Best World Kidney Day Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus: The Global Story - Crowdstrike 26:27

20m ago26:27

26:27

This is a bonus episode from The Global Story - CrowdStrike: Is our tech too vulnerable? What can we learn from the biggest IT outage in history? A glitch at the major cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike brought banks, hospitals, airports, and thousands of businesses to a standstill. It was a reminder that our digital world is reliant on a few big compa…

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Venezuela opposition leader emerges in public despite arrest threat 33:38

27m ago33:38

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Maria Corina Machado appeared at a protest rally in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro. She urged her supporters to continue protesting against fraud in last week's presidential election. Also: beach attack in Somali capital kills dozens, and the US rock band Aerosmith retires from touring due to singer Steven Tyler's vocal co…

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The Happy Pod: The blood test that could spot Alzheimer's early 27:50

26m ago27:50

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A new blood test for Alzheimer's appears to be able to spot the disease up to ten years before symptoms develop. It's hoped it could lead to earlier treatment and slow progression of the disease, giving patients better quality of life for longer.Also: The 50-year-old X Games champion, Andy MacDonald, who's aiming to outdo the teenagers in Olympic s…

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Kamala Harris passes threshold to become Democratic nominee 26:48

1h ago26:48

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The US Vice-President Kamala Harris has been formally chosen as the presidential nominee by the Democratic National Convention, after receiving enough party delegate votes. She is both the first black and South Asian woman to become the leader of a major US political party. Also: Instagram is blocked in Turkey amid accusations of censorship, and wh…

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Chapter 2 Ep. 29 Disjointed but on Track 1:00:47

7h ago1:00:47

1:00:47

This week I had a colonoscopy right before I recorded. It may have made the show a little, all over the place, or maybe it made it better. Regardless I think it is a good one. On “Table Talk” Elle and I talk about the WSOP being bought by NSUS, the primary investor for GG Poker, and their plans for the future. We discuss the Norwegian Poker Open, a…

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Kremlin confirms secret agent part of historic prisoner swap 29:15

23m ago29:15

29:15

The Kremlin confirms convicted assassin Vadim Krasikov, released in a huge east-west prisoner swap, was a Russian security agent. The historic exchange freed 24 prisoners from seven countries - three of whom have now returned to the US. Also: Hundreds of mourners gather in Doha to offer funeral prayers for assassinated Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh, …

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A Palestinian Family's Fight for Medical Care, Online Safety Bills, and Sons of Cream Back on Tour 44:26

1h ago44:26

44:26

The struggle to get medical care in Israel for Palestinians; Senate takes steps towards online safety for kids; Teen speaks out after kidney failure due to E. Coli diagnosis; Southwest Airlines changes seating policy; Flight passenger receives hefty fine in shocking case; Marion Jones on reinventing herself; Sons of Cream hits the road again. Learn…

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No Inner Voice, Yoga & Brain Health, Monogamous Mice 12:18

15m ago12:18

12:18

Today, you’ll learn about people who lack an inner voice, how yoga could help cancer survivors defog their minds, and the newly discovered hormone that is connected to promiscuous behavior in mice. No Inner Voice “People without an inner voice have poorer verbal memory.” University of Copenhagen. 2024. “Not Everybody Has an Inner Voice: Behavioral …

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President Biden hails biggest prisoner swap since Cold War a 'feat of diplomacy' 29:55

27m ago29:55

29:55

President Biden hails biggest prisoner swap since Cold War a 'feat of diplomacy'. In total, 10 Russians -- including 2 children -- were exchanged for 16 Westerners and Russians imprisoned in Russia. It was a seven nation prisoner swap which involved complicated and long negotiations. Also: Three men accused of plotting the 9/11 terrorist attacks in…

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Russia and West agree prisoner swap 28:23

1h ago28:23

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The US says journalist Evan Gershkovich part of prisoner exchange agreed with Russia. Germany and three other European countries included in deal. Also: funeral for Hamas leader killed in Iran.By BBC World Service

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Anti-Drunk Gel, Hot Spring Viruses, Tiger Beetles 11:57

