The modern world with its security and traffic cameras, cell phone video and social media makes it hard for a vampire to kill in privacy. As more and more vampires disregard the need for discretion, breaking the sacred rule, the Council must decide how to make examples of the worst offenders while restoring the faith in the few governments and authorities aware of their existence. It's time to resurrect an ancient tradition of .... The Game.
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Join filmmaker Roger Michell (Notting Hill) as he discusses his film "Hyde Park on Hudson." In June 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Bill Murray) and his wife Eleanor (Olivia Williams) host the King and Queen of England (Samuel West and Olivia Colman) for a weekend at the Roosevelt home in upstate New York—the first-ever visit of a reigning English monarch to America. With Britain facing imminent war with Germany, the royals are desperately looking to FDR for support.
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Perfectly normal friends Roger Anderson and Michel Bigelow test the limits of both their fandom and friendship by watching every episode of Super Friends and discussing the madness they have witnessed.
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Directors take to the stage to share their experiences of working at the National Theatre, featuring Danny Boyle, Sam Mendes and Richard Eyre who discuss productions including Frankenstein and King Lear.
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By making the world a more beautiful place, Artemis Speaks interviews writers and artists from the Appalachian Region of the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. This is a time we need to write and make art for the sake of healing our souls and enriching our communities. This podcast is a production of the Artemis Journal, a charitable organization now 43 years old and has evolved to be an all inclusive yearly journal with essays, poetry and art.
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This podcast is designed to bring together patients, providers and policymakers to have purposeful conversations about health and the issues that impact access to care and health outcomes.
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Jessie Ware hosts a podcast about food, family and everything in between, direct from her very own dinner table. With a little bit of help from her chef extraordinaire mum Lennie, each week guests from the worlds of music, culture and politics drop by for a bite and a bit of a natter. Oversharing guaranteed. Produced by Alice Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Across the Divide explores the intersection of the faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel. Hosted and produced by a group of Palestinians and Americans, the podcast provides a space for thoughtful and critical conversations with theologians, scholars, and activists about the situation in Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith, justice and peacemaking. Support our work at https://patreon.com/acrossthedivide
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Why are some places affected by violence and disorder while others enjoy peace and stability? From the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts, “Root of Conflict” analyzes violent conflict around the world, and the people, societies, and policy issues it affects. We meet with leading experts to discuss what can be done to create more peaceful societies. This series is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts at the Harris School ...
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“Dissidents and Dictators” is a podcast dedicated to bringing listeners stories and analysis from those on the frontlines of the fight for democracy. Hosted by Casey Michel and Elisha Maldonado, the podcast features democracy campaigners, investigative journalists, artists, musicians, scholars, and many more targeted by authoritarian regimes around the world. Guests share their personal histories and how they’ve dedicated themselves to standing up to dictatorship. Mixing news, commentary, an ...
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Explore the Pinnacle of hospitality with "Luxury Leaders," a podcast that offers insights into the luxury hotel industry's top minds.
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A great creative idea can come from anywhere, at any time. The trick is – knowing how to spot it. Cirque du Soleil is widely known as a beacon of creative thinking. For decades, they’ve thrilled audiences with imaginative, interdisciplinary live experiences drawing creative inspiration from art, science, nature, philosophy, and the magic of everyday life. Cirque du Sound is a brand-new podcast from the creative minds at Cirque du Soleil. It’s an immersive sonic trip exploring the creative id ...
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Says Who Sports cuts through the media noise and manufactured controversy to deliver for fans authentic, smart, and candid analysis of college and professional sports. The podcast is hosted by John Dauphin, who has interviewed and written about numerous sports legends including Bob Knight, Bobby Bowden, Roy Williams, and Roger Clemens. Dauphin believes sports media has become a mess, a rush by reporters to the digital finish line in a desperate search for clicks, with little regard for truth ...
