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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Last time we spoke about the continuation of the war after Nanjing's fall. The fall of Nanjing in December 1937 marked a pivotal juncture in the Second Sino-Japanese War, ushering in a brutal phase of attrition that shaped both strategy and diplomacy in early 1938. As Japanese forces sought to restructure China's political order, their strategy extended beyond battlefield victories to the establishment of puppet arrangements and coercive diplomacy. Soviet aid provided critical support, while German and broader Axis diplomacy wavered, shaping a nuanced backdrop for China's options. In response, Chinese command decisions focused on defending crucial rail corridors and urban strongholds, with Wuhan emerging as a strategic hub and the Jinpu and Longhai railways becoming lifelines of resistance. The defense around Xuzhou and the Huai River system illustrated Chinese determination to prolong resistance despite daunting odds. By early 1938, the war appeared as a drawn-out struggle, with China conserving core bases even as Japan pressed toward central China.   #170 The Battle of Taierzhuang Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Following their victory at Nanjing, the Japanese North China Area Army sought to push southward and link up with the Japanese Eleventh Army between Beijing and Nanjing. The two formations were intended to advance along the northern and southern ends of the JinPu railway, meet at Xuzhou, and then coordinate a pincer movement into Chinese strongholds in the Central Yangtze region, capturing Jiujiang first and then Wuhan. Recognizing Xuzhou's strategic importance, Chinese leadership made its defense a top priority. Xuzhou stood at the midpoint of the JinPu line and at the intersection with the Longhai Line, China's main east–west corridor from Lanzhou to Lianyungang. If seized, Japanese control of these routes would grant mobility for north–south movement across central China. At the end of January, Chiang Kai-shek convened a military conference in Wuchang and declared the defense of Xuzhou the highest strategic objective. Chinese preparations expanded from an initial core of 80,000 troops to about 300,000, deployed along the JinPu and Longhai lines to draw in and overstretch Japanese offensives. A frightening reality loomed by late March 1938: the Japanese were nearing victory on the Xuzhou front. The North China Area Army, led by Generals Itagaki Seishirô, Nishio Toshizô, and Isogai Rensuke, aimed to link up with the Central China Expeditionary Force under General Hata Shunroku for a coordinated drive into central China. Li Zongren and his senior colleagues, including Generals Bai Chongxi and Tang Enbo, resolved to meet the Japanese at the traditional stone-walled city of Taierzhuang. Taierzhuang was not large, but it held strategic significance. It sat along the Grand Canal, China's major north–south waterway, and on a rail line that connected the Jinpu and Longhai lines, thus bypassing Xuzhou. Chiang Kai-shek himself visited Xuzhou on March 24. While Xuzhou remained in Chinese hands, the Japanese forces to the north and south were still separated. Losing Xuzhou would close the pincer. By late March, Chinese troops seemed to be gaining ground at Taierzhuang, but the Japanese began reinforcing, pulling soldiers from General Isogai Rensuke's column. The defending commanders grew uncertain about their ability to hold the position, yet Chiang Kai-shek made his stance clear in an April 1, 1938 telegram: “the enemy at Taierzhuang must be destroyed.” Chiang Kai-shek dispatched his Vice Chief of Staff, Bai Chongxi, to Xuzhou in January 1938. Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi were old comrades from the New Guangxi Clique, and their collaboration dated back to the Northern Expedition, including the Battle of Longtan. Li also received the 21st Group Army from the 3rd War Area. This Guangxi unit, commanded by Liao Lei, comprised the 7th and 47th Armies. Around the same time, Sun Zhen's 22nd Group Army, another Sichuan clique unit, arrived in the Shanxi-Henan region, but was rebuffed by both Yan Xishan, then commander of the 2nd War Area and Shanxi's chairman and Cheng Qian, commander of the 1st War Area and Henan's chairman. Yan and Cheng harbored strong reservations about Sichuan units due to discipline issues, notably their rampant opium consumption. Under Sun Zhen's leadership, the 22nd Group Army deployed four of its six divisions to aid the Northern China effort. Organized under the 41st and 45th Armies, the contingent began a foot march toward Taiyuan on September 1, covering more than 50 days and approximately 1,400 kilometers. Upon reaching Shanxi, they faced a harsh, icy winter and had no winter uniforms or even a single map of the province. They nevertheless engaged the Japanese for ten days at Yangquan, suffering heavy casualties. Strapped for supplies, they broke into a Shanxi clique supply depot, which enraged Yan Xishan and led to their expulsion from the province. The 22nd withdrew westward into the 1st War Area, only to have its request for resupply rejected by Cheng Qian. Meanwhile to the south Colonel Rippei Ogisu led Japanese 13th Division to push westward from Nanjing in two columns during early February: the northern column targeted Mingguang, while the southern column aimed for Chuxian. Both routes were checked by Wei Yunsong's 31st Army, which had been assigned to defend the southern stretch of the Jinpu railway under Li Zongren. Despite facing a clearly inferior force, the Japanese could not gain ground after more than a month of sustained attacks. In response, Japan deployed armored and artillery reinforcements from Nanjing. The Chinese withdrew to the southwestern outskirts of Dingyuan to avoid a direct clash with their reinforced adversaries. By this point, Yu Xuezhong's 51st Army had taken up a defensive position on the northern banks of the Huai River, establishing a line between Bengbu and Huaiyuan. The Japanese then captured Mingguang, Dingyuan, and Bengbu in succession and pressed toward Huaiyuan. However, their supply lines were intercepted by the Chinese 31st Corps, which conducted flanking attacks from the southwest. The situation worsened when the Chinese 7th Army, commanded by Liao Lei, arrived at Hefei to reinforce the 31st Army. Facing three Chinese corps simultaneously, the Japanese were effectively boxed south of the Huai River and, despite air superiority and a superior overall firepower, could not advance further. As a result, the Chinese thwarted the Japanese plan to move the 13th Division north along the Jinpu railway and link up with the Isogai 10th Division to execute a pincer against Xuzhou. Meanwhile in the north, after amphibious landings at Qingdao, the Japanese 5th Division, commanded by Seishiro Itagaki, advanced southwest along the Taiwei Highway, spearheaded by its 21st Infantry Brigade. They faced Pang Bingxun's 3rd Group Army. Although labeled a Group Army, Pang's force actually comprised only the 40th Army, which itself consisted of the 39th Division from the Northwestern Army, commanded by Ma-Fawu. The 39th Division's five regiments delayed the Japanese advance toward Linyi for over a month. The Japanese captured Ju County on 22 February and moved toward Linyi by 2 March. The 59th Army, commanded by Zhang Zizhong, led its troops on a forced march day and night toward Linyi. Seizing the opportunity, the 59th Army did not rest after reaching Yishui. In the early morning of the 14th, Zhang Zizhong ordered the entire army to covertly cross the Yishui River and attack the right flank of the Japanese “Iron Army” 5th Division. They broke through enemy defenses at Tingzitou, Dataiping, Shenjia Taiping, Xujia Taiping, and Shalingzi. Initially caught off guard, the enemy sustained heavy losses, and over a night more than a thousand Japanese soldiers were annihilated. The 59th Army fought fiercely, engaging in brutal hand-to-hand combat. By 4:00 a.m. on the 17th, the 59th Army had secured all of the Japanese main positions. That same day, Pang Bingxun seized the moment to lead his troops in a fierce flank attack, effectively supporting the 59th Army's frontal assault. On the 18th, Zhang and Pang's forces attacked the Japanese from the east, south, and west. After three days and nights of bloody fighting, they finally defeated the 3rd Battalion of the 11th Regiment, which had crossed the river, and annihilated most of it. The 59th Army completed its counterattack but suffered over 6,000 casualties, with more than 2,000 Japanese killed or wounded. News of the Linyi victory prompted commendations from Chiang Kai-shek and Li Zongren. General Li Zongren, commander of the 5th War Zone, judged that the Japanese were temporarily unable to mount a large-scale offensive and that Linyi could be held for the time being. On March 20, he ordered the 59th Army westward to block the Japanese Seya Detachment. On March 21, the Japanese Sakamoto Detachment, after a brief reorganization and learning of the Linyi detachment, launched another offensive. The 3rd Corps, understrength and without reinforcements, was compelled to retreat steadily before the Japanese. General Pang Bingxun, commander of the 3rd Corps, urgently telegraphed Chiang Kai-shek, requesting reinforcements. Chiang Kai-shek received the telegram and, at approximately 9:00 AM on the 23rd, ordered the 59th Army to return to Linyi to join with the 3rd Corps in repelling the Sakamoto Detachment. Fierce fighting ensued with heavy Chinese losses, and the situation in Linyi again grew precarious. At a critical moment, the 333rd Brigade of the 111th Division and the Cavalry Regiment of the 13th Army were rushed to reinforce Linyi. Facing attacks from two directions, the Japanese withdrew, losing almost two battalions in the process. This engagement shattered the myth of Japanese invincibility and embarrassed commander Seishirō Itagaki, even startling IJA headquarters. Although the 5th Division later regrouped and attempted another push, it had lost the element of surprise. The defeat at Linyi at the hands of comparatively poorly equipped Chinese regional units set the stage for the eventual battle at Tai'erzhuang. Of the three Japanese divisions advancing into the Chinese 5th War Area, the 10th Division, commanded by Rensuke Isogai, achieved the greatest initial success. Departing from Hebei, it crossed the Yellow River and moved south along the Jinpu railway. With KMT General Han Fuju ordering his forces to desert their posts, the Japanese captured Zhoucun and reached Jinan with little resistance. They then pushed south along two columns from Tai'an. The eastern column captured Mengyin before driving west to seize Sishui; the western column moved southwest along the Jinpu railway, capturing Yanzhou, Zouxian, and Jining, before turning northwest to take Wenshang. Chiang Kai-shek subsequently ordered Li Zongren to employ “offensive defense”, seizing the initiative to strike rather than merely defend. Li deployed Sun Zhen's 22nd Group Army to attack Zouxian from the south, while Pang Bingxun's 40th Division advanced north along the 22nd's left flank to strike Mengyin and Sishui. Sun Tongxuan's 3rd Group Army also advanced from the south, delivering a two-pronged assault on the Japanese at Jining. Fierce fighting from 12 to 25 February, particularly by the 12th Corps, helped mitigate the reputational damage previously inflicted on Shandong units by Han Fuju. In response to Chinese counterattacks, the Japanese revised their strategy: they canceled their original plan to push directly westward from Nanjing toward Wuhan, freeing more troops for the push toward Xuzhou. On March 15, the Japanese 10th Division struck the Chinese 122nd Division, focusing the action around Tengxian and Lincheng. Chinese reinforcements from the 85th Corps arrived the following day but were driven back on March 17. With air support, tanks, and heavy artillery, the Japanese breached the Chinese lines on March 18. The remaining Chinese forces, bolstered by the 52nd Corps, withdrew to the town of Yixian. The Japanese attacked Yixian and overran an entire Chinese regiment in a brutal 24-hour engagement. By March 19, the Japanese began advancing on the walled town of Taierzhuang. To counter the Japanese advance, the Chinese 2nd Army Group under General Sun Lianzhong was deployed to Taierzhuang. The 31st Division, commanded by General Chi Fengcheng, reached Taierzhuang on March 22 and was ordered to delay the Japanese advance until the remainder of the Army Group could arrive. On March 23, the 31st Division sallied from Taierzhuang toward Yixian, where they were engaged by two Japanese battalions reinforced with three tanks and four armored cars. The Chinese troops occupied a series of hills and managed to defend against a Japanese regiment (~3,000 men) for the rest of the day. On March 24, a Japanese force of about 5,000 attacked the 31st Division. Another Japanese unit pressed the Chinese from Yixian, forcing them to withdraw back into Taierzhuang itself. The Japanese then assaulted the town, with a 300-strong contingent breaching the northeast gate at 20:00. They were subsequently driven back toward the Chenghuang temple, which the Chinese set on fire, annihilating the Japanese force. The next day, the Japanese renewed the assault through the breached gate and secured the eastern portion of the district, while also breaking through the northwest corner from the outside and capturing the Wenchang Pavilion. On March 25, a morning Japanese onslaught was repelled. The Japanese then shelled Chinese positions with artillery and air strikes. In the afternoon, the Chinese deployed an armored train toward Yixian, which ambushed a column of Japanese soldiers near a hamlet, killing or wounding several dozen before retreating back to Taierzhuang. By nightfall, three thousand Chinese troops launched a night assault, pushing the Japanese lines northeast to dawn. The following three days subjected the Chinese defenders to sustained aerial and artillery bombardment. The Chinese managed to repulse several successive Japanese assaults but sustained thousands of casualties in the process. On March 28, Chinese artillery support arrived, including two 155 mm and ten 75 mm pieces. On the night of March 29, the Japanese finally breached the wall. Setting out from the district's southern outskirts, a Chinese assault squad stormed the Wenchang Pavilion from the south and east, killing nearly the entire Japanese garrison aside from four taken as prisoners of war. The Chinese then retook the northwest corner of the district. Even by the brutal standards already established in the war, the fighting at Taierzhuang was fierce, with combatants facing one another at close quarters. Sheng Cheng's notes preserve the battlefield memories of Chi Fengcheng, one of the campaign's standout officers “We had a battle for the little lanes [of the town], and unprecedentedly, not just streets and lanes, but even courtyards and houses. Neither side was willing to budge. Sometimes we'd capture a house, and dig a hole in the wall to approach the enemy. Sometimes the enemy would be digging a hole in the same wall at the same time. Sometimes we faced each other with hand