Best Wired Japan Podcasts (2024)

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Israel-Hamas war: Anti-war protests grip American Universities 5:07

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Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US universities on Monday, as in-person classes were cancelled and demonstrators arrested. Watch to know more.

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Trump Hush Money case: US SC hears David Pecker testifies again 4:11

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It's a double court day for former President Donald Trump today, the hush money trial in New York is entering its third day while the US Supreme Court is also hearing an argument in Washington over the former President's immunity bid in the federal election case. Watch to know more.

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Donald Trump immunity case: US SC hears Trump's immunity case 4:18

12m ago4:18

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It's a double court day for former President Donald Trump today, the hush money trial in New York is entering its third day while the US Supreme Court is also hearing an argument in Washington over the former President's immunity bid in the federal election case. Watch to know more.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 88 seats up for grabs in phase 2 13:42

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The world's largest democracy India's Mammoth parliamentary elections roll into the second of seven phases today with all eyes on the southern state of Kerala and Karnataka. Voting begins in 88 seats across 12 States and one Union territory with several prominent contestants. Watch to know more.

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Arizona abortion ban: Arizona lawmakers vote 32-28 to remove blanket ban on abortion 2:42

40m ago2:42

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Arizona lawmakers on Wednesday voted on a critical bill seeking to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion that was slated to go into effect next month. In a 32-28 vote, Arizona's House of Representatives have voted 'yes' to the repeal. Watch in for more details!

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Blinken's high-wire act: Navigating US-China tensions 2:29

1h ago2:29

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's welcome in China was a bit unusual. Notably, the top Diplomat did not receive a red carpet welcome and there were only a few officers to greet him. On his second day of the visit, he met with China's top official in Shanghai on Thursday as Beijing and Washington are trying to iron out wrinkles in their ties.…

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Cyberattack on CISCO: State-backed spies hack CISCO firewall 1:20

1h ago1:20

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American software firm Cisco Systems has disclosed that hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in its security devices and this has led to the hackers accessing government networks worldwide. Watch in for more details!

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Israel-Hamas war: Anti-war protests rock US colleges 4:20

1h ago4:20

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Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US universities on Monday, as in-person classes were cancelled and demonstrators arrested. Watch in for more details!

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Suleja prison break: Over 118 prisoners escape from a facility near Nigerian capital 2:23

1h ago2:23

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About 118 inmates escaped from a prison facility in Nigeria and the incident took place on Wednesday night according to a prison service spokesperson. Watch in for more details!

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French President Macron warns Europe 'can die,' appeals for stronger & integrated European defences 2:10

1h ago2:10

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As the European Parliament heads for polls next month the French President Emmanuel macron is taking a more stronger approach in European politics claiming that Europe could actually die. Watch in for more details!

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Taliban hits back at Pakistan over terror charge: Pakistan acts as terror transit route 3:14

1h ago3:14

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Taliban has hit back at Pakistan for accusations of spike in terror attacks. The Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi without naming Pakistan said that while one neighbour is serving as recruitment centre for terror, i.e ISIS, the other is a transit route for terror.

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Israel war: Cross border exchange flares up between IDF & Hezbollah 5:12

2h ago5:12

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Israel says it is ready for a Rafah offensive which it claims is the last stronghold of the Hamas militant group. Watch in for more details!

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US | Donald Trump immunity case: US Supreme Court hears Trump's immunity case 7:33

2h ago7:33

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It's a double court day for former President Donald Trump today, the hush money trial in New York is entering its third day while the US Supreme Court is also hearing an argument in Washington over the former President's immunity bid in the federal election case. Watch in for more details!

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024 | India Elections: Phase 2 key faces 4:16

2h ago4:16

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The world’s largest democracy is undergoing one of its biggest elections. The polling for the general elections in 2024 started on April 19, which was the first of the seven-phase elections. India will now go into the second phase of the election on Friday (Apr 26). Watch in for more details!

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D gukesh seeks Djokovic inspiration 10:14

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17-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh scripted history by becoming the youngest chess player to win the prestigious Candidates tournament. Gukesh is back in India and got a hero's welcome when he landed in Chennai. Gukesh told Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo about his admiration for Tennis World No.1 Novak Djokovic and expressed his desire to meet the…

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Harvey Weinstein case: New York Court overturns Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes convictions 1:19

3h ago1:19

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New York's top court reportedly overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction on Thursday, April 25. "We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes," the court's 4-3 judgement stated, according to AP News.…

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Gravitas: India's first Trans Sarpanch to contest Lok Sabha polls 2:30

3h ago2:30

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India's first transgender sarpanch is now going to contest the Lok Sabha elections. Her name is Durga Bai Majhwar. She has been loved as a sarpanch or village head since 2014. Will the love turn into votes?

