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The Global Story

BBC World Service

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Global perspectives on one big story. In-depth insights from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. Make sense of the news with our experts around the world, every Monday to Friday. Episodes will be ready by 10:30 GMT. Host Katya Adler and our BBC teams guide you through one major global news story each episode. From Beijing to Boston, Baghdad to Bangalore, our unrivalled reach will take you beyond the headlines to help understand and explore what’s happening. The Glo ...
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Secrets We Keep

LiSTNR

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Each season, Secrets We Keep investigates a different Australian secret. Shame Lies & Family: A mystery photo of Amelia Oberhardt’s mum exposes the practice of shotgun marriages, forced adoption, and quiet abortions carried out in Australia until the 1980s Nest of Traitors: Joey Watson is pulled into the world of espionage, attempting to track down an Australian spy who turned to work for the enemy during the Cold War Baghdad Nights: Richard Baker takes you inside Australia's biggest corrupt ...
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Midnight in Baghdad

Goldie Metcalfe

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A periodic podcast that discusses world news and current events with often a controversial and comedic outlook. Some may call it satire!!! Want us to discuss a topic? Well feel free to send us your ideas and comments.
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The Cloak and Dagger Podcast

Will Davis-Coleman and Patrick Courtney

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Will and Patrick explore strange and rarely told tales of history - from ancient Indian assassins and Baghdad scientists to Irish rebels and New York mob queens, and everything in between… And if you want to see even more for each episode, including sneak peeks, accompanying images and bonus facts, check out our instagram @cloakanddaggerpodcast
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Sheriff of Baghdad Podcast

John "Shrek" McPhee (aka The Sheriff of Baghdad)

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John "Shrek" McPhee (aka The Sheriff of Baghdad) and guests talk guns, tactics (both in the field and in life), as well as recent books, movies and television shows on related topics.
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Is It Moe?

ROMs Over Baghdad

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This special offshoot podcast of the Roms Over Baghdad contingent sees Alby, Mary, DJ and special guest Popcans discuss the beginning and end of each season of anime and we tell you the hot items to watch and the hot messes to avoid.
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The ROMScast

ROMs Over Baghdad

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ROMs over Baghdad is a personality driven podcast with discussions on anything you can imagine and some things you can’t. With a primary focus on video games this podcast caters to those who want a little something different from their video game/anime/wrestling coverage. So join your hosts Jake, DJ, Mary and Alby as we delve into what we have been playing, the gaming news of the week and answer all the most pressing questions that you our viewers ask.
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How did four highly decorated American soldiers become prisoners of war in their own country? This series re-examines the US Department of Justice’s controversial prosecution following a gun battle in Baghdad between Iraqi insurgents and military contractors. Why did the DOJ hold multiple trials for over a decade? Was the DOJ seeking justice? Or playing politics?
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Ottoman Lives

Ottoman Lives

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The Ottoman Empire lasted for six hundred years and dominated the Middle East and Europe, from Budapest to Baghdad and everything in between. The sultans ruled three continents. But they didn't do it on their own. This podcast looks at the cast of characters who made the empire run: the sultan, the queen mother, the peasant, the janissary, the harem eunuch, the holy man, and the outlaw.
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Abbasid History Podcast

AbbasidHistoryPodcast.com

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An audio platform for the study of the pre-modern Islamic(ate) past and beyond. We interview academics, archivists and artists on their work for peers and junior students in the field. We aim to educate, inspire, perhaps infuriate, and on the way entertain a little too. https://linktr.ee/abbasidhistorypodcast Suitable also for general listeners with an interest in geographically diverse medieval history.
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Resettled

VPM

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In this six-part podcast series, we showcase stories of refugees as they adjust to their new lives in Virginia. These personal stories are woven together with useful teaching moments about the resettlement process. Season one will consist of six thematic episodes, which aim to bring the listener into the daily lives of refugees through field interviews (at home, work and school), personally-recorded audio diaries and reflective studio interviews.Hosted by Ahmed Badr, a writer, social entrepr ...
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We Cool?

