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In the explosive finale of Arc 3 Shaddy must look deep within himself to find the true meaning of Axis if he stands any chance of saving the day. Be sure to stick around for the epilogue after the credits roll! --- GET MORE ROTATING HEROES ACTION ON PATREON ROTATOES! If you enjoyed this episode and need of more space shenanigans in your life, then check out The Rotating Heroes Patreon and be sure to use the code SHADDY50 to get 50% off your first month!Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Arc Barks, and Off Leash: Character Creations before each new campaign starts. You'll also receive instant, ad-free access to the ENTIRE back catalogue of campaigns, listen to the latest Axis episodes as soon as they drop, bonus shows, live streams, exclusive character art, AMAs and much, much more!WANT EVEN MORE ACTUAL PLAY GOODNESS? Then listen to 12 Sided Studios' newest production Oaths & Empires: a dark fantasy D&D adventure featuring Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's Luke Dale and Tom McKay. Set in the Witcher-esk inspired world of the Isle of Veil, journey with our two rookie players as they navigate their very first game. Rotating Heroes is a 12 Sided Studios Production
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
Music Monday is back after a summer of guest episodes. We've got clips from Flailing Idiot, The Cherry Bombs, Burning Out, Common Perry, Michael Bush, Stealing Lions, Arrows vs. Empires, Manuel BHG, Post Drome, Limp Wizurdz, Cliffhanger, Games We Play, Shitison, Chris Berseth, Hellish Nightmare Squadron, and Me, Grimlock! Head to the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook group and read the pinned post for how to send in your song for a future Music Monday And check out mxpx.com. We've got tour dates. We're in Milan for the Punkadeka Festival, our only European show this year. We're back in Australia in December for all three Good Things Festival stops. New record, Living in the Chaos, is coming soon. Keep checking livinginthechaos.net Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 1-360-830-6660 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi1BJ27GDAFodXuDqgYia5g Follow @mikeherreraTD everywhere https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast If you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Produced and edited by Bob McKnight @Producer_Bob Additional production by Christine Hall @shirtsizesmall
Jeremy Ryan Slate on Rome, oligarchy, currency, and the breakdown of the West Graham Dunlop and Darren Grimes sit down with Jeremy Ryan Slate for a wide-ranging conversation about civilizational collapse, using Rome as the main historical lens. Jeremy argues that the West is following a familiar pattern of monetary debasement, immigration strain, and declining political ethics, while Darren and Graham push the discussion toward technology, energy, election integrity, and whether there is any humane way to stabilize the system. We discuss why the Roman pattern may be repeating across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe, what actually causes collapse, and whether reform is still possible through currency, production, and energy. Key topics Jeremy lays out his "Roman pattern" framework with three main drivers of collapse: monetary debasement, immigration pressure, and the loss of ethics among political leaders. The conversation turns to whether the West should be viewed as one collapsing bloc or as a set of countries moving at different speeds through the same decline. Jeremy argues that modern democracy has already drifted into oligarchy, pointing to executive power, elite control of money, and the replacement of candidates as evidence. The hosts compare modern politics to Rome's client patron system, where voting and public policy often rewarded whoever could hand out the most benefits. A major thread is the 1913 turning point in the US: the 17th Amendment, federal income tax, and the Federal Reserve Act. The group also discusses the War Powers Act, executive war-making, and how crises are used to expand state power. Jeremy says collapse is usually slow, not cinematic, and compares it to Rome's long degradation rather than a sudden movie-style fall. Darren and Graham explore whether universal high income, automation, or energy abundance could replace broken welfare and monetary systems. Jeremy pushes