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Experience the Cold War like never before with Cold War Conversations — an award-winning podcast recommended by The New York Times. Each week, host Ian Sanders brings you raw, firsthand accounts from the people who lived through one of history’s most tense and transformative eras — soldiers, spies, civilians, and more. These aren’t stories from textbooks. They’re unfiltered voices from the frontlines of history — emotional, gripping, and deeply human. This is Cold War history, told from the ...
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You know about Stalingrad, the siege of Leningrad, maybe Kursk. But how well do you know the history of the ”Russian front” of the Second World War? Join this detailed description of the largest part of WW2 in Europe, the titanic clash between tyrants Hitler and Stalin.
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An indepth look at stories and issues from around the world. This podcast offers you the chance to access landmark series from our archive.
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joesph stalin Cover art photo provided by David Jorre on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@davidjorre
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Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.
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How Stalin became a totalitarian dictators Cover art photo provided by Alexej Алексей Simonenko Симоненко on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ustalo
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Oru oorula is a podcast where you can listen stories of famous Tamil novels in my version. Also my travel vlogs audio and videos in my insta page https://www.instagram.com/istalin_rj?igsh=cTViczcwOWFlN3Bq & You tube channel Available invarious platforms. Listen my story telling like and support.
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How do we make sense of the modern world? We find the answers in the history of the 20th Century. For over a decade, The Explaining History Podcast has been the guide for curious minds. Host Nick Shepley and expert guests break down the world wars, the Cold War, and the rise and fall of ideologies into concise, 25-minute episodes. This isn't a dry lecture. It's a critical, narrative-driven conversation that connects the past to your present. Perfect for students, history buffs, and anyone wh ...
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Russian crime from today and the USSR. We'll talk about all sorts of crime from scams to murders. Mixed with some history and cultural context! Давай!
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A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues. From Trump's new world order, to war in Sudan, to the legacy of football icon Mo Salah, The Documentary investigates major global stories. We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world's most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Ever ...
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What are the real stories behind the most misunderstood and abused ideas in politics? From Conspiracy Theory to Woke to Centrism and beyond, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey dig into the astonishing secret histories of concepts you thought you knew. Want to support us in making future seasons? There are now two ways you can help out: • Patreon – Get early episodes, live Zooms, merchandise and more from just £5 per month. • Apple Podcasts – Want everything in one place with one easy payment? Subsc ...
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A bunch of sleazebags from the Midwest who try to talk about issues from a leftist perspective. Mostly bullshit and ranting with the occasional insight. Please listen to us.
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HTDS is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. To keep up with History That Doesn’t Suck news, check us out htdspodcast.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram: @Historythatdoesntsuck; on Twitter/X: @HTDSpod. Become a premium member to support our work, receive ad-free episodes and bonus episodes. Go to surfshark.com/HTDS or use code HTDS for 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN.
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Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.
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Welcome to the Las claves para vivir en abundancia podcast, where amazing things happen. Cover art photo provided by Scott Webb on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@scottwebb
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It's the trans-global satiricast that leaves no hot potato unbuttered. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the news with comedians from across the world including Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Chris Addison, John Oliver, Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Helen Zaltzman. Go to TheBuglePodcast.com to become a premium subscriber and get exclusive shows. Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I where Scumbagjazz Lives I I Collective EST. 2015 I Artists Shinobi Stalin @shinobi-stalin Wordchemist @wordchemist Marzmello @yomarzmello DJ Stranger @Djstranger_
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Jump down new rabbit holes with Timesuck, the weekly podcast that takes you on a fascinating and bizarre journey through history’s darkest corners, most shocking conspiracies, and wildest true stories. Hosted by acclaimed standup comedian and storyteller Dan Cummins, each episode blends dark humor with deep research to uncover hidden truths about infamous historical figures, unsolved mysteries, notorious serial killers, and more. If you crave the weird, the wild, and the unexpected, Timesuck ...
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A podcast dedicated to exploring, past, present, and future real world manifestations of Actually Existing Socialism by talking to those who've studied, lived in, or currently live in a socialist country.
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The EI Podcast brings you weekly conversations and audio essays from leading writers, thinkers and historians. Hosted by Alastair Benn and Paul Lay. Find the EI Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or search The EI Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
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To what extent did the use of terror in the Hitler and Stalin dictatorships differ?
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Reimagining Soviet Georgia is a Tbilisi based history initiative focused on the Soviet Union, Georgia & the South Caucasus, socialism & post-socialism.
