What's Going On In The World

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.

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?

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/29989249dcf533292ab5b2a22bf054a07. 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-87404409. 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-fea7df1f10. 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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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 America2. Current News and Events• BBC• CNN• Reuters• The Guardian• Fox News3. Evansville, Indiana News• 14 News• Courier & Press4. U.S. Politics News• POLITICO• Washington Examiner• Fox News• The Hill5. TikTok Trends• Slaying Social• Later• Hootsuite6. Kamala Harris News• POLITICO• The Week• Fox News• Florida Politics7. 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:Justia - Opinions from 2024Supreme Court of the United States - Recent DecisionsFindLaw - US Supreme Court Recent CasesThe 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.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/12/world/israel-gaza-war-news-hamashttps://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-68804538https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240412-exodus-from-key-town-on-myanmar-thai-border-as-it-falls-to-anti-junta-resistanceChina Feels Boxed In by the U.S. but Has Few Ways to Push BackTravel Warnings Issued as Israel Prepares for Possible Iranian StrikePentagon frustrated by lack of notice from Israel in Syria strikeRussian soldiers arrive in Niger as relationship with U.S. deterioratesBelgium probes Russian 'interference' in EU electionsExodus from key town on Myanmar-Thai border as it falls to anti-junta resistanceStrategic Showdown: Thitu Island's Battle between the Philippines and ChinaBiden Administration Announces Additional $7.4 Billion in Student Loan CancellationsDEI Programs Face Opposition, There is a Reason: Universities Resort to RebrandingBiden 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 warOnce in decline, Indigenous food culture in Borneo thrives againUkraine war: Five dead and a million without power after wave of Russian strikesSenegal’s presidential election: A look at the four main candidatesHouse Passes Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown, Prompting G.O.P. MutinyCosmic explosion will be visible to the naked eye in once-in-a-lifetime stargazing eventBiden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68380251https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68384402https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68379646https://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-68356950US targets Russia with more than 500 new sanctionsAlexei Navalny: Putin critic's mother 'given hours to agree secret burial'Israel's PM Netanyahu lays out Gaza plan for after the warUS, China officials discuss Russia-North Korea military cooperation, State Department saysValencia fire death toll rises to 10 as questions swirlAlabama 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 RulesU.S. returns to the moon as NASA's Odysseus successfully touches down

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriageIsrael raids Nasser Hospital in Gaza; doctors describe gunfireIn Extraordinary Move, Venezuela Expels U.N. Human Rights AgencyUkraine updates: Berlin and Kyiv ink bilateral security pactHouse into recess until February 28Trump's influence further complicated mattersBiden unequivocally blamed Putin for death of NavalnyMarch 1 deadline for the 2024 budget approachingWillis is not on trial Trump is

'My memory is fine' - Biden hits back at special counselFrom Poland to Spain, Europe's farmers ramp up protestsZelensky sacks Ukraine's commander-in-chief Valerii ZaluzhnyiPakistan stunned as ex-premier Khan’s party overperforms in electionDENGUE FEVER: HOPE FOR AN END TO A DEADLY DISEASEOptimism about the U.S. economy sends stocks to a new recordThe 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-68244352https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68249099https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/02/09/pakistan-election-results-imran-khanhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68244813

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Friday January 26th 2024

Pakistan keen to work on 'all issues' with IranN Korea conducts 'underwater nuclear weapons system' test - state mediaMacron seeks to revitalise presidency with vow for a 'stronger' FranceJapan Becomes the Latest Country to Land on the MoonHow Ecuador descended into gang violenceMore than 50 dead, 95 million under winter weather alerts as Arctic cold blankets the nation'Sports Illustrated' lays off most of its staffhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68033426https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68027356https://www.france24.com/en/france/20240116-%F0%9F%94%B4-follow-live-macron-seeks-to-reboot-presidency-with-rare-press-conferencehttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/science/japan-slim-moon-landing.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-67912242

China's high-tech manufacturing loans raise fears of wave of cheap exportsTim Scott, lone Black Republican in US Senate, ends White House bidUnder fire, US Supreme Court unveils ethics code for justicesChina, Japan reaffirm strategic relations in rare leader talksFormer UK PM Cameron in surprise return to government as foreign secretaryBiden, Xi's 'blunt' talks yield deals on military, fentanylUS Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdownExclusive: Qatar seeking Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and 3-day truceIsrael says Palestinian Authority in current form should not run Gaza

November 3rd 2023Judge reinstates gag order in Trump federal Election CaseUkrainian troops battle exhaustion as war drags into second winterUS labor market loosens as job gains slow, unemployment rate hits 3.9%Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman –Fried found guilty of defrauding FTX customersMike Pence, former vice president, drops out of Republican presidential campaignNipah virus outbreak renews calls to protect bat roostsIsrael Launches Gaza war’s second phase with ground operation, Netanyahu saysBombarded Gazans look for loved ones as blackout easesIsrael 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/

Argentina’s Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical MileiRepublican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuumMaine hunts for Army reservist suspected of killing 18 in LewistonUS congressman Santos pleads not guilty to new felony chargesUS economy delivers blockbuster performance in third quarterIsrael arms civilian security squads, fearing internal strifeIran's quandary: How to stay out of Israel's war on HamasIsrael agrees to U.S. request to delay Gaza invasion- WSJSourceshttps://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentina-heads-polls-grip-fierce-economic-crisis-2023-10-22/#:~:text=BUENOS%20AIRES%2C%20Oct%2022%20(Reuters,right%20libertarian%20radical%20Javier%20Milei.https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-republicans-hope-johnson-will-fill-long-leadership-vacancy-2023-10-25/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/police-scour-maine-man-sought-lewiston-mass-shootings-2023-10-26/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-congressman-santos-pleads-not-guilty-new-felony-charges-2023-10-27/#:~:text=NEW%20YORK%2C%20Oct%2027%20(Reuters,federal%20prosecutors%20added%20this%20month.https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-economic-growth-accelerates-third-quarter-2023-10-26/#:~:text=%22But%20not%20only%20is%20the,the%20fourth%20quarter%20of%202021.https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-quandary-how-stay-out-israels-war-hamas-2023-10-22/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/fearing-internal-strife-gaza-war-israel-arms-civilian-security-squads-2023-10-22/https://www.reuters.com/world/israel-agrees-us-request-delay-gaza-invasion-wsj-2023-10-25/#:~:text=Reuters%20reported%20on%20Monday%20that,a%20possible%20wider%20regional%20war.

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 floodsLaura Paddison, CNNhttps://www.cnn.com/2023/10/04/world/flood-risk-cities-climate-change/index.htmlWeather UndergroundWarming 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, 2023Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They're not doing great.Nathan Rotthttps://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 TEMPERATUREhttps://futurism.com/the-byte/dolphins-die-water-temperatureGobsmackingly 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.

Do you consider it hard to find a reliable source of information that is not politicized? Do You find it difficult to understand what is really going on in the world? Welcome to What’s going on in the world a podcast that helps you discern fact from fiction and filters out the bias of sensationalized media. I’m Tommy Housman Instructor of Communications and Student Media Advisor and I’m Sarah Seils Political Science and International Studies Major. Tune in weekly during each semester to hear the latest world news by visiting crescent.evansville.edu or listen on Spotify, rss, or Apple Podcast.