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On May 9, 1873, as the Vienna Stock Exchange collapsed and thousands of speculators were wiped out in a single afternoon, young Salbert von Rothschild and two colleagues from the Schey and Goldschmidt banking families were nearly lynched on the floor of the exchange by infuriated stockjobbers and had to be rescued by police. That same evening, oblivious to the carnage a few hundred yards away, the Prince of Wales hosted a gala dinner at the Ministry of Finance, and the following night Emperor Franz Joseph served a state dinner for the assembled heirs to the royal thrones of Europe. Within months, the panic had crossed the Atlantic and destroyed Jay Cooke, the man who had single-handedly funded the Union's Civil War effort, shutting down the New York Stock Exchange for ten days. Today's guest is Liaquat Ahamed, author of 1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World. We discuss how the Rothschilds built their fortune smuggling gold across the English Channel during the Napoleonic Wars and became, relative to the size of the global economy, the richest family in history. We look at how Sultan Abdülaziz of the Ottoman Empire and Khedive Ismail of Egypt borrowed their nations into oblivion and were both destroyed for it, why the demonetization of silver was the most consequential economic blunder of the nineteenth century (Milton Friedman blamed it for the worst deflation in recorded history), and how a completely fabricated conspiracy theory about the Rothschilds bribing Congress sold 400,000 copies in the American heartland. Ahamed argues that the 1873 crisis created a twenty-year redistribution of wealth from farmers, workers, and small investors to the bankers most responsible for the crash, fueling populist movements that reshaped politics on every continent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the modern age, we believe that intelligence is the most important trait a person can have and learning is the most valuable pursuit, but what if those are the very things that bring about ruin? YouTube commentator News Fist joins me as we continue our reading of historian John Glubb's  famous essay "The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival." In this episode we look at Glubb's assertion that a society that places intellectualism as the highest virtue has lost its vitality and will soon be conquered by more simple and brutal people. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT THE EPISODEOur republic is not the same as it was at its founding. Though the Constitution remains unchanged, the way it is interpreted has not. Understanding that distinction is essential.Resources to Click“The Five Republics of the United States” – Auron MacIntyreThe Auron MacIntyre Show – Blaze MediaThe Total State – Auron MacIntyre's Substack“The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival” Sir John Glubb“The Iron Polygon: Power in the United States” – Mencius Moldbug (Curtis Yarvin)“One Constitution or Two? Reviewing The Age of Entitlement by Christopher Caldwell” – Brad GreenTheme of the Month: God (B)less America: The United States at 250Give to Support the WorkBooks to ReadThe Total State: How Liberal Democracies Become Tyrannies – Auron MacIntyreThe Age of Entitlement: America Since the Sixties – Christopher Caldwell

This week Amanda gears up as a wrangler to catch all the voidling creatures and Christian gets nostalgic about a fresh paint job between Age of Empires 2 and Age of Empires 3. Protect your passwords, get an antivirus, and call your fam to tell them you love them! ADD THESE TO YOUR BACKLOGAge of Empires III - Definitive Edition, Voidling  Bound OTHER TOPICS Wars of Suzerain, Dear Passengers To connect with us, visit dlgaming.net! Next episode find out if DLG got fully hacked by someone from Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membership Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslimArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world, but who is shaping artificial intelligence?In this episode of The Thinking Muslim, we sit down with Waleed Kadous, one of the leading minds in AI, to explore how this technology is transforming education, politics, geopolitics, and even the future of religious authority. As governments, corporations, and global powers race to develop increasingly powerful AI systems, where do Muslims fit into this conversation?From the rise of Anthropic and the global AI race to the philosophical assumptions embedded within today's models, this discussion examines why AI is far more than just another technological breakthrough. It is a civilisational shift that Muslims cannot afford to ignore.About Waleed Kadous:Waleed Kadous is Chief Scientist at Anyscale and one of the leading voices in artificial intelligence. Previously, he held senior engineering leadership roles at Google and Uber, where he served as Engineering Strategy Lead to the CTO. With expertise spanning AI, machine learning, robotics, and large-scale engineering systems, Waleed has spent his career developing cutting-edge technologies while helping shape the future of the industry. His work sits at the intersection of technical innovation, strategy, and the societal impact of AI.Find Dr. Waleed Kadous here:X: https://x.com/waleedkOr give your one-off donation here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donateSubscribe to our Dubbed ChannelsArabic: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkingMuslimArabicFrench: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkingMuslimFrançaisSpanish: https://www.youtube.com/@TheThinkingMuslimEspañolListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.comDisclaimer:The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Pastor Rico Basso and Pastor Lloyd Pulley Question Timestamps: Suzie, email (2:19) - Why did Jesus call out "my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Chris, NY (4:40) - Were Syria and Assyria different empires? What are the differences between precepts and statutes? Eric, NJ (10:37) - What is the right way to go about getting married? Jim, email (14:55) - In Luke 8 Jesus heals two people, why does he tell the man to tell everyone about it, but tell the girl to keep it a secret? Ricardo, email (18:21) - How do we overcome doubt? Lynda, Facebook (24:03) - Why does 1 Corinthians 14 say women should keep silent? Luis, CA (34:33) - Do you believe the Rapture will happen? Where does the Bible mention the Rapture? Mark, NY (40:08) - How do you fight against beliefs people have in racism? Jerry, KY (48:47) - Can you explain the ability to speak in tongues? Alice, GA (53:15) - Why is the devil searching "waterless places?" Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org

“โลกลงทุนไม่เหมือนเดิม สรุป 10 ประเด็นสำคัญ งานลงทุนระดับโลก Amundi World Investment Forum 2026” | ลงทุนแมนจะเล่าให้ฟัง โลกการลงทุน กำลังเปลี่ยนกติกา สิ่งที่เคยใช้ได้ อาจใช้ไม่ได้เหมือนเดิม สิ่งที่เคยปลอดภัย อาจไม่อีกต่อไป และสิ่งที่เคยดูไกลตัว กำลังกลายเป็นเรื่องสำคัญของพอร์ตลงทุน แก่นสำคัญ 10 ประเด็นจากงาน Amundi World Investment Forum 2026 ภายใต้ธีมใหญ่ Age of Empires ? Power and Potential Remastered มีอะไรบ้าง ? ลงทุนแมน จะเล่าให้ฟัง ? คำเตือน : ทำความเข้าใจลักษณะสินค้า เงื่อนไขผลตอบแทนและความเสี่ยงก่อนตัดสินใจลงทุน

