Oh Say Nation with Marilynn Stark

So, Who Is Putin, Anyway PART 1

From peace in the Middle East to the Russo-Ukrainian War, to domestic affairs in need of repairs, the inauguration of President Trump on January 20, 2025, has Americans and the world watching. Putin plays cat-and-mouse over peace talks with Zelenskyy. Why? Find out.
 

The Ouster of President Assad of Syria

This episode covers the takeover of the capital city of Syria, Damascus as HTS made its way from Hama to Homs to Damascus, liberating the cities, territory and people from the brutal rule of the dictator Bashar al-Assad along the way. Assad was taken to Russia for political asylum.

A Brief Recount of the Lex Fridman Podcast -- An Interview with President Zelenskyy

In this, Episode 5, of Oh Say Nation with Marilynn Stark the opportunity to have heard President Zelenskyy converse in a pleasant podcast setting interview produced in me the inspired need to recount what he tells of his days as president of Ukraine.  A clear and candid picture of the weighty burdens of a wartime president that is projected in the interview becomes thematic to its brief recount. 

The Ouster of President Assad from Syria

The chronological events leading up to the taking of the capital city of Syria, Damascus, by rebels is unfolded. The idea of a newly forming government with its principle people is discussed, and how this change in Syria's government may fare in the days ahead is brought under question. How the felling of Assad will affect Iran is also a topic that is broached.

Bhagavad Gita Ch.2: Introduction

Why the Gita? How can this book relate to everyday life so that it becomes relevant to modern-day living? Perhaps this introduction to Chapter 2 of the sacred Bhagavad Gita can shed some light on this idea for you; moreover, Chapter 2 is said to leverage all of the other chapters in the Gita. Welcome to the study.

Bhagavad Gita Ch.2: Part 2

Chanting of Verses 28 to 48 of the Bhagavad Gita by Marilynn Stark.

Bhagavad Gita Ch.2: Part 1

Chanting of verses 1 - 27 of the Bhagavad Gita by Marilynn Stark.

Peace Invocation: Prayer for Nation

ShAntipAthah

May He protect us. May He nourish us. May we acquire the capacity (to study and understand the Scriptures.) May our study be brilliant. May we not cavil at each other. Om Peace. Peace. Peace.

Gita Dhyanam

Meditation on the Gita.