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Incredible conversations with the Mancunians - born, bred and adopted - who put the heart into Modern Manchester. We Built This City focuses on how these extraordinary Mancunians have built something that impacts lives and the purposeful relationships that have helped steer them, the values that have driven them to do it, and the legacies they plan to leave behind. Celebrate human grit, determination, loyalty, and diversity across culture, arts, politics, sport, music and business. Lisa Mort ...
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This is a Terrible Place to Live is a podcast about all things comedy, film, and comics... if we want it to be. Hosted by David Demary and John Bauer, we talk about whatever we feel like and have a great time. So stick around. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/terrible-place/support
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Conversations at the intersection of politics, economics, and diplomacy. Jack is a contributor to The Washington Post and The Australian Financial Review, and a former Executive Director of JP Morgan Chase. www.intersection-podcast.com
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Lady Don’t Take No is a podcast created by Alicia Garza for people who like their political commentary with a side of beauty recommendations. It’s her tribute to the Bay Area’s unique way of getting things done. Garza will divulge her hot takes on everything from why Fenty Beauty saves lives, to how to handle microaggressions at the airport. Every Friday, Lady Don’t Take No will deliver all the real, and none of the fake. Why? Because Lady. Don’t. Take. No.
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"What ​I ​love ​about ​Manchester, is ​it's ​constantly ​evolving” Seema Malhotra combines glitz, glamour and proper manc graft. On this episode of ‘We Built This City’ host Lisa Morton is joined by the co-founder of fashion brand ‘Forever Unique’ and star of the reality show ‘The Real Housewives of Cheshire’. Seema candidly shares her experiences …
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‘Girls ​like ​me, ​​they ​just ​don't ​do ​history.’ Dr Michala Hulme is a genealogist and broadcaster connecting people with their family history. In this episode, you’ll learn about the real people from Greater Manchester’s past and how they lived their lives. Michala has an incredible talent for uncovering family trees, and her mission is to mak…
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"The whole city centre's my playground." Take a stroll through Manchester's rich history and it’s vibrant present with Jonathan Schofield, a born and bred Mancunian. From its industrial roots to its modern-day resurgence, Jonathan shares intriguing stories and quotes that capture the essence of Greater Manchester's spirit. Tour Guide and Editor-at-…
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Matty is a long-time Manchester resident with an intriguing journey, over his 25 years in the city region he’s become a well-known figure in Manchester's food and drink scene, you may have seen his videos with Manchester’s Finest exploring some of Mnachester’s best food and drink venues. In this episode hear how Maty went from bartending across Man…
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Congressman Eric Swalwell has held California's 15th congressional district since 2012, occupying seats on the House Intelligence, Judiciary, and Homeland Security committees over the period. He was impeachment manager at President Trump's second go 'round, and is the plaintiff in the current civil suit against the former president for his actions …
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At the start of April I spent 10 days on the road in Ukraine with Ralph Goff, a 35-year veteran of the CIA, where he was a 6-time “Chief of Station” with extensive service in Europe, the Middle East, and Central and South Asia, including several war zones. As a Senior Intelligence Service executive, he was Chief of Operations for Europe and Eurasia…
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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Greater Manchester with Lisa Morton as she explores the enduring values that make Mancunians remarkable. This episode of 'We Built This City' brings together stories from past guests like Sharon Latham, Siobhan Johnston and Anna Jameson and others who embody the city's spirit of connectivity, generosity, and resili…
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Dive into the vibrant world of punk rock, DIY ethos, and the transformative power of music with John Robb an adopted Mancunian who has built a life in the beats and bars of Manchester. John is a prolific writer who was the first to write books on the likes of the Stone Roses and The Charlatans Discover the untold stories behind the city's gritty ri…
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“We look after the community and try to grow Manchester” Julie Twist is a property pioneer who has been helping to shape the city's skyline since 1994. In this episode of "We Built This City," Julie recounts her unexpected leap from supermarket employee to city centre property specialist celebrating 30 years of her company, Julie Twist Properties. …
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“All of these formidable women, it’s amazing” To mark International Women’s Day 2024, Lisa Morton is asking some of Greater Manchester’s most inspiring role models what they are both celebrating and campaigning for in 2024. In this special episode of We Built This City, Lisa explores what’s changing for women across boardrooms, classrooms, changing…
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John "Slick" Baum is a former F-16 combat pilot and Air Force Fighter Weapons School instructor who founded Draken International, later acquired by Blackstone private equity. Slick and I sat down to discuss F-16s in Ukraine, the importance of air power around the world, and what makes a good fighter pilot.…
