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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah discusses the challenges that Eisenhower and Kennedy faced in a changing United States before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and the Cold War. Studying the great stories from our past inspires us to preserve the blessings of liberty in our day. Now you can study these stories with Hillsdale College. Hillsdale’s free online course, “The Great American Story: A Land of Hope,” explores the history of America as a land of hope founded on high principles. In presenting the great triumphs and achievements of our nation’s past, as well as the shortcomings and failures, it offers a broad and unbiased study of the kind essential to the cultivation of intelligent patriotism. Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower pursued a post-war foreign policy of containing the growing threat of the Soviet Union and the spread of communism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah discusses the challenges that Eisenhower and Kennedy faced in a changing United States before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and the Cold War. Studying the great stories from our past inspires us to preserve the blessings of liberty in our day. Now you can study these stories with Hillsdale College. Hillsdale’s free online course, “The Great American Story: A Land of Hope,” explores the history of America as a land of hope founded on high principles. In presenting the great triumphs and achievements of our nation’s past, as well as the shortcomings and failures, it offers a broad and unbiased study of the kind essential to the cultivation of intelligent patriotism. Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower pursued a post-war foreign policy of containing the growing threat of the Soviet Union and the spread of communism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Sumner G. Whittier, Former Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Director of the VA under President Eisenhower, and member of Galilean Lodge, Everett MA, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. Here we find a condensation of a speech Bro Sumner gave in 1961 at the Feast of St. John the Evangelist, which marked the 175th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. While these remarks were given some sixty five years ago, they might have been from these very days of ours. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Presidents have always had to balance economic costs with national security. In the 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower took what he called a "new look" at defense policy, which made fundamental changes to how the United States confronted worldwide threats--and had dramatic consequences for allies, enemies, and innocent bystanders.Join us every Monday for episodes and discussions, and on Thursdays for pop quizzes and Sketches in History!

New Realities with Alan Steinfeld Disclosure Day, Higher Frequencies, and the Threshold of a New Human Reality Guests, Dr. J.J. Hurtak and Dr. Desiree Hurtak, Linda Moulton Howe Spielberg's Disclosure Day Opens a Bigger Conversation In this episode of New Realities, host Alan Steinfeld gathers a panel to review Steven Spielberg's newly released film Disclosure Day. Alan is joined by longtime UFO investigator Linda Moulton Howe, along with Dr. J.J. Hurtak and Dr. Desiree Hurtak, who bring perspectives from UFO research, consciousness studies, spirituality, ancient texts, and the wider disclosure movement. Alan frames the film as perhaps one of the most anticipated cinematic events in modern UFO culture, because it deals not simply with science fiction, but with the possibility that humanity is being prepared for a deeper truth about non-human intelligence. Frequencies, Clicking Sounds, and Consciousness Communication Linda Moulton Howe begins by emphasizing the importance of frequency in the film. She connects Spielberg's use of clicking sounds and nonverbal communication to government documents, abduction cases, and reports she has heard from experiencers over decades of research. Dr. J.J. Hurtak also highlights the film's treatment of language, sound, and consciousness, contrasting it with Close Encounters of the Third Kind, where communication was centered more on tones and music. In Disclosure Day, the panel says Spielberg brings in the human element more fully, suggesting that extraterrestrial contact may involve mind-to-mind communication, frequency, empathy, and higher consciousness rather than ordinary speech alone. From Science Fiction to a Disclosure Bridge Alan and the panel repeatedly stress that they do not see Disclosure Day as merely another science fiction movie. They argue that Spielberg has gathered decades of UFO, UAP, consciousness, government secrecy, telepathy, cover-up, and experiencer material into a film that functions as a bridge between old disbelief and a new cultural acceptance. Alan says Spielberg seems to have been a serious student of the phenomenon, including many familiar themes from UFO research: government secrecy, private industry involvement, recovered craft, mind control, empathy, and the question of whether the public has a right to know. Government, Corporations, and the Machinery of Secrecy A major part of the discussion focuses on the film's depiction of government secrecy and private industry. Alan references the fictional corporation Wardex, which is tied to retrieval and extraction programs, and connects that to real-world claims associated with figures such as Lieutenant Colonel Philip J. Corso. Linda and the Hurtaks discuss how governments may have transferred recovered technologies or sensitive programs into corporate hands to create plausible deniability. Linda traces this secrecy back to World War II and Eisenhower-era briefings, while Alan says the film dramatizes the tension between those who hide the truth and those who believe humanity has a right to know. Fear, Love, and the Human Right to the Truth The panel describes the film as a contest between fear-based secrecy and the higher message of empathy, love, and transcendence. Alan says humanity is caught between fear and higher consciousness, and that the film presents empathy as a key to humanity's future. Linda is especially moved by the final minutes, saying she felt empathy not only for extraterrestrials but also for humanity, because people have not been told the truth as a species. The panel agrees that disclosure should not merely be informational; it should be transformational, helping humans understand themselves as part of a larger cosmic family. Religion, Creation, and the Many Mansions of the Universe The film's spiritual themes are also central to the panel's review. Alan, Linda, and the Hurtaks discuss the Catholic sister character in the film, who recognizes that the universe is too vast to exist only for humanity. They connect this idea to the Book of Genesis, Christ consciousness, the New Testament phrase about “many mansions,” ancient Coptic and Greek texts, and the idea that creation includes many levels of life and intelligence. Rather than seeing extraterrestrial intelligence as opposed to spirituality, the panel presents it as part of a larger divine creation story in which humanity must expand its understanding of soul, consciousness, and cosmic purpose. What Spielberg Shows — and What He Leaves for Later The group praises Spielberg's restraint but also discusses what the film does not fully show. Linda says she wished Spielberg had introduced more kinds of non-human intelligences, including tall whites, Nordics, reptilians, plasma beings, and other forms she has encountered through witness testimony. Alan suggests Spielberg may be taking the public slowly by first introducing one or two categories of extraterrestrial presence before expanding into a wider range of beings. The panel agrees that the film is likely only the beginning of a broader cultural process and that future films, government releases, or public disclosures may reveal a more complicated landscape. Disclosure, Timing, and a Planet Under Pressure The panel repeatedly asks why this film and this moment are happening now. Linda suggests the timing may relate to future geophysical changes, solar activity, rising oceans, environmental instability, and the possibility that extraterrestrial assistance may become necessary for humanity's survival. Alan connects the timing to recent government disclosures and the public release of UFO/UAP information, while Dr. J.J. Hurtak frames the moment as a sociological, psychological, economic, planetary, and spiritual convergence. The group agrees that humanity is being prepared for contact because the old reality is no longer sufficient. The Soul, Empathy, and the Next Stage of Humanity A major theme in the latter part of the program is the soul. Linda shares memories from childhood of feeling a protective pressure in her chest while looking at an image of Christ with lambs, a feeling she still associates with soul, protection, and love. Dr. J.J. Hurtak describes the soul as the inner architecture of life, a field of consciousness that continues beyond the body. Dr. Desiree Hurtak adds that different beings may have different levels of soul evolution, and that humanity is learning to access abilities such as remote viewing, telepathy, and higher-dimensional awareness. Alan says these gifts of the spirit may allow humans to meet non-human intelligences on a more equal footing. “Listen”: The Word at the Doorway The panel gives special attention to the film's final message: listen. They interpret the word as a call to listen to extraterrestrials, higher intelligence, divine purpose, inner senses, compassion, and one another. For Dr. J.J. Hurtak, this connects to sacred language and the ancient call to hear the divine frequency. Alan sees Spielberg's film as a “signifying agent,” a cultural bridge that helps people move from an old reality into new realities. The episode closes with a shared prayer from Linda, “May the thought that dwells in the light protect us forever,” followed by Alan's disclosure-themed song, “Did You See It?”, which he presents as an anthem for this new moment.

