Best National Student Pride Podcasts (2025)

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Drugs policy: Who Does It Best? 1:00:47

1d ago1:00:47

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Should weed be legalised? What about heroin? Set aside any previously held opinions and prepare a far-out trip! In the final episode of 'Who Does It Best?' producer Wojciech is taking us across the landscape of Europe’s drug policies. From 90s Portugal to the coffee shops of Amsterdam to a little pit stop in Uruguay(!), we’re taking a deep dive int…

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Beyond the Echo Chamber: A Moderate Perspective on Journalism's Evolution with Warren Kinsella 39:56

3h ago39:56

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Join us for a provocative and unfiltered conversation with Warren Kinsella, the outspoken Canadian political strategist, lawyer, and author known for his uncompromising takes and decades spent in the trenches of journalism and politics. Kinsella doesn't just comment on the news—he aims to correct it, often putting himself at the center of the fight…

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Report from Novi Sad: Can students bring down a regime? 30:55

2d ago30:55

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We’re taking a momentary break from “Who Does It Best?” to take a trip to Serbia with producer Wojciech Oleksiak. Wojciech was on the ground in Novi Sad last weekend to report from the massive demonstration marking the one-year anniversary of the tragic accident at the city’s railway station. And if you’re not following this story, you should be. M…

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119. World Lemur Day 2025! (with Abby Ross & Jhoanny Rasojivola from TDARFAC) 1:11:01

6d ago1:11:01

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Happy World Lemur Day! This year we are celebrating with two amazing speakers from The Dr Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation - Abby Ross & Jhoanny Rasojivola! This dynamic duo are here to discuss reforestation, the challenges of conservation, the development of a new community hospital, how they are creating a new home for lemurs resc…

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Childcare policy: Who Does It Best? 58:42

6d ago58:42

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Childcare policy affects all of us at some point in our lives. And depending on where you live, your country’s parental leave and early-education policies can determine everything from what you do for a living to how you divide household labor to how you plan for your future. Reporters Maja Stepančič and Uršula Zaletelj took a whirlwind trip across…

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Housing policy: Who Does It Best? - Part 2 46:10

13d ago46:10

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Katz goes back to the drawing board. If the housing crisis is really about wealth inequality, doesn’t the policy we need to fix it… need to address wealth inequality? We go in deep, and what Katz finds makes us wonder: are we even having the right conversation when it comes to the housing crisis? If you're curious about where you stand on your coun…

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Housing policy: Who Does It Best? - Part 1 51:28

13d ago51:28

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Why is your rent so high? What are the policies that created this housing crisis, and what policies can get us out of it? This week we launch the first two parts of our new series, ‘Who Does It Best?’. At a time when many people feel like their governments are not taking care of them, we wondered: how do policies actually shape our daily lives? And…

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Who Does It Best? - A new miniseries, coming this week 1:16

16d ago1:16

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A new mini-series from The Europeans, landing in this feed later this week. From Paris to Breda, Rome to Reykjavik, ‘Who Does It Best?’ showcases some of Europe’s most successful policies—and offers a few lessons for other countries along the way.By Katy Lee and Dominic Kraemer

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Babiš is back 56:48

29d ago56:48

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It’s been a busy week for European politics, European protests, and European wallabies. In the midst of the madness, we caught up with Kateřina Šafaříková of Czech news outlet Seznam Zprávy, who filled us in on the Czech Republic’s recent parliamentary elections. Is the probable next Prime Minister, Andrej Babiš, likely to be an Orbán-esque thorn i…

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Are we all trapped in a transatlantic Truman Show? 54:22

1M ago54:22

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Can we talk about Trump’s culture war, Putin’s war on inclusivity, and just about everyone’s unwillingness to pay teachers fair wages—and giggle throughout? You better believe it. Nina Lamparski is back in the hosting chair, and strap in, listeners, because this week’s show is a *ride.* Our guest this week is the delightful and incisive political a…

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Should we be worried about Russian drones in NATO’s skies? 51:04

