New Episode: I recently sat down with WhatsApp’s marketing chief Vivian Odior to discuss why they are partnering with CHAMPIONS Arsenal and F1’s Mercedes. She explains how global sport is a platform for tech, growth, building community, and inclusive values. Full video: youtu.be/M9HipMM9DWg?...

Did American politics ruin Formula 1? Four years ago, #F1 bet on a renewable energy future. But U.S. politics, markets, and culture have undercut that effort. The fallout is reshaping debates over technology, identity, sponsorship, and the future of racing itself. www.linkedin.com/posts/kbaron...

Wow, how F1 Miami has grown! Had a great weekend of industry meetings, VIP conversation events, and filming for Elevation Live. More than a race. It’s a platform for tech, values, global competition, strategic advantage, and national security. Here’s a fun taste: youtube.com/shorts/kbfVL...

Ready for another #MiamiGP weekend — on and off track. See you there.

Preparing for back-to-back exciting Miami weeks at @eMergeAmericas and @f1miami. ✅ Global partnerships, ✅ high-performance, ✅ dual-use tech …on and off the track, making us more competitive together. The world as we make it. @Elevation_Live #MiamiGP #eMergeAmericas

Coral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point | Jason Momoa

A Syrian man has buried his wife and four of his five children after Israeli strikes hit Beirut earlier this week.

“I’ve never been so nervous about a night that I can remember in my career than I am about what might happen tonight.” I gave my points about how we got here, what might happen, and what impact this will have… but that line sums up how I’m feeling today.

Is Tucker Carlson influential if nobody follows him or his suggestions? Several recent polls are showing over 70% of Republicans still support Trump’s war.

The president of the United States, 8:06 am ET, threatens Iran: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.“

This speech was mud and speeches won’t matter. Better messaging won’t matter. 80% of MAGA faithful support the war. They’ll follow him to the moon. (Europe won’t.).Clip in link below.

Trump chose to give this rare primetime speech (after one month of war) on the first night of Passover, which is basically every Jewish family’s Thanksgiving dinner.

Godspeed, Artemis II.

In Jesus name? No, not like this…

Defiance not compliance! Trump & Hegseth just gave the court a big 🖕 and instead of reinstating full press access say they will CLOSE THE ENTIRE PRESS CORRIDOR, require an escort (unprecedented), and move press offices outside of the building. Unacceptable. Un-American.

“Imminently” I’ll put on my national security analyst hat to discuss today’s Senate Intel committee worldwide threats hearing in MS Now’s 3pm hour.

Let’s talk. War and the World Cup? Yes, really. We dive into the American decade of global sport, geopolitics, activism, and more in this new episode of Elevation Live! with our guest Travis Murphy, CEO of Jetr Global Sport + Entertainment: youtube.com/shorts/ZZnXD...

Trump’s war on Iran impacts more than oil. Formula 1 races are instruments of national power and influence. Canceling races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia is not just lost entertainment. #F1 is a multi-billion dollar, multinational tool for elite technology, partnerships, supply chains, logistics.

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, the man killed in a shooting at Old Dominion University, flew Apache helicopters in Iraq, earned numerous awards for his military service and helped grow the university’s ROTC program enrollment by almost 50% in one year. He was 41-years-old.

America is a damaged brand. I spent the week in India 🇮🇳 (if you missed my posts on four other platforms) at the Raisina Dialogue hearing angry US allies and partner leaders, public and private, describe how they can endure, withstand, and thrive together amid Trump’s protectionist attacks.

⏰ 100 days until #FIFAWorldCup! FIFA President Gianni Infantino: “The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Tournament Poster captures the energy, diversity and shared passion that will define the most inclusive edition of the tournament in history." Diversity. Inclusion. Those aren’t accidental words.

Today’s fake Pentagon press conference with fake reporters was sad, disheartening and dangerous. War deserves the utmost scrutiny from America’s experienced and principled defense journalists who have done so for decades. The US officials who wage war deserve the utmost scrutiny.

Watch my Sunday morning chat on the Grounded podcast with my friend Maritsa Georgiou and former Sen. Jon Tester, on Iran, the Pentagon, predictions, and coverage. This could go any which way. open.substack.com/pub/grounded...

During day 1 of the war on Iran, at the Pentagon: - No secretary of defense - No Joint Chiefs chairman - Joint Staff director fired two days ago - No journalists (banned)

The Olympics are inherently an antidote to isolationism, nationalism, racism, and xenophobia. The Olympics are a global competition that helps us win the global competition that matters most. The Olympics matter. www.linkedin.com/pulse/rejoic...

