Best Driver Recruiting Podcasts (2025)

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A Russian medical student read about Ukraine’s Azov Regiment while riding the bus. Within hours, federal agents arrested him for an ‘illegal Internet search.’

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One fine day in late September, a medical student named Sergey was riding the bus to work in Kamensk-Uralsky, browsing the Internet on his phone. He came across some photos showing the insignia of Ukraine’s Azov Regiment and the pro-Kyiv paramilitary group known as the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK). “Who are those guys again?” Sergey asked himself.…

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It’s Car Full Of Cash Day! Deb and Jim speak with Zaid Ejaz of @maple_nissan 5:00

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Does a real estate agent have to disclose if a murder has happened in a house. @millandmaitmom speaks with @getleoteam 8:46

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Fed. Tax Breaks for "Going Green" at Home Set to Expire 10:35

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Biden-era federal tax breaks for home owners that want to switch from gas-powered appliances in their homes to electric or "greener" solutions are expiring at the end of the year. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has announced her retirement from Congress. With the announcement, she will NOT be seeking re-election as representative of San Francisco. Le…

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Meduza talks to analyst Balázs Jarábik about how war and martial law are reshaping Ukraine’s political landscape

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A protester holds a Ukrainian flag during a demonstration in Kyiv against a law that stripped anti-corruption agencies of their independence. President Zelensky later backtracked on the legislation. July 24, 2025. Due to Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has been under martial law for nearly four years. Democratic processes, like elections, rem…

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Ex-policeman allegedly murders pageant queen in Russia’s Buryatia after failing to obtain refugee status in U.S.

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The Russian authorities have concluded their investigation into the murder of a beauty pageant winner from the country’s Far Eastern Republic of Buryatia, Mediazona reports. State investigators allege that 30-year-old Seseg Buinova, also known as “Miss Buryatia,” was killed by a former police officer who had returned to the region after an unsucces…

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Russian forces close in on Pokrovsk. Meduza’s military analysts on the threat of encirclement and Ukraine’s chances of defense

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Like our earlier reports on the combat situation in Ukraine, this article takes stock of the recent developments on the battlefield based on open-source information. Meduza has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the very start, and our detailed military analyses are part of our commitment to objective reporting on a war we firmly oppose. O…

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Homo Putinus. In April, Kremlin ideologist Alexander Kharichev wrote a ‘blueprint for Putinism.’ In his new essay, he envisions Russia’s ‘person of the future.’

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Alexander Kharichev Kremlin official Alexander Kharichev has published a new essay. As the head of the Putin administration’s team for “monitoring social trends,” Kharichev plays a central role in shaping the regime’s ideological doctrine. In his latest manifesto, he outlines his vision for how Russia should cultivate the “person of the future,” em…

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The plunder and violence unleashed in occupied Ukraine has reached Russia’s own towns

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A banner on a building in the city of Shebekino, outside Belgorod, in May 2022 When Russian soldiers spilled into Ukraine in February 2022, reports soon followed of rampant looting in captured towns. Homes, museums, theaters — even schools — were stripped of everything from food and clothing to computers and washing machines. The stories of theft a…

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BILD responds to the budget. Deb @millandmaitmom speaks with David Wilkes of @bildgta 10:30

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The Toronto Tempo has their first head coach. Deb speaks with @SBrondello 6:34

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Proposition 50 Sails to a Win in California's Special Election 10:46

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California voters pass Proposition 50, setting the state up to redraw its congressional district maps, challenging a move by Texas to redraw its maps to give Republicans an edge in next year's mid-term elections. California Senator Alex Padilla has squashed any rumors that he has eyes on his state's Governor's seat. Yesterday, he announced his inte…

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As Angelina Jolie tours war-torn Ukraine, her driver is arrested and drafted into the army

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During American actress Angelina Jolie’s humanitarian visit to Ukraine on November 5, military draft officers detained her driver, according to multiple reports. That evening, authorities stopped Jolie’s motorcade at a checkpoint in the Mykolaiv region and seized one of the drivers when he couldn’t produce the required documents, then handed him ov…

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Studying abroad in occupied territory. Russian-accredited universities in Ukraine’s Donbas are admitting foreign students. Will their diplomas be recognized anywhere else?