New Realities with Alan Steinfeld Disclosure Day, Higher Frequencies, and the Threshold of a New Human Reality Guests, Dr. J.J. Hurtak and Dr. Desiree Hurtak, Linda Moulton Howe Spielberg's Disclosure Day Opens a Bigger Conversation In this episode of New Realities, host Alan Steinfeld gathers a panel to review Steven Spielberg's newly released film Disclosure Day. Alan is joined by longtime UFO investigator Linda Moulton Howe, along with Dr. J.J. Hurtak and Dr. Desiree Hurtak, who bring perspectives from UFO research, consciousness studies, spirituality, ancient texts, and the wider disclosure movement. Alan frames the film as perhaps one of the most anticipated cinematic events in modern UFO culture, because it deals not simply with science fiction, but with the possibility that humanity is being prepared for a deeper truth about non-human intelligence. Frequencies, Clicking Sounds, and Consciousness Communication Linda Moulton Howe begins by emphasizing the importance of frequency in the film. She connects Spielberg's use of clicking sounds and nonverbal communication to government documents, abduction cases, and reports she has heard from experiencers over decades of research. Dr. J.J. Hurtak also highlights the film's treatment of language, sound, and consciousness, contrasting it with Close Encounters of the Third Kind, where communication was centered more on tones and music. In Disclosure Day, the panel says Spielberg brings in the human element more fully, suggesting that extraterrestrial contact may involve mind-to-mind communication, frequency, empathy, and higher consciousness rather than ordinary speech alone. From Science Fiction to a Disclosure Bridge Alan and the panel repeatedly stress that they do not see Disclosure Day as merely another science fiction movie. They argue that Spielberg has gathered decades of UFO, UAP, consciousness, government secrecy, telepathy, cover-up, and experiencer material into a film that functions as a bridge between old disbelief and a new cultural acceptance. Alan says Spielberg seems to have been a serious student of the phenomenon, including many familiar themes from UFO research: government secrecy, private industry involvement, recovered craft, mind control, empathy, and the question of whether the public has a right to know. Government, Corporations, and the Machinery of Secrecy A major part of the discussion focuses on the film's depiction of government secrecy and private industry. Alan references the fictional corporation Wardex, which is tied to retrieval and extraction programs, and connects that to real-world claims associated with figures such as Lieutenant Colonel Philip J. Corso. Linda and the Hurtaks discuss how governments may have transferred recovered technologies or sensitive programs into corporate hands to create plausible deniability. Linda traces this secrecy back to World War II and Eisenhower-era briefings, while Alan says the film dramatizes the tension between those who hide the truth and those who believe humanity has a right to know. Fear, Love, and the Human Right to the Truth The panel describes the film as a contest between fear-based secrecy and the higher message of empathy, love, and transcendence. Alan says humanity is caught between fear and higher consciousness, and that the film presents empathy as a key to humanity's future. Linda is especially moved by the final minutes, saying she felt empathy not only for extraterrestrials but also for humanity, because people have not been told the truth as a species. The panel agrees that disclosure should not merely be informational; it should be transformational, helping humans understand themselves as part of a larger cosmic family. Religion, Creation, and the Many Mansions of the Universe The film's spiritual themes are also central to the panel's review. Alan, Linda, and the Hurtaks discuss the Catholic sister character in the film, who recognizes that the universe is too vast to exist only for humanity. They connect this idea to the Book of Genesis, Christ consciousness, the New Testament phrase about “many mansions,” ancient Coptic and Greek texts, and the idea that creation includes many levels of life and intelligence. Rather than seeing extraterrestrial intelligence as opposed to spirituality, the panel presents it as part of a larger divine creation story in which humanity must expand its understanding of soul, consciousness, and cosmic purpose. What Spielberg Shows — and What He Leaves for Later The group praises Spielberg's restraint but also discusses what the film does not fully show. Linda says she wished Spielberg had introduced more kinds of non-human intelligences, including tall whites, Nordics, reptilians, plasma beings, and other forms she has encountered through witness testimony. Alan suggests Spielberg may be taking the public slowly by first introducing one or two categories of extraterrestrial presence before expanding into a wider range of beings. The panel agrees that the film is likely only the beginning of a broader cultural process and that future films, government releases, or public disclosures may reveal a more complicated landscape. Disclosure, Timing, and a Planet Under Pressure The panel repeatedly asks why this film and this moment are happening now. Linda suggests the timing may relate to future geophysical changes, solar activity, rising oceans, environmental instability, and the possibility that extraterrestrial assistance may become necessary for humanity's survival. Alan connects the timing to recent government disclosures and the public release of UFO/UAP information, while Dr. J.J. Hurtak frames the moment as a sociological, psychological, economic, planetary, and spiritual convergence. The group agrees that humanity is being prepared for contact because the old reality is no longer sufficient. The Soul, Empathy, and the Next Stage of Humanity A major theme in the latter part of the program is the soul. Linda shares memories from childhood of feeling a protective pressure in her chest while looking at an image of Christ with lambs, a feeling she still associates with soul, protection, and love. Dr. J.J. Hurtak describes the soul as the inner architecture of life, a field of consciousness that continues beyond the body. Dr. Desiree Hurtak adds that different beings may have different levels of soul evolution, and that humanity is learning to access abilities such as remote viewing, telepathy, and higher-dimensional awareness. Alan says these gifts of the spirit may allow humans to meet non-human intelligences on a more equal footing. “Listen”: The Word at the Doorway The panel gives special attention to the film's final message: listen. They interpret the word as a call to listen to extraterrestrials, higher intelligence, divine purpose, inner senses, compassion, and one another. For Dr. J.J. Hurtak, this connects to sacred language and the ancient call to hear the divine frequency. Alan sees Spielberg's film as a “signifying agent,” a cultural bridge that helps people move from an old reality into new realities. The episode closes with a shared prayer from Linda, “May the thought that dwells in the light protect us forever,” followed by Alan's disclosure-themed song, “Did You See It?”, which he presents as an anthem for this new moment.

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Kurt Metzger is a comedian, writer host of "The Derp with Kurp" podcast & "The Mystery Boys" podcast with Duncan Trussell. SPONSORS https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS @kurtmetzgercomedy https://kurtmetzgercomedy.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Cannibalism & the sacred hermaphrodite 05:13 - Tavistock Medical Center 07:42 - The "super users" 08:44 - Spencer Pratt sponsored by Zionists 14:47 - Non-human intelligence are parasites 22:27 - Kurt on Professor Dave & psuedo-science 24:55 - Gender-affirming care 28:03 - Sigil magic & the American religious experiment 31:18 - Wars are giving us LESS freedom 32:37 - Israel is paying influencers 33:48 - The Trump shooting was fake 39:58 - Occult words with double meanings 41:40 - White House ball room & Solomon's Temple 46:25 - Meeting Eric Weinstein 48:27 - Dave Portnoy & Pizzagate 51:11 - We would lose a war with Iran 54:47 - The missing UFO scientist 01:00:28 - Pokemon are demons 01:01:19 - "They were always going to kill Charlie Kirk" 01:03:33 - The alien deal that Eisenhower made 01:05:31 - Dark history of Rhodes Scholars 01:08:40 - How Kurt uses Grok 01:11:09 - The book Jeffrey Dahmer's dad wrote 01:14:15 - The biblical blood ritual 01:18:26 - Mormon Monarch 01:23:17 - The Serpent Race 01:28:54 - Jehovah's Witness vs. other religions 01:34:37 - Celebrities who faked their deaths 01:47:40 - Project Gestalt 01:48:48 - Drugstore Cowboy & heroin rituals 01:51:28 - CIA is like an occult society 01:57:47 - Ashkenazi sp*rm recovery 02:04:02 - The inner circle of Mormonism 02:13:12 - Hunter Biden's tattoos 02:14:48 - MK Monarch 02:18:51 - Digital borders 02:22:18 - Scott Horton's blind spot 02:25:07 - Robert Sapolsky's view on free will 02:32:59 - Ancient Dionysian cults 02:36:08 - Graham Hancock is Luciferian 02:38:12 - Hunter S. Thompson's snuff films 02:46:11 - Psychedelics + the catholic church 02:47:27 - Kurt's experience with kratom 02:54:11 - "Consciousness is radio stations" 02:58:52 - Kurt on Ammon Hillman 03:03:24 - We're missing 300,000 children 03:07:58 - U.S. gave Iran their nuclear reactor 03:14:54 - Knights Templar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Never listen to ads again! Subscribe now for ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content. Our memories of D-Day usually center on the courage and grit of the infantrymen who stormed the Normandy beaches under German fire. We don't talk much about the weatherman. But without Group Captain James Stagg's forecast, there would have been few heroes to remember from June 6, 1944. In this episode, historian William Hitchcock discusses the riveting new film "Pressure," about the excruciating hours before General Eisenhower greenlit Operation Overlord. Audio excerpts of "Pressure" are from Focus Features. Recommended reading: The Bitter Road to Freedom: A New History of the Liberation of Europe by William Hitchcock

On June 6, 1944, a combined Allied force carried out the largest amphibious invasion in history. They were led by an American.What was General Eisenhower's role in D-Day? How was American officer training key to the strategy used? And how did the British weather change everything?Don's guest is John C. McManus, professor of military history at Missouri University of Science and Technology and host of the podcasts 'Someone Talked!' and 'World War 2 Live'.Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Tomos Delargy. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nassar announced Egypt was taking control of the British and French owned Suez Canal Company in July 1956.  He took this action to fund the Aswan Dam he wanted built.  In response to Nassar seizing the canal, Britain, France, and Israel secretly planned a joint invasion.  Israel would advance towards the canal through the Sinai Peninsula while Britain and France would intervene and regain control of the canal under the guise of being peacekeepers.  Barry Turner explains why the plan did not work in, “Suez 1956: The Inside Story of the First Oil War.” 

Drop us a note about the podcast. A child abuse arrest, a culture drowning in distraction, and a Savior who says a seed must die before it can multiply, all of it forces the same question: what are we clinging to that's costing us our soul? I start with Jesus' words from John 12 about losing our life in this world to keep it for eternity, then I slow down on the parts that sting: suffering, fear of people, and the temptation to ask God to remove the hard hour instead of letting Him use it for His glory. From there, I bring it home to Christian marriage and family. Genesis 9 calls us to be fruitful and multiply, not as a random suggestion, but as a blessing and a form of service. I talk candidly about how screens and social media can become a coping mechanism that replaces real relationships, keeping us from the honest conversations, repentance, and effort that healthy families require. If you're looking for faith-based marriage advice, Christian parenting encouragement, or a gut check on digital distraction, this part will hit close. We also honor courage and leadership through history by reading Dwight D. Eisenhower's D-Day Order of the Day, plus his private “in case of failure” statement where he takes full responsibility. That kind of accountability feels rare today, and it's a powerful reminder that duty, humility, and trust in God can coexist even when outcomes are uncertain. I close with a clear anchor: our job is obedience, the results are God's, and there's real peace in that. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. If you can, check out America's Christian Heritage when it launches, and consider supporting the show through the link in the show notes.#ChristianNation#Dday#DwightEisenhower Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 

In our political climate, it is always nice to have a bit of authentic bipartisanship. The Marshall plan to rebuild Europe following World War 2, the Interstate Highway System under President Eisenhower, and the Apollo Program are all examples of both political parties coming together for a common goal.  The first Trump Administration saw another of these moments in the passage of the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act  or First Step Act in 2018. The bill was designed to reform federal prison policy and reduce the rates of recidivism, meaning criminals returning to incarceration. It had supporters from all over the political spectrum, and in its seven years of life, has indeed lowered recidivism, extended credits to prisoners for good behavior, and allowed some elderly or sick prisoners to return home.  Last week, the Supreme Court handed down decisions on three decisions having to do with criminal justice, two of them having to do with the First Step Act. Here to explain, and to talk about what he's watching for from the land's highest court this term, is Cully Stimson, Senior Legal Fellow here at the Heritage Foundation.     --- Email us with thoughts, questions, or suggestions: HeritageExplains@heritage.org   ---Follow Cully Stimson on X: https://x.com/cullystimson 

