Best Congo Live Podcasts (2025)

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320. Photos That Shook The World: Exposing Leopold in The Congo 46:05

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How did one woman take on the brutal colonial King Leopold II in Congo with her camera? Who was Alice Seely Harris and why should we remember her name? How did she smuggle her photographs of the horrors going on in the Congo out of the country? Anita and William discuss the life of Alice Seely Harris, the mouse who stood up to a lion using the powe…

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Sunny Daze on Van Sessions at The Monarch 14:08

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Sunny Daze on Van Sessions at The Monarch Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Sunny Daze FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Little Chocolate Piece Track 2 - Coming Home Track 3 - Seven, Seven, Seven ARTIST LINKS LINKS: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sunnydazeandkhay/float SPOTIFY: https:/…

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Iran’s marathon hijab protest 28:22

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Kate Adie presents stories from Iran, Norway, France, Ireland and Switzerland. A recent marathon race in Iran caused controversy after many of the 2000 women runners ignored the country's mandatory hijab law, and ran without a head covering. Years after deadly protests rocked the country, Faranak Amidi charts how women in Iran today are continuing …

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Countrybait 33 - The Dominican Republic 7:31

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It's the best Christmas gift of all! A trip to The Dominican Republic! Highlights include: - No Santo Domingo for you! - Hope you all had a lovely Nocho Buena!By organisedfun

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319. Heist of St Nicolas: The Medieval Mafia Who Stole Santa (Part 2) 32:23

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Who were the Italian sailors who stole the bones of St Nicolas from his church in Turkey in 1087? How was the mythology of St Nicolas combined with Germanic pagan stories of Odin riding a white horse accompanied by ravens? How did polar-mania and Coca Cola advertising transform Dutch traditions around St Nicolas into the Santa Claus we know today? …

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318. Heist of St Nicolas: Raiding Santa's Tomb (Part 1) 32:21

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The original Santa Claus, Saint Nicolas, was a real bishop from Myra in modern-day Turkey, whose tomb there was popular with pilgrims, but 700 years after his death, a group of sailors decided to steal his magic bones… What myth about St Nicolas first associated him with gift-giving? How did his story get merged with the Greek god of the seas, Pose…

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Ukraine's defiant stand in Pokrovsk 28:18

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Ukraine, Hong Kong, Australia, the USA and Laos. Russian forces have tried to capture the city of Pokrovsk for nearly two years as it seeks to control Eastern Ukraine, but Ukrainian forces have continued to resist the advance, helped by Ukraine's innovative arms industry. Jonathan Beale met battle-scarred troops at…

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Countrybait 32 - Dominica 9:26

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This week, we're off to Dominica to for a quick stop! Will there be any games? Highlights include: - Did you mean The Dominican Republic? - Mark gets a parcel... - Listen to us or else we'll make a game about you... - Alicante better get ready for Wetherspoons...By organisedfun

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317. Churchill's Photographer: From Escaping Genocide to MLK 48:25

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Who was Karsh and how did he become one of the most famous portrait photographers of the 20th century? How did Karsh escape from the Armenian Genocide as a child? What was the story behind some of the most famous photographs of Churchill, Einstein, Castro, Queen Elizabeth II, and Martin Luther King? Anita and William explore the fascinating life of…

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316. Hitler's Photographer: Nazi Secrets, Eva Braun, & Escaping Justice 47:14

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Who was Heinrich Hoffman and how did he use his photography to promote Adolf Hitler and Nazism? When did Hoffman introduce Hitler to Eva Braun? What lies did he tell a Jewish journalist who interviewed him in 1950? Anita and William discuss the life of Hitler’s photographer as part of a series on Eyes on Empire - exploring the influential people be…

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80 I The $91 Million Nobody Measured: eConsults and Specialty Access (HLTH) 23:34

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Overview: We dive into the journey of Jomo, whose three decades in healthcare have been dedicated to improving access, with a special focus on LA County’s transformative eConsult system. We explore how this tool slashes specialist wait times from months to days for underserved populations, discuss the concept of “return on value” as a fuller measur…

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Syria: a year after the fall of Assad 28:34

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Syria, Ukraine, the USA, China and Germany. Syrians took to the streets to celebrate one year since the fall of the Assad regime, but in the background post-war reconstruction has been slow and sectarian violence is on the rise. Lina Sinjab has been travelling the country and reflects on the challenges ahead. Despi…

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Introducing: The Rest Is Science 13:22

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Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is. Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions …

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Teens In Space Chapter 15 - Seeds Of Chaos 1:19:28

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Our heroes have regrouped after their various exploits, when an exciting discovery is announced on the GalaxyNet. Could some mysterious seeds on Colony 9 hold the key to finding another Eternian?By organisedfun

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315. Controversy, Colonialism, & V.S. Naipaul 44:16

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Who was V.S. Naipaul and why was he so controversial? How did Naipaul alter the way in which writers and readers saw the world, and in particular how they saw Trinidad? Why did he make an enemy of Salman Rushdie? Anita and William are joined by Ben Moser to discuss the life of V.S. Naipaul. Make someone an Empire Club Member this Christmas – unlock…

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79 I It's Not Capability, It's Design: Digital Health Equity (HLTH) 24:18

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Overview: We dive into the inspiring stories of Dr. Fernandez and Dr. Gigi Magan family medicine physicians and co-founders of Alma First. We explore the challenges they observed during the pandemic with digital health disparities in underserved communities and how those moments sparked their mission to promote digital health equity. Together, we d…

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314. Rudyard Kipling: Villain or Visionary? (Part 3) 47:36

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Should we still read Kipling today? What family tragedy did Kipling face in the later half of his life? How did he fan the flames of jingoism during and after the First World War? William is reunited with Anita to discuss Rudyard Kipling’s later life and legacy and to debate whether we should revere or despise him... Make someone an Empire Club Mem…

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Israel's ultra-Orthodox conscription bill 28:28

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Israel, Honduras, Turkey and Lebanon, Georgia and Russia. Israel is facing an impending crisis over conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli army, and the issue is threatening to undermine Israel's government and split the country. Lucy Williamson reports from the city of Bnei Brak. Donald Trump surprised …

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From Our Own Correspondent at 70 1:01:14

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Anna Foster and some of the BBC’s best-known foreign correspondents are joined by an audience of Radio 4 listeners to celebrate 70 years of ‘From Our Own Correspondent’. Since the first episode was broadcast on 25th September 1955, FOOC – as it’s affectionately known – has reported from almost every country in the world. Anna’s guests for the event…

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Episode 206 - Living Well Is The Best Revenge 15:57

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Tired of living a miserable life, ridiculed by everyone and bullied because of your epic loser status? Well get some revenge by turning your life around. With dice. Highlights include: - It's Shut The Box but with cards... - The explanation is hard to say, and hard to listen to... - 2 is not a good roll... - Complicated or convoluted? - It IS a gam…

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313. Rudyard Kipling: Escaping India & Writing The Jungle Book (Part 2) 33:38

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What inspired Kipling to write his two most famous works: The Jungle Book and Kim? Why did Kipling hate London and swiftly move to the US? How did Kipling develop such astute observational writing about Anglo-Indians in his early twenties? William is joined once again by Andrew Lycett, author of Rudyard Kipling, to discuss his rise to fame and how …

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312. Rudyard Kipling: Son of Empire (Part 1) 25:37

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Rudyard Kipling was one of the most evocative writers of India, yet he was a jingoist and an imperialist until his dying day. So how do we grapple with this conundrum, why was Kipling such a man of contradiction? In this episode we explore his early life. How did he go from a spoiled child in India who spoke Hindustani with his nanny, to living in …

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Kip Congo on Van Sessions at The Monarch 22:45

