Best Dan Hammond Podcasts (2024)

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The 5 things every team should do to be more effective 32:28

4h ago32:28

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Effective leadership means understanding the needs of all stakeholders, not just your team members. When teams broaden their thinking to their customer base, to the wider ecology, and even to future generations, they make more effective decisions. Professor Peter Hawkins has a lifetime of experience working on systemic team coaching, leadership dev…

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Dan Morrison, "The Poisoner of Bengal: The 1930s Murder That Shocked the World" (Juggernaut, 2024) 46:08

13m ago46:08

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It’s the 1930s. Amarendra Chandra Pandey, the youngest son of an Indian prince, is about to board a train when a man bumps into him. Amarendra feels a prick; he then boards the train, worried about what it portends. Just over a week later, Amarendra is dead—of plague. India had not had a case of plague in a dozen years: Was Amarendra’s death natura…

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231. Kenya, Energy & the IMF with Jusper Machogu 1:40:11

7h ago1:40:11

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Kenyan farmer Jusper Machugo joins us to tell us about the awful reality of agriculture without hydrocarbons, and how the Kenyan government, the IMF, and international organizations make it harder for Africans to get the energy they need. Jusper Machogu's X account - https://x.com/JusperMachogu?t=ZStY6da03-AYxmTfAPQtLg&s=09 Jusper Machogu's substac…

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#142: Lethality, Audacity, Creativity - Leading the Special Forces Regiment - Major General Gil Ferguson, Commanding General, 1st Special Forces Command 1:01:30

1h ago1:01:30

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Lethality, audacity and creativity. That’s the culture of the Special Forces Regiment and the values each Special Operator is expected to live by. They’re also the foundation of what it takes to be the premier partnered irregular warfare force in the arsenal of the United States Military. Our nation’s Green Berets, Civil Affairs and Psychological O…

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Bill Lascher, "A Danger Shared: A Journalist’s Glimpses of a Continent at War" (Blacksmith Books, 2024) 52:09

1h ago52:09

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Melville Jacoby was a U.S. war correspondent during the Sino-Japanese War and, later, the Second World War, writing about the Japanese advances from Chongqing, Hanoi, and Manila. He was also a relative of Bill Lascher, a journalist–specifically, the cousin of Bill’s grandmother. Bill has now collected Mel’s work in a book: A Danger Shared: A Journa…

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230. China with Arnaud Bertrand 2:04:05

10d ago2:04:05

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Is China carrying out a genocide? Is it a rising imperialist power exploiting and dominating poor countries? Is it a capitalist or communist regime? How does it compare to the American regime? Arnaud Bertrand is an entrepreneur based in China and joins us to discuss what western media gets wrong about China. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's o…

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When your business partner has a stroke 47:31

1d ago47:31

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Life-altering events can reveal the strength and resilience of the human spirit, highlight the value of a supportive network, and reveal the power of compassion and understanding. Both of this episode’s guests have had first-hand experience in this area. Returning to the podcast is Gillian Coutts, who suffered a stroke in 2022 and has been on a lon…

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Eric Thompson, "The Story of Southeast Asia" (NUS Press, 2024) 1:08:52

2d ago1:08:52

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Does Southeast Asia “exist”? It’s a real question: Southeast Asia is a geographic region encompassing many different cultures, religions, political styles, historical experiences, and languages, economies. Can we think of this part of the world as one cohesive “place”? Eric Thompson, in his book The Story of Southeast Asia (NUS Press: 2024), sugges…

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229. XBTO with Philippe Bekhazi 1:15:54

3d ago1:15:54

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XBTO are offering an investment fund denominated in bitcoin, their CEO and founder Philippe Bekhazi joins to discuss why they are one of the first asset managers to go on a bitcoin standard! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and …

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Episode 181: Episode 180 Dan Watters on New Who 55:43

7d ago55:43

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Dan Watters (Lucifer, Detective Comics, Destro) has taken the reins of Titan Comics' new Doctor Who mini-series! Get to know this talented writer, how he got into writing and Doctor Who and much more in this episode. Also reviews of the latest Doctor Who comics and more!

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#141: Don't Show Up For The Minimum - USAJFKSWCS Command Chief Warrant CW5 Gary Ostrander 36:16

8d ago36:16

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Special Forces Warrant Officers are subject matter experts in unconventional warfare, operations and intelligence fusion, and planning and execution. They also advise commanders on all aspects of special operations and are responsible for the integration of emerging technologies. To explore the unique role of the Special Forces Warrant Officer, Fra…

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Michelle T. King, "Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-Mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food" (Norton, 2024) 45:41

9d ago45:41

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In 1971, the New York Times called the Taiwanese-Chinese chef, Fu Pei-Mei, the “the Julia Child of Chinese cooking.” But, as Michelle T. King notes in her book Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-Mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food (Norton, 2024), the inverse–that Julia Child was the Fu Pei-Mei of French cuisine–might be more appropriate. Fu spent d…

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228. The Bitcoin Standard with Rep. Thomas Massie 1:07:19

12d ago1:07:19

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US Congressman Thomas Massie has read The Bitcoin Standard and enjoyed it so much he tabled legislation to end the Fed! He joins Saifedean to discuss The Bitcoin Standard, Austrian economics, American politics, AIPAC and much more! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifed…

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C-47's, War In Europe, Immigration & The State Of Congress - FL Representative Mike Waltz (80th Anniversary of D-Day Series) 20:58

15d ago20:58

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The 80th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion included many reenactment jumps, but none as visually captivating as the one in Mont St. Michel. A jump that featured multiple sorties of C-47s and some of America’s most important leaders donning the battle uniform of our airborne predecessors. Included in this stick was Florida Congressman and fellow Gre…

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Leadership lessons from the pitch and the sidelines 38:03

28d ago38:03

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Sport is more than just a game. It serves as a unifying force, bringing people together across generations and cultures. It teaches us valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, and resilience, and it helps build a sense of community and belonging. Patrick Skene is the Chief Creative Officer at Culture Pulse, where he engages multicultural commun…

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Jin Feng, "The Transpacific Flow: Creative Writing Programs in China" (Association for Asian Studies, 2024) 39:42

16d ago39:42

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In 2009, Fudan University launched China’s first MFA program in creative writing, spurring a wave of such programs in Chinese universities. Many of these programs’ founding members point to the Iowa Writers Workshop and, specifically, its International Writers Program, which invited dozens of Mainland Chinese writers to take part between 1979 and 2…

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227. Gaza Genocide with Dan Cohen 1:47:13

17d ago1:47:13

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Dan Cohen is an independent journalist and filmmaker who joins us to discuss his travels in Palestine and his work on the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Resources: Killing Gaza Documentary - https://killinggaza.com/ Latest documentary on Haiti - https://youtu.be/LO6CMvSP2rw?si=Awch5mfdkV1XgtXC Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning p…

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#140: You Better Be More Than A Good Dude - Medal of Honor Recipient CSM Matt Williams & LTC Dave Lucas, Special Forces Qualification Course MOS Phase 50:06

1M ago50:06

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Stress is the great equalizer in leadership. When you're cold, you're wet, you're tired, your company’s losing money, you have no revenue, you’re pinned down by enemy fire, or you're down by five with two minutes left, great organizations need leaders who stand up, take charge, make decisions and act. America’s Green Berets are the best in the worl…

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226. Fedimint with Obi Nwosu 1:26:16

23d ago1:26:16

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Obi Nwosu joins us to discuss Fedimints, a new implementation of ecash interoperable with the lightning network. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out mo…

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Clare Hammond, "On the Shadow Tracks: A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar" (Allen Lane, 2024) 30:59

24d ago30:59

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In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country’s military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane: 2024), Clare travels the lengt…

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What isn’t your team telling you? 37:54

1M ago37:54

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There’s a wealth of untapped wisdom and information within our teams, but too much goes unspoken. By choosing curiosity, making it safe for others to share, and creating opportunities to ask and listen, we can access these insights, enrich our understanding, and improve our decision-making. Jeff Wetzler is a human potential and learning expert with…

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225. CIVILIZATION: Principles of Economics Lecture 18 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

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This is the final lecture of Saifedean's online course Principles of Economics, entitled Civilization. You can watch all lectures and join weekly discussion seminars by becoming a member of Saifedean.com! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics…

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Sudev Sheth, "Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 52:36

1M ago52:36

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Running and securing an empire can get expensive–especially one known for its opulence, like the Mughal Empire, which conquered much of northern India before rapidly declining in the eighteenth century. But how did the Mughals get their money? Often, it was through wealthy merchants, like the Jhaveri family, who willingly—and then not-so-willingly–…

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Scott Crawford, "The Han-Xiongnu War, 133 BC-89 AD: The Struggle of China and a Steppe Empire Told Through Its Key Figures (Pen & Sword, 2023) 44:59

2M ago44:59

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For two centuries, the Xiongnu people–a vast nomadic empire that covered modern-day Siberia, Inner Mongolia, Gansu and Xinjiang—were one of the Han Dynasty’s fiercest rivals. They raided the wealthy and prosperous Chinese, and even forced the Han to treat them as equals—much to the chagrin of those in the imperial court. There’s not much known abou…

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224. Fiat Medicine with Ahmad Ammous 1:41:44

1M ago1:41:44

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Saifedean interviews his own brother, Dr. Ahmad Ammous, on the history and the problems of modern fiat medicine, why it all goes back to fiat money, and what its most important misconceptions are. We discuss diet, light environment, heart disease, statins, Niacin, seed oils, and more! References: Fiat healthcare & Crowdhealth with Andy Schoonover -…

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Episode 180: Episode 179 Getting to Know Kelsey Ramsay 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

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Artist Kelsey Ramsay is new to the world of comics and Doctor Who! In her first interview ever, she chats with me about how she got into drawing comics, how long she's been a Doctor Who fan and more. I also check out the newest Fifteenth Doctor comics and much more!

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Boost team empathy & joy in the span of a lunch break 29:33

2M ago29:33

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What can you bring into the workplace that can significantly strengthen team bonds, enhance individual self-expression, and contribute to a healthier work environment? Mette Oscar Pedersen is a facilitator who’s worked with communities, companies, and other groups to bring joy and connection to their work. In this episode, you’ll Learn how to incre…

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Gary J. Bass, "Judgement at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia" (Knopf, 2023) 49:21

1M ago49:21

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In December 1948, a panel of 12 judges sentenced 23 Japanese officials for war crimes. Seven, including former Prime Minister Hideki Tojo, were sentenced to death. The sentencing ended the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, an over-two-year-long trial over Imperial Japan’s atrocities in China and its decision to attack the U.S. But u…

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223. Live from Bitcoin Beach El Salvador 55:39

2M ago55:39

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On a recent visit to El Salvador Saifedean sat down with the Live From Bitcoin Beach Podcast in El Zonte to discuss Bitcoin, El Salvador, and much more! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new bo…

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#139: SWCS 2030 – Special Warfare Training For The Peer-To-Peer Fight – BG Will Beaurpere & CSM Lee Strong 59:01

2M ago59:01

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One hundred men will test today. But only three win the Green Beret. Developing America’s Green Berets takes a vision for the future, knowledge of the past, and an understanding of the present. The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School is the home of both training Green Berets and developing the policy and doctrine our Special Forces op…

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Peter Harmsen, "Bernhard Sindberg: The Schindler of Nanjing" (Casemate, 2024) 36:39

2M ago36:39

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In December 1937, Bernhard Sindberg arrives at a cement factory outside of Nanjing. He’s one of just two foreigners, and he gets there just weeks before the Japanese invade and commit the now infamous atrocities in the Chinese city. As the writer Peter Harmsen notes, Bernhard’s background isn’t particularly compelling: He’s bounced from job to job,…

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222. Central Banking Works 37:29

2M ago37:29

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Saifedean's talk at the Canadian Bitcoin Conference is an admission that central banking works. Given what we know about the economic calculation from Austrian school economists, central banking is a highly successful business! Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’…

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Rajrishi Singhal, "Slip, Stitch and Stumble: The Untold Story of Financial Reforms in India" (Viking, 2024) 47:02

2M ago47:02

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India’s stock markets are booming. One calculation from Bloomberg puts India as the world’s fourth-largest equity market, overtaking Hong Kong, as domestic and foreign investors pile into the Indian stock exchange. But getting to the point where India’s stock markets—and its financial system more broadly—could work effectively took a long time. As …

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221. Parallel with Brian De Mint 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

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Brian De Mint from Orange Pill App joins to discuss his new book, Parallel, on building a Bitcoin economy. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on …

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Jeremy Garlick, "Advantage China: Agent of Change in an Era of Global Disruption" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 43:54

2M ago43:54

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China’s rise to global prominence is a pretty good contender for the most important world development in the past 30 years. But now the question is how Beijing managed to be successful on the international stage–let alone how large that success is—with fierce debates between hawks and doves in the West and elsewhere. Jeremy Garlick tries to offer a…

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220. Austrian Economics & the State with Walker 2:03:16

2M ago2:03:16

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Walker from THE Bitcoin Podcast hosts Saifedean to discuss his latest book, Principles of Economics, and what Austrian school economics teaches us about the state, capitalism, and property rights. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses…

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Episode 179: Episode 178 Free Comic Book Day with Joshua Pruett 51:51

3M ago51:51

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Storyboard artist and writer Joshua Pruett (Phineas & Ferb, MST3K, The Last Comics on Earth) joins me to talk about Doctor Who, comics and more as we celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We also check out the final part of Mancopolis and the planet Isopterus, lots of news and more.

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#138: Un-mythed! No Loyalty Between Veterans - Alpha Elite Performance Founder Travis Wilson (2023 Army Navy Game Series) 19:24

2M ago19:24

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Social Media doesn’t tell the real story. It might look like we’re crushing it online, but the reality is that it’s held together by toothpicks and dental floss. For the final episode of the 2023 Army Navy Game Tailgate Series, Fran Racioppi welcomed back Travis Wilson; fellow Green Beret, entrepreneur, and Green Beret Foundation’s Director of Miss…

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Katie Gee Salisbury, "Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong" (Dutton, 2024) 46:21

2M ago46:21

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In 2022, the U.S. Mint released the first batch of its American Women Quarters series, celebrating the achievements of U.S. women throughout its history. The first set of five included Maya Angelou, Sally Ride…and Anna May Wong, the first Asian-American to ever appear on U.S. currency. Katie Gee Salisbury takes on Anna May Wong’s life in her book N…

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219. America, Israel & Palestine with Dave Smith 1:21:43

3M ago1:21:43

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Libertarian comedian Dave Smith hosts Saifedean to discuss the Palestinian Israeli conflict and the role America plays in it. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics…

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A Parting Challenge Part 3 — 2 Timothy Series — John Wilkerson

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By John Wilkerson

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#137: Screwdrivers Can't Change Tires - Home Base CEO BG(R) Jack Hammond (2023 Army Navy Game Series) 22:03

3M ago22:03

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America’s military must return our service members back to society ready to lead. Special operators are given the best tools in the military to do their jobs. They’re also completely immersed into the special forces lifestyle with almost no distractions. Yet when they leave service, they’re often left to themselves to find the right tools and to fi…

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Mukund Padmanabhan, "The Great Flap of 1942: How the Raj Panicked over a Japanese Non-invasion (Vintage Books, 2024) 31:16

3M ago31:16

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In April 1942, at least half a million people fled the city of Madras, now known as Chennai. The reason? The British, after weeks of growing unease about the possibility of a Japanese invasion, finally recommended that people leave the city. In the tense, uncertain atmosphere of 1942, many people took that advice to heart–and fled. The Japanese, of…

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Are You A Sower — Dan Nelson

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By Dan Nelson

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But Continue Thou in the Things Which Thou Hast Learned and Hast Been Assured Of — Danny Noriega

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By Danny Noriega

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218. Nomad Capitalist with Andrew Henderson 1:17:40

3M ago1:17:40

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Andrew Henderson runs Nomad Capitalist, whose annual conference will be held in September 2024, with Saifedean speaking. Andrew joins us to discuss how his firm helps people seek the best jurisdictions for enhancing their wealth and freedom. He explains the case for moving out of western high tax countries and discusses better alternatives. Enjoyed…