Podcasts about perilous future

April 27, 1951. The United States has been putting pressure on Denmark for a long time. Because the small European kingdom has something the Americans really, really want: Greenland.  Today, they sign a treaty that will basically let the U.S. military build whatever it wants on this frozen island. They end up constructing an air base, but then turn to a much more ambitious project, underground. How does this hidden Arctic outpost connect to a massive nuclear secret? And why do the Americans abandon this city beneath the ice? Special thanks to Paul Bierman, professor at the University of Vermont's School of the Environment and Natural Resources and author of When the Ice Is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth's Tumultuous History and Perilous Future; Kristian Nielsen, associate professor in science history at Aarhus University in Denmark and co-author of Camp Century: The Untold Story of America's Secret Arctic Military Base Under the Greenland Ice; and Robert Weiss, former US Army doctor and ​​Donald Guthrie Professor of Urology at Yale University's School of Medicine. 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

By creating the Snow, Ice and Permafrost Research Establishment (SIPRE) in 1949, the U.S. military became one of the earliest climate research groups on the planet. The group's mission was to study the science and engineering of the warming Arctic and the national security implications that could follow. University of Vermont professor and geoscientist Paul Bierman wrote about this in his book, “When the Ice Is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth's Tumultuous History and Perilous Future.”He spoke to MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner for Climate Cast. The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity and length.How and when did the U.S. military become interested with climate changes in the Arctic? They actually got interested during World War II, when they occupied parts of Greenland in part to rescue bomber and fighter pilots who'd landed on the ice and realized how ill-equipped they were to operate in frozen environments. They really stepped it up, though, in the early to mid-50s, fighting the Cold War in the Arctic.From the military's point of view, climate change is important in variety of ways. It's certainly important in the Arctic, where the very stability of the ground they're working on is questionable, but it's also very important in the sense that when you melt ice sheets, you raise sea level. That has huge implications for human migration around the world, and for things as simple as five of the U.S. aircraft carriers that are berthed in Virginia — which is a sea-level-rise hot spot and will find their docking facilities under water in the next couple decades. What does the military mean by the phrase ‘climate resilience is force resilience'?They mean that in the sense of trying to reduce the risks to active military, reduce the number of global conflicts that will come from climate change, and be prepared for the eventualities of bigger storms, higher temperatures — all those sorts of things that affect maneuverability on the ground to the safety of soldiers. So in one way, moving toward renewable energy takes them away from dependence on fossil fuels and the need to transport those fossil fuels. Another idea that jumped out at me in your book is that for the military, climate change is ‘too costly to ignore.' There are estimates that suggest if we let sea level rise uncontrollably, which would be from the melting of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, it could cost the global economy trillions of dollars in losses because of the flooding that's going to occur around every coastline. So the military is also looking, of course, at the prices of fossil fuels. We're at a point now where solar and wind are competitive, if not cheaper, than typical fossil fuel energy sources. The U.S. Army drilled the first deep ice core in Greenland. How old was it, and what did they find?The military drilled the ice core through almost a mile of ice, and then they drilled through about 12 feet of frozen soil. The ice itself goes back about 100,000 years, but the frozen soil takes us back millions.What's most important about what they found in that frozen soil is that the upper portion of it — dated to about 400,000 years ago — is full of plant fossils and fossils of insects. Those are important because they are very strong evidence that the ice sheet there had to vanish, and when it vanished, a mile of ice disappeared. If we don't control climate change and global warming, at this point, we're going to repeat the past, and a mile of ice is going to melt again. To hear the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

