Podcasts about Bureaucracy

Why do states start conflicts that they ultimately lose? Why do leaders possess inaccurate expectations of their prospects for victory? Bureaucracies at War (Cambridge UP, 2024) examines how national security institutions shape the quality of bureaucratic information upon which leaders base their choice for conflict – which institutional designs provide the best counsel, why those institutions perform better, and why many leaders fail to adopt them. Author Tyler Jost argues that the same institutions that provide the best information also empower the bureaucracy to punish the leader. Thus, miscalculation on the road to war is often the tragic consequence of how leaders resolve the trade-off between good information and political security. Employing an original cross-national data set and detailed explorations of the origins and consequences of institutions inside China, India, Pakistan, and the United States, this book explores why bureaucracy helps to avoid disaster, how bureaucratic competition produces better information, and why institutional design is fundamentally political. Our guest is Tyler Jost, an assistant professor of political science and the Watson Institute Assistant Professor of China Studies at Brown University. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). 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

Why do states start conflicts that they ultimately lose? Why do leaders possess inaccurate expectations of their prospects for victory? Bureaucracies at War (Cambridge UP, 2024) examines how national security institutions shape the quality of bureaucratic information upon which leaders base their choice for conflict – which institutional designs provide the best counsel, why those institutions perform better, and why many leaders fail to adopt them. Author Tyler Jost argues that the same institutions that provide the best information also empower the bureaucracy to punish the leader. Thus, miscalculation on the road to war is often the tragic consequence of how leaders resolve the trade-off between good information and political security. Employing an original cross-national data set and detailed explorations of the origins and consequences of institutions inside China, India, Pakistan, and the United States, this book explores why bureaucracy helps to avoid disaster, how bureaucratic competition produces better information, and why institutional design is fundamentally political. Our guest is Tyler Jost, an assistant professor of political science and the Watson Institute Assistant Professor of China Studies at Brown University. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Why do states start conflicts that they ultimately lose? Why do leaders possess inaccurate expectations of their prospects for victory? Bureaucracies at War (Cambridge UP, 2024) examines how national security institutions shape the quality of bureaucratic information upon which leaders base their choice for conflict – which institutional designs provide the best counsel, why those institutions perform better, and why many leaders fail to adopt them. Author Tyler Jost argues that the same institutions that provide the best information also empower the bureaucracy to punish the leader. Thus, miscalculation on the road to war is often the tragic consequence of how leaders resolve the trade-off between good information and political security. Employing an original cross-national data set and detailed explorations of the origins and consequences of institutions inside China, India, Pakistan, and the United States, this book explores why bureaucracy helps to avoid disaster, how bureaucratic competition produces better information, and why institutional design is fundamentally political. Our guest is Tyler Jost, an assistant professor of political science and the Watson Institute Assistant Professor of China Studies at Brown University. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett analyze capitalism's cycles across civilizations, examining how free markets emerged from feudalism, their conflict with monarchies and socialism, and regulatory capture's impact on economic development. -- SPONSOR: ZCASH | SHOPIFY The right technology reshapes politics and culture toward freedom and prosperity. Zcash—the "machinery of freedom"—delivers unstoppable private money through encryption. When your wealth is unseen, it's unseizable. Download Zashi wallet and follow @genzcash to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/genzcash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive -- FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @LudwigNverMises (Austin) @TurpentineMedia -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Introduction: The Rise and History of Capitalism (01:00) Personal Bias in Scholarship & Marxist Economics (04:30) Cognitive Biases in American Institutions (07:30) Sponsors: Zcash | Spotify (10:12) Medieval Europe: Capitalism's Emergence from Feudalism (33:00) Third World Examples & The Reality of Bureaucracy (46:00) Victorian Britain & Why Classical Liberalism Failed (59:00) Cold War Lessons: Capitalism vs. Socialism (1:10:00) The Meaning Crisis & Psychological Critiques of Capitalism (1:28:00) Ancient & Asian Capitalism: Bronze Age to Silk Road (1:47:00) Medieval European Banking: Templars, Jews & Monasteries (2:00:00) Regulatory Capture Myths: Snake Oil, Standard Oil & The FDA (2:12:00) Immigration's Role in American Socialism (2:19:00) Complete Historical Chronology & Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do states start conflicts that they ultimately lose? Why do leaders possess inaccurate expectations of their prospects for victory? Bureaucracies at War (Cambridge UP, 2024) examines how national security institutions shape the quality of bureaucratic information upon which leaders base their choice for conflict – which institutional designs provide the best counsel, why those institutions perform better, and why many leaders fail to adopt them. Author Tyler Jost argues that the same institutions that provide the best information also empower the bureaucracy to punish the leader. Thus, miscalculation on the road to war is often the tragic consequence of how leaders resolve the trade-off between good information and political security. Employing an original cross-national data set and detailed explorations of the origins and consequences of institutions inside China, India, Pakistan, and the United States, this book explores why bureaucracy helps to avoid disaster, how bureaucratic competition produces better information, and why institutional design is fundamentally political. Our guest is Tyler Jost, an assistant professor of political science and the Watson Institute Assistant Professor of China Studies at Brown University. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Why do states start conflicts that they ultimately lose? Why do leaders possess inaccurate expectations of their prospects for victory? Bureaucracies at War (Cambridge UP, 2024) examines how national security institutions shape the quality of bureaucratic information upon which leaders base their choice for conflict – which institutional designs provide the best counsel, why those institutions perform better, and why many leaders fail to adopt them. Author Tyler Jost argues that the same institutions that provide the best information also empower the bureaucracy to punish the leader. Thus, miscalculation on the road to war is often the tragic consequence of how leaders resolve the trade-off between good information and political security. Employing an original cross-national data set and detailed explorations of the origins and consequences of institutions inside China, India, Pakistan, and the United States, this book explores why bureaucracy helps to avoid disaster, how bureaucratic competition produces better information, and why institutional design is fundamentally political. Our guest is Tyler Jost, an assistant professor of political science and the Watson Institute Assistant Professor of China Studies at Brown University. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

Matt Frendewey, vice president of strategy at yes. every kid., joins the podcast to discuss the shift from reforming existing systems to empowering families through education freedom. He highlights the inadequacies of the current public school system, the importance of funding design over mere funding increases, and the need for minimal federal involvement in education. […]

Researching Street-level Bureaucracy: Bringing Out the Interpretive Dimensions (Routledge, 2024) is the first among a number of new titles in the Routledge Series on Interpretive Methods that we'll be featuring on New Books in Interpretive Political and Social Science. In it, Mike Rowe discusses the continued relevance of the idea of street level bureaucracy, and the merits of adopting interpretive methodologies for studying frontline discretionary workers. He reflects on his own ethnographic and interview-based research among social welfare officers and police culture in the United Kingdom, and comparatively, in places where bureaucracy may be noteworthy more for its absence than its presence.  Like this episode? You might also be interested in Sarah Ball talking about Behavioural Public Policy in Australia Looking for something to read? Mike recommends In Praise of Floods by James C. Scott, and Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris.  This interview summary was not synthesised by a machine. Unlike the makers and owners of those machines, the author accepts responsibility for its contents. 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

