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Each Tuesday and Friday, Ezra Klein invites you into a conversation on something that matters. How do we address climate change if the political system fails to act? Has the logic of markets infiltrated too many aspects of our lives? What is the future of the Republican Party? What do psychedelics teach us about consciousness? What does sci-fi understand about our present that we miss? Can our food system be just to humans and animals alike? Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, ou ...
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Exploring Music's Role in Antiwar Movements
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The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military award. It is given for bravery in combat that goes far above and beyond the call of duty – those acts of heroism and courage that save lives despite impossible risk. This podcast is about those heroes. What they did. What it meant. And what their stories tell us about the nature of sacrifice – and about ourselves. In our first season, you’ll hear stories about Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the Iraq War. We’ll think a ...
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Introducing...Dangerous Memories When Sarah watched her 23 year old daughter cycle away from her in Chelsea - a well-off corner of London - she had no idea it would be the last time they’d see each other for 6 years. What would make a loving child from a life of privilege suddenly sever ties with friends and family, and vanish? It turns out, Sarah wasn’t alone in losing a daughter. Something strange was happening to other young women, too. And they all had one thing in common: a kind of ther ...
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Tim Walz is not a household name in American politics and until recently wasn't even considered a frontrunner to be Kamala Harris's pick as vice president. But after days of speculation, Harris has chosen Walz as she looks to gain support among working class and progressive voters. What does his selection tell us about the Democrats strategy to retain the White House in November? Justin, Sumi and Marianna analyse Walz's selection with Newscast's Adam Fleming on another big day in the electio ...
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Hi, we’re Deb Perelman (Smitten Kitchen) and J. Kenji López-Alt (Serious Eats, The Food Lab, The Wok). We’re professional home cooks, which means we can - and will - make the same meal 57 times in a row on the quest for the perfect recipe. Is it crazy? For us, no, because we do this for a living. But for you? Yes, probably. Which is why you should listen to The Recipe with Kenji and Deb. You'll hear us talk about what goes into writing our recipes — the techniques we test, the ingredients we ...
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Professor Elizabeth Joh teaches Intro to Constitutional Law and most of the time this is a pretty straight forward job. But when Trump came into office, everything changed. During the four years of the Trump presidency, Professor Joh would check Twitter five minutes before each class to find out what the 45th President had said and how it jibes with 200 years of the judicial branch interpreting and ruling on the Constitution. Acclaimed podcaster Roman Mars (99% Invisible) was so anxious abou ...
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The one big story. Making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, Monday to Friday, from the BBC. Episodes will be ready by 10:30 GMT. Host Katya Adler and our BBC teams guide you through one major global news story each episode. From Beijing to Boston, Baghdad to Bangalore, our unrivalled reach will take you beyond the headlines to help understand and explore what’s happening. The Global News Podcast brings you the latest updates and, on The Global Story ...
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Is there a science to being happy? Does our brain chemistry, or even our genetics, determine how we feel about our lives? Can we learn to become even happier? While happiness may look different for everyone, and can at times feel impossible to achieve, we know it’s an emotion that can be crucial to both your physical and mental health. So in this season of Chasing Life, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is setting out to better understand happiness and what the science tells us about the best ways to achieve it.
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AnthroPod is produced by the Society for Cultural Anthropology. In each episode, we explore what anthropology teaches us about the world and people around us.
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We’re fascinated by everyday objects and what they can tell us about the global economy. Join us every week as reporters from our global newsroom dig into the most fascinating facets of an object: where it came from, how it got to us, and what it can tell us about the forces that are changing the way we live and work.
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It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic of Harry Potter chapter by chapter as Matt and Vanessa explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think abo ...
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Brisbane Property is unique and the Brisbane Property Market is not the same as other Property Markets around Australia. In this Podcast, we talk specifically about what is happening in the Brisbane Property Market, what things are unique to Brisbane when it comes to selecting property and how you can ensure you are making the best decision about buying a property in Brisbane. Learn more about us at www.streamlineproperty.com.au.
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Daily news updates from across the Slate Podcast network.
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What makes Norse mythology "norse"? Why does Thor kill giants? What do the myths tell us about Loki's gender identity? The world of popular media is always happy to provide a modernized re-telling of ancient stories with a heavy scoop of creative license, but on "Norse Mythology: The Unofficial Guide", we'll dive into the original tales directly from the sources and learn together from experts in the field about what these stories really mean and how they would have affected the lives of the ...
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We interview and study famous financial billionaires, including Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, and Howard Marks, and teach you what we learn and how you can apply their investment strategies in the stock market. We Study Billionaires is the largest stock investing podcast show in the world with 150,000,000+ downloads and is hosted by Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve. This podcast also includes the Richer Wiser Happier series hosted by best-selling author W ...
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Kris and JJ make talking about smart home technology exciting and informative. They share their technology experiences they have encountered and provided for their unique clientele needs. With over 30 years of combined experience designing, installing and managing technology for their client’s, these guys have a story for everything. Tune in to The Digital Ramble Show’s weekly socialcast and engage with us about what tech you have been incorporating or considering. You can reach us directly ...
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Motivated Leads is owned by real estate investors and they specialize in helping other seasoned investors generate motivated seller leads via Google and facebook. We have spent millions of dollars running ad campaigns and generating leads for real estate flippers and wholesalers across the USA, Canada and other various countries. Having a team of digital marketing professionals that actually understand the business is a huge deal. We know the difference from an MLS listing lead to a motivate ...
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Economic data can tell us a lot about what's happening the economy and society, but it's easy to get lost in data. Dollars and Sense dives into the latest economic figures to explain how they impact you and what they tell us about the state of the Australian economy, with host Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia.
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
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Leading Up is a top-ranking leadership podcast to help you work, lead, and live differently. In Season 7, we’ll shine a light on storytelling, and how it can help aspiring leaders communicate better. Alan Todd, VP of Leadership Development at Udemy, sits down with some of the most thoughtful and exciting leaders, practitioners, and thinkers. Together, we’ll help you unlock your potential and become an even better leader. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to follow the podcast to ...
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The Guns for Hire podcast is a production of the Atlantic Council’s North Africa Initiative. Taking Libya as its starting point, it explores the causes and implications of the growing use of mercenaries in armed conflict. The podcast features guests from many walks of life, from ethicists and historians to former mercenary fighters. It seeks to understand what the normalisation of private warfare tells us about the world as we currently find it, but also about the future of the international ...
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Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics
Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne
A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. A weird and deep conversation about language delivered right to your ears the third Thursday of every month. "Joyously nerdy" –Buzzfeed. Listened to all the episodes here and wish there were more? Want to talk with other people who are enthusiastic about linguistics? Get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community at www.patreon.com/lingthusiasm Shownotes and transcripts: www.lingthusiasm.com
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You've been in the HR trenches for years. Now, are you ready to look toward the future? Join host, Meghan M Biro on the #WorkTrends podcast from TalentCulture as she talks about how work is changing. You'll get all the news you need to stay current, and hear from leading experts, HR tech vendors and HR practitioners about what inspires them. Join us on Twitter every Wednesday at 1:30 pm Eastern for a live chat using the hashtag #WorkTrends.
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Serial returns with a history of Guantánamo told by people who lived through key moments in Guantánamo’s evolution, who know things the rest of us don’t about what it’s like to be caught inside an improvised justice system. Serial Productions makes narrative podcasts whose quality and innovation transformed the medium. “Serial” began in 2014 as a spinoff of the public radio show “This American Life.” In 2020, we joined the New York Times Company. Our shows have reached many millions of liste ...
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Each weekday, Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal and Kimberly Adams make today make sense. Along with our supersmart listeners, we break down happenings in tech, the economy and culture. Every Tuesday we bring on a guest to dive deeper into one important topic. Because none of us is as smart as all of us.
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Various people in the know tell us the truth about what’s going on in South African and global politics.
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Hello! Hello! Welcome to "It's-Black -N- White" Podcast. My name is Dee Jai, and I am your host, where everything here is literally black/white, nothing sugar-coated. In the Podcast, there will feature weekly news, reviews, daily doses of encouragement and discussions, plus we will deep dive in biblical scriptures about what God thinks and says about us as his children. As my listeners you will also hear everything truth regarding the Gospel of Christ. Some may argue that somethings may not ...
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History is Sexy is a podcast presented by historian Dr Emma Southon and writer Janina Matthewson answering listener questions about history. What did the Romans do for us? Where did marrying for love come from? What was world war one all about? Produced and edited by Oliver Kealey. Theme music by Ketsa.
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Believe it or not, Canada is a brand. Last year, Canada came in third, according to a global ranking. Who cares? The rest of the world. Our brand influences everything from trade and tourism to investment and immigration. Our national brand is formed by perceptions people have of us. And some of what people think is shaped by media coverage. So, what are they saying about us? Tune in to hear how what's happening at home is making news around the world.
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Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to ComicCon and decided that’s all they ever wanted to cover. Host Eric Molinsky spent over a decade working as a public radio reporter and producer, and he uses those skills to create thoughtful, sound-rich episodes about science fiction, fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction. Every other week, he talks with comic book artists, game designers, novelists, screenwriters, filmmakers, and fans about how they craft their world ...
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Are you curious about what makes us tick? Open to exploring what’s truly at the Heart of everything? Welcome to Lasting Conversations; where we get real, go deep, and talk about our histories, memories, passions, and dreams. A safe space in which to share our wisdom, explore new ideas, even test the boundaries of what makes us human. I'm your host Heather Lockett, and people have ALWAYS fascinated me. I have a unique ability for all kinds of folks to feel comfortable opening their hearts, an ...
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If you’re exhausted by traditional approaches to CX, impatient with the stunning lack of progress in the field, and done re-hashing the “best practices” that don’t change anything, you’ve found your podcast. Here’s what we know: Companies gain competitive advantage through exceptional customer experience, and customer insights are the best decision-making tool there is. But traditional CX approaches have run their course and it’s time for the next revolution in CX. Tune in every two weeks as ...
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Whether it’s for food, fuel, drinks or snacks — about half of the U.S. population is at a convenience store every day. We sell 80% of the country’s fuel and we are 4% of the total U.S. economy. We’ll talk about what we see at stores — and what the future may hold — as long as it’s convenient.
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Welcome to conversations about Advance Care Planning. This is the podcast where we talk about Advance Care Planning, what it is, how to do it and why it matters. Conversations about Advance Care Planning has grown from my passion to support professional understanding and promote public awareness about planning ahead. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to https://www.speakformelpa.co.uk whe ...
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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or ...
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Two girls navigating this wild ride called life. Here to connect, share, love, laugh, cry, get curious, and always stay true to who we are. For us, that's what it's all about. Come hang, you can ALWAYS sit with us.
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Anybody Everybody Tottenham is a podcast about the good people of Tottenham. Each episode a long time local resident gets introduced. Bus drivers, local artists, restaurateurs, activists tell us about their Tottenham. What makes it so special? And what are their top tips both how to get involved more in the community and most importantly where to get the best food?
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Imagine just sitting around talking about various topics, current events, or thinking outside the box about scenarios that most of us think about but never discuss. That's what we are, a bunch of Sophisticated Randomness!
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Anger is the one emotion that women aren’t allowed to express. Meanwhile, everything is making us furious. This podcast is about getting women's anger into everyday conversation, and lifting the lid on what we’re all feeling. Each week, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox and actress and writer Salima Saxton invite a brilliant woman to talk about what makes them mad. Salima and Jennifer believe when it comes to anger, ‘better out than in’, and instead of repressing this emotion we should welcome it ...
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A podcast exploring the Law of God and what it teaches us today about economics, both public and private.
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What betting markets can and can’t tell us about the election
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Former {resident Trump and Vice President Harris are apparently neck and neck in the presidential race. That’s according to the … betting markets? Yes! We’ll get into the ways prediction markets are being used like polls in the 2024 race. Then, why lobbying dollars may pour in at state houses following the end of the Chevron doctrine. Plus, guest h…
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The power of music and what we can do to help Promote Peace
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Welcome to the What About Us Podcast Discussions with musicians and artists about the power of music and what we can do to help promote peace and build bridges between people in places of conflict. In episode 1 of the WAU Podcast, host and musician Nathan Johnston is joined by Irish artist, Baz. They discuss the relationship between music and menta…
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What Next TBD: Google’s a Monopoly. What About The Rest?
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Should the other Silicon Valley giants be worried following the Department of Justice’s decisive win against Google? Guest: Leah Nylen, antitrust reporter at Bloomberg Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by …
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Squats, DIY, Community Repair - Chris Setz, Haringey Fixers
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Mentioned in the previous episode so I checked up on the current state of the Haringey Repair Cafes and I was pleased to see how professional they have gotten since I last looked at them. Chis was also super easy to connect with - I think apart from our German surnames we have quite a bit in common (both interested in and involved with one million …
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S4 E11 SUMMER SPECIAL: Dear WAM with Salima and Jen
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As promised, we've finally got the WAM Agony Aunt service off the ground. Kicking off with a listener's dilemma: namely, constantly comparing herself to others. Tune in if this feels familiar. Or even if it doesn't. Maybe you'll just feel smug and very evolved. Either way, it's win-win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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TIP650: Stock Market Bubbles, AI, & Climate Change w/ Jeremy Grantham
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On today’s episode, Clay Finck is joined by investing legend and bubble historian, Jeremy Grantham. Jeremy gives his updated views on the recent stock market run up, how today’s market compares to market bubbles of the past, and indicators that point to the potential bear market that lies ahead. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - L…
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This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Juliette Kayyem of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government to discuss the Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz; Google’s search monopoly and antitrust trial loss; and the guilty-plea deals in three 9/11 cases undone by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austi…
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Adversity: The Slug Club (Book 6, Chapter 7)
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This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Adversity in Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Luna’s friendships, Ginny’s bat-bogey hex, and the titular Slug Club! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how does adversity shape our perspective? Thank you to Kate for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're …
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Violent anti-immigration protests have been taking place in cities across the UK for more than a week, leading to hundreds of arrests. The unrest has been linked to the online spread of misinformation about the fatal stabbing of three young girls in the seaside town of Southport in late July. With more protests expected, police have insisted the si…
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Politics, Progress, and Priorities with Penuel The Black Pen
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What should South Africans prioritise for genuine progress? Gareth Cliff is back in studio and is joined by Penuel Mlotshwa (The Black Pen) to explore the landscape of South Africa's politics. The conversation tackles multiple topics, from the ambitious R3.8 billion project by Solidarity to the crucial steps needed to enhance our Olympic performanc…
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Rate expectations: will Australians get a rate cut for Christmas?
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The Reserve Bank Governor may be keeping her cards close to her chest, but a slowing economy means a rate cut this year could still be on the table, says Greg Jericho. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the pay increase for childcare workers, what’s happening in the stock market and the decision to keep interest rates on ho…
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What Next: The Olympics Meet the Culture Wars
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How Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting—two women boxers fighting in the gender category they were assigned at birth—became the targets of trans panic and subject to another round of “but is she woman enough?” at the Olympics. Guest: Rose Eveleth, reporter and host of the podcast Tested, from NPR and CBC. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to ac…
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Google’s ruling and Biden’s antitrust legacy
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A federal judge on Monday ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly over online search. It’s the biggest antitrust ruling in decades. Could it be the cherry on top for President Joe Biden’s economic legacy? We’ll get into it. Plus, climate change and the future of the home insurance industry. And, gymnastics girl power and meteor sho…
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EP 220 - Why Brisbane is a Hotspot for Property Investors
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In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, Scott and Melinda delve into why Brisbane is becoming a hotspot for property investors. Fresh from attending the Voice of Queensland Property Panel, they share key insights from industry leaders on the future of Brisbane's property market. Topics include the expected price growth leading up to the 2…
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Power and Greed on the High Seas, with Olive Heffernan
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The award-winning science journalist Olive Heffernan’s work has been featured in National Geographic, New Scientist, The Guardian, BBC Wildlife and more. Her new book is The High Seas: Ambition, Power and Greed on the Unclaimed Ocean. Two thirds of the ocean lie beyond national borders and yet they are home to some of the richest natural resources …
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Transforming the Future: Visionary Leadership with Sunny Bonnell
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Join Alan Todd as he sits down with Sunny Bonnell, co-founder of the renowned branding agency Motto and co-author of "Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different." In this episode, Sunny shares key lessons from her book, strategies for balancing creativity and business, and the importance of visionary leadership. Learn …
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How Minnesota Governor Tim Walz slipped past VP-favorite Josh Shapiro and joined Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket. Guest: Guest: David Faris, associate professor of political science at Roosevelt University and author of The Kids Are All Left and It’s Time to Fight Dirty. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listenin…
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Outward: Is Telehealth the Answer for Gender Affirming Care? with Sohini Desai
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This week Jules speaks with journalist Sohini Desai about their latest article for Slate ‘Trans Health Care Is Under Attack. But Are Concierge Providers Really the Solution?’ Together they break down what these services offer and whether they can make a meaningful difference for trans people accessing healthcare across the country. Produced by Pala…
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Tibor Rubin’s story continues. As a young man, Tibor joined the U.S. Army, and he was sent to fight during the Korean War, where he was captured and taken to a brutal prisoner of war camp. On multiple occasions, he saved many lives and acted with bravery to protect U.S. troops. His story is about more than courage and bravery. It’s about compassion…
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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as her running mate
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How do the Democratic and Republican VP nominees compare and how they will impact the 2024 race. Kamala Harris has chosen the Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, to be her running mate in November's presidential election. Mr Walz is a former teacher and military veteran, who's expected to appeal to rural working-class voters. He's made an impact on socia…
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So you’ve been part of a data breach. Now what?
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Another day, another data breach, am I right? Companies including AT&T, Ticketmaster, and UnitedHealth have all made headlines recently after hackers left millions of customers’ data vulnerable. Lily Hay Newman, a writer covering information security, digital privacy and hacking for Wired, says data breaches like these have been a growing issue for…
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BTC194: Tether's Backing and Pear w/ Paolo Ardoino and Mathias Buus (Bitcoin Podcast)
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In this episode, we start by delving into Tether's Q2 2024 attestation, highlighting their remarkable financial achievements and commitment to creating a stable and resilient stablecoin. Following this, we dive into the Pear initiative's zero-cost, peer-to-peer infrastructure, discuss Keet's open-source capabilities, and examine the impact of elimi…
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In picking Tim Walz as her running mate, Kamala Harris is after more than just Pennsylvania. Mentioned: “Is Tim Walz the Midwestern Dad Democrats Need?” by The Ezra Klein Show Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-kl…
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Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as her VP pick
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Tim Walz is not a household name in American politics and until recently wasn't even considered a frontrunner to be Kamala Harris's pick as vice president. But after days of speculation, Harris has chosen Walz as she looks to gain support among working class and progressive voters. What does his selection tell us about the Democrats strategy to ret…
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Where are the Home Tech Pro's of the TDR? - Episode 159
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Kris and JJ discuss their recent activities, current happenings, and future plans as business owners. They share personal insights into their lives as entrepreneurs in the smart home technology sector and highlight some of the challenges and opportunities they face. The conversation includes reflections on their experiences and insights into the ev…
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‘We Have Created the Scarcity on Purpose’
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The economy is one of the biggest vulnerabilities for Democrats this election and, in particular, the issue of affordability. Many Americans blame the Biden administration for the past few years of high inflation, and housing costs have become a crisis in cities across the country. These are top concerns for voters, and the Democratic Party hasn’t …
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From the stunning shores of Florida, where the ocean's rhythm, and the breeze’s whisper, set the stage for an introspective and dynamic episode of Lasting Conversations. Heather reflects on the beauty and intensity of nature, the anticipation of a possible hurricane, and the meditative calm of the blue waters. As she approaches the 100th episode, a…
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'Unwanted': Australia and disabled migrants
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Australia is a proud ‘migration nation’ with a third of its population born abroad. But many foreigners with disabilities or medical conditions are often denied a visa – and those already living in Australia face the threat of being made to leave. Campaigners are now pressuring ministers over policies that the UN has labelled as discriminatory. Luc…
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How would you define a “good” life? Is it being married with kids? Traveling with friends? Basking in fame and fortune? The Harvard Study on Adult Development has spent nearly 90 years examining what makes people happy and healthy over a lifetime. The director of the study, Dr. Robert Waldinger, has shared the findings in his book, “The Good Life: …
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Kip Thorne on black holes, Nobel Prizes and taking physics to Hollywood
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The final episode in this series of The Life Scientific is a journey through space and time, via black holes and wormholes, taking in Nobel-prize-winning research and Hollywood blockbusters! Kip Thorne is an Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech, the California Institute of Technology, and someone who’s had a huge impact on our under…
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Once one of the most politically confrontational artists in music, Ice Cube has become a surprising asset to Donald Trump. Guest: Joel Anderson, staff writer for Slate and the host of Seasons 3, 6, and 8 of Slow Burn. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite …
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Hear Me Out: The Olympics Are a Tool of Oppression
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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: opening ceremonies (and a can of worms). We come to you midway through the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. But amid the patriotism, athletic prowess, and sheer spectacle of these games — the most watched and streamed to date, by some measures — there’s also concerns about geopolitical power, human rights abuses, and …
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After years of failed attempts, an expert flies over from America to help guide the parents on how to get their children back. But getting them home is not the end of the journey, for anyone caught up in Anne’s web. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoi…
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In this episode, Professor Nick Seaver, Professor Veronica Barassi, and Alex Moltzau discuss the intersection of anthropology and algorithms. What exactly can anthropology bring to the table in understanding them? How can we use anthropological concepts and methods to make sense of algorithms? And how does this research translate into practice?For …
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S4 E10 Viv Groskop on confidence, cold soup and creativity-crushing capitalism.
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We were so excited to talk to Viv Groskop. To chat with Viv is to speak to an oracle of wit and wisdom. From her writing to her stand up; to her own podcasting prowess, this is the woman whose six books have taught us everything from sitting happily in high status to coming of age in the former USSR. This conversation absolutely delivers on everyth…
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The stock market temper tantrum, explained
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It’s been a tumultuous Monday for global markets as investors worry about the strength of the American economy. We’ll explain the data points behind the stock market slide and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decisions on interest rates. And, we’ll get into what the fallout of former President Donald Trump’s appearance at the N…
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Hang Up: The World’s Fastest Human (Barely)
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Morgan Campbell, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Noah Lyles’ stunning win in the men’s 100 meters and Sha’Carri Richardson’s silver in the women’s. Slate’s Christina Cauterucci explains the controversy about the women boxers accused of failing a gender-eligibility test. Plus, Olympics potpourri, including NBC’s announcing fails, tennis genius…
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Americanswers! Could Obama serve as VP to Kamala Harris?
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Barack Obama has already done his two terms as president of the US. Would he be allowed to then serve as vice president to Kamala Harris? And, Donald Trump made a controversial appearance at the convention for the National Association of Black Journalists last week. Why did he make comments questioning Kamala Harris’s racial identity? HOSTS: * Anth…
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Imagining London's Future through Fiction, with Joelle Taylor
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A truly multifaceted talent, Joelle Taylor is a poet, actor and most recently a novelist, who has written four collections of poetry along with also being a Poetry Fellow of the University of East Anglia and a Fellow at the Royal Society of Literature. Taylor's new novel is The Night Alphabet, a narrative of interconnecting stories told via tracing…
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Support us at patreon.com/historyissexy! Thank you!By History Is Sexy
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Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexyWho were the Luddites? Were they really "anti-technology", or were they about something entirely different? Was the problem capitalism all along?By History Is Sexy
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Russia-West prisoner swap: An emotional and diplomatic spectacle
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The high stakes talks which freed some of Putin's harshest critics. The biggest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War era took place last week, with 24 people released in total, including former US Marine Paul Whelan, and journalist Evan Gershkovich. In this episode, Azadeh Moshiri speaks to the BBC's Eastern Europe corre…
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