Podcasts about Military

On this special D-Day edition of Hayden's History Hour, Federalist Staff Editor Hayden Daniel shares everything you should know about the largest amphibious operation in history and explains how Hollywood's portrayal of the operation fails to capture the size and intensity of the Allied powers' beginning strategy to end World War II. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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Jeff's Bagel Run summer cream cheese flavors inspired by Jeremiah's Italian Ice Scoop Froggy Frog mint chocolate chip, mango, peach, and banana pudding cream cheese reviews Otto's coffee, Jeff's Jolt, cookies-and-cream cold brew, and Melted Snow Cone drinks Favorite savory bagels, specialty spreads, and buying extra cream cheese for home Jeff's Bagel Run expansion, rewards app, and #TDBagel promotion Ross McCoy joins the show How having kids changes the feeling of summer break Summer spending habits, family budgets, and kids repeating parental complaints Hat collecting obsession and a new Atlanta Braves City Connect hat Review of a surprisingly good knockoff Braves jersey Counterfeit jerseys vs authentic merchandise debate Sports merch prices pushing fans toward knockoffs Fake jerseys, fake Rolexes, status symbols, and "fronting" Celebrity interviews arranged through Billy the Phone Freak Lou Gramm interview preview and Foreigner history Brain tumor recovery, solo career, and born-again Christian phase Using TikTok "mini documentaries" to research guests Fact-checking questionable Lou Gramm trivia AI-generated celebrity facts and misinformation online Graham Bonnet confusion tied to a Black Sabbath rumor Why believable fake stories spread across the internet Appreciation for Lou Gramm's memorable on-air yawn Confrontation vs conflict avoidance personalities Gym story involving shirtless, barefoot teenagers Older gym member attempts to enforce unwritten rules Teens exploit vague gym-attire language Getting dragged into the argument as an unwilling witness Deferring the dispute to gym management Community pool closed after someone washed a dog in it Pool hygiene concerns, screaming swim lessons, and public-pool grossness Medical marijuana renewal stories with BudDocs Grocery cart child-seat contamination realization Bathroom hygiene debates and airborne germs Networking outside familiar circles at Colette's book event Holy City BBQ connection through a marketing agency Key lime pie confrontation with a restaurant owner Holy City BBQ closes after a short run Restaurant startup risks, overspending, and failed concepts Marketing vs operational execution in the restaurant business Political branding and alienating potential customers Backyard cleanup and the rise of "Patio Tut" Resort-style pool furniture that nobody actually uses The backyard graveyard of abandoned purchases Broken umbrellas, cluttered sheds, and pool-toy overload Twenty-year-old borrowed Sawzall finally discovered Valuable collectibles vs worthless stored junk Rare vinyl toys, MF DOOM figures, and hidden collectibles Bearcat THC seltzers as an alcohol alternative International Space Station air-leak concerns Astronaut emergency procedures and ISS size misconceptions Ukraine drone warfare and battlefield debris How criticism can ruin enjoyment of a new purchase Listener feedback on Blue Bell ice cream packaging Nostalgia, branding, and family-owned food companies Military missile-silo injury story involving a lotion bottle Emergency-room embarrassment and medical oddities ChatGPT-assisted self-diagnosis and health questions Excessive caffeine linked to pelvic-floor muscle twitching Levator Ani Syndrome discussion Adult-site restrictions, VPNs, and T-Mobile workarounds Smart-home devices creating awkward viewing risks Cheap TV packages and digital antenna recommendations Dating someone who resembles a deceased partner Having a "type" vs seeking variety in relationships Dating again after a long marriage Ross McCoy comedy dates and upcoming shows Moe Comedy Jam lineup and Drew Garabo appearance Hollerbach's German Restaurant BDM dinner announcement Planning the next Bad at Business Beerfest Recruiting couch teams for upcoming competitions Tattoo-themed couch team sponsored by The East Tattoo Invitation to email the show for couch-team participation ### Social Media https://tomanddan.com https://x.com/tomanddanlive https://facebook.com/amediocretime https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive Where to Find the Show Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s Exclusive Content https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/

Andrew Bayliss, a classicist from the University of Birmingham, discusses the military strategies of Sparta and Athensduring their historic conflict. He explains that while Sparta was self-sufficient, Athens relied heavily on its fleet for food imports. Bayliss details how Pericles moved the rural population behind city walls, creating a crowded environment similar in size to LAX.MINOAN CRETE

 This week on Straight White American Jesus, Brad and Dan trace the connections between Trump-era immigration policy, rising far-right extremism, and a growing international movement built around the idea of “remigration.” Beginning with unrest at New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center, they examine former ICE official Greg Bovino's appearance at a European far-right conference and discuss how anti-immigrant rhetoric, Christian nationalism, and white identity politics are increasingly intertwined on both sides of the Atlantic. The conversation explores how language, policy, and political movements reinforce one another—and what it means when American officials and European extremists are drawing inspiration from the same playbook. The episode also dives into new Gallup polling showing declining support for LGBTQ+ rights after decades of gains, particularly among Republicans, and considers how coordinated religious and political campaigns have reshaped public opinion. Brad and Dan connect these trends to battles over schools, charter education, and public funding, while also unpacking Pete Hegseth's efforts to narrow religious representation in the military chaplaincy. They close with a discussion of free speech, the courts' response to the “8647” controversy, and several signs of hope—including a federal court ruling protecting transgender service members and the ongoing celebration of Pride Month. Along the way, they share exciting news about the next chapter of Axis Mundi Media, including new live programming, The Daily Brief, and plans to expand independent coverage of religion, democracy, and power. Axis Mundi is becoming more than a podcast network. We are building the essential newsroom for understanding religion, democracy, extremism, and power in America today. And with your support, we can build it together. Direct support: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Tax-deductible donations through our partnering 501c3: https://www.irmce.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(13) Jack Burnham discusses how Nvidia chips reach the Chinese military through loopholes in export controls and subsidiaries. He notes bureaucratic confusion over the "AI diffusion rule" allowed Chinese firms to stockpile high-end hardware. Burnham recommends stricter Commerce Department guidance to prevent further military modernization.

PREVIEW: John Bachelor and guest Andrew Bayliss discuss the history of Sparta. They explore the perspectives of Herodotus, the "father of history," regarding the massive military confrontation between the Greeks and the Persians

Martha Raddatz, ABC News' chief global affairs correspondent and 'This Week' co-anchor and the author of The Hero Next Door: Stories of Patriotism and Purpose (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster, 2026), highlights the courage and heroism of members of the U.S. military.Photo: Kyle Osterhoudt, U.S. Military Academy, Celebration Time: Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy celebrate as the Army's newest officers during a commencement ceremony at West Point, N.Y., May 24, 2025. For the Class of 2025 Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Obliterated Iranian Military Hits Multiple US Bases In Gulf - With Guest Jim Jatras by Ron Paul Liberty Report

(10) Gregory Copley analyzes reports of expanded nuclear deployments in Europe, describing them as psychological posturing. He views these signals as political maneuvering that does not substantially alter the military balance of power in Eurasia.

Overnight Russia launched one of the most devastating attacks at Ukraine's capitol since the start of the war. According to reports... Russia launched 729 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight. 

For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear.  Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. A message from our June sponsor, The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial.Visit IGottaAsk.com to learn more! Today's scripture: Luke 18:31-43 (ESV) CCPL Substack: https://theheartofthepublic.substack.com/p/hope-for-a-doom-loop-democracy  News sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-ukraine-war-major-attacks-missile-drone-kill-several-wound-dozens/  https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/06/02/rubio-meet-with-congress-iran-ceasefire-falters/  https://www.wsj.com/business/logistics/americas-truckers-are-driving-just-a-little-slower-to-save-gas-7b144d15?mod=hp_lead_pos11  https://www.notus.org/defense/lawmakers-guardrail-pentagon-artificial-intelligence  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/technology/trump-executive-order-ai.html  Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelwear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichaelRWear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife and check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tsfnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Ukraine #Russia #MarcoRubio #Iran #truckers #gas #AI  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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(5) Samuel Ben-Ur assesses that Hamas's military wing has been degraded to the point of acting primarily as an internal police force in Gaza. The group's command structure has been "wiped out" following years of war and recent Israelidecapitation strikes, leaving only one pre-war senior leader, Immad Ael, remaining. To replenish its ranks, Hamas is increasingly recruiting child soldiers as young as 16 or 17. Despite these losses, Hamas continues to pay approximately 50,000 staff members and maintains control over the shrinking portion of Gaza not held by the IDF.1938 RAMALLAH

(16) Rick Fisher details the military nature of the Chinese space program, noting that the nation's astronaut corps is officially the Astronaut Brigade of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Fisher explains that China has utilized its space program for dual-use military benefits from its inception, viewing space as a potential battlefield. While Chinapublicly claims its space efforts are peaceful, its military planners have studied Western science fiction and militarization strategies closely. The segment warns that the U.S. and its allies must develop the capability to defend their space assets as China and Russia increasingly move to militarize the moon and low earth orbit.1941

Rambo Van Halen is a pseudonym. He's a Hollywood producer — the real kind, the below-the-line kind, the guy making sure the steel gets to the factory — who worked in the industry for decades, walked away in 2019, and wrote a book about it.The book is called Hollywood Samizdat: Notes from Below the Line. It's published by Passage Press. Lou read it. He dog-eared it. They talked for an hour. Topics include: what a producer actually does (mostly administration, definitely not what people think); what happens to actors when nobody says no to them for 20 years; the feminization of Hollywood and why straight guys stopped being able to do their jobs; military veterans vs. film school graduates on set (no contest); Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, and the Amazon river; the unwritten casting rule about who can and can't be the butt of the joke; MeToo — the careers it should have ended, the ones it shouldn't have, and the Joe Gatt story that will make your jaw drop; and why Rambo Van Halen is not his real name and probably never will be. Get the book → https://passage.press/products/hollywood-samizdat?srsltid=AfmBOorHefB5b7WS0T_hiObEIcPzGEWLHKXoL-4gInHttqmha-D5SLuiRambo on Substack → https://substack.com/@rambovanhalenTIMESTAMPS:0:00 — Intro — who is Rambo Van Halen?1:40 — What a producer actually does (it's mostly administration)3:50 — Building a bubble around the creatives — and what it does to them6:20 — Film is a business, not a public service — and film school gets this wrong7:25 — Jim Carrey, Michael Jackson, and what happens when nobody says no10:55 — Plastic surgery, masculinity, and actors who should leave their faces alone12:46 — Lee Marvin, Gene Hackman, and the men who used to be on screen16:25 — How Hollywood got feminized — and why straight guys couldn't do their jobs anymore19:06 — Military guys on film sets — why they beat film school graduates every time21:32 — Fitzcarraldo, Werner Herzog, and Klaus Kinski's on-set meltdown25:04 — Why he made his lateral move out of LA in 201927:30 — White male shit libs coming at him on Facebook30:56 — Comedy as a masculine art form — why wokeness couldn't kill it35:00 — George Floyd, Memorial Day, and saying what you actually think37:25 — The unwritten rule: the black guy can't be the butt of the joke43:28 — Roy Price, MeToo, and the careers that got destroyed45:01 — John Lasseter, Aziz Ansari, and Joe Gatt — three very different MeToo stories50:37 — The sushi bar incident — actress hits on producer, ignores her date54:24 — Bikini casting, auditions, and what actresses will do for a role58:12 — Who is Rambo Van Halen — and why the pseudonym?1:01:16 — Why he wrote Hollywood Samizdat as a journaling exercise1:03:08 — On publicist spam, bad podcast guests, and only booking people worth talking to1:04:01 — Outro — where to find Rambo Van HalenWatch full episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Vb53s4I0A&list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJListen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez#Hollywood #FilmIndustry #RamboVanHalen #HollywoodSamizdat #MeToo #LouPerezPodcast #LionsOfLiberty #BehindTheCamera #FilmProducer #ComedyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down for an hour-long discussion with legendary independent journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin to discuss her new blockbuster documentary, Earth's Greatest Enemy, and the existential threat that US empire in general—and the US military specifically—poses to humanity and to our planet. Editor's Note: This conversation was recorded on Jan. 29, 2026, before the beginning of the illegal US-Israeli War in Iran. Guests:Abby Martin is an Izzy-Award-winning independent journalist, filmmaker, and host of The Empire Files. She is the director of the 2019 documentary Gaza Fights for Freedom and the 2026 documentary Earth's Greatest Enemy.Additional links/info:Watch Earth's Greatest Enemy on The Empire Files YouTube channel. Credits:Studio Production / Post-Production: David HebdenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Send us Fan MailJust when you thought you knew everything about Gettysburg-Author John Hopkins speaks on the 1913 Gettysburg reunion! Get the book here: https: //www.savasbeatie.com/the-world-will-never-see-the-like-the-gettysburg-reunion-of-1913/Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.Our website: https://www.untoldcivilwar.com/Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWxSupport the show:One time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCWMonthly payment through Patreon and unlock unique perks!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51151470&fan_landing=truThis show is made possible by the support of our sponsors:The Badge MakerProudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history.Civil War TrailsThe world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you.Military Images MagazineAmerica's only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers.The Excelsior BrigadeDealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction.HistoryFixCome enjoy history! Explore stories from the Middle Ages to the early 21st century. Enjoy historical video content always ad free and get a 7-day free trial as you explore our site.1863 DesignsAre you looking for Civil War themed graphic design, logo design, historical art and or hand drawn art? Look no further than 1863 Designs. Use the code, “UNTOLD” for 15% off your purchase! Iron Horse Military AntiquesIron Horse Military Antiques is an Illinois-based buyer and seller of nineteenth-century documents, letters, images, and militaria, specializing in the American Civil War.Support the show

Iran has suspended indirect talks with the US in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon. As Tehran moves toward a complete block of the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss the collapse of diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and the growing risk of a wider regional war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Yorktown was not the end!  Though Cornwallis surrendered, the British still held New York, Charleston, and Savannah, and the Americans did not control the western frontier.  Would 1782 bring a renewed British campaign to secure the American colonies?  Could the United States win its independence?   Military historian Craig Bruce Smith, professor of history at National Defense University, joins us to talk about his new book, Securing Victory, 1781-1783, part of The U.S. Army Campaigns of the Revolutionary War series, which looks at this critical, but often under-reported period, when the United States actually able to secure its independence,  control of the territory extending to the Mississippi River, and the hard-won gains of the war. Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!

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May 31, 2026: They say the fires at Caledonia Mills started on their own, but anyone who spent a night there knew something far more sinister was at work.==========HOUR ONE: “The Witching Hour of 3AM” *** You don't have to go to a cemetery or haunted house to experience the supernatural. You don't need to drive a cursed road to encounter a ghost. Sometimes the paranormal takes place on military bases. (The Military And The Mysterious) *** The corpse of a murderer winds up doing advertising for a drug store. (The Murder of Maggie Walker) *** In 1922, an otherwise unremarkable farmhouse in Novia Scotia was the site of alleged poltergeist activity which made headlines all over Canada and the United States. A poltergeist that liked to set fires. (The Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills)==========HOUR TWO: Claiming to audibly hear from God either makes you crazy, or a prophet – and only time can tell which is true. If you claim things are going to happen because God says they will – and then they don't happen – that means you're cray cray, and a false prophet. That also makes your followers a bunch of dupes. Sadly, the 19th and 20th centuries were full of crazy false prophets with mindless sheep worshipping them. (Creating False Prophets) *** Headline: “Exciting Wake!” When you see the words “exciting” and “wake” in the same headline, you can make a guess that someone is not resting in peace! (Exciting Wake)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A smitten fan falls in love with a talented actress, and convinces himself she loves him in return. This sounds very much like a story out of today's entertainment magazines – but this tale of unrequited love took place in the 1880's. (The Lunatic James Dougherty) *** The terrifying Aswang is the most feared creature of Philippine folklore—and with good reason. I'll tell you why. (The Deadly Aswang) ** Reports have been coming in from people claiming to see full-sized African lions not in the Savannah or in the wilderness – but in North America. But is there any truth to the their claims? (Phantom Lions of North America)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:BOOK: “Mysterious America” by Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3lZIviBBOOK: “Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology”: https://amzn.to/3m2Re3kDOCUMENTARY: “The Aswang Phenomenon”: https://amzn.to/3jQrNjC“Creating False Prophets” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://tinyurl.com/y5bqt97p,https://tinyurl.com/y26vpmga, https://tinyurl.com/y6tgpcl3, https://tinyurl.com/y2jy3eqf“Phantom Lions of North America” by Brent Swancer for MysteriousUniverse.com: https://tinyurl.com/yygdg3eh“Exciting Wake” from the Huntington, IN “Daily Democrat”, reposted on the Strange Company website: https://tinyurl.com/y5cy4ksa“The Deadly Aswang” by Professor Geller for Mythology.net: https://tinyurl.com/yxhcrcxc“The Witching Hour of 3AM” from Paranormality Magazine“The Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills” by Hammerson Peters for MysteriesOfCanada.com: https://tinyurl.com/y43ug999“The Lunatic James Dougherty” by Robert Wilhelm for MurderByGaslight.com: https://tinyurl.com/yxkxo8b6“The Military and the Mysterious” by Brent Swancer for MysteriousUniverse.org: https://tinyurl.com/y46jdmks“The Murder of Maggie Walker” posted on the website Murders In History: https://tinyurl.com/y2qw2rup==========Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicateWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.==========PODCASTS I HOST:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/listenParanormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.==========

NDAA Shocker Congress Seeks To Merge US_Israeli Militaries! by Ron Paul Liberty Report

(5) Bob Zimmerman reflects on the Cold War context of 1968, a year defined by Vietnam, riots, and political assassinations. Zimmerman disputes the idea that NASA had a "military culture," describing it instead as a civilian organization using World War II-style management to achieve great things. However, he critiques the program's top-down government structure as a "dead end" that mirrored Soviet centralization. Zimmerman argues this approach ultimately caused the program to lose political support once the Cold War "stunt" was achieved, rather than fostering a sustainable free-market space industry that could have continued lunar exploration.

(1) Bob Zimmerman introduces the Apollo 8 crew—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders—noting their deep military backgrounds and commitment to American ideals. Borman is described as an intensely honest leader driven by duty, while Lovell is characterized as a "space cadet" eager for exploration. Zimmerman highlights the often-overlooked role of the astronauts' wives, such as Susan Borman and Valerie Anders, who managed households and intense media pressure while accepting the 50/50 survival odds of the mission. The guest also discusses the decision to use the Saturn 5rocket despite its previous mechanical vibration issues.(1) Bob Zimmerman introduces the Apollo 8 crew—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders—noting their deep military backgrounds and commitment to American ideals. Borman is described as an intensely honest leader driven by duty, while Lovell is characterized as a "space cadet" eager for exploration. Zimmerman highlights the often-overlooked role of the astronauts' wives, such as Susan Borman and Valerie Anders, who managed households and intense media pressure while accepting the 50/50 survival odds of the mission. The guest also discusses the decision to use the Saturn 5rocket despite its previous mechanical vibration issues.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan reveals that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly offered his resignation, admitting the IRGC, not the civilian government, is now firmly in control of Iran and its stalled peace talks with President Trump. Bryan tracks satellite images showing Iran using the ceasefire to dig out buried missiles and drones, a US Hellfire strike on a cargo ship running the naval blockade, and warnings from Chevron, Exxon, and Aramco that global oil supplies could hit a panic-buying breaking point in just two to three weeks, with prices potentially spiking past $150 a barrel. He also covers Israel's deepest push into Lebanon in 25 years and the capture of the Crusades-era Beaufort Castle, then makes the case that Trump's best play now is a bare-bones Iran deal so he can pivot to the bigger threat at home: an Islamo-Marxist Democrat movement organizing violent ICE protests with funding from Roy Singham and George Soros. Plus, Bryan unpacks the concept of Taqiyya and what it means for vetting figures like Zohran Mamdani, a screwworm case creeping toward Texas cattle country, a promising new blood test that distinguishes four forms of dementia with 92% accuracy, and surprising research on how multiple AI chatbots can fact-check each other to deliver better medical answers. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, The Wright Report, Monday Headline Brief, Masoud Pezeshkian resignation, IRGC control Iran, Iran peace talks, Trump Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Hellfire missile cargo ship, oil supply crisis, $150 oil price, Chevron Exxon Aramco warning, Israel Lebanon invasion, Beaufort Castle, Hezbollah disarm, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza war, drug boat strikes, Caribbean cartel operations, screwworm outbreak Texas, Eileen Wang Arcadia California, Chinese Communist infiltration, Roy Singham, George Soros, Hassan Piker, Delaney Hall ICE protests, Brandon Greer, New Jersey ICE attacks, Mikie Sherrill, Markwayne Mullin self deportation, Zohran Mamdani, Fadhel Al-Sahlani, taqiyya, political Islam, dementia blood test Washington University, CBD nerve pain study, AI medical chatbots, ChatGPT Gemini Llama health accuracy

(00:00) — Welcome and origin spark: Kiki's path starts without an “aha” and a teacher's nudge changes everything.(02:24) — First shadowing, open-heart: A six-hour quadruple bypass leaves her captivated.(03:48) — Type B and present: Owning a goal without over-planning in high school.(04:29) — Balancing D2 hoops and premed: Small-school community and time management pay off.(07:19) — Burnout and a late college switch: Signing in July and embracing a non-linear path.(08:55) — Making premed work: Professors, small classes, and athlete study groups.(10:03) — The grind of student-athlete life: Exhaustion, rigid schedules, and living by the calendar.(11:38) — What gave way: Long-distance friendships and less family check-ins.(13:24) — First app cycle misses: 506 MCAT, six-week prep, content over practice, and low volunteering.(17:17) — Reapplicant moves: Earlier timing, pharmacy tech year, and next-day secondaries.(19:54) — Widening the net: Adding DO schools and securing acceptances.(20:53) — Discovering HPSP: Out-of-state sticker shock leads her to the Navy.(23:39) — Parents' buy-in and commissioning: From doubts to pride; acceptance to October commissioning.(26:16) — Military match realities: Deployment risk and the “assignment” mindset.(30:29) — Final takeaway: Keep trying—“what's meant for you won't miss you.Kiki didn't have a dramatic origin story—no early illness or single defining moment. A high school anatomy teacher's question and a mesmerizing first shadowing of a six-hour open-heart surgery nudged her toward medicine. She kept living fully as a type B student who played Division II basketball, learning time management the hard way: rigid schedules, constant travel, and studying through exhaustion. In this conversation, Kiki unpacks being a reapplicant after a 506 MCAT and limited volunteer hours, what she fixed the second time—earlier timing, practice questions over rereads, quick secondaries—and why she initially applied to only two schools. She explains how medical transport and later working as a pharmacy technician broadened her clinical lens. When out-of-state tuition topped $80,000, she took a hard look at Navy HPSP, did her homework beyond recruiter promises, and chose the scholarship—even after getting off a local waitlist later. Kiki shares how she reframed setbacks, how much community mattered, and what realistically concerns her about the military match: deployment and accepting “assignments.” Her closing message to premeds is clear and steady—keep doing the work, stay intentional, and trust that what's meant for you won't miss you.What You'll Learn:- How a D2 athlete built time management without sacrificing premed- What went wrong in her first cycle and how she changed it- Why she chose Navy HPSP and how she evaluated the trade-offs- Ways transport and pharmacy tech roles expand clinical exposure

Send us Fan MailAaron and Peaches are back in the team room for a public episode, and this one goes exactly where you think it's going: military fitness standards, Pete Hegseth, the UFC, fat troops, fake plate outrage, human performance, AI, bad tactical training, Marines getting yelled at in public, and yes… somehow the Vandenberg UFO incident.They get into why physical standards still matter, why people are suddenly pretending government officials need to be elite athletes, how human performance is finally becoming a serious military priority, and why some “tactical” training videos on the internet are basically just paid auditions for disaster.They also hit AI tools, admin dominance, general officer career paths, Space Force weirdness, and a woman trying to debate Marines during Fleet Week.Drop a comment with your take: are standards coming back, or are we still pretending being out of shape is fine?Like the video, subscribe to Ones Ready, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss the next one.Join the members-only side on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple for early access, extra episodes, and fewer rules.Merch restock is coming soon at onesready.com. Grab something and stop dressing like you lost a bet.Bottom line: be fit, be useful, and don't pay money to get shot by your buddy on a flat range.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Something Has to Die 01:06 Welcome to the Team Room 01:22 Why Does Everyone Hate Fat Troops? 02:18 Blues Monday and Uniform Reality Checks 03:24 UFC at the White House 04:10 Fitness Standards and Exclusive Events 05:04 Military Influencers Are Coming 05:38 Pete Hegseth, Fake Plates, and Outrage Culture 06:59 Working Out With the Troops 07:36 Secretary of Defense Fitness Expectations 08:13 Lloyd Austin, COVID, and Mask Optics 09:06 Vaccine Mandates and Myocarditis Discussion 12:17 Comparing Hegseth and Austin 13:42 Modern Athlete Strength Systems 15:17 The Pepe Silvia Breakdown 16:10 Is Human Performance Finally Turning a Corner? 17:18 Air Force Special Warfare as a Human Weapon System 18:31 Recovery, Readiness, and Smarter Scheduling 19:48 Why HPO Is About to Explode 21:26 Staying Operational After Retirement 22:13 PhDs Who Can Win Bar Fights 23:01 How Officers Become Generals 25:19 The Military's Risk Problem 27:46 Officer Team Time and Career Acceleration 30:49 Why Admin Skills Actually Matter 32:03 How to Win End-of-Year Funding 34:15 Using AI to Build Better Products 36:15 Air Force News and Internet Chaos 37:14 Woman Harasses Marines During Fleet Week 40:17 Marines Handle It Like Pros 42:51 Missing Scientists and Space Force Weirdness 45:33 Small Unit Tactics Gone Wrong 46:36 Dangerous Live-Fire Training Videos 49:00 How This Gets People Killed 51:42 Loot Dropping and Not Training 52:13 Vandenberg UFO Missile Test Story 54:34 Tasty Gains and Creatine Gummies 56:02 Merch, Memberships, and Final Notes

As California and five other states prepare for highly anticipated primary elections, political observers are closely watching the shifting dynamics of the state's unique top two open primary system. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA), running for the first time as an independent, joins to discuss the top issues facing voters, including a skyrocketing cost of living, homelessness, and economic challenges. He also weighs in on why he proposed a bill to ban mid-decade congressional redistricting in an effort to combat partisan gerrymandering and stop the growing polarization of American politics. Military service is different for each member and the lessons learned are equally as unique. Many share similar themes, however, such as leadership and empathy as they answer the call to serve. Marine Veteran AJ Pasciuti joins the Rundown to discuss what he learned during his time in the military and how it applies to everyday life. That's all part of his new book, “Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life.”   Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst, Gregg Jarrett  Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trump says Iran talks are back on, Israel is involved, the Strait of Hormuz is still part of the chaos, and somehow the answer is still "trust me, bro." So what is the actual win here? In this Good Morning Liberty episode, Nate and Chuck break down Trump's Iran war messaging, war powers, ceasefire confusion, Dave Rubin's viral Iran debate moment, and why "military operation" suddenly turns into "war" when civilian casualties come up. Then the guys cover America's 250th anniversary becoming less Founding Fathers and more MAGA rally, complete with artist dropouts, Vanilla Ice, Trump posts, and the Kennedy Center somehow entering the chat. Finally, Bernie Sanders wants government ownership in AI companies, and the libertarian problem is simple: once Republicans accept government ownership of private companies, they do not get to act shocked when the socialists want more. Chapters: 00:00 Good Morning Liberty 00:45 Iran war update and the 60-day clock 02:15 Trump says "sit back and relax" 04:15 Lebanon, Beirut, and ceasefire confusion 07:00 Trump says talks are back on 08:15 What counts as a win in Iran? 10:45 Dave Rubin gets pressed on Iran 14:45 "Military operation" or war? 18:00 Matt Walsh and the moving goalposts 19:30 America's 250th gets weird 22:30 Trump's America Is Back Rally post 29:30 Bernie wants government ownership of AI Links: Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club @ joingml.com All links @ gml.bio.link Subscribe, like, comment, share this with one liberty-loving friend, and leave a rating or review on your podcast app. #Trump #Iran #WarPowers #Libertarian #GoodMorningLiberty #AI

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Israel announced Monday morning that it would renew strikes on Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut, after significantly curtailing attacks on the Lebanese capital for weeks at the request of US President Donald Trump’s administration. The joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz came as Israel has steadily expanded its ground offensive by capturing more areas in southern Lebanon, including the iconic Beaufort Castle, amid constant Hezbollah drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel and on IDF troops in Lebanon. We delve into what is actually happening on the ground -- and air -- during this "ceasefire" in Lebanon. Yesterday evening, two teenage girls were injured, including one seriously, in a car-ramming terror attack in the West Bank just outside of Jerusalem, with the attacker shot dead by IDF troops at the scene. Fabian fills us in. Netanyahu said Thursday that he ordered the IDF to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip – well beyond the portion of the enclave that Jerusalem was allowed to temporarily continue occupying as part of an October 2025 ceasefire deal with Hamas. We discuss what this new directive means in practice and explore what the IDF is currently doing in the Strip. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Israel says it will renew strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut after lobbying for US green light IDF captures strategic Beaufort Castle, as soldier killed in Hezbollah drone strike IDF soldier killed, 3 hurt, in Hezbollah drone attack near newly seized Beaufort Castle Israel shuts schools near Lebanon border amid repeated Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks Two teen girls hurt, one seriously, in car-ramming terror attack at West Bank junction Netanyahu says he told IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, well beyond terms of truce ‘A jungle’: Reservists speak of permissive open-fire rules along Gaza’s Yellow Line Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

War Room USA/Israel Military Partnership Would Destroy American Sovereignty, Iran Threatens New Strikes As Ceasefire Collapses

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Most new officers will blow their first paycheck on too much car, too much apartment, or too much wedding. Don't be most officers. This episode is your 60-minute shortcut to building wealth, freedom, and financial confidence from the moment you commission. Host Joe Brown of Always Ready Financial Planning sits down with Spencer Reese (Military Money Manual) and Rob Shaye (Institute for Leadership / Fireside Finances) to deliver a financial fast-start guide for newly commissioned officers. The conversation covers everything from compound interest to avoiding the biggest wealth killers in military life — and why getting the basics right early beats chasing shortcuts forever Topics Covered Why Personal Finance Can't Wait — The cost of delaying good money habits and why commissioning is the perfect moment to get the vector right The Power of Compound Interest — How $500/month invested over 40 years at 10% can grow to $3 million, and what that means for your 30s and 40s, not just retirement Financial Discipline as Leadership — Why money stress is a distraction from leading your people, and how a clean financial house makes you a more present and effective officer The #1 Wealth Killer: Too Much Car — Why junior officers buy more car than they should, and how delaying that purchase by a few years changes everything The Three Biggest Wealth Destroyers — Expensive cars, oversized apartments, and fast weddings that end in divorce TSP Basics Done Right — Start contributing immediately, bump it to 10–15%, and put it in the Lifecycle Fund (L2070/L2075) — then mostly leave it alone Roth TSP vs. Roth IRA — Why the Roth accounts are the right choice for most junior officers, especially given the tax-free housing and sustenance allowances Combat Zone Tax Exclusion (CZTE) — The "triple tax advantage" of contributing tax-free combat pay into Roth accounts that grow and distribute tax-free Avoiding TSP Get-Rich-Quick Distractions — Day trading the TSP, Robinhood accounts, and newsletter schemes: why consistent singles beat swinging for the fences Business Cards & Business Cards — Why 90% of active fund managers can't beat index funds over 10–20 years, and why you don't need to either Post-9/11 GI Bill Strategy — How to transfer the GI Bill to dependents, why timing matters, and why it can be worth $400,000–$500,000 if handled correctly Military Grad School — Going to graduate school while still getting paid and preserving your GI Bill for your family Living Like the Rank Below You — The "live like an O-2 when you're an O-3" mindset and how each promotion is an investment opportunity Time as Wealth — The concept of being a "time billionaire" and balancing saving with creating memories in your 20s and 30s Resources Mentioned Related Military Money Manual Podcast episodes — Episode 132 (financial guide for new officers) and Episode 2 (deep dive on the TSP); available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon TSP Lifecycle Funds — tsp.gov (L2070 or L2075 recommended for the Class of 2026) Always Ready Financial Planning — alwaysreadyfp.com | joe@alwaysreadyfp.com Fireside Finances (Rob Shaye) — rob@firesidefinances.com | LinkedIn: Robert Shaye Military OneSource — militaryonesource.mil (general military financial resources) Spencer Reese — spencer@militarymoneymanual.com | Instagram: @militarymoneymanual       Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 Military Money Manual may receive compensation from JPMC. Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.

Today's show connects three volatile threads: a heated South Carolina governor's race shaped by a late Trump endorsement, a series of political scandals driving national outrage narratives, and escalating international conflict involving Iran, Israel, and U.S. military action. Layered underneath it all is a broader argument about power, institutions, and ideological division across the U.S. and abroad.

Military retirement comes with some big financial decisions, but few create stronger opinions than the Survivor Benefit Plan. Some people believe SBP is essential protection for military spouses. Others say you're better off declining it and buying term life insurance instead.  In this episode, retired Army officer and Certified Financial Planner™ Kyle Packard breaks down the Survivor Benefit Plan, how it compares to term life insurance, and why this decision is about more than just cost. We're talking about the true value of a military pension, the protection gaps families often overlook, how military marriage and retirement transitions can impact this decision, and practical ways couples can think through what level of protection is right for their family.   For more MILMO, follow at: https://MILMO.co ItsMILMO on YouTube @itsmilmo on X @itsmilmo Instagram @itsmilmo LinkedIn @itsmilmo Facebook For more information, visit the full show notes at https://milmo.co/podcast/sbp-vs-term-insurance-military-retirement 

Summary Lt Gen Clint Hinote, USAF (Ret.), and CH(COL) Light Shin, USA, join host Josh Jackson to examine influencer culture through a biblical lens. Hinote brings decades of military leadership experience and is now building a speaking ministry focused on integrating Christian faith and leadership into a single, unified message. Shin serves as an active-duty Army chaplain and father of three daughters, navigating influencer culture's effects on faith and family in real time. Both will be speaking on the theme of influence at OCF's White Sulphur Springs Conference Center this summer. The conversation begins by establishing a biblical framework for thinking about influence—one that applies to all Christians before it applies to military officers specifically. A few key distinctions anchor everything that follows. First, the platform versus the algorithm. Both guests agree that social media platforms are morally neutral—the tool itself is neither good nor evil. Hinote compares them to the Roman road system: the same infrastructure used to carry armies also carried the early gospel across the known world. What man built for one purpose, God can use for another. The YouVersion Bible App is offered as a contemporary example of Christians using technology with vision for gospel purposes. The algorithms driving those platforms, however, are a different matter. They are deliberately engineered not to inform or build up users, but to keep them scrolling—by targeting base impulses, feeding comparison, and manufacturing shame. Hinote frames these as the "flaming arrows" of Ephesians 6, and the first thing you see on social media that triggers envy, comparison, or temptation is an arrow. Recognize it. Raise your shield of faith. Second, influencer versus witness. Shin draws a sharp distinction from Acts 1:8, saying that an influencer seeks to build a following but a witness tells the truth about what they have seen and heard, regardless of the audience's reaction. Both guests agree that Christian influence should be a byproduct of a Christ-centered life—not a goal pursued in its own right. When influence becomes the goal, self replaces God at the center. The framework they offer is simple: know Christ above all things, do what Christ commanded, and become more like Jesus through that ongoing, lifelong process. Influence, rightly understood, flows from that. As Shin puts it, the question worth asking regularly is: "Whose kingdom did I build today—God's or mine?" Third, authenticity over curation. The lie of influencer culture, Hinote argues, is that you have to look like you have it all figured out. In reality, authenticity builds trust, and trust is what creates genuine influence. This is as true in the gospel as it is in personal branding, and the early church wrestled with the same pull toward following personalities over Christ, as Paul addresses directly in 1 Corinthians 1:12. The standard the guests return to throughout is 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV): "Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you—yet do it with gentleness and respect." With that foundation in place, the conversation turns to what this means specifically for Christian officers serving in uniform. Referenced in this conversation: Summer R&R 2 at WSS (Hinote) Summer R&R 6 at WSS (Shin) YouVersion Bible App The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller   Questions answered and themes covered in this interview include:   How is social media affecting the younger generation entering military service? Young people entering the military are increasingly shaped by a worldview centered on self-promotion, curated personas, and metrics of online acceptance. This stands in direct tension with what military formation is designed to accomplish. The foundational goal of basic training is the breakdown of individual ego and the subordination of self to the unit. Shin references Timothy Keller's The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness as the counterpoint to what he observes: recruits arriving not in freedom, but in what he calls "bondage of self-obsession"—more concerned with how they're perceived on a platform than how they're showing up for the person next to them. Hinote adds that this tension isn't new, and that American individualism has always been something the military has had to address. However, the platforms intensify that individualism by continuously reinforcing exactly the self-focused impulses that military culture is trying to dismantle. Character development must be continuous and intentional, not treated as something institutions address only when there's time. Resource: The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller   How do I share my faith as a military officer without it being weird or forced? Start by living the message before communicating it, and know which role you're speaking from at any given moment. Hinote, drawing from his own experience rising through senior military ranks, offers a framework that proved practically useful. When you are on a platform, in uniform, with rank on your shoulders and a flag behind you, you are speaking from a position of institutional authority, and conflating that authority with the authority of Christ risks manipulation and coercion, which is not Christlike leadership. In settings where you have more personal freedom—as a church member, a neighbor, a citizen—you have more latitude to speak openly about your faith. The key is empathy: always consider what role your audience sees you occupying. In either context, when you fail—and you will—own it and apologize. Authenticity builds trust. Trust creates real influence. A practical starting point Hinote recommends for any developing leader is this: keep a journal, write down every role you hold, and identify the through line connecting them all. Then live that through line. The standard throughout is 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV): "Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you—yet do it with gentleness and respect." Statistics and data shared this episode (plus a few extra not included): A working definition of influencer culture: Influencer culture is a social and economic phenomenon created when social media platforms reward people for curating a public identity, performing for engagement, and building an audience around themselves. Influencers use their platform to shape the opinions, lifestyles, and purchasing decisions of their audience. Every generation is influenced in some way by influencer marketing: 55% of Gen Z trust influencer recommendations, compared with 44% of Millennials, 35% of Gen X, and 28% of Baby Boomers (2025 Clutch survey). StoryBox says there are approximately 127 million active social media influencers worldwide—roughly 2.4% of the global social media user base of 5+ billion people. EMarketer breaks that down into 4 tiers of influencers: Nano: 1,000–10,000 followers; Micro: 10,000–100,000 followers; Macro: 100,000–1 million followers; and Mega/celebrity: 1 million+ followers. The vast majority of influencers on TikTok (nearly 88%) are nano-influencers and Instagram follows a similar pattern with nano-influencers representing about 76% of its influencers (eMarketer). According to some reports, military-related content on TikTok alone amassed over 15 billion views in 2023; look up #MilTok. Military.com calls it the rise of soldier influencers. Influencer culture is not just shaping what people buy (or which branch to join)—it's doing three things: It's shaping how an entire generation sees themselves, forms relationships, and decides who to trust. Consider the following: In terms of how they see themselves: Writer and Substack author Freya India, whose book GIRLS was published earlier this year, frames influencer culture this way—girls as young as 12 packaging themselves for Instagram, getting feedback on their appearance, measuring their worth in likes and followers. An adjacent stat is this: 47% of Gen Z often or always feel anxious (Gallup, 2023). That's the self-perception toll. In terms of forming relationships: A Harvard study says 61% of young adults ages 18–25 report profound loneliness—the highest rate of any age group. This is the one that tends to surprise people, because the assumption is that hyper-connected generations would be less lonely or that older generations would be the loneliest. In terms of deciding who to trust: Only 8% of Gen Z say there's a religious leader they can turn to (Springtide Research). And from Edelman—religious and faith leaders rank at 44% trust rate among Gen Z, well below doctors, scientists, and teachers. But here's the flip side: family members rank at 88% trust. The hunger for relational authority is still there and it's real. Instead, it's institutional authority that's taken a hit.

We examine the military and economic disasters of the communist bloc. What happened to all of the Chinese oil? Can Russia supply them with the current conditions with the war? And, what is a cult like mentality that takes hold in these countries? Are we in danger of it?  Channel Support - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FGHPVTVAPRUNU Jeff Nyquist - www.jrnyquist.blog Trevor Loudon - www.trevorloudon.com and www.keywiki.org  Lee Wheelbarger - www.klwworldnews.com Follow us on X: @Anderson10x3 @JRNyquist @TrevorLoudon1 @KLWNews1

What can preppers learn from the military? In this episode, we look at 12 proven military principles that can strengthen your preparedness plan. From logistics and redundancy to teamwork, fitness, and mental resilience, these lessons will help you move beyond collecting gear and start building a system that actually works when it matters most. Mentioned In This Episode:Financially Confident ChristianSupport Practical PreppingDownload this episode If you find value in what we do, if you've learned something new, gotten an idea for something you need to do, been entertained, or just like Krista's Southern charm, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping BooksProof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2026, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

Abner Doubleday began the Civil War as a Union officer and aimed the first cannon shot in response to the bombardment opened on Ft. Sumter in 1861. Two years later, after a series of battles (including Antietam, where he was wounded), Doubleday took over a division in the Army of the Potomac's 1st Corps.These are his memoirs of service in two of the War's great campaigns. At Chancellorsville, a very promising start made by General Hooker against Lee's Confederate forces fell to a defeat when, in Doubleday's estimation, normal and prudent precautions against surprise in the heavily-wooded battlefield were not carried out; he also seemingly apologizes for Hooker's lack of leadership during the battle as a result of his having been stunned by a cannon ball hitting the post against which he was leaning.After Chancellorsville, Hooker was replaced as Army Commander by General George Meade. Doubleday describes the curious circumstances that led the two opposing armies to meet at Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. When Doubleday's superior, General John Reynolds, was killed by a sharpshooter on the first day's battle, he took over the 1st Corps and fought it well against converging Confederate divisions that badly outnumbered him. The Corps was forced by battle losses to retire, but its desperate fight bought the time needed for Union reinforcements to pour into Gettysburg and thus prevent a defeat in detail.General Howard of the XIth Corps replaced Doubleday as the senior commander on the field, and mistakenly wrote to Meade that 1st Corps had routed after practically no fighting. Thus, when Meade arrived, he removed Doubleday from command of 1st Corps, replacing him with a more junior general from another Corps. The snub would embitter Doubleday against Meade. This book is in part Doubleday's revenge, as he picks apart Meade's indecision after the battle was essentially won, with the repulse of the famous Pickett's Charge. In his view, Meade could have won the war at that moment. (Summary by Mark Smith)Genre(s): War & Military, Memoirs, Modern (19th C)Language: EnglishKeyword(s): history (910), civil war (155)

(5) Josiah Osgood explains that by 58 BCE, Caesar's allies sent Cato to Cyprus to liquidate its treasury, a mission Catoperformed with obsessive rectitude. Simultaneously, Caesar departed for Gaul, building a formidable military reputation and a deep bond with his soldiers through strategic risk-taking. The alliance between Caesar and Pompey was cemented by Pompey's marriage to Caesar's daughter, Julia. However, Julia's death in childbirth severed this vital link. Catoexploited this loss, romancing Pompey toward the senatorial side as anarchy and riots plagued Rome, signaling the beginning of the Triumvirate's collapse.

Silicon Bites Ep344 | 2026-05-29 | The Institute for the Study of War's assessments through May 2026 have documented, with consistent emphasis, that Russia is "escalating its efforts to set informational conditions for possible future aggression against the Baltic states." The 19-21 May 2026 unannounced Russian strategic nuclear exercises, which ISW characterised as "using unannounced strategic nuclear exercises to posture strength against Ukraine's allies and distract from mounting battlefield weaknesses," coincided with Putin's Beijing summit and the Kallas-acknowledged Russian effort to "divide Ukraine from its European partners and diminish support for Ukraine's defensive effort." The September 2025 incursion of three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets into Estonian airspace for 12 minutes without permission was, in Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna's framing, "a blatant, reckless, and flagrant" violation. The German Navy's vice admiral Jan Christian Kaack told The Times this month that NATO faces a "rapid threat" from Russia in the Baltic Sea, and that "a possible escalation will occur in the maritime domain."----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SOURCES:----------

(9) Francis Rose details the Department of Veterans Affairs' ambitious rollout of a new electronic health record system in Michigan, aiming for a seamless "enlistment to grave" digital history for every member of the military.1913 GETTYSBURG 50TH

(5) Evan Ellis describes turmoil in Bolivia, where supporters of Evo Morales have blockaded La Paz, causing severe humanitarian shortages. These groups utilize military-style tactics to protect drug territories and pressure the government while Morales evades justice.

(7) Evan Ellis discusses legacies and alliances in Brazil, Venezuela, and Cuba, where Flavio Bolsonaro seeks U.S. alignment in Brazil, while the U.S. conducts military exercises near Venezuela. Meanwhile, the U.S. offers financial aid to Cuba to encourage democratic and economic transitions.1464

The future of high-tech warfare has arrived. Just look to the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran to see how much drones and robots have remade the modern battlefield. Is the U.S. positioned to win wars in this new era? What are the ethical constraints of waging autonomous warfare? My guest this week is Christian Brose, the president and chief strategy officer of Anduril, a defense technology company building a slate of autonomous weapons and defense systems for the American military. 00:00 - Intro 03:18 - Drones on the Russia - Ukraine battlefield 8:17 - Iran's stalemate and American military readiness 17:11 - Anduril is more than a "Lord of the Rings" reference 25:33 - Force fields and a layered defense 31:12 - The challenges of "finicky" autonomous systems 44:44 - The ethics of automating the kill chain (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Interesting Times with Ross Douthat. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 1: Who Really Runs the World? Simon Dixon Exposes the Power Structures You're Not Meant to See Okay, buckle up—today's episode is not for the faint of heart. I sat down with Simon Dixon, legendary investor, Bitcoin OG, and ex-investment banker, and let's just say he's not here to sugarcoat anything about who actually controls our money, our governments, and, yes—our lives. If you've ever felt like the system is rigged, but couldn't put your finger on how, Simon paints the clearest, most disturbing picture of the power structures you never learned about in school. With every word, he pulls back the curtain on the “complexes”—military, financial, technological—that quietly shape global events. We go deep on how fiat currency is manufactured, why every government seems totally bought, and why your political choices may be more of an illusion than you've ever realized. (Seriously, if you care about understanding global power, wealth concentration, and what REALLY drives war and society, you need this episode.) SHOWNOTES [00:00] Simon Dixon's Introduction: From investment banker to Bitcoin investor—why he's the ultimate insider-outsider. [00:40] What is a “power structure”? Military, Financial, and Technological industrial complexes explained. [03:00] How profit and war are inextricably linked, and why companies truly “need” ongoing conflict. [04:17] Where does government fit? Why politicians are just actors and the real control lies elsewhere. [07:38] Understanding central banking: Why money is debt, and how the entire system is designed as a Ponzi scheme. [15:05] How the monetary system traps everyone with credit, debt, and obligations that literally cannot be repaid. [19:07] How politicians become useful to lobbyists, and how that advances careers (not people's interests) [27:00] How net worth and CEO “success” are always, always conditional on compliance with the financial industrial complex. [34:51] The origin story of Israel, the British Empire, military profit—and how war and resource acquisition drive everything. [41:49] Why new technologies are tested in war zones, and how surveillance, data, and state control evolve from there. [46:20] How the system manufactures “acceptable” narratives: manipulating humanitarian crises for profit and power. [52:39] Who owns what? How wealth gets concentrated and why 10% control 92% of the global stock market. [54:11] Israel's alignment with military industrial complex and why endless war is a business model. [57:07] Egypt's resistance, IMF debt, and the mechanics of ending empires. [01:02:13] Enter BlackRock: Mortgage-backed securities, global asset management, and controlling IF a company “lives or dies.” [01:07:22] How BlackRock's “Aladdin” leverages $25 trillion to scenario-plan global finance. [01:14:17] Iran, Venezuela, and engineered economic collapse—how currency warfare destabilizes nations for profit. Simon Dixon's Handles: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simondixon21 Blog: https://simondixon.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SimonDixonTwitt Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.