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Battleground

Goalhanger

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A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop and Saul David turned their attention to the war in Ukraine, and now every Wednesday look back to the seismic events of 1945. Goalhanger Podcasts
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TRIGGERnometry

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Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster create honest conversations with fascinating people. New episodes every Sunday and Wednesday. Become a Premium Member to receive exclusive benefits https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/
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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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Local News Hour

Leslie Thatcher, Roger Goldman

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KPCW’s flagship news program, Local News Hour, follows NPR’s Morning edition from 8 to 9 a.m. KPCW Senior News Director Leslie Thatcher hosts Monday through Thursday and Roger Goldman hosts Fridays. Get information directly from the people making news in the Wasatch Back with live interviews every weekday.
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Your go-to source for real conversations about real health. Hosted by DJ Thatcher, this podcast dives into all things wellness—from fitness and nutrition to cutting-edge treatments and mental and physical health. Each episode features interviews with healthcare professionals from across the medical spectrum, offering expert insights and practical advice to help everyone take steps toward a healthier life—whatever that looks like for them. Empowering, informative, and always accessible!
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The Crown: The Official Podcast is the exclusive companion podcast to accompany the Netflix Original Series The Crown. Hosted by Edith Bowman, the podcast follows the show episode by episode, diving deep into the stories and taking listeners behind the scenes with insights from many of the people involved in making the show. The Crown returns for season 6 on November 16th and The Crown: The Official Podcast is back to follow the show episode by episode, diving deep into the stories and speak ...
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The Weirded Beardos

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Long time friends and professionals Kirk Thatcher and Daren Dochterman spend an hour each week hanging out and talking about important things. Hear about their exploits in the business, and their combined 78 years of experience (not in a row). Their legacy of work plus their fandom and engagements in the worlds of Star Trek, Movies, Muppets, and Art fills this podcast with just the right amount of smugness to get them slapped in real life.
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Song Exploder

Hrishikesh Hirway

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Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.
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The Belgrano Diary

The London Review of Books

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The sinking of the General Belgrano was the bloodiest and most controversial military action of the Falklands War. This is the story of government cover-ups and conspiracies; of whistleblowers, crusading politicians and journalists fighting for the story. And caught in the middle of it all, a young officer whose account of what happened contradicted Margaret Thatcher’s in every crucial detail. A new six-part podcast series, hosted by Andrew O'Hagan. Listen to the full series with bonus mater ...
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Season One of ‘The Presidents & Prime Ministers brought to life all 55 of Britain's Prime Ministers through interviews with the authors of all 55 essays in Iain Dale’s book The Prime Ministers: Three Hundred Years of History. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne and Henry Pelham to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, these podcasts provide a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements. Season Two, gives the same treatment t ...
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Pod Save the UK

Crooked Media

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Pod Save the UK is your weekly fix of political news, big ideas and a shot of inspiration. Each week hosts, comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan are joined by politicians, experts, and famous friends to unpick the latest news, look for solutions, and inspire action. From Crooked Media – the creators of Pod Save America – in partnership with Reduced Listening, tune in to new episodes of Pod Save the UK every Thursday wherever you pod.
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Object Obscura

Thatcher Warrick Hess

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A podcast that unearths the true stories of objects. Your host, Thatcher Warrick Hess, is a linguist, historian and a collector. Thatcher will take you on the investigative journey to find out when the object was made - and who may have owned it.
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Talk Nasty to Me

Nicole Rafiee, Jake Thatcher

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Nicole Rafiee and Jake Thatcher love the sound of their voice so much, they decided to monetize off of it every other Monday. For advertising opportunities: [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8_yg1camlWnYfX_0tfECw Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talknastytome/support
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Rancho Thatchmo

Thatcher Keats

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Secret lists, personal pontificaions, poems, journal entries, and curated readings from literature, journalism and popular culture recorded in the field by a wide and diverse group of people. Join your host Thatcher Keats as we wrestle with the big issues and examine the small stuff of life.
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Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE T ...
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The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become ...
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The Doll’s Spirited Adventures

