Timely discourse about Brazil. braziltime.substack.com
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Broader and deeper than Doctor Who... Back in the early months of 2012 we started life as the Blue Box Podcast, a small team of three (then four, then five...) people podcasting our thoughts on Doctor Who, in the classic style of a bunch of friends the microphones were just accidentally eavesdropping on during a conversation in the pub. Over a decade later, the team has expanded and so has the remit; nowadays we publish episodes approximately three times a week, and the discussion has moved ...
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The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Vestibular Rehab SIG provides a network of collaboration and education to its members that fosters opportunities to highlight and build solid foundations of clinical practice to provide care and management of persons with vestibular deficits and related balance and movement disorders. Its membership focus is centered on supporting the pr ...
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It's Always Cool in Mesa is a podcast that shares the stories behind some of Mesa, Arizona's most loved outdoor adventures, culinary treasures, and unique history. From Santa Claus falling to earth at the first Merry Main Street to today’s popular ice rink; a Mesa grocer swimming the dangerous communist infested waters of Viet Nam to paddle boarding down the Salt River; and why the Queen of England purchased plots at the City Cemetery. The stories of Mesa are fascinating!
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After a previous pairing of the original Nosferatu and its fictionalised creation in Shadow of the Vampire, we decided our review of Robert Eggers' 2024 adaptation should include Werner Herzog's 1979 Nosferatu the Vampyre to round out the story Presented by J.R. Southall, with Matt Barber and Jackson Rees…
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Who Review Extra 44: Asylum of the Daleks
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39:52The randomiser brings us to the surprising opening instalment of Series 7B, and so we coupled up Asylum of the Daleks with Pond Life in order to lessen the impact real life sometimes has on our fan brains... Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold, Matt Barber and Jack ReesBy StrangersCast
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What do you get when the streamer behind Slow Horses asks the producer of Ted Lasso to adapt a novel from the writer of Striptease to feature one of the stars of The Wedding Crashers? Presented by J.R. Southall, with Iain MartinBy StrangersCast
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Our thoughts on Anora, the latest from indie writer-director Sean Baker which has catapulted him into the Oscar conversation Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon ArnoldBy StrangersCast
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Blue Box 167: Imagine A Door and Close It (January News Blast #1)
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26:17More rumours about what might be happening (and Who might not be a part of it) in the worlds of Doctor Who. Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon ArnoldBy StrangersCast
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Film Club Extra: 2025 Academy Award Nominations (January News Blast #2)
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22:24Our reaction to and predictions for the nominations for this year's Oscars. Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon ArnoldBy StrangersCast
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Private Members Club 26: Opening Up the Trump Canal (January News Blast #3)
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31:25It's Donald J's first week back in the White House, so how's he doing? Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon ArnoldBy StrangersCast
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We catch up with a handful of recent movies that are in this year's Academy Awards conversation: Wicked, Emilia Pérez, A Real Pain and Dune: Part Two Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Matt BarberBy StrangersCast
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Desert Planet Picks 78: David K. Barnes
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1:59:43Award-winning writer and Big Finish contributor David K. Barnes chooses the eight items he would take with him, if he was about to be marooned on a desert planet Presented by Joe Ford David's websiteBy StrangersCast
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Overlooked gem or mismatched misfire? We turn the clocks back thirty years to take another look at Kathryn Bigelow's follow-up to Point Break, the VR thriller Strange Days Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Matt BarberBy StrangersCast
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The Ceará Miracle: How Brazil's Poorest State Became an Education Powerhouse
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4:00In just over a decade, the Brazilian state of Ceará achieved what many considered impossible - transforming one of the country's poorest education systems into a national leader. Despite having one of the lowest GDP per capita among Brazilian states, Ceará experienced the largest increase in the national education quality index in both primary and …
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Some thoughts about film director David Lynch Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Matt BarberBy StrangersCast
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Cellphones in the Schools: Between Prohibition and Pedagogical Integration
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4:10In January 2025, President Lula signed a historic law prohibiting the use of cellphones in Brazilian schools, both public and private. The measure, which will take effect in 30 days, restricts the use of portable electronic devices during classes, recess, and breaks at all stages of basic education. The new legislation emerges at a time of intense …
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In which we talk about three largely British space horror movies - Event Horizon, Pandorum, The Last Days on Mars - as part of our ongoing conversation about the Alien franchise and its influence Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Dylan ReesBy StrangersCast
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Who Review Extra 43: Torchwood: Fragments
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19:46We head back to the penultimate episode of Torchwood's second series to see how the series is looking, in the latest choice from Doctor Who's back catalogue as made by our randomiser Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Dylan ReesBy StrangersCast
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Film Club Extra: YouGov's Top 25 History and Biography Films
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36:15In a case of Christmas leftovers, here's something we recorded for the festive season but didn't get around to publishing thanks to a surfeit a last minute reviews: it's another surprise discussion about yet another randomly selected movie poll from the thoroughly random YouGov website. Presented by J.R. Southall, with Matt Barber and Mark Donaldso…
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In which we catch up with Ridley Scott's latest belated sequel and fail to wonder whether Thelma II Louise could be up next Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Matt BarberBy StrangersCast
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Blue Box 166: January News Round-Up (and Series 2 Preview)
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34:33Including some bonus thoughts on Joy to the World and the arrival of last year's AI figures, mostly we end up going over the latest internet buttlescut about the forthcoming second series writers, story titles and broadcast dates Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Dylan ReesBy StrangersCast
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Panama Canal Crisis: Trump's Threats and Climate Change Create Perfect Storm
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13:09As Panama celebrates the 25th anniversary of regaining control of the Panama Canal, the historic milestone is marked by both triumph and challenges. The December 31, 2024 commemoration coincided with the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who was instrumental in negotiating the 1977 treaties that led to the canal's transfer. The celebra…
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TV Club 77: Woman of Stone (and a Christmas TV Round-Up)
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32:26A catch-up on some of the more striking Christmas TV, mostly focussing on the latest A Ghost Story for Christmas, with a short conversation about the latest Wallace & Gromit and the final Gavin & Stacey too Presented by Matt Barber, with Steve Hatcher and J.R. SouthallBy StrangersCast
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Desert Planet Picks 77: Dr Simon Exton
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1:31:07Dr Simon Exton of The ExtonMoss Experiment chooses the eight items he would take with him, if he was about to be marooned on a desert planet Presented by Joe FordBy StrangersCast
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They All Fall Down: The Human Toll of the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge Collapse
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9:37The catastrophic collapse of the Juscelino Kubitschek bridge on December 22, 2024, connecting Aguiarnópolis (TO) and Estreito (MA) along BR-226 highway, has emerged as one of Brazil's most significant infrastructure disasters in many years. The incident resulted in multiple fatalities and triggered an extensive rescue operation involving various go…
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Who Review 33: Joy to the World and The War Games in Colour
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1:12:04Our thoughts on this year's Christmas Doctor Who offerings from the BBC (the ones set in the fictional universe, that is!), Joy to the World and first, The War Games in Colour Presented by Matt Barber, with Steve Hatcher, J.R. Southall and Ian WintertonBy StrangersCast
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Music Club 24: George Michael and Wham!
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1:04:21He's pretty much synonymous with Christmas these days, and there's been a lot of commentary about George Michael and Wham! this year; here are our thoughts Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Simon BrettBy StrangersCast
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Three teams, six-minus-one quizzers, and seven rounds culminating in the now traditional quadruple answer smash - Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without the slightly awkward Strangers in Space Christmas Quiz Hosted by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold, Matt Barber, Iain Martin, Luke Molloy and Harry Palmer…
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"King of Trash" Scandal: Brazil's Dirty Little Secret Revealed
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17:10“Operation Overclean” has unveiled one of Brazil's most extensive corruption schemes, orchestrated by businessman Marcos Moura, dubbed the "Rei do Lixo" (Garbage King). The criminal enterprise allegedly manipulated public tenders across multiple states, particularly in urban cleaning and infrastructure projects, moving approximately R$1.5 billion t…
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Music Club Extra 07: YouGov's Top 10 Christmas Songs
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28:02As a little Yuletide extra, we thought we'd add this to our seasonal schedule: it's a poll conducted by the YouGov website a few years ago to discover the nation's favourite festive songs Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Simon BrettBy StrangersCast
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On the eve of (the eve of) Steven Moffat's last Doctor Who Christmas special, our attention turns to his first: A Christmas Carol Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Matt BarberBy StrangersCast
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When it was discovered that one of us had never seen 1984's big success Ghostbusters (at least not all the way through), we decided to put that right and find out what he thought... Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Matt BarberBy StrangersCast
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Silent No More: Brazil's Supreme Court Challenges 1979 Amnesty Law
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13:16In December 2024, Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Flávio Dino issued a groundbreaking decision challenging Brazil's 1979 Amnesty Law, which had previously granted immunity for crimes committed during the military dictatorship period (1964-1985). The decision specifically addresses the ongoing crime of concealing victims' bodies, arguing that su…
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A round-up of two recent movies which might have half an eye on awards season, but which might have suffered because of their split personalities The conversation about Heretic begins at 25:30 Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold, Mark Donaldson and Matt BarberBy StrangersCast
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The randomiser takes us back to 1964 and only Doctor Who's seventh story, but in an episode recorded in person, will we be able to dredge up some Christmas spirit for The Sensorites? Presented by J.R. Southall, with Dylan ReesBy StrangersCast
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Democracy's Guardian: Brazil Arrests Four-Star General in Historic Coup Investigation
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20:07In a watershed moment for Brazilian democracy, Federal Police arrested General Walter Braga Netto, former Defense Minister and Bolsonaro's 2022 running mate, marking the first time a four-star general has been detained for plotting a coup in Brazil. The arrest stems from an extensive investigation into an alleged attempt to prevent President Lula's…
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In which Nicholas Hoult turns up for a remake of Twelve Angry Men, and instead finds that he's become an episode of Columbo Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold, Matt Barber and Ian WintertonBy StrangersCast
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Brazil's Human-Centric Approach to AI Regulation: A Global Pioneer
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16:08Brazil's pioneering AI regulation, Bill No. 2,338/2023, distinguishes itself globally through its unprecedented emphasis on human rights and social justice. Unlike the EU's technical standards-focused approach or China's algorithmic transparency requirements, Brazil positions human dignity and fundamental rights at the core of its AI governance fra…
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Our preview of this year's Christmas special soon segues into talk about the latest rumour of Doctor Who's untimely demise, some chat about the Blu-ray Collection and of course the subject of The War Games in Colour - plus the usual thoughts on RTD-2 Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold, Matt Barber and Steve Hatcher…
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Our slow but more in-depth journey through the Alien franchise continues with a side tour into the two movies in which the Predators make an appearance Presented by J.R. Southall, with Luke MolloyBy StrangersCast
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Memories of the Paraguayan War: The Devastating Legacy of South America's Bloodiest Conflict
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17:06Contemporary of the United States' Civil War, the Paraguayan War (1864-1870) emerged from a complex web of territorial disputes, power dynamics, and regional tensions in South America. Under the leadership of Francisco Solano López, Paraguay's aggressive modernization and militarization efforts, coupled with its support for Uruguay against Brazil, …
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In what could be an early contender for next year's Best Picture awards, Ralf Fiennes lays intrigue on top of irresolution as he takes charge of the conclave of old men tasked with choosing a new Pope Presented by J.R. Southall, with Matt Barber and Mark DonaldsonBy StrangersCast
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Brazil's Poverty Paradox: Less Poor, Still Most Unequal
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17:55Brazil's recent poverty reduction achievements mark a significant milestone in the nation's social development trajectory. The latest data from IBGE reveals that poverty rates have reached their lowest levels since 2012, with 8.7 million people lifted out of poverty in just one year. The percentage of Brazilians living below the poverty line decrea…
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What is it about Doctor Who that can engender the kind of fans who'll post YouTube videos decrying it as "Too woke!" or fill the comments on social media with the claim that it "died in 2017"? Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Matt BarberBy StrangersCast
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Film Club Lite 69: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
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39:55As it approaches its twentieth birthday, we look back at the big screen adaptation of Douglas Adams' ubiquitous novel/radio series/TV show/towel rack, and ask whether it's better than its reputation suggests and if not, why not Presented by J.R. Southall, with Iain MartinBy StrangersCast
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Austerity Meets Populism: Decoding Lula's Contentious Budget
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12:40A Controversial Balancing Act: Lula's Budget Plan, Social Equity, and Market Backlash President Lula's recently announced budget plan has stirred significant controversy in Brazil, sparking opposition from various quarters, including the financial markets, political opponents, and some economists. While the plan seeks to address the country's fisca…
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We take a look at a film which started life as a student project essentially remaking parts of 28 Days Later - or The Day of the Triffids - but which proved such a calling card for its director, he went on to work on movies like The Martian and Alien: Covenant Presented by J.R. Southall, with Dylan Rees You can watch Darkest Day on Amazon Prime for…
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We ask if Doctor Who has become a cultural phoenix, destined to rise again from its own ashes every time it burns itself out - and whether that makes it a story that keeps being retold, or keeps being added to Presented by Matt Barber, with Jon Arnold and J.R. SouthallBy StrangersCast
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The Dead and A Glass of Water: When Public Good Meets Private Profit in Brazil
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14:03The privatization of essential services in Brazil, particularly in São Paulo, has indeed sparked significant controversy and debate over the balance between market efficiency and social responsibility. Recent developments in both cemetery and water services privatization highlight the complex challenges faced when transitioning public services to p…
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There's a new Gladiator in town, so what better time to take a look at where it came from, in our review of Ridley Scott's first go around the amphitheatres of ancient Rome Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Matt BarberBy StrangersCast
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Democracy Under Siege: Brazil's Ex-President Bolsonaro Faces Historic Indictment
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12:50The Charges Brazil's Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others in a comprehensive investigation into alleged attempts to subvert democracy following the 2022 election. The charges include: Attempting to abolish the democratic state Staging a coup d'état Participating in a criminal organization The Investigation Inve…
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Brazil's Balancing Act: Navigating US-China Tensions in a New Era of Global Competition
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9:58Recent Developments Brazil has entered a critical phase in its international relations with the signing of 37 comprehensive accords with China, while simultaneously facing potential challenges from Donald Trump's 2024 election victory. These agreements mark a significant evolution in Brazil-China relations, particularly in the realm of semi-finishe…
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After our review of The Ninth Gate, based on - or maybe inspired by - Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novel The Dumas Club, we decided to take a look at an earlier adaptation of another of his novels The Flanders Panel, which Jim McBride filmed as Uncovered with Kate Beckinsale in only her second big screen outing Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold…
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