Best The Lady Behind the Glass Podcasts (2024)

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Meet a Kenyan teacher teaching children crucial environmental skills. 18:01

1M ago18:01

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Our children are the next generation. We, as humans, pass on our legacy to them, whether good or bad. The environment underpins humans’ survival today and tomorrow. As the world warms, it’s important to remember the vital role the environment's natural resources, such as forests, play in balancing human activities such as the burning of coal and ot…

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How WhatsApp transformed 70-year-old Kenyan woman’s beaded basket sales 15:24

2M ago15:24

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This week, I was visiting a town in Makueni County, located in the southeastern part of Kenya. About an hour's drive from Makueni’s capital town Wote, I met a 70-year-old lady who, after a severe three-year drought hit the village, learned how to weave beaded baskets. She is relying on WhatsApp, her family, and Facebook to make sales. Have a listen…

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Critical Minerals: has Africa learned from its past experience? 18:39

2M ago18:39

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African nations are blessed with 30% of the world’s critical minerals. Mineral that the world needs to develop solar panels, wind turbines, renewable energy storage, electric vehicles, defence infrastructures, communication infrastructure, digital economy and many more. However, past mining activities since colonial era has taught Africa taught les…

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Human Greed: The Silent Destroyer of Nature's Fragile Balance 23:17

3M ago23:17

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Humanly speaking, forests, minerals, oceans, water bodies, and other natural resources are seen as infinite by the human eye. Infinite in the sense that there are more resources to be mined or prospected for, more land to be utilized, a vast ocean and waterbodies that can handle enormous levels of pollution, vast underground water resources that ca…

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Why planting mangroves is not the solution. 42:00

3M ago42:00

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Mangroves are versatile and flexible forests that can cope with enormous disturbances. Dr. Judith Okello, a senior research scientist and mangrove ecologist at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, says that when sedimentation occurs, the mangroves can form a new cable rooting system and migrate when there is space on land. However, du…

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Empowering Women, Revitalizing Mangroves: A Story from Kenya 21:38

4M ago21:38

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Featured today are a group of ladies who are establishing a livelihood by planting mangroves. About sixty kilometres south of Mombasa in Kwale County, in the small fishing town of Msambweni, a group of fifteen women from the Munje village joined together during the COVID-19 outbreak. A community-based organisation with 30 members has developed out …

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Meet a Kenyan community saving the coral reefs. 34:01

4M ago34:01

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Today we meet a Kenyan community saving the coral reefs along the Kenyan coast. Coral reefs along the Lamu-Kiunga area in Lamu County, a small archipelago north of Mombasa in Kenya, have degraded over the years. Pate Island, the largest island in the Lamu Archipelago, lies between the towns of Lamu and Kiunga, which depend on fishing. However, fish…

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Spring water changing lives in Kenya. 18:06

5M ago18:06

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Women in Olailamutia, a town in Kenya's Narok County, have had problems with diarrhoea, stomachaches, and skin rashes for many years. Having access to clean drinking water from a spring is helping to get rid of these problems. Families here got water to drink from a river where they also took baths. The river in question has been contaminated due t…

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Cabins made of plastic helping keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean. 20:39

6M ago20:39

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In today's episode, we meet Isaac Macharia, a Kenyan social entrepreneur who makes cabins out of plastic to keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean. In 2015, Macharia was on his usual tour-guiding routine at the Masai Mara in Kenya. It bothered him. He decided to construct cabins using not only plastic bottles, but also stashing and hiding every non-biodegra…

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Meet a young Kenyan lady repurposing waste glass at Masai Mara. 15:17

6M ago15:17

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Picture this. It’s a lovely evening. You and your loved one are seated somewhere, enjoying some juice or beer from a glass made out of liquor bottles collected from a dumping site. How does that sound? On today’s episode, meet a young Kenyan lady – Mary Njoki, repurposing waste glass at Masai Mara.By Sophie Mbugua

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"Africa needs to create It's specific facility for climate action" says AGN. 22:08

7M ago22:08

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For effective climate action in Africa to take shape, the African Group of negotiators lead negotiator on finance, Ambassador Mohamed Nasr, told the Africa Climate Conversations that the continent must self-assess and work on its own modalities to achieve climate action. Among the things the continent should work on is creating an Africa-specific p…

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COP28: How can Africa solve the climate finance access challenge? 31:15

7M ago31:15

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The climate finance needs of developing countries have risen way beyond the 100 billion USD promised by developed countries 15 years ago. The recent UN 2023 adaptation gap report estimates the cost of adaptation at US$215 billion per year this decade. Access to finance, including means of implementation that are technology and capacity, is a cataly…

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COP28 kicks off with high promises to deliver on finance. 14:43

8M ago14:43

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COP28 takes place against the backdrop of increased financial needs to address climate change adaptation, mitigation, as well as loss and damage. Just to mention, the 2023 UNEP adaptation gap report estimates the cost of adaptation in developing countries at US$215 billion per year this decade. For Africa, the continent requires at least $56 billio…

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African Lead Negotiator: "I hope the loss and damage fund does not become a bargaining chip at COP28." 31:18

8M ago31:18

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A 24-member transitional committee on loss and damage issued a proposal for a new loss and damage fund ahead of the 28th UN Climate Summit (COP28) taking place in Dubai this November. According to Alpha Oumar Kaloga, the African group's lead negotiator on loss and damage, the final decision was made in a tense atmosphere; thus, there is a need to u…

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Lake Ol' Bolossat community volunteers saving Kenyan endangered bird. 26:46

9M ago26:46

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Lake Ol' Bolossat is the only lake in the Kenyan highlands, situated in Nyandarua County, about a three and a half-hour drive from Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The lake is situated in the valley between the northwestern slopes of the AberdareRange of Mountains and Dundori Ridge. The lake forms the head waters of the Ewaso Ngiro North Basin, Kenya's la…

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Loss and Damage Fund must be fair and just. 16:21

10M ago16:21

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Economic and non-economic loss and damage associated with the extreme event are increasing in developing countries. Extreme events such as droughts, floods, cyclones, tropical storms, and forest fires have significantly increased globally in intensity, frequency, and scope. The devastating floods and landslides in Bangladesh caused an estimated los…

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71% of African conservation NGOs say global partnerships need reforms. 36:13

10M ago36:13

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Not only are local communities and organisations essential for conservation but also for addressing issues of sustainability, poverty reduction, and economic development in Africa. However, local organisations collaborate with international organisations to assist these communities in protecting the biodiversity they inhabit, conserving fauna, adap…

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Global Stocktake: African climate needs should be smart and measurable. 39:35

11M ago39:35

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During the 28th United Nations climate summit, hosted by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in December 2023, the first global stocktake, which is intended to map out the path to achieving the Paris Agreement's main objectives, will conclude. The global stocktake, which is anticipated to occur every five years, will assess the world's…

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How have religion, colonialism, and education affected Barotse Floodplain conservation? 26:47

11M ago26:47

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"After colonialism, religion depicted that we "Africans" lived in a satanic manner," argues Florence Monde. Mwauluka, a woman of 85 years old, founded the Limulunga la Makuwa craft women's club in the Mongu district of Zambia's Western Province. In today's episode, Mwaluka recalls her childhood before colonialism and the introduction of Christianit…

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Barotseland: where women protecting the floodplain has nothing to show financially. 22:59

12M ago22:59

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Meet Florence Monde. Mwauluka is an 85-year-old woman popularly known here as Auntie Flo. She is the founder of the Limulunga la Makuwa craft women's club in Mongu district, Western Province, Zambia. Here, 10 women join up to weave mats, mattresses, hats, and baskets, as well as mould pots used as cooking pots, refrigerators, and water purifiers. T…

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Is there a solution to the persisting water crisis in Zimbabwe? 34:45

1y ago34:45

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Is there a solution to the persisting water crisis in Zimbabwe? I ask Professor Tamuka Nhiwatiwa, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biological Sciences, University Lake Kariba Research Station, at the University of Zimbabwe. Tamuka says Harare city in Zimbabwe is built on its catchment area. It relies on treating polluted waters from Lake Chiv…

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How African spiritualism has helped conserve Zambia's Barotse floodplain 36:21

1y ago36:21

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When the Lozi people migrated to the Barotse Floodplains in western Zambia about 400 years ago, they heaped soil on platforms and settled in the floodplain without destroying it. The Lozi developed canals they use to access villages and farmlands and instilled African cultural and spiritual beliefs that have been used to protect the fish, water, an…

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The Barotse floodplain: it's importance threats and solutions. 39:04

1y ago39:04

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Did you know that the Barotse floodplain, located in the upper Zambezi basin in Zambia’s western province, has over 339 bird species and over 129 documented fish species? When flooded, it can reach over 550 000 hectares, acting as a sponge that slowly releases water to the nearby regions that receive low rainfall. It's key for supplying water to do…

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Why Zambia's key water resources face an eminent threat. 52:59

1y ago52:59

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In order to manage and safeguard the nation's forests, Zambia has a proactive 2015 forest act that brings together stakeholders, including local communities. However, extensive deforestation is being caused by the prospecting for new minerals, the logging of indigenous trees like rosewood and African teak, and the conversion of forest area for agri…

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Can the world solve the climate crisis without tackling degradation? 20:22

1y ago20:22

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It's nature that gives humans food, air, and medicine; hence, you must give back to nature. But, decades of development have not prioritised safeguarding the environment and the people who depend on it—as a result, leading to pollution, waste disposal, deforestation, ocean acidification, the rise of greenhouse emissions like carbon dioxide and meth…

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Wool spinning means more birds and money in Kenya. 18:49

1+ y ago18:49

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At the foot of the Aberdare mountains in Kenya, about an hour's drive to Lake Naivasha, a youth group is encouraging farmers to preserve the grasslands to conserve the Sharpe's Longclaw bird species. The Njambini Wool Crafters buy wool from these farmers to ensure they generate income through sheep-keeping. The group produces yarns made of raw shee…

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Kinangop Grasslands Kenya: A birds paradise now lost to farming 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

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About an hour and a half drive from Kenya's capital city Nairobi exists the Kinangop Plateau. It is the middle catchment area between the Aberdares /Nyandarua range of mountains and Lake Naivasha. Initially, the grassland was a 70 000 hectares of expansive treeless tussocky grasses, bogs and marshlands. Today, only less than 10 percent of the grass…

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Largest Kenyan solar plant but little benefit to locals. 28:46

1+ y ago28:46

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The Raya residents in Garissa - North east of Kenya - say they gave up 85 hectares (210 acres) of their land to make way for the solar power plant - the largest grid-connected solar power plant in East and Central Africa launched in December 2019, but have so far seen few benefits in return. So, who is benefitting? As Kenya aim to go 100 percent re…

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How a Kenyan community is saving one tree at a time. 22:37

1+ y ago22:37

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Today, I am visiting Kenya's Kereita forest - a critical water catchment area and home to the endangered Abbott's Starling bird and threatened tree species like the Prunus Africana threatened for its medical value. I am here to discover what a community forty kilometers from Kenya's capital has done to save a forest that was once plundered for fire…

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Biodiversity is not just about Wild animals but humanity's survival. 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

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About 30 years ago in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, agenda 21 recognized that humanity stands at a defining moment in history, confronted by worsening poverty, hunger, ill health, and the continuing deterioration of the ecosystems on which we all depend for our well-being. Years later, world leaders continue to prioritize development over the environment…

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2022: another hottest year on record! Welcome Back! 8:43

1+ y ago8:43

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Happy New Year: 2023. Last year the year 2022, the average global temperature was about 1.15 degrees Celsius. 2022 marks the 8th consecutive year from 2015-2022 where each year the annual global temperatures have reached at least 1°C above pre-industrial levels. This is according to datasets compiled by the World Meteorological organization from si…

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Good policies but not enough to protect forests in Kenya. 23:07

1+ y ago23:07

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Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has come with its fair share of blessings in terms of communication and transport. The Mombasa to the Kenyan capital Nairobi line was completed in 2017. Phase two of the railway aimed to link Nairobi with Malaba on the Kenya–Uganda border cut through the pristine Olooula Forest -one of the remaining Nairobi gree…

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Did the COP27 benefit the African Continent? 18:43

1+ y ago18:43

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The Sharm el-Sheikh, decision was reached early morning on last Sunday the 20th as official plenary started at 4am. Among the wins for the Continent was the establishment of a loss and damage facility which was pushed hard by the G77 and China- Africa is in this group - as well as the civil society. But vehemently opposed by the United States at th…

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African nations must strengthen their institutions to adapt to climate change 20:40

1+ y ago20:40

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The 27th UN Climate summit is already underway till next week in Egypt’s coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh. It is essential to recognize that this is the 27th meeting of the parties in about 30 years. Also, remember that Africa is the continent that contributes the least to global emissions – about 4 percent. In 2015, in Paris, when the Paris agreeme…

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Lisa Loeb, Fred Penner, Jay Semko and Don Schmid of The Northern Pikes 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

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Lisa Loeb, 'Stay (I Missed You)', swings by with a great story of how a phone call from “an acquaintance” Ethan Hawke, landed her the gig of a lifetime. Fred Penner... What you may not know about Fred is, he’s an amazing guitar player along with being a naturally born storyteller. Fred explains how he transformed an old folk song into an ear-worm f…

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Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Margo Timmins of The Cowboy Junkies, Mark Holmes of Platinum Blonde 13:12

1+ y ago13:12

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Lou Gramm of Foreigner enlightens us with how a simple drum beat evolved into lyrics for one of their biggest hits, 'Juke Box Hero'. Margo Timmins of The Cowboy Junkies recalls some memorable experiences that came to be due to their song 'Sweet Jane'. Lead singer/bassist from Platinum Blonde, Mark Holmes tells us how the idea of “living in the mome…

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Paul Young, Sam Reid and Alan Frew of Glass Tiger, Jean-Marc Pisapia of The Box 14:53

1+ y ago14:53

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Paul Young sheds some light on his song 'Every time You Go Away' and how it was originally meant for a TV show. Sam Reid and Alan Frew of Glass Tiger. Here’s the guys on the song 'Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)', the writing process and having a few beers with Bryan Adams to pitch him on being part of the song. Jean-Marc Pisapia of The Box who (I …

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Lack of conservation values killing Kenya’s Oloolua forest. 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

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Forests and savannahs provide a wide variety of ecosystem services. They provide food and fuel. Additionally, they clean the air, filter water, and control floods, and erosion, while sustaining biodiversity. However, over the years human beings have plundered the earth prioritizing development needs over the environment. Kenya’s Olo0lua forest an u…

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Alex Lifeson of Rush, Gino Vannelli, Sandy Horne of Spoons 12:13

1+ y ago12:13

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Alex Lifeson of Rush goes into detail about recording 'Tom Sawyer' in the winter. Gino Vannelli talks 'Black Cars' and how it’s not really about, black cars. Bassplayer/singer and founding member Sandy Horne from the Spoons on their song 'Romantic Traffic'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Randy Bachman, Steven Page formerly of Barenaked Ladies, Michael Sadler of Saga 15:04

2y ago15:04

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In this episode, Randy Bachman explains how one of his biggest songs, 'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet' , wasn’t really meant to be a song at all, but more of a sibling rivalry thing. 'Jane' from the Barenaked Ladies and former member, Steven Page giving his side of song’s story. Michael Sadler of Saga reminisces about the hoops he had to jump through a…

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COP27 not the answer to the global climate crisis. 12:42

2y ago12:42

12:42

Human activities led to roughly 1.1°C of warming between 1850-1900. If this trend continues, scientists warn that global warming will exceed 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052, meaning more severe and extreme weather events. The earth exists not just as an investment opportunity but as a trust passed on from previous generations for the current to hold as…

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Fred Schneider of the B-52's, Ian Thomas, Freddy Curci and Steve DeMarchi of Sheriff 15:14

2y ago15:14

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Fred Schneider of The B-52's joins us to give some background on their biggest hit, “Love Shack” and what exactly a love shack is. Ian Thomas talks about life on the road, strip joints and missing home with "Painted Ladies". Freddy Curci and Steve DeMarchi of Sheriff stopped by our studios to give some insight on “When I’m With You”. See omnystudio…

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Dennis DeYoung (Styx), Gowan, Keith Hampshire 17:35

2y ago17:35

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Keith Hampshire has an amazing story about how a song you could only buy at the ballpark got stuck in our heads forever. Gowan tells a good story about how a visit to a jail cell inspired a 7 minute song about the thought process of a criminal. What’s the deal with “Mr. Roboto”? What does it mean - how did it happen - what do you hear if you play t…

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With Droughts, Migration becomes urgent in the Horn of Africa. 27:57

2y ago27:57

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In the Horn of Africa, pastoralists have often moved. The movement is a crucial driver for community resilience. However, the slow onset of events like droughts, desertification, water scarcity, rising sea levels, and coastal erosion has increased climate-induced migration. By 2050, the World Bank says climate change will cause more than 200 millio…

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A Flock of Seagulls (Mike Score), Andy Kim, Triumph (Mike Levine) 13:42

2y ago13:42

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We kick off episode 3 of Behind the Vinyl with the very charming, total gentleman and legend Andy Kim with his song “Baby, I Love You”. From the rockin’ Canadian trio Triumph, bass plater Mike Levine gives his take on “Magic Power”. And Mike Score from A Flock of Seagulls explains the inspiration behind their monster 80s hit song “I Ran” (So Far Aw…

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Midge Ure, Lorraine Segato of the Parachute Club, Honeymoon Suite’s Derry Grehan and Johnnie Dee 15:29

2y ago15:29

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In this episode of Behind The Vinyl: The Podcast, where we continue to feature artists playing their biggest hits on a turntable and giving us the back story... Lorraine Segato from The Parachute Club with a song that’s not a song. It’s a universal anthem of freedom and equality, "Rise Up". Niagara Falls, Ontario rockers, Honeymoon Suite’s Derry Gr…

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“Time for Action, not Backtracking,” Says COP27 Presidency. 40:14

2y ago40:14

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The 27th United nation Climate summit (COP27) is eight weeks away. COP27 occurs when several climate-related emergency crises, such as floods, drought, wildfires, storms, and cyclones, devastate communities, economies, and ecosystems. Today we welcome the COP27 President Special Representative Ambassador Wael Aboulmagd.…

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Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Tom Cochrane and David Wilcox 14:55

2y ago14:55

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Welcome to another season of Behind The Vinyl, where artists stop by, drop the needle on their songs and roll out their take on how the song came to be. In this episode, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister sheds some light on “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and how the key line from the song, was years ahead of the rest of the lines. Tom Cochrane goes into deta…

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Timely weather texts rescues Kenyan farmers. 11:30

2y ago11:30

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In many African communities, traditional weather forecasting was relied upon to determine when famers would plant. Still among many communities it remains the most accessible and affordable source of weather information. However recurrent and persistent drought, has disrupted the weather patterns in Kenya. Rains no longer set in on expected months …

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Why Natural Gas must power Africa Energy transition. 29:03

2y ago29:03

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Africa is home to about 560 million people out of over 700 million without access to electricity worldwide. In July 2022, the African Union commission and its member states unveiled what they say is a practical approach to tackling the energy crisis in the continent. The African Common Position on Energy Access and Just Transition stipulates that A…

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