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CNBC
8 hours ago
- Politics
- CNBC
Don't think the U.S. or Israel need to pursue a regime change in Iran, says Dan Senor
Dan Senor, former foreign policy advisor in the Bush administration and 'Call Me Back' podcast host, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict following Washington's surprise attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, what to expect from Iran in retaliation, future of Iran's nuclear program, likelihood of a regime change in Iran, and more.
CNBC
13-06-2025
- Politics
- CNBC
Dan Senor on why Israel launched airstrikes on Iran
Dan Senor, former foreign policy advisor in the Bush administration, 'The Genius of Israel' co-author and 'Call Me Back' podcast host, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, whether Iranian strikes on Israel last October led to yesterday's attacks, and more.
The Province
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
From bathtub gin to Instagram: 5 speakeasies to check out in Vancouver
The contemporary speakeasy is a 'hidden' drinking establishment with elderflower-infused cocktails promoted by social-media influencers A staid office storefront hides Key Party, a sexy Main Street speakeasy. Photo by Key Party Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. What is a speakeasy? During the four years of Prohibition in Vancouver (1917-1921), they were the kinds of places that served bathtub gin and that you could only find through people with names like Mugsy or Vinny the Viper. Today, they are 'hidden' drinking establishments with elderflower-infused cocktails promoted by social-media influencers. Still, the contemporary speakeasy does have characteristics separating it from your ordinary bar — false fronts or hidden signage, small and windowless, sexy interiors and limited hours, among them. 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The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Here are five Lower Mainland spots that tick most of these boxes: Call Me Back When: Tues.-Sat., 5 p.m. until late Where: Lions Pub, 888 W. Cordova St., Vancouver Vancouver's newest speakeasy is in one of the city's oldest clubs. Through a classic red British telephone booth in Lions Pub, in Terminal City Club, guests enter a space decked out in black with red roses, plush red curtains, round lighting sconces, and a wall covered with real retro phones. Fully open to the public (same as Lions Pub), the former flower shop seats 22 people. On the menu: Small plates and cocktails. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When: Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Fri-Sat. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: 2305 Main St., Vancouver Info: David Duprey opened this cleverly hidden (behind an accounting office false front) spot in 2019 as a kind of sequel to his first speakeasy, The Narrow Lounge. 'I had always dreamed of doing the full-on fake storefront as bar entrance,' the restaurateur says. 'I had been to some super fun spots all over the world, where you enter through fridges or phone booths, and thought that Vancouver would love it. When we took over the building at Main and 7th, I knew that was the spot. I wanted it to feel like it had been there since the 1970s and was just a forgotten hideaway. Putting an accounting office in the front seems so benign that you don't think there's anything behind it. And I wanted the interior to look like a porno movie poster from the '70s, like a place where the who's-who of the city would rub shoulders with pimps and con men.' The menu features cocktails with Boogie Nights-ish names like The Side Piece, Moneyshot and The Lovelace. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When: Thurs.-Sat., 6 p.m. until close Where: 1815 Commercial Dr., Park Drive Restaurant, Vancouver Info: Usually, Park Drive is the kind of local best suited for a patio drink, a game or a trivia night. But on weekends, it's also a place where you can enjoy a chill vibe and a tiki drink. Hidden by velvet curtains, The Gemm is a bar-within-a-bar, with a menu that includes cocktails, wine, beer, blistered shishito peppers, grilled halloumi skewers and more. Ama Raw Bar When: Thurs.-Sun., 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Where: 3980 Fraser St., Vancouver Info: Windowless and warmly lit, with a street sign visible only in the dark, this second-floor raw bar transforms from an intimate lounge to a thriving neighbourhood hot spot after 10. Drinks include the Zaachila Breeze, with mescal, rose umeshu (Japanes plum liqueur), grapefruit, lime, strawberry and soda. Food items include raw bar dishes, such as sashimi and nigiri, as well as an uni pasta dish and wagyu bacon cheeseburger. Ama also hosts DJs and live music. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read Mia Stainsby's review here. Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience When: Thurs-Sun, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Tickets and info: $50 (GA) at Shawn Farquhar's Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in downtown New West. Confirmed guests are given the address once their tickets have been purchased. Inside the 30-person venue, they're treated to a magic show that includes tricks that Farquhar has used on Penn and Teller's hit series Fool Us. Food and beverage-wise, the fare is limited to pops and popcorn. You will have to book well in advance: As of this writing, the next available date was in August. Read More
Vancouver Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
From bathtub gin to Instagram: 5 speakeasies to check out in Vancouver
What is a speakeasy? During the four years of Prohibition in Vancouver (1917-1921), they were the kinds of places that served bathtub gin and that you could only find through people with names like Mugsy or Vinny the Viper. Today, they are 'hidden' drinking establishments with elderflower-infused cocktails promoted by social-media influencers. Still, the contemporary speakeasy does have characteristics separating it from your ordinary bar — false fronts or hidden signage, small and windowless, sexy interiors and limited hours, among them. Here are five Lower Mainland spots that tick most of these boxes: Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. When: Tues.-Sat., 5 p.m. until late Where: Lions Pub, 888 W. Cordova St., Vancouver Vancouver's newest speakeasy is in one of the city's oldest clubs. Through a classic red British telephone booth in Lions Pub, in Terminal City Club, guests enter a space decked out in black with red roses, plush red curtains, round lighting sconces, and a wall covered with real retro phones. Fully open to the public (same as Lions Pub), the former flower shop seats 22 people. On the menu: Small plates and cocktails. A post shared by Call Me Back (@callmebacklounge) When: Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Fri-Sat. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: 2305 Main St., Vancouver Info: David Duprey opened this cleverly hidden (behind an accounting office false front) spot in 2019 as a kind of sequel to his first speakeasy, The Narrow Lounge. 'I had always dreamed of doing the full-on fake storefront as bar entrance,' the restaurateur says. 'I had been to some super fun spots all over the world, where you enter through fridges or phone booths, and thought that Vancouver would love it. When we took over the building at Main and 7th, I knew that was the spot. I wanted it to feel like it had been there since the 1970s and was just a forgotten hideaway. Putting an accounting office in the front seems so benign that you don't think there's anything behind it. And I wanted the interior to look like a porno movie poster from the '70s, like a place where the who's-who of the city would rub shoulders with pimps and con men.' The menu features cocktails with Boogie Nights-ish names like The Side Piece, Moneyshot and The Lovelace. A post shared by Key Party (@keypartyvancouver) When: Thurs.-Sat., 6 p.m. until close Where: 1815 Commercial Dr., Park Drive Restaurant, Vancouver Info: Usually, Park Drive is the kind of local best suited for a patio drink, a game or a trivia night. But on weekends, it's also a place where you can enjoy a chill vibe and a tiki drink. Hidden by velvet curtains, The Gemm is a bar-within-a-bar, with a menu that includes cocktails, wine, beer, blistered shishito peppers, grilled halloumi skewers and more. When: Thurs.-Sun., 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Where: 3980 Fraser St., Vancouver Info: Windowless and warmly lit, with a street sign visible only in the dark, this second-floor raw bar transforms from an intimate lounge to a thriving neighbourhood hot spot after 10. Drinks include the Zaachila Breeze, with mescal, rose umeshu (Japanes plum liqueur), grapefruit, lime, strawberry and soda. Food items include raw bar dishes, such as sashimi and nigiri, as well as an uni pasta dish and wagyu bacon cheeseburger. Ama also hosts DJs and live music. Read Mia Stainsby's review here. When: Thurs-Sun, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Tickets and info: $50 (GA) at Shawn Farquhar's Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in downtown New West. Confirmed guests are given the address once their tickets have been purchased. Inside the 30-person venue, they're treated to a magic show that includes tricks that Farquhar has used on Penn and Teller's hit series Fool Us. Food and beverage-wise, the fare is limited to pops and popcorn. You will have to book well in advance: As of this writing, the next available date was in August.
Fox News
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Morning Glory: Why does President Trump care so much about an American Iron Dome?
"First of all, do not assume this is nothing." According to Israeli reporter Nadav Eyal on the most recent "Call Me Back"Podcast with host Dan Senor, this is what the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces ("IDF") Lt. General Herzi Halevi writes to himself on a notepad in preparation for a status call at 3:30 AM on the morning of October 7, 2023. The call was triggered by early reports of unusual activity in the early morning hours of the day that Hamas would invade across the southern border of Israel, massacring nearly 1,200 people, kidnapping more than 250 and taking them back into Gaza, and injuring approximately 5,000. When the head of the IDF wrote that atop his notepad, it was three hours before sirens sounded in the Israeli-Gaza border communities of Nahal Oz, Ofakim, Kfar Aza, Nir Oz, Kissufim, and Be'eri, as well as the city of Sderot, and more than three hours before the first terrorist crosses into Israel. Whatever was said in the call with Halevi that morning did not trigger the sort of alert that would have positioned the IDF to destroy the Hamas forces before they killed and kidnapped. The IDF recently released the first report into the events of that terrible day. As reported in the podcast, this report from the IDF is actually the product of 80 different investigations into every aspect of the IDF's actions or lack thereof on that day. This is not the "whole of government and the nation" inquiry which will come down the road after the war is finished. Such inquiries always happen. It is part of the culture of the Jewish State. It is not part of American culture. The 9/11 Commission and the Warren Commission are the exceptions to the rule in America where political jockeying almost always precludes a serious look back at terrible failures. The most pressing need in the United States right now is not for an inquiry into the infirmity of President Joe Biden during his presidency, nor into the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, nor a look into whether "weaponization" of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation occurred in the last four years. Opinions on each of these controversies and more are fixed. What the United States needs now is a deep dive into our most glaring vulnerabilities to attacks from abroad. We were victims of surprise attacks on December 7, 1941 and on 9/11. What about today? In his new book, "Seven Things You Can't Say About China," Senator Tom Cotton reviews the open-source evidence about General Secretary Xi Zinping's ambitions, his iron control of the Chinese Communist Party and through it the People's Liberation Army and Navy and its vast intelligence and espionage establishments. China also possesses hypersonic missiles which pose the gravest threat as has ever menaced the continental United States, as they move faster than all previous nuclear missiles and can blanket the country in less than an hour—perhaps much less. The Wall Street Journal produced an early report into the new threat in September 2023, but much has changed in the 18 months since that report. When President Trump talks about the need for an Iron Dome for America, it's not capriciousness or puff talk on a global scale. It's a pressing need, as is the Columbia-class ballistic missile-carrying submarine and the B-21 bomber, two kegs of our nuclear triad that need deployment as the old legs at sea and in the air age out. There are problems and there are problems. Do not assume that the threat of a first strike on America "is nothing." It's real. And we ought to take real steps now to deter it. Hugh Hewitt is host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show," heard weekday mornings 6am to 9am ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh wakes up America on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel's news roundtable hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University's Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcast, and this column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today.
