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What if the things you’ve spent years trying to hide, change or smooth over are actually the very things that could help you stand out? What if the qualities you dismiss as flaws, quirks or weaknesses are exactly where your greatest strengths are hiding. In this episode of The Business of Stories, Susan talks to Crazy Successful author John Spencer Williams about why success doesn’t always happen despite the things that make us different - sometimes, it happens because of them. You’ll discover: The surprising reason your biggest flaw could...

What if the things you've spent years trying to hide, fix or tone down are actually some of your greatest business advantages? In this episode of Simple Business Dream Life, I'm joined by author and entrepreneur John Spencer Williams to talk about what it really takes to stand out in an increasingly noisy and competitive world. John has spent more than 20 years helping people create businesses, books and brands that stand out. He is the author of three bestselling books, translated into 10 languages, and his latest book, Crazy Successful, explores a fascinating idea: the very...

Underground and urban warfare have become the decisive battlegrounds of modern warfare, yet for a long time, military doctrine has been built to avoid both, said John Spencer, a retired U.S. Army major and chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point’s Modern War Institute. He’s repeatedly embedded himself in active war zones, from Gaza to Ukraine, and personally walked through the nearly two-mile-long Hamas tunnel, wide enough to drive a truck through, that led from Gaza City right up to the Israel-Gaza border wall. A leading expert on urban and underground warfare, he argues that subterranean warfare is spreading globally. He also argues that enemies of the West have deliberately weaponized the laws of war itself, using civilians as shields. How can democratic nations defend themselves when non-state actors intentionally weaponize civilian deaths to create political leverage? How are manipulated statistics and social media disinformation warping the public’s understanding of modern-day battlefield realities? And what do we keep getting wrong about modern warfare? Spencer is the author of the new book “Twenty Times I Almost Died: Life Lessons from the Edge of Survival.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

In this episode, John Spencer, an expert on urban warfare and retired U.S. Army officer, discusses the complexities of urban warfare, the misuse of the term 'genocide,' and the importance of understanding the facts and context behind civilian casualties in Gaza and Israel. Urban warfare challenges in Gaza Legal definition and misuse of 'genocide' Civilian vs. combatant casualties Israel's military tactics and civilian protection The impact of misinformation and propaganda in war Chapters 00:00 Understanding Genocide: Definitions and Misuse 05:32 Civilian Casualties: The Numbers Game 11:37 Urban Warfare: Challenges and Strategies 17:18 The Role of Media in Shaping Perceptions 23:09 The Ethics of Warfare: Intent vs. Impact 28:52 Fighting for Truth: The Challenge Ahead

On episode 55 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with retired U.S. Army officer John Spencer to discuss what is actually happening in the Iran war. John breaks down the four official objectives of the United States and also explores the broader geopolitical implications of the war. They also discuss the Iranian strategy, the Strait of Hormuz, NATO, and much more. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:50 - What's True and What's Not True? 0:10:00 - Where We're At Right Now 0:17:14 - Iran's Strategy 0:19:14 - The Strait of Hormuz 0:23:51 - The Official Objectives of the United States 0:37:45 - Israel's Objectives 0:41:16 - NATO 0:44:38 - Implications Beyond the Middle East 0:51:09 - Uranium 0:56:29 - Implications Within the Middle East 1:01:22 - The Final Word 1:02:31 - Outro Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian is joined by John Spencer , Chairman of Urban Warfare Studies at Madison Policy Forum, to discuss the critical military objectives in the escalating conflict with Iran. They break down the tactical necessity of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the potential for special operations to secure Iranian uranium, and why reports of 12-year-old recruits signal a regime in crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast, joins the show to break down how the U.S. and Israel are executing a 'neurological' campaign—using precision, targeted strikes on the Iranian Regime and its center of gravity. A strategy that’s as old as Clausewitz but more relevant than ever. How are the U.S. and Israel balancing the psychological impact of their precision strikes in tandem with the more traditional threat of brute force? What might this approach reveal about today’s conflicts, and how might it influence the next global showdown? ▪️ Times 03:25 Targeting as strategy 10:40 Neurological strike 20:16 An evolution in military affairs 26:30 Adaptation 30:48 Center of gravity 39:37 The missile program Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod , and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more content on our School of War Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Spencer is a retired U.S. Army Major and leading expert on urban warfare, known for his frontline experience, strategic insights, and influential writing on modern combat in cities. Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors below for making that possible: - Hirsch Organic Grass Fed Beef Organ Supplement: Triggernometry exclusive 10% off at https://hirschorganic.com/pages/trigger - Protect your wealth with The Pure Gold Company. Get your free investor guide at https://pure-gold.co/trigger - Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/TRIGGERNOMETRY 100% Discount for the first 1000 people. Dive deep into AI and Learn Automations, Build AI Agents, Make videos & images – all for free! Bonuses worth $5,100 if you join and attend. Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Shop Merch here - https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. 00:00 Introduction 05:50 What Is The Correct Way Of Looking At The Situation In Gaza? 16:57 Population Displacement In War 26:22 The Casualty Statistics 37:28 Was There A Three Month Food And Aid Blockade By Israel In Gaza? 49:19 Is Israel Playing Into Hamas' Hands? 01:02:10 Is It Even Possible To Defeat Hamas? 01:03:32 How Should Israel End This War? 01:15:20 What's The One Thing We're Not Talking About As A Society That We Really Should Be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

>Join Jocko Underground John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies w the Madison Policy Forum. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies w the Madison Policy Forum. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with urban warfare expert and scholar John Spencer. They discuss the ongoing war in Israel, the ideology of Hamas, their capture of western universities, the complexity of the tunnel system beneath Gaza, the underlying roots of anti-Semitism, and the reality of war in the mess of politics. John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, national security and military analyst, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare, military strategy, tactics, and other related topics. Considered one of the world’s leading experts on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. This episode was recorded on June 4th, 2024 Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://bit.ly/3KrWbS8 ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson - Links - For John Spencer: On X https://twitter.com/SpencerGuard?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website https://www.johnspenceronline.com/ Understanding Urban Warfare (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Urban-Warfare-Liam-Collins/dp/1912440350 The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender (Online guidebook) https://www.johnspenceronline.com/mini-manual-urbandefender Urban Warfare Project (Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-warfare-project/id1490714950 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Harris speaks with John Spencer about the reality of urban warfare and Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza. They discuss the nature of the Hamas attacks on October 7th, what was most surprising about the Hamas videos, the difficulty in distinguishing Hamas from the rest of the population, combatants as a reflection of a society's values, how many people have been killed in Gaza, the proportion of combatants and noncombatants, the double standards to which the IDF is held, the worst criticism that can be made of Israel and the IDF, intentions vs results, what is unique about the war in Gaza, Hamas's use of human shields, what it would mean to defeat Hamas, what the IDF has accomplished so far, the destruction of the Gaza tunnel system, the details of underground warfare, the rescue of hostages, how noncombatants become combatants, how difficult it is to interpret videos of combat, what victory would look like, the likely aftermath of the war, war with Hezbollah, Iran's attack on Israel, what to do about Iran, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe . Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That's why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life's most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

A live audience interviews John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, on urban warfare⁠—from ancient times through today. Order John Spencer’s new book, Connected Soldiers, here: https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Soldiers-Leadership-Social-Connections/dp/1640125124/ Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live or on Twitter at @PoliticsNMedia . Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear. Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live

Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has seen warfare return to the streets of Europe for the first time in decades, with Putin's troops launching major offensives to take key cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odessa. Both Ukrainian soldiers and civilians continue to mount fierce resistance against the occupiers throughout their country's urban terrain. But what is the history of urban warfare and what can it tell us about the future of this horrific new war? In this episode James is joined by John Spencer, a decorated American war veteran and Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the West Point US Military Academy, to find out more. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review while you're here! For more Warfare content, subscribe to our Warfare newsletter here. If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download, go to the Android or Apple store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.