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Alexander von der Vellen is a Cambridge-educated former British Army officer who left private banking at Barings and JPMorgan Chase to become an independent fiduciary advising over 100 entrepreneurial families, and author of a trilogy on trusteeship and stewardship.Spend more time with Alexander here, his own recorded podcast series of lectures with some precious advice for inheritors and their families.Episode Sponsor: Fiscal AI is a modern data terminal that gives investors instant access to twenty years of financials, earnings transcripts, and extensive segment and KPI data—use my link for a two-week free trial plus 15% off: https://fiscal.ai/talkingbillions/3:00 — Alexander explains banking is the rare industry where age is a perceived advantage; he once asked his London barber to add gray hair for private banking credibility.8:52 — Childhood: born in Spain to an Austrian father and English mother, raised in the Canary Islands speaking four languages, boarding school at age 7.16:04 — The old Barings model: clients paid double the nearest competitor, and money itself was the one taboo topic at client events — “the money was the byproduct of the relationship.”20:11 — The Lord Darby anecdote: a JP Morgan banker meets Fleming's Lord Darby, learns he rides alone with the Queen in her carriage, and asks, verbatim, “why is she not a client?” — Alexander's illustration of the shift from relationship-driven to transactional banking.31:19 — Trusteeship as a human skill set: diligence, duty, loyalty, discretion — qualities that must be consciously developed, not assumed.43:16 — The JP Morgan $30 million marker: past that point wealth “will outlast you,” triggering a different family conversation entirely — stewardship, not spending.49:44 — Key quote: “money is not freedom, it's pressure” — the more you buy, the more pressure it adds to your life.58:33 — A boy-band client years later: “you do realize this is all because of you... you saved me from myself.”1:01:02 — Quoting Patton: “good plan delivered with energy today is far better than an excellent plan delivered next week.”1:04:30 — Success, defined: “it's about continuity with meaning every time.”Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

pWotD Episode 3378: Nirmal Purja Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 458,352 views on Saturday, 1 August 2026 our article of the day is Nirmal Purja.Nirmal Purja (known as Nims or Nimsdai) (Nepali: निर्मल पुर्जा; 25 July 1983 – 30 July 2026) was a Nepalese-British mountaineer. Before beginning a career in mountaineering, he served in the British Army with the Brigade of Gurkhas and later in the Special Boat Service (SBS), the special forces unit of the Royal Navy.Purja climbed all 14 eight-thousanders (peaks above 8,000 metres or 26,000 feet) in six months and six days with the aid of bottled oxygen between April and October 2019; this was a record until it was broken in 2023. Purja was the first person to reach the summits of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu within 48 hours. In 2021, he and a team of nine other Nepalese climbers completed the first winter ascent of K2. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest mountaineers in history and a pioneer of modern mountaineering. In July 2026, Purja and nine other climbers died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:16 UTC on Sunday, 2 August 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Nirmal Purja on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Ruth.

The British Army in the Second World War is often judged through the lens of manpower shortages and a sense of being overstretched. Critics point to a force spread across too many theatres and suggest that this inevitably limited its effectiveness. But is that a fair assessment of an army that expanded from a few hundred thousand men into a global fighting force of over eight million, operating across Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Far East? In this episode, I am joined by Brian Walter to explore his argument that the British and Commonwealth armies emerged from the legacy of the First World War as a reduced force, entered the Second World War underprepared, but went on to adapt, expand, and ultimately play a decisive role in defeating Germany, Italy, and Japan across multiple theatres of war. Brian is the author of The Thin Khaki Line: An Operational History of the British and Commonwealth Armies during World War II.

In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Lynette Nusbacher about Israel, US, and Iranian strategic considerations against the backdrop of rising escalations across the region as Pakistani mediators are attempting to revive June's Islamabad MOU. Dr Lynette Nusbacher is a former British Army intelligence officer and served as the Cabinet Office's national security strategy lead.

The 1st of July 1916 is still one of the deadliest days in the history of warfare. Nearly 20,000 men from the British Army and 6,000 German soldiers were killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. The World War One battle would last another four months and was one of the first examples of industrial warfare; three million men fought in it, over a-million soldiers were wounded, missing or killed. Jordan Dunbar investigates how, 110 years on, the battle still affects people and communities, and discovers new insights about its impact on his own family and on the history of Ireland.

In this episode, I sit down with Finley Anderson, who spent 15 years serving in the British Army, to explore what military life is really like beyond what most people see.We discuss what drew him to the Army, the lessons he learned leading under pressure, the importance of purpose and identity, and what it meant to serve in the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Finley also shares how those experiences continue to shape the way he approaches life today.

Craig Finn spent 20 years as a British Army paratrooper. Then a deadlift injury turned into three or four years of chronic back pain, and the fear that came with it became bigger than the pain itself. He stopped training. He worried about picking his grandson up off the floor. In this follow-up conversation, Craig returns 11 months into the program to share what changed. He talks about why starting at a "way too easy" level was the hardest part, how the physical and psychological progress started feeding each other, and what it took to break an identity built around being broken. Since then he has dropped just under 10 kilos, completed the Fan Dance in under 5 hours in the open category carrying 44 pounds, and set his sights on a double bodyweight deadlift, the lift that once put him on the floor. He is also writing a book. Conor's IG @conorosheafit

Send us Fan MailThis week, our host Jonny Ball catches up with an old friend, Dr Neil Shastri Hurst MP, who came on the show under very different circumstances in a previous season!*Warning- we cover the subject of suicide in this episode.  Details on how you can find help are below.Neil was elected as the Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley in July 2024. Born and raised in South Birmingham, Neil knows the values that make our community strong – hard work, compassion, and a deep sense of service to others.His parents both worked for the NHS – his mother a nurse, his father a GP – caring for families across our region. Their example of compassion, duty, and public service shaped his values from an early age.Following in their footsteps, Neil trained as a doctor and went on to serve in the British Army as a Medical Officer, supporting our Armed Forces both at home and overseas.After leaving the Army, Neil joined the NHS working at a number of hospitals across the West Midlands. His final medical post was with the Major Trauma Service at University Hospitals Birmingham, one of the most advanced trauma centres in the country, delivering world-class care for patients across our region, including here in Solihull West & Shirley.When a medical condition ended his surgical career, Neil retrained as a barrister, specialising in healthcare law. It was this blend of frontline experience – as a soldier, a surgeon, and a lawyer – that drove Neil to seek public office. He has seen first-hand the impact government and national policy can have on people's lives – and he wanted to bring real-world experience to Westminster to shape that impact for the better.He believes that public service is about standing up for what is right – whether that is fighting for better local services, supporting those who serve our country, or ensuring that the next generation has the opportunities it deserves.Neil's priority is simple: to listen, to serve, and to deliver for our community.He brings with him a commitment to integrity, service, and putting people first. As your Member of Parliament, Neil will always stand up for Solihull West & Shirley – and for the country he is proud to serve.call 116 123 to talk to Samaritanshttps://www.thecalmzone.net/get-supporthttps://giveusashout.org/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/managing-your-mental-health-as-a-veteranTo sign up to Neil's Resilience Report find the link here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-resilience-report-7386717617627242497/Support the show✅Support The Show Help Us Grow! Help us reach more veterans by donating the cost of a cup of coffee today...

