Podcasts about Empire

Trump’s stance on Venezuela’s oil and U.S. role Trump is asserting the U.S. will “run” or strongly direct efforts in Venezuela, with U.S. oil companies going in to rebuild the country’s “broken” oil infrastructure. Trump is quoted saying elections should occur “at the right time” after stabilization. Venezuela’s oil reserves are worth trillions of dollars and recounts Trump correcting a reporter from “billion” to “trillion.” Maduro’s arrest and New York court proceedings Maduro’s first court appearance in Manhattan on narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges, noting his not guilty plea, assertion that he is a “prisoner of war,” and that he remains Venezuela’s legitimate president. It adds details about detention in Brooklyn and a next hearing set for March 17, 2026. Protests were outside the courthouse vs. the operation and prosecution which were legitimate actions against criminal syndicates. U.S. counter-narcotics narrative The FBI Director is quoted praising Trump’s leadership, claiming agreements with Chinese officials reduced precursor chemicals for fentanyl, and citing seizure quantities (e.g., enough fentanyl to kill 175 million Americans). The director frames Venezuela as a transshipment point and argues the arrests support U.S. public safety. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2025   In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Margaret Kimberley—senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and a leader in Black Alliance for Peace—joins Breht to dissect the spectacle of American decline and, as usual, Kimberley offers a razor-sharp analysis of late-stage capitalism's collapse into cruelty, chaos, and confusion. Together, they explore the Democratic Party's complicity in ushering in this moment, U.S. weapons transfers to Ukraine in support of their proxy war against Russia, and the genocidal assault on Gaza as a revealing - if disturbing - lens into the true nature of the American empire. Kimberley also shares firsthand insights from delegations to Nicaragua, Venezuela, and China, illuminating how the Global South is resisting U.S. domination and reshaping global power. For those feeling the weight of worsening economic conditions, rising fascism, and political demobilization, Kimberley offers hard-won wisdom about organizing in the belly of the beast. We close with discussion about where real hope can still be found. Check out Black Agenda Report Black Agenda Radio -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio HERE Outro Beat Prod. by flip da hood

THE IDES OF APRIL Episode One: The End of the Romanovs — Power, Abdication, and Inevitability In this first episode, we trace how the fall of the Romanov dynasty began long before gunfire echoed in a basement. From battlefield catastrophe to political collapse, this is the story of how abdication ended authority—but not danger. CHAPTERS Chapter One — The Abdication The Russian Empire collapses under the weight of war, famine, and failed leadership. Nicholas II abdicates the throne in 1917, believing surrendering power will save his family and stabilize the nation. Instead, it seals his fate. Chapter Two — Five Children and a Dynasty Behind the crown stood a family: five children, a sickly heir, and a court defined by secrecy and ritual. Fabergé Easter eggs become symbols of continuity, illusion, and imperial fragility as the Romanovs slip from rulers to prisoners. Chapter Three — Why the Bolsheviks Could Not Let Him Live As civil war erupts, the Bolsheviks confront a brutal reality: Nicholas no longer rules—but he still represents. Alive, he remains a rallying point, a bargaining chip, and a threat. The decision is not vengeance—it is preemption. Abdication ends power. It does not end meaning. And revolutions cannot tolerate symbols that still breathe.

Protect Your Retirement with a PHYSICAL Gold and/or Silver IRA https://www.sgtreportgold.com/ CALL( 877) 646-5347 - You Can Trust Noble Gold   Charlie's unsolved open air assassination, Maduro's kidnapping, a run on Comex and LBMA physical silver, while blue states are being looted with ZERO high level domestic arrests of political criminals? Much like ancient Rome, it's all starting to feel like the desperation of corrupt late stage empire. Major Jeffrey Prather joins me to discuss this, tax revolts and much more. Thanks for tuning in.   Jeffrey Prather's website: https://jeffreyprather.com/ https://rumble.com/embed/v71qthk/?pub=2peuz

Luxury isn’t accidental—it’s engineered. On this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Dr. Deepak Dugar, one of the world’s most respected surgeons and the architect behind one of Beverly Hills’ most exclusive medical brands. Dr. Dugar shares how he built a global reputation by going all-in on a single niche, refusing to compete with mediocrity, and designing a business that prioritizes quality over volume—in clients, hiring, and brand positioning. This conversation goes far beyond medicine. It’s a blueprint for entrepreneurs who want to: Stand out in hyper-competitive markets Build premium brands with demand built in Create exclusivity without paid advertising Hire elite performers and avoid energy vampires You’ll Learn: Why “riches in the niches” is more than a cliché How luxury brands intentionally repel the wrong customers The difference between good revenue and bad revenue Why elite operators pick their competition carefully How to build a brand that attracts the world’s best clients Connect with Dr. Deepak Dugar Instagram: Deepakdugarmd Website: www.Scarlessnose.com

Secret messages are being passed from city to city inside chapattis, rebellion is in the air. When Indian soldiers in the East India Company army hear that bullet cartridges are greased with pig and cow fat, they take a stand against their British generals. A mutiny begins that will soon explode into an all-out revolution… This is the Indian Uprising of 1857. How did India's Greatest Rebellion begin? Why did the dynamic between British and Indian soldiers start to change in the 1850s? How did the British react when the mutiny broke out? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand launch a brand new series on the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Editor: Bruno Di Castri Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryan Young and Holly Frey take a look ahead at what Star Wars is bringing the world in 2026, from The Mandalorian and Grogu and Maul: Shadow Lord to Ahsoka's second Season to the Ninth Jedi, they talk about it all. If you're looking for an in depth preview, look no further.

