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Red Hot Chilli Writers

RED HOT CHILLI WRITERS

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Joined each episode by special guests, British Asian authors, Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee take a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture and Big Fat Asian Weddings. Insightful, funny, packed with stellar interviews – Dean Koontz, Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, Mike Gayle, to name a few – and the odd dose of cross-cultural confusion, they dare to explore the parts other podcasts cannot reach. Find out more: www.redhotc ...
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Conversations about being Third Culture Kids. Join us as we have honest, open conversations about life, love and everything in between. This podcast looks to amplify, reassure and highlight the reality of being a Diaspora Desi. Hosted by Quarina, we keep it a little sassy but always classy (with a touch of hood) Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @boldbrownandbritish.
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Hello Everyone and Namaskar! We’re thrilled to welcome you to Globalise - Asian (G-A), a Podcast especially put together by and for the Asian community settled in the UK and the World over. Globalisation has truly brought us all from varied backgrounds, faiths and cultures closer. Therefore it's appropriate we address ourselves as Globalise Asian. We will use this platform to have an informal and candid chat with dynamic ethnic individuals who are successful Entrepreneurs, Socialists, Blogge ...
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Welcome to Changing Suits, the podcast which explores the lives of Western South Asians. Join in each week with the laughs and tears with sisters Taj and Bal, who discuss the ups and downs of their lives as South Asians in the modern world with a dose of tradition. Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook on @changing_suits
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Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali Social Entrepreneur, CEO of Pathway Group and proud Birmingham business leader, where he shares his insights and experiences on entrepreneurialism, having a growth mindset and getting the best out of people as well as useful information to help your grow your business, develop and build your team. Canny Conversations has now completed over 50 episodes making an impact on UK business Podcasts and demonstrating how sustainable business can benefit. In ...
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Annyeonghaseyo! We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge. We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US. Afternoona Asks ND: Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad - ...
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What's up ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Crazy Brit Asian Podcast where we document the nuances of the British East Asian experience. That means talking about a wide range of topics around all things Asian, not just in the UK but beyond! It's an ever evolving area of conversation so if you can think about it, we're probably going to talk about it. Each episode we delve into a conversational cultural exploration with a guest because who better to talk about something than someone who's ...
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Chinese Chippy Girl

Chinese Chippy Girl

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Award winning podcast* 🥈. Talking about life as a British born Chinese (BBC)/British Asian. The struggles that I've had to deal with whilst growing up in my mum and dad's takeaway in the 1980s/1990s. My parents are immigrants from HK/China and moved to the UK when they were teenagers. I was brought up being Chinese at home and English when I was outside of home - it felt confusing at the time as I couldn't find a sense of belonging. But now I am much older, I am proud of my Chinese heritage ...
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Since Being Single

Since Being Single

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Since Being Single brings you THE KAMEY SHOW: THE FEARLESS ASIAN DATING PODCAST. Sharing and developing continually new ideas on the four most important aspects of life; wealth, happiness, love and health. The British Asian dating industry is need of a movement. A shake up. To burn the bridges, disrupt the (already broken) system and meet the growing needs of British Asians today. That time is now. Welcome to a new revolution.
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The Doosra

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Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz talk cricket with a British-Asian spin. The former England bowler and the Pakistan comedian join forces to take an alternative view on the cricketing issues of the week. They will be joined by guests representing different South Asian communities unified by a love of the game.
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Spill The Cha

Phoebe, Elsa, Lauren & Joelle

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Welcome to Spill The Cha Podcast where you join us, Phoebe, Elsa, Lauren and Joelle on our virtual terrace as we discuss the British Asian Female experiences today. From exploring growing up Asian in Britain to adulting tips, we hope we will help, inspire and encourage you so grab a drink and come join us on the podcast. Follow us on Instagram for updates and #bts - @spillthecha.pod https://www.instagram.com/spillthecha.pod
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Welcome to the audio home of DESIblitz.com! UK's multi-award-winning Desi web magazine providing you a unique collection of podcasts. Listen to exclusive interviews with Bollywood, Pakistani and British Asian celebrities, stars and everyday people who make a difference. Special episodes produced to reveal news, views and discussions related to lifestyle and taboo matters in the Desi community. Panel discussions from DESIblitz events including everything from Literature to Sport! Enjoy!
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The Native Immigrants

The Native Immigrants

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A weekly podcast about the life of a married couple in London by a married couple in London. Focusing on topics and issues within the British Asian community, as well as popular culture and weekly news, mixed with humour, debate, bickering and bantering! Hosted by Swami Baracus (@swamibaracus) & Jyojo B. (@jyojo_b)
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Deep, Down & Desi

BBC Asian Network

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In a community saturated by talk of babies and marriages, British Asian bereavement is curiously complicated - and often ignored. Family, religious and cultural issues make each passing unique from the mainstream and brings in sharp focus the generational expectations that can cause further heartache at a time of sensitivity. Fresh To Death is out to change that. Restaurateur Saima is living with a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer and filmmaker Maleena lost her teenage brother to le ...
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Join Hana, Suhail, Oz, and Alex for the podcast that mixes science & tech with a sprinkle of pop culture. With 2 PhDs and years of journalism between them, they dissect, discuss and dive into the most interesting stories, topics, and concepts in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Yellow Bee Pod

Natalie Cheung

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Exploring the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @YellowBeePod
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Earth 2 Air

New Earth Theatre

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Earth 2 Air aims to amplify and champion the multiplicity of voices and stories of East and South East Asians in the UK. New Earth Theatre is a national touring theatre company that places British East and South East Asian (BESEA) artists and communities at the heart of all our work.
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MISREPRESENTED tells stories that challenge the way you think about how history gets made. The show was recently awarded the Gotham Film & Media Institute and Variety Magazine's Audio Honor "in recognition of their innovations in audio storytelling." It's also been featured by Apple Podcasts and has become a Top 100 hit in over a dozen countries. MISREPRESENTED is produced by Kahaani, a project to put the world back in world history. Learn more at www.kahaani.io
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Legal Beings

Rob Dhanu and Uphar Dhaliwal

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Welcome to Legal Beings - the podcast about life and law. We will be discussing all sorts of real topics that impact real people each and every day with a focus on the South Asian community of British Columbia. Also check out our Punjabi language podcast - Navi Taji. Let us know any topics impacting your life and both Uphar and Rob will try to put out content to answer your questions. Be sure to subscribe and recommend so we can stay in touch! -About- Rob Dhanu and Uphar Dhaliwal are a husba ...
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Navi Taji

Rob Dhanu and Uphar Dhaliwal

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Welcome to Navi Taji - the podcast about life and law in the Punjabi language. We will be discussing all sorts of real topics that impact real people each and every day with a focus on the South Asian community of British Columbia. Also check out our English language podcast - Legal Beings. Let us know any topics impacting your life and both Uphar and Rob will try to put out content to answer your questions. Be sure to subscribe and recommend so we can stay in touch! -About- Rob Dhanu and Up ...
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This multi-award-winning South Asian feminist podcast is all about cultural taboos. Everything from sex, sexuality, periods, menopause, porn, mental health, shame, sexual harassment & more. Considered the biggest South Asian feminist podcast representing the voices & views of South Asian women, exploring intersectional feminism from a South Asian lens, Masala Podcast features some of the world's most inspiring South Asian women. Masala Podcast is the winner of multiple British Podcast Awards ...
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Trumpet Daily