Just two weeks after the catastrophe of 1 July 1916, the British Army launched another major assault on the Somme - this time with dramatically different results. Attacking before dawn after silently assembling thousands of men in No Man's Land, they overran much of the German second position, captured thousands of prisoners, and briefly created what many believed was the best opportunity for a decisive breakthrough on the Western Front since trench warfare had begun. Yet today, the Battle of Bazentin Ridge is largely overshadowed by the bloodshed that came before and after it. So what changed in those two weeks? Did the British Army learn its lessons with remarkable speed, or has Bazentin simply become remembered as one of the greatest missed opportunities of the entire Somme campaign? Join Our Community: ⁠https://not-so-quiet.com/⁠ Use our code: Dugout and get one month free as a Captain. Support via Paypal:⁠ https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypal⁠ Do you like our podcast? Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot! E-Mail: ⁠nsq@battleguide.co.uk⁠ Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠ Our WW2 Podcast:⁠ https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow⁠ If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter:⁠ ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter⁠ Twitter: @historian1914 @DanHillHistory @BattleguideVT Credits: - Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill - Production: Linus Klaßen - Editing: Sander van Kammen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by The Railway Man, the true story of British Army officer Eric Lomax and his journey through trauma toward reconciliation, we'll explore forgiveness as a courageous path toward wholeness.

Episode 1. The American Revolution. Ken Burns PBS Series. Ken Burns explores the complex origins of the American Revolution, examining the deep-seated grievances, conflicting territorial claims, and evolving ideals that unified 13 disparate colonies. This episode chronicles the shift from colonial loyalty to resistance against British imperial policies, setting the stage for an unprecedented struggle for independence. The American Revolution | Full Episode 1 | In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775) | PBS Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/g5WkOr565I4?si=COciY3thazcKo1bn 812,045 views May 25, 2026 #AmericanRevolutionPBS #fulldocumentary #americanhistory Watch more with Passport: https://to.pbs.org/amrevpbs American colonists oppose efforts by the British Crown and Parliament to seize greater control in North America, escalating simmering tensions over land, taxes, and sovereignty into violent confrontation. After protestors dump tea in Boston Harbor, the British government enacts martial law in Massachusetts. Fighting at Lexington and Concord ignites a war that will last eight years. Episode 1: In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775) | The American Revolution This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW KEN BURNS: Facebook:   / unumkenburns   Instagram:   / kenburnspbs   TikTok:   / unumkenburns   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kenburnspbs FOLLOW PBS: Facebook:   / pbs   X:   / pbs   Instagram:   / pbs   TikTok:   / pbs   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs #fulldocumentary #ushistory #americanhistory #AmericanRevolutionPBS THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | A Film By Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt An expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the United States of America, the film follows dozens of figures from a wide variety of backgrounds. Through their individual stories, viewers experience the war through the memories of the men and women who experienced it: the rank-and-file Continental soldiers and American militiamen (some of them teenagers), Patriot political and military leaders, British Army officers, American Loyalists, Native soldiers and civilians, enslaved and free African Americans, German soldiers in the British service, French and Spanish allies, and various civilians living in North America, Loyalist as well as Patriot, including many made refugees by the war. The Revolution began a movement for people around the world to imagine new and better futures for themselves, their nations, and for humanity. It declared American independence with promises that we continue to strive for. The American Revolution opened the door to advance civil liberties and human rights, and it asked questions that we are still trying to answer today. The film, narrated by Peter Coyote, includes the first-person voices of nearly 200 individual historic figures, read by a cast of actors, including Adam Arkin, Jeremiah Bitsui, Corbin Bleu, Kenneth Branagh, Josh Brolin, Bill Camp, Tantoo Cardinal, Josh Charles, Hugh Dancy, Claire Danes, Jeff Daniels, Keith David, Hope Davis, Marcus Davis-Orrom, Bruce Davison, Leon Dische Becker, Alden Ehrenreich, Craig Ferguson, Morgan Freeman, Christian Friedel, Paul Giamatti, Domhnall Gleeson, Amanda Gorman, Michael Greyeyes, Jonathan Groff, Charlotte Hacke, Tom Hanks, Ethan Hawke, Maya Hawke, Lucas Hedges, Josh Hutcherson, Samuel L. Jackson, Gene Jones, Michael Keaton, Joe Keery, Joel Kinnaman, Tracy Letts, Damian Lewis, Laura Linney, Josh Lucas, Michael Mando, Carolyn McCormick, Lindsay Mendez, Tobias Menzies, Joe Morton, Edward Norton, David Oyelowo, Mandy Patinkin, Wendell Pierce, Jon Proudstar, Matthew Rhys, LaTanya Richardson, Liev Schreiber, Chaske Spencer, Dan Stevens, Meryl Streep, and Yul Vazquez, among others.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:09]House Passes $1.5 Trillion NDAA With Israeli Military Merger — Only Seven Republicans Voted NoJosh Brechen, Tim Burchard, Eli Crane, Harriet Hageman, Anna Paulina Luna, Thomas Massey, and Chip Roy; no debate and no separate vote on the merger provision.────────────────────────────────────────[00:14:05]The NDAA Gives Israel an Executive Agent Inside the Pentagon With Precedent Authority Over US Defense OfficialsNo other US ally has this; the agent could overrule offices like the Defense Technology Security Administration; Kucinich: not a merger, a takeover.────────────────────────────────────────[00:20:57]Netanyahu Publicly Took Credit for the NDAA Provision — Puts Defense Department Above State DepartmentRuns through the whole government; anyone inside DOD who pushes back can be overruled; Massey: no debate, no vote, no representation.────────────────────────────────────────[00:46:08]23,380 American Jews Serve in the IDF vs. 15,000 in the US Army — Britain and Canada Show the Same PatternBritish Jews: 2,069 in IDF, 180 in British Army; Canadian Jews: 1,542 in IDF, 680 in Canadian; Israel commands 11.5x the loyalty of the UK and 14x that of Germany.────────────────────────────────────────[00:48:10]Ron Lauter, Head of World Jewish Congress and Kevin Warsh's Father-in-Law, Threatens to Destroy Any Anti-Zionist PoliticianHe pledged to fund opponents and demand FARA registration; FCC chair Brendan Carr's wife is an executive at Palantir.────────────────────────────────────────[01:10:50]Trump's Ultimatum: For Every Ship Shot at in the Strait, He Will Destroy One Bridge or Power PlantTargeting civilian infrastructure punitively is a war crime; he made no equivalent promise for every American life taken.────────────────────────────────────────[01:19:24]Trump Called the War a Skirmish and Bragged It Only Killed 18 US SoldiersHe claimed every soldier died saying they can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon; they were there because he ordered them; he had already claimed to destroy Iran's nuclear program.────────────────────────────────────────[01:45:36]The Oil Crack Spread Hit $70 a Barrel — All-Time Record; Prior to the War It Was $10-15Crack spread is refinery profit margin; at $70 it exceeds the pre-war price of crude itself; Goldman Sachs warns oil could reach $120.────────────────────────────────────────[01:55:22]Median Household Income Would Be $40,000 Higher Today If the US Had Stayed on the Gold StandardSteve Forbes: growth rates declined 33% since abandoning the standard; gold is the constant — when its price changes, the currency's value has changed.────────────────────────────────────────[01:56:07]Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Plans to Change the Inflation Yardstick to Hide Rising Prices From Trump30-year Treasury yield above 5% longer than any point since 2007; Shiller P/E in the low 40s vs. low 30s at the 1929 crash; interest payments approach $1 trillion per year. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

