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American Prestige
Special - The Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil w/ Spencer Ackerman

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 39:06


Spencer Ackerman of Forever Wars joins the program to talk about the arrest by ICE of activist Mahmoud Khalil. Read Spencer's piece on the matter, "Mahmoud Khalil's Detention Is A War on Terror Milestone". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptid Creator Corner from Comic Book Yeti
Spencer Ackerman Interview - Iron Man

Cryptid Creator Corner from Comic Book Yeti

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 52:21


Marvel March Madness continues with Spencer Ackerman. Spencer is a journalist and writer. He's won a 2012 National Magazine Award for reporting on biased FBI training materials and shared in a 2014 Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the 2013 global surveillance disclosures. His book Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabalized American and Produced Trump was named a best nonfiction book of 2021 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Foreign Policy. Spencer is now writing Iron Man and taking Tony through The Stark-Roxxon War. He comes on the podcast to talk about his career, the challenge of coming from journalism to comics, and how Iron Man ended up with that big 'ol sword. Plus he talks about what it's like working with the unbelievably talented Julius Ohta. Be sure to get caught up on Iron Man and don't miss the upcoming issue #6 titled The Insurgent Iron Man.  Follow Spencer on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/attackerman.bsky.social Forever Wars website: https://www.forever-wars.com/ Iron Man Trade Paperback Volume One: The Stark-Roxxon War From the publisher A new, brutal era begins for the Golden Avenger! With his company restored, Tony Stark's first order of business is getting Stark Unlimited back out of the weapons game. But a multinational company doesn't just stop selling weapons overnight, and the board is more concerned with profit margins than super-hero ethics. Now they've made a deal with the devil: Stark Unlimited is for sale, and the highest bidder represents the combined might of Tony's two biggest competitors, Roxxon and A.I.M.! But they're ready for the old Tony Stark. This one? He's a lot angrier than he used to be. New armor, old enemies and unbelievable twists abound in this fresh take on a fury-powered Iron Man! Collecting IRON MAN (2024) #1-5. Iron Man #6 hit shelves March 12th, 2025. PATREON We have a new Patreon, CryptidCreatorCornerpod. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us. We got two simple tiers, $1 and $3. I'll be uploading a story every Sunday about some of the crazy things I've gotten into over the years. The first one dropped last week about me relocating a drug lord's sharks. Yes, it did happen, and the alligators didn't even get in the way. Want to know more, you know what to do. Arkenforge Play TTRPG games? Make sure to check out our partner Arkenforge. They have everything you need to make your TTRPG more fun and immersive, allowing you to build, play, and export animated maps including in person fog of war capability that let's your players interact with maps as the adventure unfolds while you, the DM get the full picture. Use the discount code YETI5 to get $5 off your order. The Lantern Catalog Created on the premise of creating light in the dark, this is the the go to resource to keep you up to date on the indy projects and the creators you love. You can find them at https://www.thelanterncatalog.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Quincy Adams Society Events
Spencer Ackerman on the Global War on Terror and Biden's Legacy

John Quincy Adams Society Events

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 58:54


On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Spencer Ackerman, a Pulitzer Prize and National Magazine Award-winning reporter, who has covered the War on Terror and U.S. foreign policy for The New Republic, Wired, The Guardian, The Daily Beast, and Zeteo. He is also the author of Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump and the Forever Wars newsletter, and he is currently writing the new Iron Man series for Marvel Comics and The Torture and Deliverance of Majid Khan. Our conversation discussed the impact of the GWOT on U.S. politics, whether the GWOT is actually over, and the Biden Administration's foreign policy legacy.

Stand Up! with Pete Dominick
1309 Spencer Ackerman News and Clips

Stand Up! with Pete Dominick

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 59:58


Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more GET TICKETS TO PODJAM II In Vegas March 27-30 Confirmed Guests! Professor Eric Segall, Dr Aaron Carroll, Maura Quint, Tim Wise, JL Cauvin, Ophira Eisenberg, Christian Finnegan and The Ladies of The Hue will all join us! Subscribe to Forever Wars For nearly the entire War on Terror, Spencer Ackerman has been a national-security correspondent for outlets like The New Republic, WIRED, The Guardian and currently The Daily Beast. He has reported from the frontlines of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay. He shared in the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service Journalism for Edward Snowden's NSA leaks to The Guardian, a series of stories that also yielded him other awards, including the Scripps Howard Foundation's 2014 Roy W. Howard Award for Public Service Reporting and the 2013 IRE medal for investigative reporting. Ackerman's WIRED series on Islamophobic counterterrorism training at the FBI won the 2012 online National Magazine Award for reporting. He frequently appears on MSNBC, CNN, and other news networks. Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi-Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

The New Abnormal
Trump Is More Like a Court Jester Than a King

The New Abnormal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 59:48


On this episode of The New Abnormal, President Donald Trump's attempts to fashion himself as America's king fall flat with antics that are more akin to a court jester. Plus! Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Spencer Ackerman discusses Elon Musk's potential undue influence over the Department of Defense, and MacArcthur Genius Cristina Jiménez Moreta delves into how Trump's second term has escalated attacks on immigrants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graphic Policy Radio
Spencer Ackerman on Writing Iron Man

Graphic Policy Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 94:06


Is Tony Stark a comrade? Spencer Ackerman, award winning national security journalist and author of the book "Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump”, brings his knowledge of geopolitics, corporate power, and deep Iron Man lore to writing the new Iron Man series.    This podcast is for folks new to the character as well as long time fans. We open with an overview of why I loved this series and a discussion of Spencer's inspirations before delving into spoilers of the first three outstanding issues. We've got:  Busting anti-union thugs Boardroom Warfare Feats of engineering Survivor guilt    And some amazing pulls for bad guys that will please Iron fans and X-Men fans alike.    Follow Spencer on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/attackerman.bsky.social Spencer's Newsletter: https://www.forever-wars.com/  Elana Levin https://bsky.app/profile/levin.bsky.social   

D'encre et de bulles
D'encre et de bulle #33: DC, Indés: de bonnes choses ?

D'encre et de bulles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 227:45


Chaîne de Neo : https://www.youtube.com/c/LeN%C3%A9ophyteDesComicsChaîne de Lena: https://www.youtube.com/@LenainliveChaîne de ComicsPlay: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicsPlayYTChaîne de Wrestling Klinik: https://www.youtube.com/@WrestlingKlinikChaîne Manga Saucisse: https://www.youtube.com/live/GUvefvPs54Y?si=ZlLoDOI2GykBC0oE=======================================Réseaux de la chaîneDiscord: https://discord.gg/6jWpVxPrnrSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZwxEAU13PoVLua0JdIYJh?si=23eb9d545b224601Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/QynphwNFRNGQSG9d9Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/0964898a-c810-48ff-97ab-f0a6e9e66fa5/d'encre-et-de-bullesApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/dencre-et-de-bulles/id1733018809Instagram de Mindphobia: https://www.instagram.com/mindphobia.comics/=======================================Grosse semaine DC en VO puisque sur 5 titres trois appartiennent à la firme à 2 lettres. On parlera d'Absolute Wonder Woman par Kelly Thompson et Hayden Sherman. Mais aussi de ce Detective Comics par Tom Taylor et Mikel Janin. Du Green Lantern: Dark par Tate Brombal et Werther Dell'Edera. Enfin nous évoquerons ce nouvel Iron Man par Spencer Ackerman et Julius Ohta et de Magic Order par Mark Millar et Matteo Buffagni. Côté VF, la part belle est faite à l'indé puisqu'en dehors de Supreme Power par JMS et Gary Frank chez Panini nous ne parlerons que d'indé. Comme avec Judas par Jeff Loveness et Jakub Rebelka chez 404 Graphics, de Dracula par James Tynion IV et Martin Simmons chez Urban, de BRZRKR Bloodlines par, entre autre, Steve Skroce et Mattson Tomlin chez Delcourt et enfin de Carton Blême, de la franco-belge parue chez Komics Initiative Sans oublier le traditionnel Stop ou Encore.=======================================Time Code et lien d'achats00:00 Générique + Intro 23:42 Green Lantern Dark 1 (Brombal, Dell'ereda) par Mind41:00 Iron Man 1 (Ackerman, Otha) par Lena1:03:57 Detective Comics 1090 (Taylor, Janin) par Bunny1:29:21 Magic Order V 1 (Millar, Buffagni) par Neo1:46:51 Absolute Wonder Woman 1 (Thompson, Sherman) par ComicsPlay2:05:26 Stop ou encore (The Moon Is Following Us 2, Wolverine Revenge 2, TMNT 3, Rook Exodus 6, Convert 2 & 3, The Nice House by the Sea 3 et 4, Wolverine 2)2:45:22 Judas (Loveness, Rebelka) chez 404 par Mind (https://www.pulps.fr/item/judas_394951)3:01:48 Carton Blême (Opel, Beuzelin) chez Komics Initiative par Lena 3:12:10 BRZRKR Bloodlines (Reeves, Skroce, Tomlin...) chez Delcourt par Neo (https://www.pulps.fr/item/brzrkr_bloodlines_tp_vol_01_371113)3:30:05 Universal Monsters: Dracula (Tynion IV, Simmons) chez Urban Comics par ComicsPlay (https://www.pulps.fr/item/universal_monsters__dracula_405033)3:41:56 A venir sur YouTube + Générique=======================================#WonderWoman #absolutewonderwoman #Kellythomspon #Haydensherman #dc #dccomics #absoluteuniverse #dcallin #detectivecomics #batman #capedcrusader #darkknight #tomtaylor #mikeljanin #greenlantern #greenlanterndark #tatebrombal #wertherdelledera #ironman #tonystark #marvel #marvelcomics #spencerackerman #juliusohta #magicorder #markmillar #netflix #matteobuffagni #supremepower #strackzinski #garyfrank #paninicomics #judas #jeffloveness #jakubrebelka #404graphics #dracula #vampire #jamestynioniv #martinsimmons #universalmonsters #urbancomics #brzrkr #brzrkrbloodlines #keanureeves #delcourt Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

DTR Comics
NYCC '24 - Spencer Ackerman Interview

DTR Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 28:10


Happy Holidays, everyone! We have a surprise for you! This week, you'll be getting one creator interview a day for four days! All from our trip to New York Comic-Con this year! First up, Anne got to sit down with renowned journalist and writer Spencer Ackerman to get the behind the scenes details on how his Iron Man book came to be and where he wants to take the character during his run! Special thank you to Troyoboy17 for helping us save the audio on this and stay tuned for TOMORROW for TATE BROMBAL and BATGIRL! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecomicscollective/support

The New Abnormal
Elon Musk Is the Billionaire Grinch That Ruined Christmas

The New Abnormal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 65:55


Billionaire Elon Musk's meddling has given America's elected officials a taste of what is to come from President-elect Donald Trump's right hand man. “And it's only the beginning,” said The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie. Plus! Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Spencer Ackerman joins the podcast to discuss the next administration's potential reshaping of Middle East policy, and The New Republic writer Edith Olmsted unpacks Musk's unprecedented presidential influence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lever Time
How Marvel Helped Sell Us Forever Wars

Lever Time

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 30:07


When Iron Man hit theaters in 2008, it didn't just launch the wildly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe — it also, with the Pentagon's help, became a bombastic symbol of modern military might in the digital age. Now, can the same comic book character be used to critique the military-industrial complex and the War on Terror?When Marvel wanted to make an Iron Man film in the early aughts, executives turned to a longstanding relationship between Hollywood and the Pentagon, allowing the Defense Department to approve the movie's storyline in exchange for access to military equipment. The U.S. military was able to alter significant parts of Iron Man's script, allowing the film to also serve as a marketing device for the military. Now, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Spencer Ackerman is flipping the script. A veteran war reporter, Ackerman is writing a new Marvel comic book series of Iron Man, in which he's applying the lessons he learned over two decades of covering the War on Terror. Decidedly more critical of the military-industrial complex that the movies championed, the books are reshaping the iconic hero into a parable about the impact of excessive wealth concentrated in the hands of one billionaire, Today on Lever Time, senior podcast producer Arjun Singh sits down with Ackerman and Dave Gonzales, co-author of the book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios and the host of the podcast Trial By Content, to discuss how the Pentagon pushed Marvel to use Iron Man as a piece of propaganda, and how events like 9/11 and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars influenced the way superhero is seen today.Read Spencer Ackerman's newsletter Forever Wars by clicking here. 

On the Nose
Bipartisan Empire: Foreign Policy, Regional War, and the 2024 Election

On the Nose

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 73:52


On this special episode of On the Nose—recorded live on November 4th at McNally Jackson Books in Manhattan—Jewish Currents senior reporter Alex Kane hosts a discussion about foreign policy and the 2024 presidential election. Historian Stephen Wertheim, Arab American Institute executive director Maya Berry, and national security reporter Spencer Ackerman discuss Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris's foreign policy visions, regional war in the Middle East, and the bipartisan consensus on upholding US empire. Thanks to Jesse Brenneman for producing and to Nathan Salsburg for the use of his song “VIII (All That Were Calculated Have Passed).Further Reading:“Some Muslim Americans moving to Jill Stein in potential blow to Kamala Harris,” Andrea Shalal, Reuters“New Poll Finds Arab American Voters Evenly Divided in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Arab American InstituteReign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump by Spencer Ackerman“How Kamala Harris Should Put America First — for Real,” Stephen Werheim, The New York Times“America's Foreign Policy Inertia,” Stephen Wertheim and Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs

Rabbitt Stew Comics
Episode 479

Rabbitt Stew Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 199:54


Jan 2025 Solicits (Marvel, IDW, Dark Horse, Others) Longbox of Horror 2024 Part 4: The Mangler Comic Reviews: DC o        All In §  Detective Comics 1090 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janin §  Green Arrow 17 (350) by Joshua Williamson, Amancay Nahuelpan, Romulo Fajardo Jr.; Chris Condon, Montos, Adriano Lucas §  Harley Quinn 44 by Elliott Kalan, Mindy Lee, Triona Farrell §  Nightwing 119 by Dan Watters, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini o        Absolute Wonder Woman 1 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire o        DC Horror Presents 1 by David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick, Cat Staggs, Romulo Fajardo Jr.; Boulet Brothers, Butch Mapa, Kristian Rossi o        Green Lantern Dark 1 by Tate Brombal, Werther Dell'Edera, Giovanna Niro Marvel o        Alien Romulus 1 by Zac Thompson, Daniel Picciotto, Yen Nitro o        Iron Man 1 by Spencer Ackerman, Julius Ohta, Alex Sinclair o        Marvel Unlimited §  Beastly Buddies 2 by Steve Foxe, Armand Bodnar, KJ Diaz Dark Horse o        Headless Horseman Halloween Special by David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick, Sara Stella Scalia, Mauro; Ben Stenbeck, Matt Smith; Lukas Ketner, Eryk Donovan; James Asmus, Chris Panda; Jay Martin o        Space Usagi: White Star Rising 1 by Stan Sakai, Emi Fujii Dynamite o        Powerpuff Girls Halloween Special by Amanda Diebert, Cat Staggs IDW o        Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre 1 by Tom Scioli Image o        Feeding 1 by David Booher, Drew Zucker, Vittorio Astone o        Nullhunter 1 by Michael Walsh, Gustaffo Vargas o        Sacred Damned (Horizon Experiment) 1 by Sabir Pirzada, Michael Walsh, Toni Marie Griffin o        Voices In My Head 1 by Joe Pruett, Andrew Robinson, Phil Hester, Bruce McCorkindale, Juan Doe, Michael Gaydos, Bil Ruth, Guy Major Mad Cave o        Hour of the Wolf 1 by Mark London, Danilo Beyruth, Fabi Marques ComiXology o        Groupies by Helen Mullane, Tula Lotay OGN Countdown o        Sublime: $5 at the Door by Ryan Cady, Audrey Mok, Alex Diotti, Hayden Sherman, Logan Faerber, Bill Masuku, Robert Ahmad, Julianne Griepp o        Sweetness Between Us by Sarah Winifred Searle o        Neo Pets: The Omelette Fairie by Rebecca Mix, Heather Burns o        Medusa by Tony Parker, Tamra Bonvillain o        Thief of the Heights by Son M, Robin Yao o        Star Trek Lower Decks: Warp Your Own Way by Ryan North, Chris Fenoglio o        Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen o        Dracula Book 1: The Impaler by Matt Wagner, Kelley Jones, Jose Villarrubia o        Cooking with Monsters vol 2: Harm-to-Table by Jordan Alsaqa, Vivian Truong o        Swing by Audrey Meeker, Sarah Davidson o        Sidekicks by Dan Santat o        My Time Machine by Carol Lay Additional Reviews:         Agatha ep7         Crossing Over Express         Spencer and Locke         Sweetpea         Venom 3 News: Capullo controversy, Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, Wonka 2 greenlit, OGN by Hickman/Del Mondo, s3 of Good Omens now a 90-minute movie, Kelly Williams gofundme, new Fear Street movie announced, Jumanji sequel Trailers: That Christmas Comics Countdown (23 October 2024): 1.     Absolute Wonder Woman 1 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire 2.     Godzilla: Monsterpiece Theatre 1 by Tom Scioli 3.     Superman 19 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez 4.     Green Lantern Dark 1 by Tate Brombal, Werther Dell'Edera, Giovanna Niro 5.     Moon is Following Us 2 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo, Mike Spicer 6.     Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 by Jason Aaron, Cliff Chiang 7.     Power Fantasy 3 by Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard 8.     Rook: Exodus 6 by Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson 9.     Standstill 3 by Lee Loughridge, Andrew Robinson 10.  Universal Monsters: Frankenstein 3 by Michael Walsh, Toni-Maria Griffin  

11 O'Clock Comics Podcast
11 O'Clock Comics Episode 954

11 O'Clock Comics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 122:56


Cyberpunk 2077: XOXO by Bartosz Sztybor and Jakub Rebelka from Dark Horse, Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus and Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite, Fantagraphics-O-Rama: The Empty Lot by Mia Wolff and Sunday by Olivier Schrauwen, Iron Man by Spencer Ackerman, Julius Ohta, and Alex Sinclair, Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matusmoto, Cryptology from TwoMorrows, Batman and Robin: Year One by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee, Adventure Time Omnibus Volume One from Oni Press, plus a whole mess more!

