Alumni and friends of the University of Pretoria (UP) share their stories and leadership lessons on this podcast by the leading contact university in Africa. Prominent UP alumni from across disciplines – from business and law to medicine and the arts – share details about where their journey has taken them after their time at Tuks, and what they’ve learned along the way. LeadUP is a project of the Alumni Relations Office of the University of Pretoria. You can find out more about us or get in ...
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Jen Psaki draws on her 20 years with a seat at the table – from the campaign bus to the Oval Office – to tackle the most pressing issues of the week, interview the biggest names in politics, and pull back the curtain on the lives of the people shaping every aspect of American life.
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Heading back to our roots and building on the work we undertook in the leadup to the 2023 Referendum, Victorian Aboriginal News (VAN) Talks focuses on the positivity that is Aboriginal Victoria. Covering everything from Voice, Treaty and Truth and Reconciliation through to Aboriginal businesses and Traditional Owner initiatives, the VAN Talks podcast is the only podcast that travels across the State to deliver interviews and stories that are the truth of Aboriginal Victoria.
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Aspiring sports journalist Matt Pulbrook out of Eastern Australia, is on his new podcast, Passion For The Game. In it, he gives his current perspective on sports halfway across the world from him, in the US, mainly focusing on the NBA, the discourse surrounding American sports media and a little bit of everything else he feels he can talk about.
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This is a weekly show where common sense people can get a common sense take on what's happening in the world around them. The host, Casey Thomas, an everyday blue collar worker will speak about real life problems. Are you on the side of the propagandist media or the side of reality. Where will you stand?
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Tatjana Smith, Olympic gold medallist, on swimming for hope.
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Tatjana Smith (formerly Schoenmaker) is a top South African female swimmer and University of Pretoria alumna (BCom Financial Sciences, 2020), who became a hero to millions throughout her country when she won gold and silver medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In July 2024 she heads to the 2024 Paris Olympics with high hopes and heaps of humility. On…
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Vibe Shift: Excitement Builds Around Kamala Harris in Leadup to Convention
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Jen Psaki reflects on the shift in momentum in the presidential race as Democrats rally around Kamala Harris. Governor Tim Walz joins Jen to discuss the state of the race and why the simple messaging tactic labeling MAGA Republicans as "weird" is gaining so much traction with voters. Next, Senator Brian Schatz joins Jen to discuss JD Vance doubling…
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S02-E39: Bruce Pascoe - at 77 he’s nowhere near ready to sit back and take it easy
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Send us a Text Message. Discussing everything from the referendum and cultural responsibilities right through to conservative media and "what's next", we engage in an in-depth interview with Bruce Pascoe.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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Crowding Him Out: Harris Momentum Builds as Trump Struggles
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Guest anchor Michael Steele breaks down state of the presidential race with Molly Jong-Fast and Matthew Dowd as Kamala Harris and Tim Walz draw energetic crowds while Donald Trump melts down. Plus, Jen Psaki's wide-ranging interview with House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi about the new Democratic ticket, her relationship with President Biden after …
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S02-E38: City of Merri-Bek Mayor’s ambitions to enter into Treaty negotiations
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Send us a Text Message. Taking a position of leadership, the Mayor of Merri-Bek (formerly Moreland) talks openly about his and the city’s aspirations to enter into Treaty negotiations with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, the Traditional Owners of the country.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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Speed of Light: Harris Poised to Announce Vice Presidential Running Mate
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Jen Psaki breaks down the final steps for Kamala Harris before she announces a running mate. Jim Messina and Claire McCaskill join Jen to discuss what the inner-workings of Harris's high-stakes decision-making process looks like. Next, Jen outlines Trump's plans to rid the Republican party of everyone who isn't sufficiently obedient amid the announ…
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S02-E37: Yoorrook Commission Truth Receives speak out on challenges and goals
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Send us a Text Message. We hear all the time from the Commissioners of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, but what about those few people who are working every day with community to receive the truth about system injustices - past and current - heaped on Aboriginal people? We speak with two of the Yoorrook Truth Receivers to discuss their challenges …
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Veep Veep: Kamala Harris's search for a running mate nears the finish line
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Jen Psaki explains why Trump's increasingly unhinged behavior reveals that he is running scared as Kamala Harris continues to gain momentum with voters. James Carville and Rev. Al Sharpton join Jen to reflect on the state of the race, including Harris's veepstakes and Donald Trump backing out of a presidential debate that he already agreed to. Next…
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Suns Get Better? Paris Olympics , and Media Rights Mess
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Tyus Jones is great. Is he great enough to unlock the offensive potential of the rather disappointing Phoenix Suns? How are the Paris Olympics going? And is it over NBA on TNT? These questions and much more is featured on Episode 4 of Passion for the Game with Matt Pulbrook.By Matt Pulbrook
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S02-E36: Victorian Treaty - the Framework, treaty readiness and ongoing truth-telling
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Send us a Text Message. In a far-reaching interview with Victorian Aboriginal News, co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Rueben Berg, responds to questions covering nuances of the Treaty Negotiation Framework, treaty readiness and the future of truth-telling in Victoria beyond the Yoorrook Justice Commission.…
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100 Days Out: Kamala Harris Unites Democrats
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100 days out from the presidential election, Jen Psaki examines how Kamala Harris is meeting the moment with a forward-looking vision just one week into her campaign, while Donald Trump and Project 2025 are proposing to take the country backward. Pete Buttigieg joins Jen for a wide-ranging interview, discussing the evolution of the Democratic party…
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S02-E35: Wurundjeri Elder and lore man Uncle Bill Nicholson speaks out about education
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Send us a Text Message. All Australia bore witness to the obscene tagline of “If you don’t know, vote NO” that was used by anti-Voice campaigners in 2023. Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder and lore man Uncle Bill Nicholson is a committed educator, and speaks on VAN Talks about the need to improve the education system for the benefit of ALL.…
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TNT and Inside the NBA Stays? The Summer League is Over, Olympic Basketball and Bye Bye Skip!
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With the new media rights deal for the NBA, NBA money is about to get even crazier, but at what cost for the fans of the game? Are we going to lose Inside the NBA on TNT? Surely not. This and much more are discussed on Episode 3 of Passion for the Game with Matt Pulbrook.By Matt Pulbrook
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S02-E34: Aunty Esme Bamblett on Reconciliation - it's the role of every Australian
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Send us a Text Message. If you listen to just one of our podcast episodes this year...this is the one. CEO of the Aborigines' Advancement League, member of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, academic and activist Aunty Esme Bamblett talks bluntly about EVERY Australian's role in achieving reconciliation in this country.…
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Lessons of a Historic Week: Trump is Beatable (and Major Breaking News)
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In a two-hour show that concludes with the breaking news of President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race, Jen Psaki outlines the latest updates in the ever-changing campaign, explaining why Donald Trump winning in November is not inevitable. To discuss Biden's path forward amid growing calls from Democrats to drop out of the race, Jen is joined …
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S02-E33: Aboriginal singer/songwriter Pirritu (Brett Lee) talks of music as a social tool
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Send us a Text Message. VAN host Charles Pakana catches up with singer/songwriter Pirritu, also known as Brett Lee, to discuss the musician’s background story and the role he plays in bringing about social change.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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Notable Rookies and the Leadup to the Summer League
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The 2024 NBA Draft introduced more young talent to the NBA, and that same talent gets to showcase their skills and playstyle for the first time on the pro level at the NBA Summer League. Matt Pulbrook and no one else talks about rookies of note, the summer league, and heaps more on Episode 2 of Passion for the Game.…
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S02-E32: Victoria's Anglican church moves forward with commitment to Reconciliation, Recognition and Treaty
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Send us a Text Message. On the 30th of June 2024, Anglican priest Uncle Glenn Loughrey, a Wiradjuri man who campaigned strongly for the Voice to Parliament, was collated at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne as Provincial Archdeacon for Reconciliation, First Peoples Recognition and Treaty. We caught up with him just a few days after his collation to …
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Biden's Path Forward: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
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Jen Psaki explains why defiance alone is not enough for President Biden to win in November, as he faces increasing pressure to assure voters that his debate performance was an anomaly. Senator Chris Murphy joins Jen to express his concerns, given the stakes for the November election. Next, Senator John Fetterman joins the show to explain why he rem…
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Biden Time: The President Seeks to Regain Footing 10 Days After Debate Debacle
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Jen Psaki breaks down the current state of play within the Democratic party, as President Joe Biden digs in against growing pressure to withdraw from the race. Jen is joined by political reporters Peter Baker and Mark Leibovich to discuss Biden's path forward and whether more lawmakers might call on him to drop out as they return to Capitol Hill th…
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Without any NBA Basketball until October, what goes on? Trades, new contracts, and overall player movement of the NBA off-season are talked about by Matt Pulbrook on the first episode of his solo-run podcast, Passion For The Game.By Matt Pulbrook
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S02-E31: The Torch - Empowering Victorian Aboriginal prison inmates through art
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Send us a Text Message. In a highly thought-provoking interview, we speak with founder and creative director of Torch program, Uncle Kent Morris, and Stacey Edwards, an inspirational woman who, with dedication and commitment, clearly demonstrates how Aboriginal-designed solutions deliver positive results.…
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Welcome to the Passion For The Game Podcast with Matt Pulbrook.By Matt Pulbrook
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S02-E30: A Victorian Treaty process that benefits all Victorians
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Send us a Text Message. Uncle Andrew Jackomos and Thelma Austin from the Treaty Authority speak about the importance of ensuring treaty negotiations are impartial and of benefit to allBy Victorian Aboriginal News
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S02-E29: Inside Fire Rescue Victoria - a 44-year Aboriginal veteran's perspective
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Send us a Text Message. While Fire Rescue Victoria embarks upon a recruiting campaign with an eye towards bringing in more First Nations recruit firefighters, we speak with Uncle Owen Butler, a Wiradjuri man with 44 years experience in the service.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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What's Next: Democrats Circle the Wagons After Biden's Bad Debate
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Jen Psaki addresses President Biden's bad debate night and the resulting fallout amid the frenzied speculation on what comes next for the Democratic party. David Plouffe, former campaign manager for Barack Obama, joins Jen to discuss how Biden can save his campaign and win a second term. Next, Jen questions Molly Murphy, pollster to the Biden-Harri…
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S02-E28: Taungurung wins first legal round against Goulburn Murray Water
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Send us a Text Message. Charles speaks with the CEO of the Taungurung Land and Waters Council, Matthew Burns, about the recent ruling from VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal), which overturned a works licence issued by Goulburn Murray Water that would see a 600 metre diversion of the Rubicon River.…
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S02-E27: Inside the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Corporation
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Send us a Text Message. For this episode, Charles travels to Bendigo and meets up with Nicola Perry, Chair of the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Corporation (BDAC), and BDAC CEO, Dallas Widdocombe.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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"Foreseeable Danger": A Dangerous Distortion and a Skeptical MAGA Judge
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Guest host Alicia Menendez breaks down how prosecutors confronted one of Donald Trump's most dangerous lies in a hearing overseen by MAGA-sympathetic Judge, Aileen Cannon. Legal experts Kristy Greenberg, Mary McCord, and Katie Phang discuss the tensions that flared in court as Jack Smith's team tried to revise the terms of Trump's release. Next, Al…
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Home Court Advantage: SCOTUS and Judge Cannon Help Trump Evade Justice
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Guest host Michael Steele examines how Justices on the Supreme Court, as well as Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon, have delayed Trump's federal trials indefinitely. Michael speaks to Andrew Weissmann and Lisa Rubin about how unusual their behavior has been, given the stakes for the election and the country. In preparation for the debate between …
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S02-E26: The First 1,000 Days Australia Project with Kerry Arabena
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Charles speaks with the lead researcher and managing director of the First 1,000 Days Australia Project, Kerry Arabena. Together, they discuss the evidence-based model that is helping First Nations families move from planning through to parenthood.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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Reinventing the Steal: Trump and Allies Use Darker Version of 2020 Playbook
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Jen Psaki outlines Donald Trump's Big Lie 2.0 as he revives his 'stop the steal' playbook ahead of the presidential election and signals he'll pardon supporters who commit crimes on his behalf. Rep. Adam Schiff joins the show to reflect on Trump's increasingly dark proposals and their implications for November, as well as Speaker Mike Johnson's all…
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Party's Over: Senator Cory Booker on Trump's Many Enablers
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Jen Psaki breaks down how willingly the GOP enables Trump's worst instincts, including his plan to weaponize the legal system in a possible second term. In a wide-ranging interview, Senator Cory Booker talks to Jen about what we learned from Trump's first visit to Capitol Hill since January 6th, as well as the impact of his legal troubles, the need…
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S02-E25: In Conversation with Activist Artist Uncle Richard Bell
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Send us a Text Message. We caught up with Uncle Richard Bell just before his June presentation at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne. Over the course of the interview we spoke about art as a form of activism, his youth and journey towards activism and artist.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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Just-ish: The Supreme Court’s Credibility Crisis Deepens
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Jen Psaki breaks down Justice Samuel Alito's latest scandal, involving partisan remarks secretly recorded by an undercover progressive activist. Civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill joins Jen to discuss Alito's "alarming" comments and why they call the Supreme Court's impartiality even further into question. Next, Jen is joined by legal analyst Kr…
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Biden Vs. Trump: Defending Democracy vs. Dismantling Democracy
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Jen Psaki outlines the starkly different visions of America that President Biden and Donald Trump hold - both at home and abroad. She is joined by Mitch Landrieu, Biden-Harris 2024 National Co-Chair, to discuss Trump's departure the values the country should expect from a president, as well as the upcoming debate and the Biden campaign's messaging …
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Trial by Fact: Trump’s ‘Rigged’ Claims Face a Reality Check
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Jen dissects the partisan fallout in the aftermath of Donald Trump's refusal to accept the verdict of his New York "hush money" trial. Legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara debunks Trump’s claims of a “rigged” ruling. JB Pritzker discusses what Democrats should be focusing on now that Donald Trump’s guilty verdict is behind us. Jen a…
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Law & Disorder: The GOP’s Double Standard Post-Trump Conviction
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Jen Psaki breaks down the fallout following Donald Trump’s conviction all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his New York “hush money” criminal case. Jen is joined by legal analysts Andrew Weissman and Neal Katyal to discuss the all-out MAGA assault on the rule of law after Trump’s guilty verdict. Michael Cohen’s attorney and former…
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Abdullah Verachia, global strategist, on how to face a disruptive world
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Abdullah Verachia is CEO of The Strategists, Head of Faculty for Strategy and Sustainability at the University of Pretoria’s business school, the Gordon Institute of Business Science, and Programme Director of the Harvard Senior Executive Programme For Africa, among other accolades. He is also a globally renowned public speaker and the author of Di…
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The "T" Party: Former Critics Kiss Trump's Ring
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S02-E24: Inside the Koorie Heritage Trust with CEO Tom Mosby
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Send us a Text Message. There’s a hell of a lot more to the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) than typically meets the eye. We sit down and discuss the inner workings of this important organisation with its Chief Executive Officer, Tom Mosby.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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S02-E23: Dja Dja Wurrung and land set to benefit from new agreement with gold miners
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Send us a Text Message. In this exclusive interview with Djaara CEO Uncle Rodney Carter, we explore a first-of-its-kind (for Victoria) agreement between a Traditional Owner group and a gold mining operation.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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S02-E22: Bringing Aboriginal content and relevancy into the curriculum
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Send us a Text Message. We speak with Gunditjmara academic and education advocate Professor Mark Rose about bringing Aboriginal content and relevancy into the education system at all levels.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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Fixer Upper: Michael Cohen to Testify Against Trump
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Check out our social pages below: https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsaki https://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/ https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsaki https://www.msnbc.com/jen-psakiBy NBC News
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S02-E21: Practising cultural art on another mob’s Country
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Send us a Text Message. In this interview, VAN’s Charles Pakana catches up with Gurrin Gurrin artist Phillip Howe, to discuss the challenges and obligations facing Aboriginal artists practising on Country that is not theirs.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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Checks and Balances: Following the Paper Trial into the White House
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On day 12 of the Donald Trump’s criminal trial, Judge Juan Merchan ruled that Trump violated his gag order for the tenth time, again citing a possibility of jail time for the former president. Jen also breaks down the new documents detailing the alleged scheme to reimburse the hush money used to silence a port star. Former US Attorney Preet Bharara…
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Crying Foul: Damning Testimony from a Trump Loyalist
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S02-E20: Reconciliation Perspective - Wotjobaluk woman Aunty Janine Coombs
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Send us a Text Message. As we commence our series of interviews with Victorian Traditional owners about what true reconciliation means to them, we sit down with Wotjobaluk woman, Aunty Janine Coombs.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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S02-E19: Victorian Treaty - sharing political decision making and embracing allies
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Send us a Text Message. Gunditjmara man and co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Rueben Berg, returns to the VAN Talks podcast, discussing one of the key aspirations of a statewide treaty in Victoria - the sharing of political decision making with Traditional Owners and Victorian Aboriginal community.…
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S02-E18: Seeking to identify and recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander personnel
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Send us a Text Message. From his office deep within the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Michael Bell devotes his life to identifying and gaining recognition for all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have donned an Australian military uniform or, on the home front, have given of themselves to support those on active service. …
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