In our political climate, it is always nice to have a bit of authentic bipartisanship. The Marshall plan to rebuild Europe following World War 2, the Interstate Highway System under President Eisenhower, and the Apollo Program are all examples of both political parties coming together for a common goal. The first Trump Administration saw another […]

On today's Flyover Conservatives Show, we sat down with Mel K to discuss the post-WWII secrets they never wanted Americans to learn and how the years 1944–1954 may explain much of what we are seeing today. From the Dulles brothers and the rise of the CIA to international banking, USAID, NATO, regime change operations, JFK's warnings, Eisenhower's military-industrial complex speech, and the long-term infiltration of America's institutions, this conversation examines how America may have been betrayed from within. Mel also shares insights from her book, Infiltration Instead of Invasion: America Betrayed 1944–1954, and why this hidden history matters now more than ever.TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.comTo Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To▶ https://flyovergold.comOr Call 720-605-3900FOR ALL GRAPHICS USED OR AVAILABLE FROM MEL:► Text MEL to 40509(Message and data rates may apply. Terms/privacy: 40509-info.com)Find Mel at ► https://themelkshow.comConnect with her on her Secure Server at ► https://themelkshow.tvTo watch more of Mel K with Flyover Conservatives, check out: https://flyover.live/media/series/wj58n7q/the-one-thing-with-mel-kMel K is a journalist, filmmaker, and podcaster known for her investigative work and critical analysis of global issues. She launched The Mel K Show in 2020 to explore corruption, power structures, and societal impacts, gaining a following of over 500,000 subscribers. With a background in journalism and film from NYU, she spent two decades in Hollywood working on historical dramas before shifting her focus to uncovering hidden truths. Her work emphasizes intellectual honesty, personal empowerment, and civic engagement, which she also discusses in her book Americans Anonymous: Restoring Power to the People One Citizen at a Time. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Mel continues to inspire critical thinking and informed discussions through her media platforms.-------------------------------------------

Re-running Summer of Trinity, this time with episodes released at the start of their respective weeks rather than the end.  Just for a different perspective. June 10 to June 16, 1945   This is Summer of Trinity, for the week ending Saturday June 16, 1945.   Sunday, June 10,1945 - 36 Days Before Trinity It's the 71st day of the Battle of Okinawa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_William_D._Porter_(DD-579) Monday, June 11,1945 - 35 Days Before Trinity It's the 72nd day of the Battle of Okinawa   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Miles_McCool Tuesday, June 12,1945 - 34 Days Before Trinity It is the 73rd day of the Battle of Okinawa.   General Eisenhower receives the "Freedom of the City" at London's Guildhall. This symbolic act, with seven hundred years of history behind it, makes him "a citizen of the city." https://www.nps.gov/articles/general-eisenhower.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franck_Report       Wednesday, June 13,1945 - 33 Days Before Trinity It is the 74th day of the Battle of Okinawa.   Thursday, June 14,1945 - 32 Days Before Trinity It is the 75th day of the Battle of Okinawa. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Inmate    Friday, June 15,1945 - 31 Days Before Trinity It is the 76th day of the Battle of Okinawa. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calutron (How they enriched U-235 for Little Boy) https://www.atomicheritage.org/history/science-behind-atom-bomb   Saturday, June 16,1945 - 30 Days Before Trinity It's the 77th day of the Battle of Okinawa.    The Science Panel, headed by Robert Oppenheimer, and also including Enrico Fermi, Ernest O. Lawrence and Arthur H. Compton, gives the following report, classified Top Secret, to the Interim Committee: The report is titled "RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE IMMEDIATE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS" and begins as follows: [Note to self - some emphasis included here to assist in reading as a script, but there's no font differences in the original.] You have asked us to comment on the initial use of the new weapon. This use, in our opinion, should be such as to promote a satisfactory adjustment of our international relations. At the same time, we recognize our obligation to our nation to use the weapons to help save American lives in the Japanese war. (1) To accomplish these ends we recommend that before the weapons are used not only Britain, but also Russia, France, and China be advised that we have made considerable progress in our work on atomic weapons, that these may be ready to use during the present war, and that we would welcome suggestions as to how we can cooperate in making this development contribute to improved international relations. (2) The opinions of scientific colleagues on the initial use of these weapons are not unanimous; they range from the proposal of a purely technical demonstration to that of the military application best designed to induce surrender. Those who advocate a purely technical demonstration would wish to outlaw the use of atomic weapons, and have feared that if we use the weapons now our position in future negotiations will be prejudiced. Others emphasize the opportunity of saving American lives by immediate military use, and believe that such use will improve the international prospects, in that they are more concerned with the prevention of war than with the elimination of this specific weapon. We find ourselves closer to these latter views; we can propose no technical demonstration likely to bring an end to the war; we see no acceptable alternative to direct military use. (3) With regard to these general aspects of the use of atomic energy, it is clear that we, as scientific men, have no proprietary rights. It is true that we are among the few citizens who have had occasion to give thoughtful consideration to these problems during the past few years. We have, however, no claim to special competence in solving the political, social, and military problems which are presented by the advent of atomic power.   The report is signed by Robert Oppenheimer, with the note "for the panel" https://www.atomicarchive.com/resources/documents/manhattan-project/interim-committee.html   As this week ends, the Trinity atomic bomb test has not yet been scheduled. However, it is exactly 30 days away.    Summer of Trinity is a part of Mapping History here on The Latest Generation.

In 250 jaar jaar telden de Verenigde Staten van Amerika 47 presidenten. Wie waren zij? Hoe deden ze het, als staatshoofd en als politiek leider? Wie van hen zetten écht de toon? En hoe kijken wij nu naar mensen als Abraham Lincoln, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon en Donald Trump? Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger praten hierover met professor Michael Nelson van Rhodes College in Memphis, eminent kenner, auteur en samensteller van reeksen boeken over het ambt, de impact en het leven van presidenten. *** This is a Dutch podcast, but from minute 6 on, the conversation is in English. Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend ons een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** 'President' was met de komt van de Amerikaanse Grondwet in 1787 een bestuurlijke vondst en politiek experiment. Deze functie bestond nog nergens. Hoe deze in te vullen, wist eigenlijk niemand. Michael Nelson schetst kleurrijk hoe George Washington dit allemaal zelf moest uitvinden en hoe hij wonderlijk goed erin slaagde die rol ook voor zijn opvolgers inhoud, richting en stijl te geven. Na hem zouden anderen deze functie verder kleur geven. Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) ging met veto's in tegen het Congres, als anti-elite politicus. Teddy Roosevelt (1901 - 1909) was de man die als moderne populist nieuwe media als magazines en zelfs film ging inzetten. Zijn neef Franklin Roosevelt (1933 - 1945) professionaliseerde het Witte Huis als zijn persoonlijke apparaat en machtscentrum, zelfs op wereldschaal. Elke president nadien is zo hun opvolger. Nelson relativeert hoe 'zwaar' de baan van de president is. Het Witte Huis levert immers een gedegen machinerie die de bewoner bijna alles uit handen kan nemen. Wel zie je dat presidenten er soms vereenzamen, opgesloten raken in hun stress en daardoor ongelukkig en stuurloos worden. De baan laat het karakter van een president heel zichtbaar worden. "President worden, onthult wie je echt bent," zegt Nelson. Zo bleek de eenvoudige Harry Truman ongedachte kwaliteiten van leiderschap en daadkracht te hebben, terwijl Richard Nixon zeker een briljant politicus was, maar in de greep raakte van zijn demonen. Donald Trump is volgens Nelson een fundamentele breuk: hij voelt niet aan wat de rol van staatshoofd betekent. Kenmerkend noemt hij hoe Trump '250 jaar VS’ viert. Niet het ideaal van ‘leven, vrijheid en het nastreven van geluk' staat centraal, maar zijn persoonlijk hobbyisme. "Hij wil bij leven nog overal zijn naam op de gevels gedrukt zien." De historische dynamiek en de vaste waarden in het ambt van president hebben grote invloed op ons oordeel over hoe die 47 heren hun rol als politiek leider en staatshoofd invulden. We kijken meestal terug vanuit de politieke normen van onze eigen tijd. Daardoor daalt en stijgt de reputatie van verschillende van hen soms verrassend. Presidenten als Ulysses Grant, Harry Truman en Dwight Eisenhower bijvoorbeeld, werden pas later veel meer gewaardeerd. Wat Nelson betreft staan eigenlijk alleen de drie min of meer permanent hoogst beoordeelden op een vast voetstuk. "Washington, Lincoln en Franklin Roosevelt blijven het rolmodel. Zij moesten alle drie het ambt in ongekende omstandigheden bekleden en dat deden ze briljant. En ja, ze stierven meteen, dat hielp hun reputatie ook wel." Michael Nelson heeft voor de luisteraars nog een reeks niet te missen tips. Bij welke bibliotheek van welke president moet je echt gaan kijken? Welke biografie van welke president niet overslaan? Maar ook: wie wil Trump echt als zijn opvolger kronen en waarom niét JD Vance? Maar wat doet Frank Sinatra in deze aflevering? *** Verder lezen Het boek dat het beste aansluit bij deze aflevering is The American Presidency: Origins and Development, 1776-2025. Op Amazon zijn heel veel titels van Michael Nelson te vinden. *** Verder luisteren 473 - John Quincy Adams president 475 – Trumps rolmodel Andrew Jackson 481 - Donald Trumps nieuwe idool William McKinley, ‘de tarievenkoning’ 319 - Lyndon B. Johnson, politiek genie en manipulator van de buitencategorie 202 - 4th of July: Joe Biden in het spoor van LBJ 44 - Franklin D. Roosevelt, de briljantste president van de 20ste eeuw 101 - De laatste dagen van Franklin D. Roosevelt 121 - Zakenlui als president van Amerika 583 – Lafayette, een jonge Franse edelman in de Amerikaanse revolutie 519 - Thomas Jefferson, de revolutionaire schrijver van de Onafhankelijkheidsverklaring 459 – Rolmodel George Washington 570 - 250 jaar VS: leiderschap in het Amerikaanse Huis van Afgevaardigden *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:45:42 – Deel 2 01:10: 36 – Deel 3 01:34:51 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick K. O'Donnell describes how in early 1944, Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder and Major Max F. Schneider arrived at Paddington Station in London for a top-secret briefing regarding the most dangerous mission of D-Day. Their objective was to neutralize six large German guns at Pointe du Hoc that threatened the Allied landings at both Omaha and Utah beaches. The mission was considered nearly impossible, requiring the Rangers to scale a sheer 90-foot cliff while under direct machine gun, artillery, and mortar fire. To prepare, the Second Ranger Battalionunderwent grueling training beginning in 1943, climbing high cliffs at speed without safety harnesses. Officers used live fire, shooting M1 Garands near the climbing men to simulate the sensation of actual combat. The Ranger concept was relatively new to the U.S. Army, which lacked special operations units until 1941. Influenced by British commandos but drawing on American traditions like Rogers' Rangers, the units were designed for irregular warfare. Major Schneider, a veteran of Darby's Rangers with significant combat experience and potential PTSD from the Italian campaign, was kept on the mission through the personal intervention of General Eisenhower. The Rangers eventually crossed the North Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth, which relied on its speed to evade German U-boat wolfpacks. By June 1944, despite the daunting prospects, the men were physically and mentally prepared for the assault on the Atlantic Wall. (1)1944

