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In this classic episode from season 7 Dr's J and Santhosh cover the cloak and dagger world of espionage medicine. Along the way they cover Cold War Era soviet medicine, Project Artichoke, Dengue fever, brainwashing, truth serums, anticholinergic syndrome, cyanide pills, hydra agents and henchmen preparedness, and a surprising place to keep an escape kit. So sit back and relax as we debrief you on the secrets of the medical spy world!Sources1) http://factsanddetails.com/russia/Education_Health_Transportation_Energy/sub9_6b/entry-5145.html2)truth serum  https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/kent-csi/vol5no2/html/v05i2a09p_0001.htm3) http://www.bioethics.net/2016/03/military-suicide-capsules-and-medical-ethics/4)https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/cia-issued-rectal-tool-kit5)https://www.historyonthenet.com/8-amazing-spy-gadgets-used-during-the-cold-war Supporting us monthly has all sorts of perks! You get ad free episodes, bonus musical parody, behind the scenes conversations not available to regular folks and more!! Your support helps us to pay for more guest interviews, better equipment, and behind the scenes people who know what they are doing! https://plus.acast.com/s/travelmedicinepodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As President Trump wages tariff wars around the world and upends the U.S. alliance with Ukraine, conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat and Margaret Hoover discuss the president's actions, his address to Congress, and the future of the GOP.While Douthat defends the Trump administration's goal of achieving an armistice in Ukraine and convincing Europe to take on greater responsibility, he says that calling Zelensky a dictator “is not a good plan.” He also suggests a lasting peace will depend on whether Putin negotiates in good faith and whether the U.S. and Europe can provide a credible security guarantee.Douthat explains why tariffs appeal to Trump, but he says the way the administration has approached threatening and imposing them on allies like Mexico and Canada does not amount to a “coherent, long-term policy plan.”Douthat also talks about his new book on The New York Times bestseller list, “Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious." He reflects on signs of growing openness to religion in society, the mystical side of UFO culture, and the stumbling blocks that deter some people from embracing faith. The devout Catholic also comments on the state of the Catholic Church as Pope Francis' health declines.Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Fairweather Foundation, Peter and Mark Kalikow, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, Charles R. Schwab, Damon Button, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Annie Lamont through The Lamont Family Fund, Cheryl Cohen Effron and Blair Effron, and Al and Kathy Hubbard. Corporate funding is provided by Stephens Inc. 

Good and bad unintended consequences.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.The highest cost of losing a war is the rage of your children."Maybe the Canadian is not so much an 'ex' girlfriend?" Orsi leered. It was the old 'if he is so good that she still wants him back after a colossal screw up, I wanted a taste' expression."Do you think she will help you?" Katalin inquired."She'll help," Pamela huffed playfully. "My grandson has plenty of ex-girlfriends. Most of them want him back, despite his colorful lifestyle. It is one of his more amusing qualities.""Let's get something to eat," I tried to turn the conversation away from my past sexcapades."You are engaged?" Jolan didn't miss a beat."It is complicated," I sighed. "Let's just say I really like her, but she's seven years older, divorced with one young daughter and has a father who hates that I live and breathe.""Do you have any male friends?" Monika joined the Cáel Quiz Bowl."Yes," I replied with confidence. "My roommate Timothy and I are great friends.""He's gay," Pamela pierced their disbelief. "He and Cáel are true brothers-in-arms, I'll give Cáel that much.""Do you have any straight male friends?" Orsi was enjoying taunting me."Do Chaz or Vincent count?" I looked to Pamela."They are straight males, but they don't really know you yet," Pamela failed to be of much help. "I think Vincent insinuated he'd shoot you if you dated any of his three daughters. It was friendly of him to warn you. I supposed that could be construed as liking you.""Are all your acquaintances violent?" Anya seemed worried."Vincent isn't violent. He's with the US FBI," I retorted. Pause. "Okay, he carries a gun and shoots it, he's a law officer. They can do that.""You seem to be stressed," Orsi put an arm around my waist. "Let us ease your worries." Hallelujah!Note: One of History's LessonsIn the last 75 years of military history, airpower had been a decisive factor in every major conflict, save one. Most Americans would think the one exception was US involvement in Vietnam and they'd be wrong: right country, wrong time. Indochina's War of Independence against France was the exception. There, the French Air Force was simply inadequate to the task.Yes, the United States and its allies eventually lost the struggle in Vietnam. But it was their airpower that kept the conflict running as long as it did. For the most part, the Allied and Communist military hardware on the ground were equivalent. While the Allies had superior quantities of supplies, the Communists countered that with numbers, and therein lies the rub.Airpower allowed the Allies to smash large North Vietnamese formations south of the Demilitarized Zone and thus prevented the numerical advantage from coming into play. The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong made one serious stab at a conventional militarily challenge to the Allies, the Tet Offensive, and after initial successes, they were crushed.With the NVA unable to flex their superior numbers, the Allies were able to innovate helicopter-borne counter-insurgency operations. The North Vietnam's Army (NVA) was forced to operate in smaller units, so the Allies were able to engage them in troop numbers that helicopters could support. The air forces didn't deliver ultimate victory, but air power alone had never been able to do so on land. It was only when the US lost faith in achieving any positive outcome in Viet Nam and pulled out, that the North was finally able to overrun the South 20 months later. But every major power today understands the lesson.End of Note(Big Trouble in Little China)The military importance of airpower was now haunting the leadership of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Their problem wasn't aircraft. Most of their air fleet consisted of the most advanced models produced during the last two decades. The problem was that 80% of their pilots were dead, or dying. Their ground crews were in the same peril. Even shanghaiing commercial pilots couldn't meet the projected pilot shortfall.Classic PLA defense doctrine was to soak up an enemy (Russian) attack and bog down the aggressor with semi-guerilla warfare (classic small unit tactics backed up with larger, light infantry formations). Then, when the invaders were over-extended and exhausted, the armored / mechanized / motorized forces would counter-attack and destroy their foes. This last bit required air superiority through attrition.The twin enemies of this strategy were the price of technology and the Chinese economic priorities. With the rising cost of the high-tech equipment and a central government focus on developing the overall economy, the Chinese went for an ever smaller counter attack striking force, thus skewing the burden of depth of support far in favor of their relatively static militia/police units.So now, while the PLA / PLAAF's main divisions, brigades and Air Wings were some of the best equipped on the planet, the economic necessities had also meant the militia was financially neglected, remaining little more than early Cold War Era non-mechanized infantry formations. To compensate, the Chinese had placed greater and greater emphasis on the deployment capabilities of their scarcer, technologically advanced formations.When the Anthrax outbreak started, the strike force personnel were the first personnel 'vaccinated'. Now those men and women were coughing out the last days and hours of their lives. Unfortunately, you couldn't simply put a few commercial truck drivers in a T-99 Main Battle Tank and expect them to be anything more than a rolling coffin. The same went for a commercial airline pilot and a Chengdu J-10 multi-role fighter. The best you could hope for was for him/her to make successful takeoffs and landings.A further critical factor was that the Khanate's first strike had also targeted key defense industries. The damage hadn't been irreparable. Most military production would be only a month to six weeks behind schedule. But there would be a gap.It was just becoming clear that roughly 80% of their highly-trained, frontline combatants were going to die anyway. Their Reserves were looking at 30~40% attrition due to the illness as well. In the short term (three months), they would be fighting with whatever they started with. Within the very short term (one week), they were going to have a bunch of high-priced equipment and no one trained to use it. With chilling practicality, the Chinese leaders decided to throw their dying troopers into one immediate, massive counter-offensive against the Khanate.Just as Temujin predicted they would. Things were playing out according to plan.Note: World Events SummaryRound #1 had seen the Khanate unite several countries under one, their, banner. Earth  and  Sky soldiers had rolled across the Chinese border as their Air Force and Missile Regiments had used precision strikes to hammer Chinese bases, sever their transportation network and crippled their civilian infrastructure.Next, the frontier offensive units had been obliterated, the cities bypassed and the Khanate Tumens had sped forward to the geographic junctures between what the Khanate wanted and from whence the PLA had to come. In the last phase of Round #1, the Khanate prepped for the inevitable PLA / PLAAF counter-strike.Round #2 had now begun:Step One: Declare to the World that the Khanate was a nuclear power. As history would later reveal, this was a lie, but no one had any way of initially knowing that. Hell, the Khanate hadn't even existed 72 hours ago. Satellite imagery did show the Khanate had medium-range strategic missiles capable of hitting any location in the People's Republic. In Beijing, a nuclear response was taken off the table.Step Two: Initiate the largest air-battle in the history of Asia. Not just planes either. Both sides flew fleets of UCAV's at one another. It wasn't really even a battle between China and just the Khanate. Virtually all of the UAV technology the Khanate was using was Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese in origin, plus some US-Russian-shared technology thrown into the mix.When the South Korean design team saw the footage of their bleeding-edge dogfighting UCAVs shooting down their PRC opponents, they were thrilled (their design rocked!), shocked (what was their 'baby' doing dominating Chinese airspace?) and anxious (members of South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration, DAPA, were rushing over to chat with them).Similar things were happening in Japan, Taiwan, Russia and the United States. The Communist Party leadership in Beijing were beginning to seriously consider the possibility that everyone was out to get them. Of course, all the Ambassadors in Beijing were bobbing their heads with the utmost respect while swearing on the lives of their first born sons that their nations had nothing to do with any of this.These foreign diplomats promised to look into these egregious breaches of their scientific integrity and were saying how sorry they were that the PLA and PLAAF were getting ass-raped for the World's viewing pleasure. No, they couldn't stop the Khanate posting such things to the internet, something to do with freedom. Paranoia had been creeping into the Potentates' thoughts since the Pakistan/Aksai Chan incident.As they watched their very expensive jets and UCAV's being obliterated, distrust of the global community became the 800 pound gorilla in the room. To add habaneros to the open wounds, the United States and the United Kingdom began dropping hints that they had some sort of highly personal communication conduit with the Khanate's secretive and unresponsive leadership. Yes Virginia Wolfe, the Western World was out to get the People's Republic.'Great Mao's Ghost', all that claptrap their grandfathers had babbled on about (1) the Korea War, (2) the Sino-Soviet grudge match, (3) the Sino-Vietnamese conflict and (4) the persistent support for the renegade province of Formosa all being a continuous effort by the liberal democracies and post-colonial imperialist to contain Chinese communism, didn't sound so crazy anymore.Step Three: Plaster all those PLA ground units that had started moving toward them when the air war began and the Chinese envisioned they would control the skies. The T-99 was a great tank. It also blew up rather spectacularly when it was stuck on a rail car (you don't drive your tanks halfway across China, it kills the treads).As Craig Kilborn put into his late night repertoire:"What do you call a Khanate UCAV driver who isn't an ace yet? Late for work.""What's the difference between me coming off a weekend long Las Vegas bender and a Khanate pilot? Not a damn thing. We've both been up for three days straight, yet everyone expects us to work tonight."Some PLA generals decided to make an all-out charge at the Tumens. Genghis's boys and girls were having none of that. They weren't using their Russian-built Khanate tanks to kill Chinese-built PLA tanks. No, their tanks were sneaking around and picking off the Chinese anti-air vehicles.The Chinese tanks and APCs engaged the dismounted Khanate infantry who, as Aksai Chin had shown, possessed some of the latest anti-tank weaponry. In the few cases where the PLA threw caution to the wind, they did some damage to the Khanate by sheer weight of numbers. For the rest, it was death by airpower.With their anti-air shield gone, the battle became little more than a grisly, real-life FPS game. It wasn't 'THE END'. China still had over 2,000,000 troops to call upon versus the roughly 200,000 the Khanate could currently muster. The PLA's new dilemma was how to transport these mostly truck-bound troops anywhere near the front lines without seeing them also exterminated from the air.After the Tumens gobbled up the majority of the PLA's available mobile forces, they resumed their advance toward the provincial boundaries of Xinjiang and Nin Mongol. There was little left to slow them down. The Chinese still held most of the urban centers in Xinjiang and Nei Mongol, yet they were isolated. And Khanate follow-up forces (the national armies they'd 'inherited') were putting the disease-riddled major municipalities under siege.All over the 24/7 World Wide News cycle, talking heads and military gurus were of two minds about the Khanate's offensive. Most harped on the fact that while the Khanate was making great territorial gains, it was barely making a dent in the Chinese population and economy. Uniformly, those people insisted that before the end of November, the Khanate would be crushed and a reordering of Asia was going to be the next great Mandate for the United Nations.A few of the braver unconventional pundits pointed out the same thing, but with the opposite conclusion, arguing:1.There were virtually no military forces in the conquered areas to contend with the Khanate's hold on the regions.2.Their popularity in the rural towns and countryside seriously undercut any hope for a pro-PRC insurgency.3.Driving the Khanate's forces back to their starting points would be a long and difficult endeavor that the World Economy might not be able to endure.When the PLAAF was effectively castrated after thirty-six hours of continuous aerial combat, a lot of experts were left with egg on their faces. One lone commentator asked the most fearful question of all. Where was the Khanate getting the financing, technical know-how and expertise to pull all of this off? There was a reason to be afraid of that answer.And while I was entertaining my six sailor-saviors, there were two other things of a diplomatic nature only just revealing themselves. Publically, Vladimir Putin had graciously offered to mediate the crisis while 'stealthily' increasing the readiness of his Eastern Military District. If there was any confusion, that meant activating a shitload of troops on the Manchurian border, not along the frontiers of the former nations of Mongolia and Kazakhstan.After all, Mongolia was terribly poor. Manchuria/Northeastern China? Manchuria was rich, rich, rich! From the Kremlin, Putin spoke of 'projecting a presence' into the 'lost territory' of Manchuria, citing Russia's long involvement in the region. By his interpretation of history, the Russians (aka the Soviet Union) had rescued Manchukuo (the theoretically INDEPENDENT Imperial Japanese puppet state of Manchuria) from the Japanese in 1945. They'd even given it back to the PRC for safekeeping after World War II was concluded.Putin promised Russia was ready and willing to help out the PRC once again, suggesting that maybe a preemptive intervention would forestall the inevitable Khanate attack, thus saving the wealthy, industrialized province from the ravages of war. Surely Putin's Russians could be relied on to withdraw once the Khanate struggle was resolved? Surprisingly, despite being recent beneficiaries of President Putin's promises, the Ukraine remained remiss in their accolades regarding his rectitude.In the other bit of breaking news; an intermediary convinced the Khanate to extend an invitation to the Red Cross, Red Crescent and the WHO to investigate the recently conquered regions in preparations for a humanitarian mission.That intermediary was Hana Sulkanen; for reasons no one could fathom, she alone had the clout to get the otherwise unresponsive new regime to open up and she was using that influence to bring about a desperately needed relief effort to aid the civilians caught up in that dynastic struggle. A Princess indeed. No one was surprised that the PRC protested, claiming that since the territory wasn't conquered, any intervention was a gross violation of Chinese sovereignty.End of Note(To Live and Die in Hun-Gray)Orsi may have been the troupe leader, but Anya needed me more, so she came first."I need a shower before we catch some dinner," I announced as we meandered the streets of Mindszent. My lady friends were all processing that as I wound an arm around Anya's waist and pulled her close. "Shower?" I smiled down at her, she was about 5 foot 7. It took her a few seconds to click on my invitation."Yeah, sure, that would be nice," she reciprocated my casual waist hold. Several of her friends giggled over her delay. We were heading back to the Seven Fishermen's Guest House."Do you do this, picking up strange girls you've barely met for, you know?" she said in Bulgarian, as she looked at me expectantly."Yes and no," I began, in Russian. "I often find myself encountering very intriguing women, for which I know I am a fortunate man. I embrace sensuality. That means I know what I'm doing, but I'm not the 'bring him home to meet the parents' kind of guy.""What of your fiancée? Do you feel bad about cheating on her?" Anya pursued me."Hana is wonderful. I've met her father and it went badly both times," I confessed."How?" Anya looked concerned for me."Would you two speak a language the rest of us can understand?" Monika teased us."Very well," I nodded to Monika, and turned back to Anya, "The first time, his son raped a girl and I threatened the young man's life," I revealed. "Jormo, Hana's father, wasn't happy when I did so. The second time, he hit me twice, once in the gut and once in the head," I continued."Why did he hit you?" Orsi butted in."I'd rather not say. You may think less of me," I confessed. Pamela gave me a wink for playing my audience so well. I'm glad she's family (kinda/sorta)."The boy, he is dead?" Magdalena guessed. "Hana's brother?""I really shouldn't talk about that," I evaded. "It is a family matter." That's right. The family that my grandmother had brought me into as her intern / slayer-in-training. There is no reason to create a new lie when you can embellish a previous one."Do you ever feel bad about what you do?" Katalin asked Pamela. We love movies."As I see it, if I show up looking for you, you've done something to deserve it," Pamela gave her sage philosophy behind being an assassin."Are you, bi-sexual?" Jolan murmured. Pamela smacked me in the chest as I laughed. "Did I say something wrong?" Jolan worried. Pamela was a killer."No, you are fine," Pamela patted Jolan's shoulder. "I'm straight and happily so. It just so happens that most of my co-workers are women. Day in, day out, nothing but sweaty female bodies working out, sparring and grappling together, and afterwards, the massages."That was my Grandma, poking all the lesbian buttons of the women around me. Best of all, she did it with the detached air of a sexually indifferent matron. She was stirring up the lassies while keeping them focused on me. We walked into the courtyard of our guest house."Don't take too long, you two," Orsi teased us."Ha!" Pamela chuckled. "That's like asking the Sun to hurry up and rise, the Moon to set too soon, or the sea to stay at low tide forever.""Anya," I whispered into her ear. "How many orgasms do you want?" Anya's eyes expanded. Her eyes flickered toward her friends, then back to me. She held up one finger, I grinned speculatively. Anya held up two fingers. I kissed her fingers.

