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Brought to you by Lauren Kay - Consultant Lawyer, Human Design Guide, Career Strategist & Alchemist. Welcome to Legally Different. Your host, Lauren, will empower and equip you to embrace your own legally different path, simply by being you and leveraging what makes you unique. If you’re ready to find, create or evolve your soul aligned career, this podcast is for you. You can expect solo episodes and enlightening conversations with pioneering legal practitioners and entrepreneurs who have s ...
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Lawyer-Humans at LayRoots, a law firm that helps fellow adventurers live an awesome life. Come along on our journey as partners in life and business, as we grow our business, day-by-day. We talk about marriage, the outdoors, marketing, common problems we see, #boatlife, and #floatiefriday
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Human Rights Lawyers

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Immerse yourself in the inspiring world of human rights lawyers as you explore their vital role in securing justice, protecting the vulnerable and upholding human dignity. Join us at https://humanrights-lawyer.com/ for in-depth discussions with leading experts, firsthand accounts of momentous cases, and insights into the challenges and victories of these unsung heroes. Sign up now to be at the forefront of the fight for justice!
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Can human rights make our societies better? This podcast explores the most important human rights issues of the day through engaging and accessible interviews with high-profile guests and straightforward guides to key concepts and key events. Presented by leading human rights lawyer Adam Wagner.
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Welcome to Trial Stories, an informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I'm your host, Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. I am the founder of Frekhtman & Associates. We have offices in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. You can find me on my website https://866attylaw.com.
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Tahmina Talks Immigration is a talk show all about US immigration laws hosted by Tahmina Watson- Founder@WatsonImmigrationLaw, passionate #immigrationlawyer, #immigrationreform advocate 4 #entrepreneurs, author, blogger, radio show host, speaker mother&wife
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Mindfulness for the Legal Mind: a 10-minute talk plus 10 minutes of guided meditation. A brief refuge. The musings of a long-time lawyer, law professor, and mindfulness geek on lawyering from a mindful perspective. Tools to cultivate more joy, ease, and wellbeing in this crazy profession. Ideas to become even better at what you do, and save the world. A few minutes of peace every week, which you definitely deserve.
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"Two Lawyers and a Human" is a podcast for change leaders in the legal industry. In this podcast, we invite legal innovators and explore how to make lawyers adopt and embrace change: what is holding the legal industry back and how might we introduce and leverage best practices from other industries? Learn more about our workshops and events: https://www.change.legal/events
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Can we harness our ingenuity to elevate the human experience? Join technology lawyer and entrepreneur Fred Pinto as he explores the mindsets, stories and insights of leading entrepreneurs, thought leaders and innovators. https://fredpinto.com/
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Humble Jurist

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

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The Humble Jurist podcast by the J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS) "affirms the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction." It encourages attorneys and law students of faith, whatever faith that might be, to "strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law." About JRCLS: Within the ranks of the Law Society, you will find thousands of attorneys and other law school graduates from around the w ...
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Tune in to Brutal Honesty for inspiring stories of resilience and triumph. Join host Nick Rowley, a self-made trial lawyer, veteran, activist, author, and devoted husband and father, as he shares his remarkable journey from poverty and homelessness to success. Overcoming childhood trauma, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and a turbulent academic history, Nick's determination led him to join the military at 17, supported by the G.I. Bill through college and law school. As a trial lawyer, Nick ha ...
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Entitled

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Rights matter, but conversations about rights can be polarizing, confusing and frustrating. Lawyers and law professors Claudia Flores and Tom Ginsburg have traveled the world getting into the weeds of global human rights debates. On Entitled, they use that expertise to explore the stories and thorny questions around why rights matter and what’s the matter with rights. Entitled is produced with the support of University of Chicago Law School and Yale Law School, and is part of the award winni ...
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Michael Cowen and his guests explore critical topics distinctive to the legal profession - specifically focusing on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom.
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The Quest for Purpose and Fulfillment. Transform your life into its best version. In this show we are talking to people that made fundamental and transformational changes to their lives, overcame obstacles and became the person they truly are and want to be. They share their experience with you and help and motivate you to create your own Story. This is not a podcast for life hacks or "Get rich quick" Schemes. I believe, that for real improvement to happen you need to deeply understand yours ...
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The Trial Lawyers College Podcast talks to leading attorneys, TLC board members, and faculty about the ideas and the issues that are affecting trial lawyers today. The TLC podcast covers courtroom strategy, communicating with jurors, connecting with clients, methods that drive success, balancing healthy relationships with a busy practice and more.
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The Docket

Michael Spratt, Emilie Taman

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Criminal lawyer Michael Spratt and human rights and employment lawyer Emilie Taman discuss issues at the intersection of law, politics, and policy. What happens in our courts and the halls of power affects you. Feed your brain with answers to your most burning political and legal questions. Check out more at: www.michaelspratt.com And join the Docket's discord channel to chat and listen to live recordings: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ
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Welcome to the Strive To Be More Podcast! Join Human Rights Lawyer, Public Speaker and Fine Natural Hair ROCKS Founder Lavinia Latham as she shares solid advice with you about life, relationships, and personal growth. Tune in weekly for your personal dose of clarity and motivation to fuel your self-improvement journey.
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Your Undivided Attention

Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, The Center for Humane Technology

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In our podcast, Your Undivided Attention, co-hosts Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin and Daniel Barcay explore the unprecedented power of emerging technologies: how they fit into our lives, and how they fit into a humane future. Join us every other Thursday as we confront challenges and explore solutions with a wide range of thought leaders and change-makers — like Audrey Tang on digital democracy, neurotechnology with Nita Farahany, getting beyond dystopia with Yuval Noah Harari, and Esther Perel ...
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This podcast was created for lawyers however anyone who works with people will benefit from this content. Through inspiring interviews, courageous conversations and thoughtful commentary, Myrna and her guests shine a light on a critical ethical competency lawyers missed in law school: trauma-informed lawyering. This is a do-no-further-harm, relational approach to the practice of law which benefits you, your clients, your colleagues and the legal profession generally. For lawyers and non-lawy ...
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Welcome to Evolving Humans. You are a visionary. You are exploring the true nature of reality, and seek to contribute to the global awakening.You are connecting with more of your expanded human potential so you can improve your personal and professional life, but you are overwhelmed by the tsunami of information out there that doesn’t tell you how to achieve your goal. Join your host Julia Marie, and listen to stories from people just like you who have been where you are. Julia shares the wi ...
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Life can change in a flash, and the journey to recovery can be overwhelming. Dive deep into the stories of those who faced catastrophic injuries and emerged stronger, with renowned injury lawyer Clarke Speaks from Speaks Law Firm leading the way. In each episode, hear intimate interviews with survivors who've navigated the complex legal system with Clarke's expertise by their side, charting their path from despair to resilience. Discover how they found hope, purpose, and joy after their life ...
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Humans have been telling each other stories since before writing. Around fires, looking up at the stars, human beings found comfort and connection through imagination and stories. I'm Lynne Thompson -- Tech Writer, rising Voice Actor, and podcaster! I have always loved hearing people's stories, especially when they have overcome something, and then share it with the rest of us! So far the podcast has included stories on Overcoming Addiction, the Entrepreneur journey, Dealing with Mental Illn ...
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Legal News Wales, with the help of our special guests, explore the tools, insight and processes that can help law firms in Wales become more resilient, competitive and operationally efficient - whatever the climate throws at us. From technology, wellbeing, pricing, compliance, marketing and leadership to recruitment and retention, this podcast covers it all and is ideal for SME legal practices - including barristers chambers.
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What if you could hang out with an experienced employment lawyer who has represented businesses in disputes with employees, ask them about everyday business decisions that involve employees (hiring, firing, demotions, paying salaries, medical leave); then take an insight or two to help make sure you are following employment laws? Hosted by Karly Wannos, Esq. - employment lawyer and the founder of The Wannos Law Firm - The Employment Experience is an educational tool for business owners and H ...
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Very welcome to Rights Talks with Parul, and people worth listening to. Parul Sharma, is a Human Rights lawyer based in Sweden with extensive knowledge within rights based issues. Parul has successfully hosted a popular Swedish podcast on the UN Sustainability Goals, Agenda 2030. In this podcast you are going to listen to a number of experts, stakeholders, and forces within various rights issues. LGBT rights, the challenges of modern slavery, women’s rights, animal rights, right to a clean e ...
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Are you an HR Professional or employment lawyer? Do you love employment law? Employment Law Matters is presented by London employment law barrister Daniel Barnett. You'll learn how to deal with tricky, practical, employment law and HR issues in regular, weekly, bite-sized chunks.
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Welcome to Christianity on Trial, where the claims of Christianity are examined and judged by the rules of evidence as used in the court of law. Your host, Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, is a lawyer, a theologian, an author, and an accomplished defender of biblical Christianity. He is no stranger to the rules of evidence or the courtroom. As a lawyer he has successfully defended clients in the U.S. and Europe. So with our skeptical world for the prosecution and Dr. John Warwick Montgomery for ...
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Welcome to Cosmic Intelligence (formerly Spiritual But Not Ridiculous), a podcast that explores philosophy (Western and Vedic), consciousness, cosmology, spirituality, and technologies in the broadest sense—technologies of the sacred, of transformation, and of the mundane. As we enter this age of artificial intelligence (AI), we focus in particular on AI and its implications for humanity, questions of consciousness, AI safety and alignment, and what it means to be human in the 21st century, ...
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Human Seeking Human

Liz Collins and Xandy Schiefer

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/humanseekinghuman/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/humanseekinghuman/subscribe Liz and Alex read personal ads from old newspapers to explore how humans search for love. Click here to subscribe! https://anchor.fm/humanseekinghuman/subscribe
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At the Coalface is a series of conversations hosted by Philippe Rose. Philippe and his guests share stories about their life beyond the headlines of international affairs. They look for lessons learned about making an impact in the world as practitioners in diplomacy, international organisations, NGOs, journalism and the private sector. Many of Philippe's guests are connected by their common experience of taking time away from work to attend Fletcher School's Global Master of Arts Programme.
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Managing your law practice can be challenging. Marketing, time management, attracting clients and all the things (besides the cases) that you need to do, but aren't billable. Welcome to this edition of "the Un-Billable Hour" ...the law practice advisory podcast! This is where you'll get the information you need from expert guests and host Christopher Anderson.
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In this podcast series we delve into the extraordinary lives that often remain hidden in the shadows, as we uncover the captivating stories of those who have ventured into the depths of love, danced with the exhilaration of adventure, and triumphed over adversity. Through heartfelt conversations, and immersive storytelling we bring these narratives to light, revealing the beauty, resilience, and unwavering spirit that lies within each unique tale. Join us as we dive deep into the human exper ...
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Faith in Progress explores people, organizations, issues, and events in Northern Colorado from a multi-faith perspective. Your host, Hillel Katzir, is a retired rabbi and former lawyer who has returned to radio after a 45-year absence, who hosts and produces Faith in Progress on KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins. He is passionate about bringing people together across religious and other lines, to work together toward a better world for all.
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The Portia Project™ Podcast seeks to inspire the next generation of women lawyers and law students by sharing the stories of high achieving women in the law – their paths to the bench, the bar, and beyond. Their personal histories, spanning the 1960’s to today, chronicle women’s progress in the legal profession and business world, and serve as powerful reminders that there are many individual paths to success. As master storyteller Bobette Buster puts it: “Stories, told well and acted upon b ...
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Product For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!

Christa Hill & Renee Matsalla | Co-Founders and CEOs of Tacit Edge Product Leadership

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Welcome to Product for Humans, the podcast where we bring clarity and joy to the art of practicing product management, one story, problem, and human at a time! Your hosts are award-winning authors and celebrated Product Management coaches and educators Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla as they dive deep into the world of product management. Join us as we explore the idea that there are no product problems, only "problem-tunities." We'll collaborate with industry experts to work through challen ...
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An Artist Podcast from a Gen-Z perspective. Enjoy a variety of social topics from indie artist, Pierre Voter. All while running their own animation studio….let’s have fun, huh? Get access to behind-the-scenes, animation courses, and creator spotlights for your own work. Only $6.99/Month: anchor.fm/pierre-voter/subscribe Tri Mini-Series Synopsis: A young lawyer helps a run-away robot transform into a human body in California's central valley. Presented by Anchor from Spotify. © 2022 Sprawling ...
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In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human stories. Stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage. Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And ...
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Join the Legally Blissed® Community: www.LegallyBlissed.com ⚖️💕 Legally Blissed® is a conversational podcast that reclaims and rewrites the stories female attorneys have been told about how we should practice law, grow our business, treat our clients, treat ourselves, dress at the office, balance our families with work, and craft our identities both personally and professionally.
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Everyone negotiates. You may think that it’s the realm of the salesperson, or the business executive, or lawyer, but every single person encounters a number of negotiations on a daily basis. Every human interaction has the possibility of some gain if we are willing to look for it. The key to finding success in your interactions is changing your mindset. Because it’s not about winning or losing—it’s about getting what you really want. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Each day of being relatively balanced feels to me like a day of possibility. What I notice is that when I’m balanced, when I’m really feeling human - not in survival mode, not activated, not checked out, there’s the possibility that mindfulness will point me towards kindness and compassion, for myself and for everyone. I also notice it’s circular. …
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Go ahead and text me! She is an attorney. She worked in NYC booking comedians. She tried a bunch of things and ended up discovering that she is actually a medium. And she is a flight attendant, hence "The Flying Medium." Recently, she has discovered that she can channel the archangel Raphael. She especially enjoys doing group sessions and because o…
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AI has been a powerful accelerant for biological research, rapidly opening up new frontiers in medicine and public health. But that progress can also make it easier for bad actors to manufacture new biological threats. In this episode, Tristan and Daniel sit down with biologist Kevin Esvelt to discuss why AI has been such a boon for biologists and …
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On Daybreak Africa: Opponents and critics say Rwanda’s elections were neither free nor fair. Plus, the Eswatini government defends a 43-year jail sentence for two members of parliament. And a new study says women in East Africa are marginalized when it comes to roles in the media. Republican vice-presidential nominee, Senator J.D. Vance, addresses …
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The spokesperson of the Eswatini government says international partners and friends should respect the country’s sovereignty and rule of law. This week, the US Embassy in Eswatini and Amnesty International expressed concern after the Eswatini High Court sentenced two members of parliament -- Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube -- to a combined 43 year…
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A new study says women in East Africa are marginalized when it comes to roles in the media. The Uganda Monitor reports that the study was conducted by the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications. It focused on the progress that women have made and gaps in how they are portrayed across the media landscape. The study focused o…
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Paul Kagame’s win in Rwanda's presidential election this week was widely expected, although critics say the vote was neither free nor fair. VOA's Nairobi bureau chief, Mariama Diallo, spoke to analysts regarding Rwanda’s political landscape and files this report from Rwanda’s capital, KigaliBy Mariama Diallo
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In this episode, I catch up with Steve Viola. We last spoke on this podcast about 2 1/2 years ago when he shared his fascinating career in the Navy and as special warfare operator. Since that last conversation, I had been following Steve’s work advocating for opening up new treatment protocols for veterans suffering from trauma. We speak about the …
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Send us a Text Message. When tragedy strikes, our outlook on life can be shaken up quite a bit. The natural reaction is to become more reserved and take fewer chances, or in the case of parenting, not allow your children to take risks. In part 3 of our conversation with Dana Roseman, we look into how parents can benefit from putting their relations…
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Send us a Text Message. Julia Marie, host of Evolving Humans, has a conversation with Elise Hadi, a spiritual guide for lightworkers, healers, and star seeds. Elise discussed her upbringing in a traditional Asian family and her journey to spiritual awakening, which was triggered by a breakdown at work. Hadi quit her job and spent a year traveling a…
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Want a 1:1 Human Design Reading? Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Your host Lauren Kay is joined by 4/6 Mental Projector Anna Lozynski. An executive General counsel and author, turned change agent, advisor …
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On Daybreak Africa: Rwandan President Paul Kagame is on the verge of re-election for his fourth term. Plus, Nigeria plans to resume the local refining of crude oil in early August, according to an announcement by the national petroleum authorities. South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister assures dignified service for refugees. The Eswatini High Court …
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Nigeria plans to resume the local refining of crude oil in early August, according to an announcement by the national petroleum authorities. The process, when it starts, will end years of idleness at Nigeria’s state-owned refineries and analysts say if successfully implemented, could lower fuel prices. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.…
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A spokesperson for the Swaziland Transport, Communications and Allied Workers Union has accused the Eswatini government of carrying out institutionalized judicial harassment. This, after the Eswatini High Court on Tuesday handed down a 43-year jail sentence to two members of parliament. Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube. They were arrested and jaile…
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Lawyers in Guinea have announced a two-week strike beginning yesterday Tuesday to protest what they say are the “arbitrary arrests” of Guineans by the military government. Two leading members of the civil society group, the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (FNDC), were arrested last Tuesday. They were planning a protest to pressur…
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame is on the verge of re-election for his fourth term in office. This, as preliminary results from Monday’s presidential election show he has gained 99.15 percent of the vote. His two opponents, Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party, received 0.53 percent, while independent candidate Philippe Mpavimana has 0.22 per…
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Boris Becker is running out of money. Once one of tennis’ top-paid stars, he’s now at the centre of both a costly divorce and a paternity row. So Boris pursues ever more outlandish ways to stay afloat. Until the law catches up with him. Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you'd like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to a…
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On Daybreak Africa: Kenya's youth are planning to hold the "mother of all protests" across the country Tuesday to press home their demands. Plus, Malawi declares an end to the country’s deadliest cholera outbreak. Rwandan President Kagame takes a commanding lead in Monday’s presidential elections. Gambia’s parliament rejects a bill that would have …
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A U.S. advisory council on the African diaspora engagement is in Nigeria on a mission to discuss diaspora-led investments across sectors including education, health, technology and the creative industries. Timothy Obiezu reports as analysts weigh in on the purpose of the visitBy Timothy Obiezu
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Malawi has declared the end of the country's worst-ever cholera outbreak, which has killed nearly 2,000 people since its onset in March of 2022. In a statement Monday, the Ministry of Health says the country has registered no cases and deaths from cholera in 26 of the country's 29 health districts for the past four weeks. Some health experts, howev…
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Preliminary results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda show that incumbent President Paul Kagame has gained 99 percent of the votes counted. The National Electoral Commission (NEC) says Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party received 0.53 percent, while independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana received 0.32 percent. President Kagam…
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The parliament of Gambia voted Monday to reject a bill that would have ended a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country. Isatou Dea Sawanneh, chair of the Gambian National Women’s Council and an FGM survivor, tells VOA’s James Butty, the defeat of the bill means that practicing FGM in Gambia will from now on be a criminal offense…
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The Republican Party has officially nominated former President Donald Trump as its candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Delegates are meeting in the mid-western city of Milwaukee in Wisconsin for the convention. The nomination Monday came on the same day that former President Trump named Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential runni…
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Today we talk to Christian Espinosa, widely known for his bestselling book “the smartest person in the room”, where he explores the limitations of seeking validation through achievement to be the brightest mind in the room. But he is more than a famous author. Whatever he touches, he masters. He is a white hat hacker, keynote speaker, real estate i…
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Sean Claggett is on a mission to change the way trial lawyers use data so they don’t leave billions on the table. The author of JuryBall: The Big Data Revolution is Here, Sean, joins Michael Cowen to discuss how using focus groups and big data have helped him learn from early losses and helped his clients get what they deserve. “Asking for too much…
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On Daybreak Africa: President Biden calls for national unity in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Plus, Africans react to the attempted assassination on former President Trump. Democratic Republic of Congo says it will not require the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers from its North Kivu province. Most Rwandans will beg…
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Most Rwandans will begin voting Monday in presidential and parliamentary elections. President Paul Kagame, who has ruled the country since 2000, is seeking another term. He is being challenged by only two candidates. Several other candidates, including two prominent females, were denied the right to participate. Campaigning ended on Saturday, and D…
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Most Rwandans will begin voting Monday in presidential and parliamentary elections. President Paul Kagame, who has ruled the country since 2000, is seeking another term. He is being challenged by only two candidates. Several other candidates, including two prominent females, were denied the right to participate. Campaigning ended on Saturday, and d…
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The Democratic Republic of Congo says it will not require the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers from its North Kivu province due to the presence of Rwandan forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. The French News Agency (AFP) quotes the country’s foreign minister as saying the situation in the east of the country was not conducive for a troop pullout. Repo…
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Send us a Text Message. Artificial general intelligence, or superintelligence, is not right around the corner like AI companies want you to believe, and that's because intelligence is really hard. Major AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic (as well as Ilya Sutskever’s new company) have the explicit goal of creating artificial general intelligence…
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On Daybreak Africa: Botswana pledges continued support for Mozambique after the withdrawal of regional troops. Plus, A Kenya opposition leader says President Ruto’s sacking of his entire cabinet is too little and too late. UN agencies worry about the high number of cases of pregnancy and HIV among African adolescents. An ECOWAS court says Nigerian …
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A regional African court has ruled that Nigerian authorities violated the rights of protesters during mass demonstrations against police brutality in 2020. The protests, dubbed End SARS, called for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad after allegations of torture, extortion and extrajudicial killings. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja…
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There are at least eight billion people in the world with millions suffering from inequality and discrimination. The United Nations says the world's population continues to grow, though the pace is slowing down due to a rise in infertility and old age in many developed countries. At the same time, vulnerable people including women, young people and…
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In Kenya, a leading opposition member called President William Ruto’s sacking of his entire cabinet an action that’s too little and too late. On Thursday, president Ruto fired all but his foreign minister in response to anti-tax protests. He said he will consult with other political stakeholders in reconstituting the cabinet. Martha Karua, leader o…
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Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has promised to continue supporting Mozambique in its fight against violent extremism in the oil-and-gas rich province of Cabo Delgado, even after the imminent departure of southern African troops from the troubled region. Charles Mangwiro reports from Mozambique's capital, Maputo…
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On Daybreak Africa: The African Union convenes a week-long panel discussion among Sudanese to promote peace in their country. Plus, Nigerian lawmakers seek a probe of a controversial deal with the European Union. Namibia struggles with a growing seal population that threatens the fishing industry. Tensions are high in Guinea Conakry over the allege…
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Nigeria's parliament has called for investigations of a controversial deal the federal authorities signed with the European Union in late June. The so-called Samoa agreement sparked nationwide debate following a media report that some of the deal's clauses could potentially promote same-sex relationships. Nigerian authorities have denied the claims…
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Namibia’s Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources recently announced it will attempt to reduce the local seal population by 80,000 this year, despite opposition from animal rights groups. Authorities say the reduction is necessary to maintain balance in Namibia’s marine ecosystem and keep the seals from hurting the country’s fish industry. Vital…
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There is concern in Guinea Conakry over the whereabouts of two leading members of the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (FNDC). Civil society groups say the two were arrested Tuesday for planning a protest to pressure the military junta, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, to return the country to democratic rule. This, after a junta …
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The African Union has convened a week-long panel discussion among Sudanese analysts on the way forward for peace in Sudan’s nearly 15 month-long civil war. There have been several attempts to find peace in Sudan but to no avail. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, chairperson of the AU High Level Panel on Sudan, tells VOA’s James Butty, the AU has one objective w…
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What does the UK General Election mean for British Scandal? A bonus episode of course. We already have a whole series covering Liz Truss losing her Premiership. Now she has lost her seat altogether. The first former PM to do so since 1935! Matt and Alice speak to the man some would say is behind her recent loss, James Bagge. Last week, he stood aga…
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of Julia Marie's conversation with Kathleen Adams on the podcast Evolving Humans, they discuss the benefits of journaling. Adams explains that journaling doesn't have to be complicated and can be used to improve one's life. She suggests that it doesn't matter if you write every day and that the journal is …
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Send us a Text Message. When tragedy strikes and catastrophic events occur, people often find themselves questioning their faith. How could something so horrible to me or someone I love? Trying to make sense during these situations is a struggle, but faith helps people persevere and push through. Today we continue our conversation with Dana Roseman…
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