Researching Street-level Bureaucracy: Bringing Out the Interpretive Dimensions (Routledge, 2024) is the first among a number of new titles in the Routledge Series on Interpretive Methods that we'll be featuring on New Books in Interpretive Political and Social Science. In it, Mike Rowe discusses the continued relevance of the idea of street level bureaucracy, and the merits of adopting interpretive methodologies for studying frontline discretionary workers. He reflects on his own ethnographic and interview-based research among social welfare officers and police culture in the United Kingdom, and comparatively, in places where bureaucracy may be noteworthy more for its absence than its presence.  Like this episode? You might also be interested in Sarah Ball talking about Behavioural Public Policy in Australia Looking for something to read? Mike recommends In Praise of Floods by James C. Scott, and Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris.  This interview summary was not synthesised by a machine. Unlike the makers and owners of those machines, the author accepts responsibility for its contents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Researching Street-level Bureaucracy: Bringing Out the Interpretive Dimensions (Routledge, 2024) is the first among a number of new titles in the Routledge Series on Interpretive Methods that we'll be featuring on New Books in Interpretive Political and Social Science. In it, Mike Rowe discusses the continued relevance of the idea of street level bureaucracy, and the merits of adopting interpretive methodologies for studying frontline discretionary workers. He reflects on his own ethnographic and interview-based research among social welfare officers and police culture in the United Kingdom, and comparatively, in places where bureaucracy may be noteworthy more for its absence than its presence.  Like this episode? You might also be interested in Sarah Ball talking about Behavioural Public Policy in Australia Looking for something to read? Mike recommends In Praise of Floods by James C. Scott, and Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris.  This interview summary was not synthesised by a machine. Unlike the makers and owners of those machines, the author accepts responsibility for its contents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Researching Street-level Bureaucracy: Bringing Out the Interpretive Dimensions (Routledge, 2024) is the first among a number of new titles in the Routledge Series on Interpretive Methods that we'll be featuring on New Books in Interpretive Political and Social Science. In it, Mike Rowe discusses the continued relevance of the idea of street level bureaucracy, and the merits of adopting interpretive methodologies for studying frontline discretionary workers. He reflects on his own ethnographic and interview-based research among social welfare officers and police culture in the United Kingdom, and comparatively, in places where bureaucracy may be noteworthy more for its absence than its presence.  Like this episode? You might also be interested in Sarah Ball talking about Behavioural Public Policy in Australia Looking for something to read? Mike recommends In Praise of Floods by James C. Scott, and Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris.  This interview summary was not synthesised by a machine. Unlike the makers and owners of those machines, the author accepts responsibility for its contents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Researching Street-level Bureaucracy: Bringing Out the Interpretive Dimensions (Routledge, 2024) is the first among a number of new titles in the Routledge Series on Interpretive Methods that we'll be featuring on New Books in Interpretive Political and Social Science. In it, Mike Rowe discusses the continued relevance of the idea of street level bureaucracy, and the merits of adopting interpretive methodologies for studying frontline discretionary workers. He reflects on his own ethnographic and interview-based research among social welfare officers and police culture in the United Kingdom, and comparatively, in places where bureaucracy may be noteworthy more for its absence than its presence.  Like this episode? You might also be interested in Sarah Ball talking about Behavioural Public Policy in Australia Looking for something to read? Mike recommends In Praise of Floods by James C. Scott, and Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris.  This interview summary was not synthesised by a machine. Unlike the makers and owners of those machines, the author accepts responsibility for its contents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Bureaucracy was once a breakthrough. Today, it's become a costly drag on innovation, human potential, and business impact. In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini, authors of Humanocracy, to explore how organizations can move beyond outdated management models and unlock true human thriving.Hamel and Zanini have spent years researching and advising some of the world's most forward-thinking companies. Together, we make the case for replacing top-down control with systems that maximize contribution, creativity, and ownership at every level.We dive into how to rethink management from first principles, why employee engagement is at historic lows, and what leaders can do to build organizations that unlock the full potential of their people.—Where to find Gary Hamel: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyhamel/• X: https://x.com/profhamel• Website: https://www.garyhamel.com/Where to find Michele Zanini: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelezanini/• X: https://x.com/michelezanini• Website: https://www.michelezanini.com/—Where to find Eric:• Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ericries.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ericriesshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(02:02) The importance of human-invented management concepts(04:20) How Gary came up with core competencies (07:15) The benefits of bureaucracy (a brief history of labor and management)(13:00) The General Motors near-bankruptcy story(15:00) Why management is the greatest human concept, but due for reinvention (23:20) Outlier companies with unconventional structures(24:00) Why management needs new paradigms and principles(29:55) The lost opportunity of Mary Parker Follett's management philosophy(35:45) The dominance of ‘left-brained' leadership in management philosophy(38:52) Core ideas behind Humanocracy (55:44) Tips for building healthy, efficient organizations (1:03:36) The overlooked lessons from outlier companies like Vanguard(1:12:21) What Harvard Law's startup study reveals about founder control(1:15:55) Why unlocking human potential is a CEO's core mission(1:19:42) Advice for founders on avoiding the pitfalls of bureaucracy(1:22:15) Why every great company is driven by a great purpose(1:27:00) Examples of companies operating from first principles (1:31:14) Why productivity matters, and how it's linked with bureaucracy —You can find episode references at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ericriesshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Production and marketing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pen Name⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.

Professor Nicholas Giordano welcomes John Fawcett, host of The Great America Show, for an unflinching look at America's political and cultural crossroads. They break down the fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassination, the rise of Marxist-style politics within the Democratic Party, and how dangerous rhetoric drives polarization. The conversation examines economic headwinds, the expanding federal bureaucracy, and Donald Trump's influence on today's Republican Party. From censorship and free-speech battles to the role of young voters and the FCC's failures, Giordano and Fawcett reveal how these forces will shape the coming elections and America's future.   Episode Highlights How Charlie Kirk's assassination and incendiary rhetoric are fueling political violence and deepening polarization Why censorship, free-speech crackdowns, and a bloated federal bureaucracy threaten the Republic What Trump's influence, youth activism, and a radicalized Democratic Party mean for the 2026 midterms and beyond  

00:03:16 – Escalator & Teleprompter FiascoCommentary on Trump's stalled escalator and broken teleprompter at the UN, mocked as symbolic of his failed leadership. 00:04:30 – UN Speech: Escalating WarsTrump pushes for wars in South America, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, while hiding Epstein files and attacking free speech in Kirk's name. 00:13:18 – Charlie Kirk, Hypocrisy & Culture WarCritique of Charlie Kirk's loyalty to Trump, his compromises on faith and family values, and Turning Point's embrace of identity politics. 00:15:34 – Nobel Peace Prize MockeryCoverage of Trump lobbying for the Nobel Peace Prize despite tariffs, threats, and war-mongering, with Macron caught in the chaos of his entourage. 00:29:11 – Trump's AI Bioweapon AgendaSegment previews Trump's push to combine AI with mRNA bioweapon programs under the guise of pandemic prevention and biosecurity. 01:14:55 – AI “Work Slop” & Productivity CollapseDiscussion of studies showing AI-generated “work slop” wastes time, reduces productivity, and creates subtle vulnerabilities in code, likened to the dot-com bubble hype cycle. 01:45:07 – Google Admits White House PressureGoogle admits to censorship coordination with the Biden administration over COVID, election integrity, and Hunter Biden content. Parallels are drawn to Trump's own censorship pressure campaigns. 01:55:04 – Kimmel's Return & Epstein FilesJimmy Kimmel jokes about Trump's censorship attempts backfiring. The segment links media distractions, like Kimmel's firing, to the ongoing suppression of Epstein files. 01:59:05 – AI Failures & Robot DeceptionAnecdotes of ChatGPT hallucinations and robots secretly run by humans highlight the fragility of AI hype. Concerns about militarized robotics and AI-driven control are emphasized. 02:07:56 – Eric Peters Joins the ShowOpening segment introduces Eric Peters of EricPetersAutos.com, connecting liberty with mobility and setting the stage for discussion on freedom and cars. 02:21:32 – EV Failures & Consumer BacklashAnalysis of Porsche, VW, and Stellantis pulling back on EV production. EVs are described as expensive, unreliable, and rejected by consumers despite billions invested. 02:34:10 – Death of Pontiac & Brand HomogenizationReflection on how compliance and regulations gutted distinctive brands like Pontiac, replacing unique engines with rebadged Chevys and killing automotive innovation. 02:42:22 – Bureaucracy & Car ControlDebate over DOT and NHTSA regulators dictating vehicle design. Safety mandates like thick pillars reduce visibility, showing how unelected bureaucrats micromanage industry. 02:52:23 – Geofencing & Digital Car ControlConcerns about Teslas and future EVs enabling geofencing and autopilot overrides, restricting where drivers can go. Driving framed as moving toward airport-style authoritarianism. 02:58:59 – Insurance as Control MechanismInsurance companies hike premiums arbitrarily while government mandates force compliance. Compared to mob extortion, pricing average people out of car ownership. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind 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-showOr 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.

00:03:16 – Escalator & Teleprompter FiascoCommentary on Trump's stalled escalator and broken teleprompter at the UN, mocked as symbolic of his failed leadership. 00:04:30 – UN Speech: Escalating WarsTrump pushes for wars in South America, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, while hiding Epstein files and attacking free speech in Kirk's name. 00:13:18 – Charlie Kirk, Hypocrisy & Culture WarCritique of Charlie Kirk's loyalty to Trump, his compromises on faith and family values, and Turning Point's embrace of identity politics. 00:15:34 – Nobel Peace Prize MockeryCoverage of Trump lobbying for the Nobel Peace Prize despite tariffs, threats, and war-mongering, with Macron caught in the chaos of his entourage. 00:29:11 – Trump's AI Bioweapon AgendaSegment previews Trump's push to combine AI with mRNA bioweapon programs under the guise of pandemic prevention and biosecurity. 01:14:55 – AI “Work Slop” & Productivity CollapseDiscussion of studies showing AI-generated “work slop” wastes time, reduces productivity, and creates subtle vulnerabilities in code, likened to the dot-com bubble hype cycle. 01:45:07 – Google Admits White House PressureGoogle admits to censorship coordination with the Biden administration over COVID, election integrity, and Hunter Biden content. Parallels are drawn to Trump's own censorship pressure campaigns. 01:55:04 – Kimmel's Return & Epstein FilesJimmy Kimmel jokes about Trump's censorship attempts backfiring. The segment links media distractions, like Kimmel's firing, to the ongoing suppression of Epstein files. 01:59:05 – AI Failures & Robot DeceptionAnecdotes of ChatGPT hallucinations and robots secretly run by humans highlight the fragility of AI hype. Concerns about militarized robotics and AI-driven control are emphasized. 02:07:56 – Eric Peters Joins the ShowOpening segment introduces Eric Peters of EricPetersAutos.com, connecting liberty with mobility and setting the stage for discussion on freedom and cars. 02:21:32 – EV Failures & Consumer BacklashAnalysis of Porsche, VW, and Stellantis pulling back on EV production. EVs are described as expensive, unreliable, and rejected by consumers despite billions invested. 02:34:10 – Death of Pontiac & Brand HomogenizationReflection on how compliance and regulations gutted distinctive brands like Pontiac, replacing unique engines with rebadged Chevys and killing automotive innovation. 02:42:22 – Bureaucracy & Car ControlDebate over DOT and NHTSA regulators dictating vehicle design. Safety mandates like thick pillars reduce visibility, showing how unelected bureaucrats micromanage industry. 02:52:23 – Geofencing & Digital Car ControlConcerns about Teslas and future EVs enabling geofencing and autopilot overrides, restricting where drivers can go. Driving framed as moving toward airport-style authoritarianism. 02:58:59 – Insurance as Control MechanismInsurance companies hike premiums arbitrarily while government mandates force compliance. Compared to mob extortion, pricing average people out of car ownership. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind 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-showOr 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.

