Rod Whiting
@rod-whiting.bsky.social
Broadcaster; Media Trainer & Communications Coach; former journalist; Military stuff way back. I was once certain about everything, but now doubt is my constant companion.
Keir Starmer’s incremental increase in defence spending sends the right signals. But anyone thinking this comes close to reversing thirty years of decline needs to read former SAS soldier Robin Horsfall’s excellent Substack: bit.ly/4h2Ke1Y 🧵1/3
New defence spending.
What we need. What we must do.
bit.ly
February 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Keir Starmer’s incremental increase in defence spending sends the right signals. But anyone thinking this comes close to reversing thirty years of decline needs to read former SAS soldier Robin Horsfall’s excellent Substack: bit.ly/4h2Ke1Y 🧵1/3
Is anyone truly surprised? Trump's intentions have always been crystal clear, and Hegseth’s remarks shouldn’t be brushed aside. The US drawbridge is up. This presents an opportunity for Britain to reclaim influence in Europe, working with the Baltic nations to re-prioritize European defense policy.
“I’m here today to directly and unambiguously express that stark strategic realities prevent the United States from being the primary guarantor of security in Europe.”
US Secretary of Defence, February 12, 2025.
Everything changed today.
US Secretary of Defence, February 12, 2025.
Everything changed today.
February 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Is anyone truly surprised? Trump's intentions have always been crystal clear, and Hegseth’s remarks shouldn’t be brushed aside. The US drawbridge is up. This presents an opportunity for Britain to reclaim influence in Europe, working with the Baltic nations to re-prioritize European defense policy.
Good for Sam Altman. Nothing good can come from Musk owning X and the world's leading AI programme. Rupert Murdoch weaponized information; Musk would weaponize intelligence itself. Suddenly, old-school media moguls start looking quaint. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk-led group makes surprise bid of nearly $100bn for OpenAI
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO and co-founder, responded that he would not accept and offered to buy X instead
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Good for Sam Altman. Nothing good can come from Musk owning X and the world's leading AI programme. Rupert Murdoch weaponized information; Musk would weaponize intelligence itself. Suddenly, old-school media moguls start looking quaint. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Abso-ruddy-lutely!
So it's dangerous for China to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
January 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Abso-ruddy-lutely!
Delighted my 'Loving Your Garden' podcast has reached another milestone. It's a humble hobby site but we have some amazing guests. Here's a Link to our latest episode with Cut Flower Farmer Roz Chandler but take a look back at previous episodes for a topic to suit: www.buzzsprout.com/1904093/epis...
January 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Delighted my 'Loving Your Garden' podcast has reached another milestone. It's a humble hobby site but we have some amazing guests. Here's a Link to our latest episode with Cut Flower Farmer Roz Chandler but take a look back at previous episodes for a topic to suit: www.buzzsprout.com/1904093/epis...
It's likely no coincidence that the observed collapse of editorial standards in recent years corresponds to the rise of Social media. Until we learn to tame this beast (we will), we'll have to continue to endure absurdities like this. apple.news/AehSxVMmRQIy...
Elon Musk’s father believes ‘good chance’ Tommy Robinson will become prime minister — The Independent
Elon Musk’s father believes there is a “good chance” Tommy Robinson will become prime minister.
apple.news
January 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It's likely no coincidence that the observed collapse of editorial standards in recent years corresponds to the rise of Social media. Until we learn to tame this beast (we will), we'll have to continue to endure absurdities like this. apple.news/AehSxVMmRQIy...
Reposted by Rod Whiting
“‘Not every editorial judgment is a reflection of a malign force,’ [The Post’s opinions editor David] Shipley said in [a] statement.”
(ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛᴏʀ: ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ *ɴᴏᴛ* ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛɪᴄᴜʟᴀʀʟʏ ʀᴇᴀꜱꜱᴜʀɪɴɢ ᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴀʏ.)
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/b...
(ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛᴏʀ: ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ *ɴᴏᴛ* ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛɪᴄᴜʟᴀʀʟʏ ʀᴇᴀꜱꜱᴜʀɪɴɢ ᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴀʏ.)
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/b...
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed (Gift Article)
The cartoon, by Ann Telnaes, depicted the owner of The Post, Jeff Bezos, and other billionaires genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“‘Not every editorial judgment is a reflection of a malign force,’ [The Post’s opinions editor David] Shipley said in [a] statement.”
(ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛᴏʀ: ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ *ɴᴏᴛ* ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛɪᴄᴜʟᴀʀʟʏ ʀᴇᴀꜱꜱᴜʀɪɴɢ ᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴀʏ.)
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/b...
(ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛᴏʀ: ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ *ɴᴏᴛ* ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛɪᴄᴜʟᴀʀʟʏ ʀᴇᴀꜱꜱᴜʀɪɴɢ ᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴀʏ.)
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/b...
Happy birthday to one of the great musicians of my generation - John Paul Jones (79). Churlish then not to offer 6 minutes 16" of pure perfection with John Paul, Robert, Jimmy and Bonzo on @boomradio.co.uk's wild child Boom Rock from 10am: www.boomradiouk.com/boom-rock/
January 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Happy birthday to one of the great musicians of my generation - John Paul Jones (79). Churlish then not to offer 6 minutes 16" of pure perfection with John Paul, Robert, Jimmy and Bonzo on @boomradio.co.uk's wild child Boom Rock from 10am: www.boomradiouk.com/boom-rock/
All set for another week of shows starting today from 10-midday on @boomradio.co.uk's wild child, Boom Rock.
Treats today include the Patti Smith Group, Led Zeppelin (naturally), and birthday boys: Jethro Tull drummer Clive Bunker, & Jeff Lynne. Ask Alexa or tune in online - bring your air guitar!
Treats today include the Patti Smith Group, Led Zeppelin (naturally), and birthday boys: Jethro Tull drummer Clive Bunker, & Jeff Lynne. Ask Alexa or tune in online - bring your air guitar!
December 30, 2024 at 7:39 AM
All set for another week of shows starting today from 10-midday on @boomradio.co.uk's wild child, Boom Rock.
Treats today include the Patti Smith Group, Led Zeppelin (naturally), and birthday boys: Jethro Tull drummer Clive Bunker, & Jeff Lynne. Ask Alexa or tune in online - bring your air guitar!
Treats today include the Patti Smith Group, Led Zeppelin (naturally), and birthday boys: Jethro Tull drummer Clive Bunker, & Jeff Lynne. Ask Alexa or tune in online - bring your air guitar!
Loving my early Christmas present from @boomradio.co.uk - about to make its debut - although the small print on the box is troubling: '... for presenters who have a face for radio' 🤔
December 15, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Loving my early Christmas present from @boomradio.co.uk - about to make its debut - although the small print on the box is troubling: '... for presenters who have a face for radio' 🤔
A sad story but Rachel’s final letter is wonderful and a lesson for us all. apple.news/Ah3IKRy9UTgC...
Woman, 40, denied cancer drug announces her death — BBC News
Rachel Davies could not access the life-extending drug because it is not available in Wales.
apple.news
December 13, 2024 at 10:43 AM
A sad story but Rachel’s final letter is wonderful and a lesson for us all. apple.news/Ah3IKRy9UTgC...
Terminator 7 😎
38 years ago my father gave me my first computer. Today I will travel back in time to stop him.
December 11, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Terminator 7 😎
Reposted by Rod Whiting
December 10, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Understandable angst over jobs but entirely right to review #defence projects in light of lessons learned from #UkraineRussiaWar, especially game-changing drone tech.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Thousands of jobs in doubt over military helicopter contract
Nearly 3,000 roles at a factory in Somerset may be at risk if ministers do not press ahead with procurement plans
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Understandable angst over jobs but entirely right to review #defence projects in light of lessons learned from #UkraineRussiaWar, especially game-changing drone tech.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
The capabilities of remotely operated military assets are increasing with breathtaking speed; such that much of the West’s existing defence planning & procurement risks falling ever further behind the obsolescence curve.
Ukrainian Navy unmanned attack boats have gained a significant upgrade, and are now able to serve as drone motherships.
Last night, Ukrainian USVs carrying FPV drones attacked Russian-controlled gas platforms in the Black Sea, heavily damaging several.
Last night, Ukrainian USVs carrying FPV drones attacked Russian-controlled gas platforms in the Black Sea, heavily damaging several.
December 7, 2024 at 11:51 AM
The capabilities of remotely operated military assets are increasing with breathtaking speed; such that much of the West’s existing defence planning & procurement risks falling ever further behind the obsolescence curve.
Just started another week of shows on
@boomradio.co.uk's sister station Boom Rock: 10-12 Monday to Friday. I'd be delighted to have your company if you fancy some pretty damn good music! www.boomradiouk.com/player/boom-...
@boomradio.co.uk's sister station Boom Rock: 10-12 Monday to Friday. I'd be delighted to have your company if you fancy some pretty damn good music! www.boomradiouk.com/player/boom-...
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December 2, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Just started another week of shows on
@boomradio.co.uk's sister station Boom Rock: 10-12 Monday to Friday. I'd be delighted to have your company if you fancy some pretty damn good music! www.boomradiouk.com/player/boom-...
@boomradio.co.uk's sister station Boom Rock: 10-12 Monday to Friday. I'd be delighted to have your company if you fancy some pretty damn good music! www.boomradiouk.com/player/boom-...
It's a moot point now but an interesting summation of how Trump out-manoeuvred US prosecutors with the assistance of the Supreme Court he deftly re-configured in his previous term. slate.com/news-and-pol...
We Know Who’s to Blame for Trump’s Evasion of Justice. It Isn’t Jack Smith.
None of this was inevitable.
slate.com
November 26, 2024 at 7:39 AM
It's a moot point now but an interesting summation of how Trump out-manoeuvred US prosecutors with the assistance of the Supreme Court he deftly re-configured in his previous term. slate.com/news-and-pol...
What a blast being able to assist Bayer Global in production of a health-cast series featuring medical experts from around the world at the American Heart Association congress in Chicago, all without leaving my Summerhouse, nearly 4000 miles away in Lincolnshire, UK.
November 23, 2024 at 4:40 PM
What a blast being able to assist Bayer Global in production of a health-cast series featuring medical experts from around the world at the American Heart Association congress in Chicago, all without leaving my Summerhouse, nearly 4000 miles away in Lincolnshire, UK.
@donald-tusk.bsky.social is right to worry. It's asking a lot for an untested US administration with isolationist inclinations, to meet expectations of a cunning plan to end the #RussiaUkraineWar. Cool, calculating and resolute heads are required to face down Putin's escalation. What could go wrong?
November 23, 2024 at 9:58 AM
@donald-tusk.bsky.social is right to worry. It's asking a lot for an untested US administration with isolationist inclinations, to meet expectations of a cunning plan to end the #RussiaUkraineWar. Cool, calculating and resolute heads are required to face down Putin's escalation. What could go wrong?
This dangerous man continues to gaslight the West to cover his catastrophic hubristic error in deciding to invade a nation that wasn't ready to be subjugated. It needs leaders of substance - not least the US - to keep calling him out. He feeds on weakness and lack of resolve.
Social media is abuzz today with conjecture as to why that throughout yesterday's 8 minute address by the Russian dictator, Putin's famously restless hands were completely immobile.
AI? Health issues? You be the judge.
AI? Health issues? You be the judge.
November 22, 2024 at 9:54 AM
This dangerous man continues to gaslight the West to cover his catastrophic hubristic error in deciding to invade a nation that wasn't ready to be subjugated. It needs leaders of substance - not least the US - to keep calling him out. He feeds on weakness and lack of resolve.