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We have Irish acting royalty joining us this week - star of the stage, Killing Eve, Fleabag, Harry Potter, Star Wars, the list is endless - it's the incredible Fiona Shaw! Fiona is in the midst of promo for 2 films, Echo Valley and Hot Milk, and she found time to join us for a spot of brunch at mum’s. We heard about life between London & New York (…
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Criminal Governance in Brazil | Benjamin Lessing
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1:00:53In this episode, Professor Benjamin Lessing unpacks the dynamics of organized crime and informal governance in Brazil. He discusses how extra-legal organizations operate as alternative authority structures—stepping into the vacuum left by weak state presence. Traditional law enforcement often fails to dismantle them, requiring innovations in policy…
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We have the wonderful Michelin star chef, and owner of La Gavroche, Michel Roux Jr joining us for lunch this week. Mum was surprisingly calm considering she was cooking for a double Michelin star chef, but Michel even got involved and guided her through the fish cooking! We heard all about Michel’s military training in his teens, his dad cooking fo…
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The Intersection of Faith and Tourism in Palestine
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1:15:43In this episode, the finale of the Touring the Holy Land Series, Jen has a conversation with Saleem Anfous. As they reflect on the tourism series as a whole and the importance of these conversations in the current context, Saleem shares from his experience as a tour guide in Palestine and Across the Divide’s producer. Saleem reflects on the opportu…
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‘Kia ora!’ to our next guest, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern. We caught up with Jacinda at the start of her book tour, and chatted over another delicious Ixta Belfrage recipe. We hear about how her aunt Marie got her into politics, making her favourite plum sauce, meeting world leaders, learning how to fillet fish from her hus…
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Rethinking Power in Action with Bryan Carey - Faith&Activism #5
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1:04:29In this episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer speaks with Bryan Carey, a peacebuilding consultant and the Director of International Peacebuilding at Peace Catalyst International. Drawing on his years of experience living in post-conflict Bosnia, Bryan reflects on the theological and practical shifts needed within Christian communities to …
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We’re back in the UK, and we have an acting legend joining us this week - it’s Jason Isaacs! Jason had already been in touch earlier in the week to apologise for ‘being a vegan who doesn’t like vegetables’! But no bother! We cooked up a storm and we love a challenge. And Jason more than made up for it with his excellent table chat; we heard about w…
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The Privilege and Responsibility of Christian Pilgrimage in the Holy Land with Mae Elise Cannon- Touring the Holy Land #7
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55:39In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land Series, Jen has a conversation with Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, the executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace. Mae shares some of her transformative experiences traveling and leading trips in Palestine-Israel. She unpacks the role that privilege plays when foreigners travel to the region, empha…
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It’s the last episode of our New York series 💔and we’re going out with a bang with legendary Late Night host and SNL icon Seth Meyers! Seth popped over to the hotel for breakfast, catered by the fabulous Buba’s Bureka (and some Breads bakery babka too!) We covered everything from SNL, Broadway musicals, his love of Chinese food, pet goats, lockdown…
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It’s week 3 of our NYC series and we’re certainly not having a day off, it’s acting legend Matthew Broderick! Star of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Producers, The Lion King, and so many more, Matthew is a born and bred New Yorker so it was meant to be! We got details of his morning coffee routine, sharing the milk with his cat, what it was like wor…
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This week for our NYC series we have the star of stage and screen, Broadway legend - and newly Tony nominated - Jonathan Groff joining us! Fresh from opening night of his brand new - and already 6 time Tony nominated - show Just In Time, Jonathan joined us at The Standard High Line for lunch. We heard all about what it’s like playing the iconic Bob…
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Beyond Borders in Palestine-Israel: Immersion as a Tool for Transformation with Jer Swigart- Touring the Holy Land #6
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1:01:15In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land Series, Jen has a conversation with Jer Swigart on immersive peacebuilding in the context of Israel-Palestine. In this conversation, Jer discusses the complexities of Christian tourism in Israel and Palestine, highlighting its role as a propaganda tool that often neglects the realities of the local commu…
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Congo in Crisis: History, Minerals, and Power | Eduardo Montero
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44:38This episode explores the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo through the lens of historical legacies, regional dynamics, and international interests. Our guest, Professor Eduardo Montero, introduces the current crisis and its deep roots in colonial exploitation, institutional fragility, and unresolved tensions from past conflicts.…
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Table Manners takes on Manhattan! For our NYC series, we’re serving up the wonderful Selena Gomez and her gorgeous fiancé (and good friend of the podcast) Benny Blanco! Recorded live from the glorious Boom Bar at The Standard High Line hotel, Selena & Benny told us all about their first date in LA, the recipes Selena learned from her nana, wedding …
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We have CEO and entrepreneur Emma Grede joining us for lunch this week. She is the star of both Dragons’ Den & Shark Tank, and also co-creator of Skims, Good American & Safely (all created with the Kardashian family!). Over a delicious Ravinder Bhogal chicken dish, Emma taught us the details of her Thanksgiving ham recipe, talked about cooking and …
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We have Emmy & BAFTA winning actor Martin Freeman joining us for dinner this week! And he may have a filthier mind than me! In the midst of rehearsals for his new play, mum served up a delicious Ginger Pig lamb with an array of gorgeous sides for Martin. We heard all about his love of musicals (especially West Side Story), how he nearly became a pr…
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Witnessing Injustice through Holy Land Tours with Sara Williams- Touring the Holy Land #5
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1:03:52In this episode of Touring the Holy Land, Jen has a conversation with Sara Williams about the power dynamics of narratives surrounding the Holy Land and the emergence of solidarity tourism among American Christians. Sara shares a shift she has observed in her research from traditional pilgrimage models to a focus on witnessing marginalized communit…
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Chat show legend Jonathan Ross and his fabulously talented and fantastic screenwriter daughter, Honey Ross join us on the podcast this week! I whipped up an Ixta Belfrage prawn lasagne, mum made a lemon curd roulade, and we settled down to hear some amazing stories from the brilliant duo. Jonathan told us all about his infamous halloween parties, H…
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The Call to Palestinian Liberation with Rev. Dr. Sari Ateek – Faith & Activism #4
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56:26In this episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer engages in a conversation with Rev. Dr. Sari Ateek to explore how theology, identity, and justice intersect in the life of a Palestinian Christian leader. They discuss Sari’s journey from Israel/Palestine to leading St. John’s Norwood Episcopal Church in Maryland, his commitment to inclusivity…
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This episode features Professor Roger Myerson, Nobel Laureate (2007) and Professor at the University of Chicago. We discuss the war in Ukraine through his on-the-ground experience and academic expertise. Professor Myerson reflects on the political, social, and technological shifts he has witnessed since the war began. The conversation examines how …
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She’s here to spice up our lives, we have the icon that is Geri Halliwell-Horner joining us this week! Geri is a Spice Girl, author, actress, and singer - there’s nothing she can’t do! Over lunch we heard about the time she met Nelson Mandela, winning Star Baker on Bake Off, her love of the Tudors, collecting snails as pets, living with George Mich…
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Beyond Tourism: A Palestinian Approach to Justice Pilgrimage with Michel Awwad- Touring the Holy Land #4
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53:57In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen has a conversation with Michel Awad on the current state of tourism in Palestine-Israel and the challenges posed by mass pilgrimage tourism, which often disconnects visitors from the local community. Awad emphasizes the crucial role of church leaders in promoting a more balanced and informed …
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We have two guests this week, Food critic - and Queen Camilla’s son - Tom Parker-Bowles, and his podcast co-host and wine expert, Henry Jeffreys. Their new podcast ‘Intoxicating History’ delves into the origins of all types of alcohol, and Henry dug out a few bottles of wine from my wine cupboard to pair with our meal! We chatted about growing up w…
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We likey, it’s our next guest - Paddy McGuinness! The Bolton born comedian, actor and presenter joined us for lunch to celebrate the release of his upcoming TV series. Over a roast chicken, Paddy told us that Northerners always love their food to be swimming in sauce, how he was getting tips from Sir Chris Hoy for his charity bike ride last year, h…
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Tourism & the Biblical Archaeology Industry with Raphael Greenberg- Touring the Holy Land #3
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1:04:58In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen has a conversation with Raphael Greenberg, an Israeli archaeologist focused on the political implications of archaeology in Israel/Palestine. Raphael shares his personal journey into archaeology, highlighting the intersection of science and politics, particularly in the context of Israeli-Pal…
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We have actor, presenter, and national treasure Danny Dyer round for lunch this week. Mum wondered who would out swear each other over the meal, but we were both on our best behaviour! We learned about his close relationship with playwright Harold Pinter, his love of his mum’s shepherds pie, his thoughts on being related to the royals, his plans to…
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Christian Advocacy for Global Justice and Liberation with Rev. Amy Graham- Faith & Activism #3
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53:43In this episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer has a conversation with Rev. Amy Graham about the transformative power of faith in driving justice and activism. They discuss Amy’s journey from West Virginia to co-founding The District Church in Washington, DC, and how her experiences in social work, pastoral ministry, and advocacy have shap…
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Episode 36: The Best of Says Who Sports, Season 1!
