Best Unique Media Public Affairs Podcasts (2024)

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Is Kamala Harris the new Jacinda Ardern? - Ist Kamala Harris die neue Jacinda Ardern? 13:18

1h ago13:18

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What do the US presidential candidate Kamala Harris and the former Prime Minister of New Zealand have in common? Benjamin Kanthak and Barbara Barkhausen explain. - Kamala-Mania: So wird der Hype um die US-amerikanische Präsidentschaftskandidatin Kamala Harris bezeichnet. Dabei fallen einige Ähnlichkeiten mit Jacinda Ardern, der ehemaligen Premiermi…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Espionage and disrupting non-state adversaries 28:07

14m ago28:07

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and how state actors disrupt their non-state adversaries. The podcast begins with an analysis into the fragility of supply chains, examining the pager attack…

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Confronting Australia’s dwindling belief in itself and the national security implications, with Scott Hargreaves, Institute of Public Affairs 41:59

1h ago41:59

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Scott Hargreaves, executive director of the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), to discuss two recently released reports commissioned by the IPA. The pair begin the conversation by discussing the IPA’s recent independent poll into Defending Australia’s Way of Life, which f…

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How AI Is Changing The Nature Of Police Reports 11:49

19m ago11:49

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Draft One is software that uses basically the same AI as Chat GPT. In seconds it generates the narrative for a police officer's report by analyzing the transcript of their bodycam audio. East Palo Alto is among a handful of cities across the state including Fresno, San Mateo, Campbell and Bishop that have started testing or using the program. But s…

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Personal stories and some glamor: the TransTrans exhibition at the Victorian Pride Center - Persönliche Schicksale und ein bisschen Glamour: Die Ausstellung TransTrans im Victorian Pride Center 17:16

3h ago17:16

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It has never been easy for marginalized groups. This is also and particularly true for transgender people. As early as during the Weimar Republic, some scientists and doctors wanted to do something about this. They built important networks and support for transgender people. And over the years, these networks spanned the entire world. An exhibition…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 03.10.24 3:37

4h ago3:37

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Israel setzt Bodenoffensive im Libanon fort / Israel erklärt UN-Generalsekretär Guterres zur unerwünschten Person / NSW Polizei beantragt Verbot propalästinensischer Veranstaltungen / Payman will eigene Partei gründen / Ukrainisches Militär zieht sich aus Wuhledar zurück / Zürich: Messerattacke auf Kinder…

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Transplant Sports Championship - Sportmeisterschaft für Transplantierte 6:08

2h ago6:08

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Promotional work on organ donation, which not only saves many seriously ill people from certain death but also offers an opportunity to live an active and fulfilling life, is currently the focus of the Australian Transplant Games in Canberra. Among the participants is Emily Kessler-Dawson from Dresden, who is only 8 years old. She lives with a dona…

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Carl Rasp – Der Mann hinter BHP 6:48

10h ago6:48

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Carl Rasp, ein mysteriöser Einwanderer, der behauptete, aus Cannstatt zu stammen, steht am Anfang der Erfolgsgeschichte des Bergbau-Riesen BHP. Trotz Unklarheiten über seine wahre Identität ist sicher, dass er ein ausgezeichneter Geologe war. Mit einem geschulten Blick erkannte er das immense Potenzial der Mineralien und Formationen rund um Broken …

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A Look At CARE Court One Year In 11:37

1h ago11:37

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CARE Court turns one this week. When it rolled out last year in eight California counties, the program took aim at one of the state’s most pressing challenges -- how to treat people whose illness often makes them believe they are not sick, particularly those who, left untreated, move between jail, hospitals and homelessness. So how's it going? Repo…

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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 02.10.24 4:40

1d ago4:40

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Israel schwört Vergeltung für iranischen Raketenangriff / Mindestens sechs Menschen getötet und neun verletzt bei mutmaßlichem Terroranschlag in Tel Aviv / Bundesverfassungsgericht schränkt Befugnisse der Polizei bei der Datensammlung ein / Österreichs Landesregierung gibt 5,5 Millionen Euro für Hochwasserschutz frei / Polizei von New South Wales p…

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Community Perseveres After Fire Destroyed Much Of Historic Town 11:40

36m ago11:40

11:40

The Borel Fire was the largest wildfire in Kern County’s history. It tore through 60,000 acres in the southern Sierra Nevada and consumed the historic town of Havilah earlier this summer. State crews have only just begun cleanup efforts as those displaced reckon with the devastation. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR California Attorney General Rob Bon…

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But not extinct - Doch nicht ausgestorben 6:24

2d ago6:24

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The Nocturnal Ground-Parakeet is one of the rarest birds in the world and was considered extinct for around 100 years. Researchers and game rangers have now discovered a group of 50 of these rare animals in the Western Australian outback. A sensation among animal lovers, reports Barbara Barkhausen. - Der Nachtsittich ist einer der seltensten Vögel …

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Romance and adventure in the Middle Ages - Romantik und Abenteuer im Mittelalter 12:11

2d ago12:11

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Writing a book is something many people dream of and some people manage to do it too. Finding a publisher who also sells what you have written is another major hurdle. Maria Linwood, a young author from Hamburg who now lives in Parramatta, succeeded. - Ein Buch zu schreiben - davon träumen viele Menschen und manche schaffen das auch. Einen Verleger…

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Former Offender Provides Unique View On Prop 36 11:41

16h ago11:41

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One of the highest profile measures on California's November ballot is Proposition 36. If passed, it would roll back criminal justice reforms approved by voters ten years ago to reduce incarceration rates and increase punishments for certain drug and theft crimes like carjacking, burglary and shoplifting. Supporters say Prop 36 needs to pass becaus…

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 30.09.24 6:07

3d ago6:07

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Rechtsruck bei Parlamentswahlen in Österreich / Israel greift Ziele im Jemen an / NSW SEC warnt vor Überschwemmungen im Norden / Russlands Flugabwehr schiesst ukrainische Drohnen ab / SpaceX soll gestrandete Astronauten von internationaler Raumstation nach Hause bringen / Countrysänger und Songwriter Chris Christopherson gestorben…

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Parliamentary election in Austria: Historic victory for the FPÖ - Parlamentswahl in Österreich: Historisches Ergebnis für die FPÖ 6:42

3d ago6:42

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Austria's right-wing FPÖ wins the parliamentary election for the first time in history. However, the party with its leader Herbert Kickl would need to find a coalition partner in order to form a government. This will be difficult. - Bei der Parlamentswahl in Österreich hat sich die rechtsgerichtete FPÖ mit ihrem Parteichef Herbert Kickl zum ersten …

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CYBER UNCUT: Unpacking the new safe harbour protections and dodgy AI use in business 38:01

1d ago38:01

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft unpack new “safe habour” protections unveiled by the federal government, before looking into some recent hacks and controversy surrounding artificial intelligence. The pair begin the podcast examining the new “safe harbour” protections unveiled by Minister for Cyber Secu…

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Andreas Lommel – Kulturelle Kontroversen in der Kimberley-Region 7:13

3d ago7:13

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Dr. Andreas Lommel, ein promovierter Ethnologe aus München, widmete sich 1938 der Erforschung der Höhlenzeichnungen der Aborigines in der zentralaustralischen Kimberley-Region. Seine Expedition war nicht nur wissenschaftlich herausfordernd, sondern auch von kulturellen Spannungen begleitet. Erfahren Sie mehr über seine Entdeckungen und die schwieri…

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Haitians In CA Worry Of Long-Term Effects From False Political Rhetoric 11:32

4d ago11:32

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A Haitian community group filed a criminal complaint this week in Ohio over former president Donald Trump’s false claims that Haitian immigrants were eating cats and dogs. The same group helps Haitian immigrants along California’s border, and says Trump’s accusations are reverberating there too. Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED A bill designed to he…

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An Indigenous-led solution to crime in the Tiwi Islands - Eine indigene Initiative bietet Lösungen zur Kriminalität auf den Tiwi-Inseln 6:14

6d ago6:14

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Communities living in the Tiwi Islands in the remote Northern Territory have been facing some of the highest crime rates in the nation. The local elders want to help families in need through a grassroots project before they end up in trouble with the law. - Gemeinden, die auf den Tiwi-Inseln im abgelegenen Northern Territory leben, haben mit einer …

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Is the war sweeping the region? - Erfasst der Krieg die Region? 7:01

6d ago7:01

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Another international attempt to bring about a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict has failed. Instead, rockets fly, sirens howl, and bombs hit. The fighting has been going on for almost a year now, but instead of an end to the conflict, it threatens to expand to the entire region. How likely is this threatening scenario? Dieter Herrmann, editor-…

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Less nervousness through virtual reality - Weniger Nervosität durch Virtual Reality 13:01

6d ago13:01

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Virtual reality helps to reduce anxiety before speeches and AI helps to design a modern city. Modern technology is revolutionizing our lives at a rapid pace. - Virtual Reality hilft beim Abbau der Nervosität vor Reden und die KI geht bei der Gestaltung einer modernen Stadt zur Hand. Moderne Technologie revolutioniert unser Leben im schnellen Tempo.…

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This is where the world meets - Hier trifft sich die Welt 7:06

6d ago7:06

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If you are new to Australia and may not have any friends yet, we will now show you how to find casual company. InterNations is an organization that helps new arrivals connect with like-minded people. Lederhosen and Dirndl lovers are invited by InterNations to an Oktoberfest in Sydney on Saturday. SBS Audio German colleague Lidia Cortina talked to A…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Irregular warfare in Ukraine and Russian information operations, with MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan 32:34

4d ago32:34

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman invite Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan back for a follow-up podcast, unpacking irregular warfare, information operations and military modernisation. They begin the podcast discussing Russia’s “little green men” during the invasion of …

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R. and G. Forster — pioneers of Australian nature research - R. und G. Forster – Pioniere der australischen Naturforschung 6:55

6d ago6:55

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German Father and son Forster accompanied James Cook on his second trip to the Pacific, laying the foundation for later exploration of the “Fifth Continent.” Her observations and records shaped early natural history in Australia. In this episode, we discover how their work influenced the scientific exploration of an entire continent. - Vater und So…

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Bomb Explodes Inside Santa Maria Courthouse 11:27

5d ago11:27

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Here are the morning’s top stories on Thursday, September 26, 2024… The FBI is investigating an explosion that took place the lobby of the superior court complex Wednesday morning in Santa Maria, California. Five people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries, and people living or working several blocks around the court complex were evacuated…

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The future of land warfare for Australia and our UK partners with Tom Newman, Babcock Land CEO 21:16

5d ago21:16

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, recorded live from Land Forces 2024, host Steve Kuper is joined by the chief executive of Land for Babcock International, Tom Newman, to discuss the evolution of land warfare. The pair discuss: The pair discuss the latest announcements and key focus points for Babcock at the 2024 Land Forces exhibitio…

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Political earthquake in Germany - Politisches Beben in Deutschland 12:12

7d ago12:12

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The three state elections in the federal states of Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg have caused a political earthquake in Germany. How is the overall result of the three votes to be assessed and what will be the consequences? Bertil Wenger, Head of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation's Australia and Pacific Regional Office, answers these questions. - D…

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Coming to Australia as a 'Skilled Migrant' - Als 'Skilled Migrant' nach Australien 9:05

7d ago9:05

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The targeted recruitment of skilled workers has always been a central part of Australian immigration policy and post-war Germany was an important source of so-called 'skilled migrants. ' Karin Schmaedeke and her husband belong to this group of immigrants. The couple with a child came in 1980. Karin Schmaedeke says that she has never regretted the d…

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Could Schorle become a popular drink down under? - Wird die Saftschorle in Down Under populär? 18:36

7d ago18:36

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The founders of the beverage start up Taste Drinks know only too well how difficult it is to turn an idea into a functioning start-up. Chris & Anna Regber came to Australia with their daughter, with the dream of making the popular German drink Schorle socially acceptable far away from home. In the interview, Chris gives tips for founders, reveals w…

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Data Shows American Citizens Smuggle More Fentanyl Into US Than Migrants 11:31

6d ago11:31

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Here are the morning’s top stories on Wednesday, September 25, 2024… Mexican drug cartels are recruiting San Diegans to smuggle fentanyl into the United States. Prosecutors are worried about teenagers getting caught up in the cross-border drug trade. Gustavo Solis / KPBS Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will remove debt owed to a medical office or h…

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Takeaways From a CA School Where Cell Phones Are Not Allowed 11:34

7d ago11:34

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Here are the morning’s top stories on Tuesday, September 23, 2024… In January of 2025 the Los Angeles Unified School District will ban cellphones on campus. More California school districts will follow suit, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday that will require districts to restrict phones on campus. It’s part of a growing movement to help…

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A cloud so unique that it has its own name - Eine Wolke, die so einzigartig ist, dass sie einen Namen trägt 4:54

7d ago4:54

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In a mountainous region in New Zealand, elongated lenticular cloud formations form. The clouds are so distinctive that the locals have given them a name: “Taieri Pets.” NASA has now succeeded in photographing such a cloud from space. - In einer bergigen Region in Neuseeland bilden sich längliche linsenförmige Wolkenformationen. Die Wolken sind so m…

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Deutschlandticket is becoming more expensive - Deutschlandticket wird teurer 9:50

7d ago9:50

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If you are planning a visit to Germany and want to travel around by train and bus, you should definitely buy a Deutschlandticket. In terms of transport, it is the best that Germany has to offer. It still costs 49 Euros a month, but from next year - 9 Euros more. The transport ministers of the federal states have now agreed on this. The Deutschlandt…

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 24.09.24 3:03

7d ago3:03

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Fast 500 Menschen bei israelischen Angriffen im Libanon getötet / Frankreich beantragt nach Eskalation im Libanon Dringlichkeitssitzung des UN-Sicherheitsrats / Regierungsbildung in Brandenburg und Thüringen verzögert sich / Cyberangriffe auf ÖVP und SPÖ / Außenministerin Wong fordert neue Erklärung zum Schutz humanitärer Helfer / Australiens größt…

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Climate Change Leads CA Farmers To Seek Alternative Crops, Like Agave 11:27

8d ago11:27

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California is home to most of the country’s fruits and nuts, like avocados and almonds. But climate change means hotter temperatures and increased drought for the state, making it harder to grow those crops. That’s pushing farmers to seek alternative crops that don’t need as much water, like agave. Reporter: Manola Secaira, CapRadio It was a busy w…

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Not an easy choice - Keine leichte Wahl 21:07

8d ago21:07

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On Tuesday, November 5, the election for the 60th President and Vice President of the United States will be held. Harris versus Trump are the names of the top candidates. Walz and Vance have ambitions for vice president. Who are these people and what can we expect from them? The outcome of the election has global consequences and it is therefore im…

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New Zealand makes visits expensive - Neuseeland macht Besuche teuer 5:45

8d ago5:45

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There are entrance fees everywhere — even when entering countries. New Zealand is one example of this and is considered one of the most expensive holiday destinations in the world. Because the 'tourist tax', which you have to pay upon arrival, has now almost tripled. Of course, this makes a vacation at the end of the world even more exclusive. Howe…

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SPOTLIGHT: Deconstructing Defence’s Digital Engineering Strategy, with Downer’s Rachel Hatton and Connie Heaney 49:15

8d ago49:15

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Downer Professional Services’ Rachel Hatton, General Manager - Mission Engineering, and Connie Heaney, General Manager - Advisory & Technical Services, join Liam Garman to discuss what Defence’s Digital Engineering Strategy means for Australia, offer insights on digital and mission engineeri…

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Why Thousands Of Inmates Who Are Eligible To Vote Won't 11:26

11d ago11:26

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Thousands of Californians serving jail time are legally eligible to vote, but many don’t know it, according to advocates and inmates themselves. Reporter: Sameea Kamal, CalMatters Protesters disrupted a University of California Board of Regents meeting Thursday, where university leaders approved requests from campus police departments to purchase m…

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Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 20.09.24 4:51

11d ago4:51

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Israels Luftwaffe fliegt massive Angriffe im Südlibanon/ EU Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen verspricht Hilfe für die von Überschwemmungen betroffenen Länder in Ost- und Mitteleuropa/ Vor dem Hintergrund der Krise bei VW ruft Bundeswirtschaftsminister Habeck für Montag ein Gipfeltreffen mit der Autoindustrie zusammen/ Graham Arnold wird noch vo…

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How does Brandenburg vote on Sunday? - Wie wählt Brandenburg am Sonntag? 6:57

11d ago6:57

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After Thuringia and Saxony, Brandenburg, as the third federal state in the territory of the former GDR, will hold state elections on Sunday. Following the victory of the right-wing AfD - Alternative for Germany with its full name - experts also expect a similar outcome in Brandenburg. Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of WEEK IN AUSTRALIA - is also …

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Round birthday - Runder Geburtstag 8:34

11d ago8:34

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It is time to celebrate a milestone birthday on Sunday. The Catholic St. Raphael community in the Blacktown suburb of Western Sydney is celebrating its 60th anniversary. In the following conversation, Pastor Roland Maurer looks back on 6 decades of community history and says how the festival will be celebrated on Sunday. - Am Sonntag gilt es einen …

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CONTESTED GROUND: The enduring opportunities of the Australia–US relationship, with former ambassador Joe Hockey 32:11

11d ago32:11

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Joe Hockey, former Australian ambassador to the United States, joins hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Steve Kuper to discuss the continued importance of the Australia–US relationship. The trio begin by discussing the fallout of the latest presidential debate between conte…

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Valley Students Work Towards College Degree While In High School 11:39

12d ago11:39

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More students in the San Joaquin Valley are graduating high school not just with a diploma, but also with an associate’s degree. Taking college classes while still in high school can help them finish college and accelerate their careers. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR Women and people of color are still among the lowest-paid workers in California. …

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How useful is a proposed social media age restriction? - Wie sinnvoll ist eine Social Media Altersbeschränkung? 11:38

12d ago11:38

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Canberra wants to get teenagers away from smartphones and out into nature. That is why there should be a minimum age for using social media. How this can be controlled is still unclear. - Canberra will Teenager weg vom Smartphone und raus in die Natur bringen. Deswegen soll es ein Mindestalter für die Nutzung sozialer Medien geben. Wie sich dies ko…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 19.09.24 4:15

12d ago4:15

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Streit in der Ampel-Koalition um Tariftreuegesetz / Hochwasserlage in Österreich, Polen und Tschechien entspannt sich nur langsam / Ungarn will aus dem Asylsystem der EU aussteigen / Mindestens 20 Menschen nach erneuten Explosionen im Libanon gestorben / Albaneseregierung enthält sich bei UN-Abstimmung / US-Zentralbank senkt Leitzins / Versehentlic…

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Chancellor candidates - Die Kanzlerkandidaten im Überblick 9:34

12d ago9:34

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In one year, a new federal government will be elected in Germany. Before that, there is traditionally a months-long scramble between the parties over the question of who should become a candidate for chancellor. It's not always gentlemanly, because big egos clash. Different this year. The candidates for the chancellor's office came into the limelig…

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Nonprofit Fails To Provide Housing As Part of State's Project Homekey 11:31

13d ago11:31

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A few years ago, two companies, one nonprofit, one for profit, received more than $100 million in taxpayer dollars to quickly house homeless people in California. It was part of Governor Gavin Newsom's Project Homekey, which turned hotels into shelters for unhoused people. But little has come from the partnership. Guest: Anna Scott, Reporter, The C…

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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 18.09.24 3:54

13d ago3:54

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Sorge vor einer Eskalation des Nahost-Konflikts nach Explosion hunderter Pager im Libanon / CDU-Chef Friedrich Merz schließt schwarz-grüne Koalition im Bund aus / Bundesverfassungsgericht verkündet Entscheidung im Streit mit AfD um Vorsitzende mehrerer Bundestagsausschüsse / Erneuerbare-Gas-Gesetz in Österreich gescheitert / Mutmaßlicher Entwickler…

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