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Get ready for a "heavy" and anxiety-inducing ride on the Purrgil Pod as Hunter and Jessica dive into an episode where everyone is "running out of time".•First up, Cassian's bizarrely hotwiring a TIE fighter on the "Farm Planet" (Mina Rau)—not to fly, but for communications. Predictably, things go sideways fast with an Imperial crackdown and tragic ends.•Meanwhile, on Chandrila, Mon Mothma's daughter Leida's wedding is a masterclass in "bizarre traditions", complete with braid-cutting. But the real drama is the "money laundering and betrayal" crescendo orchestrated by Luthen, leaving Mon Mothma to visibly "unravel" at her own reception.•Finally, Coruscant brings the "tense and awkward dinner" from hell, as Dedra and Syril host the "world's best mother-in-law," Eedy, who is outrageously judgmental. Dedra, in an "Oh. Oh, mic drop" moment, boldly puts Eedy in her place.All this and more in this episode of the Purrgil Pod.Find us on Facebook, Mastodon, and the web at www.purrgilpod.com

https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculoushttps://www.adeptusridiculous.com/https://twitter.com/AdRidiculoushttps://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculousA Penal Legion, one of the Legions Penetante, as they are known in Imperial High Gothic, are drawn from Astra Militarum and Planetary Defence Force troops who have committed capital crimes, and had their sentences commuted to life service.In a desperate universe justice is often harsh and instant, with little consideration given to miscreants and misfits. In the struggle for survival there is no room for individuals who transgress the rigid structures of Imperial society. Such people face servitude for life in the Penal Legions.There are a great many capital crimes in Imperial Law, so the supply of potential troops for the Penal Legions is never-ending. The Legions are home to killers and psychopaths, to fraudsters and cheats, and to the insane and the fanatic. Pick-pockets and petty thieves rub shoulders with brutal murderers, cackling madmen, and religious zealots.Support the show

We'll hear from the stars of Marvel Television's Ironheart – Dominique Thorne and Anthony Ramos (1:10). Plus, Marvel Associate Editor Annalise Bissa shares what readers can expect from Imperial #1 (7:15). Later on, we'll catch up on the comic book history of Nova (11:34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do something every day to help undermine public perception of the empire. Draw attention to its abuses in places like Gaza. Get people laughing at its absurdities and hypocrisies. Spread distrust in the imperial propaganda services known as the western press by spotlighting their deceptions and manipulations. Help people to recognize all the ways their government is screwing them over for the benefit of the rich and powerful. Facilitate the collective dawning of the realization that everything westerners have been taught about their society and their world is a lie. Help people to understand that it really, truly does not need to be this way. Use every means at your disposal to help open up the next pair of eyelids to the ugly reality of the empire. Cultivate a habit of daily acts of sabotage against the imperial machine. There is always something you can do. You cannot defeat the machine by yourself, but you can do something every day to help tilt our society's collective consciousness toward tearing it down together. Reading by Tim Foley.

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The Supreme Court Friday ruled that circuit court judges can no longer issue nationwide injunctions that freeze the federal government. This isn't a win for President Trump as much as it is a win for the Constitution.5) Israel arrests 60 Hamas operatives in Hebron; 4) Supreme Court reigns in federal judges; 3) New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani doubles down on socialist policies; 2) Energy Department issues emergency orders to override Biden policies that would have caused rolling brownouts in Southeast; 1) Idaho gunman starts fire to ambush first responders.SkyWatchTV's Joe Ardis Horn, Derek Gilbert, and Sharon Gilbert are featured speakers at the Go Therefore Conference in Brookville (Dayton), Ohio July 25–26. Details and registration at GoThereforeConference.com.SkyWatchTV's Joe Horn, Donna Howell, Nita Horn, Derek Gilbert, and Sharon K. Gilbert are featured at the Remnant Rising Conference Aug. 22–24, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri. Details and registration at HearTheWatchmen.com.Join Derek and Sharon Gilbert in the Holy Land! Their next Israel tour is October 19–30, 2025, and features special guest, researcher, author, and lecturer Carl Teichrib. Details and registration at GilbertHouse.org/travel.FOLLOW US!X: @WatchSkyWatchTV | @Five_In_TenYouTube: @SkyWatchTelevision | @SimplyHIS | @FiveInTenRumble: @SkyWatchTVFacebook: @SkyWatchTV | @SimplyHIS | @EdensEssentialsInstagram: @SkyWatchTV | @SimplyHisShow | @EdensEssentialsUSATikTok: @SkyWatchTV | @SimplyHisShow | @EdensEssentialsSkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com

Programa especial en directo desde la plaza del pueblo de Vega de Espinareda. Damos el pistoletazo de salida a la cuarta edición del Espina Fest, evento gratuito de rock’n’roll underground que atrae cada año a miles de visitantes a esta pequeña localidad en pleno corazón del Bierzo.Charlamos con los grupos The Cha Cha Chas, Los Intrusos, Varonas, Capitán Entresijos, Holy Sheep y disfrutamos de un set en directo de la gran banda de frat rock’n’roll, reunida para la ocasión, The Imperial Surfers.Playlist;THE CHA CHA CHAS “Send help”LOS INTRUSOS “Yo solo quiero bailar rock’n’roll”VARONAS “Es a mi”CAPITÁN ENTRESIJOS “Trastos y tenderetes”HOLY SHEEP “Everything’s riot”THE IMPERIAL SURFERS (en directo)TEQUILA “Rock’n’Roll en la plaza del pueblo”Escuchar audio

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A technology transfer expert and biotech spin-out founder explain the steps involved in moving discoveries from the lab to the market. Most academics want their work to have an impact and one route to achieving this is by commercialising their findings. By partnering with an existing company to bring a product to market or by establishing a new spin-out enterprise, scholars can develop technologies, products and solutions that can revolutionise whole sectors, whether in healthcare, construction, farming and more. But this is a far from easy or simple process requiring tenacity, adaptability, collaboration and high level problem solving. For this week's podcast, we speak to two people with extensive experience in what it takes to commercialise research and become an academic entrepreneur. Mairi Gibbs is CEO of Oxford University Innovation – the university's technology transfer unit - where she has worked since 2002. With extensive practical experience in partnership management, formation of spinout companies, licensing and patent portfolio management, she explains the initial steps to commercialisation, what investors look for and what can be done at an institutional level to support more spin out activity. Andrew Hammond is co-founder and head of R&D at Biocentis – an Imperial College London spin out founded in 2022. With a background in molecular biology, Andrew's 10-year academic career at both Imperial and Johns Hopkins University involved advancing gene editing technology for use in insects. The resulted in the development of gene drive technology designed for use on malaria mosquitos and the later development of Biocentis. For more advice and insight on this topic, read our spotlight guide on how to work well with industry. 

