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Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning documentary podcast about our place in the natural world. Each season, we take listeners on a journey into the heart of a complex environmental story, asking how we got here and where we might be headed. In our latest season, Hark, we hand the mic over to our planet-mates and investigate what it means to truly listen to nonhuman voices—and the cost if we don't. With mounting social and ecological crises, what happens when we tune into the life all around ...
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Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a m ...
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Host Payne Lindsey heads to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances from Nome, Alaska. Up and Vanished investigates mysterious cold case disappearances with each new season of the hit true crime franchise. Season 1: The case of missing South Georgia teacher, Tara Grinstead, led to two arrests. Season 2: The disappearance of Kristal Reisinger, a young mother who disappeared from a remote Colorado mountain town. Season 3: The North West Montana disappearance ...
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A ten-minute weekly audio update in English of what's happening North of the Arctic Circle. No ads. If you enjoy the show, you can support us by buying a shirt here: https://rorshok.com/buy/ Learn more about the Rorshok Updates here: https://rorshok.com/ Thank you!
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The Arctic Circle Podcast brings together voices from the growing international community dedicated to the future of the Arctic and our planet. This podcast showcases a collection of inspiring and informative speeches, sessions, and dialogues from heads of state, government officials, ministers, parliamentarians, experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, indigenous representatives, environmentalists, students, activists, and other Arctic enthusiasts. Explore topics such as climat ...
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Missing in Alaska is a deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Congressmen Hale Boggs and Nick Begich, whose plane vanished in Alaska in 1972. Despite the largest search in American history, no sign of the men ever surfaced. Officials blamed ice, and a nation consumed with Watergate and Vietnam quickly moved on. Two decades later, a murderer and bomber with mafia ties made a startling claim to the F.B.I.: The plane was bombed. Was he lying? Journalist Jon Walczak, who has investigated ...
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Interviews with experts you can hire to help you grow your business and your family’s wealth, protect yourself from common business pitfalls and live the entrepreneurial lifestyle now, and long into a well-funded retirement. Help to achieve your multiple six or seven figure lifestyle. Your business should fund your lifestyle throughout your lifetime.
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Want a peak behind the curtain into one of the best places to work in cybersecurity and the minds of the innovators behind the industry’s leading security operations platform? Tune in to The Howler podcast! Hosted by Chelsea Lowman, People Experience Specialist, and Mary Newville, People Experience Senior Manager, the culture duo connects with pack leaders on leadership insights, mental health and overall wellbeing, and how they lead their teams to advance our mission of ending cyber risk.
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The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
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Audio news from the top of the world. In English and Russian. Provided by a free and independent online newspaper owned by journalists. thebarentsobserver.com barentsobserver.co/ru
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The Podcast that talks the Art and Craft of Nature Photography around the world. Presented and hosted by professional Nature and Specialist Polar Photographer, Joshua Holko. M. Photog II
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William S Windstrong tells his story about the 1889 expedition to the Arctic.
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In the spirit of "The Moth" and "Stoop Stories," Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories, funny, sad, and sweet.
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CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between.
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The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Support NPR and get your news sponsor-free with Consider This+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/considerthis
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Coving the Winnipeg Jets as well as news and notes from around the NHL.
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Centering Indigenous community voices, getting to the root of research, and what it means to be “Arctic Together” through sharing story.
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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The Dubcast with Dubside is a unique and immersive podcast that dives deep into the world of traditional kayaking, Greenlandic culture, and the captivating stories that emerge from the icy edges of the Arctic. Hosted by the legendary kayak instructor, performer, and cultural explorer Dubside, each episode blends insightful conversations, first-hand field recordings, and rich storytelling from Greenland and beyond. Whether he’s interviewing master kayak builders, uncovering lost paddling tech ...
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Stories from the Western Arctic.
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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news
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This episode focuses on how we can reduce our carbon emissions to help save the Arctic. Cover art photo provided by Willian Justen de Vasconcellos on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@willianjusten
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Tom Wilmer’s Lowell Thomas Award-winning travel podcast — recorded live on location across America and around the world — showcases the arts, culture, music, nature, history, science, wine and spirits, brewpubs, the culinary arts and more. He covers nouns and verbs: people, places, things, and action — everything from baseball to exploring South Pacific atolls, and interviewing the "real" Santa Claus in the Arctic. Tom's feature, recorded live at Harland & Wolfe Shipyards in Belfast Northern ...
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One of us is gay, we are a podcast of friends and random shit, enjoy
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The #ThinkArctic Podcast is about exploring the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic by shining a light on innovation. We aim to elevate the dialogue between those that live in the Arctic and those that are looking to the Arctic for opportunity.
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The Arctic Institute (TAI) is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization based in Washington DC. Our network of multidisciplinary scholars work in North America, Scandinavia, and continental Europe and represent expertise in many different disciplines.
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Policy 360 is a series of audio conversations from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. The series is hosted by Sanford's dean, Judith Kelley.
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The best newspaper in Canada is a podcast. Original reporting, sharp political analysis, and media criticism you won’t get anywhere else. Keeping you informed about what’s happening now in your country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dive into a raw, unfiltered journey where Gerry van der Walt, a Mindset & Performance Coach and Arctic Expedition Leader, pushes the boundaries of human potential and performance. Expect edgy insights, real talk on breaking comfort zones, and soon, electrifying interviews with trailblazers who dare to live fully. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s your wake-up call to chase possibility, one bold step at a time.
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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday. Some of the topics we’ve co ...
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With the Ullumi column, Isabelle Chapadeau shares her knowledge of northern art, nature, education and Indigenous cultures, along with issues of the day important to Inuit. Ulluqatsiarit, have a good day!
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Scary and Interesting stories from around the world! These are the audio-only versions of the Scary Interesting YouTube Channel. However, the oldest six episodes have only ever been featured in podcast form and are not available anywhere else.
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Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.
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A podcast about Open Science, Open Access, Open Education, Open Data, Open Software ... pretty much «open anything». Produced by the University Library at UIT The Arctic University of Norway. Founder and host of episodes 1-31: Erik Lieungh. Host from episode 32 onwards: Per Pippin Aspaas.
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Vennix the Mighty is a hilarious and heartwarming podcast about an obnoxious demi-god and his ditzy priestess. It's a must-listen for fans of Hello from the Magic Tavern, Terry Pratchett, and the odd fart joke.
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At the Arctic Council ministerial meeting at Rovaniemi, Finland, India was re-elected as an Observer to the Arctic Council. India is one of the very few countries to set up a permanent station in the Arctic for the purposes of scientific research. Countries which already have ongoing activities in the Arctic hope to have a stake in the commercial exploitation of natural resources present in the region.
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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world t ...
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A podcast by and for baseball fans. Throughout the season, we dive deep into classic baseball stories, concepts, and legends, as well as the latest headlines and narratives from the game we love. A podcast less concerned with stats and projections and more with a passion for the sport we call America's pastime. Hosted by Carl Mizell and Matt Coggins.
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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.
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A podcast where we’ll be exploring some of the world’s most fascinating unsolved mysteries.
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ARCTIC: Denmark’s Defense Proposal & more – 22nd April 2025
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Russia’s Arctic gas industry, Finland to build icebreakers for the US, Trump cutting Indigenous funding, Norway’s historic football victory, and a hydroelectric and fiber optic project in Canada. All this and much more, coming right up! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Li…
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In this episode, Hon. Sim Ann, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State, returns to the Arctic Circle Assembly to discuss Singapore’s shared future with the Arctic in the face of melting ice and rising sea levels. This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and c…
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Larry of the North: 70 Years of Arctic Sovereignty
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The north is a hot topic. Trump, China, Russia, everyone suddenly has eyes on the Arctic. The Canadian government is promising everything from submarines to ice breakers to show the world we really are a nation stretching from sea to sea to sea. Today’s headlines might feel like we’re now in uncharted waters but Canada has been here before. In the …
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Arctic Mystery: The Village That Vanished
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In today's episode, we’re taking you to the vast, frozen wilderness of northern Canada — far from the bustling cities, deep into a remote area. This chilling story unfolds near Lake Anjikuni, one of several lakes located along the Kazan River, where an entire village of indigenous people vanished many years ago without a trace. This baffling disapp…
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Autopsy of a News Media Meltdown. More details have emerged about Ezra Levant’s confrontation with the CBC on debate night, as well as new information around his third party advertiser finances. Plus, Snopes fact checks Dean Blundell. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Ko…
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"Пройдёт несколько лет — и Островного не будет"
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Власти Мурманской области рассматривают возможность ликвидации ЗАТО Островной и переселения его жителей, однако окончательное решение должно быть принято на федеральном уровне. Читать Телеграм-каналBy The Barents Observer
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Some scientists are convinced that beyond Neptune, there's a planet they've yet to see. This so-called "Planet 9" is so far away, it would be a faint object. The stretch of sky researchers would have to search is huge. But a new astronomical facility on a mountaintop in Chile could help tackle the search. The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has b…
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Introducing: Murder on the Towpath with Soledad O’Brien
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Hello, Missing in Alaska listeners! We want to share a new podcast that we think you'll love - Murder on the Towpath with Soledad O’Brien About the show: One of America’s greatest unsolved mysteries, and the two women at its core; One black, one white. One poor, one rich. They never actually met. But their lives came to intersect through one tragic…
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Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas: Still Missing
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Two names. Two disappearances. In this episode, Payne returns to Nome to retrace the final steps of Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas; two cases separated by years, but connected by silence. What happened under the midnight sun? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor…
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The ultimate travel list: Lake Laberge and Stratford
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Two more listeners make the case for their favourite vacation spots, hoping to win a place on The Current’s list of great Canadian travel destinations. Richard Smith shares what he loves about Lake Laberge in Yukon, and Sharon McKenzie celebrates the vibrant cultural life of Stratford, Ont. You can see the full shortlist and vote for your favourite…
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Migrants living in fear of Trump’s deportation push
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U.S. President Donald Trump is making good on his pledge to conduct the "largest mass deportation in history,” sweeping up both undocumented migrants and people with work permits and legal protections. We discuss the master database that DOGE is building to track and surveil immigrants, and hear what it’s like to live under that shadow.…
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The election is days away. Do voters have a surprise up their sleeve?
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This federal election has had its fair share of surprises, from who’s pulled ahead to how engaged Canadians have been. Matt Galloway discusses what we’ve learned on the campaign trail — and whether tightening polls suggest more surprises in store — with the CBC’s Rosemary Barton, Toronto Star’s Ryan Tumilty and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz…
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She found beautiful art in a bargain bin. How’d it get there?
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When Sonja Krawesky found a pair of bright and beautiful sculptures in a bargain bin at a Hamilton, Ont. store, she knew there had to be a story behind them. Her quest to find out where they came from led to a new friend — and a lesson about the kindness of strangers.
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All the colours of the rainbow, plus one Researchers have fired lasers directly into the eye to stimulate photoreceptors, and produce the perception of a colour that does not exist in nature. They describe it as a “supersaturated teal,” and hope the technique will allow them to better understand colour vision and perhaps lead to treatments for visi…
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Americans are protesting the Trump administration. Do they work?
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When you think of a successful protest movement, most Americans probably think of the American Civil Rights movement, and the March on Washington in 1963. Martin Luther King, Jr. standing behind a podium on the steps of the Lincoln memorial delivered his most famous speech and a line that would come to define the goals of the Civil Rights Movement.…
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Trump/Carney phone call questions, expats vote, daycare company plea, and more
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With just a few days left in this election campaign Liberal leader Mark Carney is hammering home his pitch that he is the best one to take on U.S. President Donald Trump. But there are new questions tonight about just what was said when the two talked back in March. And: Cross border relations are crucial in this campaign. As many as 800-thousand C…
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Last week, the website covid.gov looked very different, containing information on coping with covid and US research. This week it leads you to a White House webpage outlining lab-leak hypothesis – that the pandemic was the result of dodgy lab work at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The scientific consensus however continues to suggest a zoonotic c…
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They Didn't See the Turbines Until It Was Too Late
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The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer wants the UK to become “one of the great AI superpowers”. Earlier this year the government published a plan to use artificial intelligence in the private and public sectors to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently. Once mainly the preserve of the tech community, AI really entered public awareness wi…
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BONUS: The Candidates Caught on Doorbell Cams
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It’s the final election stretch, and the vetting continues. This week we talk conversion therapy, million-dollar pyramid schemes, & the dangers of doorbell cameras Host: Sam Konnert, Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jes…
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Менее чем через месяц после окончания Международного экономического форума, на котором активно обсуждалось будущее Арктического региона, в Кандалакше начали говорить о возможных масштабных сокращениях персонала в местном порту и его последующей консервации. Читать Телеграм-каналBy The Barents Observer
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In a small Alaskan town, the Canada-U.S. fight feels personal
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The small Alaskan town of Skagway usually welcomes plenty of visitors from neighbouring Yukon, but this year Canadians aren’t coming because of tensions with the U.S. The CBC’s Julia Pagel went to Skagway, where people say that the financial hit to tourism is bad, but what really hurts is watching years of friendship break down before their eyes.…
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Could Mark Zuckerberg be forced to sell Instagram and Whatsapp?
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Meta and Google have been hit with landmark antitrust trials recently, centred on allegations of operating illegal monopolies. The CBC’s Nora Young breaks down what this might mean for the power of major tech companies, and the people who use their platforms every day.
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Do political parties get what matters to voters in the North?
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Three leaders from Canada’s North share what’s on their minds in the closing days of the election campaign, from sovereignty to the cost of living to climate change.
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Sexual assault trial of 5 ex-world junior hockey players begins
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The trial of five former world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault has begun in London, Ont., with the Crown telling jurors that the case will centre on what constitutes consent — and what does not. Matt Galloway talks to The Globe and Mail’s Robyn Doolittle, who is at the trial; and Landon Kenney, an educator who teaches hockey players…
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Ex-Spy Chief and U.S. Lawmaker Discuss Trump's Foreign Policy
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This week, Christina Ruffini and former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove unpack the proposed Iran nuclear deal discussed in Rome, following Trump’s exit from the JCPOA. They also reflect on Pope Francis’s recent death and the Catholic Church’s ties to intelligence agencies. Later, Rep. Tim Burchett joins to weigh in on the strategic importance of U.S…
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Israel's changing story of an attack on rescue workers
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On March 23, the death toll in Gaza surpassed 50,000 people killed by Israeli fire in the war with Hamas. This is the story of 15 people who were killed the same day. There were airstrikes across the territory, and in the south Israeli troops opened fire on a crew of emergency workers in ambulances and a firetruck. At first, the Israeli military sa…
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Poilievre’s plan to arrest homeless, thousands file past pope’s coffin, coral is dying worldwide.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to deal with encampments of homeless people by arresting them. He pledged to clean up the problem in parks but to also get drug treatment for those who need it. Critics want to know how criminalizing homelessness deals with unaffordable housing and helping people in need. Still with the election, th…
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Карельский активист Владислав Олейник объявлен в розыск
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Уголовное дело, вероятно, связано с нарушением “иноагентского” законодательства. Сейчас Владислав проживает в Финляндии. Читать Телеграм-каналBy The Barents Observer
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Два каменных льва у двери станции «Желтая река» в Нью-Олесунне на Свальбарде могут повлиять на научное сотрудничество между Норвегией и Китаем в Арктике. Профессор Марк Лантейн считает, что просьба убрать статуи может ослабить протесты. Читать Телеграм-каналBy The Barents Observer
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The “adult in the room” tends to be shouty. Mark Carney has been portrayed as a measured and methodical counterpoint to Trump throughout his campaign, but earlier reporting reveals a different side of his personality. But is it a problem if Carney isn’t as cool-headed as he appears? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thomp…
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Главреда «Новой газеты Европа» заочно приговорили к шести годам колонии
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Журналиста «Новой газеты Европа» и сооснователя «Свободного университета» Кирилла Мартынова признали виновным в организации деятельности «нежелательной организации» Мартынов стал первым главой СМИ, признанного «нежелательной организацией», который был заочно осужден по уголовному делу. Читать Телеграм-канал…
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A fish walks into a pharmacy ... well, not exactly. Fish aren't being prescribed anti-anxiety drugs. But they are experiencing the effects. Researchers have found more than 900 different pharmaceutical ingredients in rivers and streams around the world, though they're not yet sure how this could change the behavior of fish and other aquatic animals…
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What did Joel Plaskett get for his 50th? His own music
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Nova Scotia musician Joel Plaskett got a special surprise for his 50th birthday, a cover album of his own songs — secretly recorded by his friends and some of the biggest names in Canadian music, including Sloan and Arkells. Plaskett talks to Matt Galloway in Halifax about the album, Songs from the Gang, and why it was so fascinating to hear what o…
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The Current's ultimate travel list: Atlantic Canada edition
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Four more listeners make the case for their favourite vacation spots, hoping to win a place on The Current’s list of great Canadian travel destinations. Sandra Trask says that Cape Breton Island, N.S., is a place for everyone and every season; Lana Gauthier explains why her family fell in love with Basin Head Provincial Park, P.E.I.; Lisa Proulx sh…
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Fishing industry and housing costs fire up Halifax voters
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Matt Galloway travels to Halifax to hear what’s on voters’ minds, in the final stop of The Current’s election road show Crossroads: Coast to Coast with Canadian Voters. First up, the sea is both a livelihood and a way of life in Nova Scotia, flowing into how many people will vote. Galloway talks to a fisherman fed up with how his industry is being …
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Maintaining stability is key to the economy. That's getting harder.
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What does it take to keep the economy stable? That is a question that Jerome Powell considers every day in his role as Chair of the Federal Reserve. It's also a role that is meant to be done independent of politics. However, Powell's name has been making headlines, following a series of comments made by President Trump attacking Powell, after he wa…
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Record on early voting, Pope funeral plans, hockey player trial, and more
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Canadians may be more engaged in this election race than ever before. More than seven million people cast a ballot over the weekend. It’s a record for advance polls. There are just six days left until Election Day, and the parties are working hard to push out their messages. The Conservatives have become the last major party to release a fully-cost…
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In today's episode, we’ll be looking back at a grisly double murder that occurred in Texas one sweltering summer day in 1965. A gruesome discovery in a quiet Houston home sent shockwaves throughout the city. The Icebox Murders stands as one of Houston's most disturbing unsolved cases, featuring a truly grotesque crime scene and a mysterious suspect…
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Против северодвинки возбудили уголовное дело за финансирование религиозной организации
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Женщина якобы перечисляла деньги на счет религиозной организации, основанной в Украине. Читать Телеграм-каналBy The Barents Observer
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Do We Really Have Beer to Thank for the First Writing and Cities?
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Humanity's love affair with beer goes *way* back: 5,000 years ago, the civilization that arose in Mesopotamia invented writing, and one of the very first things they wrote about was... beer! But where was beer itself invented? This episode, we've got the story of beer's origins, the debate over whether humanity domesticated grains for brewing or fo…
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В Мурманской области сократили расходы по программе “Образование”
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Андрей Чибис сократил финансирование программы «Образование и наука». Освободившиеся деньги пойдут на пополнение резервного фонда, из которого выделяются средства на нужды, связанные с войной в Украине. Читать Телеграм-каналBy The Barents Observer
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В Коми по-прежнему сложная ситуация на крупном лесопромышленном предприятии
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Ростислав Гольдштейн допускает, что, возможно, придётся принимать крайне непопулярные меры в отношении собственников Жешартского лесопромышленного комплекса. Читать Телеграм-каналBy The Barents Observer
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While most Canadians are gearing up to head to the polls, some are looking for an escape plan. This week, we’re examining the deep roots of Western alienation, Danielle Smith’s separatist flirtations, and what could erupt if Mark Carney’s Liberals sweep to power. To do that, producer Sam Konnert heads out to Alberta to talk to some voters, and call…
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Nature Quest: Are Flowers Blooming Early?
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Welcome!! This is the first episode of Nature Quest, a monthly Short Wave segment that answers listener questions about your local environment. This month, we hear from a listener in California who's concerned that the flowers in his neighborhood are blooming way, way earlier. Is that normal? And is climate change the culprit? Short Wavers Emily Kw…
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Why Pope Francis was ‘a shepherd who smells like the sheep’
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Pope Francis worked to be close to people right up to the final day of his life, says Jesuit priest and journalist Father Sam Sawyer. We look at how that focus on human dignity has shaped his papacy, from speaking out for refugees and the marginalized, to his apology for the conduct of some members of the Catholic Church in Canada's residential sch…
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The dirty work of preserving a blue whale skeleton
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The bones of a massive blue whale will soon hang at Dalhousie University. Veterinarian Chris Harvey-Clark tells us what it took to salvage the whale that washed up outside Halifax, and what we still don't understand about the largest mammal on earth.
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What are voters thinking across Atlantic Canada?
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The first wins and losses of next week’s federal election will be announced in Atlantic Canada, where the political landscape has shifted dramatically in recent months. Matt Galloway heads to Halifax to talk to CBC reporters Silas Brown, Peter Cowan and Taryn Grant about what voters want, as part of Crossroads: Coast to Coast with Canadian Voters.…
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