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Award-winning real stories of the Cold War told by those who were there. Every week we interview an eyewitness of the Cold War. Across soldiers, spies, civilians, and others, we aim to cover the whole range of Cold War experiences. Hosts Ian Sanders, James Chilcott, and Peter Ryan bring your ears into the heart of the Cold War. Reading a history book is one thing, but hearing a human voice, with every breath, hesitation and intonation brings a whole new dimension to understanding what it was ...
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What was it like to hear about the JFK assassination? Or America’s triumph over Hitler? Or seeing Queen at Live-Aid? Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to now. Welcome to the Eyewitness History podcast, where we view history through the eyes of the people that watched the events that shaped our world. If you have a story from history that you would like to share, I would love to hear it! Please reach out to me using my Contact form at https://www.jeremystalnecker.com
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Norco 80

LAist Studios

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In May of 1980, the sleepy streets of Norco, California were turned into an all-out war zone in what is one of the most violent bank robberies in American history. From LAist Studios in collaboration with Futuro Studios comes the new podcast—Norco ’80 based on the book by Peter Houlahan. Listen as host and producer Antonia Cereijido tells the unbelievable true story about God, guns, survivalism and the bank robbery that changed policing in America forever. Using eyewitness testimony and neve ...
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Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dominated world news since tanks, jets and troops first crossed Ukraine's borders in February 2022. Every weekday, the Telegraph's top journalists analyse the conflict from all angles. The team brings you updates on the war and is the most listened to, and award-winning, podcast on the conflict. The team considers military strategy, history, economics, the refugee crisis, Ukrainian culture, and daily life in Vladimir Putin's autocratic Russia and V ...
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Long Shadow

Long Lead & PRX & The Trace & Campside Media

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The April 1999 massacre at Columbine High School hurtled the United States into an era of mass shootings. Now, a quarter century later, the horrors of that day have become an almost regular facet of American life, and gun violence a record-smashing epidemic. Clad in both camouflage and Kevlar, 21st-century America is a bastion of freedom where workplaces require active shooter protocols, schools run lockdown drills, and the Second Amendment has become a religion unto itself. Guns are a uniqu ...
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Strange things are afoot in Virginia. On ODD VIRGINIA we dive into the strange experiences of the state's residents and the weird happenings in the storied history of Virginia.
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Strange Phenomenon

Strange Phenomenon

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STRANGE PHENOMENON is a documentary podcast, featuring expert and eyewitness interviews, delving into events and anomalies that appear to be beyond the realm of conventional scientific understanding. Taking a facts-based yet open-minded approach, Strange Phenomenon digs deeper than the typical paranormal podcast. Every other week will bring the audience new episodes on obscure tales of bizarre events and occurrences with info compiled from first-hand, scientific and historical resources. Sea ...
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The Humble Skeptic

Truth Isn't Afraid of Questions

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Shane Rosenthal was raised in a Jewish home but became an atheist at a very early age. Some years later, however, he ended up losing faith in atheism and converted to Christianity. On this podcast, he talks with people from a wide variety of worldviews and perspectives in order to explore the beliefs and ideas that shape our lives. www.humbleskeptic.com
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The Mariner's Mirror Podcast

The Society for Nautical Research and the Lloyds Register Foundation

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The world's No.1 podcast dedicated to all of maritime and naval history. With one foot in the present and one in the past we bring you the most exciting and interesting current maritime projects worldwide: including excavations of shipwrecks, the restoration of historic ships, sailing classic yachts and tall ships, unprecedented behind the scenes access to exhibitions, museums and archives worldwide, primary sources and accounts that bring the maritime past alive as never before. From the So ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/viking-strongman/subscribe I will discuss topics ranging from history to conspiracy theories to true crime, just whatever topic my autistic brain is focusing on at the moment. You can email episode suggestions or feedback to viking.strongman1991@gmail.com you can also support the podcast through venmo @vikingstrongman also check out the website. https://linktr.ee/vikingstrongman thank you all for the support.
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Taking the reader back to the horror and devastation of September 11, 2001, the 9/11 Commission Report by the 9/11 Commission, is the official report that presents the final findings of the committee Krean Hamilton Commission (better known as the 9/11 Commission.) The report reveals not just the events that happened on that fateful day, but also describes the circumstances that led up to it. It analyzes the role of several government agencies in the drama and also pinpoints the lacunae in th ...
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Bek Lover, a New York City Nightlife Legend, brings you a daily show about everything and anything. You never know who is going to be on the show, from A list celebrities, to some of the most interesting people in the world. Bek Lover, brings you humor, interesting information, news commentary, and opinions about life and current events. You can also expect great stories, motivational content, and inspiration. Available on all podcast platforms. The Bek Lover Podcast, " You Might Learn a thi ...
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This is the official report, published nearly 11 months after the first and only atomic bombings in history (to date), of a group of military physicians and engineers who accompanied the initial contingent of U.S. soldiers into the destroyed cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The report presents a clinical description of the devastation, loss of life and continued suffering of the survivors that resulted from the world’s first and only atomic bombings. The appendix is an eyewitness account, c ...
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Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy

Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy

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This is the official podcast of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy. Our mission is to continue the distinguished legacy and lifetime work of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to advance American democracy through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement.
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Life before, during and after the holocaust with Buchenwald survivor, Melvin Federbush. In hour 5 of this series, he reveals his harrowing experiences while in Nazi occupied Poland. Melvin Federbush was born in Deblin, Poland, July 1923. He attended Cheder and Yeshiva as well as high school. Within eight days of Hitler's invasion of Poland, his parents and nine year old twin sisters were killed during a bombing attack. Melvin was taken prisoner during the Nazi occupation and forced to live i ...
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Award-winning broadcaster and educator Alvin Hall hits the road alongside activist and social justice trainer Janée Woods Weber. They drive from Detroit to New Orleans, collecting powerful, personal testimony about how Black Americans used the historic travel guide The Negro Motorist's Green Book during the height of segregation as a vital resource to quell fears, find safe havens, and travel with dignity. As he drives the Green Book, Alvin unearths both inspiring and heartbreaking tales tha ...
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QMU Podcast

Queen Margaret University

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The QMU Podcast is a new way to keep up-to-date with what's happening at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Tune in for the latest news from the University, hear about our world-leading research from our academic staff and find out how you can connect with us. Subscribe now and engage with the QMU community - wherever you are, whenever you want.
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When we talk about a movie as a "Cult Classic", what exactly does that mean? And, how do movies shape the culture in which we live? In todays episode of Eyewitness History, I have the privilege of speaking with Producer and Editor Jeremy Coon who was one of the major influences in the movie Napoleon Dynamite. We talk about how the movie was made, a…
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After Joe Biden dropped out, it seems from Social Media, that Kamala might be the front runner for the Democratic Party's Candidate. However, many people believe other people have a real chance of popping up! Who do you think it will be? Other interesting news also on this episode!Interesting Times With Bek Lover News Podcast, is a daily show, host…
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Day 881. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russian forces advance on Pokrovsk, we analyse what Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race may mean for US foreign policy on Ukraine and we look into spy-hunting in Germany. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence…
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We find out about an exciting project run by the Imperial War Museum which explores how conflict has driven innovation in science and technology. Sponsored by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the project aims to discover how conflict has accelerated innovation, and how this has impacted on the world we live in today. Science and technology are the key …
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In the rest of our discussion, Ben Hamilton an I delve into the rise of populism in America, fueled by social media's attention economy and widespread distrust in institutions. Ben explains how the drive for clicks spreads misinformation, paving the way for figures like Donald Trump. And we draw historical parallels with the late Roman Republic, em…
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This episode is available now to Telegraph subscribers and will be available to everyone on the 17th July. In the first of The Telegraph's special podcasts on the war in Ukraine. Presenter David Knowles and Producer Adélie Pojzman-Pontay travel to Bucha and Hostomel, north of Kyiv, to hear the stories of citizens who survived Russia's brutal occupa…
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Allan Little recounts his journey from his student days in Edinburgh to working as a journalist the front lines of Cold War history in Eastern Europe and beyond. In 1989 he found himself on the night shift at the BBC’s Today programme in London when the Berlin Wall fell. Witnessing the world change in real time Allan’s desire to be part of these mo…
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Interesting Times With Bek Lover News Podcast, is a daily show, hosted by, Bek Lover, famous motivational speaker and world famous Podcaster.Bek Lover, gathers all the most important and very interesting stories from around the world. He gives you an action packed podcast full ofstories, commentary, and important news. If you are bored of the other…
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Day 878. Today, off the back of the Blenheim summit we assess the breaking news that Britain has granted the use of Storm Shadows on Russian soil. Plus, we consider a new report as to why the Ukrainian counter-offensive failed, and the significance of a British soldier fighting for Moscow. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). …
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Day 877. Today, we look at the fighting around Krnky on the left bank of the Dnipro river, we’re live at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire where Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting European leaders and we discuss Russian so-called ‘meat assaults’ Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicho…
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iden will probably be removed off the ballot with health issues after this announcement. The Secret Service waited 20 minutes to do anything about the would be assassin. Many more crazy news stories and headlines from around the world. If you love the Jimmy Dorey Show, Pbd Podcast, and many other news shows, add us to your rotation.Interesting Time…
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Day 876. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear about life in Kyiv through Ukraine’s record breaking heatwave, and look at the latest diplomatic news from Europe and the US. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Ed…
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Just a few short years ago, Ben Hamilton was a high school history teacher. So, as he found himself amidst radicalized Trump supporters descending upon the Capitol, the question "How the hell did I end up here?" must have echoed in his mind. Yet, this educator turned adventurer and historian made a deliberate choice to place himself on the tumultuo…
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Thomas Maier an investigative journalist is our guide to the shadowy world of organized crime and espionage where shares insights from his extensive research and writing, including his latest book and drama documentary "Mafia Spies," which explores the unlikely alliance between the CIA and the Mafia in their attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro. We…
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Day 875. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Trump’s nominee for Vice President - controversial Ohio senator JD Vance - and look at how the EU is reacting to the maverick diplomacy of Hungary’s Victor Orban. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X…
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Day 874. Today, we analyse the heavy fighting around Toretsk and New York as Russian forces push forward, bring you political and diplomatic updates from around the world, and speak to War Crimes Reporter Olesia Bida from the Kyiv Independent about her documentary ‘He Came Back.’ Just a note from us that this episode contains discussion of extreme …
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On July 13, 2024, former US president Donald Trump, the Republican Party's presumptive nominee for the 2024 presidential election, was shot in the upper right ear at a campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. One member of the audience was killed, and two others were critically injured. Many people are trying to claim the whole thing was staged. B…
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Bärbel was born in a village near Magdeburg in 1962, She explores her personal and professional life growing up in East Germany. We delve into her family's views on the East German government, her journey to becoming a teacher, and her experiences teaching English. We cover gender roles and the pressures to become a member of the communist party. A…
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Day 871. Today, we report from a historic and potentially presidency-ending NATO summit, bring you the latest news from Ukraine and Defence editor Danielle Sheridan has an exclusive interview with First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholl…
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Day 870. Today, we bring you news from the NATO summit, hear an eyewitness account of the Russian strike on the Kyiv maternity clinic, ask an expert how they identify Russian missiles, and discuss attempts to ‘Trump-proof’ NATO. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.…
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Day 869. Today, we’re live on the ground in Washington D.C for Nato’s historic summit in the American capital. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe …
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Empty office buildings. Workforce changes allow for more remote work. American downtowns are struggling. The pandemic-led changes in where and how we work and live have weakened and withered many urban cores. The office vacancy rate in Houston is some 26 percent; in Phoenix it is above 20 percent. This shift means fewer workers, fewer businesses to…
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In 2009, Gloria Arellano de la Rosa was banned from re-entering the U.S. for ten years, finding herself separated from her four children and husband. But unlike Daniel Zamora, she didn’t remake her life in Mexico. Every day she waited to go home to the U.S. Fernanda Echavarri tells the story of what happens when Gloria finally returns to the States…
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Day 868. Today, we bring you news from Ukraine, discuss the visit to Moscow of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and we catch up with a listener’s efforts to fundraise for a bus for Ukrainian children. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assis…
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Billy Waters was born into enslavement in 1770s New York, before becoming a sailor in the royal navy. After losing his leg in a fall from the rigging, the talented Waters became London’s most famous street performer, celebrated on stage and in print. Towards the end of his life he was elected 'King of the Beggars' by his peers. Waters died destitut…
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Day 867. Today, in the largest attack on the capital city for many months, Russia bombs a Children’s hospital in Kyiv. We discuss the horrific attack. Elsewhere we analyse Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban’s diplomatic efforts in Kyiv and Moscow and we examine Russia’s hybrid war in Germany. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles2…
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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this first episode, Larry Mantle and his son Desmond, 23, talk about their wide-ranging interests and shared drive to understand why things are the way they are, and discuss whether today's generatio…
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Cold War RAF pilot Jeremy Lane, shares his gripping experiences, from nuclear bombing missions to a close encounter with a UFO. He was trained to fly the Canberra aircraft on nuclear bombing missions and describes how the American weaponry they would have used required dual control from both the President of the United States and the British Prime …
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Day 864. Today, we bring you news from Ukraine, analyse Victor Orban’s diplomatic visits to Kyiv and Moscow, and we talk about the long term impacts of the war on Ukraine’s animal population. Plus, immediate reaction to the general election result in the UK, which is elected a new Prime Minister. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles…
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Day 863. Today, we bring you news from the front lines as Ukrainian troops withdraw from a key district of Chasiv Yar. Plus, the latest diplomatic and political news as President Zelensky challenges Donald Trump to explain his peace plan. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNich…
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Day 862. Today, we bring you news from the front lines as Russia seems to make gains in the Donbas. And we speak to our Brussels Correspondent about the intense diplomacy between Ukraine and Nato. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Cor…
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We are excited to revisit this fascinating discussion with Judge Douglas Ginsburg as he delves into past, present, and future struggles for liberty through the lens of the US Constitution - just in time for the 4th of July and the celebration of our Country’s independence. Judge Ginsburg is the author of Voices of Our Republic, the companion to the…
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Unable to return to the U.S., Daniel Zamora struggles to build a life in Mexico, until a trip abroad suddenly upends his perspective. Lorena Ríos reports. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Listen to Reimagining Democracy for A Good Life, hosted by longtime equi…
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Some Christians in our day push back against the idea of “the separation of church and state,” but David VanDrunen argues that, in reality, this is a crucial distinction taught throughout the Bible. So what is the proper view of government from a Christian perspective and how should we think about the relationship between theology and politics? Sha…
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Day 861. Today, as well as diplomatic and battlefield updates, we look at the who, how, where and why of Ukrainian resistance movements behind Russian lines. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dr Jade McGlynn (Research Fellow at The Department of War Studies …
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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. It's co-hosted by Larry Mantle, host of LAist 89.3’s AirTalk, the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, and his son Desmond Mantle. Even though Desmond is in law school pursuing a diff…
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Day 860. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, look at how Russia has been blamed for jamming GPS signals on British military jets and ask quite why Belarus - a country hosting Russian nuclear missiles - is rattling the nuclear sabre once more. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on X. Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspo…
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Today we hear from Douglas Robertson. In 1971 Douglas’s father, Dougal, a retired merchant navy sailor turned Staffordshire dairy farmer, sold his farm and bought a yacht. He planned to sail around the world with his wife, daughter and three sons. Douglas was then sixteen and today casts his mind back to that fateful voyage. He recalls in great det…
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Jeremy Lane’s fascination for aviation was nurtured by countless childhood hours watching aircraft at Staverton Airport and North Weald. He shares his experiences flying the Jet Provost and later, the Canberra. He describes the capabilities of this versatile and iconic aircraft, from high-speed reconnaissance to its nuclear role. The Canberra's des…
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The 2024 Presidential Debate was very hard and sad to watch. The biggest highlight was one of the candidates definitely farts at around the 1 hour 16 minute and 5 second mark. Check the link below to see and hear for yourself. The most important debate in US history, is now got us talking about Sharting! Many other very important stories are in thi…
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Day 857. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and have a special report from Francis Dearnley’s recent trip across Europe from the D-Day commemorations with the charity Ukraine Focus. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Edi…
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Day 856. Today, we bring you updates from the battle front, analyse North Korea’s reported decision to send engineering and construction troops to Ukraine, discuss the Voldymyr Zelensky’s visit to Brussels to sign a Security Pact with the European Union and we interview Dmytro Sakharuk, Executive Director of DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy c…
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The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy presents a conversation with author and historian Claire Rydell Arcenas and Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. In her book America's Philosopher: John Locke in American Intellectual Life, Rydell Arcenas seeks to better understand and illuminate the cr…
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Interesting Times With Bek Lover News Podcast, is a daily show, hosted by, Bek Lover, famous motivational speaker and world famous Podcaster.Bek Lover, gathers all the most important and very interesting stories from around the world. He gives you an action packed podcast full ofstories, commentary, and important news. If you are bored of the other…
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Day 855. Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse the appointment of former Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the new head of Nato, and discuss reports that the Biden administration is moving toward lifting a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (A…
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Daniel Zamora waits for the decision on his deportation appeal and has to figure out how to make a life in Mexico — find work, get an apartment. All the while, Daniel tries to keep up his cross-border relationship. Lorena Ríos reports. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/…
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Julian Assange is freed after a plea agreement with the US government, facing espionage charges, while various global events like bird flu vaccinations and Alex Jones' Infowars shutdown unfold. Interesting Times With Bek Lover News Podcast, is a daily show, hosted by, Bek Lover, famous motivational speaker and world famous Podcaster.Bek Lover, gath…
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Day 854. Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine as Zelensky again changes his top team, we analyse a deadly fire at a Russian research institute and discuss the impact that trade from China is having on the Russian war effort. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Joe Barn…
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