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The centerpiece of this episode is DHP Episode 253: Academia is a Racket, which CJ produced back in late-February 2023, only about 6 months after he walked away from academia, after spending 22 years of his life in it (6 as a student & 16 as a teacher.) In this episode, CJ mostly avoided the lowest-hanging & widely understood defects of academia in recent decades — ie, the rise to hegemony of once-fringe (even in academia) “Woke” ideology, & the exorbitant costs to the students of getting a college “education.” Instead, drawing from his 22 years inside academia, he mostly focuses on structural (in the true sense of the word) problems inherent in the nature of the institution & the perverse incentives created thereby, which minimize the amount of education (in the true sense of the word) that takes place. Join CJ as he discusses the following problems with modern conventional academia: No real market feedback mechanism to indicate whether a “good education” is being provided. Overspecialization. Rigid credentialism. Too many courses online (especially at the intro/gen-ed level.) Excessive disability accommodations. Private-sector profiteering (off a captive audience & cartelized, non-competitive system.) Administrative bloat. A focus on arbitrary metrics that can be juked/gamed. Degree inflation. The accreditation agencies functioning as a cartel enforcer to artificially restrict entry & reduce competition. Ideology baked into most (if not all) disciplines, in many cases for over a century. The adversarial relationship often automatically created between student & teacher. State & corporate influence & control. Like this episode? Support the DHP on Patreon! Through Labor Day (9/7) of 2026, CJ's running a Back to (Dangerous History) School Special: There will be a 25% discount on the first year of an annual membership at any level of support, or 25% off the first month of a monthly membership (also at any level of support)! If you want to get access to the upcoming multi-hour DHP Bonus Episode “Wooden Walls on the Water,” covering just about everything we know about ancient Greek warships & naval warfare, sign up as one of his Patreon supporters at the Journeyman Scholar-Warrior Level (or higher) — if you're not already one of those excellent individuals who keeps the DHP a going concern, of course!

