Best Columbia Global Reports Podcasts (2024)

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The Arc | Climate Justice in the Arctic: Part 1 28:55

4h ago28:55

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In today’s episode of The Arc, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Gunn-Britt Retter, Head of the Arctic and Environmental Unit at the Saami Council, in part one of three episodes focused on climate justice in the Arctic. We dive into Gunn-Britt’s background and her work on the Saami Council. Gunn-Britt outlines how climate change is …

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Carl Bruch 56:48

1h ago56:48

56:48

In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle speaks with Carl Bruch, Senior Attorney and Director of International Programs at the Environmental Law Institute and the founding President of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association. Bruch describes the early conversations, visioning, and initiatives that helped establish the field, how he's seen it evolve…

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Environmental Cooperation in the Middle East: A Conversation with Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed 32:31

29d ago32:31

32:31

In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, Wilson Center Global Fellow and environmental journalist Anneliese Palmer speaks with longtime leader in regional environmental diplomacy and Executive Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed. In their conversation, Dr. Hamed unpacks the opportunities and challenge…

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NATO’s Paul Rushton on the Alliance’s Climate Security Efforts 37:34

1M ago37:34

37:34

When senior officials from 32 countries meet in Washington, DC next week for the NATO Summit, deterrence and defense, as well as Ukraine and global partnerships, are at the top of the agenda. Under Secretary General Stoltenberg’s leadership, NATO has recognized that climate change is also reshaping the security landscape. In today’s episode of New …

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S3. E4 All things Summer Rafting and Canyoning, Climbing to Everest Basecamp and spotlight on The Portes du Soleil 43:38

1M ago43:38

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In this weeks episode we discussed all things canyoning and white water rafting. And recommended 2 sites to get some great info that include Manawa.com and awe365.com. We talked about where you can do this and what gear you're gonna need!! We also explored the Portes Du Soleil area, that includes the towns of Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz and Chatel o…

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S3. E3 Summer Climbing, Via Ferrata and all things Marmottes! Plus the best climbing resorts around the world and a spotlight on Whistler British Columbia 36:54

2M ago36:54

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This week we explored news from around the world of summer and winter mountain resorts including: Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network, Glamos that the countries glaciers have 31% more snow on them now than on average over the years between 2010 and 2020 9% of skiers in French resort were from the UK, that’s the largest group after the French France’s …

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S3. E2 Summer Spotlight on Hiking and Trekking, Visit Salzburgerland, Must Have Hiking Gear and Bucket List Georgia 42:18

2M ago42:18

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In this Summer episode we explore all things hiking... News Pass Portes du Soleil, a 3 day festival of mountain biking July 6 and 7, the Savoie Mont Blanc Freestyle Tour by FISE in AvoriazMorzine hosts the Spartan Ultra World Championship, Les Gets, the UCI mountain biking world cup event Hiking Gear Walking boots - waterproof and breathable. Salom…

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram 33:24

3M ago33:24

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In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle speaks with Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram, Program Manager at Climate Diplomacy and Assistant Professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India. Dr. Jayaram describes what environmental peacebuilding looks like in the context of South Asia, how climate diplomacy connects to environmental peacebuilding, and h…

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The Arc | Dr. Mizan Khan on Loss and Damage and Bangladesh’s Role as a Climate Adaptation Leader 32:39

3M ago32:39

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n today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg speak with Dr. Mizan Khan, Deputy Director at the International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), a research institute based in Bangladesh. Dr. Khan describes Bangladesh’s vulnerability to climate change and its unique role as an adaptation leader…

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S3. E1 Summer Mountain Biking, Chamonix Aiguille du Midi and Climbing the Matterhorn 42:04

3M ago42:04

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In this launch Summer episode of The White Out We take a quick look at summer ski news as well as summer mountain news. We explore some of the fantastic things you can do in resorts over the Summer with a a particular focus on mountain biking, and what you need to know to get cracking, what to wear, where to go, and where in the UK is great to visi…

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The Arc | Dr. Renata Giannini on Women Environmental Defenders in the Amazon and Climate Mitigation 33:21

