This compelling episode delves into the recent explosive confrontation between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their Oval Office meeting. We analyze the implications of this diplomatic fallout on U.S.-Ukraine relations and the broader geopolitical landscape.

Building on this event, we explore the intricate web of influences surrounding President Trump, examining allegations of his susceptibility to figures like Vladimir Putin, and Elon Musk, and organizations like the Heritage Foundation.

The episode also features an insightful discussion inspired by the “Parrot, Owl, and Pigeon” analogy, highlighting the challenges of engaging with individuals entrenched in cognitive dissonance. We dissect the psychological barriers that hinder open dialogue and consider strategies to bridge these divides.

Trump is not a Good Man and he is unqualified for the position he holds and he nominates unqualified people for the highest roles in government. This is not a leader for our children to look up to.

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Recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court signal significant shifts in the legal landscape, with implications that extend far beyond individual cases. These rulings can be seen as the first steps of Project 2025, a strategic initiative with the potential to reshape American democracy and jeopardize the safety and rights of its citizens. This analysis will outline these rulings, explain their connection to Project 2025, and highlight the threats posed to democracy and public safety.

July 3rd 2024 --- Kevin Roberts on Real America’s Voice

• Media Matters for America

2. Current News and Events

• BBC

• CNN

• Reuters

• The Guardian

• Fox News

3. Evansville, Indiana News

• 14 News

• Courier & Press

4. U.S. Politics News

• POLITICO

• Washington Examiner

• Fox News

• The Hill

5. TikTok Trends

• Slaying Social

• Later

• Hootsuite

6. Kamala Harris News

• POLITICO

• The Week

• Fox News

• Florida Politics

7. Threads App Discussions

• MIT Technology Review

• Mint

fact-checking claims from the 2024 debate: CNN Fact Check by Daniel Dale​ (Washington Free Beacon)​.

Supreme Court decisions:

1. Justia - Opinions from 2024
2. Supreme Court of the United States - Recent Decisions
3. FindLaw - US Supreme Court Recent Cases

The recent Supreme Court rulings have wide-ranging impacts on American life, addressing issues from reproductive rights to labor laws. In FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the Court upheld the FDA's approval of mifepristone, supporting access to medical abortions (Justia). The Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney decision favored Starbucks in a unionization case, potentially discouraging union efforts (Justia). Connelly v. United States emphasized accurate estate tax valuations (Justia). In Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, the Court supported tribal sovereignty in healthcare management (Justia). The ruling in Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Co. held insurers liable for asbestos claims (Justia). Thornell v. Jones reinforced severe penalties for heinous crimes (Justia). The NRA v. Vullo decision strengthened free speech protections for advocacy groups (Justia). Lastly, Coinbase v. Suski emphasized the enforcement of arbitration agreements (Justia). For more detailed information, visit SCOTUS Blog, the Supreme Court of the United States, and FindLaw.

Friday April 19 2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/asia/china-us-biden-japan.html

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/12/world/israel-gaza-war-news-hamas

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/11/israel-damascus-strike-iran/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/12/niger-russia-us-military/

https://www.dw.com/en/belgium-probes-russian-interference-in-eu-elections/a-68804538

https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240412-exodus-from-key-town-on-myanmar-thai-border-as-it-falls-to-anti-junta-resistance

China Feels Boxed In by the U.S. but Has Few Ways to Push Back

Travel Warnings Issued as Israel Prepares for Possible Iranian Strike

Pentagon frustrated by lack of notice from Israel in Syria strike

Russian soldiers arrive in Niger as relationship with U.S. deteriorates

Belgium probes Russian 'interference' in EU elections

Exodus from key town on Myanmar-Thai border as it falls to anti-junta resistance

Strategic Showdown: Thitu Island's Battle between the Philippines and China

Biden Administration Announces Additional $7.4 Billion in Student Loan Cancellations

DEI Programs Face Opposition, There is a Reason: Universities Resort to Rebranding

Biden Administration Greenlights Broadened Background Checks for Gun Purchases

U.N. resolution on Gaza cease-fire vetoed after angry exchange between U.S., Russia; Blink and Netanyahu diverge over direction of war

Once in decline, Indigenous food culture in Borneo thrives again

Ukraine war: Five dead and a million without power after wave of Russian strikes

Senegal’s presidential election: A look at the four main candidates

House Passes Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown, Prompting G.O.P. Mutiny

