Best Influencers & Revolutionaries Podcasts (2024)

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Felia Allum, "Women of the Mafia: Power and Influence in the Neapolitan Camorra" (Cornell UP, 2024) 53:20

2h ago53:20

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Women of the Mafia: Power and Influence in the Neapolitan Camorra (Cornell UP, 2024) by Dr. Felia Allum dives into the Neapolitan criminal underworld of the Camorra as seen and lived by the women who inhabit it. It tells their life stories and unpacks the gender dynamics by examining their participation as active agents in the organisation as leade…

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China Tripping, Israel's Horizontal Escalation, Pakistan's Climate-Debt Nexus | Ep. 196 30:13

21m ago30:13

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Matt reports out on his recent trip to China. Israel's terrorism in Lebanon and the horizontal escalation happening before our eyes. And Pakistan as a case study of why geopolitics, climate adaptation, and the sovereign debt crisis must be addressed together or not at all. Matt's remarks from the Xiangshan Forum: https://internationalpolicy.org/pub…

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Get ready for NAVLE with us, we are going over equine hemic and lymphatic disease 1:14:36

5h ago1:14:36

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Prepare for the NAVLE with us as we dive into equine hemic and lymphatic diseases. Join our comprehensive review, where we cover essential topics, including diagnosis, clinical signs, and treatment, to ensure you're ready for exam day!By Vet Candy

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Jack Margolin, "The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army" (Reaktion Books, 2024) 52:59

3h ago52:59

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The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army (Reaktion, 2024) exposes the history and the future of the Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious and secretive mercenary army, revealing details of their operations never documented before. Using extensive leaks, first-hand accounts, and the byzantine paper trail left in its wake, Jack Margolin traces the…

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Seth J. Frantzman, "The October 7 War: Israel's Battle for Security in Gaza" (Wicked Son, 2024) 39:03

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A harrowing account on the frontlines of the war between Israel and Hamas, The October 7 War: Israel's Battle for Security in Gaza (Wicked Son, 2024) War tells the story of how Hamas surprised Israel with its deadly attack, killing more than 1,000 people and kidnapping more than 250. With unparalleled access to the Israeli soldiers and units that f…

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Will This Cat’s Heart Survive? The Jaw-Dropping Surgery You Have to See to Believe! 37:51

3h ago37:51

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In this heart-pounding episode of Medical Mysteries with Dr. Courtney, Dr. Courtney Campbell teams up with renowned veterinary surgeon Dr. Tomas Infernuso to solve a life-threatening mystery. A young cat is diagnosed with a rare congenital heart condition, and time is running out. Can Dr. Tomas perform a miracle surgery and save the kitty’s life? T…

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S3:E14 - POETIC REVOLUTION, REVOLUTIONARY SPITTER 14:29

1d ago14:29

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Step into the world of spoken word with Janet Mbugua as she hosts Norris Kabembe, a poet known as the "Revolutionary spitter." Inspired by his grandfather's activism and fueled by the spirit of figures like Thomas Sankara, Norris uses poetry as a powerful tool for social change. From addressing gender-based violence to advocating for community invo…

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Greg Eghigian, "After the Flying Saucers Came: A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:01:45

2d ago1:01:45

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Roswell, 1947. Washington, DC, 1952. Quarouble, 1954. New Hampshire, 1961. Pascagoula, 1973. Petrozavodsk, 1977. Copley Woods, 1983. Explore how sightings of UFOs and aliens seized the world's attention and discover what the fascination with flying saucers and extraterrestrial visitors says about our changing views on science, technology, and the p…

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Exorcism and the Modern Church: A Conversation with Pastor Tyler Manis 54:31

8d ago54:31

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send me a text message Can modern church ministries effectively integrate exorcism practices? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Pastor Tyler Manis from Revelation Church in Carmel, Indiana, as he shares his journey from receiving a divine calling to founding his church and pursuing advanced training at the International School of Exorcis…

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Sohail Inayatullah 'Visioning the Futures' 45:56

3d ago45:56

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Series Four This episode of 'The New Abnormal' podcast features the political scientist and university professor Sohail Inayatullah, who is the inaugural UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies at the Sejahtera Centre for Sustainability & Humanity, and instructs at the Metafuture think tank. He helps individuals and organisations create alternative and pre…