Michael Vassar is a futurist philosopher who believes that our civilization has lost the ability to think clearly, as the result of a silent project to destroy education that has been running in the background for generations. At the core of his argument is that the modern world has been shaped by elites interested in taking over the world. Interestingly, he seems to think that this multi-generational plan has backfired, and produced a society where there is a vanishingly small number of people even capable of formulating such grand ambitions, let alone possess the cognitive abilities to execute on their plans. We talk through his argument, and start to unpack some lore about the Rationalists, an online community that openly pursues the ideals of the enlightenment but can't stop spawning cults for some reason. PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-showHOMEBREW MUSIC - Check out our new album!Hard Copies (Vinyl) FREE SHIPPING: https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/products/vinyl-lp-secretary-of-nature-everything-is-so-good-hereStreaming:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-here00:00 Go!00:07:30 Intentionality in Modern Social Structures00:10:00 Media and Perception of Disasters00:12:00 The Roller Coaster Metaphor for Society00:15:00 Erosion of Critical Thinking Abilities00:21:00 Historical Perspectives on Independent Thought00:24:43 Understanding Literature and Its Interpretation00:27:02 Institutional Influence on Thought00:28:35 Market Influence on Power Dynamics00:30:40 Rise of Constitutional Monarchy00:32:17 Comparison of French and English Systems00:37:34 Education and Governance in Germany00:40:11 Historical Context of Education Systems00:42:12 Power Dynamics in Thought and Organization00:46:04 Democracy and Its Challenges00:50:55 Displacement of Romanticism and Specialness00:55:36 Modernism and Institutional Hierarchies01:00:06 The Erosion of Common Law Principles01:05:50 Discretion in the American Legal System01:10:03 Pragmatism's Influence on Legal Thought01:13:10 Bureaucracy versus Common Law01:16:01 The Mythos of American Governance01:17:12 Discussion on Interpretation and Unintended Consequences01:21:25 Cultural Narratives and Their Influence01:29:51 Education and Its Role in Society01:37:03 Historical Context of Educational Systems01:40:54 The Role of Institutional Thinking01:42:30 Economic Control and Marketing Narratives01:44:06 The Rationalist Movement01:52:17 Mistake Theory vs. Conflict Theory01:59:04 Conspiracy Theories and Truth02:07:54 Whistleblowing vs. Conspiracy Theory02:12:03 The Nature of Evidence and Conspiracy Theories02:18:34 Cultural Dynamics of Belief and Inquiry02:23:43 Justice, Honor, and Social Dynamics02:30:58 Rationalism and the Quest for Truth02:33:37 Rationality and Accountability in the Community02:36:40 Justice and Honor in Rational Discourse02:46:10 Power Dynamics and Rationality02:54:00 The Nature of Power and the Human Condition02:59:45 Insights on Ideology and Courage in Pursuit03:02:03 Pursuit of Radical Life Extension#philosophy , #futuristic , #rational , #idw , #criticalthinking , #society , #aistory , #historyfacts , #cultures , #economics , #historyoflaw #legal #powerful , #innovations #philosophypodcast , #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcastMERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

A sad report as Argentina's badly-needed chainsaw is running into a bigger one - the eurodollar. President Milie was forced to admit the market is in panic-mode as the peso plunges in a way that's all-too-familiar for eurodollar watchers. Push comes to shove, the latter simply has the biggest chainsaw and it is using the thing that the world needs to be watching carefully. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What if your gold could actually pay you every month… in MORE gold?That's exactly what Monetary Metals does. You still own your gold, fully insured in your name, but instead of sitting idle, it earns real yield paid in physical gold. No selling. No trading. Just more gold every month.Check it out here: https://monetary-metals.com/snider---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bloomberg Argentina Assets Slide as Milei Summons Cabinet After Defeathttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-08/argentina-bonds-slump-on-milei-s-defeat-in-buenos-aires-voteBloomberg Milei Defies Forecasts So Far as Argentina's Peso Strengthenshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/milei-defies-forecasts-so-far-as-argentina-s-peso-strengthens-usd-arsAP Argentina President Milei suffers crushing defeat in Buenos Aires provincial electionhttps://apnews.com/article/argentina-election-javier-milei-cristina-fernandez-peronism-fecba6d106eb2c0f2440e9fca298e470Cato Deregulation in Argentina: Milei Takes “Deep Chainsaw” to Bureaucracy and Red Tapehttps://www.cato.org/free-society/spring-2025/deregulation-argentina-milei-takes-deep-chainsaw-bureaucracy-red-tapehttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

In this episode, Stewart Alsop speaks with Nico Sarian, Executive Director of the Eternity Foundation and PhD candidate in Religious Studies, about the strange currents that run through Armenian history, the fractured birth of early Christianity, and the survival of Gnostic and Hermetic traditions into the Renaissance. The conversation weaves through questions of empire and nation state, mysticism and metaphysics, the occult roots of modern science, and the unsettling horizon of accelerationism, drawing unexpected lines between the ancient world, the bureaucratic order critiqued by David Graeber, and our present entanglement with surveillance and identity. For more on Nico's work, see The Eternity Foundation at eternity.giving.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Stewart Alsop introduces Nico Sarian and sets the stage with Armenian history and the legacy of empire.05:00 The rise of early Christianity is traced, showing its fractures, Gnostic currents, and the persistence of esotericism.10:00 Hermeticism enters the frame, connecting mystical knowledge with the scientific spirit of the Renaissance.15:00 Empire versus nation state is explored, touching on bureaucracy, power, and identity.20:00 Mysticism and metaphysics are tied to questions of apocalypse, renewal, and hidden traditions.25:00 Nico brings in David Graeber, critiquing modern bureaucracy and how systems shape consciousness.30:00 Accelerationism surfaces, framed as both danger and possibility in modernity.35:00 Surveillance and identity are examined, echoing ancient struggles for meaning.40:00 Esotericism and religious syncretism are reconsidered as resources for navigating technological upheaval.45:00 The conversation closes with reflections on continuity, rupture, and the strange endurance of wisdom.Key InsightsOne of the central insights from Nico Sarian's conversation with Stewart Alsop is that Armenian history carries a unique vantage point on the ancient world, positioned between empire and nation, East and West. Its survival under domination reveals how smaller cultures can preserve mysticism, ritual, and identity even within overwhelming imperial structures.The episode underscores how early Christianity was never monolithic but a field of competing visions. Gnostics, proto-orthodox bishops, and other sects fought over scripture, ritual, and authority, leaving traces of suppressed traditions that still haunt religious and philosophical discourse today.A powerful thread emerges around Hermeticism and Renaissance science, where occult traditions did not oppose but actively shaped early scientific inquiry. The magical and the rational were not enemies; rather, they grew together in ways that modern categories tend to obscure.Sarian and Alsop discuss empire versus the nation state, showing how forms of political order encode metaphysical assumptions. Empires sought transcendence through universality, while nation states leaned on identity and bureaucracy, each carrying spiritual implications for those living under them.Another insight is the role of mysticism and apocalypse as recurring frameworks for understanding collapse and renewal. Whether in ancient prophetic traditions or modern accelerationism, there is a yearning for rupture that promises transformation but also carries danger.David Graeber's critique of bureaucracy becomes a lens for seeing how systems shape human consciousness. What appears as neutral administration actually molds imagination, desire, and even metaphysical assumptions about what is possible in the world.Finally, the episode points to the enduring tension between surveillance, identity, and esotericism. Just as ancient sects guarded secret knowledge from empire, modern individuals navigate the exposure of digital systems, suggesting that hidden wisdom traditions may offer unexpected resources for our technological present.

