Speeches and interviews with leaders of today’s worldwide African liberation struggle. On reparations, building the African nation, combatting police violence, community control of education, health care, African women, the U.S. counterinsurgency, neocolonialism and winning freedom and independence for African people everywhere. Featuring African People’s Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela, Luwezi Kinshasa, Dr. Aisha Fields, Kalambayi Andenet, Akilé Anai, Yejide Orunmila and more.
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NEW Season 3: The Apartheid Killer. All the victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. Some relatives are still searching for the graves. During a three-year bloodbath in the 1980s, at least 39 people were killed in the South African city of East London – by one person. After years of investigation, we’ve tracked him down. He killed so many, he lost count. It has been 30 years since the white supremacist apartheid regime crumbled. The unresolved trauma of this time has cast a ...
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Social commentary on current events and motivational topics from a black man's perspective
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Women's Running Stories features inspiring stories told by exceptional women runners about their running experiences. Hear about the many ways women are achieving excellence and changing their lives through the sport of running. Get motivated to reach your own running goals by women who are making it happen.
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Newsable is all about what everyone’s talking about. Highbrow, lowbrow, exclusives, analysis and hot takes - it’s a fresh way to get up to speed on the day’s big stories, delivered in a uniquely Stuff way. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Need more kick-ass podcasts in your ears? Find more Stuff podcasts here GET IN TOUCH Feedback? Got a topic you’d like us to cover? We’re listening! Email us at newsable@stuff.co.nz Host: Imogen Wells Newsreader: Tom McKenzie Senior Producer: Philippa Tolle ...
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Explore the rich and complex history of the United States and beyond. Produced by the New-York Historical Society, host David M. Rubenstein engages the nation’s foremost historians and creative thinkers on a wide range of topics, including presidential biography, the nation’s founding, and the people who have shaped the American story. Learn more at nyhistory.org.
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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community’s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S.
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Evolve: Groundbreaking Jewish Conversations features interviews with thought-provoking rabbis, leaders and creators about the urgent issues faced by Jewish people today. As a part of Reconstructing Judaism’s multimedia Evolve project (http://evolve.reconstructingjudaism.org/), this podcast models respectful, sacred conversations about challenging topics.
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Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Ad-Free Pod Save America episodes availabl ...
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Welcome to The Black Side of History, a podcast highlighting Black history and folklore from around the world, and through the centuries.
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Elite Rugby Banter - the rugby pod where the commentary is as unpredictable as the bounce of the ball. Join Phil, Ant, and Andrew, three rugby nerds and fantasy draft managers, as they give their biased and unqualified but never dispassionate opinions on all things rugby related. Andrew: Rugby claim to fame: length of the field try against Bishops for the u12 C team Teams supported other than the Springboks: Stormers, Scotland Favourite rugby moment: every Breyton Paulse flick-flack Ant: Rug ...
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Political Justice is a subsidy organization of USCOG. Our values come from the Bible (Old and New Testament); We are Advocates of Social Justice cause(s) such as calling for Reparations for the Black Descendants of Slaves, Rehabbing the Criminal Justice Systems (the current system is systemically racist against black and brown people), Child Protection Services should be run by Christian Lawyer(s). Justice is an inherent Mandatory Gift from God not the Government. The Government is legislati ...
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A daily podcast of upbeat news, thoughts, stories, and music
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Hear more. Feel more. Be more! Come with me and dive into some great classical music. For over 1000 years great musicians have explored what it means to live, love, die and everything in between: asking all our deep and universal questions. Escape the cacophony - the noise of your brain and daily life; tune into the music, your feelings and emotions ‘good’ and ‘bad’ …and find the space, stillness and love that underpins everything. NB: May include loud noise, surprises, challenges, cacophono ...
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Beyond The Funnel is a marketing podcast hosted by Louise Griffiths for online educators, course creators and content led businesses who have built the sales funnel, done the launch and are ready for what’s next! Through solo episodes, guests and Q&A style episodes we are going to explore all things marketing, launches, evergreen and scaling PLUS diving deep into topics like optimising customer journeys, nurturing thriving communities, building a marketing dream team and so much more.
