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Learn German with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at GermanPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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This podcasts for beginners and intermediate learners provides small episodes in german, with slow pace and a relaxed vibe! It can be a great daily tool to support your german learning (e.g. in addition to a course) or just get you accustomed to the sound of the language. A long the way you'll learn interesting things about everyday topics, but also german culture, politics and history. Usually there will be new episodes every monday. Transcripts can often be found in the show notes. I would ...
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Welcome to THE GERMAN PODCAST - German Listening & Culture! Als deutschsprachiger Podcaster behandele ich in jeder Episode Themen aus Medien, Kultur, Gesellschaft und Kunst. Mein Podcast ist sowohl für deutsche Muttersprachler als auch für internationale Sprachlerner gedacht. Mit meinem Podcast bekommst du also nicht nur interessante Themen, sondern auch eine "German Listening Practice" geboten. Warum dieser Podcast ideal für Deutschlerner istMein German Podcast ist perfekt für alle, die ihr ...
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Learn German with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at GermanPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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An interview podcast featuring the expert insight of observer of German football and its culture. We'll hear from journalists, historians, analysts and fans of fußball on their experiences of following and learning the game. This series is a companion to the Bundesletter, a weekly newsletter written, edited and published by Tom Ritchie, a journalist based in Berlin. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: bundesletter.substack.com.
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Talking Culture is a platform for thought-provoking discussions about the future of Europe, the UK, and the world. Through fascinating interviews with thinkers and doers in the arts and culture sector, this show investigates how creative fields are emerging from the tumultuous present into the future. What role will culture play in a post-Brexit, post-COVID-19, post-colonial world? And how can it contribute to a future that prioritises sustainability, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion? ...
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Ever felt like a fish out of water in a new country or stumbled through a conversation in a language you barely speak? Oh, you have? Then you’re in the right place! From cultural misunderstandings that’ll make you cringe to romantic gestures that get lost in translation – Uyen Ninh and her German Husband (to be) are trying to make sense of it all. Submit your story at culturecuddles.com. Tell us about your experiences of living and loving between cultures. And check out the YouTube channel f ...
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Germany vs USA explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Alex – a Euro-German living in Hamburg and Jim – an American Southerner living in Nashville, as they learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and the United States. Insightful, whimsical, educational, and always genuine the show aims to bring a slice-of-life perspective to viewers around the world.
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Know the Faith. Love the Faith. Live the Faith.
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Life in Germany, as seen through the eyes of outsiders. Featuring the stories of foreigners who moved to Germany - either temporarily or permanently - and tips and advice for life in Germany. Get an inside view of the joys, the frustrations, and the quirks of adapting to the culture and learning German. New episodes every second Wednesday.
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What do you wonder about the people, places and culture of Minnesota? Listen to our community-driven reporting project, which invites listeners to ask questions that our newsroom researches and answers.
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Travel with us to Germany and improve your German along the way. Find inspiration for your next trip, new recipes to try or learn more about the vast German culture, by listening to postcards from all over Germany. Subscribe to keep up to date with new episodes and find us online at moinmarc.com for free transcriptions in both German and English.
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A global leadership podcast that nests stories, knowledge, and science to soar the leadership in you!
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Grab your detective gear and dive into John Oliver Smith's ancestry with his AI-savvy wife, Iran Davar Ardalan. "Long Sought" is a podcast exploring John's German-American heritage, enhanced by CK, an AI co-host adding flavor to the journey. Discover the allure of uncovering hidden roots.
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A podcast all about going not just Beyond Solitaire, but beyond the board! Join your host, Liz Davidson, for interviews that touch on gaming history, historical games, and the cultural significance of the games we play.
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Independent news and stories from SBS Audio, connecting you to life in Australia and German-speaking Australians. - Nachrichten und Geschichten aus unserer deutschsprachigen Community in Australien, in deutscher Sprache.
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Philip Saa and Anders Jensen are both living in southern Germany, married to Germans, and dealing with all the funny and sometimes frustrating situations a foreigner in a new country will encounter. They provide insights and tips that can make your own experience easier and more fun!
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The SaskScapes Podcast launched in 2014 by podcast creative producer/host Kevin Power. SaskScapes was the very first podcast series in Saskatchewan featuring stories of arts, culture and heritage. Serving the non-profit sector in Saskatchewan, the goal of SaskScapes is to create an aural archive so that years from now people can listen to the history of the past and hear our stories.
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This podcast showcases original historical research done by students at Fort Hays State University. You can listen to our students talk about a wide range of historical topics from various periods in history. Give us a listen and a shout out if you like what you hear!
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Your host, Alexander Beck, is a native German and English speaker who has taught German as a foreign language for over 23 years both in person and also online via Skype as a fully certified Microsoft Innovative Educator (Certified MIE / CMIE) and certified Microsoft Skype In The Classroom Expert. The Private German Lessons Podcast Series features real life, simple to understand, and relatively entertaining short stories that incorporate helpful loanwords, which make it easy to follow and lea ...
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Join Brett weekly as he chats with your favorite celebrities from film, television, comedy, music and more. Plus, you never know who will drop in! Thanks for listening and being a part of the show!
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this show is where Riley Dowdy highlights one culture each week
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We park. I step out of the car. I walk slowly. I hear the gravel under my feet. Ahead I see the gorgeous blue sky, and a sacred mountain manifests. A giant rock eagle spreads its wings, ready to fly. I step closer and stare into the canyon. My heart beats faster. Almost five thousand feet below, a river flows, pencil thin. I'm terrified yet in awe. As I contemplate the landscape before me, all concepts, identities, and words disappear from my mind. • If you have ever experienced something li ...
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Advice and commentary on international relationships from a crazy American and the German woman who loves him enough to put up with him.
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JON HAMMOND Instruments: Organ, Accordion, Piano, Guitar Attended: Berklee College of Music 1974 Languages: English, German *Jon is currently Host of daily CBS radio program HammondCast on KYOU & KYCY 1550 AM, 7 days a week at 4AM PST.
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Three friends are figuring out how to communicate better—sometimes succeeding. Sometimes not. But at the end of the day, we're laughing at ourselves and feeling closer than ever.
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The Bicultural Podcast celebrates cross-cultural identity and gives insight into cultural differences to help you improve business relationships. The Bicultural Podcast is published biweekly and is hosted by Janina Neumann, a bilingual creative, social entrepreneur, and business owner of Janina Neumann Design. Get in touch with Janina from The Bicultural Podcast: hello@janinaneumanndesign.co.uk
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A podcast discussing motorcycle club culture, history, protocol, and tradition.
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Elliot Tanti and German Villegas are having the discussion they want to see happen about the Edmonton Oilers. The 104 is a weekly rundown of what's going on with the Oilers, and every week we'll discuss a particular topic with heart, authenticity, and an open mind. It's Oilers talk without the hate.
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Bi/Multilingual Stories tells the stories of people. Mostly, but not only artists, who speak two or more languages. The stories take us to physical and emotional places, spaces. Please consider to support my work via a one time or monthly contribution at: https://flattr.com/podcast/bimultilingualst Sound by Hernán Giorcelli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Interviews with Historians about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
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The World of Higher Education is dedicated to exploring developments in higher education from a global perspective. Join host, Alex Usher of Higher Education Strategy Associates, as he speaks with new guests each week from different countries discussing developments in their regions. Produced by Tiffany MacLennan and Samantha Pufek.
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Leaders Talk is an interview podcast in English and German to portrait leaders from various fields who are committed to better leadership, better organizations and a better world. Our guests are business and thought-leaders, social entrepreneurs and politicians. We talk about their personal stories as well as the motivations and values that made them pursue their exciting journey.
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Germany in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Germany as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up. In each episode presenter Rachel Loxton chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson and Aaron Burnett. They are also frequently joined by other e ...
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An English Podcast about Switzerland for Expats living in Switzerland. A podcast about Swiss culture, Swiss hidden places, work and living in Switzerland. Your British guide to Switzerland: an audio podcast for English-speaking expats living in Switzerland and Swiss interested in Britain. Everything expats need to know about finding a job in Switzerland, how to find an apartment in Bern, Geneva or Zurich, how to find friends and get to know Swiss culture, traditions and of course, how to lea ...
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Podcasts to change the world. We post podcasts discussing socialism, anti-racism, fighting fascism, climate change and much more. Join us here: https://swp.org.uk Get the latest news at: https://socialistworker.co.uk Introduction by Sally Campbell Music by James Pettefar https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcP5P9DPHOlecD-L5pyi-2w
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Welcome to the Identity Library, a captivating podcast hosted by Veronika Becher, a German student exploring life in the United States. Join me as we unravel the different layers of identity and embark on a quest for authenticity. Each episode delves into how our backgrounds, cultures, and personal journeys sculpt our sense of self. Every month, we journey into a new cultural landscape with our guests, sharing stories and experiences from the tapestry of life. Whether you're forging a path i ...
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SOCIAL JUSTICE & ACTIVISM - The Creative Process & One Planet Podcast
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Interviews with Political Scientists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science
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Hello! We are Teo and Dilyana and this our podcast Active Culture. With each episode we will be exploring different people, cultures and we will discover diversity. We are the current volunteers in a german NGO called Jugendwerk der AWO Wuerttemberg through the European Solidarity Corps and the aim of our organisation is to promote diversity, solidarity, tolerance, equality, equity, emancipation and freedom. Usually our project takes place in person, but since the pandemic started we are not ...
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Indigenous astronomy: How the sky informs cultural practices - Indigene Astronomie: Wie der Himmel kulturelle Praktiken beeinflusst
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Astronomical knowledge of celestial objects influences and informs the life and law of First Nations people. - Das astronomische Wissen über Himmelsobjekte beeinflusst und prägt das Leben und die Gesetze der Menschen der First Nations.
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Die Reunion von Oasis und Linkin Park: Musik-Comebacks im Fokus | 111
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In der 111. Folge von "The German Podcast" thematisiere ich eigentlich nur zwei Themen - aber die haben es in sich: Ich spreche über die aktuellen überraschenden Comebacks von Oasis und Linkin Park! Was denke ich über beide Bands, den Ablauf der Reunions, Kritikpunkte - und den neuen Linkin Park-Song "The Emptiness Machine"? Das und mehr erfahrt ih…
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Jacob Sweetman on the history of football in Berlin
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Jacob Sweetman is a writer, a drummer, and a keen observer of football in the Haupstadt. Now the lead for FC Union Berlin's english communications, Jacob has been writing about fußball and Berlin for almost two decades, since moving to the city in 2007. In the 2010s, he edited and published No Dice Magazine, a fanzine that covered the many football…
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Episode 166 - Cosima Werner on Inclusion and German Gaming Culture
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This week on the podcast, Dr. Cosima Werner of the University of Kiel discusses her work studying culture in the United States and Germany, and specifically her current project in which she examines whiteness within the board gaming hobby in Germany. Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-michigan-university-press/eyeball-…
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Celebrating Constitution Day, Part. 2: A Conversation with Julia Mahoney
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In this conversation, we dive into key issues shaping the legal landscape today: the complexities of constitutional interpretation, the evolving role and power of the judiciary, and how corruption can impact government systems. We also explored the critical role that civic education plays in maintaining a healthy democracy. Julia D. Mahoney is the …
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Sheri Chinen Biesen, "Through a Noir Lens: Adapting Film Noir Visual Style" (Columbia UP, 2024)
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Shadows. Smoke. Dark alleys. Rain-slicked city streets. These are iconic elements of film noir visual style. Long after its 1940s heyday, noir hallmarks continue to appear in a variety of new media forms and styles. What has made the noir aesthetic at once enduring and adaptable? Sheri Chinen Biesen's Through a Noir Lens: Adapting Film Noir Visual …
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Joy Knoblauch, "The Architecture of Good Behavior: Psychology and Modern Institutional Design in Postwar America" (U Pittsburgh Press, 2020)
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Inspired by the rise of environmental psychology and increasing support for behavioral research after the Second World War, new initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels looked to influence the human psyche through form, or elicit desired behaviors with environmental incentives, implementing what Joy Knoblauch calls “psychological functio…
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Zrinka Stahuljak, "Fixers: Agency, Translation, and the Early Global History of Literature" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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In Fixers: Agency, Translation, and the Early Global History of Literature (University of Chicago Press, 2024), Dr. Zrinka Stahuljak challenges scholars in both mediaeval and translation studies to rethink how ideas and texts circulated in the mediaeval world. Whereas many view translators as mere conduits of authorial intention, Dr. Stahuljak prop…
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William H. F. Altman, "The German Stranger: Leo Strauss and National Socialism" (Lexington Books, 2010)
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Leo Strauss was a German-Jewish emigrant to the United States, an author, professor and political philosopher. Born in 1899 in Kirchhain in the Kingdom of Prussia to an observant Jewish family, Strauss received his doctorate from the University of Hamburg in 1921, and began his scholarly work in the 1920s, as well as participating in the German Zio…
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William H. F. Altman, "The German Stranger: Leo Strauss and National Socialism" (Lexington Books, 2010)
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Leo Strauss was a German-Jewish emigrant to the United States, an author, professor and political philosopher. Born in 1899 in Kirchhain in the Kingdom of Prussia to an observant Jewish family, Strauss received his doctorate from the University of Hamburg in 1921, and began his scholarly work in the 1920s, as well as participating in the German Zio…
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Matt Danner Interview | The Brett Allan Show | The Muppet Babies 'Kermit' Being a Creative and More!
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Matt Danner Interview | The Brett Allan Show | The Muppet Babies 'Kermit' Being a Creative and More! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrqIFmTepHw&t=8s Emmy award winner Matt Danner is a well-established Director/Writer, Executive Producer, and Creator in the animation industry. He has worked with Disney, 20th Century Studios, Nickelodeon…
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#4 - The Identity Struggle of Moving Abroad
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In this episode of Culture Cuddles, we open up about our personal journeys of living abroad and the identity struggles we’ve faced along the way. After nearly five years in Germany, Uyen shares how returning to Vietnam now brings unexpected culture shocks—like feeling nervous in traffic she once navigated effortlessly and getting stomach aches from…
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Jason Ramsey, "Reckoning with Change in Yucatán: Histories of Care and Threat on a Former Hacienda" (Routledge, 2023)
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A perpetual tension exists between history and change, which is an issue long explored by historians and social scientists. Reckoning with Change in Yucatán: Histories of Care and Threat on a Former Hacienda (Routledge, 2023) engages with how best to look upon and respond to change, arguing that this debate is an important arena for negotiating loc…
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Will Grant, "Populista: The Rise of Latin America's 21st Century Strongman" (Bloomsbury, 2021)
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Today I talked to Will Grant about his book Populista: The Rise of Latin America's 21st Century Strongman (Bloomsbury, 2021). or more than six decades, Fidel Castro's words have echoed through the politics of Latin America. His towering political influence still looms over the region today. The swing to the Left in Latin America, known as the 'Pink…
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Caroline Burt and Richard Partington, "Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State" (Faber & Faber, 2024)
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Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State (Faber & Faber, 2024) offers a lively, new and sweeping history of the rise of the state in Plantagenet England. Between 1199 and 1399, English politics was high drama. These two centuries witnessed savage political blood-letting - including civil war, deposition, the murder of kings and…
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The topic of “dying” should be normalized instead of concealing - Das Thema »Sterben«: normalisieren statt totschweigen
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D2K Day — the so-called Dying to Know Day — a day about what most of us don't want to think about: death. This years Dying to Know Day took place in several cities in Australia in August and the German migrant Astrid Wehling was part of the Sydney event and shares her thoughts in conversation with SBS correspondent Barbara Barkhausen. - D2K-Day – d…
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Virtual classroom to save the Great Barrier Reef - Virtuelles Klassenzimmer zur Rettung des Great Barrier Reefs
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Tourism professionals are using new concepts to save the Great Barrier Reef and thus also themselves. Because the largest coral reef on Earth is not only an important ecosystem, but also an engine of growth in the Australian economy. - Die Touristiker setzen auf neue Konzepte, um das Great Barrier Reef und damit auch sich selbst zu retten. Denn das…
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Chipkonzern Intel verzögert Bau seines Werks in Magdeburg / EU-Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen stellt ihre Kommission vor / Premierminister Albanese kritisiert Greens / Drei Männer aus Queensland wegen Drogenvergehen angeklagt / Mutmaßlicher Trump-Attentäter vor Anklage / UN Sprecher äußert Besorgnis vor eskalierender Gewalt in Dafur / Leitend…
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Can we fight misinformation without threatening our freedom of speech? - SBS Examines: Können wir Fehlinformationen bekämpfen, ohne unsere Meinungsfreiheit zu gefährden?
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There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech? - Es gibt Aufrufe, gegen das Teilen von Fehlinformationen im Netz vorzugehen. Doch wäre dies ein Angriff auf die Meinungsfreiheit?
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Gaza conflict also extends to the soft drink industry - Gaza-Konflikt weitet sich auch auf Softdrinks aus
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The recent conflict in the Middle East is being fought not only on weapons but also on soft drinks. In fact, the current war is causing many supporters of Palestine to reconsider their choice of soft drinks — and to boycott global brands in favor of local alternatives. - Der jüngste Konflikt im Nahen Osten wird nicht nur an der Waffe sondern auch a…
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Philip Freeman, "Julian: Rome's Last Pagan Emperor" (Yale UP, 2023)
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Today I talked to Philip Freeman about his new book Julian: Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor (Yale UP, 2023). Flavius Claudius Julianus, or Julian the Apostate, ruled Rome as sole emperor for just a year and a half, from 361 to 363, but during that time he turned the world upside down. Although a nephew of Constantine the Great, the first Christian empero…
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Wendy Ugolini, "Wales in England, 1914-1945: A Social, Cultural, and Military History" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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At the beginning of the twentieth century, for many English men and women of Welsh origin the idea of being in some part 'Welsh' reaffirmed their own understanding of what it meant to 'be British'. Wales in England, 1914-1945 (Oxford University Press, 2024) by Dr. Wendy Ugolini is the first cultural history of this English Welsh duality - an identi…
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Kevin J. McMahon, "A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other: The Deepening Divide Between the Justices and the People" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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Many scholars and members of the press have argued that John Roberts’ Supreme Court is exceptional. While some emphasize the approach to interpreting the Constitution or the justices conservative ideology, Dr. Kevin J. McMahon suggests that the key issue is democratic legitimacy. Historically, the Supreme Court has always had some “democracy gap” –…
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School camp adventures: “You might be wet, but you also get dry again” - Abenteuer Schul-Camp: "Dann ist man halt nass, man wird aber auch wieder trocken"
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Children spend less and less time outdoors and more time at home, sitting or lying down with digital devices. School camps, which are part of the curriculum in Australia, are a good opportunity for them to really let off steam and test their limits. We spoke to Lea Zimmermann. She is a program staffing manager at an outdoor education organization t…
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Down Under Film Festival in Berlin and Copenhagen - Filmfestival Down Under in Berlin und Kopenhagen
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Many Germans in Australia are familiar with the German Film Festival. In Berlin, there is a counterpart to this with the Down Under Film Festival. It has been taking place at the end of September every year for almost 15 years and shows films from Australia and New Zealand. We spoke with the organizers, Australian actors Mala Ghedia and Angus McGru…
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Name des mutmaßlichen Attentäters auf Donald Trump bekannt gegeben / Schwere Überschwemmungen in Europa fordern Todesopfer / Sanktionen gegen fünf Iraner zum Jahrestag der Tötung von Mahsa Amini / Private Hochschulen mit schlechten Qualitätsstandards dürfen internationale Studierende aufnehmen / J.D.Vance: "Migranten essen Haustiere"…
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Episode 168 - Josh Fitzgerald on Games of 19th Century Mexico
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In this episode, scholar Josh Fitzgerald discusses his recent work on Mexican board games preserved at the Library of Congress, as well as his interest in the representation of Mexico in video games and the preservation of games in museums. His university page: https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/people/dr-joshua-j-fitzgerald Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www…
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Hey, please share this podcast with your friends, family and neighbours or even write a review :). The podcast can now also be found on Youtube (https://t1p.de/kt83z). You can contact me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/slowgermanwithculture/) or write a mail to learngermanwithculture@web.de . Transkript: Wie sieht es bei Dir aus? Hast Du Ha…
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Michael D. Hattem, "The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History" (Yale UP, 2024)
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Americans agree that their nation’s origins lie in the Revolution, but they have never agreed on what the Revolution meant. For nearly two hundred and fifty years, politicians, political parties, social movements, and a diverse array of ordinary Americans have constantly reimagined the Revolution to fit the times and suit their own agendas. In The …
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Mikhail Zygar, "War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky, and the Path to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine" (Scribner, 2023)
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As soon as the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, prominent independent Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar circulated a Facebook petition signed first by hundreds of his cultural and journalistic contacts and then by thousands of others. That act led to a new law in Russia criminalizing criticism of the war, and Zygar fled Russia. In his time as a jo…
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Paul Peart-Smith, "Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation" (Beacon Press, 2024)
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As the author of a graphic history, I loved chatting with Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Paul Peart-Smith about the graphic interpretation of An Indigenous People’s History of the United States (Beacon Press, 2024). An Indigenous Peoples' History of The United States originally came out in 2014 with Beacon Press. In 2019 it was adapted into a Young Peopl…
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John Schofield, "Wicked Problems for Archaeologists: Heritage as Transformative Practice" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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'Wicked Problems' are those problems facing the planet and its inhabitants, present and future, which are hard (if not impossible) to resolve and for which bold, creative, and messy solutions are typically required. The adjective 'wicked' describes the mischievous and even evil quality of these problems, where proposed solutions often turn out to b…
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Chapter 3: The Act of Moving Abroad with Loridana Foksha
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Chapter 3 of the Identity Library dives into the experience of relocating and living in a new country. This episode will be especially valuable for those who are currently making or planning an international move, with guest Loridana Fosha sharing her insights and emotions about moving to Spain for the next two years. My hope is that this conversat…
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Jennifer Redmond and Mary McAuliffe, "The Politics of Gender and Sexuality in Modern Ireland: A Reader" (Four Courts Press, 2024)
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Mary McAuliffe is a historian and lecturer in Gender Studies at UCD. Her latest publications include (is The Diaries of Kathleen Lynn co-authored with Harriet Wheelock) and Margaret Skinnider; a biography (UCD Press,2020). Throughout the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 she has been conducting extensive research on the experiences of women during th…
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Meg Rithmire, "Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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Developing Asia has been the site of some of the last century's fastest growing economies as well as some of the world's most durable authoritarian regimes. Many accounts of rapid growth alongside monopolies on political power have focused on crony relationships between the state and business. But these relationships have not always been smooth, as…
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Salma Siddique, "Evacuee Cinema: Bombay and Lahore in Partition Transit, 1940–1960" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
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Evacuee Cinema: Bombay and Lahore in Partition Transit, 1940–1960 (Cambridge UP, 2022) offers a new history of the partition. Based on previously unexamined archives and rare films, it investigates key questions around film production, partition and the provenance of the nation in South Asia: How did partition transform the dynamic and transcultura…
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Theodore Papakostas, "How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator" (William Collins, 2024)
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Two strangers meet in a trapped elevator. One is an archaeologist, the other isn’t. A simple question, ‘What do you do?’, becomes the springboard for a dialogue that weaves a fascinating tale. In How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator (William Collins, 2024) archaeologist Dr. Theodore Papakostas takes us on a spectacularly iconoclastic and…
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