Best Sports Diplomacy Podcasts (2023)

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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From teenage record breaker to players’ champion: James Harris of Glamorgan and the PCA 56:57

7h ago56:57

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After a record-breaking early start in county cricket for Glamorgan, James Harris is back with them after spells with Middlesex and Kent. He has also begun his second term as chair of the Professional Cricketers Association. He is the guest of Peter Oborne and Richard Heller in their latest cricket-themed podcast. In this edition Roger Alton replac…

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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The weird genius who revolutionized cricket history 1:02:18

5h ago1:02:18

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Many eccentric geniuses have written about cricket, and indeed played it. Few have been as eccentric as Major Rowland Bowen – or had his genius. In 1970, after years of dedicated research (not all his own) he published Cricket: A History of its growth and development throughout the world. Long out of print, it is still unmatched in its global sweep…

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Historychatter Podcast

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S4E3: India's Time To React | Atomic India | 3 32:59

7h ago32:59

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Atomic energy research in India made only modest progress in the early years. The cult of secrecy around it often provoked criticism. Indian atomic scientists were still years away from building a nuclear reactor. Finally, they were forced to approach various developed countries for cooperation. When the first nuclear reactors were built in India, …

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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Two testaments of cricket and war 55:27

8d ago55:27

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John Broom has combined his passions for cricket and military history in two books on global cricket in both world wars: Cricket In The First World War Play Up! Play The Game and Cricket In The Second World War The Grim Test. They are both meticulous and moving. He explains his mission in writing them, as the guest of Peter Oborne and Richard Helle…

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PA BOOKS on PCN

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"Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn" with Ed Gruver 58:26

44m ago58:26

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During the memorable summer of 1941, no sports story loomed larger than Joe Louis versus Billy Conn, the hard-hitting heavyweight champion, Detroit's "Brown Bomber," battling the stylish and cocky "Pittsburgh Kid." Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, the fight saw the underdog Conn well ahead on points until Louis knocked him …

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Historychatter Podcast

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S4E2: Homi Bhabha and The Travancore Diplomacy | Atomic India | 2 47:49

1d ago47:49

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Indian scientists and politicians carried out vigorous discussions on how to organize advanced scientific research on an industrial scale in India as a means of development between 1938 and 1948. This episode revisits some of those conversations about the management of scientific research. At the same time, it looks into the politically charged pro…

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The Outlook for International Relations in 2023 1:24:01

16h ago1:24:01

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In December 2019 Australians were shocked by the "Forever Fires" that raged through 12 million hectares in Australia's South East. Since then, prospects that once seemed abstract have materialised in rapid succession: a global pandemic, massive floods, and the biggest military conflict in Europe since WW2. These events changed how we live, the way …

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PA BOOKS on PCN

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"A Most Gallant Resistance" with James McIntyre 57:08

7d ago57:08

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The Delaware River defenses played a crucial role for the Americans in Philadelphia during the American War of Independence in 1777. Maintaining the integrity of the river defenses involved an attritional campaign waged by an intrepid group of defenders which brought together the efforts of the Continental Army, the Continental Navy and the Pennsyl…

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Historychatter Podcast

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S4E1: The Reaction Begins | Atomic India | 1 28:08

9d ago28:08

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Science and technology were considered as the face of modernity in independent India. A mastery and application of technology on an industrial scale was perceived as the only means of delivering development and democracy rapidly and extensively. Atomic energy or nuclear technology was perceived as a necessary attribute of sovereignty and honour amo…

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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A story made for the movies – Pakistan women’s cricket 49:33

20d ago49:33

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Based in Mumbai, Aayush Puthran is an experienced cricket reporter and analyst, with a strong focus on women’s cricket. He has written an inspirational book, Unveiling Jazbaa, which weaves together the astonishing personal stories of the creators and players of women’s cricket in Pakistan. Aayush begins by explaining the Urdu word Jazbaa. It has no…

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Historychatter Podcast

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S4E1: Introducing: Atomic India 2:10

12d ago2:10

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Atomic energy research in India started well before independence, but since independence, it has assumed an uncontested priority above all other branches of science and technology. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, believed that countries that possessed nuclear energy alone would have the capacity to rule the future. He was convi…

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PA BOOKS on PCN

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"Vigilance" with Andrew Diemer 58:56

10d ago58:56

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The remarkable and inspiring story of William Still, an unknown abolitionist who dedicated his life to managing a critical section of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia. Learn the full range of Still's life and accomplishments. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-signup pcntv.comBy PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network

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Freo de Janeiro

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#22 Zahra Al Hilaly - West Australian Young Person of the Year on Kindness, Community & Listening 48:42

23d ago48:42

48:42

We are joined by someone who is absolutely outstanding and you will definitely enjoy listening to. Perth/Boorloo based leader and advocate Zahra Al Hilaly. She has a very wide ranging list of accolades. Including Western Australian Young Person of the Year for 2022 and a Young Australian of the Year nominee. She’s involved with the United Nations a…

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Australia & Papua New Guinea Friends Working Together

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AHC on Air - February 2023: International Women's Day episode 32:13

10d ago32:13

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The 2023 IWD theme is ' DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.' IWD 2023 recognises and celebrates the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. In this episode we hear from three amazing women who are thriving in the Digital space. --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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PA BOOKS on PCN

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"Street Diplomacy" with Elliott Drago 57:19

28d ago57:19

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Although Philadelphia's Black community lived in a free city in a free state, they faced constant threats to their personal safety and freedom. The political and physical conflicts that arose over fugitive slave removals and the kidnappings of free Black people forced Philadelphians to confront the politics of slavery. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/me…

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The Progressive Rugby League Podcast

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PRL BOOK CLUB - The Change Room by Matt Elliott 48:16

21d ago48:16

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We're back for another year! And what better way to kick things off than with a chat with one of the most interesting Rugby League minds, Matt Elliott. We discuss some of the themes of his new book, The Change Room: Play The Game of Your Life and dip into some of his experiences from a lifetime in Rugby League, including some candid reflections fro…

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Former Foreign Affairs Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Sri Saifuddin Abdullah 1:29:05

1M ago1:29:05

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As our first event in 2023, in collaboration with the Forrest Research Foundation, we had the pleasure to host Dato' Sri Saifuddin Abdullah, until recently the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia talking to us about the evolution of politics in Malaysia in an address titled "New Politics 2.0: Multiracial and Moderate Malaysian Democracy". In th…

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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After a hard day in Nagpur, the great cricket writer Mike Coward gives a masterclass on Australian cricket 45:00

24d ago45:00

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Mike Coward is among the world’s most distinguished and distinctive cricket writers and broadcasters, although he graciously declines the title of “Australia’s John Arlott.” He makes a welcome return to the crease as the guest of Peter Oborne and Richard Heller in their latest cricket-themed podcast. Mike begins by responding to a grim result (for …

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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An elephant never forgets India’s first Test victory in England 54:47

1M ago54:47

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In August 1971 Bella the elephant from Chessington Zoo travelled to the Oval to watch India’s historic first Test match victory in England. Her story gives the title to the fascinating book, Elephant In The Stadium, by the historian Arunabha Sengupta. Around it he weaves not only the gripping cricket played in the series but also the major surround…

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PA BOOKS on PCN

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"American Sirens" with Kevin Hazzard 55:42

1M ago55:42

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Until the 1970s, if you suffered a medical crisis, your chances of survival were minimal. But that all changed with Freedom House EMS in Pittsburgh, a group of Black men who became America's first paramedics. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-signup pcntv.comBy PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network

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Australia & Papua New Guinea Friends Working Together

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AHC on Air - January 2023 46:05

2M ago46:05

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AHC on Air is back in 2023! In this January episode, we hear about Australian business investments in PNG and other activities supported under the Australia-PNG Economic Partnership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aushcpng/message

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PA BOOKS on PCN

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"Feeding Washington's Army" with Ricardo Herrera 57:16

1M ago57:16

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In this major new history of the Continental Army's Grand Forage of 1778, award-winning military historian Ricardo A. Herrera uncovers what daily life was like for soldiers during the darkest and coldest days of the American Revolution: the Valley Forge winter. Here, the army launched its largest and riskiest operation to feed itself and prevent st…

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History from Room 213

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Field Trip Friday: Teaching the Holocaust through the Eyes of a Survivor 39:32

2M ago39:32

39:32

Field Trip Friday is a new segment on History from Room 213. In these episodes I chat with museum professionals, historians, and education experts about their organizations and what educational resources they have available to you. In today’s episode I talk with Troy Fears from the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute, India…

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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How professionals save soccer – but not cricket – from public school amateurs, explains sports historian Richard Sanders 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

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In the British isles cricket had a start on association football of over a hundred years as a game with Laws, organization and popular following. In the late Victorian era it was overtaken in a short time. Based on his fascinating book Beastly Fury on the strange birth of British football, the distinguished documentary maker and sports historian Ri…

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Freo de Janeiro

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#21 Robbie Gaspar on Building Links within Asia through Sports Diplomacy, Languages & People 1:09:01

2M ago1:09:01

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Robbie Gaspar (@RobbieGaspar23) joins Abid Imam on Freo de Janeiro for a chat about all things sports diplomacy, being a professional footballer in Asia and building people to people links in a globally significant region.Show notes - freodejaneiro.com/By Abid Imam

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History from Room 213

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Woody Guthrie: Voice of the Great Depression 5:49

2M ago5:49

5:49

In this episode of History from Room 213, we learn about the life of Woody Guthrie, American rebel, folk singer, and voice of the Great Depression. Like what you hear but aren't sure how to use this in the classroom? Click here to download my free guide to Quick and Easy Ways to Use Podcasts in the Classroom. You'll be listening to your favorite po…

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History from Room 213

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Ping Pong Diplomacy 4:58

3M ago4:58

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In this episode of History from Room 213, we learn about Ping Pong Diplomacy; Listen in to find out how, in the midst of the Cold War, the game of ping-pong contributed to improved relations between the United States and China. Like what you hear but aren't sure how to use this in the classroom? Click here to download my free guide to Quick and Eas…

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The Late Stage Podcast

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The Late Stage Podcast - EPISODE 22 - Mali and The Ivory Coast (Jan. 9th, 2023) 37:26

3M ago37:26

37:26

Host Sinan Schwarting digs into the week's topics: - The Failed Insurrection in Brazil - Afghanistan Bans Women from education, certain jobs - Zimbabwe Bans Exporting of Raw Lithium - MALI & THE IVORY COAST: Peacekeepers, Mercenaries, and Neo-Imperialism And MUCH more! Follow Sinan on twitter @Sir_Writes_ALot Check out our Patreon here: https://www…

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Australia & Papua New Guinea Friends Working Together

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AHC on Air November - Climate Change 31:04

2M ago31:04

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This month’s program focuses on the issue of Climate Change and the ongoing commitment by the Australian Government to support PNG in addressing climate change challenges. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aushcpng/message

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History from Room 213

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Louis Braille 5:50

3M ago5:50

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In this episode of History from Room 213, we learn about a man who invented a system of embossed code that made reading and writing easier for the visually impaired. His name was Louis Braille. Like what you hear but aren't sure how to use this in the classroom? Click here to download my free guide to Quick and Easy Ways to Use Podcasts in the Clas…

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The Late Stage Podcast

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The Late Stage Podcast - EPISODE 21 - The Coup in Peru (Dec. 19th, 2022) 34:20

3M ago34:20

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Host Sinan Schwarting digs into the week's big topic/question: - The Coup in Peru: Pedro Castillo Jailed - Why it's relevant beyond Peru - Other News; Palestine, Iran, Qatar, and so non... - Pop Culture Recommendations: Andor, Wakanda Forever, etc. And MUCH more! Follow Sinan on twitter @Sir_Writes_ALot Check out our Patreon here: https://www.patre…

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Behind The Sports Story

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Jeffrey Altstadter, XFL's Vice President of Communications on Messaging a New Sports Brand and Building Fan Loyalty 26:43

3M ago26:43

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Jeffrey Altstadter, Vice President of Communications for the newest iteration of the XFL discusses launching a new football league, building fan bases in new markets, and curating and fostering the XFL media landscape.By Beau Boeuf Media

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PA BOOKS on PCN

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"All Roads Led to Gettysburg" with Troy Harman 58:46

3M ago58:46

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Most Civil War battles occurred along major roads, railroads, and waterways; the armies needed to move men and equipment, and they needed water for men and horses. And yet this perspective hasn't been fully explored when it comes to Gettysburg, until now. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-signup pcntv.com…

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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Cricket, diplomacy and a fierce despatch from Freddie Flintoff 55:55

3M ago55:55

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Cricketer, diplomat and author Tom Fletcher is now Principal of Hertford College, Oxford. As the UK’s ambassador to Lebanon, he made notable efforts to support the country’s cricketers, especially from its community of Sri Lankan workers. Previously, he served in 10 Downing Street as the principal adviser on foreign policy to three British Prime Mi…

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History from Room 213

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Baron Friedrich von Steuben 6:30

3M ago6:30

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In this episode of History from Room 213 listeners learn about the man who took a ragtag group of farmers and turned them into the fighting force that defeated the British: Baron Friedrich Von Steuben. Like what you hear but aren't sure how to use this in the classroom? Click here to download my free guide to Quick and Easy Ways to Use Podcasts in …

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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England versus Pakistan – the first seventy years with historian Najum Latif 1:00:56

4M ago1:00:56

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As England play their first Test series in Pakistan for nearly twenty years one of the country’s leading cricket historians, Najum Latif, describes their reception and celebrates the timely republication of a classic work on the start of England’s cricket relationship with the country. He is an expert tour guide to a vanished world as the guest of …

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History from Room 213

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Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer 5:27

4M ago5:27

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In this episode of History from Room 213 listeners learn about the first computer programmer: Ada Lovelace. Like what you hear but aren't sure how to use this in the classroom? Click here to download my free guide to Quick and Easy Ways to Use Podcasts in the Classroom. You'll be listening to your favorite podcast with your students tomorrow! Looki…

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PA BOOKS on PCN

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"If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania" with Scott Mingus & Eric Wittenberg 57:43

4M ago57:43

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Gen. Robert E. Lee began moving part of his Army of Northern Virginia from the Old Dominion toward Pennsylvania on June 3, 1863. Lee believed his army needed to win a major victory on Northern soil if the South was to have a chance at winning the war. Transferring the fighting out of war-torn Virginia would allow the state time to heal while he sup…

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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Another thrilling spell from fast bowling legend Wes Hall 57:11

3M ago57:11

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Few sights in cricket’s history have been more thrilling than the great West Indian fast bowler Wes Hall in the 1960s bounding in from his long run. He is now Sir Wesley Hall and the subject of a fine new biography Answering The Call by Paul Akeroyd. He creates the same thrill in his spell as the guest in the latest cricket-themed podcast by Peter …

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Professor Hugh White on The Future of US China Relations and What it Means for Australia 1:43:30

4M ago1:43:30

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It is now clear that the fracture in US-China relations goes very deep. It is not driven by disagreements about trade, freedom of navigation, or even human rights. It is driven by fundamental and seemingly irreconcilable differences between Washington and Beijing about the nature of the international order and their respective roles in it. Washingt…

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The Late Stage Podcast

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The Late Stage Podcast - EPISODE 20 - Is Fascism an Ideology of the Left? 42:28

4M ago42:28

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Host Sinan Schwarting digs into the week's big topic/question: - A SPECIAL FEATURE EPISODE - Is Fascism an Ideology of the Left? - No. Which seems obvious to most... but why is the right confused about this suddenly? - The Legitimate (and illegitimate) issues that seem to trip folks up... And MUCH more! Follow Sinan on twitter @Sir_Writes_ALot Chec…

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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Before D’Oliveira – the glories and the shame of England’s Tests against South Africa 1:04:17

4M ago1:04:17

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In his book Swallows And Hawke, co-written with past podcast guest André Odendaal, the historian Richard Parry gives a uniquely penetrating account of England’s first eighty years of cricket relations with South Africa, ended by the D’Oliveira affair. It is full of pulsating cricket matches in exciting locations – but all deeply entwined with racis…

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History from Room 213

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Traditional Thanksgiving Story Inaccuracies 5:52

4M ago5:52

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In this episode of History from Room 213, we explore the historical inaccuracies of the traditional story of the American Thanksgiving. Like what you hear but aren't sure how to use this in the classroom? Click here to download my free guide to Quick and Easy Ways to Use Podcasts in the Classroom. You'll be listening to your favorite podcast with y…

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Soft Power Cymru

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A World Of Opportunity 17:32

4M ago17:32

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With the World Cup in everyone's minds, we look at the amazing opportunity in Welsh football. From reacting to the 2016 Euros, to developing a complex diplomatic strategy. We explore: - The birth of a global brand - Unexpected celebrity ambassadors - The opportunity at hand To find out more about Wales in Canada and the team behind it, visit: wales…

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Oborne & Heller on Cricket

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A select offering from Ed Smith 52:51

4M ago52:51

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Ed Smith played cricket for Kent, Middlesex (as captain) and England, was an incisive commentator on Test Match Special and was England’s Chief Selector from 2018 to 2021. In that role, he drew on learning from many different fields as well as those of cricket, as he reveals in his recent polymathic book, Making Decisions. He is the latest guest of…

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History from Room 213

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Rosenwald Schools 6:38

4M ago6:38

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In this episode of History from Room 213, we take a look at how black communities, with the help of the Rosenwald Foundation, worked together to overcome discrimination and lift themselves up through the power of education. Follow this link for more information on the Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Campaign. Like what you hear but aren'…

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Soft Power Cymru

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The Green Green Grass Roots 16:32

4M ago16:32

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As the Welsh Women's rugby team is hosted at a rookie rugby event with Team Canada, the kids of Halifax get to run drills with their heroes. We uncover why paying attention to the grass roots is vital and how the impact it can have should never be underestimated. We explore: - The community impact - The long term effect - Why this is a strength for…

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Soft Power Cymru

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The Main Event 18:03

4M ago18:03

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As the Welsh Women's rugby team clashes against Team Canada in Halifax, we will move between the stands and VIP boxes, to uncover the diplomatic machine in operation. With a strong Welsh showing in the crowd and a bustling atmosphere, we learn about the opportunities around us. We explore: - The opportunities at major fixtures - How an expat commun…

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Soft Power Cymru

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Diplomats In Tracksuits 17:31

4M ago17:31

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As the Welsh Women's rugby team lands in Canada for a test match, we follow the players as they become 'diplomats in tracksuits'. As they engage in a joint training session, we explore the diplomatic opportunities happening around them.We explore:- The benefit of players experiencing new cultures- The impact a team from 'away' can have locally- Why…

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Soft Power Cymru

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Soft Power and Sport 16:30

5M ago16:30

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How can diplomats use sport in practice? In this episode we speak to Andrew Wagstaff, the Head of Canada in Wales. As someone on the ground fostering relationships and ties between two nations, he shares how Welsh sport helps him reach his goals. We discuss: - Why sport can open doors - How to measure soft power - Surprise connections that spark un…

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