Podcast appearances and mentions of Kerry Brown

« Một thỏa thuận ngừng bắn có thời hạn », một thỏa hiệp về thương mại « mong manh » chỉ nhằm « chứng minh thiện chí Mỹ và Trung Quốc cùng muốn xoa dịu tình hình ». Thương mại tuy là trọng tâm thượng đỉnh song phương hôm 30/10/2025 tại Busan nhưng đây có còn là một mặt trận nóng nhất trong cuộc đối đầu giữa Washington với Bắc Kinh ?   Donald Trump tự cho mình 12 điểm trên 10 sau hội nghị thượng đỉnh với Tập Cận Bình. Như thường lệ, tổng thống Hoa Kỳ đã rất tự tin tuyên bố « thắng lớn » sau hoạt động ngoại giao đã thu hút chú ý của toàn thế giới tuần qua. Quả thực có nhiều lý do để Hoa Kỳ hài lòng. Sau cuộc họp mở ra trong 1 tiếng và 40 phút, phái đoàn hai bên đã đạt được một số đồng thuận như sau.  Thứ nhất về thuế quan,  Washington giảm thuế nhập khẩu nhắm vào một số mặt hàng của Trung Quốc đang từ 57 % xuống 47 %. Đổi lại Bắc Kinh đồng ý kiểm soát chặt chẽ hơn các hoạt động bất hợp pháp về chất ma túy fentanyl. Thứ hai : trong vòng 1 năm, Bắc Kinh hứa sẽ không lạm dụng thế gần như độc quyền xuất khẩu khoáng sản hiếm để bắt chẹt Hoa Kỳ. Về điểm này, giới quan sát cho rằng hai ông Tập Cận Bình - Donald Trump vừa sáng chế ra một dạng « thỏa thuận ngừng bắn có thời hạn ». Washington hài lòng vì hồ sơ đất hiếm rất « nhạy cảm và quan trọng » đối với nền công nghiệp từ ô tô đến quốc phòng của Mỹ. Đồng thuận thứ ba hội nghị Busan đạt được liên quan đến cam kết Trung Quốc nhập khẩu trở lại 12 triệu tấn đậu nành của Mỹ trong năm nay. Chính vì để trả Hoa Kỳ áp dụng thuế đối ứng từ mùa xuân năm nay, mà Bắc Kinh đã ngừng nhập khẩu đậu nành và nhiều nông phẩm khác của Mỹ, gây thiệt hại cho tầng lớp cử tri trung thành với Donald Trump. Năm 2024 Trung Quốc là thị trường mua vào gần 50 % tổng kim ngạch xuất khẩu đậu nành của Mỹ. Bế tắc về công nghệ bán dẫn và chip điện tử Tuy nhiên một mảng nhạy cảm khác trong quan hệ Mỹ-Trung liên quan đến công nghệ bán dẫn thì lãnh đạo hai nước dường như vẫn chưa tìm ra ngõ thoát. Tổng thống Trump thậm chí đã đưa ra những tuyên bố trái ngược nhau trên hồ sơ này. Trên đài truyền hình Pháp France24 Elvire Fabry, Viện Nghiên Cứu châu Âu, Jacques Delors nhận định : Washington cấm hoặc hạn chế một số các giao dịch với Trung Quốc trong lĩnh vực công nghệ bán dẫn vì lý do an ninh, nhưng Donald Trump liên tục đổi ý trên hồ sơ này (đặc biệt là với các hoạt động của tập đoàn Nvidia) : « Thực ra không ai đoán được, hay hiểu được lập trường của Donald Trump trên vấn đề công nghiệp bán dẫn và linh kiện điện tử. Nhà Trắng chú trọng hơn đến vấn đề an ninh quốc gia hay chạy theo lợi nhuận tức là chỉ đơn thuần muốn đạt được một thỏa thuận về thương mại. Mỹ đang tính toán những gì và liệu có dám đánh cược với vị trí dẫn đầu thế giới trong mảng công nghiệp này hay không ? »       Tổng kết thượng đỉnh Busan, cũng bà Elvire Fabry nhận định đối thoại Trump -Tập « không mang lại bất kỳ một tiến triển nào ». Chủ nhân Nhà Trắng thất bại trên hai mục tiêu : đòi Trung Quốc mở rộng cửa thị trường cho các doanh nghiệp Mỹ và giải quyết tình trạng xuất siêu với Hoa Kỳ.    « Từ tháng 7/2024 tức là trước bầu cử tổng thống Mỹ, Trung Quốc đã chuẩn bị từ trước cho khả năng ông Trump trở lại cầm quyền. Bắc Kinh mong đợi nhiều một nhiệm kỳ 2 của Donald Trump hơn hẳn viễn cảnh phải hợp tác trong trường hợp bà Kamala Harris đắc cử. Trung Quốc quan niệm dễ đạt được thỏa thuận với Trump hơn là Harris. Tại thượng đỉnh Busan rõ ràng là Washington không đạt được những mục tiêu chính như là  giải quyết thế bất cân đối về thương mại. Không có bất kỳ một tiến triển nào về việc Bắc Kinh mở cửa thị trường cho các doanh nghiệp Mỹ…  Chẳng qua là đôi bên đấu dịu và cũng trở lại với thời điểm như hồi đầu nhiệm kỳ 2 của Donald Trump, tức là trước khi Mỹ đe dọa đánh thuế hàng Trung Quốc với những tuyên bố hoàn toàn xa rời với thực tế. Trên các vấn đề xuất nhập khẩu đậu nành, nông phẩm hay đất hiếm … tình hình thực ra chẳng có gì mới mẻ ». Nhìn từ Bắc Kinh, Busan là « Một bước ngoặt quan trọng » Về phía Bắc Kinh thì khác. Tạp chí Caixin của Trung Quốc xem thượng đỉnh Busan, là « một bước quan trọng để ổn định mối quan hệ song phương » vốn đang trong giai đoạn de-risking,  giảm bớt mức độ phụ thuộc vào lẫn nhau. Cũng tờ báo tài chính uy tín này tại Bắc Kinh tin tưởng « tạm tránh khỏi kịch bản tồi tệ nhất » :  mô hình phát triển của Trung Quốc chủ yếu dựa vào giao thương với phương Tây, mà quan trọng nhất là quan hệ với Mỹ. Với chính sách của ông Trump muốn dồn Trung Quốc vào chân tường, Bắc Kinh biết chắc không thể đạt được mục tiêu « win - win » tức là tình huống đôi bên cùng có lợi. Nhưng ít ra thì sau thượng đỉnh Donald Trump -Tập Cận Bình « kịch bản đôi bên cùng bị thiệt thòi » đã không xảy ra.   Trong cuộc họp với tổng thống Donald Trump, chủ tịch Tập Cận Bình nhắc nhở : « Lịch sử đã cho thấy Quốc và Hoa Kỳ là hai đối tác, là hai nước bạn. Đây cũng là điều sự thật đòi hỏi ». Theo nhà phân tích của viện nghiên cứu châu Âu, Jacques Delors, Elvire Fabry lời lẽ này của lãnh đạo Trung Quốc thể hiện rõ thái độ trịch thượng của Bắc Kinh, bất chấp phía Mỹ tự tin cho rằng vẫn làm chủ cuộc chơi. Tổng thống Trump vẫn « tự cho mình quyền áp đặt thêm các khoản thuế hoặc những rào cản thương mại mới bất kỳ lúc nào và bất kỳ vì lý do gì » như tuần báo Anh, The Economist ghi nhận. Báo Mỹ New York Times phân tích : Tập Cận Bình mới là bên thắng cuộc. Qua việc nới lỏng một số hạn chế về đất hiếm và cam kết mua đậu nành Mỹ, lãnh đạo Trung Quốc đã giúp Trump có cớ tuyên bố chiến thắng khi trở về nước. Nhưng chính ông Tập Cận Bình mới là bên đã đạt được những nhượng bộ quan trọng từ Washington, cả về kinh tế lẫn ngoại giao. Bắc Kinh đã cho thấy họ có thể đáp trả Washington. Cũng trên đài truyền hình Pháp France24 Camille Verchery điều hành công ty tư vấn VVR có trụ sở tại Paris đưa ra cùng nhận xét : « Không bên nào thắng cuộc, nhưng Trung Quốc đã chứng minh họ có sức để cưỡng lại áp lực từ phía Hoa Kỳ. Đó đã là một thắng lợi ngoại giao của Bắc Kinh. Tuy nhiên cần lưu ý rằng khi mà Trung Quốc phải tung đòn đất hiếm ra để đối đầu với Mỹ, đấy cũng là thế đường cùng. Vì quyết định này càng đẩy Bắc Kinh vào thế đối đầu gay gắt hơn nữa với Hoa Kỳ và cũng là trở ngại trong quan hệ với Liên Hiệp Châu Âu » Một chặng dừng trong quá trình « leo thang » Chuyên gia về Trung Quốc Emmanuel Veréon thuộc Viện Ngôn Ngữ và Văn Hóa Phương Đông, Paris thận trọng nói đến một giai đoạn hòa hoãn trong tiến trình « leo thang thường trực » giữa hai nền kinh tế hàng đầu thế giới. Trong lúc mà Donald Trump không tìm ra được nhược điểm của đối phương « Chúng ta thường quan niệm các ông Tập Cận Bình, Donald Trump đã lùi bước, Mỹ và Trung Quốc cùng đấu dịu … Tôi không tin là như vậy. Nhìn kỹ vào tất cả các thỏa thuận đôi bên đã đạt được, đấy chỉ là những tuyên bố mang nặng tính ngoại giao. Washington cũng như Bắc Kinh muốn chứng minh thiện chí hòa hoãn, nhưng thực ra đôi bên cùng trong tư thế ‘leo thang' theo từng nấc một. Có một điều chắc chắn là cả hai đang cùng đang sắp xếp lại chuỗi cung ứng toàn cầu tập trung vào hai cực là Trung Quốc và Hoa Kỳ. Tất cả những tuyên bố sau thượng đỉnh Busan vừa qua đều củng cố cho quyết tâm theo đuổi mục đích đó : các ông Tập Cận Bình và Donald Trump đang xây dựng lại một mô hình mới về địa chính trị và kinh tế cho toàn thế giới ». Tổng thống Hoa Kỳ Donald Trump có lý khi nhận xét, Trung Quốc là « một nhà đàm phán cứng rắn » bậc nhất. Điều ông không nói ra ở đây là Bắc Kinh có thể điều khiển các cuộc đàm phán để hưởng lợi và Trung Quốc mới là bên làm chủ cuộc chơi. Báo Time ghi nhận ở thượng đỉnh Busan vừa qua, ông Tập Cận Bình đã đạt được mục đích : đòi Hoa Kỳ giảm biên độ thuế và nới lỏng các hạn chế thương mại. Hơn nữa Trung Quốc đã nắm được điểm yếu thực sự của Mỹ là đất hiếm và cầm chắc là sẽ tận dụng chiêu bài này trong các vòng dàm phán sắp tới với Washington. Ở góc đài bên kia, trước mắt Hoa Kỳ « không có giải pháp thay thế » như giáo sư Kerry Brown trung tâm nghiên cứu Law China Institute, đại học King's College, Luân Đôn đánh giá Benjamin Bürbaumer giáo sư trường Khoa Học Chính Trị Bordeaux trong mọt bài tham luận gần đây trên tạp chí chuyên về địa chính trị Grand Continent, nêu lên khả năng vế thương mại không chắc vẫn là mặt trận nóng bỏng nhất trong cuộc đọ sức giữa Hoa Kỳ và Trung Quốc. Chỉ cần nhìn vào hồ sơ « công nghệ bán dẫn và chip điện tử » cũng đủ thấy ông Trump đã « không còn nắm giữ tất cả những lá chủ bàit rong tay » để thực hiện tham vọng tiếp tục thống lĩnh toàn cầu. Washington đồng thời đã « xem thường địch thủ là Trung Quốc » : Mọi chú ý đã tập trung vào vế thương mại nhân vòng công du châu Á nhiều ngày trong tuần qua của tổng thống Trump, nhưng đó chì là phần nổi cua tảng băng. Chuyến đi này thực ra là một cuộc chạy đua âm thầm tranh giành ảnh hưởng, và quyền kiểm soát các nguồn nhiên liệu thiết yếu cho công nghệ thời đại digital. Xung đột Mỹ-Trung không còn giới hạn trong phạm trù thương mại. Đôi bên đã dùng đòn trừng phạt về công nghệ để  kiểm soát « cơ sở hạ tầng digital của nền kinh tế toàn cầu ». Chính cuộc đối đầu này mới có thể dẫn tới một sự thay đổi lâu dài trong tương quan lực lượng của thế giới.

After the collapse of the Chinese spying case, host Alain Tolhurst looks at the state of the Anglo-Sino relationship, how it has evolved over the years, where UK-China relations are now under this current government, and what should be done to improve them.On the panel are Tony Vaughan, Labour MP for Folkestone and Hythe, and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on China, along with Mark Field, former minister for Asia and author of The End of an Era: The Decline and Fall of the Tory Party, with Dr Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and director of the Lau China Institute at Kings College London, and Luke de Pulford, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.To sign up for our newsletters click hereAnd to submit your nomination for this year's Women in Westminster: The 100 list, click herePresented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard recap the Gophers back and forth victory over Rutgers and specifically discuss the great effort from quarterback Drake Lindsay to help bring it home. The defense made some great adjustments as the game went on, the guys discuss the Gopher coordinators getting the win over some of their mentors. Anthony Smith looks like a first round pick, safety Kerry Brown had perhaps his best game and Koi Perich bounced back nicely from his struggles at Cal. At the end of the show they recap the weekend in the Big Ten including Oregon/Penn State, Illinois/USC, Indiana/Iowa and do a quick preview of Ohio State. 

In episode 857 of The LOTS Project Morning Show, I share updates from a week with the in-laws, mistakes we've already made on the cabin build (and how we fixed them), a property walk with Kerry Brown, and a preview of some upcoming product reviews. Coffee talk, Telegram exclusives, and more inside.☕ Coffee: New experimental blend—Light Colombian with Medium Dark Peruvian from FoodForestFarms.com — use code LOTS10 for 10% off + free shipping.

In this episode: Dublin's Industrial Heritage by Rob Goodbody; the Voices of the Showmen exhibition at the University of Galway; The Great Reversal - Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power, by Kerry Brown; and Irish settlers' roles in Native American history, in Éire agus Na Chéad Naisiúin on TG4, with producer Ronan McCloskey.

Today, we talk about homestead burnout, why many new homesteaders feel tempted (and do) give up after only a year or three, and what to do about it. We also cover our usual Monday segments. Featured Event August 23: Wild Edible Walk with Kerry Brown of Strong Roots Resources – 8:30 AM before Curds and Connection at the Holler Homestead. Sponsor 1 Strong Roots Resources – Permaculture consulting, education, and more. Sponsor 2 AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN – Helping entrepreneurs, homesteaders, and freedom-minded folks handle taxes the smart way. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Setting up Basecamp for long-term storage   Road food from the pantry   Fall garden focus   Pushing for more dried herbs   Frugality Tip From Margo: Before making a large purchase, check multiple sites. Margo scored a $100 gift card from Northern Tool by ordering online (over $1000 purchase), then picking up in-store. A little research can literally pay off. Operation Independence Adding value can make all the difference — like offering a Wild Edible Walk add-on for the cheese class. Main Topic of the Day: How to Fix Homestead Burnout Discussion with Tactical about my dead garden bed   Why so many homesteads give up after 1–3 years   Striving for perfection   Using 1 person to do the work of 2, 3, or even 4   Instagram homesteads vs. reality   The same reasons we burn out on anything   The homestead is always there — and you live there   Why people get into homesteading   The homesteader's curse   My 140 tomato story   If you're not on a homestead yet, what you can do   How to avoid homestead burnout   Create a space where you can truly let go and reset   Have other interests or hobbies   Adjust expectations before you start   Create goals that aren't fear-based   Learn to spot burnout early:   Constant fatigue   Irritability or loss of excitement   Letting maintenance slide   Avoiding certain areas or projects   More arguments or isolation   Spending more time on screens than outside   Self-check questions:   When's the last time I felt genuinely excited about a homestead task?   Am I doing chores because I want to or just because they have to be done?   Have I been skipping or half-doing maintenance I used to stay on top of?   Am I avoiding certain areas, animals, or projects because they feel overwhelming?   How to address burnout if you're already there   Make space to get away for 2–3 days and stay off social media   Take a true day of rest   Move your body   Assess eating and drinking habits   Follow homesteaders who show their failures and lessons learned   Scale back without feeling like you've failed   The world, and we, are messy. Do three things anyway and see how far you can go in a month, then 2 months, then a year! Make it a great week.   GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.    Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Today, we discuss how to navigate all the options out there as you seek your ideal homestead property. We also cover our usual Monday segments. Featured Event August 9: Foraging on the Farm at Strong Roots Resources Strongrootsresources.com Sponsor 1 DiscountMylarBags.com Long-term food storage supplies that won't break the bank. Sponsor 2 AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Helping entrepreneurs, homesteaders, and freedom-minded folks handle taxes the smart way. Surprise Guest JOHN WILLIS - Buy his cool tactical gear here. Tales from the Prepper Pantry We topped off green bean canning for the year — another seasonal task checked off the list. We're also setting up long-term canned goods storage at Basecamp so it's easier to rotate and access what we've put up. While I was away, Tactical survived thanks to the stash of homemade convenience meals we'd prepped in advance. Proof that a little forethought goes a long way. And this week, we're finally getting seedlings started for the fall garden — about a week later than planned, but they're going in. Frugality Tip If you've got a spare room sitting empty, it might be time to put it to work. We brought in $150 this week just by renting out a bedroom on Airbnb —  just a clean space, a good description, and letting the system do its thing. Sometimes the easiest money is already inside your house. Operation Independence We're gearing up for a trip to Polyface Farm to see Joel Salatin's systems in action. The goal? Learn what we can, adapt what fits, and scale up operations here at the Holler. Always learning, always building. Main Topic of the Day: Finding the Ideal Homestead Everybody wants the perfect homestead. Creek in the back, rich soil, gentle slopes, friendly neighbors, no codes, low taxes, a vast homeschooling network, hospital that is close but not TOO close…Oh — and under $200,000, please. Today, we're digging into how to actually find the IDEAL land for your homestead — starting with the real questions, not the fantasy map. Where to go in the state How to choose land Where the best community is Regulatory environment To rent or to own? What does ideal mean? WHY ARE YOUR DOING THIS? What does your ideal day on your land actually look like? Is this about freedom? Fear? Feeding your family? Are you chasing a dream… or running from a disaster? Zac Bauer of  An American Homestead's thoughts on water List what is important to you: Family Hospitals? Entertainment Supplies Church Crime/Safety Kid stuff Tax regulations Cultural mix   HERE IS THE TRUTH THOUGH : the ideal property? It's either taken or priced much higher than you will expect  - and those super nice properties also have hidden problems. That's the problem we're really solving today — what do you do when your dream and your budget don't match? That is when you have to prioritize = prioritize what you truly need in a piece of land as Zac pointed out.  In Fact the best homesteaders I know didn't start with perfect property. They started with a good enough place and made it work. EXAMPLES John Willis, Rock Quarry The Eversoles (bare land) Kerry Brown (off grid) Ryan & Steve (local partners) Shawn Mills (off grid) They didn't find a unicorn property — they built a life anyway. Don't forget — Self-Reliance Festival tickets are still available, but the price goes up soon. If you've been thinking about joining us in Camden this October, now's the time to grab your pass and make a plan. Details are at SelfRelianceFestival.com. Make it a great week. GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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Xi Jinping can, technically, be China's leader for the rest of his life. But, speculation has mounted that he might be stepping down from power. Is this justified? And if not, how does Xi keep such a tough grip on power? Jacob Jarvis discusses with Kerry Brown, professor of Chinese Studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College and the author of several books about China and Xi Jinping, including Xi: A Study in Power.  Buy Xi: A study in power through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund The Bunker by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to https://indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.   www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bunkerpod.bsky.social  Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Robin Leeburn. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#92Noon! Kerry Brown Derik LeCaptain

OnlyFans is giving the Treasury what it wants – but should we be concerned?‘OnlyFans,' writes Louise Perry, ‘is the most profitable content subscription service in the world.' Yet ‘the vast majority of its content creators make very little from it'. So why are around 4 per cent of young British women selling their wares on the site? ‘Imitating Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips – currently locked in a competition to have sex with the most men in a day – isn't pleasant.' OnlyFans gives women ‘the sexual attention and money of hundreds and even thousands of men'. The result is ‘a cascade of depravity' that Perry wouldn't wish on her worst enemy.In business terms, however, OnlyFans is a ‘staggering success', according to economics editor Michael Simmons. ‘Britain's sex industry brings in far more to the economy than politicians are comfortable admitting'; OnlyFans might just be Britain's most profitable tech start-up. ‘If we are going to wage a moral war on porn,' Simmons argues, ‘we should at least be honest about what we're sacrificing.' Louise and Michael joined the podcast to discuss further (1:21).Next: could Xi Jinping's time be up?Historian Francis Pike writes about the unusual absence of China's President Xi. China-watchers have detected some subtle differences from the norm in Chinese media, from fewer official references to Xi to changes in routine politburo meetings. So, could Xi Jinping be forced to step down? And if so, who is on manoeuvres and why?Francis joined the podcast alongside former diplomat Kerry Brown, professor of China Studies at King's College London (22:31).And finally: is the era of the lonely hearts ad coming to an end?Tony Whitehead provides his notes on lonely hearts columns this week, writing about how, 330 years after they first appeared in print in Britain, they may soon disappear. Francesca Beauman – who literally wrote the book on the subject, Shapely Ankle Preferr'd – and Mark Mason join the podcast to provide their favourite examples, from the serious to the humorous (35:13).Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast.Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OnlyFans is giving the Treasury what it wants – but should we be concerned?‘OnlyFans,' writes Louise Perry, ‘is the most profitable content subscription service in the world.' Yet ‘the vast majority of its content creators make very little from it'. So why are around 4 per cent of young British women selling their wares on the site? ‘Imitating Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips – currently locked in a competition to have sex with the most men in a day – isn't pleasant.' OnlyFans gives women ‘the sexual attention and money of hundreds and even thousands of men'. The result is ‘a cascade of depravity' that Perry wouldn't wish on her worst enemy.In business terms, however, OnlyFans is a ‘staggering success', according to economics editor Michael Simmons. ‘Britain's sex industry brings in far more to the economy than politicians are comfortable admitting'; OnlyFans might just be Britain's most profitable tech start-up. ‘If we are going to wage a moral war on porn,' Simmons argues, ‘we should at least be honest about what we're sacrificing.' Louise and Michael joined the podcast to discuss further (1:21).Next: could Xi Jinping's time be up?Historian Francis Pike writes about the unusual absence of China's President Xi. China-watchers have detected some subtle differences from the norm in Chinese media, from fewer official references to Xi to changes in routine politburo meetings. So, could Xi Jinping be forced to step down? And if so, who is on manoeuvres and why?Francis joined the podcast alongside former diplomat Kerry Brown, professor of China Studies at King's College London (22:31).And finally: is the era of the lonely hearts ad coming to an end?Tony Whitehead provides his notes on lonely hearts columns this week, writing about how, 330 years after they first appeared in print in Britain, they may soon disappear. Francesca Beauman – who literally wrote the book on the subject, Shapely Ankle Preferr'd – and Mark Mason join the podcast to provide their favourite examples, from the serious to the humorous (35:13).Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Steve Yates speaks with Kerry Brown, professor of Chinese Studies at King's College London and author of Why Taiwan Matters. With decades of experience as a diplomat, scholar, and author of nearly 20 books on Chinese politics, Brown breaks down the complex geopolitical puzzle of Taiwan's past, present, and uncertain future. Brown shares his journey from the UK to Asia, explains Taiwan's hybrid identity, and examines how a small island became a critical player in global stability and tech supply chains. From semiconductors and democracy to China's growing nationalism and military pressure, this conversation explores the tangled web of history, economics, and identity that makes Taiwan such a critical—and dangerous—flashpoint for the 21st century.

As Chinese Whispers comes to an end, here is a compilation of some of the best discussions Cindy Yu has had across the podcast to understand modern China and President Xi. On this episode you can hear from: journalist Bill Hayton on what it means to be Chinese (1:10); writer and actor Mark Kitto and author Alex Ash on being foreign in China (13:07); professor of international history Elizabeth Ingleson on whether China's economic boom was made in America (23:08); professor of Chinese studies and former diplomat Kerry Brown and professor of history Steve Tsang on how the cultural revolution shaped China's leaders today (47:05); journalist Bill Bishop and professor of political science Victor Shih on how Xi took complete control at the 20th party congress in 2022 (58:13); journalist and advisor Noah Barkin on the relationship between Europe and China (1:10:04); and, professor of China studies William Kirby and former diplomat Charles Parton on why China won't invade Taiwan (1:19:56). To stay abreast of Cindy's latest work, subscribe to her free Substack at chinesewhispers.substack.com Produced by Cindy Yu and Patrick Gibbons.

As Chinese Whispers comes to an end, here is a compilation of some of the best discussions Cindy Yu has had across the podcast to understand modern China and President Xi. On this episode you can hear from: journalist Bill Hayton on what it means to be Chinese (1:10); writer and actor Mark Kitto and author Alex Ash on being foreign in China (13:07); professor of international history Elizabeth Ingleson on whether China's economic boom was made in America (23:08); professor of Chinese studies and former diplomat Kerry Brown and professor of history Steve Tsang on how the cultural revolution shaped China's leaders today (47:05); journalist Bill Bishop and professor of political science Victor Shih on how Xi took complete control at the 20th party congress in 2022 (58:13); journalist and advisor Noah Barkin on the relationship between Europe and China (1:10:04); and, professor of China studies William Kirby and former diplomat Charles Parton on why China won't invade Taiwan (1:19:56). To stay abreast of Cindy's latest work, subscribe to her free Substack at chinesewhispers.substack.com Produced by Cindy Yu and Patrick Gibbons.

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Donald Trump has launched fresh talks with Iran to negotiate a new nuclear deal, vowing that there will be “all hell to pay” if Tehran does not agree to disarm. As foreign reporter Akhtar Makoii tells Venetia Rainey, it comes amid a major buildup of American military assets in the Middle East. Israel has repeatedly pushed for a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, would the US go through with it if Iran refuses to compromise?Meanwhile, China recently completed some surprise live-fire drills around Taiwan. Former diplomat, historian and author Kerry Brown explains how worried we should be and gives his assessment of the landing barges that have recently been revealed.Contact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youtube - https://youtu.be/4MWFzPXQPY8Curious Worldview Newsletter - https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeTaiwan is the greatest geopolitical question of the 21st century says Kerry Brown,  sinologist, and former Diplomat to the British Embassy in Beijing. He is, I am thrilled to say the guest on todays podcast. A sinologist is a scholar and expert of China, its language, history, politics, and culture - and the theme today is top to bottom the myriad questions looming over one of the largest political issues for China… Taiwan. Kerry published a book last year called The Taiwan Story: How a Small Island Will Dictate the Global Future. It is marvelous, and my hope was to do as much justice to the various questions which Kerry approaches Taiwan with as possible in a brief podcast.The big questions being, the economy, given Taiwan's semi conductor supremacy with its home grown TSMC, the perplexing idea that Xi would view Taiwanese reunification as the most significant achievement to his legacy, how a more fractured, less unified global order creates lots of wiggle room, Taiwan's history, and that despite having 95% Han ethnicity, what is it about Taiwan which makes them a distinctly different culture to China, Kerrys feeling for the inevitability of an attempt at reunification and lots more between those cracks. 00:00 - Kerry Brown01:20 - Big Opportunity For China04:13 - Brief Taiwan History07:33 - TSMC24:09 - What China Thinks Of Taiwan37:42 - Taiwanese Identity & Culture50:14 - It's All Xi52:35 - Opinions Of Taiwan58:30 - Kerry's Life Work1:06:00 - Kevin Rudd & Australia1:16:30 - Indonesia & Serendipity

This week on Sinica: February 24 marks the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and as I've done for the last two years, I moderated a panel organized by Vita Golod, a Ukrainian China scholar who happens to be here in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at UNC as a visiting scholar. She's worked tirelessly to promote awareness of the war, and I'm honored again to have been asked to moderate this panel.The guests you'll hear from are:Dr. Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova, Director of the China Studies Centre at Riga Stradins University in Latvia. Fluent in Chinese, Russian, and English, she has collaborated with scholars like Kerry Brown of King's College London and has done extensive work on China's role in Europe and beyond.Dr. Dmytro Yefremov, Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations at the National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" in Ukraine. A board member of the Ukrainian Association of Sinologists, he specializes in China's foreign relations and has traveled extensively to China, providing firsthand insight into Ukraine's perspective on China's role in the war and beyond.Dr. Qiang Liu, Director of the Energy Economics Division at the Institute of Quantitative & Technical Economics within the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). He also serves as the Co-chair and Secretary-General of the Global Forum on Energy Security. His research focuses on energy security, energy economics, and policy, with a particular emphasis on China's Belt and Road Initiative and its global energy partnerships.Dr. Klaus Larres, Richard M. Krasno Distinguished Professor of History and International Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. An expert on transatlantic relations, U.S., German, and EU foreign policy, and China's role in the post-Cold War order, he has a profound interest in the history of the Cold War and the politics of Winston Churchill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Wake Up and Read the Labels, host Jen Smiley sits down with Heather McDonough and Kerry Brown, co-founders of Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. If you love celebrating with cookies, cakes, and pancakes but want to avoid inflammatory ingredients, this episode is a must-listen. Heather and Kerry share their journey of creating baking mixes free of grains, gluten, dairy, and artificial ingredients—all while maintaining incredible taste and texture. They discuss the harmful additives found in mainstream brands, the benefits of high-fiber flours like tiger nut flour, and how their products align with the AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) diet.Use code “WAKEUP” at eatgangster.com for 10% off your order! Disclaimer:The content provided by Wake Up and Read the Labels and Jen Smiley is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Jen Smiley is not a licensed nutritionist, dietitian, or health professional. All recommendations and insights are based on her personal research and experiences. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or wellness routines. Additionally, some of the links shared may be affiliate links, meaning Wake Up and Read the Labels may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This supports our ability to bring you quality content. Key Takeaways: Mainstream cake mixes are harmful: Enriched bleached flour and GMO-sprayed wheat can negatively impact gut health and increase inflammation. Tiger nut flour is a game-changer: It's nutrient-dense, high in fiber, and feeds good gut bacteria. Eat Gangster's product lineup: From brownies and cookies to pizza crusts and frosting, their mixes are clean, delicious, and versatile. Understanding nightshades: Learn what they are, who should avoid them, and how they might contribute to inflammation. The importance of fiber: Fiber supports digestion, stabilizes blood sugar, and promotes fullness—making it a vital component in baking. Beyond AIP compliance: Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R.'s mission is to make clean, real food accessible to everyone, not just those on restrictive diets. The frosting revolution: Their cane-sugar-free frosting mix is changing the game for clean indulgence. Where to Find Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R.Website: https://eatgangster.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatgangsterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatgangsterPinterest: https://ph.pinterest.com/eatgangster/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatgangsterJen's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakeupandreadthelabels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WakeUpAndReadTheLabelsThe Wake Up Label Letter: https://jensmiley.substack.com/subscribeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-and-read-the-labels/id1618784569 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7v3WcgicHQrjU9iCEcLZLX

Kerry Brown, Transformation Evangelist at Celonis, discusses strategies and benefits of process mining, a data-driven approach that analyzes and improves business process performance by extracting insights from event logs generated by information systems. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

The transformation of China in the past quarter of a century has seen the nation become one of the world's dominant powers alongside the United States.  At the centre of this changing global balance lies the future of Taiwan, both separated from and inextricably linked to China.  In the latest This Is Not A Drill, Gavin Esler asks what the Taiwan question tells us about the future of an ideological and economic rivalry, as China expert Kerry Brown discusses his new book The Taiwan Story, How A Small Island Will Dictate The Global Future.  And to find out how we got here, Oriana Skylar Mastro, fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University, discusses her book Upstart: How China Became A Great Power, to chart China's economic explosion, growing military power and expanding global influence. Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jackson talks to Kerry Brown all about his new book 'The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power'! Kerry gives us some fascinating insights into the history of the relationship between Britain and China, touching on the Tudors, the East India Company, and the attitudes towards each other today.Grab a copy of The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for PowerKeep up to date with Kerry via his website, or his XIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukPlease support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  IF YOU WANT TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS: Join our Telegram group. Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Today we talk about preparations for cold, livestock husbandry season, a cool tree class and more!Featured Event: Nov 2, Partner with Trees on the Permaculture Homestead with Kerry Brown of Strong Roots Resources Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast: Investablewealth.com Separating ewes and moving them to the ram Dyslexic weather Way station for Hurricane relief Some permanent fencing New rabbit update 9 baby rabbits doing well Raised bed update - need to build the waterer Pool: digging a ditch and getting power Last round of mint harvest this weekend before the first frost Moving firewood and chimney preparation Hay update Why are we adding trees Tomato wall coming down SRF recovery projects   Make it a great week!   GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It's an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations between China and what eventually became Britain, covered by Kerry Brown in his latest book The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power (Yale University Press: 2024) Kerry's book covers incidents like the MacCartney embassy, the East India Company, the Anglo-Chinese wars, the Communist takeover in 1949, and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Kerry Brown is professor of Chinese studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics, history, and society. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Great Reversal. 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

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It's an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations between China and what eventually became Britain, covered by Kerry Brown in his latest book The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power (Yale University Press: 2024) Kerry's book covers incidents like the MacCartney embassy, the East India Company, the Anglo-Chinese wars, the Communist takeover in 1949, and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Kerry Brown is professor of Chinese studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics, history, and society. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Great Reversal. 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/history

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It's an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations between China and what eventually became Britain, covered by Kerry Brown in his latest book The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power (Yale University Press: 2024) Kerry's book covers incidents like the MacCartney embassy, the East India Company, the Anglo-Chinese wars, the Communist takeover in 1949, and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Kerry Brown is professor of Chinese studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics, history, and society. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Great Reversal. 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/east-asian-studies

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It's an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations between China and what eventually became Britain, covered by Kerry Brown in his latest book The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power (Yale University Press: 2024) Kerry's book covers incidents like the MacCartney embassy, the East India Company, the Anglo-Chinese wars, the Communist takeover in 1949, and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Kerry Brown is professor of Chinese studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics, history, and society. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Great Reversal. 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/world-affairs

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It's an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations between China and what eventually became Britain, covered by Kerry Brown in his latest book The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power (Yale University Press: 2024) Kerry's book covers incidents like the MacCartney embassy, the East India Company, the Anglo-Chinese wars, the Communist takeover in 1949, and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Kerry Brown is professor of Chinese studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics, history, and society. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Great Reversal. 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

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It's an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations between China and what eventually became Britain, covered by Kerry Brown in his latest book The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power (Yale University Press: 2024) Kerry's book covers incidents like the MacCartney embassy, the East India Company, the Anglo-Chinese wars, the Communist takeover in 1949, and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Kerry Brown is professor of Chinese studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics, history, and society. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Great Reversal. 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/chinese-studies

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It's an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations between China and what eventually became Britain, covered by Kerry Brown in his latest book The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power (Yale University Press: 2024) Kerry's book covers incidents like the MacCartney embassy, the East India Company, the Anglo-Chinese wars, the Communist takeover in 1949, and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Kerry Brown is professor of Chinese studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics, history, and society. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Great Reversal. 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

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It's an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations between China and what eventually became Britain, covered by Kerry Brown in his latest book The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power (Yale University Press: 2024) Kerry's book covers incidents like the MacCartney embassy, the East India Company, the Anglo-Chinese wars, the Communist takeover in 1949, and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Kerry Brown is professor of Chinese studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics, history, and society. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Great Reversal. 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

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It's an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations between China and what eventually became Britain, covered by Kerry Brown in his latest book The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power (Yale University Press: 2024) Kerry's book covers incidents like the MacCartney embassy, the East India Company, the Anglo-Chinese wars, the Communist takeover in 1949, and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Kerry Brown is professor of Chinese studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics, history, and society. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Great Reversal. 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/british-studies

With tough times, more people are looking for homestead property, or to add gardens, fruit and nut trees, and chickens to their existing suburban property to be more self sufficient.Kerry Brown of Strong Roots Resources joins me to share tips to find your homestead property:Look for off-market properties. Properties are selling before they show up in Zillow or MLS. Contact your network of folks, like realtors to give you a heads up when something is coming available. If you are in the Tennessee area, Kerry recommends Marcie and Jeff Yadon. On FB as on fb as Marcie n Jeff Yadon or email: Marcieaeasttnhomes@gmail.comIntentional CommunitiesSome have a membership model or you can live there seasonally.FB Group - Homestead RoommatesTSP Land Group on TelegramPermies SKIP program on Permies.comWhat to consider when looking at a property:Water sourceAccessSolar aspectForaging and trees - what is on there now?Suburban tips:Look at space and think of "what else could that be used for?" (stack functions)Avoid HOAsDon't discount garage space (like for aquaculture).Episode website: Ep. 140 - Tips to Find Your Homestead Property - with Kerry BrownSponsors:Permies digital marketplace is YOUR source for all things permaculture for your homestead, side hustle, and designing your intentional life: from video courses, to blueprints, to books.Grow Nut Trees - Chestnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, elderberry - all adapted to the Midwest. Now taking orders for shipping in Sept/Oct.

The second in our ‘Foreign Affairs' mini-series on Britain's battered foreign relationships. Today: China is growing in industrial and military power while post-Brexit Britain is increasingly adrift. Will StarmQer have to accommodate to whatever Beijing wants – or can Britain assert itself against the new superpower? Gavin Esler speaks to KCL Professor and former Beijing embassy official Kerry Brown – whose new book looks at China-UK relations all the way back to 1600 – to explain the current climate between the two powers. Buy The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund The Bunker by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.   www.patreon.com/bunkercast   Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Eliza Davis Beard. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Art by James Parrett. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production   www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, a show taped in Salzburg, Austria, at the Salzburg Global Seminar with Kerry Brown of King's College, London, on the prolific author's latest book, China Incorporated: The Politics of a World Where China is Number One.05:22 – Chinese worldview and historical perceptions07:51 – The unease with China's rise10:42 – Chinese exceptionalism vs. Western universalism17:30 – Parallels between American domestic unease and perceptions of China22:27 – Discussion on China's competing belief system33:56 – China's raw form of capitalism40:36 – What the West wants from China46:10 – The internet as a reflection of Chinese power and limitations51:17 – China's syncretism and its impact today55:00 – The narrative of Chinese success and its PR challenges1:05:32 – Revising Western narratives on China's developmentA complete transcript of this podcast is available at sinica.substack.com. Join the community on Substack and get not only the transcript but lots of other writing and audio to boot!Recommendations: Kerry: Civilization and Capitalism by Fernand BraudelKaiser: Empire of Silver: A New Monetary History of China by Jin Xu; and re-reading Hilary Mantel's masterful Wolf Hall trilogy (Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies, and The Mirror and the Light)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Janet Szabo from The Straight Stitch and Kerry Brown from Strong Roots Resources join me today to talk about building your lifestyle business and other things in this member spotlight episode. Featured Event: https://selfreliancefestival.com/workshops Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com TheStraightStitchPodcast.com StrongRootsresources.com Opus Clip Affiliate Link: https://www.opus.pro?via=cecb62 Metricool.com GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, we talk about electrical fencing woes, escaping sheep, egg issues and more with the Tactical Redneck. Featured Event: Wild Foraging Class April 8, 2024 with Kerry Brown. https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/wild/  Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com Fence Charger Woes - Is it the battery? Forage Early spring flowers are starting to grow (Tulips and daffodils) Pasture is coming back Watercress is still recovering from the deep freeze Trees have buds Livestock Process Rabbits Still need to process roosters Duck Drama Egg issues - we think they are hiding eggs Sheep Escape Signs on pregnancy in the sheep Grow Winter pollarding is done There is so much to do before spring Homegrown Meals Ground Pork and Grandpa Darby's Breakfast Sausage Hiding chicken in green curry Holler Neighbors/Community Getting the door installed neighbor style Helped a local friend with roof related projects Infrastructure Solar upgrade Glamper Planning Workshop Redo Planning New Front Door Finances Need the eggs to start happening Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Welcome to the China-Mena podcast, where we explore China's foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa. In this episode, host Jonathan Fulton and guest Kerry Brown discuss the domestic drivers shaping China's international engagements. They unravel the complexities of China's internal landscape, including the middle class aspirations and the impact of Xi Jinping's leadership. They also analyze China's growing influence in the Middle East, shedding light on its diplomatic decision-making and potential implications for the region. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of China's foreign policy strategy and domestic underpinnings.TakeawaysChina's Domestic Drivers of Foreign Policy in MENAChina's Core Interests and Soft Power Projection in MENAChina's Global Role and Soft Power ChallengesChina's Influence in the Middle East and Domestic Influences on Foreign PolicyQuotes"It's strange how China tries to change public opinion while facing an image problem. People love their cuisine and kung fu, but the political system makes it challenging for them to win hearts."- Kerry Brown"Understanding China is complex, but it's crucial to find a balanced perspective in Western discourse."- Kerry BrownFeatured in the EpisodeKerry BrownProfessor of Chinese Studies, and Director,Lau China Institute, King's College, LondonLinkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kerrybrownWebsite: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/kerry-brownJonathan FultonNonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Associate Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabihttps://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414bhttps://twitter.com/jonathandfultonChapters00:00 - Introduction04:47 - Concerns about leadership future raised by Premier's performance08:23 - China's passive stance in world affairs11:20 - Impact of changes in US leadership on China's strategy15:22 - Reshuffling of China's internal priorities during the Trump presidency18:26 - Chinese middle class's interest in international relations21:05 - Summary of Evan Osnos' article on Chinese concerns25:31 - Intrigue within the party and navigating power dynamics27:35 - China's core interests defined as stability with internal link31:51 - China's focus on regional stability and development36:36 - China's dominance reshaping the world with little commonality39:45 - Comparison of envy towards South Korean culture and China43:10 - China's crucial role in the Middle East45:27 - Taiwan's Unresolved Status: A Ticking Time Bomb46:21 - Conclusion

Join us for a roundtable discussion with Kerry Brown, Ryan Steva, Jake Reed and Lettie Lou. Featured Event: LFTN Spring Workshop: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2024/ Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: Emp Shield, Code LFTN Show Resources: Lettie Lou, Backwoods Consulting Jake Reed: Arsenal of Freedom Ryan Steva: The Homestead Consultant  Kerry Brown: Strong Roots Resources Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, as promised, we will talk about what is changing as we move into next year, the why, as well as our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: LFTN Spring Workshop - April 25-27, 2024 Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com Coupon Code LFTN Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live, 12:30PM Central, Nicole Sauce and John Willis welcome Porterhouse! Friday Homestead Happenings, 9:30am Central Sunday: Monetizing Sunshine - Join us for an INTERVENTION with Willow to help her monetize what she does best - spreading Sunshine. I will be joined by a mastermind panel: Toolman tim Cook, Brian Aleksivich, Kerry Brown and  TORNADO UPDATE Tales from the Prepper Pantry We fit 2.5 cows in the freezer by playing freezer tetris - yolink Pulled a PILE OF MEAT OUT for this week to stay on plan despite the ongoing construction chaos Crockpot roast: onion, garlic, cumin, 1 jar tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Add carrots 4 hours before finish or if you fumble that ball, precook them and add them in Weekly Shopping Report 12/11/2023 We took our usual trip on Saturday. It was a rather gloomy day, but not truly yucky, and we stayed dry. Traffic was light.Dollar Tree was first. The coolers (food and drink) are all in decent shape, as though perhaps an effort is being made. The store has become a LOT busier over the past few weeks, and three cashiers were open. Amidst the junk, there are some good finds here. Feel free to listen to Jinne on her "Homestead Corner" YouTube channel; she often does budget Dollar Tree prepper hauls.Home Depot was second. FYI, they will shake your own paint cans for you, and I don't think there's a charge. The tag was missing in the store, but looking online it looks like a 2x4x8 has gone up 7 cents to $3.25.Aldi was last. We found everything we wanted, but the chocolate is dwindling again. We got the last small piece of Atlantic Salmon, but the cashier said they were expecting a truck. There were some price adjustments. Staple prices were: milk: $3.02, eggs: $1.66, heavy cream: $4.69, OJ: $3.29, butter: $2.99 (-), bacon: $4.25, potatoes: $3.99 (+), sugar: $3.09, four: $1.99, 80% ground beef: $4.19.A gallon of untainted regular gasoline is $3.699.I made a quick second trip to Walgreen's on Sunday to restock vitamin C; somehow our last bottle was nearly empty. FYI, they typically have BOGO deals on vitamins and supplements, or buy one at full price, and the second is half price. The C was BOGO, so we now have a couple years' worth, for around $21. There were holes here and there for certain brands or sizes of various vitamins and supplements, but overall the selection looked complete. Frugality Tip: none this week Operation Independence Poverty Mindset, Project Fatigue, and the color of my floor Main topic of the Show: 2024 Changes for LFTN No - I am not pregnant LOL Remember my epiphany from this year's word: Breakthrough? Do Less Healthier Nicole: fitness, family, food, time, Home With that in mind and having tapped into some of the data for the podcast, your comments and interactions on social media, email requests and more, I realized that 2024 has to bring some changes so here they are: LFTN, the podcast and show Tuesday Lives will Become a Stand Alone Podcast 3 shows a week on a schedule, Monday 2pm, Wednesday 2pm, Friday. 9:30am Tactical will join me weekly - sometimes one or the other will be solo Focus and topics: building freedom as an agorist, homesteading life and how to, community, creating success Weekly Mail and marketing/clerical help Increase Playfulness - or rather return to it, New shorts series Clarity on affiliate promotions THE HOMESTEAD Refocusing on the things we love most Building the event center where Tactical lives Acquiring more land Collaboration with Dawn Gorham, Homegrown Cooking: Cooking from snout to tail, video based, membership, etc. SRF and LFTN Spring Workshop (EVENT PLANNER?) Fewer speaking engagements - why THE BOOK - an update Project Accelerators and Mastermind Holler Roast Coffee - to the moon! (SELL IT?) Membership Membership schedule for the year - 12 webinars, not monthly New value ads, youtube subscriptions Rental properties (SELL IT?) Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Today we talk about asking for help on the homestead, escaping sheep, much needed rain and more. Featured event: Dec 3 gathering at Kerry Brown's, 12pm-5pm near Knoxville,  Please RSVP to Kerry: strongrootsresources@gmail.com Sponsor 1: Discountmylarbags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa  Forage Returned to underground things Wild game Livestock LGD Story Fence charger issue and discussions of pasture improvement Eggless birds and nutrition Harvest Meals Final round of deer shin stew Bought commercial food to eat on plan through the next three days Heating with wood  Holler Neighbors/Community ADHD Meltdown and Tracy (doubling) Finances Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Welcome back to Designing the Best YOU!  In today's episode, we have a special guest: Kerry Brown, co-founder of Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R..  Kerry has been in the field of consumer branding for 20 years. Most recently she owned and operated New York City's most luxurious hotel for dogs. She also worked for almost a decade with athletic apparel powerhouse lululemon athletica, ultimately overseeing the company's U.S. Community Marketing during a period of tremendous growth. Kerry is a mom of a busy 5 year old.  She is also a Type 1 diabetic, and is thus dependent upon insulin to survive.  Kerry has had a partial thyroidectomy, and thus also manages her thyroid levels. She has done the Auto-Immune Protocol (AIP) diet for months at a time, and now eats AIP the majority of her regular diet.  While she has been able to make numerous re-introductions, she finds her body feels healthier and younger on AIP-compliant foods.  She loves creating amazing products that can bring joy to individuals and families with special dietary needs.  Tune in as we talk about: Kerry's story and how she came about Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Her sister's story of health and the AIP diet Functional tests that improved her health and lots of laughter! You can find out more on Instagram or shop their products HERE Make sure you use code: VENNESSA for a discount! -------------------------------- Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Tired of ALL the things you have tried? It's time to book a call with Vennessa and stop the cycle of trial and error with your health! https://meetings.hubspot.com/vennessamcconkey/free-discovery-call  Life is already hard, but living with dis-ease doesn't have to be! For extra support and information about Vennessa and her health services: INSTAGRAM PAGEYOUTUBE CHANNEL WEBSITE

It has been a decade since Chinese President Xi Jinping's launched the Belt and Road Initiative, an ambitious plan to connect Asia with Africa and Europe through a series of land and sea networks via investments in local infrastructure. But ten years on has it been - as some claim - a debt trap for some developing economies, a road to nowhere? Or has the sweeping infrastructure project - which has funded trains, roads and ports in many countries - successfully expanded global trade links and helped the economic development of countries in Africa and Asia? Shaun Ley is joined by Eyck Freymann, economic historian and China specialist, currently a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University; Niva Yau, political scientist from Hong Kong and a non-resident fellow with the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub; Kerry Brown, professor of Chinese Studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College, London. Also featuring: Pakistan Senator Afnan Khan, Pakistan Muslim League, Victor Gao of the Beijing based Centre for China and Globalisation, a think tank with links to the governing Chinese Communist Party and Nicola Procaccini, Member of the European Parliament from the Fratelli d'Italia party (Photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping waves to children upon arrival at Islamabad airport in Islamabad, 20 April, 2015. Credit: Pakistan Presidency Press Information Department /Getty Images) Producer: Rumella Dasgupta and Ellen Otzen

How do we talk about China? It's a question every analyst, academic, policymaker, and reporter probably needs to ask themselves. Is China, as some of the hawks claim, an existential threat to the world order? Is it on the verge of aggressively taking the number one spot—or is it on the verge of collapse? Is it a dangerous military threat or is it—as some Chinese commentators claim—an entirely benevolent power? Navigating this increasingly black-and-white conversation is Kerry Brown, leading China academic and author of China Incorporated: The Politics of a World Where China is Number One (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023) In this interview, Kerry and I talk about China's politics, and discuss what—if anything—lies at the foundation of some of the common descriptions about China. Kerry Brown is Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London. He is an Associate of the Asia Pacific Programme at Chatham House, London, an adjunct of the Australia New Zealand School of Government in Melbourne, and the co-editor of the Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, run by the German Institute for Global Affairs in Hamburg. From 1998 to 2005 he worked at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, as First Secretary at the British Embassy in Beijing, and then as Head of the Indonesia, Philippine and East Timor Section. He is the author of almost 20 books on modern Chinese politics. Kerry previously joined the podcast in May 2022 to talk about China Through European Eyes: 800 Years of Cultural and Intellectual Encounter (World Scientific: 2022). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of China Incorporated. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate 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