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Hugh discusses the AI scare, the $5000 Trump Dividend, the Houthis in Yemen backed by Iran, and talks with Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen, Dr. Michael Oren, Danny Seiden, Senator Tom Cotton, Tim Pawlenty, and Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parapsychologist Lisa Puzo Strickland joins us for a wide-ranging, unrestrained conversation about the thread she sees running through everything: consciousness. From precognitive dreams she started having at fifteen, while attending a private Baptist school in the middle of Los Angeles, to a PhD in philosophy and parapsychology and a deep dive into the UAP/NHI field, Lisa makes the case that psi, nature, non-human intelligence, and even brain-computer interfaces are all wired to the same source. The through-line is fear, and what to do with it. Lisa's refrain, "you don't prepare someone for fear with fear", anchors a talk that moves from the amygdala hijack to the Minoans meeting the octopus, from biomimicry and Velcro to the overview effect, from Congressional disclosure to a lecture where the lights started dancing. It's optimistic without being naive: a call to open the aperture, keep your feet in the ground, choose credible sources, and meet whatever's coming together. (00:30) Welcome (01:00) Precognitive dreams at fifteen — and reconciling psi with a strict religious upbringing (04:00) Pastor Rasmussen's "God laid it on my heart" moment, and resolving conflicting beliefs as psychological blocks (05:30) Radio in LA, West Hills sightings, and mistaking the others for Hughes aircraft (07:30) Leaving the entertainment industry; the PhD, and finding the science behind the paranormal (08:00) Consciousness as "the train and the train tracks" — the connective tissue between humans, nature, UAP/NHI, and AI (13:00) Control, "othering," and divide-and-conquer as the oldest trick in the book (15:00) Nature as the model: collaboration over predation (16:00) The radio-station metaphor — nobody is a passive player (20:00) Biomimicry: Velcro from cockleburrs, and the vine that shelters instead of smothers (26:00) The amygdala hijack, mantises, and the "four types" (27:30) The Minoans and the octopus; eclipse fear; "you don't prepare someone for fear with fear" (31:00) The octopus as a genuinely alien consciousness (33:00) Telepathy, channeling, missing time, levitation, teleportation — the parapsychology inside the UAP experience (35:00) A VIP dinner with three very different guests, and how it all looped together (38:00) The "aliens.gov" debacle, gatekeeping, and advocates who become the apparatus (40:00) Humility as a neurological trigger, and the three most powerful words: "I don't know" (41:00) The lecture where the lights started dancing (43:00) Glimmers, awe, and the overview effect (45:30) Adaptability and belief — why "we're not ready" is insulting (48:00) Fear, done thoughtfully — horror as a way to war-game the unknown (50:00) Coming disclosure, Congress, and a deep respect for experiencers (55:00) Why there's no single "grail" file — and why decentralization might be the good news (57:00) Gratitude to the media, the local-news equalizer, and getting everyone to the same table Notable moments "Consciousness isn't just that bridge. Consciousness is the train itself. It's the train and the train tracks." "You do not prepare someone for fear with fear." "I've always thought that the three most powerful words in the universe were 'I don't know.'" People, places & references mentioned: Contact in the Desert — the UAP/UFO conference where this conversation was recorded Pastor Rasmussen — the pastor whose "precog dream" helped Lisa reconcile faith and psi Eric Davis — physicist, referenced re: the "four types" Travis Walton — cited for his multi-day missing-time account William Henry (Ancient Aliens), Travis Taylor (Skinwalker Ranch), and Rizwan Virk (author of The Simulation Hypothesis) — the three dinner guests Diana Walsh Pasulka — referenced on the overview effect Avi Loeb and Garry Nolan — named among the academics bringing rigor to the field Lue Elizondo — UAP researcher and author Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet — named among current disclosure voices Congressman Tim Burchett — referenced re: an upcoming meeting and his "wouldn't sleep at night" remark Mario Puzo (The Godfather) and James Connolly — Lisa's relatives, on her Italian and Irish sides Biomimicry, the amygdala hijack, and the overview effect — recurring frameworks throughout About the guest Lisa Puzo Strickland credits her inner voice for guiding a 30-year career across radio, records, and television. Her search to understand intuition ran through religion, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, and a turn toward quantum physics surfaced the parallels between nature, science, and paradigm-shifting life principles that eventually led to a PhD in Philosophy and Parapsychology. Her work now spans AI, cryptocurrency, biomimicry, and the pending disclosure of non-human intelligence (NHI/UAP) — all of which, she argues, connect. Lisa lives in Franklin, TN, with her husband and two children. Find Lisa: Website: LisaPuzoStricklandPhD.com Facebook: Lisa Puzo Strickland, PhD
Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court backs the Trump executive order on mail ballots for now. Also, Donald Trump targets Canada with a new 50% tariff threat for 2027. Plus, Trump threatens sanctions on Iran's economic partners. And Ohio Democrat Dr. Amy Acton goes after Vivek Ramaswamy for his support of data centers. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rear Adm. John Kirby, and Dr. Amy Acton join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hugh discusses Operation Economic Outcast, the Iran conflict, the Cleveland Browns, and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Senator Tom Cotton, Salena Zito, and Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump threatens Oman over Iran as retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery warns his rhetoric could undermine U.S. strategy. Meanwhile, former Ambassador Joseph DeTrani examines Washington's new overtures to North Korea after a surprise reduction in U.S.–South Korean military exercises.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hugh covers the release of Anthony Fauci's diaries and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Senator Tom Cotton, Salena Zito, Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), Philip Wegmann, and Rep. Clay Fuller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rear Adm. Amy Bauernschmidt was among several military officials whose promotions were recently blocked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to reporting from The New York Times.The newspaper found that five of the seven Navy officers were women or people of color.Monday on Midday Edition, we hear about how Hegseth's policies and pushback against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are continuing to impact military culture and rhetoric today.Guest:Andrew Dyer, military and veteran affairs reporter, KPBS
Hugh discusses the latest in Iran and talks with North Carolina Congressman Pat Harrigan, National Review's Noah Rothman, former Missouri Senator Jim Talent, Rear Adm. Mark C. Montgomery (USN, Ret.), Mary Katharine Ham, and Norton Rainey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh discusses last night's New York primary elections and the U.S.-Iran MOU with Mary Katharine Ham, Noah Rothman, Sarah Bedford, Tim Rice, Danielle Pletka, Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), and Dr. Matthew Mehan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh discusses Iran, Scott Pelley, and talks with Charles C.W. Cooke, Senator Tom Cotton, James Phillips, Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), and Brad Thor (book).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When it comes to President Donald Trump's foreign policy, Democrats largely disagree with anything and everything he does, while Republicans generally stand in solidarity with him. But that's because Democrats for the most part detest America. For more on Trump's foreign policy and energy plans to return America to a state of independence and greatness, tune in to guest Rear Adm. Mike Hewitt, retired U.S. Navy.
In Part II of this two-part episode of the Trident Room podcast, host LT Tony Castillo continues his conversation with Rear Admiral Mattis. Building on themes from Part I, the discussion explores literature, leadership, cognitive bias, artificial intelligence, and technological transformation across history. Rear Admiral Mattis reflects on the influence of mentors and literature, shares lessons from authors like Malcolm Gladwell, and discusses how expertise, intuition, and disciplined thinking shape leadership and decision-making. The conversation concludes with a broader examination of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and parallels between today's digital transformation and historical technological revolutions such as the Renaissance.
The United States Navy is taking steps to integrate artificial intelligence into Maritime Operations Centers — balancing the need for operational agility with the rigor required for warfighting, according to Rear Adm. Susan BryerJoyner, director of the Warfighting Integration Directorate in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Speaking with AI GovCast, BryerJoyner said Navy leadership is focused on maximizing taxpayer return on investment through data-informed analysis to determine which AI capabilities are ready for operational use and which require further evaluation. Mitigating AI hallucinations remains a top priority, BryerJoyner added, emphasizing that commanders will always remain part of the decision-making process. She said operational staff must understand how AI-generated recommendations are developed to ensure outputs align with mission requirements, planning assumptions and ethical standards. BryerJoyner also discussed how the Chief of Naval Operations is working with the Naval Postgraduate School to expand AI education through the school's new master's degree program in AI.
In Part 1 of this two-part episode of the Trident Room Podcast, TRP host Lt. Anthony Castillo interviews Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis. The conversation explores Rear Admiral Mattis's diverse background, from his upbringing in Fullerton, California, to his expansive naval career and his educational experiences at the U.S. Naval Academy and Oxford University. The discussion delves deep into his passion for literature, highlighting how his time at Oxford cultivated a love for Shakespeare, medieval drama, and multisensory learning.
Hugh discusses the WHCA Dinner shooting and talks with Abe Greenwald, Senator Tom Cotton, Salena Zito, Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), John Sununu, Rob Lockwood, and Bret Stephens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh covers the upcoming peace talks with Iran in Islamabad and talks with Eliana Johnson, Josh Kraushaar, Behnam Ben Taleblu, Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), and Phil Balboni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie K. Brown talks about what's next in the unfinished release of Justice Department files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, now that Pam Bondi has been forced out as attorney general. Then, Ret. Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery says, "We're not going to get regime change; we need a change in how the regime acts." He talks about Iran's persistent military capabilities, the dramatic rescue of a downed U.S. weapons systems officer and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's firing of U.S. Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George. And, Jessie Diggins is America's most accomplished cross-country skier. She discusses her career, retirement, and her struggles with an eating disorder.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Hugh covers the war in Iran and talks with Sen. Tom Cotton, Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), Salena Zito, and Bethany Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special episode, Michael zeroes in on the potential for a collapse in global energy security amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. First, he speaks with Clay Seigle, a senior energy security fellow at CSIS, about the economic impact of the dangerous choke point at the Straits of Hormuz, where a paralyzed trade is threatening to send global oil prices soaring. Clay also analyzes the strategic implications of U.S. strikes on military infrastructure at Iran's key oil depot on Kharg Island. Then, Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), breaks down the high-stakes naval mechanics of reopening the Straits and why the U.S. must reset Iran's nuclear and ballistic capabilities by "five or seven years" to ensure long-term regional stability.
For additional perspective on the U.S. war with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Rear Adm. John Kirby, the former White House national security communications advisor in the Biden administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
For additional perspective on the U.S. war with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Rear Adm. John Kirby, the former White House national security communications advisor in the Biden administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Hugh has the experts. He's joined by Senate Intel Chairman Tom Cotton, Rear Adm. Mark C. Montgomery (USN, Ret.), N12 News' Amit Segal, Eli Lake of The Free Press, AEI senior fellow Danielle Pletka, FDD's Richard Goldberg, Bethany Mandel, and Salena Zito.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael joins Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to discuss the U.S.-Israel combined attacks on Iran. RADM Montgomery, an expert in U.S. national security, explores the potential for Iranian regime change, regional security impacts, and Iran's strategic vulnerabilities. He also breaks down the massive air power currently assembled in the region and the likelihood of an expanded Iranian retaliation campaign.
No need to force yourself to head outside in this horrible weather—unless you are in the Free State of Florida where the high is expected to hit 80F or so.From the Friday National Defense Strategy dump to whatever comes over the transom, we've got you covered.Show Links2026 National Defense StrategyHeritage Foundation's, TidalwaveBeans, Bullets, and Black Oil, Rear Adm. Worrall Reed, USNFourth Arm of Defense: Sealift and Maritime Logistics in the Vietnam War, Sal MercoglianoUSS Zumwalt Underway for First Time Since 2023 After Missile Refit, Sam LaGrone2009, George Soros interviewed by then WEF ‘Young Global Leader' and future Canadian Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia FreelandSummaryIn this episode of Midrats, the hosts discuss the recent release of the National Defense Strategy, its implications for U.S. military policy, and the focus on China one of the primary concerns. They also address European defense responsibilities, Canada's political landscape, and the importance of logistics in military preparedness. The conversation highlights the need for candor within military culture and the future of naval warfare technologies.Chapters00:00: Introduction and Overview02:45: Airing Grievances: National Defense Strategy Release07:09: Analysis of National Defense Strategy12:41: Focus on China: Realistic Approaches18:31: European Defense Responsibilities24:28: Canada's Political Landscape and Defense Issues30:38: Logistics and Military Preparedness40:48: The Importance of Candor in Military Culture53:30: Future of Naval Warfare and New Technologies
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the impact of the gospel on our lives and how it literally changes everything. Rear Admiral Carey Cash joined us to discuss how the gospel impacts the men in the armed forces. Rear Adm. Carey Cash has served as a chaplain to the Marines and is currently a deputy director of Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, command chaplain to Naval Support Facility Thurmont, Camp David, Maryland; deputy command chaplain at the U.S. Naval Academy, and, most recently, commanding officer, Naval Chaplaincy School in Newport, Rhode Island. He also wrote the book, “A Table in the Presence: The Dramatic Account of How a U.S. Marine Battalion Experienced God’s Presence Amidst the Chaos of the War in Iraq.” You can access the interview with Adm. Carey Cash at the time stamp: [04:16 ]. We were then joined by several familiar faces this morning to discuss how the gospel has impacted their lives. The following guests joined us today, and you can see the timestamps listed for each guest: Phil Kwiatkowski is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission, and he is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) [18:21 ] Dr. Jim Coakley is a professor of Bible at MBI and is a current elder with 180 Chicago [22:18 ] Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and encourager dedicated to helping others, committed to the next generation, and empowering leaders [31:55 ] Chris Baker is the founder of INK 180, a tattoo ministry that reaches those who have been branded against their will, such as sex-trafficking victims. [40:31 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI and the vice president of Call of Hope, which reaches muslims for Christ [49:47 ] Dr. Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International [01:00:23 ] J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author [01:08:30 ] Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast [01:17:36 ] Dr. Bill Thrasher has served on the faculty of MBI since 1980 and is the lead professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at MBI [01:26:04 ] Dr. Tim Kimmel is one of America’s top advocates speaking for the family today and is the founder and director of Family Matters [01:35:43 ] Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife ministries [01:42:30 ] You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the impact of the gospel on our lives and how it literally changes everything. Rear Admiral Carey Cash joined us to discuss how the gospel impacts the men in the armed forces. Rear Adm. Carey Cash has served as a chaplain to the Marines and is currently a deputy director of Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, command chaplain to Naval Support Facility Thurmont, Camp David, Maryland; deputy command chaplain at the U.S. Naval Academy, and, most recently, commanding officer, Naval Chaplaincy School in Newport, Rhode Island. He also wrote the book, “A Table in the Presence: The Dramatic Account of How a U.S. Marine Battalion Experienced God’s Presence Amidst the Chaos of the War in Iraq.” You can access the interview with Adm. Carey Cash at the time stamp: [04:16 ]. We were then joined by several familiar faces this morning to discuss how the gospel has impacted their lives. The following guests joined us today, and you can see the timestamps listed for each guest: Phil Kwiatkowski is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission, and he is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) [18:21 ] Dr. Jim Coakley is a professor of Bible at MBI and is a current elder with 180 Chicago [22:18 ] Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and encourager dedicated to helping others, committed to the next generation, and empowering leaders [31:55 ] Chris Baker is the founder of INK 180, a tattoo ministry that reaches those who have been branded against their will, such as sex-trafficking victims. [40:31 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI and the vice president of Call of Hope, which reaches muslims for Christ [49:47 ] Dr. Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International [01:00:23 ] J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author [01:08:30 ] Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast [01:17:36 ] Dr. Bill Thrasher has served on the faculty of MBI since 1980 and is the lead professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at MBI [01:26:04 ] Dr. Tim Kimmel is one of America’s top advocates speaking for the family today and is the founder and director of Family Matters [01:35:43 ] Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife ministries [01:42:30 ] You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the impact of the gospel on our lives and how it literally changes everything. Rear Admiral Carey Cash joined us to discuss how the gospel impacts the men in the armed forces. Rear Adm. Carey Cash has served as a chaplain to the Marines and is currently a deputy director of Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, command chaplain to Naval Support Facility Thurmont, Camp David, Maryland; deputy command chaplain at the U.S. Naval Academy, and, most recently, commanding officer, Naval Chaplaincy School in Newport, Rhode Island. He also wrote the book, “A Table in the Presence: The Dramatic Account of How a U.S. Marine Battalion Experienced God’s Presence Amidst the Chaos of the War in Iraq.” You can access the interview with Adm. Carey Cash at the time stamp: [04:16 ]. We were then joined by several familiar faces this morning to discuss how the gospel has impacted their lives. The following guests joined us today, and you can see the timestamps listed for each guest: Phil Kwiatkowski is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission, and he is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) [18:21 ] Dr. Jim Coakley is a professor of Bible at MBI and is a current elder with 180 Chicago [22:18 ] Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and encourager dedicated to helping others, committed to the next generation, and empowering leaders [31:55 ] Chris Baker is the founder of INK 180, a tattoo ministry that reaches those who have been branded against their will, such as sex-trafficking victims. [40:31 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI and the vice president of Call of Hope, which reaches muslims for Christ [49:47 ] Dr. Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International [01:00:23 ] J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author [01:08:30 ] Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast [01:17:36 ] Dr. Bill Thrasher has served on the faculty of MBI since 1980 and is the lead professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at MBI [01:26:04 ] Dr. Tim Kimmel is one of America’s top advocates speaking for the family today and is the founder and director of Family Matters [01:35:43 ] Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife ministries [01:42:30 ] You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the impact of the gospel on our lives and how it literally changes everything. Rear Admiral Carey Cash joined us to discuss how the gospel impacts the men in the armed forces. Rear Adm. Carey Cash has served as a chaplain to the Marines and is currently a deputy director of Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, command chaplain to Naval Support Facility Thurmont, Camp David, Maryland; deputy command chaplain at the U.S. Naval Academy, and, most recently, commanding officer, Naval Chaplaincy School in Newport, Rhode Island. He also wrote the book, “A Table in the Presence: The Dramatic Account of How a U.S. Marine Battalion Experienced God’s Presence Amidst the Chaos of the War in Iraq.” You can access the interview with Adm. Carey Cash at the time stamp: [04:16 ]. We were then joined by several familiar faces this morning to discuss how the gospel has impacted their lives. The following guests joined us today, and you can see the timestamps listed for each guest: Phil Kwiatkowski is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission, and he is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) [18:21 ] Dr. Jim Coakley is a professor of Bible at MBI and is a current elder with 180 Chicago [22:18 ] Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and encourager dedicated to helping others, committed to the next generation, and empowering leaders [31:55 ] Chris Baker is the founder of INK 180, a tattoo ministry that reaches those who have been branded against their will, such as sex-trafficking victims. [40:31 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI and the vice president of Call of Hope, which reaches muslims for Christ [49:47 ] Dr. Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International [01:00:23 ] J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author [01:08:30 ] Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast [01:17:36 ] Dr. Bill Thrasher has served on the faculty of MBI since 1980 and is the lead professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at MBI [01:26:04 ] Dr. Tim Kimmel is one of America’s top advocates speaking for the family today and is the founder and director of Family Matters [01:35:43 ] Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife ministries [01:42:30 ] You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the impact of the gospel on our lives and how it literally changes everything. Rear Admiral Carey Cash joined us to discuss how the gospel impacts the men in the armed forces. Rear Adm. Carey Cash has served as a chaplain to the Marines and is currently a deputy director of Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, command chaplain to Naval Support Facility Thurmont, Camp David, Maryland; deputy command chaplain at the U.S. Naval Academy, and, most recently, commanding officer, Naval Chaplaincy School in Newport, Rhode Island. He also wrote the book, “A Table in the Presence: The Dramatic Account of How a U.S. Marine Battalion Experienced God’s Presence Amidst the Chaos of the War in Iraq.” You can access the interview with Adm. Carey Cash at the time stamp: [04:16 ]. We were then joined by several familiar faces this morning to discuss how the gospel has impacted their lives. The following guests joined us today, and you can see the timestamps listed for each guest: Phil Kwiatkowski is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission, and he is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) [18:21 ] Dr. Jim Coakley is a professor of Bible at MBI and is a current elder with 180 Chicago [22:18 ] Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and encourager dedicated to helping others, committed to the next generation, and empowering leaders [31:55 ] Chris Baker is the founder of INK 180, a tattoo ministry that reaches those who have been branded against their will, such as sex-trafficking victims. [40:31 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI and the vice president of Call of Hope, which reaches muslims for Christ [49:47 ] Dr. Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International [01:00:23 ] J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author [01:08:30 ] Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast [01:17:36 ] Dr. Bill Thrasher has served on the faculty of MBI since 1980 and is the lead professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at MBI [01:26:04 ] Dr. Tim Kimmel is one of America’s top advocates speaking for the family today and is the founder and director of Family Matters [01:35:43 ] Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife ministries [01:42:30 ] You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the impact of the gospel on our lives and how it literally changes everything. Rear Admiral Carey Cash joined us to discuss how the gospel impacts the men in the armed forces. Rear Adm. Carey Cash has served as a chaplain to the Marines and is currently a deputy director of Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, command chaplain to Naval Support Facility Thurmont, Camp David, Maryland; deputy command chaplain at the U.S. Naval Academy, and, most recently, commanding officer, Naval Chaplaincy School in Newport, Rhode Island. He also wrote the book, “A Table in the Presence: The Dramatic Account of How a U.S. Marine Battalion Experienced God’s Presence Amidst the Chaos of the War in Iraq.” You can access the interview with Adm. Carey Cash at the time stamp: [04:16 ]. We were then joined by several familiar faces this morning to discuss how the gospel has impacted their lives. The following guests joined us today, and you can see the timestamps listed for each guest: Phil Kwiatkowski is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission, and he is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) [18:21 ] Dr. Jim Coakley is a professor of Bible at MBI and is a current elder with 180 Chicago [22:18 ] Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and encourager dedicated to helping others, committed to the next generation, and empowering leaders [31:55 ] Chris Baker is the founder of INK 180, a tattoo ministry that reaches those who have been branded against their will, such as sex-trafficking victims. [40:31 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI and the vice president of Call of Hope, which reaches muslims for Christ [49:47 ] Dr. Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International [01:00:23 ] J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author [01:08:30 ] Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast [01:17:36 ] Dr. Bill Thrasher has served on the faculty of MBI since 1980 and is the lead professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at MBI [01:26:04 ] Dr. Tim Kimmel is one of America’s top advocates speaking for the family today and is the founder and director of Family Matters [01:35:43 ] Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife ministries [01:42:30 ] You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the impact of the gospel on our lives and how it literally changes everything. Rear Admiral Carey Cash joined us to discuss how the gospel impacts the men in the armed forces. Rear Adm. Carey Cash has served as a chaplain to the Marines and is currently a deputy director of Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, command chaplain to Naval Support Facility Thurmont, Camp David, Maryland; deputy command chaplain at the U.S. Naval Academy, and, most recently, commanding officer, Naval Chaplaincy School in Newport, Rhode Island. He also wrote the book, “A Table in the Presence: The Dramatic Account of How a U.S. Marine Battalion Experienced God’s Presence Amidst the Chaos of the War in Iraq.” You can access the interview with Adm. Carey Cash at the time stamp: [04:16 ]. We were then joined by several familiar faces this morning to discuss how the gospel has impacted their lives. The following guests joined us today, and you can see the timestamps listed for each guest: Phil Kwiatkowski is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission, and he is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) [18:21 ] Dr. Jim Coakley is a professor of Bible at MBI and is a current elder with 180 Chicago [22:18 ] Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and encourager dedicated to helping others, committed to the next generation, and empowering leaders [31:55 ] Chris Baker is the founder of INK 180, a tattoo ministry that reaches those who have been branded against their will, such as sex-trafficking victims. [40:31 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI and the vice president of Call of Hope, which reaches muslims for Christ [49:47 ] Dr. Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International [01:00:23 ] J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author [01:08:30 ] Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast [01:17:36 ] Dr. Bill Thrasher has served on the faculty of MBI since 1980 and is the lead professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at MBI [01:26:04 ] Dr. Tim Kimmel is one of America’s top advocates speaking for the family today and is the founder and director of Family Matters [01:35:43 ] Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife ministries [01:42:30 ] You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America's military faces extraordinary threats — and when resources lag, missions can fail. Guest host Bradley Bowman is joined by Krista Auchenbach of CSIS to discuss her forthcoming report, alongside Rear Adm. (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, as they unpack how presidents convey orders, how the Pentagon manages risk, and how to avoid a dangerous ends-means mismatch.
America's military faces extraordinary threats — and when resources lag, missions can fail. Guest host Bradley Bowman is joined by Krista Auchenbach of CSIS to discuss her forthcoming report, alongside Rear Adm. (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, as they unpack how presidents convey orders, how the Pentagon manages risk, and how to avoid a dangerous ends-means mismatch.
Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…it's that bi-annual time again– DSEI – the Defence and Security Equipment International exposition - will be held September 9-12 at Excel in London. Joining us to discuss this year's focus, as well as recent maritime headlines and trends in the UK and across Europe is Rear Adm (ret'd) Jon Pentreath, DSEI's Senior Military Adviser for Navy and Army programs. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Navy have partnered to secure the seas NOAA's establishment in 1807. During Sea-Air-Space 2025, Rear Adm. Chad Cary, director of NOAA's Commissioned Officer Corps and the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, spoke to GovCIO Media & Research about NOAA's work integrating AI integration and autonomous systems into its operations, which he says have increased efficiency by 20 to 40% in data collection for research. Cary also says that NOAA is modernizing platforms and collaborating with academia and industry to leverage emerging technologies for better mission outcomes and marine domain awareness.
Last time we spoke about Operation Chahar. In the turbulent year of 1935, tensions surged in North China as the Kwantung Army defied Tokyo's orders, encroaching deeper into Chahar province. This period was marked by widespread anti-Japanese sentiments, fueled by local revolts and the assassination of pro-Japanese figures, which infuriated Japanese authorities. On May 20, the Kwantung Army launched an offensive against a bandit group led by Sun Yungqin, seeking to exert control over the demilitarized regions established by earlier agreements. Their swift victory forced the resignation of local officials opposing Japanese interests. As chaos escalated, the Chinese government, under pressure to appease Japan, dismantled anti-Japanese factions and dismissed key leaders. The climax in this saga came with the signing of the He-Umezu Agreement, stripping China of authority in Hubei and Chahar, signaling Japan's increasing dominance and setting the stage for further exploitation of the region. #150 The February 26 Incident 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. While this podcast is supposed to be given through the Chinese perspective, I apologize but yet again I need to jump over to the Japanese side. You see, a very pivotal moment during the Showa era would occur in the year of 1936. I think it's crucial to understand it, and the underlying issues of it, to better understand what we will be stuck in for the unforeseeable future, the Second Sino-Japanese War. I've briefly mentioned the two factions within the Japanese military at this time, but now I'd really like to jump into them, and a major incident that made them collide. In the aftermath of WW1, 2 prominent factions emerged during this tumultuous period: the Kodoha, or Imperial Way Faction, and the Toseiha, or Control Faction. Each faction represented distinct visions for Japan's future, deeply influencing the nation's course leading up to World War II. The Kodoha rose to prominence in the 1920s, driven by a fervent belief in Japan's divine destiny and its right to expand its imperial reach across Asia. This faction was characterized by its adherence to traditional Japanese values, rooted in the samurai ethos. They viewed the Emperor as the embodiment of Japan's spirit and sought to return to the moral foundations they believed had been eroded by “Western influence”. The Kodoha was often critical of the West, perceiving the encroachment of Western thought and culture as a threat to Japan's unique identity. Their ideology emphasized a robust military force, advocating for aggressive campaigns in regions like Manchuria and China to assert Japan's dominance. Contrasting sharply with the Kodoha, the Toseiha began to emerge as a more dominant political force in the late 1930s. The Toseiha embraced a pragmatic approach, advocating for a disciplined military that could engage effectively with the complexities of modern warfare. They recognized the importance of retaining some traditional values while also integrating Western military techniques. Rather than rejecting Western influence entirely, the Toseiha believed in adapting to global shifts to ensure Japan's strength and security. The Toseiha's moderation extended to their governance strategies, as they prioritized political stability and control over radical ideology. They saw this approach as crucial for creating a robust state capable of managing Japan's expansionist ambitions without provoking the backlash that Kodoha tactics elicited. Their more calculated approach to military expansion included securing partnerships and pursuing diplomatic solutions alongside military action, thereby presenting a less confrontational image to the world. Now after Manchuria was seized and Manchukuo was ushered in, many in the Japanese military saw a crisis emerge, that required a “showa restoration' to solve. Both factions aimed to create military dictatorships under the emperor. The Kodoha saw the USSR as the number one threat to Japan and advocated an invasion of them, aka the Hokushin-ron doctrine, but the Toseiha faction prioritized a national defense state built on the idea they must build Japans industrial capabilities to face multiple enemies in the future. What really separated the two, was the Kodoha sought to use a violent coup d'etat to make ends meet, whereas the Toseiha were unwilling to go so far. The Kodoha faction was made up mostly of junior and youthful officers, typically country boys as we would call them. These were young men whose families were not the blue bloods, farmer types. They viewed the dramatic changes of Japan in light of their own family experiences, many were impoverished by the dramatic changes. A very specific thing these Kodoha boys hated were the Zaibatsu. The Zaibatsu were large Japanese business conglomerates, primarily active from the Meiji period until WW2. They combined various industries, including banking, manufacturing, and trading. Prominent examples included Mitsubishi and Sumitomo. The reason they hated the Zaibatsu was because they believed they were influenced by western thought and that they super succeeded the authority of the emperor. More or less you can think of it as “we hate the fat cats who are really running things”. Now the Toseiha faction were willing to work with the Zaibatsu to make Japan stronger. Basically they believed them to just be a necessary evil, you had to play ball to get things rolling. Random note, Hirohito's brother Prince Chichibu sympathized with the Kodoha faction and repeatedly counseled his brother that he should implement direct imperial rule even if it meant suspending the constitution, aka a show restoration. Hirohito believed his brother who was active in the IJA at the time was being radicalized. Now I cant go through the entire history of it, but this time period is known as the “government by assassination” period for Japan. Military leaders in the IJA, IJN and from within the Kodoha and Toseiha factions kept assassinating politicians and senior officers to push envelopes forward. Stating all of that, I now want to talk about the February 26th incident and I will add I am using a specific source, simply because it's my favorite. That is Herbert P Bix's Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan. In late 1934, several officers from the Imperial Way faction at the Army Cadet School were arrested for plotting a coup. Although there were no immediate repercussions, the following year, two of the same Kodoha officers, named Isobe Asaichi and Muranaka Takaji were arrested again for distributing a document accusing Toseiha faction officers, like Major General Nagata Tetsuzan, of previously drafting coup plans against the government. This time, the army's upper echelons responded firmly, condemning Isobe and Muranaka's accusations as acts of disloyalty, resulting in both officers losing their commissions. Meanwhile, other Imperial Way officers sought retaliation against Nagata, who was rumored to be planning a major purge to eliminate factionalism within the army. Tatsukichi Minobe was a Japanese statesman and scholar of constitutional law and in the 1930s he began a movement bringing up the very real issue with the Meiji constitution in relation to the role of the emperor. In August 1935, amid a populist movement denouncing Minobe's interpretation of the constitution, Lt colonel Aizawa Saburo from Kodoha faction entered Nagata's office and fatally attacked him with his katana. This marked a significant escalation in the military struggle over state reform and the push for increased military funding, which was intertwined with the movement against Minobe. Meanwhile anti- Prime Minister Okada factions within the army, continuing to use slogans like “kokutai clarification” and “denounce the organ theory,” intensified their attacks on the emperor's advisers and hereditary peers. Senior generals from the Kodoha faction arranged a public court-martial for Aizawa, held by the 1st Division, a group heavily populated by Kodoha officers based in Tokyo. When Aizawa's trial commenced on January 12, 1936, his defense team transformed it into an emotional condemnation of the Okada cabinet, the court entourage, and Minobe's constitutional theories. This strategy garnered support across the nation, even reaching unexpected places like the imperial palace, where Dowager Empress Teimei Kogo, a staunch rightist, expressed sympathy for Aizawa. However, before the trial could progress, a military mutiny disrupted proceedings in the capital. Shockwaves rippled through the army after Army Minister Hayashi dismissed Kodoha member General Mazaki from his position overseeing military education and ordered the transfer of the 1st Division to Manchuria, which ignited the largest army uprising in modern Japanese history. The uprising was orchestrated through a series of meetings held from February 18 to 22 by key individuals including Nishida, Yasuhide Kurihara, Teruzō Andō, Hisashi Kōno, Takaji Muranaka, and Asaichi Isobe. Their plan was relatively straightforward: the officers would assassinate the most prominent adversaries of the kokutai, seize control of the administrative center of the capital and the Imperial Palace, and present their demands, which included the dismissal of certain officials and the establishment of a new cabinet led by Mazaki. They did not establish long-term goals, believing that those should be determined by the Emperor. However, it is suspected that they were prepared to replace Hirohito with Prince Chichibu if necessary. The young Kodoha officers felt they had at least implicit support from several influential Imperial Japanese Army officers after making informal inquiries. This group included figures such as Araki, Minister of War Yoshiyuki Kawashima, Jinzaburō Mazaki, Tomoyuki Yamashita, Kanji Ishiwara, Shigeru Honjō, as well as their immediate superiors, Kōhei Kashii and Takeo Hori. Later, Kawashima's successor as Minister of War remarked that if all the officers who had endorsed the rebellion were forced to resign, there would not have been enough high-ranking officers left to replace them. To articulate their intentions and grievances, the young officers prepared a document titled "Manifesto of the Uprising" “Kekki Shuisho”, which they intended to present to the Emperor. Although the document was authored by Muranaka, it was written under the name of Shirō Nonaka, the highest-ranking officer involved in the plot. The document aligned with Kokutai Genri-ha ideals, criticizing the genrō, political leaders, military factions, zaibatsu, bureaucrats, and political parties for jeopardizing the kokutai with their selfishness and disregard for the Emperor, and emphasized the need for direct action: “Now, as we face immense foreign and domestic challenges, if we do not eliminate the disloyal and unjust who threaten the kokutai, if we do not remove the villains obstructing the Emperor's authority and hindering the Restoration, the Imperial vision for our nation will come to naught [...] Our duty is to purge the malevolent ministers and military factions surrounding the Emperor and eradicate their influence; we shall fulfill this mission.” Seven targets were selected for assassination for "threatening the kokutai". Keisuke Okada served as Prime Minister, where he notably advocated for the London Naval Treaty and supported the "organ theory" of the kokutai. His actions reflect a commitment to international agreements and specific ideological principles at the time. Saionji Kinmochi, a Genrō and former Prime Minister, also supported the London Naval Treaty. However, his influence extended further, as he played a role in prompting the Emperor to establish inappropriate cabinets, impacting political stability. Makino Nobuaki, the former Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal and Foreign Minister, was another key figure who supported the London Naval Treaty. He notably prevented Prince Fushimi from voicing protests to the Emperor during this period, and he established a court faction in collaboration with Saitō, further entrenching political alliances. In his capacity as Grand Chamberlain, Kantarō Suzuki supported the London Naval Treaty but faced criticism for "obstructing the Imperial virtue," suggesting tensions between political decisions and traditional values. Saitō Makoto, who served as Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal and former Prime Minister, was involved in advocating for the London Naval Treaty and played a significant role in Mazaki's dismissal. He, too, formed a court faction with Makino, indicating the intricacies of court politics. Takahashi Korekiyo, as Finance Minister and former Prime Minister, engaged in party politics with the aim of diminishing military influence. His approach was focused on maintaining the existing economic structure amid the shifting political landscape. Finally, Jōtarō Watanabe, who replaced Mazaki as Inspector General of Military Education, supported the "organ theory" of the kokutai yet faced criticism for refusing to resign, despite being considered unsuitable for his position. On the night of February 25, Tokyo experienced a heavy snowfall, which uplifted the rebel officers as it evoked memories of the 1860 Sakuradamon Incident. During this event, political activists known as shishi assassinated Ii Naosuke, the chief advisor to the Shōgun, in the name of the Emperor. The rebel forces, organized into six groups, began mobilizing their troops and departing from their barracks between 3:30 and 4:00 AM. At 5:00 AM, they launched simultaneous attacks on key targets, including Okada, Takahashi, Suzuki, Saito, the Ministry of War, and the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. At around five o'clock on the morning of February 26, 1936, a rebellion erupted, fueled by the long-standing tensions surrounding the kokutai issues that had plagued 1935. Twenty-two junior officers led over 1,400 armed soldiers and non-commissioned officers from three regiments of the 1st Division and an infantry unit of the Imperial Guards in a mutiny in snow-covered Tokyo. The attack on Okada involved a contingent of 280 men from the 1st Infantry Regiment, commanded by 1st Lieutenant Yasuhide Kurihara. The troops encircled the Prime Minister's Residence and compelled its guards to open the gates. Upon entering the compound, they attempted to locate Prime Minister Okada but were met with gunfire from four policemen stationed there. All four policemen were killed, wounding six rebel soldiers in the process. However, the shots served as a warning for Okada, prompting his brother-in-law, Colonel Denzō Matsuo, to help him find refuge. Matsuo, who closely resembled Okada, was eventually discovered by the soldiers and killed. After comparing Matsuo's wounded face to a photograph of the prime minister, the attackers mistakenly believed they had accomplished their mission. Okada managed to escape the following day, but this information was kept confidential, and he did not play any further role in the events. After Matsuo's death, Kurihara's men took up guard positions around the compound, reinforced by sixty soldiers from the 3rd Imperial Guard. In another key operation, Captain Kiyosada Kōda led a group of 160 men to seize control of the Minister of War's residence, the Ministry of War, and the General Staff Office. Upon entering the Minister's residence at 6:30 AM, they demanded to see Minister Kawashima. Once admitted, they read their manifesto aloud and presented a document detailing several demands, including: A prompt resolution to the situation that would further "advance the cause of the Restoration." A call to prevent the use of force against the Righteous Army. The arrest of Kazushige Ugaki (Governor-General of Korea), Jirō Minami (commander of the Kwantung Army), Kuniaki Koiso (commander of the Korean Army), and Yoshitsugu Tatekawa for their roles in undermining military command. The immediate dismissal of Lieutenant Colonel Akira Mutō, Colonel Hiroshi Nemoto, and Major Tadashi Katakura from the Imperial Japanese Army for promoting "factionalism." The appointment of Araki as the new commander of the Kwantung Army. Ugaki, who served as Minister of War during two separate terms, had overseen significant reductions and modernization efforts within the army. He had also failed to support the March Incident plotters, who had hoped to install him as Prime Minister. Minami, Mutō, Nemoto, and Katakura were all influential members of the Tōsei-ha faction; Katakura had been partly responsible for reporting on the Military Academy Incident. Later that morning, Isobe encountered Katakura outside the Ministry of War and shot him non-fatally in the head. During this tumultuous period, several officers sympathetic to the rebels, including General Mazaki, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, and General Ryū Saitō, joined the uprising. Saitō praised the young officers' spirit and encouraged Kawashima to accept their demands. Shortly before 9:00 am, Kawashima indicated he needed to speak with the Emperor and left for the Imperial Palace. Meanwhile, Captain Hisashi Kōno led a team of seven, comprised mostly of civilians, to attack Makino Nobuaki, who was staying at Kōfūsō, part of the ryokan Itōya in Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, with his family. Arriving at 5:45 am, they stationed two men outside while entering the inn with weapons drawn. Inside, policemen opened fire, leading to a lengthy exchange of gunfire. A policeman managed to alert Makino and his party of the danger, guiding them to a rear exit. Although the assassins fired at the escaping group, Makino successfully evaded capture. Kōno sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, and one policeman, Yoshitaka Minagawa, was killed. As Kōno was evacuated from the scene, the assailants set fire to the building. Hearing a gunshot, Kōno assumed that Makino had shot himself inside. After his recovery at a nearby military hospital, Kōno and his team were arrested by military police. Around 10:00 am, Kurihara and Nakahashi loaded a fleet of three trucks with sixty men and drove from the Prime Minister's Residence to the offices of the Asahi Shimbun, a significant liberal newspaper. They stormed the building, ordering the evacuation of employees and declaring their actions as "divine retribution for being an un-Japanese newspaper." The rebels then overturned and scattered the newspaper's type trays, containing 4,000 different characters, temporarily halting its publication. Following this attack, the men distributed copies of the uprising's manifesto to nearby newspapers before returning to the Prime Minister's Residence. On another front, 1st Lieutenant Motoaki Nakahashi of the 3rd Imperial Guard gathered 135 men and, under the pretext of paying respects at Yasukuni Shrine, marched to Takahashi Korekiyo's residence. There, he divided his forces, sending one group to attack while the other remained to guard the entrance. After breaking into the compound, Nakahashi and Lieutenant Kanji Nakajima found Takahashi in bed, where Nakahashi shot him while Nakajima delivered a fatal sword strike. Takahashi died without waking. Once his target was eliminated, Nakahashi regrouped with the soldiers and proceeded to the Imperial Palace, aiming to secure it. Entering through the western Hanzō Gate at 6:00 am, Nakahashi informed Major Kentarō Honma, the palace guard commander, that he had been dispatched to reinforce the gates due to earlier attacks. Honma, already aware of the uprisings, accepted Nakahashi's arrival. He was assigned to help secure the Sakashita Gate, the primary entrance to the Emperor's residence. Nakahashi planned to signal nearby rebel troops at police headquarters once he controlled access to the Emperor. However, he struggled to contact his allies, and by 8:00 am, Honma learned of his involvement in the uprising and ordered him, at gunpoint, to vacate the palace grounds. Nakahashi complied and returned to join Kurihara at the Prime Minister's Residence, while his soldiers remained at the gate until relieved later that day, preventing their inclusion in the government's official count of rebel forces. Elsewhere, 1st Lieutenant Naoshi Sakai led a detachment of 120 men from the 3rd Infantry Regiment to Saitō Makoto's home in Yotsuya. After surrounding the policemen on guard, five soldiers entered the residence and found Saitō and his wife, Haruko, in their bedroom. They shot Saitō dead, prompting Haruko to plead for her life, saying, "Please kill me instead!" While they pulled her away, she was unwittingly wounded by stray gunfire. Following Saitō's assassination, two officers directed another group to target General Watanabe, while the remaining men moved to strategically position themselves northeast of the Ministry of War. In Kōjimachi, Captain Teruzō Andō commanded 200 men from the 3rd Infantry Regiment to assault Suzuki's residence across from the Imperial Palace. After disarming the police on duty, they located Suzuki in his bedroom and shot him twice. When Andō moved to deliver the coup de grâce with his sword, Suzuki's wife implored to be allowed to do it herself, believing her husband to be fatally wounded. Andō obliged and, apologizing for the act, explained it was for the nation's sake. After saluting Suzuki, the soldiers left to guard the Miyakezaka junction north of the Ministry of War. Following the assault on Saitō, a party of twenty men, led by 2nd Lieutenants Tarō Takahashi and Yutaka Yasuda, headed to Watanabe's residence in Ogikubo after 7:00 AM. Despite the two-hour delay since previous attacks, no measures had been taken to alert Watanabe. As they attempted to storm the front entrance, military police inside opened fire, wounding Yasuda and another soldier. The troops then gained entry through the rear, confronting Watanabe's wife outside their bedroom. After shoving her aside, they found Watanabe using a futon as cover. He opened fire, prompting one soldier to retaliate with a light machine gun. Takahashi then rushed in and fatally stabbed Watanabe, witnessed by his nine-year-old daughter, Kazuko, who hid nearby. The soldiers departed, taking their wounded to a hospital before positioning themselves in northern Nagatachō. In a significant move, Captain Shirō Nonaka led nearly a third of the rebel forces, comprising 500 men from the 3rd Infantry Regiment, to assault the Tokyo Metropolitan Police headquarters. Their objective was to secure communication equipment and prevent dispatch of the police's Emergency Service Unit. Meeting no resistance, they quickly occupied the building, possibly due to a strategic decision to leave the situation in the military's hands. After securing the police headquarters, 2nd Lieutenant Kinjirō Suzuki led a small group to attack Fumio Gotō's residence, the Home Minister's, but found that Gotō was not home, thus allowing him to escape. This attack appeared to result from Suzuki's independent decision, rather than a coordinated effort among the officers. Despite all of these actions, the Kodoha boys had failed to secure the Sakashita Gate to the palace, which allowed the palace to maintain communication with the outside world, and they neglected to address potential naval interventions. At the Yokosuka naval base, Rear Adm. Yonai Mitsumasa and his chief of staff, Inoue Shigeyoshi, positioned marines to defend the Navy Ministry and prepared warships in Tokyo Bay to suppress the rebellion. By the morning of February 28, after unsuccessful negotiations through sympathetic officers at army headquarters, the commander under martial law transmitted an imperial order to disperse. Most troops returned to their barracks, one officer committed suicide, and the remaining leaders surrendered, resulting in the uprising ending with minimal further violence. Nevertheless, martial law in Tokyo continued for nearly five months. The rebel officers had initially planned for General Kawashima, a staunch ally of the Kodoha, to relay their intentions to the emperor, who they assumed would issue a decree for a “Showa restoration.” Despite their radical objectives of overthrowing the political order, the mutineers, like other military and civilian extremists of the 1930s, sought to operate within the imperial framework and maintain the kokutai. They believed the emperor was under the control of his advisers and lacked a genuine will of his own. Once the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal and the Grand Chamberlain were removed, they expected the emperor to appoint General Mazaki as prime minister, a leader they believed would reinforce the military and effectively address the China issue. At the onset of the insurrection, they had a real chance of success. The Tokyo military police commander, General Kashii Kohei, sympathized with their cause, and the emperor's chief aide, General Honjo, was related to rebel officer Capain Yamaguchi Ichitaro. Support for the mutineers was present at military bases nationwide. Historian Hata Ikuhiko notes that the rebels contacted General Honjo by both phone and written message before attacking the Okada cabinet. As the first in the imperial entourage to learn of the mutiny, Honjo could have warned the intended targets but chose not to do so. By the time he arrived at court at 6:00 am. on the 26th, key advisors like Chief Secretary Kido, Imperial Household Minister Yuasa Kurahei, and Vice Grand Chamberlain Hirohata Tadakata were already aware of the potential danger. Suzuki was murdered, and the emperor was deeply affected, awakening to the news at 5:40 am from the chamberlain on night duty, Kanroji Osanaga. He learned that his old ministers had been attacked and a coup was underway. Upon receiving this information, Hirohito resolved to suppress the uprising. He was outraged by the killing of his ministers and feared that the rebels might use his brother, Prince Chichibu, to force him to abdicate. He donned his army uniform and summoned Honjo, ordering him to “end it immediately and turn this misfortune into a blessing.” Hirohito adopted a strategy proposed by Kido, who had acted swiftly earlier that morning, instructing Honjo to assess the Imperial Guard Division's potential actions if the mutineers advanced on the Palace. Kido aimed to prevent the establishment of a new provisional cabinet until the mutiny was fully quelled. At 9:30 am Army Minister Kawashima, who had previously met with one of the rebel officers, arrived at court. He urged the emperor to form a cabinet that would “clarify the kokutai, stabilize national life, and fulfill national defense.” Surprised by Kawashima's tone, Hirohito reprimanded him for not prioritizing the suppression of the mutiny. He also expressed his frustration to Chief of the Navy General Staff Prince Fushimi, dismissing him when he inquired about forming a new cabinet. Later that day, Kawashima met with the Supreme Military Council, consisting mainly of army officers sympathetic to the rebels. The council decided to attempt persuasion before relaying the emperor's orders a move contrary to Hirohito's directive. According to historian Otabe Yuji, an “instruction” was issued to the rebel officers at 10:50 am, acknowledging their motives and suggesting the emperor might show them leniency. This message was communicated to the ringleaders by martial law commander General Kashii. That evening, when members of the Okada cabinet came to submit their resignations, Hirohito insisted they remain in power until the mutiny was resolved. On February 27, the second day of the uprising, Hirohito announced “administrative martial law” based on Article 8 of the Imperial Constitution. This invoked his sovereign powers to address the crisis while freeing him from needing cabinet approval for his actions. Hirohito displayed remarkable energy throughout the subsequent days, sending chamberlains to summon Honjo for updates and threatening to lead the Imperial Guard Division himself when dissatisfied with the reports. Honjo, however, resisted the emperor's demands and exhibited sympathy for the rebels. During the uprising, Hirohito met with Prince Chichibu, who had recently returned from Hirosaki. Their discussions reportedly led Chichibu to distance himself from the rebels. However, rumors of his sympathy for them persisted, leading to concerns about potential conflicts within the imperial family. On the second day, Rear Admiral Yonai and his chief of staff demonstrated their loyalty to Hirohito. By February 29, the fourth day of the uprising, Hirohito had reasserted his authority, troops were returning to their barracks, and most rebel leaders were captured. Seventeen of these leaders were court-martialed and executed in July without legal representation. Shortly after, during the obon festival, Hirohito allegedly instructed a military aide to secure seventeen obon lanterns for the palace. This action, though secret, may have provided him some personal comfort amidst the turmoil. An investigation following the mutiny revealed that the rebels' sense of crisis was amplified by the recent general elections, which had shown an anti-military sentiment among voters. Despite their populist rhetoric, most ringleaders were not motivated by the agricultural depression; their goal was to support the kokutai by advocating for increased military rearmament. During this period, military spending steadily rose from 3.47% of GNP in 1931 to 5.63% in 1936. Intriguingly, the ringleaders and their senior commanders shared a desire for state control over production to mobilize resources fully for total war. While united in this goal, their ideas about how to achieve a “Showa restoration” varied greatly, with some leaders, like Isobe, calling for complete economic consolidation and a return to strong state power. The February mutiny reinforced Hirohito's belief in the constitutional framework that underpinned his military authority. He became increasingly cautious about decisions that could compromise his command and developed closer ties to the army's Control faction, justifying military spending increases. Yet, the memory of the mutiny left him feeling uncertain about the throne's stability. Now you know me, whenever I can bring up Hirohito's involvement in the war related times I gotta do. After WW2, in an apparent effort to downplay his role as supreme commander, Hirohito provided a deliberately distorted account of the February events. “I issued an order at that time for the rebel force to be suppressed. This brings to mind Machida Chuji, the finance minister. He was very worried about the rebellion's adverse effect on the money market and warned me that a panic could occur unless I took firm measures. Therefore I issued a strong command to have [the uprising] put down. As a rule, because a suppression order also involves martial law, military circles, who cannot issue such an order on their own, need the mutual consent of the government. However, at the time, Okada's whereabouts were unknown. As the attitude of the Army Ministry seemed too lenient, I issued a strict order. Following my bitter experiences with the Tanaka cabinet, I had decided always to wait for the opinions of my advisers before making any decision, and not to go against their counsel. Only twice, on this occasion and at the time of the ending of the war, did I positively implement my own ideas. Ishiwara Kanji of the Army General Staff Office also asked me, through military aide Chojiri [Kazumoto], to issue a suppression order. I don't know what sort of a person Ishiwara is, but on this occasion he was correct, even though he had been the instigator of the Manchurian Incident. Further, my chief military aide, Honjo, brought me the plan drafted by Yamashita Hobun, in which Yamashita asked me to please send an examiner because the three leaders of the rebel army were likely to commit suicide. However, I thought that sending an examiner would imply that they had acted according to their moral convictions and were deserving of respect. . . . So I rejected Honjo's proposal, and [instead] issued the order to suppress them. I received no report that generals in charge of military affairs had gone and urged the rebels to surrender.” On February 26, when Hirohito ordered the immediate suppression of the rebels, his anger was directed not only at the insurgents who had assassinated his closest advisors but also at senior army officers who were indecisive in executing the crackdown. The following day, in addition to his role as Minister of Commerce and Industry, Machida took on the responsibilities of finance minister. Concerns over economic panic and confusion contributed to the emperor's sense of urgency, despite not being the primary motivation for his actions. Hirohito believed that every hour of delay tarnished Japan's international reputation. Since the Manchurian Incident, the emperor had frequently clashed with the military regarding encroachments on his authority, though never about fundamental policy issues. At times, he had managed to assert his political views during policy discussions, similar to his earlier influence under the Hamaguchi cabinet. The February 26 mutiny highlighted to Hirohito and Yuasa his privy seal from March 1936 to June 1940, and the first lord keeper of the privy seal to attend court regularly the necessity of fully exercising the emperor's supreme command whenever the situation demanded it. Even when faced with opposition from Honjo, Hirohito managed to gain support and assert his authority through a decisive approach. His resolution marked the end of a period during which alienated “young officers” attempted to leverage his influence as a reformist figure to challenge a power structure they could not manipulate effectively. However, Hirohito learned how to adeptly manage that establishment in most situations. The decision-making process within the government was characterized by secrecy, indirect communication, vague policy drafting, and information manipulation, creating a landscape of confusion, misunderstanding, and constant intrigue aimed at achieving consensus among elites. This was the modus operandi in Tokyo and a reflection of how the emperor operated. Once again, Hirohito reminded the tightly-knit elite that he was essential to the functioning of the system. On May 4, 1936, during his address at the opening ceremony of the Sixty-ninth Imperial Diet, while Tokyo remained under martial law, Hirohito closed the chapter on the February mutiny. Initially, he contemplated sending a strong message of censure to the military, but after considerable deliberation over three months, he ultimately chose to issue a brief, innocuous statement: “We regret the recent incident that occurred in Tokyo.” The response from his audience of Diet members and military officials was one of startled awe, with some privately expressing disappointment. Once again, at a critical juncture, Hirohito avoided an opportunity to publicly rein in the military through his constitutional role. Nonetheless, due to his behind-the-scenes actions, the drift in domestic policy that had characterized Japan since the Manchurian Incident came to an end. In the following fourteen months, the emperor and his advisors largely aligned with the army and navy's demands for increased military expansion and state-driven industrial development. 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. So some very unruly young Japanese officers got the bright idea of forcing a showa restoration by killing all the culprits they believed held their emperor hostage. Little did they know, this event spelt the end of the Kodoha faction and rise of the Toseiha faction. Henceforth the military was even more in charge and would get even more insane.
Former acting Navy Secretary Tom Harker and retired Rear Adm. Christian “Boris” Becker who led the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, now senior advisers with Pantheon Data, join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the commentary they co-wrote with Pantheon Data CEO Kris Kenefic, — “The Need for Decision-Making Speed: Leveraging Enterprise Data for National Security” — on how to speed acquisition of data and AI capabilities that can help commanders with everything from faster and better decision-making to accountability; impediments to change; how to accelerate the acquisition process; and keys to ensuring cybersecurity.
If you're a homeschooling parent looking for a unique way to build leadership, confidence, and real-world skills in your child, you'll love learning about the Sea Cadets. Today we're joined by Rear Adm. Andrew Lennon, U.S. Navy (retired), Executive Director of Sea Cadets, to talk about why more homeschooling families are getting involved. Find the show notes at https://www.4onemore.com/304
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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing. Tomorrow marks day 50 of the ceasefire agreement. Fabian explains where the IDF is currently operating in the Gaza Strip and how quickly it could reassemble into war footing. A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that over 745 civilians from the Alawite minority had been killed in recent days by security forces and their allies, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad. Coincidentally or not, the IDF said troops captured and destroyed numerous weapons during missions in southern Syria. Is this publication of the IDF's Syria mission a message to the new government there? Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews were escorted by the military on Friday to the traditionally considered burial place of a Babylonian scholar on the Lebanon border, after weeks of illegal attempts to reach the site. Later on Friday, the IDF carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, saying it targeted Hezbollah military sites. We learn about the IDF's current operations in Lebanon during the ceasefire. The Israel Defense Force’s chief spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, is to end his role in the coming weeks and retire from the military, the IDF announced on Friday. Many have seen this step as a de facto dismissal, as Hagari was not given a promotion for his work as IDF spokesman during the war. Fabian weighs in. Marking International Women's Day, Fabian and Borschel-Dan have a brief conversation about the role of women in IDF leadership. As women are slowly rising in the ranks in combat roles, could we see a female chief of staff in the next 20 years? Please see today's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: 745 civilians killed in clashes between Syrian regime and pro-Assad forces, says watchdog IDF says it seized, destroyed weapons in ‘targeted raids’ in southern Syria IDF says it struck terror targets in Lebanon and Gaza amid ceasefires IDF escorts hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews to pray at tomb straddling Lebanon border IDF spokesman Hagari to retire from military, in move widely seen as dismissal Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Israeli soldiers operating inside the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, on February 9, 2025. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Trump administration fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, breaking with decades of precedent as part of a broader purge of senior military leaders. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said the administration would replace the top lawyers for the Army, Navy and Air Force. Geoff Bennett discussed the changes with retired Rear Adm. James McPherson. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Trump administration fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, breaking with decades of precedent as part of a broader purge of senior military leaders. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said the administration would replace the top lawyers for the Army, Navy and Air Force. Geoff Bennett discussed the changes with retired Rear Adm. James McPherson. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Michael Allen speaks with retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, Senior Director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He shares insights on the Ukraine war, examining Russia's tactical advantage, the challenges Ukraine faces amid inconsistent aid, and the vital role of international alliances. He also explores geopolitical tensions in the Pacific and strategies for sustaining U.S. influence on the global stage.
Guests: Matthew Paxton, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America; Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va.; Ret. Navy Capt. Brent Sadler, senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation; And Ret. Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Sources and additional reading: Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress (PDF); U.S. Navy budget materials; "Navy adds $1B to unconventional effort to boost sub production," by Lauren Williams, reporting Sept. 2024; Defense Department's 2024 Defense Industrial Base strategy; And "Restoring Our Maritime Strength: An agenda for the next president's first hundred days," by Brent Sadler and Jerry Hendrix, writing in the National Review in late October.
-Rear Adm. John Meier (ret.) is a 1986 graduate of United States Naval Academy and was "winged" as a Naval Aviator in August 1988.-In his 37 years of Naval service, he achieved over 4,000 flight hours & 675 carrier landings, 6 separate command tours, and eventually ended his career with the title of ‘Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic', achieving the title of second highest ranking Naval Aviator in the U.S. Navy-In this role, he was responsible for 40,000+ personnel, six aircraft carriers, 2500+ aircraft and an ~$8 billion annual operating budget.-John's operational assignments include Electronic Attack Squadron-141 (VAQ-141), Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), VAQ-128, and executive officer onboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), during which the command was recognized with the 2008, 2009 & 2010 Battle “E” and the 2009 Safety “S.” Command tours include VAQ-136, earning the Safety “S” and Battle “E” in 2004 as well as the 2005 Retention Excellence award; USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44), earning the 2011 Battle “E”; and Precommissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) earning the 2014 &2015 Retention Excellence awards.-His shore assignments include tours at VAQ-129, where he was recognized as Instructor Pilot of the Year in 1995; EA-6B placement officer at Navy Personnel Command; senior operations officer and emergency actions officer on the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the National Military Command Center; requirements officer for EA-18G at the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) N88; assistant chief of staff force readiness officer at Commander, Naval Air Forces; assistant commander, Navy Personnel Command for Career Management (PERS-4); and commander, Navy Warfare Development Command.-Meier has participated in operations around the world since Desert Storm, lead Southern Partnership Station and built the crew and culture of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) as her first commanding officer.WATCH - O2X | Integrated: U.S. Navy's HSCWL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko0quvMM7csFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessBuilding Homes for Heroes:https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f
Hey, hey we're all Monkees; Waymo rides; Sober Outfitters; the cruel passage of time; Telegram CEO arrested in France; Zuckerberg's bizarre open letter; Uber slapped with a big Dutch fine; Tesla semi crash; tariffs on Chinese EVs; NFT artist sues the SEC; Google Ireland refused data center due to power grid; solar panels on self-storage rooftops; Ted Lasson returning; Oasis reunion; the Grand Tour reaches the end of the road; Shkreli; Wonka; Palm Royale; Steve Martin; Starfleet Academy; another wearable AI, Plaud; AI news.Sponsors:1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!Show notes at https://gog.show/663FOLLOW UPThe Monkees PlaylistBurglar Discovers You Can “Peel” Cybertruck and Access the InsideTesla deletes its blog post stating all cars have self-driving hardwareSober OutfittersKittlIN THE NEWSAfter CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, Telegram says it's 'absurd' to blame a platform if users abuse itTelegram CEO charges include distributing CSAM and money launderingZuckerberg Vows to Stay Neutral This Election, Complains Biden Pushed Meta to Censor Covid ContentUber gets slapped with €290 million fineNTSB sends team to investigate California crash and lithium-ion battery fire involving a Tesla SemiCanada follows the US by slapping a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs“Should art be regulated by the SEC?” NFT artists file lawsuitGoogle Ireland refused planning permission for data centre due to insufficient capacity on power gridSelf-storage rooftops will become a nationwide 100MW+ solar farmMEDIA CANDY'Ted Lasso' is plotting a return for Season 4 as cast options have been picked up for Brett Goldstein, Hannah Waddingham and Jeremy Swift.Gallaghers could earn more from Oasis reunion than ‘they made in entire 90s'“The Grand Tour” reaches the end of the road on Sept 13Martin Shkreli must surrender his Wu-Tang album copiesWonkaPalm RoyaleSTEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 piecesStarfleet Academy Beams Into ProductionEverything to Remember Before Rings of Power ReturnsSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story | Official TrailerAPPS & DOODADSThis Wearable AI Notetaker Will Transcribe Your Meetings—and Someday, Your Entire LifeJust Press RecordMacWhisperWhat's Really Going On in Machine Learning? Some Minimal Models by Stephen WolframWhat Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work?Do Users Write More Insecure Code with AI Assistants?Most AI text detectors aren't as reliable as advertised, study findsAI Appears to Be Slowly Killing ItselfWhen A.I.'s Output Is a Threat to A.I. ItselfMarty Mcfly goes back to the time of Jesus to warn him of what is about to happen to himWhat could be better, Muppets, Mad Max and AI!CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSNSA releases copy of internal lecture delivered by computing giant Rear Adm. Grace HopperCapt. Grace Hopper on Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software, and People (Part One, 1982)Capt. Grace Hopper on Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software, and People (Part Two, 1982)Sober OutfittersDive into the show notes and all the links from today's episode at GOG.show/663Feeling generous? Keep this top-notch entertainment rolling by dropping us a few bucks at GOG.show/donate. Every bit helps!Head over to GOG.show to find the link to our Discord channel and chat with us and other fans.Got something to say? Send your feedback, comments, or awesome links to GOG.show/contact.Show us some love! Leave a review at GOG.show/review. A 5-star rating might just get your review read on the air!Stay Grumpy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 57 - METOC ME-talks with Maritime Space Officer (MSO) Flag Lead RADM John Okon. In this METOC ME-talks episode, hosts LCDR Alanna Youngblood and LT Daniel Petersen swap leadership outlooks for every occasion and hard-won life transitions with RADM Okon. This episode was recorded on March 6, 2024. Rear Adm. John A. Okon is a native of Syracuse, New York, and graduated from the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Oceanography. He holds Master's Degrees in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California, and in National Security Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Upon commissioning, he initially served as a surface warfare officer and transferred to naval oceanography in 1995. He now serves as a member of the Navy's Information Warfare Community. At sea, Okon served aboard USS Ticonderoga (CG 47) as first lieutenant, administrative officer and navigator and aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as meteorologist and oceanographer Ashore, he served as optimum track ship router at the Naval Atlantic Meteorology and Oceanography Center; aide to commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command; operations officer and executive assistant to the deputy director for regional operations, Joint Staff; senior oceanography assignment and placement officer, Navy Personnel Command; and executive assistant to the deputy chief of naval operations for information warfare and director of naval intelligence. Okon commanded Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Warfare Center in Yokosuka, Japan, and Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center in Monterey. As a flag officer, Okon commanded Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and served as the oceanographer of the Navy, navigator of the Navy, and hydrographer of the Navy. Personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and various personal, campaign and service awards. The Trident Room Podcast is brought to you by the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation. http://www.npsfoundation.org For comments, suggestions, and critiques, please email us at TridentRoomPodcastHost@nps.edu, and find us online at nps.edu/tridentroompodcast. Thank you!
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We'll start things off with Mike's take on President Biden's mental acuity, and why it's a national security issue. We'll take a look at this week's NATO summit marking the 75th anniversary of the military alliance. Joining us to talk about the summit is retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, who will share his expert analysis on these critical issues. Startling revelations from space: new images showing the expansion of Chinese spy bases in Cuba. Retired Army Col. John Mills will join us to discuss the implications of these findings on national security. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB Code: PDB
The Israeli military said on May 17 that its troops in Gaza had found the bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by the Hamas terrorist organization during its Oct. 7 attack, including 22-year-old German-Israeli Shani Louk. The military identified the other two bodies as those of a 28-year-old woman, Amit Buskila, and a 56-year-old man, Itzhak Gelerenter. All three were killed by Hamas at the Nova music festival, an outdoor dance party held near the Gaza border on Oct. 6 and into Oct. 7, IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said at a press conference. Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Oversight Committee voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress on Thursday night despite President Joe Biden's intervention to block them from obtaining his recorded interviews with special counsel Robert Hur. The measures would need to pass the full House before a referral is made to the Justice Department, but whether House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will bring the resolutions to the floor remains unclear. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has pardoned former U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting an armed Black Lives Matter protester who wielded an AK-47. Abbott issued a May 16 proclamation indicating that Perry has been granted a full pardon and the restoration of full civil rights of citizenship, while taking aim at Travis County District Attorney José Garza for allegedly directing the lead investigator to withhold exculpatory evidence and demonstrating “unethical and biased misuse” of his office in prosecuting Perry. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
Defense One Executive Editor Bradley Peniston speaks with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti; and Defense One's Patrick Tucker sat down with Fourth Fleet commander Rear Adm. James Aiken (at the 28:09 mark). You can watch both of these interviews on Defense One's YouTube page, here.