Best Absolute Units Podcasts (2026)

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Jane Austen: Verdure, Culture, and Comfort (with Paddy Bullard and Isabel Hughes) 52:59

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Jane Austen’s novels are classic books of the English countryside. Yet they reveal so much more about English culture, industry and society than simply presenting prettified scenes of village life. In this episode, we're back with Professor Paddy Bullard (University of Reading) and Isabel Hughes (The MERL) to talk about how Jane Austen’s novels exp…

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Electricty went down and immediately after I heard explosions and aircraft noise — former Venezuelan diplomat 10:52

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As multiple explosions heard in Venezuelan capital Caracas, we speak with Jesus Rodriguez-Espinoza, former Venezuelan diplomat and Orinoco Tribune’s editor.By RT

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America should deal with Russia directly — Constantin von Hoffmeister 8:06

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RT spoke with Constantin von Hoffmeister, founder of Multipolar Press and author, about the Ukraine conflict, Zelensky’s appointment of a new chief of staff, alleged attacks on civilians, and the West’s involvement in the stalled peace negotiations.By RT

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'As Kiev losing on battlefield, terror against civilians sign of desperation' — Adriel Kasonta 6:51

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RT sat down with Adriel Kasonta, political risk consultant and lawyer, to talks about Kiev's latest terrorist attacks in Kherson regionBy RT

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'Iran protests started peaceful, then we saw infiltration on streets' — Seyed Mohammed Marandi 8:11

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RT talked with political analyst Seyed Mohammed Marandi about protests across Iran. He says the nation's people don't want to see violence on their streetsBy RT

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Protestors take to the streets of Iran as currency hits record low 7:06

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Rallies are being seen across Iran for a third day due to the country's latest economic crisis. Country's president swears commitment to addressing unraveling protestsBy RT

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'EU's silent condonation of Kiev's attacks may cause harsh response from Russia' — Armando Mema 4:56

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RT spoke to Armando Mema, former EP candidate, who says Kiev's sponsors are unlikely to recognize Ukraine's terror attacks, and this may cause Russia's patience to run outBy RT

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Crimean Health Minister: Pregnant woman, 5 children among injured in Kherson attack 2:20

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In the aftermath of two separate Ukrainian drone attacks in the Kherson Region, 25 civilians have been killed. Many more injured are being treated at hospitals, including 5 minors and a pregnant womanBy RT

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CrossTalk | Thinking about 2026 25:35

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What does the year 2026 have in store for us? How much continuity can we expect from the year that has passed? Will there be change, and what kind of change? On this edition of the program, we gaze into our crystal balls. CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.By RT

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Russia justified to proportionally respond to Kiev's attack in line with intl law — Christopher Helali 9:56

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RT spoke with academic, researcher and International Secretary of the American Communist Party, Christopher Helali, about Kiev's strike on civilians celebrating New Year in the Kherson regionBy RT

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By killing 24 innocent civilians, Ukraine brought shame on itself and its army — JS. Sodhi 4:48

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RT spoke with retired Lieutenant colonel JS. Sodhi about Ukraine terrorist attack on civilians in Kherson region and how this attack could potentially influence current peace effortsBy RT

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Dark history of the notorious USAID 8:39

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RT correspondent Caleb Maupin recaps USAID's history of regime change operations under the guise of a humanitarian smokescreen, including a shady footprint in Ukraine.By RT

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'Regime as evil as the one that's in Kiev has to be destroyed' — Stanislav Krapivnik 14:56

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Stanislav Krapivnik, former US army officer, speaks to RT on Kiev's horrific attack on civilians in Kherson region that left 24 people deadBy RT

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Kherson Gov: Charred bodies of child victims in Kiev's strike difficult to identify | RT Exclusive 8:25

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24 civilians, including one child, were burned alive in a Kiev drone strike on New Year's celebration in Kherson region. Dozens more are in the hospital with injuries, five of them minors. Kherson governor Vladimir Saldo spoke exclusively to RT on the details of the horrific attackBy RT

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Kiev playing desperate short-term game with support of its European allies — Greg Simons 5:22

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RT sat down with Greg Simons, Professor of Journalism at Daffodil International University in Dhaka, to discuss Kiev's terrorist attack on civilians in Kherson regionBy RT

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'It's an act of terrorism, has nothing to do with the battlefield' — Sonja van den Ende on Kherson attack 8:05

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RT spoke with independent Dutch journalist Sonja van den Ende about Ukrainian drone strike on New Year's celebration in Kherson regionBy RT

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Russia accuses UK of repeated connection to Ukraine's terror attacks 8:54

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Following Kiev's drone attack on Putin's residence, Belarusian president Lukashenko came out accusing Ukraine of possibly not acting alone, with UK being a potential obstacle on the path to peace. Russia has also made the UK connection to several terrorist attacks by UkraineBy RT

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Thousands celebrate annual Enkuuka New Year festival at Ugandan Palace 2:11

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Thousands in Uganda have gathered at the King's Palace to take part in a festival marking the transition from the old year to the new. This vibrant event unites people from ethnic groups around the country in a shared spirit of renewal and community.By RT

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'Zelensky absolutely not aware of what's happening in his own country and what his army's doing' — Cyrille de Lattre 8:38

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Geopolitical Analyst Cyrille de Lattre spoke to RT about Kiev's attack on Russian President's residenceBy RT

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'Sincerely hope 2026 starts with peace for which Russians are working very hard' — Lt.Gen. Kulkarni 7:51

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RT talked with former Director General of Infantry in the Indian Army Sanjay Kulkarni, about Kiev regime's failed attack on Putin's residenceBy RT

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'I don't think Russia will now start bombing Zelensky, it doesn't solve anything' — Thomas Roper 9:57

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RT spoke to author and war correspondent Thomas Roper about Ukraine's attack on Putin's residence and EU's reactionBy RT

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S11 Ep40: ARTETA vs EMERY: THE NEW GENERATION vs EXPERIENCE 1:13:32

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There's no reciprocity from Ukraine on peace initiated by Putin — Colonel Rohit Dev 9:55

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RT sat down with Indian Army Veteran Colonel Rohit Dev to talk about Zelensky lashing out at India for condemning Ukraine's attack on Putin's residenceBy RT

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Attacking Putin's residence puts Ukraine in a bad situation for future talks — Armando Mema 9:24

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Ex-candidate for EU parliament Armando Mema spoke with RT about Ukraine's attempted attack on President Putin's residence and how Russia's presentation of hard evidence will affect Zelensky and Ukraine politicallyBy RT

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Failed terrorist attack: Kiev launches 91 drones targeting Putin's residence 7:00

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All 91 UAVs launched by Kiev at Putin's residence destroyed, were packed with large amount of explosives Zelensky, who denies that the drone raid took place, is 'either unaware of the actual situation or is simply lying as he usually does,' says Russia's MoDBy RT

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'Kiev regime attempting terrorism means they're actually losing' — Sonja van den Ende 13:27

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RT sat down with independent Dutch journalist Sonja van den Ende to discuss Kiev regime's failed attack on Putin's residence and how it will affect the negotiation processBy RT

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'We've gone backwards' | Neville reacts to Man Utd's 'baddest of the bad' draw with Wolves 20:02

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Gary Neville is joined by Seb Hutchinson as Man Utd are held at home to Wolves in a 1-1 draw. Neville reacts to Ruben Amirom's decision to substitute Joshua Zirkzee at half time. He also talks Chelsea, Arsenal and reflects on Man Utd's progress. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-n…

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'It showed us true colors of Kiev regime and its real intentions' — Dmitry Polyanskiy 15:45

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As international condemnation grows over Kiev’s attempted drone strike on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, Russia is warning that the incident exposes Ukraine’s real intentions. Russian representative to the OSCE and former deputy ambassador to the UN, Dmitry Polyanskiy, joins RT International to explain why Moscow sees the attack as a deliber…

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Klasra-yt'One hand pleading for peace, the other approving assassination' — Kaswar Klasra 10:48

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Pakistan has strongly condemned the reported drone attack targeting President Vladimir Putin’s residence, with its prime minister describing it as a “heinous act” and an assassination bid. Editor-in-chief of the Islamabad Telegraph, Kaswar Klasra, joins RT International to explain why Islamabad reacted so forcefully — and why he believes the incide…

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Zelensky’s 'denial lacks credibility' — Kanwal Sibal 18:38

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Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal joins RT International to assess the reported drone attack targeting President Vladimir Putin’s residence — an incident that follows closely after Zelensky’s meeting with Donald Trump in Florida. Sibal argues the timing and context matter, pointing to Zelensky’s earlier remarks and the wider political dy…

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Gaza, world’s largest open-air graveyard | War, famine, and the battle to control the narrative 12:43

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Gaza has been devastated by years of bombardment, with tens of thousands killed, most of them civilians, and nearly the entire population displaced. As humanitarian agencies warn of man-made famine and the collapse of healthcare, a parallel conflict is unfolding — the war over perception.By RT

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Myanmar faces decades of embargo and challenges uniting 135 ethnic groups — Dinna Prapto Raharja 1:34

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RT speaks with Dinna Prapto Raharja, PhD, International Relations expert and practicing diplomat, about Myanmar’s challenges, political unity, and international pressures.By RT

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Ukraine will be demilitarized, its resources are exhausted — Andrei Martyanov 8:31

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Military analyst and author Andrei Martyanov discusses with RT the progress of Russian operations and strategic implications in Ukraine.By RT

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Zelensky is just a useful idiot — Larry Johnson 8:59

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RT speaks with Larry Johnson, former CIA analyst and CEO of BERG Associates, about Ukraine, its leadership, and the flow of international aid.By RT

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People look to Vladimir Putin for leadership, for resistance — John Varoli 9:57

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American journalist John Varoli shares his perspective with RT on the Ukrainian crisis, its global impact, and the shifting geopolitical landscape surrounding the conflict.By RT

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People in Ukraine are seeking change and hope for peace — Andrey Telizhenko 12:37

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RT talks to former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko about the current situation in Ukraine, the need for political change, prospects for negotiations, and how international responses could shape the country’s future.By RT

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Stage reborn: Mariupol theatre returns after devastation 4:37

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A report by RT correspondent Roman Kosarev on the reopening of the Mariupol Theatre, a powerful symbol of the city’s cultural revival after the 2022 destruction.By RT

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'They chose that residence very deliberately to block negotiations' — Dick Black 13:39

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Ukraine is accused of launching a large-scale drone attack targeting President Vladimir Putin’s residence — an incident that may have major implications for peace negotiations. Retired U.S. Army Colonel and former Virginia State Senator Dick Black joins RT International to analyze what this escalation could mean for the future of the conflict.…

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'Ukraine as a people gain nothing, Zelensky stays alive' — Stanislav Krapivnik 10:46

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Was the attempted strike on President Vladimir Putin’s residence a decisive escalation? Former U.S. Army officer and military commentator Stanislav Krapivnik joins RT International to give his immediate reaction to reports of a drone attack targeting the Russian leaderBy RT

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'When you go after the leadership, that’s all-out war' — Michael Maloof 12:03

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Russia says Kiev attempted to strike President Vladimir Putin’s residence with dozens of drones — a move described as “outrageous” and potentially game-changing. Former senior security policy analyst at the U.S. Department of Defense, Michael Maloof, joins RT International to assess the implications of the alleged attack.…

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S11 Ep39: WHO CAN DRAFT THE BEST JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW SIGNINGS?! | FILTHY @ FIVE 1:05:37

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Worlds Apart | Psyched history? 28:05

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Since time immemorial, thinkers and leaders have used history to understand the present and plan for the future. But after the unconscionable carnage of the 20th century, with its pleas of ‘never again’, claims of being on the ‘right side’ of history seem to have taken precedence over the study of it. Is it still possible to keep history from being…

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CrossTalk Bullhorns: Stages of grief 26:06

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Denial, anger, bargaining, and depression. This is the history of the Ukraine Project in 2025. What is missing is acceptance. When the west will get there is unclear. But it is certainly on the horizon. CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich and Aleksandar Pavic.By RT

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Moscow Mules | A year of 2025 in review 29:13

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In this episode of Moscow Mules, it's time to wrap up the year, and so Chay Bowes and his crew are busy giving out the clown world awards (spoiler: most of them are won by Zelensky anyway, but still check it out), while we also look at some really unexpected Christmas miracles. All in all, it was a tough year, but don't worry - the next one will be…

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American bombs won’t cure anything — Ahmad Abubakar Gumi 5:28

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RT speaks with Ahmad Abubakar Gumi — an Islamic cleric, scholar, former Nigerian Army captain, and current Mufti and Mufassir of the Kaduna Central Mosque — who warns that US military involvement in Nigeria risks worsening instability, frightening civilians, and pushing communities into even greater danger instead of resolving security challenges.…

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Ukraine is a viper’s den with staggering levels of corruption — Larry Johnson 8:36

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RT spoke with Larry Johnson, former CIA analyst, CEO of BERG Associated, about corruption in Ukraine, Zelensky’s role and image, Western involvement, and the broader political interests driving the conflict.By RT

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Trump is concerned about the real risk of nuclear war — Diane Sare 5:04

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RT spoke with Diane Sare, President of The LaRouche Organization, former independent candidate for US Senate about Trump’s concerns over nuclear escalation, Europe’s role in the conflict, and whether a new global security architecture is possible for resolving the crisis.By RT

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'If Zelensky removed from power it's probably going to be to the cemetery' — US journalist 6:24

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Ukraine's anti-corruption agency has placed the country's lawmakers under a microscope in a graft probe. Meanwhile, President Zelensky is traveling to the US to meet with President Donald Trump. To discuss this and more, we are joined by American journalist John Varoli.By RT

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Lumumba's Africa | To defeat a colonizer: aftermath 13:48

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Today on Lumumba’s Africa, Professor Lumumba examines the invisible chains that remain long after a nation’s liberation. He argues that true victory lies not in toppling statues, but in decolonizing the mind. Stay tuned.By RT

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Lumumba's Africa | Haiti: A state abandoned 13:54

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This week on Lumumba's Africa: Professor PLO Lumumba delivers a searing lecture on Haiti. He traces the line from its revolutionary triumph — the first Black republic — to its present crisis, framing it not as a failed state, but as a state strategically abandoned and punished for its audacity to be free.…