For the last 5,000 years, empires ruled the world — Rome administered hundreds of languages across three continents, and the Ottomans governed Christians, Jews, and Muslims under a single legal canopy. The nation-state as we know it is barely a century old for most of the world's population. In 1900, maybe 25 percent of humanity lived under nation. Today, 99 percent live in nation-states — and almost all of them were created in a single, compressed rush after 1945. And this world order could already be giving way to the next. Amazon has a larger GDP than most countries, the Bitcoin network operates outside any central bank's reach, and a 19-year-old with a smartphone can reach more people than most governments. The monopoly is gone. The question is what replaces it. Today’s guest is Rana Dasgupta, author of After Nations. We trace how different nations came into existence and the reasons their nations formed the way they did. France built its national identity through theology, Britain through property, the United States through law, and China through controlling its massive rivers and sidestepping local rulers in the process. We see why all four models are now straining under the weight of planetary problems no border can contain. The post-1945 liberal order wasn't the natural culmination of history but a brief, unusual window of stability between eras of great-power competition. The question isn't whether the nation-state will survive, but what forms of citizenship, governance, and legitimacy can be invented to replace the functions it can no longer perform. If the last great transition produced the nation, the next one will have to produce something we don't yet have a name for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Into The Necrosphere, Alan Averill of Primordial returns to the podcast for one of our most thought-provoking conversations to date. We discuss what it means to become a legacy band, why Primordial's lyrics seem more relevant today than they did thirty years ago, the rise of AI and its impact on creativity, and whether heavy metal is still capable of producing artists with genuine authenticity and staying power. We also explore the changing nature of the music industry, the pressures of growing older in extreme metal, why so much modern art feels increasingly disposable, and Alan shares his thoughts on the state of the scene as only he can. On the Weekly News Rant, I check out the latest singles by Hulder, From The Vastland, Terrestrial Hospice, Mordant Rhed, Left To Die and others, debate which modern black metal bands have what it takes to replace the likes of Mayhem, Emperor and Satyricon as genuine festival headliners, countdown my favourite Motörhead songs and, of course, dunk another deserving recipient on my Swirly of the Week.  Plus: Epikoros deliver a fire-and-brimstone debut with “Black Sun Eclipse” and take a thoroughly deserved bow in the Unsanctioned Filth spotlight.   Featured Bands Primordial: https://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/  Dread Sovereign: https://dreadsovereign.bandcamp.com/  Epikoros: https://epikoros.bandcamp.com/   Razor: https://razorband.bandcamp.com/    Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

Headline: Roman Stability, the Horse, and the Fragility of Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History During the Roman Warm Period, Rome benefited from nearly 300 years of environmental stability, which Frankopan characterizes as "getting lucky." This period of low volcanic activity allowed for predictable budgets, institutional growth, and the city's transformation from brick to marble. However, the narrative shifts to the "magical" role of the horse in Central Asia. Frankopan describes horses as sacred animals and military assets that allowed humans to cover vast distances, ultimately enabling the Huns to dismantle the Roman infrastructure. He emphasizes that large, specialized empires are often brittle; a single failure in trade or water systems can lead to a "doom spiral" of famine and disease. Modern cities like Dubai, with only 24 hours of water reserves, mirror the fragilities of ancient Uruk or Nineveh. Finally, Frankopan reflects on biblical stories, like the Garden of Eden and the flood, as early lessons on the need for humans to live sustainably within a potentially hostile environment. (3)1930 CALDWELL IDAHO DUSTBOWL

Headline: The Medieval Warm Period and the Rise of Parallel Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History The Medieval Warm Period (950–1250 AD) was marked by low volcanism and climatic stability, facilitating the rise of "power empires" across the globe. Frankopan details the expansion of the Vikings into the North Atlantic, driven by the trade of valuable walrus ivory and hides. This colonization often involved violence and the forced movement of women from Ireland and Scotland to settle new lands like Iceland. In North America, the city of Cahokia thrived as a cosmopolitan center with massive mounds, yet eventually collapsed due to resource exhaustion and social unrest. Simultaneously, the Chola Empire in India and the Khmer in Southeast Asia flourished, fueling each other's growth through trade and diplomatic exchange. The Cholawere particularly successful in exporting Indian culture and Hinduism. Frankopan argues that these parallel empires succeeded because they could plan for the future without major environmental shocks, though they eventually "suffocated" under their own administrative and ecological weight. (4)1930S. FSA.  DUST BOWL

Headline: Mosquito Empires and the Ecology of the Slave Trade Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History Frankopan discusses the "mosquito empires" of the 17th and 18th centuries, where malaria and yellow fever dictated colonial limits. West Africa became known as the "white man's grave" due to high European mortality rates. Ironically, the transatlantic slave trade was partially driven by the genetic resistance to malaria found in some West African populations, making them "desirable" to colonizers for labor in malarial zones like North Carolina. The prosperity of Great Britain was built upon this exploitative African trade, alongside the extraction of silver, sugar, and tobacco from the Americas. Frankopan notes that new crops like potatoes and cassava also allowed for higher calorie provision, further fueling these labor forces. Furthermore, he touches upon the "Great Divergence," noting that Britain's eventual global dominance required the creation of resilient institutions and a powerful navy. Interestingly, the decline of indigenous populations in the Americas led to a period of significant reforestation and atmospheric change in the 1600s. (5)LITTLE JOE RIVER, IDAHO

YouTube commentator NewsFist joins me as we continue our examination of historian John Glubb's essay "The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival." We'll be looking at the role that trade and wealth play in the eventually downfall of empires. Is it possible to maintain a prosperous nation without falling into decadence and decay?  We will also examine the nature of empire itself and whether territorial expansion is an inevitable part of the life cycle of civilizations. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Book of Numbers comes to a close in the double portion of Matot–Masei, in this week's Land of Israel Fellowship session Ari Abramowitz discovers a powerful message about faith (emunah) and trust (bitachon). Drawing from the enduring olive trees of Judea, this teaching explores what it means to trust God's promises even when His provision cannot yet be seen. From Israel's forty-two wilderness journeys to the modern-day restoration of the Land, this message reveals how God's faithfulness continues to unfold before our eyes. Join us as we explore the connection between Torah, redemption, and our calling to live with deep roots of faith, unwavering trust, and confidence in the God who always keeps His word.

Empires tend to protect power and influence that seem god-like, but ultimately serve as counterfeits, leading individuals away from true spiritual connection with God.Village Green Community Church is located in London, Canada. Our mission is to “Love God, Love Others, and Change the World”.Get to know us better! Come visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://villagegreenchurch.com/follow-us/⁠

Helen and Lloyd have been on many adventures in the Biblical Time Machine this academic year. Season 4 has taken them across the ancient world – from the great Empires of Babylon and Persia to the early Church and beyond. They've explored what daily life was really like in biblical times, and waded into some of the biggest debates in cutting-edge scholarship with the help of leading academics. In this special episode, Helen and Lloyd look back on the highlights of the season, revisit some of their favourite conversations – and give a sneak-peak into Season 5! As we take a summer break and prepare for the next season, listen back and share with us your favourite moments from our conversations this year! Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson. 

In this interview, Dr. Steven Pincus compares America's rise with some of history's greatest empires, including Rome, Britain, Qing China, Spain, France, and the Dutch Republic. He explains why America's emergence as a great power was rare rather than exceptional, how constitutions and institutions shape powerful states, and what history suggests about the rise, endurance, and decline of great powers.

