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Iran is facing what many experts describe as a looming state of “water bankruptcy”— a crisis where demand has so profoundly outstripped supply that the very foundations of economic stability, social cohesion, and national security are under strain. From drying reservoirs in Tehran to collapsing aquifers and land subsistence, water is no longer just an environmental issue — it's a political one. Into Iran's fifth consecutive year of drought, the president has openly warned that we may have no other choice but to move the capital if sufficient rainfall doesn't come. And to unpack this, today we are joined by Milad Jafari. He is an Iranian political scientist, rearcher and policy analyst specialising in water diplomacy and governance with a water science and engineering background, specialising in water governance issues in Tehran and transboundary challenges of the Helmand and Yarmouk rivers. He serves as an editorial board member at World Water Policy, a member of the Iranian Water Diplomacy Associate and a youth associate with the Blue Peace Middle East. The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organized crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.Tell us what you liked!The SafeWork Advantage PodcastMost workplaces react to violence—SafeWork Advantage shows employers how to prevent it.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Hard moments expose your standards fast, and this episode shows what discipline looks like when the stakes are life or death. Retired Staff Sergeant Jose Sanchez sits down with Joe to break down the mindset that kept him steady in Ramadi and Helmand, the blast that took his leg, and the hard choices that pulled him out of anger, isolation, and depression. His story cuts through comfort and excuses. The focus is simple: own your outcomes, build discipline through pain, and stop waiting for the perfect moment to change.   What You Will Learn: How discipline holds when pressure removes comfort and control How to regain momentum after injury, anger, and identity loss How ownership replaces self-pity during prolonged adversity   Tools / Frameworks: Ownership Under Pressure: Staying accountable when things go wrong Discipline Without Motivation: Doing the right thing when you don't feel like it Rebuilding Purpose: Using action to find direction after loss   If this episode hit you, put it to work. Subscribe so you get the next hard lesson. Follow the show to keep your standards high.   Timestamps: 06:43 Choosing the Marine Corps to Escape the Streets 11:13 Shock of Marine Corps Discipline and Structure 12:40 Combat Deployment and Daily Life Under Fire 14:30 The IED Blast and the Fight to Stay Alive 23:50 The Mental Battle After Injury & Identity Loss 27:57 Rebuilding Purpose Through Action & Structure   Connect to Jose: Website: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JLS143⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jls143_/?hl=en⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JLS43/

Matt Hill recounts his 21-year Army career, from growing up an Army brat, joining the Army after high school, early deployments in Bosnia and Kosovo, to the 2003 Iraq invasion and multiple tours in Afghanistan, including intense combat in Helmand's Argonaut River Valley. The episode covers life at Fort Bragg and Fort Benning, serving in the 82nd Airborne and in SFAB (Security Force Assistance Brigades), leadership as a first sergeant, the challenges of long deployments, and adjusting to civilian life while supporting family and fellow veterans. This episode is packed.

Today, Afghanistan–if it ever reaches global headlines–is portrayed as an unstable land, known more for the wars great powers fight (and often lose) on its territory. Yet for most of human history, Afghanistan wasn't on the margins of civilizations, but a cultural hub in its own right. In his new book, Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest (Reaktion Books, 2025), archaeologist Warwick Ball argues that this land was a center where the worlds of Iran, India, Central Asia, and even the Mediterranean met and mingled. Ball takes readers from the Bronze Age Oxus and Helmand civilizations through Greek Bactria, the Kushan Empire, the spread of Buddhism, and the rise of powerful Islamic dynasties. Warwick Ball is an archaeologist and author who spent over twenty years carrying out excavations, architectural studies and monumental restoration throughout the Middle East. He is the author of many books on the history and archaeology of the region including The Archaeological Gazetteer of Afghanistan. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. 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

Today, Afghanistan–if it ever reaches global headlines–is portrayed as an unstable land, known more for the wars great powers fight (and often lose) on its territory. Yet for most of human history, Afghanistan wasn't on the margins of civilizations, but a cultural hub in its own right. In his new book, Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest (Reaktion Books, 2025), archaeologist Warwick Ball argues that this land was a center where the worlds of Iran, India, Central Asia, and even the Mediterranean met and mingled. Ball takes readers from the Bronze Age Oxus and Helmand civilizations through Greek Bactria, the Kushan Empire, the spread of Buddhism, and the rise of powerful Islamic dynasties. Warwick Ball is an archaeologist and author who spent over twenty years carrying out excavations, architectural studies and monumental restoration throughout the Middle East. He is the author of many books on the history and archaeology of the region including The Archaeological Gazetteer of Afghanistan. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/central-asian-studies

Today, Afghanistan–if it ever reaches global headlines–is portrayed as an unstable land, known more for the wars great powers fight (and often lose) on its territory. Yet for most of human history, Afghanistan wasn't on the margins of civilizations, but a cultural hub in its own right. In his new book, Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest (Reaktion Books, 2025), archaeologist Warwick Ball argues that this land was a center where the worlds of Iran, India, Central Asia, and even the Mediterranean met and mingled. Ball takes readers from the Bronze Age Oxus and Helmand civilizations through Greek Bactria, the Kushan Empire, the spread of Buddhism, and the rise of powerful Islamic dynasties. Warwick Ball is an archaeologist and author who spent over twenty years carrying out excavations, architectural studies and monumental restoration throughout the Middle East. He is the author of many books on the history and archaeology of the region including The Archaeological Gazetteer of Afghanistan. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Afghanistan–if it ever reaches global headlines–is portrayed as an unstable land, known more for the wars great powers fight (and often lose) on its territory. Yet for most of human history, Afghanistan wasn't on the margins of civilizations, but a cultural hub in its own right. In his new book, Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest (Reaktion Books, 2025), archaeologist Warwick Ball argues that this land was a center where the worlds of Iran, India, Central Asia, and even the Mediterranean met and mingled. Ball takes readers from the Bronze Age Oxus and Helmand civilizations through Greek Bactria, the Kushan Empire, the spread of Buddhism, and the rise of powerful Islamic dynasties. Warwick Ball is an archaeologist and author who spent over twenty years carrying out excavations, architectural studies and monumental restoration throughout the Middle East. He is the author of many books on the history and archaeology of the region including The Archaeological Gazetteer of Afghanistan. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Today, Afghanistan–if it ever reaches global headlines–is portrayed as an unstable land, known more for the wars great powers fight (and often lose) on its territory. Yet for most of human history, Afghanistan wasn't on the margins of civilizations, but a cultural hub in its own right. In his new book, Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest (Reaktion Books, 2025), archaeologist Warwick Ball argues that this land was a center where the worlds of Iran, India, Central Asia, and even the Mediterranean met and mingled. Ball takes readers from the Bronze Age Oxus and Helmand civilizations through Greek Bactria, the Kushan Empire, the spread of Buddhism, and the rise of powerful Islamic dynasties. Warwick Ball is an archaeologist and author who spent over twenty years carrying out excavations, architectural studies and monumental restoration throughout the Middle East. He is the author of many books on the history and archaeology of the region including The Archaeological Gazetteer of Afghanistan. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

