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Conflicted: A History PodcastThe 1971 Bangladesh War – Part 5: Thank God, They’ve Attacked UsOn December 3rd, 1971, India and Pakistan go to war on two fronts, battling for the future of Bangladesh. In the East, the Indian army races against time, hoping to capture Dacca and force a Pakistani surrender before the United Nations can demand a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger unleash a fusillade of diplomatic pressure to frighten a defiant Indira Gandhi into compliance. After months of imprisonment, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman learns what has happened to his country. The war ends, and a new era begins. SOURCES:Bass, Gary K. The Blood T...2024-12-202h 22
The War on Cars"Cars are Done" with Adam McKayAdam McKay is the Academy Award–winning screenwriter, director, and producer behind such movies as Don’t Look Up, The Big Short, Vice, Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and more. He is also the founder of Yellow Dot Studios, a nonprofit production studio that raises awareness and mobilizes action on the climate emergency. Adam joins us to discuss his career and the existential anxiety that led him to write and direct the star-studded Don’t Look Up, one of the most successful Netflix movies of all time. We also hear about the books, films, and music that inspired him, and why humor is a u...2024-11-121h 00
The War on Cars"Cars are Done" with Adam McKayAdam McKay is the Academy Award–winning screenwriter, director, and producer behind such movies as Don’t Look Up, The Big Short, Vice, Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and more. He is also the founder of Yellow Dot Studios, a nonprofit production studio that raises awareness and mobilizes action on the climate emergency. Adam joins us to discuss his career and the existential anxiety that led him to write and direct the star-studded Don’t Look Up, one of the most successful Netflix movies of all time. We also hear about the books, films, and music that inspired him, and why humor...2024-11-121h 00
Conflicted: A History PodcastThe 1971 Bangladesh War – Part 4: Casus BelliAs Yahya Khan’s crackdown in East Pakistan sparks a refugee crisis and a guerilla insurgency, the neighboring nation of India, led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, must decide how to respond. Meanwhile, President Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger pursue secret talks with Communist China. In Madison Square Garden, musicians George Harrison and Ravi Shankar organize a massive charity concert for the people of Bangladesh. SOURCES:Bass, Gary K. The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger, and a Forgotten Genocide. 2013.Bennet-Jones, Own. The Bhutto Dynasty. 2020.Carney, Scott. Miklian, Jason. The Vor...2024-11-021h 51
Conflicted: A History PodcastThe 1971 Bangladesh War – Part 3: A Man Named BloodOn March 25th, 1971, President Yahya Khan launches Operation Searchlight in East Pakistan, a brutal military crackdown intended to snuff out Bengali separatism and restore West Pakistani authority. Meanwhile, an American diplomat in Dacca named Archer Blood begins reporting and documenting the slaughter, hoping to convince his government to step in and restrain Yahya. In Washington, D.C., President Richard Nixon and his national security advisor Henry Kissinger weigh the political costs of intervening in the atrocities, while secretly planning a groundbreaking outreach to Communist China. SOURCES:Bass, Gary K. The Blood Telegram: N...2024-09-231h 45
Conflicted: A History PodcastThe 1971 Bangladesh War – Part 2: Bhutto’s GameIn the wake of the deadly Bhola Cyclone, 50 million Pakistanis go to the polls on December 7th, 1970 and cast their votes in a national election, which yields unexpected and destabilizing results. As the emergent factions fight for control of Pakistan’s nascent democracy, the political process slowly disintegrates and the gulf between East and West Pakistan becomes irreconcilable.SOURCES:Bass, Gary K. The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger, and a Forgotten Genocide. 2013.Bennet-Jones, Own. The Bhutto Dynasty. 2020.Carney, Scott. Miklian, Jason. The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Dead...2024-07-261h 47
Conflicted: A History PodcastThe 1971 Bangladesh War – Part 1: Land of Broken MapsIn March 1971, the nation of Pakistan was split apart by a vicious civil war, eventually culminating in the creation of a new state: Bangladesh. In this first episode of a multi-part series, we trace the origins of the conflict and introduce the key historical figures involved. SOURCES:Bass, Gary K. The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger, and a Forgotten Genocide.Bennet-Jones, Own. The Bhutto Dynasty. Carney, Scott. Miklian, Jason. The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation. Chang, Jung. Hallida...2024-06-081h 33
New Books in Military HistoryScott Carney and Jason Miklian, "The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation" (Ecco Press, 2022)In November 1970, a storm set a collision course with the most densely populated coastline on Earth. Over the course of just a few hours, the Great Bhola Cyclone would kill 500,000 people and begin a chain reaction of turmoil, genocide, and war. The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation (Ecco Press, 2022) is the dramatic story of how that storm sparked a country to revolution.Bhola made landfall during a fragile time, when Pakistan was on the brink of a historic election. The fallout ignited a conflagration of political intrigue, corruption, violence, id...2023-04-2958 min
New Books in South Asian StudiesScott Carney and Jason Miklian, "The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation" (Ecco Press, 2022)In November 1970, a storm set a collision course with the most densely populated coastline on Earth. Over the course of just a few hours, the Great Bhola Cyclone would kill 500,000 people and begin a chain reaction of turmoil, genocide, and war. The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation (Ecco Press, 2022) is the dramatic story of how that storm sparked a country to revolution.Bhola made landfall during a fragile time, when Pakistan was on the brink of a historic election. The fallout ignited a conflagration of political intrigue, corruption, violence, id...2023-04-2958 min
New Books in Diplomatic HistoryScott Carney and Jason Miklian, "The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation" (Ecco Press, 2022)In November 1970, a storm set a collision course with the most densely populated coastline on Earth. Over the course of just a few hours, the Great Bhola Cyclone would kill 500,000 people and begin a chain reaction of turmoil, genocide, and war. The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation (Ecco Press, 2022) is the dramatic story of how that storm sparked a country to revolution.Bhola made landfall during a fragile time, when Pakistan was on the brink of a historic election. The fallout ignited a conflagration of political intrigue, corruption, violence, id...2023-04-2956 min
War BooksBangladesh Liberation War – Wars Connected to Climate Change – Scott CarneyEp 016 - Nonfiction. The Bangladesh Liberation War is sometimes called the world's first climate war. How did a mild cyclone lead to a violent genocide? Scott Carney talks about his book, co-written with Jason Miklian, "The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation."Support local bookstores & buy Scott and Jason’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780062985415Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcastApple: https://apple.co/3FP4ULbSpotify: https://sp...2023-04-2655 min
WarfareIndia-Pakistan: On the Brink of Nuclear WarIn 1970, the deadliest storm in modern history ripped Pakistan in two, leading the world to the brink of nuclear war after American and Soviet forces converged in the Bay of Bengal.Over the course of just a few hours, the Great Bhola Cyclone would kill 500,000 people and begin a chain reaction of turmoil, genocide, and war.In this episode James is joined by Scott Carney and Jason Miklian, who take us deep into the story of the cyclone and its aftermath, told through the eyes of those who lived through it - including...2022-08-2231 minWarfare1971 India-Pakistan: On the Brink of Nuclear WarIn 1970, the deadliest storm in modern history ripped Pakistan in two, leading the world to the brink of nuclear war after American and Soviet forces converged in the Bay of Bengal.Over the course of just a few hours, the Great Bhola Cyclone would kill 500,000 people and begin a chain reaction of turmoil, genocide, and war.In this episode James is joined by Scott Carney and Jason Miklian, who take us deep into the story of the cyclone and its aftermath, told through the eyes of those who lived through it - including...2022-08-2234 min
History Unplugged PodcastIn 1970, a Cyclone Killed 500,000 in Pakistan, Triggered a Genocide, and Nearly Started a Nuclear War.One of the worst natural disasters of the 20th century happened in 1990, when cyclone struck the most densely populated coastline on Earth in today’s Bangladesh. Over the course of just a few hours, the Great Bhola Cyclone would kill 500,000 people and begin a chain reaction of turmoil, genocide, war, and a U.S-Soviet standoff. The storm formed on warm ocean currents of the Indian Ocean. By the time it made landfall, it was about the size of Texas, creating a 20-foot storm surge. Survivors had to climb to the tops of balm trees, as the deluge filled apartments to th...2022-05-3144 min
Reversing Climate ChangeS3E13: Why genocide and war can follow an extreme weather event—w/ Scott Carney & Dr. Jason MiklianA long-term study of climate and conflict determined that in places with large populations and a history of political exclusion of ethnic groups, nearly one-third of the wars initiated in the last 40 years were preceded by a climate disaster.So, what is the connection between climate emergencies and armed conflict? Why do climate disasters escalate political disputes? And what can we do about it?Scott Carney is an investigative journalist, anthropologist, and New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Jason Miklian serves as a senior researcher at the Center for Development and the Environment at the...2022-05-1048 min
#AmWritingNonfiction Masterclass: Combining Narrative Structure, Lived Experience and Geopolitics in Episode 309 with Scott Carney and Jason Miklian.Like all great stories, The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation was born out of writerly curiosity and a deceptively simple question: Why would India build a wall around Bangladesh? I (Jess) spoke with co-authors Scott Carney and Jason Miklian about their collaboration and the work involved in answering this question. I’ve known Scott for a while, as I became a fan of his work about a decade ago when I read The Red Market: On the Trail of the World’s Organ Brokers, Bone Thieves, Blood...2022-04-0148 min
#AmWritingNonfiction Masterclass: Combining Narrative Structure, Lived Experience and Geopolitics in Episode 309 with Scott Carney and Jason Miklian.Like all great stories, The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation was born out of writerly curiosity and a deceptively simple question: Why would India build a wall around Bangladesh?
I (Jess) spoke with co-authors Scott Carney and Jason Miklian about their collaboration and the work involved in answering this question.
I’ve known Scott for a while, as I became a fan of his work about a decade ago when I read The Red Market: On the Trail of the World’s Organ Brokers, Bone Thieves, Blood Farmers...2022-04-0148 min
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Title: The Vortex
Author: Scott Carney, Jason Miklian
Narrator: Vikas Adam
Format: mp3
Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 03-29-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 86 ratings
Genres: Asia
Publisher's Summary:
In November 1970, a storm set a collision course with the most densely populated coastline on Earth. Over the course of just a few hours, the Great Bhola Cyclone would kill 500,000 people and begin a chain reaction of turmoil, genocide, and war. The Vortex is the dramatic story of how that storm sparked a country to revolution.2022-03-293h 25
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Title: The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation
Author: Scott Carney, Jason Miklian
Narrator: Vikas Adam
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 25 minutes
Release date: March 29, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
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Title: The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation
Author: Jason Miklian, Scott Carney
Narrator: Vikas Adam
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 25 minutes
Release date: March 29, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Social Science
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Title: The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation
Author: Scott Carney, Jason Miklian
Narrator: Vikas Adam
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 25 minutes
Release date: March 29, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Asia
Publisher's Summary:
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Title: The Vortex
Author: Scott Carney, Jason Miklian
Narrator: Vikas Adam
Format: mp3
Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 03-29-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 86 ratings
Genres: Asia
Publisher's Summary:
In November 1970, a storm set a collision course with the most densely populated coastline on Earth. Over the course of just a few hours, the Great Bhola Cyclone would kill 500,000 people and begin a chain reaction of turmoil, genocide, and war. The Vortex is the dramatic story of how that storm sparked a country to revolution.2022-03-293h 25Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in History, AsiaThe Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation by Scott Carney, Jason MiklianPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/547462to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation
Author: Scott Carney, Jason Miklian
Narrator: Vikas Adam
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 25 minutes
Release date: March 29, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Asia
Publisher's Summary:
The deadliest storm in modern history ripped Pakistan in two and led the world to the brink of nuclear war when American and Soviet forces converged in the Bay of Bengal In November 1970, a storm set a collision course with the most de...2022-03-293h 25
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Title: The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation
Author: Scott Carney, Jason Miklian
Narrator: Vikas Adam
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 25 minutes
Release date: March 29, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
The deadliest storm in modern history ripped Pakistan in two and led the world to the brink of nuclear war when American and Soviet forces converged in the Bay of Bengal In November 1970, a storm set a collision course wi...2022-03-293h 25
#AmWritingSometimes You Can't Go with the Flow: Hacking Writing Energies in Episode 304 with Jess and KJHere’s the deal: Jess and I (KJ here) have been rolling with different energies lately. She’s letting the spirit move her. Being inspired. Putting time into other creative projects and inviting that to feed her soul. I’m stepping over other projects, telling the spirit I’m not home right now and keeping the spotlight in one place.In this episode, we talk about when you can—and can’t—go with the flow. How we handle it when other ideas beckon, but a deadline demands our attention. What we do between projects and why. And why KJ put...2022-02-2549 min#AmWritingSometimes You Can't Go with the Flow: Hacking Writing Energies in Episode 304 with Jess and KJHere’s the deal: Jess and I (KJ here) have been rolling with different energies lately. She’s letting the spirit move her. Being inspired. Putting time into other creative projects and inviting that to feed her soul. I’m stepping over other projects, telling the spirit I’m not home right now and keeping the spotlight in one place.
In this episode, we talk about when you can—and can’t—go with the flow. How we handle it when other ideas beckon, but a deadline demands our attention. What we do between projects and why. And why KJ puts a...2022-02-2549 min
The Corporate Director PodcastInsights for an Era of UncertaintyIn this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Dr. John Katsos, Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics at the American University of Sharjah and Jason Miklian, Senior researcher at the Center for Development and Environment at the University of Oslo take us inside their recent Harvard Business Review article, A New Crisis Playbook for an Uncertain World.2022-02-2338 min
PandemipoddenHow will the corona pandemic affect the role of organized crime and violent actors? Samtale med Jason Miklian2020-04-2000 min