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Hi, I’m Casey - mom to four amazing daughters, life coach to girl moms everywhere and proud member of the ’Put It On the List’ club. Over the last 23 years of being a girl mom, I’ve learned some mindset strategies, relationship skills and parenting tools that have quite literally changed our family. One might even say saved. And now I’m on a mission to help you do the same: parent with calm confidence, restore relationships and build a family future. If you’re ready to release the anxiety an ...
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Learning Uncut

Michelle Ockers

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Learning Uncut is about real conversations around real learning solutions and real experiences with real advice from real people. We're all about keeping it "real." Here's an overview of our approach: Strategy and tactics. We want to unpack the strategy and how-to's of creating great learning solutions, frameworks and teams. CONVERSATIONS, NOT SCRIPTED DISCUSSION Our podcasts are professional but not so edited and polished that they lose their authenticity. We want our audience to hear real ...
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Welcome to "Jagged Edge with Yogi Patel." As a certified Master Trainer and Harvard Business School alumnus with certifications in Management Essentials and Leadership, I bring over three decades of leadership experience to share practical insights on cultivating purpose, creativity, encouragement, and personal growth. Join me in navigating the essentials of empowerment, empathy, communication, and impactful leadership. Alongside my expertise, the podcast features interviews with leaders and ...
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Capability Amplifier

Mike Koenigs and Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach

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Join the eternally curious, interested, and interesting hosts, Mike Koenigs of the SuperPower Accelerator and Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach®, to amplify your capabilities, value, status, and authority on the Capability Amplifier podcast. Ever episode focuses on a new mindset, shortcut or deep thinking exercise that will improve your performance and lifespan. Learn more at: https://www.CapabilityAmplifier.com
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Socially Capable Podcast

Socially Capable Podcast

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A podcast for your everyday millennial that is chasing the bag, while trying to be great. We are your hosts Elijah, Javon and Marcus. Every week we get into conversations of coming up in the music industry, the journey of an entrepreneur and life endeavors. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociallycapablepodcast/support
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Welcome to One Thousand Ways To Lead, a podcast that celebrates the diverse paths to leadership and success. Hosted by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, this show brings you inspiring conversations between our current students and accomplished alumni who are making their mark in the world. Every episode of One Thousand Ways To Lead offers a unique opportunity to explore the multifaceted nature of leadership. Our student interviewers sit down with alumni from va ...
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She’s Capable Podcast

She’s Capable

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Welcome! This is the She’s Capable podcast with Christelle, Shelby, and Ashley. We want to champion you, have real discussions on real issues , and have fun. We want you to thrive spiritually, emotionally and in your practical life. Our heart at She’s Capable is to mentor today’s woman to be empowered with confidence, through honest insight as we influence the next generation. Walking in emotional wholeness, being spiritually strengthened and equipped with practical tools in a time when we n ...
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RSAC

RSAC

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RSAC™ is a premier global cybersecurity event and community brand dedicated to empowering professionals at every level. We bring together industry experts to share insights, tackle emerging threats, and showcase cutting-edge innovations. Beyond the Conference, we offer continuous resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and resilience in an ever-evolving field, all while staying true to our mission of creating a safer, more connected future.
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Trivium China is an analysis firm that specializes in monitoring Chinese government policy. From our offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and DC, we break down Beijing's latest moves on the economy, technology, energy, climate, and agriculture.
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A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach will rub elbows with Queens, Kings, Popes, rebellious monks, Caribbean Natives, African Slaves and notorious governors like ...
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Thinking about writing, talking about writing, and getting writing out of my system. I'm Joseph Hunter: fiction writer, Creative Writing PhD candidate, and teacher. This podcast sees me reflect on the writing process, why we write, and how we can write better.
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Brussels Sprouts

Center for a New American Security | CNAS

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Small bites on Transatlantic Security, NATO, the EU, Russia, and all things Europe. Hosted by Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend at the Center for a New American Security.
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Weekly interview show with people at the forefront of transformational technologies, scientific research, and bold new thinking that enables humans to operate at higher levels — better able to achieve whatever each person values most in life. This could be in fields as diverse as neuroscience, computer science, psychology, bio-tech, augmented reality, nutrition & fitness and so many more areas of pioneering work.
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Unboxing OD is your guide to making sense of Organizational Development - one thoughtful conversation at a time. Hosted by Kenneth Pearson, seasoned OD practitioner and author of The Flow of Five Tiers, this podcast unpacks the complexity of organizational life with clarity, compassion, and a bit of edge. Whether you're an early-career OD professional, a leader trying to navigate change, or simply someone who believes workplaces can be more human, you'll find grounded insights and actionable ...
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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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Ben Benson on The Performance Capability Network Thoughts on the Life of Business & the Business of Life Timely and Timeless Insights for Performance Capability, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Sports Psychology and Organizational Effectiveness. Join Ben Benson Founder at Performance Capability a platform dedicated to exploring the dynamic interplay between the governing principles of human effectiveness and the powerful distinctions of performance development in all areas of life. This podcas ...
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The Stronghold Podcast is dedicated to exploring the depths of human capability, uncovering truths, and inspiring transformation. As the host and creator, I strive to provide content that empowers individuals to become their best selves, serve others, and enrich their surroundings. The Stronghold serves as a bastion for defending and upholding meaningful causes, beliefs, and ideas that inspire personal growth and collective impact.
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Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI

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"Perplexity AI" delves into the fascinating world of cutting-edge technology, exploring the most recent advancements and trends. Each episode unpacks complex subjects, from artificial intelligence breakthroughs to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, in an engaging and understandable way. We bring you the latest news, offering insights and analysis on how these developments impact our lives and society. Join us as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, uncovering the myster ...
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Commission for Financial Capability | Podcast

Commission for Financial Capability

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The Commission is the home of financial capability in New Zealand, helping Kiwis build wealthy lives. Our main focus is increasing the number of New Zealanders who are financially capable, putting them in the best possible position to reach their life goals and reach retirement in good financial health. Our work is community-based and we collaborate with other government agencies, non-government organisations, the commercial sector and the education sector. We also work with international or ...
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Imagine your finances are so strong that you no longer have to work. You no longer have to worry about money. You no longer have to second-guess yourself every time you go to buy something. That is exactly what the Capable Wealthy Podcast is all about - helping you reach FINANCIAL FREEDOM by providing you the most effective ways you can build wealth and live your best life. In the show we'll cover the best ways to invest, save, negotiate, buy real estate, and much more.
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Tech Latest

Nikkei Asia

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In Tech Latest, Nikkei Asia brings you regular updates on the freshest technology news from Asia. From semiconductors to space travel, our team of local reporters are here to keep you up-to-date on the tech trends that matter.
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Learn how to pursue the best version of yourself across different areas of your life with weekly discussions with people who practice what they preach. Previous guests include Chris Williamson, Nir Eyal, Joe Delaney, Zuby, Rob Lipsett, TM Cycles, Daniel Priestley, Dr Stu McGill, Rory Sutherland, Sahil Bloom, and more.
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Kindred Spirits Book Club

Ragon Duffy and Kelly Gerner

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The podcast all about Anne of Green Gables, kindred spirits, and the books that make us who we are! Two grown ladies geek out about Anne of Green Gables. We explore the themes and characters of this enduring classic. Follow us as we discuss all the books by L.M. Montgomery as well as other favorite novels.
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Control Amplified

ControlGlobal

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The Control Amplified Podcast offers in-depth interviews and discussions with industry experts about important topics in the process control and automation field, exploring underlying issues affecting users, system integrators, suppliers and others in these industries.
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Financial Markets iNSiGHTS

Financial Markets iNSiGHTS

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Financial Markets insights (FMi), a community created by The Realization Group, brings together the best minds in the global financial and capital markets industry to discuss and deliver high-quality thought leadership content.
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The Proposal Manager Podcast contains a wealth of information about all things related to the public sector bidding process. From the C-Suite to a GovCon newbie, this show has something for everyone. Each episode will discuss topics related to government business development, capture, and proposal management.
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Today’s conversation is with Ollie Ollerton. Ollie is a former UK Special Forces (SBS) operator who served on high-risk operations across Iraq and Southeast Asia, including covert counter-narcotics and counter-terror missions. He’s also a bestselling author, the founder of BREAK-POINT performance training, and a familiar face to many as one of the …
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00:00 Intro 01:01 Pentagon: China Stepping Up Nuclear, Military Capabilities 03:16 China Sanctions 20 U.S. Defense Firms, 10 Executives 03:48 Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record Defense Budget: $58B 04:46 Congress Bans CCP Links to Pentagon Supply Chain 13:47 China Revives WWII Airfield 370 Miles From Guam…
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Guests: Captain James Fanell (USN Ret.) and Bradley Thayer. To counter China's conventional superiority, the authors recommend "war fighting proliferation," supporting nuclear capabilities for allies like Japan and South Korea. They advocate for "political warfare" rather than armed conflict, aiming to isolate the CCP economically and diplomaticall…
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Motherhood is full of moments that don’t look the way we imagined they would—hard days, unmet expectations, and seasons that stretch us beyond what feels comfortable. Especially during the holidays, it’s easy to feel the weight of doing, producing, and holding everything together, while quietly wondering what God might be doing in us through it all…
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.SURVIVAL STORY: WOMAN OUTLASTS SNAKE TRAPPED IN HER SHOE Colleague Jeremy Zakis. In Southwest Sydney, a woman survived a bite from a deadly eastern brown snake that became entangled in the loop of her trainer shoe. Displaying remarkable calm, she remained still to slow the venom's spread while waiting for emergency services. A snake catcher carefu…
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ENGLAND SECURES SURPRISE VICTORY AMIDST ASHES CONTROVERSY Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Zakisreports that England unexpectedly won the fourth Ashes test despite playing poorly earlier in the series. The match ended quickly, causing controversy regarding the Melbourne pitch and accusations of poor play on both sides. Commentators blame England's aggressiv…
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DALLAS THE DOG TEAMS UP WITH MAGPIES TO FIGHT COCKATOOS Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Zakisrecounts how his dog, Dallas, successfully chased destructive cockatoos off their property. While usually friendly, Dallasidentified the birds as enemies, aided by territorial magpies that swooped in to drive the cockatoos away. Although cockatoos are often conside…
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SUN, SAND, AND SANTAS IN BOARD SHORTS: AN AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Jeremy Zakis describes Christmas in Australia as the polar opposite of the Northern Hemisphere, featuring clear skies and temperatures in the mid-80s ideal for outdoor barbecues. While Queensland faced heavy rain and floods, most of the country enjoyed hot weathe…
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THE ATOMIC BOMB AND POST-WAR LEADERSHIP Colleague Craig Symonds. Nimitz and King believed a naval blockade could force Japan's surrender without a costly invasion, which they feared would result in millions of deaths. Nimitz was informed early about the atomic bomb to ensure it wouldn't interfere with operations. After the war, despite resistance f…
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TYPHOONS, KAMIKAZES, AND UNFORGIVING WARFARE Colleague Craig Symonds. Halsey's aggression led to disaster when he twice steered the fleet into typhoons, causing significant loss of life and ships. Despite inquiries recommending Halsey's removal, Nimitz retained him to maintain public morale. The war grew grimmer with the invasion of Iwo Jima, where…
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THE TURKEY SHOOT AND THE WORLD WONDERS Colleague Craig Symonds. During the Battle of the Philippine Sea, Spruance prioritized protecting the Saipan beachhead, resulting in the "Turkey Shoot" that decimated Japanese air power but allowed enemy ships to escape. Later, at Leyte Gulf, the Japanese lured Halsey's Third Fleetaway with empty carriers, lea…
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AMPHIBIOUS LESSONS AND INTERNAL RIVALRIES Colleague Craig Symonds. The Central Pacific drive began with the bloody assault on Tarawa, revealing the difficulties of amphibious warfare against coral reefs and the temper of Marine General Holland "Howlin' Mad" Smith. Nimitz also managed friction with his deputy, John Towers, an aviator who believed on…
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HALSEY'S AGGRESSION AND STRATEGIC DEBATES Colleague Craig Symonds. Fearing the loss of Guadalcanal, Nimitz replaced the cautious Ghormley with Bill Halsey, whose aggressive "Kill Japs" attitude boosted morale. While Nimitz valued Halsey's pugnacity for "cavalry charges," he recognized the risks of his temperament. Halsey surprisingly bonded with Ge…
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THE GUADALCANAL SHOESTRING AND COMMAND STRESS Colleague Craig Symonds. To preempt a Japanese airfield, King pushed for an offensive at Guadalcanal despite inadequate resources. Nimitz managed this "shoestring" operation while balancing the needs of his struggling subordinate, Admiral Ghormley, against King'sdemand for action. Amidst the stress, Nim…
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INTELLIGENCE AND CALCULATED RISK Colleague Craig Symonds. Nimitz employed the concept of "calculated risk"—weighing potential benefits against losses—to manage his inferior forces. Although he viewed the Doolittle Raid as a risky stunt, he allowed it to proceed. Relying on intelligence from Layton and Rochefort, Nimitzcommitted his remaining carrie…
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TAKING COMMAND OF A WRECKED FLEET Colleague Craig Symonds. Arriving at Pearl Harbor on Christmas 1941, Chester Nimitz faced the immediate task of bringing stability to a devastated command while the harbor was still burning. Selected by President Roosevelt, who knew him personally, Nimitz was chosen over the skepticism of Admiral Ernest King, who d…
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COLD WAR RISE AND POLITICAL FALL Colleague James M. Scott. After the war, LeMay rose to lead the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and became Air Force Chief of Staff. However, his blunt, non-political nature caused friction with figures like Robert McNamara and JFK during the Cold War. He infamously suggested bombing Vietnam"back to the stone age," echo…
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AN APOCALYPTIC WASTELAND AND THE PATH TO VICTORY Colleague James M. Scott. LeMay was relieved when reports indicated light opposition, validating his gamble. By dawn, 16 square miles of Tokyo were reduced to ash, and 105,000 people were dead—four times the toll of Dresden. The firebombing campaign continued against other major cities like Nagoya an…
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THE HORROR ON THE GROUND IN TOKYO Colleague James M. Scott. The raid began just after midnight, catching families asleep. The napalm bombs were designed to puncture roofs and spray fire inside homes, turning the wooden city into kindling. The resulting firestorm created a tidal wave of flame that moved across the city, blocked escape routes, and me…
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STRIPPING THE GUNS FOR A SUICIDE MISSION Colleague James M. Scott. For the March 9th raid, LeMayordered bombers stripped of all guns and ammunition to carry more incendiaries and prevent friendly fire in the dark. Crews viewed this low-level entry into a heavily defended city as a suicide mission, with predictions of 70% casualties. LeMay bypassed …
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A RADICAL SHIFT TO LOW-ALTITUDE NIGHT BOMBING Colleague James M. Scott. LeMay concluded that high-altitude precision bombing would never work over Japan. He devised a secret, perilous plan to switch to low-altitude night bombing, dropping the B-29s from 30,000 feet to just 5,000 feet. To prepare his crews, he forced them to fly training missions at…
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CURTIS LEMAY TAKES COMMAND AND TESTS INCENDIARIES Colleague James M. Scott. After Hanselwas fired for a lack of results, Curtis LeMay, a pragmatic problem-solver from a hardscrabble background, took command in January 1945. LeMay realized the existing tactics were unsolvable equations and began tinkering with variables like altitude and radar. Conc…
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JET STREAMS, BAD WEATHER, AND THE FAILURE OF EARLY RAIDS Colleague James M. Scott. Hansel'sprecision strategy failed due to Japan's adverse weather and violent jet streams, which blew at 230 mph and ruined bomber accuracy. The B-29, which cost $3.7 billion to develop, suffered from mechanical glitches like engine fires during the 3,000-mile flights…
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THE ARRIVAL OF THE B-29 AND THE PRESSURE ON HAYWOOD HANSEL Colleague James M. Scott. In November 1944, Brigadier General Haywood Hansel arrived in the Pacific with a mission to destroy Japan's ability to wage war using the B-29 bomber. Hansel, a pioneer of air strategy, was a staunch believer in high-altitude daylight precision bombing, a tactic de…
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POST-WAR REFLECTIONS AND REGRETS Colleague Evan Thomas. In the war's aftermath, Henry Stimsonretired feeling guilty, fearing that scientific progress, exemplified by the bomb, had outpaced human morality. General Spaatz was similarly haunted by his role in killing civilians, with his granddaughter recalling him moaning in his sleep. Conversely, Shi…
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THE COUP ATTEMPT AND SURRENDER Colleague Evan Thomas. As the US prepared a third atomic bomb to drop on Tokyo, a military coup unfolded in the Japanese palace to prevent the surrender. Young officers attempted to seize the recording of the Emperor's surrender speech, but the coup was suppressed, and War Minister Anami committed suicide by seppuku. …
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THE EMPEROR INTERVENES Colleague Evan Thomas. Following the bombing of Hiroshima, Emperor Hirohitobroke with tradition to support Foreign Minister Togo, urging the deadlocked War Council to "bear the unbearable" and surrender. War Minister Anami, however, continued to romanticize national suicide, suggesting it would be beautiful for the nation to …
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POTSDAM, STALIN, AND THE COLD WAR Colleague Evan Thomas. At the Potsdam Conference, President Truman initially excluded Henry Stimson from meetings, favoring Jimmy Byrnes, who wanted to use the bomb to intimidate the Soviet Union. Truman wrote in his diary that the bomb would hit a purely military target, a claim Thomassuggests was a form of denial…
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GENERAL SPAATZ AND THE ETHICS OF BOMBING Colleague Evan Thomas. The conversation turns to General Carl "Tooey" Spaatz, who commanded the air war in the Pacific and demanded written orders before dropping the atomic bomb. Unlike the pragmatic Curtis LeMay, Spaatz was a proponent of precision bombing and was deeply troubled by the killing of civilian…
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SHIGENORI TOGO AND THE JAPANESE WAR COUNCIL Colleague Evan Thomas. Thomas profiles Shigenori Togo, the Japanese Foreign Minister and the only civilian on the Supreme War Council advocating for surrender. Togonavigated a dangerous political landscape defined by the "stomach game" of indirect communication and the threat of assassination by military …
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TARGETING DECISIONS AND THE ATOMIC BOMB Colleague Evan Thomas. This segment details the "Target Committee" meetings led by General Groves, who initially selected Kyoto as the primary target for the atomic bomb. Henry Stimson intervened, overruling the military to save Kyoto because of its cultural significance, fearing its destruction would brand t…
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THE MORAL BURDEN OF HENRY STIMSON Colleague Evan Thomas. Evan Thomas introduces Henry Stimson, the US Secretary of War, describing him as a 77-year-old "Christian gentleman" and moralist who is simultaneously a realist about the use of power. While Stimson oversaw the devastating firebombing of Tokyo, which killed 100,000 people in a single night, …
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Show 12-26-25 The show begins in doubts of the veneration of Cicero. and the derogation of Aggripina Minor. 1880 SULLA SACKING ROME ROME BEFORE THE EMPERORS: CICERO'S RISE Colleague Josiah Osgood. John Batchelor introduces Josiah Osgood to discuss Marcus Tullius Cicero, a "new man" who rose to political prominence through legal skill in the 1st cen…
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PERPETUA AND THE RISE OF CHRISTIANITY Colleague Emma Southon. The final segment discusses Perpetua, a young nursing mother and Christian convert in Carthage. Defying the Roman mandate to sacrifice to the emperor, she views suffering as redemptive rather than a punishment. Unlike Romans who viewed suicide by poison as honorable, Perpetua and her sla…
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WOMEN OF COMMERCE AND THE FRONTIER Colleague Emma Southon. We meet Julia Felix, a Pompeianentrepreneur who ran a luxury bath and dining complex, offering "bougie" experiences to the middle class before dying in the Vesuvius eruption. The discussion shifts to Vindolanda in Britain, where letters between Sulpicia Lepidina and Claudia Severa reveal a …
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QUEENS OF BRITAIN: CARTIMANDUA AND BOUDICCA Colleague Emma Southon. This segment contrasts two British queens: Cartimandua and Boudicca. Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes, collaborates successfully with Rome, understanding they are "not to be defeated, they're to be pleased." Conversely, Boudicca represents resistance; provoked by Roman mistreatm…
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JULIA: THE EMPEROR'S REBELLIOUS DAUGHTER Colleague Emma Southon. Augustus uses his daughter Julia as a political tool, marrying her to Marcellus, Agrippa, and finally the reluctant Tiberius to secure an heir. While she had five children with Agrippa, her forced marriage to Tiberius leads to rebellion. Julia engages in public adulterous affairs to h…
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CLODIA: THE PALATINE MEDEA Colleague Emma Southon. The segment focuses on Clodia, a wealthy, independent woman and sister of Clodius. Cicero, feuding with her brother, attacks Clodia's reputation during the trial of Caelius. In his speech Pro Caelio, Cicero characterizes her as a "Palatine Medea" and a seductress to discredit her claims of attempte…
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TULLIA AND THE BIRTH OF THE REPUBLIC Colleague Emma Southon. Contrasting Lucretia is Tullia, a figure of female ambition and wickedness. Tullia conspires with her brother-in-law to murder their spouses and her own father, the king, even driving over his body. Her crimes and the subsequent assault on Lucretia by her son, Sextus, justify the overthro…
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LUCRETIA: VIRTUE AND SUICIDE Colleague Emma Southon. The discussion moves to Lucretia, the model of Roman female virtue. During a contest among husbands, Lucretia is found virtuously weaving wool while others party. This leads to her rape by Sextus Tarquinius, who threatens her reputation. To protect her honor, Lucretia confesses to her family and …
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