Best Max Hansen Podcasts (2025)

China says it has accepted the price commitments of 34 brandy exporters from the European Union, and will exempt them from the anti-dumping subsidies as long as they meet the agreed terms.

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24 dead in central Texas flooding 4:45

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U.S. authorities say major flash flooding caused by heavy rain has killed 24 people in central Texas.

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China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Greece: Premier Li 4:45

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The Chinese premier says the country is willing to work with Greece to leverage complementary advantages and advance the implementation of the plan for the Port of Piraeus in a high-quality manner.

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Chinese FM, German chancellor pledge mutual support, benefit 4:45

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China's is willing to share market opportunities with Germany and the door will open wider.

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China announces anti-dumping duties on European brandy 4:45

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China has announced anti-dumping duties on brandy from the European Union beginning Saturday.

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Chinese Commerce Ministry: China, U.S. finalizing consensuses on trade talks 4:45

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The Chinese Commerce Ministry says China and the United States have been working on details to implement the key consensus of their trade talks.

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China reassures Europe on rare earth supply amid export controls 4:45

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says rare earth exports have never been and should not become an issue between China and Europe.

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Phumtham Wechayachai appointed Thai acting PM 4:45

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Thailand has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as caretaker prime minister, following a court order suspending Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her duties.

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Chinese FM urges more understanding, cooperation between China, EU 4:45

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for dialogue over division in his meetings with EU leaders in Brussels.

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4 dead, 38 missing after passenger ship sinks in Indonesia's Bali Strait 4:45

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Officials say 23 people have survived after a passenger ship sank in the Bali Strait of Indonesia early Thursday. Search and rescue operations are continuing for the missing.

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Hamas says conducting consultations over Gaza ceasefire proposals 4:45

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Hamas says it is conducting consultations to discuss Gaza ceasefire proposals put forward by mediators.

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China, EU pledge closer ties to bring stability to the world 4:45

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is calling on China and the European Union to strengthen unity and coordination, and become a stabilizing force in a tumultuous world.

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U.S. halts military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about low stockpiles 4:45

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has halted part of military aid to Ukraine following a review of U.S. stockpiles.

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June 2025 could be among hottest on record in Europe: Copernicus 4:45

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The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts says extreme temperatures are expected to continue in much of Europe in the coming days.

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U.S. Senate passes Trump's landmark mega-bill 4:45

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The U.S. Senate has narrowly passed its version of the Trump administration's tax and spending measure, which is expected to add around 3.3 trillion U.S. dollars of deficit through 2034.

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Why Smart People Stay Stuck (And What to Do About It) with Michael Bernoff 1:13:57

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🚀 What if the success you're chasing is being blocked by the version of you that feels safest? In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Max Hansen sits down with Michael Bernoff, founder of the Human Communications Institute and author of Average Sucks. Michael shares how identity traps even high-functioning people, why willpower is overrat…

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Belgian prime minister meets Wang Yi 4:45

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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The meeting comes during the Chinese foreign minister's week-long visit to Europe.

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Constitutional Court suspends Thai prime minister from duty 4:45

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Thailand's Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty, pending a case seeking her dismissal.

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The Lions are Here and the KOKO Crew are Getting Excited as Test Match Time Rolls Around 1:13:44

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This week on the KOKO Show we thought to ourselves it is time for a little trip back to ‘No Guest Nonsense Land’, the second happiest place on earth, a place where the boys who sit on the couch week in and week out can truly shine and are at full liberty to derail this podcast if they see fit. Thanks to our fantastic headline sponsor Guinness we ar…

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CNSA releases Earth, moon images captured by Tianwen-2 probe 4:45

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The China National Space Administration has released images of Earth and the moon captured by the Tianwen-2 probe in orbit.

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Türkiye evacuates over 50,000 people as wildfires rage on 4:45

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Türkiye has evacuated more than 50,000 people from regions affected by forest fires across the country.

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Hong Kong celebrates five years of National Security Law 4:45

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Monday marks the fifth anniversary of Hong Kong's National Security Law. Over the past five years, the law has anchored the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, becoming a guardian of the city’s prosperity.

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China expects to see 953 million railway trips during summer travel rush 4:45

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Authorities say China will see 953 million railway passenger trips during the summer travel rush. The country's railway operator says the figure is 5.8 percent higher than last year.

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China's manufacturing sector sees stronger momentum in June 4:45

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Official data shows the purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector rose for the second straight month to 49.7 in June.

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21 Palestinians killed by Israeli army across Gaza: civil defense 4:45

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Gaza's civil defense says Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least 21 Palestinians on Sunday while the Israeli army has issued one of the largest evacuation orders in months.

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Iran doubts durability of ceasefire with Israel 4:45

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Local media say Iran is doubtful that Israel will maintain the ceasefire between the two countries.

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Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" clears key Senate vote 4:45

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U.S. Senate Republicans have narrowly advanced President Donald Trump's tax-and-spending package in a 51-to-49 procedural vote.

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President Xi urges villagers in Xizang to uphold ethnic solidarity, create better life 4:45

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on villagers in the southwestern region of Xizang, also known as Tibet, to uphold ethnic unity and strive for a happier and better life.

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Commerce Ministry: China opposes any tariff deal made at its expense 4:45

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China says it firmly opposes any country making trade deals with the United States at its expense. It cautioned that if such a situation arises, the country will take countermeasures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.

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Iran holds state funeral for generals and scientists killed in Israeli strikes 4:45

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Iran has held a state funeral for top military officers and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes this month.

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Hard-hit southwestern Chinese county under highest flood response 4:45

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China's national weather service has issued a rainstorm warning across the northern, central, and southern parts of the country.

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Gaza Health Ministry: Over 500 killed near aid centers since late May 4:45

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According to Gaza health authorities, more than 500 people have been killed near aid centers since late May.

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Canadian PM says negotiations with U.S. "complex" 4:45

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described trade negotiations with the United States as "complex," following U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to end all discussions between the two countries.

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Chinese FM to visit EU, Germany, France 4:45

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China has announced that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit the European Union's headquarters and attend a high-level strategic dialogue.

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China, Ecuador deepen Belt and Road cooperation 4:45

9d ago4:45

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China and Ecuador have signed a cooperation plan on promoting the Belt and Road Initiative. The leaders of the two countries witnessed the signing after talks in Beijing.

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UN Charter is not a-la-carte menu: Guterres 4:44

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out the selective application of the UN Charter, saying it is not an a-la-carte menu.

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Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete second series of extravehicular activities 4:45

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The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station have completed their second spacewalk.

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Iranian supreme leader warns future aggression will come at "great cost" 4:45

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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any future aggression against Iran will come at a great cost.

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China urges SCO efforts to achieve peace, development 4:45

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China has pledged to work with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to support the building of "five shared homes", a vision centered on solidarity, peace, security, prosperity, and sustainable development.

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Blazers selects Yang Hansen with 16th Pick 4:45

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The Portland Trail Blazers has selected Chinese player Yang Hansen with the 16th overall pick in the NBA Draft.

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U.S. probe agency faults Boeing, FAA in 737 MAX door plug blowout 4:45

10d ago4:45

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The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says multiple systemic failures led to a mid-air door panel blowout of a Boeing jet last year.

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Final Scout of the Cycle: Intriguing Undrafted Free Agents & a Lottery Mock 2:22:08

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The guys are sick in the head

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Iranian parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA 4:45

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Iran's parliament has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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Kremlin says NATO on path of militarization with discussions on defense spending 4:45

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The Kremlin says NATO is on a path of militarization, as the alliance gathers in The Hague in a new push to raise the defense budget.

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Chinese premier urges constructive actions in global economic, trade cooperation 4:45

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on the international community to take constructive actions in international economic and trade cooperation.

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Joan Beringer, Bogoljub Markovic, Alex Toohey, Lachlan Olbrich, & Hugo Gonzalez Scouting Reports 1:51:09

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The guys break down some international prospects

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China activates emergency response to flooding in Chongqing, Guizhou 4:44

11d ago4:44

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China has launched an emergency response to flooding in Chongqing and Guizhou as the two southwestern regions brace for a new round of rainfall.

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Scouting Stretch Bigs: Grant Nelson, Jacksen Moni, Igor Milcic Jr, Eric Dixon, Vlad Goldin 1:19:43

11d ago1:19:43

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The guys breakdown some interesting bets at backup stretch bigs in the second round of the draft

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China reaffirms commitment to achieving stability in Middle East 4:45

11d ago4:45

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Beijing says it is closely following developments in the Middle East, and hopes for a ceasefire as soon as possible. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun says military means cannot bring peace, and dialogue is the right path forward.