2h ago11:57

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Today, you’ll learn about a gel that stops alcohol from making you drunk and harming your liver, the ancient viruses of Yellowstone hot springs, and the song that tiger beetles sing to confuse bats. Anti-Drunk Gel “Anti-intoxicant gel keeps alcohol out of the bloodstream.” by Ben Coxworth. 2024. “Single-site iron-anchored amyloid hyrdrogels as cata…

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Celebrating Sam with the Orangemen: Part 2 37:12

1h ago37:12

37:12

From Croke Park to the Olympics, the boys of Armagh have been making their mark. Like Daniel Wiffen, Joe is a former pupil of St Pat’s in Armagh and naturally he has his own accomplishments to add to the honours board. Including one few people felt they needed to know. Joe also explains why Armagh’s All Ireland is so important and considers how muc…

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Netanyahu defiant after killing of Hamas leader 29:58

39m ago29:58

29:58

Israel says it's delivered crushing blows to its enemies; Iran vows revenge. Also: the contested Venezuelan election as seen by international observers, and Donald Trump questions Kamala Harris's racial identity.By BBC World Service

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Hamas leader Haniyah killed in Tehran 27:56

2d ago27:56

27:56

Hamas says its political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in an Israeli strike in the Iranian capital. Iran vows revenge. Also, Kamala Harris takes her campaign fight to the crucial state of Georgia, and don't underestimate the memory of a goldfish.By BBC World Service

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Leeches & Blood Tests, Algae & Carbon, Asthma Cause 11:07

15m ago11:07

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Today, you’ll learn about a new anxiety-free way to collect blood samples modeled on the sucking power of leeches, the super carbon-gobbling power of blue-green algae, and a new understanding of how asthma happens - and maybe how to stop it. Leeches & Blood Tests “Blood diagnostics modeled on leeches.” by Fabio Bergamin. 2024. “Prevalence, causes, …

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Israel claims it killed Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike 32:46

32m ago32:46

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The Israeli military said Fuad Shukr was 'eliminated' but local security sources say he was not in the building that was hit. Also: the new head of the US Secret Service apologises for its failure to stop Donald Trump's would-be assassin, and protests across Turkey - as its parliament legislates to round up the country's four million stray dogs.…

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At least 90 killed in India landslides 30:34

8m ago30:34

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Dozens of people remain trapped as heavy rains hamper rescue efforts in the in the southern state of Kerala. Also: the men's triathlon event is postponed in the Paris Olympics after water tests on Tuesday showed the Seine wasn't clean enough for the swimming race, and what effect is the demise of the landline in favour of the mobile having on our b…

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Venezuelans protest against election result 30:58

1h ago30:58

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The demonstrators in Caracas say the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's re-election was fraudulent. He has accused his opponents of trying to stage a coup. Also: the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is jeered by crowds on a visit to the scene of a deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights, and a man's late graduation after a parrot sp…

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Cups, cops and complainers. Celebrating Sam with the Orangemen 47:15

1h ago47:15

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Unforgettable things have happened here. These words were used to describe the history of West Cork but they also could be a fitting description of the history created in Croke Park by Armagh. But some people don’t see it that way. On Free State today, Joe and Dion ask why certain unionist politicians can’t lead. In Armagh a PSNI officer faces sanc…

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In Venezuela Nicolas Maduro wins a third term 30:52

1d ago30:52

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The opposition has denounced the official result of the presidential election as fraud. Also: Germany and other countries have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon immediately, ahead of an expected response by Israel to a deadly attack it has blamed on Hezbollah, and Turkey debates a new law to curb its large stray dog population.…

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Western countries urge restraint as Israel mulls response to deadly rocket attack in Golan Heights 26:42

31m ago26:42

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There are fears that a major Israeli reprisal against the Lebanese group, Hezbollah, could ignite a regional war. Hezbollah has denied carrying out the strike in Majdal Shams. Also: Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro's grip on power, and the Irish author Edna O'Brien dies aged 93.By BBC World Service

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Bonus: The Global Story - The most contested land in the world? 26:21

12m ago26:21

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This is a bonus episode from The Global Story - taking a look at a much-debated slogan, and a journey through the land that it refers to; from the River Jordan to the Mediterranean sea. Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas last year, the cry “From the River to the Sea” has been heard more and more as a pro-Palestinian slogan. But wha…

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Unlocking AI: Overcoming Fears, Fun Facts, and Fantastic Ways to Start Today 41:26

3h ago41:26

41:26

Are you a small business owner, solo entrepreneur, or mompreneur curious about AI but unsure where to start? Tune in with Cindee Williams as she talks with Vivian Welsh from VIvian’s IO about unlocking AI in your business today. In this episode, we break down the basics of artificial intelligence, dispel common myths, and reveal practical, easy-to-…

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Children killed in attack on football pitch in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights 32:35

5d ago32:35

32:35

The Israel Defense Forces said a rocket fired by the Lebanese Hezbollah group fell on the Druze town of Majdal Shams - a claim denied by the movement. Also: Trump courts crypto industry votes, and why is hip-hop playing an increasingly prominent role in world music?By BBC World Service

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The Happy Pod: The surprise star of a US Olympics team 26:49

12m ago26:49

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With the Paris Olympics underway, we hear about Beacon -- the therapy dog that's helped the USA Gymnastics team cope with the pressure and stress of competitive sport. His handler and owner, Tracey, tells us his friendly face and intuitive nature make him perfect for the job -- and that some of the gymnasts even talk to him. Also: the first horse r…

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Opening ceremony of Olympic Games takes place in Paris 33:56

1h ago33:56

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In spectacular style, bridges and riverbanks were used as catwalks, stages and grandstands, with performances by Lady Gaga in French and the French-Malian singer, Aya Nakamura. The culmination of the show included Celine Dion standing on an illuminated Eiffel Tower. Also: Bangladesh police detain protest leaders at a hospital, and a Scottish peat b…

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Chapter 2 Ep. 28 Aftermath 57:16

1h ago57:16

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I start the show talking about trying to adjust to being back on the east coast and giving an update on the “Tip the Scales” segment. Elle reminded me that the Olympics start today to begin the “Table Talk” segment. We also talk about last night’s Patreon Game, the WSOP “Laptop” controversy. We followed up with some of the topics we didn’t mention …

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Biden steps aside, airline fallout, secret service director resigns, college football video game, Paris Olympics 44:26

22m ago44:26

44:26

President Biden steps aside from the presidential race; Vice President Kamala Harris' connection to "brat summer" and coconuts; Airline passengers deal with travel nightmares due to the global computer outage; Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle resigns; Calls for justice following the shooting of Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois; EA Sports br…

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French travel chaos hours before Olympics 29:03

17m ago29:03

29:03

Some 800,000 passengers affected after three high speed rail lines into Paris targeted by arson attacks. The French rail operator, SNCF, says disruption is expected to continue throughout the weekend. Also: In the US, former president Barack Obama backs Vice President Kamala Harris in her election campaign, Open AI launches its rival to the long do…

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Hair Loss Treatment, Aphantasia, Ultrasound Coffee 12:03

2h ago12:03

12:03

Today, you’ll learn about a groundbreaking new treatment for hair loss caused by autoimmune skin disease, a condition that affects the imagination, and the gadget that will put a cold brew coffee in your cup in minutes instead of hours. Hair Loss Treatment “New treatment could reverse hair loss caused by an autoimmune skin disease.” by Anne Trafton…

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Final rallies are held before Venezuela's presidential election 30:09

8d ago30:09

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President Nicholas Maduro has asked voters to support him to secure peace and stability, a week after saying there would be a "bloodbath" if he lost. The opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, leads most opinion polls but there are fears the vote won't be fair. Also, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met President Biden to discuss eff…

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Typhoon Gaemi wreaks havoc across Asia 27:54

6d ago27:54

27:54

Authorities in the Philippines are racing to contain a major oil spill from a capsized ship in Manila Bay. Clean up operations are being hampered by strong winds and high waves brought by Typhoon Gaemi, which is now making landfall in southern China. Also in this podcast: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to meet with US President Joe Bi…

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Asthma & ADHD, Whale Codas, Hidden Lithium 12:37

1h ago12:37

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Today, you’ll learn about the possible link between asthma, ADHD, and income in children, how whale communication is much more complex than we thought, and the secret lithium hidden away for millions of years under Pennsylvania. Asthma & ADHD “ADHD, asthma, and economic hardship: New research suggests a causal pathway.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. “Ass…

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Netanyahu defends Gaza war as protesters rally outside US Congress 31:20

32m ago31:20

31:20

The Israeli prime minister's speech to a joint session of Congress received standing ovations from mostly Republicans but it was boycotted by several Democrats. Also: the British equestrian, Charlotte Dujardin, has withdrawn from the Olympics after a video emerged of her whipping her horse, and why Komodo dragons are such dangerous predators.…

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The Boys from the County Armagh. Some Orangemen have culture. 48:44

37m ago48:44

48:44

Is there hope for America and the world if Kamala Harris becomes president? Or is the deterioration in the US terminal? On this episode of Free State, Joe talks to Dion about the Joe Biden he knows, how he can never forgive him for what is happening in Gaza and why Biden resisted leaving for so long because he knows no other life outside politics. …

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75 Future Now - Interview with Dr. Jonathan Trent - on Extremophile Lifeforms, his deep NASA research, and the magic of Bioreactors and Fuel Cells in solving Earth Issues

10h ago

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Listen Now to Dr. Jonathan Trent Transcript Interestingly Dr. Trent had his start in oceanography and the study of small water-based lifeforms at UCSC back in the 1970’s as an undergraduate. Later at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a post doc in Germany at the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry he became one of the world’s experts in how…

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75 Future Now News - Cheap Fakes & Politics, Bobby & Kamila, Beyond Opioids, MRI study of Psilocybin

9d ago

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Listen to Future News #75 Now that US national politics is heating up, so are the cheap fakes being made of the candidates, making them heroic, silly, smart, stupid, you name it. Just for cheap fakes and poltitics and off you go. We discuss this a bit and look at what can be done. And since are politics up, Bobby reveals to us his encounters with K…

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Almost one in three people in care abused in New Zealand 28:08

10h ago28:08

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A public inquiry finds 200,000 people suffered abuse over the past 70 years. The prime minister, Christopher Luxon, called it "a dark and sorrowful day in the country's history". Māoris and people with disabilities were particularly affected. The publication follows a six-year investigation. Also: Typhoon Gaemi is battering Taiwan with powerful win…

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Brainstem Dial, Centipedes & Kidneys, AI Ghosts 11:41

21m ago11:41

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Today, you’ll learn about an accidental discovery of a dial in the brainstem that controls the body’s inflammation level, how centipedes might offer a treatment for kidney disease, and the problem with bringing back our deceased loved ones using AI. Brainstem Dial “Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system.” by Giorgia Guglielmi.…

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US Secret Service boss resigns over Trump shooting failures 29:20

40m ago29:20

29:20

Kim Cheatle said she took 'full responsibility' for the security lapse surrounding the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. She had faced calls from Democrats and Republicans to step down. Also: scientists push for a new HIV vaccine to be made available across the globe, and sharks off the coast of Brazil test positive for cocaine.…

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Kamala Harris has enough support to become presidential candidate 25:42

10d ago25:42

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The US vice-president's campaign has secured a record amount of donations. Also, China says Hamas, Fatah and a dozen other Palestinian factions have agreed to set up an interim administration for Gaza, and the first blind Barbie doll goes on sale.By BBC World Service

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Harris kicks off presidential campaign with attacks on Trump 30:13

11d ago30:13

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Kamala Harris accused Donald Trump of taking the US backwards. She promised more gun control and protection for reproductive rights. In his first public comments since pulling out of the race, Joe Biden urged Democrats to embrace Ms Harris. Also: an oxygen discovery has defied knowledge of the deep ocean, and with life expectancy increasing, China …

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