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The Slow Newscast from Tortoise takes the news slowly. We investigate, and every week we focus on stories that really matter in the UK and around the world. From the war in Ukraine, the downfall of Boris Johnson, to true crime and injustice and real life mysteries, The Slow Newscast team is devoted to narrative investigations. From a startup newsroom with a different approach to journalism. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise ...
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Welcome to UK News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to stay updated on the latest news from the UK, covering politics, culture, business, and more. Whether you're a UK resident, an expat, or simply interested in British affairs, UK News Daily is your reliable source. Tune in every day to be well-informed and to stay ...
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Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.
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Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Trainers Not Sneakers is all about celebrating the unique love affair the British people have with sports shoes of all shapes, sizes and brands.We launched the Trainers Not Sneakers podcast to link up with like minded people in the Trainer community to talk about how they fell in love with trainers and to share some of their personal memories and experiences from a distinctly British viewpoint.
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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
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A look into people's mug collections, and the meaning a cup of tea/coffee has for us. Episodes are released monthly and there will also be special episodes about other topics enjoyed with a mug in hand
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The SomeNews.co.uk topical comedy podcast shows, covering big news, strange news and the latest celeb gossip with jokes and sketches. Written and performed by comedian Steve N Allen.
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The Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson brings a deeper look at the big stories - with Sky News correspondents and expert guests.
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Join Matt Chorley as he guides you through what really matters in British politics. Formerly the Red Box podcast, he brings together the best interviews, smartest analysis and funniest panel discussions from his Times Radio show, Politics Without The Boring Bits. Listen live on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A weekly podcast from BICOM, an independent British think tank producing research and analysis to increase understanding of Israel and the Middle East in the UK. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review and listen!
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"How to Pakistan" a podcast featuring Mosharraf Zaidi and Fasi Zaka, as they explore the art of the Pakistani conversation. #awesome #seriously #hashtag
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If you like discussion of heavy questions in a light-hearted atmosphere with the big names from the world of International Relations, join Kieran O’Meara and the E-International Relations podcast team as we put the burning questions you’ve always wanted to have answered to the academics, practitioners and activists you would want to have answer them.
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Novel Conversations is a podcast summarizing the world’s greatest works of classic literature: you get the whole story from cover to cover. If CliffsNotes had an audio-bestfriend, it would be us! Each episode, Frank Lavallo hosts two readers, and the three of them share their reactions to the story and read their favorite passages along the way. If you're looking for a good story, you're in the right place. *This podcast is a production of the Ohio Film Tax Credit.
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Europedia brings together experts and commentators to decode and analyze the issues affecting Europe each week. A distinctly multicultural Australian perspective giving a unique insight into how this complex continent ticks.
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Friends gather together to talk about all the things that keep us up at night! We just hope that after listening you can still sleep as snug as a bug in a rug...
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On The Island is a lively and informative blend of news, reviews and interviews, designed to keep Victorians informed about the issues that matter to them.
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They say it’s a man’s world... so what does that mean for the rest of us? This podcast is on a mission to find out. The consequences of woman's exclusion from our world are so deeply embedded that they are all but impossible to see... unless you are looking. Featuring interviews with those who explore our world through the female gaze, The Story of Woman looks at everything from the economy, healthcare, gender roles, and more. Each episode dives deep into where we are, how we got here, and w ...
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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sew ...
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Lucy Pinder (model and actress) and Beth Granville (comedy writer and actress), talk about the quintessential British Sunday. Finding themselves single in their mid 30s after decade long relationships meant the end of the weekend had the potential to be rather a lonely affair; until they made the decision to move in together and make their Sunday’s smashing. With a different guest comedian, actor or musician each week, they discuss their most awful and most smashing Sunday’s to date: they ra ...
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Whistleblowing Now and Then is hosted by Anna Myers, Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network. Join Whistleblowing Now and Then to hear about the most important issues of the day for whistleblowing, featuring interviews with experts, whistleblowers and advocates from around the world. Whistleblowing Now and Then is produced by Verity Loughlin, Communications Officer at WIN. The theme music is by the Routes Quartet and edited by Josh Brown.
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Black & mixed-race British women discussing current affairs and politics l To join in the conversation follow @the_consensus_ on Twitter &Instagram using the hashtag #ConsensusPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When you think about Brits Abroad, you probably have some clear ideas about who they are. Pensioners soaking up the sun in Spain is probably top of that list. What if I told you that 79% of the British population living in the EU-27 are of working age and below? Or that Britain has one of the highest emigration rates in the world? This is a podcast all about what Brexit means to and for British citizens living in the EU27. Hosted by Dr Michaela Benson, it focuses on Brexit as it takes place ...
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Season 2 of Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads. Award-winning investigative reporter Paul Caruana Galizia returns to report the story of the foiled assassination attempts on British soil of Iranian nationals. Since January 2022, there has been an attempted assassination or kidnap at least once a month – all ordered by the Iranian government. In this four-part series, Paul will delve into how these attempts unfolded, why they have become so prevalent and who is behind them. It's a story about Iran ...
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The Country Gent Podcast: Fishing, Shooting, Whisky, Style, History, Wealth & Rural Affairs
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Brought to you by The Yorkshire Gent, the Country Gent Podcast features special guests from the world of clay and game shooting, fishing, whisky, style, history and business. Each episode will feature a main interview, a tasting of a different Scotch whisky and one or more English monarchs going all the way back to 1066. If you love the great British countryside and everything to do with country and sporting life, this show is for you!
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The world's leading daily morning podcast for the horse world with listeners in over 90 countries. A light, lively, entertaining look at the horse world and the people in it. The show includes entertaining conversation, out of the ordinary guests, numerous regular horse related segments, training tips, health segments, listener call ins, contests, giveaways and so much more.
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Politics, geopolitics, economics, arts, and current affairs Constable has an extensive broadcasting background. He presented the Wall Street Journal's flagship daily TV show for many years and frequently hosted the syndicated John Batchelor radio show in New York. You'll find his written work in The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Time, Forbes.com, Fortune, the New York Post, the New York Sun, and the South China Morning Post. He co-authored the award-winning book "WSJ Guide to the 50 Economi ...
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Media Mind, a podcast from TRT World Research Centre, unpacks some of the most noteworthy yet misconstrued news events of the month, bringing them to the fore and connecting them to the defining political, social, and intellectual order of the 21st century. In each episode, academics, journalists, activists, and opinion leaders will unravel political narratives surrounding issues ranging from global politics and media controversies to criminal justice and corporate crimes.
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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting. Find all our podcasts here And please support this podcast by subscribing here We also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the int ...
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I tell stories about the East and the West that I think help both understand each other, seriously. These stories almost always connect history, culture, international relations, current affairs, and often the influences on and the interests of people who shape these stories. I wrote two books: “Egypt on the Brink” (Yale, 2010), which luckily turned out to be an international bestseller as it was published three months before Egypt’s 2011 uprising. The book tells the story of Egypt from the ...
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S2 Ep 3 A Mug's Life - A British love affair, celebrity crushes & Picklebar with Holly Donahue
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UK election: Has Keir Starmer done enough?
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With two days to go before UK voters go to the polls, we ask whether Keir Starmer and the Labour Party have done enough to end Conservative rule. Plus, can the French “republican front” hold against a resurgent National Rally and what role (if any) should the Taliban have in Afghanistan’s international relations? See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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The British companies keeping Russian gas flowing into Europe
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The UK, US and Europe have sanctioned the importation of Russian oil and gas since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But from 2022, European nations have spent €10bn on Russian Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), and British companies are facilitating the trade. Our economics and data editor Ed Conway sits down with host Niall Paterson to tell…
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Funeral Home Ashes Scandal, Ian McKellen Withdraws from Tour, UK House Prices Rise in June, Protesters Target Barclays, and more...
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(0:10): Hull Funeral Home Scandal: 35 Ashes Unidentified, Families in Distress as Police Investigate (1:49): Ian McKellen Withdraws from Tour After On-Stage Injury, Hints at Future Gandalf Return (3:51): UK House Prices Rise Slightly in June Amid Sluggish Market and High Borrowing Costs (6:30): Pro-Palestinian Protesters Target Barclays at Wimbledo…
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer tells Matt about tax, protecting his family, his favourite Elton John record, and his plan for a Downing Street downpour. Plus: In the latest Times Radio Focus Group, James Johnson of JL Partners leads a group of undecided voters who think Piers Morgan should be prime minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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American Disability Act & Miniature Horses for July 2nd, 2024 by The American Horse Council
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July's episode features Bret Maceyak of PATH International chatting with the AHC team about miniature horses as service animals under the American Disabilities Act. Fascinating conversation about these little dynamos and all the ways they can be the perfect partners. Also, the AHC team touches base on three timely topics - release of new horse stam…
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Israel releases dozens of Palestinian detainees amid warnings for Gaza hospitals
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We discuss the latest on the Hamas-Israel war following the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners and the UN Security Council’s special session on the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Meanwhile, a new European far-right alliance led by Hungary’s Viktor Orbán is announced in Vienna. Plus, a flick through the papers, South Africa’s new government…
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Evie Aspinall on The 2024 UK General Election and British Foreign Relations
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Evie Aspinall (British Foreign Policy Group - @EvieAspinall_, @TheBFPG) speaks with the Thinking Global team about British foreign relations and the 2024 UK General Election. Evie Aspinall chats with Kieran (@kieranjomeara) about British foreign relations at this General Election, soft power, the foreign policy proposals of the differen…
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Elections in France: National Rally makes big gains
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After the far-right National Rally makes big gains in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections, we assess what it means for the nation’s politics. Plus: Joe Biden’s decision to soldier on and Swedish sleeper trains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Fatal Tesla-Bus Crash Near York, Sunak Warns of Labour Win, Starmer's Reforms to Restore Trust, Explosions near Nottingham Uni, and more...
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(0:10): Fatal Tesla-Bus Crash Near York: 31-Year-Old Man Dead, Five Injured; Police Seek Witnesses (1:49): Sunak Warns of Labour Win as Election Tensions Mount: Leadership Contests and Economic Woes Loom (3:13): Keir Starmer Aims to Restore Trust in Politics with Bold Reforms and Tangible Improvements (5:49): Man Detained After Explosions Near Nott…
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Horse Show, One Eyed Charley and EFWP for July 1, 2024 by WERM Flooring
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HITM: Jess Bowers, author of “Horse Show” tells us about this collection of short stories exploring the relationship between humans and horses. Plus, in Horses in History we learn about the amazing stagecoach driver of the 1800’s called One Eyed Charley. She had a secret that she held until death. Plus, some Equestrian First World Problems. Listen …
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Five things the main parties aren't mentioning this election... and how exit polls are done
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says there's a "conspiracy of silence" at this election; that all of the major political parties aren't being honest enough about their fiscal plans. The thinktank says all the major parties are avoiding discussion around the black hole in their spending plans for after the election - but what else are they no…
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Kings Of Swing: Dimbleby, Vine, Snow & Kanagasooriam
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For decades the holy grail of election night has been swing - the method of comparing support for the parties between general elections invented back in 1955. Matt finds out what kind of swing Keir Starmer needs to get a majority in the Commons and remembers the 'sultan of swing', David Butler, with expert voices in including David Dimbleby, Jeremy…
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France’s first round of elections: the exit polls
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Florence Biedermann and Alexandre Kouchner give us the latest on the first round of France’s legislative elections as the results come in. Also in the programme: William Yang on Taiwan’s decision to raise its travel alert for China to orange – the second-highest level – and why Busan’s population might be entering a ‘phase of extinction’. See omnys…
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Christopher Hill on The Future of British Foreign Policy and The 2024 UK General Election
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Christopher Hill (University of Cambridge - @Dept_of_POLIS) speaks with the Thinking Global team about the future of British foreign policy and The 2024 UK General Election. Prof. Hill chats with Kieran (@kieranjomeara) on conceptualising ‘foreign policy’ itself, British foreign policy after Brexit, the central thesis of his The Future …
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Iran’s influence is growing across the Middle East, with its proxies now dangerously close to an all-out war with Israel. Could presidential elections or an eventual ayatollah succession lead to a change in course? Andrew Mueller speaks to Iranian-American journalist Farnaz Fassihi of ‘The New York Times’, Iraqi analyst Renad Mansour and defence ex…
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UK Doctors Strike for Pay Rise, E. Coli Outbreak in UK, Prince Harry Accused of Destruction, NHS Approves Hemgenix Gene Therapy, and more...
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(0:10): UK Junior Doctors Strike for 35% Pay Rise: NHS Services Disrupted, Cancer Care at Risk (2:01): E. Coli Outbreak in UK Linked to Salad Leaves: 1 Dead, 250+ Ill (3:58): Prince Harry Accused of Evidence Destruction in Legal Battle Against The Sun (5:58): NHS Approves £2.6M Hemgenix Gene Therapy for Haemophilia B, Promising Decade-Long Relief (…
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As Monocle’s annual quality-of-life special hits newsstands across the globe, our foreign editor, Alexis Self, explains the thinking behind this year’s rankings. Plus: a closer look at the US presidential debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Black Rodeos, British Report and Realli bAd Adz for June 28, 2024 by Kentucky Performance Products
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Ivan McClellan tells us about the adventures of creating the book "Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture" and about the successful 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo. Plus, Facebook page bingo and some Realli Badd Adz, listen in…. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3464 – Show Notes and Links: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here The HORSES IN THE MOR…
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Being prime minister doesn't come with a job description - in our political system after a gruelling six-week assault course of an election campaign, a newly-elected PM is thrown straight into the job and expected to hit the ground running. Over the years Matt has spoken to the people who've been there and done it - prime ministers and advisers inc…
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in the first election debate of this year's US presidential campaign on Thursday night. The president was seen to mumble and stumble his way through, while former president Trump repeated false claims that the 2020 election was rigged. On this episode Niall Paterson unpicks the debate between the senior citizens…
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In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Egyptian analyst Haisan Hassanein. They discuss Israeli-Egyptian ties in the context of the operation in Rafah. Haisan shares his assessment of Egypt’s current relations with Palestinian factions and rivalries with other regional powers. Haisan was born and grew up in Egypt, before moving to the US. He is cu…
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The first round of France’s parliamentary elections and the US presidential debate
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We look ahead to the first round of France’s parliamentary elections with journalist and writer Christine Ockrent. Plus: Japan’s efforts to curb tourism on Mount Fuji, the first US presidential debate of the 2024 election season and a sneak peek into our new Paris bureau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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France’s election: the highest stakes in Europe?
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With the far-right leading in the polls following Macron’s snap-election call, we take stock of France’s momentous forthcoming election. We also examine the new Dutch government, which will take office next week, and ask whether political debates still serve a purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Gareth Southgate: How do you lead a team that’s not performing?
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England manager Gareth Southgate has faced growing criticism over his leadership this week, despite guiding the Three Lions to the knockout stage of the Euros as group winners. Some fans are disappointed with the lacklustre performances and have vented their anger towards Southgate, who has responded by calling for continued support of the team. “I…
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Galloping Getaways: Non-Riding Equestrian Retreats, Trip to Portugal for June 25, 2024
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Galloping Getaways: This month it is all about non-riding equestrian retreats. Spending time in the presence of horses, focusing on meditation, journaling, and our overall well-being. Jen Verharen chats about her Cadence Coaching Wellness Retreat, a unique non-riding equestrian retreat in Portugal. Listen in.... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3460 -…
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Focus Group: Hate Labour, But Voting Labour
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In the latest Times Radio Focus Group, 2019 Conservative voters explain why they have switched to Labour, but have very low expectations of Keir Starmer as PM. James Johnson from JL Partners tells Matt how this could present an opportunity to an incoming government,. PLUS: Columnists Manveen Rana and Matthew Parris discuss the state of the election…
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Olivia O'Leary former BBC and RTÉ broadcaster on the UK election, funding PSB's, Newsnight and the future of journalism
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Olivia O’Leary has been a television and radio broadcaster on both the BBC, ITV and RTÉ – the Irish public service broadcaster in her native Ireland. In 1985, Olivia became the first female presenter on BBC’s Newsnight. She later returned to Ireland, presenting once again ‘Today Tonight’ – RTÉ’s flagship current affairs programme. She has also pres…
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EU leaders tipped for the top and multibillion dollar drainage in Dubai
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Ursula von der Leyen set to be approved for a second-term in Brussels, Peru’s president visits China and Dubai invests in infrastructure to help protect against extreme weather. Also in the programme: the latest news from across Africa and the city in the top spot of Monocle’s Quality of Life survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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Two reports of rape. Two criminal trials. Two not guilty verdicts. Two men, cleared. Two women – torn apart. A Tortoise investigation has heard how two complainants, Grace*, and Emma*, experienced the justice system from the point their alleged rapist was charged to the moment they were told of the jury’s decision. At a time when a vanishingly smal…
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Explainer 423: Will Ukraine and Moldova ever join the EU?
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The European Union formally launched accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova this week. Andrew Mueller explains why the tortuous process that has left many countries in limbo might, nevertheless, be a good thing for these two nations.By Monocle Radio
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We look at what the UK’s European neighbours think about its upcoming election (if they are thinking about it at all). We also take stock of a brace of new emissions taxes and charges in Denmark and Germany and ask what Mark Rutte’s selection to be head of Nato means for the bloc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Rider Massage, Senior Feed and Weird News for June 26, 2024 by State Line Tack
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Eventer and massage therapist Davina Warrener joins us to talk about the importance of equine massage. Clair Thunes, PhD gives us tips on feeding the senior horse and Jamie is back with some Weird News. Listen in… HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3462 – Show Notes and Links: The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge …
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Does 'gamblegate' mean the Conservatives are a busted flush for voters?
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In any election campaign, a lot of attention shifts to undecided voters. As this campaign moves into its final week, Niall Paterson looks at how the election date betting scandal is cutting through to those who are still wondering who to support - and those who could change their mind. He speaks to political correspondent Darren McCaffrey who has s…
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The party leaders have been on the campaign trail day in, day out - but what seats have they been visiting, and what does it tell us about the kind of campaign they're fighting? Matt looks at whether an appearance by Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer can help swing a seat, and speaks to former Number 10 adviser Cleo Watson about the dos and don'ts of pla…
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