Best Martin Wong Podcasts (2024)

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Cork Talk with David Baverstock 39:54

4h ago39:54

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David Baverstock grew up in South Australia, but emigrated to Portugal for love and wine. He started out in the Douro Valley, before moving to the more southerly Alentejo, where he now works for the Winestone Group. Our insightful chat covered his time in Beaujolais with Marcel Lapierre, Portugal’s 250 indigenous grape varieties, how the country’s …

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S1E13: Why does it feel like Singaporeans are angry all the time? 8:02

7m ago8:02

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What triggers one’s frustrations in Singapore? Even the smallest inconvenience can spark irritation, making it feel like we’re always on the edge of our temper. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Murals and HDB block patterns, poor service, bad food, long queues, queue…

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Alonso Duralde, "Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film" (Running Press Adult, 2024) 59:40

2h ago59:40

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Film critic Alonso Duralde and I talk his new book, Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film (Running Press, 2024), including some fascinating anecdotes, case studies, and watershed moments in queer cinematic history, not to mention its creators, its stars, its detractors, and its various ebbs and flows -- fr…

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S1E19: A look back at Paris Olympics 2024 with Max Maeder 30:01

1d ago30:01

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ST sports reporters and the SG bronze medalist look back at memorable moments in the Paris Olympics. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. History was made on Aug 9, 2024, when kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder became Singapore’s youngest Olympic medallist after he clinched a bronze in the F…

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Ana Raquel Minian, “Undocumented Lives: The Untold Story of Mexican Migration” (Harvard UP, 2018) 1:05:35

3h ago1:05:35

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In the 1970s, the Mexican government acted to alleviate rural unemployment by supporting the migration of able-bodied men. Millions crossed into the United States to find work that would help them survive as well as sustain their families in Mexico. They took low-level positions that few Americans wanted and sent money back to communities that depe…

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Zoë Bossiere, "Cactus Country: A Boyhood Memoir" (Abrams Press, 2024) 53:29

1d ago53:29

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Today, I interview Zoë Bossiere about Cactus Country: A Boyhood Memoir (Abrams Press, 2024). Bossiere is writer from Tucson, Arizona. They are the managing editor of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction, as well as the coeditor of two anthologies: The Best of Brevity and The Lyric Essay as Resistance. Today, we talk about their debut m…

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S1E17: The art of picking out a good job fast 30:27

2d ago30:27

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A well-written job description helps employers and jobseekers find the right fit. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. The job search is never easy, with limited time and lots of ground to cover. This means it is important to be able to suss out, with confidenc…

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S1E45: Are you paying too much for your resale HDB flat? 18:54

2d ago18:54

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Two HDB resale flats had listing prices of $2 million in May, which were debunked by the authorities for being misleading and unrealistic. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests. The authorities sat up and paid attention when a jumbo flat in Sengkang was put up for sale…

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Future of Web3 Messaging - Harsh Rajat's journey with Push Protocol 1:11:18

2d ago1:11:18

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In this exciting 38th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the world of Web3 communication with Harsh Rajat, the founder of Push Protocol. Harsh shares his journey from creating a successful mobile browser app to becoming a pioneer in Web3 notifications and messaging.Discover how Push Protocol is solving the engagement …

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Eric Hoyt, "Ink-Stained Hollywood: The Triumph of American Cinema’s Trade Press" (U California Press, 2022) 1:11:29

2d ago1:11:29

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For the first half of the twentieth century, no American industry boasted a more motley and prolific trade press than the movie business—a cutthroat landscape that set the stage for battle by ink. In 1930, Martin Quigley, publisher of Exhibitors Herald, conspired with Hollywood studios to eliminate all competing trade papers, yet this attempt and e…

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786: Food and Family with Michaele Weissman, Barkha Cardoz and Chef Pierre Thiam 49:19

4d ago49:19

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This week, we have stories centered around food, love, and legacy. First, we talk with author Michaele Weissman about meeting her husband's family for the first time, tasting his mother's bread, and later learning its significance and how it represented her husband's life. Her latest book is The Rye Bread Marriage: How I Found Happiness with a Part…

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Cork Talk with Martín Kaiser 41:32

5d ago41:32

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Martín Kaiser excels as both a viticulturist and a winemaker. Born and brought up in Mendoza, where he still works and lives, he has transformed the reds and whites of Doña Paula since he arrived in 2006, taking them back to their roots. Our fascinating chat covered everything from vegetarianism to climbing mountains, calcium carbonate to the joys …

