Best Slave Descendants Podcasts (2025)

The health and wellness of Latinas is crucial to the health and wellbeing of the U.S. economy. In 100 Latina Birthdays, an original documentary series from Peabody-nominated LWC Studios, reporters in Chicago investigate the health and lifetime outcomes of Latinas in the United States from birth to age 100. In season 1, the stories that unfold cente…

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EP 14: Meeting of the Minds: Josiah Henson, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass in Conversation 1:00:17

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In February 2022, the Josiah Henson Museum and Park partnered with the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Site and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site to put together a virtual re-enacted first-person conversation between these three historical figures. They discuss early life experiences, how they fought their way to f…

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EP 13: Is Guaranteed Income a Stepping Stone Towards Reparations? 29:02

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Cities around the country have started piloting guaranteed income programs aimed at addressing income inequality–an issue that disproportionately impacts Black and brown families. In this episode, we explore the policy implications of guaranteed income programs and whether they could function as a bridge to reparations. We hear from Dr. Cheryl Gril…

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EP 12: The Fight for Eatonville, the First Official Black Town 19:45

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Eatonville, Florida was the first Black town in the U.S. to incorporate. Originally thought of as a “test case” to see if Blacks could govern themselves, Eatonville became a model for Black towns that sprung up around the country after the Civil War. The historic legacy of the town now hangs in the balance as development threatens to pave over hist…

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EP 11: How I Learned My House Was Built on a Former Plantation 8:23

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In this episode, series creator and co-editor Juleyka Lantigua, shares a deeply personal and relevant story. While driving through her neighborhood, she notices that street signs have been changed and decides to research the new name, Josiah Henson. She discovers that Josiah Henson was an influential figure in Black history, born into slavery in Ma…

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EP 10: Mia Anderson's Reflection on Her Ancestor Josiah Henson 11:42

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Mia Anderson is the great-great-great-great-granddaughter of Reverend Josiah Henson. She shares her family's knowledge and admiration for Henson's legacy, which includes helping enslaved individuals escape and establishing the Dawn Settlement, a place where freed Blacks could learn trades and rebuild their lives. She also addresses the controversy …

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EP 9: The Remarkable Journey of Josiah Henson 28:21

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In this episode, Mark Thorne, the Historic Site Manager for the Josiah Henson Museum and Park, explores the life and journey of Reverend Josiah Henson, a remarkable figure in Black history who emerged as one of the great abolitionists of his era. Henson, a contemporary of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, played a significant role in freeing n…

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EP 8: A Father Illustrates “The Talk” and Touches on the Debt Owed to Black Boys 25:02

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Every Black and Brown parent dreads having “the talk” with their children. It is a dreaded right of passage that signals a loss of innocence for their sons in order to protect them from a system that targets them. Darrin Bell is an acclaimed cartoonist, author, and commentator. In his graphic memoir, The Talk, he illustrates his own encounters with…

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EP 7: Meet Another NASA “Hidden Figure”: Cynthia Vernón, PhD: Mathematician, Microbiologist, and NASA trailblazer 25:06

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Cynthia Vernón grew up in the segregated South of New Orleans, Louisiana. In the 1960s, after graduating from Xavier University, she applied for a job at NASA’s Data Processing Center in Slidell. She became the first Black employee driving programming for Chrysler’s data engineers. She’d never seen a mainframe computer before, but she studied the m…

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EP 6: A Black Birth Doula on What Black Mothers Deserve 26:45

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Chanel Porchia-Albert wants Black mothers to be able to fully center themselves in the joy of childbirth. With Black women facing the highest rate of maternal death, Porchia-Albert explores the issues that have contributed to the abysmal numbers and the reasons behind them. The Founder and Executive Director of Ancient Song Doula services, she disc…

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EP 5: Farming in the U.S. and the Opportunities for Correcting Past Harms 32:55

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John Boyd Jr. is the civil rights leader you’ve never heard of. For decades, he’s been fighting the U.S. government’s discrimination against Black farmers like himself, securing billions for them to keep their lands–and keep the legacy of Black people in agriculture alive. It’s a legacy that traces back to slavery, when Black Americans built the ag…

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EP 4: Checks and Royalties: The Unsung Black Roots of American Music 32:37

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This episode explores the historical erasure and appropriation of Black musicians and songwriters. Mark Anthony Neal, Chair of the African & African American Studies Department at Duke University, explains how Black artists were often exploited, denied proper credit, and overshadowed by white artists who covered their songs. It also traces the orig…

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EP 3: A Death Ruled “Justifiable”: The Killing of John Wesley Wilder 51:06

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In July 1965, police officer Edward Nugent encountered John Wesley Wilder, a Black man, outside a cafe in Ruston, Louisiana. Nugent shot Wilder five times, resulting in his death. Local authorities deemed it a justifiable homicide, and subsequent investigations in 1965 did not bring justice or closure to Wilder's family. In 2008, legislation introd…

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EP 2: The Unfinished Story of Alex Manly’s “The Daily Record” 27:56

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Wilmington, North Carolina was once home to a thriving middle class Black population. In 1898, the only successful coup d’état in American history put a stop to it. Alex Manly was part of that elite Black community. An editorial he printed in his newspaper, The Daily Record, was the catalyst for the violence, and Manly was run out of town by a grou…

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EP 1: A Family’s Silent Burden: The Killing of Arthur Davis 39:50

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Arthur Davis died on June 30, 1950, but the details surrounding his death raised questions about what really happened to him. His story was buried for years, until his grandson started investigating. Through family oral history, neighbor accounts, and troves of documents, Reginald Crawford was finally able to piece together how his grandfather died…

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Introducing -- Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms 2:59

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“Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis. For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com. This series was funded by a grant from The John D. and Catherin…

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CHRIS ROCK: SELECTIVE OUTRAGE SPECIAL (WAS IT WORTH THE WAIT?) 21:44

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WHAT YOU WATCHING? I AM WATCHING CHRIS ROCK STANDUP COMEDY "SELECTIVE OUTRAGE" ON NETFLIX, WONDERING DID IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE OR DID IT DELIVER THE RESPONSE TO WILL SLAPPING HIM? HIT OR MISS, I GUESS IT IS ACCORDING TO EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DECIDE THAT. IT'S MY VIEW!

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CALIFORNIA TASK FORCE PROPOSE $5 MILLION REPARATIONS PAYMENTS TO BLACK DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES 31:12

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REPARTIONS ARE NEEDED AND OWED TO BLACK DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES IN THE UNITED STATES.

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INFLATION DROWNING US ALL, PRICES TODAY ARE JUST TOO HIGH!!!.... LET'S GROW SOMETHING 17:05

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WITH THE PRICE FOR FOOD, GOODS AND SERVICES OUTRAGEOUSLY HIGH... I AM LOOKING FOR SOME IDEAS ON WHAT TO GROW IN ORDER TO SAVE MONEY ON THE EXPENSIVE FOOD TODAY... SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE & COMMENT

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NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS🤔🤨 (ARE YOU STILL STICKING TO IT?) 12:47

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HAPPY 2023 😍🥰🤗 NEW YEAR RESOLUTION SEASON IS HERE! DID YOU MAKE A RESOLUTION, WHAT WAS IT? NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS ARE A CUSTOM & A TRADITION FOR SOME. THE QUESTION IS..... ARE YOU STILL STICKING WITH THE ONE YOU MADE OR HAVE YOU GIVEN UP ON IT ALREADY??😉😆

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ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON COMMUNITIES & RESOURCES 27:56

