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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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Engaging physiotherapists in global health
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The Dusty Roads podcast is about “Living Life As A Global Citizen.” This podcast will make you think, laugh, cry, and sometimes question life overseas. With over 30 years of experience living and working overseas, Anita shares personal stories, experiences, and humor. The Dusty Road podcast is for anyone interested in travel, the world, being a Global Citizen, culture, life, or what it is like to live and work in a foreign country - especially developing or undeveloped nations. Come ride alo ...
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One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the worlds most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The Global Challenges Podcast explores some of the themes that resonate most with our ambassador community.
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The goal of IAAS is to create mutual understanding among students in the field of agriculture across the world. In this truly global podcast, an IAAS member from one continent interviews a student from another continent. In this way, we hope to connect students and tell stories about ordinary life, ongoing projects and scientific discoveries. Tune in for IAAS!
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The Logistics with Purpose series spotlights and celebrates organizations around the world who are dedicated to creating a positive impact. Co-hosted by representatives from Supply Chain Now and Vector Global Logistics, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the origin stories, change-making progress, and future plans of organizations who are actively making a difference. If you or your company want not just a dose of inspiration, but to learn by example, you won’t want to miss a single e ...
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In this monthly series from the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) at the University of Leeds, gain insights into the global environmental challenges that we all face and how we can potentially solve them through research, teaching, and technological innovation.
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Sophie’s mission is to overcome borders, expand opportunity, and connect the world by practicing compassionate, visionary, and rigorous immigration law in service of the betterment of humanity. She believes that immigration fuels innovation and is inspired by amazing women and men who reach beyond the status quo to create their dreams. The Sophie Alcorn Podcast features inspiring interviews that empower global leaders to influence change, regardless of their geographic location, place of bir ...
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Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Chain Reaction is the podcast 'All About Supply Chain Advantage' containing regular audio snippets relevant to C suite executives, supply chain professionals, researchers, policy makers in government, students, media commentators and the wider public. New episodes each week discuss hot topics in the news and supply chain ideas relevant to everyone involved in supply chain management. There are special editions too. Our goal is to keep our listeners updated and informed about the various fact ...
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Taking inspiration from trees, scientists have developed a battery made from a sliver of wood coated with tin that shows promise for becoming a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly energy source. Their report on the device — 1,000 times thinner than a sheet of paper — appears in the journal Nano Letters.
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Global Minnesota’s mission is to promote international understanding and engagement.
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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth talks with some of the world's foremost thinkers, writers, and diplomats in this interview series. New episodes released weekly. Sponsored by Dallas Baptist University.
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News, views and interviews from the global Battery Technology industry
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In less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you’ll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.
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The Global Development Primer podcast is about all issues in Global Development. Your host is Professor Bob Huish, broadcasting from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The podcast covers a wide range of issues in International Development and features the work of researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from around the world. This is your podcast to learn more about the latest and most pressing issues in Global Development.
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Listen to analysis and insight from Flint’s experts on major political, policy and regulatory events.
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Welcome to the "I'm Just Here To Listen Podcast," your go-to destination for thought-provoking conversations and eye-opening insights! Join us as we delve into the heart of global affairs, national challenges, and the intriguing world of self-sufficiency. From navigating the complexities of geopolitics to exploring the art of doomsday prepping, we're here to spark curiosity, inspire action, and shed light on the issues shaping our world. With engaging discussions, expert guests, and captivat ...
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Breaking Boundaries: A podcast from Northwestern University’s Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
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Innovators. Trail Blazers. Boundary Breakers. These are the people you will meet on the Breaking Boundaries podcast. This podcast series from Northwestern University's Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, illuminates how leaders and experts across sectors, national borders and cultural identities are joining forces to tackle our greatest global challenges and achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
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Membership strategy. How much do we really know about it? Membership is not a recognized subject of expertise. There are no degrees, defined requirements, career paths, educational tracks, or training programs. Membership organizations employ millions of people and generate billions in revenue, yet the strategies essential to membership engagement and growth have remained largely unknown, overlooked, guessed, or left to chance. Until now. The Membership IQ is a podcast dedicated to helping a ...
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The AQ Podcast is a conversation on politics and economics in Latin America hosted by Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly
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Hilco Global leadership team shares its expertise on current, relevant topics across a variety of industries as it relates to asset valuation, monetization, and advisory solutions.
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ESG Insider is a podcast from S&P Global that takes you inside the environmental, social & governance issues shaping the business world today. In each episode, co-hosts Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon interview ESG experts, leveraging S&P Global data to shine a light on the sustainability opportunities and risks that business leaders and investors need to know about. Lindsey Hall is head of ESG Thought Leadership at S&P Global Sutainable1 and Esther Whieldon is a Senior Writer on the team.
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IBA Global Insight's podcast series covers a variety of themes in law, business and human rights, and features high-level speakers. The content within IBA Global Insight podcasts does not represent the views of the International Bar Association.
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Welcome to the L&D Challenges podcast series. If you are in Learning and Development, HR, Talent, or Organisation Development, this is the podcast for you. The L&D Challenges podcast is a candid look at L&D today. It focuses on real-life practitioners solving real issues in learning and staff development. In Series 1, we interview ten L&D movers and shakers who shared with us how they think about engagement and impact with their learning interventions. The guests in this first series range f ...
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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
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Moodle is the learning management solution used by hundreds of millions of learners worldwide. Across every country and in nearly all languages - schools, colleges, universities, vocational trainers and all types of workplaces use Moodle as a toolbox to manage their online learning.In a series of conversations, this podcast series explores topics, provides insights and uncovers personal stories from a range of guests who are specialists in their field whether in education technology, instruc ...
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Capital Economics, a world leading provider of macroeconomic insight, presents The Weekly Briefing – the show with all you need to know about what's happening in the global economy and markets. From the Fed's next move to China's slowdown to the global housing bust, each week, our team of economists take apart the big economic and market stories and highlight the issues that investors should be paying more attention to.
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Dr. Jack Rasmus will focus on today’s continuing crisis in the U.S. and global economies.
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The World Trade Center Kentucky provides insights and services related to global trade for Kentucky companies. Episodes will focus on international business, trade issues, supply chain management and other topics. These brief discussions will involve guests from various companies already doing business on a global scale. They'll share observation, perspectives and advice to help other professionals navigate this global trade adventure.
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What’s happening in the Asia Pacific today and how does it fit onto a rapidly changing global stage? How does a twentieth century-trained Asianist adapt and read the rapidly changing dynamics in our region and world in this, the twenty-first? How is a world in flux impacting our lives, capacity to adapt and desire for a more peaceful, prosperous and powerful place for future generations? Join scholar, guide and Hawai’i-based host Stephen Noerper as he explores Asia and the world on this, The ...
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Energy Evolution is a podcast from S&P Global Commodity Insights that explores how the energy industry is changing in response to the growing call for cleaner energy. Co-hosts Dan Testa and Taylor Kuykendall, veteran S&P Global Commodity Insights journalists, spend each episode talking to leading experts from the energy, mining and finance sectors and breaking down the energy transition trends that the policymakers, traders and industry professionals need to know about. The team uses the rep ...
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Prepare for takeoff into the world of entrepreneurship with 'The E-Commerce Flight' podcast. Navigating the soaring $160 billion e-commerce industry, your captain, RJ Supriya, is a seasoned radio host, podcaster, and influencer. Here, we uncover the untold stories behind the industry's evolution, shedding light on the unsung heroes propelling India's economic ascent. We will also explore how Amazon plays a crucial role in supporting SMBs, providing them with tools, technology, and a marketpl ...
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Explaining Humanist values, how we can live our values to support social justice issues, and responding to science denying Christian Nationalists bent on smashing the wall between church and state. Human problems require human solutions. There will be interviews, from time to time, with Humanists and other secular people in Northwest Ohio and beyond.
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Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
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A non-partisan podcast brought to you by Geopolitical Futures, an online publication founded by internationally recognized geopolitical forecaster George Friedman. Geopolitical Futures tells you what matters in international affairs and what doesn’t. Go to https://geopoliticalfutures.com/podcast for details.
