Podcasts about Oak

Gawain Towler is a cultural commentator and international political strategist. He is the former Director of Communications for Reform UK, was formerly the Communications Director for the Brexit party and for UKIP before that. He worked closely with Nigel Farage since 2004 in that capacity. His current role is as senior advisor at Bradshaw Advisory and as a partner at Oak insights. Gawain's links: X https://x.com/Towler Topics: ●Mass immigration ●Stopping immigrant boats ●Rwanda deportations of knife & machete wielding thugs ●The Police and censorship ●Grooming gangs ●Keir Starmer ●War ●Lobbyists ●Pubs-is there an undeclared campaign to close them? ●Civil War or just more riots? #news #uk #politics #starmer #reform

J.R. Jamison is joined by former co-host Kelsey Timmerman to discuss his latest book, Regenerating Earth: Farmers Working with Nature to Feed Our Future, and later Kelsey sits down with an Indiana farmer to explore how he's working to build a local food system while healing the land through regenerative farming practices. Music in this episode - "I Leaned My Back Against an Oak (after The Water is Wide)" by AxletreeLicensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.From the Free Music Archive.

Dr. Andrew Wakefield discusses his vaccine safety advocacy and the impact of his film "Protocol 7" on public awareness. He highlights Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment to major health agencies as a crucial development and calls for reforms to remove conflicts of interest. Wakefield critiques pharmaceutical advertising's influence on media integrity and addresses rising parental distrust due to mandatory vaccines and increasing autism diagnoses. He previews a new project aimed at supporting families with autism and emphasizes the need for transparency in vaccine discussions, while expressing hope for future reform in the vaccine safety narrative. PROTOCOL 7 - An Andy Wakefield Film   WEBSITE          protocol7.movie  X/TWITTER      x.com/P7Movie INSTAGRAM     instagram.com/protocol7movie Andy Wakefield has been likened to the Dreyfus of his generation -- a doctor falsely accused of scientific and medical misconduct, whose discoveries opened up entirely new perceptions of childhood autism, the gut-brain link, and vaccine safety. As an ‘insider,' the price for his discoveries and his refusal to walk away from the issues they raised, was swift and brutal, with loss of job, career, reputation, honours, colleagues, and country. And yet he enjoys a huge and growing support from around the world. Wakefield's stance made him a trusted place for whistle-blowers -- from government and industry to confess and ‘download.' He has extraordinary stories to share. Wakefield is now an award-winning filmmaker. Despite elaborate attempts at censorship, his documentary VAXXED: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe – the revelations of a vaccine scientist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- changed the public mindset on the truth about vaccine safety. Wakefield's is a story that starts with professional trust in the instincts of mothers, choice and consequences, a quest for truth, and perseverance against overwhelming odds. Andy has long pursued the scientific link between childhood vaccines, intestinal inflammation, & neurological injury in children.   Dr. Wakefield is the co-founder of the Autism Media Channel & the founder of 7th Chakra Films.   He is the director of his first major narrative feature, the recently released #Protocol7,  co-written with Terry Rossio (Aladdin, Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean, Fast and Furious, Godzilla vs. King Kong).   Connect with Hearts of Oak...

Oak trees have a very particular sound this time of year. It's to do with the leaves. Their texture, shape and contours. How they catch and filter the breeze. On a warm spring day, like this one the Lento box captured last month in rural Shropshire, you can hear the softness of the moving air sonified by banks of oak leaves. The scene around the microphone box, tied to the trunk of a relatively young oak tree, is endlessly rural. Ahead, over a bank thick with tangled shrubs, a wide field, vibrant green, is dotted with sheep and lambs. Song birds sing out from around the small nature reserve. A place called Poles Coppice. A point on the landscape with many neatly hidden well occupied perches. Birds are like nothing else. Their songs illuminate dusky shadows between the trees. And carry far. Over fields, bathed in late afternoon sun. And sheep, dutifully grazing   * Poles Coppice nature reserve is quite remote and has a lovely sound-feel, thanks to its resident birds and oak trees. the country road that can sometimes be heard mid-left of scene (far distant) leads to a small town called Minsterley. When that day last month we set out to capture the spring sound of Shropshire we auditioned various locations before eventually stumbling upon this particularly peaceful little place. Thank you to the guardians of Poles Coppice who created this nature reserve. We are so glad to be able to share its natural sound. 

Start Artist Song Time Album Year FEATURED ARTIST 0:00:57 Oak No Such Place 6:00 The Third Sleep 2025 0:08:14 Oak London 4:12 The Third Sleep 2025 0:13:20 Oak Run Into the Sun 5:26 The Third Sleep 2025 0:19:55 Oak Borders 6:21 The Third Sleep 2025 0:26:53 Oak Shimmer 7:23 The Third Sleep 2025 0:36:56 Oak […]

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Miss JB For Breakfast?JB discussed when your holiday went wrong!?! Plus check out this weeks Joke for an Oak winner and a jam expert?!

Professor Angus Dalgleish shares insights from his 40-year career in oncology, focusing on innovative cancer treatment approaches and the role of immunotherapy. He reflects on his transition from traditional chemotherapy to employing the immune system in combatting cancer, drawing on his earlier HIV/AIDS research. Dalgleish emphasizes the significance of personalized treatment plans and the emotional aspects of delivering cancer diagnoses. He advocates for monitoring vitamin D levels in patients and integrating lifestyle factors, like diet and exercise, into cancer care. Critiquing the pharmaceutical industry's influence on cancer research, he highlights the neglect of affordable treatments and expresses concerns about mRNA vaccines and their potential links to "turbo cancers." His conversation underscores the need for a holistic, patient-centered approach in oncology, advocating for comprehensive strategies that prioritize patient wellbeing over commercial interests. Connect with Hearts of Oak. . .

Greetings adventurers! It's the most wonderful time of the year, it's FREE RPG DAY 2025! Thanks to our friends at FREE RPG day, we had a chance to take a look at the offerings you can expect at your FLGS (friendly local game store) on June 21st. We have new systems to explore, adventures to go on IN STORE via QR code with a neat little prize and even some other cool goodies that will make Dragons jealous! Lots to chat about so join Mike “The Birdman” as he briefly chats about some of the cool things you can find and channel your inner loot goblin! Huzzah! Show Notes: https://freerpgday.com/ Shift https://hitpointpress.com/collections/shift?srsltid=AfmBOooLp23xSKid88A1QczNPaCuhDtMXiW2DIc0dIbItn_iaJFON6h-9th Level games https://9thlevel.com/Critical kit https://www.criticalkit.co.uk/collections/wires-in-the-woods?srsltid=AfmBOoq2DM6fQYdimP7gb_DA5OqwM2Cy7eee3yGoMDm6q5xUZM9GPdeLSon of Oak https://sonofoak.com/pages/otherscapeExalted Funeral https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eemGoodman games Licensed IPs Marvel Multiverse RPG https://www.marvel.com/rpgTransformers & GI Joe https://renegadegamestudios.com/Fallout: The Roleplaying games https://modiphius.net/pages/fallout-the-roleplaying-gamePhysical goodies Story Engine Deck https://storyenginedeck.com/Mini https://ghostfiregaming.com/grim-hollow/D20 https://dispeldice.com/Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netJune 20, 2025

Send us a textJoin me for this message for the summer solstice and the festival of Litha or Midsummer! In this episode we take a special look at the Oak tree that has traditionally played a central role to the celebrations of this festival.  Known for its strength and resilience, this tree has much to teach us about cultivating and embodying our own inner sun to support us in facing life's challenges. I hope you enjoy this episode and wish you a very blessed Solstice time!Find the Pagan Creative Podcast online at:Pagan Creative Facebook GroupPagan Creative Facebook PagePagan Creative InstagramYou can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Rowan Song Etsy StoreRowan Song Facebook PageThis podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. 

In this episode of Hearts of Oak, Peter interviews Lewis Brackpool, an advocate for freedom of information (FOI) requests, discussing their crucial role in enhancing government transparency. Lewis explains the mechanics of FOIs, noting their accessibility to citizens and the essential role they play in promoting accountability. He shares his experiences with FOI requests, including difficulties faced when seeking information from institutions like the Bank of England and insights gained from investigating government influence on media narratives around critical issues. The conversation emphasizes the strategic nature of submitting FOIs, the persistence required to overcome resistance, and the importance of leveraging technology in the process.  Connect with Lewis... X/TWITTER        x.com/Lewis_Brackpool  PODCAST          open.spotify.com/show/1ObKegtoG8OH5fIFP3hjUx?si=f3f470c139b84167 SUBSTACK        lewisbrackpool.substack.com/   Connect with Hearts of Oak...

Miss JB For Breakfast?JB caught up with Daniel Gillett from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, plus this weeks winner in the 92.9 Joke for an Oak!