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ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON OUR COMMUNITIES. SHOULD NOT RESIDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO QUESTION WHO IS BEING BROUGHT IN TO THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS, RESOURCES THAT CAN BE USED TO HELP CITIZENS ALREADY IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY AND STRAINED BECAUSE THE UNITED STATES CHOOSES TO ALLOW ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS RESOURCES THEY DO NOT GIVE TO…

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HERE IS MY VIEW AFTER WATCHING "THE WOMAN KING" MOVIE🤨😏 26:01

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THE WOMAN KING MOVIE, WAS DEFINITELY NOT WHAT I EXPECTED IT TO BE. WITH ALL OF THE TALK, AROUND THE MOVIE REGARDING BOYCOTTING IT.... 😏🤔🤨 HERE IS MY VIEW.... WHAT YOU WATCHING? CHECK THIS OUT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/JXBcekEsuds

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HOCUS POCUS 2 (MY VIEW) 16:56

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WHAT YOU WATCHING? DID YOU CHECK OUT NEW RELEASES FOR OCTOBER SEQUELS ARE ALWAYS THE TOUGHEST, HOCUS POCUS 2 WAS RELEASED THIS MONTH. I WILL GIVE YOU MY VIEWS ON THIS MOVIE CHECK THIS OUT ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn3UOo3OJZs

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My View of Tyler Perry's Film "A Jazzman's Blues" 27:26

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😏😃WHAT U WATCHING? I AM WATCHING A JAZZMAN'S BLUES.... My Personal View of "A Jazzman's Blues" movie. Although the subject matter is quite common today, I think the movie was well written and directed. The Dance Numbers, Props and Scenery was Impressive to me. Even though I did not necessary like the ending there is no denying that this was a well …

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🤔😏Once Again, Why Exactly Should We Boycott "The Woman King" Movie? 13:21

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Why exactly are we to Boycott "The Woman King" Movie?? I need a better understanding of the objective and the reasoning since... there are so many other shows, movies, advertisements and media that promotes the same ideology. * (Should not we boycott those as well?) Not quite clear as to Why Boycotting this particular Movie is a good idea...…

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Can Therapy Be Beneficial To Help Black Men To Be Better Spouses, Fathers, Providers & Protectors? (Why so many black men found this therapist words Offensive) 27:27

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Why did so many Black Men find the words of the therapist offensive?.... Her choice of derogatory words leave much to be desired however, there is no denying the need for therapy. It can only be beneficial if there is a Therapist well knowledgeable in the field of Black Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder. This is something that is taboo, because we li…

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"AMERICAN REFUGEE" THIS WAS QUITE AN INTERESTING MOVIE 15:10

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My Personal Movie Review of this Film... It really makes one think "WHAT IF?"

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WAKANDA FOREVER TRAILER (BLACK PANTHER 2) 8:04

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Just Watched the trailer for BLACK PANTHER 2 (WAKANDA FOREVER) and it left me excited & anxious to see where the story line will go with the death of T'challa... So many "what if's" and assumptions from just seeing the trailer. The movie will be in theaters November 11, 2022

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"REPARATIONS" TO DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES IN AMERICA "WHY THIS TOPIC SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM FOR BLACK IMMIGRANTS IN AMERICA"... IS THIS A MISUNDERSTANDING OR SIMPLY AN ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE 1:04:41

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"REPARATIONS" (FOR A.D.O.S & F.B.A ) THE DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES IN AMERICA... WHY IS THIS BEING TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT BY BLACK IMMIGRANTS IN AMERICA? THE VERY PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT DUE AND ARE NOT OWED REPARATIONS FROM SLAVERY FROM THE U.S.A.👩🏾👨🏾🧑🏾👧🏾👦🏾🧒🏾👶🏾👵🏾👴🏾🧓🏾*ARE THESE PEOPLE PURPOSELY CHANGING THE NARRATIVE? (*MAKING THEMSELVES APART OF SOMETHING TH…

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"RESPECT" DENA MOVIEWS & REVIEWS OF THIS MOVIE STARRING JENNIFER HUDSON 16:03

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MY VIEW AND REVIEW OF THE MOVIE "RESPECT" STARRING JENNIFER HUDSON. JENNIFER WAS HAND PICKED BY ARETHA FRANKLIN TO PLAY HER IN A STORY ABOUT HER LIFE. DID IT DELIVER, WAS IT WORTH THE HYPE?? HERE IS MY TAKE ON THE FILM. FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE YOUR COMMENT ON THIS TOPIC IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST, YOU CAN BY DONATING C…

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FBA/ADOS WHAT POLITICIAN IS SPEAKING TO OUR ISSUES & CONCERNS..... (MARCEL DIXON FOR CONGRESS) 17:44

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FBA & ADOS *WHAT POLITICIAN TODAY IS SPEAKING TO OUR ISSUES AND OUR CONCERNS SPECIFICALLY *(MARCEL DIXON FOR CONGRESS) *TO DONATE TO THIS PODCAST: CASHAPP $DiscussionsWithDena

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NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO START A GARDEN AT HOME (*PERFECT IN THE EVENT OF A "SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUE") 5:22

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It is the perfect time to start growing plants that are edible that can sustain you or yours in the event of a supply chain breakdown.

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HOW DOES IMMIGRATION HELP BLACK AMERICA? 36:32

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Conversation and Discussion: Tariq Nasheed ask the question; "How does immigration help Black Americans?".. It is an eye-opening discussion, into the thoughts and beliefs about the Black people descendants of slaves in America.

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HOW DOES IMMIGRATION HELP BLACK AMERICA? CONVERSATION & DIALOGUE ON SOCIAL MEDIA 36:41

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#DISCUSSIONSWITHDENA TARIQ NASHEED ASK: HOW DOES IMMIGRATION HELP BLACK AMERICA? A REAL DISCUSSION THAT HAS IGNITED SOCIAL MEDIA AND REVEALED THE RACISM THAT EXIST TOWARD BLACKS IN AMERICA

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NIGEL SIMMONDS, author of the highly recommended book, EATING THE WIND, opens the doors to his life in Bali... and the highs and lows when escaping the rat race. 20:18

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MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH NIGEL SIMMONDS, EATING THE WIND. In my first podcast of the year, I am joined by editor, publisher and author of Eating the Wind. Nigel Simmonds has spent more than half his life in Asia — in Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia — chronicling the lives and foibles of the rich and famous as a columnist for the…

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CHINAFRICA!... WHAT IS GOING ON WITH BLACK PEOPLE? 39:32

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CHINAFRICA?? WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON WITH MY PEOPLE TODAY

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This podcast is all about vaginas—medical grade vaginas. I speak to “Vagina Betty” McCarthy about—err—vaginas. And a few other body parts. 33:35

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This podcast is all about vaginas—medical grade vaginas. I speak to “Vagina Betty” McCarthy about—err—vaginas. And a few other body parts. Season 03 - Episode 23 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES CONVERSATIONS WITH PETER WOOD. I first met Erica “Vagina Betty” McCarthy back in 2008 in Hong Kong. She was on her way to a factory in China to see her first ever …

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PROTECT OUR CHILDREN (Pedophile "CAUSE & EFFECT" In Our Community) 40:07

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It Seems Difficult to speak on pedophilia for some; but it continues to ruin the children that are effected by it. Why do we allow certain Adults to get away with it and how to protect our babies...

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AFP’s sports correspondent Danny Hicks, speaks to me from Hiroshima, where he regales us with all the news and gossip following the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games. 25:11

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SEASON 03 - EPISODE 22 - MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS: AFP’s sports correspondent Danny Hicks, speaks to me from Hiroshima, where he regales us with all the news and gossip following the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games. Listen via the APP: https://mudbetweenyourtoes.podbean.com/ Listen to Mud Between Your Toes podcasts on iPHONE/Apple Podcasts. htt…

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Lynne O’Donnell speaks to me from Kabul about Taliban threats to kidnap girls and women, raising concerns about them effectively becoming sex slaves. 20:04

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SEASON 03. EPISODE 21. Journalist Lynne O’Donnell is in Afghanistan to witness the departure of the NATO troops after 18 years. As the Taliban rush to fill the void in the war-torn country, she talks to me about worrying threats to kidnap girls and women, raising concerns about them effectively becoming sex slaves. Lynne O’Donnell has an MA in War …

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South Africa recently experienced some of the worst violence in modern times. Veteran journalist, Peta Thornycroft, explains how the rainbow nation descended into such chaos. 42:36

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Season03, Episode 20 - Last week, South Africa experienced some of the worst violence in modern times. The rainbow nation, with arguably the world’s most liberal constitution, erupted into violent riots, sparked by a toxic mix of unemployment, corruption, political tension, and tribal nationalism following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma…

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Former World Bank Country Director for Central Africa, Robert Calderisi discusses his books, The Trouble with Africa, and, Cecil Rhodes and Other Statues. 41:57

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Season 03 – Episode 19 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES CONVERSATIONS WITH PETER WOOD. Former World Bank Country Director for Central Africa, international spokesman on Africa and 1968 Quebec Rhodes Scholar, Robert Calderisi chats to me about his critically acclaimed book, The Trouble with Africa: Why foreign Aid isn’t working, chosen by The Economist maga…

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When journalist, Mary Lloyd, moved to Australia to work for the ABC, her dreams of big skies came crashing down after she was diagnosed with cancer. Mary opens up to me about her battle. 18:45

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When South African journalist, Mary Lloyd, moved from Hong Kong to Australia to work for the ABC, her dreams of big skies and 4WD road trips came crashing down after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mary opens up to me about her battle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Season 03 - Episode 18 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES CONVERSATIONS WITH PETE WOOD. W…

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Actor Nick Reding, best known for his role as PC Ramsey in The Bill, founded S.A.F.E Kenya – an NGO combatting female genital cutting, HIV/AIDS and violent extremism. 26:25

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British actor Nick Reding, best known for his role as PC Ramsey in ITV’s The Bill, left the comfort of the West End to found S.A.F.E Kenya – an NGO dedicated to combatting female genital cutting, HIV/AIDS, education on sexual reproduction, hygiene, water sanitation and violent extremism Season 03 - Episode 17 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES CONVERSATIONS …

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Gary Stokes, co-founder of OceansAsia and former director of Sea Shepherd Asia, chats about the illegal fishing industry, sharks fins, pollution and his role in the Netflix blockbuster, SEASPIRACY. 29:41

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Gary Stokes, co-founder of OceansAsia and former director of Sea Shepherd Asia, chats about the illegal fishing industry, sharks fins, pollution and his role in the Netflix blockbuster, SEASPIRACY. This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesi…

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In 1898, Ewart Grogan became the first man to walk from Cape to Cairo – for love. Over 100 years later, Julian Smith, author of Crossing the Heart of Africa, followed in his footsteps – also for love. 22:11

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In 1898, Ewart Grogan became the first man to walk from Cape to Cairo – for love. Over 100 years later, Julian Smith, author of Crossing the Heart of Africa, followed in his footsteps – also for love. This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhod…

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In the wake of the #RhodesMustFall campaign, I chat to Duncan Clarke, author of Rhodes Ghost and try to get to the bottom of Cecil Rhodes – man, myth, legend or monster? 31:16

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In the wake of the #RhodesMustFall campaign, I chat to Duncan Clarke, author of Rhodes Ghost and try to get to the bottom of Cecil Rhodes – man, myth, legend or monster? This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evol…

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Rob Parry-Jones, head of WWF Wildlife Crime Programme, discusses the devastating impact that organised crime has on the extinction our wildlife species. 19:04

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 13 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…