This week we dive into the incredible claims made by US marines deployed in the US-Afghan war in the early 2000s, that they witnessed real paranormal phenomena located at ‘Observation Point Rock' — an area in the Helmand province that may not have meant much to the Americans outside of battlefield tactics, but to locals it holds much more mysterious significance… Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Secret Society Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThisParanormalLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get access to weekly bonus episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Official TPL Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by Philip Shacklady Research by Ewen Friers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les échanges entre la nièce d'Alassane Ouattara et Jeffrey Epstein, l'arrestation du prince Andrew et la condamnation des supporters sénégalais au Maroc. RDC : pourquoi des soldats français sont présents dans l'est du pays ?   Publiée sur les réseaux sociaux par un journaliste, la photo montrant un militaire avec le drapeau français a suscité de nombreuses questions. Du coup, l'ambassade de France en République Démocratique du Congo a confirmé la présence de soldats français à Kisangani, dans le nord-est du pays. Que sait-on de leur présence ? Pourquoi cette mission n'avait-elle pas été rendue publique, jusqu'à la publication de cette photo ? Avec Patient Ligodi journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.     Affaire Epstein : que nous apprennent les échanges entre la nièce de Ouattara et l'homme d'affaires ?   Les récents documents publiés par le ministère de la Justice américain concernant l'affaire Jeffrey Epstein ont révélé des liens directs entre Nina Keita et le financier américain. La nièce du président ivoirien Alassane Ouattara et directrice générale adjointe de l'entreprise publique chargée de la gestion des stocks pétroliers, a échangé plusieurs centaines de messages avec lui. Que révèlent ces fichiers ? La justice pourrait-elle se saisir du dossier ? Cette affaire peut-elle fragiliser la présidence ivoirienne ? Avec Bineta Diagne, correspondante permanente de RFI à Abidjan.     Affaire Epstein : nouveau scandale pour Andrew, quelles conséquences pour la famille royale ?   Au Royaume-Uni, le frère cadet du roi Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor été libéré après neuf heures de garde à vue dans le cadre de l'affaire Jeffrey Epstein. Déjà sous le feu des critiques pour ses relations avec l'homme d'affaires, il est maintenant accusé de lui avoir transmis « un rapport confidentiel » sur les possibilités d'investissements internationaux dans la province du Helmand, en Afghanistan. Comment se positionne la famille royale face à ce nouveau scandale ? Que risque le prince déchu Andrew dans cette affaire ? Avec Philip Turle, journaliste britannique, chroniqueur international pour France 24.     CAN 2025 : pourquoi des peines si sévères contre les supporters sénégalais ?   Un mois après la finale houleuse Sénégal-Maroc de la CAN 2025, dix-huit supporters sénégalais, poursuivis pour « hooliganisme », ont été condamnés à de lourdes peines. Ils ont écopé entre trois mois et un an de prison ferme. Comment la justice marocaine justifie-t-elle ce verdict ? Avec Matthias Raynal, correspondant de RFI à Casablanca. 

King Charles is facing renewed pressure to address Prince Andrew's association with Jeffrey Epstein as newly released Department of Justice files spark fresh controversy.Victims' lawyer Brad Edwards is calling for a “sincere, real apology” on behalf of Andrew and any role played by the Royal Family, while survivor advocates accuse authorities of “thwarting justice” after references to Andrew in the files appeared more heavily redacted following their initial release.The documents show Andrew continued corresponding with Epstein in late 2010, including sharing a confidential Helmand investment briefing weeks after publicly claiming he had cut ties. Separate emails reference “the Palace” in connection with alleged phone hacking claims, though no supporting evidence was provided.Palace advisers are reportedly divided over whether a public apology would demonstrate compassion or risk legal consequences. Meanwhile, commentators warn the monarchy is battling simultaneous crises: the Andrew scandal reignited, King Charles undergoing cancer treatment, and the ongoing rift between Prince William and Prince Harry.Even a surprise Children's Mental Health Week engagement by Catherine struggled to shift the headlines.Is silence still a strategy — or is the pressure finally closing in on the King?Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.Royal Books:William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Lieutenant General Sir Nick Borton was commissioned into the British Army in 1991. Over a 34 year career, he has served in UK, Germany, Belize, Bosnia, Brunei, Cyprus, Iraq and Afghanistan. He has worked in strategy and policy in the UK Ministry of Defence, and commanded at every level from platoon to corps. His most recent appointments included: Commander 16 Air Assault Brigade; Commander 3rd (UK) Division, and Chief of Staff UK Permanent Joint HQ, where he was responsible for the daily running of all UK joint operations globally. His most recent appointment was command of the NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, UK's senior field formation, focused on NATO deterrence in Europe. He was awarded the MBE in 2002, the Distinguished Service Order for commanding his Battalion in Helmand, Afghanistan in 2008, and was appointed Knight Commander of The Order of the Bath in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours. He is a graduate of: University of Stirling; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Cranfield University; Joint Services Command and Staff College; National Defence University Washington DC, and is a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute. On leaving the Army, he has pursued various strategic advisory, board and business roles and is a NATO Senior Mentor. He is married to Amanda, and they have two daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara delivers one of the starkest warnings yet: what's unfolding in Minneapolis isn't protest — it's the early infrastructure of a domestic insurgency ⚠️

Torsdag sagde den amerikanske præsident i et interview med Fox News, at USA aldrig havde haft brug for sine allierede i Nato eller bedt om hjælp fra dem. Men USA er det eneste land, der efter terrorangrebet den 11. september 2001 nogensinde har udløst Natos artikel 5. Det førte til krigen i Afghanistan, hvor allierede mistede alt for mange soldater. Trumps løgn har udløst international vrede ikke mindst fra allierede soldater, som kæmpede og mistede for USA. Vi taler med Jakob Linnet Schmidt fra DIIS, som netop har udgivet en artikel om, hvorfor Danmark gik i krig med USA i Afghanistan i 2001. Vi har også besøg af Ole Kværnø, som samarbejdede med amerikanerne i Helmand og oplevede, hvordan amerikanerne ødelagde mere, end de gavnede. Værter: Peter Ernsted Rasmussen og Karen Philippa LarsenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final chapter of Matthew Brunnemann's gripping three-part appearance on Mike Drop. In Part 3, the former Marine intel specialist and author of War Business: The Hired Guns of Helmand Province pulls no punches as he talks leaving the Corps, battling unseen PTSD, transitioning to civilian life, and the four-year journey to turn his private journals into a published book. He and Mike dive deep into the big-picture failures of Afghanistan and Iraq, the cultural incompatibilities that doomed nation-building, what America should (and shouldn't) have done after 9/11, and why the 2021 fall of Kabul still stings. Brunnemann also unloads his controversial master's thesis: a chilling, open-source prediction of a coordinated 72-hour terrorist attack that could cripple the U.S. Raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest – this is the conclusion you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When people debate terrorism, cartel violence, insurgency, or the so-called war on drugs, they usually argue morality — who is good, who is evil, who is defending civilization, who is poisoning it. But morality, for all its emotional voltage, explains almost nothing. What explains far more is power — who has it, who wants it, and who steps in when the official architecture of governance collapses or simply stops caring. The line between freedom fighter and terrorist, protector and predator, patriot and criminal, isn't drawn by ethics. It's drawn by legitimacy — and legitimacy is an asset backed not by universal truth but by narrative control.In this episode, we explore the three-layer structure that exists in every conflict zone, every “failed state,” and, increasingly, every major American city. There is the official government, the one on paper, the one with flags, seals, and press briefings. There is the shadow authority, the unofficial power that feeds the hungry, settles disputes, provides jobs and revenge and punishment. Then there is the outside force — the state that flies drones overhead, signs extradition orders, raids safe houses, or sends special operators to kick down doors at 3 AM and drag someone out as the neighbors silently watch through blinds.Overseas this looks like Marines patrolling Helmand, tribes negotiating in back rooms, and politicians promising order they cannot enforce. At home it looks like city councils, street crews, and federal task forces — each claiming jurisdiction, none fully in control. The actors change — militants, cartels, militias, gangs, extremist networks — but the logic doesn't. Wherever the state fails, someone else shows up with cash or guns. Often with both. And once people become reliant on the parallel system that pays them, protects them, or threatens them, the question of “who is the terrorist” depends entirely on who is holding the microphone that day.We also dismantle one of the most stubborn myths: that non-state actors are monsters operating outside the logic of community. They are not. They are community solutions — brutal, corrupt, violent solutions — but solutions to real needs that governments ignored or failed to address. The drug boss who funds funerals and buys school supplies is not benevolent. But he is present, and presence is power. The insurgent who promises justice through the barrel of a rifle may be wrong — but he is visible when the courthouse is closed and the state has barricaded itself behind armored glass.Meanwhile the state — whether American, British, Colombian, Nigerian, or otherwise — justifies its own violence by insisting its enemies are less legitimate, less human, less deserving of due process. A Hellfire missile operates with extraordinary precision; the story wrapped around it is far less precise. A speedboat blown up in international waters can be framed as a surgical strike — or the execution of civilians who chose the wrong employer. The semantics hide what the debris cannot.The question isn't whether these parallel power systems are good or bad — they are almost always both. The question is simpler and far more uncomfortable: If the state was delivering what people needed, would those systems exist at all? Or do they persist because the official promise of order, safety, and opportunity became a slogan instead of a contract?In this episode, we don't excuse the violence. We don't romanticize the outlaws. We don't exonerate the state. We simply acknowledge the ecosystem as it exists — not as we'd like to pretend it does.Because one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. One neighborhood's gang is another neighborhood's protection service. One nation's war on terror is another nation's foreign invasion. And when systems fail, the labels become weapons, the violence becomes currency, and the people caught in between learn quickly that survival is rarely ideological — it's transactional.

