A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
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Animated Documentary Podcasts
The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ o ...
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Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation
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Join hosts Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan for intimate conversations with leading vegan activists, animal rights advocates, and changemakers transforming our world. Each week, Our Hen House brings you inspiring stories from the frontlines of animal liberation, practical activism strategies, and the latest developments in the fight for animal rights. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or newly vegan, discover how to make a difference for animals through engaging interviews and actionable ...
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How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
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Comedian Donny Salvo and not comedian Darrell Taylor talk about tv and movies in their own special way.
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A unique dog training podcast sharing a peaceful approach to raising your dog with Zen. Hosts: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer & dog lover & Gordon Fontaine, master dog trainer & founder of Zen Dog Training.
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Eavesdrop on life as it's lived. Earshot brings you intimate stories exploring the human experience.
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Weekly audio tales exploring the forgotten history and science of our fellow animals, told by experts, hosted by wildlife filmmaker and conservationist Elliot Connor. New episodes every Wednesday forever. Please follow and leave a review. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Decoder Ring is the show about cracking cultural mysteries. In each episode, host Willa Paskin takes a cultural question, object, or habit; examines its history; and tries to figure out what it means and why it matters. Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever y ...
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Improv icon Billy Merritt directs The BIT Comedy Network's improv troupe as they take a genre and a title and improvise a double-feature. YEP! A double-feature with an improvised animated short followed by an unscripted feature film.
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Takeshi and Santos take two pieces of media and take deep dives into them. Find out what they'll pick this week.
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The Editor's Cut is a monthly Canadian Cinema Editors podcast exploring the art of picture editing in Canada.
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Independent podcast bringing together voices from all fronts of the animal liberation fight. Freely explore the world of animal advocacy and activism. Find inspiration to take action. Challenge your beliefs. New release every Tuesday & Wednesday.
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Country Life magazine has been celebrating the best of life in Britain for over 126 years, from the castles and cottages that dot the land to the beautiful countryside around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast about inexpensive, common and underappreciated records that are waiting to be rediscovered.
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An occasional podcast from the team at animateddocumentary.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amazingly interesting fact podcasts. From most amazing people to future technology creations to facts about amazing mysteries, if it’s amazing, we'll explore it. Oh, and there's a splash of humor thrown in too. You'll be amazed at our mind-blowing array of fun facts and condensed lists.
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COMMONS is a documentary podcast that proves Canada is anything but boring. Each season, host Arshy Mann guides you through the country’s dark underbelly, bringing you stories about crime, corruption and all manner of misdeeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nick van der Kolk's Love and Radio features in-depth, otherworldly-produced interviews with an eclectic range of subjects, from the seedy to the sublime. Get inside the mind of a rogue taxidermist. Find out what it's like to experience a stroke firsthand. Or spend time with an artist who gives away her life savings every night. You've never heard anything like it before.
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Welcome to ”The Empathetic Trainer,” the podcast that explores the power of empathetic animal training Animals just want to be heard. This is an emerging trend among trainers, veterinarians, pet professionals and animal lovers just like yourself. Join us as we learn the challenges our guests faced, as they grew their understanding and connection with the animals in their lives.
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Comedians and Video Game enthusiasts Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger and Matt Apodaca discuss all things gaming. Join them as they joke about the games they're playing, have played, and will play someday. Good games and bad games: It's time to Get Played!
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People become curious about whole food, plant-based nutrition for a multitude of reasons. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, or another chronic disease and you know (or you’ve been told) that this is your best shot at healing your body. You may be an athlete looking to maximize your performance and recovery with the power of plant-based nutrition, or you’re a parent who wants to escape the processed food aisle and start feeding your children real, nour ...
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Welcome to Faunacation! The podcast dedicated to airing out Mother Nature’s dirty laundry! Hosted by Jack Glennon. New episodes every hump day!
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A dog lovers podcast devoted to honoring the lives & memories of man's best friend. Host: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer & dog lover.
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Director Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) discusses his animated documentary about linguist Noam Chomsky.