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World-changing ideas. For free. For everyone. Featuring the world’s most exciting public thinkers, innovators and changemakers, RSA talks bring people and ideas together to shape a better future for all.
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This is Get the Intel, the podcast which helps us find out what is going on in the field. We discuss tools, techniques, and approaches that you can implement to streamline operations and let you focus on your craft.
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Welcome to The Global Xperience. We'll be immersing you in the dynamic world of Customer Service and Collections. You will gain access to the secrets of success in the world of customer and employee experience through conversations with keynote speakers, industry mavericks, and CX and debt collections experts and influencers. Every episode will feature thought leaders, celebrities, advocates and ambassadors in all things experience. Stay tuned, and hit that subscribe button to stay up to dat ...
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"Voices" is the first production of Free Yourself Global, the first global and cross-cultural domestic violence campaign. This series brings together all of the voices of the participants of domestic violence, including recovering abusers, victims, children, educators, support agencies and health professionals, law enforcement agencies, policy-makers, celebrities and social entrepreneurs who work to aid in this cause. It is the aim that "Voices" encourages people to open up and share their s ...
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For the past four years, we have featured conversations with experts on current research topics in the ETH podcast. At the moment the podcast is taking an indefinite break. Until we launch a new podcast format, 43 exciting episodes are available for you to listen to. The alumni podcast "We Are ETH", a podcast series featuring stories from alumni and friends of ETH Zurich moved to its own channel: https://circle.ethz.ch/podcast/ -- ETH Zurich – Where the future begins! Our university for scie ...
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Our mission is to help everyday people become successful long-term investors. We do this by providing tools that help investors to apply the principles of long-term investing. Simply Wall St has been designed with the specific challenges of retail investors in mind, so they can block out the noise and focus on what really matters in building their portfolio. Our podcast episodes will focus on content that helps investors interpret global market developments, come to their own conclusion abou ...
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Subscribe now to hear this popular and influential show with host Janice McDonald. You’ll hear Inspiring Conversations with Fearless Women trailblazers in business,sports, arts and culture, politics and more. Listen as they share their stories, the challenges and insights into how they’ve been driven to change the world and make it a better place, in whatever arena they are competing in. Practical tips. True Stories. Authentic Leadership. Real People. Big Ideas. Serious Inspiration.
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Taking the Leap Podcast hosted by Robert Dickie III discusses changes in our global economy impacting the way we work and live. For young professionals starting their careers, mid-career professionals navigating changes and late-career professionals thinking about starting an encore career, Robert and his guests discuss the global economy, technology, workplace developments, and all the latest changes impacting our professional lives.
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Global Security Challenges – A U.S. Military Perspective | ClubGPF Preview with George Friedman and Colonel Scott Leonard
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From the war in Ukraine, instability in the Middle East, and the potential for conflict in the Pacific, the U.S. military is involved to a certain degree in a variety of operations. In this ClubGPF live discussion, Colonel Scott Leonard, Chief of Staff to the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps (ret) joined GPF Chairman George Friedman to discuss g…
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News Roundup: Automotive Safety Scandals & Global Supply Chain Challenges Unveiled
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Send us a Text Message. How safe is your car? This week on the Chain Reaction Podcast, we promise to uncover the facts behind major global supply chain disruptions starting with a deep dive into the automotive sector. Join us as we scrutinize Stellantis' latest airbag recall affecting popular models like the Citroen C4 and Opel, putting 29,000 vehi…
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2024 Elections - Challenges Facing U.S. Foreign Policy
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The 2024 election has ramifications that extend beyond our border. As the country approaches a Trump vs. Biden rematch, the two candidates have opposite views on foreign policy, particularly on NATO, tariffs, and China. The 2024 election will be consequential for many reasons; however, the current state of European and Eastern volatility makes fore…
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From Industry to Impact: Tackling Global Challenges with Strategic Design featuring Paulina Garza Gordoa
