The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs. Named by The Guardian as "a podcast to make you smarter," Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding of international news.
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INSIDE THE SQUAD is brought to you by the Community Outreach Unit of the Lafayette, Indiana Police Department. From crime statistics, to crime prevention and everything in between, this is your inside look into what’s happening at the LPD.
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Dissect the science behind some of the most spine-tingling, unusual and terrifyingly true crime stories with Julie Mattson, a seasoned Forensic Nurse Death Investigator in this gripping weekly podcast. Julie's unique approach to investigations is informed by her background in nursing, which allows her to provide an in-depth analysis of the medical intricacies and physiological aspects of each case. With her compassionate storytelling and unwavering dedication to uncovering the truth, Julie t ...
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Big Head on the Block is based on real experiences in Law Enforcement over my 32-year career. As a retired Lieutenant from Baton Rouge City Police and former small-town Chief of Police, I will go in depth into cases I have personally worked to give you a unique perspective as well as my opinions in these cases. I will have guest speakers that are former Cops, gang members and civilians whose families were impacted by crime. I will offer insight on safety and bring in consultants that are sub ...
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The First Mile is an immersive travel podcast, bringing you untold stories from the world of adventure. It is presented by Ash Bhardwaj and Pip Stewart — two travel journalists, who are adventurers in their own right — and explores everything from the ethics of cultural tourism, to documenting your journeys and making a living from travel. Ash and Pip navigate this territory with some of the world’s greatest travellers, who reveal how they got their first break in travel writing, planned rem ...
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Body to Burial is a new podcast that follows the body trail from the crime scene to the final resting ground. Each week we bring you exclusive, in-depth, unscripted conversations with death and crime-adjacent professionals. These conversations explore the intricacies of their field and examine the physical, mental, and emotional toll that comes from making a living off of crime and death. Join us for a deep dive into the people and processes involved with death—from body to burial.
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Ancestry and AI: Genealogical Roots Reborn and Historical Echoes Rediscovered. "Dispatches from the Disputed Texas Territories," another exciting branch of ancestral narratives from FamilyTreeSagas.com, offers a vivid exploration into our families' past, encapsulating the essence of our ancestors' experiences through a series of innovative narrative formats. This collection is an endeavor to breathe life into the tales of those who came before us, presenting their stories through a variety o ...
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Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!! In this episode of "Inside the Squad", we are so excited to bring in two unseen heroes of public safety: Dispatch Shift Leads David Hughes and Amanda Brooks! We chat about their experience dispatching, calls received, responding to viewer questions, and so much more. It was a fantastic discussio…
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How The New American Aid Package for Ukraine Will Impact the War
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American aid is on its way to Ukraine. This week, Congress passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill that includes about $60 billion for Ukraine. This aid had been stalled for months, mostly due to Republican intransigence in the House of Representatives. But now, the funding is being released, and according to my guest today, it will have a significan…
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Dispatches from Atlanta: Death Investigator's Diary
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CONNECT WITH JULIE MATTSON: • Website: https://pushinguplilies.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushingupliliesBy Julie Mattson
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Can A United Nations Treaty to Curb Plastic Pollution Make it to the Finish Line?
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Diplomats are gathering in Ottawa this week for the latest round of negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution. Back in 2022, 175 countries agreed to develop a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution by 2024. This meeting in Ottawa is the penultimate round of negotiations and a critical moment in the long effort to curb the environmen…
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Iran, Israel and A Perilous Moment in the Middle East
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On April 1st, Israel launched airstrikes on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Damascus, killing seven Iranian officials, including a very senior general. Iran responded with a massive drone attack on Israel, marking the first time that Iran directly attacked Israeli soil. All this is happening, of course, in the context of the conflict in Gaza. My …
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Animal Control: Protecting Those Who Can’t Speak For Themselves
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It's Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week! Animal Control officers play a vital role in the community, safeguarding the well-being of both animals and humans alike. In Episode 7, LPD's Outreach Unit debunks myths and discusses Animal Control's essential contribution to the City of Lafayette with ACO Chief Sarah Goans! Remember to check us out o…
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Buried in Clutter: Hoarding and Social Breakdown Syndrome
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CONNECT WITH JULIE MATTSON: • Website: https://pushinguplilies.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushingupliliesBy Julie Mattson
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On the one year anniversary of the outbreak of civil war, Sudan is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world today. On April 15, 2023, fighting spread from Khartoum to other parts of the country, including Darfur, where the conflict took on ugly ethnic dimensions, potentially leading to genocide. Over 8 million people have been displaced, and th…
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Can The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees Survive?