Imperial! Batman Hush 2! Marvel Knights: the World to Come! “We Are Yesterday” - the Justice League Unlimited/World's Finest Crossover! The Speakers of Geek tackle current issues of the big DC and Marvel events and stories running through the summer. (1:07:52)

Let's talk leaders. What qualities does a great leader have? What's the difference between a good and great leader? And we talk about three leaders in history. In our Sword of Laman segment, we cover the next few chapters of the Givens' book. And to clear your palette, we share a news article about a charitable move Bill Gates is making. Enjoy!    Show Notes:  What is Ethical Leadership and Why is it Important?: https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-ethical-leadership-and-why-is-it-important/#The-6-Main-Principles-of-Ethical-Leadership  What Great Leaders do that Good Leaders Don't:  ​​https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougsundheim/2023/04/13/what-great-leaders-do-that-good-leaders-dont/  Elizabeth I: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_I# Queen Elizabeth I: The controversies and accomplishments: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/queen-elizabeth-l-0011092  Elizabeth I, Religious Questions and the fate of Mary, Queen of Scots: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-I/Religious-questions-and-the-fate-of-Mary-Queen-of-Scots  Bloody Mary: The Marriage, Reign, and Death of a Queen of England: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/bloody-mary-marriage-reign-and-death-queen-england-004122  Catherine the Great: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_the_Great#  Legacy of Catherine the Great: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Catherine-the-Great/Legacy  Imperial Crown of Russia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_crown_of_Russia  The Story of Catherine the Great: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-catherine-great-180974863/  Hypocrite, reactionary, usurper, sex maniac: is Catherine the Great's reputation justified?: https://www.historyextra.com/period/georgian/catherine-great-russian-empress-reputation-justified/  10 Reasons Lincoln was Secretly a Terrible President: https://listverse.com/2013/12/05/10-reasons-lincoln-was-secretly-a-terrible-president/  5 Ugly Facts about Abraham Lincoln that No One Likes to Talk About: https://www.moviemaker.com/abraham-lincoln/  The Great Writ, North and South: https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/14/the-great-writ-north-and-south/  Everything Wrong with the Lincoln Administration: https://www.libertarianism.org/everything-wrong-presidents/everything-wrong-lincoln-administration    Happy News:  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4qg5gzgzxo   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism. Here's the most recent episode on   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10  

GM Alexandr Fier is a 5 time champion of Brazil and 9 time chess Olympian. He also recently qualified for the FIDE World Cup for the 8th time by finishing tied for first at the American Continental tournament. But aside from all of his impressive accomplishments, what interests me most about GM Fier is how frequently he competes.  Last year alone, he played nearly 200 classical games,, and he has now travelled to over 50 countries. In our conversation we discussed:  How he maintains his energy and positive outlook through a busy tournament calendar Why he thinks playing quickly gives him a competitive advantage. (Hence the nickname “No Fear”)  How he reacted to getting some harsh feedback from legendary trainer IM Mark Dvoretsky at age 18.  We also talked about GM Fier's recent qualification for the 2025 FIDE World Cup, his plans for the rest of 2025, and of course, chess books. It was a pleasure to chat with one of Brazil's top players, and I look forward to following his nonstop tournament adventures in the years to come. Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com! If you sign up for Chessable Pro in order to unlock discounts and additional features, be sure to use the following link: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro And you can check out their new offerings here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/partners 0:02- Alexandr is one of the most active Grandmasters in the world- how does he stay motivated? 0:06- How does Alexandr prepare for opponents?  0:11- How did Alexandr begin to collaborate with Imperial sports?  0:13- How Alexandr qualified for the World Cup?  Mentioned: Fier-Shankland 2025 https://www.chess.com/events/2025-american-continental-chess-championship/05/Fier_Alexandrandr-Shankland_Sam 0:16- Why Alexandr plays quickly Mentioned: GM Giga Quparadze  18:00- What makes the World Cup special to Alexandr?  22:00- Alexandr's early Chess Development and Influences Mentioned:  Blokh's Combination Art, Domination by Kasparian, Laszlo Polgar's Chess: 5334 Combinations and Games  Navara-Fier 2015 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1787858 GM Navara's Blog Post: https://lichess.org/@/RealDavidNavara/blog/because-we-care/fauAwr9r 26:00- Was it challenging to get chess books as a kid in Brazil?  28:00- Is chess gaining popularity in Brazil?  Mentioned: GM Rafael Leitao, GM Henrique Mecking  31:00- When did Alexandr decide to pursue chess professionally?  33:00- What languages does GM Fier speak?  35:00- Alex's approach to following top games  37:28- How he Studies Openings and Uses Engines 39:00- Alexandr's favorite opening authors Mentioned: GM Ivan Cheparinov, Nikolaos Ntirlis, GM Alexei Kornev  Memories of Training with Dvoretsky 42:00- Alex's favorite chess books Mentioned: GM David Navara's Best Games, Tal-Botvinnik 1960, The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal  44:00- Memories of a training camp with legendary trainer Mark Dvoretsky Influences and Inspirations in Chess 48:00- Why GM Fier loves endgame studies  50:00- GM Fier's fondest memories Fier-Ryan 2009, Ireland https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1601053 Fier-Akopian 2017- https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1870136 54:00- Alex's passion for music  55:00- Upcoming tournaments and advice for Aspiring Chess Players 1:00:00- Thanks to Alex for joining! Be sure to follow him on Instagram and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexandr.fier/ https://www.instagram.com/pontocego/?hl=en If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erik-Jan Zürcher on the uses and abuses of nostalgia for empire in contemporary Turkey and the UK. The conversation is based on Zurcher's recent lecture at the Istanbul Policy Center, “The Poison of Nostalgia”, which compared neo-Ottomanist tendencies in Turkey with the view of empire in Britain's Brexit debate. Support Turkey Book Talk on Patreon or Substack. Supporters get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History books published by IB Tauris/Bloomsbury, transcripts of every interview, and links to articles related to each episode.