Today, Josh breaks down the latest developments surrounding Nicolás Maduro and what his removal means for President Trump’s America First foreign policy doctrine. He calls out the Democrats who—once again—can’t stop complaining about not being “briefed” on the operation, exposing their reflexive opposition to anything Trump accomplishes.Josh also lays out why he believes NATO is outdated in its current form and explains the broader strategic context behind Trump’s warnings to both Greenland and Iran.He closes the show with a deep dive into a major gun rights case out of California—and what the ruling could mean for Americans who value the right to bear arms and defend the Constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cet évènement est resté dans l'histoire parce qu'il condense, en un seul événement, les fragilités politiques, économiques et géopolitiques de l'Asie centrale au début du XXᵉ siècle.Khorgas — aujourd'hui Khorgos — était alors une ville-frontière stratégique, située sur la route reliant l'empire russe à la Chine impériale finissante. Poste de commerce, carrefour de caravanes, zone de transit pour la soie, le thé, l'opium et l'argent, Khorgas incarnait un point névralgique des échanges eurasiens. Mais cette prospérité reposait sur un équilibre extrêmement précaire.Dans la nuit du 31 décembre 1910 au 1er janvier 1911, un incendie d'une violence exceptionnelle se déclare dans le quartier marchand. En quelques heures, attisé par des vents glacials et la promiscuité des constructions en bois, le feu ravage la quasi-totalité de la ville. Entrepôts, échoppes, habitations, registres commerciaux et réserves de marchandises disparaissent dans les flammes. Le sinistre fait relativement peu de victimes humaines, mais détruit l'économie locale.Cet incendie survient à un moment critique. La Chine impériale des Qing est à bout de souffle : la révolution de 1911 éclatera quelques mois plus tard, mettant fin à plus de deux millénaires de régime impérial. De l'autre côté de la frontière, l'Empire russe est lui aussi fragilisé, à l'aube des bouleversements qui mèneront à la révolution de 1917. Khorgas devient alors le symbole d'un monde ancien qui brûle littéralement sous nos yeux.Pourquoi cet incendie est-il resté célèbre ? D'abord parce qu'il marque la fin d'un modèle commercial ancien, fondé sur les caravanes et les villes-frontières semi-autonomes. Après le feu, Khorgas ne retrouvera jamais son rôle d'avant. Les routes commerciales se déplacent, les frontières se durcissent, les États modernes imposent leur contrôle administratif et militaire.Ensuite, l'événement nourrit de nombreuses rumeurs et théories. Certains contemporains évoquent un accident banal, d'autres un incendie criminel lié à des rivalités commerciales, voire une manœuvre politique destinée à affaiblir une zone stratégique. Aucune preuve définitive ne tranche, ce qui contribue à la légende de l'événement.Enfin, l'incendie du Nouvel An de Khorgas est devenu un symbole historique : celui d'une Asie centrale charnière, prise entre empires, modernité et effondrement des anciens équilibres. Aujourd'hui encore, alors que Khorgos est redevenue un hub majeur grâce aux nouvelles routes de la soie chinoises, cet incendie rappelle que les grands carrefours du monde sont aussi des lieux de grande vulnérabilité.Un feu, une nuit, et tout un monde qui bascule. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Kelly to talk about what it really takes to build and scale modern footwear brands like Taft and Journeys. Mike shares his 17-year journey in the footwear industry, from early days selling opportunity buys online to leading brands that now ship millions of pairs of shoes each year. We dive into how Taft has redefined men's footwear through bold design, craftsmanship, and confidence—and how Journeys has grown into a dominant women's brand built on comfort, value, and scale. We also explore global manufacturing decisions across China, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, the realities of supply chains, why specialization in footwear matters, and how operational excellence enables creative freedom. Along the way, Mike opens up about leadership, brand evolution, and why great products—and even great shoes—can have a deeper emotional impact than we often realize. This conversation is a deep look at building brands that stand out, operate efficiently, and continue to grow without losing what makes them special.

This week, we tackle the final pre-Disney Lucasfilm project, The Empire Strikes Out.  This Endorian Life is a Star Wars podcast from the Radio Meanwhile Network.

In Class With Carr 304, with Dr. Greg Carr and Karen Hunter, opens the new year by naming our unavoidable choices in a moment of U.S. imperial desperation. The session centers our obligation to renew commitment to collective study as an act of courage and discipline, as U.S. bombs fall in Venezuela and Nigeria and a fear-driven minority attempts to sabotage people-centered local and national power. We reflect on the historic swearing-in of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, signaling shifting possibilities in the U.S. social structure, while recalling fellow New Yorker John Henrik Clarke's call to situate our efforts to transform society within the latitude and longitude of our long memory. We close by naming the work ahead: deeper study pathways, shared learning experiences, living archives, and collective frameworks to continue to enhance the momentum of memory, raise standards, and move knowledge into coordinated action.Are you a member of Knarrative? If not, we invite you to join our community today by signing up at: https://www.knarrative.com. As a Knarrative subscriber, you'll gain immediate access to Knubia, our growing community of teachers, learners, thinkers, doers, artists, and creators. Together, we're making a generational commitment to our collective interests, work, and responsibilities. Join us at https://www.knarrative.com and download the Knubia app through your app store or by visiting https://community.knarrative.com.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Follow on X: https://x.com/knarrative_https://x.com/inclasswithcarrFollow on Instagram IG / knarrative IG/ inclasswithcarr Follow Dr. Carr: https://www.drgregcarr.comhttps://x.com/AfricanaCarrFollow Karen Hunter: https://karenhuntershow.comhttps://x.com/karenhunter IG / karenhuntershowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's finally here! A little later than usual due to some technical mishaps, the latest episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen sit down on Teams (yes, Teams!) to have a chat about the latest issue of Empire magazine, which is still on sale in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. In it, our dynamic duo talk about the cover movie, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Chris' epic sit-down with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, and the magazine's Review Of The Year. And what, we hear you cry, is the Truffaut Shuffaut? Find out within. Enjoy!

The sun sets on the short reign of Pertinax emperor, whose rule lasted a mere 86 days before a violent end. This video explores a pivotal moment in roman history, detailing how the praetorian guards stormed the imperial palace. It's a gripping account from ancient history, shedding light on the precarious lives of roman emperors and the political instability that often followed figures like the death of Commodus.In this episode of The Roman Pattern, we uncover the real power behind the Caesars:- How Sejanus turned the Praetorian Guard into a private police state- The day the Guard murdered Pertinax… then auctioned the Roman Empire- How imperial freedmen bureaucrats became the true gatekeepers of power- Why eunuchs, court officials, and generals manufactured the emperor's reality- How Ricimer installed puppet emperors—and why Majorian had to die- The final truth: the emperor was just a hood ornament—the engine was the machineRome is falling right now—you're just watching the replay.I'm Jeremy Ryan Slate, and if you want to spot collapse patterns before everyone else does, subscribe.

Britain's empire was built on more than famous battles. In this live Redcoat History discussion, I'm joined by Cam Simpson and Jon Pick to explore Britain's forgotten frontier wars — from the North-West Frontier of India to Moorosi's Rebellion in southern Africa. We'll tackle the myths, the real fighting, and what life was actually like on the edge of empire — then open it up to your questions. Cam's new book can be purchased here - https://amzn.to/3LhZA8S  Sign up for my mailing list here - https://redcoathistory.com/2021/10/27/free-book-the-military-history-geeks-guide-to-the-anglo-zulu-war/ 

FROM  "SONY THANG" ON XVenezuela is not the target.It's the distraction.When Americans can't afford rent, they are told to fear Caracas.When their cities decay, they are told socialism did it.When their wages stagnate, they are told Maduro is the problem.Empire is a magician.The trick is always the same.Make the audience stare at the foreign villainWhile the wallet disappears at home.

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, I want to slow things down and really take stock of what this past year has looked like. We are in the final stretch of 2025, and if you are anything like me, it feels like it flew by. A lot changed this year. Not just in business or the industry, but personally. Wins, losses, pressure, doubt, growth. Different stories, same emotions. That is the human experience, and it is something we all share whether we talk about it or not. What stood out to me most this year is how extreme the outcomes have been. I have seen people thrive in ways they never imagined, and I have seen others barely hanging on. Some are healthier, stronger, and more confident than ever. Others are exhausted, disconnected, and avoiding hard truths. Marriages strengthening, marriages breaking. Businesses exploding, businesses stuck. When you step back and look at it honestly, there is one common denominator in all of it. Us. Personal accountability is unavoidable. When multiple areas of life feel off, it is not the market, the timing, or other people. It starts with me. I have always had a soft spot for new years. Not because a calendar magically fixes anything, but because it gives people permission to begin again. I know the jokes. The gym fills up. People talk about goals and resolutions like they are pointless. Maybe some people fall back into old habits. I was that person for years. I would promise change, see a little progress, then sabotage it and end the year right where I started or worse. Big wins followed by bigger self destruction. That cycle is exhausting and it limits long term growth. Back in 2014, everything was on the line for me. My marriage was strained. My finances were tight. My health was declining. My mindset was dark. I was not showing up as a husband, a father, or a leader. I was going through the motions, and when you do that long enough, you feel the gap between who you want to be and how you are actually living. That gap is misery. What changed was not motivation. It was responsibility. I learned something critical during that season. Doing the right things today does not erase the consequences of yesterday. You still have debts to pay, relationships to repair, habits to rebuild. Progress does not show up instantly. But it does show up consistently if you stay the course. That is where the idea of the 300 Empire came from. Small daily actions compounded over time. Hours in the gym. Hours studying. Hours sharpening skills. Over time, it changes everything. Not overnight, but permanently. That lesson still applies today. Year after year, the investment compounds. When you put that much time into your mind, body, and craft, it becomes nearly impossible to stay the same. You move faster. You gain confidence. You operate with clarity. The same applies to business. Systems, processes, coaching, repetition. None of it is accidental. It all starts with taking care of yourself first. As we move toward 2026, here is the truth. A new year does not fix anything on its own. Doing the right things occasionally does not either. The difference is doing the right things consistently. When you see people far ahead, it is not because they are smarter or luckier. It is because they are willing to do things others are not. The real question is not what you want. It is what you are willing to do. Peace comes when you stop comparing and start deciding. Decide what you truly want. Decide what success looks like for you. Then commit to the actions that support it. There is no bottom to how bad things can get if you avoid responsibility. But there is also no ceiling on what you can create when you take ownership and stay disciplined. Today is always a good day to begin again. Reader reflection questions What patterns from this past year do you need to take responsibility for instead of avoiding What are the daily actions you know you need to commit to but have been resisting What version of success would actually bring you peace rather than comparison Notable quotes "Rarely does someone destroy their life in a single decision. It is usually a series of small moments ignored over time." "Doing the right things today does not erase the consequences of yesterday, but over time it changes everything." "There is no ceiling to what you can create when you take ownership and stay disciplined."   Follow A.Z. Araujo on Social Media: Instagram: @azaraujo Facebook: A.Z. Araujo TikTok: A.Z. Araujo YouTube: Do The Work Podcast   For Real Estate Agents in AZ: Learn more about Do The Work Coaching and A.Z. & Associates: dothework.com/azaa   Upcoming Events: If you're a real estate brokerage owner, sign up for one of our upcoming events. Visit: dothework.com bigmoneybrokerage.com Join my mailing list for updates!   New Do The Work Gear: Check out the latest DTW and Do The Work Gear! Hats, shirts, journals, and more: • • shop.dothework.com

Ce corridor montagneux d'une cinquantaine de kilomètres, situé entre l'actuel Afghanistan et le Pakistan, constitue l'un des très rares passages naturels permettant de franchir la barrière redoutable de l'Hindou Kouch. À travers les siècles, il a servi de porte d'entrée stratégique vers l'Inde, faisant de cette région un point névralgique des conquêtes, des échanges et des conflits.La géographie explique d'abord son importance. Coincée entre des massifs escarpés et hostiles, la passe de Khyber est l'itinéraire le plus praticable pour relier l'Asie centrale aux plaines fertiles du Pendjab. Quiconque voulait atteindre les richesses de l'Inde – terres agricoles, villes prospères, routes commerciales – devait presque inévitablement passer par là. Cette contrainte géographique a transformé la passe en goulet d'étranglement militaire, facile à défendre mais aussi difficile à contourner.Dès l'Antiquité, les grands conquérants l'ont empruntée. Alexandre le Grand traverse la région au IVe siècle avant notre ère lors de sa campagne vers l'Inde. Plus tard, les envahisseurs indo-grecs, les Scythes, les Kouchans puis les Huns y font passer leurs armées. À chaque époque, la passe de Khyber devient le théâtre d'affrontements sanglants entre envahisseurs et royaumes indiens cherchant à protéger leurs frontières.Au Moyen Âge, son rôle stratégique ne faiblit pas. Les armées musulmanes venues d'Asie centrale l'utilisent pour pénétrer dans le sous-continent. Mahmoud de Ghazni, au XIe siècle, mène plusieurs raids dévastateurs en Inde en empruntant cette route. Plus tard, Babur, fondateur de l'Empire moghol, passe lui aussi par la Khyber pour conquérir Delhi en 1526. La passe devient alors un symbole durable de domination et de vulnérabilité pour l'Inde du Nord.À l'époque moderne, la passe de Khyber conserve toute son importance géopolitique. Les Britanniques, soucieux de protéger l'Empire des Indes contre une éventuelle avancée russe, y mènent de nombreuses campagnes militaires au XIXe siècle. La région, peuplée de tribus pachtounes farouchement indépendantes, reste difficile à contrôler et dangereuse pour toute armée étrangère.Ainsi, depuis plus de deux millénaires, la passe de Khyber n'est pas seulement un passage montagneux : elle est un carrefour de civilisations, de conquêtes et de violences, un lieu où la géographie façonne l'histoire du continent indien. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Write. Tinker. Win.From Hip Hop to EntrepreneurshipRoss Simmonds grew up learning lessons from hip hop that would later shape his entire career. From Jay-Z and Lupe Fiasco to Kendrick Lamar, the messages of hunger, excellence, and humility built the foundation for how he approaches business. In this episode of Just Keep Learning, Ross explains how those same principles helped him turn curiosity and writing into a multi-business empire.Building Businesses From CuriosityRoss didn't start with a blueprint,he started with experiments. From selling jerseys and durags out of his locker to creating blogs and digital guides, he learned that curiosity compounds into skills. Each project taught him something new about sales, storytelling, and community,skills he now uses to run his B2B marketing agency and e-commerce brand.Personal Branding and the “CEO of You”Ross breaks down his framework for personal branding: think of yourself as a company. Be your own CEO, marketing director, finance officer, and HR department. Decide what you want to be known for, and act accordingly. A personal brand isn't about pretending; it's about doing real things, then sharing them.Hip Hop, Hustle, and Staying HumbleHip hop taught Ross that ambition and gratitude can coexist. At his agency, Foundation, the mantra “Stand up. Be humble.” serves as a daily reminder to celebrate wins without getting complacent. Like a great verse, every project deserves your best performance,treat your first like your last and your last like your first.B2B vs. B2C and Making Money OnlineRoss demystifies the world of business models. Whether it's selling to consumers or companies, he says the key is finding what excites you. For some, that's making merch or art; for others, it's helping organizations grow. Both can work if you stay focused and learn to sell. He explains how digital skills,writing, design, communication,can turn into income fast through freelancing, affiliate marketing, or online products.Lessons For Aspiring CreatorsTreat every project like your firstLearn from hip hop: stay hungry, stay humbleThink like a CEO,build your personal brand with intentionUse the internet as your equalizer; the opportunities are endlessBuild skills before income; curiosity compounds into cash flowExperiment. Tinker. Keep learning.Memorable Quotes“Treat your first like your last, and your last like your first.”“The internet is the greatest equalizer.”“Be the CEO of you.”“There's no one too unskilled to make money online.”“Find joy in tinkering,the play is the path.”Final Advice For CreatorsBe willing to experiment. Don't chase perfection,chase curiosity. Build something, learn from it, and keep evolving. That's how you win in business and in life.Guest BioRoss Simmonds is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Foundation, a B2B content marketing agency helping global brands scale through strategy and storytelling. He's also behind Hustle & Grind, a lifestyle brand for creators. Known for blending hip hop culture with business insight, Ross teaches creators and marketers how to turn ideas into impact.CHECK OUT THE JKL STORE FOR HELP MAKING YOUR BOOK, PODCAST AND BUSINESS DREAMS COME TRUE!FOLLOW JustinInstagram – @JustKeepLearning.CaYouTube –@justkeeplearningpodcastTwitter – @JustinNolan_JKLTiktok – @justkeeplearning.caPinterest – JustKeepLearningcaFacebook – JustKeepLearningLinkedIn – Justin I'm so happy you found this podcast. I am here to serve you, the creative solopreneur & aspiring content creator to get clarity on building your publishing business. Write a book, create a podcast, share content, and build a business, design the life of your dreams.Let's make it happen. You got this! See how we can work together. https://stan.store/justkeeplearning

Caracas Captured: Maduro's Empire-Ending Heist – Igniting the American Union's Dark Dawn!   Today is January 4, 2026, and folks, the world just got flipped upside down. If you've been glued to your screens like I have, you know what I'm talking about: the U.S. military's lightning strike on Venezuela, snatching up President Nicolás Maduro and his wife like they were prizes in a claw machine. Trump calls it a "large-scale strike" against a "narco-terrorist organization," and now Maduro's cooling his heels in a New York detention center facing drug and terror charges. But is this just about justice, or is it the opening act in a grander scheme? We're talking the birth of an "American Union" – a supranational beast swallowing North, Central, and South America whole, EU-style, but with stars and stripes on top.   Web Site: www.DontTreadonMerica.com https://linktr.ee/DontTreadonMerica Email the show: Donq@donttreadonmerica.com DTOM Store (Promo code DTOM for 10% off) Sponsors: www.makersmark.com www.NordVPN.com  Promo Code: DTOM www.alppouch.com/DTOM www.dubby.gg Promo code: DTOM Social Media:   Don't Tread on Merica TV   DTOM on Facebook   DTOM on X    DTOM on TikTok    DontTreadonMericaTV   DTOM on Instagram    DTOM on YouTube      

L.Dre breaks down how he went from a warehouse job, $30K in debt, and posting “into the void” to living off chill beats, streaming royalties, and brand deals with Honda, Samsung, Visa, and even a cat company.If you're an artist or producer thinking about quitting, this episode will show you how to pivot, keep going, and build a real full-time music business from home.WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E-xemFCxajUFREE ACCESS to "100 VIRAL CONTENT IDEAS FOR MUSICIANS": https://forms.gle/zGWuUrLA8mBfqz7F8GET 30% OFF DISTROKID: http://distrokid.com/vip/onemoretimeJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rTAYsPcyEYWANNA WORK WITH US? Make us an OFFER! https://forms.gle/tVdon5vyoGAqPjx6AFOLLOW One More Time:https://www.instagram.com/onemoretime.tvhttps://www.tiktok.com/@onemoretime.tv

Watch this episode on Youtube here.⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all of you for walking home with us this year! This is our end-of-year TV special, in which we share each other's top 5's, our Honourable Mentions, our Best Binges, our Most Disappointing and our Worst TV shows of the year. As always our lists are secret from each other and there are no spoilers for any of the movies mentioned. Note: This episode was recorded before the Pluribus and Stranger Things finales had aired. Head over to our Patreon for spoiler-specials on these and many more shows. ⁠⁠Purchase tickets for our live show⁠⁠ at Curzon Hoxton on January 29th with special guest Helen O'Hara from Empire - hope to see some of you there! Thanks to all our patrons for their support this year, and we loved hearing your best and worst TV shows on this episode. Come over for a seven day free trial at ⁠patreon.com/thecinemile⁠ to support the show, gain access to 70+ retro movie episodes and regular tv spoiler episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Betto van Waarden, Assistant Professor of History at Maastricht University, discusses his new book Politicians and Mass Media in the Age of Empire. We begin by charting the technological developments of the 19th century and how it influenced the speed and scale of news production. Then, we discuss the rise of public opinion and how it affected the media's role in the political system. We spend the rest of the episode discussing publicity politicians, the transnational media system, and how many of the political dynamics we see today can be traced to the Age of Empire. 

Philip Stern places the corporation―more than the Crown―at the heart of British colonialism, arguing that companies built and governed global empire, raising questions about public and private power that were just as troubling four hundred years ago as they are today. Across four centuries, from Ireland to India, the Americas to Africa and Australia, British colonialism was above all the business of corporations. Corporations conceived, promoted, financed, and governed overseas expansion, making claims over territory and peoples while ensuring that British and colonial society were invested, quite literally, in their ventures. Colonial companies were also relentlessly controversial, frequently in debt, and prone to failure. The corporation was well-suited to overseas expansion not because it was an inevitable juggernaut but because, like empire itself, it was an elusive contradiction: public and private; person and society; subordinate and autonomous; centralized and diffuse; immortal and precarious; national and cosmopolitan―a legal fiction with very real power. Breaking from traditional histories in which corporations take a supporting role by doing the dirty work of sovereign states in exchange for commercial monopolies, Stern argues that corporations took the lead in global expansion and administration. Whether in sixteenth-century Ireland and North America or the Falklands in the early 1980s, corporations were key players. And, as Empire, Incorporated: The Corporations That Built British Colonialism (Harvard UP, 2023) makes clear, venture colonialism did not cease with the end of empire. Its legacies continue to raise questions about corporate power that are just as relevant today as they were 400 years ago. Challenging conventional wisdom about where power is held on a global scale, Stern complicates the supposedly firm distinction between private enterprise and the state, offering a new history of the British Empire, as well as a new history of the corporation. Thomas Kingston is an early career scholar and a voracious reader (183 books in 2021). You can find his website at www.thomasekingston.com or reach him on twitter @thomasekingston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

À première vue, la chose paraît absurde : le kaki est un fruit orange, parfois rougeoyant… alors pourquoi le mot « kaki » désigne-t-il aussi une couleur verte tirant vers le brun ? Cette contradiction n'est qu'apparente. Elle raconte en réalité une histoire de langues, de colonisation et d'usages militaires.Commençons par le fruit. Le kaki que nous connaissons en Europe vient d'Asie orientale, notamment de Chine et du Japon. Son nom provient du japonais kaki no ki, qui désigne le plaqueminier et son fruit. Dans ce contexte, le mot « kaki » n'a jamais désigné une couleur, mais uniquement le fruit lui-même, caractérisé par sa teinte orangée.La couleur kaki, elle, a une origine totalement différente. Le mot vient du persan khâk, qui signifie « terre », « poussière ». En hindi et en ourdou, khaki veut dire « couleur de la poussière », autrement dit un brun jaunâtre ou verdâtre, proche de la terre sèche. Aucun lien, donc, avec le fruit asiatique : il s'agit d'une homonymie parfaite, née de deux étymologies distinctes.Comment cette couleur est-elle devenue célèbre ? Par l'armée britannique au XIXᵉ siècle. À l'époque de l'Empire colonial, notamment en Inde, les soldats anglais portent encore des uniformes clairs, très visibles. Pour se camoufler dans les paysages poussiéreux, ils adoptent progressivement des tenues teintes avec des pigments locaux donnant cette fameuse couleur « poussière ». Le terme khaki s'impose alors dans l'anglais militaire, avant de se diffuser dans de nombreuses langues européennes, dont le français.Peu à peu, le kaki devient synonyme de camouflage, puis de sobriété, d'utilitaire, voire d'élégance décontractée dans la mode civile. Aujourd'hui encore, quand on parle de kaki, on pense davantage à un pantalon ou à une veste qu'à un fruit.La confusion vient donc du fait que le français utilise le même mot pour deux réalités sans lien historique. Le kaki-fruit vient du japonais. Le kaki-couleur vient du persan via l'anglais. Ils se rencontrent par hasard dans la langue, mais ne se sont jamais croisés dans l'histoire.Ce type de phénomène est loin d'être rare. La langue est pleine de faux cousins sémantiques, où un même mot recouvre des origines et des sens différents. Dans le cas du kaki, le contraste est simplement plus frappant, car il oppose un fruit éclatant à une couleur terne.En résumé, si le kaki peut être vert, ce n'est pas parce que le fruit a changé de couleur, mais parce que la langue, elle, aime les détours. Le kaki est orange dans l'assiette… et poussiéreux dans le dictionnaire. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

2026 Is for the UNLEASHED Woman: Death & Rebirth for Spiritual Entrepreneurs | How to Turn Your Ashes Into Empire & Build a 6-Figure Coaching Business2026 will separate the spiritual entrepreneurs who are UNLEASHED from those still operating from wounded healer identity.In this powerful episode, Tay breaks down what's actually happening in the coaching industry right now, what has to DIE for you to step into your next level, and how to turn your lived experiences into intellectual property that builds empire.If you're a healer, psychic, intuitive coach, or spiritual entrepreneur who's ready to stop undercharging and start building legacy, this episode is your initiation.What You'll Learn:Why the "relatable coach" model is dying in 2026 (and what's replacing it)The difference between Wounded Healer identity and UNLEASHED Woman identityThe Ashes → Empire Framework: How to extract intellectual property from your lived experiencesWhat has to die for you to charge premium prices ($2K-$10K+) without guiltHow to build a coaching business from mastery, not relatabilityThe thought leader economy shift happening RIGHT NOW in spiritual businessThis episode is for you if:You're a spiritual entrepreneur, healer, or coach ready to scale beyond survival modeYou've survived hard things and want to turn your wounds into wealthYou're done performing struggle to stay "relatable"You're ready to charge what you're worth and build generational wealthYou know you're meant for MORE but keep hitting the same revenue ceilingKey Topics: Death and rebirth in business | Spiritual entrepreneurship | Turning trauma into intellectual property | Premium coaching offers | Wounded healer to thought leader | Building a 6-figure coaching business | Breadwinner Energy | Ashes to Empire methodology | Shadow work for entrepreneurs | Sovereignty in businessReady to become UNLEASHED? Join BWE Academy® now. https://breadwinnerenergy.co/academy Follow Tay on IG: https://www.instagram.com/itstaydaniels_llc/ Breadwinner Energy® Website: https://breadwinnerenergy.co

We know we've been enjoying this Honorverse adventure for a while when we realize the book we're discussing this time wasn't published when we began the podcast. David Weber keeps writing and we're happy to have more content to read, enjoy, and discuss with you, our co-adventurers! What Price Victory is the seventh book in the Worlds of Honor anthology and brings us five short stories written by six authors: Timothy Zahn, Thomas Pope, Jane Lindskold, Jan Kotouč, Joelle Presby and David Weber. We have some familiar faces and a few new folks, too.What Price Victory is 320 pages (hardcover), published in February 2023. The first story in the book is Traitor, by Timothy Zahn and Thomas Pope.It takes place sometime around 1528 PD and focuses on events surrounding a significant challenge to Andermani Emperor Gustav. What initially appears to be quiet and professional concern that Gustav may not be fit to lead the Empire, as the concerned parties assemble, it becomes clear that the real intent is to stage a coup. Things get wild!Your hosts gave this story three ‘thumbs-up”. The second story, Deception of Gryphon was written by Jane Lindskoldt. The last book we discussed was A New Clan which featured Stephanie Harrington and her friends. This short story brings us back to Stephanie and Karl shortly after the events in A New Clan, but now these two heroes are on Gryphon with Stephanie's parents. While there, they find themselves involved in what initially looked like a suicide, but quickly questions surface about whether or not it may have been a murder. As a credentialed law enforcement officer, Karl gets involved along with Probationary Ranger Harrington and the story unfolds.We gave this story three “thumbs-ups”, as well. The Silesian Command was the third story, written by Jan Kotouč. Now we find ourselves early in the days of what is usually called the Second Manticoran-Havenite War, probably in 1919 or 1920 PD. The Star Kingdom of Manticore is growing and we're seeing some of the struggles of the war spilling over into Manticore's efforts to manage new territory gained when the Silesian Confederacy was split between the Star Kingdom and the Andermani Empire. There's intrigue, nuclear weapons, a rogue People's Republic of Haven State Security officer, and pirates!Your hosts scored this one with two “thumbs-up”, and a “neutral” vote. If Wishes Were Space Cutters, written by Joelle Presby, was our fourth story.Joelle takes us back to Grayson and a character named Noah Bedlam. This young man dreams of bigger things in the future, then finds himself with a new job helping to build a space station. He takes the job and leaves his mom (who he lives with) behind—hopefully the new work will pay him enough to improve both his and her standard of living. High drama ensues when space debris hits the ship (a cutter) he's stationed on, causing critical damage. With the help of a new acquaintance, he works to stem the unfolding catastrophe and save many lives. As a result, he's recommended to attend pilot training.We struggled with this one, scoring it with a “neutral” vote and two “thumbs-down”. The fifth and final story is written by the man himself, Mr. David Weber, titled First Victory.The events in the story unfold across a significant period of time between March 1846 and December 1877 PD. Most of the story is at the front end of this window culminating with Honor's birth, then there's a leap forward to when she's 17.Lots of tension and love in this story. Tension that is the relationship between Jennifer (Allison's mom) and Allison (Honor's mom)...

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First, let me wish you a Happy New Year and I hope you had a good break if you took time off. This episode tells the story of one of the greatest empires in history – the Umayyad Caliphate. Its territories stretched from Samarkand to the Atlantic. Like the Roman Empire, it straddled three continents – Asia, Europe and Africa. But appearances can be deceptive, and to most contemporaries the Umayyad Caliphate seemed much more fragile than it does to us today with the benefit of 1,400 years of hindsight. Find out why in this episode!For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.comFind my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners, find the German translation of the first book in my series on the 'Fall of the Roman Empire', Die römische Revolution, on Amazon.de. Finally check out my new YouTube videos on the fall of the Roman Empire.

This episode was first published in August.In the space of a few short years, generative AI has exploded into our daily lives, impacting the way we learn, work and understand the world around us.Open AI, the American artificial intelligence company cofounded by Sam Altman and Elon Musk in 2015 which runs ChatGPT, claims its non-profit “mission” is to ensure these systems “benefit all of humanity”.And while the launch of ChatGPT has undoubtedly lightened the workload of many, engineer, journalist and AI expert Karen Hao says the AI race for world domination carries a huge human and environmental cost.In 2019, Hao spent three days embedded in the offices of OpenAI and discovered this company, which claims to be transparent and operating “for the good of humanity”, was in fact highly secretive.In her bestselling book ‘Empire of AI: Inside the reckless race for total domination', Hao warns that the world has entered a new and ominous age of empire, where a small handful of companies are writing the future of humanity.Today, on the In The News podcast, how the race for total AI domination is repeating the worst of human history.Karen Hao discusses the severe cost of the seemingly unstoppable growth of OpenAI.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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After OpenAI CEO Sam Altman launched ChatGPT in 2022, the race for dominance in the field of artificial intelligence hit warp speed. Silicon Valley has poured billions of dollars into developing AI, building data centers, and promising a future free from the chains of unfulfilling work across the globe.But in “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI,” tech reporter Karen Hao pulls back the curtain, unveiling the human and environmental cost of artificial intelligence and the colonial ambitions undergirding Silicon Valley's efforts to fuel the rise of AI.This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Jessica Washington speaks to Hao about her book and the dawn of the AI empire. “Empires similarly consolidate a lot of economic might by exploiting extraordinary amounts of labor and not actually paying that labor sufficiently or at all,” says Hao. “So that's how they are able to amass wealth — because they're not actually distributing it.”“The speed at which they're constructing the infrastructure for training and deploying their AI models” is what shocks Hao the most, as “this infrastructure is actually not technically necessary, and ... somehow the companies have effectively convinced the public and governments that it is. And therefore there's been a lot of complicity in allowing these companies to continue building these projects.”“They have effectively been able to use this narrative of [artificial general intelligence] to accrue more capital, land, energy, water, data. They've been able to accrue more resources — and critical resources — than pretty much anyone in history,” Hao says, warning of "the complete aggressive and reckless” growth of AI infrastructure, but stresses that none of this is inevitable. “There is a very clear path for how to unlock the benefits of AI without accepting the colossal cost of it.”Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.If you want to support our work, you can go to theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale.To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner.Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcastFor all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com Takeaways- Joe Nicchi organized an ice cream social to meet Bill Murray.- The event attracted the neighborhood and created excitement.- Bill Murray eventually showed up, making the event memorable. The story went viral on Reddit, gaining massive attention.- Media outlets like the Today Show covered the event.- Community engagement can lead to unexpected outcomes.- Celebrity encounters can create lasting memories.- The power of social media in amplifying local events and the dangers of it.- Creating unique experiences can draw people together.- Sometimes, all it takes is a simple idea to go viral.

What does it really take to build a scalable business that survives without you?In this episode of The Determined Society Podcast, David Royce shares how he went from knocking doors as a college student to building and exiting multiple pest control companies, including a $500M empire operating across 34 states and 5,000+ cities.David breaks down the real mechanics of scale, why blue-collar businesses with white-collar systems are massively underrated, and how obsession, systems, and cash flow discipline separate businesses that grow from those that collapse. Key Takeaways-A business is truly scalable if you can step away for 30 days and it still runs without you.-Growth is meaningless without strong cash flow and financial control.-Some of the most profitable opportunities exist in overlooked, blue-collar industries.-Systems and processes create freedom and allow a business to operate without constant involvement.-Great sales come from listening, understanding people, and solving real problems.-Obsession and persistence matter more than talent, because most people fail by quitting too early. Connect with me :https://link.me/theshawnfrench?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2s9TipS1cPaEZZ9h692pnV-rlsO-lzvK6LSFGtkKZ53WvtCAYTKY7lmQ_aem_OY08g381oa759QqTr7iPGADavid Roycehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-royce-22539425/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text"In the Christmas story, God slips through a birth canal underneath the empire. This star child is born in a borrowed room and takes his first rest in a feeding trough. God chooses vulnerability over visibility and humility over dominance. Christmas helps us to know who God is through God's choices. The child we say we love tonight but are afraid to love too much is born on the underside of history. No status, no security. So if you're looking for God, you can always find God where the world least expects God to be. So if we're only watching the Empire's headlines, we may be missing the holy things that are being born right in front of us. Christmas is God's graceful and gentle refusal of the Empire's terms and methods. In God's Christmas story, domination is overthrown by incarnation and love."Excerpt from Bishop Wright's Christmas Sermon "Born Beneath the Headlines"Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

In this episode, we sit down with Mrs. Kinigra Dion to talk about her journey from Alabama to Los Angeles and what it really takes to build a successful content career. She breaks down the realities of growing on YouTube, the truth about buying followers, and why consistency and authenticity matter more than viral moments. We also dive into monetization, balancing family with business, and the power of teamwork behind the scenes. From building a dedicated filming space to aligning with major brands, this conversation is packed with real game for creators at every stage.00:00 — Why Most People Fail at Content Creation00:53 — The Woman Quietly Winning on YouTube02:02 — The Moment Alabama Changed Everything09:06 — Moving to LA With No Guarantees24:15 — How She Really Won on YouTube38:37 — Buying Followers Will Kill Your Brand40:09 — The One Thing You Can't Skip41:52 — How Creators Actually Make Money44:43 — Success vs Family: The Real Balance47:36 — Nobody Builds Alone01:15:10 — Upgrading the Space, Upgrading the Vision01:15:37 — Collabs That Changed the Game01:16:19 — Staying Inspired Without Comparison01:18:24 — Getting in the Room With Major Brands01:43:33 — Building Big Without Leaving Alabama

Case 2: "Ashes to Ashes" The Call: A series of spontaneous human combustions have rocked the Ashford Ward, the factory and industrial heart of Newfaire. At first thought accidents, survivors whisper of a phantom made of smoke and flame — and strange ash sigils are found at each site... Welcome to the Circle of Veritas, a Candela Obscura Real Play podcast by the Creative Play and Podcast Network. In the gaslit streets of Newfair, our brave circle of investigators faces ancient horrors, uncovering secrets while battling the supernatural. As they strive to protect the fragile veil of reality, listeners are taken on an atmospheric journey through the shadows that cloak their world.  Our circle navigates talents, relationships, and the eerie mysteries of a supernatural tome to collect gear and build trust. Can they maintain discretion and unity while facing the darkness that watches in waiting? As new alliances form and old tensions fade, the investigators are summoned to the Librum Veritas to unravel secrets hidden in the heart of the Briar Green District. With every roll of the dice and strategic alliance, the line between the familiar and the unknown blurs. Stay vigilant, for in the shadows, ancient truths stir. Our first full episode of The Circle of Veritas, our Candela Obscura campaign, is now live! In Session 1, our newly-formed Circle is summoned to the bookshop Librum Veritas and sent into their first case: mysterious deaths in a graveyard, sigils of ash and bleed etched into flesh, and rumors of war-dead walking again… The circle must unravel the truth behind the haunted coin, lost soldiers, and a dark cult on the rise. ✨ Candela Obscura is published by Darrington Press, the imprint of Critical Role, and you can find the core book and quickstart rules at https://darringtonpress.com/candela-obscura. Your support helps us keep the mics on and the mysteries coming—thank you!

We're back... we've crawled out of the ruins of our Christmas and New Year bottles to witness the fantastic world of 1973 through the eyes of Oswald Bastable. Robert MacMillan is my co-pilot for this journey as we have to look up what things are and marvel over Moorcock's invention of a genre that these days seems largely about gluing cogs to pith helmets, tea duels and "chap-hop". OR IS IT? I don't know tbh. But Bastable's journey from dependable Man of Empire to temporal adventurer starts here. JOIN US!

How did Julia Margaret Cameron - Virginia Woolf's great aunt - become one of the most influential photography artists of her time? Who were the Anglo-Indian Pattle Sisters who charmed Victorian society in India and London? How did the family create a warm artistic oasis where celebrities like Tennyson and Watts loved spending time? William is joined by art historian Emily Burns to discuss the life of his relative, the pioneering photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Producer: Anouska Lewis Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kick off 2026 with a special edition of the Global DJ Broadcast: New Year's Rehab. Markus Schulz takes you on a journey through the sultry, sexy and euphoric moods of the afterhours, blending indie dance, Italian disco-inspired sounds and hypnotic late-night grooves. This standalone mix captures the essence of the early morning hours where music turns introspective, playful, and irresistibly addictive. Perfect for winding down after the celebrations or for embracing the start of a brand-new year.   Tracklist:   01. Hellmuth - Can't Resist 02. The Organism vs. John Summit, HAYLA & Millero - Serotonin Where You Are (Markus Schulz Mashup) 03. John Lord Fonda & Damon Jee vs. Tall Paul - Les Dunes d'Altair de Voodoo Ray (Markus Schulz Mashup) 04. Monococ - Pressure 05. Frankey & Sandrino - Acamar 06. Hellmuth - Stockholm Syndrome 07. Rex the Dog - Change This Pain for Ecstasy 08. David Tort & Kurt Caesar - Clear All Patterns 09. Alessa Khin - Hanami 10. GENESI, Wave Wave & Roland Clarke - Phones Down (Hellmuth Rework) 11. Damon Jee & Demian - Memories 12. Architectural vs. Stylo & Space Motion - Never Be Yours Again, Boy (Markus Schulz Mashup) 13. Ed Ed - The Ellcrys 14. Laurent Garnier - Man with the Red Face 15. Infektion vs. MODEON - Disco Crazy Armor (Markus Schulz Mashup) 16. Kollektiv &Turmstrasse - Stalker: Cold Love 17. Frankie Knuckles presents Director's Cut - Your Love (Director's Cut Signature Mix) 18. Luka Cikic - Floating in Desert 19. Dave Brody - Eclipse (Guy J Remix) 20. Ame, Trikk & Jens Kuross - Don't Waste My Time 21. Empire of the Sun - We Are the People (Adam Sellouk Remix) 22. Eagles & Butterflies - The Trip (Jennifer Cardini & Damon Jee Remix) 23. Deep Dish x Eynka featuring Wrabel - Midnight  

Within months of the death of Lorren's baby, Journey Moon, and the public backlash against the Free Birth Society (FBS) that followed, Emilee Saldaya took FBS membership private, turning the business into a global multimillion-dollar empire. This is episode four of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

As 2025 draws to a close, the Star Wars landscape looks radically different than it did a year ago. The Acolyte's cancellation sent shockwaves through the fandom, Skeleton Crew emerged as an unexpected gem, and Andor Season 2 proved why some stories are worth the wait. Matthew, Erin, and Alex reunite to reflect on a tumultuous year that saw creative risks, behind-the-scenes drama, and a franchise at a crossroads.Questions We ExploredHow did Skeleton Crew defy expectations to become one of the year's standout shows? From Jod Na Nawood's complex villainy to the show's Amblin-inspired heart, we discuss what made this series work when skepticism ran high.Did Andor Season 2 deliver on its promise as prestige Star Wars television? We break down why this season elevated political drama in the franchise and why the three-episode arcs proved so effective.What does the Mandoverse's future look like after The Mandalorian and Grogu film announcement? We explore Dave Filoni's expanding role and whether interconnected storytelling helps or hinders individual shows.How has Star Wars animation evolved with Tales of the Empire and The Bad Batch's conclusion? We discuss Morgan Elsbeth's origin story, Barriss Offee's redemption, and whether animated content is carrying the franchise's creative torch.What role did fandom toxicity play in shaping this year's Star Wars conversation? From review bombing to the Acolyte controversy, we examine how online discourse impacts creative decisions and cast members.Where should Star Wars go next to recapture its creative momentum? We offer our perspectives on what stories the franchise should tell, which risks are worth taking, and how to balance nostalgia with innovation.**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

WBS: Happy 2026 Ya'll #342 -- The gang is at it again. Brimstone is joined by his wing-man Alex DaPonte, Meg Suss and Brim's wife Danielle as they chat about the guy who drove through a parade and how he just caught five years, the 75th Anniversary of Charles M. Schultz's Peanuts, the Empire State Building set to do something coinciding with Stranger Things for New Year's Eve, as well as Netflix taking away yet another perk from subscribers. They discuss the South Park writer who purchased trumpkennedycenter(dot)org, the no blanket and no mug rule, and they all give their holiday gifts. They discuss the Payless / Pallessi story, announce Brim and Danielle's daughter Samantha got engaged, and other fun stuff and things. Brim explains what gets Within Brim's Skin.

"Today's 'pro-Europeans' would be horrified at the suggestion that their idea of Europe had anything to do with whiteness. In fact, many would find the attempt to link the two baffling and outrageous," writes Hans Kundnani in Eurowhiteness: Culture, Empire and Race in the European Project (Oxford UP, 2023). Yet, he does so - taking the reader on a historical journey through the development of European identity from Christendom to the coincidence of the Enlightenment and the development of colonialism to the pan-European movement that grew out of the first world war and peace project (or was it?) that emerged from the second. Not only is pro-Europeanism “analogous to nationalism - something like nationalism but on a larger, continental scale," Kundani argues, but the EU itself has “become a vehicle for imperial amnesia" thereby promoting and privileging “whiteness”. Hans Kundnani is a fellow at the Open Society Foundations Workshop, an associate scholar at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), and a visiting scholar at the Robert L. Heilbroner Center for Capitalism Studies at The New School for Social Research. From 2018-22, he was a full-time researcher at Chatham House, including as director of the Europe Programme. Before that, he was a researcher at the German Marshall Fund, the Transatlantic Academy, and the European Council on Foreign Relations. In 2014, he published The Paradox of German Power. *The author's own book recommendations are Eurafrica: The Untold History of European Integration and Colonialism by Peo Hansen and Stefan Jonsson (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015) and The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon (Penguin Modern Classics, 2006 - first published in 1956) Tim Gwynn Jones is an economic and political-risk analyst at Medley Advisors, who also writes the twenty4two newsletter on Substack and hosts the In The Room podcast series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

TV Round-Up 2025: The Year That Television Lost the Plot — with Paul Critoph

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Air Date 12/30/2025 The Monthly-ish Mix™ is here to get you caught up on recent news without being overwhelming! This month we start with the infrastructure of imperial violence—from Dick Cheney's legacy to the arms race to Sudan's genocide. Then we expose how power exploits ordinary people through predation and financialized desperation. But here's the thing: resistance is working and the facade is crumbling. From courtroom wins to Mamdani's victory to young Republicans fleeing and conspiracies consuming the right, we end on the insight that authoritarian control is far more fragile than it pretends. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! In honor of our 20th birthday, we're giving new Members 20% OFF FOR THE LIFETIME OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP...this includes Gift Memberships! (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! PART 1: THE WEIGHT OF EMPIRE (00:02:43) None - #1756 War Criminal Dick Cheney's Guide to Ethical Governance and Saving Democracy 1: "The Dark Side": Dick Cheney's Legacy From Iraq Invasion to U.S. Torture Program - Democracy Now! - Air Date 11-4-25 2: Dick Cheney BLOWBACK and South Africa's Israel & Anti-COMMUNIST Connection - Jacobin - Air Date 11-21-25 3: Dick Cheney Invades Hell - Colonial Outcasts - Air Date 11-4-25 (00:26:25) None - #1752 Reigniting the Nuclear Arms Race: Fat Man, Little Boy, and Donald Trump 4: Marshall Islands: Paradise Interrupted Part 1 - At the Brink - Air Date 12-5-23 5: Are We Living Through a New Nuclear Arms Race? - The Bunker – News Without the Nonsense - Air Date 7-24-25 6: Trump's Nuclear Arms Race - 7am - Air Date 11-6-25 (00:51:53) None - #1758 Why you think the Sudanese civil war doesn't involve you 7: Will the International Community Act Preschool Massacre & Large Piles of Bodies in Sudan Part 1 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 12-10-25 8: Sudan Civil War the Terrifying Escape From El Fasher - Global News Podcast - Air Date 12-1-25 PART 2: EXTRACTION AND EXPLOITATION (01:02:44) None - #1754 The Epstein Files and Donald Trump, Our Predator-in-Chief 9: 1992 Tape Of Trump And Epstein - The Day That Was - MS Now - Air Date 7-18-19 10: Epstein's Arms Deal And Intelligence Connections With Israel W Murtaza Hussain Part 1 - The Majority Report - Air Date 11-18-25 11: Trump Welcomes Murderer to White House; Congress Votes to Release 'Epstein Files' - The BradCast - Air Date 11-18-25 (01:24:21) None - #1757 Life is But a Game (that you can now bet on) 12: Welcome to the Casino Economy - On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti - Air Date 11-13-25 13: Kalshi's Extremely Dark Vision For The Future - The Majority Report W/ Sam Seder - Air Date 12-4-25 14: Big Tech Is Betting on Gambling and Scams - Voidzilla - Air Date 12-5-25 PART 3: RESISTANCE THAT'S WORKING (01:50:41) None - #1753 What the Shutdown and Weaponized Hunger Exposed About Our Asymmetric Morality 15: Government Shutdown or General Strike How to Fight Trumps Agenda - The Socialist Program W Brian Becker - Air Date 11-12-25 16: What Its Like Suing Trump in Court Over SNAP Funding - Boom! Lawyered - Air Date 11-13-25 17: Senator Sanders Slams The Surrender Dems - What A Day - Air Date 11-11-25 (02:14:38) None - #1755 Affordability: Actual Economic Populism is the Kryptonite to Fake Populism 18: Can Zohran's NYC Win Spark a New Era for Democratic Socialism? - UNFTR Media - Air Date 11-6-25 19: "Caved Too Soon": Ro Khanna on Senate Shutdown Deal, Why Schumer Should Step Down & Epstein Files - Democracy Now! - Air Date 11-12-25 20: Calls For Schumer to Step Down Grow as Democrats Cave on Healthcare to Pass Funding Bill - Democracy Now! - Air Date 11-11-25 PART 4: THE FACADE CRUMBLING  (02:36:05) None - #1760 Hot Mess: Conservative Chaos Below the Surface of Trump's Authoritarian Regime 21: The Republicans Bucking Trump Part 1 - Today, Explained - Air Date 12-9-25 22: Candace Owens at a Turning Point Part 1 - What Next - Air Date 12-17-25 (02:54:31) None - #1759 Why Dictators Are Lunatics and Their Followers are Fools 23: Trump Centers Himself at Kennedy Center Honors - The Beat with Ari Melber - Air Date 12-8-25 24: Trumps Ballroom Is a Lie - The Drey Dossier - Air Date 12-15-25   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

How did one woman take on the brutal colonial King Leopold II in Congo with her camera? Who was Alice Seely Harris and why should we remember her name? How did she smuggle her photographs of the horrors going on in the Congo out of the country? Anita and William discuss the life of Alice Seely Harris, the mouse who stood up to a lion using the power of her Kodak Camera… Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Producer: Anouska Lewis Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices