Cele mai bune Kerry Dixon podcast-uri (2024)

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Mary Bridges, "Dollars and Dominion: US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower" (Princeton UP, 2024) 1:00:17

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There was nothing inevitable or natural about the rise of US finance capitalism in the early twentieth century. In Dollars and Dominion: US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower, Mary Bridges shows how US foreign banking began as a side hustle of Gilded Age tycoons and evolved into a more staid, bureaucratized network for bolstering US influence o…

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Kerry Washington breaks the news: ‘UnPrisoned’ canceled after just two seasons 4:25

1d ago4:25

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In a tearful announcement on X and Instagram, Kerry Washington shared that Hulu has canceled the beloved dramedyUnPrisoned after just two seasons. The show, inspired by creator Tracy McMillan’s own life, followed Washington’s character, Paige, as she navigated complex feelings of abandonment after her father, played by the legendary Delroy Lindo, r…

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Amos C. Fox, "Conflict Realism: Understanding the Causal Logic of Modern War and Warfare" (Howgate, 2024) 1:31:23

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If you seek a compelling exploration of contemporary armed conflict, then Conflict Realism: Understanding the Causal Logic of Modern War and Warfare (Howgate Publishing, 2024) by Amos C. Fox is for you. It delves into the intricate web of causation to unveil five pivotal trends shaping the landscape of war and warfare - urban warfare, sieges, attri…

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Inés Valdez, "Democracy and Empire: Labor, Nature, and the Reproduction of Capitalism" (Cambridge UP, 2023) 1:02:47

2d ago1:02:47

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In scholarly and popular discourse, popular sovereignty and self-determination are typically conceived of as the antitheses of imperialism, while histories of the emergence of democracy in Western Europe and its settler offshoots ignore the imperial setting of struggles for suffrage expansion and institutional change altogether. Democracy and Empir…

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William T. Taylor, "Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History" (U California Press, 2024) 1:03:56

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From the Rockies to the Himalayas, the bond between horses and humans has spanned across time and civilizations. In this archaeological journey, William T. Taylor explores how momentous events in the story of humans and horses helped create the world we live in today. Tracing the horse's origins and spread from the western Eurasian steppes to the i…

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Samuel J. Hirst, "Against the Liberal Order: The Soviet Union, Turkey, and Statist Internationalism, 1919-1939" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:04:45

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In the aftermath of the First World War the Western great powers sought to redefine international norms according to their liberal vision. They introduced Western-led multilateral organizations to regulate cross-border flows which became pivotal in the making of an interconnected global order. In contrast to this well-studied transformation, in Aga…

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Alan Tudyk joins James Gunn’s 'Superman' in a surprise role 4:10

4d ago4:10

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Hold onto your capes, folks, because Alan Tudyk has joined James Gunn’s Superman! Best known for his quirky voice work as Doctor Phosphorus in Creature Commandos and Clayface in Harley Quinn, Tudyk’s mystery role in this already star-studded film is sure to cause a stir. The film’s wrapped production, and Gunn’s team doesn’t expect many reshoots—so…

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Ian Williams, "Vampire State: The Rise and Fall of the Chinese Economy (Birlinn, 2024) 1:03:06

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State capitalism. Socialism with Chinese characteristics. A socialist market economy. There have been numerous descriptions of the Chinese economy. However, none seems to capture the predatory, at times surreal, nature of the economy of the world’s most populous nation – nor the often bruising and mind-bending experience of doing business with the …

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Jack A. Goldstone, "Revolutions: A Very Short Introduction" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:05:14

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In their pursuit of social justice, revolutionaries have taken on the assembled might of monarchies, empires, and dictatorships. They have often, though not always, sparked cataclysmic violence, and have at times won miraculous victories, though at other times suffered devastating defeat. Revolutions: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford UP, 2023) ill…

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Jeff Schuhrke, "Blue Collar Empire: The Untold Story of U.S. Labor’s Global Anticommunist Crusade" (Verso, 2024) 1:09:00

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How the CIA used American unions to undermine workers at home and subvert democracy abroad. Blue Collar Empire: The Untold Story of U.S. Labor’s Global Anticommunist Crusade (Verso, 2024) tells the shocking story of the AFL-CIO's global anticommunist crusade--and its devastating consequences for workers around the world. Unions have the power not o…

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Will ‘Hotel Transylvania’ return? Genndy Tartakovsky teases fans 4:23

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First up, fans of Hotel Transylvania might want to keep their fangs sharpened because there could be more spooky fun on the way! Director Genndy Tartakovsky, the genius behind the franchise, has teased that a fifth instalment might not be off the table. With Hotel Transylvania: Transformania doing well on streaming platforms, Tartakovsky crypticall…

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Kerry Brown, "The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power" (Yale UP, 2024) 39:29

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In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It’s an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations betw…

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New Zombies shine in ‘Daryl Dixon’ season 2: The Book of Carol 4:48

6d ago4:48

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Now, let’s shift gears to the world of zombies. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 is coming at us with a seriously creepy twist—bioluminescent zombies! Yep, you heard that right. Executive producer Greg Nicotero is giving us glow-in-the-dark walkers! 70% of them were made using practical effects—LED lights and blacklight-activated paint—and it…

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Ilias Alami and Adam D. Dixon, "The Spectre of State Capitalism" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:09:35

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After close to three decades of the hegemony of free market ideas, the state has made a big comeback as an economic actor since the 2008 financial crisis. China’s state-owned companies and international financial institutions have made headlines for their growing influence in the world economy. State-backed investment vehicles based in the Gulf sta…

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James Cameron teases an explosive new ‘Terminator’ reboo 5:11

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First off, exciting news for 'Terminator' fans! There's buzz that James Cameron is considering a fresh take on the 'Terminator' franchise. After some less successful instalments, Cameron is reportedly looking to reboot the series with a new angle. This time, the focus may shift away from familiar characters like Sarah Connor and the T-800, and inst…

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Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis join forces in ‘Scarpetta’ TV thriller 4:28

12d ago4:28

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First up, Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis are joining forces for Scarpetta! This thriller series, based on Patricia Cornwell’s novels, is set to bring some serious drama. Kidman stars as Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta, while Curtis plays her sister, Dorothy. The plot thickens when Kay returns to Virginia, stirring up old grudges and family…

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Jack Margolin, "The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army" (Reaktion Books, 2024) 52:59

12d ago52:59

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The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army (Reaktion, 2024) exposes the history and the future of the Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious and secretive mercenary army, revealing details of their operations never documented before. Using extensive leaks, first-hand accounts, and the byzantine paper trail left in its wake, Jack Margolin traces the…

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Xenomorphs invade Earth in FX's 'Alien: Earth' series 3:48

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Get ready for a cosmic scare! Alien: Earth is bringing the Xenomorphs to our planet in a prequel set to debut on Hulu in 2025. Directed by Noah Hawley, this series takes place 30 years before the original Alien movie. A mysterious crash leads a young woman and a team of soldiers to discover a terrifying alien threat. Plus, we’ll get a peek at the W…

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Mikhail Zygar, "War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky, and the Path to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine" (Scribner, 2023) 1:07:18

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As soon as the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, prominent independent Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar circulated a Facebook petition signed first by hundreds of his cultural and journalistic contacts and then by thousands of others. That act led to a new law in Russia criminalizing criticism of the war, and Zygar fled Russia. In his time as a jo…

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Lynn M. Tesser, "Rethinking the End of Empire: Nationalism, State Formation, and Great Power Politics" (Stanford UP, 2024) 55:47

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Why did a nation-state order emerge when nationalist activism was usually an elitist pursuit in the age of empire? Ordinary inhabitants and even most indigenous elites tended to possess religious, ethnic, or status-based identities rather than national identities. Why then did the desires of a typically small number result in wave after wave of new…

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Finn Wittrock takes a romantic turn in 'So Much for Love' 4:15

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First up, from creepy to charming, Finn Wittrock is taking a romantic turn in So Much for Love! In this sweet and spicy rom-com, Wittrock plays Sam Davies, a trust-fund party boy cut off until he proves his worth before turning 35. Directed by Lina Roessler, Sam has just one year to find true love and redemption in a small town in Kentucky—or lose …

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Bad Bunny joins Adam Sandler’s 'Happy Gilmore 2' cast 4:40

20d ago4:40

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Hold on to your golf clubs because Bad Bunny is stepping onto the green in Happy Gilmore 2! Yes, the chart-topping rapper is stepping onto the green alongside Adam Sandler in the highly- anticipated sequel. While we don’t know much about his role just yet, fans are buzzing to see Sandler back as the iconic Happy Gilmore. With Julie Bowen and Christ…

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Greg Eghigian, "After the Flying Saucers Came: A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:01:45

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Roswell, 1947. Washington, DC, 1952. Quarouble, 1954. New Hampshire, 1961. Pascagoula, 1973. Petrozavodsk, 1977. Copley Woods, 1983. Explore how sightings of UFOs and aliens seized the world's attention and discover what the fascination with flying saucers and extraterrestrial visitors says about our changing views on science, technology, and the p…

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‘72 Hours’: Vampire stars join forces in a thrilling new action release 4:05

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First up, get ready for a fang-tastic adventure! Vampires from True Blood and Twilight are joining forces in the upcoming action-thriller 72 Hours. Sam Trammell and Cam Gigandet are set to sink their teeth into the roles of an FBI agent and a notorious money launderer, respectively. It’s all happening on November 1, 2024, when this thrilling escapa…

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P. Ravishankar launches son Advay in socio-fantasy adventure ‘Subrahmanyaa’ 5:13

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First up, hold onto your hats, because the Ravishankar family is about to take us on a wild ride! Renowned actor and dubbing artist P. Ravishankar is launching his son, Advay, in the much-anticipated socio-fantasy adventure Subrahmanyaa. Ravishankar himself is in the director's seat, with Thirumal Reddy and Anil Kadiyala producing under SG Movie Cr…

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Terrence G. Peterson, "Revolutionary Warfare: How the Algerian War Made Modern Counterinsurgency" (Cornell UP, 2024) 49:23

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The Algerian War of Independence constituted a major turning point of 20th century history. The conflict exacerbated divisions in French society, culminating in an unsuccessful coup attempt by the OAS in 1961. The war also launched the Third Worldist movement, delegitimized colonial rule because of its brutality, and it gave us one of the towering …

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M. Night Shyamalan's 'Caddo Lake' promises a haunting ride this October! 4:17

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Feeling brave this October? M. Night Shyamalan’s Caddo Lake is set to spook its way onto Max on October 10! Starring Dylan O’Brien and Eliza Scanlen, this eerie thriller unearths the unsettling tale of an eight-year-old’s disappearance, pulling back the curtain on a family’s dark secrets. Directed by Celine Held and Logan George, the film is inspir…

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James M. Scott, "Black Snow: Curtis Lemay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb" (Norton, 2024) 57:29

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In our interview about Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb (W. W. Norton & Company, 2022), James M. Scott discusses the principles and personalities involved in the most destructive air attack in history. Seven minutes past midnight on March 10, 1945, nearly 300 American B-29s thundered into the skies…

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Get ready, Gotham! 'The Batman Part II' promises new twists, familiar faces, and a start date 3:56

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First up, Gotham fans—get ready because The Batman Part II is gearing up to be bigger, darker, and more thrilling! Director Matt Reeves has revealed the script is almost ready, and while we’ll have to wait until October 2, 2026 for the release, the anticipation is off the charts. We’re diving deeper into Gotham’s corruption, and guess what? Colin F…

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David Chaffetz, "Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires" (Norton, 2024) 47:25

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After reading David Chaffetz’s newest book, you’d think that the horse–not oil–has been humanity’s most important strategic commodity. As David writes in his book Raiders, Rulers and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires (Norton, 2024), societies in Central Asia grew powerful on the backs of strong herds of horses, giving them a military and a…

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Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan team up for Atlee's next big action film 4:47

27d ago4:47

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First up, Bollywood is pulling out the big guns! Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan are teaming up for director Atlee’s next big action-packed blockbuster. Filming starts in January 2025, but the buzz behind the scenes is already on. Just imagine, Salman’s larger-than-life charisma paired with Kamal’s legendary talent—it’s going to be an explosive ride! …

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Netflix's Korean hit ‘Kill Boksoon’ gets a thrilling spin-off, ‘Mantis’ 4:02

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First up, there’s some good news if you’re a fan of the Korean action thriller Kill Boksoon. Netflix is extending this killer universe with a thrilling spin-off called Mantis. While they’re keeping a lot under wraps, we do know that Yim Si-wan, Park Gyu-young, and Jo Woo-jin will take centre stage in this one. Directed by Lee Tae-sung, who was also…

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Sarah Miller-Davenport, "Gateway State: Hawai’i and the Cultural Transformation of American Empire" (Princeton UP, 2019) 59:12

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One of my talking points when hanging out with my fellow diplomatic historians is the painful absence of scholarship on Hawaii. Too many political histories treat Hawaii’s statehood as a kind of historical inevitability, an event that was bound to pass the moment the kingdom was annexed. As I would frequently pontificate, “nobody has unpacked the i…

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