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A podcast for aviation enthusiasts, including all things related to aviation, from news, to interviews, to history. Intro music credit goes to Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/tracks/passport
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Doomsday is a history lesson that easily disguises itself as a horror story. We explore the most traumatic, bizarre and most awe-inspiring but largely unheard-of disasters from throughout human history and around the world including the science behind every disturbing detail. If you like shipwrecks, decapitations, things that melt, living blankets of insects and people screaming for their lives, Doomsday is the podcast for you.
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NEW: Full-length ENGLISH episodes every THURSDAY (and other days too) - One short CHINESE episode on TUESDAY. The history of Taiwan (1600 C.E. - 2000) told through interesting stories in a non-chronological order. John Ross is an author and publisher of works on Taiwan and China, while Eryk Michael Smith has worked as a writer and journalist for several media outlets in Taiwan. Both hosts have lived in Taiwan for well over 20 years and call the island home. Email: formosafiles@gmail.com
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We live in an age where news comes at us fast, and from all angles. We see a headline that catches our attention, but often just skim the surface, before the next headline comes along. In Season 3, award-winning documentarian Andrew Jenks uses the power of great storytelling to take us on a journey through the biggest scandals to recently hit headlines. He’ll unravel the layers, bringing to life key figures, and shedding light on the important, yet overlooked components to paint the entire p ...
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Hop on the JumpSeat podcast with FLYHT as we talk to aviation leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators as they make their airline operations safer, more profitable, and friendlier for passengers and the environment alike. Come along for the ride as we discuss how game-changing technology such as Big Data, AI, and 5G impact how airlines deal with their ever-changing and challenging business.
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AVIATE with Shaesta

Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta brings some of the most interesting female aviators together- trailblazers, record-setters, mothers, adventurers, entrepreneurs- to have honest conversations about what it means to be a woman in aviation. Join Shaesta Waiz, the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World, as she goes around the world (via a podcast) and connects with the industry to have honest conversations about being a woman in aviation. AVIATE, which stands for Acknowledge, Vocalize, Inclusion, Act, T ...
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Horrific History & Hauntings is a podcast that explores the dark and disturbing side of the past. From the supernatural and hauntings to gruesome crimes and atrocities in history. The hosts, Beth and Ramie, will take you on a journey through the most terrifying events in history. Each episode will feature a different topic, such as Salem Witch Trials, true crime, the Cernobyl disaster and other tragic incidents, both caused by humans and mother nature. You will hear facts, legends, theories, ...
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Peter Greenberg is America's most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news journalist. Peter is Travel Editor for CBS News, appearing on CBS This Morning and The CBS Evening News, among other broadcast platforms. Eye on Travel is a travel news show originating from a different location every week, featuring local experts sharing their favorite gems. For more travel news you can use visit PeterGreenberg.com And follow Peter Greenberg for the latest travel news on social media: ...
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Locals from around the world share the hidden treasures of their city. We’ll go beyond the basic tourist attractions to discover the best things to do, eat, drink, and see from a local’s point of view. Whether you’re using airline miles, hotel points, or cold hard cash to travel, our goal is for you to have the best experience possible when you visit these cities thanks to the insider knowledge of our guests. Stay tuned and subscribe so that you can join us when we travel there.
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The High Gain

Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka

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Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.
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OVER 50 YEARS AGO multi-award-winning journalist John Francis interviewed ageing Australian Outback characters, before their voices were lost in the red dust. THIS IS VERY SPECIAL Outback history. Most of these unique old characters would be aged over 130 if they were still alive today. NEARLY ALL lived largely solitary lives, in the harsh and lonely inland, on the edge of deserts, in a world of searing droughts, and occasional fierce floods. THEY WERE prospectors, sheep and cattle men, boun ...
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Inside The Black Box

Black Box Podcast

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Inside The Black Box tells the story of the hours, minutes and seconds leading up to some of the worst aviation disasters in history. It looks at the investigations which followed and the lessons learned which keep us safe today.
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Is This Seat Open?

