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All the best of the Parisian catwalks and a behind-the-scenes look at the big names in Haute couture. Friday at 11:20am Paris time.
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Welcome to Improbable Walks, the travel podcast that brings you to the streets of Paris, wherever you are. Every episode, we discover a new street in the City of Light, strolling into the hidden history and stories of Paris, block by block. Your host is Canadian writer and long-time parisienne, Lisa Pasold. To support this monthly podcast, please subscribe for free, so you're notified when the next podcast is available. Merci!
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Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this podcast we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound ...
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In a country like France, where tradition reigns supreme, even a suggestion of change or newness has long been met with scepticism by locals. This is no longer the case, offers writer and adopted Parisian Lindsey Tramuta in The New Paris podcast, a side dish to her bestselling books “The New Paris” and “The New Parisienne”. Here, with an assortment of other local experts, she takes a closer look at the people, places and ideas that are changing the fabric of the storied French capital.
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The only podcast in English about Weddings & Elopements in Paris & France. Great tips and insights from Wedding Vendors actually living and working in France for your Wedding Ceremony or Elopement in Paris. Hosted by Naïm Terrache, the Parisian Celebrant, Professional Wedding Celebrant & MC based in Paris France.
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Bonjour tout le monde, Presque Parisiennes Podcast is a show about life and culture in Paris, from the perspectives of two foreigners living here. We are your co-hosts. Dilara, born in Izmir Turkey, who moved to Paris in 2013 for work and is currently living in the 12th arrondissement. Kelly, born in Glasgow Scotland, who moved to Paris in 2017 to open a new chapter in her life and is currently living in Kremlin-Bicêtre. In this podcast, we’ll be talking about everything about Paris and Fran ...
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Snipets of the life of a young Afro-Parisian. Relatable gists and experiences she would not necessarily tell everyone!
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Two Softbrains trying to make the world less serious, science less complicated and history more interesting! Each week Justin and Clarke each bring a new topic to the table, educating each other and you at the same time.
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Ines Leonarduzzi is a 30 years old Parisian digital entrepreneure. She shares every month in her Personal Letter life thoughts with philosophy, self-derision and spirituality.
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Sartorial Talks is the premium channel on classic men's style and sartorial education on YouTube, featuring acclaimed international best-selling author Hugo "The Parisian Gentleman" Jacomet and Sonya Glyn, one of the most respected feminine voices in the men's style world.
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The answer to our global crisis is embracing who we truly are, committing to our passions and sharing with others. Your talents and skills are unique to you and the innate feeling to make this world a better place resonates within all of us. I am here to inspire you to stand in your power with confidence, to be authentic and change your life. The individual change you make will ripple out into your community, and thus, the world. Join me as I welcome people who are living their authentic liv ...
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After a fateful meeting abroad, the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo arrives in Paris to establish a new life. Though he soon becomes a cornerstone of high society, mysterious and tragic happenings quickly follow - threatening the Parisian upper class in unimaginable ways. As star-crossed lovers, scheming sycophants, and ambitious criminals strive for what they think they deserve, questions arise about Paris’ new, fabulously wealthy resident. Not just about why the Count of Monte Cristo has c ...
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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable is an official "Common Sense Media Selection" and has been called one of the "Best Podcasts for Kids of All Ages" by Time Out New Yor ...
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A Podcast for every traveler. Funny and Family Friendly stories and news from around the world that just might make you smile.
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Every week, Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating stories about food—a detective who tracks down food thieves and a look inside the most famous (and often scandalous) restaurant kitchens—and interviews with culinary icons such as José Andrés, Padma Lakshmi, Jacques Pépin, and Marcus Samuelsson. And on Milk Street Radio you can always find the unexpected: the comedian who ranks apples using an elaborate 100-point system, the scientists who study if vegetables have s ...
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Exploring the Hands, Head and Heart of Massage and Manual Therapy In this podcast you'll hear stories from successful massage and complementary health professionals that have been there before you... with great conversations and a bunch of free tips and tactics so you can grow a practice you love!