Cosmic explosion will be visible to the naked eye in once-in-a-lifetime stargazing event

Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68380251

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68384402

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68379646

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-china-officials-discuss-russia-north-korea-military-cooperation-state-2024-02-23/

https://www.dw.com/en/valencia-fire-death-toll-rises-to-10-as-questions-swirl/a-68356950

US targets Russia with more than 500 new sanctions

Alexei Navalny: Putin critic's mother 'given hours to agree secret burial'

Israel's PM Netanyahu lays out Gaza plan for after the war

US, China officials discuss Russia-North Korea military cooperation, State Department says

Valencia fire death toll rises to 10 as questions swirl

Alabama Supreme Court's rule cells awaiting implantation for in vitro fertilization as children 

All religious communities shall be equal before the law and clearly separated from the state.

Black Student’s Suspension Over Hairstyle Didn’t Violate Law, Texas Judge Rules

U.S. returns to the moon as NASA's Odysseus successfully touches down

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage

Israel raids Nasser Hospital in Gaza; doctors describe gunfire

In Extraordinary Move, Venezuela Expels U.N. Human Rights Agency

Ukraine updates: Berlin and Kyiv ink bilateral security pact

House into recess until February 28

Trump's influence further complicated matters

Biden unequivocally blamed Putin for death of Navalny

March 1 deadline for the 2024 budget approaching

Willis is not on trial Trump is

'My memory is fine' - Biden hits back at special counsel

From Poland to Spain, Europe's farmers ramp up protests

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi

Pakistan stunned as ex-premier Khan’s party overperforms in election

DENGUE FEVER: HOPE FOR AN END TO A DEADLY DISEASE

Optimism about the U.S. economy sends stocks to a new record

The border crisis is helping to mainstream a dangerous conspiracy theory 

Monarch butterflies just took a big hit. Midwesterners may see few of them this year 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68244352

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68249099

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/02/09/pakistan-election-results-imran-khan

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68244813

The U.S. was conned into electing a grifter criminal and the consequences are already unfolding on day 2 of the whiner and chiefs 2nd presidency. How fast will democracy crumble or will we resist?

Groundhog Day

Friday January 26th 2024

Pakistan keen to work on 'all issues' with Iran

N Korea conducts 'underwater nuclear weapons system' test - state media

Macron seeks to revitalise presidency with vow for a 'stronger' France

Japan Becomes the Latest Country to Land on the Moon

How Ecuador descended into gang violence

More than 50 dead, 95 million under winter weather alerts as Arctic cold blankets the nation

'Sports Illustrated' lays off most of its staff

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68033426

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68027356

https://www.france24.com/en/france/20240116-%F0%9F%94%B4-follow-live-macron-seeks-to-reboot-presidency-with-rare-press-conference

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/science/japan-slim-moon-landing.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-67912242

China's high-tech manufacturing loans raise fears of wave of cheap exports

Tim Scott, lone Black Republican in US Senate, ends White House bid

Under fire, US Supreme Court unveils ethics code for justices

China, Japan reaffirm strategic relations in rare leader talks

Former UK PM Cameron in surprise return to government as foreign secretary

Biden, Xi's 'blunt' talks yield deals on military, fentanyl

US Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown

Exclusive: Qatar seeking Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and 3-day truce

Israel says Palestinian Authority in current form should not run Gaza

November 3rd 2023

Judge reinstates gag order in Trump federal Election Case

Ukrainian troops battle exhaustion as war drags into second winter

US labor market loosens as job gains slow, unemployment rate hits 3.9%

Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman –Fried found guilty of defrauding FTX customers

Mike Pence, former vice president, drops out of Republican presidential campaign

Nipah virus outbreak renews calls to protect bat roosts

Israel Launches Gaza war’s second phase with ground operation, Netanyahu says

Bombarded Gazans look for loved ones as blackout eases

Israel strikes dense Gaza camp, it kills Hamas commander

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-job-growth-slows-october-unemployment-rate-rises-39-2023-11-03/

https://www.reuters.com/legal/judge-reinstates-gag-order-trump-election-case-2023-10-29/

