Best Freeze Frame Podcasts (2025)

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Freeze Frame: “The Accountant 2” (R), “On Swift Horses” (R), “Havoc” (R) 2:00

5d ago2:00

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In the action thriller “The Accountant 2,” Ben Affleck is back as the autistic savant money launderer and crime fighter…just go with it…who’s trying to solve a murder. He recruits […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Accountant 2” (R), “On Swift Horses” (R), “Havoc” (R) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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ANDOR - Season 2 Episodes 1,2,3 review recap theory explained | Star Wars #Andor #StarWars 1:14:37

6d ago1:14:37

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Andor is back! Mon Mothma is back! Syril is in bed! We breakdown the first arc of Season 2. If Mon is the Life of the Party, Tay is the Death of the Party! Did Catfish see Leida and hope for a Red Wedding?! Is Bubba still on Team Dedril (Dedra + Syril)? The Parsec Passion Podcast crew talk the latest Disney+ Star Wars series ANDOR season 2 episode …

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Freeze Frame: “The Wedding Banquet” (R), “Sneaks” (PG), “The Dark Money Game” (TV-MA) 2:00

12d ago2:00

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“The Wedding Banquet” is a remake, or rather a reimagining of the popular 1993 gay rom com of the same name. Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone lead the cast in […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Wedding Banquet” (R), “Sneaks” (PG), “The Dark Money Game” (TV-MA) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Democracy in the age of disinformation, with Audrey Tang 53:48

14d ago53:48

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Audrey Tang is the unflappable Jedi knight of technology and democracy, who can connect with different political perspectives. Audrey was the inaugural digital minister of Taiwan and is now ambassador-at-large for cyber affairs. She came to prominence first as an open source programmer and hacker, before becoming involved in Taiwan’s successful Sun…

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The FT’s Demetri Sevastopulo on Trump’s tariffs and the disappearing Chinese general 35:32

19d ago35:32

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The United States-China tit-for-tat tariffs have been escalating faster than the bids at a Sydney house auction in the early 2010s. ‘Trade war’ is the headline. But does Donald Trump have a strategy to decouple, or is he angling for a grand bargain? Either way, Xi Jinping is making it clear that China has a vote (even if its people don’t). Demetri …

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Freeze Frame: “The Amateur” (R), “Sacramento” (R), “The Luckiest Man in America” (R) 2:00

19d ago2:00

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Oscar winner Rami Malek stars in a tight and smart throwback spy movie, “The Amateur.” Malek plays a meek and mild CIA computer analyst and decoder whose wife is murdered […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Amateur” (R), “Sacramento” (R), “The Luckiest Man in America” (R) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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The road to artificial general intelligence, with Helen Toner 44:10

26d ago44:10

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Australian AI expert Helen Toner is the Director of Strategy and Foundational Research Grants at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET). She also spent two years on the board of OpenAI, which put her at the centre of the dramatic events in late 2023 when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was briefly sacked before being reins…

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Freeze Frame: “The Friend” (R), “Freaky Tales” (R), “MobLand” (R) 2:00

26d ago2:00

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Don’t be fooled by the deceptive advertising. The big dog movie “The Friend” with Naomi Watts and Bill Murray is NOT a family friendly comedy. It’s an R-rated drama about […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Friend” (R), “Freaky Tales” (R), “MobLand” (R) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Freeze Frame: “Death of a Unicorn” (R), “A Working Man” (R), “Number One on the Call Sheet” (TV-MA), “Holland” (R) 2:00

1M ago2:00

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You can chalk up the comic horror thriller “Death of a Unicorn” as a near miss. Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega play a father and daughter who hit a unicorn […] The post Freeze Frame: “Death of a Unicorn” (R), “A Working Man” (R), “Number One on the Call Sheet” (TV-MA), “Holland” (R) appeared first on KKFI.…

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Bringing Russia’s war criminals to justice, with Nobel Prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk 33:09

1M ago33:09

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Ukrainian human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk heads the Center for Civil Liberties, which won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for its work documenting Russian war crimes. She speaks with Stop the World about her hopes that Vladimir Putin and other powerful Russians can be held accountable for their human rights abuses against Ukrainians. Oleksandr…

