Podcast appearances and mentions of Mitchell Zuckoff

Inspired by the Kris Paronto interview with Shawn Ryan, Professor Paul read the book “13 Hours” by Michael Zuckoff. As usual, Paul read the book with a pen and highlighters close at hand. We began the discussion on Wednesday's public hour and now we will continue addressing this topic in depth. Paul took four pages of notes regarding lessons that can be learned from the attacks on 9/11/12. What is the job of a bodyguard? What did General Patton say about a “good plan”? Why do sheep fear the sheepdog more so than the wolf? We will answer all these questions and more. Don't miss this episode. FEATURING: Shooting News Weekly, TheHill.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike's Tactical [0:08:34] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Mid-Range Rifle Scope and Training - VUDU-X 1-6x24 or New 3-9x32 [0:27:11] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Lessons from the book “13 Hours” by Mitchell Zuckoff and the Annex Team https://amzn.to/3WR6DIj [0:57:05] Addressing Liberal Gun Owners Once More For All the Mask-Wearers – Guns Aren't Just for Old Fat White Guys Any More www.shootingnewsweekly.com Guns are not just for conservative white men thehill.com/opinion

This week we talk about gift ideas, NSFW , plus we review three fantastic books! Lost in Shangri la by Mitchell Zuckoff. Orbital by Samantha Harvey, and Real Americans by Rachael Khong

Week of 5/12/24 at the Library - Chess Club | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Chess Club, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Fall and Rise' by Mitchell Zuckoff.

  On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Sarah Adams and Dave Benton. Sarah Adams and Dave Benton worked together at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Their new book shares their personal, cold-case investigation into the attacks that occurred between September 11th and 12th, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya. Sarah Adams was an Intelligence Analyst and Targeter with the CIA. She also served as the Senior Advisor to the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi. Currently, she leads Department of Defense (DoD) research and development efforts to discover, incubate, and deliver innovative data-driven, technology-enabled solutions to answer complex national security challenges. Dave Benton has over 25 years of experience serving in specialized teams and leadership roles in the military, law enforcement, protective security, and the U.S. Government's Intelligence Community. He was a member of the CIA's Global Response Staff (GRS) team that responded to the September 11th, 2012, terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. His story was told in the book “13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi,” authored by Mitchell Zuckoff.   Pick Up Sarah & Dave's Book: https://a.co/d/8jwaGsE   Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhodieusmc/videos   American Warrior Show: https://americanwarriorshow.com/index.html   SWAG: https://shop.americanwarriorsociety.com/ American Warrior Society please visit: https://americanwarriorsociety.com/

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable saga of The Gremlin Special, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain that tragically crashed during a sightseeing flight over the Baliem Valley, also known as Shangri-La valley, in New Guinea back in 1945. This gripping narrative of survival amidst treacherous terrain, enemy troops, and native inhabitants captured global attention and remains the subject of Mitchell Zuckoff's acclaimed book, "Lost in Shangri-La." Join us as we unravel the harrowing events surrounding the crash, the resilient spirit of the survivors, and the heroic efforts that led to their miraculous rescue. Resources: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/students-teachers/student-resources/research-starters/women-wwii?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAopuvBhBCEiwAm8jaMfvmQnUSNx7brpmuCs-AU5LfJECzjdAQ924aNfv5xuiQ0YDpGop79xoChfYQAvD_BwE https://www.historynet.com/margaret-hastings-shangri-la/ https://www.papua-explorer.com/the-papua-blog/the-baliem-valley/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kaycee-mcintosh/support

An interview with Mitchell Zuckoff, author of The Secret Gate: A True Story of Courage and Sacrifice During the Collapse of Afghanistan. The book covers the true story of an incredible rescue in the frenzied final hours of the U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan.

Today's episode is all about the lives of women in Afghanistan, before and after the U.S. armed forces occupied the country. First, Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with journalist Mitchell Zuckoff about his new book, The Secret Gate, chronicling how activist Homeira Qaderi engineered her escape out of Kabul at the very last minute. Then, Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes asks Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor about Defiant Dreams, which tells of Mahfouz's upbringing under Taliban rule.

Dennis talks to Dennis talks to Mitchell Zuckoff, professor of Journalism of at Boston University and author of Ponzi's Scheme : The True Story of a Financial Legend.  A Best of Prager Hour. Originally broadcast on March 15, 2005.  Dennis talks to David Oshinksy, George Littlefield Professor of American History, University of Texas and author of Polio: An American Story.  A Best of Prager Hour. Originally broadcast on July 28, 2005.  Dennis talks to Ann Karpf, a sociologist and columnist for the Guardian. Her new book is The Human Voice: How This Extraordinary Instrument Reveals Essential Clues about Who We are.  A Best of Prager Hour. Originally broadcast on September 14Thanks 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.

In "Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend," author Mitchell Zuckoff writes about the life of Charles Ponzi, an immigrant from Italy, and what the world was like in 1920 when he promised to double investors' money in just three months ending up as the most successful financial scheme in history. This discussion took place on a 2005 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California. Photo Credit: Suzanne Kreiter.

Join Meghan as she talks with the brilliantly warm, trauma informed author, Jessica DuLong, about her extraordinary book: Saved At The Seawall.  A deeply emotional, and personal telling of one of the greatest stories of hope from 9/11, that you may have never heard before.  Jessica and Meghan talk  PTSD, brain science and the ways in which writing can help manage trauma and allow us to tell some of the most important stories of hope. “The greatest 9/11 story you've never heard.” —   Garrett M. Graff, The Only Plane in the Sky “No one has told this incredible story better than Jessica DuLong. Saved at the Seawall is a moving page-turner.”  — Kenneth T. Jackson, president emeritus, New-York Historical Society        The definitive history of the largest ever waterborne evacuation, when ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels spontaneously converged to rescue nearly 500,000 stranded people from Manhattan on September 11, 2001 SAVED AT THE SEAWALL reveals the dramatic story of how the New York Harbor maritime community heroically delivered stranded commuters, residents, and visitors out of harm's way. Even before the US Coast Guard called for “all available boats,” tugs, ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels had sped to the rescue from points all across New York Harbor. In less than nine hours, captains and crews transported nearly half a million people from Manhattan. Anchored in eyewitness accounts and written by a mariner who served at Ground Zero, SAVED AT THE SEAWALL weaves together the personal stories of people rescued that day with those of the mariners who saved them.  Jessica DuLong describes the inner workings of New York Harbor and reveals the collaborative power of its close-knit community. Initially published as Dust to Deliverance, this edition, released in time for the 20th anniversary, contains new updates: a preface by DuLong and a foreword by Mitchell Zuckoff. https://bookshop.org/books/saved-at-the-seawall-stories-from-the-september-11-boat-lift/9781501759123 https://jessicadulong.com/saved-at-the-seawall/    

Late bloomer Ari Levin joins me for, I'm not kidding, probably the best episode I've made thus far. THEE Charles Ponzi's scheme has so many twists and turns. Charles Ponzi is a mama's boy, he's a pisces, he's 5'2. He's.....the man of my dreams. While many historians have actually pieced together a pretty cogent puzzle of the life Ponzi lived, none are as brave as I am because none of them acknowledge that he's a total smokeshow. I'm sure you're reading this like "she's doing a joke right now" but I AM NOT. Anyways, huge thanks to Mitchell Zuckoff, whose book on Ponzi is enrapturing. Ari is also absolutely hysterical in this episode, he's the perfect podcast guest. Follow @remlevin and catch him in Trigger Happy at the Annoyance on Wednesdays at 9:30! Or anything he's in. He's a gem! 1. Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend, Mitchell Zuckoff, 2006 2. Ponzi's Scheme, Lizzie Peabody, Sidedoor - Smithsonian Institution Podcast, 2020 3. Ponzi: The Incredible True Story of the King of Financial Cons, Donald Dunn, 2004 4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Ponzi 5. This Week In History: The Boston Post Takes Down Charles Ponzi, Edgar B. Herwick III, 2014 PS I actually PAID for the books I mentioned because they weren't on Scribd. If you like stuff like this, consider tossing coins at my PATREON! It's patreon.com/bustedbizbureau

