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    Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
    BONUS POD | 2028 Presidential Preview, The Veterans from Both Parties (and No Party) That Could be President.

    Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 64:08


    The Most Dangerous Thing Trump Can Do. Why Paul Takes Cold Showers, Coaches Youth Football and Watches FallOut From Paul: “Chuck gave me the time and space to really lay it all out. From Trump's plans for ICE and the Pentagon, to the legacy of Vietnam in politics, to what I'm building for independent vet candidates with IVA and in independent media with my show. And, we talk football, morning routines, FallOut, and if I'll ever run for office. It's smart, fast and fun. And if you dig my show, I think you'll enjoy and appreciate it.Happy weekend people!” We've got a great bonus episode for you, featuring Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff's appearance on the Chuck Toddcast. You know Paul from this show and probably cable news, but you might not know that for the past twenty years he has been one of America's most fierce advocates for veterans since founding Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Now, as host of the Independent Americans podcast, he's mobilizing a different kind of army—independent veterans ready to run for office and reject both major parties. In this wide-ranging conversation, Chuck and Paul explore why over 50% of veterans identify as political independents, how Pete Hegseth is transforming military culture in dangerous ways, and why the Pentagon was Trump's first strategic target for a reason. They discuss the troubling parallels between ICE recruitment tactics and military messaging, the chilling effect on dissent among military retirees, and why veterans like Mark Kelly are uniquely positioned to push back. Paul breaks down his Independent Veterans of America initiative, which is recruiting 100 candidates this fall—including potential Senate runs in Nebraska, Montana, Idaho, and South Dakota. He argues that one independent veteran senator could become the most powerful member of the Senate, and explains why breaking the two-party stranglehold starts with veterans who already wore camouflage instead of red or blue. They also dig into the Vietnam generation's political scars, why no Vietnam veteran ever became president, and how the all-volunteer military has disconnected most Americans from the human cost of war. Plus: football as democracy, cold showers as discipline, and why Fallout on Amazon Prime might be the most relevant show for understanding corporate power in 2026. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Bingkai Suara
    [Focus Asia] Malaysia Pushes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Ambitions, Vietnam Plans Gradual Reduction in Rice Exports to Focus on Quality, Singapore Rebrands Itself as a High-Value Tourism, and K-POP

    Bingkai Suara

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 5:16


    Welcome to Focus Asia your first window to discover Asia.This week, we have news from Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, and K-Pop. Find out more episode and listening to Bingkai Suara Podcast.Don't forget to always listen to focus asia every week to update your knowledge about what happens in Asia and updated with our recent news on www.bingkaikarya.com

    Gnostic Insights
    Lost in the Hallways

    Gnostic Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 15:06


    Welcome back to Gnostic Insights and the Gnostic Reformation on Substack. It’s been a few weeks since I recorded a live episode, and here I am. Now, I don’t have any particular Gnostic insights for you today. However, I do have some interesting news to share and a very strange experience I had a couple of days ago. So, let’s start with the news. One of the reasons I don’t have a new episode for you this week, in particular a philosophical episode, is because I’ve been working on a stage play called A Midwife’s Trial. I wrote this play about 15 years ago, and I pulled it out of the drawer a couple weeks ago and decided to polish it and get it on its feet. I went with a friend to a little theater a few weeks ago, and they were putting on 12 Angry Men. Now, if you’ve never seen the movie 12 Angry Men, the original, there’s a newer movie, really bad, but the old classic movie starring Henry Fonda and 11 other very well-known actors of the black and white movie era—it’s a great movie. You should see it. It’s the story of the jurors in a deliberation room. They’ve just watched a trial, and they’re in the deliberation room. The entire movie or play takes place around the deliberation table, and they are the 12 Angry Men, the jury. My play is also a trial story, but it’s the trial side of it, so it makes like a nice bookend to 12 Angry Men. So, that’s why it reminded me to get my play back out and try it again. I had sent it around to play festivals and whatnot about 15 years ago. It made one final round, but didn’t win any prizes, so I put it away. It’s based upon my doctoral dissertation, The Trial of a California Midwife, and it is an enactment of actual trial testimony from a couple of midwives, an obstetrician, and then the two attorneys, one for the prosecution and one for the defense, and of course the judge. Those are all the characters. And then it cuts back and forth to a reenactment of this difficult birth that is the subject of the trial. So, it’s a very interesting play. I think it’s fascinating personally, and I’m hoping that audiences will too. I went ahead and contacted the creative director of the theater where I watched 12 Angry Men, and he says, yeah, sounds good. We’ll get you on the schedule for August. So, now it looks like I’m going to have a stage play staged in the town of Phoenix, Oregon. It’s between Ashland and Medford in southern Oregon. I’m going to produce and direct the play myself, which means that for the first time in my theater experience, I will have the power of casting, which is very exciting as well. Anyway, so that’s a little piece of exciting news for me, but it’s been taking up my mind and it’s been taking up my writing time. So, that’s my excuse for not having any new Gnostic Insights episodes for you. And if you live in the southern Oregon area or northern California, I do hope you will come and see the play. I’m also in the process of having the Children of the Fullness: A Gnostic Myth children’s book turned into an animated video. That’s very exciting. I got together with a fellow on LinkedIn, and he’s done a great job of animating these still pictures that are in the children’s book. So, we’re in the final polishing stage of that also. That should be available before too long on YouTube or wherever I can figure out it should go. Logos Falls What I mainly want to tell you about today is a very strange experience I had this week, day before yesterday. In November, my insurance coverage changed, and my primary care provider was not going to be covered by the insurance company that I had been with. So, I had to look for a new primary care provider, and it just so happens I don’t live very far from the VA hospital in White City, Oregon. It used to be an Army base in World War II, and then they changed it into a Veterans Administration hospital. And, by the way, part of the reason I linked into them, is because I actually live in one of the barracks from White City. My historic home is two parts. Half of the house is an 1875 farmhouse. That’s a two-story farmhouse, and I rent out that part of the house as an Airbnb rental, and it can accommodate parties of six pretty easily. The other side of my house is a set of Army barracks that were stuck onto the farmhouse around 1949, after the war was over, and White City was disassembling itself as an Army base, and people bought the old barracks as scrap lumber. So, the man that lived in my house in the 1940s bought two Army barracks and stuck them on the side of this farmhouse, and I live in one of those Army barracks. The other barracks is the garage. I like living in the barracks. It’s a very nice space, very cabin-y feeling, built in the 1930s, all local wood. So, I signed up with the VA to be my primary care physicians, and I have to tell you, very nice people. I’ve been to a chiropractor, an acupuncturist, and a primary care person there at the VA over the last couple of months. All three of them from other countries. That’s kind of funny to me. From Bulgaria, from Sri Lanka, and I didn’t even ask where the acupuncturist is from, but he sounds Eastern European. Very nice people and very competent care providers. Well, anyway, back to the weird part of the story. Day before yesterday, I went out to White City, my first appointment with their chiropractor. The VA hospital complex there, is made up of old two-story brick buildings. I think they probably replaced what must have been earlier wooden buildings when World War II was going on, and so these are really boring-looking boxes of brick buildings, two-story boxes, and they’re all right near each other and connected by corridors or breezeways. My appointment was in the upper floor of building 209, but you enter through the lower floor of 201, and there are like eight buildings you’ve got to get through to get to 209, and they’re all connected. That’s the way you get to building 209. The parking lot’s in front of building 201. So, I had brought a book with me, a library book, a very good library book that I’m enjoying reading that my brother Bill had recommended. He’s loving it. It’s called Culpability, and it’s about a car crash and who was at fault. Very well written and philosophical at the same time, and it includes AI and all kinds of stuff, self-driving automobiles and whatnot. So, I wanted to bring the book with me to read in the waiting room. Not that I’ve ever had to wait, because here’s the peculiar thing about this VA facility that I’ve been going to—I seem to be the only patient. It’s like I’m in one of those Reddit spaces called Mall World or Liminal Spaces, if any of you have ever been into any of those types of Reddit discussion groups, because there’s hardly any patients. Then the only people I see as I’m walking, and it takes, honestly, it takes about 20 minutes or a half hour to get from where I walk in to get back there to the chiropractor’s office. Maybe I saw three patients in all of that time. Corridor after corridor after corridor with empty waiting rooms, and the only people you see is glancing into office rooms, on the right and left, where people are working at their computers on whatever the heck they’re working on, because I never see patients there. It’s very strange. So, that in itself is very much like this place called Liminal Space or Mall World on Reddit. Anyway, I had brought my dog. He was waiting for me in the car. He’s a small dog, and so he has basically a high chair set up in the passenger seat, and he sits there to be able to see out the window as we drive along. Well, I know he likes to get in the driver’s seat and lay down when I’m doing errands and out of the car, so I set my book down on the roof of the car and straightened out a towel on the driver’s seat, and then I went into the building. Now, I lost the book somewhere. It’s a library book. I lost a library book. I don’t know if I left it on the roof of the car or if somewhere between 201 and 209. I did use a ladies room, and it had a couple of stalls in there, and it had a window with windowsill. I didn’t want to leave my purse out there on the windowsill, but I didn’t mind leaving the library book on the windowsill, so I took the purse into the stall with me, and then I came out. And by the time I got to the chiropractor’s office—of course, I was the only patient there—I didn’t have the book anymore. At first I thought I’d left it on the roof of the car when I was straightening the towel for the dog, so I said to the corpsman who was helping the chiropractor, oh darn, I left my book on the roof of the car. I hope nobody steals it. When the appointment was over and I made my long way back to the car, there was no book on the roof of the car, so either someone had stolen it, I figured, or I had left it in the bathroom on the windowsill instead. I wasn’t sure whether I left it on… I know I set it on the roof of the car, but perhaps I picked it up and took it into the bathroom. So I went back into the building and attempted to retrace my steps between 201 and 209 to look for, first, the stairwell I had taken—and that’s another thing that figures in these liminal spaces stories–stairwells. The stairwell I had taken from the first floor to the second floor in one of those buildings, I don’t know which one, had yellow daisies. It was a yellow flower motif painted on the stairwell walls. All of the stairwells have different motifs. So I was looking for the yellow stairwell that I took to the second floor and I couldn’t find it. So I went back and forth all this time looking for that yellow stairwell, couldn’t find it, and I’m passing through these empty hallways, and when I say there were very few patients, the weird thing about White City VA, of course, is that it seems that most of the patients that I’ve seen there are Vietnam or Korean veterans because they’re very elderly and usually in wheelchairs or walkers. I myself am not a spring chicken, but I can walk pretty good. Well, anyway, so that’s the other weird thing about it. The only people you see are elderly. So I’m looking for the yellow stairwell. I can’t find it, and I opened all those doors. I could not find the right ladies room, either, and I, of course, didn’t see the book. So I spent probably an hour and a half combing the hallways of 201-209 looking for a stairwell I couldn’t find and looking for a restroom I couldn’t find and looking for this book that I lost. But here’s the weird thing about the whole experience—I mean, I spent all this time—it was just like a dream. I do have a repetitive dream where I’m searching for something that I can’t find. So I thought to myself, oh my god, this is just like my dream, only it was for real. And it’s true. I couldn’t find it. Here’s how I would characterize it: I lost an object day before yesterday in a very confusing place in a room that I could not locate accessed by a stairwell that apparently doesn’t exist. So that was one weird experience. I wanted to share that with you for some reason. I figured, oh no, this is really going to trigger my dream, but I haven’t had that dream in the last two days. I just had the actual experience. If this prompts anything in you, please share it with us. I’d love to hear back from you. God bless us all, and onward and upward.

    Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh
    Bài Giảng: Tầm Quan Trọng Của Thái Độ | Charles R. Swindoll

    Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 34:36


    Bài Giảng: Tầm Quan Trọng Của Thái Độ Diễn giả: Charles R. Swindoll Chuyển ngữ: Đội ngũ Ba-rúcLink bài giảng gốc:    • Attitude - Charles R. Swindoll  Càng sống lâu, tôi càng nhận ra tầm quan trọng của thái độ đối với cuộc sống. Với tôi, thái độ còn quan trọng hơn cả thực tế. Nó quan trọng hơn quá khứ, hơn học vấn, hơn tiền bạc, hơn hoàn cảnh, hơn thất bại, hơn thành công, hơn những gì người khác nghĩ, nói hay làm. Nó quan trọng hơn ngoại hình, năng khiếu hay kỹ năng. Nó có thể tạo nên hoặc phá hủy một công ty… một hội thánh… một gia đình. Điều đáng chú ý là mỗi ngày chúng ta đều có quyền lựa chọn thái độ mà mình sẽ đón nhận. Chúng ta không thể thay đổi quá khứ… chúng ta không thể thay đổi sự thật rằng người ta sẽ hành động theo một cách nhất định. Chúng ta không thể thay đổi điều không thể tránh khỏi. Điều duy nhất chúng ta có thể làm là điều chỉnh yếu tố duy nhất mà chúng ta có, đó là thái độ của chúng ta… Tôi tin chắc rằng cuộc sống 10% là những gì xảy ra với tôi và 90% là cách tôi phản ứng lại. Và điều đó cũng đúng với bạn… chúng ta là người chịu trách nhiệm về thái độ của mình. ---------------------------------The Giang Luan Kinh Thanh (Biblical Preaching) YouTube channel is dedicated to providing biblically faithful sermons and messages from respected Christian speakers. Our content is specifically designed to uplift and support pastors and believers in Vietnam, where access to resources for Christian teaching can be limited. As a non-profit initiative, our mission is to offer encouragement and spiritual guidance to believers striving to serve God in their communities.We would like to inform you that some videos may not have obtained formal copyright permissions prior to translation. We sincerely appreciate the understanding and forgiveness of copyright holders regarding this matter. If you have any concerns or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us at giangluankinhthanh@gmail.com.---------------------------------Anh chị em có thể nghe bài giảng audio của Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh tại địa chỉ sau:Spotify: https://sum.vn/HybEqApple podcast: https://sum.vn/SccJBGiảng Luận Kinh Thánh là dự án dịch thuật/lồng tiếng sang tiếng Việt các bài giảng, thông điệp Cơ Đốc kinh điển của những diễn giả đã được thời gian khẳng định và cộng đồng Cơ đốc chung xác nhận. Đây là dự án phi lợi nhuận nhằm cung cấp nguồn tư liệu cho các tôi tớ cùng con dân Chúa tham khảo và sử dụng miễn phí. Để hiểu hơn về chúng tôi vui lòng truy cập website :https://giangluankinhthanh.net/Đội ngũ Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh hoan nghênh mọi đề nghị cộng tác của quý con cái Chúa khắp nơi trong các lĩnh vực như dịch thuật, lồng tiếng, quảng bá, cầu thay, v.v. Nếu quý con cái Chúa sẵn lòng đóng góp công sức của mình vào bất cứ lĩnh vực nào, cùng đồng công trong những sứ điệp giúp tỉnh thức nhiều người.Xin vui lòng điền thông tin cá nhân vào biểu mẫu sau: Kênh Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh hoạt động vì các mục tiêu phi lợi nhuận, không phát quảng cáo. Vì vậy, chúng tôi mong tiếp tục nhận được sự dâng hiến và ủng hộ của quý con cái Chúa khắp nơi trong việc phát triển kênh. Quý vị có thể dâng hiến theo thông tin trong biểu mẫu sau: https://sum.vn/ZZ19mNếu bạn muốn dâng hiến cho các hoạt động của Kênh, xin vui lòng chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi vào số tài khoản dưới đây:Tên tài khoản: Nguyen Thanh Tung - Nguyen Dinh HungSố tài khoản VND: 0010174709250 Số tài khoản USD: 0200143705194 Tên ngân hàng: Ngân hàng MB Bank – Chi nhánh Hoài Đức (Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank - Hoai Duc Branch)SWIFT CODE: MSCBVNVXXin chân thành cảm ơn!

    El Tablero Podcast
    ET199: Explorando y saliendo de Vietnam a toda ostia

    El Tablero Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026


     Hablo un poco del crowdfunding, luego viene Roi con Metropolys.Los juegos de la semana, Conquest of Paradise y 1975: White Christmas.Para acabar un repaso de las series que estoy viendo sin destripar nada   DESCARGAR 

    Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh
    Bài Giảng: Tầm Quan Trọng Của Thái Độ | Charles R. Swindoll

    Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 34:36


    Bài Giảng: Tầm Quan Trọng Của Thái Độ Diễn giả: Charles R. Swindoll Chuyển ngữ: Đội ngũ Ba-rúcLink bài giảng gốc:    • Attitude - Charles R. Swindoll  Càng sống lâu, tôi càng nhận ra tầm quan trọng của thái độ đối với cuộc sống. Với tôi, thái độ còn quan trọng hơn cả thực tế. Nó quan trọng hơn quá khứ, hơn học vấn, hơn tiền bạc, hơn hoàn cảnh, hơn thất bại, hơn thành công, hơn những gì người khác nghĩ, nói hay làm. Nó quan trọng hơn ngoại hình, năng khiếu hay kỹ năng. Nó có thể tạo nên hoặc phá hủy một công ty… một hội thánh… một gia đình. Điều đáng chú ý là mỗi ngày chúng ta đều có quyền lựa chọn thái độ mà mình sẽ đón nhận. Chúng ta không thể thay đổi quá khứ… chúng ta không thể thay đổi sự thật rằng người ta sẽ hành động theo một cách nhất định. Chúng ta không thể thay đổi điều không thể tránh khỏi. Điều duy nhất chúng ta có thể làm là điều chỉnh yếu tố duy nhất mà chúng ta có, đó là thái độ của chúng ta… Tôi tin chắc rằng cuộc sống 10% là những gì xảy ra với tôi và 90% là cách tôi phản ứng lại. Và điều đó cũng đúng với bạn… chúng ta là người chịu trách nhiệm về thái độ của mình. ---------------------------------The Giang Luan Kinh Thanh (Biblical Preaching) YouTube channel is dedicated to providing biblically faithful sermons and messages from respected Christian speakers. Our content is specifically designed to uplift and support pastors and believers in Vietnam, where access to resources for Christian teaching can be limited. As a non-profit initiative, our mission is to offer encouragement and spiritual guidance to believers striving to serve God in their communities.We would like to inform you that some videos may not have obtained formal copyright permissions prior to translation. We sincerely appreciate the understanding and forgiveness of copyright holders regarding this matter. If you have any concerns or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us at giangluankinhthanh@gmail.com.---------------------------------Anh chị em có thể nghe bài giảng audio của Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh tại địa chỉ sau:Spotify: https://sum.vn/HybEqApple podcast: https://sum.vn/SccJBGiảng Luận Kinh Thánh là dự án dịch thuật/lồng tiếng sang tiếng Việt các bài giảng, thông điệp Cơ Đốc kinh điển của những diễn giả đã được thời gian khẳng định và cộng đồng Cơ đốc chung xác nhận. Đây là dự án phi lợi nhuận nhằm cung cấp nguồn tư liệu cho các tôi tớ cùng con dân Chúa tham khảo và sử dụng miễn phí. Để hiểu hơn về chúng tôi vui lòng truy cập website :https://giangluankinhthanh.net/Đội ngũ Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh hoan nghênh mọi đề nghị cộng tác của quý con cái Chúa khắp nơi trong các lĩnh vực như dịch thuật, lồng tiếng, quảng bá, cầu thay, v.v. Nếu quý con cái Chúa sẵn lòng đóng góp công sức của mình vào bất cứ lĩnh vực nào, cùng đồng công trong những sứ điệp giúp tỉnh thức nhiều người.Xin vui lòng điền thông tin cá nhân vào biểu mẫu sau: Kênh Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh hoạt động vì các mục tiêu phi lợi nhuận, không phát quảng cáo. Vì vậy, chúng tôi mong tiếp tục nhận được sự dâng hiến và ủng hộ của quý con cái Chúa khắp nơi trong việc phát triển kênh. Quý vị có thể dâng hiến theo thông tin trong biểu mẫu sau: https://sum.vn/ZZ19mNếu bạn muốn dâng hiến cho các hoạt động của Kênh, xin vui lòng chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi vào số tài khoản dưới đây:Tên tài khoản: Nguyen Thanh Tung - Nguyen Dinh HungSố tài khoản VND: 0010174709250 Số tài khoản USD: 0200143705194 Tên ngân hàng: Ngân hàng MB Bank – Chi nhánh Hoài Đức (Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank - Hoai Duc Branch)SWIFT CODE: MSCBVNVXXin chân thành cảm ơn!

    DYNAMIC BANTER! with Mike & Steve
    Episode 504 - Marble

    DYNAMIC BANTER! with Mike & Steve

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 62:39


    The boys are BACK, specifically James and Mike, from their respective trips! Also Marvel stuff is discussed, James' travels are discussed in detail, from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Japan!Advertise on Dynamic Banter via gumball.fmJOIN the Patreon: patreon.com/dynamicbanterGET the MERCH: dynamicbanter.clothingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
    Kenan Kamwana Holley, the director of "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association"

    Sports Media with Richard Deitsch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 41:35


    Episode 591 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Kenan Kamwana Holley, an Emmy Award documentarian who directed "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association," a four-part docu-series that will debut on Feb. 12 on Prime Video. In this podcast Holley discusses why the ABA was worth examining; how the project came to him, and the time from conception to completion; the revolutionary aspects of the league, from the 3-point shot to the All-Star Game slam dunk competition to player empowerment; how the ABA fit into the era of Vietnam protests, civil rights protests and women's liberation; procuring still images of ABA games and ABA footage; the genius of having a multicoloured basketball; the importance of Spencer Haywood and Rick Barry;  his interviews with Julius Erving and discovering ABA footage showing Dr. J at the height of his prime; learning stories about Moses Malone; beginning his filmmaking career at NFL Films and working under the tutelage of sports documentarian, Steve Sabol and more.  You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Poured Over
    Poured Over Double Shot: Matthew F. Delmont and Wil Haygood

    Poured Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 88:15


    Until the Last Gun Is Silent by Matthew F. Delmont is a detailed account of the Vietnam War's effect on Black American communities and the ongoing fight for justice, from the battlefields to the home front. Matthew joins us to talk about PTSD, Coretta Scott King, questioning the historical record and more. The War Within a War by Wil Haygood analyzes the mirrored struggle of Black Americans who were on the frontlines during the Vietnam War with those living in the states and fighting for freedom. Wil joins us to talk about Skip Dunn, the intersection of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights revolution, Marvin Gaye and more. Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.        Featured Books (Episode): Until the Last Gun Is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the Fight to Save America's Soul by Matthew F. Delmont Four Hours in My Lai by Michael Bilton and Kevin Slim Half American: The Heroic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad by Matthew F. Delmont The Bitter Heritage: Vietnam and American Democracy 1941-1966 by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. What Comes Naturally: Miscegenation Law and the Making of Race in America by Peggy Pascoe A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America by Ronald Takaki The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home by Wil Haygood Bloods: Black Veterans of the Vietnam War: An Oral History by Wallace Terry Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do by Studs Terkel Colorization: One Hundred Years of Black Films in a White World by Wil Haygood Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination That Changed America by Wil Haygood  

    The Wake Up Call
    Bathrooms In Vietnam

    The Wake Up Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 5:28


    Kevin has so many stories about his trip to Vietnam but one story we've been holding in. Because that's exactly what Kevin had to do at first when he got there.

    Explaining History (explaininghistory) (explaininghistory)
    Martha Gellhorn, Racism, and the Atrocities of Vietnam

    Explaining History (explaininghistory) (explaininghistory)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 34:57


    Episode Summary:In this episode of Explaining History, Nick returns to the grim realities of the Vietnam War through the eyes of one of the 20th century's most formidable journalists: Martha Gellhorn.Drawing on Philip Knightley's The First Casualty, we explore how Gellhorn—a veteran of the Spanish Civil War and D-Day—exposed the "hearts and minds" strategy as a hollow lie. While American generals bragged about "zapping Charlie Cong," Gellhorn visited the hospitals and refugee camps, documenting the civilian carnage inflicted by US firepower.Nick delves into the racialized hatred that fueled the war, examining how the dehumanization of the Vietnamese people ("dinks," "gooks") led to a culture of normalized depravity where ears were taken as trophies and massacres were dismissed as "turkey shoots." We also discuss how the US military learned from the PR disasters of Vietnam to create the sanitized "embedded" journalism of the Gulf Wars.Plus: A reminder for history students! Our American History Masterclass (1945-74) is this Sunday, February 15th. Join us for a deep dive into the Cold War, Civil Rights, and Vietnam.Key Topics:Martha Gellhorn: The reporter who refused to look away from civilian suffering.Dehumanization: How racism became a "patriotic virtue" in Vietnam.The Myth of Hearts and Minds: The disconnect between official rhetoric and the reality of napalm.Managing the Media: Why newspapers refused to print the truth about American atrocities.Books Mentioned:The First Casualty by Philip KnightleyDispatches by Michael HerrMaoism: A Global History by Julia LovellExplaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Attack Life, Not Others
    Ep 419 - Conflict to Connection: A Tribute to Ron

    Attack Life, Not Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 6:21


    In this emotional episode, Tim shares a powerful personal story about acceptance, leadership, and the impact one person can have. Tim recounts meeting Ron, a Vietnam veteran and former jet fighter pilot, during a difficult season in Florida. Ron survived ejecting from his jet twice during the war and became a mentor and friend whose courage and leadership deeply influenced Tim's life and martial arts journey. Following his passing, Tim recently visited Ron's wife and was honored with Ron's flight jacket — a symbolic reminder of legacy, friendship, and service. It's a moving tribute to mentorship, gratitude, and the call to attack life — not others.

    The Wandering Road
    154: Warzone Shadows: Paranormal Encounters from the Battlefield

    The Wandering Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 47:55


    email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.comhttps://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7In this chilling episode of The Wandering Road, Chris and Dean dive into some of the most unsettling paranormal stories to come out of modern warfare. From a soldier's alleged demonic encounter in Ramadi during the Iraq War, to eerie figures spotted through a Starlight Scope in Vietnam, and a possible djinn encounter shared by a trusted friend who served overseas. This episode explores the strange line between combat stress, folklore, and something far darker.When war strips away comfort and certainty, what else might be waiting in the shadows?Support the showSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @TWRoadpodcastIG: twroadpodcastWant to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us!twroadpodcast@gmail.com

    EZ News
    EZ News 02/13/26

    EZ News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 6:13


    Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Shield AI and Taiwan's NCSIST team up on AI drones Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and American defense company Shield A-I have signed a contract to advance the development of AI-piloted unmanned systems. The systems are reportedly capable of continuing operations in compromised communications environments. According to Shield AI President Brandon Tseng, the partnership will enable (使…能夠) drone forces being produced in Taiwan to include cutting-edge AI pilots that will allow the U-A-V's to operate while G-P-S and communications are jammed. Shield AI last year announced a teaming agreement with Taiwan's state-backed Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation and opened a new office at the Taipei 101. CDC reporting first measles case this year after Vietnam trip The Centers for Disease Control is reporting Taiwan's first measles case of this year. According to the C-D-C, the case involves an eight-month-old baby boy who lives in northern Taiwan, who traveled with his family to Vietnam and returned in late January. The boy developed a fever, a persistent (持續的) cough and other symptoms in early February and was hospitalized last Friday after developing a rash. The C-D-C says the infant's family members and 395 others suspected contacts are now being monitored. They will continue to be monitored until February 28. The C-D-C has issued measles travel alerts for Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Angora, Mexico, Yemen and Pakistan, and placed 30 other countries on its watch list. Health authorities are advising parents to ensure their young children receive their measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. US Trump Administration to Wind Down Immigration Surge in Minnesota The Trump administration says it will end its immigration enforcement (執行) operation in the state of Minnesota, claiming the state is now safer because of their work. This comes after the deaths of at least two people, both shot by immigration or federal border agents. Mitch McCann reports: UNICEF: Haiti Armed Groups Increasingly Recruiting Children UNICEF says that the recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepens across the troubled Caribbean country. The surge reported Thursday comes as gang violence displaces a record 1.4 million people across Haiti. More than half of them are children whom experts say are left exposed and vulnerable (易受傷害的; 易受攻擊的). The U.N. estimates that 30% to 50% of members of armed groups are children, with recruiting (招募) starting as young as 9 years old. UNICEF's representative in Haiti, said boys generally act as spies, carry ammunition and weapons while girls often face sexual violence and are tasked with domestic work. France Prosecutors Investigating Ticketing Fraud at Louvre Paris prosecutors say police are detaining nine people in an investigation into a long-running ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre museum. Prosecutors say the arrests happened on Tuesday. The museum had filed a complaint in December 2024. Investigators found tour guides repeatedly reuse the same tickets for different visitors. Prosecutors say guides also split groups to avoid a required speaking fee. Two Louvre employees allegedly helped skipping (略過) ticket checks in exchange for cash. The prosecutors' office estimates losses top 10 million euros over a decade. Prosecutors also mentioned similar suspicions regarding a ticket fraud at the Palace of Versailles, without providing details. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 新感覺夾心土司 多種口味隨心挑選 讓你隨時隨地都有好心情 甜蜜口感草莓夾心、顆粒層次花生夾心、濃郁滑順可可夾心 主廚監製鮪魚沙拉、精選原料金黃蛋沙拉 輕巧美味帶著走,迎接多變的每一天 7-Eleven多種口味販售中 https://sofm.pse.is/8qduag -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    The Majority Report with Sam Seder
    3579 - ICE Admits Defeat in Minnesota; U.S. Starving Cuba w/ Noah Kulwin & Brendan James

    The Majority Report with Sam Seder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 56:44


    It's a Mattjority Report Thursday on the Majority Report   On today's program:   Tom Homan announces that the ICE Operation Surge in Minnesota have concluded. We'll see that really means.   David Bier from the Cato Institute testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Somali Fraud where he details that massive fraud that is being committed by DHS.   Noah Kulwin and Brendan James from the Blowback Podcast join Matt to discuss the U.S. oil blockade on Cuba that is starving the country.   In the Fun Half:   Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder join the show.   AOC says that Pam Bondi's erratic performance at the House Judiciary Committee hearing was a result of her knowledge that she is implicated in a massive cover-up on behalf of the Epstein class.   Pam Bondi insinuates that Rep. Becca Balint is antisemitic. Balint, who lost her grandfather in the holocaust goes ballistic over Bondi's heinous accusation.   Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) asks Pam Bondi if she believes that Ghislaine Maxwell should have been transferred to a minimum-security prison and Bondi erupts.   Rep. Thomas Massie tells CNN that he has seen in the unredacted files that Howard Lutnick gave Epstein his number some 7 years after he claims to have been repulsed by Epstein.   Bill Maher and Adam Carolla talk about how they think they are not conservatives but rather that the left has recently lost their mind.   In the 90s Bill Maher was talking about how Vietnam was a just war and needed to happen. This muddies his theory that he wasn't always a conservative.   all that and more To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: SELECT QUOTE: Get the right life insurance for you and save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SelectQuote.com/MAJORITY ROCKET MONEY: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster: RocketMoney.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

    The David Knight Show
    Thu Episode #2200: REBROADCAST: The ‘Two Vietnams' Was Political Fiction

    The David Knight Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 112:33 Transcription Available


    –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:02:17:12 — Vietnam Reexamined Through Vietnamese EyesThe American war narrative is challenged by centering Vietnam's perspective on how and why it prevailed. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:04:10:23 — Decades of Media Framing Called Into QuestionThe dominant U.S. storyline of the war is portrayed as constructed propaganda that obscured deeper realities. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:05:13:27 — The Domino Theory Exposed as Historical IgnoranceVietnamese leaders rejected U.S. assumptions that their nation was merely a proxy of China. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:09:41:19 — Bombing Campaigns Turn Civilians Into InsurgentsAirstrikes are described as radicalizing youth and accelerating recruitment into guerrilla warfare. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:15:57:20 — The “Two Vietnams” Narrative ChallengedThe North–South division is framed as a political fiction that ignored Vietnam's own sense of national unity. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:24:25:05 — A Marine Commandant Declares the War UnwinnableGeneral David Shoup publicly warned that Vietnam was not worth American lives.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:38:40:22 — U.S. Forces Held Territory Only by DayGuerrilla tactics ensured insurgents dominated the countryside after dark. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:42:49:07 — Vietnam as Blueprint for Iraq and AfghanistanPatterns of media manipulation, economic fallout, and military overreach are linked to later conflicts. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:56:47:07 — Hamilton vs. Jefferson Defines America's Power StruggleThe foundational clash between centralized authority and states' rights shapes every generation of constitutional debate. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:00:52:10 — The 22nd Amendment as a Check on Executive PermanenceFDR's four terms triggered constitutional limits to prevent an elective monarchy. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:28:45:02 — Marbury v. Madison and Judicial PowerJefferson warned that expansive interpretation could let courts reshape the Constitution at will. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:43:49:18 — The Administrative State as a Hamiltonian RevivalIndependent agencies and New Deal structures cement centralized regulatory power under modern governance. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

    Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories
    Bat 21Rescue in Vietnam: From the Archive

    Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 41:02


    On Easter Sunday, April 2, 1972, two EB-66 aircraft, call signs Bat 21 and Bat 22 were flying pathfinder escort for three B-52s, which were assigned to bomb the two primary access routes to the Ho Chi Minh Trail through Laos. Gene Hambleton, a navigator aboard Bat 21, was shot down behind North Vietnamese lines. His rescue became known as the largest, longest, and most complex search-and-rescue operation during the Vietnam War. In this episode, Gene Hambleton recounts his dramatic story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The REAL David Knight Show
    Thu Episode #2200: REBROADCAST: The ‘Two Vietnams' Was Political Fiction

    The REAL David Knight Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 112:33 Transcription Available


    –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:02:17:12 — Vietnam Reexamined Through Vietnamese EyesThe American war narrative is challenged by centering Vietnam's perspective on how and why it prevailed. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:04:10:23 — Decades of Media Framing Called Into QuestionThe dominant U.S. storyline of the war is portrayed as constructed propaganda that obscured deeper realities. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:05:13:27 — The Domino Theory Exposed as Historical IgnoranceVietnamese leaders rejected U.S. assumptions that their nation was merely a proxy of China. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:09:41:19 — Bombing Campaigns Turn Civilians Into InsurgentsAirstrikes are described as radicalizing youth and accelerating recruitment into guerrilla warfare. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:15:57:20 — The “Two Vietnams” Narrative ChallengedThe North–South division is framed as a political fiction that ignored Vietnam's own sense of national unity. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:24:25:05 — A Marine Commandant Declares the War UnwinnableGeneral David Shoup publicly warned that Vietnam was not worth American lives.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:38:40:22 — U.S. Forces Held Territory Only by DayGuerrilla tactics ensured insurgents dominated the countryside after dark. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:42:49:07 — Vietnam as Blueprint for Iraq and AfghanistanPatterns of media manipulation, economic fallout, and military overreach are linked to later conflicts. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:56:47:07 — Hamilton vs. Jefferson Defines America's Power StruggleThe foundational clash between centralized authority and states' rights shapes every generation of constitutional debate. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:00:52:10 — The 22nd Amendment as a Check on Executive PermanenceFDR's four terms triggered constitutional limits to prevent an elective monarchy. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:28:45:02 — Marbury v. Madison and Judicial PowerJefferson warned that expansive interpretation could let courts reshape the Constitution at will. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:43:49:18 — The Administrative State as a Hamiltonian RevivalIndependent agencies and New Deal structures cement centralized regulatory power under modern governance. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

    Cleveland Moto
    ClevelandMoto 537 Marshall Thompson is here!

    Cleveland Moto

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 141:20


    Wait, who exactly owns Indian now?  Polaris stock has gone up over $5 a share and they've appointed former HD guru Mike Kennedy to run it. The divestiture comes as Polaris refocuses on its core off-road vehicles and snowmobiles, citing Indian's 7% share of total revenue and a reported 30% drop in sales since 2020https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1MycgmeCDM/https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/carolwood-takes-helm-of-indian-motorcycle/#:~:text=Andrew%20Shanfeld%2C%20a%20Carolwood%20principal.,the%20first%20quarter%20of%202026.New Retro Release: Czech brand Jawa Moto revealed the 730 Twin, a modern-retro middleweight that signals a shift toward more performance-oriented designs. So what? Well, this isn't made in India by mahindra. It's actually made in Prague! https://www.rideapart.com/news/786062/jawa-730-twin-preview-specs-features/$285,000 For a Honda? https://www.visordown.com/news/first-ever-honda-cb750-arrive-america-sells-eye-catching-sumHow about $71,000 for a flying dragon? There were only 4 versions available Gold/Purple, Silver/Purple, Green/Purple, and Blue/Dark Blue.https://www.mecum.com/lots/540152/1972-honda-cl350-k4-blue-flying-dragon/?aa_id=355947-0Buell scores a $10,000,000 US federal loan. What does this mean for the SuperCruiser? Buell claims to have taken 6000 pre-orders for this bike, they also claim to have sold $120,000,000 worth of them (which is 4633 bikes). They've just started rolling off the line, where can you buy one? https://www.rideapart.com/news/785905/buell-10-million-dollar-federal-loan-super-cruiser/Marshall Thompson will  be joining us, he's just been to Viet Nam, and I'm sure he'll have a lot of stories for us. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

    Forgotten Australia
    This Week in 1966 – Part Two: H-Bomb Horror & All the Way With LBJ

    Forgotten Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 39:51


    In Spain, a B-52 accident has left a nuke lost at sea – while on land a fallout cover-up is in full swing. In Australia, even as more Diggers than ever are dying on the battlefield, and our Americans allies are freezing us out of planning, new Prime Minister Harold Hold doubles down on our commitment to the war in Vietnam. Plus: the BBC bans an unsparing atomic war documentary because it's too realistic, Australia's Nazi leader raises his ugly voice to silence a war hero turned peace activist, and the world worries about an impending overpopulation apocalypse.Bill Coolburra's story:https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/resources/bill-coolburra-stories-serviceBlack Swans:https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/if-youre-listening/black-swans-the-population-bomb/106156642*Hear Part 3 now early and ad-free as a supporter*It's easy to get a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes. Hit either of these links:Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgottenaustraliaApple: http://apple.co/forgottenaustraliaWant more original Australian history? Check out my books!They'll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.htmlAustralia's Sweetheart:https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.htmlEmail: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Minnesota Now
    'A Year Without Home' tells a story of war, displacement through a child's eyes

    Minnesota Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 7:21


    A new book from Minnesota children's author V.T. Bidania looks at the profound impacts of war and displacement through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl. “A Year Without Home” follows Gao Sheng and her family as they live through the wars in Laos and Vietnam during the 1960s and 70s. Eventually, they are forced to escape their beloved home in Laos and make their way to refugee camps in Thailand. Written as verse, the story is a break from Vong's other novels. It is her middle grade debut. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about it.

    Screw it, Just Do it
    The Rocking Chair Test That Changed Everything

    Screw it, Just Do it

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 11:11


    In this bite-sized episode of Screw It Just DO It, I speak with Cemal Ezel OBE, CEO and founder of Change Please.Cemal shares the defining moment that reshaped his life and career. On a long bus journey in Vietnam, a stranger asked him a question that forced deep reflection. Sitting in a rocking chair at ninety, what legacy would he leave behind. That question led Cemal to build Change Please, a social enterprise using coffee to tackle homelessness.Today, Change Please trains homeless people as baristas, pays a living wage, provides housing support, and reinvests all profits into reducing homelessness. The business is stocked nationwide in Sainsbury's and is expanding internationally while maintaining strong environmental standards across its supply chain.This episode explores purpose-led entrepreneurship, building the right team, choosing mentors carefully, and why founders must take time to recognise progress.Key TakeawaysWhy reflecting on legacy clarifies decision makingHow small actions can scale meaningful impactThe importance of surrounding yourself with experienced mentorsWhy founders must pause to acknowledge progress

    Choses à Savoir HISTOIRE
    Pourquoi l'opération Babylift est l'un des épisodes les plus controversés de la guerre du Vietnam ?

    Choses à Savoir HISTOIRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 2:43


    En avril 1975, les derniers jours de la guerre du Vietnam se jouent dans le chaos. Les forces nord-vietnamiennes approchent de Saïgon, la capitale du Sud, et l'effondrement du régime sud-vietnamien paraît inévitable. C'est dans ce contexte d'urgence qu'est lancée l'opération Babylift, une vaste évacuation aérienne destinée à transporter des milliers d'enfants vietnamiens vers les États-Unis et d'autres pays occidentaux. Derrière l'image d'un sauvetage humanitaire spectaculaire se cache une histoire complexe, mêlant compassion, improvisation et zones d'ombre.L'opération est officiellement annoncée par le président américain Gerald Ford au début du mois d'avril 1975. Son objectif affiché est simple : évacuer les orphelins vietnamiens menacés par l'avancée communiste et leur offrir une nouvelle vie à l'étranger. En quelques semaines, plus de 3 000 enfants sont transportés, principalement vers les États-Unis, mais aussi vers l'Australie, le Canada et certains pays européens.Pour l'opinion publique occidentale, les images sont saisissantes : des nourrissons emmaillotés, alignés dans des avions militaires, encadrés par des infirmières et des bénévoles. Elles suscitent une vague d'émotion mondiale et renforcent l'idée d'un geste humanitaire massif.Mais très vite, l'opération est frappée par un drame. Le 4 avril 1975, le premier vol Babylift s'écrase peu après le décollage de Saïgon, causant la mort de plus de cent personnes, dont de nombreux enfants. Malgré ce choc, l'opération se poursuit, illustrant la détermination des autorités américaines à accélérer les évacuations.Avec le recul, l'opération Babylift apparaît beaucoup plus controversée qu'il n'y paraît au premier regard. D'abord, tous les enfants évacués n'étaient pas orphelins. Certains avaient encore des parents vivants, qui, dans la panique générale, ont pu croire confier temporairement leurs enfants à des structures d'accueil, sans comprendre qu'ils quitteraient définitivement le pays. Dans d'autres cas, les dossiers d'adoption étaient incomplets ou imprécis.Se pose alors une question éthique majeure : s'agissait-il uniquement de sauver des vies, ou aussi de vider des orphelinats à la hâte, sans vérification rigoureuse ? Pour certains historiens, l'opération répondait aussi à un objectif politique : donner une image positive de l'engagement américain au moment même où la guerre se soldait par un échec.Des décennies plus tard, de nombreux adultes issus de Babylift cherchent encore leurs origines. Certains ont retrouvé leurs familles biologiques, d'autres non. Leur parcours illustre les conséquences humaines durables de cette évacuation massive.L'opération Babylift reste ainsi un symbole ambigu : à la fois acte de solidarité et épisode troublant d'une guerre marquée par la précipitation et la confusion. Elle rappelle que même les gestes présentés comme humanitaires peuvent soulever, avec le temps, des questions profondes sur la responsabilité, le consentement et la mémoire. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

    The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
    382 Travel Meet Cutes

    The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 25:03


    We need some light relief in these tricky times and I found these stories just perfect! Finding love while you're travelling sounds like it belongs in a romantic comedy, but even those must be inspired by truth: this episode has stories from three couples who met in far-flung parts of the world, sometimes both far from home. If you think about all the decisions that led them to be in the same place at the same time, you have to really start thinking that fate is a thing! First up I chat with Edward and Kim, who together tell the story of how they met - and later, how they became a couple and many years later, husband and wife - when Kim decided to head to Tanzania to do some volunteer work before going to graduate school. Next, Hannah Balint explains how she was about to leave Vietnam after living and teaching there, and just a few weeks before her plane took off, she bumped into a handsome Australian in an unusual place. Finally, I talk to my friend Shaney Hudson about how she originally met her Dutch husband. This tale also crosses many continents and it's pretty amazing that love always seems to win the day! Links: Edward Lyimo and Kim Krowne from Pristine Trails - https://pristinetrails.com/ Hannah Balint - https://www.hannahbalintcoaching.com And thanks to Shaney Hudson! Episode 212 - Honeymoons and Weddings - https://notaballerina.com/212 Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/382 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The South East Asia Travel Show
    Stay Up-to-Date with the Dynamic Travel & Tourism Landscapes of South East Asia & Asia Pacific

    The South East Asia Travel Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 2:21


    Who listens to The South East Asia? Where? And Why? In the past 12 months, our weekly podcast was downloaded in 116 countries - the most in a calendar year since we launched in 2020. Listeners log on each week from Algeria to Fiji, Germany to Macau, Peru to Sweden, and Turkey to Vietnam. Our top 5 listener markets are the US, Australia, UK, Thailand and Singapore. In this short introduction, Gary and Hannah guide you through some of the reasons why listeners from around the world keep tuning in to our little show written and produced in Kuala Lumpur!

    Amerika Podcast | BNR
    #333 Cuba Libre?

    Amerika Podcast | BNR

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 46:40


    De Verenigde Staten zorgt ervoor dat de oliekraan naar Cuba dicht gaat. Na Venezuela lijkt het communistische eiland het volgende doelwit in de Donroe-doctrine. Bernard en Jan bespreken wat Trumps doel is en wat Cubaanse Amerikanen ervan vinden. Ook kijken ze naar het Cuba van voor de revolutie. Daarnaast ook de laatste ontwikkelingen in het Epstein-feuilleton. Ghislaine Maxwell zei deze week helemaal niets in haar getuigenis voor het congres. Maar toch is er genoeg nieuws... Welke namen zitten er achter het zwarte lak? Over de Amerika Podcast In de Amerika podcast nemen Bernard Hammelburg en Jan Postma het meeste opmerkelijke nieuws uit Amerika door. Het land van hamburgers, sneakers, Donald Trump en Taylor Swift. Van daklozen, miljardairs en de iPhone. Van tegenstellingen. Bernard en Jan nemen wekelijks een kijkje in de Amerikaanse ziel. Elke donderdag in je podcastfeed! Heb je een vraag, opmerking, kritiek of een compliment. Mail dan naar dewereld@bnr.nl of spreek je vraag in op de Amerika Podcast Whatsapp: 06-28135020. En wie weet win je de Amerika Podcast koffiebeker. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij o.a. ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Jan Postma is Amerikanist en werkt sinds 2009 waar hij meerdere programma's gepresenteerde waaronder BNR Bouwmeesters, Boekenstijn&de Wijk en Zakendoen. Sinds 2018 is hij correspondent in de Verenigde Staten, woonachtig in Washington D.C. Naast de Amerika Podcast maakt hij onder meer Postma in Amerika en is hij regelmatig te horen in de Ochtend‑ en Avondspits. Hij is tevens auteur van het boek De Trump Fluisteraars. Redactie Luc de Klerk Montage Jeanne Heeremans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Austriankiwi Podcast
    Hey Kiwi, mochma a Foto!

    Austriankiwi Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 63:14


    Servus! Wenn ihr uns kontaktieren oder mehr sehen möchtet, geht auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unseren Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@austriankiwipodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) und folgt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jonboy.at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben mit unserer Bekleidungsmarke.Über uns:Ich (Jonny) habe Maria 2019 in Kambodscha kennengelernt. Wir reisten zusammen durch Vietnam, verliebten uns, und ich zog nach Österreich, um Maria zu besuchen – und bin nie wieder gegangen. Wir arbeiten und leben beide hier in Salzburg und lieben es!Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/austriankiwipodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonboy:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jonboy.at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press
    Interview Only w/ Paul Rieckhoff - Politicizing The Pentagon Is The Most Dangerous Thing Trump Can Do

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 70:10 Transcription Available


    In this episode of the Chuck Toddcast, founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff joins for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the football field to the battlefield and into the halls of power. Paul shares how his family's experience with Vietnam shaped his own path into the military and explores why the scars of Iraq and Afghanistan haven't left the same political mark as Vietnam did. The discussion dives into the state of today's all-volunteer military, raising concerns about recruiting under Pete Hegseth's leadership at the Pentagon, the politicization of military culture, and the promotion of a specific ideological agenda within the Department of Defense—including what it means for democracy when the most powerful military in the world operates with fewer checks than ever. The conversation then shifts to the growing power of political independents, with Paul making the case that unaffiliated voters and veteran candidates could serve as a moderating force in American politics. From the potential impact of just a handful of independent senators to why no military veteran has won the presidency since George H.W. Bush, Paul and Chuck explore what it would take to break the two-party stranglehold. They also touch on the challenges of independent media, how national security can be a clarifying lens for consuming news, and why Paul believes every voter should consider declaring independence—arguing it gives them more power, not less. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Paul Rieckhoff joins the Chuck Toddcast 02:00 Why football is the most selfless sport 03:45 Defense in football feels like it has caught up to offense 06:00 How & why did you get into the military? 07:45 Nobody feels the acute impact of politics more than military members 09:00 Impact of Vietnam on Paul’s father & family 11:00 Anyone eligible for the draft in Vietnam were obsessive over details 12:30 No Vietnam vet ever won the presidency, but came close 14:15 Scars from Iraq/Afghanistan haven’t affected politics like Vietnam did 14:45 All-volunteer military is good for military but terrible for democracy 15:30 Shunning NATO would have been unthinkable just a decade ago 16:15 Worried about military recruiting under Pete Hegseth 17:00 Hegseth is waging a culture war from the Pentagon 18:15 Recruiting tactics are recruiting a very specific type of candidate 19:30 Changes in policy are politicizing the military & changing culture 20:45 Hegseth is prioritizing & promoting christianity at the Pentagon 21:15 Trump has the most powerful military & can do what he wants with it 21:45 Most dangerous thing Trump can do is invoke Insurrection Act 22:30 Pentagon press corp has been replaced with propogandists 24:45 The only thing checking Trump is himself & Chairman of Joint Chiefs 26:00 Trump has been more strategic this term, & is ahead of schedule 27:30 Military culture & families historically tend to lean right politically 28:45 Many veterans remain politically unaffiliated 29:45 We haven’t elected a military veteran since George H.W. Bush 30:45 Combat service gives you a true sense of the cost of war 32:30 Washington & Eisenhower closest to being “independent” presidents 33:45 Efforts to get veterans elected to local/state office 36:00 Independents have their leanings but reject the two parties 38:00 A true independent could be the most powerful member of senate 38:45 4-6 independent’s could be a moderating fulcrum in senate 40:30 Even two independents breaking with their caucus would be huge 43:00 How can each party appeal to independent veterans? 46:00 Every voter should declare independence, gives them more power 47:00 Balancing creating vs. ingestion working in independent media 50:00 National security is a great clarifier when consuming news 51:15 Waking up early is the best way to avoid distractions 52:30 Israel’s citizen-military culture creates a lot of activism 53:30 Instability created by Trump has engaged the electorate 55:45 ICE has made the danger posed by administration very immediate 56:45 If running for office was viable for independents, Paul would consider it 58:30 Veterans that want to service should run for office, not join ICESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press
    Chuck's Commentary - Trump Is Sabotaging The Midterms For Republicans + Pam Bondi Has Destroyed The DOJ's Credibility

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 82:58 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Chuck Todd unpacks a week where political theater carried real consequences, from Pam Bondi’s high-profile hearing and the Justice Department’s bruised credibility to renewed controversy over the Epstein files and why Trump appears uneasy about what could surface. Chuck explores how Trump’s actions—from refusing to help key Republicans like John Cornyn in Texas to escalating trade and tariff fights that split his own party—may be doing tactical damage to GOP midterm prospects, even putting critical races in Michigan and beyond at risk. He also examines donor frustration, the political fallout of Trump’s UAE corruption scandal, and why internal Republican divisions could shape whether Democrats win a narrow or sizable House majority. Finally, Chuck looks at the surprisingly strong jobs report, the murky influence of prediction markets, and why, if Democrats ultimately capture the Senate, Trump himself may be the biggest reason why. Then, founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff joins for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the football field to the battlefield and into the halls of power. Paul shares how his family's experience with Vietnam shaped his own path into the military and explores why the scars of Iraq and Afghanistan haven't left the same political mark as Vietnam did. The discussion dives into the state of today's all-volunteer military, raising concerns about recruiting under Pete Hegseth's leadership at the Pentagon, the politicization of military culture, and the promotion of a specific ideological agenda within the Department of Defense—including what it means for democracy when the most powerful military in the world operates with fewer checks than ever. The conversation then shifts to the growing power of political independents, with Paul making the case that unaffiliated voters and veteran candidates could serve as a moderating force in American politics. From the potential impact of just a handful of independent senators to why no military veteran has won the presidency since George H.W. Bush, Paul and Chuck explore what it would take to break the two-party stranglehold. They also touch on the challenges of independent media, how national security can be a clarifying lens for consuming news, and why Paul believes every voter should consider declaring independence—arguing it gives them more power, not less. Finally, Chuck answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 2:00 The Pam Bondi hearing was all theater, but it did matter 3:30 Trump’s cabinet hearings have an audience of one…Trump 4:00 DOJ’s credibility took a massive hit this week 4:45 Grand jury refused to indict Democratic members of congress 6:15 Bondi fanned the flames over Epstein files, now she’s backtracking 7:00 Trump seems awfully nervous about the files, like he’s hiding something 8:30 The question is do the Dems get a large or small majority in the house 10:00 There is a ceiling for Democratic gains 10:45 Trump isn’t interested in helping Republicans in the midterms 11:15 Trump not endorsing Cornyn in Texas put the senate seat in play 12:45 Republican donors are upset Trump won’t help in Texas 14:15 Trump’s UAE corruption scandal the worst of all time 15:45 Trump’s threats over bridge to Canada hurts GOP in Michigan 17:00 Owner of other bridge lobbied Lutnick, now Trump threatens shutdown 17:30 New bridge is good for Michigan, this put Mike Rogers in jeopardy 18:30 Trump is doing tactical harm to their midterm election chances 19:15 Trump’s tariff mess has divided his own party 20:30 Mike Johnson couldn’t stop vote in the house on tariffs 22:00 Trump doesn’t care about the future of the Republican party 23:45 Trump says no to another reconciliation bill, also bad for GOP 25:30 Jobs report was good despite admin officials previewing a bad one 26:15 Are administration officials cashing in on the prediction markets? 27:00 Prediction markets are extraordinarily corruptable 28:30 Higher tax refunds will get eaten by higher costs, not politically helpful 29:45 If Democrats win the senate, they’ll have Donald Trump to thank 31:00 Far right candidate beat the center left coalition in Japan 32:30 Independents need to assert their political power in America 35:00 The country’s political affiliations don’t fix neatly into two boxes 44:00 Races with independents to track 45:15 Ask Chuck 45:30 Isn’t congress responsible for border policy? 51:45 Is the reason Noem hasn’t been fired, that Trump wants on Mt. Rushmore? 54:15 Why do celebrities lend their names to companies that hurt their customers? 59:30 Would moderate Democrats do better running as independents? 1:04:45 Does Utah law to expand Supreme Court open the door for court packing? 1:08:30 What can be done to modernize education, add national service? 1:20:00 Thoughts on sports post-footballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press
    Full Episode - Trump Is Sabotaging The Midterms For Republicans + Politicizing The Pentagon Is The Most Dangerous Thing Trump Can Do

    The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 146:30 Transcription Available


    Is The Most Dangerous Thing Trump Can Do In this episode, Chuck Todd unpacks a week where political theater carried real consequences, from Pam Bondi’s high-profile hearing and the Justice Department’s bruised credibility to renewed controversy over the Epstein files and why Trump appears uneasy about what could surface. Chuck explores how Trump’s actions—from refusing to help key Republicans like John Cornyn in Texas to escalating trade and tariff fights that split his own party—may be doing tactical damage to GOP midterm prospects, even putting critical races in Michigan and beyond at risk. He also examines donor frustration, the political fallout of Trump’s UAE corruption scandal, and why internal Republican divisions could shape whether Democrats win a narrow or sizable House majority. Finally, Chuck looks at the surprisingly strong jobs report, the murky influence of prediction markets, and why, if Democrats ultimately capture the Senate, Trump himself may be the biggest reason why. Then, founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff joins for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the football field to the battlefield and into the halls of power. Paul shares how his family's experience with Vietnam shaped his own path into the military and explores why the scars of Iraq and Afghanistan haven't left the same political mark as Vietnam did. The discussion dives into the state of today's all-volunteer military, raising concerns about recruiting under Pete Hegseth's leadership at the Pentagon, the politicization of military culture, and the promotion of a specific ideological agenda within the Department of Defense—including what it means for democracy when the most powerful military in the world operates with fewer checks than ever. The conversation then shifts to the growing power of political independents, with Paul making the case that unaffiliated voters and veteran candidates could serve as a moderating force in American politics. From the potential impact of just a handful of independent senators to why no military veteran has won the presidency since George H.W. Bush, Paul and Chuck explore what it would take to break the two-party stranglehold. They also touch on the challenges of independent media, how national security can be a clarifying lens for consuming news, and why Paul believes every voter should consider declaring independence—arguing it gives them more power, not less. Finally, Chuck answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:00 The Pam Bondi hearing was all theater, but it did matter 04:30 Trump’s cabinet hearings have an audience of one…Trump 05:00 DOJ’s credibility took a massive hit this week 05:45 Grand jury refused to indict Democratic members of congress 07:15 Bondi fanned the flames over Epstein files, now she’s backtracking 08:00 Trump seems awfully nervous about the files, like he’s hiding something 09:30 The question is do the Dems get a large or small majority in the house 11:00 There is a ceiling for Democratic gains 11:45 Trump isn’t interested in helping Republicans in the midterms 12:15 Trump not endorsing Cornyn in Texas put the senate seat in play 13:45 Republican donors are upset Trump won’t help in Texas 15:15 Trump’s UAE corruption scandal the worst of all time 16:45 Trump’s threats over bridge to Canada hurts GOP in Michigan 18:00 Owner of other bridge lobbied Lutnick, now Trump threatens shutdown 18:30 New bridge is good for Michigan, this put Mike Rogers in jeopardy 19:30 Trump is doing tactical harm to their midterm election chances 20:15 Trump’s tariff mess has divided his own party 21:30 Mike Johnson couldn’t stop vote in the house on tariffs 23:00 Trump doesn’t care about the future of the Republican party 24:45 Trump says no to another reconciliation bill, also bad for GOP 26:30 Jobs report was good despite admin officials previewing a bad one 27:15 Are administration officials cashing in on the prediction markets? 28:00 Prediction markets are extraordinarily corruptable 29:30 Higher tax refunds will get eaten by higher costs, not politically helpful 30:45 If Democrats win the senate, they’ll have Donald Trump to thank 32:00 Far right candidate beat the center left coalition in Japan 33:30 Independents need to assert their political power in America 36:00 The country’s political affiliations don’t fix neatly into two boxes 45:00 Paul Rieckhoff joins the Chuck Toddcast 47:00 Why football is the most selfless sport 48:45 Defense in football feels like it has caught up to offense 51:00 How & why did you get into the military? 52:45 Nobody feels the acute impact of politics more than military members 54:00 Impact of Vietnam on Paul’s father & family 56:00 Anyone eligible for the draft in Vietnam were obsessive over details 57:30 No Vietnam vet ever won the presidency, but came close 59:15 Scars from Iraq/Afghanistan haven’t affected politics like Vietnam did 59:45 All-volunteer military is good for military but terrible for democracy 1:00:30 Shunning NATO would have been unthinkable just a decade ago 1:01:15 Worried about military recruiting under Pete Hegseth 1:02:00 Hegseth is waging a culture war from the Pentagon 1:03:15 Recruiting tactics are recruiting a very specific type of candidate 1:04:30 Changes in policy are politicizing the military & changing culture 1:05:45 Hegseth is prioritizing & promoting christianity at the Pentagon 1:06:15 Trump has the most powerful military & can do what he wants with it 1:06:45 Most dangerous thing Trump can do is invoke Insurrection Act 1:07:30 Pentagon press corp has been replaced with propogandists 1:09:45 The only thing checking Trump is himself & Chairman of Joint Chiefs 1:11:00 Trump has been more strategic this term, & is ahead of schedule 1:12:30 Military culture & families historically tend to lean right politically 1:13:45 Many veterans remain politically unaffiliated 1:14:45 We haven’t elected a military veteran since George H.W. Bush 1:15:45 Combat service gives you a true sense of the cost of war 1:17:30 Washington & Eisenhower closest to being “independent” presidents 1:18:45 Efforts to get veterans elected to local/state office 1:21:00 Independents have their leanings but reject the two parties 1:23:00 A true independent could be the most powerful member of senate 1:23:45 4-6 independent’s could be a moderating fulcrum in senate 1:25:30 Even two independents breaking with their caucus would be huge 1:28:00 How can each party appeal to independent veterans? 1:31:00 Every voter should declare independence, gives them more power 1:32:00 Balancing creating vs. ingestion working in independent media 1:35:00 National security is a great clarifier when consuming news 1:36:15 Waking up early is the best way to avoid distractions 1:37:30 Israel’s citizen-military culture creates a lot of activism 1:38:30 Instability created by Trump has engaged the electorate 1:40:45 ICE has made the danger posed by administration very immediate 1:41:45 If running for office was viable for independents, Paul would consider it 1:43:30 Veterans that want to service should run for office, not join ICE 1:47:45 Races with independents to track 1:49:00 Ask Chuck 1:49:15 Isn’t congress responsible for border policy? 1:55:30 Is the reason Noem hasn’t been fired, that Trump wants on Mt. Rushmore? 1:58:00 Why do celebrities lend their names to companies that hurt their customers? 2:03:15 Would moderate Democrats do better running as independents? 2:08:30 Does Utah law to expand Supreme Court open the door for court packing? 2:12:15 What can be done to modernize education, add national service? 2:23:45 Thoughts on sports post-footballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why It Matters
    S2E61: Strategic calculations behind India's trade deals flurry

    Why It Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 32:02


    India's new trade pacts with the EU and US, and the big question: Will Delhi revisit its decision to abandon RCEP? Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests. A flurry of trade agreements announced by India – first, a “mother of all trade deals” FTA with the European Union, and days later, a framework deal with the US that saw Washington slashing its punitive tariffs on Indian exports to levels just below that of Vietnam and Malaysia, involves wider strategic calculations on every side. In this wide-ranging conversation, host Ravi Velloor speaks with Ambassador Jawed Ashraf, Chairman of India Trade Promotion Organisation and former foreign policy aide to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Having served as envoy to Singapore and France, he weighs in on the thinking behind the deals, India’s newfound confidence to sign on to market-opening agreements, and the chances of India revisiting its decision to abandon the Asean-backed RCEP, or Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. They both discuss India’s trade imperatives, the tighter embrace by India of the European Union which is itself adjusting to a multipolar world, and how quality trade agreements help set the stage for foreign direct investment flows and stronger strategic ties. They also chat about the calibrated opening that India is making with China, even as it is not yet ready to revisit entering RCEP. Highlights (click/tap above) 1:08 India withdrawal from RCEP and focus on bilateral relations 5:15 A greater alignment of trade with geopolitics 8:46 Roots of India’s “self-confidence” to sign trade deals 11:07 What the trade deals mean for ordinary Indians 14:11 EU looks to India, Taiwan in the AI age 18:14 EU-India, and a message to the US 20:53 Did Trump negotiate with a “gun to India’s head”? 24:18 Why stress on defence in US-India trade deal 27:01 RCEP: A calibrated opening is ongoing with China Read Ravi's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP Follow Ravi on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Straits Times Audio Features
    S2E61: Strategic calculations behind India's trade deals flurry

    The Straits Times Audio Features

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 32:02


    India's new trade pacts with the EU and US, and the big question: Will Delhi revisit its decision to abandon RCEP? Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests. A flurry of trade agreements announced by India – first, a “mother of all trade deals” FTA with the European Union, and days later, a framework deal with the US that saw Washington slashing its punitive tariffs on Indian exports to levels just below that of Vietnam and Malaysia, involves wider strategic calculations on every side. In this wide-ranging conversation, host Ravi Velloor speaks with Ambassador Jawed Ashraf, Chairman of India Trade Promotion Organisation and former foreign policy aide to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Having served as envoy to Singapore and France, he weighs in on the thinking behind the deals, India’s newfound confidence to sign on to market-opening agreements, and the chances of India revisiting its decision to abandon the Asean-backed RCEP, or Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. They both discuss India’s trade imperatives, the tighter embrace by India of the European Union which is itself adjusting to a multipolar world, and how quality trade agreements help set the stage for foreign direct investment flows and stronger strategic ties. They also chat about the calibrated opening that India is making with China, even as it is not yet ready to revisit entering RCEP. Highlights (click/tap above) 1:08 India withdrawal from RCEP and focus on bilateral relations 5:15 A greater alignment of trade with geopolitics 8:46 Roots of India’s “self-confidence” to sign trade deals 11:07 What the trade deals mean for ordinary Indians 14:11 EU looks to India, Taiwan in the AI age 18:14 EU-India, and a message to the US 20:53 Did Trump negotiate with a “gun to India’s head”? 24:18 Why stress on defence in US-India trade deal 27:01 RCEP: A calibrated opening is ongoing with China Read Ravi's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP Follow Ravi on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Talk Birdie To Me
    Feedback: Australian Open (Mens & Womens), A Shark Concession, and Nick Reviews a Wolfpackers Putting

    Talk Birdie To Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 15:48


    A feedback pod today with some cracking messages to chat through.We start with a couple on the Australian Open cancellation, on day one, that Nick and Mark spoke about recently. Raymond has written in and he was caddying that day, and remembers it very clearly, he runs through what he was seeing on the day. And Brad, who narrowly missed qualifying for the Open that year and went along with his wife to watch the tournament - unfortunately the day was, obviously, cut short!Phillip has some news on the Australian Women's Open which he asks Nick to confirm, or otherwise.McDougal has a view on this weeks comments about The Players Championship. Mark heard us discussing conceding holes last week and Nick and Mark noting how rare it is, he points out a very famous occasion from an Aussie! Andrew listened to Nick and Mark's 7 predictions, and has a prediction of his own.And after the turn, we review the putting technique of journalist and wolfpacker Jon Ralph who was playing with Mark last week, and was caught on camera putting to save par. We ask Nick O'Hern to analyse Ralphy's putting technique. Is he impressed or underwhelmed?Kevin from Vietnam writes to Nick with his views on the courses in that country, Nick knows it well having played golf there a number of times.And we read a note from Brenton of the Woodburn-Evans Head Golf Club in NSW who recently had a significant theft at the club, and are putting on a great day in March to raise funds for recovery. You can find out more here.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;And watchMynumbers and Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NPPBC Audio Sermons
    The Importance of Hope in Faith

    NPPBC Audio Sermons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 53:21


    Privilege of Being in God’s House Gratitude for the freedom and presence of the Spirit of God. Many people would love to be in a place where the spirit of God is free. It is a privilege to be in God’s house. Romans Chapter 4 Reading of Romans 4:17-25 and verse 16. Focus on faith and grace. It is of faith that it might be by grace. The promise might be sure to all the seed. Not to that only which is of the law, but also which is of the faith of Abraham. Abraham: Father of Many Nations Abraham as the father of many nations, not just Israel. God told Abraham, “I’m going to make you a father of many nations.” All are children of Abraham through faith, not the law. Abraham pleased God through belief, not law-keeping. The law had yet to be given. Abraham came because he believed God. Abraham’s Faith God’s promise to Abraham to make him a father of many nations. Sarah was barren. Abraham didn’t have any children. Abraham believed God despite his age (100 years old) and Sarah’s age (90 years old). Abraham believed God. It was imputed to him for righteousness. Righteousness imputed to Abraham because of belief, not personal righteousness or worthiness. Not because Abraham was righteous. Not because Abraham deserved righteousness. Not because he was worthy of righteousness. But because he believed God. Importance of Faith Without faith, it is impossible to please God. God puts such a value on faith. When any soul will simply believe God in spite of all the circumstances, in spite of all the situations. God imputes righteousness to those who believe. Righteousness of Christ imputed at the moment of faith. We believed. Hope in a Hopeless World Hope is very important. The world has lost hope, even the lost. Wickedness abounds and it’s getting worse. Political changes have not brought righteousness. A lot of people thought when Trump got in office that somehow this country would turn around and get righteous. We’re no closer to God than we were two years ago. Evidence of lack of revival: no abandonment of sin, no church filling. If things were really getting right, brother, we’d see it in the church. It ain’t here. It’s growing more wicked every day. Encouragement to keep hope. Don’t let anything steal your hope. Advice to avoid negative influences: turn off TV and radio, open the Bible. Turn your TV off. Turn your radio off. And open up your Bible. Stop the influences of the devil. Hope as a Necessity Hope is absolutely necessary for the people of God. Despair and worry heard in voices of men at a gathering. There were some of them that were sharing before church, and some of them shared even after we had started. I could hear the despair in their voice. I could hear the worry and the concern. Concern is valid, but must be balanced with hope in God. Without a vision, you’ll perish. We cannot as the people of God in good faith talk about it without still having hope in God. Faith and hope are linked; faith precedes hope. If you’ve got faith hope’s right behind you. The more faith you have, the greater hope you’ll have as well. 1 Corinthians 13: faith, hope, and charity (love). Love is the greatest, but in good company with faith and hope. Now abideth these three. Faith, hope, and charity. But the greatest of these is charity. Need for hope in the church. We need to have hope in our heart tonight. We need to have a hope down in our soul. With God, anything can happen. When God’s involved, anything can happen. Believe God and let hope save each day. What we need to do is believe God and then let hope save us each and every day. Hope as Verb and Noun Hope is both an action (verb) and a thing (noun). Hope is both a verb and a noun. It is both an action and a thing. Like faith and love, hope is a real thing. Faith is an action, but faith is also a thing. Love is an action, but it is also a noun. It is a thing. Appreciation for people with hope who haven’t given up on God. I love to meet people that have got hope. I like to meet people that ain’t give up on God. They’ve not laid down on God. They’ve not quit believing in God. Hope leads to expecting God to move in unexpected ways. God’s going to do something that they ain’t expecting, that God’s going to move in a way they’ve never seen, that God’s going to come in and help them in a way that they can’t even understand or foresee. Hope should follow faith. If you’ve got faith, you ought to have some hope with you. Hope ought to follow your faith. Many Christians seem to lack hope. I see a lot of people that ain’t got much hope. I talk to Christian people, good Christian people. And when you talk to them, it seems like they don’t give up. They just throw it in the towel. Losing belief in God leads to hopelessness. When they quit believing in God, they quit believing God can do something. Focus on the present and the work to be done. I’m still breathing. I’ve still got a day ahead of me if God wakes me up and the sun shines again. We’ve got work to do. Need for hope to avoid emotional and spiritual backsliding. You’ll get so far down the ditch that you’ll end up backslidden emotionally and spiritually. You’ll get to the place where you sell out on faith and you sit down on God and suddenly, amen, everything that is wrong begins to come your way. Reaping hard things from sowing bad things. You’ll begin to reap hard things because you’ve sown bad things. Even without understanding God’s plan, hope is essential. Even though we cannot see what God is doing, we do not know what moment in time, what dispensation we’re in. What I can tell you is that we still need hope today. Abraham believed against hope. Abraham, who against hope, believed in hope. Hope is part of faith. Hope’s part of our faith. These three abideth, faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is hope. Believing Against Hope Abraham believed against hope (Romans 4:18). Every earthly argument or sense was not supporting what God was telling Abraham. Everything that God told Abraham, the worldly argument, the worldly sense, the worldly rationality, The worldly experience would tell Abraham that’s not going to happen. Worldly rationality says it’s impossible, but God can do anything. It cannot be. It is impossible. There’s no need to believe in that because that is not reality. It is not something that can occur. Believing God despite circumstances allows hope to flourish. When everything says it cannot be. It still can be. Believing in God Believing in hope means believing in God (verse 17). Before him whom he believed even God. Believing in God overrides worldly rationale and human experience. If you’re believing in God today, all bets are off as far as the world’s rationale. All bets are off is on human experience. God can change situations even when doctors say nothing can be done. You may have been to a thousand doctors and every one of them tell you, Nope, there is nothing that can be done. But brother, when you put it in God’s hands, it can change. Question of who to believe: doctors, lawyers, personal experience, or God. Do you believe the doctors? Do you believe the lawyer? Do you believe that person? Do you believe your experience, your own rationale, your own common sense? God can do anything, including wondrous miracles. All of those things are nothing to my God. Because God can do anything. God acts when humans cannot. God did it because you couldn’t do it. God did it because nobody else could do it. God did it to show you He could do it. Believing in God despite terrible circumstances. There are circumstances in my life that are terrible, and I have no idea how this is going to turn out. Anything is possible with prayer and belief. If you’ll keep praying and you’ll keep believing, friend, anything is possible. God’s timing differs from human timing; patience is needed. God’s timing ain’t your timing. So just be patient. Human solutions to God problems don’t work. His wife said, I’ve come up with a human solution to a God problem. What you need is not a human solution, but you need the God solution. Trusting God with all your heart leads to directed steps. If I trust in Him with all my heart and lean not to my own understanding but in all my ways acknowledge Him that He will direct my steps. God fixes what humans cannot. You’re liable to find out He fixes what can’t be fixed by humans. God’s Abilities Believing in God who is able to do all things. Abraham believed in any help because he was believing, number one, in God who is able to do all things. Believing in God who can quicken the dead. He was believing that God was able to quicken the dead. This God had power to raise someone up from the dead. Believing in God who calls things that are not as though they were. When God talks about something that has not happened, he’s speaking to it as if it will happen because he will make it happen. God will speak it as if it has already happened. Need for More Faith Need for more faith. I need more faith. I need to believe God for more than what I’m believing. Trusting God for things that are impossible for humans. When you trust God and believe Him for things that you can’t fix, you can’t do. Daily choice to believe God or the world. Every day when you get up, you’re going to have to make a choice. Am I going to believe God today or am I going to believe the world? Believing God leads to the birth of hope. If you believe God, friend, hope is born again right in your soul. Abraham’s Strength in Faith Abraham was not weak in faith. Abraham was strong in the faith. Abraham believed God when asked to sacrifice Isaac. Take your only son Isaac up there and offer him up as a sacrifice unto me. Abraham believed God would provide a sacrifice. God will provide himself a lamb for the sacrifice. Abraham believed God could raise Isaac from the dead. He believed in his heart that if God allowed him to take that boy, that he’d raise him from the dead. Overcoming Weakness in Faith Problem of weakness in faith. I think that’s part of our problem today. Faith can move mountains (Matthew 21:21). If we had faith we’d say to the mountain be you moved and cast into the sea and it would be. Abraham’s example of not considering his own body as dead. Being not weak in the faith, he considered not his own body, now need. Not letting the mind dictate faith. Abraham did not let his mind dictate what God was saying, whether it be possible or impossible. Not staggering at the promise of God through unbelief. He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in the faith, giving glory to God. Being fully persuaded that God could perform what He promised. Being fully persuaded what he had promised, he was also able to perform. Value of Hope Faith, hope, and charity (love) are all important. These three things abide. Faith, hope, and charity. The greatest of these is charity. Need for hope. You need a lot of hope, by the way. Wake up with enough faith to produce hope for the day. You need to wake up in the morning with enough faith to produce more hope so that you have hope to do you all day long. Losing hope leads to stopping. The minute you run out of hope, the minute you sit down. The minute you quit working for God, the minute we quit living for God and serving God and reading and studying and seeking God, when you lose hope, you just stop. Hope is essential for survival, like for prisoners of war. The main thing that those prisoners of war in Vietnam needed, the main thing they needed was hope that they’d get out. Hope can lift one out of pits, depression, and hurt. It’ll lift you up out of that pit that you’re in, that depression that you’re in, that hurt that you’re feeling. Hope is powerful and can save. Hope will save you. It’s that powerful. Hope from the Scriptures Hope comes from the Scriptures (Romans 15:4). Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning. That we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Faith comes from hearing the Word of God. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Increased faith leads to bold hope. As your faith is increased, brother, hope becomes bold within yourself. Need for hope at all times, not just in church. You don’t need it on Wednesday and Sunday. You need hope on Thursday morning. You need some good hope on Friday morning. The world should see hope in Christians. Reckon why they’d ever ask you about Christ if when they see or hear you, all they see is somebody that has no hope. The lost are the most hopeless. If there’s anybody hopeless, It’s the lost. Without hope in Christ, life is miserable (1 Corinthians 15:19). If I had hope in this life only in Christ, I’d be of all men most miserable. God of Hope The Word of God gives hope and sustains belief. The Word of God was meant to give us hope because it gives us faith. Hope keeps serving and fighting and helping and it’ll sustain you. God is the God of hope (Romans 15:13). Now the God of hope, fill you with all joy and peace and believing. Prayer for God to fill with joy, peace, and belief. I pray that He fill you with all joy and peace and believing. Abounding in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost. That ye may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost. Supercharged Hope The Holy Ghost supercharges hope. The Holy Ghost then gets into hope. It gets supercharged at that point. Hope begins to do unexpected things. Suddenly hope begins to do things you didn’t know hope could do. The power of the Holy Ghost brings action. When you get the power of the Holy Ghost into something, you better get out of its way. Because it’s fixing to do something. Hopelessness leads to despair. So many people have got their head down, which infers to me they’ve lost hope, which means they’re not believing God. Christians should never be hopeless. You’re never hopeless. Simple faith in Christ produces supercharged hope. That simple faith in Christ produces a supercharged hope that has power to lift you up out of depression, lift you up out of the pit, lift you up out of that hard place. God can do what no one else can do. God can do what no one else can do. Hope as an Anchor Hebrews 6:18-19: hope as a strong consolation. By two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation. Lay hold upon the hope set before us. Who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us. Hope is both an action and a thing. Hope is both a verb and a noun. Hope is an action and a thing. Hope is the answer and a supercharged power. Out there in front of you is hope. Out there in front of you is the answer, the hope that you need. You’ll experience hope as a thing. A supercharged. Holy Spirit-filled thing. A power unlike anything else on the earth. Hope changes perspective. Give somebody real hope. Their perspective changes on every circumstance. Loss of hope leads to despair and suicide. If you take their hope away, you know what they do these days? They try to kill themselves. Need to exercise faith to increase hope. You better keep working on hope. Hope will rescue and save. Hope’s going to rescue you. Hope’s going to save you. Hope as an anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19). Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul. Hope leads to Christ’s presence. Hope will lead you into His presence. Need to be at the feet of the One who can do all things. The one thing you need, more than anything else, is to be at the feet of the One who can do all things. Hope takes one to Christ. Your hope took you there. Hopelessness leads to quitting. You take a person that’s hopeless and you know what they want to do? They want to quit. Hope leads to seeking Jesus. Somebody that’s filled with hope is going to find themselves at the feet of Jesus one more time. Hope is supercharged by the Holy Ghost. Hope is supercharged of the Holy Ghost. Hope is brought by the Scriptures. It is brought to us by the Scriptures. Hope is a refuge and a sure anchor. God has said it before us that we might lay hold upon it as a refuge. It is a sure and steadfast anchor of our… Hope leads into the presence of Christ. It takes me into the presence of Christ. Creation’s Groaning and Hope’s Saving Power All creation groans (Romans 8:22). We know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. Everyone experiences problems. Every one of you have got problems. Choice to believe God and have hope or go farther down. They can either believe God. In that moment, they can either believe God and watch hope be born and supercharged powerfully enter into their life and lift them out of that circumstance or they will go farther down. Saved by hope (Romans 8:24). For we are saved by hope. Hope saves like a life preserver. Like a life preserver, when I’m going under it, Hope saves me. Hope lifts one up when feeling overwhelmed. When it feels like you’re just so far down that you ain’t going to come up again, and suddenly you feel like something grabbed a hold of you and just hit you right back down. That was hope. Hope replaces negative emotions with positive ones. A smile replaced the frame. And confidence the worry. And boldness the fear. Hope is always available in Christ. In Christ, there is always hope. Hope rescues and lifts up. Hope, it didn’t rescue you. It didn’t lift you up out of that where you said it didn’t pull you right back up to hope it saved you. Waiting with Patience Hope is born of faith. Hope is born of faith. When there is no faith, there is no hope. More faith leads to more hope. The more faith you have, the more hope is born. Hope lifts above the world’s troubles. Hope will save you. Hope will lift you above the waves of this world and the wretchedness we live in and the groaning and the pain. Hope is for things not seen (Romans 8:24-25). Hope that is seen is not hope. If we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Patience is needed while waiting for God’s promise. If we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Hope sustains while waiting. That hope will be what sustains you as you wait for it. Hope is an anchor of the soul. Hope will hold you. As an anchor of the soul. Hope leads closer to God. That hope is taking you right into him. Hope leads into the holiest of holies. It’s walking you closer and closer to him. Until it goes right inside, within the veil, behind the curtain, to the holies of holies. God does what no one else can do. God did something that nobody else could do. Patience allows hope to work until God fulfills His promise. With patience while hope did its work in sustaining and saving day after day moment after moment until finally God does what God said he’d do. Once the promise is seen, there is no more need for hope. Once you see it, you no longer have to hope for it no more. Faith, hope, and charity (love) are essential. Faith, hope, and charity. These three. Gratitude for hope. Thank God for Hope. Believing and carrying on despite uncertainty. You just keep carrying on. And you keep believing. Hope it keeps up. God’s plan is good. What a good plan He came up with, honey. Use faith, hope, and love. You’ve got them. Use them. Invitation to be filled with hope. I’d like to see you leave here filled with hope. Filled with hope. Let God save and help. Let him save you tonight. Let him help you.

    HSBC Global Viewpoint: Banking and Markets
    Under the Banyan Tree – Can Vietnam hit its own high targets?

    HSBC Global Viewpoint: Banking and Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 15:01


    Fred welcomes Senior ASEAN Economist Yun Liu to the podcast to talk Vietnam's lofty economic goals and whether a growth target of at least 10% year-on-year is achievable.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/kGTvZk9Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

    Born In Silicon Valley
    What Your Eye Really Shows

    Born In Silicon Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 37:37


    Can a 45-second eye scan predict a heart attack, stroke, or Alzheimer's before symptoms even appear? In this episode, Jake Aaron Villarreal sits down with Jeff Dunkel, CEO of Optain, a health technology company using AI and computer vision to turn the eye into a window for systemic health. Jeff discusses the groundbreaking field of oculomics and how Optain's non-invasive camera is democratizing preventative care globally—from high-end clinics to rural hospitals in Vietnam and shopping malls in the UAE. They dive deep into the transition from status-quo diagnostics to rapid, scalable screening that could save millions of lives and billions in healthcare costs. Discover how Jeff's early career at J&J and his "man in the arena" mentality are driving Optain to redefine medical standards. Whether you are interested in AI's role in medicine, the challenges of scaling a health-tech startup, or the future of preventative wellness, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the next frontier of human longevity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey of a Startup Founder 08:36 The Path to Leadership in Healthcare 10:32 Revolutionizing Healthcare with Eye Screening Technology 14:14 Preventative Healthcare: A New Approach to Disease Management 17:30 Revolutionizing Health Screening 19:25 Innovative Diagnostic Technology 23:22 Global Impact and Accessibility 27:44 Future Vision for Eye Health 31:16 Disrupting the Status Quo 35:22 Building a Winning Team Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal leads the top AI recruitment firm in Silicon Valley, www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and going behind the scenes to tell their founders' journeys. If you are growing an AI startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

    Multipolarista
    Vietnam prepares for new war with USA, aimed at China

    Multipolarista

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 36:23


    The USA is waging a new cold war on China, and trying to recruit countries in the Asia-Pacific region to join it. Vietnam refuses, and is making plans for a potential second war with the United States. Ben Norton explains the complex geopolitics of Southeast Asia and the US empire's strategy. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NncakfDmrxU Topics 0:00 Cold War Two against China 1:00 Vietnam's "bamboo diplomacy" 2:18 Vietnam prepares for new war with USA 4:07 US-Vietnam relations 5:38 Fears of US interventionism 7:22 US National Security Strategy 8:10 Monroe (Donroe) Doctrine 9:08 US "Indo-Pacific" strategy 10:55 US imperialism 12:51 China-Vietnam relations 13:38 Non-Aligned Movement 14:10 BRICS 14:49 Vietnam's economy: GDP 15:38 Incomes in Vietnam 16:54 Investment-led growth 17:44 Vietnam's manufacturing exports 18:18 Socialist market economy 19:30 Vietnam's "Four Nos" policy 20:51 Vietnam's "2nd US Invasion Plan" 23:48 US-backed "color revolution" fears 25:03 Shift in US imperial strategy 27:17 Divide and conquer 28:24 Trump, Biden, Obama 29:07 Vietnam & China share vision 30:02 China & Vietnam deepen ties 30:43 China-Vietnam conflict 32:21 ASEAN 33:28 Thailand foreign policy 34:41 Southeast Asian model 35:39 Outro

    The Wake Up Call
    Food In Vietnam

    The Wake Up Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 6:04


    Kevin just got back from Vietnam and says the food was unreal—cheap, nonstop, and everywhere.

    Peter Hart's Military History
    Ep264: Beggar Me - The POW Camp (Bits and Bobs)

    Peter Hart's Military History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 42:04


    Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.The book is available now.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiVisit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Join a river cruise to the battlefields of Waterloo, WW1, WW2 and Vietnam: https://historycruises.com/Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: https://buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Love of Cinema
    "Escape From Alcatraz": Films of 1979 + "Send Help" Mini-Review

    The Love of Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 69:34


    The boys thought the San Francisco Super Bowl was so boring, we checked ourselves into Alcatraz! The random year generator spun 1979, a year we've visited in the past (Apocalypse Now Director's Cut, The Warriors, 1941, Mad Max), and “Escape From Alcatraz” was the perfect movie for this frigid February weekend. After John gave us a mini-review of “Send Help”, we grabbed some beers and discussed! linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro; 06:04 “Send Help” mini-review; 12:28 1979 Year in Review; 30:19 Films of 1979: “Escape From Alcatraz”; 1:04:24 What You Been Watching?; 1:08:15 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Clint Eastwood, Don Siegel, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, J. Campbell Bruce, Richard Tuggle, Sam Raimi, Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Fred Ward, Paul Benjamin, Larry Hankin. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Recommendations: Fallout, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, They Live, John Carpenter, The Muppet Series, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Pitt.  Additional Tags: Golden Gate Bridge, Old Man Marley, Home Alone, Shawshenk Redemption, Gordon Ramsay, Thelma Schoonmaker, Stephen King's It, The Tenant, Rosemary's Baby, The Pianist, Cul-de-Sac, AI, The New York City Marathon, Apartments, Tenants, Rent Prices, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, Amazon, Robotics, AMC, IMAX Issues, Tron, The Dallas Cowboys, Short-term memory loss, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Netflix, AMC Times Square, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, MGM, Amazon Prime, Marvel, Sony, Conclave, Here, Venom: The Last Dance, Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Apple Podcasts, West Side Story, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Melbourne, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike, Peter Weir, Jidaigeki, chambara movies, sword fight, samurai, ronin, Meiji Restoration, plague, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, casket maker, Seven Samurai, Roshomon, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, Stellan Skarsgard, the matt and mark movie show.The Southern District's Waratah Championship, Night of a Thousand Stars, The Pan Pacific Grand Prix (The Pan Pacifics), Jeff Bezos, Rupert Murdoch, Larry Ellison, David Ellison, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg.   

    Maine Outdoor Enthusiast
    The Last True Woodsmen

    Maine Outdoor Enthusiast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 65:50


    Today, we sit down with men who lived the Maine woods in a different era...a time when the woods were remote, gear was simple, and skill mattered more than anything.We discuss their early trips to camp, the years they served during Vietnam, how the woods have changed, and the personal stories (both humorous and hard) that shaped who they became. This podcast is really about identity and a way of life that is quietly disappearing.They are lived experiences from a generation that learned the outdoors (trial by fire, if you will), through patience, hardship, and time.The Last True Woodsmen is less about the past…and more about what still remains.#TheLastTrueWoodsmen #MaineOutdoors #OutdoorHeritage #NorthWoods #deercamp Check us out on the web at:https://www.maineoutdoorenthusiast.comContact:maineoutdoorenthusiast@gmail.com

    Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne
    Episode 3202 –  The Wall That Heals Brings Education and Remembrance to Belmont County

    Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 8:59


    Episode 3202 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam War educational event coming to Bridgeport, WV. The featured story is titled: Educators urged to bring students to Wall That Heals in Belmont County and … Continue reading →

    MedicalMissions.com Podcast
    Demons, Dangers, and Detachments; 3 Fierce Enemies of Kingdom Preparation and Perseverance

    MedicalMissions.com Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


    Those who hope to honor God and advance Jesus' Kingdom face powerful opposition from spiritual, physical, and psychological enemies. Successful launching and long term fruitfulness depends on recognizing and, in dependence on the Holy Spirit, waging war against those enemies.

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    Thecuriousmanspodcast
    Matthew Delmont Interview Episode 632

    Thecuriousmanspodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 53:32


    In this episode, I speak with historian Matthew F. Delmont, author of Until the Last Gun Is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the Fight to Save America's Soul. We discuss the untold story of Vietnam veterans who became leaders in the antiwar movement — challenging the meaning of patriotism, confronting government power, and shaping how Americans remember the war. From battlefield experiences to political activism, Delmont reveals how veterans fought to reclaim America's moral compass — and why their story still matters today. We talk about Corretta Scott King's activism and how she shaped her husband's views as well as Dwight "Skip" Johnson, a Medal of Honor winner and what his life looked like after Vietnam

    Vietnam Innovators
    Danish Ambassador: Can Vietnam achieve NET ZERO by 2050? | EP 377

    Vietnam Innovators

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 33:55


    Listen to this episode on YoutubeAnd explore many amazing articles about the pioneers at: https://vietcetera.com/vn/bo-suu-tap/vietnam-innovatorFeel free to leave any questions or invitations for business cooperation at hello@vni-digest.com

    Behind The Mission
    BTM255 – Jesse Gould – Heroic Hearts Project and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

    Behind The Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 32:56


    Show SummaryOn this episode, we have a conversation Today we're having a conversation with Jesse Gould, founder of the Heroic Hearts Project and a former Army Ranger, about what it means for veterans to heal when traditional systems don't have all the answers. Heroic Hearts works with leading medical researchers to improve veterans access to psychedelic programs for the treatment of PTSD.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestJesse Gould is Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a means of addressing the current mental health crisis among veterans. The Heroic Hearts Project has raised over $350,000 in scholarships from donors including Dr. Bronner's and partnered with the world's leading ayahuasca treatment centers, as well as sponsoring psychiatric applications with the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Georgia.  Jesse helps shape treatment programs and spreads awareness of plant medicine as a therapeutic method. He has spoken globally about psychedelics and mental health, and received accolades including being recognized as one of the Social Entrepreneurs To Watch For In 2020 by Cause Artist. Driven by a mission to help military veterans struggling with mental trauma, he is best known for his own inspiring battle with PTSD and his recovery through ayahuasca therapy. Jesse's work can be seen and heard at NY Times, Breaking Convention, San Francisco Psychedelic Liberty Summit, People of Purchase, The Freq, Psychedelics Today Podcast, Kyle Kingsbury Podcast, Cause Artist, and The GrowthOp. Links Mentioned During the EpisodeHeroic Hearts Project WebsiteThe Veterans Guide to Psychedelics on AmazonThe Veteran's Field Manual for Psychedelics on Amazon PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor Veteran Ready program. This program offers a short, self-paced online training experience that builds foundational understanding of military culture and practical skills for supporting Veterans, service members, and their families with respect and confidence. Large organizations like the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association can partner with PsychArmor to provide this military-cultural education to their members, helping teams, departments, and entire workforces become more Veteran Ready and better connected to the military-connected community.. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/pages/veteran-ready Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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    山羌閱覽室
    EP.231|就像隨筆作家一樣生活《像隨筆作家一樣生活》

    山羌閱覽室

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 16:52


    這本書的文章都短短的,很輕鬆就能讀完。 回頭看以前還不夠成熟的自己,可能會覺得有點幼稚, 但那其實就是當下真實的感受。 隨筆的存在,就是為了記錄那一刻的想法。 隨著經歷不同的事情、走過不同階段, 我們自然會有新的理解與領悟。 不用否定自己,也不用覺得丟臉。 因為有以前,才會有現在。 《山羌閱覽室》期待每週一次為你而讀,也聊聊我為什麼迷上這書, 請持續每週三收聽,我們約定用一年時間認識52本書吧! 願每本書曾給我的力量,透過節目傳遞給你, 亦或許在其中你能找到值得一讀再讀的深愛篇章。 連俞涵 FB https://www.facebook.com/babyfishtube IG https://www.instagram.com/lienbaby ・ 節目監製|凱特文化 K.A.T.E Publishing/Intergrate Marketing 合作洽談|podcast相關合作請來信 katedog@ms35.hinet.net 聆聽回饋|cindyharriet@gmail.com ・ 視覺設計|萬亞雰 製作統籌|Dory 節目剪輯|房子共同工作室 音樂來源| Falling Slowly by Peter McIsaac Short forest ambience, birds, distant river, Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam (sound from https://www.zapsplat.com)>)>) -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    Podcast UFO
    Guest AudioBlog: A Conversation Worth Remembering

    Podcast UFO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 3:44 Transcription Available


    by Albert WainIn 2015, while handling an inspection claim for damaged furniture in Buffalo, New York, I met with a client at his home. He was around eighty years old and wore a cast on one arm. As we walked through his condo inspecting the damaged pieces, he explained that he was battling bone cancer in his arm and that his wife of many years had recently passed away.At one point, he brought me into a room lined with photographs of various aircraft. He told me he was a retired Air Force officer who had flown many combat missions in Korea and Vietnam. This, he explained, was his room of memories. He spoke easily about his time in the military, and it was clear he was enjoying the conversation. When we finished the inspection, I asked if we might sit for a while and visit before I headed out. He smiled and said, “That sounds nice.”Read more →Albert Wain's UFO Encounter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdH4zfVEyUI&t=240s

    The Wake Up Call
    Wake Up Call Full Show 2-9-26

    The Wake Up Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 68:40


    The world's okayest morning radio show offers you the entire broadcast from today with none of the music and limited commercials. Try to enjoy!

    The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters
    PREVIEW: Epochs #249 | Vietnam Navy SEALs

    The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 22:12


    This week Beau chats about Navy SEAL operations in Vietnam in 1967.