2M ago51:04

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There’s no denying it’s been a pretty dark week, but we’ve got a couple of bright spots for you. What could be a better job than dreaming up ways that Europe could be improved? That’s what this week’s guest, Johanna Fabrin, does each day at the Copenhagen think tank 21st Europe. Ahead of our miniseries Who Does It Best, Dominic sat down with Johann…

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Terrible week for ABBA 49:10

2M ago49:10

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The music industry is reeling due to what’s being called the 'largest intellectual property theft in history' — we’ll dig into the fight between Big Tech and the people who make the music. Meanwhile, Sweden’s new cultural canon has people fuming — not least because it leaves out ABBA. We’ll also hear from Der Spiegel’s Gunter Latsch about his chill…

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Canadian students speak freely about campus Jewish hate. 40:33

2M ago40:33

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Recent surveys reveal a concerning trend: Jewish students in Canadian post-secondary institutions feel suppressed. Many are afraid to be openly Jewish or express their views on the Middle East conflict. While some quietly hide their Star of David necklaces, others like Liat Schwartz and Michael Mandel are proudly displaying them, enduring acts of i…

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Why is the EU not acting on Gaza? 49:35

2M ago49:35

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This week, we’re dedicating the entire episode to Gaza. We have a lot of questions about the EU’s role in what’s happening there: Why is the EU not suspending trade with, or at the very least banning weapon sales to, Israel? Why is Israel being treated differently than the way Russia has been? And what will inaction mean for the credibility of the …

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A Shared Struggle: Harry LaForme, Canada's First Indigenous Court Judge, on First Nations and Jewish Communities. 52:11

2M ago52:11

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Join us for a powerful and eye-opening conversation with Harry Laforme, Canada's first Indigenous Court Judge. In this episode, we delve into his unique perspective as an advocate for both the Indigenous and Jewish communities, and how he recognizes the ancient and undeniable right to self-determination of the Jewish people in their ancestral homel…

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Three Rivers and a Sausage Fight 52:50

3M ago52:50

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It’s our second week of “cucumber season” programming, and fair warning: we’re really leaning into the late-summer goofiness. This week, we go hard on German gastronomy, with a deep dive into Europe’s declining alcohol consumption and a recap of the utterly absurd row over the origins of Bratwurst. Because we don’t want you to think we’ve totally l…

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Save the games! Preserve the bread! Guard your rabbits! 50:48

3M ago50:48

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Welcome back! We’re easing back into the swing of things after our summer holidays with a bit of “cucumber season” fare. It’s our regularly scheduled programming, just a little bit…sillier. This week, we take a peek into the world’s first “sourdough library” with Karl De Smedt, head of the Puratos Sourdough Institute. Karl gives us a taste of his u…

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The transgender pilot who survived the Nazis and set racing records 31:51

3M ago31:51

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Roberta Cowell, or Betty might have been born into a strict, religious family - but her history, is one with many lessons. She shows us that Trans+ people are more than just their identity. That Trans+ people deserve to tell their own stories. That, as Sabah Choudrey wrote in this year’s Trans+ History Week workbook lesson about her - “while positi…

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The trans man who funded gender affirming care when no-one else was 32:38

3M ago32:38

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Reed Erickson was an eccentric trans multimillionaire who transitioned in the US in the 1950s. Erickson’s access to wealth and relationship to trans healthcare went on to greatly shape how Western gender clinics developed from the 1960s onwards. In this episode, Vic Parsons explores that link, and unpacks what we can learn from the story of a vastl…

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The media and advertising industry's role in rising transphobia 26:44

3M ago26:44

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This year, for the first time since tracking of it began - Trans+ rights in Europe retracted, instead of grew. In the UK, hate crimes towards trans people are up nearly 1400% in the last decade. Meanwhile, as hate plays out on the streets - the addiction in some parts of the media to hateful, clickbait headlines that drive attention to news provide…

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Standing Tall: Yuval David's Unflinching Presence at Pride Despite Attacks For Being Jewish 40:38

4M ago40:38

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Join us as we connect with Yuval David, the Emmy Award-winning actor, host, director, and filmmaker, known for his work in film, television, and digital content. David is a prominent advocate and activist. The LGBTQ community has been particularly vocal about the Middle East crisis, leading advocate Yuval David to pivot much of his attention away f…

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Rewind: I'm gay, and this is how I overcame my homophobia 34:51

4M ago34:51

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First produced and published in 2018, in the British Podcast Awards nominated Season Two of QueerAF - Support our work After Sean Allsop produced this episode, one of his first paid documentary audio commissions, he’s gone on to have an illustrious career making documentaries for the BBC, The World Service, Virgin Radio, Absolute Radio: And a vast …

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How homos can reckon with the history we were never told 1:15:53

4M ago1:15:53

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Back on our feeds, the collaboration you've missed since 2020. We've loved collaborating with Historical Homos again, who have launched a podcast since we last worked with them to mark the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. In this episode, we bring you an introductory package, before handing the reigns over to Sebastian Hendra, for the usual Historica…

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118. Chasing Sunlight (with Mark David Boden & Fennella Humphreys) [Recorded Live at the National Museum Cardiff] 26:43

4M ago26:43

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Welcome to the final episode of ‘Songs of the Skies’! Today I am joined by Mark Boden and Fennella Humphries to discuss 'Chasing Sunlight'! This incredible piece of music tells the story of the Arctic Tern, and how it takes part in one of natures greatest and most epic quests! First, we will hear about Mark’s time learning from these birds on the I…

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117. Capturing the Joy of Birding on Film (with Isha Crichlow & Lynn Henderson) [Recorded Live in Newport] 42:52

4M ago42:52

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It is time for the third episode of 'Songs of the Skies'! Today, I am joined by Lynn Henderson and Isha Crichlow, two of the amazing musicians from Sinfonia Cymru. They are here to discuss the personal significance of bringing their loves of nature and music together. Alongside this, they also produced a lot of the visuals which were displayed behi…

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A Hindu Perspective on Combatting Bigotry, and Finding Common Ground. 51:42

4M ago51:42

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We spoke with Ragini Sharma, co-founder of COHHE (the Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education), to gain insights into the Hindu faith and explore the challenges they face in fostering common understanding.Every ethnic and religious group faces discrimination, both here in Canada and around the globe. The Common Voices podcast aims to bri…

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How do we tell Trans+ history, so we can all learn from it? 37:34

4M ago37:34

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This week we’re sharing the conversation we recorded at the Trans+ History Week community event 2025, with the theme: How do we tell our history, so we can all learn from it? It might have taken place back in May but, well lets face it even before this year’s Trans+ History Week, which is held in the first full week in May each year - the UK’s Supr…

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116. Hope is the Thing with Feathers (with Joy Becker and Darren Gallacher) 46:14

4M ago46:14

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Welcome back to ‘Songs of the Skies’, our series celebrating the intersection of music and conservation! Today I am joined by Joy Becker and Darren Gallacher to discuss their piece, 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers'. Sharing its name with the Emily Dickinson Poem, this performance told the stories of birds in a really exciting, emotive, and hopeful…

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Hungary's Pride ban goes up in smoke (and glitter) 55:50

4M ago55:50

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This year’s Budapest Pride was banned in March under the Orbán government’s contentious “child protection” law. Demonstrators were threatened with hefty fines for participating, and the government said it would employ facial-recognition technology to identify and potentially prosecute those who turned out to take part at the march on 28 June. Did t…

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115. Songs of the Skies (with Caroline Tress from Sinfonia Cymru) 30:51

4M ago30:51

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Welcome to ‘Songs of the Skies’! For those of you who don’t know, I was recently invited to Cardiff to host ‘Songs of the Skies’, a concert put on by Sinfonia Cymru. This 60 minute performance showcased 3 incredible pieces of music, all inspired by nature and wildlife. In this series, I will be taking you behind the scenes of that concert and explo…

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The Ballrooms from India to Wales getting tens across the board 22:50

4M ago22:50

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“Ballroom is liberation, it's queer history, it's trans history, it's power, it's fashion, it's sex, it's dance, it's music, it's love, it's hate, it's everything that you need in order to survive as a queer person in this world, especially as a queer person of colour.” You may know ballroom from the legendary show “Pose” or “Paris is Burning” but …

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The tension of the handkerchief - do you feel it too? 42:17

5M ago42:17

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CW: This episode contains themes of a sexual nature, including references to kink Who do you think you are? A universal tension exists in an acute way for trans people, our dependency on other people for recognition, part of how identity works is laid bare in the struggle for trans liberation. Perhaps not better explained by examinig not just any s…

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114. How to Build Community & Create Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ People (with CJ Greco, Teen Programs Manager at Lincoln Park Zoo) [Pangolin Pride] 1:17:06

5M ago1:17:06

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Today Jack is joined by CJ Greco to explore how to create inclusive, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people in nature. Jack and CJ discuss the challenges they have faced, how to deal with difficult questions and how they go about inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. This is the final episode of this year's #PangolinPride celebration. Thank…

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113. The Nuance of Songbird Conservation (with Alex Berryman, Senior Red List Officer for BirdLife International) [Pangolin Pride] 1:09:42

5M ago1:09:42

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Today I am joined by Alex Berryman, Senior Red List Officer for BirdLife International and member of the IUCN SSC Asian Songbird Trade Specialist Group! We talk about Alex's journey to birds and how everything from red list assessments to the conservation of songbirds needs a nuanced and thoughtful approach! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe t…

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The Ripple Effect: How the Iran-Israel Conflict Reshapes Syria with Rawan Osman 21:41

5M ago21:41

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Unlock the complexities of Middle East geopolitics. In this compelling episode, we delve deep into the escalating Iran-Israel war and Syria's new leadership plays a role. Join us as Rawan Osman (Lebanese-Syrian Activist) unravels the intricate web of alliances, and suggests how the blood on Iran's hands is reshaping the Syrian landscape. From the S…

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Toxic chemicals, abortion rights, and a Nazi-era train law 1:12:52

5M ago1:12:52

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Depending on where you are in Europe, your right to a safe abortion — and reproductive care in general — can vary dramatically. This week, we speak to pioneering abortion activist Rebecca Gomperts about why she's hopeful that we can fight back against these inequalities as well as crackdowns on abortion access in other parts of the world. We're als…

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112. Finding a Healthy Balance - Volunteering, Learning and Working in the Conservation Sector (with Ruairidh Alexander - MRes Student & Volunteer with RZSS) [Pangolin Pride] 52:51

5M ago52:51

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Today I am joined by the absolutely brilliant Ruairidh Alexander! Ruairidh is currently undertaking an MRes at Napier University, and works part time as a tutor. However, they also find the time to volunteer for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Ruairidh and I discuss how we can balance having a full time job and being invested and engaged …

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How to tell better LGBTQIA+ stories 49:37

5M ago49:37

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How can we use stories as part of the fight back against anti-LGBTQIA+ narratives? At an acute time for our community, stories are a powerful tool to unpack prejudice and set a better narrative for queer communities. But what can the media industry do differently, and how can we do this in the audio and podcast space? Join us for an insider goss lo…

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Could Europe switch off big tech's algorithms? 1:03:34

5M ago1:03:34

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The EU supposedly has some of the world's toughest laws regulating big tech. So why does it still feel like Europeans are being sucked into increasingly polarised online communities, and manipulated during our elections? Can we do anything about it? This week's guest, the Irish internet campaigner Johnny Ryan, argues that a pretty radical solution …

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What Canadians Need to Know about Israel with Ashley Waxman Bakshi 59:56

5M ago59:56

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In this powerful episode of Common Voices, host Justin Chow sits down with Ashley Waxman Bakshi, a Canadian-born beauty and lifestyle influencer turned outspoken advocate against antisemitism and misinformation. Now based in Israel, Ashley shares her journey from growing up detached from her Israeli-Jewish identity, to facing antisemitism at univer…

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Back when boys, played girls, pretending to be boys 29:11

5M ago29:11

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There perhaps isn’t a more British way, to say - gender is a construct - than with Shakespeare is there? So put aside your stack of sonnets, go stick on the kettle, brew a cuppa, and let Shevek Imogen Fodor tell you about the gender foolery that took place in Shakespearean England and ignited and already ember burning flame of gender diversity on s…

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111. What is Queer Ecology? (with Allison Payne & Aspen Ellis from the University of California, Santa Cruz) [Pangolin Pride] 53:44

5M ago53:44

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Today I am joined by Aspen Ellis and Allison Payne from the University of California, Santa Cruz! We are talking about sea birds, wind farms, elephant seals and the importance of teaching Queer Ecology! If you don’t know what Queer Ecology is, don’t worry, this incredible duo explain it all! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and…

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Is real change coming to Serbia? 43:08

5M ago43:08

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Serbia’s government has come under intense pressure since a deadly disaster at Novi Sad’s main railway station last November. Student-led protests have spiralled into a nation-wide resistance movement and for months, Serbians have been speaking out against corruption, a lack of accountability, and a culture of impunity in Aleksandar Vučić’s regime.…

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Without Lynn Conway, you wouldn't have a mobile phone 35:37

5M ago35:37

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Lynn Conway pioneered the technology that makes it possible to use the device you're about to listen to this podcast on now. She even coined a term for why her story has been forgotten, ignored and erased. With a contribution to computer science in almost parallel importance to Alan Turing, producer Chuck Copenspire explains the Connway Effect of w…

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110. Intersectional Environmentalism & the Power of Community! (with Isaias Hernandez, QueerBrownVegan) [Pangolin Pride] 58:17

5M ago58:17

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I am so excited to kick off this year's #PangolinPride with someone who I have admired for a very long time – Isaias Hernandez. You may know Isaias for their groundbreaking work as ‘QueerBrownVegan’. It was an honour to sit down and ask them about how they tell environmental stories, how their life led them to this career, and what inspires them! T…

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Hungary's plight, kids' rights, and Spargelzeit 56:58

5M ago56:58

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Asparagus, lesbian family rights and Viktor Orbán’s latest power plays: like all good meals, this podcast episode is perfectly balanced. German food writer Ursula Heinzelmann joins us to explain the ‘Spargelzeit’ phenomenon that sees foodies going nutty for asparagus at this time of year. We’re also taking a look at LGBTQ rights in Italy and unpack…

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Announcing 'Songs of the Skies' & Pangolin Pride 2025! 10:12

6M ago10:12

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Pangolin is coming to Cardiff! I will be on stage interviewing composers, musicians, and conservationists at an incredible concert hosted by Sinfonia Cymru. You can get your tickets here: https://sinfonia.cymru/programme/songs-of-the-skies-world-environment-day/ Also... PANGOLIN PRIDE IS BACK! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast a…

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What Building Bridges Truly Looks Like with Raheel Raza 54:31

6M ago54:31

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Join us for a conversation with Raheel Raza, a Pakistani Canadian journalist based here in Toronto. We'll be discussing the importance of respectful dialogue and speaking out against hate. INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: https://www.instagram.com/westsidegravy/CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AND THE PROGRAMS WE OFFER: https://alliedvoicesforisrael.org FOLLOW US: Instag…

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What the hell just happened in Romania (and at Eurovision)? 1:09:09

6M ago1:09:09

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Romania, Poland, Portugal... and of course, most importantly of all (?), Eurovision. It's been a huge week of voting across Europe! This week we're mostly diving into Romania's election drama with Codruţa Simina, a journalist with an extremely helpful specialism in online misinformation and disinformation. We're also tackling the controversy over I…

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Europe, an unfinished love story 17:52

6M ago17:52

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This week, a not-so-classic 'girl meets boy' story. Başak Layic, storyteller extraordinaire, reflects on what the European Dream looks like from the outside. This story was recorded live at SPUI25 in Amsterdam as part of 'Europe Up For Grabs?', an event organised for Europe Day 2025 by DutchCulture and the European Cultural Foundation. You can watc…

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