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Let's Be Honest: Inside Australia’s Black Summer 51:58

4d ago51:58

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What would you do if faced with the most devastating wildlife disaster in modern history? In Episode 2 of "Let's Be Honest," twin vet moms and reality TV stars, Dr. Audrey & Dr. Alison Shen, pull back the curtain on Australia’s Black Summer—the 2019-2020 bushfire season that left the world in shock. These unstoppable sisters were on the frontlines,…

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Vet Shocked by Cat’s Strange Condition—You Won’t Believe What They Found Inside! 44:30

6d ago44:30

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This week on Medical Mysteries with Dr. Courtney, Dr. Courtney Campbell is joined by the brilliant Dr. Aziza Glass from Animal Planet’s Ramone to the Rescue. Together, they face one of their strangest cases yet—a cat with an extremely strange condition: extra intestines! Can they uncover the mystery behind this bizarre anatomical twist and save the…

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Terrence G. Peterson, "Revolutionary Warfare: How the Algerian War Made Modern Counterinsurgency" (Cornell UP, 2024) 49:23

7d ago49:23

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The Algerian War of Independence constituted a major turning point of 20th century history. The conflict exacerbated divisions in French society, culminating in an unsuccessful coup attempt by the OAS in 1961. The war also launched the Third Worldist movement, delegitimized colonial rule because of its brutality, and it gave us one of the towering …

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MAGA foreign policy influencers, democratic party contradictions, manufacturing fetishes | Ep. 195 49:00

7d ago49:00

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The MAGA foreign-policy braintrust in Trump world is militarism all the way down. The unpopularity of the Democratic Party's popular front. The problem with threat inflation about disinformation. A defense budget out of control. And why Washington's manufacturing fetish is key to a convergence of jingoism, patriarchy, and oligarchy. Further Reading…

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S3:E13 - MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY, ZAHRA NJOKI 17:29

8d ago17:29

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Join Janet Mbugua in a heartfelt conversation with Zahra, "A Wounded Healer" and a mental health advocate dedicated to breaking the silence surrounding mental health in Kenya. Zahra shares her journey of overcoming mental health challenges and finding purpose in advocating for others. Explore her innovative approach to mental health through worksho…

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David H. Price, "The American Surveillance State: How the US Spies on Dissent" (Pluto Press, 2022) 56:34

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When the possibility of wiretapping first became known to Americans they were outraged. Now, in our post-9/11 world, it's accepted that corporations are vested with human rights, and government agencies and corporations use computers to monitor our private lives. In The American Surveillance State: How the US Spies on Dissent (Pluto Press, 2022), D…

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Andy Clarno et al., "Imperial Policing: Weaponized Data in Carceral Chicago" (U Minnesota Press, 2024) 1:18:38

11d ago1:18:38

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Chicago is a city with extreme concentrations of racialized poverty and inequity, one that relies on an extensive network of repressive agencies to police the poor and suppress struggles for social justice. Imperial Policing: Weaponized Data in Carceral Chicago (University of Minnesota Press, 2024) examines the role of local law enforcement, federa…

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Jonathan Butler, "Join the Conspiracy: How a Brooklyn Eccentric Got Lost on the Right, Infiltrated the Left and Brought Down the Biggest Bombing Network in New York" (Fordham UP, 2024) 45:17

11d ago45:17

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In the shadow of recent turmoil, Join the Conspiracy: How a Brooklyn Eccentric Got Lost on the Right, Infiltrated the Left and Brought Down the Biggest Bombing Network in New York (Fordham University Press, 2024) transports readers to a pivotal moment of division and dissent in American history: the late 1960s. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam W…

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Let's Be Honest: From Near Burnout to Boss Vets: Our Raw, Unfiltered Truths 51:40

11d ago51:40

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In this groundbreaking show, Dr. Audrey and Dr. Alison take you on a journey through the realities of veterinary life that you won’t find in textbooks. From the very first episode, you’ll get an inside look at their winding path to becoming the boss vets they are today—paths filled with resilience, determination, and more than a few moments of doub…

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Anti-War Organizing, Student Activism, and the Uncommitted Movement | Ep. 194 58:11

19d ago58:11

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The election is nearing, and students are going back to school. What does this mean for student organizers demanding a ceasefire in Gaza? For the uncommitted movement? In this episode, Julia facilitates an intergenerational conversation about anti-war organizing. Guests Phyllis Bennis and Roua Daas reflect on campus demonstrations in the spring and…

