Best President Von Der Leyen Podcasts (2024)

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How President von der Leyen Shaped the EU's Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine 9:01

10h ago9:01

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When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union faced a crisis that demanded a swift and unified response. A new study by Professor Elena Baracani from the University of Bologna examines how Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, used her leadership role to shape the EU's reaction du…

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Improving Parenting and Child Outcomes Through Reflective Functioning: Results from the ATTACH™ Program 8:16

2h ago8:16

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Early adversity, such as family violence, parental depression and low income, puts children at risk for maltreatment and negatively impacts their development. A team of researchers led by Nicole Letourneau at the University of Calgary has evaluated a promising intervention called ATTACH™ (which is short for Attachment and Child Health) that aims to…

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A Better Way to Measure the Inventory Turnover Ratio metric, a Key Performance Indicator for Businesses 8:10

4h ago8:10

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Inventory management is a key activity in many organizations. Its performance is often measured by the inventory turnover ratio metric, or ITR for short. This is a key performance indicator that managers are incentivised to improve. However, improper measurement of the ITR metric can cause problems in terms of reliability, comparison, and bias. Pro…

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Canada Revokes the Tax-Exempt Status of Two Major Jewish Organizations for Funding Israeli Army 57:34

2d ago57:34

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Canadian author and activist Yves Engler explains that the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) revoked the tax-exempt status of the Jewish National Fund (JNF) and the Ne’eman Foundation because these organizations used donations to build military infrastructure for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), thereby violating Canadian tax rules.…

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A House Deconstructed: Uncovering the Hidden History of the Modern House 8:30

3h ago8:30

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The full extent of the labour and resources which go into creating a modern house is hidden deeply within the buildings we call home. Professor Mark Jarzombek of MIT and Professor Vikramaditya Prakash of the University of Washington are co-founders of the Office of Uncertainty Research, a research collaboration that is dedicated to rethinking archi…

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Ignoring Uncommitted Voters Will Cost Harris The Election 51:55

2h ago51:55

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Jess & Jamal discuss the impact of "uncommitted voters" in swing states in the US presidential election. Uncommitted delegates representing more than 800,000 Americans across the country who cast protest votes against then-candidate President Joe Biden for his military support of Israel are looking to VP Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Con…

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Unlocking the Secret Code of Writing Systems 9:43

42m ago9:43

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Ever wondered why letters look the way they do? Dr Hana Jee at York St John University in the UK investigates intriguing connections between how languages sound and how they are written. Using a number of methodologies, she has conducted innovative research to quantify these relationships. Her work began with Korean Hangul, a writing system intenti…

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Human Embryo Metabolism: Insights from Computational Models 10:33

5h ago10:33

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Metabolism is the cornerstone of life, orchestrating the myriad chemical reactions that sustain cells, tissues, and organisms. It drives growth, division, energy production, and cellular maintenance. For scientists, understanding metabolism, particularly during the earliest stages of human development, holds the key to uncovering the origins of var…

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Bridging the Gap: Insights into Pubic Symphysis Separation Postpartum 8:19

6h ago8:19

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Childbirth is a remarkable event that brings joy and new beginnings but also poses significant physical challenges to the mother's body. One such challenge is the separation of the pubic symphysis, a joint located between the left and right pubic bones. Dr. Kamalini Das of Regions Hospital, Minnesota, and her colleagues conducted a groundbreaking s…

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Quiet Early Bird or Loud Late Riser? Understanding the European Parliament's Involvement in International Agreements 9:39

16d ago9:39

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The European Parliament has the ability to play a key role in shaping the European Union's international agreements. But how exactly does it get involved in these complex negotiations? Researcher Marine Bardou from the University of Louvain has conducted a comprehensive study to answer this question, revealing surprising patterns in the Parliament'…

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How Researchers at the British Museum Detected and Tested Greek Coin Forgeries 8:30

17d ago8:30

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Laura Perucchetti and colleagues at the British Museum have uncovered a group of skilfully crafted counterfeit ancient coins that may be one of the earliest examples of forgers using scientific analysis to dupe collectors. By examining the composition of the coins and comparing them with genuine artefacts, experts believe the forgers deliberately u…

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Estimating Human Age Using Wide View Digital Dental Images 7:10

8d ago7:10

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Dental features have been used to estimate age in humans for centuries and may be used with great accuracy in both living and deceased individuals. However, refinement of these techniques to align with modern clinical practice is ongoing. Dr Hosam Alharbi and colleagues at Qassim University in Saudi Arabia have introduced an amended version of an e…

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Israel’s Rape Of Palestinians Defended By Knesset Members 58:10

17d ago58:10

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Israeli BDS activist Tali Shapiro discusses the torture and rape Palestinian prisoners suffer from Israeli soldiers in detention centers, particularly the notorious Sde Teiman military and torture facility. Israel has refused to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access to Palestinian prisoners held at Sde Teiman, which is described…

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What Happens When Companies Take a Stand Against Unethical Practices? 7:54

21d ago7:54

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Corporate responsibility is increasingly crucial for businesses, but it comes with challenges. Using Hershey as an example, Professor Bertrand Guillotin of the Fox School of Business at Temple University explores the chocolate industry's struggle with child labor in West Africa. Despite commitments to eradicate this issue, progress has been slow. H…

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CEOs Face a Tough Challenge in Navigating the ‘Culture Wars’ 7:58

29d ago7:58

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What is the impact of the ‘culture wars’ on American businesses? Professor Bertrand Guillotin at the Fox School of Business at Temple University explores this phenomenon using the case of Chick-fil-A, a fast-food giant caught in the crossfire of social issues. From its conservative Christian roots to recent attempts at inclusivity, he explores how …

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A Toast to Moderation: Insights on Alcohol and Heart Health 7:24

28d ago7:24

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Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death globally. Atherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of arteries, is the primary underlying cause. The endothelium, a single layer of cells lining blood vessels, plays a crucial role in vascular health and disease. Disrupted endothelial function can lead to serious conditions such as thrombo…

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Netanyahu Misled & Lied To US Congress 52:15

16d ago52:15

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Our reporter Phil Pasquini covered the "day of rage" demonstration, as approximately 400,000 pro-Palestinian protesters descended on Washington, DC to protest Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in the US Congress. Demonstrators carried placards calling for his immediate arrest, referring to him as a "War Criminal."Netanyahu, who co…

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Finland's Stubb: 'If it was up to me, there would be no Russian athletes at Olympics' 12:43

1M ago12:43

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This week's guest on Talking Europe has a unique vantage point on both the world of politics and sports. Alexander Stubb, the president of Finland, has been an established and influential figure in European and global affairs for the past decade. He's also a keen sportsman, competing – and winning titles – in triathlon, even during his political ca…

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Finland's Stubb: 'If it was up to me, there would be no Russian athletes at Olympics' 12:27

1M ago12:27

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This week's guest on Talking Europe has a unique vantage point on both the world of politics and sports. Alexander Stubb, the president of Finland, has been an established and influential figure in European and global affairs for the past decade. He's also a keen sportsman, competing – and winning titles – in triathlon, even during his political ca…

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Highlights from FRANCE 24's reporting during the EU election campaign 12:27

1M ago12:27

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In the weeks before the EU elections of June 9, FRANCE 24's Europe team, and the channel's correspondents and reporters, reported from across the continent to shine a light on the issues preoccupying voters. From defence and security to immigration, housing and the cost of living, the major topics of the last five-year European mandate remain serio…

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A Novel Method for Standardizing Single Molecule Studies 10:45

19d ago10:45

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Studying single molecules provides researchers with unique insights into biological mechanisms and processes and allows them to visualise microscopic structural and functional differences. However, results can be unpredictable, and investigations are labour-intensive and expensive, often requiring extensive training and highly specialised laborator…

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Why US Tax Policy Hasn’t Responded to Rising Inequality 3:52

1M ago3:52

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Whether policymaking can develop solutions for the inevitable problems that capitalism creates has long been a concern of political economists. One of these issues is rising inequality across the USA and other countries. Inequality is a significant risk for political stability, so it is vital to understand how democratic societies respond to it. Pr…

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Is a Problem Solvable or Not? Quantum Deciders Outperform Classical Ones 9:47

20d ago9:47

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Today, the success of businesses and technologies relies on their ability to make quick decisions to address complex problems. To make matters more complex, these problems often involve a vast amount of data. Dr Marius Nagy at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, together with Dr Naya Nagy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, investigate the ab…

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What Spinoza Can Help us Understand About Extreme Radicalism 9:35

20d ago9:35

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In a novel exploration of human radicalism, defined by governments as violent attacks, Dr Jerome Premmereur, a cardiologist and a clinical research expert based in the United States, draws on the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza to propose innovative solutions to the pressing societal issue of terrorism. His new book, “A Biological, Psychological and P…

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Grinding Towards Greener Chemistry: Synthesis Without Solvents 7:56

1M ago7:56

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In the world of chemistry, solvate-assisted grinding is a new method that could revolutionize how we make important chemical compounds. Researchers Henry DeGroot and Dr. Timothy Hanusa at Vanderbilt University have developed this technique, which uses mechanical energy instead of traditional liquids. This not only makes the process more efficient, …

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标题：薄荷——一种有望用于抵抗新冠肺炎感染的物质 7:44

1M ago7:44

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克里斯托弗•巴克是一名来自美国马里兰州贝塞斯达国家癌症研究所的病毒学家，他一直都在努力向公众宣传：越来越多的科学文献都提出了 “薄荷和相关草本植物在抵抗新冠病毒感染方面发挥着重要的作用”这一发现。在他最新发表的一篇文献综述《薄荷与新冠病毒的假说》中，他为这一发现提出了一个论据：去中心化临床试验可以更清晰地揭示“薄荷和相关草本植物在抵抗新冠病毒感染方面发挥着重要的作用”。

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Minze: Eine frische Perspektive im Kampf gegen COVID 7:20

1M ago7:20

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Dr. Christopher Buck, Virologe am US National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, setzt sich dafür ein, eine wachsende Zahl wissenschaftlicher Studien bekannt zu machen, die darauf hinweisen, dass Minze und verwandte Kräuter bei der Bekämpfung von COVID -Infektionen helfen können. In seinem jüngsten Übersichtsartikel "Die Minze-gegen-Covid-Hypo…

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The Night Won’t End: Biden’s War On Gaza 51:16

25d ago51:16

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Laila Al-Arian, Executive Producer of Al Jazeera's Fault Lines and co-producer of the riveting documentary "The Night Won't End: Biden's War on Gaza," discusses the stories of three Palestinian families in Gaza. She highlights the devastation and anguish the ongoing genocide has brought on these families and their struggle to survive.…

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Macron must 'admit he lost the election': Left group co-president Manon Aubry 12:12

1M ago12:12

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The EU Commission president has won a comfortable majority from MEPs for a second term, but the Left bloc remains resolutely opposed to Ursula von der Leyen. We speak to Manon Aubry, the co-president of the Left group, about why she voted against von der Leyen, while also discussing international issues such as Ukraine and Gaza. Aubry, a prominent …

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Five more years for Ursula von der Leyen: Can EU Commission chief stay the course? 12:09

1M ago12:09

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Ursula von der Leyen has been as confirmed the head of the European Commission for a second five-year term. She won a comfortable majority on July 18th, with 401 MEPs voting for her at the plenary session in Strasbourg – forty votes more than she needed to get her over the line. That is a stark contrast to 2019, when she scraped through with just n…

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Soil, Seeds, and Sustainability: The Power of Permaculture during Environmental Breakdown 9:11

1M ago9:11

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Pressing environmental challenges, such as soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change, can negatively affect agriculture, while also being driven by common agricultural practices. To tackle this predicament and ensure food security while promoting environmental sustainability, innovative agricultural practices are essential. Permacultu…

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Systematic Censorship Of Content Related To Palestine On Instagram & Facebook 55:33

1M ago55:33

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Sociologist and author David Miller discusses Meta’s policies and practices to silence voices in support of Palestine and Palestinian human rights on Instagram and Facebook. Miller recently prevailed in an employment claim against the University of Bristol for unfair termination due to his criticism of Zionism.…

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Orban cannot act in Europe’s name, Renew Europe chief Valérie Hayer says 12:11

2M ago12:11

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Talking Europe speaks to the head of the centrist Renew group in the European Parliament, Valérie Hayer, who recently led the EU election campaign in France on behalf of President Macron’s political bloc. We dissect the all-important vote on July 18 on Ursula von der Leyen’s potential second term as EU Commission’s president, and what Renew’s expec…

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National Assembly without a majority: France-EU ties in uncharted territory 12:48

2M ago12:48

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It seems that France is going to have to learn coalition politics after a parliamentary election in which no party or bloc came close to winning an absolute majority. Germany and other countries have experience of grand coalitions, but in France, a win-or-lose mentality has been dominant among French politicians, and the last power-sharing ended 22…

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