Best Rula Podcasts (2024)

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RULA LENSKA - My Colourful Life on Gorgeous Lives archives with Josephine Pembroke 46:31

12d ago46:31

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Rula Lenska on GORGEOUS LIVES “All my life I have run into excitement, danger and discovery.” Legendary red head, beauty and talented British born of aristocratic Polish descent actress and West London denizen tells Josephine about her most dangerous roles. Josephine is now addicted to Rock Follies. Listen here for Rula's life story.…

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TWIGGY - Her life, her fame, her fashion Radio Gorgeous Archives with Josephine Pembroke 26:35

15d ago26:35

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In the 1960s Twiggy was the most famous model on the globe. And she was as big as the Beatles and she was only 16. Hear Twiggy's story here on Radio Gorgeous. Twiggy tells us about growing up in Neasden, the madness of fame and her career as a model, film star, musical theatre star, and more. ALL MUSIC CHOSEN BY TWIGGY http://www.twiggylawson.co.uk…

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Shirley Conran - SUPERWOMAN - Radio Gorgeous Archives with Josephine Pembroke 55:03

15d ago55:03

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The late Shirley Conran tells us about her new book then quickly moves onto her whole life story. Shirley's early divorce, along with her innate and pragmatic design sense and a gift for teaching has driven Shirley Conran to do many things: free women from housework (Superwoman), teach girls about sex (Lace), demand a work/life balance and she has …

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Best Of: Alex Edelman on ‘Just For Us’ and comedy as “a high-wire, high-risk act” 34:43

21d ago34:43

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Alex Edelman has just won a Tony award for his Broadway solo stand-up show "Just for Us" that he also turned into a HBO special. In this encore presentation from April, Edelman talks about exploring antisemitism through humor in the hit show and why the special “felt conversant with the moment but also sort of an escape from” Hamas’s October 7 atta…

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Emma Bridgewater - Her life and Her pots with Josephine Pembroke on Radio Gorgeous Archives 24:29

20d ago24:29

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From the simple idea of wanting to create the perfect bowl and mug for her mum's dresser, Emma Bridgewater built the pottery empire she always dreamed of. The colourful, cheerful and practical ceramics have the same design she drew 30 years ago in her Brixton squat. She's come a long way since then and is off on another adventure. She talks to Jose…

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KATE ADIE - The Journalist - on Fighting on The Home Front and women and war by with Josephine Pembroke Radio Gorgeous Archives 24:23

26d ago24:23

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Kate Adie presents From Our Own Correspondent on BBC Radio 4. Kate talks to Josephine Pembroke interviews Kate about her book and her life as a very special correspondent. It became something of a joke in the British army that when Kate Adie arrived on the scene, the soldiers knew they were in trouble.The BBC’s chief news correspondent became one o…

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WAR PAINT - Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubenstein the makeup wars by Lindsay Woodhead with Josephine Pembroke Radio Gorgeous Archives 50:55

25d ago50:55

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We love makeup, it gives us confidence – a splurge at the make up counter cheers us up. And, we are always hoping to find that miracle in the jar. Lindy Woodhead and the has written a book about the creation of the beauty industry as we know it. Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubenstein may have been on your mother’s dressing table, but I bet you have …

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LAURA ASHLEY A Life in Design by Anne Sebba - Radio Gorgeous Archives with Josephine Pembroke 35:34

26d ago35:34

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LAURA ASHLEY A Life in Design by Anne Sebba with Josephine Pembroke Laura Ashley’s vision was very different from the retailing conglomerate we knew. Laura Ashley had a vision: Go back home and create hand made cotton clothes dyed with natural colours and made up in her own factory in rural wales. She gave jobs to the community especially women who…

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Deborah Lipstadt on the rise of antisemitism, threats to democracy and lessons from history 29:48

26d ago29:48

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Historian and special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the spike in antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, her role at the State Department, her scholarship about the Holocaust and the lessons of the past for today.Conversation recorded on Thursd…

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Best Of: Alicia Roth Weigel on new documentary about intersex community 30:39

1M ago30:39

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Following its success as a 45th annual Telly Award winner in the DEI category, we revisit a 2023 conversation with Alicia Roth Weigel, an activist profiled in “Every Body," a new documentary exploring the lives of intersex people who are born with a combination of male and female biological traits as she discusses the intersex community, gender ide…

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Hoa Xuande on his breakout role in 'The Sympathizer' and his journey from Australia to Hollywood 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Actor Hoa Xuande, star of the new espionage thriller "The Sympathizer," talks about his role as a double agent in the miniseries, how the show reexamines the Vietnam war through the Vietnamese perspective and how growing up in Australia led him on a path to "figure out who he really is."Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 23 2024.…

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Robert Kagan on his latest book 'Rebellion,' and why a country led by Trump would be 'frightening' 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Historian and Washington Post editor at large Robert Kagan joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the stakes in the 2024 presidential election, the historical parallels to this moment in American politics and what he calls the “anti-liberal rebellion.”Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 16, 2024.…

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Brené and Barrett reflect on the "Living Beyond Human Scale" Podcast Series 44:14

2M ago44:14

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In this episode Brené and Barrett discuss their learnings on AI and social media and some of their favorite nuggets from each of the guests in the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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Ep 173 Knicks go back to MSG tied 2-2! 1:29:04

2M ago1:29:04

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The GUK family talk about games 3 & 4 vs the Pacers! Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Follow us on Twitter: @GuardUpKnicks @ApolloReed @AndreJalil @GUKRick @regularjoe1084 Follow us on IG: @GuardUpKnicks @theeapollo122 @AndreJalil @Rick_D_Rula_GUK @regularjoe1084 Add us on Facebook: Guard Up Knicks…

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The state of global press freedom and the threats to democracy 25:10

2M ago25:10

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During Washington Post Live's World Press Freedom Day event on May 3, Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Clayton Weimers, executive director of RSF USA and president and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Stephen Capus assess the state of global press freedom, ensuring the safety for journalists around the world, the …

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Ep 172 Knicks vs Pacers Game 1 Postgame LIVE! 1:41:46

2M ago1:41:46

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The GUK family talk about game 1 vs the Pacers. Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Follow us on Twitter: @GuardUpKnicks @ApolloReed @AndreJalil @GUKRick @regularjoe1084 Follow us on IG: @GuardUpKnicks @theeapollo122 @AndreJalil @Rick_D_Rula_GUK @regularjoe1084 Add us on Facebook: Guard Up Knicks…

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Percival Everett on reimagining ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ 27:43

2M ago27:43

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Acclaimed author Percival Everett joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about Everett’s latest novel, “James,” which reexamines Jim from Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” in an attempt to give the character “control of his own story.” Everett also tackles the issue of book bans across the country, Twain’s use of the …

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Jon Bon Jovi on a new Hulu docuseries and the 40th anniversary of his band's debut album 29:13

3M ago29:13

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Legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi of the band Bon Jovi, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the group’s new Hulu docuseries, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which chronicles their journey from Jersey Shore clubs to some of the largest stages in the world, their trials and triumphs, what their legacy means and the 4…

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Futurist Amy Webb on What's Coming (and What's Here) 1:13:43

3M ago1:13:43

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Quantitative futurist Amy Webb talks to us about the three technologies that make up the "super cycle" that we're all living through right now: artificial intelligence, wearable devices, and biotechnology, and why, despite the unnerving change, we still need to do some serious future planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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Ep 171 Knicks vs 76ers Game 1 Recap! 1:36:03

3M ago1:36:03

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The GUK family talk about the finish to the season and what to expect in the playoffs. Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Follow us on Twitter: @GuardUpKnicks @ApolloReed @AndreJalil @GUKRick @regularjoe1084 Follow us on IG: @GuardUpKnicks @theeapollo122 @AndreJalil @Rick_D_Rula_GUK @regularjoe1084 Add us on Facebook: Guard Up Knicks…

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Ep 170 Knicks End of Season Review! 55:55

3M ago55:55

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The GUK family talk about the finish to the season and what to expect in the playoffs. Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Follow us on Twitter: @GuardUpKnicks @ApolloReed @AndreJalil @GUKRick @regularjoe1084 Follow us on IG: @GuardUpKnicks @theeapollo122 @AndreJalil @Rick_D_Rula_GUK @regularjoe1084 Add us on Facebook: Guard Up Knicks…

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Best Of: Colin Jost on his journey to SNL and the power of comedy 25:35

3M ago25:35

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Longtime SNL cast member Colin Jost will be hosting this year's White House correspondents’ dinner. We revisit a 2020 conversation with Jost about how he has used the power of the written word and comedy to get through life’s challenges and some of the poignant events that have shaped him.Conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on July 20, 2…

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New York Times Journalists Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller on "A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men" 1:10:37

3M ago1:10:37

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Brené interviews New York Times journalists Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller, who talk about their investigation into girl influencers and what's driving the larger influencer culture across social media. This is the fourth episode in our series on the possibilities and costs of living beyond human scale. Please note: As part of thi…

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Ep 169 Knicks Weekly Recap Live! 53:56

3M ago53:56

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The GUK family talk about this week in Knicks universe. Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Follow us on Twitter: @GuardUpKnicks @ApolloReed @AndreJalil @GUKRick @regularjoe1084 Follow us on IG: @GuardUpKnicks @theeapollo122 @AndreJalil @Rick_D_Rula_GUK @regularjoe1084 Add us on Facebook: Guard Up Knicks…

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Alex Edelman on ‘Just for Us’ and the state of Jewish comedy 35:24

3M ago35:24

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on April 3, comedian Alex Edelman talks about his HBO comedy special “Just for Us,” how it became “conversant with the times” in the aftermath of Oct. 7, the mechanics of his comedy and why he’s decided to stop doing the routine.By The Washington Post

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Dr. S. Craig Watkins on Why AI’s Potential to Combat or Scale Systemic Injustice Still Comes Down to Humans 1:13:45

3M ago1:13:45

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In this episode, Brené and Craig discuss what is known in the AI community as the “alignment problem” — who needs to be at the table in order to build systems that are aligned with our values as a democratic society? And, when we start unleashing these systems in high stakes environments like education, healthcare, and criminal justice, what guardr…

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Adam Bry on the future of drones at home and in the battlefield 23:36

3M ago23:36

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 21, Skydio CEO Adam Bry talks about the prominence of China in the drone industry, why it threatens U.S. national security, and how the company’s drones are being used both in Ukraine and here in the United States.By The Washington Post

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Dr. William Brady on Social Media, Moral Outrage and Polarization 1:05:30

4M ago1:05:30

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This is the second episode in our series on the possibilities and costs of living beyond human scale. In this episode, Brené and William discuss group behavior on social media and how we show up with each other online versus offline. We’ll also learn about the specific types of content that fuel algorithms to amplify moral outrage and how they tie …

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Ep 168 Knicks Weekly Recap Live! 1:35:36

4M ago1:35:36

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The GUK family talk about this week in Knicks universe. Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Follow us on Twitter: @GuardUpKnicks @ApolloReed @AndreJalil @GUKRick @regularjoe1084 Follow us on IG: @GuardUpKnicks @theeapollo122 @AndreJalil @Rick_D_Rula_GUK @regularjoe1084 Add us on Facebook: Guard Up Knicks…

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Regina King on bringing groundbreaking lawmaker Shirley Chisholm to the big screen 31:44

4M ago31:44

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 22, actor Regina King breaks down her starring role as Shirley Chisholm in the new biopic, “Shirley,” talks about why the film took 15 years to make and explores the lawmaker’s enduring legacy.By The Washington Post

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Esther Perel on New AI – Artificial Intimacy 1:05:40

4M ago1:05:40

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In this first episode in a series on the possibilities and costs of living beyond human scale, Brené and Esther Perel discuss how we manage the paradox of exploring the world of social media and emerging technologies while staying tethered to our humanness. How do we create IRL relationships where we see and value others and feel seen and valued in…

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Julio Torres on his surrealist take on the U.S. immigration system, ‘Problemista’ 24:05

4M ago24:05

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 13, actor and comedian Julio Torres talks about his directorial debut, “Problemista,” which he also wrote and stars in, digs into how his own experience with the U.S. immigration system informs the film and explores the importance of the protagonist Alejandro being a fully fleshed char…

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Rep. Ro Khanna on why he’s calling for a permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war 29:56

4M ago29:56

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March. 6, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) breaks down why he’s worried President Biden’s support for Israel is fraying the Democratic coalition, how Congress should investigate the administrations steady and quiet transfer of arms to Israel, how activists’ calls for a permanent cease-fire have aff…

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Khaled Elgindy on his book: Blind Spot: America and the Palestinians, from Balfour to Trump 1:03:35

4M ago1:03:35

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Khaled Elgindy is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute where he also directs MEI’s Program on Palestine and Israeli-Palestinian Affairs. He is the author of the book, Blind Spot: America and the Palestinians, from Balfour to Trump. In this episode we talk about the internal political struggles among Palestinian leadership and the US’s invol…

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Rula Daood and Alon-Lee Green on Standing Together 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

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Standing Together is a grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel in pursuit of peace, equality, social, and climate justice. In this podcast, we talk to National co-director Rula Daood and Founding National co-director Alon-Lee Green on what it means to build a movement, to organize people, and what it means to build …

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Jeffrey Wright on ‘American Fiction,’ identity and ‘improving discourse’ regarding race in the U.S. 31:07

4M ago31:07

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 23, Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright discusses his latest film, "American Fiction," how the movie further explores themes of race and identity, how to have "better discourse" regarding race and the landscape for Black storytellers in Hollywood.…

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Ali Abu Awwad and Robi Damelin on Nonviolence as The Path to Freedom for Palestinians and Israelis 1:11:18

4M ago1:11:18

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The Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF) is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization of over 600 families, all of whom have lost an immediate family member to the ongoing conflict. In this podcast, we talk to their spokesperson and bereaved mother, Robi Damelin, and Ali Abu Awwad. Ali was imprisoned by Israel for his resistance, bereaved of his b…

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A’ja Wilson on inspiring the next generation with ‘Dear Black Girls’ 29:56

5M ago29:56

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 15, two-time WNBA champion A’ja Wilson discusses her new book, “Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You,” as well as how her grandmother made her a dreamer, what brought her to basketball and why Black women and girls need to have “the talk” that’s associated with Black men and boys sin…

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on the ‘catastrophe’ of U.S. immigration policy 29:47

5M ago29:47

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 14, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talks about how the influx of migrants sent to his city has pushed it to “a breaking point,” what the impact of the bipartisan Senate immigration bill would have been and how former president Donald Trump is trying to keep the crisis going.…

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Unlocking Us is Back 1:44

5M ago1:44

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We're coming back with new episodes starting February 28th. Get episodes as soon as they're published by following Unlocking Us on your favorite podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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