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News without the nonsense, every weekday morning. In episodes that fit your commute*, The Bunker cuts through the noise to make sense of what’s really going on in news, current affairs, politics, economics and culture. We bring you smart explainers, interviews, fresh perspectives and under-reported stories to as a refreshing alternative to repetitive Punch and Judy news coverage. It’s the only way to start the day. From the producers of Oh God, What Now? Our regulars include: Gavin Esler • R ...
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Delivering considered, contextual strategic communications advice. The Aprio team is a group of skilled, experienced and highly-regarded communications specialists and our strategically-minded team of experts allows us to deliver and implement strategies in key business areas such as investor relations, crisis and issue communications, digital strategy and content creation, and training and development. Recorded and produced by Solid Gold Podcasts | #BeHeard
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For thriving leaders, teams, and organisations. Welcome to our most recent podcast series, Collective Intelligence. At a moment when the shape of work is being redrawn, we seek to explore the magic that happens when groups perform at more than the sum of their parts, a theme we researched extensively in our book, The Social Brain, The Psychology of Successful Groups. Our podcast guests are all adept at this magical mathematics of connection.
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Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a mainstream IEB GDE-registered and Umalusi-accredited school, our Matrics write the same exams as the other private IEB schools you are familiar with. ...
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In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king The One-Eyed Man is a podcast about navigating complexity with curiosity. It’s a noisy, messy world out there. The challenges we face - whether in business, leadership, or life - are seldom simple. But instead of pretending to have all the answers, I prefer to have conversations with people who ask better questions. From entrepreneurs and innovators to impact-driven leaders and technologists, these conversations explore what it really takes ...
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Can we entice you into our Reading Room? This is the place for lovers of language and literature, those of us who believe that reading is essential, as we seek to rise above the ordinary. another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeard
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Lead with heart. Think with Courage. Act with Purpose. The Conscious LeadHERS Podcast, hosted by the unstoppable Carmen Murray, is where bold ideas meet fearless leadership. From boardrooms to living rooms, this podcast redefines what it means to lead audaciously from the inside out. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s rewriting the playbook on how self-mastery, critical thinking, and authentic leadership can spark movements — not just in organisations, but across society. In a world desperate for ...
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Welcome to Just Us and the Climate – a podcast by South Africa’s Climate Justice Coalition. Join us as we bring climate change back down to earth and show how it’s not only a crisis, but an opportunity to build a better, more just world.
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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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Melanie Walker's podcast exploring all things Green. another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeard
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As human beings, we are essentially spiritual creatures. We seek meaning in life, and feel complete only when we live with a sense of purpose and destiny.
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Join Lance Zeeman and Hot 102.7 FM's Shane "The Duke" Wellington for your Weekend Party Entertainment Report. Another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeard
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Experienced change practioner, Petro du Pisani, explores 'change that works' and the people who make it happen.
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Connect | Heal | Empower Facilitating the awakening of consciousness and the movement towards wholeness and balance. Recorded and produced at Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard
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A podcast that brings you cutting-edge ideas on how to create a just economy and society. We have conversations with policymakers and activists at the forefront of efforts to transform our society. Join Isobel Frye, a Lawyer and Social Justice activist, who strives to provide you with information and insights so that you can have meaningful debates in your spaces and communities.
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Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.
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Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations
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A former President of Ireland, a broadcasting icon and an array of guests with an incredible story to tell. What more would you want?!! Changing Times – The Allenwood Conversations is a compelling and humorous podcast hosted by Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy, two of Ireland’s most iconic voices. Each week, they sit down with a well-known Irish guest to explore the universal theme of change—something we all experience in life. With insight, warmth, and plenty of laughs, they uncover how their ...
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A podcast series by millennial women of colour 'for woke women/girls that love dumb stuff'. Scintillating, quirky, fun, intelligent and motivating conversations hosted by three young millennial women with diverse backgrounds. Each season, we invite guests that are aligned with a topical discussion to unpack in conversation and discussions a series of trending topics such as the challenges the youth and millennials face, adulting, state of the culture, society, social media, pop culture, fash ...