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This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. In his early days as a writer, Heinlein wrote his stories in the context of a shared universe that he called the Future History. These were mostly short stories at first, with the occasional novella. But they include some great stories. The Future History, Part 2 There were a few key themes running through Heinlein's body of work. One we have already remarked upon, individual freedom, which had to be protected from any source of power, including both government and private corporations. This was essentially a libertarian perspective, but unlike many of today's libertarians he was equally averse to the corporate type of power as a threat. But he had a complex view of the world which has resisted some attempts to pigeonhole him. He started out as a socialist, and while he didn't remain one, he never became a knee-jerk reactionary either. In fact, he clearly despised them just as much. One way of looking at his body of work is that he explored the ramifications of different social policies through his stories, but in most cases the needs of a good story came first in the early years. In his later works he often surrendered to the temptation to pontificate, which reduced the enjoyment of them somewhat for anyone who was not already in agreement with his opinions The second major theme you see throughout all of his works is the idea of the competent individual. He admired anyone who could do a job well, and clearly did not care whether they were man or woman, nor black or white. Alexei Panshin writes, in Heinlein in Dimension: “There is one unique and vivid human Heinlein character, but he is a composite of Joe-Jim Gregory, Harriman, Waldo, Lazarus Long, Mr. Kiku, and many others, rather than any one individual. I call the composite the Heinlein Individual. . . . It is a single personality that appears in three different stages and is repeated in every Heinlein book in one form or another. “The earliest stage is that of the competent but naïve youngster. . . . The second stage is the competent man in full glory, the man who knows how things work. . . . The last stage is the wise old man who not only knows how things work, but why they work, too.” Harriman we have already encountered in The Man Who Sold The Moon, and the others appear later. The Heinlein Individual, as he is often referred to, appears in many of Heinlein's stories. A third major theme has to do with morality and religion. Heinlein grew up in what he considered the heart of the Bible Belt, in Missouri, and saw first-hand how the evangelical Christians operated, and despised what he saw. As someone who believed in individual freedom, he could never surrender to someone else's idea of how he should live his life. He saw them as a danger to his ideal libertarian society, and this shows up very early in his work. He personified the good, upright, church-going folk as “Mrs. Grundy”, and while you might want to draw the drapes to keep her from knowing what you were doing, you should never let her dictate how you would live your life. Revolt in 2100 begins the exploration of this in detail. There is a chart of the future history at Baen Books, and in it we see that the 1960s were what Heinlein called The Crazy Years. (Remember, he conceived this in the 1940s and 1950s.) But in 2012 the major thing occurred when Nehemiah Scudder, a backwoods preacher, managed to get elected as President. This would be the last election held under the U.S. Constitution as he established a religious dictatorship that lasted a couple of generations. IS this plausible? Heinlein wrote about this: “As for … the idea that we could lose our freedom by succumbing to a wave of religious hysteria, I am sorry to say that I consider it possible. I hope that it is not probable. But there is a latent deep strain of religious fanaticism in this, our culture; it is rooted in our history and it has broken out many times in the past. “It is with us now; there has been a sharp rise in strongly evangelical sects in this country in recent years, some of which hold beliefs theocratic in the extreme, anti-intellectual, anti-scientific, and anti-libertarian.“ His background in the Bible Belt is what informs a lot of his thinking. He goes on to describe how this might happen: “Throw in a Depression for good measure, promise a material heaven here on earth, add a dash of anti-Semitism, anti-Catholicism, anti-Negroism, and a good large dose of anti-“furriners” in general and anti-intellectuals here at home, and the result might be something quite frightening — particularly when one recalls that our voting system is such that a minority distributed as pluralities in enough states can constitute a working majority in Washington.” As the science fiction author David Brin points out, Heinlein accurately predicted much of what we are going through in the United States right now. There is an emerging dictatorship in the United States, promoted by right-wing religious groups. The “material heaven here on earth” is represented by the Prosperity Gospel, prominent in the Trump movement, and so on. Where the Prophet used a restored Ku Klux Klan as his muscle, we have The Proud Boys, and so on. It really does track very closely. Read David Brin's article for more on this. But nothing lasts forever. Empires rise and fall, governments change, and in this case a resistance movement arises. The revolt is depicted in the novella If This Goes On— (1940), and it is set in the year 2100, giving the title to the book. The main character is John Lyle, who is a young army officer assigned to the group protecting The Prophet in his capital of New Jerusalem. In the beginning he is thoroughly indoctrinated, but then begins to question his beliefs when he falls for one of The Prophet's virgins, Sister Judith. He has an older companion in the military who is not only unshocked when John confides in him about his doubts, but offers to help him. It turns out this companion, Zeb Jones, is a member of the underground group called The Cabal that is working to overthrow the theocracy. In the end they are successful, and in the course of this John Lyle does a lot of growing up. In this we see another common characteristic of Heinlein stories: a young, naive boy meets up with an older and wiser man who helps him to grow. In 2016 If This Goes On— won the Retro-Hugo Award for best novella of 1940. And in a personal note, I have T-shirt that says “Scudder for President 2012”. This baffles most people, but I enjoy the in-joke. What is interesting in this book is that Heinlein doesn't stop with a successful revolution. He then goes on in a second novella to describe the government that arose following the revolution, and this story is called Coventry (1940). The new government that arises after the revolution is called The Covenant, and it is an attempt to make sure that what happened with Scudder in 2012 could never happen again. It is a strongly libertarian government based on an agreement to be non-violent. In this society, scientists can cured criminal or violent tendencies, but any citizen convicted of such must agree to the treatment. The alternative to treatment is that they can be exiled to a place called Coventry. Coventry is outside of the Covenant society, and the Covenant society has nothing to do with them. Our protagonist, David McKinnon, is convicted of assault, and chooses to go to Coventry instead of getting treatment. He imagines it is a peaceful anarchy, but is disabused of this notion when he is robbed of all of this possessions upon entry and thrown in jail. A fellow inmate, Fader Magee, helps him escape, and we learn he is an agent of the Covenant government. They learn that two of the factions in Coventry have joined forces, and found a way to break through the barrier that surrounds Coventry. They plan to attack and overthrow the Covenant government. David and Fader separately work to escape and get back to warn the Covenant government, which they do successfully. And by doing this, David has demonstrated that he is no longer a danger to the Covenant society and no longer subject to treatment. This story won a Prometheus Hall of Fame Award, which is awarded by the Libertarian Futurist Society. And the Covenant society certainly has libertarian features. But this is not the Randian version of libertarianism, as exemplified by the fact that David is restored to the society because he demonstrated his concern for others. Heinlein always promoted individual freedom, but also the idea that people have a responsibility towards others. Finally, Revolt in 2100 contains the short story Misfit, w2hich we have looked at previously. The Past Through Tomorrow (1967) is a one volume collection of most of the Future history stories. I say most because just which stories belonged in this group could change from time to time. It also has the last version of the Chart of the Future History, and a few stories we have not yet mentioned (Methusaleh's Children, and The Menace From Earth). And many of his other works contain back references to these events that imply that they might be set in the same alternate universe. Heinlein gets the last word on this: “I have never been sure whether or not publishing that chart was a good idea or a bad mistake. Possibly it helped to sell some stories later—but certainly it caused me and still causes me to receive a lot nuisance mail from nitpickers. I have never felt bound by that chart; it was to serve me, not the other way around. If I found myself with a good story notion which fitted fairly well into the chart but not perfectly, I shed no tears—I went ahead and let the inconsistencies stand. I want each story to be internally consistent . . . but I won't let myself be painted into a corner through trying to fit that chart perfectly. I may start another “Future History” story tomorrow . . . and find that to make it a good yarn I must violate some item on that chart. I'll give the nitpickers something to pick, for I will not hurt a good yarn for the sake of “logic”—logic is not involved, as that chart is fiction, not Holy Writ.” Links: https://www.amazon.com/Heinlein-Dimension-Critical-Alexei-Panshin/dp/0911682015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151105170345/http://www.baenebooks.com/chapters/1439133417/1439133417___1.htm https://david-brin.medium.com/heinleins-future-history-coming-true-before-our-eyes-10356a95556a https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%22If_This_Goes_On%E2%80%94%22 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coventry_(short_story) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prometheus_Award#Hall_of_Fame_Award_inductees https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Past_Through_Tomorrow https://www.palain.com/science-fiction/the-golden-age/robert-a-heinlein/the-future-history-part-2/ Provide feedback on this episode.

