Best Time Lords Unravelled Podcasts (2025)

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Wes Streeting on why he didn't want Home Secretary 35:52

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting didn't want to get moved to the Home Office in the recent reshuffle - and he planned how to get out of it if the job was offered. Beth asks also asks him about future strike action by doctors. He's clear in his warning to members of the BMA: "The NHS is hanging by a thread, don’t pull it." The interview was recorded a…

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Why Do Some Men Know Best About Pregnancy? 47:46

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Donald Trump gave his two cents on what women should be doing whilst pregnant this week... and Nigel Farage followed suit with his view back here. So how damaging are their comments? And why do men think they know best about women’s bodies? Later - is Andy Burnham plotting a move on Downing Street? He claims Labour MPs are asking him to challenge S…

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Beth asks Trump about Mandelson and Epstein 30:08

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Starmer and Trump meet at Chequers and the world's eyes are on them. So why did Trump say he doesn't know Peter Mandelson? The UK's former ambassador to Washington who was sacked last week? And what did Trump mean when he said that Putin had "let him down"? To match the occasion - a special episode of Electoral Dysfunction and Trump100, a Sky News …

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Mandelson sacked over Epstein 46:53

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Peter Mandelson is sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US - his former cabinet colleague, Harriet, says it's shameful that he didn't resign. It's all after new revelations over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Ruth isn't impressed either and wonders why Keir Starmer was defending him at PMQs. Donald Trump arrives in London for his state visit …

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Is Labour too London? 37:03

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A long list of women all want to be Labour’s next deputy leader - Lucy Powell, Emily Thornberry, Bridget Phillipson, Alison McGovern, Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Paula Barker have all thrown their names into the mix. Beth, Ruth and Harriet look at their prospects and reveal what sort of deputy Keir Starmer would prefer – as well as who the left of Labour…

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Rayner resigns and Starmer resets (again) 33:57

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Beth, Harriet and Ruth reassemble after Angela Rayner’s resignation prompts one of the biggest cabinet reshuffles in years. She admitted she didn’t pay enough stamp duty on the purchase of a new home and, after an ethics investigation, quit as deputy prime minister and housing secretary. David Lammy takes the deputy role with a move to justice secr…

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Is Angela Rayner a "hypocrite" if she doesn't resign? 38:31

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Was the deputy prime minister trying to evade and dodge tax? Is she a 'hypocrite'? Or was she simply doing what she thought was the right thing? Beth takes Ruth and Harriet behind the scenes of her interview with Angela Rayner this week as they ask whether she will survive in government, or if she will have to resign. It all emerged after Rayner ad…

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Angela Rayner admits underpaying tax - Exclusive interview 19:59

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In an exclusive interview, the Deputy Prime Minister admits she considered resigning after discovering she didn’t pay enough stamp duty on her second home. After weeks of speculation in the papers, Angela Rayner reveals what really happened – she tells Beth she got inaccurate expert advice and was unable to speak out before due to confidential clau…

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Is political chaos fuelled by the media? 30:48

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In their final summer Q&A, Beth, Ruth, and Harriet dig into why politics feels permanently stuck in panic mode. Why does it feel like there's an election imminent when the prime minister isn't required to call one for four years? What's fuelling the chaos? And is the media to blame? Plus, your questions on whether Reform defections are actually a p…

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Starmer’s dilemma in Trump and Putin’s shadow 25:25

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Can Britain afford both welfare and warfare? Beth takes us inside the row that could define Sir Keir Starmer's premiership. From that huge Commons rebellion over welfare cuts to the looming pressure on defence spending, how can the government look after Britain at home, whilst holding the line abroad? For this special episode, Beth speaks to the fo…

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Conservatives v Reform: Battle for the Right 35:51

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Nigel Farage's Reform won more than 40% of seats at May's council elections. The Conservatives lost control of 16 English councils and won 20% of seats - one of the lowest proportions in the past two decades. How do the Tories make sure they keep right-wing voters at future elections? Beth talks to shadow chancellor, and former work and pensions se…

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Is Corbyn’s comeback a headache for Starmer - or a red herring? 28:34

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Jeremy Corbyn's back - with Zarah Sultana and a new party. But is it a real threat to Labour, or just political theatre? This week Beth, Ruth and Harriet answer your questions on whether Corbyn's comeback could fracture the left and hand seats to the Tories and Reform. What does it mean for Starmer? Could the Green Party seize the moment? And is th…

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What happened when I quit the government 38:11

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Anneliese Dodds sits down with Beth Rigby for her first long-form interview since stepping down from Labour's front bench.Reflecting on the party's first year in power, the former International Development Minister and Women and Equalities Minister reveals what happened the moment she decided to resign from Sir Keir Starmer's government - and the "…

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Is the government preparing for a summer of riots? 40:49

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Summer is here and the government is worrying about riots on the streets. In their final episode of this political term, Beth, Ruth and Harriet unpack No 10's briefing this week that Angela Rayner has warned about the risk of civil unrest, almost a year on from the murders in Southport that sparked a summer of violent protests. So what is the gover…

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The '£7 billion' government secret 47:38

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Who knew what about the Afghan data leak? And could anyone in parliament have done more to help scrutinise the government at the time of the superinjunction? Harriet thinks so. So in this episode, Beth, Ruth, and Harriet talk about the massive breach, the secret court hearings, and the constitutional chaos it’s unleashed. Plus - the fallout from th…

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Is migration helping or hurting the UK? 48:08

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There's a new plan for deterring migrants from crossing the channel and coming to the UK - but will it actually work? This week, Beth, Ruth and Harriet have a deep dive into one of the most divisive and defining political issues of our time: migration. In the week France's President Emmanuel Macron has been hobnobbing with the great and the good on…

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Is Labour losing Wales to Reform? 39:34

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Could Reform UK get their first taste of government next year? They're the biggest party for Welsh voters, according to exclusive polling from More in Common ahead of the Senedd elections next year. But what does this mean for Labour? The party was founded in Wales and since devolution in 1999, they've run the government there. Are they now scared …

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Did Keir Starmer screw up his own anniversary? 46:31

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Happy 1st anniversary, Keir Starmer. He wanted to be talking about what he sees as Labour’s achievements after 12 months in goverment and his 10-year plan for the NHS. But, after another dramatic policy U-turn and the sight of his own chancellor crying at PMQs, when he kept his support for her slightly vague, Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Dav…

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What will Keir Starmer learn from the Labour welfare chaos? 49:47

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It sounds like concessions are being offered to the dozens of Labour MPs who had threatened to rebel over the government’s planned welfare cuts. On this episode, Beth, Ruth, and Harriet went over the possible options for the Prime Minister. They also talk about what Keir Starmer needs to learn from the chaos of the past few days. Plus, is President…

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Why won't Starmer call out Trump? 25:35

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Days after Keir Starmer told Beth that a US strike on Iran wasn’t imminent, Trump ordered US bunker busters to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities. But the UK’s position on the attacks are unclear. The focus is not on what the Prime Minister is saying – but what he isn’t saying. After a brief interview, it’s clear Keir Starmer isn’t willing to either en…

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Will Starmer have to agree to war? 45:00

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Is Donald Trump about to join Israel in attacks on Iran, and will he ask Keir Starmer to help him out? If he does - would it even be legal? A lot has happened since Beth, Ruth and Harriet last got together, with further significant developments expected before a big NATO summit next week - a gathering we don't even know if the US president will tur…

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Should anyone go to prison for an abortion? 45:07

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A landmark bill is due to be voted on in the House of Commons next week that could decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales. Currently, any woman who has had an abortion after 24 weeks - without two doctors signing it off - could be jailed under a Victorian law. So why has it taken until 2025 for this vote? And who are the women whose …

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Rachel Reeves faces the numbers - can she cut it? 47:10

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As Rachel Reeves prepares for next week’s spending review, Beth explains why it could be a defining moment for the government and the chancellor is faced with difficult choices. Harriet talks about the two-child benefit cap and whether the government can afford to scrap it. And as Sir Keir Starmer puts the country on a war footing, Sky's defence co…

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Why Labour needs to focus on the working class, with Andy Burnham 29:33

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Beth is catching up with Andy Burnham - the Mayor of Greater Manchester – in his office for an extra episode this week, recorded on Tuesday. It’s just days to go until the chancellor unveils her Spending Review, and it’s set to be good news for the North – they are about to get billions for big transport projects. But is that a good enough offer to…

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Farage steps in whilst parliament’s out 34:09

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Nigel Farage is using parliamentary recess to grab the microphone – he's been out and about during the half term holiday criticising the government and claiming Reform UK as the party for families. Harriet and Ruth ask whether he’s been smart in copying the tactics we’re used to seeing from leaders of the opposition. It’s just a week on from that E…

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Rachel Reeves vs Keir Starmer: Inside the ‘rift’ in Downing Street 55:25

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Are Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves falling out over winter fuel payments? Beth tells us what she’s been hearing in Westminster about a rift between the pair and although it’s denied by Number 11, she’s heard there’s a “palpable tension” between the principal players over the change in policy. Also, with a vote on welfare reforms coming up next mont…

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What was behind Starmer’s 'Enoch Powell' moment? 45:28

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Another week, another sticky situation for the prime minister and some of his MPs - this time it's centred around his language on immigration. When Sir Keir Starmer announced his White Paper, he argued that Britain "risked becoming an island of strangers" if immigration levels were not cut. So was he intentionally evoking Enoch Powell's infamous 19…

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EP 68 - Nature's Reaction to Krishna’s Passing: A Deep Dive into Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1, Chapter 14, Verses 1-9 42:40

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In this episode of Divine Teachings, we dive deep into the Srimad Bhagavatam to explore a powerful moment in Canto 1, Chapter 14—Nature’s response to the passing of Lord Krishna. These verses describe the cosmic upheaval that occurred when Krishna, the divine sustainer of life, left the earth. The sun, the wind, the rivers, and even the animals ref…

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EP 67 - Time, Karma & Gunas Defined Life || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 13 V46-52 || KrsnaKnows 49:00

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Narada tells Yudhishthir that one must not have any attachments or desires for anyone or anything once one is ready for Vanaprastashram. We all have to go away from the material worldly desires and duties and roam around to find the truth about God. One should be attached only to Krishna and become his devotee only. For more details click the link …

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EP 66 - Reality About Relationships || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 13 V39-45 || KrsnaKnows 48:35

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Narada comes to Hastinapur to solve the mystery of the disappearance of the two uncles of Yudhishthir. Narada tells him why Dhritarashtra and Vidura along with Gandhari left for Himalayas on way to Vanaprastashram as that's what humans are supposed to do once their worldly duties and desires are over. Krsnaknows explains the truth from the Srimad B…

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EP 65 - Dhritarashtra Leaves Hastinapur || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 13 V28-38 || KrsnaKnows 50:30

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Vidura tells Dhritarashtra that it isn't proper to stay in the enemy's world and enjoy your old days. One should immediately start for Sanyas ashram and leave the kingdom to search for peace and oneness with the Divine Lord Krishna. Dhritarashtra takes the advice and sets off for the Himalayas along with his wife and Vidura. Srimad Bhagavatam Canto…

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EP 64 - Desire To Live A Long Life - Vidura’s Advice || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 13 V22-27 || KrsnaKnows 53:55

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The human desire to keep on living even when life wants to forsake him, is so strong that Dhritarashtra couldn't give it up. Vidura condones Dhritarashtra that he has lived life long enough and his desire for enjoyment hasn't bated. Once man has reached a certain age he has to give up all his material worldly desires and go towards renunciation. Th…

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EP 63 - Vidura Advises The Kings || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 13 V 12-21 || KrsnaKnows 54:20

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Vidura tells Yudhishthir his stories of travel and then makes him understand his kingly duties. Later, Vidura talks to Dhritarashtra about his life and what he has got into. Attachment of the body, family, mind and life is explained in detail so that he can let go of it and proceed towards the next ashram called Sanyas ashram. For more details clic…

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Can a trade deal with Trump save Starmer? 53:13

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With Ruth away, Beth and Harriet are joined by Salma Shah, a former Conservative special adviser from 2014-2018 and now a political commentator. They unpack Donald Trump's surprise UK trade deal announcement and what it means for Keir Starmer, who's also landed a deal with India and is gearing up for key EU negotiations. But while the global optics…

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EP 62 - Vidura Returns To Teach Yudhishthir || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 13 V01-11 || KrsnaKnows 49:50

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After Bhishma's death and Shri Krishna departs to Dwarka, Vidura returns to Hastinapur so that he can teach the Spiritual Truth about life. Who is Vidura? Krsnaknows explains the verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 13 to us here. For more details click the link below 👇For more: https://krsnaknows.comSubscribe to us on Youtube:…

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EP 61 - Parikshit's Birth & Stars || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 12 V28-36 || KrsnaKnows 49:10

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After the birth of Parikshit, all the sages come and bless the child. They celebrate his birth and talk about his future. Then once the celebrations are over Yudhistir has to think of his empty treasury since yhe war. He gets the funds needed to perform all yagnas from neighbouring kings with the advice of Shri Krishna. Shri Krishna suggests that Y…

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EP 60 - How Parikshit Became Great? || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 12 V 16-27 || KrsnaKnows 47:35

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Description of Parikshit by all the sages, saints, elders and gods. He was blessed with lots of great qualities which will help him in ruling the kingdom. Krsnaknows explains the verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 12 here. For more details click the link below 👇For more: https://krsnaknows.comSubscribe to us on Youtube: https://bit.l…

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EP 59 - Parikshit's Birth & Stars || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 12 V 11-15 || KrsnaKnows 48:35

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How Yudhistir and others take on Parikshit's birth. The auspicious day and signs are noticed and his birth ceremonies are performed. Krsnaknows explains the verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 12 here. For more details click the link below 👇For more: https://krsnaknows.comSubscribe to us on Youtube: https://bit.ly/krsnaknows…

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EP 58 - How Shri Krishna Saves Parikshit? || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 12 V01-10 || KrsnaKnows 45:30

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How Uttara is saved by Shri Krishna and the birth of her child. Story of Parikshit's birth and how he was responsible for us getting the Srimad Bhagavatam written. Krsnaknows explains the verses from Chapter 12 from Srimad Bhagavatam. For more details click the link below 👇For more: https://krsnaknows.comSubscribe to us on Youtube: https://bit.ly/k…

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Can Nigel Farage and Reform prove themselves? 41:29

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Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, and Ruth Davidson assemble for an elections debrief. Beth's been following a very happy Nigel Farage after Reform gained an MP in Runcorn, took the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty and seized control of several councils. But, how does the party promising change in its very name prove itself with greater power and responsib…

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EP 57 - Krishna Remains Undisturbed By Maya || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 11 V36-39 || KrsnaKnows 46:09

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Shri Krishna cannot fall down to the traps of cupid laid out by his thousands of wives. He is Undisturbed even when they throw the darts of cupid at him. He is in the state of equanimity at all times. This is explained in the Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11. Krsnaknows is giving the exposition here from the Bhagavatam. For more details click t…

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EP 56 - Shri Krishna Returns To Dwarka || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 11 V24-35 | KrsnaKnows 46:45

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Shri Krishna is welcomed by the people of Dwarka and then he proceeded towards the palace and His Queens welcomed him with love and devotion. Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 explains how that welcome happened in the following verses. Shri Krsnaknows explains to us how we should interpret the verses. For more details click the link below 👇 For …

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EP 55 - Shri Krishna Welcomed In Dwarka || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 11 V14-23 || KrsnaKnows 46:25

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How Shri Krishna is welcomed by all in Dwarka is mentioned here in these verses. Krsnaknows explains the verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11, Verses 14 Onwards. For more details click the link below 👇For more: https://krsnaknows.comSubscribe to us on Youtube: https://bit.ly/krsnaknows…

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EP 54 - How was Dwarka during Ancient times? || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 11 V11 Onwards || KrsnaKnows 34:20

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How was Dwarka city during the times of Shri Krishna is explained here by Ved Vyas. Shri Krishna is returning from the great war of Mahabharata and the city dwellers are welcoming Him. Krsnaknows explains the verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 to us. For more details click the link below 👇For more: https://krsnaknows.comSubscribe …

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EP 53 - Krishna Reaches Dwarka || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 10 V32-36 & Ch 11 V01-10 || KrsnaKnows 51:15

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Shri Krishna leaves Hastinapur for Dwarka. On his way he is welcomed by various kings and people. How he is welcomed by his own people is this chapter all about. Krsnaknows explains the verses from Chapter 10 and 11 here. For more details click the link below 👇For more: https://krsnaknows.comSubscribe to us on Youtube: https://bit.ly/krsnaknows…

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EP 52 - Who Is Shri Krishna? How to recognise Him? || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 10 V 26-31 || KrsnaKnows 41:10

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Shri Krishna is the ultimate God and how he creates, sustains and destroys is mentioned here. How to recognise Him? Answered here Krsnaknows from Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1, Chapter 10, Verse 26 Onwards. For more details connect with the links below ⬇️For more: ⁠⁠⁠https://krsnaknows.com⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/krsnaknows⁠…

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EP 51 - Who Is Shri Krishna? || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 10 V23-25 || KrsnaKnows 46:55

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Who is Shri Krishna and the only way of knowing Him is through the verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam as described by Ved Vyas. Krsnaknows explains the verses here. To know more connect with us by clicking link below 👇 For more: https://krsnaknows.comSubscribe to us on Youtube: https://bit.ly/krsnaknows…

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EP 50 - Shri Krishna Goes To Dwarka || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 10 V 01-22 || KrsnaKnows 49:20

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After the Mahabharata War ended and Bhishma Pitamah took to heavens, King Yudhishthir took charge of the kingdom. There was peace all over. Then Shri Krishna decided to go back to his Home in Dwarka and sought permission from everyone in Hastinapur. Satsang on Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 by Krsnaknows explains the feelings of the people of…

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EP 49 - Bhishma Passes Away || Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01 Ch 09 V 40-49 || KrsnaKnows 43:40

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After Bhishma Praises Shri Krishna and tells him how he wishes to be his devotee forever and now that he is dying he wishes to go back to Him. The funeral of Bhishma is conducted. Krsnaknows explains the verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9. For more details click the link below 👇For more: https://krsnaknows.comSubscribe to us on You…

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Can there ever be a calm debate on trans rights? 55:40

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Beth, Harriet and Ruth discuss the UK Supreme Court's judgment on how a woman should be defined in law. They also hear from Ellie, a trans woman who says she's now afraid for her safety and her future. Harriet literally wrote the law in question, the Equality Act 2010 - she and the team dig into what the judgement means for individuals and institut…