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This week, we're honored to welcome Kijuan Amey, a resilient Air Force veteran, motivational speaker, and author of “Don't Focus on Why Me.” Raised in Durham, North Carolina, Kijuan's adventurous spirit and drive led him to serve as an in-flight fueling specialist in the United States Air Force, and to pursue entrepreneurial and academic goals. But everything changed in an instant when a motorcycle accident left him blind and facing a long, difficult recovery.Kijuan takes us on a powerful journey through his transformation from independent achiever to someone forced to confront unimaginable loss—and ultimately, to a passionate advocate for overcoming adversity. He shares the pivotal moment in his hospital bed when, after questioning “Why me?”, he found a new sense of purpose and faith, choosing not to let his accident define him. Instead, Kijuan embraced his love of music, especially drumming, as a source of healing and self-expression, and discovered new ways to participate fully in life.In this episode, we explore the depths of resilience, the importance of community and faith, and how Kijuan's story inspires others to move beyond a victim mindset. Through vulnerability and humor, he reveals how he rebuilt his life, found meaning in empowering others who feel lost, and continues to break barriers as a speaker, coach, and adaptive athlete. Join us for an uplifting conversation about finding strength in the face of darkness, redefining what's possible, and living with intention—no matter the challenges life brings.

In this episode, Chief Medical Officer Dan Dworkis interviews Dr. Sean Griffiths, who shares his experiences and insights from his training and career in emergency medicine, both within the United States Air Force and civilian practice. The two talk through the stark differences between various emergency care environments, the importance of leadership, and the challenges of preparing for high-stakes medical emergencies in diverse settings. Dr. Griffiths emphasizes the significance of character in medical training and offers practical advice on creating a thriving medical team culture. This episode is ideal for anyone passionate about improving emergency care and leadership in healthcare.If you find value in this discussion, the best way to support our work and ensure you don't miss future episodes is to subscribe and leave us a quick rating or review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

fWotD Episode 3005: Dick Cresswell Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 27 July 2025, is Dick Cresswell.Richard Cresswell, DFC (27 July 1920 – 12 December 2006) was an officer and pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He held command of No. 77 (Fighter) Squadron twice during World War II, and again during the Korean War. Cresswell was credited with being the first RAAF pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft at night over Australian soil, the only man to serve as commanding officer of an RAAF squadron on three occasions during wartime, and the first officer to lead a jet-equipped Australian squadron in combat. His performance in Korea earned him both the Commonwealth and the US Distinguished Flying Crosses.Born in Tasmania, Cresswell worked as an apprentice electrician before joining the RAAF in July 1938. He initially commanded No. 77 Squadron from April 1942 to August 1943, flying P-40 Kittyhawks in defence of Australia's North-Western Area against Japanese raiders. Cresswell claimed the squadron's first aerial victory—the first by an Australian over the mainland—in November 1942. He was wing leader of No. 81 (Fighter) Wing in New Guinea from May 1944 to March 1945, simultaneously commanding No. 77 Squadron for a second time between September and December 1944. In September 1950, during the Korean War, Cresswell took command of No. 77 Squadron in combat for the third time. He oversaw its conversion from P-51 Mustangs to Gloster Meteors, becoming the first RAAF commander of a jet squadron in war. As well as Meteors, Cresswell flew F-80 Shooting Star and F-86 Sabre jets in combat while on attachment to the United States Air Force in Korea. He handed over command of No. 77 Squadron for the last time in August 1951, but flew six more missions as a Meteor pilot in 1953.Cresswell was responsible for converting pilots to jet fighters as commanding officer of No. 2 Operational Training Unit in Australia from 1953 until 1956. He resigned from the RAAF the following year, and flew with Bobby Gibbes' Sepik Airways in New Guinea before joining de Havilland Australia in 1959. Initially engaged by the company as a pilot, he later became a salesman. Cresswell resigned from de Havilland in 1974, but maintained his connection with military aviation, including No. 77 Squadron. He died in December 2006, aged eighty-six.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:35 UTC on Sunday, 27 July 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Dick Cresswell on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kimberly.

This Day in Legal History: National Security Act of 1947On this day in legal history, July 25, 1947, Congress passed the National Security Act of 1947, fundamentally reshaping the American national security infrastructure in the wake of World War II. The legislation created a unified framework to coordinate defense and intelligence operations, aiming to prevent the bureaucratic fragmentation that had plagued wartime decision-making. One of its central provisions was the formation of the National Security Council (NSC), designed to advise the president on domestic, foreign, and military policies related to national security.The Act also established the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which replaced the wartime Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and became the first peacetime intelligence agency tasked with gathering, analyzing, and coordinating intelligence. Additionally, it created the National Military Establishment (later renamed the Department of Defense in 1949), which consolidated the War Department and the Navy Department under a single executive authority.Within the National Military Establishment, the Act preserved the autonomy of the Army and Navy while officially creating a separate branch: the United States Air Force. It also formalized the Joint Chiefs of Staff to provide coordinated military advice to civilian leadership. These structural reforms sought to ensure more cohesive planning and execution of U.S. defense policy during a time of growing Cold War tensions.The legislation marked a profound shift in how the federal government approached global strategy, institutionalizing the military-intelligence bureaucracy that would define American power projection for decades. It also laid the legal groundwork for the modern national security state, with broad implications for executive authority, covert operations, and civil-military relations. As Cold War dynamics evolved, the institutions born from this Act became central to both overt diplomacy and covert action around the world.Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for aiding Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of minors, is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn her conviction. Her legal team argues that a 2007 non-prosecution agreement made with Epstein in Florida should have shielded her and other associates from future federal prosecution. The case raises a significant legal issue: whether plea deals made by one U.S. Attorney's Office bind other federal jurisdictions. This question has divided circuit courts, increasing the chances the Supreme Court might take up the case when justices return from summer recess in late September.The Justice Department under Trump acknowledged the legal split but urged the Court to deny Maxwell's appeal, arguing that plea agreements are binding only between the negotiating parties. Maxwell's defense contends the 2007 deal's broad language promised immunity for co-conspirators nationwide, and that allowing prosecutors to renege undermines trust in the justice system. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers supports her petition, citing the widespread use of plea agreements in American jurisprudence.The case unfolds amid renewed political pressure over Epstein-related disclosures, with Trump's administration walking back earlier commitments to release more records. The political sensitivity may affect the Supreme Court's willingness to get involved, especially given the presence of three Trump-appointed justices. Columbia Law professor Daniel Richman noted the unusual breadth of Epstein's original deal might make this a poor case for setting a national precedent, despite its legal significance.Amid Epstein furor, Ghislaine Maxwell seeks relief from US Supreme Court | ReutersThe Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to implement major funding cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, arguing the cuts align with its broader effort to dismantle federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. A lower court had blocked the move in June, with U.S. District Judge William Young ruling that the cuts were unlawfully arbitrary and lacked clear justification, violating administrative law. The decision came after lawsuits from a coalition of researchers, public health groups, and 16 states led by Democratic administrations, who argued the grant cancellations were politically motivated and targeted research associated with DEI or gender identity.The administration contends that continuing to pay the $783 million in grants contradicts its policy goals. The Justice Department is also challenging the venue of the lawsuits, arguing they should have been brought in the Court of Federal Claims, which specializes in monetary claims against the federal government. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently rejected that argument, refusing to pause Judge Young's ruling.Judge Young, despite being a Reagan appointee, sharply criticized the administration's actions as lacking any rational explanation and as ideologically driven. He noted that officials failed to define DEI while broadly discrediting grant-supported research without evidence. Critics, including NIH employees and scientists, have warned that the cuts undermine scientific integrity and public health.The Supreme Court, now with a 6-3 conservative majority, has been receptive to Trump administration appeals in similar cases. In April, it allowed comparable cuts to teacher training grants to proceed. The administration hopes for a similar result in this case.Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to allow NIH diversity-related cuts | ReutersGlass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), two leading proxy advisory firms, have filed lawsuits against Texas over a new state law restricting their ability to advise shareholders on environmental, social, governance (ESG), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) matters. Proxy advisors provide independent recommendations to institutional investors—such as pension funds and asset managers—on how to vote on issues at shareholder meetings, including board elections, executive compensation, and corporate policies. This means their influence is significant in shaping corporate governance across markets.The new Texas law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, requires these advisors to include disclaimers stating their recommendations may not be in the financial interest of shareholders and to back up ESG or DEI-related advice with financial analysis. Glass Lewis and ISS argue the law violates their First Amendment rights by forcing them to include government-mandated speech that contradicts their independent analysis and perspectives.Filed in federal court in Austin, the lawsuits name Attorney General Ken Paxton as the sole defendant. Both firms contend the law is politically motivated and will damage their reputations, cost them clients, and undermine shareholder oversight of corporate boards. ISS also criticized the law as serving to protect corporate executives from accountability, labeling it "anti-capitalist" and counter to shareholder interests.The legal challenge comes amid a broader rollback of corporate DEI programs nationwide and is part of a trend in Republican-led states to push back against what they see as left-leaning influence in financial decision-making. The law is scheduled to take effect on September 1, unless blocked by the court.Glass Lewis, ISS sue Texas over law limiting DEI, ESG proxy advice | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Enrique Granados.This week's closing theme is Granados' masterwork Goyescas, Op. 11, a piano suite composed in 1911 and widely regarded as the Spanish composer's magnum opus. Subtitled Los majos enamorados (The Gallants in Love), the suite captures the spirit and elegance of 18th-century Madrid, evoking a romanticized world of passionate young lovers, elaborate dress, and melancholic reverie. Granados drew inspiration from the art of Francisco Goya, though the individual pieces are not linked directly to specific paintings. Instead, they are tonal impressions—musical vignettes steeped in the colors and textures of Goya's Spain.Goyescas is divided into two books. Granados premiered Book I on March 11, 1911, at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, showcasing his own virtuosic pianism. Book II followed in December of that year and was first performed in Paris at the Salle Pleyel on April 2, 1914. Each movement in the suite is rich with rhythmic flair, lyrical warmth, and emotional depth, capturing the elegance of Spanish courtship rituals and the melancholy undercurrents of unfulfilled longing.The suite's most famous piece, Quejas, o La Maja y el Ruiseñor (Lament, or The Maiden and the Nightingale), would later be famously echoed in the song “Bésame Mucho.” Granados' idiomatic use of ornamentation, rubato, and folkloric rhythms set a high watermark for Spanish piano music and influenced later composers such as Albéniz and Falla. Through Goyescas, Granados created a work that is both a tribute to Goya's vision and a deeply personal expression of turn-of-the-century Spanish romanticism.Without further ado, Enrique Granados' The Gallants in Love, the third movement, El Fandango del Candil. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Singer Lisa Simone is the only person in the world who can call Nina Simone 'mommy'. Lisa was the beneficiary of Nina's incredible talent and her affection, but she was also at the mercy of her mother's erratic moods. Lisa is the only child of the legendary singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist Nina Simone.As a little girl, Lisa loved trying on her mum's stage costumes and singing with her at the piano at home.But after her parents divorced, Nina's moods became erratic, and Lisa was often the target of her mother's violent outbursts.Lisa escaped back to New York, then into the United States Air Force, and then onto Broadway, finally launching her own musical career.It was only after she had her own daughter that Lisa found a way to reconnect with her mother on her own terms.Further informationLisa is on tour in Australia at the moment with her show, A Daughter's Tribute to Nina SimoneShe is performing at the QPAC in Brisbane on Wednesday 23 July and at Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday 26 July.Find out more about the Conversations Live National Tour on the ABC website.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris, executive producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores family dynamics, jazz music, motherhood, therapy, songwriting, mental health, mental illness, bipolar, performance, Dublin Jazz Festival, mother daughter relationships, epic origin stories, the military, the US military, veterans, musical theatre.