Southwest Airlines | L.A. Times Studios

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Most airlines don't have stories about high stakes arm wrestling, planes full of dogs, and a decade of go-go boots, but Southwest isn't like most airlines. To celebrate 50 years of flying, Southwest Airlines proudly presents this 20 episode series featuring first-hand stories from the people who lived through the wildest and most memorable moments in the airline's history. Hosted by Southwest employees Quinnie Jenkins and Lucas Hershberger, produced by LA Times Studios and At Will Media. Thi ...
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This podcast series is a journey through history, one guided by the lyrics of Billy Joel’s song “We Didn’t Start the Fire". Join us for an educational and fun exploration of the events, people, and inventions that helped to shape the modern world during the Cold War. These roughly half-hour episodes place a microscope on each of Billy Joel’s lyrics, discovering the rich detail that helps breathe life into the past. Narrated by Robin Harrison, each episode also features interviews with guest ...
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The Pan Am Podcast

Pan Am Museum Foundation

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Experience the legacy of the world’s most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways! This award-winning history and humanities program brings Pan Am’s 64-year history to life through engaging storytelling and insightful interviews from Pan Am employees, passengers, pilots, journalists, historians, authors, fashionistas, and aviation enthusiasts! Hosted by historian Tom Betti, the program has won the following awards: Gold 2024 & 2023 Muse Creative Awards, Gold 2024 Vega Digital Award, Silve ...
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Design Travel

Stephanie Williams

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Design Travel is a podcast about design-led hotels, airlines, airports, transport and travel products from around the world. Stephanie Williams interviews industry leaders in lively, fun and informative discussions. Stephanie is an interior designer and travel writer, and her guests are leaders in their fields - from top airline designers to people with a genuine passion for what makes a great hotel experience, each episode will share insider knowledge on how a designer creates a space, a fe ...
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I'm a pilot obsessed with flying and all things aviation. This podcast series covers more than a century of commercial aviation and how its shaped the world. Aviation is now safer than its ever been, but it took one hundred years of learning and often through accidents and incidents to reduce the risk of flying.
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A Drinking Podcast; That Sometimes Talks About Airplanes And Learning To Fly. A Private Pilot, A Commercial Pilot And An Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) As Hosts. They Got Board With The FAR AIM Book Years Ago But Are To Lazy To Change The Podcast Name (or do any show prep whatsoever for that matter). Welcome To The Oddest, Most Irreverent And Controversial Pilot Podcast In America.
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North America’s premier positive news magazine. We aim to connect our readers to uplifting stories rather than disheartening conflict. We highlight the inspirational efforts of everyday people, celebrities, and organizations, who are diligently working together towards practical solutions to global problems. Global Heroes provides valuable insight into how communities around the world tackle urgent issues and create actions that lead towards sustainable change. Solution stories engage, boost ...
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CatastropheCast.com

Walter from CatastropheCast

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If there is a catastrophe or disaster, manmade or natural, it has probably grabbed our attention. Join us as we delve into the world of catastrophes and disasters, find out what went wrong, and the lasting consequences.
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Literary Aviatrix: The Power of Story - Women in Aviation

Liz Booker - Pilot, Writer, Aviation Diversity Advocate

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Join Liz Booker as she interviews authors whose books feature women in aviation from across genres, historical periods, and types of flying, and be inspired by the tenacity, adventure, and courage of our sisters in the air. * Liz not only promotes books featuring women in aviation, but also provides the tools and information for other women to tell their stories. Check out Writers' Room interviews for in-depth discussions on writing, publishing, and book promotion. * Short on time? * WAYPOIN ...
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50 years ago my parents set off on an epic adventure that took them across the globe. In two and half months they covered 19,000 miles and travelled through 16 countries; they flew from Vancouver to Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and on to Calcutta. From there they took trains, buses, rickshaws and hitchhiked across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey. Finally ending their travels in Europe, with stopovers in Greece and Italy, settling down in Switzerland, their final destinat ...
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Will It Stick?

Melissa DiGianfilippo & Alexis Krisay

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Bold brands are always taking chances on creative ad campaigns and salacious PR stunts to stand out from the crowd to get customers’ attention and money. Join marketing junkies and successful advertising agency owners Melissa & Alexis weekly for some creative inspiration as they explore crazy marketing moments in history that, whether they flourished or failed, got the world’s attention. Will It Stick? is a podcast for entrepreneurs and marketers who want BIG creative inspiration, covering t ...
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10 million people, a couple hundred cities, unlimited possibilities. Host Jon Steinberg, a lifelong explorer, has made it his business to get into the heart, mind and soul of Southern California. Every week we are going to explore the most interesting parts, history, food and culture that Southern California has to offer, and together, we are going to find out what is behind the greatest region in the city. Happy exploring!
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WSJ Speakeasy

Christopher Farley, The Wall Street Journal

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Covering pop culture, entertainment, celebrity news and the arts, WSJ Speakeasy's Christopher Farley provides the inside scoop you need. Listen to weekly updates on movies, television, music, books and more from the staff of the popular WSJ Speakeasy blog.
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Giving Advice and Talking About Every And Anything Most Wont Talk About. Reach topics from politics to HipHop to Erotica to Sports And All In Between. The Most Honest Answers And Opinions From Me And My Guest. Follow me on Instagram @therealeazyeconomicz its all Love. To all my Fans i Truly Appreciate You And Many Blessings From Me To You. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erick-smalls/support
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Three devastating crashes over an eight-year span, 1994 to 2002, with a combined 685 fatalities; a record that could easily bankrupt an airline. However, China Airlines (Taiwan's flag carrier) not only survived these horrific events but changed and flourished. They improved pilot training and communication, and built a more robust safety culture, a…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we’ll be covering Alaska airlines and Starlux’s codeshare agreement, Japan Airlines and ANA teaming up to combat harassment, Airbus saying A380 production could potentially resume, and finally, the big new of the week, Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 collapsing causing several injuries and 1 death. If you like this episode,…
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Shawn and Franz discuss David Graeber’s 2007 essay “The Shock of Victory”, which makes the provocative claim that “the biggest problem facing direct action movements is that we don’t know how to handle victory.” Support the show and get bonus eps! https://www.patreon.com/srslywrong The essay: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-th…
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One day 1970, in the Outback town of Broken Hill, I was standing on a street corner, tape recorder in hand, grabbing sounds for a radio documentary. A short, energetic little fellow wandered up and said, ‘Hello son, what are you doing here?’ It was Frank Bartley, born 1888, who like his father before him became a miner at the Broken Hill mines. Bro…
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If you’re like me and you would rather burst into flames than go shopping, have we got the story for you… Special shout out to my UK listeners! On today’s fresh new episode: we’ll see how cold and aloof British parents can be; we’ll see how bad psychology makes some shoppers believe they are practically immortal and fire proof; and we’ll see which …
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The current Beijing authorities make bombastic claims as silly as “Taiwan has been part of China since the dawn of the universe!!” The reality, however, is quite different. Some Chinese dynasties may not have even known of Taiwan’s existence, while others definitely knew, and stayed away. Taiwan was an island filled with “savage” native people, and…
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Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library was established in 1973, a short time after the Stonewall Uprising that took place in New York City and started the modern LGBTQ+ liberation movement. The Uprising was on June 28, 1969, on Christopher Street. The police raid set off several nights of rage, leading to changing laws, the founding of nati…
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In this episode, we delve into the harrowing case of Gabriel Fernandez, an eight-year-old boy whose tragic death shocked the nation and exposed deep flaws in the child welfare system. We'll explore the events leading up to Gabriel's untimely demise, the failures of those meant to protect him, and the subsequent trial that sought justice for his suf…
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Ed has recently acquired one of the most uniquely beat up Fender Mustangs we’ve ever seen. Made in the year the model was released, every last sticker, scrape and scratch on it is perfect; character like this comes along rarely. So , naturally, we thought it best to do a review of what makes the Mustang the rock machine it is to this day. Like the …
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LISTEN TO THE STORY OF THE ORANGUTAN CRAZE IN CHINESE! 你相信在1980年代,也就是民國70幾年,在臺灣居然還能看到公然展示殺虎販售嗎?經濟起飛之後,人民變得富裕了,但也開始追求各種稀奇的「補品」或玩賞的動物。雖然今日的臺灣已經不再有這麼誇張的狀況,但就讓我們來聊聊,過去臺灣在野生動物保育上的一些故事。
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By Bedilu Asmare Like most men in Sasiga, Ethiopia, Gudina farmed for a living. But he was facing a crisis he didn’t have the tools to overcome—year over year, he saw his harvests decline. The soil was depleted and simply could not produce what it used to. At the same time, fertilizer prices soared, and he could no longer afford to buy them, worsen…
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As the first anniversary of its grand opening approaches, the Chinese Canadian Museum, Canada’s first and only museum dedicated to Chinese-Canadian stories, is gearing up for another year of amplifying cultural heritage. Housed in the Wing Sang Building—the oldest brick building in Vancouver’s Chinatown—the Chinese Canadian Museum is filled with ri…
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Children are natural dreamers, a skill that is encouraged and nurtured throughout their school years. But when they leave school and begin seeking opportunities in post-secondary education, excited to make their dreams come true, they often come face-to-face with the realization that these dreams come with conditions and complexities that, for many…
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Healthcare can sometimes feel impersonal and disjointed, as though yours is just another name on the chart. With personalized and holistic healthcare becoming increasingly necessary, Community Health Centres (CHCs) are a breath of fresh air, going beyond the conventional healthcare model and offering diverse services tailored to meet the unique nee…
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Calling all organizations that handle food: what are you currently doing with your organic waste? Well, first of all, you can stop thinking of it as waste. Waste only happens when there is no end-user, and FoodMesh believes that there is a recipient for every “wasted” food. A Vancouver-based social enterprise, FoodMesh is dedicated to helping busin…
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Never have so many people’s eyes been turned skyward as during the recent solar eclipse. While not everyone was lucky enough to be in the path of totality to witness the eclipse in full force, there is a natural phenomenon that can be equally powerful and mesmerizing—the aurora borealis. And you don’t need to wait another 40 years to witness them..…
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We’re in Bhopal, India, with Shantanu and Bhawna Balchandani of Penny Calling Penny. We talk about visiting Upper Lake, attending the Holi Festival of Color, and exploring the Birla Temple. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/bhopal Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-r…
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“This is your Captain” starring Capt. Jim and Capt. Neal is on the air June 22nd at 1:00 pm EDT. “True” stories we think you’ve never heard as told by two southern captains about flying as it use to be and told in the language it should be told – southern. Other pilots and crewmembers, and crew schedulers from the South are especially invited durin…
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This week, Melanie settles for a blowie, Cody delivers a merely passable Tijuana hot dog, and we time travel to Colonial America, a Revolutionary War battlefield getting Queer Eyed by a Virgo, a gay shame parade, a Gold Rush-era gay B&B, the chambers of a US president whose attempts at wooing several gentleman have failed, a Civil War hospital, and…
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It’s January 1944 and the tide of WWII has changed. Though it will be a long hard grind, victory is on the horizon. To “better inform the American public,” about the situation in the Pacific, NBC creates a series of radio documentary dramas in Hollywood, with expert writers and professional voice actors. Enjoy this 80-year-old gem that traces the i…
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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg is all about travel delays, cancellations, weather, and how bad the summer of 2024 could become. Peter sits down with Zach Griff - The Senior Reporter at the Points Guy - to talk about what could possibly go wrong -- including airport construction, to airline seating. Then, Gary Leff - Founder …
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This is episode 39 and we’re looking at a horrendous accident, Saudia Airlines Flight 163, a Lockheed TriStar which was gutted in a blaze on the ground on 19th August 1980 - all 301 aboard died. The plane was registered in Saudi Arabia as HZ-AHK, and made its first first flight on 13 July 1979, and was delivered brand new to Saudia on 21 August 197…
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Nick Corasaniti is a domestic correspondent covering national politics for the New York Times. He has covered four presidential cycles, along with countless congressional, gubernatorial and mayoral races in more than 15 years at the Times. He was once the Times’s Jersey correspondent, tracking the politics, policy, people, trains, beaches, and ecce…
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Your kitchen is the heart of your home, a space where meals are prepared and memories are made. Merit Kitchens, a Canadian-owned company specializing in fine cabinetry, understands the importance of creating a kitchen that reflects your unique style while giving back to those in need. With a commitment to craftsmanship and community, Merit Kitchens…
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As a member and resident of the Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN), Steven Stark, founder of Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc. (TSI), has always held a vested interest in the development and long-term sustainability of its land and business opportunities. In fact, the very idea for Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc. came from the development of the TFN. READ MORE: www.glo…
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Ready for an authentic American adventure? Baker County is the place to be. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and boundless outdoor adventures, Baker County beckons travellers to explore this charming haven’s hidden gems and natural wonders. READ MORE: www.globalheroes.com/history-meets-adventure-in-baker-county/ IMAGE: National …
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Calling all creatives: whether you’re a student gearing up for a career in the arts or a lifelong learner seeking new skills in design, Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) is calling you to join a vibrant community where artistic minds come together to push boundaries, challenge norms, and create the extraordinary. READ MORE: www.globalhero…
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Summer is here, which means it’s time to head out and enjoy the sunny weather! If you’re looking for a destination where you can unwind, reconnect, and create everlasting memories, Kamloops is the place for you. From sipping exquisite wines along the Kamloops Wine Trail to teeing off at world-class golf courses, this picturesque part of British Col…
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Embark on a journey through new horizons and infinite possibilities in Vancouver this summer as the city hosts Canada Pride for the first time under the theme “Infinite Horizons.” The theme is a concept that goes beyond mere words; it’s a guiding principle, beckoning us to envision a future where the 2SLGBTQAI+ community of Canada flourishes withou…
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LISTEN TO THE STORY OF CIA VS. MADE IN TAIWAN NUKES ⁠⁠⁠IN CHINESE! 1945年,美國在日本廣島、長崎投下兩顆原子彈,雖然結束了戰爭,卻為全世界帶來核武的衝突與創傷。而在中華民國,蔣介石也迫不及待的想要加入核武俱樂部。尤其在國府於1949年撤退來臺、1964年共產中國核試成功後,蔣介石對核武的焦慮更加深刻。從1965年起,臺灣在水面下祕密進行核武的實驗及武器級原料的製備,卻在1988年因為張憲義叛逃到美國而被全面終止…… 重要單字:monitor、hardline、blackmail、honey trap 主持人簡介: Eryk Michael Smith-ICRT南臺灣特派員,長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯,也會客串DJ。現居…
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We’re in Seattle, Washington, with Christie Hudson of Expedia.com. We talk about attending Bumbershoot for live music, visiting the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum and exploring the Museum of Pop Culture. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/seattle Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That…
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Last edition we met Sis McRae, the all-night fiddler from the early part of the 20th Century. Sis had just one child, Margaret McRae, who married Jim Coad. Both families had mining backgrounds. With Margaret and Jim this continued, with their barytes mine at Martins Well in the Flinders Ranges. But it’s what they achieved above ground, out there in…
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John talks with Chris Bates about one of Taiwan’s greatest ever martial artists, Hong Yixiang 洪懿祥 (1925–1993). Hong was Taiwan’s foremost master of the Chinese internal martial arts (which consist of baguazhang 八卦掌, xingyiquan 形意拳 and taijiquan 太極拳.) The Hong family learnt these fighting forms from exiled Mainlanders who fled the communists in the …
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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Peter sits down with the CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch for a conversation about his approach to understanding the changing nature of traveler behavior and some interesting generational shifts we are seeing. Then, the airline persp…
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Thanks to people like Jack White and Dan Auerbach, budget line catalog guitars remain fondly in our conscience as the vibe-laden machines they are. Supro was/is no exception, having crafted some amazing instruments out of little more than a pickup and some fiberglass. Among them was the Kingston, with its buff sand color and swoopy good looks. Enjo…
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Someone once said that skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. Today, we learn that skiing can do a lot worse things to your face than knocking down a tree. On this episode: On today’s episode: we’ll see how hot dogging at work can destroy your soul; you’d forever remember the list of countries that make up the Alps tha…
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LISTEN TO THE STORY OF GHOST PLANES AND THE JAPANESE FIGHTER PILOT WHO BECAME A GOD IN CHINESE! 1944年10月12日,臺灣沖航空戰首日,一位年輕的日本海軍飛行員被擊墜,喪生在臺南海尾寮附近。但在戰後,這位飛行員卻被在地居民建祠崇奉,也被當地大廟的神明收為徒弟,受賜「飛虎將軍」的名號。究竟這位飛行員是誰,又為什麼在地居民要奉祀祂呢?就由Formosa Files的兩位主持人來為您說分曉。 重要單字:venerate, ritual, ejector seat -- 主持人簡介: Eryk Michael Smith-ICRT南臺灣特派員,長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯,也會客串DJ。現居高雄,在臺…
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Send us a Text Message. In this interview with author and retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain Martha LaGuardia-Kotite, we talk about her career, which culminated in being recalled to active duty as the Commandant’s Press Secretary, then we get into her books - So Others May Live: Saving Lives, Defying Death; Changing the Rules of Engagement: Inspiring…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we will be covering an ATC mistake causing a near collision, emirates creating backpacks for kids with up-cycled seat coverings, Farnborough airshow revealing some of the aircraft expected at their show, Lufthansa opening many new international routes, and Japan Airlines and IndiGo’s codeshare agreement. Our Sponsors I…
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Northern Vancouver Island is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, offering activities to suit every taste. From towering forests to pristine shorelines, there’s no better place to reconnect with nature than this lush region of British Columbia. READ THE ARTICLE: www.globalheroes.com/discovering-beauty-in-vancouver-island-north/IMAGE: © Vancouver I…
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Feeling welcome in the community where you live can be just as important as having a safe, warm place to call home. As we strive to ensure people feel welcome and understood, we continue, as a community, to be impacted by a tragic, ongoing public health crisis—the drug poisoning epidemic. This public health crisis has only become more complex over …
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The section of highway between Fort Nelson, B.C., and Watson Lake, AB, plays host to a world of adventure. Known as the Serengeti of the North, part of the Northern Rockies’ attraction is the wildlife viewing possibilities—the quantity of species living in the region makes this region a nature enthusiast’s dream destination. READ THE ARTICLE: www.g…
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The bald eagle, one of the most majestic birds in British Columbia, is a sentinel of what is happening in the environment. Here at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRA), eagles arrive with evidence of humans’ severe consequences on wildlife. From loss of waterside habitat, loss of nest trees from land clearing, vehicle collisions, hydro…
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Starbright Children’s Development Centre has a long history of positively impacting the lives of children under the age of six with developmental challenges. The impact of the Centre is brought to life through stories of the families it has served. Located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Starbright has been operating and creating such stories for alm…
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