Podcasts about Berlin

Dans cet épisode du OVNIs Podcast, enregistré à Berlin lors d'un off-site de l'équipe d'OVNI Capital, Thomas Renaudin reçoit Victoria Beck, investisseuse spécialisée en deep tech. Ensemble, ils explorent l'évolution récente de cet écosystème en Europe, en particulier les dynamiques entre la France et l'Allemagne, deux marchés proches mais aux cultures entrepreneuriales distinctes. Victoria partage son regard sur la montée en puissance de la deep tech depuis 2021 et sur la convergence progressive des fonds et des talents entre ces deux hubs technologiques majeurs.Au fil de la conversation, Victoria revient également sur son parcours international — entre l'Allemagne, la France, Israël et Berlin — et sur son expérience chez Earlybird, où elle s'est concentrée sur les investissements deep tech et le marché français. L'épisode offre ainsi un éclairage précieux sur les différences culturelles dans l'investissement, la construction des écosystèmes technologiques européens et les opportunités émergentes pour les fondateurs et les investisseurs.[00:00:00] Introduction et enregistrement à Berlin avec l'équipe OVNI[00:01:18] Le parcours international de Victoria Beck[00:03:05] Pourquoi la Deep Tech est devenue un sujet majeur depuis 2021[00:06:12] Différences entre les écosystèmes français et allemand[00:09:48] Comment les fonds européens évaluent les startups Deep Tech[00:13:27] Les qualités que Victoria recherche chez les fondateurs[00:17:02] La convergence des écosystèmes tech en Europe[00:20:41] Berlin comme hub pour startups et investisseurs[00:24:08] Les grandes opportunités pour la Deep Tech européenne[00:27:43] Conseils aux fondateurs et conclusion

Prof. Simon Meagher from Melbourne and Prof. Rabih Chaoui from Berlin are joined in the latest episode of the ISUOG Podcast to discuss the importance of obstetricians and sonographers being able to accurately scan the fetal heart, ahead of the ISUOG Fetal cardiology conference, taking place in May 2026. Speakers' views are their own and not intended to be taken as advice.

12. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain details Allied contingency plans like Operation Rank, designed to rush airborne troops into Berlin to prevent the Red Army from occupying all of Europe if Germany collapsed suddenly. He explains that by 1944, Churchill was deeply concerned about Soviet dominance and sought to redirect Western forces into the Balkans or Mediterranean to protect Britishinterests. Despite these internal tensions, the U.S. demonstrated unprecedented superpower capability by launching simultaneous major offensives across both the Pacific and Europe. (12)1942 TORCH AT CASABLANCA

AI is changing how we design and build products faster than ever.In this episode of Future of UX, I'm talking with Felix Haas, who is currently working at Lovable. Felix shares a lot of insights online about building products with AI, vibe coding, and how the way we create software is evolving.Felix and I actually go back quite a few years. We first met in Berlin when he was running his own agency there, and since then I've been following his journey and the ideas he shares about building with AI.What always fascinated me about Felix is his mindset. He comes from a design background, but he thinks very much like an entrepreneur. He constantly experiments, builds things, tests ideas, and isn't afraid when something doesn't work.And honestly, that builder mindset might be one of the most important skills right now.In our conversation we talk about where we actually are with AI today, what “vibe coding” really means, how the product development process is changing, and what all of this means for designers.One thing we both agree on:In the future, it might not be enough to just design products. Designers will need to build, experiment, and ship ideas much faster.In this episode we talk about• Where we actually are in the current AI wave• What “vibe coding” means and why people talk about it• Why building products is becoming easier than ever• The shift from designing interfaces to building real products• Why experimentation and curiosity are becoming essential skills• The mindset designers need in an AI-driven world• Why great products are still about solving real problemsAbout FelixFelix Haas works at Lovable and shares insights about AI, building products, and vibe coding. Before that, he ran his own agency in Berlin and has been active in the design and startup world for many years.Follow Felix:LinkedInSubstrackAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp

Eine Gruppe arabischer Jugendlicher soll ein 16-jähriges türkisch-kurdisches Mädchen in Berlin missbraucht und vergewaltigt haben – in einem öffentlichen Jugendclub. Doch die Betreiber der Jugendeinrichtung wollten keine Anzeige erstatten. Man habe die muslimischen Verdächtigen nicht stigmatisieren wollen. AUF1-Reporter Roy Grassmann berichtet.

"Paris, Texas", "Der Himmel über Berlin" oder "Buena Vista Social Club" - mit diesen Filmen ist Wim Wenders bekannt geworden. Kurz nach seinem 80. Geburtstag widmet das Deutsche Filmmuseum dem Regisseur jetzt eine Retrospektive und eine große Ausstellung. Die Alte Oper zeigt die Rolle der Musik in seinem filmischen Schaffen. Zu beiden Veranstaltungen kommt Wim Wenders nach Frankfurt - und lässt sich feiern. (Foto: imago)

Er war eines der berühmtesten Berliner Originale: Emil Riemer. Bekannt als Strohhut-Emil. Mit seinem Fahrrad fuhr er durch Berlin, zeigte Kunststücke. Auf dem Kopf: ein Strohhut. In der Hand: eine Mandoline. Ein Straßenkünstler mit Berliner Schnauze, der sogar Ärger mit den Nazis bekommt. Der selbst mit über 80 noch täglich auf dem Rad durch die Stadt fährt. Bis der Mauerbau plötzlich alles verändert. Die ganze spannende Geschichte, die erzählen Tim Koschwitz und Lydia Mikiforow in dieser Folge. Folge 320 des rbb 88.8-Podcasts „100 % Berlin“

Ist der Iran-Krieg nur der Auftakt – für den Geheimplan Groß-Israel? Lange galt das als Verschwörungstheorie – doch mittlerweile wurde genau dieses Vorhaben offiziell bestätigt. Wir zeigen Ihnen, wie der Plan wohl schon jetzt umgesetzt wird – und welche Rolle Donald Trump dabei spielt. + Außerdem: In Berlin wurde ein furchtbares Verbrechen vertuscht, weil die Verdächtigen Muslime sind. AUF1 gibt den schockierten Bürgern eine Stimme. + Und: Neues aus dem Epstein-Sumpf: Der britische Premierminister Keir Starmer wusste mehr, als er zugab.

Hank beglückt uns mit seiner zweiten Folge aus seiner Reihe "Lieder der Großstadt". Das erste Mal waren wir in New York. Jetzt geht es nach Berlin. Er hat 10 Jahre seines Lebens dort verbracht und bringt uns die Stadt auf nicht nur musikalische Art und Weise näher. Es wird wieder einzigartig. Spotify Playlist 26 (mit den sensationellen Songs aus unserem Podcast) Achtung: Die Liste enthält natürlich nur die auf Spotify verfügbaren Titel. Wie wir aber alle wissen, gibt es noch ein Musikuniversum jenseits von Streaming. Facebook (mit News aus der Rockmusik und allem, was glücklich macht) YouTube (der ganze Rest) Anregungen, Ideen? Dann schreibt uns doch mal - wmruv2021@gmail.com Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude. (00:00) Kapitel 1

In this episode of Holly Randall Unfiltered, Holly sits down with Nikki Night, one of the most influential figures in the cam industry.Nikki started as a cam model in the early days of live streaming and went on to become the first official cam coach in the business, helping thousands of performers build successful online careers. Today she works at Stripchat, shaping community programs and mentoring the next generation of creators.In this conversation, Nikki breaks down the real psychology behind audience retention, why most performers sabotage their own growth by spreading themselves across too many platforms, and the moment she realized camming could actually become a career.She also shares the story of one unforgettable night in Berlin that ended with a private porn screening in a club basement that she says she will remember for the rest of her life.This episode dives into the evolution of camming, the intersection of technology and intimacy, and what it really takes to succeed in one of the internet's fastest growing industries.Want the unedited, uncensored live tapings + bonus Q&A where fans can ask questions? Join our Patreon.https://patreon.com/hollyrandallunfilteredThis episode is brought to you by Stripchat, the exclusive sponsor of Holly Randall Unfiltered.https://www.instagram.com/scworld.officialBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/holly-randall-unfiltered--6630320/support.

Jonny survives a monsoon, a drunk Brit, and influencer hell at ModaMiami, and then James Marsden stops by to talk playing the President, driving McLarens on screen, and why his 911 finally got a new windshield. ______________________________________________

The vinyl purist discusses his late-career ascent, the discipline of the marathon set and the shifting class dynamics threatening the underground. In an era where the word "techno" is often used as a broad marketing catch-all, Alessio Armeni, AKA Freddy K, stands as one of the sound's most uncompromising activists. The Berlin-based DJ and Key Vinyl label head has spent over three decades operating in every corner of the industry. From his early days on Rome's Virus Radio in the '90s to his legendary 16-hour vinyl marathons at Berlin's now-defunct party Homopatik, he has seen the culture from the perspective of a record store clerk, a distributor, a label boss and now a global headliner. But as his own star has risen, Armeni has become increasingly vocal about the cracks forming in the foundation of the scene he loves. In this RA Exchange, he discusses the renewed normalisation of all-male lineups, the rising upper-class barrier to entry in DJ culture and the complex economics of vinyl—a medium he champions as the industry's lifeblood, even as it becomes a luxury good. Armeni also reflects on his own trajectory; at 40, believing his dream of being a successful DJ had passed, he moved to Berlin to dedicate himself to a life behind the scenes. A change in tide swept him into the global spotlight, and more than ten years later, he contemplates the power of perseverance. Listen to the episode in full.