You will probably remember Daniel Khalife for his extraordinary escape from HMP Wandsworth. But his story started long before that. In this episode, I look at how a young British Army soldier became caught up in a world of espionage, the events that led to his arrest, and the remarkable prison escape that made headlines around the world. It's a story of ambition, deception and some surprisingly old-fashioned spycraft.I release episodes of the UK True Crime podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me again on Tuesday for the next regular episode and do join me on Sunday for the first episode of my four part series about the tragic death of Ed Cornes.Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:09]House Passes $1.5 Trillion NDAA With Israeli Military Merger — Only Seven Republicans Voted NoJosh Brechen, Tim Burchard, Eli Crane, Harriet Hageman, Anna Paulina Luna, Thomas Massey, and Chip Roy; no debate and no separate vote on the merger provision.────────────────────────────────────────[00:14:05]The NDAA Gives Israel an Executive Agent Inside the Pentagon With Precedent Authority Over US Defense OfficialsNo other US ally has this; the agent could overrule offices like the Defense Technology Security Administration; Kucinich: not a merger, a takeover.────────────────────────────────────────[00:20:57]Netanyahu Publicly Took Credit for the NDAA Provision — Puts Defense Department Above State DepartmentRuns through the whole government; anyone inside DOD who pushes back can be overruled; Massey: no debate, no vote, no representation.────────────────────────────────────────[00:46:08]23,380 American Jews Serve in the IDF vs. 15,000 in the US Army — Britain and Canada Show the Same PatternBritish Jews: 2,069 in IDF, 180 in British Army; Canadian Jews: 1,542 in IDF, 680 in Canadian; Israel commands 11.5x the loyalty of the UK and 14x that of Germany.────────────────────────────────────────[00:48:10]Ron Lauter, Head of World Jewish Congress and Kevin Warsh's Father-in-Law, Threatens to Destroy Any Anti-Zionist PoliticianHe pledged to fund opponents and demand FARA registration; FCC chair Brendan Carr's wife is an executive at Palantir.────────────────────────────────────────[01:10:50]Trump's Ultimatum: For Every Ship Shot at in the Strait, He Will Destroy One Bridge or Power PlantTargeting civilian infrastructure punitively is a war crime; he made no equivalent promise for every American life taken.────────────────────────────────────────[01:19:24]Trump Called the War a Skirmish and Bragged It Only Killed 18 US SoldiersHe claimed every soldier died saying they can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon; they were there because he ordered them; he had already claimed to destroy Iran's nuclear program.────────────────────────────────────────[01:45:36]The Oil Crack Spread Hit $70 a Barrel — All-Time Record; Prior to the War It Was $10-15Crack spread is refinery profit margin; at $70 it exceeds the pre-war price of crude itself; Goldman Sachs warns oil could reach $120.────────────────────────────────────────[01:55:22]Median Household Income Would Be $40,000 Higher Today If the US Had Stayed on the Gold StandardSteve Forbes: growth rates declined 33% since abandoning the standard; gold is the constant — when its price changes, the currency's value has changed.────────────────────────────────────────[01:56:07]Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Plans to Change the Inflation Yardstick to Hide Rising Prices From Trump30-year Treasury yield above 5% longer than any point since 2007; Shiller P/E in the low 40s vs. low 30s at the 1929 crash; interest payments approach $1 trillion per year. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Andy BurnhamAs I conclude this column on Monday afternoon Andy Burnham is taking up his position as British Prime Minister. As I dispatch these lines he is addressing the media and supporters outside 10 Downing Street. I wish him well. I also hope he will be the last British Prime Minister to interfere in Irish affairs. Our ambition is for the people of Ireland to govern ourselves. As soon as possible. When that happens we will govern Ireland in the interests of Ireland. Mr Burnham, like every British PM governs in the interests of the English establishment. He like his predecessors is a Unionist. Let's work to ensure that he is the Prime Minister who ends the Union.‘Women's Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland'Féile an Phobail is the launch pad each year of exiting new projects, and especially new books. One such book this year is ‘Women's Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland.' The book is published by Sinn Féin's Commission on the Future of Ireland and will launched at 1pm on 4th August in Áras Uí Chonghaile by Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald TD.The book is compiled and edited by Grace McDermott and Aoife Ferguson and is an innovative collection of contributions from 62 women across Ireland and the diaspora sharing their hopes for the future and a new Ireland.The women are drawn from all sections of society. They are writers, actors, musicians, community workers, political activists, health workers. They include Protestant voices. This book is a mixture of written contributions, poetry, song lyrics and artwork. They reflect the experiences of these women to partition and a society that has often held them down, treated them as second-class citizens and pushed them to the margins of history.The book is being launched at this years' Féile an Phobail. The launch will be ion 4th August in Áras Uí Chonghaile on 4 August. You can register to attend here: Women's Voices- Hopes for a New Ireland Tickets, Tuesday, August 4  •  1 PM - 2 PM | EventbriteIt will also be launched at the Derry Féile on the 12 August in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 Great James Street Derry BT48 7DF at 2pm and other events are being planned.It will be available from An Fhuiseog 55 Bóthar na bhFál, BT12 4PD, https://anfhuiseog.ie/And https://sinnfeinbookshop.com/Water Crisis in GazaImagine in the midst of this very hot, and dry weather you did not have access to fresh drinking water. Could not have a shower or bath. Wash clothes. Prepare food. Make tea or coffee whenever you want. Fill a water container for storage  in the fridge for a cold drink. Have a fridge?That is the reality of life for almost two million women and children and men living in the Gaza Strip. Israel's genocidal policies has resulted in the deliberate and targeted destruction of water, sanitation and hygiene systems (in Gaza. It has created a humanitarian catastrophe. This is especially true for women who are pregnant or are menstruating. According to a recent Oxfam report, women cannot get the water they need to keep clean and hydrated.It reports that the extensive damage to water networks, treatment facilities, and sewage systems “has crushed water production, so it is a fraction of pre-October 2023 levels.” In addition, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has revealed that Gaza's water production has dropped to less than a quarter of what it was three years ago and that 89% of water plants and sewage facilities “have been destroyed or partially damaged.”For a family in the west it's a simple matter to turn the water tap on to access all you need. In Gaza average daily use of water per person has dropped from the minimum humanitarian standard of 15 litres per day to around three litres.Rubber Bullet injures Marwan BarghoutiRegular readers will know that I have written recently on several occasions about the imprisonment and torture of Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti. Marwan, now aged 67, has been held in Israeli prisons for 24 years after a widely criticised show trial in 2002. He is a senior leader in Fatah and is viewed by Palestinians as their Nelson Mandela.Over the years he has endured significant brutality but the most recent occurred in Ganot prison several weeks ago when a prison guard entered his cell and shot him in the leg with a rubber bullet. During the decades of conflict in the North rubber and plastic bullets were frequently used by the RUC and British Army. They were an attempt to terrorise citizens. Seventeen people were killed by rubber and plastic bullets. Eight of these were children and all but one was from nationalist areas.However, the Israeli rubber bullets are of a significantly different design to those used here. Israel's rubber bullets are “steel covered with a thin rubber coat.” They cause more fatalities and life changing injuries.Marwan's son Arab Barghouti, said the family only learned about the incident from his father's lawyer and that Barghouti had not received medical treatment for the injury. Two weeks ago the Arab League called for an international commission of inquiry into what it said were "repeated assaults" on Barghouti. So support freedom for Marwan Barghouti. Log on to https://freemarwan.org/Methodism and the Peace Process‘From Feakle to the Falls and Derry's Wall - Methodism and the Peace Process, 1985-2025 by David Gallagher is an important book and a significant contribution to the discussion on peace-making in Ireland.David has been a member of the Methodist Church in Ireland's Council on Social Responsibility since 1986. He was the Northern Executive's Lay Secretary from 1990 to 2003. His book is a detailed and critical assessment of the role of Methodism and I'm still reading it.I have a firm belief that all of us have a story to tell. My personal focus has been on republicans and working class people telling our story but the truth is the right and the need to tell our own story belongs to everyone. And the Methodists have a story worth telling. So well done David Gallagher.David will be taking part in Féile an Phobail on 1pm on the 31st July in St. Mary's University College on the Falls Road. The book is available at An Fhuiseog 55 Bóthar na bhFál, BT12 4PD, https://anfhuiseog.ie/

While Bloody Sunday was seen as a crime here in Ireland, in many ways, it was seen as a public relations disaster in Britain. Keen to shift the narrative in their favour, the British Army hired a war artist. But what role did he play in British propaganda against the backdrop of the Troubles?Joining Tom Dunne is Dr. Clare Carolin, Lecturer in Art and Public Engagement at King's College London and Author of ‘The Deployment of Art'.