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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency, better known as UNRWA, was established in 1949 to support Palestinians displaced during the first Arab-Israeli war. Today, it provides services and humanitarian relief to nearly 6 million Palestinians in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank and of course Gaza. There has always been some tension between I…
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Buried Secrets: Stories of Suitcase Killers
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CONNECT WITH JULIE MATTSON: • Website: https://pushinguplilies.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushingupliliesBy Julie Mattson
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Turkey's Surprising Election Results Puts Erdogan on Notice
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On March 31st, Turkey held local elections across 81 provinces. These elections took place less than a year after national elections cemented President Erdogan and his AK Party's hold on power, which he had been consolidating for nearly 20 years through democratic backsliding. But these elections were different -- very different. Erdogan's AKP suff…
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Why We Travel - with Ash Bhardwaj and Pip Stewart
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We’re back! In this episode we discuss travel writing ahead of Ash’s debut book, Why We Travel. We discuss motivations for travel - why it matters, how we can do it better and if it can it help us to live more fulfilling lives… This episode, discover: What Pip and Ash have been up to since they last recorded. What are motivations for travel - and w…
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We’re coming back! The podcast is all about travel, why it matters, how we can do it better and if it can help us live more fulfilling lives. We really value your input so do let us know what you’d like to see in season two. If you’ve got any suggestions of topics or people you’d like to hear interviewed. Drop us a line on Instagram @AshBhardwaj an…
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Colombia's Largest and Richest Criminal Armed Group is Getting Stronger
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The Gaitenistas, otherwise known as the Gulf Clan, are Colombia's largest and richest criminal armed group. They formed nearly 20 years ago but have gained considerable strength since Colombia's landmark 2016 peace agreement with the Leftist FARC guerrilla group. Today, The Gulf Clan controls much of Colombia's Atlantic coast and is a key player in…
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Lurking in Luggage: The Shadowy Realm of Suitcase Killers
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CONNECT WITH JULIE MATTSON: • Website: https://pushinguplilies.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushingupliliesBy Julie Mattson
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Episode 6 of "Inside the Squad" brings together five School Resource Officers from the Lafayette Police Department, West Lafayette Police Department, and Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office to discuss bullying in schools. We define bullying, discuss how bullying has evolved over the years, steps parents can take, and more.Remember to check us out on…
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How "Xi Thought" Shapes Chinese Foreign Policy
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Xi Jinping has dramatically reshaped China since coming to power in 2012. He is now effectively a leader for life, and throughout his time in power, he has molded Chinese politics and society to his own ideological predilections. Understanding this ideology, known as "Xi Thought," is crucial for comprehending how China perceives its role in the wor…
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Podcast guest Rosemary Salomone is the Kenneth Wang Professor of Law at St John's University School of Law and author of the book "The Rise of English: Global Politics and the Power of Language." The book takes readers around the world to show the political, social and cultural implications of English having been firmly established as the Lingua Fr…
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In honor of Women's History Month, Chief Animal Control Officer Sarah Goans, Officer Lauryn Liechty, and Detective Administrative Assistant Amanda Deckard join the podcast for our 5th episode: Ladies in Law Enforcement! Tune in to hear a brief history of women in law enforcement, personal stories from some of LPD's finest, encouragement to apply, a…
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CONNECT WITH JULIE MATTSON: • Website: https://pushinguplilies.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushingupliliesBy Julie Mattson
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What New Legislation to Ban Tik Tok Tells Us About US-China Relations Today
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In Mid-March the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would effectively ban Tik Tok in the United States. Tik Tok's parent company, Byte Dance, is Chinese. This bill would force Byte Dance to sell Tik Tok to an American buyer or else the app would no longer be available in the United States. President Biden has said he’d …
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Here how I got the upper hand on some of these criminals and a funny story on how I got duped at the end of the podcast. Support the showBy Tim Henderson
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Why Gender Equality Advocates Are Playing Defense at the UN Commission on the Status of Women
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The Commission on the Status of Women concludes this week at the United Nations. CSW, as it is known, is one of the major annual events at UN headquarters, second only to the opening of the UN General Assembly in September. But unlike UNGA, it rarely gets much media attention, at least not the kind of attention commensurate for a diplomatic gatheri…
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The Murder of Joy Risker by Polygamist Preacher Sean Goff
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CONNECT WITH JULIE MATTSON: • Website: https://pushinguplilies.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushingupliliesBy Julie Mattson
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Why Haiti is Descending Deeper into Crisis
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The security and humanitarian situation in Haiti has gone from bad to worse over the last several days. The country, ensnared in an enduring crisis following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, now faces a critical juncture as violence led by gang coalitions escalates and state authority wanes. Amid this chaos, Prime Minister Ariel H…
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How to Limit the Threat of "Killer Robots" and Autonomous Weapons That Are Changing Warfare
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Artificial Intelligence is changing warfare. Fully autonomous weapons that can make their own decisions about what to target or whom to kill are already in limited use today. But the pace of development of AI suggests that these so-called "Killer Robots" may become more and more common in future armed conflicts. Meanwhile, the speed at which new AI…
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