back on the idea of unconditional handouts, arguing that any workable system still needs incentives, value creation, and consequences for bad behavior. The most optimistic path, in Jeremy's view, is a two-pronged fix: cut waste and rebuild industrial production. They also dig into energy as the next big frontier, especially nuclear power, grid modernization, and the idea of backing currency through actual productive capacity. The episode closes with Jeremy explaining his work on The Roman Pattern, Hidden Forces in History, and the Athenian Book Club. Timestamps 00:00 - Jeremy Ryan Slate returns to discuss Rome, collapse, and the modern West 02:30 - Are the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe collapsing together? 04:12 - The three pillars of the Roman pattern 05:50 - Does democracy naturally degrade into oligarchy? 07:45 - Candidate replacement and why that does not feel democratic 10:13 - Rome's voting tribes and patronage politics 12:57 - Why 1913 matters: the 17th Amendment, income tax, and the Federal Reserve 14:48 - War powers, executive overreach, and the legacy of crisis politics 20:56 - Why Jeremy is conflicted on Trump 23:32 - Canada's media capture and lack of a pressure release valve 28:20 - The Eastern Roman Empire, Christianity, and gold-backed stability 31:10 - Universal high income versus production-based living 35:05 - Energy production as the next frontier 36:47 - Nuclear power, outdated grids, and the need for more capacity 41:39 - Darren's version of UBI and the idea of covering necessities only 45:41 - Meritocracy, innovation, and the return of useful standards 50:46 - Which empires handled decline best, and why the English lasted so long 54:19 - Currency, inflation, and why debased money destroys civilizations 59:46 - Collapse as a slow multigenerational decline 62:49 - Where the US sits compared to the Roman timeline 69:21 - Trump, the midterms, and whether anything can really get fixed 70:06 - Election integrity, local reporting, and the problem of fraud 73:43 - Cutting waste, shrinking debt, and reducing the state's burden 79:14 - AI, efficiency, and finding waste faster 81:55 - Jeremy's hopeful path: industry, tax reduction, and waste cleanup 84:13 - Jeremy's broader work: history, culture, and the Athenian Book Club 86:49 - Wrap-up and final thoughts west v usa is this just organic how would we fix it ww1 Studying civilizational collapse through Rome. 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AI news this week: We're changing AI For Humans. Not ending it, despite what the first two minutes of this video would have you believe. Kevin wanted a memorial service. On today's AI For Humans, Kevin Pereira and Gavin Purcell take a beat to talk about what three years of covering AI every single week has actually been like, why the whole thing got so weird, and what we want this show to be from here. Short version: less breaking news, more of us actually using this stuff and showing you what's worth your time. We are not going to be the show that covers lab drama or tells you the world is ending. Plenty of people have that handled. Also: we're going back to weekly, with the freedom to pop up a second time when something big happens or when we want to try a dumb experiment. And Will.i.am has invented a new file format, which is a sentence we did not expect to type in 2026. Plus: RobotWatch is stacked. Two thousand humanoid robots descend on Beijing for the World Humanoid Robot Games, a Unitree "Superman" robot jumps considerably too far, a one year running comparison shows how fast this is all moving, and Claude gets put in charge of a robot controlled car. Then AI See What You Did There (And How They Did It) with Techhalla's MiniMax H3 paper artcraft prompt, a Cobra Commander rickroll, and an AI playing Age of Empires 2. And before we go, we check in with our original co-host Gash to see if he's even possible anymore. THREE YEARS IN AND THE ROBOTS STILL RUN INTO WALLS. SO DO WE. // Show Links // Gavin's tweet about burning out on covering this stuff https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2087927136778907885?s=20 The robot that runs incredibly fast and then directly into a wall https://x.com/ErenChenAI/status/2089411799003111634?s=20 Will.i.am's new file format https://x.com/KeziahMallam/status/2089375815498695102?s=20 Robot army preparing for the World Humanoid Robot Games