Best Golden Triangle Podcasts (2025)

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The Golden Triangle: From opium to meth 13:01

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The Golden Triangle takes part of its name from its location on the border of three countries: Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Gold refers to "black gold" – or opium – which has contributed to the wealth of the region since it was first produced there in the 19th century. The CIA popularised the name Golden Triangle in the 1970s, when drug trafficking…

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127: Inside the Golden Triangle of Product, Brand, and Demand - with Surbhi Agarwal, 25+ Year Tech Executive | REPLAY EP 76 46:56

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Originally published on August 26, 2024 This replay features the wonderful Surbhi Agarwal, 25+ year industry vet and former CMO at Applied Intuition. We talked about her path from engineering to product marketing to the CMO seat, what really changes when you leave companies like Intel and Google for a fast moving startup, and why she builds marketi…

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Boston Blackie: Star of the Nile 07/14/1944 28:37

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Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, which aired from 1944 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled "Star of the Nile.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Marseille mourns one of its own during a silent march for Medhi Kessaci 13:30

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It was a murder that shocked France and alarmed the government. Mehdi Kessaci, the younger brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci, was shot and killed in broad daylight on November 13th in what authorities believed was a warning to silence Amine. Thousands joined a silent march in Marseille to pay tribute to the slain 20-year-old. Our guest, F…

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Pat Novak for Hire: Jack of Clubs 02/20/1949 29:44

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Choice Classic Radio presents Pat Novak for Hire. The series aired from 1946 to 1948 on KGO Radio and in 1949 on ABC Radio. Today we bring to you the episode titled "Jack of Clubs.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band 05/17/1945 (Harwicke & Currie) 31:24

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Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Adventure of the Speckled Band.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Ukraine: Compromise or Capitulation?, Epstein & the MAGA rebellion, G20 45:52

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It’s been a week that’s seen Ukraine brace for a fourth winter of war as President Zelensky shores up support amid reports of a secret 28-point peace plan involving territorial concessions and military cuts — a proposal blasted by European allies — while rolling blackouts, relentless strikes, and a corruption scandal trigger calls for a no-confiden…

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‘Every Swede has a role to play in our total defence concept’: Swedish Civil Defence Minister Bohlin 11:32

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“Everyone has a role to play”, those are the words of today’s guest Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Sweden’s first minister for civil defence since 1947. Bohlin has become a key figure in Sweden’s evolving security landscape, as threats against Europe are rapidly increasing by the day. Grey zone aggression – covert actions that fall short of open military confl…

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'Stranger Things', Kim K's TV and 'Dangerous Liaisons' reimagined: November's biggest shows reviewed 12:32

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This month brings the end of an era as "Stranger Things" returns for its fifth and final season. Meanwhile, Ryan Murphy's "All's Fair", starring Kim Kardashian, in her first leading role has united critics in calling it a catastrophe, with The Guardian dubbing it "fascinatingly, existentially terrible". Plus, a provocative new French series "Seduct…

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China's fury over Japan's Taiwan remarks: Cancelled flights, concerts and seafood ban 12:21

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We analyse the renewed tensions between China and Japan, who have been locked in an escalating diplomatic row. The spat was set off by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion earlier this month that Japan could respond militarily in the scenario that China attacks Taiwan. The dispute has led Beijing to cancel Japan-bound flights, suspend concert…

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The price for peace in Ukraine: EU countries urged to plug €135bn gap for war-torn nation 12:46

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As 2025 draws to a close, the European continent is facing the most pressing of problems: how to raise financial support for Ukraine, almost four years into Russia’s full-blown invasion. Kyiv’s financial resilience is eroding and thanks to an unpredictable Trump administration questioning the cost of collective defence, Europe is now faced with sho…

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The woman who invented the rape kit; so why did a man get credit for it? 12:18

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Annette Young talks to Pagan Kennedy, the journalist who uncovered that a woman originally invented the rape kit, even though a man had long been credited with the idea. Also, as we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, a victory of sorts for the survivors of the late convicted pedophile, Jeffrey Epstei…

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‘Quiet, piggy!’: Why press-idential decorum matters 13:03

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A day after referring to a Bloomberg reporter as "piggy", US President Donald Trump unleashed a new round of insults at another female reporter, this time ABC's White House correspondent Mary Bruce. This week's guest on FRANCE 24's media show Scoop is Steven Herman, the former White House bureau chief for Voice of America and author of "Behind the …

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The Golden Triangle: From opium to meth 13:01

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The Golden Triangle takes part of its name from its location on the border of three countries: Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Gold refers to "black gold" – or opium – which has contributed to the wealth of the region since it was first produced there in the 19th century. The CIA popularised the name Golden Triangle in the 1970s, when drug trafficking…

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Egyptian students in Russia pressured to join army or leave 5:12

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Russia has long been a preferred destination for students from across Africa seeking affordable higher education. In 2023, Russia estimated that 32,000 students from the Middle East were living in the country — nearly half of them Egyptian. But in recent months, controversy has erupted in Egypt following the publication of a YouTube video that show…

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Will Trump and Mamdani play nice? 5:14

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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 21, 2025: First, a high-stakes meeting is looming in Washington as Donald Trump prepares to host New York City’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, after months of trading insults. In Britain, a damning Covid-19 report condemns the “toxic and chaotic” culture inside Boris Johnson’s No. 10. And in France, a surprisin…

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Sherlock Holmes: In Flanders Field 05/14/1945 30:01

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Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “In Flanders Field.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Challenges facing the World Bank today: High debt, low aid and slow growth 13:16

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The World Bank was created in 1944 with a simple mission: to finance reconstruction post-World War II, a mandate that later evolved into reducing global poverty and fostering development. Over the decades, the mission has broadly stayed the same, but the methods have evolved – often through trial and error. Charles Pellegrin speaks to Axel van Trot…

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A cultural stroll through Paris with writer Amanda Sthers and singer Keren Ann 15:34

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This week on Paris des Arts, author and filmmaker Amanda Sthers joins us to discuss her latest novel, "C", in which she explores the transformation of a couple while also portraying a France stripped of nuance, obsessed with identity issues and the rise of extremism.By FRANCE 24 English

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Across Africa : Flexing continent's specific perspective for 'The General History of Africa' 13:30

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A weekly round-up of stories from across the continent with Georja Calvin-Smith. African scholars update a monumental book that sets out the continent's global contribution across thousands of years. Also, South Africa's household help sector is in a mess. About 400,000 jobs have disappeared in the sector over the last 5 years. And reports mount of…

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Across Africa: UN chief shocked by global indifference and impunity of Sudan's war 15:09

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In this edition: The UN's humanitarian chief says he is shocked by the world’s indifference to the devastating toll of the war in Sudan, after visiting the ravaged region of Darfur. Also, in Madagascar, authorities have unveiled an enormous 300-kilogram emerald reportedly found inside the palace of the recently toppled president.…

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Nigerian court convicts separatist leader Kanu on terrorism charges 15:43

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In tonight's edition: Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has been convicted in Nigeria on terrorism charges. Also, as US President Donald Trump says the United States will do more to help end Sudan's civil war, millions of children scarred by the conflict continue to grapple with deep psychological and emotional trauma. And in Senegal, as the go…

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‘Protecting Israel’s image’: X disabled Hebrew translation on posts, claims Grok 5:49

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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok says it has disabled automatic translation on Hebrew posts, citing a surge in mistranslated expressions that made content appear more inflammatory to those who do not speak the language. The move effectively prevents non-Hebrew speakers from easily accessing translated versions of such content, and X users reacted with f…

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Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 goes on sale as French wine producers face mounting challenges 7:18

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It's the third Thursday of November, which means this year's Beaujolais Nouveau has gone on sale. Massively popular in the 1980s, the wine has seen its sales fall sharply in recent years. The French wine sector as a whole is struggling, amid climate change, trade tensions and declining demand.By FRANCE 24 English

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The Shadow: The Death Triangle 12/12/1937 28:35

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Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, which aired from 1937 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Death Triangle.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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US-Russia framework to end Ukraine war: Plan for peace or capitulation? 40:21

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Ukraine is facing yet another major challenge in its fight to preserve its borders, its land and its people. The military battle continues as it has since 2014, intensifying sharply in 2022. The latest challenge is the emergence of a new US-Russia framework to end the war – a proposal that has left observers perplexed and many Ukrainians stunned. T…

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US artists launch nationwide ‘Fall of Freedom’ protest against rising censorship 12:34

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In this episode of Arts 24, we look at "Fall of Freedom" – a nationwide wave of performances, readings and public art events as artists across the United States mobilise against mounting censorship and political pressure on cultural institutions. Hundreds of theatres, museums, and libraries are taking part on November 21 and 22 in what organisers c…

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The Beaujolais Nouveau: What is it really worth? 5:46

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Every year, on the third Thursday of November, French wine producers release the year's Beaujolais Nouveau, a young red wine from the eponymous Beaujolais region. This year's vintage is said to be of nice quality, offering a light and elegant flavour – despite unstable weather. Jon Bonné, author of “The New French wine”, tells us everything we need…

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Mother and son duo perform American jazz classics in Paris 6:18

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Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald are synonymous with the golden era of jazz and blues in the United States; symbolic not only of a musical high point, but also of a point in time where racial segregation forced artists to seek more welcoming fanbases. For many black American artists, France was an easy pick; its love affair with jazz…

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Inside the French legal machine 6:55

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This week, we take a step back from the news to focus on a French institution we talk a lot about in the news: the justice system. This might sound like a snooze fest but it is actually very interesting and useful because we talk about the justice system and the courts and trials all the time. We take a look at how it works and walk you through som…

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The Falcon: TCOT Burning Bridges 06/01/1952 29:59

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Choice Classic Radio presents The Falcon, which aired from 1943 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "TCOT Burning Bridges.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Squid Game: The Challenge S2 with Dash Katz, Perla and Dajah 1:01:06

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Dash Katz is in his mother era! Dash shares the inside scoop behind the most jaw dropping moments from Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 like Player 100’s fatal ball drop, Eric’s fake baby-on-the-way, and the diabolical moves that made great tv. Plus, Dash shares which player had a secret twin! Dajah and Perla join Chris Burns to talk about how th…

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Ep 141, Motley Crue : Too Fast For Love 57:03

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As the boys drive into the Motley Crue Special Series, they start with the 1984 debut album Too Fast for Love!!! www.goldenmojoent.com www.ko-fi.com/goldenmojoent As always find us on all your favorite streaming sites Linktree https://linktr.ee/thegoldenimage80s Follow us on our social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000922…

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Dangerous Assignment: Smash Alien Smuggling Ring 08/13/1949 29:31

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Choice Classic Radio presents to you Dangerous Assignment, which aired from 1949 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Smash Alien Smuggling Ring.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Broadway Is My Beat: The Pablo Molari Murder Case 06/30/1951 29:51

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Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Pablo Molari Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Nero Wolfe: The Dear Dead Lady 11/03/1950 29:54

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Choice Classic Radio presents Nero Wolfe, which aired from 1950 to 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Dear Dead Lady.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Dragnet: The Big Gone 11/30/1954 26:12

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Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Gone.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Richard, Diamond Private Detective: The Tom Waxman Bombing Case 06/26/1949 29:45

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Choice Classic Radio presents to you Richard Diamond Private Detective, which aired from 1949 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Tom Waxman Bombing Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Life at Stake Matter 06/21/1959 19:53

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Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which aired from 1949 to 1962. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Life at Stake Matter.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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The Whistler – “The Weakling” (1942) | Old Time Mystery Radio 29:29

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Step back into the Golden Age of broadcasting with fully restored and professionally remastered episodes from the most iconic radio shows in history. Each episode is sourced from authentic public domain collections, enhanced for clarity, depth, and warmth, and presented exactly as audiences first heard them decades…

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The Shadow – “The House of Fun” (1938) Old Time Mystery Radio 25:00

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Step back into the Golden Age of broadcasting with fully restored and professionally remastered episodes from the most iconic radio shows in history. Each episode is sourced from authentic public domain collections, enhanced for clarity, depth, and warmth, and presented exactly as audiences first heard them decades…

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The Saint: Greed Causes Murder 10/29/1947 24:49

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Choice Classic Radio presents The Saint, which aired from 1945 to 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Greed Causes Murder.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio

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Choice Classic Radio presents The Falcon, which aired from 1943 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Case of the Happy Hoodlum.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!By Choice Classic Radio