Which America are we to the world? The one of joyful inclusion or violent exclusion? Both are on display. It’s time we think about the strategic importance of this moment. open.substack.com/pub/defenseb...

“Work it harder, make it Do it faster, makes us More than ever, hour after hour Work is never over”

Catch me in this segment on Trump, Venezuela, Greenland, Congress and the destabilizing moment he has caused.

Let’s recap: Trump threatened military attack on a NATO ally and is demanding their territory. If that’s not an impeachable breach of the oath of office, I don’t know what is. Trump has destabilized our hemisphere and Europe’s, creating a two-front crisis. We need NATO. We need stability.

In 2025, I did more news media hits than I had anticipated I would. From global security events to Trump-DC politics and the Pentagon press corps. And I turned down quite a lot. (There’s only so many times you can say the same things about Hegseth.) Thankful for them all.

My heart today is with the Chabad of #Bondi, who many years ago welcomed me in for a special Passover Seder with their Russian immigrant community that I’ll never forget. May these #Chanukkah candles bring light to this world.

Y'all, MATT GAETZ was one of the fake reporters at today's fake Pentagon press briefing. The 2nd question at the fake press conference went to the disgraced and alleged child sex trafficker former congressman who allegedly paid for sex with a homeless 17-year old. So, there.

🏎️ F1 and the US defense industry. And, I’m sorry, Max is not my favorite driver. As the #LasVegasGP continues to unfold (or for after the 🏁) hear or see more with @defensebaron.bsky.social on @indyamericans.bsky.social:

What I wanted to add on air before we changed topics: Congress has a say in arms sales. But this Congress rarely bucks Trump. So, BLUF: We want the Saudi military closer to us than China. Is this deal gonna make a difference among all the other economic & cultural ties and deals? A little.

"China could get a hold of that plane or some of that technology on board and use it for themselves." National security analyst @defensebaron.bsky.social joins @stephruhle.bsky.social to talk about the national security concerns over Trump's plan to sell F-35s fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

@stephruhle.bsky.social @peterbakernyt.bsky.social @davidmdrucker.bsky.social @dougjones.bsky.social @defensebaron.bsky.social @lbarronlopez.bsky.social

⚡️Manosphere Monday @indyamericans.bsky.social EP 375. @defensebaron.bsky.social Countdown to Conflict in Venezuela. Marines in Shootout in Haiti. Fearless Fathering. Teaching Kids Chaos is the New Normal. Ivy Football Stunner, Landman & F1’s Surprising Finale. Watch: youtu.be/nBAc2bYEL1Q?...

Can AI defeat fascists? For #VeteransDay, here's a story of a veteran-owned company paying it forward. Code 19 Racing is a purpose-driven #AI, #autonomy and #robotics company, advancing global competitiveness from the classroom to the race track to the front lines. youtu.be/9EkpDDZ9Rtw?...

New: Episode 2 🎥 : Elevation Live! with Kevin Baron - Inside Autonomous Racing: When Will #AI Beat a Formula 1 Driver? (And why is the Army interested?) "We want to showcase this to the world, and showcase what #autonomy can really do, at its limits." Meet Code19 Racing: youtu.be/9EkpDDZ9Rtw?...

DEI isn’t dead. Climate change isn’t a hoax. And global corporate sponsors and investors aren’t backing down. Not by a long shot. Not in this high-tech, purpose-driven global sports league where social impact is part of of the prize. Watch… youtu.be/jcEYcXFys60?...

NEW: Meet the remarkable Fiona Morgan, chief purpose officer at ‪#SailGP‬. She’s leading a global sports league with impact its core — faster than most governments. Watch our exclusive conversation on the first episode of 'Elevation Live!' here: www.elevation-live.com/elevation-li...

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

The last time President Trump attended a US Open match, as a presidential candidate in 2015, the booing was so loud that multiple news outlets wrote stories about it. He will be back on Sunday, attending the men’s final, prompting a question: What will ABC/ESPN show and how? >>>

🚨 Trump posted today, declaring war on the city of Chicago. So why is the US Open allowing him to attend the men’s tennis final tomorrow — and censoring broadcasters? #USOpen

UPDATE | Volunteers including State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith colored in the Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk after it was removed overnight. Full story: https://www.wesh.com/article/pulse-rainbow-crosswalk-orlando-removed-overnight/65861732 

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Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy

I’m staying up late with Steph Ruhle tonight, watch us:

Tsunami buoys lighting up along Alaska. Hawaii friends evacuate to high ground. No joke. www.ndbc.noaa.gov

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