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The Prue Leith Culinary Institute is a food-obsessed bunch that aim to instil the same passion in every student by teaching the language of food. Chef's Academy and Restaurant. Recorded and produced at SolidGold.co.za | #BeHeard
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WiMSA creates an empowering network to inspire, support, and develop the progression of women working in the South African mining industry.
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Bryanston High School strives to provide quality education within a caring environment that balances the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of life skills, so as to empower all of the learners to achieve their potential and meet the challenges of a dynamic society as responsible citizens. It is the school's vision that each matriculant leaving Bryanston High School will leave with a sound academic foundation, will have participated actively in various spheres of the school, w ...
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Carmen Murray is a formidable force and visionary thinker who can unlock your inner Øutsider. It's time to get off the couch and into the arena, disrupt the thinking, and get real in this chaotic world. Be the catalyst for change and question everything. What makes Øutsiders powerful is their ability to turn their backs on the crowds and face the music they want to create. In with the Outsiders is all about overlooking the differences that divide us and paying more attention to those that un ...
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Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Self Storage In an economy where extra space in the home or work place involves a substantial cost. People are no longer buying or renting bigger premises. It has become allot more affordable to rent a storage unit from a storage facility near you. Anthony McHenry, local storage guru talks about everything you need to know about self storage, from what to look for in a storage facility to packing your storage unit. Self Storage complexes ar ...
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MAGA wasn't built in a day – Which Roman emperor is Trump most like?
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Donald Trump isn’t an emperor, yet – but who knows how he might change the US in the next few years. As he gets more dictatorial by the day, what lessons could we learn from Rome – and which Roman emperor is he most like? Peter Edwell is associate professor in ancient history at Macquarie University and joins Jacob Jarvis to discuss. We are sponsor…
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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Kitty Genovese w/ Catherine Pelonero
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(Original pub. date: 9/27/2018) Catherine Pelonero, author of "Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences", is my guest. She walks us through the murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, New York in 1964 and its aftermath. The horrific crime is especially infamous because no one called police or stepped in to hel…
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Elon Musk seems to be limping off the political stage with a whimper. So was he ever the power behind the throne or just a useful idiot with a fat wallet and a massive platform for Trump to exploit? Today in The Bunker, Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by Andrew Boujean, editor of The Washingtonian, to find out just how the richest man on earth m beca…
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S03 #150 Citizen Perspectives | Kalnisha Singh
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A global shake-up, dollar disruptions, and what it means for us. How a WhatsApp voice note turned into a crash course on economics, consumerism, and sustainability. website · podcast studioBy Carmen Murray
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S03 #149 AI and Africa in Focus | Mushambi Mutuma
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Unleashing the Power of Human Potential. In this episode, I sit down with tech thought leader and author Mushambi Mutuma to explore one of my deepest passions — AI and Human Potential. We unpack how we, as humans, must evolve, build intentional relationships with AI, and learn to dance with it as an army of critical thinkers. If you're breathing, t…
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S03 #148 Marketing and Creativity as a Force for Change | Khensi Nobanda
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In this episode of The Conscious LeadHERS Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Khensi Nobanda for a powerful heart-to-heart on creativity, leadership, and living out loud — unapologetically. She unpacks her non-negotiables, the true essence of allyship, and how marketing can be a force for good. For Khensi, sustainability isn’t a CSI initiative —…
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Does money really decide wars? Strange tales from the Vikings to the Luftwaffe to Ukraine
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Why did getting pillaged by Vikings ultimately help the economies of the Middle Ages? How did a flood of silver from conquered South America end up making Spain poorer? Was Genghis Khan the father of globalisation? And why was it a terrible idea to garland Luftwaffe fighter aces with medals and fame? In an absorbing new book Blood and Treasure: The…
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391: Civil War Era & Gilded Age Con Artist Charles Cowlam w/ Frank W. Garmon Jr.
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Charles Cowlam stands out as one of the most remarkable con artists of nineteenth-century America. He talked his way into receiving pardons from both President Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Through deception, he secured a role investigating Lincoln’s assassination. He preyed on lonely widows, attempted to manipulate a Florida election, and c…
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Downing Street fighter – Start Your Week with Ros Taylor and Jacob Jarvis
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There are reports of chaos in Downing Street – but just how bad are things really? Ros Taylor talks Jacob Jarvis through the latest from Number 10 and how Farage is upping the pressure on Starmer. Plus, we look at world news to look out for in the coming days. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to https://indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. Li…
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From the Archives: Mick Fleetwood Skates Back into the Charts
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Mick Fleetwood is the drummer and a founding member of Fleetwood Mac, one of the most successful rock bands of all time. Fleetwood talks to Alec about how dyslexia led him to the drumming, how supportive parents encouraged his talent and his move to London as a teenager, how his friendship with the band’s founder, guitarist Peter Green, evolved to …
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My guest on this episode is Dale Hefer, CEO of the IMC (the Integrated Marketing Collective) Conference. Dale is a former SA Businesswoman of the Year (awarded during her time running her ad agency Chillibush, which she sold in 2014). She is a best-selling author and a still life artist whose prints sell around the world. Dale launched the Nedbank …
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How Britain got lucky with its choice of enemies – with Horrible Histories creator Terry Deary
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Forget the storybook version of British history. Churchill without Hitler would be a forgotten windbag with a record of failure. Elizabeth I and Francis Drake didn’t defeat the Spanish – bad luck and bad weather sank the Armada. And Boudicca would be remembered as a sadistic tyrant if not for the Romans. Creator of the multi-million-selling kids’ s…
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From UFC to MAGA – How fight sports shaped Trump’s macho politics
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Donald Trump is obsessed with sport – and increasingly, sports stars are obsessed with him. From his ties to wrestling through to his connection to the UFC, fight sports in particular have shaped the way he approaches politics. To discuss this journey, Jacob Jarvis is joined by Tom Kludt, a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, who recently wrote a p…
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Unrested Minds: A Teen’s Journey Through ADHD and Sleep
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Education Incorporated headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, is a trailblazing educator in South Africa with an unwavering drive for growing young people holistically, as well as the belief in effective teacher training and effective pedagogical implementation. In this third episode in the ADHD and Sleep series, you'll hear the heartfelt and eye-opening s…
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Whatever happened to the promise of social media? What started as a buzzing digital town square now feels like a ghost town overrun with fake news, A.I. slop and disinformation. LBC tech correspondent Will Guyatt joins Natasha Devon to ask: Is social media dying – and what could possibly take its place? • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to https://i…
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Why are we so obsessed with the end of the world?
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From ancient Mayan prophecies to the QAnon faithful awaiting the next biblical storm, humanity has never been able to resist a good apocalypse. Today in The Bunker, Gavin Esler is joined by Tom Phillips, author of A Brief History of the End of the F**king World, to talk about asteroid anxiety, finding community in chaos, and why dreaming about doom…
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Patrick Radden Keefe: From the New Yorker to the bookstore to the screen
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Patrick Radden Keefe is a writer and investigative journalist known for books such as Chatter, Say Nothing, and The Snakehead. His work has been recognized with the National Magazine Award, the National Book Critics' Circle Award, and the Orwell Prize for Political Writing. The New York Times named Say Nothing one of the 20 best books of the 21st C…
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No limits? – Can China and Russia's friendship last?
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, two of the world’s most powerful autocrats, are cosying up to each other in a bromance that could have seismic consequences. Today in The Bunker, Dr. Elizabeth Wishnick, expert on Sino-Russian relations and senior research scientist in the China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division at CNA, joins Chris Jones to l…
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390: Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder w/ Greg Lilly
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In November 1945, James Newton, a young World War II veteran, was shot four times—twice in the back—in his room at an Abingdon, Virginia boardinghouse owned by Helen Clark. She would soon stand trial for his murder, as speculation swirled about the true nature of their relationship. Was she a protective, motherly figure trying to prevent Jimmy from…
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Here’s looking at EU, Keir – Start Your Week with Alex von Tunzelmann
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Keir Starmer is hoping for positive news from an EU summit this week. What can we expect to see and what could block any sort of “deal”? Plus, we look at the latest from elections in Europe and news from the US, as Trump makes more horrible plans for the world. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to https://indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. L…
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Burn Hollywood Burn – Will Trump save or kill the movie business?
