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Chevron signs an agreement to invest $7 billion in Venezuela to double its oil production in five years. We hear from the Chevron CEO & U.S. Energy Secretary in Caracas; President Donald Trump says he was joking when he posted the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed the Trump Strait. He is also asked about the resumption of U.S. and Iran trading missile strikes for the past several days; Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hosts technology company CEOs at 'G20 Innovation Ministerial' in North Carolina to discuss development of Artificial Intelligence; U.S. House Democrats meet on possible changes to party rules after two House Democrats voted with Republicans to advance Republican bills that were set to fail; House defeats a proposed Constitutional Amendment to require the Supreme Court have nine justices; House Intelligence Committee holds a hearing on national security threats that includes a discussion of Chinese spying; Wreath-laying at the World War II Memorial in Washington on this V-J Day, marking the Allies' victory over Japan that ended World War II in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victory over Japan Day or VJ Day marks the day the Empire of Japan surrendered in 1945, which ended World War II. September 2, 1945: The formal signing of the surrender documents took place aboard the Battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, which is officially recognized as VJ Day in the United States. September 3, is marked in China and the Philippines. August 14-15, 1945: Japan announced its intent to surrender, and Emperor Hirohito's surrender speech was broadcast, leading to massive celebrations in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and other Allied nations. E532. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Yv0yyDJn02w which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A WW2 Pacific War books at https://link.amazon/B06zlT4Eq Hiroshima & Nagasaki books available at https://link.amazon/B0bkYDVw8 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Everything Everywhere Daily podcast with Gary Arnd, Never Give Up, Never Surrender, June 22, 2022 (Glassbox Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Victory over Japan Day or VJ Day marks the day the Empire of Japan surrendered in 1945, which ended World War II. August 14-15, 1945: Japan announced its intent to surrender, and Emperor Hirohito's surrender speech was broadcast, leading to massive celebrations in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and other Allied nations. September 2, 1945: The formal signing of the surrender documents took place aboard the Battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, which is officially recognized as VJ Day in the United States. September 3, is marked in China and the Philippines. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Yv0yyDJn02w which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A WW2 Pacific War books at https://link.amazon/B06zlT4Eq Hiroshima & Nagasaki books available at https://link.amazon/B0bkYDVw8 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Everything Everywhere Daily podcast with Gary Arnd, Never Give Up, Never Surrender, June 22, 2022 (Glassbox Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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VJ Day and Crime on a FridayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then some of the sounds of this date 81 years ago, August 14, 1945, beginning with a Gabriel Heatter commentary the evening before the announcement, then excerpts of various broadcasts around the country, HV Kaltenborn with commentary on the end of the war, and the Fred Waring Show with a live shortwave report from special commentator Jack Benny in Paris! We also bring you the Norman Corwin classic Fourteen August, A Message For The Day Of Victory, written on a fast deadline, and performed by Orson Welles Followed by Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast August 14, 1947, 79 years ago, The Lodger. A good adaptation of the classic Jack the Ripper story.Then, Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast August 14, 1950, 76 years ago, The Mary Deming Murder Case. Mary Deming, the girl voted most likely to succeed in high school, is found murdered in her rooming house. Followed by The Crime Club, originally broadcast August 14, 1947, 79 years ago, The Gypsy Sings of Death. A tea leaf reading, a lost bracelet, and a gypsy caravan lead a reporter to murder. Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
Re-running Summer of Trinity, this time with episodes released at the start of their respective weeks rather than the end. Just for a different perspective. August 12 to August 18 Sunday, August 12,1945 - 27 Days After Trinity 3 days after Nagasaki, 6 days after Hiroshima https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smyth_Report Dr. Bine notes the unexpected arrival of the ending of the war. https://www.dearfolksies.com/august-12-1945-75-years-ago-in-a-ww2-m-a-s-h-unit/ Monday, August 13,1945 - 28 Days After Trinity, 1 week after Hiroshima https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/loss-of-uss-indianapolis-ca-35/investigation-and-court-martial/court-of-inquiry.html https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/loss-of-uss-indianapolis-ca-35/investigation-and-court-martial/court-of-inquiry-findings.html https://www.ussindianapolis.com/captain-mcvay Tuesday, August 14,1945 - 29 Days After Trinity Final pumpkin bomb sortie: 6 aircraft. Kyūjō incident The east coast of the United States is about 14 hours behind Japan, so while the surrender occurred in Japan on the 15th, the victory celebrations began in the US on the 14th. V-J Day in Times Square Wednesday, August 15,1945 - 30 Days After Trinity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrender_of_Japan Thursday, August 16,1945 - 31 Days After Trinity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Revolution Friday, August 17,1945 - 32 Days After Trinity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puyi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evacuation_of_Manchukuo Saturday, August 18,1945 - 33 Days After Trinity https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30966890/anthony-james-marchione
It happened on August 15, 1945, as Bostonians celebrated the end of World War II. A well-dressed woman asked a teenage newsboy to watch her newborn baby, promising to return after running a quick errand. She never did. “Little Mister Victory”: A Daughter's Search for the Woman Who Abandoned Her Father on VJ Day,” is the true story of a quest, by the baby's daughter, to find the woman who abandoned her father. Novelist and historian David Kruh teamed up with the daughter Tina Garvey Drzal to solve a life-long mystery. It is a riveting story of family secrets, the impact of legacy and colorful Boston history that presents some shocking surprises along the way!
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On Sunday 31 May at 6pm the Reverend Will Hughes and Petersfield Royal British Legion will lead a ceremony outside the church for Commander Jones. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, for outstanding courage 110 years ago, on that day and at that time. Chris Paige, Chairman of Petersfield RBL tells Mike Waddington about the importance of remembrance and how the Roya British Legion is the custodian of this ethos. He also mentions the VE Day Ceremony on 8 May at the War Memorial, the Flag Raising at the Town Hall and VJ Day on 15 August. Local historian Bill Gosney tells Shine Radio the story of Commander Loftus Jones VC here: Remembering the courage of Petersfield’s Loftus Jones | Petersfield's Shine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona celebrated V-E and V-J Day along with the rest of the country. But as the veterans started coming home, it was an Arizona senator who helped lead the charge to make sure there was a place for them.
Jungle warfare that reshaped the war – and history forgot itStep into the dense, unforgiving jungles of Burma in WWII as Dr Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour uncover the astonishing, largely untold story of Lt. Col. Edgar Peacock – the man they argue was Britain's greatest SOE commander. In this gripping episode of History Rage, we expose the scale, the bravery, and the strategic brilliance of Operation Character, the SOE mission whose impact rivals anything achieved in Europe… yet is almost never discussed.Episode SummaryHear how Peacock's unique upbringing in the jungles of India and Burma forged a commander with unmatched environmental mastery; how SOE recruited thousands from 19 different ethnic groups; how Operation Character halted entire Japanese divisions; and why internal politics and secrecy kept these achievements out of mainstream military history for decades.This is military history at its rawest and most revealing.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeThe true scale of SOE activity in Burma—far larger than in EuropeWhy Lt. Col. Edgar Peacock may be the most effective SOE commander of the warThe astonishing numbers: 12,000 Japanese casualties for just 22 Allied (Caucasian) lossesThe pivotal role of Operation Character in enabling 14th Army's race to RangoonThe overlooked role of SOE's 723 women working behind the linesHow ethnic groups long thought incapable of cooperation fought side-by-sideWhy Peacock and his officers were deliberately denied recognitionThe brutal post-VJ Day fighting few histories ever mentionHow secrecy and missing archives buried Burma's SOE achievements for 80 yearsAbout the GuestsDr. Richard Duckett - Historian, researcher, and leading authority on SOE operations in the Far East.Website & SOE Burma Database: https://www.soeinburma.comFollow Richard on X/Twitter: @RichardDuckettDuncan Gilmour - Author, researcher, and grandson of Lt. Col. Edgar Peacock.Follow Duncan on X/Twitter: @DuncanGilm4133Discover the full story of Edgar Peacock and SOE's epic Burma operations in“Jungle Warrior: Britain's Greatest SOE Commander”https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781916556843This is the definitive account of the unseen heroes who helped turn the tide in the Far East.Further ListeningEpisode 126 – Richard Duckett on why SOE is not just FranceEpisode 150 – Claire Mulley on the Polish Home ArmySupport History RageIf you enjoy the show, spread the word—tell a friend, share the episode, or post online. Independent history podcasts grow because of you.Support History Rage directly:Apple Podcasts: £3/month for ad-free listeningPatreon: £5/month for ad-free episodes, monthly livestreams, and the coveted History Rage mug → https://patreon.com/historyrageFollow & Contact History Rage:Twitter/X: @HistoryRageInstagram: @HistoryRageEmail: historyragepod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ITALY STABILIZES PENSION COSTS AND CELEBRATES PASTA TARIFF CUTS Colleague Lorenzo Fiori. Lorenzo Fiori reports that despite high pension costs, Italy's economic reforms under Prime Minister Meloni have stabilized the system by increasing employment. Fiori notes that Italy's deficit and inflation have dropped significantly, and he celebrates the US decision to slash tariffs on Italian pasta imports. NUMBER 61945 VJ DAY
In his Christmas message, King Charles the Third invoked wartime spirit and urged communities to pull together in an increasingly divided world, saying, “With the great diversity of our communities we can find the strength to ensure that right triumphs over wrong.”The address was recorded in Westminster Abbey, marking the second consecutive year the King has delivered his message away from a royal residence. Speaking from the medieval Lady Chapel, he reflected on the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day and praised the courage and sacrifice of the wartime generation.The King also highlighted acts of “spontaneous bravery” in recent emergencies, including the Bondi Beach attack in Australia, and spoke of the importance of faith leaders working together, referencing his prayer alongside Pope Leo during a Vatican visit. A Ukrainian choir performed a carol during the broadcast, underscoring the King's continued support for Ukraine.Quoting T. S. Eliot, the King called for calm and reflection as “our world seems to spin ever faster,” with aides suggesting the message alluded to the impact of new technologies and the idea of a digital detox.The broadcast avoided personal matters, including the King's health and his brother Andrew. Instead, it focused on the working royals, with footage of Prince William and Catherine, and images of Prince George visiting a homelessness charity for the first time.The message concluded with a reflection on the Christmas story as one of peace, reconciliation, and compassion, which the King described as “a prayer for our times.”Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.
Well, VE Day is the sort of nickname that the world press gave to the day when victory in Europe was achieved. So VE stands for victory in Europe, which obviously is where we are going with this episode, but we've got a ways to go yet. And the eventually victory over Japan is going to be called VJ Day, but that one doesn't get all that much traction, for some reasons that we'll go into next episode. But lots of newspapers and countries around the western world were very excited about VE Day, and the name kind of stuck.At the end of the last episode, we left about 150,000 Allied troops holding a small but solid beachhead in Normandy. The D-Day invasion was a huge Allied victory, but it was only the start of a long and difficult road to the defeat of Nazi Germany. But it was, indeed, the beginning of the end.
September 2025 In 1945, Britain celebrated VE Day in May and VJ Day in August, as the war - first in Europe and then the Far East - came to an end. For the staff of GC&CS and its larger worldwide network, this meant that the vital and exhausting work they'd been doing suddenly stopped. The lives of all of them had been changed forever, but each person's experience was different. Bletchley Park's Oral History archive is a treasure trove of Veterans' testimonies. In this It Happened Here episode, we will be digging into our sound archive to focus on how the workers reacted and what happened to them once peace was declared, in their own words. Our guide through these stories is Bletchley Park's Research Historian Dr David Kenyon. This episode features the following Veterans'. Nora Copleston Miriam Myland Mary Kenyon Ron Unwin Betty Lawrie John Statham Betty Flavell Fay Gold Joan Smeaton Gwen Page Dot Tuffin Kenneth Nicholson John Moseley Jimmy Thirsk Rena Stewart Mary Every Daphne Canning Betty Webb Lady Marion Body Margaret Thomas Image: ©Bletchley Park Trust 2025 #BPark, #Bletchleypark, #WW2, #Enigma, #VEDay80, #VJDay80,
On Legal Docket, an overhaul of the bar exam; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen parses the latest job numbers; and on History Book, remembering VJ Day. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping students for Gospel impact across every career and calling. Cedarville integrates a biblical worldview into every course in the more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs students choose from. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible and affordable education grounded in a strong Christian community that fosters both faith and learning. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/onlineAnd from The Master's University, equipping students for lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus Christ. masters.edu
Subscribe now to skip the ads, get more content, and generally support us! Danny is in talks with the Kremlin to unfreeze his accounts, so Derek is joined instead by the Quincy Institute's Alex Jordan to bring you the news. This week: a new study warns that the Atlantic circulation system could collapse (2:32); Ukraine introduces AI-driven drone swarms, raising the prospect of autonomous killing machines (5:55); in Israel-Palestine, Israel declares Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” (9:45), The Washington Post details the “Trump Riviera” plan (13:50), more European states move toward recognizing a Palestinian state (18:20), and Israel appears to be building a new nuclear reactor (24:44); the IDF assassinates the Houthi prime minister in Yemen (26:57); Indonesia sees mass protests over egregious political perks (30:25); Russia replaces the Wagner Group with the Africa Corps in the Central African Republic amid pushback (32:47); the Congo River Alliance/M23 accuses the DRC government of violating their ceasefire (36:57); lawyers sound the alarm about five men trafficked from the US to Eswatini (39:12); as Russia-Ukraine peace talks drag on, the focus shifts to “security guarantees,” with Moscow rejecting any foreign military presence in Ukraine (41:43); Donald Trump boasts about “obliterating” a Venezuelan boat that may have carried migrants instead of drugs (47:39); US appeals courts rule against Trump's tariffs and deportations (51:33); and in a New Cold War update, Xi Jinping makes a statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and V-J Day military parade (54:33). Catch Alex and Courtney Rawlings on Quincy's “Always at War”! Grab one of the last few “Robo Washington Crossing the Delaware” posters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danny is in talks with the Kremlin to unfreeze his accounts, so Derek is joined instead by the Quincy Institute's Alex Jordan to bring you the news. This week: a new study warns that the Atlantic circulation system could collapse (2:32); Ukraine introduces AI-driven drone swarms, raising the prospect of autonomous killing machines (5:55); in Israel-Palestine, Israel declares Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” (9:45), The Washington Post details the “Trump Riviera” plan (13:50), more European states move toward recognizing a Palestinian state (18:20), and Israel appears to be building a new nuclear reactor (24:44); the IDF assassinates the Houthi prime minister in Yemen (26:57); Indonesia sees mass protests over egregious political perks (30:25); Russia replaces the Wagner Group with the Africa Corps in the Central African Republic amid pushback (32:47); the Congo River Alliance/M23 accuses the DRC government of violating their ceasefire (36:57); lawyers sound the alarm about five men trafficked from the US to Eswatini (39:12); as Russia-Ukraine peace talks drag on, the focus shifts to “security guarantees,” with Moscow rejecting any foreign military presence in Ukraine (41:43); Donald Trump boasts about “obliterating” a Venezuelan boat that may have carried migrants instead of drugs (47:39); US appeals courts rule against Trump's tariffs and deportations (51:33); and in a New Cold War update, Xi Jinping makes a statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and V-J Day military parade (54:33).Catch Alex and Courtney Rawlings on Quincy's “Always at War”! Grab one of the last few “Robo Washington Crossing the Delaware” posters!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Summer is officially over, children are (just about) back at school and the royals are back at work. But there have been big changes over the summer, with the Prince and Princess of Wales's house move confirmed and a new phase for Meghan and Harry's Netflix deal. Plus a very special moment as a WW2 veteran tore up the VJ Day script and left the King and Queen in tears. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to catch up on all the summer news, discuss William and Kate's “forever home” Forest Lodge and what the move means for the future as well as the royals' first outings of the new term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Donald Trump says, "we're going in" and "I didn't say when", when asked if he plans to send the National Guard to Chicago to combat crime. Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) responds; a federal judge rules President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated federal law by using the U.S. military to help carry out law enforcement activities in Los Angeles this summer; Congress is back in session after the August break to consider federal government funding. They have until the end of the month to avoid a shutdown; Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduces the discharge petition he promised to try to force a House vote to release all the files related to the investigation of the late sex offender and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein; President Trump announces U.S. Space Command headquarters is moving from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama; a ceremony is held at the WWII Memorial in Washington commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, VJ Day, when Japan formally surrendered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was 80 years ago today, on V-J Day aboard the USS Missouri, that the government of Japan surrendered to the United States and other Allied countries. But why on this day? Why not sooner? Or Later? On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Richard Frank, the preeminent historian on the end of the Asian Pacific War, and he answers these questions, details the decision behind using the atomic bombs, and more.About Veteran Strategies‘Leaders and Legends' is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography.Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week's BIZARRE royal revelations! King Charles UNDERCUTS Meghan's jam prices at just $6.70 versus her $14 offering while being STALKED BY A PANTHER near Highgrove House! Meanwhile, Meghan gets SNUBBED by Mariah Carey who only mentions Sarah Ferguson when asked about royals, plus cooks pasta wearing $300,000 worth of jewelry! Kate and William plan FRESH START move to Forest Lodge after "difficult times" at Adelaide Cottage during her cancer battle! Harry feels "LOST" with his "brown Midas touch" of failed ventures while quietly honoring grandfather Philip at VJ Day memorial! Plus: Buckingham Palace DELETES Princess Anne birthday post after claiming she has stepchildren who don't exist, Charles powers Sandringham with solar farm, and church choir branded "UNHOLY DIN" by official inquiry!
Are William and Kate really going to skip the castle life forever? Tom Sykes isn't buying it. We break down their “modest” mansion move, plus royal butler Grant Harrold spills tea on Prince Harry, Camilla gets heat for yachting while Charles is ill, and even the Sandringham choir is in scandal mode. Also: Prince Philip's legendary one-liners and Harry's quiet tribute to him on VJ Day.
August 2025 On 15 August 2025 the UK commemorated the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the day on which the surrender of Japan and the end of World War Two was announced. This was a significant moment at Bletchley Park as it meant the end of almost six years of non-stop codebreaking and intelligence work. For many it also brought an abrupt halt to years of training to learn Japanese and long journeys to reach postings in India, Sri Lanka and elsewhere in preparation for the upcoming invasion of Japan itself. In this ‘It Happened Here' episode we are joined by Bletchley Park's historians Dr Tom Cheetham and Dr David Kenyon to discuss how the Japanese war ended and the part played by Bletchley Park and signals intelligence. Our thanks go to Owen Moogan and Dr Ben Thompson for voicing our historical documents. Image: Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri. Public Domain, United States Navy. #BPark, #Bletchleypark, #WW2, #Enigma, #VJDay80,
Netflix isn’t backing down from Jillian Michaels’ legal threats — insiders say the streamer is practically daring her to sue. Meanwhile, Glen Powell is shutting down speculation he’s the next 007, and across the pond, royal insiders are fuming over Prince Harry’s VJ Day letter honoring Prince Philip, claiming “he would never approve.” Rob is joined by the charming Marc Lupo. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the historical background of current news events, historians Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss how VJ Day is remembered 80 years on – and explore the rise, fall and rise of women's football. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When was WW2 over? How did different leaders behave at the end of the war? Why was the surrender on the deck of the USS Missouri? Join James Holland, Al Murray, and John McManus for Part 4 of the Hiroshima mini-series as they explore the end of WW2, 80 years on. Start your free trial at patreon.com/wehaveways and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company' with an introductory offer to watch exclusive livestreams, get presale ticket events, and our weekly newsletter - packed with book and model discounts. Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eighty years on from Victory over Japan day in 1945, the contribution of British and Commonwealth soldiers in a brutal battle against the Imperial Japanese armed forces is often overlooked. The fact that the dropping of two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki saved the lives of many in prisoner of war camps is even less discussed. Featuring voicenotes from readers whose family fought in Asia and the Pacific, Venetia and Roland dive into this tangled history and reflect on the legacy they have left behind. Plus, The Telegraph's Gareth Corfield gives the inside scoop on the story behind the biggest British data leak in history - the Ministry of Defence's Afghan list - and how Iran is using it to hunt for MI6 spies. Read David Blair's piece: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/06/the-bombing-of-hiroshima-saved-my-grandfather/Read more VJ Day veteran accounts: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/15/vj-day-80th-anniversary-veterans-who-were-there/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's SHOCKING royal developments! Netflix RENEWS deal with Harry and Meghan's Archewell Productions AND partners with Meghan's "As Ever" brand despite previous reports of cancellation! Meanwhile, Samantha Markle's defamation lawsuit RETURNS to court in September appeal! Deep Crown reveals William's suspicious ABSENCE from VJ Day ceremonies may be linked to Kate's ongoing health struggles! The royal brothers will both attend Peter Phillips' wedding but with STRICT no-interaction rules and William demanding seating that reflects his "future role as king"! Prince Andrew launches F-BOMB tirade at workmen installing speed bumps near his home while being "too TERRIFIED" to visit America over Epstein fears! Plus: Queen Elizabeth's Range Rover up for auction, Sandringham GHOST-CLEANSING ceremony revealed, and YouGov poll shows Andrew remains most HATED royal at 87% disapproval!
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Four years after Taliban fighters retook the capital Kabul on 15 August 2021, UN Women, the gender equality agency, is warning that the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan is increasingly untenable. They say without urgent action, this untenable reality will become normalised and women and girls will be fully excluded. To discuss further Anita Rani is joined by Fawzia Koofi, former deputy speaker of the Afghan Parliament & peace negotiator, and BBC senior Afghan reporter Mahjooba Nowrouzi, recently returned from Afghanistan. The synth-pop visionary Alison Goldfrapp has had multi-platinum album sales, unforgettable Glastonbury performances, Brit and Grammy nominations. She received an Ivor Novello for Strict Machine as well as the Ivor's Inspiration Award in 2021. Last year she completed a sold-out UK headline tour, cementing her reputation as one of the most compelling, dynamic and hypnotising live acts. Alison talks about her solo career and the idea behind her latest album Flux.Topshop is relaunching this weekend with Cara Delevigne walking a catwalk show in Trafalgar Square. But with River Island closing stores around the country and Claire's Accessories also under threat, how healthy is the high street as a fashion shopping destination? Retail analyst Catherine Shuttleworth looks at what high street shopping is really like these days, how brands are diversifying, and whether Topshop can make a success of a relaunch. Eighty years ago today, Japan unconditionally surrendered, following the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The war in Asia and Pacific ended, and World War Two was finally over. Tens of thousands of British, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers from across Britain's empire had fought Japan. Thousands were taken as prisoners of war and held in appalling conditions. British civilians were also captured and interned. We learn about Shelagh Brown who was held captive for three and a half years, after fleeing her home in Singapore, then a British colony, when the Japanese invaded.The Women's Rugby World Cup, being held in England, starts a week today. The BBC's Rugby Correspondent Sara Orchard runs us through everything we need to know. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Kirsty Starkey Editor: Karen Dalziel
President Trump will welcome Vladimir Putin to Alaska for a summit that many believe could determine the future of Ukraine. Also: the UK's bioethanol industry is facing collapse after the government decided not to offer the sector a rescue package. And the King praises the courage of the veterans who fought in the far-east on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about special commemorations taking place today to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, as well as female police officers in the UK getting creative to combat harrasment.
DC sues Trump over policing in the national capitol. Trump meets with Putin in Alaska. The V-J Day anniversary. Gavin Newsom wants to redistrict California. Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Josh Schoemann joins the show. The return of the Friday Headline Roundup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James and Al castigate Trump for his attempt to militarize the Capitol, and call out his false claims about crime, and discuss how Democrats can make it a winning issue when the numbers are in their favor. Then, they look ahead to upcoming elections before welcoming military historian Craig Symonds. In the wake of Al's trip to Normandy, Craig and Al celebrate V-J Day, review the strategy that won the war, weigh the pros and cons of using the atomic bomb, explaining the difference between conventional and nuclear conflict, and call out the danger Trump poses to military education. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Check Out Andrew Zucker's New Politicon Podcast: The Golden Age Check Out Kimberly Atkins Stohr's New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Get More From This Week's Guest: Craig Symonds: U.S. Naval Academy | Audible | Author of Many Books Please Support Our Sponsors: Zbiotics: Get back into action after a night out with 15% off your first order of Zbiotics when you go to zbiotics.com/pwr and use code: PWR Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Trust & Will: Trust & Will can help you take control of protecting your family's future. Go to trustandwill.com/WARROOM for 20% off.
On the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, broadcaster Kavita Puri – presenter of a new BBC Radio 4 series on the Second World War in Asia – tells Matt Elton why stories of the Allied conflict with Japan remain overlooked and under-told. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The news stories of Victory in Japan day, August 14, 1945, 80 years ago. In addition we hear the Fred Waring show from August 14, 1945 with a live shortwave report from Jack Benny in Europe. Then Command Performance, from August 14, 1945, Victory Extra. The program begins with a prayer by Ronald Colman, followed by "Ave Maria," sung by Rise Stevens. Bing Crosby hosts the show as Bob Hope is in Europe. Performers included Rise Stevens, Dinah Shore, Bette Davis, Jimmy Durante, Jose Iturbi, Lionel Barrymore, Marlene Dietrich, Burgess Meredith, Ginny Simms, Frank Sinatra, Janet Blair, William Powell, Harry Von Zell, Lucille Ball, The King Sisters, Cary Grant, Robert Montgomery, Loretta Young, and Lena Horne.We close with Fourteen August as broadcast on CBS August 14, 1945. A moving and dramatic anti-war reading written on short notice by Norman Corwin and read by Orson Welles.
14 August 1945: VJ Day, and with the end of fighting in the Pacific and Japan's surrender, World War II finally comes to an end. Dr. John Moser is joined today by author and historian Walter Borneman to discuss how and why the war ended when it did, and how that ending shaped the decades […]
14 August 1945: VJ Day, and with the end of fighting in the Pacific and Japan's surrender, World War 2 finally comes to an end. Dr. John Moser is joined today by author and historian Walter Borneman to discuss how and why the war ended when it did, and how that ending shaped the decades to come, and, indeed, our world today in political and strategic terms. Read Walt's book, The Admirals, and learn more about WW2 in the Pacific - you can find his books on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/393nme37 #ww2 #pacificwar #halsey #nimitz #macarthur Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea
Our royal insider Deep Crown weighs in on William and Kate's absence from VJ Day ceremonies. A new biography alleges Prince Andrew's first sexual encounters came shockingly young. Tom Bower recounts Meghan's alleged tea-tossing tantrum in Australia, the late Queen's personal Range Rover is up for auction, and Meghan sends Khloe Kardashian a lavish As Ever gift basket.
In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down the latest round of trade talks between the US and China as both sides agree to a 90-day extension for continued negotiations toward a potential trade deal. Next, Miles covers the rising public outrage in Sichuan province over local law enforcement's alleged mishandling of a violent school bullying incident in Jiangyou City. Lastly, Miles comments on the rising anti-Japanese sentiment across China that coincides with the 80th anniversary of Japanese surrender ending WWII in the Pacific. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.
William and Kate are skipping VJ Day events, sparking fresh whispers about the Princess's health. A new book claims Prince Andrew once called a staffer an imbecile” over the Queen Mother's title. Meghan Markle turns her rosé into Instagram-ready popsicles, and Queen Camilla sails Greece's coast aboard a billionaire friend's $38 million superyacht. These people love superyachts.Follow our new series Crown and Controversy! Follow now. The full Season 1 is available now for premium subscribers. Episodes come out every Sunday on the normal feed. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. You also get 25+ other series from comedy to paranormal, royals, romance, trivia, politics, movies, music, murder, sports, travel, religion, spirituality, celebrity gossip and feuds, consisting of THOUSANDS OF SHOWS AD-FREE! (it's only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month) PLUS, subscribers get offers like early show releases and subscriber-only shows. Go to Caloroga.com for all our shows! Subscribe to Deep Crown's free newsletter at https://deepcrown.substack.com
Michael Adams, Creator and host of the "Forgotten Australia" podcast joins Philip Clark on Nightlife with his historical flashback for this week in 1945.
Classic Radio Special - August 10, 1945 - Japanese Surrender is in sight-Part 2We continue with our look at the day before VJ Day, August 10, 1945, 80 years ago.First at 1pm Eastern War Time (EWT), the Mary Margaret McBride Show. Mary Margaret chats with Eddie Rickenbacker, who mentions that he's known about the atomic bomb for some time. When he says, "This is the end of war for a long time to come," the studio audience breaks into applause. He describes the wonders of the future, such as frozen dinners and helicopters. Rickenbacker describes his well-known experiences on a life raft in the Pacific. Then at 1:45pm EWT, News of the World. W. W. Chaplin and Morgan Beatty report from New York. The official Japanese surrender offer has been received by Sweden, but the war is not over. A report from Stockholm states that seven hours ago, the Japanese ambassador gave a note to the Swedish government to deliver to the British and Russian governments. Morgan Beatty analyzes what's "unofficially" happening. Beatty says that he "felt" that President Truman had something like the atomic bomb in mind while he was at the Potsdam conference. Sven Nordberg reports from Stockholm. Then back to Soap Operas with the Guiding Light at 2pm EWT. Angie and Peter make small talk at breakfast. Peter has decided to confess all, even if he is disbarred! The first fifteen minutes of "The General Mills Hour."Following at 2:15pm EWT, Today's Children. Otto receives a visit from his mother, Mrs. Schultz. Will he ever see again? Jan thinks about her feelings towards Otto...she's afraid he might regain his sight! News bulletins follow the story. The second fifteen minutes of "The General Mills Hour."Then at 2:30pm EWT, The Woman in White. Jack has asked Eileen out, but she has another date. Regretting his lack of funds, Dr. Jack Landis decides to ask Jonathan for a job to see how it feels to be in business for himself! The third fifteen minutes of "The General Mills Hour."Finally, at 2:45pm EWT The Betty Crocker Service Program. "Betty" tells a love story about a Marine named Tony and his girl Lois (who finds herself making lemon pie for fifteen hungry Marines)! Betty gives the recipe for "Emergency Steak" (which includes "Wheaties" as one of the ingredients). The concluding fifteen minutes of "The General Mills Hour."We'll pick up at 3pm EWT with A Woman in America, Ma Perkins, and more in our next block.
Classic Radio Special - August 10, 1945 - Japanese Surrender is in sight-Part 4We conclude our look at the day before VJ Day, August 10, 1945, 80 years ago as broadcast on WEAF in New York, NBC's New York City station. Our final block is Soap Operas with news bulletins along with news and commentary. We start at 5pm Eastern War Time with When a Girl Marries. Steve and Irma discuss the bucket of water dumped on the floor by Cathy. Steve swears to get even with Harry for what he did to Betty. At 5:15 EWT Portia Faces Life starring Lucille Wall (Far right, pictured). Cathy confronts Walter face-to-face. He plans to return to Parkerstown...and Portia! Portia however, plans to marry Dr. Byron. At 5:30pm EWT Just Plain Bill. Nancy and Kerry are chatting on the porch, worrying how Gwen Arthur is taking the death of her mother. Bill tries to help Craig, he urges Craig to forget the past. Gwen refuses to speak to Jeff. Has Sybil at last been successful?At 5:45pm EWT Front Page Farrell. David Farrell banters with Kate in the newsroom. Alice and Lucy hear a man groaning. Veronica Redfield announces that she's reached a decision!At 6pm EWT The Six O'Clock Report with Lyle Van. The program starts with late developments on the possibilities of a Japanese surrender. There has been no word as to the Allied reaction to the Japanese condition of the continuance of the Emperor on the throne. The Russians are advancing in Manchuria. Nagasaki is still burning, Allied attacks continue. General Sarnoff's article about atomic bombs - written in July - has appeared in the New York Times. Four hundred and thirty-one naval vessels have been lost since the start of the war. At 6:15pm EWT, Serenade to America. A Japanese surrender bulletin is heard mid-program. Semi-classical and easy listening music with no internal announcements. At 6:40pm, EWT Bill Stern Sports. Bill gives baseball scores, race results, what will the Japanese surrender mean to sports?At 6:45pm EWT Lowell Thomas and the News. An analysis of the Japanese request to allow the Emperor to remain the head of the government. Mr. Thomas relates his conversation with J.B. Powell, an expert on the Japanese monarchy, who was recently released from captivity. Mr. Thomas tells a fascinating story of how the story broke...in Morse code at only twenty-five words-per-minute. There is an interesting description of the atomic explosions and the implications of atomic bombs. "You can never tell when other nations will develop the atomic bomb on their own." Mr. Thomas gets so enthusiastic about the implication of the bomb that he's still speaking when NBC finally cuts him off the air. Read more about Lowell Thomas here! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell_ThomasMore coming up on Thursday - VJ Day.
Classic Radio Special - August 10, 1945 - Japanese Surrender is in sight-Part 3We continue with our look at the day before VJ Day, August 10, 1945, 80 years ago as broadcast on WEAF in New York, NBC's New York City station. .Our next block is mostly Soap Operas with news bulletins. We start at 3pm Eastern War Time (EWT) with A Woman of America. Steven's mother is having an "attack," so she doesn't have to listen to Steven, who really has the mining claims, not Tom Dane. The white horse of Colonel Kenilworth is a valuable clue. At 3:15pm EWT Ma Perkins starring Virginia Payne (Pictured). Jeffrey Powell can find little good in Stella. He's willing to pay her almost anything to help Gary. Stella's brother Bert wants that money badly and is willing to give up Faye to get it. At 3:30pm EWT Pepper Young's Family. Pepper plans to marry Diana, but her brother Max has his own ideas. Pepper does not speak during this broadcast.At 3:45pm EWT The Right to Happiness. The program is preceded by a war bulletin. Emily Norton decides to sell many of her household effects, but not the piano. At 4pm EWT Backstage Wife. The program is preceded by a war bulletin. Mary and Larry see a twenty-year-old portrait, dearly treasured by Mr. Dunbar, that looks exactly like Mary. "Mary Noble, War Wife." Larry's a lieutenant. At 4:15pm EWT Stella Dallas. Stella and Phil Baxter rig up a dictaphone to trap Neal and Harriet. At 4:30pm EWT Lorenzo Jones. Lorenzo has been accused of robbery. The sheriff questions Belle while Lorenzo remains in jail. Belle is taken in for questioning (while the organist plays, "Say It Isn't So"At 4:45pm EWT Young Widder Brown. . Ellen Brown tells Norine Temple about personal change. Little Eunice is arriving soon. Ellen has so much to give, even though she's still blind. One more block will take us to 7pm.