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5 DAYS AGO · BONUS

THE GREAT WAGER EPISODE 2: Plots & Private Planes

THE GREAT WAGER Episode 2: Plots and private planes: How Henry Kissinger pulled off a secret trip to China While we’re preparing season 3 of Face Off, we’re excited to present an encore presentation of The Great Wager, a five-part series about Richard Nixon’s top-secret plan to go to China, befriend China, and change the balance of power in the Cold War. This is Episode 2. Nixon and his national security adviser Henry Kissinger make contact with China. But in the midst of the Cold War, they don’t want anyone to know. How will Kissinger get to Beijing without alerting anyone — and what’s Frank Sinatra got to do with it? The Great Wager was produced in 2022 with Here & Now and WBUR Podcasts. This special presentation of The Great Wager is produced in partnership with Rowhome Productions. Rowhome’s Creative Director is Alex Lewis. John Myers is Rowhome’s Executive Producer. Face Off is a proud member of the Airwave podcast network. Book Recommendations: Nixon and Mao: The Week that Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan. An insider look at how Nixon and Kissinger operated in Beijing. Assignment China: An Oral History of American Journalists in the People's Republic by Mike Chinoy. Chapter 4: How American reporters, who knew little about China, covered the presidential trip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 days ago · Bonus

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17 min
1 OCT · BONUS

THE GREAT WAGER EPISODE 1: Richard Nixon's "Crazy" Idea

THE GREAT WAGER EPISODE 1: Richard Nixon's 'crazy' idea: Make befriending the Chinese Communist Party his legacy With money, power and political standing at stake, America’s relationship with China is tenuous. But it wasn’t always that way. The Great Wager is a five-part series that tells the story of the extraordinary encounter between Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong in 1972 that brought these two countries together, the secret collaborations born from that meeting — and the reverberations we’re still feeling today. We’re thrilled to be re-airing this series, while we’re busily preparing season 3 of Face Off behind the scenes. This is episode 1. President Richard Nixon has a plan: He wants to go to China. The only problem? The U.S. and China have had zero contact since the Communist Party took over China more than two decades before. The Great Wager host Jane Perlez digs into the beginning of Nixon’s improbable diplomatic mission. The Great Wager was produced in 2022 with Here & Now and WBUR Podcasts. This special presentation of The Great Wager is produced in partnership with Rowhome Productions. Rowhome’s Creative Director is Alex Lewis. John Myers is Rowhome’s Executive Producer. Face Off is a proud member of the Airwave podcast network. Book Recommendations: Nixon and Mao: The Week that Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan. An insider look at how Nixon and Kissinger operated in Beijing. Assignment China: An Oral History of American Journalists in the People's Republic by Mike Chinoy. Chapter 4: How American reporters, who knew little about China, covered the presidential trip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Oct · Bonus

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16 min
2 DAYS AGO

Episode 573-Cursed By The Rains Of Tunisia

The Battle of the Mareth Line begins. It starts out well, but then rain and a bad decision by the British give the Axis enough time to react. Meanwhile, Patton’s tanks push closer towards the coast, hoping to relieve Monty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25 min
01/10/2024 · BONUS

The New Cold Wars: A Conversation with David Sanger

In this bonus episode, Jane Perlez sits down with New York Times national security and White House correspondent David Sanger. In this candid conversation, they talk about his new bestseller: New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West. Plus they discuss Sanger's views on where the US - China relationship is headed, how he worries about the friendship between China and Russia, and a party in New York City where talk turned to the subject of nuclear weapons. This conversation was recorded in August 2024 at a surf club in Sydney, Australia. Follow David Sanger on Twitter at @SangerNYT. Sound design, original score, mixing and mastering by Rowhome Productions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01/10/2024 · Bonus

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53 min
30 SEPT

HMS Investigator and the Northwest Passage – Part 3 – Across the Passage

The HMS Investigator fights to survive two winters at Mercy Bay as the physical and mental health of the crew slowly starts to deteriorate. A desperate journey over the ice is planned - but the crew are saved by the arrival of men from the east - from the HMS Resolute. Enter to win a copy of "For Glory, Not Gold: Expeditions Through Arctic Lands 1818-1876" by Hubert Sagnières. Go to https://explorerspodcast.com/hms-investigator to sign up. Sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code EXPLORERS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/explorers Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Sept

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38 min
23 SEPT

Bonus: How living in Australia Became Impossible

Inflation, or the rising costs of living, are putting thousands of Aussies under immense financial hardship, making it impossible for many to make ends meet. These financial challenges affecting the community are also adding to the immense strain being faced by community services and assistance providers, who are struggling in their efforts to try and help individuals and families facing financial hardship and other effects and consequences of inflation. Want to travel with me? Check out the links below Travel to Greece with me ⁠here⁠ Travel to Thailand with me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sister podcast the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mystery of Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COFFEE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Submit your relatives on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Sept

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39 min
4 DAYS AGO

Interstellar Nonsense & Exploding Plastic

Or: How to Dismantle a UFO Cult and Melt Your Hairbrush at the Same Time Before Kat and Jethro usher in a spooky new host-swap adventure for Paraween, they’re here to crack open a box full of unhinged history and semi-combustible materials. 🛸 First up, Jethro introduces us to Dorothy Martin, a mild-mannered 1950s suburbanite who claimed to be receiving alien transmissions from the planet Clarion. According to her, the world was going to end—on Christmas, no less—but a group of spiritually-chosen humans (her Facebook group before Facebook) would be rescued by aliens. The spaceship never showed, the apocalypse got postponed, and psychologists lurking in the background coined the term “cognitive dissonance” to explain why nobody changed their minds. 🔥 Then Kat takes us on a wild ride through the volatile origins of early plastics—from celluloid billiard balls that exploded on impact, to asbestos-infused radios, and styrofoam that probably still exists in a landfill near you. It’s the horrifying, chemically unstable backstory of the objects we once thought were glamorous, but were really just slow-burning environmental crimes. Also featured:🎃 A sneak peek at next week’s Paraween: Invasion of the Host Snatchers episode with Christine Schieffer from And That’s Why We Drink🎸 Band names so questionable they might qualify as minor felonies🏓 Ping pong balls that (thankfully) don’t explode anymore Because when belief systems collapse and plastics ignite, you know you’ve found your people. Vote Box of Oddities For People's Choice Award Here! Live Show Info And Tickets Here! #TheBoxOfOddities #PlasticHistory #UFOCult #CognitiveDissonance #PodcastRecommendations #WeirdHistory #ClarionAliens #ExplodingBilliards #Parapods #Paraween #AndThatsWhyWeDrink #CultPsychology #OddlyHuman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 days ago

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35 min
5 DAYS AGO

Episode 572-David Nasaw Interview: The Wounded Generation

Prof. David Nasaw comes on to discuss his book, The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After WWII. The GI Bill was the least Washington could do for the returning GIs, not that they were all treated equally. Mr. Nasaw brings stories and lessons that should not be forgotten. Book release-10/14/25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53 min
1 OCT

Episode 570-Rommel's Last Offensive

Rommel needs a spoiling attack against Monty. His attack plan is not great, but Monty’s defense plan is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Oct

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24 min
4 DAYS AGO

HMS Investigator and the Northwest Passage – Part 4 – The Passage Conquered

Captain Robert McClure and the men of the Investigator work to complete their crossing of the Northwest Passage - albeit via three ships and two sledge journeys. Plus we look at the aftermath of the expedition - and its legacy. Sponsors: Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers Visit https://rexmd.com/explorers and get up to 95% off ED treatment Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code EXPLORERS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/explorers The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 days ago

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34 min

A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. For all the episodes for free, as well as additional content, please subscribe and/or visit http://thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com.

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HISTORY
FACE-OFF: US vs CHINA is an inside look at the turbulent relationship between the world's two superpowers, the two men in charge, and the vital issues that affect us all. FACE-OFF is hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jane Perlez, former New York Times Beijing bureau chief and current fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center. In each episode Professor Rana Mitter, recently of the University of Oxford and now professor of modern China at the Harvard Kennedy School, chats with Jane on what’s at stake.

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The Age of Napoleon is a history podcast about the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte as well as the general context of Europe between the early eighteenth and early nineteenth century. It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life.

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Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After all, how peaceful was the 'British Peace'?

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HISTORY
A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail. The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narrated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University. I’ve been obsessed with the events and people from WWII since I first learned of them. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on WWII and couldn’t wait any longer.

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HISTORY
From the first human civilizations to the Hellenistic and Roman eras

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THE GREAT WAGER EPISODE 2: Plots & Private Planes

THE GREAT WAGER EPISODE 1: Richard Nixon's "Crazy" Idea

Episode 573-Cursed By The Rains Of Tunisia

The New Cold Wars: A Conversation with David Sanger

HMS Investigator and the Northwest Passage – Part 3 – Across the Passage

Bonus: How living in Australia Became Impossible

Interstellar Nonsense & Exploding Plastic

Episode 572-David Nasaw Interview: The Wounded Generation

Episode 570-Rommel's Last Offensive

HMS Investigator and the Northwest Passage – Part 4 – The Passage Conquered

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From Memphis to Mycenae (Ancient Egyptians & Early Greeks)

John Jay's Horse , George Washington's Mill and the Emoluments Clause

The Greatest Pharaoh? The Reign of Thutmose III (Part 1)

The Greatest Pharaoh? The Reign of Thutmose III (Part 2)

How 8 Years of Reagan Led to 8 Years of Trump

The 1796 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: "Placing us in a Point of Opposition to Each Other"

From Memphis to Mesopotamia (Ancient Egypt & the Near East)

Interview: The Cost of Death with Prof. Kara Cooney

Didn't Mean to Make a Country: First Congress, 1774

Inbox Of Oddities #019

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