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Akara Heart and award-winning animal author David Alderton in conversation. If you are interested in sponsoring or advertising in further episodes of the series, please get in touch via [email protected]
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Join Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed filmmaker, for deep conversations about living with balance and purpose in our chaotic modern world. As "The Urban Monk," Dr. Shojai brings a unique perspective as a former Taoist monk, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Qigong Master, and creator of multiple documentary series including "Interconnected," "Gateway to Health," and "Trauma." Each week, he explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science with leadin ...
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Intimate stories of people who sacrifice relationships, finances and even their homes to save the animals they love. From the couple who live with 40 wombats, to the woman who took on an entire zoo and the man whose best friend is an alligator. We’re all Animals is a heartfelt Australian feature documentary series, told by journalist and animal lover, Tracey Preston. For more on Tracey Preston: Web: https://mediaanimal.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediaanimaltv/
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Miriam is an animal communicator, Reiki Master, a writer and filmmaker. Her horse helped her heal her heart from trauma and she made the short documentary , "Talking To Golden Arrow“ about her journey. In this podcast, “Animal Wisdom Stories”, Miriam shares messages from animals to enlighten and entertain you. The interviews with leading experts from the animal world will inspire and inform. A beautiful meditation closes the show for well-being and relaxation each week.
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Welcome to Pawsabilities Service Dog Societys podcast Paws on Point — where we dive into the world of Service Dogs through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience. Each episode explores the power of partnership between humans and dogs while advocating for accessibility, educating the public, and debating the issues that matter most in the service dog community. Whether you’re a handler, trainer, supporter, or just curious, this is your place to learn, connect, and be inspir ...
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Mother Nature, played by punk legend Iggy Pop, has had a tough few thousand years. Tired and traumatized by relentless human expansion, they battle many of the ills that plague humans today: Addiction, anxiety, depression. And, of course, cynical, unpredictable rage. Their only solace? A good glass of whisky with their clumsy assistant Mr. Bee. But all is not lost. Mother Nature decides it's time to make a change. And what better way to tell a tragic story about humans but through yet anothe ...
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Welcome to Militantly Mixed, the fearless podcast exploring race and identity from the Mixed-Race perspective. Join thoughtfully insightful host, Sharmane Fury, on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and celebration. "Be Your Mixed Ass Self" as we delve into the complexities of being Mixed-Race, sharing personal narratives, tackling social justice issues, and celebrating the beauty of cultural diversity. Join the vibrant community of Militantly Mixed listeners who challenge norms, brea ...
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Taking cues from the treatment breakthroughs detailed in the documentary "Shutter Island," the Unbridled podcast uses cutting-edge analysis of the hit show "BoJack Horseman," as a neurological straight-jacket to keep us inside and away from the innocent populace. Join U.S. Marshall Aurahm and his partners Sebastian and Sean as they explore this animated world of anthropomorphic animals, alcoholism, and Adultman. Feel free to contact us: [email protected]
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Dream Window is a podcast where anything is possible. Open your ears and look out the Dream Window.
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Interviews with Scholars of Media and Communications about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications
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A podcast focused on Nigerian filmmakers, their films, and how we can build a united, diverse, and functional Nollywood.
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Are you a curiosity seeker? Do you have a yearning to learn more about the wonderful world around us? Take a journey of discovery with THE CURIOUS PROFESSOR as she explores the intriguing people, places, artifacts, and natural wonders that spark her curiosity. A podcast for the curious at heart. Be curious with Dr. B.
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In Native Lights, people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce - a.k.a. Minnesota - tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. These are stories of joy, strength, history, and change from Native people who are shaping the future and honoring those who came before them. Native Lights is also a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Na ...
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We’re taught the Supreme Court was designed to be above the fray of politics. But at a time when partisanship seeps into every pore of American life, are the nine justices living up to that promise? More Perfect is a guide to the current moment on the Court. We bring the highest court of the land down to earth, telling the human dramas at the Court that shape so many aspects of American life — from our religious freedom to our artistic expression, from our reproductive choices to our voice i ...
