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Cosmopod is the official podcast of Cosmonaut Magazine, a project dedicated to expanding the project of scientific socialism in the 21st Century. In our feed we have a combination of podcast episodes and audio articles from our website.
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The intersection of geopolitics and theopolitics: A View from the Bunker is a weekly discussion of physical manifestations of the eternal war hosted by Derek P. Gilbert, a Christian, husband and father, and the author of the groundbreaking books 'The Second Coming of Saturn,' 'Last Clash of the Titans,' 'Bad Moon Rising,' and 'The Great Inception,' and co-author with wife Sharon K. Gilbert of 'Veneration' and 'Giants, Gods & Dragons.' Derek has been a professional broadcaster since 1980, wit ...
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The podcast for military history geeks and people with a passion for good stories.
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I will be talking about the history of Syrian refugees throughout the years up until today.
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Tracing the histories of antiquities and landmarks that have been destroyed or looted in Iraq and Syria, India and Pakistan.
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Travel and history from around the globe. We are on a mission to learn about every country in the world, but by telling you the craziest history stories from every country. ( This is not a PG podcast and life is more fun that way.) Episodes out every other Monday. email me: culturecultshow@gmail.com Instagram: @culturecultshow
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Across the world, from Europe to Asia, the Americas to the Middle East, tensions are rising between nation states. Traditional alliances and alignments are constantly evolving in the 21st century. An understanding of defence and security policy and the tides of political, social and economic changes is crucial for any informed understanding of our world. 2024 sees war in Europe and Israel, and elections in major economies, including the US, the UK, Taiwan, South Africa, and many others. Insu ...
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The story of our times told by the people who were there.
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Much of Pre-Nicene Christian history has been altered, erased and in many cases, completely fabricated. But with every episode of Pre-Nicene Perspective we take you closer to the truth through the prism of The Very First Bible of 144 A.D. Hosted by Presbyter Darren Kelama with theological assistance from MarcioniteChurch.org The original, unedited Christian canon of the first bible serves as the cornerstone on which our programming is based. Join host Darren Kelama and the PCTV team every we ...
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The More Freedom Foundation is trying to save the world every week. We’re at an odd point in history. We could be on the cusp of a new Golden Age, or we could be marching down the path to World War III. Despite the picture presented by most of our media, the world really is in great shape. The world is governed by US power and a set of institutions that have largely succeeded in bringing about unparalleled peace and prosperity. The only country strong enough to tear down this Pax Americana i ...
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Our world runs on fear. The loudest voices tell you to be afraid of anyone who’s different. But there’s another way. And it starts with each of us. Love Anyway is a podcast pushing beyond the simple narrative of “us vs them.” Join us as we explore how ordinary people from the Middle East to Mexico, from Venezuela to the US are making the extraordinary choice to love in the face of fear. Love Anyway is produced by Preemptive Love.
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A podcast from The New Arab, a leading English-language website based in London covering the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Arab and Muslim affairs around the world, bringing you news, culture, and lifestyle from these regions and beyond. Mirroring our diverse coverage, the podcast combines storytelling and news analysis to bring our listeners something familiar yet new. Visit our website for more quality journalism: www.newarab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ...
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Peace negotiations and post-conflict justice pursuits: Behind the Scenes 📹 Hosted by experienced peace negotiator and Founder of the Public International Law & Policy Group, Dr. Paul R. Williams.
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Thin End of the Wedge explores life in the ancient Middle East. There are many wonderful stories we can tell about those people, their communities, the gritty reality of their lives, their hopes, fears and beliefs. We can do that through the objects they left behind and the cities where they once lived. Our focus is on the cultures that used cuneiform (“wedge-shaped”) writing, so mostly on ancient Iraq and nearby regions from about 3000 BC to about 100 AD. Thin End of the Wedge brings you ex ...
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"World and Wars" is your passport to a riveting exploration of global conflicts with host Aditi Prasad. Discover the triumphs, tragedies, and untold stories behind history's most significant battles. The podcast offers fresh insights into socio-political dynamics, military strategies, and enduring legacies. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about global wars, this podcast provides an engaging and educational journey. This podcast is a production of Hindustan Times.