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Leading historians challenge the received narratives of the First and Second World Wars (WW1 and WW2). Two podcast series of 10 Episodes each, created by Michael Baker.
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Two Australian dudes talking about tanks over beers!
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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Dette er en Podcast laget av Martin Andre, Thor Bekkevold og Sander Waaler. vi har i skoleoppgave om å finne likheter og ulikheter mellom Stalin, Mussolini og Hitler
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This is a family who lived in Russia when Joseph Stalin took over with in the Russian Revolution Cover art photo provided by Suzy Brooks on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@simplysuzy
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This week, something big happened. You might have never heard of it, but this moment changed the course of history. A HISTORY Channel original podcast, HISTORY This Week gives you insight into the people—both famous and unknown—whose decisions reshaped the world we live in today. Through interviews with experts and eyewitnesses, each episode will give you a new perspective on how history is written. Stay up-to-date at historythisweekpodcast.com and to get in touch, email us at historythiswee ...
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Mamar the Rebbe said on Purim 5713, during the infamous “doctor’s plot”; while saying the mamar it was later revealed that Stalin died relieving the grave danger facing the millions of Russian Jews.
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All That’s Left is a podcast from Left Voice where we discuss the exploitation we face under capitalism, the fight against all oppression, and the fight for international socialist revolution. New episode every two weeks(ish). Follow us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/leftvoice.
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Join your host Bobito and co-hosts Keagan the Vegan, Mimz and Stalin as they discuss their journey from reckless youths into adulthood and the trials and tribulations of being a man in this day and age. Never a dull moment nor a topic shied away from. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you in advance for your support.
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Reality transurfing is a concept on how to shift your reality and tune your life into your most desired dreams and goals. Written and preached by the Russian Quantum physicist Vadim Zeeland, the concept of transurfing is changing millions of lives around the world. In this podcast, we break down transurfing techniques and all the important concepts you should know to change your life forever. Host: Dennis Stalin Espín IG: dennistalinec *New episode every Thursday
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Distraction Pieces with Scroobius Pip is one of the UK's biggest and longest running independent podcasts. Previous guests include Michael Fassbender, Mary J Blige, Stephen Graham, Florence Pugh, Spike Lee, Lena Headey, Stewart Lee, Kathy Burke, Dizzee Rascal, Aisling Bea, Kano, Adam Buxton, Vicky McClure, Peter Capaldi, Michaela Coel, Louis Theroux, Tim Key and many more. Available on acast, iTunes and all podplaces. Download, subscribe, rate & review now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri ...
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A series of AI generated revision podcasts to help students of IBDP History revise some of the most popular topics in the examination, brought to you by Russel Tarr of www.activehistory.co.uk.
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An Eclectic Podcast by Abhijit Chavda: Geopolitics, History, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics, Culture, Education, Technology, Philosophy, & the Future of Humanity.
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Interview show featuring non-fiction authors, historians, biographers and military writers — in-depth conversations with former Bloomberg and WSJ journalist Pimm Fox. Subjects include Vladimir Putin and the threats from Russia, the U.S. and the Immigration Act of 1924 and America's role in the world.
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This is a podcast about telling the stories of people you know of, like Stephen King, Ai Weiwei, and Al Capone, and it's also about the world around these people. Join us for an in depth, person to person look at how Genghis Khan and Joseph Stalin are connected through the people they knew, or listen to our episodes about individuals we have previously covered!
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Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. New episodes available a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions For advertising enquiries, email info ...
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To many, Russia, and the wider Eurasia, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But it doesn’t have to be. The Eurasian Knot dispels the stereotypes and myths about the region with lively and informative interviews on Eurasia’s complex past, present, and future. New episodes drop weekly with an eclectic mix of topics from punk rock to Putin, and everything in-between. Subscribe on your favorite podcasts app, grab your headphones, hit play, and tune in. Eurasia will never appear ...
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An insider’s guide to the laws dictating life within UK and EU financial services, the people influencing their development and policing finance workers’ compliance
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News and views from a Trotskyist perspective. We tend to dunk on "Patriotic Socialists" and "MAGA Communism" while attacking the Democrats from the left.
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Sioux City Talk Radio 1360am 94.9fm
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Podcast by Northern Alliance Radio - Brad Carlson
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A podcast about geopolitics, history and culture Hosted by Tony G. Support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/drugcultgang Follow us on Instagram @drugcultgang
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In Stalin's Shadow: Leon Trotsky and the Legacy of the Moscow Trials
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Doug's new book is out where he discusses the conspiracy surrounding the Left Opposition and the Moscow show trials. Many writers have defended these trials like Dominic Losurdo, who argued they were necessary to build socialism, and Grover Furr, who advocates there was a conspiracy and has written multiple books citing the evidence for such a cons…
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The great hunger: Stalin's famine in Kazakhstan
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Few people outside Kazakhstan know of the famine that destroyed nomadic life in the 1930s, and left more than a third of the population dead or displaced to China and far beyond. The famine, called Asharshylyk in Kazakh, was one of the most deadly man-made famines of the 20th Century; even more so, proportionately, than the much better known Holodo…
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Ep 93 - Soviet Law: From Lenin to Stalin (ft. The Leninist Lawyer)
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In this whirlwind episode, The Leninist Lawyer (@LovelyLeninist) takes us deep into the world of Soviet law from the 1917 Revolution to end of Stalin's life in 1953. What exactly is socialist law? Did the USSR have a jury system? And how did the Soviet legal apparatus differ from so-called Western justice? We answer all and more in this intriguing …
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Hour 1: One month into the Federal govt. shutdown; Tucker Carlson platform rabid anti-Semite and Stalin admirer Nick Fuentes
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Northern Alliance Radio - Brad Carlson
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How significant was World War One as a cause for Stalin's Rise to power?
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This episode examines the extent to which World War One contributed to Stalin’s rise to power. We explore the war’s role in weakening the Tsarist regime, accelerating revolutionary movements, and reshaping the political landscape Stalin would eventually master. A thoughtful analysis for students, history fans, and anyone curious about the origins o…
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Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin – Part Three – Terror
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• See Origin Story LIVE at The Tabernacle on Thur Nov 13. Buy tickets here. Welcome to the third and final part of the story of Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin: Terror. It’s 1929 and the age of Stalin has begun. His mission to revolutionise the Soviet economy succeeds at the price of millions of lives: kulaks are murdered en masse while Ukrainians starv…
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#AskAbhijit 299: Sparta, Child Marriage, Stalin, Mao, Egypt, Saxons, Vietnam War, Revolution, 'Straya
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Episode 299 of the #AskAbhijit show: Ask me your best questions in the comments, and I shall answer them.
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Armando Iannucci (The Death Of Stalin / In The Loop / Veep) • Friday Rewind
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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Armando Iannucci, originally episode 174 from 2017-10-24. Original writeup below: Responsible for an insane amount of some of the greatest UK comedy since the 90's, including the writing and production of…
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BRAD MELTZER – THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill (Young Reader’s Edition)
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Author: Brad Meltzer (and Josh Mensch) Book: THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill (Young Reader’s Edition) Publishing: Scholastic Focus (October 21, 2025) https://kscj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Brad_Meltzer_to_air.mp3 Synopsis (from the Publisher): New York Times bestselling authors Brad Meltzer and Jos…
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50 years since Franco: Spain, the valley and a troubled legacy
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50 years after the death of the dictator Francisco Franco, Spain continues to feel its way towards an accommodation between its once-warring factions. And nowhere in Spain is more emblematic of the lasting divisions provoked by the Spanish civil war than the place known for decades as El Valle de los Caidos – the Valley of the Fallen. Built partly …
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50 years since Franco: Spain, the valley and a troubled legacy
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50 years after the death of the dictator Francisco Franco, Spain continues to feel its way towards an accommodation between its once-warring factions. And nowhere in Spain is more emblematic of the lasting divisions provoked by the Spanish civil war than the place known for decades as El Valle de los Caidos – the Valley of the Fallen. Built partly …
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Special episode: How to navigate a dawn raid with the Serious Fraud Office's Emma Isaac and Simmons & Simmons' Camilla de Silva
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Today’s episode is part of a special series of Following the Rules produced in association with Simmons & Simmons, an international law firm supporting financial institutions across the global regulatory landscape. The series offers practical insights to help financial services firms navigate legal, regulatory, technological, and cultural change. I…
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The Iranian women defying their country’s strict laws
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Iranian law controls how women dress, what they drive and what they do in public. But now, more women across Iran are rebelling — risking severe fines or up to 10 years in prison.By WBUR
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481 - Go Ask Alice: When a Fake Diary Helped Launch a Real War on Drugs
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In 1971, Go Ask Alice shocked parents across America - marketed as the real diary of a teenage girl swallowed alive by drugs, addiction, and death. Terrified moms and dads bought the book by the millions, used it to police their kids, and fueled a cultural panic that helped justify the War on Drugs. But there was just one problem: the entire book w…
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#485 – David Kirtley: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and the Future of Energy
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David Kirtley is a nuclear fusion engineer and CEO of Helion Energy, a company working on building the world’s first commercial fusion power plant by 2028. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep485-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcr…
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Norse Exploration (c.982-1020): Climate and Innovation
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Journey into one of history’s greatest Arctic mysteries: the rise, resilience, and disappearance of the Norse settlements in Greenland. In this episode, we uncover the real story behind Viking expansion westward—from Erik the Red’s exile-driven voyage to the fleeting outpost at L’Anse aux Meadows and the final, haunting traces of a vanished colony.…
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About two years ago, I was brought on to a podcast project started by the Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh. The initial pitch was to produce a student-led podcast featuring two threatened artists that are part of the Pittsburgh Network for Threatened Scholars (PiNTS). I’m proud to feature the end result, The Art of War. It feat…
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Ken Burns Reimagines the American Revolution | A Conversation with Ken Burns & Sarah Botstein
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November 16, 1776. George Washington rows toward Manhattan to inspect the fort that bears his name, only to meet a full-scale British assault already underway. By afternoon, Fort Washington has fallen, and General Washington is forced to abandon New York City. The Continental Army is sick, outnumbered, and demoralized. For a moment, the Revolution …
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#AskAbhijit 304: Christian Women, American Jews, Korean War, Egypt, Bactria, D-Day, Rome, Achilles
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Episode 304 of the #AskAbhijit show: Ask me your best questions in the comments, and I shall answer them.
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On 19 November 2005, US Marines killed 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq, many of them women and children. The incident led to the longest US war crimes investigation of the Iraq war. But in the end, no one went to prison. A four-year investigation by BBC Eye has uncovered footage, legal documents and marine testimonies that have never before been made…
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On 19 November 2005, US Marines killed 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq, many of them women and children. The incident led to the longest US war crimes investigation of the Iraq war. But in the end, no one went to prison. A four-year investigation by BBC Eye has uncovered footage, legal documents and marine testimonies that have never before been made…
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11-16-2025 Hour 2: In the second hour, Brad turns his attention to St. Paul, where a newly enacted gun ordinance—pushed by outgoing Mayor Melvin Carter—has already sparked lawsuits and fierce debate. Brad ...
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Hour 2: In the second hour, Brad turns his attention to St. Paul, where a newly enacted gun ordinance—pushed by outgoing Mayor Melvin Carter—has already sparked lawsuits and fierce debate. Brad breaks down the details of the proposed assault-weapons ban, its legal challenges, and its political implications. He also revisits the long-running moral p…
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11-16-2025 Hour 1: Federal govt reopens, much to many leftists' chagrin; Bad polling data for President Trump and the GOP on the handling of the economy.
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This week on the Northern Alliance Radio Network, Brad Carlson delivers another sharp and lively two-hour breakdown of the political stories shaping Minnesota and the nation. Hour 1: Brad opens the show with a look at the federal government’s reopening—much to the disappointment of many on the left—and dives into the latest wave of troubling pollin…
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#AskAbhijit 303: Mamdani, G2, Sukhoi Superjet, HAL, Grokipedia, QUAD, Starlink, ISRO, Nukes, Thorium
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Episode 303 of the #AskAbhijit show: Ask me your best geopolitics questions in the comments, and I shall answer them.
