We see it in Ukraine, Iran, and Gaza; cities are crucial military objectives. With dense populations and critical infrastructure, they are the decisive terrain of modern conflict. My guest today is John Spencer. John and I discuss the evolution of urban warfare in Ukraine.

Tomorrow on the Flash Traffic Podcast: special guest Ryan O’Leary, infantry company commander currently in Ukraine.

We discuss the peace process, including the bust that was the Anchorage summit, Trump's meeting with the Europeans on Monday, and what we currently know about the terms of a possible agreement. Listen and watch on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4wUq... Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/p0kXB6YXhNs

Episode 82—Barbed Wire and Tariffs Two Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Russian tariffs, North Koreans, electromagnetic deconfliction, barbed wire, and more! Listen to the full episode here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ant...

The Pentagon is restricting reporting. The National Guard moves toward Memphis. The DoD buying expensive knock-off drones. And more! Listen and watch on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4N1A... Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/1wUsqWUNUiM

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss nuclear weapons, commercial technology for the military, the drone innovation cycle, Ukrainian SOF/SSO, and more! Listen to the full episode here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ant...

Ukraine is learning from the drug cartels, and vice-versa. Listen to more on the Flash Traffic Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/616IiI0...

FPV drones pose a real risk to aircraft stored in the open on any airbase. Makes you wonder why Chinese entities have been buying farmland near U.S. military bases. Thomas Theiner@noclador.bsky.social returns to the podcast! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2zzy... YouTube: youtu.be/d-FyCpC2RSg

Today we talk about the assassination attempt on a Russian general, Starlink being disabled for the Russians, an Italian armored-car robbery, and a lot of FPV drone explosions! Links to the show: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7pTW... YouTube: youtu.be/JBGzQ1SALtU

Today, Eric and I talk about militarily military industrial complex scams and stupid Russians! Eric’s book, Sunflowers Grow Here: a.co/d/0ew392oh Episode on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0p7W... Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/1LLtACeRbtg

@junellebromfield Should I start making cooking videos ? 🤔

They Said It Couldn’t Happen, But It Just Did! After Spacebound, now another five of my songs have officially been aired on @amazingradio.us and honestly, I’m still letting it sink in & I couldn’t be more grateful. A huge thank you to everyone who’s been supporting this journey!

The first duty of any Govt is to keep the public safe. @thecccuk.bsky.social could not be clearer. On our current path, by 2050 nine in ten homes could be at risk of overheating and 40°C heatwaves may become common across the UK. That is why we need a dedicated Climate Protection Unit in No. 10.

Responding to news from Autotrader that new EVs are, on average, cheaper than new petrol cars for the second month running, ECIU's Colin Walker said: "Just like second hand EVs, new EVs are no longer any more expensive to buy than their petrol equivalents." eciu.net/media/press...

A rare African penguin chick has hatched at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, marking the first time in nearly 17 years the species has been born on the property. Details: https://www.khon2.com/maui-news/african-penguin-chick-hatches-maui/ 

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Fumo Patchouli Knowledge Music of the Day 359: The Who - Pinball Wizard Tommy (1969) · Rock This mage plays a mean pinball

"What can I do to help prepare them and benefit them?" 𝐐𝐮𝐲𝐧𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐬 opens up about the mindset he carried as a redshirt. He knew he was not going to play. So instead of just showing up, he made it his mission to make every single practice harder for the guys who were. Push them. Challenge

Termite Terrace Club Daily - May 16th 1931 - The Tree's Knees - Dir. Hugh Harman & Rudolf Ising 1936 - I’d Love To Take Orders From You - Dir. Tex Avery 1964 - The Iceman Ducketh - Dir. Phil Monroe and Maurice Noble #LooneyTunes

Double Dragon Gaiden is a very fun game to play, with a high replay value. In Survival mode, you earn tokens to buy new characters and other items. Gameplay with Abobo and Marian youtu.be/U0sAmJCXwQw #doubledragon #beatemup

We treat memory like a hard drive—hit play, get the truth. But our most confident memories are often the least reliable, shaped by emotion, hindsight, and social reinforcement. questionclass.com/why-are-we-s... #cognitivesciences #leadership #decisionmaking #psychology #questionclass

#MAGA #DonaldTrump #republicans #gop #politicssky #blacksky #USPOL #farleftsky #liberalsky #addtoliberalsky #progressivesky

Free trade and international alliances are out, tariffs and protectionism are in. Is this good news or bad news for the economy? (A story I still think about from @planetmoney.bsky.social @npr.org ) #tariffs #inflation #trump #economy

Virginians have always shown up, fighting back against every attack, every assault on democracy. That fire? It doesn’t stop tomorrow. April 21, polls open 6am–7pm. Same-day registration at your polling place. The ballot box is where we draw the line. The front line is democracy. #VoteYesVirginia

Still trying to figure out if a white outline might look better than black on the text but I added damage and health text. Also chance of a critical hit! Its 50% right now just for show. I realize this is a bit high😂 #indiegames

🚨FAKE NEWS ALERT🚨 Fox & Friends swapped in old footage to hide Trump wore a baseball cap at a dignified transfer. Because nothing honors fallen soldiers like editing reality to protect a grown man’s image. Even state TV would blush.

Watching Evil Under the Sun. Peter Ustinov, Diana Rigg, Maggie Smith, James Mason, Roddy McDowall. The old man in me thinks, they don’t make movies like this anymore, but they do,..the Knives Out movies

The U.S. has sent over $23 billion in military aid to Israel in the last 2 ½ years. The ICJ has ruled a plausible genocide is underway. Israel has defied the court. Congress keeps signing the checks.

Puffin Kiss Cam!

California’s future is on the ballot on June 2nd. Every vote in this primary is a chance to stand up for opportunity, affordability, and the California Dream. Ballots are out. Make your voice heard and vote for Xavier Becerra in the California primary.

Third dinger of the series for Christian Walker!

ME ME ME "I was shocked & traumatised" #JeremyAntoinette #COI #TasLibs #politas #taspol #auspol #ShutAYDC #corruption #Tasmania

#NEWS: Cornwall’s latest BikeBus has gone from strength to strength since its first ride at Christmas. Led by parents at St Uny Church of England Academy in Carbis Bay, with support from @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social, it’s helping cut congestion at the school gates.

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Out at Timbers training #RCTID Injured players Bonetig, Mosquera, and Antony are back participating in full speed drills. Pantemis is wearing a black mask to protect his nose & forehead Bassett (ankle) is still training on side. Caicedo visa update coming from Neville in the next hour.

ONE LAST COMM FOR 2024 SO PLEASE *FAUN* OVER IT SET FOR THE LOVELY @bonniebeevt.bsky.social !!!!!!

I.C.E. is a government-operated domestic terror organization. 🇺🇸

so just because we ended up putting a frog pond right in my dog place space really close to it. There’s a lot of sedges growing and we had this old tartar trough but believe it or not you cannot make a frog pond out of a metal trough. so I will describe what you’re looking at. in this thread 🧵

🚨 NEW special Diabetes Core Update #podcast The unexpected links between the kidneys and the heart. In this special episode Neil Skolnik explores the close relationship between cardiovascular risk and chronic kidney disease. 👂Listen now at: diabetesjournals.org/journals/pages/podcasts_whats_next

After 9 months, we're back!! Tonight, the men travel over state lines for a visit to Racine and RKC Third Coast. Sadly, there is no live stream, so stand by your socials for updates. Kick off 730pm, 2800 Ohio St, Racine, WI 53405 Starting roster news when we get it.

Reflex pick: Nanã by Polo & Pan.

when your child eats Goldfish or cheddar bunnies, the starches break down into sugar and coat the teeth in this sticky paste that clings into every groove. I can literally see it stuck in the deep pits of molars hours later. It’s worse than candy.

Lessons from RBG.

UHC promises care without poverty but surgery is still missing from many UHC plans. At WHA79, we’re saying clearly: surgery belongs in every UHC package. #SurgeryInUHC #GlobalSurgery #WHA79 #HealthEquity #Incision

If you're looking for some actual good news about the world, the latest episode of Total Nileation will give you just that! Link in bio.

I never tire of bears. These guys in my front 40 last couple of days.

BREAKING: 8 young Children from ages 1 to 14 were k.lled in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was a Domestic Dispute. The gunman is dead. Details to come. #domesticviolence #shooting #crime #breakingnews #breaking #mustangmedic #politics

Wales is not dead yet. Get out and vote #Cymru! #Annibyniaeth

Good morning ❤️‍🔥 ...Happy Caturday😻 #synthart #aiartist #oc #art #digitalart #aiart

WTF is this?

The 'Tank' is rolling and throwing #TarikSkubal KK KK KK KK after four innings #Tigers

This week's 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 will be on Spotify from 10am today. #EducationPodcast #EdTech #EduPod #GlobalEd #FutureOfLearning #LearningNeverStops #EduLeaders #PodcastRecommendations #EduPodcasters #LifelongLearning

THANK YOU!!! to the roughly 6,800 people that showed up to No Kings 3 in Johnson County, KS this morning!! This is just one small section of the SIX MILES of people lining Metcalf!! We appreciate every single one of you. 💙 #nk3joco @indivisible.org @50501movement.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social

Build Push-Up Strength From a Dead Stop With the Hand-Release Technique #fitness #fitnesstips #workout #health #gym #exercise

The Danger of Unlicensed Professionals Watch The Jamal Bryant Podcast "Let's Be Clear" - Out NOW on YouTube! #JamalBryantPodcast #JamalBryant #Podcast #Credentials #Doctor #College #Housing #Politics #Scandal #Reality #BlackFamilies #BlackHomeownership #BlackOwned #BlackCommunity

More of Mr Oriole. I turned down the color saturation a touch because he's SO bright orange! #birds

Yeah. Lio Rush is definitely a Blackheart Wendigo. Shoutout to Until Dawn. 🫡 #AEWDynamite

ABS confirmed in #Giants at #Brewers (Bot 8). Sal Frelick challenged the called strike. Called strike confirmed. HP: Edwin Jimenez | Upheld 58.6% (17/29). Later: Sal Frelick grounds out to first baseman Rafael Devers.

Happy Friday everyone 🥰😎🥳