https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/2089761213957947482?s=20 Beijing to host games featuring more than 2,000 humanoid robots (Aug 22 to 26) https://caliber.az/en/post/beijing-to-host-games-featuring-more-than-2-000-humanoid-robots Unitree "Superman" robot jumping TOO far https://youtu.be/O7OkiZfIlS4?si=0beq9oHc_0KIuVbq One year robot running comparison https://x.com/XH_Lee23/status/2090029122055786896?s=20 Claude robot controlled car https://x.com/Hesamation/status/2090088199557157075?s=20 Techhalla's MiniMax H3 paper artcraft video prompt https://x.com/techhalla/status/2089267788896412146?s=20 Cobra Commander MiniMax H3 rickroll https://www.reddit.com/r/StableDiffusion/comments/1vs95w7/gi_joe_commander_roll_minimax_h3/ AI plays Age of Empires 2 https://youtu.be/ZBdAe3ZwKds?si=PsFJIFMS2j4lYXXo // Join the AI For Humans community // Join the AI For Humans Discord https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Support AI For Humans on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow Subscribe to the AI For Humans newsletter https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow AI For Humans on X: @AIForHumansShow https://x.com/AIForHumansShow Follow AI For Humans on TikTok: @aiforhumansshow https://www.tiktok.com/@aiforhumansshow Speaking and booking https://www.aiforhumans.show/
In the explosive finale of Arc 3 Shaddy must look deep within himself to find the true meaning of Axis if he stands any chance of saving the day. Be sure to stick around for the epilogue after the credits roll! --- GET MORE ROTATING HEROES ACTION ON PATREON ROTATOES! If you enjoyed this episode and need of more space shenanigans in your life, then check out The Rotating Heroes Patreon and be sure to use the code SHADDY50 to get 50% off your first month!Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Arc Barks, and Off Leash: Character Creations before each new campaign starts. You'll also receive instant, ad-free access to the ENTIRE back catalogue of campaigns, listen to the latest Axis episodes as soon as they drop, bonus shows, live streams, exclusive character art, AMAs and much, much more!WANT EVEN MORE ACTUAL PLAY GOODNESS? Then listen to 12 Sided Studios' newest production Oaths & Empires: a dark fantasy D&D adventure featuring Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's Luke Dale and Tom McKay. Set in the Witcher-esk inspired world of the Isle of Veil, journey with our two rookie players as they navigate their very first game. Rotating Heroes is a 12 Sided Studios Production
IT'S HERE! Pre-Order the 4th installment of the Ashtown Burial Series at ashtownburials.com.A decade ago, Canon published Empires of Dirt, and given our cultural moment now, the subtitle is interesting to look back on. That subtitle was “Secularism, Radical Islam, and the Mere Christendom Alternative.”In some respects, the terrain back then was quite different than it is today, but in other ways, it is still the same old game . . . only more pronounced and amplified. It is the same old pudding, but somebody put more eggs into it, and then somebody else took an egg whisk to it.I can see that puzzled look on your faces. Please allow me to explain.For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/
Our Bros come face to face with every Turlett's worst nightmare, a workers union. However it soon becomes clear that their mission may be more closely aligned with the goals of ELF than they first thought. --- GET MORE ROTATING HEROES ACTION ON PATREON ROTATOES! If you enjoyed this episode and need of more space shenanigans in your life, then check out The Rotating Heroes Patreon and be sure to use the code SHADDY50 to get 50% off your first month!Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Arc Barks, and Off Leash: Character Creations before each new campaign starts. You'll also receive instant, ad-free access to the ENTIRE back catalogue of campaigns, listen to the latest Axis episodes as soon as they drop, bonus shows, live streams, exclusive character art, AMAs and much, much more!WANT EVEN MORE ACTUAL PLAY GOODNESS? Then listen to 12 Sided Studios' newest production Oaths & Empires: a dark fantasy D&D adventure featuring Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's Luke Dale and Tom McKay. Set in the Witcher-esk inspired world of the Isle of Veil, journey with our two rookie players as they navigate their very first game. Rotating Heroes is a 12 Sided Studios Production
