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Twenty years on, Americans remember Hurricane Katrina, which killed nearly 1,800 people and caused $125bn in damage to the city of New Orleans. Also: the battle over control of the US's public health agency, and the hunt in New Zealand for a partner for a rare snail.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the natural disaster the devastated the city of New Orleans. To mark the anniversary, we are joined by Alisa Payne, producer and showrunner of the new Netflix docuseries "Katrina: Come Hell and High Water," which spotlights the stories of survivors. Plus, callers share their thoughts and memories of that time.

Music was always in Mike Chapman's blood. As a boy, he collected bottles at the Brisbane showgrounds and traded them for money, which he saved to buy his first guitar. In his career he has penned electrifying numbers for The Sweet, The Knack and Pat Benatar.In the history of '70s and '80s rock music, he is one of the least known, but most influential people.As a young man, he moved to the UK, hoping to become a rock and roll star.In the US, Mike produced Blondie's classic album, Parallel Lines, which sold more than 20 million copies.Mike continues to write and produce music all over the world.Further information2025 update: a documentary about Mike is in production, called ‘Simply the Best: The Mike Chapman Story'.Originally broadcast July 2011.Songs edited for podcast.Sunday Girl performed by BlondieHanging on the Telephone performed by BlondieBallroom Blitz performed by The SweetStumblin' In performed by Suzi Quatro and Chris NormanMy Sharona performed by The KnackStandout story – Brenda BlethynHear Richard's conversation with Brenda Blethyn.https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/stage-and-screen-actor-brenda-blethyn/7823938We have many people to thank for their work and support over the years, including our colleagues at ABC Local Radio, Radio National, and Radio Australia.Huge thanks to James O'Loughlin, Steve Cannane, Ann Jones, Ellen Fanning, David Bush, Cathy Van Extel, Scott Stephens, Steve Austin, Hamish Macdonald, Patrick Abboud, Wesley Enoch, Charlie King, Lisa Leong,  Sally Sara, Sana Qadar, Rudi Bremer, Tom Hall, Paul Penton, Robert Apolloni, Steve Fieldhouse, David White, Peter Scott, David Le May, Steven Tilley, Timothy Nicastri, Roi Huberman, Ellis Fitzpatrick, Emrys Cronin, Craig Tilmouth, Matt Hiley, Geoff Cavanagh, Michael Mason, Warwick Tiernan, James O'Brien, Judith Whelan, Jen Brennan, Cath Dwyer, Ben Latimer, Jess Radburn, Anthony Frangi, Justine Kelly, Monique Bowley, Eric George, Brigit Berger, Alison Barclay, Mateuse Pingol, Lilly Cooper, Jade Tully, Anna Priestland, Michaela Perske, Rebecca Levingston, Georgia Bateman, Renee Krosch, Joey Watson, Michael Dulaney, Jenna Koda, Cate Carrigan, Rebecca Armstrong, Rosa Ellen, Stef Collett, Nick King, Lisa Pellegrino, Sajarn Stow, Sinead Lee, Kim Lester, Evan Williams, Katie O'Neill, Eliza Kirsch, Tamar Cranswick, Rebecca McLaren, Michael Hartt, Fiona Purcell, Jen Leake, Michelle Ransom-Hughes, Alice Moldovan, Meggie Morris, Nicola Harrison, Kellie Riordan, Pam O'Brien and Carmel Rooney.  You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations touches on music, songwriting, simply the best, rock 'n' roll, albums, music producer, Nambour, Sunshine Coast, recording studios, Debbie Harry and top ten hit songs.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

This week, Wes and Todd talk with the Director of the movie “Commune”, Jonathan Berman. Jonathan discusses his early history growing up on the south shore of Long Island, weird jobs, Pee Wee's Playhouse, being a professor at Cal State San Marcos, his documentary “My Friend Paul”, reality tv, being a producer, “The Shvitz”, long tail, Black Bear Ranch, the catalyst to make “Commune”, Peter Coyote, rebellion, capitalism, isolation, storytelling, melding old footage with new, Producers Library Service, the magic of watching movies in a theater, art movie houses, new film business models, his current project “Gondola”, screening cuts, passion, process of making documentaries, the storytelling being in the editing, visuality, the use of music, his documentary “Calling All Earthlings”, “Commune” screenings and events, and his desert island films and filmmaker.Join us for an entertaining and compelling conversation with Jonathan Berman!Check out Commune at the website www.communethemovie.comFollow Commune on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/communethemovie/@communethemovieFacebook - www.facebook.com/communethemovie Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