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Students from Indian enrolled at St. Luke Luhansk State Medical University Medical universities in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine’s Donbas region have begun admitting foreign students. Despite their proximity to the front line and the fact that they’re on internationally recognized Ukrainian territory, these Russian-run schools are enrolling gro…

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‘Living here is impossible’. Across Russia, people who ask officials for help with flooded roads and housing problems face retribution instead

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Across Russia, ordinary people who dare to complain about flooded roads, housing issues, or toxic air often face retribution from the authorities. When residents post videos pleading for help, in many cases the response from officials is not solutions but threats, fines, and even criminal charges. RFE/RL’s Sever.Realii spoke with people on the grou…

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Russian defense minister proposes preparations for full-scale nuclear tests

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At a meeting of Russia’s Security Council on Wednesday, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov proposed that Vladimir Putin immediately begin preparations for a full-scale nuclear weapons test on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, the Kremlin press service reported. According to Belousov, the U.S. has been steadily withdrawing from arms control agreements an…

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How Putin beat Russia’s nationalists at their own game. Also, RFE/RL finds new evidence that the Kremlin lies about the president’s office work.

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The Russian March in Moscow on November 4, 2011 It’s Unity Day in Russia, when nationalists once staged some of the Putin era’s biggest recurring anti-Kremlin rallies On November 4, Russians celebrated National Unity Day — marking more than four centuries since a popular uprising ended the Polish-Lithuanian occupation of Moscow. The holiday general…

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What should we be doing about better snow removal in Toronto? And how would a former mayor do things differently? Deb speaks with John Tory 10:17

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Inside the emotional Milton council meeting, after a Gaza war motion fails. Deb @millandmaitmom speaks with @ClrSameeraAli 7:49

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‘Cynical and completely reckless’. Latvia has the highest femicide rate in Europe — including Russia. Its parliament just voted to exit a treaty protecting women from violence.

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In September 2025, a right-wing populist party in Latvia introduced legislation to withdraw the country from the Istanbul Convention, a key international treaty aimed at protecting women from violence. In the lead-up to the vote, thousands of people took to the streets of Riga in protest, a petition against the bill garnered more than 22,000 signat…

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California Votes on the Fate of Proposition 50 10:44

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Californians head to the polls today to decide on legislation that would change the state's redistricting rules if passed--and could set up a more protracted political battle with the Trump Administration ahead of next year's midterm elections. It has been championed by Gov. Newsom as a counter to the Texas state legislature's decision to redraw it…

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How many soldiers have Russia and Ukraine lost? And how do their armies compare? Meduza’s military analysts answer readers’ biggest questions about the war (part 3)

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Ukrainian soldiers inspect a vehicle hit by a Russian kamikaze drone near the front line. Kostiantynivka, Ukraine. October 16, 2025. In October, we asked our Russian-language readers to send in their most pressing questions about the Russia–Ukraine war. We received hundreds of messages in response, and our Explainers team reviewed each one, grouped…

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Russia charges woman who adopted Mariupol teenager with child trafficking. Yes, you read that right. Also, Belgium eases Russian asset unfreezing while stalling Europe’s ‘reparations loan.’

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The Russian woman who adopted a Mariupol teen now faces child-trafficking charges — in a Moscow court One of the most public figures in Russia’s controversial “adoption” of minors removed from occupied Ukraine now faces up to a decade in prison on child-trafficking charges. Irina Rudnitskaya, who heads an organization that advocates for “family val…

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The Ontario Liberals call for answers on the Skills Development Fund. @millandmaitmom speaks with MPP @stephaniesmyth 10:10

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Russian clients living in the E.U. struggle to regain banking access after fintech company Revolut freezes accounts

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Revolut, an online bank popular among expats in the European Union, has started freezing accounts belonging to Russian and Belarusian citizens. According to the company, the measure is an effort to comply with the latest package of E.U. sanctions against Russia, which was adopted on October 23. The abrupt move has left clients scrambling to regain …

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California's Food Banks Mobilize to Fill Benefits Gap Left by Gov. Shutdown 10:42

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The government shutdown has left the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in funding limbo--after two judges on Friday ordered a reticent Trump Administration to fund the food aid program with the $5 billion in contingency funds the USDA has on hand. Meanwhile, millions of Californians who rely on the state's version of SNAP--CalFresh-…

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Russia’s city of shadows. Alexey Titarenko’s photos use long exposure to capture the ‘infernal’ atmosphere of 1990s St. Petersburg

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This fall, an exhibition by Soviet-American photographer Alexey Titarenko opened in the Italian city of Monopoli as part of the PhEST photography and art festival. Around the same time, the U.S. publisher Nailya Alexander Gallery released the second edition of his book, which brings together his projects “City of Shadows,” “The Black and White Magi…

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Halloween special – Tackling spooky issues in maintenance, public inquiries & employment 1:01:45

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BACK on Air is THE podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business. This podcast is a recording of our live fortnightly webinar held every other Friday. So, if you like what you hear and fancy joining the live event where you can ask questions, and vote on our interactive polls, just registe…

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Will Russia invade the E.U.? . Meduza’s military analysts answer readers’ biggest questions about the war (part 2)

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Tank crews in Russia’s Leningrad region take part in live-fire exercises at a training range. October 14, 2025. In October, we asked our Russian-language readers to send in their most pressing questions about the Russia–Ukraine war. We received hundreds of messages in response, and our Explainers team reviewed each one, grouped similar questions by…

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Effective Board Management 29:19

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Send us a text In this episode of The Difference podcast, Host Jay Werth is joined by Convergent's Pam Reid and Andy Brubaker to discuss Effective Board Management. Topics discussed include: Governance vs. management (setting boundaries) Clarifying roles and responsibilities Effective use of committees and task forces Assessing performance & handli…

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Ep. 47: How 2.3 Million Truckers Became Everyday Heroes 33:33

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Esther Goetsch joins the Hire Truckers Podcast team to talk about building a culture and communication systems that scale to produce life saving impact. Truckers against Trafficking is working with over 2.3 million truck drivers to save people from human trafficking.By Aaron Craddock

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'You're suing the police?': Changing responses to racism in the African diaspora 5:16

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For people of African descent, experiences of racism and discrimination are varied. How are different generations coming together to understand and address the issue?

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Mandatory minimum child pornography sentences unconstitutional, SCC rules. Deb gets answers from @bbytensky 9:26

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Education minister sends orders to northern Ontario school board. Deb @millandmaitmom speaks with @PaulCalandra 10:21

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Russia’s new reservist law looks like another ‘quiet mobilization’. It’s October 31, 2025. Here are two stories worth your attention.

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Who ya gonna call when the country’s not ready for Round Two? The reservists! Both houses of Russia’s Parliament have passed legislation allowing the state to call up reservists to protect “critical infrastructure” during special drills. In practice, this will likely involve defending energy, transport, and industrial sites from Ukrainian drone att…

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‘Russia is a superpower of the past’. Meduza asks China expert Alexander Gabuev what Trump’s ‘12 out of 10’ meeting with Xi Jinping means for Putin

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. October 30, 2025. On October 30, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in six years. Trump described the meeting, which came after a months-long trade war, as “amazing” and a “12 out of 10.” He also announced plans to immediately re…

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Could Russia occupy all of Donbas in a year? And what if Ukraine’s ‘fortress belt’ falls? Meduza’s military analysts answer readers’ biggest questions about the war (part 1)

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Destroyed apartment buildings in the city of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. July 2025. Last week, we asked our Russian-language readers to send in their most pressing questions about the Russia–Ukraine war. We received hundreds of messages in response, and our Explainers team reviewed each one, grouped similar questions by topic, and then selected the…

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Some Worry Prop. 50 Would Mark the Last Ride for California's Horse-Haven 10:40

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In our latest report for the segment, "California Divided," we head down to Norco, California. This Republican enclave in Riverside County is known as the horsiest town in the Golden State; and that's how residents like it. What they are not so hot on, is the idea that Prop. 50 could redraw district lines that would ultimately change their way of l…

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Canada makes cuts to tariff relief for Stellantis and GM vehicles. Deb @millandmaitmom talks with @FlavioVolpe1 7:31

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Inside the story that shocked the city: how a group of teen girls killed a man in downtown Toronto. Deb talks with @royinori 8:54

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How Russian and American signaling turned nuclear again. It’s October 30, 2025. Here are three stories worth your attention.

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Gee, I wish we had one of them doomsday machines Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in 33 years. The announcement, made during the president’s tour of Asia and following Moscow’s recent tests of two nuclear-powered weapons, appears intended as a message to rival nuclear powers China and Russi…

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California's Biggest Voting District Faces Seismic Change if Prop. 50 Passes 10:48

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In Part 4 of our series, ⁠California Divided⁠, we head north, to speak with residents in District 1, who've expressed concern over the impact that Proposition 50 will have on their voting power if it passes. The Trump Administration is halting automatic renewals of work permits for immigrants. The policy, which begins today, could force thousands o…

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‘Clothing has nothing to do with public safety’. Chechen officials plan to ‘educate’ women who go out without headscarves

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A woman poses with cherry blossoms in Grozny. April 3, 2024. Officials in Russia’s Chechnya have announced plans to summon women who appear in public without headscarves for so-called “informational talks.” The authorities say the campaign will promote modesty and respect for local traditions. Rights advocates say it’s a thinly veiled attempt to ti…

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Grokipedia vs. Ruwiki. Elon Musk’s Wikipedia rival uses AI to push its creator’s views — something Moscow already tried. Meduza compares the results.

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This week saw the launch of Grokipedia, a large language model-powered online encyclopedia created by Elon Musk. The U.S. billionaire claims the new product is a less “biased” alternative to Wikipedia, the decades-old reference site widely seen as one of the last surviving relics of a healthier, more democratic Internet. However, users have found m…

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One bad apple . Meduza explains why the Kremlin is cracking down on Russia’s Yabloko party and its floundering campaign for peace

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Ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, the Kremlin is cracking down on the liberal party Yabloko, which opposes the war in Ukraine. Just this month, authorities arrested one of its leaders, spread rumors about another, and placed a third under house arrest. At the same time, Yabloko’s approval rating only hovers around 3–4 percent, and the p…

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‘Like stepping into a mousetrap’. Russian military academies won’t let cadets drop out. Legal experts say Putin’s 2022 mobilization decree is to blame.

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First-year cadets at a maritime technical academy attend an oath ceremony in the naval port of Kronstadt outside of Saint Petersburg. October 3, 2025. In a new report, iStories revealed that the Budyonny Military Academy in St. Petersburg refuses to let its cadets drop out. One now-former cadet told iStories that his withdrawal request was ignored.…

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America’s ‘force posture adjustment’ in Europe, and how Russia lost Nyash-Myash. It’s October 29, 2025. Here are two stories worth your attention.

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The U.S. military to Europe: Don’t call it a withdrawal! The thousand-odd U.S. soldiers who rotated out of Romania last month won’t be replaced, Bucharest revealed on Wednesday. The withdrawal follows months of signals from the Trump administration that America’s military presence on NATO’s eastern flank could be sustained at lower levels. In its o…

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Jerry @jerryagar1010 wants to get some answers on Alberta separatism. He talks with @ABProsperityPrj 9:27

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Inside the key interest rate cut with @AmandaLang 9:15

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Central Valley Farmers Express Concerns About Possibility Of New Political Maps 10:19

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The ripple effects of President Trump’s national gerrymandering battle are being felt in California’s rich agricultural belt. Next week, voters in the state will decide whether to support Proposition 50. That’s Governor Newsom’s plan to counter surprise redistricting in Texas and other red states. If Prop 50 passes, Congressman David Valadao of the…