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Americast

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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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Sliced Bread

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While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up... Dough. Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks at the business behind profitable, everyday products and considers how they might evolve in the years to come. In each episode, entrepreneur Sam White speaks to industry experts to find out how these products manage to make a profit and what game-changing - and pointless - innovations they have seen in their time. Tom Cheesewright, a technology expert and applied futurist, then offers hi ...
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Uncanny

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From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic? Written and presented by Danny Robins Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode guide us through the expanding universe of the moving image revealing fascinating links and hidden gems from cinema and TV to streaming and beyond.
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Things Fell Apart

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If you've ever yelled at someone on social media about, say, cancel culture or mask-wearing, then you are a soldier in the culture wars - those everyday battles for dominance between conflicting values. The acclaimed writer and podcaster Jon Ronson has seen friends swallowed up in them to the extent that it's ruined their lives. Jon was curious to learn how things fell apart, and so he went back into the history of the culture wars to find some of the origin stories: the pebbles thrown in th ...
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Catherine Bohart: TL;DR - 2. What's Putin's endgame in Ukraine? 28:20

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Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart, that's who, and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the biggest stories this week, alongside a guest journalist and roving correspondent Sunil Patel. This week: what's Putin's endgame in Ukraine? Topical comedy stalwart Gareth Gwynn is our gu…
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64. The Masks We Wear 29:31

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As a teenager, Raven Saunders dreamt of playing basketball, but their physique led them down a different path. Exceptional strength and size destined them for shot put, ultimately earning them a place on the US track and field team. In 2021, amid the pandemic, Raven became known for their choice of distinctive protective masks at competitions. But …
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Nish Kumar, Miriam Margolyes, Rose Matafeo, Teenage Fanclub 42:34

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Kirsty Wark launches Front Row's regular Scottish editions with a live show from the Edinburgh Festival. Kirsty's guests are the comedians Rose Matafeo and Nish Kumar, Miriam Margolyes performs Dickens, and the Scottish band Teenage Fanclub play a song from their latest album. Plus Charlene Boyd performs a number from her hit show about the America…
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Religion in the therapy room 27:36

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Giles Fraser explores the parallels and overlaps between spirituality/religion and psychotherapy. Professor Josh Cohen is a psychotherapist, who believes that God can be a problematic figure in the therapy room. Joining the discussion with Giles is Dr Jeremy Holmes, British Psychiatrist and author of -The Spirit of Psychotherapy- which examines the…
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Actor Romola Garai, AI research and breast cancer, Rebecca Watson 57:35

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Annie Ernaux’s Booker-nominated book, Les Années, traces her journey from childhood in post-war France to old age in the post-9/11 era. Now adapted for the stage, Gina Mckee, Deborah Findlay and Romola Garai, alongside Anjli Mohindra and Harmony Rose-Bremner, are the five actors portraying different stages in the life of an ‘unnamed’ French woman. …
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What should we do about vaping? 27:57

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Richard was 10 when he started smoking, and by the age of 35, he had given up on giving up smoking. But thanks to vaping he quit, almost by accident, in just a few months. However, vaping has been in the spotlight recently, with the rise of disposable vapes and awareness of more young people starting to vape. So, is vaping a useful tool to help peo…
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Zing Tsjeng on Swedish painter Hilma af Klint 27:52

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Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was barely known during her lifetime but an exhibition of her work at the Guggenheim Museum in 2018 shattered attendance records. it was called Paintings for the Future, and the giant abstract work astounded visitors who had not heard of her before.Joining journalist Zing Tsjeng in studio to discuss her life is Jennifer H…
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The priest and the pay-off 43:01

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Over three decades, a priest assessed as posing a risk of “significant harm” to children and vulnerable people worked in the Church of England. But allegations against him didn’t stick, leading to him remaining in post until after he was offered a substantial pay-off. The surprising manner in which he finally left in 2022 raises serious questions a…
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Rejecting public education in Arizona 28:47

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The so-called ‘parents’ revolution’ is happening in America - and it’s a revolt against the public education system. School choice campaigns are gaining ground across the country, fighting for tax-funded vouchers giving parents the opportunity to select their preferred school. More and more families are ditching institutions altogether, with homesc…
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Russia widens evacuations as Ukrainian counter-incursion continues 37:38

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Ukraine’s top commander has said Kyiv’s forces now control 1,000 square kilometres of Russia’s neighbouring Kursk region as they press their biggest cross-border incursion in two-and-a-half years of full-scale war. We get an update from Sumy, the region of Ukraine which borders Kursk, and hear from an ally of Vladimir Putin. Also on the programme: …
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Emily Tesh and the Hugo Awards; Dating shows; Kelly Jones 42:11

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This year’s WorldCon - the World Science Fiction Convention - took place in Glasgow and pop culture critic Gavia Baker-Whitelaw reports on the international gathering where the winners of the Hugo Awards 2024 were announced last night. Emily Tesh on winning the Best Novel prize at this year’s Hugo Awards with her debut novel, Some Desperate Glory. …
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Americanswers! Could Elon Musk succeed Donald Trump? 21:21

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Elon Musk does not stay on the fence when it comes to politics in the US or the UK. Are his comments regarding riots in England this summer intended to send a message ahead of the presidential election? And, Joe Biden gave an interview to CBS News explaining why he took the decision to withdraw from the election. He name-checked Nancy Pelosi in the…
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Paralympian Jodie Grinham, The Wicker Man, Singer Mary Bridget Davies 55:12

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For the first time in history, the Paris 2024 Olympics saw an equal number of men and women competing. But that's not always been the case - in fact, back in 1912, the father of the Olympic games Pierre de Coubertin said that having women compete in the games would be 'impractical, uninteresting, ungainly and, I do not hesitate to add, improper'. L…
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Ian Smith Is Stressed 28:48

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Comedian Ian Smith is constantly stressed and in this series he is looking for any means to calm the hell down. In this episode Ian explores how being Northern has made him more stressed and attempts a new wellness fad that’s sweeping the fields of England, cow-hugging. A new stand-up series from Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated comedian Ian Smith.…
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Errollyn Wallen, composer 52:23

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Errollyn Wallen is one of the world’s most performed living composers. Her work, which includes 22 operas, orchestral, chamber and vocal works, was played at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in 2012 and at Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden and Diamond Jubilees. She was the first black woman to have a piece featured in the BBC Proms and the fi…
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Weekend Woman’s Hour: Lottie Tomlinson, Madwomen of the West, Infants and domestic abuse, Elles Bailey 52:57

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Lottie Tomlinson rose to fame as the younger sister of One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson. At 16, she went on tour with the band as a makeup artist and a decade on, has become an entrepreneur. Lottie’s mother and sister died within a few years of each other, when she was just 20-years-old. She joins Anita to talk about her experience of grief, which s…
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Financial Advice Barriers and Wages 25:15

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More than 9 out of 10 people did not pay for financial advice in the past two years and that number is growing. The figures come from surveys by the financial services consultancy The LangCat. It found the proportion of people paying for financial advice fell from 11% of adults to 9% between this year's report and one they did a year ago. We'll hea…
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Bangladesh: after Sheikh Hasina 28:54

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The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has resigned following weeks of deadly protests, and a heavy government crackdown. Samira Hussain is in Dhaka and spoke to people about their experience of her autocratic rule. It was the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War: sixteen Russian dissidents, Germans and Americans were released in exch…
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Is planet Earth getting greener? 10:42

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Canadian psychologist and culture war commentator Jordan Peterson says planet Earth has got 20% greener in the last 20 years. But satellite data tells a different story. We investigate the correct number, with the help of Dr Chi Chen, from Rutgers University in the US. Presenter: Kate LambleSeries producer: Tom CollsProduction co-ordinator: Brenda …
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Shock Value 42:25

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Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones ask if we still go to the movies to be shocked. As Caligula: The Ultimate Cut hits cinemas, Mark talks to stars of the notorious cult classic, Dame Helen Mirren and Malcolm McDowell. They discuss the film's long journey to the new version, and what it was really like on set of one of independent cinemas most controver…
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Lord Fellowes, Professor Helen Whitwell, David Power, Irène Schweizer 27:44

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Matthew Bannister on Lord Fellowes, who was private secretary to Queen Elizabeth during the 1990s. Professor Helen Whitwell, the forensic pathologist who inspired the central character in the TV series “Silent Witness”. David Power, the Irish businessman who co-founded one of the world’s biggest gambling companies – Paddy Power. Irène Schweizer, th…
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Olympics boxing controversy, Lottie Tomlinson, Losing friends after a break-up, Golda Schultz 56:05

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This evening at the Olympics, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will fight for a gold medal in the women’s welterweight event. Tomorrow, Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting will compete for gold in the final of the women’s featherweight boxing. Both boxers have faced serious controversy over their eligibility to compete. To take us through what’s going on, Anita Rani s…
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Life in the Trump Family 29:32

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Fred Trump III, Donald Trump’s nephew, is on Americast. He speaks to Anthony about growing up with uncle Donald, their strained relationship, and why he’s backing Kamala Harris over a member of his own family. Plus we hear what it’s been like at rallies with Harris and Walz. HOSTS: • Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent• Ant…
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Wrongly imprisoned but no refund for ‘bed and board’ 15:12

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Victims of historic miscarriages of justice have been told by the government they must have 'bed and board' costs for the time they spent in prison deducted from their compensation payments. Today's Mishal Husain speaks to Paul Blackburn, who was wrongly convicted and spent 25 years in prison. He says he's owed hundreds of thousands of pounds. Mish…
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How did Food Help Finland Become the Happiest Country in the World? 42:11

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Finland has once again topped the ranking for the happiest country in the world. But what has food got to do with it? In this programme, Sheila Dillon finds out whether what they eat, their food culture and unique food policies are helping Finns feel happy. What we could we learn from this enterprising Nordic nation? And what challenges are they st…
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11 Minutes Dead 28:52

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Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience. After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side. Written by Lucy Catherine Beth . .…
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Episode 5 28:17

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Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience. After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side. Time is running out for Beth as sh…
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Episode 4 28:31

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Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience. After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side. After seeing a haunting vision of …
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Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience. After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side. Beth’s newfound psychic powers are…
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Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience. After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side. Beth returns to the scene of her a…
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Paranormal thriller about Near Death Experience. After losing consciousness in a surfing accident, Beth is faced with a horrifying vision of the future. When she awakes, she discovers not only that she has returned with mysterious new abilities but that something sinister has followed her back from the other side. Written by Lucy Catherine Beth . .…
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Edo Japan 53:42

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In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in seventeenth-century Japan by Dr Satona Suzuki and comedian Ahir Shah to learn all about the Edo period and the Tokugawa shogunate. When he came to power in 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu became the first shogun to rule over all Japan. He made Edo – later renamed Tokyo – his power base, and over the 250 years of Toku…
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Trump says he wants to debate rival Harris three times 38:16

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ABC News has announced that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off in a Presidential debate on 10 September. Speaking at his home in Florida, Trump said he's agreed with other broadcasters to two further debates. Trump's press conference was intended to regain momentum as his campaign appeared to falter after the Democratic nomination passed …
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Pericles, Babes, Michael Longley 42:27

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Critics Susannah Clapp and Tim Robey join Tom to review a new RSC production at Stratford of one Shakespeare’s less performed plays Pericles, the pregnancy comedy film Babes directed by Pamela Adlon and Michael Longley’s retrospective collection of poems, The Ash Keys.Presenter: Tom SutcliffeProducers: Harry Parker and Natasha Mardikar…
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Wimbledon Grass Science 28:20

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We visit Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court... but we’re not interested in the tennis, we want to know all about the grass. Just how important is science to cultivating the perfect playing surface? Also this week, we discuss the aims and ethics of human stem-cell-based embryo models in research after a new code of practice for the UK made headlines. A…
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What do the riots say about Britain? 56:50

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The past week of brutish, hate-filled riots has been a disturbing time for Britian’s minority communities. What started as a protest against the murder of three little girls in Southport has swept the country for days, fuelled by the spread of mis-information on social media. The cause of the anger is starkly contested. For some, they are racist fa…
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