Janet Gordon-Thatcher

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I discuss psychic/intuitive gifts- when I discovered mine, how to recognize/tap into YOURS - and how to use them responsibly. I also will share about readings I have performed, how to handle possibly haunted spaces, and interesting stories about my encounters with folks from the other side!
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Past Present Future

David Runciman

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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.
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Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for, what they say and what they might really mean.They will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction.WhatsApp - 07934 200444
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Home to the Spectator's best podcasts on everything from politics to religion, literature to food and drink, and more. A new podcast every day from writers worth listening to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pearls of Divine Mercy

Dr. Bryan Thatcher, MD

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Each week, Dr. Bryan Thatcher, MD, delves into the Divine Mercy message and devotion, exploring topics such as living a sacramental life, forgiveness of others and self, trust in God in all situations, suffering, how to carry our crosses, being icons of mercy through deeds done out of love of God and neighbor, and more. May this podcast bring you to a deeper understanding of how much God loves you.
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Holy Smoke

The Spectator

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The most important and controversial topics in world religion, thoroughly dissected by a range of high profile guests. Presented by Damian Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Quickfire history in history’s own words, Historycal is the podcast for anyone who’s ever marvelled at the stories that shape us. From the earliest Cuneiform to the crooning of Elvis, from Rock Art to the Model T Ford, Historycal is an exuberant jaunt through the words people have spoken, sung, or scribbled down, and the unexpected ways in which they echo through our world.
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The Edition

The Spectator

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The Spectator's flagship podcast featuring discussions and debates on the best features from the week's edition. Presented by Lara Prendergast and William Moore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Balcony Show

Ann Thatcher

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Join us each week as we travel the globe in search of the best that Indie music has to offer and beyond. The Balcony show is non-genre specific so you can be sure to experience something new every week. Tune in for some fun as we answer the hashtag for the week and a lot more! Send your music to [email protected] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-balcony-show0/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human stories. Stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage. Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And ...
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The Brink

Laudable

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In the 1980s, Liverpool's fortunes plummeted. Docks shut, jobs vanished and neighbourhoods erupted into riots. Into this fractious world stepped a group of hard-left politicians that would be celebrated and vilified in turn - Militant.Three and a half decades on, Militant is still a loaded word in British politics. In Liverpool, many families will never forgive them. But for others, they were heroes.This is the story of how a secretive group of left-wingers captured power in one of Britain's ...
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RumbleStump Entertainment

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When the experimental research of a physicist goes awry, his estranged twin children follow him through time to medieval Wales, where a shattered kingdom forces them to confront their broken relationship. Sometimes, it takes getting out of your comfort zone for God to speak to you. In the case of twins Rhona & Flint Thatcher it takes going back in time for God to get a word in edgewise. A time-travel medieval fantasy adventure for all ages. Step into a high fidelity audio epic with a full ca ...
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The BelTel

Belfast Telegraph

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The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An adventurous podcast that tells musical, funny and heartfelt stories in unique spaces using innovative recording techniques. The stories that follow range from an epic battle between the Nit Nurse and Margaret Thatcher, a panic attack in an escape room and an intimate tale about 3 scrapbooks that belonged to one Cornish couple. Incorporating binaural, three dimensional recording to capture the unique acoustics of each location, Headphone Story takes listeners on an immersive journey throug ...
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The Lit-Knitters

The Lit-Knitters

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“The Lit-Knitters” podcast, hosted by Jace Einfeldt, Sam Jacob, and Preston Thatcher, 'knits' great works of literature together with popular TV shows, films, or anything else from pop culture. Whether a poem, a character, or entire novel, “The Lit-Knitters” not only connects our world of TV to literature in unexpected ways, but also discusses why those books still matter. http://podcastlab.byu.edu/podcast/the-lit-knitters/ https://twitter.com/litknitterspod
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Join SiriusXM host and music commentator Dean Baldwin as he dives into the rhythms that move us, the stories behind the sound, and the mindset that shapes the music. Whether he’s flying solo or joined by powerhouse co-hosts like rock icon Sass Jordan and artist advocate Don Thatcher, Dean brings deep insight, fresh discoveries, and unforgettable memories from his lifelong journey through music. 🎧 Soundcheck – A curated spotlight on powerful new music from iconic artists. 🎙 Shifting Frequency ...
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Welcome to Willoughby Falls! A sprawling little mid western town, home to the Willoughby Wallobys and the famous chocolate spider cake. Yes, here in the Falls, everything stays quiet and crime is at all all time low. Sure there are the random fires, unearthed graves and suddenly missing middle aged balding men. But what small town doesn't have constant UFO sightings, Bigfoot hunting boy scout adventures and a seance club every Wednesday. Just average things for a small town. It'll all be qui ...
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Since Attlee & Churchill

