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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.   

In this May 2025 episode of Faith Driven Investor, hosts Richard Cunningham and John Coleman welcome Deirdre Gibson, ETF Specialist and National Sales Director at Praxis Investment Management, for a wide-ranging discussion on faith-driven investing and current market conditions.Episode Highlights:Understanding ETFs vs. Mutual Funds (2:31-4:42)Gibson explains the structural differences between ETFs and mutual fundsKey advantages of ETFs: tax benefits, liquidity, transparency, and lower minimum investmentsHow ETF structure makes diversified investing more accessible to everyday peopleJesus as a Model for Engagement (7:39-12:03)Gibson shares insights from her Kingdom Advisors conference presentationExamines how Jesus engaged with sinners rather than avoiding themApplies this model to faith-driven investing: avoid, seek, engage frameworkMakes the case for strategic engagement with companies rather than only screening them outThe "Sullivan Principles" and Christian Influence (12:03-15:19)Coleman discusses how the Episcopal Church's 1971 engagement with GM over apartheid led to industry-wide changeHow Christians can use capital ownership to influence corporate behaviorThe missed opportunity when Christians only avoid rather than engageResearch on Faith-Aligned Investing (20:50-24:24)Praxis research reveals significant gap between investor desires and advisor actions70-85% of investors want values-aligned options while only 9% of advisors initiate these conversationsEvidence that clients are making investments outside advisor relationships when values-alignment isn't offeredTariffs and Market Analysis (29:01-41:42)Comprehensive breakdown of the Trump administration's tariff strategy and goalsAnalysis of four key administration objectives: reducing trade deficits, leveling playing fields, securing critical supply chains, and changing allies' position toward ChinaColeman's five-point framework for achieving a "soft landing" through modest and reciprocal tariffsMarket Outlook and Behavioral Finance (42:11-47:05)Disconnect between resilient economic data and fearful consumer/investor sentimentThe phenomenon of "home bias" in investment portfoliosThe importance of maintaining business confidence to avoid recession despite uncertaintyClosing Thoughts on Human Dignity in Economics (48:33-53:19)Discussion of valuing human contributions beyond productive capacityFaith perspective on economic disruption from AI and technology advancementBiblical frameworks for approaching economic uncertainty with confidence

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Trump's return to the White House is already reshaping the global order — sending shockwaves through financial markets. Asset prices have tumbled, correlations have fractured, and investors are reassessing risk itself. We're joined by Katie Martin from the Financial Times to help us make sense of the turmoil. Katie writes The Long View column and co-hosts the FT's Unhedged podcast. --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the promo code "RAMIN" within 10 days of signing up, or use the following link: Sponsored Link. Terms apply - trading212.com/join/RAMIN When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Pies & Autoinvest is an execution-only service. Not investment advice or portfolio management. Automatic investing refers to executing scheduled deposits. You are responsible for all investment and rebalancing decisions. Free shares can be fractional. 212 Cards are issued by Paynetics which provide all payment services. T212 provides customer support and user interface. Terms and fees apply. ---Get in touch

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Combining explosive commentary on economic warfare and political sabotage, this segment dives deep into how Donald Trump's tariff policies and trade tactics are shaking China's economy to its core. The host explores claims of deep-state collusion, bioweapon conspiracies, and media deception—all allegedly orchestrated to derail Trump's presidency and protect globalist interests. With reports of crumbling Chinese manufacturing, frozen shipments, and a global trade realignment, the narrative paints a high-stakes battle where tariffs, uncertainty, and political resistance are the weapons of choice

Jon Herold returns with a jam-packed episode of The Daily Herold, covering a massive range of stories from the global chessboard to local classroom battles and the quiet mutiny of the deep state. He kicks things off with a critical update on Trump's economic strategy, finalized trade deal negotiations with India, escalating tariff pressure on Japan, and China threatening retaliatory sanctions against U.S. allies. Jon breaks down how this global rebalancing is shaking markets, enraging the IMF, and reinforcing America First policy at every turn. On the domestic front, Jon spotlights the quietly leaked Trump executive order restructuring the State Department, slashing embassies, and firing hundreds of deep state bureaucrats, while somehow Susan Rice still lingers on a DoD advisory board. He doesn't hold back his frustration with the slow pace of administrative cleanup. The episode also takes a hard look at the Minnesota Tesla vandalism case, the Supreme Court's inaction on school opt-out rights, and new data showing just 30% of Illinois fourth graders can read at grade level. In education, immigration, and lawfare, Jon ties every story back to the heart of the matter: the system is broken, and Americans are waking up. From Larry David's Hitler satire to the left's newest narrative push, “dark woke”, Jon exposes the absurdity, hypocrisy, and desperation of the establishment's culture war rebrand. Fast-paced, fiery, and funny, this episode is a full-spectrum takedown of the old world order.

