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Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. New episodes available one week early for Noiser+ subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content. To find out more about Noiser+, head to noiser.com/subscriptions. For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fm Production: Joel Duddell, Ed Baranski, Miriam Baines, Tom Pink, George Tapp, D ...
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Dissidents and Dictators

Human Rights Foundation

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Blending humor and research, Casey and Elisha will cover all sorts of topics, from China’s crimes against Uyghurs to Russian colonialism to Rwanda’s reputation-management schemes to celebrities who perform for dictators to how authoritarian governments hide their wealth. They’ll also feature other voices from the HRF team, journalists and the human rights community.
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Speak Easy is the podcast where we discuss communication, productivity systems, capturing our thoughts, and how we share those thoughts with our future selves and others. Managing our brains is core to 21st century work and we're here to learn how to do it better than we did yesterday. Speak Easy is brought to you by Cleft, the easiest way to collect your thoughts. With our cross-platform applications, you can simply capture your ideas wherever you are and paste them where they belong later.
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Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy. Bulwark+ members can get a totally ad-free version of the show delivered right to their favorite podcast player.
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How to Fix Democracy

Bertelsmann Foundation

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Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix Democracy, a collaboration of the Bertelsmann Foundation and Humanity in Action, explores practical solutions for how to address the increasing threats democracy faces. Host Andrew Keen interviews prominent international thinkers and practitioners of democracy.
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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower. Not, in other words, just the Tudors, but most definitely also the Tudors. Each episode Suzannah is joined by historians and experts to reveal incredible stories about one of the most fascinating periods in history.
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J. Michael Moore is a communications professional with experience spanning industries and media types. He spent close to a decade as a sportswriter, primarily covering the NFL. On this podcast, J. Mike and guests take a provocative and often outside-the-box look at sports and some things that could be different or should be changed. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-dictators/support
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Quick Smart is the show that feeds you big ideas in bite-sized pieces. Get up to speed on some of the biggest issues from psychology, money, health, history, pop culture, in just 10 minutes. Tegan Taylor guides you through!
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EU Confidential is a weekly European news and politics podcast published every Friday by POLITICO Europe. Each 30-minute episode features POLITICO’s analysis of the top stories driving EU politics, as well as notable guests shaping European policy and deep-dive stories from around the Continent. It’s hosted by Sarah Wheaton, POLITICO’s chief policy correspondent, who is joined by reporters from around Europe. Discover our show notes for EU Confidential here: https://www.politico.eu/eu-confid ...
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Disorder

Goalhanger & Global Enduring Disorder Ltd

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Gone are the days of coherent international coordination. Rather than working together to solve pressing crises, many of the world’s most powerful states are actively making those crises worse. The result? We’re living through a novel historical era: The Global Enduring Disorder. The Disorder podcast teases out the key principles that connect seemingly disparate challenges: from Climate Change to Tax Havens, to Unregulated Cyberspace, to the Wars in Ukraine, Syria, and Libya. Jason Pack, NAT ...
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You are marooned a desert island with a few books and records. Fast forward three years. You now rule the island with an iron fist. But what laws will you enact? What will you ban? Each week, comedian Jacob Hatton interviews a new castaway from the worlds of science, journalism, politics and entertainment and asks them about their own personal island. Will it be a utopia or a nightmare?
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Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause is a history podcast obsessed with history's greatest dictators. The hosts have created a knockout competition to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. Each episode features a match-up of two dictators where the hosts discuss the life and times of each leader. The loser of each match-up is immediately eliminated from the tournament and each winner remains in the contest to be named history's greatest dictator.
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Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history to life through compelling stories, fascinating characters and vivid scenes. “A Dynasty to Die For” tells the story of the Plantagenets, one of the most powerful and dysfunctional families in European history. Their scandals, betrayals and bloody politics shaped the world we live in today. Season 4 tells the story of two kings, Henry and Edward, who are desperately trying to save their dynasty. Their co ...
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Uncle Xi, Chairman of Everything, China’s CEO, Mao 2.0, Winnie the Pooh, Steamed Bun. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has many names, but what do we really know about him? The Telegraph’s award-winning China Correspondent Sophia Yan is going to find out - but this might be her toughest assignment yet. Wish her luck. Another series from Sophia Yan is available on this feed, Hong Kong Silenced: Mass arrests. Newspaper raids. Banned protests. Activists fleeing into exile. A curriculum designed to bra ...
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Join entrepreneur, educator, and proud Indonesian, Gita Wirjawan in exploring the ways forward for our society through stories and experiences by thought leaders, trailblazers, and opinion-makers from Indonesia and the region.
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From autocratic strongmen to democratic internationalists, Hamish Macdonald examines the cultural, historical, and personal motives of people on the world stage. What would we uncover if we ask the friends, enemies, colleagues and observers to 'Take me to Your Leader!'
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Join Functional Medicine Practitioner and Holistic Nutritionist, Leanne Vogel as we seek answers on the fringes of the health space. Together we'll explore the principles of functional health to help you thrive in mind, body, and spirit. In each episode, we'll delve into the latest research, practical tips, and insightful interviews with experts in the field of functional medicine and holistic health.
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NBC's "Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist" provides sharp, conversational coverage of the day's news, along with in-depth profiles of the people and ideas shaping our culture. In his “Sunday Sitdowns,” Geist chats with some of the biggest names in news and pop culture, from actors and musicians to presidents and CEOs, about the stories behind their success. This podcast features the full, unedited versions of those conversations for an even deeper look at the names in the headlines. "Sunday TODA ...
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Revisited

FRANCE 24 English

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We return to places which have been in the news – often a long time ago, sometimes recently – to see how local people are rebuilding their lives. Sunday at 10:10pm. Or you can catch it online from Friday.
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

Lipstick Nancy, Inc. & Glassbox Media

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Join Paula Poundstone, co-host Adam Felber and a long list of characters, real and imaginary, on Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone, a podcast taking the fun of a late-night show, the wit of a public radio show, and the knowledge of a guest expert while setting the volume to the max. Acerbic yet infectiously funny, Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone invites listeners into the audience of this absolutely ludicrous variety show, if they can follow along…or not.
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Comedian J-L Cauvin's podcast is a funny, thoughtful attack on the things you like. Bothering cancel culture whining bros and clapter progressives equally, he is a podcaster for people who like funny, but don't mind thinking and a comedian for people who like laughing.
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How was Terry Waite able to build rapport with an Islamic extremist group? After being held captive for nearly four years, the former hostage has spent his life reconciling for peace. He talks to Open University Professor John Wolffe about how his incarceration in Beirut profoundly influenced his view that conflict resolution is rooted in cultural understanding not just religious differences. Terry Waite also discusses how academics could potentially influence politics and policy making.
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Welcome to the world of Shaun Keaveny’s Daily Grind. It's a show of contradictions, it's about anything and everything but it's definitely also a show about nothing. It's a bit like a daily radio show but it's a podcast. It’s disorientating, but it’s also reassuring! The Daily Grind is a comforting accompaniment to help you through the week, as Shaun Keaveny returns to the studio in this daily podcast. Listen everyday from 5pm. A Global Original and Radio X production in association with APX ...
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Echoes of History

History Hit & Assassin's Creed

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Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed. ‘Echoes of History’, a Ubisoft podcast brought to you by History Hit, is the place where listeners can explore the narrow side streets of Medici-ruled Florence, cross sand dunes in the shadow of ancient pyramids, climb the rigging of 18th century brigs sailing across the Caribbean and meet the most powerful warlords in Feudal Japan, all before stepping ‘into the ...
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If you’re in you're a new manager and want to become a confident and competent leader people love to work with, then join leadership expert Ramona Shaw in this podcast. Each week, Ramona shares inspiring new perspectives and practical tips you can use right away to successfully transition into your first leadership role and to think, act, and communicate like the leader you know you can be.
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Casey and Elisha talk with Nicaraguan democracy activist Felix Maradiaga about his lifelong push against authoritarian forces in Nicaragua. They discuss how Felix survived solitary confinement, Nicaragua's place in the global axis of authoritarianism, and what gives him hope for the future of Nicaraguan democracy. They also chat about the role of f…
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Amb. Rice says Trump is a "surrender monkey" who is all about building up Russia and China for his own benefit—and to the detriment of our national security. Meanwhile, his domestic policy is a platform of civil war on his fellow Americans. Plus, Mondaire Jones on one of the most important House races in the country. Amb. Susan Rice and Rep. Mondai…
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Part I - How Light Dictates The Way Our Bodies Function https://qualitarian.io/lifestyle-general/how-light-dictates-the-way-our-bodies-function Source: Excerpts from "Sun & Light Series: Part I - How Light Dictates The Way Our Bodies Function" by Qualitarian.io Main Theme: This article explores the profound impact of light on human biology, emphasi…
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Today’s a really enjoyable episode because I am talking to someone of vast insurance market experience who is getting a shot at putting that deep knowledge and acquired wisdom into really useful practice Greg Massey has had an insurance career spanning four decades that culminated as Head of Programs at Zurich North America. On his retirement in 20…
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Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants defense in their WEek 5 win over the Seahawks. They break down just how dominant a performance it was outside of the two minute drill before half, one drive Seattle used tempo and late-game conservatism as Shane Bowen tried to bleed clock. In the process, they provide deserving flowers f…
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Forty years after his death, Ahmed Sékou Touré, the father of Guinea's independence, is more popular than ever. For young people across West Africa in search of a hero, Sékou Touré could be what they're looking for. But this rehabilitation of the country's past dictator glosses over the tens of thousands of deaths attributed to his regime, with acc…
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To many in the West, Paul Kagame is Rwanda’s saviour, the man who restored the country after its recent genocide. But those who have dealt with him inside and outside the country paint a very different and much darker picture. Guests: Noel Zihabamwe - Survivor of 1994 genocide, now a leading member of Sydney's Rwandan community Phil Clarke - Profes…
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Sri Lanka has elected a new President who is not from one of the elite families who have ruled the country since independence, but who is he? America has a long history of fascination with dictators, but why? And how is there a herd of feral hippos roaming the Magdalena RIver basin in Colombia. All your questions answered on Late Night Live.…
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Picture this: You're captaining a ship, confidently steering towards your goals. But there's a catch – your ego is like a hidden underwater current, slowly pushing you off course without you even realizing it. In this episode, Ramona shows you how to spot when your ego is trying to take the wheel and reveals common traps where ego masquerades as pr…
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Napoleon Bonaparte is a household name; a rare example of someone who is as well remembered by his supporters as by his enemies. His life is rich with dramatic irony. He was a key figure in the creation of the First French Republic, yet became a self-appointed Emperor. Surrounded by enemies, he secured peace in France through war abroad and was hat…
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Academy Award-winning actor Kate Winslet joined Willie Geist to talk about her new role as a dictator losing her grip in "The Regime". She also spoke of how deeply her role in "Mare of Easttown" affected her emotionally, as well as navigating the disorienting whirlwind of life after starring in "Titanic". (Original broadcast date March 17, 2024.)…
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Ben is running the London Marathon for the MS Society. If you want to donate you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/maraben There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you sta…
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Part 2: "The Breastplate of Righteousness" Ephesians 6:10-14 Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of God Pastor Gus Agostino September 22, 2024 GRAND OPENING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29! Our New Kids Space is ready! We have expanded our current space to make more room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. This Fifth …
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Almost every dictator, at one time or another, has put pen to paper. Some have wrestled with ideas, with philosophy. Many have merely vented - spewing their diatribes onto the page. Others have made forays into fiction, poetry and drama… with varying degrees of success. Noiser writer Duncan Barrett spoke to a man who’s made it his mission to wade t…
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What does getting kidnapped in Mexico City have in common with taking Western backpackers on tours of North Korean? Each provides key insights into the disordering essence of how autocracies function and why symbolism is important to dictatorial securocrats. This rather chatty episode builds off of our more academic and systematic look at similar t…
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