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In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this 8-part series, The Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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These are...not optimistic times for most Americans. Across the world, the dangers of climate change and the terror of creeping authoritarianism present an increasing danger to all of us. After covering this degeneration for four years, Robert Evans went looking for hope. He found it in the unlikeliest of places: Northeast Syria, in a region known as Rojava that’s become host to a feminist, anti-authoritarian revolution.When you’ve heard about these folks in the mainstream media, they’re usu ...
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The multi-award-winning, chart-topping Jewish podcast, The Forgotten Exodus, is back for season two. The world has overlooked an important episode in modern history: the 800,000 Jews who left or were driven from their homes in the Middle East and North Africa in the mid-20th century to forge new lives for themselves and future generations. The Forgotten Exodus, a limited podcast series by American Jewish Committee (AJC), explores the important lessons we can learn from this pivotal moment an ...
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100% independent podcast dedicated to covering war, civil unrest, revolutions, working class politics, organized crime, military history, extremism and more. instagram.com/rose.warfare
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History Of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria is the masterwork of one of the fathers of modern egyptology. This work, in twelve volumes, was translated from the French original, “Histoire ancienne des peuples de l'Orient classique” by E. L. McClure and published in 1903-1904. Maspero was a largely self-taught master of hieroglyphic translation. In November 1880, he was placed at the head of a French archeological mission, which developed later into the Institut Français d’Archéol ...
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Have you ever heard something about Islam that made you double take? Questions like “With our political climate, will my children be Muslim?” or “If God is the Most Merciful, why does Hellfire exist?” Welcome to DoubleTake, Yaqeen Institute's new podcast exploring Islamic topics that give us pause. Join our host Mohamad Zaoud and array of experts and scholars as they address these tough questions and topics by exploring the bigger picture through current events, pop culture, and practical ap ...
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Ithaca Bound was a podcast hosted by Andrew Schiestel that explored history and mythology in the Mediterranean Basin. From March 22, 2021 to January 21, 2022, 188 episodes were published.
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#KadalPura #History #Facts Subscribe: https://bit.ly/KadalpuraChannel உலகில் வரலாறு என்பது ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் நிகழ்ந்து கொண்டே தான் இருக்கிறது. ஆனால் ஒவ்வொரு நிகழ்வும் ஆவணப்படுத்துவது இல்லை ஆவணப்படுத்துவது அனைத்தையும் எல்லோரும் அடுத்த தலைமுறைக்கு கடத்துவது இல்லை. அதனால் எங்களது முயற்சியாக தமிழின் வரலாறு, தமிழினத்தின் வரலாறு, உலக வரலாறு, உலக அதிசய நிகழ்வுகள், மற்றும் அறிவுசார் காணொளிகள் என அனைத்தையும் உங்களது பார்வைக்கு கொண்டு வருவதற்காக கடல் புறா #KadalPura உழைக்கும்
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Harvard Islamica, the podcast of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University, explores topics related to the scholarly study of Islam and Muslim societies at Harvard and beyond.
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From the first stone tools to modern day technologies, ideas have altered the course of history time and time again. In this podcast, I discuss the influence of ideas, for good or bad, in a historical context.
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Uncover the mysteries of the past on Archaeological Context with Dr Noah. From deciphering the symbolism of tattoos found on prehistoric mummies to uncovering the heartbreaking tales behind the looting of Syria’s antiquities or the food and training habits of Roman gladiators, each episode offers a captivating exploration of the fascinating world of archaeology. Join me as we explore intriguing research from around the globe, going beyond mere objects and excavations to uncover the rich cult ...
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The Caravan Podcast provides discussions of politics and culture in the Middle East and the Islamic World with regard to the challenges for American foreign policy.
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New from Reboot, the Kitchen Radio podcast brings listeners to the table of communities from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia for intergenerational stories of community life and ritual practices from guests who are part of a rising renaissance of creative food projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Hosted by Regine Basha and Nathalie Basha, the series premieres in April 2023. Subscribe now to catch them all and be the first to know about our upcomin ...
