Trumpet Hour

[02:57]
Iran, al Qaeda and the Taliban
This episode shines the spotlight on the Islamic Republic of Iran, and specifically its collaboration with al Qaeda and the Taliban.
“Iran Collaborates With Al Qaeda and Taliban to Attack Israelis”

[13:44]
America and Zimbabwe
We also juxtapose two very different nations—the United States of America and Zimbabwe—examining the stark contrast between them and some of the foundational reasons for their differences.
“America, Zimbabwe and How Law Made the Difference”

[24:52]
Taiwan’s Importance
The semiconductor is a small but mighty piece of technology. It has become an essential element in our high-tech world. And Taiwan plays a tremendously outsized role in the semiconductor industry, which is a major reason why the tensions over Taiwan have such broad geopolitical implications.
“Why Taiwan Is So Important”

[35:28]
LAST WORD: Leadership Lessons
Our Last Word examines the inspiring example of NFL legend Mike Ditka and a lesson from his leadership applicable to us all.
“‘I Need to Change This!’”
How to Be an Overcomer

01:06 Israel Supreme Court Battle

Even as its troops fight terrorists for the survival of their country and their people, Israel struggles with a constitutional crisis over what kind of country it is.“The Jewish Nation Has No Helper”

06:49 Germany Becomes Israel’s No. 2

Germany is now the Jewish state’s “second strategic partner,” after the United States and before the United Kingdom.“Israeli Ambassador: Germany Is Our Closest European Ally”

14:07 Fueling Russia’s War Machine

Thanks to other Asian nations supplying steady streams of money, artillery shells and more, Russia’s war continues, now with its worst aerial barrage to date.Trends: “Why the Trumpet Watches a Russian Strongman Dominating Asia”

23:02 State Blocks Trump From Election

Pending judicial review, the state of Maine has removed Donald Trump from the presidential ballot.“America’s Broken Judgment”“Is America’s Supreme Court in Bible Prophecy?”

31:08 Roundtable: Trends of the Year

How has your world changed from January 2023 to December 2023?

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[03:30]
Red Sea Blockage
Houthi terrorists have struck at international shipping. The U.S. Navy and other powers try to respond, but not to the point of provoking Iran.
“Iran Threatens to Close Mediterranean Sea”
“The Houthis’ War Is Iran’s War”
The King of the South, by Gerald Flurry

[20:54]
The Kingdom’s Court
Since 2018, the Trumpet staff has watched for a key intervention by the Supreme Court to support President Donald Trump. New cases are now before the court.
Colorado Supreme Court ruling
“Is America’s Supreme Court in Bible Prophecy?”

[40:56]
Jesus
Did the world this week turn its attention to Jesus of Nazareth?
Mystery of the Ages, by Herbert W. Armstrong
Pagan Holidays—or God’s Holy Days—Which?, by Herbert W. Armstrong

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[00:52]
Colorado Moves Against Trump
The Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Donald Trump from the presidential race.
“Is America’s Supreme Court in Bible Prophecy?”
“Supremes Finally Get Involved”

[11:24]
Massive Shipping Redirect
The world’s six largest shipping companies announced they are halting shipments through the Red Sea after Iran-backed Houthi terrorists launched a series of drone and missile attacks toward the end of last week.
“Iran Gets a Stranglehold on the Middle East”
“World’s Six Largest Shipping Companies Suspend Red Sea Shipping”

[22:42]
All But an Alliance
Russia and China are increasingly cooperating to push against the American-led global order.
Russia and China in Prophecy

[32:31]
War Over Free Speech
Europeans, whether they know it are not, are suffering from an all-too-familiar strategy: “casting truth to the ground.”
America Under Attack

[44:43]
Roundtable: Man of the Year
Our news watchers discuss nominations for your consideration for the men who have changed the world the most in 2023.

[2:55]
The Post-Truth World
We are now in a post-truth world in which the gatekeepers have proven untrustworthy. Lies are being legitimized. What can you believe, and how can you be sure it’s accurate?
“The Post-Truth World”

[19:55]
The AI Czar
Joe Biden recently released a sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence. The policy’s author wasn’t Biden or his staff, but former President Barack Obama. The same man who built the industrial censorship complex is now building a disinformation regime powered by AI with one goal in mind: to tell you what is truth and what is not.
“America Under Attack”

[37:30]
The Death of German Pacifism
In Germany, “war” was long viewed as a dirty word by people who demanded pacifism of their nation. But now that is quickly changing.
“Germany Must ‘Get Fit for War’”