Are you one of those aerial wargamers who prefers the “heavy ones”? We're talking about airships, what did you think we meant? Anyway, if steampunk airships is your thing, check out this interview with Dan Mazur of Guard Tower Games as he talks about his game, Airships and Empires. Maybe, just maybe, there is a “heavy one” out there that is just right for you… and your airships! As always, check out our store for the latest in Blood Red Skies and Aerial Wargaming miniatures, accessories and more! https://www.leadpursuit.net/store
Salt has shaped human history for thousands of years, serving as a seasoning, a preservative, and one of the world's most valuable commodities. This episode explores what salt is, where it comes from, how it has been harvested throughout history, and the many ways it has influenced civilizations. Along the way, you'll hear about ancient trade routes, salt production, food preservation, and the surprising role salt continues to play in everyday life. It's steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Salt, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Bros come face to face with every Turlett's worst nightmare, a workers union. However it soon becomes clear that their mission may be more closely aligned with the goals of ELF than they first thought. --- GET MORE ROTATING HEROES ACTION ON PATREON ROTATOES! If you enjoyed this episode and need of more space shenanigans in your life, then check out The Rotating Heroes Patreon and be sure to use the code SHADDY50 to get 50% off your first month!Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Arc Barks, and Off Leash: Character Creations before each new campaign starts. You'll also receive instant, ad-free access to the ENTIRE back catalogue of campaigns, listen to the latest Axis episodes as soon as they drop, bonus shows, live streams, exclusive character art, AMAs and much, much more!WANT EVEN MORE ACTUAL PLAY GOODNESS? Then listen to 12 Sided Studios' newest production Oaths & Empires: a dark fantasy D&D adventure featuring Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's Luke Dale and Tom McKay. Set in the Witcher-esk inspired world of the Isle of Veil, journey with our two rookie players as they navigate their very first game. Rotating Heroes is a 12 Sided Studios Production
Gold has always fascinated human civilization. Empires pursued it. Kings protected it. Alchemists devoted entire lifetimes attempting to understand it. History remembers the metal. Perhaps it overlooked the question. Suppose gold was never the destination. Suppose freedom was. Every intimate relationship confronts two people with an invisible furnace. Nobody enters believing they carry lead. They arrive convinced they carry love, certainty, maturity, wisdom, and good intentions. The heat of genuine intimacy produces a different inventory. Hidden laws begin announcing themselves. The Law of Chasing convinces pursuit feels safer than presence. The Law of Controlled Distance preserves connection while preventing exposure. The Law of Silence disguises avoidance as peace. The Law of Confusion transforms emotional unpredictability into familiarity until chaos feels more trustworthy than clarity. None of these laws appear on a marriage license. No university teaches them. Few people consciously choose them. Yet millions faithfully obey them every day. That possibility shifts today's investigation away from compatibility and toward governance. Who governs your consciousness when conflict arrives? Who governs your perception when abandonment feels possible? Who governs your choices when love demands surrender rather than control? Perhaps the greatest deception in intimate life has never been believing another person completed us. Perhaps the deeper deception involved mistaking inherited psychological legislation for free will itself. Within this investigation, alchemy becomes neither mythology nor decoration. It becomes a disciplined metaphor for examining whether consciousness grows lighter or denser under relational pressure. Gold represents increasing freedom from unconscious conditioning. Lead represents continued allegiance to invisible laws written by fear, attachment, survival, and unfinished history. The Relationship Alchemist therefore asks only one question. When love places your consciousness into the fire, which part of you becomes free… and which part refuses to surrender?
