Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Helprin

In this episode, we talk about: What 's been going on the last 10 months. The 2024 Election. What we're entertaining ourselves with: Big Brother The Penguin. Agatha All Along. Joker 2. "The Expanse" books. Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach novels. Mark Helprin's novel, The Oceans and the Stars. Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario. A whole lot more! If you like our show, there's a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328 TELL A FRIEND about our show!

SERIES 3 EPISODE 41: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: “Make them riot,” a man described by Jack Smith as a Trump campaign employee, agent, and co-conspirator, his identity redacted, replaced by the ID number “P-5,” informs a colleague on the ground at the vote counting on Election Night 2020 in Detroit. “Do it!!!" Trump Campaign knowledge that they had lost the election on November 4, 2020. Certainty from his campaign team that without vote triumphs and court orders, it was over on November 7. Withdrawal of the campaign's litigation in Arizona on November 13. 165 pages of this in Jack Smith's filing revealed by Judge Tonya Chutkan yesterday, all of it supporting what I suggested last week would be his core point: that everything Trump did after mid-November at the latest was in his private capacity of candidate, politician, fraud, traitor - and none of it was him just being a good president working his ass off to investigate a dubious election.  In a just world it would put Trump in jail until he dies there. WE only have a chance at a just world if Trump loses November 5. SPEAKING OF WHICH: Did JD Vance reveal a side hustle in the VP debate? Is he potentially running a coup against Trump? Did he play nice so it'll be Vance who takes over the Trump cult if Trump is beaten, takes it over if Trump really meant what he said about not running again if he loses, takes it over by force even if Trump DIDN'T mean it. And if Trump wins, do you think Vance would hesitate to lead a palace revolt? To invoke the 25th Amendment the moment Trump starts speaking in tongues or falls over during a speech? THE POLLING IS BIZARRE: the debate was a tie but Tim Walz won all the internal numbers from who was more prepared to be president to who got the favorability bump. Vance got above water, but in one poll Walz is now +25 and in another +37. In short, he is now the most popular national politician in the country. B-Block (29:15) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: On the second day of the  Playoff Telecasts, Baseball is surprised in court: the company that carries eight of its teams' games suddenly cancels the telecasts. Fox's David Asman confuses author Mark Helprin for pantsless ex-pundit Mark Halperin. And Chris Cuomo is so desperate to stay on television that he sides with JD Vance's lies and against journalism at the VP debate. C-Block (43:10) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: I swear somebody mentioned to me yesterday that she used to go skiing with his family. And I saw the woman involved in the story on TV over the weekend. On the SAME day, I knew the first guy - the head of CurrentTV - was going to end my TV news career, and that Uma Thurman and I would NOT be going out on a date!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel Defense Forces veteran and bestselling author Mark Helprin joins James Poulos on this hard-hitting episode of "Zero Hour" to discuss the impact of Hezbollah and Iran's conflict on Israel, how the Biden and Obama administrations have contributed to the current state of the country, and why the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu is essential for Israel's survival. Are Israel, Hamas, and now Hezbollah headed toward a nuclear war that could spread to America? Or is there still time for America to step in and prevent it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour two, Greg speaks with journalist Mark Helprin and Comedian Jason Scoop about the presidential race and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Greg and Journalist Mark Helprin discuss the presidential debate, if Vice President Harris will replace President Biden, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many men, surviving the test of battle intensifies the joy of being alive. A provocative claim, perhaps, but to novelist Mark Helprin, simply a fact, and one that drives his new book about men who commit themselves fully both to service during wartime and to the women they love. Listen as Helprin tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts how his service in the Israeli and American militaries, his decades of journalism and outdoor adventure, and his long career in defense and foreign policy enabled him to write The Oceans and the Stars, a lyrical and thrilling look at leadership in the crucible of war--and at sea. They also discuss Helprin's writing routine and sources of inspiration, his analysis of Israel's real-life war against Iran and its proxies, and his thoughts on the state of American culture today.

ReadThe Maidens by Alex Michaelides is An explosive combination of Greek Mythology, murder, history, and academia. I devoured this book. Also by Alex Michaelides The Fury and The Silent Patient. Read them all. The Women by Kristin Hannah. Set during the Vietnam War, The Women tells the story of an army nurse, her training, friendships, and—what I found fascinating—PTSD. It is wonderfully written. I loved it. The Oceans & the Stars by Mark Helprin. I love nearly everything Helprin writes, and The Oceans & the Stars doesn't disappoint. It is a magical love story with depth, charm, honor, and duty. Absolutely wonderful. Read it slowly and savor every word. Pre-ordered: Table for Two. Amor Towles. I'll let you know the second I finish. And, Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz. Can't wait! WatchI watched The New Look and The Feud, and they left me totally blah. Yes, the acting is superb, especially Tom Hollander as Truman Capote, and the settings are impeccable, but I didn't love either of them. The Durrells in Corfu. PBS Charming doesn't even come close to describing this series. I finally watched all the chapters. It's so English (in a good way). It just makes me feel good, sort of like… it is all good in the world. Home Fires PBS. There are only two seasons… so the stories are still hanging…. The third and final season was canceled as they started production… even so, it was well worth watching. Superb. The Dynasty, New England Patriots, Apple TV—now we are talking. Men in tight pants. Seriously. I don't know anything about football, but I loved to see the camaraderie, the aim to win, the ambition, and how they all supported each other. There is a lesson here. Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Collect As I continue to curate my closet, I have added a few flowery dresses this spring. I am going to the Feria in Sevilla, a week-long event involving black-tie, evening, and day parties. I am mixing old (or should I say vintage) and new… with orange, white, and navy as the base of it all. Essential for all these events is a mantón de Manila, a silk-embroidered shawl worn over the shoulders. Mine is ivory with red and pink flowers. These mantones are a true collectible. (The one I am using was my mother's) In Charleston, I did some damage at Julep, an adorable boutique on Queen Street that carries those just-perfect clothes. Eat Revisiting the Portuguese Cream Cakes available at Trader Joe's as the perfect dessert for lunch. I warm them in the oven and serve them with powdered sugar and cinnamon. CookAll the ingredients are from the freezer and pantry, yet this recipe is fresh and flavorful. Make it as a 10-minute weeknight supper, as part of a buffet or, in my case, when I am absolutely famished and need immediate satisfaction. Serves 2 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 Can garbanzo beans, rinsed12 medium shrimp (frozen) 2 large tablespoons pesto Sea salt and ground pepper to tasteIn a sauté pan over medium heat, heat the chickpeas and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer until they are cooked and pink. Add the pesto sauce, stir to combine well, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot. And with this, I leave you.SincerelySerial Hostess Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.From the Archives Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