[50:05]
The Louisiana Purchase
To conclude, we look at a momentous land acquisition deal that was finalized on this day in history, what was behind it, and its stunning results.
“220 Years Since the World’s Greatest Real-estate Deal”

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[01:34]
Gateway to the Americas
With the Monroe Doctrine sinking in its wake, China plows into U.S. dominance of South America.
Isaiah’s End-Time Vision

[14:05]
Shots Fired in the Red Sea
An Iranian-backed military-style terrorist group feels bold enough to threaten a crucial world trade chokepoint.
“As You Watch Gaza, Watch Germany”
“UN: Threatening Hamas Means Threatening ‘International Peace’”

[26:02]
We Have a Winner
Richard Palmer looks at a clear example of how Germany has asserted itself against, of all countries, its first military conquest from its last world war.
“Look Who Rules Europe!”
“Ten Kings of the New Holy Roman Empire Rising Now”
“Why the Trumpet Watches: The Rise of a German Strongman”

[40:49]
Reasoning Our Way to Genocide
Calling for the killing of Jews because they are Jewish is appropriate in certain contexts, according to our elite thinkers. We have been here before.
“The Sickness in American Universities Is Worse Than We Thought”

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[04:17]
Institutions for Lies
Staff writer Josué Michels reports that in this information-disinformation-misinformation house of mirrors, some of what you see is shown to you by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine

[26:32]
The Built Environment
Trumpet Daily producer Sam Livingston talks about how our garments, our music, our artwork and the largest of all our creations reflect something about us. When we are capable of making the beautiful, why do we intentionally do the opposite?
Pacific Horticulture
Ambassador for World Peace
Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong

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[03:32]
UN Tries to Save Hamas
The United Nations secretary general invokes Article 99 for the first time in a generation, but not against the blood-soaked terrorists.
The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine

[19:21]
Europe Makes Plans
Another Islamist terrorist murder in France is another reminder to Europeans that their current modus operandi is doomed.
The King of the South

[29:52]
No-win Situation
A Congressional decision is sensible at one border and disastrous at another.
The Prophesied ‘Prince of Russia’

[37:19]
If It’s Not an Invasion
Military-age males pour across the line without a single shot fired and hundreds of billions expended.
“Where America’s Race Riots Are Leading”

[41:45]
Roundtable: COP28
Is this week’s version of climate change hysteria a farce or something fearful—or both?
“COP26” at theTrumpet.com
“What the Paris Climate Agreement Was Really About”

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[02:32]
Truth and Lies
Grotesque propaganda regarding Hamas’s attack on Israel and Israel’s subsequent war effort is a deliberate attempt to hide facts and obscure the roles of both Hamas and Israel. This episode examines some common false claims and the truth behind them.
“Truth and Lies About the Israel-Hamas War”
Jerusalem in Prophecy

[19:58]
Drugs in War
We also examine the role of mind-altering drugs in Hamas’s October 7 brutality.
“Hamas, Drugs and Warfare”

[32:24]
Dutch Election
This episode also examines some of the effects Hamas’s savagery is having in European politics, focusing on some major shifts underway in the Netherlands.
“The Netherlands Chooses Anti-Immigration and Anti-Islam”

[45:35]
Last Word: Behind the Scenes
Our Last Word is about the organization behind Trumpet Hour.
“Who Is Behind the Trumpet?”

[02:20]
Analysis: Putin Will Win
The Trumpet cannot tell who will win the Ukraine War, but Vladimir Putin will survive, if not dominate. The Economist appraises his position.
“Putin Seems to Be Winning the War in Ukraine—For Now”
“Why the Trumpet Watches: A Russian Strongman Dominating Asia”

[11:36]
German Shapeshifter
German support for Ukrainians, and for their invaders, is entering what might be a decisive stage.
“Germany’s Secret Deal With Russia Exposed”

[20:53]
Next Boss of Global Terror
The Iranians make secret plans to select a new supreme leader.
“Why the Trumpet Watches: Germany and Europe Heading for a Clash of Civilizations”

[30:13]
Federal Censorship Machine
Andrew Miiller highlights yesterday’s congressional testimony showing that Twitter was becoming state-controlled media years before anyone heard of something called COVID-19.
America Under Attack
“Barack Obama and the Twitter Files”
“Treason in America and Britain”
“Hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government”

[38:57]
Roundtable: Henry Kissinger
Ambassador for World Peace
A Warm Friend of Israel

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