August 2025 marks Coram Deo Church's 20th birthday. On this episode, we reflect further on God's grace to Coram Deo over the past two decades. We talk about what we're grateful for, what years were the most fun, what aspects of Coram Deo turned out differently than we expected, and why the "institutional" aspect of a church is crucial to city renewal.Chapters:(0:00) Introductions: David's Reign(2:19) What We're Grateful For(10:42) The Church As Institution(14:16) What We're Surprised By(19:15) What Was the Most Fun(24:38) Listener Take-Aways

Michael Ware witnessed some of the most violent battles in Baghdad; and was kidnapped three times.He was one of the few Western journalists to live full-time in Iraq during the war, embedded with U.S. forces, insurgents, and terrorists. Leaving the war zone and resettling in Brisbane, Michael has had to 'consciously attempt to reclaim his life'.Further informationOriginally broadcast July 2012.Content warning: This interview contains distressing content. Please listen with care.Michael released a film in 2015, Only The Dead, based on more than 250 hours of his personal footage from the front lines. If you need help, you can call Open Arms, 24-hour crisis support for Veterans and their families on 1800 011 046https://www.openarms.gov.au/Or you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.https://www.lifeline.org.au/This episode was produced by Michelle Ransom-Hughes. The Executive Producer was Pam O'Brien. Carmel Rooney is the Executive Producer of the 20th Anniversary Collection.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations touches on Saddam Hussein, ISIS, IS, Islamic State, embedding, Australian Defence Force, ADF, Baghdad bad boys and Al-Qaida.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

On this week's show, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run, spend quality time with new records from Superchunk and Charley Crockett and spin fresh tracks from Ivy, The Last Dinner Party and Margo Price. All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is a podcast that thinks it's a radio show...because it used to be one. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004. It phoenixed into a podcast in 2020, thanks to the fine and fabulously furious folks at NRM Streamcast. 

Musician Ella Grace Francis, and Billy Dorsey, Producer at The Bridge Life, Inc., join Scoot to talk about the Remembering Katrina: 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert this Friday, August 29, at the Orpheum in New Orleans.

Jim Cramer takes a special look at one of the biggest stock stories of his career: Nvidia. In this episode, Cramer breaks down how the chipmaker went from a niche graphics company to an AI juggernaut—and how he's tracked the stock along the way. Cramer reflects on what Nvidia's rise means for the market, the future of tech, and the investors who bet big.

Exactly 20 years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans with a fury the city had never seen before. Fannie was there in the middle of the storm, where she experienced both fear for her life... and... the profound peace of God. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/fannie-scott ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the world. These Christian testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast:- Matt previews Week 1 of the 2025 College Football season (03:03)- Matt looks back at Hurricane Katrina 20 years later and being a college student at Tulane University in New Orleans (17:17)- What is God teaching Matt right now? (30:19)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠⁠Athletes in Action⁠⁠⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you'll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete's life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that's S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

After a dream job as a nanny in Notting Hill, a young Donna Duggan was first lured to Africa by the charms of Zanzibar. She soon fell deeply in love with a local man, Nas, though she could never have predicted the direction their life would take. Nas and Donna set up a safari company, on the premise they would give back to the country and community as their business prospered.They had two children and built a life for their family and their wide network of Tanzanian employees.Nas was making a short journey for work in 2017 when Donna received word his plane was no longer visible on radar.Further informationFirst broadcast April 2019.Read more about Donna's company Maasai Wanderings.https://maasaiwanderings.comThis episode was produced by Michelle Ransom-Hughes. The Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations touches on safari, widowhood, widow, two year UK working visa, gap year, death of a spouse, owning a business, running a business, husband and wife team, nurse volunteer, nursing, Brisbane and a plane crash.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

In honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from her conversations with some of the most celebrated voices in graphic storytelling—Chris Ware, Alison Bechdel, Roz Chast, Seth, and Lynda Barry. This special retrospective highlights the artistry, humor, and humanity of five groundbreaking creators whose work has transformed the world of comics and beyond.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Lomu's gentle and religious life in Tonga with his grandparents showed him the meaning of love. He was on track to being a young, in-demand Rugby League player when grief shook his family, and Charles turned down a dark path.He ended up in periodic detention in jail.Today, the power of barbering is a tool the youth worker uses to steer young men away from the dangerous path he experienced, and to teach them to be men.Further informationOriginally broadcast July 2022.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The executive producer was Carmel Rooney.Standout Story – Colin HayHear Sarah's conversation with Colin Hay:https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/colin-hay-rpt/10573618You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations touches on pusiaki, barbering, jail, prison, youth detention, Tonga, grandparents, grandparenting, footy, youth work, familial care, periodic detention, barber and hairstyling.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Marine ecologist, Pia Winberg learned how useful seaweed could be for gut health and wound healing. One day she was conducting research by herself in her lab when she had a terrible accident.Pia was four-years-old when she moved from her native Sweden to Australia.She always loved the beach and the coastline. As an adult, Pia became fascinated with the scientific properties of seaweed after visiting a Sri Lankan prawn farm using seaweed to bolster the health of the surrounding environment.She became a marine ecologist in Wollongong south of Sydney, looking at the unique ways seaweed could help clean the ocean and help people with various ailments.In 2015 Pia set up her own seaweed farm, on the edge of an alcohol distillery in the town of Nowra.One day she was emptying seaweed extract from a tank when a large section of her scalp was torn away from her head by a machine.The accident could've killed her if she'd fainted. Instead Pia walked 200 metres from the factory to her office, to tell her staff what had happened.Further information2025 update: Pia has now had six reconstruction surgeries, and seaweed gels have played a huge part in her healing.  Pia explains: using Phyaluronic formulations, which we coined to describe seaweed gels that mimic human tissue, has been transformative in my recovery… I am now 90% reconstructed on top.Originally broadcast July 2019.Learn more about Pia's work with seaweed.More information about Australia's unique seaweed species.This episode was produced by Nicola Harrison. The executive producer was Carmel Rooney.This episode of Conversations touches on seaweed, sustainable farming, emergency services, near-fatal accidents, epic life story, origin story, oceans and marine research.Standout story – Bill BaileyHear Richard's conversation with Bill Bailey:https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/conversations-bill-bailey/8032120You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 classic American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith, along with Eva Mendes and Kevin James, titled Hitch. We discuss whether this film still holds up as an all-time romantic comedy and debate whether this is a top 3 lead role by Will Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Daniel Perry preaches the homily at the Mass honoring the 20th Anniversary of Priesthood of Canon Christopher Smith, on the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Deeply ashamed of something he had done, Mic Whitty retreated into the Welsh wilderness until an unexpected goal pulled him out of homelessness and back into the world.Mic had entered the workforce at the tender age of 15, joining the RAAF as an apprentice, before taking on a series of highly paid jobs in Saudi Arabia and New Zealand. But feeling stressed out and burnt out, Mic decided to take a simpler job at a youth hostel in the United Kingdom.Mic, however, couldn't financially acclimatise to a simpler way of life. He began gambling on the stock market and then stealing money from his employer to make up for his smaller pay-cheque.Month after month went by, and no one discovered Mic's transgressions, until finally they did.Deeply ashamed, Mic paid off his debts before deciding to go off grid, going from town to town in Wales, sleeping rough.With some help from the local Salvos and then re-discovering a family heirloom, Mic started thinking about re-entering the world again, and he came up with an extraordinary project. Content warning: this episode of Conversations contains discussion about depression and suicidal ideation. Please take care when listening.If you or anyone you know needs help:Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467Lifeline on 13 11 14Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636Headspace on 1800 650 890ReachOut at au.reachout.comMensLine Australia on 1300 789 978Further informationFirst broadcast in March, 2024.2025 update: Mic has now cycled another 12,600 kilometres, visiting more than 350 cemeteries where WW1 or WW2 casualties are buried along the way.You can read more about Mic Whitty's extraordinary project, and keep up to date with his progress at his website.Standout story – Jimmy WebbYou can hear Sarah's full conversation with Jimmy Webb on the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.You can also read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores homelessness, rough sleeping, unemployment, shame, making amends, gambling, journalling, diary, mental health, men's mental health, World War One, World War Two, family history, veterans, the military, post-war life, family history, military history, travel, cycling, illegal camping, Wales, Salvation Army.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

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August 2025 marks Coram Deo Church's 20th birthday. On this episode, we reflect on God's grace to Coram Deo over the past two decades. We discuss the circumstances of the church's founding, the ups and downs of starting and leading a church, and what's changed in the cultural and ministry environment between 2005 and 2025.Chapters:(0:00) Introductions: Happy Birthday, Coram Deo(2:21) How Coram Deo Got Started(10:06) What Ministry Looked Like in 2005(18:35) Leading a Growing Church(24:32) Joys and Trials(30:33) Church Planting: Then Vs. Now

John Warren, a TBRI Practitioner, TBRI Mentor, is the Community Engagement and Training Specialist at Methodist Children's Home. He joined us on the podcast to talk about his time with MCH and their journey to implement TBRI across their organization. John is a longtime friend of KPICD and also shares stories from our shared history and his favorite memories with Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross.

