Best Christina and Natasha Podcasts (2023)

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Woman's Hour

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Doctors' strike, Organist Anna Lapwood, Máiría Cahill, Suffragette medal 55:38

3h ago55:38

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It's day two of the 72-hour joint strike by junior doctors and consultants in the NHS. Dr Helen Neary, deputy chair of the BMA's consultant's committee and consultant anaesthetist in paediatrics and BBC’s Health Correspondent Nick Triggle joins Emma to discuss the strike and parts of the Health Secreatary's speech todayNicknamed the Taylor Swift of…

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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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583: Lance Bangs 1:30:31

20h ago1:30:31

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Lance Bangs, awesome documentarian and director of Duncan's upcoming comedy special, re-joins the DTFH! Lance's latest documentary, The Elephant 6 Recording Co., is available now on Amazon and Apple TV! You can learn more about Lance on his website, LanceBangs.com, and you can follow him on Instagram and Twitter. Original music by Aaron Michael Gol…

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Woman's Hour

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Performance artist Marina Abramovic, Universities and sexual misconduct, Nicole Scherzinger, Finances and friendship 57:23

11m ago57:23

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The world renowned Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic talks to Emma Barnett about a major exhibition of her work across five decades at the Royal Academy in London. Universities are said to be spending increasingly more of their time investigating complex sexual misconduct cases raised by students. But how equipped and effective are univer…

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Woman's Hour

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Russian journalist-in-exile Elena Kostyuchenco, Karen Farquharson, Teleri Glyn Jones, Nerys Evans, Innes Fitzgerald 57:45

9m ago57:45

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After the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on 24 February 2022, Elena Kostyuchenco, one of Russia’s most fearless independent journalists, crossed into Ukraine to report on what was happening in the country. The paper she had worked at for 17 years, Novaya Gazeta, was shut down just months later in response to her reporting. Elena’s latest book, I Lov…

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Woman's Hour

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Nicole Scherzinger, Finances of friendship, Asha Puthli 56:43

13m ago56:43

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The American performer Nicole Scherzinger came to our attention as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. She has since carved out a successful solo career with albums, serving as a judge on television talent shows including The X Factor. Eight years after she was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Grizabella in Cats, Nicole has no…

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Woman's Hour

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Marina Abramovic, GB News, Dehenna Davison MP, Taylor Swift Symposium 57:44

1d ago57:44

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Marina Abramović, the world renowned Serbian performance artist, refers to herself as the “godmother of performance art”. Her pioneering work explores the relationship between the performer and the audience; one of her works saw her sit across from each visitor, staring into their eyes. She has repeatedly subjected herself to physical and mental ex…

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Woman's Hour

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Dame Joan Collins, Universities and sexual misconduct, Dr Ophira Ginsburg - a feminist approach to cancer 57:36

20h ago57:36

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Dame Joan Collins has dominated the stage and screen for over seven decades, starting her career at just 17. Best known for her roles in the 1980s TV phenomenon Dynasty and Hollywood Golden Age films, she has written a new memoir Behind the Shoulder Pads: Tales I Tell My Friends. She speaks to Emma about her glittering career, sexism in Hollywood a…

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Woman's Hour

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Sexism in football, Mum rage, China's MeToo 57:36

2d ago57:36

57:36

The managing director of AFC Wimbledon has resigned after being secretly recorded making sexist and abusive comments about a female colleague, just two months after publicly committing to tackling sexism as part of the Her Game Too campaign. Emma Barnett gets reaction from Lewes FC Chief Executive Maggie Murphy and Yvonne Harrison, CEO of Women in …

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I Have A Podcast by Vinnie Potestivo

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From Traditional to Digital: Janet McMordie’s Guide to Thriving on Social Media 1:03:31

2d ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Are you an actor or creative struggling to make the leap from traditional media to the ever-evolving world of social media? Have you been told that simply posting random content and hoping for engagement is the way to go? Well, if you've been following that advice, you're probably feeling the frustration of limited reach and stagnant career growth.…

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Woman's Hour

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Tina Sinatra, Meg Winterburn and Willow Grylls on a new TV drama about the serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, Dame Christine Lenehan 57:02

3d ago57:02

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Claiming to tell unknown stories about the iconic singer, alongside songs some of his much-loved songs, this world premiere musical hopes to reflect his enduring legacy. His youngest daughter Tina, one of the producers, and the director and choreographer of the show, Kathleen Marshall join Emma Barnett.We discuss the possible decision to cancel ano…

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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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582: Ruby Setnik 1:17:43

3d ago1:17:43

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Ruby Setnik, brilliant, hilarious comedian, joins the DTFH! Come see Duncan and Ruby do live stand-up! October 6 & 7 at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, CA. You can learn more about Ruby on her website, RubySetnik.com, or follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg. This episode is brought to you by:…

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Woman's Hour

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Weekend Woman's Hour: Russell Brand accuser 'Alice' broadcast exclusive, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie & Doon Mackichan 56:29

5d ago56:29

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Emma Barnett hears from one of the women alleging she was assaulted by Russell Brand. Speaking for the first time since accusations became public, 'Alice', who has accused Russell Brand of sexual assault when she was a teenager, says Brand's emphatic denial of the allegations of rape and sexual abuse against him is "insulting". 'Alice', who had a r…

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Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson

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A miraculous moment of healing - with Christina Dowling 20:26

6d ago20:26

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As seen on page 101 of my book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson,” on July 19, 1997, Irish Michael Jackson fan Christina Dowling, who suffers from Morquio syndrome was bought up on stage with Michael Jackson during his HIStory show in Dublin, Ireland. Michael held Christina’s hand during the song “Heal the World” and the result, as you’re ab…

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Woman's Hour

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'Sharenting', Blood Scandal, Mary Shelley, British Gymnastics 57:37

6d ago57:37

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Have you heard of the term 'sharenting'? That’s when a parent, caregiver or relative shares content about their child’s life, such as news, videos, images, online. Some have even turned it into a lucrative business. The psychologist Dr Elaine Kasket was an habitual 'sharent', chronicling her young daughter’s life on social media. But then four year…

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Woman's Hour

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Iran hijab bill, BMX champion, CIISA, Doon Mackichan, Maternity in Sierra Leone 57:35

7d ago57:35

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Iran’s parliament has approved the Hijab and Chastity Bill, under which women will face up to 10 years in prison if they defy the country’s mandatory hijab rules. This comes a year after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was detained by Iran's morality police for allegedly violating rules requiring women to cover their hair. Emma Barnett spe…

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Woman's Hour

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Climate Change Policy, Girlhood, Feminisation of the workplace 56:52

8d ago56:52

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The BBC has revealed that the Prime Minister is considering a major shift on key climate action policies. These changes include pushing back a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars to 2035 and delaying the 2026 ban on off-grid oil boilers to 2035. The economist Kate Raworth joins Emma to discuss her reaction to this news. If you’re on TikTok, …

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Woman's Hour

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Russell Brand allegations & a 'staggered age of consent' with Baroness Helena Kennedy & Gudrun Young KC, Dr Susan Gilby 57:38

9d ago57:38

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Yesterday on Woman's Hour, one of Russell Brand's alleged victims, 'Alice', called for a conversation around changing the age of consent in the UK, to what she called 'a staggered age of consent'. It would mean individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 could legally have sex with one another, but there would be legislation in place to prevent adult…

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Woman's Hour

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Russell Brand accuser 'Alice' broadcast exclusive, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 57:26

10d ago57:26

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Emma Barnett hears from one of the women alleging she was assaulted by Russell Brand. Speaking for the first time since accusations became public, 'Alice', who has accused Russell Brand of sexual assault when she was a teenager, says Brand's emphatic denial of the allegations of rape and sexual abuse against him is "insulting". 'Alice', who had a r…

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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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581: David Nichtern 1:33:15

11d ago1:33:15

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David Nichtern, David from The Midnight Gospel, Duncan's meditation teacher, and friend, re-joins the DTFH! You can learn more about David, including where to find his fantastic music and books, on his website: DavidNichtern.com. The book discussed in this episode is Awakening from the Daydream, available everywhere you like to get your books! Dunc…

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Woman's Hour

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Nadiya Hussain, Women's reproductive survey, The Knock, AI and IVF, Arlo Parks 57:10

12d ago57:10

57:10

Since winning the Great British Bake Off in 2015, Nadiya Hussain has published seven cookery books, presented numerous TV shows and been awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting and the culinary arts. Nadiya joins Anita Rani to talk about her latest book and BBC Two series, Nadiya’s Simple Spices. She also celebrates the women in her family. A s…

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Woman's Hour

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Anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, Comedian and author London Hughes, Dr Elise Inglis memorial, The Knock discussion 57:31