Je'Von Evans and DJ Money fill in for Dip and SGG to talk all the graps with Rosenberg!The Young OG opens up about Big Cass, taking an F5 from Brock Lesnar, his WWE character presentation, CM Punk, Kevin Owens, and what he wants to change and continue showing as he makes his mark in WWE.Plus, DJ Money and Rosenberg get into Royce Keys and OTM's attack, what it will take for LA Knight to become THAT DUDE, and whether Solo Sikoa defeating Roman Reigns for the WWE Championship makes sense.Listen to Cheap Heat live Fridays from 12 PM–2 PM ET on WWE Radio, Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Email us: Rosenbergwrestling@gmail.comJoin our PateronFollow on Instagram and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last time we spoke about the reaction after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. After four years of fighting Japan almost alone, China's Chiang Kai-shek learned of Pearl Harbor with profound relief. Japan's attack, meant to neutralize American naval power, instead galvanized the entire Western world against Tokyo. Within hours, Chiang declared war on the Axis powers, transforming China from an isolated nation to a recognized Allied member. The strategic mathematics were clear to Chiang: America's industrial might would ultimately crush Japan. China simply needed to survive long enough. The United States quickly formalized this partnership, pledging military support through Lend-Lease and elevating Chiang to leadership of Allied forces in the China theater. Yet Pearl Harbor brought catastrophe for Western civilians in China. Americans and Britons, previously protected as neutral foreigners, were suddenly rounded up and interned in camps. For many, decades of presence in China ended in hasty evacuation, leaving behind lives built over generations.   #216 The Battle of Hong Kong Part 1: The Approaching Storm Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Japan emerged as a significant threat to British interests during the 1920s following the collapse of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. This concern intensified dramatically after Japan's invasion of China, with the ensuing Sino-Japanese War escalating tensions further. British assets in the region came under direct assault, including attacks on Western military and commercial vessels such as HMS Ladybird. Yet despite these provocations, the British Government maintained an inconsistent stance toward Japan, responding with only feeble diplomatic and military countermeasures. This contradiction characterized London's approach: while diplomatic channels remained conciliatory, military planners viewed Japan with genuine apprehension. During the 1930s, Singapore and Malaya represented Britain's most valuable and prosperous holdings in the Far East and consequently received substantial garrison reinforcements. By contrast, Hong Kong was widely acknowledged to be indefensible—a conclusion reached repeatedly by successive military studies. Despite this consensus, the British Government proceeded with the Hong Kong Defence Scheme in 1936, which aimed to transform Hong Kong Island into a fortified redoubt while establishing delaying positions in Kowloon and the New Territories. The Hong Kong Garrison's mandate was straightforward: repel external attacks and prevent enemy use of the harbour and dry dock. The underlying strategy relied on a simple principle: hold Hong Kong Island as an impregnable fortress and await relief from the Royal Navy. Consequently, protecting the harbour became the paramount objective. Japanese strategists were correctly identified as Hong Kong's primary threat, with military planners anticipating attack from the sea rather than overland. To counter such an offensive, the defence scheme incorporated five successive layers of protection: naval mines fitted with indicator nets and anti-submarine booms formed the first barrier; coastal artillery provided the second; beach installations featuring pillboxes, wire entanglements and mines constituted the third; infantry strongpoints positioned on commanding heights guarded against amphibious landings; and finally, a mobile reserve force stood ready to counterattack and eliminate any successful enemy incursion. The 1936 plan also mandated extensive fortification of Kowloon's bottleneck approaches through bunkers, trenches and blocked passages, with a principal defensive line—resembling a miniature Maginot Line—constructed across the mountains immediately north of Kowloon. The garrison structure comprised three infantry battalions plus the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps (HKVDC), a unit approximately regiment-strength equipped with armoured cars, engineers, artillery, anti-aircraft guns and infantry. These forces organized into three brigades: mainland, island, and garrison reserve. The air component was planned to be formidable: a reconnaissance squadron, a fighter-bomber squadron, two torpedo squadrons and a flight of auxiliary spotting aircraft operated by the HKVDC. Naval forces consisted of a modest destroyer contingent, an MTB flotilla, gunboats and patrol vessels. When Japan occupied Guangzhou, Hong Kong found itself effectively encircled. In response, limited conscription was implemented, though restricted to non-Chinese males for HKVDC service. Chinese personnel were largely confined to non-combat positions such as air-raid precautions and medical duties. The expanding Japanese threat prompted a substantial expansion of the Hong Kong Garrison to four regular infantry regiments—two British units (one specializing in medium machine-gun support) and two Indian regiments. Supporting forces included two coastal artillery regiments, a field artillery regiment-plus, and an anti-aircraft regiment. The Royal Navy expanded to include the 2nd MTB flotilla (eight 60-foot, 29-knot motor torpedo boats armed with twin torpedoes and eight Lewis guns each, plus two smaller 55-foot vessels), four shallow-draught river gunboats (HMS Cicala, Tern, Moth and Robin), four aging World War I S-class destroyers (HMS Thracian, Thanet, Scout and Tenedos—the last transferred to Singapore in 1939), HMS Cornflower sloop, and various auxiliary vessels including tugs, boom defence ships and minelayers. The Fleet Air Arm deployed three Supermarine Walruses—single-engine reconnaissance amphibians—at Kai Tak Airport. The Royal Air Force remained the weakest service, equipped with only four Vickers Wildebeest torpedo-bombers and a handful of HKVDC aircraft: one Avro Tutor, two Hornet Moths and two Cadet biplanes. When World War II erupted in Europe, Britain's focus necessarily shifted to national survival, inevitably leaving distant imperial outposts like Hong Kong neglected. Rather than receive reinforcements, Hong Kong actually lost capable personnel; many veteran troops were repatriated to Europe, leaving behind a less proficient garrison. Peacetime duties had proven a poor preparation for combat—officers and men had passed their time socializing rather than maintaining combat readiness. Governor Sir Geoffrey Northcote persistently urged London to adopt a firmer stance against relentless Japanese provocations: aircraft incursions, sinking of junks and fishing vessels, and infiltration by Taiwanese fifth columnists (Japan had colonized Taiwan in 1895). Recognizing the hopelessness of his position, Northcote recommended withdrawal in October 1940, arguing that defending the colony would inevitably result in mass civilian casualties and widespread destruction—a pragmatic assessment given Hong Kong's indefensible state. London categorically rejected this proposal, reasoning that withdrawal would demoralize China, embolden Japan and undermine American confidence in British resolve. Underlying this decision was an additional consideration: the long-standing dispute over Hong Kong's sovereignty. Since Britain acquired Hong Kong in 1841, the prospect of surrendering it, even temporarily, raised fears about reclaiming it afterward. Preserving the appearance of British determination was deemed crucial to demonstrating to Chiang Kai-shek, Nationalist China's leader, that Britain intended to retain the territory. Despite these political calculations, London consistently refused fresh troop deployments. Major-General A. E. Grasett, the China theatre commander, requested reinforcements only to face rejection—London offered only Indian or other colonial forces. Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, appointed British commander in the Far East in 1941, likewise pressed for garrison strengthening, to no avail. The situation shifted dramatically after Grasett, a retired Canadian who had recently left his China post, travelled to Britain via Canada. Upon arriving in Canada, he independently approached his former classmate Major-General Crerar, Chief of the Canadian General Staff, and advocated for reinforcement. Grasett argued persuasively that deploying two or more additional battalions would enable the Hong Kong garrison to withstand an extended siege. When Grasett reached London in early September 1941, he presented this case directly to the British Chiefs of Staff, simultaneously proposing that Canada could provide the extra units. His arguments proved persuasive; the Chiefs of Staff altered course and convinced a reluctant Churchill to reconsider. In light of accelerating Japanese pressure, Britain substantially enlarged the Malaysia/Singapore garrison from nine to 32 battalions and despatched two capital ships—HMS Prince of Wales and Repulse—to the region, reasoning that this show of force would deter Japanese aggression against British Far Eastern interests, including Hong Kong. The original defence strategy envisaged holding Hong Kong Island exclusively while denying the harbour to attackers. A single battalion (the Punjabis) would execute delaying actions across the New Territories, followed by a three-battalion defensive stand on the Gin Drinkers Line. This brief mainland resistance would allow time for demolishing stores, power installations, docks and wharves, clearing food stocks and removing vital matériel before withdrawing to Hong Kong Island for a protracted resistance awaiting relief from Singapore or American forces from the Philippines. The Gin Drinkers Line—styled after the French Maginot Line in miniature—ran approximately 18 kilometres south of the Sino-Hong Kong border. Beginning near Gin Drinkers Bay west of Kowloon, it extended 17 kilometres across the Kowloon Peninsula hills toward its eastern extremity. The strategic expectation was that this line would delay the Japanese assault for three weeks or longer, permitting battalion withdrawal to Hong Kong Island for sustained resistance while mainland forces completed evacuation procedures. The 1937 war plan stipulated that four battalions would be necessary for an effective delaying action and seven for an adequate Gin Drinkers Line defence—figures which excluded the aircraft and naval support essential to success. With only a single army brigade available and virtually no air capability, planners abandoned the mainland defence concept, leaving defensive works incomplete and deteriorating under tropical conditions. Chinese personnel were conspicuously absent from initial war preparations and strategic planning, only being incorporated late in the process. The largest Chinese component was the volunteer contingent serving with the HKVDC. On the regular army side, approximately 150 Chinese recruits were enlisted in mid-1941 for the 5th Anti-Aircraft Regiment. The Hong Kong Chinese Regiment, hastily constituted on 3 November 1941, comprised officers borrowed from British and Indian units alongside 52 Chinese junior NCOs and other ranks with minimal training. A Royal Engineers troop staffed entirely by Chinese soldiers saw service, and some Chinese personnel served with the Royal Navy and Dockyard Defence Corps. Chinese participation increased substantially in auxiliary services—air-raid precautions, auxiliary police, nursing, St John Ambulance and fire brigades. This reluctance to fully integrate Chinese forces likely reflected prevailing attitudes of the era. Pre-war British propaganda had frequently mocked Japanese military capability, portraying officers and soldiers as myopic and incompetent. Japanese combat prowess was systematically underestimated; their victories in China were attributed to facing inferior opposition rather than evidence of genuine military strength. Japanese weaponry was dismissed as inferior to European standards. Consequently, British confidence remained high that the colony could hold indefinitely if adequately reinforced. In September 1941, Hong Kong received heartening news: two additional Canadian battalions would be deployed to the garrison. Brigadier John Maltby promptly revived the pre-war plan for defending the Gin Drinkers Line, developing a strategy centred on three mainland battalions (2nd Royal Scots, 5/7 Rajputs and 2/14 Punjab) supported by HKVDC elements and four artillery troop detachments, while three island battalions (1st Middlesex, Royal Rifles of Canada and Winnipeg Grenadiers) bolstered by the bulk of the HKVDC would hold Hong Kong Island. Command responsibility was divided between two brigades: the Island Brigade (Hong Kong Infantry Brigade) under Brigadier Lawson, a recently arrived Canadian, and the mainland Kowloon Infantry Brigade under Brigadier Wallis. The Canadian regiments arrived on 16 November 1941. Maltby was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1911, and  saw extensive service across multiple campaigns: World War I, the Persian Gulf (1913–14), and the North-West Frontier (1923–24). His early promise earned him selection for accelerated advancement through prestigious staff colleges at Quetta and RAF Andover. By 1937, he was again serving on the North-West Frontier, and by 1939 commanded both the 3rd Jhelum Brigade (later the Calcutta Brigade) and the 19th Infantry Brigade in Deccan. In 1940, posted to China, Maltby orchestrated the closure of the North China Command by withdrawing two infantry battalions from Shanghai. Promoted to major-general as GOC China in August 1941, he had only three months to prepare the colony's defenses, a race against time he could not win.  The Gin Drinkers Line occupied a naturally dominant position atop mountains spanning northern Kowloon's breadth, yet possessed inherent weaknesses that would prove fatal. The line lacked defensive depth and remained vulnerable to flanking manoeuvres, with two sectors representing particular danger: Customs Pass and the gap between Golden Hill and Laichikok Peninsula near Gin Drinkers Bay. Given the extended front, each battalion arranged its forces in a string of platoon positions with gaps covered by daytime fire and nighttime patrols. One company per battalion could be held in reserve within prepared positions guarding the most dangerous sectors. The reserve company of the centre battalion (2/14 Punjab) initially advanced as forward troops, screening demolition operations and delaying the enemy's initial thrust. The hasty decision to establish mainland defences meant that essential support systems—communication networks, artillery registrations, mortar calibrations—remained incomplete when combat commenced. Ammunition shortages compounded the problem. For instance, the 2/14 Punjab conducted only a single 3-inch mortar practice session before the attack; adequate ammunition arrived only in November and totalled a mere 70 rounds per battalion for both training and combat. These mortars were registered for the first time in their battle positions, with combat beginning just 12 hours later. The 2-inch mortar situation was even more desperate: troops received live ammunition only as fighting started, making their baptism of fire an actual combat situation. Transportation deficiencies—trucks and animals in short supply—forced manual ammunition transport across Hong Kong's challenging terrain, imposing severe physical demands on already stretched personnel.   On 6 November 1941, Imperial Japanese Headquarters ordered its Commander-in-Chief in China to prepare plans for capturing Hong Kong. The 23rd Army, part of the China Southern Expeditionary Army Group and commanded by Lt. Gen. Sakai Takashi with Maj. Gen. Kuribayashi Tadamichi serving as Chief of Staff, would form the invasion's backbone. All preparations were to be completed by the end of November 1941. The operation, designated 'Operation C', sought to 'seize Hong Kong within ten days'. Takahashi was the son of a factory worker, and rose through the ranks to become a veteran of China campaigns. He was tasked with capturing Hong Kong using the 38th Division normally assigned to the Southern Expeditionary Army Group. Despite setbacks and humiliation over requests for additional resources—particularly following intelligence reports of tanks (actually Bren carriers) in Hong Kong—Sakai remained determined to succeed. He served as Governor of Hong Kong from 26 December 1941 to 20 February 1942. Kuribayashi, best remembered as the Japanese commander at Iwo Jima, graduated from the Army Academy in 1914 specializing in cavalry. He served as deputy military attaché to Washington and Canada and studied at Harvard University. In December 1941, he held the position of Chief of Staff to the 23rd Army during the Hong Kong operation. Operation C followed a straightforward strategic framework. A blocking force would prevent Chinese interference from the rear, while the main invasion force would spearhead the assault. The 23rd Army, comprising four divisions plus a mixed brigade and two infantry regiments, received the assignment to attack Hong Kong. Of these four divisions, only the 38th played a substantive role in the invasion itself. The attack employed a combined-arms approach. Naval forces would establish a blockade and deliver bombardment while aircraft targeted key installations. Ground forces from the 38th Division—specifically the 228th, 229th, and 230th Regiments—would execute the land invasion using a three-pronged strategy. The right column would sweep westward in a wide arc, clearing Castle Peak Road and targeting the western flank of the Gin Drinkers Line near Laichikok Peninsula. The centre force would press directly through the line's middle, while the left column would cross Tidal Cove (Tolo Harbour) toward Kai Tak Airport and eastward toward Devil Peak, a crucial defensive position. The objective was to annihilate British forces on the mainland and compel Hong Kong's surrender through sustained bombardment. Should British forces resist, the island phase of the campaign would commence. Securing the rear against the Chinese National Army of the 7th Military District and Communist guerrillas fell to the 66th Regiment, normally part of the 51st Division but attached to the 38th for this operation. The 66th would simultaneously occupy and secure rear areas throughout the New Territories and Kowloon while the three assault regiments engaged the main defensive forces. This rearguard operation was organised into columns named after their commanding officers: Kitazawa, Kobayashi, Sato, and Araki. The Japanese selected the narrowest approach between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, targeting the eastern coast near Lyemun Passage where only 410 metres of water separated the mainland from the island. Upon landing, forces would rapidly advance inland to seize the critical junction of Wongneichong Gap, then pivot westward and southward to capture Victoria City and the remainder of Hong Kong. The naval contingent divided into two groups: the Bombardment Group and the Attack Group. Approximately 300 personnel from the Special Naval Landing Force (SNLF) were attached to the invasion force. Air support came from the First Air Brigade under Col. Habu Hideharu, which contributed 56 light bombers and fighters. Their mission was to neutralise the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, thereby securing aerial and maritime superiority for the ground campaign.   On the eve of war, the British garrison numbered 13,981 all ranks, including nursing staff and St John Ambulance personnel. Of these, 8,919 were British and Canadian, with 4,402 Indian and Chinese. The core infantry force comprised 5,422 regular soldiers, complemented by approximately 6,000 additional personnel across artillery, engineering, naval, and Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps (HKVDC) units. By 1941, the Royal Navy had become a shadow of its former self as the once-dominant China Squadron. Of the three World War I destroyers present on 8 December, two had been sent to Singapore—the third undergoing repairs—by 1930. This redeployment stemmed partly from the futility of defending the colony and partly from a commitment by senior US Navy officers: Britain would reinforce Singapore with Hong Kong's fleet in exchange for four American destroyers at Singapore. This American guarantee, however, never materialized. The defensive infrastructure focused primarily on countering a seaborne attack: twenty-nine coastal guns (9.2in., 6in., 4.7in., and 4in. calibres), ten 18- and 2-pounder beach defense guns, and twenty-eight field guns (60-pounder, 6in., 4.5in., and 3.7in. calibres). The Hong Kong Garrison's infantry comprised four regular army battalions—two British and two Indian—bolstered by five HKVDC infantry companies, each averaging 100 men. The 1st Middlesex Regiment, deployed in August 1937, served as a machine-gun battalion equipped with forty-eight Vickers medium machine guns. Having been abroad since 1931, the regiment had deteriorated through protracted garrison service, Hong Kong being among the softest postings available. From September 1939 onward, all regiments—including the 5/7 Rajputs (arrived June 1937) and the 2/14 Punjab—experienced systematic loss of experienced officers and NCOs to other theaters. The Royal Scots proved particularly hard hit, suffering disciplinary problems and an unusually high court-martial rate. Units like the Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery suffered critical leadership gaps that went unaddressed. By December 1941, many formations fielded inexperienced replacement troops, significantly undermining combat readiness. The Punjabis exemplified these deficiencies. Stationed in Hong Kong since November 1940, they received their vehicles and mortars only in August 1941—three months before combat. Compounding this, forty percent of their strength consisted of raw recruits arrived just in October. When war erupted, artillery regiments found themselves relying on junior officers in senior roles, with British commanders unfamiliar with Urdu directing Indian troops, a handicap that severely compromised effectiveness. Deficient equipment compounded leadership shortages. Shells dating from 1918 detonated prematurely upon discharge, while ammunition shortages crippled operations. On 8 December, all field guns deployed with merely 100 rounds apiece, with 200 rounds held in reserve for the entire campaign, and coastal guns received only 25 rounds each. Insufficient cross-training meant many infantrymen failed to understand the artillery "clock face" targeting system, causing them to miss their objectives. Malaria devastated European troops, particularly the Royal Scots. Of approximately 770 personnel, at least 180 suffered recurring malarial episodes from the Shing Mun Redoubt area's notoriously endemic conditions. Staff shortages forced nearly every unit to promote junior officers to positions beyond their rank, exacerbating structural weaknesses. Although the Canadians' arrival bolstered the garrison, significant handicaps undermined their effectiveness. Both battalions carried a C-class designation—deemed unfit for foreign service—having spent years in soft garrison postings without rigorous training. The deficit was stark: each Canadian soldier received only thirty-five rifle practice rounds. The two battalions incorporated 115 men with fewer than sixteen weeks' training, while sixty-two of seventy-five recruits joining the Winnipeg Grenadiers in June came directly from a training depot lacking even basic rifles. Twelve percent of the Canadian force remained untrained. Equipment deficiencies proved even more damaging. A standard 1941 Canadian infantry battalion required 102 motor vehicles—including twenty-two Universal Carriers, thirty-seven ¾-ton trucks, thirteen 1-ton trucks, thirty-one bicycles, and twenty-two Boys anti-tank rifles. When the Canadians landed, logistical failures left them with only six Bren carriers, two water tankers, twelve ¾-ton trucks, and a single Boys anti-tank rifle. Although they carried 3in. mortars, neither ammunition nor radios accompanied them. Canada possessed only 300 3-inch mortar bombs in its entire inventory at that time, making any allocation to Hong Kong impossible. A second vessel, the SS Don Jose, was dispatched with replacement vehicles and equipment but never reached Hong Kong before 8 December. The Japanese seized it en route to Manila. Despite these shortcomings, the force departed on 27 October with 1,975 men and arrived on 16 November. Intelligence estimates regarding Japanese available forces varied widely, ranging from two to four divisions. On 6 December evening, Chinese reports confirmed the previous day's arrival of three Japanese divisions at Buji township, located eight miles from the border in what is now Shenzhen. Earlier, around 1 November, a Japanese deserter provided intelligence of significant troop concentrations north of the frontier, including large-calibre artillery indicative of at least divisional strength.   The Hong Kong invasion force comprised three service branches: the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) deployed the 38th Infantry Division, the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) committed the Second China Fleet, and the Imperial Japanese Air Force (IJAF) contributed the 1st Air Group. Command of the ground assault rested with Lieutenant-General Sano Tadayoshi of the 38th Division, supported by Major-General Ito Takeo heading the infantry group, while supporting arms including artillery, engineers, armor, and transport fell under Sano's authority. The main assault force consisted of three infantry regiments from the 38th Division, each led by a colonel: the 228th under Doi Teihichi, the 229th under Tanaka Ryosaburo, and the 230th under Shoji Toshishige. The 38th Division itself was a standard 1940s B-class infantry division of approximately 20,000 troops (ranging from 18,000–21,000 depending on operational requirements), organized into three regiments with three battalions each. Reflecting the Japanese army's reliance on animal and human transport, each regiment fielded roughly 3,800 troops supported by some 700 horses. Battalion strength averaged around 1,071 personnel, with companies numbering approximately 180 men. Japanese infantry battalions of this period featured a distinctive organization: rifle platoons consisted of four sections (three equipped with rifles and light machine guns, one with light mortars and rifles), complemented by an additional heavy machine-gun company fielding twelve Type 92 weapons and a troop of light artillery—likely Type 92 70mm infantry guns. The divisional field artillery regiment operated 75mm Type 41 mountain guns organized into three 688-man battalions, each with two troops of two guns. Mountain artillery units, numbering 36 guns total, carried additional personnel (3,400) and animals (1,400) to navigate the terrain complexities of Hong Kong operations. Recognizing the need for overwhelming firepower to compel Hong Kong's surrender, the IJA augmented the invasion force with heavy artillery—15cm and 24cm howitzers commanded by Major-General Kitashima Kineo. News of the Canadian reinforcements arriving in Hong Kong forced a reassessment. Commander-in-Chief Sakai Takashi of the 23rd Army informed his superiors that the original ten-day timeline was unrealistic and requested additional troops. Although most formations were already committed to other operations, Imperial Headquarters eventually authorized two depot regiments from Japan to support the campaign. Intended for second-line duties rather than frontline combat, these units were to be returned promptly after freeing experienced personnel for Hong Kong operations. This arrangement allowed the 19th and 20th mixed brigades—approximately 6,000 men organized in five infantry battalions, a field artillery battalion, and an engineer battalion—to be released for Hong Kong. However, Sakai's request for reinforcements met with disapproval from Imperial Headquarters, and he received an unmistakable message: a swift, decisive campaign was essential. His situation worsened when Japanese agents mistakenly identified British Bren carriers as tanks, forcing Sakai to improvise armor by raiding the 1st Reserve Tank Battalion and tankette units from infantry depot divisions. In attempting to secure additional armor from the 11th Army's 9th Reconnaissance Regiment, Sakai encountered resistance. General Hata Shunroku lodged sustained complaints with senior officials, and Sakai received a sharp rebuke—further requests would not be entertained, and his replacement would follow if necessary. Stung by this loss of face, Sakai abandoned all additional requests and became even more determined to achieve success. Vice-Admiral Niimi Masaichi, commanding the 2nd China Expeditionary Fleet, oversaw the entire naval element, divided into bombardment and attack groups. His flagship, the light cruiser Isuzu, carried Captain Ura Koichi, who simultaneously commanded the bombardment group. This naval force assembled ships from various China Expeditionary Fleet units, particularly from the Canton Special Base Force, 15 Squadron, and 11 Torpedo Boat Division at Guangzhou. Reflecting Niimi's lack of confidence in the army's air support capabilities, the seaplane tender IJN Kamikawa Maru joined the operation on his insistence, providing organic naval aviation against the threat posed by British Wildebeests. Niimi also petitioned for destroyers IJN Wakaba and Yugure to counter the three British destroyers, though this request was denied. The Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) were assigned to conduct diversionary attacks south of Hong Kong Island, intended to distract British forces from the main land invasion thrust. The IJAF's 1st Air Brigade, commanded by Colonel Habu Hideharu, centered on the 45th Air Regiment with 34 Kawasaki Ki-32 Type 98 'Mary' light bombers. This composite force drew aircraft and units from airfields across China and Manchuria—Beijing, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Qiqihar—all assembled at Baiyun Aerodrome in Guangzhou on 7 December 1941. Supporting the 1st Air Brigade were the 10th Independent Squadron under Captain Takatsuki Akira with 13 Nakajima Ki-27 Type 97 'Nate' fighters, 3 Mitsubishi Ki-15 Type 97 'Babs' command reconnaissance aircraft from the 18th Independent Reconnaissance Squadron, and the 44th Independent Squadron fielding 6 Tachikawa Ki-36 Type 98 'Ida' observation aircraft. Years before the invasion, the Japanese cultivated an extensive network of agents and sleeper operatives in Hong Kong, methodically gathering intelligence and mapping military installations. This sophisticated network proved remarkably effective: invasion maps carried by IJA officers were actually Hong Kong Government and British military maps, overprinted with Japanese annotations and interpretations. British officers later discovered in captivity that the Peninsula Hotel's regular barber was a Japanese Navy lieutenant-commander who had exploited the intimate setting to extract valuable information about British force dispositions. Intelligence operatives infiltrated every level of Hong Kong society—the garrison tailor and barber both served as spies. This groundwork enabled exceptional accuracy in artillery fire and bombing campaigns. The Japanese further leveraged criminal networks, recruiting gangsters throughout Hong Kong and Guangdong province with money and arms, turning them into irregular auxiliaries supporting the invasion.   On Sunday, 7 December, seven hundred members of the 2nd Royal Scots and Middlesex Regiment marched to St John's Cathedral for the morning service. As Major-General Maltby read a passage from Matthew, his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant I. MacGregor, delivered an urgent message that would change everything. Preparations for conflict had already begun. On 5 December, the HKVDC had mobilized fully, yet Hong Kong's broader population remained unmoved—the Happy Valley racetrack reported record attendance that very day. The contrast was stark: while one institution prepared for war, another celebrated as though nothing threatened. Japanese forces had been positioned advantageously since autumn 1941. The 23rd Army was already stationed west of Guangzhou, with contingents scattered across Foshan Town, Zhuhai, and other locations on the Pearl River delta. Upon orders for war on 1 December, they faced minimal distances to cover. The army regrouped at Humen, Shilong Town, and Guangzhou itself—staging areas for the invasion. The first visible signs arrived on 4–5 December when Japanese forces landed at Mirs Bay; the 228th Regiment moved into its staging area at Buji Town, now part of Shenzhen City. Maltby received these reports and immediately departed the cathedral service to issue urgent stand-to orders. Yet skepticism persisted within military circles. Some dismissed the threat, dismissing such intelligence as "astonishingly erroneous." Meanwhile, the Imperial Japanese Navy massed in the waters beyond Hong Kong's horizon. The Kowloon Infantry Brigade held a stretched defensive line: the 5/7 Rajputs anchored the centre, the 2/14 Punjab the east, and the 2nd Royal Scots the west. Forward positions extended far—C Company, 2/14 Punjab, under Major S. Burns ranged along Castle Peak Road toward Yuen Long. The brigade screen, C Company of the 2/14 Punjab, held Shueng Shui and Taipo Market with four Bren carriers and two armoured cars from the HKVDC, backed by engineers and the 22nd Fortress Company. The Hong Kong Infantry Brigade held Hong Kong Island itself. The Winnipeg Grenadiers occupied Victoria City on the north-west coast, while the Royal Rifles of Canada stretched along the north-east shores from Saukiwan to Lyemun. Brigadier Lawson commanded from his headquarters at Wongneichong Gap in the island's centre. At 0355 hours on 8 December, the code word "Blossom Blossom" was transmitted. Eleven minutes later, Lieutenant-General Sakai ordered the invasion to commence. Fifty minutes after that, at 0445 hours, Major Charles Boxer—a fluent Japanese speaker formerly of the Lincolnshire Regiment—was roused by Radio Tokyo announcing that war was imminent. Governor Young and Major-General Maltby were informed at once. By 0500 hours, the forward demolition points had been blown by Major Gray, OC of C Company 2/14 Punjab, and the HKVDC engineers under Major J. H. Bottomley. At 0645 hours, the garrison received formal notification: Britain and Japan were at war. Seventy-five minutes later, air-raid sirens wailed. Within moments, smoke billowed from Kai Tak Airport as Japanese aircraft destroyed virtually the entire air garrison. The Wildebeests, Walruses, HKVDC biplanes, and several civilian planes were engulfed in flames. Only two Ju-52s of the Eurasia Corporation and one CNAC T-32 Condor escaped destruction—dispersal bays had never been built due to lack of funds. The Japanese then turned to secondary targets, bombing Shamshuipo Camp and the neighbouring police station. The Canadians suffered few large-scale casualties in the initial strikes, though Sergeant Routledge and Signalman Fairley of the signal platoon were wounded—the first Canadian soldiers injured in World War II. Remarkably, Hong Kong Island's theatres, cinemas, and restaurants continued operating as though the island faced no peril. Japanese demolition efforts proved only minor obstacles. Bridges blown were quickly replaced. The invasion proceeded on three fronts: the 230th Regiment advanced westward along the northern route toward Yuen Long and Castle Peak, targeting the northern slope of Tai Mo Mountain. The 228th Regiment drove down the centre, following the Sheung Shui–Taipo–Kowloon road toward Grassy Hill north of the Shing Mun Redoubt. The 229th Regiment, crossing at Sha Tau Kok and by boat at Starling Inlet, proceeded via Taipo toward Tai Shui Hang and Ma On Mountain. Whenever confronted with strongly defended positions, the Japanese bypassed them entirely rather than engage. The first day brought scattered but spirited resistance. Around 1300 hours, the Punjabis inflicted the first serious check, drawing blood from advancing Japanese forces. At 1830 hours, they ambushed and decimated several Japanese platoons south of Taipo market town. The HKVDC's armoured cars and Bren carriers struck similar successes nearby. The 2 Royal Scots' reconnaissance platoon clashed with elements of the 229th Regiment around Yuen Long. Despite these minor victories, Japanese momentum continued. Armed with stolen British maps and guided by fifth columnists, they pushed forward relentlessly. By late afternoon on the 8th, the Punjabis withdrew toward Grassy Hill to avoid being outflanked. The artillerymen of the 12th Battery engaged an IJN destroyer and Japanese forces around Taipo, inflicting heavy casualties. Farther south near Shatin, on the Taipo–Kowloon highway, rapidly advancing Japanese troops surprised the defenders and severed the fuse at an HKVDC demolition point. Their triumph proved momentary; the engineers completed the backup circuit and detonated the bridge, destroying it along with the Japanese soldiers crossing it. By early morning on 9 December, orders came to withdraw all mainland units to the Gin Drinkers Line. The Punjabis, already at Shatin Wai overlooking Tide Cove, held their position under pressure and continuous shelling for the next two days. The HKVDC withdrew to Fotan, a village south of Shatin. Maltby ordered D Company, 5/7 Rajputs, under Captain H. R. Newtons to Smuggler's Ridge to close the gap between the 2 Royal Scots and 2/14 Punjab. HKVDC armoured cars and Bren carriers continued patrols along Castle Peak Road while HMS Cicala, having survived two air attacks, maintained station in Castle Peak Bay. Despite an IJN blockade, the destroyers HMS Thanet and Scout slipped anchor and escaped to Singapore around 2130 hours. The surviving CNAC and Eurasia aircraft took off with high-value evacuees: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's widow and her two equally renowned sisters—the Soong sisters—along with Chinese Finance Minister H. H. Kung. Also departing was Lieutenant-Colonel H. Owen-Hughes of the HKVDC, who carried orders to coordinate with the Chinese Nationalist Army for a rear-guard attack on Japanese forces to relieve the pressure on Hong Kong. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. On 8 December 1941, Japan attacked Hong Kong with the 38th Division, supported by naval and air forces. Despite British defenses manned by undertrained, under-equipped troops, Japanese forces advanced rapidly across three fronts. Within hours, the RAF was destroyed, demolitions proved futile, and British units withdrew toward the Gin Drinkers Line facing overwhelming odds.

CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens is just the beginning! The Majesty breaks down why Friday's WWE Championship match could be step one toward becoming an epic feud. Plus, they discuss the Bloodline storyline, where it could be heading, and whether it's all building toward WarGames.And the conversation takes an unexpected turn as a heated debate about toilets breaks out.Finally, who will be the one to defeat Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship?Listen to Cheap Heat live Fridays from 12 PM–2 PM ET on WWE Radio, Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Email us: Rosenbergwrestling@gmail.comJoin our PateronFollow on Instagram and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. If Israel truly implements the 15-point plan proposed by US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza -- ostensibly aimed at the disarmament of the Hamas terror group that staged the October 7, 2023, onslaught on southern Israel -- then Israel is required to pull back to the "Yellow Line" that divides the Strip between IDF and Hamas control. On today's episode, Magid asks: Which Yellow Line — the original one that left Israel in control of 53% of the Strip, or the newer one that gave Israel control of 60% to 70% of the territory? He's received several answers in a recent reporting trip to Washington, DC. In a Hollywood-esque moment, during a recent flight from Turkey to the United Kingdom following the G7 summit, US President Donald Trump was taken off Air Force One and transferred in a catering truck to a military plane. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that this ploy was triggered after Israel told the United States about the Iranian assassination threat. Magid gives the play-by-play and describes who was left on the original, decoy flight. The Israeli military on Tuesday denounced the “illegal, reprehensible and unacceptable” establishment of settler outposts inside Palestinian villages in the West Bank in recent days, but did not explain why it had not dismantled them or why, in a recent example, troops prayed with civilians rather than removing them from the area. Magid rolls out the situation at Qusra, south of Nablus, which is still playing out on Wednesday as senior military officials, including Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, are meeting with the Palestinian family under siege. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Board of Peace blurs Yellow Line as it wages uphill battle to advance Gaza plan Israeli intel on Iranian plot said to have spurred decision to sneak Trump off Air Force One IDF slams ‘reprehensible’ settler outposts in Palestinian villages, but doesn’t demolish them Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Canadian First World War soldier Pvt. Albert Detmold was killed by German shelling on Aug. 15, 1917, while digging communication trenches on the front lines in northern France, he could never have imagined that more than a century later, both a Chabad rabbi from Toronto and a Ukrainian Catholic priest from Saskatoon would preside over his formal military burial. Detmold's remains were discovered by construction workers in a field near the French city of Lens in the summer of 2020. They'd lain there for over 100 years, sharing the fate of many hundreds of his comrades who lost their lives in the Battle for Hill 70, after Vimy Ridge. While Detmold's name was later engraved on the Vimy Ridge Memorial as missing with no known grave, in late 2025, DNA testing and historical sleuthing allowed Canada's Department of National Defence to make a positive ID. Arrangements were soon put in place to mount a formal reburial ceremony on July 9, in France, Detmold's actual birth date. He was born into a prominent European Jewish family before coming to Canada, so inquiries were made about the possibility of having a Star of David engraved on Detmold's gravestone. But officials ultimately decided to bury him under a cross, as the soldier had enlisted as a Presbyterian. Detmold's great-niece, Liana Walters, of Tees, Alta., traveled to France to represent the family at the service, and told The CJN she “would have liked to have seen the Star of David on the tombstone as well.” On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner speaks with chaplain Maj. (Rabbi) Arnold Noteh Glogauer, of Thornhill, Ont., who recently returned from officiating at the burial, and with Walters, the great-niece, about their surprisingly emotional farewell for the long-lost soldier. Related stories Read how Canada's Department of National Defence Casualty Identification Program spent five years doing DNA testing and tracing Pvt. Detmold's relatives, in The CJN. Watch our interview with the three Canadian experts who made the positive identification, on The CJN's North Star podcast, on YouTube from April 2026. See the Canadian Armed Forces' brief video of Detmold's burial service. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( info@thecjn.ca) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Izzie Helenchilde (producer and video editor), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter https://thecjn.ca/north Watch our podcasts on YouTube Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt)

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The MAJesty break down the aftermath of SummerSlam. Is Brock Lesnar really retired, or is it all part of the plan? Is now the right time for Cody Rhodes to turn heel, or would it derail his momentum?Kevin Owens returns with his sights set on the WWE Championship, while they ask if we've seen the last of Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins. Plus, Peter explains why house shows are so special, why fans should experience them live, and how they help wrestlers develop and sharpen their craft.Listen to Cheap Heat live Fridays from 12 PM–2 PM ET on WWE Radio, Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mají zápis v české knize rekordů. Se zhruba stovkou obyvatel jsou Speřice na Pelhřimovsku nejmenší vesnicí, která hrála fotbal v divizi – ve čtvrté nejvyšší soutěži.

Na podzim bude jasno o tom, jak se změní financování veřejnoprávních médií. „Bitva o televizi a rozhlas je o tom, kam má směřovat tahle země a jestli vítěz bere vše a může si dělat, co chce,“ říká moderátor ČT Martin Řezníček. Vláda Andreje Babiše (ANO) má jasno v tom, že chce zrušit současný model veřejnoprávních médií. Koncesionářské poplatky má nahradit financování ze státního rozpočtu. Konkrétní návrh, o kterém by poslanci měli jednat už na podzim, ale známý není. „Do dneška nevíme, co přesně v tom návrhu bude. A bude záležet na každém slovu, na každé čárce. Bude to bitva o cizelování každého slovíčka. Ale že něco chtějí udělat, je naprosto jasné. A vsadil bych si na to, že i udělají,“ odhaduje jedna z hlavních tváří České televize, moderátor Událostí Martin Řezníček, který byl hostem podcastu Mediální cirkus. Veřejnoprávně Zaměstnanci ČT i Českého rozhlasu plány vlády kritizují a bojí se o ohrožení nezávislosti. Politici podle nich nepřekládají dostatečné pojistky dalšího nezávislého fungování obou médií. Na Kavčích Horách i na Vinohradech proto vznikla protestní akce Veřejnoprávně a proběhla už i první výstražná stávka. Řezníček součástí iniciativy Veřejnoprávně není, kolegy ale podporuje. „Jsem ochoten zajít daleko,“ říká k tomu. Snahu změnu financování bere jako snahu o omezení nezávislosti veřejnoprávních médií, i když politici tvrdí opak. „Nebyl jsem přímo u toho, ale slyšel jsem, že i koaliční politici jsou schopní neformálně říci v Poslanecké sněmovně, že vlastně nejde o financování veřejnoprávních médií, že jde jenom o zpravodajství, aby fungovalo lépe ve prospěch vládnoucí většiny. Když vám tohle někdo přizná jako koaliční politik, tak si pak říkáte: ‚Opravdu vám jde o blaho téhle země?‘“ říká Řezníček a pokračuje: „Jedna věc je, co vám politici řeknou v rozhovoru. Druhá, jak útočí téměř denně na sociálních sítích, na tiskových konferencích vlády. A jak od těchto politiků máte potom brát jejich tvrzení, že jim nejde o oslabení televize a rozhlasu, když na ně permanentně útočí?“ Boj za poplatky nezávislost neohrožuje Řezníček kromě moderování zastává v televizi řadu funkcí. Je zástupcem šéfredaktora zpravodajství, šéfem zahraniční redakce a také šéfem moderátorů. V letech 2012 až 2017 byl zpravodajem ČT ve Spojených státech amerických. I když se zaměstnanci televize do bitvy o poplatky veřejně vložili, podle Řezníčka to nijak neovlivňuje jeho práci, fungování redakce ani nezávislost zpravodajství. „Nemám pocit, že by tam docházelo k nějakému ohrožení editoriální nezávislosti. Rozhodně nikdo neříká: ‚Tohle budeme hrát, tohle nebudeme hrát z toho důvodu, že to někomu uškodí nebo někomu pomůže.‘ Vůbec nic takového se tam neděje,“ tvrdí. A ovlivněn prý rozhodně není ani on sám. „Nestalo se mi jedinkrát za dobu kariéry, kdy jsem moderoval Události, komentáře, nebo jsem potom zastupoval, když odešel Václav Moravec, v nedělní debatě, že bych nepoložil otázku jenom proto, že bych se bál, jak to dopadne s televizí nebo s rozhlasem. To bych se ráno nepodíval sám na sebe do zrcadla.“ Kritika od Andreje Babiše Sám Řezníček je častým terčem kritiky politiků. Andrej Babiš ho ještě jako šéf opozice opakovaně kritizoval i od sněmovního řečnického pultíku. Nemůže mu odpustit prezidentskou debatu, kterou Řezníček moderoval v lednu 2023 právě mezi Babišem a Petrem Pavlem. Andrej Babiš na debatu tehdy přišel bez ohlášení na poslední chvíli. „S Andrejem Babišem jsem od té prezidentské debaty nijak nekomunikoval. Nevím, co si o mně myslí. Asi to nebude nic hezkého. Ale můžu soudit jenom z jeho veřejných vystoupení v Poslanecké sněmovně, kde jsem se dostal, nemyslím, že úplně právem, do stejné skupiny lidí, jako je Miroslav Kalousek a někteří ostatní, kde, když je příležitost kopnout do České televize, tak kopne,“ říká k tomu populární moderátor a pokračuje: „Ale útoky od populistů mě se nijak nedotýkají. Opravdu ne. A možná mě ta prezidentská debata, nejen průběh prezidentské debaty, ale to, co tomu těsně předcházelo, a potom hlavně co následovalo, možná nějak zocelilo. Já si z toho opravdu nic nedělám.“ Jak vnímá útoky politiků ve studiu? Mají ještě smysl veřejnoprávní média? A jak zpravodajství ČT pomohla konkurence v podobě CNN Prima News? -- Mediální cirkus, podcast Marie Bastlové o dění na mediální scéně. Zajímá ji pohled do redakcí, za kulisy novinářské práce – s předními novináři i mediálními hráči. Sledujte na Seznam Zprávách, poslouchejte na Podcasty.cz a ve všech podcastových aplikacích.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. In his first public comments on the matter, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel has not agreed to the Board of Peace’s Hamas disarmament plan, which was accepted by the terror group last week, and will not withdraw behind the Yellow Line until the terror group has laid down its arms. Fabian explains what the Yellow Line is and how it has shifted since the ceasefire began in October. An investigation by the Israel Defense Forces into last month’s deadly clash in the West Bank village of Tell has found that the hike by Israeli settlers in the area was not coordinated or approved by the army, and that officers did not respond to an ensuing clash with Palestinians with sufficient manpower. Fabian brings more conclusions and operational failures. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that IDF Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, the army’s top officer in the West Bank, is “performing his duties well.” This is only news in light of Katz's comments on national TV the night before. Fabian unravels this knotty issue. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Netanyahu says Israel ‘didn’t agree’ to Board of Peace’s terms for disarming Hamas After dissing IDF West Bank chief, announcing replacement on live TV, Katz now says he’s doing ‘well,’ isn’t ousted Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's talkSPORT Daily Podcast, Majestic and former Newcastle boss Alan Pardew discusses Eddie Howe leaving his former club, Maj makes a passionate Harry Kane plea and they debate the importance of older players with Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck on the move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Minneapolis, Rosenberg sits down with Trick Williams, Joe Hendry, and Natalya during SummerSlam weekend.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet, part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles, brings you interviews with the United States Army's experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California. In this episode, host Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Deleon, Outlaw 40 sits down with CSM Corey Willis, of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, CSM James Smith of the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, CSM Melcher, Senior Enlisted Trainer for the Cavalry Squadron, Brigade, the CSM of Operations Group during Rotation 26-08, and CSM Dave Shipman of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Black Horse 7. They discuss lessons learned, differences about transformation in contact rotations, the changes employed on how a brigade fights, how it's tasked organized, the integration of new capabilities, and how it helps to shape decisions for the future. References ADP 5-0 The Operations Process, Army Publication Directorate, https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN18126-ADP_5-0-000-WEB-3.pdf ADP 6-0 The Mission Command, Army Publication Directorate, https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN47032-ADP_6-0-000-WEB-1.pdf The Command Sergeant Major's Place on the Battlefield, Command Sgt. Maj. Lavares Jackson, https://fromthegreennotebook.com/2019/04/02/the-command-sergeant-majors-place-on-the-battlefield/ The NCOs Crosswalk Guide, Center of Army Lessons Learned, https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2021/06/15/569dec48/21-12.pdf To stay updated with the latest video from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers, be sure to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch. Stay tuned for more episodes in the future. Thinking Inside the Box Podcast at Thinking Inside the Box on Apple Podcasts Thinking Inside the Box | Podcast on Spotify Thinking Inside the Box | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc. Visit us at our Official Unit Webpage: https://home.army.mil/irwin/units-tenants/ntc-operations-group “Thinking Inside the Box and TAC Talks” are a product of the Operations Group, National Training Center as part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles. Episode hosted by Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Deleon and edited by Annette Pritt

If you've ever noticed something around the Alamo Wing that maybe is not as good as it could be and then wondered who you could talk to about that, Maj. Yolanda Seals explains how her office tasked with fielding exactly those type of concerns. She also shares insights about mentorship, leadership, and crossing over from enlisted to officer.

Každý dvadsiaty zamestnanec na Slovensku je cudzinec. Na daniach a odvodoch zaplatia miliardu ročne, čo vykrylo napríklad celé trináste dôchodky, hovorí ekonóm z SAV Vladimír Baláž. Slovensko podľa neho demograficky nevymrie, no konkrétne regióny sa vyľudnia. Už teraz v nich klesajú ceny nehnuteľností. Budú v Bratislave ceny bytov do nekonečna rásť? Majú politici sľubovať stavanie bytov? Starnutie populácie má aj výhody.V podcaste s ekonómom Vladimírom Balážom sa dozviete:– od 1. minúty – že na nehnuteľnostiach sa dá prerobiť, ak je vysoká inflácia;– po 6:00 – že pánom na trhu je momentálne zamestnanec, ktorý si môže vypýtať viac;– od 10:30 – prečo si u nás budú aj v budúcnosti ľudia kupovať nehnuteľnosti;– po 12:00 – či do budúcna klesnú ceny nehnuteľností alebo nie;– od 13:00 – ktoré regióny Slovenska sa budú vyľudňovať;– po 14:30 – či treba stavať byty a či je to správny politický sľub;– od 15:00 – že Bratislava je v podstate prázdna a málo zastavaná;– po 16:50 – či je sľub stavať byty realistický;– od 18:00 – či treba progresívne zdaniť investičné byty boháčov, ktorí umelo zvyšujú ceny nehnuteľností;– po 19:30 – či v tejto oblasti existuje dobré riešenie;– od 21:00 – čo nám prinesie demografická zmena;– po 21:40 – že sa u nás znásobil počet migrantov za prácou;– od 22:30 – že cudzinci pracujúci na Slovensku nám platia ekvivalent trinástych dôchodkov;– po 25:00 – či je migrácia ekonomicky nevyhnutná a prečo cielene dovážame ľudí zo Srí Lanky a Filipín;– od 26:45 – aké výhody nám prinesie starnutie populácie;– od 29:00 – čo je ekonomický problém Slovenska;– po 32:00 – podľa akých bodov alebo riešení vo volebnom programe rozoznáme, či sú politici kvalifikovaní;– od 34:00 – že treba zvýšiť dane z nehnuteľností a urobiť nepopulárne a dlhodobé opatrenia.

Každý dvadsiaty zamestnanec na Slovensku je cudzinec. Na daniach a odvodoch zaplatia miliardu ročne, čo vykrylo napríklad celé trináste dôchodky, hovorí ekonóm z SAV Vladimír Baláž. Slovensko podľa neho demograficky nevymrie, no konkrétne regióny sa vyľudnia. Už teraz v nich klesajú ceny nehnuteľností. Budú v Bratislave ceny bytov do nekonečna rásť? Majú politici sľubovať stavanie bytov? Starnutie populácie má aj výhody.V podcaste s ekonómom Vladimírom Balážom sa dozviete:– od 1. minúty – že na nehnuteľnostiach sa dá prerobiť, ak je vysoká inflácia;– po 6:00 – že pánom na trhu je momentálne zamestnanec, ktorý si môže vypýtať viac;– od 10:30 – prečo si u nás budú aj v budúcnosti ľudia kupovať nehnuteľnosti;– po 12:00 – či do budúcna klesnú ceny nehnuteľností alebo nie;– od 13:00 – ktoré regióny Slovenska sa budú vyľudňovať;– po 14:30 – či treba stavať byty a či je to správny politický sľub;– od 15:00 – že Bratislava je v podstate prázdna a málo zastavaná;– po 16:50 – či je sľub stavať byty realistický;– od 18:00 – či treba progresívne zdaniť investičné byty boháčov, ktorí umelo zvyšujú ceny nehnuteľností;– po 19:30 – či v tejto oblasti existuje dobré riešenie;– od 21:00 – čo nám prinesie demografická zmena;– po 21:40 – že sa u nás znásobil počet migrantov za prácou;– od 22:30 – že cudzinci pracujúci na Slovensku nám platia ekvivalent trinástych dôchodkov;– po 25:00 – či je migrácia ekonomicky nevyhnutná a prečo cielene dovážame ľudí zo Srí Lanky a Filipín;– od 26:45 – aké výhody nám prinesie starnutie populácie;– od 29:00 – čo je ekonomický problém Slovenska;– po 32:00 – podľa akých bodov alebo riešení vo volebnom programe rozoznáme, či sú politici kvalifikovaní;– od 34:00 – že treba zvýšiť dane z nehnuteľností a urobiť nepopulárne a dlhodobé opatrenia.

Trump's Iran ultimatum started a 60-day clock ticking for decisive June strikes, bomber commander reveals Gen. Jason Armagost commanded June B-2 bomber mission following president's 60-day nuclear deadline When President Donald Trump drew a red line on Iran's nuclear program, U.S. bombers immediately began preparing to enforce it, according to the general who commanded June's strike mission. And, Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost told Fox News Digital, the operation proved decisive: “We reestablished deterrence, and all of our adversaries watched that.” In the spring, Trump wrote a letter to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei demanding “progress” in nuclear talks and offering a 60-day... View Article

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Legal correspondent Jeremy Sharon joins host Gabriella Jacobs for today's episode. We begin by reviewing Friday morning's gunfight in the northern West Bank village of Tell. A far-right hiking group of Israelis allegedly raided the town and a gunfight broke out between the Palestinian residents and Israeli hikers. Benayahu Mellet, a 32-year-old member of the neighboring Havat Gilad settlement’s civil security squad, was fatally shot by a Palestinian, along with Maj. Yuval Ezra, an IDF officer who had been dispatched to the scene. Four Palestinians were killed during the clash. Jeremy Sharon walks us through the parties involved in the fight and gives an overview of the different narratives surrounding why the group of settlers was in the area. How was the conflict initiated? From there we move on to discuss broader patterns in the West Bank since October 7, 2023. These include the rapid expansion of settlements in the area, and markedly higher rates of tensions and violence between Israeli and Palestinian residents. Following the break, we hone in on how Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has taken steps to entrench the powerful Settlements Administration agency he established in 2023. Sharon explains how these changes will help to continue expanding the settlement enterprise, and how they will make it more difficult for a new government to undo those gains. We hear about a variety of other ways the current administration has financed and supported the expansion of the settler movement. Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Yitzchak Ledee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosenberg and SGG dive into the impending arrival of Big Cass and discuss why it would be the perfect moment to bring back Enzo Amore. Vic Joseph calls into the show to share his excitement about becoming the play-by-play announcer for all Premium Live Events on WWE Radio.Finally, The MAJesty look at the unfolding narrative between Gunther and Nick Aldis, which shapes up to be the most interesting storyline surrounding the Ring General since his legendary feud with John Cena.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tomber amoureux, amoureuse, tomber en amour comme disent joliment les québecoises et québecois, c'est mystérieux, mais c'est aussi très chimique. La science sait l'expliquer, à défaut de le reproduire. Compilation d'extraits d'épisodes avec des expertes, experts qui ont travaillé sur ces sujets et dont les explications sont limpides. Notamment sur le fameux "la bonne personne", qui est si problématique (on en parlait dans l'épisode 100). Extraits illustrés par les propos d'artistes qui nous expliquent leur vision de l'amour, du "coup de foudre". Et vous, vous en pensez quoi ? Dans l'ordre d'apparition : Vincent Lindon explique sa réaction si un jour sa compagne lui dit qu'elle a eu un "coup de foudre" pour quelqu'un d'autre https://youtube.com/shorts/6GO4ISEFsOE?si=VhD6xXGkmAiw7ZPb la cristallisation, phénomène expliqué par Aurélie Jean, scientifique, entrepreneure et autrice, spécialiste en modélisation algorithmique. Dans cet épisode nous parlons de son livre, paru aux éditions de l'Observatoire est intitulé "Le code a changé. Amour & sexualité au temps des algorithmes". https://singlejungle.lepodcast.fr/ep-102-aurelie-jean-le-code-a-change-amour-et-sexualite-au-temps-des-algorithmes Majé "Ne plus tomber en amour. Récit d'une dissidence affective" (éditions iXe), que j'ai interviewée dans l'épisode 91 : https://singlejungle.lepodcast.fr/ep-point-91-maje-ne-plus-tomber-en-amour-la-relation-amoureuse-nous-fragiliseJ'y évoque le livre recommandé par Marc Gibaja "Eloge de la fuite" de Henri Laborit, où il explique que lorsqu'on tombe amoureuse, amoureux, on dépose son cerveau par terre. Florence Foresti, sketch "une femme amoureuse" dans le spectacl" Mother fucker" https://youtu.be/8psGUxHG9cQ?si=5MZwT7wjtD79my7V Gilles Lellouche, lors de l'avant-première de son film "L'amour ouf", évoque ce qu'il appelle "la bonne personne" Marc Gibaja, auteur, scénariste, réalisateur, réagit à ce propos et rappelle que ça vient de Platon et que c'est évidemment faux, nous ne sommes pas "incomplets", nous sommes des personnes à part entière, et bien sûr il y a plusieurs personnes qui peuvent nous convenir en amour. Heureusement ! https://singlejungle.lepodcast.fr/ep-100-top-25-evolution-du-celibat-cest-quoi-lamour-la-bonne-personne-le-bon-timing Si vous voulez soutenir Single Jungle, avec un don en une seule fois (ou +), j'ai ouvert un Tipeee : https://fr.tipeee.com/single-jungle. J'ai suivi le conseil d'auditrices et d'auditeurs qui ont proposé de participer à la hauteur de leurs moyens, ponctuellement, aux frais des épisodes (prise de son/montage). Merci aux premières personnes qui ont participé ! AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT : Ne jamais s'inscrire sur une application ou site de rencontres payant sans 1) lire les avis sur Google (Play store) ou Apple (App store) 2) lire les conditions tarifaires de l'abonnement. Ainsi je vous déconseille fortement le site PARSHIP, qui pratique l'extorsion : on ne peut pas résilier avant 1 an obligatoire, même si on n'utilise plus le service, qui n'est pas satisfaisant, car très peu de personnes dans votre région. Le service client n'a que mépris pour les clients et le service communication ne veut rien entendre (un comble), aucun arrangement possible. Donc évitez-vous une dépense inutile. Episodes enregistrés à Paris, chez Isabelle, merci à elle et son chat pour leur hospitalitéMontage et mixage : Isabelle FieldMusique : Générique de "Manimal", virgules sonores : Edouard JoguetLogo conçu par Lynda Mac-ConnellHébergement : Podcloud

CELÝ DÍL NAJDETE NA https://herohero.co/studion A V RÁMCI KLUBOVÉHO PŘEDPLATNÉHO DENÍKU N https://denikn.cz/podcast-studio-n/ „Jediné, co Motoristům zbylo, je svatá válka s Hradem. Mají to úplně stejně jako Národní obec fašistická ve třicátých letech. Nic neměli, tak bojovali proti Masarykovi,“ říká ve Studiu N Petros Michopulos z podcastu Kecy a politika. „Přežili jsme Věci veřejné? Přežili. Přežili jsme Husáka s Jakešem? Přežili. Tak přežijeme i Klempíře s Macinkou.“ Andrej Babiš podle Michopulose nemá žádný plán B a skandály Filipa Turka tak musí přetrpět až do konce volebního období. „Pro premiéra je Turek úplný póvl, kterým hluboce opovrhuje. Dostal ho ale v balíčku s Macinkou jako sušenku navíc. Myslím si, že se ho snaží nějak korigovat, zkorumpovat a eliminovat, ale zatím mu to nejde, protože je to typ člověka, který je i na Babiše příliš,“ myslí si politický podcaster. Michopulos tvrdí, že pokud vláda nebude ochotná ustoupit v otázce veřejnoprávních médií, měli by zaměstnanci televize a rozhlasu přistoupit k razantním krokům. „Dá se to vyhrát za předpokladu, že zaměstnanci obou institucí se spojí a pojedou to po odborářské úrovni. Opravdová stávka, případně okupační stávka, poté podpora veřejnosti – demonstrace, protesty, petice.“ Vyjadřuje se také k aktuálním vládním útokům na Ústavní soud, ke kterým se přidal i ministr spravedlnosti Jeroným Tejc. „Bez lásky Andreje Babiše je Jeroným Tejc nula. Nic není. Všichni by jím opovrhovali, včetně lidí v justici.“ Michopulos ho označuje za „patologického oportunistu“. „Je to nájemný člověk, kterého si Babiš najal, aby seděl na justici a dělal věci v jeho zájmu. Vést s ním odborné debaty je ztráta času,“ tvrdí. Kriticky se vyjadřuje i k samotnému premiérovi. „Babišovi přeskakuje v hlavě, už to všechno nepobere, už není ve formě. Patnáct let ho pečlivě sleduju a dramaticky se to horší. Na tiskovkách je to festival ztraceného času. Je to stařec.“ Zároveň odhaduje, že příštím cílem Andreje Babiše bude Pražský hrad, byť to v současné době šéf hnutí ANO popírá: „Myslím si, že Babiš bude kandidovat na prezidenta. Byla by to pro něj nejkomfortnější varianta.“ Nechává opozice Babišovu vládu příliš snadno rozebírat pojistky demokracie? Proč premiér stupňuje útoky na prezidenta Petra Pavla? A nakolik mu vyhovuje chování Motoristů sobě? Podívejte se na celou epizodu. Celé díly Studia N najdete na platformě Herohero, na webu Deníku N jsou přístupné předplatitelům a předplatitelkám Klubu N. Bezplatné části zveřejňujeme v podcastových aplikacích Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean či na YouTube. Sledovat nás můžete také na Instagramu.

Majú ohromnú spotrebu elektrickej energie aj vody, ktorú potrebujeme na ich chladenie. Umelé inteligencie totiž vyžadujú extrémne zdroje, no niektorí vedci prichádzajú s nápadmi, ako to zmeniť. Tento týždeň v podcaste Zoom zistíme, ako by sme mohli dostať po kontrolu energetickú nenásytnosť AI a pozrieme sa aj do histórie za prvými transfúziami krvi. – Všetky podcasty denníka SME si môžete vypočuť na jednom mieste na podcasty.sme.sk. – Ak máte pre nás spätnú väzbu, odkaz alebo nápad, napíšte nám na podcasty@sme.sk – Odoberajte aj (Ne)vedecký newsletter Tomáša Prokopčáka na sme.sk/nevedecky – Ďakujeme, že počúvate podcast Zoom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Break | CHINA HACKED 220 MILLION VOTER FILES? Trump's Explosive Claims --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:16 – Robert Romano, Executive Director of Americans for Limited Government. Romano discusses concerns about undisclosed funding in the American judicial system, arguing that greater transparency is needed to protect the integrity of the courts and preserve the nation's economic competitiveness. 28:18 – Rob Rene, founder of Exodus Strong. Rene discusses the growing popularity of red light therapy, explaining its potential health and recovery benefits while highlighting the return of the company's red light therapy bundle and broader approaches to improving wellness naturally. 38:29 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:31 – Stephen Richer, former Maricopa County Recorder and Legal Fellow with the Cato Institute's Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies. Richer discusses election administration as renewed attention focuses on Georgia and the 2020 election, offering his perspective on election security, public confidence, and ongoing debates over election integrity. 57:47 – Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dennis J. Laich, retired U.S. Army Reserve two-star general. Laich discusses escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, assessing whether the U.S. military is prepared for a prolonged regional conflict and examining the strategic and logistical challenges such a conflict could present. 1:06:49 – Indy Pederson, author of Sacrificing Humanity: The UFO Is a Portent of Nuclear War. Pederson discusses his book's exploration of unidentified aerial phenomena, nuclear conflict, and theories surrounding elite disaster preparedness, examining why some believe these issues deserve greater public attention. 1:16:59 - Monologue 1:26:00 – Sam Davis, CEO of Bridger Aerospace. Davis discusses the ongoing wildfire season, the impact of smoke on communities, travel, and public health, and explains how aerial firefighting technology is being used to combat increasingly complex wildfire conditions across North America. 1:36:17 – Chris Burgard, filmmaker and director of the documentary Remember the Alamo: Don't Sharia My Texas. Burgard discusses his new documentary, examining the historical significance of the Alamo while drawing connections to contemporary debates over Texas identity, border security, and the state's cultural future. 1:45:11 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber recaps several notable stories from around the world, including Spain's victory in the FIFA World Cup, inspiring stories of immigrants embracing the American dream, a historic mile world-record performance, and an upcoming FCC vote that could significantly reshape the future of broadcasting. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 23 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/zFbIurpG2H4

Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns finally turned up the heat with their contract signing, and Rosenberg and Dip break down why the segment worked so well. They also discuss Oba Femi's confidence on the mic, debate whether John Cena was ever as "white-hot" as Stone Cold Steve Austin in 1999, and react to the latest developments with Otis, Tozawa, Maxxine, and The Vision, calling it the kind of storytelling WWE's mid-card acts desperately need more of.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ft Knox Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea stops by to talk about events at Ft. Knox this week. 

Slyšet od divadelníků pojmy jako EBITDA, cashflow nebo dluhopisy je sice neobvyklé, ale pro zakladatele ostravského Divadla Mír Alberta Čubu a výkonnou ředitelku Veroniku Kusou je to denní chleba. Jejich unikátní divadelní projekt, který proslavily i populární skeče Štěpána Kozuba, má totiž obří byznysové plány – stavbu nové multifunkční arény za stovky milionů korun. V nové epizodě podcastu Money Maker odkrývají, jak dělají z umění výdělečný byznys a jak pro své smělé plány shánějí investory.V rozhovoru se dále dozvíte:

Sami Zayn's WWE Championship reign is over, but what comes next? Rosenberg and Dip discuss whether Sami risks getting lost in the shuffle and why he's proven he's much more than a mid-card talent.Plus, is it finally time for Cody Rhodes to turn heel as CM Punk continues to win over WWE fans?Rosenberg also explains why MJF dropping the AEW Championship to Kenny Omega makes sense, and why Omega remains one of the best wrestlers outside of WWE.And finally, Dip answers the question: Can LA Knight realistically become a World Champion?Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CELÝ DÍL NAJDETE NA https://herohero.co/studion A V RÁMCI KLUBOVÉHO PŘEDPLATNÉHO DENÍKU N https://denikn.cz/podcast-studio-n/ Queer příběhy dnes podle některých politiků do veřejného prostoru nepatří. Herec Antonio Šoposki si myslí pravý opak. Ve festivalovém Studiu N z Karlových Varů vysvětluje, proč je rád, že seriál Filter vznikl právě teď. „Jsem hrdý na to, co jsme natočili. Když dnes slyšíme, že některé věci se budou točit a jiné ne, přijde mi to absurdní. O to větší radost mám, že tenhle příběh vznikl,“ říká třiadvacetiletý herec, který patří k nejvýraznějším tvářím nastupující generace. Minisérie České televize sleduje přerod dítěte v mladého dospělého, který na prahu střední školy hledá sám sebe. „Bolestivost a odvaha, kterou člověk potřebuje v patnácti letech, aby se stal někým novým, je obrovská. V určitých nuancích jsem to zažil taky,“ přiznává. „Když si člověk ve filmu najde něco těžkého, pak podle mě teprve splnil svůj účel. Film nebo seriál nás nemají jen rozesmát a vyvolat pozitivní emoce. Mají nás přiblížit k nám samotným. Když to lidi bude trochu bolet, dopadlo to na úrodnou půdu,“ říká. Šoposki v rozhovoru otevřeně říká, že bývá citlivý na kritiku. „Podvědomě mi naskakují vzorce chování, abych nevybočoval z řady. I v osobním životě jsem normální, úplně obyčejný člověk. Necítím na sobě nic speciálního,“ tvrdí. Měli by queer postavy hrát jen queer herci? Co říká na útoky na kulturu? A proč věří, že Filter může být symbolem odporu proti nenávisti? Podívejte se na celou epizodu. Celé díly Studia N najdete na platformě Herohero, na webu Deníku N jsou přístupné předplatitelům a předplatitelkám Klubu N. Bezplatné části zveřejňujeme v podcastových aplikacích Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean či na YouTube. Sledovat nás můžete také na Instagramu.

„Mój dziadek po wojnie chciał po prostu ocalić kawałek polskiej historii”. Co się dzieje, gdy zamiast budować tradycyjny biznes od zera, wchodzisz w wielopokoleniowe dziedzictwo ze stuletnią tradycją i postanawiasz wprowadzić rodzinny dom aukcyjny do ścisłej światowej czołówki?

Episode 1035 (9:25) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaching; Story of Maj. Nicholas Dockery; Heroism learned by growing up in Kansas; Jesus wants to yoke himself to you; Be aware of divisive voices and forces; What leads to hate or love America Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  West Point on Major Dockery Video of Major Docker Receiving Award My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Šesť sestier D'Aplièse sa vydalo na svoju vlastnú neuveriteľnú cestu za objavením svojho dedičstva, no stále majú jednu nezodpovedanú otázku: kto a kde je siedma sestra? Majú len jednu indíciu – obrázok smaragdového prsteňa v tvare hviezdy. Pátranie po nezvestnej sestre ich zavedie naprieč svetom; od Nového Zélandu až po Kanadu, Anglicko, Francúzsko a Írsko, a spojí ich všetkých v ich misii konečne doplniť svoju rodinu. Pritom pomaly odhaľujú príbeh lásky, sily a obety, ktorý sa začal takmer pred sto rokmi, keď iné statočné mladé ženy riskovali všetko, aby zmenili svet okolo seba. Audiokniha: Stratená sestra Autor: Lucinda Riley Interpret: Zuzana Jurigová Kapráliková Dĺžka: 27:33 hod Vydavateľstvo: Publixing a Tatran Audiokniha Stratená sestra na webe Publixing (MP3 na stiahnutie) Audiokniha Stratená sestra na webe Audiolibrix (MP3 na stiahnutie)

Hosts Jason Bassler and Matt Agorist welcomed back grassroots activist, author, and cultural builder Maj Toure for his sixth appearance on the Free Thought Project podcast. Maj is the founder of Black Guns Matter, the Solutionary Center in Philadelphia, and the online education platform Solutionary University. For over a decade, he has been an uncompromising defender of self-ownership, urban firearm rights education, and civic accountability. Maj's work focuses heavily on teaching practical conflict resolution, de-escalation, and helping peaceful individuals break free from the mental and economic traps designed by the state. The conversation dives deep into the shifting political landscape, analyzing the hyper-partisan gridlock of modern politics and the deep-seated cognitive dissonance that keeps voters trapped in establishment cults. The discussion unpacks the landmark unanimous Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Hemani—which declared that the federal government cannot strip individuals of their Second Amendment rights solely over cannabis use—and exposes the hypocrisy of an administration that aggressively pursued the case while masquerading behind a pro-2A facade. Crucially, the dialogue details a powerful wave of organic, multi-regional resistance against the encroaching surveillance state, highlighting decentralized campaigns like "Operation Flock Out" and "Knock the Flock" as citizens actively push back against FLOCK license plate cameras, Palantir data grids, and centralized tracking infrastructure.    The dialogue then pivots to the cultural dynamics of the digital age, examining how toxic online rage-baiting from political provocateurs is engineered to trigger emotional physical retaliation, ultimately weaponizing narrative control to drive disenfranchised youth straight toward authoritarian socialism. The conversation also highlights the severe state overreach surrounding the case of Dexter Taylor, a nonviolent man sentenced to a decade in a maximum-security prison for manufacturing 3D-printed firearms in his own home.   Ending on a powerful "White Pill" note, the episode highlights the necessity of shifting human energy away from systemic distractions and focusing entirely on personal development and local resilience. The final portion of the show underscores the vital role of holistic, decentralizing tools like Solutionary University—including foundational courses on family gun safety, civics, understanding imminent threats, and rights education—to build stronger, self-reliant individuals. The episode concludes with an empowering call to action: to reject state-sponsored demoralization, embrace analog presence, improve physical health, and use local body politics to actively secure liberty as an unalienable birthright. (Length: 1:30:52)   Guest Links & Resources: Maj Toure's Website: Solutionary University Featured Video/Resource: Black Guns Matter Shop Support Maj's Mission: Solutionary GiveSendGo Jason's Know Your Rights Course: Here   Support The Free Thought Project

What changed? This episode traces the modern UAP timeline and its ties to national security—from the 2004 Tic Tac encounter and the Gimbal/GoFast videos to the Plant 42 drone incursions, the New Jersey drone flap, and the Western U.S. orb investigation. We also examine the emergence of new national security initiatives, including Avi Loeb's UAP Advisory Council, a newly discovered guarded subterranean property near a sensitive Western site, and a newly obtained clip that could be related to the disappearance of retired Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland. Are these isolated events—or part of a frightening shift in the government's approach to UAP and national security?Subscribe (free) to ATU on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@allthingsunexplained _______________________Hosted by Dr. Tim Mounce—best-selling author, Audible narrator, professor, and coffee addict. Watch Dr. Mounce in the ⁨@MrBeast⁩ epic YouTube video '2,000 People Fight For $5,000,000' — https://youtu.be/gs8qfL9PNac?si=whD290YawP8WBSTH. Then, follow Dr. Mounce as contestant #718 in 'Beast Games Season 1' by Mr. Beast on Amazon Prime.Watch ATU's intro man Larry as #76 on the ⁨@MrBeast⁩ smash hit 'Ages 1 - 100 Race For $250,000': https://youtu.be/9WEQts7b8Pw?si=yVDRYlUcirHi-Pmx _______________________Featured in Patricia Cornwell's New York Times Bestselling Novel Identity Unknown:“Earth was plan B. It's where the Martians escaped thousands of years ago when their own planet was about to be destroyed,” Marino replies as if it's commonly known.No doubt he learned this and more from All Things Unexplained, Ancient Aliens or one of his other favorite podcasts and TV shows. He and my sister both tune in religiously, and it makes for lively dinner conversations when all of us are together.— Identity Unknown, p. 164_______________________Ranked #9 Alien Podcast, #8 Bigfoot Podcast, and top 40 UFO Podcast by MillionPodcasts.Top 15 Science & Society Podcast.People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee._______________________Episode Links: Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3xYezW_FPQk  Tic Tac video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXH3k6G51kUGoFast video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pRWXpxm8LsGimbal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKHg-vnTFsMWikiLeaks Delonge - McCasland email: https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/3099UFO Files Cheyenne Mt. Potato UAP: https://www.war.gov/medialink/ufo/061226/release_03/documents/ICA-UAP-D001_Analysis_Colorado-Springs-UAP-Incident.pdfUFO Files Notional Map: https://www.war.gov/medialink/ufo/061226/release_03/documents/DOW-UAP-D078_Notional-Map_Western-United-States-Event.pdfUFO Files Cave Orb Report: https://www.war.gov/medialink/ufo/052226/release_02/documents/ODNI-UAP-D001_USPER_Narrative_Senior_USIC.pdfTWZ Palmdale article: https://www.twz.com/air/palmdale-ufo-scare-leads-to-revelations-about-mystery-drone-incursions-over-secretive-plant-42Air Force Barksdale article: https://www.afgsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4448052/fact-check-barksdale-drone-incursion/Avi Loeb article on UAP Advisory Council: https://avi-loeb.medium.com/a-uap-science-advisory-council-to-the-u-s-f7262e57b0dfATU MH370 Videos analysis: https://youtube.com/live/mnS2ecDs7bo?feature=shareMissing scientist and general playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUBNCmjIGgJj34s02zqwIvv_hCASUdo9_Shop: https://all-things-unexplained-shop.fourthwall.com Website/support: https://allthingsunexplained.com Guest list: https://allthingsunexplained.transistor.fm/people _______________________Follow All Things Unexplained:   YouTube https://youtube.com/@allthingsunexplained     X https://x.com/@ATUnexplained    IG https://instagram.com/allthingsunexplainedpodcast    TikTok https://tiktok.com/@allthingsunexplained     FB https://facebook.com/allthingsunexplainedpodcast    Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-unexplained/id1518410497 Email us: allthingsunexplained@yahoo.com Music Credits sourced via YouTube Audio Library.Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394Artist: http://incompetech.com/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Is Oba Femi making the right call by putting his title shot on hold to go after Brock Lesnar? The Majesty breaks down why this dream showdown could be more important than championship gold and what it means for Oba's future.Plus, they discuss why now is the perfect time for Cody Rhodes to finally turn heel, react to Sami Zayn winning the WWE World Championship, explain why Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns is the biggest match WWE can make for SummerSlam, and give major props to Maya World for her career-making performance against Mercedes Moné at AEW Forbidden Door.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cousin Shane, That SEC Podcast and Maj. Gen. Vincent Boles (ret.), Leadership Expert join the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of depression, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available:U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741For support outside the U.S., please contact your local emergency services or mental health crisis resources.This week Rosenberg sits down with Big E for an honest and deeply personal conversation about life after wrestling, his upcoming book How I Got Over: Healing from Depression and Psychosis to Find Joy In and Out of the Ring. He also speaks candidly about his experiences with depression and suicidal ideation, and why these conversations need to be more open in sports and entertainment.The book is scheduled for release on February 2, 2027 and is available for pre-order now.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This interview is disseminated on behalf of Allied Critical Metals Inc. In this episode of Stocks to Watch, we sit down with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) James A. "Spider" Marks, Director of Allied Critical Metals (CSE: ACM | OTCQB: ACMIF | FSE: 0VJ0), to discuss the growing strategic importance of tungsten amid evolving geopolitical and supply chain dynamics.Used in defense, advanced manufacturing, and electric vehicles, tungsten has become an increasingly important critical metal as governments and industries seek secure sources of supply. James explains how Allied Critical Metals is reviving historic tungsten mines in Portugal to help meet this demand.Learn more: https://alliedcritical.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/-9j8Jt-2Ra4And follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/GlobalOneMedia 

Menstruation in space will be studied for 1st time with 'Operation Period' (07:17) First Women's Parachute Team Jumps Into Normandy for D-Day's 82nd Anniversary (18:50) Timeline of War: World War II 1944 (26:44) Unheralded History: June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger (37:47) https://lateforchangeover.com/ #lateforchangeover #veteranvoices #militaryeverything #militarypodcast #spaceforce #airforce #army #navy #marines #coastguard #militaryhistory #militaryhumor

Is The Bloodline story starting to feel stale? Rosenberg, Dip, and SGG break down the latest chapter of The Bloodline saga. Dip shares what he wants to see from the storyline moving forward, and the crew debates where the faction goes next.Plus, does Gunther need something more to reach the next level as a top star, and did Ludwig Kaiser play a bigger role in his rise than fans realize? Peter also finally gets some clarity on how to properly pronounce The Ring General's name.The MAJesty also discuss Logan Paul's appearance on Raw while injured and why Peter loved the way WWE used him.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran MOU, Kevin Warsh, B-52 victims, James Talarico, and John Kennedy headline today's A.M. Update. The 14-point Iran memorandum of understanding leaked via CNN and corroborated widely, and Aaron says the detractors were largely right — it reads like capitulation, though he pushes back hard on critics who can't answer what they actually wanted instead, and closes with a drill-baby-drill silver lining: WTI oil at $75 a barrel could mean $2.50 gas by Labor Day. Kevin Warsh chairs his first Fed meeting, holds rates for the fourth straight time, but nine members signal a rate hike is coming, markets sell off, and Trump says it keeps the country down before adding he's guided by his guy. Edwards Air Force Base releases the names of all eight men killed in Monday's B-52 Stratofortress crash: Col. Gregory Watson, Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, Maj. Alexander Davis, Maj. Robert Dee, Maj. Brad Hovey, Jeromy Smith, and Christopher Rischar. Radiological materials including uranium and thorium samples are found stashed in a locked cabinet at San Francisco's Hunters Point Naval Shipyard by a rogue employee of Navy subcontractor RSI Antec. John Kennedy takes a shot at JD Vance's mother in a one-liner about the Iran deal, James Talarico surfaces old footage praising a radical anti-fossil fuel group called Third Act as the most important work in Texas, and an ICE officer in Pasco County dives fully clothed into a community pool to save an unconscious child.

The descendants of the American Revolution are the keepers of our personal histories, saving the stories of ancestors whom time might have forgotten.Two hundred and fifty years ago, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Tennessee was the rugged Western frontier. Yet, the brave individuals who fought for freedom left a legacy that lives on through local families today. Today, we share some of their historical journeys. Plus, we connect with modern-day patriots in our communities and visit local grant-funded projects marking the 250th anniversary — including a community-staged historical play. Join us as we explore patriotism, then and now.Guests Julie Brymer, Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Chair, Public Relations & Media; member, General Daniel Smith's Rock Castle Chapter DAR Jack Emmert, member, Maj. David Wilson Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Robin Emmert,  member, Margaret Gaston Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Mesut Keklik, entrepreneur, founder/director of Kurdish Culture & Music Association Anne G'fellers Mason, playwright and director, “The First and Last Town in Tennessee" Miro Rengin, entrepreneur; member of Nashville's kurdish community

America First Triumphs: Iran Deal, Lower Energy Costs, Stronger Security --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:14 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with the Kallman Legal Group. In this edition of the Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses legal guidance for school districts on parental rights, ongoing legal battles involving faith-based adoption and foster care agencies, and debates surrounding religious accommodations in public institutions, including requests for Muslim prayer spaces. 38:24 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:24 – Michael Hershman, former FIFA adviser, co-founder of Transparency International, and global risk management expert. Hershman discusses the return of the FIFA World Cup to the United States and reflects on how the event, security environment, sports governance, and international concerns have changed since the U.S. last hosted the tournament more than three decades ago. 57:42 – Maj. Gen. John King (Ret.), retired U.S. Army National Guard Major General with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. King analyzes renewed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the potential impact on ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, and the broader strategic implications for stability in the Middle East. 1:16:53 - Monologue 1:25:37 – Rey "R.T." Trevino, Oil & Gas Expert and President of Pecos Country Energy. Trevino discusses the outlook for global oil and natural gas markets, including how quickly supply chains and production levels could stabilize following recent geopolitical disruptions and energy market volatility. 1:35:52 – Kendra Riley, rare disease advocate and mother of three daughters, two of whom were diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). Riley shares her family's experience navigating treatment options, explains why they sought care outside the United States, and discusses challenges faced by families dealing with rare diseases and access to lifesaving therapies. 1:44:44 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses debates surrounding cultural values, religious accommodation, and the balance between respecting individual beliefs and imposing them on others. The conversation references international discussions about pet ownership, dietary practices, and broader questions about how diverse societies navigate differing cultural and religious viewpoints. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 19 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/rulxGa_tTeE

Fantasy booking SummerSlam way too early! With a stacked King & Queen of the Ring field, it looks like we could be heading toward some blockbuster finals to determine who challenges for championship gold at SummerSlam.The MAJesty also discusses when Oba Femi vs. Brock could happen for a rubber match, what's next for Oba after that, and whether a Jey Uso resurgence is on the horizon.Plus, they praise Maj's Mask vs. Mask match between El Grande Gable and Kaiser Americano, and Dip explains why he'll never understand people who love going to the beach.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3296 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Marine Vietnam Vet SMJ Paul Hershey. The featured story is titled: Sgt. Maj. Paul Hershey – a U.S. Marine, Part 1. It appeared on the Appen Media … Continue reading → The post Episode 3296 – The Marine Vietnam Vet SMJ Paul Hershey Story first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Vad gäller med STIM's nya förslag för AI-musik?Är detta vändningen för promptskrivarna?Hur är känslan som Musiklärare i slutet av Maj?Hur tänker man kring betygssättning?Chris spelar Gospel på Sergels torg.Uppdatering på Fenders Lawsuit. Gick det att ÄGA en formpå en gitarr?.. och KOMMER Isaks profetia slå in: Suno köper SpotifyFörbannat festligt att just du lyssnar!Vill du ha din låt uppspelad direktmed tillhörande analys.Maila oss låtlänk + info om projektet till: Musiksnacket@iwm.seLänk till Spellista:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25dSufz7mpKXI0vbMclpgz?si=77c7b74518db43fdYoutubekanal:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWilvJuy0i6VnwoPj2mjjAoch Patreon:www.patreon.com/musiksnacket#recension #analyser #musik #analys #spotify #Podcast #podd #musiksnacket #Artist #Musiker #scen #studio #AI

The Majesty preview WWE Clash in Italy, discuss the fallout from AEW Double or Nothing, debate whether Gunther needs a manager, and try to settle the debate on how to actually pronounce The Ring General's name.Plus, Megan Morant joins the show to discuss AAA Noche de Los Grandes and the Mask vs. Mask match between El Grande Americano and the original El Grande Americano.We also examine whether this could be the defining moment of Austin Theory's career and if he's finally ready to take the next step as a WWE superstar.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The MAJesty break down how Danhausen has absolutely delivered during the New York Knicks playoff run, why he suddenly feels like a bigger star than ever, and what it could mean for wrestling fans if the Knicks somehow win the NBA Finals.They also react to the shocking return of Brock Lesnar after his attack on Oba Femi, give their predictions for AEW Double or Nothing, debate whether Sol Ruca is truly ready for Becky Lynch, and talk about the addiction of buying vintage wrestling memorabilia on eBay.Plus, Peter shares stories from sitting shiva for legendary writer/director Barry Blaustein, including a conversation about “the spread.”Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.