Tommy Caldwell grew up exploring Yosemite, looking up at El Capitan's punishing 3000ft sheer rock face. After years of training, he was ready to climb it. Tommy is regarded as the world's best big wall climber.He spent 15 years ascending various routes on El Capitan, the Yosemite National Park mecca for big wall climbers, until he was finally ready to attempt a route christened 'The Dawn Wall'.The Dawn Wall is a 3000-foot ascent up sheer rock on the southeast face of El Capitan.It took Tommy and his partner Kevin Jorgeson 19 days, but in 2015 they became the first to successfully free climb The Dawn Wall.The accomplishment was the culmination of years of endurance, just only on the wall, but also on the ground. As a younger man, Tommy was kidnapped in Kyrgyzstan and he later lost a finger in an accident, which is a particularly devastating loss for a climber. Through it all, Tommy says climbing is what kept him sane.Further informationFirst broadcast in August, 2019.A documentary about Tommy and Kevin's climb, The Dawn Wall, is available on Netflix.2025 update: Tommy has published a best-selling memoir, ‘The Push'.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores rock climbing, bouldering, California, National Parks, outdoor pursuits, free climbing, sports injuries, documentary, adrenaline sports.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Vickie's police record began when she was just 2 years old, and followed her throughout her life. But as an adult she pushed back, challenging a federal law for the rights of prisoners.When Vickie was given a police record as a toddler, it enabled authorities to place her into the custody of a family she didn't know.She grew up in western Sydney, under the strict religious rule of her adoptive mother, with whom she clashed time and again.Vickie left school at 13., and in the same year she met her birth mother for the first time and discovered she was Aboriginal.Decades of trouble followed, including numerous prison terms.But Vickie has also known periods of stability, like winning back her son after a long-running custody dispute.In 2007, Vickie was awarded her master's degree while serving her final prison sentence at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Victoria.She was also the plaintiff in a ground-breaking legal challenge to the High Court, which returned to prisoners serving less than three years' the right to vote.Vickie now works as an advocate for the rights of women in prison.Content warning: this episode contains mentions of violence, suicide and drug use.Further informationFirst broadcast in May, 2019.Vickie appears in ABC TV's You Cant Ask That - Domestic Violence (survivors) episodeVickie was joint winner of the 2017 Tim McCoy Human Rights AwardAdoption resources and supportFind and Connect - support for former residents of children's homes, orphanages and institutions;Benevolent Society Australia - post-adoption support;For forced adoption support you can visit the Government support services website or contact the Forced Adoption Support Service in your state or territory on 1800 21 03 13.For immediate support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 46 36.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores the Stolen Generations, DOCS, child protection, forced adoption, family separation, cultural identity, justice system, Aboriginal incarceration rate, deaths in custody, mental health, origin stories, family dynamics, motherhood, Yuin.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

"The 40-Year-Old Virgin" celebrates its 20th anniversary, and we're celebrating with a look back at the film and the rest of Judd Apatow's filmography. 0:00 What Makes It Special13:32 Favorite Quotes and Scenes22:38 Judd Apatow's Filmography23:12 This is 4028:50 The Bubble32:19 The King of Staten Island33:47 Trainwreck37:43 Funny People42:10 Knocked Up44:48 Legacy and the FutureConnect with us:Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler, with guest Kevin Ford

To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits some of her most memorable conversations with design legends Massimo Vignelli, Michael Bierut, Paula Scher, Chip Kidd, and Louise Fili—icons whose voices and vision have shaped the field.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Law Professor Ron McCallum was a premature baby in the 1940s. He completed his studies by recording people reading his textbooks aloud onto cassettes. Then an early version of text to speech opened up new possibilities for him.When Ron was born, prospects for blind people to have careers outside sheltered workshops were few.In the late 1970s enormous change swept into Ron's life. He fell in love with fellow lawyer, Mary Crock, and they began a family. Ron became the first totally blind professor of any discipline in Australia with a role at the University of Sydney Law School.He was also chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and 2011 Senior Australian of the Year.Further informationFirst broadcast July 2019.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.The researcher on this episode of Conversations was Michelle Ransom-Hughes. The Executive Producer is Carmel Rooney.This episode touches on disability, a career in law, uni, life story, epic life story, premature babies, history and autobiography.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Hollywood actor Alan Alda has devoted his life to science, by taking his acting and communication skills off the screen and into the laboratory.Alan grew up in a show business family and spent his childhood touring with a burlesque show run by his parents.He eventually made a name for himself in showbiz, becoming well-known and much-loved for his performances in M.A.S.H. and The West Wing, as well as his roles in many Hollywood films.Alan is also famous for his love of science.He wrote Dear Albert for the stage, based on the love letters of Albert Einstein, which reveal Einstein as a beautifully passionate man.Alan has used his acting for the good of science by teaching communication skills to scientists so they might make their work better known and better understood.Further informationFirst broadcast December 2016.2025 update:  Alan has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but he says he's managing it well.  Alan is still working occasionally, most recently in the TV remake of his 1981 film ‘The Four Seasons'.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores science, science communication, MASH, television, Hollywood, silver screen, acting, show biz families, family business, Vietnam, origin stories, memoir.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