While Bloody Sunday was seen as a crime here in Ireland, in many ways, it was seen as a public relations disaster in Britain. Keen to shift the narrative in their favour, the British Army hired a war artist. But what role did he play in British propaganda against the backdrop of the Troubles?Joining Tom Dunne is Dr. Clare Carolin, Lecturer in Art and Public Engagement at King's College London and Author of ‘The Deployment of Art'.

The British army officer has one of the most impressive, but also most polarising, reputations in military history.   On the one hand, he is the calm, polished gentleman. Sword in hand, Chin up. Standing in the smoke while the men around him look at him for courage and inspiration.   On the other hand, he is also seen as the chinless aristocrat. The idiot in a fancy uniform -  A man who may know exactly which fork to use at dinner, but not necessarily which direction the enemy is attacking from.   But which image reflects the reality?   In this episode we will explore the history of British army commissions…examine the brave warriors who lead us to incredible victories and look at the bizarre stories of  children with commissions, rich fools, petty tyrants, and men who had absolutely no business being trusted with soldiers' lives.   Join my patreon here to help support the study of British military history and get early access to my videos and podcasts - https://www.patreon.com/RedcoatHistory

The story behind this episode The story I relate in this episode emerged when, in September 2019, I walked some of the World War I battlefields in Belgium and France with my guide, Iain McHenry. As we walked along where a trench had existed during the war, Iain told me the story of an archaeological dig that recovered and eventually identified the remains of a British soldier who was killed there in November 1914 in a German mortar attack. The story has stayed with me because of how the soldier, Richard Lancaster, was finally identified and because there are literally thousands of other Richards who've never been found. Rather than tell the story as a straight historical narrative, I wanted the piece to have a distinct voice, so I chose to write it from the perspective of Richard's unique dog tag, which led to his identification. After we visited the site where Richard was found, we visited where he was later buried. (see the photo) Our final stop on this part of the journey was the nearby Principals Cindy House is the author of Mother Noise, a memoir in essays and a regular opener for David Sedaris on his tours across the country. She teaches nonfiction at the Gotham Writers Workshop. She also offers private writing classes. Cindy is my writing coach, and our Friday meetings are a high point of my week. This essay came out of a prompt she suggested: "Write about a headline that never left you." She epitomizes good teaching: she is quick to challenge me to "dig deeper for my real story," offers sound suggestions, and then praises me when I hit a strong note. I can't imagine taking this writer's journey with anyone else. When we had completed the essay, I asked her for her thoughts on producing an audio version. Unexpectedly, she was quick to offer her voice. You can't see me smiling, but trust me, I still am. Iain McHenry was born in Belfast and, after leaving school, joined the British Army, embarking on a career that took him all over the world. He was stationed in Germany, Northern Ireland, Canada, the Falkland Islands, and Belgium, and he has completed operational tours in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Sierra Leone. He has always had a passion for WW1, and after leaving the army, he started his own business in Belgium, working as a WW1 researcher, battlefield guide, and published author.

Karl Hinett is a British Army veteran, ultra-endurance athlete and motivational speaker whose life is a lived example in resilience and the power of the human spirit. Born and raised in Tipton, West Midlands, Hinett's journey from a wounded soldier to a world record breaking runner has inspired many around the globe.Service and SacrificeDriven by a desire for adventure and service, Hinett joined the Staffordshire Regiment at just 16 years old. By age 18, he was deployed to Basra, Iraq, serving as a gunner in a Warrior armoured vehicle. In September 2005, his life changed forever during a mission to rescue two fellow British soldiers. Amidst a violent riot, his tank was hit by multiple petrol bombs. Engulfed in flames, Hinett was forced to exit the vehicle while still alight. He sustained 37% third-degree burns to his face, hands, arms, and torso.The road through to recovery is now life long. Hinett spent ten days in an induced coma and underwent over 20 major reconstructive surgeries at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Rather than allowing his injuries to define his limitations, he used his recovery period to set a radical new goal: he would run for those who couldn't.Reclaiming Life Through EnduranceIn 2011/12, Hinett made global headlines by completing 100 marathons in two years, raising significant funds for the burns unit that saved his life. This was only the beginning. He transitioned into the world of high altitude mountaineering and ultra endurance racing, summiting Mount Manaslu and joining the Walking With The Wounded team for an Everest expedition.His competitive drive led him to the Invictus Games, where he represented the UK and secured a Silver medal in the 1500m at the 2018 Sydney games. His thirst for extreme challenges recently culminated in "Project Fire and Ice," a 514km trek across the Arctic Circle in early 2025. Alongside SAS: Who Dares Wins stars Jason Fox and Aldo Kane, Hinett braved temperatures of -30°C to raise over £190,000 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.Legacy and AdvocacyToday, Hinett is a sought-after motivational speaker in the UK, specialising in mental fortitude and overcoming trauma. As a proud ambassador for The Scar Free Foundation, he champions medical research into scarless healing, and he remains an active member of the CASEVAC Club, supporting veterans who survived life changing battlefield injuries.Through his documentary work, including the 2026 Channel 4 special Arctic Adventure: Ultimate Survival, Hinett continues to prove that while trauma shaped his life, progression need not stop because of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over half a century official institutions have systematically denied the reality of UFO abductions while dismissing terrified witnesses as victims of hallucination or sleep paralysis. But what happens when the people forced to deal with the physical fallout are trained combat medics and frontline healthcare professionals? In this explosive episode veteran British Army medic and NHS paramedic Paul Ascough steps forward to break the silence of a lifetime.Having spent decades investigating the darkest corners of paranormal encounters as a long standing member of the British UFO Research Association Ascough reveals the chilling medical evidence that mainstream science refuses to touch. Listeners are taken behind the scenes of official military cover ups exploring how non human intelligence interacts with human biology in ways that blur the line between physical science and extra dimensional phenomena. Ascough brings unprecedented clinical authority to medic disclosure drawing from a career spent saving lives while secretly documenting Yorkshire UFO sightings. As a seasoned BUFORA researcher he argues that consciousness and high strangeness are fundamentally linked posing a direct threat to our everyday reality.Are we dealing with visiting extraterrestrials or something far more ancient and deceptive lurking right beneath our noses? Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about safety government transparency and the true nature of unexplained entities operating in our airspace.✨ Download Our FREE Throne Room Meditation✨ ➡️ https://www.truthseekah.com ➡️Join our online community at https://www.truthseekah.com ➡️ Support on Patreon! https://patreon.com/join/truthseekah✅ Get access to 40+ video lessons + Weekly LIVE calls!✅ Worldwide Online Community!✅ Courses, Monthly Webinars, Prayer, Meditation, Discussion✅ TruthSeekah's Meditation Library