Together, Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower launched invasions, toppled tyrants, and shaped the world as the nations they served drifted apart. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our guest is acclaimed historian Jonathan W. Jordan, and we discuss his fascinating new book “Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Top headlines for Monday, June 8, 2026The Pentagon cuts its list of recognized religious affiliations from 211 to 31, sparking accusations of Christian nationalism; a Michigan church and an Iowa megachurch battle city officials over ministries tied to feeding and serving their communities; and Pastor Mark Driscoll threatens legal action after former ministry leaders resign amid allegations of a church split. Plus, Brendan Fraser reflects on playing Dwight Eisenhower in Pressure, Ben Sasse warns of a growing crisis of male loneliness, and a Texas mayor declares June “Nuclear Family Month."00:11 Dept. of War removes about 180 belief systems from religion list01:07 Church says city targeting food pantry over religious beliefs01:55 Mark Driscoll threatens legal action against former leaders02:43 Brendan Fraser on playing Dwight Eisenhower in 'Pressure'03:30 Iowa city rejects megachurch's request to move into former bank04:20 Ben Sasse warns about male loneliness, negative effects of school05:09 Texas city makes Nuclear Family Month proclamationSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsDept. of War removes about 180 belief systems from religion list | PoliticsChurch says city targeting food pantry over religious beliefs | Church & MinistriesMark Driscoll threatens legal action against former leaders | Church & MinistriesBrendan Fraser on playing Dwight Eisenhower in 'Pressure'Iowa city rejects megachurch's request to move into former bank | Church & MinistriesBen Sasse warns about male loneliness, negative effects of school | PoliticsTexas city makes Nuclear Family Month proclamation | U.S.

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 5, 2026. We open with the federal government's announcement of multiple election fraud investigations and a comprehensive audit of California's voter registration system — while California is still counting ballots days after its primary election. We make the case that this isn't just about catching cheaters after the fact — it's deterrence ahead of the midterms. The Trump administration is sending a message to every state that someone is watching, and the only way that message lands is if someone ends up in a perp walk before November. We also explain why election integrity is mathematically connected to voter turnout — because when people believe their vote might not matter, they stop showing up. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, May job numbers came in at 172,000 — more than double the economists' expectation of 80,000 — with unemployment holding at 4.3% and wages rising without a single government mandate to do it. Then Florida settled the NRA's lawsuit against its three-day gun purchase waiting period, with the attorney general agreeing the law violated the Second Amendment — a remarkable shift in a state that passed that law with 72% of voters in 1998. And Democratic Congressman Jimmy Gomez — founder of the Dads Caucus in Congress, married with a son — admitted to an extramarital affair with the 29-year-old chief of staff of fellow California Democrat Eric Swalwell. The House Ethics Committee has launched a probe as additional allegations surface. We also have a direct conversation with the one in three working-age men who have checked out of the workforce entirely — not just temporarily unemployed, but not even looking. We say what needs to be said — the greatness God placed inside you is not going to manifest on the couch. Go get a job, start a business, join the military, farm something. Do something. Women are doing it. Your country needs you to do it. Our American Mama Teri Netterville weighs in on Victoria's Secret's dramatic comeback — stock price up from $15 to $75 after the company abandoned its DEI era and returned to supermodels, fantasy, and the product their customers actually wanted. Teri explains why more women than men watched the Victoria's Secret runway show in its prime, why women dress for other women as much as for their partners, and why the body positivity era collapsed under the weight of its own ideology — including the irony that the women who most loudly celebrated it are now on Ozempic. In our Digging Deep segment, a congressional candidate in Iowa published a public confession apologizing for being white, cisgender, able-bodied, middle-class, and college-educated — and we use it to explain the fundamental difference between equal opportunity and equal outcomes that is at the root of almost every major political disagreement in America today. You should not feel guilty for succeeding unless you cheated to do it. America never promised equal outcomes. It promised equal opportunity. Those are not the same thing — and confusing them is the left's most effective lie. We then dig into the judge who just ruled that President Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center by June 16th — U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, appointed by Barack Obama. Judge Cooper is married to Amy Jeffress, who is Joe Biden's personal attorney and a partner at a law firm that represented E. Jean Carroll in her lawsuit against Trump. The man who officiated their wedding was Merrick Garland. Judge Cooper did not recuse himself. We lay out every connection and ask a simple question — even if the legal ruling was technically correct, how is any of this supposed to inspire confidence in the rule of law? The Senate passed the $70 billion reconciliation package funding ICE and Customs and Border Protection through 2029 — with only one Republican voting against it. We note it was not Susan Collins, not Bill Cassidy, not Mitch McConnell. It was Lisa Murkowski. Again. Then it's Fake News Friday — including whether California is still counting the 1966 governor's race, whether Democrats convinced a man named Dan Sullivan to run against Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska to confuse voters, whether Democrats want to replace the words mother and father in the law with gestating parent and non-gestating parent, whether Seattle's mayor broke her own Starbucks boycott for a blueberry muffin latte, and whether Disney is making a full-length Jar Jar Binks movie. We also cover a House bill heading to the floor that would allow service members to buy gasoline at military exchanges without paying the federal gas tax — and we ask the only question that matters. Why shouldn't they? And we close with words of wisdom on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day — from FDR, Ronald Reagan, General Eisenhower, and Private First Class Joseph Lesniewski of Easy Company, who said simply, I don't feel like any kind of hero. To me, the work had to be done. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message“These are the times that try men's souls” still lands like a hammer and we use it as a mirror for the hardest civic question a free country faces: when is war truly necessary? As America nears 250 years, we go back to December 1776, when Washington's army is collapsing and Thomas Paine writes The American Crisis. Washington has Paine's words read aloud before the Delaware crossing and the Battle of Trenton, and that moment sets the theme: the difference between the sunshine patriot who shows up when it's easy and the citizen who stands firm when it costs something.From there, we draw a sharp line between wars of necessity and wars of convenience. We honor the unavoidable sacrifices of the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War II, and the long vigilance of the Cold War, then ask what changes when intelligence is wrong or manipulated, objectives are unclear, and the nation comes home with grief, debt, and eroded credibility. We also revisit Dwight D Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex and how the machinery of war can pull a nation toward conflict even when no conflict is necessary.We don't argue for isolationism. We argue for peace through strength and for the moral clarity to stay selective about sending America's sons and daughters into harm's way. Paine's standard is simple and severe: the fight has to be real, it has to matter, and it has to make room for freedom. Key Points from the Episode: • Paine's “these are the times that try men's souls” as a leadership weapon before Trenton  • the “sunshine patriot” versus the citizen who serves when it costs something  • wars of necessity through the Revolution, Civil War, World War II, and the Cold War  • the danger of overstated threats, manipulated intelligence, and unclear objectives  • Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex and war's momentum  • why needless wars erode strength, shatter families, and drain resources at home  • peace through strength without isolationism or wishful thinking  • the reluctant warrior as a patriotic standard for the next 250 years  If you like this episode, be sure to share with someone else, uh, someone who needs to hear it. Leave a review if you can. If you haven't already, we appreciate it. It genuinely helps more people to find the show. Also, please get over to Substack, that's our main central location now, where we are building out a catalog of writing and book reviews to help you build a full-fledged flourishing life.  if you like books

In the thrilling finale of our Merkers Mine series, we confront the uncomfortable arithmetic of the Third Reich's stolen wealth. While the Allies recovered an astonishing 250 tons of gold at Merkers, hundreds of millions of dollars in looted Nazi gold remain completely unaccounted for to this day. Could a portion of this missing fortune have ended up deep inside a desert mountain in southern New Mexico?. To answer this, we explore the highly secretive post-war world of Operation Paperclip, which brought former Nazi rocket scientists and hundreds of train cars filled with V2 rocket components from the exact same German region as the Merkers mine directly to the White Sands Missile Range.This massive, chaotic logistical operation may have provided the perfect Trojan horse to smuggle stolen wealth into the United States. We delve into the tantalizing, controversial theory that diverted Nazi bullion was shipped alongside the rocket parts, meticulously concealed in crates falsely labeled as Volkswagen engines that were calibrated to match the exact weight of a real engine. The destination for these mysterious crates was White Sands—the home of Victorio Peak, a mountain already famous for a legendary Spanish gold discovery made by Doc Noss years earlier.The historical anomalies surrounding this peak are impossible to ignore. When two airmen secretly entered Victorio Peak in 1958, they didn't describe finding crude, centuries-old Spanish colonial ingots; they reported seeing modern, smelted, brick-shaped gold bullion stacked in orderly, military-style pyramids. Tying this massive web together is a chilling final revelation: Leland Howard, the powerful U.S. Treasury official sent to Frankfurt to oversee the captured Merkers gold in 1945, is the exact same man who later orchestrated the military's top-secret excavations and the suppression of the Noss family claims at Victorio Peak. The prelude is now complete. Join us as we close the book on the Merkers Mine and prepare to step fully into the enduring mystery of the Noss Gold.

In Part 3 of our Merkers Mine series, the clock is ticking. Under the Yalta agreements, the region containing the mine is slated to be handed over to Soviet control. Every gold bar, suitcase of SS loot, and priceless work of art must be moved to the American zone immediately. Enter Lieutenant George Stout, America's premier art conservation expert, and the legendary "Monuments Men." Descending into the pitch-black tunnels, they face an impossible logistical nightmare: safely extracting hundreds of delicate, priceless masterpieces—including works by Rembrandt and Manet. In a detail that reads like pure fiction, the American soldiers frantically wrap these uncrates paintings in thousands of abandoned German army sheepskin coats, garments originally tailored for the Nazis' disastrous 1941 winter invasion of Russia.Meanwhile, the operation to extract 250 tons of gold bullion goes into overdrive. It is a backbreaking, round-the-clock effort to haul thousands of unwieldy bags up a single, shuddering elevator shaft. What follows is a massive, heavily guarded overland transport featuring 10-ton trucks, military police battalions, and continuous P-51 Mustang air cover. But the most valuable discovery of the day might not be the gold itself. Financial expert Colonel Bernard Bernstein uncovers the meticulous internal ledgers of the Reichsbank's precious metals department—the smoking gun that documents exactly whose wealth was stolen, providing crucial evidence that will later be used to prosecute Nazi leaders at the Nuremberg trials.But this story is not just about staggering wealth; it is inextricably linked to unimaginable horror. This episode returns to the devastating aftermath of the Ohrdruf concentration camp liberation, detailing General Eisenhower's uncompromising order to force local German civilians to march through the camp and witness the atrocities committed in their name—an event that ended in the shocking suicide of the town's mayor. Today, the Merkers Mine is an adventure tourist attraction with laser light shows, but as we conclude this chapter, we are reminded that much of the Nazi wealth disappeared into the shadows, and the final accounting has never truly been settled. Listen in as we trace the treasure out of the darkness and prepare for the finale of this World War II prelude.

 In Part 2 of our Merkers Mine mini-series, the secret is out. On April 8, 1945, General George S. Patton learns that his advancing Third Army has stumbled upon the captured gold reserves of the Third Reich. But Patton being Patton, his first instinct isn't to hand it over to the bureaucrats. He orders a strict press blackout, surrounds the mine with tanks, and pitches audacious, off-the-books ideas to his superiors: minting the 250 tons of gold into medallions for his soldiers, or hiding it away to create a secret, self-sustaining financial endowment for his army to bypass congressional appropriations. It is a fascinating, chilling glimpse into how massive, untraceable wealth was viewed by military leaders at the time. But the geopolitical stakes are simply too high, as the Merkers area is slated to fall under Soviet control after the war. Supreme Allied Headquarters dispatches financial expert Colonel Bernard Bernstein to take control of the discovery and move it immediately. On April 12, history is made as Generals Eisenhower, Bradley, and Patton descend 2,000 feet down a pitch-black mine shaft in a rickety elevator. Behind a blasted steel and brick door in Room No. 8, they come face-to-face with the unimaginably vast treasure. Most devastatingly, they open the suitcases of the SS "Melmer" deliveries, discovering wedding bands, watches, and gold dental fillings systematically ripped from the victims of the Holocaust. The staggering scale of the plunder is matched only by the horrors witnessed later that same afternoon. Just hours after standing amidst the greatest concentration of stolen wealth in human history, the generals travel to Ohrdruf, the first Nazi concentration camp liberated by American forces. The horrific juxtaposition of the Third Reich's hoarded treasure and the emaciated corpses of its victims leaves Eisenhower deeply shaken and Patton physically sick. Listen in as we detail this extraordinary day in history, culminating in the frantic, massive logistical operation—Task Force Whitney—launched by the U.S. military to move the treasure out of the darkness and into the American zone. 

In this highly anticipated first episode of our new series, we hit pause on the Noss/Victorio Peak legal battles (episodes you have NOT heard yet)  to ask a chilling question: What if some portion of the gold hidden inside that New Mexico mountain has a completely different, far darker origin? What if the mysterious bars found at Victorio Peak weren't Spanish colonial gold or Apache plunder, but stolen wealth from the ruins of the Third Reich?To understand this mind-bending possibility, we travel back to the dying days of World War II in Germany. Following the devastating Allied bombing of the Reichsbank in Berlin in February 1945, the Nazis frantically moved their remaining wealth—including the horrifying "Melmer" deliveries made up of property and dental gold systematically stripped from Holocaust victims—to a salt mine in the village of Merkers. There, 2,100 feet underground behind a three-foot-thick brick wall and a steel bank door, advancing American forces would soon discover over 8,198 bars of gold bullion, billions in currency, and priceless works of art stacked knee-high in the dark tunnels.But how does the greatest treasure discovery of World War II connect to the American Southwest? We explore the deeply secretive post-war era, drawing parallels to Operation Paperclip, which quietly moved German rocket scientists and V-2 equipment to the highly classified White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico—the exact location of Victorio Peak. As we examine the documented anomalies and missing records in the official accounting of the Merkers treasure, we lay out the chilling circumstantial case that a portion of this unimaginable wealth may have secretly arrived in the dead of night at White Sands sometime between 1945 and the early 1960's. Join us as we journey into the pitch-black tunnels of the Merkers mine to trace the official—and unofficial—path of the Nazi gold. Listen to our teaser posted just prior to Episode 1 in order to gain a better understanding of how this story begins to fit into the bigger picture of what we are about to bring to you at JFK The Enduring Secret

Faithful listeners of the podcast know it has been several months since our last regular episode, but this hiatus was for a very good reason. Behind the scenes, I have  been collaborating with John Clarence, the premier researcher on the Noss/Victorio Peak Gold Story, to develop an expansive new podcast series on that topic. You might be wondering why a JFK podcast is pivoting to a story about buried treasure. The truth is, the Victorio Peak gold story directly intersects with the lives of JFK and RFK, exposing hidden sides of Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon that will give you serious pause and fundamentally change how you evaluate those presidencies…and perhaps for at least one of those men, how you evaluate his potential involvement in the JFK assassination.However, before we can understand Victorio Peak, we need a prelude. That prelude starts this weekend with a multi-episode deep dive into a well-documented, yet often overlooked, World War II event: the discovery of the Merkers salt mine. In April 1945, advancing American forces uncovered the staggering wealth of the Third Reich, mostly stolen from neighboring countries during the war.  At this late stage of the war, it was now hidden deep underground, including 8,198 gold bars and a horrifying quantity of SS loot stripped from concentration camp victims. This well documented historical event is crucial because it goes directly to understanding how the U.S. government and  our military at the time looked upon massive treasures of stolen gold, and how they may have ultimately handled portions of it. It sets the foundational stage for the Victorio Peak story that follows.If the idea of the government secretly moving and hoarding massive caches of gold sounds like a fictional tie-together, a chilling coincidence from this past week proves otherwise. In this 7-minute teaser, I weave our upcoming historical narrative covering the Merkers mine  with the shocking, breaking news of David Rush. Rush, a former senior CIA officer with top-secret clearance, was arrested after an FBI raid on his home uncovered 303 one-kilogram gold bars—valued at roughly $40 million—sitting in a basement safe. Prosecutors allege that Rush created a fake, highly classified "black box" Special Access Program to request this incredible wealth directly from the CIA for supposed "work-related expenses".This modern-day scandal takes the historical rumors of hidden government gold and makes them very real in the modern realm. It forces us to pause and rethink what is possible as we begin to stitch this massive web together. The hiatus is over. Listen in to this teaser as we prepare to journey into the Merkers Mine, with four episodes due out this weekend, telling this chilling World War II  story. And from there... we go to Victorio Peak, and beyond.

Episode 55 of Flow falls on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day and Cam Cooksey delivers something worthy of the occasion. He walks through Eisenhower's pre-invasion letter read by Pete Hegseth, General Flynn's deeply personal D-Day reflection, and a clip of a WWII veteran returning to Omaha Beach in 2026. John Rich's tribute song closes out the first half. Trump True Social posts bring the signal: the DC fountains flowing again tied to "watch the water," the "just sit back and relax" post tied back to surrendering to God, and the Obama library trash can comparison. Steak and Shake's full MAHA upgrade gets a proper cheer, and Jackie surprises Cam with World Cup tickets for a South Africa match in Atlanta. Matt Ehret's new film on the esoteric roots of fascism drops its trailer on D-Day itself, followed by Christina from Rise Attire's debut film Crystal Veil trailer. Eric Rice closes with Galatians 6:9 on persistence and 1 Peter 5:7 on surrender. American of the Week is John Morton, the man whose single vote broke the tie for independence.

