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Die erfolgreiche TikTokerin Yoon Ji-Ah wird ermordet, nachdem sie sich von ihrem Management trennen möchte. Nur ein Zufall oder gibt es da doch einen Zusammenhang?Solltet ihr mich unterstützen wollen oder einfach Interesse daran haben den Fall visuell aufbereitet zu sehen, schaut einfach hier vorbei: https://www.youtube.com/insolitoAnsonsten könnt ihr mich natürlich auch gerne bei Instagram abonnieren: https://www.instagram.com/insolito_yt/Ich wünsche euch einen schönen Morgen, Mittag oder Abend

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Cherry Blossoms & Second Chances: A Father-Daughter Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-20-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 봄은 따뜻했다.En: Spring in Seoul was warm.Ko: 남산 서울타워는 벚꽃으로 둘러싸여 있었다.En: Namsan Seoul Tower was surrounded by cherry blossoms.Ko: 부처님 오신 날을 기념하는 등불이 타워 주변을 환하게 밝혔다.En: Lanterns commemorating Buddha's birthday brightly lit the area around the tower.Ko: 지현은 딸 윤아와 함께 이곳에 왔다.En: Ji-hyun came here with his daughter, Yoon-ah.Ko: 그는 싱글 아버지로서 윤아와의 관계를 회복하고 싶었다.En: As a single father, he wanted to mend his relationship with Yoon-ah.Ko: 윤아는 이제 십대가 되었고, 아빠와의 시간이 아닌 친구들과의 시간을 더 좋아했다.En: Now a teenager, she preferred spending time with friends over time with her dad.Ko: 지현은 모처럼 딸과 함께 시간을 보내기로 마음먹었다.En: Ji-hyun resolved to spend some time with his daughter on this rare occasion.Ko: "윤아, 여기에서 사진 찍자," 지현이 벚꽃을 배경으로 카메라를 들며 말했다.En: "Yoon-ah, let's take a picture here," Ji-hyun said, holding up the camera with cherry blossoms in the background.Ko: 하지만 윤아는 핸드폰만 바라보고 있었다.En: However, Yoon-ah was only looking at her phone.Ko: 그녀는 아빠의 목소리를 듣지 못한 채 친구들과 메시지를 주고받고 있었다.En: She was messaging her friends, oblivious to her dad's voice.Ko: 지현은 속상했지만 포기하지 않았다.En: Ji-hyun felt upset but didn't give up.Ko: "우리 저기 가서 호떡 먹을까?En: "How about we go over there and have some hotteok?"Ko: " 지현은 윤아가 좋아하는 거리를 가리켰다.En: he suggested, pointing to a street Yoon-ah liked.Ko: 윤아는 마지못해 고개를 들었다.En: Reluctantly, she lifted her head.Ko: "응, 호떡은 좋지," 그녀가 대답했다.En: "Yeah, hotteok sounds good," she replied.Ko: 두 사람은 걸으며 남산 타워 전망대로 올라갔다.En: The two walked together up to the Namsan Tower observatory.Ko: 윤아는 여전히 핸드폰에 집중하고 있었다.En: Yoon-ah was still focused on her phone.Ko: 지현은 잠시 망설였지만 그녀에게 엄마 이야기를 꺼내기로 했다.En: Ji-hyun hesitated for a moment but decided to talk to her about her mom.Ko: "윤아, 너 어렸을 때 엄마랑 여기 왔던 거 기억나니?En: "Yoon-ah, do you remember coming here with mom when you were little?"Ko: " 지현이 조용히 물었다.En: Ji-hyun asked quietly.Ko: 윤아는 당황하며 핸드폰을 내려놨다.En: Yoon-ah looked surprised and put down her phone.Ko: "아빠, 무슨 말을 하려고 하는 거야?En: "Dad, what are you trying to say?"Ko: " 그녀는 궁금해했다.En: she wondered.Ko: 지현은 웃으며 설명했다.En: Ji-hyun smiled as he explained.Ko: "엄마랑 널 처음 이곳에 데려왔을 때, 너는 작은 손으로 벚꽃을 잡으려고 했어.En: "The first time we brought you here, you tried to grab the cherry blossoms with your tiny hands.Ko: 엄마와 난 정말 행복했지.En: Your mom and I were really happy."Ko: " 지현의 목소리에 슬픔이 섞여 있었다.En: There was a hint of sadness in Ji-hyun's voice.Ko: 윤아는 잠시 침묵했다.En: Yoon-ah was silent for a moment.Ko: 그녀는 아빠의 눈을 바라보았다.En: She looked into her dad's eyes.Ko: "정말?En: "Really?Ko: 그랬었구나.En: I see."Ko: " 그녀는 핸드폰을 가방에 넣었다.En: She put her phone in her bag.Ko: "아빠, 지금은 함께 있잖아.En: "Dad, we're here together now."Ko: "두 사람은 함께 벤치에 앉아 점차 어두워지는 하늘을 바라보았다.En: The two sat together on a bench, watching the sky grow darker.Ko: "이렇게 함께 있으니 좋네," 윤아가 작은 미소를 지었다.En: "It's nice to be here together like this," Yoon-ah said with a small smile.Ko: 지현은 안도감을 느꼈다.En: Ji-hyun felt a sense of relief.Ko: 그는 딸의 손을 가볍게 잡았다.En: He gently held his daughter's hand.Ko: "맞아, 옛날 생각도 나고.En: "Yes, it brings back old memories too.Ko: 자주 이렇게 오자," 그는 답했다.En: Let's come here often," he replied.Ko: 서울의 밤하늘은 아름다웠다.En: The night sky of Seoul was beautiful.Ko: 그들은 그날 남산 타워에서 진정한 마음을 나누었다.En: They shared their sincere feelings that day at Namsan Tower.Ko: 가족의 소중함을 새롭게 깨달은 순간이었다.En: It was a moment when they newly realized the importance of family.Ko: 지현과 윤아는 서로 이해하며, 소중한 순간을 함께 나눴다.En: Understanding each other, Ji-hyun and Yoon-ah shared a precious moment.Ko: 이들의 관계가 앞으로 더 나아질 것을 믿으며, 그들은 집으로 돌아가는 길을 함께 걸었다.En: Believing their relationship would improve in the future, they walked home together. Vocabulary Words:commemorating: 기념하는oblivious: 모르는reluctantly: 마지못해hesitated: 망설였다grab: 잡으려고observatory: 전망대resolve: 마음먹었다focused: 집중하고surprised: 당황하며mend: 회복하고hint: 섞여realized: 깨달은precious: 소중한sincere: 진정한lanterns: 등불cherry blossoms: 벚꽃single father: 싱글 아버지tiny: 작은message: 메시지를surrounded: 둘러싸여bench: 벤치relief: 안도감moment: 순간shared: 나눴다relationship: 관계teenager: 십대narrative: 이야기walked: 걸었다together: 함께beautiful: 아름다웠다

Seppy Yoon is chief designer for Fight in a Box Games and head of marketing for Floodgate games, both out of Minneapolis.He's the designer for the game of year winning Conquest Princess: Fashion is Power, Barkane: the RPG you play with your dog, and of course End of the Line: Post-Apocalyptic Family Survival.He's been leading Fight in a Box since 2012 and part of Floodgate since 2024!His newest game, End of the Line, the Inevitable Machine Revolt is currently on Kickstarter. Check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fightinabox/end-of-the-line-the-inevitable-machine-revoltWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

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VOV1 - Liên quan vụ án “thiết quân luật” gây khủng hoảng tại Hàn Quốc, hôm nay 14/5, Tòa án cấp cao thủ đô Seoul bắt đầu tiến hành phiên xét xử phúc thẩm đối với cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk Yeol về nhóm tội danh nghiêm trọng nhất.Hôm 19/2 vừa qua, Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul đã tiến hành phiên xét xử sơ thẩm bị cáo Yoon Suk Yeol với cáo buộc “chủ mưu gây nội loạn” và đã tuyên mức án “tù khổ sai chung thân” dành cho cựu Tổng thống, trong khi phía kiểm sát đề nghị mức án “tử hình”.Tuy nhiên, phía bị cáo cho rằng hình phạt này là không có cơ sở. Các luật sư biện hộ cho cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk Yeol nhấn mạnh mong muốn phơi bày những sai lầm trong việc nhận định chân tướng sự việc, cùng sự ngộ nhận về pháp lý của phiên xét xử sơ thẩm và khẳng định nhóm kiểm sát viên đặc biệt phụ trách điều tra vụ án “thiết quân luật” đã khởi tố một cách vô lý, đồng thời nêu bật trách nhiệm vạch trần bối cảnh chính trị của phán quyết nêu trên.Về phía công tố, nhóm kiểm sát viên đặc biệt phụ trách điều tra vụ án cũng khẳng định không chấp nhận phán quyết của Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul khi cho rằng sự lựa chọn hình phạt của Tòa là không thích đáng.Trong phiên phúc thẩm được bắt đầu hôm nay 14/5, ngoài ông Yoon, còn có 7 bị cáo khác, bao gồm cựu Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Kim Yong-hyun cùng các quan chức cấp cao của quân đội và cảnh sát Hàn Quốc. Do bị cáo Yoon Suk Yeol yêu cầu không để thẩm phán của phiên phúc thẩm đối với cựu Thủ tướng Han Duck Soo tham gia xét xử, lịch trình của phiên tòa được dự báo là sẽ có những ảnh hưởng nhất định.Theo giới quan sát, với việc cả bên biện hộ lẫn bên công tố đều không chấp nhận phán quyết của Tòa sơ thẩm và đồng loạt chủ trương kháng án, vụ án liên quan lệnh thiết quân luật do ông Yoon Suk Yeol ban bố và thu hồi trong đêm 3/12/2024 được dự báo là sẽ tiếp tục có những diễn biến phức tạp, gay cấn./.Tuấn Nhật /VOV Nhật BảnBị cáo Yoon Suk Yeol (dưới cùng bên trái) tại phiên sơ thẩm (ảnh Jiji Press)

VOV1 - Đúng như dự báo của giới quan sát, do những tình tiết mới, lịch trình xét xử phúc thẩm đối với cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk Yeol về cáo buộc“chủ mưu gây nội loạn” đã có thay đổi.Trước phiên xét xử phúc thẩm đầu tiên, được bắt đầu từ hôm nay 14/5, dành cho cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk Yeol và 7 bị cáo khác, bao gồm cựu Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Kim Yong-hyun cùng các quan chức cấp cao của quân đội và cảnh sát Hàn Quốc, về các tội danh “chủ mưu và đồng mưu gây nội loạn”, bị cáo Yoon Suk Yeol đã đệ đơn yêu cầu thay đổi thẩm phán. Ngoài cựu Tổng thống, Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng tiền nhiệm Kim Yong-hyun cũng đã đệ trình thỉnh cầu với nội dung tương tự.Trong đơn yêu cầu, ông Yoon Suk Yeol và các luật sư biện hộ nêu lý do “ba thẩm phán của tòa lần này là những người đã tham gia xét xử phúc thẩm đối với cựu Thủ tướng Han Duck Soo và trên thực tế, các thẩm phán này đã mặc nhiên coi ông Yoon là có tội”, dẫn tới việc quá trình xét xử sẽ thiếu công bằng, khách quan. Bên bị cáo cũng nhấn mạnh “ngay từ trước khi mở tòa, các thẩm phán này đã tỏ ra có thiên kiến đối với cựu Tổng thống”.Theo luật Tố tụng Hình sự Hàn Quốc, ngoại trừ trường hợp các bị cáo lợi dụng kẽ hở pháp luật để kéo dài thời gian, còn lại các trường hợp yêu cầu thay thẩm phán một cách hợp lý đều phải được chấp nhận.Theo đúng thủ tục pháp lý, Tòa án cấp cao thủ đô Seoul đã chấp nhận thỉnh cầu của ông Yoon Suk Yeol, quyết định tách ông Yoon khỏi nhóm bị cáo và tạm dừng việc xét xử đối với cựu Tổng thống. Tòa cũng cho biết sẽ đưa ra quyết định về việc mở phiên xét xử phúc thẩm đối với ông Yoon trong vài ngày tới. Đáng chú ý là ngay từ đầu phiên phúc thẩm hôm nay, ông Yoon và các luật sư biện hộ đã không xuất hiện tại tòa./. VOV Nhật BảnBị cáo Yoon Suk Yeol. nguồn: Yonhap

Singer-songwriter Yoon Young-ro is a musician who has continued his musical journey for many years under the name “Garam and Moe.” The name “Garam and Moe” means river and mountain, and reflects his intention to place stories of nature and everyday life into his songs. After making his debut in 1979, he stepped away from music for a time to live an ordinary life, then returned to the stage and has continued performing ever since. In recent years, while staying rooted in folk music, he has also experimented with a variety of sounds to create new music. Even now, he remains an artist who continues to turn the stories of his own life into songs.

Yoon Ji-a was a rising star on TikTok with dreams of becoming an actress. In May 2025, her social media career took off after she met a VIP donator named Black Cat. He promised to manage her social media account and teach her how to become famous, but over time, his demands became increasingly controlling. When Ji-a tried to end her contract with Black Cat, he kidnapped her and ended her life just 27 minutes after her last broadcast. Find our merch here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://koreantruecrime-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our discord today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoy Korean True Crime, please rate, follow, and send feedback! It helps me continue to improve the show. If you'd like to support the show or find show sources for free,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join Korean True Crime on Patreon.⁠ ⁠⁠

In Episode 140, Patrick and Ciprian are joined by Yoon Auh, founder of NUTS Technologies & BOLTS Technologies. The team discuss the unique approach to cryptography designed to future-proof data against quantum threats. Discover how his protocols enable dynamic encryption, adapting to evolving security needs. This conversation highlights the urgency of innovation and the strategic role of adaptable cryptography in today's rapidly changing landscape.

ADHD doesn't clock out at bedtime. From delayed sleep phases and racing thoughts to stimulant timing and restless nights, sleep disruption is one of the most common (and most overlooked) challenges of living with ADHD. Plus, poor sleep makes every ADHD symptom worse!  In this episode, Dr. J breaks down why ADHD and sleep don't always get along. And she shares five science-backed strategies to help you finally get some rest. For more on this topic  Watch: ADHD and weed: Why it feels like a fix (but isn't) Read: 13 tips for getting more sleep Listen: ADHD and: Self-medicating For a transcript and more resources, visit MissUnderstood on Understood.org. You can also email us at podcast@understood.org Sources: Cortese, S., Faraone, S. V., Konofal, E., & Lecendreux, M. (2009). Sleep in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Meta-analysis of subjective and objective studies. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 48(9), 894-908. Kooij, J. J., & Bijlenga, D. (2013). The circadian rhythm in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Current state of affairs. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 13(10), 1107-1116. Van Veen, M. M., Kooij, J. J., Boonstra, A. M., Gordijn, M. C., & Van Someren, E. J. (2010). Delayed circadian rhythm in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and chronic sleep-onset insomnia. Biological Psychiatry, 67(11), 1091-1096. Picchietti, D. L., England, S. J., Walters, A. S., Willis, K., & Verrico, T. (1998). Periodic limb movement disorder and restless legs syndrome in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Child Neurology, 13(12), 588-594. Yoon, S. Y., Jain, U., & Shapiro, C. (2012). Sleep in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adults: Past, present, and future. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 16(4), 371-388. Schredl, M., Alm, B., & Sobanski, E. (2007). Sleep quality in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 257(3), 164-168. Boonstra, A. M., Kooij, J. J., Oosterlaan, J., Sergeant, J. A., & Buitelaar, J. K. (2010). Does methylphenidate improve inhibition and other cognitive abilities in adults with childhood-onset ADHD? Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 32(9), 954-969. Gau, S. S., Kessler, R. C., Tseng, W. L., Wu, Y. Y., Chiu, Y. N., Yeh, C. B., & Hwu, H. G. (2007). Association between sleep problems and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in young adults. Sleep, 30(2), 195-201. Sobanski, E., Brüggemann, D., Alm, B., Kern, S., Deschner, M., Schubert, T., ... & Rietschel, M. (2007). Psychiatric comorbidity and functional impairment in a clinically referred sample of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 257(7), 371-377. Bijlenga, D., Vollebregt, M. A., Kooij, J. J., & Arns, M. (2019). The role of the circadian system in the etiology and pathophysiology of ADHD: Time to redefine ADHD? ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 11(1), 5-19. . Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's Korea Pro Podcast begins with a look at major legal developments involving former President Yoon Suk Yeol, including prosecutors seeking a heavier sentence in one case and an appeals court ruling related to former first lady Kim Keon Hee and the Deutsche Motors stock manipulation case. The episode then turns to the growing dispute over Coupang, following a letter from dozens of U.S. Republican lawmakers criticizing what they called discriminatory action against the U.S.-listed company.  On defense and foreign policy, the hosts examine South Korea's bid for Canada's submarine project, the export prospects for the KF-21 fighter jet and concerns that prioritizing defense exports could affect South Korea's own military modernization.  Finally, the episode looks at South Korea's latest economic indicators, including strong export and manufacturing figures driven by semiconductors, while noting continued weakness in consumption and services.  About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, April 29th, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

Pengadilan banding di Seoul Korea Selatan menjatuhkan tambahan hukuman tujuh tahun penjara kepada mantan presiden Yoon Suk Yeol. Ia dinyatakan terbukti menghalangi proses hukum melanggar prosedur pemerintahan serta memalsukan dokumen saat menetapkan darurat militer pada Desember 2024. Vonis ini menambah hukuman sebelumnya di mana Yoon telah dijatuhi pidana seumur hidup dalam kasus pemberontakan.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports South Korea's ex-President Yoon receives another prison sentence.

VOV1 - Ngày 29/4, Tòa án cấp cao thủ đô Seoul - Hàn Quốc đã bắt đầu mở phiên phúc thẩm đối với cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk Yeol ở nhóm tội danh thứ nhất, với nhiều tình tiết phức tạp. Đây là phiên phúc thẩm đầu tiên đối với Tổng thống bị phế truất của Hàn Quốc Yoon Suk Yeol trong vụ án đặc biệt liên quan lệnh thiết quân luật do ông Yoon ban bố và thu hồi đêm 3/12/2024, nhằm xem xét lại phán quyết của Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul về tội danh “cản trở thi hành công vụ đặc biệt”, do cựu Tổng thống đã chống lại việc các cơ quan chức năng bắt giữ ông trong quá trình điều tra. Đây là 1 trong 8 nhóm tội danh mà ông Yoon Suk Yeol đang bị cáo buộc.Trong phiên xét xử sơ thẩm, được tiến hành hôm 16/1, về tội danh nêu trên, Nhóm kiểm sát viên đặc biệt của Hàn Quốc đã đề nghị mức án 10 năm tù khổ sai, trong đó có 5 năm tù dành cho tội danh cản trở thi hành công vụ đặc biệt, 3 năm dành cho hành vi cản trở thực thi quyền nghị quyết liên quan đến lệnh thiết quân luật, cung cấp thông tin trái với sự thật cho truyền thông nước ngoài và ra lệnh cho các quan chức quân sự tiêu hủy chứng cứ trong một điện thoại chống nghe trộm, 2 năm dành cho hành vi soạn thảo nhiều văn bản sai sự thật. Tuy nhiên, Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul chỉ tuyên mức án 5 năm tù khổ sai dành cho ông Yoon Suk Yeol.Trước những diễn biến phức tạp và quyết liệt của phiên sơ thẩm, giới quan sát dự báo phiên xét xử phúc thẩm cũng sẽ căng thẳng và việc Tòa án cấp cao có thay đổi bản án sơ thẩm hay không, sẽ là tâm điểm chú ý của dư luận trong những ngày tới.Vào hôm 24/4 vừa qua, Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul cũng đã bắt đầu xét xử cựu Tổng thống về cáo buộc đưa thiết bị bay không người lái (UAV) xâm nhập không phận CHDCND Triều Tiên nhằm khiêu khích để tạo lý do ban bố lệnh thiết quân luật. Tại tòa, phía kiểm sát đã đề nghị mức án 30 năm tù khổ sai dành cho ông Yoon.Tuy nhiên, nghiêm trọng nhất trong 8 nhóm tội danh mà ông Yoon đang phải đối diện là cáo buộc “chủ mưu gây nội loạn”. Vào hôm 19/2, Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul đã tiến hành phiên xét xử sơ thẩm bị cáo Yoon Suk Yeol về tội danh này và đã tuyên mức án “tù khổ sai chung thân” dành cho cựu Tổng thống, trong khi phía kiểm sát đề nghị mức án “tử hình”.Tuấn Nhật/VOV- Đông Bắc ÁCựu Tổng thống Hàn Quốc Yoon Suk Yeol hầu tòa (Ảnh: Jiji Press)

VOV1 - Ngày 28/4, Tòa án cấp cao thủ đô Seoul bắt đầu phiên xét xử phúc thẩm đối với bà Kim Keon Hee - phu nhân của Tổng thống bị phế truất Yoon Suk Yeol, với nhiều tội danh nghiêm trọng.Tại phiên sơ thẩm, đại diện cơ quan kiểm sát Hàn Quốc cáo buộc bà Kim Keon Hee vi phạm Luật quỹ chính trị và Luật thị trường vốn do các hành vi nhận hối lộ, thao túng giá chứng khoán… và đã đề nghị mức án 15 năm tù khổ sai dành cho bà Kim. Tuy nhiên, phía tòa án xác định cựu đệ nhất phu nhân chỉ có hành vi vi phạm khi nhận một số món quà có giá trị lớn và đã tuyên phạt bị cáo 20 tháng tù khổ sai.Sau khi tiếp nhận đơn kháng án từ phía bà Kim Keon Hee, hôm nay, Tòa án cấp cao thủ đô Seoul đã mở phiên phúc thẩm để xem xét lại án sơ thẩm và các cáo buộc về hành vi thao túng cổ phiếu của một doanh nghiệp nhập khẩu ô tô, đồng mưu với phu quân là cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk Yeol thu nhận lợi ích bất chính từ những người có ảnh hưởng trên mạng xã hội thông qua các cuộc thăm dò dư luận và nhận hối lộ…Trong một số diễn biến có liên quan, trong những ngày gần đây, tòa án Hàn Quốc đã tiến hành xét xử nhiều bị cáo trong vụ án liên quan lệnh thiết quân luật do ông Yoon Suk Yeol ban bố và thu hồi đêm 03/12/2024. Gần đây nhất là vào hôm qua 27/4, Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul đã mở phiên xét xử Cựu Bộ trưởng Tư pháp Hàn Quốc Park Sung-jae. Tại đây, Nhóm kiểm sát viên đặc biệt đã đề nghị mức án 20 năm tù khổ sai dành cho bị cáo.Vào hôm 24/4, cũng tại Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul, cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk Yeol và Cựu Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Kim Yong Hyun bị xét xử về cáo buộc đưa thiết bị bay không người lái (UAV) xâm nhập không phận CHDCND Triều Tiên nhằm khiêu khích để tạo lý do ban bố lệnh thiết quân luật. Tại tòa, phía kiểm sát đã đề nghị mức án 30 năm tù khổ sai dành cho ông Yoon.Trước đó, vào hôm 19/2 vừa qua, Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul đã tiến hành phiên xét xử sơ thẩm bị cáo Yoon Suk Yeol với cáo buộc “chủ mưu gây nội loạn” và đã tuyên mức án “tù khổ sai chung thân” dành cho cựu Tổng thống, trong khi phía kiểm sát đề nghị mức án “tử hình”./. Tuấn Nhật/ VOV Nhật BảnCựu Đệ nhất phu nhân Hàn Quốc Kim Keon Hee hầu tòa. Ảnh: Yonhap News

American-Canadian actor Jean Yoon, best known for playing Mrs. Kim on the beloved series Kim's Convenience, is back on stage in a new play. It's called Dance Nation, and it's a dark yet funny take on adolescence, girlhood and female rage. Jean sits down with Tom Power to talk about why she walked away from acting in the early days of her career, the complicated legacy of Kim's Convenience, and the joy of live performance.

On this week's solo episode, Mike Petrilli explores a big question: What would it look like to define an evidence-based model for American elementary schools—and could AI help us get there? Drawing on his long view of school reform, he considers what most schools have in common, where they fall short, and whether a clearer, research-backed playbook could improve outcomes at scale.This is a work-in-progress idea, and Mike wants your feedback. Share your thoughts at mpetrilli [at] fordhaminstitute [dot]org.Then on the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines new evidence on special education, finding that after students are identified for services, their achievement rebounds significantly—suggesting that individualized supports may boost learning more than previously understood.Recommended content: Both/and on test scores & school inspections —Michael J. Petrilli, SCHOOLEDFollow the Science to School: Evidence-based Practices for Elementary Education — Michael J. Petrilli, Kathleen Carroll, and Barbara DavidsonAn ode to elementary schools —Michael J. Petrilli, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteSpecial Education Substantially Improves Learning: Evidence from Three States — Stephanie G. Coffey, Joshua Goodman, Amy Ellen Schwartz, Leanna Stiefel, Marcus A. Winters and Yunee H. Yoon, NBER (2026)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our show? We would love to hear them. Send them to thegadfly@fordhaminstitute.org

In this episode, Dr Ed Miller is joined by our associate trainee editor, Dr Yoon Kwon Choi, and his previous supervisor, Dr Melanie Johnston, to explore the experience of working at Queensland of Centre Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health (QCEIDAH). Yoon's perspective is narrated through the lens of being 'within and without', quote borrowed from The Great Gatsby, which helped him navigate the unique complexities and system challenges inherent to IDD psychiatry work.

Some conversations stay with you. This is one I've been thinking about since the day we recorded it. Kit Yoon has been one of my people since we were teenagers at a tiny boarding school outside of Boston. Now she's a Chinese medicine practitioner, hypnotherapist, and life coach who has spent over 20 years helping people get out of their own way. What we get into in this episode: why the beliefs you formed before age 12 are still quietly making your decisions. Why effort is often the thing that blocks healing — not the thing that creates it. And why the answer to most of what's keeping you stuck isn't more information. It's already inside you. If you've ever known exactly what you should do — and still couldn't do it — this one is for you. 3 Things You'll Take Away Your beliefs are running the show. The box you built before age 12 is still making decisions for you. Seeing it clearly is how you start to change it. You can't effort your way to healing. Real change isn't about pushing harder. It's about learning to receive what's already in you. You have everything you need right now. Not a platitude — a practice. This conversation shows you what it actually looks like. ⏰ Timestamps (00:00) Introducing Kit — and how we met (10:00) Kit's background: from boarding school to Chinese medicine (20:00) The mind-body-intuition intersection (24:00) How childhood beliefs become the box we live in (30:00) Why women are exhausted — and why self-care isn't the answer (31:00) The "hallelujah holy hell" moment — waking up to what you're thinking (33:00) Your mind is a 2-year-old with a Sharpie (35:00) "I have everything I need right now" — and what that unlocks (43:00) What it means to manage your mind on purpose (53:00) How to stop outsourcing your worth to the outside world (58:00) Ancient wisdom meets modern tools About Kit Yoon Kit Yoon is an acupuncturist, certified life coach, clinical hypnotist, and intuitive eating counselor with over 20 years of experience helping people get out of their own way. Originally from Thailand, Kit was sent to boarding school in America at age 12 — and has spent her life learning what it means to feel at home in herself, no matter where she is. That journey is at the heart of everything she does. She holds a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University and is currently completing her Doctorate. Her practice weaves together ancient wisdom and modern evidence-based tools to help midlife women feel healthy, confident, and at ease in their own skin. She calls it your Second Spring. And she'll convince you it's possible.

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts Ben Kornell and guest co-host Matt Tower, as they break down the biggest stories shaping AI, edtech efficacy, cybersecurity, and the future of work in education.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:33] Rapid rise of AI-generated “vibe coding” raises concerns about software vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks[00:02:44] ASU+GSV preview highlights the importance of relationships over deal-making at major edtech gatherings[00:08:26] Anthropic's Mythos model withheld due to its ability to uncover critical security flaws across systems[00:11:37] Growing need for AI systems to defend against AI-driven cybersecurity threats[00:14:18] Schools question edtech effectiveness amid too many tools and limited evidence of impact[00:15:23] Debate over screen time intensifies as some classrooms move toward eliminating devices[00:20:47] Discussion on whether smaller, more personalized school models better serve students[00:26:08] OpenAI faces leadership changes and increasing competition from Anthropic and Google[00:30:30] Big Tech's varying levels of investment in education reshape the competitive landscape[00:33:25] AI disrupts entry-level job markets, raising concerns about college graduate employment[00:36:12] Future workforce will demand adaptability, entrepreneurship, and continuous learningPlus, special guest:[00:37:34] Yoon Yang, CEO and Co-founder of Pensive, on AI-powered grading and personalized tutoring in higher education

Sometimes it's not one big moment that shapes us, but a series of experiences that quietly stay, like traveling far from home at a young age, listening to stories passed down at the kitchen table, beginning to understand that where we come from carries more meaning over time.In this episode, I'm joined by Yoon Kim, a journalist, storyteller, and event producer whose work is grounded in curiosity and connection. His path has taken him across cultures and continents, but what stands out most is how he listens for the nuance, the history, and the humanity inside every story.We talk about his early travels with his father to places that felt both distant and eye-opening, and how those experiences shaped not just his worldview, but the kinds of questions he asks today in his journalism. There's a depth to the way Yoon approaches storytelling, a sense that the real story is often just beneath the surface.At the center of our conversation are his grandparents and their work with the White Lamb textile factory, where fleeced cotton was first commercialized in the 50's. What begins as a story about innovation unfolds into a reflection on resilience, creativity, and the quiet influence of a life lived with purpose.Yoon also leads the Outdoor Media Summit, a gathering that brings together journalists, creators, and brands in the outdoor industry. We explore how his work in the industry continues to evolve, and why creating space for meaningful storytelling feels more important than ever.This is a conversation about paying attention to the stories that shape us, and recognizing their value while we're still close enough to hold onto them.Only on Speaking of Travel! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler. 

March 31, 2026 - The Korea Society and Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation is proud to present Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in a conversation with Kyung Yoon. With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series promotes the understanding of central themes of our human existence through a series of lectures by distinguished speakers and conversation with extraordinary individuals who exemplify the universal values in line with the mission of Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation and The Korea Society. For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/2119-rabbi-angela-buchdahl-with-kyung-yoon

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Suzanne Yoon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners, a Chicago- based private equity firm redefining the lower middle market. With over 25 years of experience, Suzanne founded Kinzie on the conviction that sustainable value is unlocked by integrating people and operational innovation with technology.   Under her leadership, Kinzie specializes in founder transitions across the manufacturing, business services, and consumer sectors. Suzanne and her team move beyond traditional oversight to serve as hands-on partners, utilizing tech-driven efficiencies to scale established businesses while honoring their heritage.   A recognized industry trailblazer, Suzanne has been honored by The Wall Street Journal as a Top Female Deal Maker and by Mergers & Acquisitions as a leading voice in Mid-Market M&A. Beyond the firm, she serves on the board of NYSE-listed ADT and the Chicago Bears Women's Advisory Board. An avid outdoorswoman and proud University of Iowa alumna, Suzanne enjoys golfing and fishing with her husband and three children.

What happens when a democracy is pushed to the brink? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ben Engel to explore the outrageous martial law declaration, the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, the life sentence, and the rise of the far-right in South Korea. We also explore the powerful concept of Min-sim (민심) and how ethno-nationalism is reshaping the country's democratic future. About the Guest: Benjamin Engel is an assistant professor of Korean Studies at Dankook University. He received his Ph.D. and Master's in International Studies from the Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University. He previously worked as a research professor at the Institute of International Affairs at Seoul National University and as a researcher at the Institute of Peace and Unification Studies and at the East Asia Institute. His recent academic publications include "Koreagate Revisited: ROK Government Lobbying on the Human Rights Issue" in Cold War History (2024) and "Making Amends: U.S. Public Diplomacy Efforts in the late 1980s to Address the Gwangju Democracy Movement" in Korea Journal (2024). Additionally, he has written several articles linking history to current affairs and analyses of US-ROK relations in various publications including East Asia Forum, The Diplomat, and Korea Pro and has been quoted in various media outlets including the Washington Post, Financial Times, and Korean Herald. Originally from United States and a graduate of the University of Missouri, he has been living and researching in South Korea since 2010. Public Profiles https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-engel-73178443/  https://bsky.app/profile/benjaminaengel.bsky.social Discussion Outline 0:00 Explaining What Happened 5:00 How Dangerous Was It? 7:10 Why Did Yoon Do It? 11:40 Sentencing the President 16:40 Explaining Minsim 23:10 Ideology in Korea 27:25 Ethnonationalism in Korea 33:00 Gender and Demographics 37:00 Assessing Lee Jae Myung 43:00 Democratic Lessons for the US 47:15 Korean Culture 51:40 How Did Korea Become Democratic? 58:15 Recommendations   Thanks to Patreon members: Bhavya, Roxanne Murrell, Sara B Cooper, Anne Brennels, Ell, Johnathan Filbert Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=62047873 David A. Tizzard has a PhD in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He writes a weekly column in the Korea Times, is a social-cultural commentator, and a musician who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades. He can be reached at datizzard@swu.ac.kr. Connect with us: ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ David's Insta: @datizzard ▶ KD Insta: @koreadeconstructed Listen to Korea Deconstructed ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com

Ralph welcomes J.B. Branch (Public Citizen's Big Tech accountability advocate) to discuss some of the sectors that Big Tech is disrupting with artificial intelligence. Then, Steve, David, and Hannah speak to Russell Mokhiber about the latest issue of the Capitol Hill Citizen. Finally, Ralph speaks on the legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.J.B. Branch is the Big Tech accountability advocate for Public Citizen's Congress Watch division. He leads Public Citizen's advocacy efforts on artificial intelligence accountability, consumer data and privacy rights, tech product safety, platform oversight, and child online safety protections.What's happening is these AI companies are taking a page out of the playbook of the social media days. When social media was brand new, they were trying to say that this technology is going to lead to people being more connected, it's going to lead to efficiencies, it's going to lead to overall positives. And in fact, there were times where you had big tech CEOs who were saying that a lot of this money was going to trickle down. And you look down, and you look up, and I'm not any richer because Facebook stock is soaring or Microsoft's is soaring. What we're really seeing is the same thing that's happened with these large tech companies—which is that they promised the world, they offer back very little, and in fact, what they offer up is a series of harms.JB BranchCongress has been really bought into AI. They're buying into this idea that it's a race for the world between us and China. So you have some congressional folks who believe that this is a race against China and that we need to harness this weapon. And then you have a lot of corporate money from these AI companies…They're dumping a lot of money into congressional races, to ensure that they're propping up candidates who align with this deregulatory scheme.JB BranchRussell Mokhiber is editor of the Corporate Crime Reporter and the Capitol Hill Citizen. He is also founder of singlepayeraction.org, and editor of the website Morgan County USA.I see [the Capitol Hill Citizen] philosophy along a couple lines. One is that it's not left right, it's top down. We consider both political parties corrupt to the core, but there's a rising tide of activism against both parties, against the institutional parties. And so, for example, in the current issue, we bristle against those who are what we call “negativo”. We're very “positivo”. So while we're living in very difficult times, there's a rising tide of activism challenging members of Congress, both current members in Congress as citizen activists and also as candidates…And so what we're seeing is this up-down resurgence from the bottom—populists of all stripes rising up against the technocratic billionaires who've brought us to this state.Russell Mokhiber[Jesse Jackson] was an advocate of non-violence, of self-reliance. And the amazing thing about him is how he appeared everywhere. I mean there was nothing remote about Jesse Jackson. He appeared everywhere. If the farmers were being driven into bankruptcy by agribusiness, he was there. If there need to be prisoners released in foreign countries, he was there… The thing that most people didn't realize is how much personal pressure he was under by his opponents. In those days, challenging certain conditions that we don't even know about now because of Jesse and other civil rights leaders' works, really upset the power structure. And they didn't take it lying down. So all these places he went to, he was very much under great pressure.Ralph NaderNews 2/20/26* Our top stories this week concern the continuing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. First, the Columbus Dispatch reports Republican Senator Jon Husted of Ohio accepted more than $100,000 from Epstein associate Les Wexner. Husted's opponent in his reelection campaign, former Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, blasted Husted for accepting this money and implied that Wexner's donations pushed Husted to initially vote against releasing the Epstein files. In damage control mode, the Husted campaign announced they would donate Wexner's campaign contributions to charity. Wexner himself appeared in front of the House Oversight committee this week. Wexner denied any wrongdoing, claiming that Epstein “conned” him and called him a “clever, diabolical … master manipulator.” Democrats on the committee were skeptical, with Congressman Robert Garcia stating “There is no single person that was more involved with providing Jeffrey Epstein with the financial support to commit his crimes than Les Wexner,” per the Hill.* In related news, the New York Times reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested for misconduct stemming from his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Specifically, he stands accused of passing along confidential information to Epstein while the disgraced former prince served as a British trade envoy. His brother, King Charles III is quoted saying he supports a “full, fair and proper process” to investigate these claims. The Times notes the striking disparity in the official response from law enforcement in the U.K. versus the U.S., writing, “The British authorities have moved aggressively to investigate the possibility of crimes emerging from the three million pages of correspondence with Mr. Epstein… police in the United States have not.”* Meanwhile in Los Angeles, prominent entertainment executive and sports agent Casey Wasserman has drawn fire from many LA politicians, including City Controller Kenneth Mejia, L.A. County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath, City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and fellow Councilmember and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman over his ties to Epstein lieutenant Ghislane Maxwell, as revealed in the latest tranche of files. High-profile clients of Wasserman's agency immediately began to abandon the firm. High profile deserters include pop star Chappell Roan and Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach. Wasserman announced he would sell the agency shortly thereafter. However, Wasserman still chairs the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee. This week, LA Mayor Karen Bass weighed in to call Wasserman's behavior “abhorrent” and say that while she cannot fire him, it is her opinion that he should step down. Astonishingly, the LA28 board announced after a review of Wasserman's conduct that he should remain on as committee chair. This from LA Magazine.* Speaking of local boards, this week New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the appointment of six new members of the Rent Guidelines Board, including a new Chair. With these six appointments, comprising two-thirds of the total board, Mamdani is poised to deliver on one of his key campaign promises – a rent freeze for tenants in rent-stabilized apartments. These appointees range from experienced civil servants to academics to union organizers, among others. This is a major victory for Mamdani, and comes at a key moment when other items on his governing agenda are being challenged by budgetary constraints due to long-term mismanagement of the city's finances.* Another rent-related story comes to us from Minnesota. CBS reports the tenants union Twin Cities Tenants, along with five labor unions totaling over 25,000 workers, are calling for a statewide rent strike to pressure lawmakers to enact an eviction moratorium. This comes in the context of Operation Metro Surge, the federal government's sprawling immigration enforcement action which resulted in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. As this piece notes, many residents of the Twin Cities stayed home from work during the operation, out of fear of being detained, resulting in many tenants being short on rent ahead of March 1st. According to an analysis by the University of Minnesota renters in the state have racked up between $27 and $51 million in rent debt since the onset of Metro Surge. This in addition to the average statewide rent debt of $44.6 million in any two-month period.* Turning to Gaza-related news, this week saw major updates in the legal drama of Palestine Action in Britain. On February 13th, AP reported that the country's High Court ruled the government acted unlawfully by outlawing Palestine Action and deeming it a terrorist organization. The Judges said that Palestine Action's activities did not meet the “level, scale and persistence” that would justify a legal proscription. However, the court allowed the government to keep the ban in place pending the government's appeal. The group was banned last June after breaking into a Royal Air Force base to protest the slaughter in Gaza. Despite this ruling in the group's favor, which came on the heels of a ruling dismissing charges against six Palestine Action activists, the BBC reports those activists will be retried by the government over their alleged role in causing damage to an Elbit Systems facility near Bristol. Charges against 18 other defendants accused of participating in the break-in will be dropped.* Meanwhile, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and one of the Catholic Church's highest officials, was asked to comment on President Trump's proposed Board of Peace, the international body intended to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza. Pizzaballa replied “What do I think of the Board of Peace? I think it is a colonialist operation: others deciding for the Palestinians.” The Patriarch added “They asked us to enter. I've never had a billion (dollars),” referring to the $1 billion price for a permanent board seat, but “above all, this is not the Church's task: It is the sacraments, the dignity of the person.” This from OSV News. Pizzaballa has long sought self-determination for the Palestinians alongside peace in the region, even putting his own life on the line for that cause. Just after the October 7th Hamas attacks, Pizzaballa offered to exchange himself for the Israeli hostages in Hamas custody.* And in East Asia, NBC reports ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been found guilty of insurrection over his failed self-coup plot, which involved storming parliament and imposing martial law. The South Korean high court stopped short of accepting the prosecution's request for the death penalty – which they justified using the case law derived from the execution of King Charles Stuart of England in 1649 – and instead sentenced Yoon to life in prison. Decrying the verdict, Yoon's lawyers called the trial “nothing more than a mere formality to reach a predetermined conclusion.” Yoon has the right to appeal the ruling. Given the failure of American institutions to check the creeping authoritarianism in our political system, it is awe-inspiring to see it happen in a country that has struggled with authoritarian rule in its much more recent past.* Turning back to domestic news, Mike Selig, the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) posted a strange video this week, claiming that “American prediction markets have been hit with an onslaught of state-led litigation,” and announcing that the CFTC will launch a legal campaign to block states from regulating sites like Polymarket and Kalshi by asserting that such regulation is the sole purview of the Commission. In the video, Selig argues that these sites “provide useful functions for society by allowing everyday Americans to hedge commercial risks, like increases in temperature and energy price spikes…[and] serve as an important check on our news media and our information streams.” A number of states have taken action to regulate prediction markets, including Nevada, along with Arizona, Michigan, New York and Illinois, to name just a few. One powerful constituency pushing for state-level regulation of prediction markets is the traditional gambling industry. Adam Greenblatt, CEO of sportsbook BetMGM, thundered in a recent interview “They pay no state taxes, there are no consumer protections, there are no penalties for underage play.” This from Axios.* Finally, we pay tribute to activist, civil rights leader, and political forefather of modern multiracial progressive politics, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson, who passed away this week at age 84, was a protégé of Martin Luther King and ran groundbreaking presidential campaigns in the 1980s assembling the “Rainbow Coalition,” which sought civil rights for racial and ethnic minorities and the LGBT community alongside a sweeping anti-poverty agenda. In the 1990s, Jackson was elected Shadow Delegate and then Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia. In the 21st century, Jackson took on an elder statesman role in progressive circles, continuing to lead the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and attending major protest events – including the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and 2024 pro-Palestine encampments – even after his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2017 and multiple COVID-related hospitalizations. Since his passing, Jackson has been eulogized by a host of prominent political figures, including Donald Trump, Curtis Sliwa, Bernie Sanders, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the Clintons, Reverends William J. Barber and Al Sharpton, the descendents of Martin Luther King, longtime Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa among many others. Like Ralph Nader, Jackson remained a leading light of the American Left during its lowest ebb in modern history. He followed his own iconic exhortation to “keep hope alive.” The least we can do is to carry on this legacy.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The U.K.'s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested on misconduct charges, Trump suggests that a decision on Iran could be made within the next 10 days, Trump's Board of Peace holds its inaugural meeting, former South Korean President Yoon is sentenced to life in prison, José María Balcázar is sworn in as Peru's interim president, the U.S. reportedly moves to launch a portal to bypass EU content bans, Tucker Carlson alleges he was briefly detained by Israeli authorities, Canada unveils five new Express Entry immigration categories for 2026, a study warns of a rising number of fire-prone weather days, and a U.S. judge dismisses a $10 million "boneless wings" lawsuit. Sources: Verity.News

In this week's episode, the team unpacks the landmark court ruling that sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his role in the Dec. 2024 martial law decree. They also examine the broader political implications, reactions from the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition People Power Party and what risks may lie ahead for South Korea's conservative bloc. The conversation then shifts to trade with South Korea slipping from fourth to ninth place in U.S. import rankings in 2025, largely due to tariffs and weaker performance in sectors such as automobiles and steel, even as soaring semiconductor prices have buoyed overall trade figures.  Jeongmin also shares insights from the Munich Security Conference, where she attended as the only Korean participant. She reflects on South Korea's limited official presence, the growing importance of supply chain and security discussions among global stakeholders and the opportunities Seoul may be missing in high-level diplomatic and industry forums. Looking ahead, the team previews Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's upcoming visit to Seoul, potential areas of cooperation including trade and supply chains, as well as the People Power Party's reported plans to rebrand. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's ex-president, has been handed a life sentence for insurrection. That is by no means the end of the story of division in the country. Nervous AI-watchers fret about which workers might be replaced; our analysis suggests white-collar workers can breathe easy. And the memoir of Gisèle Pelicot, a rape survivor turned global symbol of strength.Guests and hosts:Noah Sneider, East Asia bureau chiefAlex Domash, economics correspondentAlexandra Suich Bass, Culture editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: South Korea, Yoon Suk YeolAI, white-collar jobsGisèle Pelicot, memoirGet a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's ex-president, has been handed a life sentence for insurrection. That is by no means the end of the story of division in the country. Nervous AI-watchers fret about which workers might be replaced; our analysis suggests white-collar workers can breathe easy. And the memoir of Gisèle Pelicot, a rape survivor turned global symbol of strength.Guests and hosts:Noah Sneider, East Asia bureau chiefAlex Domash, economics correspondentAlexandra Suich Bass, Culture editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: South Korea, Yoon Suk YeolAI, white-collar jobsGisèle Pelicot, memoirGet a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryOn this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine sit down with Katherine Andrews, director of the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation, to explore the dynamic growth of outdoor recreation in Arkansas. Established in 2021, the Office of Outdoor Recreation was created to amplify the state's natural assets while fostering entrepreneurial opportunities and economic development. Katherine explains the office's mission to leverage state resources for both industry and communities, collaborating with entrepreneurs and agencies to position Arkansas as an outdoor haven.The conversation delves into Arkansas's seven billion dollar outdoor recreation economy, which has become a bigger generator than farming activities, encompassing everything from manufacturing products to services like guiding and hospitality. Katherine illustrates how the state is not only a destination for hunting and fishing but also a hotspot for activities like mountain biking, gravel cycling, climbing, and kayaking.A highlight of the episode is the discussion about the Governor's Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Economy Summit, a collaborative event bringing together industry stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and public agencies. This year features the inaugural Arkansas Outdoor Pitch Night, where startups and innovators will have the chance to showcase their ideas in areas such as hospitality, recreation tech, and product development.For those interested in Arkansas's rapidly evolving outdoor sector, this episode provides a wealth of insight and inspiration!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(06:39) Outdoor Recreation Expansion Opportunities(08:22) How Outdoor Rec Boosts Local Economies(15:50) Arkansas's Inaugural Outdoor Pitch Night(18:40) The Governor's Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation(19:26) Closing ThoughtsLinksCaleb TalleyJeff AmerineStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeKatherine AndrewsOffice of Outdoor Recreation52nd Annual Arkansas Governor's Conference on Tourism

Ehemaliger Prinz Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor im Zusammenhang mit Epstein-Affäre festgenommen, Hilfe für Gazastreifen bei erster Sitzung des "Friedensrats" von US-Präsident Trumps zugesagt, Vermehrter Einsatz von Bodendrohnen im Ukraine-Krieg, Südkoreas ehemaliger Präsident Yoon zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt, Ernüchterung der CDU vor Parteitag in Stuttgart, Laut Deutschland-Monitor 2025 viele Menschen offen für autoritäre Ideen, Olympische Winterspiele 2026, Das Wetter Hinweis: Die Beiträge zu Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor und den "Olympischen Winterspielen" dürfen aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht vollständig auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the sentencing of a former South Korean President.

Ehemaliger Prinz Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor im Zusammenhang mit Epstein-Affäre festgenommen, Hilfe für Gazastreifen bei erster Sitzung des "Friedensrats" von US-Präsident Trumps zugesagt, Vermehrter Einsatz von Bodendrohnen im Ukraine-Krieg, Südkoreas ehemaliger Präsident Yoon zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt, Ernüchterung der CDU vor Parteitag in Stuttgart, Laut Deutschland-Monitor 2025 viele Menschen offen für autoritäre Ideen, Olympische Winterspiele 2026, Das Wetter Hinweis: Die Beiträge zu Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor und den Olympischen Winterspielen dürfen aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht vollständig auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden. Korrektur: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet.

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 20th February 2026.Today : India artificial intelligence. Korea Yoon prison. Iran British couple. Peru President. Chile explosion. US Board of Peace. Sudan genocide? Kenyans fight for Russia. Kosovo protests. UK Andrew arrested. Italy Olympics.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison for insurrection over his declaration of emergency martial law.

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Quantum computing threatens cryptocurrency by potentially breaking the elliptic curve cryptography (ECDSA) used for signatures, allowing hackers to derive private keys from public keys and steal funds. While powerful enough machines may not arrive for 10–15 years, they pose risks to long-term Bitcoin storage, particularly old or reused addresses. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaulGuest: Yoon Auh, Founder & CEO of Bolts Technologies IncBolt Technologies website ➜ https://boltstechnologies.xyz/00:00 intro00:07 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:32 Quantum FUD?01:06 Lyn Alden: Quantum Risk effecting Bitcoin price now02:20 Quantum Threat is Real06:46 TradFi vs Crypto Risks09:20 China Attacking Bitcoin?12:10 Most Vulnerable Blockchains12:45 Every Blockchain Could Upgrade14:02 Quantum Interest Growing16:09 How To Become Quantum-Safe18:30 Choose Your Own Cryptography20:50 Everything is an educated guess22:39 Private Keys in the future23:54 Value Premium for Quantum Resistant Blockchains24:55 American Standard is dead27:10 U.S. Leadership28:30 outro#quantum #Bitcoin #Crypto~Quantum Threat vs Crypto

The 61-year-old is the second member of Yoon's cabinet to be sentenced ‌for their role in the martial law declaration, after former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo received 23 years last month.

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Ralph welcomes professor and historian Daniel Immerwahr to discuss the history of the United States' overseas possessions and his book "How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States."Daniel Immerwahr is a professor and historian at Northwestern University. He is the author of Thinking Small: The United States and the Lure of Community Development and How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States.What I wanted to do in the book was to look at the United States and to take seriously the parts of the United States that don't always feature in the textbooks—that are outside of the mainland, the contiguous blob. And what I discovered when I did that was that these places were often in the mainland's mind seen as peripheral places, but this was not a peripheral history…It turns out that once you've got the territories in view, you have a different understanding of them. And so a lot of US history (and really important parts of US history) has actually taken place outside of the part of the country that we normally think of as the United States.Daniel ImmerwahrI got really interested in the book in how it came to be and why it mattered that US standards prevailed and how other countries dealt with that by either jumping on the ship or trying to resist and that became difficult for them. And how emotionally hard it is for other parts of the world to [face] this onslaught of not just the US military, not just US planes, its bombs—we know all that stuff, and I don't want to diminish it, but all the US stuff and ways of talking and the English language and the dollar. And each one of those comes as a kind of challenge: Are you going to adopt this or not? Because life's going to be a little harder if you don't, but if you do, you're kind of a puppet. And everyone in the world has had to deal with that challenge on a daily basis—what screws they use, what language they speak, all that kind of stuff. And we don't talk about that a lot, but that actually strikes me as a really important facet of US power.Daniel ImmerwahrNews 1/23/26* Our first two stories this week come to us from New York City. On January 16th, Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew a line in the sand in an address celebrating a historic settlement with A&E real estate. While A&E is a serial offender, racking up “over 140,000 total violations, including 35,000 in the last year alone,” Mayor Mamdani made clear that this was to serve as an example for other landlords, saying “City Hall will not sit idly by and accept this illegality, nor will we allow bad actors to continue to harass tenants with impunity.” Mayor Mamdani made tenants rights a central pillar of his campaign and is signaling that it will be a major aspect of his administration as well, with the centerpiece being the “Rental Ripoff” hearings he plans to hold in all five boroughs. Yet again, Mamdani provides a blueprint for other Democratic elected officials in cities across the nation, if only they would pick up the mantle.* In other news out of New York, on January 13th New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a “settlement ending Betar US's…campaign of violence, harassment, and intimidation against Arab, Muslim, and Jewish New Yorkers.” Betar, an extremist Zionist outfit, is considered so fringe that even the ultra-Zionist Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has labeled it an “extremist group” for its “embrace of Islamophobia and harass[ment] of Muslims.” Examples of Betar's bias-motivated harassment include labeling keffiyehs, traditional Palestinian scarves – as “rape rags” and claiming that the number of babies who had died in Gaza was “not enough,” adding, “we demand blood in Gaza.” According to this announcement, Betar is seeking to dissolve its nonprofit corporation and intends to wind down operations in New York. Mayor Mamdani added, “For years, Betar has sowed a campaign of hatred across New York, trafficking in Islamophobic extremism and harassing those with whom they disagreed. There is no place for their bigotry in our politics, and I'm grateful for [Attorney General James's] unflagging pursuit of justice.”* In more Israel news, earlier this week Israeli human rights lawyer Alon Sapir recounted the following story on social media. “On Saturday, I represented an American Jewish activist in deportation proceedings from the country due to his leftism. In the hearing, they presented him with a photo from a demonstration in the US to link him to anti-Israel organizations.” The photo in question was “taken at a demonstration against the Nazis in Charlottesville [Virginia],” and the Israelis “apparently took it from a page that promotes white supremacy.” This deportation proceeding – wherein the Israeli government used a white-supremacist photograph of an activist protesting Nazism to deport him on the grounds of being anti-Israel, is of course, stunningly backwards. But, as Sapir writes, “Indeed, [this is] grounds for deportation from the Jewish state.” * In more news from abroad, the New York Times reports the People's Republic of China has hit a new economic milestone: the world's largest trade surplus ever. According to economic data released by the country's General Administration of Customs, “China's surplus, the value of goods and services it sold abroad versus its imports, reached $1.19 trillion, an increase of 20 percent from 2024.” As this piece notes, “The enormous trade surplus…came despite efforts by President Trump to use tariffs to contain China's factories.” While the tariffs succeeded in reducing China's trade surplus with the United States by 22% last year, Chinese firms compensated by increasing sales to other regions and “in many cases bypassing American tariffs by shipping goods to the United States through Southeast Asia and elsewhere.” In short, the tariffs have succeeded only in raising prices for American consumers by forcing Chinese firms to route their products through secondary markets instead of selling directly to Americans – further enriching China while further immiserating everyday Americans.* This trade surplus is expected to widen further with news of an economic thaw between China and Canada. AP reports Canada has “agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products,” according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney added that there would initially be an annual cap of 49,000 Chinese EVs coming into the Canadian market at a tariff rate of 6.1%, but this cap would grow to about 70,000 over the next five years. In return, China will “reduce its total tariff on canola seeds, a major Canadian export, from 84% to about 15%,” and allow visa-free travel to China for Canadian citizens, many of whom are of Chinese descent. This deal is obviously a humiliating disaster for President Trump, who sought to both isolate China economically and force Canada to further subjugate itself to the United States, going so far as to muse about annexing the country and making it the “51st state.” Like the Greenland fiasco, this is a case of Trump needlessly alienating American allies, driving them into the open arms of more rational partners like China.* Meanwhile, in South Korea, Al Jazeera reports former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in the failed coup attempt orchestrated by ousted president Yoon Suk-yeol. In a moving statement, Judge Lee Jin-gwan of the Seoul Central District Court, said Han “disregarded his duty and responsibility as prime minister,” and “As a result…South Korea was in danger ​of returning to the dark past ‌when the basic rights and liberal democratic order of the people were violated, potentially preventing them from escaping from the quagmire of dictatorship.” These words sound especially tragic to American ears at this moment, as our country slides ever further away from basic rights and liberal democratic order. Han is “the first member of Yoon's cabinet to be found guilty and sentenced to jail,” and his sentence gives an indication of how seriously the court is taking this matter. As we discussed last week, prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Yoon himself.* Moving back to American politics, NOTUS reports Congresswoman and Senate hopeful Jasmine Crockett is amassing money from some unsavory donors. These include, “Tech titan and conservative provocateur Marc Andreessen [and] Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss of Facebook fame,” as well as several super PACs funded by the cryptocurrency lobby. Perhaps most damningly though, she has received donations from the PACs for BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, and massive defense contractor Lockheed Martin. Crockett's acceptance of these donations has sent ripples through the progressive community. Fellow Texas Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett called it “very troubling that she would be reliant on those kinds of contributions.” Adam Green, a co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, is quoted in this piece refuting characterizations of Crockett as in line with that group's preferences, saying “To call her in any way the progressive or leftist candidate is a misnomer...She's a somewhat effective anti-Trump troll and resistance liberal, but is not one of us when it comes to a progressive populist or anti-corporate warrior.” Green added that his group will likely endorse Crockett's opponent in the primary, Texas State Representative James Talarico. As of mid-January, Talarico leads Crockett 47% to 38% in the polls, with 15% undecided, per Emerson.* Another red state senate race, this one in Montana, just got more interesting in its own way. According to the Montana Free Press, “University of Montana President Seth Bodnar is expected to run for U.S. Senate as an independent,” which the paper claims is “part of an elaborate plan apparently backed by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.” Apparently, this move has angered Montana Democrats, two of whom have filed long-shot bids to run against incumbent Republican Senator Steve Daines. The Free Press reached out to Tester for a comment, and he sent back a text message explaining his reasoning behind backing the independent bid, writing “Every race I ran as Montana Senator and U.S. Senator it was about distancing myself from the Democratic Party…. During my last two races the democratic Party was poison in my attempts to get re-elected.” Tester is likely taking some inspiration from the Independent Senate campaigns of Dan Osborn in Nebraska. Osborn ran against incumbent Republican Deb Fischer in 2024 and made the race unusually competitive, eventually losing 53% to 47%. Osborn is now running against Nebraska's other incumbent Republican Senator, billionaire Pete Ricketts, and the two are in a statistical dead heat in the polls.* Next, with tax season on the horizon, the neutering of the Internal Revenue Service is starting to be felt. More Perfect Union reports “The IRS is effectively unable to audit private equity, venture capital, and real estate investment firms,” because “Thousands of workers have been fired from the agency,” post-DOGE. According to the numbers, audits of the aforementioned giant enterprises have “dropped 80 or 90%.” Stunningly, Forbes reports that instead of fighting to re-fund the IRS and restore some oversight to the lawless corporate sector, lawmakers from both parties are seeking to slash $11.7 billion of the $80 billion allocated to the agency in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. As this piece notes, that number itself is deceptive; a report issued by the Treasury Inspector General, found that that $80 billion has already been shrunken down to just $37.6 billion, and the IRS has only spent about $13.8 billion of the IRA funding. The Treasury Inspector General's projections of the additional funds available to the IRS is approximately $19.3 billion, meaning an additional cut of $11.7 billion would effectively curtail any plans to expand the IRS to police large, complex financial entities.* Finally, on January 14th, Congresswoman Robin Kelly of Illinois formally introduced three articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. These articles, accusing Noem of obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, self-dealing, and directing ICE to make “widespread warrantless arrests, forgo due process, and use violence against United States citizens, lawful residents, and other individuals,” initially garnered 80 Democratic cosponsors. But that list appears to be growing. Newsweek reports that as of January 21st, the list has grown to 100 cosponsors, nearly half of the 213-member Democratic caucus in the House. A successful impeachment vote is unlikely, as Republicans still control the House, but as provocative and unpopular actions across the country – by DHS in general and ICE specifically – continue to escalate, this list is only expected to grow. The larger question remains however: even if Noem is removed, will that force the administration to change course or will they simply appoint another pliant enforcer in her place. We can't know unless we try.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

OA1227 - Come play the worst ever round of the Connections game and figure out what on earth Tuskegee Alabama, the CDC, Southern Denmark University, and the West African country of Guinea-Bissau all have in common, as RFK Jr. continues his campaign of “just asking questions” that we already have the answer to. Black men untreated in Tuskegee syphilis study. Heller, J. (July 25, 1972; republished May 10, 2017). Associated Press. The untreated syphilis study at Tuskegee timeline. Centers for Disease Control. (September 4, 2024). 45 CFR 46 Protection of Human Subjects. (Department of Health and Human Services regulations to implement the National Research Act and create Institutional Review Board policies). Hepatitis B. World Health Organization (July 23, 2025). Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike. Godoy, M. (December 26, 2025). NPR. RFK Jr. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to resemble Denmark's in unprecedented move. Lovelace Jr., B., Edwards, E., Fattah, M., & Bendix, A. (January 5, 2026). NBC News. What is actually the emerging evidence about non-specific vaccine effects in randomized trials from the Bandim Health Project? Støvring, H., Ekstrøm, C.T., Schneider, J.W., & Strøm, C. (2025). Vaccine, 68, 1-4. Notice of award of a single source unsolicited grant to fund University of Southern Denmark (SDU). Department of Health and Human Services. (December 15, 2025). U.S. plan for $1.6m hepatitis B vaccine study in Africa called ‘highly unethical'. Schreiber, M. & Lay, K. (December 19, 2025). The Guardian. CDC awards $1.6 million for hepatitis B vaccine study by controversial Danish researchers. Szabo, L. (December 18, 2025). Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. CDC funds controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in African newborns. Offord, C. (December 18, 2025). Science Insider. Research ethics and compliance support. Southern Denmark University. Further reading: Qiao, H. (2018). A brief introduction to institutional review boards in the United States. Pediatric Investigation, 2, 46-51. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. International compilation of human research standards. https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/international/compilation-human-research-standards/index.html University of North Carolina. Nuremberg Code. https://research.unc.edu/human-research-ethics/resources/ccm3_019064/ Torrance, R.J., Mormina, M., Sayeed, S., Kessel, A., Yoon, C.H., & Cislaghi, B. (2024). Is the U.N. receiving ethical approval for its research with human participants? Journal of Medical Ethics, 51, 1-4. Barchi, F. & Little, M.T. (2016). National ethics guidance in Sub-Saharan Africa on the collection and use of human biological specimens: A systematic review. BMC Medical Ethics, 17, 1-25. Salhia, B. & Olaiya, V. (2020). Historical perspectives on ethical and regulatory aspects of human participants research: Implications for oncology clinical trials in Africa. JCO Global Oncology, 6, 959-965. Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

The episode follows AMBUSH's evolution from jewelry made for friends to a brand that Yoon describes as a platform, shaped by experimentation rather than a rigid business plan. She speaks candidly about learning in real time, being paid to learn, and why every job and skill eventually becomes useful. From research as a daily practice to AI as a tool that can accelerate creative work without replacing it, Yoon makes a case for staying open, resisting the urge to live in boxes, and trading horizontal expansion for deeper, more human storytelling. Her definition of what feels contemporary now is simple and powerful, pursuing who you are fearlessly, and staying uniquely human in a world increasingly driven by algorithms. Episode Highlights: A childhood shaped by movement and solitudeGrowing up between Korea, Hawaii, California, and Seattle, Yoon reflects on how constant relocation fostered independence, imagination, and an ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Solitude as a creative advantageTime spent alone became a space for imagination rather than isolation, laying the groundwork for curiosity, inner confidence, and long-term creative resilience. Subculture as a formative educationFrom Seattle's grunge era to Tokyo's club scene, Yoon describes how underground culture, music, and nightlife taught her more about identity and community than any formal training. Discovering design through curiosity, not strategyHer path into graphic design and later fashion emerged organically through interests in magazines, presentation, and visual storytelling, rather than a predefined career plan. Being paid to learn as a philosophyYoon frames early jobs, including PR and corporate design work, as opportunities to learn on someone else's dime, reinforcing her belief that no experience is wasted. AMBUSH as an organic unfoldingWhat began as jewelry made for friends evolved naturally into a brand, then into a platform, driven by experimentation, relationships, and responding to real demand rather than market forecasting. Tokyo as a creative accelerantMoving to Japan exposed Yoon to layered subcultures, cross-pollination between music and fashion, and a culture open to hybridity, shaping AMBUSH's DNA. Fashion as communication, not productYoon describes fashion as a visual language for expressing identity and connection, rather than simply clothing or commercial output. AI as a tool, not a replacementShe speaks openly about embracing AI as a powerful assistant that can accelerate research and execution, while insisting that creative intent and thinking cannot be outsourced. What feels contemporary nowFor Yoon, being contemporary today means fearlessly pursuing who you are, resisting algorithmic pressure, and staying grounded in humanity, curiosity, and purpose rather than chasing scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the American republic hanging in the balance, Ralph calls on Democrats to pressure Republicans in the House and Senate to impeach Trump before the midterms or suffer the consequences. Then, we welcome Dino Grandoni, co-author of a Washington Post report on the surprising ways various species of animals and plants help advance our own health and longevity.Dino Grandoni is a reporter who covers life sciences for the Washington Post. He was part of a reporting team that was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting for coverage of Hurricane Helene. He previously covered the Environmental Protection Agency and wrote a daily tipsheet on energy and environmental policy. He is co-author (with Hailey Haymond and Katty Huertas) of the feature “50 Species That Save Us.”The Democrats—while there are people like constitutional law expert Jamie Raskin (who has said a shadow hearing to publicly educate the American people on impeachment “is a good idea”) he's been muzzled by Hakeem Jeffries and Charlie Schumer, who basically don't want the Democrats to use the word impeachment. So who's using the word impeachment the most? Donald Trump—not only wants to impeach judges who decide against him, but he's talking about the Democrats impeaching him, and he uses the word all the time. So we have an upside-down situation here where the opposition party is not in the opposition on the most critical factor, which is that we have the most impeachable President in American history, getting worse by the day.Ralph NaderIf the founding fathers came back to life today, would any of them oppose the impeachment, conviction, and removal of office of Donald J. Trump, who talks about being a monarch? That's what they fought King George over. Of course, they would all support it.Ralph NaderWhat we have in these cards and in our stories at the Washington Post here are examples of the ways we know, the ways that scientists have uncovered how plants and animals help us. But we don't know what we don't know. There are likely numerous other ways that plants and animals are protecting human well-being that we don't know and we may very well never know if some of these species go extinct.Dino GrandoniI'm always eager to find these connections between human well-being and the well-being of nature and try to describe them in ways that are compelling to readers that get them to care about protecting nature. And also finding those instances (because I want to be objective here) of when human well-being and the well-being of nature might be in conflict, and that might involve some tough decisions that we as a society or policymakers have to make.Dino GrandoniNews 1/16/25* Our top two stories this week concern corporate wrongdoing. First, Business Insider reports that the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has released a new report which estimates Uber Eats and DoorDash, by altering their tipping processes in the city – moving tipping prompts to less prominent locations after checkout so upfront delivery costs would appear lower – have deprived gig delivery workers of $550 million since December 2023. As this piece notes, that was the month that New York City's minimum pay law for delivery workers took effect. As a result, “The average tip for delivery workers on the apps dropped 75%...from $3.66 to $0.93, one week after the apps made the changes…The figure has since declined to $0.76 per delivery.” This report presages a new city law that “requires the apps to offer customers the option to tip before or during checkout. Both Uber and DoorDash have sued the City over the law, which is set to take effect on January 26.” Whether the administration will stick to their guns on this issue, in the face of corporate pressure, will be a major early test for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.* Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports UnitedHealth Group “deployed aggressive tactics to collect payment-boosting diagnoses for its Medicare Advantage members.” As the Journal explains, “In Medicare Advantage, the federal government pays insurers a lump sum to oversee medical benefits for seniors and disabled people. The government pays extra for patients with certain costly medical conditions, a process called risk adjustment.” A new report from the Senate Judiciary Committee found that UnitedHealth had “turned risk adjustment into a business,” thereby exploiting Medicare Advantage and systematically and fraudulently overbilling the federal government. Due to its structure, advocates like Ralph Nader have long warned that Medicare Advantage is ripe for waste fraud and abuse, in addition to being an inferior program for seniors compared to traditional Medicare. This report supports the accuracy of these warnings. Yet, Dr. Mehmet Oz Trump's appointee to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is a longtime proselytizer for Medicare Advantage and this setback is unlikely to make him reverse course, no matter the cost to patients or taxpayers.* Yet, even as these instances of corporate criminal lawlessness pile up, the Trump administration is all but abolishing the police on the corporate crime beat. In a new report, Rick Claypool, corporate crime research director at Public Citizen, documents how the administration has “canceled or halted a total of 159 enforcement actions against 166 corporations.” This amounts to corporations avoiding payments totaling $3.1 billion in penalties for misconduct. This report further documents how these corporations have ingratiated themselves with Trump, via donations to his inauguration or ballroom project, or more typical revolving door or lobbying arrangements. As Claypool himself puts it, “The ‘law enforcement' claims the White House uses as a pretext for authoritarian anti-immigrant crackdowns, city occupations, and imperial resource seizures abroad lose all credibility when cast against the lawlessness Trump allows for the pursuit of corporate profits.”* In another instance of a Trump administration giveaway to corporations, the New York Times reports the Environmental Protection Agency will “Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution.” Under the new regulatory regime, the EPA will “estimate only the costs to businesses of complying with the rules.” The Times explains that different administrations have balanced these competing interests differently, always faced with the morbid dilemma of how much, in a dollar amount, to value human life; but “until now, no administration has counted it as zero.”* Moving to Congress, the big news from the Legislative Branch this week has to do with Bill and Hillary Clinton. NPR reports Congressman James Comer, Chair of the House Oversight Committee, issued subpoenas to the former president and former Secretary of State to testify in a committee hearing related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter published earlier this week, the Clintons formally rejected the subpoenas, calling them “legally invalid.” The Clintons' refusal to appear tees up an opportunity for Congress to exercise its contempt power and force the couple to testify. Democrats on the Oversight Committee, who agreed to issue the subpoenas as part of a larger list, have noted that “most of the other people have not been forced to testify,” indicating that this is a political stunt rather than an earnest effort. That said, there is little doubt that, at least, former President Clinton knows more about the Epstein affair than he has stated publicly thus far and there is a good chance Congress will vote through a contempt resolution and force him to testify.* In the Senate, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Murphy and other liberal Senators are “urging their Democratic colleagues to pivot to economic populism by ‘confronting' corporate power and billionaires, warning that just talking about affordability alone won't move swing voters who backed President Trump in 2024,” per the Hill. Senators Adam Schiff of California and Tina Smith of Minnesota also signed this memo. The Senators cited a recent poll that found Americans “increasingly cannot afford basic goods such as medical care and groceries,” but they also warned that “Bland policy proposals — without a narrative explaining who is getting screwed and who is doing the screwing – will not work.” Hopefully this forceful urging by fellow Senators will move the needle within the Democratic caucus in the upper house. Nothing else seems to have driven the point home.* One candidate who seems to understand this message is Graham Platner of Maine. Platner, who is endorsed by Bernie Sanders, has a controversial past that includes a career in the Marines and a stint working for the private military contractor Blackwater. However, he is running as a staunch economic populist and New Deal style progressive Democrat – and the message appears to be working. According to Zeteo, a poll conducted in mid-December found Platner up by 15 points in the primary over his opponent, current Governor Janet Mills. More concerning is the fact that this same poll shows both Platner and Mills in a dead heat with incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, indicating this could be a brutal, protracted and expensive campaign.* On the other end of the spectrum, Axios reported this week that former Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who once led the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and then served as President Biden's ambassador to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, has accepted a role as CEO and president of the Coalition for Prediction Markets. The coalition is essentially a trade association for betting websites; members include Kalshi, Crypto.com Robinhood and Coinbase, among others. The coalition will leverage Maloney's influence with Democrats, along with former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry's influence across the aisle, to lobby for favorable regulation for their industry.* Turning to foreign affairs, prosecutors in South Korea have announced that they are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-Yeol on “charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024,” per Reuters. In a stunning courtroom revelation, a prosecutor said during closing arguments that “investigators confirmed the existence of a scheme allegedly directed by Yoon and his former defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, dating back to October 2023 designed to keep Yoon in power.” The prosecutor added that “The defendant has not sincerely regretted the crime... or apologised properly to the people.” As this piece notes, South Korea has not carried out a death sentence in nearly three decades. Even still, it is remarkable to see how this case has unfolded compared to the reaction of the American judicial system to Donald Trump's attempted self-coup on January 6th, 2021.* Finally, turning to Latin America, many expected the fall of Nicolás Maduro to mean a redoubled energy crisis for the long-embargoed island nation of Cuba. Yet, the Financial Times reports that in fact, “Mexico overtook Venezuela to become Cuba's top oil supplier in 2025…helping the island weather a sharp drop in Venezuelan crude shipments.” CBS adds that “Despite President Trump's social media pronouncement…that ‘there will be no more oil or money going to Cuba — zero,' the current U.S. policy is to allow Mexico to continue to provide oil to the island, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright.” For the time being, the administration seems open to maintaining this status quo – including maintaining cordial relations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum – though this appears more strained than ever. Sheinbaum harshly criticized the kidnapping of Maduro, stating “unilateral action and invasion cannot be the basis for international relations in the 21st century,” while Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez has threatened that there could be “serious consequences for trade between our countries” if Sheinbaum “continues to undermine US policy by sending oil to the murderous dictatorship in Cuba.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

On fait le point aujourd'hui sur le procès de l'ex-président sud-coréen Yoon Suk-yeol.Today we are taking stock of the trial of former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.C'est un procès absolument historique pour la Corée du Sud, où l'ancien président risque ni plus ni moins que la peine capitale.This is an absolutely historic trial for South Korea, where the former president faces nothing less than the death penalty.Premièrement, il faut bien mesurer la gravité des accusations.First, we must fully grasp the gravity of the accusations.Le parquet parle d'insurrection et l'accuse d'avoir agi par soif de pouvoir, visant à instaurer une dictature.The prosecution is speaking of insurrection and accuses him of having acted out of a thirst for power, aiming to establish a dictatorship.Et face à un accusé qui ne montrerait, je cite, « aucun remords », la peine requise est la peine de mort.And faced with a defendant who reportedly shows, quote, "no remorse," the sentence requested is the death penalty.Deuxièmement, comment est-ce que tout ça est arrivé ?Secondly, how did all of this happen?Le 3 décembre 2024, Yoon annonce la loi martiale en direct à la télévision et envoie des troupes au Parlement.On December 3, 2024, Yoon announced martial law live on television and sent troops to Parliament.Sauf que son coup de force a échoué en quelques heures à peine.Except that his power grab failed in just a few hours.Assez de députés ont réussi à entrer dans l'hémicycle pour voter la suspension de son décret.Enough deputies managed to enter the chamber to vote for the suspension of his decree.Suite à ça, Yoon est devenu le premier président sud-coréen en exercice à être arrêté, c'était en janvier 2025, avant d'être officiellement destitué.Following that, Yoon became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested—that was in January 2025—before being officially impeached.Enfin, que dit la défense ?Finally, what does the defense say?Eh bien, Yoon Suk-yeol, lui, il soutient qu'il n'a fait qu'utiliser ses prérogatives pour, je cite, « sauvegarder la liberté ». Well, Yoon Suk-yeol himself maintains that he only used his prerogatives to, quote, "safeguard freedom." Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: CARRIE SEVERINO INTERVIEW: President of Judicial Crisis Network discusses trans Supreme Court cases debated. TRANS SCOTUS REACTIONS: Responses to arguments, including from The Five, Townhall, and Alito. GORDON CHANG INTERVIEW: Author discusses Rubio/Vance-Greenland and Denmark meeting, South Korea prosecutor seeking death penalty for ex-President Yoon, and Iran protests. CLINTONS IN CONTEMPT: Oversight Committee initiates contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton for ignoring subpoena, with Comer on impeachment articles. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martial Law in South Korea and the Shadow of the North: Colleagues Morse Tan and Gordon Chang discuss South Korea facing severe political turmoil following President Yoon's declaration of martial law, a move his supporters argue was a constitutional response to obstructionist anti-state forces; the opposition, led by figures previously sympathetic to North Korea, has been accused of attempting to paralyze the government, while accusations of "insurrection" against President Yoon are dismissed as nonsensical, with the political infighting fracturing the conservative party and leaving South Korea vulnerable to the North Korean regime in a way not seen since the Korean War. 1951

SHOW 12-8-2025 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1895 KHYBER PASS THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE FEDERAL RESERVE  BOARD OF GOVERNORS. FIRST HOUR 9-915 The DC Shooter, the Zero Units, and the Tragedy of the Afghan Withdrawal: Colleagues Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss recent violence in Washington, D.C. involving an Afghan immigrant that has drawn attention back to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021; the shooter, Ramanula Lakanal, was a member of the elite "Zero Units" of the Afghan National Army, a force that demanded priority evacuation for their families in exchange for providing security at the Kabul airport during the U.S. retreat, and while these units were stalwart allies against enemies like al-Qaeda and ISIS, they fought a "dirty war" and were accused of human rights violations, highlighting the broader failure of the withdrawal which occurred because political will faded across multiple administrations. 915-930 The Vetting Failure and the Lack of an Exit Strategy in Afghanistan: Colleagues Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggioexplain that the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan was exacerbated by the lack of a methodical exit strategy, unlike the British who organized their departure and evacuation lists well in advance; critics argue that the U.S. imported significant security risks by rushing the evacuation, bringing in over 100,000 Afghans without adequate vetting, and while there was a moral obligation to help those who served, experts suggest that wholesale importation of citizens from a war-torn country was not the only solution and that better vetting or resettlement in third countries should have been considered. 930-945 Martial Law in South Korea and the Shadow of the North: Colleagues Morse Tan and Gordon Chang discuss South Korea facing severe political turmoil following President Yoon's declaration of martial law, a move his supporters argue was a constitutional response to obstructionist anti-state forces; the opposition, led by figures previously sympathetic to North Korea, has been accused of attempting to paralyze the government, while accusations of "insurrection" against President Yoon are dismissed as nonsensical, with the political infighting fracturing the conservative party and leaving South Korea vulnerable to the North Korean regime in a way not seen since the Korean War. 945-1000 Japan Stands Up for Taiwan While Canada Demurs: Colleagues Charles Burton and Gordon Chang report that Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi recently declared that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be a "survival threatening situation" for Japan, authorizing the mobilization of self-defense forces; this statement has triggered a massive propaganda campaign from Beijing demanding a retraction, as a successful invasion of Taiwan would likely require violating Japanese sovereignty, while in contrast Canada remains reluctant to support Tokyo or criticize Beijing, hoping to secure trade benefits and diversify exports away from the U.S., leaving Japan isolated by its allies. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 The Survival of UNRWA and the Flow of Terror Finance: Colleagues Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotterreport that despite investigations revealing corruption and ties to terrorism, the UN has renewed the mandate for UNRWA for another three years; the organization's facilities have been used by Hamas and its schools have been implicated in radicalizing children, yet international efforts to replace it have stalled, while Hamas leadership refuses to disarm or accept international oversight, demanding a Palestinian state as a precondition for any change, with financial support for terror groups continuing to flow through networks in Europe and the Middle East. 1015-1030 Greece's "Achilles Shield" and Israel's Iron Beam Laser Defense: Colleagues Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter report that Greece is undertaking a historic modernization of its armed forces, unveiling a new national defense strategy focused on long-range missiles and a modernized air defense system dubbed "Achilles Shield," allowing Greece to project power more flexibly in the Eastern Mediterranean and counter threats from Turkey; in Israel, a major defensive breakthrough is imminent with the deployment of the "Iron Beam," a laser defense system capable of intercepting threats at approximately $50 per shot, expected to rewrite the rules of air defense by effectively countering drone swarms and missiles. 1030-1045 Hezbollah's Quiet Regeneration Under Naim Qassem: Colleagues David Daoud and Bill Roggio report that since the ceasefire began, Hezbollah has received at least $2 billion from Iran and is actively rearming and regenerating its forces in Lebanon; the terror group is focusing on acquiring drone swarms and other asymmetrical weapons that are cheap to produce and difficult for Israel to counter, while Hezbollah's new leader Naim Qassem is leveraging his "bookish" and underestimated persona to lower the temperature and allow the group to rebuild without attracting the same level of scrutiny as his predecessor. 1045-1100 Fragmentation in Yemen: The Southern Transitional Council Advances: Colleagues Bridget Tumi and Bill Roggio report that the civil war in Yemen is fracturing further as the Southern Transitional Council, which advocates for southern secession, advances into eastern governorates to secure territory and combat smuggling; this move has heightened tensions within the anti-Houthi coalition, as the STC is backed by the UAE while other government factions are supported by Saudi Arabia, weakening the collective effort against the Houthis who control the capital Sanaa and maintain ambitions to conquer the entire country. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 The Druze National Guard and Internal Strife in Southern Syria: Colleagues Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio report that instability is growing in Syria's Druze-majority Suwayda province, where a newly formed "National Guard" militia has begun arresting and killing political opponents; the militia is spiritually guided by Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, who has consolidated power by sidelining other Druze leaders who were open to reconciliation with the Assad regime, with Turkey expressing support for the anti-Assad Druze factions against both the Syrian government and Kurdish forces, while recent violence suggests a hardening of anti-regime sentiment. 1115-1130 The "Variable Geometry" of the Muslim Brotherhood and Its Global Affiliates: Colleagues Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio explain that the Muslim Brotherhood operates as a "mothership" for various Islamist movements, utilizing a strategy of "variable geometry" to adapt to local political environments while aiming for a global caliphate; Hamas functions as the Palestinian branch of the Brotherhood and despite being severely damaged by the war with Israel remains the dominant force in Gaza, with the Brotherhood finding state sponsorship primarily in Qatar, which provides funding and media support via Al Jazeera, and Turkey, where President Erdogan acts as a leader for the organization. 1130-1145 Ukraine Negotiations Hit a Cul-de-Sac Amidst Infiltration Tactics: Colleagues John Hardie and Bill Roggio report that peace talks regarding Ukraine are currently at a standstill, with the U.S. and Ukraine at odds over Russia's demands for territory in the Donbas versus Ukraine's need for meaningful security guarantees; while the U.S. has pressured Ukraine to concede territory, the security assurances offered are viewed skeptically by Kyiv, and Russia refuses to accept any Western military presence in Ukraine, while on the battlefield Russia employs infiltration tactics using small groups, sometimes single soldiers, to penetrate deep into Ukrainian positions. 1145-1200 The Trump Corollary: Reviving the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America: Colleague Ernesto Araújo discusses a new "Trump corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine reshaping U.S. policy in the Americas, signaling a more assertive stance against foreign influence and authoritarian regimes; this shift is evident in Venezuela, where President Maduro appears to be negotiating his exit in the face of U.S. pressure, while in Brazil the administration of Lula da Silva faces significant instability due to a massive banking scandal linking the government to money laundering and organized crime, with the new application of the Monroe Doctrine suggesting the U.S. will favor political figures aligned with its security strategy. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Devil's Advocates: Robert Stryk, Rudy Giuliani, and the Business of Influence: Colleague Kenneth P. Vogel discusses how in the power vacuum created by Donald Trump's arrival in Washington, unconventional lobbyists like Robert Stryk rose to prominence by marketing access to the new administration; Stryk, described as an "anti-hero" with a checkered business past, hosted a lavish event at the Hay-Adams Hotel to legitimize the regime of Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo, successfully delivering Rudy Giuliani as Trump's personal attorney, signaling a new informal channel for foreign diplomacy and highlighting how foreign regimes utilized large sums of money and unconventional intermediaries to seek favor. 1215-1230 The Accidental Diplomat: Robert Stryk and the New Zealand Connection: Colleague Kenneth P. Vogel explains that Robert Stryk's rise in the lobbying world was fueled by serendipity and bold bluffs, exemplified by a chance encounter with a New Zealand diplomat at a cafe; the diplomat revealed that New Zealand, having prepared for a Clinton victory, had no contacts within the incoming Trump team and could not arrange a congratulatory call between their Prime Minister and the President-elect, and Stryk, leveraging a connection to a former Trump campaign field director, provided a phone number that successfully connected the embassy to Trump's team, establishing his credibility and launching his career in high-stakes foreign lobbying. 1230-1245 Hunter Biden, Chinese Spies, and the Monetization of Political Connections: Colleague Kenneth P. Vogel reports that following his father's departure from the vice presidency, Hunter Biden faced financial pressure and sought lucrative foreign clients, leading to risky entanglements; one venture involved a corrupt Romanian real estate magnate who hired Hunter along with former FBI Director Louis Freeh and Rudy Giuliani to resolve his legal troubles, with the proposed solution involving selling land including the site of the U.S. Embassy in Romania to a Chinese state-linked fund, and Hunter Biden was aware of the nature of his associates, referring to one as the "spy chief of China." 1245-100 AM FARA: From Fighting Nazi Propaganda to Modern Transparency: Colleague Kenneth P. Vogel explains that the Foreign Agents Registration Act was originally enacted in 1938 to counter Nazi propaganda in the United States before World War II; at the time, the Third Reich was paying well-connected American consultants to whitewash Hitler's image and keep the U.S. out of the war, operating without public knowledge, and Congress passed FARA to create transparency, requiring those paid by foreign principals to influence the U.S. government or media to register their activities, with the law remaining today the primary vehicle for accountability in foreign lobbying

Dan is off this week. So we are pleased to bring you a feature from our new limited series American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism with Dr. Matthew Taylor and Rev. Susan Hayward. South Korea is a nation that is deeply entwined with the United States. From the Korean War (which never technically ended) to Korean pop culture to the deep ties between Korean and American evangelical communities, what happens in the US affects South Korea and vice versa. But most Americans weren't paying attention to the fact that Korean democracy was startlingly challenged less than a year ago when the president at the time (President Yoon) declared martial law and tried to have his political enemies arrested. That attempt at autocratic takeover was unsuccessful, because Koreans took to the streets to protest and even Yoon's own party helped overturn his martial law decision and then impeach him. What can we in the United States learn from Korean activists and religious communities about how to resist wannabe tyrants? We get help on this question from two of the foremost experts on the interchanges between Korean religion and American religion: Helen J. Kim and Ray Kim. Additional Resources https://helenjinkim.com/ Home - International Center for Religion & Diplomacy - International Center for Religion & Diplomacy Helen J. Kim, Race for Revival: How Cold War South Korea Shaped the American Evangelical Empire (New York: Oxford University Press, 2022), https://global.oup.com/academic/product/race-for-revival-9780190062422. Paul Y. Chang, Protest Dialectics: State Repression and South Korea's Democracy Movement, 1970-1979 (Redwood City, CA: Stanford University Press, 2015), https://www.sup.org/books/asian-studies/protest-dialectics.  Chanhee Ho, “Charlie Kirk Memorial in Seoul Shows Power of Christian Nationalism for Young Korean Activists,” Religion Dispatches, September 30, 2025, https://religiondispatches.org/charlie-kirk-memorial-in-seoul-shows-power-of-christian-nationalism-for-young-korean-activists/. Dr. Matthew D. Taylor is the senior Christian scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Baltimore, where he specializes in American Christianity, American Islam, Christian extremism, and religious politics. His book, The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement that is Threatening Our Democracy (Broadleaf, 2024), tracks how a loose network of charismatic Christian leaders called the New Apostolic Reformation was a major instigating force for the January 6th Insurrection and is currently reshaping the culture of the religious right in the U.S. Taylor is also the creator of the audio docuseries Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation. Rev. Susan Hayward: was until recently the lead on the US Institute of Peace's efforts to understand religious dimensions of conflict and advance efforts engaging religious actors and organizations in peacebuilding. She has conducted political asylum and refugee work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Advocates for Human Rights. Rev. Hayward studied Buddhism in Nepal and is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. www.axismundi.us Executive Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi Producer: Andrew Gill Original Music and Mixing: Scott Okamoto Production Assistance: Kari Onishi Funded through generous contributions from ICJS, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the ICRD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices