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The Left's propaganda machinery operates through well-planned tactics, shaping narratives, controlling discourse, and silencing opposition. From media manipulation to academic subversion, these strategies have been used to influence societies and push ideological agendas. But how do they work, and how can one identify and counter them? Pankaj Saxena, Sandeep Balakrishna, and Dr. Satchidanand Shevde expose the dirty tricks of Leftist propaganda, the historical patterns behind their influence, and ways to resist their ideological dominance.

Gyi and Conrad share the scary legal marketing stories you definitely wouldn't want to find yourself entangled in. Later, don't throw the attribution out with the bath water! It's not impossible to track, and the guys explain how to go about it.  ----- Sometimes you have to wallow in the muck of the digital marketing world to learn how to avoid the scum. All law firms should ask themselves this question: Do you know how your ad agency is spending your money? Gyi and Conrad dive into the allegations surrounding some very iffy third-party dealings to help you, dear listener, traverse the perils of the marketing world. And later, it seems that some LHLM words to the wise have been misconstrued! Don't hear what we're not saying—attribution is an essential marketing element, and your agency should absolutely be monitoring your advertising channels with careful attention. But, there's more to it than just a simple pie graph. Gyi and Conrad share how to get the fullest picture possible for tracking attribution. The Quasi-News: Ownership v. Partnerships: A Connecticut lawyer is embroiled in some painfully messy business. American Association for Justice Winter Convention - Look out for LHLM LIVE!  PILMMA Super Summit - Conrad's Ski Invitation for April 28th.     Suggested LHLM Episodes: Marketing Attribution: Follow the Data or Trust Your Gut?  Connect: The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Chapters (Times Approximate) (0:00) RISE OF THE MACHINES (3:00) News: Partnerships Gone Bad and LHLM on the Move!  (9:24) How to Spot a Shaddy Marketing Agency (22:05) That's Not What We Said! 

Gyi and Conrad share the scary legal marketing stories you definitely wouldn't want to find yourself entangled in. Later, don't throw the attribution out with the bath water! It's not impossible to track, and the guys explain how to go about it.  ----- Sometimes you have to wallow in the muck of the digital marketing world to learn how to avoid the scum. All law firms should ask themselves this question: Do you know how your ad agency is spending your money? Gyi and Conrad dive into the allegations surrounding some very iffy third-party dealings to help you, dear listener, traverse the perils of the marketing world. And later, it seems that some LHLM words to the wise have been misconstrued! Don't hear what we're not saying—attribution is an essential marketing element, and your agency should absolutely be monitoring your advertising channels with careful attention. But, there's more to it than just a simple pie graph. Gyi and Conrad share how to get the fullest picture possible for tracking attribution. The Quasi-News: Ownership v. Partnerships: A Connecticut lawyer is embroiled in some painfully messy business. American Association for Justice Winter Convention - Look out for LHLM LIVE!  PILMMA Super Summit - Conrad's Ski Invitation for April 28th.     Suggested LHLM Episodes: Marketing Attribution: Follow the Data or Trust Your Gut?  Connect: The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Chapters (Times Approximate) (0:00) RISE OF THE MACHINES (3:00) News: Partnerships Gone Bad and LHLM on the Move!  (9:24) How to Spot a Shaddy Marketing Agency (22:05) That's Not What We Said!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Craig Newmark moved to San Franciso in 1995, he had a simple idea: a mailing list to share local events with friends. It wasn't fancy and certainly wasn't meant to change the world. However, as the list grew, people began calling it “Craigslist,” unknowingly naming what would become a billion-dollar digital marketplace. In this episode, Craig joins Ilana to share his journey, from creating Craigslist without VC funding to stepping down as CEO to focus on customer service. He also discusses how his moral compass continues to shape his work, including his mission in cybersecurity and his support for veterans and military families. Craig Newmark is an internet entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Craigslist, the online classified ads platform that transformed how people buy, sell, and connect. As a philanthropist, he supports causes related to veterans, journalism, tech ethics, and cybersecurity.  In this episode, Ilana and Craig will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:01) The People and Moments That Shaped His Values (03:30) Navigating Social Skills as a Nerd (05:05) How a Simple Mailing List Led to Craigslist (08:23) Why Craig Rejected Billion-Dollar VC Funding (11:07) The Surprising Story Behind the Name Craigslist (12:46) His Slow but Steady Approach to Scaling (14:31) Fighting Fraud, and Dirty Tricks in Business (16:37) The Strategy Behind Growing Without Funding (19:02) Craig's Pivot from CEO to Customer Service Rep (22:36) How Veterans Inspired His Cybersecurity Focus (29:51) His Pigeon Rescue Mission Craig Newmark is an internet entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Craigslist, the online classified ads platform that transformed how people buy, sell, and connect. As a philanthropist, he supports causes related to veterans, journalism, tech ethics, and cybersecurity. Craig also serves on the boards of several nonprofits and was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people. Connect with Craig: Craig's Website: craignewmarkphilanthropies.org  Craig's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/craignewmark  Resources Mentioned: Craigslist Website: craigslist.org Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

Send Us Your Feedback!Award-winning journalist Helen Nugent, renowned for her 27-year career across multiple media channels, joins us to breakdown the world of journalism and media training. Discover how seasoned journalists carve out the perfect soundbite and why media training is essential for brand representatives. Helen shares captivating stories from her time at The Times and her interactions with high-profile figures like Richard Branson, offering a unique glimpse into the personalities behind the headlines.We explore the intricate relationship between journalists and brands, emphasising the importance of clarity to avoid misquotations or embarrassing situations. From the "rabbit punch" to the "Columbo question," Helen unveils strategies journalists use to draw out valuable information. Prepare yourself with practical advice for handling interviews, ensuring your message is delivered accurately and effectively.Finally, we examine the subtleties of on-camera presence and how to avoid common interview blunders. Helen offers insights into the art of reframing negative language, the power of humour in handling personal questions, and optimising body language. With anecdotes that highlight both interview wins and mishaps, this episode equips you with the confidence and skills to face the media spotlight without missing a beat. Curious if your content strategy is ready to crush it in 2025? Let's find out together! Book a free 15-min discovery call with Chris to get tailored insights that can skyrocket your brand's growth. Ready to take the leap?

Ricky Atkinson's journey is one of grit, crime, and redemption. Growing up as a mixed-race boy in 1960s Toronto, he faced harsh racism and poverty. Torn between his father's law-abiding life and the allure of his uncle's flashy criminal world, Ricky chose both paths. He became the leader of the Dirty Tricks Gang, notorious for sophisticated heists and tactical maneuvers, earning millions while evading police with cunning strategies like spike belts. Ricky's life of crime saw him spend half his years in prison, yet inside, he found a spark of change. From co-founding the Black Inmates Friends Association to producing an inmate-run TV show, he worked to inspire others. Today, Ricky teaches boxing and pottery, warning youth of the dangers of crime. His story reflects a fight against systemic injustice and personal demons, proving redemption is possible even for the most hardened lives. Tune in to Crime After Dark here:  Spotify Apple Podcasts Author: Hope T. Huge thanks to our sponsors: Acorns: Head to acorns.com/crimehub or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Acorns Early: Head to acornsearly.com/crimehub or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us! SelectQuote: Go to SelectQuote.com/crimehub today to find the right life insurance for you. Shopify: Go to shopify.com/crimehub to take your retail business to the next level today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens to the car during a divorce in the short and long term? Laura and Lynette a Family Law Specialist breaks down the practical and legal considerations for handling your cars during separation in the short term and in property settlement for the long term. From ensuring your safety to avoiding dirty tricks, they offer tips and education to help you stay in control of this often-overlooked asset and issue. Disclaimer: This podcast provides general legal education for Australians and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Always consult a qualified lawyer for guidance tailored to your situation. Listen to This Episode If You:

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsDocuments just made public show how groups aligned with the Democratic Party hit a third party rival with an array of underhanded schemes that put Watergate tricksters to shameNarrated by Jared MooreArt by Daniel Medina

A Note from James:This week, there's a lot happening with Iran. Some strategies the U.S. has tried with them are just mind-boggling. My guest, Ken Timmerman, says it best: Iran is the biggest issue we face right now, and the closest we've been to World War III. What went wrong? What could go wrong next?Ken has been covering Iran and terrorism for 40 years. In this episode, we unpack his early days as a hostage of terrorists, the state of Iran's nuclear ambitions, and some downright shocking conclusions. I challenge Ken on some of his points, but his insights are hard to ignore. His new book, The Iran House, is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand the history and future of this volatile situation. Here's Ken Timmerman, terrorism expert and author of The Iran House.Episode Description:James sits down with investigative journalist and war correspondent Ken Timmerman to discuss the ongoing threat posed by Iran and its nuclear ambitions. From being held captive by terrorists to winning a $6 billion court judgment against Iran for their involvement in 9/11, Ken's experiences provide unparalleled insights into Middle Eastern politics. The episode explores why Iran's regime remains a global threat, the role of U.S. policy in shaping the region, and what's needed to empower the Iranian people toward meaningful change.What You'll Learn:Why Iran's leadership is considered the most significant threat to global security today.Ken's personal story of surviving 24 days as a terrorist hostage and how faith shaped his outlook.How Iran funds terrorist organizations across Sunni and Shia divides to destabilize the region.The real impact of U.S. policies, from Obama's nuclear deal to Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign.How empowering the Iranian people can lead to regime change without military intervention.Timestamped Chapters:[01:30] James' introduction: Why Iran matters now more than ever.[02:58] Ken's harrowing experience as a hostage in Beirut.[12:27] How Iran's funding spans both Sunni and Shia terrorist groups.[18:00] The controversy of U.S. policies toward Iran: Obama vs. Trump.[39:54] Non-violent warfare: Empowering Iranians for change.[55:16] Iran's nuclear capabilities and global implications.[01:07:23] Final thoughts: A hopeful path forward for peace.Additional Resources:Ken Timmerman's latest book: The Iran House: Tales of Revolution, Persecution, War, and Intrigue.Ken's memoir: And the Rest is History: Tales of Hostages, Arms Dealers, Dirty Tricks, and SpieU.S. Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Fund informationA history of Iran's nuclear ambitions from the International Atomic Energy Agency ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

A Note from James:This week, there's a lot happening with Iran. Some strategies the U.S. has tried with them are just mind-boggling. My guest, Ken Timmerman, says it best: Iran is the biggest issue we face right now, and the closest we've been to World War III. What went wrong? What could go wrong next?Ken has been covering Iran and terrorism for 40 years. In this episode, we unpack his early days as a hostage of terrorists, the state of Iran's nuclear ambitions, and some downright shocking conclusions. I challenge Ken on some of his points, but his insights are hard to ignore. His new book, The Iran House, is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand the history and future of this volatile situation. Here's Ken Timmerman, terrorism expert and author of The Iran House.Episode Description:James sits down with investigative journalist and war correspondent Ken Timmerman to discuss the ongoing threat posed by Iran and its nuclear ambitions. From being held captive by terrorists to winning a $6 billion court judgment against Iran for their involvement in 9/11, Ken's experiences provide unparalleled insights into Middle Eastern politics. The episode explores why Iran's regime remains a global threat, the role of U.S. policy in shaping the region, and what's needed to empower the Iranian people toward meaningful change.What You'll Learn:Why Iran's leadership is considered the most significant threat to global security today.Ken's personal story of surviving 24 days as a terrorist hostage and how faith shaped his outlook.How Iran funds terrorist organizations across Sunni and Shia divides to destabilize the region.The real impact of U.S. policies, from Obama's nuclear deal to Trump's “maximum pressure” campaign.How empowering the Iranian people can lead to regime change without military intervention.Timestamped Chapters:[01:30] James' introduction: Why Iran matters now more than ever.[02:58] Ken's harrowing experience as a hostage in Beirut.[12:27] How Iran's funding spans both Sunni and Shia terrorist groups.[18:00] The controversy of U.S. policies toward Iran: Obama vs. Trump.[39:54] Non-violent warfare: Empowering Iranians for change.[55:16] Iran's nuclear capabilities and global implications.[01:07:23] Final thoughts: A hopeful path forward for peace.Additional Resources:Ken Timmerman's latest book: The Iran House: Tales of Revolution, Persecution, War, and Intrigue.Ken's memoir: And the Rest is History: Tales of Hostages, Arms Dealers, Dirty Tricks, and SpieU.S. Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Fund informationA history of Iran's nuclear ambitions from the International Atomic Energy Agency ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Last month, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria victory in a forfeited 2025 Nations Cup qualifier against Libya, and fined Libya $50,000.It came after an investigation found that a plane carrying the Nigerian squad had been deliberately redirected to the wrong airport – where the Super Eagles were left for nearly 20 hours without food, water or internet access. The incident has yet again exposed the unorthodox – and unsporting - tactics which are often used against visiting teams in African football. So why has psychological and physical intimidation been allowed to continue?Presenter: Mpho LakajeGuests: Sports journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, and Isha Johansen, former president of Sierra Leone Football Association, and a member of FIFA's council, and the CAF executive committee.

Join us as we delve deep with Victor Marchetti, a former high-ranking CIA official who turned whistleblower. In this revealing interview, Marchetti exposes the agency's relentless pursuit of global manipulation and its struggles to adapt to the modern world. Unpack the contradictions and ethical quandaries at the heart of the CIA's operations from Vietnam to the Bay of Pigs. Discover the internal conflicts and the external impacts of a behemoth stuck in its clandestine ways. This episode is not just a journey through the shadows of intelligence—it's a critical look at the costs of secrets. Tune in to hear a story of power, disillusionment, and the quest for transparency in a world that prefers shadows.(00:01-00:44) Victor Marchetti, a high-ranking former CIA official, discusses his departure from the agency due to its failure to adapt to changing times and its insistence on living in a past era symbolized by the Cold War.(01:25-02:03) Marchetti criticizes the CIA's deep involvement in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam and Laos, despite internal analysis suggesting these were lost causes. He highlights the agency's contradiction in expanding operations even when they were advised against them.(06:03-07:20) He shares Richard Barnett's view that the CIA continues to engage in "dirty tricks," despite claims of reform. Marchetti points out that a significant portion of the CIA's budget and personnel are dedicated to clandestine operations.(08:44-10:48) The CIA's major contributions are in clandestine operations rather than intelligence gathering, with historical examples like the Bay of Pigs, Iran's coup in 1953, and tracking Che Guevara in Bolivia.(17:53-19:26) Marchetti discusses his disillusionment with the CIA's inability to move away from covert actions that manipulate global events, asserting that such actions often backfire long-term and create international disdain for the U.S.

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Send us a textEver wondered how a top-performing product can face drastic setbacks in a different market? One of our mastermind members did just that, discovering a remarkable disparity in the reception of his luxury product between the UK and the US. Join me, Ed Dawson, as we unravel this intriguing tale on "SEO is Not That Hard." In this episode, you'll learn about the unexpected challenges of selling on Amazon, the ripple effects of Brexit on small businesses, and the persistence needed to overcome international market hurdles.We'll take you through a compelling story of resilience and adaptability as our mastermind friend navigates the tumultuous waters of negative reviews and quality issues in the US, despite his product's success in the UK. From scrutinizing shipping methods to considering environmental factors, his journey offers valuable insights for any Amazon seller. Tune in for a deep dive into the complexities of global e-commerce, shedding light on the vital lessons every entrepreneur must heed to thrive in the competitive world of Amazon sales.SEO Is Not That Hard is hosted by Edd Dawson and brought to you by KeywordsPeopleUse.comYou can get your free copy of my 101 Quick SEO Tips at: https://seotips.edddawson.com/101-quick-seo-tipsTo get a personal no-obligation demo of how KeywordsPeopleUse could help you boost your SEO then book an appointment with me nowSee Edd's personal site at edddawson.comAsk me a question and get on the show Click here to record a questionFind Edd on Twitter @channel5Find KeywordsPeopleUse on Twitter @kwds_ppl_use"Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode talks about different underhanded tactics and behaviors some negotiators may engage in and how to deal with them.

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Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of the Brett Winterble Show!   Brett kicks off the program by talking about Biden-Harris Broadband Push Connects Zero Americans Thanks to Progressive Mandates Tucked inside the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a $42.5 billion fund to dramatically expand internet access across America. Otherwise known as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, the program has failed to connect one person, even though the bill was passed 1,024 days ago. And Later Brett Talks about The Biden administration announcing major actions to tackle Russian efforts to influence 2024 election The Biden administration announced a sweeping set of actions to tackle a major Russian government-backed effort to influence the 2024 US presidential election on Wednesday, including unveiling criminal charges against two Russian nationals, sanctions on ten individuals and entities, and the seizure of 32 internet domains.  Coach Matt Dorthey joins us to talk about Protecting the Republic, which is the institution of the United States    Bo Thompson from Good Morning BT is also here for this Thursday episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Bo talk about  A 14-year-old student opened fire in the hallway of Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga. on Wednesday, killing two students and two teachers  Bo also shares what He and Beth Troutman have coming up Thursday on Good Morning BT!  Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last time we spoke about the fall of Guam and actions in New Guinea. General Shepherd's Marines had secured the Orote Peninsula, while General Turnage's Marines pushed the Japanese northwards. General Bruce's 77th Division prepared for an eastward assault, and engineers attempted, but failed, to build a supply road to Yona. Geiger's offensive began on July 31, with Marines quickly capturing Agaña and advancing despite dense jungle and resistance. The 77th Division faced tough terrain but liberated 2,000 Guamanians. The push north continued, facing logistical challenges and mined roads. By August 7th, coordinated attacks cleared key areas, culminating in the defeat of remaining Japanese forces by August 11. Guam was back in American hands although scattered Japanese forces continued guerrilla warfare until the war's conclusion. Thus the Marianas campaign had finally come to a conclusion, and now the allies were adding more bass of operation to hit the Japanese home islands.  This episode is the Fall of Myitkyina Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  This week we are diving back over to the northern Burma front. Despite holding Myitkyina through a rainy, muddy summer-long siege, by late July, the Japanese had been gradually cornered into a small perimeter, cut off from all supply lines and running short on ammunition. The situation worsened due to a leadership crisis, between the two Japanese leaders was a matter of semantics. Colonel Maruyama of the 114th Regiment who was in charge of the defense of the city, interpreted his orders to “facilitate the future operations of 33rd Army ‘by securing the vital areas in the vicinity of Myitkyina',” as a call to defend the city street-by-street, house-by-house. When General Minakami of the 56th Division arrived, he pointed out that all Maruyama had to do to satisfy his orders was simply to continue to deny the Allies access to the Ledo-Kamaing road. Minakami thus found himself in a rather difficult position in regard to the command of the Myitkyina Garrison. Maruyama had conducted an excellent defense, was fully familiar with the situation and, because of his position as former commander, exercised considerable authority. Shortly after Minakami's assumption of command, General Honda asked how long Myitkyina could stand. Minakami replied that the garrison might be able to hold out for as long as two months. A few days later, Honda was surprised to receive a second message stating, "The Myitkyina Garrison finds it difficult to hold with the poor defense facilities and meager supplies of ammunition." The Army staff concluded that the first message was undoubtedly Minakami's personal opinion as it reflected his determined character and that the second message incorporated the views of Maruyama who was more cognizant of the actual situation. In order that there should be no doubt as to the importance of holding Myitkyina, Honda sent the following message, "Maj. Gen. Minakami will defend Myitkyina to the death” — a message sent with deep regret and sadness according to the staff officers who wrote and dispatched the order. Heavy casualties had reduced the Japanese forces from around 3,000 to fewer than 1,500, further weakening the garrison's defensive capabilities. This number included the heavily wounded and hospital patients, who could only be evacuated by drifting down the Irrawaddy River on rafts, often intercepted by the unforgiving Kachin Levies. On July 24, eight rafts and a boat laden with Japanese were attacked on the Irrawaddy by Kachins of the OSS Detachment 101. Twenty-four Japanese were killed, two captured, and then it was learned these were hospital patients fleeing Myitkyina. Three more Japanese seized by friendly Burmans revealed that hospital patients were being evacuated by the simple expedient of letting them drift down the river on rafts. As these fierce defenders began to falter, General Wessels felt ready to launch his final push. Reinforced by the 149th and 90th Regiments, the American-Chinese forces made daily gains of several hundred yards during the last days of July, though at a significant cost. As the Japanese-held area shrank, counterattacks became less dynamic, captured positions were less fortified, and many Japanese dead were found to be severely wounded men returned to the line. Unbeknownst to the Americans, the desperate defenders had requested a withdrawal to the east by the end of the month. Though Minakami had intended to fight to the last, he ultimately agreed to preserve his men's lives. On the night of August 1, the Japanese began their escape, crossing the Irrawaddy east of the town. Weighing the many evidences that control of the situation was rapidly passing into their hands, Wessels and his colleagues drafted a new plan of attack. It included an ingenious device, credited to General Pan Yu-kun of the 50th Division. A raiding party, formed into fifteen heavily armed sections, was organized and briefed on infiltrating Japanese lines facing the 50th Division. Having made its way through the Japanese lines in darkness, it was to remain hidden until 0430 when the 50th would assault while the raiders spread confusion behind the Japanese lines. Meanwhile, air reconnaissance revealed many rafts moored against the Irrawaddy within the Japanese lines. "At 0300 hours (3 August), when the moon went down and rain and thunder set in, the raiding party of the 50th Division moved out. The approach was detected only once and some shots were fired at the raiders, who hit the ground. The Chinese did not return fire however, and after laying low for a while, moved out again quietly and cautiously." While the raiders created confusion behind Japanese lines, the 50th Division launched a full attack, quickly overwhelming the remaining enemy positions and capturing 187 prisoners, thus securing Myitkyina for the Chinese. However, about 800 Japanese managed to escape eastward and later rejoined their allies. Minakami was not among them. As the 3rd of August meandered on in a haze of gunfire, blood and rain, Minakami went to sit with his back against a tree. There came the sound of a pistol shot. Japanese officers nearby sprinted to the scene. The general's orderly was in tears. They found Minakami's body erect against the tree trunk, facing northeast, towards Japan. The ten-week siege resulted in approximately 3,000 Japanese killed or captured; 972 Chinese killed, 3,184 wounded, and 188 evacuated due to illness; and 272 Americans killed, 955 wounded, and 980 evacuated sick. Overall, the total American-Chinese casualties in 1944 amounted to 13,618 Chinese and 1,327 American casualties. A week later, the Galahad Unit, reduced to only 130 combat-effective men from the original 2,997, was disbanded. The fall of Myitkyina was General Stilwell's greatest victory, earning him a promotion to full general on August 1, two days before the city fell. The attack was costly in terms of suffering and losses, but the Mogaung-Myitkyina area was a significant prize. It allowed Ledo Road builders and American transport planes to move to Myitkyina and enabled ground forces to link up with other Chinese forces in neighboring Yunnan. As the fighting moved further south down the Hukawng and Mogaung valleys, it became safer for transports to use the lower, more southerly routes to China. This, in turn, increased Hump deliveries to China from 13,686 tons in May to 18,235 tons in June and 25,454 tons in July.  While the Allies celebrated victories in northern Burma, the situation in China was dire as the Ichi-Go offensive resulted in many Chinese casualties. By August 1, General Yokoyama had amassed 110,000 troops around Hengyang, equipped with five heavy artillery pieces, fifty mountain artillery pieces, and 40,000 shells. Conversely, General Fang's resilient defenders had dwindled to 3,000 exhausted troops, with their defenses largely destroyed. General Xue Yue's reinforcements had failed to reach Hengyang, leaving the Chinese forces to rely on the 46th Army to launch an attack along the railway. On August 4, Yokoyama initiated his main offensive. The 68th and 116th Divisions launched a significant assault from the south and southwest, while the 58th Division quietly positioned itself near the enemy's northern defenses. Initially, progress was slow. However, by August 5, Yokoyama's forces had captured Yoping and School Hill. The next day, the 116th Division secured part of the city's defenses. On August 6, the 58th Division breached the city walls from the north, forcing Fang to redeploy troops to counter this new threat. Intense street fighting broke out on August 7 as the defenders valiantly tried to repel the Japanese attacks. By nightfall, the 68th Division had overrun the southern defenses and entered part of the Walled City. Gradually, enemy troops began to surrender, and before dawn on August 8, after 48 days of fierce resistance, Fang was compelled to surrender. Following the capture of Hengyang, Yokoyama declared the successful completion of the initial phase of Operation Togo and promptly began preparations for the subsequent offensive. In this phase, the Japanese reported casualties of over 3860 killed, 8327 wounded, and 7099 sick, with an estimated Chinese casualty count exceeding 100,000, including 8400 killed and 5000 captured in Hengyang alone. To spearhead the next stage of Operation Togo targeting Guilin and Liuzhou, General Okamura Yasuji's 6th Area Army was established on August 25, comprising the 11th, 23rd, and 34th Armies, along with the 27th, 40th, 64th, and 68th Divisions, alongside additional support units. This allowed General Hata to focus on countering potential American landings on the Chinese coast while Okamura directed the offensives in eastern China. Ahead of this operation, Lieutenant-General Tanaka Hisakazu of the 23rd Army initiated a preliminary offensive in late June, positioning the 23rd Independent Mixed Brigade in the northeastern sector of the Luichow Peninsula, advancing the 22nd Independent Mixed Brigade to the Tanjiang River, securing the Jiangmen area with the 22nd Division, and capturing the Qingyuan sector with the 104th Division. By late August, Yokoyama had deployed six divisions along the Shuangfeng-Leiyang line, poised to eliminate the enemy in the district west of Hengyang. On August 29, he launched the offensive, with over 100,000 troops advancing southwest amidst heavy artillery bombardment. Intense ground and aerial combat ensued, resulting in the loss of 10 Japanese planes and 15 enemy aircraft. Despite fierce resistance from Chinese defenders over three days, their entire line collapsed on September 1, prompting a retreat towards Shaoyang, Qiyang, and Jiahe. However, the Japanese advanced relentlessly, covering nearly 100 kilometers in the following days without pause. By September 5, both Qiyang and Huochangpingzhen had fallen, followed by the seizure of Lingling Airdrome on September 8 by the 3rd Division. Progressing along a north-south axis, Japanese forces secured Shaoyang and Changning, while the 58th Division captured Dongan on the same day. With initial objectives achieved, Yokoyama ordered further pursuit, with the 3rd and 54th Divisions converging in the Quanzhou area by September 14. Meanwhile, Tanaka prepared for his offensive, with the bulk of the 104th Division moving towards Taipingzhen, and a raiding unit conducting a wide envelopment maneuver along the Zhukeng-Huaiji road towards Wuzhou by September 6. Subsequently, the 23rd Brigade began its northward march from Suixi. However, Tanaka's offensive wouldn't commence for a couple of weeks. Turning to the broader context of the Pacific War, General Stilwell celebrated a major victory with the fall of Myitkyina, while General Slim's successful defense against Operation U-Go further bolstered Allied morale in the CBI Theater. In Thailand, Prime Minister Phibun's regime faced a significant crisis as Japan struggled to meet the country's essential import needs, leading to inflation, rationing, shortages, black markets, smuggling, corruption, and profiteering. The anti-Japanese Free Thai underground movement, spearheaded by Regent Pridi Banomyong, infiltrated the government, stoking public discontent against both the Japanese occupiers and Phibun's administration. As a result, following the downfall of the Tojo government, Phibun found himself compelled to step down in late July. For his part, Phibun also was thinking of ways, he claims, to prepare to turn against the Japanese. Part of these preparations included proposals to move the capital to remote Phetchabun, north of Bangkok, and construct a “Buddhist City,” a sort of center for world Buddhism, near Saraburi—both grandiose projects in typically extravagant Phibun style. Moving to the isolated, mountain-ringed Phetchabun, Phibun later argued, would facilitate a Thai uprising against the Japanese. Yet on July 18, the Tojo government in Japan resigned, and only six days later the Thai National Assembly turned down both government bills and forced the resignation of Phibun as prime minister. The deputies in the assembly voted against these plans motivated in part by the fall of Tojo, who was closely associated in their minds with Phibun, in part by their feeling that the war was turning against Japan, and in part by their feeling that Phibun was too closely identified with an authoritarian past that must now be buried for the sake of improving relations with the Allies.  