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Gravitas: New York to Texas, students protest US support for Israel amid Gaza war 3:13

3h ago3:13

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Amid pro-Palestine protests across U.S. universities, campuses have become the new frontline. Dozens of students have been arrested amid clashes with authorities across campuses. On Wednesday, over 100 students were arrested in California, Texas as campuses across the country brace for more unrest.

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Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set for third space mission 1:33

3h ago1:33

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Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is all set for her third space mission.She will embark on her third space mission with NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station. The mission is scheduled for liftoff on May 6.

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Gravitas: India successfully test fires ballistic missile in Andaman 3:16

3h ago3:16

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The Indian Air Force has successfully tested the Crystal Maze 2 air-launched ballistic missile in the Andamans. This is a major boost to India's defence and attacking capabilities.

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Gravitas | S-500: Russia's new-generation air defence system 3:29

3h ago3:29

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Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that Russian forces will be receiving the first sample of S-500 this year. Estimates say the range of the S-500 is 600 kilometers. Which countries fall within the range of Russia's new war machine?

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Gravitas | Tibet's Panchen Lama: What have the Chinese done? 5:58

3h ago5:58

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Tibet's Panchen Lama has been missing for 29 years. China has not said anything about the monk's whereabouts. Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was six-years-old when he was recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama. Within days, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and his family went missing. Where has China done with the Panchen Lama?…

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Gravitas: Pentagon’s Multibillion-dollar bet on AI | DoD spends billions on Silicon Valley startups 4:16

3h ago4:16

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The US is going all in on AI with the Pentagon reportedly spending billions on Big Tech and Silicon Valley startups. This as the U.S. military and intelligence agencies look to deploy AI-enabled military technologies to stay ahead of the curve.

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Gravitas: Japan fights to bring back Haiku parties 3:25

4h ago3:25

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Japan is witnessing renewed effort to bring back a poignant tradition, the Haiku parties for death row inmates. The campaign to revive this tradition is part of a broader effort to restore dignity and humanity to those facing the death penalty.

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Gravitas: After 7 year, Japan's male hippo turns out to be female 1:11

4h ago1:11

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Osaka's Tennoji Zoo was left shocked after a DNA test revealed that its male resident hippo is in fact a female! 12-year-old Gen-chan had come to Japan from Mexico 7 years ago. The Zoo claims that the Hippo's document said the animal was a male.

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Gravitas | Israel's Rafah Offensive: Here's what is very mysterious 8:56

4h ago8:56

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Israel's reserve brigades are being deployed, tents are been erected, heavy shelling has begun- Israel says it is moving ahead with the Rafah offensive. The big question and the big mystery is: Why is Israel holding consultations about an offensive against Arab Palestinians with Arab Egypt?

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PM Modi greets Meloni on Italy's Liberation Day | Putin plans to visit China in May 1:59

4h ago1:59

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Watch the top headlines of the hour: - PM Modi greets Meloni on Italy's Liberation Day - Putin plans to visit China in May - Egypt warns of catastrophic consequences - IDF pounds targets in South Lebanon

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Pro-Palestine Protest at US universities: Hundreds of students arrested across campuses in US 6:33

4h ago6:33

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Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US universities on Monday, as in-person classes were cancelled and demonstrators arrested. Watch in for more details!

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | India Election: Phase 2 key faces 2:12

5h ago2:12

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The world’s largest democracy is undergoing one of its biggest elections. The polling for the general elections in 2024 started on April 19, which was the first of the seven-phase elections. India will now go into the second phase of the election on Friday (Apr 26). Watch in for more details!

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Portugal celebrates 50 years of democracy 1:56

5h ago1:56

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Celebrations are in full swing in Portugal as the country marks 50 years of its democracy in the year 1974.

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Trump immunity case: US Supreme Court hears Trump's immunity case 10:12

6h ago10:12

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It's a double court day for former President Donald Trump today, the hush money trial in New York is entering its third day while the US Supreme Court is also hearing an argument in Washington over the former President's immunity bid in the federal election case. Watch in for more details!

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US down Houthi anti-ship missile | Venice locals protest entry fee 2:44

6h ago2:44

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Watch the top headlines of the hour: - US down Houthi anti-ship missile - Venice locals protest entry fee - Spain's opposition slams PM Sanchez - Bangladesh repatriates Myanmar troops

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US top court hears Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution 3:04

6h ago3:04

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It's a double court day for former President Donald Trump today, the hush money trial here in New York it's entering its third day while the US Supreme Court is also hearing an argument in Washington over the former President's immunity bid in the federal election case. Watch in for more details!

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UK: Politicians under scanner for hosting TV shows, Ofcom calls for 'impartial coverage' 1:40

6h ago1:40

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UK Elections might be a few months away but the country's media regulator has already clamped down on broadcasting networks and radio stations to ensure impartial coverage.

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US Elections 2024: US allies bracing for Donald Trump's return? 3:17

6h ago3:17

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As per reports Donald Trump will possibly be returning to the White House in November and US allies are bracing for it. Nations are ready to engage with a Republican Presidential hopeful trying to defend or Advance their interests. Watch in for more details!

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Ariel Henry resigns as Haiti Prime Minister, council to choose a new PM & cabinet 0:52

2m ago0:52

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Ariel Henry has resigned as the Prime Minister of Haiti, leaving the way for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country. A council has been tasked with choosing a new Prime Minister and cabinet.

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Stoltenberg takes to the skies | Israel readies for Rafah assault 2:27

17m ago2:27

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Watch the top headlines of the hour: - US down Houthi anti-ship missile - Venice locals protest entry fee - Spain's opposition slams PM Sanchez - Bangladesh repatriates Myanmar troops - Stoltenberg takes to the skies

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England child alcohol use tops global chart: WHO Report 1:19

22m ago1:19

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms: England child alcohol use tops global chart says WHO Report. Emperor penguins perish as ice melts to new lows says study. Watch in for more details!

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Harvey Weinstein case: Court overturns Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes convictions 1:08

2m ago1:08

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New York's top court reportedly overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction on Thursday, April 25. "We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes," the court's 4-3 judgement stated, according to AP News.…

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Israel-Hamas war: IDF preparing to evacuate Palestinians from Rafah 4:50

7m ago4:50

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Israel says it is ready for a Rafah offensive which it claims is the last stronghold of the Hamas militant group. Watch in for more details!

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US fears grow over support to Russia's war in Ukraine 1:21

17m ago1:21

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In an exclusive report filed by Reuters, China is providing morage for a US sanctioned Russian cargo ship implicated in North Korean arms transfer to Russia. Watch in for more details!

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Heatwave alert in Asia: Sweltering heat across South, Southeast Asia 3:07

22m ago3:07

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted severe heatwave conditions to continue over East and South Peninsular India for five days. Watch to know more.

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Lok Sabha Elections | Srinagar: Campaigning at icononic clock tower, change of air in Kashmir 1:32

27m ago1:32

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The era of curfews and strikes during the elections in India's Kashmir is now over. In a clear departure from the past, the politicians are now are fervently campaigning and holding rallies across the capital, Srinagar.

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Taliban hits back at Pakistan over terror charge, says 'Pakistan acts as terror transit route' 2:26

2m ago2:26

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Taliban has hit back at Pakistan for accusations of spike in terror attacks. The Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi without naming Pakistan said that while one neighbour is serving as recruitment centre for terror, i.e ISIS, the other is a transit route for terror.

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Tibet celebrates Panchem Lama's birthday, urges his release 3:17

12m ago3:17

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India's hill city of Dharamshala on Thursday, celebrated the 35th birthday of The Dalai Lama appointed Panchem Lama, with great fervor and joy.

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US' new Foreign Aid Bill: US Senate passes $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan 3:42

17m ago3:42

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A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the U.S. Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for billions of dollars in fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies.

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FEF India Fashion Awards X WION: Fashion for Good | Fashion Sustainability 3:12

23m ago3:12

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Indian Fashion Designer, Ms. Leena Singh, as she delves into her journey of integrating sustainability into her brand and pioneering fashion sustainability at FEF India Fashion Awards X WION: Fashion For Good. Get ready to be inspired by her innovative approach, dedication to ethical practices, and comm…

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US President accidentally reads instructions on teleprompter 2:30

28m ago2:30

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The American President Joe Biden has committed yet another Gaff and he read loud instructions from his teleprompter at a trade Union conference in Washington. Watch in for more details!

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