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China looms large in our modern world -- and yes, is misunderstood, or not understood at all. Manoj Kewalramani joins Amit Varma in episode 435 of The Seen and the Unseen to put together a primer on China, from ancient times through all the kingdoms through Mao and Deng to Xi and this present moment. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Manoj Kewalramani on LinkedIn, Twitter, Google Scholar, Amazon, Takshashila, Substack and his own website. 2. The Takshashila Institution. 3. The Great Power Show on Spotify, Apple and Substack. 4. Tracking People's Daily -- Manoj Kewalramani's Substack Newsletter. 5. Eye on China -- Anushka Saxena's Substack newsletter (formerly written by Manoj). 6. China in the Changing Geo-economic Landscape -- A Takshashila course on China that begins later this month. 7. The China Dude Is in the House -- Episode 231 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manoj Kewalramani). 8. What Does China Want? — Episode 143 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manoj Kewalramani). 9. Chinese Foreign Policy — Episode 81 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manoj Kewalramani). 10. Foreign Policy is a Big Deal — Episode 170 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Pranay Kotasthane & Manoj Kewalramani). 11. The Dragon and the Elephant — Episode 181 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Hamsini Hariharan & Shibani Mehta). 12. Keeping India Safe — Episode 219 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Sushant Singh). 13. Kanti Bajpai on India vs China -- Episode 234 of The Seen and the Unseen. 14. The History of Indian Cricket -- Mihir Bose. 15. The Invention of China -- Bill Hayton. 16. When Marx Met Confucius. 17. Red Roulette -- Desmond Shum. 18. Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China -- Ezra Vogel. 19. China's New Red Guards -- Jude Blanchette. 20. Factional Model-making in China -- Olivia Cheung. 21. America against America -- Wang Huning. 22. The Lying Flat Movement. 23. China Media Project. 24. Probal DasGupta Goes to the Himalayas With Books in His Bag — Episode 412 of The Seen and the Unseen. 25. Wealth and Power -- Orville Schell and John Delury. 26. Rethinking Chinese Politics -- Joseph Fewsmith. 27. The Party's Interests Come First -- Joseph Torigian. 28. Prestige, Manipulation, and Coercion -- Joseph Torigian. 29. John Fairbank, Alastair Iain Johnston and Vijay Gokhale on Amazon. 30. The Long Game -- Vijay Gokhale. 31. China Talk -- Jordan Schneider. 32. Sinica -- Kaiser Kuo. 33. The Third Revolution -- Elizabeth Economy. 34. End of an Era -- Carl Minzner. 35. Hrithik Roshan on Dhurandhar. This episode is sponsored by The Six Percent Club. Join them to go from content idea to launch in just 45 days! Amit Varma runs a course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: 'A Maze' by Simahina.
PRINCELINGS AND POLITICAL NOSTALGIA Colleague Tanya Branigan. Branigan examines "princelings" Bo Xilai and Xi Jinping, children of elite leaders who were victimized during the Cultural Revolution. Xi was exiled to the countryside, while Bo's mother likely died from beatings. Despite this family trauma, Bo later utilized "red culture" nostalgia in Chongqing before his political downfall following a murder scandal. Xi Jinping also draws upon this era's ideology to demand party purity. Branigan suggests this resurgence reflects a public search for meaning amid modern China's materialism, with leaders tapping into nostalgia for a time of perceived clearer beliefs. TANYA BRANIGAN NUMBER 51925 SHANGHAI
Cristina Alexander, Herc Gomez, and Kasey Keller discuss Brenden Aaronson, his scintillating run of form, and whether he will break into the USMNT starting XI. Then they discuss Raúl Jiménez and how much he matters for the Mexican National Team in the upcoming World Cup. They react to the Spanish Super Cup semifinal between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid and the news that Celtic has fired Wilfried Nancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
· Hoy conoceremos al famoso Cid Campeador. · A continuación, un punto de vista para practicar tiempos verbales de forma intuitiva. Hoy quiero hablarte de un personaje histórico que suena casi como un superhéroe medieval: Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, mejor conocido como el Cid Campeador. Se trata de un guerrero y líder militar que vivió hace casi mil años en la España del siglo XI. El apodo de "Cid" viene de la palabra árabe sidi, que significa "señor" o "jefe". Mientras que "Campeador" es una palabra antigua en español que quiere decir "gran guerrero" o "experto en la batalla". Consigue el texto en mi web: https://unlimitedspanish.com/podcasts/
Hello! John joins Andrew to discuss Newcastle United's FA Cup clash with Bournemouth. It's a good old 3pm kick-off on Saturday at St James' Park. The pair discuss: - What is the priority? Do Newcastle need to focus on the league? - Does Howe pick an XI based on form or fitness? - Transfer plea to Toon chiefs after injury to Fabian Schar - Message of support to Kevin Keegan --- -- You can get up to 60% off your FPRO football skills mat by using our discount code EIBW20 at https://fpro.com Or go to https://FPRO.COM/EIBW20 *** You can also get an exclusive discount on your NORD VPN by clicking here: https://nordvpn.com/toon There's no risk a 30-day money back guarantee #nufc #nufcfans #newcastleunited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cristina Alexander, Herc Gomez, and Kasey Keller discuss Brenden Aaronson, his scintillating run of form, and whether he will break into the USMNT starting XI. Then they discuss Raúl Jiménez and how much he matters for the Mexican National Team in the upcoming World Cup. They react to the Spanish Super Cup semifinal between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid and the news that Celtic has fired Wilfried Nancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this Blood Red clip, Paul Gorst, Mark Jones and Theo Squires predict and pick their Liverpool XI to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The Blood Red trio debate key selection calls, tactical tweaks and the best way to take on the Gunners. Watch, then drop your own XI in the comments and subscribe for more LFC insight. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee You can order your copy of the December issue of Blood Red HERE. It is also available to buy in participating retailers in the Liverpool area. Get exclusive Liverpool FC podcasts and video content everyday right here. Subscribe to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3OkL9iT Listen and subscribe to the Blood Red Podcast for all your latest Liverpool FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HfBvKq SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3SdsjeH Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoLFC Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoLFC Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodred_lfc Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodred_lfc Subscribe to us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bloodredliverpoolfc Download our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Harry Symeou previews Arsenal vs Liverpool in the Premier League. After Manchester City's latest slip up, Mikel Arteta's side have the opportunity to extend their lead at the top to a huge eight points. We discuss the team news, starting XI's and share a prediction. To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below. https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Enter the code 'JANUARYSALE' to get 25% off your first month's membership! For football shirts, visit www.okayjersey.com - enter the discount code 'Harry' for 8% off! #arsenal #afc #liverpool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
They told you it was about narco-terrorism. They told you it was about justice. They lied. The capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro isn't just a win for the DEA—it is a geopolitical earthquake involving oil, gold, silver, the war on terror, and a battle for global supremacy. In this explosive episode of Keeping It Real, Jillian Michaels sits down with Ex-CIA Covert Ops Officer Mike Baker (host of The President's Daily Breif) and Constitutional Attorney Josh Hammer to reveal what the mainstream media and partisan pundits aren't telling you. We strip away the headlines to expose the truth about what's really going on, why, and what is likely to happen next:
Real Madrid academy graduate Gonzalo García steals the headlines with a perfect hat-trick as Madrid dismantle Real Betis. With García in red-hot form, can Xabi Alonso find a system that fits both him and Kylian Mbappé into the starting XI, and what does that mean for the increasingly out-of-favour Vinícius Jr? Over in Catalonia, Barcelona make it nine straight La Liga wins thanks to a stunning strike from Dani Olmo. Is anyone capable of stopping Barça's charge to the title? Plus, Gary & Alex break down the sacking of Rúben Amorim, and debate whether his post-match comments at the weekend suggested he was already looking for the exit. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, and World Cup 2026 chat and interviews in our first podcast of 2026. A new year, new hopes, new dreams, but the same fantastic podcast content! The Whitecaps finished last year and started this one with a couple of big stories. Another player has moved on, with winger Ali Ahmed being sold to English Championship side Norwich City. Certainly not the sale of the century, we look at the transfer and what it means to both the 'Caps and to Ali. Plus we delve into the announcement that the Whitecaps have agreed a proposed settlement to a class action lawsuit around Messi's no-show in the Vancouver in 2024. Talking of court cases, we also look at former Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi suing the club's owners SixFive Sports and Entertainment, plus we look at how Zach is feeling about the side as they head into the new year, both on and off the pitch. It's an exciting World Cup year, even more so with both Canada and Scotland being in the tournament and Vancouver and Toronto hosting matches. We've a lot of World Cup 2026 chat in this episode as Vancouver organizing committee lead Jessie Adcock talks about Vancouver's preparedness for welcoming the world to the city for the tournament and gives us some details on the Fanfest. Plus BC Place GM Chris May talks about the stadium's renovations to get ready to host matches and we look at who we think should be in Canada's starting XI come their first match in June. All of this plus we talk New Year hopes and predictions, kick off our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, and music-wise, Television Personalities begin their residency as our Artists of the Month with a couple of songs, we start our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have the first of many World Cup songs this year in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.46: Intro - New Year hopes and predictions, mailbag 25.26: Canadian Soccer A to Z - A 34.29: Who's in your CanMNT starting XI heading into the World Cup 56.34: Jessie Adcock on Vancouver's preparations to host the World Cup 78.14: Vancouver's World Cup Fanfest will be free to attend 85.16 Chris May on getting BC Place ready for the World Cup 96.54: Whitecaps settle ridiculous class action lawsuit 107.09 Ali Ahmed sold to Norwich City 126.24: C86 40th anniversary 134.34: Afshin Ghotbi take SixFive Sports & Entertainment to court 157.47: How Vancouver FC are looking heading into 2026 166.35: Wavelength - Del Amitri - Don't Come Home Too Soon
How do all the pieces fit together?- Xi and Putin's spheres of influence, the "Donroe" doctrine, Trump's lies- and promises to big oil.. Marco Rubio and his patron Paul Singer.. and his pending purchase of Citgo?.. Greg Palast and Malcolm Nance join Thom for a deep dive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Three in a row? - Palace review, reasons to be positive and Leeds previewNUFC Blogcast kicks off 2026 with back‑to‑back league wins and a much‑needed clean sheet. Ed and Olly review the 2–0 victory over Crystal Palace, dig into what's changed since the nervy Burnley game, and ask whether this campaign could still become Newcastle's best season in decades. They rave about Lewis Miley's record-breaking display at right‑back, Bruno's knack for big‑moment goals, and Schär and Joelinton's under‑the‑radar importance, while also addressing ongoing worries on the right wing. There's a look at the chaotic race for Europe, a fresh approach to Patreon questions (including whether to “sacrifice” the FA Cup and what to do with Miley when Tino returns), plus a full preview of Leeds at St James' Park—with predicted XI, scorelines, and a Newcastle–Leeds player quiz to finish.--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Menos cracks y plantillas más equilibradas. Así funciona el modelo del Aston Villa de Unai Emery, que está funcionando y de qué manera en la Premier League y que, cada vez más, apunta a convertirse en tendencia en el fútbol mundial. Lo analizamos con Pakillo Mariscal. Además, el mejor XI sub-21 del mes de diciembre con Miguel Ruiz.
On this week's episode, Mike, Callum and Dan reflect on a HUGE away win at Everton, and a point at home against Spurs. Thomas Frank returned to the Gtech and gave us a very Brentford performance… against Brentford. That culminated in a boring 0-0 draw, but there was nothing boring about Keith Andrews' side's win away at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Igor Thiago's hat-trick meant the Bees start 2026 in SEVENTH place, just a point outside of the Champions League positions. We chat about the Vitaly Janelt remontada, Mikkel Damsgaard's inspired return to the XI, and Sunderland at home on Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kina efter Xi kan bli något helt annat för världen. Men vad? Frågan är om en brutal maktkamp är att vänta eller om det redan finns en hemlig plan. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Xi Jinping har krattat för att kunna sitta kvar som Kinas högsta ledare på livstid. Men vad händer med Kina och Kinas position som global stormakt efter Xi? Inne i Kina är samtalsämnet tabu och förbjudet, men Kinas moderna historia har visat hur maktvakuum och maktkamper kan kasta om spelplanen. Avsaknaden av en tydlig efterträdare efter Xi engagerar Kinaanalytiker världen över. Och när Xi Jinpings dotter plötsligt dök upp i samband med ett internationellt statsbesök 2025 drog nya spekulationer igång. Ledtrådarna om vad som faktiskt rör sig i kommunistpartiets inre kärna förblir dock få.Medverkande: Hanna Sahlberg, Kinareporter. Moa Kärnstrand, Kinakorrespondent. Programledare: Björn DjurbergProducent: Therese Rosenvinge och Mattias Dellert
XI ZHONGXUN'S DEATH AND XI JINPING'S PHOBIA OF CHAOS Colleague Joseph Torigian. This final segment covers Xi Zhongxun's death and Xi Jinping's admiration for his father's unwavering faith in the party despite persecution. Torigian analyzes a conversation where Xi told Shinzo Abe he might have joined American political parties if born there, suggesting he is a realist nationalist. Ultimately, Xi's governance is defined by a "phobia of chaos" stemming from his family's traumatic Cultural Revolution experiences, driving his desire for total control. NUMBER 16
England take control on a rain-affected opening day of the Fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, finishing 3/211 after winning the toss and batting aggressively. Menners reacts to Australia's unprecedented decision to play without a frontline spinner at the SCG for the first time since 1888, questions the balance of the XI, and breaks down the Root–Brook partnership that swung momentum England's way. There's detailed analysis of Australia's bowling plans, concerns about pitch preparation in Australia, and reflections on emotional moments before play, including tributes and ceremonies at the ground. England are firmly on top — and Australia are already under pressure. (0:54) Match recap: England win the toss, fast scoring, and end Day 1 strongly at 3/211 (2:14) Australia's XI under the microscope: no spinner at the SCG and what it says about pitches (5:48) Root and Brook seize control as Australia's attack looks one-dimensional (11:42) Pitch concerns, tributes at the SCG, and why England are well placed in the match Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
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BULLETIN: TRUMP'S ILLEGAL WAR WITH VENEZUELA Two months ago, in an interview, Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles "conceded that attacking targets on Venezuela’s mainland would force Trump to get congressional approval. Quote: "If he were to authorize some activity on land, then it’s war, then [we’d need] Congress.'" She was entirely right. Yet overnight Trump invaded Venezuela and seized its leader Nicolas Maduro. To paraphrase his own chief of staff he DID authorize some activity on land, then it’s war, then [we’d need] Congress.'" AND TRUMP BROKE THE LAW AND BREACHED THE CONSTITUTION. And this morning he and his hapless Vice President JD Vance confirmed this is as much about seizing oil - as much about increasing the profits of American corporations - as any supposed "narco-terrorism." Without any Congressional consent, Trump did this - anyway - from inside his madness, from within his monomaniacal delusional fog - without any legal right to do so - without any legal right THERE and without any legal right HERE. On his own. Without congressional approval. Without the nation's approval. Without even the flimsiest of the fig leaves of democracy. Without any international consensus. Without any concern for the consequences. Without any consideration of the precedent he provides China in Taiwan and Russia in Poland and any other tyrannical bandit nation anywhere in this world.And we, thanks to Trump, we - the United States of America - are now that tyrannical bandit nation. It is important to note that on the simple, theoretical scale of who should remain as the leader of a failed rogue state, there is no defense for Nicolas Maduro. There is overwhelming evidence that he fabricated his latest quote “re-election” after first denuding the opposition and the law within his country. Again, by those tokens Trump has just put us on that identical path. And the idea that a country is suffering under a dictator who has no moral right to continue can be said even more easily of Putin. And of Xi in China. And dozens of others, many of whom Trump considers friends, about whom he makes no distinction. Maduro has no moral right to continue as president of Venezuela, and Trump has no moral right to act upon that by himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we look ahead to Bournemouth vs Arsenal in the Premier League this evening. We discuss all the latest team news, what the Gunners' starting XI might look like, who plays at centre-forward, whether Timber gets a rest with Ben White having returned and loads more. We'll cover off what the game might look like tactically and share a score prediction. Sign up to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #arsenal #afc #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ashes Daily 2025, 5th Test, Sydney Day 0: It's been a busy couple of days in the SCG press conference room with Usman Khawaja pulling the pin and Steve Smith confirming that his own show will go on. He wouldn't, however, reveal the starting XI for the SCG Test as the (currently) green pitch still leaves questions for them to answer. Bharat Sundaresan joins Adam, for a conversation centred around the retiring opener's broader comments. Get your copy of Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics: linktr.ee/tfwbook Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Stop snoring with 5% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2025 at zeussleeps.com Get yourself some lovely BIG Boots UK, with 10% off at this link: https://www.bigboots.co.uk/?ref=thefinalword Try the new Stomping Ground Final Word beer, or join Patreon to win a case: stompingground.beer Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I'm honoured to bring to you this in-depth conversation with the brilliant musician, writer, composer and storyteller Gabriel Kahane as my first episode of Season 6 of this podcast. You'll be hearing many short clips from several of his albums including his piano concerto Heirloom, written for his father Jeffrey Kahane. This is a wide-ranging interview and you'll hear about Gabriel's upcoming book project, the impact of his early theatre training, how learning to conduct is helping him as a composer, and reflections from his hiatus from the internet and social media. Fans who love Book of Travelers and Magnificent Bird will hear clips and insights from those projects and we also got into his work as an artist-citizen in his large-scale work “emergency shelter intake form” commissioned by the Oregon Symphony about homelessness and the housing crisis. The track and album names are specified in the timestamps and everything is linked in the show notes, including other suggested episodes and ways to support this independent podcast: Complete Show NotesGabriel Kahane Website00:00) Intro(02:25) Book of Travelers, train trip, American Guide Series, Baedeker with clip from Book of Travelers(08:19) Book of Travelers, Pattern of the Rail, November with clip(10:45) Book of Travelers, arranging songs for ensembles, clip of Model Trains(16:24) train trip, more stories(19:20) piano concerto Heirloom, decimated press landscape, clip of beginning of first movement “Guitars in the Attic”, Heirloom piano concerto(22:58) Jeffrey Kahane, Heirloom bringing vernacular music into the concert hall with clip of first movement “Guitars in the Attic”, Heirloom piano concerto which uses Where Are the Arms(29:24) orchestration of Where Are the Arms and how it relates to the concerto with clip (from Heirloom album, the final track)(35:14) about the 2nd movement “My Grandmother Knew Alban Berg” and 3rd movement “VERA'S CHICKEN-POWERED TRANSIT MACHINE”, Heirloom piano concerto, with clips of both(38:52) pandemic move to Portland, living without the internet for a year, Magnificent Bird album(47:27) To Be American with clip from Magnificent Bird(50:27) other linked episodes and ways to follow and support this podcast!(51:15) story of Gabriel's grandmother's late life romance, clip of Sit Shiva from Magnificent Bird(55:24) Gabriel's writing and upcoming book project, the importance of creativity(01:08:06) duo with Pekka Kuusisto “Council”(01:09:52) conducting orchestras(01:21:23) creative process, storytelling, challenges of internet distraction(01:28:21) “emergency shelter intake form” with clip XI. A Brief History of The Subprime Mortgage Loan Crisis and housing crisis, clip III. Where Did You Stay Last Night(01:35:11) CraigslistliederPhoto: Jason Quigley
TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY AND DELAYED REHABILITATION Colleague Joseph Torigian. Torigian outlines Xi Jinping's entry into Tsinghua University via political recommendation and his navigation of "princeling" stigma by working at the grassroots level. The segment covers his marriage to singer Peng Liyuan, noting their shared history of persecution. It also explains Xi Zhongxun's delayed rehabilitation, attributed to political tensions with Deng Xiaoping, who utilized Xi's skills but remained wary of his influence. NUMBER 15
XI ZHONGXUN'S 1935 IMPRISONMENT AND EARLY CCP INFIGHTING Colleague Joseph Torigian. Torigiandiscusses his book, The Party Interests Come First, focusing on Xi Zhongxun, Xi Jinping's father. The segment details Xi's 1935 imprisonment by rival communists who accused him of "mountainism" and "rightism," only to be saved by Mao Zedong's arrival. It explores the vicious ideological infighting within the early CCP, Xi's role in the Sino-Japanese War, and the disastrous failure of radical land reform policies. NUMBER 11
THE EARLY LIFE OF XI ZHONGXUN Colleague Joseph Torigian. Joseph Torigian introduces the early life of Xi Zhongxun, father of Xi Jinping. Born in 1913 in poverty-stricken Shaanxi province, Xi grew up surrounded by famine and warlord violence. Torigian recounts a pivotal incident where a teenage Xi attempted to poison a school administrator during a revolutionary purge. While imprisoned for this act, he formally joined the Communist Party, motivated less by Marxist theory than by a romanticized view of revolution found in novels. NUMBER 9
THE EARLY LIFE OF XI ZHONGXUN Colleague Joseph Torigian. Joseph Torigian introduces the early life of Xi Zhongxun, father of Xi Jinping. Born in 1913 in poverty-stricken Shaanxi province, Xi grew up surrounded by famine and warlord violence. Torigian recounts a pivotal incident where a teenage Xi attempted to poison a school administrator during a revolutionary purge. While imprisoned for this act, he formally joined the Communist Party, motivated less by Marxist theory than by a romanticized view of revolution found in novels. NUMBER 9
Hello! Andrew and John are here to preview Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace - taking place on Sunday, at St James' Park. They discuss the game as well as Eddie Howe's rejection that Newcastle United suffered an 'onslaught' for a period of the second half against Burnley. There's also the suggestion that Anthony Gordon should be dropped, and Lewis Miley is untouchable in the XI at the moment. --- You can get up to 60% off your FPRO football skills mat by using our discount code EIBW20 at https://fpro.com Or go to https://FPRO.COM/EIBW20 *** You can also get an exclusive discount on your NORD VPN by clicking here: https://nordvpn.com/toon There's no risk a 30-day money back guarantee #nufc #nufcfans #newcastleunited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#OverratedXI #FootballDebate #LetEmShoot #WorldFootball #FootballPodcast #HotTakes #SoccerTalk #FYP #BallKnowledgeIn this episode of Let Em Shoot.TV, we build our Most Overrated XI in World Football.Big names. Massive reputations. Serious debate.We're talking:
For Xi Jinping the Cold War never really ended. What we saw as a victory of democracy was a failure of weak men and a cautionary tale for Xi and the Chinese Communist Party. In this episode we talk about the chaos and suffering Xi endured in his young life to make him into the man he is today. The Cold War was a visceral experience for him that made him wary of chaos and disorder. I think looking at his Cold War experience helps explain this leader who is elusive to the outside world.
Stocks kicked off trading in the new year on a positive note with US equity-index futures advancing, while gold and silver gained. Trading is thin across the Asia-Pacific, with several markets shut for the holidays. Also, South Korea's exports maintained growth momentum, supported by strong semiconductor demand, easing concerns over global trade protectionism and tariff-related uncertainty that had weighed on the country for much of the year. For more on the market action, we turn to Paul Dobson, Bloomberg's Executive Editor for Asia Markets. Chinese President Xi Jinping says China has met the targets in its 14th Five-Year Plan for economic development in the 2021-2025 period, according to his New Year's Eve message. Xi highlights achievements in AI large models and chip R&D, and says China has become one of the economies with the fastest growing innovation capabilities. For more on the outlook for the Chinese economy for the year and what is ahead for the Asia Pacific, we speak to Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer at StashAway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Usman Khawaja announces his retirement, Corbin and Ed reflect on a career that spanned eras, conditions, and expectations. They unpack his late-career peak, the scrutiny that followed him, and the comments that surfaced again around preparation, media pressure, and how players are judged as they age.Attention then turns to the SCG. The weather, the pitch narrative, and the recent run of shortened Tests come under examination, alongside the selection calls that still matter despite the series being decided. Todd Murphy's case, the balance of the XI, and the pressure points across the top seven are all in play.There's also a look at Australia's T20 World Cup squad, who missed out, and what the balance says about conditions and roles, before a full Big Bash wrap and a final dive into the Ashes numbers that underline just how unusual this series has been.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,' hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast'
PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT THE SLOW REHABILITATION OF XI ZHONGXUN Colleague Joseph Torigian. Torigian details the slow rehabilitation of Xi Zhongxun, noting it took years after his release to fully return to work. He explains this delay occurred because Xi was persecuted by Mao personally. The Party moved cautiously to avoid signaling a sudden directional shift that might suggest the political system was collapsing. 1910 MAO
On today's special 1st XI of Interviews episode of The Agenda, ACC Head G Lane goes back to an interview Finn Caddie had with Aussie cricket legend Shane Watson.Wato chats about being named for Team Rugby in the Black Clash and his thoughts on the Ashes. Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim, Andy, and Liam are back to toast a perfect start to 2026 as the town marched into Ewood Park and left with all three points.It wasn't the New Year's Day team sheet many expected. The lads discuss the initial "pre-match panic" at a starting XI missing Josh Windass, Nathan Broadhead, and Kieffer Moore. Super Sam Smith got the nod, though, and didn't disappoint, getting us off the mark against Blackburn and proving he can lead the line in the Championship. Ollie Rathbone didn't just look the part - he owned the pitch. We break down that fantastic strike and a man of the match performance that has everyone talking.The January transfer rumour mill is ramping up with Harry Wilson linked with a highly unlikely move to Wrexham from Fulham. With the Reds sitting 8th in the live table immediately after the final whistle, is it time for the club to go "all in"? We also ask the big question of whether a Premier League push via the play-offs is actually realistic, or are we getting ahead of ourselves? Finally, can we make it four on the bounce against Derby this Sunday?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzineTo subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/Find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine#wrexhamafc #ryanreynolds #robmac #robmcelhenney #championship #wrexham #wrexhamfc #wxmafc #welcometowrexham #wrexhamfx #efl #blackburn #blackburnrovers #derby #derbycounty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wolfie dissects terrible home defeat to Everton in our last game of the year! ⚽Football Prizes⚽ Win Free Forest Shirt!: https://footballprizes.co.uk/club-competitions/nottingham-forest/ The final game of 2025 has ended in absolute misery at the City Ground. After showing so much heart against Manchester City just days ago, Nottingham Forest served up a gutless performance in a 0-2 defeat to a threadbare Everton side. Wolfie gives his immediate post-match thoughts on how the Reds managed to look so toothless against an opponent missing half their starting XI. To go from pushing the champions to the limit to being comfortably brushed aside by James Garner and Thierno Barry is a massive wake-up call, leaving us just four points above the relegation zone as we head into a brutal January schedule. The tactical approach from Sean Dyche is under heavy fire tonight, specifically the bizarre reliance on "route one" football that saw Forest pump 52 crosses into the box with almost zero reward. Wolfie dissects the naivety of the game plan and the strange substitutions that seemed to sap the life out of the team rather than sparking a comeback. This result is a bitter pill to swallow for the Forest faithful, especially given the "unchanged" feel from the Man City high. We want to hear from you in the comments: what was the turning point tonight? Was it the lack of a "Plan B," or are the injuries to key men like Yates and Wood finally catching up with us? It's time to be honest about where this team is heading as the transfer window opens. Share your player ratings and your verdict on Dyche's future below Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to The Club Podcast, we hope you all had a lovely Christmas!As we head towards the New Year, the boys return with a festive line-up for a fun, chaotic and nostalgic end to the year.The episode kicks off with the panel building The World XI of 2025, selecting the very best players from across world football. With talent stacked in every position, the debate gets heated, especially between Buvey and Karel as they clash over which players deserve to make the final XI.Next the lads turn back the clock and dive into the world of football cinema, debating the best - and worst - football films of all time, ranking them into tiers and revisiting some iconic (and questionable) classics along the way.To round off the episode, it's time for The Club's End-of-Year Awards voted for by a mix of you, the listeners, and the panel in the studio as the boys reflect on the moments, players and stories that defined the year.Tune in for a festive, fun and chaotic episode as we close out the year and look ahead to 2026.Thank you for rocking with us throughout the year — we can't wait to bring you even more in the New Year.All this and more in the latest episode of The Club.Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, Harry Symeou looks ahead to Arsenal vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. We haven't quite reached the turn of the year yet but this fixture feels massive. Unai Emery's Aston Villa are on an impressive run of form and have played their way into the Premier League title race, can Arteta's Gunners overcome a side that have proven to be a thorn in their side on multiple occasions in recent times. We discuss the Arsenal starting XI, who Harry would like to see start and debate some of the major decisions Mikel has to make. Plus, are Arsenal about to welcome back Kai Havertz? If so, what a boost that will be! Get your predictions in the live chat! Sign up to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #arsenal #afc #premierleague
On today's special 1st XI of Interviews episode of The Agenda, ACC Head G Lane goes back to an interview he and Finn Caddie had with Great NZer Kyle Jamieson aka Gulliver.Kyle talks through the upcoming home summer and what it’ll be like facing off against former teammate Tim Southee. He also reacts to Lockie Ferguson’s comments from a previous episode about “bowling loads” and the toll it takes on quicks. Then it’s into the new crop of Black Caps fast bowlers — including the team nickname for Will O’Rourke. Plus, Kyle touches on his batting, and the mercurial willow work of Trent Boult. We also head back to the scenes of the World Test Championship Final in 2021, reliving the glory and Kyle's meme-worthy dominance of Virat Kohli.Finally, G Lane puts Gulliver through the infamous ‘22 in 2’ questions! Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Xi Jinping has underlined the need for Beijing and Washington to maintain the momentum of the steady development of bilateral relations to strive for more positive progress, emphasizing that it is important for China and the United States to jointly safeguard the outcomes of the victory in World War II.国家主席习近平强调,中国和美国有必要保持双边关系稳步发展的势头,争取取得更多积极进展,并指出中美共同维护第二次世界大战胜利成果具有重要意义。Xi made the remarks during a telephone conversation with United States President Donald Trump on Monday evening.习近平是在周一晚与美国总统唐纳德·特朗普通电话时作出上述表述的。Xi talked about his meeting with Trump in Busan, Republic of Korea, last month as well as the important consensuses they reached during that meeting, saying that they have recalibrated the course of the giant ship of China-US relations and provided more momentum for it to sail forward steadily, sending a positive signal to the world.习近平谈及上月在韩国釜山同特朗普总统的会晤及双方达成的重要共识,表示此次会晤为中美关系这艘“巨轮”重新校准了航向,为其稳健前行注入了新的动力,并向世界释放了积极信号。He said that since the Busan meeting, China-US relations have generally maintained a steady and positive trajectory, which has been welcomed by both countries as well as the international community.他说,自釜山会晤以来,中美关系总体保持稳定、向好的发展态势,受到两国以及国际社会的普遍欢迎。What has happened demonstrates yet again that the description of China-US cooperation benefiting both sides and confrontation hurting both sides reflects a common sense that has been repeatedly proved by experience, and the vision of China and the US helping each other succeed and prosper together is a tangible prospect within reach, Xi said.习近平表示,事实再次表明,中美合作对双方有利、对抗对双方不利,这一判断是被反复实践证明的常识;中美相互成就、共同繁荣并非遥不可及,而是切实可期的现实前景。He called for both countries to maintain this momentum, adhere to the correct direction, and uphold the attitude of equality, respect and mutual benefit.他呼吁双方保持当前发展势头,坚持正确方向,秉持平等、尊重、互利的态度。Both sides should lengthen the list of cooperation and shorten the list of problems, striving for more positive progress and creating new spaces for cooperation for China-US relations in order to benefit the people of both countries and the world, he added.他补充说,双方应不断拉长合作清单、缩短问题清单,争取取得更多积极成果,为中美关系开辟新的合作空间,更好造福两国人民和世界。Xi reiterated China's principled stance on the Taiwan question, emphasizing that Taiwan's return to China is an important part of the postwar international order.习近平重申了中方在台湾问题上的原则立场,强调台湾回归中国是战后国际秩序的重要组成部分。China and the US once stood together against fascism and militarism, and given what is going on, it is more important for them to jointly safeguard the results of the victory in World War II, he said.他说,中美曾并肩反对法西斯主义和军国主义,鉴于当前形势,双方更有必要共同维护第二次世界大战胜利成果。Trump said that President Xi is a great leader. He noted that he enjoyed the meeting with Xi in Busan and he fully agreed with Xi on his comments about bilateral relations.特朗普表示,习近平主席是一位伟大的领导人。他指出,自己非常享受在釜山与习近平主席的会晤,并完全赞同习近平关于双边关系的相关看法。He said that both sides are comprehensively implementing the important consensuses they reached at the Busan meeting.他说,双方正在全面落实釜山会晤期间达成的重要共识。The US acknowledges the significant role China played in the victory in World War II and understands the importance of the Taiwan question to China, Trump said.特朗普表示,美方承认中国在第二次世界大战胜利中发挥的重要作用,也理解台湾问题对中方的重要性。The two leaders also talked about the Ukraine crisis. Xi emphasized that China supports all efforts that are conducive to peace, and hopes that all parties will continue to narrow their differences to reach a fair, lasting and binding peace agreement to resolve the crisis at its root.两国领导人还就乌克兰危机交换了意见。习近平强调,中方支持一切有利于和平的努力,希望有关各方继续缩小分歧,达成公平、持久、有约束力的和平协议,从根本上解决危机。maintain the momentum /meɪnˈteɪn ðə məˈmentəm/保持势头outcomes of the victory in World War II/ˈaʊtkʌmz əv ðə ˈvɪktəri ɪn ˌwɜːrld wɔːr tuː/二战胜利成果principled stance /ˈprɪnsəpld stæns/原则立场postwar international order/ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr ˌɪntərˈnæʃənl ˈɔːrdər/战后国际秩序fair, lasting and binding peace agreement/fer ˈlæstɪŋ ænd ˈbaɪndɪŋ piːs əˈɡriːmənt/公平、持久、有约束力的和平协议
Can Forest move away from the relegation zone and get a win against Dyche's old team? Check out FFTV Merch! Click Here: https://forestfantv.com/ It is a massive midweek clash at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest welcome Everton for a high-stakes Premier League encounter. After a heartbreaking and controversial 1-2 defeat to Manchester City, the big question is: can the Reds channel that frustration into a winning performance? Despite the loss, the display against the champions was arguably our best under Sean Dyche, and a repeat of that grit and quality is exactly what's needed to secure three points and pull us further away from the relegation zone. Sitting in 17th, this is a "six-pointer" that could define our momentum heading into the New Year. Wolfie is in the hot seat to dissect the potential starting XI and the latest team news coming out of the Forest camp. With Ibrahim Sangaré away at AFCON and Ryan Yates a major doubt, will we see an unchanged midfield from the City game, or is it finally time for Bakwa to get his chance from the start? We also look at the fitness of Chris Wood and whether Dyche will stick with Igor Jesus to lead the line after his tireless work rate last time out. Getting the lineup right is crucial, especially against an Everton side that looks solid under David Moyes and already beat us 3-0 just a few weeks ago at their new stadium. This match carries extra weight for the gaffer, as Sean Dyche faces his former club once again. After the miserable 3-0 defeat on Merseyside in early December, there is a huge element of "revenge" in the air at the City Ground. We need the fans to be the 12th man and ensure the atmosphere is hostile from the first whistle to the last. Jump into the comments and let us know your score predictions—can we get the win we desperately need, or will the Toffees do the double over us? #nffc #everton #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's special 1st XI of Interviews episode of The Agenda, ACC Head G Lane goes back to an interview he had with Great NZer Sam Whitelock aka Captain Caveman.ACC Head G Lane sits down with Sam Whitelock as they discuss retirement as an All Black after watching Sam Cane's farewell, how unlucky he is in credit card roulette, before finally G Lane runs Whitelock through 22 in 2, asking all the hard questions. Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, Harry Symeou looks ahead to Arsenal vs Brighton in the Premier League. We discuss what Mikel Arteta's starting XI might look like and the reports in which it's claimed Gabriel Magalhaes and Kai Havertz are in contention to make the matchday squad. Harry also shares his prediction for this afternoon's game. Sign up to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #arsenal #afc #premierleague
In this special edition of the PDB Afternoon Bulletin--We take a step back from the daily headlines to explore one of the strangest political fault lines in modern China: Xi Jinping's war on the game of golf. We explain how golf became associated with corruption, elite privilege, and unwanted Western influence inside the Chinese Communist Party—and why Party officials learned to treat it as politically radioactive. We trace the story from Mao Zedong's condemnation of the sport, through China's underground golf boom, to Xi's sweeping anti-corruption campaign that turned golf clubs into targets. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Envíame un mensajeHoy hace cien años, el 11 de diciembre de 1925, el Papa Pío XI publicó la encíclica Quas Primas. La proclamación de la fiesta y publicación de la encíclica se realizaron en 1925 porque ese año se conmemoraba el 1600º aniversario del Concilio de Nicea y de su credo, en el que se recoge la fe de la Iglesia en Jesucristo y, en particular, en que «su reino no tendrá fin.Support the show YouTube Facebook Telegram Instagram Tik Tok Twitter
The FC crew look back at football in 2025 starting with Liverpool's tumultuous year. The also argue if Chelsea had a successful year after winning the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. Julien Laurens gives out his best XI of the year featuring a host of PSG players. Plus, the guys pick their player of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recorded on Christmas Day, Menners jumps on Cricket Unfiltered to react to a flood of news ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. He breaks down Australia's likely XI, selection calls around Cameron Green, Usman Khawaja and the bowling attack, and why Steve Smith's comments on the MCG pitch matter. There's also a blunt assessment of England's spiralling tour — from injuries and team changes to the fallout from the Noosa trip — and why Bazball culture and leadership under Stokes and McCullum is being exposed. A sharp, opinionated preview of what's coming at the MCG, and why Australia head in as overwhelming favourites. (0:00) Christmas Day cricket debate and Boxing Day Test context (2:55) Australia's XI, Cameron Green's role, and selection frustrations (7:10) Bowling attack combinations and who misses out (12:40) England's injury crisis, Noosa fallout, and Bazball leadership questions Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
durée : 00:03:21 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre Haski - Au pouvoir depuis treize ans, Xi Jinping se pose en seul rival des États-Unis au 21ème siècle. Il l'a prouvé en 2025, notamment en forçant Donald Trump à reculer sur les droits de douane record qu'il avait imposés à la Chine. En 2026, il continuera à préparer la Chine à réduire ses dépendances. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
Some insights change how you see the world.From the White House to the frontiers of AI drug discovery, we've gathered the most powerful moments from a year of extraordinary conversations. This 2025 highlights episode brings you the thinkers and leaders who challenged assumptions, revealed hidden patterns, and reframed the biggest questions of our time. - Mark Buchanan (Physicist): The hidden patterns behind catastrophes from wildfires to stock market crashes- Cass Sunstein (Harvard Law Professor): What Facebook's emotional manipulation experiment really revealed- Susan Magsamen (Johns Hopkins): How your everyday environment is quietly reshaping your brain- Jake Sullivan (U.S. National Security Advisor): What surprised him most about Xi and Putin- Admiral James Stavridis (Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander): Navigating the China challenge- Jon Gray (President, Blackstone): The real key to career success (it's not what you think)- Bonnie Hammer (Former Vice Chair, NBCUniversal): Redefining what “having it all” really means- Christine Rosen (American Enterprise Institute): The hidden costs of a screen-mediated life- Zanny Minton-Beddoes (Editor-in-Chief, The Economist): American polarization through foreign eyes- David Brooks (New York Times columnist): The mistake people make when they turn to politics- Craig Mundie (Former Microsoft Chief Strategist): AI's biggest unsolved problem- Dr. David Agus (Founding CEO Ellison Medical Institute): How AI is changing drug discovery- Laura Carstensen (Stanford Center on Longevity): What she wishes people understood about aging- Thomas Chatterton Williams (Author): Moving beyond racial identityThese are the conversations that expanded minds in 2025.
PREVIEW: Mary Kissel characterizes Xi Jinping as a "committed Marxist Leninist" who retains power through brutality despite China's economic collapse. She argues Xi uses leverage, such as restricting critical mineral exports, to force the US into trade negotiations, prioritizing alliances with rogue nations over his own people's economic well-being.