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Vladimir Putin is taking the peace, with Peter Tesch 38:22

1M ago38:22

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During a two hour phone call this week with US President Donald Trump, Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin did what everyone expected—he raised impossible demands, promised next to nothing, and generally made a mockery of Trump’s patience. Australia’s former Ambassador to Russia and Germany Peter Tesch speaks with David Wroe about the dynamic between Tr…

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Freeze Frame: “Snow White” (PG), “Locked” (R), “The Twister: Caught in the Storm” (Not rated), “The Electric State” (PG-13) 2:00

1M ago2:00

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Maybe the best thing to say about the controversial live-action revision of the Disney’s classic “Snow White” is that it’s not nearly as bad as feared. Rachel Zegler is a […] The post Freeze Frame: “Snow White” (PG), “Locked” (R), “The Twister: Caught in the Storm” (Not rated), “The Electric State” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI.…

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Freeze Frame: “Black Bag” (R), “Novocaine” (R), “Rule Breakers” (PG), “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” (PG) 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Want a spy thriller with a little meat on its decadent bones? A first rate cast lights up the screen in Steven Soderbergh’s “Black Bag,” a twisty tale of duplicity. […] The post Freeze Frame: “Black Bag” (R), “Novocaine” (R), “Rule Breakers” (PG), “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” (PG) appeared first on KKFI.…

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What’s happening in Syria, with Aaron Zelin 41:06

2M ago41:06

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Syria has been front and centre in the news in recent days, with international agencies saying that hundreds and perhaps thousands have been killed – many of them civilians – in the coastal regions of the country. In today’s podcast, David Wroe speaks to Aaron Zelin, the Gloria and Ken Levy Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a…

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Europe steps up, with Constanze Stelzenmüller 45:27

2M ago45:27

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Constanze Stelzenmüller, expert on German, European, and trans-Atlantic foreign and security policy and strategy at the Brookings Institution, gives Stop the World her short take on the remarkable sense of urgency that Europe is displaying in building its own security capabilities: “I've never seen anything like this in my life.” Her longer answer …

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“In the Lost Lands” (R), “The Rule of Jenny Pen” (R), “Plankton: The Movie” (TV-PG) 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Director Paul W. S. Anderson scored big at the box office with his “Resident Evil” franchise. That same excessive visual style is on display with “In the Lost Lands,” an […] The post “In the Lost Lands” (R), “The Rule of Jenny Pen” (R), “Plankton: The Movie” (TV-PG) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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The Economist's Shashank Joshi on Trump, Ukraine and Europe's rearmament 46:16

2M ago46:16

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Donald Trump has upended US foreign policy—in particular his nation’s role in supporting Ukraine’s self-defence against Russia’s unprovoked invasion, and its traditionally close relationship with its NATO allies in Europe. As a consequence, Europe is scrambling to lift its defence investment and capability with a sense of urgency not seen in the po…

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Status update: Responsible state behaviour in cyberspace 52:06

2M ago52:06

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2025 is a pivotal year for international cyber governance. Not only is it the tenth anniversary of the international community’s agreement to a global framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace, but it is also the year that the UN Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies will…

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Freeze Frame: “My Dead Friend Zoe” (R), “Riff Raff” (R) 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has stepped into yet another role, movie producer. His production company has released a new film that is much better than its awkward […] The post Freeze Frame: “My Dead Friend Zoe” (R), “Riff Raff” (R) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Why Ukraine matters to the Indo-Pacific 23:00

2M ago23:00

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Today on Stop the World, the conversation on Ukraine continues, with ASPI’s Alex Bristow speaking to Jakub Zajączkowski and Saroj Kumar Aryal from the University of Warsaw. They discuss the EU and US approaches to peace in Ukraine, the security guarantees Ukraine needs, and the links between the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic, including through NAT…

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A new world order? Ukraine’s Ambassador on Russia, the United States and Europe 33:26

