Best German Course Podcasts (2024)

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How to study Spanish & make the most of your time 7:56

44m ago7:56

7:56

Today I’m going to show you the most efficient way of going through a Spanish lesson. This episode is going to save you a lot of time, and headaches. Play my FREE Spanish mini-course. Have a look at my Spanish verb course. You can get my Spanish audio course here. 🎧 Listen to my free Spanish audiobooks on Spotify, YouTube & more. ✍️ Get the free tr…

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WHO chief blames racism for world's neglect of Sudan 32:28

29m ago32:28

32:28

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls the situation in Sudan very alarming and the largest displacement crisis in the world. Also: Flooding from Typhoon Yagi has killed more than 220 people in Myanmar. And how to windsurf from the Netherlands to the UK and back.By BBC World Service

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Secret Service: Agents' swift action halted Trump assassination attempt 26:30

17m ago26:30

26:30

The US Secret Service says agents' swift action foiled Donald Trump's 'assassination'. Also: the submersible which imploded as it descended to the Titanic, and the UK PM talks stopping migrants with the Italians.By BBC World Service

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Trump 'assassination' attempt: What we know about the suspect 33:21

28m ago33:21

33:21

His known activity paints a mixed picture of his politics and he appears to have felt strongly about Ukraine's war effort. Also in this podcast: Germany introduces controls on all of its external borders, an American pastor held in a Chinese jail for 18 years is finally home, the BBC gets rare testimony from women in Iran who say they've been perse…

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FBI says Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt at golf course 27:13

26m ago27:13

27:13

A man has been detained after US Secret Service agents spotted a rifle in the bushes at Donald Trump's Florida golf course. Also: MI5 security service in the UK lowers entry requirement for potential spies.By BBC World Service

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Bonus: The Global Story - Money, money, money... and the US election 25:30

22m ago25:30

25:30

A bonus episode from The Global Story. Democrats and Republicans are donating billions to back candidates in November’s election. So far, the 2024 US election has been defined by surprises and unprecedented moments. But if one thing is certain, it's that the election will cost a lot of money. Donors from both major parties are donating billions of …

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LIVE MILSURP TRIVIA EVENT: See how you do against our pals, in this 25 question, live trivia game! 19:49

3m ago19:49

19:49

We tried out a new 50-50 chance game with a brand new buzzer system, and here are the results, enjoy! The next show will be our return from our Summer World Travels! YOUTUBE: MILSURP HQ YOUTUBE ACCOUNT https://www.youtube.com/@milsurphq PATREON: Patreon /milsurpHQ https://www.patreon.com/milsurpHQBy Milsurp HQ

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Fears of more fatalities as storm Boris lashes Europe 33:24

26m ago33:24

33:24

Romania has set up displacement camps after floods killed a number of people and destroyed thousands of homes. Also: Peru buries its former President, Alberto Fujimori, with a complex tussle over his legacy.By BBC World Service

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The Happy Pod: The Aussie astronaut reaching for the moon 28:48

24m ago28:48

28:48

The woman who's beaten the odds to fulfil her childhood astronaut dream. Also: a photography camp for children in Belize; and Moo Deng, the viral baby pygmy hippo. Our weekly collection of happy stories and positive news.By BBC World Service

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President Biden meets UK prime minister but no decision on Ukraine missiles 24:26

1d ago24:26

24:26

After the meeting, the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave no indication if the UK and US would allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons inside Russia. Also: stranded Nasa astronauts say being left behind was hard.By BBC World Service

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Russia expels six British diplomats 31:45

28m ago31:45

31:45

Russia expels six British diplomats on the day the UK's PM is due to hold talks on Ukraine with President Biden at the White House. Also: China raises retirement age, and after 22 years the Grand Tour runs out of road.By BBC World Service

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Putin warns the West will be 'at war' with Russia if Ukraine gets new missiles 31:19

7h ago31:19

31:19

The Russian president didn’t specify Moscow's response if Ukraine is given permission to use long-range missiles. Also: the technology hoping to help patients who have lost sensitivity in their hands and fingers.By BBC World Service

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Rethinking the Government's role in competition 48:50

9h ago48:50

48:50

In this episode, Eric and Ben Hamlin, Barrister at Clifton Chambers, explore how government policies and regulations can unintentionally stifle competition in New Zealand, affecting everything from healthcare to supermarkets. They discuss the challenges posed by current laws, particularly the 'Crown exception' in competition law, and propose reform…

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News in Slow German - #427 - Easy German Radio 9:05

12h ago9:05

9:05

Im ersten Teil unseres Programms geht es wie immer um aktuelle Ereignisse. Wir beginnen mit einer Diskussion über die Entscheidung Deutschlands, die Kontrollen an den Landgrenzen als Reaktion auf die „irreguläre Migration“ zu verstärken. Danach sprechen wir über eine beispiellose gemeinsame Erklärung der Geheimdienstchefs des MI6 und der CIA, wonac…

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First private spacewalk a success 32:41

17h ago32:41

32:41

The SpaceX mission sees the first private spacewalk. Jared Isaacman was followed by fellow non-professional astronaut, Sarah Gillis. They were testing new space suits. Also: wine is made from bananas in Malawi, and Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman off a bridge.By BBC World Service

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Auckland Univerisity's controversial new courses 48:40

1d ago48:40

48:40

In this episode, James and Dr Nick Matzke discuss recent changes at the University of Auckland, including a push to cut some existing courses and a special University Senate meeting where a vote was held on a motion to pause the Curriculum Framework Transformation for further discussion.Dr Nick Matzke, a biogeography professor, provides insights in…

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Harris vs Trump: Who won the debate? 28:56

1d ago28:56

28:56

Both Harris and Trump claim victory in Tuesday’s presidential election debate. Also: Ukraine pressures US and UK over long-range missiles, and should you be allowed to eat in bed?By BBC World Service

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Top US and UK diplomats make joint visit to Kyiv 29:44

1d ago29:44

29:44

Kyiv is putting more pressure on allies to end limits on using long-range western missiles inside Russia. Also: Reaction to the US presidential election debate, and Brazil's former president is awarded $2000 in damagesBy BBC World Service

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Special Update -Trump Harris Debate 28:31

2d ago28:31

28:31

Trump and Harris have clashed on issues including the economy, immigration, and foreign policy in a fiery presidential debate. Both sides accused each other of weakness and spreading false information. We bring you analysis from Washington. Also: We hear from Missouri where presidential election day will also see voters decide whether to legalise a…

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Trump and Harris: Presidential Debate 31:51

2d ago31:51

31:51

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are facing each other in a live presidential debate. Also: the staggering impact living through the Covid pandemic had on girls' brains, and the campaign to end Afro hair discrimination.By BBC World Service

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Learn the Spanish greetings fast with these speaking & listening drills 11:12

2d ago11:12

11:12

In this episode I bring you another lesson with drills to help you master the Spanish greetings fast. Play my FREE Spanish mini-course. You can get my Spanish audio course here. 🎧 Listen to my free Spanish audiobooks on Spotify, YouTube & more. ✍️ Get the free transcript on KeRapido.com GET MY SPANISH AUDIO LESSONS 👌 Learn Spanish on the go with my…

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Blast off for first privately-funded spacewalk 27:46

3d ago27:46

27:46

The SpaceX mission will break the record for most people in vacuum of space at once. Also: women in Afghanistan speak out about the Taliban law silencing them in public, and Australia's plan to get children off social media.By BBC World Service

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Germany tightens border controls in immigration clampdown 32:33

3d ago32:33

32:33

Berlin argues that tightening border controls will combat cross-border crime. Also: Catherine, the Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy, and James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, has died.By BBC World Service

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Record levels of malnutrition for children in Afghanistan 30:38

4d ago30:38

30:38

3.2 million Afghan children under the age of five are malnourished and 700 died in one hospital. Also: huge crowds turn out in Timor-Leste to welcome Pope Francis. And we look ahead to the TV debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.By BBC World Service

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Venezuelan opposition leader flees to Spain 30:40

4d ago30:40

30:40

President Nicholas Maduro's rival in the disputed Venezuelan election, Edmundo Gonzalez, has fled to Spain and claimed political asylum. Also: tips for tourists to North Korea, and the actor Kate Winslet on body image.By BBC World Service

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Bonus: The Global Story - Will Netanyahu change course? 27:14

5d ago27:14

27:14

A bonus episode from The Global Story podcast. Israel has been rocked by huge protests after six hostages being held in Gaza were shot and killed last weekend. Fury at the Netanyahu government’s handling of negotiations with Hamas has prompted a wave of public indignation which has spilled into the streets. We examine whether or not the demonstrati…

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Thousands protest in France over President Macron's choice of conservative PM 28:55

5d ago28:55

28:55

Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as French prime minister on Thursday. Also: the Oscar winning lyricist Will Jennings dies aged 80.By BBC World Service

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The Happy Pod: Doggy paddling the waves 27:03

6d ago27:03

27:03

We dive into the unusual world of dog surfing and meet some of the surfers who take part in the sport's World Championships. Also, why the British rescue team are revisiting Morocco one year on from the earthquake.By BBC World Service

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US-Turkish protestor killed in West Bank as Israeli forces opened fire 24:14

6d ago24:14

24:14

The Israel Defence Forces say it is investigating after Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot at a protest in Beita. Also: Starliner capsule heads home to Earth without stranded astronauts.By BBC World Service

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China to end foreign adoptions 27:35

7d ago27:35

27:35

China says it's ending overseas adoptions, creating uncertainty for those mid process. The growing cyber crime of sextortion. The US child deaths linked to declining bat population and the perils of sneezing.By BBC World Service

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Eastern German state elections reshape political landscape 38:42

12d ago38:42

38:42

In this episode, Oliver, Michael and Eric discuss the recent elections in two eastern German states, Thuringia and Saxony, where far-right and populist parties like the AfD and BSW gained significant ground, while traditional mainstream parties performed poorly. They explore the reasons behind this political shift, including frustrations with immig…

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Blinken visits Haiti to hear of progress on gang violence 34:15

7d ago34:15

34:15

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has urged Haiti's interim government to set up an electoral council to organise presidential elections. Also: is there a link between noise and infertility?By BBC World Service

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News in Slow German - #426 - Easy German Radio 8:48

8d ago8:48

8:48

Wir starten unser Programm mit einem Rückblick auf einige aktuelle Ereignisse. Wir beginnen mit einer Analyse der Regionalwahlen in Deutschland, die enorme Auswirkungen auf die Zukunft Deutschlands und Europas insgesamt haben könnten. Dann sprechen wir über eine Reise, die der angeklagte Kriegsverbrecher Wladimir Putin in ein Land unternommen hat, …

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Ugandan athlete dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend 31:04

8d ago31:04

31:04

Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend. Also on this podcast: France names its new prime minister, and the country where the police are on the lookout for men with beards.By BBC World Service

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14 year old boy arrested after four killed in US school shooting 30:16

8d ago30:16

30:16

Two pupils and two teachers died in the incident at Apalachee High school in Georgia. Also: animal groups say Russian "spy whale" was shot.By BBC World Service

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Grenfell fire: How 'dishonesty' led to 72 'avoidable' deaths 32:05

9d ago32:05

32:05

Survivors of the 2017 disaster say the report shows they were "failed by calculated dishonesty and greed". Also: There've been widespread Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, The Pope is in Indonesia calling for inter-faith unity, we look at the multi-billion dollar business of 'manifesting' and the worldwide smash hit Beetlejuice is back.…

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Easy Spanish speaking practice: Putting words together 10:15

9d ago10:15

10:15

Today, I bring you another lesson from my step-by-step Spanish course. Play my FREE Spanish mini-course. Have a look at my Spanish verb course. You can get my Spanish audio course here. 🎧 Listen to my free Spanish audiobooks on Spotify, YouTube & more. ✍️ Get the free transcript on KeRapido.com GET MY SPANISH AUDIO LESSONS 👌 Learn Spanish on the go…

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The state of geopolitics and liberal democracy 1:02:40

9d ago1:02:40

1:02:40

In this episode, Oliver and Damien Grant discuss the challenges facing liberal democracies, inspired by Anne Applebaum's books "Twilight of Democracy" and "Autocracy Inc."They explore the rise of populism, the influence of autocratic regimes, political polarisation, and the erosion of democratic norms in various countries, while also relating these…

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Zelensky says Russia will be held accountable for Poltava attack 29:47

9d ago29:47

29:47

President Zelensky says Russia will be held accountable for a deadly missile attack in Poltava. Also: Prague honours the man who saved Jewish children from the Nazis, and NY governor's ex-aide charged as Chinese agent.By BBC World Service

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Russia launches a deadly missile attack on Ukraine 30:17

10d ago30:17

30:17

At least forty people are killed in a deadly Russian missile attack as President Putin visits Mongolia - where he could be arrested. Also: the boss of Volkswagen goes on trial and we hear about Sikh superheroes.By BBC World Service

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Benjamin Netanyahu won't make concessions to Hamas 30:18

11d ago30:18

30:18

Pressure mounts on the Israeli prime minister, following the killing of six hostages. Also: the Mayor of Paris provokes protests saying she wants the Olympic rings to stay on the Eiffel Tower forever; and how to hold a fashion show in a war zone.By BBC World Service

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General strike in Israel amid calls for hostage release deal 32:16

13d ago32:16

32:16

Hundreds of thousands strike in Israel to pressurise PM Netanyahu to secure a hostage release deal with Hamas. Also: Analysis of Germany's regional elections, and how boys are flooded with violent social media content.By BBC World Service

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German far-right's 'historic' victory 30:16

12d ago30:16

30:16

Germany's AfD becomes first far-right party to win state election since Nazi era. Also: the mysterious death of the 'Russian spy whale', and the South African beauty queen crowned Miss Nigeria after a nationality row.By BBC World Service

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Bonus: The Global Story - Are ultra-processed foods impossible to avoid? 22:56

13d ago22:56

22:56

This is a bonus episode from The Global Story asking - Are ultra-processed foods impossible to avoid? Research into ultra-processed foods suggests they could be linked to health problems including cancers, heart disease, obesity and depression - but scientists are yet to agree on how they actually affect us. Often mass-produced, and containing mult…

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