Laura Eisenhower, The Great Grabddaughter of President And General Eisenhower, Sits down with Ty on Total Disclosure. From The Hidden and Unseen ALIEN AGENDA, to the Awakening of a New Consciousness globally. This Conversation Dives into the More, mystical and Magical, Blended with The UAP disclosure Effort Happening right now in the World. From President Trump Declassifying Videos, to Secret Space programs being exposed. 

82 years ago, thousands of young men crossed the English Channel and stepped into one of the most consequential days in history. In today's episode, Ryan shares the Stoic lessons behind D-Day and Dwight D. Eisenhower's leadership. He explains how Eisenhower prepared for failure, took responsibility before the outcome was known, stayed steady under unimaginable pressure, and saw opportunity where others saw disaster.

June 5, 2026In his June 5th, 1944 Fireside Chat, FDR let Americans know that Rome had fallen to Allied troops, He emphasized how troops from many nations had worked together to defeat the forces of fascism, And he warned that this was just the beginning of the path to victory, FDR knew, but did not tell his audience, that the Allies were on their way into France, That evening, General Dwight D Eisenhower's order read that the eyes of the world were upon the Allies, and he assured the troops that they were on their way to victory,  Eisenhower's confidence disguised his appreciation of the risks of the operation, Eisenhower had written a letter, to be sent if the invasion failed, In the letter he took full responsibility and praised the members of the military, But the letter was never delivered as on June 6, 1944, in the largest amphibious invasion in military history, the Allies had successfully stormed the beaches of Normandy, Thousands died or were wounded, but the operation established an essential foothold in France.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

Order of the Day (1944) by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander.---Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!---Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Peter Boyles Show June 6, 2026 HOUR 3: Peter Boyles opens the phones on the anniversary of D-Day, leading to a wide-ranging conversation about history, leadership, media, war, and American culture. Listeners reflect on the sacrifices of World War II, the leadership of General Dwight Eisenhower, and why D-Day receives less public attention today than it once did. The discussion also revisits the legacy of Easy Rider, with callers sharing personal stories about Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, memories from the film's production in Taos, New Mexico, and the lasting influence of motorcycle culture. Peter shares behind-the-scenes stories about Fonda, Hopper, and the legendary motorcycles featured in the film. Later, Peter promotes the upcoming "Wish Ride of Colorado" fundraiser benefiting Make-A-Wish, highlighting a motorcycle poker run that helps grant wishes for children, including a young history enthusiast hoping to visit the Normandy beaches. The hour closes with deeper reflections on Eisenhower's leadership, the burden of wartime decisions, the changing nature of journalism, and the lessons modern America can still learn from the Greatest Generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Dan Caplis Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest on the Colorado Democratic debate, where Dan calls out the moderators for their biased questioning. The debate was widely criticized for its lack of tough questions on key issues, Dan arguing that the moderators were protecting the candidates from themselves. The episode delves into the details of the debate, where the speaker points out the glaring omissions of certain topics, such as abortion, homelessness, and healthcare for illegal immigrants. Dan also discusses the implications of the Democratic Party's stance on these issues and how it affects the state of Colorado. Additionally, the episode touches on the topic of the Republican Party's approach to debates, with Dan weighing in on the idea of refusing to participate in debates moderated by certain individuals. Dan also shares his thoughts on the upcoming anniversary of D-Day and how it relates to the current state of the world. They also discuss the importance of standing up for what's right, even if it's unpopular, and the need to have tough conversations about difficult topics. The episode also features a discussion on the topic of Israel and the Middle East, with Dan addressing some common misconceptions and myths. If you're interested in staying informed on the latest news and opinions from Colorado, this episode is a great place to start. Dan's unique perspective and insights make for a thought-provoking listen, and the episode is full of engaging discussions and debates. Tune in to hear more on the topics that matter most to Coloradans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a Message to the TeamIn this entry, the team looks at what might have happened if Eisenhower didn't trust the weather predictions and called of D-Day.Panel:Dylan and Chris.You can follow and interact with A Fork In Time on….Discord: https://discord.com/invite/xhZEmZMKFSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aforkintimeTwitter: @AFITPodcastOur YouTube ChannelIf you enjoy the podcast and want to support it financially, you can help by:Supporting us monthly via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aforkintime....or, make a one-time donation via Podfan to A Fork In TimeE-Mail: aforkintimepodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Drop us a note about the podcast. Praise sounds easy until you put it next to heartbreak. We open with Psalm 113 and a reminder of how dark the world can get, then we turn to God the only place sturdy enough to hold both grief and hope. I pray for the brokenhearted, for marriages, for leaders, and for the courage to do real good while we still can. From there, we go straight into biblical marriage teaching from 1 Peter 3:1–7. It's practical, challenging, and deeply countercultural: character over image, respect over contempt, and a reminder that how we treat our spouse can even affect our prayers. If you want a stronger Christian marriage, or you're trying to understand what the Bible actually says instead of what culture claims it says, this section will make you think. The centerpiece is John 9, where Jesus heals a man born blind and exposes the kind of “certainty” that's actually spiritual blindness. We talk about why people can get furious at mercy, the danger of living by rules while missing God's intent, and why the line “the night is coming” should wake us up. We also touch on faith and America's story through Scripture used at presidential oaths, a Medal of Honor act of courage, and the claim that the soul of America is at its best and highest Christian. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs light, and leave a review if the show helps you stay grounded. What part of the conversation challenged you most?#AmericanPatriot#ChristianNation#CharlesMalikSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 

Have you heard of 'Tail-Gunner Joe' McCarthy and the Red Scare?  What about Roy Cohn?  These two not only kicked off the Red Scare where they pursued supposed communists in Government and later the military, but also went aafter gays under the theory that they were 'moral perverts susceptible to blackmail.'.  Despite no evidence appearing that even one of these people were blackmailed outside the movie Clue (which is complete fiction), thousands of employees were fired between 1953 and the 90's when gay employees were forced out of government positions or fotced to live lives undercover simply because of who they loved.  We cover the history of the lavender scare, people who were targeted because of it, a similar case in England where Alan Turing,  the father of Artificial Intelligence was convicted of gross perversion for his relationship with another man and was chemically castrated which led to the unraveling of his brilliant mind.  All this and more in this, this is why we celebrate PRIDE because we need to remind ourselves just how bad it's been for the LGBTQ during our lifetimes episode of the Family Plot Podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

D-Day is one of the most studied military operations in history. But what if the fate of the Allied invasion hinged not on generals, tanks, or landing craft—but on a weather forecast?In this episode of Reckoning with Jason Herbert, Jason is joined by historians Todd Arrington and Dr. Colin Colbourn to discuss the new film Pressure, starring Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg. Together they explore the extraordinary decisions made in the days before June 6, 1944, when uncertain forecasts, competing personalities, and the weight of history converged on a single choice: whether to launch Operation Overlord.The conversation examines Eisenhower's leadership under immense strain, the often-overlooked role of meteorology in World War II, the disastrous rehearsal known as Exercise Tiger, and the complex relationships among Allied commanders such as Bernard Montgomery. Along the way, the panel weighs in on the film's historical accuracy, its performances, and why Pressure succeeds by telling a familiar story from an entirely unexpected angle. If you've ever wondered how close D-Day came to being postponed—or how something as unpredictable as the weather helped shape the course of the twentieth century—this is an episode you won't want to miss.Topics discussed: The true story behind the film Pressure Dwight Eisenhower and the burden of command  James Stagg and the weather forecast that changed history  Exercise Tiger and the hidden costs of preparing for D-Day  Bernard Montgomery, Allied politics, and coalition warfare  The role of weather in World War II operations  Historical accuracy versus cinematic storytelling  Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott, and Damian Lewis on screen

TIME Magazine's Person of the Year list has a long history of presidents, world leaders, popes, cultural icons, scientists, whistleblowers, astronauts, and now even artificial intelligence.In this episode of MX3 Podcast, we look at how TIME's most influential names have changed over the decades — from FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Clinton, Obama, and Queen Elizabeth II to Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, Taylor Swift, and the rise of AI.We also discuss how politics, culture, fame, technology, and public influence have shifted over time, and why today's “most influential” people may look very different than they did in the past.MX3 Podcast is where we discuss money, motivation, and relevant events.Visit us at www.mx3.vipWhat do you think makes someone truly influential — power, fame, money, culture, leadership, or impact? Drop your answer in the comments.Like, subscribe, and join the conversation.Support the showMX3 Podcast on Youtubewww.youtube.com/@mx3podcastContact MX3 PodcastTweet us: @mx3podcastEmail us: info@mx3.vipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-wright-9397b23a/Thanks for listening & keep on living your life the Wright way!

WGN-TV reporter Emmy Victor joins the Lisa Dent Show to shed some light on the “incident” that occurred this morning leading to the bomb squad being called to the Eisenhower. This has lead to a traffic back-up that has yet to be relieved.

On this week's I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast  Jeff gets Gay-splained on the internet about Friends of Dorothy  Sean won't stop investigating the disappearance of Tammy Lynn Leppert  Mandolorian and Grogu  finished behind a pair of original horror movies at the Box Office  New Movies  Backrooms Directed by Kane Parsons   Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve   After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him.  Remarkably Bright Creatures   Directed by Olivia Hoffman   Starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman   Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.  Pressure   Directed by Anthony Maras   Starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Frase   The fate of the free world hangs in the balance as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Capt. James Stagg faced an impossible choice -- launch the D-Day invasion or risk losing World War II altogether.  Classic Chopping Mall (1986)   Directed by Jim Wynorski   Starring Paul Bartell and Mary Woronov   The Blands from Eating Raoul appear in the first scene, steal the whole movie and leave nothing behind them.  

The World Business Chicago competition dubbed "Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050" garnered about 200 submissions. The six finalists are on display at the Chicago Cultural Center through September 20, 2026. One finalist envisions a tree-focused green infrastructure to strengthen the city's climate resilience, public health and community vitality. Another transforms Chicago's alleys into active neighborhood spaces. While a third proposes a network of major highway caps over the Dan Ryan and Eisenhower to heal divisions cause by the highway system. A fourth finalist re-imagines the city's legacy corridors as ecological and social landscapes that expand the tree canopy-reducing heat and mitigating flooding. Another envisions creating a "Food District" in the city with interconnected greenhouses and shared food-production infrastructure. And the sixth finalist proposes a walkable circular economy district where reclaimed materials, local makers and public art come together. The public is invited to share feedback on them through July 24th. The winning concept will be announced September 15th.

In this June Q&A episode, we open up the Verballer mailbag and start looking ahead to preview season with some early college football summer loves. Which teams are we already talking ourselves into before the magazines arrive? Which programs are interesting, dangerous, confusing or just fun enough to pique our interest as the 2026 season gets closer? We also dig into first-time College Football Playoff possibilities, the rising risk of major transfer portal investments, and whether Curt Cignetti’s championship run at Indiana was more impressive than anything Nick Saban or Kirby Smart ever did in a single season. Plus, we talk through what fans of rebuilding teams should actually look for in Year 1, why playoff expansion arguments still feel slippery, and which players or teams are perfect for showing off at a June cookout. And, naturally, the episode eventually drifts into Brendan Fraser playing Dwight Eisenhower in a D-Day weather drama, bad old predictions, Drake Lindsey discourse, Arkansas despair, and Dan’s ongoing effort to make Ty regret his phrasing. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:00 - Summer Loves?16:08 - First-time CFP Candidates?18:36 - Vetting Transfers?30:00 - Cignetti vs Saban/Smart?38:46 - Cookout Players/Teams?41:50 - Fox's CFP Motivation?47:55 - Hope for Arkansas?55:37 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Monday, June 1st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Egypt grants legal status to 191 church buildings The Egyptian government released an order the week of May 18th granting legal status to 191 church buildings that previously lacked official recognition, reports International Christian Concern. In total, 3,804 churches and related buildings have been approved since the creation of a committee to review churches in 2016, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.  Thousands of churches and associated buildings have been built in recent decades. Still, the northeast African country of Egypt maintains a system for approving Christian places of worship that is separate from — and more difficult than — that for Sunni Muslim places of worship. According to Open Doors, Egypt is the 42nd most oppressive country worldwide for Christians. Pope Leo meets with pro-abort, pro-sex perversion Chicago mayor On May 28th, Pope Leo XIV met in a private audience with radical Chicago Democratic mayor Brandon Johnson, during which they reportedly discussed ICE raids in the city, slavery reparations, and the Iran war, but not key moral issues such as abortion and the homosexual transgender agenda, both of which Mayor Johnson supports, reports LifeSiteNews.com. The mayor has a radically pro-abortion and pro-sexual perversion record, previously pledging to offer free Abortion Kill Pills and to prosecute pro-life sidewalk counselors. And, in 2024, the mayor commemorated “National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.” At the time, Chicago Mayor Johnson said, “We commend the bravery and resilience of abortion providers and look forward to continuing to support their efforts to ensure that reproductive rights are upheld and respected. Together, we can resist attempts to roll back the progress we have made, ensuring Chicago remains a sanctuary for choice.” Notice, he failed to mention that the choice the mother makes is the choice to murder her innocent pre-born baby boy or baby girl. In God's conversation with the prophet Jeremiah, He said, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5) Supreme Court Justice Amy Barrett targeted in attempted swatting U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the target of an apparent “swatting” attempt after an unknown caller falsely reported gunfire at her Virginia residence, reports The Christian Post. On May 27th, Fairfax County police said that a caller contacted the department's nonemergency line claiming to have heard shots fired at Barrett's home. Officers quickly coordinated with Supreme Court Police assigned to the residence and determined the report was false. Texas Governor Abbott blasted Democrat James Talarico Appearing on Fox News Channel, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott blasted James Talarico, the Democrat Senatorial candidate, who will face off in the general election against Republican Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate this fall. Listen. ABBOTT: “Talarico himself said he has a record that he's going to run on. Let me tell you quickly about that record, about votes that he cast, not crazy things that he said. But he cast votes that support [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion] in our public schools, support defunding our law enforcement, supports boys in girls' sports, supports transition surgery for minors, supports a state income tax in the state of Texas, supports open border policies. “So, the votes he's cast set a record for how challenging he would be for any average Texan. You know, oftentimes you hear President Trump talk about a 90/10 issue, where 90% of the people are lined up on one side, 10% on the other side. Talarico's votes are on the 10% side.” How a small-town Arkansas man got God on America's money And finally, Matthew Rothert Sr., a Presbyterian furniture manufacturer and avid coin collector born in 1904, was at church in Chicago on June 21, 1953, when he believed the Holy Spirit impressed upon him the idea that the phrase "In God We Trust" should be featured on American banknotes as it did on coins, according to his daughter, Alice Rothert Nelson, reports The Christian Post. She said, "The collection plate was going around, and he felt God tell him that the coins had 'In God We Trust,' but it was the bills that went all around the world. And he believed he should get 'In God We Trust' on the bills of the paper money, and so that started the campaign." By way of background, "In God We Trust" was first engraved on U.S. coins during the Civil War, after Mark Richards Watkinson, a Baptist minister from Pennsylvania, petitioned then-Treasury Secretary Salmon Chase at the end of 1861 to promote "the recognition of the Almighty God in some form in our coins" amid the fading illusion of a short, relatively bloodless conflict. Pastor Watkinson told Chase, "You are probably a Christian. What if our Republic were now shattered beyond recognition? Would not the antiquaries, [those who study history], in succeeding centuries, rightly reason, from our part, we were a heathen nation?" He saw the increasingly brutal, intractable war as a divine chastening that could destroy the country. Expressing hope that honoring God in such a public way "would relieve us from the [disgrace] of heathenism." Watkinson noted, "This would place us openly under the divine protection we have personally claimed. From my heart, I have felt our national shame in disowning God." Salmon Chase and James Pollock, a Presbyterian minister then serving as director of the U.S. Mint, agreed with Watkinson, ultimately leading Congress to pass a law in April 1864 allowing "In God We Trust" on the one- and two-cent pieces. Pollock said, “We claim to be a Christian nation—why should we not vindicate our character by honoring the God of Nations. Our national coinage should do this. Its legends and devices should declare our trust in God—in Him who is "King of Kings and Lord of Lords." AUDIO FROM DIVINE HYMNS: “King of kings and Lord of lords. Glory Hallelujah. King of kings and Lord of lords. Glory Hallelujah.” Revelation 19:16 says, “On [Christ's] robe and on His thigh, He has this name written: 'King of kings and Lord of lords.'” The U.S. Congress passed another law in March 1865 to place the words on all gold and silver coins, which was the last act President Abraham Lincoln signed before his assassination. Nearly a century later, the motto gained renewed attention when the United States found itself embattled again during the global tensions of the Cold War. Seeing its simple declaration of faith as a necessary contrast to the atheist communism that animated the Soviet Union, Matthew Rothert followed Watkinson's example. He gave speeches, rallied support, and fired off many letters to officials, including President Dwight Eisenhower and Treasury Secretary George Humphrey, urging them to add the phrase to paper money. In a 1987 interview, Matthew Rothert, at the age of 83, said, "The Lord seemed to tell me to do this. He put the idea so strongly in my mind that I worked on it until I accomplished my goal. I realized the circulation of American coins was limited to the boundaries of the country, while U.S. paper money circulated worldwide. It looked like Americans were saying they trusted in God only a few cents' worth!" In an unusually swift and bipartisan action, the bill was on President Eisenhower's desk by July 11, 1955. Changing the master dies and printing plates at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to include "In God We Trust" would typically have been too cost-prohibitive, but, providentially, they were already set to be replaced that year to accommodate a new printing process. And now you know the rest of the story! Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, June 1st, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

AI isn't coming for real estate investing — it's already here, and the investors who adapt are pulling ahead fast.   In this episode of The Vinney & Beau Show, Vinney Chopra and Beau Eckstein get real about how AI is reshaping the way they build, pitch, and scale their businesses — from creating investor presentations in minutes instead of days, to cutting through the noise of an AI-saturated world to find what's actually true. Vinney shares why he's rebuilding his entire brand around these tools, the 5 daily habits that keep him at the cutting edge, and the service-minded mindset that puts him in rooms with multi-millionaires and billionaires.   If you're a busy professional or investor who wants to stay ahead of the curve, this one's for you.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Grow every day or you're dying 00:50 — The 5 daily habits that create wealth, focus & freedom 01:10 — Habit 1: Know Your WHAT (clarity creates speed) 01:35 — Habit 2: Know Your WHO (mentors, rooms & proximity) 01:55 — Habit 3: Know Your HOW (calendar, deep work, delegation & AI) 02:10 — The Eisenhower quadrant for daily priorities 02:40 — Habit 4: Know Your NOW (beating procrastination & analysis paralysis) 03:00 — Habit 5: Apply Your WHY (purpose, faith & staying grounded) 03:30 — The biggest distraction stealing your focus today 04:00 — Cutting through AI noise: who can you actually believe? 04:45 — Why Vinney is revamping his entire brand 05:30 — Compartmentalizing & protecting your time as a CEO 06:00 — How Claude.ai became Vinney's biggest business tool 06:45 — Vinney's 4 bestselling books (incl. the new Hospitality release) 08:00 — AI, the future, and getting into the right rooms 08:45 — Bring value or be left behind 09:30 — Evolving with technology (goodbye Gamma) 10:45 — The service-minded attitude that attracts abundance 11:20 — Manifestation, positivity & meeting the right people 11:50 — Disclaimer & show schedule  

While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years.  In this episode, Kim speaks with Gary Gerstle, best-selling author of The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order and ten other books. Kim said that after reading this book, she began to feel that when it comes to economic policy, we really have a one-party system. The architect of the New Deal Order was FDR, a Democrat, but its general contractor was Eisenhower, arguably the most progressive of all American presidents. The architect of the Neoliberal order was Reagan, but its general contractor was Clinton. Kim also said that reading this book made her realize that, time and again throughout her career, she thought she was working towards progressive ends, not understanding how neoliberalism had taken hold of the Democratic Party.  Gerstle explains that “the phrase political order is meant to connote a constellation of ideologies, policies, and constituencies that shape American politics in ways that endure beyond the two-, four-, and six-year election cycles. In the last hundred years, America has had two political orders: the New Deal order that arose in the 1930s and 1940s, crested in the 1950s and 1960s, and fell in the 1970s; and the neoliberal order that arose in the 1970s and 1980s, crested in the 1990s and 2000s, and fell in the 2010s At the heart of each of these two political orders stood a distinctive program of political economy. The New Deal order was founded on the conviction that capitalism left to its own devices spelled economic disaster. It had to be managed by a strong central state able to govern the economic system in the public interest. The neoliberal order, by contrast, was grounded in the belief that market forces had to be liberated from government regulatory controls that were stymying growth, innovation, and freedom. The architects of the neoliberal order set out in the 1980s and 1990s to dismantle everything that the New Deal order had built across its forty-year span. Now it, too, is being dismantled.  Alarmingly, there seems to be no coherent policy around whatever it is replacing the Neoliberal order–just a mad grab for wealth, leading to even greater disparities than those that led to the Gilded Age's excesses and to the Great Depression. Guest Background: Gary Gerstle is Paul Mellon Professor of American History Emeritus and Paul Mellon Director of Research at the University of Cambridge. He is the author and editor of more than ten books, including two prizewinners, American Crucible (2017) and Liberty and Coercion (2015). He is a Guardian columnist and has also written for the Atlantic Monthly, the New Statesman, Dissent, The Nation, and Die Zeit, among others. He frequently appears on BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, ITV 4, Talking Politics, and NPR. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to Radical Sabbatical and Guest (03:03) Understanding Liberalism and Neoliberalism (06:11) The Evolution of Liberalism in America (09:06) The New Deal and Its Impact (12:10) Violence and Wealth Inequality in Capitalism (14:59) The Great Depression and Its Consequences (18:07) Defining Political Order (21:11) The Rise of the Neoliberal Order (24:05) Clinton's Role in Neoliberalism (26:58) The Gorky Automobile Factory and Communism's Appeal (31:19) The Rise of Soviet Communism as a Challenge to Capitalism (36:18) The Treaty of Detroit: Compromise Between Labor and Capital (41:43) Transition to Neoliberalism: The Powell Memo and Its Impact (49:13) Telecom Act of 1996: Deregulation and Its Consequences (54:16) The 2008 Financial Crisis: A Turning Point for Neoliberalism Connect with the Radical Candor team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Darren Farber, and this is his second appearance on the show. Darren is a Managing Partner of Albion River, a defense-focused investment firm and he previously served as a special advisor to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. We recorded this conversation in the middle of the Iranian contingency, and we spent most of our time on what winning actually means in a theater like Iran. We discuss why magazine depth matters for the American industrial base, lessons from Ukraine, and what the rise of neo-prime defense companies will require from Congress. Please enjoy my second conversation with Darren Farber. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Invest Like the Best listeners get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta when you go to ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- WorkOS⁠ is the infrastructure B2B and AI-native companies use to sell to enterprise. It covers everything enterprise security requires: SSO, SCIM, RBAC, Audit Logs, AI governance, and more. Trusted by 2,000+ fast-growing companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Vercel. ----- Rogo is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:02:29) Darren Farber Intro (00:02:59) Defining What Winning Looks Like in Iran (00:12:16) The Strait of Hormuz (00:13:27) Eisenhower vs. Taylor: Two Military Doctrines Explained (00:17:12) US Military Readiness vs. the Pentagon Era (00:20:05) America's Magazine Depth (00:21:36) China's Vulnerability (00:25:28) Trading Freedom for Security (00:27:31) Today's Industrial Base (00:29:30) Lessons from the Ukraine War (00:31:11) Impact of Iran Conflict on Taiwan Risk (00:33:02) What Neo-Prime Defense Companies Need to Succeed (00:39:53) Can We Win Without Full Regime Change in Iran? (00:45:46) AI's Impact on Modern Warfare

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, HOLIDAY 5-25-2026.1623 PERSIA.On Memorial Day 2026, the United States and Iran find themselves in a strategic quagmire as they play down hopes for an imminent breakthrough to end their conflict. While diplomats have reportedly settled the "easy" 99% of the issues, the core conflict that led to the war remains unresolved. This pattern follows a historical diplomatic tendency where the fundamental cause of a war is deferred, leaving the "one issue that brought us here" untouched.Iran currently holds the primary leverage in negotiations due to its demonstrated control over the Strait of Hormuz. By closing this vital waterway, Iran has inflicted intense pressure on the global economy, causing U.S. petrol prices to soar and President Trump's approval ratings to plummet. Consequently, the U.S. appears poised to accept a deal that leaves Iran in a stronger position than it was before the war began. The emerging agreement would see Iran reopen the Strait without a toll in exchange for phased sanctions relief and the unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets. However, the critical issue of Iran's nuclear program—specifically its refusal to concede the right to enrich or reprocess uranium—is being pushed into future negotiations.This situation has drawn fierce criticism from hawkish legislators and the Israeli government. Senator Ted Cruz labeled the deal a "disastrous mistake" that leaves Iran capable of developing nuclear weapons while maintaining effective control over the Strait. Senator Roger Wicker added that the deal is "not worth the paper it is written on," arguing that the U.S. should instead finish the destruction of Iran's conventional military. However, military experts note that reopening the Strait by force would likely require ground troops and heavy American casualties.For Israel, the outcome is particularly grim. Prime Minister Netanyahu originally sold the war as a path to regime change; instead, the conflict is ending with the Iranian regime more confident, hardline, and financially replenished. Observers note that Iran has achieved a strategic victory deeper than any military achievement by surviving the "best punch" from the U.S. and Israel while proving it can hold the world's energy supply hostage.The sources draw a parallel between this stalemate and the Korean War, suggesting the region may face a long-term, unresolved "DMZ" state that lasts for decades. Ironically, the source points out that the Iranian nuclear program originated with the Eisenhower administration's "Atoms for Peace" program, which provided the first reactor used for training.Looking forward, the Strait of Hormuz will be the lasting legacy of the Trump administration, representing a loss of American authority in the region. While there are discussions about building pipelines to bypass the Persian Gulf, Iran is expected to use that time to rebuild its military and proxy networks. Despite the geopolitical tension, markets find some encouragement in the lack of active war fighting, as the global economy pivots toward a rebuilding phase centered on Artificial Intelligence. Nevertheless, the fundamental quagmire remains: a nuclear-capable Iran effectively controlling the exit from the Persian Gulf.

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Luis Elizondo, former head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program(AATIP), discusses his decision to resign from the Pentagon in 2017. Frustrated by the bureaucracy's refusal to acknowledge unusual aerial systems interfering with military platforms, he wrote a final appeal to Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Elizondo details his transition from a counterintelligence career to leading a secret program focused on UAPs. Initially skeptical, he was recruited by Dr. Jim Lacatski, who warned him not to let analytic bias hinder his understanding of these real, national security-threatening phenomena. (1/4)Luis Elizondo explains that the Roswell incident of 1947 was not a joke but a serious event involving recovered biological evidence and crash materials. He notes a significant uptick in UAP activity coinciding with the dawn of the atomic age, particularly near sensitive military installations and nuclear carrier groups. Despite historical briefings to presidents like Truman and Eisenhower, a counternarrative was established to stigmatize the topic. Elizondo argues that the data from multiple sensors places the reality of these objects beyond reasonable doubt, debunking the "mass delusion" theory. (2/4)Luis Elizondo explores the "legacy program," a term for historic efforts by the government and defense contractors to exploit recovered UAP technology. He confirms the existence of material artifacts from non-conventional crashes, though specific locations remain classified. He mentions "DIRDs"—Defense Intelligence Reference Documents—written to investigate how to replicate UAP performance. Elizondo emphasizes that his book, Imminent, is just the beginning. He urges the American public to demand transparency and accountability from their elected officials to overcome the systemic corruption and secrecy surrounding the phenomenon. (3/4)Luis Elizondo credits journalists and Chris Mellon for bringing the UAP issue into the public eye through The New York Times. He describes Mellon as a "national treasure" who pushed for congressional oversight after discovering the Pentagon was withholding data. Despite bipartisan legislative efforts, "pockets" within the Pentagon—often termed "weebies" who outlast political appointees—continue to use propaganda and classification to hide malfeasance. Elizondo highlights the danger of these objects splitting combat air formations and stresses that the military-industrial complex often operates unilaterally, ignoring the chain of command. (4/4)Note: corrected "durs" → "DIRDs" (Defense Intelligence Reference Documents). Flag if you want the phonetic spelling kept.

The guys catch up with Brendan Fraser to talk about life after winning an Oscar, working with Chris Farley on Airheads, and becoming Dwight D. Eisenhower for his new movie, Pressure. They also cover the highly anticipated fourth Mummy movie, why the third one was set in China, and how he used to purposefully fall out of his chair during auditions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices