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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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“Futures Conversations” brings you thought-provoking dialogue showcasing the intersections of disciplines, ideas, and possibilities being tackled at the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh Futures Institute.
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This fortnightly podcast from the Physicians' Gallery at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh presents stories from medicine, past and present
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Welcome to "Shell's Spooky Stories," a weekly journey into the realm of the paranormal, where reality blurs with the unexplained. Join host Michele as she weaves captivating tales of ghostly encounters, eerie phenomena and supernatural experiences. Each episode immerses you in a world where the veil between our reality and the unknown grows thin, featuring both original stories and true accounts shared by her extensive network in the paranormal community.
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Welcome! I'm Daniel Mikkelsen (BA, MPhil (Cantab), Cand.theol.), a PhD candidate in New Testament at the University of Edinburgh. Our podcast exists to make gems from biblical studies accessible to everyday Christians, bridging the gap between scholarly discourse and everyday understanding to enrich your personal walk with God and deepen your love for Him and His Word. We aim to demonstrate how the biblical languages help open up Scripture, fostering a desire to learn these languages to deep ...
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Teaching Matters Edinburgh, created by the University of Edinburgh, complements the University's Teaching Matters blog. We invite students and staff to engage in topical conversations, both debating and celebrating aspects of Higher Education.
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What does it mean to be ex-Forces in modern Scotland? This series - from Scotland’s Veterans Wellbeing Alliance - is a rich tapestry of stories from veterans, their families and loved ones, and Alliance partners who support them. Co-hosted by Richard Henderson and Hannah Uttley. Find Scotland's Veterans Wellbeing Alliance here: https://svwa.org.uk/ New Frontiers is produced by Bespoken Media for SVWA and Edinburgh Napier University Cover art is taken from a photo by Hugo Jehanne, and colouri ...
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Supplementary podcasts highlighting aspects discussed in the 'Musical Acoustics' course from the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.
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BioPOD - The biology podcast from the University of Edinburgh
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Podcasts from the School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh, UK
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In this series of episodes hosts from the History & Games Lab from the University of Edinburgh will be talking to historians, game creators, heritage professionals and others about history, games and the places where they meet. Connect with us further: https://linktr.ee/HistoryandGamesLab
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Enlightened Conversations is the podcast that takes a deep dive into the inspiring work, ideas and experiences of the University of Edinburgh’s global alumni community and top thinkers.
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Sharing things is about people and what makes them tick. It’s about their stories. Each episode is a conversation between two members of our university community. It could be a student, a member of staff or a graduate, the only thing they have in common at the beginning is Edinburgh. Sharing things also starts with an object. A special, treasured or significant item that we have asked each guest to bring to the conversation. The conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes moving and always ...
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In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2022, five women from across ECA and the University of Edinburgh Research Collections tell us about their current research.
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For over a century, the Gifford Lectures have enabled international scholars to contribute to the advancement of theological and philosophical thought. The Gifford Lectureships, which are held at the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and St. Andrews, were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. The 2012 Edinburgh Gifford lectures is a series of six lectures delivered by Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, The University of ...
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More than ever the world of work is a heady mix of people, behaviour, events and challenges. When the blend is right it can be first-rate. Behavioural science & psychology has a lot to offer in terms of recipes, ingredients, seasoning, spices & utensils - welcome to People Soup.
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Research, news and views from the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences. The School brings together research in philosophy, psychology and linguistics at the University of Edinburgh to find out what makes people tick by studying their thoughts, words and behaviours.
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This year marks 250 years of the study of English Literature at Edinburgh. As the world's oldest department of its kind, English Literature at Edinburgh has a long and illustrious history. The University is hosting a year of lectures, exhibitions and activities to celebrate this milestone.
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A series of lectures, inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will highlight the University of Edinburgh’s internationally acclaimed medical research and show that keen detective work is still essential for 21st century doctors. Conan Doyle drew inspiration for Sherlock Holmes when he was a medical student at Edinburgh and based his character on the Professor of Medicine Joseph Bell, who was known for his meticulous attention to detail. The lectures will show that, just like Sherlock Holmes, tod ...
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The Centre for the Study of Modern and Contemporary History is the University of Edinburgh’s leading centre for research into the history of the modern world.
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There are people who spend a large chunk of their lives on the internet and then there are the people who research them. PhDigital is a podcast for both: In-depth, thought-provoking and funny interviews with researchers whose work centres around the lives we live online.
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Julia Marton-Lefèvre, environmentalist and academic, delivers the final lecture in the 2015 Our Changing World series. This lecture is also part of our Enlightenment Lecture series. In this lecture Julia Marton-Lefèvre will compare the profound changes that took place in the 18th century European Enlightenment, emphasizing reason rather than tradition, with the need for a new enlightenment to face the stark challenges posed by an unprecedented loss of biodiversity, a rapidly changing climate ...
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The Gifford Lectures—held regularly at the four ancient Scottish universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews and Aberdeen—were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. His bequest allows the University to invite notable scholars to deliver a series of public lectures on themes related to ‘natural theology’, broadly construed. The 2018 Lectures held in Aberdeen were delivered by world-renowned biblical scholar Professor NT Wri ...
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Exploring various issues and themes related to World Christianity. Nuam, Chao & Rathiulung are PhD students in World Christianity at the University of Edinburgh. This project was supported by alumni and friends of the University of Edinburgh through the Student Experience Grants scheme.
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Check us out on iTunes! Take a peek inside the University of Edinburgh's Research Collections. Join host Chloe Medghalchi as she explores unique items from various collections: Art, Anatomy, Geology, Musical Instruments, The Roslin Institute, the Lothian Health Services archives, and the university's archives.
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Founded in 2018, the Pondering Primates podcast is a series of conversations about issues in philosophy, politics, religion, reason, and much else besides. It is brought to you by students of the University of Edinburgh Atheist, Humanist, and Secularist Society. The podcast's very own Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ponderingprimates/. Read the page details for information on the team and more! All views the hosts'/guests' own, not necessarily the Society's.
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Join us for a series of lectures to celebrate the legacy of David Hume. 2011 marks the tercentenary of the birth of philosopher David Hume, one of our most distinguished alumni. Throughout the year, distinguished speakers will explore the impact of Hume across a wide range of disciplines. David Hume was born in Edinburgh in 1711, attended the University of Edinburgh from 1723, and died in Edinburgh in 1776, having meanwhile achieved worldwide fame as an historian and philosopher. Hume and hi ...
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Rab Houston was born in Hamilton, Scotland, lived in India and Ghana and was educated at the Edinburgh Academy and St Andrews University before spending six years at Cambridge University as a research student (Peterhouse) and research fellow (Clare College). He has worked at the University of St Andrews since 1983 and is Professor of Modern History, specialising in British social history. He is a fellow of both the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Edinburgh (Scotland’s natio ...
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The QMU Podcast is a new way to keep up-to-date with what's happening at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Tune in for the latest news from the University, hear about our world-leading research from our academic staff and find out how you can connect with us. Subscribe now and engage with the QMU community - wherever you are, whenever you want.
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A podcast featuring conversations with contributors, editors, and creators of the From Arthur's Seat anthology, volume 4, launched May 8th, 2019. Written, edited, and designed entirely by the Creative Writing postgraduate cohort at the University of Edinburgh, From Arthur's Seat celebrates the beauty of the path less trodden. This ambitious anthology includes short stories, poems, and excerpts by 28 writers from around the globe.
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A collection of random thoughts and things I've learnt from the digital education course I'm doing at Edinburgh University Cover art photo by https://freeforcommercialuse.net
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A series of podcast episodes created at Edinburgh Napier University for the Sound Theory/Production classes.
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The Last Question is a science and technology podcast from DataFest, Scotland’s premier festival of innovation run by The Data Lab - Scotland’s innovation centre for data and artificial intelligence, hosted by the University of Edinburgh. Join our hosts Gordon Johnstone and Lily Higham as they talk to people at the cutting edge of technology and innovation - from quantum computing to nanotechnology, sci-fi authors to ethicists, from the James Webb Telescope to the search for extra-terrestria ...
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Not Another Science Podcast is brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Media, or EUSci. Join our hosts Erin Howat and Emily Robertshaw-McFarlane as they talk to scientists about all the fascinating research and projects happening around Scotland. Intrigued by sourdough? Passionate about climate change? Love to keep it science? Then this is the show for you. Podcast logo by Apple Chew and episode art by Elizabeth Carmichael. Get in touch at [email protected], @euscimedia on insta ...
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Americanswers on 5 Live! Why is Donald Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?
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33:24President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion over how the editing of his speech in a Panorama documentary, calling it "false and defamatory". The BBC chair Samir Shah has apologised for an "error of judgement" over the edit, and said the BBC was considering how to respond to Trump. Matt Chorley, Justin, Anthony and Marianna d…
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Send us a text The Legend of Resurrection Mary! Discover the chilling legend of Resurrection Mary, Chicago's most famous phantom, as Shell takes you through nearly a century of eerie encounters and unexplained evidence. From vanishing hitchhikers to mysterious graveyard artifacts, this episode covers the most compelling moments in the ghost story’s…
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In this episode, we’re talking about an object from our temporary exhibition ‘Hooked’ – a 1600s book called Erotomania, which explores the addictive nature of unrequited love. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our …
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The Democrats are back… but will it last?
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45:30For the first time since the presidential election there is renewed optimism among Democrats after a big election night on Tuesday. Alongside Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York and the governor races in New Jersey and West Virginia, the party also won important - albeit less glamorous - races in Pennsylvania and Georgia. In this episode, Justin, Anth…
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What the First Readers Saw in the Creation Account of Genesis (We Often Miss) | Jens Bruun Kofoed
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1:15:27Did the first readers of Genesis see creation as a temple? In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Professor of Old Testament Jens Bruun Kofoed joins me to explore how ancient Israelites understood the creation account in Genesis 1–11 — and why seeing Eden as a sanctuary and humanity as God’s image-bearers transforms the way we read…
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Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race
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29:31Election night is back in the US and this time around there’s a lot more for the Democrats to cheer about after the party’s rising star, Zohran Mamdani, won the New York City mayoral election and will become the first Muslim mayor of the biggest city in America. The 34-year-old led his party to victory on the back of pledges to tax millionaires to …
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Americanswers…on 5 Live! Could Andrew answer Epstein questions before Congress?
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33:34Sarah, Anthony and Marianna join Matt Chorley on 5 Live to answer your questions. The team look at a week of elections in New York, Virginia and New Jersey, how recent developments with the royal family could impact the release of the Epstein files in the US, and whether the president is serious about testing nuclear weapons for the first time sinc…
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Halloween Special Edition - Shell's Spooky Stories Ep.52.
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8:34Send us a text Halloween Special Edition - Shell's Spooky Stories Ep.52. This episode I dive deep into the forbidden and hidden corners of Halloween. Untold stories and shadowed mythology are shared here to help your Halloween be that little bit more chilling. Let me know your favourite Halloween legends! -------------------------------------------…
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Is Donald Trump building a ballroom or a bunker at the White House?
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32:14Donald Trump’s decision to demolish the East Wing of the White House in favour of a new and much larger ballroom has sparked controversy - and conspiracy theories - across the U.S. The president has wanted to build the ballroom since his first term in office, but he told reporters over the summer that the plans would not "interfere” with any other …
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Château Diaries Ghost Story | Shell's Spooky Halloween Special 2025 Ep. 52
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8:47Send us a text 🎃 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 🎃 Journey to the heart of France for a chilling tale of Château de Lalande's 17th-century spirit who never truly left. This Halloween special explores the haunting experiences at Stephanie Jarvis's beloved château, where history and the supernatural intertwine. 🕯️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - One Year Anniversar…
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Kate Wright: Mass Media in the Digital Age
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31:14In this episode, Professor Kate Wright speaks openly about the uncertain future facing the media, drawing on her experience as a journalist and academic. Working as a BBC journalist, Kate spent time in some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. Moving into academia allowed her to investigate how journalism is responding to the twin challeng…
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Are the US and China about to end their trade war?
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40:43President Donald Trump is topping off his whirlwind trip around Asia with a long-anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. After months of an escalating trade war, Trump says a “good deal” is close to being agreed. It also includes negotiations on TikTok's US operations. Anthony joins Sarah and Justin from South Korea, wher…
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The Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership is a programme designed to elevate and advance opportunities for women, who are current or aspiring leaders in technical roles. Hosts Charli Corcoran and Lee Murphy catch up with attendee Anna Raper to find out more about the course. Anna is the Bio-Imaging and Flow Cytometry Facility Manager…
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Americanswers…on 5 Live! Will Kamala Harris (and Donald Trump) run for president again?
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32:34It’s just over a year since the 2024 presidential election but attention is already turning to 2028 with both candidates from last year’s race expressing a desire to run again. Kamala Harris told the BBC over the weekend that she “wasn’t done” with public service, while Donald Trump said on Monday morning that he’d “love” to stand again for a third…
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Eternal Tears: Ghost Mothers and Dark Legends from Ireland to Indonesia Ep. 51
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5:29Send us a text Eternal Tears: Ghost Mothers and Dark Legends from Ireland to Indonesia Ep. 51. Travel across continents and centuries as Shell explores chilling legends of ghostly mothers who grieve and warn from beyond. This episode reveals how maternal sorrow shapes haunted folklore worldwide. The global patterns behind "weeping woman" legends, f…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia talk about some Zs in the history of medicine: Zeus, zoonosis and zits. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE,…
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Inside Mamdani’s campaign to be mayor of New York City
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38:43Voting starts on Saturday for one of America’s biggest and most prominent political positions. How did Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, emerge as the frontrunner to be the next mayor of New York, despite being virtually unknown at the start of his campaign? Sarah, Justin and Anthony look in more detail at his policies, and in particular the …
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Does Trump really want to invade Venezuela?
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26:51Why is Donald Trump intent on targeting Venezuela, and what’s really behind the continued targeting of boats in the Carribean Sea? The U.S. military began attacking vessels in early September, and have maintained - without evidence - that the people killed in these military strikes were ‘terrorists’ and drug smugglers for cartels and criminal gangs…
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Did Paul Really Teach Two Roads to Salvation? | Josh Ip Cho-suen
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1:32:58Some scholars within the Paul within Judaism school (PWJ) argue that Paul taught two distinct paths to salvation—one for Jews through the Law and another for Gentiles through Christ. But is that really what Paul says? In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Josh Ip Cho-suen (pastor and biblical scholar)…
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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 34 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - today it's another cuppa soup - a short episode where I continue to reflect on change. Last week I talked about the challenge of change. This week I'm reflecting on how we used to work. It's possible that the rate of change has accelerated o…
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! How will Donald Trump respond to the ‘No Kings’ protests?
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33:36Millions of Americans took to the streets over the weekend to take part in ‘No Kings’ protests against Donald Trump’s policies and his expansion of presidential authority. Major U.S cities like Chicago, Miami, New York and Washington D.C saw people turn out in much greater numbers than the first ‘No Kings’ protests back in June. We look at Donald T…
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A major row has erupted between the US defense department and the journalists that cover its work after a memo was issued last month requiring journalists to accept a new set of reporting restrictions or face being barred from America’s military headquarters. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new policy would require journalists to sign an agreement…
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La Llorona: Mexico's Weeping Woman - Ancient Horror Meets Modern Hauntings | Episode 50
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5:20Send us a text La Llorona: Mexico's Weeping Woman - Ancient Horror Meets Modern Hauntings | Episode 50. Journey into one of Latin America's most chilling legends as we explore the tragic tale of La Llorona, the ghostly mother whose cries still echo along riverbanks today. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------…
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Designing technology that humans can easily use — this is Professor John Vines' mission. He takes us through a varied career in design and explains how the field of human-computer interaction explores the ways in which people experience technology in their everyday lives. Along the way we learn about the value John places on the participation of us…
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The battle for the soul of the Democratic Party
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38:05Since losing to Donald Trump in last year’s presidential election, Democrats across the U.S have been working behind the scenes to change the party’s image and its policies. In places like New York, Zohran Mamdani has led a progressive campaign that’s caught global attention. Does the rest of the party need to follow suit? In today’s episode, Sarah…
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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 33 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - We're back - our Summer break kind of ran away with itself. I've been over to the UK a fair bit over the last few months to spend time with my Dad, known to many listeners as Big G. Sadly Dad has faced a succession of health challenges and h…
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Has Donald Trump delivered a “historic dawn of a new Middle East”?
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28:23The U.S. president has hailed a “historic dawn of a new Middle East” on the day the last 20 living hostages were returned by Hamas to Israel, and almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were also released. It was an integral part of the peace agreement brokered by the United States, and Donald Trump was welcomed with cheers as he addressed…
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Trump's new plan for America's top universities
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38:35There is a new deal on the table for universities in America. After months of fighting with the Trump administration over funding cuts, free speech and allegations of elitism and racism, the new deal is being offered to a select group of universities who are now weighing up how to respond. Anthony and Justin unpack the proposal from the White House…
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Edinburgh Technical Collaboration with Tim Goodman and Nicola Cuthbert
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26:17In this episode, hosts Lee Murphy and Charli Corcoran talk to Tim Goodman and Nicola Cuthbert from the Edinburgh Technical Collaboration (ETC) — a partnership between the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh Napier, and Queen Margaret University. The ETC is creating opportunities for technicians across the city to connect, learn, and gro…
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Raynham Hall's Brown Lady | England's Most Famous Ghost Photo - Ep. 49
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5:16Send us a text Raynham Hall's Brown Lady | England's Most Famous Ghost Photo - Ep. 49. In this episode of Shell's Spooky Stories, we explore the chilling tale of the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall, widely considered the most credible ghost photograph ever taken. In This Episode: Discover the tragic story of Lady Dorothy Walpole, whose spirit allegedly …
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Ep.25 - Yawning, Yellow Fever and Yoghurt
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26:17In this episode, Daisy and Olivia yap about some Ys in the history of medicine: yawning, yellow fever and yogurt. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at t…
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Can Trump turn a Gaza ceasefire into a lasting peace deal?
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20:00There was an extraordinary moment at the White House on Wednesday when, in front of reporters, secretary of state Marco Rubio handed Donald Trump a note that read the words “very close”, followed by a whisper where he told the president that Israel and Hamas were on the brink of reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement. Although there are many details o…
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Chicago really a ‘war zone’?
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28:30Donald Trump’s mission to target Democrat-led cities has expanded to Illinois after the Texan National Guard arrived on Tuesday at an army base near Chicago. Troops were sent with the blessing of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, prompting a furious response from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who called for an end to the president’s “authoritarian march…
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What Early Christians Thought about the Kingdom of God? | Tyler Hoagland
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1:29:49How did early Christians understand the Kingdom of God—and how did their view move beyond the Gospels into Paul, Acts, and the Apostolic Fathers? In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen speaks with Tyler Hoagland, independent scholar of early Christianity, about how the Kingdom of God was conceived in the first 150 …
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Why is Trump blowing up Venezuelan "drug boats"?
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Will the Democrats’ shutdown gamble pay off?
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36:56The US federal government has shut down for the first time since 2018, and with it the suspension of all non-essential services and the threat of mass firings among federal workers. The shutdown comes after Congress failed to reach an agreement on future spending plans, leading to an angry blame game in the media over who is really responsible. For…
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Vampire Lore Exposed: Science, Burial Rites, and the Universal Fear of the Night - Shell's Spooky Stories Ep. 48
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6:44Send us a text Vampire Lore Exposed: Science, Burial Rites, and the Universal Fear of the Night - Shell's Spooky Stories Ep. 48. Uncover the chilling origins of vampire legends from ancient myths to medical mysteries. This episode explores the real stories and fears that shaped our fascination with the undead. The earliest vampire-like creatures fr…
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! What next after US government shutdown?
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27:18In another extraordinary week in U.S politics, the US government has shut down for the first time in almost seven years after members of Congress failed to agree a last-ditch funding deal. Donald Trump has said federal workers could start losing their jobs in the coming days, but what are the other consequences of the shutdown for American citizens…
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How do we future proof our infrastructure? This question is the key concern for Professor Sean Smith, an engineer who has worked in industry and academia. He outlines the unique expertise that pioneering research can bring to the design and construction of buildings that enable us to reduce our environment footprint.…
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Trump vs Comey (and the city of Portland)
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34:26It started with a Truth Social post from the president, calling for a handful of his critics to be prosecuted, one of those targeted was the former FBI director James Comey. Less than a week later, he has been indicted and charged with perjury over testimony he gave to Congress five years ago about the FBI's investigation into Russian meddling in t…
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Is America's health secretary RFK Jr a danger to public health?
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31:06Monday’s White House announcement made headlines worldwide when Donald Trump - flanked by his health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior - said taking Tylenol, also known as paracetamol, during pregnancy was linked to a "very increased risk" of autism in children. Medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims, saying there is not strong en…
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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia expound on some Xs in the history of medicine: x-mas, x-rays and Xavier. _______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE…
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Dark Messenger: The TRUE History of the Grim Reaper - Ep. 47
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4:42Send us a text Dark Messenger: The TRUE History of the Grim Reaper - Ep. 47. Today, we're exploring one of the most enduring and unsettling symbols in human history - the Grim Reaper. From ancient Mesopotamian temples to modern hospice wards, this dark figure has haunted our collective imagination for millennia. 🔥 SUBSCRIBE for weekly spooky storie…
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Can we trust what Donald Trump says about Ukraine?
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27:25Donald Trump’s appearance at the United Nations was a clear - and at times stark - outline of his global vision, often involving sharp attacks against his opponents. His speech - the longest by any US president in history - took aim at countries who have recently recognised a Palestinian state, including a number of European countries. It was Europ…
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Does Acts Contain Actual Eyewitness Accounts? | Steve Walton
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1:15:15Does the Book of Acts really preserve accurate eyewitness testimonies? In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Steve Walton—pastor, New Testament scholar, and specialist on the Book of Acts—for a wide-ranging conversation about whether Acts contains evidence of eyewitness accounts. From the importance o…
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MAGA’s “righteous fury” at Charlie Kirk’s memorial
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32:50Justin and Anthony unpack the memorial service held yesterday in Glendale, Arizona for the conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead earlier this month. Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, was given a standing ovation for forgiving the man who shot her husband, delivering an emotional and deeply religious speech where she called for peop…
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Has Trump cancelled Jimmy Kimmel over Charlie Kirk?
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29:24Donald Trump has finished his state visit to the UK and it ended with a joint press conference with the British PM Keir Starmer. What did the two leaders say about Gaza and Ukraine, why was Epstein not really mentioned, and what does it tell us about the relationship between the two countries? Sarah - who was in the room with Trump and Starmer at C…
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Laura Cram: The Neuropolitics Research Lab
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30:57How does our brain explain the ways in which we make sense of the complex political worlds we inhabit? This question is explored in the Neuropolitics Lab, designed and developed by political scientist and Professor Laura Cram, where politics and neuroscience come together to answer some of the most pressing questions we face today about our politic…
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The Richmond Vampire: Virginia's Most Terrifying Urban Legend Explained - Ep. 46
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5:13Send us a text The Richmond Vampire: Virginia's Most Terrifying Urban Legend Explained - Ep. 46. Welcome back to Shell's Spooky Stories! Tonight, I'm taking you deep beneath Richmond, Virginia to uncover the chilling true story behind one of the city's most enduring legends - The Richmond Vampire. In October 1925, a devastating tunnel collapse trap…
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What does Donald Trump want from his UK state visit?
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36:06As King Charles welcomes Donald Trump to Windsor, England for the US president’s second state visit to the UK, what should we be expecting from the trip? Sarah joins Justin and Marianna from Windsor to unpack how divisions over Gaza, Ukraine and tariffs might be dealt with, and what would constitute a successful trip for both countries. The team al…
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