On this week's Roz & Mocha Deep Dive, the crew reveals the one celebrity or historical figure they'd bring back, debates whether they'd take a guaranteed $50,000 or risk it all for a shot at $1 million, shares the pop culture moments they can't stop thinking about, discusses the weirdest things seen on dating apps, and imagines which teen movie stereotypes they'd be. Plus, could there be a final showdown between Mocha and Shem? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today I'm joined by Eddie Stivers, President of Stivers Auto Group. He breaks down why his own cost of people sits at 56% of gross against Carvana's 20%, and the plan to fix it within 36 months. Eddie also unpacks how he is using Claude to catch missed fleet sales and rethink decades of gut-feel vehicle ordering. Topics: 03:30Ford Hit Dead Last In Satisfaction. 08:05Stivers Buys Broken Toys. 10:30Repeatable Turnaround Playbook Works. 14:16Car Business Is Now Tech-Driven. 37:35AI Disrupts Dealerships In 18 Months. 37:55Carvana's Cost Crushes Dealers At 56%. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Digital Dealer - Discover what's working in sales, service, marketing, AI, and operations Join us September 22–23 in Detroit. CDG readers: save 25% — just use code CDG25OFF at checkout. Register today @ here. 2. CDG Circles – Connect with verified dealers, join topic and OEM-specific groups, and get real-world strategies —all inside the CDG Platform. Learn more @ here. 3. Plug – If your dealership is taking EV trade-ins or looking for used EV inventory, you need to check out @ here. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
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In this episode, Brian Ker, founder of Snowball Developments, shares insights into industrial real estate investing, market analysis, and the importance of disciplined investment strategies. Discover how Snowball Development leverages market fundamentals and investor relationships to grow sustainably. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
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 explore the final passages of the essay discussing the manner in which most empires decay and collapse. Glubb lays out the final stages of empire and the factors that he believes lead to the inevitable end of the civilization, but is there any way to avoid that fate? Find more New Fist here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZST1WEN9gMY_x3zDWKOnIA 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
A mysterious and threatening voice hails our bros over the radio, knowing failure is not an option they proceed to dive head first into the unknown in a bid to complete their mission.--- GET MORE ROTATING HEROES ACTION ON PATREON ROTATOES! If you enjoyed this episode and need of more space shenanigans in your life, then check out The Rotating Heroes Patreon and be sure to use the code SHADDY50 to get 50% off your first month!Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Arc Barks, and Off Leash: Character Creations before each new campaign starts. You'll also receive instant, ad-free access to the ENTIRE back catalogue of campaigns, listen to the latest Axis episodes as soon as they drop, bonus shows, live streams, exclusive character art, AMAs and much, much more!WANT EVEN MORE ACTUAL PLAY GOODNESS? Then listen to 12 Sided Studios' newest production Oaths & Empires: a dark fantasy D&D adventure featuring Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's Luke Dale and Tom McKay. Set in the Witcher-esk inspired world of the Isle of Veil, journey with our two rookie players as they navigate their very first game. Rotating Heroes is a 12 Sided Studios Production
Ses voyages imaginaires vers la Lune et le Soleil défièrent l'Église et rêvèrent d'une autre condition pour l'Homme. Bien avant le héros au nez flamboyant de Rostand, Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac fut un philosophe et un pionnier de la science-fiction.Remontez le temps avec Franck Ferrand et découvrez l'étonnante vie de Cyrano de Bergerac, l'un des précurseurs de la science-fiction ! Bien loin de l'image du bretteur gascon immortalisée par Edmond Rostand, cet homme aux multiples facettes a marqué son époque par son esprit libre et visionnaire.
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 explore the central nature that religion plays in the rise of empires and how its decline coincides with a rise in selfishness. We'll also analyze the roll that welfare plays in decadence, which always spells doom for an empire. Find more New Fist here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZST1WEN9gMY_x3zDWKOnIA 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
Historian and author Lord Conrad Black joins Secrets of Statecraft _to discuss the third volume of his monumental _Political and Strategic History of the World, covering the turbulent years from the reign of Louis XIV to the outbreak of the First World War. The conversation explores the rise and fall of great empires, the enduring influence of statesmen such as Napoleon, Lincoln, Washington, Bismarck, and Teddy Roosevelt, and the forces that shaped the modern international order. Black offers provocative reassessments of the American Revolution, the British Empire, the French Revolution, and the Congress of Vienna, while examining whether history is driven by great individuals or larger historical currents. Roberts and Black also discuss what the successes and failures of the past can teach us about today's geopolitical challenges—and whether humanity's long march has truly been one of progress.