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-troops-battle-exhaustion-war-drags-into-second-winter-2023-11-03/#:~:text=NEAR%20KREMINNA%2C%20Ukraine%2C%20Nov%203,the%20pinewood%20forests%20near%20Kreminna.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-thought-rules-did-not-apply-him-prosecutor-says-2023-11-02/#:~:text=A%2012%2Dmember%20jury%20in,users%20out%20of%20sheer%20greed.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/former-us-vp-pence-says-he-is-suspending-his-presidential-campaign-2023-10-28/

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/global-pandemic-bats-prevention/

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/eu-calls-humanitarian-pauses-gaza-aid-israel-raids-enclave-2023-10-26/

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/terrified-gaza-residents-try-reconnect-communications-return-2023-10-29/#:~:text=GAZA%2C%20Oct%2029%20(Reuters),into%20the%20Hamas%2Druled%20enclave.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-says-it-fires-israeli-troops-pressing-gaza-ground-assault-2023-10-31/

Episode 2 October 20th 2023

October 7th - 14th 2023 week one of What's Going on in the World is a little rough, but shares valuable information about the world we live in. Be patient as we develop the voice of our shoe.

Show notes and sources

Why countries are choosing to build new cities in places at high risk of worsening floods

Laura Paddison, CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/04/world/flood-risk-cities-climate-change/index.html

Weather Underground

Warming underneath cities is weakening buildings in slow motion.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/underground-climate-change-is-weakening-buildings-in-slow-motion1/

By Allison Parshall on July 11, 2023

Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They're not doing great.

Nathan Rott

https://www.npr.org/2023/10/04/1203120401/scientists-looked-at-nearly-every-known-amphibian-type-theyre-not-doing-great#:~:text=They%27re%20not%20doing%20great&text=Kent%20Gilbert%2FAP-,A%20study%20published%20in%20the%20journal%20Nature%20found%20that%20the,most%20threatened%20class%20of%20vertebrates.

150 DOLPHINS DIE AS WATER HITS HOT TUB TEMPERATURE

https://futurism.com/the-byte/dolphins-die-water-temperature

Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/05/gobsmackingly-bananas-scientists-stunned-by-planets-record-september-heat#:~:text=Global%20temperatures%20soared%20to%20a,the%20hottest%20month%20ever%20recorded.

Explore why we are where we are in education, immigration, workforce development and fear.

You get what you pay for when electing a liar, a criminal, and a sexual assaulter. They tend to nominate people just like them. Also there are unknown drones flying over New Jersey and no one knows what they are, where they are from, or what they want. PLUS news from around the world on this lovely Thursday December 12th 2024

In this episode, we delve into the critical stories shaping our world today. We start with President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, analyzing the potential economic fallout and global reactions. Then, we turn to escalating geopolitical tensions, as experts warn of a powerful alliance among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

We also reflect on the remarkable life of the world’s oldest man, examine how gold is fueling organized crime, and assess Trump’s foreign policy proposals and their implications for global stability. At COP29 in Azerbaijan, we uncover contradictions in global climate action, where rhetoric and reality clash.

Finally, we confront a chilling United Nations report on gender-based violence, which reveals that every 10 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by a male family member or intimate partner. As this crisis intersects with the incoming administration, we explore the systemic challenges facing women in a male-dominated government with leaders accused of sexual misconduct.

In this episode of What’s Going on in the World, we dive into the controversial decision by President-elect Donald Trump to nominate Representative Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. We examine the implications of Gaetz’s lack of experience, his ongoing legal and ethical controversies, and the message this nomination sends about Trump’s approach to the Justice Department. Through insights from critics and supporters alike, we explore why Trump values Gaetz’s loyalty and how this appointment could reshape the DOJ’s priorities, potentially politicizing one of the nation’s most critical institutions. This episode raises questions about executive authority, the balance of power, and the public’s role in holding leaders accountable.

1. The Australian. “Trump’s message to Justice Department: This is war.” Published November 14, 2024.

2. New York Post. “GOP shocked as Rep. Matt Gaetz, who faced sex-trafficking probe, gets attorney general nod from Trump.” Published November 13, 2024.

3. Time Magazine. “Matt Gaetz Nomination Confirms Trump’s Revenge Talk Wasn’t Bluster.” Published November 14, 2024.

4. Business Insider. “Meet the new Trump administration staffers who will shape key US policies.” Published November 14, 2024.

5. Associated Press. “Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty—and retribution—as he returns to Washington.” Published November 14, 2024.

6. New York Magazine. “Trump Just Nominated Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.” Published November 14, 2024.

7. The Wall Street Journal. “Trump Picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General.” Published November 14, 2024.

8. Newsweek. “Matt Gaetz floats ‘dream’ of becoming Trump’s attorney general.” Published August 12, 2023.

9. Teen Vogue. “Trump Cabinet and Staff Picks: Who Will Be Part of the Next Administration?” Published November 14, 2024.

10. The Wrap. “Rep. Matt Gaetz Floats Himself to Be Trump’s Attorney General in 2025.” Published August 12, 2023.

11. Ballotpedia. “Matt Gaetz.” Accessed November 14, 2024.

12. The New Yorker. “Matt Gaetz’s Chaos Agenda.” Published February 19, 2024.

13. TriState Homepage. “AP Race Call: Republican Matt Gaetz wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida’s 1st Congressional District.” Published November 5, 2024.

14. The Indiana Lawyer. “Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be attorney general.” Published November 14, 2024.

15. Wikipedia. “Second presidency of Donald Trump.” Accessed November 14, 2024.

16. Wikipedia. “Second presidential transition of Donald Trump.” Accessed November 14, 2024.

17. Wikipedia. “Matt Gaetz.” Accessed November 14, 2024.

18. The Independent. “Matt Gaetz suggests he wants to be America’s next attorney general: ‘A boy can dream’.” Published August 12, 2023.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of What’s Going On in the World, we take an in-depth look at the recent statements and appointments of President-elect Donald Trump since his victory on November 5, 2024. With key appointments already made, Trump is shaping his administration with a mix of familiar allies and bold new choices. We analyze Trump’s public statements, including his victory speech and recent comments to House Republicans, as well as the implications of each appointment for the direction of his administration.

1. NBC Miami. “Trump Victory Speech Highlights 2024 Election Win.” NBC Miami, 6 Nov. 2024.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/decision-2024/donald-trump-victory-speech-presidential-election/3466001/

2. New York Post. “Trump Tells House Republicans ‘It’s Nice to Win’ as He Makes Triumphant Return to Washington.” New York Post, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://nypost.com/2024/11/13/us-news/trump-makes-triumphant-post-election-return-to-washington/

3. The Sun. “Crypto Dogecoin Value Soars after Trump Announces Elon Musk’s New Role.” The Sun, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/31697819/crypto-dogecoin-value-soars-trump-musk/

4. Reuters. “Biden, Trump Meet at White House for Transition Talks after 2024 Election.” Reuters, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-trump-meet-white-house-transition-talks-after-harris-defeat-2024-11-13/

5. Financial Times. “John Thune Elected as Senate Majority Leader, Signaling GOP Shift.” Financial Times, 13 Nov. 2024.

6. Associated Press. “House GOP Expected to Keep Leadership Team, Led by Mike Johnson.” AP News, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://apnews.com/article/29989249dcf533292ab5b2a22bf054a0

7. USA Today. “Fact Check: Trump Supporters Did Not Chant ‘Modi’ at Victory Speech.” USA Today, 11 Nov. 2024.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2024/11/11/crowd-bobby-chant-rfk-jr-trump-fact-check/76129671007/

8. People. “Donald Trump Thanks Voters for Electing Him, Says ‘Nobody Expected That.’” People Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://people.com/donald-trump-thanks-voters-presidential-victory-nobody-expected-that-8740440

9. The Wall Street Journal. “Trump to Meet With Biden at White House After Fraught Election.” The Wall Street Journal, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://www.wsj.com/politics/trump-biden-white-house-meeting-election-2024-fea7df1f

10. The New York Times. “Trump’s Cabinet Picks: Who They Are and What They Do.” The New York Times, 2024.

11. BBC News. “Trump’s Cabinet: Who’s in and Who’s on the Way Out.” BBC News, 2024.

12. CNN. “Trump’s Cabinet: The Full List of Appointments.” CNN, 2024.

In this episode of “What’s Going On in the World,” host Tommy J. Housman delivers a comprehensive overview of the latest global headlines as of November 8, 2024. Key topics include Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States, the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut, Hurricane Rafael’s impact on Cuba, North Korea’s long-range missile test, and the upcoming union vote at Amazon’s Alabama warehouse. Additionally, the episode covers Mexico’s new security strategy, advancements in Pompeii DNA research, state-level abortion measures in the U.S., the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook post-election, and evolving China-U.S. relations. Stay informed with this concise briefing on current events shaping our world.

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