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Haaretz Weekly
'Gaza started as a legitimate war of self-defense. It became merciless, cruel vengeance': This Israeli ex-foreign minister speaks his mind

Haaretz Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 24:58


Former foreign minister Shlomo Ben-Ami invested substantial time and effort into shaping a two-state solution during his political career – and ultimately came to the conclusion that it was not viable. On the Haaretz Podcast, Ben-Ami cast a critical eye on the current push by French President Emmanuel Macron and a long list of countries including the U.K., Australia and Canada to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. He sees the move more as "a sign of despair" over the leaders' powerlessness to end the Gaza war rather than "a practical solution" that lacks a roadmap for turning the concept into reality. Calling the two-state formula on the table "utterly irrelevant," Ben-Ami expressed "surprise that statesmen such as Macron and the others were pulling it out of the attic of lost causes." In his conversation with host Allison Kaplan Sommer, Ben-Ami spoke on the podcast of the deterioration of the Gaza conflict from a "legitimate war of self-defense" one of "merciless, cruel vengeance." He also explained why "total victory" over Hamas remains impossible. Whatever the outcome in Gaza, he noted, the war will be framed as a success and "will remain in the collective memory of the Palestinian nation that they forced Israel into a war that lasted more than two years, that Hamas pulled the two-state solution out of oblivion, emptied Israeli prisons of Palestinian prisoners, blocked the Israel-Saudi normalization and Israel's dream of regional peace." Read more: Shlomo Ben Ami: A Total Victory in Gaza Is a Dangerous Delusion. Just Ask Kissinger Israel Facing Mounting International Pressure as Belgium Says Will Recognize Palestine at UN Trump's Ban on Mahmoud Abbas Is Bad News for Palestine. But It's Dangerous for the UNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White Flag with Joe Walsh
Trump Is Turning America Into A Cruel, Dark Place

White Flag with Joe Walsh

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 29:06


She came to America from Guatemala with her mom when she was 8yrs old. To flee gang violence. For the past 9yrs, she excelled in school in Los Angeles becoming an honors student and a top athlete. Two months ago, masked agents kidnapped her and sent her back to Guatemala. This is Trump's America. It must not be ours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Many Podcasts!
In Federal Prison for 2 years-Author Paul Smith ("Cruel & Unusual Punishment")

Too Many Podcasts!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 58:06


Rebels, a few clarifications first...in the intro, I accidentally referred to Paul's book as "Crime and Punishment", (which I believe is Dostoevsky) also, while Paul was gracious enough to speak to me while he was in Germany, he was not in any sort of prison. He was released 28 months into his sentence, in 2022, but you'll hear that in the interview. We all have our stories of a "personal hell", but I think there are only a few that can come close to the horror of being incarcerated. This a is a very honest and direct telling of his experience, which I'd imagine would be just as difficult to talk about. As you'll hear Paul say, it was therapeutic for him to tell the story, as will the upcoming sequel about his post-prison life. This interview is much more than a cautionary tale; it's a conversation about a worls so many of us have so little understanding about. Thanks so much for coming on the show and sharing your story, Paul!Paul's info:TikTok @paulluckismith;X @GetLuckiSmith;Truth Social @plsmith64;YouTube @PaulLuckiSmith;Facebook Paul Smith?Here's the link to Paul's book: https://www.amazon.com/Cruel-Unusual-Punishment-Psychological-Realities-ebook/dp/B0FKVWGDSP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M987PHCAXT9R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NkFR_Nb1A40ZHlH8Fdvi7Sm2IpZaRSNRZp7Qa2VENSzlKUPkjH38nUANtamvFrnGaeLiioQmms0dKw1HRfHGD4U6Chr2cCWSQEx5z8qCz-5-oQA0hr3G-MqTr78t8_d85yw5Esrov2lKnqeXD1JW2tBDF2DsllR4uWjy4vh-DLC8rUqJLw0TAwbk48N72JrbrYScDEcvS9SgG3V02l8K3A1y9dE6rQQABDc1NwM0qqU.qizHEDI8eSmqqliRfvu5XqNCFFz8cQl8orNNdVmkXb8&dib_tag=se&keywords=cruel+and+unusual+punishment&qid=1756694101&sprefix=cruel+%26+unus%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-Catch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried to avoid the first time around!More thanks: Music Credits/Voiceovers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bruce Goldberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ( aka Lord Mr. Bruce); other Voices: The Sherpa-lu Studio PlayersYouTube: @sherpalution5000 @sherpalution : social media for FB, IG, Bluesky, & TikTokLink page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bio.link/jimthepoHere's our website: https://shows.acast.com/the-sherpas-podcast-picksYou can support this show...FOR FREE!!! All you have to do is listen here.Email:jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.comSupport:Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Become a Rebel of the Sherpalution! Please subscribe to the show (for free) through your favorite podcast listening medium, so you don't miss an episode. (What if you miss one, and then we have a test????) If I'm not on your favorite medium, let me know, and I'll bribe my way on it! (That's assuming I actually have money...) Also, please reach out to me through my social media channels or email address. I'd love to hear what you think.And PLEASE let me know if there's a podcast I should be checking out...even if it's one you host! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True Crime Uncensored
CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT-- PAUL SMITH

True Crime Uncensored

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 53:35


See all formats and editionsIn this haunting memoir, a clinical psychologist sentenced to 51 months for healthcare fraud confronts the harsh realities of federal prison. Incarcerated amid the chaos of the COVID pandemic, he endured a relentless odyssey through eight different prison facilities, caught in a near-perpetual cycle of transfer. Through his expert lens, Cruel and Unusual Punishment: A Memoir of the Psychological Realities of Federal Prison unveils the stark truth of an uncivilized, harsh, and insane system that erodes the very essence of humanity.The author reveals a grim truth: extended exposure to the cruel environment of prison—crafted by government policy and the ruthless prisoner code—strips away humanity, pushing individuals toward savagery. Drawing from his own struggle to preserve his sense of self and the hard-earned wisdom of those who survived years of confinement, he offers a raw, introspective exploration of survival under psychological siege.Countless prison memoirs exist, but many are marred by exaggeration, falsehoods, or a lack of objective clarity. Few offer the raw, unfiltered honesty found in this account.This powerful narrative is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the harsh realities of prison.

La W Radio con Julio Sánchez Cristo
El testimonio de la desmovilizada alias ‘Karina' sobre las FARC: “Me volvieron una mujer cruel”

La W Radio con Julio Sánchez Cristo

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 50:03


Imprint Cast
Imprint Deep Dive: Box Set Spotlight: Blue/Fade In with Daniel Kremer

Imprint Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 91:02 Transcription Available


Join Tony Michas and John Mathews along with very special guest, Daniel Kremer, as they discuss the box set of Blue/Fade In which also includes Daniel's documentary, Cruel, Usual, Necessary: The Passion of Silvio Narizzano.They dive deep into Silvio Narizzano's career and the making of the films, Blue and Fade In, and talk with Daniel about the documentary and his mission to introduce the director's work to a new generation of film lovers.

Es la Mañana del Fin de Semana
El Arte de la Historia: Pedro I, ¿el Cruel o el Justiciero?

Es la Mañana del Fin de Semana

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 12:40


Rubén García nos cuenta la historia de Pedro I, nacido un 30 de agosto de 1334. ¿Cruel o justiciero? ¡No te lo pierdas!

Derher for Kids
S2 E18: The Cruel Trick

Derher for Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 12:54


How did the Misnagdim react to the spreading of Chassidus? Did they easily accept it?Find out in this episode.

Rich Zeoli
Active Shooter Alert on Villanova University's Campus was a Cruel Hoax

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 39:04


The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- In a statement made via email, President of Villanova University Rev. Peter M. Donohue said that the active shooter incident on campus was a "cruel hoax." 6:20pm- According to a report from John Solomon and Jerry Dunleavy of Just the News, “Federal prosecutors gathered evidence from James Comey's top lieutenants that he authorized the leak of classified information to reporters just before the 2016 election but declined to bring criminal charges, according to recently declassified memos that call into question the former FBI director's testimony to Congress.” You can find the full report here: https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/exclusive-prosecutors-secured-evidence-comey-authorized-classified?utm_source=mux&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=social-media-autopost. 6:40pm- In an interview with Jessica Tarlov on the “Raging Moderates” podcast, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton bizarrely predicted that the Supreme Court would soon overturn gay marriage.

The Propaganda Report
Influencer profit model, “Cruel Hoaxes” & More from the CIA Morale Manual (Sorry about audio issues)

The Propaganda Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 79:43


Sorry about the audio issues today. I'm still not sure what the problem was but will have it figured out before next show. Thank yall for listening and your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Into the Garden with Leslie
#24 The Art of Editing Your Late Summer Garden

Into the Garden with Leslie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 66:02


As a gardener, you are not just creative, you are a creative. Your job is to go out there and create your tail off. But the other job you must strive to do well is that of an editor, tightening the voice of your garden with strategic cuts that help it shine and become the garden you envisioned (even when those cuts seem counterintuitive). This means that cruel things are going to happen. Cruel, and perhaps unusual. In this episode, Leslie and Marianne talk about everything from volunteer seedling strategies to de-browning the borders. Get ready to yank flowers, cut limbs, discard seeds, and mop your brow. It's going to be bloody, but it's going to be good._______________________________Be sure to hit the subscribe button so we can keep you smiling while you hit the mess [your garden] out there.Full Show Notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Garden Mixer Podcast's Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠________________________________Socials – Pick Your Platform:Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegardenmixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indulge us on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.garden.mixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spar with us on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gardenmixerpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“French Bistro” theme by Adieu Adieu. License D0LZBINY30GGTBBW

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule
Cruel, callous and gruesome murders of Melbourne

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 44:26 Transcription Available


WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Andrew Rule recounts some of the more brutal killings he's covered as a crime writer. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closer Look with Rose Scott
Lawsuit cites cruel and unusual punishment for not providing gender-affirming care; Transit advocates differ on newly announced plans for Atlanta's Beltline

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 50:33


Nearly 300 Georgia inmates are suing Georgia corrections officials and the state's healthcare contractor for not providing gender-affirming care. Rose talks with Emily Early, the associate director of the Southern Regional Office of the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Chinyere Ezie, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, which brought the lawsuit with co-counsel Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP. The guests discussed the pending case and what’s next. They also shared what they are hearing from clients who are denied gender-affirming care and why they believe SB 185, which prohibits state funds and resources from being used for certain treatments, is unconstitutional. Plus, earlier this week on “Closer Look,” Clyde Higgs, the president and CEO of the Atlanta Beltline Inc, assured listeners that multiple modes of transit are coming to the Beltline and talked more about a new estimated $3.5 billion plan that would expand public transit on the Beltline. The 22-mile project— which includes green space, parks and trails— is on track to be completed by 2030. On Friday, Rose talks with Matthew Rao, chair of Beltline Rail Now, and Dr. Hans Klein, president of Better Atlanta Transit, who hold opposing views about the types of transit that should be included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Morning Class
DMC 472- Cruel Love

Daily Morning Class

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 39:48


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Keeping It Young
Books That Can Help...and Why Part 2

Keeping It Young

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 29:21


Join Dave and Bethlie as they continue a study on a few select chapters of the book Ten Pillars of an Awesome Marriage by Charles Shoemaker.    PART 2 5. Chapter 5 Conflict Resolution Goal - not to avoid but to handle wisely Illustration of Lady Astor to Winston Churchill - If you were my husband, I would give you poison; if you were my wife, I would take it! P. 85 Swindoll Quote Frequently, marital warfare is in the trenches of belligerence or moodiness. Some battles are night attacks or surprise assaults. Others are cold wars of stoic silence.  Cruel methods of torture are also employed—public criticism, fearful threats, intimidation, ugly sarcasm, and hateful remarks designed to put down one's mate. Such tactics are popular . . . but wrong because they are unfair and they never lead to domestic peace.” P. 87 PFS - personal filtering system Age Gender Education Life experiences Culture Temperament  Skills Personality Spirituality How do you resolve conflicts Be right with God Be swift to hear and slow to speak Own it when you are wrong Stay focused on issue at hand Face conflicts with a team mindset We not me A marriage struggles when it has two “I”s

The American Vandal, from The Center for Mark Twain Studies

The finale of "A Tale of Today," the eleventh season of "The American Vandal." Matt Seybold offers his journey of curiosity from the end of "Criticism LTD" to "The Technofeudal Text." Cast (in order of appearance): Matt Seybold, Nathan Wolff Soundtrack: DownRiver Collective Narration: Nathan Osgood & SNR Audio For more about this episode, including a complete bibliography, please visit TheAmericanVandal.Substack.com/CruelFuturism

Stories From Women Who Walk
60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday: Whatever the Cost We the People Shall Defy Their Stories & Defend Our Homeland

Stories From Women Who Walk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 6:33


Hello to you listening in London, England!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more for courage) for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.It's true what they say: "A story grows in the gaps where the facts fall short." 47 and his cabal are exploiting the gaps to create cruel and obscene stories because they have no facts.Headlines that repeat 47's cruel and obscene stories like reign of terror, being on the eve of destruction, days of the dictator, subservience to the sociopath, and so on reinforce these stories. The more these stories are told without the counterbalance of truth, facts, good news, and how We the People are fighting back, the more these lies will take hold in our exhausted minds because these stories keep on gushing like torrents of water out of a broken fire hydrant.Hear me when I say this: I am no idiot. Treacherous times are alive and afoot. 47 and his criminally complicit cabinet, feckless GOP congress, and subservient SCOTUS on speed dial are after nothing short of the utter desecration of our country. So, We the People must continue to push back, show up, stand up, speak up, fight and ever fight!In the darkest days of World War II when all looked lost in the face of Nazi Germany's advance across Europe and the Dunkirk evacuation, Winston Churchill summoned the will of the British people against those odds.    His famous "We shall fight on the beaches" speech was a galvanizing address delivered to the House of Commons on June 4, 1940.Listen to a portion of history: “The British Empire and the French Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.”Imagine the immense sacrifice and effort required of the British people to face the adversity and pummeling hardships of war. And yet, they did with courage and determination, with unwavering resolve to resist the Nazi threat, even to the last person, if necessary.If the British defeated the Nazis - against all odds - who are we not to follow in their footsteps and prevail against the enemy within our shores? We have no Churchill to summon us to battle; but we shall fight and we shall win because We the People are defying them and their obscenely hateful stories.Thank you for listening and making good trouble to liberate the land of the free and the home of the brave.  You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, arrange a free, no-sales Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

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Pearlmania500
LOSER: MAHA's Biggest BULLY: Jillian Michaels | TMT 141

Pearlmania500

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 84:28


THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE JILLIAN MICHAELS DEFENDED SLAVERY ON CNN, OH MY GOD SHE IS THE WORST.  GET THE QUACK MONTH SHIRT HERE:

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan
Emani Moss: Cruel Stepmother, Complicit Father, & a System That Failed Her

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 75:54


In October 2013, 10-year-old Emani Moss's life ended in the most unimaginable way — starved to death and burned in a trash can. Her death wasn't sudden. It came after years of documented abuse, repeated reports to authorities, and missed opportunities to save her. This is the story of how Emani slipped through the cracks of a system designed to protect children, and how those who could have helped failed her at every turn. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please do not wait — speak up.

The Curious Life
Mr Cruel, Karmein Chan and Medium Jonathan Mark's search for answers.

The Curious Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 38:15


Renowned psychic medium Jonathan Mark returns to the podcast for an extraordinary conversation. Jonathan has helped to solve countless crimes and missing persons cases, working with the FBI and law enforcement across the US. In this episode, he tunes into a case that has haunted so many of us here in Australia, for decades.In this episode, we revisit the infamous unsolved murder of Karmein Chan, the 13-year-old Melbourne schoolgirl abducted from her home in 1991 and explore the chilling connection to the predator known as Mr Cruel. Active through the late 1980's and early 1990's, Mr Cruel was responsible for a series of terrifying home invasions, child abductions, and assaults that left Australia on edge and sparked one of the country's largest criminal investigations.Karmein's case remains one of Australia's most haunting cold cases, and for me, it's a story that has lingered since childhood. With Jonathan's remarkable intuitive abilities, we explore possible new insights into a mystery that has baffled police and the public for more than 30 years.If you're interested in true crime in Australia, cold cases, or the enduring mystery of Mr Cruel, this is a must-listen episode. Watch this episode in full on YouTube at @thecuriouslifepodcastFor more of Jonathan's incredible work, catch him on socials below:Instagram: @jonathanmarkmediumTikTok: @jonathanmarkmediumListen to his podcast: Connect with Jonathan MarkFollow the show on Instagram at @jana.firestoneThank you to our brilliant Sam Talbot, for production and audio engineering.

alfalfa
WNBA Dildos: Funny or Cruel? + “Surplus Humans” & The Fall of Conscientiousness | Ep. 253

alfalfa

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 115:37


This week, the Alfalfa Pod tackles the WNBA spectacle before diving into the high-stakes reality of AI, the 'surplus human' crisis, and the 3-year window to escape the underclass.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

Comics Over Time
Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 2

Comics Over Time

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 73:13


Episode 75 - Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 2 2008 in the United States was a year of war and recession, leading to a bleak short-term outlook for Americans.  Comics and comic book movies reflected that, but also gave fans a lot to enjoy, hopefully taking people's minds off social and economic issues they were facing.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2008.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #102-#112, Daredevil: Blood of the Tarantula #1, Avengers #36-37 and 39, World War Hulk: Aftersmash #1, Civil War Chronicles #5-6 and 8-12, What if? Civil War #1, Exiles #1, World War Hulk Aftersmash: Damage Control #1-3, Black Panther Annual #1, New Exiles #0, Ultimate Fantastic Four #52-53, Might Avengers #12 and 16, King Size Hulk #1, Eternals #1, New Avengers #42, Ultimate Origins #3, Wolverine #68, Age of Sentry #2, Secret Invasion #7, Secret Invasion: The Amazing Spider-Man #3, and Thunderbolts #125   Writing: Ed Brubaker (#102-106, 111-112) Brubaker and Greg Rucka (#107-110)  Pencils: Michael Lark (#102-103, 107-112), Lark and Azaceta (#104-105), Paul Azaceta (#106), Clay Mann (#111)  Inks: Stefano Gaudiano (#102, #105, #107-112) Gaudiano and Paul Azaceta (#103), Gaudiano and Tom Palmer (#104), Paul Azaceta (#106)  The year begins with the parts 3 through 6 of the Without Fear storyline we talked about in 2007. Daredevil takes down Mr Fear but not before Matt Murdock and Milla Donvan's life is turned upside down.  In May, we get a single story “Sympathy for the Devil” that bridges us to the next big story arch. In it we see Matt Murdock struggling to deal with everything that's happened to him and Milla. This interesting story will be our spotlight story for the year.  Next, we get the 4-part “Cruel and Unusual” story arch in which Matt Murdock tries to help a death row inmate “Big Ben” Donovan who's unwilling to get help to stay his execution. Murdock can tell there's more going on here and Dakota North being assaulted, warned away from investigating Big Ben case by her father Samuel North and finally shot all seem to confirm that suspicion.  After Dakota is shot, Matt decides to investigate the shooter and, after following the clues, realizes that there had been men watching his law office from the beginning. These men turn out to be federal agents, who explain why Donovan was framed. Apparently, the special units needed crime boss Eric Slaughter to watch over the docks, which is why they protected him. In the end, Matt speaks with Samuel J. North. North tells him how the special units crossed the line, that he didn't want his daughter caught in the crossfire, that they needed someone to blame, and Donovan fit the profile. Interestingly, this story was billed as a 5-part story that ended after 4.  To finish out 2008, we get the return of Bullseye, well kind of. In a story titled “Lady Bullseye”, we see the Hand and their newest assassin – a woman who goes by the alias Lady Bullseye and was inspired by the original Bullseye who tore through the Yakuzi years before. Lady Bullseye frames Murdock for murder to keep him occupied (though he's arrested the morning after cheating on his wife Milla with Dakota North) while they go after Iron Fist (Danny Rand) and Black Tarantula (Carlos LaMuerto).  North provides an alibi for Murdock so he gets released and upon returning home and upon returning home they find Black Tarantula hogtied and an old man rummaging through Matt's kitchen, who introduces himself as Master Izo and says Matt is going to help him destroy the Hand. Apparently now is an opportune time as the Hand is in chaos as factions are fighting for control after Elektra is revealed to be a Skrull.  As the story progressed, we see that the Hand has a series of targets and eventually possesses Tarantula and White Tiger before a finally confrontation with Daredevil. It's then that Lady Bullseye reveals to Matt her true plan—she wants him to lead the Hand, and her efforts so far have not been to attack his friends and family, but rather to remove them as obstacles. Stunned, Matt strikes her. They fight again and she knocks him out, saying the Hand does not take no for an answer. Master Izo helps Matt up, and assumes he refused the Hand's offer; Matt says nothing. The story ends with Lord Hirochi, Lady Bullseye, Black Tarantula, and White Tiger board a plane to Spain, where Lady Bullseye says they will pursue Plan B.  One side story in the Lady Bullseye story arch, is Milla Donovan's parents have checked her out of the hospital Matt's been visiting and are trying to keep him away from their daughter.   In the Daredevil: Blood of the Tarantula one-shot, Daredevil helps Carlos LaMuerto face down his cousin, Luis, who is being backed up by his former gang from Argentina as they have arrived in New York to steal the power of the Black Tarantula and return it to its country of origin.  This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil #106 May 2008 “Sympathy For the Devil”  Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway This is the year that comic book superheroes evolve into billion-dollar movie properties. Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History  DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts  https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/  https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/ 

Bob Murphy Show
Ep. 434 Martha Bueno on Lyn Ulbricht's New Organization, Mothers Against Cruel Sentencing

Bob Murphy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 46:03


Martha Bueno is a popular advocate for liberty whose parents fled communist Cuba. She is part of Lyn Ulbricht's new organization dedicated to freeing nonviolent offenders suffering from cruel sentencing.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode's sponsor, PersistSEO.com.The homepage for MACS (Mothers Against Cruel Sentencing).Martha Bueno's X profile; the profile for MACS.Lyn Ulbricht's interview on the BMS.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell
“Cruel Theatre Girlie Summer” with Chiara Aurelia

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 47:49


Dylan and Connor are joined by Chiara Aurelia (John Proctor is the Villain, Dilaria). It's a cruel, theatre girlie summer, y'all! The twins are GAGGED to be joined by Chiara, who is currently making her Broadway debut as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain. We discuss the hit play, how she went from seeing her childhood friend Sadie Sink in the show to finding herself starring in it within a matter of months, and what goes DOWN in the cast group chat. After binging the TV series Cruel Summer all week, Connor and Dylan are eager to chat with Chiara about her experience on the show. From gaggy costars Olivia Holt, Sarah Drew, and Froy Gutierrez, to filming three timelines in one day, to the shocking twist ending, Chiara mentions it ALL. She just finished making her off-Broadway debut in Dilaria, alongside Ella Stiller and friend of the pod Christopher Briney. We also discuss Pretty Little Liars, Happy Gilmore 2, Weapons, and Hysteria. You're going to love this chat with Chiara. Don't miss her running for the green light in John Proctor is the Villain through September 7 only.Follow Chiara on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Soundtrack Your Life
Save Ferris' Monique on Being in the 10 Things I Hate About You Prom Band and The Enduring Power of Ska

Soundtrack Your Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 53:38 Transcription Available


(00:00:00) Introducing Monique Powell from Save Ferris (00:12:21) How Save Ferris Ended up in 10 Things I Hate About You (00:18:32) Filming with Letters to Cleo (00:22:49) Soundtrack Composer Richard Gibbs and the Soundtrack Supervisor (00:25:00) Finding Music in Your Teens (00:30:07) Save Ferris Appearing on Roswell and Finding Music via TV Shows (00:36:18) The Ska Lifestyle (00:38:16) 90s Friends and Fake Rivalries (00:43:59) Why People Connect with Ska (00:50:44) Thank Yous and Goodbyes Monique Powell, lead singer of the Ska band, Save Ferris, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about the soundtrack to the 1999 Gil Junger film, 10 Things I Hate About You. Not only does Save Ferris have a song on the soundtrack ("I Know"), but Save Ferris is the band that plays at the prom in the the film. They perform their song, "I Know", and they back up Letters to Cleo's Kay Hanley as well for the Letters to Cleo cover of Nick Lowe's "Cruel to be Kind" which is also on the soundtrack. From stories to being on the 10 Things I Hate About You set, memories of being on the TV show, Roswell, to news about a new Save Ferris album, a lot of ground is covered on this episode of Soundtrack Your Life.For More Information about Save Ferris:WebsiteInstagramTwitterYouTubeSoundtrack Your Life SocialsBlueskyInstagramWriting SiteYouTubePatreon

THE WEEKEND SHOW
David Cay Johnston on Trump's cruel dictatorship and how America moves to counter authoritarianism.

THE WEEKEND SHOW

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 63:30


Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Cay Johnston joins Anthony Davis to discuss ways to counter Trump's divisive dictatorship and how America moves forward under authoritarian rule, as civil and human rights are revoked and erroneous tariffs kick in - only on The Weekend Show Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Captain Flashman: Defender of the Universe
Captain Flashman Presents: The Terrifying Mysteries of the Inner Sanctum- Summer Bonus

Captain Flashman: Defender of the Universe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 7:08


Send us a textAs those of you on social media already know, Captain Flashman: Defender of the Universe is taking the summer off but that doesn't mean you won't be entertained. That's right, this summer we have a very special summer replacement show for you to enjoy; The Terrifying Mysteries of the Inner Sanctum with your host, Khan the Cruel. There's nothing more satisfying then being scared out of your pants on a cool summer evening and that's where this eery tale, comes in. So sit back and enjoy Khan the Cruel as he spins a yarn so chilling, you'll want to build your own panic room.Episode Website: https://captainflashmandefenderoftheuniverse.buzzsprout.comTo keep up to date on all Captain Flashman news, follow him on Facebook and Instagram.This episode stars: Sean Browning as Captain Flashman Dave Healey as Khan the Cruel, Chet Wheatley, the Guard and Old Doc WelbyMusic by Jeff RosenthalInner Sanctum Organ by Dave HealeyProduced, Directed and Written by Dave HealeyAssociate Producer Vicki Jenkins Episode Recorded, Mixed and Soundscape Design by Dave HealeyIntro and Outro Designed by Dave Healey and Dylan Shropshire and Mixed by Dylan Shropshire.© Dave Healey 2025Support the showCaptain Flashman Fighting Evil Since 2023

Throughline
We the People: Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Throughline

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 47:58


The Eighth Amendment. What is cruel and unusual punishment? Who gets to define and decide its boundaries? And how did the Constitution's authors imagine it might change? Today on Throughline's We the People: the Eighth Amendment, the death penalty, and what cruel and unusual really means. This episode was originally published in January 2025.To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Politics Done Right
Billionaires trying to destroy America. 18-year-old gives me hope. The Cruel Big Beautiful Bill.

Politics Done Right

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 57:09


Billionaire are contriving an economic collapse. 18-year-old at Kingwood Rage Against The Regime protest challenges Trump's evil immigration stance. Yes, the Big Beautiful Bill keeps getting worse.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

NC Policy Watch
Lack of air conditioning in state prisons is cruel and unusual punishment

NC Policy Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:05


  There are many things that have changed for the better in North Carolina prisons over the last century. That said, it's also true that North Carolina summers have always been miserably hot and that commercial air conditioning was first introduced nearly a century ago — facts that render the lack of air conditioning in […]

Egberto Off The Record
Billionaires trying to destroy America. 18-year-old gives me hope. The Cruel Big Beautiful Bill.

Egberto Off The Record

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 57:09


Get Real With Rick Dancer
Get Real With Rick Dancer Life Can Be So Cruel

Get Real With Rick Dancer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 58:04


A friend of mine posted a week or so ago, and what she revealed robbed me of my sleep.Her parents were both killed in a car crash, and a motorcycle group saved the life of her daughter, who was in the backseat.  Michelle Varga is very open and not afraid to feel.I kept reading her story and asked if she'd come share with us what happened and her heartache. 

You Don't Know Mojack
290 Cruel Frederick "We Are The Music We Play" w/ Guy Bennett

You Don't Know Mojack

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 96:18


All based up and nowhere to go - with Guy Bennett. . . . YOU DON'T KNOW MOJACK is a podcast dedicated to exploring the entire SST catalogue, in order, from start to finish. During the podcast we will discuss all the releases that are part of our core DNA, as well as many lesser-known releases that deserve a second chance, or releases that we are discovering for the very first time (we actually don't know Mojack!). First and foremost we are fans, and acknowledge that we are not perfect and don't know everything – sometimes the discussion is more about a time, place, feeling, personal experience or random tangents, and less about the facts (but we will try to get to the facts too). Facebook: www.facebook.com/mojackpod/ Twitter: @mojackpod Instagram: www.instagram.com/mojackpod/ Blog: www.mojackpod.com/ Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/blog/mojackpod Theme Song: Shockflesh

Fresh Intelligence
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Tom Cruise's Cruel Actors' Cull as He Prepares to Launch Into Soaraway Blockbuster 'Top Gun 3'

Fresh Intelligence

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 2:54 Transcription Available


EXCLUSIVE: Inside Tom Cruise's Cruel Actors' Cull as He Prepares to Launch Into Soaraway Blockbuster 'Top Gun 3'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The cruel fate of John the Baptist

Catholic Inspiration

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 7:22


The death of John the Baptist reveals the cruelty, evil, and wickedness present in the world, reminding us to call upon the Lord to both stand up against it and cast it out of our hearts. (Lectionary #406) August 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

My Daily Story
S27 Ep7: They Tried to Kill My Baby – My In-Laws' Cruel Plot

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 21:53


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Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey
White House Posts Cruel Deportation Meme

Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 75:45


Rep. Justin Jones was blocked from a meeting on an Elon Musk airport project in his own district. White House posts Jet2Holiday post about deportations. ‘Love Island' star Kenny Rodriguez accused of being ‘racist.' Host: Dr. Rashad Richey (@IndisputableTYT) Co-Host: Elliott Morgan (@ElliottcMorgan)  *** SUBSCRIBE on ⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠  ☞ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON: ⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠  ☞ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TWITTER⁠⁠⁠  ☞     ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠ ☞ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NC Policy Watch
The cruel incompetence of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics

NC Policy Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 1:05


  New research from the national news organization Stateline highlights some of the big flaws in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies. While the administration has made much of its supposed commitment to cracking down on violent criminals and blaming Democrats for failing to do so, the research actually reveals a significant decline in this […]

Rising
Ron Paul slams cruel response to Gaza famine, Trump accuses Epstein of poaching Mar-A-Lago employees, UK warns they will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire, And More: 7.30.25

Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 69:40


0:00 Ron Paul slams cruel response to Gaza famine; libertarians oppose starvation! Robby Soave | RISING 9:33 Trump accuses Epstein of poaching Mar-A-Lago employees, discusses Virginia Giuffre | RISING 18:18 UK warns they will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire | RISING 23:07 Biden White House, EU being probed over whether they pressured Spotify to censor: Report | RISING 31:27 Bill Maher admits he was wrong about Trump's tariffs; Schumer: EU deal 'fake' | RISING 41:23 Trump pick Emil Bove confirmed as circuit judge; Dems sound alarm | RISING 46:47 Joe Rogan: Trump admin is gaslighting supporters over Epstein files| RISING 56:40 Federal employees free to display religious imagery, proselytize to co-workers: OPM | RISING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmwax Radio
Ep 863: Lisa D’Apolito • Daniel Kremer

Filmwax Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 74:05


Returning to the podcast in this first segment is the documentary filmmaker Lisa D'Apolito ("Love, Gilda"). Coming-of-age can be difficult, but is always more bearable when you have someone who connects with you on a cellular level. Shari Lewis - a children's television  pioneer before Fred Rogers, Jim Henson, and others - was one of those people. She was a dancer, singer, and magician, but was best known as the ventriloquist behind sock puppets Charlie Horse, Hush Puppy and, of course, Lamb Chop. This heartfelt and entertaining doc charts the life, loves, and career hits and misses of the spunky perfectionist who forever changed the face of children's television. Featuring ventriloquists she inspired and nostalgia-laden clips, this upbeat portrait brims, like Lewis, with warmth and charm. "Shari & Lamp Chop" is the tonic we all need to reconnect with our inner children, and celebrate pure imagination. "Shari & Lamp Chop" is currently enjoying a theatrical run. Visit the website for details. Returning to the podcast in the second segment is the documentary filmmaker Daniel Kremer. He was last on the podcast back in May of 2018. Perhaps at first glance, the filmography of Silvio Narizzano appears unremarkable. Thanks to his sleeper hit "Georgy Girl" (1966), he's known largely as a 'one-hit wonder' director. Upon closer inspection, however, likely no other filmmaker used cinema as effectively to exorcise personal demons in ways both ugly and beautiful. And few directors' sensibilities were more gay, both overtly and covertly. Film historian Daniel Kremer is your tour guide through an obscure, perplexing body of work heretofore ignored and often unfairly shunned. "Cruel, Usual, Necessary: The Passion of Silvio Narizzano" is an essay documentary of discovery. —Imprint Films

NashVillager
July 25, 2025: Eliminating cruel punishment

NashVillager

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 20:33


The looming decision over how Tennessee's next execution should be carried out grapples with the big questions that have always been a part of the justice system in our nation. Plus, the local news for July 25, 2025, and Big Freedia. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

The Hamlet Podcast
King Lear | Episode 72 - Thy Cruel Nails

The Hamlet Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 12:20


The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear. Act III Scene vii - Cornwall and Regan turn violent. A servant attempts to help Gloucester. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

Rover's Morning Glory
WED PT 1: Life is a cruel game sometimes

Rover's Morning Glory

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 47:35


Rover is in excruciating pain. Dan Rivera, paranormal investigator touring with Annabelle doll, passed away. What would JLR change if he went back in time? Mother was not expecting these reactions when she posted a picture of her baby online.

Rover's Morning Glory
WED PT 1: Life is a cruel game sometimes

Rover's Morning Glory

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 47:38


Rover is in excruciating pain. Dan Rivera, paranormal investigator touring with Annabelle doll, passed away. What would JLR change if he went back in time? Mother was not expecting these reactions when she posted a picture of her baby online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roach Koach Podcast
Episode 474: Cruel Melody by Black Light Burns

The Roach Koach Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 118:33


Side Project Summer continues on the Roach Koach Podcast! This week Lorin and Matt finally dive into Wes Borland's 2007 album under the Black Light Burns moniker, Cruel Melody. Topics this episode include:-“Unacceptable!”-Trent Reznor advice-Wes swagger-The logo-Songs about Limp Bizkit?-Been up-Getting mad at a child-The eternal war between vampires and lycans-Elephant roar riffs-And deciding if Black Light Burns is Ego or Essential. Take a listen!Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon. New episodes of the Pact every month. Subscribe today! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes and Spotify! We'd appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you! Contact the show @RoachKoach on Twitter, Roach Koach on Facebook , Roach Koach on Instagram, or send an email to RoachKoachPodcast at Gmail. Follow the show on Youtube and TikTok! Find every episode of Roach Koach and order your Roach Koach T-shirt at Roach Koach dot com.

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy
SOLVED! #15 - This is Propaganda Country: The Grotesque, Cruel, & Artificial Aesthetics of Modern Fascism

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 19:11


Air Date: 7–13-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: ⁃ The calculated, propaganda motives behind “Mar-a-Lago face” and bizarre MAGA hyper-femininity ⁃ How MAGA uses Kristi Noem's “Border Barbie” vibes to attempt to soften its vicious immigration policy, and project victimization ⁃ How bad AI imagery is now the look of modern fascism ⁃ The cruelty of the White House X account - a propaganda machine of memes (run by Groypers) ⁃ The Right's psychopathic treatment of immigrants, and bracing ourselves for what's coming next ⁃ …and more in BACKSTAGE: Beyond the Algorithm (MEMBERS ONLY!) FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Mastadon Instagram Facebook YouTube Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf002st2zdrkz6yxmaxr6r2fh0pv49qq2pem0e REFERENCES: MAGA glam isn't about beauty — it's about politics - Vox The “Delicate, Beautiful, Tiny” Fascism of Kristi Noem - Mother Jones AI: The New Aesthetics of Fascism - New Socialist The Gleeful Cruelty of the White House X Account - The Atlantic The Right's Cruelty to Immigrants Is Psychopathic - Current Affairs EXTRAS: @Novaramedia and @blindboyboatclub (The video on Trump and wrestling that Erin couldn't recall during the show!) MEMBERS ONLY Systems are crumbling – but daily life continues. The dissonance is real - The Guardian TAKE ACTION: July 17th - National Day of Action - Good Trouble Lives On One Million Rising Trainings In a blue state? Help stop ICE overreach Use the 5 Calls app for scripts and to reach all your elected officials Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121 Find your Indivisible group - or start one Write to the DNC Join our Discord Server Reach us via Signal: Bestoftheleft.01 Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening!  

The John Batchelor Show
LAST OF CAESAR'S LINE: 8/8:: Nero: Matricide, Music, and Murder in Imperial Rome by Anthony Everitt (Author), Roddy Ashworth (Author)

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 5:29


LAST OF CAESAR'S LINE: 8/8:: Nero: Matricide, Music, and Murder in Imperial Rome by  Anthony Everitt  (Author), Roddy Ashworth  (Author) https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/sunspot-update-after-going-through-the-roof-last-month-sunspots-drop-into-the-attic-this-month/ There are many infamous stories about the Roman emperor Nero: He set fire to Rome and thrummed his lyre as it burned. Cruel, vain, and incompetent, he then cleared the charred ruins and built a vast palace. He committed incest with his mother, who had schemed and killed to place him on the throne, and later murdered her. Nero has long been the very image of a bad ruler, a legacy left behind by the historians of his day, who despised him. But there is a mystery. For a long time after his death, anonymous hands laid flowers on his grave. The monster was loved. In this nuanced biography, Anthony Everitt, the celebrated biographer of classical Greece and Rome, and investigative journalist Roddy Ashworth reveal the contradictions inherent in Nero and offer a reappraisal of his life. Contrary to popular memory, the empire was well managed during his reign. He presided over diplomatic triumphs and Rome's epic conquest of Britain and British queen Boudica's doomed revolt against Nero's legions. He was also a champion of arts and culture who loved music, and he won the loyalty of the lower classes with fantastic spectacles. He did not set fire to Rome.