Best Z/os Podcasts (2024)

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BBC OS Conversations: Kenya’s Gen Z protesters 23:02

15m ago23:02

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Like many countries, Kenya is struggling with a cost of living crisis and how to balance the books. The government’s answer was a plan to raise taxes, in what was called the Finance Bill, and this created a spark for protests across the country. According to estimates by the state-funded rights commission, 39 people have been killed in those demons…

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Cost of Care and Energy Credit 25:31

4h ago25:31

25:31

As we continue our series of listener questions ahead of the election, we focus on the Cost of Care and how care later in life should be paid for. Dan Whitworth has been to Shipley to meet Graham, who’s concerned about the cost of his own care – he wants to know what politicians plan to do about it.Energy companies are continuing to hang on to bill…

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PM Keir Starmer appoints cabinet after election win 35:46

2h ago35:46

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The UK's first female finance minister Rachel Reeves said the central mission was to boost economic growth nationwide. Also: Hungary's Russia-friendly prime minister meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, and Kenyan leader responds to criticism from young people in online debate.By BBC

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BBC OS Conversations: Kenya’s Gen Z protesters 25:44

3h ago25:44

25:44

Like many countries, Kenya is struggling with a cost of living crisis and how to balance the books. The government’s answer was a plan to raise taxes, in what was called the Finance Bill, and this created a spark for protests across the country. According to estimates by the state-funded rights commission, 39 people have been killed in those demons…

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Who is Rachel Reeves - Britain’s first female finance minister? 28:15

2h ago28:15

28:15

After a momentous change for British politics, the new Prime Minister, Labour's Keir Starmer has been welcoming in his new cabinet. And amongst the members of his top team was the country's first ever female finance minister. Also, in the programme, Devina Gupta looks at the big elections showdown in France this weekend. And the boss of Esports Wor…

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How will Prime Minister Starmer govern? 37:47

2h ago37:47

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The new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised a period of what he called national renewal. We ask how Sir Keir will govern, and who's made it into his top team.Jeremy Corbyn, his predecessor, defied electoral history, holding his seat as independent with nearly 50% of the vote. He joins us live.Also on the World Tonight:The Conservatives hav…

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New UK PM Keir Starmer selects Government ministers 50:50

1h ago50:50

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Hours after his Labour Party was swept to office with a massive electoral majority, Britain's new prime minister Keir Starmer has assembled his senior government team. Britain's first female chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said the government's central mission was to restore economic growth nationwide. Also in the programme: Hungarian P…

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Bonus: The Global Story - Keir Starmer: Who is the UK's new prime minister 27:56

3h ago27:56

27:56

In a bonus episode of The Global Story podcast - A historic loss for the conservatives ushers in a new era in British politics. The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, from the BBC World Service. For more, go to bbcworldservice.com/globalstory or se…

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05/07/2024 13:24

2h ago13:24

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Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes Director: Peter Leslie WildKenton Archer…. Richard Attlee Josh Archer…. Angus Imrie Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Harry Chilcott…. Jack Ashton Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams Ed Grundy…. Barry F…

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Bonus: The Global Story - Keir Starmer: Who is the UK's new prime minister 28:59

2h ago28:59

28:59

In a bonus episode of The Global Story podcast - A historic loss for the conservatives ushers in a new era in British politics.The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, from the BBC, with Katya Adler. For more, go to bbcworldservice.com/globalstory or…

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The News Quiz - 28th June 28:33

2h ago28:33

28:33

Geoff Norcott, Stuart Mitchell, Daliso Chaponda and Katy Balls join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.With just one week to go before the UK heads to the polls, Andy and the Panel analyse the final head-to-head debate, discuss the pitfalls of workplace betting, and finally bring a voice to the political elephants in the room.Written by Andy ZaltzmanWi…

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Labour Party wins landslide victory in UK election 34:37

4h ago34:37

34:37

Keir Starmer said Britain had voted for national renewal, and his government would serve all of its people whether they voted for his Labour Party or not. The former prime minister, Rishi Sunak, said he would step down as Conservative Party leader, but not immediately. Also, European leaders react with anger as the Hungarian prime minister visits V…

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Kier Starmer scoops UK election result 27:36

3h ago27:36

27:36

On World Business Report we have a panel of experts who have been there and know how it works to explain how markets have reacted to the news of a new UK government, ways to boost economic growth and how, practically does Britain's new finance minister get started in a new job?France also prepares for the second round of its election on Sunday, we …

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Landslide victory for Labour Party in UK elections 49:12

3h ago49:12

49:12

Britain's outgoing prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has left Downing Street after his Conservative Party suffered a crushing defeat in Thursday's general election. After 14 years in opposition the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, won with a landslide majority. We have a special edition of Newshour broadcasting from outside the UK parliament.(Picture:…

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Can Burkina Faso's military government counter deadly jihadist attacks? 31:45

2h ago31:45

31:45

Burkina Faso's military is facing increased pressure after reports of a recent spate of the deadly attacks of soldiers by jihadist fighters. The Junta government lead by Ibrahim Traore ,has kept mum about this incidents.Why are soldiers deserting the army in the Democratic Republic of Congo? 25 soldiers have been sentenced to death for running away…

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Fed: A Chicken and Egg Story 27:08

3h ago27:08

27:08

So we started farming this bird called chicken, and it spread around the world. But what does it actually TAKE to feed us the amount of chicken we want to consume?100 years ago this was a scrawny, egg-laying bird, only good for a stew once her eggs ran out – no one ate chicken meat. Fast forward to today and it’s the most consumed protein on the pl…

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A night of surprises in Northern Ireland - your reaction to the election results 1:19:54

2h ago1:19:54

1:19:54

A night of surprises in Northern Ireland - your reaction to the election results. Chris Buckler is in the hot seat.By BBC

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UK Election Special 26:55

1h ago26:55

26:55

Keir Starmer's Labour party wins a huge parliamentary majority. Scores of former government ministers lose seats after 14 years of Conservative leadership. We examine the popularity of the new right-wing Reform party, and the results in Scotland. Also: The impact of social media on campaigning, and the view of newspapers around the world.…

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Heart and Soul: Journey to Sepharad 26:29

18h ago26:29

26:29

Sepharad is the Hebrew word for Spain and Jews who trace their ancestry there are called Sephardic Jews. Five hundred years ago they were expelled from Spain. Their exile created new communities stretching from Brazil to Amsterdam to Istanbul and today, Israel. It is a culture filled with food and songs of longing for a homeland. Michael Goldfarb g…

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Heart and Soul: Journey to Sepharad 26:29

3h ago26:29

26:29

Sepharad is the Hebrew word for Spain and Jews who trace their ancestry there are called Sephardic Jews. Five hundred years ago they were expelled from Spain. Their exile created new communities stretching from Brazil to Amsterdam to Istanbul and today, Israel. It is a culture filled with food and songs of longing for a homeland. Michael Goldfarb g…

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UK votes being counted 26:28

1h ago26:28

26:28

Millions of people voted at the UK General election. Rahul Tandon finds out what the exit polls tell us about how the contest could go and what it means global economy.By BBC

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Exit polls suggest UK election landslide for Labour 34:19

2h ago34:19

34:19

Exit polls estimate a Labour majority of a-hundred-and-seventy seats in the new British parliament. Rishi Sunak and his Conservative party appear to have suffered one of their worst ever nights. Also: US President Joe Biden welcomes Israel's announcement that it will resume talks with Hamas in Qatar, and why you can no longer cuddle a Koala in Bris…

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French PM warns of 'climate of fear' ahead of Sunday's election 47:29

2h ago47:29

47:29

France's centrist Prime Minister Gabriel Attal warns of a "climate of fear" ahead of parliamentary elections on Sunday - while national football star Kylian Mbappe urges people to vote against the far right National Rally.Also in the programme: negotiations resume between Israel and Hamas on a Gaza ceasefire deal; and as pressure mounts on 81-year …

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Cleaner mining, cleaner batteries 29:29

4h ago29:29

29:29

Science in Action is at the UK's Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, hunting for dark matter, melting ancient ice, cleaning up disused mines and looking for the batteries of the future. Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth(Image: Pile of used batteries ready for recycling. Credit: Min…

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04/07/2024 13:06

2d ago13:06

13:06

It's crunch time for Alice, while Kenton faces a challenging situation.By BBC

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Fighting malaria could offer global economic boost 26:29

1h ago26:29

26:29

Will Bain finds out more about the malaria vaccine that scientists and economists think could save some economies millions…Also, those EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars have come into force - we'll look at what that might mean next…And finally, we're off for a spot of wine tasting.By BBC

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Hezbollah rockets target Israeli military bases 47:25

2h ago47:25

47:25

New efforts to end the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of remaining Israeli hostages are under way. Meanwhile the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah says it's launched more than 200 rockets and attack drones towards Israel, in response to the killing of one of its senior commanders. We hear from our correspondent in the region.Also on the progr…

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Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel from Lebanon 26:53

2h ago26:53

26:53

The Lebanese armed movement, Hezbollah, says it has fired more than two hundred rockets and explosive drones into northern Israel, targeting several military bases. The barrage follows the killing of one of the group’s senior commanders in an Israeli strike on Wednesday. The Israeli army says it shot down a number of projectiles and has responded b…

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Can South Sudan hold its first post-independence elections this year? 33:53

2h ago33:53

33:53

Africa's youngest nation, South Sudan will head to the polls this December, but critics say they are disappointed with the government’s lack of preparedness. These elections will be the first ever conducted in the country since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011. However, several conditions listed in a peace agreement, drawn up in September …

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Lisa Jewell, Baby Babble, Bluebella rugby ad, Genre Fiction - Romance/Romantasy 59:00

2h ago59:00

59:00

It’s 25 year since the New York Times’ best-selling author Lisa Jewell published her first novel, Ralph’s Party. Since then she’s written another twenty-one novels, and more recently a number of dark psychological thrillers, including Then She Was Gone, The Family Upstairs and the award winning None of This is True. She joins Krupa Padhy to discuss…

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Family of disabled 9-year-old say they will now move into a new home - in spite of sectarian intimidation 1:19:54

4h ago1:19:54

1:19:54

And how do you sleep well? We speak to a sleep expertBy BBC

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The Orkneyinga Saga 51:03

2h ago51:03

51:03

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Saga of the Earls of Orkney, as told in the 13th Century by an unknown Icelander. This was the story of arguably the most important, strategically, of all the islands in the British Viking world, when the Earls controlled Shetland, Orkney and Caithness from which they could raid the Irish and British coasts, from…

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Suicide's silent survivors 26:40

2d ago26:40

26:40

In many countries around the world, trying to take your own life is still a criminal offence. People who have attempted suicide are often put in prison and deep-rooted religious beliefs and cultural attitudes are often behind the criminalisation laws. Journalist Ashley Byrne looks into Malawi where people face jail sentences of up to two years and …

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Joe Biden is under pressure but says he won't quit the presidential race 33:46

7h ago33:46

33:46

Questions have been swirling around whether the US president Joe Biden will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous TV debate. Also: Israeli strike kills senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, and world's oldest cave art found showing humans and pig.By BBC

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Suicide's silent survivors 29:20

7h ago29:20

29:20

In many countries around the world, trying to take your own life is still a criminal offence. People who have attempted suicide are often put in prison and deep-rooted religious beliefs and cultural attitudes are often behind the criminalisation laws. Journalist Ashley Byrne looks into Malawi where people face jail sentences of up to two years and …

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Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica 30:06

10h ago30:06

30:06

Hurricane Beryl has hit Jamaica, bringing with it catastrophic damage. A number of people have already been killed in the path of the storm, including in Grenada, as well as St Vincent and the Grenadines. Devina Gupta talks to local business owners and finds out how climate change is impacting insurance companies across the globe. Also, in the prog…

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Parties make final pitches to voters as campaign ends 39:14

10h ago39:14

39:14

As Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak make their final pitches ahead of polling day on Thursday, we look back at the election campaign with the two main parties - and hear from voters still weighing up their options. Also on the programme:The White House insists - again - that Joe Biden will not drop out of the US presidential race. But - with persistent…

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Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica 50:20

10h ago50:20

50:20

Hurricane Beryl is battering southern Jamaica with sustained winds of up to two- hundred- and- thirty kilometres an hour. It may make landfall there in the coming hours. There are reports of power cuts in many places, including the capital, Kingston. The Category Four storm is already causing dangerous winds and a sea surge. The Jamaican prime mini…

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03/07/2024 13:16

3d ago13:16

13:16

Lilian doesn't know where to turn, and Alice confronts her past.By BBC

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Japan top court rules forced sterilisation unconstitutional 36:23

16h ago36:23

36:23

The court has also ruled that Japan's twenty-year statute of limitations does not apply in such cases, paving the way for thousands to seek redress. Also: the United Nations says aid sent to the people of Sudan has been looted on an industrial scale, a mother says she killed her terminally ill seven year old son to end his suffering, and voters in …

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UK general election 2024 29:16

17h ago29:16

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The UK is less than 24 hours away from polls opening in a landmark general election. The next government will inherit a low growth economy and a complicated relationship with its biggest trading partner, the European Union. Waiting lists within the National Health Service, and rise in the cost of living have been among the major issues during the c…

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Is Britain about to get a new government? 50:37

17h ago50:37

50:37

Britain's political parties are making their last push for support on the eve of voting in the general election, with the governing Conservatives still far behind in opinion polls. We have a special broadcast from the English West Midlands. Also in the programme: Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone; and what women's BMX at the Olympics has …

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