Best Dinar Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 10: Omar Dinar (pt. 2) 40:46

17d ago40:46

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In this episode of the Push Pull podcast, we continue our conversation with Omar Dinar, diving deeper into his career journey. Omar shares his experiences transitioning from aerospace engineering to finance, joining Lehman Brothers during the financial crisis, and later getting integrated into Barclays post-acquisition. He details his ascent into a…

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I Didn’t Want to Leave. I Just Wanted to Grow. 19:30

3d ago19:30

19:30

Today I discuss my personal journey of leaving prior jobs in search of greater fulfillment. I compare my experience to what I learned in 'Job Moves' by Bob Moesta, Ethan Bernstein, and Michael B. Horn, highlighting how people's motivations for staying in or leaving jobs often go beyond compensation and job features. This book deftly expands to the …

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Episode 11: The Great Detachment 12:13

10d ago12:13

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In this episode, I delve into the emerging concept of the “Great Detachment.” We discuss the impact of team dynamics, job longevity, and fulfillment on employee engagement and performance. Referencing recent Gallup surveys, I highlight issues like disruptive changes in organizations, hybrid and remote work challenges, and declining employee engagem…

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Episode 9: Annalyn Cruz 1:16:25

24d ago1:16:25

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Today I interview Annalyn Cruz, a dream life and embodiment coach and the CEO of Grounded in Wisdom, LLC. We discuss Annalyn’s career journey from higher education in student affairs to learning and development in the corporate world, and back to higher education. With each transition, we revisit her commitment to empowering others, and the role of…

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Episode 8: Omar Dinar (pt. 1) 46:37

1M ago46:37

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In this episode of the Push Pull podcast, we explore the fascinating career journey of Omar Dinar, currently a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. Omar transitioned from an engineer working on military helicopters to working in financial services, starting his finance career in the aftermath of the subprime mortgage crisis at Lehman Brothers. Omar …

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Episode 7: Varun starts reading Job Moves 10:45

1M ago10:45

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I just picked up the book 'Job Moves' by Ethan Bernstein, Michael B. Horn, and Bob Moesta! I haven’t gotten far into it yet but my bells are already ringing. Listen to me appreciate how much I already love the message. Also hear me betray my mixed feelings about how people smarter and more famous than me have concurrently came to the same conclusio…

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Episode 6: Varun talks about why Push Factors matter 11:07

1M ago11:07

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Today I reflect on some key lessons learned from my initial work on this podcast. In particular, I’ve received feedback about how challenging it is to detail push factors for three reasons: They’re often emotional before we place logic to them They may not be flattering to share publicly, and Reframing them diplomatically feels disingenuous I give …

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Episode 5: Marshall Robins 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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Such a pleasure to reconnect with Marshall Robins after several years. Starting off in construction, pivoting to finance and then tech sales, to come all the way back around to financing construction projects — Marshall’s story is a master class in taking chances on something new and committing fully to seeing it through. We had an honest discussio…

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Episode 4: Shalini Chander 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Today I interview my cousin Shalini Chander, Director of Product at Align Technologies. Shalini shares her journey from consulting in pharmaceutical manufacturing to becoming a software product leader. We track her career progress through process, storytelling, relationship-building, and advocacy. Shalini also emphasizes the importance of building …

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Episode 3 - Rajan Trivedi 1:08:15

2M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

In this episode, I interview Rajan Trivedi, a seasoned product leader who has made significant transitions across various industries. Rajan shares his unique framework for career transitions, focusing on the utility of making switches focused on either industry or function. He delves into his journey from consulting to the public sector, a startup …

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Episode 2: Theresa Freet 1:16:53

2M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

In this episode, I interview Theresa Freet, a Strategy & Operations leader with over 12 years of experience in the ed-tech field. Before her rise as an operator, she traveled internationally and immersed herself in the food industry, exploring the world and ruling out alternative career paths. Theresa emphasizes the importance of finding the right …

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Episode 1: Samir Jain 59:58

3M ago59:58

59:58

In this episode, I interview Samir Jain, Sr. Director of Product at Medidata Solutions, discussing his career journey and key transitions. We discuss how relationships, sales skills, and increasing levels of responsibility factor into career growth. We also explore what informed Samir's transitions: emphasizing the importance of mission alignment a…

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Episode 0: Push Pull Intro 2:11

3M ago2:11

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Introducing the Push-Pull Podcast! I'm Varun Rajan, a Product Manager and Career Coach. I'll be interviewing mid- to senior-level professionals about their careers to share their stories. If you’re looking to make a meaningful change in your professional life — contemplating a switch in your role, company, or industry — or if you’re just curious ab…

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Join us at Research Unravelled 2:26

7M ago2:26

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Come and listen to our new podcast, Research Unravelled. We'll be digging into the complexity that lies at the heart of research communication and hearing from expert practitioners about how they navigate or unravel that complexity. Research Unravelled is hosted by Peter Barker and brought to you by Orinoco Communications - the creative agency wher…

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Beyond the buzzword: how storytelling can transform research communications 34:45

11M ago34:45

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It's the final episode of Research Comms! To mark this momentous moment, Peter takes a trip through six years of archives to explore a topic that has featured prominently throughout the series: Storytelling. With insights from past guests, including Dame Uta Frith, Kat Arney, Will Storr and Jessica Fox, the podcast unpacks why stories have such a h…

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Rewriting the future of dementia: building a community of researchers with a shared purpose | Lucy Wilson | UK Dementia Research Institute 33:57

1y ago33:57

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Despite the alarming statistic that 1 in 3 people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime, research into the neurodegenerative disease has historically been underfunded compared with other areas of medical research such as cancer. In this episode of Research Comms, host Peter Barker explores the reasons behind that with Lucy Wilson, Dire…

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Making Sense of Sensemaking: A framework for communications that cut through the noise | Liz Neeley & Ambika Kamath | Liminal 35:51

1y ago35:51

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Sensemaking is a powerful communications tool that provides a framework for understanding the world in which we live and shaping the stories that we tell. In this episode of Research Comms, Peter is joined by Liz Neeley and Ambika Kamath, the founding members of science communications collective Liminal, to unpack sensemaking and its potential for …

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How an economic institute's video strategy helped it reach millions of people around the world | Matthew Kulvicki | Institute for New Economic Thinking 33:07

1y ago33:07

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It's no secret that video can be one of the most powerful ways of sharing research with audiences online. But creating a successful strategy that will get your videos seen by the right people isn't always so straightforward. One research organisation that has achieved huge levels of public engagement with its own video content is the Institute for …

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Avoiding the Spiral of Silence: The Case for Talking About Climate | Eric Fine | Yale Program on Climate Change Communication 39:08

1+ y ago39:08

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Over the past few decades, the evidence to show that climate change is happening, that it’s caused by human activities, and that we need to take urgent action to limit its impact, has gathered at an overhelming rate. But research into the best way to communicate that message has lagged behind. That’s changing, thanks in large part to the work of or…

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Generative-AI: Establishing guidelines for how to use it | Amy Mollett, Barney Brown and William Kerslake | University of Cambridge 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

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Generative-AI tools, like ChatGPT, are increasingly embedded in the day-to-day work of research communicators. At the University of Cambridge the senior comms team has published a set of AI guidelines, created in consultation with staff across the university. In this episode of Research Comms, members of the working group that put the guidelines to…

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Trust: how can research communicators earn the trust of the public? 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

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In this episode, host Peter Barker reflects on the unique archive of over fifty Research Comms episodes to bring together insights from those conversations around the theme of trust. Whether we’re discussing vaccine hesitancy, climate scepticism, young people’s engagement with science and scientists or the rise of conspiracy theorists, all of these…

