Podcasts about army generals

General Marshall planned brilliantly for the US Army's rapid wartime growth and a 'Just Peace' for post-war Europe. Professor Bill Johnsen explains how. General George C Marshall's (1880-1959) career as a strategist and strategic leader was impressive. As the Chief of Staff for the US Army, he oversaw a forty-fold increase in the size of the Army. Quick to spot talent and advance it out of turn, his appointments included Generals Omar Bradley, Lesley J McNair, George S Patton, and perhaps most crucially, Dwight D Eisenhower. Winston Churchill described Marshall as 'the organiser of victory' After the War, he was appointed as Secretary of State, where he lobbied for the reconstruction of Europe that would build the capacity of nations exhausted by the War, and act as a bulwark against Soviet expansion. The European Reconstruction Plan, which would eventually become simply the 'Marshall Plan', earned him the unique distinction of being the only Army General to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Professor William (Bill) Johnsen is the former Director of Academics at the US Army War College, and a former Infantry Officer. He served in NATO working on the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty and the 1991 NATO Strategy. He is the author of numerous works, including Origins of the Grand Alliance: Anglo-American Military Collaboration from the Panay Incident to Pearl Harbor (University Press of Kentucky, 2016), and his latest manuscript, tentatively entitled War Councilors: The Combined Chiefs of Staff and the Winning of World War II, is under publication review.

What does it take to go from leading in war zones to completing the Ironman triathlon? In this powerful episode of the Find Your Ultra Podcast, host Vipin Sharma sits down with Major General Vikram Dev Dogra, the first serving Indian Army officer to complete an Ironman.

In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Major General Bob Dees, retired U.S. Army General and President of the National Center for Healthy Veterans. General Dees shares his powerful hope story of walking through the heartbreaking loss of his child and how he and his wife found comfort and healing through the love and support of the body of Christ. Together, they explore the critical life skill of resilience—what it is, why it matters, and how we can develop it, especially in the face of life's trials. General Dees also shares stories about the meaningful work being done at the National Center for Healthy Veterans and why caring for our veterans is more vital than ever. This is a rich and heartfelt conversation on hope, resilience, and service. Whether you're facing a personal challenge or want to better support others, you'll be encouraged and inspired by this episode. Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.   So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.   Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.   Listen in to learn more  (02:31) Power of Resilience and Partnership  (09:58) The Importance of Resilience and Connection  (14:49) The Concept of Resilience (70 Seconds) (22:07) Teaching Resilience and Life Lessons  (27:28) The Impact of Trauma on Hope  (45:53) Supporting Veterans and Building Resilience  (53:20) Empowering Veterans for Future Success   -------------- Resources from General Dees & The National Center for Healthy Veterans   Learn more about the National Center for Healthy Veterans: https://healthyveterans.org/ Refer a veteran to the National Center for Healthy Veterans: https://healthyveterans.org/give-help/#refer Explore Gen. Dees' Resilience Coaching Courses here: https://iccicoaching.com/mentoring/gen-bob-dees/ -------------- Hope for the Heart resources:   Learn about our summer event on Mental Health and the Church: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church   Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God's plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON    Sign up for our fall Hope Together conference: https://hopetogether.com/    ---------------------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Proverbs 3:5-6 -- Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 13:12 – “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” John 16:33 -- “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Romans 5:3-5 -- “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

With today's dramatically shifting global landscape, we couldn't think of a better time to welcome back General David Petraeus, a retired four-star U.S. Army general who also served as the director of the CIA. He and Willy discussed a wide range of geopolitical topics, including the ongoing situation in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East, the trade war and U.S.-China relations, broad effects of tariffs and new administration policies, investments in national defense, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last time we spoke about the Battle for the Great Wall of China. In 1933, the Kwantung Army faced logistical struggles and sought political deals with Chinese warlords to seize North China. Despite capturing key areas, chaos reigned as their unauthorized operations defied Tokyo's orders. When Emperor Hirohito demanded a withdrawal, the army reluctantly complied, derailing a coup attempt. Though peace talks followed, distrust persisted, and rogue Japanese commanders plotted fresh offensives. Amid international tensions and League of Nations' inaction, chaos loomed over China's battle-scarred plains. As tensions rose in North China, General Muto hesitated to advance without orders from Tokyo. With imperial approval, he launched a renewed offensive on May 3rd, leading the Japanese 6th and 8th Divisions to sweep through Chinese defenses. Despite Chinese concessions led by pro-Japanese Huang Fu, the Japanese pushed toward Peiping. Failed coups and desperate peace talks ensued. By May 25th, ceasefire talks began, but Japan's strengthened position left China scrambling to secure stability.   #148 The Tanggu Truce Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. As we last left off the IJA 6th and 8th Divisions had just taken up new positions threatening the Peiping-Tientsin area. Meanwhile the Tientsin Special service Agency had tried every scheme they could think of to establish a coup against Peiping. All of these actions were done to increase Japan's poker hand at the negotiating table. On May 17th Huang Fu arrived at a very panicked Peiping. Two days prior, the Japanese had taken an even harsher stance, demanding the Chinese forces withdraw to a line running between Shunyi, Paoti and Lutai. This demand would send the Chines further west than the line agreed upon for the ceasefire. So the Chinese ignored the demand and this inturn brought the negotiations to a standstill. On the 18th the Army General staff in Tokyo drew up a new draft titled “essentials for the Guidance of North China”. Having been chasing around the Kwantung Army like a dog chasing a car, Tokyo HQ wanted to finally draft some real legislation to reign in their unruly pet. On the 19th the General staff submited an ultimatum instructed the Kwantung Army to withdraw to Manchukuo after it reached an agreement with the Chinese, specifically to obtain the right to garrison specified locations within the Great Wall. On the 21st the Kwantung Army drew up its version of a ceasefire proposal, submitted it to the General staff who approved it. Here is a complete breakdown of it: “1) The cease-fire agreement is of a purely military nature and excludes political factors. For by returning to Manchukuo in general as quickly as possible, the imperial Japanese army will demonstrate that it acts in the cause of justice and fairness and will manifest the essence of the Japanese spirit.  2) The withdrawal line of the Chinese army and the cessation line of the Japanese army should conform generally to that referred to in the "Basic Outline" of the General Staff; that is, it should conform to the policy of the Kwantung Army and to Nagatsu's proposal. However, the return of the Japanese army to Manchukuo will be voluntary, after observance of the cease-fire terms by the Chinese army has been confirmed, and will not be specifically prescribed in the text of the agreement.  3) In order to prevent any delay in the establishment of a ceasefire, the designs of the Tientsin Special Service Agency will be terminated.  4) The site of the cease-fire agreement must be selected with consideration for the issuing of commands to military units in accord with the plans of the Japanese army command with respect to any situation which may necessitate military action at any time during the course of negotiations for cease-fire. Furthermore, a location convenient to the gathering of foreign diplomatic officials and press correspondents and to meddling intervention by third powers must be carefully avoided.” On the 22nd, the Kwantung Army ordered the Tientsin agency to discontinue their activities as the Japanese were now willing to accept a ceasefire. The Japanese and Chinese then agreed on a date and place, that being located along the Peiping-Shanhaiguan railway to sign a ceasefire agreement. For the talks, the Japanese naval attache at Peiping, Lt Commander Fujiwara Kiyoma was chosen who visited Huang Fu's residence on the 22nd. Talks began and by 2am the next day, He Yingqin received a letter officially instructing him to abide by the ceasefire terms. Thus the first step had been taken. On the 25th Chinese officials Li Zuyi and Xu Yenmu rode with Fujiwara to Miyun, then a temporary HQ for the IJA 8th Division. There they passed mounds of dead chinese placed specifically along the roadside, obviously to intimidate them. They arrived to Miyun at 4am to officially show the ceasefire proposal letter to General Nish of the 8th division. Then they got a slap in the face, a new demand was tossed at them.  "As the first step, in order to verify the compliance of the Chinese army, the Japanese army may at any time use airplanes or other means to inspect the withdrawal of the Chinese army. The Chinese authorities shall afford them the necessary protection and facilities."This last minute new demand was imposed because Tokyo HQ believed it was necessary to have aerial observation to make sure both parties did not breach the agreement. The two Chinese officials did not want to devolve the talks so they signed it and returned to Peiping. The official negotiations began on May 30th at Tangu. The Kwantung delegation was led by Major General Okamura Yasuji, their vice chief of staff. He was assisted by Colonel Kita Seiichi, Lt colonel Nagatsu Sahishige, Majors Kono Etsujiro, Endo Saburo and Fujimoto Tetsukuma, Captain Okabe Eiichi and Secretary Hayashide Kenjiro of the Japanese embassy in Manchukuo. The Chinese delegation was led by Lt General Xing Pin and assisted by Chen Zungzu, Xu Yenmu, Chang Xukuang, Li Zeyu and Li Shuzheng. At the offset the Chinese Army declared Tangu under martial law as the Japanese navy dispatched the battleship Kamoi with the 14th destroyer squadron to cruise offshore. The first session of the talks began at 4pm, only lasted some 30 minutes as both sides exchanged formal credentials and such. During that night both sides proded each other trying to figure out what either would accept. Nagatsu decided to show some of the Chinese delegates a document titled “annex document concerning the Organization of Police”. This had been drafted by the Kwantung Army to try establish a demilitarized zone in northeastern Hubei, whose security would be maintained by Chinese police units. The specifics of the document said such a feat would require a force no larger than 20,000 men, with no single units exceeding 200 and they should be armed with nothing stronger than a rifle, pistol or bayont. Nagatsu personally believed this was way to much to ask of the Chinese and advised changing the wording to what the Chinese police could wield as  "shall not be constituted of armed units hostile to Japanese feelings." After seeing the faces of the Chinese upon reading the document, Nagatsu would remark "This evening the Chinese appear to have gained the impression that our proposal will be excessively harsh."  The second session of talks began at 9am the next day whereupon General Okamura presented their draft accord:  “1) The Chinese army shall immediately withdraw to the regions west and south of the line from Yench'ing to Ch'angp'ing, Kaoliying, Shunyi, T'ungchou, Hsiangho, Paoti, Lint'ingk'ou, Ningho, and Lut'ai, and undertakes not to advance beyond that line and to avoid any provocation of hostilities.  2) The Japanese authorities may at any time use airplanes or other means to verify carrying out of the above article. The Chinese authorities shall afford them protection and facilities for such purpose.  3) The Japanese army, after ascertaining the withdrawal of the Chinese army to the line stated in Article 1, undertakes not to cross the said line and not to continue to attack the Chinese troops, and shall voluntarily withdraw, in general, to the Great Wall.  4) In the regions to the south of the Great Wall and to the north and east of the line defined in Article 1, the maintenance of peace and order shall be undertaken by the Chinese police force. The said police force shall not be constituted of armed units hostile to Japanese feelings. feelings.  5) The present agreement shall come into effect upon its signature.” To these demands Xing Pin stated that since the Chinese army had alrady withdrawn to or even beyond what was asked of them, the Japanese forces should respond promptly by withdrawing from the battle zone and to the Great Wall. Xing Pin added that he hoped his Japanese colleagues understood the Chinese Army might be required to help quell bandits that might disturb the vacuum caused by the Japanese withdrawal. To this the Japanese neither agreed nor disagreed and the meeting ended by 9:20. During the interlude the Chinese frantically sought to push further concessions. But the Japanese took a hard stance and stated they would accept nothing until their demands were signed upon. Talks officially resumed at 10:57 and within only 15 minutes both teams signed a truce agreement. Not a single change had been made in the draft the Kwantung Arym had presented. By 2 pm Xing Pin began a request that the Chinese Army be permitted to deal with bandits in the evacuated zone, as police alone most likely would not be enough.  