On this week's show, we send get well wishes to Dave Edmunds, pour one out for the late Terry Reid, and spend quality time with new records from Wet Leg, Ben Nichols, Lord Huron and J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed. All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is a podcast that thinks it's a radio show...because it used to be one. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004. It phoenixed into a podcast in 2020, thanks to the fine and fabulously furious folks at NRM Streamcast. 

A visit with Dustin and Stacy Busby and children of DSB Provisions who farm and make home-made pasta and sauces. News of two upcoming events that celebrate and support local food and farmers of East Tennessee. Maryville Farms Market 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner. Real Good Gathering 2025.

Aged 17, Chris 'Brolga' Barns was meant to be the 'bird guy' at a new zoo in Broome. A cough in his keeper's house alerted him to a kangaroo joey called Josie, who needed four-hourly feeds and help with the toilet. From then on he was hooked.Brolga knew early on he wanted to make a living working with animals.After meeting Josie he began to rescue other joeys left alive in their mothers' pouches after the large animals had been hit by cars.Word spread about his passion for orphaned joeys, and he started an education centre in an old double-decker bus.In 2013 the BBC made a documentary about Brolga, Kangaroo Dundee, which became a worldwide hit.Brolga and his wife Tahnee now run a hospital and rescue centre outside Alice Springs.Further informationOriginally broadcast October 2018.Read more about Brolga's Kangaroo Sanctuary.2025 update: since Sarah's original conversation with Brolga, the mighty Roger has passed away, at the age of 12.A new Australian movie, Kangaroo, based on Brolga's life and the sanctuary, is due for release in September.Standout story – Belinda TerryHear Belinda Terry, ‘Nocka' Peoples, Cheryl Thompson, Elizabeth 'Thumper' Clark in a special night of storytelling from Muttaburra.https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/muttaburra-stories-conversations-in-the-shearing-shed/7788918You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode was produced by Nicola Harrison. The Executive Producer was Pam O'Brien.This episode of Conversations touches on kangaroos, wildlife care, Alice Springs, orphaned joeys, kangaroo joeys, epic life stories, origin stories, zoos, roadkill, outback Australia and the outback.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Gain expert legal insights and historical perspective as Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky joins Lawyer 2 Lawyer's 20th Anniversary episode. He examines the evolution of constitutional law, landmark SCOTUS rulings, civil rights cases, and the future of the U.S. Supreme Court — delivering analysis you won't want to miss. Way back in August of 2005 we started a little podcast called Coast to Coast with attorney Bob Ambrogi, led by our original Legal Talk Network founders, Lu Ann Reeb & Scott Hess. After issues with our original show name, we changed our name to Lawyer 2 Lawyer, and our podcasting adventure began!  In the middle of our podcasting adventure, Adam Camras, CEO of Lawgical and now Legal Talk Network, took the reins and Lawyer 2 Lawyer continued to soar. Fast forward to today, after a multitude of amazing guests, controversial legal topics & SCOTUS decisions, and a number of presidents, this month we celebrate our 20th Anniversary of Lawyer 2 Lawyer! To make this celebration even sweeter, we have invited our very first guest, Erwin Chemerinsky,  Dean of Berkeley Law, to join us. We will celebrate this milestone with Erwin, and you the audience, as we take a look at constitutional law then & now, landmark SCOTUS decisions over the years, and what the future holds. Mentioned in this Episode: Lawyer 2 Lawyer's  Inaugural Show with Erwin Chemerinsky & Michael Greco

