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You can download the entire audio course on our website: www.linguaboost.com Boost your fluency in Russian with LinguaBoost! Each lesson contains useful everyday phrases related to a specific topic. You’ll learn the language in context, not just isolated words. All material is translated and spoken by native speakers.
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Learn Russian in a natural and engaging way! If you already understand Russian but struggle to use it in real conversations, Russian in Context is for you. Each episode helps you grow your vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence through real-life topics, clear explanations, and slow, natural speech. I’m Ina, your Russian teacher from Belarus — the hometown of Marc Chagall. After more than 10 years of teaching languages in Germany, I created Russian in Context to make learning Russian ea ...
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Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. State of the World w ...
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An international chat show on the politics, history, current events, and peoples of the Slavic world, sponsored by The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and Clements Center for National Security. Whether you're a Slavophile, a foreign affairs junkie, or simply a curious mind, The Slavic Connexion offers insightful, accessible, and even fun discussions on the sprawling region in the context of our hyperconnected world. "It's not typical Te ...
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A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I described to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe. New series on the Interwar Years 1918-1945 begins 18th July 2025 Hosted on Acast. ...
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The Naked Pravda

Медуза / Meduza

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Meduza’s English-language podcast, The Naked Pravda highlights how our top reporting intersects with the wider research and expertise that exists about Russia. The broader context of Meduza’s in-depth, original journalism isn’t always clear, which is where this show comes in. Here you’ll hear from the world’s community of Russia experts, activists, and reporters about issues that are at the heart of Meduza’s stories and crucial to major events in and around Russia.
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The Global Jigsaw

BBC World Service

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Looking at the world through the lens of its media. Think of us as your media detectives, helping you get past the propaganda and misinformation. The Global Jigsaw comes from BBC Monitoring, which tracks, deciphers and analyses news media in 100 languages. We reach across multiple time zones, from China and India, to Iran, Africa and Latin America. We watch Russian state TV around the clock, giving unrivalled insight into the evolution of Kremlin propaganda. But propaganda is just part of th ...
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If you care about Ukraine, you are in the right place. I try to provide unique insights that help you understand the context. Just listen to ONE episode, and if you like it, subscribe. To support my effort, you can: Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Support me directly at PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes or Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dr.gerdes
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Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation and the world in less than ten minutes. From national security to culture, economics to politics, Erick distills the noise into clarity—cutting through the spin with conviction, context, and a clear-eyed view of where t ...
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From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity ...
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ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily. Key topics of recent episodes include the Donald Trump administration, DOGE, Tesla, insurance costs, recession risks, egg shortages, DeepSeek, neo-Nazis, Putin and Xi, solar batteries, the jobs market, anti-Semitism, a ...
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Kristen R. Ghodsee reads and discusses 47 selections from the works of Alexandra Kollontai (1872-1952), a socialist women's activist who had radical ideas about the intersections of socialism and women's emancipation. Born into aristocratic privilege, the Ukrainian-Finnish Kollontai was initially a member of the Mensheviks before she joined Lenin and the Bolsheviks and became an important revolutionary figure during the 1917 Russian Revolution. Kollontai was a socialist theorist of women’s e ...
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World Class

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University

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Podcast from the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) at Stanford University, featuring Director Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia. Mike and our scholars dive into critical international issues, offering insights into the history and context of the biggest stories in the news.
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Off Script

The Telegraph

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From "wokeness" to cancel culture, the culture wars are in full swing. In this series of no-holds-barred long-form interviews, The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton sits down with world-leading commentators to unpick them. New episodes on Fridays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast and conversation where we take time to explore different parts or our world and the forces affecting them. Walter Givhan, a retired Air Force General and the President of the Alabama World Affairs Council hosts Speaking Globally which brings together expert voices from around the globe for conversations about culture, context, and issues that matter.
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HISTORIES GREATEST This Day in History: The Stories That Shaped Our World Histories Greatest is a daily podcast that takes you on an immersive journey through time, highlighting the most remarkable events, achievements, and turning points that occurred on this very day throughout history. Each episode, your hosts dive into fascinating stories from around the globe, unearthing the pivotal moments that changed the course of human civilization. From groundbreaking scientific discoveries and tec ...
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As background to the Turkish National Struggle, this episode describes the events in the Caucasus Mountains in World War One, - conflict between Russia, the Ottoman Empire, the Germans, and nationalist groups of Georgians, Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Separately I talk about Greece's involvement in World War One. Picture: Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany a…
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•Caribbean Controversy: The Pentagon confirms another U.S. strike on a suspected drug boat, but insiders question whether the targets are really traffickers. A key Central Command leader resigns in protest and the fallout may land on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. •Ukraine and Russia: President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zel…
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After a gloomy day on the geopolitical front, Ukraine has delivered a devastating counterstrike that flips the narrative completely. In just 24 hours, Ukrainian forces obliterated a major Russian oil depot, blew up a key ammunition stockpile, and watched as a Russian Su-30 fighter jet was destroyed — reportedly by Russia’s own air defenses. ***** T…
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Episode 326 The world’s first major climate tipping point has been triggered. The decimation of warm water coral populations caused by rising temperatures is now irreversible - passing the point of no return. The global consequences of widescale coral dieback could be catastrophic, so experts are sounding the alarm. But is anyone listening? A man w…
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A Ukrainian drone revolution is underway — and it could change the war forever. With new AN-196 Liutyi drones and swarms of low-cost FPVs striking deep inside Russia, key targets are already burning. Oil depots, weapons factories, and even Moscow’s critical infrastructure are now within reach. But there’s one question that could decide everything: …
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•Democrats Block Military Pay: Senate Democrats vote for the 10th time to keep the government shut down and against paying U.S. troops. The president vows to fund the military anyway, daring Democrats to challenge him in court. •Wall Street Jitters: Markets tumble as regional bank loans come under scrutiny, echoing 2008 fears of a hidden financial …
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Russia’s economy is in deep trouble — and the warning signs are everywhere. The ruble is collapsing, inflation is surging, and the Kremlin is burning through its financial reserves to keep the system afloat. Moscow’s desperate attempts to stabilize the currency, prop up state-owned industries, and fund its war in Ukraine are taking a severe toll on…
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Tesla boss Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire after his net worth surpassed $500 billion this month. But is there a problem with the concentration of so much wealth in the hands of so few people and what is it doing to our societies? Today, Professor Carl Rhodes, author of Stinking Rich: The Four Myths of the Good Billionaire, on…
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Ukraine just launched some of its most devastating strikes of the war — hitting Russian oil refineries deep inside enemy territory and crippling part of Moscow’s energy network. In response, the Kremlin targeted Ukraine’s power grid in a wave of drone and missile attacks that left cities in darkness. Meanwhile, the front lines themselves are shifti…
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In this latest episode of the OIES Electricity Programme podcast, Dimitra Apostolopoulou speaks with Sarah Montgomery, CEO and Co-Founder of Infyos, about the critical role of energy storage in achieving net zero. Building on Sarah’s recent presentation at the OIES annual Energy Transition event in June, the conversation begins with a deep dive int…
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In a deeply personal postcard from NPR’s Emmanuel Akinwotu, we go the funeral of his venerated grandfather in Nigeria. It was a huge celebration of life, with music and dance. However, the family was confronted with extortion and exploitation at the gravesite. It’s an all too common occurrence, one that amplifies the grief of many Nigerians. Learn …
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•Judge Halts Trump’s Federal Layoffs: A progressive federal judge temporarily blocks the administration’s government-wide firings, pausing more than 4,000 layoffs across eight agencies. •Pentagon Scare Abroad: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plane makes an emergency landing in the UK after a cracked windshield mid-flight. •CIA Targets Venezuela…
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Good news is pouring in for Ukraine after the latest NATO Ramstein conference, and it’s shaking the geopolitical landscape. Allies delivered some of the strongest commitments yet — from new air defense systems and long-range weapons to expanded training programs, increased financial support, and deeper integration with NATO’s command structure. The…
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Just days ago, Donald Trump declared we were in the midst of the historic dawn of a new Middle East. But already the peace plan is in doubt, with the US president warning Hamas will be disarmed, perhaps 'violently' if the group fails to do so on its own. Today, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian-American and senior fellow with the Atlantic Council…
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Ukraine is hitting harder — and deeper — than ever before. In the city of Pokrovsk, Russian armored columns are being smashed in devastating assaults, with tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and troop carriers destroyed before they can even reach the front lines. But the battlefield is only half the story. Far behind Russian lines, Ukrainian long-r…
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In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Anders Hove talks to Dimitra Apostolopoulou about her latest paper co-authored with Rahmat Poudineh titled “The complex challenge of coordination in liberalised and carbon-constrained energy systems”. The discussion highlights how the growing number of actors—from large transmission operat…
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Nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees held in Israeli prisons were released into Gaza and the occupied West Bank as part of phase one of the ceasefire deal. All 20 surviving Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas after spending more than two years in captivity in Gaza. We hear reaction from Gaza and Tel Aviv. Learn more about sponsor messag…
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Ukraine’s arsenal may soon take a massive leap forward. Western allies are weighing the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles from Germany and Tomahawk long-range missiles from the United States — weapons that could dramatically reshape the battlefield. With their ability to strike deep inside Russian territory, destroy command centers, and cripple lo…
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•25 Years of Marriage: Erick marks his silver anniversary with humor before digging into how leadership, markets, and manufacturing all rely on long-term commitment, just like marriage. •Hamas Defies Peace Plan: Despite returning several hostages, Hamas refuses to disarm and rejects President Trump’s Middle East peace framework. Erick explains the …
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Why did the government cave to pressure over its superannuation tax changes for the richest Australians? The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed two major changes in response to critics, introducing indexing on the $3 million threshold and dropping a plan to tax unrealised gains. He says the government’s new plan achieves the same objective in maki…
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Ukraine’s latest wave of deep strikes on Russian oil infrastructure is proving devastating — not just to Moscow’s fuel supply, but to its ability to sustain the war. From refineries and depots to transport networks, these precision attacks are draining Russia’s logistics and crippling its military machine. The result: mounting casualties, collapsin…
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So a lot of things were happening diplomatically today, but some of these things were just downright cringy. I'll show you the cringiest moments here in this video. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal:…
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The war between Israel and Gaza is officially over. Period. Trump takes a victory lap at the Knesset and is awarded Israel's Highest Peace Prize. Palestine got 2,000 prisoners released and all of Israel's hostages are now released. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplain…
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Russia’s war plan is unraveling — and the cracks are showing. As Putin grows more desperate, Ukraine’s alliances with the West are deepening in ways that could change the entire course of the war. From new military aid and strategic partnerships to shifting public opinion across Europe and the United States, this is the story of how Russia’s aggres…
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•Historic Peace in the Middle East: President Trump returns home after a landmark trip to Israel and Egypt, hailed by world leaders for brokering peace and securing the release of Israeli hostages. •Market Recovery & China Relations: Stocks rebound after confusion over China’s export policies. What looked like a trade war threat turns out to be reg…
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A special episode all about the future of space exploration, recorded in front of a live audience at the Royal Society in London. Earlier this year, the Royal Society published ‘The Space: 2075 report’, which recognises the huge changes we’re seeing in space exploration, and urges for action to be taken to make sure the next 50 years of activity in…
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The kiwi, an adorable flightless bird from New Zealand, is disappearing, largely because of invasive species brought to the country’s islands by humans. So New Zealand has set a goal of exterminating rats, possums and other invasive animals that threaten the country’s biodiversity. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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Donald Trump says the war is over. And with the US president now in the Middle East to continue peace talks, there is great hope he’s right. Today, Jonathan Panikoff, director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security initiative at the Atlantic Council, on the release of the hostages and what needs to happen next to ensure the war has ended for good. F…
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Ukraine has struck one of Russia’s most strategically important oil depots in Feodosia, Crimea — for the third time. This isn’t just another drone strike. It’s a calculated campaign aimed at crippling Moscow’s fuel supply lines, disrupting logistics to the front, and exposing just how vulnerable Russia’s military infrastructure remains even deep in…
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We all know Donald Trump is wealthy, but how much richer has he become since returning to the White House at the start of the year? That’s a question the ABC’s Americas Editor John Lyons posed to the president last month, in a testy exchange that ended with one word from Trump: ‘quiet’. Today, John Lyons on his Four Corners investigation into Donal…
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