Best ASA Publications Podcasts (2025)

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Amotz Asa-el looks to the future with his book "The Last Jewish Frontier" 17:01

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"The Last Jewish Frontier: A future trek to a land without a nation.” A new bestselling Hebrew book reimagines Israel-its people, its geography and its future. Author Amotz Asa-el, whose book The Jewish March of Folly, became a huge bestseller in Israel a few years ago, discusses his new book with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan and examines where Israel…

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355: Mindful Travel In an Unequal World: How to Move Beyond Guilt, Build Solidarity, Challenge Power, Notice Joy, and Find Belonging with Dr. Anu Taranath 53:34

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Hear from the author of my most recommended book for travelers: Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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"Living the Letters: An Alphabet of Emerging Jewish Thought." 13:19

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Michael Marmur is a Reform Rabbi based in Jerusalem, where he is a Professor of Jewish Theology at the Hebrew Union College. In conversation with KAN's Mark Weiss he discussed his latest book "Living the Letters: An Alphabet of Emerging Jewish Thought." And he also provides a message for the Jewish New Year. (Photo: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Thousands of Israelis sign petition backing Palestinian statehood recognition 7:11

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Nearly 10,000 Israelis have signed a petition supporting the call to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the upcoming meeting co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia at the UN General Assembly in New York. The petition, entitled "No to war - yes to recognition" was organized by the Israeli grassroots group Zazim. Zazim executive director Raluca Ga…

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Commemorating Holocaust of Romanian Jewry 7:32

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The annual Holocaust remembrance of the Romanian Jewish community in Israel (AMIR) held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem earlier this month centered on the tragedy of Romanian Jews deported to Transnistria during the Second World War. Ahead of the September 17 event, Romania's ambassador to Israel, Dr. Radu Ioanid, a Holocaust scho…

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News Flash September 21, 2025 5:07

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Two rockets fired from Gaza toward Israel, no injuries. Britain expected to announced recognition of Palestinian statehood. Cabinet approved appointment of prime minister's chief of staff Braverman as Israel's ambassador to London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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A discussion with Asa Shimizu and Abiyana Moore of the Honolulu Youth Commission 30:10

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Asa Shimizu, chair of the Honolulu Youth Commission, and commissioner, Abiyana Moore, join host Brandi Higa to discuss why they chose to be on the Honolulu Youth Commission (1:34). Later, both commissioners explain the power the commission has to direct actual change in the City and County of Honolul…

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"B'Darchei Noam": Cultivating an ethos of public service among young Israelis 13:25

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From an early age, Noam Avramovich, an IDF observer who fell at the Nahal Oz base in the October 7 attack, had a strong sense of public service which accompanied her throughout life. From her character and legacy was born the initiative, "B'Darchei Noam", a new social-educational center established in partnership between the Avramovich family and t…

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Commemorating the last cavalry charge in history 7:53

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A special event was held to commemorate a very strategic victory by the British and Commonwealth forces against the Turks and Germans in World War One in Palestine 107 years ago; the battle of Semakh on the southern shores of the Sea of Galilee. It was probably the last cavalry charge in history. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with historian Joe S…

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News Flash September 17, 2025 6:17

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Missile launched from Yemen at Israel falls outside of country's borders. Palestinian report communications lines down as IDF continues offensive in Gaza City. Prime Minister Netanyahu says Trump to host him later this month See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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Foreign Ministry brings bi-partisan delegation of 250 US state legislators to Israel 5:04

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A delegation of some 250 US state legislators is currently visiting Israel, the largest ever bipartisan group of US lawmakers to visit the Jewish state. Here for just five days, the legislators – five from each state – are seeing for themselves the conflict as well as Israel’s prowess and are meeting with top leaders. Foreign Ministry officials hop…

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News Flash September 16 2025 5:23

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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What message did Rubio bring to Jerusalem? 11:56

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Prof. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations at Bar-Ilan and Reichman universities, speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent visit to Israel, regional reaction to the Israeli strike in Qatar, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's isolation remarks. (Photo: Haim Zach/GPO) See omnystudio.com/listen…

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News Flash September 15, 2025 6:07

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Prime Minister Netanyahu says hails US-Israel alliance as strongest ever. US Secretary of State Rubio says US focused on what happens next, after Israel's Qatar strike. IDF says forces prepared for Gaza City conquest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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354: Navigating Racism, Power Inequality and Turning Immigrant Diaspora Identity into a Superpower with Dr. Anu Taranath 1:17:21

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Learn about Indian-American identity, the value of critical pedagogy, and making meaningful connections in West Africa. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Is Israel's loose cannon strategy taking diplomatic risks? 8:02

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Dan Feferman, an analyst on Middle Eastern Affairs, and co-editor-in-chief of Middle East 24, says that Arab countries have supported Israel’s war against Hamas, Hizbullah, Iran and the Houthis which are just as much a threat to them as they are to Israel. But Israel needed to better engage with Arab allies, like Saudi Arabia. He told reporter Arie…

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News Flash September 14, 2025 5:36

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Drone launched from Yemen at Israel intercepted. US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Israel against backdrop of Doha strike, Gaza war. IDF warns Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of strike on building See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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News Flash September 11, 2025 5:44

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Two IDF soldiers lightly hurt in roadside blast in Tulkarm. Report: Qatar to hold emergency summit in Doha next week on Israeli strike. IAF intercepted Houthi missile launched from Yemen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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September 11th National Day of Remembrance; a discussion with members from HFD 26:47

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Captain Malcolm Medrano and Fire Inspector Carl Otsuka of the Honolulu Fire Department join host Brandi Higa to discuss the importance of Never Forgetting 9/11 (0:50). Then, the group talks about ways the Sept. 11th attacks have changed the way fire departments across the nation prepare for disasters…

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News Flash September 10,2025 5:08

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Israeli doubt over Hamas leadership fatalities in Doha strike. Elizabeth Tsurkov expected at Sheba hospital after release from Iraq captivity. IDF topples another Gaza City tower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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English whisky makes a splash at Whisky Live Tel Aviv 2025 3:44

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The annual Whisky Live exhibition is opening this week in Tel Aviv as Israelis are showing growing interest and demand in the distilled spirits. Most of the world’s leading distillers are on hand and the blossoming love of whiskey has also brought a number of local Israeli distilleries. One notable participant this year is English Whisky. Tagore Ra…

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Dramatic increase in applications for gun licenses following terror attack 4:56

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There has been a dramatic rise in applications for gun licenses after yesterday’s terror attack in Jerusalem. Moshe Konikov teaches counter-terrorism and firearms shooting. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that more Israelis should be armed because many terrorists have been neutralized by civilians armed with personal weapons. (photo: Chaim Goldbe…

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News Flash September 9, 2025 6:17

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Funerals held for four IDF soldiers killed in Gaza on Monday. IDF warns Gaza City residents to evacuate south. Qatar reportedly pressuring Hamas to accept latest US framework for ceasefire, hostage release deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem calls for death penalty for terrorists 5:45

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Aryeh King, deputy mayor of Jerusalem, called for the death penalty for terrorists and for their families to be deported and property confiscated as a deterrent. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the government needed to change its policy and do more to block Arabs from the territories from entering the city. (photo: flash90) See omnystudio.co…

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News Flash September 8 2025 5:16

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Palestinian terrorists murder six Israelis and wound a dozen more in Jerusalem attack, Air Force downs Houthi drone near Eilat, IDF continues destroying high-rises in Gaza City See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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A New Way to Diagnose Osteoporosis 28:23

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Ultrasonic tomography has been applied in many fields, from geophysics to engineering, and now to medicine. In this episode, we talk with Aaron Chung-Jukko and Peter Huthwaite (Imperial College London) about their work to develop an ultrasonic tomography algorithm that can be used to assess fracture risk in bones, and, as a result, be used as a non…

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353: Understanding Palestine and How You Can Help Stop the Genocide: Matt Bowles Interviewed on the Going Places Podcast 1:14:32

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Matt Bowles is interviewed by Yulia Denisyuk about Palestine and action items you can take to help stop the genocide. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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Women impacted by trauma of October 7th share their stories 18:59

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The Eden Association, which helps women process trauma, has spearheaded several social initiatives for women impacted by the October 7th attack and ongoing war to share their stories. These include the Woman Talk War video testimonies project, and the traveling exhibition, October 7th Her Photo, created and curated by Alicia Shahaf. For project par…

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News Flash September 7, 2025 5:54

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IAF identifies drone launch from Yemen. Palestinians report Israeli strike in central Gaza City. Amid reports US conveyed to Hamas principles of comprehensive deal, terror group releases video with signs of life from two hostages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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Study assesses early childhood in Israel in shadow of war 12:23

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The Taub Center has released the findings of a longitudinal study examining the impact of the ongoing war on young children and their families. The findings underscore the need for tailored support programs as children return to their routines following the summer vacation. Dr. Carmel Blank of the Taub Center and Ruppin Academic Center spoke to KAN…

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Aussies in Israel to protest outside the Australian embassy 7:40

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Australians and Israelis are set to rally outside the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv on Friday, protesting what they see as Canberra’s failures to address rising anti-Semitism in the country and policies that have weakened diplomatic ties with Jerusalem. Demonstrators have been directed to bring Australian and Israeli flags to the rally to urge Aus…

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News Flash September 4, 2025 5:43

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Houthi missile fired at Israel falls outside country's borders. Israel dismisses as spin Hamas statement on willingness free all hostages in exchange for ending of war. After UAE warning, Judea and Samaria sovereignty reportedly dropped from agenda of discussion prime minister planning to convene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Jennifer Santos on joining the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts 34:03

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Jennifer Santos, executive director for the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts joins host Brandi Higa to discuss joining the City and what’s prepared her for this role (0:44). Then, Jennifer Santos talks about creating incubation spaces for artists and cultural practitioners (14:13). Finally, San…

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Will Israel extend sovereignty to Judea and Samaria? 8:16

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The United Arab Emirates warned has warned Israel that any annexation of the West Bank would constitute a red line for Abu Dhabi that would severely undermine the spirit of the Abraham Accords that normalized relations between the two countries. The comments came as Israel is considering extending sovereignty to at least some parts of Judea and Sam…

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News Flash September 3, 2025 5:25

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Day of Disruption protestors call for end to Gaza war. Criticism after car torched during protest. Houthi missile intercepted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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'While Israel Slept' examines the events leading up to October 7th 12:48

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While Israel Slept, the new book by Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot, tells the gripping inside story of how Hamas, Israel’s weakest enemy, succeeded in launching a surprise attack on one of the world’s most powerful militaries. Through a detailed examination of the events leading up to October 7, 2023, the book exposes the intelligence and strategic fa…

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News Flash September 2, 2025 7:13

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IAF intercepts Houthi drone outside of country's borders. Tens of thousands of reservist called for duty in preparation for expansion of Gaza offensive. Belgium announces will recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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Will Israel's strike on Houthi leadership deter future attacks? 8:30

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Yemen's Houthis on Monday held a mass funeral for their prime minister and 11 other senior officials killed in an Israeli air strike that penetrated the top echelon's of the Iran-backed terror group. KAN reporter Mark Weiss spoke with Dr. Nahum Shiloh, an expert on Yemen from Tel Aviv University's Moshe Dayan Center. (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio…

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News Flash September 1, 2025 6:00

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Two slain hostages recovered in Gaza to be laid to rest. Security cabinet discusses Gaza City military conquest. Israeli students return to schools in north and south after nearly two years of war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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Back to school backpack campaign to support needy youth 9:46

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As the new school year opens, a new report from the Latet organization points to persistent socio-economic gaps that underscore the challenges for needy youth to thrive. According to the report, over half a million children are beginning the new school year in poverty. Two thirds of supported families reported their children lack basic school suppl…

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352: How to Survive a Hitman, Protect the Environment, and Make the Coffee Industry More Ethical and Sustainable with Etelle Higonnet 57:34

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Learn what you can do to combat environmental destruction and human rights abuses in the coffee industry staring today. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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US has the legal right to bar PA president Mahmud Abbas from UN General Assembly 4:38

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Retired ambassador Alan Baker, a former legal adviser to the foreign ministry and former member of the UN legal office said that the United States was committed to allow heads of state to enter the country to attend the UN General Assembly. But regarding non-state, or terrorist organizations, he told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the US has the ri…

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Peace comes through trust between Israelis and Palestinians, not at the UN 7:52

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Samer Sinijlawi, a Palestinian politician from the opposition inside Fatah, said the move to revoke the US visa of Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas represented a diplomatic failure of the Palestinian leadership. Nevertheless, he told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict does not go through the …

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News Flash August 31, 2025 5:37

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Cabinet meets in secure location after IDF strikes targeting Houthi, Hamas officials. IDF recovers bodies of two hostages murdered on October 7th. IDF reservist killed in friendly fire incident in Gaza over weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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Report: Lebanese army infiltrated by Hezbollah 9:58

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Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem has said his organization would refuse to surrender its weapons, even at the risk of civil war in Lebanon. The Lebanese army, meanwhile, has been infiltrated by Hezbollah, according to a new report by the Alma Research and Education center. Reserve IDF major Avraham Levine of the Alma Research and Education…

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News Flash August 28 2025 5:30

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Air Force intercepts drone launched from Yemen, IDF commandos reportedly raid site near Damascus, actor Rami Heuberger passes away at 61 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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Mayor Blangiardi on UH football's season opening win, the Waikīkī Natatorium, and hazard pay for firefighters 29:35

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the U.H. football team’s season opening win against Stanford (0:47). Then, Mayor Blangiardi provides an update on the feasibility on a project to restore the Waikīkī Natatorium (14:57). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi addressees the issue of COVID-19 …

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PM recognizes Armenian genocide 7:18

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has for the first time recognized the genocide carried out by Ottoman Empire against Armenians in the early 20th century. He made the comment in an English language podcast interview with Patrick Bet-David. Armenians have long sought international recognition of the killings by the Ottoman Empire, which reportedly …

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News Flash August 27, 2025 5:14

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PM recognizes Armenian genocide. Missile from Yemen intercepted. Witkoff says Gaza war will end this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

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Searches underway for Altalena, Irgun weapons ship sunk by IDF in 1948 4:51

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The Ministry of Heritage is investing one million shekels in locating the remains of the pre-state Irgun weapons ship "Altalena." The national research vessel "Bat Galim" equipped with advanced technological means will be deployed. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke to Dr Mor Kanari, a marine geophysicist in Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Researc…