Best Defence In The Union Podcasts (2025)

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'The weaker rupee doesn't really benefit merchandise exporters' — Mitali Nikore 6:39

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Mitali Nikore, Senior Economist and Founder, Nikore Associates, explains how the weaker rupee impacts Indian merchandise exporters amid tariffs and market changes.By RT

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'Speculation starts whether Parubiy was in contact with Trump' — Martin Jay 7:05

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Martin Jay, RT contributor, discusses Parubiy’s assassination, speculations on links to Trump administration and Ukrainian politics.By RT

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Latest on the murder of former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Parubiy 4:28

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RT's Anastasia Volodina about the murder of former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Parubiy.By RT

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'US backed Parubiy, because he was pushing for a coup' — Michael Maloof 6:28

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RT spoke with Michael Maloof, former senior security policy analyst in the office of the secretary of defense.By RT

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'Parubiy directly closed down case on Odessa Trade Union massacre' — Andrey Telizhenko 6:47

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Andrey Telizhenko, former advisor to the Prosecutor General of Ukraine and ex-diplomat, tells RT Parubiy’s advisers involved with CIA 'analytical center'.By RT

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'Parubiy was involved in Ukraine’s attacks on Donbass' — Alexandre Guerreiro 3:34

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International law analyst and researcher Alexandre Guerreiro tells RT.By RT

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'China and India wish to hand in hand and to boost the collaboration' — Wu Lei 9:03

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RT spoke with Wu Lei, CGTN reporter, about the relations between Russia, China, and India.By RT

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RT in Beijing | Putin heads to China on a four-day visit 7:49

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RT in Beijing as Putin begins a four-day visit to China, highlighting diplomacy, strategy, and partnership.By RT

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EZRA LEVANT | Quebec moves to ban public prayer, fails to confront Islamic extremism 44:27

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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'West seeks to capture African journalists with incentives' — Modibe Modiba 5:11

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RT's interview on US efforts to influence African journalists and counter Russia–China–BRICS influence in Africa.By RT

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Protests in Indonesia escalate after taxi driver killed 6:24

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Thousands protests in different areas of Jakarta in anti-government demonstrations.By RT

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'Africa was villainized. Russia was villainized. West was glorified' — Nonkululeko Mantula 5:08

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RT spoke with Nonkululeko Mantula, Co-Chairperson BRICS Journalists Assocciation, exploring US training of African journalists, media manipulation, and narratives against Africa and Russia.By RT

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'Mobilization or recruitment can't change Ukraine’s front-line situation' — Artem Dmytruk 6:36

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RT spoke with Artem Dmytruk, member of the Ukrainian Parliament, discussing border fines, corruption, youth migration, and the limits of mobilization on Ukraine’s front lines.By RT

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Our Friday Forum on the news stories of the week 25:10

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Joining Pat this morning for our Friday Forum were Thomas Byrne, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for European Affairs and at the Department of Defence and TD for Meath East, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South and also Jack Horgan-Jones, …

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Get festival ready this weekend ! 10:43

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Electric Picnic in Stradbally is on this weekend, with 80,000 people attending the festival. The weekend is jampacked with artists, DJ tents, and food trucks. from Chappell Roan, Hozier to Kneecap, there are plenty of artists to see. We heard from Mikie O'Loughlin, Showbiz Editor for RSVP about what to look forward to this weekend. Also Henry McKea…

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How much can you political opinion change? 12:35

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Yaniv Korman grew up in Israel, but now lives in the UK where he has access to multiple perspectives of media. Living out outside of Israel has shaped his opinion entirely. Yaniv Korman landscape designer and heritage researcher joined Pat this morning to discuss this further.

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A withdrawal of peacekeepers from Lebanon in 2027 13:24

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The UN security council has voted to terminate the UNIFIL peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon. The operation in which Irish peacekeepers have been involved with for decades, will end in 2027. All to discuss with Cathal Berry, Former TD and Former Member of the Defence Forces.

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Weight loss jab shortage as users stockpile 8:46

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There is a rush to stockpile months worth of Mounjaro as panic grows over its soaring cost. Lilly who manufactures the jab, told its two British wholesalers to temporarily stop taking orders amid 'unprecedented demand' for the medication. We discuss further with Enda Brady TRT World Presenter.

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Friday Food with Gareth Mullins 7:35

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Gareth Mullins talks through family favourite back to school dishes. The first one is Pork sausages, creamy mash, onion and mustard Gravy and the second is One pan Hake with tomato, red pepper, olives and potato.

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A new species of dinosaur has been discovered! 8:20

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A new species of dinosaur has been discovered on Isle of Wight. The fossils are 125 million years old. The species has been named after sailor Ellen MacArthur due to the prominent sail along its back. MacArthur set a world record in 2005 for completing the fastest solo non-stop sailing voyage around the world. Maria McNamara, Professor of Paleontol…

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Is university the first point of call for every student? 15:11

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Is university the first point of call for every student? Maybe it's a plc course or even an apprenticeship. Speaking to Pat was two people to tell us more about those options are Paddy Kavanagh, General Secretary of Connect and Ayebatari Anthony, who recently graduated from Stillorgan College of Further Education.…

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How concerned should the public be about listeria? 14:48

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Earlier this week a batch of ricotta and buffalo cheeses were recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. And this hasn’t been the first outbreak of listeriosis in Ireland this Summer. But how concerned should the public actually be? Our chief reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out…

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Salties Wheelchair Basketball coach Tracy York and NT player Tom O’Neill-Thorne says the team is looking to defend its title in the national finals in Sydney and are feeling good ahead of their first game ... 6:15

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 360 with Katie Woolf

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Military's General Elections Confirmed 38:56

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With Nicholas Coppel, former Australian ambassador to Myanmar and president of the Australia Myanmar Institute. This week on episode 42 of What’s Happening in Myanmar, the military captures two mines from resistance forces, the historic Gokteik viaduct sustains major damage, and we discuss the consequences of the military’s planned elections starti…

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Real Estate Central, Agent Danial Harris has welcomed the Federal Government’s first home buyer deposit scheme but is calling for the price cap in the NT to be lifted after periods of significant growth ... 7:15

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 360 with Katie Woolf

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The Week That Was - 29th August 2025 47:26

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 360 with Katie Woolf

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AFANT CEO David Ciaravolo says a new land-based fishing guide has been launched to help more people embrace the Top End lifestyle, providing information on different fish species, tides and other tips 10:59

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 360 with Katie Woolf

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EZRA LEVANT | Doug Ford weighs in on Ontario crime — as if he's the victim, not the cause 37:20

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…

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Lucy Connolly RELEASED: Toby Young answers common questions 33:20

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Lucy Connolly, the child minder who was jailed for 31 months for a single tweet, has been released from prison. The Free Speech Union funded her appeal in May 2025. In this episode, Toby Young answers some common questions surrounding Lucy Connolly’s case. Edited by Jason CliftBy The Free Speech Union

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Health Minister Mark Butler on kids on the NDIS through to aged care funding 26:50

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The health minister also says fewer kids are now vaping because of the government's ban, which 'exploded' as a health problem during the COVID years. Mentioned in this episode: Sign up to The Conversation's newsletter https://theconversation.com/au/newsletters

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'Zaluzhny anticipates the war to last until 2034' — Arnold Develay 1:44

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Political consultant and human rights defender Arnold Develay weighs in on Ukraine’s internal mobilization drive.By RT

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'Ukraine's activity has long been a threat to global security' — Alexandr Ivanov 1:22

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Alexandr Ivanov, head of Russia's Officers' Union for International Security, warns that Ukraine’s covert activities in Africa can no longer be concealedBy RT

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'Definitely a genocide and still going' — Ammar Ajeeb on crisis in Syria 10:11

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Ammar Ajeeb, founding member of the Political Council for Central and Western Syria (PCCWS), speaks about the group’s call for federalism as the future political framework for SyriaBy RT

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Sanchez Effect | Xavier Moreau, Stratpol founder and director 45:24

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On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect,’ Xavier Moreau examines Europe's deep entanglement in the Ukrainian conflict and its stubborn refusal to entertain any notion of peace. He dives into Macron’s struggles with domestic approval ratings, noting that most French citizens are more concerned with their own issues than Ukraine. While the general s…

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'India buys oil from cheapest source to fuel 1.4B people' — ex-FM Sec Anil Wadhwa 7:39

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The US has ramped up pressure on India to halt its oil purchases from Russia, with top Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro calling it 'fueling Modi’s war.' Former Indian Foreign Ministry Secretary Anil Wadhwa responds, calling the accusations illogical and counterproductive:By RT

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Burkina Faso’s Presidential Orchestra shines at Spasskaya Tower Music Festival in Moscow 0:41

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The Spasskaya Tower Music Festival continues to dazzle crowds in Moscow’s Red Square. This time the spotlight is on the Presidential Orchestra of Burkina Faso.By RT

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'Ukraine is smearing Russia in Africa to please Europe' — Themba Ghodi 7:25

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Kiev has accused Moscow of waging a disinformation campaign across Africa, but critics argue Ukraine is attempting to deflect from its own role in destabilizing the continent. Pan-Africanist leader Themba Ghori, President of the African People’s Convention and former South African MP, speaks on the issue…

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Ukraine accused of fueling African conflicts as Libya launches drone probe 5:58

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Libya has launched an urgent investigation after reports surfaced that Ukrainian drones ended up in the hands of armed groups in the country’s south. Nigeria and Mali have also raised concerns over the flow of weapons from Ukraine into Africa, fueling instability and terrorism. Kiev, however, accuses Moscow of waging a disinformation campaign acros…

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'No money for democracy, only for dictatorship' — Romanian MEP Sosoaca 8:57

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Romanian MEP and leader of the SOS Romania party, Diana Șoșoacă, delivers a fiery statement on Moldova, Ukraine, and the European Union. She accuses Maia Sandu’s government of banning parties, silencing opposition, and turning Moldova into a dictatorship supported by EU and US fundsBy RT

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'I am convinced that my mother is still alive' — son of missing Russian climber in Kyrgyzstan 4:21

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A Russian mountain climber has gone missing at extreme altitude in Kyrgyzstan. Authorities have suspended the search, citing impossible weather conditions, but her relatives refuse to give up hopeBy RT

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'Every prisoner is tortured, humiliated, starved' — Palestinian testimony from inside Israeli jails 3:29

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At just 17 years old, Louai Al-Jbour was thrown into Israeli detention cells. What followed was years of torture, starvation, and medical neglect. From doctors arrested in Gaza to teenagers left to die without care, Palestinian prisoners describe the shocking reality inside Israel’s prison systemBy RT

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Job seekers at risk amid surge in CV-writing scams 6:25

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Job seekers at risk amid surge in CV-writing scams, warns LinkedIn. The professional networking site revealed over a third of job scams reported on the platform globally now involve offers to write or improve CVs. We discuss this further with Donal O'Donoghue Managing Director Sanderson Recruitment.

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School secretaries and caretakers protest out the Dail today 8:35

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School secretaries and caretakers marched on the streets to the Dáil this morning. This march comes as school secretaries and caretakers have begun indefinite strike action. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was there to talk to secretaries and caretakers this morning.

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Boxed With John Fardy: Hostage 8:26

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This week on Boxed, John Fardy reviews 'Hostage' which is showing on Netflix.

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‘Under Their Roof’ living with Fred and Rose West 10:48

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In November 1977, Kathleen Richards, with her sister Deirdre and baby nephew, arrived to 25 Cromwell St, the home of Fred and Rose West. Looking to rent a room from the couple perceived by locals to be ‘nice people’. Kathleen has, for the first time, documented her story of her time there, along with her childhood in Dublin and England, and her lif…

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The demographic time bomb! 11:43

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The demographic time bomb. Does Trump have the solution? People are having fewer babies: Is the end of our species nigh. Professor Luke O’Neill tells us more.

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Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General of the Defence Forces 20:38

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Rossa Mulcahy, Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General of the Defence Forces was appointed his role on 1st june. taking this position, Lieutenant Mulcahy faces multiple issues. Firstly, Irish peacekeepers must wait to find out the future of the Lebanon peace mission as a un vote will take place later this week. Also, the Defence forces face recruitment …

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Just what is the Second Hand September campaign? 6:24

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Second Hand September is an annual campaign, primarily by Oxfam Ireland, that encourages people to refuse to buy new clothes for the entire month of September and instead choose to buy and wear second-hand items. We hear all about it with Sustainability Journalist Jo Linehan.

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The countdown for the Áras race continues 7:04

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As the countdown for the Áras race continues, Fianna Fáil are edging closer to announcing their nominee. While former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin remains to be a strong favourite, another candidate by the name of Louise Richardson has now entered the fore. So who will Michael Martin’s party choose to run? All to discuss with Ireland Editor with Th…