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Branch 251 takes you to the heart of the world’s first criminal trial dealing with atrocity crimes committed by Syrian officials. Now also in Arabic! Prosecutors in the German city of Koblenz accuse two alleged henchmen of the Syrian government of crimes against humanity committed at ‘Branch 251’ detention center near Damascus. Branch 251 gives you a biweekly update on the trial. With portraits of the main protagonists. Commentary, analysis, and testimony from the courtroom. Especially from ...
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Inside Kurdistan brings insight to cultural and political developments in the Autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq for an international audience. We focus on a broad range of topics related to Kurdish culture, bringing context and coverage through interviews with experts and first-hand accounts to help provide a responsible perspective on what's happening in the region, Iraq and the Middle East as a whole.
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Middle East Eye's brand new podcast will explore the biggest stories across the Middle East and beyond.
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Book Nomad is a monthly podcast by Muslims for those who love reading, culture and the occasional tough question! Each episode, we explore a book, dive into its themes and see how it applies to our real lives and communities. Instagram: @booknomadpodcast
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The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy is proud to present Fireside Chats! These fireside chats are short conversations with Utah’s citizen diplomats who are reformulating the American worldview by bringing their global experience back home. We hope that the embers of this conversation will light a fire in you to also make the global - local.
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Go deeper into the news and current affair impacting Canada and what it means for Christians trying to make sense of it all with Context Beyond the Headlines podcast. We sit down with people who have first-hand experiences to get their perspectives on how changes to society will affect Canadians and how the church can play a role in walking alongside the most vulnerable. Host Maggie John tackles how faith intersects with everything from abortion, decriminalization of drugs, reconciliation, h ...
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WW2's Forgotten British Cavalry and The Battle for Syria (1941)
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I bet like me you thought tanks and armoured vehicles had replaced Britain’s horse mounted cavalry after WW1. Well, we were wrong. Imagine this: in 1939, Britain still had a number of cavalry regiments that hadn’t been mechanised. . . They still rode horses and carried sabres. These were territorials with no real place in modern warfare, yet by 194…
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Episode 29: The 'Jesus Rock' of Syria: Revealing Unedited Pre-Nicene Christian History
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When archeologists Philippe Le Bas and William Henry Waddington discovered the ruins of an ancient Christian church in Syria in the 1800's, not only did it contain the world's oldest carved inscription bearing the name of Jesus Christ - they unearthed an unstained memory that the Roman Empire and Judaizers tried to erase from history. Show Notes: …
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Masha Kirasirova, "The Eastern International: Arabs, Central Asians, and Jews in the Soviet Union's Anticolonial Empire" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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In the first few years after the Russian Revolution, an ideological project coalesced to link the development of what Stalin demarcated as the internal "East"—primarily Central Asia and the Caucasus—with nation-building, the overthrow of colonialism, and progress toward socialism in the "foreign East"—the Third World. Support for anti-colonial move…
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Hezbollah's latest blow. Plus: Trump and China
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Con Coughlin, the Telegraph’s defence and foreign affairs editor, joins Venetia Rainey to discuss Israel’s strike on Hezbollah’s spokesman Mohammad Afif, the pope’s calls for an investigation into potential genocide in Gaza and how the geopolitical landscape might shift under Donald Trump’s new cabinet. Plus: Sir Keir Starmer’s upcoming meeting wit…
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In this episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Rob and Ruairi dive into the aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory. Join us as we explore why understanding the implications of this win is crucial for anyone looking to navigate the current political landscape. From shifts in policy to the global impact, we unpack what this new e…
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What do Trump’s appointments tell us about his foreign policy agenda?
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This week, President-elect Donald Trump made key appointments to his diplomatic and security cabinet. What do his picks for Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Director of National Intelligence reveal about the direction of his foreign policy? In this episode, we take a closer look at the backgrounds and ideologies of these key figures an…
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D. M. Giangreco, "Truman and the Bomb: The Untold Story" (Potomac Books, 2023)
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Many myths have grown up around President Harry S. Truman’s decision to use nuclear weapons against Imperial Japan. In destroying these myths, D. M. Giangreco’s Truman and the Bomb: The Untold Story (Potomac Books, 2023) will discomfort both Truman’s critics and his supporters, and force historians to reexamine what they think they know about the e…
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D. M. Giangreco, "Truman and the Bomb: The Untold Story" (Potomac Books, 2023)
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Many myths have grown up around President Harry S. Truman’s decision to use nuclear weapons against Imperial Japan. In destroying these myths, D. M. Giangreco’s Truman and the Bomb: The Untold Story (Potomac Books, 2023) will discomfort both Truman’s critics and his supporters, and force historians to reexamine what they think they know about the e…
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Tyler W. Williams, "If All the World Were Paper: A History of Writing in Hindi" (Columbia UP, 2024)
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In If All the World Were Paper: A History of Writing in Hindi (Columbia UP, 2024), Tyler W. Williams puts questions of materiality, circulation, and performance at the center of his investigation into how literature comes to be defined and produced within a language, specifically, premodern Hindi. Williams proposes new methods for working with writ…
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Episode 31: Would the Pre-Nicene Christians Have Preferred a Decentralized Financial System?
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Recorded nearly four years ago at the height of the fake Covid plague, the answer to the question touches on the deadly RNA injections, the monopolized media and the need to decouple from the current fiat regime by using Bitcoin. Did the response stand the test of time? You be the judge. Notes: MarcioniteChurch.org TheVeryFirstBible.org Pre-Nicene.…
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Why reporting the Lebanon war is harder than Iraq or Syria
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Israel has said there is progress in talks about a ceasefire and indicated Russia could play a part. On today’s episode of Battle Lines, Venetia and Roland look at what this means and go over the latest news updates from around the region, including a voicenote from an aid worker fleeing northern Gaza and meetings between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The…
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In this week’s episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Rob and Ruairi delve into Italy’s fascinating history of 'winning by losing,' taking listeners on a journey from Napoleon’s influence to the present day. Inspired by Christopher Duggan’s seminal work, The Force of Destiny: A History of Italy Since 1796, this episode explores how I…
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The Incredible Story of Britain's Last County Regiment
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Today on the podcast we are looking at the history of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment…a unit that can trace its roots back to 1685. We’ll discuss the antecedent regiments that came together to form the modern regiment, look at their battle honours and important dates and then examine the role of the regiment in today’s modern British army. Put the ket…
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Somalia: Colonialism, Socialism and War
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Eric and Rob join Abdi for a discussion on Somalia from the colonial period to the present. They discuss the formation of the Somali people, the long and conflictual relationship to Ethiopia, British and Italian colonization and Somali independence before moving on to the scientific socialist period under Siad Barre. They discuss the achievements o…
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Jeremy Black, "Introduction to Global Military History: 1775 to the Present Day" (Routledge, 2018)
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Introduction to Global Military History:: 1775 to the Present Day (Routledge, 2018) provides a lucid and comprehensive account of military developments around the modern world from the eighteenth century up to the present day. Beginning with the background to the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary wars and ending with the rec…
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Season 5 is officially coming! When is season 5 coming out? What countries are we covering? Let's find out. (Thank you for guys listening season after season and waiting patiently ) Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow…
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Todd Stern, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next" (MIT Press, 2024)
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From the U.S. lead negotiator on climate change, an inside account of the seven-year negotiation that culminated in the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015—and where the international climate effort needs to go from here. The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change was one of the most difficult and hopeful achievements of the twenty-first century: 195 n…
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What will Trump's second term look like? On today's episode of Battle Lines we discuss Donald Trump's re-election and its implications for both the US and the wider world. Contributors Roland Oliphant (Host) Robert Mendick (Chief Reporter) Edward Arnold (Senior Research Fellow at RUSI) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Why Can’t the US Compete with China in Infrastructure?
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In this episode, Dr. Shahar Hameiri and Dr. Lee Jones discuss the political economy and financing behind global infrastructure development, with a focus on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The discussion explores the driving forces behind Chinese infrastructure investment, while addressing the crucial question of why American and European in…
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Artur Gruszczak and Sebastian Kaempf, "Routledge Handbook of the Future of Warfare" (Routledge, 2023)
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This handbook provides a comprehensive, problem-driven and dynamic overview of the future of warfare. The volatilities and uncertainties of the global security environment raise timely and important questions about the future of humanity's oldest occupation: war. Routledge Handbook of the Future of Warfare (Routledge, 2023) edited by Artur Gruszcza…
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Will Iran attack Israel again? Plus Beirut's community kitchen
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Is Iran preparing another attack on Israel? On today's episode of Battle Lines we discuss what's next for Iran as they look to retaliate for recent strikes from Israel. Plus we hear from Kamal Mouzawak, a Lebanese social entrepreneur who runs a community kitchen to help displaced Lebanese. Contributors Venetia Rainey Roland Oliphant Kamal Mouzawak …
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In this episode of the More Freedom Foundation Podcast, Rob and Ruairi dive deep into the recent surge in U.S. media coverage on Myanmar and what it might signal for the future. Drawing parallels to the early media narratives surrounding Syria, they explore how American media’s focus on foreign conflicts can sometimes serve as a precursor to milita…
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Our Long National Nightmare is Nearly Over
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AND THEN a whole new one begins. This has been the most bizarre presidential campaign since the Civil War. Thankfully, the campaign ends this week with Election Day Tuesday, and—we hope—a winner declared shortly thereafter. Then comes a different kind of crazy as we prepare for whoever is inaugurated January 21, 2025. Whatever happens, however, rem…
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(Hot and Honest) Tips about Travel in Lisbon as a Digital Nomad
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Lisbon is a major digital nomad destination and for good reason. I spent 2 months there this summer and had the time of my life. So today, I want to give my hot and honest tips about what life is like in Lisbon as a digital nomad. We are deep diving into the best bars, beach clubs, restaurants, coworking spaces and digital nomad apps you must have.…
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Hezbollah Falls into the Crosshairs: Israeli attacks in Lebanon, possible peace deals, and Hezbollah's future
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This week on The New Arab Voice podcast we look at the escalating conflict in Lebanon. In recent months Israeli airstrikes have ramped up, targeting Hezbollah's military stores, infrastructure, and its leadership. Additionally, Israeli troops have crossed the border and are confronting Hezbollah on the ground. Efforts are now ramping up to bring ab…
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Will the US election spark a civil war?
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On today's episode of Battle Lines we speak to Deputy US Editor Rozina Sabur to find out what the mood is like on the ground before the US election. Then we talk to the directors of a new documentary, War Game, which had former US government officials simulate a contested election that led to insurgents taking the capital. Contributors Venetia Rain…
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Ronald Drabkin, "Beverly Hills Spy: The Double-Agent War Hero Who Helped Japan Attack Pearl Harbor" (William Morrow, 2024)
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Frederick Rutland—”Rutland of Jutland”—was a war hero, renowned World War I aviator…and a Japanese spy. In the years leading up to Pearl Harbor, Rutland shared information on U.S. aviation and naval developments to the Japanese, desperate for knowledge of U.S. capability. The funny thing was, as Ron Drabkin notes in his book Beverly Hills Spy: The …
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Rajbir Singh Judge, "Prophetic Maharaja: Loss, Sovereignty, and the Sikh Tradition in Colonial South Asia" (Columbia UP, 2024)
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How do traditions and peoples grapple with loss, particularly when it is of such magnitude that it defies the possibility of recovery or restoration? Rajbir Singh Judge offers new ways to understand loss and the limits of history by considering Maharaja Duleep Singh and his struggle during the 1880s to reestablish Sikh rule, the lost Khalsa Raj, in…
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Sarah Dimick, "Unseasonable: Climate Change in Global Literatures" (Columbia UP, 2024)
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As climate change alters seasons around the globe, literature registers and responds to shifting environmental time. A writer and a fisher track the distribution of beach trash in Chennai, chronicling disruptions in seasonal winds and currents along the Bay of Bengal. An essayist in the northeastern United States observes that maple sap flows earli…
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Israel strikes Iran, plus inside Gaza's hospitals
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How will Iran respond to Israel's attack? On today's episode of Battle Lines we'll update you on everything you need to know about Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran. We'll also be chatting to Karin Huster, a Médecins Sans Frontières doctor in Gaza to get an in depth look at what's really going on in the north of the Strip amidst Israel's ongoing …
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Donald Trump Is Bad At Being President
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In this episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, Rob and Ruairi lay out why Donald Trump is a bad choice for voters. He was President already, and he was bad at it. From his divisive leadership style to his impact on key policy failures, they break down the reasons why he doesn't deserve your vote in upcoming elections. Join us as we explore…
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Melissa Deckman, "The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy" (Columbia UP, 2024)
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As the 2024 American presidential election approaches, it is common to hear scholars and journalists discuss the role of particular groups such as Latino men or suburban white women might play in a razor tight race. Less attention is paid to the nation’s youngest voters: Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, these voters have experienced a decade of u…
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Where is the working class' power? An interview with Peter Olney and John Womack
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Peter Olney is a labor organizer of over half a century, long-time organizing director at the ILWU, and researcher on labor strategy. John Womack is a Harvard historian of the labor movement and the Mexican Revolution. In this episode they sit down with Ira and Rudy to discuss Peter and John’s 2023 book Labor, Power, and Strategy. They discuss the …
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Ambush!: How the Boers First Took on the British Empire (1842)
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The 23rd of May 1842…Ring a bell? Probably not…unless you are a massive military history geek like me. Well, it was the date of the Battle of Congella - the first time that British redcoats and Boer farmers went toe to toe. It wasn’t a big battle but it was an important one and is almost completely forgotten - until now. Join me in this episode as …
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Shedding the Blood of Man
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IT WAS a common practice in the ancient world. Sadly, it’s still practiced today—and closer to us than we’d think. Joining us for our annual Halloween episode, a tradition since 2010, is Dr. Judd Burton (BurtonBeyond.net). We delve into the disturbing reality of human sacrifice in the modern world, exploring its historical roots, spiritual signific…
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On today's episode of Battle Lines we check in with Russia correspondent James Kilner about why dozens of world leaders are meeting in Russia and what it says about Vladimir Putin's plans for a new world order. Then we chat to East Asia correspondent Nicola Smith about how North Korean troops in Ukraine could have major implications in the Western …
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Alexis Peri, "Dear Unknown Friend: The Remarkable Correspondence Between American and Soviet Women" (Harvard UP, 2024)
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In the tense years of the early Cold War, American and Soviet women conducted a remarkable pen-pal correspondence that enabled them to see each other as friends rather than enemies. In a compelling new perspective on the early Cold War, prizewinning historian Alexis Peri explores correspondence between American and Soviet women begun in the last ye…
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Andrea Benvenuti, "Nehru's Bandung: Non-Alignment and Regional Order in Indian Cold War Strategy" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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In 1955, the leaders of 29 Asian and African countries flock to the small city of Bandung, Indonesia, for the first-ever Afro-Asian conference. India and its prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru played a key role in organizing the conference, and Bandung is now seen as a part of Nehru’s push to create a non-Western foreign policy that aligned with neith…
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India Rising: Navigating the Second Cold War in South Asia from Nepal to the Maldives
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What is the role of India in the Second Cold War (SCW) in South Asia? How do local histories, internal politics, and subnational dynamics shape relations with India and China? How does connectivity and infrastructure become a tool for geopolitical competition in the region, from China’s BRI to India’s infrastructural collaboration, and the US’s Mil…
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Beatrice de Graaf, "Fighting Terror after Napoleon: How Europe Became Secure after 1815" (Cambridge UP, 2020)
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After twenty-six years of unprecedented revolutionary upheavals and endless fighting, the victorious powers craved stability after Napoleon's defeat in 1815. With the threat of war and revolutionary terror still looming large, the coalition launched an unprecedented experiment to re-establish European security. With over one million troops remainin…
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Beatrice de Graaf, "Fighting Terror after Napoleon: How Europe Became Secure after 1815" (Cambridge UP, 2020)
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After twenty-six years of unprecedented revolutionary upheavals and endless fighting, the victorious powers craved stability after Napoleon's defeat in 1815. With the threat of war and revolutionary terror still looming large, the coalition launched an unprecedented experiment to re-establish European security. With over one million troops remainin…
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