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Changing landscapes: telling stories from Antarctica against a backdrop of climate change and an evolving media | Athena Dinar | British Antarctic Survey 24:43

2y ago24:43

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Athena Dinar is Deputy Head of Communications at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) where she’s spent over two decades conveying the captivating magic of Antarctica and the vital research scientists carry out there. In this episode of Research Comms, Athena speaks with us about the shifting narratives surrounding the climate crisis and how digital …

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Unpacking ‘impact’: What does it mean, and how do you know if you’re achieving it? | Prof. Mark Reed | Fast Track Impact 32:29

2y ago32:29

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Professor Mark Reed is a Professor and Research Centre Director at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) as well as the founder and Chief Executive of Fast Track Impact, an organisation that provides researchers with evidence-based tools and training to empower them to use their work to change the world for good. In this episode of Research Comms, Mark h…

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How can research-adjacent professionals pave the way for a more collaborative research and innovation ecosystem? | Sarah McLusky | Research-Adjacent Consultant 33:03

2y ago33:03

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Sarah McLusky is a Research-Adjacent Trainer and Consultant who works with universities in communications and engagement, education and curriculum enhancement, training STEM ambassadors and organising large scale outreach events, as well as hosting the recently-launched Research Adjacent podcast, among others. In this episode of Research Comms, we …

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Fusion energy: how to prepare the world for transformative technology | Celestine Cheong | UK Atomic Energy Authority 38:11

2y ago38:11

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Celestine Cheong is Head of External Communications at the UK Atomic Energy Authority. In this episode of Research Comms she talks about the work of UKAEA to push for the delivery of sustainable fusion energy, about the challenges of communicating science that is at times, very complex, and about managing public expectations around the development …

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Navigating the Crossroads of the Global Economic Crisis | Almir Colan (Lecture) 1:26:50

2y ago1:26:50

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Almir Colan discussed the current state of the global economy, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by the ongoing economic crisis. He touched on key issues such as inflation, unemployment, government policies, and the impact of the pandemic on the global economy. Almir Colan also shared his insights on how businesses and individ…

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How can we improve public understanding of artificial intelligence to ensure it works for all? | Sophie McIvor | Alan Turing Institute 23:13

2y ago23:13

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Sophie McIvor is the Director of Communications and Engagement at the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. She has been in the role since the Institute opened in 2015 and is spearheading its new strategy focused on public engagement with AI. In this episode of Research Comms we discuss why…

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Attitudes of young people to science | Katherine Mathieson | British Science Association 29:12

3y ago29:12

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In March 2022 the British Science Association published a report examining the attitudes of young people in the UK to science. In this episode of the Research Comms podcast, the BSA’s outgoing Chief Executive, Katherine Mathieson, talks about the reports findings, speculating on why young people do not feel sufficiently engaged with science, the im…

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What can we learn from the Covid pandemic about crisis communications? | Glen Nowak | Grady College 28:38

3y ago28:38

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It's been more than two years since the Covid pandemic took hold. And although it may have more surprises in store for us, there is hope that the worst has passed. So now seems a good time to start thinking about what lessons we can learn from the experience to better prepare us for future pandemics and public health crises. How we communicate the …

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Growing your community on Linkedin | Laura Hannan | Pitch121 36:17

3y ago36:17

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In this episode of Research Comms, Laura Hannan shares the wisdom that she’s gleaned from 15 years of experience on Linkedin and gives her top tips on how communicators can make the most out of the platform to grow their network and drive engagement with their organisation’s research.By Peter Barker

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Harnessing the power of social media | Amy Mollett | University of Cambridge 30:47

3+ y ago30:47

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In this episode of Research Comms Amy Mollett talks about the exciting early days of blogs and twitter, of her social media work at LSE, of the digital services team in Parliament. Tips for getting started, maintaining digital wellbeing and tracking what’s important abound.By Peter Barker

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Communicating research for the development sector and NGOs | Suzanne Fisher-Murray | Christian Aid 33:46

3+ y ago33:46

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In this episode of Research Comms, Suzanne Fisher-Murray talks about the differences between communicating research in the development sector and academia, the power of radio for sharing stories and influencing behaviour, what truly participatory communications look like and the value of creating personas for strategic communication with communitie…

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Telling stories about innovation | Ashley Jennings | Texas Innovation Center 25:31

3+ y ago25:31

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Managing Director of the Texas Innovation Center, Ashley Jennings, talks about the thriving innovation and startup scene in Austin (and across Texas) and how the innovation center is helping transform great ideas into valuable products. A big part of that is training founders in how to tell their stories in a compelling way, to raise awareness, gen…

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Is 'data sonification' the new frontier for science communication? |Matt Russo | System Sounds 21:56

3+ y ago21:56

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Matt Russo is an astrophysicist, musician and sonification specialist. He teaches physics at the University of Toronto and has toured schools with sonifications that bring parts of the universe to life. He founded the sci-art project SYSTEM sounds, through which he works with NASA to sonify data collected in and about the cosmos. In this episode of…

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How to read statistics (and knowing when to trust them) |Tom Chivers 33:30

3+ y ago33:30

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Tom is science editor for the digital news magazine UnHerd. His writing has featured in The Guardian, Telegraph, New Scientist and BuzzFeed. He covers an array of subjects, mostly science, but he also delves into politics, foreign affairs, sport, culture wars - pretty much anything that piques his interest. He's won two statistical excellence in jo…

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3.18 Season Finale: Tesla vs Bitcoin and Earning a livelihood (Part 7/7) 26:44

3+ y ago26:44

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Don’t forget to rate our podcast *5 stars* wherever you listen to us! This is our final episode for season 3. We will be back in 2022 with the brand new season insha'Allah. In this episode, we finalise our discussion on "Earning a livelihood" and present a new way of conceptually framing popular crypto discussions: Topics: Crypto, bitcoin, tesla, s…

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3.17 Islamic Economic Leadership - Framework 29:54

3+ y ago29:54

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Don’t forget to rate our podcast *5 stars* wherever you listen to us! In this episode, we talk about leadership and its core aims and responsibilities within the Islamic economic framework. Islamic Economic Leadership framework photo available at: https://www.islamicfinancepodcast.com/blog/3-17 Learn more about The 3 Pillars of Islamic Economy - Th…

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3.16 Reflections and Coffee #1 21:42

4y ago21:42

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Join me for a coffee and some spontaneous unscripted reflections about life and the economy. I also provide you with some insights into my own life and update on the podcast. - Almir Colan Podcast Hosted by Almir Colan - https://www.almircolan.com/links ----- Join Islamic Finance Podcast Telegram Channel & Group Chat *Official Channel (announcement…

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3.15 Mustafa Aydemir - Senior Investment Analyst at Saturna 1:18:55

4y ago1:18:55

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In this episode, we talk with Mustafa Aydemir - Senior Investment Analyst at Saturna. Topics include discussion on: What investment analysts do? How high net worth individuals invest their own money? Developments in Turkey, global economic trends, ESG and more. Connect with Mustafa Aydemir via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-aydemir-5…

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3.14 Reflection on economic security and negative effects of poverty. 15:27

4y ago15:27

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In this episode, we talk about the negative effects of poverty on individuals and society. Reference in the episode is from the book - "Economic Security in Islam" by Sh Yusuf al-Qaradawi. Podcast Hosted by Almir Colan - https://www.almircolan.com ----- Join Islamic Finance Podcast Telegram Channel & Group Chat *Official Channel (announcements, epi…

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3.13 Economic lesson from the early state of Medina 26:10

4y ago26:10

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Today we talk about the leadership lessons from the early stage of the state of Madina and its economy. Links: Almir's MasterClass: Leading with Islamic Finance - https://www.almircolan.com/masterclass Podcast Episode 3.1: The 3 Pillars of Islamic Economy - The Shepherds model https://www.islamicfinancepodcast.com/blog/3 Join Islamic Finance Podcas…

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3.12 Investing in shares - preliminary discussion 27:59

4y ago27:59

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In this preliminary discussion, we share some intuitive principles that should help us when deciding to invest in shares. Aim today is to frame the issues and challenge the way we usually look at the topic itself and market participants in particular. More discussions about screening rules and various rulings will follow later on insha'Allah. Topic…

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3.11 Bitcoin ecosystem is debasing the social order 26:33

4y ago26:33

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Good money and a good financial system need two things: 1] Collective cooperation that disincentivises the debasement of the currency. 2] Social order to prevent harm. Today, unfortunately, governments are debasing our money, but the Crypto ecosystem is debasing the social order. No one should be in the business of making money from making money. T…

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3.10 Earning a livelihood, Part 6 - Wealth between Sabr and Shukr 32:31

4y ago32:31

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In this episode, we ask what is more superior: Gratitude (Shukr) for wealth or Patience (Sabr) in the face of Poverty? We also have a little chat about (day) trading and cryptocurrency speculations that seems to dominate our news cycle. Join Islamic Finance Podcast Telegram Channel & Group Chat *Official Channel (announcements, episode updates, rem…

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3.9 On Palestine and crypto-mania 15:21

4y ago15:21

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In this post-Ramadan episode, we share reflections about news from Palestine as well as trends with crypto news. Join Islamic Finance Podcast Telegram Channel & Group Chat *Official Channel (announcements, episode updates, reminders) Join here: https://t.me/IslamicFinancePodcast *Group Chat (Chat is a space to discuss all things related to Islamic …

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3.8 Sh Abdullah Hasan "Zakat: Wisdom and Benefits" 41:49

4y ago41:49

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Have you ever wondered how Zakat incentivises the circulation of money and alleviate the root causes of poverty? In this episode, Sh. Abdullah Hasan explains the Wisdom and Benefits of correctly implemented Zakat in solving short and long term economic, social and spiritual challenges in our society. Connect with Sh. Abdullah Hasan: https://www.fac…

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Creating new narratives around Artificial Intelligence |Dr Kanta Dihal| Global AI Narratives Project 33:54

4y ago33:54

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This week’s guest on the Research Comms podcast is Dr Kanta Dihal, a Senior Research Fellow at Cambridge University’s Leverhulme Centre for Future Intelligence, where she runs 'Global AI Narratives', a project exploring the many ways in which artificial intelligence is perceived by cultures around the world. Presented by Peter Barker Produced by Or…

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3.7 Sh Abu Bakr Zoud "The Concept of Gratitude" 1:33:05

4y ago1:33:05

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In this Special Ramadan episode, we talk about Gratitude as the core life-changing concept around which our purpose of life revolves. "And Allah has extracted you from the wombs of your mothers not knowing a thing, and He made for you hearing and vision and hearts [i.e., intellect] that perhaps you would be grateful." - Qur'an 16:78 And [remember] …

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3.6 Shaheed Drew "History of Muslims in Australia and Advice to Earn a Livelihood" 34:16

4y ago34:16

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In this episode, we talk to brother Shaheed Drew about some lessons regarding the topic of earning a livelihood. We also talk about his book "40 Hadiths Relating to Islamic Finance" and the very interesting history of Muslims in Australia (and why Muslim traders came to South East Asia). Br Shaheed also shares how some of the companions like Abu Ba…

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The art of data visualization | Stefanie Posavec and Miriam Quick 28:48

4y ago28:48

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This week’s guests are data designer, Stefanie Posavec, and data journalist, Miriam Quick. We talk about their new book, about how constraints can encourage creativity, and they give their tips on how researchers and communicators can improve their own data visualizations. ------------ Presented by Peter Barker Produced by Orinoco Communications ww…

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