In April 1916, a small group of poorly-armed Irish radicals made a stand against the British Army, in a bid for independence for their homeland. Over six days during Easter week, almost 500 people died in the uprising, and thousands more were injured, leaving Dublin one of the most war-damaged cities in Europe.   The Irish insurgents in what some call the Poet's Rebellion were not soldiers but writers, teachers, and thinkers. And though these men and women brought destruction and bloodshed to their own city, they were later hailed as heroes and martyrs who set the country on a new course.    So what prompted intellectuals to take up arms in 1916? How did the rebels plan to overthrow the biggest empire on the planet? And why did a failed insurrection mean the beginning of the end of 800 years of British rule in Ireland? This is a Short History Of Ireland's Easter Rising. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Dr Diarmuid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at University College Dublin. Written by Jo Furniss | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Mirianna Pitman-Latham and Matthew Peaty | Assembly edit by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to leave a secure career, become self-employed and build a financial planning business managing close to £40 million in just three years?In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, Sam Oakes speaks with Samantha Wood, founder of Wood Mitchell Financial Planning and a Partner at St. James's Place.Samantha's career began in the British Army, where she progressed from soldier to officer and developed the discipline, leadership and adaptability that would later shape her career in financial services.After leaving the military, Samantha moved into investment management, completed her Chartered Wealth Manager qualifications and spent almost a decade working with high-net-worth private clients. She later made the decision to leave employment, become a self-employed financial planner and build her own business from the ground up.Samantha shares how she started with zero clients, built trusted relationships with accountants and professional introducers, developed a niche working with business owners and grew her practice to nearly £40 million in assets under management.The conversation also explores why financial planning is about more than investment performance. Samantha explains how strong financial planning can reduce anxiety, improve financial well-being and give clients greater confidence about their future.This episode is essential listening for aspiring financial planners, investment managers considering a career change, military professionals exploring financial services and advisers who want to build a sustainable financial planning business.Subscribe to Financial Planner Life for more honest conversations about careers, leadership, business growth and opportunities within financial planning and financial services.In this episode, you will learn:00:00 From Zero to Nearly £40m Under Management00:40 Samantha Wood's Financial Planning Career Story01:40 Joining the British Army at 1603:29 Transferable Military Skills for Financial Services04:26 Leadership, Communication and Leading from the Front05:33 Discipline, Well-Being and High Performance06:34 Leaving the Military and Exploring New Careers10:50 Breaking into Investment Management13:11 Working with High-Net-Worth Private Clients15:40 Why Client Relationships Matter More Than Technical Knowledge17:27 Becoming a Chartered Wealth Manager19:44 Investment Management vs Financial Planning22:11 How Investment Experience Adds Value for Clients23:54 Financial Planning, Anxiety and Financial Well-Being27:47 Communicating with Clients During Market Volatility32:14 Why Samantha Chose a Career in Financial Planning34:00 Leaving Employment to Build a Financial Advice Business35:10 Why She Chose St. James's Place36:44 Making the Leap into Self-Employment39:31 Planning Your First Year as a Self-Employed Adviser41:02 How Long Does It Take to Earn Consistent Income?44:22 Building a Financial Planning Practice to Nearly £40m45:43 Finding a Financial Planning Niche47:09 Helping Business Owners Plan Beyond Their Business48:28 Building a Referral Network with Accountants50:13 Systems, Technology and Your First 12 Months52:12 Taking Smart Risks and Aiming Higher54:37 Autonomy, Family Life and Running Your Own Practice57:50 The Reality of Being a Financial Planner and Business OwnerTo find out more about Samantha's work at St. James's Place, visit www.sjp.co.ukFinancial Planner Life is sponsored by Redmill AdvanceWhether you're starting out, already qualified, or building a training academy, Redmill Advance delivers expert-led learning, exam support and CPD from Level 4 to Chartered.✅ Trusted by top UK firms

Harry Mackarness, better known as Resurgent Harry, is a former British Army officer turned hybrid athlete, fitness coach and content creator. After serving for 10 years in the Army, he rebuilt his life through fitness, endurance and adventure. In this episode, we discuss military life, identity after service, PTSD, discipline, purpose, and what it really takes to start over.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

Right on schedule for America's 250th birthday, we've wrapped our arc on Benedict Arnold - the American military officer who turned his back on his own country to spy for the British Army. Tucked away within this complex story, lives the unsolved identity (identities?) of Agent 355. The female spy who helped her country by gleaning military secrets from the British. In this episode, Charlie Higson explores just who this woman (or women) might have been, with ‘355: The Women of Washington's Spy Ring' author, Kit Sergeant. Together, they break down this remarkable tale of betrayal and deception… all in the name of freedom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why do so many people with ADHD spend their lives trying to earn their worth? How do you know if you're masking? And why do even the most successful ADHD adults still feel like they're failing? In this episode, ADHD coach and former British Army soldier Rich Forbes explains the hidden emotional burden of ADHD, how to spot masking, practical strategies for managing rejection sensitivity, and why the right environment can change everything. Before becoming an ADHD coach, Rich served for eight years in the British Army, bringing a unique perspective on resilience, identity, and what it really takes to thrive with ADHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  03:33 Why ADHD Makes You Feel You Have to Earn Your Worth  05:00 The Hidden Cost of Constantly Proving Yourself  07:53 The Moment Everything Finally Made Sense  09:10 The Saddest Thing People With ADHD Tell Themselves  10:16 The Grief Nobody Warns You About After ADHD Diagnosis  11:01 Why ADHD Diagnosis Hurts Differently at Every Age  17:00 How to Tell If You've Been Masking Your Entire Life  18:54 Maybe You're Not the Problem, Maybe It's Your Environment 21:04 Is Masking ADHD's Biggest Challenge?  25:06 What Years of Masking Really Costs You  28:22 The Emotional Weight ADHD Adults Carry Every Day  31:37 Tiimo Advert  32:56 How to Calm Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 34:52 A New ADHD Hack That Changes Everything  38:52 Why Success Never Feels Like Enough With ADHD  40:16 The Advice Every ADHD Adult Needs to Hear  42:33 The One Thing ADHD Adults Need to Stop Blaming Themselves For  48:03 Why Successful Women With ADHD Still Feel Like Failures  54:46 The Biggest Myth About ADHD in Women  58:18 A Letter to My Younger Self Find Rich on Instagram

Send us Fan MailAt the age of 22, Chance Eaton was the youngest serving captain in the British Army, later serving with UK Special Forces.Today, Chance brings together military service, creativity, leadership and personal development through his work as The Warrior Artist.Chance is the founder of HEARTH™️, a movement bringing people together around the fire through conversation, creativity and shared experience. He also founded Brannock & Co., a high trust capability group delivering strategic advisory, protective services and complex project support.In this episode, Chance joins Geraint Jones to discuss his military career, leading soldiers at a young age, his experiences on UK Special Forces selection, and how those lessons now shape his work as an entrepreneur, artist and founder.HEARTH™️: www.hearth.nowBrannock & Co.: www.brannockandco.comInstagram: @chance.eaton.officialSupport the show

