A program for lifelong learners seeking to expand their general knowledge, the Wide Open Air Exchange is a place to meet people with fascinating vocations, interesting ideas and special interests. Hosted by Christine Gallagher.
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She's Got This is a podcast for ambitious women who want to grow and scale their business, and use the power of intentional energy direction design their very best life. Hosted by speaker, trainer, best-selling author and award winning business coach Christine Gallagher, this podcast is for spiritual-minded women and entrepreneurs ready to own their brilliance while making bank, step into the best version of themselves, and become a force for positive change in the world. Join Christine each ...
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Every business starts with a human. Let's learn from real humans. One story at a time. Here, we speak with business leaders about the human traits that fuel success and how embracing who we are can shape how we do business 🚀
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PodCatalyst is the official podcast of the International Association of Business Communicators. Here, communicators from across the world tell their stories. Like, subscribe and follow PodCatalyst on your favorite podcast app. Produced by IABC Headquarters and hosted by IABC Executive Director Peter Finn
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The American Monetary Association is a non-profit venture funded by The Jason Hartman Foundation that is dedicated to educating people about the practical effects of monetary policy and government actions on inflation, deflation and freedom. Our goal is to help people prosper in the midst of uncertain economic times. The American Monetary Association believes that a new and innovative understanding of wealth, value, business and investment is necessary to thrive in the new reality of big gov ...
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Imagine if you had a backstage pass to go behind the scenes and learn the secrets that worked for veteran coaches who’ve been right where you are today. That’s exactly why we created Coach Factory, a podcast for coaches at every level who are seeking to elevate their practice. Guests pull back the curtain on their coaching journeys to reveal how they approach coaching, how they run their business and work with clients, why they do things the way they do, and what’s worked. We also flip the s ...
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Turning Transparency Into a Business Superpower | HoB with Oliver Gehrmann
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45:21"Clients come back, not because you said yes, but because you were real with them." In this episode, we talked about how growing up in a small village shaped Oli's views on transparency, trust, and communication - values he now channels into his business, in particular: 👉 How being brutally honest helps build long-term client relationships. 👉 The p…
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Fran Grant is an educator, advocate and Yuin woman who is on a journey of learning about her family as the child of a Stolen Child, her father. Fran is planning PhD research informed by her own experience of using DNA to explore family connections. Fran is a lecturer at UTS and Director of Koori Education offering cultural consultancy services.…
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C-Suite POV: Moody’s Christine Elliott on Modernizing the Communications Function
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20:37In this episode of PodCatalyst, Moody’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Christine Elliott joins IABC Executive Director Peter Finn to share her journey of transforming the company’s communications function. By integrating branding, government relations, community impact, and sustainability into the work they do, Moody’s communicators have become in…
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Working Class Literature, Emma O’Neill-Sandham
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1:15:59A conversation about Western Sydney Literature and Working Class Literature with creative writer Emma O’Neill-Sandham who is a PhD researcher at the University of Sydney. Emma's research and creative writing are in part informed by her own life experiences in Western Sydney. This episode features Emma reading parts of her creative nonfiction piece …
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The Power of Energy in Your Business Journey | HoB with Hanna Oeljeschlaeger
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36:39“The money follows when your energy aligns with what you truly believe in.” In this episode, we talked about how embracing your individuality, energy, and intuition can shape not only your success but also how you build and lead a business, in particular: 👉 How energy and mindset impact marketing, sales, and business growth. 👉 Why being visible wit…
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Astrostatistics and data science, Dr Benjamin Pope
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1:19:14Dr Benjamin Pope is an Associate Professor in Statistical Data Science at Macquarie University at the Astrophysics and Space Technologies Research Centre. Since being awarded a DPhil in Astrophysics from the University of Oxford, Ben has been a NASA Sagan Postdoctoral Fellow and an ARC Decra Fellow among other accomplishments. Ben is active in publ…
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How to Know You’ve Really Clicked with Someone | HoB with Brian Gallagher
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42:47“Clicking with someone means silence doesn’t feel awkward, it feels natural.” In this episode, we talked about how leaving the corporate world behind and embracing who we truly are can help us build more fulfilling, profitable, and human-first businesses, in particular: 👉 Why control over time, not just money, is the new definition of success. 👉 Ho…
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Racial Dignity Framework, Dr Kathomi Gatwiri
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1:04:58Associate Professor Kathomi Gatwiri has led the development of a Racial Dignity Framework informed by her academic research and clinical practice as a psychotherapist. Dr Gatwiri is an Afro-diasporic scholar, an ARC DECRA Fellow at Southern Cross University, and founder and director of Healing Together Psychotherapy.…
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Thrivers, Strivers, and Survivors: Gallagher’s Chris Lee Returns to Talk Internal Comms
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25:05In the latest episode of PodCatalyst, Peter Finn sits down with friend of the podcast Chris Lee from Gallagher Communication. Chris helps us unpack this year’s Gallagher State of the Sector 2025, looking at different profiles of communicators: thrivers, strivers, and survivors. He walks us through how to address change fatigue, smart ways to use AI…
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In a career spanning 25 years, Clint Drieberg has worked across radio and television in production, presenting and management roles, and as a showbiz reporter and entertainment interviewer. Clint shares family influences and the story of his entry into media along with insights into navigating life as a media specialist and his approach to leadersh…
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An introduction to swing dancing with discussions of Lindy Hop and Balboa and other styles including Shag. Michael Jones has been involved in the Sydney swing scene for more than twenty years and participates in events around the world, particularly for Balboa these days.By Christine Gallagher
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Design The Work Around Who You Are | HoB with Christine Vallaure de la Paz
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32:56“Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s what happens when you keep going anyway!” In this episode, we talked about how embracing your whole self - perfectionism, messiness, dreams, and doubts - can shape the business and life you love, in particular: 👉 How to build confidence through small, imperfect actions. 👉 Why structured days and mo…
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Haydee Rojas-Judd is a senior lawyer with an impressive approach to being a lifelong learner. Haydee has a Diploma of Counselling and is part way through a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies) motivated by her love of learning. She had also taken singing lessons for a few years as a way to challenge herself. This conversation will be …
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If you’ve been listening to Community Life, you know this podcast started as a place to explore the human side of community builders! The initial idea was to get to know the people behind the titles, their journeys, and what makes them who they are. And it’s been an incredible experience! Thank you for being part of it. 💛 And as I kept having these…
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Viewing The Next Generation Through a Different Lens, With Merge Gupta-Sunderji
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23:42In the latest episode of PodCatalyst, we speak with MergeGupta-Sunderji, a highly respected leadership expert. We dig into common misconceptions across generations, research that busts certain generalizations, ways to tap into certain strengths, advice to help bridge the gap without compromising quality, and more. Merge is a speaker at IABC World C…
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This week's episode features three vocational stories by Brigit Busicchia. These were originally produced for a radio segment called 'What Job is That?' on Brigit's Thursday Drive program on 2SER 107.3FM Sydney.This episode features the voices of Tugboat Master Andy Wilson, Activist Liz Millen, and Philosopher Simon Lumsden.…
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Horologist and watch repairer, Oliver Broos Revitt
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38:00An insight into what is horology and the training and apprenticeships system in Australia. Oliver Broos Revitt trained in Australia and followed with qualifications from the American Watch and Clockmakers Institute and the British Horological Institute. He now runs his own watch repairs business, OBR Horology in Adelaide.…
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Today my guest is Katie Ryser, an amazing human who thrives on bringing people together, a lover of spooky things and dahlias, a confirmed music nerd, and definitely a fan of trolls, but not those on the internet 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how did the circus influence Katie's life 👉 why dragon selfies are the best selfies 👉 what's Katie's …
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Dr Anne Casey is an internationally acclaimed poet from west Clare in Ireland. Throughout this conversation, Anne kindly reads and introduces several of her poems and shares insights from her academic research.Anne Casey's doctoral research was on 'The second-wave impact in Australia of the Great Irish Famine: reviving lost histories through poetic…
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Former US champion barista Charles Babinski is now in Sydney as owner-operator of Cafe 143 in Bronte. In this conversation, Charles reflects on some of his vocational experiences as a coffee specialist and his approach to running a coffee shop.By Christine Gallagher
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Today my guest is Corina Gheonea, a global community expert, a dreamer, an art creator, and a mother of five dragons who knows how to make some noise and moves 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how did Corina tame the first "dragon" 👉 what inspires Corina to create 👉 why Romanian cuisine was only on the fifth place of Corina's list 👉 what place C…
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Gender equality in the WASH workforce, Avni Kumar
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49:04For the week of International Women's Day, we're putting a spotlight on research related to gender equality and social inclusion in the WASH workforce (water, sanitation and hygiene services).Our guest is Avni Kumar who is a Senior Research Consultant in the Institute for Sustainable Futures at UTS with a background in development economics.The dis…
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489: Immigration and Trump Policies- Securing America's Future with Richard Duncan
