Best The Institute for Arts Integration Podcasts (2025)

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Africa Within | Nelson Mandela: The man behind the legend 20:34

1h ago20:34

20:34

In this special episode of Africa Within, we will delve into the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela, a global icon of freedom and resilience, through intimate, untold stories from those who knew him best. We uncover the layers of the man behind the legend, as shared by his granddaughter Ndileka Mandela, former Robben Island warden Christo Brandt …

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'Unity is the only way to break free from neocolonialism' — Juliana Lumumba 4:15

23m ago4:15

4:15

In this RT interview, Juliana Lumumba discusses Patrice Lumumba’s legacy and the importance of unity in Africa’s fight against neocolonialism. She highlights the role of youth and women in building a sovereign and prosperous Congo.By RT

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India’s Big Cat Strategy: Balancing Conservation and Conflict Pt.2 29:03

8m ago29:03

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India’s big cat conservation story has captured imaginations from the globally acclaimed Project Tiger to the contentious reintroduction of cheetahs and the growing Asiatic lion population in Gujarat. But behind the headlines lie complex questions about ecology, ethics, and policy. In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane speaks wit…

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Sweeney a victim of imperialist control — British Communist Party leader Brar 3:55

1h ago3:55

3:55

Ranjeet Brar, leader of the British Communist Party, shares his thoughts on recent detainment of RT's Steve SweeneyBy RT

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There are two Syrias today — Joshua Landis 7:44

34m ago7:44

7:44

Joshua Landis, Director of the Center for Middle East studies at the University of Oklahoma, breaks down Syria’s deepening fragmentationBy RT

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Sanchez Effect | Murad Gazdiev, RT senior correspondent 54:00

2h ago54:00

54:00

In the latest episode of RT's 'Sanchez Effect', they cover a range of topics from the Ukraine conflict to the U.S.-backed regime change in Syria. Murad has had personal experience reporting on both. He says Washington's policies are being heavily influenced by a pro-Israeli lobby and the American military industrial complex. Murad and Rick discuss …

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Syria's territorial integrity and stability in danger in the long-term — Ararat Kostanian 5:55

2h ago5:55

5:55

Ararat Kostanian, Researcher on International and Middle Eastern studies, Indonesian International Islamic University, explains how Israel is pursuing a dual-track strategy toward Syria: quiet diplomatic engagement and targeted escalationBy RT

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Jolani wants to divide Syria on vertical lines for Israeli interest — Kevork Almassian 8:42

2h ago8:42

8:42

Middle East expert and founder of Syriana Analysis, Kevork Almassian, offers a sobering breakdown of the sectarian fragmentation of SyriaBy RT

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Deemed terrorist for reporting terrorist crimes by regime supported by British state — Steve Sweeney 7:47

1h ago7:47

7:47

RT journalist Steve Sweeney reveals how UK counter-terror police detained and interrogated him upon landing in London — simply for doing his jobBy RT

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Netanyahu's wars keep him out of prison — Dzhabarov 16:21

1h ago16:21

16:21

Vladimir Dzhabarov, First Deputy Chair of Russia's Federal Councils Committee, delivers blunt insights into Israel's escalating military campaigns in the Middle East and the US role behind the scenesBy RT

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Jolani doesn't know how to rule a small village, let alone Syria — Abdel Bari Atwan 6:22

28m ago6:22

6:22

Palestinian-British analyst Abdel Bari Atwan issues a warning: the US-backed rise of Jolani in Syria could plunge the entire Middle East into chaosBy RT

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'No great economic ties between Lindsey Graham's S Carolina and Ukraine' — ex-CIA analyst Johnson 9:07

20m ago9:07

9:07

Former CIA analyst and Berg Associates CEO Larry Johnson makes serious claims about alleged corruption involving US Senator Lindsey GrahamBy RT

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Sanchez Effect | Iranian Amb to Russia Jalali: 'Israel leading itself towards collapse' 56:22

1h ago56:22

56:22

In this episode of RT's 'Sanchez Effect', Rick sits down one-on-one with Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, for an exclusive interview. The senior diplomat denounced international organisations as useless, due to their silence on Israel's actions against Iran and other Middle Eastern countries, as well as Israel's attempts to turn Gaza into…

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Creativity Isn't One-Size-Fits-All 34:49

4h ago34:49

34:49

Send us a text Too many kids think they’re “bad at art” when really, they just haven’t been shown how to trust their own taste. Illustrator Andy J. Pizza unpacks how neurodiversity, guilty pleasures, and personal struggle can fuel breakthrough creativity... and why educators hold the key.By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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India’s Big Cat Strategy: Balancing Conservation and Conflict Pt.1 26:15

22m ago26:15

26:15

India’s big cat conservation story has captured imaginations from the globally acclaimed Project Tiger to the contentious reintroduction of cheetahs and the growing Asiatic lion population in Gujarat. But behind the headlines lie complex questions about ecology, ethics, and policy. In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane speaks wit…

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Israel as expansionist apartheid colony knows they can get away with anything — Cradle's Carrillo 9:03

38m ago9:03

9:03

Esteban Carrillo, Head of News at The Cradle, breaks down the West’s eerie silence on the chaos in Syria following the fall of Assad’s government. From the mass killing of minorities to the legitimization of Al-Qaeda-linked actors, Carrillo exposes how geopolitical calculations are enabling a new wave of violence…

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Ukrainians are soldiers rented by US-NATO — Randy Credico 12:12

1h ago12:12

12:12

Civil rights activist and host of Live on the Fly, Randy Credico, takes aim at US foreign policy, the military-industrial complex, and figures like Senator Lindsey GrahamBy RT

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Follow the money: Lindsey Graham profiting from war? — Fmr. US Trade Official Steve Gill 6:46

2h ago6:46

6:46

Former US Trade Representative official Steve Gill delivers a powerful critique of Senator Lindsey Graham and NATO’s role in escalating the Ukraine conflictBy RT

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Europe simply paying money to US industry — John Laughland 1:29

2h ago1:29

1:29

Political historian and ICES lecturer John Laughland breaks down the latest NATO military spending pledges and Europe’s growing debt burdenBy RT

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Soyuz-Apollo docking anniversary | How the 'Handshake in Space' changed history 2:54

1h ago2:54

2:54

This Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking 1975 joint Soviet–US spaceflight, Soyuz–Apollo. Known as the historic 'Handshake in Space,' this mission saw American and Soviet spacecraft dock in orbit — a rare moment of unity during the Cold WarBy RT

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'Not even US President can afford nuclear strike from Russia' — Prof. Chiao on Trump's threats 5:58

1h ago5:58

5:58

Professor Benjamin Chiao of the Paris School of Technology and Business joins the program to break down what’s really happening behind Trump's rhetoricBy RT

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'No way to rationalize what we are seeing in Gaza' — South Africa's Phiri 7:43

2h ago7:43

7:43

Chrispin Phiri, South African International Relations Minister Spokesperson, speaks to RT on the latest Hague Group meeting in BogotaBy RT

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The State of Urban Local Governance in India 48:42

14h ago48:42

48:42

The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 institutionalised urban democracy in India. The goal was to facilitate functional devolution and fiscal empowerment of Urban Local Self-Governments. It has been more than three decades since the amendment. Have these goals been met? In this episode of All Things Policy, Sarthak Pradhan speaks with Vacha…

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EU fails to agree on 18th sanctions package on Russia — George Szamuely explores why 5:11

19h ago5:11

5:11

George Szamuely, Senior Research Fellow at Global Policy Institute, speaks to RT to discuss the latest developents in the EUBy RT

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Soyuz-Apollo docking anniversary | New generation of space engineers inspired to reach for the stars 3:07

19h ago3:07

3:07

As the world marks 50 years since the Soyuz-Apollo handshake in space — a powerful symbol of Cold War cooperation — a new generation of engineers is already reaching for the stars. Meet Maria Andreeva, a 16-year-old high school student from Rostov-on-Don, who has already launched her first satellite into orbit and is now building her second — from …

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Soyuz-Apollo docking anniversary | Sergey Krikalev reflects 4:34

20h ago4:34

4:34

Cosmonaut and aerospace engineer Sergey Krikalev, one of the most experienced astronauts in human history, reflects on key moments in space exploration: the legendary Apollo-Soyuz docking, the emotional thrill of his first spacewalk, and why US-Russia space cooperation still works — even during geopolitical crises…

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Sanchez Effect | Daniel Martindale, American who secretly co-ordinated Russian forces in Donbass 29:52

23h ago29:52

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In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ Daniel Martindale, an American who secretly co-ordinated Russian forces in the Donbass, reveals he witnessed Ukrainian military tactics that endangered civilian lives. Daniel joyfully announces he now has Russian citizenship and will build his life with like-minded people that share his values - which Washin…

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America uses PRISM to catch J6ers, China uses tech to move 1.5B people around — Alex Reporterfy 8:33

1d ago8:33

8:33

Canadian journalist and vlogger Alex Reporterfy addresses growing concerns in the West about China's use of technology. He argues that China’s smart city infrastructure and AI systems aren't about surveillance — but about progress, efficiency, and service delivery for 1.5 billion peopleBy RT

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We see the same scenario in Moldova like in Ukraine — Moldovan MP Tauber 2:28

1d ago2:28

2:28

Moldovan MP Marina Tauber delivers a stark warning: Moldova is being dragged into a foreign conflict it doesn't want. Accusing President Maia Sandu of selling the country’s sovereignty to the EU and NATO, Tauber says Moldovan land — and lives — are at risk of being used in a proxy war against RussiaBy RT

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'When it comes to radiation, there can be no winners' — Renat Karchaa’s nuclear warning 2:10

1d ago2:10

2:10

Renat Karchaa, nuclear energy expert and Deputy of the Zaporozhye Assembly, delivers a warning: if a nuclear incident occurs, no one will be spared. In this urgent statement, Karchaa outlines the reckless behavior of the Ukrainian regime, the West's manipulation of Ukraine as expendable material, and the global consequences of radiation…

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'Ukrainian government does not work' — ex-diplomat Telizhenko exposes deep state game 11:33

1d ago11:33

11:33

Former Ukrainian diplomat and ex-advisor to the Prosecutor General, Andrey Telizhenko, accuses both Trump and Zelensky of fueling the Ukraine war rather than ending itBy RT

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72: Herbalism for Fertility for Women and Men with Liane Moccia 33:18

1d ago33:18

33:18

“It’s important to take a holistic approach to a person’s fertility.” – Liane Moccia Our clients’ fertility journeys are about much more than getting pregnant. They’re navigating stress, nervous system imbalances, environmental toxins, and often a healthcare system that doesn’t consider these factors. On top of that, many times the focus is solely …

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3 Stories, One Major Event: Live From KBIS | 600 | Sharon Sherman, Jamie Gasparovic and Hannah Goldberg 1:33:03

1d ago1:33:03

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Today, we are getting in the way way-way back machine, back to February of this year for a journey to Las Vegas for KBIS, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. It’s funny to me that even though this was only a few months back, it feels like a lifetime ago. So much has happened this year. But if you recall, in February, before protests, riots, big bil…

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Tibet Autonomous Region: China’s Solar Stronghold 23:57

3d ago23:57

23:57

In this episode of All Things Policy, Dr. Y. Nithyanandam and Swati Kalyani from the Geospatial Research Team at the Takshashila Institution delve into the rapid expansion of solar energy infrastructure in the Tibet Autonomous Region. They discuss how the solar projects serve both civilian and strategic purposes, help China move towards its 2060 ca…

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'Art of deception deal, Trump wants to force Russians into Minsk 3.0' — Jim Jatras 12:08

2d ago12:08

12:08

Former US diplomat Jim Jatras joins us to unpack Donald Trump's latest threat: 100% tariffs and sweeping secondary sanctions on Russia and its partners — unless a peace deal is reached in 50 daysBy RT

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'Macron is an uncrowned king' — Professor Gilbert Doctorow on France's crisis of legitimacy 8:08

2d ago8:08

8:08

Former Harriman Institute scholar Gilbert Doctorow dissects the political theatrics behind Macron’s announcement. From Macron’s declining domestic support to Germany’s rise as Europe’s military power, Doctorow explains why France is posturing — and why European leaders need an enemy like Russia to justify their authority…

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'Ukraine is just a sacrificial lamb on the altar of war and profit' — Christopher Helali 9:53

2d ago9:53

9:53

International Secretary of the American Communist Party, Christopher Helali, joins us to dissect Donald Trump's aggressive new tariff policies and what they really signal for the global geopolitical order.By RT

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Sanchez Effect | Ron Paul Institute Exec Dir McAdams: 'Global war on terror finished. Terror won' 44:36

2d ago44:36

44:36

In the latest episode of RT's 'Sanchez Effect', Daniel McAdams, Ron Paul peace institute executive director reveals that politicians in the U.S. never fulfill their pledges as they are influenced by foreign powers - adding that the lobbyists don't care about the mass deaths of children, instead pushing them to the front lines. All this and more, on…

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'Wall cut through garden' | How Israel is seizing West Bank land village by village 7:27

2d ago7:27

7:27

In the West Bank village of Sinjil, Israeli forces and settlers are carving up Palestinian land. The wall split one man's garden in two. This is what occupation looks like. RT's Maria Finoshina reportsBy RT

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German leaders putting Ukraine before Germans — Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht spox 10:24

2d ago10:24

10:24

Sevim Dagdelen, Foreign Policy Spokesperson for the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, comes to RT to discuss Germany's military aid to UkraineBy RT

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SBU recruits young women for terrors attacks 6:12

2d ago6:12

6:12

RT correspondent Marina Kosaraeva's plot about a 25-year-old Crimean woman who became one of Kiev's accomplices.By RT

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Making Sense of the Geopolitics of Rare Earths 48:58

2d ago48:58

48:58

Rare earths are not really 'rare'. They are quite abundant in the Earth's crust, and some of them are as abundant as copper or gold. But the misnomer sticks and continues to influence our popular imagination. But why is this so? With China imposing export controls on rare earth metals and magnets, Shobhankita Reddy and Tannmay Baid chat with Dr. Ju…

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Jayant Dasgupta talks to RT about India's vow of retaliatory tariffs on US 8:12

5d ago8:12

8:12

RT talks to Jayant Dasgupta, former Indian envoy to WTO, about India promising retaliatory tariffs against Washington under World Trade Organization rules. The move comes after American duties were placed on Indian steel and aluminum, labeled as ‘safeguard measures’.By RT

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We believe in right to choose our friends ourselves — South Africa’s Chrispin Phiri 17:00

5d ago17:00

17:00

South Africa's International Relations Minister Spokesperson Chrispin Phiri addresses US threats of sanctions, accusations of antisemitism, and pressure over IranBy RT

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Inland Visions | Discover the treasures of Tatarstan 24:19

5d ago24:19

24:19

Step into the stunning melting pot of Kazan in central Russia — where culture comes alive in every bite, stitch, and step. From traditional dishes to exquisite national costumes and handcrafted footwear, this episode of Inland Visions celebrates the warmth, artistry, and identity of Tatarstan.By RT

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'People are just following the trail of their money to the heart of Europe' — Moussa Ibrahim 5:14

6d ago5:14

5:14

Moussa Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the African Legacy Foundation, delivers a critique of European intervention in Libya and its broader impact on African sovereigntyBy RT

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'Attacks against Armenian church are desire to neutralize danger to power' — Urikhanyan 2:42

7d ago2:42

2:42

Speaking to RT Tigran Urikhanyan, former Armenian National Assembly Deputy, dismantles the illusion of governance in ArmeniaBy RT

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'Bulgaria turning into EU colony' — MP Kostadinov 2:21

6d ago2:21

2:21

Bulgarian MP Kostadin Kostadinov tells RT about people's reaction to Bulgaria entering eurozoneBy RT

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Volhynia Massacre | Poland warns Ukraine has to confront the truth 6:02

5d ago6:02

6:02

On the 80th anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, Poland officially declared July 11 a National Day of Remembrance for over 50,000 Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists in 1943–1945. This decision, met with fierce criticism from Kiev, has reopened historical wounds and raised deep questions about Ukraine’s present-day identity…

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Volhynia Massacre | Why Poland’s Day of Remembrance alarms Ukraine 5:06

7d ago5:06

5:06

The Volhynia Massacre remains one of the most painful chapters in Polish history. But when Poland moves to remember—and exhume—the victims, Ukraine pushes back. Why? Because the truth may implicate the very figures Ukraine celebrates as national heroesBy RT

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