Best LeadUP Podcasts (2025)

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 18 The Leadup to the Sinai Campaign Part Three 21:01

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Egypt purchased state of the art weaponry from the Soviet Union that obliterated any balance of power between Israel and her Arab adversaries. Egypt would have the armament, it already had the desire, to wipe out Israel. Israel naturally turned to its trusted ally, the United States, but the days of Harry Truman were over. The new President, Dwight…

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Viwe Mkizwana, jazz musician, on making his passion his career 26:29

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Viwe Mkizwana is an award-winning bassist, composer, arranger, musical director and educator. He has performed around the world, plays with the likes of the Gauteng Philharmonic Orchestra and MIAGI Orchestra, and has released three albums. He has picked up SAMA nominations, a Mzantsi Jazz Award, and two Naledi Awards. He continues to push the bound…

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 19 The Sinai Campaign: Speed and Audacity Overwhelm the Enemy (A) 15:44

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The military operation to capture the Sinai Peninsula faced several substantial obstacles. First, there was the terrain itself, the Sinai Peninsula was 24,000 square miles of pure desolation. The desert consisted of rolling sand dunes in the north that could swallow vehicles and exhaust troops within hours. In the south were the nearly impassable m…

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S04-E24: The path to Treaty from the Minister's perspective 27:03

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Send us a text Just three days before her resignation from Cabinet comes into effect, the Minister for Treaty and First Nations, Natalie Hutchins MP, speaks with VAN's Charles Pakana about her experiences holding that portfolio during what can arguably be described as Australia's most positive decade in the First Nations space.…

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S04-E23: First Nations story-telling carries culture and lore 25:11

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Send us a text Increasingly - and fortunately - a new age of "digital" story-telling professionals are emerging to ensure stories are protected from the ravages of time. VAN catches up with one such story-teller, Yorta Yorta and Woi-wurrung man Mark Thomson.

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S04-E22: Victorian Traditional Owners speak out on Victoria's critical minerals mining 20:18

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Send us a text As the need and demand for critical minerals increases, we catch up with the CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners Cooperation, Kaley Nicholson, about the state government dragging its heels on reaching agreements with Traditional Owners across the state.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S04-E21: The realities and implications of misinformation and disinformation 25:30

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Send us a text In an apparent age of misinformation and disinformation, particularly evident during the 2023 Referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament, VAN's Charles Pakana catches up with NITV's John Paul (JP) Janke, to discuss the realities and implications of this moving forward, with a focus also on its potential impact of the Victorian…

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S04-E20: Honest allyship with reconciliation groups in regional Victoria 21:24

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Send us a text Regarded by many as a fairly "redneck" area, Shepparton is home to one of the longest-serving and effective local reconciliation efforts - the Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group. VAN's Charles Pakana travels to the area and meets up for a yarn with one of the group's co-conveners, Dierdre Robertson.…

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S04-E19: Local Treaties in Victoria - what you should know 25:20

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Send us a text Treaty Authority member, Biripi woman Duean White talks with Victorian Aboriginal News about local Treaties, and what local governments and organisations can do to better understand and prepare for themBy Victorian Aboriginal News

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 17 The Leadup to the Sinai Campaign, Part Two 19:41

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After Israel's stunning and unpredictable victory (especially from the Arab perspective) in the War of Independence, there was a colossus of bruised pride in the Arab World. To answer the heretofore imponderable, "How could Israel have been victorious?" a narrative emerged, "We did not lose because Israel was strong, but rather because our leaders …

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S04-E18: Blackfire hits the ground running with new album 32:34

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Send us a text Featuring three great tracks from the band's latest album, Solar Eclipse, this interview has VAN's Charles Pakana yarning with Blackfire co-founder, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Grant Hanson about the album and the history of this iconic Naarm-based Aboriginal rock band.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S04-E17: First Nations businesses encouraged to break into export markets 22:23

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Send us a text We catch up with Austrade's first Head of Indigenous Engagement and Export, Yuin woman Melanie Harris, to discuss First Nations businesses making headway in international tradeBy Victorian Aboriginal News

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 16 How to Cope with Unexpected Challenges with Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen 27:18

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Life throws curveballs all the time, and not everyone has the consistency or the disposition to turn lemons into lemonade. Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen, previous pulpit rabbi in Manhattan, is currently the CEO of the Algemainer Jewish Media outlet. Everyone is different and everyone copes differently. Rabbi Cohen, a licensed therapist, shares with us how h…

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S04-E16: Stolen Generations survivor Aunty Evajo Edwards sheds new light on Victoria Police 24:55

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Send us a text From being taken from her home and family in 1969 by Victoria Police, Stolen Generations survivor Aunty Evajo Edwards now works as an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer with that same organisation...and shares positive perspectives.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S04-E15: Victorian Treaty Deep Dive with Rueben Berg (Part 3 of 3) 24:00

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Send us a text We conclude our extended interview with Gunditjmara man and co-Chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Rueben Berg, deep-diving into Treaty legislation and the Treaty itself.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 15 The Road to Suez: Episode 1 - Conspiracies in the Sand 16:54

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As already explained in an earlier episode (Season Five Episode 6) the Fedayeen terrorist raiders would sneak into Israel, murder, sabotage, set fire, steal, and slip back across the border to Egypt and Jordan. This was death by a thousand cuts to Israel. And then things deteriorated precipitously when in September of 1955, Nasser announced that Eg…

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S04-E14: Victorian Treaty Deep Dive with Rueben Berg (Part 2 of 3) 25:46

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Send us a text We continue out deep-dive into the Victorian Treaty Legislation and proposed Treaty with Gunditjmara man and co-Chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Rueben Berg.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S04-E13: Victorian Treaty Deep Dive with Rueben Berg (Part 1 of 3) 26:28

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Send us a text We're rapt that Victorian Aboriginal News was chosen by the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria to interview co-Chair Rueben Berg for a deep dive into the Victorian Treaty Legislation and proposed Treaty. This is part one of a three-part extended exclusive interview, recorded just days before the legislation was passed in the Victori…

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S04-E12: Taking a political and social stand through your choice of clothing 20:43

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Send us a text Gunditjmara woman and co-founder of Clothing the Gaps, Laura Thompson, joins VAN's Charles Pakana to talk about the importance of clothing as a means of sparking change and conversation.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S04-E11: Voice of youth empowered in local governments across Australia 23:28

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Send us a text Somewhat off our normal track, in this episode I speak with Tahlia Azaria from the Foundation for Young Australians about that organisation's Young Mayors program.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S04-E10: Victorian Treaty - Reflections from the Commissioner, Aunty Jill Gallagher 32:17

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S04-E09: Victorian LGAs encouraged to meet Closing the Gaps oblligations 23:13

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Send us a text Led by Gunditjmara woman Aunty Lisa Briggs, NgaweeyanMaar-oo (voice of and from the people) is working with local governments to help them achieve their Closing the Gaps obligationsBy Victorian Aboriginal News

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 14 Summer Inserts culled from "Comprehending the Incomprehensible" Lecture Series by Hanoch Teller Lecture VII Part C 21:19

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Nazi propaganda, how do we properly commemorate the murder of millions, the creation of the ghettos. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2025 Media Education Trust llc

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Izak Smit, CEO of PPS, on how to lead an impactful company 30:39

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Izak Smit is the Group Chief Executive Officer at PPS, one of South Africa’s last remaining mutual insurance companies. He completed a BCom Honours in Economics at UP and holds a Diploma in Strategy and Innovation from the University of Oxford. He is a proud Tuks alum and sits on the Faculty Advisory Board of the Faculty of Economic and Management …

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S04-E08: Blak-led, queer-led. A unique success story in Victoria's healthcare system 21:39

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Send us a text In this episode of VAN Talks, I catch up with the leader and founder of Victoria's only Blak- and queer-led first aid service provider, Nic Radoll. He leads an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) that's another clear demonstration of the value to ALL community of self-determination.…

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S04-E07: Treaty support building at a grassroots level across Victoria 22:20

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Send us a text With the Victorian Treaty legislation now tabled in the State's Parliament, grassroots level support is on the rise. A key player in this is First Nations-led Common Threads. We speak with one of the organisation's founders, Larissa Baldwin-Roberts.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 13 Summer Inserts culled from "Comprehending the Incomprehensible" Lecture Series by Hanoch Teller Lecture V Part B 26:04

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Stories of Heroism During the Holocaust Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2025 Media Education Trust llc

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S04-E06: First Nations media establishes trust in a dubious Australian media landscape 23:28

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Send us a text Despite being underfunded by the Federal Government, First Nations media across Australia plays a critical role in dispelling myths and misinformation. We speak with First Nations Media Australia CEO, Wally Tallis.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S04-E05: Australia's first Treaty legislation tabled in Victorian Parliament 19:55

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Send us a text Less than two hours after Australia's first Treaty legislation was tabled in Victorian Parliament, First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria co-Chair, Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg, met up with VAN's Charles Pakana to record the first of an extended series of interviews discussing the legislation and future of the Assembly.…

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S04-E04: Victorian Local Governments prepare themselves for Local Treaties 22:29

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Send us a text A partnership led by the Municipal Association of Victoria, and including Victorian Aboriginal News, First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Treaty Authority and Reconciliation Victoria, sees Victorian Local Government Authorities start educating themselves - and their communities - about the Local Treaty process. VAN's Charles Pakana c…

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S04-E03: A valuable look inside the workload experienced by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung 24:23

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Send us a text Every day the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation receives engagement requests from government, corporations, community groups and individuals; and with 29 Local Government Authorities (Councils) operating on its Country, the load on the corporation is enormous. We catch up with CEO Kupa Teao to gain an un…

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S04-E02: Closing the education gap for First Nations students 21:43

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Send us a text For nearly 30 years, RMIT's Ngarara Willum Centre has been providing critical student support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We speak with Indigenous Access and Engagement Senior Advisor, Bundjalung woman Talia Elliott about the enormous benefits such centres have in closing the educational gap.…

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 12 Summer Inserts culled from "Comprehending the Incomprehensible" Lecture Series by Hanoch Teller Lecture V Part A 21:32

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Resistance during the Holocaust; Breaking the myth that Jews went to their death like sheep to the slaughter. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2025 Media Education Trust llc…

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S04-E01: Traditional Owners and Local Governments work together to achieve common goals 26:18

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Send us a text North of Naarm (Melbourne), the Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TL&WC) and the Local Government Authorities on its Country, have banded together to establish a forum - one that seeks to identify and achieve common goals for the good of all community members. In this episode VAN's Charles Pakana speaks with CEO of TL&WC, Matt Burn…

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S03-E40: Keeping the Treaty process on the straight and narrow 18:02

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Send us a text Treaty Authority chair, Djab Wurrung man Jidah Clark, talks frankly about the current state of the Victorian statewide Treaty, and the Authority's commitment to work with ALL parties, especially Local Government Authorities, in regard to local Treaties.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 11 South African Embrace: A Hostage Healing Initiative (B) – Big Lessons Here 30:57

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Rabbi Aharon Zulberg, and the other people he credits, was still scratching his head as to what significant thing South African Jewry might do on behalf of their brethren affected by the war. His synagogue, "The Bais" teamed up with the Jewish National Fund of South Africa to offer respite for hostages released from the terror tunnels of Gaza and i…

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Puno Selesho, poet and entrepreneur, on using creativity for social change 28:49

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Puno Selesho is a spoken word artist who has performed for presidents and celebrated companies, locally and internationally. In her capacity as a social entrepreneur, she established Harvest House Creative Agency, where she currently serves as creative director. She graduated with an LLB from the University of Pretoria and a certification in social…

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 10 South African Embrace: A Hostage Healing Initiative (A) 23:51

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Rabbi Aharon Zulberg from Johannesburg, South Africa, like so many other Jews worldwide (and other very fine people, think of Dr. Julie Snyder from Beaufort, SC who jumped into action when she heard that knee pads were needed for soldiers – featured in our podcast "An Outpouring of Kindness" at the time the October 7 War broke out) wish to contribu…

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S03-E39: Uplifting and advocating for the voice of Victorian Traditional Owners 21:43