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S1E28: Kamala Harris and Indo-Americans’ stunning rise in US national life 19:00

6d ago19:00

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We chat with Mayank Chhaya, Chicago-based veteran chronicler of the Indian diaspora, on Kamala Harris’s appeal and chances in the upcoming Nov 5 US presidential election. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with the ve…

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Identity-based blockchain: Accumulate's Innovative Approach to Identity, Performance and Security 2:13:07

7d ago2:13:07

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In this enlightening 37th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Paul Snow, CEO of IDD Labs and lead architect of Accumulate Network and Jay Smith, VP of Development of IDD Labs, to explore the innovation behind Accumulate Network. Paul shares his journey from his days creating the rules engine for the state of Texas to …

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S1E126: The difference between Asian and Caucasian skin 32:54

7d ago32:54

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How effective are your skincare products? Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. We all want to look as young and as healthy as possible, and one way to do so is to have healthy skin. But, as we age, our skin becomes thinner, less elastic and more dry and sensitive. Th…

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Tore C. Olsson, "Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past" (St. Martin's Press, 2024) 1:15:43

7d ago1:15:43

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Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they’ve been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's…

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S1E1: Sumiko At 60: Former actor Edmund Chen and daughter Yixin on ageism 36:50

8d ago36:50

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Synopsis: Listen to audio snippets as The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan, who turns 60 this year, finds out the challenges to growing older as she confronts her own negative attitudes about ageing. Despite the 38-year age gap between former actor Edmund Chen, 62, and his Gen Z daughter Yixin, the bond between father and daughter is warm…

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S1E32: Can mid-lifers use social media to boost dormant careers? 20:51

9d ago20:51

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Can mid-lifers breathe new life into stale careers with social media? Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life. Will a leap into social media rain new work opportunities for a stale middle-age career? Will being on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Ins…

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Yiman Wang, "To Be an Actress: Labor and Performance in Anna May Wong's Cross-Media World" (U California Press, 2024) 1:00:16

9d ago1:00:16

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Between 1919 and 1961, pioneering Chinese American actress Anna May Wong established an enduring legacy that encompassed cinema, theatre, radio, and American television. Born in Los Angeles, yet with her US citizenship scrutinised due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, Wong—a defiant misfit—innovated nuanced performances to subvert the racism and sexism…

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S1E128: Hundreds of dams endangering the Mekong 21:56

10d ago21:56

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In the quest for renewable hydropower, indiscriminate dam building in the basin of the Mekong is changing the landscape and negatively impacting local communities and ecosystems. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Uni…

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785: What Is a National Dish With Anya von Bremzen and Argentina’s National Drink, Mate 49:35

11d ago49:35

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This week, we take a close look into what makes a national cuisine. Anya von Bremzen talks about her most recent book, National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home. We get into the history, culture, and theories behind the popularization of dishes, from researching the “correct” way to make pot-au-feu in Franc…

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Cork Talk with Queena Wong 42:06

11d ago42:06

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Queena Wong got interested in wine when she moved from Australia to London to work in finance in her mid-twenties. A passionate collector, she also has a well-honed talent for connecting people, acting as a Fairy Wine Godmother. Through her company Curious Vines, she has campaigned for greater diversity, inclusion and equality within the wine indus…

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S1E12: What makes a National Day song a classic? Tell us your favourites 5:09

11d ago5:09

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Is it catchy lyrics, a snappy beat, or is there something else that captures the Singaporean heart? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Why do some songs, basking under the golden glow of nostalgia, come back year after year, and why do others fade from the public consc…

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S1E35: Micro-drama boom: In this town, Chinese youths chase their showbiz dreams 13:04

12d ago13:04

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Hengdian, in Zhejiang province, is booming as the location set for two-thirds of China’s period dramas. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. They come with stars in their eyes, hoping to become the next Fan Bingb…

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Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 4: Old Friends w/ Luke Newton & Jack Murphy 34:30

12d ago34:30

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Welcome to a special 4 episode rebroadcast of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. For the entire season, subscribe to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast The ever exciting part one finale brings proposals, cut-ins, and a carriage ride that you’re still talking about. Host Gabi Collins sits down with Luke Newton, the Eligible Bachelor himself, and longti…

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S1E15: Why Singaporeans should expect a lot from the transport system 20:51

13d ago20:51

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From the evolution of MRT lines to buses, wider cycling paths and committing to being “car-lite”, our veteran transport reporter tells all. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. In the second part of the conversation, COE Watch host Lee Nian Tjoe hosts lo…

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Stephen J. Pyne, "Pyrocene Park: A Journey Into the Fire History of Yosemite National Park" (U Arizona Press, 2023) 1:09:37

14d ago1:09:37

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How is Yosemite National Park a microcosm for our warming, fire-driven, world? Arizona State University emeritus professor Stephen Pyne answers that question in Pyrocene Park: A Journey Into the Fire History of Yosemite National Park (U Arizona Press, 2023). Pyne frames the fire history of Yosemite National Park around a three day hike he and a tea…

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Quantum-Resistant Blockchain: Securing the Future of Crypto with Duncan Wong from Abelian Foundation 1:19:32

15d ago1:19:32

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In this mind-boggling 36th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Dr. Duncan Wong, founder of Abelian Foundation, to explore the fascinating intersection of quantum computing and blockchain technology.Duncan shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, including his groundbreaking work in cryptography that influ…

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Derek Taira, "Forward without Fear: Native Hawaiians and American Education in Territorial Hawai'i, 1900-1941" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 52:17

17d ago52:17

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During Hawai‘i’s territorial period (1900–1959), Native Hawaiians resisted assimilation by refusing to replace Native culture, identity, and history with those of the United States. By actively participating in U.S. public schools, Hawaiians resisted the suppression of their language and culture, subjection to a foreign curriculum, and denial of th…

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Justin B. Stein, "Alternate Currents: Reiki’s Circulation in the Twentieth-Century North Pacific" (U Hawaii Press, 2023) 56:56

17d ago56:56

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In the second half of the twentieth century, Reiki went from an obscure therapy practiced by a few thousand Japanese and Japanese Americans to a global phenomenon. By the early twenty-first century, people in nearly every corner of the world have undergone the initiations that authorize them to channel a cosmic energy—known as Reiki—to heal body, m…

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784: All American Summer with Stacey Mei Yan Fong, Jamie Loftus, and Bricia Lopez 50:20

18d ago50:20

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This week we have everything you need for summer. First up, it’s Stacey Mei Yan Fong with her new book, 50 Pies, 50 States. Stacey decided to commemorate all 50 states in the most American way she could imagine-through their pies! Everything from fruity to savory to salty pies, and she left us with her take on the Minnesota state pie, a Corn Dog-Ho…

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Cork Talk with Giorgi Dakishvili 40:19

18d ago40:19

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Giorgi Dakisivhili is one of Georgia’s most accomplished winemakers, a man who’s equally comfortable employing historic and modern techniques. One of a family of oenologists, he studied in the Ukraine and California before returning to his native Kakheti region, where he set up Dakishvili Family Vineyards. Our wide-ranging conversation covered ever…

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S1E111: Why Myanmar’s crisis scuppers India’s Act East Policy 29:24

19d ago29:24

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Hear why this policy is in jeopardy on several levels, including the risk of being outmanoeuvred and encircled by China in its near east. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. It may have been called a “forgot…

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Steven Powell, "Love Me Fierce In Danger: The Life of James Ellroy" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 1:00:37

19d ago1:00:37

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Love Me Fierce In Danger: The Life of James Ellroy (Bloomsbury, 2023) is the story of James Ellroy, one of the most provocative and singular figures in American literature. The so-called “Demon Dog of Crime Fiction,” Ellroy enjoys a celebrity status and notoriety that few authors can match. However, traumas from the past have shadowed his literary …

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Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 3: Forces Of Nature w/ Andrew Ahn & Sam Phillips 52:11

19d ago52:11

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Welcome to a special 4 episode rebroadcast of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. For the entire season, subscribe to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast Episode three: Forces Of Nature features a ball, a hot air balloon festival, two love triangles, and a steamy dream. There’s a lot going on! Host Gabi Collins is joined by director of episodes three an…

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S1E14: Why non-drivers are also paying the price of high COEs 37:27

20d ago37:27

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A veteran transport reporter tells us what can be done to bring down COE prices and how to buy a new car. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. In the first of a two-part conversation, COE Watch host Lee Nian Tjoe speaks with Christopher Tan, senior trans…

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S1E13: Hongjoin - Komorebi (Live) 4:18

21d ago4:18

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Hear home-grown singer-songwriter Hongjoin's intimate live studio take of the title track from his sophomore album released recently, Komorebi. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Listen to Hongjoin talk about his musical jour…

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S1E13: How young Singaporean singer Hongjoin aims to make his mark in the US 29:32

21d ago29:32

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Hear how Spotify's Radar programme has helped expose home-grown singer-songwriter Hongjoin. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 13th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean singer-songwriter Hongjoin. The 22-year-old, whose music…

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Episode 52 - Striking Knife Gold - Jim Sornberger 2:16:22

22d ago2:16:22

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I find that every time I talk to the old guard of knifemaker, how fortunate I am to be in a time where knowledge is so accessible. For the pioneers in custom and handmade knives, every ounce of knowledge could be attributes to an egregious amount of "want to", in order to get anything done. For the OG knifemaker that's stood the test of time like J…

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S1E127: Every tool in the climate shed: How CO2 removal is a step towards net-zero 25:44

24d ago25:44

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As more carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, the urgency is growing for safe and sustainable methods to remove this main greenhouse gas from the air to limit the impact of climate change. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to c…

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Pekka Hämäläinen, "Lakota America: A New History of Indigenous Power" (Yale UP, 2019) 40:02

24d ago40:02

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The names of Red Cloud, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse are often readily recognized among many Americans. Yet the longer, dynamic history of the Lakota - a history from which these three famous figures were created - remains largely untold. In Lakota America: A New History of Indigenous Power (Yale, 2019), historian Pekka Hämäläinen, author of The C…

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807: Off the Beaten Path – Exploring Southern France with authors Steve Hoffman and Rebekah Peppler 50:17

25d ago50:17

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we talk about life and food in Southern France. First, we sit down with Steve Hoffman to talk about his latest memoir, A Season for That, about his journey from Minnesota to the South of France with his entire family to live a romanticized French life. It turned o…

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Cork Talk with Pieter Walser 40:50

28d ago40:50

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Pieter Walser is one of the wine industry’s great mavericks. Surfer, artist and creator, he’s the man behind some of the Cape’s most distinctive labels, famous for brands such as Family Murder, Little William and Moment of Silence. I caught up with him from his home near the ocean to chat about surfing, epilepsy, old vines, white gloves, adventurou…

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S1E34: Japan fights to save its beloved bookshops 19:27

26d ago19:27

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Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry wants to take action to get people to return to brick-and-mortar stores. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. The Japanese are sent…

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Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 2: How Bright The Moon w/ Hannah Dodd, Martins Imhangbe & Emma Naomi 33:41

26d ago33:41

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Welcome to a special 4 episode rebroadcast of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. For the entire season, subscribe to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast New faces are popping up all over the ton this season! In the companion episode to How Bright the Moon, Host Gabi Collins chats with new cast member Hannah Dodd about bringing the shyest Bridgerton, Fr…

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S1E11: The FOMO over old buildings in Singapore 41:58

26d ago41:58

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Is our celebration of old buildings, or even old-school businesses, a little too late? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. In the last few months before Peace Centre closed in 2024, people flocked to the Sophia Road mall to soak up the vibes. Golden Mile Complex in Beac…

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Maple Finance: Bridging Traditional and Crypto Lending with Martin De Rijke, Growth Lead 57:42

27d ago57:42

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In this 35th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the world of crypto lending with Martin de Rijke, the growth lead at Maple Finance. Martin shares his journey from traditional finance to the crypto space, and explains how Maple Finance is revolutionizing institutional lending through blockchain technology. Discover how…

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Jacob Lee, "Masters of the Middle Waters: Indian Nations and Colonial Ambitions Along the Mississippi" (Harvard UP, 2019) 1:33:50

1M ago1:33:50

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America’s waterways were once the superhighways of travel and communication. Coursing through a central line across the landscape, with tributaries connecting the South to the Great Plains and the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River meant wealth, knowledge, and power for those who could master it. In Masters of the Middle Waters: Indian Nations and …

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James Mallery, "City of Vice: Transience and San Francisco's Urban History, 1848-1917" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 1:05:11

30d ago1:05:11

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San Francisco began its American life as a city largely made up of transient men, arriving from afar to participate in the gold rush and various attendant enterprises. This large population of men on the move made the new and booming city a hub of what "respectable" easterners considered vice: drinking, gambling, and sex work, among other activitie…

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S1E26: Analysing Catalist: A segment of the Singapore market 13:03

30d ago13:03

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What are the strengths and weaknesses as of today, since the Catalist board was set up in 2007? Synopsis: Senior columnist Ven Sreenivasan offers you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money. In this episode, Ven hosts Ong Hwee Li, the chief executive officer of SAC Capital. SAC specialises in areas like investment banking, corporate merger…

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