In this episode of Tea Leaves, Rexon Ryu and Tiffany Ma are joined by Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper, head of The Asia Group's Geopolitics Practice, and Dr. Evan Medeiros to assess where things stand nearly two weeks after April 2's “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. They unpack the escalation from sector-specific tariffs to looming reciprocal measures and examine the U.S.-China trade standoff. Dr. Medeiros leads a discussion on why this round of the trade war marks a more entrenched phase of an economic standoff, China's confident posture and retaliation strategy, and what it all means for businesses navigating the fallout. The team also explores the structure of ongoing negotiations and how trade talks are increasingly intertwined with broader strategic issues.

Jon Herold kicks off the week with a packed edition of The Daily Herold, diving deep into President Trump's headline-making meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. From Trump's remarks on immigration, border security, and MS-13 to Bukele's unapologetic crackdown on crime, Jon breaks down how the two leaders are reshaping geopolitics and sparking media meltdowns in the process. The show also unpacks China's response to Trump's trade war, tightening rare earth mineral exports, and how the U.S. is countering with domestic production, semiconductor tariffs, and AI manufacturing deals with Nvidia. Jon explains why Trump's tariff strategy is more than economic policy, it's a national security overhaul meant to repatriate critical industries. Jon also digs into the legal chaos surrounding a Supreme Court order to return a deported MS-13 gang member from El Salvador, Trump's cognitive test soundbites, growing tensions over the Ukraine conflict, and the EU's burner phone paranoia. From Palantir's AI battle systems and the FTC's antitrust case against Meta to student homelessness laws in California and a bizarre arson attack at Governor Shapiro's residence, Jon ties together the week's most bizarre and important stories with speed, wit, and unfiltered analysis.        

Jon Herold returns with a wide-ranging Friday breakdown of the week's most explosive, and overlooked stories. He covers Trump's ongoing legal war with regime-aligned law firms, including a new executive order revoking security clearances and forcing $500 million in pro bono legal work from firms like Kirkland & Ellis and Latham & Watkins. Jon questions how these law firms keep bending the knee and what kind of legal offensive Trump is preparing behind the scenes. He dives into the unraveling global economy, explaining how Trump's tariff pincer may be triggering a basis trade meltdown that could force the Fed to intervene, risking accusations of political bias. Treasury yields are rising when they should be falling, liquidity is evaporating, and Trump may be tightening the screws on the global financial system in real time. The episode also covers Tulsi Gabbard's much-hyped election integrity remarks, clarifying what she actually said, and didn't. Jon calls out the cheerleader culture that elevates empty rhetoric over tangible results. He also highlights Gabbard's appointment of a Koch-linked official against Trump's own stated wishes, and questions why more aren't raising concerns. From the dismantling of Obama-era election security infrastructure to the declassification of more Russiagate receipts, a shakeup in Ukraine diplomacy, deep cuts to NASA, and AI lawsuit wars between Musk and Altman, Jon pulls no punches. If you're looking for honest analysis, sharp critique, and zero tolerance for nonsense, this is your go-to wrap-up of the week.

