Best Churchill Pictures Podcasts (2024)

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Why real change for Palestine can't come from the fringes | Naz Shah 1:05:27

3d ago1:05:27

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Just days out from a historic general election expected to usher in a Labour government for the first time in 14 years - we speak to one of its most vocal and fiery MPs - Naz Shah. Shah has been the MP for Bradford West since 2015 - after beginning her career as a carer with the NHS and a community advocate - campaigning among other things for the …

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Palestine, people power and changing the two party system | Leanne Mohamad 33:57

6d ago33:57

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Can a lone 24 year old Palestinian take on the Labour Party? That’s what Leanne Mohamad is determined to do, campaigning as an independent candidate in the safe Labour seat of Ilford North at the upcoming general elections. It’s no small feat - she’s up against Wes Streeting, a senior party heavyweight and a man tapped by many as Keir Starmer’s suc…

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Episode 214: Soldier Boyz 1:40:02

6d ago1:40:02

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The summer months rage on here in the world of the "WR? Podcast"! This week's opening talk segment covers WWE on A&E "Bio" ("RVD") and a preview of AEW "Forbidden Door 3". Then, the pro wrestling talk rolls on. It's a look at the third episode of Vice's "Who Killed WCW?" Up next, is the final week before a hiatus for the most explosive segment in p…

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After 40 years with Labour, Corbyn is taking them on | Jeremy Corbyn 45:22

8d ago45:22

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Jeremy Corbyn was the Labour MP for North Islington for 40 years - his entire political career. But not anymore. Now, he’s campaigning against his former party, trying to convince his lifelong voters to abandon the party that abandoned him. After he was suspended from the Labour Party by his former shadow minister Keir Starmer, Corbyn chose to stan…

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What investigating the Iraq War taught me about Gaza | Les Roberts 49:05

10d ago49:05

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In 2004, Les Roberts smuggled himself into Iraq as his own government was in the midst of bombing and occupying the country. His mission was to find out how many civilians had been killed in the devastating US-led invasion, because Western media was refusing to cover it. When he published his findings in the Lancet Report, that between 100,000 and …

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Episode 213: Maximum Fire 1:29:43

13d ago1:29:43

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The "Summer of the Dub" continues here in the wild-assed world of the "WR? Podcast"! This week's opening segment includes a look at WWE on A&E "Biography" ("ECW") and some WWE news. Next up, is another pro wrasslin' segment with a breakdown of episode 2 of Vice TV's "Who Killed WCW". Boom! Let the explosions commence! "Thursday Night Prime" is stil…

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We can never trust these instruments of power | Norman Finkelstein 1:25:40

20d ago1:25:40

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We are living through a moment of social and political upheaval - one that has somehow aligned the Houthi rebels in Yemen, South Africa’s greatest legal minds and students across the wealthiest campuses in the world. They’re all fighting for Gaza, and against an increasingly isolated Israeli government and its Western backers. So are we witnessing …

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Episode 212: Where the Big Boys Play 2:00:32

20d ago2:00:32

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Welcome back to another week and another peek...into the world of the "WR? Podcast"! This week's opening talk segment includes "Godzilla Minus One". Then, it's pro wrestling time as the guys take a look at the first episode of Vice's "Who Killed WCW?" The most explosive segment in weekly podcasting returns as well. It's another "Thursday Night Prim…

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Episode 211: Let Out Some Steam 1:40:57

27d ago1:40:57

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to the weekly podcasting party that is the "WR? Podcast"! This week's opening talk segment includes Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat's "A&E Biography" and some of the latest NFL/Pittsburgh Steelers news. Up next, the most explosive segment in weekly podcasting makes an explosive return! "Thursday Night Prime" is back! The seg…

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Fiona Lali took down Suella Braverman, now she's going after the government 49:56

30d ago49:56

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Fiona Lali wants to bring down the British government, as well as capitalism. The marxist organiser turned independent candidate in the upcoming UK general elections says there’s a link between the powerful protest movement for Palestine and the widespread anger felt by young people and workers alike. Lali went viral in May when she confronted form…

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Episode 210: Mad World 2:25:27

1M ago2:25:27

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We're back with a brand-spanking new episode of the WR? Podcast! This week's opening talk covers Memorial Day Weekend, The J's big new project, and some discussion about the Eddie Guerrero biography episode (WWE on A&E). Next up is a "Double Feature" of wrestling events. The guys take an in-depth look at "AEW Double or Nothing 2024" and "WWE King a…

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Episode 209: We're Gonna Get You Suckas 1:52:13

1M ago1:52:13

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The "WR? Podcast" has returned! Welcome one and all to the 209th episode! This week's opening talk includes some NBA Playoff discussion and some other sports talk. Then it's a pro wrestling preview "Double Feature". First up the guy's look at the 5th year anniversary of AEW and "Double or Nothing 2024". Then, it's taking a look over at the WWE with…

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[BONUS] The ICC arrest warrants against Israel and Hamas explained | The Big Picture 10:32

1M ago10:32

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Will Benjamin Netanyahu face justice at the Hague? The International Criminal Court on Monday issued arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders over their actions in Gaza and on 7 October, accusing them both of committing war crimes. It’s an unprecedented move, the first time a US-ally has been pursued by the ICC. Prosecutor Karim Khan says…

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Episode 208: The Gold Watch 2:06:43

2M ago2:06:43

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Another week, another episode! Welcome back to the podcasting world of the WR? Podcast! The opening talk includes a shout-out and RIP to legendary independent film producer Roger Corman and some talk about the "Dave Meltzer Pro Wrestling Match Star Ratings". Then, it's a review of the season finale of "Darkside of the Ring". It's an interesting epi…

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The untold legacy of Winston Churchill and the British Empire | Tariq Ali 57:19

2M ago57:19

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Winston Churchill is one of the most biographed figures in modern history, and held up as an orator and wartime strategist that turned the tide against Hitler and Nazi Germany. But how accurate is this image? And is it hiding a darker reality? This week on The Big Picture, we sit down with British-Pakistani writer, political activist and public int…

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Episode 207: Enter the Sandman 2:33:14

2M ago2:33:14

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What's real?! We are back and bigger and badder than ever before! Welcome to episode 207! This week's open has some talk about Jerry Lawler, a "WWE Backlash 2024: France" review, and the "Roast of Tom Brady". Then, it's the next to last "Darkside of the Ring" episode of the season. It's going back to the glory years of the guy's wrestling fandom, E…

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Episode 206: Phantasm to the Max 2:35:06

2M ago2:35:06

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Welcome back to the podcasting circus labeled as the "WR? Podcast"! We have a heck of an epic episode this week. The show opens with an hour-long discussion including NFL Draft (Steelers Draft) talk, "WWE Backlash: France 2024" Preview, and a trip to "The Last Dive-In" ("The Autopsy of Jane Doe"). Then, the latest season of "Darkside of the Ring" r…

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Episode 205: Noxious Offenders 1:58:09

2M ago1:58:09

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The boys are back and badder than ever before. Welcome to episode 205 of the WR? Podcast! This week's opening covers some pro wrasslin'. The guys cover "AEW Dynasty 2024" and take a look at "WWE Rivals: Macho Man versus Hulk Hogan". Then, the newest season of "Darkside of the Ring" rolls things along. This week is all about Steve Austin's trainer, …

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Why young Jewish Americans are turning on Israel | Simone Zimmerman 52:47

2M ago52:47

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“I was definitely raised to be a Jewish leader of some kind.” With college campuses all over the US gripped by intense battles around free speech, antisemitism and Palestinian rights - the voices of young Jewish Americans have led the way. One of the boldest and most prominent voices is that of Simone Zimmerman. Zimmerman was raised in a conservati…

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Episode 204: Welcome to Our Nightmare 1:39:37

3M ago1:39:37

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The boys are back with a fresh, new podcast episode! Welcome to the crazy train that is the "WR? Podcast"! This week's opening covers a huge preview of the upcoming AEW PPV, "Dynasty 2024". Then, the latest season of "Darkside of the Ring" rolls along. This week the "WR? team" covers the crazy life and career of the one and only Chris Colt. Then, i…

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Why are Israel and Iran on the brink of war? | David Hearst 43:11

3M ago43:11

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Did Iran fall into Israel’s trap when it attacked on Saturday, or did it outmanoeuvre Netanyahu? Are we on the brink of regional war, or can the US contain the spill? When Israel bombed an Iranian embassy compound in Damascus on 1 April, killing top Iranian commanders, many saw it as bait laid out by Benjamin Netanyahu to force a direct confrontati…

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Episode 203: Chicken Dragons 1:56:43

3M ago1:56:43

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We're back with our latest rendition of the one and only "WR? Podcast"! This week's opening segment includes some "shooting the sh$t" and some movie-collecting talk. Then, the road to Wrestlemania is at its end. It's the "WR?" Review of the 40th anniversary of the "Showcase of the Immortals", "WWE Wrestlemania 40"! The pro wrasslin' talk continues.…

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Antisemitism, White Supremacy and the death of liberal Europe | Ghassan Hage 51:37

3M ago51:37

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Is Europe ‘nostalgic for a racist past’ when it didn’t have to apologise for its colonialism? In this week’s episode of The Big Picture, we sit down with renowned Australian anthropologist Ghassan Hage. Hage is currently fighting against the prestigious Max Planck Society in Germany over accusations of ‘antisemitism’ over his critiques of Israel. T…

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Episode 202: Toxic Beefcakes 2:14:03

3M ago2:14:03

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Hello world! Welcome back to the dimension that is known as the WR? Podcast! This week we present another jam-packed episode. This week's opening covers a RIP to the great Joe Flaherty, some talk about the "MMA Hour" interview with CM Punk, and a huge preview of the "Showcase of the Immortals" WWE Wrestlemania 40! Then, the pro wrasslin' talk conti…

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Why Sadiq Khan still believes in Labour under Keir Starmer 48:47

3M ago48:47

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In this episode of The Big Picture, we sit down with Sadiq Khan for a wide ranging conversation about Labour’s election hopes, his political regrets and his vision for the future of London. Sadiq Khan wants to make history by winning a third term as London’s mayor - but his confidence is shaky. A winter of mass protests, a smear campaign in the med…

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Episode 201: The Road Back 1:18:28

3M ago1:18:28

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What's real?! Welcome back one and all to a new week, and a new episode, of the one and only "WR?" Podcast! This week's opening talk covers some news about NFL/HBO's "Hard Knocks" and an update on The J's current, undisclosed location. Then, the pro wrestling segments ramp things up this week. It's "WWE on A&E BIO" ("The British Bulldog") and "WWE …

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Finding my voice and leaving Gaza | Plestia Alaqad 50:20

3M ago50:20

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How do you humanise people facing unimaginable odds? That was the task Plestia Alaqad gave herself when she first put on her press vest on October 7. Freshly graduated from journalism school and dreaming of a bright future, she suddenly found herself in the middle of a war zone, with the eyes of the world watching. Armed with her phone and internet…

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Episode 200: The Deuce Hondo 2:36:19

3M ago2:36:19

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It's here! Welcome to the 200th official episode of the one and only "WR? Podcast"! To kick things off we stick to one of our favorite subjects. It's the latest NFL and Steelers news talk and then a quick trip down to the "Last Drive-In". It's a celebration of the greatest film producer of all time, Roger Corman! Up next is a couple of pro wrestlin…

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How Israel tests its weapons in Gaza then sells them to the world | Antony Loewenstein 1:05:12

3M ago1:05:12

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In this episode of The Big Picture Podcast, we sit down with investigative journalist Antony Loewenstein to talk about how for decades, Israel used its occupation of Palestinians as a testing ground for new weaponry, which it then packages and sells to governments around the world. In fact, Loewenstein argues that since its inception, Israel built …

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Episode 199: Razor's Edge 2:12:18

