Best Activist Files Podcasts (2024)

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Climate activists file criminal complaint against TotalEnergies in Paris 6:26

12h ago6:26

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A group of NGOs have filed a criminal complaint in Paris, asking a court to open a trial against TotalEnergies' top management as well as major shareholders for the climate damage they have caused. The filing comes on the same day the French energy giant announced a new €6 billion project to develop two deepwater oil fields off the coast of Angola.…

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Episode 57: Unhoused & Queer - SCOTUS to decide if cities can punish people for sleeping outside 33:42

13d ago33:42

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In episode 57 of The Activist Files, we’ll hear a discussion around Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that went before the Supreme Court on April 22, 2024. According to the National Homelessness Law Center, “this case will decide whether cities are allowed to punish people for things like sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, even when there are …

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Episode 57 Unhoused & Queer: SCOTUS to decide if cities can punish people for sleeping outside 33:42

17d ago33:42

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In episode 57 of The Activist Files, we’ll hear a discussion around Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that went before the Supreme Court on April 22, 2024. According to the National Homelessness Law Center, “this case will decide whether cities are allowed to punish people for things like sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, even when there are …

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VivaTech 2024: AI dominates annual French tech show 5:21

2h ago5:21

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The annual tech fair VivaTech has kicked off in Paris, drawing thousands of startups and hundreds of tech bosses. Artificial intelligence is taking centre stage, with companies touting how the technology can be applied to many practical fields such as medicine, and help address global challenges like climate change. Plus, the US government has anno…

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E87: InvisiYouth Chat Sessions with British actress, co-founder of TripleC, series regular as Miss Scott on ITV’s Grantchester, and disability activist, Melissa Johns 1:02:24

2h ago1:02:24

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Bringing back old friends and celebrating all the things that have flourished in their lives is a great feeling. InvisiYouth Chat Sessions is now going to be bringing back former podcast guests and catching up with them during the next two seasons…and we’re starting with one of our Celebrity Ambassadors. It’s British actress and disability activist…

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Q&A: Where Do We Buy Monero Now? 16:33

18m ago16:33

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Q&A178: What's the best way to buy Monero now that LocalMonero is shutting down? What do we think of YouTube alternative Nebula? Do we have any recommendations for Linux & Windows backup software? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New…

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AI 'will not replace' journalists, VivaTech co-founder says 6:34

21h ago6:34

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It’s often referred to as the biggest startup event in Europe. VivaTech opens its doors this Wednesday in Paris with 150,000 people in attendance, as well as 10,000 startups. The event takes place as signs are emerging that the French tech sector might be recovering from a period of cost-cutting and high interest rates. We discuss this and the race…

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Paris's VivaTech trade fair opens with focus on AI 4:54

2h ago4:54

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One of Europe's largest tech conferences kicks off in Paris this Wednesday. Startups will meet investors, and guest speakers including Elon Musk will discuss the role of artificial intelligence at the VivaTech event. On Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron announced extra investment in AI in France. Meanwhile, the EU has given its final green light t…

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Forced labour: US Senate probe finds carmakers used parts from banned Chinese supplier 5:14

2d ago5:14

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The US Senate Finance Committee has released the findings of a two-year probe which shows that BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen have all used components from a Chinese supplier banned in the US under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). In this edition, we find more about that particular supplier, Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group …

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Could Iranian president's death impact the country's economy? 5:53

2d ago5:53

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Global markets appear unfazed after Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash. Any political instability could deal a blow to Iran's economy, which is already struggling with US sanctions, soaring inflation and high unemployment, but many analysts believe the impact of the tragedy will be limited. Plus, it's World Bee Day, and…

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China targets US defence firms over Taiwan, launches trade probe 4:00

1h ago4:00

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Beijing sanctions three American defence companies as Taiwan's new president takes office. China is also launching an anti-dumping investigation into imported EU, US, Japan and Taiwan chemicals amid a growing trade spat. The country's struggling property market gets a government lifeline, but investors remain unconvinced that it will be enough.…

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Is This PROOF Apple Isn't Deleting Photos?! 29:19

41m ago29:19

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Episode 178: Deleted photos are suddenly reappearing on iOS 17.5, police can track Bluetooth and RFID in moving vehicles, the privacy & security news from Google IO, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00…

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Veep show: who will Trump pick for his running mate? 47:23

6d ago47:23

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This week: Veep show: who will Trump pick for his running mate? Freddy Gray goes through the contenders – and what they say about America (and its most likely next president). ‘Another thought might be buzzing around Trump’s head: he can pick pretty much whoever he wants because really it’s all about him. He might even choose one of his children: I…

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China-Russia trade ties evolve amid Ukraine war, US sanctions 5:01

1h ago5:01

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Vladimir Putin hails 80 joint investment projects on his state visit to Beijing, as Xi Jinping walks a fine line between maintaining trade with Russia and avoiding harsh Western sanctions. US inflation cools after months of unexpectedly high readings, and Japan's economy shrinks in the first quarter.…

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State of emergency in New Caledonia: Violence hits archipelago’s struggling economy 5:45

5d ago5:45

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France has declared a state of emergency in its overseas territory of New Caledonia. Violence over a planned constitutional reform is threatening its already struggling economy. Plus, Boeing may face the criminal prosecution it had avoided back in 2021, with the US Justice Department accusing the planemaker of violating the terms of the deferred pr…

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Q&A: Can You Truly Control Your Phone Number? 12:37

32m ago12:37

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Q&A177: How can you ensure maximum ownership of a phone number? Can Qubes be used with a livestreaming setup? What's the most privacy-friendly way to watch short-form content? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684 Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newes…

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US wary of Mexican gateway as it increases tariffs on Chinese EVs 9:00

3d ago9:00

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The United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Tuesday her office is concerned with the possibility of seeing Chinese electric cars enter the US market via Mexico. This comes as the Biden administration is looking to shield its auto industry from Chinese competitors as makes its EV transition. Also, Google launches new AI features on …

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Biden administration quadruples import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles 5:50

12h ago5:50

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US President Joe Biden has announced a raft of new tariffs on some 18 billion dollars’ worth of Chinese goods, including quadrupling the border tax on electric cars. The White House says the measures are carefully targeted at strategic sectors to protect American companies from unfair trade practices. Beijing has strongly criticised the move. Plus,…

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Gamestop ‘meme’ stock sees surge after cryptic social media post 6:11

2h ago6:11

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US video game retailer Gamestop closed trading 75 percent higher on Monday after investors boosted its shares following a social media post by Keith Patrick Gill, also known as "Roaring Kitty" on X. In this edition, we take a look at why Gamestop was the recipient of a previous social media-fuelled boom in 2020 and what's behind this latest move. A…

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'Choose France' Summit: France bags €15 billion in investment pledges 5:24

16h ago5:24

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French President Emmanuel Macron hosted around 180 global CEOs at the Palace of Versailles for the 7th edition of the 'Choose France' investment summit, where a record €15 billion across 56 projects were pledged. Macron however warned that Europe needs to rethink its business model in the face of rising protectionism in the US and China. Plus, smal…

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'Choose France' business summit looks to seduce foreign investors 5:53

4d ago5:53

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The 7th annual foreign investment summit known as "Choose France" kicks off at Versailles with €15 billion in new projects expected. Also in this edition, China prepares a $140 billion debt float to fund economic stimulus. Plus, hundreds of environmental activists storm Tesla's Gigafactory in Germany.…

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Introducing: The Future of VPN Privacy 33:26

1h ago33:26

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Episode 177: MullvadVPN defends against future AI threats, Stack Overflow will sell user content to OpenAI (and suppress dissent along the way), another court order to Proton for user data, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD …

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E86: IYCS-Audio Flash Files #23 "What’s Successful About Allowing Yourself to Fail Five Times a Day" 17:36

1h ago17:36

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23rd InvisiYouth Chat Sessions: Audio Flash Files gives you a boost of life advice and perspectives that’ll provide empowering tools you can practically incorporate into your life for more success and joy. It’s the fourth addition from our “InvisiYouth Galaxy Question Box Series” for 2024, where all episodes will be InvisiYouth answering questions …

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Drama students: how universities raised a generation of activists 38:40

1h ago38:40

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This week: On Monday, tents sprung up at Oxford and Cambridge as part of a global, pro-Palestinian student protest which began at Columbia University. In his cover piece, Yascha Mounk, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, explains how universities in both the US and the UK have misguidedly harboured and actively encouraged absurdist activism on…

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