4M ago33:21

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In today’s episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Angus Soderberg and Claire Doyle interview Wilson Center Fellow, Dr. Renata Giannini. She shares stories and solutions from her work with women environmental defenders in the Amazon and she looks ahead at COP30 in Brazil. We also hear from Dr. Giannini about her work as a program manager and senior researcher…

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S2. E24 A look back on Winter 24 and a look forward to this Summer 44:15

4M ago44:15

44:15

This weeks episode looks back on the winter of 2023/24, and all the greatest things that happened From the top news stories Vail resorts taking over Crans-Montana and Whams 40 years since filming in Saas Fee and The Dolomites Dirndl Ski Day We also looked back at our daftest story of the season The Skypark engagement story as well as our favourite …

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Erika Weinthal 34:18

4M ago34:18

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Today’s episode of New Security Broadcast is hosted by ECSP in collaboration with the Environmental Peacebuilding Association as part of a special series, "Thought-leaders and Frontline Workers in Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History." The series features interviews with academics, practitioners, and frontline workers to offer a behind-the-…

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S2. E23 Interview with World Number 1 Telemark Skier - Jasmin Taylor 30:46

4M ago30:46

30:46

Jasmine Taylor, 12 world cup wins, 4 world champ medals and 56 world cup podiums now ranked the world number 1 telemark skier, we had the chance to sit down with Jasmin to uncover: what is telemark skiing? can anyone do it? what's next? what drives her on? now ranked number 1, what will that mean to her? and how did she get to this point? In the me…

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S2. E22 Heliskiing in Alaska with Warren Miller Movie Ski Legend - Dan Egan 39:48

5M ago39:48

39:48

This week we were lucky enough to catch up with Warren Miller Ski Movie star and legend Dan Egan to talk about his most recent trip - Heliskiing in Alaska. It was fantastic to see the passion and enthusiasm from somebody that has skied pretty much everywhere, in the very best conditions, and yet still he talks like it's his first turns in powder...…

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Ken Conca and Dr. Geoff Dabelko 48:24

5M ago48:24

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On today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, the Wilson Center's Environmental Change and Security Program and the Environmental Peacebuilding Association launch a series of oral history interviews with experts to trace the history of the field of environmental peacebuilding. From the people who helped shape the field to those who are bringing new…

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S2. E21 Where's the Best Snow, Ski Carinthia, Best Spring Ski Sunglasses, Global Ski News 43:15

5M ago43:15

43:15

In this weeks episode Dom and Rob delve into what's been happening around the world's ski scene, from new lifts in Chamonix to the World Cup Finals in Saalbach. They also share where is best to ski now as we head into the real meat of the spring skiing season. Then they feature the best sunglasses for spring skiing as well as a new visor from Valon…

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The Arc | Climate, Conflict, and Women’s Resilience: A Recent Women for Women International Report 33:18

6M ago33:18

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In today’s episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Angus Soderberg and Claire Doyle interview Nisha Singh and Kavin Mirteekhan from Women for Women International. We dive into the organization’s report, Cultivating a more enabling environment: Strengthening women’s resilience in climate-vulnerable and conflict-affected communities, hearing from them on the ne…

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S2. E20 - Having skied 24 Resorts in the last 7 weeks, which was the best? 46:58

5M ago46:58

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In this special episode we are joined by Ben and Clau who have skied 24 resorts between January and March 2024 and, while doing so, have output some fantastic content across all social channels, resulting in some of the best and most useful content in the world of ski today. Here are some of the highlights that Ben and Clau talked about but you can…

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Sarah Ladislaw on US Climate Security and “Mutually Assured Resilience” 22:46

5M ago22:46

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In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP Program Director Lauren Risi speaks with Sarah Ladislaw, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Climate and Energy at the National Security Council (NSC). In the conversation, Special Assistant Ladislaw describes the most pressing climate security challenges facing the US, her r…

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S2. E19 - Skiing News, Where is good to Ski Right Now, Spotlight on Sierra Nevada, Ski Turkey, Gear Guide and lots more 1:02:52

6M ago1:02:52

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In this weeks episode Dom and Rob share where is best to ski now as well as news from around the world of skiing. they also tell us about some great new gear finds including a brand new binding for skis plus a 360 degree camera from Insta. And finally they take us to explore Sierra Nevada and Turkey would you believe!! Enjoy the ride :) ***** WELCO…

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S2. E18 - Spring Skiing Special + Where is good to Ski Right Now 27:12

6M ago27:12

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In this weeks episode Dom and Rob delve into the best places to go skiing in the spring, what better advice when there's great snow across Europe and the sun will shine, Easter really is one of the best times to go skiing ! Enjoy the ride :) ***** Welcome to our Sponsors The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski reso…

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Relief, Recovery, and Peace: A Follow-up Interview with DAS Iris Ferguson 21:23

6M ago21:23

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In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP Program Director Lauren Risi follows up with Iris Ferguson, the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Arctic and Global Resilience, on their previous conversation previewing the DoD delegation to COP28. Deputy Assistant Secretary Ferguson discusses her takeaways…

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S2. E17 - Ski Sun Peaks, Snow Forecast, Region Dents Du Midi, Ski Gear Guide, World Ski News 58:42

6M ago58:42

58:42

In this weeks episode Dom and Rob bring us all the latest news from around the world from Mikeys Miles to International Ski Patrollers Day. They also share the biggest secrets on where is best to ski right now! Then in this weeks episode they tell us aboiut ski boots that are so easy to get on and off they are like slippers as well as some other gr…

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Unpacking the Impact of the Fifth National Climate Assessment 28:27

6M ago28:27

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In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP’s Lauren Risi hosts three contributing authors of the international chapter of the recently released fifth National Climate Assessment. Dr. Roger Pulwarty is a Senior Scientist with the Physical Sciences Laboratory at NOAA; Dr. Andrea Cameron is a permanent military professor teaching policy analys…

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The Arc | Dr. Yvonne Su on Climate Migration, Equity, and Policy 22:59

6M ago22:59

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In today’s episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Dr. Yvonne Su, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University in Toronto. Dr. Su challenges oversimplified portrayals of displacement by drawing out how socioeconomic status, identity, and timeframes shape experiences of migration. She …

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Green Corruption: Dissecting a Recent Wilson Center Event 20:07

6M ago20:07

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In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP’s Angus Soderberg breaks down a recent Wilson Center event against the backdrop of the 10th annual Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the UN Convention on Corruption, which is under way in Atlanta this week. On September 19, ECSP, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, the Embassy of …

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Relief, Recovery, and Peace: Iris Ferguson on COP28’s New Theme 19:33

6M ago19:33

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In a new mini-series previewing the upcoming UN Climate Summit (COP28)’s new focus on relief, recovery, & peace, ECSP Program Director Lauren Risi spoke with Iris Ferguson, the US Department of Defense’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Arctic and Global Resilience. Deputy Assistant Secretary Ferguson spoke about why climate security has b…

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The Arc | Gender, Agriculture, and Climate Change with Dr. Maureen Miruka 29:08

6M ago29:08

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In the first episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg speak with Dr. Maureen Miruka about the complex relationship between gender, climate, and agriculture. Miruka, who is Director of Strategic Partnerships and Research at CARE USA., emphasizes the disproportionate impact of climate stressors on women and vulnerable populations…

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The Arc | Dr. Robert McLeman on Climate Migration, Equity, and Policy 28:01

6M ago28:01

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In today’s episode of “The Arc,” ECSP Director Lauren Risi interviews Dr. Robert McLeman, a professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in Toronto. Dr. McLeman unpacks how climate change interacts with social, economic, and political conditions in ways that render some communities to be more vulnerable to climate-…

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Relief, Recovery, and Peace: Peter Schwartzstein on COP28’s New Theme 15:50

6M ago15:50

15:50

In a new mini-series previewing the upcoming UN Climate Summit (COP28)’s new focus on relief, recovery, & peace, the Director of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center, Merissa Khurma, spoke with Peter Schwartzstein, an environmental journalist and Wilson Center Global Fellow. Schwartzstein discusses the impact of the war in Gaza on COP28 and…

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Relief, Recovery, and Peace: David Nicholson on COP28's New Theme 21:31

6M ago21:31

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In a new mini-series previewing the upcoming UN Climate Summit (COP28)’s new focus on relief, recovery, & peace, ECSP Program Director Lauren Risi spoke with David Nicholson, Director of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change Technical Support Unit at Mercy Corps. Nicholson described his role in ensuring that climate change is at the center of …

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S2. E16 Spotlight on Aosta Valley, Ski 24 Resorts in 7 weeks, Interview Zak Carrick-Smith, Where's the Snow 1:12:10

7M ago1:12:10

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In this weeks episode Dom and Rob bring us all the latest news from around the world , where is best to ski right now, how Ben and Clau are doing skiing around 24 resorts in 7 weeks as well as a great interview with Zak Carrick-Smith!! Enjoy the ride :) ***** Welcome to our Sponsors The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Albert…

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S2. E15 The Best Way to Travel to Ski Resorts - showcasing E-Cars, Train and Coach 39:40

7M ago39:40

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WELCOME OUR SPONSORS SKI INDEPENDENCE The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski resorts for almost 30 years. With oodles of personal experience, they know all about the best places to stay, the best travel options… and everything in between: from Banff’s best après-ski locations, to breathtaking scenery at Lake Louis…

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S2. E14 Where's the best Snow Now, Helmet Buyers Guide, Catskiing Special, Spotlight on Kitzbuhel, The Latest Skiing News 39:20

7M ago39:20

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WELCOME OUR SPONSORS SKI INDEPENDENCE The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski resorts for almost 30 years. With oodles of personal experience, they know all about the best places to stay, the best travel options… and everything in between: from Banff’s best après-ski locations, to breathtaking scenery at Lake Louis…

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S2. E13 Special Ski Resort Edition - Discover French Gem - Les 7 Laux with Peak Retreats 16:43

7M ago16:43

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Resort Spotlight: Les 7 Laux (Les Sept Laux) LOCATION Very close to the city of Grenoble, just up in the Belledonne mountain range in the Dauphiné Alps. Drive into the city of Grenoble in around 30-40 minutes traffic permitting and the airport is just over a one hour’s drive away too. Chambery is also just 50 kms away, so another option for flying …

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S2. E12 The Best of Skiing 2023, Ski Gear, Après Ski, Snow Reports and What's coming for 2024 43:04

7M ago43:04

43:04

Time to mention today’s sponsors, Ski Independence & Canada’s Alberta. The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski resorts for almost 30 years. With oodles of personal experience, they know all about the best places to stay, the best travel options… and everything in between: from Banff’s best après-ski locations, to b…

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S2. E11 The Best in Apres Ski, Skiing in Arapahoe Basin, Ski News, Snow Reports and Gear Reviews 43:07

8M ago43:07

43:07

Time to mention today’s sponsors, Ski Independence & Canada’s Alberta. The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski resorts for almost 30 years. With oodles of personal experience, they know all about the best places to stay, the best travel options… and everything in between: from Banff’s best après-ski locations, to b…

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S2. E10 Les 2 Alpes Special Edition in Association with Peak Retreats 27:01

8M ago27:01

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In this special episode dedicated to the brilliantly located Les 2 Alpes in Association with award Winning tour operator Peak Retreats, we talk to Amanda Sanchez who is an on-the-ground-expert in all things Les 2 Alpes. Amanda went to L2A 18 years ago to do a season and fell in love with the place (as well as a ski instructor) and never came back t…

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S2. E9 Ski News, Where is Good to Ski Now, Ski Beaver Creek and Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski 59:53

9M ago59:53

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Time to mention today’s sponsors, Ski Independence & Canada’s Alberta. The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski resorts for almost 30 years. With oodles of personal experience, they know all about the best places to stay, the best travel options… and everything in between: from Banff’s best après-ski locations, to b…

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S2. E8 How to Get Your Ski Boots Correctly Fitted 25:18

9M ago25:18

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WELCOME OUR SPONSORS SKI INDEPENDENCE The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski resorts for almost 30 years. With oodles of personal experience, they know all about the best places to stay, the best travel options… and everything in between: from Banff’s best après-ski locations, to breathtaking scenery at Lake Louis…

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S2. E7 Ski News, World Snow Conditions, Ski Courmayeur, Gear Reviews and Ski La Grave 1:02:39

9M ago1:02:39

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WELCOME OUR SPONSORS SKI INDEPENDENCE The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski resorts for almost 30 years. With oodles of personal experience, they know all about the best places to stay, the best travel options… and everything in between: from Banff’s best après-ski locations, to breathtaking scenery at Lake Louis…

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S2. E6 Best Piste Skis for 2023/24 28:13

9M ago28:13

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Our best PISTE SKI picks for the 2024 winter ahead Time to mention today’s sponsors, Ski Independence & Canada’s Alberta. The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski resorts for almost 30 years. With oodles of personal experience, they know all about the best places to stay, the best travel options… and everything in b…

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S2. E5 Ski News, Where's the best Snow, Ski Japan and Ski Park City 59:09

10M ago59:09

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Time to mention today’s sponsors, Ski Independence & Canada’s Alberta. The team at Ski Independence have been sending customers to Alberta’s ski resorts for almost 30 years. With oodles of personal experience, they know all about the best places to stay, the best travel options… and everything in between: from Banff’s best eateries, breathtaking sc…

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Introducing "The Arc" 2:28

10M ago2:28

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On today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP is launching a new series called The Arc, focused on the connections between climate change, equity, justice, and identity. We will cover a wide range of topics – from food and water systems to the energy transition, migration, and climate finance – and talk with practitioners, advocates, professor…

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S2. E4 The Best All Mountain Skis this Winter 18:55

10M ago18:55

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These are the Best All Mountain Skis for 2024 (in our opinion) BLACK CROWS SERPO The Serpo is a young and lively ski in the range for carving on the piste and poking a bit off-piste. With 93mm at the base, it is a good carver, it is there to really play with the terrain with its tolerant flex but it also has positive response thanks to its metal la…

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S2. E3. Ski News, Visit Les Menuires, New Ski Gear & Ski Safari Talk Skiing North America 55:39

10M ago55:39

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News: National Snow Week https://nationalsnowweek.com/ FIS Race Calendar https://www.fis-ski.com/ Vail Resorts Lift Developments Peak Retreats Motorway Hotels https://www.peakretreats.co.uk/winter/getting-there/en-route-hotels Snow Reports - check out where is good to ski right now https://www.inthesnow.com/where-is-good-to-ski-right-now/ Gear: Pat…

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S2. E2 British Columbia Special Bonus Edition 13:59

10M ago13:59

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In this fantastic bonus episode, we chat with Squamish, BC resident Amber Turnau who tells us the ins and outs of the best ski resorts in British Columbia, Canada the massive province that we all know and love and home to some of the best ski resorts in the world. Beginning on the west coast, The resorts start at Vancouver Island's Mount Washington…

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S2. E1. Ski News, Visit Vaujany, New Ski Gear, Ski New Zealand and The National Snow Show 42:01

11M ago42:01

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The White Out - Episode Highlights Join hosts Dom Killinger and Rob Stewart for The White Out first episode of the 2023-24 winter season. Here’s what to expect: News Roundup Recent studies reveal the surprising risks of slipping on ice compared to skiing.https://halti.com/ Inghams offers holidays with train travel to various Alps resorts, expanding…

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New Security Broadcast |“You Will Find Your People Here” with Dr. Caroline Wanjiku Kihato and Clare Loveday 29:42

12M ago29:42

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On today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP Director Lauren Risi and Distinguished Fellow Dr. Blair Ruble talk with Clare Loveday and Dr. Caroline Wanjiku Kihato about their collaborative installation, “You Will Find Your People Here,” currently on view at La Biennale di Venezia. Loveday is a Johannesburg-based composer, and Kihato is an urb…

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