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Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Offi ...
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An occult history of post-war politics, true crime, corruption, and how we got here.
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History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.
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A cinematic fantasy event in audio. New Dakota: 15,000 CE, thousands of years after the fall of our civilization. The Earth has reclaimed the cities and glories of the modern world, returning humanity to a way of life that recalls advanced, ancient civilizations. The histories of the old world survive only as myths and legends. Our tale focuses on four heroes from the great tribes of what was once South Dakota. They are known as : The Wolves, The Rams, The Bears, and the Birds. Book I : The ...
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CNN reporters take us on-the-ground in Israel to document the escalating conflict and what it means for the rest of the world.
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Named a best podcast of 2023 by Vulture, Time, The Economist, & Vogue. No question too big, no question too small. On Search Engine, host PJ Vogt answers the kinds of questions you might ask the internet when you can't sleep. If you find the world bewildering, but also sometimes enjoy being bewildered by it, we're here for you. Edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni.
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Welcome to the War Studies podcast. We bring you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies at King’s College London, the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to the study of all aspects of security, defence and international relations. We aim to explore the complex realm of conflict and uncover the challenges at the heart of navigating world affairs and diplomatic relations, because we believe the study of war is fundamental to understanding the world we live ...
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Each week, hosts Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler welcome a notable guest to the show to discuss a work of film from the career of director Steven Spielberg. The Spiel is an open-ended love letter to one of the greatest film directors of all time and his enormous impact on cinema.
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It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, James Stout and Shereen Lani Younes take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the horizon.
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The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the scope of this island at the edge of the world. And some of those desires are downright scandalous.
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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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The goal of this podcast is to deliver radio broadcasts as you would have heard them 80 years ago, during the days of World War 2. Our episodes will be a mix of entertainment, news and other information. You’ll hear each episode as close to the original date as possible, with some additional bonus episodes thrown in that include related content.
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The Rest Is Entertainment pulls back the curtain on television, movies, journalism and more with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde using their years of knowledge, enviable contact book and wit to bring you what’s hot, and what’s not in the world of entertainment.
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A chronological look at the origins and battles of the First World War from 1890-1920.
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A military history podcast that looks at all aspects of WWII. With WW2 slipping from living memory I aim to look at different historical aspects of the Second World War.
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Help us understand how the History Extra podcast fits into your life by taking part in our latest research. SURVEY LINK: https://immediateinsiders.com/uc/admin/a1cd/?a=1&b=4 Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories b ...
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For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ...
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This is Inside Track: The Official World Athletics Podcast. Discover the world of athletics with the biggest names, most revealing stories and unparalleled coverage of the most exciting track and field events. Be it running, jumping & throwing; this is where you'll find the inside track on the world’s best athletes & competitions. Subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of the action. Watch the full video version of this show, and more, via worldathletics.org/videos
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A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail. The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narrated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University. I’ve been obsessed with the events and people from WWII since I first learned of them. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on WWII and couldn’t wait any longer.
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Take a deep dive into the past as we bring you the very best of BBC History Magazine, Britain’s bestselling history magazine. With a new episode released every Monday, enjoy fascinating and enlightening articles from leading historical experts, covering a broad sweep of the centuries – from the scandals of Georgian society to the horrors of the First World War, revolutions, rebellions, and more.
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Across the world, from Europe to Asia, the Americas to the Middle East, tensions are rising between nation states. Traditional alliances and alignments are constantly evolving in the 21st century. An understanding of defence and security policy and the tides of political, social and economic changes is crucial for any informed understanding of our world. 2024 sees war in Europe and Israel, and elections in major economies, including the US, the UK, Taiwan, South Africa, and many others. Insu ...
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The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day. Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations. Plus, each month, William Hague hosts an agenda-setting interview with a key newsmaker or thinker. Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times. The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday ...
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The first English-language podcast to focus on the history of the eastern front of the Second World War.
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New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and freelance writer John Ganz delve into the world of 90s post-Cold War thrillers with Unclear and Present Danger, a podcast that explores America in an age of transition to lone superpower, at once triumphant and unsure of its role in the world.