Battle Of The Atom: An X-Men Podcast
Ep.366 - New York Comic Con Super Special 2024

Battle Of The Atom: An X-Men Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 124:14


Episode Notes This is a New York Comic Con super special featuring Pepe Larraz, Kieron Gillen, Al Ewing, Declan Shalvey, Spencer Ackerman, Jackson Lanzing, David Marquez, Josh Cassara, Gerry Duggan, Chris Condon, and Justin Mason!  Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter @arthurstacy & never try to find Zack! Our theme music is Junk Factory from the X-Men Arcade Game by Seiichi Fukami, Yuji Takenouchi, Junya Nakano, and Ayako Hashimoto. Cover art is by Adam Reck after Dave Cockrum with logo design by Mikey Zee If you want to support the show make sure you rate and review the show or check out our Patreon!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Alien: Romulus (Marvel), Green Lantern Dark (DC), NYCC News, & More!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 96:54


NICO! TK! KEVO! ALL NUMBER ONES! It's new books, NYCC news, and more! First up – we've got NYCC news: Daredevil: Born Again release date, Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell by Soule & McNiven, Ultimate Wolverine, Zdarsky leaving Batman for Loeb & Lee, Rise of Emperor Doom & Doom Academy, Astonishing Infinity Comics, the return of Vertigo, the TRIPLING DOWN on Absolute DC, and that's JUST FOR STARTERS. Then it's time to go ALL number ones – starting off with the all new Iron Man #1 by Spencer Ackerman before leading into Alien: Romulus #1 – the “official” prequel (but like…comic prequels, amirite?). Then, over to DC for a double dose of new takes on longtime comic royalty – beginning with Absolute Wonder Woman, the title with the largest bug-to-hero ratio on the cover in a long time before the long-awaited Green Lantern Dark finally lights up the episode. It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Podcast! X IS FOR SHOW is a talk show for your favorite media, the same way THE OFFICE was a documentary about a paper company. Every week, THE ACTION PACK gathers to discuss a wide range of entertainment media and news, from film & TV to comics to gaming, music, and beyond. Led by showrunner NICO (@NicoAction), with co-hosts TK (@TKElemental) and producer KEVO (@KevoReally), as well as a variety of friends and special guests, these LIVE discussions are not to be missed - so be sure to tune in and join us for all the fun!

AiPT! Comics
NYCC 2024 recap and talking 'Absolute Wonder Woman' with Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman

AiPT! Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 97:07


Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSNYCC Scoops:Ultimate Wolverine!Astonishing Infinity ComicsRise of Emperor Doom‘Star Wars: Jedi Knights' series launching March 2025Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #1 (of 3), New limited series, on sale April 2025, Written by CHARLES SOULE,  Art and Cover by STEVE McNIVENFull January 2025 DC Comics SolicitationsDC Comics gets added to digital comics reading app GlobalComixWebcomics collection DC GO! coming to DC Universe Infinite November 20Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature!NYCC 2024: DC Comics reveals ‘Absolute Flash,' ‘Absolute Martian Manhunter' and more'SilverHawks' coming to Dynamite January 2025​​IDW reveals new logo marking it's next eraIDW reveals IDW Dark line, with licensed properties A Twilight Zone, A Quiet Place, Sleepy Hollow, and Event HorizonIDW sets Juan Ferreyra for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' #6Dynamite announces 'Disney's ZOOTOPIA' #1 for January 2025Rick Remender's Giant Generator adds new creators for 2025New 9-issue series ‘The Lucky Devils' coming to Image Comics in 2025Rick Remender's 'The Seasons' coming January 2025Six-issue dark fantasy 'Bug Wars' coming February 2025Dynamite sets February 2025 for 'Herculoids' seriesNew cryptid series 'Let This One Be a Devil' explores True Weird tales'Spider-Boy' #13 to introduce Hulkette in NovemberOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Summer Shadows #2 (John Harris Dunning, Ricardo Cabral)Wonder Woman #14 (Tom King, Daniel Sampere)Chris:Ultimate Spider-Man #10 (Jonathan Hickman, David Messina)Uncanny X-Men #4 (Gail Simone, David Marquez)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris - Ultimate Spider-Man #10Dave - Venom-War-Venomous #3 (Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Chris: Iron Man #1 (Spencer Ackerman, Julius Ohta)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Iron Man #1 (Sumit Kumar Cover)Chris: Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre #1 (Tom Scioli Cover)Interview: Absolute Wonder Woman Out October 23 Kelly Thompson Hayden ShermanYou're reinventing a character from the ground up, so where was the ground exactly when you started?Having talked to Scott this has been quite awhile in the making, how long were you both working on this series?Absolute Batman seems to be about stripping away Batman from what we know, is that something you also brought to Wonder Woman?Hayden, was there a certain cultural style you were going for with Wonder Woman's design/clothing?Is the skeleton pegasus a staple of this series, or a one-off creature?12 issue 6 include pegasus weaponsWhat would main universe Wonder Woman think of Absolute Wonder Woman? Hayden I've always adored your layout design, how do you approach a page and know how you'll frame it? There's a lot of visual ideas at work in the first issue, from action to interesting interiors, do you prefer drawing one over the other?A superheroes villains are nearly as important as the hero themselves, what kind of work goes into unveiling familiar villains in a work like this?

Tech Won't Save Us
Gaza Is a Laboratory for Future Warfare w/ Spencer Ackerman

Tech Won't Save Us

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 55:25


Paris Marx is joined by Spencer Ackerman to discuss the past year of Israel's actions in Palestine and the innovations in war technology being used to carry out what the ICJ has deemed a "plausible" genocide in Gaza.Spencer Ackerman is a Pulitzer-prize winning author of Reign of Terror. He's a contributor at Zeteo and publishes the Forever Wars newsletter. He's also writing a new series of Iron Man comics that come out very soon.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.Also mentioned in this episode:Spencer wrote a piece marking a year since October 7 for Zeteo. He's also written about the Lebanon pager attack and Israel's innovation with quadcopters.Yuval Abraham has written about the use of AI in Gaza and how Israel is relying on US cloud companies for military purposes.Roberto González wrote a paper about the links between Silicon Valley and the military-industrial complex.Support the show

Start Making Sense
Gaza Is a Laboratory for Future Warfare w/ Spencer Ackerman | Tech Won't Save Us

Start Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 55:25


Paris Marx is joined by Spencer Ackerman to discuss the past year of Israel's actions in Palestine and the innovations in war technology being used to carry out what the ICJ has deemed a "plausible" genocide in Gaza.Spencer Ackerman is a Pulitzer-prize winning author of Reign of Terror. He's a contributor at Zeteo and publishes the Forever Wars newsletter. He's also writing a new series of Iron Man comics that come out very soon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Comic Talk Today
Comic Talk Today COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR SEPT 11TH, 2024 | This Episode is INSANE!

Comic Talk Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 214:24


It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Linkin Park takes up WAY too much of this episode.Donald Trump is being sued by The White Stripes.Amazon teams with Anthropic AIJunji Ito's EPIC horror manga is turning into an Anime.Minecraft trailer drops.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - With the issues last week's episode had i probably could have added an addendum to it. The band not only announced a new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, but also new drummer, Colin Brittan, PLUS a new record, From Zero, and a new tour.New Music/VideoSpiritbox - Soft Spine https://youtu.be/tiIjetn31VA Another heavy banger!!Filter - Burn Out The Sun https://youtu.be/3vbDbTqiJoM Filter's version of Radio Rock works. Really good songwriting.Shallow Rising - Remorse Code https://youtu.be/8Shy17_Shto Chris Adler's NEW band. DEFINITELY different from LoG. But better?Opeth - Paragraph 3 https://youtu.be/7Ph5o3xpJ_8 This record is going to be great.Vígundr - Grógaldr   https://youtu.be/BX5jRQAYfq4 another Heilung clone… this one seems much better.Entheos - A Thousand Days https://youtu.be/rttDAatSAIc much more blasty than their last outing… it will grow on you.Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine https://youtu.be/SRXH9AbT280 Feels very Meteora. Those lyrics just CUT though.Memphis May Fire - Infection https://youtu.be/W87MonbrKnU Mostly bland with an ok breakdown that falls short.Jinjer - Rogue https://youtu.be/9Uaecbh8ta0?si=WBdQbMC-d7RBWafr definitely still one of the best in metal right now.Billy Morrison, Corey Taylor, Steve Vai - Incite The Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AjEYcYsiyo Not terrible, but not super noteworthy either.Tours/FestivalsHeart - Royal Flush 2025. These are the rescheduled dates that had been previously postponed for Ann Wilson's cancer treatments. Previous tickets will be honored. Feb 28 in Las Vegas through Apr 5 in Quebec. https://www.heart-music.com Linkin Park - 6 dates, tickets are all sold out. Sept 11, 16, 22, 24, 28, Nov 11.Unto Others - DROPPED from the WASP tour. The reason given by WASP being that Unto Others never provided a marketing plan. Which the band disputes.Childish Gambino - Speaking of postponed tours. Donald Glover's music project is postponing the remaining dates on his current tour so he can focus on his physical health “for a few weeks.” All tickets will be honored once the remaining dates are rescheduled.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/donald-glover-postpones-childish-gambino-farewell-tour-physical-health-1236138459/ Reg ‘ol NewsJack White V Trump - Jack and Meg White are suing Donald Trump's campaign over the usage of their song Seven Nation Army. The suit seemingly stemming from a threat from White in late August over the usage of the song in a video on X. The threat involved long debunked story about Trump calling veterans names at Arlington cemetery. White resorting to calling Trump “DonOLD” even.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/jack-white-sues-donald-trump-unauthorized-use-of-music-1236138745/ Superbowl - Football season just started and we already know who is going to perform at the halftime show. Kendrick Lamar.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/super-bowl-2025-halftime-performer-1236136777/ SuggestsThe Crow Soundtrack - The soundtrack to the superhero film The Crow was released in 1994.Gaming/TechTrailersMortal Kombat 1 - Noob Saibot trailer… or just teaser?Reg ‘ol NewsAmazon's Alexa - New voice assistant will use Claude AI from Anthropic, not Amazon's Titan models.YouTube AI developments - Developing AI detection tools for music and faces. Working on creator controls for AI trainingDestiny 2 - Bungie's new roadmap for Destiny 2 outlines major changes, including two expansions annually instead of one. These expansions will feature more non-linear campaign formats and gameplay styles, like roguelikes and survival shooters. Alongside expansions, four free major updates per year will introduce activities, events, and rewards. The first expansion, codenamed Apollo, launches in Summer 2025 and will follow a non-linear story approach. The current expansion, The Final Shape, was delayed due to recent studio layoffs.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/heres-bungies-roadmap-for-destiny-2-163138384.html SuggestsMK1 - one last chance before everything changes in Khaos Reigns.Comic Books/BooksFollow-ups/CorrectionsElseworlds - with the return of the imprint for DC with new stories, the classics are getting fresh printings. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-elseworlds-superman-batman-comics-volumes-trade-paperbacks/#1 TrailersIron Man - https://youtu.be/ccBQ9WfR2kU on shelves in October. Written by Spencer Ackerman. Art from Julius Ohta. That SWORD tho!!Exceptional X-Men - https://youtu.be/ws6aj2muRmo W- Eve L Ewing, A- Carmen Carnero. On sale now.Reg ‘ol NewsComics For Dummies - The “For Dummies” series of books is now attempting to tackle comic books. Written by  Troy Brownfield. The series will feature books on The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, a general Marvel related book, and Captain America. The latter 2 to start things off.https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/marvel-comics/marvel-for-dummies-book-announcement/ SuggestsThe Crow - a haunting tale of love, loss, and revenge. Eric Draven, brutally murdered alongside his fiancée, is resurrected by a supernatural crow to avenge their deaths. James O'Barr's gothic comic blends dark, visceral artwork with a deeply emotional story, perfect for fans of tragic antiheroes and supernatural horror. With its moody atmosphere and powerful themes, The Crow is a must-read for anyone craving a chilling, emotional ride this spooky season. 1989, Caliber Comics.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsGood Omens - Neil Gaiman series suspends production on the final season due to the allegations against its creator. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/good-omens-halts-production-neil-gaiman-allegations-1236138923/ Creature Commandos - Dec 5.TrailersHigh Potential - Sept 17 https://youtu.be/2ml5VsUElEM Kaitlin Olsen finally playing a different character other than Sweet D? Could be cool.Arcane - Season 2 Nov https://youtu.be/hsffPST-x1k Uzamaki - https://youtu.be/2ivmweJQaco Sept 28 on Adult Swim, next day on MAXReg ‘ol NewsTonight Show - NBC to pull back on their staple late-night show. Fridays will now be reruns. Just the most recent move in a line of similar cuts. Seth Meyers band got cut, and the other networks late night shows have all already made this move in recent years. And the media thinks it is simply due to streaming competition.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/tonight-show-jimmy-fallon-four-nights-per-week-nbc-1236135343/ South Park - Set to return in 2025. Purposefully skipping the election. Also waiting for Paramount to figure their future.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/south-park-2025-return-skipping-presidential-election-1236131691/ SuggestsFrom - Done it a few times before, but to kick off spooky season AND to catch up before season 3 starts, do it THIS WEEK!MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsHorizon - Second movie's theatrical release get scrapped after the first movie loses almost $90M. Costner still dedicated to releasing all 4 parts. https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/kevin-costner-horizon-2-scrapped-theatrical-release-reaction-to-box-office-not-overwhelming-success-1236133084/ TrailersWolf Man - https://youtu.be/ZZ2xPwXJpLM Leigh Whannell directed Invisible Man. Starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. January 2025The Apprentice - https://youtu.be/0tXEN0WNJUg Oct 11Minecraft - https://youtu.be/PE2YZhcC4NY good lord what is this?Megalopolis https://youtu.be/pq6mvHZU0fc?si=ngRYWS5jMHVzMAgK The REAL trailer for Francis Ford Copolla's star-studded epic.Reg ‘ol NewsJames Earl Jones - Passed at 93. SuggestsBeetlejuice Beetlejuice - a 2024 American dark fantasy comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. A sequel to Beetlejuice (1988) and the second film of the Beetlejuice franchise, the film stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara reprising their roles alongside new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe.Rumor MillNew SourcesSilver Surfer - Special presentation on Disney+.Wolverine - Henry Cavill is ONCE AGAIN being rumored for the Wolverine moving forward. “Cooking” posts on his socials.New RumorsWakanda - Live-action series supposedly in pre-development.Man-Thing - Special Presentation on Disney+Blade - Director found? Chad Stahleski (John Wick)?Green Lantern - Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor now rumored to have been cast. McGregor said to be up for John Stewart, McConaughey too. So obviously not along side Brolin.Final Fantasy - The OTHER games said to be coming to Xbox (aside from MMO XIV) are VII remake, XVI, and the Pixel Remasters.Venom: Last Dance - Knull to make an appearance. Secret Wars appearance for Tom Hardy.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Nerdy Legion Podcast Network
COMIC TALK TODAY: COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR SEPT 11TH, 2024 | THIS EPISODE IS INSANE!

Nerdy Legion Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 214:24


It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Linkin Park takes up WAY too much of this episode.Donald Trump is being sued by The White Stripes.Amazon teams with Anthropic AIJunji Ito's EPIC horror manga is turning into an Anime.Minecraft trailer drops.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - With the issues last week's episode had i probably could have added an addendum to it. The band not only announced a new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, but also new drummer, Colin Brittan, PLUS a new record, From Zero, and a new tour.New Music/VideoSpiritbox - Soft Spine https://youtu.be/tiIjetn31VA Another heavy banger!!Filter - Burn Out The Sun https://youtu.be/3vbDbTqiJoM Filter's version of Radio Rock works. Really good songwriting.Shallow Rising - Remorse Code https://youtu.be/8Shy17_Shto Chris Adler's NEW band. DEFINITELY different from LoG. But better?Opeth - Paragraph 3 https://youtu.be/7Ph5o3xpJ_8 This record is going to be great.Vígundr - Grógaldr   https://youtu.be/BX5jRQAYfq4 another Heilung clone… this one seems much better.Entheos - A Thousand Days https://youtu.be/rttDAatSAIc much more blasty than their last outing… it will grow on you.Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine https://youtu.be/SRXH9AbT280 Feels very Meteora. Those lyrics just CUT though.Memphis May Fire - Infection https://youtu.be/W87MonbrKnU Mostly bland with an ok breakdown that falls short.Jinjer - Rogue https://youtu.be/9Uaecbh8ta0?si=WBdQbMC-d7RBWafr definitely still one of the best in metal right now.Billy Morrison, Corey Taylor, Steve Vai - Incite The Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AjEYcYsiyo Not terrible, but not super noteworthy either.Tours/FestivalsHeart - Royal Flush 2025. These are the rescheduled dates that had been previously postponed for Ann Wilson's cancer treatments. Previous tickets will be honored. Feb 28 in Las Vegas through Apr 5 in Quebec. https://www.heart-music.com Linkin Park - 6 dates, tickets are all sold out. Sept 11, 16, 22, 24, 28, Nov 11.Unto Others - DROPPED from the WASP tour. The reason given by WASP being that Unto Others never provided a marketing plan. Which the band disputes.Childish Gambino - Speaking of postponed tours. Donald Glover's music project is postponing the remaining dates on his current tour so he can focus on his physical health “for a few weeks.” All tickets will be honored once the remaining dates are rescheduled.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/donald-glover-postpones-childish-gambino-farewell-tour-physical-health-1236138459/ Reg ‘ol NewsJack White V Trump - Jack and Meg White are suing Donald Trump's campaign over the usage of their song Seven Nation Army. The suit seemingly stemming from a threat from White in late August over the usage of the song in a video on X. The threat involved long debunked story about Trump calling veterans names at Arlington cemetery. White resorting to calling Trump “DonOLD” even.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/jack-white-sues-donald-trump-unauthorized-use-of-music-1236138745/ Superbowl - Football season just started and we already know who is going to perform at the halftime show. Kendrick Lamar.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/super-bowl-2025-halftime-performer-1236136777/ SuggestsThe Crow Soundtrack - The soundtrack to the superhero film The Crow was released in 1994.Gaming/TechTrailersMortal Kombat 1 - Noob Saibot trailer… or just teaser?Reg ‘ol NewsAmazon's Alexa - New voice assistant will use Claude AI from Anthropic, not Amazon's Titan models.YouTube AI developments - Developing AI detection tools for music and faces. Working on creator controls for AI trainingDestiny 2 - Bungie's new roadmap for Destiny 2 outlines major changes, including two expansions annually instead of one. These expansions will feature more non-linear campaign formats and gameplay styles, like roguelikes and survival shooters. Alongside expansions, four free major updates per year will introduce activities, events, and rewards. The first expansion, codenamed Apollo, launches in Summer 2025 and will follow a non-linear story approach. The current expansion, The Final Shape, was delayed due to recent studio layoffs.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/heres-bungies-roadmap-for-destiny-2-163138384.html SuggestsMK1 - one last chance before everything changes in Khaos Reigns.Comic Books/BooksFollow-ups/CorrectionsElseworlds - with the return of the imprint for DC with new stories, the classics are getting fresh printings. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-elseworlds-superman-batman-comics-volumes-trade-paperbacks/#1 TrailersIron Man - https://youtu.be/ccBQ9WfR2kU on shelves in October. Written by Spencer Ackerman. Art from Julius Ohta. That SWORD tho!!Exceptional X-Men - https://youtu.be/ws6aj2muRmo W- Eve L Ewing, A- Carmen Carnero. On sale now.Reg ‘ol NewsComics For Dummies - The “For Dummies” series of books is now attempting to tackle comic books. Written by  Troy Brownfield. The series will feature books on The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, a general Marvel related book, and Captain America. The latter 2 to start things off.https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/marvel-comics/marvel-for-dummies-book-announcement/ SuggestsThe Crow - a haunting tale of love, loss, and revenge. Eric Draven, brutally murdered alongside his fiancée, is resurrected by a supernatural crow to avenge their deaths. James O'Barr's gothic comic blends dark, visceral artwork with a deeply emotional story, perfect for fans of tragic antiheroes and supernatural horror. With its moody atmosphere and powerful themes, The Crow is a must-read for anyone craving a chilling, emotional ride this spooky season. 1989, Caliber Comics.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsGood Omens - Neil Gaiman series suspends production on the final season due to the allegations against its creator. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/good-omens-halts-production-neil-gaiman-allegations-1236138923/ Creature Commandos - Dec 5.TrailersHigh Potential - Sept 17 https://youtu.be/2ml5VsUElEM Kaitlin Olsen finally playing a different character other than Sweet D? Could be cool.Arcane - Season 2 Nov https://youtu.be/hsffPST-x1k Uzamaki - https://youtu.be/2ivmweJQaco Sept 28 on Adult Swim, next day on MAXReg ‘ol NewsTonight Show - NBC to pull back on their staple late-night show. Fridays will now be reruns. Just the most recent move in a line of similar cuts. Seth Meyers band got cut, and the other networks late night shows have all already made this move in recent years. And the media thinks it is simply due to streaming competition.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/tonight-show-jimmy-fallon-four-nights-per-week-nbc-1236135343/ South Park - Set to return in 2025. Purposefully skipping the election. Also waiting for Paramount to figure their future.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/south-park-2025-return-skipping-presidential-election-1236131691/ SuggestsFrom - Done it a few times before, but to kick off spooky season AND to catch up before season 3 starts, do it THIS WEEK!MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsHorizon - Second movie's theatrical release get scrapped after the first movie loses almost $90M. Costner still dedicated to releasing all 4 parts. https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/kevin-costner-horizon-2-scrapped-theatrical-release-reaction-to-box-office-not-overwhelming-success-1236133084/ TrailersWolf Man - https://youtu.be/ZZ2xPwXJpLM Leigh Whannell directed Invisible Man. Starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. January 2025The Apprentice - https://youtu.be/0tXEN0WNJUg Oct 11Minecraft - https://youtu.be/PE2YZhcC4NY good lord what is this?Megalopolis https://youtu.be/pq6mvHZU0fc?si=ngRYWS5jMHVzMAgK The REAL trailer for Francis Ford Copolla's star-studded epic.Reg ‘ol NewsJames Earl Jones - Passed at 93. SuggestsBeetlejuice Beetlejuice - a 2024 American dark fantasy comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. A sequel to Beetlejuice (1988) and the second film of the Beetlejuice franchise, the film stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara reprising their roles alongside new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe.Rumor MillNew SourcesSilver Surfer - Special presentation on Disney+.Wolverine - Henry Cavill is ONCE AGAIN being rumored for the Wolverine moving forward. “Cooking” posts on his socials.New RumorsWakanda - Live-action series supposedly in pre-development.Man-Thing - Special Presentation on Disney+Blade - Director found? Chad Stahleski (John Wick)?Green Lantern - Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor now rumored to have been cast. McGregor said to be up for John Stewart, McConaughey too. So obviously not along side Brolin.Final Fantasy - The OTHER games said to be coming to Xbox (aside from MMO XIV) are VII remake, XVI, and the Pixel Remasters.Venom: Last Dance - Knull to make an appearance. Secret Wars appearance for Tom Hardy.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

American Prestige
E174 - Woke Iron Man w/ Spencer Ackerman

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 44:41


Danny and Derek welcome back AP mega-guest Spencer Ackerman, author of the Forever Wars newsletter and soon-to-be-published issues of Marvel Comics' Iron Man. The group explores Spencer's inspiration to pursue more work in the world of comic books, writing for a character who is a defense contractor, bringing left-wing messaging into the medium, the sand box of Marvel Comics vs. the behemoth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plus Spencer's impressions on some major current events. NOTE: This interview was recorded on 8/30/24, prior to reports that the Israeli military had recovered the bodies of six hostages inside Gaza. Click hear to learn how to pre-order Iron Man & get free merch! More of Spencer's work: The graphic novel Waller vs. Wildstorm Forever Wars newsletter  His book Reign of Terror  Further Reading: Annie Nocenti, journalist, writer, editor and filmmaker Six Stops on the National Security Tour by Miriam Pemberton

American Prestige
E174 - Woke Iron Man w/ Spencer Ackerman

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 44:42


Danny and Derek welcome back AP mega-guest Spencer Ackerman, author of the Forever Wars newsletter and soon-to-be-published issues of Marvel Comics' Iron Man. The group explores Spencer's inspiration to pursue more work in the world of comic books, writing for a character who is a defense contractor, bringing left-wing messaging into the medium, the sand box of Marvel Comics vs. the behemoth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plus Spencer's impressions on some major current events.NOTE: This interview was recorded on 8/30/24, prior to reports that the Israeli military had recovered the bodies of six hostages inside Gaza.Click hear to learn how to pre-order Iron Man & get free merch!More of Spencer's work:* The graphic novel Waller vs. Wildstorm* Forever Wars newsletter * His book Reign of Terror Further Reading:* Annie Nocenti, journalist, writer, editor and filmmaker* Six Stops on the National Security Tour by Miriam Pemberton This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe

Start Making Sense
Woke Iron Man w/ Spencer Ackerman | American Prestige

Start Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 44:41


On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek welcome back AP mega-guest Spencer Ackerman, author of the Forever Wars newsletter and soon-to-be-published issues of Marvel Comics' Iron Man. The group explores Spencer's inspiration to pursue more work in the world of comic books, writing for a character who is a defense contractor, bringing left-wing messaging into the medium, the sand box of Marvel Comics vs. the behemoth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plus Spencer's impressions on some major current events.NOTE: This interview was recorded on 8/30/24, prior to reports that the Israeli military had recovered the bodies of six hostages inside Gaza.Click hear to learn how to pre-order Iron Man & get free merch!More of Spencer's work:The graphic novel Waller vs. WildstormForever Wars newsletterHis book Reign of Terror Further Reading:Annie Nocenti, journalist, writer, editor and filmmakerSix Stops on the National Security Tour by Miriam Pemberton Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AiPT! Comics
Iron Man vs. a hostile acquisition: Writer Spencer Ackerman talks Tony Stark's next era

AiPT! Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 100:04


Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel Comics solicitations November 2024Marvel sheds light on Galactic Civil War ‘Star Wars' comics out November 2024​​THE VICTOR OF VENOM WAR EMERGES WITH AN ALL-NEW LOOK!'All-New Venom' to kick off in December 2024BREAKOUT CHARACTER FROM DISNEY+ WHAT IF...? SHOW MAKES HER COMICS DEBUT IN KAHHORI: RESHAPER OF WORLDS #1New ‘What If…?' turns Minnie Mouse into Captain MarvelImage shares details for 'The Rocketfellers' #1Ghost Machine's ‘Hornsby & Halo' set for November 2024Daniel Warren Johnson reveals when he's leaving ‘Transformers'BOOM! Studios details new era with 'Power Rangers Prime''The Fade' brings magical coming-of-age story to BOOM! StudiosOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Ultimate Spider-Man #8 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checcheto)Wonder Woman #12 (Tom King, Tony S. Daniel)Chris:Nightwing #117 (Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo)Briar #8 (Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris - Plastic: Death & Dolls #3 (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard) Dave - Venom War: Venomous #1 (Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Sesame Street #1 (Joey Esposito, Austin Baechle)Chris: Aliens vs. Avengers #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribić)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Zero Hour: 30th Anniversary Special #1 (1:25 Dan Hipp Cover)Chris: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #4 (Mark Brooks Cover)Interview: Spencer Ackerman talks his new Iron Man kicking off October 23rd!Spencer Ackerman, thank you for joining us on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, you're a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, could you tell the audience a little about yourself, and how you got into comics?There's a lot of “new” with this series, including a new Iron Man armor, a new Iron Monger, was your original pitch to Marvel new new new, or did that come later?I gotta say, JULIUS OHTA has been crushing it of late, especially on his Hellverine series. From an artistic perspective, what are you and Ohta going for?From the first cover reveal I'm getting a steampunk vibe, am I way off?Roxxon and A.I.M. are teaming up, how would you say these evil corps are the same and different?We were big fans of WALLER VS. WILDSTORM here at AIPT, what can fans of that expect from your Iron man run?Everyone loves a good new suit, but what aspects of Tony are you working to lift up?If your first story arc was a song, what would it be and why?NC - From the Depths - MurderersDo you have any other projects you'd like to plug today?

The New Abnormal
Why Biden Needs to End the So-Called ‘War on Terror'

The New Abnormal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 43:33


On this week's The New Abnormal, guest Spencer Ackerman asks for the political equivalent of a pony. Then, jack-of-all-trades film producer, political commentator, former White House aide and author of the book Why Does Everything Have to be About Race?, Keith Boykin, joins the program to discuss Democrats' renewed sense of energy since Vice President Kamala Harris' rapid ascent to presumptive 2024 nominee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First Print - Podcast comics de référence
Front Page : l'actualité comics de juillet 2024 #2 (sur 3) !

First Print - Podcast comics de référence

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 161:56


L'émission Front Page est une revue d'actualité qui s'intéresse à tout ce qui touche le monde de la bande dessinée américaine (comics) du côté des Etats-Unis comme de la France, ainsi qu'à ses adaptations tous médias confondus. Le podcast est une série régulière chez First Print et revient au rythme de trois épisodes par mois, hors contenus spéciaux. Ce Front Page est le second podcast consacré à l'actualité comics du mois de juillet 2024.Le podcast est sponsorisé par Pulps et on vous propose un "Focus Pulps" chaque mois ! Découvrez une sélection de comics VO à prix de lancement !Le Focus Pulps de juillet 2024 - FIN DES COMMANDES LE 23/07/24 ! : Minor Arcana #1/ Plastic Man No More #1 / The Moon is Following Us #1Si vous appréciez le travail fourni par l'équipe et que vous souhaitez soutenir le podcast, vous pouvez partager les émissions sur les réseaux sociaux et vous abonner à nos différents comptes, laisser des notes sur les différentes plateformes d'écoute, ou encore nous soutenir via notre page Tipeee. Très bonne écoute à vous, et à bientôt pour le prochain podcast !Le ProgrammeCOMICS - 04:00By the Horns, Inuit et Feuilles Rouges à soutenir chez Komics Initiativeet Catboy chez Bliss EditionsHachette dévoile une collection des comic strips Flash GordonGinseng Roots : le grand retour de Craig Thompson chez CastermanCosmic Detective arrive en novembre 2024 chez DelcourtWelcome to Maynard, une nouvelle création originale de James RobinsonPlanet Death : le nouveau blockbuster annoncé de Bad IdeaThe Creeping Below, nouvelle série de Brian AzzarelloSkin Police : un titre très Darrow-compatible chez Oni PressBlack Hammer revient avec Spiral City !Dark Horse prend officiellement position contre l'IAIron Man relancé au #1 par Spencer Ackerman et Julius OhtaBatman & Robin : Year One par Mark Waid et Chris Samnee : la dinguerie ?DC dévoile All In et sa ligne Absolute avec les trois premières sériesAll In : beaucoup de changements d'équipe créative à venir en octobre 2024TV - 2:07:20Byron Bowers rejoint le casting de Wonder ManLi Jun Li sera Yuri Watanabe pour la série Spider-NoirBarbaric : la BD de Michael Moreci en voie d'adaptation sur NetflixCINEMA - 2:20:00Enfin un premier trailer pour Captain America : Brave New WorldLes frères Russo de retour pour réaliser Avengers 5/6 ?Soutenez First Print - Podcast Comics de Référence sur TipeeeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The Hartmann Report
Gangster Justice

The Hartmann Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 60:41


ProPublica has discovered that many of the witnesses in Trump's legal cases have been rewarded with jobs, cash, and plumb positions. Can justice ever be served for Donald the Don?Plus- Thom reads from "Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump" by Spencer Ackerman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mondoweiss Podcast
76. ICC arrest warrants sought for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

The Mondoweiss Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 51:40


On May 20, the Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, filed arrest warrant applications for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three senior Hamas leaders. Mondoweiss correspondent David Kattenburg called the charges against the Israeli leaders a "bombshell." Khan said the two men "bear criminal responsibility" for a host of war crimes and crimes against humanity including: starvation of Gazan civilians as a method of warfare, wilfully causing great suffering or serious injury in the besieged enclave, wilful killing or murder, intentionally directing attacks against a civilian population, extermination by starvation, and persecution and other “inhumane acts” committed from at least October 8. All of these crimes form part of a "widespread and systematic attack against the Palestinian civilian population pursuant to State policy." In this episode, Yumna Patel speaks with Hassan Ben Imran, a member of the Governing Council of Law for Palestine, about Palestinians' long effort to access international legal institutions and the impact of this development. Later, I speak to Spencer Ackerman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign policy columnist for The Nation, about how these indictments deepen the crisis of international order. - - - - - Support our work Help us continue our critical, independent coverage of events in Palestine, Israel, and related U.S. politics. Donate today at https://mondoweiss.net/donate Articles and Links mentioned in the show Learn more about Law For Palestine's work Subscribe to Spencer Ackerman's Forever Wars newsletter ICC Indictments Deepen The Crisis of The 'Rules-Based International Order' - Spencer Ackerman ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant may be the first of many aimed at Israeli officials – David Kattenburg The Shift: Biden administration slams ICC move – Michael Arria Netanyahu's response to the ICC invokes another genocidal biblical reference – Jonathan Ofir Subscribe to our free email newsletters. Share this podcast Share The Mondoweiss Podcast with your followers on Twitter. Click here to post a tweet! If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Podchaser, leave us a review, and follow the show! Follow The Mondoweiss Podcast wherever you listen Amazon Apple Podcasts Audible Deezer Gaana Google Podcasts Overcast Player.fm RadioPublic Spotify TuneIn YouTube Our RSS feed We want your feedback! Email us Leave us an audio message at SparkPipe More from Mondoweiss Subscribe to our free email newsletters: Daily Headlines Weekly Briefing The Shift tracks U.S. politics Palestine Letter West Bank Dispatch Follow us on social media Mastodon Instagram Facebook YouTube Bluesky Twitter/X WhatsApp Telegram  

The Insurgents
Ep. 279: Rules Based Order ft. Spencer Ackerman

The Insurgents

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 2:53


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comSpencer Ackerman, who writes Forever Wars, joined us to talk about the ICC's announcement that it plans to indict Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli and Hamas officials for war crimes. Spencer explains why the US rushed to denounce the ICC's move, why very little will likely come of this and, ultimately, why the “rules based international order” is ju…

Best Issue Ever Podcast
Episode 1: X-Factor #18 Starring Spencer Ackerman

Best Issue Ever Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 145:50


Welcome to the inaugural episode of Best Issue Ever! It's also a special double-sized episode just for you, dear listeners. This episode's issue is X-Factor Vol. 1 #18 and was chosen by Spencer Ackerman. Read and subscribe to Spencer's newsletter at forever-wars.com (it's really great!) Read his articles at the Guardian via his contributor page. You can pick up the Waller V. Wildstorm trade pretty much wherever you get your comics. The Graphic Policy interviews mentioned in this episode can be found wherever you get podcasts. This podcast is recorded in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is edited by Sara Century. The theme music is provided by Earth Control Pill, whose work is on Bandcamp. I do not want to deal with ads AT ALL, so if you also don't want to deal with ads, please consider supporting the podcast by rating and reviewing and/or signing up at the Ko-fi, ko-fi.com/saracenturypodcasts. Finally, you could support my other ventures, including the narrative horror podcast Medusa Mask, as well as my work through QueerSpec, including the Bitches On Comics Podcast and the Decoded Horror Channel. Visit my website to sign up for my newsletter for updates. Oh, and I'm a horror writer, so pick up my short story anthology, A Small Light and Other Stories, through Weirdpunk Books, or pretty much wherever else you get books.

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast
Live Event! US Foreign Policy and the 2024 Elections | Ep. 179

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 83:51


Out of the maybe 20 live events I spoke at in the US recently, only one—one!—was actually recorded and you're about to hear it. About this Event: From the War on Terror to the militarization of the Pacific, and from imperial competition with China to US support for Israeli atrocities in Palestine, the US quest for primacy has devastating consequences globally, and a corrosive impact domestically. Join us for a free flowing conversation about the consequences of endless wars and militarism, rethinking US foreign policy and the implications for the upcoming 2024 elections.Speaker Bios:Spencer Ackerman, the foreign policy columnist for The Nation magazine, is a Pulitzer Prize and National Magazine Award-winning reporter. Focusing on the War on Terror, Ackerman has reported from Iraq, Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay and numerous U.S. bases, ships and submarines as a senior correspondent for outlets like Wired, The Guardian and the Daily Beast. His 2021 book, REIGN OF TERROR: HOW THE 9/11 DESTABILIZED AMERICA AND PRODUCED TRUMP, was named a book of the year by the New York Times Critics, the Washington Post and the PBS NewsHour, and won a 2022 American Book Award. Ackerman writes the popular FOREVER WARS newsletter on Ghost (foreverwars.ghost.io) and recently released the spy thriller graphic novel WALLER VS WILDSTORM for DC Comics.Amel Ahmad is Associate Professor of Political Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her main areas of specialization are democratic studies, with a special interest in elections, voting systems, legislative politics, party development, and voting rights. She is author of Democracy and the Politics of Electoral System Choice: Engineering Electoral Dominance (Cambridge University Press, 2013). Her new book entitled When Democracy Divides: The Regime Question in European and American Political Development, examines the impact of regime contention on political development in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United States in the 19th and early 20th Centuries.Van Jackson is a senior lecturer in international relations at Victoria University of Wellington, host of The Un-Diplomatic Podcast, and author of The Un-Diplomatic Newsletter. Van's research broadly concerns East Asian and Pacific security, critical analysis of defense issues, and the intersection of working-class interests with foreign policy. He is the author of scores of journal articles, book chapters, and policy reports, as well as four books, including Pacific Power Paradox: American Statecraft and the Fate of the Asian Peace, with Yale University Press (2023) and Grand Strategies of the Left: The Foreign Policy of Progressive Worldmaking, with Cambridge University Press (2023). His fifth book, forthcoming with Yale University Press, is The Rivalry Peril: How Great-Power Competition Threatens Peace and Weakens Democracy (with Michael Brenes). Van is a senior researcher at Security in Context and co-director of the Multipolarity, Great Power Competition and the Global South research track.Omar Dahi is a professor of economics at Hampshire College and director of the Security in Context research network.Subscribe to the Un-Diplomatic Newsletter: https://www.un-diplomatic.comVisit Security in Context: https://www.securityincontext.com

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

Air Date 2/3/2024 We attempt to understand as many of the interlocking elements as possible in the current Middle East conflicts sparked most prominently by the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: From Red Sea to Iran, Will Israel's Gaza Assault Spark Wider War - Democracy Now! - Air Date 1-17-24 For a look at where all this is headed, we speak with journalist Spencer Ackerman, who says it's "the most dangerous moment for the Middle East" he has witnessed in over 20 years of covering war and security. Ch. 2: Houthis Are Not Iranian Proxies Helen Lackner on the History & Politics of Yemen's Ansar Allah - Democracy Now! - Air Date 2-1-24 Helen Lackner, author of several books on Yemen, describes the history of the Houthis, the political landscape in Yemen, and debunks the idea the group is controlled by Iran. Ch. 3: What does Iran want - The Inquiry - Air Date 1-25-24 After months of tension and hostility in the Middle East over the Gaza-Israel conflict, Iran has publicly stated its desire to avoid a regional conflict. It has however displayed its military force on several fronts. Ch. 4: Biden Stands at the Precipice of a Greater War in the Middle East and His Political Future Part 1 - Intercepted - Air Date 1-31-24 After years of attempting to pivot away from the region, the Biden administration now looks set to deepen its military involvement in the Middle East as it fights the Houthis in Yemen and squares off in an escalating proxy war with Iran. Ch. 5: Drone Strike Kills 3 U.S. Troops in Jordan as Risk Grows of Regional War over Israel's Gaza Assault - Democracy Now! - Air Date 1-29-24 "There will be more of these attacks, for sure," says Palestinian American journalist Rami Khouri, who lays out the simmering regional conflict and questions U.S. foreign policy running counter to American opinion and strategic goals.   ....... SEE FULL SHOW NOTES SHOW IMAGE:  Description: A satellite image of the Middle East. Credit: "Satellite relief map of Middle East" by Merikanto, Wikimedia | License: CC BY-SA 4.0 | Changes: Cropped

All In with Chris Hayes
The GOP plan to keep the border broken to elect Trump

All In with Chris Hayes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 42:05


Guests: Hooman Majd, Spencer Ackerman, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Lisa Rubin, Temidayo Aganga-Williams, Michael IsikoffThe President says an American response is coming. Tonight: what we know about the Biden decision in the wake of the deadly drone strike in Jordan and this dangerous moment on the global stage. Then, how the courts can make Trump pay. Plus, everything you need to know about the bad faith border mess. And Michael Isikoff with exclusive new reporting on the secret recording of Trump's attempt to steal Georgia.

American Prestige
Special - South Africa Takes Israel to the ICJ w/ Spencer Ackerman

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 3:48


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.americanprestigepod.comSpencer Ackerman, journalist at various outlets including Forever Wars, chats with Derek about South Africa's case charging Israel with genocide at the ICJ.Check out Spencer's piece on the matter.Recorded Thursday, January 11, 2024

Graphic Policy Radio
Spencer Ackerman: Amanda Waller's Kissinger-Sized Victory in Waller Vs Wildstorm

Graphic Policy Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 117:00


"Power doesn't shatter on impact with journalism," - Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Spencer Ackerman. Ackerman returns to talk about the thrilling conclusion of his DC comics debut, Waller Vs. Wildstorm, the role of journalism in social movements, blogging antiwar protests, why Tim Drake is the best Robin, and share some of his favorite Wildstorm comics.  For a spoiler-free introduction to the Waller Vs. Wildstorm miniseries, listen to our conversation back in March https://bit.ly/WallerVs.  Waller Vs. Wildstorm is Spencer's DC Comics Black Label mini series with co-writer Evan Narcisse, artist Jesús Merino, and color artist Michael Atiyeh. It's jawdroppingly good, even if you don't know Wildstorm. It's full of politics, espionage and Deathstroke on a jetski. This is an extremely Graphic Policy Radio series... Keep up with Spencers Journalism at https://foreverwars.ghost.io/  Spencer Ackerman is a Pulitzer Prize and National Magazine Award winning national security reporter and a new columnist for The Nation. His book, REIGN OF TERROR: HOW THE 9/11 ERA DESTABILIZED AMERICA AND PRODUCED TRUMP, won an American Book Award and was rated a 2021 book of the year by the Washington Post, the New York Times and the PBS NewsHour.

On the Nose
Labor's Palestine Paradox

On the Nose

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 39:44


The US labor movement has had an exciting few years. Labor unions are gaining popularity among the general public as workers organize at new shops from Amazon to Starbucks to Harvard. Perhaps most critically, legacy unions are experiencing a democratic upsurge, with both the Teamsters and the United Auto Workers (UAW) recently electing militant leaders. This revival has also been expanding labor's purview, with unions increasingly taking on demands that exceed “bread-and-butter” concerns about wages and benefits. But the renaissance in labor is now being tested, as rank-and-file workers begin to demand that their unions break long-standing ties with Israel and materially support Palestinian liberation. This challenge is particularly stark in unions like the UAW, which represent workers producing the weapons being used to kill Palestinians. On this episode of On The Nose, news editor Aparna Gopalan speaks to historian Jeff Schuhrke, organizer Zaina Alsous, and journalist Alex Press about the labor movement's deep imbrication in Zionism and militarism, the rank-and-file efforts that have challenged this status quo over the decades, and what's at stake in labor embracing an anti-imperialist politics. Thanks to Jesse Brenneman for producing and to Nathan Salsburg for the use of his song “VIII (All That Were Calculated Have Passed).” Articles Mentioned and Further Reading“The Problem of the Unionized War Machine,” Jeff Schuhrke, Jewish Currents “US Labor Has Long Been a Stalwart Backer of Israel. That's Starting to Change,” Jeff Schuhrke, Jacobin “The UAW Has Had a Big Year. They're Preparing for an Even Bigger One,” Alex Press, Jacobin“A Night at the Movies With Brandon Mancilla,” Alex Press, The Nation“A Working-Class Foreign Policy Is Coming,” Spencer Ackerman, The Nation“Respecting the BDS Picket Line,” Labor for Palestine“Stop Arming Israel. End All Complicity,” Workers in Palestine

PEP with Chas and Dr Dave
TWITTER ME, ELMO! PEP with Chas & Dr Dave (Ep 135, Dec 6)

PEP with Chas and Dr Dave

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 164:12


Chas and Dr Dave discuss Sign-Stealing Scumbags, Warmongering Leo DiCaprio & How Do You Pronounce B'Tselem? 2:01 - Grateful for ‘Foolhardy'/PrEP 5:41 - Question Time (Fascism) 18:19 - Stats Nugget (Democracy Voters) 23:34 - Biden v Missouri Update 26:41 - 14th Amendment Update (Colorado Court) 31:00 - Dr Dave on Kissinger 45:11 - Gaza (Polling) 57:45 - Gaza (WashUp from Al Shifa Operation) 1:20:11 - Gaza (The Humanitarian Pause) 1:30:15 - Gaza (Palestinian Prisoners) 1:42:40 - Michigan Corner (College Football) 2:03:06 - Anti-Semitism and Elon Musk HOMEWORK/SHOW NOTES * The Mike Mukasey piece explaining the "Officer of the United States" argument against Trump being disqualified https://www.wsj.com/articles/was-trump-an-officer-of-the-united-states-constitution-14th-amendment-50b7d26?mod=article_inline *Spencer Ackerman's obituary of Kissinger (remember to open in incognito mode) https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/henry-kissinger-war-criminal-dead-1234804748/ 

The Insurgents
Ep. 230: At Long Last ft. Spencer Ackerman

The Insurgents

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 53:42


Spencer Ackerman returns to the show to recap the life of Henry Kissinger. Spencer was commissioned last year to write the obituary for Kissinger for Rolling Stone, which published this week and you should read here. We go through the obituary, talk about what went into the process, what decisions he made when framing Kissinger's legacy and we also get into how the media typically whitewashes the legacy of America's worst figures after they die. Our latest premium episode with Ken Klippenstein is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-229-wheelin-and-arms-dealin-ft | To gain access to this episode, and all our bonus content which includes an additional episode every week, please consider becoming a subscriber here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

The Take
The world Henry Kissinger built

The Take

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 14:29


Henry Kissinger was a giant of our world order for half a century. The former US secretary of state died at the age of 100 on Wednesday. He left a mark on every region – often not for the better of those left in the wake of his controversial policies. We look at the legacy that many fear could be forgotten. In this episode:  Spencer Ackerman (@attackerman), Journalist and Author Sophal Ear (@sophal_ear), Associate Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Miranda Lin, Negin Owliaei and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana and David Enders fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The New Abnormal
Trump's Recent Rhetoric Is Just as Scary as It Seems

The New Abnormal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 68:21


Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Spencer Ackerman stops by the program to talk about Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—and why Congress should consider scrapping it entirely. Deepa Iyer of the Building Movement Project stops by the podcast to share her unique way of visualizing social movements as entire ecosystems—with each person playing a distinct role in various movements and communities. Plus! Guest host Maura Quint who serves as campaign and communications work for Americans For Tax Fairness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RNZ: Saturday Morning
Spencer Ackerman: are America's 9/11 mistakes being repeated?

RNZ: Saturday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 31:37


Comparisons between 9/11 and the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel have repeatedly been drawn. As the Israel-Hamas war enters its fourth week, President Biden has warned Israel not to repeat the US's post-9/11 mistakes. So what were those mistakes, and what, if anything, been learnt from them? Spencer Ackerman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning national security reporter and author of Reign of Terror: How The 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump. He writes a newsletter Forever Wars and for The Nation.

The Ezra Klein Show
The Jewish Left Is Trying to Hold Two Thoughts at Once

The Ezra Klein Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 64:43


Grief moves slowly and war moves quickly. After Hamas assailants killed at least 1,400 Israelis and took hundreds more hostage, Israel dropped more than 6,000 bombs on Gaza in the first week of a conflict that is still ongoing. So far, more than 5,000 Palestinians are reported dead and many more injured. There's no one way to cover this that reconciles all that is happening and all that needs to be felt.My approach is going to be to try to cover it from many different perspectives, but I wanted to start with the one I'm closest to, which has felt particularly tricky in recent weeks: that of the Jewish left. So I invited Spencer Ackerman and Peter Beinart on to the show.Ackerman is an award-winning columnist for The Nation and the author of “Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump” and the newsletter Forever Wars. Peter Beinart is an editor-at-large of Jewish Currents, the author of the Beinart Notebook newsletter and a professor of journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. And they've each taken up angles I think are particularly important right now: the way that Sept. 11 should inform both Israel's response and the need to empower different kinds of actors and tactics if we want to see a different future for Israelis and Palestinians alike.Together we discuss the goals behind Hamas's initial attack on Israeli Jewish civilians, how the attack changed the psychology of Jews living in and out of Israel and what Israel is trying to achieve in its military response.Mentioned:“There Is a Jewish Hope for Palestinian Liberation. It Must Survive.” by Peter Beinart“A Deal Signed in Blood” by Spencer AckermanBook Recommendations:The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid KhalidiAn Oral History of the Palestinian Nakba edited by Nahla Abdo and Nur MasalhaIsrael's Secret Wars by Ian BlackThe Question of Palestine by Edward W. SaidStrangers in the House by Raja ShehadehHamas Contained by Tareq BaconiThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Rollin Hu. Fact checking by Michelle Harris, with Kate Sinclair and Mary Marge Locker. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld. Our senior editor is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Emefa Agawu and Kristin Lin. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Sonia Herrero.

Start Making Sense
The Moral and Policy Catastrophe in Israel/Palestine | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

Start Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 34:24


The Hamas massacres that started last Saturday and the ensuing retaliation by the Israel government deserve both a moral witness and policy analysis. On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Spencer Ackerman, Nation contributor who wrote about the events here, provides both.In a searing and informed conversation, he places front and center the human worth of all the innocent victims. He also places the event in the framework of the bipartisan Abraham Accords, supported by Donald Trump and Joe Biden alike, which elevated alliances between authoritarian states at the expense of human rights.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

American Prestige
E114 - Extinction Agenda w/ Spencer Ackerman

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 37:55


Danny and Derek welcome back Spencer Ackerman, publisher of Forever Wars, to discuss his new piece in The Nation, “US Foreign Policy Has an Extinction Agenda”. The group gets into the article's bleak analysis of where US foreign policy is headed in the era of climate collapse, which includes American declarations of world cooperation despite pursuing a cold war with China and arming Ukraine, fear-mongering around inevitable upticks in migration to the global north, whether the international left has a chance of affecting policy around climate change, and more.Be sure to also check out Spencer's work for DC Comics in Waller vs. Wildstorm! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe

Culture Chat with Mimi Chan
349. Spencer Ackerman on Waller vs Wildstorm

Culture Chat with Mimi Chan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 62:59


Spencer Ackerman is back on the show discussing his comic book debut: Waller vs Wildstorm. As a fan of comics, […] The post 349. Spencer Ackerman on Waller vs Wildstorm first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

The New Abnormal
Clarence Thomas Is a ‘Grifting Faucet You Can't Turn Off'

The New Abnormal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 65:47


Clarence Thomas's “grifting” faucet just won't turn off, says an exasperated Danielle Moodie on this episode of The New Abnormal politics podcast. It was recently revealed that the Supreme Court Justice reported income from a firm that doesn't exist, and hasn't for a while, and Moodie, and her co-host of the show Andy Levy, are over this man's antics. They discuss a lot of them on this show in particular given the recent news. Later, Spencer Ackerman, columnist for The Nation and writer of the Forever Wars newsletter, breaks down the case ofJack Teixeira, the 21-year-old Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified documents and why it's different than the whistleblowing cases of Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden. Then, George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue, one of the now-many banned books in America, shares with co-host Danielle what it's like to be the author of a banned book and the most “fascinating” and mind-boggling thing about Republican behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

Air Date 3/31/2023 Today, we take a look at the history and legacy of the invasion of Iraq by the United States under George W. Bush and his administration with the support of the vast majority of Americans who had been systematically mislead by falsified evidence used to make the case for war. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! Check out The Laura Flanders Show! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: ExpressVPN.com/BestOfTheLeft GET INTERNET PRIVACY WITH EXPRESS VPN! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Catastrophic Iraqi Writers Sinan Antoon & Feurat Alani Reflect on U.S. Invasion 20 Years Later Part 1 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 3-20-23 We spend today's show with two Iraqis looking back at how the unprovoked U.S. invasion devastated Iraq and helped destabilize much of the Middle East. Ch. 2: How To Start A War And Get Away With It Part 1 - AJ+ - Air Date 3-16-23 Twenty years ago the U.S. began its invasion of Iraq. What came next is a story well tread— a bloody, brutal and senseless war— but what lead up to the invasion deserves just as much scrutiny Ch. 3: 20 years on, should George W. Bush be on trial for Iraq Part 1 - The Mehdi Hasan Show - Air Date 3-16-23 20 years after the launch of the disastrous invasion of Iraq, Mehdi is asking: Isn't it finally time to hold George W. Bush accountable for the brutal war and the lies he told us about it? Ch. 4: How To Start A War And Get Away With It Part 2 - AJ+ - Air Date 3-16-23 Ch. 5: Norman Solomon on the Iraq Invasion, 20 Years Later - CounterSpin - Air Date 3-24-23 We'll talk about it with author, critic and longtime friend of FAIR Norman Solomon. What passes for debate about why we must remain at some kind of war—cold, hot, corporate, stealth, acknowledged, denied has roots worth studying in 2003. Ch. 6: 20 years on, should George W. Bush be on trial for Iraq Part 2 - The Mehdi Hasan Show - Air Date 3-16-23 Ch. 7: “To Start a War” by Robert Draper - PBS - Air Date 8-7-20 On the Washington Week Extra, New York Times Magazine writer at large and National Geographic contributing writer Robert Draper discusses his latest book, "To Start a War: How the Bush Administration Took America into Iraq.” Ch. 8: Death, Destruction & Resilience Nadje Al-Ali on the 20th Anniversary of U.S. Invasion of Iraq - Democracy Now! - Air Date 3-16-23 “The story of the past 20 years is a story of destruction, devastation, corruption, incompetence, but also a story of resilience,” says Nadje Al-Ali, director of the Center for Middle East Studies at Brown University Ch. 9: Catastrophic Iraqi Writers Sinan Antoon & Feurat Alani Reflect on U.S. Invasion 20 Years Later Part 2 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 3-20-23 Ch. 10: 20 years on, should George W. Bush be on trial for Iraq Part 3 - The Mehdi Hasan Show - Air Date 3-16-23 MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 11: Lessons America Refuses To Learn From The Iraq Disaster w/ Spencer Ackerman - The Majority Report - Air Date 3-21-23 Sam hosts Spencer Ackerman, columnist for The Nation and author of the Forever Wars newsletter on Ghost, to discuss his recent piece “The Unlearned Lessons From the War in Iraq”. VOICEMAILS Ch. 12: Leftists are now war mongers - Ronald Bruce Meyer Ch. 13: Senseless war - VoicedMailer Marg Comment on your recent Ukraine podcast - VoicedMailer Trevor FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 14: Final comments on the moral responsibility of inaction in Ukraine MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions)   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
3051 - The Lessons America Refuses To Learn About The Iraq Disaster w/ Spencer Ackerman

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 68:04


Sam hosts Spencer Ackerman, columnist for The Nation and author of the Forever Wars newsletter on Ghost, to discuss his recent piece "The Unlearned Lessons From the War in Iraq". Check out Spencer's piece here: https://www.thenation.com/article/world/iraq-war-isis-reparations/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Aura: Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/majority to try 14 days free and let Aura go to work protecting your private information online Shopify: Scaling your business is a journey of endless possibility. Shopify is here to help, with tools and resources that make it easy for any business to succeed from down the street to around the globe. Go to https://shopify.com/majority for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features! Stamps.com: Taking trips to the Post Office is probably not how you want to spend your time. – that's why you should mail and ship online at Stamps dot com., the place where you get the services of the Post Office and UPS all in one place. There's NO risk - and with my promo code, MAJORITYREPORT, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. Just go to https://www.stamps.com/, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MAJORITYREPORT - that's https://www.stamps.com/, promo code MAJORITYREPORT. Stamps.com - never go to the post office again. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

What A Day
Lock Me Up

What A Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 23:25


Former President Donald Trump said he expects to be arrested tomorrow in connection with the yearslong investigation into a hush money scheme involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump called on his supporters to protest in opposition.Sunday marked the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. Journalist and author Spencer Ackerman, who's known for his work as a national security correspondent during the Iraq war, joins us to look back on his reporting and how its impact is still felt today.And in headlines: Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Swiss banking giant UBS said it will acquire Credit Suisse, and Wyoming became the first US state to ban abortion pills.Show Notes:Rolling Stone: “The Iraq War Unleashed an Age of Grift. We're Still Living in It” - https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/iraq-war-jim-mattis-theranos-elizabeth-holmes-1234679057/amp/What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

The New Abnormal
The Greatest Threat the United States Faces Is Coming From Within

The New Abnormal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 58:47


On this week's episode of The New Abnormal, David Rothkopf, CEO of the Rothkopf Group and the host of the podcast Deep State Radio talks Trump and Putin. Then, a look at China's spy balloon and the ensuing hysteria with Spencer Ackerman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.