Lee David Evans & Richard Johnson

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The podcast about post-war British politics - since Attlee & Churchill. Hosted by Lee David Evans, an historian of the Conservative Party, and Richard Johnson, an historian of the Labour Party. Got a question or comment? Get in touch! Richard: [email protected] Lee: [email protected] Enjoy listening to the Since Attlee & Churchill podcast? If so, we would be very grateful if you could leave us a positive review to help other people find the podcast. Buying your books via the Sinc ...
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The When Calls the Heart After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart. Show Summary: Elizabeth Thatcher is a young teacher accustomed to high society, so she experiences culture shock when she gets her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley. Life in the small mining town is filled with challenges. A recent explosion has killed more than a dozen of the town's miners, compelling the widows of those men to work in the mines to earn money. One o ...
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Today’s episode in our occasional series about momentous political anniversaries with historian Robert Saunders looks at the life and legacy of Margaret Thatcher one hundred years on from her birth. What made Thatcher such a distinctive politician? What did she believe in before she became prime minister? How did her time is power alter her politic…
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Join us this morning as Pastor Kevin Thatcher shares with us from Colossians chapter 2. In order to be thriving Christians, we must be rooted and built up in Christ. We are complete in Him when we are totally surrendered to His Lordship. May the Lord bless you and keep you! Calvary Roswell Roswell NM…
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The home secretary is going hard on immigration and she's taking a lot of people with her, not least Kemi Badenoch and the Reform party. Shabana Mahmood is using her identity – as a British Asian Muslim – to prove why she understands the migration problem in the country better than most. So how extreme are her new policies, modelled on the Danish s…
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The Hunger Strikes had led to a surge in support for Republicanism and in October 1984, Margaret Thatcher herself, narrowly escaped death in the Brighton bombing. Her intelligence chiefs were clear; they weren’t going to defeat the IRA by purely military and security means – she decided something had to be done. Meanwhile in Dublin, fears over the …
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The acclaimed illustrator and children’s author Oliver Jeffers discuses the power of fatherhood in both his life and work, from his father's visionary education beliefs during The Troubles, to how his own role as a father feeds into his work - his new book is "I'm Very Busy". Eleanor Thatcher, is a fifth generation cider maker, and the first woman …
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With all the speculation, it was always going to be a big one, but Rachel Reeves's second budget turned into a political earthquake before she even stood up at the dispatch box. In this bumper budget special, Beth, Ruth and Harriet unpick what happened on one of the most dramatic days in the fiscal calendar. With the unprecedented leak of the Offic…
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'Marriage is the real rebellion’ argues Madeline Grant in the Spectator’s cover article this week. The Office for National Statistics predicts that by 2050 only 30 per cent of adults will be married. This amounts to a ‘relationship recession’ where singleness is ‘more in vogue now than it has been since the dissolution of the monastries’. With a ri…
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'Marriage is the real rebellion’ argues Madeline Grant in the Spectator’s cover article this week. The Office for National Statistics predicts that by 2050 only 30 per cent of adults will be married. This amounts to a ‘relationship recession’ where singleness is ‘more in vogue now than it has been since the dissolution of the monastries’. With a ri…
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Join Saul David and Patrick Bishop as they dissect the latest surrounding the war in Ukraine, including the extraordinary collapse and revision of the US 'peace plan' for Ukraine. What started as a controversial 28-point proposal—heavily suspected to have been drafted by Russia and passed on by US envoy Steve Witkoff (as revealed in leaked calls)—h…
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Julian Simmons is a Northern Ireland broadcasting legend, best known for his colourful introductions to soaps on UTV. Although continuity was axed on the Channel during covid, Julian is still adored by the public, now swapping the tv studio for DJ decks and much more. But despite his bright plans for the future, Simmons says he fears that a comet c…
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Coco and Nish listened to Rachel Reeves' budget so you don't have to. But hang on, we could all have skipped the speech and read it online. Someone screwed up big time, pressing a button and releasing the budget before Reeves even stood up. That cock up was possibly the most exciting thing about Labour's second budget. A bit vanilla for you? Too mu…
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The Berlin Blockade was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War when the Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies' railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under Western control. I speak with Joseph Pearson, the author of “The Airlift Victories, Myths, and the Berlin Blockade. This is not your standard military hi…
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On this week’s Book Club podcast I’m joined by debut author Leon Craig to talk about her novel The Decadence – a story of millennial debauchery in a haunted house which uses a knowing patchwork of literary influences from Boccaccio and Shirley Jackson to Martin Amis and Mark Z. Danielewski to make an old form fresh. She discusses how and why it too…
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Was this 'the most leaked Budget' of all time? Has Rachel Reeves managed to balance the demands of the public, the markets, industry, and her party? Can Reeves turn around the Government’s and the country's fortunes with this Budget, or will it be her last as Chancellor? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________…
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David Chaudoir is the BBC producer linked to the controversy over the doctored clip of Donald Trump’s January 6 speech, whose role became central after the whistleblower allegations about editorial manipulation and bias. | We use Ground News to escape the echo chamber and stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on …
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Measles cases at Wasatch High rise to 8, Park City School District urges MMR vaccination amid Wasatch County measles outbreak, Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson and Rob Paul on Thanksgiving food drive, Republic Services' Ashlee Cawley on winter trash pickup, plans for new recycling bins in Summit County, Judge dismis…
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This week, Richard delves into the Labour rulebook to explain the latest rumours of an attempt to remove Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader; and Lee looks at the extraordinarily volatility of local by-election results which offer good news - and bad - for all of the parties, depending on where you look! Enjoy listening to the Since Attlee & Churchil…
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When Catherine Connolly was elected president with the support of every left-wing party, it sparked new hope on the left that greater cooperation between Sinn Fein, Labour, the Greens, the Social Democrats and People Before Profit could reap further electoral dividends. How realistic is that hope? And how would a left alliance actually work? Hugh t…
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Michelle is trying to enjoy her five-star honeymoon. But it’s difficult when her phone won’t stop ringing. A Guardian journalist is on her case. He’s digging into claims she’s involved in a company who made millions selling unusable PPE to the government. Michelle can’t sit back and enjoy her cocktail - it’s not in her nature to stay silent. She’s …
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In this final episode of our Korean War series, hosts Saul, David, and Roger Morehouse examine the enduring legacy of the 1953 Armistice, exploring the human cost of the conflict and the profound ways it continues to shape modern geopolitics. Joining them to discuss this is political analyst Robert Kelly, who helps detail why the lack of a formal p…
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Burren House is a part of Northern Ireland’s prison system that many of us have never heard of. It’s a pre-release open prison – supposedly intended to prepare murderers, sex offenders and others for release back into our communities. Some of the 25 criminals held in Burren House include serial sex attacker Tom Ward and former academic Gerry O’Kane…
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This week: After leaked EHRC guidance threw Labour’s position on biological sex into disarray, Michael and Maddie ask whether Bridget Phillipson is deliberately delaying clarity on the law – and why Wes Streeting appears to be retreating from his once ‘gender-critical’ stance. Is Labour quietly preparing to water down long-awaited guidance? And has…
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What happens to global leadership when the US ghosts the G20 and COP, and can middle powers really keep the world moving? Is Britain ignoring a major foreign-interference scandal? And, how close is the West Bank to total economic collapse—and why isn’t anyone talking about it? Is your door in the draw? Sign up by midnight 30th November at https://p…
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Developer suggests housing changes and new zone for Cline Dahle, Salt Lake City International Airport Director of Communication and Marketing Nancy Volmer talks about holiday travel and any lingering federal shutdown effects, Salt Lake City 2034 committee unveils new name and logo for Olympic Games, Avalanche Awareness Manager Liam McDonald and Exe…
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Fr Benedict Kiely, founder of nasarean.org, and Freddy Gray join Damian Thompson to discuss the persecution of Christians which has reached new and terrifying levels. Since this podcast was recorded last Friday, we have had the further news that over 300 children and staff were abducted from a Christian school – while around 50 of the children have…
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Topics covered include: Getting comfortable in the chaos, moments of brevity, John writing his directorial debut on set of Eternity, double-fisting at TIFF, attending Interlochen at the exact same time, training in opera, Da’Vine’s stint as a camp counselor for child prodigies, ill-informed southern accents for The Laramie Project, witnessing the g…
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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: William Atkinson reveals his teenage brush with a micropenis; Andreas Roth bemoans the dumbing down of German education; Philip Womack wonders how the hyphen turned political; Mary Wakefield questions the latest AI horror story – digitising dead relatives; and, Muriel Zagha celebrates Powell & Pressburger’s I Know…
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Former NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen joins Saul, David, and Patrick Bishop for an authoritative briefing from the House of Lords. The former Secretary General also provides a stinging critique of the 28-point peace plan floated by the Trump administration, labelling the demands—which included territorial cession—a "Russian pl…
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Park City mayor race results will be made official Monday, Local runner Keira D'Amato explains the benefits of training in Park City, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses the latest tourism trends, Western National Parks Association President and CEO Marie Buck explains the organization's role in supporting national parks duri…
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Denis Staunton has reported from Washington, London and Berlin. Now, as Irish Times China Correspondent, he is using his new vantage point to make sense of this turbulent era as it looks from outside the Western world. In a new newsletter exclusively for Irish Times subscribers, he writes about what’s happening in geopolitics, why it matters and ho…
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Members of a vigilante group targeting far-right activists have been blamed for pipe bomb attacks in west Belfast. Sources say the group, which calls itself the Socialist Republican Front, is leaving viable devices close to the homes of people they claim are connected to far-right organisations. Ciarán Dunbar joined by Belfast Telegraph security co…
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To submit your urgent questions to Michael and Maddie, go to: spectator.co.uk/quiteright This week on Quite right! Q&A: Is the Treasury still fit for purpose – or has ‘Treasury brain’ taken over Whitehall? Michael and Maddie dig into the culture and power of Britain’s most influential department, from the Oxbridge-heavy ‘Treasury boys’ to a ‘vision…
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Jacob Dunne killed someone as a teenager, how did he seek forgiveness from his victim’s parents? What is restorative justice? How did Jacob’s experience of the criminal justice system compel him to become a campaigner for this alternative idea of justice? How does James Graham believe drama encourages us to have the difficult conversations necessar…
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Who is really behind the White House 'peace plan' for Ukraine: Trump or Putin? Why isn't Europe taking the threat from Russia more seriously, and doing more to protect Ukraine? How does all of this relate to Russia’s hybrid warfare and the ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales taking pro-Russia bribes? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these ques…
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Hasan Piker is a Turkish-American Twitch streamer, political commentator, and influencer, best known for his progressive views, gaming streams, and sharp critiques of U.S. politics and global issues. | We use Ground News to escape the echo chamber and stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on the Ground News unlim…
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Neil Kinnock’s showdown with Militant Tendency at the 1985 Labour conference is one of the standout moments of his Labour leadership - and of the entire history - of the Labour Party. In this week's episode, Lee and Richard explore the history of ginger groups in the Labour Party; how Militant established themselves in Liverpool in the early 1980s;…
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Today’s episode explores some very big picture history: David talks to palaeontologist and science writer Henry Gee about the story of the human species from origin to peak to inevitable decline. When and how did Homo sapiens see off the competition from its rivals in the human and animal world? Why did that point mark the start of an inexorable dr…
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In the space of a month, the Church of England acquired its first female Archbishop of Canterbury, a majority of the world’s Anglicans have left the Anglican Communion in protest at the mother Church’s willingness to bless same-sex relationships – and the House of Bishops has suddenly backed away from introducing stand-alone gay blessings. The situ…
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With the latest news from Ukraine coming to light as to the seriousness in which the Trump administration are pushing this latest peace proposal, Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse give their reaction to the leaked contents. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected] Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): …
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