-CHAPTERS-00:00 Introduction to Philip Tuttle's Military Journey02:39 The Cold War Era and Special Forces in Berlin08:33 Personal Motivations and Family Influence on Military Career11:49 Transitioning to Special Forces Selection21:45 The Global Military Landscape in the Late 1970s25:00 Tensions and Military Readiness During the Cold War29:37 Crisis in Berlin: The Art Nicholson Incident32:17 Iranian Hostage Crisis: Standby and Alert35:40 The 1980s: Tensions Rise with Reaganomics38:47 Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Operations48:51 The Soviet Union's Invasion of Afghanistan58:01 The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Turning Point01:03:56 Post-Cold War Vacuum: New Challenges Ahead01:06:08 The Challenges of Special Operations Missions01:14:36 Family Dynamics in a Military Career01:26:47 Reflections on Life After Service-SUMMARY-In this episode, DJ interviews Philip Tuttle, a former Green Beret with a unique story that spans several decades of military history, including the Cold War, the Iranian Hostage Crisis, and the events leading up to and following 9/11. Philip shares insights into his career, the evolution of Special Forces, and the importance of family and legacy. He reflects on the challenges of balancing military life with being a present father and husband, and discusses the impact of significant historical events on his life and career.

Who was James Jesus Angleton? Why is he important to understanding America in the Cold War era?

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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Robert Baumann about growing up during the cold war, the history of the cold war, and his experiences living in the Soviet Union. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-baumann-47858737/ Online Presentations: The Soviet Union in Afghanistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgIkhXaTBUw Books: Russian-Soviet Unconventional War in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Afghanistan https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/combat-studies-institute/csi-books/LP20_Russian-SovietUnconventionalWars.pdf Armed Peacekeepers in Bosnia https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/combat-studies-institute/csi-books/baumann_bosnia.pdf My Clan Against The World: US And Coalition Forces In Somalia, 1992-1994 https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/Primer-on-Urban-Operation/Documents/My-Clan-Against-the-World.pdf Invasion, Intervention, Intervasion: A Concise History of the U.S. Army in Operation Uphold Democracy https://www.loc.gov/item/2023693137/ Articles: SUBJECT NATIONALITIES IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF IMPERIAL RUSSIA: THE CASE OF THE BASHKIRS https://www.jstor.org/stable/2498099 "The Central Army Sports Club (TsSKA): Forging a Military Tradition in Soviet Ice Hockey," The Journal of Sports History, No. 2 (1988), 151-66. https://search.gesis.org/publication/csa-pei-4980127 A Central Asian Perspective on Russian Soft Power The View from Tashkent https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/July-August-2018/Baumann-Asian/ “The Decembrist Revolt and its Aftermath: Values in Conflict,” Interagency Journal, 2019. https://thesimonscenter.org/featured-articles/featured-article-the-decembrist-revolt-and-its-aftermath-2/ Russians Are Busy Hammering Out Their “Ideology of the Future” https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/September-October-2023/Ideology-of-the-Future/ Russia's Latest Historical Revisionism and Reinventing the Future https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/Online-Exclusive/2022-OLE/Baumann/ Mobilizing History to Promote Patriotism and a New Past https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/military-review/Archives/English/ND-19/Baumann-Russian-Patriotism.pdf Russian Antiwar Music in American Perspective https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/Online-Exclusive/2023-OLE/Baumann/ Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Heartland's Tim Benson is joined by Spencer D. Bakich, Professor of International Studies and Director of the National Security Program at the Virginia Military Institute, and Senior Fellow at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, to discuss his new book, The Gulf War: George H. W. Bush and American Grand Strategy in the Post-Cold War Era. They chat about how Bush fashioned a grand strategy to bring about a New World Order designed to transform international politics by focusing on great power cooperation through the United Nations, how Bush's strategic beliefs oriented American statecraft in peace and war, and how the war's outcome exposed faulty assumptions about the international system that underpinned that strategy.Get the book here:  https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700636884/the-gulf-war/

Heartland's Tim Benson is joined by Spencer D. Bakich, Professor of International Studies and Director of the National Security Program at the Virginia Military Institute, and Senior Fellow at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, to discuss his new book, The Gulf War: George H. W. Bush and American Grand Strategy in the Post-Cold War Era. They chat about how Bush fashioned a grand strategy to bring about a New World Order designed to transform international politics by focusing on great power cooperation through the United Nations, how Bush's strategic beliefs oriented American statecraft in peace and war, and how the war's outcome exposed faulty assumptions about the international system that underpinned that strategy.Get the book here:  https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700636884/the-gulf-war/

Elizabeth Saunders, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and author of The Insiders' Game: How Elites Make War and Peace, speaks with Andrew Keen about democracy and foreign policy. The conversation focuses on the tension between elites and democracy, power and accountability and domestic priorities and global responsibilities between the 1950s and 1970s. In the era between the Korean War and Vietnam domestic tensions reverberated through foreign policy decisions made to promote democracy in the cold war era.

340 Summer Cold War Era by A history podcast from professor Stu Tully

Send us a Text Message.Nowadays, American conservative political leaders have foreign policy platforms that call for greater toughness against China. But they are not the first generation of conservatism that wanted stronger U.S. foreign policy and security in the wake of Communist China. Learn more about two formerly prominent but now forgotten Members of Congress, CA Sen. William Knowland and MN Rep. Walter Judd, who warned about the dangers of the Chinese Communist Party and sowed the seeds for U.S. support of Taiwan.Thumbnail picture: U.S. Rep. Walter Judd (R-MN 1943-1963)Support the Show.Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org for the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute!JOIN as a Patreon supporter and receive a FREE Friends & Fellow Citizens mug at the $25 membership level!NEW MERCH STORE! Click HERE to get your podcast mug now!NOTE: All views expressed by the host are presented in his personal capacity and do not officially represent the views of any affiliated organizations. All views by guests are solely those of the interviewees and may or may not reflect the views of the host or Friends & Fellow Citizens.

In the decades following the collapse of the Soviet Union, U.S. foreign policy coalesced around the idea that Russia – and later China – would integrate into a western world order, leaving American power “fundamentally unchallenged.” But in fact, the military, economic and technological threats posed by those countries have drawn the U.S. toward a new cold war era – one that New York Times reporter David Sanger calls “more complex and dangerous” than we have confronted in nearly 100 years. We talk to Sanger, who's covered U.S. national security for decades, about why the U.S. misjudged threats to its power and how it might reshape its global influence. His new book is “New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West.” Guests: David Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent, New York Times

For the past decade, HMCS Ojibwa, a Cold War-era submarine, has welcomed hundreds of tourists to Port Burwell, Ontario since the decommissioned sub was converted into a tourist attraction. After more than 30 years of service, the submarine was destined for the salvage yard, but was saved by the Elgin Military Museum in St. Thomas. As host Jeyan Jeganathan explains, financial troubles associated with the submarine are putting another of Port Burwell's historic landmarks at risk of crumbling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Betz, a professor of modern warfare at King's College London, discusses his interesting book, The Guarded Age: Fortification in the Twenty-First Century.The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Bonus) The post–Cold War era is a period of history that follows the end of the Cold War, which represents history after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991. This period saw many former Soviet republics become sovereign nations, as well as the introduction of market economies in eastern Europe. This period also marked the United States becoming the world's sole superpower. Relatively to the Cold War, the period is characterized by stabilization and disarmament. Both the United States and Russia significantly reduced their nuclear stockpiles. The former Eastern Bloc became democratic and was integrated into world economy. Most of former Soviet satellites and three former Baltic Republics were integrated into the European Union and NATO. In the first two decades of the period, NATO underwent three series of enlargement and France reintegrated into the NATO command.

Clay is joined by Dr. Kurt Kemper of Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota, and our west coast Enlightenment correspondent David Nicandri. Both are deeply interested in American sports, both for the sport per se, but also for the window they provide on the larger dynamics of American life. This week's topics: outsized college coach salaries; the madcap world of Bill Walton; the problematic temperament of Draymond Green; and the death of intercollegiality in American college sports. Dr. Kemper is the author of College Football and American Culture in the Cold War Era. David Nicandri has written highly regarded books on Lewis and Clark and Captain James Cook.

Clay is joined by two guests, David Nicandri the West Coast Enlightenment correspondent for Listening to America and Dr. Kurt Kemper of Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. Kemper is the author of College Football and American Culture in the Cold War Era. Kemper and Nicandri believe that larger themes in American culture find expression in the world of sports. Much of the discussion surrounds the famous 1962 Rose Bowl—in which the faculty of Ohio State University voted not to send the football team to the celebrated New Year's game because it would distract from the academic mission of the university. The result was a riot in Columbus, Ohio, with lots of property damage and in which faculty members and the university president were burned in effigy. In the end, UCLA played the University of Minnesota in the Rose Bowl. The program also explores the ways in which the Civil Rights Movement roiled college football in the 1950s and 60s.

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Professor Michael John Williams engages with Ambassador Dennis Ross in a comprehensive discussion about NATO's role in shaping post-Cold War geopolitics. With a distinguished diplomatic career, Ambassador Ross shares his insights on various historical events, including the reunification of Germany, NATO's enlargement, and current tensions in Ukraine.Key Topics Discussed:German Unification and NATO: The episode begins with analyzing Germany's reunification and integration into NATO, emphasizing the strategic decisions and negotiations involved.NATO's Enlargement and Russia: The conversation shifts to NATO's eastward expansion and its effects on U.S.-Russia relations, including the responses from leaders like Yeltsin and Putin.Current Conflict in Ukraine: Ambassador Ross provides his perspective on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, discussing its historical context and potential resolutions.Diplomacy and Statecraft: Throughout the episode, Ambassador Ross emphasizes the importance of diplomacy, statecraft, and the complex relationship dynamics among global leaders.This episode offers a deep dive into NATO's evolving role in international relations, providing historical context and expert analysis of current geopolitical challenges, particularly the conflict in Ukraine.Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.

To gain a deeper understanding into today's conflicts within the Middle East, our focus sharpens on two pivotal forces: Iran and Saudi Arabia, whose roles hold paramount significance in shaping the region's contemporary landscape. This week host Elisa revisits two key conversations from our archive. First, Dr. Roham Alvandi of the London School of Economics and Political Science discusses the shift in Iran's governing structures from the coup in 1953 to the revolution in 1979. Next, Ray Takeyh of the Council on Foreign Relations dives into the fall of the Pahlavi dynasty and how the 1979 Iranian Revolution marked a critical turning point in US-Iran relations. Dr. Roham Alvandi is Associate Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science: https://www.lse.ac.uk/international-history/people/academicstaff/alvandi/alvandi Ray Takeyh is Hasib J. Sabbagh senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations: https://www.cfr.org/expert/ray-takeyh References: NSLT Ep. 231, Iran Series: Coups and the Cold War Era with Dr. Roham Alvandi (Part 1): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-security-law-today/id1276946676?i=1000588399346 NSLT Ep. 229, Iran Series: The Rise of the Islamic Republic with Ray Takeyh (Part 1): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-security-law-today/id1276946676?i=1000585769361 Alvandi, Roham. Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah the United States and Iran in the Cold War. Oxford University Press, 2016: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/nixon-kissinger-and-the-shah-9780190610685?prevSortField=9&q=*&resultsPerPage=100&lang=en&cc=gb# Alvandi, Roham. The Age of Aryamer: Late Pahlavi Iran and Its Global Entanglements. The Gingko Library, 2018: https://www.gingko.org.uk/publishing/books/the-age-of-aryamehr/?fbclid=IwAR0Xbu7sDHE8wbin2QUeMxaAfVMa32U24FUrsUY3FEScx3XPFM_NzgOfrVQ Takeyh, Ray. The Last Shah: America, Iran, and the Fall of the Pahlavi Dynasty. Yale University Press, 2021: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300264654/the-last-shah/

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Russia Cold War Treaty.

The once iconic but now decrepit Berlin funfair, Spreepark, is set to be resurrected after years of abandonment and decay.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The East German uprising of 1953 began as a series of strikes and protests at living standards; it soon turned political, with town halls being stormed amid vocal demands for German reunification. The Soviets had to intervene with military force to quell the rebellion. On August 20, 1968, the Soviet Union led Warsaw Pact troops in an invasion of Czechoslovakia to crack down on reformist trends in Prague, thereby ending the Prague Spring which had started in January of 1968.

During the early years of the Cold War, the Washington press corps was quick to deliver the U.S. company line without much public skepticism. Kathryn J. McGarr is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why the media after WWII often presented a monolithic view of the world while keeping their readers and listeners in the dark about the truth. Her book is “City of Newsmen: Public Lies and Professional Secrets in Cold War Washington.”

The specter of a nuclear mushroom cloud was a constant fixture for a few decades, not the least of which, the 1980s.  Most of the songs in this show are from the 1980s and ALL of the songs are about fears during the Cold War Era. You will hear artists Rush, Fishbone, The Rezillos, Greg Lake, Pink Floyd, Planet P Project, Depeche Mode, CCCP, Front 242, The Sisters Of Mercy and XTC.   On the Air on Bedford 105.1 FM Radio      *** 5pm Friday ***      *** 10am Sunday ***      *** 8pm Monday *** Stream live at http://209.95.50.189:8178/stream Stream on-demand most recent episodes at https://wbnh1051.podbean.com/category/suburban-underground/ And available on demand on your favorite podcast app! Twitter: @SUBedford1051  ***    Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio   ***    Instagram: SuburbanUnderground   ***    #newwave #altrock #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock    

Welcome back to Higher Density Living! For this episode, we continue the discussion of well-known contemporary German conspiracy theories. This will be a running segment in the show as Alexander and Jason tackle the subject of history, the side of the story which has never been in the limelight of historical narratives as they give their purview. Their urge is to see the important application of decentralizing power from conventional stories and perspectives.   We revisit familiar themes of classic Cold War Era security issues. This episode put forward the discussion about nuclear weapon and its scientific study and technological developments at the time. The early Cold War years was the primetime of debates on  nuclear policy and strategy. Unlike the ground, air, and naval domains of warfare, nuclear warfare inflicts instantaneous and decisive victory,  like the year-long wars before like World War II, the age of nuclear weapons could bring close to a war within a few days. That its potential devastation to destroy population centers and key industries would “transcend all tactical issues” . These supposed “absolute weapons” were meant to be clandestine under the “ Manhattan Project” but fell into public attention with the Trinity Test.   This led to the development of America's The Cold War Missile Defense establishment, a massive industry of military business outsourcing, political profiteering, and leaked Alien Technology. The increased frequency of UFO incidents in the mid 20th century is largely credited to these technological advancements. However, higher wisdom signals higher restraints warned mankind of a possible future of man-made armageddon and total annihilation.   As always, Higher Density Living reserves no dogma because only the truth prevails in the universe. History is judged by enlightened communities, and the Higher Density Living podcast is committed to the same cause. You are the center of the universe. Let us join Alexander and Jason as they discuss the atomic age and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. www.higherdensityliving.com

Britain's V bombers comprised the RAF's strategic nuclear strike force aircraft during the Cold War. The three models of bomber were the Vickers Valiant, the Handley Page Victor and the Avro Vulcan, which famously flew extremely long-range ground attack missions against Argentine positions in the Falklands War in 1982. Our speaker Andy Richardson served in the RAF from 1960 to 1980, including six years crewing on the Avro Vulcan. His talk will cover the need for these machines in the Cold War era, their design and development, how crews were selected, trained and lived and how events would have unfolded if they ever had to launch in anger.

Join us for this week's episode of Roundhouse Crosstalk! This week we interview CSRM intern Desun Oka about his work on a digital exhibit about the White Train Movement. The White Train Movement was instrumental in the fight for nuclear disarmament during the Cold War Era. In this podcast we learn about their tactics, government response, and what the activists did after the end of the Cold War. Digital Exhibit: https://express.adobe.com/page/E5nxBSyx4ZQP3/

Part 2 of 2 – While many have had their eyes on the midterms and the World Cup, hundreds have been killed during protests in the Islamic Republic. This week, host Elisa continues our Iran series with guest Dr. Roham Alvandi, Associate Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Together they discuss the critical shifts in Iran's governing structures from the coup in 1953 to the revolution in 1979. What shifted in Iran to allow for the revolution in 1979? And today, as the country progresses into increased political and cultural upheaval, what do we see happening next?  Dr. Roham Alvandi is Associate Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science:https://www.lse.ac.uk/international-history/people/academicstaff/alvandi/alvandi References: Alvandi, Roham. Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah the United States and Iran in the Cold War. Oxford University Press, 2016: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/nixon-kissinger-and-the-shah-9780190610685?prevSortField=9&q=*&resultsPerPage=100&lang=en&cc=gb# Alvandi, Roham. The Age of Aryamer: Late Pahlavi Iran and Its Global Entanglements. The Gingko Library, 2018:https://www.gingko.org.uk/publishing/books/the-age-of-aryamehr/?fbclid=IwAR0Xbu7sDHE8wbin2QUeMxaAfVMa32U24FUrsUY3FEScx3XPFM_NzgOfrVQ

While many have had their eyes on the midterms and the World Cup, hundreds have been killed during protests in the Islamic Republic. This week, host Elisa continues our Iran series with guest Dr. Roham Alvandi, Associate Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Together they discuss the critical shifts in Iran's governing structures from the coup in 1953 to the revolution in 1979. How did U.S. involvement play a role in these early coups? How did the Iranian view of the Pahlavis change between the 50's and 60's? And how did U.S. counsel, particularly under Henry Kissinger, change our relationship with Iran? Dr. Roham Alvandi is Associate Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science: https://www.lse.ac.uk/international-history/people/academicstaff/alvandi/alvandi References: Alvandi, Roham. Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah the United States and Iran in the Cold War. Oxford University Press, 2016: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/nixon-kissinger-and-the-shah-9780190610685?prevSortField=9&q=*&resultsPerPage=100&lang=en&cc=gb# Alvandi, Roham. The Age of Aryamer: Late Pahlavi Iran and Its Global Entanglements. The Gingko Library, 2018: https://www.gingko.org.uk/publishing/books/the-age-of-aryamehr/?fbclid=IwAR0Xbu7sDHE8wbin2QUeMxaAfVMa32U24FUrsUY3FEScx3XPFM_NzgOfrVQ

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with Enrique “Ric” Prado, author of New York Times bestselling book “Black Ops, The Life of a Shadow Warrior”. Ric, who was born to a middle class family in Cuba, was ten years old when his family sent him alone to the United States to save him from the abuses of Fidel Castro's Marxist regime. Ric's parents, whose property and business had been confiscated by that regime, would not be able to join their son in the US for eights long months, during which time Ric lived in a Colorado orphanage. Once reunited with his parents, he and his family quickly embraced the US as their new home, settling in Florida. Ric will be sharing many exciting stories about his life and twenty four year career with the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), where he operated in the shadows at various locations in the world during the Cold War Era and the Age of Terrorism. Ric eventually achieved the rank of CIA Counterterrorist Chief of Operations, the CIA equivalent of a two star general. This is Ric's story of incredible dedication, patriotism and courage. Photo(s) Courtesy of Ric Prado and YHYS Podcast Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man Your History Your Story links: https://linktr.ee/yhyspodcast Black Ops book on Amazon (our affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3CrXPPF Time Stamps 2:20 Ric's early years in Cuba, parent's coffee roasting business 6:00 Castro's regime moves in and family moves to Havana 11:20 Ric leaves Cuba with the Peter Pan program at age 10, memories of leaving parents at airport, Orphanage in Pueblo, CO, Reunited with parents after eight months. 19:00 Family settles in Florida, moving forward in the US, Ric's education and becoming citizens of the US. 23:45 High School days and getting in the "wrong crowd", hippie story & the American Flag 31:30 Paramedic / EMT / Fire and Rescue training, Applying to the CIA. 38:30 What does Black Ops mean?, Keeping his cover and assignments all over the world, Spy school. 47:00 Scary moments & staying alert, being aware of your surroundings. 51:00 Shift from communism to terrorism, Bin Laden task force, 9/11 and witnessing the planes hitting the WTC towers. 1h 7m End of Ric's career with the CIA, retirement and reflection. Why Ric wrote Black Ops, 139 stars on wall of fallen CIA agents.

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Benjamin Cunningham, author of The Liar: How a Double Agent in the CIA Became the Cold War's Last Honest Man. Benjamin Cunningham is a Barcelona-based writer. He is a former correspondent for The Economist, editor in chief of the Prague Post, and copy boy at the Saginaw News. In addition he contributes to The Guardian, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Aspen Review, Le Monde Diplomatique, and is an opinion columnist for Sme, Slovakia's main daily newspaper. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Alexa, queue Body by Megan Thee Stallion & Snatched by Big Boss Vette” This week, we're tackling the Invasion of the Body Snatchers franchise, where the flowers can't be trusted, sleep is the enemy, and an emotionally unavailable boyfriend might actually save your life. Big thanks to our friend Jason D of @jasondshotsauce for suggesting this one! Follow us on Instagram at @thewhorrorspodcast Email us at thewhorrorspodcast@gmail.com Artwork by Gabrielle Fatula (gabrielle@gabriellefatula.com) Music: Epic Industrial Music Trailer by SeverMusicProd Standard Music License Works Referenced: The Legacy of Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jim Knipfel: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-legacy-of-invasion-of-the-body-snatchers/ Howe, Andrew (2015). "Monstrous Flora: Dangerous Cinematic Plants of the Cold War Era". In Patrícia Vieira; Monica Gagliano; John Charles Ryan (eds.). The Green Thread: Dialogues with the Vegetal World. Lanham: Lexington Books. pp. 147–166. ISBN 978-1498510608. Invasion of the Body Snatchers Wikis:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_the_Body_Snatchers; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pod_People_(Invasion_of_the_Body_Snatchers); https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_Snatchers_(1993_film)#CITEREFKn%C3%B6ppler2017 Knöppler, Christian (2017). The Monster Always Returns: American Horror Films and Their Remakes. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. ISBN 978-3839437353. Horror Timelines Episode 73 : Invasion of the Body Snatchers video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wBEBkTEJ7U

Happy Memorial Day American listeners and international listeners alike!Firstly, sorry for the amplified breathing in the background when my grandfather is talking (technical difficulties), which I tried to get rid of, but you can still hear some of it. Secondly, if you can get past that, the interview really shows a lot of the tension and intensity of the Cold War Era from a firsthand witness, which is a really special thing. Thirdly, stay tuned for a planned episode entitled “Roman Catholicism: Interviewing My Deacon Grandpa." This should come out relatively soon. "Episode 24 | Ahmadi Muslim Imam Interview" should be coming out even sooner.

In our first episode back, we look at a classic book from the Cold War era in Eastern Europe that tells a tale few know about: one man's ministry smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lightinthedarkness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lightinthedarkness/support

Hey, Buddy... Go grab your mirrored Aviator Shades and head on down to your local Blockbuster and grab a copy of "Top Gun", and take a trip back to the Cold War Era of military life. Sit back and grab a coffee and listen to LTC(Ret) Andy Liebeknecht. Kevin is very familiar with these stories... and he should be, for good reason.  Bonus Points if you can keep up with the Tech speech.... Please Listen, Like and Subscribe! SHARE? ...yeah, you'll share. Don't worry about it... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beforeiforget/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beforeiforget/support

In Part I of our Ukraine series, we take a deep dive into the history of US interventionism in Ukraine from the dissolution of the Soviet Union to the present. We feel that this history provides essential context for understanding the current US position in reigniting a Cold War with Russia (and China). As leftists, we know that capitalist wars are always waged on behalf of the ruling class and against the world's poor and working classes, and against the natural world. The fact that this crucial political history is omitted by the mainstream corporate media is no accident. It is deliberately missing, and anyone who dares to bring it up will be shadow-banned on social media, de-platformed, outright censored, or labelled as a Kremlin propagandist-- all of this in order to prevent the public from understanding the true geopolitical and capitalist nature of the US proxy war in Ukraine, as a staging ground for a potentially decades-long global war against people and the planet. The first casualty of war is the truth, and we are in the midst of a Media Cold War. As independent journalists, Crawdads & Taters is asking for your support. The corporate media has shut down all critical debate and become a megaphone for the "uni-party"-- Democrats and Republicans (neo-liberals and neo-conservatives) all representing the same for-profit interests of the military industrial complex. This uni-party has pulled off a massive PR feat. It has weaponized public sympathy toward Ukrainians in order to reinvigorate a Cold War of unprecedented historical and financial dimensions, and unprecedented global risks: WWIII, nuclear war, and an imminent climate collapse that is already in progress, but will be accelerated with the expanded use of fossil-fuels-- something that war always requires. So join us for this critical discussion and become a patron to support our rebellious work at https://www.patreon.com/crawdadsandtaters. We can do this with you, but not without you. Related Material Colonel Doug MacGregor on the Grayzone A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War Calling Russia's Attack ‘Unprovoked' Lets US Off the Hook ‘Not One Inch Eastward:' How the War in Ukraine Could Have Been Prevented Decades Ago The IMF connection with the Ukraine crisis Ukraine's Propaganda War: International PR Firms, DC Lobbyists and CIA Cutouts The Battle for Ukraine, with ex-UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter Ukrainegate Impeachment Saga Worsens US-Russia Cold War Ukraine as a Pawn w/ Vijay Prashad Ukraine on Fire w/Oliver Stone Revealing Ukraine w/Oliver Stone The Masks of the Revolution by Paul Moreira

In today's episode, Hailey Orr, MUFG Capital Markets Strategist, discusses her team's new publication and implications for the global economy and markets.  Disclaimer: www.mufgresearch.com (PDF)

U.S. President Joe Biden could reportedly invoke a Cold War-era defence law to encourage domestic production of minerals. Josh Siegel of Politico explains why. Also in the show, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a no-confidence vote in the next few days, over questions regarding his performance amid double-digit inflation and rising deficits. Russian forces have reportedly repositioned away from around the Chernobyl nuclear power facility, with Russian troops crossing back into neighbouring Belarus. Amid concern about supply from Russia, Germany has invoked its emergency gas plan. Plus, we have an extended report from Vivienne Nunes on a row brewing in Australia over a proposed new gas field in the Timor Sea. And Bruce Willis has announced he will step back from acting citing health concerns. All through the show we'll be joined by journalists Mehmal Sarfraz in Lahore and Andy Uhler in Austin. (Picture: U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington DC, March 30, 2022. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

U.S. President Joe Biden could reportedly invoke a Cold War-era defense law to encourage domestic production of minerals. Josh Siegel of Politico explains why. Also in the show, amid concern about supply from Russia, Germany has invoked its emergency gas plan. Carsten Brzeski is global head of macro research at ING, and tells us what the move actually means. Sri Lanka has introduced enforced 10 hour power cuts. Dimuthu Attanayake is a journalist in the capital Colombo, and discusses the impact the power cuts are having. With high inflation causing problems for people all over the world, the BBC's Dan O'Brien reports from Wiltshire in southwest England, on the challenges farmers are facing with rapidly rising prices for energy and fertiliser. Plus, we have an extended report from Vivienne Nunes on a row brewing in Australia over a proposed new gas field in the Timor Sea. (Picture: A gas compressor station in Germany. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

Dean is joined by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to discuss this quarter's slide deck. They break down what the Russo-Ukrainian War means for the world and our own politics here at home. You can find the Q1 Slide Deck HERE. The post Ukraine: The Post Post-Cold War Era Begins w/ Bruce Mehlman and the Q1 Slide Deck appeared first on Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas.

Dean is joined by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to discuss this quarter's slide deck.  They break down what the Russo-Ukrainian War means for the world and our own politics here at home.  

Once a top-secret training manual for CIA field agents in the early Cold War Era of the 1950s, The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception is now available to the general public. An amazing historical artifact, this eye-opening handbook offered step-by-step instructions to covert intelligence operatives in all manner of sleight of hand and trickery designed to thwart the Communist enemy. Dr. Afshan Hashmi's Radio & TV Show is broadcast live Wednesdays at 7PM ET.Dr. Afshan Hashmi's TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Dr. Afshan Hashmi's Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Dr. Afshan Hashmi's Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

As the horrific Russian invasion of Ukraine continues and anti-Russian sentiments are boiling over, Americans have found themselves hearkening back to the moral and narrative frames that defined Cold War-era cinema to make sense of this moment and our role in it. From Red Dawn to Rocky IV, Hollywood depictions of the pitched battle between the scrappy, freedom-loving West and the cold, monstrous Other in the East made for great movie watching, but it also had curious and long-lasting effects on the American psyche.In the latest installment of Art for the End Times, Lyta speaks with writer and media critic Adam Johnson about some of their favorite ‘80s Cold War-era action movies, how they shaped the ways we think, how they're problematic, and how sometimes we like them anyway. Adam Johnson is the cohost of Citations Needed, “a podcast on the media, power, PR and the history of bullshit,” and author of The Column on Substack.Pre-Production/Studio/Post-Production: Dwayne GladdenRead the transcript of this podcast:Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

The Cold War was defined by the fear of mutually assured destruction. Does Russia's invasion of Ukraine signal a new Cold War? Mary Elise Sarotte, Jack Beatty and William Braun join Meghna Chakrabarti.

The west had long ignored warnings from Eastern European states about the continued threat posed by Russia. Now, that threat is impossible to ignore. David Rothkopf spoke with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves about the war in Ukraine, the Putin regime's anti-western bias, and the view from Eastern Europe. Is Russia's revanchism and foreign policy adventurism inherent to Russia or a result of its leaders? How concerned are the baltic states about the Russian threat now? What are the chances that Ukraine joins the EU and NATO? Find out the answer to these and other questions in this fascinating conversation. Join us.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The west had long ignored warnings from Eastern European states about the continued threat posed by Russia. Now, that threat is impossible to ignore. David Rothkopf spoke with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves about the war in Ukraine, the Putin regime's anti-western bias, and the view from Eastern Europe. Is Russia's revanchism and foreign policy adventurism inherent to Russia or a result of its leaders? How concerned are the baltic states about the Russian threat now? What are the chances that Ukraine joins the EU and NATO? Find out the answer to these and other questions in this fascinating conversation. Join us.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a matter of days, Europe and the world has been transformed.  Russia's invasion of Ukraine has upturned the post-Cold War consensus that has dominated our lives for three decades.  Is the West itself despite all this a stronger entity? Where does America lie in all of this? And what about Russia, the old enemy turned new menace today?  Emma Ashford, a senior fellow at the American foreign policy think tank, the Atlantic Council, takes Kiran through the geopolitics of then and now and tries to unravel what went wrong, as well as what could happen in the next few months.  Sources: ABC Nightline

Atlantic Council senior fellow Emma Ashford discusses how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has played out so far, what the broader implications for international security and the global economy will be, and what comes after the conflict for the United States, Europe, Russia, and China. Emma Ashford bioEmma Ashford, “It's Official: The Post-Cold War Era Is Over,”New York Times, February 24, 2022.Emma Ashford and Matthew Burrows, “Reality Check #4: Focus on Interests, not on Human Rights with Russia,” Atlantic Council, March 5, 2021.Emma Ashford and Matthew Kroenig, “Is Belarus Putin's Next Target?”Foreign Policy, August 14, 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The violence on the other side of the planet doesn't seem far away to those with Ukrainian or Russian heritage, or their allies. UC Berkeley political science professor M. Steven Fish joins host Cecilia Lei to explain why there are larger consequences for all Americans, what Putin's motives are and how he might be stopped. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia's military buildup on the borders of Ukraine has the West and NATO on edge. Professor Christopher Shaffer, Dean of Troy University Library Services, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson,  In Focus host, about his experience teaching English in Slovakia, shortly after the country emerged from Communist domination.  His book is "Moon Over Sasova, One American's Experience Teaching in Post-Cold War Slovakia."  Slovakia borders Ukraine.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Austin Pelli talk about Biden's possibility of hitting a roadblock while the Senate votes for the next Supreme Court justice, the U.S. sending words of war to Russia at the U.N., and NYC sending mixed signals on what it means to be tough on crime.Guests:Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | Biden's SCOTUS Nomination Balances on Knife's EdgeMichael Maloof - Former Security Analyst | U.S. and Russia Clash at U.N. with Cold War Era RemarksMichael Goodwin - Columnist, NYPost | NYC Sending Mixed Signals on What 'Tough on Crime' Really MeansIn the first hour Ted Rall joined the show to talk about Donald Trump's odds of getting another GOP nomination, Democrats prospects of getting a SCOTUS nominee confirmed, and Atlanta-area prosecutor Fani Willis seeking FBI protection after 'alarming' remarks by Trump at a rally in Texas.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Michael Maloof for a discussion on the aggressive rhetoric from the U.S. to Russia at the U.N. after Ukraine implored Washington to tone down the hysterics surrounding a so-called imminent attack from Moscow. In the third hour Michael Goodwin joined the conversation to talk about how public policy will evolve as COVID-19 turns into an endemic disease. We also talked about NYC's newly elected District Attorney and Mayor taking opposing stances for what being 'tough on crime' means.

News and chat about society, with a soundboard and propaganda mixed in. On this episode, I was joined by four-time guest, ConnorTonight (twitter: @connortonight)! This is Season 5, at the show's brand new venue: the beautiful Lorena Bobbitt Theatre. It's the HD era! Some of the things covered include: - The massive Covid outbreak in the US - How I think I had covid last week but I'm not sure because I tested negative - Society Show quiz: X-Files Villain or real-life Cold War Era spy? - Scully's unwarranted skepticism on X-Files after seeing so much - The Society Show campaign to change the Washington State flag - The Chicago Teachers Union voting not to go to live class, and the school district consequently cancelling all classes - The protests in Kazakhstan, and the US reaction to it - Will they be good? Scream (2022), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), The Batman, the upcoming Super Mario movie - Self-awareness in movies now vs then - Robert Pattinson's film career - Will they be good? Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Elden Ring, Gran Turismo 7, new Saints Row, Starfield - Predicting the 2022 Midterms (not good for the democrats, of course) - Celebrities who died recently (Betty White, Sidney Poitier) - Predictions of celebrity deaths 2022: Jimmy Carter, William Daniels, Danny Devito, Chevy Chase, Queen Elizabeth (if she isn't dead already), and Jack Nicholson All of that, and much much more, this is the Society Show! Visit the website: societyshow.net Leave a message on the Society Show voicemail: (971) BETH-1EU [(971) 238-4138 Follow the show on twitter: @society_show

Listen to highly stressed, mid-move, over-caffeinated host Alanna Grayce discuss Nelson Mandela's role in overthrowing apartheid South Africa's legislated segregation, the context of Mandela in Cold War Era (and the years that followed) American Politics, and also string theory. Also, what does "apartheid" mean? Also, hold on, what does string theory have to do with Rick and Morty? Literally everything actually. Ok g2g hope you enjoy our lil this day in history inspired episode.insta: @ivebeenthinkingpodwww.ivebeenthinkingpod.com/blogps subscribe to the patreon:Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod)

Destination Unknown Tour Date:  11/07/20 Greenbriar Resort, West Virginia Elizabeth takes us to the the mountains of West Virginia.  Since 1778, The Greenbrier Resort has welcomed guests from around the world.  Known for its amazing golf courses, 20 restaurants and 710 guest rooms, The Greenbrier has welcomed 26 American Presidents and leaders from around the world.  Underneath the West Virginia Wing of the hotel lies a what once was a very closely guarded, classified secret.  Between 1958 and 1992, the US Government built and maintained a fully functional "emergency bunker" designed to house the Congress of the United States in the event of a national emergency.  A relic of the Cold War Era, the government could whisk away members of congress and keep a functioning government in the event of nuclear attack.   The secret was burst in 1992 when a reporter decided to write about it.  Today, the bunker is available for tours at our Destination Unknown - Under The Greenbrier Resort, West Virginia. Food and Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty  Now on iHeart Radio.  Listen to the LIVE feed of the entire show every Saturday morning at 8am. (ET)  Have a suggestion for a future "Destination Unknown" send it to: Elizabeth@FoodNationRadio.com

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Alex and Jason continue where they left off in the previous Trent episode, discussing similar public hearings, press/media exposure, and mass audience notice on the peculiar McMinnville sightings brought to daylight in American pop-culture extravaganza. But above all the ever-looming influence of American Military - National Security Apparatus pestering local incidents of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. The Cold War Era host many militarized machinations to preserve the strategic hegemony of America against the Communist Bulwark of the USSR. Chief among them is the development of sophisticated air force systems and exploitation of nuclear energy for strategic missile strikes. The Codon Committee and its subsequent establishment for one of the most controversial US Military programs during the Cold War, Project Blue Book, spawning a rigorous investigation to unearth the secrets. Taming the secrecy and its Gatekeeping Fortress surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena breaking through the taproot sightings on local earthlings wondering precariously in their everyday life. Juggling from federal witch-hunting to mass media craze into Government induced pop-cultural phenomena catapulting the Trent Photos as a prominent UFO trope. Despite all these businesses, Aliens remain resilient to reach out to us and contact us through their display of highly advanced equipment to local individuals. www.higherdensityliving.com

On Nov. 7, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega secured a fourth consecutive term in the country's latest round of national elections with Rosario Murillo, Ortega's wife, serving as Vice President. Prior to his current run as President, which began in 2007, Ortega had headed the government throughout the 1980s, first through the Junta of National Reconstruction after the Sandinista National Liberation Front ousted the right-wing Somoza dictatorship in 1979, and then as President from 1985 to 1990. Nicaragua's electoral authority has said that voter turnout in this week's elections reached 65% and that Ortega's Sandinista alliance secured about 75% of votes cast. The United States is currently leading an international chorus rejecting the legitimacy of the elections and condemning the Ortega-Murillo government, with President Joe Biden threatening action against Nicaragua. “What Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, orchestrated today was a pantomime election that was neither free nor fair, and most certainly not democratic,” Biden's official statement says. The “United States, in close coordination with other members of the international community, will use all diplomatic and economic tools at our disposal to support the people of Nicaragua and hold accountable the Ortega-Murillo government and those that facilitate its abuses.”The aggressive posture and threats of sanctions (or worse) from President Biden follow a well-worn path of flexed imperialist might, political and even military intervention, and self-serving definitions of democracy that the US has often deployed against left-wing governments throughout Latin America. In response, leftists of different stripes in North America and beyond have denounced President Biden's threat while also claiming that accusations of rigged elections in Nicaragua or doubts about the leftist bonafides of Ortega's government are entirely unfounded. But there is a lot more context that needs to be unpacked here, and doing so from a historically honest and anti-imperialist perspective is vital to understanding the very real political crisis in Nicaragua. In this interview, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez speaks with professor and Latin American specialist William I. Robinson about the deeper historical context surrounding Nicaragua's elections, the very real political crisis that many are not seeing, and the need for the internationalist left to oppose US imperialism while soberly assessing the abuses of the Ortega-Murillo government.William I. Robinson is Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Global, and Latin American Studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He worked in Managua with the Nicaragua News Agency and the Nicaragua Foreign Ministry in the 1980s and was affiliated faculty with the Central American University in Managua until 2001. Along with authoring a series of analyses of the 2021 Nicaraguan elections for the North American Congress on Latin America, Robinson has authored, co-authored, and edited numerous books, including Global Capitalism and the Crisis of Humanity; David and Goliath: The U.S. War Against Nicaragua; The Global Police State; and A Faustian Bargain: U.S. Intervention in the Nicaraguan Elections and American Foreign Policy in the post-Cold War Era.Pre-Production/Studio/Post Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Is the West finished as a political idea? In recent years, observers have begun pointing to signs that the transatlantic community is eroding. When the European Union expanded, the classic European nation state was in decline. Now, nationalism is on the rise. Furthermore, nations within the EU are less willing to cooperate with the US on policies that require sacrifice and risks, such as using military force alongside the US. Today, following the twin shocks of Brexit and Trump's election, the concept of a unified Western transatlantic community seems to be a relic. But, in Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era (Oxford UP, 2021) the international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the West is far from over. Hanhimäki argues that despite Trump's inflammatory, dismissive rhetoric, NATO continues to provide robust security for its member states. NATO has survived by expanding its remit and scope, and it is viewed favorably by member states overall. Moreover, the transatlantic relationship boasts the richest and most closely connected transcontinental economy in the world. Despite the potential fallout from current trade wars—especially between the US and China—and the rise of economic nationalism, the West still benefits from significant transatlantic trade and massive investment flows. Lastly, Hanhimäki traces the parallel evolution of domestic politics on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on the rise of populism. He contends that populism is not causing a rift between the US and Europe. Rather, the spread of populism evinces that their politics are in fact closely integrated. Shifts and even crises abound in the history of the transatlantic relationship. Still, the West endures. Conflicts, rather than undermining the relationship, illustrate its resilience. Hanhimäki shows that the transatlantic relationship is playing out this cycle today. Not only will the "Pax Transatlantica" continue to exist, Hanhimäki concludes, it is likely to thrive in the future. Jussi Hanhimaki is Professor of International History and co-director of the History and Policy Initiative at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He is the author of many books, including the award-winning The Flawed Architect: Henry Kissinger and American Foreign Policy (2004) and The Rise and Fall of Détente: American Foreign Policy and the Transformation of the Cold War (2013). Joe Renouard is Resident Professor of American Studies and Fei Yi-Ming Journalism Foundation Chair of American Government and Comparative Politics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Nanjing, China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the West finished as a political idea? In recent years, observers have begun pointing to signs that the transatlantic community is eroding. When the European Union expanded, the classic European nation state was in decline. Now, nationalism is on the rise. Furthermore, nations within the EU are less willing to cooperate with the US on policies that require sacrifice and risks, such as using military force alongside the US. Today, following the twin shocks of Brexit and Trump's election, the concept of a unified Western transatlantic community seems to be a relic. But, in Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era (Oxford UP, 2021) the international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the West is far from over. Hanhimäki argues that despite Trump's inflammatory, dismissive rhetoric, NATO continues to provide robust security for its member states. NATO has survived by expanding its remit and scope, and it is viewed favorably by member states overall. Moreover, the transatlantic relationship boasts the richest and most closely connected transcontinental economy in the world. Despite the potential fallout from current trade wars—especially between the US and China—and the rise of economic nationalism, the West still benefits from significant transatlantic trade and massive investment flows. Lastly, Hanhimäki traces the parallel evolution of domestic politics on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on the rise of populism. He contends that populism is not causing a rift between the US and Europe. Rather, the spread of populism evinces that their politics are in fact closely integrated. Shifts and even crises abound in the history of the transatlantic relationship. Still, the West endures. Conflicts, rather than undermining the relationship, illustrate its resilience. Hanhimäki shows that the transatlantic relationship is playing out this cycle today. Not only will the "Pax Transatlantica" continue to exist, Hanhimäki concludes, it is likely to thrive in the future. Jussi Hanhimaki is Professor of International History and co-director of the History and Policy Initiative at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He is the author of many books, including the award-winning The Flawed Architect: Henry Kissinger and American Foreign Policy (2004) and The Rise and Fall of Détente: American Foreign Policy and the Transformation of the Cold War (2013). Joe Renouard is Resident Professor of American Studies and Fei Yi-Ming Journalism Foundation Chair of American Government and Comparative Politics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Nanjing, China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Is the West finished as a political idea? In recent years, observers have begun pointing to signs that the transatlantic community is eroding. When the European Union expanded, the classic European nation state was in decline. Now, nationalism is on the rise. Furthermore, nations within the EU are less willing to cooperate with the US on policies that require sacrifice and risks, such as using military force alongside the US. Today, following the twin shocks of Brexit and Trump's election, the concept of a unified Western transatlantic community seems to be a relic. But, in Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era (Oxford UP, 2021) the international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the West is far from over. Hanhimäki argues that despite Trump's inflammatory, dismissive rhetoric, NATO continues to provide robust security for its member states. NATO has survived by expanding its remit and scope, and it is viewed favorably by member states overall. Moreover, the transatlantic relationship boasts the richest and most closely connected transcontinental economy in the world. Despite the potential fallout from current trade wars—especially between the US and China—and the rise of economic nationalism, the West still benefits from significant transatlantic trade and massive investment flows. Lastly, Hanhimäki traces the parallel evolution of domestic politics on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on the rise of populism. He contends that populism is not causing a rift between the US and Europe. Rather, the spread of populism evinces that their politics are in fact closely integrated. Shifts and even crises abound in the history of the transatlantic relationship. Still, the West endures. Conflicts, rather than undermining the relationship, illustrate its resilience. Hanhimäki shows that the transatlantic relationship is playing out this cycle today. Not only will the "Pax Transatlantica" continue to exist, Hanhimäki concludes, it is likely to thrive in the future. Jussi Hanhimaki is Professor of International History and co-director of the History and Policy Initiative at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He is the author of many books, including the award-winning The Flawed Architect: Henry Kissinger and American Foreign Policy (2004) and The Rise and Fall of Détente: American Foreign Policy and the Transformation of the Cold War (2013). Joe Renouard is Resident Professor of American Studies and Fei Yi-Ming Journalism Foundation Chair of American Government and Comparative Politics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Nanjing, China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Is the West finished as a political idea? In recent years, observers have begun pointing to signs that the transatlantic community is eroding. When the European Union expanded, the classic European nation state was in decline. Now, nationalism is on the rise. Furthermore, nations within the EU are less willing to cooperate with the US on policies that require sacrifice and risks, such as using military force alongside the US. Today, following the twin shocks of Brexit and Trump's election, the concept of a unified Western transatlantic community seems to be a relic. But, in Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era (Oxford UP, 2021) the international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the West is far from over. Hanhimäki argues that despite Trump's inflammatory, dismissive rhetoric, NATO continues to provide robust security for its member states. NATO has survived by expanding its remit and scope, and it is viewed favorably by member states overall. Moreover, the transatlantic relationship boasts the richest and most closely connected transcontinental economy in the world. Despite the potential fallout from current trade wars—especially between the US and China—and the rise of economic nationalism, the West still benefits from significant transatlantic trade and massive investment flows. Lastly, Hanhimäki traces the parallel evolution of domestic politics on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on the rise of populism. He contends that populism is not causing a rift between the US and Europe. Rather, the spread of populism evinces that their politics are in fact closely integrated. Shifts and even crises abound in the history of the transatlantic relationship. Still, the West endures. Conflicts, rather than undermining the relationship, illustrate its resilience. Hanhimäki shows that the transatlantic relationship is playing out this cycle today. Not only will the "Pax Transatlantica" continue to exist, Hanhimäki concludes, it is likely to thrive in the future. Jussi Hanhimaki is Professor of International History and co-director of the History and Policy Initiative at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He is the author of many books, including the award-winning The Flawed Architect: Henry Kissinger and American Foreign Policy (2004) and The Rise and Fall of Détente: American Foreign Policy and the Transformation of the Cold War (2013). Joe Renouard is Resident Professor of American Studies and Fei Yi-Ming Journalism Foundation Chair of American Government and Comparative Politics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Nanjing, China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Is the West finished as a political idea? In recent years, observers have begun pointing to signs that the transatlantic community is eroding. When the European Union expanded, the classic European nation state was in decline. Now, nationalism is on the rise. Furthermore, nations within the EU are less willing to cooperate with the US on policies that require sacrifice and risks, such as using military force alongside the US. Today, following the twin shocks of Brexit and Trump's election, the concept of a unified Western transatlantic community seems to be a relic. But, in Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era (Oxford UP, 2021) the international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the West is far from over. Hanhimäki argues that despite Trump's inflammatory, dismissive rhetoric, NATO continues to provide robust security for its member states. NATO has survived by expanding its remit and scope, and it is viewed favorably by member states overall. Moreover, the transatlantic relationship boasts the richest and most closely connected transcontinental economy in the world. Despite the potential fallout from current trade wars—especially between the US and China—and the rise of economic nationalism, the West still benefits from significant transatlantic trade and massive investment flows. Lastly, Hanhimäki traces the parallel evolution of domestic politics on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on the rise of populism. He contends that populism is not causing a rift between the US and Europe. Rather, the spread of populism evinces that their politics are in fact closely integrated. Shifts and even crises abound in the history of the transatlantic relationship. Still, the West endures. Conflicts, rather than undermining the relationship, illustrate its resilience. Hanhimäki shows that the transatlantic relationship is playing out this cycle today. Not only will the "Pax Transatlantica" continue to exist, Hanhimäki concludes, it is likely to thrive in the future. Jussi Hanhimaki is Professor of International History and co-director of the History and Policy Initiative at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He is the author of many books, including the award-winning The Flawed Architect: Henry Kissinger and American Foreign Policy (2004) and The Rise and Fall of Détente: American Foreign Policy and the Transformation of the Cold War (2013). Joe Renouard is Resident Professor of American Studies and Fei Yi-Ming Journalism Foundation Chair of American Government and Comparative Politics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Nanjing, China.

Is the West finished as a political idea? In recent years, observers have begun pointing to signs that the transatlantic community is eroding. When the European Union expanded, the classic European nation state was in decline. Now, nationalism is on the rise. Furthermore, nations within the EU are less willing to cooperate with the US on policies that require sacrifice and risks, such as using military force alongside the US. Today, following the twin shocks of Brexit and Trump's election, the concept of a unified Western transatlantic community seems to be a relic. But, in Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era (Oxford UP, 2021) the international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the West is far from over. Hanhimäki argues that despite Trump's inflammatory, dismissive rhetoric, NATO continues to provide robust security for its member states. NATO has survived by expanding its remit and scope, and it is viewed favorably by member states overall. Moreover, the transatlantic relationship boasts the richest and most closely connected transcontinental economy in the world. Despite the potential fallout from current trade wars—especially between the US and China—and the rise of economic nationalism, the West still benefits from significant transatlantic trade and massive investment flows. Lastly, Hanhimäki traces the parallel evolution of domestic politics on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on the rise of populism. He contends that populism is not causing a rift between the US and Europe. Rather, the spread of populism evinces that their politics are in fact closely integrated. Shifts and even crises abound in the history of the transatlantic relationship. Still, the West endures. Conflicts, rather than undermining the relationship, illustrate its resilience. Hanhimäki shows that the transatlantic relationship is playing out this cycle today. Not only will the "Pax Transatlantica" continue to exist, Hanhimäki concludes, it is likely to thrive in the future. Jussi Hanhimaki is Professor of International History and co-director of the History and Policy Initiative at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He is the author of many books, including the award-winning The Flawed Architect: Henry Kissinger and American Foreign Policy (2004) and The Rise and Fall of Détente: American Foreign Policy and the Transformation of the Cold War (2013). Joe Renouard is Resident Professor of American Studies and Fei Yi-Ming Journalism Foundation Chair of American Government and Comparative Politics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Nanjing, China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Is the West finished as a political idea? In recent years, observers have begun pointing to signs that the transatlantic community is eroding. When the European Union expanded, the classic European nation state was in decline. Now, nationalism is on the rise. Furthermore, nations within the EU are less willing to cooperate with the US on policies that require sacrifice and risks, such as using military force alongside the US. Today, following the twin shocks of Brexit and Trump's election, the concept of a unified Western transatlantic community seems to be a relic. But, in Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era (Oxford UP, 2021) the international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the West is far from over. Hanhimäki argues that despite Trump's inflammatory, dismissive rhetoric, NATO continues to provide robust security for its member states. NATO has survived by expanding its remit and scope, and it is viewed favorably by member states overall. Moreover, the transatlantic relationship boasts the richest and most closely connected transcontinental economy in the world. Despite the potential fallout from current trade wars—especially between the US and China—and the rise of economic nationalism, the West still benefits from significant transatlantic trade and massive investment flows. Lastly, Hanhimäki traces the parallel evolution of domestic politics on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on the rise of populism. He contends that populism is not causing a rift between the US and Europe. Rather, the spread of populism evinces that their politics are in fact closely integrated. Shifts and even crises abound in the history of the transatlantic relationship. Still, the West endures. Conflicts, rather than undermining the relationship, illustrate its resilience. Hanhimäki shows that the transatlantic relationship is playing out this cycle today. Not only will the "Pax Transatlantica" continue to exist, Hanhimäki concludes, it is likely to thrive in the future. Jussi Hanhimaki is Professor of International History and co-director of the History and Policy Initiative at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He is the author of many books, including the award-winning The Flawed Architect: Henry Kissinger and American Foreign Policy (2004) and The Rise and Fall of Détente: American Foreign Policy and the Transformation of the Cold War (2013). Joe Renouard is Resident Professor of American Studies and Fei Yi-Ming Journalism Foundation Chair of American Government and Comparative Politics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Nanjing, China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the West finished as a political idea? In recent years, observers have begun pointing to signs that the transatlantic community is eroding. When the European Union expanded, the classic European nation state was in decline. Now, nationalism is on the rise. Furthermore, nations within the EU are less willing to cooperate with the US on policies that require sacrifice and risks, such as using military force alongside the US. Today, following the twin shocks of Brexit and Trump's election, the concept of a unified Western transatlantic community seems to be a relic. But, in Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era (Oxford UP, 2021) the international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the West is far from over. Hanhimäki argues that despite Trump's inflammatory, dismissive rhetoric, NATO continues to provide robust security for its member states. NATO has survived by expanding its remit and scope, and it is viewed favorably by member states overall. Moreover, the transatlantic relationship boasts the richest and most closely connected transcontinental economy in the world. Despite the potential fallout from current trade wars—especially between the US and China—and the rise of economic nationalism, the West still benefits from significant transatlantic trade and massive investment flows. Lastly, Hanhimäki traces the parallel evolution of domestic politics on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on the rise of populism. He contends that populism is not causing a rift between the US and Europe. Rather, the spread of populism evinces that their politics are in fact closely integrated. Shifts and even crises abound in the history of the transatlantic relationship. Still, the West endures. Conflicts, rather than undermining the relationship, illustrate its resilience. Hanhimäki shows that the transatlantic relationship is playing out this cycle today. Not only will the "Pax Transatlantica" continue to exist, Hanhimäki concludes, it is likely to thrive in the future. Jussi Hanhimaki is Professor of International History and co-director of the History and Policy Initiative at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He is the author of many books, including the award-winning The Flawed Architect: Henry Kissinger and American Foreign Policy (2004) and The Rise and Fall of Détente: American Foreign Policy and the Transformation of the Cold War (2013). Joe Renouard is Resident Professor of American Studies and Fei Yi-Ming Journalism Foundation Chair of American Government and Comparative Politics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Nanjing, China. 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

The labels of Marxism, Communism and Socialism were wildly unpopular during the Cold War Era. However, as decades have passed and memories have faded, liberal are again peddling these dangerous and destructive ideologies.Recently, Adam Calabrese and Anne Roth put together a multi-night civics series called “We the Thinking People.” I was amazed to see hundreds of people gathered together night after night to learn more about the ideas that make our country so exceptional – and the ideas and movements that are opposed to its continuation as we know it.In this interview, Adam takes a deep-dive into Marxism. He details Marxism's historical origins, failed outcomes AND how many are trying to repackage this old, failed political framework as something new.I wanted to have Adam on this program so that subscribers to the Tennessee Conservative could benefit from it as well.Watch the interview here -https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/understanding-the-new-marxist-movement-with-adam-calabrese/Please support Conservative Journalism here – https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/support/

Emma hosts Martin Sherwin, University Professor of History at George Mason University, to discuss his recent book Gambling With Armageddon: Nuclear Roulette From Hiroshima To The Cuban Missile Crisis, on how war on the international stage changed when we entered the nuclear age. They begin with the moments in the climax of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and how, despite Kennedy, Castro, and Khrushchev being viewed as the main actors, the world came minutes from nuclear warfare without any of them knowing, calling into question any level of control in this crisis. Then, Emma and Martin bring us back to the bombing of Hiroshima, and how the United States could've put a stop to them by denouncing them, but instead legitimized them and instilled them as a symbol of American supremacy, before looking into Eisenhower's role in putting nuclear devices at the forefront of warfare post-WWII, centering them in the arms race with the USSR and using the CIA for outlying reformist (aka Communist to the US) governments – thus setting the stage for the Bay of Pigs. Sherwin gets into the vast differences in worldviews that pulled our relationship with Cuba in all sorts of directions, from Kennedy's use of Cuba to posture in the lead-up to his election, forcing his hand in the Bay of Pigs conflict, and ensuring he must act in the Cuban Missile Crisis, to the countless war hawks advising him. He concludes the interview reflecting on the importance of overlapping views on the conflict between Khrushchev and Kennedy in bringing it to a close, and how close we came to nuclear warfare despite that. Emma rounds out the first half by touching on Nancy Pelosi's maintenance of college loan debt as a social mobility tax, working up her best libertarian excuses to take it out of Biden's hands. And in the Fun Half: Emma, Brandon, and Matt talk about the CDC's need for a new face for their messaging, Chris from Seattle discusses what influence the left can take from the 80s PSA crash test dummies, and Brandon waxes poetic on what might be necessary to move leftism into mainstream common sense logic. Next, Emma gets her way as the fun half shifts to sports, looking into the NFL's vaccine conundrum and the sect of athletes sticking to their anti-science staff, before they move onto intra-Italian-American antagonism as Chris Cuomo takes on a New York chef's new exclusive rules against vaccinated consumers. Cory from Indianapolis gives a couple updates on continued police abuse and brutality, Brian from the Poconos touches on the right's new election audit, and Brandon nails the take on great yard sign debate, plus, your calls and IMs!   Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ (Merch issues and concerns can be addressed here: majorityreportstore@mirrorimage.com) You can now watch the livestream on Twitch Check out today's sponsor: BetterHelp gives you access to your own fully licensed and accredited therapist via phone, chat, or video. A lot of therapists elsewhere have long waitlists and it can take weeks or months before they can see you… But when you sign up with BetterHelp, they match you with a therapist based on your specific needs, and you'll be communicating with them in less than 24 hours. BetterHelp is giving our audience 10% off their first month when you go to https://betterhelp.com/majorityreport Support the St. Vincent Nurses today as they continue to strike for a fair contract! https://action.massnurses.org/we-stand-with-st-vincents-nurses/ Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Subscribe to AM Quickie writer Corey Pein's podcast News from Nowhere, at https://www.patreon.com/newsfromnowhere Check out The Letterhack's upcoming Kickstarter project for his new graphic novel! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/milagrocomic/milagro-heroe-de-las-calles Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel! Check out The Nomiki Show live at 3 pm ET on YouTube at patreon.com/thenomikishow Check out Matt's podcast, Literary Hangover, at Patreon.com/LiteraryHangover, or on iTunes. Check out Jamie's podcast, The Antifada, at patreon.com/theantifada, on iTunes, or at twitch.tv/theantifada (streaming every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7pm ET!) Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop    

In the final episode of the Commissions series, Aughie and Nia look at the Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy, also known as the Moynihan Commission. Coming at the end of the Cold War Era, this report discusses the need for careful review of secrecy decisions to limit the potential harms from too many documents being declared secret.

Drawing inspiration from dreams and memories as a child leads Noah Penner to winning the award for Best BC Film and Best Sound at the 2021 CineVic Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival. Find out how this Vancouver Island-based filmmaker brings a story to life with a Cold War-era CF-104 Starfighter jet, old-school practical effects and Covid-era post production approach.Be sure to catch Alone in the Arctic Skies in the Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival during the month of May, 2021https://cinevic.ca/short-circuit-film-festival-2021Cloud Tank Practical VFX Effect used in Noah's filmhttp://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2017/05/old-school-vfx-cloud-tanks.htmlFollow Alone in the Arctic Skies on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/aloneinthearcticskiesCineVic Society of Independent Filmmakershttps://cinevic.caSubscribe to catch the latest episodes of Push In on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/2S5WB7q

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In this first episode of our new season, Dr’s J and Santhosh cover the cloak and dagger world of espionage medicine. Along the way they cover Cold War Era soviet medicine, Project Artichoke, Dengue fever, brainwashing, truth serums, anticholinergic syndrome, cyanide pills, hydra agents and henchmen preparedness, and a surprising place to keep an escape kit. So sit back and relax as we debrief you on the secrets of the medical spy world!Sources1) http://factsanddetails.com/russia/Education_Health_Transportation_Energy/sub9_6b/entry-5145.html2)truth serum https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/kent-csi/vol5no2/html/v05i2a09p_0001.htm3) http://www.bioethics.net/2016/03/military-suicide-capsules-and-medical-ethics/4)https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/cia-issued-rectal-tool-kit5)https://www.historyonthenet.com/8-amazing-spy-gadgets-used-during-the-cold-warSupport Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! Twitter: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfro Instagram: @travelmedicinepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTFacebook: facebook.com/travelmedicinepodcast Squarespace: travelmedicinepodcast.squarespace.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast Gmail: travelmedicineinfo@gmail.com

Work at the CIA has always carried political and moral ambiguities. The groundwork in foreign affairs can be gritty and difficult. Now a comprehensive story of four early Cold War-era American spies is brought together in a new and compelling book, "The Quiet Americans." Author Scott Anderson joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to share more.

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Chase and Eric meet Prometheus at the crossroads for a shady exchange under the Elm tree. Suddenly our dynamic duo realizes they’ve been transported to the the grassy knoll, Dallas Texas, 12:30pm, 11/22/63. Fuck. Prometheus is giving out divine light and knowledge in exchange for sacrificing the US’s first Roman Catholic king. “Of course!” they scream, just kidding, they would never do that, their global ruling elite would, however, and did. In this episode our hosts provide the key to unlocking the ancient esoteric symbolism behind the assassination of JFK, from elm trees and tragedy in Ancient Greece to 88 and political and religious revolution in medieval and enlightenment Europe. Find out how the motif of killing of the king and the splitting of Poseidon’s trident spear are central to the most pivotal moment in the Cold War Era.

Join us this month as Justin, Pierce, Vic, and Gavin explore some negatives for both sides of the Cold War, dive into the conflict itself, and talk about some lasting effects of the Cold War. Join the gang as they explore one of the darkest centuries in human history. - Follow us on Twitter - Tune in on the last Saturday of each month to hear us talk live on Twitch! - Check out our Goodreads page to see what we're reading! The books: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (Vic's book) Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick (Justin's book) The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Pierce's book) Bridge of Spies by Giles Whittell (Gavin's book) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week’s episode considers the fate of social reform movements during the Cold War Era, giving an overview of long-term cultural trajectories. The Red Scare of the early Cold War years cast reformers who challenged existing institutions as potential subversives. After World War II, US society valued traditional gender roles; the “happy American housewife” was regarded as freer than the Soviet woman who was required to work. Southern politicians attacked black civil rights activists as Communistic agitators. However, reformers eventually found success by learning to work within an anti-Communist “liberal consensus.” Even conservative politicians like Nixon became persuaded that the US had to reduce racial discrimination in order to improve capitalism’s image among non-white nations during the Cold War. The social changes of the 1960s opened up new career & lifestyle choices for women. Federal “Great Society” programs attempted to reduce poverty during the 1960s, but in subsequent decades, advocates of progressive economic reform had little success. A New Left called for liberation of marginalized groups & cultural transformation, in contrast to the Old Left’s focus upon economic class struggle. By the late 1970s, social changes sparked conservative backlash & motivated New Right activists. During the last decade of the Cold War, major political changes came to an end, even as American culture evolved toward greater acceptance of diverse populations.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/boomertomillennial/posts)

The Cold War ended in 1991 marking the end of a bipolar world pitting the U.S. and its allies against the Soviet Union and its Allies. The United States pursued a global liberal economic policy in order to reflect its own system. However, over the last 30 years various mistakes in those policy goals has led the United States to squander that Cold War victory and left its political system polarized to the point of no return, deficit spending that will impact the economy, and interventionist wars that have cost thousands of lives. I had the opportunity to talk to New York Times Bestselling Author Dr. Andrew Bacevich who has written, The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism (2008) Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War(2010) include and his most recent book is The Age of Illusions: How America Squandered Its Cold War Victory. (2019). A very interesting conversation about the failures of the past and how it is going to effect American policies going forward!

The US Navy built the ‘Netted Emulation of Multi-Element Signature Against Integrated Sensors' or ‘NEMESIS'. This device tricked the Soviet radar system by giving the illusion of “ghost fleets” of vessels in on and below the oceanic surface, and formations of aircraft in the sky.

Our exclusive series on the History Of The Deep State with Joel Skousen, editor of World Affairs Brief (www.worldaffairsbrief.com) and author of The Secure Home and Strategic Relocation, continues this Sunday. In this episode we move from the Cold War Era into the Reagan and Clinton Years, with more incredible insights from Joel that continue to explain the real history of the Deep State, what its activities have accomplished so far, and where it intends to take humanity in the years immediately ahead. I continue to be amazed with our good fortune at Lost Arts Radio, to have front row seats to real classes from teachers like Joel, filling in the gaps and correcting all the mistaken understandings we picked up in what passes for education today. I hope you are getting as much out of our real education with all these great people as I am, and I look forward to meeting you on Sunday for the next chapter in our series. Joel Skousen is one of those rare people qualified for this task, and we are fortunate that he has agreed to undertake this project as a guest on Lost Arts Radio. If you would like to receive a free copy of his newsletter, World Affairs Brief, you can write to Joel requesting that he send a copy to you, at editor@worldaffairsbrief.com. If you enjoy learning history from those who speak from deep knowledge and experience, you won't want to miss any of this exclusive series with Joel. In the last episodes of the series, we'll use the historical context he's explaining now, to get into a discussion of current events and what Joel believes is coming in the future.  

In Part 1, host Lakshya Datta takes you back a hundred years, to tell you about where jazz came from. Along with us on this musical journey is Naresh Fernandes, editor of Scroll.in and author of "Taj Mahal Foxtrot: The Story of Bombay’s Jazz Age". Tune in to this episode to find out how jazz went from the clubs of New Orleans in 1910s to the streets of Bihar in 1930s, what drew these musicians to stay in India and collaborate with local musicians, and how Jazz became a political weapon during the Cold War Era. This episode also features a live performance of the song "Hold My Hand" by Fats Waller & His Orchestra from 1938, as well as the song "Penetration" by Dainius Pulauskas Group.

This week we're talking about Terror From Beyond The Globe! The Cold War Era brought in a fantastically goofy phase of science fiction horror movies about flying saucers and space men from Mars. In this episode, we talk about this interesting moment in pop culture history along with two of the most iconic films from this era: 1958's Earth Vs the Flying Saucers and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing slasher movies, including a deep-dive into two of the fundamental films of the genre: Psycho (1960) and Halloween (1978).

In 1958, the Dave Brubeck Quartet embarked on a tour of Europe and Asia sponsored by the U.S. State Department.  HEAR THE STORY. This episode features interviews with Keith Hatschek, Program Director for Music Management and Music Industry Studies at the University of Pacific; and Mike Wurtz, Assistant Professor and Head of Special Collections and Archives at the Holt-Atherton Special Collections at the University of Pacific Library. The archival recording of Dave Brubeck is from his interview with Monk Rowe from the Fillius Jazz Archive at Hamilton College. Dave Brubeck and The Jazz Ambassadors Dan Brubeck:  The more repressed a society is, the more they admire the freedom you can find in jazz. Jazz is America.  People behind the Iron Curtain started falling in love with jazz. Chris Brubeck:  The idea was if we get jazz musicians to go out, that represents freedom.  People could express themselves in this kind of way out of that kind of democracy comes that kind of expression.ARCHIVAL:  Louis ArmstrongChris Brubeck:  You're not going to get a repressed environment like communism. That seemed to be the idea. I mean, if you saw a Louis Armstrong back then you know, your heart opens up and you're like, wow, this is great.  This guy is totally cool. He loves everyone and he's expressing himself and he just made people happy all over the world. So that's a way better defense against fighting communism than fighting might with might and all that, you know.  It's like nowadays, maybe we would just bomb them or something.Brandi Howell:  Welcome to The Echo Chamber. I'm your host, Brandi Howell.  On today's episode, The Jazz Ambassadors, a blue note and a minor key, America has its secret sonic weapon, jazz. This was a headline in 1955 when the United States seeing jazz as propaganda to promote democracy abroad sent its top musicians overseas.  The music they thought was a universal language, knowing no national boundaries.  So off they sent the so-called jazz ambassadors, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, and lastly, Dave Brubeck. His experience with the program is the focus of this episode.Keith Hatschek:   It was a brilliant use of what we have come to term soft power.  Eisenhower realized that bullets and bombs ultimately would never decide the outcome of the future of this battle between the capitalist system and the socialist system. He very wisely invested in cultural exchanges. They were dubbed unofficially the "jazz ambassadors", Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie. The groups were chosen to go overseas and play their music.  This battle for the hearts and minds of all these territories around the world who were not directly linked to either the Western powers or the Soviet Union played out not so much in a military sense, but in a cultural sense.  Why not send a jazz quartet and have them go and do their thing in these various countries and territories?  I'm Keith Hatschek. I'm the author of "The Impact of American Jazz Diplomacy in Poland During the Cold War Era". As far as my interest in the jazz ambassadors, I teach at the University of the Pacific and we are the place where the jazz musician Dave Brubeck and his wife Iola decided to bequeath their papers and all of their archival materials.  They both attended school here in the 1940s. Dave went on of course to become a world renowned jazz musician and composer and humanitarian. And one of the things that really struck him was that he was a GI during World War II. He was in the European theater of operations and he ended up leading a band called the Wolf Pack. And after the war, after hostilities had ceased. the band stayed on and they played both for GIs, but also refugees who were displaced over there. And it really gave him a look into what it was like in Europe in the aftermath of the devastation of World War Two. Later, when he became more popular in the 1950s, his music started to be broadcast over the Voice of A...

EXTENDED PODCAST VERSION - THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW Super Spy, Culinary School Grad, Entrepreneur, VP Restaurant Magic Software Marketing Genius, Humanitarian... He was born Michael T. Beck...To Bohemian, non-conformist parents in Long Beach in the golden-era of the California seventies... After his parents sent Michael to live with his grandfather, Willy Beck, the Ambassador from North Germany during the Cold War Era, he decided he wanted to be a "super spy" when he grew up. Shuffled between grandparents for most of his youth and teenage years, Michael eventually found himself at his mother's parent's house, in rural northern Idaho during his sophomore year of high-school. He lived with his grandmother on a farm off Hoodoo Loop Road, between Spirit Lake and Priest River Idaho. The friends that he made at Priest River Highschool in the Pacific Northwest imprinted on him forever. Despite living all over the United States, and currently residing in Tampa Florida, Michael now considers Priest River his home. Priest River was where he felt safe. Michael took an interest in cooking at an early age. He went to culinary school - Western Culinary Institute Portland Oregon. An incredible and fascinating story of personal discovery and beating the odds...Discover what makes Michael Beck tick and the tricks he has learned along the journey...on this episode The Right Information, In the Right Hands, at the Right Time... As a restaurant owner or restaurant operator you find yourself increasingly looking to technology to solve the needs of your business. Data Central by Restaurant Magic Software does just that. Lower food costs, improve labors costs, save time and money, while proving a significant return on your investment. Restaurant Magic has set the gold standard when it comes to multi-unit restaurant management solutions and stands ready to be of service. www.RestaurantMagic.com - - - Awarded the "2019 BEST PLACES TO WORK AWARD" CONTACT Michael Beck - Vice President of Sales & Marketing to schedule a demo today! mbeck@restaurantmagic.com

RADIO VERSION (Listen to the Podcast EXTENDED VERSION for the entire episode) Super Spy, Culinary School Grad, Entrepreneur, VP Restaurant Magic Software Marketing Genius, Humanitarian... He was born Michael T. Beck...To Bohemian, non-conformist parents in Long Beach in the golden-era of the California seventies... After his parents sent Michael to live with his grandfather, Willy Beck, the Ambassador from North Germany during the Cold War Era, he decided he wanted to be a "super spy" when he grew up. Shuffled between grandparents for most of his youth and teenage years, Michael eventually found himself at his mother's parent's house, in rural northern Idaho during his sophomore year of high-school. He lived with his grandmother on a farm off Hoodoo Loop Road, between Spirit Lake and Priest River Idaho. The friends that he made at Priest River Highschool in the Pacific Northwest imprinted on him forever. Despite living all over the United States, and currently residing in Tampa Florida, Michael now considers Priest River his home. Priest River was where he felt safe. Michael took an interest in cooking at an early age. He went to culinary school - Western Culinary Institute Portland Oregon. An incredible and fascinating story of personal discovery and beating the odds...Discover what makes Michael Beck tick and the tricks he has learned along the journey...on this episode The Right Information, In the Right Hands, at the Right Time... As a restaurant owner or restaurant operator you find yourself increasingly looking to technology to solve the needs of your business. Data Central by Restaurant Magic Software does just that. Lower food costs, improve labors costs, save time and money, while proving a significant return on your investment. Restaurant Magic has set the gold standard when it comes to multi-unit restaurant management solutions and stands ready to be of service. www.RestaurantMagic.com - - - Awarded the "2019 BEST PLACES TO WORK AWARD" CONTACT Michael Beck - Vice President of Sales & Marketing to schedule a demo today! mbeck@restaurantmagic.com

Episode 32 - News, Games and Older Games that are new to us and we love!! Introduction:   0:00 to 3:00 News: 3:00 to 15:00 Three new games from Queen now on Kickstarter. Franchise, Bastille and Skylands. All slated for Essen release this year. Grimmoir by Octopus Games now on Kickstarter. Strategoesque Two Player Game. Oopsy poopsy Games played: 15:00 to 25:00 Jason - Spirits of the Wild Joel -  -decrypto Jason - Planet of the Apes Joel - gizmos Old Games That Are New to Us: 25:00 to 50:00 Jason - Bohnanza (1997) Joel -  Thebes 2007 Jason - Vinhos (2010) Joel -  Scotland Yard 1983 Jason - Notre Dame (2007) Joel - village 2011 Closing: 50:00 to 55:00 Joel:  Jaipur 2009, Chicago express 2009, innovation 2010, Jason:  The Year of the Dragon (2007), Shogun (2006), The Hanging Gardens (2008), Revolution (2009).

Punky Brewster “Cherie Lifesaver” (19, January 1986) It’s Episode TWENTY of Very Special Television and we couldn’t have made it this far without you our loyal listeners!! To say thanks we decided to tackle one of the most requested episodes in our brief history. You asked for it and you got it - we tackled the most specialist of episodes with Punky Brewster “Cherie Lifesaver.” Need I say more? During an ill-fated game of hide and seek, Cherie (Cherie Johnson) makes the worst decision of her young life and hides in a discarded fridge in Punky’s (Soleil Moon Frye) junkyard/backyard. Since Allen (Casey Ellison) was such a wiseacre during CPR lessons, he’s as useless as Henry’s (George Gaynes) public storage unit full of stolen Nazi gold (allegedly). Punky and Margaux (Ami Foster) save the day using CPR and we all learn a valuable lesson about discarded Cold War Era household appliances. A Very Special Thank You to all you listeners out there and an extra special thanks to everyone who suggested we review this episode. We’re having a great time podcasting - we hope you enjoy listening just as much. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Please join us as Michael Mandelbaum—prominent columnist and author, and a leading foreign-policy thinker—discusses his new book, Mission Failure: America and the World in the Post–Cold War Era. In this definitive work, Mandelbaum critically assesses American military interventions since the end of the Cold War and the deeply flawed post–Cold War efforts to promote American values and American institutions throughout the world. Each intervention was designed to transform local economic and political systems, and each, argues Mandelbaum, failed. It is, he writes, “the story of good, sometimes noble, and thoroughly American intentions coming up against the deeply embedded, often harsh, and profoundly un-American realities of places far from the United States.” In these encounters, he concludes, "the realities prevailed." We hope you will be able to join us for what will be a provocative and highly illuminating event. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.