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History of the Great War is a weekly podcast that will cover the First World War that occurred from 1914 and 1918. Every week we will be discussing the events that occurred exactly 100 years ago. We will journey from the borders of France in the blistering heat of 1914, to the shores of Gallipoli, to the banks of Somme, to the final knockout attempt by the German army in the spring of 1918.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them. Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.
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World War I created many of the political, cultural, and economic fault lines of the world today. Produced by the MacArthur Memorial, this podcast explores a wide variety of topics related to World War I.
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A podcast where comedians tell you about books so you never have to read! (Now including fiction!) Kellen does standup; Dave writes ads; together they highlight lessons from the world’s best books--and some of the worst. New episode every Monday!
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You don‘t have time to read through endless volumes of history books, you want to be a historic know-it-all now! Heritage Bytes explores the history, heritage, and culture, of Canada‘s 6th largest city. Each episode gives you a byte sized slice of the history of Mississauga from the beginnings over 10,000 years ago through milestones in history such as the War of 1812, the World Wars, and the development of a city through the amalgamation of lost villages. We look at the historic people, pla ...
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Welcome to Gray Matter Video, the only video rental store where you can find tapes telling 'true' tales of horrific transformation, bodily destruction, and death from all across the dimensional spectrum. With a blend of original stories from author Jonathan Inbody in the proud tradition of Carpenter and Cronenberg, and modern adaptations of classic Weird Fiction tales from authors like H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe, this full-cast scifi-horror anthology explores the blurred line between ...
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“Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the education of a lifetime working for President Obama’s National Security Council. On “Pod Save the World,” he and former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes break down the latest global developments and bring you behind the scenes with the people who were there. New episodes every Wednesday. To get access to extended ad-free Pod Save The World episodes, sign up to be a Friends of ...
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A podcast about MTV's The Challenge. We set out to deliver the hottest, freshest takes in the world of Bunim Murray. Listen as we break down weekly episodes, embrace debate, and give predictions for the future. War of the Worlds 2 premieres on August 28th @ 10/9c Episode Recaps posted after each episode Twitter: @StirThePod
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WAR JUNK: THE PODCAST is based on the popular TV series hosted by Professor David O'Keefe and filmmaker Wayne Abbott. The War Junk duo will continue telling stories of war through mysterious artifacts and remnants they've found on battlefields around the world. They will also have weekly guests to discuss stories of war and rare artifacts. And as the podcast develops they will be searching for anyone with mystery artifacts or stories of loved ones who fought in battle. You can contact the te ...
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A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Wolves of War), Tori & Matthew Butler-Hart (Two Down), Phil Hawkins (Prancer: A Christmas Tale), Stephen Follows (Film Data Analyst), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world ...
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Welcome to the Irregular Warfare Initiative’s Insider: Short of War, where IWI transforms its thought provoking articles into compelling audio pieces. Our podcast bridges the gap between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, offering in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the dynamic world of irregular warfare. Stay informed and engaged with the latest insights from leading voices in the field, right at your fingertips.
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A monthly-ish podcast retrospective on the filmography of Tom Cruise, from Paperkeg Radio Syndicate. Enjoy!
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The world’s most popular history podcast, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. Join The Rest Is History Club (www.therestishistory.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Here are some of our favourite episodes to get you started: WATERGATE/NIXON apple.co/3JrVl5h ALEXANDER THE GREAT apple.co/3Q4FaNk HARDCORE HISTORY'S DAN CARLIN apple.co/3vqkGa3 PUTIN & RUSSIA apple.co/3zMtLfX
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The Battles of the First World War Podcast goes in-depth into the battles of the Great War of 1914-1918. The goal is to really go into the details of how and why these battles unfolded and happened as they did. In telling the narrative of these clashes we can revisit some of the stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and died during the first titanic struggle of the 20th Century, for these people have stories that deserve to be told.
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The Illuminati - the infamous conspiratorial obsession - wasn't always that way. It was the work of one man that brought the illuminati from obscure to omnipresent - John Todd. In the 1970s, Todd burst into the public eye with tales of secret societies and dark rituals, claiming to be an ex-witch linked to human sacrifices among the elite. But as his tales spread and followers grew, his web of secrets unraveled, and ultimately - he vanished. 'Cover Up: The Conspiracy Tapes' exposes the twist ...
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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From global think tank ODI, in Think Change we discuss some of the world’s most pressing global issues with a variety of experts and commentators. Find out more at odi.org
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27 - War of the Worlds: Part Three - Paradise Lost
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High above the ruins of Horse Hill, West Virginia, two mine workers map the future of the human race. Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body Horror, Cosmic Horror, Mental Illness & Post Traumatic Stress, Potential Violence & Death. Starring Jonathan Inbody, Samantha Hunt, A…
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Interview 31: Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich with Richard Evans
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Check out Hitler's People here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653631/hitlers-people-by-richard-j-evans/ Ensure your data is private online at incogni.com/SWW and then use code SWW to get 60% off an annual plan. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Coupon Code: S…
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Today we have a report from NBC correspondent John Cooper of the U.S landing on Peleliu in the Palau Islands. Cooper recorded the report from a U.S. Navy cruiser as the marines landed on the island. It was recorded during the invasion on September 15, 1944, but was not aired until a week later, September 22. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.co…
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Arras & Cambrai 1918: Canadian WW1 History, a Discussion with Michel Gravel
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Historian Michel Gravel comes on the podcast to discuss his focus on First World War history: the efforts of Canadian soldiers in the battles between Arras and Cambrai, France in 1918. There may be a few awkward cuts in the flow of the conversation as our internet connection was frequently unstable. Sorry about that. Michel’s works can be found her…
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493. Lee Miller: Exposing the Horrors of World War Two
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It’s August 1944: the Liberation of Paris is underway, and France appears to slowly be extricating herself from Nazi control. But, on the French western shores, in Saint-Malo, the deafening sounds of artillery fire continue to punctuate daily life, with the Germans making a last-ditch attempt to hold the coastal town. And when the U.S. Army arrive …
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Brian Duffield on War of the Worlds
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The very talented writer/director Brian Duffield (Spontaneous, No One Will Save You) joins Wampler and Vespe to discuss Spielberg's War of the Worlds. We go through all the set pieces, talk about the 9/11 parallels, how awesome it is that Tom Cruise plays a glorious screwup, and so much more. War of the Worlds is one of Wampler's favorites, so it's…
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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. The UAW Staff Purge Why Conservatives Hate Ukraine feat. Rudy Giuliani The Heritage Foundation's Anti-Trans Booklets An Update On The Revolution in Myanmar The Current State of Meme Politics You ca…
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 20th, 2024: Israel's 'Trojan Horse' Operation & EU Greenlights Ukraine Loan Using Russian Assets
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start things off with an update on Israel’s covert operations inside Lebanon, as The New York Times reports that Israeli operatives didn’t just rig Hezbollah’s pagers to explode, they actually built the devices as part of a years-long "Trojan Horse" operation. Then, we’ll move to the war in Ukrai…
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Israel kills top Hezbollah figure in Beirut strike
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The Israeli military says it killed the head of an elite Hezbollah unit along with other commanders in an airstrike in Beirut. We get reaction from a Lebanese member of parliament and from a former US ambassador to Beirut at the time of the 2006 Lebanon war. Also on the programme: the millions of Ukrainians suffering from mental health issues becau…
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Sauga 50-for-50: 50 years of Mississauga Memories and Moments with Councillor Brad Butt
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Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson as he interviews with past and present civic leaders and longtime residents on their memories over the last 50 years of the City of Mississauga. This episode we welcome City of Mississauga Ward 11 Councillor Brad Butt. To stay up to date with Mississauga's 50th Anniversary celebrations, follow Heritage Mississauga o…
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Three killed in Beirut after Israeli strike
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The Israeli military says it's carried out a "targeted strike" on the Lebanese capital Beirut, after Hezbollah fired more than 100 rockets into Israel. Lebanon's health ministry says 3 people have been confirmed killed and 17 more injured. Also on the programme: BBC reporting reveals the number of Russian fighters killed in Ukraine has reached 70,0…
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94 - The Belgian X-Files 17 - Dutroux Affair vi: A World Inside the World
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Myself and @IRC_NIC discuss the sheer size of the case and consider what The Sprawl means. We go long on how the cops and the media conspired to kill the network angle, and then we look at the truly global scale of the Dutroux Affair and break down what, exactly, the Network was, its historical origins, the social context, how it worked, where it c…
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Today we have an episode of the Treasury Salute. These programs were produced by the U.S. Treasury Department as part of the war bond effort. Each episode told the story of a serviceman or woman. This episode, which aired this week in 1944, shares the tale of Lt. Mary L. Roberts, a surgical nurse serving in Europe during the Italian campaign. Rober…
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September 20th, 2024: Iran's Plot To Assassinate Israel's Leaders, Hezbollah Vows Revenge Over 'Act Of War', & NYC's Migrant Brothel
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israeli intelligence officials announced they recently thwarted an Iranian plot to assassinate senior leaders in Jerusalem, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, using an Israeli businessman recruited by Iranian operatives. An update on the fallout from Israel’…
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Is everyone pretending to understand inflation (or just me)?
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The single issue that might decide the upcoming presidential election also happens to be: very confusing. Political economist Mark Blyth helps us understand: how inflation starts, how inflation is stopped, and shares his theory about why the powers-that-be may be just as confused about inflation as we are. Support the show: searchengine.show To lea…
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Why Israel attacked Hezbollah and what will happen next in Lebanon
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On today's episode we have a special round table with co-hosts Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant who are joined by senior foreign correspondent, Sophia Yan. We'll be talking about the attack on Hezbollah, what it's like reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the challenges of being a foreign correspondent. Contributors Venetia Rainey R…
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Garrison and Robert discuss how memes are being used in the 2024 election, from couch sex to racist bomb threats. Sources: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/jd-vance-couch-sex-rumor-explained-1235068142/ https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jd-vance-couch-cushions/ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/jd-vance-couch-cushion-story-hoax http…
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An odyssey across Australia — how 11,000 sheep were walked from Victoria into the outback
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In 1882, thousands of sheep set off from a property in Western Victoria. Their destination was a huge station in the Northern Territory, land which a sheep had never set foot on. To get there, these animals and their drover battled drought, flood, famine and doubtBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Exploding pagers and Israel's new phase of war
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Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies targeting Hezbollah members have killed dozens of people and injured thousands in Lebanon and Syria. Israel hasn’t commented on the blasts, but the country’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant called it "a new phase in the war". What’s next for the region? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of reade…
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Hidden environmental histories of the last 500 years
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From the Mongol expansion to the world wars, and from colonialism to the slave trade, the biggest historical events of the past 500 years have reshaped not only human history, but also the natural world around us. Sunil Amrith tells Ellie Cawthorne more about how colonialism, war and exploitation have gone hand in hand with the destruction of natur…
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 19th, 2024: Iran's Brazen Election Interference & Ukraine Destroys Massive Russian Weapons Stockpile
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start things off with an update on Iran’s sprawling hacking operations, as we learn that their cyber operatives sent sensitive information stolen from the Trump campaign directly to officials in the Biden campaign earlier this summer in a brazen attempt to tip the scales of the U.S. presidential …
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah leader warns 'red lines' crossed
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Israel says it has struck dozens of Hezbollah sites in Lebanon in an intensifying bombing campaign as it focuses its military's attention northwards. The militant group's leader says the deadly synchronised explosions of its devices crossed all red lines. Also on the programme: the EU is providing €10bn ($11bn) to rebuild towns and infrastructure i…
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We are back! After the VMAs put us in the redemption house, we come roaring back to break down a wild episode 5. We talk about two big elimination upsets, Cara and Laurel back at it again, and much more. We give our MVP LVP picks, give more praise to this entire season, and discuss the targets for next week. Be sure to tune into our live recaps on …
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Lebanon is still in shock after explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies killed dozens and injured thousands of people this week. So is the region heading for a wider war? We hear from the former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert. Also on the programme: Sarah Gillis of Space X describes what it was like to take a violin into space; and how the ent…
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America’s Professional Sports Grew From Farm Teams to Multi-Billion Dollar Franches Thanks to the Harlem Globetrotters Founder
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The original Harlem Globetrotters weren’t from Harlem, and they didn’t start out as globetrotters. The talented team, started by Jewish immigrant Abe Saperstein, was from Chicago’s South Side and toured the Midwest in Saperstein’s model-T. But with Saperstein’s savvy and the players’ skills, the Globetrotters would become a worldwide sensation At 5…
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September 19th, 2024: Exploding Beeper Blame Game, Blinken’s Diplomatic Struggles, Secret Service Failures
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll kick things off with the fallout from Hezbollah’s exploding communication devices. The companies behind the technology are scrambling to distance themselves from the attack on the terrorist group, denying any involvement. Later, we’ll look at how these events in Lebanon come at the worst possibl…
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James talks to Billy Ford of the USIP about the developments in the conflict in Myanmar, the recent and disastrous flooding, the situation in Rakhine State, and how the Junta is holding onto power despite massive losses. Sources: https://thediplomat.com/2024/09/arakan-army-commander-in-chief-twan-mrat-naing-on-the-future-of-rakhine-state/ https://w…
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Antibiotic resistant superbugs and how to fight them
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Professor Ian Henderson has spent his career searching for new treatments in the fight against antibiotic resistance superbugsBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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If a celebrity confesses to a crime in a book what is the legal fallout? How "real" is one of Richard's favourite shows, The Parisian Agency? And, what are the motivations for The Chasers and other quizzers? Isn't it a bit mean to potentially deprive people or charities of money? More of your questions answered on The Rest Is Entertainment. Newslet…
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495. Evita: The Rise of General Perón (Part 2)
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An admirer of Hitler and Mussolini, Colonel Perón rose through the ranks during the 1943 military coup in Argentina. Following a disastrous earthquake in 1944, Perón crossed paths with Eva at a fundraising event. Now a successful radio actress, Eva was 20 years his junior but became completely infatuated with him and swiftly removed her romantic ri…
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At the UN General Assembly next week, Ukraine's President Zelensky will present his 'plan for victory' to world leaders. Key to that victory, he thinks, is being allowed to shoot British-made 'Storm Shadow' missiles into Russian territory. Keir Starmer agrees, Joe Biden does not. Is Biden right to be worried - or is this all part of a wider plan by…
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Why are we still so obsessed with ancient Egypt? In this fifth episode of Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett is joined by curator and Egyptologist Campbell Price for a final time to explore the enduring legacy and influence of ancient Egypt – from the 'Egyptomania' that gripped Victorian Britain to key discoveries that have shaped our…
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New wave of explosions kill more people in Lebanon
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Exploding walkie-talkies have killed at least 14 and injure at least 450 in new attacks across Lebanon on Wednesday. The blasts come a day after exploding pagers killed 12 people, including two children, and left almost 3,000 in hospital. Israel still hasn’t commented on the events but its Defence Minister says the country has opened “a new phase i…
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The power of open-source intelligence with Henrietta Wilson
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How is open-source data being used to uncover threats to human security, and what ethical challenges do practitioners face when working with open-source intelligence? In this episode, we delve into these questions with Henrietta Wilson, Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Science & Security Studies, King’s College London. Henrietta, co-edito…
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 18th, 2024: Second Wave Of Exploding Devices Hits Hezbollah & Election Officials Targeted Across 15 States
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start things off with an update out of Lebanon, where thousands of walkie-talkies carried by Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants exploded across the country on Wednesday, in what appears to be a second wave of covert attacks against Hezbollah by Israel. Then, we’ll turn stateside, where the FBI ha…
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Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War. The first episode deals with the formation of the regiment and its mobilisation at the outbreak of war. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bai…
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Boxing with Shadows: Drawbacks in US Counterstrategies Against the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Russian Wagner Group
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by Dalton T. Fuss, a US Army Special Forces Officer, and Nakissa P. Jahanbani, a senior analyst at the Afghanistan War Commission, as a part of Project Proxies and Partners This essay examines the shortcomings in U.S. strategies against the Wagner Group and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It highlights two key issues: these groups'…
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Lebanon in shock after coordinated attacks
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Iran has condemned Israel for Tuesday's synchronised explosions of Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon, calling it 'mass murder'. The Iranian ambassador to Beirut was among nearly three thousand people injured; twelve people died. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, denied that Washington had any prior knowledge of the attack. We speak to Dr Salah Z…
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Sudan has suffered a brutal conflict that has killed nearly 20,000 people, displaced over 10 million, and left around 25 million facing acute hunger. Sudan's cities have been turned into battlefields. Fighting has been marked by mass rape and murder, hospitals have been attacked, one in five people have now fled their homes, and cholera is on the r…
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September 18th, 2024: Hezbollah’s Exploding Beepers, Secret Service Failures, & Russian Subs Near Alaska
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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Scores of Hezbollah terrorists were killed or wounded yesterday when their pagers suddenly exploded across Lebanon and Syria. We’ll break down what seems to be a highly sophisticated attack on the militant group. As the nation continues to reel from the latest attempt on President Trump's life, Senato…
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Israel Sends Exploding Pagers to Hezbollah
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Tommy and Ben discuss reports that Israel sent thousands of explosive pagers to members of Hezbollah and whether this signals the beginning of a larger Israeli military operation in Lebanon, what people who have been in national security meetings with Kamala Harris say about her leadership style and new polling about the politics of foreign policy …
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The Heritage Foundation's Anti-Trans Booklets
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Garrison is joined by Mia and James to read from their collection of Heritage Foundation 'Gender Ideology' pamphlets obtained at the RNC. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-03-28/opinion-gender-affirming-care-is-not-new-or-experimental https://abcnews.go.com/Health/england-nhs-halts-puberty-blockers-transgender-youth/story?id=108077330 http…
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A life spent making — ‘Mr Millimetre’s’ memories
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Jeffrey Broadfield has made building his life. It has taken him around the world, and given him a place to belong. Jeffrey Broadfield is a master maker who builds houses to his clients’ wishes and quirks, using carpentry to turn recycled Australian hardwood into dream homes. It’s a craft Jeffrey says is dying. He grew up in Griffith, NSW, where he …
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How The King’s Prince Andrew problem just got bigger
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As a new TV drama re-examines Prince Andrew’s controversial 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, it's understood King Charles is losing patience with his brother over his financial support of him. What is the Duke of York’s future within the Royal family? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. S…
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Congo, Cold War & CIA plotting: the 1961 assassination that shook Africa
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Soon after gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the new Republic of the Congo was rocked by the assassination of its young firebrand leader, Patrice Lumumba. Stuart A Reid unpicks this story in his Cundill History Prize-shortlisted book The Lumumba Plot. He speaks to Elinor Evans to unravel the tumult that followed independence and the devast…
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Nine killed and thousands injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers
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Nine people have been killed and thousands injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers, the sort used by the militant group Hezbollah. We hear from the Lebanese government. In the rest of a special programme live from Oregon Public Broadcasting in Portland in the US: as Oregon ends a four- year experiment decriminalising the possession of hard drugs – h…
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 17th, 2024: A Million Dead In Ukraine & Democracy Backslides Across The World
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We’ll start off with the war in Ukraine, where estimates show that deaths and injuries from the conflict on both sides have reached roughly one million, fueling concerns of an impending population crisis. Then, we’ll turn to a discouraging report that reveals democracy is backsliding across the globe, …
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