The surge years in Afghanistan sit at the center of this episode. We start in Marjah and Sangin, where canals, poppy fields, and mud walls turned into kill zones. The story follows the grinding losses of the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and the slow shift from clearing ground to advising Afghan units. It ends at Kabul's airport in 2021, with Marines holding Abbey Gate as the war comes apart around them. From there, the chapter turns west, back to where this generation first learned to fight. The invasion of Iraq, the drive on Baghdad, An Nasiriyah's Ambush Alley, and the twin battles of Fallujah show Marines learning urban war along the Euphrates. Together, Helmand and Iraq become one story, a long arc of patrol bases, city fights, and withdrawals that never feel like closure. Support the Series Listen ad-free and a week early on historyofthemarinecorps.supercast.com Donate directly at historyofthemarinecorps.com Try a free 30-day Audible trial at audibletrial.com/marinehistory Social Media Instagram - @historyofthemarines Facebook - @marinehistory Twitter - @marinehistory

The Cold War ended, but crises kept coming. This episode opens in the Balkans, where Yugoslavia's breakup pulls Marines into a different mission. Offshore in the Adriatic, they fly strikes, launch rescues, and put infantry ashore as refugee camps, no-fly zones, and patrols blur the line between war and relief. From there, the story follows deployments to Haiti, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Albania, and East Timor, where Marines secure embassies, evacuate civilians, and support coalitions trying to hold together collapsing states. Then 9/11 hits, and the long war begins. Task Force 58 pushes hundreds of miles inland to seize Rhino and Kandahar, proving sea-based Marines can operate inside a landlocked country. The chapter ends in Helmand, in places like Garmsir, Now Zad, and the Ganjgal Valley, where patrol bases, IEDs, and hard lessons define a war with no clean finish. Support the Series Listen ad-free and a week early on historyofthemarinecorps.supercast.com Donate directly at historyofthemarinecorps.com Try a free 30-day Audible trial at audibletrial.com/marinehistory Social Media Instagram - @historyofthemarines Facebook - @marinehistory Twitter - @marinehistory

It's already the final week of Haunting Season 2025, so we proudly present our last 'Trilogy of Terror' for this year!The episode features our two last winning short stories in this year's Ghost Story Writing Competition, along with another diverse selection of things which terrify our listeners.'Up At The Cross Roads By Tants Farm' by Holly Barratt tells the tale of a time-skip with a deadly result, and 'The Secrets The Snow Keeps' by Sarah Harrison reminds us of the importance of telling the truth. After that, we finish with Eleanor's story 'Wraiths of Helmand', a slightly harrowing exploration of memory and trauma. We really hope you enjoy all three, and we'll be back on Thursday with a brand new Magus episode all about Aleister Crowley - and a few other things to look forward to before Haunting Season 2025 well and truly drifts away!Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWe trace John's path from Marine combat engineer to addiction, homelessness, and back to purposeful service, detailing how brotherhood, hard choices, and real treatment rebuilt his life. We also break down gaps in VA community care and how Haven for Heroes moves fast in crises.• choosing the Marine Corps and combat engineer path• deployments to Helmand and the bond of brotherhood• surviving IED blasts and lingering concussion effects• non‑deployable status and the slide into alcohol and opiates• marriage strain, exposure, and leaving home• homelessness, overdoses, and street survival logistics• first attempt at recovery in Austin, relapse, then lasting sobriety• rebuilding fatherhood and co‑parenting with honesty• what makes therapy work for veterans and what doesn't• founding purpose at Haven for Heroes and program design• VA community care gaps and emergent triage solutions• practical tools: PHP, TMS, and esketamine for depression• returning to Boca, family restored, service renewedIf you want to check us out, it's one man one mic foundation.orgHaven Health Management: HavenHealthMGMT.orgContact John: 512-620-4038 Like, Subscribe and Share. If you have comments or suggestions email us at: vetsconnectionpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel - Vetsconnection Podcast

Le monde va-t-il se débarrasser de la poliomyélite ? L'Afghanistan et le Pakistan sont les deux seuls pays où le virus de la polio reste endémique. Malgré les campagnes de vaccination nationale et l'aide internationale chapeautée par l'OMS, ces deux États n'ont pas réussi à enrayer la transmission de la maladie. En Afghanistan, deux régions restent des foyers de propagation : l'est du pays, densément peuplé, et le sud, très conservateur, où les campagnes de vaccination ne reçoivent pas l'adhésion totale des autorités. Jusqu'en 2022-2023, l'Afghanistan a fait des progrès importants vers l'éradication complète de la polio, avant de connaître une recrudescence de cas. Les expulsions massives d'Afghans depuis le Pakistan font craindre une augmentation supplémentaire dans les prochains mois. Une campagne de vaccination a été organisée à Kunar, province récemment sinistrée par un séisme et proche de la frontière pakistanaise. De notre correspondante à Kunar, Margot Davier À Dar-i-noor, depuis quelques jours, les équipes s'activent à plein régime pour rassembler les enfants de moins de 5 ans éligibles au vaccin contre la polio. Les sites de vaccination, particulièrement rudimentaires, comme ici au milieu des vaches, sont déployés dans chaque localité. Un représentant de l'OMS, désireux de rester anonyme, témoigne : « Donc, nous avons trois personnes dans notre équipe. L'un d'entre eux est un mobilisateur. C'est une femme. Elle va de maison en maison, et grâce à l'aide de la communauté, elle essaie de conduire les enfants à ce site, depuis leurs maisons. Et ce site, si nous regardons le plan, correspond à trois maisons. Dix enfants sont associés à ces habitations. » Les femmes jouent un rôle crucial pour sensibiliser les familles, comme l'explique Najibullah, l'un des vaccinateurs : « Les femmes se rendent directement au sein des maisons et peuvent s'adresser aux mères de familles, elles les invitent à se rendre sur les centres de vaccination. Les femmes sont vraiment importantes. Avant que la campagne ne commence, cette mobilisatrice sociale se rend dans les maisons, met à jour les registres. Si des bébés sont nés, s'il y a de nouveaux arrivants, surtout en ce moment, les listes changent rapidement. Par exemple, avant, il y avait cinq enfants dans cette maison, maintenant, il y en a sept. » Vaccination orale et injectable pour une efficacité de la campagne Dans les provinces les plus conservatrices du pays, à Helmand et Kandahar, au sud, les femmes n'ont pas le droit de participer aux campagnes. En conséquence, les résultats sont beaucoup plus faibles qu'à l'Est. À Kunar, 97% des équipes accueillent au moins une femme. 98% des enfants devraient être vaccinés à la fin de la campagne. Une petite fille arrive justement avec son père, elle fait la grimace. « Normalement, on ne donne qu'un vaccin oral pour cette campagne. On fait le vaccin oral, mais aussi le vaccin injectable. » C'est la première fois que les deux vaccins sont utilisés en même temps pour renforcer l'efficacité de la campagne. La petite fille voit deux de ses ongles coloriés au feutre noir. Cette marque sert à distinguer les enfants vaccinés des autres. La densité de population, les faibles conditions d'hygiène et la malnutrition sont des facteurs de transmission, selon le responsable de l'OMS. « Malheureusement, la plupart de ces facteurs existent à l'est du pays. C'est pourquoi nous sommes plus exposés aux risques ou plus susceptibles de contracter ce virus. Donc, nous menons davantage de campagnes ici. À l'Est, nous avons noué des partenariats avec nos collègues de Wash pour améliorer les conditions sanitaires et d'hygiène dans les zones les plus problématiques. » Quatre cas de polio ont été recensés en Afghanistan depuis le début de l'année. À lire aussiAfghanistan: plus de 800 morts dans un séisme qui a secoué l'est du pays

