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Witness History

BBC World Service

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Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tor ...
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Organisational expert Helen Beedham explores the human side of work. She talks to business leaders, academics, authors and other experts about what’s helped them to work at their best and how we can create organisations where everyone can flourish. Tune in for some honest reflections, some wise advice and a host of practical suggestions to help you and your business succeed. Find the show notes at www.helenbeedham.com.
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British poet Helen Wing has spent the past 20 years living between the UK, China and the Middle East, experiencing first-hand the human impact of poetry across borders. On The Elixir Poetry Podcast, she asks anonymous individuals from around the world to read the poem that has touched them the most, and to unveil why. (Each episode includes original music)
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Go Fact Yourself

MaximumFun.org

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Twice a month, host J. Keith van Straaten and co-host Helen Hong quiz the smartest celebrities they know to find out why they love what they love! Recorded before a live audience in downtown Los Angeles, this game show features comedians, actors, and musicians answering arcane questions on topics they claim to be experts in. But don't worry; if they slip up, there are real experts on hand to give us the facts!
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Falling in Love Montage

Helen and Valerie

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Every other week, Valerie and Helen will look at a different chick flick (muff film, broad comedy, lady thriller, period movie, whathaveyou) and boil it down to its themes and how those themes affect our tender feminine emotions. Mostly we'll just go off on tangents about Sex and the City. We'll talk about chick flick tropes, like love triangles/squares/pentagons and sisterhood. We'll explore just how strong girl power actually is and if real vampires sparkle in the sunlight, or if that's ju ...
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The Empire Film Podcast is the official podcast of Empire, the world's biggest and best movie magazine. We bring you all the latest movie news and nonsense, as well as reviews of the week's new films, an assortment of irreverent, film-related chat and interviews with some of Hollywood's best and brightest. New episodes every Friday. For our famous deep dives into specific movies, subscribe to the Empire Spoiler Special Podcast at https://empire.supportingcast.fm/ Love TV? Subscribe to our si ...
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The Pet Accountant was formed by Vicky Clark to help Pet Professionals around the UK with their finances. The Pet Accountant which is a trading name of Thomas & Clark Ltd is run by two accountants, Vicky Clark and Lee Thomas. With over 10 years of experience combined, Vicky and Lee work with Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies of various sizes. We have created this podcast to talk about those tricky topics and to bring in experts to cover everything to do with business from acc ...
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Julie's Gone

Casefile Presents

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Julie Ann Garciacelay was not quite 20 when she vanished from her inner-city apartment in Melbourne 50 years ago. Three men who were with her that night in July 1975 told police the young American left to make a phone call and didn’t return. One would be linked to the infamous Easey Street murders 18 months later. Julie has never been seen since, nor has her body been found. Her disappearance is one of Australia’s oldest, most haunting ‘cold cases’. But investigative journalist Helen Thomas ...
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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, ...
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Financing Nature

Green Finance Institute

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How can we mobilise investment into nature restoration? Financing Nature from GFI Hive aims to better understand how we can unlock private sector investment into nature restoration and nature-based solutions, and move towards a nature-positive economy. Each episode features interviews with leaders in finance, policy and the environment to discuss solutions. Hosted by the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery.
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Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. Host Erik Rivenes interviews authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years. Their stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.
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Big Ideas

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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.
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Mutual Matters Radio

Mutual Matters Radio Podcast

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Dan "The Man" Thomas and "The Lovely" Helen Collins discuss the biggest weekly topics that matter to you. Unrehearsed. Unfiltered. Unscripted. New episodes every Monday at 12pm CST
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webSYNradio

Dominique Balaÿ and the artists - http://synradio.fr/ - [email protected]

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websynradio : a radio program hosted by Dominique Balaÿ. WebSYNradio is an independent radio program whose broadcast is streamed 24/7. WebSYNradio brings together propositions from artists or intellectuals that are for the most part well-established on the international scene.http://synradio.fr/ Parmi les artistes participants : 0 (Joël Merah, Stéphane Garin, Sylvain Chauveau), Adam Nankervis, Alan Dunn, Alfredo Costa Monteiro, Amanda Belantara, Anna O et Alain Descarmes, Anna Raimondo, Anne ...
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Freddie Sayers from online magazine UnHerd seeks out top scientists, writers, politicians and thinkers for in-depth interviews to try and help us work out what’s really going on. What started as an inquiry into the pandemic has broadened into a fascinating look at free speech, science, meaning and the ideas shaping our world. Due to popular demand here is a podcast version of our YouTube — available to watch, for free here or by searching ‘LockdownTV’. Enjoy! And don't forget to rate, like a ...
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Bare Marriage

Sheila Gregoire

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Tired of Christian pat answers about marriage? The podcast that goes in-depth into marriage, parenting, and even sex--to see how we can live the passionate life we were meant for. Paired with Bare Marriage--the blog!
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Bajada Dialogues

Jason Bajada

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Jason Bajada has one on one in-depth conversations about life, music, fashion, art, politics, spirituality and mac n' cheese with inspirational human beings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Technecast

Technecast

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An academic podcasting community open to all arts & humanities researchers. Each month takes a new theme, where Felix Clutson, Morag Thomas, Eva Dieteren, Pragya Sharma, Olivia Aarons and Isabel Sykes invite different guests to speak about their work. Kindly supported by techne AHRC doctoral training partnership. Thanks for listening!If you'd like to get in touch, please email [email protected], follow us on twitter at @technecast or on Instagram @technepodcast
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THE GOSSIP & THE CRITIC

Craig Bennett and Ian Horner

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Craig Bennett and Ian Horner are two Aussie gay guys who fell into a career of meeting and talking with the stars. Their YouTube channel includes interviews with Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Ann-Margret, Todd McKenney, Alan Cumming, and some famous people, too! Up-to-the-minute interviews and we’re also raiding our archives for our chats with Liza, Cate, Meryl, Doc Martin, Helen Reddy, Hugh Sheridan, Tom Skerritt, Fran Drescher, Josh Thomas, Lesley Gore, Billy Mumy, Marta Kristen, Judith Lucy, K ...
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The Paddlefish Caviar Heist

Imperative Entertainment and Vespucci

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"Best True Crime Podcast" Nominee, 2023 Ambies Warsaw, Missouri, is a small, rural town of just over 2,000 people in the American Midwest. Locally it’s known as the “quiet end of the Lake of the Ozarks.” Very few realize that it’s the paddlefish capital of the world. But when a new group arrived driving flashy, imported cars and dropping hundreds of dollars on bait and tackle, the town became the setting for an undercover federal sting operation tasked with bringing down a suspected internat ...
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Welcome to the Interior Health Nursing Grand Rounds Podcast, hosted by Allyson Thomas. This podcast is dedicated to all things nursing and healthcare, and aims to bring you expert insights and discussions on important topics in the field. Whether you're a seasoned nurse or just starting out in your nursing career, this podcast is the perfect resource to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and practices in healthcare. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and join us for the Interior Health Nur ...
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Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC. From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Ca ...
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It’s Catholic, Y’all!

It’s Catholic Y’all

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It’s Catholic, Y’all! is the Official podcast of the Catholic Diocese of Savannah. The Diocese of Savannah includes parishes and missions across 90 counties in the southern half of Georgia, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Alabama state line.
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Green is the New Finance

Green Finance Institute

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Green is the New Finance is a podcast from the Green Finance Institute showcasing leading thinking on how to mobilise capital towards a greener, more inclusive and resilient global economy. Hosted by Helen Avery and Ryan Jude, global leaders from within the finance sector or policy environment share their ideas on how to advance green and sustainable finance.
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Beer Christianity

Jonty Langley

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Faith, hops and love. Beer Christianity is a progressive Christian podcast that blends faith, politics and culture with pub chat. Interviews with thinkers, artists and theologians. Honest, authentic discussions of theology and society. Almost no real understanding of beer. Expect all this and a bunch of laughs as we try to deconstruct, reconstruct and unf*ck our Christianity with fear, trembling and a couple of drinks. Pour a pint, put your feet up and listen your way into a different kind o ...
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Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209

Entertainment Radio

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Candy Matson is a radio program on NBC West Coast that aired from June 29, 1949, to May 20, 1951. It centred on Candy Matson, a female private investigator with a wry sense of humour and a penthouse on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. The program was notable for having a striking female character "without a trace of squeamishness" as well as a veiled gay character in Candy's best friend Rembrandt Watson, voiced by Jack Thomas. Candy's love interest was police detective Ray Mallard, voiced by ...
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Innovative ideas and insights to inspire change and happiness in your life and the world around you. Hosted by modern-day Renaissance man and your thought partner, Daniel Stih (aerospace engineer, mountain climber, songwriter) we explore bold ideas, unconventional thinking, and stories that challenge the status quo and embrace critical thinking and innovation. Whether it’s solving complex problems or embracing the richness of human potential, this show is your show to living a creative, mean ...
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The Georgia Forestry Forum

Georgia Forestry Commission

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests - the rich and renewable resources - and the innumerable benefits we humans get from them! Expect this podcast to cover topics that will affect YOU! We want to share how trees impact every part of your life - from the air you breathe, the water you drink, to the cost of our energy bills, and the products we use daily - and we'll tell you how our folks here at the Georgia Forestry Commission support it all.
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America's premier investigative documentary series since 1983. We answer only to you. FRONTLINE presents audio versions of select full-length episodes for listening on the go. Want more full-length FRONTLINE Audiocasts? Please leave a review and let us know what you think.
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Breaking Taboos: Older Australians talk about mental health

Helene Thomas, Mia Lindgren and Kate Burridge

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Breaking Taboos is a ten-part conversational podcast about ageing and mental health. The episodes explore how older Australians experience mental health, focusing on depression in later life, creating social connections, intergenerational living, experiences of grief, retiring and transitioning into aged care, late-life gender transition, living with HIV/AIDS as an older person and how some people don't want to talk about their experiences to avoid burdening others. The series seeks to infor ...
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The Tourism RESET

Rebecca Woolford

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The show that's about REIMAGINING travel and tourism that better serves people, places and nature. In each episode we'll dive into the journeys of people who are leading the way in one of the largest industries in the world. These are the founders, change makers, risk takers, visionaries and custodians, we're here to celebrate their wins, and share the lessons along the way to inspire you. Hosted by Rebecca Woolford, Co-Founder of Kiwano Tourism, The Tourist RESET podcast is about acknowledg ...
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It’s not that simple

Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos

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It’s not that simple is a podcast by Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation dedicated to major interviews with international personalities linked to politics, economy and society. Conducted by renowned journalist Pedro Mendonça Pinto, the conversations with our special guests aim to demystify and simplify some of the most fascinating and relevant topics of our time. They will be objective, frontal, informal and informed dialogues to clarify why some issues «are not that simple». The Francisc ...
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Step back into a world of intrigue, passion, and ruthless ambition — welcome to Tudor England. Join historian and bestselling author Claire Ridgway as she uncovers the riveting stories of the Tudor dynasty. From the scandalous love affairs of King Henry VIII to the tragic fall of Anne Boleyn, the fierce reign of Elizabeth I, and the lesser-known secrets of Tudor court life, this podcast brings history to life in vivid detail. Hear dramatic tales of betrayal, execution, forbidden love, and po ...
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Explore our local studies collection and discover more about this beautiful county with our regular podcast. Norfolk Heritage Centre is located on the second floor of Norwich Millennium Library. More info here: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com
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Helen Thomas was one of the most respected White House journalists in history—until she asked the “wrong” questions about U.S. policy in the Middle East. In this solo episode, I look at what she tried to expose, why she was silenced, and how it ties into 9/11, Israel, and today’s conflicts in Gaza and beyond. This about patterns, media control, pol…
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David Osman of IRF is joined by Helen Thomas, the Founder & CEO of Blonde Money. ----more---- In this podcast they discuss the increasing focus on fiscal policy relative to monetary policy in the highly-indebted developed world and the consequent growth in the importance of political risk analysis. Helen then assesses some of the geopolitical, poli…
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Just off the old Natchez Trace, in the quiet woods of Tennessee, stands a broken marble column marking the grave of Meriwether Lewis. The monument was meant to honor one of America’s greatest explorers, but its shattered form also reflects a life cut short under circumstances that remain unsolved more than two centuries later. In 1804, Lewis and Cl…
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He was handsome, charming, and one of Henry VIII’s most trusted courtiers, until he fell from grace with Queen Catherine Howard. But whispers survive of a darker story: an accusation of violence, a royal pardon, and a crime that seemed to vanish from the record. Was Thomas Culpeper guilty of a shocking offence, and did Henry VIII himself protect hi…
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Step back into the sound world of Elizabethan England. In this exclusive interview, I talk to Jane Moulder, musician, researcher, instrument maker, and founding member of PIVA: The Renaissance Collective, about their stunning new album, The Faerie Round: Music from the Time of Elizabeth I. Together, we explore how Renaissance music was performed, w…
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If you listened to my recent conversation with journalist Nikola Mikovic, you know we took a deep dive into Russia’s foreign policy — what’s really driving the war in Ukraine, and what might bring it to an end. That conversation got me thinking what a solution could look like: First — Russia - Withdraw from Ukraine and pivot from a war economy back…
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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt struggle with the enunciation of one word in particular (you'll have to listen to find out which). Incredibly, it's not 'Howl-o-ween', which is just one of the many things discussed by Chris and his three colleagues of such lethal cunning, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis. They get their teeth in…
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In May 1974, scratch cards went on sale for the first time in the US State of Massachusetts. Free giveaway and coupon games from stores had been commonplace across the USA during the 1950s and 60s – but players could easily cheat. The mathematician John Koza was hired to make the games more secure; he succeeded in making the modern-day scratch card…
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When Jane Seymour gave birth to Henry VIII’s long-awaited son, England rejoiced. Bells rang, bonfires blazed, and Henry finally had his male heir. But just twelve days later, the joy turned to sorrow, Queen Jane Seymour was dead. For centuries, her death has been shrouded in confusion and myth. Some say she died after a Caesarean section. Others, c…
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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers speaks with Helen Andrews, former senior editor at The American Conservative and author of Boomers, to discuss her provocative and widely-debated thesis: "The Great Feminization." They discuss: why female group dynamics (consensus-seeking, covert undermining, social ostracism) are the engine behind cancel culture; the threat…
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Gianmarco Soresi is Jewish, Italian and, more importantly, a theatre kid. He's also one of our favourite comedians right now, whose crowd work and online presence blend wit, whimsy observations that are sometimes barbed, usually brilliant. He's a very funny guy, and he walks the line of being politically sound without being a "Political Comedian". …
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Send us a text We're diving into the euphemisms used in Christian marriage books and by evangelical pastors, and when you translate them into actual language, it gets real creepy real fast. From Kevin Leman's "Mr. Happy" to Josh Butler's semen theology, these authors hide harmful messages behind flowery or vague language. When authors tell women to…
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Why is the war in Ukraine still going, and what does Russia really want? I sit down with Nikola Mikovic, a freelance journalist based in Serbia who specializes in the foreign policies of Russia and Ukraine. From Moscow’s motives and Europe’s energy crisis to the quiet influence of China, this conversation reveals what mainstream headlines miss. Wha…
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In the 1980s, scientists made a discovery that would eventually lead to the development of drugs now used worldwide to treat diabetes and to help people manage obesity through weight loss injections. One of the key scientists behind this breakthrough was Svetlana Mojsov. She discovered that a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) plays an …
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Although a lot of medieval history is murky, the whys and wherefores – not to mention the timeline – of the Hundred Years’ War are firmly nailed down. Or are they? This week, Danièle speaks with Michael Livingston about why the Hundred Years’ War should actually be called the Two Hundred Years’ War, what actually touched off the conflict, and why w…
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On this day in Tudor history, 23 October 1538, a frightened monk put pen to paper as the world he knew collapsed. Thomas Goldwell, prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, wrote a desperate letter to Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s chief adviser and the man overseeing the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Goldwell begged to keep his “poor lodging” for life,…
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In November 1856, Dublin was shaken by the murder of George Little, chief cashier at the Broadstone railway terminus. He was found in his office, beaten and with his throat cut, thousands of pounds worth of gold and silver left untouched and the door locked. The investigation gripped the public, filled with twists and unusual developments, includin…
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Sonny Roberts, a Jamaican carpenter, arrived in Britain in the 1950s. It was a time of racial disharmony, including the Notting Hill riots and the murder of Kelso Cochrane. In this tense atmosphere, black musicians struggled to make a name for themselves. Then in 1961, Roberts set up the UK’s first black-owned music studio, Planetone, in a basement…
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Ziggy Ramo is an award-winning musician and author whose latest book titled Human?: A lie that has been killing us since 1788 weaves song, visual art and personal history to present a new way of looking at this country’s past. Led by Mparntwe and Alice Springs-based poet Laurie May, Ziggy reflects on the project and where it took him at the Byron W…
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On this day in Tudor history, 22 October 1521, Sir Edward Poynings, soldier, administrator, and diplomat,died at his manor of Westenhanger in Kent. He’s not a household name, but if you’ve ever heard of “Poynings’ Law,” you already know his legacy. I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and in today’s episode we meet the Kentish gentleman who hel…
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Dans cet épisode, Alexandre et Jason explorent leur connexion artistique, leurs parcours respectifs dans la musique et l'enseignement, ainsi que les défis émotionnels liés à la paternité. Ils discutent de l'importance des rencontres humaines, de la résilience face aux épreuves, et de la manière dont la technologie influence leur vie. Ils abordent é…
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Was 9/11 an inside job? The moon landing faked? Does the government use mind control programs like MKUltra? In this episode, I’m joined by John Abrons to talk about famous and controversial conspiracy theories. Instead of debating them, we dig deeper into the psychology behind them: Why so many distrust official stories Why some “theories” are clos…
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In the age of reason and rationality, what room is there for the transcendent? Authors of the bestselling book God, the Science, the Evidence, Michel-Yves Bollore and Olivier Bonnassies, challenge the materialist consensus and argue that the origins of the universe could still be the work of a creator. They join UnHerd's Freddie Sayers to discuss t…
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2025 is a landmark year for Australian privacy law. The new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy came into effect in June this year. This could be a breakthrough providing you with a better way to protect your privacy interests through the court system. Big Ideas digs deep into its origins, its inspirations, and its potential future. Pre…
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In 2004, the Kenyan ecologist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Wangari Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement in 1977, a grass-roots organisation empowering local women to plant trees. It spread to other African countries and contributed to the planting of over 30 million trees. In 2016, Alex Last spoke …
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On this day in Tudor history, 21 October 1554, John Dudley, 2nd Earl of Warwick, died at Penshurst in Kent, just days after being released from the Tower of London. The son of John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, and brother of Robert Dudley and Guildford Dudley, Warwick was born to power and promise. Knight of the Bath, Master of the Horse, and on…
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Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know! Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! It’s National Forest Products Week! In today’s episode, join GFC’s Devon Dartnell and Druid Preston as they break down how a tiny seedling grows into the many forest products we use every day. They unpack the challenges facing the industry, explore emerging oppo…
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"One of the things that she claimed was that her mother had been impregnated by the sun god Amon-Ra."Elizabeth Day's interest in the female pharaoh Hatshepsut was sparked by a trip to Egypt less than a year ago. What intrigued her was how this woman survived and thrived as ruler in a traditionally male role. Joining her in discussion is Professor J…
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Music is math that you can dance to. The fact that certain notes sound good when played together, or in succession, is related to the mathematical properties of the frequencies to which they correspond, an idea that goes back as far as Pythagoras himself. These days we have a much more intricate understanding of these relationships and how to manip…
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We’re told wars “broke out” a few years ago. What if that’s a lie? In this episode, I dig into a pattern I keep seeing in global conflicts like the Israel-Palestine war, the Gaza Strip crisis, and the Russia–Ukraine war. The official story says these wars started recently The truth is many of them have been going on for decades. Why does the media …
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In this episode of The Pet Accountant Podcast, Vicky & Tegyn explore tips for new businesses. 🎟️ Don’t miss the Pet Pro Expo! Join us in Birmingham for an inspiring business event covering the latest topics in the pet industry. Can’t make it in person? Online tickets are available too! 🌐 Visit petaccountant.co.uk To find out how Vicky, Lee, and the…
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In 1958, the British oil tanker, SS San Flaviano, was sunk in the harbour of Balikpapan, Indonesia, while a rebellion was underway against President Ahmed Sukarno. It’s reported the bomb was dropped by a CIA pilot authorised to aid the rebels, but confirming their involvement has required some investigating. Megan Jones has been looking into it and…
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This rollicking history traces the evolution of the London stock exchange, from the Transatlantic slave trade to modern day missions to Mars, arguing that the financial markets wield the power to bring down governments, and shape our societies, for better and for worse. This lecture was recorded at the Australian National University. Speakers Phili…
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Most people know Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and Thomas Cromwell, but not the man who kept their orders moving, their money counted, and their papers straight. John Uvedale (or Woodall) royal service took him from Henry VII to Edward VI, and he even held the title of secretary to Queen Anne Boleyn. He worked the border wars, the Council of the North, …
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When you picture Elizabeth I, you probably imagine the Armada or Ditchley portraits - alabaster skin, red wig, pearls, and poise. But how close were those famous images to the real Elizabeth? In this episode, I trace the evolution of her image, from the poised princess of the 1540s to the ageless Virgin Queen of legend, using eyewitness accounts, s…
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Feeling rushed and over-screened? Author Laura Loney joins me to share Tudor-inspired ways to slow down—from cosy crafts and communal rituals to simple “micro-swaps” you can try this week. We talk about her festive collaboration with illustrator Kathryn Holeman on ’Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas, and her witty, useful new book In Praise of T…
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After an extensive competition amongst our MaxFun Members, it all culminates in the 2024(ish) Listener Tournament Finals – a new episode of Go Fact Yourself! (Do YOU want to be a guest on the show? Make sure to support us in the 2026 MaxFunDrive and stay tuned for our next Listener Tournament!) Khalil Goodman is a photographer who works in public c…
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On what would have been her 100th birthday, Freddie Sayers chairs a spirited debate on Thatcherism and the Iron Lady’s place in Britain’s story. How should we understand her legacy in 2025? Did she transform the country for the better — or does she bear responsibility for many of today’s problems? In this all-star debate, journalists Peter Hitchens…
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