4M ago2:12:18

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The countdown to the big "Two Hondo" episode is upon us! Welcome to episode 199 of the WR? podcast. The opening segment this week covers some of the recent NFL free agency/trade news and a brief "shout out" to the new streaming comedy film, "Ricky Stinicky". Then, the pro wrestling talk continues. First up is "WWE on A&E" with the biography on Scot…

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Changing the narrative around Palestine | Randa Abdel Fattah 51:02

4M ago51:02

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What does coverage of Gaza tell us about how the West sees the rest of the world? A recent report into mainstream news coverage found Islamophobic and anti-Arab language was widely used in coverage of the events after 7 October, with Israeli victims described using emotive language 11 times more than Palestinian victims. It also documented how pro-…

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Episode 198: King Cobra Clutch 1:42:30

4M ago1:42:30

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Welcome back to the crazy-ass world of the WR? podcast! The pro wrasslin' and film season is upon us! The opening segment covers a review of the past weekend's AEW PPV, "Revolution 2024". Then, WWE on A& E reviews continue. It's week two with WWE "Bio" on Sergeant Slaughter and "WWE Rivals" with Macho Man VS Jake The Snake. Next up, let the explosi…

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Episode 197: Snake Eaters 2:15:52

4M ago2:15:52

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Welcome back to the world of the WR? Podcast! It's wrasslin' and movie season here on the show! This week's opening segment covers a huge preview of the upcoming AEW PPV, "Revolution 2024". Then, the pro wrestling talk continues. WWE on A&E is back as the "Road to Wrestlemania" is in full swing. The season opener's cover "WWE Biography" on Randy Or…

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Episode 196: Deathstalkers 1:57:53

4M ago1:57:53

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It's a new week and a new episode of the WR? podcast! Episode 196 is a real doozy. The opening segment covers a preview of "WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth". Then, it's "movie season" on the WR? Podcast! First up is the original WR? film segment, "Friday's At Midnight"! This week's "Double Feature" brings the thunder! It's the one and only "Deathsta…

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Episode 195: Vampire Freeway 1:52:16

5M ago1:52:16

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Welcome one and all to a fresh episode of the WR? Podcast! This week's opening segment covers some free-form talk and a discussion about collecting and physical media. Then it's the final segment of the WR? NFL coverage of the 23-24 season. The guys break down the "Big Game"! It's been a while and a new trip down to the Last Drive-In is up next. It…

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Episode 194: Southern Comfort 1:39:37

5M ago1:39:37

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Welcome back to the podcasting world of WR?! Episode 194 is jam-packed! The opening segment covers more WWE news (as the road to Wrestlemania is in full swing and so is the controversy) and a RIP to the great Carl Weathers. Then, it's one of the final NFL segments of the 23-24 season. The WR? podcast previews Super Bowl LVIII. "Fridays At Midnight"…

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Episode 193: The Wonderful World of Walter 2:13:28

5M ago2:13:28

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The WR? Podcast returns! New week, new episode. Welcome to the 1-9-3. This week's opening segment features the guy's opinion on the latest Vince McMahon/WWE scandal and a brief discussion on the Steelers new OC hire, Arthur Smith. Next up is the WR? NFL segment. It's the guy's breakdown of the results from the conference championship games. Then it…

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Episode 192: Viper 2:17:58

5M ago2:17:58

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It's back for another week of podcasting insanity, it's a new episode of the WR? Podcast! We loaded up episode 192 to bounce back from last week's technical issues. The guys open things up with some free-form talk, the huge WWE Raw/Netflix announcement, and a full-on preview of the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble. Next up is the WR? NFL segment. It's the "WR…

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Why the West is wrong about Islam | Peter Oborne 1:03:11

5M ago1:03:11

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Why are Western societies so fearful of Islam and Muslims? One can answer this question by examining history, particularly that of European colonial powers, and the ways in which they justified their actions in the Global South by painting its peoples and religions as alien and in need of reformation. Another answer can be found in the murky ties b…

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Episode 191: Class Acts 1:08:34

6M ago1:08:34

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Hey everyone, it's a brand new edition of the WR? Podcast! Due to some technical issues, we had to re-record this episode, so the "WR? Culture" segment for this week was moved to next week's show. We still have plenty to talk about though! We have our NFL coverage as the Steeler's season ends, we look at the "Wild Card Round" results, and make pred…

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The Labour Party has a racism problem | Ali Milani 54:16

6M ago54:16

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How deep does racism run within the Labour Party? Since the start of the Gaza war, there's been a growing anger within British Muslim communities at Labour's perceived lack of leadership on the Palestinian issue, and on the calls for a ceasefire. Under Sir Keir Starmer, the opposition party has towed the government line, publicly supporting Israel'…

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Episode 190: Paid In Full 2:22:02

6M ago2:22:02

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Welcome back to a brand spanking new episode of the WR? Podcast! Episode 190 brings it! The opening segment discusses the life and career of independent filmmaker Kevin Smith. The guy's recently caught a documentary on Tubi entitled, "Clerk", all about the famed indy director. Next up, the NFL regular season comes to an end. WR? NFL coverage breaks…

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How to build a mass movement around Palestine | Chris Nineham 1:01:31

6M ago1:01:31

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This week on the Big Picture, we speak with British political activist, author and deputy chair of the Stop The War Coalition, Chris Nineham. Nineham was instrumental in organising the historic anti-war demonstrations in 2003 against the invasion of Iraq - which saw millions flood the streets in major cities across the globe - and is considered the…

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Episode 189: SEASON 5 PREMIERE 1:47:58

6M ago1:47:58

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The boys are back! Welcome to the season five premiere of the one and only WR? Podcast! This year starts off with a bang. The opening segment contains some welcome-back discussion and pro wrestling talk (a breakdown of "AEW: World's End" and some WWE discussion). Then, the WR? coverage of the NFL is heading into the final week of the regular season…

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The 'righteous anger' of Palestinians | Omar Suleiman 1:27:06

6M ago1:27:06

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It is impossible not to feel overwhelmed by the ongoing war in Gaza - the death toll, the horrific footage, the world’s inability to bring it to an end. That is compounded for Palestinians, many with family members directly impacted, who feel they’ve always been seen through a racist and islamophobic lens, and that speaking out is a political act w…

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WR? BEST OF SEASON FOUR 3:06:44

6M ago3:06:44

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Welcome back to the podcasting world of WR?! It's the last episode of the year as we prepare for 2024 and Season FIVE. Take a trip down WR? memory lane as we take a look at some of the best segments from Season FOUR of the show. Jump on for the ride as we celebrate another fun season of the podcast. Listen up to the best of "Thursday Night Prime", …

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WR? Best of 2023 AWARDS 1:01:30

7M ago1:01:30

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What's real, one and all!! Welcome to the WR? Podcast Holiday Specials! This week, it's the return of the year-end award show here in the world of WR? The guys take a look back at the year that was. What a year 2023 has been in the pop culture interests that the WR? podcast team covers. Awards this year include "Best Film", "Best Album", "Best Acto…

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A British lawmaker fights for her Christian family in Gaza | Layla Moran 24:40

7M ago24:40

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What does it take to shift the UK’s position on Palestine? One lawmaker, Layla Moran, has a deeply personal drive to fight for change. Her relatives have been trapped in a Gaza Church for days, surrounded by Israeli snipers and tanks and running out of food and water. Moran has been fighting to change the position of her Liberal Democrats Party for…

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Episode 188: SEASON 4 FINALE 1:36:02

7M ago1:36:02

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Happy holidays everyone! Another year is almost in the books, which means another season of the WR? Podcast comes to an end. Welcome to the WR? Podcast "Season Four Finale"! The guys plan to go out with a bang like they do every year! This week's opening contains some pro wrestling talk and "shootin' the sh%t". Then the NFL coverage of WR? rolls on…

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The legal team pursuing justice in the Gaza War | Tayab Ali 1:44:22

7M ago1:44:22

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Can Western leaders be held to account for their role in the Gaza war? This week on The Big Picture Podcast, we sit down with one lawyer determined to do just that, and who has already put many of them on public notice. Tayab Ali is Solicitor Advocate, a partner at the London Law firm Bindmans LLP and the director of the International Centre of Jus…

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