2M ago33:26

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In this special episode of Stop the World, ASPI’s David Wroe speaks with Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, on the morning after US and Russian representatives met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Ambassador responds to the blizzard of recent developments affecting the prospect of a peace agreement to end Russia’s unprovoked war o…

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It’s all about economic security with the EU’s Maria Martin-Prat 20:44

2M ago20:44

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This week on Stop the World, we were pleased to host EU Deputy Director-General for Trade and Economic Security, Maria Martin-Prat. Interviewed by ASPI’s David Wroe, they discuss how the EU is managing economic security, Australia and Lithuania’s experience of economic coercion by China and, of course, the latest developments in tariffs. This episo…

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Freeze Frame: “The Gorge” (PG-13), “Kinda Pregnant” (R) 2:00

3M ago2:00

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The Apple TV+ movie “The Gorge” is half of a really solid sci-fi thriller. Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy are fine in this high concept horror flick about two highly […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Gorge” (PG-13), “Kinda Pregnant” (R) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Stop the World is back with a pod on the Quad 41:37

3M ago41:37

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Stop the World is back from its summer hiatus and, with so many major developments already, there’s much ground to cover in 2025. This week, ASPI’s Raji Pillai Rajagopalan speaks to Euan Graham and Griffith University’s Ian Hall about the Quad partnership between Australia, India, Japan and the United States. They discuss the significance of the Qu…

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Freeze Frame: “I’m Still Here” (PG-13), “Heart Eyes” (R) 2:00

3M ago2:00

2:00

The Brazilian political drama “I’m Still Here” from acclaimed filmmaker Walter Salles is a nominee for this year’s Best International Feature Oscar. Fernanda Torres has already won a Golden Globe […] The post Freeze Frame: “I’m Still Here” (PG-13), “Heart Eyes” (R) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Freeze Frame: “Love Me” (R), “Dog Man” (PG), “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” (PG-13), “You’re Cordially Invited” (R) 2:00

3M ago2:00

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Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun star in the high-concept sci-fi romance, “Love Me.” Long after mankind has destroyed itself, two remaining AI entities, a smart buoy and a satellite, begin […] The post Freeze Frame: “Love Me” (R), “Dog Man” (PG), “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” (PG-13), “You’re Cordially Invited” (R) appeared first on KKFI.…

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Freeze Frame: “September 5” (R), “Flight Risk” (R), “Star Trek: Section 31” (PG-13), “Brave the Dark” (PG-13) 2:00

3M ago2:00

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There have been multiple films about the tragic massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. The tense drama “September 5” tells the story from the perspective of the […] The post Freeze Frame: “September 5” (R), “Flight Risk” (R), “Star Trek: Section 31” (PG-13), “Brave the Dark” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI.…

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Freeze Frame: “The Brutalist” (R), “Nickel Boys” (R), “Wolf Man” (R), “Back in Action” (PG-13) 1:59

3M ago1:59

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The Golden Globe-winning drama “The Brutalist” is half of a great movie. The first half. In Brady Corbet’s 3 1/2-hour epic, Adrian Brody excels as a Hungarian Holocaust survivor who […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Brutalist” (R), “Nickel Boys” (R), “Wolf Man” (R), “Back in Action” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI.…

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Freeze Frame: “Better Man” (R), “The Last Showgirl” (R), “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” (PG) 2:00

4M ago2:00

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Pop star Robbie Williams is a major artist in the UK. But Williams suffers from so much self-loathing that in his musical autobiography “Better Man”, he portrays himself…as an ape. […] The post Freeze Frame: “Better Man” (R), “The Last Showgirl” (R), “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” (PG) appeared first on KKFI.…

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Freeze Frame: Russ’ Top 10 movies of 2024! 2:00

4M ago2:00

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Happy New Year! Time to look back at my picks for the best movies of 2024. 10) HIT MAN (R) is a snappy tongue-in-cheek thriller. Glenn Powell stars as a […] The post Freeze Frame: Russ’ Top 10 movies of 2024! appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Freeze Frame: “A Complete Unknown” (R), “Nosferatu” (R), “The Fire Inside” (PG-13), “Homestead” (PG-13), “Babygirl” (R) 2:01

4M ago2:01

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The early years of Bob Dylan’s career are effectively depicted in “A Complete Unknown.” Timothée Chalamet captures the nuances of the enigmatic troubadour and does his own singing and playing, as do most […] The post Freeze Frame: “A Complete Unknown” (R), “Nosferatu” (R), “The Fire Inside” (PG-13), “Homestead” (PG-13), “Babygirl” (R) appeared firs…

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UPDATE: Major Arceneuax Case Update from Sheriff Jason Smith 31:09

4M ago31:09

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Following years in the hands of the Louisiana State Police with no actionable progress, new Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith announced he has regained control of Donna Arceneuax's case. In this bonus episode, Sheriff Smith elaborates on his plans for the case in an exclusive interview with Tucker.…

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Freeze Frame: “Mufasa: The Lion King” (PG), “The Six Triple Eight” (PG-13), “ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs’ Clothing” (Not rated) 2:00

4M ago2:00

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Disney once again attempts to mine gold from the Serengeti with “Mufasa: The Lion King.” This photo-realistic animated film is a prequel to “The Lion King,” telling the musical adventure […] The post Freeze Frame: “Mufasa: The Lion King” (PG), “The Six Triple Eight” (PG-13), “ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs’ Clothing” (Not rated) appeared first on K…

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Stop the World: Building cyber resilience with Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness 33:05

5M ago33:05

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In this episode of Stop the World, ASPI’s Executive Director Justin Bassi speaks with Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC to discuss her role and how it helps protect Australians online. LTGEN McGuinness explores the dual role that the National Office of Cyber Security plays in preparing for an…

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Freeze Frame: “Maria” (R), “Queer” (R), “Kraven the Hunter” (R), “Carry On” (PG-13) 2:00

5M ago2:00

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Angelina Jolie’s stunning performance is the main draw of filmmaker Pablo Larraín’s “Maria,” a Netflix biopic about the last tragic days in the life of famed operatic diva Maria Callas. […] The post Freeze Frame: “Maria” (R), “Queer” (R), “Kraven the Hunter” (R), “Carry On” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI.…

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Strategic shifts with Thijs van der Plas, Anita Nergaard and Scott M. Oudkirk 44:15

5M ago44:15

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In the latest episode of Stop the World, ASPI’s Executive Director Justin Bassi is joined by Netherlands Ambassador to NATO Thijs van der Plas, Norway’s Ambassador to NATO Anita Nergaard and the US Chargé d'affaires to NATO Scott M. Oudkirk. Since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, NATO has undergone a strategic shift with increased collective …

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Freeze Frame: “Nightbitch” (R), “The Order” (R), “Flow” (PG), “Unstoppable” (PG-13) 2:00

5M ago2:00

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Every dog has its day, and Amy Adams has hers in a movie with an awful title. In “Nightbitch,” Adams plays the harried mother of a two-year-old boy. She begins […] The post Freeze Frame: “Nightbitch” (R), “The Order” (R), “Flow” (PG), “Unstoppable” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Stop the World: Authoritarianism and the future of Hong Kong with Kevin Yam and Ted Hui 30:16

5M ago30:16

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In the latest episode of Stop the World, David Wroe speaks to Kevin Yam and Ted Hui, two of Australia’s most prominent exiled Hong Kong democracy activists. Kevin is a research fellow at the University of Melbourne Law School and a commentator on China and Hong Kong. Ted Hui is a lawyer who was previously a member of Hong Kong's legislature before …

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Artificial intimacy, persuasive technologies, and how bots can manipulate us 34:07

5M ago34:07

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Today on Stop the World, David Wroe speaks with Casey Mock and Sasha Fegan from the US-based Center for Humane Technology. The CHT is at the forefront of efforts to ensure technology makes our lives better, and strengthens rather than divides our communities. They also produce the podcast, Your Undivided Attention—one of the world’s most popular fo…

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Freeze Frame: “Moana 2” (PG), “Beatles ’64” (Not rated), “Joy” (PG-13), “Our Little Secret” (PG-13) 2:00

