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In each episode, 'Baklava and Banter' peels back the layers of Greek culture, offering fascinating discussions about mouthwatering dishes like the iconic Baklava, exploring their rich history and customs, and painting a vivid picture of our youth. This isn't just a show; it's your passport to the intricate interplay between Greek and American identities.
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News, commentary and interviews about the World, Europe and Greece. Analysis of current events laced with thought provoking commentary on issues facing Greece and the U.S., gives listeners a unique perspective and practical point of view. The podcast is an entertaining fusion of news, interviews, geopolitics, personal finance, lessons from Greece’s classical heritage and American pop culture. Stamatis N. Astra is co-host of Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM, a 70 year old Greek American program se ...
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On March 30, 1952 four men were executed in Athens, Greece. They were accused of being communists and committing acts of espionage and treason. Three years later, the daughters of one of these men were put on a plane and sent to America. They were adopted by a wealthy Greek American couple in Massachusetts. Their adoption was the first of a long line of adoptions between Greece and the US that has been kept a secret for years. It is a story that takes us back to the Cold War years and to a r ...
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The IDP After Show

The IDP Show

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If you're looking for top-notch IDP coverage from a variety of trusted voices, this is the podcast for you. On The IDP After Show, host Jase Abbey is joined by the brightest minds in the industry to give you a leg up in your IDP fantasy football leagues. Join them for weekly previews, mock drafts, ADP updates, keep/trade/cut, and so much more. Rankings, articles, and resources available at: theIDPshow.com
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Practical Stoicism

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Stoicism is the pursuit of Virtue (Aretê), which was defined by the Ancient Greeks as "the knowledge of how to live excellently," Stoicism is a holistic life philosophy meant to guide us towards the attainment of this knowledge through the development of our character. While many other Stoicism podcasts focus on explaining Ancient Stoicism in an academic or historical context, Practical Stoicism strives to port the ancient wisdom of this 2300-plus-year-old Greek Philosophy into contemporary ...
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Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles is a podcast experience inviting you to connect with the Sacred Wild within and around you through sacred sites (numina) around the world and the wisdom they hold. Reveal Mother Earth's Mysteries and discover the magic of connection with land spirits, the fae, and other spirits of place from Elyse Welles, a Greek-Egyptian and American initiated Priestess and author, with an MA in spiritual studies. In this podcast, learn how Elyse is reviving the lost Europea ...
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Tom's Life

Tom Megalis

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A Greek American artist who tells funny little real stories about trying to balance being a father of 3 kids and a husband to a tiny neurotic fire ball wife.
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The Orthodox Ethos

Fr. Peter Heers

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Join Fr. Peter Heers as he explores and presents the distinguishing characteristic of being a Christian: The Orthodox Ethos. You will be (re)introduced to Christ, the Incarnate and Diachronic Presence of God, in the lives of those who have been purified, illumined and glorified by Him. You will see the human person and the world anew, in the Light of the Resurrected and Ascended God-man as expressed by those “made gods by His Grace” (St. Athanasius the Great) in every age. You will be given ...
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The Headlines

The New York Times

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Catch up on today’s top stories, with insight and analysis from Times reporters all over the world. From the team that brought you "The Daily." Listen every weekday morning. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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The Magick Kitchen Podcast

Leandra Witchwood, Elyse Welles

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Join Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles to discuss magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. Leandra Witchwood is a Modern Witch, Priestess, and Master Herbalist dedicated to wortcunning, magick, healing, and spiritual growth. Based in South-Central PA, she founded The Magick Kitchen Blog in 2011, which has evolved to become one of the top 30 podcasts in the religion and spirituality category. She is the host ...
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Casuals is a sports podcast for everyone, from the sports-curious to the sports-obsessed. Host Katie Nolan is joined by a rotating cast of friends from across sports, comedy, and entertainment to banter about the week’s biggest stories and help turn the experience of being a sports fan from homework to recess. So, if you’re a person who likes sports but doesn’t want to be yelled at by old men in suits, Casuals is for you!
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Yannis Pappas Hour

Yannis Pappas

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As the world burns, a noble Greek rises from the ashes to defend what's left. Join us every Saturday for your weekly news served hot and fresh off a paper plate— a foreshadowing about the state of things. Yanni leaves no sacred cows untouched.
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Please join me in embarking on the Harvard Classics Series by Dr. Charles Elliot. This series dates back to around 1910 and is a collection of literature that I believe needs to be revived and rediscovered. I look forward to reading and discussing all 50 volumes with you as we learn about the great ideas of those who came before us. In this series, we will dive into Greek and Roman history, the American Founders, works from Francis Bacon, John Milton, and many more. We will cover Shakespeare ...
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Tom Carvel — ice cream king, business tycoon, the man who brought us Fudgie the Whale. His voice was one that could sink a thousand ships, yet his was the voice of Carvel. “Who better to sell my ice cream than me?” he reasoned. And he was right. In the 1970s and ‘80s you’d hear him calling out “Buy one, get one free!” deals during commercial breaks. It was precisely that lack of Madison Avenue polish that made you believe Carvel was kindly, grandfatherly, a regular guy who just happened to m ...
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FratChat Podcast

Carlos Garcia and Chris Moore

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This is the weekly episodic podcast co-hosted by former fraternity brothers, and now comedians in their 30's, Carlos Garcia and Chris Moore. Tune in each week as Carlos and Chris focus on different topics, with their own comedic twist. Catch them chat news, pop culture, hilarious past pledging stories and more. So join us! Grab a drink, relax. Take off your pants if you'd like. This is the FratChat Podcast!
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This video is a preview lasting 4:14 Minutes. TO SEE THESE SHOWS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, PLEASE VISIT http://www.celebrategreece.com/products/25-modern-greece-channel THE GREEK HOLOCAUST: 1915-1922 - Chronicles the modern day genocide of the Greeks of the Pontos and Micra Asia (Asia Minor) by the Mulsim Ottoman Turks. When it was finally over over 1.5 million Greeks were dead. THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE: 1915-1923 - Chronicles the Muslim Ottoman Turks commiting the first case of modern day genocide an ...
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The Ancients

History Hit

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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.
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Gangster House

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Mike Thevis was the son of Greek immigrants, living the American Dream in 1970s Atlanta. He was married and had five kids. He owned one of the largest homes in Atlanta, full of fine art and exquisite furnishings. He built a highly successful business empire. But Thevis made many enemies along the way. This is the story of Mike Thevis, family man, and one of the most notorious criminals you’ve never heard of.
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Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present. New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can get in touch with us at [email protected] A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The An ...
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SNAPPED is a brutally honest inquiry into historically white sororities and fraternities at American universities. After sharing her own harrowing experience as an Alpha Phi sister in season one, host Lucy Taylor passes the microphone to SNAPPED listeners to tell their own stories, illustrating the rampant racism, slut shaming, and hazing that continue to plague these institutions. The result is a plea for parents, college students, and potential new members to hear what sororities and frate ...
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The 580 Show

Josh Hendrickson

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580 Barbell is the strongest gym in the Beaver County area of Pennsylvania. We are primarily a strength gym, but are open to any and all backgrounds of fitness! We also own and operate a supplement company. Join us as we talk shop about everything fitness related and more!
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The Bible was first translated into English some time in the 7th century by an unnamed monk known to us as the Venerable Bede. This was the Old English version and the work of translation from Vulgate Latin into Middle English was taken up again in the 14th century by the famous religious dissenter John Wycliffe. Modern translations date from the 16th century onwards and these were sourced from Greek and Hebrew versions as well as Latin. Most translations are made by a large group of scholar ...
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Plumfield Moms

Plumfield Moms

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We are sisters in Christ who became friends over a shared love of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, found especially in good and great books. Our primary vocation is that of marriage and motherhood, but we feel a secondary call, as educators and homeschool moms, to walk with families who are seeking to help form souls who are capable of responding to the vocation God has called them to. Our objective is to form our children and grandchildren to the best of our ability, and in so doing share what ...
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The World English Bible (also known as WEB) is a public domain translation of the Bible that is currently in draft form. Work on the World English Bible began in 1997 and was known as the American Standard Version 1997. The New Testament is considered complete and is available in print.The World English Bible project was started to produce a modern English Bible version that is not copyrighted, does not use archaic English (such as the KJV), or is not translated in Basic English (such as the ...
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BlazinRy Radio

Ryan Holmes

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BlazinRy Radio is an entertainment show powered by Blog Talk Radio. The episodes begin by covering the hot topics of the day in entertainment, news, and sports. BlazinRy host Ryan Holmes then chats with today's hottest and funniest artists and entertainers. Recent guests include hip-hop legend Biz Markie ("Just a Friend"), Grammy nominee Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup), Sanjaya Malakar (American Idol), Emmy Winner and Tony nominee Tammy Blanchard (Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows, How to Suc ...
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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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The needy ones for human rights, take action, so say the Asian, the Hispanic, the Jew, the African, the European, the American, the Catholic, the Muslim, the French, the Greek, the Irish, the Rabbi, the Priest, the Sheikh, the Gay, the Straight, the Preacher, the privileged, the homeless, the Teacher, the needy ones. They hear, they all hear the speaking of the human right, the freedom, the females, the trader, the empowerment, the money, the poverty and PEP Forum join the discussion.
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Discover Adept English, the modern way to learn to speak English. Our goal is to help you speak English fluently. The Adept English language teaching approach is to learn through listening. We publish two new English audio lessons, with full transcripts, weekly. Every one of our English lessons will help you learn to speak English in ways that are interesting and lead to success. We have lots of podcasts, at all difficulty levels, on many topics, suitable for all listeners, ready for you to ...
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The Millie Podcast

Millie Travels

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Now, more than ever, there is a thirst for meaning and substance. People want to go beyond scrolling, scripted reality and filters and get to the heart of the story. The Millie Podcast is for women who want to rip up the script and explore new ideas, places, and possibilities. Each episode, Millie Travels creator & Millie podcast host, Chelsea Brown will introduce us to an extraordinary woman who inspires a new way of thinking and invites us to see the world in a different way. Think about i ...
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Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this program, we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profoun ...
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Vol. I: The Colonial Period. Charles Austin Beard was the most influential American historian of the early 20th century. He published hundreds of monographs, textbooks and interpretive studies in both history and political science. He graduated from DePauw University in 1898, where he met and eventually married Mary Ritter Beard, one of the founders of the first Greek-letter society for women, Kappa Alpha Theta. Many of his books were written in collaboration with his wife, whose own interes ...
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This Podcast covers tabletop wargaming specifically between 1815 and 1933. I will be having guests on to discover what they are working on, having discussions regarding tabletop wargaming and doing some historical deep dives into some of the periods during this wargaming era. On Twitter @shotandshield Thru Email [email protected] On YouTube, search Shot and Shield This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-g ...
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Despite being named Hercules which is one of the oldest stories Walt Disney has adapted so far, in typical Disney fashion many of the details are glossed over or outright changed. For example the story of Megara is far more tragic than anything revealed in the movie (for obvious reasons). We also talk at length about the differences between the Rom…
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f. The Communication of Idioms g. The Flesh of Christ C. THE EARTHLY LIFE OF JESUS a. The Annunciation Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevat…
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Known as the barbarians of the north, the Scythians were expert horsemen that roamed the great steppe of Eurasia more than 2,000 years ago. But how much do we know about them? In today's episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Owen Rees to explore this infamous nomadic culture who wore trousers, wielded bows and arrows and boasted A…
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This past weekend voters in Kosovo went to the polls in an election that many saw as critical for the future of its relations with the US and the EU, but also when it comes to stalled talks with Serbia to normalize ties. Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who has pushed hardline policies vis-a-vis Kosovo’s Serbs, won the general election, but his party fe…
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Two transgender girls, eight inspectors general, and the American Civil Liberties Union are some of the latest to sue President Donald Trump. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a new chair. Experts are worried that incoming rainfall could sweep away debris from last month’s wildfires in Southern California. A beloved craft retailer is c…
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We’ll start with the latest on the confirmation process for President Donald Trump’s controversial leadership picks. The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s phone call with Trump was “positive and constructive.” Two countries are leading the effort to save the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. We’ll tell you how many undocum…
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Diane’s References C is for Cowboy by Eugene Gagliano Four Wheels West by Eugene Gagliano Esther Morris picture books The Viaduct Murder by Ronald Knox Tanya’s References A is for Arches by Becky Hall By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman Alice and Wonderland by Lewis Carol Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis The Big Wave by Pearl S. Buck Sarah Kim’…
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We break down what federal judges could do if their orders are ignored by the Trump administration. The US defense secretary has some bad news for Ukraine. The first inflation picture for 2025 isn’t pretty. A rainy forecast renews debris slide fears in Southern California, as winter storms hit parts of the eastern US. Plus, how is congestion pricin…
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Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM - Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to work with Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to cut staff and limit hiring - Marc Fogel was a history teacher and is now free from Russian prison-Uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire builds…
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An AP reporter was reportedly barred from an event at the Oval Office, because the news agency is still using the name “Gulf of Mexico.” We’ll explain why Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to end the ceasefire in Gaza. NASA may be able to bring back two stranded astronauts earlier than expected. Plus, more than a hundred fis…
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Send us a text nside Beautiful RALSTON COLLEGE - A New Vision for Higher Education! Come Join The Fellowship! RALSTON COLLEGE: Check them out here! Ralston College: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma?utm_source=rptc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=student_recruitment_2425 @RalstonCollegeSavannah My trip to Ralston College was amazing. The students …
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Elon Musk and President Donald Trump held a Q and A in the Oval Office, defending their moves to overhaul the federal government. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is meeting his European counterparts today to talk about Ukraine and European security. We’ll hear from the American who was freed from Russian detention after more than three years. A cong…
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Plus, who isn’t in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On Today’s Episode: Trump Orders Plans for ‘Large Scale’ Work Force Cuts and Expands Musk’s Power, by Theodore Schleifer and Madeleine Ngo Johnson ‘Wholeheartedly’ Agrees With Trump’s Spending Cuts, Undermining Congress, by Karoun Demirjian and Maya C. Miller Russia Releases U.S. Prisoner After Talks…
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Rome’s victory did more than defeat a rival; it annihilated the one power that had stood as its greatest obstacle. With its most formidable enemy wiped from the map, the balance of power in central Italy shifted permanently. No force remained to contain Rome’s ambition. The republic had proven its ability to wage long, brutal war and emerge stronge…
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For the past decade, Cyprus, the EU’s easternmost state and the closest to the Middle East, has stood as one of the EU’s frontline states when it comes to the migration crisis. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza are now raising new questions about migration and regional security. Nicholas Ioannides, the Depu…
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This is the story of Suleiman the Magnificent's attempt to conquer Malta, the headquarters of a Catholic military order that had become a thorn in his side. They were known as the Knights Hospitaller, and the siege to come would pit Grand Master Jean de Valette and his force of outnumbered defenders against an elite Ottoman army. For this, we're jo…
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Israel’s prime minister is threatening an end to the ceasefire agreement if Hamas doesn’t release more hostages on schedule. An American teacher wrongfully detained in Moscow has been released back to the US. The second in a trio of storms will likely send snow and ice to the Midwest and parts of the Northeast. We’ll tell you why the Department of …
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Hello! Welcome to the podcast that survived a Super Bowl party in Philly. Today, Katie ponders what happens when Swifties experience sports heartbreak for the first time, and calls for empathy and support. Then Mina Kimes joins the show (10:58) to break down Nelly, the Chainsmokers, and a wild week of Super Bowl Parties in New Orleans, score bugs, …
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Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk has been granted access to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s systems. We’ll tell you how Steve Bannon pleaded to a second criminal conviction. This flu season has been the most intense in 15 years. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on Capitol Hill today. Plus, the FBI says it’s…
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President Donald Trump is meeting with Jordan’s King, as he adds pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan. We’ll talk through some of the legal challenges the Trump administration is juggling. Retaliation tariffs could cost Americans. A small jet owned by the lead singer of Mötley Crüe has crashed in Arizona. Plus, it was another big ratings year for…
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Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM - Musk’s offer for $97.4 B OpenAI could end up costing Sam Altman - Hamas has postponed the next hostage release, Trump urged Israel to cancel the ceasefire and "let all hell break out" - Trump Says He May Cut Aid to Jordan and Egypt if They Don’t Take Gazans, King Abdullah to me…
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President Donald Trump says he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Trump has also been raising concerns with his comments about Ukraine’s future. Winter weather is bringing a significant ice storm to parts of the US. We’ll look at what could happen next as the FDA considers banning a chemical used in hair straightening products…
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We’re coming to you from the sidelines of the 6th Delphi Forum in Washington DC, a two-day conference organized by HALC, Kathimerini’s English Edition, and the Delphi Economic Forum today, where the spotlight is on Greece, Cyprus, Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. This is a region at the crossroads of three continents and at the heart…
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Plus, a surprise animated hit. On Today’s Episode: White House Failed to Comply With Court Order, Judge Rules, by Mattathias Schwartz Adams May Get His Charges Dropped, but His Re-election Fight Remains, by Dana Rubinstein, Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Jeffery C. Mays Hamas Postpones Release of More Hostages “Until Further Notice,” by Lara Jakes, Ronen …
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President Donald Trump has told Israel to say “all bets are off” if Hamas doesn’t release hostages on Saturday. The Justice Department wants all charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. Google Maps has changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for US users. Elon Musk is looking to buy OpenAI. Plus, we’ll tell you which …
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In part one of this two-part interview, trumpeter, composer, and 2024 NEA Jazz Master Terence Blanchard speaks about his deep musical roots in New Orleans and how the city’s rich traditions shaped his artistry. He reflects on growing up in a household filled with music, his early piano lessons, and the pivotal moment when he switched to trumpet aft…
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Though the Ottomans fell at the end, their five-month stand shattered Russia’s momentum so completely that the road to Constantinople was never taken. The Tsar’s armies, bloodied and exhausted, were forced to settle for negotiation instead of conquest. The treaty that followed carved up what remained of European Turkey, stripping the empire of its …
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In this episode, I explore Meditations 3.7, where Marcus Aurelius reminds us that nothing should take priority over Virtue. Many misunderstand Stoicism as a philosophy of detachment, resilience, and isolation, but in truth, it is profoundly prosocial. Being a Stoic means fulfilling our roles within the broader human community, not retreating from i…
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Excerpted from Lesson 6 presented on March 23, 2023: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Series 3, by Fr. Peter Heers "The inner area of the Church will not be trod upon; it will be protected from the attacks of the Antichrist. The outer area of the Church will be trod upon. The inner area of the Church i…
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A federal judge has temporarily extended a pause on President Donald Trump’s so-called federal buyout plan. More than a dozen states are suing to block federal cuts to research funding. A new bird flu variant has scientists on high alert. Trump’s deportation plan may be facing a steep challenge. Plus, rain, snow and ice are on the way to parts of t…
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We start by breaking down Hamas’ latest accusations that Israel violated the ceasefire and hostage release deal. The federal government may be hindering commercial real estate’s recovery. Farmers and agricultural groups are weighing in on America’s egg crisis. A fiery explosion rocked a large chemical plant facility in Pennsylvania. And, we’ll tell…
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Hamas says it's postponing the next release of hostages held in Gaza, accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire deal. We’ll look at how President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs could impact American trade partners. The US military is using spy planes to track down Mexican drug cartels near the southern border. Back-to-back winter storms this week a…
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China’s retaliatory tariffs for the US come into effect today, as President Donald Trump is promising more. Elon Musk is now going after a federal financial watchdog. Ukraine's president says he could be ready to negotiate with Russia’s leader. We’ll tell you some of the bright spots from this year’s Super Bowl commercials. Plus, fewer people are g…
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Have you ever wondered what happened after Brexit? Did disaster strike the UK's trade, immigration, and travel? In this episode, we examine key Brexit vocabulary and explore how changes in the UK economy, trade rules, and travel affect everyday life. You'll learn all about simple wordshttps://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-…
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Josh Steffen is a drummer of over 30 years, and the creator of "INFO-METAL" which blends the worlds of Metal and Conspiracy, specifically the Alex Jones vintage years. In this episode we talk music, metal and conspiracy. Follow Josh at https://www.youtube.com/@joshsteffen https://www.tiktok.com/@josh.steffen https://www.facebook.com/joshsteffendrum…
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Over the last seven or eight years, I have paid close attention to S. D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series. While I deeply enjoy his books, I’m even more captivated by what he writes to parents about his creative purpose and approach. I first discovered Smith during a season when my children were very young, and I was searching for stories to…
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The land around you isn’t just a backdrop to your spiritual practice. It’s an active, sacred force you can call upon in your rituals. In this episode, I share how to connect with the land where you live, the places you visit, and even the Earth you bring home with you. No matter where you are, whether it feels spiritually vibrant or disconnected, r…
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Plus, why golden retrievers keep losing. On Today’s Episode: Busy Presidential Day Ends at the Super Bowl, by Erica L. Green Trump Orders Treasury Secretary to Stop Minting Pennies, by Yan Zhuang and Erica L. Green 36 Hours After Russell Vought Took Over Consumer Bureau, He Shut Its Operations, by Stacy Cowley Vance Says ‘Judges Aren’t Allowed to C…
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Employees at a federal financial watchdog have been told to work from home as its DC headquarters shuts down. As President Donald Trump’s controversial changes mount up, so are the legal challenges. One team put in a dominant performance at the Super Bowl last night. Israel has finished withdrawing from a key road dividing Gaza. Plus, we’ll tell yo…
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Belgian resistance was not supposed to exist. The German war machine had counted on speed... on smashing through the Low Countries unopposed. Instead, Belgian troops stood and fought, throwing the invasion off balance. What should have been a relentless advance became a grinding struggle, costing the Germans precious days. Those lost days gave Fran…
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Koto musician and 2024 National Heritage Fellow June Kuramoto shares her remarkable journey from Japan to Los Angeles, recounting the challenges of adapting to a new culture as a young child and how a chance encounter with the koto reconnected her with her heritage. Kuramoto discusses her rise as one of the few koto masters in America, her deep exp…
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Weaving Europe, Crafting the Museum: Textiles, history and ethnography at the Museum of European Cultures, Berlin (Bloomsbury, 2023) by Dr. Magdalena Buchczyk delves into the history and the changing material culture in Europe through the stories of a basket, a carpet, a waistcoat, a uniform, and a dress. The focus on the objects from the collectio…
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A few months after Russia’s President Putin invaded Ukraine, Russia and Turkey used a nuclear project to sidestep US sanctions. In short, Moscow slipped billions of dollars through US banks into Turkey, from which the money could bankroll Russian state initiatives. Now US prosecutors are eyeing $2 billion worth of Russian funds that are stuck at JP…
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80 years ago, on the rocky volcanic island of Iwo Jima, the vicious battle for the Pacific reached ever bloodier crescendos. As Allied forces crossed the Rhine in Europe, American Marines won a costly victory on Iwo Jima in their island-hopping campaign towards the Japanese mainland. For the latest instalment of our 'D-Day to Berlin' series, we're …
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Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM - Federal judges have blocked major portions of Trump’s early agenda, SCOUS showdowns loom - TikTok negotiations start with Oracle, Amazon and Microsoft signaling interest in a deal - Trump & Putin spoke about ending Ukraine war - Israel Troops Withdraw From Key Zone Bisecting Ga…
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Is Mulan the first movie that completely bypasses the "Disney Proxy" where a child is separated from their parents? Instead, Mulan is a bit older than other Disney protagonists, and willingly leaves in place of her father. This turns the Disney Proxy theory on its head, and stands out as the first big exception to what has otherwise been a very con…
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