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Whatever your business conundrum, there’s a TED Talk for that—whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how to apply the ideas in your own life. Because business evolves every day, and our ideas about it sh ...
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democracy-ish is a bold and unfiltered political podcast dedicated to defending democracy and maintaining your sanity in an era where both are under attack. Hosted by outspoken political commentators Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, this podcast exposes the dangerous forces of white supremacy and ignorance that threaten our nation's future. For too long, America's political landscape has been dominated by a white-centric narrative, ignoring the true diversity of our multiracial society. Dani ...
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A color-conscious political podcast, hosted by Steve Phillips, that releases episodes every other Thursday. While grassroots organizations raised voters of color turnout to historic levels, securing Democratic victories in 2020 and 2021, there remain strong differences of opinion about the right strategy for winning in a racially-polarized electoral landscape. “Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips” offers candid and data-driven analysis on how progressives can win. Join Steve for a convers ...
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Mark Kenny takes a weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National University and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Dungeons and Dragons podcast about four dads from our world transported into a realm of high fantasy and magic and their quest to rescue their sons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Interviews with Anthropologists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology
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Apocalypse Nowadays is a humorous and thought provoking digital series hosted by four men of color and longtime friends during the ongoing collapse of Western democracy. Hosts discuss the realities on the ground in a rapidly evolving world, and cover the gamut of issues from the complexities of personal life to the joys of pop culture and more.
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America, we gotta get back to doing what's expected of us as free citizens in this democracy. That means being tolerant, being respectful, staying informed, and being engaged. I'm former Congressman Joe Walsh. Follow me here and join the millions of Americans who are renewing their social contract with each other. The social contract. It's on us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The War in Ukraine has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and left entire cities in ruins. It’s a human tragedy on an unimaginable scale. But beyond the death toll and destruction, the conflict represents something even larger: a flashpoint in the ongoing battle between democracy and authoritarianism, sovereignty and imperialism. Escalation is a gripping narrative podcast that delves deep into the complex and often fraught history of the relationship between the United States and Ukr ...
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Weekly wrap of events of the week peppered with context, commentary and opinion by a superstar panel. Click here to support Newslaundry: http://bit.ly/paytokeepnewsfree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the world's brightest and most thought provoking thought leaders to educate, inspire and empower you to unleash your best, most authentic self. More at: https://richroll.com
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A Berkeley News podcast that features lectures and conversations at UC Berkeley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides. The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous ...
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How can we explain peace and conflict in the world? What do security and insecurity do to a region and its people? How do different kinds of violence affect people, and how do societies tackle crises – and the threat of crisis? The Peace Research Institute Oslo brings you expert opinions on the headlines, personal stories from the field, and cutting-edge research in this monthly podcast, hosted by Emmy-award winning journalist Arnaud Siad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info ...
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Reporting and analysis to help you understand the forces shaping the world - with Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes, Kate Lamble and Tom Gatti, plus New Statesman writers and expert contributors. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday: Culture Tom Gatti & Kate Mossman explore what cultural moments reveal about society and the world. Wednesday: Insight One story, zoomed out to help you understand the forces shaping the world. Thursday: Politics Andrew Marr and Hannah Barnes are joined by regulars Rachel Cunliffe an ...
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Village SquareCast is the podcast your mother warned you about. We talk politics, religion and race — across color, creed and ideology — and we do it like the partners in democracy that we really ought to be. At The Village Square, we've had hundreds of conversations with tens of thousands of people — and now we bring you our favorites of these conversations via podcast. We talk in bars, we talk in churches, we talk across a hundred continuous tables in the middle of a street downtown. And t ...
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Each week Phil Dobbie and Roger Hearing get to grips with one issue that impacts our lives. It could be economic, social, technological or geopolitical. Whatever the subject, they'll talk to the experts who can give help explain what's really going on. And Phil and Roger back it up with their own research and opinions. It's half an hour to get across one of the key issues of the time, and they promise, it'll never be boring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Political Cycle is a weekly show that looks at the similarities and differences in global politics. Our hosts – based out of the US, UK and India – are joined by top political journalists and researchers from around the world to cross-pollinate and cross-examine different political cultures and systems. Join Emily Tamkin, Rohan Venkat and Tom Hamilton as they explore three very different, but interlocking, political systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Journalists Carole Cadwalladr and Peter Jukes – with the help of Conservative party whistleblower Sergei Cristo – expose an alleged secret spy ring operating at the very heart of the British political system. This is the untold story of the most audacious Russian influence operation in British history. It involves honey traps, Russian agents and information warfare. Russian wealth and glamour collide with a wild west of new digital landscapes. And as Sergei tries and fails to raise the alarm ...
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Balitang thinking, hindi breaking. Teka Teka is the news podcast that takes its time to explain the issues you need to know. A PumaPodcast production. Join our community! Get podcast updates and exclusive event invites when you sign up for the PumaPodcast newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hGLcYn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Intercept is proud to support and share episodes of Deconstructed and Intercepted from our colleagues at Drop Site News, as well as other partner content, that highlights important political stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Describing today’s political climate as complicated and unpredictable is an understatement. Everyone is so divided that a discussion about politics is toxic, vile, and downright depressing. Even more alarming is that most people are not properly educated about it, especially with rampant misinformation on the internet and dreadful propaganda from both sides. This leads to public disarray, bad decisions, and a broken idea of good and evil. This podcast bravely jumps into the political mire to ...
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Is social media really destroying democracy? Should Facebook be considered a public utility? How does cryptocurrency affect state sovereignty? And what exactly is surveillance capitalism? For all your political questions about tech, this is The Anti-Dystopians. The Anti-Dystopians is hosted and produced by Alina Utrata. All episodes are freely available, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Twitter @AntiDystopians. To support the show, visit: bit.ly/3AApPN4 To subscribe to the ...
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The Mesa Verde Group is one of California's premier Latino lobbying firms working alongside organizations that are lead by Latinos and communities of color. The Mesa Verde Group's very own Christopher Sanchez is joined by advocates and policy professionals to discuss politics and policy happening in the State Capitol and throughout California.
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Review and relive the books that made you cringe in school, but now with cocktails and sass.
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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting. Find all our podcasts here And please support this podcast by subscribing here We also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the int ...
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Welcome truth seeker. You’re here for a reason. Something’s not right. Things don’t make sense. Deep down you know this yet you can’t connect the dots. There are too many nonsensical parts, a barrage of contradictory information floating about. We know. We understand. The Mel K Show is here to help make sense of the senseless. Who’s Mel K? Mel K is a devoted lover of truth, facts, history, God, and America. After graduating with honors from NYU, she spent twenty years in media, film, and inv ...
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The Agora is a podcast created by the team behind MacroPolis. It’s a political and economic analysis website based in Athens. In this podcast series, we examine political, economic and social developments in Greece. But our podcasts will also look at what’s happening in the world around us. We provide listeners with insight from our own experts and analysis from special guests. If you enjoy intelligent, lively discussion and want the bigger picture, join us for a stroll through the Agora. To ...
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The Spotlight on Community Colleges podcast provides community college administrators, trustees, and faculty, as well as higher education scholars, students, and thought leaders, with insights into major challenges and issues community colleges face. Through topical exchanges between researchers and practitioners, guests discuss emerging scholarship paired with practical solutions, as well as critical analyses of possibilities for future practice. Together they share stories and anecdotes gr ...
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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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"Race and Democracy" features Dr. Peniel Joseph and expert guests to discuss the most important questions of our time about race, democracy, social justice, culture, and moral and ethical issues. Texas Podcast Network is brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcas ...
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I Am Interchange immerses you in the world of adventure journalism, where we fearlessly explore the monumental global changes, inequalities, and urgent issues surrounding the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through raw, unfiltered storytelling, we dive into the tension within these goals and share the stories from the front lines of systems change.
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News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Dr. Tisby curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to Black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a Black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, a ...
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Join in on Tinius Talks to learn more about current issues within the media economy. In each episode you will meet the CEO of the Tinius Trust, Kjersti Løken Stavrum, in dialogue with relevant guest from media and adjacent businesses. All content in Norwegian. Tinius Talks are published by the Tinius Trust, who is the main shareholder in Schibsted. Read more on www.tinius.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1961, Norma and Mel Gabler were a quiet couple living in Hawkins, Texas. One day, they noticed some factual errors in their son's school book. What began as a small complaint morphed into a multi-decade crusade to shape what children of Texas — and therefore the country — read in their textbooks. In an election year with raging debates around education, this audio documentary charts how Texas dictated American education over the last sixty years and examines how the fight over our child ...
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The Path Forward: A 2024 Election Podcast takes listeners to the heart of the most defining political moment of our time. In this three-part series, we explore the urgent questions facing voters in 2024: Does America want to move forward toward progress and healing, or backward into repression and harm? From the lingering presence of white nationalism to the burgeoning power of a multiracial democracy, The Path Forward unpacks the forces shaping the future of the country. Featuring stories o ...
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A new series of talks by David Runciman, in which he explores some of the most important thinkers and prominent ideas lying behind modern politics – from Hobbes to Gandhi, from democracy to patriarchy, from revolution to lock down. Plus, he talks about the crises – revolutions, wars, depressions, pandemics – that generated these new ways of political thinking. From the team that brought you Talking Politics: a history of ideas to help make sense of what’s happening today. Hosted on Acast. Se ...
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This is a show that aims to engage, energize and educate voters of color to participate in the political process, regardless of partisan affiliation. This station goes out to all of those who have not long had the luxury of choosing adequate representation. I’d like this to be a platform for people to share ideas and perspectives on what it means to be a part of our modern democracy as a member of a “minority” ethnic group.
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She the People with Aimee Allison in collaboration with Design Observer invites you into a joyful conversation about the power of our multiracial democracy, led by women of color. In depth interviews with women leaders, strategists, thinkers and artists alongside on the ground reporting will help us make meaning of this historic moment.
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Understanding American Patriarchy with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs
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52:51New York Times bestselling author and scholar Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs discusses her new book Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden From Us and why she set out to write a book that makes plain one of the organizing principles and primary barriers to progress in the U.S. Against the backdrop of what’s happening in L.A. right now, Anna’s book off…
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MORNINGS WITH MEL K - Stop the Insanity! If We Do Not Stand for Our Constitution & Bill of Rights We Will Lose Both! 6/12/25
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1:27:18Beverly Hills Precious Metals Exchange - Buy Gold & Silverhttps://themelkshow.com/gold/Speak with Gold Expert Andrew Sorchini…Tell Him Mel K Sent You! Order Mel’s New Book: Americans Anonymous: Restoring Power to the People One Citizenat a Time https://themelkshow.com/book Dr. Zelenko Immunity Protocolshttps://zstacklife.com/MelK We The People must…
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Trump, And Only Trump, Created All These Crises
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29:42The economy was doing really well when Trump was sworn in. And there were no trade wars when Trump was sworn in. And border crossings had been dropping precipitously for over a year when Trump was sworn in. There was no immigrant “invasion.” So if you think things are in crisis right now, then there’s only one person to blame - Trump. Am I right? H…
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The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee
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14:08Making art isn’t self-indulgent — it’s an essential, radical act of creation, says writer Amie McNee. She explores the importance of having a creative practice, whether you’re a long-time artist or an aspiring one, and shows how to move past self-doubt and start expressing yourself. If you’ve ever felt like your creativity doesn’t matter in a world…
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A Nation in Peril: Trump's Power Grabs, Broken Promises, and the Fight to Hold on to Democracy
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37:33Episode 136 Summary: 1. Foreign Aid Cuts Cost Lives: Trump and Rubio continue to lie about the impact of dismantling USAID programs, despite overwhelming evidence—including 300,000+ global deaths—proving these cuts are deadly and unconscionable. 2. Healthcare and HIV Medications at Risk: Millions of dollars in critical contraceptives and HIV suppli…
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Money vs Democracy: inside India’s cash handout schemes
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37:37It has become common in India for political candidates to promise regular cash handouts to women who fall under a certain income threshold. Of course, they have to win their elections first. The cash handouts schemes have been the subject of increasing debate. Many are asking whether this is bribery, whether it is enough to live on, whether the gov…
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More than a quarter of UK voters back a party that’s only got 5 MPs. Labour won a stonking majority in parliament last year with just over a third of the vote. What’s happening to our democracy? Does the system still work? Or is the social media-fuelled clamour for instant policy-fixes not suited to going to the ballot box once every five years? Is…
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What Keir Starmer can't say - New Statesman editor Tom McTague on his new profile of the Prime Minister
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40:50Keir Starmer had tears in his eyes as he spoke of the death of his brother. The Prime Minister was talking with the New Statesman's new editor, Tom McTague, about how his personal life informs how he runs the country. Tom has spent weeks accompanying and interviewing Keir Starmer for an extensive profile published in the latest issue of the New Sta…
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Harry Litman: Trump, the Troops, and the Threat to Democracy
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51:02Charlie Sykes is joined by legal analyst and Talking Feds host Harry Litman for a sobering conversation about Donald Trump's latest maneuvers to militarize immigration enforcement—and what it signals for the future of American democracy. From the potential invocation of the Insurrection Act to the silence of military leadership, the two explore how…
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From Gaza to Sudan: What the Rise in Global Conflict Means for Children
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33:022024 marked one of the most violent years since the end of the Cold War, with 61 armed conflicts recorded across 36 countries. This sobering tally comes from PRIO’s latest Conflict Trends: A Global Overview report, drawing on data from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program. But behind the numbers lies a deeper human toll. From Gaza to Sudan, children a…
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MORNINGS WITH MEL K - The Color Revolution will be Televised-America Must Be Told the Truth! 6/11/25
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1:08:31We The People must stand strong, stay united, resolute, calm, and focus on the mission. Beverly Hills Precious Metals Exchange - Buy Gold & Silver https://themelkshow.com/gold/ Speak with Gold Expert Andrew Sorchini…Tell Him Mel K Sent You! Order Mel’s New Book: Americans Anonymous: Restoring Power to the People One Citizen at a Time https://themel…
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June 14 Is No Kings Day. Find A Rally Near You
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18:08A conversation today with Ezra Levin, co founder of Indivisible (indivisible.org) one of the organizations behind the more than 1,800 No Kings rallies this Saturday, June 14th. Hear why it’s so damn important that millions and millions of us peacefully take to the streets this weekend to oppose the authoritarian in the White House. Hosted on Acast.…
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The surprising power of your nature photos | Scott Loarie
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13:01Scott Loarie has a challenge for you: go outside and take a picture of a living thing. He introduces the global community of people building a living atlas of the natural world by sharing their nature photos with scientists — and shows how you can join in on the fun. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Become a TED Me…
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Why the Philippines has two Independence Days
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14:32This Independence Day, we turn to an episode of What’s AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted to unpack the complicated, often overlooked history of the holiday—from Aguinaldo’s 1898 declaration to July 4, 1946, and finally, to why we now celebrate June 12. Hosts Ceej Tantengco-Malolos and Sab Schnabel dive into the myths, milestones, and mixed messages b…
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Mel K w/ Matt Ehret & Cynthia Chung | Hidden Hands: Roswell and the Birth of a New Psyop | 6-10-25
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1:22:31Beverly Hills Precious Metals Exchange - Buy Gold & Silver https://themelkshow.com/gold/ Speak with Gold Expert Andrew Sorchini…Tell Him Mel K Sent You! Learn more about Matt Ehret and his work: https://canadianpatriot.org https://matthewehret.substack.com https://x.com/ehret_matthew Film Premiere: The Hidden Hand Behind UFOs Ep. 4 (Roswell and the…
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Mel K & Andrew Sorchini | Silver Goes Vertical as Broken Promises Threaten Global Markets
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32:01To learn more about Beverly Hills Precious Metals, please visit https://melkgold.com Or https://bh-pm.com Promo Code MelK There are many ways to protect your sovereignty from those seeking to take it away. Prepare and take action to protect your financial freedom and consider solutions away from the institutional financial technocracy. We encourage…
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MORNINGS WITH MEL K - The Globalist Funded US Color Revolution Exposed-Will American Citizens Wake Up to the Massive Fraud Before it’s too Late? 6/10/25
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27:19We The People must stand strong, stay united, resolute, calm, and focus on the mission. Beverly Hills Precious Metals Exchange - Buy Gold & Silver https://themelkshow.com/gold/ Speak with Gold Expert Andrew Sorchini…Tell Him Mel K Sent You! Order Mel’s New Book: Americans Anonymous: Restoring Power to the People One Citizen at a Time https://themel…
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Abducting People in Home Depot & 7-Eleven Parking Lots. Not Who We Are
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29:11Trump immigration henchman Steven Miller last week demanded that ICE cops go to Home Depot and 7-Eleven parking lots to grab immigrants. And so they are. And this is what started the whole thing in Los Angeles last week. Is this really the kind of country we want to be? I don’t think so. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Inside a dark web kill list | Carl Miller
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15:30Who pays for an assassin on the internet? Dark web researcher Carl Miller spent years tracking down the answer to this question. In this chilling talk, he shares how he uncovered real kill orders placed online by seemingly ordinary individuals — and gives an unsettling look at what drives people to the brink. (Note: This talk contains descriptions …
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Join Democracy Sausage co-hosts to discuss the US, domestic fiscal debates and what to expect in the weeks ahead. What will the agenda be for the Albanese-Trump meeting at the G7, especially with the unfolding instability in the US? What does the conversation around the proposed changes to superannuation taxation say about our expectations for gove…
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Filipina drag queens: From comedy bars to the mainstream
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19:37In this episode of Thought Bubbles, we dive deep into the vibrant and evolving world of drag culture in the Philippines. With special guest Jon Galvez—a drag enthusiast, filmmaker, and director of ‘Lip Sync Assassin’—we explore how drag has grown from comedy bars and barangay pageants into a powerful platform for Filipino queer storytelling, politi…
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Oscar Wilde 3: "A Handbag?!" The Importance of Being Earnest
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1:24:35The Importance of Being Earnest, first performed in 1895 at the sumptuous St James' Theatre in London, was Wilde’s last, and without question his greatest piece of dramatic writing. The handbag, the cucumber sandwiches, the Bunburying and the first class ticket to Worthing all come together to create a timeless classic that has been rarely out of p…
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Brian Klaas: Why Are There So Many Psychopaths in Politics?
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46:27Charlie Sykes is joined by political scientist and author Brian Klaas for a sobering look at how modern politics has come to attract the worst kinds of personalities—and why that’s no accident. They unpack the structural rot that fuels a rise in psychopathy, narcissism, and performative extremism among elected officials, and discuss the acceleratin…
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Trump's POWER GRAB? L.A. Used as a Test Case!
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Iain Dale, LBC presenter on his Thatcher biography, her impact on the media and the future of public service broadcasting
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32:05Iain Dale is a broadcaster, political commentator, and presenter on LBC. We discuss his new short biography of Margaret Thatcher, written to introduce the former Prime Minister to a new generation. We explore her fraught relationship with the BBC, her influence on broadcasting policy, and what that legacy means today. We talk about the future of pu…
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Imagine a city alive with stories—every corner whispering tales of dreams, struggles, and aspirations. It’s a place where communities don’t just live, but co-create their surroundings, weaving narratives into the very fabric of their environment. This is the essence of World Building—where storytelling becomes a force for transformation, turning vi…
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Trump Desperately WANTS A Crisis. Don’t Give It To Him
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34:39What’s happening in Los Angeles right now, and what’s been happening for the past few days has made it crystal clear again that Trump is just itching to put the Marines on American streets against the American people. That’s his game plan. And that will be his game plan when he tries to cancel the 2026 midterms. Also, my conversations with the Amer…
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What introverts wish everyone else knew | Shalewa Sharpe
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11:18Comedian Shalewa Sharpe recounts the hilarious tale of how capitalism broke her ankle, what’s going on with dive bar bathrooms and why she — a quiet soul who likes to sip chamomile tea — brings a tote bag to a wild night out. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Learn more abou…
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Dr. Matthew Nagra Makes The Ultimate Case For A Plant-Based Diet: Busting Nutrition Myths Around Seed Oils, Soy, Protein, & More
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2:21:33Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Vancouver-based naturopathic doctor and nutrition researcher who tackles misinformation around diet and nutrition on social media. This conversation dismantles nutrition's most malevolent misconceptions—from seed oil hysteria to carnivore evangelism. We explore how tribal allegiances have replaced science, why plant proteins …
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Philippines' silent majority: informal workers face the climate crisis
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14:45In this episode rerun, we dive deep into the reality of the Philippines' informal economy. This vast workforce faces significant pre-existing vulnerabilities, including long hours, physical strain, and even abuse. For a country as disaster-prone as the Philippines, climate change layers on more existential threats, exposing informal workers to heig…
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Jeremy Hunt: Reform's mission is to destroy the Tories
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31:48Jeremy Hunt held an extensive number of briefs in successive Conservative cabinets; culture secretary, health secretary, foreign secretary, and chancellor. He's now back on the back benches after just holding onto his seat, focusing his time on "reading and writing". Last week he published a new book "Can We Be Great Again? - looking at Britain’s g…
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How industrial fishing sinks communities | Lamin Jassey
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10:32What happens when the fish that sustain a community start disappearing? Environmental activist Lamin Jassey shares how industrial fish meal factories are devastating local waters, livelihoods and health in The Gambia — and how communities are organizing to defend their coasts and reclaim their future, one catch at a time. After the talk, Modupe voi…
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Kevin B. Anderson, "The Late Marx's Revolutionary Roads: Colonialism, Gender, and Indigenous Communism" (Verso, 2025)
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1:04:22Kevin Anderson’s The Late Marx's Revolutionary Roads: Colonialism, Gender, and Indigenous Communism (Verso, 2025) encourages to look again at the intellectual and political work of a figure some may assume has been exhausted: Karl Marx. Following on from his earlier landmark study Marx at the Margins: On Nationalism, Ethnicity and Non-Western Socie…
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Information Inoculation: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health
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45:39Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. The high school senior reports back on his unexpected time in…
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Sen. Angus King: The Fragility of American Democracy
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28:17Senator Angus King joins Charlie Sykes for a sobering conversation on the erosion of constitutional norms, the rise of authoritarianism, and Congress’s failure to defend its own power. Drawing lessons from history—including Margaret Chase Smith’s defiance of McCarthyism—King warns that America’s democratic experiment is more vulnerable than most re…
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Welcome to our first "Book Club" episode, as Amanda and Victoria discuss Sinners, Conclave and the atrocious Lilo and Stitch live action. Fair warning: there's no outline, no script, and plenty of tangents. Back to our regularly scheduled programming in July!
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Apocalypse Nowadays E30: "Trump vs Musk: A Clash of Titans in Political Showdown", Surveillance Expansion, and NBA Finals Shocker
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49:48Welcome back to Apocalypse Nowadays, where Aaron and Sik dive into the latest tumultuous events shaping the world. Starting off with a fiery conversation about the unexpected feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the duo explores the intricacies behind their public fallout and what it signifies in the broader political landscape. Shifting gears,…
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