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Today, Colonel Rob Maness joins the podcast to discuss his 32-year military service, as well as his perspective on modern politics, national security, world news, and more. At just 17 years old, Colonel Maness made the courageous decision to enlist in the United States Air Force during a time of international crisis. Rising through the enlisted ranks to become a full colonel, he retired from active duty in 2011. Following his military service, he returned to Louisiana and served as an executive at a Fortune 500 energy corporation. He is now the founder and owner of Iron Liberty Group and currently resides in Gulfport, Mississippi. Jump in to find out: The average career length of active military personnel.  Fascinating stories from Colonel Maness's time in the USAF. The importance of speaking the truth from a factual standpoint while still maintaining an open mind.  The most powerful entities that run things in the world.  Where to find trusted and accurate information. Interested in learning how Colonel Maness has demonstrated effective leadership and fiscal responsibility while serving at the local, state, and federal levels of government? Now, through The Rob Maness Show and his ongoing podcast, he's on a mission to deliver uncensored, unfiltered news and commentary – giving Americans the insights the mainstream media often ignores. His platform sheds light on critical issues, empowers citizens with facts, and continues his lifelong commitment to public service and constitutional values. Be sure to follow Colonel Maness on X @RobManess to receive all the latest updates on his work! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Keep up with Colonel Rob Maness socials here: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ColRobManess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colrobmanessret/?hl=en  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@colrobmanessret Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpdGuw3rCmoNrpDxbhezqw

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart. Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact — people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way. From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose. If you're ready to build organizations that put people first — and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future — this podcast is for you The Leadership Heart Podcast, welcomes Paul Lawrence Vann, Founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a widely recognized as The Leadership Catalyst. Paul is a trusted advisor to corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions, equipping leaders and organizations with the core competencies they need to maximize human potential, increase retention, and build high-performing cultures.   A retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force, Paul brings 22 years of distinguished military leadership, including 12 years at the Pentagon and a Capitol Hill Fellowship. An internationally recognized speaker, Paul was named one of Voices of Change Magazine's Top 40 Speakers of the Future and is a three-time #1 international best-selling author. His latest book, Leadership Is Influence has earned the prestigious 2025 International Impact Book Award.   Connect with Paul Lawrence Vann: paulvannspeaks.com wealthacademypodcast.com info@paulvannspeaks.com   --------------------------------- Valuable Resources https://lnkd.in/gfgYr-D6 About The Host Sandra J. Horton, MA, is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, and Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. She is the co-author of Activate Success: Tips, Tools & Insights to Be a Leader in Your Niche and Founder of Activate Success Edge™ — her consulting practice that empowers purpose-driven leaders and organizations to navigate complexity with clarity, courage, and sustainable impact. Sandra guides purpose-driven leaders through her signature Activate Success Roadmap™, a practical method for moving from misalignment to momentum. At the heart of this work is her Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, a trusted framework that helps leaders assess their change readiness and build the mindset and skills they need to grow by design — not by default. As Global Membership Chair of the Global AI Council and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast, Sandra champions conscious, emotionally intelligent leadership that bridges innovation, human values, and global well-being. Her newest initiative, Growth Catalyst for Women Leaders™, empowers bold women to become conscious, confident leaders who create meaningful change in an evolving world. Beyond her consultancy endeavours, Sandra is an International best-selling author, with her book titled Activate Success: Tips, Tools & Insights to be a Leader in Your Niche, and is an inspiring motivational speaker. Contact Methods: Sandra's Official Website www.activatesuccessedge.com  Activate Success: Tips, Tools & Insights to be a Leader in Your Niche  https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=activate+success&crid=1AEDK68RJMS4K&sprefix=activate+success%2Caps%2C137&ref=nb_sb_noss

William (Bill) Welser IV is the CEO, Chief Technology Officer, and Cofounder of Lotic.ai. This innovative startup is creating a privacy-first well-being ecosystem using spoken word narratives to unlock the power of personal stories, empowering individuals and organizations to make well-informed decisions. As a passionate, curious, and creative technologist, Welser is dedicated to generating visions for the future that are big, bold, and fearless. Before founding Lotic, Welser served in various leadership roles at the RAND Corporation during a 10-year tenure, where he led the Engineering and Applied Sciences Research Department, composed of 300+ Ph.D.-level engineers and applied scientists. At RAND, Welser also conceptualized, built, and led multidisciplinary research teams focused on emergent topics and complex global problems, including bias in AI, data lifecycle privacy, commercial use of drones, democratization movements (space, technology, data, and manufacturing), and more. Before RAND, Welser served as an officer in the United States Air Force, where he helped design, test, and field advanced systems for space and air. After earning a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Virginia, he completed a master's in finance and an MBA from Boston College.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Assistant AD for Sports Medicine at Villanova University & Former Trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers, Lenny Currier.Currier, who came to Villanova in 2003, serves as an Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine. In this position, he is responsible for oversight of the Athletic Training staff that serves Villanova's 24 varsity sports. He was elevated to his current position in 2019 after serving as the Director of Sports Medicine from 2003-19. Currier also serves as the athletic trainer for the Villanova Men's Lacrosse team. Prior to coming to Villanova in 2003, Currier spent 14 years as an athletic trainer with two National Basketball Association franchises. From 1997-2003, he served as Head Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers. He also served as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Orlando Magic from 1989-97. During his time in professional basketball, he twice served as an athletic trainer for the East at the NBA All-Star Game (1992 and 2002). In addition, Currier spent two summers as an athletic trainer with USA Basketball (1998-99) as pre-qualification for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. From 1985-88 he served as an athletic trainer in Albuquerque, N.M. with the Triple A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Currier is a native of Newburyport, Mass., who received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arizona State University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Arizona. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force who served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He makes his home in Philadelphia with his wife Lori and twin children, Brendan and Olivia.

Please note that this episode was recorded on February 5th, 2025.Episode 056 | Dr. Sarah Sung, MD has long been one of Seattle's most sought-after board-certified dermatologists. She's now taking a bold new step to become more accessible to her beloved patients through her new independent, direct care private practice, The Perq, at 5101 25th Ave NE in Seattle, WA!To give you an idea of what's going on at The Perq, here's a lovely bit from their website that I know will resonate with many of you: "Everyone's skin has a story. We'll take time to listen to yours."Want more? So do I. Dr. Sung explains on PerqMD.com: “After a decade in dermatology, I've seen how large clinics often leave patients feeling rushed and unheard. It became clear that effective treatment wasn't enough.  Patients deserve more: more time, more empathy, more personalized care.So, we created The Perq. Here, you're treated as an individual, not a number. We take the time to understand your needs, provide exceptional care, and create a medical experience you'll look forward to.”Day after day, my patients tell me how they're fed up with 5-minute dermatologists. Well, folks, Dr. Sung is listening, and she ain't no 5-minute derm.Dr. Sung's impressive background includes training at the University of Southern California, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, and with the United States Air Force. Before founding The Perq, Dr. Sung practiced at The Polyclinic in Downtown Seattle and the Overlake Clinic in Bellevue, Washington.She's also a fellow graduate of the 2024-2025 cohort of LearnSkin's Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP), which is how I met her and many other remarkable past and future guests... I'm looking at you, Spoons! ;)And a huge shout out to Sarah's husband and Perq co-founder, Michael Sung. Great work and can't wait to have you on the show!Connect with and learn from Dr. Sung and The Perqinfo@perqmd.comperqmd.comInstagramMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above & Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove & Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa!

In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Brigadier General John Teichert, a highly decorated national security leader, foreign policy expert, and former U.S. Senate candidate. John Teichert’s distinguished thirty-year career in the United States Air Force included command positions at Joint Base Andrews and Edwards Air Force Base, serving as the nation’s senior defense official in Iraq, and leading international affairs for both the Air Force and Space Force. He is recognized for his principled leadership, commitment to mentoring future generations, and extensive experience navigating complex military, diplomatic, and political challenges both domestically and internationally. This episode features an in-depth discussion on the recent conflict in the Middle East, focusing on the pivotal events since October 7, 2023, the continuing threat posed by Iran as the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, and the shifting dynamics of American foreign policy. Jennifer and John challenge listeners to consider uncomfortable realities: rising social division, loss of civic respect, the threat of national complacency, and the dangers of echo chambers in news and politics. John offers provocative insights into the Biden administration’s perceived weaknesses, critiques the global consequences of past and current U.S. leadership, and shares firsthand accounts from the front lines in Iraq and Israel. The conversation draws powerful links between domestic civility, international security, and the enduring importance of values, respect, and leadership in uncertain times. “A good leader or a good politician should not walk into a room mouth first, but ears first, to understand what’s going on.” ~ John Teichert This week on Political Contessa: Iran’s destabilizing influence and state-sponsored terrorism The consequences of American complacency on national security The role of mutual respect and peaceful protest in American democracy How propaganda shapes public understanding of international conflict Lessons from working with adversaries and seeking common ground The critical strategic alliance between the U.S. and Israel Leadership principles from military and political service The importance of stepping outside one’s echo chamber to listen and learn Connect with John Teichert: WebsiteLinkedInX Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About Philippe Johnson:Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service. The son of a language teacher and career United States Army officer, he was raised in the United States, France, and Germany. During his 24 years on active duty, Lieutenant Colonel Johnson served as a fixed- and rotary-wing pilot, intelligence officer, and diplomat (military attaché), and was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. He also served on the staffs of two Air Force major commands as his final two assignments. Philippe received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Florida and earned his master's degree in public policy from the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Philippe Johnson discuss:Defining ethical leadership across diverse perspectivesNavigating unprincipled loyalty in power dynamicsRebuilding trust in a post-COVID, virtual workplaceCombating disinformation and the collapse of shared factsAligning values and ethics within polarized environments Key Takeaways:Ethical leadership must be embedded in leadership training from the start of one's career, or organizations risk producing senior leaders who cause significant harm.Self-interest and personality disorders (e.g., narcissism) are major contributors to non-compliance with ethical standards, both in military and corporate settings.Philippe's book uses recent political leadership as a case study to highlight the consequences of unethical, incompetent, and self-serving leadership behaviors.The normalization of disinformation undermines democracy, as without agreed-upon facts, there's no foundation for holding power accountable. "If you're lacking that ethical foundation from the very beginning… you're going to end up with senior leaders who, unfortunately, are not setting the example.” — Philippe Johnson Connect with Philippe Johnson:  Website: http://www.philippejohnson.com/Book: What Hangs in the Balance: The Case for Principled, Ethical, Competent, and Courageously Selfless Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/What-Hangs-Balance-Principled-Courageously/dp/1637633491LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/formulaphil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philippe.johnson.52   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Shawn Okpebholo is a Grammy Nominated Nigerian-American classical composer. He combines his classical training with his African roots. His music has been described as “devastatingly beautiful” and “fresh, new and fearless”. He was named 2024 Chicagoan Of The Year in classical music. He's won numerous awards. His music has involved themes of Negro Spirituals and stories of enslaved resistance and resilience. He's had commissions from the Chicago Symphony, the United States Air Force and others. His songs have been performed by the Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Portland and Des Moines Operas. And he's conducted Master Classes in Nigeria. My featured song is “Return Voyage” from the 1996 Prisoners Of Love album by The Robert Miller Group. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH SHAWN:www.shawnokpebholo.com_______________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

“Don't let your situation define who you are. You define who you are.”Today's guest, Kijuan Amey, is a dynamic speaker, author, and advocate for resilience. He shares how a motorcycle accident that nearly took his life became the catalyst for growth and why he's so passionate about helping others win in life's lessons.In a moment, his entire life changed (as it sometimes does), and he learned some invaluable lessons in guiding himself–and now countless others–through it. Listen in for a harrowing and inspirational story from a man who may have lost his sight, but didn't lose his vision. —Kijuan Amey, founder of Amey Motivation, is a dynamic speaker and advocate for resilience. Born and raised in Durham, NC, he graduated from Southern High School before serving a decade in the U.S. Air Force as an In-flight Refueling Specialist, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. After being medically retired, he pursued higher education and established Amey Motivation LLC to inspire others. Kijuan has served as the vice president of the Carolina regional group of the Blinded Veterans Association and is a dedicated mentor and ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warriors program. With over 25 years of drumming experience, on-stage acting, and his book, Don't Focus on Why Me, his talents extend far beyond the stage. On May 5, 2017, a motorcycle accident took his eyesight, but not his vision. Embracing his journey, Kijuan empowers audiences with his story of perseverance. Whether speaking to thousands or engaging in intimate discussions, he is a catalyst for transformation, ready to inspire and uplift. For speaking engagements, contact Kijuan at (919) 641-8150 or kijuan@ameymotivation.com. You can also connect with him on all social platforms by searching his name, Kijuan Amey.

Your business could benefit from a chief geopolitical officer. Not just because of the large shift in operational complexity accelerated by geopolitical conflicts, but because not looking at these topics in a considered way, through a lens of expertise, could lead to poor decisions, lost opportunities, or worse, paralysis. But, says our Looking Outside guest today, while the crisis is real and large, it's not anything new – in fact we're going back to the old ‘normal'. Jake Sotiriadis has seen this first hand, as part of the intelligence unit in the United States Air Force, as strategic foresight lead at the Pentagon, and as senior strategy advisor to the public and private sector. Jake says every decision carries some risk. The biggest risk, however, is not a bad decision, but indecision.----------More:Looking Outside podcast www.looking-outside.comConnect with host, Jo Lepore on LinkedIn & X & jolepore.comLearn more about Jake SotiriadisFollow Jake on LinkedInRead Jake's 2020 report on Geopolitical CompetitionJake's book "THE REVENGE OF IDEOLOGY: The Hidden Forces Reshaping Global Power" is available for pre-order soon----------⭐ Follow & rate the show - it makes a difference!----------Looking Outside is a podcast exploring fresh perspectives of familiar topics. Hosted by its creator, futurist and strategist, Jo Lepore. New episodes every 2 weeks. Never the same topic.All views are that of the host and guests and don't necessarily reflect those of their employers. Copyright 2025. Theme songs by Azteca X.

Meet the visionary behind Amey Motivation, Kijuan Amey former United States Airforce in-flight refueling specialist.  Kijuan is also a mentor and ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warriors, an accomplished drummer, on -stage actor, and now author of the best seller book "Don't Focus on Why Me".   On May 5, 2017, Kijuan was involved in a motorcycle accident that among other things claimed his vision.  As Kijuan states, " I may have lost my sight, bit I did not lose my vision". Now armed with an inspiring story of overcoming adversity, Kijuan has become a motivational force and joins the podcast with host Ron Rapaport to empower and prove to others that reaching their highest potential and dreams are within their reach.   Sponsors:      Robert Christophor Coppes,, Author of "Impressions of Near-Death Experiences"                      Jennifer Cramer-Miller, Author of ""Incurable Optimist Living with Illness and                       Chronic Hope"                      Rare Patient Voice-click link to register                     https://rarepatientvoice.com/Itsawrapwithrap                     Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for a 10% discount                     https://www.herosoapcompany.com           Links:          https://ameymotivation.com                    https://itsawrapwithrap.com       

With proclaimed "bombshell" articles recently released by the Wall Street Journal, it came to light, through an investigation by the Department of Defense's UFO office, AARO, that the United States Air Force, had up until 2023, allegedly faked UFO programs, photos, and videos as a "hazing ritual" for military personnel and to mask top secret programs concerning highly advanced man-made weapons and technology. However, these claims by past AARO directors are nothing new. And today's guest had reported on this almost ten months ago on his podcast. But why is this information being made public now? Does it account for all UFOs or even for the claims brought forward by "UFO Whistleblowers" in recent years? We discuss all of this in-depth with the founder and editor-in-chief of the Debrief, Micah Hanks.Follow all of Micah Hanks' work at: https://www.micahhanks.com/Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple.Book Ryan on CAMEO at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/NTkmuwyB4FBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryansprague.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/SomewhereSkiesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewhereskiespod/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryansprague51Order Ryan's new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan's older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12URead Ryan's articles at: https://medium.com/@ryan-sprague51Opening Theme Song by SeptembryoCopyright © 2025 Ryan Sprague. All rights reservedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Bacon is an American politician and retired military officer who has served as the U.S. representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district since 2017. During his 29 years in the United States Air Force, he commanded wings at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and Offutt Air Force Base south of Omaha, Nebraska, before retiring as a brigadier general in 2014. Bacon has been described as a maverick for his opposition to the isolationist and protectionist policies proposed by Donald Trump, who has derided him as a "rebel." Bacon is one of the strongest pro-Ukraine voices in US politics, with a clear and moral stance on the war. In April 2022, the Russian Federation sanctioned and banned Bacon in retaliation for U.S. participation in sanctions against pro-war members of the Russian Duma. In 2023, Bacon signed a letter advocating for President Joe Biden to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.Following the highly contentious White House meeting between President Trump and Volodymir Zelenskyy in February 2025, Bacon described the summit as "a bad day for America's foreign policy." In an interview with CNN, he described Trump's stance on Russia as "too conciliatory" and amounting to "walking away" from America's legacy as the leader of the free world. Bacon did not join congressional Republicans who sided with the Trump campaign's attempts to overturn the 2020 US presidential election. He voted to certify both Arizona's and Pennsylvania's votes in the 2021 Electoral College vote count. Bacon was one of 35 Republicans who joined Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission to investigate the Capitol attack.----------Links: https://x.com/repdonbacon?lang=en https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Baconhttps://bacon.house.gov/https://www.congress.gov/member/don-bacon/B001298https://www.facebook.com/RepDonBacon/https://www.instagram.com/repdonbacon/ ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Veteran On The Move, Joe is joined by Air Force retiree Dan Roby. After serving for 27 years, he joined the American Public University System. Dan is now the Vice President of American Military University (AMU) Brand Management and Business Development. Episode Resources:  APUS About Our Guest Dan Roby completed a 27-year career in the United States Air Force, retiring in 2005 as a Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt). Upon retirement, he accepted a position at American Public University System as a member of the Military Outreach Team. Over the past 20 years he has served in numerous leadership positions at the university and is currently serving as the Vice President of AMU Brand Management and Business Development, where he oversees AMU Brand Management, encompassing the B2B, Military/Veteran and International markets.     About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union has made it their mission to help people in the military community. Navy Federal Credit Union is open to all branches of the military, Veterans and their families. They have lots of flexible savings and investing options to help their members reach their financial goals. Don't miss out. The sooner you start building your finances with savings and investing options, the better off they could be in the long run.  At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.        Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Noah discuss Trump's decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities over the weekend.Editors' Picks:Rich: Brittany Bernstein's piece "U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli Is Reminding Californians They're Not Exempt from Federal Law"Charlie: Robert P. George's magazine piece “The Age of Feelings”Noah: Rich's piece “The Remarkable Idiocy of Comic Dave Smith”MBD: K-Lo's piece "The Iraqi Bishop Who Saw Life for What It Is"Light Items:Rich: Loves this time of yearCharlie: His kids learning to ride bikesNoah: Ibérico pork updateMBD: Inflatable poolSponsors:Made InThe Bully Pulpit PodcastThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Surprisingly, America was formed in London.  The trio of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek met in London where their fathers were stationed at the United States Air Force base at RAF South Ruislip.  The three attended London Central High School and began playing together on borrowed acoustic guitars.  The name came from the Americana jukebox in the mess hall, and a desire to distinguish themselves from the British musicians around them who were trying to sound more American.America is also their self-titled debut album released in the States in January 1972.  The album originally was released without “A Horse With No Name,” but when that single garnered significant commercial success it was added to a re-release of the album in early 1972.  The re-released album would top the US album charts and produce two top-10 singles.The band would be a force in the folk-rock and soft rock genres for a generation.  With close harmonies similar to Crosby, Stills & Nash, and complex acoustic guitar arrangements, their first seven albums would be in the top 50 on the album charts, though this first debut would be their lone chart topper to date.  Their compilation album “History:  America's Greatest Hits” was released at the end of 1975.America produced albums of original material up through 2015.  In 1977 Dan Peek left the group to pursue music in the Contemporary Christian genre.  Speculation regarding a reunion of the original members continued through the years until Peeks death in 2011.Rob brings us a great debut folk rock album in this week's podcast.RiversideThe lead off track is a good example of the original America sound.  It has a laid back message:  I don't want to take anything from you, and I don't want you to take anything from me.  It is a “live and let live” message using a metaphor of life on two sides of the river.A Horse with No NameThis is the track that put the band on the map.  Originally entitled “Desert Song” the track takes inspiration from a Salvador Dali painting and an M.C. Escher painting.  Writer Dewey Bunnell created lyrics loosely based on his travels as a child with family through the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico.  Three RosesBunnell paints a picture of both a quiet life and romantic uncertainty in this song inspired by his girlfriend, soon to be wife.  “Three roses were bought with you in mind.”  Dan Peek takes lead vocal duties on this one with subdued but complex chords and harmonies.I Need YouThe second single from the album was written by Gerry Beckley when he was 16 years old.  Beckley also takes lead vocals on this ballad which went to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.  You can sense the similarity to bands like the Beatles and Alan Parsons in this track. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the television series “Emergency!”This first responder action series focused on Squad 51 in Los Angeles saw its debut in January 1972.  STAFF PICKS:Family Affair by Sly & the Family StoneBruce begins the staff picks with the most successful hit from Sly & the Family Stone.  This song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and the R&B Singles chart for five.  This track is a little different for the group, as the guitars are toned down, and the electric piano (with Billy Preston on keyboard) is brought up.  The lyrics talk about the ways a family can go wrong.Roundabout by YesLynch brings us a song written by singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe.  The song originated from a trip the group took in Scotland in which they encountered a number of roundabouts.  The line, “in and around the lake” came from one of the lochs they passed.  This opening track from Fragile was drastically edited to produce a single coming in at 3:27 rather than the over 8-minute original.  It reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, the group's highest charting single until 1983's “Owner of a Lonely Heart.”Doctor My Eyes by Jackson BrowneWayne's staff pick is a single off Browne's debut and self-titled album.  The lyrics discuss the feeling that the singer is becoming jaded about life by seeing all the wrong in the world, and now being unable to cry about it.  David Crosby and Graham Nash provide backing vocals to this song which went to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Misty Mountain Hop by Led ZeppelinRob features a song which was the B-side to Zeppelin's “Black Dog.”  The lyrics take their inspiration from the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as the “Legalize Pot Rally” held in Hyde Park in July 1968.  It appeared on the massive Led Zeppelin IV album.  As Rob says, it is a “mixture of stoner idealism and Tolkien nerdery.” COMEDY TRACK:Pigeon Song by AmericaWe exit with a little double dipping, and with gratefulness that none of us is a pigeon named Fred.  Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. 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pWotD Episode 2973: Northrop B-2 Spirit Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 859,140 views on Sunday, 22 June 2025 our article of the day is Northrop B-2 Spirit.The Northrop B-2 Spirit is an American heavy strategic bomber that utilizes low-observable stealth technology to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defenses. It is often referred to as a stealth bomber.A subsonic flying wing with a crew of two, the B-2 was designed by Northrop (later Northrop Grumman) as the prime contractor, with Boeing, Hughes, and Vought as principal subcontractors. It was produced from 1988 to 2000. The bomber can drop conventional and thermonuclear weapons, such as up to eighty 500-pound class (230 kg) Mk 82 JDAM GPS-guided bombs, or sixteen 2,400-pound (1,100 kg) B83 nuclear bombs. The B-2 is the only acknowledged in-service aircraft that can carry large air-to-surface standoff weapons in a stealth configuration.Development began under the Advanced Technology Bomber (ATB) project during the Carter administration, which cancelled the Mach 2-capable B-1A bomber in part because the ATB showed such promise, but development difficulties delayed progress and drove up costs. Ultimately, the program produced 21 B-2s at an average cost of $2.13 billion each (~$4.17 billion in 2024), including development, engineering, testing, production, and procurement. Building each aircraft cost an average of US$737 million, while total procurement costs (including production, spare parts, equipment, retrofitting, and software support) averaged $929 million (~$1.11 billion in 2023) per plane. The project's considerable capital and operating costs made it controversial in the U. S. Congress even before the winding down of the Cold War dramatically reduced the desire for a stealth aircraft designed to strike deep in Soviet territory. Consequently, in the late 1980s and 1990s lawmakers shrank the planned purchase of 132 bombers to 21.The B-2 can perform attack missions at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet (15,000 m); it has an unrefueled range of more than 6,000 nautical miles (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) and can fly more than 10,000 nautical miles (19,000 km; 12,000 mi) with one midair refueling. It entered service in 1997 as the second aircraft designed with advanced stealth technology, after the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk attack aircraft. Primarily designed as a nuclear bomber, the B-2 was first used in combat to drop conventional, non-nuclear ordnance in the Kosovo War in 1999. It was later used in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, and Iran.The United States Air Force has nineteen B-2s in service as of 2024. One was destroyed in a 2008 crash, and another was likely retired from service after being damaged in a crash in 2022. The Air Force plans to operate the B-2s until 2032, when the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is to replace them.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:31 UTC on Monday, 23 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Northrop B-2 Spirit on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

Strap in and pop that safety wire, because in this episode of Keys To The Jet, Red takes you on a deep-dive into the oldest living legends of the United States Air Force. We're talkin' about the crusty, dusty, still-kickin' units, bases, and buildings that have survived wars, wind, and way too many PowerPoint briefings.

In this powerful conversation, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Retired Lt. Col. Olga E. Custodio, the first Latina to fly for the United States Air Force and later, the first Latina commercial airline captain in the U.S. Olga shares the deeply personal and professional journey behind her groundbreaking aviation career—one that began after starting a family, not before. Together, they unpack cultural norms, leadership, and the rollback of DEI initiatives in today's aviation climate. Olga discusses how women—especially Latinas—can stand firm in spaces where they don't yet see themselves reflected, and why now is the time to preserve and elevate our stories, even as others try to erase them. This episode is a masterclass in persistence, purpose, and public service. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Equity and excellence are inseparable ✅ Male and female allies accelerate change ✅ Family first doesn't mean career last ✅ Confidence comes from preparation, faith, and self-trust ✅ Institutional bias can be dismantled ✅ Stories must be preserved ✅ Leadership's tone sets the pipeline ✅ Legacy lives in service Chapter Breakdown 00:00 | Equity fuels excellence 01:11 | Olga's historic military and airline firsts 03:26 | Military childhood shaped global worldview 07:28 | Marriage and motherhood built career foundation 12:19 | Persistence despite bias and rejection 19:00 | DEI rollbacks threaten aviation's future 24:11 | Latina pilots belong—find your allies 30:15 | Leaders must champion inclusive pipelines 34:12 | Stay visible, grounded, and accessible Follow Olga Custodio Website: www.purflygirl.com LinkedIn: Olga Custodio Instagram: @olgaecustodio Follow Shaesta Waiz Website: shaestawaiz.com LinkedIn: Shaesta Waiz Instagram: @shaesta.waiz TikTok: @shaestawaiz Shaesta Waiz on YouTube YouTube (Aviate Platform) Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group www.massifsp.com LinkedIn: Massif Studio & Production Website: www.TallawahWorldwide.com LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Tony Wied from Wisconsin discusses the Safe Cities Act, a significant legislative effort aimed at restoring law and order in cities across America. Congressman Wied explains how this act seeks to deter anarchist behavior by withholding federal funding from local jurisdictions that fail to maintain public safety. Wied also delves into the challenges facing family farms in America, the importance of passing down agricultural businesses to the next generation, and the threats posed by foreign entities to American agriculture. Renowned constitutional law professor Dr. John Eastman delves into the shocking news Just the News broke regarding revelations from the FBI concerning election integrity and foreign interference, particularly focusing on China's alleged attempts to influence the 2020 election through mail-in voting schemes. Eastman shares his insights on the implications of these findings, the ongoing fight for election integrity, and the challenges faced by those who dare to expose these issues. With the rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Colonel Rob Maness, a United States Air Force veteran and host of the Rob Maness Show, discusses the implications of recent military actions, the shifting alliances in the region, and the potential for internal change within Iran. Colonel Maness shares his insights on the strategic decisions being made by the U.S. and Israel, as well as the challenges that lie ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are all UFO/UAP encounters the result of deception and disinformation created by the U.S. government? Such claims have been made many times in the past 75 years and have recently been resurrected from the dusty archives of the DoD's UFO Library. In this episode of WEAPONIZED, Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp discuss the latest attempts by former Defense Department insiders to cast doubt on all UFO cases, incidents, photos, videos, witnesses, and even the testimony of future whistleblowers who have not yet gone public. Can journalists pierce the veil of secrecy and lies? Sometimes. One way to circumvent psyops and outrageous cover stories is to present compelling evidence that the public can evaluate for itself. A video recorded by a military sensor over a conflict zone has been hidden for years. The huge disc-shaped mystery object was seen as it slipped in and out of clouds, abruptly changed direction, and was labeled by the military as a “UAP.” This is the first time the public has been able to see the massive “disc” as it zips into cloud cover, then reverses itself. WATCH THE RAW UAP FOOTAGE HERE : https://youtu.be/lqLPqTheYrg WATCH THE FULL UAP REPORT HERE : https://youtu.be/Zdl1nz3t3DE READ THE FULL UAP REPORT HERE : https://www.weaponizedpodcast.com/news-1/large-disc-uap GOT A TIP? Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Investigative journalists Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp obtained and are revealing for the first time - military filmed footage of a UAP - officially documented and catalogued within Intelligence Community investigations as “disc” shaped. This UAP of unknown origin displayed abrupt movement and intelligent control, with the absence of thermal propulsion signatures. Official designation of UAP was made by the United States Department of Defense. This designation is currently maintained. DATE / TIME - 23 November 2020 / 11:13 UTC LOCATION - Reconnaissance footage indicates 35°02.91'N, 71°17.86'E IMAGING TYPE - Thermographic / Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) EVENT DESCRIPTION - Filmed by a platform operating under the direction of the United States Air Force, the object was initially passively tracked and is described in official documentation as “navigating through the clouds.” The UAP appears to demonstrate an abrupt directional change. Atmospheric disruption was noted in case documentation - as was the absence of traditional thermal propulsion signatures during performance. Its origin, intent, and capabilities remain unknown. ••• For breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media. Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Ragland from the Defense Nuclear Weapons School (DNWS) shares the school's history, mission, and the various courses it offers. He talks about the evolution of the school's focus from Cold War-era nuclear weapons to contemporary threats, the types of students who attend, and the unique courses available, including specialized training for first responders. Ragland also highlights the importance of the Nuclear Weapons Instructional Museum and the role of DNWS in enhancing nuclear education within the military and government. James Ragland is a former Bioenvironmental Engineer and a 15-year veteran of the United States Air Force. Since 2003, he has served as a faculty member at the Defense Nuclear Weapons School, the nation's premier institution for nuclear and radiological education. Mr. Ragland is recognized as a subject matter expert in nuclear policy and deterrence, with extensive expertise in nuclear weapons design, effects, and issues related to nuclear proliferation.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

In this week's episode, Rashidah sits down with Danielle Desiree, a powerful voice in the neurodiversity community and a proud autism mom from Atlanta, Georgia. Danielle's 17-year-old son, Jordan, was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 7—a moment that reshaped her entire journey. Danielle previously served in the United States Air Force, where she experienced a structured and supportive environment while raising her eldest child. After transitioning out of the military, she faced the challenge of adjusting to a different lifestyle, particularly in the absence of the resources and support systems that had previously surrounded her. That led her to be inspired to create EVOL2VE (Evolve 2 Love)—a movement dedicated to helping others find meaning, healing, and strength through life's challenges. Danielle is also the host of An Extraordinary Life, a podcast that amplifies voices within the neurodiverse community, and she's launching a new initiative called KINGZ, focused on empowering youth. Tune in as Danielle shares her journey, her heart, and her mission to help others unlock their potential with grace, confidence, and love. Connect with Danielle: Website: evol2ve.com Facebook/Instagram: thedanielledesiree You Tube: youtube.com/@thedanielledesiree   Follow Us: Instagram & Facebook: @theabmpodcast TikTok: @autismforbadassmoms YouTube: @theabmpodcast Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share!  

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Tony Buchanan from Entrust Ministries. Tony is a United States Air Force veteran, husband, dad, and teaching pastor in Tennessee. He is currently battling cancer, and has such a powerful testimony about the goodness of God in all circumstances of life. Tony coaches us up on how to respond when life seems to not be going our way. It's a beautiful conversation with Tony. One that puts perspective on life and what we are called to be as Fathers on this Fathers Day. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OneCountry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Konexial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachJimmyDykes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ChrisBurke02⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris BurkeProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jared Mark Fincher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All audio is subject to copyright 2025 Jimmy Dykes Inc.Contact us at coachmeuppodcast@gmail.com

Dr. Sean Griffiths shares his experiences and insights from his training and career in emergency medicine, both within the United States Air Force and civilian practice. We talk through the stark differences between various emergency care environments, the importance of leadership, and the challenges of preparing for high-stakes medical emergencies in diverse settings. Dr. Griffiths emphasizes the significance of character in medical training and offers practical advice on creating a thriving medical team culture. Ideal for anyone passionate about improving emergency care and leadership in healthcare.

                                        Listen in as Erin and Daniel discuss: Wealth has a weight. Success brings responsibility—to yourself, your family, and the ecosystem you create. Environment matters. Who you surround yourself with can expand your vision—or keep you small. Treat your business like a business. Real estate is inconsistent—your habits and skills must be rock solid. Mastery is a journey. From conscious incompetence to subconscious competence, success is earned through repetition. You have a choice. Choose to silence the noise, rewrite your story, and act from courage instead of fear. … and much more!                                           About Daniel Del Real is a 1st generation American and the team leader of The Del Real Group, one of California's top-ranked real estate teams. Over the past 20 years, Daniel has built a successful career based on excellence, innovation, and consistent execution. His team has been recognized as the #1 highest-producing large and medium team in California by RealTrends, securing the top spot 4 out of the last 5 years (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023). During this time, Daniel has helped nearly 4,500 families and sold over $1.3 billion in real estate. Before embarking on his real estate journey, Daniel served 4 years in the United States Air Force, where he developed the discipline and leadership skills that would later shape his entrepreneurial path. Over the years, he has fully embraced the entrepreneurial lifestyle, excelling not only in his professional endeavors but also in his family and spiritual life. Financially independent for the past 8 years, Daniel attributes his success to one core belief: “We are simply stewards of what God has entrusted us with.” His disciplined financial approach includes giving 10% of his income annually and investing 70-80% of his earnings, which has allowed him to build a $40 million personal portfolio consisting of 150+ rental units, four businesses, and 48 streams of income. While reaching #1 is an impressive achievement, maintaining that position year after year requires a clear vision, effective systems, and unwavering discipline. Daniel and his team have implemented scalable systems that drive their continued success while delivering exceptional value to their clients. As the host of the exclusive GoBundance Members Only Podcast “7-2-8 Show: The Hunt to Eight Figures,” Daniel helps entrepreneurs scale their net worth from $1 million to $10 million by sharing insights from guests who have achieved these milestones. His leadership extends beyond business, as he continues to inspire others through his personal achievements, including: 8x finisher of the 70.3 Ironman 2x finisher of the 140.6 Ironman Member of Team Gold Rush, completing multiple 36-hour All-Out Adventure Races With a track record of high performance, commitment to personal growth, and dedication to his clients, Daniel Del Real exemplifies what it takes to thrive in both real estate and life. How to Connect With Daniel Website: www.thedelrealgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddelreal/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/delrealdaniel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_del_real_/

Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider talks with Terry Blakemore, CEO of Quantum Helicopters, a premier flight school shaping skilled pilots through top-tier training. They explore Quantum's mission to advance aviation with cutting-edge instruction and strong community outreach, and share fun stories, like Terry landing at his daughter's wedding. From flying fighters in the United States Air Force to running a helicopter flight school, Terry shares a fascinating pathway through aviation, and underscores the value of public awareness of helicopter operations. The conversation also highlights Quantum's work opening financial pathways to aviation careers for veterans. Join Halsey and Terry in this episode of The Helicopter Podcast for an engaging look at how Quantum Helicopters is training the next generation of pilots!Thank you to our sponsors Astronautics Corporation of America, Robinson Helicopter and Vertical Aviation International.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Helicopter Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!

Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service. What are the essential character traits and competencies all leaders need to exhibit to most effectively do their jobs? Using the core traits you have identified for what makes a competent and principled leader, how does former President Trump serve as a case study of poor leadership, and what have been the material outcomes of his failings? There are so many critics out there who decry Trump's personal character and leadership style, but very few actually posit specific criteria for why he is such an aberration, other than pointing to the more sensational aspects of his court cases and social media rants. Can you clearly outline his shortcomings from a practical, on-the-job perspective? The Trump administration seemed to place a premium on loyalty. Your book talks about the difference between “principled” and “unprincipled” loyalty. Which term best applies to those within Trump's inner circle and why? Please define “courageously selfless leadership,” and why is that such an integral part of governing an organization or company? Philippe Johnson Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service. The son of a language teacher and career United States Army officer, he was raised in the United States, France, and Germany. During his 24 years on active duty, Lieutenant Colonel Johnson served as a fixed- and rotary-wing pilot, intelligence offi cer, and diplomat (militaryattaché), and was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. He also served on the staffs of two Air Force major commands as his final two assignments. Philippe received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Florida and earned his master's degree in public policy from the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy. He can be reached at www.philippejohnson.com. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company that specializes in leadership development.

Ray Powell is the Founder and Director of SeaLight, a maritime transparency project of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University. He is also the co-host of the “Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific?” podcast. Ray served 35 years in the U.S. Air Force, including posts in the Philippines, Japan, Germany and Qatar, as well as combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. On this episode of the Defense Tech Underground, Ray describes his 35 year career in the United States Air Force, his path to Stanford, and his journey to founding SeaLight. He explains China's gray zone tactics in the South China Sea and SeaLight's efforts to shed light on those activities. Ray offers insight into needed countermeasures to build up readiness and deterrence as well as the broader geopolitical landscape in the Indo-Pacific.  This episode is hosted by Helen Phillips and Bryan Harvey.    Full Bio: Ray Powell is the Founder and Director of SeaLight, a maritime transparency project of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, California. He is also the co-host of the “Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific?” podcast. Ray served 35 years in the U.S. Air Force, including posts in the Philippines, Japan, Germany and Qatar, as well as combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as the U.S. Defense Attaché to Australia and the U.S. Air Attaché to Vietnam. 

Judge Bruce Smith, the first judge to appear on Meikles & Dimes, served as a judge advocate in the United States Air Force for 22 years. After that, he served for more than a decade as an administrative law judge with the United States Department of homeland security. Following his time on the bench, he founded the successful business venture, BartlettJames, LLC, serving as CEO. In this episode we discuss the following: Bruce shared an interesting story about a hospital that was responsible for a child's death. Rather than lawyer up, the hospital admitted their mistake and took full responsibility. Sadly, in Bruce's experience as a judge for decades, this sort of accountability is far less common than it should be. Saying we screwed up is not a sign of weakness, but rather it's a sign of strength and character. And speaking of character and ethics, we should follow the law, we should make sure our behavior benefits people and the planet, and we should never do anything that we'd be embarrassed to tell our mothers about.

We continue season 4 with Izzy's conversation with Tyson Bradley. Tyson is a captain in the 36th Airlift Squadron of the United States Airforce and flies the C130J. He graduated from the Air Force Academy where he served as an instructor pilot in the TG16A and DG1000 sailplanes. Tyson has had the opportunity to fly many interesting aircraft since becoming a pilot including the T6, T38 , and a 1937 Taylorcraft. He became interested in homebuilts and was able to fly a Sonex as well as a Defiant before purchasing his Cozy MkIV, N244CZ. Tyson was born and raised in Nashville but now lives in Abilene, TX with his dog Luna. Luna is a husky and flies along happyily in the back seat. He shares many of his flying adventures on his instagram page. Let's learn a little more about Tyson and Sally, his Cozy MkIV, N244CZ.Follow Tyson on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/charliezuluviews

Ryan Marshall is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in family health and the owner of Marshall Health, a direct primary care business.Over the course of his 24 years working in the field, he's developed a drive and desire to help people understand the “why”, the “how,” and the “what now”. During his career, he's spent 17 years working in outpatient primary care for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), private practice, and hospital-based practices. He's also worked in a heart transplant ICU and 3 different emergency departments, in addition to serving in the United States Air Force as a flight nurse during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Deep Freeze.Sponsors:Bombas: Bombas offers a wide variety of sock lengths, colors, and patterns that have you covered whether you're working out, going out, or lounging at home. If you want to upgrade your sock game to one that's more comfortable, durable, fashionable, and charitable, head over to ⁠Bombas⁠ to browse their full collection of everyday wear and don't forget to use code CDSF20 for 20% off your first order.ANCORE. Named the best portable cable machine by Men's Health Home Gym Awards. Head over to ⁠ancoretraining.com/cdsf10⁠ and use promo code CDSF10 for $50 off your order today.Drink Alchemy. By combining the most potent organic nootropics found in nature – Drink Alchemy delivers sustainable boosts to creativity, memory, energy, & focus in one epic beverage. Enjoy the benefits of real ingredients, natural nootropics, and live with your Mind Unbound by going to ⁠drinkalchemy.co⁠ and use code CDSF at checkout for 10% off your order today.Thorne. Thorne vitamins and supplements are made without compromise: quality ingredients ensure your body optimally absorbs and digests your daily supplements, while in-house and third-party testing ensure you're getting exactly what you paid for. Thorne's selection of high-quality supplements can help improve your quality of life. Switch to Thorne's high-quality and extensively tested supplements today at ⁠thorne.com/u/CDSF⁠.Beat provided by ⁠freebeats.io/⁠ (prod. White Hot)

Send us a textOn this episode, we visit with soon-to-be retired Executive Director of the Aerospace Medical Association, Jeff Sventek.  His insights from more than 30 years in the United States Air Force along with 15 additional years guiding the leading specialty organization for Aerospace Medicine culminate with the annual Scientific Meeting scheduled in Atlanta the first week of June.  We will get a sneak peak of the meeting and ask about his vision for the future of the specialty.

In today's episode of Leading Through Crisis, we explore the question, “What's at stake when leaders are unprincipled, unethical, incompetent, and selfish?”Philippe Johnson, a retired US Air Force officer, advocate for principled and ethical leadership, and author, shares his thoughts, particularly as they relate to public service and through the lens of Trump's presidency.Topics discussed:◾️Paying attention to the competencies and personality traits that are being normalized◾️Traits of problematic leaders to watch out for◾️Principled loyalty vs blind loyalty, and loyalty over competence or ethics◾️What's at risk, on an organizational level and a larger, more macro or national level“That's the thing I want to diminish, loyalty for loyalty's sake as a virtue. It's not. The definition of loyalty is an allegiance that's earned.”Join us for a fascinating and perhaps horrifying conversation on What Hangs In The Balance (conveniently, also the name of Philippe's book).—Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service. The son of a language teacher and career United States Army officer, he was raised in the United States, France, and Germany. During his 24 years on active duty, Lieutenant Colonel Johnson served as a fixed- and rotary-wing pilot, intelligence officer, and diplomat (military attaché), and was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. He also served on the staffs of two Air Force major commands as his final two assignments. Philippe received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Florida and earned his master's degree in public policy from the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy. He can be reached at www.philippejohnson.com.

Charlie Garcia is the Managing Partner at R360, a global invite-only community for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. R360 is dedicated to helping members and their families flourish across six capital dimensions: financial, intellectual, social, human, emotional, and spiritual. Charlie is a decorated United States Air Force veteran and has advised six US presidential administrations. He also founded Sterling Financial Investment Group, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, and has served on several corporate and governmental boards. In this episode… For many high achievers, building wealth and success doesn't always translate to fulfillment or impact. Entrepreneurs often face burnout, decision fatigue, or isolation, especially after a major liquidity event or business exit. Without the right community or purpose, even the most successful individuals can feel directionless or disconnected from their true potential. Charlie Garcia, a former Air Force captain turned financial entrepreneur, offers a compelling framework to shift this narrative. Drawing from his journey through military service, founding Sterling Financial, and advising six US Presidents, Charlie emphasizes aligning personal values with purpose. Through his leadership at R360, he encourages ultra-wealthy individuals to focus not just on financial growth but on flourishing across six dimensions of capital — financial, intellectual, social, human, emotional, and spiritual. He also shares how peer-based accountability, strategic mentorship, and lifelong learning communities like YPO and Vistage helped him evolve as a leader. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Charlie Garcia, Managing Partner at R360, about building purpose-driven wealth and community. Charlie shares insights into scaling Sterling Financial, lessons from the White House Fellowship, and how values-based leadership shaped the creation of R360. The conversation highlights the significance of aligning one's life purpose with personal and professional goals and the value of authentic leadership.

Scott "Kidd" Poteet is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel and a commercial astronaut. He was the pilot for the Polaris Dawn mission in September 2024, a privately funded human spaceflight operated by SpaceX. Having previously served 18 years in the U.S. Air Force as a lieutenant colonel, Scott transitioned to the USAF Thunderbirds as a pilot in Position 4, racking up over 3,200 total flight hours in various aircraft like the F-16 and Alpha Jet, with over 400 combat hours logged. In 2022, Scott was selected as the pilot for SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, which launched in September 2024. During the nearly five-day mission, the crew achieved the highest Earth orbit flown by humans since the Apollo program, conducted the first commercial spacewalk, and tested Starlink laser-based communications in space. His journey from a decorated Air Force pilot to a commercial astronaut highlights his dedication to service, teamwork, and pushing the boundaries of aerospace exploration. Subscribe to the Mike Drop Patreon Page to see Ad-Free Episodes Early + Bonus Content at https://www.patreon.com/mikedrop ---------- Support Scott Poteet - Support Scott in Helping to Raise Funds for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend - https://www.facebook.com/donate/1087127142569274/ Website - https://www.kiddpoteet.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kidd-poteet-5a548610a/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/f16kidd Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiddpoteet/?hl=en ---------- Sponsors: C. Crane When the internet goes dark, radio still works! Order Your C. Crane CC Radio 3 today when you call C. Crane's U.S. based Customer Service at 800-522-8863 or visit https://ccrane.com/drop and use code DROP at checkout for 10% off orders over $75! ---------- Truewerk Check out the full lineup and get 15% off your first order at https://truewerk.com/mikedrop. That's 15% off at https://truewerk.com/mikedrop! ---------- BUBS Naturals The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB' Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived. BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life. Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life. Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order. ---------- TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog's Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog's health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike's bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

General VanHerck, former commander of U.S. Northern Command, shares his insights on deterrence, homeland defense, and the evolving threats facing the United States. He emphasizes the importance of cyber awareness, missile defense, and the need for a layered approach to national security. He also stresses the significance of relationships with allies and partners, the future of space defense, and the necessity for long-range strike capabilities and his wishes for a more agile defense acquisition process and the importance of investing in foundational infrastructure. Glen VanHerck is a visionary senior leader leveraging more than 36 years of service culminating as commander of both the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command. He brings a wealth of experience in strategy and policy development, and joint planning and operations. Glen is the Principal at Glen VanHerck Advisors, LLC. He is a Senior Fellow at the National Defense University and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. He serves as an advisor to multiple companies spanning various industry sectors and is a board member of First State Community Bank in his hometown.Glen served for nearly 37 years on active duty in the United States Air Force, in multiple assignments spanning fighter, bomber, and training operations including serving as a United States Air Force Weapons School Instructor in the F-15C and the B-2A. He commanded two squadrons, an operations group, and two operational wings. He also commanded the United States Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis AFB, Nevada.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~Our guest today is Terry Lovelace, and he has one of the most interesting and also disturbing abduction accounts I have heard. It all began on a camping trip in 1977, Terry was a 22-year-old Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Terry and his friend Toby went on a two-night camping trip to an Arkansas State Park known as Devil's Den, they had planned the trip as a wilderness adventure, but instead of a wilderness adventure, they experienced an encounter with something unimaginable.Links to Terry Lovelace Website & Bookwww.terrylovelace.comIncident At Devil's Den: a true story by Terry Lovelacehttps://www.amazon.com/Incident-Devils-story-Terry-Lovelace/dp/0692072012More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-30-31-terry-lovelace-incident-at-devils-den/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~This is the concluding part of Terry's witness account.Our guest today is Terry Lovelace, and he has one of the most interesting and also disturbing abduction accounts I have heard. It all began on a camping trip in 1977, Terry was a 22-year-old Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Terry and his friend Toby went on a two-night camping trip to an Arkansas State Park known as Devil's Den, they had planned the trip as a wilderness adventure, but instead of a wilderness adventure, they experienced an encounter with something unimaginable.Links to Terry Lovelace website & Bookwww.terrylovelace.comIncident At Devil's Den: a true story by Terry Lovelacehttps://www.amazon.com/Incident-Devils-story-Terry-Lovelace/dp/0692072012More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-30-31-terry-lovelace-incident-at-devils-den/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

On this special report, brought to you by AMAC, economist Steve Moore shares insights on the current volatility of the stock market, the potential impact of tax reforms, and the ongoing negotiations with major global economies, particularly China. With a focus on fair trade practices, Steve emphasizes the importance of domestic production and the role of consumer choices in shaping the future of American trade. Bobby Charles, a former Assistant Secretary of State and Republican candidate for governor of Maine, talks the current state of trade and its implications for America. Bobby discusses the historical context of free trade, the challenges faced by American workers, and the need for a recalibration of trade policies to protect U.S. interests. Finally, Colonel Rob Maness, a United States Air Force veteran delves into significant national security issues, including the military's enhanced control over the southern border, the ongoing efforts to combat drug cartels, and the recent successes against terrorist threats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've joined The 700 Club! Who'd have thought when we started in 2011 that we'd be in this dystopian nightmare 14 years later?! For this momentous occasion we take a virtual tour of icon Sally Jesse Raphael's $6.5 million dollar mansion that's up for sale, and get surprised with well wishes from our friends and past guests! Bryan shares how the United States Air Force is defying the Trump Administration's ban on the use of pronouns in federal communications and how Norway is granting asylum to trans Americans. Erin warns us of the impending passage of the SAVE Act which will have long-lasting effects on the ability to vote in this country and will hurt married women and trans people the most. For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat and the boys preview the Sweet 16 games tonight, chat about MLB Opening Day, and discuss all the biggest news stories happening around the NFL as Russell Wilson had his introductory press conference as a New York Giant. Joining the show to make his college commitment is top 10 basketball recruit in the 2025 class, Koa Peat. Next, long time college basketball coach, 2x ACC coach of the Year, and ESPN College Basketball analyst, Seth Greenberg joins the show to chat about tonight's Sweet 16 games, which teams he thinks are playing with the most momentum right now, how difficult some of these coaches jobs are with the transfer portal being open while they're trying to prepare for a tournament game, and some of his best plays for the night. Later, NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, 3x All-American, and current second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, Wyatt Hendrickson joins the show to chat about his experience winning the National Championship over Gable Steveson, his military commitments, what he's going to do now, and his mindset going into that final match with Steveson. Later, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins the show to chat about about MLB Opening Day, why everyone hates the Dodgers right now, the issues with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his thoughts on the Yankees this year, and why the American League is a toss up this year. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We're off the next two days for the NCAA Tournament. Enjoy all the games, we'll see you Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices