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Volgens De Stemming, de bevraging van VRT en De Standaard, zwelgt de Belg in het pessimisme en de nostalgie. Danny Reweghs zet dat af tegen het optimisme op de beurs. Daarnaast schijnt hij zijn licht op de bokkensprongen van X-Fab en de stratosferische waardering waaraan SpaceX naar de beurs komt. Hosts: Jef Poortmans en Danny Reweghs Productie: Jens Leen ---Trends Beleggen is een podcastkanaal van de redactie van Trends.Meer info en advies over beleggen vind je op https://trends.be/beleggen/ ---Elke dag beleggingsadvies in uw mailbox? Registreer u gratis op één van de e-newsletters op https://www.trends.be/newsletters--- Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Stefan Sundin break down your regional news and weather for Thursday, June 4. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
American punks Vundabar never expected their 2015 album Gawk to take off the way it did. Stemming from success in the indie world, the album took on a life of its own online during the pandemic, leading the band to bigger stages across the world, TV and festival appearances and more. Even at the time, "we felt like it was a good record," singer and writer Brandon tells us. Even still, the album's legacy continues to introduce new fans to the world of Vundabar. A decade on, the Boston trio have taken the album out on the road once more for a 10-year anniversary tour. Fig caught up with the band to talk all things Gawk, touring, live shows and their latest album, 2025's Surgery and Pleasure. Cover shot: Vundabar @ The Mod Club, Toronto, 13 May 2026, by Cece Tang. Touch that dial and tune in live! CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston or cfrc.ca, Sundays 8-9:30 PM! Full shows in the linked archive for 3 months from broadcast.Like what we do? Donate to help keep our 102-year old radio station going!Get in touch with the show: email yellowbritroad@gmail.com, IG @yellowbritroad.PS: submissions, cc music@cfrc.ca if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well.
In this episode, Savannah lets Julie in on a little secret. That admission involves revealing herself to more members of her immediate family through a text chat. Stemming from a sad and regretful remembrance on the anniversary of Savannah's father's passing, Savannah decided afterward to reveal herself to sisters and nieces and nephews that there was more to Chuck than just Chuck. Savannah turned that heavy regret of feeling unable to share her femme self with her father into freeing herself into a new authenticity with more of her family.-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com
Solving The Loneliness Epidemic: The Complete Guide To Making Friends Making friends is hard – even more so if you think differently than the people around you. But having meaningful connections is a crucial component of a fulfilling life. Caroline Maguire, an ADHD coach, breaks down the components of making friends and how to be your most authentic self in these relationships. Guest: Caroline Maguire, ADHD coach, author, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults Your Child Is Not Their Weight: How To Promote A Healthy Body Image Parental obsession with a child's weight can often fracture the family bond instead of improving health. Our experts this week explore the power of storytelling in helping adolescents navigate these pressures, and provide tips on how to instill healthy habits in the home. Guest: Rebecca K. Morrison, author, The Blue Dress, Dr. Joey Skelton, professor of pediatrics, obesity medicine specialist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, author, Your Child Is Not Their Weight Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stemming from a social media discussion, Victor Dandridge and I discuss comparing indie comics to mainstream/big name comics, and then of course get into a bunch more topics.Check Out Victor's work!http://www.vantageinhouse.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@VantageInhouseTV https://www.instagram.com/vantageinhousehttps://www.indyplanet.com/vantage-inhouse-productionsCredits and References:Filmed and edited by Dalibor ZujovicCartoon Vectors by Vecteezy - https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/cartoonOutro Song by Ludacris
Solving The Loneliness Epidemic: The Complete Guide To Making Friends Making friends is hard – even more so if you think differently than the people around you. But having meaningful connections is a crucial component of a fulfilling life. This week, Caroline Maguire, an ADHD coach, breaks down the components of making friends and how to be your most authentic self in these relationships. Guest: Caroline Maguire, ADHD coach, author, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
112. Save The CapsWe're joined by Ciarán Nicoll, president and secretary of the Vancouver Southsiders supporters group, to talk about the Save the Caps campaign and the recent acceleration of problems surrounding the Vancouver Whitecaps.Stemming from problems surrounding stadium ownership, Vancouver Whitecaps were put up for sale last year. Prospecitve local buyers did not feel that the opportunity was beneficial for them.Fast forward to today, and the Whitecaps are under threat from a Las Vegas-based group who are looking to purchase their MLS franchise license and relocate the club.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestVancouver SouthsidersSave the Caps
In this episode, Niall speaks with Dr. Christof Koch, Chief Scientist of the MindScope Program at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, former Professor at Caltech, and author of “Then I Am Myself the World”. Dr. Koch is a leading researcher in the science of consciousness and a key proponent of Integrated Information Theory. In this conversation, they explore: — Why consciousness may be fundamental, while physical matter exists only in relation to other things — How an experience on a beach in Brazil changed his understanding of reality — The discovery of “covert consciousness” in patients thought to be in vegetative states — How the perturbational complexity index (PCI) shows a clear boundary between conscious and unconscious states, and why this matters — How Integrated Information Theory approaches the question of free will You can learn more about Dr. Koch's work at https://christofkoch.com. --- Dr. Christof Koch is a Meritorious Investigator at the Allen Institute. Christof received his baccalaureate from the Lycée Descartes in Rabat, Morocco, his B.S. and M.S. in physics from the University of Tübingen in Germany and his Ph.D. from the Max-Planck Institute for biological Cybernetics in 1982. Subsequently, he spent four years as a postdoctoral fellow in the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and the Brain and Cognitive Sciences Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. From 1987 until 2013, Koch was a professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, from his initial appointment as Assistant Professor, Division of Biology and Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 1986, to his final position as Lois and Victor Troendle Professor of Cognitive & Behavioral Biology. See here for Christof's academic pedigree and his students. Christof joined the Allen Institute for Brain Science as Chief Scientific Officer in 2011 and became President in 2015. Christof writings and interests integrate theoretical, computational and experimental neuroscience with philosophy and contemporary trends, in particular artificial intelligence. His latest book, Then I Am Myself the World: What Consciousness Is and How to Expand It, publish in May 2024. His previous book, Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist, blends science and memoir to explore topics in discovering the roots of consciousness. Stemming in part from a long-standing collaboration with the late Nobel Laureate Francis Crick, Christof authored the book The Quest for Consciousness: A Neurobiological Approach. Koch also authored the technical books Biophysics of Computation: Information Processing in Single Neurons and Methods in Neuronal Modeling: From Ions to Networks, and served as editor for several books on neural modeling and information processing. --- Interview Links: — Dr. Koch's website: https://christofkoch.com — Dr. Koch's book: https://amzn.to/4mIKG9W
Stemming from a conversation about Rich Eisen's return to ESPN and SportsCenter, the guys went back and forth about the things that are no longer in the sports world they miss the most. They heard from the people before doing a "CFB Blitz" to round out the hour.
In our last episode, after fighting their way through the caves, Durzy's Dreamers encountered a particularly yoked Elven warrior, and a familiar and powerful Gnomish woman. The group, perhaps wisely, let the Gnomish woman leave - but now they stand face to face with the “hottest” Peace Peddler of them all! It's a fiery, jacked-up, beat-down boss battle. Will our Dreamer's come through unscathed? Probably not! Better tune in to find out for yourself! Did you know that we have merchandise? Well, we surely do at the 12sidedguys.com/shop! Come hang out with us at the 12 Sided Guys Discord, check it out at https://discord.gg/SJZnpCCx6N! If you enjoy what you hear and want to support us, please consider checking out our Patreon at patreon.com/12sidedguys, you'll find bonus episodes, maps, tokens, and access to our Wiki! -- Additional sound effects from tabletopaudio.com.
Coach Jimmie Tyson is back. The DC at Dothan High School in Alabama returns just weeks after his first appearance because there was unfinished business: hot pressures. In this film-heavy session, Coach Tyson breaks down how he couples six and five-man pressure paths with hot coverage, why self-scouting data pushed him away from zero coverage, and how a modular system lets him run the same pressure with man, fire zone, or quarters behind it.This is a clinic. Coach Tyson pulls real film from games against some of the top programs in Florida and Alabama and walks through the concepts live. If you coach defense at any level, this one is for you.This episode is brought to you by Sideline HQ. Stop losing gear and start tracking your program's equipment all on your phone. Save time and money at sidelinehq.co.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Welcome back and Sideline HQ sponsor read1:13 Coach Tyson returns: why hot pressures were left on the table2:56 Self-scouting data: why explosive plays killed their zero pressure game plan10:09 Run game fit with hot coverage and the eight-man box advantage10:58 Eye technique players: reads, alignment, and front shoulder keys13:00 Corner technique: catch and carry, seven to nine yards off14:33 Five-man pressures with two under four deep (quarters) behind them18:02 The Utah drill for teaching eye players43:09 The flinch effect: how hot coverage takes the quarterback off his spots44:10 Scrambling quarterbacks and plastering technique45:19 Adjusting hot pressure usage against athletic quarterbacks46:45 How hot coverage turns explosive plays into manageable gains51:38 Attacking bubble screens with everyone's eyes on the quarterback55:35 Stemming pre-snap to prevent protection checks57:06 Triple A-gap pressure paired with hot quarters coverage59:32 Corner pressure with hot coverage: bringing the boundary corner1:00:02 Bear front with nickel off the edge versus zone read1:01:20 Selling skeptical coaches on multiple-gap pressures1:05:17 The Flores/Minnesota blitz: seven-man pressure with pop technique1:08:27 Pop technique evolution and how they adapted it for high school1:17:05 Using the pressure in a playoff game to take empty off the table1:24:47 Situational usage: when to call hot pressure and when to stay away1:25:29 The Tango tag: four under two deep as another coverage option1:26:33 Coach Tyson's favorite blitz path1:29:34 Scripting the first 12 defensive plays to give offenses fits1:33:12 Building a Thursday exotic script to prepare for wrinkles you have never seen on tape1:36:21 Closing thoughtsSubscribe for more coaching content at www.boarddrill.com. We post new episodes weekly and have a growing video and article library built for coaches at every level.
All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Subscribe to the Heidelcast! Browse the Heidelshop! On X @Heidelcast On Insta & Facebook @Heidelcast Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS Call The Heidelphone via Voice Memo On Your Phone The Heidelcast is available wherever podcasts are found including Spotify. Call or text the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave a message or email us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to heidelcast@heidelblog.net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary (Lexham Academic) Recovering the Reformed Confession (P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian What Must A Christian Believe? Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Subscribe to the Heidelcast! Browse the Heidelshop! On X @Heidelcast On Insta & Facebook @Heidelcast Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS Call The Heidelphone via Voice Memo On Your Phone The Heidelcast is available wherever podcasts are found including Spotify. Call or text the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave a message or email us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to heidelcast@heidelblog.net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary (Lexham Academic) Recovering the Reformed Confession (P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian What Must A Christian Believe? Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Marleen de Rooy en Jorn Jonker waren te gast in een speciale live opname van NOS podcast De Dag tijdens het NPO Podcastfestival in TivoliVredenburg. Ze vertellen onder meer hoe zij aan hun Haagse scoops komen. Het begint met veel koffie drinken. Of in het geval van Jorn: thee. Of zit er ook weleens iets sterkers in de kopjes? Marleen vertelt hoe haar contacten met Pieter Omtzigt ertoe leidden dat zij tijdens een collectieve zoektocht naar de oud-NSC-leider, toen hij tijdens de formatie plots van tafel was weggelopen, opeens een mysterieus appje kreeg met zijn locatiegegevens. En Jorn legt uit hoe het soms juist door politici en ministeries op prijs wordt gesteld als je als journalist informatie boven water krijgt waar ze eigenlijk niet op zitten te wachten. We sluiten af met een heuse koffie-quiz en vragen uit het publiek. Reageren? Mail dedag@nos.nl Presentatie: Elisabeth Steinz en Marco Geijtenbeek Redactie: Rosanne Sies
Marleen de Rooij en Jorn Jonker vertellen in deze speciale live opname van podcast De Dag tijdens het podcastfestival in TivoliVredenburg hoe zij aan hun Haagse scoops komen. Het begint met veel koffie drinken, vertellen ze. Of in het geval van Jorn: thee. Of zit er ook weleens iets sterkers in de kopjes? Marleen vertelt hoe haar contacten met Pieter Omtzigt ertoe leidden dat zij tijdens een collectieve zoektocht naar de oud-NSC-leider, toen hij tijdens de formatie plots van tafel was weggelopen, opeens een mysterieus appje kreeg met zijn locatiegegevens. En Jorn legt uit hoe het soms juist door politici en ministeries op prijs wordt gesteld als je als journalist informatie boven water krijgt waar ze eigenlijk niet op zitten te wachten. We sluiten af met een heuse koffie-quiz en vragen uit het publiek. Reageren? Mail dedag@nos.nl Presentatie: Elisabeth Steinz en Marco Geijtenbeek Redactie: Rosanne Sies
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH ALAN TONELSON AND JIM MCTAGUE, 3-19-26NOVEMBER 1932The provided transcript features a discussion on the John Batchelor Show regarding the global economic and geopolitical crises stemming from conflict in the Middle East. The participants analyze how rising energy prices and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are driving inflation and threatening a global recession. They specifically examine the Trump administration's response to Iranian aggression and the resulting strain on European allies facing exorbitant fuel costs. The conversation transitions into the transformative role of AI, debating whether the technology will cause mass layoffs or serve as a vital productivity tool. While some speakers view AI as a creative partner for future entrepreneurs, others express skepticism regarding its accuracy and the privacy risks of digital surveillance. The dialogue concludes by weighing the immediate dangers of war against the long-term, unpredictable shift toward an automated economy. (1)
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Dag 6 van de oorlog in Iran. Volgens het Witte Huis gaat het prima, maar het is ook de dag dat er (nog steeds) zorgen zijn om de hoge olieprijs. Beleggers wereldwijd vrezen toch dat het de inflatie gaat aanwakkeren. Met alle gevolgen van dien.Deze aflevering kijken we of deze oorlog een 'forever war' wordt en wat dat voor jouw beleggingen betekent. Ook of je je nu al moet wagen aan de 'buy the dip' van analisten van Citi.Ook gaat het deze aflevering over een van Hollands meest bekende techbedrijven. TomTom! Dat ziet oprichter én ceo Harold Goddijn vertrekken. Hij vindt het tijd voor nieuw leiderschap. Tijd om voor ons de balans op te maken: wat heeft hij in die 25 (!) jaar als ceo voor het bedrijf betekend? En kan TomTom nog een keer 25 jaar mee?Hoor je ook over de fabelachtige cijfers van Broadcom (dat de verkoop van AI-chips denkt te vervijfvoudigen), over het record van Boskalis en over de teleurstellende cijfers van China.Ook in deze aflevering: analistenpraatjes. Zogeheten pre-close calls tussen analist en bedrijf beïnvloeden de beurskoers, zegt de AFM. Maar het grijpt niet in. Tot woede van de VEB. Te gast: Erik Mauritz van Trade Republic BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Preview for later today: Judy Dempsey discusses European Union confusion and economic vulnerabilities stemming from the escalating war between the United States, Israel, and Iran.1900 BRUSSELS
Last time we spoke about General Zhukov's armor offensives at Nomohan. Following heavy Japanese losses in May and June, General Georgy Zhukov arrives in June, reorganizes the Soviet 1st Army Group, and bolsters it with tanks, artillery, and reinforcements. The July offensive sees General Komatsubara's forces cross the Halha River undetected, achieving initial surprise. However, General Yasuoka's tank assault falters due to muddy terrain, inadequate infantry support, and superior Soviet firepower, resulting in heavy losses. Japanese doctrine emphasizing spiritual superiority clashes with material realities, undermining morale as intelligence underestimates Soviet strength. Zhukov learns key lessons in armored warfare, adapting tactics despite high casualties. Reinforcements pour in via massive truck convoys. Japanese night attacks and artillery duels fail, exposing logistical weaknesses. Internal command tensions, including gekokujo defiance, hinder responses. By August, Stalin, buoyed by European diplomacy and Sorge's intel, greenlights a major offensive. Zhukov employs deception for surprise. Warnings of Soviet buildup are ignored, setting the stage for a climactic encirclement on August 20. #191 Zhukov Steel Ring of Fire at Nomohan 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. On the night of August 19–20, under cover of darkness, the bulk of the Soviet 1st Army Group crossed the Halha River into the expanded Soviet enclave on the east bank. Two weeks of nightly Soviet sound effects had paid off: Japanese perimeter troops failed to distinguish the real deployment from the frequently heard simulations. Zhukov's order of battle was as follows: "Northern force, commanded by Colonel Alekseenko—6th Mongolian Cavalry Division, 601st Infantry Regiment (82nd Division), 7th Armored Brigade, 2 battalions of the 11th Tank Brigade, 82nd Artillery Regiment, and 87th Anti-tank Brigade. Central force, where Zhukov was located, commanded by his deputy, Colonel Petrov—36th Motorized Infantry Division, 82nd Infantry Division (less one regiment), 5th Infantry Machine Gun Brigade. Southern force, commanded by Colonel Potapov—8th Mongolian Cavalry Division, 57th Infantry Division, 8th Armored Brigade, 6th Tank Brigade, 11th Tank Brigade (less two battalions), 185th Artillery Regiment, 37th Anti-tank Brigade, one independent tank company. A mobile strategic reserve built around the 212th Airborne Regiment, the 9th Mechanized Brigade, and a battalion of the 6th Tank Brigade was held west of the Halha River." The Soviet offensive was supported by massed artillery, a hallmark of Zhukov's operations in the war against Germany. In addition to nearly 300 antitank and rapid-fire guns, Zhukov deployed over 200 field and heavy artillery pieces on both sides of the Halha. Specific artillery batteries were assigned to provide supporting fire for each attacking infantry and armored unit at the battalion level and higher. In the early hours of August 20, the sky began to lighten over the semiarid plain, with the false promise of a quiet Sunday morning. The air was clear as the sun warmed the ground that had been chilled overnight. General Komatsubara's troops were in no special state of readiness when the first wave of more than 200 Soviet bombers crossed the Halha River at 5:45 a.m. and began pounding their positions. When the bombers withdrew, a thunderous artillery barrage began, continuing for 2 hours and 45 minutes. That was precisely the time needed for the bombers to refuel, rearm, and return for a second run over the Japanese positions. Finally, all the Soviet artillery unleashed an intensive 15-minute barrage at the forwardmost Japanese positions. Komatsubara's men huddled in their trenches under the heaviest bombardment to which they or any other Japanese force had ever been subjected. The devastation, both physical and psychological, was tremendous, especially in the forward positions. The shock and vibration of incoming bombs and artillery rounds also caused their radiotelegraph keys to chatter so uncontrollably that frontline troops could not communicate with the rear, compounding their confusion and helplessness. At 9:00 a.m., Soviet armor and infantry began to move out along the line while their cover fire continued. A dense morning fog near the river helped conceal their approach, bringing them in some sectors to within small-arms range before they were sighted by the enemy. The surprise and disarray on the Japanese side was so complete, and their communications so badly disrupted, that Japanese artillery did not begin firing in support of their frontline troops until about 10:15 a.m. By then, many forward positions were overrun. Japanese resistance stiffened at many points by midday, and fierce combat raged along the front, roughly 40 miles long. In the day's fighting, Colonel M. I. Potapov's southern force achieved the most striking success. The 8th MPR Cavalry Division routed the Manchukuoan cavalry holding Komatsubara's southern flank, and Potapov's armor and mechanized infantry bent the entire southern segment of the Japanese front inward by about 8 miles in a northwesterly direction. Zhukov's central force advanced only 500–1,500 yards in the face of furious resistance, but the frontal assault engaged the center of the Japanese line so heavily that Komatsubara could not reinforce his flanks. Two MPR cavalry regiments and supporting armor and mechanized infantry from Colonel Ilya Alekseenko's northern force easily overran two Manchukuoan cavalry units guarding the northern flank of the Japanese line, about 2 miles north of the Fui Heights. But the heights themselves formed a natural strong point, and Alekseenko's advance was halted at what became the northern anchor of the Japanese line. As the first phase of the Soviet offensive gathered momentum, General Ogisu, the 6th Army's new commander, assessed the situation. Still unaware of Zhukov's strength, he reassured KwAHQ that "the enemy intends to envelop us from our flanks, but his offensive effectiveness is weak… Our positions in other areas are being strengthened. Set your mind at ease." This optimistic report contributed to Kwantung Army's delay in reinforcing the 23rd Division. Some at KwAHQ suspected this might be another limited Soviet push, like Aug 7–8, that would soon end. Others worried it was a diversion prior to a larger offensive and were concerned but not alarmed about Komatsubara's position. On Aug 21–22, Potapov's southern force pierced the Japanese main defense line at several points, breaking the southern sector into segments that the attackers sealed off, encircled, and ground down. Soviet armor, mechanized infantry, and artillery moved swiftly and with deadly efficiency. Survivors described how each pocket of resistance experienced its own hellish period. After the Japanese heavy weapons in a pocket were neutralized, Soviet artillery and tanks gradually tightened the ring, firing at point-blank range over open sights. Flame-throwing tanks incinerated hastily constructed fortifications and underground shelters. Infantry mopped up with grenades, small arms, and bayonets. By the end of Aug 23, Potapov had dismembered the entire Japanese defensive position south of the Holsten River. Only one significant pocket of resistance remained. Meanwhile, Potapov's 8th Armored Brigade looped behind the Japanese, reaching southeast of Nomonhan, some 11 miles east of the river junction, on the boundary claimed by the MPR, and took up a blocking position there athwart the most likely line of retreat for Japanese units south of the Holsten. In those two days, the Japanese center yielded only a few yards, while the northern flank anchored at Fui Heights held firm. Air combat raged over the battlefield. Soviet air units provided tactical support for their armor and infantry, while Kwantung Army's 2nd Air Group strove to thwart that effort and hit the Soviet ground forces. Before Nomonhan, the Japanese air force had not faced a modern opponent. Japanese fliers had roamed largely unchallenged in Manchuria and China from 1931 to 1939. At Nomonhan, the Soviets enjoyed an advantage of roughly 2:1 in aircraft and pilots. This placed an increasingly heavy burden on Japanese air squadrons, which had to fly incessantly, often against heavy odds. Fatigue took its toll and losses mounted. Soviet and Japanese accounts give wildly different tallies of air victories and losses, but an official Japanese assessment after the battle stated, "Nomonhan brought out the bitter truths of the phenomenal rate at which war potential is sapped in the face of superior opposition." As with tank combat, the Soviet air superiority was qualitative as well as quantitative. In June–early July, the Soviet I-16 fighters did not fare well against the Japanese Type 97 fighter. However, in the lull before the August offensive, the Soviets introduced an improved I-16 with armor-plated fuselage and windshield, making it virtually impervious to the Type 97's light 7.7-mm guns. The Japanese countered by arming some planes with heavier 12.7-mm guns, which were somewhat more effective against the new I-16s. But the Soviet pilots discovered that the Type-97's unprotected fuel tank was an easy mark, and Japanese planes began to burn with horrendous regularity. On Aug 23, as Ribbentrop arrived in Moscow to seal the pact that would doom Poland and unleash war in Europe, the situation at Nomonhan was deemed serious enough by Kwantung Army to transfer the 7th Division to Hailar for support. Tsuji volunteered to fly to Nomonhan for a firsthand assessment. This move came too late, as Aug 23–24 proved the crucial phase of the battle. On Tue night, Aug 22, at Japanese 6th Army HQ, General Ogisu ordered a counterattack to push back the Soviet forces enveloping and crushing the Japanese southern flank. Komatsubara planned the counterattack in minute detail and entrusted its execution to his 71st and 72nd Regiments, led by General Kobayashi Koichi, and the 26th and 28th Regiments of the 7th Division, commanded by General Morita Norimasa. On paper this force looked like two infantry brigades. Only the 28th Regiment, however, was near full strength, though its troops were tired after marching about 25 miles to the front the day before. This regiment's peerless commander was Colonel Morita Toru (unrelated to General Morita). The chief kendo fencing master of the Imperial Army, Morita claimed to be invulnerable to bullets. The other three regiments were seriously understrength, partly due to combat attrition and partly because several of their battalions were deployed elsewhere on the front. The forces Kobayashi and Morita commanded that day totaled less than one regiment each. It was not until the night of Aug 23 that deployment and attack orders filtered down to the Japanese regiment, battalion, and company commanders. Due to insufficient truck transport and the trackless terrain, units were delayed reaching their assigned positions in the early morning of Aug 24, and some did not arrive at all. Two battalions of the 71st Regiment did not reach Kobayashi in time; his attack force that morning consisted of two battalions of the 72nd Regiment. Colonel Sumi's depleted 26th Regiment did not arrive in time, and General Morita's assault force consisted of two battalions of the 28th Regiment and a battalion-equivalent independent garrison unit newly arrived at the front. Because of these delays, the Japanese could not reconnoiter enemy positions adequately before the attack. What had been planned as a dawn assault would begin between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. in broad daylight. The light plane carrying Tsuji on the final leg of his flight from Hsinking-Hailar-Nomonhan was attacked by Soviet fighters and forced to land behind the 72nd Regiment's staging area. Tsuji managed to reach General Kobayashi's command post by truck and on foot, placing him closer to the fighting than he anticipated. Just before the counterattack began, a dense fog drifted across part of the battlefield, obscuring visibility and limiting artillery effectiveness. Using the fog to mask their movement, lead elements of the 72nd Regiment moved toward a distant stand of scrub pines. As they approached, the trees began to move away—the stand was a well-camouflaged Soviet tank force. The tanks then maneuvered to the south, jeopardizing further Japanese advance. As the fog cleared, the Japanese found themselves facing a much larger enemy force. A vastly heavier Soviet barrage answered their renewed artillery fire. Kobayashi and Morita discovered too late that their counterattack had walked into the teeth of far stronger Soviet forces. One account calls it "The Charge of Two Light Brigades." Kobayashi's 72nd Regiment encountered the Soviet T-34, with its thick sloped armor and 76-mm gun—the most powerful tank in 1939. In addition, the improved Soviet BT-5/7 tanks, powered by diesel, were less prone to ignition. On gasoline-powered vehicles, the Soviets added wire netting over the ventilation grill and exhaust manifold, reducing the effectiveness of hand-thrown gasoline bombs. Japanese infantry regiments suffered near 50% casualties that day. Nearly every battalion and company commander was lost. Kobayashi was gravely wounded by a tank shell fragment and nearly trampled by fleeing troops. He survived the battle and the Pacific War but died in a Soviet POW camp in 1950. Morita's 28th Regiment fared little better. It was pinned down about 500 yards from the Soviet front lines by intense artillery. Unable to advance and not permitted to retreat, Morita's men dug into the loose sand and withstood the bombardment, but were cut to pieces. Shortly after sunset, the remnants were ordered to withdraw, but both regiments were shattered. Tsuji, a survivor, rejoined Komatsubara at his command post. Upon receiving combat reports from the 72nd and 28th Regiments, General Komatsubara "evinced deep anxiety." 6th Army chief of staff Major General Fujimoto Tetsukuma, at Komatsubara's command post, "appeared bewildered," and announced he was returning to headquarters, asking if Tsuji would accompany him. The major declined and later recalled that he and Komatsubara could barely conceal their astonishment at Fujimoto's abrupt departure at such a time. Meanwhile, at the northern end of the line, Colonel Alekseenko's force had been hammering at Fui Heights for 3 days without success. The position was held by about 800 defenders under Lieutenant Colonel Ioki Eiichiro, consisting of two infantry companies; one company each of cavalry, armored reconnaissance, and combat engineers; and three artillery batteries (37-mm and 75-mm guns). The defenders clung tenaciously to the strongpoint created by the heights and their bunkers, inflicting heavy losses on Alekseenko's force. The unexpectedly strong defense disrupted the timing of the entire Soviet offensive. By Aug 23, Zhukov was exasperated and losing patience with the pace in the north. Some of Zhukov's comrades recall a personable chief who played the accordion and urged singing during happier times. Under stress, his harshness and temper surfaced. Zhukov summoned Alekseenko to the telephone. When the northern commander expressed doubt about storming the heights immediately, Zhukov berated him, relieved him on the spot, and entrusted the attack to Alekseenko's chief of staff. After a few hours, Zhukov called again and, finding that the new commander was slow, fired him as well and sent a staff member to take charge. Accounts record that his tirades sometimes included the phrase "useless bag of shit," though others note harsher language was used toward generals who did not meet expectations. That night, reinforced by the 212th Airborne Regiment, heavier artillery, and a detachment of flame-throwing tanks, the northern force renewed its assault on Fui Heights. The battered Japanese defenders were thoroughly overmatched. Soviet artillery fired at two rounds per second. When the last Japanese artillery was knocked out, they no longer could defend against flame-throwing tanks. From several miles away, Colonel Sumi could see the heights shrouded in black smoke and red flames "spitting like the tongues of snakes." After Aug 22, supply trucks could no longer reach Fui Heights. The next afternoon, Colonel Ioki's radio—the last link to the 23rd Division—was destroyed. His surviving men fought on with small arms and grenades, repelling Soviet infantry with bayonet charges that night. By the morning of Aug 24, Ioki had about 200 able-bodied men left of his original 800. Soviet tanks and infantry had penetrated defenses at several points, forcing him to constrict his perimeter. Red flags flew on the eastern edge of the heights. Ioki gathered his remaining officers to discuss last measures. With little ammunition and almost no food or water, their situation seemed hopeless. But Ioki insisted on holding Fui Heights to the last man, arguing that the defense should not be abandoned and that orders to break out should come only with reinforcements and supplies. Some subordinates urged retreat. Faced with two dire options, Ioki drew his pistol and attempted suicide, but a fellow officer restrained him. Rather than see his men blown to bits, Ioki decided to abandon Fui Heights and retreat east. Those unable to walk received hand grenades with the injunction to blow themselves up rather than be captured. On the night of Aug 24–25, after moonrise, the remaining resistance at the heights was quelled, and Soviet attention shifted south. Ioki's battered remnant slipped out and, the next morning, encountered a Manchukuoan cavalry patrol that summoned trucks to take them to Chaingchunmiao, forty miles away. Russians occupying Fui Heights on Aug 25 counted the corpses of over 600 Japanese officers and men. After securing Fui Heights, the Soviet northern force began to roll up the Japanese northern flank in a wide arc toward Nomonhan. A day after the fall of Fui Heights, elements of the northern force's 11th Tank Brigade linked up with the southern force's 8th Armored Brigade near Nomonhan. A steel ring had been forged around the Japanese 6th Army. As the Japanese northern and southern flanks dissolved under Zhukov's relentless assaults, Komatsubara's command ceased to exist as an integrated force. By Aug 25 the Japanese lines were completely cut, with resistance remaining only in three encircled pockets. The remnants of two battalions of General Morita's "brigade" attempted a renewed offensive on Aug 25, advancing about 150 yards before being hammered by Soviet artillery and tanks, suffering heavier casualties than the day before. The only hope for the surrounded Japanese troops lay in a relief force breaking through the Soviet encirclement from the outside. However, Kwantung Army was spread thin in Manchuria and, due to a truck shortage, could not transport the 7th Division from Hailar to the combat zone in time. By Aug 26 the encirclement had thickened, with three main pockets tightly invested, making a large-scale breakout nearly impossible. Potapov unleashed a two-pronged assault with his 6th Tank Brigade and 80th Infantry Regiment. Japanese artillery from the 28th Regiment temporarily checked the left wing of the armored attack, but the Soviet right wing overran elements of Sumi's 26th Regiment, forcing the Japanese to retreat into a tighter enclave. Morita, the fencing-master commander who claimed to be immune to bullets, was killed by machine-gun fire while standing atop a trench encouraging his men. The Japanese 120-mm howitzers overheated under the August sun; their breech mechanisms swelled and refused to eject spent casings. Gunners had to leap from behind shelter to ram wooden rods down the barrels, drastically reducing rate of fire and life expectancy. Komatsubara's artillery units suffered a bitter fate. Most were deployed well behind the front lines with their guns facing west toward the Halha. As the offensive developed, attackers often struck the batteries from the east, behind them. Even when crews could turn some guns to face east, they had not preregistered fields of fire there and were not very effective. Supporting infantry had already been drawn off for counterattacks and perimeter defense. One by one, Japanese batteries were smashed by Soviet artillery and tanks. Crews were expected to defend their guns to the last man; the guns themselves were treated as the unit's soul, to be destroyed if captured. In extremis, crews were to destroy sensitive parts like optics. Few survived. Among those who did was a PFC from an annihilated howitzer unit, ordered to drive one of the few surviving vehicles, a Dodge sedan loaded with seriously wounded men, eastward to safety during the night. Near a Holsten River bridge he encountered Soviet sentries. The driver hesitated, then honked his horn, and the guards saluted as the sedan sped past. With water supplies exhausted and unable to reach the Halha or Holsten Rivers, the commander of the easternmost enclave ordered his men to drain radiator water from their vehicles. Drinking the foul liquid, at the cost of immobilizing their remaining transport, signaled that the defenders believed their situation was hopeless. On Aug 27 the rest of the Japanese 7th Division, two fresh infantry regiments, an artillery regiment, and support units totaling barely 5,000 men—reached the northeastern segment of the ring around Komatsubara. One day of hard fighting revealed they lacked the strength to break the encirclement. General Ogisu ordered the 7th Division to pull back and redeploy near his own 6th Army headquarters, about 4 miles east of Nomonhan and the border claimed by the enemy. There would be no outside relief for Komatsubara's forces. Throughout Aug 27–28, Soviet aircraft, artillery, armor, and infantry pounded the three Japanese pockets, compressing them into ever-smaller pockets and grinding them down. The surrounded Japanese fought fiercely and inflicted heavy casualties, but the outcome was inevitable. After the remaining Japanese artillery batteries were silenced, Soviet tanks ruled the battlefield. One by one, major pockets were overrun. Some smaller groups managed to slip through Soviet lines and reach safety east of the border claimed by the MPR, where they were left unmolested by the Red Army. Elements of Potapov's 57th and 82nd Divisions eliminated the last remnants of resistance south of the Holsten by the evening of Aug 27. North of the Holsten, during the night of Aug 28–29, a group of about 400 Japanese tried to slip east through the Soviet lines along the riverbank. They were spotted by the 293rd Regiment (57th Division), which struck them. The fleeing Japanese refused to surrender and were wiped out attempting to recross the Holsten. Japanese soldiers' refusal to surrender is well documented. Surrender was considered dishonorable; the Army Field Manual was silent on surrender. For officers, death was not merely preferable to surrender; it was expected, and in some cases required. The penal code (1908, not revised until 1942) stated that surrender was dereliction of duty; if a commander did his best to resist, imprisonment could follow; if not, death. Stemming from Bushido, regimental colors were treated as sacred. On the afternoon of Aug 28, with much of his 64th Regiment destroyed, Colonel Yamagata saw no alternative but to burn the regimental colors and then commit suicide. Part of the flagpole had been shattered; the chrysanthemum crest damaged. Yamagata, Colonel Ise (artillery regimental commander), an infantry captain, a medical lieutenant, and a foot soldier—the last survivors of the headquarters unit—faced east, shouted "banzai" for the emperor, drenched the pennant in gasoline, and lit it. Yamagata, Ise, and the captain then shot themselves. The flag and crest were not entirely consumed, and the unburned remnants were buried beneath Yamagata's unmarked body. The medical officer and the soldier escaped and reported these rites to 6th Army HQ, where the deaths of the two colonels were mourned, but there was concern over whether the regimental colors had been entirely destroyed. On Aug 29, Lieutenant Colonel Higashi Muneharu, who had taken command of the 71st Regiment, faced the same dilemma. The regimental standard was broken into four pieces and, with the flag and chrysanthemum crest, drenched with fuel and set on fire. The fire kept going out, and the tassels were especially hard to burn. It took 45 minutes to finish the job, all under enemy fire. Afterward, Higashi urged all able to join him in a suicide charge, and the severely wounded to "kill themselves bravely when the enemy approached." Soviet machine-gun fire and grenades felled Higashi and his followers within moments. When it became clear on Aug 29 that all hope was lost, Komatsubara resolved to share the fate of his 23rd Division. He prepared to commit suicide, entrusted his will to his aide, removed his epaulets, and burned his code books. General Ogisu ordered Komatsubara to save himself and lead as many of his men as possible out of the encirclement. Shortly before midnight on Aug 30, the bulk of the Soviet armor briefly pulled back to refuel and resupply. Some of the Soviet infantry also pulled back. Komatsubara and about 400 survivors of his command used the opportunity to slip through the Soviet lines, guiding wounded by starlight to safety at Chiangchunmiao on the morning of Aug 31. Tsuji was among the survivors. In transit, Komatsubara was so distraught he needed to be restrained from taking his own life. A fellow officer took his pistol, and two sturdy corporals helped to support him, preventing him from drawing his sword. On August 31, Zhukov declared the disputed territory between the Halha River and the boundary line through Nomonhan cleared of enemy troops. The Sixth Army had been annihilated, with between 18,000 and 23,000 men killed or wounded from May to September (not counting Manchukuoan losses). The casualty rate in Komatsubara's 23rd Division reached 76%, and Sumi's 26th Regiment (7th Division) suffered 91% casualties. Kwantung Army lost many of its tanks and heavy guns and nearly 150 aircraft. It was the worst military defeat in modern Japanese history up to that time. Soviet claims later put total Japanese casualties at over 50,000, though this figure is widely regarded as inflated. For years, Soviet-MPR authorities claimed 9,284 casualties, surely an underestimate. A detailed unit-by-unit accounting published in Moscow in 2002 put Soviet losses at 25,655 (9,703 killed, 15,952 wounded), plus 556 MPR casualties. While Soviet casualties may have exceeded Japanese losses, this reflects the fierceness of Japanese defense and questions Zhukov's expenditutre of blood. There was no denying, however, that the Red Army demonstrated substantial strength and that Kwantung Army suffered a serious defeat. Knowledgeable Japanese and Soviet sources agree that given the annihilation of Komatsubara's forces and the dominance of Soviet air power, if Zhukov had pressed beyond Nomonhan toward Hailar, local Japanese forces would have fallen into chaos, Hailar would have fallen, and western Manchuria would have been gravely threatened. But while that might have been militarily possible, Moscow did not intend it. Zhukov's First Army Group halted at the boundary line claimed by the MPR. A Japanese military historian notes that "Kwantung Army completely lost its head." KwAHQ was enraged by the battlefield developments. Beyond the mauling of the Sixth Army at Nomonhan, there was anxiety over regimental colors. It was feared that Colonel Yamagata might not have had time to destroy the imperial crest of the 64th Regiment's colors, which could have fallen into Soviet hands. Thousands of dead and wounded littered the field. To preserve "face" and regain leverage, a swift, decisive counterstroke was deemed necessary. At Hsinking, they decided on an all-out war against the USSR. They planned to throw the 7th, 2nd, 4th, and 8th Divisions into the Sixth Army, along with all heavy artillery in Manchukuo, to crush the enemy. Acknowledging shortages in armor, artillery, and air power, they drafted a plan for a series of successive night offenses beginning on September 10. This was viewed as ill-advised for several reasons: September 10 was an unrealistic target given Kwantung Army's limited logistical capacity; it was unclear what the Red Army would be doing by day, given its superiority in tanks, artillery, and air power; autumn would bring extreme cold that could immobilize forces; and Germany's alliance with the Soviet Union isolated Japan diplomatically. These factors were known at KwAHQ, yet the plan proceeded. Kwantung Army notified AGS to "utilize the winter months well," aiming to mobilize the entire Japanese Army for a decisive spring confrontation. However, the Nomonhan defeat coincided with the Hitler-Stalin pact's diplomatic fallout. The push for close military cooperation with Germany against the Soviet Union was discredited in a single week. Defeated and abandoned by Hitler, pro-German, anti-Soviet policy advocates in Tokyo were furious. Premier Hiranuma Kiichiro's government resigned on August 28. In response, more cautious voices in Tokyo asserted control. General Nakajima, deputy chief of AGS, went to Hsinking with Imperial Order 343, directing Kwantung Army to hold near the disputed frontier with "minimal strength" to enable a quick end to hostilities and a diplomatic settlement. But at KwAHQ, the staff pressed their case, and Nakajima eventually approved a general offensive to begin on September 10. The mood at KwAHQ was ebullient. Upon returning to Tokyo, Nakajima was sternly rebuked and ordered to stand down. General Ueda appealed to higher authority, requesting permission to clear the battlefield and recover the bodies of fallen soldiers. He was denied and later relieved of command on September 6. A reshuffle followed at KwAHQ, with several senior officers reassigned. The Japanese Foreign Ministry directed Ambassador Togo Shigenori to negotiate a settlement in Moscow. The Molotov-Togo agreement was reached on September 15–16, establishing a temporary frontier and a commission to redemarcate the boundary. The local cease-fire arrangements were formalized on September 18–19, and both sides agreed to exchange prisoners and corpses. In the aftermath, Kwantung Army leadership and the Red Army leadership maintained tight control over communications about the conflict. News of the defeat spread through Manchuria and Japan, but the scale of the battle was not fully suppressed. The Kwantung Army's reputation suffered further from subsequent punishments of officers deemed to have mishandled the Nomonhan engagement. Several officers were compelled to retire or commit suicide under pressure, and Ioki's fate became a particular symbol of the army's dishonor and the heavy costs of the campaign. 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. In August 1939, Soviet General Georgy Zhukov launched a decisive offensive against Japanese forces at Nomonhan. Under cover of darkness, Soviet troops crossed the Halha River, unleashing massive air and artillery barrages on August 20. Fierce fighting ensued, with failed Japanese counterattacks, the fall of Fui Heights, and annihilation of encircled pockets by Soviet tanks and infantry.
Interview recorded - 18th of February, 2026On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Francis Hunt. Francis is a Trader, Technical Analyst, Teacher and originator of the Hunt Volatility Funnel Method.During our conversation we spoke about his overview of the economy and markets, the debt & fiat currency collapse, precious metals reversal, the US being the worse indebted country, silver and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:17 - Overview in economy and markets19:33 - Precious metals reversal30:45 - US worse indebted country37:03 - Silver41:45 - One message to takeaway?Francis Hunt, as the originator of the Hunt Volatility Funnel trading methodology, describes himself as a Trader, Technical Analyst and Teacher, is known from his YouTube channel as TheCryptoSniper. He is also the Founder of The Market Sniper.Stemming from his over 30 years of experience and deep immersion in trading and technical analysis of various markets, this unique approach to trading is the culmination of everything he found to have been valuable and profitable on a consistent, reliable basis, distilled into a single all-encompassing trading system that can easily be learned and internalized by others.Francis Hunt made his first investments in 1987 pre-crash and bought his first option in 1991 and has been trading equities and other assets since. He is a technical trader who believes all information related to an asset is reflected in its price and therefore reveal the true market sentiment of that asset.In addition to being a highly successful trader and technical analyst, Francis also enjoys teaching his trading methodology to others. He built a community of like-minded traders around him that supports him and each other with trade ideas and positive reinforcement in an otherwise lonely and harsh environment.Francis Hunt - YouTube - @TheMarketSniper1 Website - https://themarketsniper.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/themarketsniperWTFinance - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas
February is a month that calls us to lead with heart and purpose—and this conversation delivers both. In this episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, Shannon is joined by Dr. Natoshia Anderson, engineer turned educator, CEO and Founder of The Anderson Strategy Group, and host of the STEMming in Stilettos™ podcast. Together, they explore what it really takes to build STEM programs that last—programs rooted in community, equity, and intentional leadership. Dr. Anderson shares her journey from being “the only” in many rooms to designing culturally responsive STEM initiatives that engage not just students, but families, educators, and entire communities. From busting the myth that “exposure is enough,” to redefining what it means to scale with integrity, this episode is a powerful reminder that STEM isn't just about technology—it's about people. ✨ If you care about education, leadership, equity, or building programs with purpose and heart, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.
About the GuestsMELODY FOWLER: Roots Farm Education Founder, Director, Form III Instructor Ages 10-12Melody is a happy wife of 28 years, a proud mother of three and now an over-the-moon grandma of four grandchildren. She was born in El Paso, Texas, and moved to Redding when she was five years old. She loved learning as a child and her favorite pastime was to play school in her garage with younger siblings and neighborhood friends on vintage desks her father bought at local yard sales.After receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies and teaching credential from Simpson University, Melody taught a self-contained fifth grade classroom for 11 years before moving on to the 8th grade teaching English and U.S. History for four years. She finds it essential to teach the next generation to revere and protect the rich inheritance of liberty they have been gifted. She also completed her administrative credential in Educational Leadership and wrote her Master's paper on Charlotte Mason.She participated in the Northern California Arts Project, the Shasta County Math Grant, and a three-year ELL grammar program teaching English as a second language. Melody was involved in her site's leadership team, acted as a site council member, and successfully advocated for funding creative problem-solving programs like Odyssey of the Mind for the gifted and talented. She also volunteered to coach other activities like student government, softball, and cheer. In her free time, she enjoys learning about education, philosophy, economics, history, gardening, and spending time with her family and six dogs.CHAD FOWLER: Roots Farm Education Founder, Director, and Form II Instructor Ages 8-9Chad was born and raised in Shasta County. He and his wife Melody have three children with the youngest almost 16. From an early age, Chad had an interest in gardening and animals and participated in Shasta County 4-H. Chad worked his family business as well as other working retail management for many years. After helping in his son's kindergarten class and coming from a family of teachers, Chad decided his place needed to be in the classroom and he went back to school. He received his BA in Liberal Studies and teaching credential through Simpson University. He later completed his administrative credential and Masters degree in Educational Leadership through National University. He has been a public school educator since 2008 and served as a Master Teacher, Teacher in Charge, Activities Director and Lead Teacher. He has participated in the Shasta County Math Grant, the Northern California Arts Project for teachers, Gates Literacy Grant and other teacher development trainings since 2008. Chad enjoys time in the garden growing vegetables, fruits and flowers, camping with his family and spending time with his Nigerian Dwarf Goats and chickens. Roots Farm Education In the year 2020 they started with 57 students and now have nearly 100 students. They are building slow with in-depth training for their teachers and mission alignment with the incoming families. Their mission states: Roots Farm Education provides home-educated families with a learning environment that integrates agriculture and academics. Stemming from a Christ-centered, Charlotte Mason education, the curriculum embodies western thought with the instruction that pursues truth, promotes wisdom and beauty, creates a pathway to responsibility, and fosters individual initiative and ingenuity. With the land as the laboratory and assistance from experts within the community, factual knowledge in math and science will be hands-on along with essential life skills such as: producing, processing, and marketing food, animal husbandry, sewing, and basic construction. Roots aim is to cultivate a generation of children ready to succeed in higher education, career, and life, while positively impacting the world around them and preserving the lost art of self-reliance. Show NotesTwo seasoned teachers from the public school system decided to break away and start a school that would focus on agriculture and a Christian classical pedagogy. This inspiring episode of challenges, faith, and vision tells their story. Some topics covered include:Practical advise on how to start a new school: how to create a clear vision, realistic expectations, and acceptance of trialsHow to hire the right teachersHow did the first year go and where are you now?What struggles did you face during the planning process?How Temple Grandin helped them develop a purpose for agriculture studiesHow Charlotte Mason's philosophy influenced their approach and purposeVisit Ambleside EnglandJoys of learning and Focus on education in faithForms for classes and their flexibilityWhat a generous curriculum according to Charlotte Mason really looks like in practiceAdvice to Classical Education and Faith based SchoolsClassroom teachers and how they adaptedBible StudyNot using Chromebooks and studies that prove why notHerzog Foundation support for faith based schools: the Business sideResources and People MentionedCharlotte MasonKaren GlassClassical Education Facebook Group and Beautiful Teaching with Adrienne FreasBenjamin Lyda The Herzog FoundationJohn HeitzenraterMaria MontessoriLisa Ector, Board of Directors for CMIBooks and Curriculum MentionedLittle House on the Prairie by Laura Ingles WilderCharlotte Mason volumesGuide to Working With Farm Animals by Temple GrandinDark Enough to See the Stars in a Jamestown Sky by Connie LapalloRightStart MathMicroscopic World by Rosie DickinsOctopus Scientist by Sy MontgomeryIsland of Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island by Loree Griffin BurnsRobin Hood by Howard PyleMere Christianity by C.S. Lewis and the Study GuideMarco Polo: his travels and adventures by George Makepeace TowleCanterbury Tales book and videosChris Hall on Common ArtsBooks about damaging use of ChromebooksJamestown books; Dark Enough to See the Stars in a Jamestown Sky by Connie Lapallo and Blood on the River by Elisa CarboneIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'DellAlfie Kohn books on educationSchools they visited in DallasMount St. Michael Catholic School in DallasJohn Heitzenrater's school (He was the headmaster of Founders Classical in Corinth Texas when Chad and Melody visited. Now he is the headmaster of Chrysostom Academy in PA).St. George Classical Academy in Denton, TX founded by Benjamin Lyda, author of Scriptorium Writing and Living Classical. _____________________________________This podcast is produced by Beautiful Teaching, LLC.Support this podcast:
We continue our traditional lookback at some of the best films of 2025 -- #2025stillalive -- by discussing the galvanizing sophomore feature from Barbarian's Zach Cregger: WEAPONS. Stemming from a premise reminiscent of The Twilight Zone, Weapons weaves a textured and inventive story about secrets and influences. Cregger's skills at keeping his audience on their toes (and occasionally holding their breath) make this film as entertaining as it is thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. It also features some impressive performances from Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Austin Abrams, Alden Ehrenreich, and a truly unforgettable tour de force from Amy Madigan. We're joined by friend of the show, author and professor Brandon Grafius to help us navigate the film's many narrative and thematic twists and turns.Also featuring a Patron-only segment where we're joined by fellow NCFCA critic Lindsey Dunn to discuss STRANGER THINGS, Season 5, Episode 1, this is a hearty and thoughtful conversation that we really hope you'll enjoy.Patron Only Segment: STRANGER THINGS, Season 5, Episode 1 - The Crawl7:35 - WEAPONSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Louisiana cuisine is famous for its bold, flavorful dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée. Stemming from rich French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences, our world famous fare is illuminated primarily through Cajun and Creole traditions, using local seafood, smoked meats, rice, and spices for iconic meals. Take my favorite Louisiana dish, gumbo, for instance. There are certain ingredients, flavors, and texture to be expected in every delicious spoonful of gumbo. Yet, everyone’s idea of a perfect gumbo is different, depending often on family recipes and traditions for making gumbo. Here, at the award-winning Mansurs on the Boulevard, gumbo is made with chicken, duck, and andouille sausage, making for a rich and flavorful stew. Arguably, it's both the ingredients and care that go into making gumbo that makes it special. Most Louisianans would argue that making gumbo is an art. Much like a chef making gumbo, my lunch guests, Veni Harlan and Madeline Johnson, are creative entrepreneurs combining and utilizing multiple disciplines to build thriving businesses in the Baton Rouge community. A multidisciplinary creative, Veni Harlan of Veni Harlan Creative, has enjoyed a varied career as a graphic designer, photographer, art director, and writer. As a communications specialist, Veni uses these creative disciplines to solve communication problems for clients—everything from bank reports and toys to packaging, billboards, food shoots and location work. Veni’s work often intersects with Louisiana culture and environment, for instance when she helped brand the Louisiana Shrimp Coalition, rebranded the Louisiana Black Bear Coalition, or co-founded Marsh Dog, a nutria-based dog treat company, as a way to address coastal erosion and combat invasive nutria, while building a business. Madeline Johnson, owner of Miss Madeline’s, holds two licenses that rarely go together: speech-language pathologist and licensed barber. Like a contestant on the reality shows Cooked or Guy’s Grocery Games, Madeline has taken two seemingly unrelated professions to start a business that provides an essential but overlooked service for people with special needs. During and after the pandemic, Madeline began a barber apprenticeship while working in speech therapy at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. She passed the barber board just weeks after finishing her master’s degree. In January 2025, Madeline decided to combine her two fields and launched Miss Madeline’s, an atypical hair salon that looks and feels more like a therapy room. Unlike other salons, Miss Madeline’s offers minimal decor in neutral tones and sensory tools like Pop-Its, a weighted lion, and textured toys. The hour-long hair appointments take into consideration the full sensory system — visual, auditory, tactile, smell and movement — because a typical salon experience can be overstimulating for Madeline’s roster of 150 clients, all of whom are kids or adults with sensory differences. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Ian Ledo and Miranda Albarez at itsbatonrouge.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omdat Marleen er deze week niet is, heeft Joost haar collega Jorn Jonker gevraagd haar deze week waar te nemen in podcast de Stemming, en werd er bij uitzondering al op donderdagavond opgenomen. Na de opname van vorige week bleek er ineens nieuws uit de formatie; D66, CDA en VVD gaan het proberen in een minderheidscoalitie. Deze week kregen ze de oppositie op bezoek; stellen zij zich een beetje constructief op? Verder bestond de politieke week uit interviews met demissionair minister van Buitenlandse Zaken David van Weel. Elke dag was hem wel iets nieuws te vragen over de geopolitieke situatie; Groenland, Oekraïne, Iran... Er bleek ook nieuws voor Joost: Schoof dook weer eens op! Waar? Beluister het in de nieuwe aflevering van podcast De Stemming!
The EP release “Suflet Prezent,” signed by the local DJ and producer Dragutesku, marks a significant achievement for the feeder.ro publishing platform, which has connected local and international artists with an insightful audience since 2014. Stemming from the same passion for electronic music that created the weekly feeder sound series, the review column, and the opportunity for renowned or emerging artists to contribute to the platform on their own terms. After almost three years of collaborating with deejay.de, our publishing schedule now includes weekly EP, LP, or VA reviews from artists worldwide, with a focus on the Romanian scene. Investigating contemporary local culture, we have come across a wealth of groovy sounds, mysterious rhythms, and beautiful compositions from more or less well-known artists. This first release is a testament to the fantastic possibilities the local scene has reached by delivering outstanding house or techno-driven rhythms to the world. It was not easy to select the artist and tracks for this first publication, as we listened to a lot of music from everywhere, yet one of our purposes is to identify and promote talents with a vision that stands out. Dragutesku is an emerging artist from the uncanny local scene, where his music speaks for him. On many occasions, he has been our guest on feeder.ro, featuring his music and creations in the EP review column and the feeder sound series. “Honestly and heartfelt, art ultimately means to be honest with yourself first. Then, everything flows through you without realising it, and you become an observer of what you are doing.” – @Dragutesku “Suflet Prezent” features three mesmerising tracks produced by Dragutesku. Mastered by TIJN and packaged in a full cover designed by Save or Cancel, incorporating a painting by Anita Frâncu and feeder.ro artwork elements by Tokyotoys. credits Artist: Dragutesku Title: Suflet Prezent Label: feeder sound Cat. number: FSRO001 Release date: 20.01.2019 Format: Vinyl-only Mastering: TIJN @ In Haus Wax Distribution: Vinyl Future Copyright: © Save Or Cancel Design: Save Or Cancel Artwork elements: Tokyotoys Painting: Anita Frâncu Written and producer: Drăguț Adrian
The EP release “Suflet Prezent,” signed by the local DJ and producer Dragutesku, marks a significant achievement for the feeder.ro publishing platform, which has connected local and international artists with an insightful audience since 2014. Stemming from the same passion for electronic music that created the weekly feeder sound series, the review column, and the opportunity for renowned or emerging artists to contribute to the platform on their own terms. After almost three years of collaborating with deejay.de, our publishing schedule now includes weekly EP, LP, or VA reviews from artists worldwide, with a focus on the Romanian scene. Investigating contemporary local culture, we have come across a wealth of groovy sounds, mysterious rhythms, and beautiful compositions from more or less well-known artists. This first release is a testament to the fantastic possibilities the local scene has reached by delivering outstanding house or techno-driven rhythms to the world. It was not easy to select the artist and tracks for this first publication, as we listened to a lot of music from everywhere, yet one of our purposes is to identify and promote talents with a vision that stands out. Dragutesku is an emerging artist from the uncanny local scene, where his music speaks for him. On many occasions, he has been our guest on feeder.ro, featuring his music and creations in the EP review column and the feeder sound series. “Honestly and heartfelt, art ultimately means to be honest with yourself first. Then, everything flows through you without realising it, and you become an observer of what you are doing.” – @Dragutesku “Suflet Prezent” features three mesmerising tracks produced by Dragutesku. Mastered by TIJN and packaged in a full cover designed by Save or Cancel, incorporating a painting by Anita Frâncu and feeder.ro artwork elements by Tokyotoys. credits Artist: Dragutesku Title: Suflet Prezent Label: feeder sound Cat. number: FSRO001 Release date: 20.01.2019 Format: Vinyl-only Mastering: TIJN @ In Haus Wax Distribution: Vinyl Future Copyright: © Save Or Cancel Design: Save Or Cancel Artwork elements: Tokyotoys Painting: Anita Frâncu Written and producer: Drăguț Adrian
Acts 21:1–16. When friends fear your suffering, how do you obey? We follow Paul to Caesarea and learn to say together, "Let the will of the Lord be done."For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
Het jaar 2026 had een turbulente start, dus de eerste aflevering van de Stemming was er meteen genoeg te bespreken. En dat terwijl er uit de formatie eigenlijk nog weinig nieuws komt. Deze week wordt er gesproken over de financiële plaat en over de samenstelling van een mogelijke coalitie; wordt het met of zonder JA21? De Kamer kwam alvast terug van reces om de ontvoering van Maduro te bespreken en te debatteren over een mogelijke reactie van ons land op deze actie van de VS. Dat het goed zou zijn als er een nieuw kabinet komt met alle geopolitieke ontwikkelingen, is volgens Joost en Marleen wel duidelijk. Wordt die urgentie ook in Den Haag gevoeld?
Episode 198: Automate Your Lead Generation with our FREE online course: https://go.digitaltrailblazer.com/auto-leads-course-freeMany course creators worry that AI will commoditize their offerings or that anyone can now churn out generic courses that compete with their expertise. This threatens to devalue your hard-earned knowledge and undermine your business positioning.In this episode, Bryan McAnulty teaches us how to correctly leverage AI as a tool to extract and amplify your unique experience—not replace it. He explains why AI-generated courses without your personal insights have zero value, how to focus on higher-value transformations that can't be replicated, and the importance of integrating community elements into your offerings to future-proof your business in the AI era.About Bryan McAnulty: Bryan McAnulty is the founder of Heights Platform: the all-in-one AI-powered online course creation and community-building software that empowers thousands of creators in more than 100 countries to build knowledge businesses.Bryan's entrepreneurial journey began in 2009, when he founded Velora, a digital product design studio, developing products and websites used by millions worldwide. Stemming from an early obsession with graphic design programs and Legos, Bryan is a designer, developer, musician, and truly a creator at heart. With a passion for discovery, Bryan has traveled to more than 30 countries and 100+ cities, meeting creators along the way.Join Bryan's “Creator Climb” Community: https://www.creatorclimb.com/Connect with Bryan: https://www.heightsplatform.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@heightsplatform https://www.facebook.com/heightsplatform/ https://instagram.com/heightsplatform https://x.com/BryanMcAnultyCheck Out Bryan's “Creator's Adventure Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creators-adventure-course-creation/id1608100988Want to SCALE your online business bigger and faster without the endless hustle of networking, referrals, and pumping out content that nobody sees?Grab our Ultimate Ad Script for Coaches, Agencies, and Course Creators.Learn the exact 5-step script we teach our clients that allows them to generate targeted, high-quality leads at ultra-low cost, so you can land paying customers and clients without breaking the bank on ad spend. Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-script✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerTwitter: https://twitter.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer
Coastal erosion has become a serious problem for many seaside communities, no more so than in Normandy, in north-west France, where rising sea levels, strong tides and stronger storms have swept away homes, sand dunes and beaches. Every year the sea here is reclaiming several metres of coastline. But there are arguments over what to do about it. In the area around Coutainville beachfront homeowners, oyster producers and campsites are confronting local and national authority plans for some of them to move and to allow nature to take its course. Some locals, suspicious of outside influence, argue this is a conspiracy by environmentalists to get rid of them. And yet others say the growing impact of climate change on coastal erosion is there for all to see. Carolyn Lamboley speaks to those on both sides of the debate about what can be done to stem the tide.This episode of The Documentary comes to you from Assignment, investigations and journeys into the heart of global events.
Content warning: This whole episode is about sex. It's probably not the episode to listen to around your kids. Secular Pro-Life's Monica Snyder returns to the Equipped for Life Podcast for another series of episodes, beginning with the topic, "It's About Babies, Not Your Sex Life." Stemming from real-life conversations, Monica and Josh identify many of the various factors that contribute to pro-choice perceptions or labeling of pro-life people as being "anti-sex" and then respond accordingly to each factor. The Dynamic Duo also provides some fun commentary on the symbiotic relationship between Secular Pro-Life and Equal Rights Institute, and how the pro-life movement as a whole can benefit from similar relationships. Finally, towards the end, Josh and Monica talk about how snark might be a good last-resort effort in a dialogue situation. Secular Pro-Life: It's about the babies, not your sex life: 5 examples Josh Brahm: Relational Apologetics Tips: How to Cultivate Friendship Amidst Challenging Conversations Josh Brahm's speech on relational apologetics Gallup's Moral Acceptability poll Episode 47: Should Pro-Lifers be Snarky? (with Dank Pro-Life Memes) Episode 49: Defining the Word "Abortion" Will Change Your Dialogues (with Dank Pro-Life Memes) Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes! (with the Whole Staff!) Memes to End Abortion (formerly "Dank Pro-Life Memes"): https://www.facebook.com/MemestoEndAbortion Pro-choice groups we mentioned who are worth following: Center for Reproductive Rights ANSIRH: Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health Jessica Velenti Jen Hamilton Chapters: 00:00 Introducing the argument we're responding to 06:05 Steel-manning the pro-choice argument 12:36 What do pro-life and pro-choice people mean when they use the term "anti-sex"? 20:12 Why pro-life organizations should stop bringing LGBT politics into their events 22:18 Subdivisions within conservatism 25:11 More reasons why some pro-choice people think pro-lifers are "anti-sex" 30:02 Responding to the steelman arguments 41:58 Conversation starter idea 44:40 Counter-examples 47:25 Counter-examples to the counter-examples 49:54 On the rape exception 53:26 Both sides sometimes use the word "sex" in simplistic, unclear ways 58:30 We need to ask more questions 1:02:20 We need to have conversations in-person more often 1:04:32 Helpful pro-choice people to follow Host: Josh Brahm Guest: Monica Snyder Audio/Video Editors: Joshua Head, Josh Brahm Publisher: Ellen Campbell
That Solo Life, Ep. 322: The Rise of Rage Farms and Coordinated Disinformation Episode Summary In this eye-opening episode, hosts Karen Swim, APR and Michelle Kane tackle the disturbing trend of "rage farms" and the growing industry of disinformation-as-a-service. Stemming from a recent article by Mark Schaefer, they explore how coordinated, anonymous online attacks are manufactured to create controversy, manipulate public opinion, and inflict real-world financial and reputational damage on brands. Karen and Michelle discuss the infamous Cracker Barrel rebrand incident as a prime example of how a small number of fake accounts can ignite a firestorm that appears to be a massive public outcry. They delve into the sinister motivations behind these campaigns, from profiting off stock market dips to sowing general discord. As PR professionals, it's crucial to understand that these are not random bots but calculated attacks. The hosts emphasize the responsibility of PR pros to prepare for these threats, the need for brands to pause before reacting to online outrage, and the importance of verifying information sources. This episode is a critical listen for any communicator navigating the modern digital landscape. Episode Highlights [01:42] Introducing the concept of "rage farms," as detailed by Mark Schaefer. [03:39] The emergence of "disinformation-as-a-service" and coordinated, anonymous attacks. [04:14] Case Study: How the Cracker Barrel rebrand controversy was manufactured by a small number of accounts. [05:15] The financial motivations behind rage farms, including short-selling stocks. [06:36] Why brands should "take a beat" to investigate the source of online outrage before reacting. [07:55] The role social media platforms play and their lack of incentive to stop the spread of disinformation. [09:17] The importance of individual responsibility in not spreading unverified information. [12:51] A proactive strategy for PR pros: using AI to run crisis simulations and test messaging against disinformation campaigns. Related Episodes & Additional Information Article by Mark Schaefer (As mentioned in the episode) - Rage Farms: The Hidden Industry Weaponizing Outrage Against Brands Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent and small practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, founder of Words For Hire and President of Solo PR, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. Did this episode resonate with you? Share it with a fellow PR pro who needs to hear it! Don't forget to subscribe to That Solo Life on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue to create valuable content for the solo community. Visit soloprpro.com to let us know what topics you want us to cover next.
A controversial retired NFL player has entered his plea to an attempted murder charge in Florida. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
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Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with retired DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy, Chris Feistl, and Wes Tabor as we talk about recent maritime operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific involving the U.S. Navy eliminating drug running vessels. Here’s a little bit about these legends in the DEA. DEA Special Agent Wes Tabor was embedded in Venezuela, battling the drug cartel and gangs for three years. He had a front-row seat to the prospering drug trade and threat to the United States and wrote the book, Infiltrate America: Blood Routes and the Rise of Latin American Gangs. Retired DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy and his partner Javier Pena are best known for taking down the Medellin Cartel and its leader, Pablo Escobar. Steve is an expert in drug smuggling and cartels and is considered an expert in the world of narcoterrorism. Steve and Javier’s work was featured in many television documentaries and was featured in the Netflix special, DEA Narcos. Retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl and his partner Dave Mitchell are best known for taking down the Cali Cartel and its leaders Gilberto and Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela. Chris’s work was featured in many television documentaries and was also featured in season three of the Netflix special DEA Narcos. After listening to these three experts, it is clearer than ever to me that narcoterrorism is brewing in South and Central America is a clear and present danger to our country. Please enjoy this eye-opening and informative interview with real experts and not celebrities or people stuck in their echo chambers making stuff up as they go along. In today’s episode, we discuss: · What gives us the legal right to conduct these maritime operations?. · The Maduro family tree of drug running. · Maritime operations with the DEA. · The president is not ruling out strikes on Venezuelan drug production sites. Also, he is hinting that the next phase is ground assaults on illegal drug transportation. What have we done in the past to curtail these ground operations, and how effective have they been? · UN Article 51 · The president has said that for every drug running boat that is sunk, it is saving 25,000 American lives. · Most homicides or violent crimes have a nexus to illegal street drugs. · The complacency in this country regarding illegal narcotics. · Can we put aside our hatred of some for the president, for the common good, ahead of our feelings? · How does it make you feel, as retired DEA agents who spent a good chunk of your lives fighting high-level drug operations, that we now have a government that seems to be taking illegal drug operations seriously? All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Steve Murphy's website! Visit Wes Tabor's Website! Visit Chris Feistl's Website! Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.
De laatste aflevering van de Campagne Stemming! Vrijdag, na de verkizingen, is er weer een 'normale' podcast in uw feed.
Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Since September, the US Navy has destroyed at least 10 vessels that were suspected of carrying illegal drugs headed for the United States, mostly in the Caribbean near Venezuela. I have heard so many opinions on this from ‘experts’, I'm using air quotes, and I wanted to get the true story. My mind went immediately to my interviews with retired DEA Special Agent Wes Tabor (episodes 235,236, & 237). Wes was embedded in Venezuela, battling the drug cartel and gangs for three years. He had a front-row seat to the prospering drug trade and threat to the United States and wrote the book, Infiltrate America: Blood Routes and the Rise of Latin American Gangs. So, of course, I asked him to be on the show again, and he graciously agreed. Of course, I would be remiss if I were going to be talking about drug cartels and smuggling not to have two experts who took down some of the most notorious drug cartels and their leaders in modern times. Steve Murphy and Chris Feistl. Retired DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy and his partner Javier Pena are best known for taking down the Medellin Cartel and its leader, Pablo Escobar. Steve is an expert in drug smuggling and cartels and is considered an expert in the world of narcoterrorism. Steve and Javier’s work was featured in many television documentaries and was featured in the Netflix special, DEA Narcos. Retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl and his partner Dave Mitchell are best known for taking down the Cali Cartel and its leaders Gilberto and Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela. Chris’s work was featured in many television documentaries and was also featured in season three of the Netflix special DEA Narcos. After listening to these three experts, it is clearer than ever to me that the narcoterrorism that is brewing in South America is a clear and present danger to our country. I feel this topic is so important that I’m doing an early release of this episode and will air the conclusion of this episode this Sunday. Please enjoy this eye-opening and informative interview with actual experts and not celebrities or people stuck in their echo chambers making stuff up as they go along. In today’s episode, we discuss: · Since September, the US Navy has destroyed at least 10 vessels that were suspected of carrying illegal drugs headed for the United States, mostly in the Caribbean near Venezuela. · What are these boats, and how much cargo can they hold? What drug(s) are aboard these boats? They are obviously not ‘fishing boats.’ · The obvious clues indicate that these go-fast boats are drug-running boats. · How to discover illegal narcotics on container ships. · Narco submarines and their use in drug smuggling. Not much fishing is being done from a submarine. · Where do you see this going in the future? Are container ships next? · Who is conducting the criminal investigation when people are recovered? Are there arrests being made? Who and where would the interrogation take place? · One criticism of these actions is that nobody is disclosing any evidence of drugs aboard these vessels. How would you get this intel? How closely do you think we are working with our intelligence partners (CIA)? · The president has ordered a carrier strike group led by the Gerald Ford into the Venezuela area. Donald Trump, who is now unfiltered as a second-term president, isn’t pulling punches. He is saying that this will continue, and he said. “We’re just going to kill people who are bringing drugs into our country. … They’re going to be, like, dead.” · There was never a ‘war’ on drugs. · Medellin and Cali cartel members in Venezuela. · The clear and present danger to the United States brewing in South America. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Steve Murphy's website! Visit Wes Tabor's Website! Visit Chris Feistl's Website! Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.
In this first episode of a special 12-part Power Producer Shop Talk series titled "Becoming the Protégé," host David Carothers introduces the contestants and coaches for The Protégé Season 3. Kicking off the series is Sam Louwrens (Can't shut up Sam on X), whose application video generated significant buzz. David sets the stage, explaining his motivation for reviving The Protégé—to give back, train new talent, and challenge the industry's often inadequate approach to developing producers. Sam shares his creative background, why he decided to jump into the competition, the story behind his unique application video, and the early media attention he's already receiving. Key Highlights: Introducing Sam Louwrens: Confidence and Creativity Sam Louwrens, a young producer specializing in construction from Jefferson Financial and Insurance Services, joins the show. Known for his confidence and creative flair (musician, graphic designer, and keytar player in a punk band), Sam discusses how he uses his artistic skills in his insurance career and the story behind his memorable Protégé application video, filmed with a Goodwill suit and a metal detector prop. David's "Why" Behind The Protégé David Carothers shares his deep-seated reasons for bringing back The Protégé. Stemming from his own frustrating entry into the industry 20 years ago, his goal is to provide real-world training, give back, highlight the need for new talent, and prove that his successful sales process is replicable—debunking skepticism about industry coaching programs. Why Sam Joined: Pushing Comfort Zones & Agency Support Sam reveals that the discomfort of "building in public" was exactly why he felt compelled to join the competition. He shares how he got immediate buy-in from his agency owner, who even committed to investing in new agency tech (AMS/CRM) to support his participation and growth. Early Buzz and Building a Base The conversation touches on the immediate attention Sam received, including interest from Reuters. David emphasizes the importance of building a following ("getting your base") early on, drawing lessons from Season 1 winner Derek Hayden, who dominated the final vote through relentless local promotion. Making Insurance Sexy: An Impossible Task? Sam brings up David's stated goal for The Protégé: to "make insurance sexy." They discuss the challenge of changing the public perception of a typically mundane industry and how highlighting the entrepreneurial opportunity and financial success available might be the key, similar to shows like Million Dollar Listing. Connect with: Sam Louwrens LinkedIn David Carothers LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Visit Websites: Power Producer Base Camp Lauer Creations Killing Commercial Crushing Content Power Producers Podcast Policytee The Dirty 130 The Extra 2 Minutes
Tot aan de verkiezingen iedere dinsdag een extra aflevering van De Stemming! En zoals u gewend bent elke vrijdag een 'normale' podcast in uw feed.
Tot aan de verkiezingen iedere dinsdag een extra aflevering van De Stemming! En zoals u gewend bent elke vrijdag een 'normale' podcast in uw feed.
The US Fiscal Crisis: Spending Cuts Are the Only Way Out GUEST NAME: Adam Michel Adam Michel, director of tax policy at the Cato Institute, discusses the US fiscal crisis stemming from large deficits and overwhelming debt. He recalls the 1980s Ronald Reagan tax cut where promised spending cuts never materialized. The deficit is the annual gap between taxes and spending, accumulating into the national debt. Michel identifies a "deficit hawk coalition" split between deficit hawks (agnostic on revenues/spending) and budget hawks (concerned with government size), advocating for spending cuts to solve the crisis. Entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are the root of fiscal problems. 1903
The US Fiscal Crisis: Spending Cuts Are the Only Way Out GUEST NAME: Adam Michel Adam Michel, director of tax policy at the Cato Institute, discusses the US fiscal crisis stemming from large deficits and overwhelming debt. He recalls the 1980s Ronald Reagan tax cut where promised spending cuts never materialized. The deficit is the annual gap between taxes and spending, accumulating into the national debt. Michel identifies a "deficit hawk coalition" split between deficit hawks (agnostic on revenues/spending) and budget hawks (concerned with government size), advocating for spending cuts to solve the crisis. Entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are the root of fiscal problems. 1936
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges stemming from his testimony before Congress in 2020. President Trump promised retribution against his perceived enemies and demanded that prosecutors at the Justice Department speed up the investigation targeting some of his most prominent critics. What is Comey accused of and what does the indictment signify for the rule of law?This episode: White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Kerwin Loukusa lives in Leavenworth, WA, and sent his first V12 and V13 last year while juggling a full-time job, wife, and two young kids. We talked about how he improved his flexibility to send the Freerider in Yosemite, bouldering after having kids, home wall training, the key to building persistent strength, bodyweight manipulation, energy availability, beginner's mind, feeling vs. analysing, weather forecasting hacks, how dew point affects climbing conditions, and much more. A lot of nuggets in this one.The GRINDS Program (FREE Training PDF)thenuggetclimbing.comRúngne (Chalk & Apparel)rungne.info/nuggetUse code “NUGGET” for 10% off storewide, and use code “SHIPPINGNUGGETS” for free shipping.Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads)madrock.comUse code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order.Chilipad (Don't Lose Sleep this Summer)Get 20% off any Chilipad sleep systemNADS (Organic Cotton Underwear)Use code STEVEN for 15% offBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes: thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/kerwin-loukusaNuggets:(00:00:00) – Intro(00:01:05) – Flexibility journey(00:08:08) – Identifying limiting factors(00:10:38) – Stemming flexibility continued(00:16:39) – Freerider & Father TIme(00:24:15) – Bouldering after kids(00:26:56) – Mountain running & cardio(00:40:00) – Leveling up to V12 and V13(00:48:07) – Home wall training(01:09:54) – Off-the-wall training(01:11:28) – Building persistent strength(01:16:45) – Pillars 1-3: Proximetry, Rest, & Nutrition(01:32:23) – Know yourself(01:35:06) – Bodyweight & energy availability(01:48:13) – Pillar 4: Mindset(02:01:35) – Slingblade V13(02:10:03) – An obsessive brain(02:14:25) – Obstacles & growth(02:20:43) – Don't get injured(02:23:42) – Slow & steady gains(02:32:46) – Ease into it(02:37:32) – Intuition & beta iteration(02:45:09) – Beginner's mind(02:50:39) – Feeling vs. analyzing(02:54:26) – Power spots(03:00:30) – Weather forecasting(03:18:03) – Dew point(03:22:43) – Cold rock(03:26:36) – Morning climbing(03:38:36) – Upcoming goals(03:40:50) – Mentorship & stewardship(03:46:18) – Public vs. private land
As our Pivot training camp tour continues, we've made our stop down in the A. sitting with Falcons star running back- Bijan Robinson, who right off the football field, sits with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor for an in depth, personal conversation about the next chapter of his young but already impactful NFL career. The Atlanta Falcons star opens up about stepping fully into his role as a leader and playmaker, entering year 3 with more confidence, focus, and responsibility than ever before. Bijan shares what it's been like to silence the doubters, thrive in a system finally tailored to his skill set, and carry the weight of high expectations with grace and hunger. Stemming from humble beginnings and rooted by his faith- Bijan is ready for what's ahead. Bijan reflects on the highs and lows of his early career and how a new sense of clarity—have changed everything. He speaks on the impact of playing under Raheem Morris, a head coach who believes in him fully and isn't afraid to build the offense around his dynamic skill set. Bijan talks about the team's transition from veteran Quarterback Kirk Cousins to Michael Penix Jr and what he's seen from him so far in arm talent, poise, and leadership—and how their chemistry could become one of the league's most dangerous duos, especially as the team looks to have Bijan expanding his offensive role running routes this season. He also talks about what it meant to have the league's standard as his position, Saquon Barkley publicly praise him as “the most naturally gifted back of this generation,” and how that respect from a peer pushed him to raise his game. Bijan details his intense offseason training with another star back, Christian McCaffrey, learning firsthand from one of the most disciplined and productive backs in the league—gaining not only physical tools but a veteran mindset. From legacy talk to work ethic, setbacks to spiritual grounding, Bijan gives one of his most candid interviews yet. This is a must-watch episode for fans of the game, Falcons believers, and anyone who wants to understand what greatness looks like from the inside out. Tap in for more on our Pivot Training Camp tour as we make stops around the country in NFL cities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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