After 54 years, the Assad's brutal reign in Syria is over. Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia with his family as rebel forces swept into the capital of Damascus. President Biden called the fall of the Assad regime a "moment of historic opportunity." But he also warned of the potential risks. And President-elect Trump gave his first network TV interview since winning the election.
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The Bookmonger - Episode 537: ‘The Battle for the Jewish State’ by Victoria Coates
John J. Miller is joined by Victoria Coates to discuss her new book, 'The Battle for the Jewish State.'
The Indicator from Planet Money - How influence actually works
Influence. The ability to persuade, motivate, or connect with other people. It's one of these skills that's hard to measure, but incredibly important in the office. However, some would argue that we often misunderstand how influence works.
Today on the show, we talk to Steve Martin, Faculty Director of Behavioral Science at Columbia Business School, about the unspoken rules of influence in the workplace.
Steve is author of a recently published book titled, "Influence at Work".
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Steve is author of a recently published book titled, "Influence at Work".
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Start the Week - Security threats and future prospects for Britain and the EU
Sir Alex Younger is the former head of MI6, Britain’s secret intelligence service. He assesses the evolving security risks facing Britain in the 21st century, and how the country continues to build strategic partnerships and intelligence agreements in a fracturing world. Younger ran MI6 during President Trump’s first administration and reflects on prospects for ‘the special relationship’ in the second.
With tensions between the US and China, increased economic protectionism and the war in Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas, the Head of the Europe Programme at Chatham House, Armida van Rij, believes European security and economic prospects appear fragile. And this comes at a time of political polarisation throughout the continent.
After Britain finally left the EU in 2020 following the Brexit vote it was feared that it would be Britain that was isolated and vulnerable. Not so, claims the journalist Ross Clark, in his forthcoming polemic, Far From Eutopia: Why Europe is failing - and how Britain could do better (published 23rd January 2025). Clark pinpoints the absence of economic growth and huge disillusionment about high migration throughout Europe, and how Britain is surpassing many of its former continental partners. But questions still remain about how Britain will fare – on its own – on the global stage.
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First Things Podcast - G. K. Chesterton on Life Stories
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Brady Stiller joins in to discuss his new book, “Your Life Is a Story: G.K. Chesterton and the Paradox of Freedom.”
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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 12.9.24
Alabama
- The Prattville parade occurred including PRIDE Float, but also low attendance
- AG Steve Marshall applauds judges upholding law that bans Tik Tok app
- State lawmaker pre-files bill to include death penalty for child rape
- Sen. Tuberville weighs in on food toxins at senate hearing with FDA officials
- Sen. Britt wants DOGE to have work requirements placed for gov. benefits
- Shooting in Theodore at large party injures seven, kills one man
National
- Syrian rebels takeover Damascus, Syrian president flees to Russia
- US military launches missile strikes within Syria, claims to be for ISIS
- Trump says US should not be involved any further in Syria's problems
- Hung jury in NYC has judge downgrade the charges against Daniel Penny
- Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit by Ray Epps against Tucker Carlson
- Baton Rouge elects first Republican mayor in over 20 years
- Jay-Z named in civil case against Sean Combs for rape of a minor
Everything Everywhere Daily - CDs, DVDs, and Blu Ray
In 1982, the Phillips and Sony Corporations jointly released the compact audio disc to the world.
The technology involved was originally just used to play digital audio, but it actually had much more potential.
Over the last 40 years, basic optical disc technology used in CDs has expanded to store digital video and every type of digital data.
Yet, despite the ubiquity of the internet and the ability to access digital files all over the world, there is still a demand for this technology.
Learn more about optical discs, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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Strict Scrutiny - Leave Trans Kids Alone You Absolute Freaks (with Chase Strangio)
Kate, Melissa, and Leah break down United States v. Skrmetti, the Court’s big case on gender-affirming care for minors, with the ACLU’s Chase Strangio. Chase is one of the lawyers who argued the case–as well as the first known transgender lawyer to argue at the Supreme Court. The hosts then make a pit stop at the always-out-there Fifth Circuit before recapping the other cases the Court heard this week.
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The NewsWorthy - Dynasty Defeated, TikTok Ban Closer & ‘Eras Tour’ Farewell- Monday, December 9, 2024
The news to know for Monday, December 9, 2024!
We'll tell you how a decades-long dynasty came crashing down in Syria and how the U.S. is responding with force.
Also, President-elect Trump sat for his first TV interview since the election. He talked about pardons, inflation, immigration, and more.
Plus, learn why America's milk is now being tested in bulk, what's next for TikTok after another setback in court, and how Taylor Swift wrapped up her record-breaking 'Eras Tour.'
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Opening Arguments - Trump Doubles Down on Immigration Plans In Softball NBC Interview
OA1097 - Trump's Staff Infection, Vol. 5
Donald Trump has just reiterated his intentions for mass immigration enforcement in a Sunday Meet the Press interview, and Lydia joins for a closer look at the people who will actually be carrying these policies out. We take a quick introductory look at runner-up Attorney General pick Pam Bondi before Lydia reviews some of Project 2025’s plans and Matt explains the different roles of the DOJ and DHS in the US immigration system. Also, why has the former governor of a lightly-populated state nearly 1000 miles from the Mexican border with nothing related to immigration on her CV been chosen as the next head of Homeland Security? We have some theories--but absolutely no questions as to why family separation expert Thomas Homan will be the next American “border czar.”
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