Best Ricardo Ruiz Podcasts (2024)

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Why Buenos Aires Is the World’s Therapy Capital 8:20

1h ago8:20

8:20

Fergus Hodgson uncovers the primary reasons as to why therapy is highly important in Argentina. Due to their extensive history of corruption and wrongdoers in economics, Buenos Aires has become the therapy capital of the world.Read the article: https://impunityobserver.com/2024/08/06/why-buenos-aires-is-the-worlds-therapy-capital/Watch the document…

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Lula’s Mediation Is a Farce | Alejandro Peña Esclusa 6:28

5d ago6:28

6:28

What happened in Venezuela after the announcement of the faux electoral results, was a major concern for the international left. One of its main allies, the “son of Hugo Chávez,” had committed a monumental fraud in broad daylight and was massacring the people. How could they tackle the crisis, so that the left did not sink along with him?Antonio Pe…

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Economic Literacy Is Not Enough 7:36

12d ago7:36

7:36

Per Bylund's "How to think economics" (2022) compiles all the valuable economics concepts we need to know. In the book review, Fergus Hodgson explains how this book opens the reader's mind and what challenges it does not address.Read the full review: https://impunityobserver.com/2024/07/03/economic-literacy-is-not-enough/Buy the book: https://a.co/…

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There Can Be No Unity with Enemies of Liberty 8:23

20d ago8:23

8:23

In his latest article for BizPac Review, our Editor-at-Large, Steve Hecht, explains the challenges MAGA faces after Donald Trump's attack. Although Trump seeks to unite the nation, the polarization strategy is a real challenge to consider.Read the article: https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/07/16/there-can-be-no-unity-with-enemies-of-liberty-1472732…

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Exclusiva: candidata presidencial hondureña condena la tiranía socialista 21:31

20d ago21:31

21:31

Los grupos gemelos del Foro de Sao Paulo y el Grupo de Puebla se reunieron a finales de junio en Honduras para planificar su nueva ofensiva autoritaria en la región, todo bajo el auspicio del gobierno socialista de Xiomara Castro. Maribel Espinoza, diputada del Congreso de Honduras, teme que, siguiendo esta línea, el gobierno no apruebe el presupue…

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The Key to Leveraging Mining for Economic Development 8:31

1M ago8:31

8:31

Many Third-World nations have valuable natural resources within their borders. Converting them into lasting economic development, rather than a one-off shot in the arm, is easier said than done.The first step is to consider the perspectives of investors, and our Publisher Fergus Hodgson argues that the investor’s perspective is found in Investing i…

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La Agenda del Foro de São Paulo para América Latina | Ricardo Méndez Ruiz 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

El presidente de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, visitó a la presidenta de Honduras, Xiomara Castro, antes del Foro de São Paulo en Tegucigalpa, Honduras, del 27 al 29 de junio de 2024. Según Ricardo Méndez, presidente de la Fundación contra el Terrorismo, esta reunión podría impactar negativamente la aprobación de Arévalo entre sus electores. Guatema…

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What a Secret Chinese Police Station Did in Ecuador 5:08

2M ago5:08

5:08

On May 14, 2024, media outlets Código Vidrio and Vistazo exposed a covert Chinese police station in Quito, Ecuador. Operating under the guise of a travel agency, this station was part of a global network under the CCP's Fox Hunt operation.Discover the details of this investigation, including an exclusive interview with Arturo Torres, director of Có…

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Explained: Evidence of Electoral Fraud in Guatemala 3:42

2M ago3:42

3:42

In December 2023, the Prosecutor General’s Office in Guatemala announced the 2023 elections were fraudulent. Fergus Hodgson comments on our investigation in the topic, where we explain the irregularities that could invalidate the results and lead to the Guatemalan President's prosecution.Read the investigation here: https://impunityobserver.com/202…

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Yusuf Amdani on Third-World Business: Build a Nation within a Nation 6:33

2M ago6:33

6:33

Yusuf Amdani of Pakistan first visited Honduras in 1990, on the lookout for a textile-factory location. Fast forward 34 years: he is a Honduran citizen and one of the nation’s most prominent, innovative, and successful entrepreneurs with about 10 factories to his name.Read the full review: https://impunityobserver.com/2024/04/22/yusuf-amdani-build-…

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Mexico Is Now a One-Party State 19:05

2M ago19:05

19:05

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) spared no expense to support the candidacy of Claudia Sheinbaum. She won the presidential election on June 2, 2024, with 59.5 percent of the votes. AMLO’s political party, Morena, also won two-thirds of the seats at Congress. For Rafael Ramirez de Alba, an economics professor at the IPADE Busines…

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How China Bolstered Influence in Latin America after COVID-19 24:40

3M ago24:40

24:40

The Latin American Liberal Network (RELIAL)—which gathers around 50 think tanks and political parties advocating for free markets, the rule of law, and individual rights—has launched a permanent seminar to develop annual in-depth research projects. In 2023, researchers explored the growing influence of China in Latin America. Santiago Carranco hold…

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The week US media caught on to State Department criminality in Guatemala 10:10

3M ago10:10

10:10

Carlson interviewed former Guatemala Secretary of Intelligence (2016–2020) Mario Duarte about his first-hand experience of the US State Department imposition on Guatemala. Duarte, also a US citizen, said DOS has weaponized the government to force upon allied nations its “ideological projects and socialist narratives.”Editor-at-Large Steve Hecht com…

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When Moving to El Salvador Is a Win-Win 9:04

3M ago9:04

9:04

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has made an intriguing offer: immediate citizenship for 5,000 intellectuals who wish to make the move. Albeit scant on details and merely an X post, his pitch poses a pertinent and fascinating question: when would this make sense for both the host nation and the new arrivals?Publisher Fergus Hodgson explores the op…

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Colombia’s Greenwashing: Venezuelan Regime Steps in with Fossil Fuels 20:47

3M ago20:47

20:47

Colombian President Gustavo Petro made energy transition one of his 2022 presidential campaign’s flagship policies. He pledged to replace fossil fuels with renewables and turn Ecopetrol, the fourth largest oil company in Latin America, into the region’s most influential green-energy firm.In this podcast episode, our Research Director Paz Gómez disc…

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How the Joe Biden Regime Aligns with Enemies of Humanity 7:44

3M ago7:44

7:44

The Joe Biden regime's policy priorities coincide with the agendas of US adversaries abroad. A February 20 letter by eight US senators told Biden that his administration's sanctions had attacked US allies and ignored corruption by US enemies.Editor-at-Large Steve Hecht explains how the Biden regime's relaxation of sanctions and enabling of money fo…

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The Exodus Is Turning Honduras into Cuba 7:32

4M ago7:32

7:32

Cuban exiles enjoy nostalgia for the homes and times they once knew. Those days are long gone, and they will never return. Honduras is creeping toward the same fate.Impunity Observer Publisher Fergus Hodgson comments on his article "The Exodus Is Turning Honduras into Cuba" and explains why this exodus will grow exponentially if socialist policies …

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How Chinese Illegals Get to the United States 19:40

4M ago19:40

19:40

The Impunity Observer podcast is scaling up to a weekly episode and new formats that allow us to get closer to our audience. Our contributor Mauro Echeverría begins this weekly series with a deeper look at one of his investigations. His latest investigation revealed that a rising number of Chinese citizens are flying to Ecuador, where they begin th…

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Cuban Regime Cannot Refute Rosa María Payá 26:19

4M ago26:19

26:19

Rosa María Payá, founder of nonprofit Cuba Decide and daughter of assassinated Cuban political dissident Oswaldo Payá, took the floor on the last day of the examination of Cuba by the UN Human Rights Council. Her petition was simple: expel Cuba from the council. A Cuban official responded by attacking her character, but he said nothing in response …

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Fernando Linares: Guatemalan Election Results Do Not Pass Smell Test 23:53

6M ago23:53

23:53

Fernando Linares—a Guatemalan lawyer and former congressman—has initiated the legal process to remove the president and 24 congressmen. All belong to President Bernardo Arévalo’s suspended Semilla party. According to Linares, this party has committed numerous illegalities, such as falsely registering more than 8,000 members to qualify for the ballo…

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Luis Espinosa Goded: Ecuadorians, Not Criminals, Pay for Narco War (Spanish) 33:22

6M ago33:22

33:22

Luis Espinosa Goded—a Spanish professor of economics at San Francisco University of Quito, Ecuador—explains how citizens and private businesses will pay a high price for the government's conflict with narcoterrorists. Curfew impositions, reduced mobility, and narco extortion are already some ways in which individuals—rather than the state or the na…

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Mario Duarte: The Border Crisis Is Deliberate 22:05

7M ago22:05

22:05

Mario Duarte—co-founder and CEO of DH Global Strategy, a global consulting and lobbying firm—predicts 2024 will be a hectic year worldwide for geopolitics. He believes the Democratic Party is promoting the US border crisis: "the Western Hemisphere appears to be being weaponized to influence the US November elections in the United States."For Duarte…

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Martín Litwak: Javier Milei Must Target Toxic Taxation 36:55

7M ago36:55

36:55

Martín Litwak—an Argentine tax and wealth structuring expert—explains that the next three months are key to the Javier Milei administration for implementation of liberal reforms. Milei is enjoying a honeymoon period, and Argentines are on their summer vacations.Although Litwak expressed his excitement regarding a liberal government to be in power i…

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Narcoterrorists Declare War on Ecuador (Spanish) 34:13

7M ago34:13

34:13

Mauro Echeverría—deputy editor of the Impunity Observer—and Sebastián Díaz—policy analyst with the Impunity Observer—explain the internal armed conflict in Ecuador. For them, the violence has been increasing since 2020. Díaz adds that gangs declared war on Ecuador after Adolfo “Fito” Macías, leader of the Los Choneros gang, escaped from prison on J…

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Guided Fertility Visualization for 2024 32:06

7M ago32:06

32:06

In today's episode you will guided through my favorite visualization for starting a new year. I highly suggest this visualization anytime you are starting something new, need to get unstuck, or are making big decisions. We are going to harness the connection between our heart and our womb for this one. Get comfy and let's dive deep together. This m…

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How Foreigners Were Accomplices to Electoral Fraud in Guatemala (Spanish) 34:43

8M ago34:43

34:43

José Luis González Dubón—a Guatemalan lawyer, university professor, and independent journalist—explains the irregularities associated with President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo’s Semilla party. These include more than 8,000 forged signatures used to register the party. He contends that international community members such as the Organization of American…

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Guatemalan Loses Visa after Condemning US Meddling 34:29

8M ago34:29

34:29

Carlos Torrebiarte—a director with the Association for the Defense of Private Property and a Nuestro Diario weekly columnist—explains how the US Embassy in Guatemala revoked his and his wife’s US travel visa. He contends that the embassy did this to spite him for speaking up against “the policies that the United States wants to impose in Guatemala.…

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Argentina's Libertarian Moment 33:38

9M ago33:38

33:38

Adam Dubove, cofounder and director of financial-intelligence service Ichimoku Fibonacci, and Eduardo Marty, founder and president of the Foundation for Intellectual Responsibility in Argentina, contend that Argentine President-Elect Javier Milei has a historic opportunity to succeed in his incoming administration.Milei, however, needs to work his …

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Maribel Espinoza: Libre Party Skirts Law to Appoint Attorney General (Spanish) 27:48

9M ago27:48

27:48

Maribel Espinoza—a Honduran congresswoman of the Salvador Party—contends that Xiomara Castro’s socialist Libre Party is on a mission to control every branch of the state. She explains that Libre congressmen have violated the Honduran Constitution and the Public Ministry Law with their appointment of a new attorney general. The decision has been in …

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Can the Javier Milei Liberalization Prevail? 34:00

10M ago34:00

34:00

Adam Dubove—cofounder and director of financial consulting firm Ichimoku Fibonacci—explains that Javier Milei can still beat Peronista Sergio Massa in the runoff. However, he predicts the results will be tight. Further, he contends that the incumbent Peronista government made an elaborate effort to undermine Milei’s candidacy through negative propa…

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What to Make of Ecuador's Crisis Election (Spanish) 29:39

10M ago29:39

29:39

Sebastián Díaz—an Impunity Observer policy analyst—and Mauro Echeverría—Impunity Observer deputy editor—explain how Ecuadorian President-Elect Daniel Noboa won the election against Correísmo. Further, they analyze the main challenges that Noboa will face in his term, which will last one year and a half, given that Guillermo Lasso dissolved Congress…

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How Colombia's Cities Rank for Economic Freedom (Spanish) 33:23

10M ago33:23

33:23

Jair Viana—economist and research director at the Colombian Libertank policy institute—explains the importance of a free-market economy for development. He contends that the freest cities in Colombia, such as Montería, have been economically growing at a rapid clip relative to larger cities. Viana also explains how Bogotá, despite having the highes…

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Amplifying Teachers' Voices: Insights from Carrie DeNote

10M ago

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Welcome to the official YouTube channel of "Inspiring Voices from the Classroom"! Join us as we delve into the world of mathematics education, highlighting the voices of passionate teachers and exploring the latest trends and innovations in the field. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Carrie Denotes, a seasoned educator and the current presi…

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Two Female Candidates Show Realignment of Mexican Politics (Spanish) 32:12

11M ago32:12

32:12

Arturo Damm Arnal—economics and philosophy professor at Panamerican University in Mexico—explains how a coalition of three traditional parties will challenge Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s Morena party. The National Action Party (PAN), the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD), and the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) have named Xóchitl Gálvez, a…

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Innovative Teaching with Virtual Reality: Inspiring Voices from the Classroom

11M ago

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Welcome to "Inspiring Voices from the Classroom," where we explore the world of innovative teaching practices and highlight exceptional educators. In this episode, join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Nisha Philip Malahoo, a passionate third-grade teacher at Pinewood Elementary School. Discover how she transforms her classroom using v…

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Power of Vitex for Hormonal Balance 32:02

11M ago32:02

32:02

Hello, wonderful listeners! I'm back with the fifth season of Fertile Minds Radio, and I couldn't be more excited. It's incredible to think about the journey we've embarked on together, and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our dedicated listeners. Your support is what makes this podcast so special. In this season opener we are shedding ligh…

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Culturally Responsive Mathematics Education: A Conversation with Abi Ruiz

11M ago

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Welcome to "Inspiring Voices from the Classroom," a podcast where we shine a spotlight on exceptional mathematics classroom teachers and their incredible work. In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with ABI Ruiz, a passionate fourth-grade mathematics and science teacher with seven years of teaching experience. Join us as ABI shares her…

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Making Mathematics Relevant: Insights from Middle School Teacher Shane Wiggans

12M ago

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Welcome to "Inspiring Voices from the Classroom," where we recognize and celebrate exceptional educators making a difference in mathematics education. In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Shane Wiggans, an inspiring 8th grade math teacher at Freedom Middle School. Join us as we delve into Shane's journey as an educator, his p…

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Ecuador in Crisis: Assassination Is Tip of Criminal Iceberg 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

Join our Deputy Editor Mauro Echeverría, who will discuss his latest insights regarding Ecuador's insecurity crisis.Recommended links:https://impunityobserver.com/2023/06/01/why-ecuador-law-enforcement-is-no-match-for-narcos/https://impunityobserver.com/2022/10/31/the-origins-of-escalating-violence-in-ecuador/…

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Bilingual Teaching Success: How Ricardo Estrada Impacts Students' Math Journey

1y ago

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Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the world of mathematics education with Ricardo Estrada, a dedicated math teacher with 14 years of experience. In this conversation, Ricardo shares his journey and the challenges he faces as an educator in the diverse landscape of New York City. From expanding the AP Calculus program to teaching in …

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Creating Inclusive Math Classrooms: Insights from Math Teacher Sophie Brady

1y ago

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Welcome to "Inspiring Voices from the Classroom"! In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Sophie Brady, a passionate math teacher with 20 years of experience in New York City schools. Join us as Sophie shares her insights and strategies for creating inclusive and engaging math classrooms. Sophie's journey began with a remarkable fourt…

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What Indiana Observers Saw at the Guatemalan Elections 48:04

1y ago48:04

48:04

Alisa Gray—interim training and assessment specialist at the Voting System Technical Oversight Program (VSTOP)—and Chad Kinsella—co-director of VSTOP—visited Guatemala as foreign electoral observers. They explain the role of foreign observers in the Guatemalan general elections on June 25. Further, Gray and Kinsella describe the main procedural dif…

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Chile’s Republican Party Founder Seeks Citizen Unity (Spanish) | Chiara Barchiesi 28:51

1y ago28:51

28:51

Chiara Barchiesi—Chilean congresswoman and founder of the Republican Party—explains that citizens rejected the previous constitutional draft because it ignored the country’s reality and key principles such as the rule of law. She contends that the Republican Party—which has 22 of 51 advisers that will write the new constitutional draft—will work fo…

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Mathematics Education and Social Justice: Insights from José Vilson

1y ago

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In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting José Vilson, a veteran educator, writer, speaker, and activist based in New York City. José is the author of the thought-provoking book, "This Is Not a Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education." He has been featured in renowned publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Th…

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Why Indiana's Latino Secretary of State Backs Voter ID 13:33

1y ago13:33

13:33

Read the analysis in English: https://impunityobserver.com/2023/06/24/why-indianas-latino-secretary-of-state-backs-voter-id/Lee el análisis en español: https://impunityobserver.com/2023/06/24/por-que-el-secretario-de-estado-latino-de-indiana-respalda-la-identificacion-del-votante/By Impunity Observer

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Agustín Etchebarne: Javier Milei Is a Game-Changer (Spanish) 30:58

1y ago30:58

30:58

For Agustín Etchebarne—director at the Freedom and Progress Foundation—Argentines have the opportunity to change the country’s course in the October 2023 presidential election. He explains how Javier Milei's rise, as a classical-liberal economist and presidential candidate, will take votes from both the Peronistas and the Mauricio Macri-led opposit…

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Emmanuel Rincón: María Corina Machado Is True Opposition Leader (Spanish) 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

For Emmanuel Rincón—senior editor at Americano Media—María Corina Machado is the best option to face Nicolás Maduro in next year’s presidential election. Machado is leading in the polls for the 2023 opposition primary election in Venezuela, and Rincón contends that most opposition members are controlled opposition: socialists who promote leftist po…

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Reproductive Rights, Environmentalism, and Legislative Battles: A Deep Dive into Florida's Complex Landscape 1:00:08

1+ y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Explore the complex world of reproductive rights & environmentalism with Representative Lindsay Cross where we discuss the process of passing critical healthcare legislation, crisis pregnancy centers, abortion restrictions, & more. Summary: In this episode, we dive into the complex world of reproductive rights and environmentalism, discussing recen…

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The United States Must Use Soft Power to Counter China | Dan Runde 20:58

1+ y ago20:58

20:58

For Daniel Runde—director of the Project on Prosperity and Development at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)—the Chinese regime has met infrastructure and economic demands that US aid to Latin America has overlooked. He warns that China seeks global dominance in economic spheres, with negative implications for Western values.…

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Anxiety About Trying to Conceive 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

30:40

Do I need more time to prepare my body before I start trying for a baby? Or am I running out of time and need to start trying ASAP? The answers to those questions are unique to each person thinking of starting a family, and today we discuss the factors we should consider when trying to answer those questions and how to do so without creating more a…

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