Podcasts about Xi

Somehow, someway things continue to seem to get worse and worse for the Philadelphia Union as they fall to Atlanta United FC 3-1 in the battle of two winless teams. This marks a four-game losing streak to start the season for the Union, the most losses in a row to start a season for the club. Todd and José discuss their thoughts from the game and discuss: missed opportunities once again, does Bradley Carnell know his best XI, Carnell on the players needing to get back to the basics, and players needing to step up. Atlanta United v Philadelphia Union: Union too easy to break down: [4:48] Missed opportunities once again: [28:13] Does Bradley Carnell know his best XI: [43:46] Back to the basics: [1:01:11] Players needing to step up: [1:06:44]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/   Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/

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To understand the significance of the sweeping military purges in China and how Beijing is reacting to America's war with Iran, I'm sitting down with eminent China scholar Robert Suettinger, a former CIA and State Department intelligence analyst, a senior advisor at The Stimson Center, and author of “The Conscience of the Party: Hu Yaobang, China's Communist Reformer.”“There's no question of the fact that Xi Jinping is now less of a dominant leader than he was six or eight months ago,” Suettinger says.Earlier this year, Xi purged two top generals from the CCP's military brass, on the heels of earlier purges last year. Now, only two of the originally seven members of the Central Military Commission remain. One of them is Xi himself; the other one, General Zhang Shengmin, is a political commander and has, like Xi, no combat experience.After the January purges, Xi issued an order to the military demanding that everyone acknowledge him as the head of the military commission. “The silence from all those military commands has been deafening and has been noticed by everybody,” Suettinger says.In the Chinese Communist Party itself, Xi is also facing trouble.The CCP is not a monolithic party, he told me, but a complex entity with many competing factions: “There's a Shanghai group, there's a Shandong group, there's a Shaanxi group, and they all don't like each other,” Suettinger says.Suettinger believes that Xi's many purges have unified opposition against him not only in the military but also within the Communist Party. “Xi is hated by almost everybody in China,” he said.Another reason the cracks in the system, as he put it, are beginning to be more evident, is that the Chinese economy hasn't been doing well in many years: “The Chinese people are very unhappy that their wealth opportunities are disappearing. Graduates coming out of colleges are not able to find good jobs. People who have good jobs are losing them. People who are operating in the gig economy are losing their jobs. The farmers don't have anything to do when they go back home.”People outside of China don't usually know how poor vast numbers of Chinese citizens still are, Suettinger told me. China's Premier Li Keqiang himself stated in May 2020 during a press conference that 600 million people live below the poverty line and don't even earn enough to rent a room in mid-sized Chinese cities.Where is China's totalitarian system headed? The system, Suettinger argued, is way more fragile than it looks. “It is brittle, and when it breaks, it tends to break hard, and it tends to melt in ways that are not predictable,” he said.Notably, the CCP has not come out to meaningfully support its longtime ally, Iran. The CCP has long utilized Iran to distract America and keep its focus on the Middle East, Suettinger says, but now, to Beijing's chagrin, America is effectively neutralizing this longtime CCP proxy.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Nottingham Forest welcome Fulham to the City Ground in the Premier League on Sunday. The Cottagers have enjoyed a good season but have lost their last two matches including FA Cup elimination to Southampton. Matt Davies is joined by Russ Goldman from the Cottage Talk podcast to discuss what could be a pivotal moment in their campaign, Harry Wilson's injury and a possible starting XI.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! IX A lo largo de la historia se han documentado episodios extraños que parecen desafiar las leyes conocidas de la realidad. Desapariciones súbitas, encuentros con seres imposibles o fenómenos que sugieren la existencia de otras dimensiones. Muchos de estos casos han quedado registrados con nombres, fechas y lugares concretos. Hoy vamos a recorrer algunos de los casos más inquietantes documentados. Si vas a escuchar el programa, te aconsejo que no leas esta descripcion, pues sí voy a hacer Spoiler. Hablaré de más de 20 casos extraños, empezando por… El testimonio REAL, que me ha llegado de una niña que ve, frente a su cuarto, una figura que la mira… un hecho aterrador. Además hablaré de: - El niño desconcertado de Astorga (España, siglo XVI) Uno de los relatos más antiguos aparece en la obra “El jardín de flores curiosas”, escrita por el humanista español Antonio de Torquemada, nacido en Astorga (León) alrededor de 1507. En torno a esta época, Torquemada recoge un episodio ocurrido en su ciudad natal y afirma que él mismo conoció al protagonista. Un muchacho de 13 años desapareció repentinamente mientras jugaba en el corral de su casa. Su familia lo buscó desesperadamente por toda la vivienda y los alrededores, pero no había rastro de él. Horas después, se escuchó un golpe en el desván de la casa. Cuando subieron, el niño apareció allí, tirado en el suelo, desorientado y lleno de arañazos. El joven relató que dos hombres negros y espantables lo habían elevado por los aires. Torquemada aseguró que el muchacho nunca volvió a ser el mismo. - El niño del monasterio y el extraño banquete (Italia, siglo XI) Otro caso fue relatado por San Pedro Damián en textos medievales. Según la historia, en un monasterio italiano del siglo XI, un niño que realizaba tareas domésticas desapareció repentinamente. Más tarde apareció en un molino cercano, donde afirmó haber participado en un extraño banquete con seres desconocidos. - El niño del arroz de Aichi (Japón, 1907) Durante una festividad religiosa, un niño desapareció durante varias horas. Cuando finalmente regresó, explicó que un ser extraño lo había llevado a un lugar donde le obligaron a comer tortas de arroz en un banquete. - La experiencia infantil de la actriz Daryl Hannah. La actriz estadounidense Daryl Hannah, conocida por películas como Blade Runner, Splash o Kill Bill, contó que durante su infancia tuvo una experiencia extraña. Cuando era niña afirmaba ver una casa en un bosque con una mujer misteriosa, un lugar que aparentemente no existía en la realidad. - Hablando de cine, volveremos a escuchar la vivencia del actor Scott Patterson. Un suceso increible, pero que hasta el día de hoy narra asegurando que es verdad. - El soldado de Manila. Uno de los casos más famosos de posible teleportación histórica ocurrió el 24 de octubre de 1593. Ese día apareció repentinamente un soldado español en la Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de México (actual Zócalo). El hombre aseguraba que instantes antes estaba de guardia en Manila, Filipinas, a más de 15.000 kilómetros de distancia. Durante el interrogatorio hizo una afirmación que dejó a todos helados, cuando pudieron comprobarlo. ¿Cómo podía saberlo antes de que la noticia llegara a Nueva España? - El supuesto diario secreto del almirante Richard E. Byrd (Antártida, 1947) El explorador estadounidense Richard Evelyn Byrd, nacido en 1888, lideró la Operación Highjump en 1946–1947, una enorme expedición militar estadounidense a la Antártida. Según un supuesto diario secreto fechado el 19 de febrero de 1947, Byrd habría sobrevolado una región donde el hielo desaparecía, dando paso a valles verdes, ríos y animales prehistóricos. El relato afirma que su avión fue escoltado por naves circulares luminosas hasta una ciudad avanzada habitada por seres humanoides. Allí, una figura conocida como “El Maestro” le habría advertido del peligro de las armas nucleares. No existen registros oficiales que confirmen este episodio, pero el relato se ha convertido en una de las leyendas más conocidas sobre la teoría de la Tierra Hueca. - El Mothman de Point Pleasant (Estados Unidos, 1966–1967) Uno de los casos más famosos de humanoides alados ocurrió en Point Pleasant, Virginia Occidental, entre noviembre de 1966 y diciembre de 1967. El 15 de noviembre de 1966, dos parejas, Roger y Linda Scarberry y Steve y Mary Mallette, vieron una criatura de más de dos metros de altura con ojos rojos brillantes en la zona conocida como Área TNT. La criatura los persiguió a gran velocidad mientras huían en coche. El 15 de diciembre de 1967, el Silver Bridge se derrumbó causando 46 muertes. Muchos testigos afirmaron haber visto al Mothman en el puente días antes de la tragedia. - Humanoides alados en el mundo. Tras el caso original se han reportado episodios similares: - Alemania, 10 de septiembre de 1978 Mineros cerca de Friburgo vieron una criatura alada antes de una explosión en una mina. - Ucrania, 26 de abril de 1986. Testigos afirmaron ver un pájaro negro gigante sobre la central nuclear de Chernóbil antes del desastre. - Chicago desde 2011, se han documentado decenas de avistamientos de humanoides alados. - Chihuahua, México marzo de 2009. Un joven llamado Humberto afirmó ser perseguido por una criatura alada mientras conducía. - Cumaná, Venezuela 1997. Habitantes reportaron figuras aladas oscuras sobrevolando la ciudad. - Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz, España) marzo de 2012. Un testigo de Jerez de la Frontera vio un ser alado de unos 2,5 metros de envergadura sobre su coche cerca del lago de Arcos. - Santiago de Chile primavera de 1990. El comerciante Federico Rojo Feria observó un humanoide alado desde un edificio. - Peñalolén (Chile) febrero de 2013. El comerciante Félix Álvarez vio un “hombre pájaro” posado en un árbol en el patio de su casa. - El misterio del Rancho Skinwalker (Utah, Estados Unidos) Ubicado en el condado de Uintah, Utah, es uno de los lugares más estudiados por fenómenos paranormales. La propiedad fue comprada en 1994 por Terry y Gwen Sherman. Entre 1994 y 1996 registraron casi 100 fenómenos inexplicables, incluyendo: Mutilaciones de ganado. Criaturas gigantes. Luces extrañas. Anomalías electromagnéticas. Posibles portales dimensionales. En 1996, el periodista George Knapp publicó los primeros artículos sobre el rancho. En 1997, el bioquímico Colm Kelleher afirmó ver una criatura humanoide de tres metros de altura observando al equipo de investigación. - La desaparición de Dennis Martin. Uno de los casos más famosos de desaparición infantil ocurrió el 14 de junio de 1969. Dennis, un niño de 6 años, desapareció en el Parque Nacional Great Smoky Mountains, en Tennessee, mientras jugaba al escondite cerca del Sendero de los Apalaches. Más de 1.400 personas participaron en la búsqueda. - El caso Ryker Webb. El 3 de junio de 2022, el niño Ryker Webb, de 3 años, desapareció cerca del pueblo de Troy, Montana, cerca del Kootenai National Forest. Dos días después, fue encontrado a 4 kilómetros de su casa, escondido en un cobertizo. Sobrevivió a dos noches en el bosque con tormentas y temperaturas cercanas a los 5 grados. - La niña de las peras del Barranco de Badajoz (Tenerife, finales del siglo XIX). Uno de los casos más extraños de Canarias ocurrió en el Barranco de Badajoz, en Güímar (Tenerife). La historia se sitúa aproximadamente entre 1890 y 1910. Una niña fue enviada por su madre a recoger peras en un árbol del barranco. Se sentó a descansar bajo el árbol… y aparentemente se quedó dormida unos minutos. Cuando regresó al pueblo, todo había cambiado: Para ella solo habían pasado minutos. Pero para los vecinos habían pasado años. Alien Big Cat, son grandes felinos que aparecen en lugares donde no deberían estar. Suelen ser panteras, cuando se divisan, pero por su particularidad y el número de avistamientos, no pueden ser explicados, solo con circos ni mascotas escapadas. Animales o criaturas fuera de lugar, es decir, especies que no deberían existir o aparecer en esos lugares. Spn claros ejemplos de alta extrañeza, fenómenos donde los testigos ven algo real pero que no encaja con la zoología conocida. - (Grandes felinos fuera de su hábitat) El término Alien Big Cats no significa “gatos alienígenas”, sino grandes felinos que aparecen en lugares donde no deberían existir. El concepto surge sobre todo en Reino Unido. El patrón de los testimonios es sorprendentemente similar: animal negro o muy oscuro tamaño similar a puma o leopardo cola larga movimiento silencioso y muy elegante ojos que reflejan la luz en la oscuridad Muchos testigos son granjeros, cazadores o policías rurales, gente acostumbrada a distinguir animales en el campo. El misterio radica en que Reino Unido no tiene grandes depredadores salvajes desde hace siglos. - Caso principal: La Bestia de Bodmin Moor Cornwall, Inglaterra, a finales de los años 70. En el páramo de Bodmin Moor comenzaron a aparecer animales de granja muertos o mutilados. Los granjeros empezaron a hablar de una pantera negra que rondaba el lugar. Durante los años 80 se registraron más de 60 avistamientos, algunos testigos dijeron haber sido perseguidos por la criatura. La alarma llegó a tal punto que el gobierno británico investigó oficialmente el caso en 1995. - Casos en España Berja (Almería) – 2013. Vecinos afirmaron ver un gran felino negro tipo pantera. Se desplegó un operativo con trampas y vigilancia. Guadalajara – 2017-2018. Varios pueblos denunciaron ver un felino negro rondando los campos. ¿Por qué muchos testigos dicen que el animal aparece unos segundos… y desaparece? - Aves gigantescas. Criaturas voladoras de tamaño anormal, descritas en distintos lugares del mundo. Los testigos hablan de aves con envergaduras imposibles, en algunos casos de 3 hasta 15 metros. Caso principal: Barcelona 1990 Todo comenzó cuando un vecino llamado Pere Carbó escribió una carta al diario La Vanguardia. Afirmó haber visto desde su balcón una silueta negra de 3 a 5 metros de envergadura, acompañada de graznidos aterradores. La carta desencadenó una oleada de testimonios. Vecinos de Les Corts, Sant Gervasi, Gavà, Salou, Sant Joan Despí afirmaron haber visto el mismo animal. La policía recibió cientos de llamadas, colapsando el teléfono de atención ciudadana. Otros casos de aves gigantes. Atacama (Chile) – 1868. Trabajadores vieron un pájaro gigantesco cuya sombra parecía una nube. Algunos lo compararon con un pterosaurio. África – década de 1920. Tribus de Zambia hablaban del Kongamato, un ser alado similar a un pterodáctilo. Girona (España) – 1996. Una familia afirmó ver un ave negra de 5–6 metros de envergadura. Casos separados por siglos, por continentes y por culturas… que parecen sugerir algo que aún no comprendemos. Porque tal vez solo tal vez la realidad no sea tan sólida como creemos. Escúchame en iVoox. Suscríbete en tu plataforma preferida. 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Arsenal leave Germany with a draw, but the performance in Leverkusen sparks plenty of debate.In this episode of The Non-Negotiables Podcast, the team breaks down the 1–1 draw away to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League Round of 16. From the starting XI decisions and early refereeing controversies to Martinelli rattling the crossbar and a frustrating attacking display, the discussion explores where the performance fell short and why Arsenal struggled to impose themselves on the game.The panel looks closely at the tactical setup, including the continued use of the double pivot and Jurriën Timber's advanced role, while analysing difficult nights for several key players. Bukayo Saka's performance, Martinelli's finishing, and the absence of Martin Ødegaard all feature in a wider conversation about how Arsenal are currently building attacks — and why the team is finding it harder to break down organised opponents.Attention then turns to the decisive moment late in the match as Noni Madueke wins a controversial penalty. Was there enough contact? Would it have been overturned in the Premier League? Kai Havertz steps up to convert and rescue the draw, but the debate continues over whether Arsenal escaped Leverkusen with a fortunate result or earned it through persistence.Beyond the match itself, the hosts discuss the wider context of Arsenal's season — the fine margins, the physical demands of the schedule, and the mentality that has kept the team difficult to beat across competitions.Part two shifts to the regular features, including the Who Am I? game and the weekend prediction segment, with Liverpool vs Tottenham and Chelsea vs Newcastle under the spotlight.Finally, the conversation turns back to Arsenal with a preview of the upcoming Premier League clash against Everton. With the title race tightening and a demanding run of fixtures ahead — including the second leg against Leverkusen and the Carabao Cup final — the team assesses squad rotation, injury concerns, and the importance of maintaining control in the margins that define championship seasons.Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(00:51) - Starting XI Reaction: Havertz on the Bench & Tactical Setup(02:34) - Early Refereeing Controversy & Champions League Standards Debate(07:15) - Martinelli Hits the Bar: Arsenal's Best First-Half Chance(08:04) - Saliba & Gabriel Struggles Playing Out From the Back(09:08) - Half-Time Verdict: Good Arsenal or Bad Arsenal?(09:29) - “Atrocious Arsenal” Second-Half Start & Leverkusen Goal(11:14) - Arsenal Response Debate & Control vs Reality(13:21) - Timber's Advanced Role & Lack of Attacking Penetration(15:03) - Saka Subbed Off & Madueke Impact Discussion(17:09) - Arsenal Chase the Game & Havertz Introduction(18:54) - Late Penalty Controversy: Was It Soft?(24:32) - Arteta vs Player Responsibility Debate(26:34) - Stats & Tactical Discussion: Double Pivot vs Single Pivot(31:47) - Martinelli Debate & Left-Wing Concerns(33:08) - Havertz Equaliser & Arsenal Escape with 1–1 Draw(33:33) - Champions League Round-of-16 Reactions & English Teams Struggle(37:01) - Winter Break Debate & European Scheduling Impact(39:58) - Part 2 Intro & “Who Am I?” Game(41:20) - Prediction Game: Liverpool vs Tottenham(48:51) - Chelsea vs Newcastle Preview(51:26) - Six Pack: Everton vs Arsenal Six “Business End” Talking Points(54:09) - Arsenal vs Everton Match Preview(56:35) - Squad Rotation Discussion: Havertz, Saka, Madueke & White(59:17) - Left Wing Debate: Martinelli vs Alternatives(01:05:53) - Final Everton Match Thoughts(01:07:39) - “Who Am I?” Answer Revealed

Wat was het alternatief voor het niet-aanvallen van Iran? | Hoe kan dat we slecht zijn voorbereid op de energiecrisis? | Xi de stille wereldleider Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk schetsen hoe nucleaire afschrikking in landen als Iran en Noord-Korea vooral defensief werkt en waarom regime change vrijwel altijd uitloopt tot blijvende instabiliteit. De mislukte interventies in Irak, Libië en Afghanistan vormen het sombere referentiekader voor dit nieuwe conflict. Boekestijn en De Wijk waarschuwen dat het huidige optreden tegen Iran kan eindigen in een zwaardere dictatuur, asymmetrische oorlogvoering en langdurige olie- en energieproblemen. Tegelijk bespreken de heren de Europese kwetsbaarheid: te lage gasvoorraden en een politiek die nationale veiligheid structureel onderschat. China duikt intussen weg uit de schijnwerpers en profiteert volgens de analisten van de zelfbeschadiging van de VS. Terwijl Washington bondgenoten van zich vervreemdt, bouwt Xi Jinping gestaag door aan invloed via BRICS, Belt and Road en technologische dominantie. Boekestijn en De Wijk schetsen hoe deze machtsverschuiving de NAVO, de EU en de mondiale veiligheidsorde blijvend kan veranderen, ook als de huidige crisis rond Iran morgen zou stoppen. [Samenvatting geschreven door AI en gecontroleerd door mens] Over de Podcast Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk gaan onder leiding van Hugo Reitsma op zoek naar de nieuwe wereldorde. Wat betekenen oorlog, machtspolitiek en economische verschuivingen voor Europa en Nederland? In elke aflevering duiken zij in de geopolitieke actualiteit. In 2022 werd Boekestijn en De Wijk uitgeroepen tot winnaar in de categorie Nieuws & Politiek tijdens de Dutch Podcast Awards Reageren? Op X: @ajboekestijn en @robdewijk Bluesky: @hugoreitsma.bsky.social Mail: boekestijnendewijk@bnr.nl Over de makers: Arend Jan Boekestijn is een Nederlands historicus en voormalig politicus. Hij studeerde geschiedenis en politieke wetenschappen aan de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Boekestijn is voormalig Tweede Kamerlid (tot 2009). Sinds 1989 is hij verbonden aan de vakgroep geschiedenis van de Universiteit Utrecht en sinds 2016 lid van commissie Vrede en Veiligheid van AIV. Rob de Wijk studeerde eigentijdse geschiedenis en internationale betrekkingen, promoveerde op kernwapenstrategieën, werd hoogleraar in Leiden en richtte in 2007 het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies op. Hugo Reitsma studeerde rechten en politicologie. Hij werkte eerder als politiek verslaggever en vanuit verschillende conflictgebieden. Hij is auteur van het boek ‘Boekestijn en De Wijk voorspellen de toekomst’ (november 2023).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona Hill — who served on the National Security Council under three presidents and became a household name during Trump's first impeachment — joins the Chuck ToddCast for a deeply alarming assessment of the Iran war now entering its second week, with Operation Epic Fury having metastasized into a multi-front conflict spanning nine countries, oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, and hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded across the Middle East. Hill dismantles the geopolitical chessboard with surgical precision, explaining that while there is no formal alliance between Russia and Iran and that the relationship is deeply transactional, with Iran having provided Russia with Shahed drones and helped build a drone factory. She argues that China is letting the U.S. "rope-a-dope" itself, sitting back alongside Russia to watch America bleed resources and credibility in yet another Middle Eastern quagmire. She flags the glaring double standard in the administration's diplomacy: envoy Steve Witkoff refused to take the Iranians at their word during nuclear negotiations in Geneva but accepted Russian assurances at face value. The conversation turns existential as Hill warns that Trump's adventurism — which never faced serious consequences through Venezuela or the June 2025 strikes that made Iran look like a paper tiger — has now collided with reality. Trump saw the opportunity to kill Khamenei and took it, hoping for either a popular uprising or a pliant successor, but none of those hopes have materialized. Hill calls it an Afghanistan-and-Iraq-level jam with even less global credibility.. They raise the chilling question of whether Xi Jinping might prioritize seizing Taiwan while America is overextended, observes that NORAD doesn't function without Canada and the Nordic countries that Trump has alienated, warns that the damage to America's reputation will last decades, and notes that individual U.S. states are already setting up their own diplomatic representation with foreign countries to fill the vacuum. They close with a striking contrast: unlike Russians, Americans can still vote their way out of tyranny — but the window in which that remains true may be narrowing, as we are likely entering a post-American empire period. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Fiona Hill joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:15 There is no formal alliance between Russia and Iran 02:00 Historically, Russia and Iran clashed over territory 03:45 Iran provided Russia with Shahed drones & helped build factory 04:30 Trump views his relationship with Russia & Putin in a vacuum 05:30 Iran’s relationship with China & Russia is very transactional 06:15 Iran sees itself as a civilization, not just a country 08:00 China is letting the U.S. “rope a dope” itself 09:15 China doesn’t do favors without a cost 10:00 Witkoff didn’t take Iranians at their word but did with Russia 10:30 China & Russia are sitting back and watching what happens in Iran 11:30 Special military operations often become quagmires 12:45 Trump hasn’t thought about the knock-on consequences in Iran 15:00 Administration thinks they can figure it out as they go 15:45 Trump’s adventurism never had serious consequences until now 17:30 9/11 shaped the frame for American thinking for 25 years 18:30 Do you buy that MBS pushed Trump into striking Iran? 19:30 The Chinese didn’t see unintended effects of war in Ukraine 20:30 Russia has 20x casualty rate in Ukraine that USSR had in Afghanistan 22:30 The Israelis are clear that they want regime change 22:45 Outside of eliminating the nuclear program… What's the rest of our aim? 24:15 Without regime change, Iranian and Venezuelan people will turn on Trump 25:15 There’s a large Iranian population is many countries 25:45 Trump is in a Afghanistan/Iraq level jam with no plan 26:30 Gutting of national security council effects on Trump’s planning 27:45 We’ve lost grip of our political system, congress has abdicated 29:00 High oil prices could be a boon to Russia, but shipping is an issue 31:15 Putin doesn’t want to end the war in Ukraine unless its on his terms 32:00 Ukraine has been an incredibly tough fighting force 32:45 The rich & powerful forget that the other 8 billion people have agency 34:15 Ukraine won’t have a peace imposed on it by outsiders 35:00 Trump assumes everyone else is as transactional as he is 36:00 Khamenei is a religious leader, his killing has religious implications 39:00 Asymmetrical war feels unwinnable 41:15 The damage to America’s reputation in the world will last decades 42:15 NORAD doesn’t work without Canada & Nordic countries 44:45 How can a future president try to fix the damage with allies? 45:45 Individual states are setting up representation with foreign countries 47:45 If you’re Xi, do you prioritize seizing Taiwan while Trump’s in office? 49:30 We’re likely in a post-American empire period 50:15 Is there any heir apparent to Putin? 52:30 Next leader of Russia will likely keep the same system in place 54:00 Unlike Russians, Americans can still vote their way out of tyrannySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with a grim inventory of an administration besieged on every front as the Iran war enters its twelfth day with no exit strategy in sight. He then pivots to the SAVE Act — the Republican voting bill that has 50 Senate votes but faces a filibuster John Thune admits he likely can't break. He walks through the details that go well beyond simple voter ID: the bill requires documentary proof of citizenship to register, treats women who change their name through marriage as first-time voters, and Trump is demanding additions including a near-total ban on mail-in voting — turning what polls show is an 80%-popular concept into a toxic package that could disenfranchise millions. He notes that John Cornyn flipped his filibuster position to chase Trump's Texas endorsement, warns that if Republicans nuke the filibuster and Democrats later win the Senate they won't restore it, and argues that Republicans are essentially writing legislation to make Trump's false fraud claims real — while Trump is already setting up the SAVE Act's inevitable failure as his preemptive excuse for midterm losses that have nothing to do with voting rules and everything to do with an unpopular war, a tanking economy, and a completely unserious leader running the Pentagon. Ultimately, he argues that partisan changes to voting rule destroy trust in democracy, whether it be the SAVE Act, or Democrats efforts to pass HR1. Then, Fiona Hill — who served on the National Security Council under three presidents and became a household name during Trump's first impeachment — joins the Chuck ToddCast for a deeply alarming assessment of the Iran war now entering its second week, with Operation Epic Fury having metastasized into a multi-front conflict spanning nine countries, oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, and hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded across the Middle East. Hill dismantles the geopolitical chessboard with surgical precision, explaining that while there is no formal alliance between Russia and Iran and that the relationship is deeply transactional, with Iran having provided Russia with Shahed drones and helped build a drone factory. She argues that China is letting the U.S. "rope-a-dope" itself, sitting back alongside Russia to watch America bleed resources and credibility in yet another Middle Eastern quagmire. She flags the glaring double standard in the administration's diplomacy: envoy Steve Witkoff refused to take the Iranians at their word during nuclear negotiations in Geneva but accepted Russian assurances at face value. The conversation turns existential as Hill warns that Trump's adventurism — which never faced serious consequences through Venezuela or the June 2025 strikes that made Iran look like a paper tiger — has now collided with reality. Trump saw the opportunity to kill Khamenei and took it, hoping for either a popular uprising or a pliant successor, but none of those hopes have materialized. Hill calls it an Afghanistan-and-Iraq-level jam with even less global credibility.. They raise the chilling question of whether Xi Jinping might prioritize seizing Taiwan while America is overextended, observes that NORAD doesn't function without Canada and the Nordic countries that Trump has alienated, warns that the damage to America's reputation will last decades, and notes that individual U.S. states are already setting up their own diplomatic representation with foreign countries to fill the vacuum. They close with a striking contrast: unlike Russians, Americans can still vote their way out of tyranny — but the window in which that remains true may be narrowing, as we are likely entering a post-American empire period. Finally, he answers listeners’ question in the “Ask Chuck” segment and celebrates the start of March Madness. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:30 There’s no easy way for Trump to get out of Iran 05:30 It’s become clear US responsible for bombing Iranian school 06:15 FBI warns California law enforcement of threat of Iranian drone strikes 07:15 The fallout from the war is complicated & Trump can’t just turn it off 08:30 Drone attack that killed US soldiers far more serious than initially reported 09:15 Republicans in congress are demoralized & don’t know what to run on 10:45 Pentagon bars press for publishing “unflattering” photos of Pete Hegseth 12:00 We have a serious war and a completely unserious leader of the Pentagon 12:45 Republican senators knew Hegseth was unqualified & confirmed him anyway 14:15 It’s important to explain the details of the Republican SAVE Act 15:00 John Cornyn flipped position on the filibuster to try to earn Trump endorsement 15:30 Republicans likely don’t have the votes to kill the filibuster 16:15 Contrasting and comparing Democrats HR1 vs Republicans SAVE Act 18:15 SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship to vote 19:00 Trump wants a total ban on mail in voting and all voting on one day 20:00 If GOP kills filibuster & Dems win senate, Dems won’t restore it 20:45 If passed in a partisan vote, SAVE Act would delegitimize democracy 21:45 If rules change based on who’s in power, the public will lose faith in process 23:30 We’re seeing a collision of two partisan visions over who gets to vote 24:30 SAVE Act makes voter registration a “show your papers” event 25:30 There’s a massive gap between bill passed in house & what Trump wants 26:00 Trump is demanding a bill loaded with culture war items 27:30 If Republicans jam through the SAVE Act, it could juice Democratic turnout 29:00 Voter ID isn’t controversial with the public 29:45 There’s 80% support for proof of citizenship when registering to vote 30:15 Republicans believe it should be harder to vote, Dems think it should be easier 31:30 Trump is taking popular ideas and packaging them in a bill that is toxic 32:30 Stability in a democracy doesn’t come from a 51% majority 33:45 34k people in Arizona were barred from state elections, but had federal carve out 35:00 Almost no voter fraud has actually been found 36:00 If you change name or get married, SAVE Act treats you as first time voter 37:30 America already makes life harder on women, SAVE Act makes it worse 38:15 The SAVE Act goes WELL beyond voter ID 39:00 Republicans are writing a bill to make Trump’s bullshit real 39:45 Trump will blame failure to pass SAVE Act for election losses in midterms 41:00 SAVE Act would disenfranchise or add barriers for millions of voters 42:00 Individual citizens have no constitutional right to vote 42:45 State constitutions provide voting guarantees, SAVE Act contradicts that 44:15 Changes to voting rules need bipartisan public consensus 50:15 Fiona Hill joins the Chuck ToddCast 51:30 There is no formal alliance between Russia and Iran 52:15 Historically, Russia and Iran clashed over territory 54:00 Iran provided Russia with Shahed drones & helped build factory 54:45 Trump views his relationship with Russia & Putin in a vacuum 55:45 Iran’s relationship with China & Russia is very transactional 56:30 Iran sees itself as a civilization, not just a country 58:15 China is letting the U.S. “rope a dope” itself 59:30 China doesn’t do favors without a cost 1:00:15 Witkoff didn’t take Iranians at their word but did with Russia 1:00:45 China & Russia are sitting back and watching what happens in Iran 1:01:45 Special military operations often become quagmires 1:03:00 Trump hasn’t thought about the knock-on consequences in Iran 1:05:15 Administration thinks they can figure it out as they go 1:06:00 Trump’s adventurism never had serious consequences until now 1:07:45 9/11 shaped the frame for American thinking for 25 years 1:08:45 Do you buy that MBS pushed Trump into striking Iran? 1:09:45 The Chinese didn’t see unintended effects of war in Ukraine 1:10:45 Russia has 20x casualty rate in Ukraine that USSR had in Afghanistan 1:12:45 The Israelis are clear that they want regime change 1:13:00 Outside of eliminating the nuclear program… What's the rest of our aim? 1:14:30 Without regime change, Iranian and Venezuelan people will turn on Trump 1:15:30 There’s a large Iranian population is many countries 1:16:00 Trump is in a Afghanistan/Iraq level jam with no plan 1:16:45 Gutting of national security council effects on Trump’s planning 1:18:00 We’ve lost grip of our political system, congress has abdicated 1:19:15 High oil prices could be a boon to Russia, but shipping is an issue 1:21:30 Putin doesn’t want to end the war in Ukraine unless its on his terms 1:22:15 Ukraine has been an incredibly tough fighting force 1:23:00 The rich & powerful forget that the other 8 billion people have agency 1:24:30 Ukraine won’t have a peace imposed on it by outsiders 1:25:15 Trump assumes everyone else is as transactional as he is 1:26:15 Khamenei is a religious leader, his killing has religious implications 1:29:15 Asymmetrical war feels unwinnable 1:31:30 The damage to America’s reputation in the world will last decades 1:32:30 NORAD doesn’t work without Canada & Nordic countries 1:35:00 How can a future president try to fix the damage with allies? 1:36:00 Individual states are setting up representation with foreign countries 1:38:00 If you’re Xi, do you prioritize seizing Taiwan while Trump’s in office? 1:39:45 We’re likely in a post-American empire period 1:40:30 Is there any heir apparent to Putin? 1:42:45 Next leader of Russia will likely keep the same system in place 1:44:15 Unlike Russians, Americans can still vote their way out of tyranny 1:48:30 Across the country there’s serious frustration with federal politics 1:50:00 Ask Chuck 1:50:15 How is the psyche of the American people able to handle constant crisis? 1:55:30 Are the war and Epstein files just distracting from importance of midterms? 1:59:00 Have larger sums of money started to become irrelevant in elections? 2:03:00 At what point does fundraising advantage stop matter? 2:07:15 Chances of false flag blamed on Iran to provide pretext to mess with elections? 2:13:00 Thanks for giving me hope while feeling like we’re living through fall of Rome 2:16:30 How can a future president reverse course on tariffs? 2:19:00 Thoughts on March MadnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Harry Symeou previews Arsenal's trip to Bayer Leverkusen in the first-leg of their Round of 16 UEFA Champions League tie. We cover all the latest team news, some of Mikel Arteta & Kai Havertz's comments from the pre-match press conferences and share our starting XI. Be sure to leave your predictions and thoughts in the comments section below. Donate to Gooners vs Cancer here: https://goonersvcancer.com/ To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below. https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 Live event tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gooner-talk-live-an-evening-of-arsenal-2026-tickets-1984454995311?aff=oddtdtcreator #arsenal #afc #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unlocking Xi'an: The Riveting Discovery of Ancient Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-11-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国春天的一个阳光明媚的早晨，西安古老的遗址在晨光下显得神秘而壮观。En: On a sunny spring morning in China, the ancient site of Xi'an appeared mysterious and magnificent under the morning light.Zh: 徐徐的春风带来了泥土和花香，树叶在风中轻轻摇曳。En: The gentle spring breeze carried the scent of earth and flowers, and the leaves swayed lightly in the wind.Zh: 明宇和莲站在这个古老的地方，他们的任务是揭开遗址背后的秘密。En: Mingyu and Lian stood at this ancient place, tasked with uncovering the secrets behind the ruins.Zh: 明宇是一个热爱细节的考古学家。En: Mingyu is a detail-loving archaeologist.Zh: 他对过去的每一个碎片都有极大的兴趣，总是希望能彻底而尊重地开展挖掘。En: He has a great interest in every fragment of the past and always hopes to carry out excavations thoroughly and respectfully.Zh: 他的同事莲则更关注考古的故事性，她希望能找到一个能让公众想象的文物，为他们的项目带来关注和声望。En: His colleague Lian, on the other hand, is more focused on the storytelling aspect of archaeology, hoping to find an artifact that would spark public imagination and bring attention and prestige to their project.Zh: 遗址的庞大让两位考古学家感到既兴奋又紧张。En: The vastness of the site made both archaeologists feel both excited and nervous.Zh: 明宇挖土一寸一寸地小心翼翼，而莲则时不时地向他催促，加快速度，因为他们的资助者希望能看到一些迅速变现的成果。En: Mingyu carefully dug the soil inch by inch, while Lian occasionally urged him to speed up, as their sponsors wanted to see some quick results.Zh: 两人时有争执，明宇坚持原则，莲则悄悄考虑如何能更快地找到一个引人注目的发现。En: The two sometimes clashed; Mingyu adhered to principles, while Lian quietly considered how to quickly find an attention-grabbing discovery.Zh: 某一个晚上，明宇决定继续留在遗址，加班工作。En: One evening, Mingyu decided to stay at the site and work overtime.Zh: 一阵风，吹动树叶沙沙作响，使得周围的环境愈发显得神秘。En: A gust of wind rustled the leaves, making the environment feel even more mysterious.Zh: 在微光下，他无意中发现了一道隐藏的石门。En: In the dim light, he accidentally discovered a hidden stone door.Zh: 推开沉重的门板，明宇进入了一个未知的石室。En: Pushing open the heavy door panel, Mingyu entered an unknown stone chamber.Zh: 在那里面，他发现了许多珍贵的文物，包括一些带有难以辨识的符号和古老的碑文。En: Inside, he found many precious artifacts, including some with hard-to-decipher symbols and ancient inscriptions.Zh: 这项发现震惊了整个团队及其资助者。En: The discovery shocked the entire team and their sponsors.Zh: 不久之后，消息传开，明宇和莲的名字出现在许多文章和报纸上。En: Soon after, the news spread, and the names Mingyu and Lian appeared in many articles and newspapers.Zh: 人们对他们的细致工作和发现赞不绝口，因为这些新发现不仅提升了遗址的历史地位，也丰富了人们对那段历史的认识。En: People praised their meticulous work and discoveries, as these new findings not only elevated the historical status of the site but also enriched people's understanding of that period in history.Zh: 最终，明宇和莲都获得了他们所想要的。En: In the end, both Mingyu and Lian achieved what they wanted.Zh: 明宇学会了如何在坚持细节的同时与外界分享他们的发现。En: Mingyu learned how to share their findings with the outside world while maintaining attention to detail.Zh: 莲则体会到，只有深入的研究才能赋予考古发现真正的故事意义。En: Lian realized that only in-depth research could give archaeological discoveries true storytelling significance.Zh: 这次的成功不仅维护了他们的原则，也为整个团队赢得了应有的尊重和声誉。En: This success not only upheld their principles but also earned the entire team the respect and reputation they deserved. Vocabulary Words:mysterious: 神秘magnificent: 壮观breeze: 春风swayed: 摇曳archaeologist: 考古学家fragments: 碎片excavations: 挖掘thoroughly: 彻底prestige: 声望vastness: 庞大adhered: 坚持principles: 原则gust: 阵风rustled: 沙沙作响decipher: 辨识inscriptions: 碑文shocked: 震惊meticulous: 细致elevated: 提升in-depth: 深入significance: 意义upheld: 维护reputation: 声誉tasked: 任务considered: 考虑discovery: 发现unknown: 未知precious: 珍贵public imagination: 公众想象team: 团队

All @TheBrancaShow mugs! https://tinyurl.com/k778wj2kJOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive Members-only content & perks! Only ~17 cents/day! $5/month! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hn32rfz9 Locals: https://tinyurl.com/yck4w9kfFOUNDING FATHERS SPEED DIAL: Founding Fathers SPEED DIAL: https://tinyurl.com/3f7pc8nzTODAY's MEMBERS-ONLY SHOW: “ICE: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Judicial Warrants!”YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2edcx5ehLocals: https://tinyurl.com/57ee446bI was sitting in my office this weekend watching the news on Iran, and I couldn't help but think that Iran's decades-long antagonism of America and murder of Americans is finally turning out much like the Chihuahua that finally chased down the milk truck—bark around, find out.  Of course, it took Trump to make this find out a practical reality, after decades of feckless prior presidents bent the American knee to Iran's relentless yapping—because unlike those prior presidents Trump just does the things that America can and should do. Now the word on the street—or should I say, the word on the Strait of Hormuz—is that Trump is eyeballing Iran's Kharg Island like a hungry bear eyes a fat rabbit.  If you don't know, Kharg Island handles about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports—you can think of it as Iran's big fat wallet. Seize that asset and suddenly Iran goes from rich boy living large on a trust fund to the kid restocking shelves on the night shift. Without Kharg Island, Iran simply can't keep distributing the fast sums of money that maintain its theocratic death-cult grip on the nation—and that theocratic death-cult will find itself eviscerated in precisely the same manner as its several layers of leadership have been eviscerated by American & Israeli bombs and missiles. Even better is the strategic impact on China.  Traditionally, China purchased as much as 80% of Venezuela's oil exports, and as much as 90% of Iran's oil exports.  With Venezuela now a secured American partner and Iran demonstrably unable to ensure exports as the United States has begun to explode its tanker ships, China is facing a tightening petro-energy noose around its economy.  Hear that gagging sound? That's Xi as the rest of China's political leadership see his rule of the nation resulting in its economic collapse. Again, Trump can just do the things America ought long have been doing. As for America's enemies, foreign and domestic, black-pilling about sky-rocking prices of oil as a consequence of Trump's military action against Iran—the brief spike in oil prices immediately after the bombs started dropping has already begun to collapse. Why? Because price setters of crude oil recognize that the world actually has a current oil surplus, America itself floats on an ocean of oil, the US has just secured Venezuela's oil resources, Trump's savvy offer of maritime insurance has already brought Lloyds of London back into the market, and any energy spike is likely to be short-lived at worst. Once more: America's back, baby. Under Sleepy Joe, we'd be begging the UN for permission slips while oil hits triple digits. But with Trump? We're talking leverage on every strategic front, baby—enforce the Donroe doctrine in the American hemisphere, seize Iran's wallet, stabilize the energy prices, and make China suffer sufficiently to neuter it's own strategic ambitions against Taiwan, against America, against anybody. Join me LIVE at 11 AM ET as I break it all down!Episode #1242.

On Sunday Celtic visited Ibrox. Of the players in the 1st team squad who would be expected to start if all fit, the hoops had almost an entire XI missing - KT, AJ & CCV at the back, McGregor & Engels in midfield with Jota from the final 3rd and Osmand missing from the team that won the league cup semi under Martin earlier in the season.The current poor squad was further depleted. And still they couldn't win. So angry at losing on their patch, the Kendo Nagasaki loyal invaded the pitch at the end. We discuss it all - including another Hail Hail History walking tour. Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutubeThe Celtic Underground Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

“Fidel Castro told his aides, ‘We're going to fill his arms with shit.' That is an example of weaponised migration. What we're experiencing now is on a thermonuclear scale.” — Peter SchweizerIs best selling writer Peter Schweizer a conspiracy theorist? He doesn't think so. His new book, The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon, argues that Mexico, China, and the Muslim Brotherhood are using mass migration as a strategic tool to undermine the United States. Not in a coordinated conspiracy—but as a confluence of interests, what he calls a “Venn diagram” of enemies who overlap on one point: transforming America through its borders.Rather than an axis of evil, then, we have a Venn diagram of foreign governments filling America with shitty immigrants. The world according to Peter Schweizer.Some of the claims are more credible than others. Mexico operates 53 consulates in the US—the UK has six. A dozen senior Mexican officials live full-time in the United States while serving in Mexico's parliament, and one of them crossed the country in 2025 to, in his own words, “organise the militancy” against the Trump administration. Chinese birth tourism, encouraged by the CCP, has produced an estimated million children born on US soil who are growing up in China—future voters, donors, and government employees. Hong Kong banned the practice in 2013, calling it subversion. And look at Hong Kong's predicament now.Other claims are harder to take seriously. The idea that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is a revanchist who wants to seize back California strikes me as Latin American magical realism—though Schweizer quotes Mexican officials saying exactly that. And the “Muslim Brotherhood” (whatever that is), which isn't in power anywhere, is no more of a threat to the United States than the Ottoman Empire. I pushed him on whether all immigrants are Manchurian candidates. He says no—but Schweizer's Invisible Coup could easily be confused with silly script for a paranoid Hollywood fantasy.There is, of course, a bit of an irony here. Schweizer's own parents were immigrants—his father Swiss, his mother Swedish. He grew up outside Seattle. His mother warned him, as a young man, about the terrible dangers of Swedish socialism. He favours “some legal immigration”—and sounds almost surprised at his liberal self for saying so. The American dream, he insists, is not dead. It's just being exploited by foreign powers who see America's open borders as a strategic vulnerability. Castro's Mariel boatlift is the model that Claudia Sheinbaum and the Moslem Brotherhood are trying to emulate. Pass the popcorn. Five Takeaways•       Immigration Has Been Weaponised: Schweizer argues that Mexico, China, and the Muslim Brotherhood are using mass migration as a strategic tool to undermine the United States. Not in a single conspiracy—but as a confluence of interests, a Venn diagram of enemies who overlap on one point: transforming America through its borders.•       Mexico Has 53 Consulates in the US. The UK Has Six: Schweizer's most striking claim: a dozen senior Mexican officials now live full-time in the US, serving in Mexico's parliament, organising what one of them calls “the militancy” against the Trump administration. Mexican consulates have met with Democratic activists to discuss how to flip states from red to blue.•       A Million US Citizens Are Being Raised in China: Chinese birth tourism, encouraged by the CCP, has produced an estimated million children born on US soil who are growing up in China. When they turn 18, they can vote, donate to candidates, and take government jobs. Hong Kong banned the practice in 2013, calling it subversion.•       The Son of Immigrants Who Fears Immigration: Schweizer's own parents were immigrants—his father Swiss, his mother Swedish. He grew up outside Seattle. His mother warned him about Swedish socialism. He favours “some legal immigration” but wants the weaponised networks dismantled first. The irony is not lost.•       The American Dream Is Not Dead—It's Being Exploited: Schweizer insists he's not arguing against immigration itself. The dream survives, he says, but it's being exploited by foreign powers who see America's open borders as a strategic vulnerability. Castro's Mariel boatlift was the template. What's happening now, he says, is the same thing on a thermonuclear scale. About the GuestPeter Schweizer is president of the Government Accountability Institute and a former fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Coup, Red-Handed, Blood Money, and Clinton Cash. He received his M.Phil. from Oxford University. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida.ReferencesBooks and references:•       Red-Handed: How American Elites Get Rich Helping China Win by Peter Schweizer•       Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans by Peter Schweizer•       The Mariel boatlift of 1980—Fidel Castro's template for weaponised immigration•       The Manchurian Candidate — referenced in the conversation•       China's National Intelligence Law (2017)—requiring any Chinese national to perform intelligence duties when askedAbout Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction: Is Peter Schweizer a conspiracy theorist? (02:37) - The cover: Sheinbaum, Xi, AOC, Obama, Biden (04:57) - Good immigrants and bad immigrants (05:51) - The Mariel boatlift as template: Castro's “fill his arms with shit” (08:24...

Winds of Change for Monday 030926 It must be Monday as Lauretta has two guests for this episode of Winds of Change: Barbara Heil, Catholic convert and Catholic Evangelist. and Joyce Duriga, Editor of Chicago Catholic. Barbara came home to the Roman Catholic Church in April of 2013. She formed From His Heart Ministries with a desire to see this generation experience the deep love of our heavenly Father. She has appeared on EWTN's the Coming Home Network, spoken at the International Eucharistic Conference in Budapest and has appeared on numerous tv and radio programs. Barbara conducts parish missions, revivals, retreats and conferences as well as being a regular Encounter speaker. She is the author “Journey into His Heart and her goal is to live out her “yes” bringing into an encounter with Jesus that changes everything. Barbara's Book – Journey into His Heart can be found a www.SophiaInstitute.com Barbara's Ministry FromHisHeart.com Also you are invited to 2 days of Encounter Friday, March 13th Transformation Night St. Mary of Celle, 1428 Wesley Ave., Berwyn Doors open at 6:30pm. All day Saturday, March 14th be a part of a Transformation Retreat “The Fire of the Holy Spirit” at St Frances of Rome School 1401 Austin Blvd., Cicero. Doors Open at 8:30am Dr. Mark Nemo will lead worship. Register at https://encounterschool.org/Chicago/ Cost is $20.00   Lauretta's other guest is Joyce Duriga, Editor Chicago Catholic Lauretta and Joyce Pray 1 Timothy 2: 1-2 as they discuss Epic Fury and remember the sacrifice of Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale Kentucky. Lauretta and Joyce discuss the possibility of President Trump asking President Xi to release Jimmy Lai at their upcoming meeting. On Thursday, March 19th we celebrate St. Joseph's Table. The Novena to St. Joseph is March 10th-18th . Here is the link to the Novena to St. Joseph https://springsoflove.org/novena-prayer-to-saint-joseph/ St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish           

FC Cincinnati's attack stalled in a frustrating 1–0 loss to Toronto FC at TQL Stadium on MLS Matchday 3, and on this episode of the Flyin Lion Podcast we break down what went wrong—from the starting XI choices to the lack of movement and chance creation in the final third. We react to Pat Noonan's blunt postmatch comments, dig into the match stats, and discuss what changes could spark the attack. We also cover Evan Louro's contract extension, the loan addition of Fabian Mrozek from Liverpool F.C., and what FC Cincinnati's current GAM situation means for roster flexibility. Plus, we check in on FC Cincinnati 2 and Matt Miazga's return to minutes, and preview a huge week ahead with a CONCACAF Champions Cup clash against Tigres UANL followed by a league matchup with the New England Revolution.

In this episode we look back on Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup 5th round win over Mansfield Town. We chat about a much changed Arsenal starting XI and formation, and one with two 16 year olds in it too. There were chances for the home side on a difficult pitch before Noni Madueke fired us ahead. A mistake led to the equaliser before Eberechi Eze's rocket won the game for the Gunners. We discuss the performances of Marli Salmon and Max Dowman in particular who was our best player on the day, with some focus on senior players who didn't get near that level. Then we talk about where this competition falls on the priority list before answering questions about Dowman's role between now and the end of the season, whether Arteta should restrict players availability for the upcoming Interlull, the marathon of the season, Gabriel Jesus and his future, Edu, past contributors, and lots more besides. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblogAlso, if you're a fan of the show, please leave us a rating/review on your favourite podcast app, it'd be greatly appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The season kicks off with a gritty performance as the Richmond Kickers battle AV Alta FC to a hard-fought 1–1 draw. Richmond came in with a clear game plan: stay compact defensively, limit clear chances in front of goal, and look to strike on the counter.That plan paid off early when Josh Kirkland capitalized on a defensive miscue in the 7th minute to give Richmond the lead. Alta responded in the 23rd minute when Desdunes converted from the penalty spot after contact at the edge of the box.The first half saw Richmond under heavy pressure, with Alta dominating possession and piling up shots inside the Kickers' area. But the defense stood tall, led by Sean Vinberg's clearances and Yann Fillion's six saves. Richmond found more space on the break in the second half and nearly stole the result late, while Alta rattled the post and forced a dramatic goal-line clearance in the 88th minute.We also discuss Lucca Dourado's debut, standout performances across the pitch, and the defensive resilience that kept Richmond in the match.Plus we answer listener questions about the likely starting XI moving forward, and whether Richmond's defensive approach could define the team early in the season.⚽ Next up: Richmond turns its attention to the U.S. Open Cup, facing NOVA FC on March 17 in Round 1.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Cherry Blossoms and Bold Dreams: Méi's New Path Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-09-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 风和日丽的春天，凤凰古镇的茶馆里总是热闹非凡。En: On a sunny spring day, the Fènghuáng Ancient Town teahouse is always bustling with activity.Zh: 这里有木梁、红灯笼，还有窗外渐开的小樱花。En: There are wooden beams, red lanterns, and outside the window, cherry blossoms are slowly blooming.Zh: 空气中弥漫着新泡的茶香，令人心旷神怡。En: The air is filled with the aroma of freshly brewed tea, which brings a refreshing sense of tranquility.Zh: 在这个特别的清明节，梅、小强和玲一家人都聚集在茶馆。En: On this special Qīngmíng Jié, Méi, Xiǎoqiáng, and Líng gathered with their family at the teahouse.Zh: 他们来自凤凰的古老家族，拥有深厚的传统。En: They come from an old family in Fènghuáng, with deep-rooted traditions.Zh: 梅是一个二十多岁的年轻女子，在大城市里有一份不错的工作。En: Méi is a young woman in her twenties with a good job in the big city.Zh: 虽然她热爱现代生活，却始终对家乡有一份割舍不下的情感。En: Although she loves modern life, she always retains a deep affection for her hometown that she can't let go of.Zh: 在茶馆的角落，梅心事重重。En: In the corner of the teahouse, Méi was lost in thought.Zh: 她思索着如何在这个团聚的节日里，向家人表达自己的梦想。En: She contemplated how to express her dreams to her family during this reunion festival.Zh: 她想要开创新的事业，却又害怕家人不理解。En: She wanted to start a new business but was afraid her family wouldn't understand.Zh: 一旁的小强和玲正在谈笑风生，回忆着以前清明节的往事。En: Nearby, Xiǎoqiáng and Líng were chatting and laughing, reminiscing about past Qīngmíng Jié memories.Zh: 茶馆里其他客人也在谈论着回家扫墓的安排，气氛温馨而热烈。En: Other guests in the teahouse were also discussing plans to visit their ancestors' graves, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.Zh: 时间一点一点过去，梅心中终于有了决定。En: As time passed, Méi finally made up her mind.Zh: 家人们准备开始祭祖仪式，梅深吸一口气，走到大家面前。En: The family was preparing to start the ancestral rites when Méi took a deep breath and stepped forward.Zh: “亲爱的家人们，”梅开口道，声音有些颤抖，但坚定不已，“我想和大家说一件重要的事。”En: "Dear family," Méi began, her voice a little shaky, but filled with determination, "I want to share something important with you all."Zh: 所有人都停下谈话，转头看向梅。En: Everyone paused their conversations and turned to look at Méi.Zh: 她接着说：“我在城市里找到了自己的道路。想尝试一个新的事业。En: She continued, "I have found my path in the city and wish to try a new venture.Zh: 这或许和我们的传统有些不同，但我希望能得到你们的支持。”En: It might be a bit different from our traditions, but I hope to have your support."Zh: 茶馆里一片安静，只有茶水轻轻地“咕噜”响。En: There was a quiet hush in the teahouse, only the gentle "gurgle" of the tea could be heard.Zh: 梅的父亲沉默了一会儿，终于开口：“梅，我们理解你的追求。En: Méi's father was silent for a moment, then finally spoke: "Méi, we understand your ambitions.Zh: 这些年我们也见证了你的成长。”En: Over the years, we have witnessed your growth."Zh: 小强接着说道：“是啊，我们都希望你能幸福。En: Xiǎoqiáng added, "Yes, we all hope you find happiness.Zh: 传统很重要，但变革也不可避免。”En: Tradition is important, but change is inevitable."Zh: 玲也微微点头，说：“年轻人有自己的选择，你的梦想很勇敢。En: Líng nodded slightly, saying, "Young people have their own choices, and your dreams are courageous.Zh: 这是我们家族的新传统。”En: This is the new tradition of our family."Zh: 梅心中暖意顿生，她感受到来自家人的理解和支持。En: Warmth filled Méi's heart as she felt the understanding and support from her family.Zh: 虽然未来的路还有很多挑战，但她知道自己不再是一个人。En: Although the road ahead still held many challenges, she knew she was no longer alone.Zh: 在这古老茶馆中，一家人与传统和现代达成了新的平衡。En: In this ancient teahouse, the family reached a new balance between tradition and modernity.Zh: 窗外，樱花随风飘落，正如梅心中的顾虑，逐渐消散。En: Outside the window, cherry blossoms drifted in the wind, just like Méi's worries, gradually fading away.Zh: 清明节的阳光明媚，照耀着他们温馨而坚定的未来。En: The Qīngmíng Jié sunshine was bright, illuminating their warm and determined future. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 热闹非凡beams: 木梁lanterns: 红灯笼blooming: 渐开aroma: 茶香tranquility: 心旷神怡reunion: 团聚contemplated: 思索reminiscing: 回忆ancestors': 祭祖gurgle: 咕噜ambitions: 追求inevitable: 不可避免hush: 安静determination: 坚定ventures: 事业balance: 平衡modernity: 现代drifted: 飘落affection: 情感hesitate: 顾虑witnessed: 见证pursuits: 追求challenges: 挑战ventures: 事业illuminating: 照耀ambitious: 勇敢derived: 割舍forth: 开口tradition: 传统

As China advances its Healthy China Initiative, successful efforts made to prevent and treat altitude sickness on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau prompted a heartfelt response from President Xi Jinping on Friday, when he joined national political advisers from the sector of medicine and health, among others, for a group discussion in Beijing."Altitude sickness has long been one of the greatest difficulties facing those who work and live on the plateau," Xi said after Pasang Drolma, a national political adviser from the Xizang autonomous region, spoke about her years of work related to the prevention and treatment of the medical condition.According to Pasang Drolma, a professor at the School of Medicine of Xizang University, China has made remarkable strides in this field. During the construction of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, which began operating in 2006, not a single death was caused by altitude sickness. In addition, during the construction of the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, which is still underway, measures such as smart oxygen chambers and real-time blood oxygen monitoring helped significantly reduce its incidence, she noted.The medical situation in the Qinghai-Xizang region remains close to Xi's heart. Conditions and technologies have improved greatly, but China still needs to strengthen the medical work on the plateau, he said. "To build a healthy China, we must shore up these weak links in remote areas," he added.Calling for a multipronged approach, Xi said that traditional Chinese medicine, along with traditional Tibetan, Mongolian, Miao and other ethnic medicines, are valuable treasures of the nation.He encouraged medical experts like Pasang Drolma, who have dedicated themselves to the plateau, to continue drawing on their rich experience, step up efforts to prevent and treat altitude sickness, and better safeguard the health of people living in such areas.Ma Xiuzhen, a national political adviser from the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, shared her views on how artificial intelligence could help foster new models of primary-level diagnosis and treatment."The foundation for on-the-ground medical and healthcare services must be further strengthened," Xi said in response, adding that places where conditions permit may explore the use of AI, but this should be done step by step to steadily build a stronger foundation for public healthcare.The discussion moved from healthcare to primary-level medical services, and then to broader changes in health awareness.As China's average life expectancy reached 79.25 years in 2025, up 1.32 years from 2020, Wang Lu, a national political adviser from the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party, said the target set in the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) to raise the average life expectancy further to 80 years by 2030 is "both inspiring and motivating".In response, Xi noted that "it is vital to foster healthy lifestyles and promote mass sports participation".As the discussion drew to a close, Xi voiced his expectations for the advisers. "You should make full use of your professional strengths and contribute your wisdom and expertise to the building of a healthy China," he said.altitude sickness 高原病Healthy China 健康中国primary-level medical services 基层医疗卫生服务ethnic medicines 民族医药

In a complex global environment and amid a substantial rise in foreign-related cases, Chinese courts are committed to ensuring equal protection for all entities and have implemented various measures to enhance the nation's business environment, offering "Chinese solutions" for resolving international disputes, according to the head of China's top court.首席大法官、最高人民法院院长张军在两会期间接受《中国日报》专访时表示，面对复杂的国际形势和增多的涉外案件，中国法院坚持平等保护原则，多措并举，以优质高效司法服务持续优化营商环境，积极为国际纠纷解决贡献"中国方案"。"Openness is a key feature of Chinese modernization, and the rule of law is the foundation for achieving high-level global engagement," said Zhang Jun, president of the Supreme People's Court, in an exclusive interview with China Daily on the sidelines of the ongoing annual meetings of the nation's top legislative and political advisory bodies.张军指出，开放是中国式现代化的鲜明标识，法治是高水平对外开放的坚实保障。Citing data from the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, Zhang said that Chinese courts concluded 128,000 first-instance foreign-related civil and commercial cases involving more than 100 countries and regions, an increase of 65 percent from the previous five years."十四五"期间，中国法院审结一审涉外民商事案件12.8万件，较"十三五"期间增长65%，涉及100多个国家和地区。In 2025 alone, courts nationwide handled over 67,000 foreign-related commercial and maritime cases, up 44 percent year-on-year, he noted.据张军介绍，2025年，全国法院新收一审涉外商事海事案件达6.7万余件，同比增长44%。With global supply chains restructuring and digital trade on the rise, Zhang said that disputes over international goods contracts, service trade, and related cross-border payments, transportation and insurance are increasing.随着全球供应链的重构和数字贸易的兴起，国际货物买卖合同纠纷、服务贸易纠纷，以及与之相关的跨境支付、运输、保险纠纷持续增多。As Chinese companies expand globally and foreign investment grows, particularly with the Belt and Road Initiative, relevant cases are also rising, he said. "The rapid increase and diversity of foreign-related cases highlight China's deep integration into the global market and its shift from focusing on goods flow to regulatory and institutional opening-up," he added.张军表示，随着中国企业"走出去"和外资"引进来"的双向流动加速，以及高质量共建"一带一路"的深入推进，相关纠纷也不断涌现。他补充说："涉外民商事案件数量的快速增长和类型的日益多样化，是中国经济深度融入全球市场的生动写照，勾勒出中国对外开放从商品和要素流动型开放向规则等制度型开放的转变。"To address the growing number of cases and meet diverse judicial needs, Chinese courts have been striving to provide more equitable, efficient and accessible services to both domestic and foreign litigants, Zhang said.张军说，"面对涉外案件数量持续攀升和当事人司法需求更为多元的新形势，中国法院努力为中外当事人依法提供更加公正、高效、便捷的司法服务和保障。"In June 2018, the first and second international commercial courts of the Supreme People's Court were established in Shen­zhen, Guangdong province, and Xi'an, Shaanxi province, where litigants are allowed to resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, or litigation, based on their needs. By the end of 2025, these two courts concluded 37 cases involving litigants from 21 countries and regions.2018年6月，最高法院第一、第二国际商事法庭分别在广东深圳和陕西西安成立，当事人可根据需要选择调解、仲裁或诉讼解决纠纷。截至2025年底，这两个法庭审结涉及21个国家和地区当事人的案件37件。China has also set up international commercial tribunals in 18 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Suzhou in Jiangsu province. In 2025, these tribunals concluded more than 1,700 foreign-related commercial and arbitration review cases involving litigants from over 50 countries and regions, a year-on-year increase of 24 percent.中国还在北京、上海、苏州等18个城市设立了国际商事法庭。2025年共审结涉外商事、涉外仲裁司法审查等案件1700件，同比上升24%，当事人覆盖50多个国家。Zhang said that while respecting litigants' preferences for dispute resolution methods is important, the importance of mediation in handling foreign-related cases is also significant.张军表示，中国法院充分尊重当事人选择仲裁、调解解决争议的意愿。He cited a case involving a foreign oil tanker that was unloading at Qingdao port in Shandong province in January, noting that the dispute was resolved within 24 hours following the Xiamen Maritime Court's swift coordination with the Qingdao Maritime Court, and the use of online and offline mediation methods.他举例说，今年1月，厦门海事法院与青岛海事法院快速协调，运用线上线下调解方式，在24小时内成功化解一起外籍油轮在青岛港卸货纠纷。Expanding intl influence扩大国际影响力The international influence of China's foreign-related judiciary is also expanding, thanks to the development of foreign-related adjudication and optimized legal services, Zhang said.张军称，涉外审判的发展和司法服务的优化，也提升了中国涉外司法的国际影响力。In September 2022, a Liberian container ship and a Panamanian oil tanker collided in the Strait of Malacca, and the courts in five countries, including China, had jurisdiction over the case. The parties involved proactively chose the Ningbo Maritime Court in Zhejiang province to resolve their dispute under Chinese law, he noted.2022年9月，利比里亚籍集装箱船与巴拿马籍大型油轮在马六甲海峡发生碰撞，包括中国在内的五国法院均有管辖权。双方当事人主动选择中国宁波海事法院解决纠纷，并适用中国法律。"More parties involved in foreign-related cases, even those with no substantial connection to China, are voluntarily choosing to address their disputes in Chinese courts, which is a strong endorsement of China's judicial system and its international credibility," Zhang said."越来越多与中国并无实际联系的涉外案件，当事人自愿协议选择在中国法院诉讼，这本身就是对中国司法制度和国际公信力的充分认可。"张军补充说道。On their part, Chinese courts are continuously exploring and improving judicial services, he said. In March 2022, a Norwegian company applied to the Shanghai Maritime Court, seeking recognition of a judgment of a United Kingdom court. Despite the lack of an applicable judicial assistance treaty, the Shanghai court recognized the judgment based on the principle of reciprocity, prompting UK courts to recognize two court judgments of China later.中国法院也在不断探索和完善司法服务。2022年3月，挪威一家公司就英国高等法院的一项生效判决向上海海事法院提出承认申请。在缺乏可适用的司法协助条约的情况下，上海海事法院依据互惠原则承认了该判决，促使英国法院此后承认了中国法院的两项判决。This move not only provides a practical judicial example for establishing a reciprocal relationship, but also breaks the "zero record" of mutual recognition of commercial judgments between Chinese and UK courts. "The initiative demonstrates China's sense of responsibility and judicial confidence," Zhang said.张军表示，此举不仅为认定互惠关系提供了可操作的司法范例，也突破了中英两国法院商事判决互认"零记录"。"中国法院率先承认英国法院判决的背后是中国大国担当、司法自信的有力体现。"From 2024 to 2025, Chinese courts received 1,620 applications for recognizing and enforcing foreign judgments, and they concluded 1,510 such cases, he said. "This data shows China's determination to protect the rights of both domestic and foreign parties in foreign-related trials, maintaining a fair, open and inclusive judicial stance," he added.数据显示，2024年至2025年，中国法院共受理申请承认和执行外国民商事判决1620件，审结1510件，充分彰显了中国涉外审判平等保护中外当事人合法权益，以及公正、开放、包容的司法立场。Mission highlighted使命凸显In today's volatile global landscape, Zhang underscored the judiciary's mission to use legal certainty to address external uncertainties. "A stable, transparent legal business environment is vital for protecting foreign investments and promoting international economic cooperation," he said.当前，国际形势复杂多变，全球经济面临诸多不确定性。张军强调，在这样的时代背景下，中国司法肩负着以法治的确定性应对外部环境不确定性的重要使命。"一个稳定、公平、透明、可预期的法治化营商环境，是保护外商投资权益、保障跨境交易安全、促进国际经济合作的'压舱石'。"他说。Chinese courts have participated in the legislation and amendment of significant foreign-related laws — such as the Foreign Investment Law and the Law on Foreign Relations — to enhance China's judicial framework, Zhang said, adding that courts across the country have also shared their judicial expertise to improve international rules and promote global trade.中国法院近年来积极参与我国外商投资法、对外关系法等一批重大涉外法律的立法和修改工作，促进涉外法律体系完善。全国各地法院也分享司法经验，以完善国际规则，促进全球贸易。In December 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents. Zhang said this convention is the first international treaty in the transportation sector that originates from Chinese judicial practice, and was initiated and developed with China's full participation.2025年12月，联合国大会审议通过《联合国可转让货物单证公约》。张军表示，该公约是首部源于中国司法实践、由中国发起并全程参与制定的运输领域国际公约。"Through judicial decisions, Chinese courts will continue to play a crucial role in guarding against external risks, stabilizing market confidence and promoting global trade and investment, thereby protecting our national interests," he said.通过司法裁判，中国法院将继续在防范外部风险、稳定市场信心、促进全球贸易和投资方面发挥重要作用，从而维护国家利益。"Through efficient judicial services, we aim to provide certainty for the stable development of both the Chinese economy and the global economy, acting as a 'navigator' for opening-up and an 'anchor of stability' for global trade," he added.以优质高效的司法服务为中国经济和世界经济的稳定发展注入宝贵的确定性，努力做高水平对外开放的'护航者'和全球经贸秩序的'稳定锚'，张军补充说道。foreign-related case /ˈfɒrɪn rɪˈleɪtɪd keɪs/涉外案件first-instance /ˈfɜːst ˈɪnstəns/一审institutional opening-up /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl ˈəʊpənɪŋ ʌp/制度型开放litigant /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/诉讼当事人mediation /ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/调解arbitration /ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃən/仲裁litigation /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/诉讼proactively /prəʊˈæktɪvli/主动地volatile /ˈvɒlətaɪl/动荡的

Fiona Hill is one of the most authoritative voices on the forces reshaping global politics today. Born in County Durham, from 2017 to 2019 she was a senior adviser on European and Russian Affairs at the White House and in October 2019 she was a key witness in President Trump's first impeachment inquiry. In 2024 and 2025 she co-led the British Government's Strategic Defence Review, which sets out how the UK should scale up its response to risks from an emboldened Russia and a less predictable United States.  Hill cautions that we are not in a second Cold War, but in a more volatile era of asymmetric threats. She warns that Trump's engagement with autocratic leaders such as Putin and Xi is strengthening authoritarian regimes and eroding long‑standing alliances, and highlights sabotage and disinformation – the kind of threats seen in recent incidents such as the Russian spy‑ship Yantar encroaching on UK waters and the rail explosion in Poland.  Hill came to the Intelligence Squared stage in February 2026 where, in conversation with journalist Jon Sopel, she set out the practical steps she believes the West must take to bolster its resilience and safeguard security and stability. --- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planificar un viaje de tres semanas por China permite recorrer algunas de sus grandes ciudades y descubrir regiones menos conocidas del país. De Beijing a Shanghái, pasando por Xi'an o por provincias del suroeste como Guizhou y Yunnan, el itinerario puede combinar patrimonio histórico, grandes paisajes y culturas tradicionales.En este reportaje elaborado por Enrique Domínguez Uceta se resumen algunas de las recomendaciones que compartió en Gente viajera, el programa de viajes de Onda Cero que se emite sábados y domingos de 12:00 a 14:00h, presentado por Carles Lamelo.

As the crisis in the Middle East has escalated, Donald Trump's posturing has led many to question his strategy – and if he even has one. Geoffrey Cain, former foreign correspondent, expert on authoritarian regimes – and the author of this week's cover piece in the Spectator, joins Freddy Gray to explain why Trump's ultimate target in the war is China. From the Belt and Road development initiative to more tacit bilateral support, President Xi has been playing a game of chess, to try to check America's power. With Nicolas Maduro arrested and Ayatollah Khamenei assassinated, President Trump is showing his willingness to project American power, at whatever cost – so far. Cain raises questions for those who assume we're moving to a multipolar world.Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“They're both naughty boys in the playground, leveraging the absence of clarity to their own advantage. Neither one of them is an authoritative leader of opinion with the interests of everyone at heart.” — Keith TeareWhat a difference a week makes. Last Saturday, Keith Teare was arguing that Anthropic was wrong to push back against the US government's use of AI in warfare. This week his editorial is entitled “No Good Guys.” He's used AI to put images of Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, and Pete Hegseth around the same table—and found all three guilty of poor leadership. According to Keith, Amodei is “ideologically” (whatever that means) driven. Altman is commercially driven and Hegseth is just following orders. None of them is asking the all-important questions about AI policy. And the man who should be—Trump's AI czar David Sacks—is absent-without-leave. All four should be court martialed.Yes, a lot has happened in seven days. Altman publicly supported Amodei's position on surveillance and autonomous weapons—then pulled a classic Sam u-turn and signed a contract with the Department of War. Amodei's internal memo was leaked to The Information, revealing that he'd interpreted the government's “no unlawful use” language as meaning there is no law. And the US military used Claude in the Iran war anyway. As Keith puts it: they're all naughty boys in the playground, leveraging the gaps to their own self-advantage.The only problem, of course, is that this isn't a playground game. And that these men are all shaping the lives (and deaths) of countless people around the world.Meanwhile, Om Malik's “Post of the Week” offers a devastating contrast between Xi's China and Trump's America. China, Om argues, has published a five-year AI plan built on open-source software and bottom-up adoption. America, in contrast, has AI theater. No strategy, no policy, no leadership—just contracts, leaks, and perpetual spin. Then there's the Startup of the Week, Jobright, which hit $5 million in annual revenue with nine people, suggesting that the companies of the future may not need humans at all. Keith's own SignalRank has four people and claims to be going public. We seem to be heading for post-human companies before we've figured out who's managing the humans.Maybe we should court martial everyone. What a difference a week makes. Five Takeaways•       No Good Guys: Keith Teare's editorial puts Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, and Pete Hegseth in the same room—and finds all three guilty of bad leadership. Amodei is ideologically driven, Altman is commercially driven, and Hegseth is just doing his job. None of them is asking the big questions about AI policy. The real culprit may be the invisible AI czar, David Sacks.•       Altman Said One Thing, Then Did Another: Last week Altman publicly supported Amodei's position on surveillance and autonomous weapons. This week he signed a contract with the Department of War. The contract uses “no unlawful use” language—which, as Amodei's leaked memo points out, effectively means there is no law.•       The US Used Claude in Iran Anyway: Despite the very public dispute between Anthropic and the government, the US military used Claude in the Iran operation. The government doesn't need your permission to use your product. It just needs an API key and a credit card.•       China Has a Plan. America Has Theater: Om Malik's “Post of the Week” contrasts China's published five-year AI strategy—built on open-source software and bottom-up adoption—with America's complete absence of AI policy. The Chinese approach is more inclusive and practical than anything coming out of Washington or Silicon Valley.•       The Future Company Has Nine Employees: Startup of the week Jobright hit $5 million in annual recurring revenue with just nine people. Keith's own company, SignalRank, has four people and is going public. The implication: the companies of the future will be run mostly by software agents, not humans. We're heading for post-human companies. About the GuestKeith Teare is the publisher of That Was The Week, founder and CEO of SignalRank, and a recurring sparring partner on Keen On America. A serial entrepreneur and investor, he is the co-founder of TechCrunch and RealNames. He joins the show every Saturday for the weekly tech roundup.ReferencesEssays, posts, and interviews referenced:•       Keith Teare, “No Good Guys” — That Was The Week editorial•       Om Malik, “The Great AI Game versus AI Theater” — Post of the Week•       Ross Douthat, “If AI Is a Weapon, Who Should Control It?” — New York Times•       Ben Thompson, Stratechery — on “no unlawful use” and the absence of international law•       Paul Krugman on the economics of technological change — technology, jobs, wages, and monopolies•       Tim O'Reilly, “How We Bet Against the Bitter Lesson” — skills and the future knowledge economy•       Yascha Mounk and Danielle Allen on participatory democracy and AI governance•       Previous Keen On episodes: Tom Wells on the Kissinger tapes; Michael Ellsberg on Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers•       Startup of the Week: Jobright — $5M ARR with nine employeesAbout Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction: What a difference a week makes (01:14) - “No Good Guys”: Keith's editorial and Om Malik's wake-up call (02:30) - Amodei, Altman, Hegseth: three self-interested players (04:02) - How the Iran invasion changed the AI debate (05:28) - “No unlawful use”: a meaningless phrase in a lawless context (06:50) - The US used Claude in Iran despite the Anthropic dispute (08:15) - Naughty boys in the playground: spinning vs. leadership (09:31) - Bobby Kenn...

En Dialenguando vamos a hablar, en esta víspera del 8M, de las mujeres en la lengua, acercándonos a ejemplos de mujeres de otras épocas o de otras lenguas que también nos enseñan mucho sobre cómo funciona el idioma.Hablaremos, por ejemplo, del Poema de mio Cid (siglo XI), donde aparece la primera intervención femenina conservada en la literatura castellana; o de Beatriz de Suabia (siglo XIII), madre del rey Alfonso X el Sabio. Y, por supuesto, muchas más curiosidades que descubrimos junto a Lola Pons, que además nos enseña cómo se dice mujer en lengua de signos.Escuchar audio

The US launches strikes on Iran and the global power balance is shifting fast. Ken Egan breaks down the geopolitics, from the BRICS setback to what happens when Trump meets Xi in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the White House is taking sides against the banks on the GENIUS Act as the stablecoin yield fight heats up ahead of midterms. Plus, BPI drops a groundbreaking study where they tested 36 AI models across 9,000+ conversations, and Bitcoin was chosen nearly 50% of the time without ever being mentioned in the prompts. Luke Danielian walks through the findings and Zack Shapiro explains why machine-to-machine commerce is about to reshape financial regulation. Check out the BPI Study here: https://www.moneyforai.org/

President Xi said efforts must be rooted in its national conditions and follow a health development path suited to its realities. He called for strengthening the public health system, improving the quality and efficiency of medical services, and promoting healthier lifestyles.

President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for provinces serving as China's economic powerhouses to pilot efforts in analyzing new circumstances and solving new problems, while stressing the need to develop new quality productive forces and promote common prosperity.The president, who represents Jiangsu province as a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, highlighted the imperative for China to cope with an even more complex environment and solve more deep-seated issues to accomplish targets and tasks set out in the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, joined a deliberation with his fellow deputies from Jiangsu, the nation's second-largest provincial-level economy.According to the government work report of the Jiangsu provincial government, the province's economy grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in 2025, with the absolute increase remaining the largest among all provincial-level regions in the country.During Thursday's deliberation, Xi spoke after six deputies shared their insights on issues such as advancing new industrialization, promoting the integration of sci-tech innovation with industrial innovation, and accelerating breakthroughs in core technologies.The development of new quality productive forces is instrumental in advancing high-quality growth and enhancing economic competitiveness, Xi said, adding that Jiangsu should take the lead in this regard.He called for integrated efforts to promote education, science and technology and talent development, highlighting the need to secure new breakthroughs in strengthening original innovation, tackling key core technologies and securing the high ground in science and technology.New approaches should be explored to promote the integration of the innovation, industrial, capital and talent chains, and to accelerate the efficient commercialization and application of sci-tech achievements, he said.The president encouraged Jiangsu to make new progress in upgrading traditional industries, fostering and expanding emerging industries, and planning for future industries.Xi emphasized that only when major economic powerhouses maintain a strong foundation for growth and strong resilience against external shocks can they support the stability of the world's second-largest economy as a whole.According to data cited by Xinhua News Agency, China's top 10 provincial-level regions by gross domestic product accounted for 62.2 percent of the country's overall economic growth in 2025. These regions, including Guangdong, Jiangsu and Shandong provinces, helped boost the national growth rate by 3.1 percentage points, the data showed.The president said that Jiangsu should continue to strengthen economic resilience by improving its internal strengths, enhancing its own capabilities, and fully integrating into the unified national market.He called for taking steps to expand high-standard opening-up, actively explore global markets and better connect with the international economic cycle, adding that a mindset of responding to worst-case scenarios must be adopted in order to prevent various risks.Xi pointed out that Chinese modernization is the modernization of common prosperity for all, and Jiangsu authorities should accurately grasp the new expectations of the people for a better life, as well as the evolving characteristics of work related to public well-being under the new circumstances.The province should proactively address key issues such as ensuring high-quality and adequate employment, increasing incomes for both urban and rural residents, and further improving the level of basic public services and social security, while exploring effective pathways to promote common prosperity, he added.Xi stressed that the more effective the Party's self-governance is, the stronger the guarantee will be for economic and social development.He called for steps to properly carry out the Party-wide education campaign to promote a sound understanding of governance performance.

Communist China is seeking to mediate a cessation of hostilities with Iran and, if possible, save its puppet regime there. The transparent ulterior motive, however, is to ensure continued Chinese access to Iranian oil exports.   That agenda has become critical with President Trump's successful removal of Venezuela's Nicholas Maduro and his subsequent control over that other main supplier of oil for the Chinese Communist Party. Suddenly, the tables have turned on Xi Jinping, who was using his monopoly on processed rare earth minerals and dumping of U.S. Treasuries to extract concessions from Mr. Trump and erode the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency.   It remains to be seen how the President will wield his new-found leverage over our mortal enemy, the CCP. But Donald Trump now has the option of checkmating Xi's ambition to seize Taiwan and otherwise threaten America.   This is Frank Gaffney.

Speaking during a deliberation with deputies from Jiangsu Province at the annual session of the national legislature, President Xi urged Jiangsu Province to take the lead in developing New Quality Productive Forces, and make continued efforts in enhancing economic resilience.

On this episode, Harry Symeoun previews Arsenal's trip down south to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. The Gunners play at the same time as title rivals Manchester City this evening who face Nottingham Forest at home. We'll discuss what we can expect tactically, the starting XI, share some predictions and loads more. Donate to Gooners vs Cancer here: https://goonersvcancer.com/ To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below. https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #afc #premierleague

Tim Sherwood and Rene Meulensteen join Natalie Pike for a packed football debate full of insight, honesty and strong opinions.The panel break down Michael Carrick's growing influence at Manchester United, highlighting how his leadership and man-management have helped unlock the best from Benjamin Šeško. Tim even holds his hands up, issuing a candid apology after previously writing Šeško off during his time under Rúben Amorim.There's also a fiery discussion on Spurs, as Tim delivers a passionate verdict on Igor Tudor's start as interim boss. He shares his view on who should take the reins permanently and reveals the starting XI he'd pick for their massive clash with Crystal Palace this week.Meanwhile, Rene offers fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into working under Sir Alex Ferguson, explains why he wouldn't follow Mikel Arteta's heavy focus on set pieces, and reveals details from a recent conversation with Carrick.

Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, Jeff Carlisle, and Kasey Keller host a special World Cup Preview Show 100 days out from the tournament this summer. First, they discuss what success would look like for the USMNT at the tournament. Then, they discuss what kind of identity Mauricio Pochettino has instilled in this team and whether the team from 2022 has matured. Then, the crew talks about whether they can trust the spine of the team before moving on to pick the key factors that will make the difference. Finally, they run it back, pick their ideal starting XI for the upcoming friendly vs. Paraguay, and discuss the experience a World Cup hosted by the United States can deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, Jeff Carlisle, and Kasey Keller host a special World Cup Preview Show 100 days out from the tournament this summer. First, they discuss what success would look like for the USMNT at the tournament. Then, they discuss what kind of identity Mauricio Pochettino has instilled in this team and whether the team from 2022 has matured. Then, the crew talks about whether they can trust the spine of the team before moving on to pick the key factors that will make the difference. Finally, they run it back, pick their ideal starting XI for the upcoming friendly vs. Paraguay, and discuss the experience a World Cup hosted by the United States can deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sempremilan.substack.comLorenzo and Stefano discuss the recent struggles of Pulisic, who has missed some big chances in the last few weeks. How should Allegri approach the matter in terms of the starting XI? What effect could it have on the season finale?

Darian Jenkins, alongside McCall Zerboni and Janelly Farias breakdown all the action from the USWNT's opening match of the SheBelieves Cup against Argentina. 00:00 - Attacking Third USWNT v Argentina Review 03:35 - USWNT Starting lineup reaction 05:35 - How to interpret Lindsay Heaps in the starting lineup 09:26 - Evaluating the performances of the younger players in the USWNT 12:00 - Jayden Shaw gets her hair pulled, and no card? 14:08 - Was Emma Hayes correct with her young lineup? 16:20 - USWNT changed the formation to 4-4-2 during the first half 19:07 - 2nd half subs helped the USWNT 21:58 - Standout performances for the USWNT 33:11 - Canada vs Colombia recap 38:08 - McCall's predicted XI vs Canada 43:00 - How can Canada hurt the US? 45:45 - Predictions for USWNT vs Canada Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AttackingThird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LisaCarlin32⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SandHerrera_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Darian_Jenks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CCupo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@wgolazo You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" o r "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Are Hearts now favourites for the League? Should you ever try to make your own Haggis? The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Full football review, The dark arts, Sampling Scotland, Hearts for the League? Stand-up XI. With artist/comedian Beth Knight, Hugh MacDonald, Rosco McClelland and Paul English.

Everton's Away Form Strikes Again! | Newcastle 2-3 Everton Reaction EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Everton's sensational away form shows no signs of slowing down! Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley, and Paul Wheelock on the Royal Blue podcast as they dissect a massive 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park—a result that catapults David Moyes' men right back into the thick of the European race. In this episode, the lads break down how Everton's setup and disciplined approach nullified the Magpies and secured a well-deserved three points on the road. Is Beto Back? The lads look at the striker's goal-scoring performance and what it means for his confidence heading into the run-in. Was that Jordan Pickford save, "Save of the Season". The lads have a reaction to that jaw-dropping Jordan Pickford stop to deny Sandro Tonali in the dying seconds. And Dwight McNeil's Return: The trio analyse the impact of McNeil's return to the starting XI and his role in the Blues' attacking fluency. While the Blues are flying on their travels, the focus now shifts back to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for Tuesday night's clash against Burnley. With Everton currently winless in their last seven on home soil, the panel asks: Is this the night the rot finally stops? Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:*  https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:*  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir *Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here:* https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO's Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Tim join around The Bonfire and recap the Fire's first home win of the season. Jonathan Dean was sent off for a denial of goal scoring opportunity, but Gregg Berhalter's side added to Montréal's woes and saw out a 3-0 victory. Jonathan Bamba returns to the starting XI alongside Captain Jack Elliot, and Mauricio Pineda.

Newcastle's home form has fallen off a cliff – and the 3–2 defeat to Everton might be the low point of the season. In this episode we dissect another bout of self-destruction at St James' Park, dig into the key positives and (many) negatives, and go through Eddie Howe's post‑match quotes. We also look at what this result means for Newcastle's fading European hopes.Then we turn to a huge midweek clash with Manchester United: when and where to watch, why our home form simply has to improve, United's recent form and danger men, injury news, our predicted XI and scoreline, plus the weekly poll, Patreon questions, and quiz.--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kia Havertz AND Bukayo Saka Boosts, Man City in Penalty Drama, Arsenal vs Chelsea PreviewKai Havertz AND Bukayo Saka hand Arsenal a major boost ahead of the Chelsea clash, while Manchester City find themselves in fresh penalty drama as the title race narrative continues to twist.In today's episode of The Gooner Talk, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton breaks down the latest on Havertz and Saka's fitness, what their availability means for Mikel Arteta's plans, and how Arsenal could line up against Chelsea. We also analyse the Manchester City penalty controversy — what happened, why it matters, and how it impacts the wider Premier League picture.Plus, you'll get the full Arsenal vs Chelsea preview including predicted XI, tactical battles, and the key areas that could decide the game.

On this episode, Harry Symeou looks ahead to Arsenal vs Chelsea in the Premier League. Can the Gunners follow up on the north London derby victory with another win against London opposition. We reflect on Mikel Arteta's press conference, discuss the latest team news, pick a starting XI and share a prediction. - Who starts for Arsenal vs Chelsea? - Arsenal vs Chelsea preview - Arsenal vs Chelsea team news - Arsenal vs Chelsea starting XI - Arsenal vs Chelsea live Donate to Gooners vs Cancer here: https://goonersvcancer.com/ To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below. https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #afc #premierleague

President Trump is moving ahead with his trade agenda despite a Supreme Court ruling limiting his emergency tariff powers. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joins the Rundown from Capitol Hill's rotunda to explain how the administration plans to use alternative legal tools to keep tariffs in place. He also discusses the over $160 billion worth of refunds possibly owed to importers, a high-stakes meeting with China's President Xi, and the possibility of renegotiating the USMCA separately with Canada and Mexico.A budget showdown over mass deportations and ICE funding has reached a breaking point as Republicans accuse Democrats of "kneecapping" federal enforcement. While billions in front-loaded funding have secured resources for the wall and detention facilities, sanctuary city policies are fueling dangerous confrontations in places like Minnesota. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joins to discuss these domestic security battles and the high-stakes nuclear negotiations with an increasingly isolated Iranian regime. Plus, commentary by Jillian Michaels, health advocate, entrepreneur and bestselling author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Weinstein speaks with Jan Jekielek, author of "Killed to Order" and Epoch Times senior editor on the subject of organ harvesting and communism in China.Find with Jan Jekielek on X at https://x.com/JanJekielek. To find out more about “Killed to Order” visit http://killedtoorder.com.*****Sponsors:Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Go to http://masachips.com/DarkHorse, use code DarkHorse, for 25% off.Xlear: Xylitol nasal spray that acts as prophylaxis against respiratory illnesses by reducing the stickiness of bacteria and viruses. Find Xlear online, or at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or natural products store.CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It's way better. Use code DarkHorse at http://JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month.*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comCheck out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.darkhorsestore.orgTheme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music.*****Mentioned in this episode:NYT 2003: Bret letter to the editor on organ donation and incentives: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/18/opinion/he-gave-of-himself-so-that-i-could-live-3-letters.htmlHot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and immortality https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr70rvrd41koSupport the show

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran Nears Deal For Supersonic “Ship-Killer” Missile — Tehran is reportedly closing in on an agreement with China to acquire a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile capable of threatening even advanced U.S. naval vessels operating in the Persian Gulf. We break down what the CM-302 can do and how it could change the strategic calculus at sea. Xi's Military Purge May Be Hurting China's Readiness — A new defense study suggests that Xi Jinping's sweeping anti-corruption purge inside the People's Liberation Army is creating command gaps and potentially undermining the very force he has spent years modernizing. Russian Troops Allege Executions Inside Their Own Ranks — A BBC documentary reveals disturbing claims from Russian soldiers who say senior officers ordered brutal punishments — including executions — for troops refusing near-suicidal assault missions in Ukraine. Back of the Brief: Mexico Travel Concerns After El Mencho's Death — With cartel violence flaring following the killing of CJNG boss El Mencho, we take a closer look at travel advisories and what the latest unrest could mean for thousands of Americans planning Spring Break trips to Mexico. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promocode PDB at checkout. Ultra Pouches: Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1. Stevenson-Yang 1: The Evolution of China's Economic Transformation. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts her 1994 Xi'an visit, contrasting tattered manufacturing exhibits with the impoverished, stagnant office culture she witnessed during her 1985 arrival. Guest: Anne Stevenson-Yang.