Humans have collected data for thousands of years—but now we're doing it on a whole new level.This week, Ellen and Alona and joined by Roopika Risam, professor of Digital Humanities and Social Engagement at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, whose new book Data Empire explores the ancient roots of data-gathering and the rise of the “data state”.Drawing on examples from the East India Company to Palantir, she explains why advances in technology—and our means to collect, sort and deploy data—have almost always been captured by colonial powers or companies for profit, rather than for public good.She reveals how data is used to monitor and control, and how AI is rapidly accelerating the capacity of states and private companies to surveil populations, including against the Uyghur people of Xinjiang. Roopika also explains the disturbing reason she had to rewrite one section of the book three timesHas the “Data Empire” effectively moved beyond the reach of the democratic social contract? And will the future be dystopian—or is there another way?Roopika Risam's book “Data Empire: How information shaped human history” is published by Torva. To read to more on this topic, click here: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/technology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen is joined by Dave Savage, the founder of Mortgage Coach, for an in-depth conversation packed with valuable insights. Drawing from over 600 episodes and decades of combined industry experience, Dustin and Dave share the most important lessons they have learned throughout their careers. They take a close look at the evolving loan officer playbook for 2026, offering listeners a comprehensive overview of what it takes to succeed in a rapidly changing mortgage landscape. The discussion covers a wide range of practical strategies, including effective lead generation techniques, building and maintaining strong referral partner networks, and making the most of emerging AI tools to streamline processes and enhance client experiences. Dustin provides a detailed breakdown of actionable steps that both new and seasoned originators can implement immediately to improve their business. He also recommends a selection of essential books that every loan officer should read to stay ahead of industry trends and sharpen their skills. In addition, Dustin and Dave highlight a variety of coaching resources designed to support ongoing professional growth and development. Throughout the episode, they stress the importance of combining technical proficiency with consistent relationship-building efforts. According to Dustin and Dave, this combination remains the cornerstone of a sustainable and successful mortgage career, regardless of market conditions or technological advancements. Their conversation serves as a roadmap for loan officers who are committed to long-term success and excellence in the mortgage industry. TLOP's Originator Coaching:

The British historian John Glubb famously claimed that the average lifespan of an empire is 250 years. In his work "The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival," Glubb lays out several key factors like mass immigration that regularly contribute to imperial decline. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it makes sense to stop and consider how many of these factors are impacting our country and what can be done to address them. YouTube commentator NewsFist joins me as we analyze this classic work.  Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Hudson is Distinguished Research Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri, Kansas City and President of the Institute for the Study of Long-Term Economic Trends. He researches domestic and international finance, the history of economics, and the role of debt in shaping class stratification, among many other topics. This is Michael's Seventh appearance on the show. On past episodes, including with Richard Wolff, he and Robinson have neoliberalism, industrial capitalism, the rentier economy, Marxism, and the role of economics in political history. In this episode, Michael and Robinson talk about debt and the destruction of empires. Michael's most recent book is Temples of Enterprise (ISLET, 2024). Michael's Website: https://michael-hudson.comTemples of Enterprise: https://a.co/d/a3c53dmOUTLINE00:00 Keeping Governments Under Control07:01 Understanding the Church17:27 Why Debts Grow Too Fast to Be Paid22:57 Understanding the BRICS26:50 How Can Countries Get Rich?32:47 Where Is the United States' Debt Dragging Us?46:26 Why Michael Hudson Is Not a Mainstream Economist48:59 The Historical Approach to Economics01:06:01 Controlling Governments Through Tax Policy01:23:55 How Michael Researches01:33:31 The Myth of Economic Rent01:38:47 The United States' Hereditary Oligarchy01:41:04 Why the United States Can't Go Bankrupt01:44:42 Closing ThoughtsRobinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University, where he is also a JD candidate in the Law School.

Brendan shares his gameplay achievements from June 2026, and looks ahead to July. Join us, won't you?June 2026 Top of the StackNew Game – Struggle of Empires ✓Top 50 game – Glory to Rome ✓I've been meaning to play this – Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun XOne More – Bury Me In the Rift ✓Shelf of OpportunityGame StreaksJuly 2026 Top of the StackNew Game – LibertéTop 50 game – Dungeon PetzI've been meaning to play this – Fit to PrintOne More – The Fox ExperimentWhat did you play in June? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Written by David Treybig.Great empires have risen and fallen throughout mankind's relatively short time on earth. What should the United States and other nations learn from history?Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/america-in-prophecy/lessons-of-fall-of-empires/

Eight empires stretched from Greece to Mesopotamia, trading tin and copper and olive oil and letters written in a language nobody spoke at home, and then within a single human lifetime they were gone, the palaces burned, the writing systems lost, the trade routes silent. Eric Cline, archaeologist and author of 1177 BC, walks us through the perfect storm of drought and invasion and internal revolt and supply chain failure that brought the Late Bronze Age to its knees, and asks what it means that no single cause was sufficient, that it took everything at once. What survived was stranger than what fell: the Phoenicians, the decentralized ones, the merchants who had no palace to lose, who spread the alphabet by accident and rebuilt the Mediterranean economy from the wreckage while empires became myth. We follow the evidence where it leads and ask the question that keeps pulling us back to this moment in history, which is whether a civilization can feel itself collapsing from the inside, and whether we would recognize it if we could.PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADOX LOST PRE-SALE: https://buy.stripe.com/7sY7sKdoN5d29eUdYddEs0bHOMEBREW MUSIC - Check out our new album!Hard Copies (Vinyl): FREE SHIPPING https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/products/vinyl-lp-secretary-of-nature-everything-is-so-good-hereStreaming:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-herePARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show00:00 Go! 00:02:14 Eric Cline's World: Archaeology and Ancient Trade00:07:27 Eight Empires: The G8 of the Ancient World00:11:22 Why We Think Ancient Peoples Were Isolated00:14:20 Supply Chains, Pandemics, and Embargoes 3,000 Years Ago00:18:14 Minoans, Mycenaeans, and the Peoples We Forgot00:23:58 What the Trojan War Was Really About00:28:36 Bronze Age Trade and the Embargo Nobody Knew About00:36:33 Peaceful Minoans vs. Fortress-Building Mycenaeans00:44:13 How the Minoans Got Rich00:48:30 Why Interdependence Made Everything Fragile00:50:17 Cyprus: Melting Pot of the Ancient World00:59:11 Was There a Bronze Age Trade Superpower?01:04:03 State Merchants, Private Traders, and the Goods That Moved the World01:09:08 Not All Hypotheses Are Created Equal01:17:35 What Eric Cline Thinks of the Menzies Theory01:32:48 Megiddo: Armageddon Layer by Layer01:38:23 Why the Phoenicians Survived When Everyone Else Fell01:52:15 DNA, Art, and What We're Still Learning02:00:07 Decentralization as a Survival Strategy02:08:03 How the Alphabet Spread by Accident02:18:00 Did the Working Class Bring Down Mycenae?02:28:40 After, After the Collapse: Cline's Next Book#BronzeAge #BronzeAgeCollapse #EricCline #AncientHistory #Minoans #Mycenaeans #Phoenicians #Hittites #SeaPeoples #AncientMediterranean #Archaeology #AncientTrade #SystemsCollapse #HistoryPodcastMERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Anthony Kaldellis is a historian of the Roman Empire and author of “The New Roman Empire”, a comprehensive history of the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire). Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep498-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/anthony-kaldellis-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama Hiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring Other – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact EPISODE LINKS: Anthony’s Books: https://amzn.to/49AX7Q1 Anthony’s Publications: https://kaldellispublications.weebly.com Anthony’s University of Chicago page: https://classics.uchicago.edu/people/anthony-kaldellis The New Roman Empire (book): https://amzn.to/3PTFTqk Streams of Gold (book): https://amzn.to/4fgRMRq Byzantium & Friends Podcast: https://byzantiumandfriends.podbean.com/ The History of Byzantium Podcast: https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/ SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Upwork: Platform for hiring freelancers. Go to https://upwork.com/lex Fin: AI agent for customer service. Go to https://fin.ai/lex BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to https://betterhelp.com/lex LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lex Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to https://shopify.com/lex Perplexity: AI-powered answer engine. Go to https://perplexity.ai/ OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (00:11) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections (08:45) – The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire (12:42) – 2,200 Years of Roman History (33:06) – Power, violence, and civil war (54:20) – Edict of Caracalla (1:07:17) – Crisis of the Third Century (1:21:45) – Constantine and the new Roman Empire (1:33:46) – Christianity in the Roman Empire (1:59:14) – Fall of the Western Roman Empire (2:12:11) – Eunuchs, Taxes, and Power (2:37:17) – Emperor Justinian and wars of conquest (2:54:19) – The Arab conquests (3:13:55) – Why the Roman empire survived so long (3:40:01) – Lessons from history PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast – Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr – Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 – RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ – Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 – Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips

We're back into Science Fiction, and with a great friend and comrade! As Breht from RevLeftRadio fame joins us to talk about the relationship of this genre and Empires. Talking the roots of imperial representation, how we can critique them, and how a lot goes back into colonialism, fascist projects and more. A wonderful dive into how this genre and this representation and structure connect, enjoy!   Check out RevLeftRadio! https://revleftradio.com/ If you can and are interested in early episodes and our bonus content, soon to be plenty more, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftpage  Also! If you're not there already, feel free to join our Discord! https://discord.gg/J2wgG3yrPN Outro Music: Don't Leave! · El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe. From the Album: Zareef ℗ 2006 El-Funoun Episode cover art: Angus McKie, 1978   Our references and previous episodes: Memories of Future Empire: The Productive Effects of Imperial Imaginaries in Science Fiction – An Analysis of The Expanse - https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102-8529.20244603e20230058 The Course of Empire: A Survey of the Imperial Theme in Early Anglophone Science Fiction - https://www.jstor.org/stable/25746408?seq=1 Episode 44 - Postmodern Literature, Climate Chaos and Irony. On White Noise w/ RevLeftRadio - https://theleftpage.libsyn.com/episode-44-postmodern-literature-climate-chaos-and-irony-on-white-noise-w-revleftradio Warhammer 40k - The Horus Heresy: The Immaterium's Negative Dialectic & How to Read Warhammer - https://www.patreon.com/leftpage/posts/warhammer-40k-to-157369486 Episode 70 - The Expanse 1-3: Where Subtle Utopia Meets Responsible Dystopia -https://theleftpage.libsyn.com/the-left-page-episode-70-the-expanse-1-3-where-subtle-utopia-meets-responsible-dystopia

Few people in law enforcement have seen the Colombian cartel world up close the way a career DEA agent has, operating in the same dangerous terrain as the Medellin and Cali organizations, tracking their money, mapping their networks, flipping their members, and watching from the front lines as those empires rose, fractured, and gave way to the next generation of narco power that would fill the vacuum they left behind. This episode features a retired DEA agent whose career put him in direct contact with the operational reality of Colombian drug trafficking at its peak, covering everything from the financial architecture of cartel money laundering to the human intelligence tradecraft required to build cases against organizations that killed anyone who got too close. This is a ground-level account of the war on drugs told not through policy papers or journalism but through the eyes of someone who lived it, and what he has to say about the cartels, the mission, and the cost of that career will stay with you long after the episode ends.

Imaginary Empires and the Fierce Loyalty of Keeper. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz describes the miniature books the Brontë children created to document their imaginary worlds, Angria and Gondal. The discussion shifts to Emily's domestic life in Haworth, where she balanced household chores with writing. Lutz also recounts Emily's intense bond with her massive, formidable mastiff-mix dog, Keeper. 7EMILY BRONTE

Mary welcomes back David Holland to get his take on the thing of which most of us have little to no working understanding: the global economy. On the recent death of internationally known Fed Chair Alan Greenspan at age 100, we look at the world he presided over, versus the partisanship and digital challenges 20 years later. Yet one thing remains constant: God is the one Who will allow the Money Masters of the Universe to pull the rug and the plug and lead us into the Revelation version of a global economy. Who is the new Fed Chair and what does he want with our money? We talk about tech bubbles, national bubbles, booms and busts while navigating warnings of the sky falling on us all. What is the Yen Carry Trade? Empires and kingdoms have come and gone and crumbled at some point so we know change is on the way regardless. Always an informative hour with David.   Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Download your FREE Start, Grow, Scale Roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://bit.ly/4prr8bL   What's the one thing about your business that can't be copied? Jo Malone CBE built two global fragrance empires from a council estate upbringing and a tiny Chelsea kitchen, and in this episode she reveals the single strategy behind both. She coaches Adam live on stage, extracts a story and turns it into a fragrance in real time, and breaks down the framework she's used to build billion-dollar brands. Jo Malone CBE is the founder of two global beauty brands, Jo Malone London and Jo Loves, a pioneer of scent storytelling who started out as a skincare therapist with "not a penny to rub together," and the creator of the world's first fragrance paintbrush. ·      She explains: Why every great brand needs a "Five Eyes" compass: inspiration, innovation, ignition, integrity and instinct ·      Why storytelling, not the product itself, is the thing competitors can never copy ·      Why the second business is harder than the first, and how she turned a £2 million loss into a brand again Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:45 Take Us Back To The Beginning 00:02:07 A Childhood Built On Survival 00:02:43 The Artist, The Magician And The Poker Player 00:05:44 Starting From Scratch In A Chelsea Apartment 00:07:01 The Order That Changed Everything 00:08:20 Naming Products After The Ingredients 00:09:02 Creating The "Wow Moment" 00:11:18 Building Feeling Into A Brand 00:11:45 The Five Eyes Compass: Inspiration & Innovation 00:13:06 Why Ignition Matters 00:13:48 Integrity As A Non-Negotiable 00:14:55 Trusting Your Instinct And Gut 00:16:22 Why Dyslexia Is A Superpower 00:17:10 How Hard Times Build Business Muscle 00:18:02 The Second Brand: Where It Went Wrong 00:18:42 Losing £2 Million On Jo Loves 00:19:30 The Selfridges Launch That Dived 00:20:16 Refusing To Quit 00:21:43 "I Sold My Business, I Didn't Sell Me" 00:23:22 What Makes A Brand World Class 00:24:10 Lessons From Chanel And Nike 00:25:36 Turning Your Customer Into The Artist 00:28:20 Creativity Needs Discipline 00:29:02 The Dubai Project & 1001 Arabian Nights 00:30:08 Creating A Fragrance From A Story, Live 00:33:00 The 1% Business Opportunity 00:34:21 Your Hidden Bank Account Of Creativity 00:35:01 Inventing The World's First Fragrance Paintbrush 00:36:35 When The Whole Team Said "It Won't Catch On" 00:39:03 Knowing It Was Going To Be Global 00:40:40 Why We Forget To Celebrate Success 00:41:34 Growing As A Founder 00:42:17 The High Court Battle Over Her Own Name 00:44:47 Why She's Fighting For Education 00:48:02 Outro   Even More Value:   Download your FREE Start, Grow, Scale Roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://bit.ly/4prr8bL Hear from Adam and some of the country's biggest entrepreneurs on how to SCALE your Business past £1 Million: https://bit.ly/3S7fTIS Learn how to build a 7 Figure SCALE plan that runs WITHOUT you: https://bit.ly/3Qq2ACO  Follow Adam Stott's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Coaching

In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from the birth of ancient empires and early American history to modern demographic shifts and dystopian pop culture. Can you answer these? Founding Fathers: We journey back to Philadelphia in 1787 during a pivotal moment in American history. Do you know which legendary leader served as the president of the Constitutional Convention? Ancient Empires: According to classical mythology, a pair of twin brothers raised by a she-wolf went on to lay the foundations of a mighty civilization. Can you name the two brothers known as the founders of Rome? Capital Hills: Capitol Hill has seen plenty of generational shifts over the years. At the start of the 119th Congress, what was the official median age of a United States Senator? Play. Share. Listen, with Actor Bill Lobley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYAs we enter week 4 of the 2026 CFL season this week, we look to see which franchise empires are on the rise and which might be falling after week. Could the British Columbia Lions be falling quicker than anyone might have predicted? Are the Edmonton Elks for real? Are the Ottawa RedBlacks who we thought they were? And do the Roughriders realize that it is better to win a game in regulation versus barely escaping in overtime? Plus, we talk about the Brendan Sorsby saga, and we hear about Greg's mini book review about Warren Rogan's (of SHN's Sports' Forgotten Heroes), new book, "College All-Stars vs. NFL Champions: The Chicago Charities Football Games, 1934-1976", which is available now on Amazon.GRIDIRON AMERICA RADIO BACKGROUNDGridiron America Radio (formerly, the From the 55 Yardline podcast), is anchored by former sports executive David Cieslinski, former international professional football player Mike Tackett, and football nerd Greg St. James, from Gridiron Japan Radio.All three are avid armchair sports historians and sports simulation enthusiasts, who, despite the vastness of geography, have found a way to leverage technology to help keep the games they love truly alive, both on the screen or tabletop.Gridiron America Radio is dedicated to both current and historical American football talk, including the “what if” questions that all sports fans ask and try to answer with the help of statistics, math and computer modeling provided by Sportsmaster Simulation Games www.SportsMaster-Simulation.games. In addition to the gridiron game, the team will on occasion look at other sports through the same eyes of that of grown men who still remember their childhood and the thrill of rolling the dice or picking up a joystick.The show was previously co-hosted by retired sports journalist Scott Adamson, whose continued writings. sports coverage and articles can be found at www.Adamsonmedia.com.David, Mike and Greg, can be contacted directly via the podcast's website at www.GridironAmerica.net, as well as:On X at https://x.com/GridironAMRadioOn Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GridironAmerica/On Threads at https://www.threads.com/@gridironamericaOn Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gridironamerica

Eight of the ten richest men in the world built their fortunes through Big Tech. As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented profits and market power, a handful of corporations are reshaping economies, politics and societies on a global scale.In this episode of COUNTER•POWER, host Nick Dearden is joined by Sofia Scasserra of the Transnational Institute and Anita Gurumurthy of IT for Change to examine the rise of the new tech empires, the political power of Silicon Valley's billionaires, and the growing resistance to their influence around the world.Together they explore whether today's tech giants are simply the modern successors to the robber barons of the nineteenth century—or whether we are entering something entirely new: a world of techno-feudalism, where control over digital infrastructure and data underpins unprecedented forms of economic and political power.The conversation ranges from the impact of Big Tech on economies in the Global South to the growing debate around digital sovereignty, and asks what progressive movements should be demanding in the face of AI-driven transformation.In this episode: Why opposition to Big Tech has grown so rapidly in recent years The essential role of trade unions and what they need to do to win back younger generations The promises and pitfalls of digital sovereignty Resistance to AI infrastructure, including struggles against data centres Lessons from movements challenging Big Tech across Asia and Latin America As governments compete for technological supremacy and corporations consolidate ever greater power, this episode asks a crucial question: what would a democratic, just and internationally accountable digital future look like—and how do we fight for it?GuestsAnita Gurumurthy is Executive Director of IT for Change, a Bengaluru-based organisation working on issues of digital justice, governance and development.Learn More and Donate HereFollow IT for ChangeInstagramX/TwitterYouTubeSofia Scasserra is a researcher and fellow at the Transnational Institute based in Argentina, focusing on digital economies, trade and the political economy of technology.Learn More and Donate HereFollow Transnational InstituteInstagramBlueskyTikTokYouTubeABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support.DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

In Renaissance Italy, the gun was not only a tool of war but also a desirable object, a luxury item carried at court. Guns were in use on the battlefield by 1440; later in that century Leonardo da Vinci sketched a design for a faster-firing, more portable handgun that could be hidden beneath a cloak. As the gun proliferated in society, it became both a means of self-defence and a threat to civic order. In The Firearm Revolution: From Renaissance Italy to the European Empires (Princeton University Press, 2026), historian Catherine Fletcher explores the emergence of firearms in Renaissance Italy and beyond, describing the social transformations that accompanied the evolution of the handgun from innovative military technology to widely used personal accessory. Fletcher shows that as guns became smaller and the new wheellock mechanism made concealed carry possible, Italian states increasingly tried to control their use—even as they viewed firearms as necessary for their militias. In the end, Fletcher reports, the importance of civic defence trumped the concern for social order. As guns became ever more acceptable, stories of how firearms aided Europeans' overseas conquests created a new and more positive image for a weapon once considered the devil's work. Debates over the regulation of firearms five centuries ago—which included arguments over the restriction of gun ownership, the use of guns for self-defence and the regulation of an armed militia—in many ways anticipate discussions about gun control today. Fletcher's groundbreaking account sheds new light on how governments weighed the competing priorities of defence and social order as they set out to build empires. Catherine Fletcher is professor of history at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the author of several books on early modern Italy, including The Roads to Rome, The Beauty and the Terror: An Alternative History of the Italian Renaissance and The Black Prince of Florence: The Life of Alessandro de' Medici. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here 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

In Renaissance Italy, the gun was not only a tool of war but also a desirable object, a luxury item carried at court. Guns were in use on the battlefield by 1440; later in that century Leonardo da Vinci sketched a design for a faster-firing, more portable handgun that could be hidden beneath a cloak. As the gun proliferated in society, it became both a means of self-defence and a threat to civic order. In The Firearm Revolution: From Renaissance Italy to the European Empires (Princeton University Press, 2026), historian Catherine Fletcher explores the emergence of firearms in Renaissance Italy and beyond, describing the social transformations that accompanied the evolution of the handgun from innovative military technology to widely used personal accessory. Fletcher shows that as guns became smaller and the new wheellock mechanism made concealed carry possible, Italian states increasingly tried to control their use—even as they viewed firearms as necessary for their militias. In the end, Fletcher reports, the importance of civic defence trumped the concern for social order. As guns became ever more acceptable, stories of how firearms aided Europeans' overseas conquests created a new and more positive image for a weapon once considered the devil's work. Debates over the regulation of firearms five centuries ago—which included arguments over the restriction of gun ownership, the use of guns for self-defence and the regulation of an armed militia—in many ways anticipate discussions about gun control today. Fletcher's groundbreaking account sheds new light on how governments weighed the competing priorities of defence and social order as they set out to build empires. Catherine Fletcher is professor of history at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the author of several books on early modern Italy, including The Roads to Rome, The Beauty and the Terror: An Alternative History of the Italian Renaissance and The Black Prince of Florence: The Life of Alessandro de' Medici. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

In Renaissance Italy, the gun was not only a tool of war but also a desirable object, a luxury item carried at court. Guns were in use on the battlefield by 1440; later in that century Leonardo da Vinci sketched a design for a faster-firing, more portable handgun that could be hidden beneath a cloak. As the gun proliferated in society, it became both a means of self-defence and a threat to civic order. In The Firearm Revolution: From Renaissance Italy to the European Empires (Princeton University Press, 2026), historian Catherine Fletcher explores the emergence of firearms in Renaissance Italy and beyond, describing the social transformations that accompanied the evolution of the handgun from innovative military technology to widely used personal accessory. Fletcher shows that as guns became smaller and the new wheellock mechanism made concealed carry possible, Italian states increasingly tried to control their use—even as they viewed firearms as necessary for their militias. In the end, Fletcher reports, the importance of civic defence trumped the concern for social order. As guns became ever more acceptable, stories of how firearms aided Europeans' overseas conquests created a new and more positive image for a weapon once considered the devil's work. Debates over the regulation of firearms five centuries ago—which included arguments over the restriction of gun ownership, the use of guns for self-defence and the regulation of an armed militia—in many ways anticipate discussions about gun control today. Fletcher's groundbreaking account sheds new light on how governments weighed the competing priorities of defence and social order as they set out to build empires. Catherine Fletcher is professor of history at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the author of several books on early modern Italy, including The Roads to Rome, The Beauty and the Terror: An Alternative History of the Italian Renaissance and The Black Prince of Florence: The Life of Alessandro de' Medici. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

In Renaissance Italy, the gun was not only a tool of war but also a desirable object, a luxury item carried at court. Guns were in use on the battlefield by 1440; later in that century Leonardo da Vinci sketched a design for a faster-firing, more portable handgun that could be hidden beneath a cloak. As the gun proliferated in society, it became both a means of self-defence and a threat to civic order. In The Firearm Revolution: From Renaissance Italy to the European Empires (Princeton University Press, 2026), historian Catherine Fletcher explores the emergence of firearms in Renaissance Italy and beyond, describing the social transformations that accompanied the evolution of the handgun from innovative military technology to widely used personal accessory. Fletcher shows that as guns became smaller and the new wheellock mechanism made concealed carry possible, Italian states increasingly tried to control their use—even as they viewed firearms as necessary for their militias. In the end, Fletcher reports, the importance of civic defence trumped the concern for social order. As guns became ever more acceptable, stories of how firearms aided Europeans' overseas conquests created a new and more positive image for a weapon once considered the devil's work. Debates over the regulation of firearms five centuries ago—which included arguments over the restriction of gun ownership, the use of guns for self-defence and the regulation of an armed militia—in many ways anticipate discussions about gun control today. Fletcher's groundbreaking account sheds new light on how governments weighed the competing priorities of defence and social order as they set out to build empires. Catherine Fletcher is professor of history at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the author of several books on early modern Italy, including The Roads to Rome, The Beauty and the Terror: An Alternative History of the Italian Renaissance and The Black Prince of Florence: The Life of Alessandro de' Medici. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here

In Renaissance Italy, the gun was not only a tool of war but also a desirable object, a luxury item carried at court. Guns were in use on the battlefield by 1440; later in that century Leonardo da Vinci sketched a design for a faster-firing, more portable handgun that could be hidden beneath a cloak. As the gun proliferated in society, it became both a means of self-defence and a threat to civic order. In The Firearm Revolution: From Renaissance Italy to the European Empires (Princeton University Press, 2026), historian Catherine Fletcher explores the emergence of firearms in Renaissance Italy and beyond, describing the social transformations that accompanied the evolution of the handgun from innovative military technology to widely used personal accessory. Fletcher shows that as guns became smaller and the new wheellock mechanism made concealed carry possible, Italian states increasingly tried to control their use—even as they viewed firearms as necessary for their militias. In the end, Fletcher reports, the importance of civic defence trumped the concern for social order. As guns became ever more acceptable, stories of how firearms aided Europeans' overseas conquests created a new and more positive image for a weapon once considered the devil's work. Debates over the regulation of firearms five centuries ago—which included arguments over the restriction of gun ownership, the use of guns for self-defence and the regulation of an armed militia—in many ways anticipate discussions about gun control today. Fletcher's groundbreaking account sheds new light on how governments weighed the competing priorities of defence and social order as they set out to build empires. Catherine Fletcher is professor of history at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the author of several books on early modern Italy, including The Roads to Rome, The Beauty and the Terror: An Alternative History of the Italian Renaissance and The Black Prince of Florence: The Life of Alessandro de' Medici. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

In Renaissance Italy, the gun was not only a tool of war but also a desirable object, a luxury item carried at court. Guns were in use on the battlefield by 1440; later in that century Leonardo da Vinci sketched a design for a faster-firing, more portable handgun that could be hidden beneath a cloak. As the gun proliferated in society, it became both a means of self-defence and a threat to civic order. In The Firearm Revolution: From Renaissance Italy to the European Empires (Princeton University Press, 2026), historian Catherine Fletcher explores the emergence of firearms in Renaissance Italy and beyond, describing the social transformations that accompanied the evolution of the handgun from innovative military technology to widely used personal accessory. Fletcher shows that as guns became smaller and the new wheellock mechanism made concealed carry possible, Italian states increasingly tried to control their use—even as they viewed firearms as necessary for their militias. In the end, Fletcher reports, the importance of civic defence trumped the concern for social order. As guns became ever more acceptable, stories of how firearms aided Europeans' overseas conquests created a new and more positive image for a weapon once considered the devil's work. Debates over the regulation of firearms five centuries ago—which included arguments over the restriction of gun ownership, the use of guns for self-defence and the regulation of an armed militia—in many ways anticipate discussions about gun control today. Fletcher's groundbreaking account sheds new light on how governments weighed the competing priorities of defence and social order as they set out to build empires. Catherine Fletcher is professor of history at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the author of several books on early modern Italy, including The Roads to Rome, The Beauty and the Terror: An Alternative History of the Italian Renaissance and The Black Prince of Florence: The Life of Alessandro de' Medici. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/italian-studies

Nick Lloyd. Guest Nick Lloyd discusses his ambition to provide a comprehensive narrative of the Western Front, emphasizing it as a massive coalition war involving multiple empires. He explains his focus on the operational level of senior commanders, aiming to challenge the persistent "lions led by donkeys" myth. By examining the immense pressures and dilemmas faced by leadership, Lloyd hopes to offer a more nuanced and "cooler" perspective on the war's conduct a century later. He reveals that this book is the first in a trilogy, with subsequent volumes planned for the Eastern Frontand the global conflict in the Middle East and Africa. The discussion highlights how events on other fronts, such as Russia or the high seas, constantly influenced decision-making in the decisive Western theater. Ultimately, Lloyd views the Western Front as the place where the war was won or lost by the collision of four great powers: Germany, France, Britain, and America. 11914 CONRAD

We're basically ruled by emotional toddlers who never learned to rein in their egos. They're trying to control the planet in the same way they tried to control their access to toys and candy when they were small. Reading by Tim Foley.

In this episode of The Greatest Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh interviews John Berkowitz, a serial entrepreneur who built multiple successful companies in the real estate and technology sectors. John shares his journey from failed pharmaceutical sales interviews to co-founding Yodle (a company that grew to 1,000 employees and hundreds of millions in revenue), creating OJO Labs, and eventually merging with Lower. The conversation explores the evolution of entrepreneurship, lessons learned from building and selling companies, and the future of AI in real estate and mortgage industries. In this episode, Darius and John will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:04) John Berkowitz's Entrepreneurial Journey (08:37) Lessons from Yodel's Success and Challenges (16:58) Starting OJO and Its Evolution (23:22) OJO's Impact on Real Estate and Technology (24:25) The Journey to Acquiring Movoto (27:36) Integrating Real Estate and Mortgage (30:48) The Merger with Lower (35:29) Understanding the Real Estate Market (39:59) The Impact of AI on Real Estate (48:00) Overcoming Barriers to Greatness John Berkowitz is the President of Real Estate at Lower and General Manager of Movoto, where he leads efforts to integrate real estate search, agent support, and financing into a seamless homeownership experience. A seasoned entrepreneur and real estate technology leader, Berkowitz founded OJO Labs to help consumers make smarter homebuying decisions through personalized technology. He is also an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Central Texas Award winner, recognized for his impact and innovation in the real estate industry. Connect with John: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnberkowitz  OJO Labs: https://ojo.com/ Lower: https://www.lower.com/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust. — Isaiah 40:15 Here the prophet Isaiah portrays God's superiority over all the nations of the earth. The world's great economic and military powers are no match for God. Empires rise and fall, but God remains the Sovereign Lord over all. Armies develop weapons and conquer other powers, but then other, stronger armies rise—and fall. In the meantime God remains on the throne of the universe. In poetic language, Isaiah says that all these nations, with all their power, are to God “like a drop in a bucket” or like dust on a set of scales. And islands, with their charm and beauty, are only like fine dust that can blow away in a breeze.God is incomparable in his power. He is unique in his wisdom. He is indisputable in his governing. He is infinitely greater than everything he has created. Nothing compares to God. No one can equal him. In today's world we have more than 200 nations. Even all of them together cannot compare with God. God is greater than the universe. He is infinitely greater than anything that exists.Despite his greatness, the Lord is the personal God who cares about each one of us. He knows your name. He loves you with an everlasting love and draws you to himself. He has never given up on loving you, and he wants you to have full life with him forever. Sovereign Lord, humble our hearts before you. Though you rule the universe, you know and love each one of us. Draw us close, and keep us in your never-ending care. Amen.

On August 24, 410 AD, the Visigoths walked into Rome. They didn't break down the gates. They didn't storm the walls. The gates were opened from the inside — by slaves, by people who had been living under the Empire for years and had quietly stopped believing in it.The conventional story of the Sack of Rome is barbarian invasion. Fire and screaming. Civilization ending in a single night. That's the Hollywood version. The reality is quieter and worse.Rome wasn't murdered. It was hollowed out over more than two centuries by three forces that had nothing to do with barbarians.The first was money. The silver denarius had been debased so consistently that by 410 the coins were essentially worthless metal stamped with the emperor's face — a promise nobody believed anymore. Soldiers stopped showing up because they were being paid with garbage. Tax collectors demanded payment in gold and silver because the state's own currency wasn't worth taking.The second was borders. On the last day of 406, the Rhine froze and tens of thousands of Vandals, Suebi, and Alans walked across into Roman Gaul. The forts along the river were empty or close to it. The garrisons had been pulled back, stripped to fight civil wars in Italy, or simply never replaced. The frontier wasn't overrun. It was abandoned.The third was power. The Emperor Honorius was hiding in Ravenna — a swamp city with marsh walls — issuing laws that nobody enforced. When they told him Rome had fallen, he thought they meant his pet chicken, a bird he had named Roma. He had become emperor at eight years old. He had never led an army, never governed a province, never made a decision that wasn't filtered through palace bureaucrats more interested in their own survival than the Empire's.When Alaric's Visigoths arrived at the gates of Rome in August 410, the city's own slaves opened them.Rome didn't fall that day. Not really. The Visigoths left after three days. Honorius stayed in Ravenna. The Empire limped on for another 66 years. But everyone who mattered understood what 410 meant. The machine had been failing for centuries. The sack was just the paperwork catching up.Empires don't fall. They hollow out. And hollowing is worse than falling — because from the outside, everything still looks intact.00:00 — Rome Wasn't Murdered, It Was Hollowed Out01:54 — Welcome to The Roman Pattern02:19 — Rome in 410: A Theater Set03:06 — Two Centuries of Debasement05:15 — December 406: When the Rhine Froze06:53 — Alaric: The Visigoth Who Wanted to Be Roman08:16 — Honorius and His Chicken Named Roma09:10 — August 24, 410: The Gates Open From Inside10:29 — Saint Jerome Wept in Bethlehem11:50 — Why Rome Didn't Fall (Yet)12:44 — The Three-Link Chain: Money, Borders, Power14:02 — Hollowing Is Worse Than Falling14:53 — The Universal Pattern15:55 — Same Playbook, Different Century

All things were created through Him and for Him. Above all creation, this includes the powers and principalities of this world. Christians proclaim a God who is above all governors, governments, nations, rulers, and even angelic beings. This is a deeply subversive message—and a dangerous one. Throughout history, earthly powers have demanded ultimate allegiance, loyalty, and recognition. The early Christians refused. Empires attempted to silence this message through force, persecution, and their ultimate threat: death itself. Yet Christ overcame death, exposing the weakness and fraudulent claims of every power that seeks to rival His authority. So how do we balance honoring the authorities Christ has established to govern the world without diminishing our allegiance and obedience to the exalted Christ? What are powers and principalities? Why are they so important to understanding the biblical story? And what does any of this have to do with how Christians relate to governments today? Tune in today to find out, because the best conversations happen after class.

True Crime Tuesday presents:  Skyring Water: Cold War Spies & Family Ties with Researcher/Author Beau L'Amour!Louis and Beau L'Amour present a collaboration across time, an epic novel of Cold War suspense, as a pair of unlikely heroes, a woman without a name, and the undefeated agents of the Third Reich find themselves locked in a deadly race to control the greatest secret of the 20th century.1961. The world is on the brink of nuclear war. Walls are dividing East and West. Empires are crumbling. And in Barcelona, chaos is unleashed when a rogue officer of the East German STASI attempts to blackmail a pair of struggling arms dealers. The secret—30 tons of stolen gold hidden in an icebound wilderness at the end of the world.Mike Fowler is a former Navy salvage diver and OSS assassin. Anton Voss is an expatriate German scientist whose past grows darker the closer anyone looks. Once they might have been enemies, yet the two share an inseparable bond; they have saved one another's lives. But all of that is put at risk when Mike discovers Anton standing over a midnight visitor with a gun in his hand.Now they're on the run, allied with gangsters, pursued by the CIA, Israeli intelligence, and a shadowy cabal bent on creating an invisible empire. The trail leads from the rain-soaked docks of Marseilles to the futuristic towers of Caracas and the ruins of a secret island laboratory in Argentine Patagonia. The only way for Mike Fowler to save his oldest friends and the woman he loves is to unlock a decades-old mystery buried in his partner's Nazi past . . . before it destroys them all.On today's TCT, we sit down with Beau L'Amour to talk about his father, Louis' legacy, some of Beau's best childhood memories of North Dakota, How the idea and the final book, Skyring Water came together.  And, we discuss the rich tapestry of plotlines and characters that are interwoven throughout this timeless new classic! Get your copy of "Skyring Water" here:  https://bit.ly/4ubENUXLearn more about the legacy of Louis L'Amour, order Louis' books, and more here: https://louislamour.com/Find out more about Beau L'Amour here:  http://beaulamour.com/PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG!Check out the arrest video of the one-armed woman who was ticketed for being on her cell phone while driving.... with the hand she doesn't have! : https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-news-viral-tiktok-charges-dismissed-for-woman-without-right-hand-cited-for-holding-phone-while-driving-south-florida-texting-while-driving-wireless-communication-deviceJessica Freeburg is offering a new program on her website! STOP SHRINKING: A 30 Day Path to Calm Inner Authority is for everyone who finds themselves:- Overthinking- People Pleasing- Replaying Conversations for hours- Shrinking when you want to speak- Reacting when you wish you had stayed calm.THIS COURSE WAS CREATED FOR YOU! Find out more here:  https://www.jessicafreeburg.com/stop-shrinkingCheck out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/and check out Jess on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwritesFor the first time, get ALL NEW TRUE CRIME TUESDAY GEAR!  Represent your favorite true crime podcast in style! There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! Check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps!and subscribe to the Darkness Radio YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis#crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #louislamour #beaulamour #skyringwater #mikefowler #crimefiction #spythriller #coldwarspies #worldwarII #nazis #mossad #antonvoss #nicole #jackjohnson #heinrichhartmann #ottoskorzeny #surpriseendings #cubanrevolution #raisingsubmarines #assault #murder #armssmuggling   #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor  #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #airplanecrimes #sexcrimes