Politician Khuang Aphaiwong then assumed his position as Prime Minister on August 1. Serving as a compromise candidate, he navigated between Phibun's supporters and the opposition while maintaining cooperation with the Japanese and safeguarding Free Thai members who had collaborated with the Allies. Meanwhile, in China, the success of Operation Ichi-Go led to another leadership crisis. Despite the initial rejection of Stilwell commanding troops in China in 1942, the effective Japanese offensive posed a threat of defeat to the Chinese Government, reigniting the debate over command authority. This was especially significant as Chinese troops under Stilwell's command were achieving significant victories in northern Burma. However, Stilwell's vocal criticism of Chiang Kai-Shek's corrupt regime and incompetent generals strained their relationship. Chiang favored General Chennault, who proposed that with a monthly allocation of 10,000 tons for operations in northern China, his 14th Air Force could halt the Japanese offensive. Despite his strained relationship with Chennault, Stilwell redirected Hump allocations to increase the 14th Air Force's allocation to 8,425 tons, although he couldn't secure an additional 1,500 tons from the Matterhorn allocation. Chennault's aircraft managed to disrupt the Japanese advance, but failed to halt it completely. In late June, Stilwell faced criticism when Vice-President Henry Wallace visited Chongqing. While Wallace persuaded Chiang to allow a small American observer mission into Communist territory, he also recommended Stilwell's recall due to his perceived lack of diplomacy and strained relations with the Chinese leadership. Nonetheless, Stilwell maintained the backing of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and President Roosevelt eventually nominated him to lead the China Theater, on the condition that he make every effort to avoid upsetting the Generalissimo. In July, the President attempted to persuade Chiang to accept this arrangement, but the Generalissimo employed various diplomatic maneuvers to reject the proposal, agreeing "in principle" only after an unspecified period for his forces to adjust. He also requested the presence of a presidential representative to facilitate smooth relations between himself and Stilwell. Major-General Patrick Hurley was appointed to this role and arrived in China in August. Concurrently, the Dixie Mission arrived in Yan'an, where over the following months, American observers assessed Communist society, military tactics, and guerrilla operations, issuing reports that commended them and suggested increased collaboration. Following the fall of Hengyang, tensions escalated in China, with rumors swirling about potential coup plans involving Marshall Li Zhongren and General Xue Yue against the Generalissimo. Meanwhile, Chennault urged Stilwell to divert Hump airlift capacity to supply ground forces in eastern China, a move opposed by Chiang, who feared supporting potential insurgents with lend-lease equipment. Stilwell, anticipating his imminent assumption of leadership in the China Theater, refrained from challenging Chiang's stance. With significant developments looming, the intensifying rift between Stilwell and Chiang foreshadowed the downfall of one of them. Elsewhere in the South Pacific, General MacArthur's troops had finished their final offensive in New Guinea and were preparing to return to the Philippines by way of an intermediate stop at Halmahera Island. To the east, Rabaul was completely surrounded, enduring heavy bombardment from Allied air forces. Meanwhile, on Bougainville, the remaining forces of the 17th Army had retreated to the island's southern region, unable to launch further counterattacks. The living conditions of the Japanese soldiers, never good under the best of circumstances, became increasingly desperate. Added to the dangers that forward troops always faced, such as contact with large American combat patrols, was the growing specter of starvation. Sealed off from regular supplies from New Ireland or New Britain, General Hyakutake's army had to depend entirely on its own laborers to acquire food. The normal rice ration of 750 grams of rice for each soldier was cut in April 1944 to 250 grams, and beginning in September there was no rice ration. A large portion of the available army and naval personnel had to be put to work growing food. Allied pilots took delight in dropping napalm on these garden plots whenever possible. The native workers who had been impressed into service were the first to defect, but soon many soldiers also just walked away from their units, taking the chance of surviving in the jungle on what could be gathered. After the failure of the March attack, morale in most units became deplorably low. There were instances, normally unimagined in the Japanese army, of open insubordination and even mutiny. Although General Hyakutake dreamed of a midsummer offensive, it became obvious that no operations as large as that smashed in March could be undertaken for months, if ever. Thus, almost as if by agreement, both sides adopted a defensive posture that minimized the conflict in the no-man's-land between them. In the Central Pacific, significant progress had been made over the past year, marked by the complete capture of the Gilbert, Marshall, and Mariana Islands, strengthening the Allied presence and providing a launching point for future offensives into the heart of the Japanese Empire. The next target for Admiral Nimitz was the Palaus, to be invaded concurrently with Halmahera. However, the architect of this southwestern advance was not Admiral Spruance, who had been overseeing operations with the 5th Fleet. Instead, it was Admiral Halsey's 3rd Fleet, known as the "Department of Dirty Tricks," that had been strategizing the next moves from Hawaii. Now, Admiral Halsey was set to assume command of the Pacific Fleet, leading the charge to the Palaus and the Philippines. This rotation in leadership between Halsey's 3rd Fleet and Spruance's 5th Fleet was orchestrated by Nimitz to maintain operational tempo and confuse the Japanese. The alternating command structure allowed for continuous planning of future operations while the active fleet conducted current ones. However, Tokyo was apprehensive about a potential invasion of the Philippines and sought to bolster its defenses. Following the surrender of the US Army Forces in the Philippines, the 14th Army, led by Lieutenant-General Tanaka Shizuichi, worked to establish military administration, secure cooperation from civilian institutions, and quell guerrilla groups across the countryside. Despite their endeavors, their control over certain regions, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao, remained fragile. Allied submarines and aircraft from Australia and New Guinea also delivered supplies like signal equipment, weapons, explosives, propaganda materials, and counterfeit currency to support the guerrilla forces, further impeding Japanese efforts. Additionally, with the deteriorating situation in the South and Central Pacific, more troops were redirected from the Philippines' garrison to other areas, weakening the 14th Army, now commanded by Lieutenant-General Kuroda Shigenori since May 19, 1943. Undermanned and stretched thin, the Japanese halted their suppression operations in August, hoping that the imminent declaration of independence by the Second Philippine Republic would lead guerrillas to surrender. However, this strategy backfired, as the guerrillas only grew stronger during the pause. Consequently, Kuroda restarted intensive suppression operations in 1944, but guerrilla activities escalated in anticipation of the imminent liberation by American forces. As a result, the guerrillas gained strength in the following months, providing valuable intelligence to MacArthur's forces in preparation for their eventual return. Given this context, it was evident that the 14th Army would be ill-equipped to withstand an American invasion under the current circumstances. Due to its crucial strategic location bridging Japan and the southern region rich in natural resources, Japan couldn't risk losing the Philippines. It served as their primary rear base supporting the main defense perimeter. The Philippines were also to play the role of a rear base of operations–an assembly and staging area for troops and supplies and a concentration area for air reserves, to support operations at any threatened point on the main defense perimeter from the Marianas south to Western New Guinea and the Banda Sea area. To implement these plans, IGHQ in October 1943 directed the 14th Army to complete the establishment of the necessary base facilities by the spring of 1944. Major emphasis in this program was laid upon the construction of air bases. The Army alone planned to build or improve 30 fields in addition to 13 already in operational use or partially completed. The Navy projected 21 fields and seaplane bases to be ready for operational use by the end of 1944, expanding its total number of Philippine bases to 33. Line of communications and other rear­ area base installations were also to be expanded and improved. Of the 30 Army airfields projected in October 1943, six had been generally completed by May 1944, and 24 under construction. Of the 21 projected Navy fields, 15 were still incomplete by then. Consequently, in early 1944, the decision was made to strengthen the garrison in the Philippines. Initially, this involved reorganizing and expanding existing garrison units to establish four new independent mixed brigades. These brigades were primarily tasked with suppressing guerrilla activity, while infantry divisions were assigned to defend against potential enemy landings. However, despite the estimation that at least seven divisions were necessary for the defense of Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, only the 16th Division was available. Additionally, it was deemed crucial to bolster air strength with at least two air divisions, anticipating Allied invasions in Halmahera and Palau before advancing to the Philippines. Plans were formulated in March to deploy reinforcements within eight months. In mid-May, General Terauchi relocated his headquarters to Manila to oversee operations more closely. Concurrently, efforts were made to transport the 30th Division to Mindanao and bring the 4th Air Army to Manila. Furthermore, the Philippines were reinforced with the 2nd and 4th Air Divisions, the latter being tasked with constructing 30 new airfields. In June, approximately 20,000 inexperienced replacements were transported to the Philippines to bolster the recently-formed independent mixed brigades, filling them up to division strength. Subsequently, in July, the 100th, 102nd, 103rd, and 105th Divisions were activated, along with the establishment of the 54th and 55th Independent Mixed Brigades. It's ironic that despite this reinforcement, the main Japanese forces were as inexperienced as the Philippine Army during MacArthur's defense. Nonetheless, Terauchi was resolute in further fortifying the Philippines to prevent its fall, unlike MacArthur's situation. By mid-July, the reinforced 58th Independent Mixed Brigade arrived at Lingayen. Later that month, the 14th Army underwent reorganization into the 14th Area Army, with units directly under its command tasked with defending the northern Philippines. Meanwhile, the 35th Army, led by Lieutenant-General Suzuki Sosaki, was established under the 14th Area Army to defend Mindanao and the Visayas. Additionally, Tokyo finalized plans for decisive battle operations, codenamed Sho-Go, covering the Philippines-Formosa-Ryukyus-Japan-Kuriles area. This determined the disposition of Army and Navy air forces across the Pacific, with the Philippines receiving the reorganized 1st and 2nd Air Fleets and the 4th Air Army. The Philippine garrison was strengthened to a total of nine divisions and four brigades, with the 1st Division at Shanghai and the 68th Independent Brigade at Formosa designated as general reserves. Defenses and fortifications were constructed at Luzon in preparation for the decisive battle there.  Known as the Combined Fleet Top Secret Operations Order No. 84,  issued on 1 August, this fixed the new tactical grouping of naval forces for the Sho-Go Operations. Almost the entire surface combat strength of the Fleet was included in a Task Force placed under the overall command of the First Mobile Fleet Commander, Vice­Adm. Ozawa Jisaburo. This force was broken down into three tactical groups: (1) the Task Force Main Body, directly commanded by Vice­Adm. Ozawa and consisting of most of the Third Fleet (carrier forces): (2) the First Striking Force, commanded by Vice Adm. Kurita Takeo and made up of the Second Fleet with part of the 10th Destroyer Squadron attached: (3) the Second Striking Force, commanded by Vice Adm. Shima Kiyohide and composed of the Fifth Fleet plus two destroyer divisions and the battleships Fuso and Yamashiro. The First Striking Force would be stationed at Lingga Anchorage, while the Task Force Main Body and the Second Striking Force would be stationed in the western part of the Inland Sea. However, if an enemy attack was expected, the First Striking Force would advance from Lingga Anchorage to Brunei, Coron or Guimaras while the Task Force Main Body and the Second Striking Force remained in the Inland Sea and prepared to attack the north flank of the enemy task force. During August, the Navy Section of Imperial General Headquarters also took action to give the Combined Fleet more unified operational control of naval forces in order to facilitate the execution of the Sho-Go plans. On 9 August the General Escort Command and units assigned to naval stations were placed under operational command of the Combined Fleet, and on 21 August the China Area Fleet was similarly placed under Combined Fleet command. On 10 August the 1st Carrier Division, reorganized around two newly-commissioned regular carriers, was added to the Task Force Main Body. Vice Adm. Ozawa, Task Force Commander, meanwhile set 15 October as the target date for completion of the reorganization and training of the 3d and 4th Carrier Division air groups. Concurrently with these preparations, steps were taken to strengthen the antiaircraft armament of combat units. Accordingly, the Japanese sought to deploy the 8th and 26th Divisions, the 2nd Tank Division, and the 61st Independent Mixed Brigade to the Luzon region for a decisive battle. However, enemy submarines posed a constant threat. Since February, they had been patrolling the South China Sea, targeting the Hi Convoys supplying Japanese territories in Southeast Asia and Japan itself. During these engagements, Admiral Ijuin was killed aboard the patrol boat Iki. Between August 18 and 25, Admiral Kajioka's Hi-71 convoy, carrying the 26th Division, was attacked by six American submarines. The escort carrier Taiyo, destroyers Yunagi and Asakaze, two oilers, four transports, and three kaibokans were sunk, with 7420 soldiers of the 26th Division lost. The submarine Harder was the only American vessel sunk in retaliation. Kajioka's Hi-72 convoy, returning from Luzon, was also attacked, resulting in the sinking of his flagship, the kaibokan Hirato, and the loss of the destroyer Shikinami, three transports, and one oiler. Despite these setbacks, advance units of the 8th Division, 2nd Tank Division, and 61st Independent Mixed Brigade successfully reached the Philippines in September. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. After months the siege of Myitkyina had finally ended. The Japanese had held out as long as they could, but lack of supplies and rather terrible leadership lost them the fight. Meanwhile, in China, Japanese offensives intensified, challenging Chinese defenses and leadership. It seemed war was coming to the Philippines, where the Japanese prepared to fight to the death.

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We finished our Madigan Series.   Much like historians trying to write about the period from the June Trump Biden debate until the DNC. Chicago sans assassination attempt this story has so many aspects happening all at once: sexual harassment, bribery, two federal cases on election interference, ballot tampering, calls for resignation and shifting political favor.   Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Failed challenger to Michael Madigan asks US Supreme Court to consider lawsuit alleging political chicanery in 2016 election Courthouse News Service: Dirty Tricks Don't Change Illinois Election Result Chicago Tribune: Federal judge dismisses case that alleged Michael Madigan and Ald. Marty Quinn violated opponent's civil rights All Chicago Mike Madigan Coverage House That Madigan Built Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What role did US President Richard Nixon play in the Watergate burglary and illegal wiretaps? What were the burglars hoping to find? And were the people who labeled this stuff ‘Dirty Tricks' and ‘Deep Throat' moonlighting as pimps?   Links To Further Yer Book-Learnin'   Despite saying he was “not a crook”, President Richard Nixon (1913-1994) was the only president to ever resign the presidency. His party had stopped supporting him after his criminal acts were revealed. Huh. Imagine that.   G. Gordon Liddy (1930–2021) was a lawyer, FBI agent, and criminal convicted of conspiracy, burglary, and illegal wiretapping for his role in the Watergate scandal. But the man did know how to rock a mustache. He could have hidden the microfilm in there.   Everette Howard Hunt Jr. (1918– 2007) was a CIA man and author who became one of the “White House plumbers” who identified government leaks to outsiders. But these plumbers got Nixon in deep, um, sewage.   John Newton Mitchell (1913–1988) was the 67th Attorney General of the United States under Nixon. A convicted felon and a terrible husband, he was perhaps most memorably portrayed on stage by frequent History Improv'ed guest Matt Roberto.   Robert “Bob” Upshur Woodward (1943-) is an American journalist who teamed up with Carl Milton Bernstein (1944-) to expose the Watergate burglary and its cover-up by all the president's men. They really should write a book about that.   William Mark Felt Sr. (1913–2008) was an FBI officer and the most famous anonymous source for Watergate investigative reporters. Washington Post editor Howard Simons gave Felt the pseudonym Deep Throat in 1974, after a 1972 porn movie. No word on whether Simons hoped to parlay his Washington Post gig into a career at MAD Magazine.

So Much Pressure to Not Get Your D!ck Lasered Off This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl dive into the explosive season premieres of The Boys and House of the Dragon. We’ll discuss Butcher’s desperate new mission and Homelander’s terrifying recruitment in The Boys, alongside the unfolding chaos in Westeros as Rhaenyra seeks revenge and Daemon’s plot goes awry in House of the Dragon. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 House of the Dragon: 3:36 The Boys: 23:41 House of the Dragon Season 2 (HBO Max) Out of 5 When an Eye for an Eye Isn’t Enoughs Darrly: 4.1/5 Brian: 4.55/5 Episode Title: A Son for a Son Written by: Ryan Condal Directed by: Alan Taylor Air Date: June 16, 2024 Summary: Cregan Stark pledges troops for Rhaenyra’s forces. Rhaenyra inspects the remains of Arrax and seeks revenge against Aemond. Daemon’s plan to kill Aemond results in the accidental death of Jaehaerys, leading to further tensions. Alicent and Criston Cole’s secret relationship is exposed, and Mysaria, the White Worm, is arrested for treason but offered freedom in exchange for recruiting assassins. The Boys Season 4 (Amazon Prime) Out of 10 Homelander Be Crazys Darryl: 5.5/10 Brian: 7/10 Episode 1: “Department of Dirty Tricks” Written by: David Reed Directed by: Phil Sgriccia Air Date: June 13, 2024 Summary: The CIA tasks The Boys to eliminate Neuman, but the mission goes wrong. Ryan learns Butcher has six months to live. Homelander recruits Sister Sage and is found not guilty of prior crimes. Butcher arranges a meeting with Neuman but changes plans after hallucinating Becca. Hughie reunites with his mother after learning his father has had a stroke. Episode 2: “Life Among the Septics” Written by: Jessica Chou Directed by: Karen Gaviola Air Date: June 13, 2024 Summary: Butcher informs The Boys of his limited time to live and gets kicked out. He tracks and helps them spy on Sage, who recruits Firecracker at TruthCon. Their plan fails, leading to a fight and the death of Splinter. Homelander and Sage force Ryan to kill a stuntman during a scripted mission. Butcher fails to convince M.M. to rejoin The Boys. Episode 3: “We’ll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here” Written by: Ellie Monahan Directed by: Fred Toye Air Date: June 13, 2024 Summary: Homelander introduces Sage and Firecracker as new Seven members and appoints Sage as CEO. Butcher and Joe Kessler plan to kidnap Ryan but end up bonding instead. M.M. recruits A-Train as a spy. Frencie and Kimiko destroy a Shining Light cell. Annie confronts Firecracker over a past grudge. Hughie and M.M.’s assassination attempt on Singer fails. Ryan returns to confront Homelander. Episode 4: “Wisdom of the Ages” Written by: Geoff Aull Directed by: Phil Sgriccia Air Date: June 20, 2024 Summary: Homelander slaughters laboratory staff. Daphne decides to take Hugh Sr. off life support, angering Hughie. Annie offers to help Singer if he takes down Vought. Hughie and Kimiko fight off the Shining Light. Butcher and M.M. fail to blackmail Firecracker. Annie’s reputation is ruined after she beats Firecracker during a broadcast. Butcher confesses to taking V to cure his illness. Hughie’s father wakes from his coma after being injected with V. Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Oi! We're busting into The Boys universe, too! Covering the first 4 episodes, titled, Department of Dirty Tricks, Life Among the Septics, We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here, and Wisdom of the Ages. With it's next season (5) being its last, our full cast of characters are finally becoming much more self-aware. This makes them simultaneously terrifying and fascinating but also, more than anything else, moves them into a far more grey area than we're used to.

The Boys, the popular Amazon Prime Video series, is back for its fourth campaign. Join the Watchers as we break down the first three episodes - "Department of Dirty Tricks," "Life Among the Septics," and "We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here" - of the penultimate season for the dark superhero show. #TheBoysTV #AmazonPrimeVideo The Boys (2019) is a superhero series starring Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, Cameron Crovetti, Valorie Curry and Susan Heyward. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show! facebook.com/watchersbasement twitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasement anchor.fm/watchersbasement

Human centipedes, brain goop, and bloomin' onions are only half the fun as season 4 of our favorite superhero satire starts with a bang! Aaron, Chase, Richard, and special guest John from The Lorehounds give their spoiler-free hot takes before deep diving into the characters and plot this season.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit thelorehounds.com, where you can use the contact form or the voicemail feature. Or, send us an email to radioactive@thelorehounds.comJoin the conversation on DiscordANDfollow us on twitter.com @Radioactive141Checkout the podcasts we are affiliated with:The LorehoundsRings & RitualsSeverance PodcastWool-Shift-DustThe Star Wars Canon Timeline PodcastProperly Howard Movie ReviewsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Boys Season 4 Episode 1 "Department of Dirty Tricks". Antony Starr (Homelander), Claudia Doumit (Victoria Neuman). Credit: Jan Thijs/Prime Video. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC Election Night Mayhem! Welcome to the premiere episode of Podcast V! In this episode, we dive into the electrifying start of The Boys Season 4 with the thrilling episode titled "Department of Dirty Tricks." As President-Elect Bob Singer and VP Victoria Neuman celebrate their victory, chaos erupts when The Boys crash the party with an assassination attempt. Join us as we break down the intense action, character dilemmas, and other questions raised by this explosive episode. Topics Covered: Election Night Chaos: The Boys' failed assassination attempt on Victoria Neuman and its repercussions. Butcher's Deteriorating Health: The impact of Temp V and his urgent quest to save Ryan. Annie's Struggles: Transitioning from Starlight to Annie January and the challenges she faces. Hughie's Family Crisis: Unexpected visits and their implications for his character. Homelander's Mortality: His confrontation with aging and recruiting Sage, the world's smartest superhero, to become more dangerous. #PodcastV #TheBoys #Season4 #BillyButcher #VictoriaNeuman #Starlight #Homelander #PrimeVideo #Superheroes #Podcast @TheBoysTV MORE IN THIS SERIES Season 3 1+2+3 Pt 1 | 1+2+3 Pt 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 Season 2 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 Follow the show PRIME VIDEO | FACEBOOK | Twitter Follow the Hosts PAUL | CAT This podcast was recorded in Pod Clubhouse Studios and edited by Paul Daley.

Election Night Mayhem! Welcome to the premiere episode of Podcast V! In this episode, we dive into the electrifying start of The Boys Season 4 with the thrilling episode titled “Department […]

Welcome back to Marvelvision! As we wait for new Marvel stuff to make its way to us we are branching out a bit to cover season four of the hit Amazon Prime show The Boys. This show is based on a comic book that both of deeply dislike, but we have very much enjoyed the series to date, and the fourth season appears to continue a good - if slightly repetitive - streak. The first three episodes are The Department of Dirty Tricks, Life Among the Septics and We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here, and they contain the expected mix of filthiness, ultraviolence and on-the-nose satire we have come to expect from the show. But first we have to catch up with news in the world of comic book movies and TV shows, including the latest Superman casting and the continuing turmoil of Blade. If you prefer to get right to The Boys skip ahead to 38:53.Come join us at the Patreon! There you can listen to our other shows, including a monthly superhero deep dive podcast, Watch Men. Also get access to our Discord! Come hang out!Thanks for listening. 

The Superhero Show Show #537Two Boys Talking Season 4 of The BoysJoin the boys of the Superhero Show Show as they cherish their total boys night and do a deep dive into the first two episodes of Season 4 of The Boys, catch up with the animal crew in Sweet Tooth, try to figure out how to heal General Lane and Lois's relationship on My Adventures With Superman, and see how different the original version on Madame Web is compared to the newest file adaptation!Welcome to another action-packed episode of The Superhero Show Show podcast! In this episode, we'll be diving into the intense and thrilling world of superheroes and supervillains as we discuss the latest episodes of The Boys, My Adventures With Superman, Sweet Tooth, and Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Get ready to explore the dynamic clashes and heart-stopping moments featuring key characters such as Homelander, Sister Sage, Billy Butcher, Firecracker, General Lane, Lois Lane, Task Force X, Gus, Zhang, Spider-Man, and Madame Web. From the dark and gritty universe of Season 4 of The Boys to the whimsical adventures in Sweet Tooth, we have it all covered. Stay tuned as we break down each episode, highlight epic battles, and analyze pivotal plot twists.The Boys: "Department of Dirty Tricks" and "Life Among the Septics"Homelander and Sister Sage: A Sinister AllianceIn "Department of Dirty Tricks," we witness the cunning strategies of Homelander as he teams up with the enigmatic Sister Sage. Their alliance brings a new level of danger to Season 4 of The Boys, and we dissect how their partnership shifts the power dynamics within The Seven. Homelander's ruthless tactics and Sister Sage's mysterious abilities make for an explosive combination that leaves the audience on edge.Billy vs Firecracker: A Battle of Wits and MightThe episode "Life Among the Septics" brings us a showdown between Billy Butcher and the fiery new antagonist, Firecracker. We analyze how Billy's no-nonsense approach clashes with Firecracker's volatile nature. This confrontation is not just a battle of strength but a strategic duel where wit and determination play crucial roles. How does Billy's past influence his tactics against this formidable foe in Season 4 of The Boys?My Adventures With Superman: "Two Lanes Diverged"Lane vs Task Force X: A Clash of IdealsIn "Two Lanes Diverged," we explore General Lane's intense conflict with Task Force X. This episode delves into the moral complexities and ideological battles between these two forces. General Lane's stern military approach is pitted against the unpredictable and morally ambiguous Task Force X. We discuss the implications of their clash and how it affects Lois Lane's perception of her father and her role in the larger narrative.Need to catch up on our Season 2 review of My Adventures With Superman? Listen to our previous episodes!Heard the last episode, but missed our review of the first season? We got you!Sweet Tooth: "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and "The Pack"Zhang vs Gus: Survival in a Post-Apocalyptic WorldThe episodes "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and "The Pack" take us deeper into the heartwarming yet perilous journey of Gus. We focus on Zhang, a character whose survival skills and wisdom become crucial for Gus. Zhang vs Gus is not a traditional fight but a clash of survival strategies and philosophies. We explore how their interactions highlight the themes of trust, resilience,

In this episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas dive into the explosive return of "The Boys" with the first three episodes of Season 4. They discuss the major plot points, character developments, and their predictions for the season. From Homelander's evolving madness to the introduction of new characters like Sister Sage and Firecracker, this episode is packed with insights and entertaining banter. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 - Introduction and Sound Check 00:32 - The Boys are Back 00:50 - Initial Reactions to Season 4 Episodes 02:05 - Episode 1 Breakdown: Department of Dirty Tricks 03:08 - Episode 2 Breakdown: Life Among the Skeptics 05:08 - Episode 3 Breakdown: Keep the Red Flag Flying 06:35 - Homelander's Manipulation and Ego 07:59 - Ryan's Dilemma and Character Growth 09:58 - Butcher's Vulnerability 10:52 - Hughie's Emotional Journey 12:48 - Starlight's Struggles with Identity 18:02 - Frenchie and Kimiko's Complicated Relationship 21:11 - Mother's Milk Leadership 24:48 - A-Train's Redemption Arc 27:45 - The Introduction of Sister Sage and Firecracker 32:05 - The Deep's Manipulation and Role in the Seven 37:31 - Final Thoughts and Predictions Key Takeaways: Homelander's struggle with aging and his desperate attempts to maintain control. Ryan's internal conflict and his relationship with both Homelander and Butcher. Butcher's confrontation with his mortality and how it affects his actions. Hughie's return to vulnerability due to his mother's reappearance. Starlight's ongoing battle with her identity and public image. The depth of Frenchie and Kimiko's bond, despite their personal challenges. Mother's Milk stepping up as the leader of the Boys and his motivations. A-Train's path to redemption and his shifting alliances. The strategic brilliance of Sister Sage and her potential to outmaneuver Homelander. Firecracker's role in countering Starlight and her appeal to Homelander's base. Memorable Quotes: "It's like a cartoon version of House of the Dragon." - Frank "He feels guilty because he killed the guy that was helping him build out the whole plan." - Thomas "She said, 'I sell purpose.' What would you rather believe?" - Frank Guest Bio: Thomas is a recurring guest on Challenge Accepted and a long-time fan of "The Boys." His deep understanding of the show and its characters brings valuable insights and lively discussions to the podcast. Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends using the hashtag #ChallengeAcceptedPodcast. Follow us on our social media handles and stay tuned for more exciting episodes! Related Episodes: The Boys Season 3 Finale Breakdown Interview with Antony Starr: The Mind Behind Homelander Links and Resources: The Boys on Amazon Prime Challenge Accepted Podcast on Facebook Challenge Accepted Podcast on Threads Support us on Patreon Follow Us: Twitter: @ChallengeAccepted Instagram: @ChallengeAcceptedPodcast TikTok: @ChallengeAcceptedPod Listener Questions: We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes. Reach out to us on social media or email us at geekfreakspodcast@gmail.com.     4o

Kit, Madison, and Steve dive into the thrilling premiere of 'The Boys' Season 4, Episode 1, 'Department of Dirty Tricks.' The Boys are back in action, navigating a web of conspiracy and danger, and facing off against new Supes with alarming powers. Tune in as our hosts dissect the episode's high-stakes drama, dark humor, and the sinister new threats that promise to upend the Boys' world more than ever before. Don't miss this wild ride into the heart of superhero corruption!00:00:00 - Introduction:Welcome to a new episode of Streaming Things, where we dive deep into the world of streaming content!00:04:10 - Overall Thoughts:Our hosts share their initial impressions and overarching thoughts on today's movie/TV episode.00:11:23 - THE DEEP Dive:Join us as we break down the episode or movie scene by scene, offering insights and commentary.01:09:43 - Diabolical Moments:The hosts list their top 3 moments of the episode.01:19:25 - The Vought Vault:The hosts any easter eggs, expanded The Boys lore mentions, or behind the scenes facts they were able to pull from watching this episode.01:26:34 - Compound VIPs:The hosts recognize the talent they think delivered the best performance of the episode.Engage with Streaming Things:Merchandise: Check out our BRAND NEW Merch Store for the latest Streaming Things apparel and accessories.YouTube: Don't miss our visual content on Streaming Things YouTube channel.Website: Visit our official website for more updates and content.Connect with Us:Email: Send your feedback and questions to streamingthingspod@gmail.com.Instagram: Follow us @streamingthingspodofficial for behind-the-scenes content.Twitter: Stay updated with our latest tweets @StreamThingPod or follow Chris @moviesRtherapy.Fan Mail:Address: Send your letters and fan mail to:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244Episode Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get the support you need at betterhelp.com/streamingthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En nuestro Ep. 305 El Watcher comparte su "First Reaction" de la película "Inside Out 2" (2024), el primer episodio de la cuarta temporada de "The Boys" (2019) titulado "Department of Dirty Tricks" (2024), el episodio nuevo de "Doctor Who" (2023) titulado "Rogue" (2024), el final de "The Final Shape" (2024) de "Destiny 2" (2017) y conversa sobre todo lo relacionado a el estreno de la película "Bad Boys: Ride or Die " (2024). ¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Síguenos en Twitter! Visita: https://twitter.com/CultSecuencial ¡Apoya nuestro contenido uniéndote a nuestro Patreon! Visita: https://www.patreon.com/CulturaSecuencial --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturasecuencial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturasecuencial/support

The Boys are back for season 4 on Amazon Prime! Mother's Milk is failing as the CEO. The Deep isn't to be taken seriously. Homelander is aging and hating every second of it. What is Frenchie's deal? In the first three episodes of the new season, Jim and A.Ron have found plenty of shock, cringe, and mayhem already!  Badass Fest VI Tickets HERE Got feedback? Send it to dhs@baldmove.com. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boys are back for season 4 on Amazon Prime! Mother's Milk is failing as the CEO. The Deep isn't to be taken seriously. Homelander is aging and hating every second of it. What is Frenchie's deal? In the first three episodes of the new season, Jim and A.Ron have found plenty of shock, cringe, and mayhem already!  Badass Fest VI Tickets HERE Got feedback? Send it to dhs@baldmove.com. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How did category-leading brands like Caraway and Mejuri rise to rapid DTC success? Nik and Moiz break apart the brand playbook and dive into Facebook's top suggestions for creating more effective ads. How can celebrity testimonials and advertorials take your brand to the next level?  Then, find out exactly how investors think about IPOs. Moiz analyzes the biggest conflicts of the founder-investor relationship when it comes to going public. What do you need to know to protect your own interests? And finally, Nik and Moiz break down the fastest-growing shopping categories in the Meta landscape, discussing the value of various brands in the e-commerce space and dissecting the different ways they can be acquired or go public.  Unravel the complexities of fulfillment with Red Stag - a 3PL that guarantees zero shrink, zero mispicks, and zero missed shipments. Backed by performance assurances, they ensure excellence in every order —Literally, RedStag offers coverage at no additional cost for any guarantee that is missed AND $50 reimbursement per instance for the inconvenience. Discover why Red Stag isn't just another fulfillment provider - visit redstag.com/limited today.   00:01:02 - Amazon's Use of Anonymous Tracking 00:05:46 - Heat Map: Revenue-Driven Analytics Tool 00:07:29 - Absurdly High Valuations for Software Companies 00:13:20 - CEO-Investor Incentive Disconnect at IPO 00:17:20 - Fastest Growing Meta Categories Revealed 00:21:23 - Predicting Mattress Conversion Rates and AOV 00:23:57 - Utilizing Celebrity Testimonials in Marketing 00:26:17 - Experiment with Colors and Models for Audience Reach 00:28:48 - Facebook's Approval: Analyzing CPM Trends 00:33:33 - Building Category Leading Brands in Marketing   Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik and Moiz's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.

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92% of BFA PAC-endorsed candidates win in the 2024 Ohio Primary Election. The U.S. Senate race attracts national attention, along with big bucks and dirty tricks. And the Ohio Supreme Court race gets spicy! Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, breaks it all down and shares his predictions for the November General Election.

Mike Rinder was raised as a Scientologist from early childhood. He went on to serve as Scientology's international spokesperson and as the head of its Office of Special Affairs and was a member of the Board of Directors of Church of Scientology International from its creation in 1983 until he left in 2007. Since renouncing Scientology, Rinder has become a prominent whistleblower against its abuses. He appeared in the HBO documentary Going Clear and cohosted all three seasons of the Emmy Award–winning show Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath on A&E. Mike is currently the host of the new podcast Exposing Scientology. His latest book A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology is now available on paperback. In this highly informative discussion, Mike explains in detail the deceptive nature of Scientology's recruiting tactics and outlines the nefarious ways in which its leaders exert control over their followers. Before You Go: Rachel breaks down the harmful Scientology concept of the “reactive” mind explaining how it attempts to weaken emotional safeguards in followers. All of Rachel's free informational PDF documents are available here: www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/pdf.html All of Rachel's video lectures are available for purchase here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/videos.html To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: twitter.com/_indoctrination Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@indoctrinationpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmft You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

Nikki Haley is bracing for home-state dirty tricks in South Carolina. USA TODAY Washington Editor Dan Morrison reports.Donald Trump erupted in an appearance at the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Gina Barton talks about a group of rape survivors using writing to heal. The RAINN writers' group, Write Where We Belong, will present an online book launch event featuring readings from their anthology 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST Monday on Zoom. To attend, register in advance here.A historic trial of a school shooter's mother begins.The economy returned better than expected results at the end of 2023, though layoffs continue. Plus, layoffs after 50 are tough. Here are some steps to take.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.