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An ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East. Together Aimen Dean and Thomas Small unpack the realities of war, fundamentalism and their global implications through first-hand experience.
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The One CA Podcast

Civil Affairs Association

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One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. ​ We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.
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Pineland Underground

USAJFKSWCS, Ash Holzmann, Derek Riley, Jason Gambardella

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The official podcast of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. SGM Riley and MAJ Holzmann embark on a journey to provide the best podcast in the military with bi-monthly relentless awesomeness. Real. Bold. Un-restricted.
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It Could Happen Here

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It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, James Stout and Shereen Lani Younes take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the horizon.
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This powerful opinion-based show throws the floor open to an enquiring public for discussions on the issues affecting the country and its people and ensuring that the average citizen gets a voice.
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Planet Zorg

Planet Zorg

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Show Airs Every Sunday 4pm EST for 90 minutes CALL IN 347-850-1833 Discussions with "Zorg the Mighty Conqueror of the Puny Planet Called Earth". An attempted discussion between a staunch Forever Trumper (Zorg) and a center left liberal about politics (mostly) and entertainment. This podcast in no way supports the patently bigoted views expressed by Zorg. Quite the contrary, in fact. He finds them deeply offensive and very stupid. He even doubts Zorg’s ultimate commitment to them because he k ...
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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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Atlas

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Atlas is the official radio show of the Monash International Affairs Society, a student-run club from Monash University. Each week, MIAS members are joined by guests to discuss the latest in politics, play some games and learn something new about an area of international affairs.
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Europe Matters is a bold, fresh & curious podcast series that delves deep into thought-provoking questions pertinent to where Europe is at and where it is heading. On a bi-weekly basis, our host Paolo Destilo discusses these issues with thought leaders, artists, academics, writers, comedians, actors, civil society leaders, activists and all those who care about the future of Europe. Their experiences and vested interest in European matters make their insight only more valuable. If you are wo ...
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How can government in the UK recover from a more than half a decade of political chaos and confusion? What can be done to solve some of the most complex policy challenges in living memory? And which battlegrounds will define the fast-approaching – and critical – general election? Featuring some of the world's most innovative public figures, politicians, opinion-formers and academics, the IfG EVENTS podcast brings you the very best of the Institute for Government's agenda-shaping speeches, in ...
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We can’t navigate safely to the future unless we understand what lies behind us. That’s why the move by cowardly politicians to limit the history we’re taught is so inexcusable. Sanitized hero worship does not move us forward. Enter Mike Vance’s podcast, the irreverent Prick the Balloon. It features Mike, a widely published historian, deflating popular myths and telling history that’s true, complete, impertinent, well-researched and fun. It’s a look at our real past, wherever that might lead ...
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Live Mic: Best of TPL Conversations features curated discussions and interviews with some of today’s best-known and yet-to-be-known writers, thinkers and artists, recorded on stage at one of Toronto Public Library’s 100 branches. Another season of Live Mic is currently in production and will be released in 2023.
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EMPOWER360 by PGDI

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"🎙️ Welcome to EMPOWER360 by PGDI - Amplifying Impactful Change! 🌍✨ We're excited to introduce our brand-new signature tune! 🎶 Join us on a journey of empowerment, transformation, and positive change. 🚀 In this captivating tune, we set the stage for thought-provoking discussions, inspiring stories, and engaging dialogues with change-makers from around the world. 🗣️💡 Our hosts, Theo Ekah and Isaac Salami, are here to take you on an incredible ride of knowledge, empowerment, and inspiration. 🎤 ...
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Famous Escapes was a captivating radio series produced in Australia around 1945. The show delved into some of the most daring escapes in history, featuring remarkable characters who managed to break free from seemingly impossible situations1. Here are a few intriguing episodes from the series: “The Man They Couldn’t Hang”: This episode recounts the escape of a man facing execution by hanging. “Catherine of Russia”: A tale of intrigue and escape involving the famous Russian empress. “A Confed ...
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Whistleblowing Now and Then

Whistleblowing International Network

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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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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See om…
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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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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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Joe Biden and Donald Trump go live in Atlanta tomorrow afternoon, New Zealand time. The televised US election debate is the earliest in the campaign since 1960, with Americans going to the polls in just over four months. It's the third time the US President and the former President will go head to head after two heated encounters in 2020. The Spect…
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Two astronauts are likely to remain stuck in space into July. Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were supposed to return on the Boeing Starliner about two weeks ago after an eight day stint in space. US Correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking that there have been several issues including malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks. She says w…
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There’s uncertainty over whether Corrections has capacity, with more prisoners on the way. The Government's sentencing law reforms will mean longer sentences and up to 1700 more inmates every year. Corrections Association's Floyd du Plessis says the prisons are currently full, and while there are more beds in theory, they aren't adequately staffed …
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A Gisborne Civil Defence manager says they're now dealing with the clean up from this week's severe weather. States of emergency in the Wairoa District and Hastings Heretaunga Ward remain in place. Roads were closed and people evacuated after heavy rain lashed the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne regions yesterday. Wairoa District Council says 400 properti…
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The 1860 ‘Damascus Events’ saw Syrian Christians murdered by their Sunni Muslim neighbours in a brutal genocidal moment that reshaped the late Ottoman Empire. It’s an example of how previously harmonious communities can descend into brutal violence in a very short time span. But in the Ottoman Empire’s response to the violence, it’s also an example…
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New Zealand First has invoked the Agree-to-Disagree Coalition clause. Winston Peters says his Party doesn't support the Government continuing the Covid Commission of Inquiry in its current form. The clause is nestled within New Zealand First's Governance agreement with National, allowing Peters and his MPs to speak publicly about a Cabinet decision…
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A gambling scandal is causing a rocky run up to next week's UK election. Six police officers, including a member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's protection team, are in hot water after allegedly placing bets on the election date. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking that it's an extraordinary saga, with two Conservative MPs now suspended a…
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There’s hopes a spike in global shipping prices won't stay around for long. Conflict in the Red Sea has caused shipping costs to jump three times higher than the rates seen at end of last year. But, ASB Senior economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking, the impact on inflation will depend on how long prices remain high. He says the prices have spiked q…
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The latest in the Julian Assange saga is being coined a dark day in American history and press freedom. The Wikileaks founder is set to plead guilty to violating US espionage law and will be sentenced to 62 months of time already served before going free. Freedom of the Press' Director of Advocacy Seth Stern told Mike Hosking that it's a case that …
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Robert D. Blackwill, the Henry A. Kissinger senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy at CFR, and Richard Fontaine, the chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the U.S. response to the rise of China. Enter the CFR book giveaway by July 8, 2024, for the chance to win one of ten free co…
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As Javier Milei’s Europe visit wraps up, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera assesses the international reaction. Plus: why US prosecutors are recommending that Boeing should face criminal charges and we reveal which city has won the bronze medal in Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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James talks to immigration attorney Kirsten Zittlau about ICE’s recent transfer of asylum seekers from detention in California to Texas, Biden’s recent executive order, and how to participate in mutual aid to help migrants. Please support The Sidewalk School here: https://gofund.me/06cd0c76 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Welcome to the ONE CA Podcast. I’m LTC Brian Hancock, and I will be your host for this session. Today, we have Major Megan O’Keefe-Schlesinger with us to discuss Civil Affairs, Information Operations, and the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS). MAJ Schlesinger, welcome to the show! Megan O'Keefe-Schlesinger is an Information Advan…
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Australia is taking a firm stance on vaping. The sale of vapes will be restricted to pharmacies from next week, as the Greens agree to pass a proposed ban. However, the Government has agreed to water down restrictions that would have required adults to obtain a prescription. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Mike Hosking that this has spark…
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Scott Robertson’s All Blacks squad has been announced, with Scott Barrett taking the captaincy. He’s taking over the duties from Sam Cane, with Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett sharing the vice-captaincy. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Mike Hosking that he doubts there’ll be any drastic changes right off the bat. He said that if they’re going to…
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The Cancer Society says yesterday was a momentous day but there's still a bit of uncertainty around Pharmac's funding boost. The Government's committed $604 million, taken in advance from next year's Budget. It will cover the funding for 54 new medicines, including 26 cancer treatments. Cancer Society chief executive Rachael Hart told Mike Hosking …
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We unpack the latest as the EU begins accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova. Also in the programme, we look ahead to the Venezuelan elections with Chris Sabatini, discuss the security of Israel’s Iron Dome and find out why Rome’s taxi drought might be coming to an end. Plus: we kick off our series on Monocle’s Quality of Life Index 2024. See omn…
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Auckland will soon have Police on the beat 24/7. Community Beat Teams will be based in major centres, with 63 officers in Auckland, 17 in Wellington and 10 in Christchurch. It's the Police and Government's newest plan to crackdown on crime rates. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking “We want to make sure that we have a safe city – not on…
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King Charles will likely skip New Zealand during his upcoming tour to the South Pacific. According to The Mirror, he and Queen Camilla are set to visit Australia and Samoa - but have dropped New Zealand. The visit was never officially announced - just rumoured to be on the agenda. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking “His Majesty is said t…
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I think we got enough out of Nicola Willis on the programme Friday to know that today, cabinet’s gonna sign off this money for Pharmac to solve the cancer problem. The big outworking of this is - I hope they've learned their lesson. This government has a couple of problems. The biggest one is the mess they inherited. We are going to spend at least …
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The Blues dominated the Chiefs on Saturday night to take the 2024 Super Rugby title at Eden Park - beating the visitors 41-10. Caleb Clarke scored a hattrick as Akira Ioane and AJ Lam got a try each. It's the first time they've won the competition in more than two decades. Newstalk ZB Sports Anchor, Andrew Alderson, told Mike Hosking “I thought it …
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The Government’s expected to announce a $600 million boost in funding for Pharmac today. If approved, it would bump the medicine budget up 40 percent - and cover the 13 cancer drugs the Government initially promised, and more. Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair, Malcolm Mulholland, told Mike Hosking “From our perspective – this was always going to be the…
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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See om…
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After Vladimir Putin’s Asia tour comes to an end, we look at the proposed Asia-Pacific “security architecture” and its effect on Ukraine’s war efforts. Then: we head to the Philippines, where the country’s vice-president, Sara Duterte, has resigned. Plus: we look at a new area of co-operation for the US and China: anti-narcotics. Finally, the lates…
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Labour’s lead in the UK election is holding steady as the Tories deal with a scandal. The party has admitted that their campaign head, Tony Lee, placed bets on the timing of the vote, allegedly just days before Sunak went public. The BBC revealed that Tory candidate Laura Sanders, wife of Lee, is also being investigated by Britain’s Gambling Commis…
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New Zealand's officially out of a technical recession but may not be out of the woods. Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2% in the three months to March and the same amount for the year. However, per capita GDP decreased by 0.3%. Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking that the numbers are not looking promising for Q2. He said that …
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Tomorrow’s Super Rugby Final is set to be an intense match. The Blues face off against the Chiefs at a sold-out Eden Park, kicking off just after 7pm. ZB’s Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Mike Hosking that the Chiefs have come out of nowhere in the last couple weeks. The Blues were expected to face the Hurricanes in the finals, the Chiefs ente…
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