First: The world strikes back against President Trump's sweeping tariffs, leaving the American consumer in the crosshairs of his spiraling trade war.  Plus: MAGA star Ken Paxton is officially challenging fellow Republican John Cornyn for his Texas Senate seat in what's expected to be the most heated and expensive GOP  primary in the country.  And: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a Trump supporter with an enormous megaphone in the so-called manosphere, says he's lost a fortune in the market so far and is souring on the president's trade war. He joins the show live to discuss.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This episode is brought to you by Loadsmart. A new case study tells you how Scotts Miracle-Gro worked with Loadsmart to transform logistics operations to move trucks in and out of facilities more efficiently and strengthen relationships with carriers. Download the case study now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Replacing Basketball's Wood Courts With Glass- Trump's Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through Sporting Goods Industry- Boomers and GenX Business Leaders Are Making a Big Mistake - Flooring Manufacturer Raided for Alleged Labor Trafficking - Trump Pardons Nikola Founder In Case You Missed It - EPA Offers Industrial Polluters Way to Avoid Rules on Mercury, Arsenic, Other Toxic Chemicals- Top 10 Passwords Hackers are Using to Access Remote Desktops- World's Smallest Pacemaker Can Be Inserted with a SyringePlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces new standards to equalize combat roles between men and women—Pags explains why it's a bold, necessary move. If you're offended, look in the mirror. PLUS—Simona Mangiante-Papadopoulos joins Pags to reveal how Europe is reacting to Trump's tariffs, the latest from Ukraine, and how Italy's new leader is performing just months in. World politics, bold reforms, and straight-up truth—all in one packed hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The economic landscape once again shifted dramatically with the White House's "Liberation Day" announcements, and Shawn DuBravac, Chief Economist of IPC, brings clarity to the chaos. His analysis reveals how the newly announced tariffs - including a surprising 46% on Vietnamese goods and 34% on Chinese imports - are already causing companies to pause production, announce layoffs, and rethink their supply chains.What makes these tariffs particularly disruptive is their timing and scope. Vietnam had emerged as a key alternative to China for electronics manufacturing, capturing 27% of US laptop imports compared to China's 66%. Now, those diversification efforts face severe headwinds. Shawn estimates laptop prices could surge by as much as 48%, a cost neither manufacturers with their tight margins nor financially-strained consumers seem prepared to absorb.The conversation takes a concerning turn when discussing recession probability. While the US economy was on solid footing before these announcements, Shawn notes the probability of a 2025 recession continues to rise with these policy announcement. Consumer sentiment was already weakening with Americans "spending everything available to them." The timing creates a potential economic storm: short-term panic buying followed by significant demand contraction as prices rise.Mexico and Canada emerge as potential winners due to USMCA exemptions, while European manufacturers face difficult decisions about their US export strategies. Companies are responding with various approaches - 31% investing in automation, nearly 30% switching suppliers, and 60% attempting to push costs upstream through renegotiated contracts. Meanwhile, 18% have already announced hiring freezes with another 36% considering similar measures.Join us for this critical and timely conversation about global trade realignment, manufacturing strategies, and how organizations like IPC are evolving to provide both global and region-specific insights during this period of economic uncertainty. The landscape is changing daily - understanding these shifts has never been more important for anyone involved in global manufacturing and supply chains.EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.

Support Grassroots JournalismAll links here: https://linktr.ee/shepardambellasJoin Shepard Ambellas tonight on The Shepard Ambellas Show as we dive deep into the seismic shockwaves hitting Wall Street following President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcements. With stocks plummeting to their worst levels since the 2020 pandemic crash, the S&P 500 has lost over $2.4 trillion in value, and the Dow has dropped more than 1,700 points in a single day. Are Trump's aggressive new tariffs—ranging from a baseline 10% on all imports to sky-high rates of up to 54% on countries like China—sparking a global trade war and pushing the U.S. economy toward recession? We'll explore the chaos on the trading floor, the fears of inflation and economic slowdown, and the mixed reactions from investors and world leaders. From Apple's 9% dive to Nike's 14% tumble, we'll break down how these policies are hitting key industries and what it means for your wallet. Plus, hear Trump's bold claims that the markets will "boom" despite the current bloodbath, and get unfiltered analysis on whether this is a strategic move or a gamble gone wrong. Tune in at [insert time] EST for a no-holds-barred discussion—don't miss it! Subscribe now and hit the bell to stay informed! Drop your thoughts in the comments—will Americans rise or fall?My book Hidden Axis: Forces Beyond the Visible World is available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook versions (Order below)Amazon https://mybook.to/kkxV Barnes & Noble https://bit.ly/4hdYh5oShepard Ambellas is a renowned investigative journalist, trends analyst, filmmaker, and founder of *Sqauk (formerly Intellihub News). With over 6,000 published reports and appearances on platforms like the Travel Channel's America Declassified, Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, and The Alex Jones Show, Ambellas has established himself as a fearless truth-seeker. His critically acclaimed documentary Shackled to Silence exposed hidden agendas behind the global pandemic, cementing his reputation as a bold voice against the status quo. About My Book:In Hidden Axis: Forces Beyond the Visible World, investigative journalist Shepard Ambellas uncovers the chilling connections between ancient prophecies, modern science, and clandestine operations reshaping humanity's future. Drawing from decades of research, Ambellas reveals how a massive celestial body, known as Planet X or Nibiru, is nearing Earth, bringing catastrophic natural disasters and societal collapse in its wake. As the Nemesis star system approaches, governments worldwide scramble to maintain control through advanced surveillance, AI policing, and underground survival bunkers. At the same time, shadowy forces prepare for the long-prophesied return of the Anunnaki. Combining investigative journalism with ancient history and modern conspiracy, this gripping exposé challenges readers to question the world around them and what lies ahead.My book Hidden Axis: Forces Beyond the Visible World is available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook versions (Order below)Amazon https://mybook.to/kkxV Barnes & Noble https://bit.ly/4hdYh5o

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Hosted by Frankie Val, Adel Nero, and Zak ‘RedPill78' Paine, this episode of Taking It Back brings fire and clarity to the chaos of the week. The crew tackles the wildly contradictory Wisconsin election results, where a liberal judge won big while voter ID passed by a landslide, and unpacks what it says about fraud, apathy, and the broken GOP machine. Then it's on to Trump's newly declared “Liberation Day” and the global economic shift triggered by his sweeping tariff plan. From Israel and Canada instantly folding to speculation about ending the IRS through tariff-funded sovereignty, it's a conversation that combines economic insight with America First strategy. Plus: a dive into the SignalGate saga, the mainstream media's manufactured freakout, and the wider narrative warfare being waged ahead of the 2024 showdown. Smart, funny, and unfiltered...this is Taking It Back at full throttle.

A US golden age or global trade rage? Global economies scramble to come to grips with broad US tariffs.

A US golden age or global trade rage? Global economies scramble to come to grips with broad US tariffs.

Shockwaves were sent through the Kansas City and American Soccer Universe on Monday morning as Sam McDowell broke the news no one expected we would ever hear:  Sporting Kansas City and Peter Vermes had parted ways.  It was an unceremonious end to an almost two decade run on the technical staff of the club that included 4 trophies, as well as his playing career in KC that included the MLS Cup/Supporters Shield double in 2000.  He will widely be remembered as a key component to the immense growth of soccer we've seen in Kansas City and the United States the last 30+ years, and his name will continue to hang proudly on the wall in Children's Mercy Park.It was an unfortunate end to Peter's time leading the club, but a necessary one for the team to start on a new journey towards meeting the high standards Peter created during his time here.  Regrettably the team had fallen from that caliber in recent years, and ownership agreed that it was time to make a change to attempt to start a process to recapture that level of success.Mike Illig met with a large cadre of local and national media at Compass Minerals National Performance Center to discuss the decision and the plans to move forward.  He spoke with a significant amount of candor regarding the amount of work ahead of him and the organization as they look to replace a head coach for literally the first time.  Peter's fingerprints are on every inch of the facilities in which he worked, and it will take quite a bit of time to unravel the vast responsibilities he took on his shoulders and place them on both current and incoming personnel.In the meantime, Kerry Zagavnin, Peter's longtime assistant, and someone who has been at the club for even longer than Peter when you combine his playing and coaching career, will take the reins on the sidelines coaching the team.  Illig was very clear that Kerry had been promised this opportunity for some time, and that there was no other choice for who would step in as the interim manager while they both evaluate his performance as well as the potential candidate pool.  It will now be Kerry's charge to build and implement a tactical plan to address the significant needs of this team on the field, both offensively and defensively, and we will try to dig into some ideas of what adjustments we think could be made to help improve the on-field success of the team and build meaningful progress.And if you hadn't forgotten, our rivals from across the state come into Kansas City this weekend to try to keep that winless streak going.  They are a staunchly defensive team that Zavagnin and the staff will have their work cut out for trying to break down and get a result against on Saturday.

A US golden age or global trade rage? Global economies scramble to come to grips with broad US tariffs.

French politician Marine Le Pen has been convicted of embezzlement, which means she now faces potentially years behind bars, a €100,000 fine and an immediate ban from running for public office. It's a shockwave for France, where Le Pen has run for the presidency in every election since 2012, with her support swelling in recent years. To unpack what this means, foreign policy advisor Nathalie Tocci and veteran French reporter Thierry Arnaud join the show.  Also on today's show: Dr. Sania Nishtar CEO, Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance; Tina Fordham, Co-founder & geopolitical strategist, Fordham Global Insight; author Edward Fishman, "Chokepoints"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Markets took a dive this week—what triggered the sell-off, and is more downside ahead? We'll analyze key technical levels and investor reactions. #StockMarketCrash #MarketVolatility #TradingNews

Zelensky shocks the world by saying “Putin will die soon”—a comment raising eyebrows amid fragile ceasefire talks. The PBD Podcast crew breaks down the timing, intent, and what it says about diplomacy, war, and world leadership.

Mark Baxa, John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain shock waves: strategies for survival and success. Mark is the President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), a global organization dedicated to advancing the supply chain profession. John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. About John Delgado John Delgado, CEO of FreightPath, leads the company with extensive expertise in business management, technology, analytics, economics, and recruitment. FreightPath is renowned for its innovative cloud-based learning management system and candidate recruitment solutions tailored for the logistics industry. Under John's leadership, the company has established itself as a key player in the global freight forwarding sector. John's vision for continuous service improvement and his prior experience with global recruitment firm Search Logistics drive FreightPath's success. The company excels in creating logistics education content, managing a premier industry-specific learning management system, and maintaining the largest direct candidate pipeline, all of which are vital for global logistics operations. FreightPath addresses multiple industry challenges by offering both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. These offerings enable logistics companies to overcome obstacles and achieve their financial objectives. “Nothing moves without educated people; we bring the people and educate them,” states Delgado. This philosophy, combined with his global recruitment background, helps companies stabilize staffing levels and enhance productivity. John's vision also includes the Pathfinder program, designed to onboard and continuously educate candidates throughout their careers. FreightPath's approach integrates a deep understanding of human capital costs and revenue drivers essential for financial success. Previously, John served as CEO of Search Logistics, a firm providing logistics candidates across six continents. Since 1999, Search Logistics has focused on improving recruitment experiences and candidate quality, serving over half of the top 100 global logistics companies. John holds Bachelor's degrees in Theology and English from Methodist University and has completed postgraduate studies at Harvard Business School. He also contributes as a guest columnist to various logistics magazines and online news sources. About Mark Baxa Mark Baxa is the President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). With a 37-year career, primarily focused on supply chain, he brings vast expertise in areas such as sales, customer service, logistics, distribution, global trade, procurement, sustainability, supplier diversity, and supply chain strategy leadership. Mark has a longstanding commitment to fostering innovation, driving value-added results, and cultivating global synergy. He is dedicated to developing leaders and helping individuals grow in their careers, achieving more than they ever thought possible. Mark's involvement with CSCMP spans over two decades, including serving on the Executive Board of Directors as Chairman of the Board-Elect. He also co-leads the St. Louis University Center for Supply Chain Excellence Global Supply Chain Certificate Programs and has taught executive courses. His passion for diversity in supply chain is evident in his four-year term as a global board member for WEConnect International and his work influencing supply chain policy at the federal level. About FreightPath Nothing moves without people. FreightPath helps logistics companies find, train, and retain the future leaders of the industry. In today's fast-paced global economy, logistics companies face challenges in filling open positions with qualified workers. This talent shortage is a significant contributor to disruptions in global supply chains. FreightPath's solutions are designed to be both simple and engaging for the next generation of logistics leaders. Empower your team with knowledge, elevate your workforce, and stay ahead in the logistics landscape with our innovative educational offerings. FreightPath Solutions: Find and train tomorrow's leaders Provide custom learning paths for existing employees Build curriculums to meet your specific standards Navigate the complex landscape of recruitment About Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is a global organization dedicated to advancing the supply chain profession. Founded in 1963, CSCMP connects, educates, and develops supply chain professionals at all stages of their careers. The organization offers a variety of resources, including professional certifications, leadership development opportunities, and research aimed at expanding supply chain knowledge and best practices. With a mission to elevate the global supply chain community, CSCMP supports members through networking events, educational programs, and strategic initiatives that drive industry innovation and improvement. The organization also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and diversity within the supply chain sector. Through its ongoing commitment to connecting professionals and fostering leadership, CSCMP plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of supply chain management across the globe. Key Takeaways: Supply Chain Shock Waves: Strategies for Survival and Success Navigating Geopolitical Disruptions: Explore the profound impact of global events like tariffs and ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East on today's intricate supply chains, and how industry leaders are adapting. Addressing the Talent Crisis: Uncover the root causes of the supply chain talent shortage, including demographic shifts and gaps in traditional education, and discover innovative solutions to bridge the skills gap. Strategic Collaboration for Talent Development: Learn about the groundbreaking partnership between CSCMP and FreightPath, combining eLearning and certification programs to accelerate talent acquisition and retention within the supply chain industry. The Future of Supply Chain Education: Gain insights into how integrated training programs are revolutionizing supply chain education, making it more accessible and relevant to professionals and educators worldwide. Practical Strategies for Survival and Success: Discover actionable strategies and insights from Mark Baxa and John Delgado to help your organization not only survive but thrive amidst the ongoing supply chain shock waves. CSCMP's Mission: To advance the supply chain profession by connecting, educating, and developing the world's supply chain management professionals throughout their careers. FreightPath's Mission: To provide accessible and effective eLearning curriculum within the supply chain industry, to help bridge the talent gap, and increase the industries overall education. Learn More About Supply Chain Shock Waves: Strategies for Survival and Success John Delgado | Linkedin Mark Baxa | Linkedin FreightPath | Linkedin Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) | Linkedin FreightPath Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) CSCMP and FreightPath Announce Strategic Partnership for Advanced eLearning in Supply Chain Management The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and FreightPath form a Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate the Availability of Advanced Supply Chain eLearning to Industry Professionals, Universities, and New Talent. CSCMP and FreightPath, Inc. form a Strategic Collaboration to Advance Supply Chain eLearning | Media Industry Observer SCPro™ - CSCMP | Logistics Training Programs Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age with John Delgado The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

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Shockwaves from President Trump's grievance and falsehood filled tirade while speaking at the Department of Justice. The president promised law and order while delivering a bitter, blatantly political speech demanding investigations into Democrats while saying those he sees as enemies should be put in jail.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Billions have been wiped off sharemarkets around the world, including in Australia, amid investor concern that Donald Trump's economic policies could produce a US recession. The president's rapidly changing announcements on tariffs have fuelled trade wars, as consumers brace for the potential for an increase to inflation, lower economic growth, and rising unemployment.

John & Luis will discuss Orlando Pride's PK loss vs. Washington Spirit for the Challenge Cup 2025. Drop a thumbs up and we will read all your comments. #soccer #orlandopride #washingtonspirit #nwsl #vamospride #woso

Current and former U.S. Agency for International Development workers are being allowed into USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C. for a second day today to pack up their belongings. But federal government layoffs are being felt across the country. Today, we’ll hear from a USAID contractor in Oklahoma about what's happening there. Plus, we’ll look at why tech firms are spending so much on quantum computing and unpack the impacts of a 24-hour “economic blackout.”

Current and former U.S. Agency for International Development workers are being allowed into USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C. for a second day today to pack up their belongings. But federal government layoffs are being felt across the country. Today, we’ll hear from a USAID contractor in Oklahoma about what's happening there. Plus, we’ll look at why tech firms are spending so much on quantum computing and unpack the impacts of a 24-hour “economic blackout.”

In episode two the girls cover the shockwave story of Motortrend Studios closing and share a little bit about what that actually means.  Review a YouTube video entitled “Worst automotive flops of all time”. It brings out the worst in show with an absolute flop of a Cadillac and perhaps another not so deserving nominee.  We dip in to the mail bag hot on the heels of episode 1. Emily's story about 9/10 of a gallon struck a chord with one listener. While on the other side of town our Simpsons references are causing trouble.  Take Hip Hop w/Dj Rayley register here Check our this gorgeous Edsel speedometer  Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!

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Joey and Addy tackle the breaking news of Technicolor's potential collapse and what it means for the 15,000 employees worldwide at iconic VFX houses like The Mill and MPC. They analyze how the future of VFX might shift toward smaller, specialized teams and discuss DNEG's strategic acquisition of Metaphysic AI. The conversation shifts to the escalating tax incentive battles keeping productions away from L.A., with the U.K. raising its relief to 40% and Netflix investing $1B in Mexico. Plus, they examine several AI products recently laid to rest, including the Humane Ai Pin and Skyglass's virtual production app. A sobering but essential episode on the rapidly evolving state of the film and tech industries.

Shockwaves through Washington as Kash Patel is officially confirmed as head of the FBI. This, as Pam Bondi promises to reveal “the list” everyone has been waiting for… Meanwhile, Diddy’s lawyer is fleeing the disgraced rap star’s team. It all comes as states continue to reel from President Trump’s directives — The Governor of Maine told the President she’d see him in court during a fiery meeting caught on tape at the White House today… and, some members of Congress suggest their alligence is no longer to the United States! (Now you tell us?) Meanwhile, more trouble at The View. As Trish Regan has reported, talent like Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar are being advised to “tone it down” and, the advice is reportedly not being received so well… A new report confirms what Trish has explained. Disney is not happy and The View may jeapardize the entire company. How much trouble is Disney really in? Well, ABC News, the producer of The View, was called out again today (Trish has the clip) by none other than the President, just as Snow White releases its trailer to an abysmal showing on YouTube. On top of that? Captain America is not bringing in the money that had been expected. All this and more! Join Trish for a LIVE edition of The Trish Regan Show today. Subscribe to the channel @trishreganchannel

Shockwaves have been felt throughout America and around the world with many of the changes being made by President Trump. Even some Catholic organizations in America are feeling it. Michael Hichborn, founder and president of the Lepanto Institute, has been researching, among other things, the corruption, abuse and misuse of funds in different Catholic organizations for years. The connection between some of these organizations and what is happening in America now is staggering. He joins us to shed light on this issue and break it all down.   -------------------------------- More from Michael Hichborn HERE: https://www.lepantoin.org/wp/ -------------------------------- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKZ9OefEJLEx1qYcBxgAFww/join -------------------------------- PATREON - Help support this podcast by becoming a US Grace Force PATRON here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25398590 --------------------------------- PRAY THE ROSARY: The Joyful Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMAR9MEN1pE&t=656s --------------------------------- The Sorrowful Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHUkx66oAxE&t=311s --------------------------------- The Glorious Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg_JWsxS6EA&t=207s --------------------------------- The Luminous Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVL5CqBr3CA&t=198s --------------------------------- The Full Rosary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44zL1kFIvP8&t=1765s --------------------------------- Join our US Grace Force Facebook group: https://usgraceforce.com/ -------------------------------- Subscribe to our NEW US Grace Force YouTube channel! US GRACE FORCE 2.0. Don't miss any new, great content!! https://youtube.com/@USGraceForce2.0?si=zq47qEqPITXnIDkg --------------------------------- Be Ready Emergency Preparedness Course: Be prepared to Care for and Protect your Family in times of Natural Disasters, Emergencies, Civil Unrest, Economic Collapse, and more. Sign up for the course HERE: https://brcoalition.com/ --------------------------------- Go HERE to check out the BR Coalition and get great training Body, Mind & Soul! https://brcoalition.com/ Become part of one of the fastest growing online Catholic Membership sites. --------------------------------- Get your hands on some great US Grace Force T-shirts! https://us-grace-force.creator-spring.com/ --------------------------------- The seven promises given to St Bridget of Sweden for those who devote themselves to her Seven Sorrows. 1. I will grant peace to their families. 2. They will be enlightened about the Divine Mysteries. 3. I will console them in their pains, and I will accompany them in their work. 4. I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my Divine Son or the sanctification of their souls. 5. I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives. 6. I will visibly help them at the moment of their death—they will see the face of their mother. 7. I have obtained this grace from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness, since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son and I will be their eternal consolation and joy.

Shockwaves continue to reverberate around the world following President Trump’s remarks about seizing control of Gaza and turning the war-ravaged area into a "Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump repeated his idea that two million Palestinians from Gaza should relocate to other countries. William Brangham discussed the reaction with Marwan Muasher of the Carnegie Endowment. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Wednesday evening, an American Airlines passenger jet collided with a Black Hawk military helicopter in midair near Washington, D.C. Tragically, all passengers and crew from both aircraft lost their lives in the accident. This marks the first U.S. commercial airline crash in 16 years and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the incident was "absolutely" preventable. Dr. Alan Diehl, a former National Transportation Safety Board investigator and human factors specialist examines the investigation and the government's response. Congress returned with yet another week of contentious confirmation hearings. This week featured some of President Trump's most controversial Cabinet nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, who answered tough questions not only from Democrats but Republicans as well. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses key takeaways from the heated week on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott discuss the panic in Silicon Valley and on Wall Street over China's new AI model DeepSeek, which sent Nvidia and other tech stocks plunging. Is this a troubling trend for AI and the markets? Then, Trump almost starts a trade war with Colombia, and Oracle is reportedly in talks to take over Tiktok. Plus, Target becomes the latest company to end its DEI efforts. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.social. Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices