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China's Most Dangerous Dinner: The Hongmen Banquet Explained | Silk and Steel
6d ago01:08:29Tap to summarizeThe Qin Dynasty has fallen, but the struggle for China has only just begun.In this episode of the Silk & Steel Chinese History Series, Carl Zha and JJ explore one of the most dramatic turning points in Chinese history: the events that lead to the legendary Hongmen Banquet (鸿门宴).After Liu Bang peacefully enters the Qin capital and wins over local officials through restraint and political skill, the powerful Xiang Yu arrives with overwhelming military force. Their rivalry culminates in a banquet that becomes one of the most famous political encounters in Chinese civilization—a meeting filled with deception, assassination plots, and split-second decisions that would determine the future of China.Topics include:Why the mighty Qin Dynasty collapsed so quicklyLiu Bang's brilliant political strategyXiang Yu's strengths—and fatal weaknessesThe contrasting leadership styles that shaped historyThe historical significance of the Hongmen BanquetHow these events paved the way for the founding of the Han DynastyThis episode combines historical sources with modern political insight, showing why the struggle between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu remains one of history's greatest lessons in leadership, power, and statecraft.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook ► Instagram
Transcribe →UK Column News — 10th August 2026
6d ago01:02:54Tap to summarizeBrian Gerrish and Ben Rubin present today's UK Column News.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook 01:00 Andy Burnham’s Plan To Cause More UK Breakdown15:50 Building Order out of Chaos32:30 Support UK Column’s Independent Journalism36:36 BBC Media Action’s Silence Continues40:00 Building a Better Britain with AI45:20 Casual about the Ukraine War at King’s College London51:05 Thetford Protests New Migrants56:40 What Is the Petrogas-Dollar?58:50 Universities Continue Their EDI Capture, But At Least Jason Arday Resigned01:00:30 And Finally: Brian's Lovely Weekend on the South Coast
Transcribe →Systems, Goals, and Human Excellence | Jerm Warfare Weekly Banter
1w ago00:59:33Tap to summarizeThis week, the trio get into endurance running and the psychology behind physical challenges with a discussion of the Comrades Marathon as the ultimate test of human grit. They unpack the mental side of long-distance running, debate the role of diet in athletic performance, and explore how modern lifestyles have shaped—and perhaps warped—our natural physicality.The conversation then shifts to the bigger picture: personal responsibility, systems versus goals, the tension between specialisation and generalisation, and what hyper-specialisation is doing to our ability to think holistically.They wrap up with an examination of how societal changes quietly steer individual choices, and why a systems mindset might be the key to long-term health and well-being.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook ► Instagram
Transcribe →America Fights the Wrong Enemy — Warwick Powell Explains | Silk and Steel
1w ago00:59:05Tap to summarizeFor decades, American politicians have blamed China for the decline of U.S. manufacturing. But what if they're blaming the wrong country?In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Warwick Powell joins Carl Zha to explain why America's economic crisis is rooted in its own financial system—not in Beijing.They discuss:Why tariffs haven't revived American industryThe Strait of Hormuz crisis and its impact on the global economyTrump's economic strategy and the limits of trade warsShareholder capitalism versus productive industryWhy Wall Street and Main Street have fundamentally different interestsChina's industrial strategy and why it continues to outperform Western economiesWhy blaming China won't solve America's structural problemsDr. Powell argues that the United States must first make peace with itself before it can find peace with the rest of the world.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook ► Instagram
Transcribe →University Is Dead | Jerm Warfare
1w ago00:59:24Tap to summarizeDavid Klatzow and Jerm analyse the decline of academic integrity, the negative influence of funding on research, and the risks of groupthink within universities.They further examine how inequalities in education and the pressures of the pharmaceutical industry challenge the pursuit of truth and critical thinking.Contact David at davidklatzow48@gmail.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook ► Instagram
Transcribe →UK Column News — 5th August 2026
1w ago01:03:27Tap to summarizeMike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen, and Basil Valentine present today’s UK Column News.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook ► Instagram00:00 Introduction01:00 Prevent: Referrals up via changed methodology16:12 Cambridge: Bad governance at universities 27:00 Support UK Column’s Independent Journalism27:50 Iran: War Fatigue and worrying direction32:00 Nukes: Increasing in UK34:45 Leipzig Drone: Fallout from ‘Russian’ incident. With special guest Dirk Pohlman, journalist author and filmmaker 46:40 Streeting: Under fire from fraudster linked donation49:30 Online Safety: Meta in trouble54:30 Cost of Living: Comparison between UK and U.S58:50 In Case You Missed It: Basil’s weekly news round-up
Transcribe →Don’t Trust the Experts | Jerm Warfare
1w ago01:05:36Tap to summarizeRoger Cunningham, aka the Ethical Skeptic, explores the tactics of social engineering, propaganda, and the manipulation of scientific discourse.He discusses how logical fallacies influence science, dives into the importance of skepticism, and shares methods to spot disinformation in various domains.https://theethicalskeptic.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook ► Instagram
Transcribe →From Silver Screen to Soil Structure | UK Column Interviews
1w ago01:05:37Tap to summarizeSailing against the prevailing wind of orthodoxy, Rachel has removed all chemicals from her cattle farm in New South Wales, Australia. This is for the land, the livestock, and all involved.In this fascinating and important conversation, Rachel tells Charles the key to success is to establish a vibrant local market and get nutritionally dense delicious beef to those who appreciate its real value.To find out more about the farm itself, see her recent documentary, Rachel's Farm.Rachel’s beef is sold directly from the farm.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook ► Instagram
Transcribe →Trump's Iran Gamble FAILED? Why America Has No Good Options | Silk and Steel
2w ago01:01:52Tap to summarizeThe geopolitical landscape is changing faster than most analysts expected.In this explosive conversation, Carl Zha joins Rasheed Muhammad to examine the consequences of escalated tensions which involve Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, the United States, and China.Topics include:Why the Strait of Hormuz crisis could reshape the global economyAmerica's military and strategic positionChina's decades-long preparation for energy securityThe future of the petrodollarWhy China's industrial strategy differs from the WestThe AI investment boom and whether it has become a financial bubbleIndonesia, Southeast Asia, and the global consequences of rising energy pricesWhat comes next for the emerging multipolar world► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook ► Instagram
Transcribe →Homeschooling Is Superior | Jerm Warfare
2w ago00:59:58Tap to summarizeAuthor and significant figure in the American homeschool movement, Kevin Swanson, advocates for parental control in education by highlighting the academic and spiritual advantages of homeschool over public school.He argues that a holistic approach to learning that fosters strong family relationships and counters negative societal trends.https://generations.org► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent newsFollow #UKColumn on:► X► Telegram► Facebook ► Instagram
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