Podcasts about separatists

"You're a bold one!" An episode all about our beloved General Grievous!! We just couldn't resist talking about the cranky, snarky Separatist leader. But we have to confess, we learned some things along the way... like why Grievous hates the Jedi and what parts of him are still organic.Support us on Patreon for as little as $3/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/MostThingsKenobi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠most_things_kenobi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mostthingskenobi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MostThingsKenobi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠most_things_kenobi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MostThingsKenobi

Da ist der Roman endlich: The Mask of Fear von Alexander Freed hat alles, was wir uns von einem politischen Roman wünschen und ist trotzdem oder gerade deshalb so schwer zu greifen. Eine Politikerin, die Idealismus mit Pragmatismus tarnt, ein Politiker, der Idealist ist und dazu steht, und ein verlorener Separatist, der nach dem Sinn in all dem Dasein sucht. Allein dieser Satz sorgt schon für unzählige, mögliche Interpretationen und das ist gerade mal der Anfang. Grund für Ines, Theo und Tobias ausgiebig über ein weiteres Meisterwerk von Alexander Freed zu reden. Denn obwohl wir alle hier und da Kritik üben können und auch müssen, ist es der Roman, der so nah an der Realität ist, dass die Suche nach Eskapismus nach dem Lesen gerechtfertigt ist. Wie schafft Freed es, grundlegende Mechanismen menschlichen Lebens perfekt zu spiegeln, sodass sich alles so vertraut anfühlt und doch in Star Wars spielt? Welche Maske der Angst tragen all die Figuren, die sie von PTSD zum Vergessen und zur Sinnlosigkeit des Daseins führt? Warum sitzen wir nach dem Lesen da und sind beeindruckt, obwohl wir nur die Hälfte des Romans noch vor Augen haben? All diese und viele Fragen mehr werden in dieser Ausgabe besprochen. Ein für mich besonderer JediCast, der dem Werk hoffentlich gerecht wird! Zeitmarken spoilerfreier Teil 00:00:00 - Begrüßung 00:02:20 - Erwartungen an Freed 00:07:55 - Größte Stärke 00:10:00 - Eskapismus vs. Realismus? 00:16:09 - Die Schwäche 00:20:18 - Figurengewinn 00:22:32 - Leseempfehlung! Spoilerteil 00:25:50 - Ein äußerst rudimentärer Überblick über die Handlung 00:30:49 - Wer trägt die "Maske der Angst"? 00:35:18 - Die schweigende Mehrheit 00:45:34 - Idealismus vs. Pragmatismus 01:00:50 - Die Wiedervereinigung 01:14:28 - Die (neue) imperiale Realität 01:28:45 - Zuerst stirbt die Moral 01:40:26 - Politische Attentate und die Moralfrage 01:47:41 - Als Zweites stirbt die Wahrheit 01:57:57 - Saw III: Kein Point of View für dich 02:03:00 - Pairing with Perrin 02:06:32 - Die Multikrise und die ungreifbare Handlung 02:10:16 - Die Brutalität der Gleichgültigkeit 02:18:34 - Der Zündstein der Rebellion 02:26:50 - Fazit Blick in die Datenbank Zur Werksübersicht von Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear, geschrieben von Alexander Freed Die englische Version erschien am 25. Februar 2025 bei Random House Worlds Am selben Tag erschien auch eine englische Hörbuch-Version, gelesen von January LaVoy Zudem sind Sondereditionen von B&N, Inkstone und Goldsboro erschienen Auf Deutsch erscheint der Roman voraussichtlich am 26. November 2025 bei Blanvalet Die Rezension Matthias hat das Werk zu Release für euch rezensiert. Er war auch sehr begeistert von dem Werk, sah jedoch einige willkürliche Sprünge in der Handlung, die er wenig nachvollziehbar fand. So findet er: "für einen Roman, der sich ansonst so gut und planvoll durch die politische und geheimdienstliche Welt schlängelt, sind solch einfachen und wackeligen Abkürzungen doch schon ein Bruch, über den man sich erstmal ein paar Seiten hinweg erholen muss". Am Ende vergibt er vier von fünf Holocrons. Den JediCast abonnieren Wir sind auf allen gängigen Podcast-Plattformen vertreten! Abonniert uns also gerne auf Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts (etc.), oder fügt bequem unsere Feeds in euren präferierten Podcast-Player ein. Alle Links dazu findet ihr oben unter dem Player verlinkt sowie auch jederzeit unter dem Audioplayer in der rechten Sidebar. Wir freuen uns auch immer über Bewertungen auf den jeweiligen Podcast-Seiten. Falls ihr umfangreichere Anmerkungen habt, schreibt auch gerne eine Mail an podcast@jedi-bibliothek.de! Eure Meinung Nun seid ihr dran! Habt ihr den Roman bereits gelesen oder gehört? Wie gefiel euch der Aufbau rund um die drei großen PoV-Figuren und vor allem die Bezüge zur Realität? Kann es für euch auch zu viel Realismus geben, oder ist dieses Werk genau das richtige, in dieser Zeit? Schreibt es uns gerne in die Kommentare!

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While Senator Amidala spies on an old flame in the Senate, a very jealous Anakin Skywalker goes undercover as her pilot and bodyguard as they attempt to find evidence of corruption.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on “Senate Spy,” What this episode is actually about, The complicated relationship between Neimoidia, the Trade Federation, the Republic, and the Separatists, Senator Rush Clovis, Senator for the Banking Clan and former love interest for Senator Amidala, The tension between Padmé and Anakin throughout this episode and their quarrels, Senator Lott Dod's reception of Amidala on Neimoidia, Padmé's role as spy, and The resolution of this mission. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 861.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

What happened when Separatists from the Church of England left for North America? The Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our nine-episode series, “Pilgrims, Puritans, and the Founding of New England.” In episode 2, we move to New England and the Puritan settlements, discussing how the Separatists left for North America, the settlement at Plymouth Plantation, the difference between Pilgrims and Puritans, and the Puritans who didn't separate from the Church of England. Resources in this episode: All episodes in The Puritan Movement series Find more from Dr. MacKenzie here Recommended reading from Dr. MacKenzie includes: Worldly Saints by Leland Ryken, English Puritanism by John Spurr,  Reformation in England  by Peter Marshall,  Puritan Christianity in America: Religion and Life in 17th Century Massachusetts  by  John Carden, and  Pilgrim's Progress  by John Bunyan. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

This week Will and Chloe are talking about separatist leaders Wot Tambor and Count Dooku! Thank you for watching! We hope you enjoy the episode if you do and would like to see more from us like and subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out more content from us on our Instagram and Tiktok pages. We appreciate all of you listeners! May the force be with you!

In this powerful sermon commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers' voyage to America on the Mayflower, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones draws profound lessons from their example for Christians today. He begins by emphasizing the importance of studying church history, particularly this period of transition in the early 17th century which parallels our own age. Dr. Lloyd-Jones outlines the historical context of the Separatist movement that led to the Pilgrims' departure, highlighting their desire for a pure church based on Scripture alone. He praises their godly character, doctrinal orthodoxy, and willingness to sacrifice all for their convictions. At the same time, Dr. Lloyd-Jones notes some of their imperfections, such as attempting to establish a theocracy. The heart of his message focuses on the Pilgrims' view of life as a spiritual pilgrimage and their trust in God's providential care, as evidenced by remarkable circumstances surrounding their settlement in Plymouth. Dr. Lloyd-Jones then issues a stirring challenge to his listeners, asking if they hold to the same doctrines and are willing to act on their beliefs as the Pilgrims did. He argues that their example calls modern evangelicals to separate from theological liberalism, sacramentalism, and ecumenical compromise with Rome. Dr. Lloyd-Jones concludes by exhorting his audience not to honor the Pilgrims hypocritically, but to follow in their path by taking a courageous stand for biblical truth and the purity of the church, even at great personal cost.

In this powerful sermon commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers' voyage to America on the Mayflower, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones draws profound lessons from their example for Christians today. He begins by emphasizing the importance of studying church history, particularly this period of transition in the early 17th century which parallels our own age. Dr. Lloyd-Jones outlines the historical context of the Separatist movement that led to the Pilgrims' departure, highlighting their desire for a pure church based on Scripture alone. He praises their godly character, doctrinal orthodoxy, and willingness to sacrifice all for their convictions. At the same time, Dr. Lloyd-Jones notes some of their imperfections, such as attempting to establish a theocracy. The heart of his message focuses on the Pilgrims' view of life as a spiritual pilgrimage and their trust in God's providential care, as evidenced by remarkable circumstances surrounding their settlement in Plymouth. Dr. Lloyd-Jones then issues a stirring challenge to his listeners, asking if they hold to the same doctrines and are willing to act on their beliefs as the Pilgrims did. He argues that their example calls modern evangelicals to separate from theological liberalism, sacramentalism, and ecumenical compromise with Rome. Dr. Lloyd-Jones concludes by exhorting his audience not to honor the Pilgrims hypocritically, but to follow in their path by taking a courageous stand for biblical truth and the purity of the church, even at great personal cost. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29

Star Wars Generations: Revisiting The Clone Wars Season 1 Ryloth ArcIn this episode of Star Wars Generations, hosts Matthew and Erin dive into the Ryloth arc (episodes "Storm Over Ryloth," "Innocents of Ryloth," and "Liberty on Ryloth") from the first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Rather than doing a complete rewatch, they're focusing on their favorite episodes from each season, sharing perspectives across different generations of Star Wars fans.Erin chose the Ryloth arc, which focuses on the Republic's attempt to liberate the Twi'lek homeworld from Separatist occupation. The hosts break down the three-episode storyline, examining how each episode builds upon different aspects of war – from space battles to ground assaults to the civilian impact.What lessons does Ahsoka learn about command?The hosts discuss how "Storm Over Ryloth" shows Ahsoka Tano's early leadership struggles when she disobeys orders during a space battle, resulting in lost clone trooper lives. Matthew and Erin analyze how this mirrors Anakin Skywalker's own leadership style and foreshadows later character development. They debate whether the Jedi's approach to military command shows their fundamental unsuitability for wartime leadership.How does "Innocents of Ryloth" show the human side of clone troopers?Erin explains why "Innocents of Ryloth" resonates so deeply with her. The story follows clone troopers Waxer and Boil as they encounter a young Twi'lek girl named Numa. The episode showcases the clones' humanity beyond their military purpose, with Waxer's immediate compassion contrasting with Boil's initial reluctance. This connection becomes even more poignant when listeners learn that Waxer appears later in the series during the Battle of Umbara.What political themes emerge in the Ryloth liberation storyline?Matthew highlights how the Ryloth arc explores the complex political reality of war, where planets and their people become caught between opposing forces. The hosts discuss the conflict between Twi'lek freedom fighter Cham Syndulla (father of Rebels character Hera Syndulla) and Senator Orn Free Taa, examining how this storyline shows that not all Republic-aligned characters have the best interests of their people at heart.Other topics discussed include:Rose Tico's famous quote from The Last Jedi ("We don't win by fighting what we hate, we win by saving what we love") and how it connects to the clone troopers' mission on RylothSeparatist leader Wat Tambor's portrayal as a calculating villain focused on stealing Ryloth's resourcesHow the storyline foreshadows events in later Star Wars series like Rebels and The Bad BatchThe Clone Wars' consistent examination of how wars impact civilian populations caught in the crossfireNuma's character and her later appearances in Star Wars RebelsClone trooper individuality and personality development through visual and character choicesThe hosts wrap up by teasing next week's episode featuring Alex's picks: "Rookies," "Lair of Grievous," and "Trespass," which will explore a newly knighted Jedi, the Kaleesh cyborg general, and more Clone Wars adventures. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

Hostage rescue after train seized by Pakistan separatists; the world digests a 25% tax on steel in Donald Trump’s tariff war, a road through the Amazon ironically being built for climate summit. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Adam Gilchrist on Donald Trump’s Tariff War, Hostage Rescue in Pakistan and Road Through the Amazon for a climate summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Adam Gilchrist on Donald Trump’s Tariff War, Hostage Rescue in Pakistan and Road Through the Amazon for a climate summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hostage rescue after train seized by Pakistan separatists; the world digests a 25% tax on steel in Donald Trump’s tariff war, a road through the Amazon ironically being built for climate summit. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The intro episode to a three part arc that dives deep into the politics of the Republic and the Separatists, introducing some characters that will be surprisingly impactful to the wider galaxy even if they are just barely given some screen time here. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastsCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/C44PeM5RSf

Baloch separatist groups to fight under one unified military command to counter Pakistan & China

The Clone Wars have begun. On innumerable worlds across the stars, the manufactured armies of the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems are doing battle against each other for the fate of the Republic.Led by the valiant Jedi Knights, the Republic's Grand Army has begun to relentlessly hunt the evil Separatist commanders and foil their schemes.Should any of the Jedi falter in their mission, the Inquiry Division of the SBI stands ready to dispatch specialists to ensure that peace and justice are upheld throughout the galaxy....Support the show

In this interview with Dr. James Renihan we discuss who was part of the Separatist Movement.

Mace Windu leads the Republic's final push for victory on Ryloth, but he has to recruit some help from the local Twi'lek resistance fighters to make it happen first.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode, Mace Windu's feature role and portrayal, The introduction of Cham Syndulla, the resistance leader on Ryloth, Cham Syndulla's reluctance to accept Jedi and Republic assistance, The appearance of the blurrg, their origins, and where they appeared in later Star Wars stories, Wat Tambor, the leader of the Separatists, and his greed, and Some Easter eggs appearing in this episode, and more. For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 846.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Ryloth story arc from season one of The Clone Wars continues with Obi-Wan and a squad of clones working to liberate Twi'leks and destroy Separatist cannons.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on “Innocents of Ryloth,” Why this episode stands out and the themes of the episode, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Commander Cody's orders to the clones, Two specific clones, Waxer and Boil, and their relationship to Numa, a young Twi'lek child, The gutkurrs, giant alien insects, and how the Separatist manipulate them, The tactical droids, and Some Easter Eggs found throughout the episode. For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 843.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Ryloth story arc from season one of The Clone Wars continues with Obi-Wan and a squad of clones working to liberate Twi'leks and destroy Separatist cannons.

Send us a Text Message. Please note that we cannot respond.The WAR between the Republic and the Separatists rages on. With no end in sight, both sides look to desperate measures to end the conflict.After a heated battle with the Dark Jedi Aegis Vulnero, Jedi Padawan MAL'IA has been captured by a bounty hunter known only as THE HOUND.On the shadowy planet of Dathomir, Jedi KNIGHT DAELEN GAULT has picked up on a message from Mal'ia, warning him of an upcoming trap. The Book of Daelen Gault starsRob Hunter as Daelen GaultRichard Caposell as KinariJustin Chapman as Kreedo Paden Castle as Qurocand Zakk Saam as the Galaxy Master   The Beard StruggleUse code KNIGHTFALL for 20% off of your order. Premium beard care products for grooming and styling.Viking Intro (Loop) by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.com. Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ NEO SabersUse code KNIGHTFALL for a galactic discount! Music: BensoundLicense code: BFND1YF0WDTO2KMF Knightfall Patreon Join the PATREON! Gain access to exclusive content each month, including bonus episodes, original characters, and custom D&D items. Support the showJoin the PATREON! Gain access to exclusive contant each month, including bonus episodes, original characters, and custom D&D items.https://www.patreon.com/knightfall_podcastYou can find Knightfall online at starwarsknightfall.com or on social media @KnightfallMedia. Join our Discord and hang out with us! https://discord.gg/mPmVdw5xVqThe story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

Located in the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica is known as the "island of beauty". It's had a tumultuous relationship with the mainland since it became French in the 18th century and separatist sentiment still runs deep. In recent years, there has been growing momentum towards more autonomy for the island, but what would that mean for Corsicans? We take a closer look in this edition of French Connections.

Happy New Year from Kill James Bond!  We offered you, on our twitter and bluesky accounts, the chance to vote on a movie for us to cover for this episode. You chose to make us watch the second star wars movie, and let it never be said that the Kill James Bond podcast shies away from adversity. So tonight, on the Free Feed, it's Attack of the Clones! The aged Galactic Republic is on the brink of war. Separatists, led by the ex-jedi Count Dooku, are poised to break away from the old structures of galactic democracy. And to make matters worse, they even have a robot army. Can the Jedi order quell these feelings? Just how many new zealanders does the republic need to keep itself safe? And can Anakin Skywalker get his dick wet? All this and more ----- FREE PALESTINE Hey, Devon here. For the past few months I've been talking to a family trapped in Gaza, working to cover their daily living costs amidst repeated displacements in the Genocide. Their names are Ahmed and Layla, and their 4 kids are Jana, Malik, Lana and Amir. Anything you can contribute would mean the world to me. They deserve to live. Attached is their gofundme, as well as three others that I can vouch for the authenticity of. https://www.gofundme.com/f/a8jzz-help-me-and-my-family-get-out-of-the-gaza-strip https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-and-my-family-to-find-a-safe-place https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-maher-and-my-family-to-leave-gaza-to-belgium https://www.gofundme.com/f/htdcj-evacuating-my-family-from-gaza https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donate ----- Consider supporting us on our reasonably-priced patreon! https://www.patreon.com/killjamesbond ------ WEB DESIGN ALERT Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ Kill James Bond is hosted by November Kelly, Abigail Thorn, and Devon. You can find us at https://killjamesbond.com

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Hello Interactors,Language shapes power, but it can also obscure and manipulate. Words like woke and decolonize, rooted in justice, are now tools for distortion by figures like Trump and Modi. In this essay, we'll explore how these terms connect to economic and political geography, tracing their co-opting, parallels to colonialism, and the need to reclaim their transformative potential. Let's dig in — and stay woke.STAY WOKE, START TALKINGAre you woke? It's a provocative question these days. Especially since this term was co-opted by the right as a pejorative since the Black Lives Matter uprising of 2020. Even last June Trump said regarding so-called woke military generals, “I would fire them. You can't have woke military.”And then there's Elon Musk. He's been increasingly waging a war on what he calls the ‘woke mind virus'. It seems he started abusing the term in 2021, along with other political rhetoric he's been ramping up in recently. The Economist reports a “leap in 2023 and 2024 in talk of immigration, border control, the integrity of elections and the ‘woke mind virus'.”Folks more on the left are also starting to distance themselves from the term or use it as a pejorative. Including some of my friends. Even self-described leftist and socialist, Susan Neiman criticized "wokeness," in her 2023 book Left Is Not Woke. She argues, as do many, that it has become antithetical to traditional leftist values — especially as it becomes a weapon by the right.According to the definition in the Cambridge dictionary, I am decidedly woke. That means I'm “aware, especially of social problems such as racism and inequality.” It worries me that people are eagerly running from this word. I'd rather they interrogate it. Understand it. Find it's meanings and question the intent behind its use. We should be discussing these nuances, not shushing them.Using the word in a sentence (in an approving manner), Cambridge offers hints at one of the original meanings: “She urged young black people to stay woke.” In 1938 the great blues legend Lead Belly also urged “everybody, be a little careful when they go along through there (Scottsboro, Alabama) – best stay woke, keep their eyes open." Those are spoken words in his song "Scottsboro Boys", about nine young Black men falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama seven years earlier in 1931.Not a decade before, the Jamaican philosopher and social activist Marcus Garvey wrote in 1923, "Wake up Ethiopia! Wake up Africa!" Fifty years later that inspired playwright and novelist Barry Beckham to write “Garvey Lives!”, a 1972 play that included this line, “I been sleeping all my life. And now that Mr. Garvey done woke me up, I'm gon stay woke.” #StayWoke was trending on Twitter the summer of 2020.In 1962, ten years before Beckham's play, novelist William Melvin Kelley wrote this headline for a piece in the New York Times Magazine: “If You're Woke You Dig It; No mickey mouse can be expected to follow today's Negro idiom without a hip assist. If You're Woke You Dig It.” The article, which is an uneasy glimpse of how mainstream media regarded Black people in 1962, is about how white people co-opt terms from the Black community. His target was white woke Beatniks of the 1960s.Awakening others to injustice in the United States may have originated with white folks inspired by Abraham Lincoln. In the lead up to the his 1860 election, the, then woke, Republican Party helped organize a paramilitary youth movement in the Northern states called the ‘Wide Awakes'. These activists, which included some Black people, were inspired by Lincoln's fight to abolish slavery and promote workers' rights.They took up arms to defend Republican politicians who brazenly awakened others to injustices in America in their campaign speeches. This armed aggression — especially armed Black men — in part is what woke the South to the dawning wokeness across the North. Frightened as they were, they organize their own paramilitary and soon a civil war broke out.RECLAIM, RESIST, REVIVEWords can have unusual lifecycles. The term "queer" evolved from a pejorative label for homosexuals to a term of empowerment. Particularly after the activism of the 1960s and 1970s, including the Stonewall Riots. Its reclamation was reinforced by academic queer theory, which critiques societal norms around sexuality and gender. Today, "queer" is widely embraced as a self-identifier that reflects pride and resistance against stigma.Christopher Hobson, of the Substack Imperfect Notes, suggested in a post about the word polycrisis, this progression of terminology:Proposed — A new word or meaning is introduced through individuals, cultural interactions, academia, or mass media.Adopted — A word or meaning is embraced by a community, shaped by social relevance and media influence.Spread — Diffusion occurs through social networks and media exposure, leading to wider acceptance.Critiqued — As words gain popularity, they face scrutiny from linguistic purists and cultural commentators. The appropriateness of a term can be questioned, highlighting the intent behind its dissemination.Institutionalized — Widely used words become institutionalized, appearing in dictionaries and everyday language as standards.Hobson adds one other stage that is particularly relevant today, ‘pipiked.' It's a term he ‘adopted' as ‘proposed' and I'm now ‘spreading'. It comes from Naomi Klein's book, Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. Hobson writes:"A useful concept she introduces is ‘pipikism', which she takes from Philip Roth's, Operation Shylock, one of the texts about doppelgangers that Klein engages with. She quote's Roth's description of ‘pipikism' as ‘the antitragic force that inconsequencializes everything—farcicalizes everything, trivializes everything, superficializes everything.' This captures the way in which the concepts and frames we use to help understand our world are rendered useless by bad actors and bad faith, caught in ‘a knot of seriousness and ridiculousness that would never be untangled.'" (3)This lifecycle certainly applies to the word woke, but let's turn to a term more closely related to economic geography that's also in the cross-hairs of being ‘pipiked' — decolonize.Like woke, the term decolonize began as a call to dismantle injustice, exposing the deep roots of exploitation in European colonial systems. It symbolized hope for liberation and justice for the oppressed. Over time, like many critical terms, its meaning shifted. Once radical, decolonize risks becoming performative as its potency weakens through co-optation, especially by bad faith actors.Narendra Modi exemplifies this, using decolonization rhetoric to promote Hindutva, a Hindu nationalist agenda. His government renames cities, revises textbooks to erase Muslim rulers like the Mughals, and marginalizes minorities, particularly Muslims, under the guise of rejecting British colonial legacies. This parallels America's own rewriting of history to reinforce a white Christian narrative. Protestant colonizers replaced Indigenous names and erased Native perspectives, reframing days like Thanksgiving, a time of mourning for many, into celebratory myths.DOCTRINES, DISSENT, AND DOMINIONEarly colonial educational curricula framed colonization as a divine mission to civilize the so-called savages. Native Americans were often depicted as obstacles to progress rather than as sovereign peoples with rich cultures and governance systems. Systems, like the Iroquois League, impressed and inspired the early framers of American government, like Benjamin Franklin.But it was Christian dogma like the Doctrine of Discovery, a theological justification for seizing Indigenous land, that was integrated into educational and legal frameworks. Slavery was sanitized in textbooks to diminish its horrors, portraying it as a benign or even benevolent system. Early 20th-century textbooks referred to enslaved people as “workers” and omitted the violence of chattel slavery.Early colonizers established theological institutions like Harvard University, originally intended to train ministers and propagate Christian doctrine. My own family lineage is culpable. I've already written about Jonas Weed (circa 1610–1676), a Puritan minister who helped colonize Weathersfield, Connecticut. But there's also the brother of my ninth Mother, Jonathan Mitchell (1624–1668). He was a Harvard graduate and Puritan minister who played a pivotal role in shaping the Protestant-oriented writing of American history.He promoted a Christian God-given view of history, framing events as manifestations of God's will. He emphasized covenant theology that cast Puritans as a chosen people. As a fellow at Harvard, he shaped the intellectual environment that influenced figures like Cotton Mather, who's Magnalia Christi Americana (1702) depicted New England as a "city upon a hill" destined to fulfill a divine mission. JFK ripped this quote from history, as did Reagan and Obama to further their campaigns but also to ingrain messages that started with people like Mitchell and Mather.Institutions like the church and universities advanced Christian-nationalist ideologies that justified colonial rule, marginalizing Indigenous, African, and non-European cultures by framing European Christian values as superior. European imperial powers reshaped local economies for their gain, turning colonies into sources of raw materials and markets for goods. Monocultures like sugar and cotton left regions vulnerable, while urban centers prioritized resource export over local needs, fostering uneven development.By the mid-20th century, America had risen to global dominance, cementing its power through institutions like the IMF and World Bank, which reinforced economic dependencies. Decolonization movements emerged in response, with nations in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean seeking justice and sovereignty. Yet many former colonies remain trapped in systemic inequalities shaped by imperial and American influence. While initiatives like the G-77 — a UN coalition of developing nations promoting collective economic interests and South-South cooperation — aim to reshape global systems, progress remains slow and resistance strong.Today, Project 2025 seeks to revive Christian-nationalist doctrines, echoing colonial practices. Signs of rising authoritarianism, white Christian nationalism, and silencing dissent are evident. The Levant, too, reflects another iteration of the colonial Doctrine of Discovery — seizing land and subjugating oppressed populations under theological justifications.Even in the early days of American colonization, there were woke voices. One of them happened to be another ancestor of mine. My tenth grandfather, Stephen Bachiler (circa 1561–1656) was an English clergyman and an early advocate for the separation of church and state. His life exemplified the struggles for religious autonomy in early American history, but also the importance of sustained critique of power and injustice.Educated at St. John's College, Oxford, he became the vicar of Wherwell but was ousted in 1605 for his Puritan beliefs. At nearly 70, he left to New England in 1632 to establish the First Church of Lynn near Boston. It was there it is assumed he cast the sole vote against the expulsion of Roger Williams — a proponent of equitable treatment of Native Americans and a fellow Separatist.Both men showed a commitment to religious freedom, tolerance, and fair dealings. While they were clearly colonizers and missionaries, each with their own religion, they were also relatively woke. They showed the importance of a sustained quest for liberty and justice amid prevailing authoritarian orthodoxies.Trump wields language as a tool to cement his prevailing authoritarian orthodoxies. He surrounds himself with figures who reduce substantive critical discourse to noise. His media allies, from Fox News to populist voices like Joe Rogan, amplify his rhetoric, diverting attention from systemic injustices. These platforms trivialize urgent issues, overshadowing genuine grievances with performative derision and bad faith gestures.When language meant to confront injustice is co-opted, maligned, or muted, its power is diminished. Performative actions can “pipikize” critical terms, rendering them absurd or hollow while leaving entrenched problems untouched — many rooted in centuries of European colonization. Yet Trump's alignment with a new breed of colonization deepens these issues.Figures like Elon Musk and JD Vance, champions of libertarian techno-optimism, feed into Trump's agenda. Musk dreams of private cities and space colonies free from governmental oversight, while Vance benefits from Silicon Valley backers like Peter Thiel, who pour millions into advancing deregulation and creating self-governing enclaves.These visions are the new face of colonialism — enclaves of privilege where exploitation thrives, disconnected from democratic accountability. They mirror the hierarchies and exclusions of the past, dressed as innovation but steeped in familiar patterns of dominance.In this age of populism — another word twisted and worn thin — vigilance is essential. Language must be scrutinized not just for its use but for its intent. Without this, we risk falling into complacency, lulled by superficial gestures and farcical displays. Stay awake. Words can preserve the power to transform — but only when their intent remains grounded in uprooting injustice and inhumanity.References:* Cambridge Dictionary. Definition of woke. * Economist. (2024). Immigration, border control, and the ‘woke mind virus': Tracking political rhetoric. * Hobson, Christopher. (Sep 13, 2024). Imperfect Notes: In conversation with Pete Chambers. * Klein, Naomi. (2023). Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.* Macmillan Publishers. (2023). Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy. * Neiman, Susan. (2023). Left Is Not Woke. Cambridge, MA: Polity Press.* New York Times Magazine. (1962). Kelley, William Melvin. If You're Woke You Dig It; No Mickey Mouse Can Be Expected to Follow Today's Negro Idiom Without a Hip Assist.* Press, Eyal. (2012). Beautiful Souls: Saying No, Breaking Ranks, and Heeding the Voice of Conscience in Dark Times. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.* Roth, Philip. (1993). Operation Shylock: A Confession. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.* Time Magazine. (2023). India's textbook revisions spark controversy over history and ideology. * Walker, Corinne A. (2024). Aeon. What is behind the explosion in talk about decolonisation. * Dull, Jonathan. (2021). Post-Colonialism: Understanding the Past to Change the Future. World History Connected, 18(1), 125–142. This is a public episode. 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Send us a textWe've spent seven episodes looking at the formation, the deformation, and the reformation of the church in Europe. In this episode, we look at how both the Protestant and Catholic Churches made their way to America and what their impact was. Why did the Reformed Protestants  split into different denominations? What is the difference between a Puritan and a Separatist? What denomination were the Pilgrims who arrived at Plymouth Rock? Which church was the first to arrive in American? How did they interact with the natives? Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to check out everything Proverbs 9:10 on our website, www.proverbs910ministries.com! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Rumble, YouTube, Twitter, Truth Social, and Gettr!

Send us a Text Message. Please note that we cannot respond.This episode is for Henrik and Lukas. The WAR between the Republic and the Separatists rages on. With no end in sight, both sides look to desperate measures to end the conflict.After a heated battle with the Dark Jedi Aegis Vulnero, Jedi Padawan MAL'IA has been captured by a bounty hunter known only as THE HOUND.Chasing down the Hound, DAELEN GAULT and his companions make the jump to Dathomir, where Mal'ia is expected to be passed off.The Book of Daelen Gault starsRob Hunter as Daelen GaultRichard Caposell as KinariJustin Chapman as Kreedo Paden Castle as Qurocand Zakk Saam as the Galaxy Master  NordVPNNordVPN: Secure, fast, and private VPN service with global servers and advanced encryption. You can use the link above to receive 70% off of a one-year subscription. GHOST ENERGY. AUTHENTIC FLAVORS. ZERO SUGARS. NO BS.Use referral linkhttps://www.ghostlifestyle.com?referral_code=JOumRkFnAGw3for 20% off your first order from Ghost Energy! Knightfall Patreon Join the PATREON! Gain access to exclusive content each month, including bonus episodes, original characters, and custom D&D items. Support the showJoin the PATREON! Gain access to exclusive contant each month, including bonus episodes, original characters, and custom D&D items.https://www.patreon.com/knightfall_podcastYou can find Knightfall online at starwarsknightfall.com or on social media @KnightfallMedia. Join our Discord and hang out with us! https://discord.gg/mPmVdw5xVqThe story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

Thanksgiving is more than just a feast—it's a celebration rooted in faith, courage, and sacrifice. The Pilgrims' journey and pursuit of religious freedom have shaped American heritage and continue to inspire gratitude.The Pilgrims, also known as Separatists, broke away from the Church of England, believing it had strayed from biblical teaching. In contrast, the Puritans, or Non-Separatists, sought to reform the church from within. While the Puritans aimed to purify, the Pilgrims chose complete separation, making their journey to the New World a bold stand for freedom of worship.Fleeing Persecution and Seeking FreedomPersecuted in England for their independent worship and devotion to the Bible as their final authority, the Pilgrims fled to Leiden, Holland, in 1609. However, challenges persisted, and they realized their dream of true freedom required a journey to the New World.In 1620, about 120 men, women, and children boarded the Mayflower, enduring a treacherous Atlantic voyage to establish a new life where they could live and worship freely. While some passengers were adventurers seeking financial opportunities, the Pilgrims were primarily driven by their faith.The Pilgrims arrived in November, too late to plant crops. The harsh winter of 1620-1621 became known as the "starving time," where disease and famine claimed nearly half their group. Despite these hardships, they forged a friendship with Native Americans in the area, particularly Squanto, who proved instrumental in their survival.Squanto, who had previously learned English, taught the Pilgrims vital skills like planting corn and fishing. With his help, they planted crops in the Spring of 1621 and reaped a modest but life-saving harvest that fall.The First Thanksgiving: A Celebration of Faith and FriendshipThe Pilgrims hosted a feast in the fall of 1621 to honor God's provision. They invited their Native American neighbors, nearly doubling the gathering's size. Together, they celebrated survival, provision, and friendship—one of the first potluck-style gatherings in America.By that time, only 22 men, four married women, and 25 children and teenagers from the original group had survived. Their resilience and gratitude set the foundation for the Thanksgiving tradition we celebrate today.A Legacy of Faith and GratitudeWilliam Bradford, the long-serving governor of Plymouth Colony, reflected on the Pilgrims' journey in his book Of Plymouth Plantation. Quoting Hebrews 11:13-16, he described their faith:“They admitted they were foreigners and strangers on Earth… longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.”For the Pilgrims, their true home was with God, and their journey was a testament to enduring faith. This Thanksgiving, let's remember the Pilgrims' courage and resilience. Their sacrifices secured the freedom to worship—a gift we still enjoy today.From all of us at FaithFi, we wish you a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. May your celebration be filled with faith, gratitude, and the joy of God's provision.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm considering buying a $70,000 rental property and have 7-8 months of emergency funds. My friend advised against getting an equity loan, which would have a 7.5% interest rate. Should I use my own money to buy the property outright or get a loan? What do you suggest?What kind of taxes do you have to pay after a sale that was in probate?I'm 12 years old and will be 13 in two months. I get a $100 monthly allowance and want to learn how to save and invest my money.Resources Mentioned:StashChristian Credit CounselorsLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

John Farley Pastor-Teacher Sunday, November 24, 2024 Praise the LORD for He is good! Happy Thanksgiving! On board that ship were 41 Separatists. Today we call them Pilgrims. They decided to separate from the established national church under the King James. They set sail for the New World aboard the ship called the Mayflower. Conditions on that ship were brutal. They had set sail from Plymouth, England on September 6th 1620. The land of Cape Cod was first sighted on November 9, 1620. "...What could now sustain them but the Spirit of God and His grace?" The Pilgrims started dying. And then an event happened that marked the turning point in their fortunes. "Have you got any... for full notes: http://www.lbible.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=1713

John Farley Pastor-Teacher Sunday, November 24, 2024 Praise the LORD for He is good! Happy Thanksgiving! On board that ship were 41 Separatists. Today we call them Pilgrims. They decided to separate from the established national church under the King James. They set sail for the New World aboard the ship called the Mayflower. Conditions on that ship were brutal. They had set sail from Plymouth, England on September 6th 1620. The land of Cape Cod was first sighted on November 9, 1620. "...What could now sustain them but the Spirit of God and His grace?" The Pilgrims started dying. And then an event happened that marked the turning point in their fortunes. "Have you got any... for full notes: http://www.lbible.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=1713

This week Will and Chloe discuss different Republic and Separatist ground vehicles such as MTT transporters, AT-TE's and more! We hope you enjoy the episode if you want to keep up to date with our content then subscribe to our YouTube channel and you can keep up to date with us on our Instagram and TikTok.

After this latest presidential election, the New England Independence Campaign sees an uptick in interest for their core ideology: splitting off from the United States to form a new sovereign country. WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel reports. 

Anakin, Ahsoka, Aayla, and the clones defend the Lurmen from the Separatists whether they want to be defended or not in a clash of philosophical ideals.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The introduction of Lok Durd, voiced by Star Trek's George Takei, The Defoliator, a new Separatist weapon, The quality of the action scenes and the lighting in this episode, A clash of philosophical ideals between the Jedi and the Lurmen, and Other reasons why we love this episode of The Clone Wars. Check out our last discussion of The Clone Wars in episode 803. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Anakin, Ahsoka, Aayla, and the clones defend the Lurmen from the Separatists whether they want to be defended or not in a clash of philosophical ideals.

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Send us a Text Message. Please note that we cannot respond.The WAR between the Republic and the Separatists rages on. With no end in sight, both sides look to desperate measures to end the conflict.After a heated battle with the Dark Jedi Aegis Vulnero, Jedi Padawan MAL'IA has been captured by a bounty hunter known only as THE HOUND.Following the Hound into space, JEDI KNIGHT DAELEN GAULT, with the help of the Bounty Hunter KREEDO must survive a dogfight in orbit.The Book of Daelen Gault starsRob Hunter as Daelen GaultRichard Caposell as KinariJustin Chapman as Kreedo Paden Castle as Qurocand Zakk Saam as the Galaxy Master   Knightfall Patreon Join the PATREON! Gain access to exclusive content each month, including bonus episodes, original characters, and custom D&D items. Discount StorytimeProud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showJoin the PATREON! Gain access to exclusive contant each month, including bonus episodes, original characters, and custom D&D items.https://www.patreon.com/knightfall_podcastYou can find Knightfall online at starwarsknightfall.com or on social media @KnightfallMedia. Join our Discord and hang out with us! https://discord.gg/mPmVdw5xVqThe story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

Clone Wars Conversations continues with the first part of Season 5 (episodes 1-5)! Dave, Maff & Mike have split this season up into 4 so they can talk in-depth about discuss certain arcs and individual episodes of The Clone Wars in more detail, to make this Clone Wars companion podcast even better! In this episode, the trio discuss the episode Revival before delving into the 4-part Onderon arc with young Saw Gerrera; A War On Two Fronts, Front Runners, Soft War and Tipping Points. The first episode continues Maul & Savage Opress' stories and features Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hondo Ohnaka while the 4-parter shows Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka training rebels on the Separatist-occupied world of Onderon! There is so much to discuss in this episode, including the clear Rogue One connections and Dave, Maff & Mike also continue to talk about the progression of these episodes, the involved characters and some lore & trivia sprinkled in! Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241 & 244 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl The trio are all featuring in episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography which are out now, or soon to be released! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Boys On The Side and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Mike, Dave & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC, found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

Clone Wars Conversations continues with the first part of Season 5 (episodes 1-5)! Dave, Maff & Mike have split this season up into 4 so they can talk in-depth about discuss certain arcs and individual episodes of The Clone Wars in more detail, to make this Clone Wars companion podcast even better! In this episode, the trio discuss the episode Revival before delving into the 4-part Onderon arc with young Saw Gerrera; A War On Two Fronts, Front Runners, Soft War and Tipping Points. The first episode continues Maul & Savage Opress' stories and features Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hondo Ohnaka while the 4-parter shows Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka training rebels on the Separatist-occupied world of Onderon! There is so much to discuss in this episode, including the clear Rogue One connections and Dave, Maff & Mike also continue to talk about the progression of these episodes, the involved characters and some lore & trivia sprinkled in! Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241 & 244 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl The trio are all featuring in episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography which are out now, or soon to be released! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Boys On The Side and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Mike, Dave & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC, found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

If Sikh separatists are a nuisance, it should worry their host countries. Should it bother India if they keep killing their own in gang rivalries and making their neighbourhoods unsafe? Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/sikh-separatists-their-gang-wars-in-canada-are-not-indias-problem-call-the-troops-back/2318626/----more----Watch Cut the Clutter full episode here: https://youtu.be/J2WYCN7_-xI----more----Read old National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/punjabs-sikhs-have-99-problems-but-khalistan-aint-one-theyre-very-proud-indians-but-angry/1774174/----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/four-reasons-the-sikhs-are-hurting-and-its-not-about-the-k-word/1470455/

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart spoke to Lisa Owen about a public feud between Canada and India hitting new lows this week, a woman being arrested for trying to smuggle something quite bizarre out of Canada, in a very bizarre way and mysterious blobs washing up on Canadian beaches.

①The Chinese People's Liberation Army has conducted military drills around the Taiwan island. What message does the move send out? (00:45)②China and Vietnam have agreed to properly handle their difference through friendly consultation. We take a closer look at the relationship between the two neighboring countries. (12:23)③China says it will soon introduce new fiscal policies to boost the economy. (24:03)④Sam Hou Fai has been elected as the chief executive designate of China's Macao Special Administrative Region. What will be his key priorities? (34:39)⑤Israeli tanks have forced their way into a position of the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon. (43:03)

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a bombing outside Karachi airport in Pakistan, which killed two Chinese workers.

The Witch is a psychological, folktale horror film that offers us a slow descent into a puritanical satanic panic. A witchy crucible tale that subverts the traditional empowering women narratives we're used to. Gabe shares what they took from the film and why a second watch left them terribly depressed. Kat gives a history lesson on Puritans, what brought them to the New World and what makes them different from the Separatists. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

Ahsoka Tano faces off against General Grievous while Anakin Skywalker searches for R2-D2 on a Separatist space station in this episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Ahsoka's fight with General Grievous and why Anakin couldn't be involved, The Legends reference to the planet of Ruusan, The issues of what R2-D2's memory never getting erased raise for when C-3PO gets his memory erased, The duel between Artoo and Goldie, Obi-Wan Kenobi's reaction to Anakin's mission, and more. Check out more coverage of our The Clone Wars re-watch in episode 782.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Ahsoka Tano faces off against General Grievous while Anakin Skywalker searches for R2-D2 on a Separatist space station in this episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Dutch Reformer, Institution Founder & Michigan Entrepreneur Albertus Christiaan Van Raalte was born in 1811 in the Netherlands, was a pillar in the Afscheiding, sat under Groen van Prinsterer, was always running from the law, wrote letters to Abraham Kuyper to not over-work (which council Kuyper failed to apply), led the emigrations to Michigan, helped start Hope College and Western Seminary, and loved him so church polity. To talk about Van Raalte we are joined by the living-legend Robert Swierenga, author of “A. C. Van Raalte: Pastor by Vocation, Entrepreneur by Necessity.” A stagnant economy, premodern agriculture, and high population growth had led to a sense of hopelessness. Then Enlightenment rationalism and political discontent cast the Dutch Reformed Church adrift in a sea of doubt and uncertainty. This set the stage for the welcome by Dutch liberals of invading French “liberators” in 1795 and the formation of the Batavian Republic, which disestablished the public church. French dominance increased under Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte who established the Kingdom of Holland under his brother Louis in 1804 and made the nation a French vassal state in 1810. The new regime introduced the French Civil Code and modernized an antiquated bureaucracy, bringing with it new taxes and intrusive regulations, such as the first national census, universal military conscription, a civil registry, and other constraints. Young Albertus received the best education the Netherlands could offer in the nineteenth century—parochial day school, Athenaeum, and university. He became an itinerant pastor who planted congregations in the largely rural province of Overijssel. When desperate poverty drove thousands of these Separatists to emigrate to America in the 1840s, Van Raalte himself decided to emigrate and lead his followers to safer pastures. Had he remained in the homeland, as did all but a few of his colleagues, his life would have been comfortable and in familiar surroundings, within his subculture and its routines. Emigrating overseas never entered his mind until midlife, but doing so lifted him to a dynamic role in a period of change in both countries, with different speeds, directions, opportunities, and threats. The two major Dutch Reformed colonies in the 1840s were those of A. C. Van Raalte in Holland, Michigan, and Rev. Hendrik (Henry) P. Scholte in Pella, Iowa. Van Raalte and Scholte, erstwhile friends in the Netherlands, faced a role reversal in America, and they became rivals, competing for settlers and influence. Pella had the early advantage because Scholte had brought almost nine hundred followers, compared to Van Raalte's fewer than one hundred. But Scholte's religious independence and refusal to join the American branch of the Reformed Church, as Van Raalte did, hurt his recruitment efforts. The poverty-stricken Holland colony was isolated and twenty miles from the nearest market towns. But thanks to its harbor, wood products shipped to insatiable Chicago markets paid for provisions and supplies that were brought back on return sailings. Holland's harbor offered easy sailing to Chicago and other Great Lake ports as far away as Buffalo and even New York City via the Erie Canal. Kalamazoo, fifty-five miles southeast, provided a direct rail connection to New York. Pella in south-central Iowa lay fifty miles from Des Moines, the capitol and nearest large city, and it had no railroad service for twenty years. As a result, it remained for generations a small, market town that serviced farms within twenty miles. Holland lay astride the two most productive agricultural counties in Michigan—Ottawa and Allegan. The Holland area today has five or six times the population of the Pella area. And Holland's diverse industrial economy far surpasses that of Iowa's agricultural economy. In the rivalry with Scholte, Van Raalte's accomplishments became the embodiment of what Scholte had hoped to achieve.

The clones take center stage when the Separatists attack a Republic listening post manned only by rookie clone troopers. Never fear, Captain Rex and Commander Cody arrive to save the day.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How this episode is a foundational episode for so many other episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The first appearance of the commando droids and why they are rare, The introduction of Echo and how he changes so much later, Captain Rex and Commander Cody making their debuts in The Clone Wars, and Some trivia elements of this episode of The Clone Wars. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 776.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The clones take center stage when the Separatists attack a Republic listening post manned only by rookie clone troopers. Never fear, Captain Rex and Commander Cody arrive to save the day.

The “Malevolence” trilogy of episodes concludes as Anakin and Obi-Wan board the Separatist battleship to rescue Senator Padmé Amidala from General Grievous.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How “Destroy Malevolence” compares to the previous two episodes in this trilogy, Senator Padmé Amidala's first appearance in The Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenbobi's first action role in The Clone Wars, The banter between Obi-Wan and General Grievous, Whether the Jedi should have been suspicious of Chancellor Palpatine after this, Anakin and Padmé's romance, The rail jet system inside the Malevolence, The destruction of the Malevolence, Grievous refusing to answer Count Dooku and taking off. For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 773.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Our re-watch of The Clone Wars continues with a viewing of “Rising Malevolence” from season one. Anakin and Ahsoka set off on a mission to rescue Jedi Master Plo Koon from a new Separatist secret super weapon.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our memories of watching this episode for the first time, The first appearances of Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars, How Plo Koon relates to the clones in his command, The creepiness of the battle droids as they hunt down and murder clones, Ahsoka and Plo Koon's prior relationship, The Malevolence and its role as a Separatist super weapon, and The ulterior motives of Chancellor Palpatine in this episode. Find more The Clone Wars content in episode 767.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.