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In this new episode of Logistics With Purpose, hosts Luisa Garcia and Astrid Aubert welcome Paulina Garza Gordoa, the director of Institutional Development at Un Kilo de Ayuda (One Kilo of Help), to the show. Paulina shares her journey from being an industrial designer to working in the social sector, emphasizing the importance of strategic design …
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178: Empowering Global Innovation: Immigration Challenges and Solutions with Sam Newbold
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What inspired a leading New York City immigration attorney to carve out a niche in the startup ecosystem? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sam Newbold, whose passion for international human rights led him to the intersection of law and entrepreneurship. Discover how Sam turned his interest in humanitarian work into a thriving career, n…
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A Prison Camp for Islamic State Fighters in Syria is a Humanitarian Disaster and Security Challenge
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After the Islamic State was largely defeated on the battlefields of northern Syria in 2019, thousands of fighters and their families were placed in detention facilities in the region. By far the largest of these detention camps is Al Hol, which at its peak held over 70,000 people from several dozen countries. Today, over 50,000 people live in Al Ho…
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Panama’s president-elect José Raúl Mulino assumes control of a country struggling with challenges that pertain not only to its population but to many other countries as well. Climate change is affecting the Panama canal and there is rising migration through the Darien Gap. Panama is also a theater for the U.S.-China competition. In today's episode …
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Bloc-Busters: Challenging New Convention to Build a Better Trust
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This episode challenges the evolving emphasis on new geopolitical blocs—at least by way of bias and simply accepting overt generalizations. We encourage listeners to adopt a bloc-buster mindset, seeking nuance and opportunities amid difficult and seemingly rigid divisions. The episode suggests the complexities of relationships within these perceive…
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Overlooked Headlines: Global Fertility Rates Drop - Implications and Challenges
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Today on Overlooked Headlines, Jeff Bass covers a range of important news stories. The Justice Department is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug, sparking public discussion. A Kenyan doctor warns about the WHO pandemic treaty possibly leading to a one world government. Fertility rates are dropping globally, an…
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Pentagon's Lab-Grown Meat Proposal and Biblical Wisdom: Key Stories on Overlooked Headlines
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Hello, this is Jeff Bass, the host of Overlooked Headlines. In this episode, we delved into three critical headlines that have been overlooked in the news cycle. Firstly, we discussed Amazon's initiative to build and preserve over 35,000 affordable homes near three major U.S. cities. Amazon's investment of $1.4 billion aims to address the housing c…
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North Carolina’s Rural Voters Reflect a Major Challenge for President Biden
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P.M. Edition for June 17. The Democratic Party has lost more of the rural vote in recent elections. For President Biden’s campaign, that’s an especially big problem in North Carolina, the most rural swing state. National reporter Valerie Bauerlein spoke with voters and party members about their concerns. And the White House plans to announce one of…
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Election Echoes - Tracing The Evolution & Future Of Democracy
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On June 11, Susan Glasser joins us for a discussion about the evolution and future of democracy with Jeremi Suri of the University of Texas. Glasser and Suri will explore the 2024 election with all its implications.Each summer, the leadership of the 90 World Affairs Councils network gather in a different city for networking and professional develop…
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The Fed says one thing, investors hear another
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Wall Street investors bet on extra rate cuts this year, in spite of Fed predictions that there will be just one. Plus, Megabus parent company Coach USA has filed for bankruptcy after ridership dropped during the pandemic and failed to recover. And for Baltimore firms, work on the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction is personal.…
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Last week, the UK’s three major parties launched their manifestos, setting out their policy pitch to voters. With the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives both a significant way behind in the polls, Labour’s was closely watched. Firstly, for the indications, it gives of what a Labour Government would do in power, and second, for any signs of unforce…
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Is it time to treat social media like cigarettes?
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Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has called for cigarette-style warning labels aimed at young users of social media platforms, citing social media’s significant contributions to the mental health crisis among adolescents. Plus, a surge in secondhand shopping among consumers, and a look inside the world of gender-affirming vocal coaching.…
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French President launches election campaign amid challenge from far right
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From the BBC World Service: Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a fortnight of frenetic election campaigning as he gambles everything to stave off a big challenge from the far right. German sportswear giant Adidas is investigating what it calls ‘potential compliance violations in China’ after reports that senior managers at the Chinese branch allegedly …
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Why Older Voters Could Swing the Election
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A.M. Edition for June 17. Republicans have won the senior vote in every presidential election since 2000. Polls show this year could be different, potentially giving President Biden an unlikely boost in his tough rematch against Donald Trump, the WSJ’s Dante Chinni says. Plus, China’s troubled property sector shows few signs of improvement despite …
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What Snap Elections in France Mean For Europe and the World
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Elections for the European Parliament saw sweeping gains for far-right parties in Germany and France. It was in France that these election results led to the surprising—and very daring—decision by Emmanuel Macron to dissolve parliament and call for snap elections. The first round of these legislative elections will be held on June 30th. Macron is f…
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GP052: Urban Planning and Health with Alex Heilmann
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Today’s episode, we have Alex Heilmann, a Masters student at UBC, studying Community Planning. He is from Boston originally and moved to Vancouver to study Planning, particularly Transportation Planning. His work and projects relate to transitioning cities away from car dependency. We cover a range of topics on how urban planning and city design im…
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Finding Healthy Companies Within Healthcare
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Simply Wall St Market Insights for the week ending 16th June 2024. To read the full article: Finding Healthy Companies Within Healthcare Create a FREE account for Simply Wall St to get access to these insights, and fundamental analysis on tens…
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French turmoil, the Fed and BoE in the election cycle, Europe’s EVs tariffs and more
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In the latest episode of The Weekly Briefing from Capital Economics, Group Chief Economist Neil Shearing talks about what’s happening in France and what that means for the bond market. He also assesses the Fed’s June meeting and previews what the Bank of England could decide on Thursday – as well as the discussing how the onset of elections could i…
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Will AI Investments Pay Off? Your Questions Answered.
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Businesses and investors keep making big bets on artificial intelligence. Earlier this month, Nvidia, whose chips power a lot of AI tech, topped $3 trillion in market cap. Other tech giants, like Microsoft and Amazon, are pledging billions to build up their AI capabilities. As their stocks soar and business leaders predict AI will cut costs and sav…
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Leading in Challenging Times - Christine Assouad, CEO of Dunkin Lebanon
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Our guest today is Christine Assouad, the CEO of Dunkin Donuts Lebanon and Semson Lebanese Cuisine. She has been successfully growing and leading restaurant brands in the Middle East for over 27 years. She is a board member of Food and Beverage companies in the Middle East and provides business workshops at conferences in in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, …
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Riders start your engines: The history makers on two wheels
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Australian motorcycle racer Tayla Relph’s interest in motorsport made her a target of bullying at school and she began travelling around Australia in a van with her family whilst following the motorcycle racing calendar. Now Relph is lining up alongside 25 other women - from 18 different countries – as the first all-female motorcycle circuit-racing…
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What’s News in Markets: Musk’s Pay, AI Deals, Broadcom’s Split
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How did markets react to the Federal Reserve’s projections for cutting interest rates? And what happened to Tesla’s shares after Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package was approved? Plus, why is Broadcom following in Nvidia’s footsteps with a stock split? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that dr…
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks
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P.M. Edition for June 14. The opinion discards a rule issued in the aftermath of a 2017 massacre in Las Vegas perpetrated by a shooter armed with bump stocks, which modify semiautomatic weapons to fire with the speed and lethality of military firearms. And from United Airlines to Netflix, there are changes afoot in the world of advertising, as Chip…
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Why climate scientists are forecasting extremely active 2024 hurricane season
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June brings the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, and in this episode of the ESG Insider podcast we explore why 2024 is expected to be extremely active — "possibly historically" active, says today’s guest, Tim Hall. Tim is a Senior Climate Scientist at S&P Global Sustainable1, where his team has developed a hurricane forecasting model that pr…
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Why the global supply chain cracked under COVID
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Four years ago, the pandemic sent the world economy into disarray. Panic buying led to widespread backlogs, with shipping gridlocks so bad you could see them in satellite images. It all revealed a troubling reality: Our global supply chain is incredibly fragile. Where did things go wrong? We discuss. Also, Tesla shareholders voted to restore CEO El…
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The financial war between Israel and the Palestinians
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Israel is withholding $35 million in tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority, which provides limited self-governance for the Palestinian people in the West Bank. The move threatens to worsen an already dire financial situation there, even as a war devastates Gaza, the other Palestinian enclave. Plus, big questions linger following the end of a …
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From the BBC World Service: Every year, more than a million Muslims from around the globe make a pilgrimage in Mecca. But there’s a lucrative trade in fake permits, and the number of scams has caused raised concerns for Saudi authorities. Then, Thailand scraps a planned $8 tourism fee for visitors arriving by air. And Virgin Australia is set to all…
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A.M. Edition for June 14. Elon Musk has won shareholders’ backing for his Tesla pay package, but that’s unlikely to put the issue to rest. Plus, with Gaza cease-fire talks at an impasse, the WSJ’s Rory Jones goes over the correspondence from Hamas’s military chief and the brutal calculation it reveals. And, Donald Trump floats a new idea for collec…
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Europe has voted – What does the rightward shift mean for energy?
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Right-wing parties have made gains in the EU parliamentary elections this past week, but a coalition of centrists remains likely. Correspondent Camilla Naschert tells host Taylor Kuykendall what the result means for energy policymaking in the 27-member bloc. The main message: Net zero is still on, but the pace of climate lawmaking may slow in comin…
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Leslie Weir - Librarian and Archivist of Canada
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Today’s guest is another trailblazer with a mile-long impressive bio. I am delighted to welcome Leslie Weir to the show. She is the Librarian and Archivist of Canada - the first woman to be appointed to the position since the National Library of Canada and the National Archives of Canada merged to form Library and Archives Canada (LAC) in 2004. Her…
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Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Pill Challenge
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P.M. Edition for June 13. The Supreme Court ruling preserved wide access to the pills, which are the most common method of ending a pregnancy in the U.S. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent, has more. And Heard on the Street deputy editor Aaron Back explains how the Fed cuts rates without actually cutting rates. Plus, Tesla shareholders voted …
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How dogs’ health reflects our own, and what ancient DNA can reveal about human sacrifice
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On this week’s show: Companion animals such as dogs occupy the same environment we do, which can make them good sentinels for human health, and DNA gives clues to ancient Maya rituals and malaria’s global spread Contributing Correspondent Andrew Curry joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss two very different studies that used DNA to dig into our past. …
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Smaller races are drawing big campaign bucks
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Federal campaigns get much of the spotlight, but state and local races can be as consequential for residents’ lives. Funders know that. Today, we’ll trace some of this year’s campaign spending behind state elections, local elections and ballot initiatives. We’ll also hear about a G7 plan to use seized Russian assets to help Ukraine. Plus, inflation…
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Building Excellence in Construction: Customer Satisfaction, Team Empowerment, Sales Strategy
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In this episode, host Chad Gill talks with Peter DiStefano, owner of DiStefano Brothers Concrete Coatings, and Liz Berman, General Manager, about engaging with leaders in contracting management, emphasizing the importance of proposing and implementing solutions in business. Peter and together with his team, focus on design and functionality, specia…
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The disappearance — and reimagination — of the gay bar
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Gay bars are often a fixture of queer nightlife and can help foster a sense of community. Yet across the country, gay bars have shuttered at an alarming pace, down around 45% between 2002 and 2023. But queer nightlife isn’t disappearing — it may just be evolving. We’ll hear more. But first: Interest rates are staying where they are, so where do we …
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From the BBC World Service: Demonstrators argued that the measures, which include cutting state spending and watering down workers’ rights, will hurt millions of working Argentinians. Meanwhile, leaders of the G7 are meeting in Italy to discuss increasing economic pressure on Russia in response to its war against Ukraine. And around the world, hund…
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