Why Bureaucracy, Hollywood, and the NRA Helped Serial Killers ThriveWhy does America remain the global epicentre of serial killers? In Part Two of Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories, Simon Ford and Jacques Morrell uncover how bureaucracy, pop culture, and gun culture shaped the rise of American serial murderers.From the FBI's behavioural profiling to the National Rifle Association's influence, from Hollywood's romanticisation of killers to the chilling question of whether Millennials and Gen Z will break the cycle, this episode digs deeper into America's darkest shadows.We examine cases where red tape let killers roam free, the dangerous glamorisation of Bundy and Dahmer, and how easy access to firearms made serial murder uniquely lethal in the United States.Support us on Patreon for just £5 a month.TranscriptWhat if the system that's meant to protect you is the very thing that lets a killer slip through the cracks? What if the weapons are legally bought and the warning signs ignored? What if Hollywood's obsession with serial murder isn't just entertaining, but prophecy? In Part Two of 'Why Does The United States Have More Serial Killers Than Any Other Country On Earth?' we ask: has America created the perfect breeding ground for serial murderers and psychopaths? And as we race towards 2030, is there still time to stop the next one? But before we dive in, a quick shout out to our friends at Podcast Today, that's podcast dot today. They featured our Ian Huntley episode, 'A Psychopath at School', in their Quick Listens category. If you love discovering new true crime stories, head to podcast dot today and see what else they've lined up. It's free, it's daily and it's curated just for you. Welcome back to Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories. I'm Simon Ford and I'm Jacques Morrell. If you haven't heard part one yet, hit pause and listen to that first. We explored the growth of suburbia, the aftershocks of war, and the cracks in American policing. Today, in part two, we widen the lens. Bureaucracies that enable killers. Pop culture that glorifies them, guns that empower them, and a generation that might just change everything. Welcome to NBC News Daily. This Tuesday, we're going to start with breaking news. Quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond is in custody after an intense days long manhunt in Tennessee. Drummond was wanted for the killings of four people, all members of the same family. We've talked about fragmented law enforcement. We've examined the challenges of jurisdictional chaos and under-resourced police departments. But there's another, less visible force at play in the story of America's serial killers. Something deeper, something colder. Bureaucracy? Yeah. Killer bureaucracy. It might sound like the title of a dystopian novel, but in real life, it's one of the quiet enablers of mass murder. Behind many of America's most notorious cases, you'll find crucial opportunities missed, not through lack of intelligence or even intent, but because the gears of the system ground too slowly or didn't turn at all. I think Mr. Little will get his final judgment. Before he died at 80 year old Samuel Little sketched the faces of the women he killed. And I'm sure these jurisdictions will go and try to connect the dots to deal with what he's come to. Take Samuel Little, for example. Officially recognised as America's most prolific serial killer. 89 confirmed victims, possibly over 90. He operated across state lines from the 1970s into the 2000s, murdering vulnerable women, mostly women of colour. And yet, for decades, law enforcement agencies failed to connect the dots. Why? Well, part of it is what we've already discussed decentralised policing. But even what agencies did have the information, there was no unified system compelling them to share that information in a usable way. For much of Little's killing spree. His victims weren't even being recorded as linked cases. And here's the irony. In 1985, the FBI launched ViCAP, the violent criminal apprehension program designed specifically to catch serial offenders by identifying patterns in unsolved cases. But ViCAP was optional. Local departments weren't required to use it. Many didn't. There are 60 confirmed victims so far. Authorities will continue the hunt for the dozens of others. It won't stop, even though little is dead. You know, you just take in for what it's worth. And people like me live with that. And that's bureaucracy for you. A powerful tool. Locked in a cupboard. Because nobody mandate the key. The FBI is still actively searching for information to connect the dots in several of Little's murders. If you have any information, call this number one 800. Call FBI. The weekend I picked up a woman backpack, I weighed. And Matthew was next to me in the seat, and she hopped in. And then two and three. And my son was there, and I killed her. They'll. Sure my son didn't see it, but that only happened one time. So why didn't you do it again? I didn't want my son to see it. And that brings us to something that should chill. Anyone listening to this? In the case of Gary Ridgeway, the green River killer, dozens of women died while multiple police departments worked in silos hoarding information. Detectives even suspected Ridgeway early on. But internal politics and procedural rigidity meant he slipped through their fingers. He kept getting interviewed, kept passing polygraphs. He even gave a cheek swab DNA sample in 1987, but they didn't have the resources to process it properly. Not until the early 2000. That delay. It wasn't because no one was working the case. It was because the system was working exactly as designed, just too slowly. And there's something tragic about that. These weren't rogue officers. This wasn't corruption. This was paperwork. Process. Budgetary constraints. Misalign and incentives. In short, bureaucracy. Now, let's be fair. There have been improvements.   ViCAP is more widely used now. DNA databases are better integrated, but there's still no national mandate for data sharing in violent crime investigations. You've still got over 18,000 separate law enforcement agencies in the United States, and no centralised leadership structure. Compare that to the U.K., where a single body like the National Crime Agency can operate across the country. Or Canada's RCMP. In the US, you've got sheriff's departments, city police, state bureaus, federal agencies all working side by side, just not always together. And it's the gaps in those seams where monsters slip through. The killer may be holding the knife. But too often the system is holding the door. So what can be done? That's the million dollar question. Reform, decentralisation,  improved training, cross-agency collaboration. These are all part of the conversation. But until bureaucracy becomes more nimble, more coordinated, and more accountable, serial killers will keep finding places to hide. And we'll keep digging into the stories. The stories that reveal just how much damage can be done when no one is steering the ship. It's a firearm in the course of that murder, which is a violation of Penal Code section 12-0-22.5. Do you admit or deny that? I admit. It is further legend in counts 2 through 13... Now we're going to talk about the elephant in the room. The Second Amendment. It's just 27 words long and ratified in 1791. A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. At the time, the fledgling United States didn't have a standing army. The founders feared tyranny from without and within. The idea was that every able bodied citizen could take up arms to protect the Republic. But here in the 21st century, bearing arms has morphed into something far more removed from that original context. You don't need to be in a militia. You don't need to register your guns. In many states, and in some places, you don't even need a background check at a gun show. That's not what George Washington had in mind. And if you think we're anti-gun, then hold that thought, because there is an irony here. In a country with a disproportionate number of serial killers, maybe owning a .38 revolver for home defence is, well, just plain common sense. Let's get forensic. Do serial killers actually use guns? Statistically, no. Most serial killers prefer up close and personal methods. Strangulation, blunt force knives. Because for many of them, it's not about killing. It's about control. Exactly. Ted Bundy used a crowbar. Jeffrey Dahmer drugged his victims, then strangled them. John Wayne Gacy, he used rope, torture and pain. A lot has happened in just the past 24 hours as the sniper manhunt literally went nationwide. It began with a task force phone tip from someone claiming responsibility for the sniper killings. One of the few exceptions was the D.C. sniper case. In 2002, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. They used a Bushmaster .223 rifle hidden inside the trunk of a blue Chevy Caprice. Random, distant, terrifying but isolated. Don't forget that most serial killers want that proximity. They want intimacy. And that's what makes them so disturbing. They're not looking to pick off targets at a distance. They want to look you in the eye. Police in Nashville are releasing this chilling surveillance video showing the terrifying moments the shooter blasted their way into the small, private Presbyterian school. But while serial killers themselves rarely rely on guns, the wider epidemic of gun violence in America is impossible to ignore. The video also shows the armed person entering a church office and later stalking the halls with an AR-style weapon drawn. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

