The Death of the UN Charter? Comparing US in Venezuela, Russia in Ukraine, and the Future of Taiwan and Greenland

9/11 Another View of the News: The Gatekeeper and the Grieving Family

NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association Beyond Global Waves The family of British citizen Geoff Campbell, who tragically lost his life in the North Tower of the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks, is taking a historic legal battle to the UK Supreme Court. For over twenty years, his brother Matt Campbell has campaigned to reopen the official 9/11 inquest into Geoff's death. The family submitted extensive evidence challenging the findings of the original 2013 investigation, which concluded that the building collapsed due to the impact of hijacked airplanes. They argue instead that secretly planted explosives caused the destruction of the Twin Towers. Under the Coroners Act 1988, families seeking a fresh inquest must first obtain permission from the UK Attorney General. However, the Attorney General denied the Campbell family application, acting as a statutory gatekeeper and claiming the terrorist attacks had already been thoroughly investigated. When Matt Campbell challenged this refusal, the High Court ruled that the Attorney General holds an absolute power that is immune from judicial review. This shocking decision meant no judge could scrutinize the refusal, effectively blocking the family from presenting their scientific evidence in a court of law. Now, the UK Supreme Court has granted a rare appeal to determine the limits of this executive power. Scheduled for October 2026, the hearing will not focus on the physics of the World Trade Center collapse but will strictly examine whether the decisions made by the Attorney General are subject to judicial oversight. This landmark Supreme Court case carries massive implications for government accountability and access to justice. It will ultimately decide if a single politician can permanently close the book on a historical tragedy without independent legal scrutiny. The post 9/11 Another View of the News: The Gatekeeper and the Grieving Family [https://www.nexus.org/podcast/9-11-another-view-of-the-news-the-gatekeeper-and-the-grieving-family/] first appeared on NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association [https://www.nexus.org].

Beyond the Media Market: Finding Independent News After the Collapse of USA Public Radio

NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association Beyond Global Waves The January 2026 dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting marks a seismic shift for independent media in the USA following the Rescissions Act of 2025 which clawed back 1.1 billion dollars in funding. This move, reinforced by Executive Order 14290 and the Project 2025 blueprint, effectively dismantled the 58-year-old firewall intended to protect freedom of information from government control and political capture. As the loss of federal support creates vast news deserts and threatens the national Emergency Alert System infrastructure, the board chose to dissolve the entity to prevent it from being used for state-directed messaging. Consequently, many citizens are seeking unbiased perspectives through international public-interest media and resilient technologies like shortwave radio. Independent broadcasters such as NEXUS-IBA and the BBC now serve as critical alternatives for those navigating a media market increasingly dominated by commercial and partisan interests. The post Beyond the Media Market: Finding Independent News After the Collapse of USA Public Radio [https://www.nexus.org/podcast/the-restoration-of-sovereignty-usa-exiting-international-organizations/] first appeared on NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association [https://www.nexus.org].

The Restoration of Sovereignty: USA Exiting International Organizations

NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association Beyond Global Waves On January 7, 2026, the White House announced an America First foreign policy shift by initiating a withdrawal from 66 international organizations. This directive targets 31 UN entities and 35 non-UN bodies deemed contrary to U.S. national interests and sovereignty. By ending participation in these organizations, the administration intends to stop taxpayer funding for UN entities that promote globalist agendas or DEI mandates. This move aims to redirect billions of dollars toward domestic priorities like infrastructure, border security, and military readiness. This global governance retreat includes a specific UNFCCC withdrawal and an exit from the IPCC climate risk assessment process. Critics from the Union of Concerned Scientists labeled the move anti-science, while international partners in Europe and India expressed concern over the America-sized hole left in global health and energy initiatives like the International Solar Alliance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the decision as a necessary step to dismantle the multilateral NGO-plex and reject the fantasy of global governance. Ultimately, this shift toward strict unilateralism marks the end of U.S. climate leadership and a transition toward hard power and bilateral leverage. The post The Restoration of Sovereignty: USA Exiting International Organizations [https://www.nexus.org/podcast/the-restoration-of-sovereignty-usa-exiting-international-organizations-2/] first appeared on NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association [https://www.nexus.org].

The Death of the UN Charter? Comparing US in Venezuela, Russia in Ukraine, and the Future of Taiwan and Greenland

NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association Beyond Global Waves The execution of Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3, 2026, represents a seismic shift in the international order as the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro directly challenges the UN Charter. By pairing a military raid with plans to manage Venezuela oil reserves, which account for twenty percent of global supply, the United States employs a Donroe Doctrine that mirrors the regime change logic and resource control seen in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These interventions fundamentally undermine Article 2(4), which prohibits the use of force against the political independence of any state. This erosion of global norms creates a roadmap for other powers to pursue Taiwan reunification or a resource-driven annexation of Greenland under the Make Greenland Great Again Act. Ultimately, the normalization of such actions signals a retreat into a world of competing spheres of influence where state sovereignty is conditional and dependent on the needs of superpowers. The post The Death of the UN Charter? Comparing US in Venezuela, Russia in Ukraine, and the Future of Taiwan and Greenland [https://www.nexus.org/podcast/the-death-of-the-un-charter-comparing-us-in-venezuela-russia-in-ukraine-and-the-future-of-taiwan-and-greenland/] first appeared on NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association [https://www.nexus.org].

Starlink: Global Blackout & Performance Concerns

NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association Beyond Global Waves Starlink is SpaceX's satellite internet service, designed to bring high-speed connectivity to rural, remote, and underserved areas globally where traditional broadband is unavailable. It offers lower latency (20-40 ms) compared to older geostationary satellite systems, making activities such as video calls and gaming more feasible. With typical download speeds of 100-200 Mbps and self-installable, portable user terminals, Starlink provides a crucial internet lifeline for homes, emergency responders, and even maritime and aviation users. However, Starlink faces significant downsides and controversies. Users may experience network speed fluctuations and congestion, especially as subscriber numbers grow, with service potentially becoming 'unusable' with too many users in one area. The high upfront equipment costs and monthly fees can also be a barrier. Furthermore, the growing constellation contributes to space debris and collision risks, raising concerns about the Kessler Syndrome, and causes light pollution and radio interference that impact astronomical observations. The service's reliability can also be affected by weather conditions and, notably, by Elon Musk's unilateral decisions regarding service availability, as seen during the Russo-Ukrainian War. The post Starlink: Global Blackout & Performance Concerns [https://www.nexus.org/podcast/starlink-global-blackout-performance-concerns/] first appeared on NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association [https://www.nexus.org].