ReadThe Maidens by Alex Michaelides is An explosive combination of Greek Mythology, murder, history, and academia. I devoured this book. Also by Alex Michaelides The Fury and The Silent Patient. Read them all. The Women by Kristin Hannah. Set during the Vietnam War, The Women tells the story of an army nurse, her training, friendships, and—what I found fascinating—PTSD. It is wonderfully written. I loved it. The Oceans & the Stars by Mark Helprin. I love nearly everything Helprin writes, and The Oceans & the Stars doesn't disappoint. It is a magical love story with depth, charm, honor, and duty. Absolutely wonderful. Read it slowly and savor every word. Pre-ordered: Table for Two. Amor Towles. I'll let you know the second I finish. And, Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz. Can't wait! WatchI watched The New Look and The Feud, and they left me totally blah. Yes, the acting is superb, especially Tom Hollander as Truman Capote, and the settings are impeccable, but I didn't love either of them. The Durrells in Corfu. PBS Charming doesn't even come close to describing this series. I finally watched all the chapters. It's so English (in a good way). It just makes me feel good, sort of like… it is all good in the world. Home Fires PBS. There are only two seasons… so the stories are still hanging…. The third and final season was canceled as they started production… even so, it was well worth watching. Superb. The Dynasty, New England Patriots, Apple TV—now we are talking. Men in tight pants. Seriously. I don't know anything about football, but I loved to see the camaraderie, the aim to win, the ambition, and how they all supported each other. There is a lesson here. Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Collect As I continue to curate my closet, I have added a few flowery dresses this spring. I am going to the Feria in Sevilla, a week-long event involving black-tie, evening, and day parties. I am mixing old (or should I say vintage) and new… with orange, white, and navy as the base of it all. Essential for all these events is a mantón de Manila, a silk-embroidered shawl worn over the shoulders. Mine is ivory with red and pink flowers. These mantones are a true collectible. (The one I am using was my mother's) In Charleston, I did some damage at Julep, an adorable boutique on Queen Street that carries those just-perfect clothes. Eat Revisiting the Portuguese Cream Cakes available at Trader Joe's as the perfect dessert for lunch. I warm them in the oven and serve them with powdered sugar and cinnamon. CookAll the ingredients are from the freezer and pantry, yet this recipe is fresh and flavorful. Make it as a 10-minute weeknight supper, as part of a buffet or, in my case, when I am absolutely famished and need immediate satisfaction. Serves 2 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 Can garbanzo beans, rinsed12 medium shrimp (frozen) 2 large tablespoons pesto Sea salt and ground pepper to tasteIn a sauté pan over medium heat, heat the chickpeas and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer until they are cooked and pink. Add the pesto sauce, stir to combine well, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot. And with this, I leave you.SincerelySerial Hostess Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.From the Archives Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

ReadThe Maidens by Alex Michaelides is An explosive combination of Greek Mythology, murder, history, and academia. I devoured this book. Also by Alex Michaelides The Fury and The Silent Patient. Read them all. The Women by Kristin Hannah. Set during the Vietnam War, The Women tells the story of an army nurse, her training, friendships, and—what I found fascinating—PTSD. It is wonderfully written. I loved it. The Oceans & the Stars by Mark Helprin. I love nearly everything Helprin writes, and The Oceans & the Stars doesn't disappoint. It is a magical love story with depth, charm, honor, and duty. Absolutely wonderful. Read it slowly and savor every word. Pre-ordered: Table for Two. Amor Towles. I'll let you know the second I finish. And, Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz. Can't wait! WatchI watched The New Look and The Feud, and they left me totally blah. Yes, the acting is superb, especially Tom Hollander as Truman Capote, and the settings are impeccable, but I didn't love either of them. The Durrells in Corfu. PBS Charming doesn't even come close to describing this series. I finally watched all the chapters. It's so English (in a good way). It just makes me feel good, sort of like… it is all good in the world. Home Fires PBS. There are only two seasons… so the stories are still hanging…. The third and final season was canceled as they started production… even so, it was well worth watching. Superb. The Dynasty, New England Patriots, Apple TV—now we are talking. Men in tight pants. Seriously. I don't know anything about football, but I loved to see the camaraderie, the aim to win, the ambition, and how they all supported each other. There is a lesson here. Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Collect As I continue to curate my closet, I have added a few flowery dresses this spring. I am going to the Feria in Sevilla, a week-long event involving black-tie, evening, and day parties. I am mixing old (or should I say vintage) and new… with orange, white, and navy as the base of it all. Essential for all these events is a mantón de Manila, a silk-embroidered shawl worn over the shoulders. Mine is ivory with red and pink flowers. These mantones are a true collectible. (The one I am using was my mother's) In Charleston, I did some damage at Julep, an adorable boutique on Queen Street that carries those just-perfect clothes. Eat Revisiting the Portuguese Cream Cakes available at Trader Joe's as the perfect dessert for lunch. I warm them in the oven and serve them with powdered sugar and cinnamon. CookAll the ingredients are from the freezer and pantry, yet this recipe is fresh and flavorful. Make it as a 10-minute weeknight supper, as part of a buffet or, in my case, when I am absolutely famished and need immediate satisfaction. Serves 2 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 Can garbanzo beans, rinsed12 medium shrimp (frozen) 2 large tablespoons pesto Sea salt and ground pepper to tasteIn a sauté pan over medium heat, heat the chickpeas and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer until they are cooked and pink. Add the pesto sauce, stir to combine well, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot. And with this, I leave you.SincerelySerial Hostess Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Diary of a Serial Hostess is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.From the Archives Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Prepare to be amazed by Eric's conversation with Mark Helprin from a Socrates in the City event -- Eric considers Mark the greatest living fiction writer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric continues his conversation with Mark Helprin, author of many works of popular fiction, such as "Ellis Island" and "Winter's Tale."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dinesh explores a strategy paper by Mark Helprin showing how Israel can best win its war for survival and protect its borders.  Bill Waybourn, sheriff of Tarrant County, Texas, joins Dinesh to talk about how illegals are imposing heavy burdens on the state of Texas and how successful are the state's efforts to fight back against the Biden regime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MARK HELPRIN, Author, The Oceans and the Stars Analyzing the relationship between China and North Korea, and between Russia and Iran A preview of Helprin's new book, The Oceans and the Stars Why did Israel recently reduce its military budget? Does Israel have the ability to “degrade” Iran's nuclear development? What is Putin's “ace in the hole” against Ukraine? Is the United States safe today?

Editor Charles Kesler and Associate Editor Spencer Klavan meet to peruse the fall CRB.  Kesler's editor's note about the intellectual legacy  of Henry Kissinger considers whether foreign policy realism is gaining steam on the world stage as multiple wars rage on. Mark Helprin's essay on the grinding conflict in Israel takes a practical look at the situation, and Bill Voegeli's essay articulates the predicament of the modern Left since October 7. Plus much more from the fall CRB. 

The latest novel by Mark Helprin is “The Oceans and the Stars.” What's it about? Helprin gives this summation, in his conversation with Jay: “love and war.” The book is also a hymn to the U.S. Navy. Helprin and Jay talk about the writing life and life at large.