Le monde va-t-il se débarrasser de la poliomyélite ? L'Afghanistan et le Pakistan sont les deux seuls pays où le virus de la polio reste endémique. Malgré les campagnes de vaccination nationale et l'aide internationale chapeautée par l'OMS, ces deux États n'ont pas réussi à enrayer la transmission de la maladie. En Afghanistan, deux régions restent des foyers de propagation : l'est du pays, densément peuplé, et le sud, très conservateur, où les campagnes de vaccination ne reçoivent pas l'adhésion totale des autorités. Jusqu'en 2022-2023, l'Afghanistan a fait des progrès importants vers l'éradication complète de la polio, avant de connaître une recrudescence de cas. Les expulsions massives d'Afghans depuis le Pakistan font craindre une augmentation supplémentaire dans les prochains mois. Une campagne de vaccination a été organisée à Kunar, province récemment sinistrée par un séisme et proche de la frontière pakistanaise. De notre correspondante à Kunar, Margot Davier À Dar-i-noor, depuis quelques jours, les équipes s'activent à plein régime pour rassembler les enfants de moins de 5 ans éligibles au vaccin contre la polio. Les sites de vaccination, particulièrement rudimentaires, comme ici au milieu des vaches, sont déployés dans chaque localité. Un représentant de l'OMS, désireux de rester anonyme, témoigne : « Donc, nous avons trois personnes dans notre équipe. L'un d'entre eux est un mobilisateur. C'est une femme. Elle va de maison en maison, et grâce à l'aide de la communauté, elle essaie de conduire les enfants à ce site, depuis leurs maisons. Et ce site, si nous regardons le plan, correspond à trois maisons. Dix enfants sont associés à ces habitations. » Les femmes jouent un rôle crucial pour sensibiliser les familles, comme l'explique Najibullah, l'un des vaccinateurs : « Les femmes se rendent directement au sein des maisons et peuvent s'adresser aux mères de familles, elles les invitent à se rendre sur les centres de vaccination. Les femmes sont vraiment importantes. Avant que la campagne ne commence, cette mobilisatrice sociale se rend dans les maisons, met à jour les registres. Si des bébés sont nés, s'il y a de nouveaux arrivants, surtout en ce moment, les listes changent rapidement. Par exemple, avant, il y avait cinq enfants dans cette maison, maintenant, il y en a sept. » Vaccination orale et injectable pour une efficacité de la campagne Dans les provinces les plus conservatrices du pays, à Helmand et Kandahar, au sud, les femmes n'ont pas le droit de participer aux campagnes. En conséquence, les résultats sont beaucoup plus faibles qu'à l'Est. À Kunar, 97% des équipes accueillent au moins une femme. 98% des enfants devraient être vaccinés à la fin de la campagne. Une petite fille arrive justement avec son père, elle fait la grimace. « Normalement, on ne donne qu'un vaccin oral pour cette campagne. On fait le vaccin oral, mais aussi le vaccin injectable. » C'est la première fois que les deux vaccins sont utilisés en même temps pour renforcer l'efficacité de la campagne. La petite fille voit deux de ses ongles coloriés au feutre noir. Cette marque sert à distinguer les enfants vaccinés des autres. La densité de population, les faibles conditions d'hygiène et la malnutrition sont des facteurs de transmission, selon le responsable de l'OMS. « Malheureusement, la plupart de ces facteurs existent à l'est du pays. C'est pourquoi nous sommes plus exposés aux risques ou plus susceptibles de contracter ce virus. Donc, nous menons davantage de campagnes ici. À l'Est, nous avons noué des partenariats avec nos collègues de Wash pour améliorer les conditions sanitaires et d'hygiène dans les zones les plus problématiques. » Quatre cas de polio ont été recensés en Afghanistan depuis le début de l'année. À lire aussiAfghanistan: plus de 800 morts dans un séisme qui a secoué l'est du pays

Bývalý velitel elitních speciálních sil SOG Lumír Němec patří k nejzkušenějším českým vojákům, kteří prošli přímými bojovými operacemi v Iráku a Afghánistánu. V rozhovoru pro podcast Men's Factor vzpomíná nejen na vznik legendárního útvaru, ale i na tvrdý návrat do civilního života.„Kdo říká, že ve válce neměl strach, lže. Každý se bojí, jde jen o to, jak to dokážeš potlačit a jet podle nacvičených drillů,“ popisuje Němec první střety v Afghánistánu. Jednotka SOG, složená z vojáků, policistů a zpravodajců, byla podle něj unikátní – uměla bojovat i působit v operativě. „Dnes tady není útvar s takovým záběrem, jaký měl SOG,“ dodává.Návrat do civilu popisuje jako šok. „Potřeboval jsem zaplatit složenky a alimenty. Jenže když jsem přišel do firmy a řekl, co umím – střílet, řídit tank a skákat padákem – tak se mě zeptali, jak tím budu přínosem. Moje první práce byla ve Všenorech. Hledal jsem černé skládky. Před třemi lety se nás bál celý Helmand, a já se ocitl v lese s ledničkou,“ vzpomíná.

Pashtana Durrani (b. 1997 near Quetta, Pakistan) is an Afghan feminist, human-rights advocate, and educator devoted to securing education for girls in Afghanistan. Born and raised in a refugee camp, she was deeply influenced by her parents—her father, a tribal leader, had opened a girls’ school in the camp, and her mother and aunt taught there—a foundation that sparked her lifelong commitment to learning. In 2018, she founded LEARN Afghanistan, the nation’s first digital school network, which delivers educational content via tablets and an offline platform to girls and boys in underserved areas. By the Taliban’s return in 2021, LEARN operated 18 digital schools, educating over 10,000 students and training more than 80 teachers in digital literacy. It also includes programs on menstrual hygiene, reaching hundreds of girls. After the Taliban takeover in August 2021, Durrani went into hiding and eventually fled to the United States. Undeterred, within a month, she resumed operations covertly, creating underground schools across six provinces—Kandahar, Helmand, Daikundi, Samangan, Herat, and Bamyan—educating hundreds of girls daily. Academically, Pashtana was a visiting fellow—and later International Scholar-in-Residence—at the Wellesley Centers for Women, continuing her work on girls’ education and maternal health, while pursuing a Master’s degree at Harvard University. Her work has earned global recognition through many accolades, including the Malala Fund Education Champion award, the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Emerging Leader Prize, recognition among the BBC 100 Women, the UN Young Activists Award, and honors from the World Economic Forum, the Muhammad Ali Center, and the International Leadership Association, among others. Durrani is also the author of Last to Eat, Last to Learn, a memoir recounting her journey from refugee to activist and her fight for Afghan girls’ education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock on, even as the legends leave us

