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Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po ...
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Political Reporter Ian Donnis moderates a spirited discussion on local politics. Heard every Friday morning during Morning Edition on The Public's Radio. You can subscribe to the Political Roundtable podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed into your podcatcher of choice.
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A podcast where creatives across mediums give us insight into the weaponry of their art. Join your hosts Tommy Franklin and Andrew Benda as they offer a nuanced way of discussing the intersection of arts and activism with our fearless guest artists. Special Menu Productions creates content that we believe in, indiscriminate of form or medium. We're sure we want to do this! Subscribe/follow today wherever you get your podcasts! You can support our show financially by clicking the support sect ...
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People of the Pod is an award-winning weekly podcast analyzing global affairs through a Jewish lens, brought to you by American Jewish Committee. Host Manya Brachear Pashman examines current events, the people driving them, and what it all means for America, Israel, and the Jewish people.
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This podcast dives deep into uncovering hidden truths and controversial stories in politics, religion, and society. With a focus on exposing corruption within institutions like the church, state, and schools, it explores topics such as money laundering, sex trafficking, and the exploitation of children, aiming to shine a light on the darker sides of power. Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqUxisCbZ_Hjn3CZawp1eg?sub_confirmation=1
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Consecrated Combat is a Catholic podcast hosted by Cody and Logan that trains men and families for spiritual warfare under the banner of the Immaculata. In a world at war for souls, we refuse to sit on the sidelines. We fight with rosaries in hand, hearts consecrated to Mary, and eyes fixed on Christ the King. Each episode dives into spiritual battle tactics, Marian devotion, the saints, sacramentals, and how to live Catholic truth with boldness in a hostile world. No fluff. No compromise. J ...
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Join photographers Antonio M. Rosario and Ward Rosin for tips and insights that will take your photography to the next level. Topics range from candid street photography to nature and landscapes as Antonio and Ward reflect on lessons learned, providing practical tips you can immediately apply to your own photography. Also, you'll hear great interviews from working photographers.
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It’s TIME! To lift our hands as the word of God lift our hearts! It's another test coming your way and you need the tools to pass it. Grab you weapon of choice which is the word of God and fight! God bless you as you desire more of Him! Grab your dose of monthly Teaching, Inspiration, Motivation, and Encouragement as you travel through life on your Christian journey. The topics and scriptures shared are in relation to health and wellness, goals, relationships, business and everyday living. L ...
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Risk cannot be eliminated, disasters cannot be prevented and you cannot purchase your way to an insulated life. You can identify, codify, judge and mitigate risk in your professional and private life. Non-apocalytpic evidence-based risk and preparedness education, for individuals, families, solo-entrepreneurs, businesses and communities. Your host, Dr. D is a veteran, professor, author and entrepreneur. No one is coming to help, so you and you alone are responsible for your outcomes. The cho ...
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Answers to your questions on wilderness bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life
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My story begins in Harlem N.Y.C February 1978, the year Hip Hop was born. I was trained in all 4 elements. By the age of 12 I was an expert in the art of djing. Mastering in back spinning, beat juggling, and transforming. Producing blend tapes in the 90’s led to my next stage in hip hop development; Beat making. The MPC2000XL became my weapon of choice. 70’s soul records became my ammunition and the world became my target. After getting the snakes and the leaches off of me I can now for the ...
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Welcome to The Cheer UP! Podcast – Your Journey to Joy Starts Here! Hosted by Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell, this is where you'll find real hope, relentless encouragement, and the kind of joy that outlasts the storm. “These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 KJV) Life’s battles don’t disappear—but neither does Christ’s victory. Whether you’re wrestling with anxi ...
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My Name Israel Mofalesi I like to Learn, Create, and Share. Love is my only Weapon of choice. This Podcast is created to learn from others and share with others. Make sure to Subscribe, like, Follow, and provide criticism where needed. Itunes Subscribe-: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/learn-the-hustle-podcast/id1316808234?mt=2 SoundCloud -: https://soundcloud.com/yisraelight Stitcher -: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=159066&refid=stpr I drop new Lessons and experiences every week. Connec ...
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The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is a national, non-profit educational organization founded in 1982. The oldest and largest consumer organization advocating the institution of vaccine safety and informed consent protections in the mass vaccination system, NVIC is responsible for launching the vaccine safety and informed consent movement in America in the early 1980's. Think Globally; Act locally! Join us at NVICADVOCACY.ORG & Visit NVIC.ORG today! Your health. Your family. Your ...
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Each week Deviants The Clintoris, The Guch, and The Devoslack retrospectively review a movie per episode. We have topics such as: Casting Director: we review the actors for the film and discuss whether someone else may have been a better choice. Script Doctor: analyzing bits of the story and coming up with ways that could have made a more interesting story (if possible). It’s Just so Ridiculous! which is where we showcase things in this film that just made no damn sense. The Kim Coppola Awar ...
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Welcome! If you're looking for plant-based inspiration, you've come to the right place! This podcast is here so you don’t have to feel alone on your plant-based journey. You'll hear from individuals who have taken the leap to go plant-based, why they did it, the struggles they faced, their words of wisdom for you, and how they're thriving now.
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A podcast for entrepreneurial women: founders, builders, changemakers shaping the world we live in. Women entrepreneurs, investors and startup ecosystem enablers share their stories, knowledge, fears and failures, moments of growth, and pieces of advice. With these conversations, we want to inspire more women to build their own businesses and shape the world we live in. Podcast Host: Darya Kamkalova
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The best story you'll hear all week, told by the people who lived it. This podcast is no longer in production.
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This podcast consists of a series of messages through the scriptures. Unlike other podcasts however the emphasis is on those who have experienced being rejected and believe they have been disqualified from the love of others and even God. In other words, they are the Samaritans of today. Here in these fewpodcasts, you will meet those who society has shunned and hear how Jesus responds to them and to you. Episode 1) The Scandalous Woman, 2) The Castaways, 3) The Shut In, 4) The Condemned, 5) ...
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Hey y’all, As a former “City Girl” or party lover someone that was heavily into the worldly pleasures which were all lies from the devil to keep me living in sin until God delivered me from his hands and now I live a righteous life that is pleasing to Christ. Jesus has taken me from culture to Christ so I influence other lost souls and steer his lost sheep's back to their Shepard who is Jesus Christ- the way, the truth and the life! He has been calling me for a while, however, I was ignoring ...
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Send us a text Pugilism was an art, the settling of disputes with honour and integrity. We didn’t kick somewhen when they fell, we asked if they had enough and if so, we helped them up, dusted them off and headed to the bar to resume our drinks. Simple life, we all understood the rules and the rationale, an almost egalitarian time. The human animal…
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Even as Western countries band together to condemn Israel’s actions, aid remains at a trickle and the war is expanding into a central-Gazan city. We ask how the horrors might end. As with many technologies before it, many worry artificial intelligence will ultimately dumb down its human users; will it? And why so many American men are injecting tes…
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Will the Epstein Files Break MAGA? (plus your calls)
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We start with the Epstein files and take plenty of calls on various subjects. The Adam Miller rant: https://bit.ly/44ZHGO6 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Land of the rising shun? Immigration and Japan’s politics
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The Liberal Democratic Party, which has dominated the country’s politics for seven decades, just got a pasting at the polls—again. We ask why staid politics are getting swiftly messy. Iceland is a NATO member in a volatile region; at last it must consider raising its own army. And the tricky balance of company culture, job satisfaction and working …
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9/11 Were No Planes in the Sky? Kobe's Odd Coincidences
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How Many Planes Hit the Buildings? | Kobe Bryant Odd Coincidences 🎙️ Watch Part I: https://youtu.be/yOo-MwNzTp0 🎙️ Watch Part II: https://youtu.be/mpL_VMAFOMI ❗Warning: All that is just THEORIES. Allegedly. Fairy tales. 🏆 Subscribe to my channel: https://bit.ly/4926kPy 🎁 Become a member and support my work: https://bit.ly/4iK6DTx 0:00:01 Intro 00:0…
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The ships are down: Houthis resume strikes
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Once again, commercial vessels sailing in the Red Sea are being attacked. Our correspondent explains why Houthi rebels, an Iranian-backed militia in Yemen, have regrouped. The islands of Tuvalu are sinking. Now Australia is offering residents the world’s first “climate visas”. And remembering Dutch agronomist Simon Groot. Listen to what matters mos…
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From Broadway to Jewish Advocacy: Jonah Platt on Identity, Antisemitism, and Israel
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Being Jewish podcast host Jonah Platt—best known for playing Fiyero in Broadway’s Wicked—joins People of the Pod to discuss his journey into Jewish advocacy after October 7. He reflects on his Jewish upbringing, challenges media misrepresentations of Israel, and shares how his podcast fosters inclusive and honest conversations about Jewish identity…
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DISINVITED: Recovering From Religion and St. John's Pride
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RFR has been disinvited to participate as a vendor at the "in the park" event after the St. John's Pride parade Sunday July 20th. The reasons make no sense. [email protected] St. John's Pride website Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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Antarctica: The Cell of the Fallen Angels | Africa is "The Land of the Jews"
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Bishop Says He Has the Epstein List and Tells the Whole Truth about Africa and Jewish people 🏆 Subscribe to my channel: https://bit.ly/4926kPy ❗Watch Part I: https://youtu.be/9fyvhz4vUtE?si=XuBq7q6YreGPp4hB 🎁 Become a member and support my work: https://bit.ly/4iK6DTx 🚀 Time codes for your convenience: 0:00:01 Intro 00:03:04 How can Bishop being cr…
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Gown and out: are British universities broke?
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UK universities are internationally renowned, but their finances are in a mess. Our correspondent offers a lesson in how to fix them. Why an amateur football league is thriving in China. And what Superman tells us about American foreign policy. Listeners of “The Intelligence” get 15% off our business writing and storytelling course. Visit economist…
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The bomb (part 1): were nuclear weapons inevitable?
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Where did the world’s most devastating weapon come from? In a four-part series, we go behind the scenes at America's nuclear laboratories to understand how a scientific-mystery story about the ingredients of matter led to a world-changing (and second-world-war-ending) bomb less than five decades later. Nuclear weapons have been central to geopoliti…
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In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about the challenge of photographing in new places. Antonio’s just moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and is still unpacking boxes, figuring out where to store his gear, and trying to spot what’s interesting to shoot in a much quieter environment than New York. He shares how different it feels to look for subjects lik…
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Send us a text In this encore episode of C.S. Lewis's, Screwtape Letters, we discuss letters 20 & 21, where the head demon Screwtape schools his nephew Wormwood on how to twist his humans “spare moments” into soul-snares—convince the human the schedule is his, and God's gentle interruptions will feel like theft. We unpack Screwtape's playbook again…
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The business model of the internet is built on people visiting sites to find out information. As Artificial Intelligence changes how we navigate the web, our correspondent weighs the long-term consequences. Meet Austria’s “accidental chancellor” Christian Stocker. And fancy a beach holiday in North Korea? Listen to what matters most, from global po…
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Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
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Send us a text We’re comfortable, enjoy being coddled and taken care of, whether that is by family or the government. We exist in a period of time with access to the entire knowledge of the species in the palm of our hand, yet we choose to remain stuck in place. Feel free to disagree, maybe you’re the outlier, but statistically speaking, you prefer…
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Kyiv reprieve: Trump loses patience with Putin
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For months, Donald Trump has appeared to back Vladimir Putin. Now, frustrated at the lack of a ceasefire and fed up with Russia, the US president is offering to send weapons to Kyiv. Trust-busters are investigating a whiff of price-fixing in the perfume industry. And why bilingual people may have healthier brains. Listen to what matters most, from …
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"They're Weaponizing the Weather!" (and other insanity)
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Cloud seeding is the new chemtrails conspiracy theory. We talk about weather modification, the Trump store, the Ark Encounter protest, the IRS, and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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After Thailand’s constitutional court suspended the country’s prime minister, our correspondent explains the need for fresh elections to avoid economic stagnation – and the possibility of the army stepping in. More celebrities are setting up businesses. And what the sea slug can teach us about evolution. Listen to what matters most, from global pol…
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JFK's Real Assassin, Jordan is NOT Human, Elvis Shape Shifts on Tape
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Jackie is Involved in JFK's Assassination? Elvis Presley Shape Shifts? ❗Warning: All that is just THEORIES. Allegedly. Fairy tales. 🏆 Subscribe to my channel: https://bit.ly/4926kPy 🎁 Become a member and support my work: https://bit.ly/4iK6DTx 🚀 Time codes for your convenience: 00:00:01 Intro 00:03:35 Epstein list doesn't exist 00:18:23 Royal famil…
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The Weekend Intelligence: The hunt for Austin Tice
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On December 8th, 2024, rebels swept into Damascus and ousted Syria's dictator, Bashar al-Assad. One of the first things they did was open up the prisons. Syrians who disappeared years earlier began to emerge from their grim detention cells. Would missing American journalist Austin Tice be among them? In a new three-part series on The Weekend Intell…
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#AskPaulKirtley 89 – Ration Packs vs Bush Cooking, Wildlife Encounters, Adapting to New Environments, Primitive Weapons, Knife Danglers
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In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I respond to a range of listener questions, from comparing rations with bush cooking, to sharing memorable wildlife encounters, including some close-range moments with deer, badgers, and otters. I also explore how to adapt bushcraft skills to unfamiliar environments, such as moving from the northern temperate, or …
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Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War: The Dinah Project’s Quest to Hold Hamas Accountable
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“In so many cases, as is the case of October 7, there are no direct victims who are able to speak – for the very grim reason that Hamas made sure to kill almost each and every one of them. The very few that did survive are too traumatized to speak . . . “ Shortly after the October 7 Hamas terror attacks on Israel, witness accounts emerged of women …
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At your services: Britain’s economic bright spot
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Growth is abysmal; wages are low. But seen from the outside, Britain is a great place to contract services and buy bargain-basement bonds. We explore the opportunities amid the challenges. After months of reporting, our correspondent shares what he learned about Austin Tice, a missing American journalist. And our obituaries editor remembers Jimmy S…
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Migration roots: the broken asylum system
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Immigration is a political lightning rod in part because the ageing global asylum pact is no longer fit for purpose. We examine how best to update it. As paycheques for top-notch AI researchers go stratospheric, demand for rank-and-file coders is quickly cooling. And what a gimmicky free show in London reveals about the city and the nature of moder…
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Once again President Donald Trump extended the deadline for spine-stiffening tariffs to go into effect on trading partners. We look at the effects of all the uncertainty. Brazil once dominated the world of football; we ask where it went wrong and assess the route to a comeback. And England’s historic obsession with trim, green lawns is fading (exce…
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Simplicity & Minimalism - Road to Resilience
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Send us a text A bit cheeky, yes. The point is that many roads lead to resilience, I’ve written a five part series on Substack about this, drawing a clear route to creating a more resilient and less susceptible life. However, many recent tragedies, like the flooding in Texas, reminds us of the fragility of life, how quickly it can all change and wh…
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Send us a text Hell’s Playbook for Hijacking Your Weakest Moments What if your struggles aren’t random—but a targeted demonic operation? In this hard-hitting encore episode, we rip open Letters 18 & 19 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes: Hell’s favorite attack strategy: How demons exploit your physical exhaustion, mental fog, and em…
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The French reconnection: Macron in Britain
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Anglo-French relations have not been so good since before the Brexit vote. Beneath the state-visit pageantry, though, there is much co-operation for President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss. Gangs have infiltrated many of Latin America’s mining operations—with violent results. And an ode to Britain’s Shipping Forecast, a…
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In these cruel times, how do we keep our empathy centers from becoming scar tissue? Also...the host is ranting a bit on this one. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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While Israel and Hamas officials discuss a ceasefire via mediators in Qatar, a key meeting will take place at the White House today, when Israel’s prime minister talks to the US president. Why the Chinese Communist Party is removing alcohol from official events. And remembering John Robbins, who spurned his family’s ice-cream business to be a healt…
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Kobe Helicopter Crash was FAKE & Epstein Never EXISTED
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The Entire World is STAGED. Everything is a LIE. Nothing is REAL. ❗Warning: All that is just THEORIES. Allegedly. Fairy tales. 🏆 Subscribe to my channel: https://bit.ly/4926kPy 🎁 Become a member and support my work: https://bit.ly/4iK6DTx 🚀 Time codes for your convenience: 00:00:01 Intro 00:04:00 Everything is a show 00:04:34 Kobe did not die. It w…
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After a landslide victory and promises for radical renewal, Britain’s Labour government is failing in policy and popularity. Our correspondents explain why. Nearly a year after the despotic prime minister of Bangladesh fled, an interview with its new leader on the country’s complex challenges. And why other carmakers struggle to catch up with Ferra…
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Journalist Matti Friedman Exposes Media Bias Against Israel
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How has the media distorted Israel’s response to the October 7 Hamas attacks? In this powerful conversation from AJC Global Forum 2025, award-winning journalist and former AP correspondent Matti Friedman breaks down the media bias, misinformation, and double standards shaping global coverage of Israel. Moderated by AJC Chief Communications and Stra…
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OnlyFans transformed the online porn industry by making users subscribe for adult content. Now it is rumoured to be up for sale: who might buy it? As the Dalai Lama turns 90, he has announced that he will reincarnate after his death. That will change China-Tibet relations. And how luxury fruit became the latest fashion craze. Listen to what matters…
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Send us a text As many bemoan the chaos of this decade, Dr. Steven Pinker reminds us that this is, by a significant margin, the safest and most productive age of the human species. The calamities we face are minor irritants in comparison to those surmounted by our fore fathers; we have difficulty overcoming a few degrees of warmth, let alone a host…
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Send us a text How Demons Weaponize Your Plate, Your Plans & Your Envy What if your diet, your life goals, and even your holy habits are being hijacked by hell? “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) In this encore episode, we dissect Letters 16 & 17 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lew…
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Bill baby bill: Trump’s landmark legislation
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As Donald Trump’s landmark legislation narrowly passes the Senate, our correspondent analyses the long-term political and economic consequences. Why foreign fighters are heading to the front line in Ukraine. And how congestion charging transformed the streets of New York. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and…
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Ex-vangelical Kristi Burke has been called a "Jezebel." She joins us to explain why and share her journey. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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She was once the great hope for Myanmar. Though Aung San Suu Kyi fell from grace – and now sits in jail – she still has much support. How LifeWise, a Christian group, is changing religious education in America. And what to make of butter yellow, the colour of the moment. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and …
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Ukraine: 1 Million Lives Experiment
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An Honest Conversation about the Ukraine/Russia War 🏆 Subscribe to my channel: https://bit.ly/4926kPy 🎁 Become a member and support my work: https://bit.ly/4iK6DTx 🚀 Time codes for your convenience: 0:00:01 Intro 00:02:15 What is Ukraine really like? 00:06:59 America in the eyes of an immigrant 00:12:03 The legacy of communism 00:18:37 How did the …
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"Self-discovery through a camera? I am scared to look for fear of discovering how shallow my Self is!" -- Minor White "The voyage of discovery lies not in finding new landscapes but in finding new eyes." -- Marcel Proust Antonio checks in from Lincoln, Nebraska after making the big move from Brooklyn. He shares the details of packing his life into …
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Truce believers: Rwanda and Congo’s fragile deal
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After decades of conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, last week Donald Trump brokered a truce in the Oval Office. Our correspondent analyses the prospects for a lasting reconciliation. Why Mark Zuckerberg wants to spend $14bn on an AI hiring spree at Meta. And is the manosphere dangerous or a moral panic? Listen to what mat…
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#AskPaulKirtley 88 – Adze Use in Bushcraft, Bow Drill Hearth Lifespan, Friction Firewood Seasoning, Canoe Trip Fitness, and Skills I’m Learning
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In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley, I respond to five new questions from the community. I explore the potential use of the adze in bushcraft, how long a bow drill hearth board will last, and the best wood conditions for creating fire by friction. I also discuss how to physically prepare for a Canadian canoe expedition, and finally, I reflect on som…
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Going gang-buster: we meet Ecuador’s president
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Yesterday’s arrest of a notorious gang leader is a win for Daniel Noboa. He assures our journalists he can beat back rampant transnational gangs without trampling democracy. The torrent of big geopolitical news has, perhaps surprisingly, not much moved the markets; we ask why. And the next instalment of our “Archive 1945” project revisits the found…
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R.I. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi on the state budget, economy, and his next move
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Though the 2025 General Assembly session is over in Rhode Island, all eyes remain on House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. The Warwick Democrat is a potential candidate for governor, potentially setting the stage for a three-way primary with incumbent Dan McKee and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes. Back and forth between McKee and Shekarchi over the stat…
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John Spencer’s Key Takeaways After the 12-Day War: Air Supremacy, Intelligence, and Deterrence
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John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point, joins guest host Casey Kustin, AJC’s Chief Impact and Operations Officer, to break down Israel’s high-stakes strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and the U.S. decision to enter the fight. With Iran’s terror proxy network reportedly dismantled and its nuclear program set back by years, S…
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Not-deciding factor: Iran’s supreme leader
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We examine the path of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, once a bookish cleric underrated by everyone—including himself. He has hung on to power perhaps in part by not making decisions at crucial points. Our finance correspondent looks at the shifting wisdom on how best to manage an inheritance. And why India’s addresses are so long, complex and ultimately c…
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Send us a text Ever seen a bird try to fly while chained to a rock? That’s what happens when we let the past hijack our present. In this episode, we crack open Letters 14 & 15 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes: How demons weigh you down with yesterday’s failures (like clipping a sparrow’s wings) Why God’s love is an updraft—not an …
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Western brands used to define cool and luxurious in China. No longer. Now consumers are turning to homegrown brands, some of which are becoming global tastemakers. Across Africa the Christian conservative movement is gaining ground fast—with a little help from American brethren. And why Britain is such a locus for the nuts and bolts of Formula 1. G…
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Extended Power Outage - Self Reliance vs Self Sufficiency
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Send us a text How long can you survive if the power fails? A few hours, days, weeks, months? Are you self reliant or self sufficient, maybe a combination of both? We outline the strategies for navigating an extended power loss, speak to the types of prepared individuals and the difference between the concepts of self reliance and self sufficiency.…
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