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Headlines and HistoryEp 52: Study Guide Series. Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 5: Israel Part 2Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week on the Study Guide Series: Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 5: Israel Part 2. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ 2025-05-2733 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 51: Study Guide Series. Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 4: Israel Part 1Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week on the Study Guide Series: Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 4: Israel Part 1. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ 2025-05-1932 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 50: Study Guide Series. Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 3: Akkadia and BabylonWelcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week on the Study Guide Series: Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 3: Akkadia and Babylon. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ 2025-05-1030 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 49: Study Guide Series. Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 2: SumerWelcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week on the Study Guide Series: Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 2: Sumer. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ 2025-04-0130 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 48: Study Guide Series. Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 1: The Middle EastWelcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we start a new Study Guide Series. The topic? Operation Spartan Shield. Chapter 1: The Middle East. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ Sources: 1. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27577.What_Went_Wrong_The_Clash_Between_Islam_Modernity_in_the_Middle_East 2. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/569407.The_Middle_East 3. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/78107.A_Peace_to_End_All_Peace 2025-02-1745 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 47: Israel-Palestine Response Part 2. Biblical Rights and Children in Combat.Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we talk Israel-Palestine again in response to questions that came after our mini-series. Here is Part 2: Biblical Rights and Children in Combat. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ **I do not speak for the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.** 2025-02-1330 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 46: Israel-Palestine Response Part 1. Right of Return and ExpansionWelcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we talk Israel-Palestine again in response to questions that came after our mini-series. Here is Part 1: Right of Return and Expansion. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ **I do not speak for the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.** 2025-02-0732 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 45: Syria's Civil War. Part 2: After the Fall and What's Next?Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we tackle the Syrian Civil War with Part 2: After the Fall and What's Next? Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ **I do not speak for the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.** 2025-01-2538 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 44: Syria's Civil War. Part 1: Background of Assad's FallWelcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we tackle the Syrian Civil War with Part 1: Background of Assad's Fall. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ **I do not speak for the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.** 2025-01-2235 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 43: Israel-Palestine Part 3. Morality and Ethics on Oct 7Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we begin a multipart series on the heady arguments over Israel and Palestine. This week: morality and ethics on Oct 7. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ **I do not speak for the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.** 2025-01-1852 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 42: Israel-Palestine Part 2. Genocide and Right To ExistWelcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we begin a multipart series on the heady arguments over Israel and Palestine. This week: genocide and the right to exist. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ **I do not speak for the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.** 2025-01-1444 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 41: Israel-Palestine Part 1. Origins and ReligionWelcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we begin a multipart series on the heady arguments over Israel and Palestine. This week: origins and religion. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ **I do not speak for the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.** 2025-01-0930 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 40: A Brief Hiatus and IsraelWelcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we return after a brief hiatus and discuss a bit of my recent trip to Israel. We start with a show update and then hit some trip highlights. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com ------------------------------ **I do not speak for the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my own.** 2025-01-0240 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 39: U.S. World Police? (Part 3 with LTC Stephen Totter)Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we have a special guest returning to the show: LTC Stephen Totter. For those that have been with us since the start, you will remember LTC Totter joining us to discuss his time in Iraq, his views on the international order, and even some advice in the real estate world. This week we have him back to talk about the United States' role in policing the world, who it benefits, who it hurts, and if such activity should even occur at all. We cover events from...2024-12-041h 07

Headlines and HistoryEp 38: U.S. World Police? (Part 2 with LTC Stephen Totter)Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we have a special guest returning to the show: LTC Stephen Totter. For those that have been with us since the start, you will remember LTC Totter joining us to discuss his time in Iraq, his views on the international order, and even some advice in the real estate world. This week we have him back to talk about the United States' role in policing the world, who it benefits, who it hurts, and if such activity should even occur at all. We cover events from...2024-11-2755 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 37: The New Axis of Evil? (Part 1)Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week I cover in full a topic that I've talked around in the past: the new axis of evil...or is it? For many, Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea are a group of adversaries that are seen as working together as a counterbalance to the West. Is that really the case? Is China and Russia's participation in BRICS just for economic gain or is their membership more sinister? Do the other partners approve of North Koreans fighting in Russia or do they not care? This week...2024-11-2054 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 36: A Conversation with LTC Lisa Bennet. Ukraine, NATO, Putin, and Trump.Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week LTC Lisa Bennet joins us--again--for a conversation spanning a wide range of topics that includes Russia, NATO, Ukraine, Putin, Zelensky, and Trump. Lisa is an Army intelligence veteran with nearly 30 years' experience that includes numerous deployments overseas. She spent approximately three years with United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) and leans on that experience to educate us on the Ukraine-Russia war, European geopolitics, and what the upcoming U.S. presidential term may mean for the war. Thanks for joining Lisa and me this week and...2024-11-131h 06 $What\'s Yer Weird Story?$ What's Yer Weird Story?Ep 326- “Turns Out, The Knucklehead Was Wrong” Ep 326- This week we are joined by military intelligence officer, former sworn organized crime investigator, and host of the Headlines In History podcast, Jon Molik. And for a number of years, Jon was a paid eavesdropper for the state of New York. Jon shares some stories from his time tapping wires as well as how that whole thing works. It’s a interesting occupation and some fantastic stories and a look behind law enforcement on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast! 2024-11-121h 20

Headlines and HistoryEp 35: A Conversation with Ryan McBeth. Iraq, Ukraine, Drone Warfare, and AeroMedLab.Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week Ryan McBeth joins us for a conversation spanning a wide range of topics that include Iraq, military weapons, American history, Ukraine, drone warfare, and his employer, AeroMedLab. Ryan is an expert in C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), military weapons (from today and yesterday), cyber targeting, and disinformation. Join Ryan and I for a lighthearted conversation about serious topics, this week, on Headlines and History. Want to support the show? Visit https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Be su...2024-11-061h 09

Rise Above with Kevin LanningInside the Underworld of Wiretapping: A Military Officer’s Journey to Organized CrimeStep into the world of wiretaps and covert investigations with Jon Molik, a veteran detective and wiretap expert. In this in-depth interview, Jon reveals the fascinating techniques and challenges behind catching criminals on tape, sharing some of the most unexpected and humorous moments he’s experienced in law enforcement. Now living a sober life, Jon also discusses his personal journey to sobriety, reflecting on how it has impacted his perspective on his work, life, and resilience. This episode offers a unique look into the highs and lows of investigative work, the realities of life after law enforcement, and an in...2024-11-041h 06

Headlines and HistoryEp 34: Strategy, Diplomacy, Iran, Israel, and Clausewitz.Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week I ask you to join me for a quasi-rant. Over the past few weeks we've seen multiple attacks by Israel and Iran against each other, and as you might imagine, online prognosticators and analysts abound. What I've noticed is a lack of understanding about, or acceptance of, the diplomatic angles of these military engagements. As Carl von Clausewitz said many years ago, war is a tool used by nation-states to further political desires. In other words, diplomacy and strategic goals always provide the foundations of military...2024-10-3049 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 33: What Is the Intelligence Community?Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we take a step back and answer a basic question: What is the Intelligence Community? This podcast covers foreign affairs and military conflict, but my experience in the intelligence field often leads to my discussing intelligence-related matters. Therefore, it makes sense that I explain what that is so all listeners can be on the same page. So, I'll discuss such topics like what the differences are between the CIA and NGA. What is military intelligence and how does it relate to the bigger picture. And how...2024-10-231h 08

Headlines and HistoryEp 32: The Battle of Saratoga with Dark History PodcastIn this latest episode of Headlines and History we have finally arrived at the collaboration event of the Battle of Saratoga. Join me, Jon Molik of Headlines and History, and Rob Bradley from Dark History, as we banter on about many aspects of the battle. We discuss tactics, operations, leaders, and effects. Find out how the battle was really two in one, how a traitor led America to victory, and why this plot of land in upstate New York became the place upon which the revolution's turning point played out. Enjoy! Visit Dark History Podcast! to listen t...2024-10-1642 min

Dark History: Where The Darkness See’s The LightS3 E21: Turning Tides: The Battle of SaratogaSend us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁 Join us for an exhilarating collaborative episode as we dive into one of the pivotal moments of the American Revolutionary War: the Battle of Saratoga! In this special installment, I’m thrilled to team up with Jon Molik from Headlines and History, bringing together our insights and passion for storytelling.In this episode, we unravel the strategic brilliance and fierce combat that marked this critical turning point in 1777. Discover how this battle didn’t just change the course of the war, but also hel...2024-10-0945 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 31: What Was Hezbollah?Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we discuss the most popular topic in the foreign affairs space: Hezbollah. The Islamic Republic of Iran's original proxy, once a major force in the region, has been dealt numerous blows by Israel over the past few weeks in what some consider the most audacious and effective intelligence operations in history. Multiple leaders, to include Hassan Nasrallah, are dead and the organization is reeling. Join me today as we discuss the organization's history, its purpose, and what it might become, if anything, in the future. 2024-10-0956 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 30: Venezuela Today with CSIS Fellow Alex WinklerIn this latest episode of Headlines and History we have a pointed conversation with Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Fellow Alex Winkler. Alex, a native Venezuelan, is an expert on her home country's politics and staunch supporter of democracy. We address a range of topics that include the ills of socialism, the dictatorships of Hugo Chavez and Nicholas Maduro, and how the United States could do more to protect the everyday Venezuelan. Be sure to visit https://www.csis.org/people/alexandra-winkler to see all of Alex's work. Enjoy! Want to support the show? 2024-10-0254 min

Headlines and HistoryH&H Extra!: Hassan Nasrallah is Dead. Now What?Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike own September 27, 2024. Join me to discuss what this means for the region, how Iran will respond, who will replace him, and if Israel has completed its mission on this H&H Extra! episode of Headlines and History. Want to support the show? Visit https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com **I do not speak of the United States Army, the National Guard, or the government in any way. All opinions are my...2024-09-2938 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 29: Bolívar, Chávez, and Maduro. A Concise History of Venezuela.In this latest episode of Headlines and History we explore the history of Venezuela through three of its more influential leaders: Simón Bolívar, Hugo Chávez, and Nicolás Maduro. This we are doing in preparation for next week's show when I sit down with Alexandra Winkler, a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) fellow to discuss the current state of Venezuela. We will begin with how and why Simón Bolívar came to create an independent Venezuela, followed by how Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, through socialist principles and egomania, ruined it. Enjoy!2024-09-251h 06

Headlines and HistoryEp 28: Israel's Pager OperationIn this latest episode of Headlines and History we discuss what might be the greatest intelligence operation in history: Israel's decision to detonate thousands of pagers worn by Hezbollah members in Lebanon. While Israel has not claimed responsibility, so we don't know for sure, it seems most likely Israel is responsible given they are the only regional entity to have the capability and motive. How did they do it? And why? Is this part of a larger operation to come? Was it an accident? We discuss these questions and more on this week's episode. Enjoy! Want to...2024-09-1854 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 27: Linda Sun. China's Source in New York.In this latest episode of Headlines and History we discuss Linda Sun and her time in New York State government working for two governors and the Chinese Communist Party. She was indicted this week by the Eastern District of New York for working to influence New York politics in a way that supported the People's Republic of China and hurt Taiwan. As we discuss, I wouldn't call her a spy per se, but she worked for an adversary nonetheless, and will likely be found guilty of her alleged crimes. Also is there a historical example that mirrors Sun's behavior...2024-09-111h 13

Intuitive Conversations with Doug133 Intuitive Military Intelligence - Jon MolikThe Power of Empathy and Leadership in Challenging Careers In this episode, Doug Beitz sits down with Jon Molik to discuss the profound impact of empathy and intuition in leadership roles within high-stress professions, such as firefighting, law enforcement, and the military. Jon shares his personal journey, revealing how his experiences shaped his understanding of empathy and its critical role in effective leadership. The conversation kicks off with Jon reflecting on how personal struggles led him to appreciate the power of empathy. He recounts how, during difficult times in his life, the empathy shown by...2024-09-101h 09

Headlines and HistoryEp 26: INTEL Summit 2024. AI, China, Elections, and Space.In this latest episode of Headlines and History we review my time at the 2024 Intelligence and National Security Summit hosted in the Washington D.C. area in late August. The summit is designed to bring together intelligence leaders in government, industry, and academia to network and devise ways to make collaboration easier and more efficient. Many topics were discussed during the plenary panels and breakout sessions, but a few key topics stood out: artificial intelligence, China, election interference, and the Space domain. Join me as I discuss the event's highlights and how these topics, and more, affect the foreign...2024-09-041h 09

Headlines and HistoryEp 25: Retrospection 1. Haiti, Iran, Israel, Kursk, and the Houthis.In this latest episode of Headlines and History we take our first look back since the show began. We've covered a good deal of topics and it is a good time to see how each has evolved. We revisit such characters as "Barbecue" in Haiti, groups like Yemen's Houthis, and tense situations like Iran and Israel. Retrospections will drop occasionally in our journey, so stay tuned and as always...enjoy! Want to support the show? Visit https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@h...2024-08-2849 min

The Above The Bar PodcastHow Does Military Intelligence Effect Understanding Of Global Affairs| Jon MolikEpisode Summary: Insights with Jon Molik on The Above The Bar Podcast In this enlightening episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, we were joined by Jon Molik, a seasoned intelligence professional with extensive experience spanning nearly three decades in various high-stakes environments. As a Senior Intelligence Warrant Officer in the New York Army National Guard and a former Organized Crime Investigator with the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Jon brought a wealth of knowledge and firsthand insights into the intricate world of intelligence and investigations. During our discussion, Jon provided an in-depth an...2024-08-221h 02

Headlines and HistoryEp 24: What is happening in Kursk?In this latest episode of Headlines and History we talk about the story on everyone's mind...Kursk. I explain in American military doctrinal terms what the Ukrainians accomplished on August 6th, 2024, and if they were effective. I discuss whether the prognosticators are correct on what this operation means for the war against Russia and if President Putin can do anything about it. We wrap up by comparing this operation to others in history in an attempt to discern what just might happen going forward. Enjoy! Want to support the show? Visit https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast 2024-08-211h 09

Headlines and HistoryEp 23: A conversation with Chana Studley. PTSD, Wellbeing, Addiction, Anxiety, and Jerusalem.In this latest episode of Headlines and History I speak with Chana Studley, an author, counselor, and academy award winner, about her mission to help those suffering with mental health issues. Her latest book--Beyond Diagnosis. A Paradigm Shift from Pathology to Innate Health--shares 45 personal stories of recovery. During the conversation we tackle topics such as PTSD, overall wellbeing, addition, anxiety, and more. Chana resides in Jerusalem which also becomes a topic we discuss given the current state of affairs in Israel. Enjoy! Want to support the show? Want photos? Visit https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast 2024-08-141h 17

Transacting Value PodcastTransforming Adversity into Empathetic LeadershipBecome a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback!Ever wondered how empathy can transform a military career? Join us on Transacting Value as we sit down with Jon Malek, host of the Headlines in History podcast, who opens up about his extraordinary journey from a middle-class upbringing in upstate New York to a distinguished career in the Army National Guard. At just 17, Jon enlisted, driven by a fascination with military intelligence sparked by his family. His story is one of resilience and dedication, illustrated poignantly through his first deployment in 2005 and the profound impact it...2024-08-1250 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 22: My Iraq Story (Part 6). Epilogue: Funny--and not so funny--stories.In this latest episode of Headlines and History we finish our series on my time in Iraq by discussing some leftover funny, and not-so-funny, tales. We start with a broken finger from a guy with a back tattoo, find ourselves in the literal crosshairs of a General, and end with a Soldier who refused to shower for weeks while deployed. Enjoy! Want to support the show? Want photos? Visit https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com Dark History Podcast!2024-08-0758 min

Locked In with Ian BickWiretap Expert Reveals the Hidden World of Catching Criminals On Tape | Jon MolikDive into the intriguing world of wiretaps with a seasoned investigator as he exposes the secrets and techniques behind surveillance operations. Discover the surprising truth about how wiretaps work, the challenges investigators face, and hear the most hilarious and unexpected thing a criminal has ever said while being wiretapped. This eye-opening and entertaining account offers a unique glimpse into the life of a wiretap investigator and the moments that make the job unforgettable.Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=enhttps://ianbick...2024-08-051h 43

Headlines and HistoryEp 21: My Iraq Story (Part 5). Iraq in 2005In this latest episode of Headlines and History we continue our series on my time in Iraq by discussing the overall environment in 2005 and which events shaped the threat landscape. Tactics were changing, voting was happening, and foreign fighters were slaughtering civilians. The sectarian violence that began in late 2005 led directly to the decision to surge forces in the next couple years. Enjoy! Want to support the show? Want more photos? Visit https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Email: jonmolik@headlinesandhistory.com D...2024-07-311h 04

Ju$t Figure It OutPurpose, Motivation, Direction - Jon MolikIn this episode, we chat with Jon Molik, a senior intelligence warrant officer in the New York Army National Guard and the host of *Headlines and History with Jon Molik*. Jon brings nearly 30 years of experience from the organized crime unit of the New York State Attorney General’s Office to his current role, blending military intelligence with a passion for historical context. Jon shares how his podcast began during his deployment in Kuwait in 2020, where he and his team created a classified podcast to present intelligence updates. The idea evolved into *Headlines and History*, where he ex...2024-07-2931 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 20: My Iraq Story (Part 4). Daily Duties and MurderIn this latest episode of Headlines and History we continue our series on my time in Iraq by discussing what daily life was like during Operation Iraqi Freedom III. I also cover the most tragic event of our deployment and quite possible, the most tragic of the whole war. We learned all too keenly that defending Americans from the enemy was hard enough but not as hard as defending Americans against ourselves. Want to support the show? Want more photos? Visit https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for...2024-07-2458 min

Snack A Little, Talk A LittleStaying Two Steps AheadMark and Jana (mostly Jana) sip on blackberry lime soda while they chat with their guest, Jon Molik, host of Headlines and History podcast. On this second chat with Jon, national security is the topic du jour and Jon brings it! 2024-07-221h 13

Headlines and HistoryEp 19: My Iraq Story (Part 3). Kuwait, Iraq Begins, and the Kinetic EnvironmentIn this latest episode of Headlines and History we continue our series on my time in Iraq by discussing my few weeks in Kuwait and what FOB Danger looked like in Iraq. I also discuss the kinetic environment, sleeping and working, and why a pond was next to my hooch. Lastly, I open with a few comments I forgot to address previously on why the Bush Administration was in Iraq in the first place. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Want to support the show? Want more photos? Visit...2024-07-171h 03

Headlines and HistoryEp 18: My Iraq Story (Part 2). Fort Drum and Why Bush Did ItIn this latest episode of Headlines and History we continue our series on my time in Iraq by discussing pre-deployment training at Fort Dum, NY, while considering why President George W. Bush sent us in the first place. I'll discuss some interesting stories like living in World War II barracks with moldy bathrooms, lieutenants tellings senior enlisted members to "at ease" in front of hundreds, and poking training land mines with sticks in a volleyball court. Enjoy! Be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Want to support the show? Want more photos? 2024-07-1054 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 17: My Iraq Story (Part 1). How It Started For MeIn this episode of Headlines and History, I discuss the call to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III in 2005. The story beings with my joining the New York Army National Guard, what the political zeitgeist was, and how a National Guard Division Headquarters (42d Infantry Division) took command in combat for the first time since the Korean War. Be sure to visit Headlines and History for more! Want to support the show? https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Visit YouTube and Instagram for video clips! Head to Spangler Forge for all y...2024-07-0353 min

Pop & Mag’s PinecastHeadlines And HistoryThis week while Popper is out, Jon Molik from the Headlines and History Podcast stops by to talk about TikTok, China, classified documents, and other current events. Check out his podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/headlines-and-history/id1734853923, the Youtube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 2024-07-0258 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 16: The TikTok ThreatThis week's episode is all about TikTok. I conducted a YouTube live event on Saturday, June 22nd, and am republishing the talk here. In it I discuss why TikTok is not alone (that potentially all Chinese-owned technology companies are a problem), how the United States is not the only country concerned with its data collection strategies, and how American companies are using your data differently. Enjoy! Be sure to visit Headlines and History for more! Want to support the show? https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Visit YouTube and Instagram for video clips! H...2024-06-2654 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 15: How Niger's Latest Coup Benefits Russia and ChinaIn this episode we explore Niger's latest military coup, what it means for Africa and relations with Russia, China, and the United States. We discuss why Niger is prone to military coups--seven constitutions in about 60 years--and what, if anything, can be done about it, and if the United States will maintain relations with Niger in the coming years. **I do not speak for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the United States government. All opinions are my own.** Want to support the show? Visit our Patreon for more. Visit the...2024-06-1952 min

Snack A Little, Talk A LittleStaying One Step AheadThe show starts with homemade Halva Butter Cups. After the chocolaty treat, Mark and Jana welcome Jon Molik to the show. Jon is a Senior Intelligence Warrant Officer In the New York Army National Guard. He has nearly 30 years of experience in intelligence and shares his opinions based on what he's seen and, experienced, learned. Dive in, listen, learn and enjoy!2024-06-171h 31

Dark History: Where The Darkness See’s The LightS3 E12: Hell Hath No FurySend us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁Throughout history, several women have earned notoriety for their actions and the impact they had on society. These women, often wielding considerable power and influence, left behind legacies marred by violence, cruelty, and controversy. One of the most infamous women in history is Elizabeth Báthory, who we've covered in a previous episode, but if you have listen to that one Elizabeth was a Hungarian noblewoman from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Known as the "Blood Countess," Báthory is often cited as one...2024-06-1229 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 14: The Iraq War, National Guard in New York City, and Real Estate. A Conversation with LTC Stephen Totter.In this episode I speak with LTC Stephen Totter, the senior Joint Intelligence Officer for Joint Task Force Empire Shield in New York City, a senior Intelligence Mentor for the New York Army National Guard, a civilian attorney, and real estate investor. LTC Totter shares his experience in Iraq, his thoughts on Iraq's future, how to lead intelligence teams while stateside, and how he uses intelligence training to advance his real estate career. Enjoy! Want to support the show? Visit Support! Want Shorts? Headlines and History YouTube Visit https://spanglerforge.com for all y...2024-06-121h 07

The Scuttlebutt: Understanding Military CultureVeterans Open ConversationVBC Scuttlebutt is a virtual watering hole where camaraderie and connection flow as freely as laughter and shared stories. Join us to swap stories, good and bad, at home and overseas, old and new. At the VBC, veterans from every era and branch are drawn together by the warm glow of shared purpose. The stories bridge the gap and the years with veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, late Cold War, Iraq and Afghanistan, and other eras and deployments. Non-veterans also join the circle, eager to understand, to listen, to learn.2024-06-101h 42

Headlines and HistoryEp 13: A conversation with LTC Lisa Bennett. Ukraine, NATO, and Russia.LTC Lisa Bennett is currently the Senior Intelligence Mentor for the New York Army National Guard. She recently spent three years in Germany, as both an Intelligence Planner and Analysis and Control (ACE) Chief, working for U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command. Our conversation focuses on Ukraine's efforts to defend itself against the Russian invasion of their land but also touches on China, Vladimir Putin, NATO, and her service. Enjoy! **All opinions expressed in the interview are those of the participants and do not reflect those of the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense (DoD...2024-06-041h 06

Headlines and HistoryEp 12: After President Ebrahim RaisiIn this episode of Headlines and History we discuss the helicopter crash that killed Iran's President and Foreign Minister last week, who or what was responsible for the crash, what happens next, and who the next president might be. Check out https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Visit https://spanglerforge.com for all your outdoor knife and blacksmith needs! Check out my interview on The Mediocre Observer here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GbQsvpiNib7MOiqWMs7Ec?si=3oge-f3RSEaZTUKnvxIdtw Show sources: 1. https://apnews.com/article/helicopter-iran-raisi-crash-azerbaijan-3ef9fe5772fb06f6d9d...2024-05-3150 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 11: The Fentanyl Crisis and ChinaWhat is the connection between China and America's current fentanyl crisis? Is the Chinese Communist Party involved? Does the Taliban play a role? In this episode we tackle this challenging topic and hope to shed light on what the "crisis" really is. For more be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com 2024-05-2246 min

Headlines and HistoryEp 10: A Conversation with LTC Shawn Tabankin. Africa, China, and the Middle East.LTC Shawn Tabankin is the deputy operations officer (G3) for the New York Army National Guard. During his over 25 years of service, LTC Tabankin has served in numerous combat roles and brings a wealth of experience to a conversation on foreign affairs from multiple perspectives. In this episode we discuss his time in Djibouti, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and his opinions of today's great power competition. **All opinions are our own and do not represent those of the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.** Support the Show! Visit https://headlinesandhistory...2024-05-151h 04

Headlines and HistoryEpisode 9: Potential Hamas CeasefireIn this episode we discuss the potential ceasefire deal on the table between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Both sides have acknowledged a deal is pending, however, neither has agreed officially. We discuss what led to the negotiations, what may come of them, who Hamas is as an organization, and why a ceasefire is even a possibility. For more be sure to check out https://headlinesandhistory.com 2024-05-1055 min

Headlines and HistoryEpisode 8: Blinken in ChinaIn this episode we examine Secretary of State Antony Blinker’s most recent trip to China, learn what was discussed, and identify why this trip is important. We also look into the Chinese Communist Party’s behavior with other nations, particularly the United States, and whether they are “playing by the rules.” 2024-04-3044 min

Headlines and HistoryEpisode 7: Iran’s Latest EscalationIran and Israel have been at odds over religion and politics, arguably, for millennia. In this episode we discuss the most recent attack by Iran on Israel in response to an assassination of 7 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leaders in Damascus and attempt to predict where the feud is headed. Also, we dive into the history of both nations and look to identify the roots of conflict.2024-04-2457 min

Headlines and HistoryEpisode 6: NATO turns 75.The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) turns 75 this April. In this episode we explore NATO's origins, its history, and discuss why NATO is so relevant to today's foreign affairs landscape. Want to support the show? Check out…https://www.patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Visit YouTube for video clips and episodes 2024-04-111h 02

Headlines and HistoryEpisode 5: ISIS in MoscowThis episode we discuss the terror attack at the Crocus Music Center in downtown Moscow which left almost 140 dead. We will compare and contrast those likely possible, landing on the obvious, ISIS, and discuss who ISIS is and why they would conduct such a gruesome assault. 2024-03-2835 min

Headlines and HistoryEpisode 4: The Houthi StoryThis episode we discuss the origins of Yemen's Houthi movement, or Ansar Allah, and how a local civil war morphed into an international concern. 2024-03-2136 min

The Marketing Mix: Thought-starters for B2B Business LeadersAI in Marketing: How to get started on your AI journeyAre we ready to take advantage of AI in Marketing yet?Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is quoted as saying that AI could automate 95% of tasks currently performed by marketing agencies. I don’t agree with the number, but it’s a bold enough statement to pay attention to. And, for sure, AI is going to have a significant impact on how we “do” marketing over the next few years.So in this episode, I talk through the options that marketers should consider as they start to look into AI; share some examples and use...2024-03-2026 min

Headlines and HistoryEpisode 3: ODNI Annual Threat AssessmentThis episode we will be discussing the major points found within this year's Office of the Director of National Intelligence's threat assessment: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. How much of a threat are they and what what is the U.S. doing to mitigate the threats? 2024-03-1440 min

Headlines and HistoryEpisode 2: The Haiti Gang CrisisThis episode we discuss the gang crisis in Haiti, compare it to others, and predict a solution. 2024-03-1021 min

Headlines and HistoryEpisode 1: German Audio Leak, Ukraine, and PutinThe German military made a mistake this week when they didn’t encrypt a private conversation with multiple senior military leaders discussing Ukraine. What is the fallout? Has it happened before? 2024-03-0728 min

Headlines and HistoryHeadline and History Podcast TrailerA brief discussion of why we are here. Enjoy! 2024-03-0702 min

SGYM3 Coffee TalkCT: Jon MolikJon Molik, Youth Minister and Media Coordinator (Fr. Sean's lackey, depends on who you ask) at St. John Paul II Community in Lakeview is joining for a cup today. We're continuing the game and chatting about ministry, life, and World Youth Day.2021-03-231h 01