13d ago57:31

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It’s been one year since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini sparked protests and outrage across the world. Anita Rani is joined by author Arash Azizi and human rights researcher Azade Pourzand to take a look at where women in Iran stand now, and the long-term impact that’s still being felt.Dr Elsie Inglis was a Scottish woman known as the ‘Serbia…

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Woman's Hour

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Nadiya Hussain, Morocco earthquake, Equal pay, Wilderness 57:37

14d ago57:37

57:37

Last week, Birmingham City Council effectively declared bankruptcy, issuing a section 114 notice, after it admitted an equal pay liability of £760m. Now the GMB, the UK's third largest Trade Union, says female care workers in Sunderland have been underpaid for years compared with the mostly male litter-pickers, and are making a similar claim agains…

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Woman's Hour

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The Killing Kind author Jane Casey, AI in IVF treatment, The Knock - Evie's story 57:32

15d ago57:32

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Crime author Jane Casey joins Nuala McGovern to talk about a new six part TV adaptation of her best selling book The Killing Kind. The legal thriller starring Emma Appleton has themes such as stalking and coercion as she plays a lawyer who tries to rebuild her life after getting too close to a former client. Emma also joins Nuala in the studio.In t…

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Woman's Hour

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Dr Shazia Malik, Charlotte Regan, Female surgeons, Poison pen letters, The Knock special series 57:05

16d ago57:05

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They say current disparities in women’s health across England mean there are far too many cases where women’s voices are not being heard. But the decision to only speak to women up to the age of 55 has provoked a backlash. Nuala McGovern is joined by consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Shazia Malik, a sub-specialist in reproductive medicin…

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Woman's Hour

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Millie Bobby Brown, Arlo Parks, Martha's Rule 57:02

17d ago57:02

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Millie Bobby Brown is a 19-year-old actress best known for her award-nominated performance as Eleven in Stranger Things, and for producing and starring in Enola Holmes. Now she has written a debut novel, Nineteen Steps, based on her grandmother’s life in the East End of London during the Second World War. She joins Nuala to talk about why she wante…

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Woman's Hour

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Weekend Woman's Hour: Economic Abuse, Should there be a Minister for Men? Rebuilding my life: Martine Wright 56:40

19d ago56:40

56:40

Economic abuse was officially recognised under the Domestic Abuse Act in 2021, yet a new study from the charity Surviving Economic Abuse suggests victims are still being let down by the police and the courts. Their CEO Nicola Sharp-Jeffs joins to tell us more about their findings, alongside ITV broadcaster Ruth Dodsworth who shares her own personal…

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Woman's Hour

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Economic Abuse, Michal Oshman, Roisin Gallagher, Barbershop Quartet, Mum shaming 43:44

20d ago43:44

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Economic abuse was officially recognised under the Domestic Abuse Act in 2021, yet a new study from the charity Surviving Economic Abuse suggests victims are still being let down by the police and the courts. Their CEO Nicola Sharp-Jeffs joins to tell us more about their findings, alongside ITV broadcaster Ruth Dodsworth who shares her own personal…

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Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson

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The hope & healing behind the headlines - with Angela & Helen Darlington 21:22

20d ago21:22

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As seen on page 27 of my book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson,” on November 13, 1987, Michael Jackson visited The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, where he spent the day with children and their families, giving out gifts, signing autographs and chatting to the patients. In episode 7 of the podcast, I spoke with Angela Dar…

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Woman's Hour

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Primodos debate, Rebuilding my life: Wiz Wharton, Cricket umpire pay 57:29

21d ago57:29

57:29

Today MPs from all parties are holding a debate on a controversial pregnancy testing drug used widely in the 1960s and 1970s. It's expected that MPs from all parties will speak, including former Prime Minister Theresa May. In May, the High Court rejected a claim for compensation saying it could not proceed because there was no new evidence linking …

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Woman's Hour

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Listener phone in - should there be a Minister for Men? Could the role ultimately help women? 57:38

22d ago57:38

57:38

On yesterday's programme, the Conservative MP for Don Valley, Nick Fletcher, championed the idea of a Minister for Men. He says statistics show that 75% of people taking their lives are men, that the life expectancy of men is 3.7 years lower than it is for women, that 83% of rough sleepers are men and that 96% of the prison population is men. Do yo…

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Woman's Hour

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Nick Fletcher MP, Rebuilding my life: Martine Wright, Food writer Bee Wilson, Filmmaker Celine Song 57:25

23d ago57:25

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Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, has given a very personal interview to the BBC 18 months after the Russian invasion and subsequent war in her country. In it, she speaks about having to live in a different location to her husband, President Zelensky, and her fears for her children's future. The BBC's Yalda Hakim joins Nuala McGovern.A male pol…

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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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580: Erin Trussell 1:33:24

24d ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Erin Trussell, Duncan's dearest angel of a wife (who just gave birth to his third child), re-joins the DTFH! Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg. This episode is brought to you by: Squarespace - Use offer code: DUNCAN to save 10% on your first site. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/dunca…

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Woman's Hour

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Radioactive chapatis, Hostage negotiation, Non-birth mothers, Japanese women in politics 57:27

24d ago57:27

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In 1969, migration to the UK was increasing with Britain becoming home for thousands of foreign settlers. In Coventry, 21 women of Indian origin booked what were supposed to be routine appointments with their local GP. Little did they know that these appointments would result in them becoming subjects of a controversial medical experiment, in which…

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Woman's Hour

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DIY fertility tests, Sudan conflict, Rebuilding my life 57:37

24d ago57:37

57:37

A BBC investigation has found that at least five women have died after family courts allowed fathers accused of abuse to apply for contact with their children. Some took their own lives, and one had a heart attack outside a court. Nuala McGovern is joined by Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno who led the research in to this. We often talk to women about the imm…

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Woman's Hour

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Hostage negotiator Nicky Perfect, Sarah Beeny, Chelsea Women Manager Emma Hayes, Mothers with bipolar, Bad lists 56:06

26d ago56:06

56:06

Nicky Perfect has spent most of her life in highly fraught and dangerous situations, working as a hostage negotiator. Now she’s written about her experience in a new book: Crisis: True Stories of my Life as a Hostage Negotiator. She joins Nuala McGovern to talk about some of the things she learnt along the way.The TV presenter Sarah Beeny has spent…

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Woman's Hour

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Emma Hayes, manager of Chelsea FC Women, Karis Anderson on Tina Turner, Rose Matafeo and Emma Sidi on Starstruck 54:50

28d ago54:50

54:50

Emma Hayes has been manager of Chelsea Women football team for more than a decade, a reign made remarkable by six Women’s Super League titles, five FA Cups and two League Cups. Emma joins Hayley Hassall to discuss leadership in football and beyond, motherhood and women's health. Emma Hayes’ new audiobook, Kill the Unicorn, explores how her experien…

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Woman's Hour

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Scottish rape survivors, Writer Natasha Walter, New research on the Y chromosome and male infertility 41:43

29d ago41:43

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A group of women who were raped by the same man are now coming together to campaign for better treatment for survivors of rape in the Scottish justice system. After his sentencing, the women were photographed arm-in-arm outside the high court in Glasgow, having forged a close bond. Catriona Renton, reporter and presenter for BBC Scotland, joins Nua…

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Woman's Hour

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Sarah Beeny, Rebekah Staton, Spanish football kiss update, Deborah Bonello on Narcas 57:26

30d ago57:26

57:26

The TV presenter Sarah Beeny has spent much of her life in the unpredictable world of property renovation. You'll find her in programmes such as Help! My House is Falling Down and Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country. Her latest book, The Simple Life - How I found Home, is about the many homes she's lived in and her latest move to a former dairy f…

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Woman's Hour

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Lists: How and why we make them, The psychology behind list-making, Lists in the public domain, Music and lists 56:08

1M ago56:08

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To discuss the how and why of lists, Nuala is joined by Joanna Nolan, author of the book, Listful, and Lucy Ireland Gray, who put together a collection of about 200 shopping lists that she found discarded over the course of nearly 20 years in and around Hertfordshire, where she lives.We consider the psychology of lists - in particular why and wheth…

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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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579: Mitch Horowitz 1:10:05

1M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Mitch Horowitz, brilliant author, lecturer, philosopher, and overall cool person, re-joins the DTFH! Check out Mitch's latest book, Modern Occultism, available for pre-order everywhere you get your books! And come meet Mitch at his book signing, September 22 at the PRS Auditorium in Los Feliz, CA. And check out Mitch's other books! More information…

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Woman's Hour

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Listener Week: Psychedelics, Strongwomen, Kleptomania, Living funerals, Being a refugee, Women in heavy metal 56:06

1M ago56:06

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A Listener Week Weekend Woman’s Hour Special, where you – our listeners – decide what you want to hear on the programme.Our listener Rachel asked us to explore the potential of using psychedelic drugs in medicine, and whether these drugs might affect women differently to men. Anita Rani is joined by Professor David Nutt, Professor of Neuropsychopha…

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Woman's Hour

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Listener Week: Generative AI, Female thatchers, Big noses, Communal living 57:49

1M ago57:49

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For Listener Week, you, our listeners, decide what we cover on the programme.Listener Liane has tasked the programme with a deep dive into the impact of generative Artificial Intelligence on the workforce. She’s concerned that AI risks making humans “obsolete” and “has the capacity to replace millions of people's creative ideas, artwork, writing, m…

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Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson

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Neverland's Purpose - with Allan "Big Al" Scanlan 39:31

1M ago39:31

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Allan Scanlan, affectionately known by Michael Jackson and the Michael Jackson fan community as “Big Al” worked at Michael’s home, Neverland Valley Ranch for 15 years. I had the pleasure of meeting the amusement ride specialist last year and have spoken to him a few times in regards to Michael’s humanitarianisms. The chat you’re about to hear was a…

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Woman's Hour

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Listener Week: Psychedelics, Peripheral friendship, Posthumous conception, Beach Guardian 57:23

1M ago57:23

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For Listener Week, you, our listeners, decide what we cover on the programme.Listener Rachel asked Woman's Hour to explore the potential of using psychedelic drugs in medicine and whether these drugs might affect women differently to men. Academics have been researching psilocybin as a possible new treatment for depression, PTSD and anorexia, when …

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Woman's Hour

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Listener Week: Is it ever good to give up on dreams? Working class women & university, Living funerals 56:56

1M ago56:56

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For Woman's Hour's Listener Week, you, our listeners, decide what we cover on the programme.Nuala McGovern is joined by Monica and chartered psychologist Catherine Hallissey to discuss when it might be the right decision to give up on your dream. We'd like to hear your views on the issue. Have you decided to change course or realised a goal isn’t m…

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Disrupt Disruption

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A Conversation with David Beatty (Chair: The Sharon & David Johnston Centre for Governance Innovation, Professor of Strategy Rotman School of Management) 37:59

1M ago37:59

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In our discussion, David shares insights from years on the boards of major corporations. He urges CEOs to engage board members for strategic guidance, not just oversight. David sees board meetings as chances to focus on the future, offering strategies like independent incubators and migrating innovations from edge to core. He emphasizes selecting d…

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Woman's Hour

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Listener Week: Ukrainian women soldiers, Long lost families, Strong women, Refugees, Eating Alone 57:13

1M ago57:13

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For listener week, you, our listeners, decide what we cover on the programme.Listener Liz got in touch to say she wanted to know more about the women fighting on the front line in Ukraine. Nuala McGovern is joined by BBC journalist and reporter Olga Malchevska, whose home in Kyiv was bombed at the start of the war. She’s been back to Ukraine to mee…

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Woman's Hour

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Listener Week: Women's World Cup final, Shoplifting, Heavy metal 56:22

1M ago56:22

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For listener week you, our listeners, decide what we cover on the programme. It might not have been World Cup glory for England's Lionesses but they still made history and have inspired many along the way. To take a look back at that history, Nuala is joined by two listeners: Sue Whyatt, who played for England in 1972, and successfully got her inte…

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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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578: Christina Segura 1:41:13

1M ago1:41:13

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Christina Segura, co-host of Your Mom's House and Where My Moms At?, joins the DTFH! Check out Christina's podcasts! YMH and Where My Moms At? are available everywhere you like to listen! If you’re in the Austin, TX area and interested in some of the amazing people who helped Erin & Duncan with the birth of their third child, here they are! Maybe t…

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Woman's Hour

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Women's World Cup final, Surviving a WWII Japanese prison camp, Care leavers, 'Older-age orphans', Nasa astronaut Christina Koch 57:19

1M ago57:19

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Former Lioness and England's top female goal scorer, Ellen White, on England reaching the Fifa Women's World Cup final. VJ day was on Tuesday, marking the anniversary of Japan's surrender, and the end of World War Two. Olga Henderson was 13 in 1945, starving in a camp in Singapore alongside other young internees. Now 91, Olga talks about her time i…

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