00:02:10 – Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off AirKimmel is suspended after mocking Trump, with the FCC accused of pressuring networks into compliance. 00:07:43 – Bureaucracy as Speech PoliceUnelected regulators weaponize licenses and rules to censor content, compared to mafia-style intimidation. 00:24:52 – Both Parties Embrace CensorshipAnalysis that Republicans and Democrats alike are now justifying cancel culture, betraying Kirk's free speech legacy. 00:49:57 – Israel Lobby & Boycott BansConcerns about pro-Israel groups pushing GOP leaders to outlaw boycotts, further undermining free speech. 00:55:09 – Bondi vs. Kirk on Hate SpeechPam Bondi calls to outlaw hate speech, directly contradicting Kirk's past defense of free expression. 01:15:23 – Golden Trump Statue & Cult ImageryDiscussion of Trump's cult-like following, including a golden statue erected in DC, and how his lawsuits read like propaganda hagiographies. 01:18:08 – Weaponizing Lawsuits & CensorshipConcerns that Trump's lawfare isn't about winning in court but punishing media through process, intimidation, and regulatory pressure. 01:47:00 – Dearborn Mayor Tells Christian to LeaveMayor of Dearborn, Michigan tells a resident critical of Hezbollah/Hamas sympathizers that he is “not welcome” in the city, highlighting cultural tensions. 01:50:24 – Gaza, Netanyahu & Just WarDebate over Israel's war in Gaza, Trump's anger at Netanyahu for targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, and the moral principles of just war. 02:06:26 – Celente on Hate Speech & Endless WarsGerald Celente blasts the hypocrisy of labeling dissent as “hate speech” while U.S. presidents wage murderous wars, citing Obama, Clinton, and Bush. 02:10:15 – Trump's Broken Peace PromisesTrump is accused of lying about ending wars while escalating Venezuela strikes. Comparisons are drawn to Duterte's extrajudicial killings in the Philippines. 02:15:53 – Israel, Genocide & Kushner's DealsDiscussion of U.S. support for Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Kushner's billion-dollar Gulf investments, and how financial interests override peace. 02:33:56 – Venezuela, Oil & U.S. MeddlingAnalysis of U.S. attempts to overthrow Maduro, framed as another “war for oil” racket. Corporate and political elites are accused of profiting from intervention. 02:36:21 – We the People's Party VisionCelente announces domain registrations for “We the People's Party,” arguing populism is the future and rallies like “Unite the Kingdom” show the growing pushback. 02:47:21 – FCC Shakedowns & Open CorruptionTrump's use of FCC pressure to extract millions from CBS and Paramount is described as mafia-style extortion. 03:54:37 – Gaza Death Toll & Zionism CritiqueConversation returns to Gaza with Lancet estimates of 200,000 deaths, while U.S. leaders openly align with Israeli policy. Zionism is critiqued as a political ideology, not faith. 02:57:29 – Peace Rally & Isolationist LabelCelente promotes his upcoming Occupy Peace rally, arguing that rejecting endless wars isn't isolationism but moral necessity. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind 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-showOr 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.

00:02:10 – Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off AirKimmel is suspended after mocking Trump, with the FCC accused of pressuring networks into compliance. 00:07:43 – Bureaucracy as Speech PoliceUnelected regulators weaponize licenses and rules to censor content, compared to mafia-style intimidation. 00:24:52 – Both Parties Embrace CensorshipAnalysis that Republicans and Democrats alike are now justifying cancel culture, betraying Kirk's free speech legacy. 00:49:57 – Israel Lobby & Boycott BansConcerns about pro-Israel groups pushing GOP leaders to outlaw boycotts, further undermining free speech. 00:55:09 – Bondi vs. Kirk on Hate SpeechPam Bondi calls to outlaw hate speech, directly contradicting Kirk's past defense of free expression. 01:15:23 – Golden Trump Statue & Cult ImageryDiscussion of Trump's cult-like following, including a golden statue erected in DC, and how his lawsuits read like propaganda hagiographies. 01:18:08 – Weaponizing Lawsuits & CensorshipConcerns that Trump's lawfare isn't about winning in court but punishing media through process, intimidation, and regulatory pressure. 01:47:00 – Dearborn Mayor Tells Christian to LeaveMayor of Dearborn, Michigan tells a resident critical of Hezbollah/Hamas sympathizers that he is “not welcome” in the city, highlighting cultural tensions. 01:50:24 – Gaza, Netanyahu & Just WarDebate over Israel's war in Gaza, Trump's anger at Netanyahu for targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, and the moral principles of just war. 02:06:26 – Celente on Hate Speech & Endless WarsGerald Celente blasts the hypocrisy of labeling dissent as “hate speech” while U.S. presidents wage murderous wars, citing Obama, Clinton, and Bush. 02:10:15 – Trump's Broken Peace PromisesTrump is accused of lying about ending wars while escalating Venezuela strikes. Comparisons are drawn to Duterte's extrajudicial killings in the Philippines. 02:15:53 – Israel, Genocide & Kushner's DealsDiscussion of U.S. support for Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Kushner's billion-dollar Gulf investments, and how financial interests override peace. 02:33:56 – Venezuela, Oil & U.S. MeddlingAnalysis of U.S. attempts to overthrow Maduro, framed as another “war for oil” racket. Corporate and political elites are accused of profiting from intervention. 02:36:21 – We the People's Party VisionCelente announces domain registrations for “We the People's Party,” arguing populism is the future and rallies like “Unite the Kingdom” show the growing pushback. 02:47:21 – FCC Shakedowns & Open CorruptionTrump's use of FCC pressure to extract millions from CBS and Paramount is described as mafia-style extortion. 03:54:37 – Gaza Death Toll & Zionism CritiqueConversation returns to Gaza with Lancet estimates of 200,000 deaths, while U.S. leaders openly align with Israeli policy. Zionism is critiqued as a political ideology, not faith. 02:57:29 – Peace Rally & Isolationist LabelCelente promotes his upcoming Occupy Peace rally, arguing that rejecting endless wars isn't isolationism but moral necessity. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind 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-showOr 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.

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with investigative journalist Steve Baker of The Blaze and founder of The Pragmatic Conservative to unpack the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, the surge in political violence, and the failures of America's security apparatus. From Baker's inside account of the media's disinformation to his deep dive into the FBI's misplaced priorities and ideological bias, this conversation exposes the dangerous intersection of radical rhetoric, government overreach, and a weaponized bureaucracy that threatens our freedoms.   Episode Highlights Steve Baker shares his personal connection to Charlie Kirk and why the assassination sent shockwaves across America and the world The media's playbook and how false narratives about the killer were amplified to deflect responsibility How the FBI's culture, structural failures, and political bias endanger free speech and allow real threats to grow unchecked  

This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.Democracy wasn't just showing up and voting in Athens—it needed infrastructure, and that's where the Boule came in. This episode explores how 500 citizens, chosen at random, met daily to steer the Athenian state, draft proposals, and make democracy happen in real time. Sound impossible? It wasn't. And it's probably more sophisticated than you think.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryCustom Printed Shirts in 3 days! Go to graveyardprinting.com and enter coupon code FANOFHISTORY2025 for 11% offContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zdravo. Tokrat z vami delimo nasvet največjega strokovnjaka za strupene ugrize in pike smrtonosnih živali, dr. Struana Sutherlanda, ki je bolj enostaven, kot bi se vam sprva mogoče zdelo. Po uvodni debati o klapah, odštevanju, pevskem zboru, videu in še čem, ustanovimo še Združenje za zaščito plena in se preselimo v Avstralijo. Tam ugotovimo, da narava ni prijazna babica, ampak bolj mačeha iz kakšne stare pravljice. V epizodi se posvetimo drugemu delu 2. poglavja, če vam bo zmanjkalo tem za kavomat, komodski zmaj in njegove prehranske navade zagotovo rešijo zadrego. Zahvalimo se tudi za 42 ocen na Apple Podcasts in vas rotimo, da nam ne dajete več ocen, še manj pa recenzij. Hvala lepa.

How Great Businesses Become Ineffective BureaucraciesEver stood in line for a passport or permit and thought, “How did it get this bad?” Bureaucracy doesn't start broken—it creeps in. In this episode, we unpack why even great companies calcify: Pournelle's Iron Law (organizations drift to serving themselves), and Parkinson's Law (headcount grows 5–7% a year regardless of workload). Wikiquote+1You'll hear how complexity multiplies—extra layers, approvals, and legacy tech—until speed dies. (Yes, a major UK rail operator still uses fax to reach crews.) And why some governments deliberately keep paper ballots for auditability: simple systems are often the most resilient. The Guardian+1Then we get practical: map the customer journey with value-stream mapping, replace approvals with “freedom within a framework” (think Netflix's culture), flatten spans & layers, and run a quarterly “kill-a-rule” review. You'll leave with an audit checklist to keep decisions close to customers—and bureaucracy out of your business. Lean Enterprise Institute+1Sources: Pournelle's Iron Law; Parkinson's Law; EAC paper-ballot policy; Northern Rail fax reports; Lean Enterprise Institute (VSM); Netflix culture deck.Connect with Chris Cooper:Website - https://businessisgood.com/