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Discussions with scholars of women's history about their new books
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John Brown Today is a podcast devoted to historical and contemporary themes relating to the abolitionist John Brown (1800-59), the controversial antislavery and antiracist freedom fighter. John Brown Today is hosted by Louis A. DeCaro Jr., a Brown biographer and researcher, the most prolific author on the John Brown theme since the abolitionist's death in 1859. John Brown Today engages a range of themes from history and biography to popular culture and other contemporary themes.
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Hungry For MO is a podcast from KCUR Studios where hosts Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara celebrate the stories behind Missouri’s iconic foods, from barbecue to pizza and beyond. Supported by the Missouri Humanities Council. Email the podcast at hungry@kcur.org.
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Story in the Public Square is a weekly, 30-minute series that brings audiences to the intersection of storytelling and public affairs. Hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller, Story in the Public Square offers a spirited but respectful dialogue. Often funny, always provocative, each episode of Story in the Public Square moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.
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The podcast inspired by the songs inspired by the motion pictures! Join us as we explore the best and worst songs that originally appear in movies, from beloved classics such as “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from Armageddon, to new hits like “All The Stars” from Black Panther — and even obscure head-scratchers like “Addams Family Groove” by MC Hammer from The Addams Family. Each episode, we deep dive into an iconic song from a movie, revisit its film, and discuss its impact. Movie songs are ...
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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening Ladies and Gents! I am Casanova The Comedian and my podcast "Good Wine and Great Laughs" was created with the sole purpose of bringing topics that affect everyone's daily lives to be discussed here. Accompanied by good wine, and sometimes broadcasting with intelligent and well spoken guests on each episode, I will do my best to make you think and laugh a lot every Saturday when my episodes are launched. So Ladies and Gents please sit back, relax, an ...
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What we don’t know about American history hurts us all. Teaching Hard History begins with the long legacy of slavery and reaches through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the civil rights movement into the present day. Brought to you by Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance) and hosted by Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries and Dr. Bethany Jay, Teaching Hard History brings us the lessons we should have learned in school through the voices of scholars and educators. It’s great advice for teacher ...
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My name is Anna Friend, I’m 47 and last year I entered that unknown black hole, the peri menopause. Since then I have discovered that even the mere mention of the M word can evoke an internal shiver from all corners of society and this made me wonder why? Specifically why the hell aren’t we talking more about MENOPAUSE. So, I decided to talk to women, lots and lots of women, who have shared their experiences, their view points and their top tips. My hope is that by doing this we stop referri ...
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The Boston Athenæum, a membership library, first opened its doors in 1807, and its rich history as a library and cultural institution has been well documented in the annals of Boston’s cultural life. Today, it remains a vibrant and active institution that serves a wide variety of members and scholars. With more than 600,000 titles in its book collection, the Boston Athenæum functions as a public library for many of its members, with a large and distinguished circulating collection, a newspap ...
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Weekly conversations with authors of new and recent books. Host Richard Aldous is a historian and professor at Bard College, New York, and the author of several books, including Schlesinger: The Imperial Historian; Reagan and Thatcher: The Difficult Relationship; The Lion and the Unicorn: Gladstone vs. Disraeli. For more about American Purpose, visit www.americanpurpose.com.
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Hey! For those that have no idea who I am... I'm Angel Long and I've been in porn for nearly 20 years! I started performing and then directing. My podcast is a way for me to catch-up with other performance and talk about life in the adult industry! New episodes posted every Sunday and head over to my website http://angellongfans.com/ to see me in action.
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Have you ever learned something new from a podcast? I do all the time. I listen to podcasts and want to share what I have learned with others. As an elementary STEM teacher, I am blessed to share cool stuff I learn with students everyday. I also learn important information that can improve schools and communities. Each week, we listen to a different podcast episode, and meet on Sundays at 7:00 PM to share and discuss what is on our mind and in our heart. Join us and/or listen in! Thank you!
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Pick Six Movies is a movie podcast where each season we select six movies, all related to a single theme. We examine the history of the people in front of and behind the camera, try to make sense of how and why the movie was made, then discuss each one in way too much detail to see if they are any good. Pick Six Movies is hosted by Bo Ransdell and Chad Cooper, two life-long friends with a shared passion for discussing things they barely understand in an attempt to make each other laugh.
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Episode 275: The one not sponsored by Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream
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Rassie has been ice cold with his selections this week, proving he's not a Fassi eater. Will Sacha flake on the biggest stage of his career? Will the artificially sweetened bomb squad have the desired aftertaste? Will the new lock combination melt or glisten? One thing is for sure - the action won't be vanilla as the Boks take on the All Blacks thi…
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Barcelona locals are so fed up with being overrun by tourists that they have taken to protesting in the streets and squirting visitors with water pistols. Would this ever happen in New Zealand's tourist capital? Christopher Luxon is heading overseas. Again. We meet a flash chef with a ludicrously remote restaurant. And you've got to be in it to win…
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Trump threatens to bail on the September debate, his campaign signals yet another attempt to keep their candidate on message, and his newest big endorser now comes with even more dead-animal baggage. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz prepare to hit the road on a Georgia bus tour and sit for a high-stakes interview. Jon and Tommy break down the …
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Introducing "Unexpected Curves": From Hand Games To Handoffs, How Black Girls Played Their Way To Track And Field Dominance
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This week Women's Running Stories is taking a break and bringing you Unexpected Curves. This is a terrific new podcast hosted and created by Olympian and professional runner Marielle Hall. Unexpected Curves is a topic-driven show that dives into women's sports in ways that, true to the show's name, are unexpected. In the most interesting ways. Tune…
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Dr. Dean-David Schillinger on Public Health Lessons from an American Public Hospital
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We know healthcare means hospitals and stethoscopes, and x-rays, and bloodwork, and prescriptions. But Dr. Dean-David Schillinger says stories are the key to healthcare—both our willingness to tell them; and our caregiver’s ability to listen and understand them. Schillinger is a primary care physician, scientist, author, and public health advocate.…
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Stuff's Lisette Reymer joins us to review what we learned from the Americas Cup Preliminary Regatta and to preview the start of the racing proper - The Louis Vuitton Cup.By Stuff Audio
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Australia is seeing rising numbers of 'millennial mums' using magic mushrooms. Why, and is the same thing happening in New Zealand? Stuff has discovered a Christchurch school teacher who is selling fake NZ Warriors jerseys. Should you be able to own crocodiles in Australia? We talk to a chap who has eleven of them. And we get the lowdown on arguabl…
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Steve Moriarty, "Mia Zapata and the Gits: A True Story of Art, Rock and Revolution" (Ferel House, 2024)
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Mia Zapata and the Gits: A True Story of Art, Rock and Revolution (Ferel House, 2024) by Steve Moriarty, shares the story of the Seattle based The Gits and their charismatic front person Mia Zapata. The Gits were on the verge of international rock stardom but on July 7, 1993, days before their third US tour, Mia Zapata, The Gits 27-year-old singer-…
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The Apartheid Killer: 6. Faces at the window
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How many people did Louis van Schoor really kill? We reveal he carried out many more shootings than he was tried for. He said the police knew about them and supported him – that he had been made a scapegoat. Did he feel any remorse? What of the family of Edward Soenies, murdered by van Schoor? After 35 years, how have they tried to re-build their l…
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Chappell Roan and the dark side of celebrity fandom
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Pop superstar Chappell Roan is publicly calling out creepy fan behaviour. We ask the question - when does celebrity fandom step over the line? We look at why it's actually a good thing that fashion giant Shein has found child labour in its supply chain (yes, you read that correctly). And we've got a Newsable strategy session with mortgage broker El…
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SEASON 9 EPISODE 4: The 2024 Democratic National Convention Highlights
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Let's taste a new sweet riesling wine from Washington State while recapping some memorable moments from the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The Wine of the Day: Perimeter Sweet Riesling from Washington State Vintage of 2022. Credits to: PBS News, Washington Post, and Mint YouTube Channels, --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…
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Adam Zamoyski, "Izabela the Valiant: The Story of an Indomitable Polish Princess" (William Collins, 2024)
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Princess Izabela Czartoryska was a towering figure of late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century European cultural and intellectual life. Married at sixteen to a distinguished older aristocrat, she amassed learning, influence, and a role in both Polish and European statecraft through encounters with figures ranging from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to …
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Exploring the Importance of Coexistence in Wildlife Conservation with Ruth Ganesh
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It’s easy to think that people and animals are incapable of coexistence. But Ruth Ganesh warns that mindset is dangerous to biodiversity, to the existence of some of planet earth’s most remarkable creatures, and even to humanity. Ganesh is a creative conservationist and philanthropist with a particular interest in environmental issues. She has spen…
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In the biggest speech of her life, Kamala Harris gives a dazzling address making the case for herself and her vision, and absolutely torching Donald Trump and Project 2025. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk about why the speech was so effective and why it was so different than what we've seen at past conventions. Then, Gov. Gavin Newsom stops by the…
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Leon MacDonald quits as All Blacks assistant coach
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In a bombshell announcement New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that AB's assistant coach Leon MacDonald has quit the team on the eve of the trip to South Africa. Or is it a bombshell? Jeff Wilson sorts fact from fiction. Whakaari/White Island has been making a nuisance of itself and disrupting air travel in the Bay of Plenty. More and more Gen Z's ar…
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Ren Pepitone, "Brotherhood of Barristers: A Cultural History of the British Legal Profession, 1840–1940" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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How did ideas of masculinity shape the British legal profession and the wider expectations of the white-collar professional? Brotherhood of Barristers: A Cultural History of the British Legal Profession, 1840–1940 (Cambridge University Press, 2024) by Dr. Ren Pepitone examines the cultural history of the Inns of Court – four legal societies whose r…
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To the Winfrey, to the Walz (feat. Gretchen Whitmer)
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Tim Walz gives a model acceptance speech in front of thousands of roaring delegates, his beaming family, and the football players he coached. Oprah Winfrey makes a surprise appearance, RFK Jr. plans to drop out and endorse Donald Trump, and Trump complains about Barack Obama's "nasty" criticisms. Then, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the pod to talk ab…
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Episode 274: Boks bash the Wallabies in the wet
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A rare four-man front row gathered to discuss the latest Bok test, as well as some Currie Cup and u18 action. Who were your winners and losers of the Bok tour Down Under? And is the All Black touring squad instilling any fear? Find out here on Elite Rugby Banter.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Australia's 'right to disconnect' law: Should NZ follow suit?
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A new law giving Australian workers the right to refuse contact from their employers outside working hours comes into effect shortly. A number of other countries also have similar laws in place, but New Zealand does not. Why not? Skyrocketing power prices are pushing businesses to the edge. Some haven't been able to survive. What has driven the dra…
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Obama Night at the DNC (feat. Julia Louis-Dreyfus)
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Barack and Michelle Obama and Doug Emhoff make the argument for Kamala Harris with a trio of pitch-perfect speeches to the delegates in Chicago. Harris accepts the nomination with a surprise live greeting broadcast from her packed rally in Milwaukee. Then, California Senator Laphonza Butler joins the show to talk about the Kamala Harris she's gotte…
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Hollywood Power Couples with Bowen Yang
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Ira and Louis discuss Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds and other Hollywood power couples, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ collab, Gena Rowlands’ iconic roles, Chappell Roan’s fame jitters, Tinashe’s new album, and Beyoncé’s new whiskey brand. Bowen Yang joins to discuss his Emmy nom for SNL and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, …
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The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago
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Over the next few days a host of heavy-hitters will give speeches thanking President Biden for his service and bigging-up incoming nominee Kamala Harris. Who could the surprise 'TBC' guest to close the convention be? The Commerce Commission has released its final report on banking in New Zealand. What are their recommendations? Comedian Tom Sainsbu…
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Karen Patel, "Craft as a Creative Industry" (Routledge, 2024)
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How can we diversify the creative industries? In Craft as a Creative Industry (Routledge, 2024), Karen Patel, an Associate Professor in Media and Director of the Centre for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts (CEDIA) at Birmingham City University, examines the craft industries of Australia and the UK to show new ways of organising these c…
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Joe Biden takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention—after an interminable pre-program that pushes him out of prime time—and tells the adoring crowd that it's time for Kamala Harris to finish the work he started. Hillary Clinton calls on history, AOC leans into the dignity of work, and Steve Kerr promises to say "Night night" to Donald T…
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Sarah Pardus: A Marathon Goal Met, with Girls On the Run
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Just this year, 2024, Sarah Pardus realized a goal that she'd been aiming toward for a decade: she ran the Boston Marathon. While her road to that finish line was full of twists and turns, it was also a full-circle moment. It both begins and ends with the terrific organization Girls on the Run (GOTR). Sarah's first organized run training came at a …
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Some exciting news to share. The stuff whanau is set to get just a little bit bigger, with Paddy Gower joining the team. Paddy is one of New Zealand’s most well-known journalists, with stints as Newshub’s political editor, and as a National Correspondent before bagging his own show: Paddy Gower has issues. His time on our screens came to an end wit…
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Political leaders join Koroneihana celebrations at Tūrangawaewae Marae
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The annual week-long celebration of the coronation of the Māori King Tūheitia - known as the Koroneihana - is underway at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia. Leaders from most political parties, ACT being a notable exception, were in attendance on Monday. The Paralympics TikTok account has courted controversy by publishing content that some say moc…
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A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates Jr. (RE-RELEASE)
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Please enjoy this re-release of a past episode of For the Ages. New episodes will return Fall 2024. Henry Louis Gates Jr. has helped reshape the nation’s collective understanding of the legacy of slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the ongoing struggle for racial equality. The storied filmmaker, literary scholar, journalist, cultural cri…
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The reckoning of Louis van Schoor. Can justice be done or would he be cleared of the killings? This is the inside story of what was one of South Africa’s biggest criminal trials – van Schoor faces multiple charges of murder. We hear the original audio tapes from the courtroom. The police said that he was justified in using maximum force. Since this…
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Drink driving crackdown: More breath testing coming to a roadside near you
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Expect more roadside breath testing than ever before, with the Government laying out its plan to bring down the road toll. New Zealand’s new Chief Human Rights Commissioner defends his appointment, after concerns about his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict and transgender people. And we have expert tips for how young kids can safely enjoy screen ti…
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Carole Ammann, "Women, Agency, and the State in Guinea: Silent Politics" (Routledge, 2020)
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Women, Agency, and the State in Guinea: Silent Politics (Routledge, 2020) examines how women in Guinea articulate themselves politically within and outside institutional politics. It documents the everyday practices that local female actors adopt to deal with the continuous economic, political, and social insecurities that emerge in times of politi…
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Vanessa S. Oliveira, "Slave Trade and Abolition: Gender, Commerce, and Economic Transition in Luanda" (U Wisconsin Press, 2021)
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Well into the early nineteenth century, Luanda, the administrative capital of Portuguese Angola, was one of the most influential ports for the transatlantic slave trade. Between 1801 and 1850, it served as the point of embarkation for more than 535,000 enslaved Africans. In the history of this diverse, wealthy city, the gendered dynamics of the mer…
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On the final episode of this season of The Wilderness, Jon is joined by UCLA political scientist Lynn Vavreck and senior Harris campaign advisor David Plouffe. Lynn and Jon discuss why, despite all of this election's wild changes, Lynn is still expecting a close outcome in November and then David Plouffe sits down with Jon to talk about what we can…
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Season 9 Episode 3: The Best 10 Countries to Live After Retirement.
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Dreaming of Retirement?: Let's check out the best 10 countries to live in while drinking this limited edition Australian wine. The Wine of the Day: Kings of Prohibition Red Blend from Australia Vintage of 2021. Credits to: Discover Globe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casanova-the-comedian/support…
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More and more Republicans are asking Donald Trump if it might be possible for him to stop the personal attacks on Kamala Harris and focus on a persuasive message. His answer? Absolutely not. In yet another country club press conference, Trump says he's "entitled to personal attacks" because he doesn't respect Harris, calls her stupid, and rants abo…
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Bonus: Jeff Wilson previews the AB's v Argentina 2nd test
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Four tests into his All Blacks coaching career and Scott Robertson is already under pressure after a surprising loss to Argentina in Wellington last weekend. The focus now shifts to Fortress Eden Park tomorrow evening where the AB's much-talked about unbeaten run will be under threat. Can Argentina become the first international team to win there s…
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The murder trial that has captivated the nation is halfway through its scheduled six week timeframe, though it remains to be seen how long it will actually run for. We review week three's developments. Formerly known as monkeypox, the mpox virus is spreading through Africa. The outbreak is concerning enough that the World Health Organisation has de…
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Jon and guest host David Axelrod discuss Donald Trump's struggles to define Kamala Harris, his rambling interview with Elon Musk, and why the Trump campaign keeps letting their candidate run his mouth so much. Then, they look at Trump and Harris's competing economic messages, how Tim Walz is faring out on the trail, and what the Harris team needs t…
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Meth-laced lollies delivered in Auckland City Mission food parcels
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The Auckland City Mission is contacting up to 400 people after meth disguised as lollies was sent out in food parcels. The drug was discovered when a parcel recipient said the pineapple-flavoured Rinda-branded lolly tasted funny. The war in Ukraine rolls on but in an unexpected twist Ukraine has launched an offensive attack inside Russian territory…
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Crystal Wilkinson, "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks" (Clarkson Potter, 2023)
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Poet Laureate of Kentucky Crystal Wilkinson’s food memoir, Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks (Clarkson Potter, 2023), honors her kitchen ghosts, five generations of Black Appalachian women. She contends, “The concept of the kitchen ghost came to me years ago, when I realized that my …
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Au Revoir, Paris Games with Michelle Collins and Billy Magnussen
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Humble Emmy-nominee Louis Virtel is joined by guest co-host Michelle Collins to wade through a week’s worth of pop culture drama, including Quentin Tarantino shading George Clooney, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles losing her bronze medal, Pat Sajak returning for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, the alleged feud embroiling the box-office hit It Ends With U…
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For the first time in four years the Reserve Bank has lowered its Official Cash Rate. The rate is now 5.25%, down from the 5.5% it had been at since May last year. The Reserve Bank's target range for inflation is between one and three per cent and with the rate falling to 3.3% last month, many felt the time was right for the OCR to follow suit. Maj…
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Spotlight on the Reserve Bank: Will the OCR come down today?
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The Reserve Bank takes centre stage as it releases its latest official cash rate today. The rate is currently at 5.5%, and hasn't dropped since May last year, but economists are divided about whether or not we'll see a drop. We've nabbed one to tell us what he thinks will happen. New Zealand's genetic engineering ban will end from next year Science…
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Kamala Harris pulls ahead in three key swing states as Donald Trump continues to flail and fume to donors and supporters. JD Vance tries to go on the attack in a trio of network interviews on Sunday, but things don't go quite as planned. Then, as Harris starts laying out her own policy agenda, the officially defunct Project 2025 ends up back in the…
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Exploring Tyranny through Poetry with Leah Umansky
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Tyranny comes in many forms. But Leah Umansky uses her art—poetry—to remind us that whether the tyrant is personal, societal, or political—resistance is possible. Leah Umansky is a poet, writer, artist and writing coach. She has been an educator for over 15 years and teaches 8th and 10th grade English at a private school in New York. She is also th…
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Micha Powell: An Olympian's Transformative Race Experiences and Book: Sprinting through Setbacks
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Olympian, professional 400-meter runner for New Balance, and now author Micha Powell tells her running journey through a series of transformative racing stories. Micha's first book, Sprinting through Setbacks: An Olympian's Guide to Overcoming Self Doubt and Imposture Syndrome, came out in July 2023. It highlights big racing and life lessons Micha …
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They have been used controversially in cities like London, now Aotearoa is set to get a taste of congestion charges. The idea is that they will make people rethink how and when they use some of our most clogged up roads but will they work? National Blood Donor Week is on at the moment. This year the focus is on bolstering our dwindling plasma stock…
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Aimee Louise Middlemiss, "Invisible Labours: The Reproductive Politics of Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss in England" (Berghahn Books, 2024)
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Tracing women’s experiences of miscarriage and termination for foetal anomaly in the second trimester, before legal viability, shows how such events are positioned as less ‘real’ or significant when the foetal being does not, or will not, survive. Invisible Labour: The Reproductive Politics of Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss in England (Berghahn, 2…
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The Apartheid Killer: 4. The hunter becomes the hunted
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Can the reign of terror of Louis van Schoor be stopped? There was a state of emergency in South Africa and resistance to the apartheid regime had intensified. A coalition of activists had him in their sights. African National Congress supporters, lawyers and journalists were fighting to bring the apartheid system to an end and, in turn, bring mass …
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Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from the OlympicsBy Stuff Audio
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