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“All The Things That Matter” on BrightU: How ancient corruption mirrors modern megachurches In episode 7 of "All The Things That Matter," Brad Cummings highlighted how first-century temple priests exploited worshippers by forcing them to exchange money at high rates and buy overpriced "approved" sacrifices, turning God's house into a "den of thieves." Cummings and Dr. Sherri Tenpenny criticized contemporary churches for prioritizing fundraising over spiritual teaching, with some leaders profiting […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: From immigration agents swarming MacArthur Park in Los Angeles to a Chicago museum ahead of a cultural festival, we’ll begin today looking at how communities are dealing with the immigration crackdown. On Monday, at least 90 heavily armed federal immigration agents, some on horseback, staged a dramatic sweep on a Los Angeles public park, enflaming tensions […]

Secretary Kennedy expands access to RSV, chikungunya, and meningococcal vaccines, despite disbanding ‘conflicted’ advisory panel The CDC’s revolving door of vaccine recommendations continues to spin unchecked, with new recommendations expanding access to RSV, meningococcal, and Chikungunya vaccines. Meanwhile, COVID jabs and flu vaccines remain on the market, ushering in new boosters with each season. Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s watch, the agency continues to push experimental vaccines, mimicking the very pro-vaccine […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: President Trump issued a new wave of tariff threats on Wednesday. Twenty-two countries now have until August 1st to make a deal or face levies of at least 20%. The steepest tariff threat is against Brazil at 50%, […]

Millennium Challenge 2002 was the largest and most expensive war game in Pentagon history, with a staggering price tag of $250 million. (Article republished from InternationalMan.com) It took over two years to design and involved more than 13,500 participants. The goal was clear: showcase how easily the US military could defeat Iran in a hypothetical conflict. Commanding the Iranian forces in the simulation was Paul Van Riper, a retired three-star general and […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on United Nations special rapporteur for Palestine Francesca Albanese over her report naming dozens of companies she says are profiting from Israeli occupation and genocide in Gaza. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions in a […]

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly distanced his company and himself from the Democratic Party amid its anti-capitalist shift. Altman critiques Democrats' socialist leanings, citing anti-billionaire stance by Zohran Mamdani and AOC. Altman advocates for "techno-capitalism," emphasizing innovation through market-driven solutions. Raises questions over Democratic Party’s ability to attract key tech innovators and investors. Movement reflects broader fracture in Democratic base between progressives and pro-business allies. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared himself “politically homeless,” publicly distancing […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: Matt Duss, before we go, I want to ask you about developments with Ukraine. Ukraine’s Air Force says Russia launched its largest aerial attack overnight since its invasion in 2022, firing a record 741 drones and missiles, most of them targeting the city of Lutsk in western Ukraine. The barrage prompted Poland to activate its air […]

Check out these 14 pantry staples that can last decades in a long-term storage situation In a world where government collapses, economic instability, and supply chain disruptions loom large, securing a reliable food supply is no longer just the domain of survivalists—it’s common sense. Yet mainstream narratives continue to downplay the importance of long-term food storage, dismissing those who prepare as “conspiracy theorists.” The truth is, stocking nutrient-dense, long-lasting […]