Richard Lyntton's life has taken him from Cold War Moscow to the deserts of the Gulf War and the shattered streets of Sarajevo. In this powerful episode, he recalls studying in the Soviet Union during the hopeful Gorbachev years, travelling across Russia by train, and later serving as a tank commander during the First Gulf War. At the heart of this conversation is Bosnia, where Richard witnessed the siege of Sarajevo, came face to face with Bosnian Serb war criminal Radovan Karadžić, and narrowly escaped trouble after secretly filming General Ratko Mladić. Richard also describes documenting the aftermath of ethnic cleansing, filming evidence of war crimes, and later testifying at The Hague. He shares his extraordinary journey from North London schoolboy and Russian-language student to British Army officer, UN observer, filmmaker, actor and thriller writer. His new book, Crown Deception, is out now. It is a story of danger, moral complexity and survival — but also of humanity, resilience and the strange absurdities of war. Check out Richard's books here https://amzn.to/4vh5fgx Curated episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode464/ Help me preserve Cold War history via a simple monthly donation, You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and receive a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank-you, and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we also welcome one-off tips via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTINUE  THE COLD WAR CONVERSATION o BlueSky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailWhat if working longer hours is actually making you a less effective leader?In this episode, Dr. Mel sits down with leadership coach and former British Army officer Jimmy Burroughes to discuss why so many school leaders burn out—and what to do instead.New principals often believe that success comes from simply working harder, staying later, and saying yes to everything. Jimmy challenges that mindset by sharing practical leadership strategies that help leaders maximize their impact without sacrificing their health, relationships, or effectiveness.If you're preparing for a new school year or you're already feeling overwhelmed by leadership demands, this conversation will help you rethink how you lead.In This Episode You'll Learn: Why working harder and longer eventually leads to diminishing returns  The "Leadership Backpack" analogy and why every leader must let go of old habits  How to recognize the early warning signs of burnout before it's too late  The hidden danger behind constantly saying, "I'll just..."  Why everything cannot be your highest priority  How the Effort-Impact Matrix can help you make better leadership decisions  The importance of delegating, developing others, and building leadership capacity Power Surge Statement"An open-door policy isn't always the best leadership strategy. Schedule uninterrupted thinking time each week so you can focus on the highest-impact work that only you can do."Connect with Jimmy Burroughes

Discover why Francis Lewis lost his home, his fortune, and ultimately his wife after signing the Declaration of Independence. His story proves that "our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor" demanded far more than empty words. Most Americans celebrate Independence Day without understanding what the signers of the Declaration of Independence actually sacrificed after the ink dried. This episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast explores the extraordinary story of Declaration signer and Founding Father Francis Lewis, a successful merchant who willingly risked everything for American independence, only to watch the British Army destroy his estate, imprison his wife Elizabeth, and leave his family forever changed. His life reveals the true human cost of the American Revolution and serves as a powerful reminder that freedom has always required courage, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to liberty. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why Francis Lewis signed the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776, despite knowing he could lose everything. How the British Army deliberately targeted Patriot leaders and their families during the American Revolution. The heartbreaking story of Elizabeth Lewis and the hidden sacrifices made by the families of the Declaration signers. What "our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor" truly meant to the men who pledged everything for American independence. Why Francis Lewis's story offers timeless lessons about civic responsibility, self-reliance, constitutional liberty, and preserving the American experiment. The Fourth of July may have passed, but America's story did not end with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The struggle to secure American independence and transform an idea into a nation had only begun. Francis Lewis reminds us that the American Revolution was not won by words alone. It was secured by men and women willing to sacrifice everything for the cause of liberty. Topics Covered: Francis Lewis, Declaration of Independence, Declaration signers, American Revolution, Founding Fathers, American independence, Revolutionary War, Elizabeth Lewis, Continental Congress, American history podcast

The need for robust and enhanced defense spending in an increasingly fragmented world is a policy objective agreed upon across the political divide. Few are better positioned to comment on the obstacles and opportunities of the process than Sir Ben Wallace, a former Captain in the British Army, a member of Parliament for 20 years and Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom between 2019 and 2023. In his post-government life as an investor, he offers a singular perspective on the gaps in manpower and equipment faced by most Western powers and how we can begin to address them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After six long years of war, the Continental Army was exhausted, and Congress had run out of money. George Washington feared that without a decisive victory, the cause of independence would be lost.But there was fresh cause for hope in the summer of 1781, as a massive French fleet sailed for the Chesapeake Bay. French and American commanders devised a plan to trap the British Army on a peninsula in Yorktown, Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is part of my new Osprey-sponsored Redcoat Vs... series - here is a link to their books - http://ospreypublishing.com/ In 1845, British redcoats arrived in northern New Zealand expecting a simple colonial campaign. What they found instead was a brutal lesson in Māori warfare. Behind walls of sharpened timber, hidden trenches, loopholes, underground shelters and cleverly designed pā fortifications, Māori warriors showed the British Army that courage and bayonets were not enough. In this episode of Redcoat Vs..., we look at the Flagstaff War which is also known as Hōne Heke's War or the Northern War. We examine the fighting at Kororāreka, Ōhaeawai and Ruapekapeka, the strengths and weaknesses of the redcoats, the brilliance of Māori pā design, and the hard lessons the British learned in New Zealand. Join the patreon for early access to content and regular updates from me - www.patreon.com/redcoathistory  

Art created by Ken Howard during the Troubles shows the power of images to control the conflict narrative and conceal the reality of war.

It's the early 1940s. The world's biggest movie stars could have sat the war out in comfort — instead, they walked off film sets, traded tuxedos and evening gowns for uniforms, and went to fight.This conversation features British Army veteran, Olympic discus thrower, and author Bill Tancred to explore the extraordinary true stories behind the actors who lived the wars they later portrayed on screen. From Jimmy Stewart flying 20 combat missions over Nazi Germany, to Audrey Hepburn's secret work for the Dutch Resistance, to a beloved comedy actor who turned out to be a master forger helping prisoners escape a German POW camp — this conversation uncovers the real history hiding behind some of cinema's most iconic war films.In this episode:Bill's journey from Olympic athlete to military historian and authorJimmy Stewart's secret military rank and his return visits to his old airbase in NorfolkPeter Butterworth's double life as a Great Escape forger, hidden behind his comic rolesAudrey Hepburn and Carole Lombard's contributions to the war effortWhy some stars never spoke about what they went through — and the toll it tookThe actors who played the very battles they once fought inBill's advice on which story to start with if you only read oneAbout the guest: Bill Tancred is a former British Army officer, two-time Olympian (1968 Mexico City, 1972 Munich), Commonwealth Games medallist, and author of British and USA Film Stars Who Served Their Countries in World War II.

Had the pleasure of speaking with pro wrestling interviewer/content creator Wombreezy! On episode 310, we discussed being a fan, his journey as a content creator, favorite interviews, dream guests, his time in the British Army, and more. Follow Wombreezy here: https://www.youtube.com/@wombreezy   https://www.x.com/Wombreezy  / wombreezy   https://www.instagram.com/wombreezy/ Purchase your copy of Champions for a Cause: Volume One here: https://www.amazon.com/Champions-Caus... My deals and discounts: Old Glory (15% Off)

Momentum around Unity GrowsI want to begin by commending the SDLP for organising last week's conference – The Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change. It was a well-attended day-long event, held in Belfast, on the issue of Irish Unity. Among those who contributed to the series of discussions was Dublin Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan, former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy and others, including leading figures in the SDLP like the party leader Claire Hanna.Add this to Fine Gael's announcement that it is planning to publish a blueprint on Irish Unity at its Ard Fheis in November and next Tuesday's Dáil debate on Sinn Féin's legislative proposal - “Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026” – and it is clear that there is increasing unanimity in the Unity movement that planning for unity is now a priority.These are significant developments. Sinn Féin has long argued that the cause of Unity is bigger than any one party. It requires the greatest number of citizens, political parties, community and lobby organisations all moving together in the same broad direction and planning for unity.   Sign the Petition for Moore St.The 1916 Moore St. Battlefield site in the centre of Dublin is a hugely important historical and cultural location whose significance has been ignored by successive Irish governments for over a century. Currently much of the Moore St. Terrace and adjoining lanes are under threat of demolition by the London based developer Hammerson. The Moore St. Preservation Trust (MSPT), the Relatives of the 1916 Rising Relatives and others groups and individuals have been involved in a long running campaign to save this iconic site.Early next year the Moore St. Preservation Trust will be in court to judicially review the Hammerson Plan. This is a vital step to preserve this historic area and the Trust is engaged in a campaign to inform, lobby, and win support for its efforts. As part of its campaign the Trust has launched a petition calling on the Irish Government to bring Moore Street into public ownership and build a 1916 historical Cultural Quarter. Sínigh an achainí | Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/save-moore-street-buy-the-terrace  Tá fáilte romhaibh - Féile an Phobail AbúI'm looking forward to 25 July when Féile an Phobail – begins its longest and biggest ever summer extravaganza as the largest community festival on the island of Ireland.The programme was launched last week and is an amazing mix of music, sport, gaeilge, arts exhibitions, literary events, discussions and debates, comedy, film, tours and walks and much more. Over 500 events with something for everyone. And an anticipated 120,000 tourists from outside of west Belfast coming along to join in the celebrations. The programme is available online through this link - https://feilebelfast.com/  Seomra Máire DrummThe conference room in the Sinn Féin Falls Office was dedicated last Friday to Sinn Former Vice –President Máire Drumm by the current Vice President of the party Michelle O'Neill. Máire was assassinated in the Mater Hospital in October 1976.She was a passionate, gifted and articulate advocate for Ireland and republicanism who frequently faced down armed British soldiers, and RUC officers. The image of Máire leading a river of women into the Falls in the summer of 1970 to break the British Army - imposed curfew, or her protests by women carrying hurling sticks, are iconic moments in the struggle for freedom.  

Episode 58 brings the Duffel Shuffle audience back to the top story from the 2025 Everest Season. While both Sam and Adrian have been skeptical of the use of Xenon Gas that made headlines last season, the two sit down with Garth Miller, a UK-based airline captain and former British Army officer. In 2025, Garth was part of a four-person team that pulled off a London-to-London ascent of Everest in just 6.5 days, attributing their success and safety margin to the use of Xenon Gas. The conversation opened Sam and Adrian's own thinking on the substance and hearing the details behind their adventure connected some dots that had been left out in most of the media coverage surrounding their climb. Garth first attempted Everest in 2004, turning back near the Second Step after a failed oxygen system caused repeated panic attacks. He returned in 2022, summiting Everest and Lhotse in a 21-day pushIn 2025 he joined a Furtenbach Adventures expedition with three other former British special forces members, training with 550–650 hours of pre-acclimatization before a single 25-minute Xenon exposure in Germany two weeks outThe team framed Xenon as a safety tool for its neuroprotective and cardiopulmonary properties, not a performance enhancer, and pushes back on media narratives conflating it with dopingGarth points out that other altitude aids already in common use — Diamox, dexamethasone — are also WADA-banned substances, complicating the "cheating" framing Xenon receivedThey summited together after weathering a serious storm below the South Summit that sent much of their Sherpa team back down, and were caught in a Khumbu Icefall avalanche on the way upGarth sees client experience-vetting, not crowding, as the bigger lever for Everest safety, and notes the team raised over $500,000 for veterans' charities including Scotty's Little SoldiersFollow us on Instagram @duffelshufflepodcast and visit www.duffelshufflepodcast.com to join our mailing list.The Duffel Shuffle Podcast is supported by Alpenglow Expeditions, an internationally renowned mountain guide service based in Lake Tahoe, California. Visit www.alpenglowexpeditions.com or follow @alpenglowexpeditions on Instagram.

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In this episode we mark the 110th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme by following the successful advance by 6th Northamptonshire's on that infamous day. How did they achieve their objectives on such a disastrous day for the British Army? We tell their story through the eyes of the soldiers who were there. Men like their popular Commanding Officer George Ripley – what did he give each of his boys as a present before the battle? And Richard Jerrams. Richard and his mate Joe walked 25 miles, and slept overnight in a ditch, to enlist with the battalion. What happened to them? We also hear about Private Fred Roberts, who used found himself face to face with Germans in a dugout…what happened then.

Send us Fan MailThe Battle of The Somme with (Mark Wheatcroft) Episode 1 The Somme Begins  This is the first episode in a series dedicated to the Battle of the Somme, fought between 1 July and 18 November 1916. In this episode, Daz is joined by The Battlefields of Britain host and historian Mark Wheatcroft to explore the events leading up to the battle and the devastating opening day, 1 July 1916, which became the bloodiest day in British military history.The Battle of the Somme was launched on 1 July 1916 as a joint British and French offensive designed to break the deadlock on the Western Front and relieve pressure on the French Army at Verdun. After a week-long artillery bombardment, British troops advanced across No Man's Land, expecting the German defences to have been destroyed. Instead, many German positions survived, and the attacking infantry suffered devastating losses. The first day of the Somme became the bloodiest in British military history, with nearly 60,000 casualties, including over 19,000 killed.ACW & UK History's Website.https://www.acwandukhistory.com/ACW & UK History's Pages.https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORYSupport the show

Send us Fan MailBrad Knight is a former British Army Royal Engineer and Afghanistan veteran who served as a High-Threat Searcher. He is the author of Brimstone: A Searcher's War – Hunting the Taliban's Silent Killers, an acclaimed memoir detailing the relentless tension and danger faced by bomb disposal and route search teams in Helmand.Brad's links:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brimstone_42Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brimstone_bradkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GReZCiAEe/Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0ag2egqzIf you are interested in being a guest on the podcast please email us at info@vsompodcast.com, or follow us on social media: @veteranstateofmindGez's new books: Voices of Victory (World War 2 oral history): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voices-Victory-Powerful-eye-witness-accounts/dp/1035070049/Support the show

Farrier Major Paul Jones, AWCF, joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey through 24 years in the British Army. Raised in a military family, Paul discusses his deployment to Afghanistan, the devastating IED attack that changed the course of his career, and how his lifelong connection to horses led him into farriery. Four weeks from retirement from the military and serving at the Defence Animal Training Regiment in Melton Mowbray, Paul gives an inside look at Army farrier training, exam preparation, and the unique challenges of shoeing both ceremonial and sport horses. With retirement on the horizon and a new chapter ahead in teaching and business ownership, Paul reflects on a career built on service, adaptability, and a passion for the trade. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For access to the whole episode and many others, please subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com  

