“I’m chair of the most important public finances committee in parliament [and] I battle to get protection. What chance does an ordinary South African have?” Songezo Zibi on the lack of protection of whistleblowers covering corruption in South Africa. Full report ⤵️ youtu.be/sZJdhdMsYLY

On the show this week: • Trump’s claims of victory over Iran get questioned by a sceptical media • Narendra Modi’s Norway visit runs into an unscripted moment • The dark side of Kenya’s digital age • Israel’s government in crisis control mode after another damaging video ▶️ youtu.be/LYA2s2gM4Qo

“As more journalists were being slaughtered and there were no consequences for Israel, their response became increasingly brazen.” — Sharif Kouddous (@dropsitenews.com) on Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Watch Smear. Kill. Repeat. ⤵️ youtu.be/kUSx9znXXYM

On the show this week: • What explains the pattern of blaming Hamas for every ceasefire collapse? • 'Operation Spiderweb' - a military push with significant messaging benefit for Ukraine • How Gen Z are reevaluating their relationship with digital technology Watch now ▶️ youtu.be/pusIlN5bgHA

“Were it not for the heroic efforts of journalists, the world would know nothing about us. We would still be dying, but we would be dying in silence.” — Hala Shehada from Gaza, on Israel’s genocide of Palestinians

While much of the reporting on Cuba comes from abroad, an outlet called Belly of the Beast reports from within the country itself. Liz Oliva Fernández spoke with us about they manage to report during blackouts, resource shortages and an escalating US pressure campaign. ▶️ youtu.be/ZRanxLboBNA

On the show this week: • Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran and the battle of narratives intensifies • The White House is using AI bots to respond to the ICE killing of Renee Good • Cory Doctorow on how scrutiny has taken a backseat in the AI arms race ▶️ youtu.be/RQc5WhffayY

“They understand the potential damage of journalists going in there…the protests and the objection to what Israel did will only grow.” – Oren Ziv on why Israel is still blocking international media from going into Gaza. Full report ▶️ youtu.be/icNWmHjbDJs

If Iran could raise the price of oil to $100 a barrel, it inflicts equal or more damage to the US than American bombs do to Iran.” – Vali Nasr on how Iran is waging asymmetric warfare against the US Full report ▶️ youtu.be/yD91rm3QdZU

On the show this week: • Trump's imperial tantrums spiral beyond all control - the rants, the posts and the delusion • Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ initiative and the colonial vision for Gaza's future • The unconventional team of investigators digging into the Epstein files ▶️ youtu.be/dfh_QCFijnk

Stay tuned to our live stream video of the Global Premieres for 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' all weekend long at: youtube.com/@OurMovieGui... Starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White. In theaters now. #themandalorianandgrogu #themandalorian

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Unchecked Corruption 😠👇🏼

Eric Trump: "An anchor on CNN called my father a PIECE of Shit!" #cdnpoli

#truth #corrupt #government

U.S. President Donald J. Trump speaks now, saying that he hopes that the U.S. and China can realize “reciprocal” deals on trade and other key areas of divergence between the two countries. Original post

This coming week on the podcast!

What options does Starmer have to lower energy bills? 📻 @praneshippr.bsky.social outlines the short term measures the PM might be considering on #BBC5Live 👇

SPLC Indictment Unravels: AG Walks It Back, Donors Side With SPLC

New imagery from #Sentinel-3 shows the impact of subsidence on Earth’s major deltas. In parts of Asia, the ground is sinking so fast it has become the #1 cause of relative sea-level rise. #SentinelOnline #ESA #CopernicusEU #EarthObservation #Space

Need time to step back and reconnect? Join 2,000+ colleagues at the RCGP Annual Conference, Glasgow, 29–30 October. Early bird tickets now available. 🔗 https://www.rcgpac.org.uk/tickets #RCGPAC

“Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you’re in my head? ‘Cause I know that it’s Delicate” 🖤🐍

Are you chasing likes or real impact? The silent shift in digital marketing is EVERYTHING. #AudienceIntent #AudienceNeeds #aivideo #marketing #SelfMoneyCareDigitalMarketingBlog

Emi Martinez: "People were saying I only win titles with Argentina, well guess what... THEY WRONG! "People were saying I was going to Manchester United, guess what... THEY WRONG!" 😅

So you White Regressives can stop lying on Jasmine Crockett.

It’s been 11 years since the release of Crypt of the NecroDancer, and to celebrate, we have a very special guest joining us on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Welcome to the Crypt, Shovel Knight! 🤝 @yachtclubgames.bsky.social

How Broken Is England? Once proud of our freedom — now punished for speaking out. When protesters for justice are branded terrorists, who’s really breaking England? #HowIsEnglandBroken #StandForTruth #FreeSpeech #TruthMatters #UKPolitics

FAY-0101: SR 85 at SR 279 / Carnegie Pl (Fayette) 🕒 2:03 PM - 2:05 PM ET (32x speed) 🌡️ 79°F | Overcast 📍: 33.509186,-84.429565

Good morning, y'all! Happy Monday! A bit of a rumbly morning here in the 'burbs.... Let's get the week off to a great start! I hope you all have a wonderful Monday!

“That’s not when we need your courage.” @profgalloway.com and @karaswisher.bsky.social predict Bill Cassidy will become more anti-Trump now that he’s lost his Senate primary—but say it’s too little, too late.

Konami Krazy Racers (Game Boy Advance, Konami, 2001)

Awesome party match and a FANTASTIC finishing sequence. Great to see a win for Private Party! #aew #aewcollision #aewdynamite

Manifest route chaque requête vers le modèle LLM le moins cher capable de la traiter. Self-hostable, 500+ modèles. https://github.com/mnfst/manifest

This Jan 6 was one of the weirder ones …not counting the first one of course.

To complete the acoustic torture, The Clown will hold a five-hour rambling, psychotic speech, followed by RFK Jr extolling the virtues of eating roadkill testicles, Joseph Miller calling for "the total war", and Pete HegSSeth on war-fighters". At that time she'll be honey to your ears.

It comes up with the same figure as my birth certificate. But far less precise.

The recurring question. What does this mean, and what should we do about it? #history #humanities #science #research #education

Everyone’s eating “diet-friendly” food outside… but no one’s checking what’s inside. Hidden sugars, cheap oils, fake protein, that’s not health, that’s hype. Get a plan that actually works for you on pallaviqslimfitness.com

Chonk feasting in our cabbage trees.

Good Morning and Happy FRIYAY 🤩! “Life is good, especially on a Friday”(Unknown) #FridayBlessings #FridayMorningShow #GoodMorningBoatOat #AuthorCommunity #BookArtWeek #cruise #cruisingbaños #cruisingméxico #TravelDiaries #TravelTips #vacay #springbreak Author Page: www.amazon.com/author/paul-...

🎥A cheeky Glasgow tradition has been turned into a bath bomb, as Lush unveils a new product inspired by the city’s iconic traffic cone-topped Duke of Wellington statue. Full story: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news...

The most interesting observation in today’s reptile survey. 7 year old assistant made us watch for 45 minutes.

#SeverusSnape #fanart figurine WIP part 2 Based on this wonderful artwork artstation.com/artwork/9my9Ny #HarryPotter #hogwarts #Slytherin #3dprint #snape

The obvious choice for California's Governor:

Carbon capture is essential if we’re to survive. The fact of the matter is that CO2 levels need to be reduced to ~350ppm. The only way we can achieve that is to reduce emissions massively & increase natural carbon sinks to a point where we are decreasing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations.

We’re excited to welcome Liz Barlow to The PMAs 2025 judging panel! At Santa Monica Studio for the past 4 years, Liz has focused on building meaningful connections between players and developers, while actively supporting the Photo Mode community and celebrating fan creativity.

Look forward to you watching The Ralph Report Thank you be safe I Approve This Message please Follow me here on Blue Sky Thank you For your support.

Anyone else made the $3 MAGA meal?

Emotions ran high during a Livingston Parish Council meeting as residents called for stronger accountability after District 5 Fire Chief Joe Koczrowski appeared to use a racial slur during a recent meeting.

Is this a skill issue or am I the weird one?? I've kinda gotten into my head about this... #vtuber #vsky #VCANADA

Thousands have gathered outside of Tesla for the Global Wide protest against Tesla and for the anniversary of Act Up!!

🇺🇦🇷🇺 In the past week, more than 2,300 drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 108 missiles were launched at Ukraine by Russia, as attacks show no signs of being slowed by Putin.

Temple of Eternal Suffering just surpassed 2k Wishlists on Steam! 🥳 Massive thanks to everyone that Wishlisted my ARPG Roguelite game! Join the cool people club and Wishlist the game on Steam! 3k is really close💪 #indiegame #indiedev #ARPG #roguelite

WHY DON’t STraiGht PeoPLe hAVe a MOntH

Shirley Ann Higuchi, chair of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, explains why it's so important for the foundation to gain title to the land that holds our historic hospital and iconic chimney.

tomodachi life saying what i've known all along

💙🏀 #Knicks

Acts 25 11 If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” Josh Howerton:  https://www.facebook.com/HowertonJosh/