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Trump’s plan for Hollywood isn’t really a plan, yet. He claims to want to boost the film industry – but will he revive it or wreck it even more? As he talks about tariffs on movies coming into the US, we try to pick apart what he actually means. Daniel Bessner, historian, journalist and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, joins Alex von Tunze…
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Where is Reform UK getting its money from?
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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK seems to be going from strength to strength – and running in politics isn’t cheap. So where are they getting their money from? Seth Thévoz speaks to Peter Geoghegan, author of the Democracy for Sale substack, to discuss where the cash is coming from and how it’s being raised. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bun…
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Why Keir Starmer is wrong about immigration
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Keir Starmer’s migration speech has sparked a backlash – from across the political spectrum and for various reasons. Do we have a “problem” with migration – and what does the PM actually think he’s solving? Gavin Esler speaks with migration policy expert and campaigner Zoe Gardner to unpack what’s really going on, what circumstances are impacting t…
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#016 The Power of Storytelling | Authentic, honest, and credible stories win trust
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In this episode of the Aprio Voice, Aprio’s Head of Digital, Thomas McLachlan talks with Aprio consultant, Alan Arguile, to explore the power of storytelling in shaping messages that resonate with varied target audiences. Together, they unpack how well-crafted narratives can capture attention, build trust, and deliver impactful messages to all stak…
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To close off season two of Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations, we bring you a compilation of some pieces you didn't hear from Mary Kennedy, Mary McAleese, Sharon Shannon, Diarmuid Gavin, Heather Humphreys and Marty Morrissey. Produced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television and Media. Proudly sponsored by the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. Hosted…
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From the Archives: Marilu Henner Chooses Joy
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Actress Marilu Henner is known for a lot of things, from her groundbreaking role as Elaine Nardo on Taxi to her New York Times bestselling books on health and wellness to her amazing, nearly one-of-a-kind memory. But what shines through in every story, joke, and answer she gives Alec is her positivity and joy. Henner is someone who, at every turn, …
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Inside the US trade deal – “Britain got extorted… but in the least worst way,” with Dmitry Grozoubinski
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Keir Starmer presented the US/UK trade deal as a jobs-saving triumph. Badenoch claims we were “shafted”. What’s the real picture? Will car, beef and ethanol (?) exports to the US make a difference to our economy? Why are the people who demanded Brexit so furious that we’ve signed exactly the sort of deal Brexit was supposed to facilitate? And while…
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S03 #147 Unmasking Generations | FROM BABY BOOMERS TO GEN BETA
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Global Trends in Business, Culture, and Society. As generational shifts continue to shape the global landscape, understanding the unique characteristics and influences of each generation is key to navigating changes in business, culture, and social norms. While workplace dynamics with Gen Z currently dominate discussions, emerging insights suggest …
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Unwelcome to the UK? — Start Your Week with Gavin Esler and Ros Taylor
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Labour is announcing a raft of new immigration rules to “toughen up” in what is being branded a “crackdown”. What are they announcing and what will it mean? Ros Taylor and Gavin Esler discuss the latest proposals. Plus, they look at the latest from Ukraine peace talks and ask what Trump is getting up to this week. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to …
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389: A History of Axe Murder w/ Rachel McCarthy James
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Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology―one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as early humans used the axe to chop down trees, hunt for food, and whittle tools, they also used it to murder. Over time, this particular use has endured: as the axe evolved over centuries to fit th…
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Our new show CRIME SCENE – Armed Response – What happens when police shoot a suspect?
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Try the latest edition of our new podcast where ex-Met Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe and former Mirror editor Alison Phillips bring you the truth about true crime. On this episode: When police shoot dead a suspect the consequences are huge. But how is the decision to shoot to kill made? Is firearms policy fit for purpose? And is it right that the…
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