Once the Tangu truce had been signed, the Chinese began to fear rebellious warlord types, particularly Feng Yuxiang might try to exploit the demilitarized region now that the Chinese Central Army had been withdrawn. The Japanese took a solid stance opposing any exceptions to their truce and would never allow Chinese Army units within the demilitarized region. The Japanese in response to the Chinese demands stated "In case there shall be in the Demilitarized Zone armed units disturbing peace and order which the police force shall be unable to cope with, the situation will be dealt with by common accord between the two parties." The Chinese had no choice but to agree to this. The final session resumed at 3:45 pm, whereupon the Chinese tried to obtain agreement on two specific aspects of the truce:  The Japanese reconnaissance aircraft would not conduct inspection flights without giving prior warning The Japanese Army would not misconstrue a move by the Chinese Army which had already withdrawn behind the line established in the truce agreement to return to the authorized line. The Japanese simply refused to even discuss these issues and a 4:05 pm the Chinese simply signed. The Japanese then submitted 4 new demands: 1) Withdraw the two cavalry divisions [formerly of the Northeastern Army] from the area southwest of Fengning in Jehol province.  2) Move the forty divisions of the Chinese Central Army presently in the Peiping-Tientsin region to some other appropriate region for the restoration of peace and order in that region.  3) Remove the entrenchments and military establishments of the Chinese army [used by Yii Hsueh-chung's army] in the area around the mouth of the Pai River.  4) Exercise strict control over anti-Japanese activities, which are the basic cause of Sino-Japanese conflict. To this the Chinese agreed with the last 3 demands and promised to “investigate” the first. At 4:10 the truce talks officially ended. As a consequence of the Tangu Truce, the Japanese Army had gained a foothold in northeastern Hubei. They would press further in the coming years, thus this truce was basically their first step in conquering north China. As you can imagine the Japanese were not done milking every drop from the Chinese. During the entire Tangu treaty talks, the Japanese had intentionally kept everything limited to military matters. The Japanese also sought to deal with what was expected to be a collosal anti-japanese movement in north china. To this end Foreign Minister Uchida Yasuya was given a list of demands to press upon the Chinese:   1) The Peiping Political Affairs Council will unreservedly suppress all anti-Japanese movements and other related anti-Japanese activities of the Kuomintang in the area under its jurisdiction.  2) The said Council will unreservedly suppress all activities that disturb the peace in the area along the Great Wall by the use of militia units, or other means, from the area under its jurisdiction.  3) The said Council will unreservedly remove all obstacles to legal peaceful traffic across the Great Wall.  4) The said Council will, with the agreement of the Japanese, establish facilities for the maintenance of order in the cease-fire district.  The Japanese preferred this be met by a written agreement, rather than a formal treaty that would only hurt the face of China further, thus creating even more anti-japanese movements. Real talks began at Dairen on July 3rd, where the Kwantung Army suggested that responsibility for civil administration and maintenance of order in the demilitarized region be transferred from the Hubei provincial government to the Political Affairs Council at Peiping. The reason as to why, because the Japanese believed they could easily control said body. When the IJA 6th and 8th Divisions withdrew from the demilitarized zone, they had left behind small units at Miyun, Chenchangying, Xiachangcheng, Fengtai and Yutien who went to work exerted silent pressure upon the Chinese during these future negotiations happening at Dairen. The Chinese at Dairen were represented by Li Shuzheng, the director of the Peiping-Lioaning Railway; Yin Tung and Xue Qiyen of the Political affairs council and Li Qichen the head of the Mukden-Shanhaiguan Railway Bureau. General Okamura and Colonel Kita came to the meetings, but only in capacity for observation. Included in the agenda of conversation was the disposal of pro-manchukuo militia forces in the demilitarized region and railway service between China proper and Manchukuo. Now the idea to transfer administrative responsibility over the demilitarized region to the Political affairs council in Peiping offered numerous challenges. The council was essentially an organ of the Executive Yuan of the Nanjing government. Their purpose was to overlook negotiations for Nanjing. Moreover their membership lacked prestige and they commanded no military forces, thus had little influence over Northern China. If they tried to influence the demilitarized region, a single army, such as one led by Li Qichen would easily overpower their authority. Northern China was still very much warlord dominated by this period. Li Qichen was a particularly strong warlord in the region. By December of 1932 he had begun recruiting men in the Qinxi district of Liaoning where he was receiving aid from the Japanese. His men assisted the Kwantung Army at Xumenzhai and later fought under the guidance of Captain Okada Kikusaburo at Shanhaiguan. However by Japanese standards, Li Qichengs army was nothing more than a bandit force. Thus after the Tanggu Truce, the Kwantung Army chose to distance itself from Li Qicheng and instead focus all their efforts in cooperating with the Political affairs council.  Ironically one of the first things the Kwantung Army consulted with the council was a new policy to dispose of Li Qichens Army and others. Thus 4000 of Li Qichen's forces were reorganized into a peace preservation corps with the rest simply disbanded. The finer details on how this would occur were negotiated between Li Qichen and the council, meditated by Kwantung officers at Tangshan on July 16th. It was also decided the Kwantung Army would set up an office at Tangshan headed by Li Qichen who would overlook the dispersal of militia units in the demilitarized region. By August 12th, the peace preservation corps was fully established. Many pro-manchukuo militia units were reorganized via the first Dairen conference as it became known. Xu Yuan's army at Qinhuangdao was reorganized into a  reserve peace preservation corps under the direct guidance of Lt Colonel Nakano Hidemitsu. They would be stationed at Yutien. Another force station near Qinhuangdao which had been recruited by the Kwantung army during Operation Nekka was ordered to transfer 2000 of its troops to Manchukuo and have the rest disbanded. Additionally there existed some 15,000 bandits operating in the demilitarized region. The largest of these bands was the East Asia Federation Combined Forces led by Guo Yazhou. He was in league with Xu Yusan and equipped like a regular Chinese Army. Once the ceasefire had been in effect, his men were conscripted in Manchukuo and would be used unofficially by the Kwantung Army. Another large bandit army was led by Lao Haozu, known colloquially as the “old rat”. Many of these bandit groups were made up of discharged troops and deserters from pro-Manchukuo militia units. After much discussion the Political affairs council took over the civil administration for the demilitarized zone, excluding the area consisting of the Great Wall. Another large item of discussion at the first Dairen conference was the restoration of train services between China Proper and Manchukuo. During the conflict the Chinese Army had ripped up a ton of railway track between Peiping and Shanhaiguan. By April 21st trains from Peiping could only operate as far as Tanggu. Meanwhile Mancukuo's Mukden to Shanhaiguan railway was operating 3 trains a day between Shanhaiguan and Tangshan after numerous repair efforts by June 1st. Service between Tanggu and Tangshan was only restored by July 3rd when the Japanese garrison at Tientsin began guarding operations between the two cities. At Dairen both sides agreed to rapidly restore the railway service between Mukden and Peiping while making Tangshan the temporary connecting point.  The section between Shanhaiguan and Tangshan was to be administered by the Mukden- Shanhaiguan railway, thus by Manchukuo while from Peiping to Tangshan would be retained by the Chinese governed Peiping-Liaoning railway. The Chinese argued that once the railway lines were all restored, management over Tangshan to Shanhaiguan should be returned to the Chinese. However the Manchukuo representatives instead argued for joint control over the railway from Peiping to Shanhaiguan.  Despite all the agreements met at Dairen, so much remained unresolved with the demilitarized region. The area immediately adjacent to the Great Wall had not been turned over to the political affairs coucil, the demilitarized region was still infested with bandits, many council members were not keen on any of the ongoings and relations between them and the Kwantung Army were anything but cooperative. Given all of this, in October of 1933, Huang Fu and He Yingqin came to the Japanese asking if they could form more official dialogue to deal with the problems and this led to the Peiping conference of November 1933. The Chinese were led by Huang Fu, He Yingqin, Yin Zung, Yin Juken and Cao Shangming. The Japanese were led by General Okamura, Colonels Kita ad Kikuchi Monya, Lt Colonels Nemoto Hiroshi and Shibayama Kaneshiro and Secretaries Nakayama and Hanawa Yoshitaka of the Peiping Legation. Because the talks had been opened by the Chinese, they had hoped they would control the agenda and in that they were sorely mistaken. The Japanese immediately pounced upon them and brought forth such demands. “1) The Kwantung Army hopes the Political Affairs Council will, as it solidifies its ability to maintain law and order, quickly and 5 safely assume administration in the area south and west of the Great Wall, exclusive of the Great Wall.  2) For the time being, the Political Affairs Council recognizes, in the area under its jurisdiction, the various agencies designated by the Kwantung Army as necessary for the handling of transportation, economic matters, and other affairs. The council will provide assistance in the operation of these agencies.  3) For the time being, the council agrees to lease to the Japanese army the land and buildings in the area under its jurisdiction which are needed for the purpose of stationing Japanese troops.  4) To provide facilities for trade, transportation, and communications in the area south of the Great Wall, the Political Affairs Council will appoint a delegate who will immediately begin consultations with a delegate designated by the Kwantung Army.” The Chinese agreed to the second demand allowing for the establishment by the Kwantung Army at Shanhaiguan, Gubeikou, Xifengkou, Panqiaokou, Lengkou and Qielingkou that Japanese garrisons could be stationed at Shanhaiguan, Xumenzhai, Chenchangying, Taitouying, Lengkou, Xifengkou, Malankuan and Gubeikou. The Chinese also agreed to part 4 in regards to airline connections. Thus with that the Japanese had effectively taken away China's ability to defend the Great Wall. Furthermore on the pretex of guarding said Great Wall, the Kwantung Army had forced the Chinese to recognize its right to garrison troops along the area just inside the Great Wall. Fully satisfied, the Japanese delegation departed Peiping on November 10th. The Kwantung Army still sought to extend the Peiping-Liaoing railway services to Mukden, but this inevitably raised the issue of China Proper recognizing Manchukuo. In December Yin Zung, head of the Peiping-Liaoning Railway, traveled to Nanjing to discuss said issue, but would return to Peiping empty handed. Additionally Sun Fu who led a faction within the KMT, began persuading the Central Political Council to pass some legislation specifically withholding Huang Fu from holding authority in handling issues involving North China, because it was feared amongst many it would lead to a mistake that would see recognition of Manchukuo. On April 11th of 1934, Huang Fu attempted a discussion at Nanchang between himself, Chiang Kai-Shek and Wang Jingwei. The result of this discussion was him receiving greater authority over matters involving postal services, train services and tariffs. Despite this, the anti-Japanese part of the Nanjing government continued their efforts to hamper the efforts of Haung Fu and Yin Zung.  In May, Major General Ushiroku Jun of the Kwantung Army, Attache Shibayama and Usami Kanji the chief of the Manchukuo railways Bureau, began secret talks with Yin Zung over at Shanhaiguan. They all agreed to establish a new corporation, the Eastern Travel Bureau, who would receive a million yuan provided in equal shares by the Mukden-Shanhaiguan railway bureau in Manchukuo and the Peiping-Liaoning Railway Bureau. Profits and losses would be shared equally; the general manager would be chosen from one bureau with the assistant manager chosen from the other and trains would run daily from Mukden and Peiping performing a transfer at Shanhaiguan. This idea was bitterly fought over at Nanjing, but after specific amendments would be ratified by July 1st. The first train departed Peiping on July 1st and ironically it would be interrupted midway between Tanggu and Lutai by a bomb explosion on the track. Many Chinese civilians were hurt, but no incident broke out. And we all know that little bomb had to be part of some grand false flag scheme.  The establishment of air services between China Proper and Manchukuo would prove to be the most difficult one to settle. During the talks in Peiping, the Chinese agreed to provide transportation facilities that would include airline connections. But this did not materialize until February of 1935 when the Kwantung Army came up with a draft for a Sino-Japanese corporation. It would be funded equally by both sides, the Chinese would furnish the airfields and facilities, while the Kwantung Army would supply pilots and crews through the Manchukuo Aviation Corporation. The Kwantung Army also had a nefarious plot involved in this deal. By securing the civilian airline service they hoped to provide pilots and crews who at the flip of a coin could become covert military operators, providing direct flights into China Proper.  At first the Chinese showed no interest in such plans, so the Kwantung Army began military transport flights to Peiping from Jinzhou to twist their arm. By June the agreement extended to airfields at Paoting, Xuzhou and Qingdao. The Chinese fought these demands as best they could, but would continuously be outplayed. Still the Kwantung Army was impatient to implement the civilian airline change and presented a new deal in June of 1935 offering to provide 55 percent of the funding from their side. To this the Chinese counter proposed the airfields be located along the border, but the Japanese would not agree to this. By August China sent conditions to ratify the idea: “1) two-thirds of the capital investment would be provided by China and one-third by Japan 2) airport facilities would be restricted to the Peiping-Tientsin region; and  3) flight operations would be entrusted to the aviation department of the Eastern Travel Bureau.” The Japanese still made demands, now seeking flights to all 5 provinces of North China. To this the Chinese officials stated they would await instructions from Nanjing. The Kwantung Army broke off the talks and stated they would do whatever action they considered necessary to resolve the issue. By early September Fu Zuoyi, the governor of Suiyuan province authorized a military flight to Paotou, then on September 28th and October 10th, Japan conducted civilian test flights between Tiantsin, Tsinan and Qingdao.  Following the resolutions over the railway issues, on July 9th of 1934 Yin Zung went to Shanghai with Huang Fu and then to Dairen by July 23rd to meet with General Okumara, Colonel Kita and Attache Shibayama to make deals over other issues. One issue was Japanese control over the entrance of Korean and Japanese into the demilitarized region; the transfer to the Chinese of the Qing Dynasty's mausoleum in Malanyu; the disposition of the peace preservation units and the need for a postal service between China and Manchukuo. While this all sounds perhaps stupid to even mention, every single issue discussed was basically indanger of the Chinese accidentally recognizing Manchukuo, which was the crux of it all. In the end the Japanese made enormous inroads into North China through these negotiations. They forced the accommodation on rail and communication services between China Proper and Manchukuo, to normalize most trade between them and place their loyal proteges within the demilitarized region as so called police units. This was all accomplished through the Peiping Political Affairs Council who de facto had recognized Manchukuo. All of this severely weakened the position of Nanjing in North China and enhanced Japan. But it was not Japan proper, but the Kwantung Army really running the show. However there was absolute chaos going on in Japan during the times, known as “government by assassination”. Prime Minister Inukai Tsuyoshi was assassinated on May 15th of 1932, leading to the collapse of his cabinet. On May 26th a unity cabinet was formed under Admiral Saito Makoto. Civilian politicians were being knocked out by the military, particularly right-wing military figures. Admiral Saito Makoto selected Uchida Yasuya for foreign minister. At the time he was a retired diplomat and president of the South Manchuria Railway Company. Saito was plunged into the wild times of Kwantung insubordination. To meet the chaos he advocated 3 general principals: “(a) its separation from policy toward Manchukuo and Mongolia (b) an emphasis on economic measures; and  (c) cooperation with the western powers” By reading not so between the lines, you can see the official Japanese policy was basically to let the Kwantung run amok and plan accordingly for what seemed to be an enormous annexation program targeting North China and Inner Mongolia. It was to be an extremely volatile balancing act of encroaching upon Nanjing, but not enough so to bring the wrath of the western great powers down upon Japan. Minister Uchia had served a foreign minister for 4 cabinets. In 1928 he signs the Kellogg-Briand Pact and during the Manchuria crisis he tried to fight the Kwantung Army, pushing them to stop their invasion. Yet it was also he who helped recognize Manchukuo in 1932 and he who withdrew from the League of Nations in 1933. He oversaw Operation Nekka and the resulting Tanggu Truce. All of this spat in the face of international cooperation and basically showcased Japan to be a bully. Thus he was really failing his initial goals and resigned in 1933 due to old age. He was succeeded by Hirota Koki who initially began his tenure advocating for establishing better relations with the US, USSR and China and specifically to normalize Sino-Japanese relations. Hirota was also confronted with a naval disarmament conference scheduled for 1935. There Japan would be asked to make conciliatory moves with the US. Alongside this a lot of problems were brewing with the USSR because of the establishment of Manchukuo. On the other side, Chiang Kai-Shek and Wang Jingwei continued their appeasement stance, only to see Japan seize more and more from China. Yet Chiang Kai-Shek was adament, they must finish off the internal communist threat before embarking on what seemed to be an existential threat in the form of Japan. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Kwantung Army was not only efficient at slicing up China with its dagger, but rather capable with the pen as well. Continuous negotiations were leading the Chinese to hand more and more over to Japan. How long could the Chinese people continue to support their seemingly incapable government during these times of crises?

Having killed five more generals sent by Ravana, Hanuman returns again to the archway of the Ashoka grove.Recitation: 00:00 - 07:03Translation: 07:04 - 16:06

In today's episode, we add a different spin to our top 5 format by fantasy organzing generals for our purely fictional armies! Ric sticks with space, Dev revels in fantasy! Oh, we also have our usual hypotheticals!Intro/Outro music: https://commons.nicovideo.jp/material/nc163920

James and Garrett Soldano, a 2022 Republican hopeful, unravel the enigma of Gretchen Whitmer's reelection triumph amidst Michigan's pandemic fury. Soldano shares his raw journey from chiropractor to political activist, sparked by Whitmer's pandemic restrictions, offering listeners an insider's take on grassroots resistance.Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow Garrett on X: @GrassrootArmyFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Join us for a conversation with Army General and NASA Astronaut, Robert L. Stewart. In this unique episode Sean asks Robert about his life, career, and testimony of salvation. 

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#190: General Robert F. “Bob” Dees served for 31 years in the U.S. Army in a wide variety of command and staff positions culminating in his last three assignments as Assistant  Division Commander for Operations, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Commander,  Second Infantry Division, United States Forces Korea; and as Deputy Commanding General,  V (US/GE) Corps in Europe, concurrently serving as Commander, US-Israeli Combined Task  Force for Missile Defense. Bob is a graduate of numerous military schools including the  Command and General Staff College, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and the Royal College of Defence Studies in London. He has authored and taught Management Science topics in the Department of Engineering at West Point, as well as multiple Resilience courses at Liberty University. Following military retirement in January 2003, Bob served as a Microsoft Corporation executive; followed by leadership of a non-profit outreach to the military. He authored the  Resilience Trilogy (Resilient Warriors, Resilient Leaders, and Resilient Nations) and pioneered resilience programs for the military as Vice President for Military Outreach at Liberty University.  In the 2016 Presidential cycle, Bob served as National Security Advisor and Campaign Chairman for Dr. Ben Carson. Bob now heads Resilience God Style, a national movement to restore resilience to every area of American life, including recent publication of the Resilience  God Style book, study guide, video series, and training game (www.ResilienceGodStyle.com). Bob is a senior advisor for the newly formed Faith-based Veterans Support Alliance (FBVSA). Bob is also President of the National  Center for Healthy Veterans (www.HealthyVeterans.org) with the mission of “Returning Healthy  Veterans to America.” This broad and comprehensive Healthy Veteran initiative ranges from trauma recovery using best practices, faith-based programs to veteran microbusinesses which afford dignified work, skills training, and economic opportunity. Community is a critical element of the initiative, including veteran tiny home villages for formerly homeless Veterans and others.  While the Healthy Veteran initiative will help Veterans, the real winner is America with Healthy  Veterans positively impacting culture as role models for our youth, as experienced leaders in business, and as standard bearers in every walk of life. Bob speaks at numerous seminars and conferences, as well as commentary on national security, leadership, and resilience in a wide array of media, military, business and church venues. He was featured as one of 30 “Master Leaders” in America by noted author George  Barna and was awarded the Council for National Policy George Washington Military  Leadership Award in 2018.  For more on General Dees check out www.ResilienceGodStyle.com as well as www.HealthyVeterans.org Enjoy the show 

For review:1.  IDF Strikes Hezbollah in S. Lebanon after Ceasefire Violation.IDF Fighter jets struck a Hezbollah facility, which was used to hold medium-range rockets, after identifying activity there.2. Israel warns Syria of allowing weapons transfers from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon.The Israel Defense Forces has said that amid the truce it would continue to act to prevent all weapon deliveries to the Lebanese terror group, including by striking shipments anywhere in Lebanon or Syria.3. President-elect Trump selects Retired Army General as Ukraine-Russia Envoy.President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Keith Kellogg, a former national security adviser and retired lieutenant general in the US military, to be special envoy to Ukraine and Russia in his second administration.4.  Russian SU-27 Warplanes Intercept B-52H Bombers near Baltic Sea.The B-52s were conducting a training flight when the Russian Su-27 fighters intercepted them near Kaliningrad. A US defense official said the interception was safe and professional, and the B-52s continued with their planned flight.5. President-elect Trump selects businessman John Phelan as Nominative Secretary of the Navy.If confirmed, Phelan would replace current Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, who is expected to step down ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who also served as the director of the CIA, for part two of their captivating conversation. One episode wasn't enough to cover David's invaluable insights and experiences.  He sat down with Willy once again to cover even more hard-hitting topics, from global power dynamics and geopolitical tensions to performing under pressure and how lessons from the military translate to the business world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate the 200th episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who served as the director of the CIA, focusing on intelligence and counterterrorism. He and Willy discussed the evolving landscape of global security, how near-death experiences changed his perspective on life and leadership, physical fitness and his competitive drive, the strategy behind the raid of Bin Laden, and the threats and challenges we're facing in the world today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince speaks with Keith Kellogg, Retired three-star Army General and co-Chair of the Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute about the time he spent with President Trump and Gold Star Families at Arlington Cemetery on Monday.      For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/28/24 Hour 2   JD Vance goes scorched Earth on Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Erie Pennsylvania. Politico is pushing a theory that Kamala Harris has nothing to do with the Biden administration. Vince speaks with Keith Kellogg, Retired three-star Army General and co-Chair of the Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute about the time he spent with President Trump and Gold Star Families at Arlington Cemetery on Monday.        For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/8/24 Hour 2    Vince speaks with Geoff Ingersol, Editor in chief of The Daily Caller and United States Marine Corps combat correspondent who served 2 tours in Iraq, including in 2006 – the year JD Vance was there.  Vince speaks with Keith Kellogg, retired three-star Army General and co-Chair of the Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute to about Tim Walz's stolen valor         For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince speaks with Keith Kellogg, retired three-star Army General and co-Chair of the Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute to about Tim Walz's stolen valor.     For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're bringing you a powerhouse lineup of guests. First, we welcome Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, who will discuss current hot-button issues like women's rights, the global IT outage, and the recent resignation of US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Next, Elizabeth Nolan Brown, senior editor at Reason, joins us to delve into topics ranging from Kamala Harris's performance to the media covering for Biden. Finally, independent journalist Peter Bernegger, President of Election Watch, Inc., reveals insights into ActBlue's ghost donors and 'smurfing.' During Kiley's Corner, she dissects what we know about the Trump almost-assassin, and as always, we end on a positive note with the Sunshine Moment. Don't miss this compelling discussion as we unpack critical issues impacting our political landscape.Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. 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She earned her high school diploma by taking college classes at Trident Technical College in North Charleston. She then graduated magna cum laude from The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina, making history as the first female graduate from its Corps of Cadets in 1999. Continuing her education, she earned a master's degree from The University of Georgia in 2004.Mace transitioned into public service, gaining recognition as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly while also championing conservation efforts. An accomplished author, she penned “In The Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel,” published by Simon & Schuster in 2001.In 2008, Mace founded her own company, specializing in technology and marketing, and commercial real estate. Her leadership embodies integrity, compassion, and a tireless pursuit of delivering results for the South Carolina. She has worked with colleagues on a nonpartisan basis, successfully getting several bills signed into law by the President, including the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act and the Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022.Mace has been recognized with esteemed awards such as the 2021 Club for Growth Defender of Economic Freedom Award and the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth for her consistent efforts to lower taxes. She is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her dedication to education and job training for the underprivileged, and she holds a 97% rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.A devoted single mother to two teenagers, a sweet little Havanese named Liberty, and a cat named Tyler, Mace continues to serve the Lowcountry with unwavering dedication and resilience.-Elizabeth Nolan Brown is a senior editor at Reason and the author of Reason's biweekly Sex & Tech newsletter, which covers issues surrounding sex, technology, bodily autonomy, law, and online culture. She is also co-founder of the libertarian feminist group Feminists for Liberty, and a professional affiliate of the journalism program at the University of Cincinnati.Brown has covered a broad range of political and cultural topics since starting at Reason in 2014, with special emphasis on the politics, policy, and legal issues surrounding sex, speech, tech, justice, reproductive freedom, and women's rights. She can be found frequently reporting and opining on topics such as sex work, social media, antitrust law, abortion, feminism, the First Amendment, policing, and Section 230. A few of her more memorable Reason features include a trio of cover stories on the federal government's war on sex ("The War on Sex Trafficking Is the New War on Drugs," "American Sex Police," and "Massage Parlor Panic"), a political profile of Kamala Harris ("Kamala Harris Is a Cop Who Wants to Be President"), a deep dive into the prosecution of the founders of Backpage.com, and a look at "The Bipartisan Antitrust Crusade Against Big Tech."Brown's work has also been published by The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Buzzfeed, The Daily Beast, Politico, Playboy, Persuasion, Fox News, Newsweek, TIME, The Dish, The Week, Spectator World, Libertarianism.org (where she wrote the Encyclopedia of Libertarianism entry on sex work), and numerous other outlets.She is the winner of the Western Publishing Association's 2016 award for best feature article and has been a finalist for seven awards from the Los Angeles Press Club, taking one second place and three third place awards for articles including Hot Girls Wanted: Exploiting Sex Workers in the Name of Exposing Porn Exploitation?" and "The Truth About the Biggest U.S. Sex Trafficking Story of the Year".Brown is a frequent commenter on panels, podcasts, radio, and television. She has debated sex work decriminalization at New York University and the Soho Forum; spoken before audiences at SXSW, the First Amendment Lawyer's Association meeting, the Sexual Freedom Summit, the Knight Foundation, the Mont Pelerin Society, George Mason University's Law & Economics Center, the 2022 Libertarian Party convention, FreedomFest, and numerous other places; and appeared on programs on NPR, C-SPAN, the BBC, Fox News, ESPN, and North Carolina Public Radio, among others.Prior to coming to Reason, Brown covered legal issues for the Daily Reporter in Columbus, Ohio; wrote about health and nutrition for Bustle and other women's websites; and served as an editor for AARP publications. She is a graduate of American University, where she earned a master's degree in public communication, and Ohio University, where she studied playwriting, English, and film. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband, sons, and two cats.-Peter Bernegger is an independent journalist and President of Election Watch, Inc. You can follow him on X @PeterBernegger. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Paul and Mike are back! After a two-week hiatus, the longest episode of The Artificial Intelligence Show has dropped! Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput discuss changes at the big companies: Anthropic's Claude 3.5 is released, Perplexity, Suno, and Udio are in legal troubles, Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and former chief scientist at OpenAI, launches a new company, and speaking of OpenAI, learn more about their ex-NSA board member. 00:09:12 — Claude 3.5 00:17:28 — Record Labels Sue Suno and Udio 00:24:08 — OpenAI Updates and Revenue 00:29:08 — OpenAI Buys Rockset 00:30:59 — OpenAI Acquires Collaboration Startup Multi 00:32.40 — OpenAI appoints Retired U.S. Army General to Board of Directors 00:37:37 — OpenAI Voice Mode Update 00:40:29 — Elon Musk Drops Suit Accusing OpenAI of Breaching Founding Mission 00:43:00 — Ilya's New Venture 00:46:45 — Perplexity Updates 00:56:04 — Should Frontier AI Companies Fund Journalism? 01:01:45 — The AP Fund for Journalism launches 01:05:50 — Pope Francis addresses the G7 Summit 01:08:17 — Political deepfakes top list of malicious AI use, DeepMind finds 01:11:04 — NVIDIA Releases Open Synthetic Data Gen Pipeline for Training LLMs 01:13:33 — Toys R' Us Branded Sora Video 01:19:43 — WPP unveils AI-powered Production Studio 01:22:19 — Does EU AI Act Require AI Literacy? 01:26:40 — McDonald's to end AI drive-thru test with IBM 01:29:37 — Funding, starting with Mistral 01:31:40 — HeyGen Series A 01:34:29 — Stability AI Secures Significant New Investment and Appoints CEO 01:36:30 — EvolutionaryScale raises $142M for protein-generating AI 01:38:37 — Product Updates starting with Adept 01:42:39 — ElevenLabs Text Reader 01:44:50 — Runway Gen-3 Alpha 01:47:46 — Microsoft Delays Recall Feature 01:49:28 — Microsoft GPT Builder Retired Today's episode is also brought to you by Scaling AI, a groundbreaking original series designed for business leaders who want to thrive in the age of AI, and help drive AI transformation within their organizations. The Scaling AI course series includes 6 hours of content, complete with on-demand courses, video lessons, quizzes, downloadable resources, a final exam, and a professional certificate upon completion. Head to ScalingAI.com to order today! Want to receive our videos faster? SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Visit our website: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com Receive our weekly newsletter: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/newsletter-subscription Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/resources#filter=.webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference: www.MAICON.ai Enroll in AI Academy for Marketers: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/academy/home Join our community: Slack: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/slack-group-form LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mktgai Twitter: https://twitter.com/MktgAi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketing.ai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketingAIinstitute

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 20th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Alex MaxiaProducer: Michael Walsh

This Day in Maine for Wednesday, June 19th, 2024.

For review:1. Update: Court rules that Israeli Military Companies can attend Eurosatory 2024 Exhibition in Paris.2.  IDF Says Half of Rafah Brigade Dismantled. Of the four battalions in Hamas's Rafah Brigade, two — Yabna (South) and East Rafah — are considered to be almost completely dismantled, while the capabilities of the other two — Shaboura (North) and Tel Sultan (West) — are somewhat degraded due to IDF operations.3. Israeli Army Generals Approve Lebanon Offensive Plan. The head of the IDF's Northern Command Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin and head of the Operations Directorate Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk approved Lebanon battle plans on 18 June 2024. 4. Shots Fired Across Korean DMZ. South Korea's military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line in the border area between the two Koreas on 18 June 2024.5. Russia President Vladimir Putin  to visit North Korea and Vietnam.6. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says that China should face consequences for supporting Russia during the war in Ukraine. 7. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Marine Corps Commandant General Eric Smith sign formal document, “Memorandum of Understanding on Amphibious Warfare Ship Terms of Reference.”  Purpose: The new terms of reference serve as supplemental guidance to existing readiness reporting criteria and will ensure consistency and uniformity in Navy and Marine Corps amphibious force planning, assessment, and operational mission execution.8. US Army to Remove Hellfire Launcher from M-SHORAD (Sergeant Stout). US Army will retrofit those existing M-SHORAD platforms by swapping out the Hellfire launcher and for a second Stinger pod — a move that would give the platform eight Stinger rounds.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: OpenAI appoints Retired U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone to Board of Directors, published by Joel Burget on June 14, 2024 on LessWrong. Today, Retired U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone has joined our Board of Directors. A leading expert in cybersecurity, Nakasone's appointment reflects OpenAI's commitment to safety and security, and underscores the growing significance of cybersecurity as the impact of AI technology continues to grow. As a first priority, Nakasone will join the Board's Safety and Security Committee, which is responsible for making recommendations to the full Board on critical safety and security decisions for all OpenAI projects and operations. Whether this was influenced by Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness or not, it's welcome to see OpenAI emphasizing the importance of security. It's unclear how much this is a gesture vs reflective of deeper changes. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

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What is the president's most important job? What do you think it should be?He literally swears an oath to uphold the Constitution, which is designed in part to "provide for the common defense." Millions of Americans expect the president and his administration, first and foremost, to protect our nation and its people.According to retired U.S. Army Brig. General Anthony Tata, President Biden and top aides like Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas are simply "not serious" people and they are not serious about the duties they've been given.Gen. Tata, who served 28 years in uniform and at the Pentagon during the Trump administration, joins Sara and walks us through the manifold security failures under Biden's watch. They assess everything from the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle to U.S. intelligence completely whiffing on Hamas planning to attack Israel to the egregious failure to secure our southern border.He also denounces Biden's insistence on playing nice with Iran and explains why Sec. Austin is a "political windsock" for agreeing to promote woke ideologies in our Armed Forces.But they also examine solutions to some of the thorniest security issues and what policies might be implemented if President Trump wins in November.Thank you for being a part of the Sara Carter Show.Time Stamps:0:05 Are we still the leaders of the world?4:48 General Tata joins the Sara Carter Show5:52 The Phalanx Code11:27 We are in a scary time19:05Inside the Israel conflict27:50 Are we out of shells?32:17 The danger of an open border35:45 Who will serve?40:05 Hardball with Iran42:26 Our Job46:12 Show closePlease visit our great sponsors:Fast Growing Treeshttps://fastgrowingtrees.comUse code CARTER at checkout for an additional 15% off your order. Goldcohttp://saralikesgold.comGet your free gold kit today and learn how to get $10,000 in bonus silver.Get the book: https://a.co/d/7PbtbpJ

What is the president’s most important job? What do you think it should be? He literally swears an oath to uphold the Constitution, which is designed in part to “provide for the common defense.” Millions of Americans expect the president and his administration, first and foremost, to protect our nation and its people. According to […]

In 1948, the United States under President Truman became the first country to recognize the existence of Israel.  Since then, the two nations have been staunch allies.  This alliance is certainly being put to the test with the latest round of fighting between the state of Israel and Hamas, the Islamic group which controls Gaza. What is the legal process for the US to provide aid to Israel?  What is the dual role Congress and the President play in helping our ally?  To help us answer these questions and more, we are delighted to welcome Lt. General (Ret.) Keith Kellogg.  General Kellogg is a retired three-star Army General and was a national security advisor to the Vice President. We are grateful he is sharing his unique expertise with our student panel.

Vince speaks with Keith Kellogg, retired three-star Army General and co-Chair of the Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute about NBC's report that the US military may attempt a coup if Trump is elected President.   For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.  Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1/15/24  Hour 3    Vince speaks with Keith Kellogg, retired three-star Army General and co-Chair of the Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute about NBC's report that the US military may attempt a coup if Trump is elected President.  Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines wants to emphasize that Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) guided racial and gender quotas are the key considerations when determining who will be piloting your upcoming flight.  Sarah Haines thinks white kids should feel guilty about slavery.     For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.  Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone, commander, U.S. Cyber Command and director, National Security Agency/chief, Central Security Service, talks about cyber threats from foreign adversaries facing the United States, how these threats play out in international conflicts, AI, election security and more.

This week Seth and Bill are again joined by good pal Jon Parshall to discuss the evolving invasion of Saipan. After the Marines pushed off of the beachhead, the advance inland progressed nicely until the 27th Infantry Division ran into incredibly difficult terrain and vicious Japanese defense at Naftan Point and Death Valley. In the resulting mess of Death Valley, Marine General Holland Smith relieved Army General ralph Smith, igniting a firestorm of controversy in what became known as Smith versus Smith. The team discusses the vicious fighting in the central portion of the island and the controversy surrounding Holland Smith's decision. Tune in and see what all the mess is about as the team takes its normal deep dive into what has been, thus far, the Pacific War's bloodiest campaign. #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #ussenterprise

The FBI seizes the phones and ipad of NYC Mayor Eric Adams as part of a federal investigation into fundraising, just days after raiding the home of his top fundraiser. Plus, the Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane mid-flight while off-duty, speaks out about the bad mushroom trip he says he experienced before and during the incident. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher' is back - Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO's ‘Real Time with Bill Maher' viewers. Also, the first African American female Army General, Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson (Ret.), joins to talk about Veterans Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI seizes the phones and ipad of NYC Mayor Eric Adams as part of a federal investigation into fundraising, just days after raiding the home of his top fundraiser. Plus, the Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane mid-flight while off-duty, speaks out about the bad mushroom trip he says he experienced before and during the incident. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher' is back - Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO's ‘Real Time with Bill Maher' viewers. Also, the first African American female Army General, Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson (Ret.), joins to talk about Veterans Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, retired US Army General Gregg Martin courageously shares his personal battle with bipolar disorder. General Martin opens up in great detail about the profound impact that this mental health condition had on his career and personal life. He sheds light on the stigmas surrounding mental health and the lack of understanding, which prevented him from seeking help for an extended period of time. Living in mania for several years contributed to his career progression until it became detrimental and caused his crash. Gregg shares in detail the ways he peaked and then spiralled out of control, and the ways it took a toll on him and his loved ones. Join us as we explore General Martin's journey of resilience, self-discovery, and advocacy. Through his experiences, he hopes to inspire and educate others about mental health, fostering a more understanding and supportive environment for those struggling with bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions.Support the showIf you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.org Email: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectiveorg Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorg Youtube: www.youtube.com/@multispectivepodcast Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispective Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispectiveProducer & Host: Jennica SadhwaniEditor and Engineer: Chris Trzcinski Marketing and Admin: Stephan Menzel

In this episode, I'm joined by Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg. General Kellogg is a highly decorated, retired three-star Army General who currently serves as co-Chair of the Center for American Security at the America First Policy Institute. Listen to our conversation on the value of discipline and tenacity in leadership.

In the second hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Vince speaks with Keith Kellogg, Retired three-star Army General and co-Chair of the Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute about the US involvement in the middle East and Joe Biden's handling of the conflict. The FBI maintained more than 40 confidential human sources on various criminal matters related to the Biden family, but the FBI task force within the Washington Field Office sought to shut down reporting from those sources. Vince speaks with Ron Johnson, US Senator from the state of Wisconsin about Joe Biden's corruption and the need for whistleblowers to come forward.     For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General Jack Keane joins Sid to break down the prisoner swap that took place between the United States and Iran yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The top Army general in the Pacific told soldiers to look at the challenges in the region.

Decision-Making In The Eye of The Storm  Jeffrey Buchanan, Retired US Army General: Decision Making in The Eye of The Storm Unveiling the True Essence of Leadership: Thriving in Chaos! Leadership during chaos reveals the true mettle of a leader.  In times of crisis, decision-making becomes the lifeblood of success for any organization. It demands quick thinking, astute assessment, and informed choices under immense pressure. Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Join us for an exhilarating two-part series on the Leadership and Loyalty #podcast as we delve into the art of "Leadership Decision-Making in the Eye of The Storm."  Our extraordinary guest is a retired 3-Star Lieutenant General Jeffrey Buchanan, with unparalleled expertise in navigating these turbulent situations. We all know how rare effective communication, strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability are and how they are the cornerstones of crisis leadership. Discover how to harness these essential skills and guide your team through the storm. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights from General Buchanan's 37-year career, leading troops worldwide and tackling major hurricanes. Are you ready to hear and understand the ware stories of The War Zone and The Eye of a Storm? Ready to unlock the secrets of leadership decision-making in the face of chaos? Tune in now!

Dr. John Newman is a retired U.S. Army intelligence officer who served as a strategic intelligence cryptologic analyst and Military Assistant to the Director at the National Security Agency. John has has spent decades analyzing all 6 million documents on the JFK case and has published 6 book on the topic. EPISODE LINKS https://amzn.to/456nIQC https://www.youtube.com/@ghostsofthespywars https://jfkjmn.com SPONSORS VERSO - Go to https://ver.so/danny to save 15% on your order. FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/jonesdanny https://twitter.com/jonesdanny JOIN OUR KULT: https://bit.ly/koncretepatreon OUTLINE 0:00 - What really happened on 11/22/63 5:40 - Working with Oliver Stone & being contacted by the NSA 18:03 - The biggest CIA mole hunt in history 27:13 - Suppression of John's books & implications of truth about JFK 43:06 - The CIA's assassination / psychological warfare operations in Europe: Operation Gladio 46:24 - How the Russian sleeper mole in the CIA was activated 1:09:29 - Pyotr Popov 1:14:04 - Tracking the high echelon CIA mole 1:30:07 - Lee Harvey Oswald 1:32:25 - The Army General who wanted Armageddon: Lyman Lemnitzer 1:38:44 - The ‘Trojan Horse' inside the Kennedy family: Maxwell Taylor 1:55:14 - JFK's plan to pull out of Vietnam 2:05:03 - The military coup leading up to JFK's @$$in@tion 2:17:22 - Lee Harvey Oswald's meetings in Mexico in 1963 2:36:10 - The KGB defector who claimed 2 former US presidents knew about the plan to take out JFK 2:42:40 - The missing letter Oswald wrote to CIA from Minsk 2:48:18 - The CIA mole inside Martin Luther King's group 3:01:31 - John's conclusion on JFK 3:04:52 - Kennedy's speech on secret societies 3:09:54 - John's involvement with Oliver Stone's latest documentary ‘JFK Revisited'

Vince Coglianese speaks with Keith Kellogg, retired three-star Army General and co-Chair of the Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute about the testimony of Gold Star Families and his experience at dignified transfer ceremonies.    For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Gold Star Families recount their experiences interacting with Joe Biden after his deadly Afghanistan withdrawal. Families relive the disrespect that President Biden showed them during the difficult time. Vince speaks with Keith Kellogg, retired three-star Army General and co-Chair of the Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute about the testimony of Gold Star Families.     For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Army General Tony Tata on Biden's Failed Foreign Policy + His New Book | TRIGGERED Ep. 23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Feds are coming for Kwame's money, BranDon has a baby & Lyla goes to the vet, Billy Joel plays Comerica, Biden's Burgundy moment, Boosie Badazz defends R Kelly, Elon returns Twitter, Markel's an elder abuser, Shawn Mendes' mental health break, and we go in search of Miss Mina.Brandon and Kristin welcome baby Emily Mae to their family. So, we have Jim Bentley with us.Drew took Lyla to the vet because she was thirsty. He also learns the lesson of begging forgiveness instead of asking permission.Billy Joel rocked Comerica Park Saturday night.Joe Biden pulls a Ron Burgundy.Stranger Things has made another 1980's song a hit. This time it's Metallica's turn.Shawn Mendes postpones his tour because he needs a mental health break.Macy Gray backtracks on what she told Piers Morgan about trans-women. At least the comments gave her a chance to promote her album on the Today show.The feds want Kwame Kilpatrick to pay back the money he owes them. The man that prosecuted him, Michael Bullotta, joins us. He explains to whom else Kilpatrick owes money.A retired Army General in trouble for mocking Dr. Jill Biden. Hunter Biden was even less kind to Dr. Jill Biden.Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated. SIST: President Trump would not have liked that crowd size.Bill Richardson is going to Russia to bring Britney Griner back. The WNBA was all about #42 Britney Griner.President Biden finally called Paul Whelan's sister.We try to return Thomas Markle's phone call to us. Meanwhile, Harry is pulling his "make a deal and produce no content" scam on Penguin Random House.Elon Musk decides he really doesn't want to spend $44 billion to buy Twitter.Britney Spears doesn't understand how documentaries are made.Jim was once busted for downloading adult videos while living at home.Boosie Badazz is really upset that R Kelly got 30 years. He does a great job defending R Kelly's artistic achievements. Drew thinks The Thriller is overrated.The "2022 Football National Championship" was on ESPN 2 this afternoon. We try to call the Sports Bra in Portland to see what was on the main TV today.Thanks to a loose lipped vacationer, we learned that Kaitlin Armstrong once had a ridiculous meltdown at a Yoga retreat. There's another terrible 911 operator, but this time he's charged with a major crime.We go "in search of" one of our favorite video clips of all time- Miss Mina.Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh just wanted to eat a meal at Morton's. TikTok "star" Addison Rae's dad is quite the turd. His affair with a 25-year-old woman has blown up in his face.Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

In this episode, Dinesh reviews the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision outlawing mail-in dropboxes and makes the case it is a vindication of "2000 Mules."  Dinesh argues that the Biden administration's decision to discipline an Army General for criticizing Jill Biden shows that we are dealing with a regime with an authoritarian streak.  A January 6 grandmother joins Dinesh to talk about her ordeal. Dinesh discusses the gods on Mount Olympus as they consider a petition from Achilles.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.