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The Dazai no Sochi--the head of the Yamato government in Kyushu--was a powerful position, with a lot of autonomy with lucrative opportunities.  The people in this position were often powerful members of the court capable of representing the sovereign.  They would often go on to become quite powerful in their own right.  So who were the movers and shakers that held this prestigious position during Uno no Sarara's reign?  This episode, we take a look at those who held the position and those who supported them. For more, check out our blogpost:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-151 PS:  Hang around to the end (or check the end of the transcript) for information on some possible updates coming to the show. Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is Episode 151: The Dazai no Sochi of the late 7th century   Tsukushi no Masaru was busy.  A new boss was coming in, and he wanted to make sure everything was prepared.  The Dazai may have been about as far as one could get from the capital and still be in Yamato, but it was also the first—and sometimes only—encounter some would have with the archipelago, so there was no excuse to be slacking off.  Of course, this was hardly his first new boss, though for as long as he'd been on the job, each one could well be his last.  He was getting a bit long in the tooth, after all.  Twenty-nine years was a long time to be working in the same position.  As Masaru paused, he thought back on some of the people he'd served.  There was Soga no Akae—he was ambitious.  Apparently he'd been in some rather compromising positions before coming out, but he'd done well enough when he went back.  Shame that he backed the wrong horse. That did bring a chuckle to old Masaru's throat, though.  He remembered when Prince Kurikuma had come out there, to the the Dazai, , and there were still people around who told stories of him.  When those Afumi court stooges had showed up to try and conscript the barrier guards, Prince Kurikuma and his sons just stared them down.  Everyone had been afraid that it would end in bloodshed, or at least that there would be consequences for defying the court, but Kurikuma was adamant, and the messenger had left with his tail firmly between his legs. Then there was Shima. By the time he came, Masaru already knew how everything was supposed to work. He may not have been in charge, but that wasn't his ambition.  It was enough for him to be good at what he did.  He didn't need to go all the way to the Palace and deal with the politics there—there were enough politics out here already.  Shima, though, he was clearly suited for that Palace life.  He was a capable administrator, but Masaru could tell he was ambitious.  When he left, everyone knew that he would be going on to bigger and better things. And now there was another Prince coming out. So they would get the government offices prepared and greet him with proper fanfare.  They'd bring him in and hold the ceremonies, and then they would get down to work.  A stream of officers would present him with what they were working on and what had to happen.  Masaru would be there to help make sure that everything was running smoothly and nothing got too out of hand.  And that was the way things worked out on the edge of the realm.   Welcome back to Sengoku Daimyo.  We are still covering the reign of Uno no Sarara, and, similar to last episode, we are going to continue to talk about the people who made up Yamato at this time.  This episode, more specifically, we are going to be turning away from the capital, in Asuka, and looking all the way over to Tsukushi—modern Kyushu—and at the people who served as Dazai no Sochi, or head of the local government out there, as well as the bureaucrats and staff that worked for them—at least as far we know.  Many of them went on to have considerable careers that took them well beyond Kyushu.  At the same time, we'll take a look at some of the things that happened under their rule as what Aston translates as the "Viceroy of Tsukushi". After that, I have a special announcement about the podcast at the end of the episode, so if you are interested in learning more about what we plan on doing, please listen all the way to the end to hear about some plans for the future. And with that out of the way, let's begin. So we are talking about the position of Dazai no Sochi or the Viceroy of Tsukushi.  Often these people are referred to only as being of the "Tsukushi no Dazai" or the "Tsukushi no Ohomochi".  The term "Sochi" appears later, and we first see this term applied to Prince Kawachi, in 689.  It seems to show up with two different characters, which might be a term from the later Taihou code that was retroactively applied or may refer to an evolution of the position over time.  I'm honestly not sure.  There is still plenty of confusion over what was meant in some of the references. We've discussed this position before on the podcast: This was the sovereign's representative to the world outside of the archipelago.  Not only did the Dazai no Sochi  oversee all of Tsukushi—all of Kyushu— and extensive defensive forces stationed there and in the outlying islands, but they oversaw all diplomatic and trade missions to and from the archipelago.  Envoy missions would come to Tsushima, where they would get a local pilot and send word ahead.  They would then be received at the government center, the Dazai, near modern Fukuoka and Hakata bay.  For most envoys, this was as close as they would ever get to Yamato proper.  They would offload their goods there and be put up at the government supplied quarters in Wogohori.  They would be wined and dined there, entertained as appropriate to their status, while word was sent on to the capital.  In rare cases, envoys would be sent on another journey through the inland sea to Naniwa, and then on to Asuka, but otherwise their journey would end at the Dazaifu.  Any return gifts would come back with the correspondence from the capital, and thus be handed out to the envoys and their escorts before the mission was sent back home to Silla, Tamna, or wherever they had come from. Being the middle man in this operation offered a lot of power and authority, but it also would have been quite lucrative.  While diplomatic missions brought gifts for the court, they also brought  trade goods, of which the Dazai no Sochi could have first  pick.  This is on top of the fact that this position often came with a stipend equaling the labor of hundreds of individuals.  Many of the Dazai no Sochi would serve limited terms, eventually returning to Asuka, where we see them take on powerful positions. Take, for example, our first Dazai no Sochi, Tajihi no Mabito no Shima. Tajihi no Shima was born, we are told, in or around 624 to Tajihi no Maro and a daughter of Ohotomo no Hirafu.  Tajihi no Maro, Shima's father was a powerful noble in the court of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou, and he had enough standing that he was one of the named individuals who provided eulogies for Ohoama on the occasion of his passing.   The Tajihi family were quite well placed: they were descendants of Hinokuma no Takata no Miko, aka Senka Tennou, Shima's great-grandfather.  This earned them the kabane of "Mabito", or "True Person" because of their royal lineage.   Tajihi no Shima was placed in charge of the Dazai from at least 682.  His predecessor that we know about is Prince Yagaki, who was dismissed around 676, and we don't know who filled the gap between him and Shima. Shima had quite the run.  We don't know exactly when he returned to the court in Asuka, but it cannot have been later than 689, when we see Awada no Mahito in the position.  A year later, in 690, Shima was made Udaijin, or minister of the right.  That's a huge deal and we will talk about that in a bit, but what did Shima actually oversee during his tenure as Dazai no Sochi? We have quite a few events attributed to him, this reign.  In 686, we see the Tsukushi no Dazai sending tribute in the form of human beings:  Common men and women of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, along with 62 priests and nuns.  We aren't told where these men and women came from, but I suspect that they were refugees or captives from all the fighting on the peninsula.  That they were given as tribute suggests to me that they were enslaved—or at the very least they were not free.  If they were uneducated, they were likely put to work as labor, perhaps building out the new capital or opening new farmlands.  Later we see the various missions from Silla around the death of Ohoama, and the back and forth that went on, there, and in 688 the Tsukushi no Dazai entertained Kara, a Minister of Tamna, aka modern Jeju island, who had been sent by the king of that small country.  You may recall that Tamna, while late to the game, may have been one of the last holdouts of an early Japonic speaking people outside of the archipelago. Being the Tsukushi no Dazai, Shima would not have only been concerned with foreign envoys, but also with two other groups of Hayato—specifically the Ohosumi no Hayato and the Ata no Hayato.  Little is known about them, other than that Yamato considered them to be distinct ethnic and cultural groups living in the far south of Kyushu.  We've talked before about how southern Kyushu maintained a significantly different material culture through Kofun period until more recent times.  We also have indication that they had a distinctive shield and even art style—the famous "Hayato shields" appear to have been appropriated by the court, along with a contingent of Hayato men that were expected to act as an exotic guard for the sovereign and the court.  The earliest reliable evidence we have for them is a record from 682.  There are some questions as to whether or not they were related to the groups previously called Kumaso or even the Tsuchigumo, but there is no clear historical or archaeological  evidence linking them other than the common cultural finds in Kyushu more generally. The Ata and Ohosumi Hayato may have been distinct clans or lineage groups living in Ohosumi and the area of modern Satsuma.  We have a record in 687 of the Ata no Hayato attending Ohoama's funeral and presenting a eulogy.  The chiefs who came brought 337 others—a sizeable contingent—and they were all given presents by the court.  Later, we would see presents given out to 174 Hayato by Shima's successor in the Dazai, Awada no Mahito, and then in 692 we know that the court sent priests to preach Buddhism to Ata and Ohosumi.    In 695, Hayato of Ohosumi were entertained in the capital, and they even held a wrestling match for the Queen and her attendants in the area west of Asukadera, by the site of the famous Tsuki tree. So the Hayato would have been another group that Shima no doubt dealt with on a somewhat regular basis in his capacity as Dazi no Sochi—and then later on when he returned to Asuka and took up his new role as Udaijin.   And as I mentioned, that appointment was a Big Deal.  The position of Udaijin had been vacant since Nakatomi no Kane, one of the infamous leaders of the Afumi court, was non-consensually removed from the position—and this plane of existence—when he was executed in 672, at the closure of the Jinshin no Ran.  After that, Ohoama appears to have been gun-shy about sharing power with anyone outside the royal family.  The position had been left vacant for about 18 years.  So what made Uno no Sarara take up Shima as Minister of the Right?  And what about the Minister of the Left, or the Sadaijin? Well, we don't have a Sadaijin, but we do have a Dajodaijin in the form of Prince Takechi, Ohoama's first-born son.  The Dajodaijin was the Prime Minister in charge of the entire Dajokan, the Council of State, made up of the ministers of the left and right and the 8 bureaus of the government.  The Sadaijin and Udaijin served under the Dajodaijin, in that hierarchical order, with the Sadaijin generally being considered higher in precedence.  So it looks like, in this case, they had the Dajodaijin, Prince Takechi to run the Council and Shima, as Udaijin would have been responsible for ensuring the administration of the eight bureaus was properly carried out. That Shima was appointed just under Prince Takechi again shows the power and influence he likely had and the trust he must have had from Uno no Sarara.  Remember, the Crown Prince, Kusakabe, had died before he could take the throne.  Uno was enthroned as Queen, while the Crown Prince, Karu, was still a minor.  Whereas Ohoama had his wife and many sons to help him run things, Uno no Sarara was running thin.  As had been seen with Prince Ohotsu, there was always the threat that one of Ohoama's other sons could be propped up on the throne.  Uno had to look after Karu's birthright, but there was no guarantee that he would make it to adulthood in times before modern medicine.  It appears that Prince Takechi was actually considered the next in line, just in case something happened to Karu before he could ascend the throne, which makes sense that Prince Takechi was also trusted as Dajo Daijin.  Shima's place as Udaijin must have been indicative of similar trust that he would look after the royal family's interests.  This was no doubt helped by the role he played as Dazai no Sochi. As Udajin, Tajihi no Shima went on to have a rather incredible career.  He was given 4 cho of land for his residence.  This appears to be around 10 acres or so—a not inconsiderable amount of land, and it probably refers to the amount of land he was granted in the new Fujiwara capital city.  Later, in the Nara capital of Heijo-kyo, Prince Nagaya's residence was about that size and Fujiwara no Nakamaro's residence is thought to have been about twice that.  This would have given Shima space for multiple buildings, sprawling gardens, servants quarters, quarters for his wives and children, and much more. Tajihi no Shima would continue in his role as Udaijin, and would eventually, be promoted to the position of Sadaijin, a post he held only briefly, as he passed away almost a year later. He was not forgotten, however.  It is thought that he was the model for one of the suitors of Kaguya Hime in the famous story of Taketori Monogatari—the tale of the Bamboo Cutter.  Taketori Monogatari, also known as Kaguya Hime Monogatari, is considered the oldest known story in the Monogatari form.  It was probably written in the late 9th or early 10th century, with references to it appearing in works as early as 909 CE.  This suggests that Tajihi no Shima and others were still remembered, at least in part, over a century later. Shima is also thought to have been the patron of the famous poet, Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, one of the famous 36 immortal poets.  We'll have to include Hitomaro in a later episode, though we might come back to him after this reign, as he isn't mentioned in the Chronicles, but we do have some fragmentary biographical information thanks to his inclusion in the Man'yoshu.  In fact, he's probably one of the most famous poets in the Man'yoshu who is not otherwise mentioned.  We are told that he was the court poet during the reign of Uno no Sarara, so it makes sense that Shima may have very well been his patron and helped him get his start. Now while Shima was back in Asuka, making it big in the court, the position of Tsukushi no Dazai had to be filled, and we are told that the mantle was taken up by Awada no Mahito no Ason.  This name is a bit tricky, as it seems to have two kabane:  Mahito and Ason.  Since his father is said to have been Kasuga no Awada no Omi no Kudara, the assumption seems to be that "Mahito" was his name, rather than his kabane.  Although it was likely pronounced "Mabito" at the time, I'm going to go with the modern pronunciation of "Mahito" in part to distinguish it from the kabane.  A quick side note:  When reading names from this period, we usually see the kabane coming right after the family name, as the kabane is basically a rank for the family and not the individual.  But we do occasionally see the kabane tacked on at the end of a name, as in Awada no Mahito's case.  I would also like to quickly draw your attention to his father's name:  Kudara.  That can also be read as Baekje.  Was this an indication that his father or an ancestor came from the continent, perhaps from Baekje?  Or just that he had close ties to that kingdom?  I couldn't find anything specific, but it seems interesting that he was put in place at the Dazai, where dealing with the continent would have been an important part of his duties. Awada no Mahito was not just a noble of the court, and even if his father was of Baekje descent, that may not have been the main thing that gained him the position.  It may have also had to do with an earlier incident.  We are told that in 653 Mahito was one of those who traveled with the 2nd envoy to the Tang court as a scholar monk.  He would later return to secular life, but that experience must have been a big feather in his cap, helping him land a good position at court.  In fact, in 685, we are told that he was Jikikwoushi rank—a fairly respectable position for anyone at the time—and he apparently tried to get his father raised to the same rank as he was.  Aston translates the record as saying he was willing to give his rank to his father, but it is unclear to me if this means he was offering to give up his rank altogether.  At the very least it seems that he felt awkward outranking his father—a good, filial attitude, it would seem.  However, Ohoama didn't care.  In the past, rank may have been given to entire families, but now the court was giving rank to individuals, and the rank Mahito had earned was his, not his father's.  And so his request was denied. Four years later, Ohoama was gone and Awada no Mahito was sent to the Tsukushi no Dazai.  We are told that he was in that position as of 689.  If that was the position of Dazai no Sochi, however, he didn't hold it for long, as Prince Kawachi was raised up to that position that same year, and here we have a bit of a conundrum.  Mahito is only mentioned as "Tsukushi no Dazai" while Prince Kawachi is specifically mentioned, at least twice, as Tsukushi no Dazai no Sochi.  There are some who suggest that Mahito may have been the Dazai Daini, an assistant to the Dazai no Sochi—effectively the second-in-command it would appear.  This makes some sense, when you consider it, and he may even have been acting Dazai no Sochi until Prince Kawachi was appointed. Of course, because our records are quite lackluster, and we are never actually told when Tajihi no Shima left the position, it is possible that Awada no Mahito was actually the Dazai Sochi for many years leading up to 689, and that Shima had returned to Asuka some time ago.  This is the problem with the way things are written—sometimes they mention a name and sometimes just a position, and rarely do they mention when someone stepped down. Still, Mahito oversaw a few things that we can be somewhat sure about as they happened after he is first mentioned in the position, though it was all in the same year.  For one thing, he is the one who presented gifts to the 174 Hayato in the first month of 689.  This included cloth, ox hides, and deerskins.  He was also there when the Queen sent relief to the Barrier Wardens whose terms were up.  These were the Sakimori, a position set up to defend the archipelago and repel any potential invasions.  I would assume they were regularly rotated out, especially if they were expected to man the fortifications out on some of the islands.  It is interesting that we don't often see them referenced, so it isn't clear to me why the reference was made here—it may have just been a note in one of the sources the Chroniclers were using. Later that same year, we also see garments being given out—likely meaning official court clothing—to the Tsukushi Dazai and others.  This was probably to bring them all in line with the latest formal wear being used in the court in Asuka.  We also know that in the 6th month of that year they entertained the Silla envoys, who were given various presents. And then, two months later, Mahito is out and Prince Kawachi comes in.  At the same time that Prince Kawachi is being made the Dazai no Sochi, our previous Dazai no Sochi, Tajihi no Shima, had his rank and fief increased.   I doubt this was a coincidence, and it is one of the things that, for me, lends credence to the idea that Shima had just then returned to Asuka and Prince Kawachi was his replacement, suggesting that Mahito had really just been in an acting capacity while the change over was taking place. Unfortunately, if we were looking for more information about Prince Kawachi's background, we would be disappointed.  Although he is a prince, probably descended from Nunakura, aka Bidatsu Tennou, we don't have a lot about him.  He—or someone with the same name, since we do see these Princely titles get reused, it seems—is found in the reign of Ohoama traveling with Ohotomo no Yasumaro and Fujiwara no Ohoshima to go entertain Gim Jisyang of Silla.  Later we see a Prince Kawachi delivering eulogies during Ohoama's funeral.  That suggests he held an important position, and that he was somewhat familiar with the continent, but we don't get a whole lot more.  Our next evidence is when he was appointed to the post of Dazai no Sochi in 689, a position he would hold until his death in 694—which may also explain why we just don't see too much of him in the record.  A promising career may have been cut short, as happened all too often back in that day and age. Still, as Dazai no Sochi, he had plenty to keep him busy.  Not a month after he arrived, Isonokami no Maro and Ishikawa no Mishina arrived at the head of a delegation.  They were there to deliver patents of rank to members of the Tsukushi government and to inspect the fortifications at the edge of the archipelago.  These were the same fortifications being manned by the newly arrived Sakimori. Speaking of the members of the Tsukushi government, it took a lot of people to make the Dazaifu work, not just the Sochi giving people orders about what they should do.  There were numerous assistants helping to keep everything running.  Some of them would have just been dealing with the Sochi's own residence, while others were clerks, guards, and more.  It really was a miniature version of the court in Asuka, and would have required a lot of people to tend to it.  And we know of at least one of them:  Tsukushi no Fubito no Masaru, whose imagined thoughts we heard at the top of the episode.  In 691, Masaru was recognized for 29 years of service as a secretary to the Tsuksuhi no Dazai.  Twenty-nine years in place suggests to me that he would have likely been one of the longest serving members of the Tsukushi government center.  He would have known where all the bodies were buried—perhaps quite literally.  While the Dazai no Sochi was often a temporary appointment, sometimes just for a few years, they would have likely leaned on Masaru for his expertise.  This is just like how modern government appointees like ambassadors may come and go, including for political reasons, but they rely on permanent staff, including a lot of locals, to provide the institutional knowledge they need to do their jobs.  One can assume that if Masaru had been successful for 29 years he knew how things were supposed to work.  And so I hope that his superiors made sure to remember that when Secretary's day rolled around. Prince Kawachi didn't make it 29 years, but he made it five.  He might have gone even longer, but he died in office in 694 and was posthumously raised in rank for his service.  History is full of stories, but in real life, the stories don't always follow the expected narratives.  As much as we'd like to think otherwise, good, moral people do not always triumph and sometimes those who do awful things are never punished.  And some times stories come to abrupt ends.  Of course, looking back, it just is what it is.  Prince Kawachi's life becomes little more than a footnote.  And yet, what if he had gone on?  Would he have followed Tajihi no Shima to help become one of the grand ministers of the court?  Unfortunately, we will never know.  He could have been a rising star, but we just know about his passing. Five months after Prince Kawachi's untimely death, he was followed in the post by Prince Mino.  Prince Mino would continue in the position, it seems, through the end of the reign in 697—or at least nobody else was appointed until 700, when Isonokami no Maro—apparently the same one who had previously come out to inspect the fortifications during Prince Kawachi's tenure—was appointed.  Although he came into the position in the next reign, we'll still touch on him, as he was another notable figure at this time. Looking back at Prince Mino, however, we seem to run into a problem—there are too many Princes Mino in the record.  If you just use the English translations, you'll find several references to Prince Mino, but if you look at the original text, you'll see that there are at least three different spellings.  For one it means "Beautiful Field" and another is just "Three Fields".  A third "Mino" is spelled with characters that don't necessarily create obvious meaning, and may just be a phonetic spelling. It is possible that all of these Princes Mino are the same.  Spelling wasn't standard, and different characters could be used for the same name.  On the other hand, we have one set of characters being used to describe a Prince Mino who supported Ohoama during the Jinshin no Ran, while another, the "Three Fields" Prince Mino, describes one of the sons of Prince Kurikuma, who was with his father in Tsukushi when the Afumi court came calling.  Since travel wasn't necessarily an overnight endeavor—unless you were Ohoama, rushing through the mountains to the east—it would seem that the Prince Mino in Tsukushi is unlikely to be the same one as the Prince Mino who joined Ohoama's forces back in the Home Provinces. So let's make the assumption that Prince Mino—Prince "Three Fields" Mino—is one person and the others are separate.  What do we know about him? Well, he appears to have had experience with Tsukushi and the government out  there, since he would be the son of Prince Kurikuma, a former Tsukushi Dazai no Sochi.  We talked about Prince Kurikuma before, back in numerous episodes, but particularly in episodes 128 and Episode 144, as well as references in betweend. Prince Kurikuma was not only a significant factor in the outcome of the Jinshin no Ran, denying the Afumi court the resources of all of the defenders at the Tsukushi fortifications, he shows up in local legends in Tsukushi still today.  So he definitely seems to have had an impact on the region.  It also suggests that Prince Mino had connections in the area through his father. After his father's posting as Dazai no Sochi ended, Prince Mino appears to have returned with him to Asuka.  He is described as a key member in Ohoama's court.  He was one of the Princes mentioned in the audience at the Daigokuden in 681, when Ohoama instituted the commission to bring together the various court sources that we presume would eventually lead to the creation of the Chronicles—the Nihon Shoki and the Kojiki.  Later, he become a daibu, a high official, of the Household Bureau, responsible for the household of the sovereign, the sumera no mikoto.  This meant the upkeep of the palace, the kitchens, and the various servants waiting on the sovereign and his family.  This also means that he was likely close to the movers and shakers of the court. One of the projects under his purview appears to have been the laying out of a new palace and a new capital city.  In 682 he headed up the investigations at the place called Nihiki, determining that it would be a good location for what would eventually become Fujiwara-kyo—a project still underway in Queen Uno's reign.  He was also sent out to Shinano two years later to look for a site for a second capital.  It ended up not happening, but he spent a couple months and eventually came back with a map of the region.  It may be that the Fujiwara-kyo project took up a lot of Mino's time and effort, because we then don't hear from him for another decade, during which Ohama passed away and so much more happened.  Assuming he was still involved with the Fujiwara capital project, however, we see that in 691 there was a ceremony held for the tranquility of the new capital—a Chin-sai or, what we would today call a "Ji-chin-sai".  This is a "land pacification ceremony" done when breaking ground on a new building or other project.  So it looks like planning and land clearing had taken some 10 years, but it was finally ready to get started.  Later that same year we hear of them laying out the residences of high ranking nobles, like the Udaijin, Tajihi no Shima, and we also see the Queen inspecting the roads.  Then, a year later in 692, they were holding the land pacification ceremony for the new palace.  The queen would move into the new palace in the very last months of 694. But by that time, Prince Mino was on to his next assignment.  He had been appointed Tsukushi Dazai no Sochi earlier that year following the death of Prince Kawachi.  Not much more is said of Tsukushi for the next three years of the reign, but we do see the Hayato visiting Asuka, presumably with Prince Mino's assistance. We don't have a clear idea of when Prince Mino retired—it's certainly not in the Nihon Shoki—but we know that he did because he was succeeded in the role by none other than Isonokami no Maro, who would take up the position in 700.  Prince Mino, on the other hand, returned to the court, where he would eventually pass away in the year 708. And that was the last Dazai no Sochi who held the position during this reign, but I do want to talk about the one who came after Prince Mino just a bit—though more because this was an up-and-coming court noble whom we should be watching. Isonokami no Maro was born, by all accounts, in the year 640.  Despite his name he was actually born to a family that we know somewhat well from much earlier on: The Mononobe.  In fact, his father is apparently Mononobe no Muraji no Umaro, and he appears to be descended from the main line of the Mononobe family, which had declined ever since Mononobe no Moriya had been defeated and killed by Soga no Umako and others. And it seems that the Mononobe curse of being on the losing side in a contest for power hit Maro during the Jinshin no Ran, because we see him, at that time referenced as Mononobe no Muraji no Maro, along with two servants, or Toneri, serving Prince Ohotomo—aka Koubun Tennou—up to the very end.  In fact, when Ohotomo fled and the Afumi court deserted him, only Mononobe no Maro and the servants stayed with him when he eventually strangled himself. And one would think that would be it.   You were with the rival for the throne in the most contentious fight in recent memory.  You couldn't protect him and you were on the wrong side.  Sure, Ohoama was going to pardon you because he couldn't just rid himself of half of the court and hope things would still run smoothly—that would be a surefire recipe for disaster, and nobody wanted the government crippled like that.  However, you can't imagine that those on the losing side would be given any position of trust or authority. And yet, in 676, we see that Mononobe no Maro was sent to Silla.  And he wasn't just helping out: he was sent as the chief envoy of Ohoama's court.  That is quite the turnaround in four years, and we don't really know why, but it has been speculated that Ohoama was actually impressed.  While other members of the Afumi court fled and abandoned Ohotomo to his enemies, Maro and the two toneri with him did not, staying with Ohotomo until the bitter end, and likely conveying what had happened to the other side once it was all over.   That kind of loyalty was impressive, especially back then. It is also thought that Maro may have benefited from the fact that Enoi no Okimi, who was also descended from the Mononobe family, fought on the side of Ohoama.  This is a common scenario we see throughout Japanese history, where different members of the same family fight on different sides of a conflict, often meaning that no matter who wins the family can still claim to have been on the winning side.  When Okimi passed away in 676 he was posthumously recognized as the ujigami, or clan head, of the Mononobe, leading some to suspect that a bit of his shine may have rubbed off on Maro as well. In 684, when the various kabane were being rectified by Ohoama's court, the Mononobe no Muraji were included as Ason, or Asaomi.  There is some thought that around this time is when Maro changed his name to Isonokami, which is a name that was previously used by members of the Mononobe, including one of the brothers to Mononobe no Moriya.  We see him mentioned as Isonokami no Maro in 686, as one of those giving a eulogy for Ohoama: specifically he gives the eulogy on behalf of the Houkan, or Nori no Tsukasa, the Judicial officers.  He is mentioned right after Fuse no Miushi, whom we talked about last episode, who would go on to become a Dainagon and, later, Udaijin, or Minister of the Right. The first connection between Isonokami no Maro and Tsukushi was in 689, and we noted it earlier—he came out to inspect the fortifications as well as to hand out patents of rank to the court officials working out there on the edge of the realm.    He would return to Asuka in time to be a part of Uno no Sarara's official enthronement ceremonies.  There he is named Mononobe no Maro, and is in charge of the shields.  Given what we know of the role of the Mononobe as the early soldiers of the court, it makes sense that he would play this role, and that they would use the name Mononobe rather than Isonokami.  In the same way, the ritual was conducted by Fujiwara no Ohoshima, but he is recorded as Nakatomi no Ohoshima, probably because these were roles specifically for the Mononobe and Nakatomi, rather than for the Isonokami and the Fujiwara. This is another thing that can be quite frustrating when researching Japanese history—names can change at the drop of a hat, and people often had various ancestral names and titles that could be pulled out for various political or ceremonial reasons.  If you don't have the history or understand the nuance it can be easy to just think that it is a different person altogether.  And when you don't have much information, sometimes you have to ask yourself which is it? Maro would stay close to Queen Uno, even accompanying her to Ise shrine, and then, in the following reign, he would succeed Prince Mino as Dazai no Sochi in the year 700.  It isn't clear, however, if he left for the Dazaifu immediately, since in 701 he is noted as having been promoted from the office of Chunagon to Dainagon, and in that same year he went with Royal Prince Osakabe to pay respects at the house of the late Udaijin, Tajihi no Shima, who had just passed away.  He then left for Tsukushi in 702—or possibly headed back.  But in 703, he was once again back in Asuka, paying condolences on the death of the next Udaijin, Abe no Miushi—aka Fuse no Miushi, the same one whom Maro had pronounced a Eulogy with during the funeral ceremonies for Ohoama.  Isonokami no Maro would go on to take the mantle of Udaijin, and then eventually Sadaijin as well.  He would be raised up to the second rank, along with the famous Fujiwara no Fubito, who took the vacated position of Udaijin.  This meant that technically Maro was the senior of the two, though many people think that Fujiwara no Fubito held most of the actual power.  Regardless of that, Isonokami no Maro nonetheless would go on to become the highest ranking court noble before his eventual death in 717.  At that point he was 78 years old, by the reckoning of the day, and he had seen multiple sovereigns, several bloody conflicts, and the creation of two permanent capitals—Fujiwara kyo and Heijo kyo, in modern Nara.  He went from being a supporter in the Afumi court, on the wrong side of the Jinshin no Ran to become the highest ranking court noble in the land.  He would be granted the head of the Mononobe family and would continue to prosper as Isonokami.  It was truly a remarkable career over an incredible span of time. And there you have it.  A look at some of those that were sent out to the Dazaifu in Tsukushi.  In later years, the post of Dazai no Sochi would be seen more as a burden than a blessing, but at this point it was still a lucrative and powerful position.  Several of those involved in the Dazaifu or who held the position as Dazai no Sochi would go on to even more powerful positions back in Asuka.  Whilst this posting did move you further away from the politics—perhaps not always a bad thing—it also put you atop a structure where one had considerable power, authority, and autonomy, at least at this point. Next episode we'll get back to the court in Asuka and take a look at a little more of what is going on.  Before I end this, however, a quick administrative note about the podcast.  This creation is a labor of love.  It was started largely as a way to get myself to regularly dive into the Chronicles and really see what was going on.  In particular, I was excited about the Asuka period, because I don't think we really have enough of a sense of what life was like and what was going on back then.  It was clearly a very dynamic time, and yet we tend to see it through the lens of later Nara and Heian court culture, which was still very much evolving.  The stories that I *didn't* know about were what drew me to this project, and I hope that we've all learned a bit more as the project has continued. And we are reaching the end of the area that is covered by the main Chronicles, the Kojiki, the Nihon Shoki, and the Sendai Kuji Hongi, which have been our main guides through this period.  But that doesn't mean we are bringing things to a close. Next we have the Shoku Nihongi and many other grecords, and I am going to keep up with the project and the schedule as best I can.  In fact, it looks like I may be able to devote even more time to it in the near future as some drastic life changes are coming for me, such that I will no longer be working a 9-to-5 job while also trying to get this podcast out like clockwork twice a month—not to mention my other passion, teaching traditional Japanese martial arts here in the DC region at a local not-for-profit dojo.  This is happening as we are also in the process of building a house, traveling, and more.  But it does mean that we are going to be looking into alternative sources of funding beyond just donations.  We are eternally grateful to everyone who has donated, but I may end up doing something that I've been putting off for a while: allowing advertisements.  I want to do this so that we can continue to offer this for podcast for free, but hosting, staying up to date on sources, etc. does cost money.  I'm not looking to make a huge profit, but if we can at least get the podcast paying for itself, that would be a good start. Before I do that I'll look to find a way that we can get subscribers on Patreon and elsewhere ad-free copy.  I just need to figure that out, but once I do, I'll let you all know. So there you have it.  We aren't going to stop the podcast, but we may be adding a bit more to it in the future.  I hope, though, that we can do more beyond the historical chronicles.  For instance, did you know that we have an English translation of a 17th century cookbook up on our website, SengokuDaimyo.com?  I would love to redact those recipes and maybe provide some cooking videos for anyone who would want to try them.  A shoutout to Max Miller of Tasting History, who reached out to us about using a couple of our translations for his episodes on historical Japanese cooking – Max is a great guy and his series and cookbook are well worth following.  But there's a lot more to explore: one of my favorites so far that we've tried is "keiran", or "eggs": doughy balls filled with brown sugar and cooked in a miso based soup.  I don't know if there is anything like that still being served in Japan, but it's a strange and pleasant recipe and I would love to do that again and record it for everyone to try. All of this is in the works, and nothing will change immediately, but I wanted to keep you all in the loop.  Thank you so much for listening, I can't tell you how much it means. And of course, as always, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

00:00 - 24:43 - More on Brendan Sorsby leaving Texas Tech and the Supplemental Draft, What If the Malice at the Palace never happened? 24:44 - 35:21 - What If… continues with fallout from the brawl, Stephen Jackson apoligizing to Reggie Mille 35:22 - 53:15 - What If… continues, Mark Montieth joins to talk about covering the Malice at the Palace, David Stern’s surprising realization in the aftermath, and how Ron Artest rehabbed his imageSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:30 – Our What If series starts today, all ties in the World Cup yesterday including Spain drawing with Cape Verde, the guys recap their time at the Anthony Calhoun golf outing, will the Pacers be looking to add significantly in free agency?, Brendan Sorsby will enter the NFL Supplemental Draft 13:31 - 20:44 – Morning Checkdown 20:45 - 45:31 – More on Brendan Sorsby leaving Texas Tech and the Supplemental Draft, What If the Malice at the Palace never happened? 45:32 - 1:09:15 – What moves could the Pacers make around NBA Draft night?, PGA Tour Radio’s Will Haskett joins us to preview the US Open at Shinnecock Hills and give an update on LIV Golf at Chatham Hills, Morning Checkdown 1:09:16 – 1:21:41 – What If… continues 1:21:42 - 1:29:37 – Previewing the day’s World Cup action, GOAT debates, Braden Smith’s back-and-forth with Bob Kravitz and how he approaches being a smaller guard, the Pacers’ “soft deadline” for offseason roster moves 1:29:38 - 1:56:03 – What If… continues, Mark Montieth joins to talk about covering the Malice at the Palace, David Stern’s surprising realization in the aftermath, and how Ron Artest rehabbed his image, Morning Checkdown 1:56:04 – 2:04:40– Colts Question of the Day, Tyler Warren’s outlook, level of concern with the Colts as a team, yesterday’s golf outing with Anthony Calhoun 2:04:41 - 2:13:07 – We wrap the show discussing James' next couple of days away from the show and our What If discussion Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our recent focus on vintage Star Wars figures whose characters have appeared in The Mandalorian, the Generation Skywalker team turns its attention to one of the most unusual and memorable releases in the Kenner line — Amanaman. With The Mandalorian and Grogu now in cinemas and members of Amanaman's species making an appearance in the film, there has never been a better time to revisit this bizarre figure. This month, Palitoy Pete, Martin, and Dan are joined by Mark Mulcaster from Fantha Tracks to discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu, sharing their thoughts on the film before taking a deep dive into the history of Amanaman, his place in the vintage line, and why this strange denizen of Jabba's Palace remains one of the most distinctive and sought-after figures among collectors. Mark Andrew fron Variant Villans drops in and this time with Amanaman focus collector Ed Newborn to discuss the figure. And Ron Salvatore from the SWCA returns to the show to share his insights into the character and the figure's place within the wider history of Star Wars collecting. From the latest Star Wars film to one of most iconic oddities in Kenner's line, this episode is packed with discussion,   vintage collecting passion and AMANAMANAMAMAMAN

Nick is joined on the eve of Royal Ascot by The Mirror's David Yates, and Nick at length speaks to the King and Queen's racing manager John Warren about the chances of a Royal winner this week. Michael Mulvany looks forward to his two 2-year-olds in the Coventry tomorrow before Adam Mills previews the St James's Palace, Prince of Wales's and Gold Cup at Ascot whilst Harry Eustace shares whether he believes Docklands can go back-to-back in the Queen Anne. Finally, Henri Bozo discusses Diamond Necklace's victory in the Prix de Diane yesterday, a race that was missing from Monceaux's CV.

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González, Beatriz Cortázar y Beatriz Miranda.

Matt and Eric check back in with the Lambert family, sifting through 2013's INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2, in which the entire gang's back to pick up right where things left off in the first movie, with Bad Josh terrorizing his family and Good Josh trapped in the ghost realm.

Nick is joined on the eve of Royal Ascot by The Mirror's David Yates, and Nick at length speaks to the King and Queen's racing manager John Warren about the chances of a Royal winner this week. Michael Mulvany looks forward to his two 2-year-olds in the Coventry tomorrow before Adam Mills previews the St James's Palace, Prince of Wales's and Gold Cup at Ascot whilst Harry Eustace shares whether he believes Docklands can go back-to-back in the Queen Anne. Finally, Henri Bozo discusses Diamond Necklace's victory in the Prix de Diane yesterday, a race that was missing from Monceaux's CV.

In this message, we celebrate graduates for enduring taking on new challenges to make it to graduation. We look at the life of Joseph to see how to acknowledge God through all transitions, joyous to difficult. Irrespective of the situation, God's presence goes with us through the difficult times (the pit) and the good times (the palace). We go through ups and downs in life, often unable to see the bigger pictures. Remember that God's plan is bigger than you. Hardship that Joseph experienced early in life led him on a path enabling him to provide for his family later in life. God is with us in the pit, the prison and the palace, even when we don't know why we are going through things and what will come out of it. Joseph had a strong foundation of faith and that faith allowed him to acknowledge God in all circumstances. When things are hard, it changes our attitude towards life and people. Acknowledging God helps us to live out The Jesus Way. What are we experiencing that we can say “But God!” about today?

Federico comenta toda la actualidad del corazón con Isabel González, Beatriz Cortázar y Beatriz Miranda.

Le Carnet de Maxime Blot "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour 39€ seulement !Fruit de plusieurs années d'expérience sur le terrain, ce carnet signé Maxime Blot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, offre un regard affûté sur les enjeux actuels du service hôtelier.1️⃣ Présentation de l'invitée :Ariane Guevara a choisi le côté de la distribution hôtelière et en a fait son parcours professionnel. Jusqu'à intégrer une fintech nouvelle génération !Ariane est une professionnelle accomplie dans le domaine de la distribution hôtelière. Diplômée de l'école hôtelière de Lausanne avec une spécialisation en marketing, elle a commencé sa carrière en sales pour une bed bank en France. Elle a ensuite rejoint Hotel Beds, où elle a joué un rôle crucial dans l'unification des équipes après une fusion majeure. Aujourd'hui, elle travaille pour Hopper, une entreprise qui se positionne comme un challenger sur le marché des OTA (Online Travel Agencies), avec une approche centrée sur l'innovation technologique et la finTech.Quelles sont les tendances actuelles et futures de la distribution hôtelière ?Quelle est la part croissante des canaux digitaux et des technologies émergentes comme l'intelligence artificielle ?Comment Hopper utilise des algorithmes de machine learning pour offrir des solutions innovantes, telles que la flexibilité des annulations et le gel des tarifs ?Comment améliorer l'expérience utilisateur, mais également une valeur ajoutée aux partenaires hôteliers ?Quels sont tes conseils pour les hôteliers qui cherchent à naviguer dans ce paysage en constante évolution ?Toutes les réponses dans notre échange !2️⃣ Notes et références :▶️ Toutes les notes et références de l'épisode sont à retrouver ici.Cet épisode est produit en partenariat avec Hopper. Un grand merci aux équipes pour leur collaboration et leur professionnalisme.3️⃣ Le partenaire de l'épisode :HotelPartner Revenue ManagementPrendre un rendez-vous avec MarjolaineDites que vous venez d'Hospitality Insiders et Marjolaine se déplace gratuitement dans votre établissement pour effectuer un diagnostic !4️⃣ Chapitrage : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:05 - Parcours professionnel d'Ariane Guevara00:05:26 - Présentation de la Fintech Hopper00:07:31 - Habitudes de consommation de la Génération Z00:11:30 - Flexibilité des réservations00:16:10 - Positionnement de Hopper en Europe00:21:30 - Stratégie d'acquisition clients00:29:10 - Conseils pour la distribution hôtelière en France00:35:00 - Questions signaturesSi cet épisode vous a passionné, rejoignez-moi sur :L'Hebdo d'Hospitality Insiders, pour ne rien raterL'Académie Hospitality Insiders, pour vous former aux fondamentaux de l'accueilLe E-Carnet "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire de l'accueil un véritable artLinkedin, pour poursuivre la discussionInstagram, pour découvrir les coulissesLa bibliothèque des invités du podcastMerci de votre fidélité et à bientôt !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Tom & Callum are joined by Palace Nova's very own Brian to chat about everything happening at Palace Nova in the coming month, from Monday doubles to events to new releases and so much more! Find out more here! https://www.palacenova.com.au/ The ONLY way to wake up in Adelaide is with your best brekkie mates Tom & Callum on Fresh 92.7 Keep up to date on our socials. Instagram - @fresh927 Facebook - Fresh 92.7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wait is over! Royal Ascot 2025 gets underway, and Ruby and Rory are back to tackle Day 1 of the Royal Meeting, featuring three top-class Group 1s. Claim your Money Back Token every day of Royal Ascot, right here: https://www.paddypower.com/promotions Enter our free-to-play ELIMINATOR and be in with a chance of winning £20,000: https://promos.paddypower.com/promotion?promoCode=FTP6QELIMINATOR&returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paddypower.com%2Fpromotions Claim your free bet builder for all of England's World Cup games, right here: https://promos.paddypower.com/promotion?promoCode=CRETFBENGLANDST&returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paddypower.com%2Fpromotions Subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube channel so you don't miss any of our Royal Ascot tipping shows! It's Royal Ascot Day 1 Tipping, coming to you straight “From The Horse's Mouth”… 18+ GambleAware

PODCAST EPISODE | Redefining CyberSecurity With Sean Martin — On Location at InfoSecurity Europe 2026 On Location With Sean Martin And Marco Ciappelli The UK's threats change by the day. Its laws change over years. Sean Martin sat down with James Morris — former Member of Parliament, now Director of the CSBR — to ask how a government writes cyber policy fast enough to matter, and why “resilience” has quietly stopped being a technical word.

The Peter Boyles Show June 13, 2026 HOUR 4: Peter Boyles takes listeners on a nostalgic ride through American motorcycle history with special guest Mike Patterson, owner of the newly opened Evel Knievel Experience in Las Vegas. From legendary Harley-Davidson stories to Evel Knievel's most famous jumps, crashes, and comebacks, this hour celebrates one of the most iconic figures in American pop culture. Mike shares how his family's historic Harley-Davidson dealership became deeply connected to the Evel Knievel legacy, the remarkable restoration of Jerry Lee Lewis's Harley, and the incredible journey that led to the creation of the Evel Knievel Experience Museum. Listeners also hear stories about Robbie Knievel, Caesar's Palace, Wembley Stadium, and the fearless spirit that made Evel a household name. Along the way, Peter and Mike swap stories about motorcycles, rock-and-roll legends, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, and the larger-than-life personalities that helped define an era. It's a conversation packed with history, humor, and admiration for the American originals who weren't afraid to take risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt forgotten, delayed, falsely accused, or stuck in a season that doesn't make sense? In Genesis Session 21, we continue the story of Joseph and discover how God uses adversity as preparation for promotion. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned, Joseph could have given up. Instead, he remained faithful because he knew that God was with him. This powerful study reveals how Joseph's life points directly to Jesus Christ and teaches believers how to trust God's timing, stand firm during trials, and refuse to let circumstances determine their faith. If you've ever wondered why God allows delays, setbacks, or difficult seasons, this message will encourage you to keep your eyes on Him and trust that His plan is greater than anything you can see right now.

After a spirited game of Anime or Not-ime, Tim review Capsulre Silence XXIV! Then, Cozy talks about Pokopia and Tim sells Cody on four indie rock albums!Bluesky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hardsellshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - hardsellshow@gmail.comTwitch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hardsellshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(00:00:00) Intro: Anime or Not-ime(00:14:38) Review: Capsule Silence XXIV(00:59:16) Middle Segment: Pokopia(01:32:21) Pitch: Frightened Rabbit - Painting of a Panic Attack; Noah Kahan - The Great Divide, The National - Trouble Will Find Me (01:43:25) Outro

Anthea Hodgson's Palace of Lost Virtue is set in Kalgoorlie at the turn of the 20th century in which both men and sex workers flocked to the area

WCW Nitro emanates from a parking lot behind Cesar's Palace in beautiful Las Vegas on the eve of Clash of Champions. As they head into their Tuesday night mega card event Ric Flair will first have to defend his WCW World Heavyweight Championship against The Macho Man Randy Savage. But that's not the only title up for grabs as WCW Tag Team Champions Harlem Heat take on the team of Sting and Lex Luger. Not to be outdone, neither of those matches are the Main Event as Hulk Hogan takes on WCW United States Champion One Man Gang in a non-title match to close the night. Konnan makes his WCW debut and calls out a fellow luchador for a match at the Clash.  Follow us on Instagram @GetItAgainPodcast Got 2 (or more) words for us? Email us at GetItAgainPodcast@gmail.com

Le Carnet de Maxime Blot "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour 39€ seulement !Fruit de plusieurs années d'expérience sur le terrain, ce carnet signé Maxime Blot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, offre un regard affûté sur les enjeux actuels du service hôtelier.1️⃣ Présentation de l'épisode :Si je vous dis réceptionniste, vous imaginez quoi ? Quelqu'un derrière un comptoir qui remet des clés, répond au téléphone, fait le check-in / check-out.Pourtant, ce métier a radicalement muté — et les compétences d'avant ne sont plus suffisantes.À la fin de cet épisode, vous aurez une grille claire des compétences du réceptionniste nouvelle génération — et vous comprendrez pourquoi ça change tout pour un hôtel.2️⃣ Notes et références :▶️ Toutes les notes et références de l'épisode sont à retrouver ici.3️⃣ Le sponsor de l'épisode : MewsMews, c'est la plateforme de gestion hôtelière qui réunit tout ce dont vous avez besoin : PMS, POS, RMS, housekeeping et paiements.L'objectif ? Automatiser les tâches répétitives à faible valeur, pour que vos équipes puissent se concentrer sur ce qui compte vraiment : créer des expériences mémorables pour vos clients.Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus ou demander une démo, contactez Mews de ma part — et bénéficiez d'une offre exclusive. Rendez-vous sur mews.com !4️⃣ Chapitrage : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:00 - Du réactif au proactif00:04:00 - Du logistique au psychologue de terrain00:05:30 - Du silo au chef d'orchestre transversal00:07:00 - De polyvalent à technocompétent00:08:00 - ConclusionSi cet épisode vous a passionné, rejoignez-moi sur :L'Hebdo d'Hospitality Insiders, pour ne rien raterL'Académie Hospitality Insiders, pour vous former aux fondamentaux de l'accueilLe E-Carnet "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire de l'accueil un véritable artLinkedin, pour poursuivre la discussionInstagram, pour découvrir les coulissesLa bibliothèque des invités du podcastMerci de votre fidélité et à bientôt !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

From palace homes for non-working royals to "peppercorn" rents and subletting arrangements, the fallout from a major royal property investigation continues. This week on The Royals, Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah are joined by The Times investigations reporter George Greenwood to examine why the National Audit Office report has struck such a chord. They discuss reports that the King is reviewing Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's rent arrangements, and Prince William's hints at reform when he becomes king. So, what could this mean ahead of the renewal of the Sovereign Grant and a parliamentary inquiry into royal finances? And how much of this stems from the public outcry over Andrew's Royal Lodge lease?Have a question about royal finances? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk.You can donate to Roya's racing challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support through JustGiving.Image: GettyProducer: Robert WallaceExecutive Producer: Priyanka DeladiaRead more: Cosy property deals hurt the monarchy - here's how to fix them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lighthearted comment from Prince William sparks wild online speculation about his marriage to Princess Catherine. We separate fact from gossip and look at the sweet moments that royal watchers noticed during Peter Phillips' wedding. Plus, Tom Sykes examines the ongoing debate over whether William is “workshy,” explosive new claims raise questions about how the Palace handled Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over the years, security experts warn the Duke could become a target, and author Andrew Lownie suggests Andrew may one day leave Britain altogether.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant, told the House Oversight Committee that she was brought into Prince Andrew's orbit, including private dinners in Andrew's Buckingham Palace apartment and Princess Beatrice's 18th birthday party at Windsor Castle. Kellen identified Andrew and Sarah Ferguson as notable figures within Epstein's network, saying Andrew had been at Epstein's New York home and that she had also been present at royal residences connected to him. Andrew has denied wrongdoing, but the testimony adds another layer to the long-running scrutiny over how deeply Epstein and his associates were able to move through elite royal spaces.Kellen's testimony is also significant because she occupies one of the most complicated positions in the Epstein story: she was named as a potential co-conspirator in Epstein's 2008 plea deal, yet she has told authorities she was also groomed, controlled, and repeatedly raped by Epstein. She described Epstein as a manipulative and dangerous figure who used his access to powerful people around the world as a tool of intimidation, and she said the abuse continued even after he was jailed, including an alleged Skype call from prison in which he ordered her to undress on camera. Her account places Andrew's palace access inside a broader pattern of Epstein using proximity to royalty, politicians, financiers, academics, and foreign leaders to project power and keep those around him trapped.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein's PA dined with Andrew in his Buckingham Palace roomsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

RESOURCES- Join the 21 Day Attract Your Soulmate Challenge at danette21.com- Listen to Greece Series on my podcast, day 1 linked here- Akashic Record episode with Rita part 1 linked hereCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comWelcome to Part 1 of The Europe Diaries with Danette May. In this Rome, Italy travel diary, I'm sharing the beginning of our Italy and Greece adventure, from why this trip came at the perfect time to the soulful pull that led us to Rome, Venice, and Crete. This episode is part spiritual travel journal, part practical Rome travel guide, with reflections on marriage, family milestones, ancient history, and what it means to follow the places your soul feels called to explore.In this episode, I share honest travel tips for Rome, including our flight experience, where we stayed, favorite restaurants, hidden gems, and the ancient energy I felt throughout the city. You'll hear about Egyptian obelisks in Rome, the Palace of Colonna, mystical memories, past-life reflections, and a powerful chance meeting with Danilo, an Italian world champion triathlete whose healing story reminded me of the incredible power of the mind. If you love Italy travel, Rome recommendations, spiritual reflections, ancient history, and soulful conversations, this episode is for you.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Welcome to The Europe Diaries(3:02) Why this trip happened now(4:26) Italy, Greece, and soul-led travel(5:14) Rome, Venice, and Crete itinerary(7:45) Flight chaos and travel lessons(10:34) Where we stayed in Rome(11:29) Obelisks, energy, and ancient history(16:19) Rome sights, food, and hidden gems(19:18) A champion's healing story(23:07) Mystical Rome dreams and memories(24:31) Practical tips for Rome days(25:53) Train to Venice preview(26:46) Upcoming guests and final reflections

Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant, told the House Oversight Committee that she was brought into Prince Andrew's orbit, including private dinners in Andrew's Buckingham Palace apartment and Princess Beatrice's 18th birthday party at Windsor Castle. Kellen identified Andrew and Sarah Ferguson as notable figures within Epstein's network, saying Andrew had been at Epstein's New York home and that she had also been present at royal residences connected to him. Andrew has denied wrongdoing, but the testimony adds another layer to the long-running scrutiny over how deeply Epstein and his associates were able to move through elite royal spaces.Kellen's testimony is also significant because she occupies one of the most complicated positions in the Epstein story: she was named as a potential co-conspirator in Epstein's 2008 plea deal, yet she has told authorities she was also groomed, controlled, and repeatedly raped by Epstein. She described Epstein as a manipulative and dangerous figure who used his access to powerful people around the world as a tool of intimidation, and she said the abuse continued even after he was jailed, including an alleged Skype call from prison in which he ordered her to undress on camera. Her account places Andrew's palace access inside a broader pattern of Epstein using proximity to royalty, politicians, financiers, academics, and foreign leaders to project power and keep those around him trapped.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein's PA dined with Andrew in his Buckingham Palace rooms

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem is here to discuss the inspiration and history behind Fried Chicken Palace and its classic and fried chicken menu items with Chef Seth Stowaway.

After a precipitous drop in both the rupiah and the Indonesian Stock Index, Kevin and Erin round up the assorted moves implemented by the government to bolster confidence and restore stability (spoiler: there were none).  Next, do a sudden spate of arrests denote rifts between rival elements of the security forces?  And what do the contents of suspects' garages tell us?  Finally, the Palace reaction to criticism of Prabowo's penchant for Paris, and a ditty about the energy minister pairs a delightful tune with venomous lyrics.It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi Dispatch podcast can help us.You can donate to us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi and help us grow!

Hola! Today we are going to talk about The Terrifying Linares Palace? What do you think about this? Some interesting facts and details. In this crazy story you will be listening a lot of interesting facts, learning new vocabulary and interesting words in Spanish and also you will be improving your listening skills in Spanish. I hope that you will practice your Spanish by listening to the phrases and new words that you already know and also with the ones that you do not know.You can support me and my podcast if you want:Donate with PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/spanishwithdennisYou can buy me a cup of coffee here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spanishwithdennisMy Youtube channel: Spanish with Dennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVuRUMQGwtzBIp1YAImQFQMy new Discord server and chat and you can already join and write to me there:https://discord.gg/HWGrnmTmyCMy new Telegram channel and you can already join and write to me or comment there:https://t.me/SpanishwithDennisJoin my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/spanishwithdennisDonate with Boosty:https://boosty.to/spanishwithdennis/donateDonate with Donation Alerts:https://www.donationalerts.com/r/dennisespinosaSupport me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportDonate with Crypto currency:Bitcoin (BTC)1DioiGPAQ6yYbEgcxEFRxWm5hZJcfLG9V6USDT (ERC20)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855USDT (TRC20)TXoQwsaiTGBpWVkyeigApLT8xC82rQwRCNEthereum (ETH)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855Support me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/slow-spanish-language--5613080/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tprs-spanish-stories--5600864/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comprehensible-spanish-language--5595630/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportIf you support me, it will motivate me to create more content for all of you. If you have any other suggestions or recommendations on what other platform you can support me and my podcasts, please let me know. You can write to me on telegram.My other podcasts you can find it on different platforms and apps:1-  Comprehensible Spanish Language Podcast2 - TPRS Spanish Stories3 - Slow Spanish LanguageI hope that you like and enjoy the episode :)

El Badi Palace is one of the most historic buildings in Marrakesh, and today is famous for the storks that choose its towers and turrets as prime nesting spots - in this recording, as well as the general sounds of people exploring the palace grounds, you can hear several instances of the famous and unforgettable clacking sounds of storks as they throw their heads back and exclaim to one another. Recorded in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2026 by Cities and Memory.

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Episode #284 with Adam and Taylor. Come send it with the boys, as we discuss - Winter at the Footy, Italian food, The Sydney Weekend, Leaving early, Robots, The White House, Bonnie Blue and the Anti-Christ, Trans athletes, Being abandoned in India, and much more... Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/bigsendpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@bigsendpodcast Patreon BoSodes(Bonus Episodes): https://patreon.com/BigSendPodcast Please forward all complaints to: bigsendpodcast@gmail.com

For more FYP episodes including a new hour-long midweek podcast; previews, post match pods, the Supplement, interviews, quizzes and more join the FYP Clubhouse: patreon.com/fyppodcast Jim, Joe and Jack review the Palace players going to the World Cup in America kicking off this week. They also briefly review England's warm-up friendly win over New Zealand. Get your Exclusive NordVPN deal by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nordvpn.com/fyp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠- it's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the FYP Podcast World Cup Preview01:48 Discussion on England's Performance and Players06:54 Palace Players in the World Cup: Dean Henderson and Chris Richards12:20 France's Squad and the Role of Mateta18:24 Tournament Predictions and Expectations18:55 Player Performances and Expectations23:14 Colombia's World Cup Prospects27:09 Portugal's Challenges and Ronaldo's Role28:01 Senegal's Strengths and Key Players30:10 Japan's Squad Dynamics and Expectations34:06 Spain's Favorable Group and Player Insights36:15 Norway's Striker Situation and Group Dynamics38:41 Canada and Morocco's Player Representations Get tickets to Jim's remaining UK Tour dates here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jimdalycomedy.com/tour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠June 13th LIVERPOOL Contact Us⁠facebook: FYPFanzineinstagram: @fypfanzinebluesky: @fiveyearplan.bsky.socialtiktok: @fiveyearplanpodcasttwitter: @fypfanzine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠email: ⁠contact@fypfanzine.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant, told the House Oversight Committee that she was brought into Prince Andrew's orbit, including private dinners in Andrew's Buckingham Palace apartment and Princess Beatrice's 18th birthday party at Windsor Castle. Kellen identified Andrew and Sarah Ferguson as notable figures within Epstein's network, saying Andrew had been at Epstein's New York home and that she had also been present at royal residences connected to him. Andrew has denied wrongdoing, but the testimony adds another layer to the long-running scrutiny over how deeply Epstein and his associates were able to move through elite royal spaces.Kellen's testimony is also significant because she occupies one of the most complicated positions in the Epstein story: she was named as a potential co-conspirator in Epstein's 2008 plea deal, yet she has told authorities she was also groomed, controlled, and repeatedly raped by Epstein. She described Epstein as a manipulative and dangerous figure who used his access to powerful people around the world as a tool of intimidation, and she said the abuse continued even after he was jailed, including an alleged Skype call from prison in which he ordered her to undress on camera. Her account places Andrew's palace access inside a broader pattern of Epstein using proximity to royalty, politicians, financiers, academics, and foreign leaders to project power and keep those around him trapped.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein's PA dined with Andrew in his Buckingham Palace roomsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Due to a technical hiccup, this week's episode of Oh My Dog is coming to you in two parts.

Le Carnet de Maxime Blot "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour 39€ seulement !Fruit de plusieurs années d'expérience sur le terrain, ce carnet signé Maxime Blot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, offre un regard affûté sur les enjeux actuels du service hôtelier.1️⃣ Présentation de l'invité :Vous êtes vous déjà demandé comment les biens immobiliers arrivaient entre les mains des hôteliers et comment ils étaient négociés ?Moi, oui, et pour y répondre, j'ai invité Jean-Marc Andreola !Issu lui-même d'une famille d'hôteliers, Jean-Marc a assuré pendant de longues années la fonction de Secrétaire Général du Syndicat Français de l'Hôtellerie, avant de créer à l'âge de 30 ans en 1989 sa propre structure spécialisée dans l'immobilier hôtelier : Imhotel.Il est un acteur majeur dans le domaine du Conseil, de la Transaction et des Fusions Acquisitions sur le marché hôtelier parisien. Sa compétence d'expert en hôtellerie le place en spécialiste reconnu et lui donne une position privilégiée auprès des investisseurs privés, institutionnels français ou étrangers et des grandes familles d'hôteliers.Quelle est la différence entre les murs et les fonds de commerce ?Quelles sont les tendances actuelles du marché, et l'impact des événements internationaux comme les Jeux Olympiques ?Comment la rareté des nouvelles constructions à Paris contribue à la valorisation des actifs existants ?Pourquoi investir dans l'hôtellerie parisienne peut être une valeur refuge ?Toutes les réponses dans notre échange !2️⃣ Notes et références :▶️ Toutes les notes et références de l'épisode sont à retrouver ici.3️⃣ Le partenaire de l'épisode :HotelPartner Revenue ManagementPrendre un rendez-vous avec MarjolaineDites que vous venez d'Hospitality Insiders et Marjolaine se déplace gratuitement dans votre établissement pour effectuer un diagnostic !4️⃣ Chapitrage : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:00 - Rôle d'un broker en fusion-acquisition hôtelière00:04:00 - Parcours de Jean-Marc et création de son agence00:06:30 - Panorama et spécialité de l'immobilier hôtelier à Paris00:11:00 - Évolution du marché et rôle des investisseurs internationaux00:19:00 - Impact des crises sur le marché hôtelier00:32:00 - Influence des Jeux Olympiques sur l'hôtellerie parisienne00:39:00 - Conseils pour les futurs investisseurs hôteliers00:42:00 - Questions signaturesSi cet épisode vous a passionné, rejoignez-moi sur :L'Hebdo d'Hospitality Insiders, pour ne rien raterL'Académie Hospitality Insiders, pour vous former aux fondamentaux de l'accueilLe E-Carnet "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire de l'accueil un véritable artLinkedin, pour poursuivre la discussionInstagram, pour découvrir les coulissesLa bibliothèque des invités du podcastMerci de votre fidélité et à bientôt !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week, Sam is fresh from Soccer Aid, so we unpack his performance albeit short but sweet! But more importantly, after confidently guaranteeing he'd score, we get into exactly why that didn't happen and what forfeit he'll now have to face

Prince Andrew's reputation inside the royal household has long been portrayed as deeply unpopular, especially among people who worked around him rather than above him. Former palace staff and royal insiders have described him as arrogant, entitled, short-tempered, and needlessly difficult, with accounts alleging that he barked orders, swore at staff, expected extreme deference, and treated palace employees as if they existed purely to absorb his demands. One of the most widely repeated examples involved his reported obsession with how his teddy bears were arranged, with staff allegedly given instructions on their exact placement. Other accounts described him as dismissive toward servants, rude to aides, and furious when ordinary inconveniences interrupted him.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The World Cup is in the United States this year for the first time since the 1990s, which creates massive opportunities for many sportswear and apparel brands. Perhaps no brands are as heavily invested in the World Cup as Nike and Adidas. Together, they sponsor many of the teams and have rolled out several large-scale campaigns tied to the tournament. On the Glossy Podcast, international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska spoke with Daniel-Yaw Miller, award-winning writer and creator of the bi-weekly SportsVerse newsletter, about these two sportswear giants and their strategies for the World Cup. Miller said the fact that the World Cup is in North America this year has given many brands the license to step up their games. "We haven't seen a World Cup of this scale in many years," Miller said. "It's well-positioned for the biggest companies and brands in the world to make the most of it and justify the case for investing in it. Previous World Cups in Qatar and Russia had their own complications. It's been a while since it was in a location that was home to many huge companies." Already, Nike has rolled out collaborations with many celebrities and brands tied to the World Cup, including with Jacquemus, Palace and Drake. Miller said Nike, under the leadership of CEO Elliot Hill, has been working to regain ground in its soccer division. "In 2024, [Nike] came out with a strategy called Sports Offense, which was based around these five pillars, and one of them is football," Miller said. "We've seen that bear out with how the brand has invested marketing dollars in the lead-up to the World Cup." But Adidas has nostalgia on its side, Miller said, as it's the brand most heavily associated with soccer and dominated the sport for a long time before Nike got involved. The Adidas Samba has been around for decades and recently went through a resurgence just in time for the World Cup. "Adidas has so many legends like David Beckham, various Brazilian superstars from the ‘90s, Italian legends like Alessandro del Piero," Miller said. "And Adidas has done a good job of keeping them all in their universe and under endorsement contracts usually reserved for active athletes. But the people with the most spending power are people who grew up watching these players."

A major royal story has dropped this week as a new National Audit Office report shines a spotlight on royal properties, Prince Andrew's financial arrangements and questions surrounding accommodation provided to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.In this episode, we break down the biggest revelations, discuss what they could mean for the monarchy, and explore why the debate around royal finances is far from over.We also look at Prince William's latest engagements, Princess Catherine's emotional visit to The Christie cancer centre, Queen Camilla's heartwarming charity event, new photos released for Princess Lilibet's birthday, and everything you need to know ahead of Peter Phillips' wedding.Topics covered: Prince Andrew and Royal Lodge Princess Beatrice & Princess Eugenie King Charles and royal finances Prince William in Peckham Princess Catherine's emotional cancer-centre visit Queen Camilla charity engagement Princess Lilibet birthday photos Peter Phillips wedding preview 00:00 Royal bombshell: National Audit Office report released01:25 Prince Andrew and Royal Lodge revelations02:20 Beatrice and Eugenie's living arrangements explained04:16 Why the property valuations are causing concern05:38 The wider issue of royal privilege and optics08:32 William and Kate's property costs revealed10:29 Questions surrounding Prince and Princess Michael of Kent13:07 Edward and Sophie in Portugal14:36 Prince William's visit to Peckham17:24 Diana Awards and William's candid conversation20:43 Queen Camilla's emotional charity engagement23:31 King Charles, Princess Kate and Cancer Research UK27:32 Princess Kate's moving visit to The Christie31:04 New photos released for Princess Lilibet's birthday33:06 Peter Phillips' royal wedding preview37:10 What to expect from the wedding celebrations40:34 Looking ahead to the wedding coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Chris, Chris, Nick, Mike, Ant, Xavier, and Patrick Lou as the whole crew assembles for the ultimate, unfiltered, emotion-packed review of the greatest night in the 120-year history of our football club. We are looking back at that magical, tense night at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig where Jean-Philippe Mateta's golden boot secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, giving Oliver Glasner the most legendary, fairytale farewell imaginable.From the chaotic fan march through Germany to the absolute limbs in the away end when the final whistle blew, we relive every second of our European coronation. Plus, we look back at the domestic campaign and the tactical evolution.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Taylor Swift become connected to the British Royal Family? In this special Palace Intrigue explainer, we trace the full story of Taylor Swift's relationship with Prince William and the Wales family. From the famous 2013 Kensington Palace charity gala where William joined Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi on stage, to the viral Eras Tour backstage photo with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, we explore every major royal-Taylor Swift moment. We also examine why Princess Charlotte is one of Taylor's biggest royal fans, William's comments about a possible Taylor Swift wedding invitation, the cultural impact of the Eras Tour, and why the relationship between the world's biggest pop star and the future King of the United Kingdom continues to fascinate audiences around the world.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years.  In this episode, Kim speaks with Oliver Bullough, journalist and author of the highly acclaimed books: Butler to the World: How Britain Helps the World's Worst People Launder Money, Commit Crimes, and Get Away with Anything and Moneyland: Why Thieves and Crooks Now Rule the World and How To Take It Back.  Oliver's new book is called Everybody Loves Our Dollars - How Money Laundering Won. Oliver describes a moment in his life that shaped each of these books. He was touring the palace of Yanukovych, the corrupt pro-Russian ex-President of Ukraine, horrified at the extravagant opulence, all stolen from the Ukrainian people. “How did you let him get away with this?” Oliver asked his friend. “Well, actually you're technically in London, not Ukraine, right now,” his friend responded. Who is corrupt, the people who stole the money, or the lawyers, bankers, and accountants in countries that tout their lack of corruption? Oliver describes the systems in place to help the wealthy dodge taxes and the deeply corrupt to hide their theft. Kim and Oliver talk about the corrosive effect on our political institutions and our economy; and how we got here in the post-WWII era.    Guest Background: Oliver Bullough is a journalist and author from Wales who writes about financial crime, the former Soviet Union, and offshore skulduggery. He lives near Hay-on-Wye, and has previously lived in London, Moscow, St Petersburg and Bishkek.  When not working, he likes watching rugby, cooking pizzas, swimming in the river and walking in the hills.  You can find him on Twitter at @oliverbullough. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to Oliver Bullough and His Works (03:03) The Evolution of Offshore Finance (06:06) Naughty Money vs. Evil Money (09:01) Exploring Yanukovych's Palace and Corruption (12:11) Understanding Modern Corruption and Kleptocracy (15:03) The Role of Cryptocurrency in Financial Crime (18:14) The Dark World of Scams and Trafficking (21:03) The Banality of Evil in Financial Crimes (24:03) Legal Challenges in Exposing Corruption (27:04) Personal Fascination with Eastern Europe and Russia (29:42) The Allure of Russia: A Personal Journey (32:06) Putin's Rise: Observations from the Ground (34:17) The Impact of Neoliberalism on Eastern Europe (35:22) Bretton Woods: Lessons from History (40:21) The Corruption of Wealth: Offshore Finance's Role (44:22) AI and Corruption: A New Era (48:19) Reputation Laundering: The Case of Dmitry Firtash (55:19) The Future of Money Laundering: Insights from 'Everybody Loves Our Dollars' Connect with the Radical Candor team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING BLISS AND VLAHOS. 5-29-20261890 TROJAN WAR.This transcript from The John Batchelor Show features a discussion with correspondent Jeff Bliss regarding the high-stakes mayoral primary in Los Angeles. The conversation highlights the tension between incumbent Karen Bass and her challengers, specifically former reality star Spencer Pratt and Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman, amidst a city struggling with homelessness, crime, and fire recovery. Beyond local politics, the participants explore Las Vegas's expansion into professional sports and the acquisition of Caesar's Palace by the Fertitta family. The dialogue shifts toward geopolitics with a guest named Germanicus, who analyzes the Russia-Ukraine conflict through the lens of historical parallels and the risks of NATO provocation. Finally, the speakers reflect on the power of national myths and how cultural narratives influence modern military and strategic decision-making.

(2) Jeff Bliss highlights Las Vegas's pursuit of an NBA team to complete its status as a global sports capital, while the Fertitta family acquires Caesar's Palace, consolidating power among the city's casino billionaires.1908 MAIN ST LA

SCHEDULE THE JBS, 5-29-26.457 THE AMBROSIAN ILIAD.(1) Jeff Bliss discusses the Los Angeles mayoral race between incumbent Karen Bass, who faces criticism over homelessness and crime, and unconventional candidate Spencer Pratt, who utilizes social media and "guerrilla campaigning" to gain traction.(2) Jeff Bliss highlights Las Vegas's pursuit of an NBA team to complete its status as a global sports capital, while the Fertitta family acquires Caesar's Palace, consolidating power among the city's casino billionaires.(3) Professor Richard Epstein analyzes the legal history of birthright citizenship and Donald Trump's executive order, arguing that the 14th Amendment has been misinterpreted and that the child's status should depend on the parent's.(4) Professor Richard Epstein describes the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "slush fund" as a fraudulent private agreement, noting that despite its likely illegality, legal standing requirements make it difficult for anyone to successfully challenge.(5) Jim McTague reports on Lancaster County's economy, noting record-breaking gasoline sales at Costco despite rainy weather, the rise of retirement-driven healthcare, and local "Luddite" opposition to a proposed data center in Columbia.(6) Veronique de Rugy discusses a proposed California tax on billionaires, warning it will drive high earners away and reduce state revenue, while a competing initiative seeks to protect regular citizens' savings from taxation.(7) Bob Zimmerman examines a massive Blue Origin rocket explosion that has grounded the New Glenn program and delayed NASA's Artemis missions, leaving SpaceX as the only viable private partner for immediate lunar goals.(8) Bob Zimmerman discusses mysterious subsurface changes in the sun and conflicting data regarding water ice at the lunar South Pole, while highlighting Mars' "brain terrain" as evidence of significant near-surface ice deposits.(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.(10) Francis Rose explores the security risks of electronic health records, explaining how nation-states like China seek bulk data for espionage and how the government utilizes "zero trust" technology to deter sophisticated machine-speed hacks.(11) Gene Marks reports from Nashville that mid-market companies are aggressively adopting AI to supplement labor shortages rather than replace workers, while also navigating the complexities of receiving refunds for previously paid tariffs.(12) Gene Marks questions surveys claiming 93% small business growth and dismisses claims that AI will eliminate white-collar jobs soon, asserting that human workers will naturally adapt to new technology as they have historically.(13) Henry Sokolski argues that no inherent "right to enrichment" exists under the NPT, warning that Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional power plants create dangerous targets and risk a "hot spot" of nuclear-armed nations.(14) Henry Sokolski discusses Russia's "gray warfare" tactics against NATO, including drone provocations and sabotage of European infrastructure, warning that the United States is not taking these threats seriously enough compared to Europe.(15) Conrad Black discusses Alberta's threat to secede from Canada if the federal government blocks oil pipelines, detailing the political maneuvering between Premier Danielle Smith, indigenous groups, and Prime Minister candidate Mark Carney.(16) Lorenzo Fiori reports on a record-breaking Italian heat wave and the poor market reception of Ferrari's new electric vehicle, while noting that affordable Chinese EVs are rapidly becoming the top-selling cars in Italy.