Best Ben Chester Podcasts (2025)

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ENHANCING STRATEGIC THINKING THROUGH COMPETITION 41:34

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One of the interesting things is there's no agreement domestically among civilians and military or internationally about what strategy is.Each year, while the military senior service schools compete upon the fields of friendly strife in the event known as Jim Thorpe Sports Days, the U.S. Army War College hosts a different kind of contest: The Annua…

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His Last Days: Grace That Sends - Pastor Will LoVellette 52:42

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1. Same Boat – New Ears. 2. Obey First – Understand Later. 3. Come And Eat – Continuous Intimacy 4. Real Love For Jesus -– Requires Action 5. Following Jesus Costs You Something – But It’s Worth It

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His Last Days: After The Resurrection - Pastor Ben Hodges 54:26

11d ago54:26

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Luke 24:13-16 You can be physically alive and spiritually aloof. Jesus is right there. They see Him but they do not ‘see’ him.’ Luke 24:27 How did Jesus Teach the Bible? - There is morality in the Bible, but it is not primarily about morality. - There is religion and tradition and history, but it is not primarily about the culture of the time. - Th…

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COLONELS WRITING FOR COLONELS (RE-RELEASE) 36:55

16d ago36:55

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It's time to talk about the Harding Project once again. The project is the Chief of Staff of the Army's (CSA) effort to renew professional publications, strengthen the profession, and ultimately enhance the warfighting capability of the U.S. Army. Jake Larkowich, Deputy Commandant of the U.S. Army War College and associate editor for War Room, step…

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ON WRITING: MILITARY AUTHORS AND THE HARDING PROJECT (RE-RELEASE) 41:16

16d ago41:16

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Whether putting pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard, writing clarifies and improves ideas while also allowing those thoughts to be shared with others. But the idea of publishing one's thoughts can be intimidating. Why does it seem so hard to get thoughts down on paper? And how do you approach an editor? How do you even get started? Zach Griffit…

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His Last Week: The Resurrection - Pastor Ben Hodges 48:47

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If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, Christianity crumbles. If He did, it changes everything. - Jesus really died. No one survives Roman crucifixion. - The grave was secure. Pilate posted Roman guards at the tomb to prevent tampering. - The body was missing. An empty tomb, with folded laundry, demands explanation. - Hundreds saw Him alive. Twenty ye…

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His Last Week: Betrayal and Death - Pastor Ben Hodges 50:37

26d ago50:37

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Ben talks us through Luke 22:31-71.

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SECURITY VS. DEFENSE: A VITAL DISTINCTION FOR THE HOMELAND 36:28

23d ago36:28

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The U.S. Army War College (USAWC) recently hosted its 2025 Homeland Defense Symposium, gathering experts to tackle the complex issues of defending the homeland. A key focus was clarifying the difference between Homeland Security (law enforcement and emergency response) and Homeland Defense (military protection against external threats). Bert Tussin…

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SIGNALS, CYBER AND STRATEGY: RETIRED GENERAL PAUL NAKASONE 32:48

1M ago32:48

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Retired U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone recently addressed the resident class at the U.S. Army War College, and he also sat down for an episode of A Better Peace with host Tom Spahr. While reflecting on his time leading the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command, Nakasone provides a fascinating peek into the world of cyber intelligen…

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His Last Week: Communion and Competition - Pastor Will LoVellette 50:15

1M ago50:15

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1. Preparation – Introduction : Luke 1-2 2. Preaching—Jesus and His mission : Luke 3-9 3. Parables—Journey to Jerusalem : Luke 10-19. 4. Passion—Jesus’s final week in Jerusalem : Luke 20-24 Jesus Christ came to SAVE (Luke 19:10). BIBLE: B - Boldness in Christ I - Identity in Christ B - Brotherhood in Unity L - Leadership through Service E - Enduran…

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INSIDE THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 32:54

1M ago32:54

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Ever wonder what goes into the President's Daily Brief (PDB)? It's not your average morning news. Stephanie Sellers, a former PDB briefer, is currently the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Representative to the U.S. Army War College and the General Walter Bedell Smith Chair of National Intelligence Studies. She joins host Ron Granieri to share her…

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His Last Week: The Temple Falls - Pastor Ben Hodges 50:21

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Luke 20:1-2 Authority of Jesus vs All Other Authority Luke 20:14-19 Temple Worship (heart) Has Fallen Apart 1. Chief Priest and Scribes attempt to pit Jesus against Rome to get rid of Him (Luke 20:20-26). 2. The Sadducees act in bad faith by asking about the resurrection from the dead while they do not believe in the resurrection (Luke 20:27-44). 3…

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INTEL IMPERATIVES: SECURING THE HOMELAND 31:09

1M ago31:09

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Retired Rear Admiral Paul Becker joins host Darrell Driver in the studio to discuss the role of intelligence in U.S. Homeland Security. Intelligence is discovering what an adversary seeks to conceal, a concept relevant to both warfare and homeland defense. Becker emphasizes the unique challenges of applying intelligence domestically, including lega…

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His Last Week: Jesus Cleanses The Temple - Pastor Ben Hodges 51:50

2M ago51:50

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Luke 19:45-48 Luke 20:1-8 The Temple Cleansed Because of … Love, pure and undefiled love. James 1:27 Love of a Holy God is priority 1 in a cleansed temple. - Thieves should not feel comfortable in the presence of a holy God. - The disordered temple is cleansed to make it a place where the truth is not in competition with anything else. - Goal: For …

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His Last Week: The King Enters - Pastor Ben Hodges 36:26

2M ago36:26

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Luke 19:28–34 2 Time of year: Passover Location: Mount of Olives Bethpage / Bethany Jerusalem Temple 1. Jesus Christ is Lord! 2. Jesus Christ is King! 3. Jesus Christ is Savior!

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Billionaire Car Shows and Raising Cane's 51:16

2M ago51:16

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The concours season is in full swing, and the boys have been very busy, all three returning with wild stories. Ben drops some concours intel, and Antonio asks viewer questions.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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TECH ADOPTION AT PACE: CULTURE, INTEGRATION, AND LEADERSHIP 29:35

2M ago29:35

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The successful adoption of new technology in the military depends on the organization's culture, the technology's applicability and ease of incorporation into existing systems and processes, and, perhaps most importantly, the leadership guiding the transformation. Dan Gregorio and Andy Knight join host Tom Spahr to discuss the I Corps’s adoption of…

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 9: The Purpose of Money - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

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Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance for their children’s children. God’s Purposes for Money :: Money is a tool. Proverbs 3:5-10 1. A tool to shape my heart. 2. A tool to bring me joy as I meet the basic needs of my family. 3. A tool to bless me with some of my wants. 4. A tool to allow me to give generously and cheerfully. 5. A tool gro…

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 8: Wisdom on Hurt and Disappointments - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

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How do you emotionally heal from a hurt? The Hurt Cycle 1. Experience hurt 2. Interpret what happened 3. Respond 3 Responses in Proverbs 1. Evil - justify hurting others out of your hurt; scorched earth. 2. Foolish – ignore, blame shift, excuse make, deferred life maintenance until pain is gone 3. Wise – seeks God and wise counsel to interpret the …

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 7: The Tongue - Life and Death in Our Words - Pastor Will LoVellette 50:02

3M ago50:02

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Your Tongue Is A Weapon—Use It Wisely

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FROM COMPETITION TO CONFLICT: CHARTING THE COURSE OF THE SFABS 42:37

3M ago42:37

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In 2017, the U.S. Army established Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) to organize, train, equip, and advise foreign security forces. Tom Spahr spoke with two former SFAB commanders, Dustin Blair and Jon Post, to discuss the development of these brigades, their role in great power competition, and their potential use in future large-scale co…

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 6: Wisdom for Guarding What Matters - Pastor Will LoVellette 46:29

3M ago46:29

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The Bible Warns Us Against: A Cold Heart – (Matthew 24:12) A heart that becomes apathetic, indifferent, or lacking in love. An Unclean Heart – (Psalm 51:10) A heart tainted by sin, in need of renewal and purity. A Double Heart – (Psalm 12:2) A divided heart that lacks full devotion to God. A Hard Heart – (Proverbs 28:14) A heart that is stubborn an…

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BONUS EPISODE -- THE MELTING POINT: GENERAL FRANK MCKENZIE, USMC, RETIRED 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

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On 3 February 2025, the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) hosted the former commander of U.S. Central Command, General Frank McKenzie, USMC, Retired, to discuss his book "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century." Joined by Tom Spahr on stage they discussed his experience as a combatant commander and the challenges…

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WAR, WORDS, AND THE FOURTH ESTATE 40:28

3M ago40:28

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The complex and evolving relationship between the military and the media has spanned various periods in U.S. history. In a discussion with War Room editor-in-chief JP Clark, Thomas Crosbie, author of The Political Army: How the U.S. Military Learned to Manage the Media and Public Opinion, explores how the military has grappled with integrating medi…

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 5: Wisdom and Dying - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:03:03

3M ago1:03:03

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The Lord to King Hezekiah…. “Put your house in order, because you are going to die,” (Isaiah 38:1 NIV). Life and death are a major theme in the book of Proverbs. “life” and “live” - 56 times “death” and “die” - 20 times You preach your own funeral… your choices, words, attitude, behavior, relationships are the sermon of your life.…

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Illinois fans, my guest is Cam Thomas, a 2026 four-star linebacker from Lakota West (West Chester, OH). 13:57

3M ago13:57

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Cam Thomas, a 2026 four-star linebacker from Lakota West (West Chester, OH), announced his commitment today. As a result, Illinois has surged in the national team recruiting rankings. According to Rivals.com, Illinois now ranks 9th in the country, with only two other Big Ten programs cracking the top 10—Oregon at No. 1 and Penn State at No. 5.…

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 4: Wisdom with Money - Pastor Ben Hodges 59:38

3M ago59:38

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10 Biggest Money Lesson In Our Marriage: 1. Money matters are spiritual matters. 2. In marriage, like in life, money can become “power” and that is dangerous. 3. Our basic plan on paper beats our all the amazing ideas in our heads. 4. You can’t out give God. 5. Where there is deception and lies, the devil is trying to kill, steal, and destroy. 6. $…

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DATA-DRIVEN DEFENSE: THE MAVEN SMART SYSTEM 40:28

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Hold on tight, this episode is a whirlwind of data-infused targeting, intel, and logistics. Joe O'Callaghan joins host Tom Spahr in the virtual studio to discuss the Department of Defense's Maven Smart System. Maven was first developed to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to help speed intelligence analysis, but has since been a…

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 3: Wisdom at Work - Pastor Ben Hodges 56:19

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Understanding Work as Worship 1. God works :: work is godly. Genesis 2:2 2. Work is now cursed - the curse of sin has turned work into toil. Genesis 3:17-19 3. Work is not sacred and secular, but workers can be sacred and secular. Colossians 3:23-24 IDEAL TEAM MEMBER (Patrick Lencioni) A Humble Team Player A Relationally Smart Team Player A Hungry …

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Ferrari Pulse Check: Lewis Hamilton, the F80, and the Costco Guys 56:45

4M ago56:45

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Antonio, Ben, and Sean catch up on what has been going on at the Audrain, give their opinions on the new Ferrari, and discuss the busy year ahead.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 2: Wisdom for Marriage - Pastor Ben Hodges 41:57

4M ago41:57

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Grow in your faith… the fear of the Lord. Get good (and quick) at walking in forgiveness Develop a close Friendship Get serious about having fun together.

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 1: Healthy Relationships - Pastor Ben Hodges 49:18

4M ago49:18

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How did Jesus remain healthy while he was regularly surrounded by unhealthy people? How will you?

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FIGHTING TOGETHER: THE CANADIAN-AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP IN WORLD WAR II (ON WRITING) 31:56

4M ago31:56

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It's time for another episode in our On Writing series. Host Michael Neiberg is joined in the studio by Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum. Tim emphasizes the importance of making history accessible to the public, which involves finding compelling ways to tell stories and connect with readers. Their discussion covers Cook's la…

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Illinois' 2026 wide receiver commit, Davon Grant, is a 6-foot-4, 200-pound athlete from DeKalb, IL. 11:44

4M ago11:44

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Illinois' 2026 wide receiver commit, Davon Grant, is a 6-foot-4, 200-pound athlete from DeKalb, IL. Grant discusses his recruiting process with Illinois and head coach Bret Bielema, as well as the importance of staying home to represent his state university.

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WAR CRIMES AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN LOAC 31:16

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The Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), also known as international humanitarian law (IHL), is a set of rules that govern warfare and aim to minimize harm to civilians and non-combatants. Alexandra Meise joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to examine the development of LOAC, which stems from treaties like the Geneva Conventions, domestic laws of individual…

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Your Best Year Yet - Pastor Will LoVellette 46:33

4M ago46:33

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2025 will be the BEST year of your life IF it is your BEST year spiritually. Three keys for a spiritually significant 2025: 1. Your heart would be SOFTENED. 2. Your faith would be STRETCHED. 3. Your walk would be STRENGTHENED.

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The Best Of The Oz Network 3:15:39

4M ago3:15:39

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This is it. The end. The last ever episode of The Oz Network. From the days of Survivor Oz in 2011, right through to today, you’ve heard more than 2200 episodes featuring so much content it could sink a ship. And this episode you’re about to hear is the very last one. How are we going out? By tooting our own horn of course! That means bring you all…

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The Best Of 2024 - The Oz Network 2:12:06

4M ago2:12:06

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Another year is done on The Oz Network and it is the last year that we will ever exist! BOO! Or maybe it’s yay? Who knows. But one thing we do know is that it is once again time to celebrate another BEST OF as we bring you all those best and worst moments that we at least think were funny to help celebrate the year! You’ll hear from all your favour…

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All I Want For Christmas: Part 5: Christmas Eve Eve - Greater Vision of Jesus - Pastor Ben Hodges 41:38

5M ago41:38

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What difference would it make if you saw Jesus more completely this Christmas? 1. Consider the unrealized, long-awaited hope of ancient voices. Isaiah 9:6-7 2. Listen to the private ponderings of a humble man and a young woman. Matthew 1:18-21, Matthew 1:26-37 3. Peer into a stable that became a make-shift child delivery room. Luke 2:4-7 4. Pay att…

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All I Want For Christmas: Part 4: The Generations Shall Know - Pastor Ben Hodges 58:19

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INTEGRITY OF HEART: 1. God loves the coming generation more than you do. 2. The coming generation already has a Savior - and you are not it. 3. The coming generations needs a Savior - and you can’t be it for them. 4. Success for the coming generation is not for them to ‘succeed.’ 5. We succeed when the coming generation finds their Gospel-aligned m…

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24 Series Recap - The Oz Network TV 1:02:48

5M ago1:02:48

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Wow. What a ride. Our longest TV recap series ever has come to a close, and after a whopping 10 seasons, 216 episodes, a TV movie, video game and two spinoff episodes of an animated show, we have finished our 24 recaps. That’s a lot of Jack Bauer and Kiefer Sutherland to talk about! But who is complaining about that?! Ben and Colin certainly aren’t…

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24: Legacy Season 1 Recap - The Oz Network TV 38:20

5M ago38:20

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We did it. We survived 24: Legacy. But we still have one more episode to talk about. That episode being the season. Which doesn’t make sense when we put it like that, but you know what we mean. Our last episode on the crap pile that is Legacy is us talking about the entire season one. Which technically is the entire series. So that’s fun right? Wel…

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24: Legacy Season 1, Episode 12 '11:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.' Recap - The Oz Network TV 31:06

5M ago31:06

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IT’S OVER! IT’S FINALLY OVER! The finale of 24: Legacy is here and we are so excited to finally bring this to a close as we recap episode 12 of season one, 11pm-12am. Why are we just so excited that we’re finally at the end? Is this the greatest day of our lives? Can we just dance and party all night long? All of that is a yes because it’s a moment…

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24: Legacy Season 1, Episode 11 '10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.' Recap - The Oz Network TV 24:00

5M ago24:00

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We’re so close to finally ending 24: Legacy that we’re getting ready to bring out the champagne as we go over the penultimate episode that is episode 11 of season one, 10pm-11pm. And if you have that champagne, make sure you drink plenty of it to numb yourself for the pain that is this episode. It’s terrible. So so terrible. Don’t say we didn’t war…

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24: Legacy Season 1, Episode 10 '9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.' Recap - The Oz Network TV 28:35

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So close to the end of 24: Legacy that we are getting pumped as we recap episode ten of season one, 9pm-10pm. Why are we excited to see some fire a field? Is that the best part of this episode? Maybe even the season? We actually don’t care enough to talk about it any more, so how about you just listen and make your mind up. Because again, we’re wat…

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24: Legacy Season 1, Episode 9 '8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.' Recap - The Oz Network TV 25:28

5M ago25:28

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The last disc of 24: Legacy is here as we thankfully get closer to the end by recapping episode nine of season one, 8pm-9pm. Why would we rather be watching Dirty Dancing than this? Why would we rather be watching Manifest than this? Is there any part of this plot that is making sense? Who are these new characters they keep introducing and why do w…

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BEYOND INTUITION: AI'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING (PART 2) 25:40

5M ago25:40

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Andrew Hill and Steve Gerras return to the studio with host Tom Spahr to further explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in national defense. This episode delves into the critical question of human oversight in lethal force decisions with AI assistance. Join the debate as they dissect the potential consequences of over-reliance on human in…

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24: Legacy Season 1, Episode 8 '7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.' Recap - The Oz Network TV 23:17

5M ago23:17

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Torture your ears one more time today with another 24: Legacy recap as we go over the eighth episode of season one, 7pm-8pm. Is there anything of substance in this episode? Why is the boss guy in CTU the worst boss in the history of this show and so boring we can’t even remember his name? Is the writing of this episode actually kind of racist? Why …

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What is Jaguar Thinking? | Audrain's President Weighs In 1:07:04

5M ago1:07:04

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Antonio, Ben, and Sean are joined by Nic Waller, the new President of Audrain. Nic shares his experiences in the automotive world and weighs in on the Jaguar rebrand.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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All I Want For Christmas: Part 3: Godly Men - Pastor Ben Hodges 37:19

5M ago37:19

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Joseph was a man. Like all men, He was tempted to be controlled by money, sex, and power. Rather than being controlled, He honored God. Honoring God brought him purpose, significance, and true joy. He built a life that truly mattered.

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