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Kip Congo on Van Sessions at The Monarch Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Kip Congo FULL SET LIST Track 1 - You're My Home Track 2 - Counting Sheep Track 3 - Eyes Track 4 - Lovebirds Track 5 - Ebony & Ivory & I ARTIST LINKS LINKS: https://linktr.ee/kipcongo SPOTIFY: https://ope…

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Nigeria's school kidnapping crisis 28:26

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Nigeria, Ukraine, the United States, Sweden and France. Nigeria's president, Bola Tinubu, has declared a nationwide security emergency amidst a spate of kidnappings in the country’s north. More than 250 children abducted from a Catholic school last week are still missing, according to authorities. Mayeni Jones repo…

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Countrybait 31 - Djibouti 7:40

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This week, we're continuing our spurious world tour with a visit to Djibouti! Highlights include: - Mark found the Pokemon game! - Britain: The Board Game... can you put up your racist flags before they get taken down? - The Congo confusion continues...By organisedfun

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311. Cricket In India: Beating The Brits At Their Own Game (Part 2) 41:14

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How did Britain’s imperial game become so popular in India? Why were India’s princes the ‘nepo babies’ of cricket? How does the legacy of Partition continue to affect matches in India and Pakistan today? Anita and William are joined once again by Tim Wigmore, author of Test Cricket: A History, as they unpack how a colonial sport grew to define a na…

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310. The Origin of The Ashes & The Killer Cricket Scandal (Part 1) 49:22

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How is the history of cricket completely intertwined with the history of the British Empire? What was the Bodyline Controversy of the 1930s and how did it nearly kill a player? Who was Don Bradman and why is he believed to be the greatest sportsperson of all time? Anita and William are joined by Tim Wigmore, author of Test Cricket: A History, to di…

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Countrybait 30 - Cyprus 16:12

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This week we're jetting off to Cyprus to see what's cracking. Highlights include: - Why is backgammon there? - You know what would make a fun game? That war we had that one time... - Watch out for AI! - Who the fuck is Lorna?By organisedfun

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Kublaii on Van Sessions at The Monarch 20:15

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Kublaii on Van Sessions at The Monarch Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Kublaii FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Mars Track 2 - Dynamite Track 3 - Eyes Blue Track 4 - Tangerine Track 5 - Kaleidoscope ARTIST LINKS SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TCzSEMmYO28H6ogWtVqfM?si=lL-99Eg…

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The Story of Abdelrahman and the Oud 28:22

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Jordan, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Spain and the Black Sea. 11-year-old Abdelrahman was injured during an Israeli attack in Gaza, which led to the loss of one of his legs. He was selected to travel to Jordan for hospital treatment, to be fitted with a new prosthetic leg. Fergal Keane met him while he was undergoing treat…

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309. Tintin, Nazis, & Soviets 45:37

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What was the origin story of Hergé, the Belgian illustrator who created The Adventures of Tintin? How did an unlikely friendship transform Hergé’s life and lead him to draw Tintin crying in a comic strip for the first and only time? Anita and William navigate the turbulent hot waters of Tintin’s history from anti-Soviet propaganda, to featuring aut…

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308. Asterix and Obelix, Babar The Elephant, & Colonial Cartoons 47:27

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How did a story made up by a mother for her sick children turn into Babar The Elephant? Why did two immigrants to France create such a patriotically French cartoon in Asterix and Obelix? How should we feel about racist depictions of people of colour in beloved children’s cartoons today? Listen as William and Anita explore the controversial debates …

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78 I The Interpreter Who Sees Everything: Rose Cano on Immigration, Grief, and Real Care 29:43

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Overview: We explore how immigration status profoundly impacts healthcare access, from barriers to benefits and financial assistance, to the psychological toll experienced by patients and families navigating fears of deportation. We discuss mental health stigma within Spanish-speaking communities, challenges with behavioral health access, and how c…