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Welcome to GenerateHER, the podcast designed to reignite your energy and ambition straight from Paris. Join best-selling author and former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, Jane Bertch, as she shares inspiring insights, real-life stories, and transformative tools to help you unlock your hidden power. In each episode, we’ll dive into the magic of embracing your unique strengths, tapping into creative curiosity, and discovering the courage to reinvent yourself. Together, we’ll explore t ...
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Frankely Judaic: Explorations in Jewish Studies
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A Jewish Studies podcast series featuring the research of Frankel Institute fellows at the University of Michigan.
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Honeys (Black women 40+) are out here embarking on new adventures, grabbing happiness, and living unapologetically… because it’s good over here! IT'S GOOD OVER HERE takes listeners into the delicious adventures in Honeyland! It’s a celebration of how good it can get on the other side of 40—across career, life and love. In each episode, our Head Honey Felicia Pride, a writer / director blazing trails as a Honey in Hollywood, chats with fellow 40+ dynamos across backgrounds and disciplines abo ...
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The Waiting List Podcast is hosted by three watch geeks: Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum and Lung Lung Thun. We can‘t say we are the most knowledgeable collectors but one thing we do have is a passion to grow the watch community and bring positive vibes! Chill out while we discuss trending topics within the watch industry, interview collectors and have a bit of fun! Reach out to us via email at [email protected] and also our Instagram page @thewaitinglistpodcast.
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How do we make our cities more livable? We want them to be more affordable, walkable and meet the needs of a tech-powered society. So, how do we actually reach those ideals? City Space is an urban living podcast from The Globe and Mail that seeks to answer those questions. Join host Irene Galea as she speaks to global experts and those close to home to learn what our cities are doing right and what we could do better. From accessibility to housing to transit, episodes will consider what trul ...
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On the road and at home it's always about food, fun, and experiences!
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In a hilarious and anarchy infused podcast, Michael Harrison moderates improvised debates with comedians in character! Featuring reoccurring cast members Jake Vevera, Drew Dunn and a guest comedian
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Join Brendan, Ryan, Kyle and Zac on an issue-by-issue review and deconstruction of Grant Morrison's The Invisibles. (Warning: This podcast may or may not be a hypersigil.)
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Behold Victoria D'Angelo and Helika Campbell: the grandest, greatest, finest undergraduate creative writing majors in the world. We strive to fit the square peg into the circular hole while we discuss how certain characters can be molded into a variety of fiction writing prompts.
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Good Goods is like no other shop. From shoes, to gymnasiums, to cats, each week Michelle and Pirijan make good versions of the things we need.
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Pearl de flore is one-stop-shop for one's who is looking for the best preserved roses,
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In The Village will take you into the most exclusive areas of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to explore the daily life of athletes, complete with all the funny, mundane and unexpected things you learn off the field of play. Join Elizabeth Beisel as she sits down with Olympians each day in Paris.
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FEaB is a podcast with Matt Mira and Scott Mosier getting to know each other and deciding if they actually want to be friends. Brought to you by SModcast and Nerdist Industries
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New Currency is a youth-centred, cultural platform that is focused on documenting and amplifying creative ideas from communities around the world. We take an iterative approach to chronicling events from our community; sourcing and investigating new ideas from the ground through conversation & collaboration. Our research and findings present itself in multiple formats such as a print magazine, IRL interventions, digital projects and community-oriented initiatives. Our output serves as a cata ...
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Learn French with real-life conversations! Join us as we chat to ordinary (and not so ordinary) French people about life, love, and everything in between.
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The podcast for Paris lovers and trip planners
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Looking for stories from Israel? The monthly podcast will be an interview style show where we introduce our audience to newsmakers and intriguing Israelis. We’ll meet characters from across industries — academics, actors, athletes, artists and archaeologists -- and even alien hunters. Subscribe to "Our Friend from Israel."
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On “Reading the Middle East with Gilles Kepel,” the latest Al-Monitor podcast, renowned French scholar Gilles Kepel interviews the ground-breaking authors and thought leaders who are both shaping and explaining the complex trends in the Middle East and Islamic world. Kepel, one of Europe's leading experts on Islamism, the Middle East and North Africa, is a professor at the Institute of Political Studies, Paris (Sciences Po). His numerous books — which include "Jihad: The Trail of Political I ...
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Entertainment Plus : Movies, Music, TV and Celebrity News. Short Shows, Big Fun!
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"Entertainment Plus" is a timely podcast that offers a comprehensive roundup of the latest stories in the entertainment world. This engaging show caters to avid entertainment enthusiasts who crave up-to-the-minute information on their favorite movies, TV shows, celebrities, and music. With stories from industry experts and seasoned journalists, "Entertainment Plus" delivers a dynamic mix of breaking news, exclusive interviews, insightful analysis, and behind-the-scenes scoops. Whether it's t ...
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EP19: The Beauty of Parisians Is Their Ability to Turn the Mundane Into the Extraordinary
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We often wait for big moments to feel joyful. But what if the magic is actually in the small ones? In this episode, I reflect on how living in Paris has taught me to find beauty in the everyday. While my life might sound glamorous from the outside, the truth is it’s quiet, simple, and wonderfully routine. And yet, something about the way Parisians …
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The Viking Siege of Paris, 886 AD. Just 200 Parisian Men Held Paris Against 30,000 Vikings.
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The siege didn’t just test the walls of Paris, it revealed its worth to all of France. In holding the city, the defenders exposed the spine of the realm. And when Charles the Fat chose appeasement over action, he sealed his fate. The dynasty of Charlemagne ended not with a charge, but with a negotiation. The Carolingians fell... because Paris refus…
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Trump’s first 100 days and Mark Carney’s election victory
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The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency and Mark Carney’s Liberals seal comeback victory in Canada’s elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The Siege of The Alamo, 1836. The Violent Slaughter that made modern America. Heroic Last Stand.
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The fall of the Alamo ignited a fierce, unrelenting resistance to Santa Anna’s advance, forging the resolve that would drive his army into the dirt and wrest from him the independence of Texas. The Alamo. February 23 - March 6, 1836. Texian Forces: ~ 189 Texans. Mexican Forces: 4,000 - 6,000 Soldiers. Additional Reading and Episode Research: Hardi…
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Bears on Slides & Coal Carrying: Earth's Strangest Stories
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Ever wondered what bears do for fun? Turns out, they might enjoy the same playground equipment as our kids! Welcome to Weird World Variety, where strange and delightful stories from across the globe come to life. Join us as we explore the utterly fascinating World Coal Carrying Championships in Yorkshire, England. This peculiar Easter tradition see…
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Portugal-Spain power cuts and Canada votes
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The latest on a huge power cut that has left Portugal and Spain without electricity. Then: world military spending’s record surge, Canada’s election and Switzerland’s most unnecessary laws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Building a business that actually feels like you starts with knowing the season you’re in and letting go of who you think you’re supposed to be. I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Molly Balint for a conversation that felt equal parts grounding and eye-opening. Molly is the founder of the SOFT business movement, and someone I’ve admired for…
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Congo and Rwanda look to sign a peace accord and the final day of mourning for Pope Francis
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The DRC and Rwanda look set to sign an agreement to foster a pathway to peace. Then: the final day of mourning for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral. Plus: Monocle’s new website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Beer at The Pyramids: The Strange History of the World’s Favorite Beverage
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This week, we’re wetting our whistles with an array of historic, rare and homemade drinks. Journalist Jonny Garrett tells the true story of beer, including its use as a dietary supplement for children, a religious rite in prehistoric caves, and as a form of Ancient Egyptian currency. Plus, Aaron Goldfarb tells us about the collectors who hunt for v…
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How important is a US trade deal for the UK?
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The UK chancellor eyes a trade deal with the US; Jordan’s changing diplomatic role in the US; and how Portugal is dealing with loudspeakers on trains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The Siege of Sevastopol, WWII 1941-42. The Largest Military Invasion in Recorded History.
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The battle for Sevastopol, and the wider fight for Crimea, siphoned off critical German divisions from the southern push toward the Caucasus, delaying the drive for oil and momentum. At the same time, it gutted Soviet naval power in the Black Sea, silencing it for nearly two years and leaving the coastline exposed and vulnerable. Sevastopol. Octobe…
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The Siege of Khe Sanh, 1968. The Killing Stroke of Communist Vietnam's Final Major Offensive.
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The North Vietnamese defeat marked the terminal collapse of their ambitious 1968 campaign: an orchestrated “General Offensive” designed to fracture American resolve and ignite a nationwide uprising, brought to its knees by the very forces it sought to outmaneuver. Khe Sanh. January 21 - April 5, 1968. American and South Vietnamese Forces: ~ 6,000…
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The fallout of the Kashmir terror attacks and rising tourism in post-conflict zones
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We’re joined by Nina dos Santos and Lynne O’Donnell to discuss the latest following the deadliest terror attack in Kashmir in the past 25 years. How have India and Pakistan responded? Also on the programme: as CBS’s top producer quits, citing a loss of journalistic independence, we examine the state of media in the US. Then: efforts are under way i…
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Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Politics
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In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor of Politics and Global Sustainable Development Elena Korosteleva answers, ‘Have we shifted from a soft power to a hard political environment?’. See omnystudio.com/listen…
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Ukrainian peace talks in London and turmoil at the Pentagon
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Giorgia Scaturro and Charles Hecker look at what could come out of peace talks between Ukraine, the US, UK and France. Also on the programme: amid reports of a second leak from US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, is the Pentagon in disarray? And: what soft power does the papacy give Italy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Reagan Gomez on 30 Years in Hollywood and Finding Her Flow Over 40
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Send us a text On this episode of IT’S GOOD OVER HERE Felicia chats with actress, writer, producer, and voiceover queen Reagan Gomez, who’s been in the game since her teen years and is now living life on her own terms. From being a beloved TV daughter in the ’90s to carving out space in new media, Reagan’s evolution is a masterclass in staying grou…
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Ep 127: Lymph Love & Superheroes with Robin Devine from LymphyCon
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In this energetic episode of the Health Leader Podcast, Christine Knox chats with the incredible Robin Devine – an internationally trained lymphatic therapist, passionate educator, and the mastermind behind LymphyCon, a superhero-themed conference for all things lymph! Robin shares: Why she calls herself a “lymphomaniac” 😄 How LymphyCon started in …
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Pope Francis’ legacy and the role of international ceasefires
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Former Vatican correspondent Juliet Linley weighs Pope Francis’ legacy. Daniella Peled and Alex von Tunzelmann join Andrew Mueller in studio to discuss the continued role of ceasefires and Dubai’s new influencer academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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EP20: I’m Still Finding My Voice(s) in Paris
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We contain multitudes, and learning to honor every version of ourselves might be the most honest kind of authenticity. After living in Paris for more than 20 years, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about identity, why we feel different in certain places, how we show up in different roles, and what it really means to find your voice. In this episod…
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United States hosts Meloni and La Force pops by Midori House
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We assess the economic indicators taking place in the United States, how Donald Trump received Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and musical artist La Force pops by for a chat. Plus: Andrew Mueller tells us what he learned this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Togo's international fashion festival fights for a world without cancer
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Togo's International Fashion Festival has chosen a topical theme for its twelfth edition: the fight against cancer. The issue may not appear glamorous, but the alarming rise in cancer rates makes it extremely relevant. Jacques Logoh, the festival's founder, believes that fashion must help raise awareness of the disease, with prevention as its watch…
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Inside the Great British Bake Off with Paul Hollywood
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We chat with Great British Bake Off judge and author of “BAKE” Paul Hollywood about the best and worst parts of his job, his secret to perfect scones and what a bin lid is—and why it's so delicious. Plus, journalist Alex Beggs tells us about cookbooks for pets; J. Kenji López-Alt takes wok cooking outdoors; and we make Spicy Chinese Beef Skewers. (…
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Ukraine’s future decided in Paris and South Korea puts the breaks on field trips
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French president Emmanuel Macron, US secretary of state Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve Witkoff hold talks in Paris over a Ukraine ceasefire. Then: Denmark looks to train troops to Ukraine and Greece strengthens its military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France. Plus: why South Korea is turning its back on school trips. And: we receive a letter fr…
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Angola’s prison sentences for fake news and Tuvalu gets cash machines
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China replaces its top international trade negotiator, Hamas rejects an Israeli proposal for a six-week ceasefire, Angola seeks lengthy prison sentences for fake news and Tuvalu unveils its first-ever ATMs. Plus: Richard Susskind on his book ‘How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Technology
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In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies Noortje Marres answers, ‘Are we designing AI to work with us or replace us?’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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UK hosts Sudan summit and Lisbon’s Strategic Noise Map
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A potential path to peace in Sudan’s two-year conflict begins in London. Donald Trump cuts billions in funding to Harvard, the expulsion of French officials from Algeria is “to have consequences” and Lisbon approves an updated version of the city’s Strategic Noise Map. Plus: Artem Chapeye on his book ‘Ordinary People Don’t Carry Machine Guns’. See …
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This week on City Space, our team attempts to unravel a few puzzling urban enigmas. Can anything be a street name? Does a patch of grass qualify as a park? What does this unique house reveal about the development of the area? Irene and our producers guide you through different neighborhoods as they try to solve the mini-mysteries that define a city…
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Listen to Dilara in conversation with Hilary Matson founder of Yugen Eartside. We talk about how Hilary founded her sustainable travel business after moving to Paris, what it means to be sustainable when traveling, what France does for sustainability, the kinds of tours she organizes in France, and much more. You can learn more about Yugen Eartside…
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Xi Jinping tours Southeast Asia and European travellers cancel US trips
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US president Donald Trump hosts his El Salvador counterpart, Nayib Bukele, as his influence in Central America grows. Also on the programme: Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties as he tours Southeast Asia and European travellers turn their backs on trips to the US. Then: why we’re addicted to bad news as our love of ‘doomscrolling’ continue…
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The Siege of Fort Stanwix, American Revolution. 1777. Where an Insurrection Turn into a Revolution.
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Britain’s failure to seize Fort Stanwix played a critical role in the collapse of their strategy to divide the colonies. Without control of the fort, they were unable to secure the Hudson River corridor or dominate central New York, objectives that had been essential to cutting the American rebellion in half. That one position, held against the odd…
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The Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile
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We’re live from both the Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile. Then: Carlota Rebelo brings the latest headlines from Portugal and we look at what Greek myths say about contemporary culture. Plus: Andrew Mueller delivers ‘What We Learned’ this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lidia Bastianich Hotline Plus Rome's Best Unknown Eateries
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Lidia Bastianich joins Christopher Kimball to answer our listeners' Italian cooking questions—from the best recipe for ravioli to tips for avoiding soggy lasagne. Plus, The Great British Bake Off's Giuseppe Dell'Anno shares the joys of Italian baking, from cannoli cake to sfogliatelle; culinary guide Arianna Pasquini takes us on a tour of Rome's hi…
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Ep 126: How to Grow Your Allied Health Team with Confidence with Norelle Pratt
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In this episode, we chat with Norelle Pratt, founder of HR for Health Leaders, about how to grow your allied health team with confidence. Norelle shares her experience from both running a clinic and working in HR for over 15 years. We talk about the real differences between hiring employees, using contractors, or renting out rooms - and what the la…
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Russia begins spring offensive. Plus: which countries have the best tourists?
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Carole Walker and Tom Rivers assess the global effects of Trump’s 90-day pause on most of the latest tariffs. Also on the programme: the latest from Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine and why European leaders are embracing US right-wing media. Then: which countries have the best and worst tourists? Plus: we check in with Andrew Mueller at the Del…
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Trump’s nuclear options with Iran, and Germany’s new coalition
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Robin Lustig and Rainbow Murray look at Donald Trump’s moves to convince Iran to ditch its nuclear programme, how AP got back in the White House, whether a new coalition could make Germany a leader in Europe again and why residents of San Sebastián are rejecting the Fifa World Cup. Plus: our On This Day series considers the moment that Confederate …
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Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Marketing
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In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor of Marketing John Rudd answers, ‘Does marketing still work in an age of digital clutter?’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Are the US and China on the verge of an all-out trade war?
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Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to increase tariffs, so is a full-blown trade war between the two superpowers inevitable? Journalist Tessa Szyszkowitz and Monocle’s Christopher Lord discuss this and whether or not Europe is ready to accept the brain drain from the US. Plus: is Emmanuel Macron po…
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Felicia Pride on Building a Brand for Black Women Over 40
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Send us a text I wasn’t one to shy away from entrepreneurship, having started my first business in my late 20s. But I was tired of not seeing stories that spoke to me or other Black women my age and decided to do something about it. I was also very clear that the business favored youth and chose to see creatives like myself as work for hires. Start…
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Global markets tumble and is Doge coming to the UK?
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Guests Terry Stiastny and Andrew Thompson get the view from Wall Street as global markets plummet following Donald Trump’s tariffs and the UK debates shutting down public bodies to streamline government. Then: thousands gather in São Paulo to support former embattled president Jair Bolsonaro. Plus: why resignation by proxy agencies are on the rise …
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EP18: Life Lessons From A French Dinner Party
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A French dinner party has taught me more than I ever expected about French culture, personal discovery, and the way we connect with each other. After two decades of living in Paris, I’ve come to see these dinners as so much more than a meal. What strikes me most is how much thought goes into who’s invited, where they sit, and how the evening unfold…
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The impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol and Florida’s child-labour rules
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Edward Howell assesses the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, Grace Charlton and Tom Webb look at why Florida lawmakers want to axe child-labour rules and what is irking Japanese commuters? Plus: Sophie Grove’s Watches and Wonders round-up and Andew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann
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YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann shares the best, worst and weirdest coffee in the world—from his tried-and-true recipe for the ultimate cup at home to the time he tasted 70-year-old beans in Japan. Plus, Don and Petie Kladstrup tell us the story of the man who taught America to love Champagne; we make Beef Chili Colorado Tacos; and Adam Gopnik…
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The Siege of Plataea, 429-427 BC. First Recorded Use of Chemical Warfare. Executions. Collapse of Hellenistic Honor.
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Plataea represented the first large-scale deployment of siege technology and engineered tactics in Greek warfare: an evolution that redefined how cities were attacked and defended. But its legacy reached further. It signaled the beginning of a deeper collapse: the unraveling of the social fabric and psychological cohesion that had once bound the He…
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‘Qatargate’ and other government-influence operations
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Julie Norman and Robin Brant discuss Qatar’s alleged influence-peddling operation that’s rocking Israel. Also in the programme: how China will respond to US tariffs and whether Tiktok will survive the week. Plus: why fraternisation is no longer allowed by US staff in China and a letter from Singapore to New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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#231-Watches and Wonders 2025 - Jac, Dan, Lung
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Watches and Wonders 2025!By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun
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Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election
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Nina Dos Santos and Michael Binyon assess the state of the opposition in the US as liberals win a majority in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Also in the programme: how Le Pen’s right-wing allies have been condemning her court verdict and why Germany is bolstering its civil protections. Then: what ended China’s piano craze? Plus: Matt Ridley’s new boo…
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Weird Sports Tech: Basketball's Glass Court Revolution?
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The beloved World World Variety podcast makes its triumphant return with host Matt diving straight into an eclectic mix of strange news and passionate commentary. Ever wondered what it would be like to play basketball on glass? Matt explores a German company's ambitious proposal to replace traditional hardwood courts with LED glass panels, creating…
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The Siege of Stalingrad, 1943. Hitler's Critical Error.
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Germany’s failure to take Stalingrad did more than cost them a city, it collapsed the entire southern campaign. With the 6th Army destroyed and the line of advance broken, the push toward the Caucasus oil fields disintegrated. Those fields were the key to strangling the Soviet war effort, cut them off, and the Red Army’s engines would fall silent. …
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China’s military exercises and the businesses making a cautious return to Russia
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Isabel Hilton and Quentin Peel assess China’s surprise military exercises aimed at blockading Taiwan, the EU plans to strengthen police powers to tackle foreign threats, LG and Samsung make a return to Russian markets and why The Beatles have stolen the show at CinemaCon. Plus: we look ahead to Watches and Wonders 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener …
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145: Curiosities in Paris with Messy Nessy's Vanessa Grall
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In the canon of Paris narratives, few focus on oddball finds and secrets lurking right beneath our noses. But Vanessa Grall, more commonly known and Messy Nessy, has made it her calling card. For more than a decade she has sussed out offbeat tales and fascinating individuals who have shaped our world and published several guidebooks to help travele…
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