Best Project Syndicate Podcasts (2026)

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The Horrifying Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the Titanic of the Great Lakes 48:16

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One of the worst nautical disasters in recent American history is the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. On November 10, 1975, the “storm of the century” threw 100 mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot waves on Lake Superior. The ship found itself at the worst possible place, at the worst possible time. When she sank, she took all 29 men onboard down w…

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Inside the Deadly German U-Boats That Brought Britain to Its Knees (But Were Deadlier for Their Own Crews) 41:19

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Over the course of World War II, Germany’s submariners sank over three thousand Allied ships, nearly three-quarters of Allied shipping losses in all theaters of the war. Winston Churchill famously declared the only thing that truly frightened him during World War II was the U-boat threat. But the treat was more imagined than real. The actual capabi…

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Succulents, Syndicates and Sanbona: The Surprising World of Plant Poaching 24:40

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What do rhinos, elephants… and succulents have in common? Sadly, they are all poached. In this eye-opening (and occasionally eyebrow-raising) episode, we meet Paul Vorster from Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in South Africa’s Western Cape. André and Paul unpack the wild world of plant poaching, where tiny succulents worth a few dollars at your local mark…

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Manifest Destiny, Powered by Coal: How “Black Gold” Conquered the American Continent 49:05

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America’s growth from a rugged frontier nation to the globe’s industrial superpower in the space of 100 years can be explained by one word: coal. Before coal dominance, American buildings were defined by height limits imposed by stonework. The tallest building in the 1830s was Baltimore’s 235-foot tall Phoenix Shot Tower. Transportation also worked…

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EP. 71 - Why Mobile Home Park Investing Is Recession-Proof | Jack Martin (52TEN) 41:07

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Is mobile home park investing really recession-proof? In this webinar, Jack Martin, co-founder of 52TEN, breaks down why mobile home parks are considered one of the most resilient real estate asset classes—especially during economic uncertainty. With experience across $450M+ in real estate transactions, 1,600 lots across 4 states, and $55M+ in priv…

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EP. 70 – Long-Term Care Planning: What to Consider & Avoid | Raymond Lavine 38:04

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Long-term care planning is one of the most overlooked—and most critical—parts of a sustainable financial plan. In this webinar, Raymond Lavine, founder of Lavine LTC Benefits, breaks down what families and investors need to know about planning for extended care, protecting assets, and avoiding common (and costly) mistakes. Drawing from both profess…

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Ancient Athens Picked Its Leaders by Lottery for Over 200 Years. Some Think This System Should Replace Electoral Democracy 51:51

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For almost two centuries, Ancient Athens—the most successful democracy in history—selected citizens by lottery to fill government positions. Athens adopted sortition—a random lottery system—to select most public officials and the members of the Council of 500, a reform pioneered in 508 BC to break aristocratic control and distribute power equally a…

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How Would Nixon Have Handled the Cuban Missile Crisis? 28:39

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The "Madman Theory" was Richard Nixon's foreign policy strategy during the Vietnam War era, where he deliberately cultivated an image of being unpredictable and irrational—hinting he might escalate to nuclear extremes—to intimidate adversaries like North Vietnam and the Soviet Union into concessions. Nixon instructed aides like Henry Kissinger to s…

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The Top 7 Questions Everyone Asks Before Raising Capital 1:03:56

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Before anyone raises capital, they tend to ask the same questions. What is a security, really? Why does my deal fall under securities laws? Why do I need so much paperwork? And why does everyone keep pointing me to Regulation D? In this episode, Corporate Securities Attorney Kim Lisa Taylor and Syndication Attorneys’ Client Success Coach Krisha You…

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Diogenes, the Father of Ancient Greek Stoicism, Loving Trolling His Audience and Could Out-Shock Borat 49:18

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The famous street artist Banksy shocked the art world in 2018 when his painting, Girl with Balloon, partially shredded itself moments after selling it for over a million dollars. at a Sotheby's auction in London. Banksy had secretly built a mechanical shredder into the painting's ornate frame, turning the destruction into a piece of performance art…

