Best Polynesia Podcasts (2024)

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Exuma Adventures and French Polynesia Magic with Michael and Cassandre 55:44

1d ago55:44

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#111 - Curious what it’s like to trade the hustle and bustle of city life for crystal-clear waters and remote island adventures? Imagine living on a catamaran while exploring the untouched beauty of French Polynesia and the Bahamas. Michael and Cassandre from Journey of MC join me to share their incredible stories and the life-changing impact of th…

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NH #678: 13th ANNIVERSARY! + Hinamoeura Cross – France’s Deadly Nuclear Testing Legacy in French Polynesia 59:51

9d ago59:51

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Welcome to the start of the 14th year of Nuclear Hotseat! This Week’s Featured Interview: Hinamoeura Cross of Polynesia and Tina Cordova of New Mexico, both winners of the 2023 Nuclear Free Future Award, embrace in congratulations and commiseration, as both are Downwinders from different parts of the world. Nuclear Hotseat Hot Story with Linda...…

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Ep 8 - Cruising the Society Islands of French Polynesia with a James Beard Award Winning Chef 22:13

16d ago22:13

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Welcome to the Luxury Travelers Podcast! In this episode, Rodney is thrilled to talk with his good friend, Dean Fearing, a James Beard Award-Winning Chef. Rodney is excited to discuss a cruise planned for March 2025 on the luxurious Silversea ship, the luxury brand under Royal Caribbean. This cruise promises an extraordinary experience, with each s…

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Navigating the World with Linda King's Travel Insights 31:24

2h ago31:24

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#112 - Can financial constraints truly hinder your wanderlust? Join us as we chat with Linda King, the Smart Travelista, who proves that travel and savings can go hand-in-hand. Linda, originally from Sydney and now based in Melbourne, shares her unique blend of travel expertise and financial savvy. Her early experiences, including a life-changing f…

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The Sagrada Família and Hello Kitty 50:02

16m ago50:02

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes. We hear the story of the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world and the creation of one of the most recognisable characters on the planet. Plus, an amazing first hand account of the expulsion of German-speakers from Czechoslovakia at the end of the Second World War, …

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NH #679: Early Xmas for Nukesters – Dangerous ADVANCE Act Guts US Nuclear Oversight, Protections – Diane D’Arrigo 59:14

1d ago59:14

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This Week’s Featured Interview: Numnutz of the Week (for Outstanding Nuclear Boneheadedness): Fukushima saki? That’s right – get drunk to ignore the radionuclides that might be in your alcohol! Nuclear Hotseat Hot Story with Linda Pentz Gunter: The ADVANCE Act will gut nuclear safety and keep the Nuclear Navy happy. Hardly anyone on Capitol Hill op…

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Ep 10 - Why Explora Journeys is the Hottest New Luxury Lifestyle Brand 31:22

7d ago31:22

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In this week's episode, Rodney sits down with Chris Austin, President of North America for Explora Journeys. Explora Journeys has been sailing for just ten months but has significantly impacted the luxury cruise industry. Travel and Leisure magazine recognized it as the best new ship launched in 2023, and Condé Nast included it on their 2024 Gold L…

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155: The Dead Man's Tree and Kapa 13:47

3d ago13:47

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Bungee jumping and the Benidorm boom 50:55

6d ago50:55

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service on the history of travel. Our guest is Dr. Susan Houge Mackenzie, Associate Professor in the Department of Tourism at the University of Otago in New Zealand. First, we'll hear from the man responsible for the first commercial bungee jump. Then, the …

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Margaret Sullivan's Odyssey: A Family's Year of Global Adventures 48:20

8d ago48:20

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#110 - What happens when a family decides to pause their conventional lives and embark on a year-long global adventure? Margaret Sullivan joins the podcast to share the captivating story of her family's extraordinary decision to take a gap year and explore the world with their young children. From corporate marketing in Lower Manhattan to fishing f…

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Ep 9 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises - An Unrivaled Experience 29:25

9d ago29:25

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Welcome to Luxury Travelers, the ultimate podcast for discerning explorers and connoisseurs of abundant experiences. Your host, Rodney George, invites Shawn Tubman, the Senior Vice President of Sales for Regent Seven Seas Cruises to share his invaluable insights on the world of luxury cruising, from the most exquisite destinations to the unparallel…

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Boko Haram massacre in Nigeria and the Irish shopworkers strike 50:55

13d ago50:55

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. First, we hear about Boko Haram militants driving into Gwoza in north-east Nigeria in 2014, to begin an assault which left hundreds dead. Next, the Irish shopworkers who went on strike after refusing to handle South African goods. Then, it’s 25 yea…

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Kirsten Rudberg’s Pilgrimage to Growth: From the Camino to Creative Horizons 44:14

18d ago44:14

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#109 - Kirsten Rudberg’s journey across the Camino de Santiago offers more than just tales of physical endurance; it’s a deep dive into the realms of solitude, personal growth, and the magic of unexpected generosity. Join us as Kirsten, a panentheist with a Master’s of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology, shares her transformative pilgrimage exp…

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The weather report that delayed D-Day and panda-mania in Taiwan 51:15

21d ago51:15

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. First, we hear how a young Irishwoman called Maureen Flavin Sweeney drew up a weather report that delayed the date of D-Day. Then, 99-year-old former field medic, Charles Norman Shay, shares his remarkable account of landing on the Normandy beach i…

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Exploring Life's Lessons on Two Wheels with Chris Donaldson 39:26

22d ago39:26

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#108 - What drives someone to leave behind the chaos of their home city and embark on a global adventure? Chris Donaldson, an intrepid 65-year-old motorcyclist from Belfast, Northern Ireland, shares his incredible journey of riding a Moto Guzzi Le Mans around the world. From the conflict-ridden streets of Belfast to navigating the deserts of Sudan,…

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Ep 7 - Signature Travel Network, an Exclusive Network of the World’s Leading Expert Travel Advisors 27:16

23d ago27:16

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Welcome to the Luxury Travelers Podcast! In this episode, Alex Sharpe, President and CEO of Signature Travel Network, speaks with Rodney about Signature Travel Network's many attributes and their impactful initiative, Travel Elevates. This nonprofit program empowers travelers to make a positive difference in the communities they visit. Alex shares …

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NH #676: The Nuclear Weapons/Nuclear Energy Connection, Costs, Fears – Alfred Meyer of PSR, Dr. Gordon Edwards 59:02

26d ago59:02

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This Week’s First Featured Interview: Alfred Meyer of Physicians for Social Responsibility, mid-Zoom interview This Week’s Second Featured Interview: Dr. Gordon Edwards, addressing the United Nations What Scares Me Most about Nuclear: Excerpts from last year’s Halloween feature: “What Scares Me Most about Nuclear.” I spoke with more than 30 activis…

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South American revolutionaries and the first Aboriginal MP 50:31

28d ago50:31

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A warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners - this programme contains the names and voices of people who have died. Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. First, the story of Brazil's most wanted, Carlos Lamarca. He was a captain who deserted the army in the 1960s and …

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Amber's Elopement Visions: Capturing Love on Nature's Grand Stage 41:57

29d ago41:57

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#107 - Embark on a photographic odyssey as I sat down with the remarkable Amber, whose lens has turned elopements into visual sonnets against Earth's most awe-inspiring canvases. Once a travel agent, Amber's trajectory to becoming an elopement photographer is a vibrant narrative of love, adventure, and the chance encounters that can shape our desti…

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NH #675: RECA Held Hostage by Mike Johnson’s Stupid Congress Tricks – Nuclear Victims’ Compensation Act Down to the Wire – Mary Dickson 59:15

1M ago59:15

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The Miller Map. The path radioactive fallout took from the 100 above-ground nuclear tests in Nevada. Actually, it took three or more nuclear fallout clouds overhead to make it onto this map. Compiled by Richard Miller, author of Under the Cloud: The Decades of Nuclear Testing. This Week’s Featured Interview: PHONE NUMBERS TO CONTACT CONGRESS...…

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Ep 6 - TCS World Travel with Jesse Terranova 27:01

1M ago27:01

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Welcome to the Luxury Traveler Podcast! In this episode, Jesse Terranova from TCS World Travel shares why the company is a leader in the industry, offering unparalleled travel experiences. Notably, TCS operates two brand new Airbus A321 jets, accommodating 52 passengers, and offers between 20 and 25 unique journeys annually. TCS boasts many repeat …

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The first Air Jordan and Imelda Marcos's 3,000 pairs of shoes 50:08

1M ago50:08

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. This week’s programmes are all about the history of footwear. First we take a trip back to the 1960’s when Brazilians were introduced to a new type of footwear, which went on to become one of the country’s biggest exports. Plus the story of how a t…

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Kambrie Wilkinson's Race Through Life: From Utah's Trails to College Tracks 38:16

1M ago38:16

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#106 - Embrace the pulse of perseverance and youthful ambition through the experiences of Kambrie Wilkinson, a trail-blazing runner ready to conquer the peaks of Utah and the tracks of collegiate competition. My conversation with Kambrie isn't just about her swift strides on the racecourse; it's a heart-to-heart on how a mother's nudge led her from…

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NH #674: The Passing of an Anti-Nuclear Activist Hero: Patti Ameno 59:14

1M ago59:14

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Patti Ameno (also Patty, Patricia) grew up in Apollo, Pennsylvania, 35 miles NE of Pittsburgh, not realizing that her childhood home was directly across the street from the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corporation. NUMEC manufactured fuel for commercial nuclear power plants and the Navy’s nuclear submarines, leaving behind a legacy of uranium an…

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Ep 5 - The Making of Global Cruise Itineraries with Claudius Docekal 33:46

1M ago33:46

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Welcome to the Luxury Travel podcast, where we unveil the epitome of opulent travel experiences alongside industry luminaries. In today's episode, host Rodney George engages in a captivating dialogue with Claudius Docekal, Vice President of Global Deployments at Scenic and Emerald Cruises. Together, they delve into the world of extravagant yachting…

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Independence in French Polynesia and the 'Queen of Cuba' 51:30

2M ago51:30

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. This week, we hear how nuclear testing changed politics in French Polynesia. Plus, the story of how the FBI caught Ana Montes, the spy known as the ‘Queen of Cuba’. We also talk to Jewish and Palestinian people about the moment the state of Israel …

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Elwin Robinson's Journey to Wholeness Amidst Genetic Revelations 47:56

1M ago47:56

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#105 - Embarking on a journey of health and hope can be as daunting as it is illuminating, and Elwin Robinson's story is a testament to the transformative power of wellness. Born to an international family, Elwin faced early health challenges that set him on an explorative quest for understanding. I have the privilege of delving into Elwin's remark…

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NH #673: Uranium Film Festival Closes US Tour in Las Vegas, RECA DC Lobbying Update, Godzilla B-Day Marathon + the Passing of Activist Patti Ameno 59:02

1M ago59:02

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This Week’s Featured Interviews: Some weeks, it’s time to catch up with a number of stories. So here we present a series of short interviews covering a range of issues that are up for us right now. International Uranium Film Festival co-Founder and Director Norbert Suchanek, seen here hard at work from his North American...…

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Ep 4 - Cruising with Cruise Planners CEO with Michelle Fee 31:15

2M ago31:15

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Welcome to the Luxury Travel podcast, where we explore the epitome of luxury travel with industry leaders. In today's episode, host Rodney George sits down with Michelle Fee, the founder of Cruise Planners. Cruise Planners is a network of Travel Advisors collaborating with multiple cruise lines, ensuring competitive pricing and effective client com…

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India’s ambitious ID scheme and the iconic Princess Diana photo 51:01

2M ago51:01

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This week, how more than one billion people living in India were given a unique digital ID during the world's largest biometric project. The Aadhaar scheme was launched in 2009 but it wasn't without controversy. Our guest, digital identity expert Dr Edgar Whitley, tells us about the history of ID schemes around the world. Plus, the Spanish doctor w…

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Lundyn VanderToolen's Leap of Faith: Balancing Gymnastics, Ambition, and the Joy of Life 43:21

2M ago43:21

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#104 - When the balance beam of life meets the vault of ambition, where do you land? Lundyn VanderToolen, a high school senior on the cusp of collegiate gymnastics, joins me to untangle this convergence. We kick off our chat with Lundyn’s evolution from a five-year-old with a beam in her eyes to a seasoned gymnast with dreams bigger than a perfect …

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NH #672: “Oppenheimer” Opens in Japan: Prof. Robert “Bo” Jacobs of Hiroshima Peace Institute 59:12

2M ago59:12

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Oppenheimer Opens in Japan: Prof. Robert “Bo” Jacobs of Hiroshima Peace Institute After a delay of more than one year, the Oppenheimer film has opened in Japan. To learn what the response has been, we spoke with Prof. Robert “Bo” Jacobs of the Hiroshima Peace Institute and the Graduate School of Peace Studies of Hiroshima...…

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Paraguay’s ‘disappeared’ and the history of the Channel Tunnel 50:53

2M ago50:53

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. This week we hear the story of Rogelio Goiburu, who has dedicated his life to finding the victims of Alfredo Stroessner's dictatorship in Paraguay, including the remains of his own father. Our expert Dr Francesca Lessa talks about other enforced di…

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Scott Gurian and the Rally of a Lifetime - UK to Mongolia 48:56

2M ago48:56

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#103 - When Scott Gurian, a journalist with a knack for embedding himself in the marrow of the world's less-trod paths, tells the story of the Mongol Rally, you can't help but lean in closer. I had the pleasure of peeling back the layers of Scott’s 11,000-mile trek in a vehicle that's barely more at home on the vast steppes than a fish on a bicycle…

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154: The Concubine Demon 13:48

2M ago13:48

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→ Join our mission of spreading Asian & Pacific Islander cultural awareness by signing up for our mailing list. Please support our show by purchasing our merch: → Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) → Shirts and more are at our store! → Join our Patreon for exclusive stories. ****…

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NH #671: Chernobyl Lies by World Health Org. – Chernobyl Truth with Alison Katz of Independent WHO – a Nuclear Hotseat CLASSIC 59:02

2M ago59:02

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This Week’s Nuclear Hotseat CLASSIC: Independent W.H.O.’s Alison Katz on World Health Organization’s Chernobyl Cover-up We continue our commemoration of the 38th year since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster with a reprise of one of Nuclear Hotseat’s most CLASSIC episodes. Chernobyl Truth – Other Excellent Information Sources: No official Numnutz of th…

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Thirty years since the first free elections in South Africa 51:02

2M ago51:02

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It’s been thirty years since the first fully democratic elections in South Africa, which saw the African National Congress take power in 1994. But two years before that historic moment, white South Africans had to vote in a referendum that would decide whether or not to usher in a multi-racial government. We hear from President FW de Klerk’s then c…

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Dan McQueen's Saga From Peril to Empowerment 45:00

2M ago45:00

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#102 - Imagine the ground beneath your feet giving way, plunging you into darkness. That's how Dan McQueen's world changed when a brain hemorrhage in 2014 left him grappling for the basic threads of life. Join me as I sit down with Dan in an episode that promises to grip your heart with a story of indomitable courage. Together, we navigate the jagg…

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Ep 3 "Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal - A match made in luxury travel heaven!" 32:41

2M ago32:41

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Welcome to the Luxury Travelers podcast, where we delve into the pinnacle of luxurious travel experiences alongside industry trailblazers. In today's episode, your host, Rodney George, engages in a captivating conversation with Kim Guimaraes, representing the esteemed Abercrombie and Kent brand, with roots stretching back to Africa in 1962. Renowne…

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Ep 2 Private Luxury African Safaris 30:46

2M ago30:46

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Welcome to the Luxury Travelers podcast, where we explore the epitome of luxury travel with industry leaders. In today's episode, host Rodney George sits down with Tom LaRock, CEO of Safari Professionals, to delve into the unparalleled safari experience offered by their company. Catering exclusively to discerning high-end travelers seeking personal…

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EP 1 Exploring the World of Luxury Travel 7:04

2M ago7:04

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Rodney George, a seasoned veteran in the luxury travel industry, introduces the Luxury Travelers Podcast, sharing his journey from retirement to building a successful travel agency. With over 200 years of combined experience among his team, Rodney emphasizes the podcast's mission to educate and inform listeners about the ever-evolving world of luxu…

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NH #670: SPECIAL: Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster 38th Anniversary – Survivor Bonnie Kouneva, Dr. Janette Sherman, Tim Mousseau, Alexei Yablakov, Ryuichi Hirokawa 58:50

2M ago58:50

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The Elephant’s Foot – solidified melted fuel core at Chernobyl in Ukraine. Still highly radioactive, still dangerous. SPECIAL: Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster 38th Anniversary – Stories of its Deadly Legacy This Week’s Featured Interviews: The Chernobyl nuclear disaster began on April 26, 1986 – another of those dates that will live in infamy. Here is a…

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Ebola outbreak and the Friendship Train returns 50:50

2M ago50:50

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. It’s 10 years since the world’s deadliest outbreak of Ebola started in West Africa. We hear from a survivor and discuss the legacy of the epidemic with the BBC's global health reporter Tulip Mazumdar. Plus, the first World War Two battalion to be l…

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Maddison Elliott A Story Of Us April 10 2024 20:49

2M ago20:49

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In this interview, Andrew sits down with Maddison Elliott, who is graduating with her MA this semester in anthropology. They discuss The book Buzz (https://nyupress.org/9781479827381/buzz/), Maddison's MA thesis on pollinator protection, hierarchies of insects, roundtable method of teaching introductory anthropology courses, and the Wicked Science …

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NH #669: UCSB Global Nuclear Legacies Conference on the Nuke/Race/Gender/Religion/AI/Climate Connection 59:16

2M ago59:16

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WHY WE DO IT: Linda Seeley of San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace shows off a picture of her 3-week old great grandson – the next generation of reason for working against nukes. KEYSTONE PHOTO: Dream Team of Activists at the UCSB Global Legacies conference: (l-r) Jane Swanson, Libbe HaLevy, Linda Seeley, Melissa Bumstead, Heidi...…

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Tales of Transition and Adventure with Carol Springer 45:20

2M ago45:20

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#101 - Embark with me on a narrative voyage where Carol Springer, the vibrant voice behind the 'Where Next' podcast, captures our imagination with tales of her ever-changing journey through life's seasons. From the snowy frontiers of Minnesota to the sun-kissed peaks of Colorado, we traverse her personal atlas, unpacking the dreams that unfold as t…

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The Luxury Travelers Podcast- Trailer 4:22

3M ago4:22

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Welcome to The Luxury Travelers Podcast, your guide to the world of opulence and adventure hosted by Rodney George, Founder & Managing Partner at Luxe Travel Consultants. Join us as we embark on a journey through the most lavish destinations, extravagant experiences, and unparalleled indulgence that the world has to offer. In each episode, Rodney w…

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The history of art heists 50:59

3M ago50:59

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. It's 30 years since Edvard Munch’s painting, The Scream, was stolen from the national gallery in Oslo, Norway. We hear from the man who helped to recover it. Our expert guest is historian and author, Susan Ronald, who explores the history of art he…

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Celebrating Milestones: A Tapestry of Tales from 100 Episodes of Journey with Jake 1:31:06

3M ago1:31:06

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#100 - When you hit a hundred of anything, it's worth throwing a party, and that's exactly what we're doing here on Journey with Jake as we ring in our 100th episode! Join your host Jake (thats me) and my effervescent guest host Rick Bamford, as we stride down memory lane, reliving the belly laughs, the slip-ups, and the heart-tugging stories that …

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NH #668: Erwin, Tennessee Nuclear Fuel Nightmare – Citizens Fight Back w/5-Expert Panel – Lodge, Ketterer, Olson, McNeill, Inoue 59:02

3M ago59:02

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Erwin TN Nuclear Fuel Nightmare – People’s Hearing for Nuclear Awareness features Lodge, Ketterer, Olson, McNeill, Inoue This Week’s Featured Interviews: Erwin, Tennessee is a small town with a big problem: Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc., known as NFS, a company that since the 1960’s has been a major supplier of fuel for the United States...…

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