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Welcome to the best bits of James O'Brien's LBC phone-in show. Listen back to all the highlights in a 60-minute bite sized chunk of his show with new episodes every weekday. James covers all the big stories which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

First Light is a refuge of reason in a restless age—where the hard questions are welcomed, and easy answers are left at the door. Each episode unpacks the fault lines of our culture, from faith and politics to identity and belonging, all through the lens of our civilisation’s enduring wisdom. Join host James Orr as he connects the dots between past and present, revealing why ideas matter, why tradition endures, and why rediscovering truth is the most radical act of all.

Dive into Volume 4, Chapter 20 of Baron Macaulays captivating exploration of English history. This chapter resumes the narrative leading up to the Stuart kings and then transitions into a more detailed examination of this pivotal era. Macaulay passionately argues against the divine right of kings, highlighting the ascendant role of Parliament in shaping governance. The accession of William and Mary, Dutch Protestant royalty, is portrayed as a transformative moment in the history of the British Isles. With Macaulays exceptional literary style and his insightful perspective on 18th-century ...

The terror and purges of Stalin's Russia in the 1930s discouraged Soviet officials from leaving documentary records, let alone keeping personal diaries. A remarkable exception is the unique diary assiduously kept by Ivan Maisky, the Soviet ambassador to London between 1932 and 1943. This selection from Maisky's diary grippingly documents Britain's drift to war during the 1930s, appeasement in the Munich era, negotiations leading to the signature of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact....

Professional Military Education in 30 minute sessions. Historic Battles study through current doctrine to gain lessons learned. Tactics, Strategy, Combined Arms, Military Leadership in a format for Unit PME programs. We study the great battles to draw the lessons on strategy, tactics and leadership. Get your lessons learned here rather than in AAR format.

Master political strategist James Carville and revered journalist Al Hunt convenes a war room each week to discuss the battle for the soul of the nation! Join them as they gather the sharpest minds from across the country to see who has the most compelling case for the American people on the issues that matter most.

The Metroscope is brought to you by The Metropolitan, the student newspaper of Metro State University located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Here at The Metroscope, our hope will always be to entertain you with a variety of opinions on topics that know no bounds. Podcasts have become a natural outgrowth of news entities across the world, and this is our attempt to catch up with the times. Because we are a news organization, you will find we discuss many issues that grace the headlines of your favorite news organizations. Whether they lean left or right, our aim is to be as balanced as the times ...

Dive into the richly detailed narrative of the Civil War, a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece by Rhodes. This comprehensive overview not only chronicles the key battles and influential generals but also delves into the intricate politics, economics, and international relations of the era. Rhodes skillfully distinguishes between fact and opinion, ensuring clarity as he illuminates the strategies and mindsets that shaped this tumultuous period. Engaging and insightful, this account of the Civil War promises to captivate and educate readers alike. NOTE Footnotes will not be read but can be found...

An intellectual biography of James Madison, arguing that he invented American politics as we know it  How do you solve a problem like James Madison? The fourth president is one of the most confounding figures in early American history; his political trajectory seems almost intentionally...

Dive into the fascinating world of Charles James Fox (1749-1806), a distinguished British Whig parliamentarian and fierce adversary of William Pitt the Younger. A vehement critic of George III, Fox threw his weight behind the American colonists during the War of Independence. He was a fervent advocate of religious freedom, personal liberty, and abolitionism in the parliamentary assembly. Despite his notorious reputation as a gambler and lover, Fox found peace and joy in his marriage to Elizabeth Armistead, a former concubine of the Prince of Wales. Their home, St. Annes Hill, served as their ...

In the three decades since April 4, 1968, when Martin Luther King, Jr., was shot to death in Memphis, scores of books and articles have questioned whether James Earl Ray, King's killer, acted alone or was part of a larger conspiracy. Now, based on explosive new interviews, confidential files, and previously undisclosed evidence, best-selling author Gerald Posner finally resolves the simple truth of the last great political murder mystery of the 1960s, definitively proving that Ray acted alone.

We believe debates should be moderated on an equal playing field and host live debates on controversial topics from science, religion, and politics several times a week.

A timely and provocative account of the fall of New Labour, the rise of Corbyn, and what it means for the left in Britain. ‘Lewis Goodall is one of the most exciting voices in British politics right now’ Emily Maitlis ‘Hugely illuminating, thought-provoking and moving in its seriousness...

James Mathison & Osher Günsberg pay tribute to the unsung heroes of our wide brown land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for Volume 4, Chapter 22 of the captivating series by Baron Macaulay (1800-1859), where we explore the rich tapestry of English history leading up to the era of the Stuart kings. Macaulays insightful narrative examines the decline of divine right and the rising power of Parliament, highlighting the pivotal accession of William and Mary‚Dutch Protestant royalty‚to the British throne. This chapter not only showcases Macaulays literary brilliance but also offers a fascinating perspective on 18th-century English and global politics. (Jim Mowatt)

Duke's Download is weekly podcast hosted by James Duke Mason, where politics and pop culture collide! Each episode features candid conversations with influential voices from the worlds of activism, government, entertainment, and beyond. Exploring the stories, ideas, and experiences shaping our culture and driving change - all through a unique and insightful lens, offering fresh insights into the world around us.

You Don’t Have To Listen To MeHosted by Jesse James Russell and Christian ReadTwo university grads, clinging to the last strands of millennial status, sit down each week to shout (politely) into the void. “You Don’t Have To Listen To Me” is a podcast born out of equal parts existential dread, student loan debt, and a nagging sense that someone should be saying something about the absurdity of modern life in America.From skyrocketing rent to collapsing news cycles, from late-stage capitalism to whatever politicians are pretending to care about this week, Jesse and Christian unpack it ...

If you’re tired of the shouting… If you’re exhausted by the division… If you believe America is stronger when we talk, listen, and think together — this invitation is for you. We’re launching a bipartisan roundtable podcast with a simple but powerful premise: • 1 Republican • 1 Democrat • 1 Independent • Me + Matt as moderators No yelling. No personal attacks. No viral “gotcha” moments.

In Red vs. Blue, JJ cuts straight through the fog of American politics, tracing how we ended up with two massive political identities that nobody fully understands but everyone is expected to defend. This isn’t a policy book. It’s not a campaign book. It’s a book about labels, identity, and the long, messy history behind why the United States split itself in two.

Hollerlogue—a dialogue in the holler, a conversation shaped not by academic theory; not by focus group branding, but by the land itself. The happenings of Hollerlogue came generations before the name and definition was given by a man named Roger Ford. The people of eastern Kentucky, & across this country may have just forgotten how to do it. It seems we have forgotten how to simply talk. Not have an argument or a debate, but to just have a dialogue. This problem is not just native to eastern Kentucky where I reside, but it's apparent that this issue is prevalent from sea to shining sea.With ...