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Blown Off Course: How History’s Windy Turning Points Sank the Armada and Saved Japan from the Mongols 46:23

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The greatest energy source for civilization before the steam engine was wind. It powered the global economy in the Age of Sail. Wind-powered sail ships made global shipping fast and cheap by harnessing free, reliable ocean winds to propel large cargo loads over vast distances without needing fuel or frequent stops. It also powered windmills, the fa…

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Maps Have Bigger Problems Than the Mercator Projection. They Invent Mountain Ranges and Usually Eliminate New Zealand 45:39

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Maps have always had problems. Five hundred years ago, maps were wildly inaccurate simply because cartographers were drawing the edge of the known world, limited by slow ships and nonexistent satellite data, resulting in continents that were too large, too small, or entirely misplaced. All of those problems have been solved thanks to new technology…

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The Great Mathematicians of the Early 1900s Ran into an Unsolvable Problem. They Realized Math Made No Sense 45:38

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In the 1800s, it seemed like mathematics was a solved problem. The paradoxes in the field were resolved, and even areas like advanced calculus could be taught consistently and reliably at any school. It was clearly understandable in a way that abstract fields like philosophy weren’t, and it was on its way to solving humanity’s problems. Mathematica…

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The American Revolution was a World War in All but Name 56:43

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, known as the "shot heard round the world," marked the first military engagements of the American Revolution. Ralph Waldo Emerson named it that because it launched revolutionary movements in Europe and beyond, marking it as a key moment in the fight for liberty and self-governance. But this moment …

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From NNN to Millions: Cherif Medawar Shows You How to Scale Your Business with Triple-Net Investments 1:07:41

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Kim Lisa Taylor and Krisha Young welcome back Cherif Medawar — renowned investor, fund manager, and educator — for a deep dive on how business owners and entrepreneurs can scale using his triple-net (NNN) lease model. Cherif breaks down how NNN properties work, why they provide stable and predictable cash flow, and how you can leverage them to expa…

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EP. 69 - From Corporate to Freedom: Brian Herriot’s Blueprint for a Life You Control 39:47

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In this episode of Investing for Generational Wealth, host John Lai of Clive Capital sits down with Brian Herriot—author, speaker, and founder of Herriot Financial—to explore what meaningful freedom really looks like. Brian shares his personal journey from a traditional corporate management career to building a lifestyle centered around time freedo…

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How Napoleon and Churchill Used Neuroscience to Make a Better Soldier and More Loyal Public 45:23

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The brain acts in strange ways during wartime. Even in active combat situations, when soldiers are one mistake away from death, many can’t fire on their enemies because their brain is triggering compassion centers against other soldiers. Studies of World War II show that while soldiers were willing to risk death, only 15% to 20% fired their weapons…

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Behind The Bar S6 Ep 4: I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU and Cannabis 1:06:01

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In this episode, we dive into the mysterious mind of hip hop prodigy Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks, more commonly referred to as JPEGMAFIA. We kick things off with discussion about our personal history and relationship with his music, setting the scene for a deeper dive into our reflections on the individual songs and sequencing on his new album I …

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Ep. 209 | Interview With Banker Austin Fee on How To Get Your Loan Approved 51:00

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Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this episode, Ferd sits down with Austin Fee of Bank of Springfield, a Kansas City–based lender with deep experience in commercial and mobile home park financing. Austin shares how he evaluates deals, what banks look for in today’s lending environment, and how borrowers can position themselves…

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William F. Buckley JR.'s Guide to Friendship in a Polarized Era 39:43

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William F. Buckley Jr., the charismatic intellectual who defined modern American conservatism, was famously skilled at forging friendships across the ideological divide, a talent that helped him both shape the political landscape and navigate public opinion. His capacity for personal charm allowed him to be a public extremist and a private moderate…

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Why Foodies love Cape Town: Michi reveals his Insider Tips 22:04

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South Africa has long been known for more than just safaris and Table Mountain – it is an absolute paradise for foodies. In this episode, I chat with Michi, a Swiss chef and food scout who regularly visits Cape Town. He is always on the lookout for new culinary highlights. Michi shares his favourite restaurants with us, including real insider tips …

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What it Was Like Living Through the USSR’s Collapse 55:37

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The Collapse of the Soviet Union was twice as devastating as the Great Depression for those who lived there. It immediately led to widespread economic chaos and a breakdown of public services, plunging millions into a difficult period where mere survival was the priority. As one Russian described, after hyperinflation wiped out their family's savin…

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Commercial Loan Defaults: How to Handle Lenders and Avoid Triggering Bad Boy Carve-Outs 1:05:23

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When a syndicated property goes back to the bank, it can feel like the end of the road—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, commercial mortgage expert Eric Stewart joins us to unpack what really happens when a syndicator loses a property to foreclosure, how lenders evaluate your future loan applications after a loss, and what you can do to r…

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The Battle of Agincourt, 1415: Longbowmen, Bands of Brothers, and Henry V’s Triumph 53:15

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From Shakespeare's 'band of brothers' speech to its appearances in numerous films, Agincourt rightfully has a place among a handful of conflicts whose names are immediately recognized around the world. The Battle of Agincourt, fought in 1415, is famous for the decisive role of the English and Welsh longbowmen, who—despite being significantly outnum…

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Ep. 208 | Interview With Keith Asel on Expert Insights From A Seasoned Banker 49:11

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Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this episode, Ferd sits down with longtime banking expert Keith Asel of Hawthorn Bank to unpack what park owners really need to know about lending, loan structures, underwriting, term sheets, and navigating bank relationships. With over 45 years in the banking world—from teller to federal bank…

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Clarence Dillon: The Roaring 20s Wall Street Baron Who Wrote the Rules for Corporate Takeovers, Junk Bonds, and Bankruptcy 45:11

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J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Charles E. Mitchell are names that come to mind when thinking of the most prominent icons of wealth and influence during the Roaring Twenties. Yet the one figure who has escaped notice is an enigmatic banker by the name of Clarence Dillon. In the 1920s, as he rose in wealth and influence, Dillon became one of t…

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A Utah Indian Chief Controlled the 1800s Mountain West Through Slave Trading, Building Pioneer Trails, Horse Stealing, and Becoming Mormon 1:00:05

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The American Indian leader Wakara was among the most influential and feared men in the nineteenth-century American West. He and his pan-tribal cavalry of horse thieves and slave traders dominated the Old Spanish Trail, the region’s most important overland route. They widened the trail and expanded its watering holes, reshaping the environmental and…

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Behind The Bar S6 Ep 3: Jazz Samba Encore! & Caipirinha 48:13

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Bom dia! Tudo bem? Come vai voce?? Guys gals and non-binary pals welcome back to another lovely episode of Behind The Bar! On today's episode, the gents are headed back in time and down south... TO BRASIL!!! Wet your reeds and practice your portuguese, because this episode will get you thinking about woodwind instruments and homewrecking like you'v…

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Why Did Rome Fall? Wrong Question. How Did it Last 2,000 Years Despite Changing its Religion, Language, and Government? 53:46

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Rome began as a pagan, Latin-speaking city state in central Italy during the early Iron Age and ended as a Christian, Greek-speaking empire as the age of gunpowder dawned. Everything about it changed, except its Roman identity. This was due to a unique willingness among Romans to include new people as citizens, an openness to new ideas, and an unpa…

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The Real Deadwood: A Gold Rush Town Built in a War Zone but Obliterated in an Inferno 37:30

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Gunslinging, gold-panning, stagecoach robbing, whiskey guzzling – the myth and infamy of the American West is synonymous with its most famous town: Deadwood, South Dakota. The storied mining town sprang up in early 1876 and came raining down in ashes only three years later, destined to become food for the imagination and a nostalgic landmark that n…

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Unlocking Energy Wealth: Troy Eckard Explains Mineral Rights as an Alternative Real Estate Investment 1:01:35

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Join Kim Lisa Taylor and Krisha Young as they sit down again with Troy Eckard, founder of Eckard Enterprises, to explore how oil and gas mineral rights have become a compelling alternative investment. Troy shares how his team evaluates opportunities, the unique advantages compared to traditional oil and gas deals, and why investors are increasingly…

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America's Pacific Dawn: The Spanish-American War Ushered In Global Reach and Savage Conflict 55:59

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Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross, was in Havana in 1898, investigating the terrible conditions endured by Cubans whom the Spanish government had forced into concentration camps, where an estimated 425,000 people died of disease and starvation. While she was there, the American warship USS Maine exploded in Havana's harbor, which served as…

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The Unhealed Wounds of WW2 POWs and Combat Veterans 50:10

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Nearly 16.4 million Americans served in the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II, and for millions of survivors, the fighting left many of them physically and mentally broken for life. There was a 25% death rate in Japanese POW camps like Bataan, where starvation and torture were rampant, and fierce battles against suicidal Imperial Japanese forces, l…

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From Cichlids to Safaris: Why Malawi Might Be Africa’s Best-Kept Secret 36:35

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What connects the friendliest people in the world with 500 elephants on trucks, and fish with amazing fashion sense? Malawi. In this episode, André chats with Lindsay, a Malawi-born tourism expert who has been showing travellers the magic of her country for over 25 years, about why Malawi is Africa’s best-kept secret. From safaris without the crowd…

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Robert McNamara Thought Enough Data Could Win Any War. Instead, It Led America to the Vietnam Quagmire 1:00:21

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Robert S. McNamara, who was Secretary of Defense during JFK and LBJ’s administrations, and one of the chief architects of the Vietnam war, made a shocking confession in his 1995 memoir. He said “We were wrong, terribly wrong.” McNamara believed this as early as 1965, that the Vietnam War was unwinnable. Yet, instead of urging U.S. forces to exit, h…

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The Philistine Connection: Do the Roots of October 7 Go Back 3,000 Years? 36:24

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The October 7th attacks of Hamas on Israel were an unprecedented, surprise incursion by land, sea, and air that stunned the world and prompted Israel to declare war. The attacks, which included massacres in Israeli communities and a music festival, resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals and the capture of some 251 hosta…

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Cracking the Code of Commercial Real Estate: Bob Bowman Discusses Smarter Underwriting 1:06:39

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Kim Lisa Taylor and Krisha Young welcome Bob Bowman, the creator of Commercial Underwriter, one of the most popular commercial underwriting software platforms in the industry. Bob has built a reputation for helping real estate syndicators analyze deals with accuracy and speed. In this episode, he shares the secrets behind successful underwriting, w…

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The Thucydides Trap: How A Rising Athens Made The Peloponnesian War Inevitable 46:29

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The Peloponnesian War is considered one of the most famous wars of the ancient world not only because it was a massive and devastating conflict that reshaped the Greek world, but also because its thorough documentation by the historian Thucydides transformed how we understand history and war. On the face of it, the Peloponnesian War, fought over 20…

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Building Affordable Communities with Barndominiums: Levi Aberle’s Vision for Housing Innovation 1:04:14

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Affordable housing is one of the most pressing issues today, and Levi Aberle is leading the charge with an innovative solution: barndominiums. In this episode, Levi, the founder of Fortified Buildings LLC, shares how his own experience of building a combination horse barn and house led to the creation of a new kind of affordable, energy-efficient h…

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The Free French Army in North Africa, 1940-1945 49:37

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One of the principal architects of Allied Victory in North Africa during World War Two was French General Louis Dio. His importance in North Africa lies in his role as a key leader of the Free French forces and a trusted subordinate to General Philippe Leclerc. He participated in every battle from Douala to the Fezzan Campaigns in the early 1940s. …

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Behind the Bar S6 Ep 2: East West and Canadian Rye 57:52

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Move over bourbon, here at behind the bar we're drowning our sorrows in local Canadian rye whiskey while listening to the blues. On today's episode we break down an old school blues classic, diving into the instruments, themes, and geographical knowledge present on the album. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band delivers some fiery harmonica, smooth ele…

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An Inventor’s Quest to Build a Pneumatic Subway System in 1870s New York 45:11

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Alfred Beach built America’s first operational subway in secret beneath 1860s Manhattan, decades before the city’s official electric subway line in 1904. He designed and commissioned a 300-foot-long, eight-foot-diameter tunnel 20 feet underground, built with a tunneling machine he invented for this purpose. The car moved quietly and silently, pushe…

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Spirited Rivalry: Did Ireland or Scotland Invent Whisky? 48:53

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There’s a divide between Scotland and Ireland as fierce as the Protestant/Catholic split during the Thirty Years’ War or the battles between Sunnis and Shias in the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s. It’s the debate over who invented whisky. Both Ireland and Scotland claim to have originated the spirit. Ireland cites its early monastic traditions and the …

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The Horse That Ate the Legion: Rome’s Cavalry's Triumph Over the Infantry 41:21

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The cavalry 'wings' that probed ahead of the Roman Army played a key role in its campaigns of conquest, masking its marching flanks and seeking to encircle enemies in battle. However, at the very beginning of Rome’s history, it didn’t even have a cavalry, and relied on Greek-style phalanx formations instead. It began as a small cavalry arm provided…

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From Chaos to Clarity: How George Knowlton’s NowItsDone System Transforms Real Estate and Small Business 1:05:05

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In this video, we sit down with George Knowlton, the creator of the NowItsDone system, a groundbreaking AI-powered tool that’s revolutionizing how real estate syndicators and small business owners streamline their operations. George shares his journey into real estate and what inspired him to develop a system that simplifies the complexities of man…

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Beyond Joan of Arc and Agincourt: How the 100 Years War Crushed Medieval Europe and Launched its Global Order 58:41

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Modern France and Britain were forged in the fires of the Hundred Years War, a century-long conflict that produced deadly English longbowmen, Joan of Arc’s heavenly visions, and a massive death toll from Scotland to the Low Countries. The traditional beginning and end of the Hundred Years' War are conventionally marked by the start of open conflict…

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EP. 68 - Financial Independence & Retiring Early (FIRE) 44:05

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What does it really take to retire early—and not just scrape by, but thrive? In this candid and inspiring conversation, John Lai, Co-Principal of Clive Capital, shares how he recently retired from Amazon to pursue the FIRE lifestyle (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Joined by fellow Clive Capital Principal Keshav Kolur, the two dive deep into…

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Reverse Ellis Island: American Migrants Who Fought for Mussolini and Built Stalin’s USSR 38:33

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By History Unplugged

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EP. 67 - Stop Overpaying Taxes: Invest in Oil & Gas Projects 57:34

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Oil & Gas Investing Webinar Discover how oil and gas investing can diversify your portfolio, create passive income, and unlock powerful tax advantages.In this exclusive educational webinar, we’ll share strategies that helped our investors reduce over $1M in taxable income in just 9 months—while building steady cash flow from 16 wells. You’ll Learn:…

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Don’t Use Rome as a Model of Why Societies Collapse; Use Crime Syndicates and Somalia Instead 49:42

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12,000 years ago, human history changed forever when the egalitarian groups of hunter-gathering humans began to settle down and organize themselves into hierarchies. The few dominated the many, seizing control through violence. What emerged were “Goliaths”: large societies built on a collection of hierarchies that are also terrifyingly fragile, col…