The Philadelphia Trumpet

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Trumpet Daily Radio Show brings you a deeper understanding of the Bible and how it connects to your world and your life right now. Trumpet Daily Radio Show is hosted by the executive editor of the Philadelphia Trumpet newsmagazine and presenter of the Trumpet Daily television program, Stephen Flurry. Stephen Flurry brings you a wide-ranging variety of topics from British politics to American morality to the Middle Eastern balance of power to Asian economics to principles of living to Bible p ...
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Based in the U.K., Geeta Sidhu-Robb is an award-winning entrepreneur, inspirational mentor and founder of Nosh Detox – an awarding winning well-being company that delivers delicious, nutritionally balanced juice & food to customers’ doors. Nosh Detox creates custom health packages and unique, natural health solutions to achieve optimal well-being, from promoting healthy eating, treating problem skin and working with weight issues to solving digestive problems, coping with stress, fighting in ...
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Simon Feilder and Matthew Highton (*currently on hiatus) are British comedians separated by a sea but united by their love of action movies. Join them for a celebration of the latest and (hopefully) greatest in action cinema from around the world, from big budget bombastic bonanzas to down & dirty DTV darlings.
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Conversations, stories and interviews on the topic of men’s mental health. Hosted by a group of male students, sharing their own experiences to help eliminate stigma, raise awareness, and signpost others to finding the help they need. Created in association with Student Minds and funded by Comic Relief.
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No Nazar

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No Nazar is a podcast, hosted by Zainab Hameed, that shares stories from the diaspora. No Nazar aims to share your experience, create bridges, and explore our relationships with each other, our past and our future. No story is too big or too small. You can follow Zainab on twitter @thenonazarshow or on instagram @barepeng Our website is www.nonazar.com
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Unearthing Paranormalcy

Unearthing Paranormalcy

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Husband and wife team, Dave and Amy, along their brother Chad, dig into the paranormal topics of, Hauntings, Cryptids, Spiritualism, Mediums, UFO's, and Missing Persons Cases in order to bring normalcy to the topics. We are only afraid of that that we don't know so join us and get to know that which scares you!
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Respect the Mic

Michael Lam and Michael Truong

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Welcome to Respect the Mic podcast, where two BBC (British Born Chinese) guys talk about life as second generation immigrants living in London, England. Every week Michael Lam and Michael Truong will be discussing East Asian culture, race, food, family, funny stuff, minority myths and any other shenanigans. If you have the time please give us a listen, otherwise our mum's will see us as failures. Peace signs and love x Instagrams: @michaelhtruong @hungmikelam Twitter: @michaelhtruong @_famalam
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The Ups and Downs of Making Things and Sharing Them - Hosted by Dr. Suga and Dr. Faisal. A Video Podcast For Creators, Builders and Entrepreneurs! Watch us on Youtube or listen on your favourite streaming platforms. YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@makingitpodcast Instagram Podcast Clips: https://www.instagram.com/makingitpodcastclips/?hl=en TikTok Podcast Clips: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingitpodcastclips
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🇬🇧 EXCITING topics in EASY English ❤️ Pre-intermediate & Intermediate Listening. 📆 Podcasts every 1st + 15th! ✅ Subscribe to never miss content! ✍ Website & Activities: www.simpleenglishlistening.com ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/simpleenglish ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimpleEnglishListening 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleenglishlistening 📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/simpleenglishlistening ✨ PRO TIP: The best way to learn is to listen to and read as much Engl ...
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Tell Dem

Tamasha supported by Transmission Roundhouse

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TELL DEM is where global majority movers and shakers reflect and critique work that lies across our cultural spectrum, using it to unpack connected, contemporary issues and dissect the affairs rooted in our respective cultures. Hosted by Tamasha (https://tamasha.org.uk/) and supported by Transmission Roundhouse (https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/transmission) . Season One is hosted by South London Producer, Tobi Kyeremateng. Season Two features guest presenters including Sharmaine Lovegrove, Mei ...
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Quintessential Voices: Britain's biggest conversation celebrating women of colour

Marverine Cole - Journalist, Broadcaster, Podcaster, Diversity Champion

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Quintessential Voices is Britain's biggest conversation, celebrating women of colour. Get ready to smile, laugh, cry and learn after listening to the stories which focus on the lives and journeys of black, asian and minority ethnic women in Britain today. Some of those voices will be famous ones, others will be voices you might never have heard, yet each one of them will entertain you. My guests will be drawn from across the generations, and they’ll come from all walks of life. But the thing ...
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An Australian World

Professor James Curran

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This podcast series is about Australia’s relations with and response to the world from the late 19th Century to the present. It focuses on the historical, cultural, ideological, economic and strategic factors shaping the government’s foreign and defence policies. It looks first at historical themes that still have a bearing on Australia in the contemporary world, then moves on to discuss how Australian politicians and policymakers have reacted to and acted in periods of war and stress, crisi ...
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UnTextbooked is brought to you by teen change-makers who are looking for answers to big questions. Have you ever wondered if protests really can save lives, why assimilation required Native American kids to attend boarding schools, how Black-led organizations for mutual aid began, how the fear of communism led the United States to plan the overthrows of many leaders in Latin America, or why Brazilian cars run on sugar? Or maybe you've questioned when Asian Americans will stop being seen as " ...
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Welcome to The First 365, where we bring you interviews with top achievers and thought leaders from around the world. Introducing our host Aaron Branch, an international speaker, author, and multiple 7 figure business owner. Aaron founded his first company Social Agendas in 2016, right after graduating from university. Since then, he's become a recognised thought leader in the marketing world, delivering outstanding results for his clients. He's been featured on some of the UK's most well-kn ...
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Placing the Frontier in British North-East India: Law, Custom, and Knowledge (Oxford UP, 2023) is a study of the travels of colonial law into the North-East frontier of the British Empire in India. Focusing on the nineteenth century, it examines the relationship of law and space, and indigenous place-making. Inhabitants of the frontier hills examin…
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Providing a decolonial, action-focused account of Yoga philosophy, Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action-Focused Guide to Practice (Singing Dragon, 2024) from Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, pioneering scholar in the field of Indian moral philosophy, focuses on the South Asian tradition to explore what Yoga was like prior to colonization. It challenges …
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In 2009, Fudan University launched China’s first MFA program in creative writing, spurring a wave of such programs in Chinese universities. Many of these programs’ founding members point to the Iowa Writers Workshop and, specifically, its International Writers Program, which invited dozens of Mainland Chinese writers to take part between 1979 and 2…
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Building a Nation at War: Building a Nation at War: Transnational Knowledge Networks and the Development of China during and after World War II (Harvard UP, 2022) argues that the Chinese Nationalist government’s retreat inland during the Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945), its consequent need for inland resources, and its participation in new scientific…
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In this second part of three we delve into the world of further education leadership with Pat, a seasoned leader in the sector. In this particular episode, Pat shares insights on the importance of collaboration between colleges and employers, the evolution of colleges in meeting the needs of students and businesses, and the challenges and opportuni…
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[00:30] Who Are the Good Guys? (55 minutes) From 2016 to today, Barack Obama has used “deep state” operatives to undermine Donald Trump and democracy, continuing the fundamental transformation of the United States—and many of these underhanded political assassination strategies are still being revealed. New details in Trump’s classified documents c…
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Tribe-Class Linkages: The History and Politics of the Agrarian Movement in Tripura (Routledge, 2023) is a historical study of the development of agrarian class relations among the tribal population in Tripura. Tracing the evolution of Tripura and its agrarian relations from monarchy in the nineteenth century to democracy in the twentieth century, t…
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Ishita Tiwary’s book Video Culture in India: The Analog Era (Oxford UP, 2024) is an unprecedented attempt in foregrounding the diverse media history of the analog video era in India. It reconstructs the evolution of analog video culture through interdisciplinary approaches, including oral histories, archival resources, and discarded tapes. At the s…
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[00:30] Thursday’s Presidential Debate Highlights National Divide (30 minutes) Joe Biden is hiding at Camp David to “practice” for the presidential debate on Thursday. Chief CNN propagandist Jake Tapper being one of the debate moderators tells you everything you need to know about how biased against Donald Trump the debate will be. Meanwhile, Latin…
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A Primer for Teaching Indian Ocean World History: Ten Design Principles (Duke UP, 2024) is a guide for college and high school educators who are teaching Indian Ocean histories for the first time or who want to reinvigorate their courses. It can also serve those who are training future teachers to prepare their own syllabi as well as those who want…
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Shuchi Kapila, Postmemory and the Partition of India: Learning to Remember (Palgrave MacMillan, 2024) Dr. Shuchi Kapila, Professor of English at Grinnell College, has a new book that explores the India/Pakistan Partition in 1947 through the lens of memory, generational conversation and inheritance. Postmemory and the Partition of India: Learning to…
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[00:30] Why Is This Race Even Close? (35 minutes) The fake president’s reelection chances are riding on Thursday night’s presidential debate. In the eyes of many doubtful Democrats, all Joe Biden has to do is appear competent; the whole debate will be designed to make him look good. The media is wondering why this race is so close because Biden sho…
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How do Chinese citizens make sense of digital surveillance and live with it? What narratives do they come up with to deal with the daily and all-encompassing reality of life in China? What mental tactics do they apply to dissociate themselves from surveillance? Ariane Ollier-Malaterre explores these questions in her book Living with Digital Surveil…
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The Violence of Recognition: Adivasi Indigeneity and Anti-Dalitness in India (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023) offers an unprecedented firsthand account of the operations of Hindu nationalists and their role in sparking the largest incident of anti-Christian violence in India’s history. Through vivid ethnographic storytelling, Pinky Hota explores the ro…
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Sino-Italian Political and Economic Relations: From the Treaty of Friendship to the Second World War (Routledge, 2024) presents a comprehensive narrative and historical analysis of the political and economic relations between China and Italy from the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce signed in October 1866 to the Second World War. Utilizing primary…
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Germany and China: How Entanglement Undermines Freedom, Prosperity and Security (Bloomsbury, 2024) is a groundbreaking book, of which the findings have significant implications both for German-China relations and also in understanding the rising influence of autocratic China on liberal democracies globally. In today's interview, Associate Professor…
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[00:30] Celtic Throne Feedback (9 minutes) [9:50] Trump Is Still Killing it (17 minutes) Joe Biden raised $85 million in May, which sounds like a lot of money—until you compare it to the $141 million Trump raised that same month. The media is dogpiling the Supreme Court for being partisan because some of the justices are conservative. Meanwhile, Bi…
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How is Buddhism seen and practiced in Taiwan? And how do neighbouring countries influence Taiwanese Buddhism? In this episode we explore the religious landscape of Taiwan in conversation with Dr. Yushuang Yao, a leading expert on religion in contemporary Taiwan. Yushuang Yao is an Associate Professor at Fo Guang University, Taiwan, specializing in …
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Send us a Text Message. We dive back into Preston Nicholes and Peter Moon's book Encounter In the Pleiades: An Inside Look at UFOs. Like with the other two episodes 290 & 298 this book is a branch in the dark and twisty hole that is the Montauk project. So I may mention back to a topic discussed in one of the previous Montauk episodes; you don’t ha…
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Send us a Text Message. In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the inevitable yet challenging topic of death and dealing with grief. As brown people in modern British society, our experiences with loss are unique, shaped by rich cultural traditions and personal stories. Join me as I share my personal journey of losing my beloved grandfather, our …
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In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz welcomes Pat Carvalho, the principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College. Pat begins by discusses the recent successful Ofsted inspection and the college's journey towards becoming an outstanding institution. Saf and Pat’s conversation then delves into the diverse makeup o…
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[00:30] Biden Losing Young Democrats (32 minutes) Joe Biden is losing the support of many voter groups that traditionally vote Democrat. His chances of reelection are decreasing, so desperate Democrats are busy attacking the Supreme Court for not ruling on Donald Trump’s immunity case. [32:30] Key of David: America Under Attack (23 minutes)…
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For My Blemishless Lord (de Gruyter, 2023) presents the text and translation of the exquisite poem Amalaṉ Āti Pirāṉ by Tiruppāṇ Āḻvār, which is part of the Śrīvaiṣṇava canon, the Nālāyira Divya Prabandham (6th- 9thcenturies CE), as well as of the three Śrīvaiṣṇava commentaries in Tamil-Sanskrit Manipravala (13th- 14th centuries) by key figures in t…
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[00:30] Trump Derangement Syndrome (44 minutes) The political persecution Democrats are afraid of is exactly what the dear leader has been perpetrating against his enemies for years. They are terrified not of retribution—but of justice. News broke this week that John Kerry had a secret e-mail account when serving as Barack Obama’s secretary of stat…
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I now pronounce you 'friend of the show' Chris Gau is back as his wish for a Hong Kong banger is granted in action extravaganzea mouthful TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN directed by Soi Cheang, and starring Louis Koo, Sammo Hung, Richie Jen, Raymond Lam, Terrance Lau, Kenny Wong, Philip Ng, Tony Wu and German Cheun. >>> TOTW: WI trailer <<< We …
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[00:30] Joe Biden Is Perfectly Normal—Really (55 minutes) The regime media is criticizing the right for circulating “cheap fake” videos that illustrate Joe Biden’s obvious cognitive decline. Piers Morgan wrote a blistering editorial for the New York Post declaring, “The Obama-Biden arm-grab wasn’t just a senior moment—it was the moment everyone rea…
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Chinese philanthropic foundations navigate a uniquely challenging terrain shaped by authoritarian governance. The Governance of Philanthropic Foundations in Authoritarian China: A Power Perspective (Routledge, 2022) examines these complexities, delivering a novel multilevel analysis of the power dynamics that underpin the governance of nonprofit or…
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[00:30] The Dementia Wars (50 minutes) The media is praising Joe Biden for his impressive mental powers while claiming that Donald Trump is losing his mind. However, the evidence is clear which president is really struggling with cognitive decline. At the end of Biden and Barack Obama’s star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles, Obama had to lead Bide…
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Budhaditya Chattopadhyay’s book Sound in Indian Film and Audiovisual Media: History, Practices and Production (Amsterdam UP, 2023) is an exhaustive attempt to study film sound in the Indian subcontinent through artistic research. It aims to fill a significant scholarly void by addressing issues of sound and listening within the cultural contexts of…
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In China's Galaxy Empire: Wealth, Power, War, and Peace in the New Chinese Century (Oxford University Press, 2024), authors Dr. John Keane and Dr. Baogang He, target a development of enormous significance: China's return, after two centuries of decline and subjugation, to a position of prominence in world affairs. The daring thesis is that China is…
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Cosmopolitan Elites: Indian Diplomats and the Social Hierarchies of Global Order (Oxford University Press, 2023) by Dr. Kira Huju narrates the birth, everyday life, and fracturing of a Western-dominated global order from its margins. It offers a critical sociological examination of the elite Indian Foreign Service and its members, many of whom were…
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[00:30] G-7 Highlights Biden’s Decline (34 minutes) Joe Biden’s cognitive decline was painfully obvious at the G-7 summit this week, but the regime media is still pretending he is a powerful leader. Hunter Biden’s gun trial revealed that his father and many other prominent figures lied to the world about Hunter’s laptop being “Russian disinformatio…
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In Breathtaking Revelations: The Science of Breath from the Fifty Kamarupa Verses to Hazrat Inayat Khan (Suluk Press, 2024), Carl W. Ernst and Patrick J. D’Silva explore the intersections of Sufi and yogic breath-based meditation. Ernst and D’Silva offer us here two stunning texts for study. The first, an anonymous Persian translation of a 14th cen…
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🤔 What does common courtesy mean to you? How have your upbringing and values influenced your understanding of it? Do cultural differences in courtesy lead to conflicts? Join hosts Bal and Taj on a thought-provoking journey into the realm of common courtesy. In this episode, they delve into these questions and more, exploring how varying backgrounds…
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Send us a Text Message. The Táin Bó Cuailnge, written more than 1,200 years ago, is Ireland's greatest legend and one of Europe's oldest epics. In episode 221 we read up to part 6. In Episode 248 we read up to Part 7B, In Episode 249 we read up to part 11 We will get to part 17D of the epic with this episode and then over the course of several epis…
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[00:30] Overtaken by Curses (51 minutes) The House of Representatives has voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding the audio of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interviews with Joe Biden. Despite Biden’s fake executive order, illegals are still flowing over the border. CNN interviewed border agents who admitted that if…
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We are delighted to be joined by actor and fellow Patreon member Katherine Bourne Taylor. We have a great chat with Katherine as she gives her views on KDramas from an actors lens and what the differences she sees are between how KDramas are acted, produced and shot versus Western media. We also manifest a KDrama for Katherine to star in and discus…
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