The latest novel by Mark Helprin is “The Oceans and the Stars.” What’s it about? Helprin gives this summation, in his conversation with Jay: “love and war.” The book is also a hymn to the U.S. Navy. Helprin and Jay talk about the writing life and life at large. Source

The latest novel by Mark Helprin is “The Oceans and the Stars.” What's it about? Helprin gives this summation, in his conversation with Jay: “love and war.” The book is also a hymn to the U.S. Navy. Helprin and Jay talk about the writing life and life at large.

A hospital in Gaza was hit by rocket. Many were reported killed. Immediately, the left blamed Israel. But it turns out that the rocket came from Gaza. Israel had nothing to do with it. Does the truth matter?  Why do some men fear marriage? Why do some women? Dennis has theories. So do callers.  Dennis talks again to Mark Helprin, Senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and one of America's foremost novelists. His new novel is The Oceans and the Stars: A Sea Story, A War Story, A Love Story. Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germany reopens coal plants. They have been committing energy suicide with their obsession with wind and solar. Now they're pulling back from the brink… The liberals and left live in a fantasy world. Reality has a way of intruding… A star pitcher has his career derailed by a phony sexual assault charge.  Dennis talks to Mark Helprin, Senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and one of America's foremost novelists. His new book is The Oceans and the Stars: A Sea Story, A War Story, A Love Story.  Dennis talks to Tom Sowell, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. His new book is Social Justice Fallacies.Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Oceans and the Stars: A Sea Story, A War Story, A Love Story (A Novel) Mark Helprin belongs to no literary school, movement, tendency, or trend. As many have observed, and as Time Magazine has phrased it, “He lights his own way.” His three collections of short stories (A Dove of the East and Other Stories, Ellis Island and Other Stories, and The Pacific and Other Stories), seven novels (Refiner's Fire, Winter's Tale, A Soldier of the Great War, Memoir From Antproof Case, Freddy and Fredericka, In Sunlight and In Shadow, and Paris in the Present Tense), and three children's books (Swan Lake, A City in Winter, and The Veil of Snows, all illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg), speak eloquently for themselves and are remarkable throughout, for the sustained beauty and power of their language. Helprin's academic training, military service, decades of journalism, and involvement in politics and statesmanship as an obligation of citizenship, although secondary at best, have gained some attention nonetheless. Translated into a score of languages, his books include A Dove of the East & Other Stories, Refiner's Fire, Ellis Island & Other Stories, Winter's Tale, Swan Lake (with illustrations by Chris Van Allsburg), A Soldier of the Great War, Memoir from Antproof Case, A City in Winter, and The Veil of Snows (both with illustrations by Chris Van Allsburg), The Pacific & Other Stories, Freddy and Fredericka, Digital Barbarism, In Sunlight and in Shadow, A Kingdom Far and Clear, and Paris in the Present Tense. When you click a link on our site, it might just be a magical portal (aka an affiliate link). We're passionate about only sharing the treasures we truly believe in. Every purchase made from our links not only supports Dabble but also the marvelous authors and creators we showcase, at no additional cost to you.

The Oceans and the Stars: A Sea Story, A War Story, A Love Story (A Novel) Mark Helprin belongs to no literary school, movement, tendency, or trend. As many have observed, and as Time Magazine has phrased it, “He lights his own way.” His three collections of short stories (A Dove of the East and Other Stories, Ellis Island and Other Stories, and The Pacific and Other Stories), seven novels (Refiner's Fire, Winter's Tale, A Soldier of the Great War, Memoir From Antproof Case, Freddy and Fredericka, In Sunlight and In Shadow, and Paris in the Present Tense), and three children's books (Swan Lake, A City in Winter, and The Veil of Snows, all illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg), speak eloquently for themselves and are remarkable throughout, for the sustained beauty and power of their language. Helprin's academic training, military service, decades of journalism, and involvement in politics and statesmanship as an obligation of citizenship, although secondary at best, have gained some attention nonetheless. Translated into a score of languages, his books include A Dove of the East & Other Stories, Refiner's Fire, Ellis Island & Other Stories, Winter's Tale, Swan Lake (with illustrations by Chris Van Allsburg), A Soldier of the Great War, Memoir from Antproof Case, A City in Winter, and The Veil of Snows (both with illustrations by Chris Van Allsburg), The Pacific & Other Stories, Freddy and Fredericka, Digital Barbarism, In Sunlight and in Shadow, A Kingdom Far and Clear, and Paris in the Present Tense. When you click a link on our site, it might just be a magical portal (aka an affiliate link). We're passionate about only sharing the treasures we truly believe in. Every purchase made from our links not only supports Dabble but also the marvelous authors and creators we showcase, at no additional cost to you.

Enemies abroad and unrest at home: Editor Charles Kesler and Associate Editor Spencer Klavan discuss the wide range of spring's new CRB, including Mark Helprin's in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine, Nathan Pinkoski's careful examination of how Spain's republic self-destructed, and Dr. Kesler's own comments on the precarity of Court-made rights. Plus: an excerpt from Klavan, Sr.'s new book.

Mark Helprin, novelist and senior fellow of the Claremont Institute, joins Spencer to discuss America's—and the West's—apparent death wish. By making us as vulnerable as possible abroad, while simultaneously mimicking the authoritarianism of our supposed enemies at home, our leaders are flirting with disaster. What will come next—and is there any hope for the future?

My wife and I review Mark Helprin's epic American classic, Memoir from Antproof Case, which I've read three times now. I name it in my +2-hour podcast, Introducing Myself, as a literary influence (both positive and negative) on my values and trajectory in life.Spoiler alert: You may want to read the book first before listening to our podcast.

Eric continues his conversation with Mark Helprin, author of many works of popular fiction, such as "Ellis Island" and "Winter's Tale." (Encore Presentation) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare to be amazed by Eric's conversation with Mark Helprin from a previous Socrates in the City event -- Eric considers Mark the greatest living fiction writer. (Encore Presentation)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Spaly (@BrianSpaly) is currently the General Partner at Brand Foundry Ventures and Executive Chairman at Tecovas, a direct-to-consumer Western Bootmaker based in Austin, TX. Up until January 2017, Brian was Founder and CEO of Trunk Club, where he focused on making it easy for men and women to discover and acquire awesome clothing without the hassles of the traditional shopping experience. Prior to leading Trunk Club, Brian founded Bonobos, a men’s clothing company that is famous for the best-fitting pants on earth, by selling trousers out of the trunk of his car during business school in Palo Alto. Brian holds an MBA from Stanford and an AB degree from Princeton. He is an avid hockey player, cyclist, squash player, and enjoys watersports. He’s completed three Ironman distance triathlons and three adventures to Burning Man. His favorite authors are Roald Dahl, Neal Stephenson, Mark Helprin, and Nicholas Taleb. He is married to Carly Spaly and they have two daughters, Ruthie and Sylvie. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianspaly/ https://twitter.com/brianspaly?lang=en Check out https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ for this week's TOP 8 Business Growth strategies and subscribe to our newsletter to download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business. Follow us on Instagram @DitchDiggerCEO for more helpful Business Growth tips. Our goal is to inspire everyone to start their own business and help you grow it to millions or even billions in value so if you feel any benefit from this episode please let us know by leaving an iTunes review, sharing this episode on social media and emailing a link to anyone you think would also find benefit here. Thank you. 01:30 Welcome 02:30 Getting to know Brian Spaly 05:15 Discovering his entrepreneurial side 09:15 The private equity guy who made his own clothes 11:00 Finding your passion beyond conventional jobs 15:30 Bonobos’ history and differentiation 21:30 Success, responsibility, and life lessons from business 30:45 Letting go of Bonobos 40:00 Brian’s career with Trunk Club 49:30 What companies excite Brian Spaly to invest 1:04:45 Mentors that inspired Brian 1:11:30 How Brian inspires his team 1:18:15 Balancing your company’s priorities Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO: Visit the DDCEO BLOG: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Follow DDCEO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO Like DDCEO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO Follow DDCEO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh03Px5ez_xe_oE_iJMMNIg

If you're in the music business—or you've listened to the radio in the Hudson Valley or New York City in the past thirty years—you probably know the name Jimmy Buff. But you may not know that in addition to being a longtime DJ, producer, and program director, “Buff” is also an accomplished ultrarunner and triathlete. He and I sat down for a fascinating look back at his career in radio and sport. We talked about how he got his start at the legendary WNEW-FM in NYC, counter-programming Howard Stern, the importances and challenges of independent commercial and community radio, politics, the connection between addiction and endurance sports, and much more.Links:Radio KingstonDesert Island Picks: A Soldier of the Great War by Mark Helprin; Blood on the Tracks by Bob DylanIntro music: "Fine Line" by the BloodlettersOutro music: "When I Was Still Young" by Yard Sale

MARK HELPRIN, Novelist, journalist and conservative commentator, Former Senior fellow of the Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy, Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Latest book Paris in the Present Tense (2017): The DOJ dropping the case against Michael Flynn The weaponization of US intelligence agencies (PART TWO): A history of the United States' preparedness for a viral disease outbreak What could the US have done to better prepare for the coronavirus outbreak? What have the Chinese taken away from the coronavirus pandemic? (PART THREE): China's aspirations to dominate the international world What makes the Chinese system of government so threatening? China's dominance over the South China Sea How the Chinese rely on American capital markets to fund their military technology (PART FOUR): Russia's nuclear doctrine compared to the United States' How North Korea has built up their biological weapons program

As Jay points out at the beginning of the show, Mark Helprin has been thinking about pandemics longer than most of us have. Here is a piece he published in 2006. “We face a danger that approaches steadily from the far distance like a tsunami in slow motion. It will almost certainly strike in one form or another, it could strike tomorrow . . .” Helprin, as you know, is the novelist... Source

As Jay points out at the beginning of the show, Mark Helprin has been thinking about pandemics longer than most of us have. Here is a piece he published in 2006. “We face a danger that approaches steadily from the far distance like a tsunami in slow motion. It will almost certainly strike in one […]Sponsored by Express VPN Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/q-and-a/mark-helprin-on-the-plague-now-upon-us/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Q & A, Hosted by Jay Nordlinger in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Episode 47! We go over some shitty stats and speculate about our fame in India...Marc read "Long Day's Journey Into Night" by Eugene O'Neill and Trevor sort of remembers Manhattan with "Winter's Tale" by Mark Helprin

Acclaimed novelist and foreign policy thinker Mark Helprin returns to Liberty Law Talk to discuss his most recent novel, Paris in the Present Tense.

Award-winning novelist Mark Helprin is also one of the most significant voices writing on American foreign policy. Liberty Law Talk interviews Mr. Helprin about the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and what they mean for France, the European Union, and the United States.

Mark Helprin, award-winning novelist, former member of the Israeli Army and Air Force, foreign and military policy strategist, comes to Liberty Law Talk to discuss his latest novel, In Sunlight and In Shadow. Strange, you say, for a site devoted to law and political thought to devote time to a novel, a love story at […]

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Today our guest is Adam Pelzman, an old friend of the show and of our bookshop. We last spoke after the publication of his last novel Troika after which he came to Philly and read and signed at the shop. All in all it’s been a pleasure working with Adam. He is a lawyer, as am I, and has worked in the financial and private equity world for many years. None of which have anything to do with writing nor the fact that Adam has about 7 unpublished novels sitting in the bottom drawer of his dresser at home. That might not be quite accurate. So, now we get to chat about his latest work, The Papaya King, published in July by Jackson Heights Press. Don’t get me wrong here. Troika was a great book and we all loved it. But this one is incredible. It cannot be read in more than one sitting. And it deals with a subject so arcane, so zany, so weird and so germane that I doubt we will see its like again. The closest I can come is A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole, my brother’s and my favorite book. Which is why he now has a copy of this one. It is really a throwback in time to when decency and civility existed, kind of like the way Mark Helprin would like it to exist, although not in as a Republican a way (but don’t get me started on that). Robert Walser is a conundrum, an enigma wrapped in a riddle. We respect him for his gravitas, his demeanor, his sartorial attention, his devotion as Dante to his Beatrice, as Kafka (in a way) to his Felice, Florentino and Fermina in Love In The Time Of Cholera. OK. I’ll stop there before I go off on one of my many tangled tangents. But Robert is also a fop, a dilettante, a coward of sorts and a fool. So basically, he is a little like most of us. So why are we so attracted to him? Because of that similarity? Or is it because it harkens again back to Helprin and Winters Tale another favorite and one as in love with NYC as this book. All of those things and before I start to explain them myself in an inherently incoherent fashion, let me introduce my friend, entrepreneur and author of tales of love, intrigue and imagination.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Today our guest is Adam Pelzman, an old friend of the show and of our bookshop. We last spoke after the publication of his last novel Troika after which he came to Philly and read and signed at the shop. All in all it’s been a pleasure working with Adam. He is a lawyer, as am I, and has worked in the financial and private equity world for many years. None of which have anything to do with writing nor the fact that Adam has about 7 unpublished novels sitting in the bottom drawer of his dresser at home. That might not be quite accurate. So, now we get to chat about his latest work, The Papaya King, published in July by Jackson Heights Press. Don’t get me wrong here. Troika was a great book and we all loved it. But this one is incredible. It cannot be read in more than one sitting. And it deals with a subject so arcane, so zany, so weird and so germane that I doubt we will see its like again. The closest I can come is A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole, my brother’s and my favorite book. Which is why he now has a copy of this one. It is really a throwback in time to when decency and civility existed, kind of like the way Mark Helprin would like it to exist, although not in as a Republican a way (but don’t get me started on that). Robert Walser is a conundrum, an enigma wrapped in a riddle. We respect him for his gravitas, his demeanor, his sartorial attention, his devotion as Dante to his Beatrice, as Kafka (in a way) to his Felice, Florentino and Fermina in Love In The Time Of Cholera. OK. I’ll stop there before I go off on one of my many tangled tangents. But Robert is also a fop, a dilettante, a coward of sorts and a fool. So basically, he is a little like most of us. So why are we so attracted to him? Because of that similarity? Or is it because it harkens again back to Helprin and Winters Tale another favorite and one as in love with NYC as this book. All of those things and before I start to explain them myself in an inherently incoherent fashion, let me introduce my friend, entrepreneur and author of tales of love, intrigue and imagination.

“Inimitable” is a word to be used sparingly, but it is THE word for Mark Helprin. Don’t be fooled by the staid topic — instead, prepare to be amazed by Mr. Helprin’s conversation with host Eric Metaxas, who considers him the greatest living fiction writer!

Prepare to be amazed by Eric's conversation with Mark Helprin from a Socrates in the City event -- Eric considers Mark the greatest living fiction writer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric continues his conversation with Mark Helprin, author of many works of popular fiction, such as "Ellis Island" and "Winter's Tale."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novelist Mark Helprin has written about defense and foreign relations for fifty years and advised officials at the highest levels from the White House on down. He served in the Israeli army and the Israeli Air Force. He was personally commended by the Director of Central Intelligence for making the best military estimates “in or out of government.”

He has a new novel out, Mark Helprin does: “Paris in the Present Tense.” Among his previous novels are “Winter's Tale,” “A Soldier of the Great War,” and “In Sunlight and in Shadow.” The new one is about love and loyalty. Aren't they all? As Jay says, it's another blow by Helprin for truth and beauty. Enjoy the show. Source

Highlights: Ask Alexa: “Play W W 1 Centennial News Podcast” |@ 01:00 Second Liberty Bond drive launches |@ 02:00 Spy ring in Palestine - Mike Shuster |@ 06:25 War In the Sky - RiesenFlugzeug - behemoths of the sky |@ 10:10 Great War Alliance Forum |@ 13:05 Follow up on Cardines Field rededication |@ 13:55 Holding talks about WWI in communities - Richard Rubin |@ 15:15 Speaking WWI -  This week: “Booby Trap” |@ 21:30 100C/100M in Ridgewood, NJ - Chris Stout |@ 23:10 “Rendezvous With Death” - David Hanna |@ 28:30 Pershing/Lafayette statues rededicated in Versaille |@ 34:40 Trek through the Dolomites - WWrtie Blog w Shannon Huffman Polson |@ 36:00 The Buzz on #CountdownToVeteransDay -Katherine Akey |@ 36:55----more---- Opening Welcome to World War 1 centennial News - It’s about WW1 THEN - what was happening 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration. Today is October 4th, 2017 and our guests this week are: Mike Shuster from the great war project blog,    Richard Rubin, author of The Last of the Doughboys and Back Over There Chris Stout from the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project in Ridgewood, New Jersey And David Hanna, author of the WW1 book and now website - Rendezvous with Death   WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. I’m Theo Mayer - the Chief Technologist for the Commission and your host. Welcome to the show. Preface Before we get going today I wanted to let you know, especially all of you who own Amazon Echo or other Alexa enabled device, Alexa has a new skill. If you say “Alexa, play the “W” “W” one centennial news podcast” she will dutifully find the most current episode on the internet and play it for you. We are excited because that opens up WW1 Centennial News to 20 million new player and all you have to do is ask! Welcome to the future - but right now - let’s jump into our wayback machine and head 100 years into the past! World War One THEN 100 Year Ago This Week [MUSIC TRANSITION] Yes, we’ve gone back in time 100 years to explore the war that changed the world! And It’s the first week of October 1917. What’s on the US government’s mind this week? Raising money to pay for the war! [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline October 1st 1917 Headline: Secretary of the treasury - McAdoo begins Second Liberty Loan Drive... Five Billion Dollars from Ten Million Subscribers fixed as goal! So In 1917, financing a war with deficit spending is not at all the plan. The Wilson administration is determined to raise the money needed for this immense effort, and in part, by issuing of government backed war bonds. This is innovative… and it is interesting to note, that the same 1917 law that authorizes the war bonds will continue to be used to sell US treasury bonds 100 years later! Back in June (during our episode 24), we reported on the Wilson administration touting the first liberty loan drive was an unprecedented and huge success. In fact, they raised $2 billion dollars from five and one half million people! A century later that $2 billion is the equivalent of 38 billion dollars. So - not too bad! This Second Liberty Bond drive is targeting twice as much revenue from two times as many subscribers. Though there is a lot of controversy about how successful the liberty bond program is, with the government claiming HUGE success and other press of the time criticizing lackluster enthusiasm and talking about the discounting of the bonds,  anyone who has ever undertaken to raise substantial amounts of money KNOWS, it’s no cake walk! Focusing on participation by the general public as small investors -- Secretary  Mcadoo reaches out to the administration’s secret weapon --- their powerhouse of propaganda, their empresario of promo, their master of emotion, their superman of spin - George Creel’s Committee on Public Information! This is the same outfit that publishes the daily Official Bulletin that we use here on the podcast every week to tell you the story of WW1, and whose pages we re-publish daily on the centennial anniversary of their original publication at ww1cc.org/bulletin. Anyway, Creel is probably America’s first marketing genius. He shows up as the man behind the curtain all over the place during this period... And with outrageous but brilliant ideas - like in late May -- as the first Liberty loan drive wraps up, he gets all churches, schools and city halls around the country to ring their bells every night in a countdown to the end of the first drive! Talk about taking your promotion to the grassroots. Last week we reported on the massive national billboard campaign for “Food will win the war” including using electric lights to light up the billboards at night. We have not verified that Creel was the man behind this endeavor, but it has his style written all over it. He is also a multi-media and social media genius… and In 1917 that means the flaming hot new media of the MOVIES and the Phonograph. Before the 4th liberty bond sale is over, and there will be 4 of them - Creel will have recruited the biggest stars of the day including Al jolson, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and his premiere celebrity pitch man - Charlie Chaplin Creel doesn’t just go big, he also goes wide. George puts together a citizen army of 70,000 called “the 4 minute men”. He arms them with 4 minutes speeches - And in this case - on why buying Bonds is the key to Liberty and Freedom for Americans and why it is every citizens patriotic duty to participate He sends this army into every movie theater in the nation, arranging for them to make their presentation just before the features film. And so McAdoo launches his second liberty loan campaign 100 years ago this week! [SOUND EFFECT] Great War Project Now we are joined by Mike shuster, former NPR correspondent and curator for the Great War Project blog, to walk us through his fascinating post - A Ring of Spies in Palestine… all about a Jewish Spy ring assisting the british against the turks --- that gets busted by the turkish Secret Police... Welcome Mike! [Mike Shuster] Thank you Mike. That was Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. LINK: http://greatwarproject.org/2017/10/01/ring-of-spies-in-palestine/ War in the Sky This week in the Great War in the sky, there are two stories worth noting. The first involves a british Battle cruiser - The HMS Repulse. At the time, she is touted to be the fastest battle ship of the fleet. On October 1st 1917, having built a strange - slightly up-angled - platform on top of the turret of one of the big 15-inch guns  - her captain faces the Repulse into the wind --. Sitting atop the platform, Royal Naval Air Service Commander F.J. Rutland fires up the engine on his Sopwith Pup fighter plane. He cranks the RPM, higher, higher and higher still as the battle cruiser pushes into the wind - Finally he lets loose the brakes and his planes takes to the air making it the first fighter plane ever launched from such a ship! He, of course, does NOT attempt a landing on same! And we have a link in the podcast notes showing you a picture of the rig they used. Also this week, on October 5th, after a long period of unfavorable weather, the Germans finally send planes to the UK for a night raid on London. Nineteen Gotha bombers and two Reisenflugzeug bombers come at the brits in several waves causing quite a bit of damage but inflicting no casualties. Now… Reisenflugzeug literally means GIANT AIRPLANE in German… and they were. These multi-engine behemoths had wingspans of 100 feet or more and seemed more like an exercise in the art of the possible instead of the art of war. This was to be the last German raid against the UK until January of 1918 - the Gotha bombers and two of these behemoth flying machines let loose their payloads over the UK during the war in the sky - 100 years ago this week. We also have a link to a picture of a Reisenflugzeug in the podcast notes. Link: http://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/331/146/mid_000000.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Riesenflugzeug_Siemens_Schuckert_VIII_1918.jpg/1200px-Riesenflugzeug_Siemens_Schuckert_VIII_1918.jpg [SOUND EFFECT] The Great War Channel If you’d like to watch some videos about WW1, visit our friend at the Great War Channel on Youtube - They have well over 400 episodes about WW1 and from a more European perspective. New episodes for this week include: The Battle of Polygon Wood Recap of Our Trip to Italy and Slovenia And Denmark in WW1 Follow the link in the podcast notes or search for “the great war” on youtube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar World War One NOW [SOUND EFFECT] We have moved forward in time to the present… Welcome to WW1 Centennial News NOW  - This part of the program is not about history but how the centennial of the War that changed the world is being commemorated today. Commission News This week in Commission news, we highlight a panel discussion about the Origins of the Trilateral Alliance - The alliance between Britain, America and France during World War One, its difficult birth, and its enduring impact after the war. The event was part of the Great War Alliance Forum at the Meridian International Center, a premier nonprofit global leadership organization headquartered in Washington DC Our own Commissioner Monique Seefried was part of the team that explored the history of the trilateral alliance; societal changes and the future of global conflict. You can read more about the event and watch the videos of this insightful discussion by following the link in the podcast notes. Link:https://www.meridian.org/project/the-great-war-alliance-forum/ [Sound Effect] Activities and Events Cardines Field Next, in our Activities and Events Section, we wanted to follow up on our report about the Rededication of Cardines Baseball Field which took place on September 29th, US Centennial Commissioner Jack Monahan attended the event in Rhode island,  that included an Army-Navy baseball game played by students from the U.S. Naval War College dressed in period baseball uniforms. Thanks to Associated Press reporter Jennifer McDermott from Rhode Island, the story about this unique and fun WW1 commemoration event got picked up by newspapers, blogs and posts all around the country This includes the New York Times, the Washington Post and local papers in Washington State, North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma and more. Check out the articles from across the country in the podcast notes. We invite YOU to add your own event to the National U.S. WW1 Centennial Events Register. Go to ww1cc.org/events, click the big red button and post your WW1 commemoration event for all to discover. We just added a new category this week for Social Media Events - so if you are planning a Facebook Live, livestream, WW1 Hackathon or other online WW1 commemoration event - get it posted and let our community of interest know! links: http://ww1cc.org/events https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/09/29/us/ap-us-wwi-baseball-game.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/09/28/army-soldiers-and-navy-sailors-to-recreate-world-war-i-era-baseball-game/?utm_term=.aa623b76c64e http://www.thenewportbuzz.com/batter-up-naval-war-college-to-host-wwi-baseball-at-cardines-field-this-friday/12817 http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article175660656.html http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article175660656.html http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Sailors-and-soldiers-to-recreate-World-War-I-12240885.php http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/sports/article_d3a6e966-fb51-5b87-8718-dc03ab061fae.html http://newsok.com/sailors-and-soldiers-to-recreate-world-war-i-baseball-game/article/feed/1435175 https://www.theet.com/web_exclusive/us/sailors-and-soldiers-recreate-world-war-i-baseball-game/article_3da2b656-0e29-5316-845e-0fa637e2e5d2.html http://www.phillytrib.com/news/state_and_region/sailors-and-soldiers-recreate-world-war-i-baseball-game/article_2bc1387a-441a-5107-a1b6-00254a8585a9.html [SOUND EFFECT] Richard Rubin Talks To Towns We are joined by our good friend Richard Rubin - author of the WWI books, The Last of the Doughboys and Back Over There. Richard is joining us today to talk to us about his experiences during speaking engagements across the country about World War One. Welcome, Richard! [exchange greetings] [So Richard, you have gone around the country to speak about your books, the research that went into them and World War 1 at large -  tell us a bit about these events?] [Richard, you mentioned that people often come with artifacts,  photos, mementos, and family histories. Why do you think people are so eager to share these with you? ] [-Is there one story or artifact that someone brought in that stands out in your mind?] [-If somebody wants to have hold one of these events, how do they get a hold of you?] Richard Rubin - Thank you very much for coming on! That was author Richard Rubin, we have links in the podcast notes to Richard’s website which is also a great way to contact him. link:https://www.richardrubinonline.com/ [SOUND EFFECT] Speaking WW1 And now for our feature “Speaking World War 1 - Where we  explore today’s words & phrases that are rooted in the war  --- First some background - In spanish, a bobo is a fool, a clown, or someone who is easily cheated" … in the late 1800’s the term was anglicised into “booby” for terms like Booby Prize - and Booby Trap… then, it signified a prank like a book, or water put atop a door left ajar - so when someone walked in - Sploosh! And a great big guffaw! In WWI the word ‘Booby Trap” this week’s speaking WW1 word - took on a whole new sinister meaning! The English journalist Sir Philip Gibbs wrote in his war memoir From Bapaume to Passchendaele: “the enemy left … slow-working fuses and ‘booby-traps’ to blow a man to bits or blind him for life if he touched a harmless looking stick or opened the lid of a box, or stumbled over an old boot.” So troops picked up the phrase to describe a myriad of explosive devices deliberately disguised as a harmless objects often left behind in territory that exchanged hands, hidden in doorways, set to go off when a curious soldier opened the lid to a box or rifled through abandoned equipment. In modern times with this tactic becoming a major tool in asymmetric warfare the term was updated to IED - Improvised Explosive Device. Booby-trap --- a fool’s trap - one more word that was altered forever during the War that Changed the World. See the podcast notes to learn more! link: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/jun/28/first-world-war-one-soldiers-tommies-common-language-trenches http://joellambert.com/123/history-booby-traps/   [SOUND EFFECT] 100 Cities/100 Memorials Chris Stout - Ridgewood, NJ Next, we are going to profile another 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project. That is our $200,000 matching grant giveaway to rescue ailing WW1 memorials. Last week, we profiled a project from Swanton Ohio. This week, we head to Ridgewood, NJ. Joining us is Chris Stout, a member of Ridgewood’s American Legion Post 53 and a self-appointed amateur local historian. Welcome, Chris! [exchange greetings] [Chris.. The saying is “a man is not dead until he is forgotten” and that frames your 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project. Tell us about it.] [What was your reaction when you learned about being one of the awardees for a Matching Grant by the program?] [Can you tell us about the rededication that took place on Memorial day?] [Chris - What distinguishes your project - for me - is that it is a fairly small project that is righting a large issue… Congratulations to you and your whole post!] Thank you so much for being here with us today! That was Chris Stout, member of American Legion Post 53, local historian and resident of Ridgewood, New Jersey. We will continue to profile the submitting teams and their unique and amazing projects on the show over the coming months. Learn more about the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials program at ww1cc.org/100memorials or follow the link in the podcast notes. Link: www.ww1cc.org/100memorials http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3166-first-50-official-wwi-centennial-memorials-to-be-announced.html   [SOUND EFFECT] Stories of Service Rendezvous With death - Interview with David Hanna In our “Remember the veterans” section, today we have David Hanna with us. David is a history teacher at Stuyvesant (Sty-ves-ant) High School in New York City and author of two books, Knights of the Sea about a naval battle that occurred off the coast of Maine in 1813; and Rendezvous with Death, about the original group of American volunteers in the French Army in 1914. Welcome, David! [exchange greetings] [David, how did you come to write a book about the American Volunteers of WW1?] [As you’ve noted, the dozens of Americans that volunteered in 1914 represented a cross-section of American society at the time. What common impulse made them volunteer for the war?] [There are many famous individuals who volunteered early on in the war: Ernest Hemingway, Alan Seeger, e. e. cummings, Walt Disney… but of all the many volunteers you’ve researched, does anyone stand out to you?] [David: How did you decide on the title “Rendezvous with Death”?] [David - put up a website on the Commissions server - what kinds of information can I find there?] Thank you so much for joining us! That was David Hanna, author of Rendezvous with Death and curator of the website at ww1cc.org/rendezvous The links are in the podcast notes. Link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/rendezvous-with-death-home-page.html https://www.amazon.com/Rendezvous-Death-Americans-Foreign-Civilization/dp/1621573966/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 International Report For our International Report, we head to France, to the town of Versaille for an interesting story about two companion statues one of General Pershing and the other of the Marquis de Lafayette The statues were recently restored and re-dedicated on October 6th 2017. The dual monuments to the generals were originally built in 1937, two equestrian statues of the generals on nine meter tall pedestals on either side of the road leading into the town of Versaille. The two statues were erected to commemorate the friendship between France and the United States and to pay tribute to the Americans troops for their significant contribution to the Allied victory in 1918. The statues were hastily built in plaster with a bronze patina (puh-tee-nuh) so they could be in place and on view for they’re inauguration, which took place with General Pershing present on a European tour. The plaster statues were quickly damaged by exposure and had never been replaced, until now. On October 6th 2017, exactly 80 years after the initial inauguration, permanent versions of the statues were re-dedicated.  Read more about the statues and the rededication at the links in the podcast notes. link:http://www.pershing-lafayette-versailles.org/ http://centenaire.org/fr/en-france/versailles-ceremonie-restauration-monument-pershing-la-fayette   WWrite Blog It’s time for an update for our WWRITE blog, which explores WWI’s Influence on contemporary writing and scholarship, this week's post is: “What the Mountains Hold: A Writer's Trek Through the Dolomites of Mark Helprin's WWI Italy” The post brings a fresh face to the WWI Italy described in  Hemingway's “A Farewell to Arms”. Author and veteran, Shannon Huffman Polson, takes us on a spellbinding trek through the Dolomites, where 689,000 Italians perished during the war. Following the footsteps of characters from Mark Helprin's novel, “A Soldier of the Great War”, Polson leads us through the stark, striking landscape of one of Italian-history's most indelible memories. A stunning narrative not to be missed! Read it by following the link in the podcast notes. Link: www.ww1cc.org.wwrite http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/3190-what-the-mountains-hold.html   The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts That brings us to the buzz - the centennial of WW1 this week in social media with Katherine Akey - Katherine - You have two stories to share with us today - Take it away! Thanks Theo! Fort Riley and the 1st Division Museum Watch a great video series about the 1st division in WW1! link:https://www.facebook.com/FtRileyMuseums/ https://www.facebook.com/FtRileyMuseums/videos/1217575371721494/ Countdown to Veterans Day Follow us as we #countdowntoveteransday . You can join in, too! link:https://www.facebook.com/ww1centennial/photos/a.290566277785344.1073741829.185589304949709/845531832288783/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/countdowntoveteransday https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/countdowntoveteransday/?hl=en   Closing Well It’s time to wrap things up - and for those who listen through to the very end of the episode you know about the little treats we always put there. We want to thank our guests: Mike Shuster and his report on espionage in the middle east   Richard Rubin, telling us about his experiences speaking across the country Chris Stout from the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project in Ridgewood, New Jersey David Hanna giving us insight into the Americans who joined the war well before America did Katherine Akey the Commission’s social media director and also the line producer for the show. And I am Theo Mayer - your host.   The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to-- inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1; This program is a part of that…. We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms; We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and of course we are building America’s National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC. 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Mark Helprin is a man without a genre. He belongs to no literary school or movement. His books are not adventure stories or mysteries or thrillers or science fiction or fantasy or magical realism, yet elements of each of those can be found between the pages of his many novels. Which include A Dove of the East & Other Stories, Refiners Fire, Winters Tale (a classic), A Soldier of the Great War and the marvelous trilogy Swan Lake, A City in Winter and the Veil of Snows, collected in one beautiful volume A Kingdom Far and Clear and many others. He has been published in The New Yorker for a quarter of a century, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The National Review among many other journals and periodicals. His honors and awards are to numerous to mention during this interview. Paris in the Present Tense. Once again, as in Winter’s Tale, In Sunlight and in Shadow, A Kingdom Far and Clear Mark has written a book in which the city is as much a protagonist as any other character. Jules Lacour is a Frenchman, a cellist, a holocaust survivor and a man who agonizes over the loss of his wife Jacqueline. In fact he agonizes over the deaths of almost every deceased friend or acquaintance he has encountered. The book is framed by an epigraph which states this as a kind of credo. Jules wants to die and he wants to die for a couple of reasons. One is because of the loss of his wife, the other is part of a scheme, a scheme that at times is both poignant and downright funny. I mean laugh out loud funny. Another thing that is funny is Jules meeting with his one-time psychiatrist. (At least I think it is one time) Jules, in his mid-seventies is in terrific physical shape. He runs, he rows in the Seine. He attracts younger women and falls in love regularly. Like many of us do. One such paramour is Elodi, 50 years Jules’ junior and a student, Jules’ student, of the cello. Another story line involves two semi-bumbling detectives who afford some more comedy. The novel celebrates Paris in The Present Tense and we’re all the better for it. Welcome Mark and thanks for joining us today.

Mark Helprin is a man without a genre. He belongs to no literary school or movement. His books are not adventure stories or mysteries or thrillers or science fiction or fantasy or magical realism, yet elements of each of those can be found between the pages of his many novels. Which include A Dove of the East & Other Stories, Refiners Fire, Winters Tale (a classic), A Soldier of the Great War and the marvelous trilogy Swan Lake, A City in Winter and the Veil of Snows, collected in one beautiful volume A Kingdom Far and Clear and many others. He has been published in The New Yorker for a quarter of a century, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The National Review among many other journals and periodicals. His honors and awards are to numerous to mention during this interview. Paris in the Present Tense. Once again, as in Winter’s Tale, In Sunlight and in Shadow, A Kingdom Far and Clear Mark has written a book in which the city is as much a protagonist as any other character. Jules Lacour is a Frenchman, a cellist, a holocaust survivor and a man who agonizes over the loss of his wife Jacqueline. In fact he agonizes over the deaths of almost every deceased friend or acquaintance he has encountered. The book is framed by an epigraph which states this as a kind of credo. Jules wants to die and he wants to die for a couple of reasons. One is because of the loss of his wife, the other is part of a scheme, a scheme that at times is both poignant and downright funny. I mean laugh out loud funny. Another thing that is funny is Jules meeting with his one-time psychiatrist. (At least I think it is one time) Jules, in his mid-seventies is in terrific physical shape. He runs, he rows in the Seine. He attracts younger women and falls in love regularly. Like many of us do. One such paramour is Elodi, 50 years Jules’ junior and a student, Jules’ student, of the cello. Another story line involves two semi-bumbling detectives who afford some more comedy. The novel celebrates Paris in The Present Tense and we’re all the better for it. Welcome Mark and thanks for joining us today.

In this episode, Professor Geoff Klock joins me to discuss the 2014 film Winter's Tale, the supernatural-fantasy-mystery-romantic drama film and fable based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Mark Helprin. Links discussed in this episode: Big Cat Animal Rescue Listo, star of Winter's Tale

Earlier this week, Jay wrote a piece about Donald Trump and the “F-word”: fascism. In response, Mark Helprin had this to say, about the 2016 presidential election: “… we are skewered on the devil's fork of fascism lite and communism lite, both of which can change rather speedily into heavies.” In this “Q&A,” Helprin and Jay talk about this, of course. Helprin is utterly uninhibited in expressing... Source

Author and military commentator Mark Helprin on how much less prepared for war the U.S. has become.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt discussed what to look for next week in the Indiana primary with National Review's Tim Alberta. Hewitt turned to National Review's Jonah Goldberg and the National Journal's Josh Kraushaar to analyze the Cruz-Kasich pact in Indiana to stop Trump's momentum. Larry Elder spoke with American Spectator's John Fund about Trump's chances against Hillary Clinton in the fall. Michael Medved evaluated Trump's resume. Dennis Prager spoke with the Claremont Institute's Mark Helprin about the dangers of the U.S.'s shrinking military. CEO Andrew Puzder joined Hewitt to talk about how a $15 an hour minimum wage will hurt the poorest and most vulnerable among us. Evolutionary process is the new excuse in town ... Dennis Prager explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay's guest is Mark Helprin, who is not to be confused with Mark Halperin. This Mark is the novelist, foreign-affairs analyst, and political writer – the author of “Winter's Tale,” “A Soldier of the Great War,” and many other acclaimed books. He and Jay have known each other for a long time, and discussed the issues with each other for an equally long time. Today's topics include Iran, Israel... Source

Luke takes a look at Akiva Goldsman’s adaptation of Mark Helprin’s classic fantasy novel, A Winter’s Tale.  This feature starring Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, Will Smith and Jessica Brown Findlay tells a century-spanning story of thievery and celestial conflict.  It’s nutso. Listen Now Subscribe Via iTunes RSS Cheerfully Inaccurate: Luke refers to Jessica Brown Findlay […]

There are so many things I want to say about this film and unfortunately, none of them are good. ‘Winter’s Tale’ written and directed by Akiva Goldsman (‘A Beautiful Mind’) is based on a 800 page novel written by Mark Helprin that was published in 1983. The book is brilliant…The film is NOT. In fact, […]

Mark Helprin appears at the 2013 Library of Congress National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: Mark Helprin's three collections of short stories, six novels and three children's books cannot be defined as belonging to any particular literary movement. Time magazine once said, "He lights his own way." The New Yorker published his work for nearly 25 years, and his essays on politics and aesthetics routinely appear in The Atlantic Monthly, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Helprin is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome and a former Guggenheim Fellow. His latest novel is "In Sunlight and in Shadow." For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6061

-Mark Helprin, whose novels include Winter's Tale, A Soldier of the Great War and Freddy and Fredericka, is a senior fellow of the Claremont Institute.Helprin holds degrees from Harvard College and Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and did postgraduate work at the University of Oxford. He served in the British Merchant Navy, the Israeli infantry, and the Israeli Air Force.In his latest novel, In Sunlight and in Shadow,  he take us to New York in the post war years.  Helprin, who wrote speeches for Bob Dole when he was a Presidential candidate, gives us what some might consider to be an idealize version of the times.In a wide ranging conversation, Helprin and I discuss Mad Men,  The Greatest Generation, irony, sex in the workplace and the power of love and counter culture.My conversation with Mark Helprin:

Novelist Mark Helprin talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about copyright and the ideas in his book, Digital Barbarism. Helprin argues for an extension rather than a reduction in the length of time that authors have control over their work. He also argues that technology is often not attuned to human needs and physical constraints, claiming that tranquility is elusive in modern times. He sees the movement against copyright and intellectual property generally as part of an educational and social trend toward collective rather than individual work.

Novelist Mark Helprin talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about copyright and the ideas in his book, Digital Barbarism. Helprin argues for an extension rather than a reduction in the length of time that authors have control over their work. He also argues that technology is often not attuned to human needs and physical constraints, claiming that tranquility is elusive in modern times. He sees the movement against copyright and intellectual property generally as part of an educational and social trend toward collective rather than individual work.

The Pacific and Other Stories (Penguin) Mark Helprin's critics--who mainly regard him as a political conservative and, therefore, a traitor to imaginative literature--have made him into a martyr. Here, he fends off the slings and arrows to say what he believes a writer to be, and describes the values he wants his work to embrace.

Memoir from Antproof Case   Mark Helprin on the legacy of fathers...

A Soldier of the Great War   Mark Helprin writes about aesthetics, war and love in his new novel set in Italy during World War I.

Swan Lake