Ryan Kahl, Tommy Bayer, Grant Winkels

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Comedians Tommy Bayer, Ryan Kahl, and Grant Winkels seek forgiveness for their past misdeeds and demand apologies from those who have wronged them. Each week they breakdown their own shortcomings and share their opinions on the state of the world around them by asking one simple question: we cool?Follow on all social media at:@WeCoolPodcast
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Let Me Tell You a Story (WSU 2019)

Chukwudi Okechukwu

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The Office of International Programs (OIP) at Wayne State University hosted 93 Iraqi students in July 2019 as part of the Iraq Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) for Undergraduates, a four-week summer exchange sponsored and funded by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and implemented by World Learning. While at Wayne State, 21 students took an introductory course in public speaking and storytelling taught by Dr. Colleen Ezzeddine. As part of this course, each student chose one personal story to ...
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The Ermenfrid Penitential: A Serial

The Ermenfrid Penitential: A S

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Thirteen Iraq War Veterans are on a journey back to Baghdad. Each pilgrim’s tale corresponds to a mysterious medieval penitential, whose author has a story of his own. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ErmenfridPenitential/support
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The Spear

Modern War Institute at West Point

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The Spear is a podcast from the Modern War Institute at West Point. It sets out to explore the combat experience, with each episode featuring a guest who tells a detailed and personal story, describing the events and exploring topics like decision-making under stress and what it feels like to be in combat.
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Chaos Critters

CritHippo

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Weekly episodes follow a DnD game with a lot of home brew involving animals that have gained sentience. Finding their place in the universe is more difficult than it sounds when they don’t know their own origin.
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Saadoun Street

Matt McFahn

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Whether it’s travel, memoirs or sport, and sometimes all three at the same time, this podcast shares some of life’s more unusual experiences in a fun but poignant style. Join Matt McFahn as he narrates true life adventures or chats with normal people who have had extraordinary experiences.Welcome to Saadoun Street, a podcast with a central thread about people and their stories shared with you in engaging and entertaining episodes. Some stories are presented as a season, others one off episod ...
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Coffee Chronicles

Standart

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Standart is an independent print magazine about the beauty of specialty coffee. Audio articles are a new way of experiencing Standart — your favourite pieces about coffee culture in a beautiful, crisp audio article format.
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Outsiders . Press

Toyo Harada

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I am Toyo Harada and this is my show. If want you news you won't be hearing from the mainstream media please subscribe to my channel. I cover all things foreign policy, trade, government intervention, crypto currency and more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toyo-harada/support
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Woke With Kids

Nyaze & Melissa Vincent

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Adult conversations about a world out of touch with its inner child. Whenever we likely discussions on politics, culture and parenting. Hold us accountable at wokewithkids.com.
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Diary of A Dental Coach

Mudasser

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Dr Mudasser Hussain, Dentist and Executive Coach at Clarity Coaching International brings inspirational individuals to share their story of how they became successful entrepreneurs. The purpose of the podcast is to inspire, motivate, uplift and increase awareness of the philosophy of Performance Coaching.
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Dark Crimes

Daly Sabillon

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Welcome to our true crime podcast, where we delve into the darkest corners of human behavior and explore some of the most heinous crimes in history. Each episode, we'll take you on a journey through the criminal underworld, revealing the chilling details of murder, kidnapping, and other unspeakable acts. We'll piece together the evidence, examine the motives, and attempt to unravel the mysteries surrounding some of the most notorious crimes of our time. From serial killers to white-collar cr ...
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Welcome to Merkaba Chakras, where we talk Buddhism in the 5th dimension and beyond. Each enlightened episode is dedicated to helping you level up the energy field of your Merkabah. You can manifest the parallel reality that fits the best version of you. Popular topics are Buddhism, Wheel of Dharma, Nirvana, Samsara, Reincarnation. Starseed, Tulku, Golden Age of Interstellar Humanity, 5D Earth, Awakening, Ascension, Tips to Raise Your Frequency, Consciousness, Metaphysics, and 6th Senses. Joi ...
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UNAFRAID

