Best Counter Punch Podcasts (2024)

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The Role of a Commander Integrating Staff, w/ LTG Jon Jensen (E27) 47:44

3h ago47:44

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In this episode we discuss the role of a commander integrating the staff solvingcomplex problems, fostering collaborative organizations, and utilizingcomponents two and three with Lieutenant General Jon Jensen, director of the ArmyNational Guard.Book Recommendations: If You Survive: From Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge to the End of World War I…

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Leading a Division in Training and Multi-Domain Operations, w/ MG David Doyle (E26) 34:58

28d ago34:58

34:58

In this Episode we have a discussion with Major General David Doyle, US Army, Discuss challenges and opportunities in leading a division emphasizing training, multi-domain operations, and operational art. This Kind of War: A Study in Unpreparedness, T.R. Fehrenbachhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/118690.This_Kind_of_WarCausality: Models, Reasoni…

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Narrative, Operational Art, and Museums, w/ Nikki Dean (E25) 34:03

2M ago34:03

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In this episode, the team discusses the importance of narrative, operational art, and the role of museums in military professional development with Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Nikki Dean. Ms. Dean is a military history interpreter at the World War I Museum located in Kansas City, MO. Reading SuggestionsWayne Sandholtz: Prohibiting Plunder https://…

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New Title IX rules threaten female sports and due process 40:26

3M ago40:26

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On April 19th, the Biden Administration released new rules "broadening the scope of Title IX," the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in educational programs. The new rules add "gender identity" to the law, roll back regulations aimed at ensuring due process for those accused of harassment or assault, and effectively demand use of "preferred p…

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Field Manual 3.0 & MDO, w/ LTG Milford Beagle & Mr. Rich Creed (E24) 42:33

3M ago42:33

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In this Episode we have a Discussion with Lt Gen Milford H. Beagle, US Army, and Mr. Creed about US Army doctrine, specifically FM 3-0 and trace its concepts and applications to MDO. Book Recommendations: Full-Spectrum Thinking: How to Escape Boxes in a Post-Categorical Future: Bob Johansenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49918684-full-spectrum-…

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Urban Warfare, w/ John Spencer (E23) 40:07

4M ago40:07

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In this episode the team discusses urban warfare with Professor John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern Warfare Center.If you liked Professor Spencer's points and want to learn more about Urban Warfare check out his podcast or book below, along with some other books he suggests. John Spencer's Podcast: Urban Warfare Project P…

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Emma Thomas' father 'came out' as trans when she was nine—now she fights to protect kids like her 1:05:54

4M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

It's only recently that we are beginning to hear the stories of family members of men who have begun identifying as women, from the “trans widow” to, now, the children of transitioners. Emma Thomas is the founder of the campaign group, Children of Transitioners, a group that questioned the University of Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust on their “perinata…

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Space Operations, w/ LTC Jerry Drew (E22) 42:28

5M ago42:28

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In this episode we discuss Space Operations with LTC Jerry Drew one of the principal authors on a new book titled "The Battle Beyond: Fighting and Winning the Coming War in Space"Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199444232-the-battle-beyond?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=fAQSRO9bAC&rank=1…

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Deterrence w/ Dr. James Platte (E21) 47:23

6M ago47:23

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The team speaks with Dr. James Platte about Deterrence Theory.

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Sasha Ayad: When kids say they're trans 1:05:30

6M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Sasha Ayad⁠ is Licensed Professional Counselor who has treated adolescents for over 13 years. She began feeling concerned about the trans trend reaching teens, and after learning about Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD) so began looking into the “trans kid”phenomenon more deeply. Sasha became a founding board member of several organizations fighti…

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Counter-Punch Theory, w/ LTC Craig Broyles (E20) 34:52

7M ago34:52

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LTC Broyles discusses his "Counter-Punch" Theory of warfare and how we can use it as a offensively minded, but defensively postured military force. The subject of this episode was published in the November to December issue of Military Review. Check it out at the following link. https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Editi…

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A 'trans widow' on how her husband went from abuser to trans activist 56:04

7M ago56:04

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The so-called "trans widow" has become the woman best able to reveal the truth about the trans trend. She is the woman who lost her husband to transgenderism, and often tells a similar story of porn addiction, narcissism, abandonment of family, and sometimes abuse. I spoke with one women, who is remaining anonymous for safety reasons, about her ex-…

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Napoleon, Military versus Movies, w/ Dr. Jonathan Abel, Part 2 (E19) 34:34

8M ago34:34

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We continue to explore the topic of Napoleon as a historical figure as well as our thoughts on the upcoming movie. If you have not listened to episode 18, we encourage you to do so before listening to this one. In this episode we discuss the movie and what we hope to see visualized for audiences. We also discuss the influences that Napoleon has had…

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Napoleon, Man & Myth, w/ Dr. Jonathan Abel, Part 1 (E18) 27:54

9M ago27:54

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In today's episode we start our first of two episodes discussing Napoleon and some myths and beliefs about him as a military genius. We discuss the rise of Napoleon and his actions as the leader of the French Military and the changes Napoleon implemented on the military. Check out Dr. Abel's Podcast @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4umHPpMClIU6Oi6eG…

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The woman punched by a counter protester at the 1millionmarch4kids speaks out 42:45

9M ago42:45

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Canadians have begun pushing back against gender identity ideology in schools. But it has not been easy. The first 1millionmarch4kids in Victoria, BC on September 21st was shut down barely after it began, the police determining it was too dangerous to continue. A second rally happened on October 21st, and this time a woman going by the name "Tara" …

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Future of Warfare with Dr. Daniel Cox (e17) 41:29

9M ago41:29

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Today we have Doctor Dan Cox of SAMS, focused on the future of warfare, including future information warfare adaptations, the role of cost and emerging trends and capabilities, reemerging trends like trench warfare and implications for our future force.Dr. Cox's Books:Terrorism, Instability, and Democracy in Asia and Africa (Northeastern Series on …

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Leading a Division into the Future Fight - MG Costanza (E16) 34:33

10M ago34:33

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On Episode 16 of the Operational Arch, Major General Costanza provides insight and perspective for future division planners and discusses what he learned from his time leading the Third Infantry Division. When we discussed operational art, Major General Costanza highlighted the utility of time and space andfuture operations. We hope you enjoy the c…

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Security Assistance and Foreign Military Sales with BG Nicholson (E15) 33:56

10M ago33:56

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Security Assistance is a big topic to cover in 30 minutes. BG Nicholson provides comments on how the US does it, and how it applies to Operational Art. Covering topics from Foreign Military Sales to how do we recruit and retain talent. Links to Book Recommendations: Lakota America: A New History of Indigenous Power Pekka Hämäläinen https://www.good…

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Kajsa Ekis Ekman is a Marxist feminist who is speaking out against gender identity in Sweden 1:06:12

10M ago1:06:12

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Kajsa Ekis Ekman published Being and Being Bought: Prostitution, Surrogacy, and the Split Self in 2013 and has worked as a prominent and respected journalist in Sweden for many years. In 2022, Kajsa published The Meaning of Sex: Thoughts about the New Definition of Woman, within which she presents a Marxist feminist critique of gender identity ideo…

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Passing the Torch: Season 2 Introduction 8:09

11M ago8:09

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In this episode we say goodbye to last year's hosts, and introduce our new hosts. We also briefly go over what you as our listener can expect for content over the next year. New Hosts: J.D. Corless, Active Duty Air Force Tom Haydock, Army National Guard Sheila Holder. Active duty Army Military Brian Lander. active-duty Marine Officer Jesse Valles, …

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Helen Joyce on how the Labour Party changed its stance on gender identity 56:03

11M ago56:03

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Helen Joyce is a journalist, editor, and the author of Trans: When ideology meets reality. Helen is also a founder of Sex Matters, a campaign group advocating for clarity about the two sexes—male and female—in law and in life. In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Helen about new political developments in the UK around gender identity legislat…

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Integrating Wargaming into Military Training w Mr. Sebastian Bae (S1.E14) 34:17

11M ago34:17

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Season 1, Episode 14 of the Operational Arch. This is part two of our conversation with guest Mr. Sebastian Bae where he talks about Wargaming and its utility to military planning and training. In this episode, Sebastian explains how to integrate board games into your units training. He also talks about the processes of incorporating moral, ethical…

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Jennifer Bilek on the true roots of the transgender movement 1:09:06

11M ago1:09:06

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Jennifer Bilek is a writer, a journalist, and an artist. As many of us struggled to understand the seemingly sudden onset of gender identity ideology and wonder how it took hold of institutions so quickly, Jennifer dug in and found the truth: billionaires, biotech, and transhumanists. In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Jennifer about her re…

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Wargaming’s Utility in Military Planning w Mr. Sebastian Bae (S1.E13) 28:10

12M ago28:10

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Season 1, Episode 13 of the Operational Arch. This is part oneof our conversation with guest Mr. Sebastian Bae where he talks about Wargaming and its utility to military planning and training. Sebastian argues that Wargaming is useful as an educational tool, not necessarily as an outcome generator or simulator. Sebastian also talks about where and …

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Episode 1 – Man of My Dreams 27:11

12M ago27:11

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After a near fatal attack, Veronica Kilter is taken under the wing of an underground cyber criminal who is known as The Master. He trains her to carry out his elaborate heists, which leaves Veronica living a dangerous double life as an artist by day but a highly trained criminal by night. She accepts the life she leads until she falls in love with …

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A Departure from Centers of Gravity w Dr. Ben Zweibelson 37:59

1y ago37:59

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Season 1 episode 12 of the Operational Arch is part two of our conversation with guest Dr. Ben Zweibelson where he talks all things Center of Gravity. Ben argues that Centers of Gravity insufficiently prepare us to understand the emergent systems spawned when two opposing forces collide, and offers some alternative constructs we might use to make s…

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Center of Gravity Analysis w Dr. Ben Zweibelson 40:56

1y ago40:56

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Season 1 episode 11 of the Operational Arch is part one of our conversation with guest Dr. Ben Zweibelson where he talks all things Center of Gravity. Ben offers a deconstruction of COGs by taking a look at the models the concept is born from, and why those models might explain why COG analysis may be becoming less relevant as the systems around us…

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Boyd and Warden's Systems Approach w Dr. Jim Greer 26:19

1y ago26:19

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Season 1 episode 10 of the Operational Arch is part two of our conversation with guest Dr. Jim Greer as he takes us on a deep dive into John Boyd and his Patterns of Conflict. We continue our conversation on how we should engage Boyd, and explores how John Warden's Five Rings theory collates with Boyd's theories. Boyd and Warden's theories remain c…

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Jill Ovens resigned from New Zealand's Labour Party to start the Women's Rights Party 50:16

1y ago50:16

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After women's rights campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen was mobbed and assaulted in New Zealand on March 25th, longtime feminist and socialist Jill Ovens decided she'd had enough. The following week, Jill resigned from the Labour Party and founded the Women's Rights Party, which states, on their website: "We want a world that is safe and fair for women and…

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John Boyd's Patterns of Conflict w Dr. Jim Greer 29:30

1y ago29:30

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Season 1 episode 9 of the Operational Arch is part one of our conversation with guest Dr. Jim Greer as he takes us on a deep dive into John Boyd and his Patterns of Conflict. He explains how we tend to get caught up in Boyd's OODA loop, often at the expense of Boyd's other insights into the nature and character of conflict. He explores the concept …

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The Role of Practice in Operational Art w COL Andrew Morgado and Dr. Bruce Stanley 50:24

1y ago50:24

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Season 1 Episode 8 of the Operational Arch is the final episode in our limited series exploring the pillars of operational art. Our guests this week are COL Andrew Morgado, the Director of the School of Advanced Military Studies, and Dr. Bruce Stanley, the Director of the Advanced Military Studies Program. They explore the relationship between prac…

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Why are dangerous men still being housed in women's prisons? 59:29

1y ago59:29

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In recent years, prisons across the Western world have been allowing men who identify as women to be housed alongside female inmates, leading to sexual harassment, sexual assaults, pregnancies, and complaints from women both in prison and among the general public. These complaints have been mostly ignored by governments and those with the power to …

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The Role of Doctrine in Operational Art w COL (Ret.) Rich Creed 53:36

1y ago53:36

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Season 1 Episode 7 of the Operational Arch is the third episode in our limited series exploring the pillars of operational art. We peel back the unique role doctrine plays in conducting operational art and training operational artists. Our guest, COL (Ret.) Rich Creed, discusses how history and theory informs doctrine, which theorists and history w…

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Pornhub was hosting videos of minors and trafficking victims — what's next? 54:32

1y ago54:32

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In February 2020, Laila Mickelwait, Exodus Cry’s Director of Abolition at the time, published an op-ed titled, “Time to Shut Pornhub Down,” bringing attention to the fact that Pornhub was hosting child pornography and videos of trafficking victims on the site. This sparked a petition and accompanying campaign, Traffickinghub. Then, Pulitzer Prize-w…

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The Human Dimension of War w LTC Nate Finney 47:27

1y ago47:27

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Season 1 Episode 6 of the Operational Arch inspects the human dimension of the U.S. Army's multi-domain operating concept. Our guest, LTC Nate Finney, frames the discussion against the complex INDOPACOM operational environment and offers techniques on how planners and leaders should think about the human dimension to create relative advantage. LTC …

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Irregular Warfare and the Operational Level of War w/ the Irregular Warfare Center's COL (Ret.) Derek Jones 49:56

1+ y ago49:56

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Season 1 Episode 5 of the Operational Arch focuses on how irregular warfare fits into the operational level of war and operational art. Our guest, COL (Ret.) Derek Jones, representing the Irregular Warfare Center, discusses how irregular warfare is just one aspect of an irregular approach to campaigning and provides insights on how to perceive and …

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Beyond a woman's choice: the real story of prostitution in Canada 1:15:42

1+ y ago1:15:42

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The issue of prostitution in Canada has been left mostly uncovered. The debate in the public sphere tends to centre around questions of "women’s choices," and the left chants "sex work is work" in an effort to frame the problems in the sex trade as being limited to labour standards. Meanwhile, the men who pay for sex and exploit women in trade are …

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The Role of Theory in Operational Art w/ Dr. Scott Gorman 47:07

1+ y ago47:07

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Season 1 Episode 4 of the Operational Arch is the second in a limited series examining the pillars of operational art. In this episode, we dive into the role theory plays in conducting operational art and training operational artists. Our guest, Dr. Scott Gorman, provides insights on how planners can leverage theory to understand how the world work…

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The Role of History in Operational Art w/ Dr. Dean Nowowiejski 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

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Season 1 Episode 3 of the Operational Arch is the first in a limited series examining the pillars of operational art. In this episode, we dive into the role history plays in conducting operational art and training operational artists. Our guest, Dr. Dean Nowowiejski, discusses the U.S. Army's interesting relationship with history, how leaders can b…

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The truth about OnlyFans, with Alix Aharon 1:05:55

1+ y ago1:05:55

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Porn and people’s relationships to porn has changed immensely since the advent of the internet — even moreso with apps like OnlyFans and other social media tools that connect consumers directly to women. Many argue these tools are a means to empower women — allowing them freedom, independence, and the ability to make a lot of money. But is that rea…

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Evaluating Operational Art w/ Mick Ryan 44:15

1+ y ago44:15

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Season 1 Episode 2 of the Operational Arch examines the evaluation and assessment of operational art to determine how students of war may glean lessons, good or bad, on how forces employ operational art.Our guest, Australian Army Major General (Ret.) Mick Ryan, provides insights on the relationship between design and operational art, the strategy o…

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Are trans rights really human rights? Robert Wintemute on the trans rights debate and how we got here 39:58

1+ y ago39:58

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Robert Wintemute, a professor of human rights law at King's College London and a lawyer for the LGB Alliance, was scheduled to give a talk called called “Sex vs. Gender (Identity) Debate In the United Kingdom and the Divorce of LGB from T,” at McGill University in Montreal last week. The event never happened, though, cancelled shortly after it bega…

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The Value of Operational Art to the Joint Force w/ LTG Milford H. Beagle 48:35

1+ y ago48:35

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Season 1 Episode 1 of the Operational Arch examines the value of operational art to the joint force and what commanders expect from their operational artists and planners. Our guest is the Commander of the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, LTG Milford H. Beagle. LTG Beagle discusses his experiences as a planner, the concept of courage in pl…

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Scottish women face a bigger fight as gender self-ID bill passes 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

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Scottish women suffered major blow in December when the SNP government passed a bill that will allow anyone to get a gender recognition certificate through self-declaration without a diagnosis of "gender dysphoria" or doctor’s assessment. They will need only to claim to have been "living as a different gender" for three months. Teenagers will becom…

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Marissa Darlingh was fired as a school counselor for speaking out against gender identity ideology 41:38

1+ y ago41:38

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Marissa Darlingh was an elementary school counselor with over a decade of experience working with students in culturally diverse public school districts when she was fired from her job at Allen-Field Elementary School in the Milwaukee Public School District. After speaking at an April 23 rally in Madison against gender identity ideology in schools,…

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Welcome to the Operational Arch - Season 1 13:00

1+ y ago13:00

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Greetings and welcome to the Operational Arch, the official podcast of the School of Advanced Military Studies, dedicated to bridging the gap between tactics and strategy through the study of operational art and the operational level of war. This episode will establish the foundation for this podcast by exploring who we are and what we are about. M…

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Maryam Namazie on the women's revolution in Iran 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

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Two months ago, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini traveled from her hometown in the province of Kurdistan to the Iranian capital, Tehran, to visit her brother. She was arrested by the morality police getting off the subway for failing to cover her hair properly, in accordance with Iran’s Sharia law. Three days later, she was dead, beaten severly in the head.…

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Sall Grover wanted to create a female-only app — she didn't know that would make her a target 49:13

1+ y ago49:13

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Today, women only spaces are highly controversial. Thanks to gender identity legislation, “female only” has become practically obsolete. When Sall Grover set out to create a female only social network and app, she was trying to help — offering women a space where they needn’t deal with the predatory, sexist, harassing behaviour of men. She had no i…

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Beyond Fantasy — Benjamin Nolot exposes the truth about porn, and it is dark 1:12:28

1+ y ago1:12:28

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Pornography has been wholly normalized in our society. It is expected that men and boys use it, is joked about, and is treated as a harmless pastime — synonomous with masturbation. But the industry is anything but harmless. Benji Nolot is the founder of Exodus Cry, an NGO committed to abolishing sex trafficking and breaking the cycle of commercial …

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Do feminists need to pick a side? Katy Worley on political purity and Standing for Women 1:03:31

2y ago1:03:31

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Infighting is not new to feminism — who is doing things right, who is doing things wrong, who is toxic, who is good, who is a phony, a grifter, not an ally, too right, too rich, too academic, too old, or too pretty has always been up for debate, and potentially a reason to cancel women from the movement. Today, even within the already marginal "gen…

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