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1:04:05It's been a year since the first episode of Says Who Sports in March of '24...fast time. Strong guests galore, including numerous legends, have joined Says Who Sports to share their observations and insight. So, we at SWS thought it fitting to put together a "greatest hits" collection of guest quotes and anecdotes to highlight the first season. Fro…
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Behavioral Science to Conflict Mitigation | Rebecca Wolfe
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51:52This episode features Professor Rebecca J. Wolfe, senior lecturer and Executive Director of International Policy & Development at the Harris School of Public Policy. Drawing on her extensive experience designing conflict prevention and violence reduction programs worldwide, Dr. Wolfe explores how behavioral science can be leveraged to mitigate conf…
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Episode 8: #8 Scott Roby - President of Pacifica Hotels
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53:37In this episode of Luxury Leaders, host Brandon Stone sits down with Scott Roby, CEO of Pacifica Hotels, to discuss his journey in hospitality, leadership philosophy, and vision for the company. Roby, who recently celebrated his 90-day mark as CEO, shares how he was recruited by Pacifica through a chance LinkedIn connection, leading to a consulting…
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The History of American Protestant Pilgrimage in Palestine with Stephanie Stidham Rogers- Touring the Holy Land #2
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57:26In episode 2 of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen talks with historian Stephanie Stidham Rogers about the history of Protestant pilgrimage in Palestine. They discuss the historical context and cultural influences in the 19th century that shaped the phenomenon of Western Christian tourism in Palestine. Stephanie explains how American Protestants…
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We have a Grammy legend on the podcast this week, 11 time winner, it’s singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile! Brandi schlepped to New Cross from Windsor where she was staying with her best friend, Sir Elton John. She is about to release a brand new album with Elton, and we heard all about how the album came about - and that the entire process was filmed…
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This week we have the absolutely gorgeous chef and cookbook writer, Jake Cohen joining us for lunch. The Native New Yorker - known for his delicious bakes - came over to bring us a special pud fresh from his upcoming cookbook. Jake told us all about the amazing NYC food scene and what restaurants to try, that he studied wine in Bordeaux, and he rev…
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Episode 35: Sarah Thomas, Longtime NFL Official, Visits with Says Who Sports
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54:32NFL Official Sarah Thomas, who worked Super Bowl LV and has been in the league for a decade, visits with Says Who Sports to share her thoughts on a variety of topics, including the Philadelphia Eagles blowout of the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Thomas says that, aside from Super Bowl-specific preparation, NFL game officials prepare for bat…
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We have the ‘Baroness of the Riverside’ on the podcast this week, the legendary Ruthie Rogers of the River Cafe in London. I made Ruthie Marbella chicken for lunch, and she brought a delicious trio of River Cafe puds for us to taste - including the iconic Chocolate Nemesis! Ruthie knows absolutely everyone and we loved hearing all her stories of th…
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Stories from Holy Land Tourism- Touring the Holy Land Series #1
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24:32In this episode, Jen kicks off the "Touring the Holy Land" series by telling some important stories that are entangled in Holy Land tourism. She takes us back to the dawn of Christian pilgrimage to Palestine in the 4th century CE, and highlights some of the dominant narratives in the American Christian Holy Land tourism industry today. This episode…
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This week we have an absolute mega star on the podcast, the gorgeous Zoe Saldaña! Fresh from her Golden Globe win for Emilia Pérez, we sat down for brunch to chat about everything before she heads off to the BAFTAs & Oscars later in the month. We heard all about her growing up in the Dominican Republic and learning to cook from her grandma, how Emi…
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Today’s guest is Ann Goethe, a prolific writer known for her poetry, novels, musicals and plays, including operas. She is a recipient of The Virginia Arts & Humanities Prize and has served as a Fellow at the Sewanee Writer's Conference. Ann co-founded several initiatives, including ReNew The New, Giles Political Action, and the Giles Early Educatio…
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Iqrit: Reclaiming a Palestinian Christian Village- Faith & Activism #2
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55:56In this episode of theFaith and Activism series, Abeer has a conversation with Amir Toumie about the enduring struggle to reclaim Iqrit—a small Christian village whose residents were forcibly displaced in 1948. They discuss the legal and social fight for the right of return, the unique role of faith in sustaining the community’s hope, and how Iqrit…
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Episode 34: Michele Tafoya, Four-Time Emmy-winning Sports Reporter, Talks with Says Who Sports
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48:56Michele Tafoya, who was the sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football from 2011-22 and worked five Super Bowls and multiple Olympics for NBC, including the poolside reporter role during Michael Phelps’s last Olympics at Rio in ’16, joins Says Who Sports to discuss a variety of topics, including the upcoming Super Bowl, the intensity of an NFL…
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Paths to Reconciliation | Sergio Jaramillo Caro
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52:08This episode explores strategies for finding consensus between the government and rebel insurgencies. We spoke with Sergio Jaramillo Caro, former High Commissioner for Peace in Colombia, who led the secret negotiations between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas, culminating in the Final Agreement in 2016. He discusses strategies for p…
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Christian Zionism Series Finale - Christian Zionism #10
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1:06:34For the series finale, Jen Maidrand joins Daniel Bannoura for a live recording where they discuss the series and answer questions from the audience.Apologies for some of the technical difficulties. This was our first livestream, but we'll make sure this won't happen in future streams. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon mon…
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We get to see a legend’s True Colours on the podcast this week! We joined the powerhouse hitmaker Cyndi Lauper for lunch in central London and mum cooked up some borscht especially for the occasion. It was a total honour to hear Cyndi’s stories; we learnt how she grew up in the same house as her whole extended family, how she would play tricks on h…
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Steadfastness of Palestinian Christian Young Adults with Beth Seversen - Faith&Activism #1
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38:33In the episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer speaks with Dr. Beth Seversen about her research on Palestinian Christians young adults navigating discrimination and their resilience and sumud. In the extended conversation for our Patreon supporters, Beth also shares more about cultural sensitivity in activism. To access this extended conver…
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2025 is our year of the Oscar & BAFTA nominees, and this week we have this years 'Best Supporting Actress' nominee Felicity Jones joining us for lunch. Felicity is currently starring in The Brutalist which is absolutely phenomenal, and she told us all about how the beautiful film came together. We discovered the Birmingham born actress is very supe…
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Casey and Elisha speak with Mark Clifford, author of a new biography of jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai, about Beijing's brutality, the future of Hong Kong democracy, and how Jimmy became the face of a movement. They also talk about Jimmy's wide-ranging culinary tastes - and some of the most memorable meals Jimmy enjoyed before prison…
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Episode 33: Mark Floreani, Co-founder/CEO of FloSports, Visits with Says Who Sports
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42:04Mark Floreani, Co-founder and CEO of FloSports, joins Says Who Sports to discuss the sports media company’s commitment to coverage of sports, athletes and events with strong fan bases he believes had been previously underserved in the sports media marketplace. From exclusive coverage of the Chili Bowl Nationals, the signature event in Dirt Midget r…
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We have documentary legend, Louis Theroux joining us for dinner this week. After getting a puncture on his bike cycling round to Clapham, we sat down for a 3 course dinner served up by mum which included her famous chicken soup. We heard all about when he lived in a brothel, his love of spaghetti hoops and evolving from fussy eating, being born in …
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A Rabbi Critiques Christian Zionism with Rabbi Brant Rosen - Christian Zionism #9
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1:03:27In the penultimate episode of our Christian Zionism series, rabbi Brant Rosen discusses his journey out of Jewish Zionism and his thoughts about the war in Gaza. For the rest of the conversation rabbi Rosen discusses Christian Zionism and the harms that he, as a Jewish person and a rabbi, sees in this sort of problematic and harmful Christian suppo…
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Elani Spencer, Youth Poet Laureate,Artemis
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31:41Elani Spencer is a 19-year-old poet based in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born and raised in Rochester, NY, and currently attends Hollins University where she is pursuing a bachelors of art in Creative Writing and a minor in Business. She is Roanoke’s first ever Youth Poet Laureate, and she has appeared at many local art events, in newspaper articles…
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