Has your diet lowered your testosterone level? Use CODE MSCS to get 30% off your at-home test and find out: http://trylgc.com/MSCS Thank you to LetsGetChecked for sponsoring this video. John Tiegen leverages over 13 years of high-profile security and force protection expertise within contract and government agencies along with his military experience as a Marine Sergeant. We Discuss war, Chris Rock, Will Smith, UFO sightings, other life, AI, the world today, and of course The Battle of Benghazi: On September 11, 2012, Islamic militants attacked the American Diplomatic Compound in Benghazi, Libya. Quiet and precise, Tig was the most experienced Annex Security Team member. Tig personally saved the lives of many of his team and was paramount in rescuing over two dozen others. He received the Award for Heroism and Valor for his bravery that night. Tig teamed up with other members of the Annex Security Team and New York Times best-selling author, Mitchell Zuckoff, to write 13 Hour: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi which then later turned into the blockbuster movie 13 hours. Check out John Tiegen "Tig" my good friend and a great man. Websites: https://www.johntiegen.com http://Unitedadf.com http://UADFsupport.com ➔ Stay Connected With MSCS MEDIA ► Subscribe: https://cutt.ly/GEDzbsu ►All MSCS MEDIA VIDEO INTERVIEWS: https://www.youtube.com/c/MscsMedia ► All Links to MSCS MEDIA: https://allmylinks.com/mscsmedia #war #military #currentevents #JohnTeigen #Mscsmedia

Today's episode features the first in a series of interviews from SHOT Show 2022, an annual event of the NSSF - the Firearm Industry Trade Association.  We're kicking off the SHOT Show Series at the Maxim Defense booth with Kris “Tanto” Paronto, a former Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and a private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government's Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world.  Kris is a dedicated father and the founder of Battleline Tactical, a firearms and tactical training company. He also co-hosts the Battleline Podcast, where he interviews the best and biggest names in the special operations community.  In this episode, Adam and Kris discuss instructor development and key takeaways to become a well-rounded instructor with the ability to create and maintain attention, engagement, and learning within your students. Kris highlights the importance of learning from your students and collaborating with other instructors. They also dive into gamifying training, utilizing online content, and in-class vs. on-range training.   For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. Our FOUNDERS LAUNCH began today – Become a Founding Member Here.    For 18 years, serving both in uniform and as a private security contractor, Kris “Tanto” Paronto deployed to the most dangerous places in the world to protect America and its interests. He was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11th, 2012.  All alone with no help, these “secret soldiers of Benghazi” fought off terrorists for 13 hours and saved over 20 American lives. Kris's story along with his brothers in arms from that night is told in the book 13 Hours, written by Mitchell Zuckoff.    After giving up his career to go public and tell the truth about Benghazi, Kris founded the 14th Hour Foundation to help ensure that others who've served and sacrificed to protect the American homeland, as well as their immediate families, get the help they need. He has dedicated himself to honoring and helping those who've served and sacrificed for America, after their mission or fight -- their “14th hour.”   Among many other accomplishments, Kris is also author of USA Today Bestseller, The Ranger Wayas well as The Patriot's Creed. His experience and knowledge has led to national speaking events on leadership, faith and overcoming adversity.       LOOKING FOR MORE FREE ONLINE CONTENT?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam's LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis talks to Dennis talks to Mitchell Zuckoff, professor of Journalism of at Boston University and author of Ponzi's Scheme : The True Story of a Financial Legend.A Best of Prager Hour. Originally broadcast on March 15, 2005. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kris “Tanto” Paranto is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. Paronto was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Mr. Paronto's story is told in the book “13 Hours” written by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members.

Mitchell Zuckoff is the Sumner M. Redstone Professor of Narrative Studies at Boston University and the author of eight nonfiction books.

In 1945, a U.S. Army transport plane crashed in New Guinea, leaving three survivors marooned in the island's mountainous interior. Injured, starving, and exhausted, the group seemed beyond the hope of rescue. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe the plight of the stranded survivors and the remarkable plan to save them. We'll also reflect on synthetic fingerprints and puzzle over a suspicious notebook. Intro: What's the shortest possible game of Monopoly if each player plays optimally? Omen or crated inkwell. Sources for our feature on the Gremlin Special: Mitchell Zuckoff, Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II, 2011. Randy Roughton, "Impossible Rescue," Airman, Jan. 26, 2015. John Cirafici, "Lost in Shangri-La," Air Power History 58:3 (Fall 2011), 65. Sara Hov, "Lost in Shangri-La," Army 61:8 (August 2011), 70. Harrison T. Beardsley, "Harrowing Crash in New Guinea," Aviation History 10:2 (November 1999), 46. David Grann, "Plane Crash Compounded by Cannibals," Washington Post, May 22, 2011. Mitchell Zuckoff, "Escape From the Valley of the Lost," Calgary Herald, May 8, 2011. Mitchell Zuckoff, "In 1945, a U.S. Military Plane Crashed in New Guinea," Vancouver Sun, May 7, 2011. Brian Schofield, "A Tumble in the Jungle," Sunday Times, May 1, 2011. Mitchell Zuckoff, "Return to Shangri-La," Boston Globe, April 24, 2011. "Wartime Plane Crash," Kalgoorlie [W.A.] Miner, Sept. 17, 1947. "Glider Saved Fliers, WAC in Wild Valley," [Hagerstown, Md.] Daily Mail, Aug. 14, 1945. Margaret Hastings, "Shangri-La Diary," Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, July 22, 1945. Bob Myers, "Rescued Wac Is En Route to Washington," [Binghamton, N.Y.] Press and Sun-Bulletin, July 9, 1945. "3 Crash Survivors Dramatically Rescued From New Guinea Valley by Glider Snatch Pickup," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, June 30, 1945. "New Guinea's 'Hidden Valley,'" St. Louis Globe-Democrat, June 28, 1945. "Survivors of Mishap in Shangri-La Valley Reach Their Rescuers," Birmingham [Ala.] News, June 20, 1945. "Two Airmen, Wac Await Rescue in Fantastic 'Hidden Valley,'" [Richmond, Va.] Times Dispatch, June 8, 1945. "Plan Rescue of Survivors of Crash in Shangri-La Dutch New Guinea," Del Rio [Texas] News Herald, June 8, 1945. Lynn Neary, "A WWII Survival Epic Unfolds Deep In 'Shangri-La,'" All Things Considered, National Public Radio, April 26, 2011. Listener mail: Sophie Weiner, "These Synthetic Fingerprint Gloves Can Unlock Your Phone," Popular Mechanics, Nov. 12, 2016. "TAPS - Make Touchscreen Gloves Using a Sticker w/ Touch ID," Kickstarter.com (accessed Sept. 23, 2021). Nanotips (last accessed Sept. 23, 2021). Jon Porter, "This Picture of Cheese Helped Send a Man to Prison for 13 Years," The Verge, May 24, 2021. Alex Mistlin, "Feeling Blue: Drug Dealer's 'Love of Stilton' Leads to His Arrest," Guardian, May 24, 2021. Rob Picheta, "Drug Dealer Jailed After Sharing a Photo of Cheese That Included His Fingerprints," CNN, May 25, 2021. Chaim Gartenberg, "WhatsApp Drug Dealer Convicted Using Fingerprints Taken From Photo," The Verge, April 16, 2018. Chris Wood, "WhatsApp Photo Drug Dealer Caught by 'Groundbreaking' Work," BBC News, April 15, 2018. CSChawaii, "CSC Presents Japanese Sign Language - Family" (video), Sept. 25, 2017. Ian Sample, "Copying Keys From Photos Is Child's Play," Guardian, Nov. 14, 2008. Elinor Mills, "Duplicating Keys From a Photograph," CNET, Nov. 19, 2008. "KeyMe: Access & Share Saved Keys" (accessed Sept. 25, 2021). "KeyMe: Access & Share Keys" (accessed Sept. 25, 2021). This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Bill Spencer. Here's a corroborating link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

Following the recent Robert Altman retrospective at the BFI, we're back with a survey of his work ranging from early corporate work like the ‘The Dirty Look' (1956) up to his 2006 swansong, A Prairie Home Companion, via a glut of bona fide classics of American cinema and one or two legendary flops – i.e. Quintet (1979). We discuss the key features of Altman's visionary film style, trace the vicissitudes of his storied career and ‘get into it' on a number of real favourites, including the essential revisionist western texts McCabe and Mrs Miller (1971) and Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) and the brilliantly realised comic musical, Popeye (1980), before finishing up with our top 5 Altman films (at the time of recording!). Featuring covers of ‘The Stranger Song' by Leonard Cohen, ‘Thieves like Us' by Iceage, a Hornpipe/Popeye Theme medley arrangement, ‘It Don't Worry Me' by Keith Carradine and ‘Everything is Food' by Harry Nilsson. Full filmography (in chronological order): Modern Football (1951) The Dirty Look (1954) The James Dean Story (1957) Alfred Hitchcock Presents: “The Young One” and “Together” (1958) M.A.S.H (1970) Brewster McCloud (1970) McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) Images (1972) The Long Goodbye (1973) Thieves Like Us (1974) California Split (1974) Nashville (1975) Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) 3 Women (1977) Quintet (1979) HealtH (1980) Popeye (1980) Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982) Secret Honor (1984) Aria (1987) Tanner ‘88 (1988) The Player (1992) Short Cuts (1993) Kansas City (1996) Dr. T & The Women (2000) Gosford Park (2001) The Company (2003) A Prairie Home Companion (2006) Bibliography: David Thomson (ed.), ‘Altman on Altman', 2006. Doran William Cannon, ‘The Kid Wanted to Fly—So They Gave Him the Air' in The New York Times, Feb. 7, 1971. Mitchell Zuckoff (ed.), ‘Robert Altman: the Oral Biography', 2009. Robert Niemi, ‘The Cinema of Robert Altman: Hollywood Maverick', 2016. Robin Wood, ‘Hollywood from Vietnam to Reagan… and Beyond: Expanded and Revised Edition', 2003. Subscribe to Film Graze on your podcast app of choice. twitter.com/FilmGraze letterboxd.com/Film_Graze/ instagram.com/film.graze/ Co-produced by Emmett Cruddas and Sam Storey

W dniu po dwudziestej rocznicy zamachów na World Trade Center i Pentagon chcemy Was zabrać do Stanów Zjednoczonych Ameryki. Będzie więc aktualna książka opisująca jedenasty września z bardzo osobistej perspektywy, która skupia się na ludziach i emocjach, jakie towarzyszyły Amerykanom w tym dniu. Ela zaproponuje Wam także lekturę uzupełniającą. Natomiast Paya chce się przyjrzeć podziałom toczącym Stany Zjednoczone i empatycznie spojrzeć na amerykańską prawicę po lekturze książki „Obcy we własnym kraju”. Książki, o których rozmawiamy w podkaście, to: Mitchell Zuckoff, „11 września”, tłum. Adrian Stachowski i Paulina Surniak, Wydawnictwo Poznańskie; Judy Melinek i T.J. Mitchell, „Ciało nie kłamie”, tłum. Agnieszka Kalus, wyd. Filia; Arlie Russell Hochschild, „Obcy we własnym kraju”, tłum. Hanna Pustuła, wydawnictwo Krytyki Politycznej. Za książkę „11 września” dziękujemy Wydawnictwu Poznańskiemu. Zachęcamy do odwiedzin na naszym profilu na Instagramie: https://www.instagram.com/juz_tlumacze i na Facebooku https://www.facebook.com/juz.tlumacze Intro: http://bit.ly/jennush

The two boys saw themselves as big-time bad guys, serious criminals who would be infamous from coast to coast. A life of crime requires cash, though, and the easy way to get cash is to take it. So on a chilly weekend, the headed toward the Dartmouth campus, looking for trouble. First published November 2004. Written by Dick Lehr and Mitchell Zuckoff, from "Judgment Ridge".

Half and Susanne Zantop   Half arranged the wooden chair to face inwards, and with a smile, asked how he could help. After a few minutes of chatting, Half turned to get a phone number from his desk.   The person in front of Half waited patiently for him to turn, and at that very moment, silently opened the rucksack sitting on the floor, and pulled out a large, SOG SEAL knife.               Show notes The book Judgement Ridge by Dick Lehr and Mitchell Zuckoff (please support your local bookshop rather than Amazon if you can!)   http://dartreview.com/the-dartmouth-murders-twenty-years-later/   https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/watchingrobertpickton88015/dartmouth-murders-t1577.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Dartmouth_College_murders              

Colm Flynn reports on the man whose name is synonymous with financial fraud. He talks to author Mitchell Zuckoff.

In this podcast, Trish speaks with Kris "Tanto" on his journey through life, how his experiences taught him perseverance and determination through hard and trying times. Get advice from Tanto about facing change and taking the first step in life. He also gives us his full story, where he was born and raised. Why he decided to join the army and all the curve balls that life threw his way. Hear all the things that had to happen to land him in Benghazi as a military contractor, listen to his funny stories from filming 13 Hours, and how he views the movie.His immense bravery and strength are something to aspire to in day-to-day life."You won't get the momentum until you take that first step"Kris Paronto - “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world.Kris was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Kris’s story along with his brothers in arms from that night is told in the book 13 Hours, written by Mitchell Zuckoff.

In this episode: what we thought of Dawn O'Porter's chick-lit novel So Lucky and we'll let you know if a sex party gone wrong makes for a good listen in The Goodbye Party by Louis Nowra.Two Audible editors then describe why they absolutely love the gut-wrenching Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 by Mitchell Zuckoff and Craig Brown's deep dive into the life of Princess Margaret in Ma'am Darling. You'll also hear a clip from author Christy Lefteri, sharing how she handles the trauma she's witnessed in refugee camps in Greece. Here's the full list of reviews/recommendations:Strangeways by Neil Samworth https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Strangeways-Audiobook/B07DQSYHPHSo Lucky by Dawn O' Porter https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/So-Lucky-Audiobook/0008126097The Goodbye Party by Louis Nowra https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Goodbye-Party-Audiobook/B07XLTK3CYFall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 by Mitchell Zuckoff https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Fall-and-Rise-The-Story-of-9-11-Audiobook/000834213XMa'am Darling by Craig Brown https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Maam-Darling-Audiobook/B074B2VSN8Audible Sessions interview with Christy Lefteri https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Christy-Lefteri-Audiobook/B07RCCKV5MThe Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Beekeeper-of-Aleppo-Audiobook/B07L8K2XM6Will Save the Galaxy for Food by Yahtzee Crowshaw https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Will-Save-the-Galaxy-for-Food-Audiobook/B06WLGX93W You can email us your audio recommendations at yhihf@audible.co.uk – we love hearing your voice notes and reading what you have to say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kris Tanto Paranto joins in the conversation to discuss his time in service, Benghazi and life after service. Kris Paronto - “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and a private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world. Kris was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya on September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Kris and his fellow brothers-in-arms story is told in the book 13 Hours written by Mitchell Zuckoff. Kris was born in Alamosa, Colorado, and obtained his Associate Degree from Dixie College (now Dixie State University) in St. George, Utah, Bachelor’s Degree from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado, and Master's Degree from The University of Nebraska at Omaha. He served 4 years in the US Army and an additional 4 years in the US Army National Guard; reaching the rank of Sergeant, then becoming a commissioned officer in 2003. He started contracting for Blackwater Security Consulting in 2003, and continued to deploy on various security contracts, including the Global Response Staff, until 2013. https://kristantoparonto.com/ https://kristantoparonto.com/podcast https://14thhourfoundation.org/ https://kristantoparonto.com/battleline-tactical

The Battle of Benghazi: On September 11, 2011, Islamic militants attacked the American Diplomatic Compound in Benghazi, Libya. Quiet and precise, Tig was the most experienced Annex Security Team member. Defying a stand down order, he along with his team, rushed into burning buildings to defend the Consulate and fought arm-in-arm in defense of the Annex, holding off the radical Islamic terrorist until CIA employees could be safely evacuated. No American forces showed up to assist the security team during those 13 hours of combat and four Americans lost their lives; Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Information Officer Sean Smith, and two CIA operatives, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, both former Navy Seals. If not for the heroic acts of Tig and his team that number would be much greater. Tig personally saved the lives of many of his team and was paramount in rescuing over two dozen others. He received the Award for Heroism and Valor for his bravery that night. Tig teamed up with other members of the Annex Security Team and New York Times best-selling author, Mitchell Zuckoff, to write 13 Hour: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi. “We wanted to honor Bub and Rone by making sure their story—our story—was told and not by the media or politicians in Washington but by those of us who fought alongside them,” Tig stated. In 2015, the book was made into a movie. In 1999, while stationed in Twentynine Palms, California, Tig met his wife Margaret, a native Texan from San Antonio who was in the United States Army. Margaret served in the military for four years before also becoming a contractor. The two have been married for 19 years and are the proud parents to two six-year-old twins. They reside on their ranch in Colorado. https://www.johntiegen.com/pages/bio

Mark joins us to talk about his first hand experience of the battle in Benghazi which inspired the Michael Bay movie “13 Hours” and of course the acclaimed best seller of the same name which Mark wrote with author Mitchell Zuckoff. You can also view the video interview on our official YouTube channel. Please remember to like,share & subscribe

AUTHOR OF -FALL AND RISE: THE STORY OF 9/11

Jessica Wilkerson of the University of Mississippi and Author of "To Live Here, You Have to Fight" on how women drove activism in Appalachia. Mitchell Zuckoff, author of “Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11” and “13 Hours” on preserving the story of 9/11.

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This week at In The Past Lane, the American History podcast, we take a look at the first great police scandal in US history. It occurred in the mid-1890s in New York City when an investigation into the NYPD exposed widespread corruption and brutality throughout the force, from its highest-ranking officers to the lowly beat cop. To walk us through this scandal, I speak with historian Daniel Czitrom about his book, New York Exposed: The Gilded Age Police Scandal That Launched the Progressive Era (Oxford U Press, 2016). It’s a story that makes clear that policing in the US has always been controversial. Further reading about the history of scandals in American History Daniel Czitrom, New York Exposed: The Gilded Age Police Scandal That Launched the Progressive Era (Oxford U Press, 2016) Andy Hughes, A History of Political Scandals: Sex, Sleaze and Spin (2014) George C. Kohn, The New Encyclopedia of American Scandal(2001) Laton McCartney, The Teapot Dome Scandal: How Big Oil Bought the Harding White House and Tried to Steal the Country (Random House, 2009) Mitchell Zuckoff, Ponzi’s Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend (Random House, 2006) Music for This Episode: Jay Graham, ITPL Intro (courtesy, JayGMusic.com) Kevin McCleod, “Impact Moderato” (Free Music Archive) Lee Rosevere, “Going Home” (Free Music Archive) Andy Cohen, “Trophy Endorphins” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “I Am History” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “On The Street” (Free Music Archive) Jon Luc Hefferman, “Winter Trek” (Free Music Archive) The Womb, “I Hope That It Hurts” (Free Music Archive) Production Credits Executive Producer: Lulu Spencer Graphic Designer: Maggie Cellucci Website by: ERI Design Legal services: Tippecanoe and Tyler Too Social Media management: The Pony Express Risk Assessment: Little Big Horn Associates Growth strategies: 54 40 or Fight © In The Past Lane, 2020 Recommended History Podcasts Ben Franklin’s World with Liz Covart @LizCovart The Age of Jackson Podcast @AgeofJacksonPod Backstory podcast – the history behind today’s headlines @BackstoryRadio Past Present podcast with Nicole Hemmer, Neil J. Young, and Natalia Petrzela @PastPresentPod 99 Percent Invisible with Roman Mars @99piorg Slow Burn podcast about Watergate with @leoncrawl The Memory Palace – with Nate DiMeo, story teller extraordinaire @thememorypalace The Conspirators – creepy true crime stories from the American past @Conspiratorcast The History Chicks podcast @Thehistorychix My History Can Beat Up Your Politics @myhist Professor Buzzkill podcast – Prof B takes on myths about the past @buzzkillprof Footnoting History podcast @HistoryFootnote The History Author Show podcast @HistoryDean More Perfect podcast - the history of key US Supreme Court cases @Radiolab Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell @Gladwell Radio Diaries with Joe Richman @RadioDiaries DIG history podcast @dig_history The Story Behind – the hidden histories of everyday things @StoryBehindPod Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen – specifically its American Icons series @Studio360show Uncivil podcast – fascinating takes on the legacy of the Civil War in contemporary US @uncivilshow Stuff You Missed in History Class @MissedinHistory The Whiskey Rebellion – two historians discuss topics from today’s news @WhiskeyRebelPod American History Tellers ‏@ahtellers The Way of Improvement Leads Home with historian John Fea @JohnFea1 The Bowery Boys podcast – all things NYC history @BoweryBoys Ridiculous History @RidiculousHSW The Rogue Historian podcast with historian @MKeithHarris The Road To Now podcast @Road_To_Now Retropod with @mikerosenwald   © In The Past Lane 2020

In this podcast episode, I take a break from the technical topics to which my readers and podcast listeners are accustomed. I wanted to interview someone from outside normal safety circles, someone that can bring a unique perspective on the values we want to hold as safety professionals: integrity, honesty, teamwork, never-quit attitude. Please be sure to listen to the interview as it is not transcribed here. Please read more about Kris below. Kris Paronto Kris Paronto - “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and a private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world. Mr. Paronto was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Mr. Paronto’s story is told in the book “13 Hours” written by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members. The Patriot's Creed When Kris began talking with civilians about his experiences fighting the terrorist attack on the US State Department Special Mission Compound in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012, he was surprised at how often people told him that the story of his extraordinary battle gave them the courage to face tough times in their everyday lives. "The odds were stacked against us that night but the truth is that we refused to quit and we beat them with faith, teamwork, and the principles that were first instilled in me when I joined the Army. You can find those in the Rangers Creed and the Army Values," he says, "and you don't have to be a Special Operations soldier to use them." In The Patriot's Creed, Kris uses the seven core Army Values that all soldiers learn in Basic Combat Training, and the experiences of other servicemen and women and First Responders, to explain how anyone can improve themselves, the world around them, and live a heroic life. The stakes are dramatic for the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to fight for America, and too many of their acts of courage and honor are unknown. The examples of their persistence and discipline will be inspiring to anyone facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. At a time of national polarization, Kris draws attention to values all readers can share and use, and to the honor, integrity, and courage of true patriots who have gone to great lengths to protect and serve. They embody the best of us and make Kris Paronto proud to be an American soldier. The Ranger Way Thousands of people have heard Kris "Tanto" Paronto speak about his experiences in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. But before he was a security contractor, Tanto was a US Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. Rangers are trained to lead by being pushed to their physical and mental limits so that they can perform against impossible odds in punishing situations. In THE RANGER WAY, Tanto shares stories from his training experiences that played a role in his team's heroic response in Benghazi as he explains the importance of demanding excellence when you commit to improving your life. He shows you how to define your mission, set goals that are in alignment with your values, and develop a battle plan that will maximize your chances of success. You will learn why you should never quit and why that is different from never failing. Tanto uses his experiences in Basic and Ranger Training to explore how to deal with mistakes and disappointment like a leader, accept responsibility, and turn every obstacle into an opportunity for growth. You will learn why being of service to others, and being willing to sacrifice, will help you succeed, and how the power of humility, strength, faith, and brotherhood will sustain you on the road to accomplishing your mission. 13 Hours The harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the Battle of Benghazi. 13 HOURS presents, for the first time ever, the true account of the events of September 11, 2012, when terrorists attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound and a nearby CIA station called the Annex in Benghazi, Libya. A team of six American security operators fought to repel the attackers and protect the Americans stationed there. Those men went beyond the call of duty, performing extraordinary acts of courage and heroism, to avert tragedy on a much larger scale. This is their personal account, never before told, of what happened during the thirteen hours of that now-infamous attack. Resources The Patriot's Creed The Ranger Way 13 Hours Book Kris for speaking events here More about Kris Hear the Interview Listen to this interview for Kris's perspective on life, the importance of aligning goals with the mission, and living a life of integrity no matter what obstacles you face. Let me know what you think of this episode on LinkedIn if you have used this app at all - be sure to @ mention Blaine J. Hoffmann or The SafetyPro Podcast LinkedIn page. You can also find the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Robert Tulloch and Jim Parker were like a modern day Leopold and Loeb. The two teenagers believed they were higher beings who could commit murder with impunity. And like their 19th century counterparts, they got caught. Strange Country co-hosts Beth and Kelly discuss this ghastly murder that took the lives to two beloved Dartmouth professors in 2001. This episode's PSA: If you think you're a superior being, you're not. Theme music: Resting Place by A Cast of Thousands. Cite your sources: Bovsun, Mara. “Teens Murder Dartmouth Professors for Cash to Start Their Life of Crime Together.” New York Daily News, 27 July 2014, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/good-deed-bad-good-deed-bad-article-1.1881655. “Killer in Dartmouth Professors Stabbing Case Seeks Early Release from Prison.” Valley News, 26 Apr. 2019, https://vtdigger.org/2019/04/26/killer-dartmouth-professors-stabbing-case-seeks-early-release-prison/. “Killer in Murder of Dartmouth Professors Withdraws Bid for Early Release .” Valley News, 19 July 2019, https://vtdigger.org/2019/06/19/killer-in-murder-of-dartmouth-professors-withdraws-bid-for-early-release/. Lehr, Dick and Mitchell Zuckoff. Judgement Ridge: The True Story Behind the Dartmouth Murders. Harper, 2003. Meek, James. “'It Was Dangerous. That Was the Point'.” The Guardian, 4 June 2001, https://www.theguardian.com/education/2001/jun/04/highereducation.news. Weber, Harry R. “Robert Tulloch: Formative Years.” The Barre Montpelier Times Argus, 29 June 2002, https://www.timesargus.com/news/robert-tulloch-formative-years/article_142305f9-4fa8-5f48-9307-92c44202dfd8.html.  

Broadcasting from the Arrowhead Building Supply Studios and featuring the www.CallTammy.com Real Estate Listener Line, it's Hour Two of Allman in the Morning! This hour, Jamie discusses the news of the day, and speaks with Mitchell Zuckoff. Mitchell is a professor of journalism at Boston University, and the author of numerous books, including 13 Hours (made into a movie), Lost in Shangri-La, and Frozen in Time. As a member of the Spotlight Team (highlighted in the movie “Spotlight”) at the Boston Globe, he was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for investigative reporting and the winner of numerous national awards. His latest work is FALL AND RISE: The Story of 9/11. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the bestselling author and journalist was on book leave from the Boston Globe. His editor called: two airplanes had struck the Twin Towers of New York’s World Trade Center in an apparent terrorist attack. Both passenger jets had taken off from Boston’s Logan Airport. Zuckoff rushed to the newsroom and wrote the lead story that appeared on Page One of the Globe the next day. For months after, Zuckoff wrote about the attacks, the perpetrators, the victims, and their families. So began an abiding commitment to the true story of that day, culminating in FALL AND RISE: The Story of 9/11. 

Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 written by Mitchell Zuckoff shares numerous accounts from September 11, 2001. We highlight a few of the stories from the book and talk about modern implications today, including the political upheaval over medical and victim compensation funding for those affected.

Mitchell Zuckoff, author of “Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11” and “13 Hours” on preserving the story of 9/11. John Connell, author of “The Farmer’s Son: Calving Season on a Family Farm” on the life on an Irish farm.

Mitchell Zuckoff was a reporter for the Boston Globe on 9-11. His meticulously-researched and beautifully-written book about the events of that terrible day is titled "Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11."

What's Trending--a look at the hot topics of the day, including a $100 margarita for Cinco de Mayo and "Look in the sky...its a bird, a plane, no its just two flying dummies." Make Us Feel Good--our heartwarming story of the morning. A man buys dinner for a group of prom goers...but there's a catch.... Greg Harris, CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, chats up the Woodstock 50 exhibit including exclusive film footage and the summer concert series at The Rock Hall. Majic Ways to Save--Matt Granite has Mother's Day Beauty Bargains Bestselling author and journalist Mitchell Zuckoff talks about his book: "Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11" Would You Rather?--Nolan takes sinister glee in posing two equally diabolical scenarios and we must choose one.

Bestselling author and journalist Mitchell Zuckoff talks about his book: "Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11"

It's been almost 18 years since Islamic terrorists murdered nearly 3,000 Americans in the 9/11 attacks. What are some of the personal stories of horror and heroism that the next generation needs to know? Award-winning journalist Mitchell Zuckoff, who covered 9/11 for the Boston Globe, joins me to talk about it and his book, "Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11." Plus: Dr. Kevin Leman discusses the secrets to lifelong romance in his book, "The Intimate Connection." That's next time on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

May 2nd - Mitchell Zuckoff, Dan Mason, Jeremy Wade

May 2nd - Mitchell Zuckoff, Dan Mason, Jeremy Wade

Author Mitchell Zuckoff joined Paul Pacelli to talk about his latest book, "Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11"

Chuck Woolery and Mark Young are joined by Benghazi hero Kris Paronto. Kris joins Chuck and Mark to discuss some of the events surrounding Benghazi and share more about what he has been doing recently. They start off by talking about confidence and being given the "hero" tag. Kris explains why he does not see himself as a hero and still thinks it's strange when he is recognized in public. Chuck and Mark share some thoughts on why that is different than today's younger generations. Mark moves the conversation into the events in Benghazi that almost cost Kris his life. Kris shares more about being abandoned by our government in a time of crisis and how military assets were available in the area but never accessed by the government. Also, Chuck and Mark ask Kris about his thoughts on our involvement in the middle east. He shares his experiences that illustrate why we should not be intervening. Kris adds that when we do get involved, we do not go in with intention of fixing the issue as quickly as possible. They finish up by discussing what Kris has been doing lately. They learn more about his latest book and newest series that will be released soon. Kris also shares more about his tactical weapons training that he has been doing across the country and what the classes offer. More about Kris Paronto: Kris Paronto - "Tanto" as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government's Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world. Mr. Paronto was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Mr. Paronto's story is told in the book 13 Hours, written by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members. Mr. Paronto was born in Alamosa, Colorado, and obtained his Associate Degree from Dixie College (now Dixie State University) in St. George, Utah, Bachelor's Degree from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado, and master's degree from The University of Nebraska at Omaha. He served 4 years in the US Army and an additional 4 years in the US Army National Guard reaching the rank of Sergeant, then become a commissioned officer in 2003. He started contracting for Blackwater Security Consulting in 2003 and continued to deploy on various security contracts, including the Global Response Staff until 2013. Mr. Paronto has been involved in security operations in hostile environments for over 10 years. His team's involvement with the September 11th, 2012 attack on the US special mission in Benghazi, Libya, was paramount in the saving of US lives and assets. He is a proven leader, teammate and friend to those who have deployed with him, and a devout father to three children. Connect with Kris Paronto: Website(s): www.KrisTantoParonto.com www.BattlelineTactical.com Facebook: @krisparonto13 Instagram: @official_kris_tanto_paronto

John "TIG" Tiegen was on his third trip to Benghazi, Libya for the CIA's GRS when the attack of September 11, 2012 occurred. TIG was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission. He directly saved the lives of many on his team, and was paramount in saving over 2 dozen lives while fighting off terrorists from the US Special Mission and the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. TIG received the Award For Heroism and Valor in recognition of his bravery. He is the co-author of 13 Hours along with members of the Annex Security team and NYT's best-selling author, Mitchell Zuckoff. He also consulted on the movie 13 Hours The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi and helped with the set design and the movie script. He could have walked away from his work after that night. He could have turned his back on the country he feels betrayed by - but instead, he returned to work, and continues doing his part to serve others. Today TIG and his wife - also a veteran and a former contractor - run Beyond the Battlefield, a non-profit organization designed to help veterans struggling with the aftermath of combat. Read the full article, watch the video, and more here

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 241, originally published in January 2015. Today's Holistic Survival Show sees author, Mitchell Zuckoff, as guest to describe how a straightforward swindle was transformed into months of notorious money-making in the hands of Charles Ponzi. We can learn a huge amount from the history and the figures, but Jason Hartman also steers the discussion into a more contemporary tone, asking Zuckoff for his advice on identifying bad deals and how to avoid getting sucked in. Key Takeaways: 1.57 – Mitchell Zuckoff takes us through the past of the man who characterized Ponzi schemes 06.34 – Swindles have existed for centuries, but what makes a Ponzi scheme so specific? 11.57 – Strangely, there is evidence to suggest that Ponzi's intentions weren't even as swindling as presumed 17.34 – The success Ponzi had in such a short time is really mind-boggling. Consider inflation as well and you can understand why he gained such notoriety 18.08 – It's important that we learn from these aspects of history to not get caught up ourselves 22.25 – Unbelievably, people are still getting caught up in scandals involving money in Nigeria. What definition of skeptical do these people live by? Website: www.MitchellZuckoff.com

In this Between The Frames segment, Chris discusses some specific production topics including: Filmmaking as jazz Improvisation Knowing your actors personally Asking for input Self-care Problem solving/conflict resolution Being present He covers their importance and some best practices to get the most out of each. He also recommends a list of tools and resources in the form of books, apps, and podcasts that serve the pre-production process, from organization to time management and communication. Here they are: The Q&A With Jeff Goldsmith.This podcast is an invaluable resource. The back-catalog is astoundingly large and you’ll have inspiration for weeks. Goldsmith knows how to ask the right questions of his guest filmmakers, actors, writers, etc. The Treatment.Host Elvis Mitchell has been around for a while and is a great lover of cinema. He’s done some great interviews from the past and, in this regular show, he dives into true filmmaking craft and appreciation. The Director's Cut.Brought to you by the Director’s Guild of America, this interview show features some Q&As with today’s biggest directors, including Darren Aronofsky, Guillermo Del Toro, Quentin Tarantino, and many many more. There’s no shortage of information here. Off Camera With Sam Jones.Sam Jones sits down with great actors and film/TV artists to discuss process. Not only is it fascinating from a fan perspective, but you’ll get many little gems about onset dynamics and how-tos. Rebel Without A Crew, by Robert Rodriguez.I don’t think there’s a more reputable or important book on independent filmmaking out there. This one is like a bible of sorts. If you haven’t heard of it before, you just need to read it. That’s all there is to it. The Daily Show (The Oral History), by Chris Smith, forward by Jon Stewart.This book was a great peak inside how an American institution grew, evolved, and engendered a collaborative production environment, even under great pressure and scrutiny. It’s a great example of production health being a top-down enterprise. The Friedkin Connection: A Memoir, by William Friedkin.This was not only a remarkable walk through a truly remarkable period in cinema history, but also a powerful reminder that your filmmaking principals should be firm. The audiobook is also read by Friedkin himself. Robert Altman: The Oral Biography, by Mitchell Zuckoff. Altman is one of American cinema’s truest pioneers—a filmmaker’s filmmaker in the classic sense. This book cobbles together interviews with his family, friends and collaborators—many of whom belong to multiple categories. Through their testimonials the reader gets a comprehensive sense of Altman’s unique and collectivist process. The truest example of filmmaker as jazz band leader. Headspace app. This app got me through some very stressful times while producing Counterintelligence. You can do the 10 day beginners course for free, then pay to access advanced and specific courses, like meditations to enhance focus, reduce stress, calm anxiety, and sleep better. I’ve tried many of these to great results. If you’re about to undergo a production, this definitely will not hurt you to try. Click here to visit this info on ShoHawk.com!

Sometimes, you're in your home. The doors are locked. You're careful about who you let in... and yet tragedy finds you anyway. A huge and grateful shout-out to Dick from the True Crime Brewery podcast for his patience and feedback about this case. Promos from the Mens Rea and Asian Madness podcasts... thanks for trusting me with your voices! This episode derived significant information from the 2003 book "Judgment Ridge," by Mitchell Zuckoff and Dick Lehr. I might have reached different conclusions about the boys, but I fully admire the depth of their research and thought. Other sources include the Boston Globe, the New Hampshire Union Leader and WMUR.  Thank you for listening. Please send feedback my way, through your podcatcher of choice, on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram at IWBpodcast, or by email at IWBpodcast@gmail.com.

As a member of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, Kris "Tanto" Paronto (@krisparonto) assisted in saving over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. His story, along with his five surviving annex security team members, is told in the book “13 Hours” written by Mitchell Zuckoff. When you hear the words, "Benghazi, Libya" you might think of that book, and subsequent movie, 13 hours. You might think of the terrorist attack, the death of a US Ambassador Stevens, and the coverup that followed. Today Kris joins me to talk about what really happened that night, the importance of living your life to a code, how to incorporate "Battle Rhythms" into your life, why every man must choose the "hard right" over the "easy wrong", and how we can all live The Ranger Way. Please leave us a review at http://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: http://orderofman.com/114   Website: http://orderofman.com

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) R | 2h 2min | Action, Crime, Thriller | 10 February 2017 (USA) After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Director: Chad Stahelski Writers: Derek Kolstad, Derek Kolstad (based on characters created by) Stars: Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane | @johnwickmovie 13 Hours (2016) R | 2h 24min | Action, Drama, History | 15 January 2016 (USA) During an attack on a U.S. compound in Libya, a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos. Director: Michael Bay Writers: Chuck Hogan (screenplay), Mitchell Zuckoff (book) Stars: John Krasinski, Pablo Schreiber, James Badge Dale From Beyond (1986) R | 1h 26min | Horror, Sci-Fi | 24 October 1986 (USA) From Beyond Poster A group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms. Director: Stuart Gordon Writers: H.P. Lovecraft (short story), Brian Yuzna (adaptation) | 3 more credits » Stars: Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ted Sorel |

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) R | 2h 2min | Action, Crime, Thriller | 10 February 2017 (USA) After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Director: Chad Stahelski Writers: Derek Kolstad, Derek Kolstad (based on characters created by) Stars: Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane | @johnwickmovie 13 Hours (2016) R | 2h 24min | Action, Drama, History | 15 January 2016 (USA) During an attack on a U.S. compound in Libya, a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos. Director: Michael Bay Writers: Chuck Hogan (screenplay), Mitchell Zuckoff (book) Stars: John Krasinski, Pablo Schreiber, James Badge Dale From Beyond (1986) R | 1h 26min | Horror, Sci-Fi | 24 October 1986 (USA) From Beyond Poster A group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms. Director: Stuart Gordon Writers: H.P. Lovecraft (short story), Brian Yuzna (adaptation) | 3 more credits » Stars: Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ted Sorel |

Episode 151: Kris "Tanto" Paronto - 13 Hours: A Secret Soldier Of Benghazi Kris Paronto - “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world. Mr. Paronto was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Mr. Paronto’s story is told in the book “13 Hours” written by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members. Michael Bay directed the movie (based on the book) titled "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" Episode 151: Kris "Tanto" Paronto - 13 Hours: A Secret Soldier Of Benghazi Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “I Will Never Ask You To Do Something I wouldn't Do Myself" In This Episode, You Will Learn: Being selfless, of service to others, and sacrificing will help you sustain excellence Humility, strength, and faith have led to Tanto's success and his ability to stay alive "The best leaders continually learn" All of the death he saw in Iraq and other war zones helped prepare him for the Benghazi attacks How accurate the movie "13 Hours" was to what happened in real life How often he still speaks with the other soldiers from that night Did he really wear shorts (like the movie portrays) that night? If so, why? "Rangers are experts at belt fed weapons" Why they were forced to wait 25 minutes at the annex prior to leaving What it was like hearing on the radio, "GRS (his group), where are you? We are going to F'n die" Tanto's thoughts Hillary Clinton's leadership (not good) Why there were forced to sign 2 non-disclosures -- including one at the memorials The amount of money you can make in 9 months as a security contractor What happens when you come home from a job over seas and how it negatively impacts your life How PTSD has impacted him The CIA fired him for telling his story publicly -- telling the truth Tanto and his teammates voted... They all chose to tell the truth -- And it got them fired What it's like to be in the audience for one of Tanto's speeches “Hillary Clinton is a failed leader. This is not a political statement. She is a sociopath." - Kris "Tanto" Paronto Continue Learning: Read: 13 Hours Watch: 13 Hours - The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Follow Tanto on Twitter: @KrisParonto To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 047: David Marquet - "Turn The Ship Around" Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Kris "Tanto" Paronto on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From kristantoparonto.com Kris Paronto - “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world. Mr. Paronto was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Mr. Paronto’s story is told in the book “13 Hours” written by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members. Michael Bay directed the movie (based on the book) titled "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi"

What really happened in Benghazi? Kris Paronto was there – right in the fight. Kris is one of six American security operatives who fought for 13 hours, risking their lives to save dozens of others that night at the U.S. State Department compound in Benghazi. Kris sits down with Jonathan Bernis to discuss that now-infamous attack, what led up to it, and the controversy afterward. His book, written with the surviving members of his team and with the help of New York Times bestselling author Mitchell Zuckoff, was recently made into the movie, “13 Hours.”

What really happened in Benghazi? Kris Paronto was there – right in the fight. Kris is one of six American security operatives who fought for 13 hours, risking their lives to save dozens of others that night at the U.S. State Department compound in Benghazi. Kris sits down with Jonathan Bernis to discuss that now-infamous attack, what led up to it, and the controversy afterward. His book, written with the surviving members of his team and with the help of New York Times bestselling author Mitchell Zuckoff, was recently made into the movie, “13 Hours.”

What really happened in Benghazi? Kris Paronto was there – right in the fight. Kris is one of six American security operatives who fought for 13 hours, risking their lives to save dozens of others that night at the U.S. State Department compound in Benghazi. Kris sits down with Jonathan Bernis to discuss that now-infamous attack, what led up to it, and the controversy afterward. His book, written with the surviving members of his team and with the help of New York Times bestselling author Mitchell Zuckoff, was recently made into the movie, “13 Hours.”

Who doesn't love a good scandal - so long as it doesn't involve them? This week at In The Past Lane we examine the important -- and often positive -- role scandals have played in American history. Here's the lineup: 1) a short segment on the role of scandals in US history 2) an interview with historian Daniel Czitrom about his new book, New York Exposed: The Gilded Age Police Scandal That Launched the Progressive Era (Oxford U Press, 2016). We talk about the famous Lexow Commission investigation into allegations of widespread corruption involving the political machine Tammany Hall and the New York City Police Dept. Dan also draws important links to key issues confronting American society in 2016 - police violence and the origins of the so-called "blue wall of silence" and voting suppression efforts. 3) a look at the scandal in the meatpacking industry triggered by the publication in 1906 of Upton Sinclair's famous novel, The Jungle. Show notes page http://inthepastlane.com/episode-011-scandal-in-american-history/ Episode 011 notes and credits Further reading about the history of Scandals in American History Daniel Czitrom, New York Exposed: The Gilded Age Police Scandal That Launched the Progressive Era (Oxford U Press, 2016) Andy Hughes, A History of Political Scandals: Sex, Sleaze and Spin (2014) George C. Kohn, The New Encyclopedia of American Scandal(2001) Laton McCartney, The Teapot Dome Scandal: How Big Oil Bought the Harding White House and Tried to Steal the Country (Random House, 2009) Mitchell Zuckoff, Ponzi’s Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend (Random House, 2006) Andrew Burt, “The 1826 Kidnapping, Allegedly by a Cabal of Freemasons, That Changed American Politics Forever,” Slate.comMay 15, 2015 Music for This Episode: Jay Graham, ITPL Intro (courtesy, JayGMusic.com) Kevin McCleod, “Impact Moderato” (Free Music Archive) Lee Rosevere, “Going Home” (Free Music Archive) Andy Cohen, “Trophy Endorphins” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “I Am History” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “On The Street” (Free Music Archive) Jon Luc Hefferman, “Winter Trek” (Free Music Archive) The Womb, “I Hope That It Hurts” (Free Music Archive)

What really happened in Benghazi? Journalist and author Mitchell Zukoff says he knows. In his extraordinary book 13 HOURS, THE INSIDE ACCOUNT OF WHAT REALLY HAPPENED IN BENGHAZI, co-written with the surviving American security operators who fought that fateful night September 11, 2012 against the attack by Islamic militants on the US State Department Special Mission Compound and a nearby CIA station called the Annex in Benghazi, Libya, Zuckoff presented for the first time ever the true account of the events and offered a step by step look at how they unfolded. The source for the blockbuster film, 13 HOURS, the author of the book joins Halli at her table on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show for an in-depth conversation, Wednesday, January 20, 3 pm ET. Mitchell Zuckoff is a professor of journalism at Boston University. His books include FROZEN IN TIME: AN EPIC STORY OF SURVIVAL about a US military airplane that crashed on the Greenland glacier during WWII, the subsequent hunt for the plane and Zuckoff's own role in helping to find the plane buried in the ice decades later and LOST IN SHANGRI-LA. Zuckoff received a master's degree from the University of Missouri and was a Batten Fellow at the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. Zuckoff's magazine work has appeared in The New Yorker, Fortune and elsewhere. Written from the perspective of the surviving members of the security team who were involved in the fighting, Zuckoff insists the Benghazi contractor's story is credible. You decide when Mitchell Zuckoff, bestselling author of 13 HOURS, the basis for director Michael Bay's new controversial film, 13 HOURS, talks with Halli on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Wednesday, January 20, 3 pm ET. For more information visit Halli Casser-Jayne dot com.

The new film "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi", based on the book by Mitchell Zuckoff of the same name, is the true story of the 2012 attack on the US Embassy in Lybia. Mark “Oz” Geist and John “Tig” Tiegen are two of the former Marines who were there during the attack. During this interview we speak to them about what it was like, why they've gone public with their story, and how accurate the book and film are to the events as they actually happened.

Mitchell Zuckoff is a veteran journalist and prolific historian. A two-decade career as a roving correspondent for The Boston Globe won him numerous accolades, including a Pulitzer Prize nomination. As […]

Mitchell Zuckoff is a veteran journalist and prolific historian. A two-decade career as a roving correspondent for The Boston Globe won him numerous accolades, including a Pulitzer Prize nomination. As an author, his recent New York Times bestsellers include two larger-than-life WWII aviation thrillers: Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the […]

Kris Paronto fought in three fire fights as part the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Mr. Paronto’s story is told in the book “13 Hours” written by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members.

Today's Holistic Survival Show sees author, Mitchell Zuckoff, as guest to describe how a straightforward swindle was transformed into months of notorious money-making in the hands of Charles Ponzi. We can learn a huge amount from the history and the figures, but Jason Hartman also steers the discussion into a more contemporary tone, asking Zuckoff for his advice on identifying bad deals and how to avoid getting sucked in.    Key Takeaways 01.57 – Mitchell Zuckoff takes us through the past of the man who characterized Ponzi schemes.  06.34 – Swindles have existed for centuries, but what makes a Ponzi scheme so specific? 11.57 – Strangely, there is evidence to suggest that Ponzi's intentions weren't even as swindling as presumed. 17.34 – The success Ponzi had in such a short time is really mind-boggling. Consider inflation as well and you can understand why he gained such notoriety.  18.08 – It's important that we learn from these aspects of history to not get caught up ourselves. 22.25 – Unbelievably, people are still getting caught up in scandals involving money in Nigeria. What definition of skeptical do these people live by? 27.38 – Find out more about today's guest at www.MitchellZuckoff.com    Mentioned in this episode www.MitchellZuckoff.com

Jason Hartman is extremely excited about the upcoming Meet the Masters event and hopes you'll be able to join him this year. In his Creating Wealth intro, he talks about Houston, oil prices, the negatives of investing in North Dakota, and looking out for the crooks that just want to steal your money.    Our Creating Wealth guest today is Mitchell Zuckoff. He is the author of 7 books and a professor at the Boston University. He was also a reporter for 20 years and is originally a New York native. He talks to Jason about the Ponzi scheme, how to spot a bad deal, Bernie Madoff, and more in today's episode.    Key Takeaways: 3:10 – There's a lot of scams out there, don't invest in someone who's a crook, an idiot, or untrustworthy.  6:25 – Jason learned that a diamond can slow down the speed of light.  10:25 – Jason is excited for the Meet the Masters conference. This upcoming one would be the 16th Meet the Masters event.  12:10 – Oil prices are down and experts will be talking about that at the Meet the Masters conference.  16:00 – Jason feels that North Dakota is not a stable economy for real estate investing just yet.  18:10 – Mitchell talks about the book he wrote about Charles Ponzi.  25:10 – How did Charles Ponzi start the Ponzi scheme? Mitchell explains.  29:20 – Based on Charles Ponzi's actions, he didn't consider himself a con man.  32:10 -  Ponzi's business, or scheme, grew from word of mouth.  35:50 – If a deal sounds too good to be true, be sure to do a background check before you invest any money.  39:10 – Do people really fall for those Nigerian email scams? Mitchell says yes.    42:15 – The schemers are always trying to stay one step ahead. Mentioned In This Episode:   http://www.mitchellzuckoff.com

The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine takes a comprehensive look at 13 HOURS, THE INSIDE ACCOUNT OF WHAT REALLY HAPPENED IN BENGHAZI. Joining Halli at her table is journalist and author of the book of the same title, Mitchell Zuckoff.In 13 HOURS: THE INSIDE ACCOUNT OF WHAT REALLY HAPPENED IN BENGHAZI, co-written with the surviving American security operators who fought that fateful night in the 2012 attack by Islamic militants on the US State Department Special Mission Compound and a nearby CIA station called the Annex in Benghazi, Libya, Zuckoff presents for the first time ever, the true account of the events and offers a step by step look at how they unfolded. The account in 13 HOURS “is not about what officials in the U.S. government knew, said, or did before or after the attack”, but is instead about the 13-hour Benghazi incident from the perspective of the surviving members of the security team who were involved in the fighting.Bestselling author Mitchell Zuckoff is a professor of journalism at Boston University. His books include FROZEN IN TIME: AN EPIC STORY OF SURVIVAL about a US military airplane that crashed on the Greenland glacier during WWII, the subsequent hunt for the plane and Zuckoff's own role in helping to find the plane buried in the ice decades later and LOST IN SHANGRI-LA. Zuckoff received a master's degree from the University of Missouri and was a Batten Fellow at the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. Zuckoff's magazine work has appeared in The New Yorker, Fortune and elsewhere. The harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the Battle of Benghazi with bestselling author of 13 HOURS, Mitchell Zuckoff. For more information visit Halli Casser-Jayne dot com. 

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On April 16, 2014, Mitchell Zuckoff delivered the 2014 Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture entitled "Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II." The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

On April 17, Mitchell Zuckoff delivered the 2014 Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture entitled "Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II.

In November of 1942, a U.S. cargo plane on a routine flight crashed into the Greenland ice cap, setting in motion an extraordinary chain of events. Four days after the crash, a B-17 searching for the missing cargo plane also went down in a blinding storm. All nine crewmembers survived the crash, and an amphibious Grumman Duck was sent on a daring rescue mission to bring them home. After picking up one member of the B-17 crew, the rescuers of this third flight flew into a severe storm and vanished.

On April 5, 2012, Mitchell Zuckoff delivered the 2012 Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture entitled Lost in Shangri-La: A Story of Survival and Rescue during World War II. The Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture was named in honor of the former president of the VHS (1989–91). Near the end of World War II, a plane carrying twenty-four members of the United States military, including nine Women's Army Corps members, crashed into the New Guinea jungle. Three survivors were stranded deep in a jungle valley inhabited by cannibals. The story of their survival and the efforts undertaken to save them are the crux of Lost in Shangri-La. A riveting story of deliverance under the most unlikely circumstances, Mitchell Zuckoff's book deserves its place among the great survival stories of World War II. Zuckoff teaches journalism at Boston University. (Introduction by Paul Levengood) The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

On May 23, 2013, Rick Atkinson delivered the 2013 Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture entitled "The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945." The Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture was named in honor of the former president of the VHS and takes place in the spring. Because "Punky" Christian was a decorated veteran of the Normandy Campaign, we have focused the series on topics from the era of World War II. Previous speakers have included Elizabeth and Michael Norman, Robert Edsel, and Mitchell Zuckoff. (Introduction by Paul Levengood)

On May 23, 2013 Rick Atkinson delivered the 2013 Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture entitled "The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945." The Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture was named in honor of the former president of the VHS and takes place in the spring. Because "Punky" Christian was a decorated veteran of the Normandy Campaign, we have focused the series on topics from the era of World War II. Previous speakers have included Elizabeth and Michael Norman, Robert Edsel, and Mitchell Zuckoff. The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

Author of “Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II”

Last night, former Boston Globe Spotlight team member, award-winning reporter and current BU journalism professor Mitchell Zuckoff joined me in studio for the full 8pm hour to discuss his incredible book Lost in Shangri La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II. "On May 13, 1945, twenty-four officers and enlisted men and women stationed on what was then Dutch New Guinea boarded a transport plane named the Gremlin Special for a sightseeing trip over “Shangri-La,” a beautiful and mysterious valley surrounded by steep, jagged mountain peaks deep within the island’s uncharted jungle. But the pleasure tour became an unforgettable battle for survival when the plane crashed. Miraculously, three passengers survived – WAC Corporal Margaret Hastings, Lieutenant John McCollom, and Sergeant Kenneth Decker. Emotionally devastated, badly injured, and vulnerable to disease, parasites, and poisonous snakes in the wet jungle climate, the trio was caught between man-eating headhunters and the enemy Japanese. With nothing to sustain them but a handful of candy and their own fortitude, they endured a harrowing trek down the mountainside – straight into a primitive tribe of superstitious natives who had never before seen a white man or woman. Lost in Shangri-La recounts this incredible true-life adventure for the first time. A riveting work of narrative nonfiction that vividly brings to life an odyssey at times terrifying, enlightening, and comic, Lost in Shangri-La is a thrill ride from beginning to end." I don’t have time for or interest in novels. What I love are history books that read like novels. This is one of those books. Mitchell brings his reporters chops to the book, traveling around the world to talk to survivors and even the primitive tribesmen (did I mention they are cannibals?) who found them way back in 1945. This is just an incredible piece of storytelling and I hope we did the book justice, because I cannot recommend it highly enough. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-8pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Last night, former Boston Globe Spotlight team member, award-winning reporter and current BU journalism professor Mitchell Zuckoff joined me in studio for the full 8pm hour to discuss his incredible book Lost in Shangri La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II. "On May 13, 1945, twenty-four officers and enlisted men and women stationed on what was then Dutch New Guinea boarded a transport plane named the Gremlin Special for a sightseeing trip over “Shangri-La,” a beautiful and mysterious valley surrounded by steep, jagged mountain peaks deep within the island’s uncharted jungle. But the pleasure tour became an unforgettable battle for survival when the plane crashed. Miraculously, three passengers survived – WAC Corporal Margaret Hastings, Lieutenant John McCollom, and Sergeant Kenneth Decker. Emotionally devastated, badly injured, and vulnerable to disease, parasites, and poisonous snakes in the wet jungle climate, the trio was caught between man-eating headhunters and the enemy Japanese. With nothing to sustain them but a handful of candy and their own fortitude, they endured a harrowing trek down the mountainside – straight into a primitive tribe of superstitious natives who had never before seen a white man or woman. Lost in Shangri-La recounts this incredible true-life adventure for the first time. A riveting work of narrative nonfiction that vividly brings to life an odyssey at times terrifying, enlightening, and comic, Lost in Shangri-La is a thrill ride from beginning to end." I don’t have time for or interest in novels. What I love are history books that read like novels. This is one of those books. Mitchell brings his reporters chops to the book, traveling around the world to talk to survivors and even the primitive tribesmen (did I mention they are cannibals?) who found them way back in 1945. This is just an incredible piece of storytelling and I hope we did the book justice, because I cannot recommend it highly enough. The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-8pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

"Lost in Shangri-La"...a true story of survival...a rescue mission in WW2...Mitchell Zuckoff with some great history.  I find out what a "snood" is.    Interesting side history on Osama bin Laden.   Congressman Bruce Braley with a proposal to deal with sex abuse in the military.   Then, an Iowa congressional candidate, Christie Vilsack,  is in search of Iowa values.   Then,  Joel McDurmon writes "God versus Socialism"....hint:  God wins.

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) R | 2h 2min | Action, Crime, Thriller | 10 February 2017 (USA) After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Director: Chad Stahelski Writers: Derek Kolstad, Derek Kolstad (based on characters created by) Stars: Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane | @johnwickmovie 13 Hours (2016) R | 2h 24min | Action, Drama, History | 15 January 2016 (USA) During an attack on a U.S. compound in Libya, a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos. Director: Michael Bay Writers: Chuck Hogan (screenplay), Mitchell Zuckoff (book) Stars: John Krasinski, Pablo Schreiber, James Badge Dale From Beyond (1986) R | 1h 26min | Horror, Sci-Fi | 24 October 1986 (USA) From Beyond Poster A group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms. Director: Stuart Gordon Writers: H.P. Lovecraft (short story), Brian Yuzna (adaptation) Stars: Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ted Sorel |