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Distraction Pieces with Scroobius Pip is one of the UK's biggest and longest running independent podcasts. Previous guests include Michael Fassbender, Mary J Blige, Stephen Graham, Florence Pugh, Spike Lee, Lena Headey, Stewart Lee, Kathy Burke, Dizzee Rascal, Aisling Bea, Kano, Adam Buxton, Vicky McClure, Peter Capaldi, Michaela Coel, Louis Theroux, Tim Key and many more. Available on acast, iTunes and all podplaces. Download, subscribe, rate & review now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri ...
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In every corner of the world, people report creatures that shouldn’t exist. From the dense forests of North America to the swamps of Louisiana and the highlands of Scotland, witnesses describe monsters science refuses to acknowledge. Hosted by Paige Carter, Cryptid Files investigates the world’s most enduring legends — Bigfoot, the Mothman, Chupacabra, Dogman, and hundreds more. Each episode combines history, eyewitness accounts, physical evidence, and cultural analysis to uncover how myth, ...
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Helen Chamberlain (Soccer AM / animal rescue hero) • Friday Rewind
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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Helen Chamberlain, originally episode 171 from 2017-10-04. Original writeup below: A real lovely one this week as Pip properly catches up with his old mate and TV presenting legend Helen Chamberlain! "No-…
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Astronomers have new evidence, which could change what we understand about the expansion of the universe. Carlos Frenk, Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics at Durham University gives us his take on whether the dark energy pushing our universe apart is getting weaker. With the Turing Prize, the Nobel Prize and now this week the Queen Elizabeth Pr…
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Janis A. Fairbanks: Lessons Learned and Memories of Her Ojibwe Grandma
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Today, we are excited to welcome Janis A. Fairbanks to Native Lights. Janis is a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She recently released a book called Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother, a memoir in lessons learned from her grandmother during the era of Indian Relocation. Janis also has a doctorate in Ojibwe…
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The Conjuring prequel, hope in cinema? Captain America and Superman talk, Weapons, Murdaugh: Death in the Family, emails, Splinter cell, Marvel zombies, Star Wars visions, The Chair Company, Honey Don't & Donny and Darrell figure out Viscous's code Email us questions or tell us what your watching to [email protected] https://taylornetwork…
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The Hen Report: “That’s Not How The Law Works” | Legal Battles for Animal Rights
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In this powerful episode of The Hen Report, Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer speak with Steffen Seitz, a Yale Law School graduate and fellow with the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project at the University of Denver, about critical legal developments affecting animal rights activism across the United States. This episode explores: The recent conv…
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Ep. 326: Lauren Bernick - Told She'd Have a Heart Attack Soon. She Wasn't Having It.
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In this inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Lauren Bernick, host of the podcast, Age Like a Badass Mother and creator of WellElephant.com. At age 46, Lauren was blindsided by a diagnosis of advanced heart disease, despite believing she was eating a “healthy” diet. Faced with the prospect of lifelong statins and the threat of a heart attack, she t…
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It's the most shocking animal genocide in history and start of the a worldwide conservation movement that saved countless species. This week, American conservation icon Keith Aune joins to regale us with the story of how the West's iconic bison herds escaped extinction by a hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The World produces more than 2.3 billion tons of municipal waste each year - that’s enough to fill 822,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools! And with just 16% of it recycled, it all has to go somewhere. From mega mountains and waves of trash to garbage islands that are twice the size of Texas, let's explore 10 of the largest garbage dumps in human hist…
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Is climate change to blame for Hurricane Melissa?
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What’s been called the storm of the century - Hurricane Melissa – has barrelled through Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas over the past two days. Hannah Cloke, Professor of Hydrology at the University of Reading, explains whether Melissa was caused – or made worse - by human-made climate change. As the H5N1 bird flu season picks up across British farm…
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The Halal Argument for Veganism | Science of Activism
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Animetrics is a women-led research and capacity-building organization, founded in 2023 by two economists from Türkiye with PhDs. We specialize in economics, impact evaluation, and research tailored to local contexts. We help animal advocates, especially in the Majority World (also called the ‘Global South') and Muslim comminities, use evidence to s…
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ICYMI | The Alarm Clock That Woke Up #DemonTok
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On today’s episode host Kate Lindsay is joined by Slate contributing editor Angelina Mazza to explain why Christian creators are throwing away their Hatch alarm clocks. The company’s Halloween commercial was so spooky that it was accused of having “demonic ties,” and now people are claiming they hear voices coming out of the device. The question is…
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Zen Dog Training Episode 58: Your Dog Is A HABIT Making Machine! Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss how dogs learn new habits all the time and how to best deal with this ongoing issue. Recorded: 10-21-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell…
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Autumn may have more cozy signifiers than any other season—though we all have our own favorites. Maybe for you it’s sweater weather, football games, spooky season, apple picking, leaf peeping, or mainlining candy corn. Whatever it is, in today’s episode we’re looking closely at three of these autumnal staples. First, we get to the bottom of a recur…
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Harry Baker: your poet best friend! (pre-order the new book 'Tender' now / Something Borrowed podcast) #644
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the absolute whirlwind of joy and good vibes, the poet HARRY BAKER! A meeting which is also a reunificiation, as Pip and Harry go back a good many years in the scene. Admittedly their time has been separated over the years, but that's the beau…
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The 'bionic eye' may make you think of Star Trek’s Geordi La Forge. Now, scientists have restored the ability to read in a group of blind patients with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). And they’ve done it by implanting a computer chip in the back of their eyes. Professor Francesca Cordeiro, Chair of Ophthalmology at Imperial Col…
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This week on Militantly Mixed I’m joined by the brilliant Alison Hart, an OG Mixed Cousin who first appeared on Episode 24 back in 2018 with the release of her debut novel, Mostly White. Alison returns to share her stunning new novel, The In-between Sky, and we dive into creativity, identity, and what it means to write from a Mixed-race perspective…
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Vegan Menu Tantrums and Deadly Dairy ‘Career Changes’ | Rising Anxieties
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In this week’s episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan unpacks the absurdity of a Brazilian chef throwing a culinary hissy fit over preparing an all-vegan menu for Prince William’s sustainability event (comparing it to Iron Maiden playing jazz, which honestly sounds amazing). She also dives into the poultry industry’s shocking revelation that…
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Feeding the Vegan Soul. With Victoria Moran | Ep. 96
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According to a 2017 survey, 73% of vegans self-identify as atheists or agnostics. That’s why I know this might not be the most popular opinion, but I deeply believe that leading a spiritual practice is not only a powerful way to deal with the struggle of being an outspoken vegan in a non-vegan world, but also an essential part of a happy healthy li…
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Unbelievable Things Animals Are Able To Do
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Animals are pretty incredible. I mean, humans may be smart, but we’re not naturally able to do things like fly, breathe underwater, or lay an egg. And while we think we know almost everything about the animals in our world, there are some that seem to defy mother nature herself with the things they can do! From ravens that can talk like humans, to …
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Amelia Thomas: The woman who learned to talk to animals
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A few years ago, Amelia Thomas and her husband packed up their fast-paced lives and moved to a remote farm in Nova Scotia. Faced with a desolate landscape, appalling weather and a husband who — like most Finns — abhorred small-talk, she found herself spending more and more time listening to the animals she cared for in her house and on her farm. An…
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Inside Science explores the science and maths of games: why we play them, how to win them and the rise of gamification in our lives - with a particular focus on The Traitors - in a special programme with a live audience at Green Man Festival in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Presenter Victoria Gill looks into whether humans …
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AI, News, and the State: Reinstitutionalising Journalism in Global China’s Algorithmic Age: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Kuai
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How is artificial intelligence transforming journalism as both a profession and an institution? In this episode, Ning Ao speaks to Dr. Joanne Kuai, exploring how AI reshapes journalistic roles, organisational structures, and governance systems through the lens of China’s media landscape—while drawing comparisons with the US and EU. Dr. Joanne Kuai …
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The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty
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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR Event Links: Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-…
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Every day we hear temperatures are rising. But what does that actually mean? More sunshine and less snow? In this episode, Mother Nature's assistant travels to Australia to talk to Professor Ollie Jay, who uses a unique heat chamber to study how extreme heat affects the human body. Later, Mother Nature gets angry with Maya Tekeli. Sweet Little Huma…
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Uncut - A Platypus Bacon and Egg Sandwich
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Kicking off our new raw uncut conversation show, aye-ayeologist Adam Hartstone-Rose returns to discuss how you make a platypus bacon and egg sandwich, extinct animals we can't believe we missed out on, and the island he'd hide on if he was on the run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Heather, Nick and Matt take a look at the frontrunners for Game of the Year and discuss who they think will take home the title. We talk Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Hollow Knight Silksong, Blue Prince, Donkey Kong Bananza, Ghost of Yotei, Hades 2, Split Fiction, Kingdom Deliverance, Death Stranding 2 and more! Check out our brand new merch at kinsh…
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“It Takes a Village: The Hidden Support Network Behind Every Service Dog”
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Behind every highly trained service dog is a team of devoted people whose names you may never hear but whose impact changes lives. In this episode of Paws on Point, Tim shines a light on the unsung heroes who make service dog partnerships possible: the dedicated trainers who shape every command, the volunteers and puppy raisers who pour in months o…
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Martin Moore and Thomas Colley, "Dictating Reality: The Global Battle to Control the News" (Columbia UP, 2025)
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From the United States to China and from Brazil to India, an authoritarian approach to news is spreading across the world. Increasingly, the media is no longer a check on power or a source of objective information but a means by which governments and leaders can propagate their versions of reality, however biased or false. In Dictating Reality: The…
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Muhammad Atique, "Algorithmic Saga: Understanding Media, Culture, and Transformation in the AI Age" (Atique Mindscape Publishing, 2024)
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In an age when digital media permeates every aspect of our lives, understanding its influence is more critical than ever. Algorithmic Saga: Understanding Media, Culture, and Transformation in the AI Age (Atique Mindscape Publishing, 2025), serves as a compass, guiding readers through the complexities of our interconnected world. From the moment we …
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On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by producer Vic Whitley-Berry, whose favorite animated shows like Hazbin Hotel have been funded by the internet—not big studios. In fact, as major studios consolidate and cut resources for animation, platforms like Patreon and YouTube are keeping the genre afloat. If we don’t continue to support indep…
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The Pukwudgie: Trickster Beings of Native American Legend
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Long before European settlers arrived, Native tribes across New England spoke of small, magical beings that could vanish at will, lure travelers into the woods, and cast powerful illusions — the Pukwudgies. Standing only a few feet tall but armed with glowing eyes, poison arrows, and shapeshifting powers, these tricksters were said to bring both gi…
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Food Fear Pandemic: Break Free from Food Anxiety
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🎙️ Dr. Pedram Shojai addresses one of the most pervasive issues in modern wellness: the food fear pandemic. Are you spending 20 minutes reading ingredient labels? Avoiding social situations because you can't control the food? This isn't about real food sensitivities—it's about the crippling anxiety that's turning food into the enemy. Dr. Shojai rev…
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These days we consumers can get our claws on just about any product the mind can conjure. And while the internet is certainly riddled with strange purchasable items, in this episode, we'll be exploring some seemingly ordinary products that had incredibly strange and uncomfortable beginnings. From treacherous toothbrushes to the peculiar reason Aust…
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Just in time for Halloween! A BIT Comedy Network mini-feature film with all the fixings of a Halloween classic. A haunted inn, storms, knitting/crocheting, tea, bad weather, and of course...nipples! As always, MOVIE! MOVIE! is 100% unscripted. Music and some sound effects were added in post. If you enjoy MOVIE! MOVIE! follow, rate, and share it wit…
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The Skunk Ape: Florida’s Swamp-Dwelling Bigfoot
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In the tangled wetlands of southern Florida, locals whisper about a creature that smells like sulfur and moves like a ghost through the mangroves — the Skunk Ape. Described as a massive, ape-like being covered in dark hair, it’s said to leave behind towering footprints, horrifying screams, and a stench strong enough to make witnesses flee. In this …
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What can the UK learn from China on renewable energy?
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This week, renewables overtake coal as the world’s biggest source of electricity. China is leading the renewable charge despite its global reputation as a coal burning polluter. Zulfiqar Khan, Visiting Professor at Bournemouth University and Tsinghua University in Beijing and Furong Li, Professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at the U…
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The Specter Moose of Maine: The Ghost Animal of the North
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For more than a century, hunters and locals across the frozen forests of Maine have reported sightings of a towering white moose — a spectral creature said to vanish before their eyes. Described as massive, glowing, and eerily silent, the “Specter Moose” has become one of North America’s oldest and strangest cryptid legends. In this episode of Cryp…
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The Beast of Whitehall: Bigfoot Encounters in New York
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In the quiet Adirondack town of Whitehall, New York, something stalks the tree line. Locals call it The Beast of Whitehall — a massive, hair-covered creature seen by police officers, hunters, and frightened residents since the nineteen seventies. These encounters weren’t just rumors. They were documented, investigated, and even filed in official re…
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For most of human history, horsepower made the world go. Then came the machines. So why are there still seven million horses in America? (Part one of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) SOURCES: Ann N. Greene, historian of 19th century America, retired professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Constance Hunter, chief economist at the Economist Intelli…
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The Case of the Overlooked Law: Challenging Animal Confinement Through Forgotten Legislation
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Attorneys Will Lowrey (Animal Partisan) and Jessica Blome (Greenfire Law) join Mariann to discuss their battle to use California’s century-old animal protection laws to help dairy calves confined in tiny hutches. Despite having clear evidence that a dairy farm was violating Penal Code Section 597t by denying calves adequate exercise, they encounter…
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Rob Wells, "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022)
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When Willard M. Kiplinger launched the groundbreaking Kiplinger Washington Letter in 1923, he left the sidelines of traditional journalism to strike out on his own. With a specialized knowledge of finance and close connections to top Washington officials, Kiplinger was uniquely positioned to tell deeper truths about the intersections between govern…
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Tamar Mitts, "Safe Havens for Hate: The Challenge of Moderating Online Extremism" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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Content moderation on social media has become one of the most daunting challenges of our time. Nowhere is the need for action more urgent than in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Yet despite mass content takedowns, account suspensions, and mounting pressure on technology companies to do more, hate thrives online. Safe Havens for Hate: The…
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One legacy of the internet is the millions of subcultures that it helps flourish. Another is pornography—and lots of it. At a “gooner meet-up,” the two collide. Guest: David Kolitz, author of “The Goon Squad” for Harper’s Magazine. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all you…
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Akala (rapper / poet / activist / author) • Friday Rewind
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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Akala, originally episode 65 from 2015-10-28. Original writeup below: Pip and Akala cover lots in this in depth and honest chat, including the history of racism throughout Shakespearean text, the developm…
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Are embryos made from skin cells the future of fertility treatment?
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Scientists in the US have, for the first time, made early-stage human embryos by manipulating DNA taken from people's skin cells and then fertilising them with sperm. It’s hoped the technique could overcome infertility due to old age or disease. Marnie Chesterton is joined by Dr Geraldine Jowett from the University of Cambridge and Emily Jackson fr…
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Deep within the Louisiana bayou, legends speak of a creature with the body of a man and the head of a wolf — cursed to wander the swamps beneath the moonlight. Locals call it the Rougarou, a Cajun werewolf said to stalk sinners, haunt graveyards, and appear to those who break sacred oaths. In this episode of Cryptid Files, host Paige Carter explore…
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