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Send us a text Taking on the role of interim CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations, Kaley Nicholson - one-and-a-half weeks into the job - already has firm ideas on how the Federation can further promote and advocate for the voices of Traditional Owners across Victoria.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 9 How to be a Happier and Self-fulfilled You with Sarah Pachter 22:01

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Popular self-help author and speaker Sara Pachter, shares her best insights to make life more enjoyable and rewarding. All of her suggestions are wise and easily implementable. Credits Od Yishama Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach Ben Azadi The Brain Coach Easy Ways to Calm Down When you are Angry, Witapedia Thomas Mulligan Do Doorways Actually Make us Forget …

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S03-E38: Victorian Government failing Aboriginal community with outdated bail laws 21:40

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Send us a text As the Victorian Government considers introducing even further backward steps in the State's already archaic bail laws, VAN's Charles Pakana catches up with the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Director of Legal Services, Ali Besiroglu to discuss the current situation and Poccum's Law.…

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 8 Strategic Impact Legislation with Rabbi Dr. Moshe Goldfeder 25:01

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The assault on Jews in college campuses and even in front of synagogues mandates a firm reaction, especially in light of the fact that the government national and local has been quick to condemn, but has offered no other relief. Some bright Jewish minds have rallied on behalf of those under threat, relying primarily on title six of the Civil rights…

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S03-E37: Protecting Aboriginal data from weaponisation 22:16

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Send us a text As we continue to explore the many facets of the Victorian Treaty process, VAN’s Charles Pakana speaks with Treaty Authority member and Yorta Yorta woman Dr Petah Atkinson and Worimi man Dr Jacob Prahn about the critical importance and role of data sovereignty and governance.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S03-E36: Victoria to expect a Treaty by the end of 2025 23:56

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Send us a text During a semi-regular one-on-one catch-up with Assembly co-Chair Rueben Berg, we learn more about the next iteration of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, and the belief that there could well be a signed and enacted statewide Treaty in place before the end of 2025By Victorian Aboriginal News

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 7 Strategic Impact Legislation and Fighting Terror by Propaganda with Special Guest, Rabbi Dr. Moshe Goldfeder 25:26

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Rabbi Mark Goldfeder is a rising meteor on the world scene because of his personal academic and legal achievements and the work that he has done - initially checking - and at this point defeating antisemitic initiatives. He is also the founder and director of National Jewish Advocacy Center. The rise in antisemitic incidents has become an urgent cr…

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S03-E35: Dja Dja Wurrung Clans ready for Treaty with Victorian State Government 20:46

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Send us a text At 4am on the 28th of May 2025, an embargo was lifted on a media release that stated DJAARA - the representative body for Dja Dja Wurrung clans - was ready to enter into Treaty negotiations with the Victorian Government. That afternoon, we sat down with DJAARA's reserved seat holder at the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Dja Dja…

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 6 The Arabs Called them Freedom Fighters, The Israelis Called Them Terrorists 21:47

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Israel's Arab neighbors were also her declared enemy. Accordingly, they had no interest in respecting a border regarding which they had signed an armistice. Infiltrators, that were called fedayeem would sneak into Israel to tend unmanned farmland, to loot border villages, or to carry out violent and often deadly attacks and then return across the b…

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Sumarie Greybe, co-founder of Naked Insurance, on disrupting an industry and leading with vision 36:34

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Sumarie Greybe, co-founder of insurance industry upstart Naked Insurance, graduated from the University of Pretoria with a BCom Honours degree in Actuarial Science. After leaving the corporate short-term insurance world, she decided to shake the sector up with a fresh perspective – and in the process she’s rethinking the status quo with a bold, hum…

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S03-E34: Travis Lovett 18 hours before Walk for Truth 20:37

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Send us a text I was fortunate enough to catch up and yarn with Yoorrook Commission Travis Lovett on the Portland foreshores - on Gunditjmara Country - 18 hours before the commencement of the Walk for Truth.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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TFJ Season 5 Episode 5 Loving Kindness (B) 23:00

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Having already explained in our previous podcast on this subject (S5 E1) that there are people who "give in order to take," which is far from the ideal, in this episode we explore the concept proposed by Joseph Telushkin of "Imaginative Kindness." When implemented – which is a cinch – it enables one to harvest so much more mileage from one's kindne…