grenades — or we might even bite each other. Or when we could hear that the enemy was in the house, then we'd climb the roof and drop bombs inside — and kill them all.” The battle raged for a week. On April 1, General Chi requested volunteers for a near-suicide mission to seize a building: among fifty-seven selected, only ten survived. A single soldier claimed to have fired on a Japanese bomber and succeeded in bringing it down; he and his comrades then set the aircraft ablaze before another plane could arrive to rescue the pilot. One participant described the brutal conditions of the battle “"The battle continued day and night. The flames lit up the sky. Often all that separated our forces was a single wall. The soldiers would beat holes in the masonry to snipe at each other. We would be fighting for days over a single building, causing dozens of fatalities." The conditions were so brutal that Chinese officers imposed severe measures to maintain discipline. Junior officers were repeatedly forbidden to retreat and were often ordered to personally replace casualties within their ranks. Li Zongren even warned Tang Enbo that failure to fulfill his duties would lead him to be “treated as Han Fuju had been.” In Taierzhuang's cramped streets, Japan's artillery and air superiority offered little advantage; whenever either service was employed amid the dense melee, casualties were roughly even on both sides. The fighting devolved into close-quarters combat carried out primarily by infantry, with rifles, pistols, hand grenades, bayonets, and knives forming the core of each side's arsenal. The battle unfolded largely hand-to-hand, frequently in darkness. The stone buildings of Taierzhuang provided substantial cover from fire and shrapnel. It was precisely under these close-quarters conditions that Chinese soldiers could stand as equals, if not superior, to their Japanese opponents, mirroring, in some respects, the experiences seen in Luodian, Shanghai, the year before. On March 31, General Sun Lianzhong arrived to assume command of the 2nd Army Group. A Japanese assault later that day was repulsed, but a Chinese counterattack also stalled. At 04:00 on April 1, the Japanese attacked the Chinese lines with support from 11 tanks. The Chinese defenders, armed with German-made 37mm Pak-36 antitank guns, destroyed eight of the armored vehicles at point-blank range. Similar incidents recurred throughout the battle, with numerous Japanese tanks knocked out by Chinese artillery and by suicide squads. In one engagement, Chinese suicide bombers annihilated four Japanese tanks with bundles of grenades. On April 2 and 3, Chi urged the Chinese defenders around Taierzhuang's north station to assess the evolving situation. The troops reported distress, crying and sneezing, caused by tear gas deployed by the Japanese against Chinese positions at Taierzhuang's north station, but the defenders remained unmoved. They then launched a massive armored assault outside the city walls, with 30 tanks and 60 armored cars, yet managed only to drive the Chinese 27th Division back to the Grand Canal. The fighting continued to rage on April 4 and 5. By then, the Japanese had captured roughly two-thirds of Taierzhuang, though the Chinese still held the South Gate. It was through this entry point that the Chinese command managed to keep their troops supplied. The Chinese also thwarted Japanese efforts to replenish their dwindling stocks of arms and ammunition. In consequence, the Japanese attackers were worn down progressively. Although the Japanese possessed superior firepower, including cannon and heavy artillery, the cramped conditions within Taierzhuang nullified this advantage for the moment. The Chinese command succeeded in keeping their own supplies flowing, a recurring weakness in other engagements and also prevented the Japanese from replenishing their dwindling stock of arms and bullets. Gradually, the Japanese maneuvered into a state of attrition. The deadlock of the battle was broken by events unfolding outside Taierzhuang, where fresh Chinese divisions had encircled the Japanese forces in Taierzhuang from the flanks and rear. After consulting their German advisors earlier, the commanders of the 5th War Area prepared a double envelopment of the exposed Japanese forces in Taierzhuang. Between March and April 1938, the Nationalist Air Force deployed squadrons from the 3rd and 4th Pursuit Groups, fighter-attack aircraft, in long-distance air interdiction and close-air support of the Taierzhuang operations. Approximately 30 aircraft, mostly Soviet-made, were deployed in bombing raids against Japanese positions. On 26 March, Tang Enbo's 20th Army, equipped with artillery units, attacked Japanese forces at Yixian, inflicting heavy casualties and routing the survivors. Tang then swung south to strike the Japanese flank northeast of Taierzhuang. Simultaneously, the Chinese 55th Corps, comprised of two divisions, executed a surprise crossing of the Grand Canal and cut the railway line near Lincheng. As a result, Tang isolated the Japanese attackers from their rear and severed their supply lines. On 1 April, the Japanese 5th Division sent a brigade to relieve the encircled 10th Division. Tang countered by blocking the brigade's advance and then attacking from the rear, driving them south into the encirclement. On 3 April, the Chinese 2nd Group Army launched a counter-offensive, with the 30th and 110th Divisions pushing northward into Beiluo and Nigou, respectively. By 6 April, the Chinese 85th and 52nd Armies linked up at Taodun, just west of Lanling. The combined force then advanced north-westward, capturing Ganlugou. Two more Chinese divisions arrived a few days later. By April 5, Taierzhuang's Japanese units were fully surrounded, with seven Chinese divisions to the north and four to the south closing in. The Japanese divisions inside Taierzhuang had exhausted their supplies, running critically low on ammunition, fuel, and food, while many troops endured fatigue and dehydration after more than a week of brutal fighting. Sensing imminent victory, the Chinese forces surged with renewed fury and attacked the encircled Japanese, executing wounded soldiers where they lay with rifle and pistol shots. Chinese troops also deployed Soviet tanks against the defenders. Japanese artillery could not reply effectively due to a shortage of shells, and their tanks were immobilized by a lack of fuel. Attempts to drop supplies by air failed, with most packages falling into Chinese hands. Over time, Japanese infantry were progressively reduced to firing only their machine guns and mortars, then their rifles and machine guns, and ultimately resorted to bayonet charges. With the success of the Chinese counter-attacks, the Japanese line finally collapsed on April 7. The 10th and 5th Divisions, drained of personnel and ammunition, were forced to retreat. By this point, around 2,000 Japanese soldiers managed to break out of Taierzhuang, leaving thousands of their comrades dead behind. Some of the escapees reportedly committed hara-kiri. Chinese casualties were roughly comparable, marking a significant improvement over the heavier losses suffered in Shanghai and Nanjing. The Japanese had lost the battle for numerous reasons. Japanese efforts were hampered by the "offensive-defensive" operations carried out by various Chinese regional units, effectively preventing the three Japanese divisions from ever linking up with each other. Despite repeated use of heavy artillery, air strikes, and gas, the Japanese could not expel the Chinese 2nd Group Army from Taierzhuang and its surrounding areas, even as the defenders risked total annihilation. The Japanese also failed to block the Chinese 20th Group Army's maneuver around their rear positions, which severed retreat routes and enabled a Chinese counter-encirclement. After Han Fuju's insubordination and subsequent execution, the Chinese high command tightened discipline at the top, transmitting a stringent order flow down to the ranks. This atmosphere of strict discipline inspired even junior soldiers to risk their lives in executing orders. A “dare-to-die corps” was effectively employed against Japanese units. They used swords and wore suicide vests fashioned from grenades. Due to a lack of anti-armor weaponry, suicide bombing was also employed against the Japanese. Chinese troops, as part of the “dare-to-die” corps, strapped explosives such as grenade packs or dynamite to their bodies and charged at Japanese tanks to blow them up.  The Chinese later asserted that about 20,000 Japanese had perished, though the actual toll was likely closer to 8,000. The Japanese also sustained heavy material losses. Because of fuel shortages and their rapid retreat, many tanks, trucks, and artillery pieces were abandoned on the battlefield and subsequently captured by Chinese forces. Frank Dorn recorded losses of 40 tanks, over 70 armored cars, and 100 trucks of various sizes. In addition to vehicles, the Japanese lost dozens of artillery pieces and thousands of machine guns and rifles. Many of these weapons were collected by the Chinese for future use. The Chinese side also endured severe casualties, possibly up to 30,000, with Taierzhuang itself nearly razed. Yet for once, the Chinese achieved a decisive victory, sparking an outburst of joy across unoccupied China. Du Zhongyuan wrote of “the glorious killing of the enemy,” and even Katharine Hand, though isolated in Japanese-controlled Shandong, heard the news. The victory delivered a much-needed morale boost to both the army and the broader population. Sheng Cheng recorded evening conversations with soldiers from General Chi Fengcheng's division, who shared light-hearted banter with their senior officer. At one moment, the men recalled Chi as having given them “the secret of war. when you get food, eat it; when you can sleep, take it.” Such familiar, brisk maxims carried extra resonance now that the Nationalist forces had demonstrated their willingness and ability to stand their ground rather than retreat. The victors may have celebrated a glorious victory, but they did not forget that their enemies were human. Chi recalled a scene he encountered: he had picked up a Japanese officer's helmet, its left side scorched by gunpowder, with a trace of blood, the mark of a fatal wound taken from behind. Elsewhere in Taierzhuang, relics of the fallen were found: images of the Buddha, wooden fish, and flags bearing slogans. A makeshift crematorium in the north station had been interrupted mid-process: “Not all the bones had been completely burned.” After the battle, Li Zongren asked Sheng if he had found souvenirs on the battlefield. Sheng replied that he had discovered love letters on the corpses of Japanese soldiers, as well as a photograph of a girl, perhaps a hometown sweetheart labeled “19 years old, February 1938.” These details stood in stark contrast to news coverage that depicted the Japanese solely as demons, devils, and “dwarf bandits.” The foreign community noted the new, optimistic turn of events and the way it seemed to revive the resistance effort. US ambassador Nelson Johnson wrote to Secretary of State Cordell Hull from Wuhan just days after Taierzhuang, passing on reports from American military observers: one had spent time in Shanxi and been impressed by Communist success in mobilizing guerrilla fighters against the Japanese; another had spent three days observing the fighting at Taierzhuang and confirmed that “Chinese troops in the field there won a well-deserved victory over Japanese troops, administering the first defeat that Japanese troops have suffered in the field in modern times.” This reinforced Johnson's view that Japan would need to apply far more force than it had anticipated to pacify China. He noted that the mood in unoccupied China had likewise shifted. “Conditions here at Hankow have changed from an atmosphere of pessimism to one of dogged optimism. The Government is more united under Chiang and there is a feeling that the future is not entirely hopeless due to the recent failure of Japanese arms at Hsuchow [Xuzhou] . . . I find no evidence for a desire for a peace by compromise among  Chinese, and doubt whether the Government could persuade its army or its people to accept such a peace. The spirit of resistance is slowly spreading among the people who are awakening to a feeling that this is their war. Japanese air raids in the interior and atrocities by Japanese soldiers upon civilian populations are responsible for this stiffening of the people.”. The British had long been wary of Chiang Kai-shek, but Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, the British ambassador in China, wrote to the new British foreign secretary, Lord Halifax, on April 29, 1938, shortly after the Taierzhuang victory, and offered grudging credit to China's leader “[Chiang] has now become the symbol of Chinese unity, which he himself has so far failed to achieve, but which the Japanese are well on the way to achieving for him . . . The days when Chinese people did not care who governed them seem to have gone . . . my visit to Central China from out of the gloom and depression of Shanghai has left me stimulated and more than disposed to believe that provided the financial end can be kept up Chinese resistance may be so prolonged and effective that in the end the Japanese effort may be frustrated . . . Chiang Kai-shek is obstinate and difficult to deal with . . . Nonetheless [the Nationalists] are making in their muddlIn the exhilaration of a rare victory”. Chiang pressured Tang and Li to build on their success, increasing the area's troop strength to about 450,000. Yet the Chinese Army remained plagued by deeper structural issues. The parochialism that had repeatedly hampered Chiang's forces over the past six months resurfaced. Although the various generals had agreed to unite in a broader war of resistance, each prioritized the safety of his own troops, wary of any move by Chiang to centralize power. For example, Li Zongren refrained from utilizing his top Guangxi forces at Taierzhuang, attempting to shift the bulk of the fighting onto Tang Enbo's units. The generals were aware of the fates of two colleagues: Han Fuju of Shandong was executed for his refusal to fight, while Zhang Xueliang of Manchuria had allowed Chiang to reduce the size of his northeastern army and ended up under house arrest. They were justified in distrusting Chiang. He truly believed, after all, that provincial armies should come under a national military command led by himself. From a national-unity standpoint, Chiang's aim was not unreasonable. But it bred suspicion among other military leaders that participation in the anti-Japanese war would erode their own power. The fragmented command structure also hindered logistics, making ammunition and food supplies to the front unreliable and easy to cut off a good job of things in extremely difficult circumstances. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Chinese victory at the battle of Tairzhuang was a much needed morale boost after the long string of defeats to Japan. As incredible as it was however, it would amount to merely a bloody nose for the Imperial Japanese Army. Now Japan would unleash even more devastation to secure Xuzhou and ultimately march upon Wuhan.

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Welcome to a midweek update from Unmade, dropping a little later than usual to accommodate the reporting embargo around this afternoon's Amazon's Upfronts.Further down, Vinyl Group shares sink to a 12 month low.To get maximum value from a paid membership of Unmade, sign up today.Your annual membership gets you tickets to October's Unlock conference on marketing in the nighttime economy; and to Unmade's Compass end-of-year roadshow.You also get access to our paywalled archive.Upgrade today.‘We are ready now': Willie Pang on Amazon's entry into the Australian advertising environment What was most notable about this afternoon's Upfront with Amazon Australia was not so much the content, but the fact that they decided now is the time to hold such an event.This week was something of a coming out moment for Amazon's local operation. It seems like longer ago, but Amazon only launched its Australian website in late 2017, with a local Amazon Ads team starting a couple of years later.This week was the most industry-facing Willie Pang has been since becoming Amazon's country manager two years ago. On Monday we recorded the podcast interview published alongside this post. Yesterday he presented the keynote at REmade, our retail media conference. And tonight he was on stage at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion, talking to the biggest industry audience Amazon has yet addressed in Australia.As Pang put it in our interview: “It took us a couple of years there to build, to scale, and we feel like we are ready now.”The increased profile is a function of the inexorable progress being made by Amazon. Back in 2023 it passed the threshold as Australia's most visited online retail destination. And last year, came the big move - the arrival of an ad tier on Amazon's Prime Video.Unlike other streaming services, the default for users is that advertising tier. That instantly made Amazon one of the biggest players in Australia's connected TV ecosystem.In our interview, Pang claims a five million total audience, although I think I detected a reticence to expand on where that number comes from. That was answered in this afternoon's presentation, with the asterisk “Amazon internal”.Pang said there have been talks with ratings body OzTam. Good. I suspect the market will want independent audience verification.Amazon's challenge now is to get that audience actually watching more Prime Video content.That was a shortcoming revealed at tonight's event. It was an upfront with very few local upfront content announcements. We already knew that Amazon has the ICC cricket and NBA basketball rights. The only new local announcements were a second season of comedy drama Deadloch and an as-yet-untitled AFL documentary from the production team behind Netflix's F1 series Drive to Survive.Prime's content strategy is global rather than local.Not returning, by the looks of it is the Australian edition of workplace comedy The Office. The reviews for the first season were rotten.Instead, the focus was on Amazon's claim to all parts of the marketing funnel, backed with some tech updates. “Full funnel” was the most frequently used phrase of the afternoon. Pang also appears to be coming to the market with more humility than some of the players Amazon is seeking to displace (Cartology in the retail media space, and Google in the online space spring to mind). Says Pang in our interview: “We would love for brands, marketers, agencies to perceive us as firstly, humble and hardworking. And second, that we're here to deliver incredible results and value.”He repeated the words “humble and hard working” on stage this afternoon too. That's a smart position. The message: ‘We can do the same stuff as Google and Meta but we're nicer' might well resonate locally.I suspect that the market will soon be talking about Amazon's demand side platform Performance+ campaign optimisation tool and its audience discovery tool Brand+, in the same breath as Meta's Advantage+ and Google's Performance Max. The naming convention certainly suggests that's the aim.Amazon's DSP now extends across premium partners including Netflix along with Prime, the Amazon retail platform and the company's live streaming platform Twitch.A decade ago, the conversation was what Amazon would do to the market when it finally arrived. Without a shadow of a doubt, Amazon is now here.Vinyl Group hits one-year lowMusic publishing and platforms company Vinyl Group took the biggest tumble on the ASX today as its share price fell to the lowest point in more than a year. Vinyl lost 4.4% to land on a market capitalisation of $119m.Meanwhile Southern Cross Austereo lost 1.7% and Ooh Media lost 1.6%.Among the broadcasters, Seven West Media had the best day, gaining 3.7%.The Unmade Index lost 0.21%, closing on 477.6 points.More from Mumbrella:* How Commonwealth Bank slowly became a national media network* ‘This is hate, pure and simple': Muslim pork ad pulled from awards* Opinion: Why trust actors but not AI?* ASX-listed Lifestyle Communities launches new brand platformToday's podcast was edited by Abe's Audio. Time to leave you to your evening. We'll be back with more tomorrow.Have a great nightToodlepip…Tim BurrowesPublisher - Unmade + Mumbrellatim@unmade.media This is a public episode. 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In this episode of the Broad Street Review podcast, host Darnelle Radford speaks with Aaron Pang, a storyteller and performer whose production 'Falling, a Disabled Love Story' was featured in the 2025 Philly Fringe Festival. They discuss Aaron's multifaceted identity, his approach to storytelling, and the unique challenges and experiences of presenting disability in art. The conversation explores audience expectations, cultural differences in reception, and the importance of vulnerability in storytelling. Aaron shares insights from his experiences at the Edinburgh Festival and his aspirations for future performances.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Aaron Pang and Falling02:41 Aaron's Identity and Storytelling Style05:32 The Creative Process Behind Falling08:06 Audience Reception and Expectations11:02 Challenging Ableism in Theater13:53 The Role of Disability in Performance16:38 Experiences at the Edinburgh Festival19:22 Cultural Differences in Audience Reactions22:09 Adapting Stories for International Audiences25:00 The Importance of Vulnerability in Storytelling27:27 Future Plans for Falling30:24 What Artists Need to ShineABOUT AARON PANGAn Oakland native, Aaron Pang is just a guy telling stories to any one who will listen. A first generation child of Chinese immigrants, a choir boy, a tech guy, and a disabled person, Aaron hopes his stories will inspire others to embrace their multi-faceted identities.ABOUT FALLING - A DISABLED LOVE STORYOne accident, two stories: one you've heard a thousand times, one you've never heard before. Falling is an uncomfortably sexy and hilariously vulnerable stumble through Aaron's misadventures searching for love, lust, and life after disability.Come to see if he falls on stage or if he falls in love!Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Most Thought Provoking Show - The Scotsman“sweet, sharp, and provocative.” - The Guardian“an intelligent original.” - The Stage“a tidal wave of good vibes” ★★★★★ - The Neurodivergence Review“Bold, intimate, and constantly subverting our expectations” ★★★★★ - FringeReview“stunning” ★★★★ - The List“unmissable” ★★★★ - Theatre Weekly“tender, intimate, and uncompromising... and very VERY funny” ★★★★ - Broadway Baby★★★★ - EdFringe Review★★★★ - Indiependent★★★★ - ThreeWeeks★★★★ - LondonTheatre1★★★★ - The RealChrisparkleEdFringe ‘25 - Brighton Fringe Excellence Award - RUNNER UPEdFringe ‘25 - Birds of Paradise Exceptional Theatre Award - ShortlistEdFringe ‘25 - NBC Writing Award - ShortlistHollywood Fringe ‘25 Top of Fringe - NomineeHollywood Fringe ‘25 Best Comedic Theater - NomineeHollywood Fringe ‘25 Movie Club Award - WINNERFOR MORE INFORMATION: https://phillyfringe.org/events/falling-a-disabled-love-story/

Ce soir, ciné-débat Les Mutins de Pangée et les Amis du Monde Diplomatique avec l'historienne Sylvie Laurent, Benoit Bréville, big boss du Monde Diplo et Daniel Mermet autour du film à venir «Howard Zinn, Une histoire populaire des États-Unis» volet II.

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Arnau Sebé-Pedrós from the Center for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona about his work on chromatin evolution. The Interview starts by examining specific research findings, including his seminal 2018 paper demonstrating whole-organism single-cell transcriptomics to map larval and adult cell types in the model organism Nematostella vectensis. Dr. Sebe-Pedros recounted the challenges and triumphs faced when delving into single-cell studies of non-model organisms, revealing the innovative strategies employed in the lab to overcome these hurdles. Shifting gears, we touched upon his work comparing cell types and molecular pathways in reef-building corals through single-cell RNA sequencing, contributing to our understanding of evolutionary conservation and divergence within the cnidarian lineage. We discussed how this comparative approach not only adds to knowledge about coral biology but also enhances methodological frameworks in ecological studies. In addition, Dr. Sebe-Pedros shared insights into ongoing efforts to reconstruct eukaryotic chromatin evolution using comparative proteomics and genomics analysis, as well as the mechanisms of genomic regulation in various species. His reflections on the sharing of experimental insights across research groups illustrated the collaborative spirit prevalent in the scientific community, particularly regarding endeavors like the Biodiversity Cell Atlas consortium aimed at expanding single-cell efforts across the tree of life. The episode culminated with Dr. Sebe-Pedros's thoughts on the revolutionary impact of functional genomic technologies and the vast potential they hold for answering longstanding questions in evolutionary biology. With an emphasis on epigenetics, he defined this field as encompassing any information not encoded directly in the DNA, especially in its role in establishing cell identity and differentiation. References https://www.biodiversitycellatlas.org Sebé-Pedrós, A., Saudemont, B., Chomsky, E., Plessier, F., Mailhé, M. P., Renno, J., Loe-Mie, Y., Lifshitz, A., Mukamel, Z., Schmutz, S., Novault, S., Steinmetz, P. R. H., Spitz, F., Tanay, A., & Marlow, H. (2018). Cnidarian Cell Type Diversity and Regulation Revealed by Whole-Organism Single-Cell RNA-Seq. Cell, 173(6), 1520–1534.e20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2018.05.019 Sebé-Pedrós, A., Chomsky, E., Pang, K., Lara-Astiaso, D., Gaiti, F., Mukamel, Z., Amit, I., Hejnol, A., Degnan, B. M., & Tanay, A. (2018). Early metazoan cell type diversity and the evolution of multicellular gene regulation. Nature ecology & evolution, 2(7), 1176–1188. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-018-0575-6 Kim, I.V., Navarrete, C., Grau-Bové, X. et al. Chromatin loops are an ancestral hallmark of the animal regulatory genome. Nature 642, 1097–1105 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-08960-w   Related Episodes Evolutionary Epigenetic Clocks and Epigenetic Inheritance in Plants (Frank Johannes) Neuroepigenetic Mechanisms and Primate Epigenome Evolution (Boyan Bonev) Transposable Elements in Gene Regulation and Evolution (Marco Trizzino)   Contact Epigenetics Podcast on Mastodon Epigenetics Podcast on Bluesky Dr. Stefan Dillinger on LinkedIn Active Motif on LinkedIn Active Motif on Bluesky Email: podcast@activemotif.com

在本集 podcast，我們專訪《風吹布動》導演，深入探討作品的拍攝背景與過程，以及社區參與所帶來的影響。雖然這份努力最終成功引起國際關注，但在城市發展的洪流下，逐漸式微的布業仍難敵地產壓力——那麼，今天的我們還能做些什麼呢？ 《風吹布動》將於 9月6日（星期六） 在 CSUDH 放映，作為第三屆「銀幕·香港」電影節的精選節目。立即訂票，一同走進這段動人的故事！

After 25 years as the voice of the Filipino community on a Queensland community radio station, Edna McLennan is ready to retire. Yet she remains behind the microphone, as no one has stepped up to take over her volunteer role. - Gusto na sanang magretiro ng volunteer na si Edna Mclennan mula sa 25 taon ng pagiging tinig ng isang Filipino community radio sa Queensland, pero hindi nya mabitawan ang mikropono dahil wala pang interesado na magboluntaryo nang may dedikasyon sa kanilang programa.

Makikipagpulong si Deputy Prime Minister at Minister for Defense Richard Marles kay Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. para sa ikalawang Australia-Philippines defense ministers' meeting.

John Pang joins Teen from Kuala Lumpur to catch up on world affairs, especially the growing importance of Southeast Asia and the way ASEAN is becoming the hub of a new world order. Part 1 of 2 For Part 2 and bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamag

Avsnitt 103: Pang på rödbetan! Sommaren är över. Eller? Men hur som – vi är tillbaka. Herrarna Aronsson & Park är rappare, snabbare, mer intensiva och pratar med mer intressant INNEHÅLL än någonsin. Så grattis till dig som lyssnar. O till alla rödbetor där ute i världen. Nu kör vi! Ta hand om er och kärleken och tack för att ni lyssnar

In this episode, we're talking with Ana Pang about how to have a better menopause. We discuss hormone balance, Chinese medicine, boosting energy naturally and the spiritual side of menopause. Ana Pang is a Menopause Skin & Vitality Specialist, helping women in midlife rejuvenate their skin, balance hormones, and regain energy naturally through the Yin-Yang method. With over two decades of expertise, she shares science-backed strategies for deep hydration, smooth texture, and lasting radiance—without complicated routines. Ana's LINKS:Skincare WaitlistInstagramFacebookLinkedInPlease note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Ready to reclaim your body, your power, and your peace? Start here: 1.

Die Nachrichtenlage kann bedrückend sein. In Zeiten wie diesen brauchen wir Mut. Was Mut ist, wie wir unseren Mut-Muskel stärken können und wie wir mit Achtsamkeit mutiger werden. (Wiederholung vom 02. April 2025)**********Quellen aus der Folge:Christopher J. Keller: Courage, psychological well-being, and somatic symptoms. Clinical Psychology Dissertations, 17, 2016.Pang, D., & Ruch, W. (2019). The mutual support model of mindfulness and character strengths. Mindfulness, 10, 1545-1559.**********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Resilienz: Wie wir Kraft aus unseren eigenen Ressourcen schöpfenAblehnung: Wie trauen wir uns auf Menschen zuzugehen?Bauch oder Kopf: Wie entscheiden wir uns richtig?**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Ihr habt Anregungen, Ideen, Themenwünsche? Dann schreibt uns gern unter achtsam@deutschlandfunknova.de

Ricki-Lee had her Logies moment stolen thanks to a confetti bomb courtesy of Richard Marx’s performance. While trying to present live on stage with Manu, Ricki ended up squinting through stage fog and glitter-drenched autocues like she was decoding Morse code. Add a thick emergency panty mission, a gown that doubled as a red carpet speed bump, and some cheeky shoutouts from Hans and the Today team, and you've got the most glamorous hostage situation in Logies history. Throw in Jimmy Barnes, Yelena Dokic, some cheeky Pang, and a few sus snubs—this year’s Logies had it all… even if Idol didn’t win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipinapakita ng National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy o NAPLAN ang taunang assessment sa academic performance ng mga estudyante sa Australia.

Adam Callister, a JD/PhD student at Yale University; Andrew Granato, also a JD/PhD student at Yale University; and Belisa Pang, an assistant professor of law at the University of Michigan, join the Business Scholarship Podcast to discuss their article Expert Asymmetry: Evidence from Securities Litigation. This episode is hosted by Andrew Jennings, associate professor of law at Emory University, and was edited by Dean Saridakis, a law student at Emory University.

The drama is heating up in Pluto Ep 4! Dive into the emotional whirlwind of this intense love triangle as we unpack Officer Hottie's heartfelt struggles, Pang's complex feelings, and Ai's big moments of self-discovery. This episode is packed with deep character insights, swoon-worthy scenes, and layers of queer representation that make Pluto so special. If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Discord Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things. We love hearing from you!Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Biggayenergypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

“We walk the talk—not talk the talk.” “Expect the unexpected—Japan will challenge every assumption you bring.” “The language we use programs our mindset—'we' means we're in it together.” “Creating little leaders is more powerful than just giving orders.” “Trust here runs deeper—it's built case by case, moment by moment.” Previously Yvette was Managing Director Hong Kong and South China; National Sales Manager, Hong Kong, South and West China; Business Development And Key Account Manager, Greater China.  She has a Master of Science from the University of Reading and a BA from Oxford Brookes University Yvette's leadership journey is marked by a deliberate pursuit of challenges and cultural contrasts. She views leadership as a dynamic relationship built on trust, adaptability, and empathy—particularly crucial in navigating cross-cultural business environments like Japan. Taking over her organization in Tokyo during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Yvette saw opportunity within disruption. The crisis leveled traditional expectations and provided her with a rare chance to build credibility and trust with her team from the ground up, not as a foreign imposition, but as a shared survivor of an unprecedented time. Leading a team in Japan, Yvette quickly discovered that the leadership style required differed greatly from her previous experiences in Hong Kong, China, and the UK. Japanese teams, she observed, value preparation over improvisation and consensus over individual assertion. While her background leaned more toward rapid execution and adaptive correction, she learned to balance that with Japan's cultural emphasis on structure and perfection in implementation. Her leadership had to evolve to emphasize patience, inclusivity, and long-term trust-building. She also had to navigate Japan's deeply embedded hierarchical norms. Rather than simply asserting authority, Yvette focused on empathy and consistent communication. She intentionally stepped away from the pedestal of title and role to speak directly—and frequently—with team members at all levels. This practice of daily, informal engagement helped break down barriers, inviting ideas and dialogue in a culture often hesitant to voice dissent or innovation publicly. A core tenet of her leadership philosophy is the development of "little leaders"—empowering team members to take ownership of decisions and develop their own voices. She acknowledged the difficulty of encouraging initiative in a traditionally deferential culture, but saw the value in allowing team members to try, fail, and learn. Mistakes were treated as shared learning opportunities, framed as “we” moments to avoid fear or blame. This approach fostered trust and motivated individuals to gradually speak up and contribute more actively. Yvette also emphasized the importance of translating the company's global vision into locally meaningful action. Rather than treating values and mission as distant mandates, she sought to connect them to tangible customer experiences. Post-project debriefs became teaching moments where the team could reflect on how their values shaped outcomes. This made abstract ideals like trust and service more relatable and alive in the day-to-day. Understanding that Japanese business culture places clients at the top of the hierarchy, often at the expense of innovation or efficiency, Yvette introduced the idea of partnership. Though she knew this was a radical shift from the servant mindset, she saw the necessity of guiding both clients and teams toward more collaborative, value-driven relationships. Ultimately, Yvette's leadership is defined not by asserting control, but by creating a culture where people feel safe to contribute, grow, and lead in their own right. Her presence as a non-Japanese, non-Caucasian woman helped her defy assumptions and craft a leadership identity that fits neither a local mould nor a global cliché—but one tailored to the team she is building.    

Send us a textCamilla Pang holds a PhD in bioinformatics from University College London and is a postdoctoral scientist. Her career and studies have been heavily influenced by her diagnoses of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD and she is driven by her passion for understanding humans and how we work.  She joined us to discuss her book "An Outsider's Guide to Humans." (From 12-11-20)

On today's podcast: 1) President Trump sends out a wave of tariff letters, while suggesting he's open to negotiations. President Trump released letters threatening higher tariffs, but he extended the deadline for talks to Aug. 1, the day that the new levies will take effect. The letters were released two days before agreements were due from trading partners facing Trump’s so-called reciprocal levies.2) The death toll rises in Texas as questions remain about preparedness for the disaster. More than 100 people have been confirmed dead in floods that tore through central Texas over the weekend. The disaster has sparked debate about whether anything more could have been done to prevent it, with questions raised about warning systems, forecasts, and notification of people in the affected areas.3) A setback for Apple as a top AI executive leaves to join Meta. Ruoming Pang, a distinguished engineer and manager in charge of Apple's foundation models team, is leaving for Meta Platforms Inc. Meta offered Pang a package worth tens of millions of dollars per year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Pang's departure could be the start of a string of exits from the AFM group, with several engineers telling colleagues they are planning to leave in the near future to Meta or elsewhere, the people said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Le Tour de France, ce n'est pas seulement du sport… C'est aussi un immense enjeu économique et marketing. À l'occasion du Grand Départ 2025 à Lille, capitale des Flandres et terre de cyclisme, Eco d'ici Eco d'ailleurs pose ses micros au cœur de l'événement pour décrypter les stratégies des sponsors et les mutations économiques du cyclisme mondial. Présentation : Bruno Faure.

Le Tour de France, ce n'est pas seulement du sport… C'est aussi un immense enjeu économique et marketing. À l'occasion du Grand Départ 2025 à Lille, capitale des Flandres et terre de cyclisme, Eco d'ici Eco d'ailleurs pose ses micros au cœur de l'événement pour décrypter les stratégies des sponsors et les mutations économiques du cyclisme mondial. Présentation : Bruno Faure.

May Pang was John Lennon's companion for the late-1973-to-early-1975 period that has become known as Lennon's “lost weekend.” Although Pang has used that phrase for her documentary and photo exhibition, she doesn't see this time as “lost” for Lennon. Not only did he record two albums (Walls and Bridges and Rock ‘n' Roll) and produce another (Harry Nilsson's Pussy Cats), but Pang reunited him with his son Julian and was there when he reconnected with Paul McCartney and considered writing with him again. She puts Lennon's Los Angeles nightclub antics in context, describes Rock ‘n' Roll producer Phil Spector's crazed behavior and details the night she and Lennon saw a UFO from their New York City balcony. She also recounts interactions with Yoko Ono, who set her up with her husband when Pang was the couple's assistant, and offers a surprising take on the recent Beatles release “Now and Then.” And she explains why George Harrison ripped Lennon's glasses off his face. (Photo by Scott Segelbaum.)

Send us a textIn this episode of Midlife with Courage, host Kim welcomes Ana Pang, a menopause skin and vitality specialist, to discuss her journey and expertise in hormonal balance and natural skincare. Ana shares her personal story of dealing with eczema and disrupted menstrual cycles in her mid-40s, which led her to research and focus on hormonal balance. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body, using natural ingredients for skin care, and maintaining hydration for vitality. Ana also talks about her recent clinical research on holistic skincare and the significance of magnesium for women's health during midlife.00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey00:41 Welcome to Midlife with Courage01:13 Meet Ana Pang: Menopause Skin and Vitality Specialist01:32 Ana's Story: From China to Sweden01:50 Hormonal Balance and Health02:36 The Eczema Incident03:43 Discovering the Importance of Hormonal Balance05:57 Early Influences and TCM08:08 Lifestyle Changes for Hormonal Balance13:15 The Role of Hormonal Testing20:30 Skin Care Tips for Midlife Women25:56 The Importance of Magnesium33:10 Final Thoughts and FarewellLearn more about Ana and how she helps you balance hormones by going to her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ana.pang.218. Get your free ebook called Daily Habits for Hormonal Harmony by going to my website. This free guide will help you balance your hormones through some easy daily activities. Just add your email to the popup and your guide will be on its way to your inbox.From morning until bedtime, you can help yourself feel better! Support the showKim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you. Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1646938231742x613487048806393700 Would you like to get a "sneak" listen to each podcast? Subscribe to my website to get my weekly inspirational message and a link to that week's podcast a day ahead of everyone else! Just click the link below to get on the list! SUBSCRIBE WEBSITEFACEBOOK

In this episode, I'm joined by Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Ana Pang to explore the often-overlooked links between gut health, hormones, and chronic skin issues—especially during menopause.Ana shares her personal journey healing severe eczema and reveals why topical treatments alone rarely solve chronic skin problems. We discuss the deeper role of gut health, hormonal balance, nutrition, and hydration in restoring skin vitality—plus how Ana's Precision Bio Balance Method helps women heal from within.We discussed:Chapters00:00 Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Personal Journey03:45 The Connection Between Skin Health and Hormonal Balance12:34 Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Skin21:01 Misconceptions in Treating Chronic Skin Conditions25:31 Research Insights on Acne Treatments27:21 The Long-Term Effects of Skincare Products30:49 Natural vs. Synthetic: The Skincare Debate31:56 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Skin Health39:06 Precision Bio Balance Method for Hormonal Health49:40 Hydration and Its Importance for Skin HealthYou can find Ana @:Website: http://www.menopauseskincare.lifeYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/@pangana78218Send us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://bit.ly/ChronicPainValuableTips Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Ana Pang has been a skin care specialist for two decades specializing in menopause skin care by her Yin Yang Method of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also a published researcher in a prestigious Swedish journal, the 15th European Congress on Menopause and Andropause May 14-16, 2025.Get inspired with Ana in our conversation. Reach out directly to Ana Peng foreverleanlife@gmail.com for information on the abstract.

With only 3% of women represented in Australia's trade occupations as of March 2024, Iselle Chua, a 25-year-old Filipina from Darwin, is challenging the status quo. From hospitality to heavy industry, she stepped into a field dominated by men, proving that strength, skill, and resilience are not defined by gender. - Sa kabila ng katotohanang 3% lamang ng mga kababaihan ang kinakatawan sa mga trabahong teknikal at trade sa Australia noong Marso 2024, isang 25-anyos na Filipina mula Darwin, si Iselle Chua, ang humahamon sa nakasanayang kalakaran.

She was just a kid growing up in Spanish Harlem in the 1960s, the American-born daughter of Chinese immigrants who went to Catholic school, hated studying and fell in love with all things rock & roll, especially The Beatles. So when May Pang landed a gig at Apple Records, which quickly became working exclusively with John and Yoko as their full-time personal assistant, she found herself living a life beyond even her wildest dreams, all at the tender age of 19. Yet when the couples' marriage began to disintegrate, Yoko convinced their young (i.e., easy to control) assistant that she was the safest bet to date a newly single John. Quickly the pair began what the singer would call his “Lost Weekend,” an 18-month-long whirlwind romance that took the two to the center of the madness of L.A.'s music scene, reunited a newly sober Lennon with his long-estranged son Julian, and reconnect the former Beatle to his love for rock & roll, and all as the new couple fell ever deeper in love.With unbelievable access to rich archival footage, rarely-heard home recordings, and a collection of Lennon's own quirky, evocative sketches, famed writer and music executive May Pang takes us on a deeply emotional journey through the 18 months that would shape her life and reinvigorate one of the greatest figures in music. Featuring interviews with famed rocker Alice Cooper, Apple Records manager Tony King, and legendary drummer Jim Keltner, and leading to a surprising and emotional ending, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story is a funny, touching and vibrant portrait of first love, produced and directed by Eve Brandstein, Richard Kaufman and Stuart Samuels.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

John Pang joins Teen to discuss the contrast between America's dark vision of tech leading us into a dystopain near-future, while Asia dreams of a tech utopia. And theories on why China is building data centers in space. Part 1 of 2. To get access to bonus episodes: patreon.com/planamag

The animated series *Batman Beyond* explores a pivotal question: what transpires when the iconic figure of Batman is compelled to retire? This inquiry lays the groundwork for a fascinating discussion among the hosts of Systematic Geekology—Christian Ashley, Elizabeth Pangalangan Clyde (Liz or Pang), and Evan Garcia—as they delve into the narrative intricacies of this groundbreaking show. Set in a futuristic Gotham, the series introduces Terry McGinnis, a teenager who assumes the mantle of Batman under the reluctant mentorship of the aged Bruce Wayne. The episode examines themes of legacy, responsibility, and the eternal struggle against corruption in a city that remains fraught with peril despite the passage of time. Through their reflections, we gain insight into the broader implications of heroism and the weight of expectations placed on those who inherit the roles of their predecessors.The discussion centers on the intriguing premise of a retired Batman and the implications of his absence in Gotham City. The narrative explores the transition from Bruce Wayne to Terry McGinnis, the new Batman, set in a futuristic Gotham that mirrors the chaos of its predecessor. We delve into themes of legacy, mentorship, and the challenges of taking on the mantle of a superhero. The hosts analyze how Terry's personal struggles, including familial issues and a tumultuous adolescence, shape his journey as the new Batman. The exploration of Terry's character reveals a blend of youthful exuberance and the weight of responsibility that comes with the Batman legacy. Moreover, the episode highlights the vibrant cast of supporting characters, including Bruce Wayne's evolution into a mentor and the various villains that Terry faces, each reflecting the complexities of heroism in a morally ambiguous world. Through thoughtful discourse, the hosts articulate the nuances of heroism and the perpetual cycle of crime in Gotham, suggesting that while Batman may be physically absent, the ideals he represents continue to inspire hope and resilience in the next generation.Takeaways: In this episode of Systematic Geekology, we explore the narrative of Batman Beyond, which presents a future where Bruce Wayne has retired and a new hero, Terry McGinnis, must step into the role of Batman. The discussion delves into the character dynamics between Terry and Bruce, highlighting how their contrasting backgrounds and experiences shape their approaches to crime-fighting. We analyze the thematic elements of legacy and mentorship, illustrating how Terry learns from Bruce's mistakes while striving to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. The podcast underscores the significance of character development within Batman Beyond, emphasizing the series' exploration of personal relationships amidst the backdrop of Gotham's enduring corruption. Our hosts express their nostalgic connections to the series, reflecting on how Batman Beyond offers a fresh perspective on the Batman mythos while maintaining continuity with previous stories. The episode concludes with a critical assessment of the show's impact on the DC Animated Universe, affirming its enduring legacy through character arcs and storytelling. .We discuss all this and more in this one! Join in the conversation with us on Discord now!.Support our show on Captivate or Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our store!.Don't miss any of our DC episodes:

In Episode 2 of our Pluto scene by scene break down, we dive into trauma, sibling bonds, and FLIRTING! From dissecting Oom and Ai's complex dynamic to unpacking the cultural layers behind Thai storytelling, this episode has it all. We explore deep themes like family dysfunction, cross-generational understanding, and what makes these characters so relatable. Plus, we're talking about those intense moments, playful flirting, and that unforgettable hospital flashback that broke us!Want the inside scoop on queer representation in Pluto? We've got you covered with thoughtful analysis and some hilarious commentary along the way. Don't miss our shout-outs to insightful audience comments or our take on how storytelling fosters human connection. And hey, if you love free merch (Pluto-themed mugs and candles, anyone?), check out our ongoing giveaway. Details are on our socials!Join the conversation: What are your thoughts on those sibling dynamics or the cultural nuances in the show? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let's keep the discussion going! Don't forget to hit subscribe for more LGBTQ+ media magic and queer representation love. Let's celebrate these stories together!If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Discord Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things @biggayenergypod. We love hearing from you!#gmmtv #plutoreaction #plutoseriesreaction CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:55 - Announcements07:47 - The Fairy Tale11:36 - Importance of Storytelling13:44 - Oom's Illness17:34 - Don't talk at funerals28:24 - Jan and Ai hatch a plan30:45 - Spy vs Spy38:10 - Jan, Ai, and Officer Hottie48:56 - Hydrate for Lesbian Jesus51:45 - Shedding the Oom Disguise58:36 - Ai's Hero Moment1:02:48 - Ai Assaults Ton1:13:35 - May's Family Situation1:15:40 - Ai Supports May1:21:41 - May's Office1:35:25 - Ai's Validation1:43:53 - Thank You Chaos Crew1:45:42 - Texting Jan1:49:50 - Jan's Reaction1:53:40 - Sexual Tension2:12:21 - Flashback with Ai and Pang2:25:00 - Ai's Feelings for Oom2:33:14 - Ai's Reaction to May's Back2:39:07 - Who Lit the Candles2:40:02 - Ai Does May's Makeup2:42:53 - Princess Tale OST2:48:29 - Ai's Feelings for May2:52:57 - Ai and May Sneak Out2:55:19 - Ai and Mei Leave the Mansion3:02:04 - Officer Hottie and Peng Together3:04:00 - Pang and Officer Hottie's Situationship3:09:41 - The Concept of Orbit Resisted3:14:18 - Ai and May's Bus Ride3:24:32 - Big Gay Energy Award

NHL on TNT Analyst Darren Pang joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Maple Leafs' offseason choices and if the team should run it back, the Panthers' shot at a dynasty, the Oilers' journey to the Stanley Cup and Stuart Skinner's role in the crease and more.

EP #751: Bryan and Krissy review the proliferation of Alien Light Ladies (and guys) across the socials. It seems every other reel is talking in tongues and selling a course on aligning your inner star child! In this wide-ranging, off-the-rails episode of The Commercial Break, Bryan and Krissy start with preschool graduations and end up in the intergalactic rabbit hole of light language influencers. Buckle up. More About EP751: Bryan opens with a hilariously detailed recap of attending a preschool “graduation” where kids practiced their choreography for months… only to immediately collapse, cry, strip, or play dead the moment they hit the stage. Krissy and Bryan swap stories about the madness of modern school ceremonies, audience weirdos, and what happens when parents start crisscross-applesaucing in a sweaty multipurpose room. But halfway through, the episode swerves hard into the stratosphere—literally. Bryan introduces a new obsession: a subculture of TikTok and Instagram influencers claiming to speak alien light languages. These spiritual content creators, often scantily clad and surrounded by rose petals, offer $10,000 courses to “activate your Palladian power” and speak in made-up cosmic tongues. Bryan and Krissy watch and roast a collection of these videos in real time, trying to decode phrases like “divine abundance,” “sacred soul blueprint,” and “cosmic wealth activation”—and trying even harder not to cry from laughing. TCB Clips: R.I.P. "Norm"!! Watch EP #751 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tcbpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tcbpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CREDITS: Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bryan Green⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Krissy Hoadley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Executive Producer: Bryan Green Producer: Astrid B. Green Voice Over: Rachel McGrath TCBits / TCBits Music: Written, Voiced and Produced by Bryan Green To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About Ana Pang: Ana is a menopause skin & vitality specialist dedicated to helping midlife women restore their energy, radiance, and confidence—naturally. A member of the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS), she blends cutting-edge science with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support hormonal balance, glowing skin, and vibrant well-being. Ana has never relied on supplements, instead harnessing the power of food as medicine to heal from within. Through her holistic toolkit—including DIY skincare, face yoga, gua sha, targeted hormone-balancing meals and tai chi—she helps women reveal smoother skin, lifted contours, healthier hair and renewed vitality. Ana empowers women to thrive through menopause with grace, reclaiming their youthful glow—no quick fixes or synthetic solutions needed.   What We Discuss In This Episode: If you're struggling with dull skin, fatigue, or hormonal imbalances in midlife? In this episode, Ana Pang—a menopause, skin, and vitality specialist—shares how to restore your glow and energy naturally, without relying on supplements or synthetic quick fixes. Drawing from science, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and her "food-first" philosophy, Ana reveals:  ✅ How to nourish your skin and hormones with targeted, nutrient-dense meals. ✅ Simple holistic rituals—like gua sha, face yoga, and tai chi—to lift contours and boost vitality. ✅ Why inner balance is the secret to outer radiance—and how to achieve it at any stage of menopause. We also discuss: Why do so many women experience skin issues and fatigue during menopause, and how is this linked to hormonal changes? Ana emphasize a "food-first" approach—what are the most powerful foods for restoring skin health and energy in menopause? Many women turn to collagen supplements, hormone creams, or cosmetic treatments. Why do you believe natural methods are more effective? Ana incorporates holistic practices like gua sha, face yoga, and tai chi—how do these techniques help improve skin, facial structure, and overall vitality? Stress is a major factor in aging. How can women regulate stress hormones to maintain youthful skin and boundless energy? What are three simple, daily habits midlife women can start today to transform their skin and well-being naturally?  Tune in to discover how to age beautifully and feel your best—the natural way!  Resources from Ana Pang; Free Guide: 3 TCM-Inspired Habits for Glowing Skin – This downloadable guide introduces simple yet powerful daily habits, inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, to help you nourish your skin from within, regulate stress, and restore vitality naturally. 7-Day Transformation Course – TA personalized, holistic skincare program where you work with Ana for 7 days on a schedule that fits your lifestyle. You'll receive a customized skin plan tailored to your specific needs—whether it's skin concerns, hair health, or energy restoration. Ana guides you step-by-step on how to address your challenges using natural, proven techniques. Many of Ana's  past clients have seen remarkable improvements in their skin texture, face structure, and overall vitality. The course is normally $499, but for our audience, Ana is offering an exclusive 20% discount. Link: https://www.menopauseskincare.life Connect With Ana Pang: Website: https://www.menopauseskincare.life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ana.pang.218/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anapang780218 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pangana78218   Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins,  overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth   Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: ✨ Ready to Thrive in Midlife? Let's Make It Happen!

Have you come across the terms Protection Orders and Restraining Orders? What do they mean, and what legal process does a domestic violence victim undergo after reporting to the authorities? Here's a guide and explanation from family lawyer Atty. Jesil Cajes. - Narinig mo na ba ang terminong Protection Orders at Restraining Orders? Ano ang mga ito ano ang legal na proseso na pinagdaraanan ng isang biktima ng domestic violence matapos magsumbong sa mga awtoridad. Narito ang gabay at paliwanag mula kay family lawyer Atty. Jesil Cajes.

The migration system is complex and confusing. Experts say a lack of accessible support and credible information is leading to visa abuse. - Komplikado at magulo ang sistema ng migrasyon. Sabi ng mga eksperto, ang kakulangan ng tamang suporta at impormasyon ay nagdudulot ng pang-aabuso sa visa.

(00:00-14:28) Is Rocky III overrated? Frank Cusumano liked Rocky a little too much. Jackson likes a dangling earring. Rick Hummel got kicked out of a Leon Spinx press conference by Mr. T by mistake. Jackson sailing in Cape Cod. Doug officiating the Plow Wedding. Monocles and opera glasses.(14:36-25:53) Audio from TNT and Panger calling St. Louisan Trent Frederic's fight last night. TMA vs. Maroon and Pang. Maroon talking Connor McDavid's speed. NHL 'Yoff talk. It's not right, but it's what you do. Bill Simmons was in a bad place after the Tatum injury.(26:02-37:38) They're tired of the onboarding bit in the YouTube chat. St. Louis Cardinals ranked with the sixth best young core. GWAR. Carrying water for Camp Liiberatore. Jackson looks up GWAR.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NHL on TNT Analyst Darren Pang joined the headlines around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Maple Leafs' search to close out the series against the Senators, the compelling players to make an impact, the viewpoints on how the team will perform, the Oilers series comeback against the Kings and more.

Word on social media is Chicago's funniest food duo is filming a second season of their show. We're of course talking about “Poochie & Pang (eat Chicago),” starring Poochie from The Wiener's Circle and longtime food critic Kevin Pang. While we wait to see what they're eating this season, we're revisiting a conversation host Jacoby Cochran had with the pair last fall about their Chicago food hot takes and the burgers they ate in season one. Get more from City Cast Chicago when you become a City Cast Chicago Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 23 episode: Babbel – Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames – Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Moats Entertainment – Save $5 with code CityCast Paramount Theatre – Save $5 off each ticket with Code CityCast. Offer is good for up to 4 tickets Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

What if midlife wasn't about decline, but about reclaiming vitality? In this inspiring episode of Healthy Waves, host Sana speaks with Ana Pang, a menopause skin and vitality specialist who reversed her biological age by 20 years. Ana shares her deeply personal journey into hormonal health, the power of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how cortisol might be the hidden culprit behind your fatigue, fog, and skin issues. We explore her signature Yin Yang Method—a blend of science, TCM, face yoga, natural skincare, and stress management—that's helped women worldwide thrive through perimenopause and beyond. This episode is a masterclass on aging well, balancing hormones naturally, and embracing midlife with grace and energy. About the Guest: Ana Pang is a renowned Menopause Skin & Vitality Specialist with over 20 years of experience. Her proprietary Yin Yang Method combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with natural skincare, hormone-supportive nutrition, and stress management techniques to restore radiance and resilience in women. Ana's mission? To redefine aging and help women feel empowered during their midlife transition. Key Takeaways: Midlife hormonal changes can trigger subtle yet powerful symptoms—listen to your body's whispers before they become screams. Cortisol imbalance is often overlooked but significantly impacts energy, skin, and brain function. The Yin Yang Method supports hormonal health with natural remedies like green tea, herbal infusions, gua sha, and face yoga. Small daily practices—like switching to antioxidant-rich hydration—can create lasting transformation. Preventive health, not reactive treatment, is key to aging vibrantly and feeling alive in your 40s and beyond. Connect with Ana Pang: Website:A Dot Line Follow on Facebook:Ana Pang – A Dot Line Book a lifestyle assessment session via her website and discover how to align your hormones, skin, and vitality. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM: DM Me Here Subscribe To Newsletter Join Community Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube Instagram Threads Facebook LinkedIn | LinkedIn (Avik) #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #menopause #hormonebalance #aginggracefully #tcm #midlifevitality

NHL on TNT Analyst Darren Pang joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL, the best contenders leading up to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Stars' direction towards the prize, Stuart Skinner's injury with the Oilers, the Maple Leafs' starting goaltending in the crease and more.

John Pang joins Teen to talk about Trump's escalating trade war with China, and why we in America may have grown complacent with China only playing defense i.e. responding in kind and proportion to American aggression. Is it possible that era of Chinese conservatism is over, and that we could see China taking the tempo of the fight and switching to offense? What could China do to us? See Teen's related article on Substack here: https://interarma.substack.com/p/scott-bessents-coming-war-against?r=6pahq To support Plan A and get access to bonus episodes and the Discord community: patreon.com/planamag

(00:00-22:46) Blues analyst, Joey Vitale joins the program. Are 6:00AM texts too early for Joey? Tim can text him anytime. You guys ever been punched in the crotch? The Parayko news was a punch to the crotch. What would Joey do if he was President of Hockey Operations? The message it sends if you make a "sell" type move at this point. Not a fan of trampoline parks. (22:54-37:49) Drops of the Week. Gold Star for Jackson. Media Wars. Audio of Panger calling Ovechkin a One Trick Pony. Pang said the comments were taken out of context. Audio of Charles Barkley going after Kendrick Perkins.(37:59-52:39) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins us talking tournament. Maybe Gabe can stay at Kim English's house. Missouri's defensive issues over the last few. Coach Gates needs Jackson on defense. How will the SEC tournament affect the Tigers seeding? Brady Cook's pro status after the combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-22:46) Blues analyst, Joey Vitale joins the program. Are 6:00AM texts too early for Joey? Tim can text him anytime. You guys ever been punched in the crotch? The Parayko news was a punch to the crotch. What would Joey do if he was President of Hockey Operations? The message it sends if you make a "sell" type move at this point. Not a fan of trampoline parks. (22:54-37:49) Drops of the Week. Gold Star for Jackson. Media Wars. Audio of Panger calling Ovechkin a One Trick Pony. Pang said the comments were taken out of context. Audio of Charles Barkley going after Kendrick Perkins. (37:59-52:39) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins us talking tournament. Maybe Gabe can stay at Kim English's house. Missouri's defensive issues over the last few. Coach Gates needs Jackson on defense. How will the SEC tournament affect the Tigers seeding? Brady Cook's pro status after the combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices