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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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Why don't women's clothes have more pockets? Who are the female writers and artists my education forgot to include? How does a woman go about seizing control of her government? What was it like to be a female slave and how did the lucky ones escape? When did women get to put their own name on their credit cards? Is the life of a female spy as glamorous as Hollywood has led me to believe? In short, what were the women doing all that time? I explore these and other questions in this thematic a ...
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Covert

Audioboom Studios

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Covert takes listeners on a heart-pounding journey through the most dangerous military operations of all time. From the assassination of Osama Bin Laden and how two Israeli snipers foiled Syria’s plan to develop a nuclear bomb, to the real story that inspired the movie Black Hawk Down and the harrowing tale of a British Major’s escape from 2,000 heavily armed militants, you'll be brought to the front line of history’s greatest special forces missions.
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The intersection of geopolitics and theopolitics: A View from the Bunker is a weekly discussion of physical manifestations of the eternal war hosted by Derek P. Gilbert, a Christian, husband and father, and the author of the groundbreaking books 'The Second Coming of Saturn,' 'Last Clash of the Titans,' 'Bad Moon Rising,' and 'The Great Inception,' and co-author with wife Sharon K. Gilbert of 'Veneration' and 'Giants, Gods & Dragons.' Derek has been a professional broadcaster since 1980, wit ...
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Uncover the mysteries of the past on Archaeological Context with Dr Noah. From deciphering the symbolism of tattoos found on prehistoric mummies to uncovering the heartbreaking tales behind the looting of Syria’s antiquities or the food and training habits of Roman gladiators, each episode offers a captivating exploration of the fascinating world of archaeology. Join me as we explore intriguing research from around the globe, going beyond mere objects and excavations to uncover the rich cult ...
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Global Treasures

Abigail Vacca and Keith Berthiaume

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Global Treasures is an overview of the history, legends, and people that make the UNESCO world heritage sites so unique. Join us every other Wednesday as we travel the world, exploring each of these incredible sites.
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Lawyering Peace

Dr. Paul R. Williams

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Peace negotiations and post-conflict justice pursuits: Behind the Scenes 📹 Hosted by experienced peace negotiator and Founder of the Public International Law & Policy Group, Dr. Paul R. Williams.
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Thin End of the Wedge explores life in the ancient Middle East. There are many wonderful stories we can tell about those people, their communities, the gritty reality of their lives, their hopes, fears and beliefs. We can do that through the objects they left behind and the cities where they once lived. Our focus is on the cultures that used cuneiform (“wedge-shaped”) writing, so mostly on ancient Iraq and nearby regions from about 3000 BC to about 100 AD. Thin End of the Wedge brings you ex ...
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World and Wars

Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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"World and Wars" is your passport to a riveting exploration of global conflicts with host Aditi Prasad. Discover the triumphs, tragedies, and untold stories behind history's most significant battles. The podcast offers fresh insights into socio-political dynamics, military strategies, and enduring legacies. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about global wars, this podcast provides an engaging and educational journey. This podcast is a production of Hindustan Times.
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Love Anyway

Preemptive Love

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Our world runs on fear. The loudest voices tell you to be afraid of anyone who’s different. But there’s another way. And it starts with each of us. Love Anyway is a podcast pushing beyond the simple narrative of “us vs them.” Join us as we explore how ordinary people from the Middle East to Mexico, from Venezuela to the US are making the extraordinary choice to love in the face of fear. Love Anyway is produced by Preemptive Love.
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In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this 8-part series, The Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I tell stories about the East and the West that I think help both understand each other, seriously. These stories almost always connect history, culture, international relations, current affairs, and often the influences on and the interests of people who shape these stories. I wrote two books: “Egypt on the Brink” (Yale, 2010), which luckily turned out to be an international bestseller as it was published three months before Egypt’s 2011 uprising. The book tells the story of Egypt from the ...
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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcast

Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus and Bob Nixon

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Between The Lines is a weekly syndicated half-hour radio newsmagazine featuring progressive perspectives on national and international political, economic and social issues. Since 1991, Between The Lines has provided in-depth, timely analysis on a wide range of political, economic and social issues including: the history and consequences of two U.S. wars with Iraq; increasing disparity in wealth in the U.S.; coverage of the global social justice movement and related protests challenging the ...
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Rose Warfare

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100% independent podcast dedicated to covering war, civil unrest, revolutions, working class politics, organized crime, military history, extremism and more. instagram.com/rose.warfare
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The Women's War

Cool Zone Media

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These are...not optimistic times for most Americans. Across the world, the dangers of climate change and the terror of creeping authoritarianism present an increasing danger to all of us. After covering this degeneration for four years, Robert Evans went looking for hope. He found it in the unlikeliest of places: Northeast Syria, in a region known as Rojava that’s become host to a feminist, anti-authoritarian revolution.When you’ve heard about these folks in the mainstream media, they’re usu ...
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History Of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria is the masterwork of one of the fathers of modern egyptology. This work, in twelve volumes, was translated from the French original, “Histoire ancienne des peuples de l’Orient classique” and published in 1903-1904. Maspero was a largely self-taught master of hieroglyphic translation. In November 1880, he was placed at the head of a French archeological mission, which developed later into the Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale. M ...
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Chris Robinson is a stand-up comedian who believes freedom of speech includes all of the things society pressures us not say. "We live in a world where brilliant people with unlimited resources fail to solve basic problems because we're too afraid to admit what our real problems are to begin with." In this show Chris and his comedian buddies cover everything from bombing in Syria to bombing on stage at a hookah bar in front of an all millennial, lesbian wedding party.
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Ithaca Bound

Ithacabound.com

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Ithaca Bound was a podcast hosted by Andrew Schiestel that explored history and mythology in the Mediterranean Basin. From March 22, 2021 to January 21, 2022, 188 episodes were published.
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#KadalPura #History #Facts Subscribe: https://bit.ly/KadalpuraChannel உலகில் வரலாறு என்பது ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் நிகழ்ந்து கொண்டே தான் இருக்கிறது. ஆனால் ஒவ்வொரு நிகழ்வும் ஆவணப்படுத்துவது இல்லை ஆவணப்படுத்துவது அனைத்தையும் எல்லோரும் அடுத்த தலைமுறைக்கு கடத்துவது இல்லை. அதனால் எங்களது முயற்சியாக தமிழின் வரலாறு, தமிழினத்தின் வரலாறு, உலக வரலாறு, உலக அதிசய நிகழ்வுகள், மற்றும் அறிவுசார் காணொளிகள் என அனைத்தையும் உங்களது பார்வைக்கு கொண்டு வருவதற்காக கடல் புறா #KadalPura உழைக்கும்
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International Soccer Preview by Soccerphiles Canada previews upcoming tournaments and qualifications in international soccer. We offer a thorough history of each team we preview and do a deep dive into each team's for the specific stage of the tournament we are previewing. So, for example, if we are previewing the 2023 Asian Cup finals, we do a deep dive into each team's history at the Asian Cup finals. For tournaments, we also produce an episode for the players of each team. We hope listene ...
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Have you ever heard something about Islam that made you double take? Questions like “With our political climate, will my children be Muslim?” or “If God is the Most Merciful, why does Hellfire exist?” Welcome to DoubleTake, Yaqeen Institute's new podcast exploring Islamic topics that give us pause. Join our host Mohamad Zaoud and array of experts and scholars as they address these tough questions and topics by exploring the bigger picture through current events, pop culture, and practical ap ...
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We think of serial killers when we hear the word psychopath, but the vast majority are not in prison, but walking among us. Lacking a conscience, they leave a path of destruction and despair as they pass through life. There is no doubt that there is at least one psychopath in your life. You may not even yet know it, as psychopaths are very charming and persuasive. Your partner, your coworker, your boss, your neighbor – any one of them may be a psychopath. Psychopaths pursue their chosen vict ...
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Psychopath In Your Life Podcast will give you insight into the mind of the everyday psychopath, the one for whom you may work, the one whom you may run into in the grocery store or at the gym, or possibly the one with whom you live. The purpose of the podcast is to give you a unique way to identify and how to deal with psychopaths.
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The Caravan

Hoover Institution

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The Caravan Podcast provides discussions of politics and culture in the Middle East and the Islamic World with regard to the challenges for American foreign policy.
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Harvard Islamica Podcast

Harvard Islamic Studies

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Harvard Islamica, the podcast of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University, explores topics related to the scholarly study of Islam and Muslim societies at Harvard and beyond.
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New from Reboot, the Kitchen Radio podcast brings listeners to the table of communities from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia for intergenerational stories of community life and ritual practices from guests who are part of a rising renaissance of creative food projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Hosted by Regine Basha and Nathalie Basha, the series premieres in April 2023. Subscribe now to catch them all and be the first to know about our upcomin ...
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Conflict Zone from the LSE

Conflict Zone from the LSE

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Cutting edge research into the drivers of intractable conflict. Our researchers bring together the big ideas and concepts needed to understand the causes of organised violence in the twenty-first century. We expose the political economy of organised violence: the networks of money and power that stand behind many of the world's trouble spots. Produced by the Conflict Research Programme, an international research project funded by the UK Department of International Development.
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Branch 251

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Branch 251 takes you to the heart of the world’s first criminal trial dealing with atrocity crimes committed by Syrian officials. Now also in Arabic! Prosecutors in the German city of Koblenz accuse two alleged henchmen of the Syrian government of crimes against humanity committed at ‘Branch 251’ detention center near Damascus. Branch 251 gives you a biweekly update on the trial. With portraits of the main protagonists. Commentary, analysis, and testimony from the courtroom. Especially from ...
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Inside Kurdistan brings insight to cultural and political developments in the Autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq for an international audience. We focus on a broad range of topics related to Kurdish culture, bringing context and coverage through interviews with experts and first-hand accounts to help provide a responsible perspective on what's happening in the region, Iraq and the Middle East as a whole.
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Book Nomad is a monthly podcast by Muslims for those who love reading, culture and the occasional tough question! Each episode, we explore a book, dive into its themes and see how it applies to our real lives and communities. Instagram: @booknomadpodcast
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Utah's Fireside Chats

Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy

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The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy is proud to present Fireside Chats! These fireside chats are short conversations with Utah’s citizen diplomats who are reformulating the American worldview by bringing their global experience back home. We hope that the embers of this conversation will light a fire in you to also make the global - local.
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PREVIEW: #UKRAINE: Conversation with colleague Jeff McCausland of CBS News regarding the private, non-military contractors working in the Ukraine war to maintain weapons systems and armor -- and the roles they play both inside Ukraine and in allied nations nearby. More details to follow later. 1942 Italy…
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Since 2011 the Syrian civil war, with armed confrontations between regime and various opposition forces, led to a traumatic process that has strained the ethnic and social fabric of the country. Much of Syria lies in ruins, and also its archaeological heritage has been a major casualty of the conflict, especially regarding the deliberate destructio…
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Since 2011 the Syrian civil war, with armed confrontations between regime and various opposition forces, led to a traumatic process that has strained the ethnic and social fabric of the country. Much of Syria lies in ruins, and also its archaeological heritage has been a major casualty of the conflict, especially regarding the deliberate destructio…
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This is the 2nd of 3 episodes on Marie Antoinette. She is now queen, but it's not as fabulous as it sounds because her marriage needs counseling and her household budget is out of control. Though she did spend a lot, she spent far less than she was blamed for, especially during the infamous necklace affair, in which some ingenious criminals pulled …
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GGOOD EVENING: The show begins in Gaza, expressing doubts about the effectiveness of diplomacy in the region. We then move to campuses across the United States, wishing the Class of 2024 well after a challenging year marked by the pandemic, disorder, and issues related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), as well as the ongoing conflict in Ga…
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#SPACEX: The complicated schedule for the lunar landing 2026. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/the-plan-for-spacexs-first-demo-in-orbit-refueling-mission-of-starship/ 1886 Robur the ConquerorBy John Batchelor
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#PHILIPPINES: Water cannon and ramming. Rebecca Grant, vice president of the Lexington Institute,@GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/30/asia/china-water-cannon-damages-philippines-ship-intl-hnk-ml/index.html 1922 ManilaBy John Batchelor
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#PRC: Job openings listed without any real jobs. Anne Stevenson-Yang, author of the upcoming Wild Ride: China's Short-Lived Experiment in Capitalism, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-communist-party-will-hold-key-third-plenum-july-2024-04-30/ 1900…
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#RUSSIA: Africa (WAGNER GROUP) Corps paid in Blood Gold & What is to be done? Michael Bernstam, Hoover Institution. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/04/27/raab-investigate-blood-gold-trade-bankrolling-russia/ 1900 Central African RepublicBy John Batchelor
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#PRC: IS THERE Tesla Leverage on Musk's SpaceX?. . Rick Fisher, senior fellow of the International Assessment and Strategy Center. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/tesla-stock-rises-after-ceo-musk-scores-big-in-china-during-short-visit/ar-AA1nSrNz 1941 DetroitBy John Batchelor
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#EU: Brussels, nest of spies. Theresa Fallon, director of the Center for Russia Europe Asia Studies, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill https://www.ft.com/content/6c115d61-7948-457e-ace9-f65c3cbb6ee9 1911 BrusselsBy John Batchelor
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#PRC: State Manufacturing subsidies no longer. Chris Riegel, CEO #SCALA˽REPORT: Chris Riegel CEO Scala.com @Stratacache.. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/chinas-factory-services-activity-growth-slows-in-april/ar-AA1nTJAV 1931 Chinese SovietBy John Batchelor
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#StateThinking: Farewell to the burdened Class of 2024 @MaryKissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/01/nyregion/columbia-university-protests 1912 Stanford crewBy John Batchelor
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#StateThinking: Gaza diplomacy doubts. @MaryKissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/parties-see-hope-for-a-gaza-cease-fire-maybe-this-time-it-will-work/ar-AA1nRXem 1921 Road to RamallahBy John Batchelor
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PREVIEW: #SYRIA: Conversation with colleague Josh Rogin of the Washington Post regarding the apparent intention of the Biden Administration to abandon the Syrian battlefield to the Assad regime -- leaving our allies, the Kurds and the Syrian opposition in the diaspora, without support. More details to follow later. 1860 Damascus…
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PREVIEW: #INDIA: Conversation with colleague Sadanand Dhume of AEI and WSJ regarding the ongoing seven-week Indian election -- and exploring the reasons behind the absence of corruption stories in a country where jokes about corrupt politicians needing a washing machine to become acceptable again are commonplace. More details to follow tonight. 186…
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PREVIEW: #EU: #ESPIONAGE: Conversation with colleague Theresa Fallon in Brussels regarding the sudden revelation of PRC spies throughout the EU and UK, especially focusing on one PRC agent, a dual German/Chinese passport holder, who has been an aide to the leading AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) candidate for the EU Parliament, Maximilian Krah. M…
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PREVIEW: #LUNAR: Conversation with colleague Bob Zimmerman regarding the NASA timeline for a manned moon mission. With the critical role of Starships in the mission, the proposed 2026 launch date appears increasingly unlikely, raising the question of what steps need to be taken to address this issue. More details to follow tonight 1950…
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Are you looking towards the UK as you consider graduate schools in archaeology? This week, Doug gives us a rundown on how the system “over there” works, and we compare it to the US system. Even though both countries speak English, many words mean different things when the systems collide - you have been warned! Transcripts For rough transcripts of …
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Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS (youtube.com) The Jesuits Spanish Sons Of The Dirty Moors – Religion – Nigeria (nairaland.com) When Moors Rescued Europe From The Dark Ages – Activist Post Moors – New World Encyclopedia WW2 HOLOHOAX: The Multi-Decade Crime Spree Against Humanity Unravels – Th…
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Ashkenazi Jews Descend From 350 People, Scientists Say – Science & Health – Haaretz.com Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS (youtube.com) The Jesuits Spanish Sons Of The Dirty Moors – Religion – Nigeria (nairaland.com) When Moors Rescued Europe From The Dark Ages – Activist Post Moors – New Worl…
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The Society of Jesus -Jesuits = MILITARY Organization -NOT a religious order. - Psychopath In Your Life Ashkenazi Jews Descend From 350 People, Scientists Say - Science & Health - Haaretz.com Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS (youtube.com) The Jesuits Spanish Sons Of The Dirty Moors - Religion…
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