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The Democrats are using the recent drug boat strike as an opportunity to portray Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as part of a broader issue, criticizing the Trump Administration for decisions that conflict with their views. This comes on the heels of President Trump’s controversial comments referring to Somali immigrants as “garbage,” which promp…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about people inserting themselves into the lives of others—in their own best interests. In Simon Rich’s “Relapse,” friends rally ’round when one of their numbers heeds the call of the muse. It’s read by Ophira Eisenberg. In Langston Hughes’ “Thank You, M’am,” read by Pauletta Washington, a fierce old lady se…
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Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports, they discuss if the Canucks might trade Quinn Hughes this season, plus they talk some more 'Nucks update with Canuck Talk host & The Athletic Vancouver's Thomas Drance. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts…
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You’re trying to save, plan, be responsible, do the grown-up things, but underneath it you’re tired in a way that a weekend off doesn’t quite fix. If that’s you, this week we’re talking about the moments where your financial goals start clashing with your wellbeing, and how to tell when you’re pushing yourself for a dream versus pushing yourself pa…
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The Starbucks workers' strike has entered its third week, with more than 120 stores joining the protest over stalled union contracts and alleged unfair labor practices. The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the labor dispute, Bernie Sanders’ support, and the broader economic pressures fueling worker frustration, even as Starbucks posts record sales on …
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The Australian Energy Market Operator says the electricity grid is unprepared to manage the planned closure of the Eraring power station in New South Wales – and eastern parts of Australia could be set for widespread blackouts. The Coalition and parts of the media have seized on the report saying it’s proof that the government has an “obsession” wi…
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This week the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on his honeymoon after his low-key Lodge wedding last weekend, while Senate estimates rolled on in Canberra, uncovering some interesting secrets. Notable was the head-scratching amount that Communications Minister Anika Wells spent on flights to New York, made public ahead of the mammoth social medi…
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Yes, dreaming up your next getaway can be exhilarating. But booking it? Often less so. For many customers, the thrill of travel risks getting lost in logistics, says McKinsey Senior Partner Jules Seeley. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, he joins Global Editorial Director Lucia Rahilly to discuss new research on the rise of AI in the travel …
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Seth and Sean discuss Space City Home Network launching an app to make it easier to watch the Rockets and Astros, the Browns clearing Deshaun Watson for practice, it being a big day for Texans and Chiefs injuries, how far JJ Watt thinks the Texans can go, go through the day's Headlines, talk about the national hype the Texans' defense is getting, w…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Explaining History, Nick returns to Philip Knightley's seminal work, The First Casualty, to examine how British and American journalists covered the Vietnam War. While American reporters were often "embedded" and compromised by military PR, British correspondents like John Pilger offered a searing, independent cr…
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A report out Thursday concludes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated military regulations when he divulged war plans in a group chat on Signal, at a time when Hegseth is also facing questions of whether he committed war crimes in the Pentagon's missile strikes on alleged drug boats off of Venezuela.…
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A report out Thursday concludes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated military regulations when he divulged war plans in a group chat on Signal, at a time when Hegseth is also facing questions of whether he committed war crimes in the Pentagon's missile strikes on alleged drug boats off of Venezuela.…
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The Democrats are using the recent drug boat strike as an opportunity to portray Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as part of a broader issue, criticizing the Trump Administration for decisions that conflict with their views. This comes on the heels of President Trump’s controversial comments referring to Somali immigrants as “garbage,” which promp…
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The Australian Energy Market Operator says the electricity grid is unprepared to manage the planned closure of the Eraring power station in New South Wales – and eastern parts of Australia could be set for widespread blackouts. The Coalition and parts of the media have seized on the report saying it’s proof that the government has an “obsession” wi…
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The family of a British woman who was killed by a nerve agent smuggled into the UK have spoken out - following an inquiry into her death. 44-year-old Dawn Sturgess died in 2018, after spraying herself Novichok from a fake perfume bottle discarded in Salisbury by Russian agents. The inquiry states Russian President Vladimir Putin must have ordered t…
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There have been numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour and vandalism in parks around Dublin this year with calls for greater presence of guards and other measures to tackle the issue. Matt is joined by Dublin City Council's Chair of Planning and Urban Regeneration committee Cian Farrell and Criminologist Trina O'Connor to discuss. Hit play on …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid his first official visit to Ireland this week. As his plane was flying towards Dublin Airport late on Monday night, four unidentified military-style drones breached a no-fly zone and flew towards his flight path. But where did the drones come from? How close did they get to Zelenskyy’s plane? And what do…
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Rieko Ioane in line for his Leinster debut in the Champions Cup this weekend, Gerry Thornley warns against Ireland fans counting their World Cup quarter-final chickens after yesterday's draw, And the length of Eben Etzebeth's ban for an eye gouge is revealed... Rugby on Off The Ball w…
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Reform’s deputy leader Richard Tice says allegations of racism from Nigel Farage’s school days are ‘made-up twaddle’. Lucy Hough speaks to investigations correspondent Henry Dyer -- Watch Today in Focus: The Latest on YouTube --. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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This week on Four The Record: Joe has the truth about the Prime Minister's surprise wedding to partner Jodie Haydon, plus Tony Burke under fire for helping ISIS brides return to Australia, but is the criticism fair? LINKS Follow Tim Blackwell on Instagram Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph See omnystudio.com…
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Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer unite to look at the winners and losers from the third round of the Scottish Cup. The pair discuss the managerial changes at Hamilton Academical and Dumbarton, Robbie Mutch's superstar goalkeeping, Jack Murray's injury-time heroics, and when half-time lap of honours go wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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This is my last day on Early Edition for 2025. I’ll be on Drive for a few weeks from Monday and while I won’t lie, I’m looking forward to few sleep-ins before Christmas, I will miss our wee 5am club. It’s a huge privilege to be here with you every morning as you wake up, head off to work, off to school sport or home from a night shift yourself. You…
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One of the biggest questions facing people today is what to do with your spare time, and how to make the most of it. Some influencers online urge people to wake up extra early and get to work either exercising, or on some side hustle to monetise their free time. But is this sustainable, or does it only lead to burnout? Joining Ciara to discuss is H…
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Grooming gangs continue to plague our communities. Through the voices of the survivors themselves, a new Sky documentary tells the story of the gangs and how they continue to exploit young girls. Liz Lane and Sarah O’Connell are specialist producers who have been working with vulnerable and groomed women and girls for years, giving them the chance …
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Russia's leader visits India for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. India's prime minister is under pressure to stop buying Russian oil over accusations the trade is financing the war. Also: The New York Times is suing the Pentagon over its attempt to make journalists sign a pledge to only report authorised information. A stud…
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According to a recent Red C poll commissioned for Mayo Social by Sage Advocacy, only one in 12 people want to live in a nursing home when they’re older, while over 90% of people said housing with support for older people is urgently needed. To chat more about this, Ciara is joined by Head of Advocacy and Public Affairs with Age Action, Camille Loft…
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Spain's radically different approach to migration, how Norway is taking the fun out of gambling and a rare glimpse into an Italian prison amid a push to reform. Then: the brutal murder of journalist and environmental defender Hakan Tosun, NVIDIA's new AI hub in Armenia, and our first Age is Just a Number profile, featuring Lefteris Arapakis – a man…
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The Department of Education was before the Oireachtas Education Committee today in relation to the teacher recruitment crisis in Irish schools. To chat more about what was discussed, Ciara is joined by Cathaoirleach of the committee, Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe, and Director of The National Association of Principals and Deputies, Paul Crone.…
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We've seen it all this week on Second Captains, from ultrarunning with 100 mile world record holder Caitriona Jennings to 'American ultraviolence' with Hasan Piker on Ken's Politics Podcast, taking in our Sports Book of the Year Show and a brilliant follow-up chat with Ireland and QPR's Jimmy Dunne along the way. For six independent ad-free shows a…
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Amy MacIver speak now to Charles Helm | Research Associate at the African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience, Nelson Mandela University, who is part of the research team behind this groundbreaking find of animal bones that goes back 3 million years. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His s…
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EWN senior journalist Nthutuzelo Nene joins Amy McIver in studio to discuss recent shootings outside courts in the city. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host…
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Miriam and Noah talk about (1) the Prime Minister's request that the President pardon him, to put an end to our long, national downer, and (2) what to make of the movie, The Sea, which took all the important Israeli prizes this year, for its depiction of a kid living under occupation, trying to get a glimpse of the sea. For our most unreasonably ge…
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Miriam and Noah talk about (1) the Prime Minister's request that the President pardon him, to put an end to our long, national downer, and (2) what to make of the movie, The Sea, which took all the important Israeli prizes this year, for its depiction of a kid living under occupation, trying to get a glimpse of the sea. For our most unreasonably ge…
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As President Putin arrives for talks with Prime Minister Modi, will India's imports of cheap Russian crude oil scupper its relationship with the US, which says they are fuelling the war in Ukraine? Also in the programme: what will the publication of tens of thousands of new photos and files mean for the Syrian families still looking for answers abo…
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After a goal packed set of midweek fixtures what has changed? Chelsea’s title credentials were checked as a buoyant Leeds put three past them at Elland Road. Man City won but looked anything but assured. Villa are now only six points off top spot and play Arsenal at the weekend. And as for Arsenal - no change there, while others toil they won again…
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Amy MacIver is joined by founder of Versus socks, Jurgens Uys, to discuss why statement socks are fashion accessories you can’t ignore. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and we…
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Nigel Farage wants a “reverse takeover” of the Tory party, but he's not interested in any Reform UK-Conservative Party pact at the next election - could he lure Robert Jenrick to join Reform? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Juliet Samuel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The opening has been pushed back again, the price is extraordinary, but Auckland's City Rail Link is expected to deliver the region the wow factor Those in charge of the country's most expensive transport infrastructure are confident the new timetable for opening will stick - but they won't name a date Guests: Alan Trestour - CRL Head of Delivery f…
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The United States has deployed 15,000 troops and sent warships to the Caribbean in the biggest military build-up there since the Cuban Missile Crisis. It follows months of deadly US strikes on boats from Venezuela it says are smuggling drugs. Today, Latin America expert Orlando Pérez from the University of North Texas on why Donald Trump is turning…
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Marketing specialist David Duarte chats to Amy McIver about Woolworths changing the colour of its reusable bags from black to white – after alleged criminal Cat Matlala admitted to using the bags to carry cash Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and int…
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Amy McIver is in conversation with Willem Els from the Institute for Security Studies, about the standed SA soldiers in Russia. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. T…
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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the biggest stories in startup and tech. Nexus Venture Partners closes a $700 million fund as investor interest in AI steadily returns. Dream11 unveils its revamped app focused on sports entertainment built around creators and livestreamers, Regulators struggle to decode Ola and Uber’s pricing algor…
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Amy MacIver is joined by Daily Maverick sportswriter, to discuss the latest from the Proteas vs India from the ODI series. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The ho…
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Amy MacIver is joined by Andy Ridge, head of digital commerce at Shoprite, to discuss what is trending this festive season! Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The h…
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Joe Root has finally got the monkey of his back with an irrepressible hundred at the Gabba, his first in Australia and his 40th overall. It was the centrepiece of a compelling first day in Brisbane which England looked like squandering at several points, but was saved by Root's dedication and skill and an unexpected unbroken last wicket stand betwe…
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Delightful Daniel Farke steered Leeds to a big win last night. Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete ask if he can be the man to keep them in the Premier League. Elsewhere, Unai Emery celebrates Ollie Watkins' return to form in unusual fashion. Plus, Dan Burn is gearing up for panto season and Pete reveals his inner Boglin. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, …
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