5M ago2:00

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Disney goes back to the tropical well with the animated sequel, “Moana 2.” Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return as the lead voices, but it’s the spectacular animation that’s the real […] The post Freeze Frame: “Moana 2” (PG), “Beatles ’64” (Not rated), “Joy” (PG-13), “Our Little Secret” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI.…

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Urban warfare in Ukraine and Gaza with John Spencer 22:51

5M ago22:51

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In this episode of Stop the World, ASPI Senior Analyst Alex Bristow interviews John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. Alex and John discuss urban warfare in the context of the conflict in Ukraine and Gaza, asymmetric capabilities and the impact of tec…

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TSD Summit Sessions: The Climate Crisis with Anote Tong 28:29

5M ago28:29

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In the latest video edition of The Sydney Dialogue Summit Sessions, ASPI Senior Fellow Dr Robert Glasser speaks to the former President of Kiribati and Chair of the Pacific Elders Voice Anote Tong. Anote is one of the Pacific region’s most prominent and respected advocates for action to combat climate change. Robert and Anote discuss the impact tha…

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Freeze Frame: “Wicked” (PG), “Gladiator II” (R), “Bonhoeffer” (PG-13), “The Piano Lesson” (R) 2:00

5M ago2:00

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Part one of the smash Broadway musical “Wicked,” the origin story of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West, finally hits the big screen. Here’s the upside: It’s very entertaining and beautifully […] The post Freeze Frame: “Wicked” (PG), “Gladiator II” (R), “Bonhoeffer” (PG-13), “The Piano Lesson” (R) appeared first on KKFI.…

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8 | The Story Keeps Changing 43:51

5M ago43:51

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A suspect's story keeps changing, and the truth remains elusive. Tucker makes another attempt to speak with Scott, driven by details from sources and a need to understand the discrepancies that have surfaced. As the podcast inches closer to the truth, each conversation adds another layer of complexity to an already tangled case.…

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Climate change and security with ‘Climate General’ Tom Middendorp 30:26

6M ago30:26

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In this episode of Stop the World, Justin Bassi speaks to retired General Tom Middendorp – also known as the ‘Climate General’ – about the links between climate change, defence and security. They discuss the impact of climate change on the military and its role in disaster preparedness and response. With a growing global population meaning a growin…

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Freeze Frame: “Red One” (PG-13), “A Real Pain” (R), “Emilia Peréz” (R) 2:00

6M ago2:00

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Are you looking for a Christmas movie with charm and warmth that captures the holiday spirit? If so, then the Rock’s PG-13 adventure flick “Red One” ain’t it. If you […] The post Freeze Frame: “Red One” (PG-13), “A Real Pain” (R), “Emilia Peréz” (R) appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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7 | New Eyes on the Case 45:29

6M ago45:29

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As public interest in Donna's case grew, it became a frequent topic in the ongoing campaign for sheriff. It caught the attention of the Louisiana State Police, and they took action—but we quickly discovered that they weren't the only ones attempting to work the case.By But Why Media

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UK defence strategy, AUKUS and deterrence with General Sir Jim Hockenhull 28:05

6M ago28:05

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In this episode of Stop the World, ASPI’s Dr Malcolm Davis and Dr Cathy Moloney speak with special guest General Sir Jim Hockenhull, Commander of the United Kingdom’s Strategic Command. They discuss the global strategic outlook and the importance of partnerships, including AUKUS, and the need for partners to be truly integrated. They explore how ar…

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Freeze Frame: “Heretic” (R), “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (PG), “Absolution” (R), “Small Things Like These” (PG-13) 2:00

6M ago2:00

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Hugh Grant goes against type and scores as a psycho philosopher in the slow burn horror entry “Heretic.” Grant lures a pair of Mormon missionaries into an elaborate trap in his […] The post Freeze Frame: “Heretic” (R), “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (PG), “Absolution” (R), “Small Things Like These” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI.…

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6 | All Hell Broke Loose 37:32

6M ago37:32

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As Tucker's investigation goes public, he approaches several key players for their take on Donna's case before his anonymity is erased.By But Why Media

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