Best Salahi Podcasts (2024)

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Emma Salahi: Oriol Maspons Ibiza - hedonism and humour in the 1980's 34:26

6d ago34:26

34:26

Emma Salahi is co-producer of a new Ibiza photobook featuring the work of the famous Spanish photographer Oriol Maspons. He visited Ibiza from the 1950’s to the 1980’s and captured the essence of the hedonistic side of the 1980’s, as well as the traditional side of island life. Emma sifted through 500 of Oriol’s images to choose a selection which a…

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How marine archaeology explains Ibiza's history: Enrique Aragon 1:23:16

20d ago1:23:16

1:23:16

With Ibiza being such an important trans-Mediterranean trading post since the Phoenicians set foot on the island, the seas around the island contain a real treasure trove of ship wrecks. Marine archaeologist Enrique Aragon spends much of his time exploring the area and in this interview reveals how important these remains are for our understanding …

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Is the Israel-Palestine conflict radicalising young Muslims? Plus, psychiatrist Professor Ahmed Hankir on Muslims and mental health 51:35

4M ago51:35

51:35

This week, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj, Kadra Abdinasir from the Centre for Mental Health and Mercy Mission UK’s Jehangir Malik OBE discuss the claim by Britain’s ex-defence secretary Ben Wallace that the situation in Gaza is “radicalising Muslim youth across the globe", the UK’s cost of living crisis and our top TV picks as Netflix rev…

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'Voyage and Discovery': a portrait of Ibiza in 1932 by Conor O'Brien 40:31

5M ago40:31

40:31

'Voyage and Discovery' by Conor O'Brien is an account of the sailor and travel-writer's journey by boat to the White Isle where they moored up in Ibiza harbour for almost a year in 1932. His vivid descriptions of town and country life, as well as the landscapes of the island, are quite riveting. Ibiza's Barbary Press has just brought out a new edit…

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Is policing of Palestine protests stifling freedom of speech? Plus, Amal CEO Catherine Roe on the charity’s closure 49:06

5M ago49:06

49:06

This week, Hyphen reporter Aisha Rimi, author and Runnymede Trust co-CEO Dr Shabna Begum and political stand-up comedian Harun Musho'd discuss the United Kingdom's decision to abstain on the UN Gaza ceasefire vote and concerns about the policing of pro-Palestine protests stifling freedom of speech. Our panel also mull over changes to UK visa rules …

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Being the UK’s first Black, Muslim, Sudanese female comedian is no laughing matter with Ola Labib 27:54

5M ago27:54

27:54

This week, the British Sudanese comedian Ola Labib joins host Reya El-Salahi to chat about her new sitcom Frenemies, coping with the cultural fallout after pursuing a career on stage and why she’s fed up with being called the UK's first Black, Muslim, Sudanese female comedian. Plus, journalist Neelam Tailor meets the Muslim women struggling to stop…

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A turning point in Gaza and human rights lawyer Qays Sediqi on taking the British government to court 47:53

5M ago47:53

47:53

This week, Hyphen Europe commissioning editor Phoebe Greenwood, political commentator Sami Hamdi and the broadcaster and Bromley Reform Synagogue’s Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner discuss whether a pause in fighting in Gaza signals a turning point in the war between Israel and Hamas, record net migration into the UK and whether Black Friday is a chance…

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Interfaith leader Julie Siddiqi MBE on the Israel-Hamas war and facing backlash for her commitment to Jewish-Muslim relations 54:18

5M ago54:18

54:18

This week, journalist and Hyphen contributor Taj Ali, ITV News political correspondent Shehab Khan and Dimi Reider, an Israeli journalist and co-founder of +972 magazine, discuss the fallout from UK MPs voting against calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Britain’s failed Rwanda immigration plan and new research suggesting religious Britons are…

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Rishi Sunak’s surprise reshuffle and cookbook author Dina Begum on sharing her love of Bangladeshi cuisine 46:37

6M ago46:37

46:37

This week, Hyphen assistant editor Husna Rizvi and former Labour councillor Shaista Aziz discuss Suella Braverman’s sacking and former prime minister David Cameron’s return to politics in a surprise UK government reshuffle following London’s largest Palestine solidarity march. The panel is also joined by the NHS Race and Health Observatory’s chief …

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Why language matters when talking about Palestine and the BBC’s Edward Stourton on the importance of religious literacy 56:12

6M ago56:12

56:12

This week, Hyphen contributor Rabina Khan, Dr Richard McNeil-Willson, an academic specialising in critical extremism studies and the journalist and author Michael Segalov discuss why language matters when talking about the Israel-Palestine conflict, and Elon Musk's decision to reinstate the accounts of far-right commentators on the social media pla…

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Inside Labour Gaza ceasefire crisis with councillor Dr Amar Latif 40:52

6M ago40:52

40:52

This week, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj, broadcaster Fahima Mahomed and political commentator Mohammad Zaheer discuss the geopolitical fallout of the Israel-Palestine conflict and former prime minister Boris Johnson’s new job at right-wing broadcaster GB News. The panel also discusses the return of London’s original Routemaster buses and…

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Are jihad chants ‘inciting terrorist violence’? British Muslims discuss tensions caused by the Israel-Palestine conflict 41:14

6M ago41:14

41:14

This week Hyphen reporter Aisha Rimi, Deputy Head of Islam UK Centre and Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Wales Dr Azim Ahmed and human rights lawyer Shoaib M Khan join host Reya El-Salahi to discuss tensions caused by the Israel-Palestine conflict in the UK. Our panel considers calls for a tightening of the law following chants of jihad …

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British Muslims on Europe’s response to the Gaza crisis and Birmingham Comedy Festival winner Hasan Al-Habib 44:21

7M ago44:21

44:21

As the Gaza crisis deepens, this week our panel considers the ramifications of the response from European leaders to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, foreign correspondent and Hyphen contributor Shamim Chowdhury and national executive member of the Labour Muslim Network Ali Milani also discuss calls to boycott…

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Labour party conference special and Professor Sunny Singh's new Bollywood book 52:31

7M ago52:31

52:31

We’re at the Labour conference in Liverpool for this episode with the leader of the party’s Foreign Policy Group, Harrow councillor Peymana Assad. Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir and political stand-up comedian Harun Musho’d also join this week’s panel to reflect on Keir Starmer’s leadership, and what the Labour party stands for, escalating violence in …

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Conservative party conference special 31:13

7M ago31:13

31:13

This week we’re at the Tory party conference in Manchester with the Conservative Muslim Forum’s Deputy Chair Naveed Asghar, joined by the Estonia-based journalist and Hyphen contributor Shafi Musaddique and broadcaster and commentator Fahima Mahomed. Our panel discuss Suella Braverman’s controversial comments on multiculturalism, whether the right-…

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Liberal Democrat party conference special and travel blogger Yara Abdelsamie on solo travel 40:28

7M ago40:28

40:28

As the UK party conference season gets underway, Hyphen assistant editor Husna Rizvi, Liberal Democrat member and former chair of the Conservative Muslim Forum Mohammed Amin, and host of the She Speaks We Hear podcast Sharmeen Ziauddin discuss what the Lib Dems offer Muslim voters; a new report from rightwing thinktank Civitas criticising the All-P…

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Must-see movies at London Film Festival and what Peckham protests reveal about UK race relations 49:06

8M ago49:06

49:06

Hyphen Europe commissioning editor Phoebe Greenwood, author and government climate advisor Dr Imad Ahmed, and Dr Omar Khan, the CEO of TASO, a charity working to improve equality in higher education, discuss the aftermath of devastating natural disasters in Morocco and Libya, lessons to be learnt about UK race relations from the online reaction to …

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British Muslims react to the French abaya ban 32:42

8M ago32:42

32:42

This week, Hyphen Editor Burhan Wazir, equalities campaigner and She Speaks We Hear founder Akeela Ahmed, and journalist Remona Aly join host Reya El-Salahi to discuss anti-Muslim violence in India following the G20 summit, the wider impact of France’s abaya ban, and Thailand’s plan to become a top Muslim-friendly holiday destination. From inedible…

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Muslims in tech and is Britain a Christian country? 48:45

8M ago48:45

48:45

Hyphen reporter Aisha Rimi, author and advertising exec Shelina Janmohamed and ITV News political correspondent Shehab Khan discuss the issues facing Rishi Sunak’s government as MPs return to parliament after the summer recess, the legacy of former Harrods and Fulham FC owner, Mohamed Al-Fayed, following his death, and whether it’s still accurate t…

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Poet and playwright Inua Ellams on his multi-faith upbringing 45:49

9M ago45:49

45:49

Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj, foreign correspondent and Hyphen contributor Shamim Chowdhury, and social commentator and digital marketing professional Aliya Zaidi discuss the British government’s seemingly shambolic plan to house asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge, First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf’s straight-talking advic…

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Denmark’s Qur’an burning ban and Edinburgh Fringe special 47:49

9M ago47:49

47:49

Should freedom of speech extend to burning books? One of Denmark’s first Muslim politicians, Özlem Cekic, talks to host Reya El-Salahi on this week’s podcast about how this stern test of liberal democratic ideals is playing out against a backdrop of angry condemnation across the Muslim world. Comedians Mustafa Algiyadi, Sharlin Jahan, Harun Musho'd…

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Paying tribute to Sinéad O’Connor and Dr Shabna Begum on the changing face of Brick Lane 42:02

9M ago42:02

42:02

Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, Dr Laura Jones of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and the author and government climate advisor Dr Imad Ahmed discuss how London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is reshaping politics. We also pay tribute to Sinéad O’Connor and explore how Muslim converts are represented in the media. Host Reya El-Salah…

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‘The Young Imam’ Sabah Ahmedi on his no holds barred approach to challenging misconceptions about Islam 40:33

9M ago40:33

40:33

This week, Hyphen’s Europe commissioning editor Phoebe Greenwood, academic and journalist Mohammad Zaheer and journalist Shafi Musaddique discuss Europe’s heatwave, a new report by Tell MAMA detailing a decade of anti-Muslim hate. Plus, how new films Barbie and Oppenheimer reignited our love of cinema. Host Reya El-Salahi talks to Sabah Ahmedi abou…

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[Extended Episode] Qur’an burning in Sweden and Dr Rakib Ehsan on what the left gets wrong about ethnic minorities 1:06:36

10M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

This week, Hyphen writer Taj Ali, the first Muslim general secretary of the Welsh TUC Shavanah Taj, and journalist and host of ‘She Speaks We Hear’ podcast Sharmeen Ziauddin discuss what the public sector pay deal means for Britain’s striking workers, Qur’an burning in Sweden and what’s fuelling the rise in racist abuse targeting London Mayor Sadiq…

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Comedian Kae Kurd on fame, family and cancel culture 41:25

10M ago41:25

41:25

This week, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj, comedian Ola Labib, and broadcaster Fahima Mahomed discuss Labour's plan to make speaking skills a core part of England's education system and whether Mark Zuckerberg’s 'Twitter killer' new social media app is worth the hype. Host Reya El-Salahi talks to British Kurdish comedian Kae Kurd about Ros…

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What French unrest reveals about relations with its Muslim citizens 43:57

10M ago43:57

43:57

This week, Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir, The Runnymede Trust CEO Dr Halima Begum and anti-racism campaigner Shaista Aziz discuss the British government’s unlawful plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, explore what the unrest in France says about the country’s relationship with its Muslim population and share must-read books for the summer holidays…

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Are music festivals a welcoming place for Muslims? 24:36

10M ago24:36

24:36

This week, Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, post-doctoral researcher on the Digital British Islam project at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David Dr Laura Jones and The People founder Kian Bakhtiari join host Reya El-Salahi to discuss the ongoing cost of living crisis, and how festivals like Glastonbury could do more to attract Musli…

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Filmmaker Asim Abbasi on his new British Muslim sitcom ‘Count Abdulla’ 40:06

11M ago40:06

40:06

This week, Hyphen columnist Sunder Katwala, political commentator Bushra Shaikh and the journalist Shafi Musaddique discuss the possible end of Boris Johnson’s political career, the sixth anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy, and London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s plan to encourage cycling in the city. Host Reya El-Salahi talks to filmmaker Asim Abbasi about…

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Nimco Ali on feminism, family and being a secular Muslim 36:48

11M ago36:48

36:48

This week, Hyphen journalist and foreign correspondent Shamim Chowdhury, academic Dr Aurelien Mondon and Sisters in Business founder Jennifer Ogunyemi discuss a perceived double standard in British politics towards Islamophobia, the coverage of an horrific knife attack on children in the French Alps and new research into British Muslims charitable …

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Why do Andrew Tate’s views resonate with some young Muslims? 31:56

11M ago31:56

31:56

This week, Hyphen journalist Nylah Salam, the academic Mohammad Zaheer and co-founder of The Salam Project Ismael Lea South discuss the controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate, an upcoming independent review into Muslim and Hindu community relations in Britain. Plus, we take a deep dive into London’s little known Muslim history. Plus, hos…

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Ethnomusicologist and Ibiza expert Judith Cohen 1:20:49

11M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Regular Ibizology listeners will, by now, be very familiar with the Ibizology intro/outro music. This haunting music was recorded in the 1950’s in Ibiza by the American ethnomusicologist, Alan Lomax. My guest in this episode of Ibizology is the editor of Alan’s Spanish collection of folkloric music. She has developed a deep understanding of Ibiza’s…

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Elections in Turkey and comedian Ava Vidal on converting to Islam 36:28

11M ago36:28

36:28

On this week’s episode, Hyphen Europe commissioning editor Phoebe Greenwood, freelance journalist Alex Tiffin and writer and commentator Rabina Khan discuss elections in Turkey, the UK’s latest migration numbers and whether the social media outrage over the TikTok prankster Mizzy is justified. Plus, host Reya El-Salahi interviews comedian Ava Vidal…

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The young British Muslims leading the fight against climate change 29:49

11M ago29:49

29:49

On this week’s episode, climate activist Diana Hysenaj joins host Reya El-Salahi to talk about inclusivity and encouraging Muslims around the world to join the conversation on climate injustice as part of the Two Billion Strong campaign. Plus our panel discusses the week’s news. Hyphen writer Taj Ali and political commentator Ali Miraj debate the s…

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Breaking barriers for Muslim women in sport 42:33

12M ago42:33

42:33

This week, Yashmin Harun BEM the founder of Muslimah Sports Association joins host Reya El-Salahi to talk about challenging stereotypes in sport. Plus our panel reviews the week’s news. Hyphen reporter Saman Javed, anti-racism campaigner Shaista Aziz and journalist Shafi Musaddique discuss the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent criticism of the Ille…

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Do new anti-protest laws pose a threat to British Muslims? 35:18

12M ago35:18

35:18

In our latest episode, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj and freelance journalist Arub Syed discuss the UK’s new anti-protest laws, and whether the banning of hoodies in a British town centre could pose a problem for some Muslim women. Plus: Gary Bunt, Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, joins host Rey…

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Should British Muslims pledge allegiance to King Charles? 36:02

12M ago36:02

36:02

What are your plans for this coronation weekend? In our latest episode, Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir, commentator Bushra Shaikh and activist Halima Khan discuss whether the royal family holds any influence over young Muslims. The panel also discusses whether the UK government has done enough to help UK nationals in Sudan; and the importance of a land…

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British Sudanese comedian Ola Labib on how social media is doing more to save lives in Sudan than the UK government 36:52

1y ago36:52

36:52

In this episode, our panel of guests reviews the week’s news. Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, journalist Fadah Jassem, who specialises in AI and the MENA region and comedian Ola Labib, discuss Diane Abbott’s racism row and look at how social media platforms like Twitter are helping save lives in war-torn Sudan. Plus, why are some people se…

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TikTok star Shabaz Ali on faith, followers and the serious message behind his comedy content 35:12

1y ago35:12

35:12

Welcome to Hyphenated. In our first episode, our panel of guests reviews the week’s news. Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir, Sisters in Business founder Jennifer Ogunyemi and The People founder Kian Bakhtiari discuss the impact of Suella Braverman’s controversial comments about British Pakistani men and grooming gangs. Plus, our guests also reflect on why…

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Welcome to Hyphenated 1:48

1y ago1:48

1:48

A new podcast brought to you by hyphenonline.com - a site dedicated to reflecting the lives of Muslims in the UK and Europe. In this weekly series we explore the news, politics and cultural events that matter to Muslims. Each week you’ll hear from Hyphen’s talented team of journalists, along with the leaders shaping our cultural and political lands…

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SOS Club Nautico! 46:08

1+ y ago46:08

46:08

For almost 100 years Ibiza’s club Nautico has stood in the city’s harbour, not far from the Formentera ferry terminal. The club, an institution much-loved by Ibicencos, has seen the area around it transformed, modernized and commercialized in tandem with much of the rest of the island. Now the same powerful forces which have altered so much of Ibiz…

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Dominique Sanson - artist, philosopher, musician 1:23:56

1+ y ago1:23:56

1:23:56

The artist, philosopher and musician Dominique Sanson is perhaps most famous in Ibiza for his panel of paintings which depict Ibiza’s from pre-history until modern times. But his art goes way beyond these, with his unique style depicting many topics which highlight the beauty of the island and its inhabitants as well as his sufist beliefs. You can …

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Dean Gallagher: snake man of Ibiza 1:05:27

2y ago1:05:27

1:05:27

With invasive snakes out of control in Ibiza, and local lizards heading for extinction, British-Australian Dean Gallagher has battled to return the island to its previous snake-free state. This has not been easy for Dean, who suffered nightmares about snakes in the early part of his campaign. Even now he performs a ritual to calm each creature befo…

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Women were second class citizens, except during courtship and dance: Toni Manonelles 1:24:38

2y ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Women have suffered as second class citizens in most traditional, patriarchal societies around the world and Ibiza was no exception. Females had far fewer freedoms and rights than men and were often excluded from secondary education right up until the 1970s and ‘80s. However there was one moment in a woman’s life when she was in control of her dest…

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Ibiza's landscape and agricultural history with Vicent Palermet 57:21

2y ago57:21

57:21

Vicent Palermet is one of Ibiza’s foremost experts on landscape history and traditional agricultural practices. We have a fascinating conversation where he describes the evolution of the rural landscape and agriculture since Bronze Age times. He also explains why agriculture has declined and his hopes for the future. Let’s join Vicent at an ancient…

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Episode 4: Planetary health with Ayten Salahi 30:58

2y ago30:58

30:58

In this episode, we chat with Ayten Salahi from the Planetary Health Collective about how our diet can impact the environment and vice versa, what a planetary health diet is, and what the associated challenges are. Ayten is a registered dietician and the founder of the Planetary Health Collective (among many other things!).Planetary Health Collecti…

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Episode 3: Greenwashing and hyper-consumerism 25:04

2y ago25:04

25:04

In this episode, we discuss the issues of greenwashing and hyper-consumerism. We talk about what it is, why it is bad, examples of it, and how to avoid it. Music: Hey Harriett - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JZoqQpdbQ8ED9gUqG8xop?si=tI8Bv1ieS5azcGEppTikgw Links: Carbon labels https://www.instagram.com/p/CY8vmyKvKus/ Greenwashing is running rampa…

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Andre Quidu Croissant Show, Ibiza 36:55

2y ago36:55

36:55

The delightful André Quidu is a famous Ibiza character, whose warmth and humour brings a smile to the face of every customer at Croissant Show, the French bakery and café in La Marina, Ibiza. I was so pleased that André agreed to be interview in late December, and it was just in the nick of time as you will hear. The moustached bon viveur has been …

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Episode 2: State of the Climate & Policy to Advocate for 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

31:55

In this episode, we discuss the state of the climate in 2021 – which includes record high temperatures, ocean heat, greenhouse gases, sea levels, and low glacier mass. However, we also explore how far we have come – which includes the best estimate of future warming, strengthening climate policies across the world, and cheapening clean energy costs…

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Episode 1: Unsettling Facts and Wins from 2021 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

32:22

In this episode, we discuss the unsettling facts around tropical deforestation, rainfall in Greenland, environmental defenders that were murdered, misinformation, plastic pollution, and Canada’s record-breaking temperatures. However, we also talk about environmental wins from 2021; the ozone healing, scientists helping coral, giant pandas success s…

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Welcome to Earth Allies podcast! 0:42

2+ y ago0:42

0:42

Earth Allies is a podcast brought to you by EarthlyEducation. It will explore all the climate and environmental issues and solutions the world is facing. The podcast is hosted by Rhys and Nicole from EarthlyEducation, and we hope to educate and activate people worldwide, building a community along the way. Each episode we will discuss recent events…

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