Eddie Penney

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What does it mean to be truly Unafraid? Eddie Penney and Keith Wood might just have the answer. After all, Eddie spent 20 years in the U.S. Military, first as a Marine and later as Navy SEAL on SEAL Team Six. Meanwhile, Keith's written some of the most compelling pieces to come out of the soldiers, hunters, and warriors all over the world. Between countries, continents, combat, and war, these two just might have a podcast on their hands. Find out more about Unafraid at www.eddiepenney.com.
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The History Respawned Podcast

History Respawned

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The History Respawned Podcast is a podcast where professional historians consider historical video games and games culture. The podcast includes audio versions of History Respawned's YouTube interviews with scholars. In addition, the podcast includes discussion episodes featuring series creator Bob Whitaker and Associate Editor John Harney talking about the general links between historical study and the games we play.
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Play For Voices

Play For Voices

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Play for Voices is a podcast of international audio drama. Our show presents new productions of contemporary and classic audio plays from around the world, exploring their aesthetic, social, and political contexts through inventive, multilingual sound design and supplemental interviews with authors, translators, and other interesting people. We produce English-language plays and plays in English translation. Audio drama is a highly flexible dramatic form that encourages experimentation and e ...
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Welcome to the my podcast. The Middle East is a chain of links; What Happens in one-part impacts what happens in another; And what happens in the Middle East does not stay in the Middle East. I am pleased to share my decades of experience in Government, Senior Advisory, Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism in Arab cities and communities throughout the region to help you connect the dots and build a three-dimensional picture of reality. From "building the database" to "real time updates," in th ...
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Can the world fight climate change without the US? Donald Trump’s election victory threatens to derail the COP29 climate talks taking place in Azerbaijan this week. The US is one of the world’s biggest sources of carbon emissions but the president-elect has called global warming a hoax, championed the oil industry and promised to withdraw from inte…
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The proportion of people without children is growing around the world. For some, this new reality reflects changing social attitudes and a desire not to have children, but for others, the decision has been taken out of their hands by a range of factors. The latest statistics available reflect the extent to which this has become a global phenomenon:…
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President-elect Donald Trump has begun appointing his incoming administration. In the span of two months, he will hire four thousand political appointees and move back into the White House. With the Democrats losing the presidential election and control of the Senate, the party now faces a critical reckoning: What went wrong for Kamala Harris and h…
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Thousands of North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to support their war in Ukraine. The US government says thousands of troops are now in the Kursk region – right next to the Ukrainian frontline. Can North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia change the dynamics of the war in Ukraine? And how does North Korea benefit from this arrangement? Ka…
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Leaders across the world have been reacting to Donald Trump's stunning victory in the US presidential election. America's president-elect returns to the global stage in the context of multiple ongoing conflicts, and economic uncertainty for major players. So as international governments adjust to his seismic comeback, how might the policy decisions…
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Command Sergeant Major Alex Kupratty enlisted in the Army after a year at the Virginia Military Institute and was immediately assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, where he spent most of the next twenty years of his military career, culminating in the position of command sergeant major of the Second Ranger Battalion. He is now the command sergeant …
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The former president claims he's been given an "unprecedented mandate" by voters. On this episode, Azadeh Moshiri speaks to BBC Chief Presenter Christian Fraser about the prospect of a second Trump term. And Katya Adler asks BBC Correspondent Will Grant and BBC Digital reporter Bernd Debusmann about the mood in the Trump camp, and where Kamala Harr…
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I have watched all episodes of Ancient Apocalypse 2: The Americas. It’s the same as the first one, just with different places. Overall it makes me sad, but not for the reasons you may think…. Now you have to listen to find out my reasons! I’m sorry for playing with your emotions. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.a…
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On the final day Americans cast their votes, the US presidential election remains tighter than ever. Success for either candidate depends on their ability to win over undecided voters in swing states — a diverse group with varied backgrounds, concerns, and voting histories. How have Kamala Harris and Donald Trump been trying to convince them? And w…
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Harassment, threats and intimidation against local officials are increasing ahead of the election. When the majority of Americans vote tomorrow, it is these election workers that will come face to face with democracy… and the growing mistrust some feel towards the process. The BBC’s Mike Wendling travelled to the battleground state of Wisconsin to …
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With just days to go until Americans cast their votes, the race for the presidency is in its final stretch. On this episode, the BBC’s Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Katty Kay break down what to look out for on election night. Will a result be known that night? Which key states and demographics are most likely to shape the outcome? The Globa…
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Inside a BBC investigation that exposed the allegations against Michael Jeffries. The former fashion boss has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and prostitution. Jeffries – who turned Abercrombie and Fitch into one of the world’s biggest clothing brands – was arrested along with his life partner and their fixer, and accused of exploi…
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Thomas Bauer's "A Culture of Ambiguity" stands out as one of the most important contributions to Islamic Studies in recent decades. First published in German in 2011, it wasn't until 2021 that it became available in English. Bauer's three decades of knowledge and expertise shine through in the work, which earned him the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Aw…
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Check out Jake's special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbFZNZkxLuM Sign up for the patreon! patreon.com/wecoolpodcast Get the new pod merch at grantwinkelscomedy.com/store Please rate, review and subscribe! Submit your anonymous apology here: www.wecoolpodcast.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for HD full length episodes and clips: https…
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A BBC team has spent months getting under the bonnet of a rapidly growing migrant route. Almost overnight Vietnam has become the largest single source of migrants making the dangerous channel crossing to reach the UK. Speaking to one man who has been involved in the criminal network for decades, we uncover a world of forged documents, premium servi…
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As an old Irish proverb says “What whisky will not cure, there is no cure for”. And while I’m no doctor, I am Irish so I do believe there is something in that. Even in a land so divided it’s close to breaking, where a man may be countered as only three fifths of a person, this elixir could form the most unbreakable bonds that would last through gen…
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As well as electing a president, Americans will also choose hundreds of governors, representatives, and senators. While these races have been overshadowed by the surprisingly dramatic presidential election, they may well determine how much power and success Kamala Harris or Donald Trump has in the White House. On this episode Caitríona Perry speaks…
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How could Kamala Harris or Donald Trump affect Israel, Gaza and the wider region? The spiral of violence in the Middle East – from the Hamas attacks on October 7, to the catastrophic loss of Palestinian life, to Israel’s growing fights with Hezbollah and Iran – has dominated US foreign policy and become a major issue in this year’s presidential ele…
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A Japanese schoolboy was fatally stabbed by a stranger outside a school in China last month. The killing caused outrage and increased diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Japan blamed the attack on rising xenophobia and online nationalism in China. It was the third high-profile attack on a foreigner in recent months, all of which China ha…
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Iran has downplayed the impact of a series of Israeli airstrikes on military facilities that have raised fears of further escalation. Early on Saturday, Israel carried out what it described as “precise and targeted” airstrikes in response of "months of continuous attacks" from Iran. On this episode, Azadeh Moshiri speaks with the BBC’s Chief Intern…
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Just a few days ahead of election day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck in the polls. The BBC’s Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Katty Kay explore the intricacies of this tight race and discuss whether one candidate in the US presidential election holds the lead. Every weekend The Global Story brings you "Path to the Presidency…
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The women of Ukraine are on the frontline in many respects. They make up the majority of those fleeing abroad to escape the war and protect their children. They are also increasingly keeping Ukrainian society functioning, as more and more men are conscripted into the army to fight. The Witches of Bucha, as they call themselves, are a volunteer air …
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Canada and India are locked in a fierce diplomatic row, after Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau doubled down on allegations that senior Indian officials were involved in the murder of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil. Delhi has called the claims "preposterous", and last week the two nations expelled their top diplomats, as relations sank to a …
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King Charles’s first visit to Australia since becoming the head of state has reignited the debate over cutting ties with the royals. His tour has been met with fanfare and protest; cheers and heckles — including by Senator Lidia Thorpe in Parliament. So what do Australians think of the monarchy’s role in their country? What would it take to become …
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How might Donald Trump or Kamala Harris try to tackle immigration to the US? People crossing the southern border has become a hot button topic in the next month’s election. Former president Donald Trump’s forceful policies have helped him motivate a base of loyal supporters. Whereas Vice-President Harris has had just weeks to convince Americans tha…
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Abandoned houses – or “akiyas” – have become a symbol of the crisis facing Japan’s population. But a wave of young foreign bargain hunters has started snapping up some of these abandoned homes, inspired by viral DIY videos and social media influencers. Lucy Hockings speaks to the BBC’s Tokyo correspondent Shaimaa Khalil, who has been to meet some o…
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The key election issues in the swing state of Arizona and America’s image abroad. On this episode, Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Katty Kay explore election security and the international focus on the 2024 US election. Every weekend The Global Story brings you "Path to the Presidency," where we delve into the state of the race and examine wh…
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For his service with the Household Cavalry during a deployment to Afghanistan in 2013, British Army Major Al Pickthall was ultimately awarded the Military Cross, a decoration presented by the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries for acts of "exemplary gallantry” in combat. In this episode, Al recounts the details of that deployment and t…
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There is an overcrowding crisis in UK prisons. There are also problems with gang violence, drug abuse, self harm and a record number of weapons now being made in jails. To deal with the chronic overcrowding, the UK government has begun releasing thousands of prisoners early in England and Wales. Katya Adler is joined by senior UK correspondent Sima…
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Israel’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the long-standing leader of Hezbollah, represented a major escalation in its war with the Lebanese militant group. With the region on the brink of a widening conflict, we look at how Israel's attacks on Hezbollah's leadership have potentially weakened the organisation, and what that could mean for the cou…
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How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 vote. Why do people fall for online conspiracy theories, and what happens when disinformation shapes real-world events? On this episode, Lucy Hockings is joined by the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, to explore how conspiracy theories and the r…
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Could the US election result threaten support for Kyiv? Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United States has led the world in providing aid to Kyiv, with contributions totalling more than $175bn. But agreeing additional assistance in Congress has become increasingly difficult, with the attention of the Republican right fixed…
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The BBC’s Africa Eye has been following one man’s journey as he travels hundreds of miles on the open ocean in the hopes of reaching Europe. Mouhamed is one of a growing number of people attempting to travel from Senegal to Spain’s Canary Islands.The journey is ten times longer than the boats crossing the Mediterranean, taking days and sometimes we…
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How Hurricane Milton and Middle East tensions may impact the US election. On this episode, the BBC’s Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Katty Kay examine the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which has resulted in at least 16 deaths in Florida. They discuss the political implications of the hurricane and how escalating tensions in the M…
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While serving as a company executive officer with the 1st Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment in 2016, Ryan Crayne and his company were training at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center when they received emergency overseas deployment orders. Just days later, and after a herculean logistical effort, Ryan and his fellow Rangers were in…
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Hurricane Milton has left millions of homes across Florida without power, less than a fortnight after hurricane Helene ravaged states across the south-eastern US. Misinformation surrounding both storms has become rife online, including the false narrative that the government is manipulating the weather ahead of November's election. Further debunked…
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Israeli air strikes have forced more than 1.2 million Lebanese to flee their homes in the past few weeks, and have killed more than 2,000 people in the country in the past year. While the fighting has escalated in recent weeks, there have been regular exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel since October 2023. Hezbollah initially began firin…
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Tickets to We Cool? and Friends live at Comedy Corner Underground Oct 11 here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/the10000laughscomedyfestival/1369470 Use promo code: wecool for 20% off tickets! Follow Andy Duong: @andyduong.co Sign up for the patreon! patreon.com/wecoolpodcast Get the new pod merch at grantwinkelscomedy.com/store Please rate, rev…
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In our age of wireless technology, it might be hard to believe that we’re all connected by a few hundred cables running along the sea bed.From the memes we send to friends, to the intelligence used by the military, virtually all internet data between the continents travels along wires thinner than a human hair. If they sound vulnerable, it’s becaus…
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Percy Fawcett was an explorer who is famous for attempting to find a lost city that doesn’t exist, and ultimately cutting short his own existence in the process. Still, he’s a super interesting dude full of adventure, daring, and traits both good and bad, all of which leads to an unfortunate end of the road in 1925. Transcripts For rough transcript…
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