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Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic’ and the invention of air fryers, to Publi ...
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women’s sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women’s category. Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have been told they can no longer race as women, because of their biology. As the Olympics approach, they face hard choices: take drugs to lower their natural testosterone levels, give up their sport entirely, or fight. To understand how we got here, we trace the surprising, 100-year history of sex te ...
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Embedded, NPR's original documentary podcast, unearths the stories behind the headlines. Police shootings. Towns ravaged by opioids. The roots of our modern immigration crisis. We explore what's been sealed off, undisclosed, or never brought to light. We return with a deeply-reported portrait of why these stories, and the people behind them, matter. Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women's sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women's category. Tested follow ...
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Host, comedian Dawn Brodey, takes you through the annals of history with a special guest and history subject each episode. From Dillinger to Frankenstein, from The Crusades to Freak Shows - Dawn brings her history degree and unfiltered sense of humor to deliver well-researched deep-dives that strip history naked and serve it up raw.
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We are a slightly mad, always fun podcast bringing you all the History you love and a lot that you didn‘t know you‘d love until you heard it here! Recommended by BBC Radio, and presented by acclaimed historian Alexandra Churchill, Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams and the rest of the awesome team! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Women make up half of the world's population, and yet history books often consign them to the sidelines. They are dismissed as merely the wives of powerful men; babymakers and nothing more. Yet women have been the driving force behind history for millennia, from female Pharoahs, warrior princesses and pirates, to the revolutionaries who sought to topple the male-dominated political systems of their day. From host of the popular 'Queens of England Podcast', The Other Half tells the forgotten ...
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Why don't women's clothes have more pockets? Who are the female writers and artists my education forgot to include? How does a woman go about seizing control of her government? What was it like to be a female slave and how did the lucky ones escape? When did women get to put their own name on their credit cards? Is the life of a female spy as glamorous as Hollywood has led me to believe? In short, what were the women doing all that time? I explore these and other questions in this thematic a ...
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Gaslit Nation provides a deep dive on the news, skipping outrage to deliver analysis, history, context, and sharp insight on global affairs. Hosted by journalist and filmmaker Andrea Chalupa, an expert on authoritarian states who warned America about Russia and election hacking before the 2016 election.
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One day, female athletes will be recognised by their achievements, not by their gender. Until then, we'll keep sharing the stories of epic Aussie female athletes. Join Olympic Gold Medallist, Chloe Dalton, as she chats with World Champions, fellow Olympians, and athletes at the top of their game. Listen to our weekly episodes of the wrap - news and highlights about women's sports news.
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One Decision

Situation Room Studios

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Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.
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History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don’t always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This is a classroom friendly resource that aligns with history curriculums. Visit Amped Up Learning for accompanying teaching resources for every episode.
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday.
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Raw Truth: Stories of Female Infidelity

Rebecca Adams - Raw Truth Podcasts

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Human lives follow many paths. Presenting twists and turns and choices never planned, never expected. Temptation, anger, depression and loneliness all can lead a person to a mistake they can‘t take back. Facing judgement and isolation, a person can feel very alone. These are the voices of women who have chosen to cheat on their spouses or partners. This is RAW TRUTH... Stories of Female Infidelity
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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
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History Fix

Shea LaFountaine

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In each episode of History Fix, I discuss lesser known stories from history that you won't be able to stop thinking about. Need your history fix? You've come to the right place. Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/historyfix or Venmo @Shea-LaFountaine. Your donations make it possible for me to continue creating great episodes. Plus, I'll love you forever! Find more at historyfixpodcast.com
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Come along with me and explore the lives of Archimedes, Galileo Galilei, Albert Einstein, Wangari Maathai, Ctesibius, Valentina Tereshkova, Chiune Sugihara, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett… and others who’ve greatly influenced society. What life choices led them to be so extraordinary… what can we learn from them? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support
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ArtMuse aims to reshape the ways in which we interpret well-known works of art by paying dues to the women whose images have been immortalized but whose names and stories have been wrongfully overlooked. Each episode will focus our attention on the female muse, sharing their important lives and legacy.
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A queer-led actual play podcast about Soviet airwomen. We follow them fighting to survive during a campaign of bombing against the Nazis. This show is based on the exploits of the real life Night Witches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sport in History Podcast

British Society of Sports History

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The Sport in History Podcast brings you the latest research with interviews and talks with leading sports historians and up-and-coming researchers into Sports History. The podcast is a British Society of Sports History production from the UK's leading scholarly society for the history of sport. Click through to our website for further information on our events and to find out how to join the Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.com
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Join Don Wildman as he embarks on an epic quest to solve history’s greatest mysteries. From historical institutions to unexplored archives, Don unearths extraordinary relics and sinister artifacts. Featuring direct audio from the hit Travel Channel show, uncover the secrets behind these incredible objects and learn about the history of civilization, war, technology, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ASRM Today Podcast

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Take a deeper dive into current topics in reproductive medicine including infertility, contraception, and disorders of the male and female reproductive system.
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Macabre London

Macabre London Podcast

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Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we'll unravel a tale that's gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brewtifully Made

Tracy Dawn Brewer

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No matter the creative endeavor you pursue, it is Brewtifully Made! Here, Tracy Dawn Brewer shares creative insights, discussions with creative souls who are invited to doodle along with her and share their creative processes, and more. Adding a twist, each episode begins with a doodle prompt and you can catch the final pieces from the episode on her YouTube channel, linked on the website! If you choose to also create along with her during an episode, share your work with the hashtag #brewti ...
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A show focused on the trade skills that have almost been lost to history and the male and female Craftsmen that keep them alive. I am Don Gonzales, a full time saddle maker of 15 years, and I dive into the world of "supposed" forgotten skills and trades.
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Edith!

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Rosamund Pike stars as Edith Wilson in "Edith!" a scripted comedy podcast exploring the untold true-ish story of America's secret First Female President. After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a massive, paralyzing stroke in the White House, Edith Wilson did the unthinkable: she told no one. And for almost a year following the end of World War I, Edith Wilson acted as the de facto unelected President. She would sign documents as him. She would fire people as him. She would even cause intern ...
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Avery Arden (they/ze, MDiv) joins with guests of various genders & religious backgrounds to break down every human binary — from male/female to light/dark, and from faith/doubt to sacred/profane. Between & beyond dualistic divides, what collective liberation can we imagine into being, together? While the show centers around transgender experiences of faith, it also explores neurodiversity & disability justice, intersectional solidarity, resisting Christian nationalism & supersessionism, and ...
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Always heard about “Men at Work”? We bring you a whole new concept of “Women at Work” where we recognise women who are leading in their respective fields. It aims to have a one on one chat with women who have carved a niche for themselves in several industries. These women have challenged the stereotypical notions of the society and will talk to us through their inspiring journey. 'The Super Womaniya Show' is a weekly podcast, produced by Fever 104, and brought to you by HT Smartcast. So wha ...
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Eat Your Heartland Out

Heritage Radio Network

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Eat Your Heartland Out is a series dedicated to highlighting the rich, yet often overlooked, culinary depth of the American Midwest. Food is the storyteller while host Capri S. Cafaro serves as your audio tour guide through this region spanning 12 states. The show aims to weave a tapestry of cultural diversity, immigration history, migration patterns and agricultural variations in each episode. Expect to gain new insights about Midwestern foodways through compelling interviews with historian ...
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Trashy Royals

Hemlock Creatives

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Whether it's the debauchery of ancient Roman emperors, the Tudor crime family, the shenanigans behind the Chair of St. Peter, or the Austrian elites’ attempts to save themselves by trading their daughters to other royal houses, it turns out that our betters have always been among our worst. Join Alicia and Stacie from Trashy Divorces as we turn our jaded eyes to a different kind of moral garbage fire: Trashy Royals! Thursdays. Brought to you by Hemlock Creatives.
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Unveil the mystique of history’s most powerful and enchanting women in Ladies of Lore. Journey with me as we delve into the captivating tales of mythological heroines, divine queens, and legendary enchantresses from cultures around the globe. Each episode unravels the stories of these extraordinary women, their feats, their flaws, and their enduring legacy. Whether you’re a mythology enthusiast or a lover of epic sagas, Ladies of Lore brings ancient myths to life, celebrating the strength an ...
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Blacktivities

Shannon Chatmon, Talisa Hale, and Karen Roberts Grissom

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Blacktivities connects black America’s past to the present with the perfect balance of silly meets serious while engaging in thought-provoking and sometimes nostalgic conversations for the culture. Shannon, Lisa, and Karen prove that the black female is not a monolith as they offer their perspectives on living while black in America.
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Liv speaks with Professor Helen King about her new book Immaculate Forms, and the history of the female body. From the ancient world (women were wet and spongy) to the more modern (Man Discovers Clitoris). Plus, Artemis and periods. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm…
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In 1996, an Indian government minister said that the work of women serving in bars "is not suited in our Indian culture”. There were protests and restrictions on women working in bars up until 2007 when a ruling lifted restrictions and saw female bartenders in India become headline news across the world. Shatbhi Basu became known as India’s first f…
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A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: Kasia Niewiadoma has won the Tour de France Femmes with the closest finish in the race's history, the Cronulla Sharks have continued their unbeaten run in the NRLW and Aussie cricketer Georgia Redmayne picked up her second player of the match in a row, in 'The Hundred'…
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A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: Our Aussie Paralympians are winning plenty of medals in Paris, Football Australia have announced a new broadcast deal and Angel Reese has set the record for the most rebounds in a single WNBA season (plus she has the treats for movie night covered). For the key story, …
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On the 8th of February 1983, police were called to a top floor flat in a suburban area of London. The man that had made the call was a plumber and the reason he’d got in contact was as he’d discovered something unusual. When residents started complaining of the drains being backed up and a strange smell emanating from the property, the plumber came…
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It’s Monday in America, time for The World’s Greatest Political Podcast: THE LEFT SHOW! This week, J.M. Bell, Tiffany and JC break down the Trump Campaign desecrating hallowed ground, Spencer Cox’s part in it, and what can be done about it. Election news is weird and getting weirder and the news wrap up for the week isn’t making anything better. Al…
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On the 26 September 2014 Nathan Law stood on a makeshift stage outside Hong Kong's central government complex and chanted ‘Democracy Now’ and ‘Freedom’ into a microphone. He was leading hundreds of protesters who had gathered to demand that China grants Hong Kong free and fair elections. As the day went on the protest continued to grow and it wasn’…
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Send me a message The African Queen was a 1951 adventure film starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Set in German East Africa (Tanzania) during the First World War, it is actually based upon real events. This is the story of Mimi, Toutou, a wacky British commander and the moment when the Royal Navy fought the German Imperial Navy on a lak…
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In Japan, a country popularly perceived as highly secularized and technologically advanced, ontological assumptions about spirits (tama or tamashii) seem to be quite deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric. From ancestor cults to anime, spirits, ghosts, and other invisible dimensions of reality appear to be pervasive. In Spirits and Animism in Cont…
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In this episode, we explore the U.S. Surgeon General's public health advisory on the pressures modern parents face. Highlighting alarming statistics, we discuss rising levels of stress linked to financial worries, social media influence, and the youth mental health crisis. The conversation addresses how unrealistic standards contribute to feelings …
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Friday Night Live 30 August 2024 In this episode, I explore the "noble savage" myth, tracing its origins and effects on modern society. I align this concept with the narrative of original sin, emphasizing personal responsibility amidst societal narratives that often evade accountability. The discussion highlights how nostalgia shapes our perception…
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First Laura Sommer and then Rowan share their experiences at AutScape, an annual meeting of autistic folk of all ages in England. Both discuss how AutScape has given them glimpses of what it would be like to live in a world where autistic culture is celebrated, diverse communication styles and sensory needs are accommodated, and special interests r…
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On March 25th, 1911, a fire erupted on the 8th floor of the Asch building in New York City. The 8th, 9th, and 10th floors of this building housed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory which employed around 500 people, mostly young immigrant women, to sew women's blouses under sweatshop conditions. The owners, Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, believed the bui…
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In this episode, I investigate the impact of parenting on a child's desire for family, challenging the belief that this inclination is a reliable indicator of upbringing. I argue that even well-raised individuals may choose not to become parents, highlighting a moral obligation to continue our lineage rooted in historical struggles. I explore the i…
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In this episode, I address a listener's inquiry about universal morality and the challenges of engaging with politicians who often undermine this principle. I critique the duality of political figures masking self-interest behind a facade of moral authority, comparing them to predators in nature. The discussion explores the difficulties of managing…
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Philosopher Stefan Molyneux tackles listener questions from Facebook! "I've been procrastinating and stuck in the past for 19 years and can't stand the aging process. What can be done?" "Was Plato's Republic a political project or a metaphorical work of irony?" "Do we have free will or are we all determined, such as sapolsky or harris says we are? …
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In this lecture, Stefan from Freedomain examines the dynamics of conflict in marriage, offering guidelines to enhance communication and understanding between partners. He likens conflict to a game governed by rules, emphasizing the necessity of recognizing different conflict types—win-lose versus win-win scenarios. Through practical examples, he il…
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While probably not what you think of when conjuring up an image of a cult leader, women have been and are cult leaders and instrumental to propping up and running these organizations. Anney and Samantha discuss the definition of cult, what makes a cult leader, who they target for members and historical women cult leaders in this classic episode. Se…
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Mango: A Global History (Reaktion, 2024) by Constance L. Kirker & Dr Mary Newman is a beautifully illustrated book that takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the Kama Sutra. Beyon…
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In this week's #NotablePeopleinHistory podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Pharaoh Piye, the first of the Black Pharaohs who ruled Egypt. The 25th Dynasty's reunification of Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt, and Kush created the largest Egyptian empire since the New Kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-j…
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Wednesday Night Live 28 August 2024 https://x.com/trustfundterry/status/1828570269021360535 The August 28, 2024 radio show addresses relationships and mental health through engaging caller discussions. A mental health professional shares their struggle with loneliness, leading to insights on self-care and childhood influences. Another caller expres…
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Taking inspiration from Derek Birley's 'The Willow Wand,' this talk begins by exploring some of the myths surrounding Ethiopian running. Michael Crawley explores some of the insights gained through 15 months of ethnographic fieldwork with marathon runners in Ethiopia. In particular, he argues that Ethiopian runners understand 'energy' to be a limit…
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What if reimagining a simple magazine page could unlock a whole new realm of creativity? This week on Brewtifully Made, we take you through an artistic journey inspired by Lori Siebert’s Windowsill Workshop. Using the prompt "magazine," from Elle Lovey we breathe new life into a magazine page with whimsical doodles while discussing the exhilarating…
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Amateur radio enthusiast Maggie Iaquinto spent a year trying to make contact with Russian cosmonauts on the Mir space station using special equipment. It took careful planning as she had to know when they were orbiting past her house in Australia and what frequency they’d be on. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Maggie relayed cruc…
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Revolutionary Stagecraft: Theater, Technology, and Politics in Modern China (University of Michigan Press, 2024) offers a fascinating approach to modern Chinese theater history by placing the stage at the center of the story. Combining vivid readings of plays with technical manuals and how-to guides, Tarryn Li-Min Chun charts how stage technology c…
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Revolutionary Stagecraft: Theater, Technology, and Politics in Modern China (University of Michigan Press, 2024) offers a fascinating approach to modern Chinese theater history by placing the stage at the center of the story. Combining vivid readings of plays with technical manuals and how-to guides, Tarryn Li-Min Chun charts how stage technology c…
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Remember when Trump was impeached for holding up Ukraine aid to pressure Zelensky into fabricating a scandal about Biden? That’s how Trump famously operates—pushing for a quid pro quo. That brings us to Egypt, a dictatorship with a track record of bribing Americans, including disgraced Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, who was found guilty on all co…
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In this episode, I respond to a thought-provoking inquiry from a mental health professional regarding the paradox of being skilled at helping others while struggling with one's own life. I explore how childhood conditioning, particularly through parental relationships, leads individuals to prioritize others' needs over their own. This discussion de…
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In this heartfelt episode, we address a caller's concerns about her brother's questionable upcoming marriage. The caller discusses her worries about her brother's sensitivity and his fiancee's past actions, including engaging in OnlyFans and overspending. Seeking advice on managing this delicate situation within the family, we analyze the family dy…
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Look out for an important deep dive bonus episode of Gaslit Nation publishing August 30th at 12am ET on Trump, Egypt, and Russia, with a special focus on nuclear power in the Middle East and its connection to Trump’s MAGA footsoldiers. To push back against the misogyny and racism in the mainstream media ramping up against Kamala Harris, and the med…
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https://x.com/alx/status/1815152705788068112 Today we analyze a viral video showcasing women in a skincare company participating in a circle chant that defines themselves in various ways, sparking differing reactions from men. The video prompts a discussion on women's marketing strategies aiming for inclusivity and fun, gender dynamics in the workp…
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How can we understand the meaning of wartime football? This talk tries to tackle a small part of this question by exploring the history and contemporary reception of one wartime result. In doing so, it aims to illustrate some of the influences on Football’s Great War by writers like Tony Mason, Mike Huggins, and Adrian Gregory, and how they helped …
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In World War II, there were no C-130s or large cargo aircraft that could deliver heavy equipment – such as a truck or artillery piece – in advance of an airborne invasion. For that, you needed to put that equipment, along with its crew, in a glider. These were unpowered boxes of plywood, pulled by a towing plane into enemy territory by a single cab…
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More than 200,000 people were killed during Guatemala's 36-year civil war between the military and left-wing rebels which ended in 1996. Of these, an estimated 45,000 people were forcibly disappeared, their bodies buried in unmarked pits. Jeremias Tecu's two brothers were among the disappeared. They went missing after a family party in 1981. Jeremi…
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To cover the history of hair would be a podcast in and of itself, and the host should not be me. But hair has been very, very important to a great many women, both past and present, so I am going to give it a go, hitting only the points that caught my eye. Topics included are: Cornrow braids Romans who sewed their hair into place Medieval women who…
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This week, One Decision's Sir Richard Dearlove takes over the host seat to interview fellow spymaster and co-host, former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta, to discuss the recent rise of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. They also explore what foreign policy would look like in a potential Harris administration, why a…
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