Send us Fan MailHi guys. Tomorrow there is a very special event going on in Handforth (right by Manchester Airport). I'll be swinging by myself so hope to see you there. Details below. Much love, Gez---The NAAFI Break C.I.C., in collaboration with the Handforth Town Council, is hosting a major local Armed Forces Day celebration on Saturday, 20th June 2026, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Handforth Community and Youth Centre (Old Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3AZ).The free, family-friendly community event includes:Kids Zone: A massive inflatable play area and all-day games.Live Entertainment: Singers, stand-up comedy, DJs, and a licensed bar.Street Food & Stalls: Artisan market crafts and a wide variety of food vendors.Military Presence: Serving personnel and Cadet units.VIP Area: A dedicated space specifically for currently serving military membersA Bar - nuff said!!Connect with the Naafi Break: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-NAAFI-BREAK-CIC-100086378936599/Instagram: @thenaafibreakcicSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLawrence 'Loz' Kayser served in Iraq on Op Telic 4, 6, and 8. He then went on to serve three tours in Afghanistan, taking part in such operations as Sond Chara in support of 42 Commando. On his sixth and final tour Loz was awarded a Military Cross. Incredibly, he was later medically discharged from the army for 'combat addiction.'We talk about Loz's time at war, and after - particularly how Living History has not only given him a focus after leaving the army, but a way to Remember the generations of warriors that went before us.Connect with Loz on Instagram: @loz_historicalIf you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please email us at info@vsompodcast.com, or follow us on social media: @veteranstateofmindGez's new books: Voices of Victory (World War 2 oral history): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voices-Victory-Powerful-eye-witness-accounts/dp/1035070049/Support the show

Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes John Blashford-Snell, a British explorer, author, and former army officer known for leading pioneering scientific expeditions to some of the most remote regions on Earth. Born in 1936, he served in the British Army's Royal Engineers before turning his focus to exploration and conservation. Blashford-Snell tells the story of the 1971-72 Darien Gap expedition, why he founded the Scientific Exploration Society, and how it and other organizations are helping to support young explorers with field research and conservation projects worldwide.John Blashford-Snell Website | YouTube | SES Website | OV Conservation: The Scientific Explorers Society | Living Legends: John Blashford-SnellNew to Overland Journal and want to grab a subscription? Visit Overland Journal and enter code: overlandpodcast at checkout for 20% off. We thank you for being a subscriber.

In July 1776, the British Royal Navy began landing a massive armada in New York Harbor, setting up the biggest battle of the Revolutionary War. In response, General George Washington faced the daunting challenge of preparing his motley army to defend New York and keep the colonists' hopes alive.In the months that followed, faith in the cause of independence began to waver, and the Continental Army teetered on the brink of collapse. But on Christmas night, the Patriots made a bold strike against the British Army that began with a daring crossing of the icy Delaware River.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gregory Copley explains the Trooping the Colour ceremony, a display of British military discipline celebrating the sovereign's birthday. He highlights King Charles III handing visible authority to Prince William during this year's event. Copley notes the ceremony serves as an inspirational reminder of the British Army's historic and professional legacy. (12)

SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-16-2026.1881.  LYSANDER DESTROYS THE WALLS OF ATHENS.Liz Peek discusses Elon Musk's potential trillionaire status, highlighting his massive contributions through SpaceX and Tesla. She defends his wealth creation as a product of capitalist grit and innovation, contrasting it with socialist critiques. Peek emphasizes how Musk's projects, including orbital data centers, advance technology for global society. (1)Liz Peek analyzes Kevin Warsh's appointment to the Federal Reserve and his optimistic view of AI-driven productivity. She predicts the Fed will hold interest rates steady despite inflation, noting that falling oil prices from a potential Irandeal could ease economic pressures. Peek also highlights a strong consumer market. (2)Professor John Yoo critiques the "Thucydides Trap" analogy used by Xi Jinping to describe US-China tensions. He argues China resembles militaristic Sparta, while the US represents the democratic, commercial Athens. Yoo warns that China's declining population and stolen technology make it a declining power compared to the booming US. (3)Professor John Yoo applies the Thucydides Trap to the current conflict between the US and Iran's "concert of autocracies." He notes that while some view Iran as a rising power, it functions more like a small, oppressive elite. Yooemphasizes that the US fears autocracy rather than rising power alone. (4)Joseph Sternberg explains the impending depletion of the Social Security Trust Fund, labeling it an accounting gimmick. He clarifies that the program is a pay-as-you-go system where current workers fund retirees. Sternbergdiscusses the political difficulty of reform, suggesting private accounts as a viable alternative for younger generations. (5)Joseph Sternberg reports on the turmoil within Britain's Labour Party, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal challenges. He discusses potential successor Andy Burnham's by-election bid and Nigel Farage's Reform Partyinfluence. Sternberg highlights the heavily taxed British economy and the strategic calculations surrounding a possible general election. (6)Jonathan Schanzer critiques the rumored US-Iran deal, warning that it offers significant sanctions relief without securing nuclear concessions. He argues that the plan fails to address ballistic missiles or proxies like Hezbollah. Schanzer expresses concern that the deal grants Iran a veto over Israeli defense actions in Lebanon. (7)Jonathan Schanzer discusses the roles of Syria, Qatar, and Turkey in regional conflicts. He questions the reliability of the Syrian regime to tame Hezbollah, suggesting a "neo-Ottoman" Turkish agenda. Regarding Gaza, he notes Hamas is tactically contained but remains a threat, while warning against trusting Qatar. (8)Gregory Copley addresses the crisis in the UK Ministry of Defense, marked by high-level resignations and budget cuts. He describes the Royal Marines' seizure of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker and a Russian warship firing warning shots at a yacht. Copley argues years of neglect have degraded British naval power. (9)Gregory Copley examines the Makerfield by-election, where Andy Burnham seeks to return to Parliament to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership. He explains how third parties like Reform and Restore Britain could split the vote. Copley notes Burnham's potential as a more capable leader despite his traditional "tax and spend" policies. (10)Gregory Copley critiques the upcoming US-Iran memo, characterizing it as a "rinse and repeat" cycle rather than a true victory. He argues that by failing to remove the Islamic regime, the US preserves a weakened but hostile power. Copleyalso notes shifting alliances as Gulf states pursue independent policies. (11)Gregory Copley explains the Trooping the Colour ceremony, a display of British military discipline celebrating the sovereign's birthday. He highlights King Charles III handing visible authority to Prince William during this year's event. Copley notes the ceremony serves as an inspirational reminder of the British Army's historic and professional legacy. (12)Andrea Stricker discusses the IAEA's near-total loss of access to Iranian nuclear sites. She details how previous US and Israeli strikes decimated enrichment capabilities, yet monitoring remains blind. Stricker emphasizes the difficulty of verifying the location of highly enriched uranium stockpiles, particularly at the heavily damaged Esfahan tunnel complex. (13)Andrea Stricker explains the "numbingly complicated" nature of Iran's nuclear program, which utilizes research centers and universities to hide sensitive work. She advocates for a comprehensive agreement requiring full Iranian disclosure and intrusive inspections. Without such transparency, Stricker warns that any diplomatic deal will lack long-term strategic weight. (14)Thaddeus McCotter reflects on the 2009 Green Movement, criticizing the Obama administration for parlaying with "butchers" rather than supporting protesters. He warns that the current Trump administration faces the same ideological enemy. McCotter expresses deep skepticism toward any transactional deal, given the regime's religious commitment to its anti-Western crusade. (15)Thaddeus McCotter joins John Batchelor to discuss the lack of clarity in the emerging US-Iran memo, specifically regarding ballistic missiles and human rights. He questions the effectiveness of a "60-day ceasefire" strategy and calls for Congressional oversight. McCotter emphasizes that the regime's terroristic nature remains unaddressed by diplomatic benchmarks. (16)

In the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, colonial militiamen converged on Boston to confront the veteran British Army. But over the next six months, newly appointed commander-in-chief George Washington struggled to transform a patchwork of amateur militias into a unified national army.As the conflict wore on, Americans debated whether to escalate the fight and take the unprecedented step of declaring their independence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.