In dieser Episode sprechen wir über Caris Urlaub in Neuseeland und warum das Land fast perfekt zum Reisen ist. Außerdem erklären wir den Ausdruck „Das ist mir Wurst", sprechen über Träume in verschiedenen Sprachen und darüber, wann und wie man das Wort „genau" benutzt. Außerdem gibt es eine Video-Empfehlung zu Saudi-Arabien, einen Videodreh in Berlin und Job-Angebote bei Easy Languages.   Transkript und Vokabelhilfe Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership   Sponsor Seedlang : Start learning German now with Seedlang! Use the spaced repetition method to practice and repeat words and phrases. You can download the app for free for iOS and Android or visit seedlang.com.   Hausmitteilung: Video Shoot & Jobs bei Easy Languages Wir suchen Statist*innen für einen Videodreh am 27. März 2026 in Berlin! Ich möchtet dabei sein? Dann meldet euch bitte hier: easygerman.org/videoshoot Es gibt neue Jobs bei Easy German und Easy Languages: Wir suchen einen Praktikantin für UX/UI-Design und zwei studentische Hilfskräfte für unser Community-Team. Alle Infos zur Bewerbung findet ihr auf: easy-languages.org/jobs   Ausdruck der Woche: das ist mir Wurst Woher stammt die Redewendung "Das ist mir Wurst?" (Küchengötter)   Empfehlung der Woche: ZDF Magazin Royal zu Saudi-Arabien ZDF Magazin Royale: Wie viel Saudi-Arabien will Deutschland? (YouTube)   Eure Fragen Miriam fragt: Träumt ihr auf anderen Sprachen? Mari fragt: Wie benutzt man das Wort "genau"? Hast du eine Frage an uns? Auf easygerman.fm kannst du uns eine Sprachnachricht schicken.   Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

On this week's Vogue & Amber: Amber crushes a banana in her bag and causes chaos, Vogue celebrates T finally losing his first tooth, and the sisters spiral into childhood disasters involving fake Zimmer frames, knocked-out teeth, and pretending to need crutches.Plus, Vogue gets a bizarre two-page customer complaint letter from a stranger, there's a heated debate about how often you should actually wash your towels, an AI story completely dupes Vogue, clubbing tales from Berlin, Sister Cards, and a genuinely creepy listener ghost story about a mysterious man in a hat appearing outside kids' bedroom doors.Watch us on Youtube! CLICK HERE! or search Vogue & AmberRemember, if you want to get involved you can:Email us at vogueandamberpod@global.com OR find us on socials @voguewilliams, @ambrerosolero @vogueandamberpodListen and subscribe to Vogue & Amber on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Clayton Young fell early at the Marathon World Championships, and still finished as the top American. He also ran 2:07:04 at Boston (the fastest marathon of his life), and somehow it still felt like there was more in the tank. Since 2024, he's been everywhere that matters: including 2nd in the U.S. Olympic Trials, 9th at the Paris Olympics, 7th in New York, 7th in Boston, and 9th in Tokyo. This man is stacking top-10 finishes on the biggest stages in the sport of marathon running. And now, with Tokyo, Boston, and Berlin lined up in 2026, he's not just racing majors, it appears that he's chasing history as he closes in on becoming a Six Star finisher.Clayton was the 2019 NCAA Champion in the 10,000m while at BYU. He's a native of American Fork, Utah, and is a mechanical engineer by profession, often sharing detailed training data through partnerships with brands like Stryd.He runs professionally for ASICS and is coached by Ed Eyestone at Brigham Young University, his former college coach.Clayton's career is a masterclass in durability, humility, and quiet progression.Clayton Young isn't chasing attention.He's chasing excellence.Tap into the Clayton Young Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

Im Jahr 2014 wird Deutschland Fußball-Weltmeister, aber sonst ist die Lage auf der Welt, vorsichtig ausgedrückt: schwierig. In Deutschland warnt das Bundeskriminalamt u. a. davor, dass die Zahl der islamistischen Gefährder deutlich ansteigt. All das beunruhigt die deutsche Politik und die Geheimdienste. Die Sicherheitsbehörden sollen so schnell wie möglich mehr Geld und vor allem mehr Personal bekommen. Dazu greift das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz erstmals zu einem für die Behörde ungewöhnlichen Mittel: Zeitungsannoncen. Genau so eine Stellenanzeige weckt das Interesse von „Thomas”, einem Familienvater aus einer Kleinstadt. Möglicherweise träumt er davon, Verbrecher zu jagen oder in schnellen Autos umher zu rasen. Er bewirbt sich – und schafft es tatsächlich rein in den Inlandsnachrichtendienst. Damit beginnt ein neues Kapitel – sowohl für „Thomas”, als auch für den Verfassungsschutz. „Dark Matters – Geheimnisse der Geheimdienste“ erzählt die Geschichte eines Mannes, der sein Leben etwas aufregender machen wollte und schließlich nicht nur sein eigenes Leben vollkommen verändert hat. Und wenn ihr mehr darüber erfahren wollt, wie so ein Quereinstieg in die Agentenlaufbahn konkret abläuft, welche Aufgaben es gibt und was man mitbringen sollte, hört die begleitende Hintergrundfolge „Welche Jobs gibt es beim Verfassungsschutz?”. Und das ist „Dark Matters”: Eva-Maria Lemke öffnet im Podcast die Tür zu einer Welt, die eigentlich im Verborgenen bleiben soll – Woche für Woche mit einer neuen Geschichte, die zeigt, wie Nachrichtendienste arbeiten. In der vierten Staffel geht es um eine neue Zeit, in der alte Fragen von Krieg und Frieden, von Verbündeten und Feinden nicht mehr eindeutig zu beantworten sind. Wie stellen sich Staaten, Dienste und Agenten darauf ein? Die ARD-Geheimdienstexperten Michael Götschenberg und Holger Schmidt geben Antworten. Eine neue Folge „Dark Matters – Geheimnisse der Geheimdienste” gibt es mittwochs – immer zuerst in der ARD Sounds App. Und noch ein Tipp zum Weiterhören: Im Podcast „Im Visier – Verbrecherjagd in Berlin und Brandenburg” präsentiert euch Uwe Madel aktuelle Kriminalfälle aus der Region und Janna Falkenstein und Florian Prokop ergänzen das Ganze noch mit spannenden historischen Verbrechen aus der Zeit der Weimarer Republik. „Im Visier” findet ihr in der ARD Sounds App. https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/im-visier-verbrecherjagd-in-berlin-und-brandenburg/urn:ard:show:35c2ce5b4dc78575/