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“Music is all around us in Manchester. It really is!” Join Host Lisa Morton as one of Manchester Music’s most influential figures DJ Paulette shares stories of breaking barriers and beats in a male-dominated industry, from blagging a lifetime Hacienda membership to spinning records at the city's most iconic venues. In this episode, Paulette reflect…
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“We couldn’t have picked a better city to build this arena” Dive into the electrifying world of live events with Sam Piccione. Sam is the President International of Oak View Group, the company behind the much-anticipated Co-Op Live Arena. Sam’s work has taken him from the United States to China, London, and now Manchester, where he's helping to cre…
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“You can have such a laugh with Manchester artists” Yvonne Shelton’s musical career is as rich and varied as the city itself. Her voice has echoed through the city's vibrant music scene for the past 40 years. She has performed as a backing singer for global stars, provided vocals for some of Manchester’s best-known artists and sang centre stage as …
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Captain John Burnham was a member of Seal Team Six, officially named the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, before being tapped by the Obama administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. We discussed the conflict currently metastasizing around the Middle East, the Ukraine War, and the current situation in Afghanistan.…
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“All good cities don’t turn their back on the river” Dive into the transformational journey of Manchester's urban landscape. John Hughes has been a key player in the city's development for the past 20 years in his role at Ask Real Estate. John started work just days after leaving university in 1997 when the city was still recovering from the IRA bo…
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“We're finding our feet again as a city.” Lisa Morton is in the process of talking to one hundred born, bred and adopted Mancunians that have been - and are - the building blocks of Greater Manchester. At the start of a new year it’s time to both reflect and look forward. Who’s going to be running the city? What are the events we'll be looking forw…
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“I just love telling people’s stories” When Michael Taylor left Lancaster for university studies in Manchester, he gained more than a sociology degree - he found a city to call home, a true adopted Manc. Experience 1980s Manchester through Michael's memories of the clubs, relationships and a cultural vibrancy he came to embrace and love. What did M…
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“I started listing what I needed from a childcare provider” When Jennie Johnson’s childcare plans fell through on a work trip to London, she had a lightbulb moment that led her to create a hugely successful business. Jennie founded the children’s nursery chain Kids Allowed. By the time she sold that business, 20 years later, Kids Allowed was provid…
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“I came here with a blank page to be written on” PR mogul Andy Spinoza came to Manchester from London in 1979, drawn by the city’s radical history, its growing music scene and the urge to find a place to “fit”. Lisa Morton finds out how he tried and failed to interview Tony Wilson in a front room in Rusholme’s Moon Grove, what it was like to launch…
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“Go out there and create. You've got to do it.” Actor John Henshaw joins Lisa Morton for a conversation in City Tower, which overlooks Manchester city centre. It’s a very different skyline to the one John came to love as a child growing up in Ancoats during the 50’s and 60’s. John, who was one of 14, was born and raised on George Leigh street. He j…
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Alicia Garza welcomes Cole Brown and Natalie Johnson, who have just published a collection of letters and illustrations on the subject of Black love called “Black Love Letters”. The collection features contributions from Brontez Purnell, Morgan Jerkins, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Dr. Imani Perry, among many others.…
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Who's putting the "great" into Greater Manchester? We Built This City is all about the people, places and relationships that have built the fabric of modern Manchester. Season 4 launches on 2nd November. In this series, host Lisa Morton brings you the remaining 22 of 100 born, bred or adopted Mancs that have impacted the city region.…
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Last Friday I sat down with the crew of Polaris Dawn, the next planned civilian mission to space that will venture further from Earth than any human has since the moon landing. Before our interview, the crew took me flying in a MiG29 fighter jet to demonstrate how G-force affects the body during launch and re-entry.…
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Congressman Dean Phillips recently made headlines by encouraging his colleagues to challenge President Biden to represent Democrats in the 2024 presidential election. We sat down at his congressional offices in Washington to discuss his push to advance bipartisan initiatives, find common ground, and help America recover from the social division wra…
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General David H. Petraeus was commander of NATO International Security Assistance Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, Commander U.S. Central Command, and Director of the CIA. Jack and General Petraeus discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Ukraine War, and mateship between American and Australian service members around the world.…
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