Send us a textAndor discussion starts at 21:49 minutesThe rebellion that will ultimately bring down the Empire doesn't begin with lightsabers or space battles – it starts with ordinary people pushed beyond their breaking point. Andor Season 2's first six episodes masterfully explore this transformation through multiple storylines that reveal the true cost of resistance.Following Cassian, Bix, and their companions as they hide on an agricultural world, we witness how the trauma of Imperial oppression shapes their decisions and drives them deeper into rebellion. Meanwhile, Mon Mothma navigates the treacherous waters of Imperial politics on Coruscant while trying to protect both her family and the secret resistance she funds. When these disparate storylines converge at a wedding sequence scored to hauntingly beautiful music, the result is some of the most sophisticated storytelling ever seen in Star Wars.The series doesn't shy away from showing the Empire's true nature. From propaganda campaigns that villainize entire planets to casual discussions about ecological destruction for resource extraction, we see how Imperial authoritarianism operates at every level. Orson Krennic's return adds crucial context to the machinations behind the Death Star project, while the addition of the planet Gorman – with its distinct culture and ecosystem built around unique spiders – demonstrates how thoroughly the creators have considered this world.What makes Andor exceptional is how it grounds these galaxy-spanning conflicts in deeply human stories. Bix's struggle with PTSD after Imperial torture, Saw Gerrera's dangerous Rhydonium addiction, and Cyril's misplaced faith in Imperial ideals all reveal different facets of life under tyranny. By examining the psychological cost of both oppression and resistance, Andor achieves a depth rarely seen in science fiction television.As the groundwork is laid for the unified Rebellion we'll eventually see in Rogue One, these episodes remind us that revolutions aren't built on spectacular moments, but on countless small acts of courage by people who simply refuse to accept injustice any longer. Ready to witness how ordinary people become the foundation of an extraordinary rebellion? Join us for this unforgettable journey into the heart of Star Wars.Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbASupport the show

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Professor Ailsa Hart and Dr Eathar Shakweh discuss how to approach managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the acute medical setting. This is the second episode of a 2-part series, with a focus on Crohn's disease. IBD is a common condition, affecting 1 in 123 people in the UK. The 2024 State of the IBD Care in the UK report highlighted the urgent need to shorten time to diagnosis and initiate early treatment to minimise the risk of IBD-related complications. Acute and general medicine physicians have an important role to play in diagnosing and managing IBD. This podcast will equip medics at all stages of training with the necessary knowledge to approach this heterogenous and complex condition. Professor Hart is Director of IBD Research at St Mark's Hospital, London, United Kingdom and a world-leading expert in IBD. Eathar is an IBD Clinical Research Fellow at St Mark's and Imperial, with a special interest in perianal fistulising Crohn's disease. Crohn's & Colitis UK (CCUK) Websitehttps://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/This is a valuable resource for patients and healthcare professionals alike, containing a wealth of information on IBD investigation and management.British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - 2019Lamb, Christopher Andrew et al. “British Society of Gastroenterology consensus guidelines on the management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults.” Gut vol. 68,Suppl 3 (2019): s1-s106. doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2019-318484https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31562236/For interested listeners, these are the national guidelines for IBD diagnosis and management. Please note, the new guidelines for 2025 are pending release.ECCO Guidelines on Therapeutics in Crohn's disease: Medical TreatmentTorres, Joana et al. “ECCO Guidelines on Therapeutics in Crohn's Disease: Medical Treatment.” Journal of Crohn's & colitis vol. 14,1 (2020): 4-22. doi:10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjz180https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38877997/ECCO Guidelines on Surgery in Crohn's disease: Surgical TreatmentAdamina, Michel et al. “ECCO Guidelines on Therapeutics in Crohn's Disease: Surgical Treatment.” Journal of Crohn's & colitis vol. 18,10 (2024): 1556-1582. doi:10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjae089https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38878002/These are the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) guidelines on therapeutics in Crohn's disease, divided into medical and surgical treatment.RCPEducation and learning | RCP CreditsMusic bensound.com

I. Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Roots of Trump's Imperial Ambitions Guest: Viet Thanh Nguyen is a professor of English, American studies and ethnicity, and comparative literature at the University of Southern California. He is the author of the novel The Sympathizer which won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. His article Greater America: Exporting Disunion was featured in the July/August 2025 of the Nation Magazine.   II. The US Bombing of Iran Guest: Phyllis Bennis is co-director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS).  She is the author of several books including Understanding the US-Iran Crisis: A Primer and her latest, Understanding Palestine & Israel.  The post Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Roots of Trump's Imperial Ambitions; Then, US Bombing of Iran appeared first on KPFA.

Get all the show notes and bonus content at wickedproblems.earth!How am I gonna be an optimist about this? This conversation's official exit music is from Bastille. But stick around for a twist. Turns out it's not just men who think about the Roman Empire.Polymath raconteuse Solitaire Townsend - sustainability consultant, co-founder of Futerra, UN envoy, award-winning author of the non-fiction The Solutionists - wasn't just thinking about Rome. She's wondering, ‘what if I combine some Roman Empire stuff with climate fiction in an alt-history universe in a novel featuring a kick-arse heroine?' And gets herself a two-book deal.Pre-order Godstorm from our Bookshop.org site or wherever you get good books.Wicked Problems is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As a cli-fi/alt-history nerd with shelves stuffed with riffs on Rome from Gibbon to Mary Beard with stops for Asimov's Foundation series, I cannot tell you how pleased I am to be the first to introduce Solitaire Townsend as “novelist” on a podcast.We talk about her turn to fiction, why now, why the alt-history genre, kick around ideas about alt-history from Philip K. Dick to Star Trek (with some Ursula le Guin because why not), and how she deploys the form to tell a cautionary tale about a world that could have been a lot worse off in its climate breakdown — where Rome never fell, because of the 2nd-century CE invention of the combustion engine.As Solitaire says, if we started burning oil under Marcus Aurelius, climate change would have started much sooner. The warming and rising seas fuel extreme weather events called “God-storms”, caused - according to the Imperial version of Fox News - by lack of piety.Most of that is in the background only creating the more personal, intimate world in which her characters struggle - including a gladatrix-turned-governess seeking to rescue her charge from nefarious clutches and kicking serious arse along the way.In Conversation00:28 First Podcast as a Novelist00:56 Pitching 'Godstorm'02:18 Background and Career of Solitaire Townsend02:37 Solitaire, Sustainability Caesaris04:01 Nonfiction Writing Journey05:49 Role of Storytelling in Social Change07:22 Transition to Fiction Writing08:14 Discovering a Passion for Writing10:24 Exploring Alternate History14:05 Speculative Fiction and Personal Interests17:26 Themes and Inspirations for 'God Storm'20:14 Character Development and Empathy22:14 Reflections on Ursula Le Guin and Sci-Fi27:21 Conclusion and Book Pre-Order InformationPre-order Godstorm from our Bookshop.org site.Exit Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the fifth episode of Season 21 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli, Jacob and special guest Lauren Romo from The GALactic Podcast discuss the twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth (and final) episodes of Season 1 of STAR WARS: REBELS : "Call to Action", "Rebel Resolve", and "Fire Across the Galaxy". Among their discussion:– Wilhuff Tarkin is here and he means business.– We have a liiiiiiittle too much fun with the Buffalo Wild Wings meme (OK listen, we finally got there in the timeline).– The New Bridger Transmissions.– Does Kanan Jarrus have a similar arc to... Tony Stark? – That TIE Fighter that Ezra and Zeb stole and subsequently crashed but actually they totally didn't crash it and then Sabine painted it and now it's the Ghost crew's only hope.– More dealings with Cikatro Vizago. I hope that doesn't come back to haunt them that soon...– Imperial torture vs. Dark Side torture (yes, there is, unfortunately, a difference).– A daring assault on a Grand Moff's Star Destroyer starts "Fire Across the Galaxy"!– Kanan goes god mode.– The galaxy expands in front of our eyes!– After all this time, welcome back, Ahsoka Tano. We missed ya. The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on June 27, 2025.Follow our guest on BlueSky, Twitter, and Instagram: @LoRoKnowsFollow our guest's show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Instagram: @TheGALacticPod Listen to The GALactic Podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-galactic-podcast/id1476282444https://open.spotify.com/show/1nuDnwmmcvxWHXtoNg76eiFollow us on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads: @InaGalaxyPod/@inagalaxypod.bsky.appFollow our spinoff trivia show on BlueSky: @inagalaxytrivia.bsky.socialFollow Eli everywhere:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/_ochifan327⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify! It really helps!You can email us at swinagalaxy@gmail.com

Elegant and imperial yet vibrantly modern, Vienna is a city where, like the beloved Danube itself, history and creativity flow together.For over four centuries, Vienna was the heart of the Habsburg Empire – a mecca for musicians, artists, architects and intellectuals. Today, its grand palaces, museums and concert halls still captivate, while the legacy of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert continue to shape the city's rich musical and cultural identity.In this episode, art historian and music specialist Christopher Menz discusses the remarkable legacy of this timeless city, from its musical heritage to its architectural splendour.Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-minded companions and learn from internationally renowned experts. Like our podcast, our tours are designed to appeal to travellers with a strong interest in history, archaeology, architecture, the visual arts and the performing arts.Learn more here - https://academytravel.com.au/

To all our listeners...thank you. We are BACK from our first Hiatus in 3 years and feeling better than ever!!! Join Nick and Anas (@WarlionComics) as they dive deep into:- The Thunderbolts movie - Recent Marvel comics (Imperial is epic)!- Current state of Marvel and MCU!- Much more!

Legal scholars Gillian Metzger of Columbia Law School and Saikrishna Prakash of the University of Virginia School of Law examine the founders' vision for the presidency, how presidential power has changed over time, and the key constitutional debates that have shaped the modern presidency. The discussion explores how the Trump presidency fits within this historical context and what it means for the future of presidential power. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Resources Federalist No. 70 Myers v. United States (1926) Trump v. United States (2024) Saikrishna Prakash, The Living Presidency: An Originalist Argument Against Its Ever-Expanding Powers, (2020) Saikrishna Prakash, Imperial from the Beginning: The Constitution of the Original Executive, (2015) Gillian Metzger, “Disqualification, Immunity, and the Presidency,” Harvard Law Review, Vol. 138 (April 1, 2025) Michel Martin, “Political scientists alarmed by Trump's disregard for checks on the executive branch,” NPR (Feb. 3, 2025) Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Follow, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support our important work. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate⁠

Happy Pride! Brett and EvilJeff do a gay swan dive into the waters of Marvel and DC's Pride Issues! Plus we have a ton of comics books we want to talk about including Jonathan Hickman's Imperial, a new New Avengers, Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga, and so much more.

Captain Planet #1 (01:09)Imperial #1 (10:28)Marvel Knights: The world to come #1 (19:10)Recommends (39:01)

No final do século XIX, a China vivia um período de forte presença estrangeira, com concessões territoriais, tratados desiguais e expansão do cristianismo alimentando o descontentamento popular. Nesse contexto, surgiu a Rebelião dos Boxers, liderada pela sociedade secreta I Ho Ch'uan, que buscava expulsar os estrangeiros e restaurar a ordem tradicional. O movimento ganhou força rapidamente, culminando no cerco às legações estrangeiras em Pequim e no apoio da Imperatriz Viúva Cixi. A repressão veio com força internacional, e a derrota da rebelião resultou em novas imposições ao país e no enfraquecimento da dinastia Qing. Convidamos Fernando Pureza para conversar sobre as causas, o desenvolvimento e os desdobramentos desse episódio marcante da história chinesa.Adquira o curso O ofício do historiador para Marc Bloch por apenas R$ 29,90 ⁠⁠CLICANDO AQUIUse o cupom HISTORIAFM para 15% de desconto, ou acesse o site pelo link https://creators.insiderstore.com.br/HISTORIAFM #insiderstore

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We recommend watching the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here:The Magic of Meknes! Morocco's Imperial Secret (YouTube)Today we feature the imperial city of Meknes, which has a prominent place in Morocco's history and culture, particularly as it relates to the Alaouite Dynasty, who continue to reign as the ruling family of Morocco today.This episode originally appeared as part of our initial split tour episode: Ep, 71, Oct 15, 2024 - "From Capitals to Afterthoughts and Back Again: The Stories of Meknes & Volubilis (live walking tour)."BUT - this time we have an extended focus on Meknes, and you can watch the video version as well over on our YouTube channel.In the mid-17th Century, sultan Moulay Isma'il chose Meknes as his capital. Over the next 50 years, he rebuilt the city on a monumental scale, fitting of a new, imperial city.The end of Moulay Isma'il's reign however, in 1727, led to a competition for power, and eventually Meknes lost its status of imperial capital, which moved back to Fes. Later, the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755 also hit northern Morocco very hard, causing damage in Meknes that further undermined its status and prestige.In our episode today, we have a fabulous local guide, Abdellatif, who spoke excellent English and had a deep knowledge of history and detail throughout the old city. Be sure to request him if you have Meknes in your Morocco tour itinerary, fingers crossed he will be available!Abdellatif tells us about the interconnected nature of the medina, which contains more than 10,000 houses. He tells us the history of the Mellah, and how although the population has dwindled, these days Jewish ancestors come back to retrace ancient footsteps.We explore the Bab el-Khamis, one of the monumental entrances to the medina, decorated with intricate calligraphy. Abdellatif translates it for us and explains why it's called the "happy gate."We then visit the mausoleum of Moulay Isma'il, which includes a mosque, prayer space, madrassa and library. We learn about how families with Alaouite ancestry, even if they are not rich and powerful today, are still allowed to bury their dead in the royal cemetery, thanks to this lineage. We see how mosaics were created through mathematical calculations, and then Abdellatif points out the supposedly haunted prison, the "prison with no windows or doors," where the Sultan would bargain for the lives (frequently Europeans) in the age of piracy. Fortunately those days are long over!Abdellatif truly brings Meknes to life with his vibrant and descriptive tour. You'll gain a new appreciation for this fascinating and often bypassed city, which is in fact quite easy to add to a standard Chefchaouen-Fes itinerary. Contact Destination Morocco for more details! Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco?Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires.If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life.Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco.Explore our Private Tours and Small Group Tours!

En 1741 la armada inglesa, la más poderosa del mundo, trató de tomarse Cartagena de Indias. No era ese un episodio aislado sino un plan global para derrotar al Imperio Español por todos lados. Pero no pudieron esa vez los ingleses, no lo lograron. Algo sobre eso aquí en Calamares en su tinta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Ackerman of ⁠Forever Wars⁠ is back on the podcast to talk about the LA protests and his piece on them for Zeteo, ⁠"The Imperial Boomerang Lands in Los Angeles."⁠ You can read the "director's cut" of Spencer's piece ⁠over at Forever Wars⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up, rebels! This week, we're diving headfirst into Andor Season 2's "Sagrona Teema Solom," and we explore Andor's gritty realism. Think muddy Yavin 4 survival tips (got any moldy meal bars?), Imperial audits hitting a little too close to home (thanks, Tony Gilroy!), and an unsettling lieutenant trying to hit on Bix. But don't worry, there's also space rock-paper-scissors played with "Roski rules" and a "silly space monster" cameo to keep things… Star Wars-y.Don't miss this chaotic, fanatical, and undeniably funny deep dive!

Uma tensa reunião do Conselho Imperial que contou com as participações de Paul Muad'Dib, Chani, Alia, Stilgar, Irulan e o líder do Qizarate Korba.Este é o 5° episódio do DunaCast! Aqui nós analisamos ediscutimos todos os capítulos do livro Messias de Duna, escrito por Frank Herbert. Leia Duna e ouça o DunaCast! O livro Messias de Duna não tem numeração de capítulos,apenas excertos iniciais. Para facilitar o acompanhamento dos episódios do DunaCast, disponibilizamos um arquivo em PDF em que numeramos o excerto inicial de cada capítulo e sua página correspondente. Arquivo para baixar.⁠https://www.mediafire.com/file/5ohl2zqd3frkinw/Cap%25C3%25ADtulo_e_Excerto_Messias_de_Duna.pdf/file⁠Nos envie sua pergunta, arte, curiosidade ou correção dealgum erro nosso pelo e-mail dunacast@gmail.com Lembre-se de se identificar no texto do e-mail e de colocar o título do episódio no assunto do e-mail. Será um prazer ler sua mensagem em nossos episódios. A arte de capa do DunaCast é um trabalho de Márcio Oliveira(⁠instagram.com/marciooliveiradesign⁠).A edição do DunaCast é um trabalho da Radiola Mecânica(radiolamecanica@gmail.com).Links• DunaCast• Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/dunacast⁠• Instagram:⁠instagram.com/dunacast⁠• Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DunaCast-Podcast-105913728796418⁠• Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/dunacastoficial⁠• Site: ⁠linktr.ee/dunacast⁠• Duna Arrakis Brasil•Twitter:⁠twitter.com/dunabrasil⁠•Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/dunaarrakisbrasil⁠•Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dunaarrakisbrasil⁠• Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a4hZ6JZtPxTS7yPOeLRjg⁠• Medium: ⁠https://medium.com/@dunabrasil⁠•Telegram: ⁠t.me/dunaarrakisbrasil⁠• Site: ⁠linktr.ee/dunaarrakisbrasil⁠• Pascoal Naib• Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/PascoalNaib⁠• Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/pascoalnaibduna⁠• Rildon Oliver (Radiola Mecânica)• Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/radiolamecanica/⁠• Sora Barbosa (Central Pandora)• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralpandora/• Jeison Ebert• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeisonebert/

Well, we missed last week and we're sorry for that... But today you get treated with a plethora of issues courtesy of father time. Thats right - TWO WEEKS OF FIRST ISSUES! Today, first and foremost we're talking buckets. Next we get into a marketing gimmick from Bad Idea Comics. On the slate of comics we've got Imperial, Death of the Silver Silver, The New Avengers, The World to Come, and Runaways all from Marvel Comics. On other pubs we've got Batman and Robin: Jason Todd, The Sixth Gun: Road to the Six, and Blood Type!

Called to Pastor – A Deep Dive into Titus 1In this episode of the podcast, we explore Titus 1 and examine what it means to be called to pastor in today's world. Just like Paul's letters to Timothy, this powerful chapter in Titus offers foundational truth for pastors, church leaders, and believers seeking to live lives rooted in godliness and gospel-driven purpose.Join us as we break down three major themes from Titus 1:Saved to Serve (Titus 1:1–4) – Discover how salvation leads to gospel service, godly living, and spiritual security. We are slaves of God, sent to proclaim Christ, secure in our hope, and united in the common faith.Qualified to Lead (Titus 1:5–9) – Learn the biblical qualifications for church leadership. From family faithfulness to godly character and a deep devotion to sound doctrine, this passage sets the standard for what faithful shepherding looks like.Called to Confront (Titus 1:10–16) – Paul challenges pastors to protect the flock by boldly confronting false teaching, spiritual deception, and religious hypocrisy. True leaders must rebuke lies with truth and live lives that reflect gospel integrity.Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or a disciple of Christ, this episode will encourage and equip you to walk in your calling with clarity, boldness, and grace.

Marvel's Imperial gets two more spin-off one-shots. IDW announces Twilight Zone anthology series. Dark Horse announced Kill All Immortals II.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Panel Chewing, hosts Steve and Jarrod dive into a variety of comic book discussions, including their ongoing exploration of the X-Men series, the artistic choices in Green Lantern, and the return of The Sixth Gun. They also delve into horror with Into the Unbeing, discuss Marvel's Imperial event, and share their thoughts on Buried Long Long Ago, Solomon Kane, Minor Arcana, and Absolute Superman. Each segment highlights the unique storytelling and artistic elements that make these comics stand out. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various comic book themes, discussing notable titles such as 'Absolute Superman', 'You'll Do Bad Things', and 'Blood Brothers Mother'. They explore character development, storytelling techniques, and the evolution of comic narratives, particularly in relation to iconic series like 'Terminator' and 'Uncanny X-Men'. The discussion highlights the creativity and artistry involved in comic book creation, as well as the changing landscape of storytelling in the medium.Send us a messageSupport the showFilm Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/followLens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewingSpeculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculationsSupport the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7EQ7XWFUP6K9EJoin Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=steve-l

Gillian Metzger of Columbia Law School and Saikrishna Prakash of the University of Virginia School of Law join Jeffrey Rosen to examine the founders' vision for the presidency, review how presidential power has changed over time, and debate the constitutional questions—including the unitary executive theory—that have shaped the modern presidency. Resources Federalist No. 70, New York Packet (March 18, 1788) Myers v. United States (1926) Trump v. United States (2024) Saikrishna Prakash, The Living Presidency: An Originalist Argument Against Its Ever-Expanding Powers, (2020) Saikrishna Prakash, Imperial from the Beginning: The Constitution of the Original Executive, (2015) Gillian Metzger, “Disqualification, Immunity, and the Presidency,” Harvard Law Review, Vol. 138 (April 1, 2025) Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. ⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Follow, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠live program⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. Support our important work. ⁠⁠Donate

Subscribe now for the full episode and access to all breaking news specials. Spencer Ackerman of ⁠Forever Wars⁠ is back on the podcast to talk about the LA protests and his piece on them for Zeteo, ⁠"The Imperial Boomerang Lands in Los Angeles."⁠ You can read the "director's cut" of Spencer's piece ⁠over at Forever Wars⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculoushttps://www.adeptusridiculous.com/https://twitter.com/AdRidiculoushttps://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculousThe Adeptus Arbites are the police force of the Adeptus Terra, devoted to enforcing Imperial law throughout the entire Imperium. Utterly dedicated and without mercy, the Arbites are feared throughout the galaxy, for they are the agents of a harsh law, where failure and incompetence are crimes, and the only punishment is death. Arbites are empowered to act as judge, jury and executioner – citizens have no rights, and only members of the Priesthood of Terra or the Inquisition could claim anything so elaborate as a trial.Support the show

Donald Trump deployed the US military to repress protesters in Los Angeles, California, as people flooded the streets to denounce the abuse of immigrants by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Ben Norton discusses how the oppressive tactics used by the empire eventually return home. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYcRBkB2KCw Topics 0:00 LA protests 0:28 California government rebukes Trump 1:10 Police shoot journalists 1:48 Empire's tactics come home 2:11 Militarization of US police 2:59 Private prison corporations 3:43 Trump wages war inside his country 4:43 Foreign flags and Israel 5:27 Trump deports pro-Palestine protesters 6:13 Mahmoud Khalil, political prisoner 7:05 Lawlessness of ICE 8:26 ICE targets children 8:50 ICE's criminal behavior 12:54 ICE targets migrants with tattoos 14:11 Trump's police state budget 15:24 Scapegoating immigrants 16:26 Unemployment 17:14 Essential workers 18:03 Taxes 18:47 Crime rates 19:34 US imperial hypocrisy 19:46 Hong Kong riots 21:02 US coups in Latin America 22:18 US guns in Mexico 23:38 Obama, Biden, and Trump 24:12 Imperial boomerang 24:38 Outro

Issue #705: You Working Again, John?Download Directly From iTunesNOW on SPOTIFY!No, not that John -- OUR John is back!! Lots of comics this week, including two big Marvel debuts in Jonathan Hickman's IMPERIAL #1 and the newest Marvel Knights joint, THE WORLD TO COME #1. Also, lots of hype (???) for next month's Superman, which got complicated given the recent Warner Bros/Discovery news…And yes, a visit to the John Wick universe and reactions to the Season 3 trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds!Comics talked this week: Mommy Blog, Poison Ivy #34, Birds of Prey #22, Metamorpho #6, Imperial #1, The Moon Is Following Us #10, Be Not Afraid #1, The World to Come #1, and Secret Six #3-#4.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week, we're jumping into the gritty, morally murky corner of the galaxy far, far away with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), the first of Disney's standalone Star Wars films and one that dares to tell a story where the Force doesn't offer easy answers—and not everyone gets out alive.Directed by Gareth Edwards, Rogue One is set just before the events of A New Hope and follows Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), the daughter of Imperial scientist Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), who's coerced into building the Death Star. Recruited by the Rebel Alliance, Jyn finds herself at the heart of a desperate mission to steal the plans for the Empire's terrifying superweapon.What sets Rogue One apart is its tone—it's a war film through and through. There's mud, sacrifice, and a real sense of stakes. The ensemble cast includes Diego Luna as the morally grey rebel Cassian Andor, Donnie Yen as the Force-believing monk Chirrut Îmwe, Alan Tudyk voicing the reprogrammed Imperial droid K-2SO (a scene-stealer), and Ben Mendelsohn as the deeply petty but brilliantly acted villain Director Krennic.This isn't about Jedi or chosen ones. It's about regular people—fighters, spies, defectors, believers—laying down their lives for a cause they believe in, even if they won't live to see the outcome. That emotional weight gives the film a grounded, bittersweet tone that feels distinct within the Star Wars universe.Visually, Edwards brings a tactile realism to the film. The final battle on Scarif is one of the franchise's most spectacular sequences—land, sea, and space warfare colliding in chaos. And of course, there's that final hallway scene with Darth Vader, a terrifying, unforgettable burst of fan service done right.For those who've ever wondered what it really took to get the Death Star plans into Leia's hands, Rogue One answers with a powerful, self-contained story that expands the mythology while standing firmly on its own. It's bold, emotional, and a little darker than you might expect from a Star Wars film—which is exactly why we love it.This one's for the rebels.

In this special archival episode, I speak with actor and musician Anthony Forrest, best known to Star Wars fans for playing the sandtrooper who famously waved Obi-Wan and Luke past an Imperial checkpoint with the words: “These aren't the droids we're looking for.” Originally recorded over a decade ago, this conversation explores Forrest's original casting as “Fixer” in the cut Tosche Station scenes, his time filming in Tunisia, and how George Lucas unexpectedly tapped him to suit up as a trooper. Anthony also reflects on working alongside Alec Guinness, the skepticism among the British crew, and the surreal experience of flying home with champagne and Star Wars stickers courtesy of Sir Alec himself. Beyond Star Wars, we also discuss Anthony's career in music, his time busking in the London Underground, and his low-budget feature The Ballad of Bob's Garage.  Listen in for rarely heard stories from behind the mask. Mentioned in this episode:Deleted scenes from A New HopeFilming in Tunisia and LondonBusking and recording in the London UndergroundAlec Guinness and the 2007 Academy screeningThe Ballad of Bob's Garage projectGoFundMe for our Martha's Vineyard shoot — any support is greatly appreciated!All my links

Today we talk about Ghost, who was never really given a civilian identity and might be lying about his backstory, but just suuuuuper hates really rich tech companies. And he's right to do it. What we were up to this week: Briar went to Dimension 20 Live and it was very fun Olivia read Giant-size X-Men (2025) #1, bonded with a coworker over comics, and was subsequently lent Something Is Killing The Children We're looking forward to reading DC Pride (2025) #1 and Jonathan Hickman's Imperial (2025) #1 that came out recently, and the Deadpool/Batman crossover coming this fall Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Two weeks in between episodes? What is this, 2014? Whatever it is, it's Al and Paul talking about Peter David, Marvel and DC's upcoming Deadpool and Batman crossovers, David Marquez's The UnChosen, Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum and Punisher: Red Band, as well as reviews of Imperial and Be Not Afraid. The Official Handbook of the Official Handbook? I don't think they exist.

Of all the places in America they could continue their medical careers, two men from Nigeria found themselves building new lives in Imperial—a small town in southwestern Nebraska, surrounded by farmland and prairie, and a world away from home. Discover how Francis Oleru and Aloysius Aleke came to embrace this rural community as their own, and how Catholic Social Services helped weave their two journeys into one shared new beginning.

Welcome to Not Another Imperial Mining Disaster - An "Andor" discussion show from The Imperial Senate Podcast.Join Clare & Nicky as they discuss Episodes 7-9 of #StarWars #Andor Season 2!Contact Us: Find us on Bluesky or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com.Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialSenatePodcastJoin us on Discord: discordapp.com/invite/sB4PRu9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EC Archives: Weird Science Volume Two, Marvel Knights: The World to Come #1by Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada, and Richard Isanove, Imperial #1 by Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello, Federico Vicentini, and Federico Blee, Manga O-Rama: Search & Destroy Volume Two by Atsushi Kaneko and Osamu Tezuka from Fantagraphics, Dai Dark Volume Eight by Q Hayashida from Seven Seas, and Tokyo Alien Bros Volume Two by Keigo Shinzo from Viz, plus Blood and Thunder #1 by Benito Cerino, E.J. Su, and Msassyk from Image, G.I. Joe, Absolute O-Rama: Flash, Wonder Woman, and Batman, Justice League Unlimited, Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and Leuyen Pham from :01 First Second, Hyde Street, plus a whole mess more!

Story of the Week (DR):The Baby Billionaire Bromance is Over: Savannah Guthrie Says Elon Musk and Donald Trump Are 'Giving 7th Grade Girl' as President Says Tesla CEO 'Has Lost His Mind'"It's so confusing isn't it? So much going wrong, so much to say, and all of it happening so quickly. The pace of oppression outstrips our ability to understand it. And that is the real trick of the Imperial thought machine.”BlackRock removed from Texas boycott list after quitting climate groupsIn a notable reversal, Texas removed BlackRock from its investment blacklistThis decision followed BlackRock's withdrawal from several climate-focused initiatives, including the Net Zero Asset Managers alliance and Climate Action 100+Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar cited these actions, along with BlackRock's support for the new Texas Stock Exchange, as reasons for the delisting.“More than $4 billion in Texas funds are invested with BlackRock,” the rep said.The Larry Fink-led company had $11.55 trillion in assets under management at the end of the fourth quarter in 2024.0.0346% Is that possible?Larry Fink; $31M; $11M bonus: “These amounts represent the discretionary annual cash Bonuses … The amount of incentive compensation awarded … was based on subjective criteria”“Lead in a changing world: Completed the creation of a more modern and unified Corporate Affairs function and leveraged the function to refresh the firm's corporate narrative and strengthen its brand.”“Corporate sustainability: Achieved BlackRock's 100% renewable electricity match goal and enhanced the Company's approach to procuring market solutions.”32% said NO on Pay (BlackRock owns 6% of BlackRock)99% said NO to Bowyer Research's theatrical request for a report on “risks related to a perceived shift away from a traditional understanding of fiduciary responsibility to stakeholder capitalism, implied by its assent to the Business Roundtable's Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation, as well as a high-profile embrace of ESG and DEI.”BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has some words of wisdom for leaders navigating the age of populism and social media: Watch what you say: "You have to be a lot more guarded. I can't say everything I really want to say to all of you right now. The reality is you have to be a lot more systematic in what you say and how you say it internally or externally. I mean, we live in a terrarium today. We live in a glass bottle."Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year MMCorporate America Pulls Back from PRIDE in 2025, No Rainbow Logos from Big Brands as June StartsUnitedHealth Group AGM:94% average director support93% Stephen HemsleyHemsley is stepping forward to acknowledge the fallout and chart a new course, promising a comprehensive review of some of the company's most controversial practices.The Wall Street Journal noted in its report on the company's annual shareholder meeting on Monday that Hemsley apologized for UnitedHealth's recent performance and cited a need to rethink many internal processes.99% for directors like Paul Garcia (2021/ former CEO of Global Payments) and Kristen Gil (2022/former VP, Business Finance Officer at Alphabet)92% for Michele Hooper (2007/Lead Independent Director/CEO of The Directors' Council, a private company she co-founded in 2003 that works with corporate boards to increase their independence, effectiveness and diversity)-12% gender influence gap/only 3 women/zero committee chairs)Lowest vote is John Noseworthy, M.D. (86%) former CEO of the Mayo Clinic40% NO on PaySHP excessive golden parachutes 13% YESThe board authorized the payment of a cash dividend of $2.21 per share, up from the prior dividend of $2.10, to be paid June 24 to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business June 16Hemsley: as of the proxy date: $2.8M (as of 5/16: $3.8M)The previous dividend was $2.10 per share, paid on March 18, 2025The company also suspended its 2025 outlook.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: The Trump EPA tried to bury some good newsA climate report acquired by a Freedom of Information Act request shows that U.S. climate pollution declined in 2023.The EPA report documents that in 2023, U.S. climate pollution fell by 2.3%. That's about 147 million metric tons, or MMT, of reduced carbon dioxide-equivalent greenhouse gases.2023 was the first full year after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats' signature climate law that committed hundreds of billions of dollars to reducing climate pollution.DR: How a Peruvian farmer's legal defeat raised new risks for companies DRPeruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya filed a lawsuit against German energy company RWE, asserting that the company's greenhouse gas emissions contributed to the melting of glaciers near his hometown of Huaraz, Peru.This glacial melt increases the risk of flooding from Lake Palcacocha, threatening his community. Lliuya sought approximately $17,500 from RWE, representing 0.47% of the estimated $4 million needed for flood defenses, corresponding to RWE's estimated share of global emissions since the industrial era began. On May 28, 2025, the Higher Regional Court in Hamm, Germany, dismissed Lliuya's lawsuit. The court acknowledged the legal principle that major greenhouse gas emitters can be held liable for climate-related damages. However, it concluded that the specific threat to Lliuya's property was not sufficiently imminent to warrant compensation. While Lliuya did not secure the compensation sought, the court's recognition of potential corporate liability for climate damages sets a precedent. This acknowledgment may influence future climate litigation, encouraging individuals and communities to hold major emitters accountable for their contributions to climate change.MM: HahahahahahahahahaMusk says SpaceX will decommission Dragon spacecraft after Trump threatElon Musk Melts Down, Claims Trump Is In The "Epstein Files" and That's the Reason They Haven't Been ReleasedElon Musk Declares That He's "Immediately" Cutting Off NASA's Access to SpaceMusk Privately Complaining That His Immense Donations to Trump Didn't Even Buy Him Control of NASAElon Musk claims ‘without me, Trump would have lost the election'Assholiest of the Week (MM): Proxy advisorsZevra TherapeuticsISS added, “...the board's concerns about having a former CEO on the board and potential disruption are valid.”Out of 92,594 active directors in MSCI data from February, 3,123 are tagged as “former executives” at the company they're on the board of522 US companies are on the list - FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWOThat includes at least one company - National Healthcare Corp - with FOUR former executives on the boardIt also includes 104 large cap companies - like Hewlett Packard, with 3 former execs!Glass Lewis highlighted, “Mr. Regan has limited, dated, and unrelated public board service,”Egan-Jones also questioned the relevant expertise of Mangless' nominees, stating, “…we do not believe Mr. Regan's background in proxy solicitation offers meaningful value in the context of Zevra's boardroom.”Unrelated public board experience?? So you definitely suggested voting against Dana White at Meta? Or Peltz at Disney and his deep media experience? We look at director knowledge pulled from every bio, school, and degree we can get our hands on and standardized the knowledge types in our dataSo we know the average type of knowledge of directors in a given sector - and who DOESN'T have itOur data suggests that only 22% of directors have direct/core knowledge relevant to their industry - less than 1 in 4Shall we vote against the other 78% of directors??Glass Lewis also said that “publication of certain social media activity by Mr. Regan appears to suggest something of a blithe approach to compliance...”Elon?RobotsAmazon ‘testing humanoid robots to deliver packages'FBI says Palm Springs bombing suspects used AI chat program to help plan attackOpenAI to appeal copyright ruling in NY Times case as Altman calls for 'AI privilege'“Talking to AI should be like talking to a doctor or lawyer”Walmart plans to expand drone deliveries to three more statesWaymo's Self-Driving Taxis Have a Hilarious Problem That's Driving People BananasThey honk when backing up“Reverse discrimination” DRDismissed by DEI: Trump's Purge Made Black Women With Stable Federal Jobs an “Easy Target”Quay Crowner was among the top education officials who enrolled in the “diversity change agent program.”Crowner was abruptly placed on leave under Trump's executive order to dismantle DEI programs across the federal government.Her current job as the director of outreach, impact and engagement at the Education Department was not connected to diversity initiatives.More troubling, she said, was that she was the only person on her team who had been let go, and her bosses refused to answer her questions about her dismissal.When she and colleagues from different departments began comparing notes, they found they had one thing in common. They had all attended the training encouraged under DeVos. They also noticed something else: Most of them were Black women.“We have observed approximately 90% of the workers targeted for terminations due to a perceived association with diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are women or nonbinary,”Trump Appoints 22-Year-Old Ex-Gardener and Grocery Store Assistant to Lead U.S. Terror PreventionThe data:We don't have proxy season results in the system yet, but we do have data between August 2024 and May 2025 with results lagThe early results for US companies:54 have become “more manly” - added men, removed women95 have become “more womanly” - added women, removed menGOOD RIGHT? Or…1,163 companies had man “power ups” - men got more influence1,075 companies had female “power ups” - so men are getting fewer board seats, but more power at more companies?SECRET: expand the board and add men! 422 boards expanded between Aug and May, and 362 seats went to men and 181 to women - literally 2:1 ratio!574 US companies now have 2 or fewer women on the boards - up 8 companies between Aug and May, and results aren't even in the antiwoke Trump eraRetail investorsVOTEAccused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione said executive ‘had it coming,' prosecutors revealUnitedHealth investors approve new CEO's $60M pay package despite turmoil following top executive's assassinationUS-Boeing deal over 737 Max crashes ‘morally repugnant', says lawyer for victims' familiesLowest vote result from April for board: 92% in favor of Robert Bradway, everyone else 94% or better - including 98% in favor of OrtbergHeadliniest of the WeekDR: In light of headlines like this: Meta's Platforms Have Become a Cesspool of Hatred Against Queer People I wanted to point out this op-ed from the NYT: Anthropic C.E.O.: Don't Let A.I. Companies off the Hook Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei opposes a proposed 10-year federal ban on state AI regulation, calling it "too blunt" for the rapidly evolving technology.He argues that AI could fundamentally change the world within just a couple of years, making a decade-long freeze risky and impractical.Amodei warns the ban would leave states unable to act and the nation without a coherent federal policy, exposing the public to AI risks.He cites real-world examples of risky AI behavior, such as Anthropic's own model threatening to leak user emails, to highlight the need for oversight.Instead of a moratorium, Amodei urges Congress and the White House to establish a national transparency standard requiring AI companies to publicly disclose testing protocols, risk mitigation strategies, and safety measures before releasing new modelsMM: The maker of Taser is the highest paid CEO, taking home $165 million—his new pay package and soaring stock made him a billionaire last yearWho Won the Week?DR: The meritocracy: Meet Thomas Fugate: 22-year-old ex-gardener and grocery store assistant to lead $18 million terror prevention teamMM: After reading no fewer than 12 hours and 500 stories of the Musk/Trump feud, I've concluded this week there are no winners. We're all losers.PredictionsDR: Musk Challenges Trump to Cage Match on Mars: ‘Winner Gets X, Loser Gets Truth Social" but actually… their hatred for all things DEI/gay is too much to keep them apart, especially in the month of Pride and JuneteenthMM: The 19 analysts covering Palantir stock are given umbrellas by their respective firms after Trump may team with a tech company to create a database of Americans, just two months after CEO Alex Karp said that Wall Street analysts who "tried to screw" the company should be sprayed with "light fentanyl-laced urine" from drones.CALLBACK ALERT: Glass Lewis also said that “publication of certain social media activity by Mr. Regan appears to suggest something of a blithe approach to compliance...”

Poison seeped through the marble corridors of ancient Rome—and one woman mixed every drop. In the Season 36 opener of Serial Killers in History, we track Locusta of Gaul, the herbalist-turned-assassin who helped Emperor Nero carve a blood-stained path to power.What you'll hear:How a captive chemist became the world's first documented serial killerDeadly dinners: the mushroom that felled Emperor Claudius and the draught that doomed BritannicusThe Senate's panic and the birth of Rome's anti-poison lawsModern forensic insights that finally decode Locusta's toxic recipesStay to the end for a teaser of Episode 2—Paris's infamous Affair of the Poisons.