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1:16:44Richard Duncan @RichardDuncanEconomics explores the potential benefits of a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, advocating for increased government investment in key industries like AI and biotechnology. Duncan argues this strategy could significantly boost economic growth, enhance national security by countering China's technological dominance, and genera…
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Today my guest is Maria Soyka, a community enthusiast who loves circle singing and Latin dancing and is passionate about supporting people, enjoying nature, and having fun 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what Maria loves the most about circle singing 👉 how Maria differs between thrilling and non-thrilling days 👉 what happened before and after M…
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Culture Leaks When Leaders Speak: Shane Hatton on the Communicator’s Role in Workplace Culture
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19:50In the latest episode of PodCatalyst, IABC ExecutiveDirector Peter Finn returns as host, sitting down with Shane Hatton to talk all things company culture. From the critical role communicators play in shaping the language of the organization, to understanding Gen Z’s expectations, what this year’s Edelman Trust Barometer means for leaders, and more…
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Medical cannabis in Australia, Lucy Haslam
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36:04Lucy Haslam from United in Compassion reflects on her more than 10 years as a medical cannabis advocate in Australia as she prepares for the UIC 2025 Australian Medical Cannabis Symposium.By Christine Gallagher
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Climate change and mental health, Dr Emma Lawrance
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39:32Dr Emma Lawrance from Imperial College London specialises in the intersections between climate change and mental health. Emma is the Climate Cares Centre Lead and Mental Health Lead at the Institute of Global Health Innovation.Emma explains how climate change is a risk multiplier for mental health difficulties and how climate action is an opportuni…
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Today my guest is Paz Pisarski, a natural people magnet, a Co-Founder of The Community Collective, a community for community builders in Australia and New Zealand, and the multi-hyphenate achiever who loves to drink Chamomile tea and compose relaxation music 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how Paz felt while performing in the Sydney Opera House…
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Tangiora Hinaki shares stories and insights from her varied and impressive vocational life including running a shearing shed and home schooling her eight children to being CEO of Ngaarda Media, the only First Nations media hub in the Pilbara.By Christine Gallagher
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488: You Won't Believe How Trump's Policy Affects Your Wallet with Prof. David Collum
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49:26Is Trump's America First policy the solution to the rising inflation in the US? Today, we dive into the details of Trump's economic approach and examine whether his America First policy is effective in combating inflation. From tariffs on foreign goods to tax cuts, we analyze the impact of Trump's policies on the US economy and explore whether they…
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Today my guest is Cole Johnson, a human connection alchemist on a mission to shine a light on humanity and make the ordinary extraordinary, who vouches for amazing humans he meets and the value they are bringing to the world, and one of the most frequent and constant participants of Between Two Watercooler meetups 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: …
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A Song for You co-founder Dhanesh Jayaselan (radio edit)
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30:00This is a good one for holiday listening. I'll be back with new conversations in Feb 2025. Take care and dig in to the Wide Open Air Exchange podcast back catalogue in the meantime. Best wishes, Christine Gallagher.This episode was first broadcast on radio 2SER 107.3FM Sydney:A Song for You is a vocal ensemble with a rotation of around 50 members f…
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487: Why Debt is my Favorite 4 Letter Word- Mortgage Matters with Housing Expert Josh Mettle
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45:30Jason welcomes Josh Mettle, an expert in mortgages markets. According to Josh, the recent decline in mortgage purchase applications, despite rising home prices, is not indicative of a looming housing crash. This is because the current demographic trends favor homeownership, with millennials and Gen Z representing a large cohort of potential buyers.…
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Replay: A Closer Look at Studies in PR Education With the CPRE
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24:50Founded in 1973, the Commission on Public Relations Education (CPRE) provides recommendations on public relations education for universities and professional associations around the world. CPRE’s latest signature report, “NavigatingChange: Recommendations for Advancing Undergraduate PR Education,” offers an in-depth look into what’s needed and expe…
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Film aficionado Davis Rivera shares his memorable movie viewing of the past 12 months including The Brutalist, Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros, Aggro Dr1ft, Juror #2, In Water, and Last Summer.By Christine Gallagher
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Today my guest is Claudia Cafeo, a passionate community builder and tech enthusiast who loves the sea, enjoys playing piano, football (or soccer) and video games, and playing in general, and prefers to be human, kind, and learn all life 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what crazy experiences Claudia had in London 👉 the hardest part of coming to …
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Audio description specialist, Bonnie Barlow
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43:20For more than 30 years, Bonnie Barlow has been involved in the narration and writing of audio description for the theatre, television, feature films, museums, historical sites, and more. Bonnie gives us an introduction to the role of an audio description specialist and her professional approach to providing accessible services for people who are bl…
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Dr Erica Sze Lok Ho is a founder of peer support communities for PhD candidates and other higher degree by research (HDR) students and a Research Analyst at UTS Business School where she promotes HDR student engagement and wellbeing.By Christine Gallagher
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Today my guest is Lia Mladenova, a community builder and events facilitator who brings souls into communities, a yoga teacher, and an avid traveler who is deeply connected with the world and loves exploring different cultures and being in nature 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 backstory of Lia's 200% tattoo 👉 when Lia was a Belieber and what ch…
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Screen addiction researcher, Michoel Moshel
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1:02:54Michoel Moshel is a PhD researcher of Clinical Neuropsychology at Macquarie University. Michoel's current research is on the topic of disordered and problematic screen usage. This episode has a discussion of the problems of screen addiction and some interventions and related policy, along with some of Michoel's vocational story.…
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486: The Next Crash is Upon Us|Harry Dent Warns of the Coming Economic Collapse
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52:01Jason welcomes Harry Dent, a renowned economic forecaster, discussed the prolonged economic bubble. He emphasized that the current bubble, driven by massive government stimulus and money printing, is unprecedented in its longevity—three times longer than historical bubbles. Dent believes the bubble, which should have burst by 2021, has been artific…
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From Promote to Protect: The Evolution of the Communicator, With Jessamyn Katz
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26:31This episode of PodCatalyst features guest host KamyarNaficy, chair of the IABC International Executive Board, and Jessamyn Katz, CEO of Heyman Associates, a leading executive search firm focused on communications, corporate affairs, marketing, and investor relations. Jessamyn has been with Heyman Associates for nearly twodecades. Since 2019, she’s…
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Community Life #111 with Christian Ray Flores
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54:32Today my guest is Christian Ray Flores, a leader of the Tribe church community in Austin, Texas, who has been a pastor for 25 years, a professional singer with a successful career in the 90s, an entrepreneur who co-founded the Third Drive – venture development company, and an international man of mystery, who lived in four continents and speaks fou…
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Discussing art, science, and disability advocacy with multidisciplinary artist Magnets aka Dr Siobhan McGinnity. Siobhan is a clinical audiologist with a PhD in Audiology on the prevention of hearing injury in the music industry. This episode was first broadcast on radio 2SER 107.3FM and features music from Magnets' debut album DIPLACUSIS including…
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Progressive Era Historian, Professor Nancy C. Unger
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40:01Professor Nancy C. Unger is an historian with a special interest in the progressive era in American history and an author of biographies of progressive era reformists Bob and Belle La Follette. Senator Robert La Follette was a third-party candidate at the 1924 US presidential election (100 years ago) for the Progressive Party and Belle La Follette …
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Community Life #110 with Carrie Melissa Jones
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58:12Today my guest is Carrie Melissa Jones, one of the best community experts I know, whose speeches I try to always listen to and always learn something new from, and one of the kindest and helpful people in the community world I know, and a good friend of mine 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what kind of sandwich Carrie would be 👉 how did Carrie …
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Andrew Max Levy was one of the first comedy photographers carving out a scene in Los Angeles by providing photography services to comedy clubs and stand-up comedians. Andrew is now well established and trusted as Justoffthesix Photography and is expanding into directing specials. As well as having a fascinating vocation, Andrew has an interesting v…
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485: Transitioning from Communism to Privatization: A Client Case Study with Elena Clark
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32:03Jason welcomes Elena Clark as they discuss Elena’s experiences during the privatization phase in Russia, including her role as an attorney in Samara City and Moscow, and the economic transition from the Soviet Union to a free market economy. They also explored the land use system in Soviet times, the privatization of land, and the process of exchan…
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Communicating in a Year of Elections: A Conversation With David Imber
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23:45With 64 countries around the world hosting elections,representing nearly 50% of the global population eligible to vote, many have dubbed 2024 as the year of elections. How do communicators navigate this landscape, especially as things continue to feel more polarized each year? We spoke with David Imber, political communications expert and principal…
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Walmatjarri Elder and Blues Musician, Kankawa Nagarra
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32:17Kankawa Nagarra discovered the guitar as an adult and found that Blues music resonated with her as a "soothing ointment" for healing pains and mending scars. As a Blues musician and environmental activist from Gooniyandi and Walmatjarri country in north western Australia, Kankawa has earned the title of "Queen of the Bandaral Ngadu Delta".…
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