Pastor Steve continues his series on Kingdom vs. Empire. He talks about the difference between the Kingdom fo God and the Empires of the world.
In this week's episode, we sort of turn the tables on Jonathan to discuss the art of assembling anthologies, and in particular no fewer than four books he has coming out over the next few months: Revolution in the Heart: Stories Inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin, The Book of the Dead, Vaster Than Empires:, Speculative Fiction of the Eternal and the Ephemeral , and The Locus Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year: Volume 1. Not surprisingly, there is a story behind each of these. One honors one of our greatest writers, another continues a popular series that began with The Book of Dragons and The Book of Witches, a third comes from MIT Press, and the fourth includes stories voted on by jurors at Locus magazine. Along the way we both get to mention some of our favorite writers, along with new discoveries and other surprises—in other words, why anthologies are almost always fun to read. Order links: Revolution in the Heart, Titan Books, September The Book of the Dead, Harper Voyager, October 2026 Vaster than Empires, MIT Press, November 2026 The Locus Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year: Volume 1, Locus Press, November 2026
A mysterious and threatening voice hails our bros over the radio, knowing failure is not an option they proceed to dive head first into the unknown in a bid to complete their mission.--- GET MORE ROTATING HEROES ACTION ON PATREON ROTATOES! If you enjoyed this episode and need of more space shenanigans in your life, then check out The Rotating Heroes Patreon and be sure to use the code SHADDY50 to get 50% off your first month!Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Arc Barks, and Off Leash: Character Creations before each new campaign starts. You'll also receive instant, ad-free access to the ENTIRE back catalogue of campaigns, listen to the latest Axis episodes as soon as they drop, bonus shows, live streams, exclusive character art, AMAs and much, much more!WANT EVEN MORE ACTUAL PLAY GOODNESS? Then listen to 12 Sided Studios' newest production Oaths & Empires: a dark fantasy D&D adventure featuring Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's Luke Dale and Tom McKay. Set in the Witcher-esk inspired world of the Isle of Veil, journey with our two rookie players as they navigate their very first game. Rotating Heroes is a 12 Sided Studios Production
North America and the World underwent massive changes 300 years ago. Empires were growing, cultures were intersecting, colliding, and clashing, political & religious institutions were changing, science was advancing, music, art, and architecture were undergoing a revolution. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/zP28Fn8O7Ik which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A Early Modern Age books at https://amzn.to/3RI2Ud4 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's Books: https://amzn.to/3k8 Audio credits: Everything Everywhere Daily podcast with Gary Arndt: The Year 1700 (Episode 1700; Glassbox Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. In our sample game we look at playing as Austria and aiming for a Diplomatic Victory. And our focus is on puppeting City-States, but I misunderstood and instead of making a Diplomatic Victory easier, it makes it harder. I still managed to get my Diplomatic Victory, but a Science or Domination Victory would definitely have been easier in this scenario. Playing Civilization V, Part 14 Now I am at turn 340, I just puppeted another City-State, and I have one more on the way. I have sent a large number of military units, both land and sea, to the City-States that are on Japan's border. If he tries anything now he will likely regret it. Now I am starting to build things I had not bothered with before, like Granaries and Amphitheaters. I got a couple of Great Engineers, and used them to rush build Wonders. I am nearly finished puppeting all of the City-States, and my Happiness and Income are both quite healthy. I am in such good shape I started to build the World's Fair, which I initally proposed then ignored. At this point I only have one more City-State to puppet, then I will have puppeted every City-State in the game. So it is time to put my large income to use in other ways by giving gifts to the other players. I may want to get a few more votes on my side to get over the top in the World Leader vote when it happens. On turn 357 I completed the puppeting of all of the City-States in the game. Meanwhile, I am building up my Science and building Wonders as they become available. I didn't build any in the early game because I had other priorities, but now I have a strong military, high income, and no other pressing needs. My score on the Leader Board is now double that of my nearest competitor which is still Japan. And their denunciation me of just expired with them taking no action. I used a Great Engineer to rush build the Porcelain Tower, earning me another Great Scientist, which I then used to build another Academy. At this point it is mostly a slog to the finish. Since I was so dominant and so wealthy I could afford to pursue a couple of other options just in case. One was a Science victory, which looked like a possibility, though it would be close. I had to be very focused in my Science Research. The other option was a Culture victory, and I had dominated two other empires culturally without half trying, and I was generating Great Artists, Great Musicians, and Great Writers pretty rapidly. So I built Museums, then Archeologists, and grabbed every artifact I find to stuff into the Museums. But the final Victory came when I researched Globalization. This tech allows you to get an extra vote in a World Council for every Spy you send to another empire's capital and designate as an Ambassador. I immediately sent my spies out (they had previously been in my cities doing counter-espionage since I had a tech lead). And a few turns later a vote for World Leader came up and I won. This was my first time using Maria Theresa of Austria as my leader, and it was fun, but in the end puppeting all of the City-Staters actually made it harder to win a Diplomatic victory. In other games I have played, every City-State that was an ally was an extra vote in the World Council, and I assumed that making them puppets would mean I would get that many votes. But that didn't happen. Of course, if I had read more carefully in the Civilization Wiki I would have realized this, because it says there very clearly that Austria is one of the worst Empires to pick if you are going for a Diplomatic victory. So the fact that I managed it anyway is nice. I think I actually could have done a Science victory as I had my Spaceship half-built when I won the Diplomatic Victory. But I hope this analysis of how I actually played this game will be helpful to someone else. Links https://www.palain.com/gaming/civilization-v/playing-civilization-v-part-14/ Provide feedback on this episode.
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Well, there goes the July Run. We'll take down Empires, but the rats and mice in the drains will never cease to trouble us.Best we just delete the last game against the Bombers from our memory bank and move on.Reboot. Look forward.Battle Of The Bridge. Biggest Rivalry in Australia.At stake: bragging rights. Strutting rights on Bronte. The Anzac bloody bridge. And maybe even our place in the top 8, sorry top 10, whatever the encouragement awards policy now covers.Whatever—we just have to win.Let's hope for more than 23 high speed fkn metres from our leaders this time.NEVER SURRENDER----To get in contact, drop us an email, comment on Spotify or message us on X.We love reviews or ratings.Email: thesquinterspodcast@gmail.comSupport: buymeacoffee.com/thesquintersYouTube: NeverSurrenderByTheSquintersX: TheSquintersInstagram: gws_squintersFB: thesquintersTikTok: the.squinters
Have you ever wondered what the real difference is between a pirate, a corsair, and a buccaneer? Most of us use those words as if they all mean the same thing... but they really don't.This week on Spanish Loops, Fran and I had a great time untangling one of the most fascinating chapters of history.We talk about who these men really were, who paid them, what they were after, and why Spain's ships crossing the Atlantic became some of the most valuable (and dangerous) targets on Earth.It turns out the story isn't simply about buried treasure, eye patches, and walking the plank. Behind every attack was money, politics, and a fierce struggle for control of the riches flowing between the Americas and Europe. Some sailed under a king's blessing, others answered to no one but themselves, and more than once the same man could be considered a hero... or a criminal... depending on which country was telling the story.We'll also explain how the discovery of the New World transformed international trade forever and why the Caribbean became the center stage for one of history's greatest maritime rivalries.It's an episode full of surprising stories, incredible characters, and plenty of myths that deserve to be busted. Curious about the people who ruled the seas and why they mattered far more than Hollywood usually tells us?, you'll definitely enjoy this one.Come aboard, and join us for another adventure on Spanish Loops.
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.
Welcome to the first episode of this definitely-not-chrtismas themed Rotating Heroes Arc in July!Our hero Shaddy has been entrusted with an important mission by his parents to prevent a large corporate takeover that threatens the stock value of the Turlett family business. Accompanied by his brother Yernal, and some unintentional holiday cheer, Shaddy sets off once again to save the day. Your cast this Christmas Arc has been Edward Spence as your guesting GMJon Mackey as Shaddyand Jasper William Cartwright as Yernal --- GET MORE ROTATING HEROES ACTION ON PATREON ROTATOES! If you enjoyed this episode and need of more space shenanigans in your life, then check out The Rotating Heroes Patreon!Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Arc Barks, and Off Leash: Character Creations before each new campaign starts. You'll also receive instant, ad-free access to the ENTIRE back catalogue of campaigns, listen to the latest Axis episodes as soon as they drop, bonus shows, live streams, exclusive character art, AMAs and much, much more!WANT EVEN MORE ACTUAL PLAY GOODNESS? Then listen to 12 Sided Studios' newest production Oaths & Empires: a dark fantasy D&D adventure featuring Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's Luke Dale and Tom McKay. Set in the Witcher-esk inspired world of the Isle of Veil, journey with our two rookie players as they navigate their very first game. Rotating Heroes is a 12 Sided Studios Production
In this episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we explore the complex dynamics of the Mesopotamian campaign during the First World War – where subject peoples, caught between the collapsing Ottoman Empire and the advancing British, navigated their loyalties with survival in mind.**Drawing on Eugene Rogan's masterful *The Fall of the Ottomans*, we examine the Arab rebellions that erupted in the Middle Euphrates region in 1915. The Ottomans, desperate to hold their empire together, attempted to enforce conscription among their Arab subjects – many of whom had no desire to die in a war they had not chosen. When Ottoman authorities clamped down on deserters, the shrine cities of Najaf and Karbala exploded in rebellion.The rebellion was not nationalist in the modern sense. The rebels did not seek independence; they sought autonomy from a distant Ottoman state that was extracting their young men and disrupting their lives. In Najaf, deserters holed up in the shrine city. When Ottoman soldiers violated local customs by searching under women's veils, the townspeople turned against them. The rebellion spread to Karbala, Al-Hilla, Samawah, and other towns, with rebels burning government buildings, destroying records, and driving Ottoman soldiers out.As the British advanced up the Tigris and Euphrates, local populations made pragmatic choices. Arab villages flew white flags to welcome the new conquerors. The Ottomans, meanwhile, faced a collapse of morale that led to mass surrenders – including at the town of Amara, where a single British steamer with a crew of eight sailors accepted the surrender of hundreds of Ottoman troops.We also explore the divided loyalties of figures like Ali Djaoudat, an Iraqi Arab officer who had served the Ottomans loyally but secretly sympathised with the Arab autonomy movement. His capture by British forces – after being ambushed by Bedouin tribesmen who had turned against the Ottomans – illustrates the complexity of the situation.**Topics covered:**- Eugene Rogan's *The Fall of the Ottomans*- Ottoman conscription and desertion in Mesopotamia- The Najaf rebellion of May 1915- The Karbala uprising and its spread- The collapse of Ottoman morale- The British advance and "Townsend's Regatta"- The surrender at Amara- The divided loyalties of Arab officers- Robert Fisk's "Lord Blair of Kut" comment- The experience of colonised peoples between two empires---*Eugene Rogan's *The Fall of the Ottomans* is available from all good bookshops. Please consider buying from an independent retailer.**If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us – we are migrating from Patreon to Substack. Details in the show notes.*Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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
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