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! VIII Tanto en este programa como en el anterior, hemos hablado de diferentes encuentros paranormales y curiosidades surgidas en antiguas guerras. A lo largo del episodio, nos adentramos en los testimonios de soldados y oficiales que, en medio del horror del combate, aseguraron vivir experiencias que desafiaban toda lógica. Nos trasladamos al puesto de avanzada OP Rock, en la provincia afgana de Helmand, donde marines estadounidenses descubrieron restos humanos, voces en idiomas extraños, y figuras invisibles que dejaban huellas físicas de su paso. Un lugar ya considerado maldito por los locales, cargado de historia sangrienta desde los tiempos soviéticos. Testimonios como el del Cabo Zolnik, quien escuchó voces en ruso a centímetros de su oído y vio por la mira térmica a una figura humanoide que desapareció al bajar el arma, marcaron esta base como uno de los epicentros de lo inexplicable. En el mismo escenario bélico, otro marine disparó a un intruso que intentaba saltar la verja. Lo que cayó al suelo no fue un hombre: era una criatura envuelta en humo negro, con ojos rojos brillantes y una risa que heló la sangre de todos. Luego, simplemente desapareció. Desde Afganistán saltamos al campo K2 en Irak, donde soldados estadounidenses reportaron la presencia de niños fantasma, risas inexplicables en la noche y figuras humanoides caminando junto a las patrullas, con ojos brillantes que desaparecían tras un salto imposible. Recordamos también la aparición más famosa del conflicto de Vietnam: la mujer alada de Da Nang, una figura femenina desnuda, con alas de murciélago y un brillo verdoso. Testigos como Earl Morrison aseguran que flotaba en silencio total, mirándolos fijamente durante varios minutos. Casos similares ocurrieron en otras partes del mundo. En el Campamento Okubo (Japón, 1952), el soldado Sinclair Taylor disparó a una entidad alada con ojos brillantes que flotaba frente a él. Su sargento le confesó que no era el primero en verla. Coincidencias con otros casos, como el de Vietnam, refuerzan la idea de que estas entidades podrían estar relacionadas con los llamados "hombres pájaro" o incluso con el Mothman. Otro relato nos lleva a la guerra civil en Yugoslavia, donde varios soldados presenciaron cómo una mujer enloquecida entregaba un vestido de novia a un vehículo militar… sin saber que dentro transportaban el cadáver de un joven. Aseguraba que su hija muerta se lo había pedido en sueños, noche tras noche. También se menciona el fenómeno de los Foo Fighters, luces anaranjadas que seguían a los aviones durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial sin aparecer en el radar. Y los famosos Gremlins, pequeñas criaturas que, según los pilotos británicos y estadounidenses, saboteaban los aviones en pleno vuelo. En los Alpes suizos, en el invierno de 1946, soldados descubrieron cuerpos mutilados cerca de una base militar abandonada. En una cueva sellada por orden militar, algunos oyeron voces y risas provenientes del interior. Un geólogo anotó en su diario que la cueva emitía "sonidos como voces humanas", antes de que fuera sellada con explosivos. Y viajamos también a la batalla de Little Bighorn (1876, Montana), donde se reportan apariciones de soldados decapitados, luces extrañas y guerreros sioux espectrales. El guardabosques Steve Adelson afirmó haber seguido una silueta vestida de soldado de caballería antes de que desapareciera en la oscuridad. Finalmente, recordamos a los soldados japoneses rezagados, como Shoichi Yokoi y Hiroo Onoda, quienes siguieron luchando décadas después del fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, ignorando que la guerra había terminado. Aunque no necesariamente paranormal, su fidelidad y desconexión del mundo rozan lo inverosímil. Este episodio nos deja una idea persistente: en los lugares donde la guerra lo consume todo, a veces lo inexplicable no solo sobrevive... sino que permanece. Presencias. Apariciones. Ecos del pasado que siguen repitiéndose. HAZTE MECENAS, no dejes que La Biblioteca, cierre Nunca sus Puertas… Sigamos sumando en LLDLL, SUSCRIBETE en IVOOX y comparte. GRATITUD ESPECIAL: Siempre a los MECENAS. Sin ustedes… esto no sería posible. SUSCRIBETE AL CANAL DE TELEGRAM: https://t.me/LaLamadaDeLaLuna PUEDES VER ALGUNOS VIDEOS DE LLDLL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEOtdbbriLqUfBtjs_wtEHw Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

What happens when photography becomes a tool for social change rather than just documentation? In this episode, Michael Dooney speaks with acclaimed British photographer and artist Mark Neville about his journey from art school to the front-lines of conflict, and how he uses collaborative photography projects to empower communities, challenge social norms, and effect real-world impact. Neville shares stories from his time as an official war artist in Afghanistan, discusses the making of influential projects like The Port Glasgow Book Project and Stop Tanks With Books, and reflects on his ongoing work in Ukraine. Listeners will gain insights into the ethics of documentary practice, the power of art as activism, and what it means to make photography for—and with—the people it represents.   Timestamps (00:00) – Introduction and welcome (01:49) – Artist and photographer living and working in the Ukraine (04:54) – The Port Glasgow Book Project: Art for the community (08:04) – Getting attention of the art world (12:00) – Turning point towards a social engaged artistic practice (14:42) – Stop Tanks with Books Project: Art as activism in Ukraine (17:56) – Russian invasion of Ukriane (20:55) – Postcode Ukraine Charity (25:06) – War Artist in Helmand, Afghanistan (27:33) – Battle Against Stigma, book project (33:34) – Invitation to start making work in Ukraine (34:54) – Diary of a Volunteer, book project (37:51) – Individual experiences of Postcard Ukraine charity members (39:48) – Support for Ukrainian people (42:06) – How can listeners learn more and get involved?   Mark Neville (b. 1966, London) is a British artist and photographer renowned for his socially engaged practice at the intersection of art, documentary, and activism. His projects often involve close collaboration with communities, aiming to empower subjects and address issues such as inequality, mental health, and conflict. Notable works include The Port Glasgow Book Project, Battle Against Stigma, Fancy Pictures, and Stop Tanks With Books. Neville has exhibited internationally, worked as an official war artist in Afghanistan, and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize by The New York Times in 2012.   Mark Neville official website: https://www.markneville.com/  Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/marknevillestudio/ Postcode Ukraine: https://www.postcodeukraine.com/   This episode of Subtext & Discourse Art World Podcast was recorded on 28. March 2025 between Perth (AU) and Ukraine with Riverside.   Michael Dooney official website: https://www.michaeldooney.net Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/michaeldooney/

Join in as we have an amazing conversation with Frank "The Tank" Percy an absolute legend in the FMF community. We talk about how we as a community can build a path forward, and by walking it, can be fulfilled in ways we could only dream of!From a small town in Louisiana, to the deserts of Iraq, to the Helmand and back, through it all remaining an inspiration to so many!Listen, Like and Share!

On this episode I discuss recent allegations of war crimes committed by UK Special Forces in Afghanistan. These featured in a recent BBC Panorama episode which can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ykkf/panorama-special-forces-i-saw-war-crimesMy guest on this episode is Professor Matthew Ford, a military expert based at the Swedish Defence University. We covered these allegations, wider questions of counter-insurgency and what it means for modern warfare as the western alliance faces existential challenges.You can find Matthew Ford here https://bsky.app/profile/warmatters.bsky.socialYou can find me here https://arthursnell.substack.comYou can find our new Bookshop.org affiliate shop here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/behindthelinesCheck out our Bookshop.org affiliate site behindthelines and please sign up for my substack at arthursnell.substack.com and/or follow me on Bluesky@snellarthur.bsky.social. You can sometimes find me on other podcasts - most often Disorder which I am involved with in partnership with RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute, the world's oldest think tank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2001 invaderade USA, med hjälp av sina NATO-allierade, Afghanistan med syfte att störta Talibanregimen som styrt landet sedan 1996. Sammantaget var kriget i Afghanistan mycket kort, men ockupationen desto längre. Operation Enduring Freedom var en direkt konsekvens av attackerna mot New Yorks Twin Towers i september 2001. Men konflikten mellan de islamistiska terrororganisationerna i Afghanistan och USA hade pågått under hela 1990-talet. I dagens avsnitt av Militärhistoriepodden pratar idéhistorikern Peter Bennesved och professorn i historia Martin Hårdstedt om invasionen av Afghanistan 2001, även kallad ”Operation Enduring Freedom”. Mindre än en månad efter Osama Bin Ladens attacker mot New York påbörjade USA sin invasion. Den 7:e oktober sattes bombningarna igång. Lika snabbt var invasionen över. Den 13:e november gick USA och deras allierade in i Kabul och fällde den sittande regeringen, och i december kunde man konstatera att Talibanerna hade besegrats. Precis som med den sovjetiska invasionen av Afghanistan 1979 betydde dock inte Kabuls fall att motståndet försvann. Precis som tidigare drog sig Talibanerna tillbaka ner i södra Afghanistan och in i Pakistan, och kriget fortgick fram till 2021 i vågor fram och tillbaka genom gerillakrigföring i de afghanska bergsområdena och över opiumfälten i Helmand. Som stöd hade USA med sig NATO-alliansen, men samarbetet mellan å ena sidan de olika europeiska länderna och Kanada å andra sidan USA förblev ansträngd. Attackerna mot New York innebar att NATO:s artikel 5 aktiverades för första gången i alliansens historia, men graden av uppslutning på USA:s sida varierade stort och med olika stort stöd. De politiska konflikterna mellan medlemsstaterna och USA blev ännu värre efter att USA och Storbritannien beslutade att angripa Irak 2003 för att en gång för alla göra sig av med Saddam Hussein. Även de nordiska länderna engagerade sig, men med olika politiska motiv. Norge och Danmark slöt upp som ”goda allierade” i Afghanistan och Finland och Sverige engagerade sig i fredsbevarande operationer under ISAF-flagg. Danmark var särskilt engagerade och förlorade också mest soldater i förhållande till sin folkmängd. Sammantaget var Operation Freedom i Afghanistan kulmen på ett inbördeskrig som pågått sedan Saur-revolutionen 1978, och som delvis ännu inte kommit till någon lösning. Den amerikanska utrymningen av Afghanistan 2021 innebar en bitter reträtt, med konsekvensen att Talibanerna återkom till makten. På det hela taget blev Operation Enduring Freedom ett misslyckande, och de militära erfarenheterna och lärdomarna sparsmakade. Bild: En Apache-helikopter ger skydd från luften medan fallskärmsjägare från kompani A, 1:a bataljonen, 325:e luftburna infanteriregementet, flyttar in i position kort efter luftanfall in i Lwar Kowndalan, Afghanistan, 1 oktober för att påbörja ett femdagarsuppdrag. Foto av Spc. Mike Pryor, USA, Wikipedia, Public Domain. Lyssna också på Kriget i Afghanistan 1979-89 – början på slutet på Sovjetmakten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Rachel Reeves Chess fanatic playing Labours first big gambit When is the Budget and what might be in it Liam Payne collaborator Sam Pounds postpones release of Do No Wrong Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins Government aware of new Southport charges in past few weeks Lochabers Skipinnish Oak wins UK Tree of the Year Two in hospital after major fire at BAE in Cumbria London housing crisis I am on edge, says pensioner made homeless Afghanistan war Ex Welsh Guard describes breakdown after Helmand Luton mother and two children died from gunshot wounds inquest

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Government aware of new Southport charges in past few weeks Rachel Reeves Chess fanatic playing Labours first big gambit When is the Budget and what might be in it Two in hospital after major fire at BAE in Cumbria Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins Luton mother and two children died from gunshot wounds inquest Liam Payne collaborator Sam Pounds postpones release of Do No Wrong London housing crisis I am on edge, says pensioner made homeless Lochabers Skipinnish Oak wins UK Tree of the Year Afghanistan war Ex Welsh Guard describes breakdown after Helmand

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv London housing crisis I am on edge, says pensioner made homeless Afghanistan war Ex Welsh Guard describes breakdown after Helmand Lochabers Skipinnish Oak wins UK Tree of the Year Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins Luton mother and two children died from gunshot wounds inquest Rachel Reeves Chess fanatic playing Labours first big gambit Two in hospital after major fire at BAE in Cumbria When is the Budget and what might be in it Government aware of new Southport charges in past few weeks Liam Payne collaborator Sam Pounds postpones release of Do No Wrong

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv When is the Budget and what might be in it Rachel Reeves Chess fanatic playing Labours first big gambit Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins Government aware of new Southport charges in past few weeks Lochabers Skipinnish Oak wins UK Tree of the Year London housing crisis I am on edge, says pensioner made homeless Liam Payne collaborator Sam Pounds postpones release of Do No Wrong Luton mother and two children died from gunshot wounds inquest Two in hospital after major fire at BAE in Cumbria Afghanistan war Ex Welsh Guard describes breakdown after Helmand

Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to talk about Ellis, Generation Z and Helmand: Tour of Duty

It's 10 years since British troops left Helmand and combat operations came to an end. But the conflict reshaped the forces in ways that can still be seen today.The next war is expected to involve tanks and trenches not seen in Helmand, so from equipment to military mindsets Sitrep assesses what is helpful to still have, what is a hinderance, and what gaps may exist.150,000 British personnel served in Afghanistan. A handful of those veterans tell us how that experience shapes their lives today. And Invictus medalist Jonny Ball talks to Sitrep about his new mission to create a community for all veterans of British operations in Afghanistan.

I 2014 standsede hans skud en massakre på NATO-officerer. Før det oplevede han krigens rædsler på første hånd fra Armadillo-basen i Helmand. Nu er han alvorligt syg af traumer, som han prøver at holde væk fra sine to små børn. Men kommunen presser ham hjem. Læs artiklen herSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En 2022, un an après leur retour au pouvoir en Afghanistan, les Talibans ont interdit la culture du pavot dans tout le pays. C'est du bulbe d'une variété du pavot qu'on extrait l'opium, ensuite transformé en morphine et en héroïne pour alimenter le trafic mondial de stupéfiants. Et le pavot fait vivre des milliers de paysans pauvres en Afghanistan. Alors quand interdiction il y a, car ce n'est pas une première, beaucoup plongent dans la misère. Un tiers des Afghans se nourrissent avec du pain... et du thé. Dans cet épisode de Sur le Fil nous partons dans le sud de l'Afghanistan, au cœur de la plus grande région productrice de pavot au monde, le Helmand, à la rencontre de ces cultivateurs. Un reportage rare, réalisé sur le terrain par Pascale Trouillaud et Qubad Wali. Sur place, la situation est si dramatique que les experts s'interrogent sur les chances de réussite à long terme de cette interdiction qui pourrait affaiblir les talibans. Un podcast écrit et réalisé par Pierre Moutot.Sur le Fil est le podcast quotidien de l'AFP. Nous avons un service à vous demander : si vous avez aimé Sur la Terre, notre série sur la transition écologique, votez pour nous ! Un des épisodes de la série, est sélectionné pour un prix dans la catégorie Apprentissage au Paris Podcast Festival, et il concourt pour le prix du Public : c'est là que vous avez un rôle à jouer. Pour nous soutenir votez ici, cela prend que 30 secondes: il faut juste cocher la case #4 .Vous avez d'autres commentaires ? Ecrivez-nous à podcast@afp.com. Vous pouvez aussi nous envoyer une note vocale par Whatsapp au + 33 6 79 77 38 45. Si vous aimez, abonnez-vous, parlez de nous autour de vous et laissez-nous plein d'étoiles sur votre plateforme de podcasts préférée pour mieux faire connaître notre programme Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

We're joined by Pen Farthing is an ex Royal Marine Commando who founded the charity Nowzad to help dogs and cats in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. We chat about the amazing work the charity achieved in sterilising dogs and cats and the vaccinating programs against rabies. Also in re-uniting soldiers across the world with their beloved dog or cat they'd befriended during their tour of duty. Not only that but offering education at a local level about dogs, and helping women realise their dreams in becoming vet nurses and vets at their centre in Nowzad. In August 2021 when the allied forces pulled out of Afghanistan leaving it under Taliban control, Pen set out on a mission to help bring as many people and animals to the UK . He discusses this landmark moment in history, how he refused to abandon his charity's staff or the rescue animals. And Operation Ark was born. We chat about how the fallout being branded him as a villain, who valued ‘pets over people' - when nothing was further from the truth! We talk about his book Operation Ark, the cathartic effect of documenting what actually happened, which we discuss in detail. Along with what Pen is working on now in Ukraine and in Afghanistan.Order your copy of Operation Ark here and follow on Instagram @nawzadrescue and @penfarthingBattersea's InstagramFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

We are diving in on listener-submitted Q&A: 1. A Marine Infantry veteran reflects on his time in Helmand province and grapples with how to balance military service with life and relationships post-service. Can you have a successful relationship without sharing the same desires and hobbies as your significant other?  2. A police officer faces a tough fitness dilemma—should he stick with CrossFit, or dive into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? How do you optimize fitness for law enforcement officers while balancing the physically demanding requirements of the job? 3. Lastly, a father seeks guidance on how to advise his son, a responsible concealed carrier, about the realities and responsibilities of carrying a firearm. How do you balance safety, training, and situational awareness? Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

“We tell ourselves stories in order to live...We look for the sermon in the suicide, for the social or moral lesson in the murder of five. We interpret what we see, select the most workable of the multiple choices. We live entirely, especially if we are writers, by the imposition of a narrative line upon disparate images, by the "ideas" with which we have learned to freeze the shifting phantasmagoria which is our actual experience.” -Joan Didion Mac Caltrider has been a long time friend and supporter of Dead Reckoning Collective. He humbly submitted his own manuscript after years of writing about other people's books and eventually breaking into a career in journalism.  In his debut book, Caltrider takes us on a tour of Afghanistan's IED-filled Helmand province, where every footstep is an act of bravery. Without a chance to exhale, he moves on to explore the messy world of policing in the wake of George Floyd and the outbreak of COVID-19. Caltrider then takes us up the snow-swept slopes of Mount Rainier and on a whirlwind tour of the United States, alongside Miss America, some of the Pentagon's top brass, and a gaggle of B-list celebrities that more closely resemble a circus than a morale boost. As the stories progress, a narrative through-line emerges, revealing the complicated ways in which war remains with those who wage it. In this episode of the podcast we discuss topics covered in Mac's book and how his thought process evolved before and after composing these essays. What we learn is it's not always so simple and we don't always get the full picture, but also that it doesn't have to make sense immediately for it to be worth it. The immediate experience and the delayed gratification is all part of the journey. 

This week's episode of Urban Valor shines a spotlight on Bryan Buckley, a Marine veteran with a remarkable story. Hailing from Doylestown, PA, Bryan's early years were dominated by football, a sport in which he excelled, securing two state championships. His path seemed set on football until the events of 9/11 shifted his focus dramatically. Motivated by a sense of duty, Bryan joined the Marine Corps as an officer, where he served in various capacities including the infantry, Force Recon, and as a Marine Raider within the Marine Special Operations Command. In this episode, Bryan shares his experiences of intense combat against the Taliban in Afghanistan's dangerous Helmand province, highlighting the challenges they faced, the losses they suffered, and the solemn duty of returning home with fallen heroes.Remember to LIKE this video if you found it informative, enjoyable, or just to show your support to Tommy and/or us at Urban Valor.Comment your support or ask any questions. Sometimes, our interviewees respond, and we at Urban Valor will do our best to respond as well!SUBSCRIBE to support Urban Valor and the courageous Veterans who take the share and tell their story, AND so you NEVER miss a weekly episode of our veteran stories. New stories every Sunday!Your engagement greatly supports our mission to share authentic and impactful veteran stories.#military #urbanvalor #war #warstories #veteran

The water dispute driving the turbulent relationship between Afghanistan and Iran is in an area faced with worsening climate change. The waters of the Helmand river are a lifeline for border communities, and a live wire that has at times nearly sparked wars. We follow the twists and turns of the row between Kabul and Tehran, and the shifting role of the Taliban within it.Presenter: Krassi Twigg Producer: Kriszta Satori

Today on Financial Fridays, Join Tony K as he dives deep into Chinese Relations with TikTok™ & things the Government does behind our backs with Former Marine Raider, CEO/Founder of Helmand Valley Growers Co™& Battle Brothers Foundation™, Bryan Buckley! Cannabis Talk 101, “The World's #1 Source For Everything Cannabis”, made global history by becoming the first cannabis show to partner with iHeartMedia, on 4/20/2020. Thank you for listening & watching Cannabis Talk 101 with Christopher Wright, aka "Blue" the CEO and creator of Cannabis Talk 101 and the Cannabis Talk Network. & Joe Grande, former Co-Host on Big Boy's Neighborhood on Power 106 FM, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest on 102.7 KIIS FM in Los Angeles and The Dog House in the Bay Area on WILD 94.9 KYLD. Toking with the Stars with Chuckie & Marty, & Financial Fridays with Tony Kassaei, The Inside Investor, on YouTube, IHeartRadio App, Spotify, & Apple Podcasts. Call us anytime: 1-800-420-1980FOLLOW US on all Social Media: Linkedin: @CannabisTalk101Instagram: @CannabisTalk101 Tik Tok @CannabisTalk101: Facebook: / CannabisTalk101 Twitter: / CannabisTalk101 @BLUE @JoeGrande@Tony Kassaei The Insider Investor@CHUCKIE FUEGO@MARTY GRIMES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest for this episode is a Marine who served as a Military Working Dog Handler assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), Camp Pendleton, California. He enlisted in 2007, attended The Basic Handlers Course at Lackland AFB in 2008, and was assigned orders to Camp Pendleton. He was the first USMC MWD Handler to receive orders from Lackland to a newly developing MWD Platoon for the MEF. Navigating a new unit fresh out of K9 School, he was assigned to MWD Grief M107, a Patrol Explosive Detection Dog (PEDD), and together they trained in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. This was an exciting time in the history of the Marine Corps MWD Program because an entire platoon of dog handlers was explicitly created to support combat operations. This platoon was dedicated to training, equipping, and producing combat-ready canine teams for the rigors of deployments. In 2010, The 1st MEF MWD Platoon from Camp Pendleton deployed to Afghanistan and established a canine area on Camp Leatherneck, later known as Camp Donahue. This group of dog handlers experienced a very active Afghanistan and supported various units throughout the Helmand and Kandahar provinces. In this episode, we discuss his time in the Marine Corps, training for deployment, his deployment experiences, and his return from Afghanistan.  Surviving with Grief: Available Now https://a.co/d/8Ycd3CH Follow the Instagram and Facebook page @thedogsofwarpodcast www.thedogsofwarpodcast.com   In Canis Confiderus!   ------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: The hosts and guests on this podcast share their personal experiences and do not represent the views of their affiliated organizations or the Department of Defense. ------------------------------------ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedogsofwarpodcast/support

Tommy Kerley is a former Marine fire support man and Joint Fires Observer (JFO) that served in Iraq with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance and Afghanistan with 1st Battalion 2nd Marines. Tommy also runs the Raise the Black Instagram account that advocates for military mental health. Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeracti...https://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com Raise the Blackhttps://raisetheblack.live 00:00:00 Intro | Alaska 00:10:06 Joining the Marines 00:18:03 Two Different Marine Corps 00:22:10 Naval Gunfire School 00:26:40 Quality of Training 00:31:02 Marines in Helmand 00:40:57 Corn or Poppy 00:45:49 Dwelling on the War 00:56:12 Claim to Fame 01:07:22 In Afghanistan w/ 1/2 01:14:44 Ambush on Lone Tree Hill 01:26:15 Become the Hunter 01:33:42 Forward Observer Gear on Patrol 01:39:22 GPS Spoofing 01:45:16 A Good Compass 01:52:16 Land Nav is a Requirement 01:56:07 LCpl Lemelle

Retired Pararescueman Doug Dicken has given his adult life in service to the Air Force and PJ community. Doug's life was forever changed on June 9th 2010, when he witnessed the crash of Pedro 66, in the Helmand area of Aghanistan.Doug talks us through all the lessons he learned while responding to one of the deadliest crashes the Pararescue and CRO community had seen. Thanks to Doug for having the courage to be open and honest about his struggles with mental health and for sharing his story with us. If you could, please take a moment and remember those we lost in the crash of Pedro 66:Capt. David Wisniewski - 66th Rescue SquadronStaff Sgt. David Smith - 66th Rescue Squadron1st Lt. Joel Gentz - 58th Rescue SquadronTech. Sgt. Michael Flores - 48th Rescue SquadronSenior Airman Benjamin White - 48th Rescue Squadron00:00 The pre-roll of the intro that you need 04:00 Doug's Indoc experiences and pipeline and getting to team13:50 Doug gets his first deployment 30:00 Bad feelings in Afghanistan and Tactical Momentum32:30 The Story of Pedro 6642:30 Doug gets on the ground 51:00 The fog of war58:00 Patients were alive- time to go to work01:03:00 The aftermath 01:09:00 Stories about our friends 01:13:00 Mental Health and struggling with PTSDDon't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.#pararescue #onesready #mentalhealth Collabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADYCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYGrey Man Gear - Promo Code: ONESREADY

Afghanistan's Hamid Karzai International Airport, or HKIA, was the center of the world's attention following the announcement of America's retrograde from Afghanistan over the course of 2021. The images we saw- desperate civilians throwing children over the wall into the arms of Marines and Airmen. The terrifying images of the aftermath of the attack at Abbey Gate. Videos of desperate Afghanis falling from aircraft in their last ditch attempt to escape the Taliban for anywhere other than Afghanistan. It is a time that has been burned into the brains of all American Service Members. Recently, Congress started hearing some accounts of what happened over the course of those 4 months. From the breakdown in the chain of command to the lack of support, to the tragedy of losing 13 Americans in a mass casualty event- even 2 years later, this event has captivated the hearts, minds and attention of of the American Public. Finally, the Pararescue Team Senior Enlisted Leader, Sean, and Team Sergeant, Chris, are here to tell their story of exactly what happened in the lead up to the event, exactly what happened in the most unsure time in all of the Global War on Terror, and the days and weeks that followed. In the end, 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses were awarded to the pilots, crew chiefs, loadmasters maintaners and support personnel for their support to Operation ALLIES REFUGE. However, the ground team- who were credited with the rescue and movement of tens of thousands of cvilians- recieved far less recognition. At the time of this writing, the highest medal bestowed on the ground team is a Bronze Star with Valor, and only two of them. The struggle continues at the highest levels to recognize their sacrifices appropriately. Thank you doesn't begin to encapsulate how appreciative the Ones Ready team is for Sean and Chris taking this time to highlight just how capable, relevant, valiant and professional the Air Force's Rescue Community is- but thank you is the best we can do, and we mean it sincerely.  What was your favorite part of the podcast? Drop them in the comments! 00:00 Greymangear.com and Eberlestock.com04:40 Intros and Welcome 08:07 Lead up to HKIA from Chris 15:30 Kunduz, Helmand and Impending doom 18:30 Who do you call when no one is there?23:45 July JTE 29:30 Getting the HKIA mission and Relationships matter 38:45 After the JTE 51:20 Start of NEO and Buying Local Bikes 1:04:00 The start of Alamo Planning 1:10:00 The first PR incident 1:20:00 Kabul has fallen and August 13th on 1:27:30 HKIA is Breached 1:37:00 See work, do work- outside the wire 1:46:00 Aaron ruins the best story with short jokes and makes Sean mad 1:53:00 Saving lives from texts and non-standard PR2:03:00 Trust and intimacy on the teams 2:09:00 Rescue of Aria, relationships, and Abbey Gare 2:17:30 Abbey gate, cracks in the foundation, and losing Max 2:31:30 Moving on and finding the exit 2:43:00 Fighting for RecoCollabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADYCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYGrey Man Gear - Promo Code: ONESREADY

SKIP TO 00:17:40 TO GET TO THE EPISODE Episode 133: The Haunting of OP Rock and The Ghosts of the War in Afghanistan Since the time of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan, empires have routinely set up shop in Afghanistan before inevitably collapsing, one after the other. Following 9/11, President Bush declared a “War on Terror” that would launch the United States into 20 years of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2009 following President Obama's decision to send an additional 30,000 troops to the country, members of the marines and the army began experiencing strange paranormal occurrences - especially in the Afghan province of Helmand. Perhaps the best illustration of these supernatural happenings is in the story of OP Rock: a military observation post first occupied by the Welsh Guard before being taken over by the Marines. This episode explores the testimony of several soldiers in Afghanistan during the period of 2009 - 2011 and the ghostly lights, apparitions, disembodied voices, and hallucinations they encountered. Thank you very much to all the men and women who agreed to be interviewed for this episode. We appreciate you all so much and we believe you! This episode is sponsored! Buy Manscaped products: https://www.manscaped.com & use code “LETSGETHAUNTED” for 20% off + free shipping. TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 - INTRO & DONORS 00:13:20 - MANSCAPED AD 00:17:40 - PART I: THE HEART OF ASIA 00:38:00 - PART II: AFGHANISTAN IN THE MODERN ERA 01:01:00 - PART III: OP ROCK 02:20:00 - PART IV: KEY INTERVIEW CLIPS 02:47:40 - PART V: THE THEORIES Please reach out to Matt Parks to let him know that you listened to his interview this episode! Matt's Instagram (which he created just to interact with our show) is: @festergibs_00, link: https://instagram.com/festergibs_00?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Matt's YouTube channel is: https://www.youtube.com/@sirparksalot2461 —— Other Important Stuff: WE ARE STARTING A PATREON!!! STAY TUNED!! http://patreon.com/letsgethaunted Buy Our Merch: https://www.letsgethaunted.com Donate to our stupid show: https://ko-fi.com/dogmomusa Check out the photo dump for this week's episode: https://www.instagram.com/letsgethaunted Send us fan mail: PO BOX 1658 Camarillo, CA 93011 Send us your listener stories: LetsGetHauntedPod@gmail.com —— BACKGROUND MUSIC - “Aftermath” by Kevin MacLeod found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJApqlWZTHo - “Abyss” by Myuu, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XmKYYm1Elw

One year ago today, Kabul fell to the Taliban, ending two decades of war and U.S. occupation. Today on Post Reports, we take you to Afghanistan's Helmand province, where a year of peace hasn't healed old wounds or brought new opportunities.Read more:When the Taliban swept to power in Afghanistan last summer and U.S. forces began a chaotic exit, the world watched in horror as people flooded the airport in Kabul, desperate to escape Taliban rule. But far from the capital city, in Helmand province, the news of Taliban victory was met with joy and relief. Helmand was home to some of the most gruesome fighting during the war, and people were ready for peace. Kabul bureau chief Susannah George reports on what life is like there now. At schools, markets, courts and health clinics, a degree of normalcy has returned to daily life – but the year has exposed the depths of Afghanistan's trauma and laid bare the shortcomings of the Taliban government.