Best Lewis Vickers Podcasts (2025)

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How did Volodomyr Zelensky’s choice of clothing spark a $200 million bet and an online rebellion? 7:50

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How Ukraine’s president, Volodomyr Zelensky, sparked a $200 million dollar crypto bet and an online rebellion through his choice of clothing. Writer: Bex Sander Producer: Katie Gunning Host: Ada Barume Editor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What does the Afghan data leak mean for the 18,000 people on the list? 7:42

2d ago7:42

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In 2022, a UK Special Forces official accidentally leaked the names of over 18,000 Afghan nationals, British special forces operatives and MI6 agents, putting thousands of lives at risk if the information fell into the wrong hands. Writer: James Tapper Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Ada Barume Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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718 Jim - The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade (with Shelley Fisher Fishkin) | Mark Twain's Dreams 1:39:04

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In this episode, Jacke talks to eminent Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin (Was Huck Black?: Mark Twain and African-American Voices) about her new book Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, which sheds new light on the origins and influence of Mark Twain's beloved yet polarizing figure. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the recent …

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Why are sportswomen facing more abuse than ever? 6:59

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Women’s sports stars are receiving more abuse than men, but can’t afford to leave social media. The interview with Katie Boulter is from BBC Sports. Writer: Jessica Hayden Producer: Amalie Sortland Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Photography: Alex Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why is Trump splitting with MAGA over Epstein? 7:49

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President Trump has spent his political career promoting conspiracy theories for electoral gain, now he’s trying to shut down one of the most enduring of the lot. Writer: Fred Harter Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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717 Einstein and Kafka (with Ken Krimstein) | Dr Johnson Helps a Friend (and Changes the Course of Literary History) | My Last Book with Fernando Pessoa Expert Bartholomew Ryan 56:41

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It's an action-packed day at the History of Literature! First, Jacke recounts the story of Dr. Johnson racing to the aid of his friend, the playwright Oliver Goldsmith, whose landlady was threatening him with debtor's prison. Naturally, the great critic and dictionary author Johnson found a very literary way to help. Then Jacke is joined by author …

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What next for pro-Gaza protests? 7:04

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Since the government proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, dozens of people across the country have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, for allegedly supporting the group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why are rape cases collapsing? 6:46

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Hundreds of victims and witnesses are walking away from rape cases before they reach trial. Writer: Jon Simpson Producer: Ada Barumé Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why did Elon Musk’s Grok praise Hitler? 7:04

9d ago7:04

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X’s, formerly Twitter, chatbot Grok has been churning far-right sentiments. Writer: Stephen Armstrong Producer: Amalie Sortland Executive producer: Matt Russell Photography: Joe Mee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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716 Icelandic Folk Legends (with Dagrun Osk Jonsdottir) | John le Carre at the Bodleian 1:01:28

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Since the first permanent settlers landed there more than a thousand years ago, Iceland has been perhaps the most unique and enchanting place in all of Europe. How fitting, then, for its people to have developed unique, enchanting, and captivating stories involving hidden people, trolls, ghosts, sea monsters, and more. In this episode, Jacke talks …

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How do you fight mosquitos with mosquitos? 7:25

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Scientists in Hawaii are using drones to drop millions of genetically modified mosquitoes across the archipelago, with the hope that it will help protect animals on the brink of extinction. Read Benji Jones' article on why mosquitoes are being dropped from drones in Hawaii HERE Read more about the charity - Birds, Not Mosquitoes - HERE Writer: Case…

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Why did Christian Horner leave Red Bull’s F1 team? 7:47

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Formula One’s longest serving team principal has been sacked. Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Casey Magloire Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Photography: Joe Mee Additional Production: Poppy Bullard and Amalie Sortland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Does Donald Trump support Ukraine? 7:58

14d ago7:58

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After unexpectedly pausing military aid to Ukraine last week, the US administration has once again reversed its decision. Writer: Nina Kuryata Producer: Ada Barumé Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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715 How Did George Eliot and the Victorians Respond to Climate Collapse? (with Nathan Hensley) | People at Museums Are Losing Their Brains! | My Last Book with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas 1:12:12

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What does it feel like to live helplessly in a world that is coming undone? If you're alive in 2025, you are probably very familiar with this feeling - and if you'd been alive in the age of Victorian literature, you might have felt that way too. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Nathan K. Hensley about his book Action without Hope: Victorian L…

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Could this be the end of police racial profiling in France? 7:28

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Europe’s top human rights court ruled that French police unfairly targeted a French citizen of African descent during a stop and search. Writer: Serena Cesareo Producer: Serena Casareo Host: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Can Labour reduce obesity rates? 7:07

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The NHS is undergoing a revolution, with health secretary Wes Streeting determined that his new 10-year plan launched last week will shift NHS care from hospitals to neighborhood health centres. Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas Producer: Matt Russell Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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714 The Real Charles Dickens (with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas) | Dickens and the Theatre 1:25:00

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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) led one of the most colorful and interesting lives of any author. But while many of us are familiar with his unforgettable characters and fantastically successful novels, we often don't know the details of his difficult early life, his success as a reporter, his troubled marriage and suspected relationship with another w…

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The real Salt Path 10:29

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Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is very different Writer: Rebecca Moore with reporting from Chloe Hadjimatheou. Producer: Rebecca Moore Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Ceri Thomas Hosted on Acast. Se…

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What happened in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial? 9:25

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The 8-week trial has concluded and the former media mogul has been found guilty of two federal charges and is now facing time in prison. Writer and producer: Casey Magloire With reporting from Stephen Armstrong. Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Photography: Joe Mee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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713 The Odyssey (with Daniel Mendelsohn) | The History of Literature Podcast Tour! 1:34:43

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Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest surviving works of literature - and yet, somehow, it can also feel like one of the newest. The inventive narrative structure, complex hero, and surprisingly modern themes still feel fresh, thousands of years after the poem's genesis. In this episode, Jacke talks to author and translator Daniel Mendelsohn about h…

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Why did so many Labour MPs oppose the welfare reform bill? 8:29

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This week the government passed its planned welfare reforms in the House of Commons, despite a sizable backbench rebellion. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How did Budapest Pride become a once in a generation protest? 7:01

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Around 200,000 people attended Budapest pride, defying Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ban on the event. Why did Pride become the focus of anti-government protests? Writer: Phoebe Davis Host: Casey Magloire Photography: Alex Jones Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Could AI mean the end for influencers? 6:58

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Last week, a six-hour livestream hosted by an AI-generated influencer drew 13 million views and generated $7.5 million in sales for Baidu- a Chinese tech company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The man behind Tattle Life unmasked 8:28

24d ago8:28

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The founder of the gossip website is now known. Is this a victory for those targeted by the site? Writer: Rachael Healy Producer: Ada Barumé Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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712 Shakespeare's Greatest Love (with David Medina) | New Play About Shakespeare's Collaboration with Marlowe 59:46

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He might be the greatest writer about love that the world has ever known. But as is so often the case with Shakespeare, the biographical record raises as many questions as it answers. How often did Shakespeare fall in love, and with whom, and what happened? Who was Shakespeare's greatest love? In this episode, Jacke talks to David Medina about his …

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Why is Jeff Bezos' wedding sparking protests in Venice? 8:27

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Amazon’s billionaire founder is taking over the city for his wedding to Lauren Sanchez. Writer: Stephen Armstrong Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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711 How Does Literature Handle Atrocities? (with Bruce Robbins) | My Last Book with Hemingway Expert Alex Vernon | Who Will Come to Jacke and Emma's Party? 1:13:28

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For millennia, literature has represented humanity at its finest. Over the same period of time, human beings have been committing the worst acts of mass violence imaginable. How have authors addressed these atrocities? Have they shown an ability to look at their own nation with the critical eyes of a stranger? And if so, have works of imagination p…

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Will the victims of grooming gangs ever get justice? 7:29

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The UK government has launched a new inquiry and national criminal investigation into the sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs. Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Will France’s new powers stop small boat crossings? 7:11

29d ago7:11

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The French authorities will soon have new powers to intercept small boats carrying asylum seekers across the English Channel, even if they are already at sea. Writer: Serena Cesareo Producer: Serena Casareo Host: Tomini Babs Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Can one woman’s legal victory change the future of fossil fuels? 7:37

30d ago7:37

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After years of courtroom battles, campaigner Sarah Finch won a landmark Supreme Court case that could reshape how the UK approves oil, gas and coal projects. Writer: David Taylor Producers: Poppy Bullard Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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710 Weird and Wonderful Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome (with Paul Chrystal) | A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT | Two Listeners Follow Their Dream (And Create Something Amazing) 1:00:09

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It's another action-packed episode! First, Jacke relays the story of a long-time listener who worked some mundane jobs before becoming an artistic bookmaker. Then Jacke talks to author Paul Chrystal about his work diving into lesser-known ancient texts for his book Miracula: Weird and Wonderful Stories of Ancient Greece and Rome. And in between, Ja…

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What could happen next after the US bombed Iran? 9:43

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Donald Trump ordered the strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran early Sunday morning. He said the US entered the war to stop the threat from “the world’s number one state sponsor of terror”. Writer: Stephen Armstrong Producer: Rebecca Moore Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See …

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Will Trump bomb Iran’s nuclear fortress? 8:30

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Could Donald Trump order a strike on Iran’s underground nuclear site using a bunker-buster bomb – and what might the consequences be? Writer: Stephen Armstrong Producers: Jonathan Lewis and Poppy Bullard Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What’s really in your can of tuna? 6:00

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The UK eats hundreds of thousands of tonnes of tuna every year but not all of it is legally or sustainably caught. Writer: James Tapper Producer: Ada Barumé Host: Andrew Butler Episode photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How much energy and water does AI use? 7:06

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Artificial intelligence is changing our lives and our world at an astonishing pace, but its hunger for data is matched by its need for energy and water. Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why is Benjamin Netanyahu striking Iran? 8:19

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What does the escalating conflict in the middle east mean for Iran, its regime and hopes for a new nuclear deal with the US? Writer: Poppy Bullard with additional reporting from Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magiore Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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709 Black American Humor (with Damon Young) | The Greatest American Joke Ever Told? 1:31:52

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DAMON YOUNG (⁠What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays⁠) is a Pittsburgh writer and humorist. In this episode, Jacke talks to Damon about his work editing and writing an introduction for That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor, which emphasizes how and why Black American humor is uniquely transfixing.…

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Why are physician associates attracting so much controversy? 7:49

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With findings of a government review on the role of physician associates expected any day now, what is the role, and why are some doctors so concerned about safety? Writer: Rachael Healy Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Claudia Williams Episode photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Has Rachel Reeves ended austerity? 8:23

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week set out the government’s spending plans for the next three years, committing billions of pounds to some departments, while significantly cutting others. She told MPs they were her “choices” - but are they the right ones? Writer: Cat Neilan, The Observer’s Whitehall Editor Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Tomini Babs …

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What’s behind Trump’s show of force in LA? 6:22

1M ago6:22

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After small-scale protests over immigration raids erupt in Los Angeles, President Trump deployed the National Guard and later, the Marines. Writer: Stephen Armstrong Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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708 Science Fact and Science Fiction (with Keith Cooper) | AI Discovers a Work of Ancient Philosophy and Dreams Up a Reading List 1:11:01

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For decades, writers and filmmakers have imagined worlds where characters can do things like watch a double sunset (on Tatooine, of course), or stand among the sand dunes of Arrakis, or gaze at the gas-giant planet Polyphemus from the moon Pandora. But even as works like Star Wars, Dune, and Avatar have enticed us with their fictional renditions of…

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Why Musk’s aid cuts will outlast his time in government 6:54

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Elon Musk may have left the Trump administration and fallen out with the president. But amidst all the noise over the breakup of their bromance, Musk’s plan to claw back billions in foreign aid is quietly making its way through Congress. Writer: Serena Cesareo Producer: Serena Casareo Host: Claudia Williams Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted …

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Is burning waste the answer to the UK’s energy needs? 6:38

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The government is planning on building a new generation of incinerators to generate electricity - including one on England’s renowned Jurassic coast. Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas Producer: Karla Patella Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What's really going on with England's Lionesses? 7:38

1M ago7:38

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England’s women’s football team heads into the Euros without three key stars. Writer: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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707 Emile Zola (with Robert Lethbridge) | Graham Greene's Only Ghost Story | My Last Book with Irina Mashinski 1:00:42

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For years, listeners have been requesting an episode devoted to the French novelist, journalist, playwright, and public intellectual Émile Zola (1840-1902). In this episode, Jacke talks to author Robert Lethbridge, whose new book Émile Zola: A Determined Life presents a comprehensive exploration of the life, work, and times of the celebrated French…

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How to hack Mount Everest 7:04

2M ago7:04

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A group of climbers has sparked debate over cheating in mountaineering after scaling Everest and returning to London in just 5 days - with the help of xenon gas. Writer: Jess Swinburne Producer: Serena Cesareo Host: Casey Magloire Photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bottom trawling: fishing’s dirty secret 6:29

2M ago6:29

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David Attenborough’s new documentary Ocean has put bottom trawling in the crosshairs of environmental activists. Clips in this episode are from David Attenborough’s new documentary film, Ocean. Writer: James Tapper Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Is Britain ready to shift to a war footing? 6:44

2M ago6:44

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After years of peacetime under-investment in defence, the UK government is vowing to shake things up. It says civilians can no longer ignore the rising risks. Writer: Cat Neilan Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Tomini Babs Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Is this the end of disposable vapes? 6:00

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As rates of vaping continue to rise across the UK, a health and environmental crisis is unfolding. Will the banning of single-use vapes in the UK turn the tides on their environmental cost? Writer: Jess Swinburne Producer: Karla Patella Photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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706 Living with Jane Austen (with Janet Todd) | A Listener Changes His Life | Bored Parents 1:12:23

2M ago1:12:23

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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Jane Austen's novels make us wish she was our friend. She wouldn't be just any old friend: she'd be the sharpest and wisest, the one we turn to in a crisis, the one who understands our flaws and helps us see our blind spots. As we navigate the perils of love and life, she'd be the friend who gently point…