Last time we spoke about the end of the battle of khalkin gol. In the summer of 1939, the Nomonhan Incident escalated into a major border conflict between Soviet-Mongolian forces and Japan's Kwantung Army along the Halha River. Despite Japanese successes in July, Zhukov launched a decisive offensive on August 20. Under cover of darkness, Soviet troops crossed the river, unleashing over 200 bombers and intense artillery barrages that devastated Japanese positions. Zhukov's northern, central, and southern forces encircled General Komatsubara's 23rd Division, supported by Manchukuoan units. Fierce fighting ensued: the southern flank collapsed under Colonel Potapov's armor, while the northern Fui Heights held briefly before falling to relentless assaults, including flame-throwing tanks. Failed Japanese counterattacks on August 24 resulted in heavy losses, with regiments shattered by superior Soviet firepower and tactics. By August 25, encircled pockets were systematically eliminated, leading to the annihilation of the Japanese 6th Army. The defeat, coinciding with the Hitler-Stalin Pact, forced Japan to negotiate a ceasefire on September 15-16, redrawing borders. Zhukov's victory exposed Japanese weaknesses in mechanized warfare, influencing future strategies and deterring further northern expansion.   #192 The Soviet–Japanese Neutrality Pact 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. Despite the fact this technically will go into future events, I thought it was important we talk about a key moment in Sino history. Even though the battle of changkufeng and khalkin gol were not part of the second sino-Japanese war, their outcomes certainly would affect it.  Policymaking by the Soviet Union alone was not the primary factor in ending Moscow's diplomatic isolation in the late 1930s. After the Munich Conference signaled the failure of the popular front/united front approach, Neville Chamberlain, Adolf Hitler, and Poland's Józef Beck unintentionally strengthened Joseph Stalin's position in early 1939. Once the strategic cards were in his hands, Stalin capitalized on them. His handling of negotiations with Britain and France, as well as with Germany, from April to August was deft and effective. The spring and summer negotiations among the European powers are well documented and have been examined from many angles. In May 1939, while Stalin seemed to have the upper hand in Europe, yet before Hitler had signaled that a German–Soviet agreement might be possible, the Nomonhan incident erupted, a conflict initiated and escalated by the Kwantung Army. For a few months, the prospect of a Soviet–Japanese war revived concerns in Moscow about a two-front conflict. Reviewing Soviet talks with Britain, France, and Germany in the spring and summer of 1939 from an East Asian perspective sheds fresh light on the events that led to the German–Soviet Nonaggression Pact and, more broadly, to the outbreak of World War II. The second week of May marked the start of fighting at Nomonhan, during which negotiations between Germany and the USSR barely advanced beyond mutual scrutiny. Moscow signaled that an understanding with Nazi Germany might be possible. Notably, on May 4, the removal of Maksim Litvinov as foreign commissar and his replacement by Vyacheslav Molotov suggested a shift in approach. Litvinov, an urbane diplomat of Jewish origin and married to an Englishwoman, had been the leading Soviet proponent of the united-front policy and a steadfast critic of Nazi Germany. If a settlement with Hitler was sought, Litvinov was an unsuitable figure to lead the effort. Molotov, though with limited international experience, carried weight as chairman of the Council of Ministers and, more importantly, as one of Stalin's closest lieutenants. This personnel change seemed to accomplish its aim in Berlin, where the press was instructed on May 5 to halt polemical attacks on the Soviet Union and Bolshevism. On the same day, Karl Schnurre, head of the German Foreign Ministry's East European trade section, told Soviet chargé d'affaires Georgi Astakhov that Skoda, the German-controlled Czech arms manufacturer, would honor existing arms contracts with Russia. Astakhov asked whether, with Litvinov's departure, Germany might resume negotiations for a trade treaty Berlin had halted months earlier. By May 17, during discussions with Schnurre, Astakhov asserted that "there were no conflicts in foreign policy between Germany and the Soviet Union and that there was no reason for enmity between the two countries," and that Britain and France's negotiations appeared unpromising. The next day, Ribbentrop personally instructed Schulenburg to green-light trade talks. Molotov, however, insisted that a "political basis" for economic negotiations had to be established first. Suspicion remained high on both sides. Stalin feared Berlin might use reports of German–Soviet talks to destabilize a potential triple alliance with Britain and France; Hitler feared Stalin might use such reports to entice Tokyo away from an anti-German pact. The attempt to form a tripartite military alliance among Germany, Italy, and Japan foundered over divergent aims: Berlin targeted Britain and France; Tokyo aimed at the Soviet Union. Yet talks persisted through August 1939, with Japanese efforts to draw Germany into an anti-Soviet alignment continually reported to Moscow by Richard Sorge. Hitler and Mussolini, frustrated by Japanese objections, first concluded the bilateral Pact of Steel on May 22. The next day, Hitler, addressing his generals, stressed the inevitability of war with Poland and warned that opposition from Britain would be crushed militarily. He then hinted that Russia might "prove disinterested in the destruction of Poland," suggesting closer ties with Japan if Moscow opposed Germany. The exchange was quickly leaked to the press. Five days later, the first pitched battle of the Nomonhan campaign began. Although Hitler's timing with the Yamagata detachment's foray was coincidental, Moscow may have found the coincidence ominous. Despite the inducement of Molotov's call for a political basis before economic talks, Hitler and Ribbentrop did not immediately respond. On June 14, Astakhov signaled to Parvan Draganov, Bulgaria's ambassador in Berlin, that the USSR faced three options: ally with Britain and France, continue inconclusive talks with them, or align with Germany, the latter being closest to Soviet desires. Draganov relayed to the German Foreign Ministry that Moscow preferred a non-aggression agreement if Germany would pledge not to attack the Soviet Union. Two days later, Schulenburg told Astakhov that Germany recognized the link between economic and political relations and was prepared for far-reaching talks, a view echoed by Ribbentrop. The situation remained tangled: the Soviets pursued overt talks with Britain and France, while Stalin sought to maximize Soviet leverage. Chamberlain's stance toward Moscow remained wary but recognized a "psychological value" to an Anglo–Soviet rapprochement, tempered by his insistence on a hard bargain. American ambassador William C. Bullitt urged London to avoid the appearance of pursuing the Soviets, a view that resonated with Chamberlain's own distrust. Public confidence in a real Anglo–Soviet alliance remained low. By July 19, cabinet minutes show Chamberlain could not quite believe a genuine Russia–Germany alliance was possible, though he recognized the necessity of negotiations with Moscow to deter Hitler and to mollify an increasingly skeptical British public. Despite reservations, both sides kept the talks alive. Stalin's own bargaining style, with swift Soviet replies but frequent questions and demands, often produced delays. Molotov pressed on questions such as whether Britain and France would pledge to defend the Baltic states, intervene if Japan attacked the USSR, or join in opposing Germany if Hitler pressured Poland or Romania. These considerations were not trivial; they produced extended deliberations. On July 23, Molotov demanded that plans for coordinated military action among the three powers be fleshed out before a political pact. Britain and France accepted most political terms, and an Anglo-French military mission arrived in Moscow on August 11. The British commander, Admiral Sir Reginald Plunket-Ernle-Erle-Drax, conducted staff talks but could not conclude a military agreement. The French counterpart, General Joseph Doumenc, could sign but not bind his government. By then, Hitler had set August 26 as the date for war with Poland. With that looming, Hitler pressed for Soviet neutrality, or closer cooperation. In July and August, secret German–Soviet negotiations favored the Germans, who pressed for a rapid settlement and made most concessions. Yet Stalin benefited from keeping the British and French engaged, creating leverage against Hitler and safeguarding a potential Anglo–Soviet option as a fallback. To lengthen the talks and avoid immediate resolution, Moscow emphasized the Polish issue. Voroshilov demanded the Red Army be allowed to operate through Polish territory to defend Poland, a demand Warsaw would never accept. Moscow even floated a provocative plan: if Britain and France could compel Poland to permit Baltic State naval operations, the Western fleets would occupy Baltic ports, an idea that would have been militarily perilous and diplomatically explosive. Despite this, Stalin sought an agreement with Germany. Through Richard Sorge's intelligence, Moscow knew Tokyo aimed to avoid large-scale war with the USSR, and Moscow pressed for a German–Soviet settlement, including a nonaggression pact and measures to influence Japan to ease Sino–Japanese tensions. On August 16, Ribbentrop instructed Schulenburg to urge Molotov and Stalin toward a nonaggression pact and to coordinate with Japan. Stalin signaled willingness, and August 23–24 saw the drafting of the pact and the collapse of the Soviet and Japanese resistance elsewhere. That night, in a memorandum of Ribbentrop's staff, seven topics were summarized, with Soviet–Japanese relations and Molotov's insistence that Berlin demonstrate good faith standing out. Ribbentrop reiterated his willingness to influence Japan for a more favorable Soviet–Japanese relationship, and Stalin's reply indicated a path toward a détente in the East alongside the European agreement: "M. Stalin replied that the Soviet Union indeed desired an improvement in its relations with Japan, but that there were limits to its patience with regard to Japanese provocations. If Japan desired war she could have it. The Soviet Union was not afraid of it and was prepared for it. If Japan desired peace—so much the better! M. Stalin considered the assistance of Germany in bringing about an improvement in Soviet-Japanese relations as useful, but he did not want the Japanese to get the impression that the initiative in this direction had been taken by the Soviet Union."  Second, the assertion that the Soviet Union was prepared for and unafraid of war with Japan is an overstatement, though Stalin certainly had grounds for optimism regarding the battlefield situation and the broader East Asian strategic balance. It is notable that, despite the USSR's immediate diplomatic and military gains against Japan, Stalin remained anxious to conceal from Tokyo any peace initiative that originated in Moscow. That stance suggests that Tokyo or Hsinking might read such openness as a sign of Soviet weakness or confidence overextended. The Japanese danger, it would seem, did not disappear from Stalin's mind. Even at the height of his diplomatic coup, Stalin was determined not to burn bridges prematurely. On August 21, while he urged Hitler to send Ribbentrop to Moscow, he did not sever talks with Britain and France. Voroshilov requested a temporary postponement on the grounds that Soviet delegation officers were needed for autumn maneuvers. It was not until August 25, after Britain reiterated its resolve to stand by Poland despite the German–Soviet pact, that Stalin sent the Anglo–French military mission home. Fortified by the nonaggression pact, which he hoped would deter Britain and France from action, Hitler unleashed his army on Poland on September 1. Two days later, as Zhukov's First Army Group was completing its operations at Nomonhan, Hitler faced a setback when Britain and France declared war. Hitler had hoped to finish Poland quickly in 1939 and avoid fighting Britain and France until 1940. World War II in Europe had begun. The Soviet–Japanese conflict at Nomonhan was not the sole, nor even the principal, factor prompting Stalin to conclude an alliance with Hitler. Standing aside from a European war that could fracture the major capitalist powers might have been reason enough. Yet the conflict with Japan in the East was also a factor in Stalin's calculations, a dimension that has received relatively little attention in standard accounts of the outbreak of the war. This East Asian focus seeks to clarify the record without proposing a revolutionary reinterpretation of Soviet foreign policy; rather, it adds an important piece often overlooked in the "origins of the Second World War" puzzle, helping to reduce the overall confusion. The German–Soviet agreement provided for the Soviet occupation of the eastern half of Poland soon after Germany's invasion. On September 3, just forty-eight hours after the invasion and on the day Britain and France declared war, Ribbentrop urged Moscow to invade Poland from the east. Yet, for two more weeks, Poland's eastern frontier remained inviolate; Soviet divisions waited at the border, as most Polish forces were engaged against Germany. The German inquiries about the timing of the Soviet invasion continued, but the Red Army did not move. This inactivity is often attributed to Stalin's caution and suspicion, but that caution extended beyond Europe. Throughout early September, sporadic ground and air combat continued at Nomonhan, including significant activity by Kwantung Army forces on September 8–9, and large-scale air engagements on September 1–2, 4–5, and 14–15. Not until September 15 was the Molotov–Togo cease-fire arrangement finalized, to take effect on September 16. The very next morning, September 17, the Red Army crossed the Polish frontier into a country collapsed at its feet. It appears that Stalin wanted to ensure that fighting on his eastern flank had concluded before engaging in Western battles, avoiding a two-front war. Through such policies, Stalin avoided the disaster of a two-front war. Each principal in the 1939 diplomatic maneuvering pursued distinct objectives. The British sought an arrangement with the USSR that would deter Hitler from attacking Poland and, if deterred, bind Moscow to the Anglo–French alliance. Hitler sought an alliance with the USSR to deter Britain and France from aiding Poland and, if they did aid Poland, to secure Soviet neutrality. Japan sought a military alliance with Germany against the USSR, or failing that, stronger Anti-Comintern ties. Stalin aimed for an outcome in which Germany would fight the Western democracies, leaving him freedom to operate in both the West and East; failing that, he sought military reassurance from Britain and France in case he had to confront Germany. Of the four, only Stalin achieved his primary objective. Hitler secured his secondary objective; the British and Japanese failed to realize theirs. Stalin won the diplomatic contest in 1939. Yet, as diplomats gave way to generals, the display of German military power in Poland and in Western Europe soon eclipsed Stalin's diplomatic triumph. By playing Germany against Britain and France, Stalin gained leverage and a potential fallback, but at the cost of unleashing a devastating European war. As with the aftermath of the Portsmouth Treaty in 1905, Russo-Japanese relations improved rapidly after hostilities ceased at Nomonhan. The Molotov–Togo agreement of September 15 and the local truces arranged around Nomonhan on September 19 were observed scrupulously by both sides. On October 27, the two nations settled another long-standing dispute by agreeing to mutual release of fishing boats detained on charges of illegal fishing in each other's territorial waters. On November 6, the USSR appointed Konstantin Smetanin as ambassador to Tokyo, replacing the previous fourteen-month tenure of a chargé d'affaires. Smetanin's first meeting with the new Japanese foreign minister, Nomura Kichisaburö, in November 1939 attracted broad, favorable coverage in the Japanese press. In a break with routine diplomatic practice, Nomura delivered a draft proposal for a new fisheries agreement and a memo outlining the functioning of the joint border commission to be established in the Nomonhan area before Smetanin presented his credentials. On December 31, an agreement finalizing Manchukuo's payment to the USSR for the sale of the Chinese Eastern Railway was reached, and the Soviet–Japanese Fisheries Convention was renewed for 1940. In due course, the boundary near Nomonhan was formally redefined. A November 1939 agreement between Molotov and Togo established a mixed border commission representing the four parties to the dispute. After protracted negotiations, the border commission completed its redemarcation on June 14, 1941, with new border markers erected in August 1941. The resulting boundary largely followed the Soviet–MPR position, lying ten to twelve miles east of the Halha River. With that, the Nomonhan incident was officially closed.  Kwantung Army and Red Army leaders alike sought to "teach a lesson" to their foe at Nomonhan. The refrain recurs in documents and memoirs from both sides, "we must teach them a lesson." The incident provided lessons for both sides, but not all were well learned. For the Red Army, the lessons of Nomonhan intertwined with the laurels of victory, gratifying but sometimes distracting. Georgy Zhukov grasped the experience of modern warfare that summer, gaining more than a raised profile: command experience, confidence, and a set of hallmarks he would employ later. He demonstrated the ability to grasp complex strategic problems quickly, decisive crisis leadership, meticulous attention to logistics and deception, patience in building superior strength before striking at the enemy's weakest point, and the coordination of massed artillery, tanks, mechanized infantry, and tactical air power in large-scale double envelopment. These capabilities informed his actions at Moscow, Stalingrad, Kursk, and ultimately Berlin. It is tempting to wonder how Zhukov might have fared in the crucial autumn and winter of 1941 without Nomonhan, or whether he would have been entrusted with the Moscow front in 1941 had he not distinguished himself at Nomonhan. Yet the Soviet High Command overlooked an important lesson. Despite Zhukov's successes with independent tank formations and mechanized infantry, the command misapplied Spanish Civil War-era experience by disbanding armored divisions and redistributing tanks to infantry units to serve as support. It was not until after Germany demonstrated tank warfare in 1940 that the Soviets began reconstituting armored divisions and corps, a process still incomplete when the 1941 invasion began. The Red Army's performance at Nomonhan went largely unseen in the West. Western intelligence and military establishments largely believed the Red Army was fundamentally rotten, a view reinforced by the battlefield's remoteness and by both sides' reluctance to publicize the defeat. The Polish crisis and the outbreak of war in Europe drew attention away from Nomonhan, and the later Finnish Winter War reinforced negative Western judgments of Soviet military capability. U.S. military attaché Raymond Faymonville observed that the Soviets, anticipating a quick victory over Finland, relied on hastily summoned reserves ill-suited for winter fighting—an assessment that led some to judge the Red Army by its performance at Nomonhan. Even in Washington, this view persisted; Hitler reportedly called the Red Army "a paralytic on crutches" after Finland and then ordered invasion planning in 1941. Defeat can be a stronger teacher than victory. Because Nomonhan was a limited war, Japan's defeat was likewise limited, and its impact on Tokyo did not immediately recalibrate Japanese assessments. Yet Nomonhan did force Japan to revise its estimation of Soviet strength: the Imperial Army abandoned its strategic Plan Eight-B and adopted a more defensive posture toward the Soviet Union. An official inquiry into the debacle, submitted November 29, 1939, recognized Soviet superiority in materiel and firepower and urged Japan to bolster its own capabilities. The Kwantung Army's leadership, chastened, returned to the frontier with a more realistic sense of capability, even as the Army Ministry and AGS failed to translate lessons into policy. The enduring tendency toward gekokujo, the dominance of local and mid-level officers over central authority, remained persistent, and Tokyo did not fully purge it after Nomonhan. The Kwantung Army's operatives who helped drive the Nomonhan episode resurfaced in key posts at Imperial General Headquarters, contributing to Japan's 1941 decision to go to war. The defeat of the Kwantung Army at Nomonhan, together with the Stalin–Hitler pact and the outbreak of war in Europe, triggered a reorientation of Japanese strategy and foreign policy. The new government, led by the politically inexperienced and cautious General Abe Nobuyuki, pursued a conservative foreign policy. Chiang Kai-shek's retreat to Chongqing left the Chinese war at a stalemate: the Japanese Expeditionary Army could still inflict defeats on Chinese nationalist forces, but it had no viable path to a decisive victory. China remained Japan's principal focus. Still, the option of cutting Soviet aid to China and of moving north into Outer Mongolia and Siberia was discredited in Tokyo by the August 1939 double defeat. Northward expansion never again regained its ascendancy, though it briefly resurfaced in mid-1941 after Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union. Germany's alliance with the USSR during Nomonhan was viewed by Tokyo as a betrayal, cooling German–Japanese relations. Japan also stepped back from its confrontation with Britain over Tientsin. Tokyo recognized that the European war represented a momentous development that could reshape East Asia, as World War I had reshaped it before. The short-lived Abe government (September–December 1939) and its successor under Admiral Yonai Mitsumasa (December 1939–July 1940) adopted a cautious wait-and-see attitude toward the European war. That stance shifted in the summer of 1940, however, after Germany's successes in the West. With Germany's conquest of France and the Low Countries and Britain's fight for survival, Tokyo reassessed the global balance of power. Less than a year after Zhukov had effectively blocked further Japanese expansion northward, Hitler's victories seemed to open a southern expansion path. The prospect of seizing the resource-rich colonies in Southeast Asia, Dutch, French, and British and, more importantly, resolving the China problem in Japan's favor, tempted many in Tokyo. If Western aid to Chiang Kai-shek, channeled through Hong Kong, French Indochina, and Burma could be cut off, some in Tokyo believed Chiang might abandon resistance. If not, Japan could launch new operations against Chiang from Indochina and Burma, effectively turning China's southern flank. To facilitate a southward advance, Japan sought closer alignment with Germany and the USSR. Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka brought Japan into the Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy, in the hope of neutralizing the United States, and concluded a neutrality pact with the Soviet Union to secure calm in the north. Because of the European military situation, only the United States could check Japan's southward expansion. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appeared determined to do so and confident that he could. If the Manchurian incident and the Stimson Doctrine strained U.S.–Japanese relations, and the China War and U.S. aid to Chiang Kai-shek deepened mutual resentment, it was Japan's decision to press south against French, British, and Dutch colonies, and Roosevelt's resolve to prevent such a move, that put the two nations on a collision course. The dust had barely settled on the Mongolian plains following the Nomonhan ceasefire when the ripples of that distant conflict began to reshape the broader theater of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The defeat at Nomonhan in August 1939, coupled with the shocking revelation of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact, delivered a profound strategic blow to Japan's imperial ambitions. No longer could Tokyo entertain serious notions of a "northern advance" into Soviet territory, a strategy that had long tantalized military planners as a means to secure resources and buffer against communism. Instead, the Kwantung Army's humiliation exposed glaring deficiencies in Japanese mechanized warfare, logistics, and intelligence, forcing a pivot southward. This reorientation not only cooled tensions with the Soviet Union but also allowed Japan to redirect its military focus toward the protracted stalemate in China. As we transition from the border clashes of the north to the heartland tensions in central China, it's essential to trace how these events propelled Japan toward the brink of a major offensive in Hunan Province, setting the stage for what would become a critical confrontation. In the immediate aftermath of Nomonhan, Japan's military high command grappled with the implications of their setback. The Kwantung Army, once a symbol of unchecked aggression, was compelled to adopt a defensive posture along the Manchurian-Soviet border. The ceasefire agreement, formalized on September 15-16, 1939, effectively neutralized the northern front, freeing up significant resources and manpower that had been tied down in the escalating border skirmishes. This was no small relief; the Nomonhan campaign had drained Japanese forces, with estimates of over 18,000 casualties and the near-total annihilation of the 23rd Division. The psychological impact was equally severe, shattering the myth of Japanese invincibility against a modern, mechanized opponent. Georgy Zhukov's masterful use of combined arms—tanks, artillery, and air power—highlighted Japan's vulnerabilities, prompting internal reviews that urged reforms in tank production, artillery doctrine, and supply chains. Yet, these lessons were slow to implement, and in the short term, the primary benefit was the opportunity to consolidate efforts elsewhere. For Japan, "elsewhere" meant China, where the war had devolved into a grinding attrition since the fall of Wuhan in October 1938. The capture of Wuhan, a major transportation hub and temporary capital of the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek, had been hailed as a turning point. Japanese forces, under the command of General Shunroku Hata, had pushed deep into central China, aiming to decapitate Chinese resistance. However, Chiang's strategic retreat to Chongqing transformed the conflict into a war of endurance. Nationalist forces, bolstered by guerrilla tactics and international aid, harassed Japanese supply lines and prevented a decisive knockout blow. By mid-1939, Japan controlled vast swaths of eastern and northern China, including key cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing, but the cost was immense: stretched logistics, mounting casualties, and an inability to fully pacify occupied territories. The Nomonhan defeat exacerbated these issues by underscoring the limits of Japan's military overextension. With the northern threat abated, Tokyo's Army General Staff saw an opening to intensify operations in China, hoping to force Chiang to the negotiating table before global events further complicated the picture. The diplomatic fallout from Nomonhan and the Hitler-Stalin Pact further influenced this shift. Japan's betrayal by Germany, its nominal ally under the Anti-Comintern Pact—fostered distrust and isolation. Tokyo's flirtations with a full Axis alliance stalled, as the pact with Moscow revealed Hitler's willingness to prioritize European gains over Asian solidarity. This isolation prompted Japan to reassess its priorities, emphasizing self-reliance in China while eyeing opportunistic expansions elsewhere. Domestically, the Hiranuma cabinet collapsed in August 1939 amid the diplomatic shock, paving the way for the more cautious Abe Nobuyuki government. Abe's administration, though short-lived, signaled a temporary de-escalation in aggressive posturing, but the underlying imperative to resolve the "China Incident" persisted. Japanese strategists believed that capturing additional strategic points in central China could sever Chiang's lifelines, particularly the routes funneling aid from the Soviet Union and the West via Burma and Indochina. The seismic shifts triggered by Nomonhan compelled Japan to fundamentally readjust its China policy and war plans, marking a pivotal transition from overambitious northern dreams to a more focused, albeit desperate, campaign in the south. With the Kwantung Army's defeat fresh in mind, Tokyo's Imperial General Headquarters initiated a comprehensive strategic review in late August 1939. The once-dominant "Northern Advance" doctrine, which envisioned rapid conquests into Siberia for resources like oil and minerals, was officially shelved. In its place emerged a "Southern Advance" framework, prioritizing the consolidation of gains in China and potential expansions into Southeast Asia. This pivot was not merely tactical; it reflected a profound policy recalibration aimed at ending the quagmire in China, where two years of war had yielded territorial control but no decisive victory over Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists. Central to this readjustment was a renewed emphasis on economic and military self-sufficiency. The Nomonhan debacle had exposed Japan's vulnerabilities in mechanized warfare, leading to urgent reforms in industrial production. Tank manufacturing was ramped up, with designs influenced by observed Soviet models, and artillery stockpiles were bolstered to match the firepower discrepancies seen on the Mongolian steppes. Logistically, the Army General Staff prioritized streamlining supply lines in China, recognizing that prolonged engagements demanded better resource allocation. Politically, the Abe Nobuyuki cabinet, installed in September 1939, adopted a "wait-and-see" approach toward Europe but aggressively pursued diplomatic maneuvers to isolate China. Efforts to negotiate with Wang Jingwei's puppet regime in Nanjing intensified, aiming to undermine Chiang's legitimacy and splinter Chinese resistance. Japan also pressured Vichy France for concessions in Indochina, seeking to choke off aid routes to Chongqing. War plans evolved accordingly, shifting from broad-front offensives to targeted strikes designed to disrupt Chinese command and supply networks. The China Expeditionary Army, under General Yasuji Okamura, was restructured to emphasize mobility and combined arms operations, drawing partial lessons from Zhukov's tactics. Intelligence operations were enhanced, with greater focus on infiltrating Nationalist strongholds in central provinces. By early September, plans coalesced around a major push into Hunan Province, a vital crossroads linking northern and southern China. Hunan's river systems and rail lines made it a linchpin for Chinese logistics, funneling men and materiel to the front lines. Japanese strategists identified key urban centers in the region as critical objectives, believing their capture could sever Chiang's western supply corridors and force a strategic retreat. This readjustment was not without internal friction. Hardliners in the military lamented the abandonment of northern ambitions, but the reality of Soviet strength—and the neutrality pacts that followed—left little room for debate. Economically, Japan ramped up exploitation of occupied Chinese territories, extracting coal, iron, and rice to fuel the war machine. Diplomatically, Tokyo sought to mend fences with the Soviets through the 1941 Neutrality Pact, ensuring northern security while eyes turned south. Yet, these changes brewed tension with the United States, whose embargoes on scrap metal and oil threatened to cripple Japan's ambitions. As autumn approached, the stage was set for a bold gambit in central China. Japanese divisions massed along the Yangtze River, poised to strike at the heart of Hunan's defenses. Intelligence reports hinted at Chinese preparations, with Xue Yue's forces fortifying positions around a major provincial hub. The air thickened with anticipation of a clash that could tip the balance in the interminable war—a test of Japan's revamped strategies against a resilient foe determined to hold the line. What unfolded would reveal whether Tokyo's post-Nomonhan pivot could deliver the breakthrough so desperately needed, or if it would merely prolong the bloody stalemate. 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. In 1939, the Nomonhan Incident saw Soviet forces under Georgy Zhukov decisively defeat Japan's Kwantung Army at Khalkin Gol, exposing Japanese weaknesses in mechanized warfare. This setback, coupled with the Hitler-Stalin Nonaggression Pact, shattered Japan's northern expansion plans and prompted a strategic pivot southward. Diplomatic maneuvers involving Stalin, Hitler, Britain, France, and Japan reshaped alliances, leading to the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact in 1941. Japan refocused on China, intensifying operations in Hunan Province to isolate Chiang Kai-shek.   

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. This is our 800th edition. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Gerry Zack, who recently attended the SCCE Europe conference in Berlin. They begin by noting the differences from the U.S. national conference, including a stronger European focus on behavioral ethics, culture, and community networking. Zack highlights extensive conference attention to AI, including the shift toward agentic AI, practical compliance uses such as identifying policy gaps, enhancing third-party due diligence, and automating anomaly follow-up, while cautioning about investigative risks if AI-generated interview strategies are scrutinized in court. They discuss AI-driven fraud threats (deepfakes, fake invoices, and improved phishing) and the growing concerns about shadow AI and the improper use of confidential information. Zack also describes a company's experience pursuing ISO 37301 and 37001 certifications and notes ongoing work and limited U.S. awareness around the UK Failure to Prevent Fraud Act. He was surprised by the profession's continued lack of sophistication in risk assessments. Key highlights: US vs Europe Conference AI Keynote and Practical Takeaways ISO Compliance Certification UK Failure to Prevent Fraud Surprises Risk Assessment Gap Resources: Gerry Zack on LinkedIn RiskTrek Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Returning to Venezuela on Amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Eine Explosion mitten in der Nacht – und plötzlich verwandelt sich ein gewöhnlicher Streifendienst in eine hochintensive Fahndung, die jede Routine sprengt. Für Polizistin Monja beginnt ein Einsatz, der von der ersten Funkmeldung bis zur letzten Minute unter Hochspannung steht. Host Joost Schmidt zeichnet eine Nacht nach, in der Sekunden entscheiden und moderne Polizeiarbeit ihr gesamtes Spektrum zeigt. Mitten in der Dunkelheit entfaltet sich ein komplexes Zusammenspiel aus Verfolgungsfahrt, taktischer Fahndung und der Erkenntnis, wie professionell und rücksichtslos Tätergruppen inzwischen vorgehen. Hochmotorisierte Fluchtfahrzeuge, enorme Sprengkraft, massive Gefährdung – und eine Polizei, die mit präzisen Mitteln reagiert: Luftunterstützung, Wärmebildtechnik, Suchtrupps am Boden. Eine Suche, die zeigt, wie anspruchsvoll solche Einsätze geworden sind und warum manche Nächte im Dienst für immer im Gedächtnis bleiben. Ein intensiver Blick hinter die Kulissen einer Einsatzlage, die verdeutlicht, wie nah sich Risiko, Verantwortung und Teamarbeit kommen können. Unser Podcast-Tipp: „Im Visier – Verbrecherjagd in Berlin und Brandenburg" https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/im-visier-verbrecherjagd-in-berlin-und-brandenburg/urn:ard:show:35c2ce5b4dc78575/

Leise entsteht Klarheit, wenn Leben und Arbeit verschwimmen: Ansgar Oberholz teilt, wie ein Café zur Basis für Coworking, Beratung und Retreat wurde und weshalb Mut und Demut in generationsübergreifender Verantwortung zusammenfinden. Er zeigt, weshalb echte Innovation nicht aus Umfragen wächst, sondern aus Resonanz und Zuhören entsteht. Eine Einladung, achtsam Zeit zu gestalten und Räume zu schaffen, die menschliche Begegnung und Entwicklung erlauben. Du erfährst... …wie Ansgar Oberholz das Coworking-Konzept durch flexible Büros revolutionierte. …welche Rolle das Universum und Intuition im unternehmerischen Erfolg spielen. …warum Demut und Mut essenziell für nachhaltiges Wachstum sind. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über die Angst vor einem Schwarzen Montag, einen politischen Denkzettel für die Koalition in Berlin und ein Happy End für Hims & Novo. Außerdem geht es um Eli Lilly, Vertiv, Lumentum und Coherent, EchoStar, Match Group, Molina Healthcare, Lamb Weston, Paycom, Nvidia, WisdomTree WTI Crude Oil 2x Daily Leveraged ETC (WKN: A2BC41) und WisdomTree WTI Crude Oil 3x Daily Short ETC (WKN: A4AGV3). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Anzeige: Diese Folge enthält Werbung für Smartbroker+. Depot eröffnen & 60 € ETF sichern! Riesige ETF-Auswahl, flexible Trades & persönlicher Support bei Smartbroker+. Alle Informationen gibt es unter: https://get.smartbrokerplus.de/triple-aaa-podcast/  Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

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Step onto Berlin's Museum Island, where the Enlightenment dreamed of a universal home for human creativity—and where Jews helped shape that vision with boldness, generosity, and imagination. Yet amid its temples of art and reason, the island also reveals the cracks: the shadows of exclusion, erasure, and the breaking of the very ideals it sought to enshrine.Join J2 Adventures' Wandering Jews as we explore a place that inspires the human spirit, even as it exposes the profound limits of the Enlightenment's promise. Links for Additional Readings:The James-Simon-Galerie – Official Overview (Museumsinsel Berlin)https://www.museumsinsel-berlin.de/en/buildings/james-simon-galerie/ Haskalah / Jewish Enlightenment – Jewish Museum Berlinhttps://www.jmberlin.de/en/topic-haskalah-enlightenment “James Simon: Art Collector & Owner of the Nefertiti Bust” – The Collectorhttps://www.thecollector.com/james-simon-a-generous-patron-of-the-arts-and-modest-social-benefactor/Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Find more at j2adventures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schlüsse aus dem Sieg der Grünen in Baden-Württemberg. Meteorit am Himmel über NRW. Prozessbeginn gegen Istanbuls abgesetzten Bürgermeister. Von Katrin Schmick.

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Im Fall Fabian gibt eine neue Entwicklung: die Tatverdächtige ist wegen Mordes angeklagt. Und Baden-Württemberg hat gewählt: Wie groß ist der Dämpfer für die schwarz-rote Bundesregierung?

7. In January 1933, President Hindenburg dismissed Schleicherafter the latter requested martial law to stabilize the country. Despite rumors of a military coup, Hindenburg maintained control by appointing Werner von Blomberg as Minister of Defense. Hindenburg is depicted as a stubborn, manipulative figure managing Germany's collapse. (7)1933 BERLIN. HITLER DEPARTS HINDENBERG.

8. On January 30, 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor after a tense, last-minute negotiation with Alfred Hugenberg and Franz von Papen. Hugenberg initially resisted but ultimately yielded, later calling it the "biggest mistake" of his life. This "seizure" of power eventually led to the Night of the Long Knives. (8)1933 BERLIN

6. By late 1932, the Nazi party faced financial bankruptcy and mounting electoral losses. Kurt von Schleicherattempted to dismantle the NSDAP by offering Gregor Strasser the vice-chancellorship. While Strasser sought to save the movement through compromise, Hitler remained steadfast, eventually declaring a minor victory in Lippe as a triumph. (6)1933 BERLIN

5. Following the November defeat, Hitler faced internal party rifts between Gregor Strasser's coalition-building and Joseph Goebbels' hardline stance. A farcical "underwear scene" occurred when Hitler was pulled off a train to prevent a compromise with Schleicher. Despite the loss, Franz von Papeninitiated secret negotiations with Hitler. (5)1933 BERLIN

4. Hitler pioneered the use of airplanes for political campaigning, allowing him to reach "heartland Germany" efficiently. Despite his powerful oratory, the November 6, 1932, electionresulted in a loss of two million votes. Commentators deemed Hitler "washed up" after voters turned away following his refusal to compromise. (4)1933 BERLIN

2. Ryback introduces pivotal figures like Gregor Strasser, the party's socialist organizer, and Kurt von Schleicher, Berlin's ultimate power broker. He details the contrast between Hitler's fanaticism and Strasser's gregariousness. Additionally, he describes Franz von Papen as Schleicher's puppet and the SA's role in militarizing German politics. (2)1933 HITLER AND GOERING IN BERLIN

In April 1945, as the Third Reich collapsed around him, Adolf Hitler died in the Führerbunker in Berlin. It is one of the most famous deaths in modern history and yet, in many ways, one of the least securely witnessed. There was no public body, no official announcement at the moment it happened, and no single, uncontested account. What followed was confusion, rumour, investigation, and decades of speculation. Today I am joined by historian Caroline Sharples to talk about the death of Hitler itself. Why it unfolded as it did, how news of his death was received, how governments and intelligence services tried to verify what had happened, and why uncertainty and myth filled the vacuum almost immediately. Caroline is the author of 'The Long Death of Adolf Hitler: An Investigative History', a study of the aftermath of April 1945 and the cultural and political consequences of a death that was widely anticipated but never conclusively seen.   patreon.com/ww2podcast  

Early in Lucanet's expansion, two Chinese employees working in Germany noticed something unusual. The consolidation software they worked with functioned so well that they believed it could succeed in their home market. Acting on that conviction, they traveled from Berlin back to China and built what would become Lucanet's Chinese business. The story illustrates how a tool designed for global complexity could travel easily across borders, Gurney tells us.Lucanet's origins are firmly rooted in Germany, where the company first built its reputation with a consolidation platform designed for companies operating across multiple jurisdictions. That design decision proved foundational. Because customers often consolidate entities across countries, the platform had to integrate financial data from different jurisdictions and support multiple accounting frameworks, Gurney tells us. The system can report under German GAAP, IFRS, or different management accounting rules and allows users to toggle between those views efficiently, he tells us.Today, the company's geographic reach reflects that original cross-border orientation. While Germany remains Lucanet's strongest market, the company now operates across Europe and Asia, including the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, China, and Singapore, Gurney tells us. Increasingly, a majority of new customer bookings come from outside Lucanet's historical DACH and Netherlands markets, he tells us.Growth has also been shaped by capital structure changes. After roughly eighteen years as a founder-run business, HG Capital made a majority investment in 2022, accelerating both product development and geographic expansion, Gurney tells us.For Gurney, who joined Lucanet at the start of May last year, the company's focus remains clear: build tools that make the Office of the CFO more effective across borders and systems, he tells us.

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with K.R. Wilson about his novel, Stan on Guard (Guernica Editions, 2026). Ishtanu (call him Stan) is a Hittite immortal keeping his head down in Toronto and recounting some of his experiences. Tróán is an immortal Trojan princess who thought she'd killed Stan in post-war Berlin but who now knows he survived. Yes, technically Stan can die. He has just managed not to for 3200 years. As their stories braid together toward a final reckoning they take us through, among other things, a subversive retelling of the Odysseus story, the resistance of pagan Lithuania against Papal crusaders, the decline of Friedrich Nietzsche in a German clinic, the arts scene in belle epoque Paris, and the descent of Europe into the horrors of the Great War. Strap in. Stan On Guard is the follow-up to K. R. Wilson's tragical-comical-historical novel Call Me Stan: A Tragedy in Three Millennia, which was long-listed for the 2022 Leacock Medal for Humour. K. R. Wilson's novel An Idea About My Dead Uncle won the inaugural Guernica Prize in 2018, and his novel Call Me Stan was long-listed for the 2022 Leacock Medal. His work has appeared in various literary journals and the flash fiction anthology This Will Only Take a Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Deutschland und seine Regeln. In "extra 3 Spezial: Der reale Irrsinn" zeigen wir wieder Fälle, bei denen man sich fragt: Das ist jetzt nicht euer Ernst, oder? Kann man drüber lachen. Oder einfach nur den Kopf schütteln. Am besten beides.

How does the shift into the Age of Air actually affect your birth chart? In this episode of the Mainly Moonology Podcast, Yasmin Boland sits down with Berlin-based astrologer, painter, and jazz musician Alexander Graf von Schlieffen. Alexander shares a groundbreaking, untraditional approach to astrology, breaking the 12 houses into four distinct, unconnected quadrants.We dive deep into the current astrological climate, exploring why eclipses act as cosmic resets, the profound transition from the Earth epoch to the Air epoch, and why the underground mushroom (mycelial) network is the ultimate metaphor for Pluto in Aquarius. If you want to understand the hidden depths of the 12th house and how global power structures are shifting, this is a must-listen cosmic conversation.In this episode, we cover:The True Purpose of Eclipses: Why eclipses act as "fever dreams" to course-correct our paths within the massive 200-year Jupiter-Saturn cycles.A Radical New System for the 12 Houses: Alexander breaks down his unique, non-traditional framework of reading the natal chart in four isolated quadrants.The 10th House vs. The 12th House: Unpacking the "official" reality of society versus the unconscious, hidden truths that shape our world.The Age of Air & The Mycelial Network: Exploring the 200-year transition from top-down Earth energy to the interconnected, collective Air epoch.Pluto in Aquarius: What the shift away from centralized power means for the internet, society, and our collective future.Upcoming Astrological Events: Details on Alexander's Astrology University workshop and his book, The Kingdom of Air.Mentioned in this Episode:Join Alexander's workshop: The Hidden Conversations Between Houses (March 7th at Astrology University).Read Alexander's book (German): The Kingdom of Air. Join the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

Trial week 5: Frogner woman testifies for first time. New Feb 1 indictment (reckless conduct, restraining order breach during trial). Witness possibly tried to influence her, police investigation opened. Sophie Elise: "pose photo" not intentional. Oslo Scene witness: "no doubt he went for a chokehold." Messages: "You have to choose. Me or Farmen." NRK faces 400,000 kroner fine.Frogner woman: "didn't start with violence," "jet-set guy who partied every weekend, used drugs, had criminal friends." Berlin: glass thrown into wall. Laptop broken in two. Skaugum: raised fist, punched glass door. Boat trip: spit in face, slapped. August 4: grabbed neck, chokeholds, slaps, knife thrown into wall, dragged by hair. Audio: "You are hated in this city now." "Seemed like he wanted to beat a confession out of me." "Pressure Marius experienced has been inhumane."Høiby testifies: "don't recognize it, exaggerated." Admits spitting, laptop, one intimate image. Her calm "scariest thing." Polygraph test (8,000 kroner). August 4: "pretty massive, takes a lot out of me." "I admit the violence now." KEY ADMISSION: "I remember that I slapped her. I remember that I took her by the throat. I do not know if she could breathe. But I believe her when she says she could not." Mette-Marit called warning, told him shower, drove him to police. 172+ calls violating restraining order. Valentine's letter during trial. "Lies, infidelity, drugs and insecurity."Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.Royal Books:William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with K.R. Wilson about his novel, Stan on Guard (Guernica Editions, 2026). Ishtanu (call him Stan) is a Hittite immortal keeping his head down in Toronto and recounting some of his experiences. Tróán is an immortal Trojan princess who thought she'd killed Stan in post-war Berlin but who now knows he survived. Yes, technically Stan can die. He has just managed not to for 3200 years. As their stories braid together toward a final reckoning they take us through, among other things, a subversive retelling of the Odysseus story, the resistance of pagan Lithuania against Papal crusaders, the decline of Friedrich Nietzsche in a German clinic, the arts scene in belle epoque Paris, and the descent of Europe into the horrors of the Great War. Strap in. Stan On Guard is the follow-up to K. R. Wilson's tragical-comical-historical novel Call Me Stan: A Tragedy in Three Millennia, which was long-listed for the 2022 Leacock Medal for Humour. K. R. Wilson's novel An Idea About My Dead Uncle won the inaugural Guernica Prize in 2018, and his novel Call Me Stan was long-listed for the 2022 Leacock Medal. His work has appeared in various literary journals and the flash fiction anthology This Will Only Take a Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

How does the shift into the Age of Air actually affect your birth chart? In this episode of the Mainly Moonology Podcast, Yasmin Boland sits down with Berlin-based astrologer, painter, and jazz musician Alexander Graf von Schlieffen. Alexander shares a groundbreaking, untraditional approach to astrology, breaking the 12 houses into four distinct, unconnected quadrants.We dive deep into the current astrological climate, exploring why eclipses act as cosmic resets, the profound transition from the Earth epoch to the Air epoch, and why the underground mushroom (mycelial) network is the ultimate metaphor for Pluto in Aquarius. If you want to understand the hidden depths of the 12th house and how global power structures are shifting, this is a must-listen cosmic conversation.In this episode, we cover:The True Purpose of Eclipses: Why eclipses act as "fever dreams" to course-correct our paths within the massive 200-year Jupiter-Saturn cycles.A Radical New System for the 12 Houses: Alexander breaks down his unique, non-traditional framework of reading the natal chart in four isolated quadrants.The 10th House vs. The 12th House: Unpacking the "official" reality of society versus the unconscious, hidden truths that shape our world.The Age of Air & The Mycelial Network: Exploring the 200-year transition from top-down Earth energy to the interconnected, collective Air epoch.Pluto in Aquarius: What the shift away from centralized power means for the internet, society, and our collective future.Upcoming Astrological Events: Details on Alexander's Astrology University workshop and his book, The Kingdom of Air.Mentioned in this Episode:Join Alexander's workshop: The Hidden Conversations Between Houses (March 7th at Astrology University).Read Alexander's book (German): The Kingdom of Air. Join the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

Am Tag nachdem klar wurde, dass Barbara Schöneberger und Hazel mit dem von ihnen moderierten deutschen ESC Vorentscheid eine Rekord-Quote geholt haben, besprechen sie mit Thomas von Berlin aus Hazels neue Frisur, Barbaras ESC-Historie und Sarah Engels' Sieg. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:01 Gute Quoten wegen Hazels Warm-up?, verätzte Kopfhaut & Liveshow in schwierigen Zeiten 00:16:11 Schlechte Platzierung beim ESC wegen Barbara? & Learnings voneinander 00:29:03 Entwicklung von Frauen & Barbara im TV, neues Album von Barbara & sexy Blicke 00:37:50 Barbaras Moderationslegenden & ist Sarah Engels eine gute Auswahl für den ESC? 00:49:30 Barbaras Stylist, Human Flag, Stefan Raab Zähne & Thomas Buch Zeitstempel können variieren. Quote ESC-Vorentscheid https://www.swr.de/unternehmen/kommunikation/eurovision-song-contest-das-deutsche-finale-2026-quoten-100.html Martin Dürrenmatt IG https://www.instagram.com/martindurrenmatt/ Study „People Who Dye Hair in Unnatural Shades Show Higher Rates Of Mental Health Struggles“ https://healthtimes.co.zw/2026/01/26/people-who-dye-hair-in-unnatural-shades-show-higher-rates-of-depression/ Mullah-Führer Chamenei mutmaßlich getötet https://www.bz-berlin.de/welt/residenz-truemmer-mullah-chamenei-tot 100 Kinder in Schule getötet https://www.freitag.de/autoren/the-guardian/israel-usa-angriffe-auf-iran-toeten-ali-khamenei-und-100-kinder-in-einer-schule Michael Schulte holt 4. Platz https://www.eurovision.de/teilnehmer/ESC-2018-Michael-Schulte-holt-Deutschland-aus-dem-ESC-Tief,deutschland1080.html Petra Mauß, Chefin von Pool Position https://www.pool-position.net Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/hoererlebnis Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

After the US-Israel attacks on Iran, surrounding countries have quickly been drawn into the war following retaliatory strikes by Iran. We hear from Turkey, Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus.The US-Israel attacks on Iran hit major cities across the country, destroying civilian buildings in Tehran, as well as military sites in Natanz and Isfahan. Many Iranians are now trying to flee the ongoing attacks by crossing into neighbouring countries. James Waterhouse reports from the Turkey-Iran border.There's a sense of déjà vu for the people of Lebanon who are once again forced to shelter after the militia group Hezbollah launched missiles and drones into Israel to avenge the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei. Israel replied with attacks on Hezbollah's Shia strongholds in the south. Wyre Davies has been in Beirut.Many of the missiles fired towards Israel failed to penetrate its Iron Dome defence system - but not all. Nine people died after a synagogue in Beit Shemesh was hit, penetrating the bomb shelter beneath it. Hugo Bachega reports from Tel Aviv.The strikes on Iran have had significant repercussions across the region, as Iran targets countries hosting US military bases. Cyprus was among those hit - a long-time base for the British RAF. Jessica Parker visited the base in Akrotiri.And a renowned restaurant in Berlin which cast itself as a symbol of breaking bread across religious and political divides has just gone out of business. Is it just another victim of rising rents and economic instability? Lucy Ash pulled up a chair as one of its last diners, just as news of another conflict broke.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

In 2025 the hosts of "How We Heard It" decided to dig through their individual music collections just to see what they would find, and they turned up music they had long forgotten as well as music they didn't even know they had and music they didn't even recognize. And with many of the discoveries came memories of their pasts and realizations about the evolution of music and the changes in their individual tastes in music. They funneled their discoveries into an episode of the podcast in November, which prompted another dig through the collections and another episode in December. The guys are at it again this week, and this time what they find triggers memories of everything from sharing music with their families to an emotional encounter in Berlin, as well as the discovery of bizarre music they haven't thought about in years. This week Chuck and Wayne also remember how they met, initially pitted against one another as natural rivals until they realized their skills and interest in music made them a well-rounded team, not two like-minded opponents locking horns on a music battleground. More importantly, it was the beginning of a friendship that has endured for decades. Have you looked through your music collection lately? You might be surprised about what you find and how it makes you feel.

Rentner, die alleine essen. Das unterlegt mit trauriger Musik. Ist ein Ding bei TikTok, aber auch im echten Leben! Bleiben wir direkt mal beim Essen, das zubereitet werden muss. Das hat Laura bei Grill den Henssler gemacht. Sie war für die Vorspeise zuständig, und dabei wurde der ein oder andere denkwürdige Moment geschaffen. Dann war da noch Simon Geburt, ein zusammengewürfeltes Büfett und Blutdrucksenker, die den Kreislauf zerschießen. Vielleicht hilft es dann doch mal, zur Ruhe zu kommen und darüber nachzudenken, mit welchen eigenen Produkten man auf dem Markt überzeugen könnte. Die Ideen sind da!

Today on the show: Strade Bianche is here, Pogačar is back (and his agent is putting his foot in it), and Wout van Aert is at the centre of a conspiracy theory. Plus, the Tour is headed to Berlin!

We take a look at the effects of airstrikes on the ground in Iran and Israel a week into the war. Also, homes built from earth are making a comeback in Colombia. And, a family in Prague holds formal classical music concerts in their living room. Plus, a Berlin-based sculptor has to ask visitors to not touch — or lick — his artwork. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Why do we seek wealth—and does it actually make us happy? In this thought-provoking episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Johann Berlin, Co-founder & CEO of TruWorth and author of "Wealth and Why We Seek It," to explore the psychology behind our relationship with money, what true worth really means, and how human-centered leadership is transforming how we think about success, fulfillment, and value.Johann brings insights from his C-Suite experience in learning & development, behavior change platforms, and asset management, plus his thought leadership featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Washington Post, Psychology Today, and more. As a TEDx speaker and invited presenter at Stanford, Dartmouth, The World Bank, Amazon, and Microsoft, Johann reveals how understanding our deeper motivations around wealth can unlock authentic confidence and purpose.You can find more from Johann here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/johannbberlinBook presale: https://www.truworthshift.com/thebookTruWorth Programs: https://www.truworthshift.com

This week. we discuss Claude Code's momentum, Cursor's identity crisis, and the SDLC's uncertain future. Plus, Coté finally explains how Markdown is destroying the economy. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 562 Runner-up Titles Demos over Memos Products over Prose Software written by the many for the few USB is flaky Do you get a Code of Conduct for prison? I thought I had typed it somewhere Markdown is taking down the economy Claude, Take the Wheel Sticking with month-to-month Precious Tokens Rip Van Winkle this whole AI thing The ants have won They have infinite tokens Is SLDC Dead? Rundown The SaaS-Apocalypse was based on markdown files The Software Development Lifecycle Is Dead The Third Era of Software Development Intelligence, Subtracted Anthropic rejects Pentagon's AI demands Exclusive-Anthropic investors push to de-escalate Pentagon clash over AI safeguards ‘Incoherent': Hegseth's Anthropic ultimatum confounds AI policymaker Anthropic leads Enterprise AI Spend Anthropic took >50% of spend on enterprise AI subscriptions $110 Billion in Name Only OpenAI reveals more details about its agreement with the Pentagon OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash Relevant to your Interests McKinsey and AWS launch Amazon McKinsey Group Polymarket defends its decision to allow betting on war as ‘invaluable' The Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art Distinguished Eng On Stack Ranking, Competing with Bezos, Regrets WIZ: My Personal AI Agent OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash Tech Publications Lost 58% of Google Traffic Since 2024 Ramp AI Index Nonsense Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead Anyone Else Have Those Weird Dreams Where Sobbing Future Generations Beg You To Change Course? Conferences Austin Meetup, March 10th, Listener Steve Anness speaking on Grafana KubeCon EU, March 23rd to 26th, 2026 - Coté will be there on a media pass. DevOpsdays Atlanta 2026, April 21-22, 2026 DevOpsDays Austin, May 5-6, 2026 WeAreDevelopers, July 8th to 10th, Berlin, Coté speaking. VMware User Groups (VMUGs): Amsterdam (March 17-19, 2026) - Coté speaking. Minneapolis (April 7-9, 2026) Toronto (May 12-14, 2026) Dallas (June 9-11, 2026) Orlando (October 20-22, 2026) SDT News & Community Join our Slack community Email the show: questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com Free stickers: Email your address to stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com Follow us on social media: Twitter, Threads, Mastodon, LinkedIn, BlueSky Watch us on: Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté Sponsor the show Sponsor more podcasts with Failover Media Recommendations Brandon: Failover Media Newsletter Milestone 1.1 Ski Quiver Matt: IKEA MYGGSPRAY motion sensor, TRADFRI LED and RODRET Coté: The “Anime Wow” sound. And, related to Brandon's modernization talk last week.

Los Angeles born naturopathic doctor Brisa Mahoney has a passion for fertility and pregnancy care. Things became deeply personal when her own journey required her to rethink her entire approach as her pregnancy went off course. Connect with the guest: @dr.brisamahoney @carenaturopathics Grow with us on ⁠IP+⁠! Informed Pregnancy Media presents two all new intimate short-form video series following Garrett and HeHe's real-time pregnancy journeys as they prepare for an empowered birth and postpartum experience. Each episode features weekly updates with personal photos and videos to help bring these raw stories to life, a visually dynamic guide through each mother's emotional and physical experiences. ⁠Watch Growing with Garrett⁠ ⁠Watch Growing with HeHe⁠ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and Informed Pregnancy Media online! ⁠⁠⁠informedpregnancy.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctorberlin⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices