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Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. HOUR 1 Hour 1 of https://RushToReason.com opens with a bold challenge: are we being told the full truth about our health—or just the convenient version? John Rush is joined by Dr. Kelly Victory, an independent physician and nationally recognized public health expert, for a wide-ranging and provocative conversation. Should some prescription drugs—like antibiotics—be available over the counter? Would it lower costs and restore patient freedom, or create new risks? Then the discussion pivots to hormone replacement therapy. Is declining testosterone or estrogen just “normal aging,” or are people suffering unnecessarily? And how do you pursue hormone therapy safely—without falling for clinic hype? The hour turns more intense as they examine rising cancer rates, particularly in younger adults. Is it a coincidence, lifestyle, COVID itself, or the mRNA shots? Dr. Kelly outlines concerns about immune disruption, lipid nanoparticles, and batch inconsistencies. What can people do now? Are antibody tests and certain supplements worth considering? If you've ever felt like key details are missing from the mainstream narrative, this episode asks the hard questions—without apology. Websites Mentioned * https://LabCorp.com * https://howbadismybatch.com HOUR 2 Hour 2 turns up the heat. John Rush welcomes Alvin Louie, President of Courage Is a Habit, for a tactical breakdown of what he calls “language deconstruction.” Are cultural debates—especially around transgender ideology—being won not by facts, but by redefining words? Alvin shares a provocative role-play and a six-month social experiment designed to expose what he believes are manipulative debate tactics. How do you avoid getting dragged into the “swamp” and losing moral clarity? Then John pivots to media accountability. With the FCC reportedly scrutinizing The View over equal-time rules, what exactly is the Fairness Doctrine—and could it apply to late-night hosts, too? If one political candidate gets airtime, should the opponent automatically get the same? The hour closes with strong commentary on circumcision, religious doctrine, and a viral controversy involving an Islamic scholar condemning dog ownership. Are we witnessing cultural confusion—or a deeper ideological shift? If you care about free speech, faith, media bias, and parental authority, this hour demands your attention. Guest Timestamps * 1:17 – Alvin Louie - https://courageisahabit.org HOUR 3 Hour 3 opens with Jerzee Joe delivering a sharp economic perspective: Why do nations with the same geography end up worlds apart economically? From Haiti vs. the Dominican Republic to East vs. West Berlin, is government the defining factor between prosperity and collapse? The conversation intensifies with analysis of media silence surrounding controversial political rhetoric, questions about crime trends, and ongoing investigations tied to Black Lives Matter leadership. Are Americans getting the full story—or just curated headlines? Then, energy policy takes center stage as Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy at the American Energy Alliance and the Institute for Energy Research, joins the program. What did the Trump administration actually roll back in EPA regulations? Were EV mandates quietly being imposed through regulatory backdoors? Why are hybrid vehicles outperforming fully electric models in a true free-market environment? And did Toyota outsmart Detroit by refusing to chase political trends? From governance and urban decline to energy freedom and the realities of the auto industry, this hour challenges narratives and asks: What happens when policy overrides the marketplace? Guest Timestamps * 1:08 – Jerzee Joe: @ https://www.jerzeejoe.com * 25:13 – Kenny Stein @ https://www.americanenergyalliance.org/ & https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. HOUR 1 Hour 1 of https://RushToReason.com opens with a bold challenge: are we being told the full truth about our health—or just the convenient version? John Rush is joined by Dr. Kelly Victory, an independent physician and nationally recognized public health expert, for a wide-ranging and provocative conversation. Should some prescription drugs—like antibiotics—be available over the counter? Would it lower costs and restore patient freedom, or create new risks? Then the discussion pivots to hormone replacement therapy. Is declining testosterone or estrogen just “normal aging,” or are people suffering unnecessarily? And how do you pursue hormone therapy safely—without falling for clinic hype? The hour turns more intense as they examine rising cancer rates, particularly in younger adults. Is it a coincidence, lifestyle, COVID itself, or the mRNA shots? Dr. Kelly outlines concerns about immune disruption, lipid nanoparticles, and batch inconsistencies. What can people do now? Are antibody tests and certain supplements worth considering? If you've ever felt like key details are missing from the mainstream narrative, this episode asks the hard questions—without apology. Websites Mentioned * https://LabCorp.com * https://howbadismybatch.com HOUR 2 Hour 2 turns up the heat. John Rush welcomes Alvin Louie, President of Courage Is a Habit, for a tactical breakdown of what he calls “language deconstruction.” Are cultural debates—especially around transgender ideology—being won not by facts, but by redefining words? Alvin shares a provocative role-play and a six-month social experiment designed to expose what he believes are manipulative debate tactics. How do you avoid getting dragged into the “swamp” and losing moral clarity? Then John pivots to media accountability. With the FCC reportedly scrutinizing The View over equal-time rules, what exactly is the Fairness Doctrine—and could it apply to late-night hosts, too? If one political candidate gets airtime, should the opponent automatically get the same? The hour closes with strong commentary on circumcision, religious doctrine, and a viral controversy involving an Islamic scholar condemning dog ownership. Are we witnessing cultural confusion—or a deeper ideological shift? If you care about free speech, faith, media bias, and parental authority, this hour demands your attention. Guest Timestamps * 1:17 – Alvin Louie - https://courageisahabit.org HOUR 3 Hour 3 opens with Jerzee Joe delivering a sharp economic perspective: Why do nations with the same geography end up worlds apart economically? From Haiti vs. the Dominican Republic to East vs. West Berlin, is government the defining factor between prosperity and collapse? The conversation intensifies with analysis of media silence surrounding controversial political rhetoric, questions about crime trends, and ongoing investigations tied to Black Lives Matter leadership. Are Americans getting the full story—or just curated headlines? Then, energy policy takes center stage as Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy at the American Energy Alliance and the Institute for Energy Research, joins the program. What did the Trump administration actually roll back in EPA regulations? Were EV mandates quietly being imposed through regulatory backdoors? Why are hybrid vehicles outperforming fully electric models in a true free-market environment? And did Toyota outsmart Detroit by refusing to chase political trends? From governance and urban decline to energy freedom and the realities of the auto industry, this hour challenges narratives and asks: What happens when policy overrides the marketplace? Guest Timestamps * 1:08 – Jerzee Joe: @ https://www.jerzeejoe.com * 25:13 – Kenny Stein @ https://www.americanenergyalliance.org/ & https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. HOUR 1 Hour 1 of https://RushToReason.com opens with a bold challenge: are we being told the full truth about our health—or just the convenient version? John Rush is joined by Dr. Kelly Victory, an independent physician and nationally recognized public health expert, for a wide-ranging and provocative conversation. Should some prescription drugs—like antibiotics—be available over the counter? Would it lower costs and restore patient freedom, or create new risks? Then the discussion pivots to hormone replacement therapy. Is declining testosterone or estrogen just “normal aging,” or are people suffering unnecessarily? And how do you pursue hormone therapy safely—without falling for clinic hype? The hour turns more intense as they examine rising cancer rates, particularly in younger adults. Is it a coincidence, lifestyle, COVID itself, or the mRNA shots? Dr. Kelly outlines concerns about immune disruption, lipid nanoparticles, and batch inconsistencies. What can people do now? Are antibody tests and certain supplements worth considering? If you've ever felt like key details are missing from the mainstream narrative, this episode asks the hard questions—without apology. Websites Mentioned * https://LabCorp.com * https://howbadismybatch.com HOUR 2 Hour 2 turns up the heat. John Rush welcomes Alvin Louie, President of Courage Is a Habit, for a tactical breakdown of what he calls “language deconstruction.” Are cultural debates—especially around transgender ideology—being won not by facts, but by redefining words? Alvin shares a provocative role-play and a six-month social experiment designed to expose what he believes are manipulative debate tactics. How do you avoid getting dragged into the “swamp” and losing moral clarity? Then John pivots to media accountability. With the FCC reportedly scrutinizing The View over equal-time rules, what exactly is the Fairness Doctrine—and could it apply to late-night hosts, too? If one political candidate gets airtime, should the opponent automatically get the same? The hour closes with strong commentary on circumcision, religious doctrine, and a viral controversy involving an Islamic scholar condemning dog ownership. Are we witnessing cultural confusion—or a deeper ideological shift? If you care about free speech, faith, media bias, and parental authority, this hour demands your attention. Guest Timestamps * 1:17 – Alvin Louie - https://courageisahabit.org HOUR 3 Hour 3 opens with Jerzee Joe delivering a sharp economic perspective: Why do nations with the same geography end up worlds apart economically? From Haiti vs. the Dominican Republic to East vs. West Berlin, is government the defining factor between prosperity and collapse? The conversation intensifies with analysis of media silence surrounding controversial political rhetoric, questions about crime trends, and ongoing investigations tied to Black Lives Matter leadership. Are Americans getting the full story—or just curated headlines? Then, energy policy takes center stage as Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy at the American Energy Alliance and the Institute for Energy Research, joins the program. What did the Trump administration actually roll back in EPA regulations? Were EV mandates quietly being imposed through regulatory backdoors? Why are hybrid vehicles outperforming fully electric models in a true free-market environment? And did Toyota outsmart Detroit by refusing to chase political trends? From governance and urban decline to energy freedom and the realities of the auto industry, this hour challenges narratives and asks: What happens when policy overrides the marketplace? Guest Timestamps * 1:08 – Jerzee Joe: @ https://www.jerzeejoe.com * 25:13 – Kenny Stein @ https://www.americanenergyalliance.org/ & https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org
Westberlin im Jahr 1969: Kriegsruinen und eine traumatisierte Elterngeneration, politische Umbrüche und die oft harten Gesetze der Straße. In seinem neuen Roman „Das Ende vom Lied“ erzählt der Berliner Schriftsteller Michael Wildenhain von einem Jungen an der Schwelle zum Erwachsenwerden, der sich buchstäblich durchboxen muss – und die erste Liebe erlebt. Anne-Dore trifft Michael Wildenhain am Heinrich-Lassen-Park in Berlin-Schöneberg, wo der Roman spielt. Gemeinsam laufen sie die Schauplätze ab, u.a. geht es zum Friedhof und zum alten Straßenbahndepot. Ein literarischer Winterspaziergang, der streckenweise zur Zeitreise in die 60er Jahre wird. Das Buch Michael Wildenhain „Das Ende vom Lied“, Klett-Cotta-Verlag, 416 Seiten, 26 Euro. Der Autor Michael Wildenhain, 1958 in Berlin geboren, hat zahlreiche Romane, Erzählungen, Gedichte und Jugendbücher geschrieben, u.a. "Die kalte Haut der Stadt", "Russisch Brot", "Das Singen der Sirenen" oder "Die Erfindung der Null". Er war u.a. für den Deutschen Buchpreis nominiert und Stipendiat der Villa Massimo. Podcast-Tipp: Bei "Die großen Fragen in 10 Minuten" von MDR Wissen gibt es aktuell Sonderfolgen zur Artemis II Mission zum Mond: https://1.ard.de/DGF_Artemis
Grief knocks first, and we don't look away. A young woman's murder and the raw honesty of Psalm 31 set the tone for a frank, searching conversation about sorrow, courage, and what real faithfulness looks like when the world feels unsteady. From there, we move into the harder rooms of Scripture—1 Peter 3 on marriage—and ask how to hold honor, respect, and mutual duty in a culture that often treats vows as suggestions. The goal isn't to win an argument; it's to recover a pattern of life that keeps love sturdy and prayer unhindered.The lens widens with Matthew 25 as we wrestle with works of mercy: feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, visiting the sick and imprisoned. Compassion matters, and so does prudence. How do we protect the vulnerable already in our care while serving those at the edges of our attention? We trace that tension with clear eyes, resisting slogans and aiming for lived obedience that counts the cost and still says yes. Along the way, we step into history—a Berlin bombing, a Civil War sailor's courage—to show how ideology without virtue fractures communities, while duty rooted in character preserves them.Finally, we bring it home: men and women, honor and gratitude, strength and tenderness. Households ordered by Scripture become small schools of public virtue. Citizens who fear God choose leaders who tell the truth, steward resources, and remember they will answer to a higher Judge. It's a call to lament honestly, love concretely, and vote with a conscience trained by the Word. If this conversation steadies you or sparks a healthy disagreement, share it with a friend, leave a review, and consider supporting the show so we can keep building thoughtful, faith-filled content together. Subscribe, pass it on, and tell us where you see mercy and wisdom most needed right now.#NoahWebster #Education #DailyScripture Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe Countryside Book Series https://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2
Last week was about the music! Today, I am taking a look at the biblical foundation, which was the inspiration for our songs. I have enjoyed listening this week, to an old sermon from Thomas, and then remembered I have all of his notes. I discovered that the church secretary, had put them in order, listing them according to the date and title. I was so glad to find the matching page to that tape. It is fascinating to see his outline with the scriptures and the main points he wanted to make. The thing is, about old tapes, they have to be digitalized to use them. Three years ago, I took my tapes from the 70s, some videos and 8mm films, to be professionally copied. All I could imagine for the podcast stories, was our beginnings in West Berlin, and then in California. If you have been following me since the start of “Finding Purpose”, you have heard excerpts from all of those tapes. In my documentary on YouTube, you have seen a few snippets from the old films. So far it's been a step by step adventure, of putting those treasures, into a podcast. Believe me, there are a lot more things to uncover, so I try to be diligent in transporting the essence of those days.
„Essen ist eh mein Lieblingsthema“. Was kann es Schöneres geben als einen Gast, der diesen Satz bereits in der 1 Minute des Gesprächs rauslässt. Nilam Farooq, wurde 1989 in West-Berlin geboren als Tochter einer polnischen Mutter und eines pakistanischen Vaters, heißt: Weihnachten und Zuckerfest. Weder Latinum noch Graecum werden dem schlauen Girl genutzt haben, als sie jung ihren eigenen Youtube-Kanal aufbaute, bevor die Schauspielerei sehr schnell sehr viel wichtiger wurde. Contra, Kroymann, jerks oder jetzt Take the Money and Run, eine 6teilige Serie, in der sie die Hauptrolle spielt - Nilam hat das Glück und die Fähigkeiten, sehr unterschiedliche Rollen spielen zu können. In Toast Hawaii sprechen wir über das aufgeblasene Bhatura und Herrmann, den schüchternen Sauerteig, über saure Gurkensuppe und Tiramisu, Brie, Birnen, Eistee und den schönen, ein bißchen in der Zeit verloren gegangenen Habitus, Menschen, die einem helfen könnten, mit Pralinenschachteln zu bestechen. *** WERBUNG Toast Hawaii wird unterstützt von dmBio, die Bio-Lebensmittelmarke von dm-drogerie markt. Ganz nach dem Motto „Natürlich lecker erleben“ bietet dmBio mit mehr als 550 Produkten eine vielfältige Auswahl – von leckeren Snacks für zwischendurch bis hin zu original italienischen Tomatensaucen. Haben auch Sie eine dmBio-Geschichte, die im Podcast erzählt werden soll? Dann schreiben Sie uns gerne unter rustberlin@icloud.com ÖKO-Kontrollstelle: DE-ÖKO-007
Am 27. Januar 1978 begann an der Technischen Universität in West-Berlin der legendäre "Tunix"-Kongress.
From Amy:You likely know that Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota two Wednesdays ago. ICE is occupying our state because the Supreme Court said that they could. Specifically, Brett Kavanaugh—who gave me flashbacks to a Third Reich judge* in his confirmation hearings—wrote in September that speaking Spanish was probable cause for detention.*Google the White Rose to see for yourself.And now, here we are.ICE was always going to come to Minnesota. Once again, our home state, specifically Minneapolis extending outward, is the focus of Trump's White House. But he doesn't own us. He's never won here. Our Governor Tim Walz ran against his ticket and called him weird. That's why Trump is so fixated on us, and what makes him want to control us so badly.When I say we, I mean Minnesota. I mean all of the kinds of people who love our home state and our neighbors. It's incredibly cold and beautiful here in the winter.We're here because we've chosen to be here.Hours after a friend texted me the shocking news of Renee's death, I recorded a podcast episode with my friend and colleague Terry Newby. Terry's a Twin Cities novelist, playwright, and lawyer who writes about Black history, which is American history. He'd prepared good questions on a related topic, so we carried on and acknowledged the death without sharing details we didn't yet know.We wanted to bear witness with the information we did have.Here's another thing I already knew: Being a white woman (like Renee Nicole Good) in America is not always safe, but it's not immigrants and people of color and queer folks and native people who endanger our freedoms. For many years, I've driven into Minneapolis several times a week and felt incredibly safe there.Paul Wellstone, our beloved late senator, famously said that we all do better when we all do better. Renee Good's final words wouldn't be widely heard until the following day, from the shooter's own phone: "That's fine, dude, I'm not mad at you." In return, after he filmed himself shooting her, the coward in a mask called her a f'ing bitch. Then he ran away, went into hiding, and feigned an injury; meanwhile his ICE buddies prevented medical treatment as Renee died. He's still out there.All of this is fact. You can witness it for yourself.As you can tell, I am still angry, and I am not sorry for being angry. The occupation of Minnesota continues in real time. Meanwhile, I've let myself be a witness, making relevant notes to self. Because I know that my books have revealed themselves in good time. Tiny Altars, published in 2023, provides relevant prologue to what's happening right now.Ten years ago, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I walked away from my teaching career, and I'm grateful I walked away when I did. I've been present to pay attention to what's happening in Minnesota and forge connections far beyond her borders.This moment will add up to so much more.My own experience tells me so. Both of my memoirs document everyday intersections with historical moments. In 1987, as an exchange student to West Germany with minimal German fluency, I lived on a street named after two heroes of the German resistance, siblings Sophie and Hans Scholl from the White Rose. They grew up in the Black Forest where my host family lived. I stood on both sides of the notorious Berlin Wall, built in the aftermath of World War II, and I first learned their history further in a West Berlin museum. My comprehensive journal of daily rambling notes to self from those three months helped me to write and publish German Awakening three decades after I returned home from West Germany, a country that no longer exists.Once the Berlin Wall fell in 1989 and reunified a divided people, my German literature major no longer made logical sense. Yet my path through language education was the most relevant training I can imagine to meet this moment in American history, as ICE comes down on us all.I haven't been outside much in this cold snap, unlike many brave neighbors in Minneapolis. But I know what it is to live and learn and connect using a non-native-to-me language. That's worth a lot in this moment. I'll find the work I'm called to do. I call myself a Courageous Wordsmith, along with my collaborators. We're in this together.What's the work you're called to do? How are you courageous?I am asking you to not look away from Minneapolis or Greater Minnesota. I wonder, what can you offer to center humanity in this moment? How can you raise awareness so that all of US, everywhere, can do better? You don't have to know the end at the outset.You don't have to be a martyr for the cause. But we all need you. Nothing is wasted.We start wherever we are.All the path of a real-life witness requires is that we're aware: We're willing to ask questions, listen, keep taking notes, and do something Good. Terrance C. Newby is an attorney, novelist, and playwright based in Roseville, Minnesota. His plays The Cage, The Body Politic, Reunion Forever, The Piano Teacher, Little Rock 1942 and Our Dearest Friends have been professionally staged in Twin Cities theaters. Terry's novel Dangerfield's Promise was published in April 2022, and has received five-star reviews from the Seattle Book Review, Manhattan Book Review, Chicago Book Review, and the Midwest Book Review, among others. The book and customer reviews are available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Terry is currently working on a sequel to Dangerfield's Promise. More information about Terry's work can be found on his website. https://www.terrancenewby.com/ Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She is the host of Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As an editor and writing mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works, specifically podcasts and books. A lifelong Minnesotan and mother of grown twins, Amy lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two cats. Get Amy's Books and Audiobooks
Ambisonics recordings at Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War.Recorded by Anders Vinjar.
Zeitgeschichte erleben. Der Podcast der Bundeskanzler-Willy-Brandt-Stiftung
Siegfried Aufhäuser zählte in der Weimarer Republik zu den prominentesten Akteuren der Angestelltengewerkschaften. Als Vorsitzender der Arbeitsgemeinschaft freier Angestelltenverbände (AfA) rief er 1920 zum Generalstreik gegen den Kapp-Lüttwitz-Putsch auf. Im Reichstag profilierte sich der linke SPD-Abgeordnete vor allem in der Sozialpolitik und war maßgeblich am Gesetz zur Arbeitslosenversicherung und der Etablierung der Arbeitsgerichtsbarkeit beteiligt. Nach dem 30. Januar 1933 versuchte er vergeblich, seine Partei und die Gewerkschaften von einem Generalstreik gegen die NS-Machtübernahme zu überzeugen. Aufhäuser, der als Jude und Sozialist jederzeit mit seiner Verhaftung rechnen musste, entschloss sich im Mai 1933 zur Flucht aus Deutschland. Nach Exilstationen in Paris, Prag und London gelangte er 1939 nach New York, wo er als Journalist arbeitete und sich in der German Labour Delegation sowie im Council for a Democratic Germany engagierte. 1951 kehrte er nach West-Berlin zurück, wo er im Alter von 67 Jahren den Vorsitz des Landesverbandes der Deutschen Angestellten-Gewerkschaft übernahm. Der Historiker Christian Zech zeichnet das bewegte politische Leben Siegfried Aufhäusers in seinen verschiedenen Facetten nach und eröffnet mit seiner Biografie neue Blickwinkel auf die Geschichte der Angestelltengewerkschaften, der Sozialdemokratie und der Remigration jüdischer NS-Verfolgter nach 1945. Nach der Vorstellung seines Buches diskutiert der Autor mit dem Historiker Ernst Piper. Eintritt frei. Eine Anmeldung ist über das Online-Formular erbeten. Die Veranstaltung wird im Anschluss als Podcast zum Nachhören zur Verfügung gestellt. In Kooperation mit dem Institut für Zeitgeschichte München−Berlin Die Bundeskanzler-Willy-Brandt-Stiftung online: Webseite: www.willy-brandt.de/ Newsletter: www.willy-brandt.de/newsletter/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/bwbstiftung/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/BundeskanzlerWillyBrandtStiftung/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BWBStiftung
We're back next week but until then, we have ANOTHER bonus subscriber episode for you to enjoy.BUT CRUCIALLY, DON'T FORGET! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London's Soho.
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!Happy New Year, everyone! This week, Kenzie dives into the horrifying crimes of Johann Jack Unterweger, one of Austria's most infamous serial killers—who was shockingly released from prison after already committing murder. Then, Lauren lightens things up (slightly) by sharing some of the wild, reckless, and downright stupid crimes people have gotten themselves into on New Year's Eve. Join us for our final spooky special of 2025!*Towards the beginning of Kenzie's story, she discusses what life was like in Germany at the time with the Berlin Wall splitting it into West and East Berlin. In the episode, it was said that the Allies had East Berlin and the Soviet Union had West Berlin. That is incorrect and it was the other way around.*--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!
So now, back to telling our story to the German women, in West Berlin in 1982. When I listen to this old recording, I am reminded of the reasons, that my family and I, have persevered, and still live in Germany. I would like to read from 1 Corinthians, Chapter 1, which explains what God's will is for every person. There is no one that is special, we are all equal in His sight, both men and women. He loves each one of us, and has called us to bring Him glory through serving Him.The fact that I chose this, shows how important the scripture was, in my life. It was deeper, than just reading a short verse, for the day. I was taught as a young woman, that the Word of God can transform my mind, and give me a desire to know and understand His purpose. “For you see your calling brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world, to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, has God chosen, and things which are not, that he might nullify the things that are, so that no man should glory in His presence. But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God, is made unto us wisdom and righteousness, sanctification and redemption:according as it is written. He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.“This story ends with music and these words: Then one morning, a few days after the Lord took Thomas home, I had a very clear thought, “Start writing the book.” I knew what that book was, our story. Even though I never considered myself a writer, I got started. But it wasn't until seven years later, that I found a German Christian, publishing house. That book eventually, led me 15 years later, to writing this podcast!Documentary: YouTube, Finding Purpose, Kristine van Dooren
Wir sprechen mit dem Fotografen und Autor Lutz Röhrig über seine Neugier und die Geschichte hinter den Geschichten auf seiner Webseite.
In August 1961, the Soviet Union began building a wall between East and West Berlin. Weeks after construction began, the Scotland international women's hockey team were invited to play against West Germany. They travelled by plane and coach, getting stopped at Checkpoint Charlie, before arriving for the match at the Olympic Hockey Stadium in West Berlin. Although they didn't win, Valerie Crombie has been speaking to Megan Jones about the significance of taking part and about the memento she got to keep. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: The team at Turnhouse Airport, now known as Edinburgh Airport, in 1961. Credit: Scottish Hockey).
Atiye Altül kommt 1970 als „Gastarbeiterin“ aus der Türkei nach Westberlin. Neben der Schichtarbeit in der Fabrik wird sie Erziehungshelferin. Später studiert sie Textildesign, steht auf der Bühne des Grips-Theaters und berät migrantische Frauen. Wiese, Tim www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Im Gespräch
After hearing Thomas' recording in the last episode, it reminded me of the radical change that took place, when we moved to Germany. Even for Thomas, though he was back in his home country, he was not in his home town of West Berlin. He had no idea how the Christian way of life would be, compared to what he had experienced, in California. For me, besides the language, being a young mother and pregnant, moving in with people we had never met before, meant lots of adapting. You have heard the details of those stories in my early episodes.Then our lives changed again after we moved to Munich. At this point in my story, we had been living in the city for more than fifteen years. To adapt and fit in, we had altered the way we dressed, the way we talked, and our perspectives on daily life, and how we shared the gospel. Our three years in California, and at the farmhouse in northern Germany, were long gone. The only thing that remained, was our commitment to serve the Lord, wherever He sent us.
Get it here: found.ee/spandau20-011 Spandau20 delivers its eleventh various artists release, a sonically rich and future-facing blend of broken grooves, spatial moods and modern Detroit romanticism. Four tracks, four new angles on the dancefloor. ANNA Z sets the tone with 'Kabeljau', an eclectic, IDM-flirting workout. On the opening track, elastic rhythms stretch and snap while ethereal pads drift overhead, punctured by sudden turns and glitchy surprises. Moody, weird and beautifully unpredictable. Dajusch continues with 'Fallout', diving into shimmering Detroit-inspired chords and pristine production. Clean yet full of soul, its dreamy propulsion moves with effortless optimism. It's a track that lifts heads and hearts without ever losing its club focus. Flip the record and FJAAK welcome you into a breakbeat-infused haze. 'Your Time' pairs groovy percussion and airy atmospheres with those unmistakable powerhouse vocal chops, a warehouse anthem with a gentle cosmic touch, driving yet deeply emotional. Closing the EP, Claus accelerates the pulse. 'Moist Logic' is a faster, more urgent exploration of the techno continuum. Machine funk encoded into a forward-thrusting groove, a sleek atmosphere swirling around a sharp, kinetic core. With SPANDAU20 011, the West-Berlin collective celebrates a hybrid future, rhythmically adventurous, melodically rich and rooted in a love for the dancefloor's most timeless emotions. This record combines Berlin grit with dream-state techno, balancing rough energy and refined emotion across four cuts that leave their mark on the floor.
Get it here: found.ee/spandau20-011 Spandau20 delivers its eleventh various artists release, a sonically rich and future-facing blend of broken grooves, spatial moods and modern Detroit romanticism. Four tracks, four new angles on the dancefloor. ANNA Z sets the tone with 'Kabeljau', an eclectic, IDM-flirting workout. On the opening track, elastic rhythms stretch and snap while ethereal pads drift overhead, punctured by sudden turns and glitchy surprises. Moody, weird and beautifully unpredictable. Dajusch continues with 'Fallout', diving into shimmering Detroit-inspired chords and pristine production. Clean yet full of soul, its dreamy propulsion moves with effortless optimism. It's a track that lifts heads and hearts without ever losing its club focus. Flip the record and FJAAK welcome you into a breakbeat-infused haze. 'Your Time' pairs groovy percussion and airy atmospheres with those unmistakable powerhouse vocal chops, a warehouse anthem with a gentle cosmic touch, driving yet deeply emotional. Closing the EP, Claus accelerates the pulse. 'Moist Logic' is a faster, more urgent exploration of the techno continuum. Machine funk encoded into a forward-thrusting groove, a sleek atmosphere swirling around a sharp, kinetic core. With SPANDAU20 011, the West-Berlin collective celebrates a hybrid future, rhythmically adventurous, melodically rich and rooted in a love for the dancefloor's most timeless emotions. This record combines Berlin grit with dream-state techno, balancing rough energy and refined emotion across four cuts that leave their mark on the floor.
Get it here: found.ee/spandau20-011 Spandau20 delivers its eleventh various artists release, a sonically rich and future-facing blend of broken grooves, spatial moods and modern Detroit romanticism. Four tracks, four new angles on the dancefloor. ANNA Z sets the tone with 'Kabeljau', an eclectic, IDM-flirting workout. On the opening track, elastic rhythms stretch and snap while ethereal pads drift overhead, punctured by sudden turns and glitchy surprises. Moody, weird and beautifully unpredictable. Dajusch continues with 'Fallout', diving into shimmering Detroit-inspired chords and pristine production. Clean yet full of soul, its dreamy propulsion moves with effortless optimism. It's a track that lifts heads and hearts without ever losing its club focus. Flip the record and FJAAK welcome you into a breakbeat-infused haze. 'Your Time' pairs groovy percussion and airy atmospheres with those unmistakable powerhouse vocal chops, a warehouse anthem with a gentle cosmic touch, driving yet deeply emotional. Closing the EP, Claus accelerates the pulse. 'Moist Logic' is a faster, more urgent exploration of the techno continuum. Machine funk encoded into a forward-thrusting groove, a sleek atmosphere swirling around a sharp, kinetic core. With SPANDAU20 011, the West-Berlin collective celebrates a hybrid future, rhythmically adventurous, melodically rich and rooted in a love for the dancefloor's most timeless emotions. This record combines Berlin grit with dream-state techno, balancing rough energy and refined emotion across four cuts that leave their mark on the floor.
Get it here: found.ee/spandau20-011 Spandau20 delivers its eleventh various artists release, a sonically rich and future-facing blend of broken grooves, spatial moods and modern Detroit romanticism. Four tracks, four new angles on the dancefloor. ANNA Z sets the tone with 'Kabeljau', an eclectic, IDM-flirting workout. On the opening track, elastic rhythms stretch and snap while ethereal pads drift overhead, punctured by sudden turns and glitchy surprises. Moody, weird and beautifully unpredictable. Dajusch continues with 'Fallout', diving into shimmering Detroit-inspired chords and pristine production. Clean yet full of soul, its dreamy propulsion moves with effortless optimism. It's a track that lifts heads and hearts without ever losing its club focus. Flip the record and FJAAK welcome you into a breakbeat-infused haze. 'Your Time' pairs groovy percussion and airy atmospheres with those unmistakable powerhouse vocal chops, a warehouse anthem with a gentle cosmic touch, driving yet deeply emotional. Closing the EP, Claus accelerates the pulse. 'Moist Logic' is a faster, more urgent exploration of the techno continuum. Machine funk encoded into a forward-thrusting groove, a sleek atmosphere swirling around a sharp, kinetic core. With SPANDAU20 011, the West-Berlin collective celebrates a hybrid future, rhythmically adventurous, melodically rich and rooted in a love for the dancefloor's most timeless emotions. This record combines Berlin grit with dream-state techno, balancing rough energy and refined emotion across four cuts that leave their mark on the floor.
Hello Dear History Flakes Listener!We miss you all most cruelly. To tide you over until Season 4 begins in 2026, here's a live show all the way from August 2024. It was over 30 degrees but Jonny rallied valliantly (and only mentioned it 7, 8, or 100 times). We share with you some of the more ingenious and puzzling escapes from East to West Berlin. Air, land, sea, and even an inflatable mattress - you name it, it's here. So settle in for some daring escapes to freedom in the West, home of demorcracy, Hasselhoff, and Ikea: everything a growing boy or girl needs.Shout out to our wonderful friend and fellow guide Glenn in the audience for live fact checking!++++++
Hannes und Niklas sitzen in einem Hotel in Ingolstadt, reden erst über umfallende Sektgläser, Business-Hotels und absurde Dinner in West-Berlin – und landen dann mitten in den großen Fragen des Elternseins:Wie schafft man es als Papa, geduldig zu bleiben?Wie bleibt man als Paar verbunden, wenn Schlaf fehlt, die Nerven dünn sind und plötzlich alles anders ist?Wie geht man damit um, wenn das Baby schreit – und einer von beiden fast explodiert, während der andere versucht, ruhig zu bleiben?Aus einer Hörerinnenfrage entwickeln die beiden ein langes, ehrliches Gespräch über Einschlafbegleitung, Überforderung, Trigger, Erwartungen – und die neue Realität, die mit einem Baby in die Beziehung einzieht.Alle Infos zu unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern findet ihr hier:KoroMit dem Code PAPAS bekommt ihr bei Koro 5% Rabatt auf Eure nächste Bestellung. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
West-Berlin 1973, der 74-jährige Gereon Rath ist längst im Ruhestand und lebt im Seniorenheim. Dort wird er von Hans Singer besucht, der als Privatdozent und Historiker über die Arbeit der Berliner Polizei forscht. Rath ahnt, dass der junge Kollege ihm auf der Spur ist und Fragen stellen wird, die über das Forschungsinteresse hinausgehen. Wird Rath also reden über das, was sich 1953 zugetragen hat? Wird er den Zusammenhang herstellen zum Schauplatz Berlin, Anfang der dreißiger Jahre? Volker Kutscher hat mit "Westend" wieder einen atemberaubenden Roman vorgelegt, und weil er so besonders ist, hat Kat Menschik das Buch in ihre Reihe "Illustrierte Lieblingsbücher" aufgenommen. In NDR Kultur à la carte sind beide, Autor und Illustratorin, zu Gast und sprechen mit Katja Weise über das Verbrechen, Hintergründe und den Erfolg des Krimis.
Christopher & Jobst im Gespräch mit WestBam. Wir sprechen über den Traum Mittelstürmer zu sein, sein 19-jähriges Ich an die Wand spielen, mit Traditionen brechen, leichter gewordenes DJing, täglich durch den Tiergarten gehen, hin- und hergerissen zu Johnny Rotten sein, ein Lied mit Iggy Pop machen ist wie das 7 zu 1 gegen Brasilien, als junger New Waver ins legendäre Metropol, eine laufende Soundwelle, die Geheimkunst des Mixens, seit Anfang der 90er gen DJ tanzen, auf einer Seite mit Genesis P. Orridge, das Manifest "Was ist Record Art?", musikalischer Spätzünder sein, drei Jahre lang "Oh Mandy" hören, ein späterer Mr. Universum, andere Hardrocker unterhielten sich über Punk-Gesang, ein gutes Hardrock-Album mit komischen Vocals drüber, Gewürze in Hengelo kaufen, Spiky Hair statt lange Haare, Sicherheitsnadel durchs Ohr stechen, Hassliebe auf die Engländer, musikalische Erziehung durch BFBS & John Peel, das Album "Ein Produkt der Deutsch-Amerikanischen Freundschaft", frühe Fad Gadget, "Holidays in Cambodia", in den frühern Achtzigern hatten Bands den technischen Fortschritt mit drin, sich gegen die antiautoritären Eltern widersetzen, Krautrock roch nach Moschus, ein Harlem Globetrotters-Flipper im Odeon, das Hundehalsband von Sally, alles Scheiße in der Provinz, selbstgemacht Batik-Shirts mit Kaninchenfellmänteln und Gummistiefeln, Feuerlegen und Isetta-Fahren, "Wir gegen die Spießer", Kinder sind konservativer als Eltern, ab 11 Kampfsport machen, eisenharte Disziplin, abgefahrene Bilder vom Acid-Freak-Erzieher Peter, rauchend ohne Sicherheitsgurt im Auto, der frühe Tod des Vaters, Kunststudent mit Uniformjacke, Annabelle von Bow Wow Wow lieben, bei Annette Benjamin pennen, Crazy Colors & Bondage-Hosen, der Stern der DJ-Ära, nie im Sounds gewesen sein, "Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo", Döner in Shibuya, die beiden großen Berlin Smells Döner & U-Bahn, in die Music Hall am Walther-Schreiber-Platz pilgern, "Der Mussolini" & "Papa´s got a brand new pigback", David Bowier: Der schönste Mann im Westen, auf Punk-Urlaub von den Eltern weg, die Groschen sind alle, im Zeichen der Fische geboren, die D-Punks, die Chaos-Tage in Hannover, verfolgt von englischen Soldaten, schnorren für n Kebab, Norbert von VD, Highlander der Jugendkultur sein, für das Recht auf Ungemütlichkeit kämpfen, schon immer erwachsen sein wollen, vom Bassisten vom Stranglers mit ins Konzert genommen, Salomé & Die geilen Tiere, nichts üben aber gleich alles können, die Disco Riot-Reihe auf Low Spirit, Punk war der letzte Versuch von Rock´n´Roll sich gesund zu schrumpfen, Ende der 80er-Jahre im Tempo über DJing schreiben, der Beginn einer neuen Ära, als junger Punk in West-Berlin verliebt sein, das Buch "Schulhorror", der Ober-Punk von Berlin DJ Fetish, Bestellungen fürs World´s End aufgeben, "Temptation" von Heaven 17, Killing Joke im Odeon, zum Dom-Radio aus Münster nicht Nein sagen, religiöse Tiefen im Punk nicht so ausleben können, die Hiltrup-Punks wollten einen knattern, immer alles ausprobieren wollen, William und die Anzüge aus dem Korrekt, mit der Legende DJ Chris überworfen haben, bester Berliner DJ im Tip, von 1 bis 9 Uhr auflegen, 130 BpM High Energy, das Label Trax Records, eine Sehnsucht nach Werken haben, NDW ist nicht an Fräulein Menke gestorben, der sogenannten Ausverkauf, das erste Rave-Erlebnis mit Wick Vaporup & Ectasy, die Macht der Nacht, mit den Stereo MCs in der Werner-Seelenbiner-Halle, nur weil es klein ist ist es auch nicht immer ein gutes Publikum, viele Leute haben ein Dünkel, WestBams eigene Kultur-Theorie, Björk ist Geschmacks-Mittelschicht, der Gönner aller Schnorrer sein, gern mal für 700 Euro essen gehen, westfälisch klug wirtschaften, TikTok-DJs mit 180BpM, süchtig nach YouTube Shorts, der Untergang der Welt, uvm.Zwei Songs für die Playlist1) Ein Lieblings-Punk-Song von Westbam: WIRE - 12XU2) Ein Lied, das den Spirit des frühen Techno am besten vermittelt: DEAD OR ALIVE - You Spin Me Round
We all have our demons. Some of us more than others. This week we delve into two very different kinds of horror as Samm Deighan drops in to check out Demons (aka Shura) (1971) directed by Toshio Matsumoto, followed by Demons (1985) directed by Lamberto Bava. Samurai on the verge of psychotic breakdown and a West Berlin cinema full of badly dubbed weirdos take turns being overrun with demons both psychological and literal. Whichever way you look at it, this world is a sea of blood. It's not really possible to spoil Demons '85, but we will call out Spoiler Territory for Demons '71. If you want to skip ahead from that point, you can rejoin the conversation at the 1:21:31 mark to avoid spoilers. Want to get in touch? You can reach us on caliber9fromouterspace@gmail.com Theme music: "The Cold Light of Day" by HKM. Check out HKM on #SoundCloud or Bandcamp "Demons" by Spring King
Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie schreiben ein Buch und es landet auf den Bestsellerlisten. Und jetzt stellen Sie sich vor, Sie schrieben noch mehr Bücher, sagen wir mal an die 20, jedes Jahr eins, und quasi jedes dieser Bücher landet in den Bestsellerlisten. Und dort dann nicht auf Platz 19, was auch schon beachtlich wäre, sondern ganz weit vorne. Wie muss das sein? Wie denkt man über sein eigenes Gehirn, seine eigene Phantasie, wie sehr kann man sich da auf kreativen Nachschub verlassen? Das fragen wir ihn am besten selbst. Der Autor Sebastian Fitzek k am 1971 in West-Berlin zur Welt, studierte sehr kurz Tiermedizin und Jura bis zum 1. Staatsexamen, damit könnte man schon mal das nötige Besteck für's Thriller-Genre beisammen haben. Gut, dann wird er noch Autor, Unterhaltungschef und Chefredakteur beim Radio, bevor er zum Bestsellerautor wird, dessen Bücher millionenfach verkauft und in mehr als 20 Sprachen übersetzt werden. Playlist: Grace Jones - Slave to the Rhythm Bausa - Frühling im Viertel Silbermond - Milliarden Andreas Bourani - Ultraleicht Heroes del Silencio - Entre dos Tierras Prefab Sprout - Cars and Girls Das Lumpenpack - Universum Diese Podcast-Episode steht unter der Creative Commons Lizenz CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Kasia Jaronczyk about her novel, Voices in the Air (Palimpsest Press, 2025). What would drive women to risk the lives of their children and innocent people to leave their mother country forever? On April 30, 1982, two women and their families hijack a Polish passenger plane flying from Breslau to Warsaw in a bold attempt to escape Martial Law in Communist Poland and find safety in West Berlin. Among the hijackers are a cotton spinner whose husband wants to avoid a long prison sentence, a schoolteacher with a sick daughter, a pregnant fourteen-year-old who has visions of the Virgin Mary, and an ambitious young filmmaker. Inspired by real events, Voices in the Air is told from the point of view of these four women and a stewardess in love with the married pilot. Will they find happiness beyond the Iron Curtain or was the hijacking not worth the risk? Told using traditional narrative and documentary film-style interviews, Voices in the Air follows the main characters' lives before and after the hijacking, and through real-life events as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the fight for women's rights in modern Poland, the Covid pandemic and the refugee crisis on the Polish-Belarus border. A must-read novel exploring ambiguous moral choice, censorship, emigration, fate and regret. Kasia Jaronczyk is a Polish-Canadian writer, artist and microbiologist. She immigrated to Canada at the age of 14. Her debut short story collection Lemons was published in 2017 by Mansfield Press. She is a co-editor of the only anthology of Polish-Canadian short stories Polish(ed): Poland Rooted in Canadian Fiction (Guernica Editions, 2017). Her stories were short-listed for the Bristol Prize 2016 and long-listed for CBC Short Story Prize 2010. She has published in Canadian literary magazines such as TNQ, Room, Prairie Journal, Carousel, The Nashwaak Review, Postscripts to Darkness, and in anthologies Wherever I Find Myself. Essays by Canadian Immigrant Women (Miriam Matejova, Ed. Caitlin Press, April 2017) and The Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology (2016. Vol 9.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Kasia Jaronczyk about her novel, Voices in the Air (Palimpsest Press, 2025). What would drive women to risk the lives of their children and innocent people to leave their mother country forever? On April 30, 1982, two women and their families hijack a Polish passenger plane flying from Breslau to Warsaw in a bold attempt to escape Martial Law in Communist Poland and find safety in West Berlin. Among the hijackers are a cotton spinner whose husband wants to avoid a long prison sentence, a schoolteacher with a sick daughter, a pregnant fourteen-year-old who has visions of the Virgin Mary, and an ambitious young filmmaker. Inspired by real events, Voices in the Air is told from the point of view of these four women and a stewardess in love with the married pilot. Will they find happiness beyond the Iron Curtain or was the hijacking not worth the risk? Told using traditional narrative and documentary film-style interviews, Voices in the Air follows the main characters' lives before and after the hijacking, and through real-life events as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the fight for women's rights in modern Poland, the Covid pandemic and the refugee crisis on the Polish-Belarus border. A must-read novel exploring ambiguous moral choice, censorship, emigration, fate and regret. Kasia Jaronczyk is a Polish-Canadian writer, artist and microbiologist. She immigrated to Canada at the age of 14. Her debut short story collection Lemons was published in 2017 by Mansfield Press. She is a co-editor of the only anthology of Polish-Canadian short stories Polish(ed): Poland Rooted in Canadian Fiction (Guernica Editions, 2017). Her stories were short-listed for the Bristol Prize 2016 and long-listed for CBC Short Story Prize 2010. She has published in Canadian literary magazines such as TNQ, Room, Prairie Journal, Carousel, The Nashwaak Review, Postscripts to Darkness, and in anthologies Wherever I Find Myself. Essays by Canadian Immigrant Women (Miriam Matejova, Ed. Caitlin Press, April 2017) and The Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology (2016. Vol 9.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, we head down to Baldwin County, Alabama, to meet a man who lives by three simple words: Clean. Preserve. Protect. John Weber — owner and operator of Guardian Automotive Detailing — isn't your average detailer. By day he works fiber optics for what he calls “the Death Star,” and by night he's restoring cars, faith, and balance along the Gulf Coast. John's built a reputation for precision, professionalism, and heart — the kind that reminds us that detailing isn't just about cars, it's about people. We talk shop, family, and faith, and get honest about mental health, resilience, and the power of purpose. Then we lighten things up with the Curmudgeon's Vodka Flight — a taste-test showdown that proves even the cleanest hands can get a little dirty. So grab your drink of choice, settle in, and join us for an episode that's equal parts grit, gratitude, and good conversation.
Dies ist der zweite Teil des Gesprächs. Wenn ihr den ersten Teil noch nicht gehört habt, fangt am besten dort an!++++ Hier könnt ihr Mitglied im Klub Reflektor werden, Jans Reflektor-Mitgliederbereich mit vielen Extras ++++In dieser Doppelfolge zu Gast: der Schauspieler Lars Eidinger.Lars wurde 1976 in West-Berlin geboren. Er zählt zu den bekanntesten deutschen Theater- und Filmschauspielern der Gegenwart.Er arbeitete an der Berliner Schaubühne und dem Deutschen Theater und spielte in Filmen wie z.B. „Alle anderen“, „25 km/h“ oder „Sterben“ mit. Außerdem machte er als Darsteller in Fernsehserien wie zum Beispiel „Babylon Berlin“ oder auch als Akteur in Videoclips auf sich aufmerksam.Nach Charlie Hübner und Robert Stadlober ist Lars Eidinger bereits der dritte Schauspieler, der bei Reflektor zu Gast ist. Wie seine beiden Kollegen ist auch Lars musikaffin. Neben seiner Schauspielarbeit ist Lars seit Jahrzehnten leidenschaftlicher DJ. Zudem hat er bereits im Jahr 1998 ein Album mit elektronischer Musik auf dem Hamburger Label K7 veröffentlicht.Lars erzählt Jan, wie er in den 1990er Jahren im Keller seines Elternhauses am Computer saß und sich mit Samples beschäftigt hat. Er berichtet von Begegnungen mit Tricky in Paris und der Band CocoRosie in Klagenfurt. Weiterhin sprechen Jan und Lars über vermeintliche Omnipräsenz und Neid. Und darüber, was es bedeutet, sich einem künstlerischen Prozess auszusetzen. Sowohl vor Publikum als auch im Studio. In der Folge geht es um interdisziplinäre künstlerische Verbindungen und, was passiert, wenn sich Sprachkunst und Musik miteinander verbinden. Gleich zu Beginn des Gesprächs diskutieren Jan und Lars am Beispiel von Kanye West darüber, ob Musik von maximal problematischen Künstlern dennoch produktive Impulse geben können. Und selbstverständlich spricht Jan mit Lars anhand seiner Filme und Theaterstücke auch über dessen Arbeit als Schauspieler.Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß bei zweieinhalb Stunden Reflektor mit Lars Eidinger!Die in dieser Folge angesprochenen Musiktitel findet ihr in der Reflektor-Streaming-Playlist.Hier findet ihr Reflektor bei Instagram. Und hier findet ihr Jan bei Instagram.Schreibt uns gerne unter reflektor@cloudshill.com.Hier geht es zum Clouds Hill Bandcamp-Shop.Viel Spaß beim Hören und danke für eure Unterstützung! ++++++++Ob Pop, Rock, Rap, Punk oder Klassik – Musik ist immer einzigartig. So wie die Künstler:innen, die sie erschaffen. Was macht einen guten Song aus? Wie politisch darf oder sollte Pop sein? Und wie geht man mit plötzlichem Ruhm oder dem unvermeidlichen Absturz um?In Reflektor + Subline sucht Jan Müller, selbst Musiker und seit nahezu 30 Jahren Bassist der Band Tocotronic, authentische Gespräche mit jenen, die es am besten wissen müssen: den Musiker:innen selbst. Ob Olli Schulz, Jan Delay, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, Alli Neumann, Joy Denalane oder Doro – geprägt von gegenseitigem Interesse und Respekt spricht er mit seinen Gästen über ihre Karriere, ihre größten Hits und die schmerzhaftesten Rückschläge. Immer auf Augenhöhe, immer überraschend. Neue Episoden von Reflektor erscheinen wöchentlich, immer freitags – also hört unbedingt rein und abonniert den Podcast, um keine Folge mehr zu verpassen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"My composition, titled “Berliner Mauer,” draws inspiration from ambisonics recordings made by Anders Vinjar at the Berlin Wall. "The Berlin Wall, officially known as the Anti-Fascist Protection Rampart, was a fortified concrete barrier that encircled West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. It physically separated West Berlin from East Berlin and the German Democratic Republic (East Germany). Construction of the Berlin Wall began on August 13, 1961, by the government of the GDR. The wall featured guard towers along large concrete walls and a wide area known as the “death strip,” which contained anti-vehicle trenches, beds of nails, and other defensive measures. The primary purpose of the Wall was to prevent East German citizens from fleeing to the West. "The intricate history of the Berlin Wall captivated me. Its origin as a tangible symbol of the Cold War division holds immense power. It embodies various aspects, including the brutal suppression of East Germans and their families, its unintended symbolic significance for freedom, and the challenging socio-economic adjustments that followed its unexpected fall in 1989. These events led to German reunification and broader movements for Eastern European liberation. "Anders Vinjar's field recordings captured fragments of everyday life at the Berlin Wall, and these sounds carry an intangible weight. The post-fall complications in the area continue to impact everything and everyone around it in subtle ways. My intention was to convey this multifaceted and complex reality within my composition, leaving listeners with a potential sense of optimism for the future. By utilizing field recordings, synthesizers, and tape loops, I hope to unveil these hidden layers and inspire others to envision a better future." Berlin Wall soundscape reimagined by Jeff Dungfelder.
++++ Hier könnt ihr Mitglied im Klub Reflektor werden, Jans Reflektor-Mitgliederbereich mit vielen Extras ++++In dieser Doppelfolge zu Gast: der Schauspieler Lars Eidinger.Lars wurde 1976 in West-Berlin geboren. Er zählt zu den bekanntesten deutschen Theater- und Filmschauspielern der Gegenwart.Er arbeitete an der Berliner Schaubühne und dem Deutschen Theater und spielte in Filmen wie z.B. „Alle anderen“, „25 km/h“ oder „Sterben“ mit. Außerdem machte er als Darsteller in Fernsehserien wie zum Beispiel „Babylon Berlin“ oder auch als Akteur in Videoclips auf sich aufmerksam.Nach Charlie Hübner und Robert Stadlober ist Lars Eidinger bereits der dritte Schauspieler, der bei Reflektor zu Gast ist. Wie seine beiden Kollegen ist auch Lars musikaffin. Neben seiner Schauspielarbeit ist Lars seit Jahrzehnten leidenschaftlicher DJ. Zudem hat er bereits im Jahr 1998 ein Album mit elektronischer Musik auf dem Hamburger Label K7 veröffentlicht.Lars erzählt Jan, wie er in den 1990er Jahren im Keller seines Elternhauses am Computer saß und sich mit Samples beschäftigt hat. Er berichtet von Begegnungen mit Tricky in Paris und der Band CocoRosie in Klagenfurt. Weiterhin sprechen Jan und Lars über vermeintliche Omnipräsenz und Neid. Und darüber, was es bedeutet, sich einem künstlerischen Prozess auszusetzen. Sowohl vor Publikum als auch im Studio. In der Folge geht es um interdisziplinäre künstlerische Verbindungen und, was passiert, wenn sich Sprachkunst und Musik miteinander verbinden. Gleich zu Beginn des Gesprächs diskutieren Jan und Lars am Beispiel von Kanye West darüber, ob Musik von maximal problematischen Künstlern dennoch produktive Impulse geben können. Und selbstverständlich spricht Jan mit Lars anhand seiner Filme und Theaterstücke auch über dessen Arbeit als Schauspieler.Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß bei zweieinhalb Stunden Reflektor mit Lars Eidinger!Die in dieser Folge angesprochenen Musiktitel findet ihr in der Reflektor-Streaming-Playlist.Hier findet ihr Reflektor bei Instagram. Und hier findet ihr Jan bei Instagram.Schreibt uns gerne unter reflektor@cloudshill.com.Hier geht es zum Clouds Hill Bandcamp-Shop.Viel Spaß beim Hören und danke für eure Unterstützung! ++++++++Ob Pop, Rock, Rap, Punk oder Klassik – Musik ist immer einzigartig. So wie die Künstler:innen, die sie erschaffen. Was macht einen guten Song aus? Wie politisch darf oder sollte Pop sein? Und wie geht man mit plötzlichem Ruhm oder dem unvermeidlichen Absturz um?In Reflektor + Subline sucht Jan Müller, selbst Musiker und seit nahezu 30 Jahren Bassist der Band Tocotronic, authentische Gespräche mit jenen, die es am besten wissen müssen: den Musiker:innen selbst. Ob Olli Schulz, Jan Delay, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, Alli Neumann, Joy Denalane oder Doro – geprägt von gegenseitigem Interesse und Respekt spricht er mit seinen Gästen über ihre Karriere, ihre größten Hits und die schmerzhaftesten Rückschläge. Immer auf Augenhöhe, immer überraschend. Neue Episoden von Reflektor erscheinen wöchentlich, immer freitags – also hört unbedingt rein und abonniert den Podcast, um keine Folge mehr zu verpassen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A special episode: Anna chats with author and Tony-award winning Broadway producer Eric Schnall about his debut novel I MAKE ENVY ON YOUR DISCO. Sam Singer flies to Berlin for an art gallery opening, needing a break from his partner in New York. He meets enigmatic hotel receptionist Magda and ex-pat Jeremy, goes clubbing, and discovers the 2000s nostalgia for East and West Berlin. Named a GQ Editor's Pick and winner of the Barbara DiBernard Prize in Fiction, we loved this novel and recommend the audiobook read by Charlie Carver. Eric tells us some of the surprising reactions to Disco, a great game for book clubs, why Jennifer Egan is his literary hero, how to receive writing advice from Joan Didion, and his recommendations for books set in Berlin. Eric recommends the podcast Tracks of Our Queers and the TV show Somebody Somewhere. Coming up: SEED with author Bri Lee. Follow us! Email: Booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @abailliekaras / @ericschnall Substack: Books On The Go Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz
The Berlin Airlift stands as one of the most significant events in Cold War history, a testament to the resilience and determination of the Allies in the face of Soviet adversity. I speak with 98 year old veteran Ralph Dionne, who played a crucial role in this monumental operation. Ralph details the story of the Berlin Airlift and shares his journey from basic training to becoming a flight engineer during the Airlift. His insights provide a unique perspective on the challenges faced by military personnel tasked with delivering food, coal, and other supplies under the threat of Soviet control. The airlift was not just a logistical operation; it was a lifeline for the people of West Berlin, showcasing the unity and resolve of the Western Allies. One of the most touching aspects of Ralph's story is the kindness shown by airmen who dropped candy to children in Berlin, a gesture that became known as Operation Little Vittles. This act of humanity amidst war served to strengthen the bond between the Allies and the citizens of Berlin, fostering hope during a dark time. Throughout the episode, Ralph reflects on the broader implications of the Berlin Airlift, emphasizing how its success prevented the spread of Soviet influence in Western Europe. As we listen to his experiences, we are reminded of the importance of remembering our history and the lessons it holds for the present and future. Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode417/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Day in Legal History: East German Border SealedOn August 13, 1961, the East German government abruptly sealed the border between East and West Berlin, cutting off one of the last open crossings between the Eastern Bloc and the West. Overnight, streets were blocked, barbed wire unrolled, and armed guards posted, turning neighbors into strangers by force. For years after World War II, Berlin had been a divided city within a divided Germany, but its open border allowed thousands of East Germans to flee to the West. By 1961, East Germany's leadership, with Soviet backing, viewed the steady exodus as both an economic drain and a political embarrassment. The border closure was quickly followed by the construction of the Berlin Wall — initially a rudimentary barricade, later reinforced into a heavily guarded concrete barrier. Families were split, jobs lost, and daily life in the city transformed, as movement between the two halves became nearly impossible. West Berlin became an isolated enclave of democracy surrounded by a communist state, symbolizing Cold War tensions. The Wall also became a stage for daring escape attempts, some successful, others tragically fatal. Its legal underpinning rested on East Germany's assertion of sovereignty and border control, which the West rejected as illegitimate. International condemnation followed, but geopolitical realities left the Wall in place for nearly three decades. The border closure and Wall construction intensified the East–West standoff, influencing Cold War diplomacy, military posturing, and propaganda. The Wall finally fell on November 9, 1989, marking the beginning of German reunification. The events of August 13, 1961, remain a stark reminder of how governments can physically enforce political divisions.The American Bar Association has voted to eliminate its longstanding rule that reserved five Board of Governors seats specifically for women, racial minorities, LGBTQ+ members, and people with disabilities — what can only be described as a stunning kowtowing to authoritarianism. Instead, those positions will now be open to anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, regardless of personal demographic background. The change was approved by the ABA's House of Delegates during its annual meeting in Toronto, where members also considered, but rejected, proposals to shrink the size of both the House and the Board. Advocates for the shift argued that broadening eligibility could help the ABA sidestep potential lawsuits, while critics noted it follows years of political pressure from the Trump administration and conservative legal groups. That pressure has included threats to strip the ABA of its law school accreditation role and formal complaints alleging its diversity programs discriminate against non-minorities. The ABA has already paused its law school diversity accreditation requirement until at least 2026. Membership in the association has also sharply declined over the past decade, falling from nearly 400,000 in 2015 to about 227,000 in 2024, with leadership citing the elimination of free and low-cost memberships as one factor. Previously, eligibility for the diversity-designated seats was based strictly on identity, but the new rules rely on factors such as lived experience, involvement in relevant initiatives, and resilience in the face of obstacles. While the ABA did not cite political motives, the timing and surrounding context suggest a strategic retreat in the face of escalating ideological confrontation.ABA ends diversity requirements for governing board seats | ReutersAT&T has reached a settlement with Headwater Research, ending a wireless patent infringement lawsuit just days before trial in a Texas federal court. Headwater, founded by scientist Gregory Raleigh, claimed AT&T used its patented technology for reducing data usage and easing network congestion without permission, allegedly copying the inventions after a 2009 meeting with company employees. The suit, filed in 2023, targeted AT&T's cellular networks and devices, with the telecom giant denying infringement and challenging the patents' validity. The case was set for trial Thursday, but both parties asked the court to pause proceedings due to the settlement. Headwater has had recent success in the same court, winning $279 million from Samsung and $175 million from Verizon in separate wireless technology disputes earlier this year. Terms of the AT&T settlement were not disclosed.AT&T settles US wireless patent case before trial | ReutersA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore part of the $584 million in federal grants it recently froze for UCLA, finding the move violated a prior court injunction. Judge Rita Lin, ruling from San Francisco, said the National Science Foundation's suspension of funds breached her June order that blocked the termination of multiple University of California grants. The decision affects more than a third of the frozen amount, which had been halted amid President Trump's threats to cut funding to universities over pro-Palestinian campus protests. The administration has accused UCLA and other schools of allowing antisemitism during demonstrations, while protesters — including some Jewish groups — argue the government is conflating criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza with bigotry. The funding freeze comes as UCLA faces a proposed $1 billion settlement demand from the administration, a figure the university says would be financially devastating. Critics, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, have labeled the offer as extortion, raising broader concerns about free speech and academic freedom. UCLA has already settled a separate antisemitism lawsuit for over $6 million and faces litigation tied to a 2024 mob attack on pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The administration has reached settlements with other universities, including Columbia and Brown, while talks with Harvard continue.Judge orders Trump administration to restore part of UCLA's suspended funding | ReutersA federal appeals court has upheld Arkansas's ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, reversing a lower court's ruling that found the law unconstitutional. In an 8-2 decision, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cited the U.S. Supreme Court's recent approval of a similar Tennessee law, concluding that Arkansas's restrictions do not violate the Equal Protection Clause. The majority also rejected claims that the ban infringes on parents' constitutional rights to seek medical treatment for their children, finding no historical precedent for such a right when the state deems the care inappropriate. The dissent argued the law lacked evidence to support its stated goal of protecting children and would harm transgender youth and their families. Arkansas passed the first statewide ban of its kind in 2021, overriding a veto from then-Governor Asa Hutchinson, and it has since been followed by similar laws in 25 states. The ruling represents a significant victory for Republican-led efforts to restrict gender-affirming care and comes amid a wave of federal and state litigation over such policies.US appeals court upholds Arkansas law banning youth transgender care | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
Rolf Brendel in conversation with David Eastaugh https://rolfbrendel.de/ The band was formed in 1981 when vocalist Gabriele Kerner (Nena) came to West Berlin with drummer Rolf Brendel, her boyfriend at the time. The band wrote all of their songs themselves, typically working in pairs. They became overnight sensations in Germany when they performed their debut single "Nur geträumt" on German TV in August 1982 The single reached number 2 in the German charts, a position it occupied for 6 weeks, and also climbed high in the Austrian, Belgian, Dutch and Swiss charts.[ In early 1983 the follow-up single "99 Luftballons" spent a further 7 weeks at number 2 before finally reaching the top slot, a position the debut album matched.
In this episode of the HODGEPOD, Rob Fredette welcomes U.S. Foreign policy expert Ronald Bee to discuss pressing global issues. Ronald Bee, with his extensive background in international relations and national security, shares his insights on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the historical impact of the Cold War, and the complexities of the Middle East crisis. Listeners gain a deep understanding of how past events shape current international dynamics and the ongoing efforts to maintain peace. Tune in to learn from Ronald's rich experiences and expertise in navigating the intricate landscape of global affairs. Ronald has worked as a public affairs analyst at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA, Vienna, Austria), as a foreign policy analyst at the Library of Congress Congressional Research Service (CRS, DC), as a Special Assistant for National Security Affairs at Palomar Corporation, with projects conducted for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Department of Energy, the DoD Office of International Security Affairs, and the Presidential Commission on Chemical Warfare Review (DC), as a Robert Bosch Foundation Fellow for American Leadership working for the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the German Parliament (Bonn) and the Governing Mayor of West Berlin the year before the Berlin Wall fell. In addition he served in fellowships at the Princeton Center for Energy and Environmental Studies, the Aspen Institute, Berlin, and the Salzburg Seminar in Salzburg, Austria. RECORDED JULY 29, 2025 Thank you for listening to HODGEPOD which can be heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, AUDACY, TUNEIN and the PODBEAN APP
In this episode of the HODGEPOD, Rob Fredette welcomes U.S. Foreign policy expert Ronald Bee to discuss pressing global issues. Ronald Bee, with his extensive background in international relations and national security, shares his insights on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the historical impact of the Cold War, and the complexities of the Middle East crisis. Listeners gain a deep understanding of how past events shape current international dynamics and the ongoing efforts to maintain peace. Tune in to learn from Ronald's rich experiences and expertise in navigating the intricate landscape of global affairs. Ronald has worked as a public affairs analyst at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA, Vienna, Austria), as a foreign policy analyst at the Library of Congress Congressional Research Service (CRS, DC), as a Special Assistant for National Security Affairs at Palomar Corporation, with projects conducted for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Department of Energy, the DoD Office of International Security Affairs, and the Presidential Commission on Chemical Warfare Review (DC), as a Robert Bosch Foundation Fellow for American Leadership working for the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the German Parliament (Bonn) and the Governing Mayor of West Berlin the year before the Berlin Wall fell. In addition he served in fellowships at the Princeton Center for Energy and Environmental Studies, the Aspen Institute, Berlin, and the Salzburg Seminar in Salzburg, Austria. RECORDED JULY 29, 2025 Thank you for listening to HODGEPOD which can be heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, AUDACY, TUNEIN and the PODBEAN APP
Last Resort Beyond Last Resort: The JFK Assassination, The Need to Protect West Berlin, and Why a Second Invasion of Cuba Never HappenedJohn F. Kennedy was an embattled president. He was consistently at odds with the Joint Chiefs, the CIA, the radical-right, and Fascist groups in America and Western Europe, who considered him too weak to contain the spread of communism. After the Cuban Missile Crisis, the animosity for the young President grew as JFK cracked down on right-wing Cuban exile groups in America by preventing them from running sabotage raids against the Cuban mainland. Confusion reigned, for at the same time, Robert Kennedy was putting together a coalition of left-wing Cuban exiles to launch a second invasion of Cuba at the end of 1963. Meanwhile, a right-wing Cuban exile group operating independently of the Kennedys was looking to assassinate JFK, which they believed would be a catalyst to compel the United States to invade Cuba with its military in retaliation. The plan could have worked because of Lee Harvey Oswald. He was a Marxist and Castro supporter who had defected to the Soviet Union in 1959, had renounced his citizenship, and had revealed military secrets to the Russians. He allegedly tried to shoot right-wing General Edwin Walker, was a member of the pro-Castro Fair Play for Cuba Committee, and in the summer of 1963, he was arrested in New Orleans for handing out pro-Castro literature in public. He traveled to Mexico City and tried to reach Havana two months before the JFK assassination. He wrote a letter to the Russian Embassy in Washington D.C. upon his return, saying he used an alias while he was in Mexico. He was measured as 5'-9" tall during his autopsy, which was two inches shorter than when he left the Marines four years before. All this made him the perfect patsy to be used to justify a second invasion of Cuba. So, why didn't the United States invade Cuba after the JFK assassination when they had the opportunity to do so once and for all? The answer to that question is West Berlin, the gateway to Western Europe and a city President Kennedy was determined to protect at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing Cuba to the Communists. And a second invasion of Cuba placed Berlin in jeopardy, so it could not be allowed to happen. Another group came together in the spring of 1963, made up of CIA right-wing Cold War veterans like Allen Dulles, James Angleton, Henry Hecksher, William Harvey, and Tracy Barnes. These men had fought the Nazis during World War but came to consider them the lesser of two evils compared to the Soviet Union when the war was over. And they were hell-bent on keeping communism out of Europe by any means possible. For over a decade leading up to JFK's Presidency, they had collaborated with ex-Nazis, European Monarchists, and French military Fascists in the war against communism to keep Europe safe. So, it was not surprising that they all came together once again to assassinate President Kennedy – not to justify an invasion of Cuba but to prevent that from occurring. They knew that if a second invasion of Cuba were to happen, the Soviets would take West Berlin, which would almost certainly have led to World War III. So, as a Last Resort Beyond Last Resort, this group inevitably concluded that the only choice they had was to remove JFK from power before it was too late. And mixed up in the middle of it all was Lee Harvey Oswald.https://amzn.to/452QKmkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
This is the story of a Communist family in East Germany whose world was turned upside down by the implosion of the GDR. The story is told by Katja Hesse, whose father was a Vice Admiral in the Volksmarine, the East German Navy. We start the episode with Katja crossing into West Berlin on the night of 9th November 1989 and journey through the emotional landscape of certainties overturned by the opening of the Berlin Wall. Using her father's diaries Katja shares in detail her memories and reflections. From her father's shock upon learning she crossed into West Berlin, to the complexities of navigating a new reality in a reunified Germany. It's an intimate glimpse into the struggles of her family as she recounts the legacy of the GDR and the profound impact it had on her upbringing and identity. Buy Katja's book here https://www.engelsdorfer-verlag.de/Belletristik/Romanhafte-Biografien/Ostprinzessinnen-tragen-keine-Krone::7605.html Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode409/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textWhat a privilege, a conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jon Minter!We talk about his work at Save a Warrior, robotic surgery, infection, 1.5 knees, his time with Dr. Larry Dorr, disasterplasties, Mad magazine....and so much more!!Dr. Minter served on active duty in the US Army during the height of the Cold War in West Germany and in particular West Berlin. He was Chief of Emergency Services and Ambulatory Patient Care for the Berlin MEDDAC. Dr. Minter also provided direct medical support for a covert (recently declassified) Special Operations Unit in Berlin, the Physical Security Support Element. In addition, he provided emergency medical training and support for the USMLM (United States Military Liaison Mission) which was co-located in West Berlin and in former East German Potsdam.Following his active duty service he became an Orthopedic surgeon, currently working in Alpharetta, Georgia. His interest in Save A Warrior was borne out of a strong desire to offer more to veterans than what surgery could accomplish. Simply put, he wanted to be a part of a team with the chief object of healing the wounded heart.His family has a long lineage of service in both the military and first responder categories. He has been married to his wife for over 33 years and has three children in which he is intensely proud.Clinic Link: https://sportsmedicine.northside.com/providers/orthopedic-sports-surgery/jon-e-minterYour Best Life: Perfectionism—The Bane of Happiness https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11999-015-4279-9.pdfSave a Warrior Foundation: https://saveawarrior.org/board-of-directors/dr-jon-minter/Donate here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/GNlTXA?vid=1k12n4JOEI Bioburden Paper: https://journaloei.scholasticahq.com/article/133635-retained-bioburden-does-not-pose-contamination-risk-after-a-full-sterile-processing-cycleSupport the show
When was Checkpoint Charlie created in Berlin? What triggered Stalin to enact a blockade on West Berlin? And how did the Western powers airlift over 2.3 million tons of supplies to their occupied zone of the city from 1948 to 1949? William and Anita are joined once again by Giles Milton, author of Checkmate in Berlin: The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World, to discuss the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, and the way in which the Iron Curtain hardened towards the end of the 1940s. ----------------- Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to live show tickets, bonus episodes, book discounts, our exclusive newsletter, and access to our members' chatroom on Discord! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. ----------------- Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Anouska Lewis Senior Producer: Callum Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 2, 1967. Benno Ohnesorg, a West German student, is killed by a police officer while attending a protest in West Berlin.You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.comHistory Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 2, 1967. Benno Ohnesorg, a West German student, is killed by a police officer while attending a protest in West Berlin.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
LBJ kicks off Project Head Start; Queen Elizabeth visits West Berlin; U.S. destroyers shell the Viet Cong; John Lindsay runs for Mayor of NYC; Muhammad Ali defends his title. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. Support this project on Patreon!
Every other week, we'll be re-releasing an episode we think deserves more attention. Today, we'll hear about The Candy Bomber. After World War Two, Germany was split up and occupied by the United States, France, Britain and the Soviet Union. In June of 1948, the U.S., France, and Britain announced they were creating a unified West German currency. Joseph Stalin opposed this unification, and cut off land routes from Berlin to West Germany. In order to bypass the land routes, bombers transported supplies (primarily food) and delivered them to West Berlin in what was called Operation Vittles. Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen was one of several pilots recruited to fly these missions. One day, after sneaking out and flying to Berlin for some R&R, COL Halvorsen met some local children who were survivors of the war. Talking with them changed his life, and he decided he wanted to do something to help them. He returned to base, gathered as much candy and gum as he could, fashioned parachutes with handkerchiefs, and put all the goodies inside. The next day, he flew over West Berlin and dropped the parachutes full of candy out of his bomb bay. The children were delighted. COL Halvorsen did this several more times, and gained international acclaim for his actions. To learn more about COL Halvorsen, check out his book, The Berlin Candy Bomber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Professor Jesse Kaufman returns to The Common Bridge to deliver a sobering assessment of the Ukraine-Russia war three years after the invasion began. What started as a discussion about territorial disputes has revealed itself as something far more fundamental: Russia's existential denial of Ukrainian nationhood.Kaufman shatters common misconceptions about the conflict, explaining that contrary to popular belief, NATO expansion didn't trigger the war. Rather, Ukraine sought NATO protection only after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The professor offers rare perspective on both Ukrainian resilience and Russian strategic failures, drawing from his extensive regional expertise and recent visits to Poland where he witnessed the refugee crisis firsthand—notably populated almost exclusively by women and children, as Ukrainian men remained to fight.The conversation takes a particularly revealing turn when examining President Zelensky's precarious position. "Zelensky is a dead man," Kaufman states bluntly, explaining why Ukraine's leader faces permanent FSB targeting regardless of the war's outcome. This existential threat explains why Zelensky famously declared "I'm not playing cards" during his controversial White House meeting—a statement mockingly misinterpreted by many observers.Perhaps most concerning is Kaufman's assessment of Europe's defense capabilities. Despite pledges to increase military spending, European nations have become "thoroughly civilianized," lacking both the will and capability to defend themselves without American support. As Kaufman puts it, "I just don't see Jens from West Berlin trying to stab somebody in a trench in East Ukraine."For anyone seeking to understand why this conflict defies simple diplomatic solutions, this conversation provides profound insights into why, for Ukrainians, this truly is a fight for "existence or annihilation." Subscribe to The Common Bridge for more nuanced, nonpartisan discussions on today's most pressing geopolitical challenges.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
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