Podcast appearances and mentions of Luther King

Nos vamos tres días de nada y se monta lo nunca visto. Menos mal que tenemos a Fachascal de nuestro lado para frenar los aranceles de Trump. Era un chiste, por si quedaba alguna duda. Marine Le Pen se ha comparado con Luther King porque ha notado que había mucho loco suelto hablando últimamente, y ella no podía ser menos. Ah, e Irene Montero liderará Podemos en la próximas elecciones generales. Finjan sorpresa.

Nos vamos tres días de nada y se monta lo nunca visto. Menos mal que tenemos a Fachascal de nuestro lado para frenar los aranceles de Trump. Era un chiste, por si quedaba alguna duda. Marine Le Pen se ha comparado con Luther King porque ha notado que había mucho loco suelto hablando últimamente, y ella no podía ser menos. Ah, e Irene Montero liderará Podemos en la próximas elecciones generales. Finjan sorpresa.

Putyini kocsmaprogram: hétvégente betiltanák az alkoholárusítást Oroszországban Telex     2025-04-06 10:35:56     Külföld Hétvége Vlagyimir Putyin Alkohol A súlyos alkoholfogyasztás újra problémát jelent az országban, az oroszok fejenként 8,5 liter szeszes italt fogyasztanak el évente. Senkit nem érdekel, hogy mi van Szintiával 24.hu     2025-04-06 11:00:57     Belföld Az Emelt fővel című előadás premierjének napján Szomolyán jártunk, ahol a szereplőkkel, a helyi segítővel és egy szomolyai tinilánnyal együtt kerestük a választ arra a kérdésre: miként lehet megvédeni a 16 éves lányokat attól, hogy teherbe essenek. Az Országos Rendőr-főkapitányság közleménye HírTV     2025-04-06 10:30:00     Belföld Ukrajna Rendőrség Magyarország területére 2025. április 5-én 0 óra és 24 óra között az ukrán-magyar határszakaszon 5916 fő lépett be. Fogyasztóvédelmi konzultációt indít a kormány 444.hu     2025-04-06 11:48:45     Gazdaság Fogyasztóvédelem Megvédik az embereket az akciókkal trükköző vállalkozásoktól, ígéri Nagy Márton. De kérdeznek az online csalásokról és a légiutas jogokról is. Marine Le Pen a fekete Luther King szellemét idézte párizsi tüntetésén Privátbankár     2025-04-06 16:54:05     Külföld USA Párizs Tüntetés Marine Le Pen A francia szélsőjobboldali vezető, Marine Le Pen vasárnap kijelentette, hogy békés eszközökkel fog harcolni az ellene kiszabott ötéves közhivatal-viselési tilalom ellen, és inspirációként az amerikai polgárjogi harcos példáját követi. Vajon hol áll meg a Tesla európai zuhanása? Autónavigátor     2025-04-06 15:32:09     Autó-motor Tesla Mielőtt szépen sorban megnézzük az EU legnagyobb piacait, gyorsan vessünk egy pillantást a hazai helyzetre. Ha csak a márciust nézzük, Világrekorder koncert készül Zágrábban  vg.hu     2025-04-06 16:19:00     Külföld Koncert Horvátország Zágráb Világrekordot döntött egy népszerű énekes. Eddig még egyetlen nap alatt soha senki sem adott el annyi jegyet egy koncertre, mint ő – ötszázezer látogatóra számítanak. 5 forint lesz egy sütemény Budapest népszerű cukrászdájában Startlap Utazás     2025-04-06 15:21:58     Utazás Balaton Költészet napja A Balatonnál és Budapesten is különleges akcióval készülnek a magyar költészet napján. Egy legendás süteményt jelképes áron adnak a fővárosban, a fagyiért pedig verssel lehet fizetni a tónál. Hitelmoratóriummal is segíti a kormány a ragadós száj- és körömfájás sújtotta gazdálkodókat Magyar Hírlap     2025-04-06 10:44:00     Belföld Hitel Az adós a fizetési moratórium szerinti időtartama alatt bármikor dönthet úgy, hogy él a fizetési moratóriummal. Szijjártó Péter röviden utasította vissza az észt külügyminiszter kritikáját mfor.hu     2025-04-06 13:13:00     Külföld Szijjártó Péter Észtország Margus Tsahkna korábban a német sajtónak nyilatkozott, és Magyarország uniós szavazati jogának felfüggesztése mellett érvelt. A szülőtartási kötelezettség a szendvicsgenerációra hárítja a legnagyobb terhet Index     2025-04-06 12:57:00     Belföld A perek nagy része nem is a rászoruló szülő támogatásáról, hanem családon belüli konfliktusok eszkalálódásáról szól. Charles Leclerc: Amikor mindent jól csinálsz, és így is negyedik vagy, az igazán csalódáskeltő Sportal     2025-04-06 14:52:00     Forma1 Japán Ferrari Lewis Hamilton Charles Leclerc Nem a Ferrari hétvégje volt a 2025-ös Japán Nagydíj, hiszen Charles Leclerc a negyedik, míg Lewis Hamilton a hetedik helyen ért célba. Diósgyőr Rally: drog miatt zártak ki versenyzőket 24.hu     2025-04-06 12:58:32     Sport Drog Rally A verseny előtti gyorsteszten buktak meg, kábítószert is találtak náluk és előállították őket. Hamarosan elérjük a hideg mélypontját Kiderül     2025-04-06 14:05:23     Időjárás A hétfői mélypontot követően fokozatos melegedésre számíthatunk. A hét második felében már 20 fok feletti csúcshőmérséklet várható. A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.

Putyini kocsmaprogram: hétvégente betiltanák az alkoholárusítást Oroszországban Telex     2025-04-06 10:35:56     Külföld Hétvége Vlagyimir Putyin Alkohol A súlyos alkoholfogyasztás újra problémát jelent az országban, az oroszok fejenként 8,5 liter szeszes italt fogyasztanak el évente. Senkit nem érdekel, hogy mi van Szintiával 24.hu     2025-04-06 11:00:57     Belföld Az Emelt fővel című előadás premierjének napján Szomolyán jártunk, ahol a szereplőkkel, a helyi segítővel és egy szomolyai tinilánnyal együtt kerestük a választ arra a kérdésre: miként lehet megvédeni a 16 éves lányokat attól, hogy teherbe essenek. Az Országos Rendőr-főkapitányság közleménye HírTV     2025-04-06 10:30:00     Belföld Ukrajna Rendőrség Magyarország területére 2025. április 5-én 0 óra és 24 óra között az ukrán-magyar határszakaszon 5916 fő lépett be. Fogyasztóvédelmi konzultációt indít a kormány 444.hu     2025-04-06 11:48:45     Gazdaság Fogyasztóvédelem Megvédik az embereket az akciókkal trükköző vállalkozásoktól, ígéri Nagy Márton. De kérdeznek az online csalásokról és a légiutas jogokról is. Marine Le Pen a fekete Luther King szellemét idézte párizsi tüntetésén Privátbankár     2025-04-06 16:54:05     Külföld USA Párizs Tüntetés Marine Le Pen A francia szélsőjobboldali vezető, Marine Le Pen vasárnap kijelentette, hogy békés eszközökkel fog harcolni az ellene kiszabott ötéves közhivatal-viselési tilalom ellen, és inspirációként az amerikai polgárjogi harcos példáját követi. Vajon hol áll meg a Tesla európai zuhanása? Autónavigátor     2025-04-06 15:32:09     Autó-motor Tesla Mielőtt szépen sorban megnézzük az EU legnagyobb piacait, gyorsan vessünk egy pillantást a hazai helyzetre. Ha csak a márciust nézzük, Világrekorder koncert készül Zágrábban  vg.hu     2025-04-06 16:19:00     Külföld Koncert Horvátország Zágráb Világrekordot döntött egy népszerű énekes. Eddig még egyetlen nap alatt soha senki sem adott el annyi jegyet egy koncertre, mint ő – ötszázezer látogatóra számítanak. 5 forint lesz egy sütemény Budapest népszerű cukrászdájában Startlap Utazás     2025-04-06 15:21:58     Utazás Balaton Költészet napja A Balatonnál és Budapesten is különleges akcióval készülnek a magyar költészet napján. Egy legendás süteményt jelképes áron adnak a fővárosban, a fagyiért pedig verssel lehet fizetni a tónál. Hitelmoratóriummal is segíti a kormány a ragadós száj- és körömfájás sújtotta gazdálkodókat Magyar Hírlap     2025-04-06 10:44:00     Belföld Hitel Az adós a fizetési moratórium szerinti időtartama alatt bármikor dönthet úgy, hogy él a fizetési moratóriummal. Szijjártó Péter röviden utasította vissza az észt külügyminiszter kritikáját mfor.hu     2025-04-06 13:13:00     Külföld Szijjártó Péter Észtország Margus Tsahkna korábban a német sajtónak nyilatkozott, és Magyarország uniós szavazati jogának felfüggesztése mellett érvelt. A szülőtartási kötelezettség a szendvicsgenerációra hárítja a legnagyobb terhet Index     2025-04-06 12:57:00     Belföld A perek nagy része nem is a rászoruló szülő támogatásáról, hanem családon belüli konfliktusok eszkalálódásáról szól. Charles Leclerc: Amikor mindent jól csinálsz, és így is negyedik vagy, az igazán csalódáskeltő Sportal     2025-04-06 14:52:00     Forma1 Japán Ferrari Lewis Hamilton Charles Leclerc Nem a Ferrari hétvégje volt a 2025-ös Japán Nagydíj, hiszen Charles Leclerc a negyedik, míg Lewis Hamilton a hetedik helyen ért célba. Diósgyőr Rally: drog miatt zártak ki versenyzőket 24.hu     2025-04-06 12:58:32     Sport Drog Rally A verseny előtti gyorsteszten buktak meg, kábítószert is találtak náluk és előállították őket. Hamarosan elérjük a hideg mélypontját Kiderül     2025-04-06 14:05:23     Időjárás A hétfői mélypontot követően fokozatos melegedésre számíthatunk. A hét második felében már 20 fok feletti csúcshőmérséklet várható. A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.

En el programa "Lo Misterioso", Javier Sierra acompaña a Carlos Herrera en Herrera en COPE para analizar la desclasificación de los archivos oficiales sobre los asesinatos de John F. Kennedy y Martin Luther King. Este intrigante tema se desata tras el cumplimiento de una promesa electoral de Donald Trump, quien en 2017 firmó un decreto para liberar documentos relacionados con estos emblemáticos casos. Javier Sierra narra cómo este proceso comenzó en 1992 bajo el mandato de George Bush padre, quien estableció una ley para que todos los archivos vinculados al asesinato de JFK fueran desclasificados en un plazo de 25 años. Sin embargo, cuando llegó el momento, apenas se liberaron miles de documentos, muy lejos de los cinco millones originalmente previstos. En 2022, una nueva desclasificación añadió 13,173 documentos más, pero el volumen sigue siendo insuficiente. Sierra destaca cómo los servicios secretos han jugado un papel clave en retener información para proteger su reputación, subrayando las llamadas que Trump recibió de la CIA y el FBI en 2017, que lo llevaron a reservar 300 documentos cruciales. El misterio y las contradicciones alrededor de estos eventos dejan abiertas muchas preguntas, en las que Sierra invita a reflexionar sobre las verdaderas intenciones detrás del secretismo gubernamental. https://www.edenex.es

Entre los numerosos decretos que firmó Donald Trump estaban las órdenes ejecutivas para desclasificar los pocos documentos que todavía son confidenciales de los asesinatos de los hermanos Kennedy y de Luther King. Juanjo, Mado y Josep comentan este asunto junto a temas relacionados con la IA; túneles subterráneos creados por los Incas, el sol artificial que está desarrollando China, el origen de los dinosaurios. Cómo quieren insertar anuncios mientras dormimos. 

Le nouveau président américain a promis pendant sa campagne électorale de déclassifier les archives sur les assassinats de John Fitzgerald Kennedy et de Martin Luther King.

Donald Trump ha firmado una orden para desclasificar los archivos relacionados con los tres asesinatos más conocidos de la historia reciente de Estados Unidos: el de John F. Kennedy, el de su hermano Robert F.Kennedy «Bobby», y el de Martin Luther King Jr. ¿Por qué Trump quiere que salga ahora a la luz?¿Qué pretende que se descubra con los documentos clasificados?¿Qué hay en el 1% de documentos que faltan por salir a la luz?¿Por qué ahora?¿Es una estrategia más de Trump?¿Esto frenaría las teorías de la conspiración? Analizamos esta decisión del presidente de Estados Unidos con Javier Rupérez, embajador de España en Estados Unidos durante el 2000-2004; y con Carmen de Carlos, jefa de Internacional de El Debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump inicia su gobierno; Día de Martín Luther King; Gobierno de Trump designará a cárteles mexicanos como terroristas; Aranceles a importadores de EU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Gutierrez y José Raúl Cepeda conversan con el Dr. Francisco Concepción, abogado, historiador y educador sobre Cha Cha Jiménez, fundador de los Young Lords y sobre el natalicio de Martín Luther King. Segmento 1 Gary describe los procesos hoy de la juramentacion del 47 y residente de EEUU. Cepeda reflexiona brevemente sobre las Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián. Segmento 2 Francisco Concepción, autor de “Los Young Lords y las Panteras Negras” y reflexiona sobre el legado de Cha Cha Jiménez. (Disponible en El Candil) Importante el legado de “tomar la calle” requiere educación política a la base comunitaria. Segmento 3 ¿Se invisibliza la figura de Cha Cha tanto por el sistema como por los propios sectores independentista? La figura de MLK jr, sus expresiones contra el capitalismo y la desigualdad. Al final de su vida sufrió el rechazo no solo de los sectores blancos, también de muchos sectores afrodecendientes. ¿Cómo evoluciona la figura y los discursos de MLK a lo largo de su vida? Segmento 4 Dónde queda MLK frente al gobierno de EE UU para los próximos años. Concepción dice hay un MLK “oficial” el del discurso de “Tengo un sueño” que en la superficie fue incluido en el discurso inaugural hoy. Ese discurso ¿choca con proyecto del senado federal #1 para eliminar la ciudadanía por nacimiento? Administración gubernamental federal entrante pretende borrar las diferencias raciales en la otorgacion de servicios públicos. Igualdad q se ganó después de las luchas de la década del 60 del siglo pasado encabezadas por el propio MLK.

In this episode of "Out of the Wild Blue Yonder," hosts Mark Tate and Luther King kick things off by catching up on their weekends. Luther shares his first whitetail hunting experience of the season, while Mark provides highlights from the Texas BBQ event, including the logistics behind it and its similarities to military planning. The hosts then dive into an exciting Week 7 of college football, which saw dramatic finishes and key upsets, leading to a shakeup in the AP Top 25. The new rankings are revealed, with Texas sitting atop the poll, followed by Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State, and Georgia rounding out the top five. The hosts analyze some of the weekend's biggest games: Alabama's narrow victory over South Carolina, Texas' commanding win in the Red River Rivalry, Oregon's nail-biting triumph over Ohio State, and Tennessee's overtime battle against Florida. They break down key statistics, including turnovers, time of possession, and individual performances that defined the outcomes. The episode wraps up with a health and wellness segment focused on bone health. Luther and Mark discuss the importance of maintaining bone density through diet, supplements, and exercises that enhance balance and stability. They share practical tips on incorporating calcium-rich foods, resistance training, and specific balance exercises like yoga, Tai Chi, and single-leg routines to prevent injuries and improve overall bone strength. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfTheWildBlueYonder-y6e/videos. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com. Follow us on X @ootwblueyonder.

In this episode of Out of the Wild Blue Yonder, hosts Mark Tate and Luther King catch up after a busy week and dive into the latest developments surrounding the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) strike. The hosts provide updates on the temporary solution that keeps the ports operational for the next 60 days, as the ILA and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) continue negotiations. With the next deadline looming on December 1, 2024, tensions remain high, and the hosts explore the impact a potential strike could have on supply chains across the U.S. Shifting gears, the hosts then dive into college football Week 6 results. As of October 6, 2024, the AP Top 25 features several SEC teams holding strong positions. Mark and Luther break down the standout performances of the top 10 teams, with a detailed analysis of two marquee matchups: 1. Alabama vs. Vanderbilt: A shocking upset in which Vanderbilt triumphed over Alabama 40-35, breaking a 40-year drought in their rivalry. The hosts provide a statistical breakdown of turnovers, time of possession, and key performances that led Vanderbilt to victory. 2. Auburn vs. Georgia: Auburn battled hard but fell 35-10 to Georgia in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. Mark and Luther provide an in-depth analysis, reviewing third-down conversions, passing accuracy, and rushing dominance that secured Georgia's win. The episode wraps up with a preview of the Week 7 matchups, highlighting exciting games such as Texas vs. Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, and key SEC clashes like Ole Miss vs. LSU. In the Health and Wellness Tip of the Week, the focus shifts to mental preparation—a vital skill whether you're heading into a job interview, a high-stakes military operation, or a major exam. The hosts share three powerful strategies for mental preparation: visualization, controlled breathing, and positive affirmations. They also provide insights on how sleep, hydration, and brain-boosting nutrition can enhance cognitive performance. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfTheWildBlueYonder-y6e/videos. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com . Follow them on X @ootwblueyonder.

In this episode of Out of the Wild Blue Yonder, hosts Mark Tate and Luther King dive into the latest happenings in the college football world as Week 6 approaches. They break down the AP Top 25 rankings as of September 25, 2024, with a strong focus on SEC teams, including Alabama and Auburn. Luther talks about Alabama's upcoming matchups with Vanderbilt and South Carolina, while Mark discusses Auburn's road ahead, including their game against Georgia and a much-needed bye week. The main topic continues their ongoing Squadron Commander Series, focusing on the final six months of a two-year command. Luther and Mark offer four key tips for commanders to finish their leadership tenure strong. Luther emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the legacy you leave behind and ensuring your team is in a good place before you hand off the reins. Mark highlights the necessity of setting up your replacement for success and fostering camaraderie to maintain morale and performance. In this week's Health and Wellness Tip, the hosts explore the importance of flexibility. They define what it means, explain how to improve it through stretching routines, and discuss the health risks of poor flexibility, including muscle stiffness, chronic pain, and limited mobility. Tune in for valuable insights to maintain your physical well-being and leadership effectiveness! Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfTheWildBlueYonder-y6e/videos. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com. Follow us on X @ootwblueyonder.

In this episode of "Out of the Wild Blue Yonder," hosts Mark Tate and Luther King kick things off by diving into Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. They break down the current AP Top 25 standings as of September 19, 2024, with a particular focus on SEC dominance, including Georgia, Alabama, and Ole Miss. Luther shares his thoughts on Alabama's performance, while Mark gives insight into Auburn's latest challenges as both teams prepare for crucial upcoming matchups. The main topic of the episode continues their Squadron Commander series, focusing on days 366 through 545 in command. Luther and Mark provide six essential success tips for USAF squadron commanders during this period. Luther discusses the importance of monitoring use/lose leave and fostering a healthy work-life balance for both squadron members and leadership. He also emphasizes the need for summer safety and the value of reassessing squadron priorities. Mark tackles topics such as reviewing strategic offsite outcomes, fostering squadron camaraderie, and focusing on preparing personnel for annual awards. Their insights provide commanders with practical strategies to maintain momentum and set their units up for long-term success. In the health and wellness segment, the hosts highlight the importance of gut health. They explain what gut health is, how it impacts overall well-being, and ways to optimize it through proper diet, including foods rich in probiotics and prebiotics. They also offer advice on lifestyle changes, such as reducing stress, staying active, and staying hydrated, to promote a healthy gut and, ultimately, a healthier life. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfTheWildBlueYonder-y6e/videos Follow them on X: https://x.com/ootwblueyonder.

In this episode of Out of the Wild Blue Yonder, hosts Mark Tate and Luther King discuss the latest in college football, diving into the top-ranked SEC teams and upcoming matchups. They also highlight Alabama and Auburn's progress as the season heats up. The main focus is a continuation of their Squadron Command Series, where they explore the critical period between days 61 and 365 of a squadron commander's first year. They break down ten success tips, from deepening relationships and fostering innovation to conducting a strategic offsite and ensuring operational readiness. The episode wraps up with the health and wellness tip of the week, focused on understanding and managing cortisol levels—why elevated levels are harmful and how to naturally reduce them through diet, stress management, and lifestyle changes. Please visit their website at outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com . Follow them on X https://x.com/ootwblueyonder . Chapters 00:00College Football Rankings and Insights 06:59Squadron Command: Building Relationships 14:56 Sustaining Goals and Monitoring Morale 21:56 External Partnerships and Community Engagement 26:01 Professional Development and Leadership Growth 34:04 Innovation and Process Improvement 40:57 Health and Wellness: Managing Stress and Cortisol

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In this episode of Out of the Wild Blue Yonder, hosts Mark Tate and Luther King kick off the discussion by celebrating the opening of the 2024 Paralympics and the start of the college football season. They highlight key Paralympic events, such as wheelchair basketball, Para swimming, and Para athletics, and discuss the ranked college football matchups set to occur over Labor Day weekend. The main focus of the episode is a deep dive into what a new USAF squadron commander should accomplish within the first 60 days of taking command. Mark and Luther break down the top ten tasks, divided between the first 30 days and the following 30 days, providing valuable insights for new commanders. The episode wraps up with a health and wellness tip focusing on inflammation, its causes, and how to combat it through diet, exercise, and proper nutrition. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com Follow us on X https://x.com/ootwblueyonder

In this episode of Out of the Wild Blue Yonder, hosts Mark Tate and Luther King delve into the complex and often challenging issue of discipline within the United States Air Force. They explore whether discipline is administered fairly and consistently between officers and enlisted members, as well as between junior and senior personnel. The discussion highlights the importance of maintaining integrity, trust, and cohesion within the ranks by ensuring fairness in disciplinary actions. Additionally, they touch on how other branches of the military, such as the Army and Navy, handle similar challenges. The episode wraps up with a health and wellness tip focused on foot health and choosing the right footwear for various activities, emphasizing the importance of taking care of your feet for overall well-being. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com. Follow us on X https://x.com/ootwblueyonder.

In this episode of Out of the Wild Blue Yonder, hosts Mark Tate and Luther King dive into essential topics as we transition into the fall season. They start by discussing potential supply chain disruptions, highlighting the ongoing labor negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen's Association, and what it could mean for U.S. ports and retailers. Next, Luther shares his passion for hunting and offers 10 practical tips to help hunters prepare for the upcoming bow, muzzleloader, and rifle seasons. Whether you're scouting early, managing scent control, or practicing your shooting, these tips will set you up for success. Mark and Luther then discuss their love for the outdoors, with Mark reflecting on his camping experiences in Utah, and how it compares to military field exercises. The episode wraps up with a health and wellness tip focusing on staying active as the seasons change. Learn how to dress appropriately for cold weather workouts, stay hydrated, and incorporate hearty, nutritious meals into your diet to maintain physical and mental well-being during the colder months. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com. Follow them on X @ootwblueyonder.

In this episode of "Out of the Wild Blue Yonder," hosts Mark Tate and Luther King dive deep into the significance of long-term military service across generations. Starting with the Baby Boomers, they explore the sense of duty that drove them to serve, followed by Generation X's focus on professional development and leadership, and Millennials' quest for personal growth and making a difference. The episode also addresses the unique challenges faced by veterans, including mental and physical health struggles, and reflects on the personal stories of both hosts, highlighting how their military experiences have shaped their lives. Finally, they emphasize the enduring values of duty, patriotism, and sacrifice that unite all who have served. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com. Follow us on X @ootwblueyonder.

In this episode of "Out of the Wild Blue Yonder," hosts Mark Tate and Luther King discuss quotes that have inspired them throughout their careers. Luther reflects on the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting the success of Team USA and athletes like Katie Ledecky, Noah Lyles, and the women's relay teams. Mark shares inspiring quotes like "examine what is said, not who is speaking" (African Proverb) and "some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen" (Michael Jordan). Luther mentions General Colin Powell's quote about success being the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. He also highlights the importance of logistics with General Robert H. Barrow's quote "amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics." The episode concludes with a discussion on recovery for athletes. As always, Mark and Luther provide valuable insights and practical advice. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com . Follow them on X https://x.com/ootwblueyonder .

In this episode of "Out of the Wild Blue Yonder," hosts Mark Tate and Luther King discuss their West Coast military assignments. Mark reflects on his time at Travis Air Force Base, where he was involved in critical air mobility operations post-9/11 and gained invaluable experience in logistics and mentorship. Luther shares his experiences at Nellis Air Force Base, highlighting the shift from Alaska's cold to Nevada's heat, and the dynamic environment of fighter jet operations and high-stakes training exercises. Both hosts emphasize the importance of teamwork, planning, and relationship-building. As always, Mark and Luther provide valuable insights and practical advice. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com .

In this episode of "Out of the Wild Blue Yonder," hosts Mark Tate and Luther King discuss crisis management, sharing personal experiences from their military careers, including the Y2K preparation and COVID-19 response. They define a crisis and outline effective strategies for navigating through crises, emphasizing the importance of preparation, communication, and empathy. The episode also includes a health and wellness segment focused on mindfulness meditation, offering tips on how to incorporate mindfulness into daily life. As always, Mark and Luther provide valuable insights and practical advice. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com.

In this episode of "Out of the Wild Blue Yonder," hosts Mark Tate and Luther King delve into a range of topics, starting with their excitement for the upcoming Paris Olympics. They share insights from recent AWS cloud practitioner courses, highlighting the importance of continuous learning. The main focus is on their experiences with Pentagon assignments, where they discuss the challenges of commuting, the significance of networking, and tips for thriving in a high-pressure environment. The episode wraps up with practical advice on incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet, emphasizing the importance of a balanced lifestyle. Please visit their website at https://outofthewildblueyonder.com. Send comments to comments@outofthewildblueyonder.com.

In this episode of "Out of the Wild Blue Yonder," hosts Mark Tate and Luther King share their exciting 4th of July celebrations, from a 5K in Huntsville, Alabama, to BBQ festivities and fireworks in Washington, D.C. They then reflect on the importance of midyear evaluations for both financial portfolios and personal goals. The main discussion centers around the intricacies of supply chain management, comparing retail inventory strategies for the holiday season to military logistics for weapon systems and deployments. The hosts emphasize the crucial role of data and planning in both sectors. The episode concludes with a health and wellness segment, offering tips on fitness, nutrition, and sleep to enhance overall well-being.

***Please note this episode contains background noise and distortion from the AWS Summit *** Mark Tate and Luther King are reporting live from day two of the AWS Summit in Washington, DC, sharing the excitement and opportunities of the event, including sessions on cloud security and serverless computing. They highlight the evolution of cloud technology and its impact, emphasizing the importance of adapting to innovations like generative AI. The hosts also discuss the ongoing Olympic track and field events, celebrating athletes like Corey Richardson and Noah Lyles. They shift gears to address mental health awareness and PTSD, stressing the importance of support and resources for veterans. They encourage those struggling to seek help, highlighting the significance of addressing mental health stigma in the military. Luther and Mark also cover health and wellness, discussing the benefits of fitness and nutrition in coping with stress.

***Please note this episode contains some background noise and distortion from the AWS Summit in the background*** In this episode, hosts Luther King and Mark Tate report live from the AWS Summit in Washington, DC. They kick off the podcast by discussing AWS's commitment to providing free AI skills training for millions globally and the excitement surrounding the summit. Both hosts share their experiences from various sessions, highlighting the keynote speech on generative AI and a surprising presentation by a representative from the Central Intelligence Agency on the long-term use of AI in their operations. They emphasize the importance of adapting and learning about new technologies to stay relevant. The hosts delve into Mark Tate's recently published book, "Sprint to the Mountaintop," discussing its core themes and offering listeners a deeper look into its contents, exploring key chapters. The book can be found on Amazon at https://a.co/d/076xyJz3

In this podcast episode, Mark Tate and Luther King discuss topics such as the recent NBA Finals, and the upcoming Paris Olympics. They also talk about Mark's recently published book, "Sprint to the Mountaintop." Luther King Interviews Mark Tate as he shares insight on his journey and the dedication it took to write his book, as well as the support of his family throughout the process. The book can be found on Amazon at https://a.co/d/076xyJz3

In the inaugural episode of the "Out Of The Wild Blue Yonder" podcast, retired USAF Colonels Mark Tate and Luther King introduce themselves and share the wealth of experience and insights they've gained throughout their careers. Mark and Luther discuss their plans to interview guests from diverse backgrounds, offering unique perspectives on military logistics, leadership, and life beyond the military. Their goal is to create a valuable resource for current military members, spouses, and veterans.

When our podcast was established a few years ago, the initial focus was on local investment legends such as Luther King, Susan Byrne, Jim Hille, and Dan Meader. Finally, as we wind down Season 3, it is time to have another true legend who has dedicated her career to education, leadership, and impacting our investment community. Since 2015, Dr. Marilyn Wiley has served as the Dean of the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas or UNT. Previously, she was Senior Associate Dean.  Before coming to UNT, she spent three years in the same role at Florida Atlantic University. Marilyn earned a Ph.D. in Finance from Texas A&M University, is a Chartered Financial Analyst and previously served as President of the Dallas-Ft. Worth CFA Society. She also consults for the CFA Institute on curriculum issues, recently served as member of the Board of Directors of the Ft. Worth chapter of Financial Executives International and her research has been published in several academic journals including the Journal of Futures Markets and the Journal of Finance. On this podcast, Marilyn shares her personal and professional journey, what she is most excited about for future generations of leaders in finance, and key takeaways to graduating seniors.

Mario Escobar conversa con Lorena Mora-Mowry sobre su nuevo libro «La Belleza De Las Palabras». Mario habla sobre la importancia de conocer la historia de Juan de Valdés, un gran escritor humanista y reformador religioso español que luego de sus estudios en Alcalá de Henares, donde descubre las obras de Erasmo. Mario te invita a descubrir La belleza de las palabras y sumergirte en la historia de Juan de Valdés y el brillo de su prosa ante la oscuridad de la Inquisición. «La belleza de las palabras presenta un contexto histórico fascinante, situando su trama en la España del siglo XVI, un período de grandes cambios y conflictos donde la Inquisición tenía un papel dominante en la sociedad, y destaca cómo la historia de Juan de Valdés refleja los desafíos de una época turbulenta y llena de tensiones ideológicas.» Comunicado de prensa. En un viaje personal en busca de la verdad y la libertad intelectual, La belleza de las palabras nos acerca a un personaje apasionante como Juan de Valdés, quien no sólo fue un reformador religioso sino también un escritor y pensador brillante que con su carácter multifacético se vuelve un protagonista fascinante, independientemente de las creencias religiosas del lector. Acerca del autor: Mario Escobar Golderos es Licenciado en Historia, con un diploma de estudios avanzados en Historia Moderna. Ha escrito numerosos libros y artículos sobre la Inquisición, la Reforma Protestante y las sectas religiosas. Es profesor de la universidad española a distancia UNED, además de ser columnista colaborador en diversas publicaciones. Apasionado de la historia y sus misterios, Escobar se ha adentrado en las profundidades de la historia de la iglesia, los diferentes grupos sectarios que han luchado en ella y el descubrimiento y colonización de América. Se especializa en la vida de españoles y estadounidenses poco ortodoxos. Autor Bestseller con miles de libros vendidos en todo el mundo. Sus obras han sido traducidas al chino, japonés, inglés, ruso, portugués, danés, francés, italiano, checo, polaco y serbio, entre otros idiomas. Novelista, ensayista y conferenciante. Licenciado en Historia y Diplomado en Estudios Avanzados en la especialidad de Historia Moderna, ha escrito numerosos artículos y libros sobre la Inquisición, la Reforma Protestante y las sectas religiosas. Publica asiduamente en las revistas Más Allá y National Geographic Historia. Apasionado por la historia y sus enigmas ha estudiado en profundidad la Historia de la Iglesia, los distintos grupos sectarios que han luchado en su seno, el descubrimiento y colonización de América; especializándose en la vida de personajes heterodoxos españoles y americanos. Su primera obra, Conspiración Maine (2006), fue un éxito. Le siguieron El mesías Ario (2007), El secreto de los Assassini (2008) y la Profecía de Aztlán (2009). Todas ellas forman parte de la saga protagonizada por Hércules Guzmán Fox, George Lincoln y Alicia Mantorella. Su libro, Francisco: El primer papa latinoamericano ha sido traducido a 12 idiomas, entre ellos el chino, inglés, francés, italiano, portugues, japonés, danés, etc. Sol rojo sobre Hiroshima (2009) y El país de las lágrimas (2010) son sus obras más intimistas. También ha publicado ensayos como Martín Luther King (2006), Historia de la Masonería en Estados Unidos (2009), Los doce legados de Steve Jobs (2012), La biografía del papa Francisco: El primer papa latinoamericano (2013), La Saga Ione (2013) o la Serie Apocalipsis (2012), Saga Misión Verne (2013), El Círculo (2014), Bienvenidos a Clayton Lake (2015), La Máquina del Tiempo (2015) y Canción de cuna de Auschwitz (2016). Además de La belleza de las palabras, en este 2024 Escobar también lanzó La librera de Madrid, una novela apasionante y rigurosamente documentada con una historia esperanzadora frente al horror de la intolerancia siendo, por encima de todo, un indiscutible homenaje a la literatura.

Find me and the show on social media @DrWilmerLeon on X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube Facebook page is www.facebook.com/Drwilmerleonctd FULL TRANSCRIPT Wilmer Leon (00:15): Welcome to the Connecting the Dots podcast with Dr. Wilmer Leon. I'm Wilmer Leon. So here's the point. We have a tendency to view current events as though they occur in a vacuum, failing to understand the much broader historical context in which they occur. During each episode, my guests and I have probing, provocative, and in-depth discussions that connect the dots between the current events and their broader historic context. This enables you to better understand and analyze the events that impact the global village in which we live. On today's episode, there are a few events that have occurred and transpired recently that I want to get into. First, the United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution granting Palestine full membership in the United Nations. It's important to remember that Palestinian statehood was recognized by the UN General Assembly in November of 2012 when it was given non-member observer status. (01:23) The US has agreed to withdraw troops from a key drone base in Niger. The United States recently agreed to withdraw more than 1000 troops from Niger, which will have a dramatic impact on the United States posture in West Africa. US lawmakers have passed a draft resolution containing some 95 billion in military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, also approving a bill that will allow Washington to hand Kiev assets that have been seized from Russia and paved the way for a ban on TikTok. So with all of these things that are going on, oh, and by the way, more than 40 Palestinian protestors were arrested this week at Yale University. The school said that 47 students protesting peacefully the school's investments in military weapons manufacturers were arrested and will be referred for disciplinary action, potentially including suspension. And we know that a similar action has been taken at Columbia. (02:35) So again, speaking as an African-American looking at our current circumstances as a community and in the much broader American imperialist context, I decided to call my guest and I asked him, what's on your mind right now? He directed me to a speech by Dr. Luther King, Jr. Entitled, honoring Dr. Du Bois. The speech was given at Carnegie Hall in New York on February 23rd, 1968, in commemoration and celebrating the 100th birthday of Dr. Du Bois. In this speech, Dr. King said that Dr. Du Bois recognized that the keystone in the arc of oppression was the myth of inferiority, and he dedicated his brilliant talents to demolish it. And as Dr. Du Bois was creating the naacp, Dr. King said at the same time, he became aware that the expansion of imperialism was a threat to the emergence of Africa. He recognized the importance of bonds between American Negroes and the land of their ancestors, and he extended his activities to African affairs after World War I, he called Pan-African Congresses in 19 19, 19 21 and 1923, alarming imperialists in all countries and disconcerting negro moderates in America who were afraid of this relentless, militant black genius. That was Dr. King. So this is going to be the basis of our conversation For this segment of connecting the dots, let me introduce my guest. He's a lifelong activist and scholar, former dean of the African-American Studies Department at Ohio University, former director of the King Center in Atlanta, and former host of morning conversations with Tom Porter. He is Brother Tom Porter, and as always, man, welcome back to the Tom Porter (04:47): Good evening. Wilmer Leon (04:48): So with that long introduction, Tom, what's on your mind, man? What do we need to be paying attention to? Tom Porter (04:57): Well, it's interesting how you started off, and I would paraphrase what you said was what so many people are guilty of. That is an analysis of the results, not an analysis of how the results were obtained since we actually are told by the Israeli government and our government and the Western government that October 7th, 2023 started the Israeli Palestinian conflict. (05:35) And then we do a real stretch and say we compare the events of October 7th to the Holocaust. And that's a stretch. One incident involved a couple thousand people, the other one involved the assassination murder of millions of people, but they would have you to believe that they're one and the same. And that is so important today. If we go back to the speech by Dr. King, among other things, he said, while honoring dubois, that black America will never be free until a long light, long night of imperialism is lifted from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. And he also said, in honoring Dr. Dubois, who was an admitted and a vowed and proud communist, Dr. King in speaking of communism, said that our blind anti-communism, read Vietnam, read Korea, read Afghanistan, that our blind anti-communism has led us into one quagmire after another. So what's on my mind is that we're in a quagmire. (07:09) Where does the African-American community go from here? If we look at the African-American community, it's leaderless. There are individual pockets of people and groups that are challenging the system. But if you look at the black caucus, the black elected officials, the black actors, the black musicians, there's no real leadership. We forget that the movement in the sixties was a movement of African people. It was a movement of black people in this country, but it was a movement that was a Black Panther party in Britain, black Panther Party in the Virgin Islands in Puerto Rico. So it was a movement of African people against imperialism, against colonialism and neocolonialism. Now, the leadership seems to be embracing that very few of our leaders have called for a ceasefire, for instance, in the Middle East, very few of our leaders speak forcibly about the environment or about police brutality or about the medical conditions of black people. And that extends to the leaders in Africa where you have thousands of people risking drowning in the Mediterranean weather to stay in their home country. And then you complain about the Chinese building roads and infrastructure complain that they're trying to take over. So that's on my mind. Wilmer Leon (09:18): Well, it's very telling that you talk about leadership, because when I think about leadership, I think about Dr. Du Bois. I think about Dr. King. I think about activists like Dory Ladner. I think about Mrs. Hamer and Paul Robeson. I think about the Tom Porters of the world. Now we're looking at athletes and musicians. The discussion is LeBron James better than Michael Jordan? You asked that question. Oh man, you can be in a bar and wind up with damn near a fight on your hands that people are so personally invested in that conversation. But ask them about Palestine, ask them about Niger. Ask them about Haiti, and you'll get glazed looks, gloss looks, or you'll get talking points from CNN and MSN. Ask somebody about Ukraine. And the first thing you're going to get is, well, Vladimir Putin is an authoritarian and a dictator, or ask them about Taiwan and China and all they want to talk about is a spy balloon. (10:47) And then you mentioned some of the individuals in the Black Caucus. Right now, the United States is looking to work with Canada and looking to work with France to reinve for the, what is it, the third time in 30 years, reinve, Haiti, Hakeem Jeffries, an African-American member of Congress is leading that charge. In my open, I talked about the UN and vetoing, the initiative to take Palestine out of observer status and make it a full fledged member of the un. Linda Thomas Greenfield, an African-American woman raises her hand as the representative of the United States in the UN against people of color. You've got General Lang. I just talked about what happened, transpired in Niger, a black general, the of africom. General Langley, a black man is trying to find a way to undermine the new government in Niger and keep those US troops. Your Honor, those are just a few examples of what we're missing, what we're missing. And Tom, we don't even miss it. Tom Porter (12:22): You're so right. But the fundamental question for me as a black man, as an African man, I mean, at my age, 84, I'm okay, but when I think about the future of my kids and my grandkids, what about their future? And it raises the fundamental question, can African African-Americans obtain freedom, justice, and equality in a society that's imperialist capitalists and politically, economically, culturally, and socially? For all intents and purposes, that's a nation of white supremacists from the top to the bottom. And so the question is, do we stay here? One of the mistakes that I think that we've made that our politics and our politics has been to challenge the society to let us in on it, (13:44) To give us an Academy Award and whatever, whatever, whatever. And we have to ask ourselves, as James Baldwin raised, who wants to integrate into a burning house. And so that thing's on the table, as we see America in decline in many significant ways, including its allies in Western Europe at the same time that who realizes more when you are in decline than the people who are in decline. And so it looks as if, and the situation in the Middle East is part of that, that the West United States feels that Africa has insignificant leaders and the people are not united. And that is true for African people in the United States till they're going back in for another helping, they're going back in for another helping. And they sense that black leadership is weak. Black leadership are going to do what they've been told every four years and vote for the Democrats. And if I say don't vote for the Democrats, I'm not saying vote for the Republicans. I'm saying vote your interests. Wilmer Leon (15:16): Talk about that binary thinking because I wrote a piece a while back, the dangers of binary thinking for the African-American community. And what prompted me to write that was listening to these discussions about, well, if you criticize Biden, then you are either obviously or by default, you are championing Trump. And no, both of them are not above beyond reproach. Both of them are in fact, in many instances, they're engaged in some of the same activities because we tend to get caught up in the politics of personality and we lose sight of the politics of policy, not really understanding that Julian Assange, Donald Trump started that process. Joe Biden followed up on it. That's just one example. So this danger of binary thinking for us, it's got to be Biden or Trump. We can't see beyond the two options that we've been provided. Tom Porter (16:29): Well, that has to do with the philosophical underpinnings of what makes a society go in America. There's a rare university that offers political economy. They offer economics and political science at the same time. It's a rare school that offers, of course, in dialectical logic, symbolic logic is basically the structure of arguments. That's what you're going to see in New York in the trial is that who can argue correctly, not who's correct, but who can argue structure the argument that makes a better case than the other one. It has absolutely nothing to do, whether there's a crook and a bomb that's on trial that shouldn't even have gotten this far. Fortunately, I took philosophy, symbolic logic from a person who was a scientific thinker. And so he taught it in a electrical way, which means that your thinking should be rooted in the interconnected of things, the relationship between things, not this or that, black or white, either or. It can be boan. Wilmer Leon (17:58): Well, hence this program, connecting the dots, always trying to find context and provide the interrelatedness between events so that you're much better able to engage in better analysis because the factors that you bring more factors into your equation. Tom Porter (18:26): Oh, I mean, you're absolutely correct, but that is the thinking. If you don't vote for Biden, it's a vote for Trump. And if you don't vote for Trump, then it's a vote for Biden. That doesn't make any sense at all. But people say, those are the choices that we have. No, we have another choice. We forget that we made the most progress when we didn't have a black caucus, when we didn't have many black judges. When we had, maybe we had one judge on the Supreme Court, very few black mayors because we struggled, we fought, we banged on the door and push the door in. And that's not happening. That's not happening anymore. So you talk to people and it's that binary thinking, but it's that in everything. It's that. It's that kind of thinking. And that's one of the real problems that you have in the educational system here, why Americas is lagging far behind in certain critical bodies of knowledge. Because I soon realized when I was in undergraduate school that many of my professors concealed more than they revealed. Wilmer Leon (20:11): They concealed more than they Tom Porter (20:13): Revealed than they revealed. I remember when I started teaching at Antioch, one of the books I used in the child development course was Thought and Language by ky. And another faculty member said that that was too difficult for graduate students. How can a book be too difficult for graduate students? But the book by ky, which is thought Language is all the rage now rave now in educational psychology and psychology circles. But then because he was a Russian and therefore assumed to be a communist, even though he was born, if I'm not mistaken, before the Russian Revolution. But that's where we are. But the point is, my point today is what are we going to do? Are we going to go down with the ship? Are we going to get off the ship? But that's the fundamental, Wilmer Leon (21:38): Are we going to take control of the ship? Tom Porter (21:45): That's a good thought. Wilmer Leon (21:47): Well, to me, it only seemed like a logical extension of the other two options that you provided, or at least since we're using the metaphor of a ship, are you going to create your own lifeboat? Tom Porter (22:05): Well, I think it's now time before serious call, given some of the emerging forces in Africa and Brazil and what have you, even in Venezuela that it's time for a new Pan-African movement, 21st century style. It is really time. And I just talked to somebody who was in Geneva on, there's a conference, UN conference on racism and civil rights. I don't have the correct title, but he's on his way back and he said he's going to brief me in person, but he was very optimistic about some of the things that he was seeing. But also obviously, so there's movement and we're in a transitional period on the planet. So there was a unipolar world, it was United States, and it controlled mostly through NATO and other relationships, the politics of Europe and the United States. But now you have the bricks, you have a number of, we live in a multipolar world and it is not just the bricks with China. (23:46) There are all kinds of different relationships between countries and Latin America and Central America. And they may not all be trying to get away from capitalism, but they're certainly open to the new changes that are going on in the world in their own interests. I mean, countries entering relationships with China, not because they want to become communists, but because they want to get some of what China has to offer and they realize that they've tried the West. And so you have all of these around the world, these various groupings and what have you, and we've got to internationalize our struggle. That's not new with me. He was Malcolm, even Dr. King understood that and some new progressive forces. And I'm encouraged by what I see around what's happening in the Middle East that these young students on these campuses across the country, and I think that Gaza may be the achilles tendon of Joe Biden. Wilmer Leon (25:10): Oh, I think you're absolutely right. Not only is Gaza the Achilles tendon of Joe Biden, but I also believe that one of the reasons why the Biden administration and so many other forces in the West are so adamantly behind this settler colonial genocidal project is because I believe they understand as goes the settler colony of Israel, so goes the rest of colonization, period. And that the end of this is the, that Tom Porter (25:58): One of these days, somebody's going to really take a real look at the relationship between Israel, not just in this country, but in the rest of the world, and where does its power come from and where's his strength come from? Why would Biden put his presidency on the line, but not just his presidency, he actually believes what he's doing is right. Wilmer Leon (26:32): Well, he is on record and folks can scream antisemitism if they want to. He's on record very clearly as saying, I am a Zion, which a proves the point. Not all Zionists are Jewish, and not all Jews are Zionists because he's Irish Catholic, but he's very clear on I am a Zionist. And contrary to the dominant narrative, Zionism and Judaism or Zionism and Judaism are not the same thing. And being anti-Zionist doesn't mean you're, and being anti-Zionist doesn't even mean it means you are anti-Zionist. But their vested interest in controlling that narrative, which by the way, they are dramatically losing control of as evidenced by what we're seeing playing itself out on our college campuses. They've lost control of that narrative. And I don't see how they're ever going to be able to reclaim that narrative. Tom Porter (27:52): Well, it's very clear that the forces supporting Palestine is growing, and the questioning, which never happened before, Israel was never questioned before in a way that it is being questioned down. But the question is because, well, let's be clear. You strike up a conversation with the average white person about Jews and you'll get some antisemitism. And of course, Hitler was white. He wasn't a Jew, he was white, European, Mussolini was, and the rest of the fascists in Europe were Caucasians. And so what would make this country send him a bunch of weapons in the middle of a situation where the whole world is saying, you shouldn't do that? Wilmer Leon (29:02): Well, what did Al Hague say? He said, Israel is our unsinkable aircraft carrier in the region. And so they saw in that colony a ideological and military base bastion region that they believed would be their space to project power and to control that space. Tom Porter (29:41): I don't have the answer, but it's an interesting question. The reason why I say it's interesting because the relationship is not making sense now, Wilmer Leon (29:51): Right? Tom Porter (29:53): It's not making a sense. When you stand alone at the un, you voted against something that the rest of the world was for, Wilmer Leon (30:04): And you're voting for genocide. We're not arguing borders. We're not arguing an issue on the maritime navigation of the seas. We're not arguing whether it's 12 miles or 14 miles from your coast where you get into international waters. We're not arguing access to mineral rights. It's genocide. And it's not even debatable. It's not even debatable because those such as Netanyahu that are being in Morich and Benny Gantz, we have their own language. They have made it very clear in their own statements in court, you would call that statements against interest. We got to take 'em for their word because they're saying things that are really against their interest Tom Porter (31:15): And doing things that are Wilmer Leon (31:16): And do it exactly. Tom Porter (31:18): But still, the question comes back what's on my mind? I care less about the fight between Trump and Biden and more about what are we going to do because we come out losing whoever gets in, and we need to be clear about that. If Biden will do what he's doing in the Middle East and Haiti and in Africa, what will he do for us? When the vote comes up? Wilmer Leon (31:54): To that point, Tom, the house has just passed a 92 billion military spending bill where they're going to send something like 62 billion to Ukraine. They're going to send, I don't know, 20 something to Israel. And of course, Taiwan, while people in the United States are having to make decisions between paying rent and buying food or buying medicine, the homeless rate or the unhoused rate in the United States right now is somewhere 800,000. And that's just based upon the number of people in shelters that's not actually dealing in addressing the number of people that are living either under bridges in tents living with other family members. The social in indices in this country are, the rate of suicide is on the rise, particularly among white men. The rate of depression among children is on the rise. I mean, I can pick a litany of things. Oh yeah, go ahead. Tom Porter (33:15): The Misery Index, which used to be something that they used to measure the conditions of black people and other people of color in this country, now it's extended to looking at the misery index among whites, because when we talk about homeless, and DC is rare where you see a significant number of black people who are homeless, but you travel throughout the rest of the country in rural Virginia, rural Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, and what have you really see some poverty that you've never seen. Wilmer Leon (33:57): So my question is 92 billion, and that's just this latest round of funding. And we don't seem to, we're paying for healthcare in Ukraine. We're paying for pensions in Ukraine when Americans can't get either. But where is the pushback and the outcry from the Congressional Black Caucus, for example? Tom Porter (34:27): It really isn't. I mean, that's the problem, is the deafening silence come out of black leadership at all levels. Even here in Washington, I don't think the non-voting delegate, Eleanor Holmes Norton has stood out, stood up for a ceasefire. Wilmer Leon (34:51): Nope, Tom Porter (34:52): I don't think the city council has called for a ceasefire. So where do we fit in all of this? That's the fundamental question for me Wilmer Leon (35:08): That it keeps going back to that, Tom Porter (35:11): Right? Wilmer Leon (35:14): The A DL is going to spend, I think the number was a hundred million dollars. I think that was the number on this upcoming election to unseat, if I'm off on that number, folks, I apologize. I was just getting it off the top of my head. I think it's a hundred million to unseat what are considered to be progressive Democrats. Now, in the 2020 election, and in the 2016 election, there was all this boohoo and crying and concern about Russian interference and Chinese interference and Iranian interference in our elections. Now you've got APAC getting ready to, or in the process, or they're in the midst of spending a hundred million dollars and not a moan, not a grip. Tom Porter (36:14): And the reason why is the influence, again, people always say the United States is supporting Israel. It is one way to look at it. Another way to look at it is that in significant ways, Israel and the Israeli diaspora controls significant aspects of American business, cultural, social, and economic life. And that book hasn't been written well. Wilmer Leon (36:52): Oh, okay. Tom, sounds like my next book. Yeah, that Tom Porter (36:59): Book hasn't been written. And so from that stand, well, Wilmer Leon (37:03): If you could get it written, how are you going to get it published? Tom Porter (37:06): It's interesting question. (37:11) So the protection of Israel and its influencing the rest of the world is something that I think gets overlooked because Israel is perceived as a little small country in a sea of Arabs and what have you. But actually it is more powerful than any African country. It is probably more powerful than most of the countries in Latin and Central America. If you look at its military, its weapons, its technology, industry and what have you. And so it is significant among nations of the world in terms of its influence. And APAC is a part of that influence. So again, that's where my mind is these days. What are we going to do? And then how are we going to get there when we decide what we're going to do? But guess what? We got to do it. Wilmer Leon (38:29): I asked the question about if the book were written, how would it get published? And I was looking off at my bookcase because this book right here, the Israel lobby and US Foreign Policy by John Heimer and Steven Walt, I remember when this book came out and they damn near ran these boys out of town. I remember it was how long I tried to get an interview with Heimer or Walt and what those guys were damn near in hiding because the uproar of the publication of the book, the Israel lobby. Now, it's interesting too, Tom, that you just mentioned how powerful Israel is, but give me that analysis. While they can't defeat Hamas and they can't defeat Hamas, they're getting their hind parts whooped in Gaza, Iran just sent them a real serious message about mess around with us if you want to, and we'll reign missiles down on you for the next 15 years. And Hezbollah has not gotten into the mix. Ansar Allah in Yemen has shut down the maritime traffic in the Red Sea, and before Iran launched their retaliatory strike against Israel, they captured a cargo ship in the Straits of Horus to demonstrate to the United States, we will shut down the straits of Horus. We will shut down the Red Sea, and you won't get a drop of oil or nothing. So when you talk about the power of Israel, talk about it in that context or those contexts. Tom Porter (40:28): Well, I think the United States, Wilmer Leon (40:33): Is that a good question to ask? Tom Porter (40:34): Oh, it's an excellent question because, but what we see in the West Bank and in Gaza, it's the same thing we saw in Vietnam. Same thing we saw in Korea. Same thing we saw in Cuba. Same thing we saw in Guinea Basa in Angola and Mozambique and South Africa. That is, you could misjudge the sentiment to say that the Palestinians don't support Hamas. Some of that is probably true, but one thing that all Palestinians are clear about Wilmer Leon (41:29): Freedom, Tom Porter (41:29): Freedom, justice, and equality. And I think that is a mistake that they've made. And I think that is a mistake that they've made in Lebanon. That is, they underestimate, in fact, they have increased the number of young Palestinians and young Arabs throughout the Middle East in their hatred for both Israel and the West and down the road. Arab leaders are going to have to deal with that. The people not going to, Wilmer Leon (42:04): And that's a very practical reality because some people listening to this conversation, when you make that statement say, oh, that's because they're antisemitic, and that's because they hate Jews. No, they hate oppression and they hate oppressors. And no matter what color stripe or size they are, I hate the person that has his or her foot on my throat, no matter what size that foot is. And no matter what kind of boot they're wearing, that's what I hate. Tom Porter (42:44): I think they're making the same miscalculation around the students. I mean, you can lock up 40, you can lock up 50, you can lock up a hundred people, but you really can't lock up an idea. And unless you are willing to make certain changes, the idea is going to grow. I mean, it's small, but it's significant that a group of auto workers, I'm thinking it was in Tennessee. Wilmer Leon (43:13): It was in Chattanooga, Tennessee Tom Porter (43:16): Voted to unionize. They thought they had broken the unions, but the conditions of such among workers, white workers and black workers, that something has to be done because they're filling it when they go to the grocery store. I went to Costco to fill up my gas tank the other day, and because I have to use premium in my 1992 Volvo wagon, it cost me almost $60. Wilmer Leon (43:55): I have to put premium in mine. It was 85. Tom Porter (43:59): Wow. So everybody's beginning to feel the decline of this economy At the same time that they're saying that the economy is growing, you notice they never say use the word development again. That's kind of like binary thinking. They never use the word, they always use word. The economy is growing. That's a quantitative analysis. But a qualitative analysis would be, are you developing as a society or your school's turning out educated people? But if you just deal with growth, it's all about numbers. Wilmer Leon (44:51): It's all about numbers, primarily because when they come and tell us that the economy is growing, they're talking about the financialized side of the economy. So if you have a 401k program, then you're happy as a clam because over the last three or four, maybe five quarters, the financialized side of the economy is running like gangbusters. But we're not manufacturing anything in this country anymore. The manufacturing base in this country is on the decline because we've exported all of those jobs to China and to Vietnam and to India. So the wage, has there been wage growth in this country? No. And to your point about the unions, so Sean Fe comes out the head of the UAW. He comes out in January saying the UAW endorses Joe Biden. But that same day, he has to give another speech where he comes out and says, the rank and file of the UAW does not back Joe Biden, because they're more concerned about their paychecks, and many of them are going to support Donald Trump. That's Sean Fain. That's not me. That's the head of the UAW making that statement. And that's what goes to the, as you talked about, the UAW in all places, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and from Chattanooga, they're going to Alabama now to a Mercedes plant in Alabama. Now that's going to be a harder fight. They're going deeper south. But still, Tom Porter (46:54): How can you have the largest economy in the world and be a detonation Wilmer Leon (47:02): And debt to your, who you consider to be your primary enemy, which is China, Tom Porter (47:08): Right? But how can you be? There's some oxymoronic about that, right? Wilmer Leon (47:13): That Tom Porter (47:15): You have the largest economy in the world, but Wilmer Leon (47:19): You're a better nation, Tom Porter (47:20): Better nation, and people are seeking different ways of economically engaging with each other other than using the dollar. And yet you, but every day people are feeling it. Every day people are filling at the pump, at the grocery store, at Wilmer Leon (47:44): The a pack of chicken wings and a gallon of milk, Tom Porter (47:47): The doctor's office. I mean, if you can Wilmer Leon (47:51): Get in. Tom Porter (47:52): Yep, yep. Wilmer Leon (47:55): So, Tom, to your point, what are we to do? Tom Porter (48:02): Well, we used to have men and women who thought these things. A lot of people are writing books. I'm encouraged about some of the things, and there's a lot going on in the street. There doesn't seem to be a unifying theme. I mean, the Montgomery Bus boycott was something that significant numbers of African-Americans, the black people felt in the north and the South, because many of us had a two-state experience, born in the south, grew up in the north, and so on our yearly summer visits back home, we ran into what our brothers and sisters and kin folks were dealing with. And it was a spirit in the community that it was our time to fight back and to be independent and what have you. That spirit, you can see it bubbling up young people. I'm encouraged by young people because you really can't lie to them as easy as you can lie to everybody Wilmer Leon (49:28): Else. Not watching CNN and MSPC, Tom Porter (49:32): Without a doubt. Without a doubt. So I'm actually encouraged. On the other hand, I would encourage people to get a passport. You never know when you're going to need it. I think you ought to look for options, particularly for your grandchildren and what have you. And that's not unusual. People are leaving America, not just black people going back to Africa, but white people going to Europe, and some of 'em are going to places like Puerto Rico, Wilmer Leon (50:08): Right? Central and South America, Tom Porter (50:10): And say nothing of Africa. So people are leaving. And that's one option. That's one option that has always been on my mind and Wilmer Leon (50:25): Abandon ship. Tom Porter (50:27): No, get on another ship. Wilmer Leon (50:29): Well Tom Porter (50:33): Get on another ship. Let Biden and Trump and that group fight it out. They seem to be doing a pretty good job of battling each other. But on the serious side, we've got to raise significant questions wherever we can. We got to discuss these things wherever we can. We can't allow this leadership class that we have, and even some of the so-called progressive pundits, we can't simply allow them to get away with what they've been getting away with. And I'm grateful for programs like this and some other programs or a few other stations where people are speaking out and are being heard and are being heard. Wilmer Leon (51:30): Just really quickly, did you happen to see the fallout from the National Action Network Congress, a convention where folks went in protesting as Hakeem Jeffries was brought in to speak and folks were protesting Hakeem Jeffries and Reverend Sharpton called him Renta Coons, and did you see any of that? Tom Porter (51:58): No, but I'm not surprised. Wilmer Leon (51:59): Okay, then I won't go any further into it. Tom Porter (52:02): Well, but you raised an interesting point about the bankruptcy of leadership. They used to refer to Al Sharpton as Jesse on a budget. But Wilmer Leon (52:23): Lemme just quickly make one point, because one of the things that Reverend Sharpton was promoting or displaying, he was basically saying, look at. So he got Joe Biden to do this little video and supporting, thank you Reverend Al, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. But so everybody's, wow. Look, Reverend Al got President Biden to zoom in to the National Action Network Convention, but nobody seems to want to talk about that 10 days after Biden was inaugurated. Biden had to be forced. And I mean, kicking, brought in, kicking and screaming to have a meeting with black leadership. And when he got on that call, he disrespected everybody on that call. But if you didn't see it, you didn't see it then so Tom Porter (53:33): Well, but the role of, again, it just points out the bankruptcy of certain African leaders. I mean, here you have, well, a two-way race between Democrats and Republicans. Two Democrats are running in the primary to become democratic senators. One's a black woman and one's a white man. Without discussing Dem merits of either one of them, why would Hakeem Jeffries, Anthony Brown and Jonathan Jackson endorse the white candidate? I mean, why would you do that? I mean, Jonathan Jackson is from Illinois. I understand that connection between he and David Cron is Itron Wilmer Leon (54:37): Cone, cone, David Tron in Maryland. Tom Porter (54:43): He owns total wine and liquors, right? And Jonathan Jackson is in the liquor business. He's a big distributor in the Chicago era. I don't get Hakeem Jeffries, who's in New York. The point of it is, where's the integrity? Where's the integrity? On the one hand, you talk black out of the side of your mouth, and I'm not in any mean pushing black nationalism. I'm simply saying, why would you get in that fight? I mean, why would you get in that fight? Obviously, Wilmer Leon (55:21): Angela also, Brooks is running, right? That's what I'm saying. A black woman, and why wouldn't you back her? Tom Porter (55:31): But why would you get in the race at all since you got you from another state? And you would not want that to happen to you when you were running? And so there's obviously a cash nexus. Wilmer Leon (55:50): Well, we do know that Hakeem Jeffries has received, I think, over a million dollars from APAC over his tenure in office. And the same thing with Gregory Meeks. He's another one that falls into that same camp. And both of them, along with the Vice President, Kamala Harris, they're all behind the Global Fragilities Act, which is being used as the rationale for the United States to rein, invade Haiti. Go figure. Tom Porter (56:32): Again, we have to do an analysis of how the results were obtained rather than the results. I mean, it looks like Haiti is a failed state. So how do you go from the first independent black Republic on the planet? Well, not on the planet, but in that era, because there were black leaderships. But how do you become that, given any slave who could get to Haiti freedom? I mean, how do you get defeating Napoleon then? How do you become the basket case, a basket case in the world? How does that happen? Why do they still old friends and see should be the other way around, Wilmer Leon (57:25): Way around? (57:29) Why is the United States wring its hands and going through all these machinations talking about we have to go in and stabilize this country when the United States is responsible for the instability? Why does the United States send $60 billion to Ukraine when the United States is the one that started the fight in the first place, and Ukraine is merely the proxy for the United States? Why is the United States saying we can't do anything with Netanyahu? Yes, you can. You call 'em and tell 'em, you're not giving in any more money. You are against genocide, but you send them the bullets, you send them the bombs, you provide the logistics. Same thing with China. Oh, Taiwan, Taiwan, Taiwan, Taiwan. Why are you trying to pick a fight with China? Who by the way, holds more of your debt than anybody else in the room? Why? Let's get to the cause, right? Tom Porter (58:48): Of course. I mean, again, the Haiti situation, it gets played out and we go in, why did the United States involve itself in the overthrow of John Butra? Wilmer Leon (59:06): What was his aired? John Beron aired, Tom Porter (59:10): Aired Wilmer Leon (59:11): Twice Tom Porter (59:14): A legitimately elected democratic leader who's very positive. Why do you place sanctions on Cuba? Only because you don't believe in what they believe in? Wilmer Leon (59:33): Here's another, and Tom Porter (59:33): Then get upset when they're successful in the biotech industry and what have you. And the list goes on and on and on. But because they don't think that people study history or read history, Wilmer Leon (59:53): The average Haitian makes less than $3 a day. Folks, you can look it up. The average Haitian makes less than $3 a day, but somehow they can walk around with $1,800 sniper rifles, military grade equipment Tom Porter (01:00:18): Where they get 'em from. That's the question that you asked. All of these militias running around the deserts of Africa, where are they getting these weapons from? Where do they get food from? Wilmer Leon (01:00:33): Right, right, right. Brother Tom Porter. Man, as always, thank you. Tom Porter (01:00:45): Thank you for having me. It's been a long day. Wilmer Leon (01:00:48): I know it has, and I appreciate you giving me your time today. I got to thank you Tom Porter so much, man, for joining the show today. Greatly, greatly appreciate it. Tom Porter (01:00:57): Thank you for having me. Have a good evening, Wilmer Leon (01:01:00): Folks. Thank you so much for listening to the Connecting the Dots podcast with me, Dr. Wilmer Leon. Stay tuned for new episodes each week. Please follow and subscribe, go to the Patreon account. We'll greatly appreciate you contributing to the program. We can't do this without your support, so please go to the Patreon account. The address for that is on the bottom of your screen. Also, leave a review. Share the show with those that you think will like it, and then those that you think will hate it, send 'em to 'em anyway. They might just surprise you. Follow us on social media. You can find again, all the links to the show are below in the description. And remember, folks, that this is where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge because talk without analysis is just chatter, and we don't chatter on connecting the dots. See you next time. Until then, I'm Dr. Wilmer Leon. Have a great one. Peace. I'm out Announcer (01:02:08): Connecting the dots with Dr. Wilmer Leon, where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge.

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Episode 226 - T'Challa Luther King Feat. SpenceFirst lookout for #OFFTHEDOME . One Gotta Go. Friday Night Lights, So Far Gone, or Section 80. Pick two songs from your favorite artist as intro to their work?Topics Discussed-Rap Beef    - [ ] Drake Using AI- [ ] Chris Brown Disses Quavo-50 Cent Starts G-Unit Studios-Did Angel Reese Help Caitlyn Clark's Star Rise?-Blerd Topics- [ ] Joker 2 Talk- [ ] DCEU x MCU Conversation and MoreNo OS Song The WeekPlease Enjoy on All Major Platforms and OverSatThePod.Com. Please Comment, Rate , and Subscribe. Link in Bio/Comments. https://linktr.ee/oversatthepodcast 

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This is a conversation with former mobster now mafia historian Louis Ferrante about his intriguing new book BORGATA: RISE OF EMPIRE. The former “chop shop” small time thug now erudite Ferrante is like a cross between Sonny Corleone & Niall Ferguson. Essential viewing/listening. Transcript below.AK (00:18): Hello everybody. It is Tuesday, January the second, 2024. We're in a new year, but old themes. Last year we did several shows on the Mafia, one with the historian Paul Moses on the what he calls, at least the true story of the immigrant cops who fought the rise of the Mafiaa. He had a new book out called Appropriately Enough, the Italian Squad, another with an interesting writer, Matt Beck, the Life We Choose about a series of conversations he had with a Mafiaa member called William Big Belly Delia. He talked about not just Donald Trump and Michael Jackson, but also Jimmy Hoffer, and we're going one better in 2024 rather than writing or talking to people who have spoken to people in the Mafiaa. We have a man, Louis Ferrante, who once upon a time was a member of the Mafia. And since become a very successful writer, the author of many books, bestselling books, including particular Mob Rules, what the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman. It was a huge hit. And he has a new book out. It's a history of the Mafia, the Borgata Trilogy, volume one, rise of Empire. It came out in November of last year in the uk, and it's out this week in the US. Louis Ferrante is joining us from his home in Sarasota on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Louis, before we went live, you told me it's very nice in Florida.Louis Ferrante (02:01): Florida's beautiful, the Sunshine State, a lot of sun. I need sun. I grew up in New York, and the winters are dark and dreary, and London's a beautiful place too. I like the people in London, but once again, the weather's not the best part.AK (02:17): Dreary. Yeah, I'm talking to actually from California. So Louis, when you fly out and you get on a plane, you happen to sit next to someone and you get into conversation and they ask you what career you have or had, what would you say?Louis Ferrante (02:31): I'd tell 'em a hijacker if I'm on a plane.AK (02:36): And what do they do?Louis Ferrante (02:38): They look for the attendant or they go to the bathroom? No, I mean, I was a truck hijacker, a little different from a plain hijacker, but I tell them I'm a writer and a television host, which is the truth. I'm a bestselling author. My books have been translated into 2020 languages, and I hosted a show for Discovery Channel.AK (03:04): It's a good trade being a writer. But did you always intend to be one, or how did you go from being, as you say, a truck hijacker, someone who knows the Mafia, the American Mafia to actually writing about it.Louis Ferrante (03:21): I faced the rest of my life in prison, and I was lucky to get out of it with a 13 year sentence. I was represented at the time by the civil rights attorney, William Kunstler, who was very instrumental in, yeah, he helped Martin Luther King, Malcolm X. He went in to negotiate with the convicts during the Attica riots, and he defended me, and I was able to get a plea of 13 years without cooperating against anyone, and I didn't have to go to trial and possibly get the rest of my life sentenced to rest of my life in prison. And while I was there, I started to think through my life and eventually I picked up my first book, fell in Love with books, became an avid reader, and at some point or another I was reading a book a day, and that's what made my time go. And I started to teach myself how to write by reading all the great authors and taking notes as to how Leo Tolstoy begins and ends a chapter, how Dostoevsky Begins and Ends a plot, how Charlotte Bronte introduces a character, et cetera, et cetera. And that's how I taught myself how to write. And by the time I came home from prison, I was ready to be a writer. And my last book, Mob Rules was an international bestseller in 20 languages. And my current book will hopefully get picked up in a lot of languages as well. And it's a trilogy.AK (04:42): Yeah, it's already been picked up by the Germans. You imply that in prison, you were a meticulous reader. Is meticulousness something that's prized within the mafia? Was that one of your skills?Louis Ferrante (05:00): Skills? Yeah, I mean, I was a heist guy. I ran a crew of heist guys, heist and hijackings, and you need to know what you're doing and everything's, you got to cross your T's and dot your i's make sure that everybody knows their role. Make sure that you need a well-oiled machine when you're going to do a heist or a hijack in one mistake. And everybody's lives are at stake, including innocent people. Something I might regret now, but something that was just a fact then. But we wanted to get away with it. We wanted the money. I wasn't thinking about people's lives back then. I was thinking about money and we wanted to get away with it, and you need to know what you're doing and everybody needs to know what they're doing. And I was a big planner. I would make drawings, I would go over everything with everyone. I would do mock runs to the highway to make sure we had an escape route, a backup escape route. I made sure we had backup guys in place. I never just pulled the trigger too fast. At one point, I was picked up by the feds in California where you are. We were in San Francisco and we were looking to hit an armored car, and the feds swooped in on us and grabbed us the day before we were going to hit that armored car. And it was a crucial thing. I was one guy short, and the reason why we waited was I was waiting for an extra guy to come from New York so that he could make sure we had enough guys on the heist. But yeah, so I guess I was meticulous in that sense. I was ignorant and naive in a million other ways, but I was meticulous in that sense.AK (06:27): Yeah, you should come back, Louis. It's much easier to do your heist these days. I don't know if there are any police left in South Africa. Yeah,Louis Ferrante (06:34): I don't know if anyone would care anymore.AK (06:36): Yeah, you'd probably be encouraged. Lots of films and books about how young kids get into the mafia. There's The Godfather, of course, & the Irishmen. How did you get into it?Louis Ferrante (06:48):  If you start committing big enough crimes, they'll find you. And that's what happens. Once I started hijacking trucks, I ran an auto crime, a chop shop. I supplied car parts to auto collision shops for a long time when I was a kid, stole cars, chopped them up and sold them to a shop. That little operation started out with just a few car thieves, me and my friends, and eventually grew into, as I said, a chop shop. And then at some point, once we started hijacking,AK (07:18): What is a chop shop?Louis Ferrante (07:22): Chop shop is you have a shop where you steal a car, you get an order from a collision shop. So a collision shop, for example, has, let's say they got a Mercedes and they got to spend $30,000 in parts because it's a hundred thousand dollars car and the car's wrecked, so they need 30,000 in parts. They might tell us, look, we'll give you five grand, can you get us all the parts? And then they'll put the stolen parts on the customer's car and sell them back the repaired car. So we would get paid then to go out, steal the car, try to get the same color so they wouldn't even have to paint it, but if you had to, you paint it. It's not always easy to match colors, but we would steal the car, chop it up, give them the parts they needed, and then dump the skeleton somewhere in the beginning we dumped it in the woods. And then at some point or another, we started renting. Back then you could lease a building under a phony name and then just abandon the building when you were done with it. I don't think you could get away with that. Nowadays there's too many identifications and stuff required, and people are hip at things like that, but back then you could even fly. When I told you I went to California to knock off an armor car, we flew under different names. Pre 9/11, you just booked an airline ticket under any name. I just picked the name out of the phone book. Just get on a plane.AK (08:35): Those were the days. You mentioned your bestselling book, Mob Rules, what the Mafia can Teach the Legitimate Businessman. There's a sort of cliche, Louis, I'm sure you've heard it a thousand times, that had you been born into the New York or Boston upper classes, you would've ended up at Harvard Business School and made a million dollars that way, is what you were doing. Is that a form of innovation and in some ways equivalent to what kids are taught at Stanford or Harvard Business School these days to think and be meticulous and accomplish what they set out to do?Louis Ferrante (09:19): Yeah, I don't know if they're taught any more to think. I don't know what an Ivy League upbringing is like, so it would be unimaginable for me to even,AK (09:33): But you've met those types.Louis Ferrante (09:36): Oh, all day long. Yeah, all day long. Some of them can't tie their shoes. I mean, just can't fix a flat. I was with a doctor once who got a flat and didn't know what to do, had no idea where the jack was, where to even begin. If I wasn't with him, he would've sat on the side of the road probably for the rest of his life until he died of starvation. So yeah, I would rather grow up and have to learn how to do things yourself.AK (10:01): Where did you grow up? What town?Louis Ferrante (10:03): In Queens? Yeah. I grew up in Queens and one of the five boroughs in New York, lower New York. The lower borough.AK (10:08): Yeah. My son lives there now.Louis Ferrante (10:10): Does he really? What part?AK (10:13): On the border with Brooklyn.Louis Ferrante (10:17): Oh, okay. They're building it up. It's probably up.AK (10:20): Yeah. It's much more fashionable now than it, I'm sure it used to be.Louis Ferrante (10:23): Yeah. I mean, I was in a lower income section of Queens, middle to lower income, so it wasn't all that, but a lot of people now, they've bought up a lot of big real estate in Brooklyn, and I guess they're moving to Queens now too.AK (10:37): Did your family know what you were doing? How old were you when you started your chop shop?Louis Ferrante (10:42): I was in high school when I was running the chop shop, so I kept it from them as best I can. I remember the first time I came home with a tagged car. A tagged car would be if, let's say I bought a wrecked vehicle, let's say a wrecked Cadillac, and I bought the completely, it was totaled out. So you pick up the wreck for a couple hundred bucks. Nobody wants it, but it's got a clean title. If you have a clean title, you don't have to go to motor vehicle and go through an inspection at that time. I don't know if things have changed. Now, this is many years ago. So if you bought a wrecked car, you had a clean title, you could then go out and steal a car, pop a couple of the tags off, for example, the VIN number in the dashboard, pop that tag off, put it on your stolen car, and then drive that as if it's yours. If you get pulled over by a cop, usually the cops just checked the dashboard tag. They never went through the rest of the car unless it was auto crime, which was something different. They'd have to be looking for you. So I came home with a beautiful brand new El Dorado, and I remember my mother was heartbroken. She came out on the porch and looked at it and said, you're killing me. You're breaking my heart.AK (11:48): Right, because she knew what you were doing.Louis Ferrante (11:50): Yeah, of course. How would I afford that car? I didn't have a job. So I tried to tell her that my friend who I work at the Body shop for part-time, he gave me the car and he's going to let me pay it off, but she wasn't buying it. She came from a family who was crooked, although she was law abiding. She was hip to the streets in a way, and she knew something was wrong. And she said, you're breaking my heart. And I never forgot that I did break her heart. She eventually died in my arms. And when I was young, she died at 47. I was 19, turning 20, and I went off the deep end after that. But to this day, I regret that she had to go through that and no, did I admit it to her? No. Did I tell her? But she, no, she knew she was hip.AK (12:33): Louis, talk to me about why you've written this history. Is it bound up with your own history? I mean, much of this history, this first volume is set in the 19th, late 19th, early 20th century when of course you weren't around. But is this a very personal narrative or have you tried to step back and write about the history of the mafia as an objective historian?Louis Ferrante (13:18): Both. And so first answer, I'll answer that question and tell you how the book came about. I do try to be as objective as possible. I don't want anybody to believe that I'm inserting myself where I don't belong. I want to tell a real history. And Publishers Weekly gave me a rave review saying that I did not rest on my own experiences alone.AK (13:40): You didn't threaten them, did you?Louis Ferrante (13:42): No, I did not. No, I didn't hang anybody out of a window or anything. No. And then handed them a pen and said, you know what to do? No, I didn't. Basically, they just said it was Well-researched all my notes. My source notes are in the back years, years reading articles, books. But what I was able to bring to the table from my own insights was I have an extra sense that most people wouldn't have. Being I was a criminal when I read something, I know if it was true or if it wasn't. I know if the writer has been, they don't, usually a writer wouldn't intentionally mislead the reader, but sometimes writers themselves are misled and they may get information, and because they don't know the world or the culture, the subculture, they write the wrong story. And a lot of times I'd be in jail when I was reading history, biographies, science philosophy. I would hear other guys, mob guys reading mob books, and you would hear a lot of guys blurting out b******t never happened, who wrote this crap? And when I finally started to do my own research, I realized that I came across a lot of things that were untrue, and I was able to decipher that stuff for the reader, which I think is interesting. I debunked a lot of old mafia myths that have been around for decades about leading Mafia figures. And I would explain to the reader, this is why it could have never happened. I don't want the reader to just take my word. I want the reader to have confidence in me as a writer to know that this is why this could never have happened. So time and again, I do that. To go back to your original question is where the book came from, how it came about. It wasn't something I really thought about. I was invited to Mob Rules, as we mentioned, was an international bestseller. And I was invited to Sicily by the German media conglomerate at Axel Springer, and it was a retreat for editors in Argento, Sicily. And I was seated next to an older man who happened to be there, and his name was George. And him and I hit it off. He was in his nineties, but a very young nineties, sharp as nails. And we talked all evening, and at the end of the evening, he said, I would like to publish the next book. And it turned out to be Lord George Denfeld, one of the biggest of the 20th century. And the next day we had lunch in Argento overlooking the ruins with Lord George and his charming wife, lady Annabelle. And Lady Annabelle had some priceless input as well, which persuaded me to write the book, what turned down to morphed into a trilogy. Originally, I was contracted to write a book, but I said, you can't squeeze all this into a book. There's too much here. It has to be stretched out. And I probably could have wrote 10 volumes, but I ended up writing a trilogy, and that's how the book came about. Lord George, as I understand it, he had a reputation of connecting writers with subjects, and I was the last one he had personally did that with before he unfortunately passed away.AK (16:39): Louis, if you were to write a history of the Mafia itself, would that begin in Sicily? There's a very strong Sicilian quality, but the mafia existed throughout Italy, of course. Is there something about the Sicilian Mafiaa and the history of the American mafia that are inseparable?Louis Ferrante (18:23): There is, as I pointed out in the early chapters of the book, I dug deep into how the mafia was formed inside the Sicilian womb, and it did indeed start in Sicily and then spread throughout the peninsula up and down the peninsula of Italy. But it was born in Sicily, and it had a lot to do with socioeconomic reasons, culture, family tradition, as I point out all these things in the book. And there was also, I point out a strong Arab influence in Western Sicily, which is interesting because Sicily was invaded by so many different people's over the course of centuries, whether it be the Spanish, the French, the Austrians, and the Arabs at some point. So the Arabs had a strong, I believe, where it developed in Western Sicily for the most part, in places like Palermo and Argento and Casa Lama del Gulfo, there was a strong Arab influence there, which is still present, still prevalent in a lot of places in the architecture and stuff, in words, in people's names, et cetera. So I was able to trace the history deep into Sicily and how it started in America was during the Southern Italian mass exodus wave into the United States after slavery was abolished in the United States in the 1860s. That came on around the same time when the unification of Italy occurred in Europe. And Sicilians were not happy with the unification of Italy being sort of absorbed by Italy proper. And they felt like a lot of Sicilians felt like it was just the newest conqueror, the newest ruler, no different from the bans in France or whoever else was there. So they were like, Hey, you know what? We're not happy with this. And there was a lot of poverty. And when America abolished slavery, we needed labor. We needed cheap labor quick because we no longer had slave labor in the United States. And at that point, we started looking around and there were plenty of poor people in Europe, and we invited them, and they came here in droves, and the mafia rode in on those boats. A lot of them, and I go to detail, I go very, very close detail throughout the early chapters of how exactly that happened. And I'm also very, very careful to point out that most Italian-Americans came here to work hard and to make a new life for themselves and their children and grandchildren, and had nothing to do with the mafia and never committed crimes. But the unfortunate circumstance, the unfortunate byproduct of that mass immigrant wave was the Italian criminals that came with them. A lot of them were fugitives from justice in Sicily, and they planted new flags here in American cities throughout the country, in metropolitan areas. At one point or another. There were just as many Mafia families as there were metropolitan areas across the United States. There was one in every metropolitan area, and then the strongest one survived and went on sort of like Arnold Toby's Darwinian theory of how empires are built, the strong survive. It was the same thing with a lot of these.AK (21:27): Why was it that the Mafia, that the Sicilian Mafia became so dominant, and there were many immigrants from Naples and other parts of mainland southern Italy. What is it about the Southern Sicilian, and is it different in its principles organization, morality or lack of morality from the Neapolitan Mafia, for example?Louis Ferrante (21:51): Yeah. Well, the Neapolitan Mafia was the Kimora. I had done a documentary for the History Channel about them very different from the Italian Sicilian, the Sicilian Mafia in Sicily. A lot of these other mafias from Calabria, from Naples, and even there were a few in northern Italy, very weak. None of them had that sort of Sicilian, the Sicilians. They had something very special on that island. It was an island different throughout up and down the peninsula of Italy. You had city states throughout the Renaissance and stuff. So they were all very, I'm still asked, her father was from Naples, and her mother was from Sicily. So I have two grandparents on my mother's side from Naples and Sicily. And my father's, both parents were from Bari, all from southern Italy. But I'm still asked by people who are Italian American, where are you from? And they sort of connect with you a lot faster if you're from the same place they were from. So you can only imagine back then how territorial Italy was and how people really responded to people like themselves. So at that time, Sicily was an island away from even all those city states, and they were really, really isolated, and they really, really relied on themselves. And throughout history, there were always weak central governments in Sicily, no matter who ruled Sicily, they really never cared about the Sicilian people and implementing any positive changes, whether social changes or institutional changes. They just wanted to pretty much rape Sicily of whatever agrarian products they could get off the island. So most of the time, the Sicilian people relied on themselves, and that went a lot into it as well. And it was a patriarchal society, which in some cases comes from the Arab influence in Sicily.AK (23:33): Are you presenting then the Sicilian Mafia as a resistance, organizational resistance to colonialism of one kind?Louis Ferrante (23:41): Believe it or not, at one point they were. Now, I know that they evolved or devolved extremely quickly into something much more treacherous and less upstanding than that. But I do make the argument that in the very beginning, they were indeed just that in my book, even the word I trace, for the first time, people were, historians were sort of in agreement that it came from an Arabic word, but they threw out a half a dozen different Arabic words that it might've come from one meaning a cave dweller, another one meaning a proud horse, and all kinds of different words from the Arabic language, I was able to trace the word mafia. Those of us in the West who are familiar with the siege of Khartoum, where the Victorian general Gordo, the British General Gordo,, was sent to sort of hold off against the Muslim guy who sort took control and launched this rebellion and said, I am the sort of the prophet. I am the prophet incarnate. And he was sort of like a rebellious character against the status quo all throughout the world, throughout the east and the Middle East. And in this particular case, when the Arabs were pushed into the western region of Sicily, after the unification of Italy, the modest regime was known as the Media, which was one letter away from Mafia. So I left it, look, I'm not an etymologist, but I left it to future historians to debate this. And I make a cogent argument that this is where it came from, my quote, encyclopedia Britannica. I quote people who were on the scene at the time, I quote history books, et cetera, to make this argument. And I do believe it came from that particular word.AK (25:29): As I said, Louis, we've done lots of shows on the mafia infiltration, the response of the police, but is the reason why the Mafia became so powerful and perhaps remained so powerful in the United States because it's a country with a tradition of weak central government, of federal government, of government that isn't for the most part, very effective or efficient. So in other words, was there something, and you have to be careful using this word as a historian, but was there a degree of inevitability about the mafia's rise to power in late 19th century America?Louis Ferrante (26:12): It's a great question, and the answer is yes. There was a Sicilian mobster, and I don't recall his name, but he said, why in the world can anybody think why? When Sicilians left Sicily for New life in America, and a lot of them landed in South America, central America, a lot of them landed in North Africa. They went everywhere. Sicilians were scattered everywhere. But why only in America did the American Mafia, did the Mafia really take root as it did? And that goes to our system, which is we have always had a very corrupt system. And I traced that it was very easily manipulated by mobsters who really learned how to bribe politicians and law enforcement officials during prohibition. And that was a prime time because during prohibition, which took place the roaring twenties into 1930, we had people in America who wanted to drink and were told by their government, you're not allowed. And so the people as a whole didn't agree with this. So they were really, really suddenly the mafiaa who wanted to provide them with liquor, with alcohol and supplying the demand for alcohol weren't seen as these animals anymore. These killers, these beat bad guys, they were all of a sudden these romantic sexy figures who were giving the United States, the people of the country, alcohol when they desperately wanted it. And that's when the mafia began to corrupt a lot of politicians and political machines. And the influence ran throughout law enforcement agencies and that deep influence they had during prohibition, basically, once prohibition was repealed and Americans could drink again, the mafia kept a lot of those deep corrupt alliances that they had made, and they moved on to use them for gambling and stuff, to open up casinos, to have a casino, to have a casino. So a lot of why the mafia was able to prosper here in America had a lot to do with the easily corruptible local governments. And at that point, there wasn't an overarching federal government who could come in and say, Hey, you've been all corrupted. We'll take over from here. We know you're all bought and paid for by the Mafiaa here in your local town. So here the federal government's going to move in with j Edgar Hoover's, FBI, et cetera, et cetera. That didn't happen.AK (28:44): Yeah. And of course, j Edgar Hoover's, FBI began in some ways as a response, not always a particularly effective one to prohibition. To what extent the book covers legendary figures and legendary mafia figures like Lucky Luciano & many others. To what extent do these kind of guys capture the spirit of a violent independent 19th century America?Louis Ferrante (29:16): They do and don't. By the time we get to Luciano and Genovese and Costello, they're sort of this newer generation of American mobsters. So the first generation with these sort of old mustache, peats, grease balls, all the derogatory names that they were called in this country, they were sort of like off the boat, Italians. That was the first generation. Then there was the second generation that were more American, and they weren't as clannish as the Sicilians were. They understood that if they were going to prosper in America, they needed to form these diverse relationships with Jews, with blacks, with Irish. They needed to really, if they were going to get somewhere, they basically came up with the plan that they were going to, Hey, we're going to keep this thing of ours, this thing of ours, this our thing, La Cosa Nostra. We're going to keep that to ourselves.Nobody's allowed entry into this secret organization that we have, but let's deal with everyone. We're not going to get anywhere if we stay to ourselves. And they made alliances with everyone across the country. And that was the key. And that was sort of like that second generation, even though Costello and Luciano came to the country when they were eight or nine years old, they may as well have been born here. They were just as good as Americans, just as good as American born citizens. They were a second generation of this. And they did away with the old ones, the old clannish Mafiosos, who felt like, no, we have to defend ourselves. We have to stick with ourselves. We have to continue to live amongst ourselves, and we can't trust the Irish. We can't trust the blacks or the Jews. This second generation of Italian-Americans said, no, we can trust them and we're going to, and we're going to deal with them.And for example, Frank Costello not only partnered with a million Jews in business, but he married a Jew. So he had a Jewish family. And at one point or another, Al Capone in Chicago, his guy Jake, greasy Thumb Gik was his best friend. He was a Jew. And when somebody had bragged that he made this little Jew greasy thumbs wine, Capone was beside himself, and he went looking for the guy, and he unloaded a revolver in his face and murdered him because Capone wasn't going to allow that to happen. He says, Jew or Italian, it doesn't matter if you're my friend, I protect you, I defend you. So these relationships really started by that sort of next generation of Italian American mobsters. And by my generation, I mean, I had a hijacking heist crew. The two of the toughest guys in my crew were Jews, and they were treated the same as any other Italian. We were all from the same neighborhood. We all grew.AK (31:50): It extend to race as well? I mean, in The Godfather, we all remember the explicit racism of many of the fictional figures were black Americans, African-Americans, were they as welcome as Jewish Americans?Louis Ferrante (32:08): Yes. Now, even in my time you had at one time, I said, for example, mobsters weren't going to go, oh, that African American owes me money. Let's go over there and pay him a visit. Obviously, the lingo would be that N owes me money. Let's go over there and pay him a visit. And the N would refer to us as a grease ball or whop a Guinea. So the words that we used back then would be considered racist today. But were we racist? And what were the Italians or the blacks racist against each other? Absolutely not. The only color we all saw was green. And that was it. And I point out in my book, they made a strong alliance, Lucky Luciano Luciano did with Bumpy Johnson. Bumpy Johnson, when they took over the policy racket in Harlem, they needed to smooth things over with the blacks because the black was a huge population in Harlem blacks. So Luciano struck a deal with Bumpy Johnson, where Bumpy Johnson was going to pretty much handle any black problems in Harlem and deal directly with Luciano. And bumpy Johnson's wife wrote a memoir years later that praised Luciano and said that him and my husband were best friends. And it was a real legitimate friendship. It wasn't just business. They had a real friendship. So all that racism they try to make, that's all television now because it sells. But for the most part, yeah, the talk, you told jokes about each other. You called each other what would be considered horrible names now, but were we really racist toward each other? Absolutely not. People will say Italians. And the Mafia hated gays. The Genovese family ran all the gay clubs in Greenwich Village. They controlled all the gay clubs.AK (33:53): How about women? We did a show last year on female drug gang leaders in Latin America. There aren't that many women in your narrative, are there?Louis Ferrante (34:03): No. I mean, if you want to say misogynistic, then I have to agree. Yeah. Not racist, but misogynistic. The Italian, theAK (34:09):Women in all the movies, the women are at home cooking the past, and the men are out killing each otherLouis Ferrante (34:14): Yeah, go home and cook. No Italian man wants his wife buttoned into his business. So I have to concede that point. I won't give in on racism because it wasn't there. But I will give in on misogynistic outlook toward women.AK (34:27): And I don't necessarily mean that critically. One way. The other narrative, Louis, which of course is most clearly articulated in the Godfather, the movies, the Godfather, maybe even Godfather three, is that the mafia began in a sort of communal way, reasonably decently, even if there was a great deal of violence, and it went really badly wrong with drugs. And of course, that was the foundation of the narrative in The Godfather, the cause of all the bloodshed. Is there any truth in that? There is tell you that veto Corleone in the Godfather wasn't a bad guy, and then it all went wrong when his family got in the drug business.Louis Ferrante (35:07): Yes, there definitely is a direct correlation between the movie and real life and the movie, whether Putto, I believe Mario Puzo, who was the author that they based the movie on, but either Puzo or Francis Ford Coppola adopted it from a real life story, which was Frank Costello. Frank Costello was the acting boss when Lucky Luciano went to jail and then was deported. And when Costello was boss, he was dead set against drugs. He did not want his Borgata dealing drugs because he felt that he had all these big political leaders in Tammany Hall who did everything that they could do for the mob to keep them out of jail, to help them with things. They had judges, they put judges in. They chose the head of Tammany, who in turn helped choose the mayor of New York slash the governor. And then obviously through the governor, Franklin Delano Roosevelt started out in New York and ended up being the president. So it's no telling how high you could go. Well, Costello said, if we continue to deal drugs, these political alliances are going to run away from us. They're not going to, this is something the American people do not like. They're fine with alcohol. They wanted alcohol. We gave it to them. They're fine with gambling. If the United States prohibits gambling and we allow them to gamble, that's fine. The people have no problem with that. They feel like we're providing them with a desire that they have. Even Luciano ran a chain of bordellos. That's an ointment for the hard up. That's fine. But obviously it's human slavery.AK (36:40): can I quote you on that ointment for the hard up?Louis Ferrante (36:44): Well, that's what, yeah, it basically was. It was like an outlet for social frustration maybe. Obviously. Obviously it's woman trafficking. It's disgusting. However, however, Luciano really didn't have a direct connection to it, but it was taking place, but it wasn't thought of by the American people, I should say, as the worst thing in the world.AK (37:10): I mean, the way the Godfather presents it is that this was the argument I think Sonny Cordone made with his father is that if we don't do it, someone else will. There's going to be other groups who do it. Was there any truth to that?Louis Ferrante (37:24): Yes. Yes. And everyone uses that argument today. There are still mobsters who sell drugs and say, if I don't do it, somebody else will. Somebody's got to do it. And me, myself, I never went near drugs. I had an uncle who was a drug addict. He was a heroin addict. And my mother from when me and my sister were little kids, she would beg us, please don't ever do drugs. Please don't ever do drugs. Don't put us through this hell that your uncle put us through. And we never did. I never did it, and I wouldn't sell it. I wouldn't call that curse down upon another person's family. I was dead set against it, but some people did. I knew people who sold drugs. I was in jail with a million different people who sold drugs. I don't think a lot of them sat down and really, really thought deeply about the consequences that could have with regard to mothers crying for the rest of their lives. And some kid dropped dead on his bed because he OD'ed or some, yeah, IAK: Excuse the Dimwittedness of this one. Louis, you've mentioned the word “Borgata” a couple of times. You might define it. Why did you title your book “Borgata”?Louis Ferrante (38:37): Borgata is what we called a crime family is the Borgata or the Broga, we would say, and it's a slang for a crime family. We wouldn't say we belong to a crime family. We wouldn't say we belong to the Mafiaa. We would say, I'm in so-and-So's Borgata or Borgata, and a Borgata. In the Italian definition of the word, it stems from the Latin burial. It's sort of like a poorer neighborhood of Italians would be a Borgata. A poorer community of Italians would be considered a Borgata. And that became, somehow, it became the name of a crime family, which is a little bit of a community. And obviously they don't start off super well off, or they wouldn't be committing crimes. People typically aren't born into wealth and commit crimes. So whoever the name came to mean, a crime family, that's what it means. And nobody had ever used it for a book before. So I figured, what the hell? It's perfect. So I went with the Borgata trilogy.AK (39:32): Well, I hope in this trilogy we're going to get to have you on at least two more shows for volume two and three. You end in the sixties, of course, in The Godfather, there were a wonderful moment in Godfather two, filmed in Cuba. Cuba was central. You make Cuba an important place in this narrative. Why'd you end in the sixties? Did something happen? Did something profoundly change?Louis Ferrante (39:58): Yes. There's a major shift that occurs in 1960 from the beginning of Borgata volume one until the end of Borgata volume one, there really isn't any concerted effort to destroy the Mafia. Thomas Dewey, who went on to become the Governor of New York and eventually ran as the Republican candidate for President against FDR, he did take a shot at locking up some gangsters in New York, but there was never really a concerted effort by the institutions of law enforcement to go after the mob. When Bobby Kennedy, when John f Kennedy's elected president in 1960, or begins his term in 1960, he appoints Bobby Kennedy, his younger brother, the Attorney General of the United States. And Bobby always had a thing against the mafia. He had started out in the McClellan Committee where he went after Jimmy Hoffa, and he went after other gangsters and called them to testify. And he was incensed that they took the Fifth Amendment all the time, and he didn't like that they would hide behind the Fifth, how dare them. And he swore he would go after them one day. And when John F. Kennedy becomes president, and Bobby is appointed Attorney General of the United States, he now suddenly has all of the Justice Department's, 30,000 employees under his control, treasury, I-R-S-I-N-S-F-B-I, et cetera, et cetera.AK (41:18): Although Bobby Kennedy used to call j Edgar Hoover, j Edna Hoover. He never seemed to listen very much to what Bobby Kennedy said.Louis Ferrante (41:27): No, he demeaned Hoover to, I mean, beyond what we would even consider. I mean, our standards today, forget it. They'd cancel Bobby Kennedy in a minute. But he was horrible to Hoover. And Hoover hated him. But Hoover did not. Hoover was dragged into the fight kicking and screaming. Hoover knew that if you made a concerted effort to destroy the mob, a lot of those mobsters, their backgrounds led to Congress led to congressmen, politicians, senator,AK (42:00): And of course, Hoover wonderful new biography, Al Prize winning biography. I'm sure you've read it. He was more interested, I think, in racial divisions in America. He might've been slightly sympathetic to the Mafia because they were white.Louis Ferrante (42:15): Yeah, I mean, he probably was at some point or another, he used the Mafiaa to uncover, I don't know if you're familiar with when those three civil rights workers were killed down in Mississippi.  Johnson put tremendous pressure on Hoover to crack the case, and Hoover probably got dragged into the fray kicking and screaming. I'm sure he didn't want to go after that. He was not deferential to blacks at all, Hoover. But he knew that that's what Johnson wanted. And the public wanted to know who these people were that killed these three civil rights workers, two whites and one black. And Hoover called one of his FBI informants down south and told them, here's the KK guy. The agents told, not Hoover himself, but Hoover's agents told this mob guy, here's the KKK guy. We believe the KKK guy we believe had something to do with it. You could beat it out of him if you want. Go for it. And this guy did. And then they dug up the bodies and they cracked the case. But Hoover, Hoover didn't like Italians, but he didn't go after them. And of course he didn't like blacks. Hoover was old school, very conservative in his views. Yeah. I mean, he was a man of his own time, but he was only concerned with groups trying to advocate the destruction of the United States. He was big on communists. He did not like communists Obviously, blacks and Italians weren't trying to overthrow the United States, but groups for the most part, like communist groups…AK (43:50): Right. His obsession with anti-Communist. And finally, Louis ending in the sixties, of course, in the sixties, America descended into a great deal of political violence, and particularly the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, of Bobby Kennedy, of Martin Luther King, many others. Lots of stories. And I'm sure you covered this in the book about Mafia involvement in one kind of assassination or another in the sixties, is in an odd ironic way at the end of this first volume, did America and the mafia kind of come together? Are they increasingly inseparable in the 1960s in the public use of violence of one kind or another?Louis Ferrante (44:31): That's a great question. I guess they've always remained, there's some sort of inseparability between them. But yeah, America became a very violent place.AK (44:44): Always was, but politically much more violent in the sixties.Louis Ferrante (44:48): Correct. I mean, we didn't have assassinations like we did. There's still a song. I heard it the other day. Where's my old friend, Johnny Martin, Luther King, John and Bobby, they died. Where are they? I forget the lyrics of the song, but it was made on the heels of that violence, and it still plays on the radio today. Where's my old friend Johnny? I think it is. But yeah, I mean, America became a violent place. I do believe that the mafia had something to do directly with John f Kennedy's. I present tremendous evidence in volume two of the Borgata Trilogy, trilogy. They had something to, andAK (45:24): That book's not out yet, right? Louis?Louis Ferrante (45:25): It's not out yet. But they did have something to do with his murder. And I also believe at some point or another, I intend to write a book about the Mafia's involvement with Martin Luther King's murder as well. I do believe there was a mafia informant who had something to do with Martin Luther King's murder as well. And I think if Hoover's hands aren't dirty in each of those cases, he definitely had his head in the sand and he heard things that he chose to ignore. And I think that that was the type of person, Hoover was where if I want a certain outcome and I just didn't see it or didn't hear it, it's like if you have a neighbor whose dog's been crapping on your lawn for the last 10 years, and then somebody beats up the neighbor, maybe you didn't see it. Maybe you looked the other way when it happened. I don't know. Maybe you get the outcome you wanted. So that could be what happened with Hoover.AK (46:19): Final question. I got to ask you this. We will get more next time you come on the show with volume two, talking about JFK and all that. What about you grew up in Queens? What about, you know who, I'm not sure if you've ever met him or come across him, but there's a mafia quality in the way, maybe a wannabe mafiaa quality to your fellow queens in New Yorker?Louis Ferrante (46:43): I never met him. I will say a lot of people have accused him of his construction business and the buildings that went up in New York having some type of mafia involvement. But I will say this, I know for a fact all of the buildings that went up in New York had some sort of mafia involvement. So you couldn't operate as a building developer in New York, especially back then, without having to deal with the mafia controlled unions without having to deal with the mafia controlled construction companies without having to deal with the mafia controlled concrete companies. There was something the mafia had, which was called the Concrete Club. And any bid over a million dollars, which would be any bid for a skyscraper, was controlled by the mafia. They let any bids under a million, they let them go, but anything over a million, they wanted to control. My friend, my former friend, I haven't seen him in years, I did time with him also. Tommy Rizzo supplied the rebar for the Trade Center. He was a Colombo gangster, Colombo family mobster. The guy who was supposed to fireproof the supports in the trade center was a Gambino family mobster. And the Port Authority cleared him of any wrongdoing when the towers fell. But I mean, these are mobsters who have all these contracts in New York and all these building developers to some extent have to deal with them. Now, usually there's a GC on the job, a general contractor, and at some point or another way below, someone like him or someone like somebody, his associates in that industry, somewhere down there, there's someone dealing with the cash envelopes under the table and stuff. But I don't think it ever rises to the height of himself or people like him in the developing industry. I think they're much bigger. They go to the parties. If he has a flamboyant nature, that's a completely different thing. But I mean, as far as incriminating something that he may have done incriminating, I don't believe so. 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In this episode of Veto's Corner, we delve into a variety of intriguing topics. We kick things off with Ray J sharing his heartfelt concerns regarding Kodak Black following his recent appearance on Drink Champs. It's an interview that has left everyone talking, and we dissect its impact on the hip-hop community.Next up, we uncover the shocking revelation that Joe Smith has made about his wife – she's started an Only Fans account. The discussion takes an unexpected turn as we explore the complexities of modern relationships in the digital age.Moving on, we explore the fascinating development in the world of celebrity relationships, as we analyze Marcus Jordan's aspirations to marry none other than Larsa Pippen. Love and fame intertwine in a captivating discussion that keeps you hooked.Then, we dive into the world of hip-hop beef with a fiery clash between DJ Akademiks and Saucy Santana. The verbal jousting and social media drama take center stage as we break down the heated exchange of words.Lastly, we address a statement that has stirred up a storm in the rap world – Wack's assertion that Biggie Smalls was not a living legend. It's a controversial viewpoint that we dissect in-depth, exploring its implications for hip-hop history.Tune in for an episode packed with hot takes, celebrity gossip, and insightful commentary, as we navigate these fascinating topics on Veto's Corner.Ray J Concern for Kodak Black - Time Stamp: 3:18Joe Smith's Wife's OnlyFans - Time Stamp: 15:04Marcus Jordan's Marriage Aspirations - Time Stamp: 22:48DJ Akademiks vs. Saucy Santana Beef - Time Stamp: 32:01Wack's Statement on Biggie Smalls - Time Stamp: 45:17Connect with us: @vetoscornerpodcast@vetovangundy@ky.n.gmusix Youtube: Veto's CornerDisclaimer "Welcome to “Veto's Corner”. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of “Veto's Corner”or its affiliates. Some of the content shared on this podcast may be intended for comedic or entertainment purposes only, and should not be taken as factual information. We encourage our listeners to conduct their own research and form their own opinions on any topics discussed. Thank you for listening!"

This Week In Culture Episode 329 (The Chi S6 Ep4): Trigger Luther King   This week Ant and J. Johnson are on their mental health ish with the latest review of The Chi! The guys discuss Victors first order of business, finding your community, the importance of fatherhood and more! Click the link and join the Patreon for exclusive content!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinculture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinculture/support

Martin Luther King e Thich Nhat Hanh são duas importantes figuras na promoção da transformação social por meios não-violentos. O primeiro atuou no movimento dos direitos civis nos Estados Unidos; o segundo se opôs à Guerra do Vietnã, fundou a Escola de Jovens para o Serviço Social e promoveu o budismo engajado durante décadas. O encontro deles é superficialmente conhecido nos meios budistas, mas a profundidade dessa conexão foi menos explorada até o momento. Marc Andrus, bispo anglicano da Diocese Episcopal da Califórnia intensamente engajado em questões de justiça social e climática, nos fornece um livro que modifica esse cenário: trata-se de Brothers in the Beloved Community: The Friendship of Thich Nhat Hanh and Martin Luther King, Jr. (Irmãos da Comunidade Amada: A Amizade de Thich Nhat Hanh e Martin Luther King Jr.). No livro, Andrus leva a sério duas afirmações feitas por Thich Nhat Hanh em 2014: a de, quando soube do assassinato de Luther King, ter feito o voto de continuar construindo a "Comunidade Amada" aspirada por King; e a de sempre ter sentido o seu apoio. O livro reflete sobre e elucida a natureza destas afirmações. O resultado é uma bela meditação sobre como e por que nutrir a "Comunidade Amada". Foi esse o tema da entrevista com o bispo Marc. E a falta de comunidade, sobretudo comunidades unidas pelo laço do amor, tanto na vida cotidiana quanto na capacidade dos nossos sistemas de pensamento de reconhecer interdependência, não está na raiz de tantos problemas da contemporaneidade?

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a story on cancer clusters at Seneca Meadows landfill and elsewhere, and health department reporting. Then, for our peace bucket, we hear about the Veterans for Peace Golden Rule boat coming to Albany on July 11 to 12. Later on, we hear Harriet Warnock Graham's memories about Dr. Luther King's March on Washington. After that, Willie Terry talks with Jim Kaufman about Solidarity and the American Postal Workers. Finally, for our part 2 coverage of FlagSSS Day in Troy, we hear from the artists whose works were commissioned.

"Jeg har en drøm om, at mine fire små børn en dag vil blive bedømt, ikke på deres hudfarve, men på deres karakteregenskaber". Sådan sagde præsten og borgerrettighedsforkæmperen Martin Luther King i sin mest berømte tale 28. august 1963 i Washington. Frem til sin brutale død 4. april 1968 i en alder af blot 39 år var Luther King manden, som personificerede de sorte amerikaneres kamp for ligestilling i et samfund, der bryster sig at bygge på frihed og kristne værdier. Men han oplevede også modstand fra både hvide tilhængere af et raceopdelt USA og fra sorte amerikanere, der anså ham for at være alt for blød og føjelig. Hvad var egentlig Martin Luther Kings drøm? Var han så radikal som hvide kritikere hævdede eller snarere en Onkel Tom-type, sådan som sorte kritikere påstod? Og i en æra som vores, hvor historiske personers karaktertræk gennemgås ned i mindste detalje, er Luther King Jr. så stadig en moderne helgenfigur? Det er spørgsmålene i denne uges udgave af Kampen om historien, hvor Adam Holm taler med forfatter og professor i amerikanske studier Jørn Brøndal. I udsendelsen medvirker også den herboende amerikaner Dale Smith, der var aktiv i borgerrettighedsbevægelsen i starten af 1960'erne. Musik: Adi Zukanovic. (Sendt første gang 25. april).

Moçambique está em alerta máximo face ao ciclone Freddy, ativo no oceano Índico. Situação de saúde do ativista angolano, Luther King, é crítica. Médicos Sem Fronteiras, em Moçambique, de olhos postos nos centros de acolhimento das vítimas das inundações. Putin fala do Estado da Nação e Biden responde.

Luanda acolhe no próximo sábado uma manifestação para pedir a libertação dos chamados "presos políticos", entre eles os jovens "Tanaece Neutro" e "Luther King". Tribunal Supremo do Reino Unido retomou análise dos argumentos para determinar se o caso das "Dívidas Ocultas" de Moçambique deve ser resolvido na justiça britânica ou por arbitragem na Suíça.

Hoy en Alegre Despertar estamos hablando de 3 frases que pudieran enseñarnos mucho. Frases que dijo en vida el pastor Marín Lither King, que a la luz de la escritura nos enseñan a cumplir nuestro propósito en la vida.

Hoy en Alegre Despertar estamos hablando de 3 frases que pudieran enseñarnos mucho. Frases que dijo en vida el pastor Marín Lither King, que a la luz de la escritura nos enseñan a cumplir nuestro propósito en la vida.