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Bryan Lee O'Malley's Snotgirl Returns, Aliens Goes Vacation In Marvel Miniseries, Daredevil Gets A Red Band Series | Comic Book Club News For September 19, 2024
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Bryan Lee O'Malley's Snotgirl returns this December. Alien: Paradiso brings the xenomorphs to a resort. Marvel's latest Red Band series is Daredevil: Unleash Hell. All on Comic Book Club News for September 19, 2024. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT O…
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GOOD: The show begins in Ukraine and Russia, where there is no end in sight......
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GOOD: The show begins in Ukraine and Russia, where there is no end in sight...... 1955 Galaxy Magazine CLAUDE: Thank you for providing the detailed schedule for the "CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor" program. This comprehensive lineup covers a wide range of global topics and features various expert guests. Here's a brief overview of the str…
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2/2: #HOTEL MARS: PRC Lunar Fortress. Rick Fisher, IASC. David Livingston, SpceShow.com
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1/2: #HOTEL MARS: PRC Lunar Fortress. Rick Fisher, IASC. David Livingston, SpceShow.com
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#GAZA: The Hamas idea is mass murder of Israel and beyond. Cliff May, FDD
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#GAZA: The Hamas idea is mass murder of Israel and beyond. Cliff May, FDD 1698 JerusalemBy John Batchelor
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#MrMarket: Adam Smith: Tariffs cost and cost. Veronique De Rugy, Mercatus Center, George Mason University
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#MrMarket: Adam Smith: Tariffs cost and cost. Veronique De Rugy, Mercatus Center, George Mason University https://www.creators.com/read/veronique-de-rugy/09/24/the-real-relationship-between-trump-style-tariffs-and-economic-growth#google_vignette 1955 NYSEBy John Batchelor
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#IRAQ: Withdrawal again. Brad Bowman, FDD. Cameron McMillan, FDD.
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#IRAQ: Withdrawal again. Brad Bowman, FDD. Cameron McMillan, FDD. 1921 Faisal of IraqBy John Batchelor
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#BRAZIL: Vs Musk. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ https://www.wsj.com/opinion/elon-musk-fights-for-free-speech-in-brazil-social-media-de-moraes-f3bdf454
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#BRAZIL: Vs Musk. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ https://www.wsj.com/opinion/elon-musk-fights-for-free-speech-in-brazil-social-media-de-moraes-f3bdf454 1920 BrazilBy John Batchelor
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2/2: #MrMarket: The bond market respectfully does not agree. Brett Arends, Marketwatch
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2/2: #MrMarket: The bond market respectfully does not agree. Brett Arends, Marketwatch https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/big-rate-cut-forces-fed-to-contend-with-new-obstacles-0bc63c6a?mod=hp_lead_pos7 1942 NYSEBy John Batchelor
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1/2: #MrMarket: The bond market respectfully does not agree. Brett Arends, Marketwatch
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1/2: #MrMarket: The bond market respectfully does not agree. Brett Arends, Marketwatch https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/big-rate-cut-forces-fed-to-contend-with-new-obstacles-0bc63c6a?mod=hp_lead_pos7 1939 NYSEBy John Batchelor
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#TURKEY: Threats. Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak is the Turkey expert at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) and the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies (MDC ...
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#TURKEY: Threats. Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak is the Turkey expert at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) and the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies (MDC) at Tel Aviv University. 1920 Turkey aviatorsBy John Batchelor
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#RUSSIA: #IRAN: One Eurasian war with theaters. Michael Rubin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he specializes in Iran, Turkey, and the broader Middle East. A former Pentagon ...
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#RUSSIA: #IRAN: One Eurasian war with theaters. Michael Rubin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he specializes in Iran, Turkey, and the broader Middle East. A former Pentagon official, Dr. Rubin has lived in post-revolution Iran, Yemen, and both pre- and postwar Iraq. 1906 Russan troops Tabriz…
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#GAZA: Rafah Crossing. Joe Truzman is a senior research analyst at FDD’s Long War Journal, focused primarily on Palestinian militant groups and Hezbollah. Joe has assisted non-governmental organizations ...
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#GAZA: Rafah Crossing. Joe Truzman is a senior research analyst at FDD’s Long War Journal, focused primarily on Palestinian militant groups and Hezbollah. Joe has assisted non-governmental organizations and policymakers in identifying Palestinian groups and their members. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 1869 Jerusalem…
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#LEBANON: NEW PHASE. David Daoud is a senior fellow at FDD focused on Lebanon and Hezbollah. He previously worked as a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, director of Israel, Lebanon, and Syria ...
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#LEBANON: NEW PHASE. David Daoud is a senior fellow at FDD focused on Lebanon and Hezbollah. He previously worked as a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, director of Israel, Lebanon, and Syria research at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI). Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 1920 Beirut…
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#RUSSIA: Yuan drought in Moscow because China isn't paying for the oil. Michael Bernstam, Hoover Institution
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#RUSSIA: Yuan drought in Moscow because China isn't paying for the oil. Michael Bernstam, Hoover Institution 1896 MoscowBy John Batchelor
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#USA: #SCALAREPORT: Two tiered culture: Ferrari Store and Dollar Store. #SCALAREPORT: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache.
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#USA: #SCALAREPORT: Two tiered culture: Ferrari Store and Dollar Store. #SCALAREPORT: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache. undated Portland OregonBy John Batchelor
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2/2: #UKRAINE: No end in sight. Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute.
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2/2: #UKRAINE: No end in sight. Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute. 1913 MoscowBy John Batchelor
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1/2: #UKRAINE: No end in sight. Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute.
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1/2: #UKRAINE: No end in sight. Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute. 1917 Petersburg (Petrograd)By John Batchelor
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PREVIEW: PRC: MOON BASE Conversation with colleague Rick Fisher of IASC regarding the PRC and PLA plan to dominate the moon along with allied states and captive private enterprise. More details tonight ...
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PREVIEW: PRC: MOON BASE Conversation with colleague Rick Fisher of IASC regarding the PRC and PLA plan to dominate the moon along with allied states and captive private enterprise. More details tonight. 1872 Around the Moon by Jules VerneBy John Batchelor
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PREVIEW: IRAQ: WITHDRAWAL Conversation with colleague Brad Bowman of FDD regarding reports that the Pentagon is planning to withdraw from Iraq in the next two years. Is the Iraqi Army ready for ISIS, Al ...
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PREVIEW: IRAQ: WITHDRAWAL Conversation with colleague Brad Bowman of FDD regarding reports that the Pentagon is planning to withdraw from Iraq in the next two years. Is the Iraqi Army ready for ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and IRGC? More details later. 1923 BaghdadBy John Batchelor
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PREVIEW: RUSSIA: BRITAIN Conversation with colleague Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft regarding how Russia could retaliate against Britain for Storm Shadow strikes inside ...
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PREVIEW: RUSSIA: BRITAIN Conversation with colleague Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft regarding how Russia could retaliate against Britain for Storm Shadow strikes inside Russia without risking Article 5. More details tonight. 1737 LondiniumBy John Batchelor
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6 PM ET: Campaigns battle for the airwaves, good news for homebuyers, voting from space & more
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We’ll tell you what the Trump and Harris campaigns are spending on TV ads in some key states. Decades of conflict could be coming to a head after Israel carried out attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon. One key takeaway from yesterday’s Federal Reserve rate cut is its impact on mortgage rates. The spotlight continues to shine on the Haitian community in…
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner: Long Island Compromise
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Brodesser-Akner, the author of Fleishman is in Trouble, came by the Library to talk about her latest novel, Long Island Compromise, the story of an American family and the dark moment that shatters the myth of their suburban paradise. She spoke with New York Times Magazine editor-in-chief, Jake Silverstein.…
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The Penguin Premiere, Gremlins: The Wild Batch Trailer — September 19, 2024
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The Penguin Premiere, Gremlins: The Wild Batch Trailer,Twilight of the Gods Premiere, Monument Valley's Netflix Games Premiere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Maggie Haberman On Trump's Turbulent 2024 Campaign
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NYT senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman, who has spent years covering former President Trump, discusses his behavior on the campaign trail, including his need to respond to every slight, even when it damages his appeal to voters. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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3 PM ET: The Postmaster’s promise, waning hopes for a deal between Israel and Hamas, Murdoch’s succession case & more
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has pledged “heroic efforts” to deliver all mail ballots on time this year. Prospects for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas are lower than ever, amid rising tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Scientists have new evidence about where the SARS-CoV2 virus jumped from animals to humans. Several news outlets filed…
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PREVIEW: RUSSIA: UKRAINE Conversation with colleague Michael Rubin of AEI regarding Moscow's call-up of an additional 180,000 recruits to fill the ranks for a new spring fighting season in Ukraine. Asking ...
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PREVIEW: RUSSIA: UKRAINE Conversation with colleague Michael Rubin of AEI regarding Moscow's call-up of an additional 180,000 recruits to fill the ranks for a new spring fighting season in Ukraine. Asking: Does Russia believe it is winning the war in Ukraine? More details to follow. 1921 MoscowBy John Batchelor
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How Does The Associated Press Call An Election?
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How do some media organizations call an election before it's officially decided? Some have their own election analysts. Others, including NPR, rely on reporting from the Associated Press for breaking news from all around the country. Especially on election night. As the votes roll in, the AP is regarded as the definitive source for when a state get…
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PREVIEW: BRAZIL-ELON MUSK-X Conversation with colleague Mary Anastasia O'Grady regarding the demand by Brazil Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes that X ban certain named dissenters who speak against ...
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PREVIEW: BRAZIL-ELON MUSK-X Conversation with colleague Mary Anastasia O'Grady regarding the demand by Brazil Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes that X ban certain named dissenters who speak against President Lula da Silva. Musk has refused. The judge now levies fines. More details to follow. 1956 Rio de Janeiro…
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12 PM ET: ‘New era’ of Israel's war, nuclear fusion race, Trump's $2B decision & more
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Israel warns of a new era of war after deadly device blasts in Lebanon, raising fears of wider conflict. China is quickly closing in on the US in the race to master nuclear fusion – a limitless clean energy source. Polls show a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, as mail-in voting starts this week in some states. Trum…
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The Edition: Farage's plan, the ethics of euthanasia and Xi's football failure
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This week: Nigel’s next target. What’s Reform UK’s plan to take on Labour? Reform UK surpassed expectations at the general election to win 5 MPs. This includes James McMurdock, who Katy interviews for the magazine this week, who only decided to stand at the last moment. How much threat could Reform pose and why has Farage done so well? Katy joins t…
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PREVIEW: PRC: JAPANIFICATION Conversation with colleague Chris Riegel of SCALA.com regarding the sinking Chinese economy and its vast credit unworthiness in the trillions, potentially reaching double-digit ...
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PREVIEW: PRC: JAPANIFICATION Conversation with colleague Chris Riegel of SCALA.com regarding the sinking Chinese economy and its vast credit unworthiness in the trillions, potentially reaching double-digit trillions. More details tonight. 1930 Hong KongBy John Batchelor
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9 AM ET: Lebanon device fears, overdose deaths down, fantasy football feud charges & more
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A new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris is leading in two battleground states. People in Lebanon say there's widespread fear about the safety of electronic devices after deadly pager and walkie talkie attacks. US overdose deaths have dropped in recent months. Investigators believe they've finally found the body of the Kentucky interstate shoo…
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S7 Ep. 51: Ellen Emerson White on the First Woman President, Real and Imagined
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As Vice President Kamala Harris's historic campaign for the presidency enters its final weeks, writer Ellen Emerson White joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her prescient 1984 novel The President's Daughter, which imagines the first woman president’s campaign and early days in the White House from the point of view of…
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6 AM ET: Trump praises Teamsters, Mike Johnson's 'play book', child star protections & more
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Former President Donald Trump is praising the Teamsters union, after it announced it wouldn't be endorsing either presidential candidate for the first time in almost three decades. Israel says its war effort is moving north after twin attacks targeting devices in Lebanon. House Speaker Mike Johnson is defending his decision to call a vote on a fund…
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848: Behind the Mask, Feather Collector, & What's in a Name
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Sarah is nursing her finger back to health, but believes the injury will bring something good into her life (optimistic as ever). She talks about the Behind the Mask docuseries, which examines the people who are team mascots. Sarah is reading the Feather Thief for Candy Club, and is thinking about people who collect animal parts and how these natur…
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Colin Farrell | Audience Members Leave Rally as Trump Gives Incoherent Answers on Manufacturing, Food: A Closer Look
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump giving a series of incoherent answers when asked at a town hall how he would save manufacturing jobs and bring down grocery prices. Then, Colin Farrell talks about getting ready to run the Dublin Marathon with his friend, playing Oz in The Batman and how his character got a spinoff series in The Penguin. See Privac…
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Katherine Rundell Believes in Children’s Lit
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The United Kingdom has given us some amazing children’s authors: C.S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll, Roald Dahl, Beatrix Potter...and may we add Katherine Rundell. Her newest, Impossible Creatures, is a sensation in Britain, and was declared an instant classic even before its U.S. release. It delivers all the magic promised in the fantastical title. Tune in…
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Immigration Realities: Challenging Common Misperceptions
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Today’s book is: Immigration Realities: Challenging Common Misperceptions (Columbia UP, 2024), by Ernesto Castaneda and Carina Cione, which is a practical, evidence-based primer on immigrants and immigration. Each chapter debunks a frequently encountered claim and answers common questions. Presenting the latest findings and decades of interdiscipli…
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Alexis Pauline Gumbs, "Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde" (FSG, 2024)
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We remember Audre Lorde as an iconic writer, a quotable teacher whose words and face grace T-shirts, nonprofit annual reports, and campus diversity-center walls. But even those who are inspired by Lorde's teachings on "the creative power of difference" may be missing something fundamental about her life and work, and what they can mean for us today…
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Hari Dutt Sharma, "Gulmini: An Anthology of Sanskrit Lyrics and Gazals" (Rākā Prakāśana, 2023)
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Today I talked to Hari Dutt Sharma about Gulmini: An Anthology of Sanskrit Lyrics and Gazals (Rākā Prakāśana, 2023). The book presents 51 lyrical poems in rythmic and melodious Sanskrit in free metre, The poems examine various sentiments and emotions (rasa and bhāva) on various subjects, from depictions of beautiful seasonal nature to reflections o…
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Iemima Ploscariu, "Alternative Evangelicals: Challenging Nationalism in Interwar Romania's Multi-ethnic Borderlands" (Brill, 2024)
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Today I talked to Iemima Ploscariu about Alternative Evangelicals: Challenging Nationalism in Interwar Romania's Multi-ethnic Borderlands (Brill, 2024). Evangelicals in interwar Romania were a vibrant mix of ethnicities, languages, and social statuses. Jews, Roma, Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Ukrainians, and Russians sang, prayed, and preached in th…
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Why Almost Everything You Think about Protests in Africa is Wrong
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For decades, media and academic analysis of African politics has emphasised instability, political violence, and male dominance. Yet a brilliant new article by Zoe Marks for the Journal of Democracy entitled “African Popular Protest and Political Change” reveals that in fact Africa stands out as the region globally with the largest number of nonvio…
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Beng Huat Chua, "Public Subsidy, Private Accumulation: The Political Economy of Singapore's Public Housing" (NUS Press, 2024)
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The achievement of Singapore’s national public housing program is impressive by any standard. Within a year of its first election victory in 1959, the People's Action Party began to deliver on its promises in dramatic fashion. By the 1980s, 85 percent of the population had been rehoused in modern flats, and today, decades later, the provision of pu…
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Jack Margolin, "The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army" (Reaktion Books, 2024)
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The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army (Reaktion, 2024) exposes the history and the future of the Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious and secretive mercenary army, revealing details of their operations never documented before. Using extensive leaks, first-hand accounts, and the byzantine paper trail left in its wake, Jack Margolin traces the…
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Etherized: Anne Enright in a Novel Dialogue Conversation (Paige Reynolds, JP)
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Anne Enright, writer, critic, Booker winner, kindly made time back in 2023 for Irish literature maven Paige Reynolds and for John Plotz in his role as host for our sister podcast, Novel Dialogue. In this conversation, she reads from The Wren, The Wren and says we don’t yet know if the web has become a space of exposure or of authority. We can be su…
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Steven K. Bailey, "Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War" (Osprey, 2024)
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On January 16, 1945, dozens of U.S. Navy aircraft took off for China’s southern coast, including the occupied British colony of Hong Kong. It was part of Operation Gratitude, an exercise to target airfields, ports, and convoys throughout the South China Sea. U.S. pilots bombed targets in Hong Kong and, controversially, in neutral Macau as they stro…
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We begin our 13th and last middah (separateness - perishut) that we explore in conjunction with parsha Ki Tavo. David and Modya look at what separate means, why it's important, and why it is left as the last of the 13 character traits. In the parsha we apply the trait to an exploration of blessings and curses and the role of our inclination toward …
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Will Google’s Monopoly Be Broken Up? w/ Rob Larson
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Paris Marx is joined by Rob Larson to discuss the recent ruling that Google is a monopolist, what consequences it might face, and what lessons we can learn from the Microsoft antitrust case in the early 2000s. Rob Larson is the author of Mastering the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do with Their Money, and Why You Shoul…
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