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The Aztec Empire (circa 1428-1469) - Climate and Innovation
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How did the Aztec Empire rise to dominance in central Mexico during the early 15th century? In this episode, we explore the political structures, military strategies, economic systems, and cultural achievements that defined the empire between 1428 and 1469. A rigorous, evidence-based examination of one of Mesoamerica’s most influential civilization…
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the inspiration behind Gurinder Chadha's new film Christmas Karma. Scrooge becomes Mr Sood, a miserly businessman in contemporary London, with a loathing of the weak and the homeless. In a series of fantastical scenes he is confronted by the ghosts of past, present and future Christmas. With more than a hint of…
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the inspiration behind Gurinder Chadha's new film Christmas Karma. Scrooge becomes Mr Sood, a miserly businessman in contemporary London, with a loathing of the weak and the homeless. In a series of fantastical scenes he is confronted by the ghosts of past, present and future Christmas. With more than a hint of…
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Paper 1 (sourcework) - skills for success
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Unlock the secrets of top-level history analysis with this deep-dive masterclass on IB History source skills. In this episode, we break down exactly how to tackle every question on Paper 1—from crafting sharp inferences and decoding an author’s message to mastering OPVL, comparison, and the final mini-essay. Using rich historical examples, includin…
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The COP 30 summit and the climate change frontline
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The 30th COP climate summit is under way in the Brazilian city of Belém. BBC World Service Environment Correspondent Navin Singh Khadka has been covering COP since 2006. He joins us to share his insights on the inner workings of the summit and how it has changed over the years. In 2023, Algeria experienced devastating wildfires, particularly in the…
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The COP 30 summit and the climate change frontline
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The 30th COP climate summit is under way in the Brazilian city of Belém. BBC World Service Environment Correspondent Navin Singh Khadka has been covering COP since 2006. He joins us to share his insights on the inner workings of the summit and how it has changed over the years. In 2023, Algeria experienced devastating wildfires, particularly in the…
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How difficult is it to stay together when you have different religious faiths? US Vice President JD Vance spoke recently about his interfaith marriage – he’s a Christian and his wife, Usha, is Hindu. They are raising their children as Christians, and the Vice President said he hopes that his wife will one day convert. In our conversations, we bring…
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How difficult is it to stay together when you have different religious faiths? US Vice President JD Vance spoke recently about his interfaith marriage – he’s a Christian and his wife, Usha, is Hindu. They are raising their children as Christians, and the Vice President said he hopes that his wife will one day convert. In our conversations, we bring…
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Shaking Hands with China’s Second Most Powerful Man (430)
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Bill Hodes was an American school child in 1950s Revolutionary China and this is the second part of his story. Among many stories we hear how he had the unique opportunity to meet one of China's most revered leaders, Zhou Enlai, the first Premier of the People's Republic of China and how he played softball with US and British POWs from the Korea Wa…
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What the NBA betting scandal reveals about the mafia today
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Last month, federal prosecutors indicted an NBA coach and current and former professional basketball players in an illegal sports betting scheme. How the FBI's investigation into the gambling ring is shining a light on how the mob has evolved to survive.By WBUR
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On January 15th, 1919, a massive molasses tank in Boston’s North End burst, unleashing a 25-foot wall of sticky destruction that toppled buildings, derailed trains, and killed 21 people while injuring scores more. Today, we follow the harrowing rescues, the landmark class-action showdown, and the reforms that changed U.S. engineering standards. A s…
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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the state of the U.S. economy and what recent polling reveals about the perception gap between President Trump and American workers.By WBUR
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As a teenager, Mhara was struggling with her gender identity and sexuality. She felt completely alone. But finding books about witchcraft and Druidry transformed her life. She enjoyed getting lost in stories of enchantment and learning about local folklore. When she was ready to join a Druid community, she discovered there was a thriving one right …
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As a teenager, Mhara was struggling with her gender identity and sexuality. She felt completely alone. But finding books about witchcraft and Druidry transformed her life. She enjoyed getting lost in stories of enchantment and learning about local folklore. When she was ready to join a Druid community, she discovered there was a thriving one right …
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Liam Howlett (The Prodigy) • Friday Rewind
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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Liam Howlett, originally episode 237 (a 2 parter) from 2018-10-31. Original writeup below: “…I like tension in music… and I think the stage is where it manifests itself…” A rare one right here folks, as L…
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Speculative investment is up. New financial products are on the market. Billions of dollars are flowing to unproven industries. Has the American economy become one giant casino?By WBUR
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Episode 61: Far-Right Nationalism, Memory Politics and Ukraine with Per Rudling
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On today’s episode we explore the role of the historical Ukrainian far-right, specifically the Nazi-collaborationist Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, in the development of post-Soviet Ukraine’s national memory regime. In particular we address a paradox - how did these far right political formations and their …
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The double agent who introduced Japan to the West
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Bill Emmott profiles Lafcadio Hearn, the Anglo-Irish-Greek foreign correspondent who made Japan his home. Read by Leighton Pugh. Image: Lafcadio Hearn photographed with his wife, Setsuko Koizumi, and their son. Credit: GRANGER - Historical Picture Archive / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas
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The Real Deadwood: A Gold Rush Town Built in a War Zone but Obliterated in an Inferno
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Gunslinging, gold-panning, stagecoach robbing, whiskey guzzling – the myth and infamy of the American West is synonymous with its most famous town: Deadwood, South Dakota. The storied mining town sprang up in early 1876 and came raining down in ashes only three years later, destined to become food for the imagination and a nostalgic landmark that n…
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The real reason for the U.S.-Argentina bailout
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American taxpayers are bailing out Argentina to the tune of $20 billion. But what does the U.S. get out of it? And can it really fix Argentina’s economy?By WBUR
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