Paul returns to discuss his favourite film in the Alien series: Aliens (1986). One snag: Sean and Sarah prefer Alien (1979).Sean tries to derail the review by discussing his frustration with James Cameron's latest films. Paul thinks Terminator 2 "broke James Cameron".Did Paul really prefer Barbie over Oppenheimer?With a sting from the fantastic Marv at 'Pods Like Us'.Chapters1:21 Aliens vs. Alien: A Controversial Debate2:07 James Cameron's Unique Filmmaking Style5:50 The Last Train from Hiroshima9:31 Directors and Their Creative Freedom12:19 Fun vs. Tension in Filmmaking22:23 Bureaucracy in Aliens31:28 The Importance of Ripley's Journey36:54 The Role of Newt in Ripley's Life45:41 Iconic Moments and Character Development55:55: Pods Like Us stingThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wesley Tabor Sr. grew up poor in a broken home, raised by a single mom who later married a convicted felon. Instead of following that path, Wesley became a cop and eventually joined the DEA, where he built a successful 23-year career fighting cartels, gangs, and drug traffickers. In this powerful interview, Wesley reveals how cartels smuggle drugs into the United States, the rise of violent gangs like MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and the Mexican Mafia, and why he believes there's no real justice in America's system. He also opens up about the DUI crash that nearly paralyzed him and almost ended his career, along with unbelievable stories from decades on the frontlines of the war on drugs. This is an unfiltered look into the dangerous world of organized crime, cartel trafficking, and the failures of the justice system—from someone who lived it every day. #DEA #Cartels #DrugTrafficking #MS13 #MexicanMafia #TrueCrimePodcast #TrendeAragua #organizedcrime Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Wesley Tabor Sr.: https://infiltrateamerica.com/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Opening: Torture Methods & Dangerous Gangs 01:00 Meet Wesley Tabor: Story & DEA Career 05:00 Childhood, Poverty, and Finding Purpose 12:00 Joining Law Enforcement: Early Experiences 18:00 Family Influence & Compassion in Policing 23:00 Brush With Death: Surviving a Devastating Crash 36:00 Fighting for Justice after the Accident 48:00 Joining the DEA: Motivation & First Steps 54:00 Drug Interdiction: Highways & Big Seizures 01:03:00 DEA Operations Inside and Outside the U.S. 01:16:00 How Drugs Are Smuggled: Boats, Logistics, and Cartels 01:34:00 From Border to Heartland: Drug Distribution Networks 01:43:00 Corruption in Law Enforcement: Inside Stories 02:01:00 Gang Proliferation & MS-13, Mexican Mafia, & Prisons 02:09:00 Evolution and Tracking of Gangs in America 02:17:00 Modern Gangs, Human Trafficking, and the Border 02:21:00 Struggles, Politics, and Bureaucracy in the Job 02:32:00 High-Stress Ops, Retirement, and Adjusting to Normal Life 02:38:00 Reflections: Career Lessons and Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let us help you find YOUR home in Portugal...Whether you are looking to BUY, RENT or SCOUT, reach out to Carl Munson and connect with the biggest and best network of professionals that have come together through Good Morning Portugal! over the last five years that have seen Portugal's meteoric rise in popularity.Simply contact Carl by phone/WhatsApp on (00 351) 913 590 303, email carl@carlmunson.com or enter your detailsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Let us help you find YOUR home in Portugal...Whether you are looking to BUY, RENT or SCOUT, reach out to Carl Munson and connect with the biggest and best network of professionals that have come together through Good Morning Portugal! over the last five years that have seen Portugal's meteoric rise in popularity.Simply contact Carl by phone/WhatsApp on (00 351) 913 590 303, email carl@carlmunson.com or enter your details

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Ben Smith, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Semafor, and the author of Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral (Penguin Press, 2023), shares his analysis for how the president has come for civil servants, and what it might mean for the government bureaucracy in the future.

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – CDC leadership turmoil intensifies as Congress returns from recess. RFK Jr. and Donald Trump push to dismantle entrenched bureaucracy after the firing of Rochelle Walensky and Susan Monarez. Mass resignations and protests at CDC headquarters expose deep state resistance, sparking fierce political battles as the White House and Senate confront unelected officials blocking accountability...

In Part 2 of his inspiring conversation with Dwayne Kerrigan, Jason Castellan, Co-Founder & CEO of Skyline Group of Companies, goes beyond the growth story to share his philosophy on leadership, risk, and building a multi-generational business.Jason opens up about succession planning, why staying people-focused is Skyline's greatest advantage, and how he balances growth with responsibility to over 1,000 employees and 6,000 investors. He also provides candid insights on Canada's economic headwinds, the housing crisis, energy infrastructure, and the future of clean energy.This episode is not just about real estate—it's about resilience, responsibility, and redefining what it means to lead with integrity.Timestamps00:00 – Believing in yourself & taking risks when young01:30 – What separates Skyline from its peers05:00 – Succession, leadership, and the “piss and vinegar” test09:00 – Building a multi-generational business13:30 – The obligation of leading thousands of employees and investors16:00 – Canada's economic headwinds & the housing affordability crisis20:00 – Lessons from the U.S. & why Canada needs a wake-up call23:00 – Bureaucracy, red tape, and the need for real solutions in housing29:00 – AI, energy demand, and Skyline's role in future infrastructure33:00 – Solar, biogas, and battery storage as scalable solutions39:00 – Evaluating risk: from speculation to disciplined growth44:00 – Advice to young entrepreneurs on risk-taking46:00 – Staying grounded: Jason's unchanging values despite growth49:00 – The power of face-to-face relationships in a digital-first world50:00 – Closing reflections on legacy, integrity, and inspiring the next generationNotable Quotes“When you lose your piss and vinegar, get out of the way.” – advice Jason received from a mentor“We gave up on saying we're in the bricks and mortar business a long time ago. We're in the people business.” – Jason Castellan“Take all the risk when you're young. At 21, you can recover. At 65, you may not.” – Jason Castellan“It takes 25 years to build a reputation and 25 minutes to lose it.” – Jason Castellan“Face-to-face bonds are stickier and last longer than any digital connection.” – Jason CastellanResources & MentionsSkyline Group of Companies → SkylineSkyline Apartment REIT → Learn moreSkyline Industrial REIT → Learn moreSkyline Retail REIT → Learn moreSkyline Clean Energy Fund → Learn moreKey TakeawaysLeadership evolves, values don't – stay true to your integrity as the business grows.Succession is not retirement – restructure roles but never retire from purpose.People are the business – investors, employees, and community matter more than assets.Face-to-face relationships still...

In this Labor Day episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how America's federal bureaucracy has been hijacked by ideology and activism. From DOJ employees throwing food at National Guard troops to a CDC official resigning over politics disguised as science, Professor Giordano reveals how unelected bureaucrats increasingly see themselves as policymakers rather than civil servants. Backed by studies showing overwhelming partisan bias and donation data proving federal employees lean almost entirely in one direction, he connects the bureaucratic takeover to the same ideological capture we have witnessed in America's schools. The result is a dangerous cycle of government weaponization and cultural indoctrination that undermines trust, accountability, and the very foundation of our Republic. Episode Highlights DOJ and CDC employees choose ideology over duty, exposing a weaponized government. Studies reveal a partisan imbalance among federal bureaucrats, 95% liberal views, 84% of donations to Democrats. The parallel between bureaucratic activism and the ideological takeover of America's schools and universities.

A reckoning is taking place in many aspects. Jesse Kelly dives in on this edition of I'm Right.Best Of I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV | 8-29-25 Choq: Visit https://choq.com/jessetv for a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for life Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/JESSEKELLY and use code JESSEKELLY to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Pure Talk: Go to https://www.puretalk.com/JESSETV to make the switchFollow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the guys are joined by Ryan McMillan, CEO & founder of Grayboe — an American-made, high-quality firearms company. Coming from a well-known firearms family and having served as a Navy SEAL, Ryan brings a deep passion for craftsmanship, with a special focus on fiberglass stocks. Follow Grayboe: https://www.instagram.com/grayboe/ Follow Outsider: https://www.instagram.com/outsiderig/ Shop Outsider: https://www.outsider.com/   Follow Jay: https://www.instagram.com/ifjayhadinstagram/ Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/sammackey615/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreOutsider/podcasts Episode sponsored by: Montana Dog Food Company: https://montanadogfoodco.com/ Alpen Optics: https://alpenoptics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keywordscybersecurity, product management, career development, market strategy, customer insights, hacking, music, team building, startup life, risk management  SummaryIn this episode of No Password Required, host Jack Clabby and co-host Kayleigh Melton engage in a lively conversation with John Shipp, a product strategist at Rapid7. They explore John's unique journey from a metalhead to a cybersecurity expert, discussing the importance of passion in career development, the intricacies of product management, and the significance of customer insights in shaping cybersecurity solutions. John shares his early experiences in hacking, the influence of music on his life, and the value of building strong teams and company culture. The episode concludes with a fun segment called the Lifestyle Polygraph, where John answers quirky questions about his ideal cyber team and his dream day with Ric Flair.  TakeawaysBeing a metalhead prepares you for the boardroom.You can follow your passion and thrive in your career.Product management involves understanding customer needs and market dynamics.Curiosity is a key driver in the tech field.Great teams are built on strong leadership and culture.Startup life requires a willingness to take risks.Networking and building relationships are crucial in cybersecurity.Understanding your risk appetite is important when considering career moves.Music can be a significant influence on personal and professional life.Mentorship and sharing knowledge are vital for growth in the industry. TitlesFrom Metal to Management: A Cybersecurity JourneyPassion and Profession: Finding Your Path in Cybersecurity Sound bites"You can follow your passion and thrive.""I learned security at scale.""Curiosity drives my passion for tech." Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Personal Journeys02:49 The Role of Passion in Career Development05:21 Navigating Product Management and Market Strategy08:23 The Evolution of Cybersecurity Skills11:37 The Importance of Customer Insights in Product Development14:35 Early Experiences in Hacking and Cybersecurity17:24 The Influence of Music on Personal and Professional Life20:19 Building Teams and Company Culture23:10 Startup Life and Risk Management26:08 Lifestyle Polygraph: Fun Questions and Insights29:13 Final Thoughts and Connections 

Most people try to avoid the long lines and frustrations that come with vehicle registration and emissions testing. But Rafael Arroyo saw an opportunity to turn that frustration into a service—and a business. In Las Vegas, he combined emissions testing with vehicle registration services, saving people time and hassle. But the state's motor vehicle agency didn't like the competition. They shut him down and made it nearly impossible to continue. On this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with Rafael about how he fought back. With his business on the line, Rafael didn't quit—he built relationships with local legislators, rallied other entrepreneurs, and worked through the political process to pass legislation that protected not only his business but an entire industry. His story is a powerful example of how one person can push back against government overreach—and win. If you've ever felt powerless against red tape or regulations, this conversation will inspire you to take action. Rafael reminds us that freedom and opportunity aren't just ideals—they're something we must defend, one step at a time.

Send us a textWelcome to the Ones Ready 500th episode—proof that sheer stubbornness beats strategy every time. Aaron, Trent, and Peaches hit the milestone the only way they know how: zero prep, maximum chaos. From reminiscing on legends and favorite guests to dunking on officers, bad takes, and the Air Force's love for pointless bureaucracy, nothing is safe. They roast past guests, drag public affairs, tell war stories that shouldn't be real, and still manage to get mad at dudes failing a run test we've been screaming about for years. It's five years, 650 episodes, countless hours of content, and not a single filter in sight.If you came for polished professionalism, wrong show. If you came for blunt honesty, inappropriate jokes, and insider dirt on the world of Air Force Special Warfare—welcome to 500.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – 500 episodes, zero show prep (standard operating procedure) 04:15 – Dolphins, octopi, and derailed conversations 07:20 – Favorite guests, repeat offenders, and tourniquet drama 12:00 – Joanne Bass had more guts than half of DoD 14:20 – Legendary guests dropping mind-blowing stories 17:30 – Bureaucracy, buzzwords, and why groups are useless 20:59 – Trent vs. the officer who called him “Trinton” 23:47 – Curiosity over prep: why Ones Ready never scripts 27:29 – The gag orders that made us more popular 31:57 – Cannon AFB: where careers go to die 35:51 – Dad mode: why we're invested in you 40:16 – Fighting coneheads in comment sections (and losing sanity) 42:46 – From sweaty garages to actual studios 46:28 – Deployment training schedules from hell 50:02 – Deployment mustaches and Ranger “oops, I shot you” stories 54:29 – Why this podcast still exists: we refused to quit 59:24 – Pentagon purges, bad leaders, and calling names 01:02:25 – Official unofficial podcast of the Air Force 01:04:24 – Officer impersonations and comment section hate 01:05:43 – 500 episodes later: thanks for riding with us

SPONSOR: 1) GROUND NEWS: Go to https://ground.news/julian for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to worldwide coverage through my link 2) GhostBed: Use Code "JULIAN" to get extra 25% off GhostBed Sitewide: https://ghostbed.com/julian PATREON https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Ken Klippenstein is a journalist formerly with "The Intercept." His reporting has focused on US federal and national security matters as well as corporate controversies. FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey KEN LINKS - X: https://x.com/kenklippenstein?lang=en - IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenklipp/?hl=en - SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@kenklippenstein JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - Independent Media, Occupy Wall Street, FOIA 13:45 - Avoiding Bias, Ken angers everyone on X, Bernie vs Trump, Echo Chambers 24:17 - Biden's decline, Bureaucracy runs country, Carter-Nixon Story 36:30 - Intel on ground, Postmodernism, Soft Blackmail 45:45 - How Ken gets sources, Working at TYT & The Intercept, JD Vance Dossier & FBI 55:49 - Lies & Truth, Trump's Strategy 1:02:56 - Pendulum politics, Zohran Mamdani 01:12:27 - Epstein 01:23:00 - Epstein Symptom, Isreal Gaza War, Bryan Steil gets cooked 01:32:39 - Gaza fallout, Ken publishes Luigi Mangione Manifesto, Establishment vs People 01:38:48 - Amazon Fulfilment Center Abuse, Ken leaves The Intercept 01:47:44 - Glenn Greenwald, The Pentagon, Tower 22 Investigation 01:58:46 - JFK Coverup, JFK Files Dump 02:10:17 - State Fusion Centers, Big Brother 02:14:56 - John Kiriakou, Palantir Takeover 02:21:13 - Homeland Security AI Corps, Gov vs. Corps 02:30:52 - Intel-Media Pipeline, Social Media Kill Switch, 2028 02:43:07 - Elon Musk, DOGE, USAID 02:52:31 - Free Speech 02:56:05 - Ken's work CREDITS: - Host & Producer: Julian Dorey - Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 330 - Ken Klippenstein Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop speaks with Juan Verhook, founder of Tender Market, about how AI reshapes creativity, work, and society. They explore the risks of AI-generated slop versus authentic expression, the tension between probability and uniqueness, and why the complexity dilemma makes human-in-the-loop design essential. Juan connects bureaucracy to proto-AI, questions the incentives driving black-box models, and considers how scaling laws shape emergent intelligence. The conversation balances skepticism with curiosity, reflecting on authenticity, creativity, and the economic realities of building in an AI-driven world. You can learn more about Juan Verhook's work or connect with him directly through his LinkedIn or via his website at tendermarket.eu.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 – Stewart and Juan open by contrasting AI slop with authentic creative work. 05:00 – Discussion of probability versus uniqueness and what makes output meaningful. 10:00 – The complexity dilemma emerges, as systems grow opaque and fragile. 15:00 – Why human-in-the-loop remains central to trustworthy AI. 20:00 – Juan draws parallels between bureaucracy and proto-AI structures. 25:00 – Exploration of black-box models and the limits of explainability. 30:00 – The role of economic incentives in shaping AI development. 35:00 – Reflections on nature versus nurture in intelligence, human and machine. 40:00 – How scaling laws drive emergent behavior, but not always understanding. 45:00 – Weighing authenticity and creativity against automation's pull. 50:00 – Closing thoughts on optimism versus pessimism in the future of work.Key InsightsAI slop versus authenticity – Juan emphasizes that much of today's AI output tends toward “slop,” a kind of lowest-common-denominator content driven by probability. The challenge, he argues, is not just generating more information but protecting uniqueness and cultivating authenticity in an age where machines are optimized for averages.The complexity dilemma – As AI systems grow in scale, they become harder to understand, explain, and control. Juan frames this as a “complexity dilemma”: every increase in capability carries a parallel increase in opacity, leaving us to navigate trade-offs between power and transparency.Human-in-the-loop as necessity – Instead of replacing people, AI works best when embedded in systems where humans provide judgment, context, and ethical grounding. Juan sees human-in-the-loop design not as a stopgap, but as the foundation for trustworthy AI use.Bureaucracy as proto-AI – Juan provocatively links bureaucracy to early forms of artificial intelligence. Both are systems that process information, enforce rules, and reduce individuality into standardized outputs. This analogy helps highlight the social risks of AI if left unexamined: efficiency at the cost of humanity.Economic incentives drive design – The trajectory of AI is not determined by technical possibility alone but by the economic structures funding it. Black-box models dominate because they are profitable, not because they are inherently better for society. Incentives, not ideals, shape which technologies win.Nature, nurture, and machine intelligence – Juan extends the age-old debate about human intelligence into the AI domain, asking whether machine learning is more shaped by architecture (nature) or training data (nurture). This reflection surfaces the uncertainty of what “intelligence” even means when applied to artificial systems.Optimism and pessimism in balance – While AI carries risks of homogenization and loss of meaning, Juan maintains a cautiously optimistic view. By prioritizing creativity, human agency, and economic models aligned with authenticity, he sees pathways where AI amplifies rather than diminishes human potential.

Join us for an explosive episode of Joe Untamed as we dive into the heart of America's urban crisis and the change in federal law enforcement. Exactly one week after President Trump's bold declaration of "Liberation Day" in Washington, D.C., we unpack the dramatic takeover of the city's policing with retired Air Force Colonel Berney Flowers. As a former congressional candidate, author, and podcast host, Berney brings his unique perspective from nearly 21 years of military service, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, to dissect the failures of state leadership in Maryland and the potential blueprint Trump's DC crackdown offers for other high-crime areas. We'll explore whether this is a temporary fix or a model for the future, and how his experiences in conflict zones shape his views on domestic safety. But that's not all—our second guest, Kyle Seraphin, a suspended FBI whistleblower turned relentless reformer, will expose the rot within the bureau under the new leadership of Kash Patel and Dan Bongino. With Kyle's firsthand account of the FBI's mishandling of cases like January 6 and the Epstein client list, we'll uncover the corruption that has plagued the organization and question whether Patel and Bongino can truly turn the tide. From Kyle's daily show on Rumble to his sharp critiques on X, this episode promises to ignite your passion for truth and justice. Don't miss this unfiltered, hard-hitting conversation that could redefine your understanding of crime, corruption, and the fight for bringing America back.  

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On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Michael Jagdeo, a headhunter and founder working with Exponent Labs and The Syndicate, about the cycles of money, power, and technology that shape our world. Their conversation touches on financial history through The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson and William Bagehot's The Money Market, the rise and fall of financial centers from London to New York and the new Texas Stock Exchange, the consolidation of industries and the theory of oligarchical collectivism, the role of AI as both tool and chaos agent, Bitcoin and “quantitative re-centralization,” the dynamics of exponential organizations, and the balance between collectivism and individualism. Jagdeo also shares recruiting philosophies rooted in stories like “stone soup,” frameworks like Yu-Kai Chou's Octalysis and the User Type Hexad, and book recommendations including Salim Ismail's Exponential Organizations and Arthur Koestler's The Act of Creation. Along the way they explore servant leadership, Price's Law, Linux and open source futures, religion as an operating system, and the cyclical nature of civilizations. You can learn more about Michael Jagdeo or reach out to him directly through Twitter or LinkedIn.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Stewart Alsop introduces Michael Jagdeo, who shares his path from headhunting actuaries and IT talent into launching startups with Exponent Labs and The Syndicate.00:10 They connect recruiting to financial history, discussing actuaries, The Ascent of Money, and William Bagehot's The Money Market on the London money market and railways.00:15 The Rothschilds, institutional knowledge, and Corn Laws lead into questions about New York as a financial center and the quiet launch of the Texas Stock Exchange by Citadel and BlackRock.00:20 Capital power, George Soros vs. the Bank of England, chaos, paper clips, and Orwell's oligarchical collectivism frame industry consolidation, syndicates, and stone soup.00:25 They debate imperial conquest, bourgeoisie leisure, the decline of the middle class, AI as chaos agent, digital twins, Sarah Connor, Godzilla, and nuclear metaphors.00:30 Conversation turns to Bitcoin, “quantitative re-centralization,” Jack Bogle, index funds, Robinhood micro bailouts, and AI as both entropy and negative entropy.00:35 Jagdeo discusses Jim Keller, Tenstorrent, RISC-V, Nvidia CUDA, exponential organizations, Price's Law, bureaucracy, and servant leadership with the parable of stone soup.00:40 Recruiting as symbiosis, biophilia, trust, Judas, Wilhelm Reich, AI tools, Octalysis gamification, Jordan vs. triangle offense, and the role of laughter in persuasion emerge.00:45 They explore religion as operating systems, Greek gods, Comte's stages, Nietzsche, Jung, nostalgia, scientism, and Jordan Peterson's revival of tradition.00:50 The episode closes with Linux debates, Ubuntu, Framer laptops, PewDiePie, and Jagdeo's nod to Liminal Snake on epistemic centers and turning curses into blessings.Key InsightsOne of the central insights of the conversation is how financial history repeats through cycles of consolidation and power shifts. Michael Jagdeo draws on William Bagehot's The Money Market to explain how London became the hub of European finance, much like New York later did, and how the Texas Stock Exchange signals a possible southern resurgence of financial influence in America. The pattern of wealth moving with institutional shifts underscores how markets, capital, and politics remain intertwined.Jagdeo and Alsop emphasize that industries naturally oligarchize. Borrowing from Orwell's “oligarchical collectivism,” Jagdeo notes that whether in diamonds, food, or finance, consolidation emerges as economies of scale take over. This breeds syndicates and monopolies, often interpreted as conspiracies but really the predictable outcome of industrial maturation.Another powerful theme is the stone soup model of collaboration. Jagdeo applies this parable to recruiting, showing that no single individual can achieve large goals alone. By framing opportunities as shared ventures where each person adds their own ingredient, leaders can attract top talent while fostering genuine symbiosis.Technology, and particularly AI, is cast as both chaos agent and amplifier of human potential. The conversation likens AI to nuclear power—capable of great destruction or progress. From digital twins to Sarah Connor metaphors, they argue AI represents not just artificial intelligence but artificial knowledge and action, pushing humans to adapt quickly to its disruptive presence.The discussion of Bitcoin and digital currencies reframes decentralization as potentially another trap. Jagdeo provocatively calls Bitcoin “quantitative re-centralization,” suggesting that far from liberating individuals, digital currencies may accelerate neo-feudalism by creating new oligarchies and consolidating financial control in unexpected ways.Exponential organizations and the leverage of small teams emerge as another key point. Citing Price's Law, Jagdeo explains how fewer than a dozen highly capable individuals can now achieve billion-dollar valuations thanks to open source hardware, AI, and network effects. This trend redefines scale, making nimble collectives more powerful than bureaucratic giants.Finally, the episode highlights the cyclical nature of civilizations and belief systems. From Rome vs. Carthage to Greek gods shifting with societal needs, to Nietzsche's “God is dead” and Jung's view of recurring deaths of divinity, Jagdeo argues that religion, ideology, and operating systems reflect underlying incentives. Western nostalgia for past structures, whether political or religious, risks idolatry, while the real path forward may lie in new blends of individualism, collectivism, and adaptive tools like Linux and AI.

Guests: Joseph Postell, Todd Starnes, & Korey D. Maas Host Scot Bertram talks with Joseph Postell, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, about the conservative counter-revolution against the bureaucratic state as detailed in his book Bureaucracy in America: The Administrative State’s Challenge to Constitutional Government. Todd Starnes, commentator, author, and radio host, discusses his new book Star-Spangled Blessings: Devotions for Patriots. And Korey D. Maas, chairman and associate professor of history at Hillsdale College, gives a survey of the life and work of English reformer and martyr Robert Barnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As President Trump pushes to unwind one proxy war—with Russia in Ukraine—he's ramping up another in this hemisphere: ordering the Pentagon to ready battle plans against Latin American drug cartels. On our panel, Cato scholars weigh the odds of a Putin deal and the risk of replaying past drug war disasters.Featuring Ryan Bourne, Ian Vásquez, Gene Healy, and Justin LoganLinks for Show NotesJustin Logan, “Trump Shouldn't Settle for European Spending Pledges,” Foreign Policy, July 25, 2025Brandan P. Buck, “Invading Mexico Will Not Solve the Cartel Problem,” The American Conservative, December 17, 2024Ian Vasquez, “Deregulation in Argentina: Milei Takes “Deep Chainsaw” to Bureaucracy and Red Tape,” Free Society (Spring 2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took little more than a single generation for the centuries-old Roman Empire to fall. In those critical decades, while Christians and pagans, legions and barbarians, generals and politicians squabbled over dwindling scraps of power, two men – former comrades on the battlefield – rose to prominence on opposite sides of the great game of empire. Roman general Flavius Stilicho, the man behind the Roman throne, dedicated himself to restoring imperial glory, only to find himself struggling for his life against political foes. Alaric, King of the Goths, desired to be a friend of Rome, was betrayed by it, and given no choice but to become its enemy. Battling each other to a standstill, these two warriors ultimately overcame their differences in order to save the empire from enemies on all sides. And when Stilicho fell, Alaric took vengeance on Rome, sacking it in 410, triggering the ultimate downfall of the Western Empire. To discuss this critical decade in Western history is Don Hollway, author of “At the Gates of Rome: The Fall of the Eternal City, AD 410.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopes to fix the Santee Sioux Nation's lack of clean drinking water faded as federal funding for a pipeline project is increasingly tangled in government turmoil. Tribal citizens are forced to drink bottled water to avoid the high levels of manganese in well water. On the Navajo Nation, dozens of people's water wells are contaminated with chemicals, like benzene, associated with the oil and gas drilling industry. There are many mysterious, uncapped wells that could be contributing to the problem. They are just two of the problems tribal citizens are having when it comes to accessing the most basic resource. GUESTS Heather Tanana (Diné), initiative lead of the Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribal Communities and law professor at the University of Denver Nicole Horseherder (Navajo), executive director of Tó Nizhóní Ání Kameron Runnels (Santee Sioux), vice chairman of the Santee Sioux Nation Jerry Redfern, staff reporter for Capital & Main

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano sits down with George Hill, retired FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst, to expose the pervasive corruption festering within America's bureaucracy. They examine the disturbing revelations from declassified documents, the culture of disengagement which has eroded civic responsibility, and the weaponization of intelligence agencies against the American people. They break down how unchecked bureaucratic power threatens the very foundation of the Republic, why whistleblowers face retaliation instead of protection, and the urgent need for Congressional action to restore accountability and transparency. Episode Highlights Declassified documents confirm long-standing corruption inside intelligence agencies and the FBI. Whistleblowers face systemic retaliation, revealing Congress's failure to protect them. Oikophobia fuels cultural disengagement, self-hatred, and the rise of an unaccountable, unchecked bureaucracy that threatens the Republic.