Best Simon Marks Reporting Podcasts (2024)

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September 20, 2024 - "American Week": They didn't eat the pets 9:25

6h ago9:25

9:25

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for LBC's Friday night drivetime programme with Tom Swarbrick. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards. #Springfield #Trump #Harris #Biden #news #Election2024 #politicsBy Simon Marks Reporting

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Amidst war, a Palestinian nonviolence movement grows 39:08

3h ago39:08

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Ali Abu Awwad is hard to summarize. He grew up with a mother in the PLO, and served jail time for his role in the resistance during the First Palestinian Intifada. In an Israeli prison, Ali learned the power of nonviolence when he and his mother went on hunger strike to see each other. After his brother was killed by Israeli soldiers, his family me…

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Arifa Akbar, Chief Theatre Critic, The Guardian 38:55

2h ago38:55

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On this episode we’re joined by Arifa Akbar. Arifa is the chief theatre critic for the British newspaper, The Guardian, a newspaper that has been in existence since 1821. Arifa shares insights on the preparation involved in reviewing plays and the importance of honest criticism. She also touched upon the influence of her upbringing, the legacy of h…

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Stop Using "Low Information Voters" When Analyzing Elections 10:31

15h ago10:31

10:31

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times as host Andrew Donaldson explains where the term “low information voters” came from, why we shouldn’t use it, and what using such nomenclature tells us what politicians and pundits really think about the very voters they are …

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Mark Robinson's Online Hot Mess Goes Beyond Politics of 2024 Election 9:19

3h ago9:19

9:19

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times as host Andrew Donaldson give the background to the headlines about North Carolina Lt. Governor and GOP nominee for Governor Mark Robinson's latest batch of scandals, how the sequence of events leading up to the airing of Rob…

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The State of the 2024 Presidential Race 8:28

6h ago8:28

8:28

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times as host Andrew Donaldson does a quick recap of where the 2024 presidential election is at, how we got here, what to watch for going forward, Trump's ceiling, is Harris underperforming? swing states that will decide it and mor…

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STAGES Episode 519: RUPERT NOFFS & MARK TREVORROW 54:33

3d ago54:33

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Old Friends Mark Trevorrow, Rupert Noffs and Bev Kennedy have much in common; great musicianship and their love of Stephen Sondheim’s extraordinary songbook. They have crafted an intimate evening of cabaret celebrating the late, great composer/lyricist’s vast cannon. OLD FRIENDS! features solos, duets, mashups and medleys, with light hearted banter…

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Jeff Singer, Managing Editor: The Downballot 30:26

5h ago30:26

30:26

On this episode we’re joined by Jeff Singer. Jeff is managing editor of The Downballot, a reader-supported newsletter that covers thousands of elections other than the presidency- everything from senate to legislature to attorney general and secretary of state, district attorney and city council. It also calculates the results of the presidential e…

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September 13, 2024 - "American Week": The first handshake, the last debate 10:04

3h ago10:04

10:04

Simon's live weekly chronicle of events in the USA, for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards. #News #Election2024 #Harris #Kamala #Trump #Biden #politicsBy Simon Marks Reporting

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Martin Schori: The AI Hub Powering Innovation at Sweden’s Aftonbladet 46:57

18h ago46:57

46:57

Martin Schori, Deputy Managing Editor and Associate Publisher at Aftonbladet, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss how Sweden’s largest newsroom built an AI hub, developing a wide range of innovative editorial tools, including a suite of AI-powered tools for the newsroom and a chatbot for the EU elections. As the Program Lead for the AI Hub, Schori sha…

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STAGES Episode 518: GREGG ARTHUR 41:36

1d ago41:36

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Gregg Arthur is an original voice who has learned from and performed with music industry giants all over the world. His warm baritone and huge range allows him to embrace an audience with a tender ballad and thrill with outstanding vocal acuity, but most of all it’s his emphasis on rhythm and phrasing that has brought him admiration from legends an…

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How do we make peacebuilding mainstream? 36:53

3d ago36:53

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Most people feel that peacebuilding – resolving conflicts and decreasing violence – is a positive thing. But as we've said many times on this podcast, peacebuilding is virtually invisible in the world. Today’s guest, veteran mediator and peacebuilder Mark Gerzon, says to strengthen peace and reconciliation efforts, we need to make peacebuilding mai…

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Miles Griffis, Co-Founder: The Sick Times (which covers Long Covid) 34:28

3d ago34:28

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On this episode we’re joined by Miles Griffis. Miles is the co-founder of The Sick Times, a non-profit website chronicling the Long Covid crisis. He knows the impact of the disease firsthand. As is written on The Sick Times website “We report on the common, life-changing disease following COVID-19 infection that affects over 400 million people worl…

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September 6, 2024 - "American Week": Harris and Trump engage in debate prep 9:47

6d ago9:47

9:47

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on demand afterwards.By Simon Marks Reporting

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September 7, 2024 - Remembering Sergio Mendes, dead at 83 2:54

7d ago2:54

2:54

Simon filled in for Matt Frei on Saturday morning, and ended his programme with this tribute to the great Brazilian singer, who died on Friday.By Simon Marks Reporting

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STAGES Episode 517: WEST END REPORT - SIMON PARRIS & IAN PHIPPS 1:01:41

13d ago1:01:41

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Two of STAGES favourite Arts workers have recently returned from pilgrimages to London …. and have inhaled the smorgasbord of musical and play offerings playing on West End stages. Publicist Ian Phipps and ‘Man-in-Chair’; Simon Parris, return to the STAGES podcast to share what they saw .. what they liked, what they didn’t …. and perhaps even to bo…

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John Marks, pioneering the use of media to promote peace 29:19

14d ago29:19

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Social entrepreneurs are a unique breed of people, capable of conjuring up a vision, a new way of doing something, a solution to a problem; but they also have the skill and the determination to overcome all the obstacles to implement their vision. John Marks is a remarkable social entrepreneur who, with his wife Susan Collins Marks, built the large…

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Vivienne Serret, Reporter: The Alligator & Fresh Take Florida (U. of Florida) 40:03

10d ago40:03

40:03

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Vivienne Serret, a student at the University of Florida who has been covering the resignation of president Ben Sasse and other notable stories for The Alligator, an independent newspaper covering the school, and Fresh Take Florida, a wire service. Vivienne talked about what went into her reporting on Sasse, …

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Your Questions Answered: A Live Q&A Session in Collaboration with the Online News Association 53:58

21d ago53:58

53:58

In this special episode of Newsroom Robots, host Nikita Roy steps into the spotlight to answer your pressing questions about AI. Recorded during a session with the Online News Association (ONA), this episode covers a range of topics, from ethical considerations in AI-generated content to practical tools that can elevate your work. AI Tools Mentione…

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August 31, 2024 - "American Week": Harris finds the sizzle, while Trump can't find the grill 9:46

22d ago9:46

9:46

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for LBC's Friday drivetime programme, presented this week by Ben Kentish. #News #USPolitics #Kamala #Harris #Trump #Election2024 #USElection2024 #GOP #BidenBy Simon Marks Reporting

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STAGES Episode 516: SILVIE PALADINO 53:03

14d ago53:03

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Silvie Paladino has established herself as one of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers. Her first theatrical role was Eponine in the Australasian tour of Les Misérables. She was then invited to perform the same role on the West End in the London production. In 1997, Silvie returned to London and performed the role of Fantine in Les …

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STAGES Episode 515: ANTON BEREZIN 52:54

16d ago52:54

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After originally studying double degrees in Law and Arts (Politics and Economics) at Monash University, Anton Berezin found success as an Actor, Producer, Writer and Director. He established his first Production Company in 1994. He is known for his roles in commercial musical theatre productions for over 30 years, in celebrated productions such as …

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Film as a catalyst for reconciliation in Sierra Leone 32:16

17d ago32:16

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Imagine living next door to a person who murdered your father, raped your sister, or even killed your child. This was the case for many people in Sierra Leone who endured a brutal civil war from 1991 to 2002: the majority of the 50,000 who died were those killed by their own neighbors. While working with a program that facilitates ritual reconcilia…

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Théoden Janes, Features and Entertainment Reporter, Charlotte Observer 40:28

24d ago40:28

40:28

On this episode we’re joined by Théoden Janes. Théoden is an award-winning features and entertainment reporter for the Charlotte Observer, for whom he’s worked for more than 18 years. He previously worked at The Washington Post, Arizona Republic, and Bergen Record. He’s a 1996 grad of the University of Arizona. Théoden talked about the different ty…

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STAGES Episode 514: BENJAMIN OSBORNE 1:05:57

20d ago1:05:57

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Originally from Melbourne Australia, Benjamin Osborne made his stage debut in the original production of The Boy from Oz. This was followed by appearing in Shout - The Legend of the Wild One and the original Australian company of Mamma Mia! During his time there, he assumed the role of Dance Captain for the Australian and Asian tours. Benjamin then…

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August 23, 2024 - "American Week": At their Convention in Chicago, Democrats hail Harris 9:30

29d ago9:30

9:30

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA, this time reporting from Chicago where Democrats have nominated Kamala Harris the party's standard bearer in November's election. For LBC's Friday drivetime programme, helmed this week by Ben Kentish. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on demand here afterwards. #news #DNC #Kamala #Harris #T…

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Matchday 33 - Andrew Fox, Orange County SC defender and trivia legend 55:16

1M ago55:16

55:16

We talk to Andrew Fox, Orange County Soccer Club defender and legendary trivia figure. We talk about his unconventional journey to the USL, playing non-league in England, college scholarship in Texas, back to the English Football League before back to America. We also talk about his red card for Grimsby Town against Crystal Palace - the first playe…

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STAGES Episode 513: EWAN CAMPBELL 48:26

23d ago48:26

48:26

Ewan Campbell, Australia's No. 1 television warm-up artist, is the creator and founder of Stentorian Communications. He is an actor, director and presentation coach; a talented and multi-faceted performer, with vast experience in corporate training and facilitation, voice-overs, and MC roles. Ewan has successfully written produced and facilitated p…

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Alice Scott, JEA Student Journalist of the Year 44:30

25d ago44:30

44:30

On this episode we’re joined by Alice Scott. Alice is this year’s Journalism Education Association Student Journalist of the Year. Alice was co-editor of The Shield, the student newspaper at McCallum High School in Austin, Texas. It was not her first national award. She also won Student Broadcaster of the Year in 2022 from the National Scholastic P…

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Effective Tax Policy vs Campaign Buzzwords, Breaking Down "No Tax On Tips" & more w/ Alex Muresianu 55:44

1M ago55:44

55:44

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking to our friend Alex Muresianu from The Tax Foundation to explain "no tax on tips" and why there is bipartisan political agreement for it, and bipartisan agreement in policy circles it is a bad idea. Plus, Alex gives…

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STAGES Episode 511: RODNEY FISHER - Part 2 55:09

27d ago55:09

55:09

Rodney Fisher is a stage director who has worked in most major theatres in Australia and for all Australian theatre companies as well as Opera Australia, VSO, Bavarian State Opera, Royal Ballet London and Legs on the Wall. He has directed in England, Germany, Hungary, Hong Kong and at the Spoleto Festival, Charleston, South Carolina. He has worked …

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August 16, 2024 - "American Week": Democrats swoon over Harris, as Trump loses his way 9:34

1M ago9:34

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Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards. #Election2024 #news #politics #Biden #Harris #TrumpBy Simon Marks Reporting

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Rust Belt Politics in Election Year, Minnesotan POV on Tim Walz as Governor & more w/ Dennis Sanders 1:05:25

1M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking with our friend, writer, podcaster, and pastor from the great state of Minnesota Dennis Sanders about Rust Belt politics, the changing electorate of the midwest, history and economic factors that drive voters, and …

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STAGES Episode 510: RODNEY FISHER - Part 1 1:06:48

1M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Rodney Fisher is a stage director who has worked in most major theatres in Australia and for all Australian theatre companies as well as Opera Australia, VSO, Bavarian State Opera, Royal Ballet London and Legs on the Wall. He has directed in England, Germany, Hungary, Hong Kong and at the Spoleto Festival, Charleston, South Carolina. He has worked …

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Designing tech for trust in a polarized world 35:07

1M ago35:07

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On July 28, 2024, a teenage boy carried out a fatal stabbing attack on a dance class in Southport, England. Three little girls were killed, and eight other children and two adults were injured. Police arrested and detained the assailant. They didn't release his name, because he was under 18. A user on X posted that the suspect was a Muslim asylum s…

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186. Aisha Sultan, Writer and Columnist: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 47:07

1M ago47:07

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On this episode, we’re joined by Aisha Sultan. Aisha (@AishaS) is an award-winning writer and columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, whose column is also nationally syndicated. Aisha is Pakistani-American Muslim, a wife and mom of 2 who writes to help people feel seen or heard and to provide perspectives people may not have heard before. (Wedne…

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Trump & Harris Agree On Something, Olympics, Ukraine/Russia, Hurricanes, Taking Freedom for Granted 46:01

1M ago46:01

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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both pitching "no tax on tips" which is bringing bipartisan agreement among lawmakers to do it bipartisan agreement among policy wonks it is a bad idea. …

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STAGES Episode 510: VALE John Newman (30/8/1930-28/7/2024) 1:22:34

1M ago1:22:34

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In July we lost one of the pioneers of entertainment in Australia - Mr John Newman. We featured John in an episode recorded in March 2022. John Newman is the savvy entrepreneur who pioneered the glory of theatre restaurant in Australia, with the establishment of the iconic Tikki & John’s in Melbourne. The venue fast became an institution in the cit…

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Congresswoman Anna Eshoo: Shaping the Future of AI Policy 11:42

1M ago11:42

11:42

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), co-chair of the U.S. Congressional AI Caucus and one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in AI, shares her perspective on the opportunities and risks of AI with host Nikita Roy. With over three decades of experience in the U.S. House of Representatives representing parts of Silicon Valley, Rep. Eshoo has been …

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3 Slain Girls Hijacked By Anti-migration Mob, UK Justice Crisis, Knife Crime & more w/ Jack Rowlett 45:54

1M ago45:54

45:54

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about the really ugly anti-migrant rioting in the UK, the facts around the murder of 3 Southport girls at a Taylor Swift party in a knife attack, how that got hijacked by agitators online and in the streets, who di…

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STAGES Episode 509: JOHN BELL 1:26:05

2M ago1:26:05

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John Bell has been named by the National Trust of Australia as one of ‘Australia’s Living Treasures.’ Born in Maitland, NSW, in 1940, he is a theatre polymath whose work has shaped the evolution of a distinct Australian theatre. Educated at University of Sydney, Bell acted in university theatre and made his professional debut in 1963 in the Old Tot…

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Tim Walz VP Pick, Politicized Market Panic, RFK's Pitiful Enablers, What Simone Biles Proved & more 44:05

1M ago44:05

44:05

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz being tabbed as the running mate for VP Kamala Harris, the Monday financial panic that looks silly on Tuesday, the embarrassing case of supporting/using RFK Jr's joke candidacy, wh…

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Mesfin Fekadu, Senior Editor, Music- The Hollywood Reporter; VP, Society For Features Journalism 47:06

2M ago47:06

47:06

On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Mesfin Fekadu. Mesfin is the senior editor for music at The Hollywood Reporter, which he’s done the last 2 years. Previously he had a 13-year run that included time as senior journalist and music editor for The Associated Press. In between, he spent a year and a half in the communications department at Netfli…

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Plain Talk on Economics, Inflation, Jobs Report, Sahm Rule, Politicized Econ & more w/Stephen Popick 59:12

2M ago59:12

59:12

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about economics with our returning friend, economist, and writer Dr. Stephen Popick with plan spoken, grown folk talk about economic headlines, inflation worries and recession fears,answering what social media frea…

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Will Deadpool & Wolverine and Avengers: Doomsday Revive Marvel? Vintage Films & more w/ Luis Mendez 53:05

1M ago53:05

53:05

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about one of the biggest IPs in all of entertainment, Marvel. Our friend and film critic Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report returns to Heard Tell to talk about the huge success of Deadpool & Wolverine, and the …

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STAGES Episode 508: ANGELA PUNCH MCGREGOR 51:02

2M ago51:02

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Angela Punch McGregor graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1974. Her early roles were in a renaissance period of Australian cinema, with lauded performances that garnered her a slew of AFI Awards, for the films The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith, Newsfront, and Annie’s Coming Out. Her career continued in numerous television productio…

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From war reporter to peace journalist in Uganda 27:21

2M ago27:21

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Gloria Laker Aciro was a teenager when war upended her family’s life in Northern Uganda. The Lord's Resistance Army, led by the infamous Joseph Kony, were known for their brutality, and for kidnapping children and making them child soldiers or child brides. As a young displaced person, Aciro became a journalist so the world would know about the suf…

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Jim Morris, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, Public Health Watch 36:18

2M ago36:18

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In this episode, Jim Morris, executive director and editor-in-chief of Public Health Watch, discusses his career in journalism and the significant environmental and public health reporting done by his organization with Mark Simon. The conversation gets into Public Health Watch's role in shedding light on environmental injustices, particularly throu…

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Congress News Not Making Headlines, DC Reax to Harris Campaign & Vance VP Pick & more w/ Eric Garcia 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about all the news that we should be paying attention to, but isn't making the headlines as the Trump v Harris campaign change has dominated news media. Eric Garcia, the Washington bureau chief and senior Washingto…

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July 26, 2024 - "American Week": Biden calls it quits 10:09

2M ago10:09

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Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. #Biden #Democrats #GOP #Election2024 #news #politics #Trump #Kamala #HarrisBy Simon Marks Reporting

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