The veteran Wiradjuri journalist spent his first year living in the wreck of a Model T Ford on a NSW mission. He has reported from China and North Korea, covered Nelson Mandela's release, the death of Princess Diana, the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and reported from outside Osama bin Laden's house after he was killed.His father was a hard man and an itinerant sawmiller who taught Stan the lessons he would need to survive and thrive as he grew older.On the surface, Stan seemed disinterested in his studies, but he memorised everything he learned and gathered his knowledge for the future.The family moved to Canberra when Stan was a teenager and suddenly the world opened up for him.Further informationOriginally broadcast May 2013.This episode was produced by Michelle Ransom-Hughes and the Executive Producer is Carmel Rooney.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations touches on Indigenous family, Wiradjuri country, tabloid TV, racism, fatherhood, fathers, origin stories, personal stories, epic life stories, family dynamics, First Nations, news reporting and international news and journalism.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Longtime TV casting agent, Kirsty de Vallance was 16 when Police searched the house and arrested her father on serious drugs charges. Throughout her teen years she had to navigate the complexity of having a parent in prison. The family went into freefall and a short time later Kirsty's mother died.Her two older sisters raised Kirsty and she stayed in touch with her father until his release from prison.The effects on the family were far-reaching and devastating and as a result, Kirsty volunteers with children who find themselves in a situation like hers — with parents in jail.For many years Kirsty ran a successful casting agency with her husband and together they found contestants for TV shows including Masterchef and Project Runway.Further informationFirst broadcast June 2015.2025 update: Kirsty continued working in TV casting up until recently, but now she and her husband focus on the wellbeing side of production. Their company ‘Strength on Set' looks after the health and wellbeing of cast and crew on shows like ‘Farmer Wants a Wife' and ‘The Bachelor'.Kirsty has also returned to studying, and is completing a Diploma in Counselling.Standout story: Nicholas HammondYou can hear Richard's full conversation with Nicholas Hammond on the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/nicholas-hammond-the-sound-of-music-cinderella-julie-andrews/14069188You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784The Executive Producer of this episode of Conversations was Pam O'Brien.This episode of Conversations explores parents in prison, kids with a parent in prison, drugs charges, heroin, early death, mentoring, prison, jail, Ireland, TV casting agent, Farmer Wants a Wife, Masterchef and Project Runway.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Male midwife, Christian Wright tells stories of emergency evacuations and surfing with crocodiles while working in remote Indigenous communities, helping Yolŋu women birth their babies.Growing up South of Sydney as one of six boys, midwifery wasn't the occupation Christian Wright expected for himself.At the age of nine he experienced a vision that gave him a sense of his future in a life of service.In the tiny town of Nhulunbuy, right on the tip of the Northern Territory, Christian worked with Yolŋu women of remote Arnhem Land to help them birth their babies.Further informationFirst broadcast March 2021.2025 update: Several years ago, Christian married his beloved, Caroline in Gove.On the first day of their honeymoon as they were driving up the track, their troop carrier rolled. Christian's spine was broken, and he was airlifted to Royal Adelaide Hospital, where the doctors feared that he may not walk again.Christian went back to work within six months of the accident and has since worked in the NT and Papua New Guinea.He and Caroline now have a baby boy.Learn more about Christian's research into pregnancy and birth.Discover the Djakamirr program, training doulas to help Yolŋu women give birth on their own country.Christian also recommends the book Why Warriors Lie Down and Die by Richard Trudgen as a valuable resource on Indigenous Australia.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations explores birth, midwifery, Yolŋu country, First Nations birthing, the fourth trimester, active labour and a male midwife.

Male midwife, Christian Wright tells stories of emergency evacuations and surfing with crocodiles while working in remote Indigenous communities, helping Yolŋu women birth their babies.Growing up South of Sydney as one of six boys, midwifery wasn't the occupation Christian Wright expected for himself.At the age of nine he experienced a vision that gave him a sense of his future in a life of service.In the tiny town of Nhulunbuy, right on the tip of the Northern Territory, Christian worked with Yolŋu women of remote Arnhem Land to help them birth their babies.Further informationFirst broadcast March 2021.2025 update: Several years ago, Christian married his beloved, Caroline in Gove.On the first day of their honeymoon as they were driving up the track, their troop carrier rolled. Christian's spine was broken, and he was airlifted to Royal Adelaide Hospital, where the doctors feared that he may not walk again.Christian went back to work within six months of the accident and has since worked in the NT and Papua New Guinea.He and Caroline now have a baby boy. And yes, Christian did deliver the baby!Learn more about Christian's research into pregnancy and birth.Discover the Djakamirr program, training doulas to help Yolŋu women give birth on their own country.Christian also recommends the book Why Warriors Lie Down and Die by Richard Trudgen as a valuable resource on Indigenous Australia.Standout story – Nigel NewtonYou can hear Richard's full conversation with Nigel Newton on the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/publisher-nigel-newton-on-harnessing-the-harry-potter-effect/7788834You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations explores birth, midwifery, Yolŋu country, First Nations birthing, the fourth trimester, active labour and a male midwife.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

The co-creator of Absolutely Fabulous says her remarkable career as one of the world's funniest women is all down to a series of happy accidents. When she and her great pal Dawn French were making their first series, French & Saunders, they were given complete freedom by the BBC, including the freedom to fail.Despite a few mishaps along the way and a battle with breast cancer, Jennifer now says that early freedom, risk-taking and random opportunities were the best things that could possibly have happened to them.Further informationFirst broadcast in April, 2014.You can hear Sarah's full conversation with Timothy Spall on the ABC Listen App, or wherever you get your podcasts.You can also read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores memoir, books, writing, TV comedy, Ab Fab, celebrity memoir, battling cancer, survival stories, breast cancer, British humour, dark humour, Black Books, the Comic Strip, Friends, Roseanne, Adrian Edmondson,  Edina Monsoon, Joanna Lumley, Patsy Stone, Muppets, Spice Girls, Top Gear.

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Batman Through the Ages: Celebrating Forever and the Dawn of Begins! This episode is a double dose of Dark Knight action! We're commemorating the 30th anniversary of Joel Schumacher's divisive "Batman Forever,” starring Val Kilmer as the caped crusader alongside Tommy Lee Jones' Two-Face and Jim Carrey's The Riddler, alongside Nicole Kidman and Chris O'Donnell's Robin. We'll debate its campy charm, unforgettable performances and its rightful place in pop culture as we also leap forward to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Christopher Nolan's groundbreaking “Batman Begins.” Relive the gritty realism that redefined the genre, with Christian Bale's iconic portrayal, Michael Caine's wise Alfred, and Liam Neeson's chilling Ra's al Ghul, alongside a stacked cast that also includes Cillian Murphy, Katie Holmes, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Tom Wilkinson, and more! From neon Gotham to a city shrouded in fear, we explore the evolution of Batman on the big screen during crucial milestones for both films.Where To Watch Batman ForeverWhere To Watch Batman Begins

When Judy Sharp was told by doctors that her son would never communicate or learn to love, she refused to believe it and set about to secure a brilliant life for her neurodivergent son, Tim.Judy's eldest son, Tim, was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old.When Judy was told Tim would never communicate or be able to love she refused to accept those limitations.As a mother, Judy took many risks to secure a good life for both of her sons, including escaping an abusive marriage.Her risks paid off.As a grown man, Tim became a renowned artist and his popularity continues to grow.Laser Beak Man, Tim's cheeky cartoon super-hero, has taken Tim and Judy as far as Broadway, where he was the central figure of a musical.Further informationFirst broadcast in February, 2016.2025 update: Tim and his artwork have been included in the book celebrating 50 years of the Sydney Opera House, about 50 famous Australian artists.Judy is now a sought-after speaker and spends much of her time speaking at conferences. A film based on Judy's memoir is in development, hopefully starting production in 2026. You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores parenting children with autism, ADHD, neurodivergence, communication, Asperger's, mothers of sons, spousal abuse, brothers, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Austin.

Sharonne Zaks is not your average dentist. After treating a patient named Anna, Sharonne saw the power relationship with her patients differently. She developed a new branch of dentistry to help care for survivors of sexual assault.Sharonne grew up in a family of dentists, and when she too became a dentist, she developed an empathetic relationship with her patients, never judging them even if they'd avoided the dentist for years.A patient named Anna profoundly changed Sharonne's understanding of a patient's experience in the dentist's chair.Sharonne realised that for those who have been through a sexual assault or trauma, the extreme powerlessness of being treated at the dentist can be highly triggering.Sharonne undertook study into the area, and began a new regime to treat survivors in her own practice.She then began explaining what she'd found about the power dynamic between dentist and patient, to her own colleagues.Further information2025 update: Sharonne regularly presents on trauma-informed care to groups across the dental profession and beyond, including lawyers, nurses, doctors and carers.Trauma-informed dental knowledge and skills have recently been made core competencies for all newly qualified dentists by the Australian Dental Council.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores dentistry, Maxillofacial surgery, fear of the dentist, overcoming fear of the dentist, sexual trauma, power dynamics, tooth pain, tooth ache, root canal, medical industry, helping patients, fear of medicine, oral hygiene, avoiding the dentist, dental appointment, finding a dentist who cares, empathetic dentist, pain free dentist.

In the swinging 60s, Anthony 'Ace' Bourke and John Rendall bought a lion cub from a luxury department store. They eventually released him to his natural habitat in Africa. Footage of their emotional reunion in the wilds of Africa nearly broke the internet, decades later.In 1969, Anthony 'Ace' Bourke and John Rendall bought a lion cub for just under £300 from Harrods Department Store.They named the cub Christian, and lived with him as a pet in their Chelsea flat, above a furniture shop.Eventually, Ace and John met the renowned conservationist George Adamson, who agreed to introduce Christian to his natural habitat in Africa as he was quickly outgrowing their inner city pad.Several years later John and Ace went to visit Christian in the wilds of Kenya.The fully grown lion remarkably remembered the men, and was filmed leaping up to embrace them.Some 40 years after that event, footage of their reunion was uploaded to YouTube, and brought the story to a whole new audience.Further informationFirst broadcast April, 2009.John Rendall continued to actively support the The George Adamson & Tony Fitzjohn Wildlife Trust until his death in 2022. Ace Bourke has been a committee member of Australian-based charity, Working for Animals for many years and is writing a memoir. You can hear Richard's full conversation with Ken Wyatt on the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores viral videos, conservation, charismatic animals, safari, wildlife trade, 1960s, Kora National Park, Kenya, East Africa, travel, animal welfare, epic story, unbelievable story, memoir, books, writing.

Bryan Brown has played more than 80 roles on stage and screen. Raised in working-class Sydney, his talent, hard work, and unmistakable presence have been his ticket to the world.Now in his late 70s, Bryan has had more film and television acting roles than he's had birthdays, and is an instantly recognisable figure on screens around the world.From Breaker Morant and Newsfront to Two Hands and Sweet Country, a huge number of classic Australian films feature Bryan, a testament to his talent, popularity and work ethic. Bryan also spent a period working in America, starring most notably in Cocktail and Gorillas In The Mist, before ultimately choosing Sydney over Hollywood.In the 1980s, working on the American-made series The Thorn Birds utterly changed Bryan's life. He and British co-star Rachel Ward fell in love and married soon after.Their creative partnership has been enduring and they worked on one of Bryan's most recent films, Palm Beach, together - with Rachel directing and co-writing, and Bryan also co-producing.Palm Beach was inspired by a reunion of friends in later life, and a health scare that rocked Bryan's confidence for several years. Further InformationOriginally broadcast August, 2019.You can hear Richard's full conversation with Hank Harlow on the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.You can also read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores acting, Australian cinema, classic movies, Australiana, Australian kitsch, film history, fatherhood, love, rags to riches, Hollywood,, anxiety, mental health, amateur theatre, theater, Red Dog, men's mental health.

Jeremy Sheffey looks back at the 20th anniversary of the 2005 WVU Football season and the big victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

Henrietta Lacks was the first human being that we know of to get close enough to 'immortality' to touch it. She died more than 50 years ago but her cells live on.'HeLa' cells were the first human cells to be grown for research, and have been vital in medical advances since the 1950s.But what fascinated science major Rebecca Skloot the most about these cells, was how little was known about the woman behind the name.So she set out to discover who Henrietta Lacks really was.Further informationFirst broadcast in July, 2010.The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is published by Picador.Rebecca's book was turned into a film starring Oprah Winfrey.You can learn more about Henrietta online.You can also hear Richard's full conversation with Helen Macdonald on the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores science, science communication, weird science, female scientists, modern history, medicine, medical history, medical research, cells, cancer, curing disease.

A collection of some of the best moments from actor and writer William McInnes — celebrating 20 years of Conversations.The voice of actor William McInnes is unmistakable, whether in larger than life TV roles; or as himself, telling true stories. A firm favourite of Conversations' listeners, this episode is a collection of highlights from his many appearances on the program.You'll enjoy William's rendition of a Perry Como classic; hear him wax lyrical about the mayhem and magic of family life in Australian suburbia, circa the mid-to-late 20th Century; and be drawn in by his hilarious and heartfelt shaggy dog stories about raising his children as a single dad, after the death of his wife Sarah Watts. Listen to William's full episodes on fatherhood, Australianisms and Christmas.This episode of Conversations was produced by Nicola Harrison and Michelle Ransom-Hughes. The Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Ready 2 Retro introduces the first-ever "Immidiate Reaction Review"! Chelsea and Max got together to watch Wes Craven's underrated "Red Eye" (2005) and immidiately hopped on the mic to get instant reactions. This episode celebrates the film's 20th anniversary as they talk about prime Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy's "dreamy blue eyes", air travel stories, the film's simple plot and bizarre ending and so much more!Enjoy this episode?Find more episodes:ready2retro.comHelp Max & his family recover from the LA Fires:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-max-and-jasmine-Eaton-Fire

It all started on July 5, 2005. And here still are 20 years later. Crazy, right? As Stuck in the '80s approached its 20th anniversary, we asked our patrons to pick out their 10 favorite moments in podcast history. We also added 10 of our own. And so, 20 years after we began, here are 20 memorable moments from our show, along with some unexpected celebrity greetings. Our Sponsors The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.