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The U.S. government now admits UFOs are real and alien enthusiast Stephen Diener sheds light on the shocking stories that still remain in the shadows.
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Russia, behind the headlines as well as in the shadows. This podcast is the audio counterpart to Mark Galeotti's blog of the same name, a place where "one of the most informed and provocative voices on modern Russia", can talk about Russia historical and (more often) contemporary, discuss new books and research, and sometimes talk to other Russia-watchers. If you'd like to keep the podcast coming and generally support my work, or want to ask questions or suggest topics for me to cover, do pl ...
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Former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen take on topics including crime, the media, gun violence, and education disparities with expert guests of differing viewpoints. From the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, "You Might be Right" aims to inspire the next generation of leaders in government, public policy, and public service by demonstrating that thoughtful civil conversations about tough topics are still possible.
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Behind the Lines with Arthur Snell is a new geopolitics podcast. Every week we give the listener access to the best informed people to help you understand this turbulent world and get a feel for the things that will matter in the future. I am on Twitter @snellarthur and you can read some of my thoughts on world affairs here https://arthursnell.substack.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast please spread the word and give us a positive review - as a brand new title it makes all the difference!" Ho ...
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Regular Meeting Midland City Council | Midland, MI | June 24, 2024
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How some Democratic lawmakers and voters feel about Biden staying in the race
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It's been one week since President Biden's poor performance in the first debate of the 2024 campaign caused a political shockwave. The president says he's staying in the race. But even on this Fourth of July holiday, concerns continue to grow inside the Democratic Party about whether Biden is the best person to sit atop the ticket in November. Lisa…
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News Wrap: Hurricane Beryl a Category 2 storm as it churns towards Mexico
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In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Beryl is a Category 2 as it churns towards Mexico, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu told President Biden he's sending a delegation to renew ceasefire talks with Hamas and the International Swimming Federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify in a U.S. criminal probe into alleged doping by …
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Exit polls show Labour landslide in U.K. election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule
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Exit polls in the United Kingdom show a Labour landslide with the center-left party winning a massive majority in Parliament in the first general election in nearly five years. The Conservatives' loss marks the end of 14 years in power. Labour leader Keir Starmer will be Britain's next prime minister. News Hour special correspondent Malcolm Brabant…
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Reviewing consequential and controversial decisions from the Supreme Court
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The justices of the Supreme Court considered more than 60 cases this term before rendering their final decisions this week. Their rulings on abortion access, presidential immunity and the limits of executive branch agencies could have long-lasting impacts. They also showcased sharp divides among the justices. Amna Nawaz sat down with two Supreme Co…
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Federal pandemic aid helped students catch up academically, but research shows gaps remain
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It's well known there were some big gaps in student learning tied to school shutdowns during the pandemic and difficult transitions with hybrid classes. But how much did federal aid help students recover from those academic losses? We now have some answers from new research. Jeffrey Brown reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/news…
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Advocates in Missouri work to put abortion access on the ballot this election cycle
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In Missouri, abortion was banned almost immediately after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Two years later, there's an effort to enshrine abortion access in the state's constitution by putting it on the ballot this election cycle. This comes as clinics across state lines say the number of people traveling from banned states to seek care has skyrocketed.…
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Mark Phillips: Crimson Global Academy Principal on screen time in educational settings
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The principal of an online high school is broadening the conversation about children's screen time. In an article in today's Medical Journal a group of experts calls for breaks, the use of blinking exercises, more hearing and visions tests for children, and more research on the dangers of screens. But Mark Phillips, Principal of online high school …
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AI and the energy required to power it fuel new climate concerns
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Google announced this week it is well behind on a pledge to all but eliminate its net carbon emissions by 2030. The company's greenhouse gas outflow has increased in recent years mainly due to artificial intelligence and the energy required to power it. The AI arms race has experts worried about its climate consequences for energy and water. Econom…
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Elliott Smith: ZB's Rugby Commentator on All Blacks v England Test
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Dunedin is abuzz ahead of the first All Blacks test of the 2024 season. They take on England at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night - and it's Scott Robertson's first match in charge. His first side includes Stephen Perofeta ahead of Beauden Barrett at fullback and Samipeni Finau edging Ethan Blackadder for the number six jersey. Newstalk ZB's Rugb…
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Inside Politics: Fatima Payman quits Labor over Palestinian statehood
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After a tumultuous couple of weeks in Canberra, senator Fatima Payman has quit the Labor party. On Thursday, Payman emotionally announced her decision to leave the party that helped her gain a senate seat in the 2022 election, saying she had exhausted every option to raise her concerns about the government’s position on Palestinian recognition. Tod…
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The internet sleuths fighting fake research
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Smut Clyde spends several hours every day, scouring online science journals for suspicious-looking research. He’s part of a growing team of online ‘science sleuths’, combating the rising number of fake research papers being published. These papers are typically generated, with the help of AI, by ‘paper mills’: a cottage industry relying on overwork…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on election day and impending loss for the Conservative Party
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Britain's Conservative Party is bracing for a huge loss, with only a few hours to go till polling booths close. Keir Starmer's Labour is expected to close a 14 year chapter of Tory rule. Projections expect them to have up to 431 MPs out of 650, with the Tories plummet to 102 MPs. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Mike Hosking the Liberal Democ…
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As voters cast their ballots in what has been billed as a historic election, we look back on the campaign and consider the likely outcomes. Plus: Joe Biden is bullish a week on from “debate-gate” and Japan’s war on floppy disks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Hélène Conway - Mouret, Nicolas Véron 'Whither France?' 4th of July 2024
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France is on the cusp of unprecedented political change. If opinion polls prove correct, Europe’s second largest economy and founding member of the European Union is set to elect a lower house of parliament dominated by the hard right and hard left. This edition of IIEA Insights examines the political, economic, diplomatic, and security implication…
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Hezbollah launches barrage of rockets at Israel following commander's killing
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Hezbollah responds to the killing of a senior commander with a barrage of rockets at Israel. And: As Rupert Murdoch’s ‘The Sun’ declares for the UK’s Labour Party on the eve of the election, is the late call a death knell for tabloids? Plus: how “democracy’s biggest year” is going and Japan declares victory in its war on floppy disks.…
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The reckoning: it's payback time for voters
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This week: the reckoning. Our cover piece brings together the political turmoil facing the West this week: Rishi Sunak, Emmanuel Macron, and Joe Biden all face tough tests with their voters. But what’s driving this instability? The Spectator’s economics editor Kate Andrews argues it is less to do with left and right, and more a problem of incumbenc…
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LRIS recently lost a member of our extended family. Arbitrator Dave Gaba, a frequent LRIS seminar speaker and co-author of the book Interest Arbitration passed away last month. We extend our sincerest condolences to Dave’s family and friends. Rick Poulson interviewed Arbitrator Michael Loconto for this month’s podcast. Michael was Dave’s friend and…
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Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 4th July 2024. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/28050/&sid=0000By DPS Podcasting
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The British Elections - an Outsider's perspective with Annette Dittert
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In this episode I speak to Annette Dittert, London correspondent of German TV channel ARD since 2008. She has lived here since 2008, but she remains someone who can look dispassionately at our politics, culture and institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The UK general election: the European view
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We take a view from Europe as the UK general election gets under way. Also in the programme: Victoria Craig joins us from Ankara to discuss Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation meeting in Kazakhstan. Plus: we assess the future of the International Space Station with Richard Hollingham and lear…
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Gideon talks to John Sawers, a former head of MI6, Britain’s secret intelligence agency, about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Is there any prospect of peace in Gaza? And how do the region's most powerful countries see their interests? Clip: BBC Free links to read more on this topic: Benjamin Netanyahu lays out plans for a summer of conflict ‘Smuggled’ …
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MSNBC Rachel Maddow (video) - 07-03-2024-223026
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Through her unique approach to storytelling, Rachel Maddow provides in-depth reporting to illuminate the current state of political affairs and reveals the importance of transparency and accountability from our leaders. Maddow works with unmatched rigor and resolve to explain our complex world and deliver news in a way that's illuminating and dynam…
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Jamaica pounded by winds and rain as Hurricane Beryl brushes island
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Residents of Jamaica hunkered down as heavy rains and punishing winds from Hurricane Beryl pounded the island. The center of the Category 4 storm passed just south of Jamaica Wednesday afternoon. At least six deaths have been attributed to Beryl since it began its march through the Caribbean earlier this week. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is suppor…
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News Wrap: Israel says it killed a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
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In our news wrap Wednesday, Israel's military says it killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, voters in Arizona and Nebraska are closer to having abortion measures on the ballot, a judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of a rule against discrimination in healthcare based on gender identity and the defense has rested in the brib…
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'Look at the numbers': Democratic Rep. Doggett calls for Biden to drop out of race
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In the days following President Biden's poor performance on the debate stage, Democrats have pondered how to approach the future of his reelection campaign. Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first sitting Democratic lawmaker to call on Biden to drop out of the presidential race. Rep. Doggett joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his concerns. PBS N…
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U.K. Conservatives fear losing power for a generation as polls predict Labour landslide
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Britain goes to the polls Thursday for an election in which the center-left opposition Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, is expected to claim victory. The Conservatives, who've governed since 2010, fear a landslide victory for Labour could force them out of power for a generation. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Britain's south …
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Proposed rules would protect workers from heat, top weather-related cause of death in U.S.
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More than 90 million Americans are under heat advisories this week. Many may not realize it but heat is the leading cause of weather-related death in the U.S. The triple-digit temperatures in the days ahead come as President Biden unveils long-awaited regulations designed to protect workers from excessive heat. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Hayl…
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Why Gary, Indiana's decades-old lawsuit against gun industry may soon be over
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Thirty years ago, Gary, Indiana, was declared the murder capital of the U.S. Following the example of other cities, Gary sued gun makers and sellers for their part in fueling the city's violence. Gary's case is now the last one still active as this industrial city works to get a handle on gun violence. Jeffrey Brown reports. PBS News is supported b…
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Ukraine's railroad workers play crucial role in creating a lifeline during war
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When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Ukrainians desperately tried to board trains to leave the country. Since then, the Ukrainian railroad has played a crucial role in evacuating people from frontline cities, transporting world leaders and moving cargo and Ukrainian troops. Special correspondent Volodymyr Solohub and videographer Pavel Sookhodolski…
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Flossie Lewis's Brief But Spectacular take on her 100th birthday
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Many will remember Flossie Lewis, who was among our earliest profiles on Brief But Spectacular. She spoke to us in 2016 about growing old and living well, earning millions of clicks and shares online. She joined Brief But Spectacular series creator Steve Goldbloom to celebrate a very special occasion, her 100th birthday. PBS News is supported by - …
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Kieran McAnulty: Labour's Housing Spokesperson on the Government's plans to revise the housing development regulations
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The Labour Party says building more houses requires support from all sides. Housing Minister Chris Bishop will today announce the plan to flood the largest cities with land for housing development. Councils won't be able to set fixed rural-urban boundaries or mandate minimum floor area and balconies. Instead, the market will decide. Labour Housing …
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Bernie Smith: Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust on the overhaul to Kainga Ora's leadership
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A housing expert is backing the move to overhaul Kainga Ora leadership. The Housing Minister's announced a refreshed board and new expectations to reduce operating losses. It follows a review by former Prime Minister Bill English saying the ministry's been financially unsustainable. Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust Bernie Smith says privat…
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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the mood in the Democrats after the Biden-Trump debate
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American President Joe Biden continues to face pressure from his own party. A new Reuters Ipsos poll shows Biden and former president Donald Trump neck and neck on 40% support among registered voters. Biden's recent debate performance against Trump has prompted calls for him to step aside. US Correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking there h…
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Mark Potter: NZEI President on the introduction of standardised testing for primary school students
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The primary teachers union says the Government's new school tests won't make a difference. The Government's introducing phonics checks done after 20 weeks of schooling and repeated at 40 weeks. Progression monitoring on reading, writing, and maths will also be introduced for children in Years 3 through 8, and done twice a year. NZEI president Mark …
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Andrew Mueller explains how the Democratic Party would replace Joe Biden should he choose to step down.By Monocle Radio
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How to overcome shame after being scammed
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Nell Geraets is a journalist for The Age and she’d seen all the news about financial scams. That Australians were reporting more scams than ever, and that they were becoming more elaborate, more sophisticated. She was convinced it would never happen to her, or someone she knows. Then her parents were scammed. Today, Nell Geraets on the HSBC investm…
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The power and legacy of 'militant' union boss John Setka
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When people think of the CFMEU, Australia’s powerful and fearsome construction union, they picture its top dog, John Setka. But as he prepares to step down from the union’s Victorian branch, Setka’s legacy is overshadowed by his brutality. Many current and former colleagues think his leadership was poisonous to the union, and that he may have even …
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Celebrating July 4th, Joey Chestnut dispute, competitive equestrians, high-tech law enforcement , Panda diplomacy
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The history of independence day; Joey Chestnut's contract dispute with Nathan's Famous Hot Dog; Competitive equestrians and the benefits of equine therapy; "Inside Out 2" becomes a box office success; Law enforcement gets more high-tech; July 4th birthdays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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UK elections: They think it’s all over...
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On the eve of a general election, even senior Conservative Party members seem resigned to a Labour landslide. But is the real jeopardy for Keir Starmer to be found in Scotland? Plus, Pyongyang’s fears of an “Asian Nato”, Giorgia Meloni’s condemnation of fascism in her party and cheese-related police misconduct in Germany. See omnystudio.com/listene…
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Andrew Mueller explains how the Democratic Party would replace Joe Biden should he choose to step down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Air pollution is now the second leading risk of death worldwide, accounting for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021. As the world’s urban population grows, it is critical for policymakers and citizens to have access to data-driven scientific research that can empower communities and inform important environmental, air quality, and public health pol…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un just signed a mutual defense deal that feels a lot more like 1964 than 2024. In part two of our series, John Delury, associate professor of Chinese studies at Yonsei University, explains why Putin is taking his relationship with Kim to the next level, and whether the UN Security C…
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