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Alexis Tennent 'The intricate relationship between memory, time and plurality' 41:38

21d ago41:38

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Series Four This episode of the New Abnormal podcast features Toronto-based Alexis Tennent, who is an innovative leader, design & foresight strategist. She firmly believes that foresight should not be confined to the realms of academia, politics, or privilege; rather, it should be an opportunity accessible to all. That's why Alexis aims to inspire …

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Laura Robson and Arie Dubnov, "Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism" (Stanford UP, 2019) 52:11

15d ago52:11

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The practice of Partition understood as the physical division of territory along ethno-religious lines into separate nation-states is often regarded as a successful political "solution" to ethnic conflict. In their edited volume Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism (Stanford University Press, 2019), Laura …

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S3:E12 - VOICES ON WALLS, NDEREVA MUTUA 12:52

15d ago12:52

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Join Janet Mbugua in a captivating episode of "My First Time Stories" as she hosts Ndereva Mutua, an artist whose work transcends canvas to become a powerful voice for human rights activism. From humble beginnings as a portrait artist in Mathare, Mutua shares his journey of using art as a tool for social change. Delve into his experiences with graf…

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Christian Bueger and Timothy Edmunds, "Understanding Maritime Security" (Oxford UP, 2024) 40:27

24d ago40:27

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Whether it is pirates, smugglers, illicit fishing, or disputes in the South China Sea, the oceans are of increasing importance in international security. In Understanding Maritime Security (Oxford UP, 2024), Christian Bueger and Timothy Edmunds provide a concise introduction to the history of security at sea and explain the core frameworks of analy…

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Persistence One Is Pioneering Interoperability in the Bitcoin Ecosystem 26:43

18d ago26:43

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In this episode of CryptoCurrents, host Monika Proffitt interviews Jeroen Develterelter, COO of Persistence One, to discuss the evolving Bitcoin ecosystem, particularly focusing on Layer 2 (L2) solutions and the challenges of interoperability. Jeroen shares his journey from early Bitcoin to his current role in developing cutting-edge technology aim…

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Robert Vitalis, "Oilcraft: The Myths of Scarcity and Security That Haunt U.S. Energy Policy" (Stanford UP, 2020) 1:08:25

24d ago1:08:25

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We've heard and rehearsed the conventional wisdom about oil: that the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf is what guarantees access to this strategic resource; that the "special" relationship with Saudi Arabia is necessary to stabilize an otherwise volatile market; and that these assumptions in turn provide Washington enormous leverage over …

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Robin E. Möser, "Disarming Apartheid: The End of South Africa's Nuclear Weapons Programme and Accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, 1968–1991" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 45:05

26d ago45:05

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South Africa remains the only state that developed a nuclear weapons capability, but ultimately decided to dismantle existing weapons and abandon the programme. Disarming Apartheid: The End of South Africa's Nuclear Weapons Programme and Accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, 1968–1991 (Cambridge University Press, 2024…

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Phil Haun, "Tactical Air Power and the Vietnam War: Explaining Effectiveness in Modern Air Warfare" (Cambridge UP, 2023) 43:07

26d ago43:07

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Tactical Air Power and the Vietnam War: Explaining Effectiveness in Modern Air Warfare (Cambridge UP, 2023) introduces a much-needed theory of tactical air power to explain air power effectiveness in modern warfare with a particular focus on the Vietnam War as the first and largest modern air war. Phil Haun shows how in the Rolling Thunder, Command…

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Eyck Freymann, "One Belt One Road: Chinese Power Meets the World" (Harvard UP, 2020) 1:07:44

20d ago1:07:44

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China’s One Belt One Road policy, or OBOR, represents the largest infrastructure program in history. Yet little is known about it with any certainty. How can something so large be so bewildering? In One Belt One Road: Chinese Power Meets the World (Harvard East Asian Monographs, 2020), Eyck Freymann, a DPhil Candidate in China Studies at the Univer…

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S3:E11 - ENDOMETRIOSIS UNTOLD!, DORIS MURIMI 10:40

22d ago10:40

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Join Janet Mbugua in a powerful conversation with Doris, an advocate for menstrual health and endometriosis awareness. Doris shares her personal journey of living with menstrual disorders for 33 years before receiving a proper diagnosis. From misdiagnosis to advocacy, she reveals the challenges and triumphs of her journey. Dive into her efforts to …

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Nuclear Disarmament v. Nuclear Abolition | Ep. 193 1:02:58

25d ago1:02:58

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What are the differences between nuclear disarmament and nuclear abolition? How do disarmers and abolitionists balance the need for policy change with the need for sustainable, intersectional organizing? In this episode, Jasmine Owens discusses how Black and Indigenous thinkers inform her vision for the future of the nuclear abolition movement. She…

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Jeremy Black, "Rethinking Geopolitics" (Indiana UP, 2024) 41:37

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Amid the bloody Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2021 and the escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait, the geopolitical balance of power has changed significantly in a very short period. If current trends continue, we may be witnessing a tectonic realignment unseen in more than a century. In 1904, Halford Mackinder delivered a seminal lecture en…

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Monika Bielskyte 'Challenging the binaries of dystopia vs utopia and society vs technology' 49:54

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Series Four This episode of The New Abnormal podcast features the renowned futurist and speculative designer, Monika Bielskyte. She's also the founder of Protopia Futures, a life-centric design and collaborative foresight platform that centres previously marginalised perspectives. The project's mission is to inspire a new wave of future visions sho…

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S3:E10- INTERGENERATIONAL PERIOD TALK 19:12

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In this episode, we delve into the rich and varied experiences of menstruation across different generations. With guests Prof.Myriam Sidibe, Dr. Claire Kinuthia, and Keziah Ouma, we discuss the journey from the onset of periods, through middle age, to menopause. Our conversation highlights the misinformation and myths surrounding menstruation, addr…

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Can Christians Have Demons? Pastor Chris Misciagna's Revolutionary Approach to Exorcism in the Free Methodist Church 59:15

1M ago59:15

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send me a text message Can Christians have demons? Pastor Chris Misciagna, a forward-thinking Free Methodist minister, joins me on the Blind Exorcist podcast to tackle this controversial topic head-on. Pastor Chris is breaking new ground by integrating exorcism training into his denomination, challenging the widespread notion that Christians are im…

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Roman Krznaric 'History for Tomorrow: inspiration from the past for the future of humanity' 45:40

1M ago45:40

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Series Four This episode of The New Abnormal features the leading social philosopher Roman Krznaric, whose books focus on the power of ideas to create change. His international bestsellers, which include The Good Ancestor, Empathy, and Carpe Diem Regained, have been published in more than twenty-five languages. His new book History for Tomorrow is …

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Marc Ambinder, “The Brink: President Reagan and the Nuclear War Scare of 1983” (Simon & Schuster, 2018) 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

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The Brink: President Reagan and the Nuclear War Scare of 1983 (Simon & Schuster, 2018), by Marc Ambinder, is a history of US-Soviet Relations under Ronald Reagan and an exploration of nuclear command and control operations. Ambender weaves together accounts of military exercises, false alarms, and espionage to tell the story of how close the U.S. a…

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Understanding Primacy: Hegemonicon Podcast Cross-over | Ep. 192 1:23:14

1M ago1:23:14

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Cross-promotion! Van Jackson joined the Hegemonicon podcast and is sharing the experience here with Un-Diplomatic listeners. Van and show host William Lawrence discuss the dangerous strategy of global primacy that drives US foreign policy from many angles. What are the contradictions in US industrial policy? How does primacy relate to China and gre…

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Owlto Finance Revolutionizes Cross-Chain Transactions and Bridges Blockchains with AI 24:08

1M ago24:08

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In this episode of CryptoCurrents, host Monika Proffitt chats with Yogesh Pulivarthi, Head of Developer Relations and Business Partnerships at Owlto Finance. They delve into how Owlto is leveraging AI to simplify cross-chain transactions and make blockchain technology more accessible to users. Yogesh shares his personal journey from an Owlto user t…

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Gaza and the Moral Question of Public Service | Ep. 191 37:14

1M ago37:14

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"This is what courage looks like." Today Matt talks to three people -- two Biden appointees and one career military -- who made the courageous choice to resign in protest over US support for the Gaza war. We hear from each of them how they came to work in the administration, how they made the decision to leave it, and how that choice has impacted t…

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S3:E9- ANITA`S PATH TO INFLUENCE 6:25

1M ago6:25

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Step into the dynamic world of content creation with Janet Mbugua as she introduces Anita, a banker and content creator. Discover how Anita's passion for reviewing public Transport vehicles in Kenya transcends stereotypes and empowers others to embrace their interests fearlessly. From challenging male-dominated spaces to fostering community through…

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Petra Goedde, "The Politics of Peace: A Global Cold War History" (Oxford UP, 2019) 57:04

2M ago57:04

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Earlier histories of the Cold War haven’t exactly been charitable toward the peace activists and pacifists who led peace initiatives. Pacifists in the United States were either simplistic and naïve, or they were fellow travelers of the Soviet Union. Peace proposals coming from the Soviet Union were nothing more than propaganda. Activists in Europe,…

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The Truth About Venezuela, w/ Michael Paarlberg and Maria Espinosa | Ep. 190 32:25

1M ago32:25

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What just happened in Venezuela? Matt Duss is joined by two great Latin America experts to talk about Maduro's very shady re-election, and how the US should respond. Paarlberg's piece: https://internationalpolicy.org/publications/venezuelas-people-not-government-deserve-solidarity/ Michael Paarlberg is an associate professor of political science at…

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Mitchel P. Roth and Mahmut Cengiz, "Murder by Mail: A Global History of the Letter Bomb" (Reaktion Books, 2024) 42:46

2M ago42:46

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Murder by Mail: A Global History of the Letter Bomb (Reaktion, 2024) by Dr. Mitchel P. Roth and Dr. Mahmut Cengiz unfolds the gripping history of weaponized mail, offering the first ever comprehensive exploration of this sinister phenomenon. Spanning two centuries, the book unveils the history of postal bombs, describing the evolution of both explo…

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S3:E8 - TEMINA SEMO, SISTERHOOD AND SELF-CARE 8:44

1M ago8:44

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Join Janet Mbugua in a captivating dialogue with Temina Semo, a lawyer by profession and advocate for women's self-care and empowerment. Temina shares her journey from aspiring filmmaker to passionate advocate for human rights and menstrual equity. Delve into her experiences as a content creator and her commitment to fostering positive conversation…

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176. 5x Sales Growth with the Category Evangelist Method - MedTech Sundays 50:43

2M ago50:43

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176. Boosting Sales with Category Evangelist Method feat. Joe LemonIn this episode of the Sales Culture Podcast, Joe Lemon delves into the Category Evangelist Method with guest Rasmus Basilier. They explore how this innovative method has 5x-ed sales in the medical device space by leveraging Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), patient testimonials, and a de…

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Kamala’s Opportunity, War on the Homeless, Trade Wife Resurgence, Economic Nationalism, Netanyahu’s Nonsense 46:02

2M ago46:02

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J.D. Vance imagines a global color line. Kamala Harris has an unprecedented opportunity to move beyond primacy and embrace a progressive foreign policy—will she take it? Biden's claim that America is no longer at war is at odds with...facts. Netanyahu's speech to Congress was evil but says something important about how the Democratic Party has chan…

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Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels, "Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:14:05

2M ago1:14:05

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War in the 21st century will remain a chameleon that takes on different forms and guises. Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War (Oxford University Press, 2024) edited by Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels offers the first comprehensive update and revision of ideas about the future of war since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It argues that …

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Lesley-Ann Noel 'Design Social Change: take action, work towards equity, and challenge the status quo' 47:42

2M ago47:42

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Series Four This episode of The New Abnormal podcast features the designer, researcher, and educator Lesley-Ann Noel, who is the author of Design Social Change and co-editor of The Black Experience in Design. She’s also created several design tools for critical reflection, such as The Designer’s Critical Alphabet and the Positionality Wheel. Lesley…

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David Burke, "The Puppet Masters: How MI6 Masterminded Ireland's Deepest State Crisis" (Mercier Press, 2024) 1:13:09

2M ago1:13:09

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In The Puppet Masters: How MI6 Masterminded Ireland's Deepest State Crisis (Mercier Press, 2024), David Burke uncovers the clandestine activities of Patrick Crinnion, a Garda intelligence officer who secretly served MI6 during the early years of the Troubles. As the Garda Síochána launched a manhunt for the Chief-of-Staff of the IRA, Crinnion found…

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