Jason and Jeff chat with Todd Wenning, founder of KNA Capital and creator of the Flyover Stocks newsletter. They discuss Todd's origin story in investing, the importance of management and company culture in evaluating investments, and how durable competitive advantages play a role. The conversation also explores the current economic landscape, strategies for navigating market volatility, and offers advice for retail investors. 00:51 Introducing the Guest: Todd Wenning02:21 Todd's Origin Story in Investing05:00 The Birth of Flyover Stocks05:17 The Importance of Writing in Investing11:01 Evaluating Companies: Management and Moats15:02 Navigating Uncertain Times21:29 Economic Moats and Competitive Advantages26:15 Understanding Pricing Power and Market Positioning26:41 Case Study: Admiral Group's Cost Obsession27:51 Cost Advantage vs. Differentiation29:51 Flyover Stocks and Advisory Services32:49 Balancing Long-Term Investments with Short-Term Challenges37:53 The Importance of Communication in Investment Advisory44:14 Lightning Round: Best and Worst Investments46:36 Retail Investors: Patience and Sentiment Analysis49:11 Final Thoughts and Advice for Retail InvestorsCompanies mentioned: AMZN, EBAY, GO, KO, META, OAK.B, ORLY, TTDCheck out Flyover Stocks: https://www.flyoverstocks.com/Check out KNA Capital: https://www.kna-capital.com/*****************************************Join our PatreonSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader *****************************************Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @InvestingPodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: ******************************************To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://fiscal.ai/unscripted******************************************Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube******************************************2025 Portfolio Contest2024 Portfolio Contest2023 Portfolio Contest

This week is all about the recent trailers, announcements, and general buzz from Summer Game Fest, Sony's State of Play, the Xbox show, & the PC Gaming Show! Lots to talk about so let's get to it! Discord: https://discord.gg/d7cEJqT Chicken's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elitechicken313 Oak's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MDBOAKTREE Grif's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grifslynam

In this episode, we connect with Brian, an Israeli war correspondent currently reporting from a bomb shelter, providing a first-hand account of the ongoing conflict in the region. He shares vivid details of the recent missile attacks, the psychological impact on civilians, and the stark reality of taking refuge during air raids. The discussion traces the escalation of tensions, exploring Israel's military strategy against adversaries like Hamas and Hezbollah while addressing the complexities of urban warfare and collateral damage. Brian reflects on the significance of Israel's military reliance on U.S. weaponry and the broader ideological implications of its conflict with Iran. He also touches on the political landscape under Benjamin Netanyahu's government and the pressures shaping military actions, offering a poignant perspective grounded in his first-hand experiences.   onnect with Brian...

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The guys are joined by Garry to try through Oak at the Glen's new single barrels releasing this month

In this episode, I speak with Hermann Kelly from the Irish Freedom Party about pressing issues in modern Ireland, including the impact of mass immigration on cultural identity and societal cohesion. Hermann highlights the demographic changes in Ireland and the connection between addiction and societal challenges, sharing his personal journey of recovery as an example. We discuss international tensions, particularly regarding Israel and Iran, and explore the challenges of multiculturalism in Ireland. Hermann advocates for newcomers to embrace traditional Irish values and emphasizes the importance of civic engagement in recent protests against mass immigration policies. The conversation concludes with a call to reaffirm the core values of Irish culture to ensure a thriving community.   Connect with Hearts of Oak. . .

John O'Looney, a funeral director, discusses the challenges posed by whistleblowing in the medical field, particularly since COVID-19. He highlights the diminishing protections for whistle-blowers and the impact on death certifications and investigations. O'Looney shares his IVF experience to critique NHS bureaucracy and express concerns about rising "sudden deaths" in younger populations, linking these trends to changes in reporting procedures and potential vaccine implications. He emphasizes the silence of healthcare professionals due to fear and financial incentives, calling for collective action and transparency. O'Looney warns of a societal reckoning regarding vaccine safety and urges fellow professionals to break their silence for the sake of public health and accountability.   Connect with Hearts of Oak. . .

On this week's Bonus Episode - the last one of Series 6 - we're talking all things Midsummer!Folding in the history of the term 'Litha' which is sometimes also applied to the day, we're talking Gerald Gardner and the birth of Wicca, the parts Aleister Crowley, the Druids, and the Rosicrucians had to play in the revival/creation of pagan traditions, and reminding ourselves what being a "pagan" means and why!We also unpick knotty changes in the English calendar, including the layers of festivals as mentioned by the Venerable Bede and initiated by the early Christian church. Though, at the same time, what vestiges of Roman custom might we have carried forward? What about prehistoric celebrations, linked to megalithic monuments like Stonehenge? And then there's the shift from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, which meant moving just about every festival to a new place in a rejigged month... Midsummer is a total mess! Yet, surely it's incredibly simple? The Celts understood; it's the longest day, and therefore a day for worshipping sun and heat. In which case, why is Beltane the modern fire festival, and Midsummer about... nature spirits like the Oak and Holly King?It's a rich topic, we hope you enjoy our chat about it, and that you also like Martin's story written specially for the episode, "John Barleycorn." Like the folk song says, we all drink his blood and know that he must die! The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME to Season 5 of the ⁠⁠WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠⁠ series POWERED by ⁠⁠Chicago Beyond ⁠HOSTED by ⁠⁠Ebony Underwood⁠⁠For our 7th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected.  S5 | EP5: MIKO UNDERWOOD ~ Fashion as a Bridge: Catalyzing Healing, Sustainability & Creative ExpressionMiko Underwood  is the award-winning  Founder / Designer of OAK & ACORN ~ Only for the Rebelles, the first sustainable brand in Harlem, NY.  A denim expert and innovator, with nearly twenty years of wash, product and brand development, Miko has become a leading voice in the sustainable denim space. She is committed to propelling the fashion industry into a more sustainable era where empowerment, cultural responsibility & accountability are at the forefront. She is passionate in telling a more inclusive American Denim story by shining a light on the UNTOLD HISTORY of the Indigenous American and the enslaved Africans contributions that have shaped American manufacturing and American Denim. Miko noticed firsthand the devastating environmental effects of manufacturing denim, inspiring her to research and innovate sustainable alternatives.Her work in Denim has won her industry accolades including a feature in VOGUE  & other global recognition. The CEO of Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Stephen Kolb, recommended Miko as WGSN Future Designer 2021.  And she was voted as one of the most influential people in denim for the Rivet 50 2021, an annual index of the most influential people in denim globally.  Miko is also the 2021 WINNER of RIVET + PROJECT AWARDS: Best Men Collection. She garnered support from fashion organizations like Harlem's Fashion Row, RAISEfashion & is a CFDA/Bethann Hardison Designer Hub Grant Recipient and Designer Hub Founding Member. OAK & ACORN was one of 6 brands featured in Nordstrom NYC's Black Founders x Center Stage Pop-Up in February 2020. The brand made history in Nordstrom as the first Black Designer Brand on the Designer 4th Floor in their New York City Flagship. OAK & ACORN ~ Only for the Rebelles has been listed as “Label to Watch” by The SPINOFF, HIGHSNOBIETY, HYPEBAE and most recently was highly recommended by Essence Magazine's, EssenceGu "Look to Shop" for BEYONCE's Cowboy Carter Tour. In this episode, Miko takes us along her personal journey and shares who and what sparked fashion and denim design for her. She gives insights into the creative process of fashion design, the importance of sustainability, and how her passion for art & design has been a healing catalyst for spiritual, transformation and creative expression.This insightful episode is deeply introspective and inspiring!FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: ⁠⁠WEGOTUSNOW.org⁠ ⁠|⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ LISTEN to the WE GOT US NOW Podcast on ApplePodcasts , Spotify and all podcasts platforms.#WEGOTUSNOW #Fashion #Artist #Sustainability #Denim #History #OakandAcorn #OnlyFortheRebelles #ArtistisTheHealer #Designer #MikoUnderwood #Craftsmanship #Creative #CreativeExpression #Incarceration #Daughter #Father #Mother #Family #WeGotUsNowCommunity

Dennis Kneale discusses his book "The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk," highlighting Musk's rise as a transformative figure amid a polarized political landscape. Kneale, a seasoned journalist with experience at major publications and networks, critiques the media's treatment of Musk and outlines 11 lessons derived from Musk's leadership style. Key themes include embracing risk, Musk's unassuming lifestyle, and his commitment to free speech following his acquisition of Twitter (now X). Kneale emphasizes Musk's intense work ethic and competitive nature, contrasting him with other tech billionaires. The conversation underscores Musk's revolutionary approach to business and innovation, positioning him as a significant figure in contemporary leadership studies.   Connect with Hearts of Oak. . .

In this episode, I speak with Matt Strickland, a former intelligence analyst and entrepreneur with a background as a military veteran and restaurant owner. Matt discusses his significant legal battle against state mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he became the only restaurant owner in Virginia to successfully challenge the unconstitutional orders. He reflects on his experience at the Department of Homeland Security, including the hostile work environment and challenges he faced after whistleblowing on biased intelligence reports. Matt shares insights into the systemic issues within government bureaucracy, the impact of political biases on actionable intelligence, and the necessity for accountability and transparency. As he prepares to file a wrongful termination lawsuit, he advocates for citizen engagement and critical evaluation of political leaders to foster meaningful change within governmental operations.   Connect with Hearts of Oak. . .

We follow the story of a young trainer who wants to be the best. With lots of hard work and dedication, he proves to be very capable even when faced against fierce opposition. His name? Blue.

Why do my ferns have rusty spots? Any tips for stopping caterpillars eating my cabbages? Have you upcycled any objects in the garden?Peter Gibbs and a panel of plant and gardening experts are in Crowthorne, Berkshire and offer advice to an audience of keen gardeners. Joining Peter are pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, head gardener Matthew Pottage and proud plantswoman Christine Walkden.Later in the programme, house plant expert James Wong visits the Of The Oak exhibition at The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, which celebrates the Lucombe oak and oak trees as a vital hub of biodiversity. He's joined by visual artist Ersin Han Ersin and arborist Cecily Withall.Senior Producer: Daniel Cocker Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Carly MailePlant List Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided. Q – The council have recently cleared a raised flowerbed at the front of the Morgan Centre. It previously had in it a giant prickly pyracantha. What would the panel suggest? (02'02")Matthew Smith – Callistemon rigidus, stiff bottlebrush Alstroemeria Indian Summer ('Tesronto'PBR) (Summer Paradise - Summer Series), Peruvian lily [Indian summer] Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna', Balkan clary 'Caradonna' Salvia rosmarinus Prostrata Group (Ro), rosemary Prostrata GroupQ - Why have my ferns developed rusty looking spots – is it caused by a disease? (06'31") Q – Any tips on growing miss Willmott's ghost? (09'08")Q – I have a bank of mature Heathers. Can I prune them as they're quite tall now or do I need to replace them as they get straggly? (13'13")Q- How do I stop caterpillars from eating my cabbages? (17'05")Feature – James Wong visits the 'Of the Oak' at The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, which celebrates the Lucombe oak. He's joined by Ersin Han Ersin and Cecily Withal (21'28”)Q - How do we encourage our Camellia to flower? (25'56")Q – I would like to plant some other more interesting climbing plants in a shady spot – what do the panel recommend? (29'13")Matthew Pottage – Hydrangea petiolaris, climbing hydrangea Hydrangea petiolaris 'Silver Lining'PBR hydrangea 'Silver Linng' Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' (v), ivy 'Dentata Variegata'Christine Walkden – Ampelopsis quinquefolia, Virginia creeper Dactylicapnos scandens, yellow bleeding heart vinePippa Greenwood – Lonicera, honeysuckleQ – How often do Clematis Clematis' flower? (34'02")Q – Can the panel recommend any other ways to repurpose objects? (36'26")Q – I'd like you to recommend plants for a red hot, south facing gravel garden? (36'25")

There's a certain kind of magic that happens when a man and his machine meet beneath the shade of an old oak tree. "Under the Oak" is a heartfelt tribute to every shadetree mechanic who's ever turned a wrench, chased a dream, and kept the past alive one bolt at a time. From rusted muscle cars to backyard repairs, this song honors the grit, passion, and fading freedom of wrenching the old-school way.

In this episode of Hearts of Oak, I welcome back Todd Bensman as he prepares to join the administration to tackle immigration challenges. Todd shares insights on the dramatic shifts in border enforcement since the Trump administration, including the decline in daily crossings and the need for increased deportations amid legal and infrastructure hurdles. We discuss the complexities of federal agency coordination, strategies against drug cartels related to the fentanyl crisis, and the role of tariffs to encourage Mexican cooperation. As Todd transitions to a policy advisor role, he reflects on navigating the political landscape within the Republican party while aiming for meaningful immigration reforms that balance national security with economic factors. Todd Bensman is an investigative author of the 2023 book OVERRUN, How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History (Posthill Press/Bombardier Books) and also America's Covert Border War: The Untold Story of the Nation's Battle to Prevent Jihadist Infiltration (Posthill Press/Bombardier Books, February 2021).   The two-time National Press Club award winner, a former journalist of 23 years, currently serves as the Texas-based Senior National Security Fellow for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington, D.C. policy institute for which he writes, speaks, and grants media interviews about the nexus between immigration and national security. He frequently reports from the southern border, traveling widely inside Mexico and in Central America. He has testified before Congress as an expert witness and regularly appears on radio and television outlets to discuss illegal immigration and border security matters.   He writes about homeland security and terrorism subjects for Newsweek Magazine, Homeland Security Today, The New York Post, The Daily Mail, Townhall, The Federalist, the Investigative Project on Terrorism, SpyTalk, The Daily Wire, The National Interest, and other publications. He serves as a Writing Fellow for the Middle East Forum and also teaches terrorism, intelligence analysis, and journalism as a university adjunct lecturer.   For nearly a decade prior to joining CIS in August 2018, Bensman led counterterrorism intelligence for the Texas Department of Public Safety's Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division and its multi-agency fusion center. Before his homeland security service, Bensman worked as a reporter for more than two decades, covering national security after 9/11 as an investigative staff writer for major newspapers.   Contact Todd at news@toddbensman.com and sign up for his newsletter to receive alerts when new columns and reports publish. Connect with Todd Bensman

"Living as modern humans we are disconnected, out of place and don't belong in the same way as other species""If you're feeling called to do something larger than you - you should follow that"SummaryTodays guest Elspeth Hay experienced a rewriting of all she had known when when one day she was grappling with the frustration that the area she calls home didn't have the ability to create more small scale, localised food systems because they were landlocked by the ocean and surrounded by established Oak forests. Until one day her belief and her story was challenged when she learned that we can eat acorns. From there  stories she'd believed her whole life began to unravel.  Not just about acorns but about the way humans have pattered ourselves to our current day reality.This process led her to write a book titled feed us with trees. The journey of the book creation took her on an ancestral tour from New England USA to the UK, introduced her to indigenous wisdom keepers, gave her the courage to challenge the system we know to be true and hold empathy for the courageous wisdom knowledge holders that have kept nature based skills and interaction alive.Elspeth is a is a wonderful story teller and with this skill alone I'm sure she is one of those humans who we need as the bridge to wherever it is we are headed."Our story is totally made up & doesn't follow any natural laws so we can look to other influences to rewrite it'Loved this? Try thesePod ep: Osprey Oriel Lake - the story is in our bones Pod ep: Hillary Giovale -becoming a good relativePod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs code: future5Support the ShowCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about:Her birdwatching childhood that laid the groundwork for her landscape connectionHow chronic pain was a catalyst for changeWhy changing our story can reframe our patterning and behaviourFinding connection in the "common lands"Challenging the 'no farms no food story'Sidestepping the productivity storyWhy our colonisation story began with the desire to control labourColonial expansion & the beginning of capitalismLetting go of the idea that we have ALL the answersRight story/wrong storyWhy this needs to be the work of an entire cultureBasket weaving as her gateway to creating a new storyThe magic of song to rebuild a culturefinding ways to connect you to placeSupport the show

In this episode, we talk with Howard Cox, a strong advocate for motorists and critic of the UK government's environmental policies, particularly concerning Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ). Howard discusses the growing resistance to ULEZ and Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs), highlighting recent successes by local councils against these measures. Representing FairFuel UK, he shares findings from a poll indicating significant opposition to net zero policies and critiques the government's taxation on motorists. The conversation also touches on the hypocrisy of public figures regarding climate action, animal welfare in religious practices, national security issues, and the current political landscape, including the rise of Reform UK. Lastly, we address changes in vaccination policies, with Howard expressing cautious optimism for public health shifts. The Week According to Howard Cox @HowardCCox France could scrap its version of Ulez Group of MPs want to get rid of low-emission zones calling them ‘punitive' and ‘anti-social'https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/09/france-could-abandon-its-version-ulez/ Rupert Lowe MP @RupertLowe10 I have written to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs requested a full review into the scale, regulation, labelling and future legality of non-stun slaughter - including halal. This is a debate we need to have. I will update you when he responds...https://x.com/RupertLowe10/status/1928059039591661596 Exclusive: China Praises Starmer's Chagos Sellout Offering ‘Massive Congratulations' to Mauritius https://order-order.com/2025/05/29/exclusive-china-praises-starmers-chagos-sellout-offering-massive-congratulations-to-mauritius/ Ben Habib @BackBrexitBen Tommy Robinson was jailed for showing a film — a civil case turned criminal by political decree. This isn't about whether you like him. It's about whether you're OK with the state deciding who gets free speech — and who gets prison.https://x.com/BackBrexitBen/status/1927454767501988086 Katie Hopkins @KTHopkins Jail looks good on you, Stephen  You have the heart of a bloody lion.And those who caged you are right to feel the fear.  Even in solitary, YOU WERE NEVER ALONE. WE ARE MANY. AND WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER https://x.com/KTHopkins/status/1927323034685198505 Secretary Kennedy @SecKennedy Today, the COVID vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from  @CDCgov recommended immunization schedule. Bottom line: it's common sense and it's good science. We are now one step closer to realizing  @POTUS's promise to Make America Healthy Again.https://x.com/SecKennedy/status/1927368440811008138 Rubio targets foreign nationals who he alleges police Americans' social media posts https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/28/marco-rubio-social-media-europe-00372280 Connor Tomlinson @Con_Tomlinson Lucy Connolly has been refused Right of Temporary Leave to visit her husband and daughter because the prison authorities decreed she expressed “extreme views”. This has now been changed to  “strong opinions”.https://x.com/Con_Tomlinson/status/1927615653365633402 How will Reform UK pay for its pledges and policies? Nigel Farage has promised up to £80bn of tax cuts and spending rises, but can he really pay for them by axing net zero and diversity and inclusion initiatives?https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/how-reform-pay-pledges-policies-j2kw7zkrr Nigel Farage Is Voters' Last Choice To Be Prime Minister, Poll Shows, https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nigel-farage-is-most-unpopular-choice-for-uk-prime-minister_uk_68358a37e4b0b885650d00ac Dr. Maalouf ‏ @realMaalouf This mosque in East London blasts the Islamic call to prayer five times a day, the earliest one at 5 am. This is what everyone has to wake up to! No wonder British people have become a minority in London. Who would want to live here?https://x.com/realMaalouf/status/1927194911641669788  VIDEO Howard Cox @HowardCCox I have said on behalf of #fairfueluk that the only way EVs can succeed is to legally but unfairly knock out Diesel/Petrol cars via the draconian 2030 ban, keep tax subsidies and remove any vehicle tax. Well it seems this u-turn infested government is to do exactly that. And tens of millions of fossil fuel drivers will have to pic up the tab. This is not a free market economy, it's a state control attack on our freedom to drive and choose what we want to drive.  @Ed_Miliband @Keir_Starmer @RachelReevesMP. https://x.com/HowardCCox/status/1927384014240788612 Connect with Howard Cox Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization  - fairfueluk.com

Last time we spoke about the breakthrough on Okinawa. Despite relentless attacks on critical positions like Sugar Loaf Hill and Wana Ridge, American Marines encountered heavy casualties. Yet, they persisted, inching forward against tenacious resistance. As mid-May approached, the situation for Japanese commanders deteriorated. Encircled and suffering significant losses, they began plotting a retreat to more defensible positions. On the ground, Marines battled through mud and enemy fire, showcasing incredible resolve amidst dire circumstances. Communication crumbled, supplies dwindled, and morale waned, yet the determination of both sides was undeniable. By late May, the tides shifted further in favor of the Allies, marking pivotal breakthroughs despite the challenges. Amidst ruin and chaos, the relentless struggle for control over Okinawa symbolized the brutal nature of war and the unwavering spirit of those fighting on both sides, setting the stage for an eventual Allied victory.  This episode is the Fall of Shuri Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  As we last left off, the battle for Okinawa was reaching a critical juncture. General Buckner's 10th Army had made significant gains, successfully breaking through the fortified Japanese defenses on both flanks. The 6th Marine Division, under General Shepherd, had effectively established control over the Naha area, while General Arnold's 7th Division achieved an impressive penetration at Yonabaru. However, despite these advancements, the remainder of the American forces faced formidable obstacles. They were grappling with relentless rain, fierce enemy resistance, and severe supply shortages, which left them effectively stalled in front of Shuri. In response to the encroaching American forces, General Ushijima had dispatched General Fujioka's 62nd Division to launch a counter-offensive aimed at driving the invaders out of Yonabaru. Meanwhile, Ushijima was preparing his 32nd Army for a strategic withdrawal south to the Kiyamu Peninsula. Fortunately for the Americans, they had caught wind of the defenders' intentions. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, on May 27, General Buckner ordered his troops to apply strong and unrelenting pressure on the enemy. The goal was clear: keep the Japanese forces off balance and prevent an easy transition to new defensive positions. Although the continuing downpour hindered the possibility of a large-scale, coordinated army-wide attack, it did not deter Buckner's strategy. Instead, he initiated a series of strong combat patrols along the front lines, which immediately encountered stiff resistance from Japanese troops that had not yet begun their withdrawal. On the west coast, as patrols from Colonel Roberts' 22nd Marines scouted the area, they discovered that the Japanese had largely abandoned Naha. This news spurred the 2nd Battalion into action. They crossed the Asato River, moved through the lines established by Shepherd's Reconnaissance Company, and pressed deeper into the western part of Naha. Simultaneously, Colonel Shapley's 4th Marines made their last desperate push to extend American control into eastern Naha, fighting valiantly against the entrenched enemy. Farther east, Colonel Finn's 32nd Regiment once again faced fierce resistance from the hastily committed 62nd Division, which staunchly defended its position. However, not all was lost; patrols from Colonel Green's 184th Regiment managed to reach Inasomi, meeting only scattered resistance. This breakthrough provided a crucial indication that the enemy had no intention of withdrawing into the Chinen Peninsula. As the clocks struck midnight, a significant yet largely unnoticed transition occurred in the waters off Okinawa: Admiral Halsey's 3rd Fleet relieved Admiral Spruance's 5th Fleet. For the troops ashore, this change in command went by without a hint of recognition. The same ships and task groups continued their crucial support for ground operations, now operating under new numerical designations and leadership. However, Halsey faced an immediate challenge as Admiral Ugaki launched an extensive Kikisui attack, a large-scale kamikaze assault involving 110 enemy aircraft. The day of May 27 proved costly, with three destroyers, one destroyer minesweeper, two transports, one subchaser, and two auxiliary ships all suffering damage. The following morning brought clear skies, which only heightened the danger for American naval forces. Several kamikaze aircraft succeeded in sinking the destroyer USS Drexler, while also inflicting damage on a transport ship, three freighters, and a landing craft throughout the day. Meanwhile, on land, Colonel Whaling's rehabilitated 29th Marines took over from the battered 4th Marines along the west coast. The 1st Battalion executed a concerted attack alongside the 22nd Marines, advancing successfully by 250 yards through the rubble-strewn city of Naha. In an impressive display of momentum, Roberts' men pushed forward unopposed toward the Kokuba estuary, eventually encountering resistance near Ono-Yama Island. To the east, the improvement in weather allowed Colonel Mason's 1st Marines to launch a coordinated offensive. The 2nd Battalion fought valiantly, climbing to the peak of 110 Meter Hill. The forward elements of Company E gained the hill crest but were forced to withdraw by vicious enemy fire which raked their positions. Lieutenant Colonel Magee felt that his depleted battalion, down to a total strength of 277 men in the rifle companies, might recapture the hill, but "it could not possibly hold it against a strong enemy counterattack." Although new replacements were available to regiments for training or other use, a division order prevented their being sent to front line units during a battle situation that called for the utmost in skill and knowledge of veterans. Throughout most of the morning and all of the afternoon, 2/1 concentrated the fire of its supporting weapons on the reverse slopes of 110 Meter Hill and engaged the Japanese in a fierce and continuous fire fight. Nightfall brought no cessation of enemy resistance, and many infiltrators were killed in the battalion's lines. In contrast, the 3rd Battalion experienced relatively little opposition, allowing some patrols to penetrate into Wana Draw. At the same time, Colonel Griebel's 3rd Battalion effectively moved its front line to the Asato River, while his 1st Battalion achieved a significant milestone by capturing Beehive Hill. However, despite the break in the rain, the conditions on the ground rendered large-scale movements impractical, stalling further advances across the battlefield. Despite Arnold's determined efforts to push west through Fujioka's blocking positions, progress was minimal. Nevertheless, he was able to consolidate his grip on the Ozato hill mass as Green's 2nd Battalion advanced to a position within 1,000 yards of Shinazato, strategically located at the neck of the Chinen Peninsula. The lack of success from the 62nd Division in driving back the breaching American forces reinforced General Ushijima's resolve to evacuate Shuri while the opportunity still existed. In light of this, he ordered the withdrawal to commence the following evening. On May 29, while the 7th Reconnaissance Troop managed to scout a significant portion of the Chinen Peninsula without incident, the 7th and 96th Divisions faced fierce resistance as they attacked toward the road network south of Shuri. The enemy's resolute defense resulted in only minimal gains for the American assault units. General Bruce's 77th Division, after what can be described as "a day almost entirely spent in hand-to-hand combat," found itself unable to penetrate the intense cordon of defensive fire that protected the Japanese positions. In stark contrast, to the west, Griebel's 1st Battalion made a rapid advance, quickly gaining the crest of Shuri Ridge. They launched a bold assault on Shuri Castle. On May 25, as part of the final stages of the Okinawa campaign, the American battleship USS Mississippi bombarded the castle for three days, and by May 27, it was engulfed in flames. That night, the Japanese forces retreated, abandoning Shuri while US troops pursued them southward. The 1st Battalion of the 5th Marines had started its attack on 29 May with Companies B and C in assault and Company A following in trace of Company C. The Marines quickly gained the crest of Shuri Ridge and Lieutenant Colonel Shelburne requested permission for one of his companies to storm Shuri Castle which commanded his position. Although the castle was in the zone of action of the 77th Infantry Division, General del Valle gave his assent to the request in view of the great danger of enemy action from the strong point. The 1st Marine Division commander felt that "at that time the position of the 77th Division was such that it would have taken several hard day's fighting through enemy resistance" before the castle could be taken. Company A drove east along the muddy ridge line, overwhelming the few Japanese in its path, and by 1015 the castle, core of the Shuri bastion, had been secured. The Marine unit entered Shuri through a gap in the covering forces caused by the withdrawal of the 3d Battalion, 15th Independent Mixed Regiment of the 44th Independent Mixed Brigade, in the course of the Japanese retreat from Shuri. This seems to have been the only notable instance of confusion and mistake in the Japanese withdrawal operation as a whole. Everywhere else around Shuri the Japanese still held their covering positions in the front lines. The 77th Division, which had scheduled air strikes and a heavy artillery bombardment on the castle heights for 29 May, received little prior warning of the Marines' assault and "was barely able to avert [its] called strikes in time." Without taking any credit away from Company A of the 5th Marines for its feat of capturing Shuri Castle, its success was clearly the result of the combined effort of all the assault and support troops of Tenth Army which had maintained relentless pressure on the enemy defenses and paved the way for the breakthrough.  Capitalizing on this momentum, General Del Valle swiftly reorganized his forces to bypass Wana Draw and consolidate these crucial gains. Meanwhile, Griebel's 3rd Battalion maneuvered down the division boundary, reaching a position just 2,000 yards from the village of Kokuba, prompting Whaling's 3rd Battalion to push their lines forward by approximately 600 yards. In a coordinated effort, the 29th Marines executed a wheeling assault on 29 May with 1/29 pivoting on 3/29 and attacking south and then east to bring the regiment on line with the 22d Marines. The ultimate objective of the 1st Battalion's attack was the high ground northwest of Shichina. The approach to the objective was over low and open terrain which drew the comment from regiment that it was "about as suitable to fighting as a billiard table." Fire from strong points in tombs and caves on the small hills and ridges to the front kept the advance to a slow pace, and the assault companies, A and C, dug in slightly to the left rear of the positions of the 22d Marines at nightfall. On another front, Roberts' 1st Battalion successfully crossed the Kokuba River and advanced toward Telegraph Hill in east Naha. However, despite their efforts, intense fighting erupted throughout the day without yielding any significant gains. Back at sea, the threat of kamikaze attacks returned with ferocity, yet this time, American defenses held strong, resulting in only a single destroyer and one transport sustaining damage. As night fell, the Japanese began their long-anticipated withdrawal. General Amamiya's 24th Division commenced disengagement, moving southward while leaving a small force, including the 22nd Independent Battalion, to cover their retreat at Shuri. Meanwhile, General Suzuki's 44th Independent Mixed Brigade held their defensive lines outside Naha, and the 62nd Division maintained its positions near Chan and Karadera. By dawn on May 30, the bulk of the 32nd Army had successfully evacuated the Shuri lines, slipping away from the flanking maneuvers of Buckner's 10th Army. Thanks to a continuous curtain of rain, General Ushijima executed a meticulously planned "properly deft withdrawal." His covering forces were strategically positioned to provide him with the necessary time to organize a defensive stance on the Kiyamu Peninsula. However, the Americans, ever vigilant, were quick to capitalize on the enemy's disarray, maintaining relentless pressure on the faltering Japanese front. On the west coast, Roberts' 2nd and 3rd Battalions crossed the canal, seamlessly moving through the 1st Battalion to take up the assault. They pushed forward tenaciously until they captured the entire area encompassing Telegraph Hill and Hill 27. A network of Japanese machine gun positions hidden in the clusters of tombs on the low hills to the Marines' front made progress slow and costly. Enemy machine guns emplaced in burial tombs on Hill 27 in east Naha temporarily checked the infantry. Heavy sniper fire whipped the lines and killed Lieutenant Colonel Woodhouse of 2/22 who was forward controlling his battalion's attack. Major John G. Johnson, the executive officer, took command immediately and continued a steady pressure. During most of the day tanks were unable to reach the position, but in the afternoon three worked their way along the road north of the hill, and their direct fire enabled the marines to seize it. The advance consisted of a series of local assaults and mop-up actions that brought the battalion to secure hill positions overlooking the Kokuba Estuary and the rail line leading to the north by nightfall. Lieutenant Colonel Shisler's 3d Battalion passed through 1/22 during the morning's attack and behind a screen of artillery, mortars, naval gunfire, and rockets drove onto the high ground at the eastern outskirts of Naha. By means of a series of holding attacks and flank assaults, Shisler was able to move his companies into the maze of enemy defenses where close quarter grenade and small-arms exchanges decided the issue. Once the dominating ground was won, the battalion was subjected to intense artillery and mortar fire. At the same time, Whaling's 1st Battalion joined the offensive, encountering fierce resistance as they pressed through 600 yards of enemy territory. To the east, the Marines under Del Valle shifted their focus to vigorous patrolling, as the supply situation gradually improved thanks to dedicated carrying parties and aerial air drops. Despite their efforts, the 306th Regiment's assault on 110 Meter Hill encountered heavy opposition once again. However, Colonel Hamilton's 307th Regiment finally achieved a breakthrough, seizing the strategic Three Sisters. Dorothy Hill, a fortress directly east of Shuri and a tower of strength in the enemy's inner line for the past two weeks, was attacked by the 3d Battalion, 307th Infantry, 77th Division. The first platoon to reach the base of the hill was pinned down by heavy fire, the platoon leader and all noncommissioned officers being wounded. Other platoons maneuvered into position and finally one squad reached the crest at the right end. This entering wedge enabled two companies to reach the top, from which they discovered three levels of caves on the reverse slope. They went to work methodically, moving from right to left along the top level, burning and blasting each cave and dugout, the flame-thrower and satchel-charge men covered by riflemen. When work on the top level was finished, the second level of caves and tunnels received similar treatment, and then the third and lowest level. That night fifteen Japanese who had survived the day's fighting crawled out of the blasted caves and were killed by Americans from their foxholes. A great amount of enemy equipment, including ten destroyed 150-mm- guns and twenty-five trucks, was found on the south (reverse) side of Dorothy Hill, testifying to the enemy fire power at this strong point. On 30 May, the 77th Division also took Jane Hill on its left flank and then almost unopposed took Tom Hill, the highest point of ground in the Shuri area, by 1700. This critical victory paved the way for Colonel Smith's forces to advance into the northern outskirts of Shuri through Ishimmi. In a remarkable display of coordination, Colonel Dill's 382nd Regiment finally secured the strategic Hen Hill and Oboe Hill areas, while also capturing Hector Hill on their left flank. For nine days elements of the 96th Division had been stalemated at the base of Hen Hill, just northeast of Shuri. On the 30th, Company F and one platoon of Company G, 382d Infantry, resumed the attack on Hen Hill. Pfc. Clarence B. Craft, a rifleman from Company G, was sent out ahead with five companions to test the Japanese positions. As he and his small group started up the slope, they were brought under heavy fire from Japanese just over the crest, and a shower of grenades fell on them. Three of the men were wounded and the other two were stopped. Craft, although a new replacement and in his first action, kept on going, tossing grenades at the crest. From just below the crest he threw two cases of grenades that were passed up to him from the bottom, those of the enemy going over his head or exploding near him. He then leaped to the crest and fired at point-blank range into the Japanese in a trench a few feet below him. Spurred by Craft's example, other men now came to his aid. Reloading, Craft pursued the Japanese down the trench, wiped out a machine gun nest, and satchel-charged the cave into which the remaining Japanese had retreated. Altogether, in the taking of Hen Hill as a result of Craft's action, about seventy Japanese were killed, at least twenty-five of whom were credited to Craft himself. This daring action won him the Congressional Medal of Honor. To the left (east), Company F at the same time engaged in a grenade battle for Hector Hill, using ten cases of grenades in the assault on the crest. It was finally won after a satchel charge was hurled over the top and lit in the enemy trench on the other side, parts of Japanese bodies and pieces of enemy equipment hurtling into the sky in the blast. Hen and Hector Hills had fallen by 1400. Southeast of their position, Colonel May's 2d Battalion, 383d Infantry, reached Love Hill and dug in, although scattered fire was still received from a machine gun in a nook of Charlie Hill and there were a few live Japanese on Love itself. In the afternoon the 3d Battalion, 383d Infantry, left its foxholes on Oboe, where it had experienced so great an ordeal, and proceeded down the reverse slope of the hill, finding only a few scattered Japanese. That night the 383d Infantry expressed a heartfelt sentiment when it reported "infinite relief to have Conical Hill behind us." Although there had been suicidal stands in a few places by the last of the holding force, the advances had been rapid. Simultaneously, Colonel Halloran's 381st Regiment effectively reduced the Conical Hill-Cutaway area and seized Roger Hill, both regiments then advancing toward the vital Naha-Yonabaru road. At the same time, the 32nd Regiment launched a coordinated offensive that allowed them to successfully capture Oak, Ella, and June Hills. This advance brought Finn's troops directly into confrontation with Mabel and Hetty Hills, facing the formidable defenses of Chan. Meanwhile, strong patrols from the 184th Regiment ventured into the Chinen Peninsula's strongholds, encountering only light enemy resistance, a turn of events that buoyed American morale. As night fell, the 44th Independent Mixed Brigade and the 24th Division began their long-anticipated evacuation from Shuri. They pulled back behind the second line of blocking positions north of Tsukasan, executing their withdrawal amidst a progressively decreasing barrage of artillery and mortar fire. Consequently, when Buckner's assault troops launched their offensive against the Shuri positions on the morning of May 31, they were met with an eerie silence, the stillness only interrupted by sporadic sniper fire and the distant crack of machine guns.The 77th Division swiftly took 110 Meter Hill and advanced into Shuri with little to no resistance. Concurrently, Mason's units surrounding Shuri Castle moved north unopposed, aiding in the occupation of the battered ruins and the troublesome Wana Draw.  Shuri, the second town of Okinawa, lay in utter ruin. There was no other city, town, or village in the Ryukyus that had been destroyed so completely. Naha too had been laid waste. Certain villages which had been strong points in the enemy's defense, such as Kakazu, Dakeshi, Kochi, Arakachi, and Kunishi, had been fought over and leveled to the ground. But none of these compared with the ancient capital of the Ryukyus. It was estimated that about 200000 rounds of artillery and naval gunfire had struck Shuri. Numerous air strikes had dropped 1000-pound bombs on it. Mortar shells by the thousands had arched their way into the town area. Only two structures, both of concrete, the big normal school at the southwestern corner and the little Methodist church, built in 1937, in the center of Shuri, had enough of their walls standing to form silhouettes on the skyline. The rest was flattened rubble. The narrow paved and dirt streets, churned by high explosives and pitted with shell craters, were impassable to any vehicle. The stone walls of the numerous little terraces were battered down. The rubble and broken red tile of the houses lay in heaps. The frame portion of buildings had been reduced to kindling wood. Tattered bits of Japanese military clothing, gas masks, and tropical helmets-the most frequently seen items-and the dark-colored Okinawan civilian dress lay about in wild confusion. Over all this crater of the moon landscape hung the unforgettable stench of rotting human flesh. To  the west, Griebel's 1st Battalion built upon Mason's gains, but it was the 3rd Battalion that led the main effort, successfully pushing to the hills just north of Shichina.Meanwhile, General Bradley's advancing battalions moved rapidly toward their assigned objectives, spending much of the day mopping up isolated enemy holdouts. This relentless advance effectively pinched off the 77th Division, further consolidating American control in the region. On the extreme left flank, Halloran's 1st Battalion faced enemy forces defending the Tsukasan line, marking the only area where the 96th Division failed to reach the corps boundary. However, the Shuri area had now been completely secured, and contact was made with Del Valle's Marines in the center. On the flanks, though, Buckner's units continued to encounter fierce resistance from the tenacious Japanese defenders. The 32nd Regiment, battling bravely through a series of heavily fortified strongpoints held stubbornly by Fujioka's troops, managed to seize Duck Hill, consolidate its positions on Turkey Hill, and capture the forward face of Mabel. Ultimately, they halted their advance just short of Chan. Meanwhile, on the west coast, Shepherd's Marines pushed forward with support from tanks and artillery, targeting the strategic high ground west of Shichina and Kokuba. However, their advance was stalled by intense enemy fire emanating from Hill 46. During the night, the battered 44th Independent Mixed Brigade executed a withdrawal southeast towards the Kiyamu Peninsula, covered by the 62nd Division, which quickly established a new defensive line along the Kokuba River and around Tsukasan. With the fall of Shuri and the withdrawal of Japanese forces, Buckner's troops had emerged victorious in one of the most difficult and bloody battles of the Pacific War. By the end of May, reports indicated that approximately 62,548 Japanese soldiers had been confirmed killed, with another estimated 9,529 thought to have perished, 64,000 of whom were believed to have fallen in the fierce fighting within the Shuri fortified zone alone. While these casualty figures may be somewhat exaggerated, there is little doubt that Japanese forces, especially their infantry combat units, had suffered severe depletion. In contrast, General Geiger's 3rd Amphibious Corps recorded significant losses of its own, with 1,718 killed, 8,852 wounded, and 101 missing during the fighting around Shuri. Additionally, the losses for General Hodge's 24th Corps over two months of combat totaled an alarming 26,044 casualties. On June 1, the American forces faced surprisingly little opposition from the enemy. A frustrated General Buckner, who had hoped to trap the defenders at Shuri, ordered his troops to advance rapidly in pursuit of the retreating Japanese units. With the 77th Division methodically mopping up remnants in the Shuri zone, General Hodge made a strategic decision. He shifted the 7th Division toward the east and ordered the 96th Division to move south to relieve the 32nd Regiment, taking up the western end of the Corps line. This strategic relief enabled Arnold to immediately push south with both the 17th and 184th Regiments in assault, managing to advance approximately 1,100 yards toward Okota and Batan despite increasingly stiff resistance from smaller enemy units. To the northwest, a coordinated attack by the Marine divisions successfully secured all high ground overlooking the primary east-west road in the Kokuba Valley. The 5th Marines anchored their position on the hills east of Shichina, while Shepherd's regiments seized the dominating heights north of Kokuba. Recognizing the strategic importance of the Oroku Peninsula, General Geiger planned a shore-to-shore landing there. To gather intelligence, Shepherd dispatched his Reconnaissance Company to conduct an amphibious reconnaissance of the peninsula that evening. Their findings confirmed that the peninsula was not fortified with significant enemy strength. The following day, Colonel Snedeker's 7th Marines advanced to relieve the 6th Marine Division on the west coast. The 2nd Battalion continued the momentum by crossing the Kokuba River, moving into the hills on the south bank. Meanwhile, to the east, the 5th Marines also crossed the upper branch of the river and pressed forward to secure the ridgeline that controlled the approaches to Tsukasan. This maneuver effectively placed the entire Naha-Yonabaru road firmly in American hands, further tightening their grip on the battlefield. That evening, Shepherd dispatched his Reconnaissance Company to conduct an amphibious reconnaissance of the Oroku Peninsula. Their mission revealed that the peninsula was not heavily defended, opening up opportunities for American forces. Further east, the 383rd Regiment successfully cleared out Chan and seized the high ground just north of Tera and Kamizato. Meanwhile, the 381st Regiment conducted repeated assaults on hill positions that impeded its advance, ultimately managing to penetrate to Karadera. The 7th Division maintained relentless pressure on the retreating garrison of the Chinen Peninsula, advancing its lines by 2,400 yards toward Itokazu and Kerabaru. Now, it's time to shift our focus away from Okinawa and examine the latest operations of General LeMay's 21st Bomber Command. Since the invasion of Okinawa, Admiral Nimitz had requested that the B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers assist his naval forces in countering the deadly kamikaze attacks. In response, LeMay dispatched 53 bombers to target airfields at Kanoya on April 8, although the city of Kagoshima ended up being bombed instead. On April 17, 134 B-29s were sent against Kyushu, successfully neutralizing enemy airfield operations for 18 hours. However, as we've observed, the Japanese continued to launch both scattered and mass kamikaze attacks. To address this ongoing threat, the 21st Bomber Command, bolstered by the arrival of Brigadier General Roger Ramey's 58th Bombardment Wing, dedicated 75% of its combat effort to providing direct tactical support for the Okinawa campaign up to May 11. During this period, they flew a total of 2,104 sorties against 17 airfields in Kyushu and Shikoku. Although they did not fully neutralize these targets, significant damage was inflicted on enemy storage, maintenance, and repair facilities. The bombers also served to keep the Japanese off balance, significantly disrupting their ability to plan and execute large, coordinated attacks. In total, 24 B-29s were destroyed and 233 damaged during these operations, while 134 enemy interceptors were shot down. Between the strikes on Kyushu, General LeMay managed to fit in several medium-strength precision attacks against the Japanese aircraft industry, along with two large-scale night incendiary missions in the Tokyo Bay area. The first of these missions took place on April 13, when 327 B-29s dropped an impressive 2,139 tons of ordnance on the arsenal district of Tokyo, located northwest of the Imperial Palace. The resulting fires consumed 11.4 square miles of this crucial industrial zone, destroying arsenal plants responsible for manufacturing and storing small arms, machine guns, artillery, bombs, gunpowder, and fire-control mechanisms. Just two nights later, on April 15, 303 bombers executed another incendiary attack, dropping 1,930 tons of explosives with equal success. This raid devastated 6 square miles in Tokyo, 3.6 square miles in Kawasaki, and 1.5 square miles in Yokohama, which suffered collateral damage from the fire spills. Cumulatively, these two raids resulted in the destruction of 217,130 buildings in Tokyo and Yokohama and 31,603 in Kawasaki. On April 24, 131 B-29s conducted a highly successful precision strike against the Tachikawa plant of the Hitachi Aircraft Corporation. Although the next planned attack was thwarted by inclement weather, 148 B-29s struck Kure on May 5, delivering devastating damage. After being relieved from support for the Okinawa operation on May 11, LeMay initiated a month of heavy fire raids to complete the campaign that had begun in March, while also addressing top-priority precision targets as opportunities arose. Accordingly, on May 14, 529 B-29s were dispatched to strike northern Nagoya, with 472 successfully dropping 2,515 tons of munitions, resulting in the burning of 3.15 square miles and inflicting significant damage to Mitsubishi's No. 10 engine works. Just two nights later, 522 bombers returned to Nagoya, with 457 of them effectively delivering 3,609 tons over the dock and industrial areas in the southern part of the city, burning 3.82 square miles and causing extensive damage to Mitsubishi's No. 5 aircraft works. These two incendiary attacks finished Nagoya as an objective for area attacks. Good targets remained in the city, and the command was to return six more times for precision attacks before V-J Day. But the industrial fabric of the city had been ruined in the earlier precision attacks and in the fire raids that had burned out twelve square miles of a total built-up urban area of about forty square miles. In all, 113460 buildings had been destroyed, 3866 persons had been killed and 472701 rendered homeless. The displacement of workers aggravated the difficulties caused by physical damage and had an important effect on civilian morale.  After a week of respite, temporarily interrupted by a 318-plane precision attack on the Tachikawa Aircraft Company, 562 B-29s were dispatched to strike Tokyo once more on May 23. Out of these, 520 bombers reached their target, dropping an impressive 3,646 tons of explosives over the district stretching southward from the Imperial Palace along the west side of Tokyo Harbor. Despite encountering strong opposition, this attack resulted in the destruction of 5.3 square miles of area. Two nights later, 502 B-29s returned to Tokyo, targeting the area just north of their previous hit. They faced heavy resistance again, dropping 3,262 tons of incendiaries on the city, which resulted in the destruction of 16.8 square miles, marking the largest area devastated in a single Tokyo raid. In light of the heavy casualties suffered during these last two strikes, General LeMay decided to assign P-51s from Iwo Jima to escort future attacks. As a result, on May 29, 517 B-29s were escorted by 101 P-51 fighters during an assault on Yokohama. These bombers successfully dropped 2,570 tons of munitions, burning out 6.9 square miles while the escorting fighters engaged in fierce battles against about 150 aggressive interceptors. Meanwhile, General Whitehead's 5th Air Force was conducting an extensive program of area bombing against Formosa, experimenting with various types of bombs and tactics in preparation for future attacks on the Japanese mainland. Taihoku, the capital and political and financial center of Taiwan, was subjected to constant aerial bombardment. The largest strike against modern-day Taipei, known as the Taihoku Air Raid, occurred on May 31, when units of the Fifth Air Force consisting of 117 Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bombers were sent to conduct the largest air raid ever on Taiwan. The bombing began from around ten o'clock in the morning and lasted until one o'clock in the afternoon, during which the attack was non-stop. The Americans met virtually no resistance from the Japanese, mainly due to the attrition the Japanese air forces had suffered in the Aerial Battle of Taiwan-Okinawa, which completely exhausted Japan's fighter units in Taiwan. They successfully dropped approximately 3,800 bombs targeting military units and governmental facilities. The Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan suffered a direct hit, in spite of the building being heavily camouflaged to avoid being targeted. The building suffered extensive damage from fire caused by the bombs and almost collapsed on itself; it was rendered unoccupiable and was not repaired until the Nationalist Chinese takeover. Other facilities hit during the bombing included the residence of the Assistant Governor-General, Taiwan Railway Hotel, Office of Governor-General Library, Army Headquarters, Taihoku Imperial University, Taihoku Station, Bank of Taiwan, Taihoku High Court, Taihoku New Park, and many other facilities. Many civilian installations were damaged, including Taihoku Prefectural Taihoku First Girls' High School, Huashan Catholic Church of Taihoku, and the famous Lungshan Temple of Manka, which was hit in the main building and the left corridor; many precious artifacts and art works in the temple were lost in the ensuing fire. As a result of the extensive bombing campaigns, more than 3,000 civilians lost their lives. Tens of thousands were displaced or left homeless, and countless buildings were destroyed, either directly by the attacks or by the fires they ignited. This devastation left a profound impact on the local population and infrastructure, marking yet another tragic chapter in the toll of the war. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. In the midst of the brutal Battle of Okinawa, American Marines faced relentless resistance as they pushed towards Shuri. Despite heavy casualties and daunting conditions, the tide turned when General Buckner ordered aggressive assaults that outmaneuvered the encircled Japanese forces. After days of relentless combat, they captured the stronghold, leading to the collapse of Japanese defenses. As the dust settled, Shuri lay in ruins, marking a pivotal moment in the Pacific War and showcasing the indomitable spirit of both American and Japanese soldiers.

It's an all calls weekend!  Dean tackles listener questions about 'banging' in pipes after a new water heater has been installed, replacing front doors in an older home when a contractor wants to replace it with something cheap and easy, whether or not you should shellack old oak floors, building a firepit in the backyard, whether you can put windows with different color frames in the same home, and whether wood countertops are a real viable option in a kitchen. 

Episode 304 It seems the world is on heightened alert about the impact smartphones are having on our children's brains. But are we right to be worried? Jonathan Haidt's book the Anxious Generation has played a big role in this debate, with many researchers agreeing smartphones cause harm and action needs to be taken. But is there actually any scientific evidence to back all of these claims up? The “strongest evidence” for alien life was announced just a few weeks ago - but not everyone was happy with this discovery and it came under quite a lot of fire. The team that discovered this alien signal were analysing data from the James Webb Space Telescope. Now other researchers have looked at the same data and have come to different conclusions. But rather than proving critics right, it seems the evidence for aliens just got stronger. A digital oak tree is on display at Kew Gardens in London. Of the Oak is an immersive installation by art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast in collaboration with ecologists, biologists and researchers. The aim is to show the inner workings of the oak, to allow people to connect more deeply with it and to tune into “tree time”.  Chapters: (00:32) Are smartphones causing mental illness in teens? (05:58) More evidence for alien life (13:28) Of the Oak display at Kew Hosted by Timothy Revell and Madeleine Cuff, with guests Jacob Aron, Alex Wilkins, Rowan Hooper, Ersin Han Ersin and Ruth Mitchell.To read more about these stories, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the show had to be a tad shorter, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to talk about! In the news: If Nintendo bricks your console is it an overreach or a punishment you agreed to? GTA 6 is delayed and nobody is complaining. Ubisoft finally figured out that delaying games that aren't ready might be a good idea. Also they're in hot water when it comes to data they collect without letting players know. Could the original Devil May Cry get a remake/update? What games of the 2020s will be remembered for being iconic in the future? Was the Steam data breach a big deal? What's everyone playing??? All this and more on this week's Infinite Respawn Podcast! Discord: https://discord.gg/d7cEJqT Chicken's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elitechicken313 Oak's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MDBOAKTREE Grif's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grifslynam

Bryan Ferre discusses his journey from graphic design to blockchain technology, sparked by a personal tragedy. He highlights his work on Optio, a decentralized platform focused on user control over data, addressing centralized tech issues. The conversation covers the potential of blockchain in education and personal finance, emphasizing autonomy and monetization of user engagement. Bryan also reflects on empowerment, faith, and community involvement in shaping the future of cryptocurrency. Upcoming events in London and Amsterdam will promote further engagement in the space. Interview Recorded 21.05.25 Connect with Bryan Ferre Linkedin          Bryan Ferre - Vice Chairman - Parler | LinkedIn Parler               https://www.parler.com/ Connect with Hearts of Oak. . .

(Note: This episode is from Tonight with Dr. Steve's special Tuesday livestream.)They're calling it The Purge—and CBS News is at the center of the storm. Trump's $20 billion lawsuit over 60 Minutes' election interference just claimed its biggest victim yet: CEO Wendy McMahon. As resignations mount and legacy media melt down, we break down the Trumpocalypse in full. This isn't just a scandal—it's a revelation. And it's only the beginning.In the second part of this episode, we talk about Former FBI Director James Comey's cryptic beach post that may have crossed a line, big time. The photo showed seashells arranged as “86 47,” which many are calling a coded threat against President Trump. With Homeland Security and the Secret Service now involved, and the backlash intensifying, we break down what's really going on. Is this free speech, or a veiled threat from a deep-state insider? Joining us to dig into the legal and constitutional stakes is Peter McIlvenna, free speech expert and founder of Hearts of Oak, an organization dedicated to forging alliances in the protection of the freedom of speech around the world.Check out Peter's Podcast and X Here! https://heartsofoak.org/livestream/ and https://x.com/HeartsofOakUK--Head over to https://turley.pub/VegasGoesBitcoin and reserve your seat today. I'll see you there!--Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalksSign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter**The use of any copyrighted material in this podcast is done so for educational and informational purposes only including parody, commentary, and criticism. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). It is believed that this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

This tasting will compare different priced wines, from about $7 to $24. It also compares Tempranillo wines from Rioja and Toro Spain, as well as the Yakima Valley, Washington. I can't wait to learn about the differences in these wines.Rioja is known for its Tempranillo based blended wines. The wines are historically classified based on how long they have been aged (especially in oak). In 2017 changes were made to labeling laws, and place (or Terrior) is becoming more important.Toro is known for its Tempranillo varietal wines. It is labeled as Tinta del Toro, which is a slight variant of Tempranillo, but basically the same thing. I found that it has a thicker skin, and of course skin is where tannin is found. Therefore, these wines may have more tannins. Toro is a warmer region than Rioja, which creates heavier, fuller-bodied, more jammy wines. Tonight, we are enjoying three Tempranillos including:2022 MonteToro 5. The wine comes from the Bodegas Ramon Ramos Toro and was purchased at WineStyles for $24.00. Aged in oak for 6 months and an additional year in the bottle. Vines are between 30-50 years old and from high-elevation vineyards. The wine has a dark inky violet color. The nose is fruity and complex. Oak is subtle and in the background. 2018 Lucia Victoria Rioja Reserva. A $8.99 bottle of wine from Costco. Aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for either 24 or 30 months and an additional 6 months in the bottle. Comes from the Rioja Alta region. High altitude vineyard with chalk and limestone soils. According to the Reverse Wine Snob, it has aromas of blackberry, vanilla, leather, and balsamic along with notes of licorice, mint, cola, and cedar. He gave it a “Bulk Buy” rating.2021 Two Mountain Winery Tempranillo. We purchased the wine from Winestyles for around $21.00. The wine comes from the Yakima Valley, Washington, and has 13.9% alcohol. It has aromas of fresh hemlock, toasted pine nuts, dried tobacco, sun-dried tomatoes, and coriander dust. Tastes of dark huckleberry, sage, and freshly rolled cigar. It has soft tannins, acid, and a touch of subtle oak.Next week we will taste two Rose' wines.

In this episode, we speak with Karys Rhea about the complexities of the conservative political landscape in America and its relationship with Israel. Karys discusses the significance of the "woke right" for the MAGA movement and the influential role of Tucker Carlson in shaping its direction. We delve into U.S. support for Israel, addressing misconceptions and highlighting the mutual benefits of military aid as crucial for both nations' security. Interview Recorded 19.05.25 Here's all the links you need for Karys Rhea: Producer: @AmThoughtLeader on @Epochtimes Fellow: @meforum Artist: @basterecords Rising Leader @_GlobalLiberty Her latest - Europe's Illegal Land-Grab: The Unlawful Palestinian Settlements You've Never Heard Of :: Gatestone Institute Connect with Hearts of Oak. . .

Recap the best clips of the week as Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Kevin Durant clapping back and Emanuel Acho, the Colts social media team posting footage of Daniel Jones throwing, and much more!01:36 - KD’s response to Emanuel Acho on twitter23:11 - Colts social team only posting throws of Jones31:00 - Shams reports Draymond fined 50k for inappropriate comment39:00 - Oak’s Cooking Venture(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an Encore Presentation of my April 2023 interview with William Lee Golden, longtime member of The Oak Ridge Boys, the famous gospel and country quartet. He's also the leader of The Goldens along with his sons, and he's an accomplished painter and photographer as well. William led the Oak's transition from gospel to country and they're now one of the most award-winning groups in country music. They've sold over 40 million records and have more than a dozen number 1 singles and over 30 Top 10 hits. He's a member of both the Country and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.My featured song is “My Love” from the album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link.—--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with William:www.williamleegolden.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“MOON SHOT” is Robert's latest single, reflecting his Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 16th, Old Elk has been acquired by Middle West Spirits, Bardstown Bourbon Co has named a Master Blender, and Blue Run releases the Blue Run Flight SeriesShow Notes: Old Elk acquired by Middle West Spirits; tasting room closed. Oregon ethics panel rejects Pappy Van Winkle scandal fine. InvestBev invests eight-figure sum in Registered Distillery One. Smoke & Oak book explores bourbon and cigar history, pairings, out May 28. Lofted Spirits elevates Dan Callaway to Master Blender. Knob Creek Single Barrel Select now cask strength, Bourbon & Rye, $69.99 SRP. Hard Truth releases American Odd Sweet Mash Bourbon, 100 proof, $69.99. Blue Run Spirits releases Flight Series III "micro batch" whiskeys, $124.99 SRP each. Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson & New York Knick legend Charles Oakley react to Max Strus texting his teammates before game 5, Derrick Henry and Ravens reach an agreement on extension, and what Travis Hunter WR/CB matchup are you most excited for this season & much more!01:47 - Strus sent text to Cavs teammates04:49 - GG Jackson calls players on opposing teams pigeons11:17 - Rachel Nichols responds to Bron’s Hali Tweet14:24 - Oak’s Cooking Venture30:06 - Derrick Henry and Ravens reach agreement32:30 - Dolphins being a soft team35:50 - Adam Schefter thanks NFL Draft lottery would be a homerun for the league37:55 - Travis Hunter’s pro season matchups43:33 - Best slate of Thanksgiving games46:23 - Q and Ayyyy(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inspiring and wisdom-packed episode of Brad & Abbey Live, hosts Brad Zerbo and Abbey Blue Eyes welcome special guest Lt. Colonel Oak McCulloch, veteran, author, and leadership coach, for an unforgettable conversation about what it really means to lead with courage, humility, and service. Drawing from over 40 years of experience in the military, disaster relief, and civic leadership, Oak shares powerful stories and principles from his book Your Leadership Legacy that apply to every level of life, from the battlefield to the boardroom to the kitchen table. The discussion covers everything from the importance of reflection and accountability to the dangers of micromanagement and ego-driven leadership. Oak emphasizes that great leaders teach, train, and trust their people, and they do it with consistency, integrity, and compassion. Whether recounting tense moments in Kosovo or managing a Gulf Coast food bank after the BP oil spill, Oak delivers hard-won truths with warmth, humor, and straight-shooting candor. Together, Brad, Abbey, and Oak explore generational challenges, the destruction of the nuclear family, the emotional toll of leadership, and why true influence begins at home. From “lead by walking around” to the idea of the “holy moment,” this episode offers not just leadership advice, but life advice, reminding us all that leadership isn't about titles, it's about impact. Whether you're a CEO, a foreman, a parent, or a stay-at-home mom, this episode will leave you with practical tools and timeless insight to lead well and live with purpose.

In this episode we dive into the buzz around "resetting" the vagus nerve—a concept gaining traction in wellness and vestibular circles alike. What does it really mean to reset the vagus nerve, and is it even possible? Dr. Madison and Dr. Jenna explores the science behind vagal tone, its connection to the autonomic nervous system, and how it influences dizziness, balance, and recovery. More Links/Resources:⁠⁠⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Madison:⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheOakMethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Jenna⁠⁠@dizzy.rehab.therapist ⁠⁠Work with Dr. Madison⁠⁠1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy⁠⁠⁠⁠Vestibular Group Fit⁠⁠Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!)⁠⁠Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here!⁠⁠Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases with no extra cost to you.Dr. Madison Oak, PT, is a dedicated vestibular physical therapist committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals grappling with chronic vestibular conditions. She is the proprietor of Oak Physical Therapy & Wellness, a reputable telehealth rehabilitation therapy practice catering to clients across six states. Additionally, Dr. Oak is the visionary behind Vestibular Group Fit, an esteemed international group program. With over 500 members, her program has successfully empowered individuals with vestibular disorders to reclaim control over their lives. 

Oak trees serve as the larval food source for almost a thousand different caterpillars.

Vi Recenserar och Analyserar musik från Baarhus och Paul Mac Innes i detta sprakande etthundranittiotredje avsnitt av Musiksnacket.Låtarna: When you lied, och No Chains.Fantastisk musik, med innerlig själ och djupa ljudbilder.Vad anser du?Vi spår också i Musiktrender för 2025. Vad händer i Musikproduktionsväg? Plugins?Kommer AI ta över även live-scenen? Och vi har hittat en ny låt-del som traskat sig in på massvis med låtar under året. Vart kom den ifrån?John Mayer och Warren "Oak" Felder avhandlas också.Vad gör dessa så bra?Tips på vad vi skall göra vid vårt 200:e avsnitt?Kommentera gärna.Varmt välkomna!Vill du ha din låt uppspelad direktmed tillhörande analys.Maila oss låtlänk + info om projektet till: Musiksnacket@iwm.se#recension #analyser #musik #analys #spotify #Podcast #podd #musiksnacket #Artist #Musiker #scen #studio #AI

Sign up for VGFit25% off 5/4-/57! Use code BIRTHDAY25 at checkout!In this episode of The Vestibular Podcast, we're joined by the insightful Dr. Jenna to explore a powerful yet often overlooked piece of dizziness recovery: putting yourself first. We dive into why prioritizing your own needs, boundaries, and self-care isn't selfish—it's essential for managing vestibular symptoms and long-term healing.We share real-life strategies for creating space in your life for recovery, setting limits with others (and yourself), and building a daily routine that supports your nervous system. Whether you're newly diagnosed or deep into your vestibular journey, this conversation is a grounding reminder that healing starts with YOU.Tune in to learn how making yourself a priority can be the game-changer your brain and body have been waiting for.Links/Resources Mentioned:Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) More Links/Resources:⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠Connect with Dr. Madison:⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠⁠@TheOakMethod⁠⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠Connect with Dr. Jenna@dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation TherapyVestibular Group FitSmall Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!)Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here!Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases with no extra cost to you.Dr. Madison Oak, PT is a dedicated vestibular physical therapist committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals grappling with chronic vestibular conditions. She is the proprietor of Oak Physical Therapy & Wellness, a reputable telehealth vestibular rehabilitation therapy practice catering to clients across six states. Additionally, Dr. Oak is the visionary behind Vestibular Group Fit, an esteemed international group program. With over 500 members, her program has successfully empowered individuals with vestibular disorders to reclaim control over their lives.

Successful healthcare investment involves finding companies that reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance the patient experience, especially for underserved populations. In this episode, Andrew Adams, co-founder and managing partner of OAK HC/FT, discusses his firm's investment philosophy, focusing on backing the best entrepreneurs who can execute at scale. His company supports its portfolio companies by providing guidance on team building, customer introductions, technology decisions, and exit strategies. Andrew highlights Reveleer as an example, showcasing how OAK assists in acquisitions and growth. He also shares that they believe in the transformative power of technology, especially AI and SaaS, to improve administrative efficiency and drive better clinical outcomes, emphasizing the importance of measuring ROI through tangible impacts, such as time savings for clinicians.  Tune in and learn how a blend of technology and personalized services is key to reaching patients and driving real value within the healthcare system! Resources: Connect with and follow Andrew Adams on LinkedIn. Discover more about OAK HC/FT on LinkedIn and their website.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 2nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #707. Subscribe now! Doolin', Austral, Fialla, Flook, The Friel Sisters, On The Lash, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Lilies of the Midwest, Robert Zielinski, Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall, Albannach,, David Mitchell, Drumspyder, Kevin Meehan GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - Doolin' “Mary's Jigs” from Doolin' 4:34 - WELCOME 5:46 - Austral “Woodford Nights” from Thylacine 12:38 - Fialla “No Fear No Grace” from A Rare Thing 17:00 - Flook “Koady / The Burning Lion” from Sanju 21:10 - The Friel Sisters “The Queen of the Rushes/Scully Casey's/McGovern's Favourite (Jigs/Reel)” from Northern Sky 26:01 - FEEDBACK 28:29 - On The Lash “Dog in the Distance” from Fireside 32:23 - Brobdingnagian Bards “The Salmon of Knowledge” from Another Faire to Remember 36:59 - The Lilies of the Midwest “Rent Charlie's Cottage for a Fee” from Cat's Ceili 41:20 - Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall “Bonnie Prince Charlie / Return to Fingal” from Copley Street 2 45:15 - THANKS 47:57 - Robert Zielinski “The Yellow Heifer” from The Day Dawn 51:02 - Albannach “Bare Arsed Bandits” from Bareknuckle Pipes & Drums 55:03 - David Mitchell “Lathkill Dale” from Contours 58:01 - Drumspyder “The Oak and the Ash” from Oak and Ash 1:02:05 - CLOSING 1:02:55 - Kevin Meehan “Borve Castle” from Spanish Point 1:06:27 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Climate change is real, and we can fix it. Cutting waste, saving energy, and pushing for clean power all make a difference. Not convinced? What if you're wrong? A cleaner, safer world benefits everyone. Talk to someone today—our children are counting on you! Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? An album pin is a lapel pin with artwork inspired by a specific album or song from an album. It could be the actual album artwork or it could be inspired by a specific track on the album. The best album pins stand out on their own. They appeal to more than just your fans. It is simple, bold, and visually engaging. However, what truly makes it an “album pin” is that the purchaser also gets a digital album with their pin. I have an entire blog on my website with details including templates for you to make your own album pin jacket.