Greenland's ice sheet holds millions of years of Earth's history. By drilling down into the ice and learning about the past, we can also learn about the future of our warming planet.Geologist and UVM professor Paul Bierman is the author of “When the Ice is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth's Tumultuous History and Perilous Future." We'll learn about his expeditions to Greenland, his work with UVM graduate students, and a surprising discovery he made while looking through his microscope.Broadcast live on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with multi-award-winning writer Jon Gertner about what many believe was the most innovative institution—public or private—in the world, Bell Labs. It is the topic of Gertner's first book, The New York Times best-seller, The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation. Bell Labs' inventions and discoveries are too long to list, but include the vacuum tube, the transistor, the silicon chip, the solar cell, microwave and fiber optic transmission, UNIX, and for you TV fans, even the Big Bang Theory.  A seasoned science and technology feature writer with The New York Times Magazine, Jon's writing and book reviews have also appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Book Review, and Wired Magazine. Additionally, Jon is the author of The Ice at the End of the World: Greenland's Buried Past and Earth's Perilous Future, and he is currently working on a book about NASA's long-running Voyager Mission, tentatively titled How to Build Something the Lasts Forever. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here! SHOW NOTES: JON GERTNER: BIO: BIO: Jon Gertner BOOKS: The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation, by Jon Gertner The Ice at the End of the World: Greenland's Buried Past and Earth's Perilous Future, by Jon Gertner X: @jongertner

It's a Canadian institution. Or at least, a piece of Canadian culture. OK, fine, it's an interesting quirk that visitors to Eastern and Atlantic Canada are often flummoxed by, but residents have lived with all their lives. Until, perhaps, one day soon when bags of milk may vanish from grocery stores.That's the speculation, at least, as milk consumption declines. But it offers a chance to take a little dive into the world's most interesting form of dairy delivery and see ... why? How? And for how long?GUEST: Andy Takagi, reporter, The Toronto Star We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Megyn Kelly is joined by lawyers Phil Holloway, Dave Aronberg, and Mike Davis to talk about the explosive Terrance Bradley testimony in the Fani Willis hearing, the relevance of Bradley's text messages to Ashleigh Merchant, Fani Willis' team fighting back hard against Bradley,  the media spin about Fani Willis and cash, the relevance of the Willis and Wade trips, what will happen next with them and in the case, the key issue of attorney-client privilege, the massive ruling in the NYC fraud case against Trump, whether it will be upheld on appeal, and more. Then Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, joins to discuss Fani Willis back in church accepting an award while she plays the victim, the New York Times' Ezra Klein and others in corporate media freaking out about the Biden poll numbers and starting to nudge Biden off the stage in 2024, whether VP Kamala Harris could be the candidate instead, the Democrats' need to "eliminate risk" while facing Trump, the insanity of the Trump verdict and bitterness in Trumpworld over it, the state of the RNC and Ronna McDaniel getting pushed out, new media reports targeting Kirk and his organization, Turning Point's successful and new efforts vs. the old school tactics of the RNC, Lara Trump in the political spotlight, and more.Holloway- https://twitter.com/philhollowayesqDavis- https://article3project.org/Aronberg- https://twitter.com/aronbergKirk- https://thecharliekirkshow.com/podcasts/the-charlie-kirk-show Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

On this episode, Theresa and Cody talk about one of the most infamous restrictions on personal freedoms in the modern era, China's one-child policy, and the role it will play in China's future.Podcast to recommend: The Explorers (https://explorerspodcast.com/)SourcesAird, John S. Slaughter of the Innocents: Coercive Birth Control in China. Washington, DC: AFI Press, 1990.Fong, Mei. One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment. New York City, NY: Mariner Books, 2016.Johnson, Kay Ann. China's Hidden Children: Abandonment, Adoption, and the Human Costs of the One Child Policy. Chicago, IL: U. of Chicago Press, 2017.Larmer, Brook, and Jane Zhang. “China's Population Is Shrinking. It Faces a Perilous Future.” National Geographic. 22 Mar 2023. < https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/china-population-shrinking-feature>. Retrieved 25 Sept 2023.Silver, Laura, and Christine Huang. “Key Facts About China's Declining Population.” Pew Research Center. 5 Dec 2022. < https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/12/05/key-facts-about-chinas-declining-population/>. Retrieved 25 Sept 2023.Vogel, Ezra. Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China. Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press, 2013.“World Population Prospects 2022.” United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. < https://population.un.org/wpp/Graphs/Probabilistic/POP/TOT/156>. Retrieved 25 Sept 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you've heard in previous episodes, technology is nowhere near slowing down. That's why it's so important that the business office and technology department work hand in hand. That's why the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN) comes in! Join us as we speak to Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN and Pete Just, Immediate Past Chair of CoSN about the collaboration between the business office and tech, their take on AI and some new funding opportunities that are coming down the pike!

Welcome to the thrilling third episode of Higher Density Living's multipart podcast, where Alexander and Jason continue their captivating discussion on the Henoch Prophecy.  This prophecy painted a grim picture of mankind's near future, or is it? According to Meier, the Plejaren aliens provided him with detailed information about various aspects of human history, the future, and the spiritual nature of reality. The Henoch Prophecies cover a wide range of topics, including global events, environmental concerns, geopolitical shifts, and spiritual insights.   In our ever-changing world, it is natural to contemplate the potential outcomes and consequences of our actions. The world is literally fast changing, morphing in ways we could not imagine in the past decades. While we strive for progress and stability, it is essential to acknowledge the possibility of dystopian scenarios. We delve into the realm of speculative fiction to explore the hypothetical future of America, one plagued by wars, famine, ecological disasters, and the grim specter of biowarfare.   The harbinger of this apocalyptic vision would be Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to Henoch Prophecies, a future battlefield of computerized warfare will fundamentally shatter the integrity of any great nation, as traditions and pillars of society crumble in overwhelming agitation of AI and computer-generated interactions. Further augmentation and development of AI would help it create its “self-aware” program that can inevitably destroy society.    One of the central themes is war. It has been a recurring theme throughout human history. In a future American dystopia, conflicts could escalate to unprecedented levels, driven by geopolitical tensions, resource scarcity, and ideological clashes. The consequences would be dire, leading to massive destruction, loss of life, and societal upheaval. Alexander and Jason break down further the nasty Henoch prophecies.    Another is famine. Often a consequence of environmental degradation, overpopulation, or political instability, famine can further exacerbate the dystopian landscape. In a future America where food scarcity is rampant, the social fabric would fray as competition for resources intensifies. The vulnerable and marginalized would suffer the most, amplifying existing inequalities. This grim possibility underscores the urgent need to address global issues such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, and equitable distribution of resources.   The deliberate or otherwise release of pathogens is a plague that will pester future America. In a dystopian future, the unleashing of deadly biological agents could have catastrophic effects on society. Disease outbreaks, intentionally engineered or accidentally released, could decimate populations, overwhelm healthcare systems, and sow fear and distrust among survivors.    While contemplating a future American dystopia is a sobering exercise, it is crucial to remember that such outcomes are not predetermined. We have the agency to shape our collective destiny and work towards a better future. By fostering global cooperation, addressing the root causes of conflicts, and prioritizing sustainable practices, we can mitigate the risks and build a more resilient society.   While the Henoch prophecies may not provide specific details about future environmental events, they can help foster a broader awareness of the challenges we face. Climate change, deforestation, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources are pressing issues threatening our planet. By acknowledging these challenges, we can work towards sustainable solutions that preserve the Earth for future generations.   Let us join Alexander and Jason as they discuss more Henoch Prophecies by Billy Meier. www.higherdensityliving.com   Click here to Support Higher Density Living - Invest in Expanding Human Consciousness

We had a really great conversation with Andrew Bacevich, one of the most astute, if not the preeminent, critics of American foreign policy today. We talked about the ongoing bloodshed in Ukraine, the need to find a way out, the current U.S. saber-rattling toward China, the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War, and some history of the Cold War, including NSC-68. As always we discussed the U.S. priorities in spending billions abroad and on the military budget while problems at home mount. Talking with Andy Bacevich is always a great education and essential viewing/listening. Bio// Andrew J. Bacevich Jr. is a Professor Emeritus of International Relations and History at the Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. He is a retired career officer in the Armor Branch of the United States Army, retiring with the rank of colonel. Bacevich is the co-founder and president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. And he's the author of numerous books including the recently released “On Shedding An Obsolete Past: Bidding Farewell to the American Century.” ---------------------------------------- Outro "Green and Red Blues" Links// Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: https://quincyinst.org/ The Nation: We Can't Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play (http://bit.ly/3TeGxM4) Foreign Affairs:The Reckoning That Wasn't (http://bit.ly/3TeApUi) Follow Green and Red// G&R Linktree: https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast Where you find all the good news about G&R: https://greenandredpodcast.org/ Support the Green and Red Podcast// Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast Or make a one time donation here: https://bit.ly/DonateGandR This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, Dan Wootton of GB News and the Daily Mail, and Anne Bremner, attorney and legal analyst, on the truth about Fauci and Collins trying to suppress the COVID lab leak theory, what may happen next in the search for COVID's origins, what's really behind the Democrats' "voting rights" push, the toxic political culture in D.C. in 2022, the corporate cowardice related to China, Biden's failing poll numbers, what the 2024 presidential election match-up might be, Prince Andrew's perilous future, what may happen next legally in the Prince Andrew case, the Ghislaine Maxwell verdict and potential for it to be overturned, the future of the royal family, and more.Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

AFPC President Herman Pirchner, Jr. addresses Russian President Vladimir Putin's repressive regime and what may come next for Russia. Additional reading: Vladimir Putin's Increasingly Precarious Future, May 26, 2020, The National Interest https://bit.ly/3dCRyBu Post-Putin: Succession, Stability and Russia's Future (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019). https://bit.ly/2XAKU9j

You mean accounting has a history? Yes, it does, and it should matter to you, because the accounting profession, and the audit function that it serves, affects all the companies in your 401(k) program. Remember WorldCom, remember Enron? Every time a large holding of yours writes off the goodwill from a failed acquisition--there are too many examples to recite here--you've just had an accounting moment. In The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2018), Ian D. Gow and Stuart Kells describe the history of the auditing profession and how it has come to be concentrated in four global entities. They assess the current challenges the industry faces and where it could head to address those challenges. People in finance, business owners, and anyone with a 401(k) should find this book of interest. Daniel Peris is Senior Vice President at Federated Investors in Pittsburgh. Trained as a historian of modern Russia, he is the author most recently of Getting Back to Business: Why Modern Portfolio Theory Fails Investors. You can follow him on Twitter @Back2BizBook or at http://www.strategicdividendinvestor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You mean accounting has a history?  Yes, it does, and it should matter to you, because the accounting profession, and the audit function that it serves, affects all the companies in your 401(k) program.  Remember WorldCom, remember Enron? Every time a large holding of yours writes off the goodwill from a failed acquisition--there are too many examples to recite here--you've just had an accounting moment. In The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2018), Ian D. Gow and Stuart Kells describe the history of the auditing profession and how it has come to be concentrated in four global entities. They assess the current challenges the industry faces and where it could head to address those challenges. People in finance, business owners, and anyone with a 401(k) should find this book of interest. Daniel Peris is Senior Vice President at Federated Investors in Pittsburgh. Trained as a historian of modern Russia, he is the author most recently of Getting Back to Business: Why Modern Portfolio Theory Fails Investors. You can follow him on Twitter @Back2BizBook or at http://www.strategicdividendinvestor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You mean accounting has a history?  Yes, it does, and it should matter to you, because the accounting profession, and the audit function that it serves, affects all the companies in your 401(k) program.  Remember WorldCom, remember Enron? Every time a large holding of yours writes off the goodwill from a failed acquisition--there are too many examples to recite here--you've just had an accounting moment. In The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2018), Ian D. Gow and Stuart Kells describe the history of the auditing profession and how it has come to be concentrated in four global entities. They assess the current challenges the industry faces and where it could head to address those challenges. People in finance, business owners, and anyone with a 401(k) should find this book of interest. Daniel Peris is Senior Vice President at Federated Investors in Pittsburgh. Trained as a historian of modern Russia, he is the author most recently of Getting Back to Business: Why Modern Portfolio Theory Fails Investors. You can follow him on Twitter @Back2BizBook or at http://www.strategicdividendinvestor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You mean accounting has a history?  Yes, it does, and it should matter to you, because the accounting profession, and the audit function that it serves, affects all the companies in your 401(k) program.  Remember WorldCom, remember Enron? Every time a large holding of yours writes off the goodwill from a failed acquisition--there are too many examples to recite here--you've just had an accounting moment. In The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2018), Ian D. Gow and Stuart Kells describe the history of the auditing profession and how it has come to be concentrated in four global entities. They assess the current challenges the industry faces and where it could head to address those challenges. People in finance, business owners, and anyone with a 401(k) should find this book of interest. Daniel Peris is Senior Vice President at Federated Investors in Pittsburgh. Trained as a historian of modern Russia, he is the author most recently of Getting Back to Business: Why Modern Portfolio Theory Fails Investors. You can follow him on Twitter @Back2BizBook or at http://www.strategicdividendinvestor.com

You mean accounting has a history?  Yes, it does, and it should matter to you, because the accounting profession, and the audit function that it serves, affects all the companies in your 401(k) program.  Remember WorldCom, remember Enron? Every time a large holding of yours writes off the goodwill from a failed acquisition--there are too many examples to recite here--you've just had an accounting moment. In The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2018), Ian D. Gow and Stuart Kells describe the history of the auditing profession and how it has come to be concentrated in four global entities. They assess the current challenges the industry faces and where it could head to address those challenges. People in finance, business owners, and anyone with a 401(k) should find this book of interest. Daniel Peris is Senior Vice President at Federated Investors in Pittsburgh. Trained as a historian of modern Russia, he is the author most recently of Getting Back to Business: Why Modern Portfolio Theory Fails Investors. You can follow him on Twitter @Back2BizBook or at http://www.strategicdividendinvestor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Kells and Professor Ian D. Gow, discussed the surprising history of accounting, which is detailed in their book, 'The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly.' Stuart Kells is a Melbourne-based author and Ian D. Gow is the Director of the Melbourne Centre for Corporate Governance and Regulation. Broadcast on 24 April, 2018.

Author Stuart Kells and Director of the Melbourne Centre for Corporate Governance and Regulation Professor Ian D. Gow, discussed the surprising history of accounting in their new book,The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly.

Award-winning historian and ProfessorEmerita(from ANU)Joan Beaumont, joined Amy to talk about a book she co-edited,Serving Our Country: Indigenous Australians, war, defence and citizenship.Shetalked about the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participation in the Australian defence force since the Boer War. Author Stuart Kells and Director of the Melbourne Centre for Corporate Governance and Regulation Professor Ian D. Gow, discussed the surprising history of accounting in their new book,The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly. Plus,New Matilda'sNational AffairsCorrespondent Ben Eltham on the latest in federal politics.

Listen to The African History Network Show Monday, July 7th, 8pm-10pm EST with guest Kilindi Iyi, African Martial Arts Master, Lecturer, Historian.  We'll discuss his upcoming lecture this weekend in Detroit, “A Perilous Future In The Age of Technology”.  Call in with your questions at (914) 338-1375.   Kilindi Iyi is one of the presenters on at “Meeting of The Master Teachers Summer 2014”, Saturday, July 12th, 2014, 10:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday, July 13th, 11am-3pm at the 5e Gallery, 4605 Cass Ave, (at Forest St.), Detroit, MI (enter through the Forest St. entrance, through the Red Door).  Visit www.AfricanHistoryNetwork for more information on this 2 day event. Don't miss our Screening & Discussion of “HIDDEN COLORS 2: The Rules of Racism” at this event 6pm-10pm, Sat. July 12th. (FREE EVENT – Donations Accepted)   NOW AVAILABLE: Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism, Item #749, and Hidden Colors 1 & 2, Item #582 & #748 at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com!!! **Special Offer** You will Automatically Receive, 1 FREE DVD Lecture from Michael Imhotep host of The African History Network Show with each copy of "Hidden Colors 1, 2, and 3" that you purchase!!! Order TODAY at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com. We have approximately 150 DVD Titles including Afro-Man and The Protectors of the Book of Knowledge Cartoon for kids.         

Join Janine as we discuss Janine’s journey from a New York model at 15, to an actress on “Dallas,” and a star for all six seasons of “Northern Exposure.” Learn about her radio shows, on her website, JanineTurner.com and on KLIF-AM in Dallas. Also, she’ll talk about her foundation, Constituting America (ConstitutingAmerica.org), whose mission is to utilize new … Read more about this episode...