Podcasts about Albania

Iain Dale talks to Julia Langdon about the rise and rule of a man who ruled Albania for more than four decades.The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hoddr & Stoughton. Signed copies can be ordered here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/margaret-thatcher-a-short-biography-signed-by-iain-dale-coming-5-june-2025

Mentre è in corso un'intensa ondata di caldo, forti incendi continuano a imperversare in tutta Europa, costringendo migliaia di persone ad abbandonare le loro case in Grecia, Spagna, Portogallo e Albania.

Wildfires continue to rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. In Spain, a third volunteer firefighter has died from severe burns, and as residents across the continent grapple with the loss of homes and possessions, the E-U has sent assistance to Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania.

La imagen de los incendios se repite cada verano. En España están siendo especialmente graves pero es algo que, lamentablemente, se extiende a otros países. Portugal, Albania, Grecia sufren también las llamas. Hay decenas de muertos, cientos de miles de hectáreas quemadas y cientos de personas que han tenido que abandonar sus casas. Vamos a estar en Alaska, escenario de la reunión que tendrá lugar mañana entre Donald Trump y Vladimir Putin para hablar del conflicto en Ucrania. Estaremos también en Bolivia, que celebra elecciones presidenciales este domingo. Vamos a analizar en una entrevista cómo han sido los primeros 100 días de Merz al frente del gobierno alemán y un informe de Naciones Unidas sobre los discursos de odio en Costa Rica. Además estaremos en Perú porque se ha aprobado una polémica ley de amnistía para policías y militares procesados o condenados por delitos en el marco del conflicto armado del país. Escuchar audio

Wildfires fanned by an intense heatwave and strong winds continue to rage across Europe. The fires have ripped through villages across the continent, forcing thousands to flee their homes in Greece, Spain, Portugal and Albania.

Gaza's health ministry says Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid across three separate sites, wildfires have killed at least three people across Albania, Spain and Turkey, three died in Tennessee after downpours flooded parts of the state and President Trump announced the first class of Kennedy Center honorees since he took over as chairman. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Gaza's health ministry says Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid across three separate sites, wildfires have killed at least three people across Albania, Spain and Turkey, three died in Tennessee after downpours flooded parts of the state and President Trump announced the first class of Kennedy Center honorees since he took over as chairman. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

What if your morning run could take you past the Colosseum at sunrise… or deep into the Albanian Alps on trails most tourists never see? In this episode of the Sunshine Travelers Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Cash and Kaitlyn Conner, who have turned their love for exploring new destinations into “runcations” that combine fitness, adventure, and cultural immersion. Whether you're a dedicated runner or simply looking for a fresh way to experience the world, this conversation will inspire you to lace up your shoes and explore destinations one stride at a time. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. What You'll Discover in This Episode: How running can transform the way you experience a destination and help you skip the tourist crowds Kyle & Kaitlyn's favorite road and trail running spots—from Old Town Quebec to Albania's Theth National Park Planning trips around world-class trails, national parks, and destination races Tools & apps for mapping scenic routes (Strava heatmaps, AllTrails, Google Maps) Packing smart for both road and trail running while keeping luggage light Safety tips for running abroad and connecting with locals along the way How to combine running with content creation while traveling Strategies for balancing active travel days with downtime

In this episode of the Coaching Healthcare Leaders podcast, Dr. Lisa interviews Dr. Toshkezi, Clinical Director of Neurosurgery at Meredith Medical Center. Dr. Toshkezi shares his inspiring journey from Albania and France to becoming a neurosurgeon and leader in the U.S. They discuss his leadership approach, the challenges of balancing patient care with administrative demands, and strategies for thriving amid adversity. Dr. Toshkezi offers insights on leading by example, fostering teamwork, and maintaining work-life balance, while encouraging listeners to believe in themselves and pursue their goals despite obstacles. Follow Dr. Toshkezi here on LinkedIn Introduction and Welcome (00:00:02) Dr. Lisa introduces the podcast and welcomes Dr. Toshkezi, outlining the episode's focus. Dr. Toshkezi's Career Journey (00:01:30) Dr. Toshkezi shares his path from Albania and France to becoming a neurosurgeon in the U.S. Leadership Role as Medical Director (00:04:50) Discussion of Dr. Toshkezi's responsibilities and daily work as clinical director of neurosurgery. Leading by Example (00:06:40) Dr. Toshkezi explains his approach to leadership and fostering a positive team environment. Impact on Patient Care and Community (00:07:54) How Dr. Toshkezi's work directly benefits patients and the broader community. Challenges in Healthcare and Systemic Issues (00:09:05) Exploring healthcare challenges, including provider shortages, access, and the insurance-administration-doctor dynamic. Advice for Thriving Through Adversity (00:12:17) Dr. Toshkezi offers advice on overcoming adversity and building resilience in one's career. Work-Life Balance and Self-Care (00:15:44) Strategies Dr. Toshkezi uses to maintain balance and care for himself amid demanding work. Personal Interests and Hobbies (00:17:33) Dr. Toshkezi discusses his hobbies, including travel, fitness, and language learning. Closing Thoughts and Contact Information (00:19:19) Final words of encouragement from Dr. Toshkezi and information on how to connect with him online.

Eye Witness Account on Gaza with Dr. Sarah Lalonde The ongoing genocide occurring in Gaza demands our attention and response. In this bonus episode, we share an interview with Dr. Sarah Lalonde, who worked in the European Gaza hospital in South Gaza in 2025. She shares an eye-witness account of the daily atrocities. Over 50,000 Palestinians have perished, almost half are children. Sifting through all of the disinformation can be difficult, which is why we’ve brought a first hand account to the show to describe what is happening at ground level. An especially important conversation for Christians to listen to, especially those formed, or who remain, in evangelicalism. Some Christian traditions justify the ongoing violence against Palestinians because they believe destroying Palestinians is connected to ushering in the return of Jesus sooner. This abhorrent worldview clearly sidesteps the command, ironically from Jesus, to stand in solidarity with the oppressed–the least of these. This conversation may leave you feeling uncomfortable due to the content, which we make the disclaimer: some of the stories you hear, particularly about children caught in the crossfire, is hard to listen to. But stick with it. Your response to this ongoing genocide matters. Your voice counts when it comes to demanding action for a permanent ceasefire, a complete cancellation of arms sales, and the immediate expansion of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Contact your reps today. You can find one script to use by copying this statement. Bonus Episode Show Notes (00:00) Introduction with Rohadi (2:26) Rohadi shares some historical context about the region. (4:20) Interrogating malformed Christian theology that informs geopolitical opinion. (5:40) Historical overview of the region. (12:40) Introducing Dr Lalonde. (13:40) Dr Sarah Lalonde interview start. (14:38) What compelled Dr. Lalonde to go to Gaza. (18:32) Dr. Lalonde speaks to the idea of solidarity. (20:10) Discerning what is true. Speaking directly about what Dr. Lalonde saw at ground level. (23:50) But what about Hamas? (29:25) A direct eye-witness account of the atrocities committed by the IDF. (32:40) What is true about aid getting through into Gaza? (37:25) What can we do? Calls to Action from Dr. Lalonde responds. (41:00) A question for listeners. Hosted by Rohadi Nagassar. Rohadi‘s books can be found here, including his latest publication, When We Belong. Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins, and his forthcoming title (Spring 2026) called Whole & Human. Forty Meditations for Liberating Body and Spirit. Find his online church community: https://abeautifultable.ca/ Dr Sara Lalonde – Author  Dr Lalonde is an emergency and family physician specializing in community, rural, and remote emergency medicine, with a particular focus on Indigenous communities. She has gained extensive international experience, including work in Guinea with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), as well as in Albania (working with Afghan refugees), Togo, and Chad. Dr. Lalonde is also recognized as the provincial physician expert on human trafficking in Quebec. Most recently, she returned from Gaza, where she served in the emergency department at the European Gaza Hospital. She can be found on IG @dr.sarah.lalonde Additional resources courtesy of Dr. Lalonde. https://imeu.org/article/quick-facts-the-palestinian-nakba Here another reference for the 22 percent https://www.cjpme.org/history Quick Facts: The Palestinian Nakba (Catastrophe) | IMEU Arabs from British Mandate Palestine during Israel's creation. Dr Lalonde’s presentation about Christ at the checkpoint : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKWz25R3UAA and the ecumenical letter: https://kairoscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ecumenical-Statement-in-Solidarity-with-Palestinian-and-Israel-partners.pdf CMP Anglican Church Sarah Lalonde – Christ at the Checkpoint July 29 2024 IG accounts you can follow: https://www.instagram.com/jkhoury218/ https://www.instagram.com/danielbannoura/ https://www.instagram.com/munther.isaac/ https://www.instagram.com/tony.deik/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njSqEzOPU5E&t=1550s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyufVi2mdsA ?Yousef Khoury ~ ???? ????? (@jkhoury218) • Instagram… Daniel Bannoura (@danielbannoura) • Instagram profile Munther Isaac (@munther.isaac) • Instagram profile Tony E. Deik (@tony.deik) • Instagram profile Christ at The Checkpoint

The podcast is back from our summer break, but we're still in vacation travel mode! We're joined by author and photographer Ashley Campbell who is on the show to share about her new book "I've Never Been Here Before" and what it looks like to lead a big family on a big adventure around the world. From Morocco and Albania to the Philippines and Colombia, Ashley shares insight that isn't just about being a travel guide, but what it looks like to raise children that are truly global citizens. She sits down to talk with Brandon Stiver about the trip, the book and why basketball turned out to be the MVP of the trip. Support the Show Through Venmo - @canopyintl Podcast Sponsors Join more than 2,000 ministry leaders at CAFO2025 in Houston, Texas from October 1-3, hosted by the Christian Alliance for Orphans. Register for CAFO2025 in Houston Take the free Core Elements Self-Assessment from the CAFO Research Center and tap into online courses with discount code 'TGDJ25' Take the Free Core Elements Self-Assessment Resources and Links from the show "I've Never Been Here Before" by Ashley Campbell (Amazon) Conversation Notes The connection of volunteering to care for wild animals and canned hunting The importance of bringing and teaching skills when volunteering abroad The country conflict that led to the proliferation of orphanages in Nepal The relationship between corruption, poverty and caste in certain Asian countries The experience of kids that grow up in care in Nepal Misinformation told to volunteers that leads to exploitation Spending money in a way that reflects your values   Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

(0:00) Wstęp(1:06) Ukraina zwróciła się do Polski o udzielenie pożyczki na zakup uzbrojenia(2:31) Prezydent Rosji jest gotów spotkać się z prezydentem Ukrainy po przeprowadzeniu odpowiednich przygotowań(3:56) We Francji nie ma już obszarów wolnych od przestępstw narkotykowych(5:25) Podczas grecko-tureckich rozmów pokojowych na Cyprze nie osiągnięto przełomu(6:53) Albania planuje stać się pierwszym „społeczeństwem bezgotówkowym”(8:22) Przedsiębiorstwa starają się szukać alternatyw dla sztucznej inteligencji opracowanej przez OpenAIInformacje przygotował Maurycy Mietelski. Nadzór redakcyjny – Igor Janke. Czyta Michał Ziomek.Mecenasi programu: AMSO-oszczędzaj na poleasingowym sprzęcie IT: https://amso.pl/Uklad-otwarty-cinfo-pol-218.html

We're a bit late, but July was quite hectic for us! Between a bachelor's party, wedding, and some other family events, it took a little while for us to be able to sit down and record, but here we are.   July's pick was Ian's, and he chose: Bury Me Standing by Isabelle Fonseca which details her journey through eastern Europe while she lived among the Roma people. This text explores not only the culture and traditions of the Roma, but also how they fit into, and have been received by various parts of the world. Among the interactions, Fonseca stays with people in Albania, Romania, Germany, and more, and learns how they see and exist in the world. Although this book came out in 1992, there are a huge amount of interesting interactions to learn from, and may have motivated Ian and Ronnie to find a more contemporary text to see how things have changed over the last twenty years.    August's pick is Ronnie's, and she chose: The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland!

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El enviado especial de Donald Trump para Oriente Medio ha visitado hoy Gaza para ver "in situ" la situación humanitaria y cómo funcionan los polémicos centros de reparto de ayuda montados por Israel y EEUU.Vamos a estar en Albania donde el gobierno italiano de Giorgia Meloni financia dos centros de migrantes cuyas deportaciones deben ser objeto de control judicial. Hablaremos de ello. Estaremos en Serbia porque hay más de una decena de detenidos en relación con la tragedia de Novi Sad donde murieron 15 personas. También en Santa Lucía, que ha anulado una ley que criminalizaba las relaciones entre personas del mismo sexo y en El Salvador porque el Congreso acaba de otorgar más poder y reelecciones indefinidas al presidente Nayib Bukele. Además tendremos una entrevista sobre el informe "El estado de la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición en el mundo". Escuchar audio

Half a million pounds is going from the UK Government to a project aiming to improve soils in Ukraine. The ongoing research, being run by the Royal Agricultural University, has identified significant damage to soils from the war there - things like heavy metal contamination from bombardments. The new money will help set up soil labs. We speak to the professor leading it and a farmer in Ukraine.Small changes in the way a river catchment is managed can have a big impact - reconnecting floodplains, re-wiggling rivers and slowing the flow upstream can reduce the flood and pollution risk and encourage more biodiversity. A ‘whole Cumbria strategy', which involves three River Trusts, the Environment Agency and Natural England – has just been named as one of only four finalists for a prestigious global award, the Thiess International River prize. It's up against river projects in the USA and Albania. We see the kind of work the Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme is doing in the Lake District.The Environment Agency's urging farmers to think ahead and get ready for storage of slurry this winter.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Giulia Vitali"Nata nell'acqua sporca"Giulio Perrone Editorewww.giulioperroneditore.itSara, giovane napoletana, cresciuta nell'assenza di un padre emigrato in Albania e nella distanza emotiva di una madre troppo presa dal suo lavoro di giornalista, impara presto a convivere con il silenzio e l'incomprensione. Fuggire diventa l'unica scelta possibile: lascia la casa d'infanzia per seguire il fidanzato tossicodipendente, ritrovandosi in un vortice di eccessi e smarrimento.Il suo destino si intreccia con quello di altri tre compagni di deriva. La loro amicizia è il nodo viscerale di un amore tossico e in questo naufragio volontario, il corpo diventa una frontiera da esplorare, un territorio di perdizione e riscoperta.Ma il passato riaffiora, si insinua nel presente, lo plasma e lo deforma come un'eco: l'infanzia e l'adolescenza si specchiano l'una nell'altra, cicliche, inevitabili in un dialogo doloroso tra la bambina che era e la donna che sta diventando.È scritto con il fil di ferro che raschia la pagina questo romanzo d'esordio di Giuliana Vitali — Silvio PerrellaGiuliana VitaliNata a Napoli nel 1987, attualmente vive a Roma. Condirettrice e curatrice della rivista letteraria Achab, in attività dal 2013, fondata da Nando Vitali. Collabora con diversi giornali e riviste culturali come Left, Huffpost, Wired Italia, TPI, Il Quotidiano del Sud, Succedeoggi di Nicola Fano, KulturJam di Sandro Medici, interessandosi anche di tematiche sociali.Ha frequentato la scuola di scrittura Genius di Paolo Restuccia e in particolare il corso di scrittura a cura di Andrea Carraro.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

She was the daughter of Scanderbeg, Albania's national hero. She married Stefan, Prince of Serbia, a kinsman of Scanderbeg who sought refuge in his court. Stefan, a gentle, God-fearing man, had been blinded by the Turkish Sultan. Princess Angelina, loving him despite his loss of his vision and his worldly kingdom, married him with her father's blessing. Together they had two sons, George and John. When their sons were grown, Albania was ravaged by an invasion of the Turks. Stefan, with Angelina and their sons, fled to Italy, where they lived until his repose in 1468. The widowed Angelina buried her husband in his Serbian homeland and devoted her remaining years to good works. Her elder son George gave up his princely title and entered monastic life. John married but died without children in 1503. When Angelina had outlived her two sons as well as her husband she too entered monastic life. She was buried with her sons at Krušedol monastery in northern Serbia. There her miracle-working relics are venerated to this day, and a service is held each year in her memory. She, her husband and her two sons are all glorified as saints of the Church.

Food and medicine levels are critically low in Sweida, Syria. Deadly clashes in Iraq have fuelled anger across the country. Wildfires rage in Turkey, Greece and Albania. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Sweida running out of supplies under Syrian government siege Public fury in Iraq after clashes between militia and security forces Ten killed in Turkey as forest fires rage in soaring heat This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent; and Sinan Mahmoud, Baghdad correspondent. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.

"What shall we do?"––how do we respond once we hear and understand the good news of the Gospel? We're delighted to welcome Pastor Altin Zefi back to East Bay Calvary Church, visiting from his overseas service in Albania, to bring God's Word to us from Acts 2:37-41.

Week 44 of Season Seven, July 28th to August 3rd, 2025Prayer Request. 07.25.2025Albanian Pastor Genci asks:Our prayer request is that the church in Albania, amidst everyday challenges, will make God her top priority.07.25.2025Lay missionary in Italy, Michael asks:That the people of Italy would see Jesus as their King and Savior, and first in their lives. 07.25.2025Michael is in Italy, asking for his family:Daughter making friends.The whole family is settling into their new environment and meeting new friends. This whole family desires to be worthy witnesses. 07.26.2025 Fred from the Free Range Preacher:The health of my friend Gene M. is in my prayers. He has been an encouragement to me for many years now, and I am praying for his strength and health. He is a friend of the podcast and a joy to me personally. This international prayer list is Gene's.7.27.2025 From FredA brother in Christ, friend of the podcast, and a very close friend who brings peace and joy to his whole family during this season.”What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." "Robert Murray M'Cheynee M'Cheyneen link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Alternatively, visit www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 InstagramSeason 007Episode 064

Programa #15 y se lo dedicamos al enorme Ozzy Osbourne. Hablamos de la kiss-cam del escándalo, los secretos de lo gatos naranjas y la opinión de Charles Darwin sobre el matrimonio. Además, homenajeamos a nuestro querido M. Night Shyamalan repasando El Sexto Sentido. De yapa Nacho cuenta la historia sobre como una estafa piramidal llevó a Albania al borde de la guerra civil a fines de los '90. Encontra este y mucho más contenido todos los sábados a las 13hs por www.fm913.com.ar o en Spotify

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We are praying for revival to begin in Albania.In this example of Jesus' conversations and how we can apply them to prayer, we return to Jesus and Nicodemus. He comes in the night with a nagging question, that he doesn't even ask: How can I be right with God?We saw last time, Jesus knows truly what is on his heart, and blows His mind by saying:"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3After adding an illustration of the wind, Nicodemus cries out, "How can these things be?"We see, however, from Ezekiel 11:19-20, 36:26-27, and Ezekiel 37, that the concept of needing to be born again should not have been foreign to "the teacher in Israel," but it was. Even Jeremiah wrote: "But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days," declares the LORD, "I will put My law within them, and on their heart I will write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. 34 "And they shall not teach again, each man his neighbor and each man his brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,' for they shall all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them," declares the LORD, "for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more." Jeremiah 31:33-34God does not shrink back from telling us the difficult truths of the gospel, even if we wrestle with them. Our So what?"In humility, difficult truths lead us to, Lord, God, Thou knowest, and I trust in Thee." Ezekiel in the valley of the dry bones. "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee Donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 InstagramSeason 007Episode 061

Being Jewish podcast host Jonah Platt—best known for playing Fiyero in Broadway's Wicked—joins People of the Pod to discuss his journey into Jewish advocacy after October 7. He reflects on his Jewish upbringing, challenges media misrepresentations of Israel, and shares how his podcast fosters inclusive and honest conversations about Jewish identity. Platt also previews The Mensch, an upcoming film he's producing to tell Jewish stories with heart and nuance. Recorded live at AJC Global Forum 2025. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC. Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus: Untold stories of Jews who left or were driven from Arab nations and Iran People of the Pod:  Latest Episodes:  Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War: The Dinah Project's Quest to Hold Hamas Accountable Journalist Matti Friedman Exposes Media Bias Against Israel John Spencer's Key Takeaways After the 12-Day War: Air Supremacy, Intelligence, and Deterrence Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript of the Interview: Manya Brachear Pashman:   Jonah Platt: is an award winning director of theater and improv comedy, an accomplished musician, singer and award winning vocal arranger. He has been on the Broadway stage, including one year as the heartthrob Fiyero in Wicked and he's producing his first feature film, a comedy called The Mensch. He also hosts his own podcast, Being Jewish with Jonah Platt:, a series of candid conversations and reflections that explore the many facets of Jewish identity.  Jonah is with us now on the sidelines of AJC Global Forum 2025. Jonah, welcome to People of the Pod. Jonah Platt:   Thank you so much for having me, happy to be here.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   So tell us about your podcast. How is being Jewish with Jonah Platt: different from Jewish with anyone else? Jonah Platt:   That's a great question. I think it's different for a number of ways. I think one key difference is that I'm really trying to appeal to everybody, not just Jews and not just one type of Jews. I really wanted it to be a very inclusive show and, thank God, the feedback I've gotten, my audience is very diverse. It appeals to, you know, I hear from the ultra orthodox. I hear from people who found out they were Jewish a month ago. I hear from Republicans, I hear from Democrats. I hear from non Jews, Muslims, Christians, people all over the world. So I think that's special and different, especially in these echo-chambery, polarized times online, I'm trying to really reach out of that and create a space where the one thing we all have in common, everybody who listens, is that we're all well-meaning, good-hearted, curious people who want to understand more about our fellow man and each other.  I also try to really call balls and strikes as I see them, regardless of where they're coming from. So if I see, let's call it bad behavior, on the left, I'll call it out. If I see bad behavior on the right, I'll call it out. If I see bad behavior from Israel, I'll call it out. In the same breath that I'll say, I love Israel, it's the greatest place.  I think that's really unfortunately rare. I think people have a very hard time remembering that we are very capable of holding two truths at once, and it doesn't diminish your position by acknowledging fault where you see it. In fact, I feel it strengthens your position, because it makes you more trustworthy. And it's sort of like an iron sharpens iron thing, where, because I'm considering things from all angles, either I'm going to change my mind because I found something I didn't consider. That's going to be better for me and put me on firmer ground.  Or it's going to reinforce what I thought, because now I have another thing I can even speak to about it and say, Well, I was right, because even this I checked out, and that was wrong. So either way, you're in a stronger position. And I feel that that level of sort of, you know, equanimity is sorely lacking online, for sure.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Our podcasts have had some guests in common. We've had Dara Horn, Sarah Hurwitz, you said you're getting ready to have Bruce Pearl. We've had Coach Pearl on our show. You've also had conversations with Stuart Weitzman, a legendary shoe designer, in an episode titled Jews and Shoes. I love that. Can you share some other memorable nuggets from the conversations you've had over the last six months? Jonah Platt:   I had my dad on the show, and I learned things about him that I had never heard about his childhood, growing up, the way his parents raised him. The way that social justice and understanding the conflict and sort of brokenness in the world was something that my grandparents really tried to teach them very actively, and some of it I had been aware of, but not every little specific story he told. And that was really special for me. And my siblings, after hearing it, were like, We're so glad you did this so that we could see Dad and learn about him in this way. So that was really special.  There have been so many. Isaac Saul is a guy I had early on. He runs a newsletter, a news newsletter called Tangle Media that shows what the left is saying about an issue with the right is saying about an issue, and then his take. And a nugget that I took away from him is that on Shabbat, his way of keeping Shabbat is that he doesn't go on social media or read the news on Shabbat. And I took that from him, so now I do that too.  I thought that was genius. It's hard for me. I'm trying to even start using my phone period less on Shabbat, but definitely I hold myself to it, except when I'm on the road, like I am right now. When I'm at home, no social media from Friday night to Saturday night, and it's fantastic.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   It sounds delightful. Jonah Platt:   It is delightful. I highly recommend it to everybody. It's an easy one.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   So what about your upbringing? You said you learned a lot about your father's upbringing. What was your Jewish upbringing? Jonah Platt:   Yeah, I have been very blessed to have a really strong, warm, lovely, Jewish upbringing. It's something that was always intrinsic to my family. It's not something that I sort of learned at Hebrew school. And no knock on people whose experience that is, but it's, you know, I never remember a time not feeling Jewish. Because it was so important to my parents and important to their families. And you know, part of the reason they're a good match for each other is because their values are the same.  I went to Jewish Day School, the same one my kids now go to, which is pretty cool. Manya Brachear Pashman:  Oh, that's lovely. Jonah Platt:   Yeah. And I went to Jewish sleepaway camp at Camp Ramah  in California. But for me, really, you know, when I get asked this question, like, my key Jewish word is family. And growing up, every holiday we spent with some part of my very large, amazing family. What's interesting is, in my city where I grew up, Los Angeles, I didn't have any grandparents, I didn't have any aunts or uncles or any first cousins. But I feel like I was with them all the time, because every holiday, someone was traveling to somebody, and we were being together. And all of my childhood memories of Jewish holidays are with my cousins and my aunts and my uncles and my grandparents. Because it was just so important to our family. And that's just an amazing foundation for being Jewish or anything else, if that's your foundation, that's really gonna stay with you. And my upbringing, like we kept kosher in my house, meat and milk plates. We would eat meat out but no pork, no shellfish, no milk and meat, any of that. And while I don't ascribe to all those things now, I'm grateful that I got sort of the literacy in that.  In my Jewish Day School we had to wrap tefillin every morning. And while I don't do that now, I'm glad that I know how to do that, and I know what that looks like, and I know what that means, even if I resisted it very strongly at the time as a 13 year old, being like what I gotta wrap this up every day. But I'm grateful now to have that literacy. And I've always been very surprised to see in my life that often when I'm in a room with people, I'm the most observant in the room or the most Jewish literate in the room, which was never the case in my life.  I have family members who are much more observant than me, orthodox. I know plenty of Orthodox people, whatever. But in today's world, I'm very grateful for the upbringing I had where, I'll be on an experience. I actually just got back from one in Poland. I went on a trip with all moderate Muslims from around the North Africa, Middle East, and Asia, with an organization called Sharaka. We had Shabbat dinner just this past Friday at the JCC in Krakow, and I did the Shabbat kiddush for everybody, which is so meaningful and, like, I'm so grateful that I know it, that I can play that role in that, in special situations like that.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   So you've been doing a lot of traveling. Jonah Platt:  Yes. Manya Brachear Pashman:   I saw your reflection on your visit to Baku, Azerbaijan. The largest Jewish community in the Muslim world. And you went with the Jewish Federation's National Young leadership cabinet. Jonah Platt:   Shout out to my chevre. Manya Brachear Pashman:   And you posted this reflection based on your experience there, asking the question, how much freedom is too much? So can you walk our listeners through that and how you answered that question? Jonah Platt:   Yes. So to be fair, I make very clear I don't have the answer to that question definitively, I just wanted to give people food for thought, and what I hoped would happen has happened where I've been getting a lot of people who disagree with me and have other angles at which they want to look and answer this question, which I welcome and have given me a lot to think about.  But basically, what I observed in Azerbaijan was a place that's a little bit authoritative. You know, they don't have full freedom of the press. Political opposition is, you know, quieted, but there's no crime anywhere. They have a strong police presence on the streets. There are security cameras everywhere, and people like their lives there and don't want to mess with it.  And so it just got me thinking, you know, they're an extremely tolerant society. It's sort of something they pride themselves on, and always have. It's a Muslim majority country, but it is secular. They are not a Muslim official country. They're one of only really two countries in the world that are like that, the other being Albania. And they live together in beautiful peace and harmony with a sense of goodwill, with a sense of national pride, and it got me thinking, you know, look at any scenario in our lives. Look at the place you work, look at the preschool classroom that your kid is in.  There are certain rules and restrictions that allow for more freedom, in a sense, because you feel safe and taken care of and our worst instincts are not given space to be expressed. So that is what brought the question of, how much freedom is too much. And really, the other way of putting that is, how much freedom would you be willing to give up if it meant you lived in a place with no crime, where people get along with their neighbors, where there's a sense of being a part of something bigger than yourself. I think all three of which are heavily lacking in America right now that is so polarized, where hateful rhetoric is not only, pervasive, but almost welcomed, and gets more clicks and more likes and more watches. It's an interesting thing to think about.  And I heard from people being like, I haven't been able to stop thinking about this question. I don't know the answer, but it's really interesting. I have people say, you're out of your mind. It's a slippery slope. The second you give an inch, like it's all going downhill. And there are arguments to be made there.  But I can't help but feel like, if we did the due diligence, I'm sure there is something, if we keep the focus really narrow, even if it's like, a specific sentence that can't be said, like, you can't say: the Holocaust was a great thing. Let's say we make that illegal to say, like, how does that hurt anybody? If that's you're not allowed to say those exact words in that exact sequence, you know. So I think if it's gonna be a slippery slope, to me, is not quite a good enough argument for Well, let's go down the road and see if we can come up with something. And then if we decide it's a slippery slope and we get there, maybe we don't do it, but maybe there is something we can come to that if we eliminate that one little thing you're not allowed to say, maybe that will benefit us. Maybe if we make certain things a little bit more restrictive, it'll benefit us. And I likened it to Shabbat saying, you know, on Shabbat, we have all these restrictions. If you're keeping Shabbat, that's what makes Shabbat special, is all the things you're not allowed to do, and because you're not given the quote, unquote, freedom to do those things, you actually give yourself more freedom to be as you are, and to enjoy what's really good about life, which is, you know, the people around you and and having gratitude. So it's just something interesting to think about.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   It's an interesting perspective. I am a big fan of free speech. Jonah Platt:   As are most people. It's the hill many people will die on. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Educated free speech, though, right? That's where the tension is, right? And in a democracy you have to push for education and try to make sure that, you know, people are well informed, so that they don't say stupid things, but they are going to say stupid things and I like that freedom. Did you ever foresee becoming a Jewish advocate? Jonah Platt:   No. I . . . well, that's a little disingenuous. I would say, you know, in 2021 when there was violence between Israel and Gaza in the spring over this Sheik Jarrah neighborhood. That's when I first started using what little platform I had through my entertainment career to start speaking very, you know, small things, but about Israel and about Jewish life, just organically, because I am, at the time, certainly much more well educated, even now, than I was then.  But I was more tuned in than the average person, let's say, and I felt like I could provide some value. I could help bring some clarity to what was a really confusing situation at that time, like, very hard to decipher. And I could just sense what people were thinking and feeling. I'm well, tapped into the Jewish world. I speak to Jews all over the place. My, as I said, my family's everywhere. So already I know Jews all over the country, and I felt like I could bring some value. And so it started very slowly. It was a trickle, and then it started to turn up a little bit, a little bit more, a little bit more. I went on a trip to Israel in April of 2023. It's actually the two year anniversary today of that trip, with the Tel Aviv Institute, run by a guy named Hen Mazzig, who I'm sure, you know, well, I'm sure he's been on the show, yeah.  And that was, like, sort of the next step for me, where I was surrounded by other people speaking about things online, some about Jewish stuff, some not. Just seeing these young, diverse people using their platforms in whatever way, that was inspiring to me. I was like, I'm gonna go home, I'm gonna start using this more.  And then October 7 happened, and I couldn't pull myself away from it. It's just where I wanted to be. It's what I wanted to be spending my time and energy doing. It felt way too important. The stakes felt way too high, to be doing anything else. It's crazy to me that anybody could do anything else but be focusing on that. And now here we are. So I mean, in a way, could I have seen it? No. But have I sort of, looking back on it, been leaning this way? Kinda. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Do you think it would've you would've turned toward advocacy if people hadn't been misinformed or confused about Israel? Or do you think that you would've really been more focused on entertainment.  Jonah Platt:   Yeah, I think probably. I mean, if we lived in some upside down, amazing world where everybody was getting everything right, and, you know, there'd be not so much for me to do. The only hesitation is, like, as I said, a lot of my content tries to be, you know, celebratory about Jewish identity. I think actually, I would still be talking because I've observed, you know, divisions and misunderstandings within the Jewish community that have bothered me, and so some of the things I've talked about have been about that, about like, hey, Jews, cut it out. Like, be nice to each other. You're getting this wrong.  So I think that would still have been there, and something that I would have been passionate about speaking out on. Inclusivity is just so important to me, but definitely would be a lot lower stakes and a little more relaxed if everybody was on the same universe in regards to Israel. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You were relatively recently in Washington, DC. Jonah Platt:   Yeah. Manya Brachear Pashman:   For the White House Correspondents Dinner. I was confused, because he just said he was in Krakow, so maybe I was wrong. Jonah Platt:   I flew direct from Krakow to DC, got off the plane, went to the hotel where the dinner was, changed it to my tux, and went downstairs for the dinner.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Wow. Jonah Platt:   Yeah. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Are you tired? Jonah Platt:   No, actually, it's amazing. I'll give a shout out. There's a Jewish businessman, a guy named Andrew Herr, who I was in a program with through Federation called CLI in LA, has started a company called Fly Kit. This is a major shout out to Fly Kit that you download the app, you plug in your trip, they send you supplements, and the app tells you when to take them, when to eat, when to nap, when to have coffee, in an attempt to help orient yourself towards the time zone you need to be on. And I have found it very useful on my international trips, and I'm not going to travel without it again. Yeah. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Wow. White House Correspondents dinner. You posted some really thoughtful words about the work of journalists, which I truly appreciated. But what do American journalists get wrong about Israel and the Jewish connection to Israel?  Jonah Platt:   The same thing that everybody who gets things wrong are getting wrong. I mean, we're human beings, so we're fallible, and just because you're a journalist doesn't make you immune to propaganda, because propaganda is a powerful tool. If it didn't work, people wouldn't be using it. I mean, I was just looking at a post today from our friend Hen Mazzig about all the different ways the BBC is getting things horribly, horribly wrong. I think part of it is there's ill intent. I mean, there is malice. For certain people, where they have an agenda. And unfortunately, you know, however much integrity journalists have, there is a news media environment where we've made it okay to have agenda-driven news where it's just not objective. And somehow it's okay for these publications that we've long trusted to have a story they want to tell. I don't know why that's acceptable. It's a business, and I guess maybe if that, if the dollars are there, it's reinforcing itself. But reporters get wrong so much. I'd say the fundamental misunderstanding that journalists as human beings get wrong, that everybody gets wrong, is that Jews are not a group of rich, white Europeans with a common religion. That's like the number one misunderstanding about Jews. Because most people either don't know Jews at all on planet Earth. They've never met one. They know nothing about it except what they see on the news or in a film, or the Jews that they know happen to maybe be white, rich, European ancestry people, and so they assume that's everybody. When, of course, that's completely false, and erases the majority of Jews from planet Earth. So I think we're missing that, and then we're also missing what Israel means to the Jewish people is deeply misunderstood and very purposefully erased.  Part of what's tricky about all of this is that the people way behind the curtain, the terrorists, the real I hate Israel people agenda. They're the ones who plant these seeds. But they're like 5% of the noise. They're secret. They're in the back. And then everybody else, without realizing it, is picking up these things. And so the vast majority of people are, let's say, erasing Jewish connection to Israel without almost even realizing they're doing it because they have been fed this, because propaganda is a powerful tool, and they believe it to be true what they've been told.  And literally, don't realize what they're doing. And if they were in a calm environment and somebody was able to explain to them, Hey, here's what you're doing, here's what you're missing, I think, I don't know, 75% of people would be like, holy crap. I've been getting this wrong. I had no idea. Maybe even higher than 75% they really don't know. And that's super dangerous. And I think the media and journalism is playing a major role in that. Sometimes things get, you know, retracted and apologized for. But the damage is done, especially when it comes to social media. If you put out, Israel just bombed this hospital and killed a bunch of doctors, and then the next day you're like, Oops, sorry, that was wrong. Nobody cares. All they saw was Israel bombed a bunch of doctors and that seed's already been planted. So it's been a major issue the info war, while you know, obviously not the same stakes as a real life and death physical war has been as important a piece of this overall war as anything. And I wouldn't say it's going great. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Did it come up at all at the Correspondent's Dinner, or more of a celebration? Jonah Platt:   No, thank God. Yeah. It was more of a celebration. It was more of just sort of it was cool, because there was no host this year, there was no comedian, there was no president, he didn't come. So it was really like being in the clubhouse with the journalists, and you could sense they were sort of happy about it. Was like, just like a family reunion, kind of a vibe, like, it's just our people. We're all on the same page. We're the people who care about getting it right. We care about journalistic integrity. We're here to support each other. It was really nice. I mean, I liked being sort of a fly on the wall of this other group that I had not really been amongst before, and seeing them in their element in this like industry party, which was cool.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Okay, so we talked about journalists. What about your colleagues in the entertainment industry? Are you facing backlash from them, either out of malice or ignorance?  Jonah Platt:   I'm not facing any backlash from anybody of importance if I'm not getting an opportunity, or someone's written me off or something. I don't know that, you know, I have no idea if I'm now on somebody's list of I'm never gonna work with that guy. I don't know. I don't imagine I am. If I am, it says way more about that person than it does about me, because my approach, as we've discussed, is to try to be really inclusive and honest and, like, objective. And if I get something wrong, I'll delete it, or I'll say I got it wrong. I try to be very transparent and really open that, like I'm trying my best to get things right and to be fair.  And if you have a problem with that. You know, you've got a problem. I don't have a problem. So I wouldn't say any backlash. In fact, I mean, I get a lot of support, and a lot of, you know, appreciation from people in the industry who either are also speaking out or maybe too afraid to, and are glad that other people are doing it, which I have thoughts about too, but you know, when people are afraid to speak out about the stuff because of the things they're going to lose. Like, to a person, maybe you lose stuff, but like, you gain so many more other people and opportunities, people who were just sort of had no idea that you were on the same team and were waiting for you to say something, and they're like, Oh my God, you're in this with me too. Great, let's do something together, or whatever it is. So I've gotten, it's been much more positive than negative in terms of people I actually care about. I mean, I've gotten fans of entertainment who have nasty things to say about me, but not colleagues or industry peers.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   So you would declare yourself a proud Zionist. Jonah Platt:   Yes. Manya Brachear Pashman:   But you wrote a column in The Forward recently over Passover saying, let's retire the word Zionist. Why?  Jonah Platt:   Yes. I recently wrote an op-ed and actually talked about on my pod as well about why I feel we should retire the word Zionism. Not that I think we actually are. It's pretty well in use. But my main reasoning was, that the way we all understand Zionism, those of us who actually know what it is, unlike a lot of people –is the belief that Jews should have self determination, sovereignty in some piece of the land to which they are indigenous. We have that. We've had it for almost 80 years. I don't know why we need to keep using a word that frames it as aspirational, that like, I believe we should have this thing. We already have it.  And I feel by sort of leaving that sentence without a period, we're sort of suggesting that non-existence is somehow on the table. Like, if I just protest enough, Israel's going to stop existing. I want to slam that door closed. I don't think we need to be the, I believe that Israel should exist people anymore. I think we should be the I love Israel people, or I support Israel people. I'm an Israel patriot. I'm a lover of Israel, whatever the phrase may be. To me, the idea that we should continue to sort of play by their framework of leaving that situation on the table, is it only hurts us, and I just don't think we need it. Manya Brachear Pashman:   It lets others define it, in their own terms.  Jonah Platt:   Yeah, we're playing, sort of by the rules of the other people's game. And I know, you know, I heard when I put that out, especially from Israelis, who it to them, it sort of means patriot, and they feel a lot of great pride with it, which I totally understand. But the sort of more universal understanding of what that word is, and certainly of what the Movement was, was about that aspirational creation of a land, that a land's been created. Not only has it been created, it's, you know, survived through numerous wars, it's stronger than ever. You know, third-most NASDAQ companies in the world. We need to just start talking about it from like, yeah, we're here. We're not going anywhere, kind of a place. And not, a we should exist, kind of a place. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So it's funny, you said, we all know what Zionism is. And I grinned a little bit, because there are so many different definitions of Zionism. I mean, also, Zionism was a very inclusive progressive ideology packaged in there, right, that nobody talks about because it's just kind of not, we just don't talk about it anymore.  So what else about the conversation needs to change? How do we move forward in a productive, constructive way when it comes to teaching about Jewish identity and securing the existence of Israel? Jonah Platt:   In a way, those two things are related, and in a way they're not. You can have a conversation about Jewish identity without necessarily going deep down the Israel hole. But it is critical that people understand how central a connection to Israel is, to Jewish identity. And people are allowed to believe whatever they want. And you can be someone who says, Well, you know, Israel is not important to me, and that's okay, that's you, but you have to at least be clear eyed that that is an extreme and fringe position. That is not a mainstream thing. And you're going to be met with mistrust and confusion and anger and a sense of betrayal, if that's your position.  So I think we need to be clear eyed about that and be able to have that conversation. And I think if we can get to the place where we can acknowledge that in each other. Like, dude, have your belief. I don't agree with it. I think it's crazy. Like, you gotta at least know that we all think you're crazy having that idea. And if they can get to the base, we're like, yeah, I understand that, but I'm gonna believe what I'm gonna believe, then we can have conversations and, like, then we can talk. I think the, I need to change your mind conversation, it doesn't usually work. It has to be really gently done. And I'm speaking this as much from failure as I am from success. As much as we try, sometimes our emotions come to the fore of these conversations, and that's–it's not gonna happen. You know, on my pod, I've talked about something called, I call the four C's of difficult conversation. And I recently, like, tried to have a conversation. I did not adhere to my four C's, and it did not go well. And so I didn't take my own advice. You have to come, like, legitimately ready to be curious to the other person's point of view, wanting to hear what they have to say. You know, honoring their truth, even if it is something that hurts you deeply or that you abhor. You can say that, but you have to say it from a place of respect and honoring. If you want it to go somewhere. If you just want to like, let somebody have it, go ahead, let somebody have it, but you're definitely not going to be building towards anything that. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So before I let you go, can you tell us a little bit about The Mensch? Jonah Platt:   Yeah, sure. So the Mensch is one of a couple of Jewish entertainment projects I'm now involved with in the last year, which, you know, I went from sort of zero to now three. The Mensch is a really unique film that's in development now. We're gonna be shooting this summer that I'm a producer on. And it's the story of a 30 something female rabbi in New Mexico who, life just isn't where she thought it would be. She's not connecting with her congregation. She's not as far along as she thought things would be. Her synagogue is failing, and there's an antisemitic event at her synagogue, and the synagogue gets shut down. And she's at the center of it. Two weeks later, the synagogue's reopening. She's coming back to work, and as part of this reopening to try to bring some some life and some juzz to the proceedings, one of the congregants from the synagogue, the most eccentric one, who's sort of a pariah, who's being played by Jennifer Goodwin, who's a fantastic actress and Jewish advocate, donates her family's priceless Holocaust-era Torah to the synagogue, and the rabbi gets tasked with going to pick it up and bring it. As things often happen for this rabbi, like a bunch of stuff goes wrong. Long story short, she ends up on a bus with the Torah in a bag, like a sports duffel bag, and gets into an altercation with somebody who has the same tattoo as the perpetrator of the event at her synagogue, and unbeknownst to the two of them, they have the same sports duffel bag, and they accidentally swap them. So she shows up at the synagogue with Jennifer Goodwin, they're opening it up, expecting to see a Torah, and it's full of bricks of cocaine. And the ceremony is the next day, and they have less than 24 hours to track down this torah through the seedy, drug-dealing, white nationalist underbelly of the city. And, you know, drama and hilarity ensue. And there's lots of sort of fun, a magic realism to some of the proceedings that give it like a biblical tableau, kind of sense. There's wandering in the desert and a burning cactus and things of that nature.  So it's just, it's really unique, and what drew me to it is what I'm looking for in any sort of Jewish project that I'm supporting, whether as a viewer or behind the scenes, is a contemporary story that's not about Jews dying in the Holocaust. That is a story of people just being people, and those people are Jewish. And so the things that they think about, the way they live, maybe their jobs, even in this case, are Jewish ones. But it's not like a story of the Jews in that sense. The only touch point the majority of the world has for Jews is the news and TV and film. And so if that's how people are gonna learn about us, we need to take that seriously and make sure they're learning who we really are, which is regular people, just like you, dealing with the same kind of problems, the same relationships, and just doing that through a little bit of a Jewish lens. So the movie is entertaining and unique and totally fun, but it also just happens to be about Jews and rabbis. Manya Brachear Pashman:   And so possible, spoiler alert, does the White Nationalist end up being the Mensch in the end? Jonah Platt:   No, no, the white nationalist is not the mensch. They're the villain.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   I thought maybe there was a conversion moment in this film. Jonah Platt:   No conversion. But sort of, one of the themes you take away is, anybody can be a mensch. You don't necessarily need to be the best rabbi in the world to be a mensch. We're all fallible, flawed human beings. And what's important is that we try to do good and we try to do the right thing, and usually that's enough. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Well, I thought that kind of twist would be… Jonah Platt:   I'll take it up with the writer.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Well, Jonah, you are truly a mensch for joining us on the sidelines here today. Jonah Platt:   Thank you. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Safe travels, wherever you're headed next.  Jonah Platt:   Thank you very much. Happy to be with you.   

This episode was recorded in Albania with guest host Travis Baker. Together, Travis and Jason discuss what they feel are the Top 6 German bands not named Scorpions.

Çdo mëngjes zgjohuni me “Wake Up”, programi i njëkohshëm radio-televiziv i “Top Channel” e “Top Albania Radio”, në thelb ka përcjelljen e informacionit më të nevojshëm për mëngjesin. Në “Wake Up” gjeni leximin e gazetave, analiza të ndryshme, informacione utilitare, këmbimin valuator, parashikimin e motit, biseda me të ftuarit në studio për tema të aktualitetit, nga jeta e përditshme urbane e deri tek arti dhe spektakli si dhe personazhe interesantë. Zgjimi në “Wake Up” është ritmik dhe me buzëqeshje. Gjatë tri orëve të transmetimit, na shoqëron edhe muzika më e mirë, e huaj dhe shqiptare.

Why are women still afraid of strength training? Fitness phenom Senada Greca joins me on the Habits and Hustle podcast to share how she has spent years proving that lifting weights won't make you bulky - it'll make you powerful. We discuss why cardio culture is holding women back, reveal her exact weekly workout routine, and break down the psychological barriers keeping people from the gym. Plus, Senada shares what it was really like training Kim Kardashian full-time, why she works out barefoot, and her thoughts on trendy wellness practices like fasting and cold plunges for women. Senada Greca is a fitness trainer and entrepreneur with over 6 million Instagram followers. She's the founder of the WeRise fitness app and former personal trainer to Kim Kardashian. Originally from Albania, she holds degrees in business and transitioned from pharmaceutical sales to become one of social media's most trusted fitness voices. What We Discuss:  (01:00) Fitness Entrepreneur's Journey to Success (07:58) Transitioning From Cardio to Strength Training (15:49) Maximizing Strength Training Efficiency and Frequency (23:49) Optimizing Strength Training and Foot Health (32:09) Overcoming Fitness Excuses and Consistency (41:35) Importance of Fitness and Nutrition (48:18) Daily Routine and Healthy Eating (01:01:10) Impact of Fasting and Cold Plunges (01:08:13) Maximizing Strength Training Variety and Progress (01:19:05) Incorporating Pilates and Strength Training (01:25:53) Powerful Networking and Positive Energy …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off  TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off.  David: Buy 4, get the 5th free at davidprotein.com/habitsandhustle.   Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen   Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Senada Greca: Website: WeRise app Instagram: @senada.greca 

Ingrid Leka ha 45 anni e vive a Milano. La sua storia, però, comincia dall'altra parte dell'Adriatico, in Albania, dove ha trascorso i primi tredici anni di vita. Nel 1993, insieme alla madre e al fratello, raggiunge il padre in Italia, sbarcato a Bari due anni prima.Cresciuta in un paese comunista, dove ogni aspetto della vita era controllato dallo Stato, Ingrid ricorda una gestione familiare del denaro estremamente attenta: «Durante la mia infanzia non ho mai percepito ansia legata al denaro. Quello che ho sentito, invece, è stata la mancanza di beni materiali. Ma era una mancanza che prescindeva dai soldi: anche se li avevi, non era detto che potessi comprare ciò che volevi». Anche dopo l'arrivo in un Paese dove il consumo è non solo libero ma incentivato, in casa Leka rimane un approccio sobrio e misurato: «Siamo sempre stati abituati a guardare prima il prezzo, e questa abitudine mi è rimasta. Ancora oggi non provo un vestito se prima non so quanto costa».Le sue scelte scolastiche rispondono allo stesso principio: assicurarsi un futuro indipendente, con una stabilità economica. Per questo sceglie Economia, e dopo la laurea in Bocconi entra subito nel mondo del lavoro. Dopo alcune esperienze in Italia, JP Morgan la chiama a Londra per un ruolo ad alta specializzazione. È l'ingresso in un mondo di opportunità, responsabilità e — per la prima volta — benessere economico tangibile.Dopo cinque anni in Inghilterra, Ingrid sceglie di tornare in Italia, dove vive il suo compagno, per costruire una famiglia. È il primo cambio di rotta per la sua carriera: si mette in proprio e l'attività di consulenza finanziaria le permette di diventare madre di tre figli. Ma il lavoro da libera professionista non si rivela soddisfacente — né dal punto di vista economico, né da quello personale. Ed è proprio in quell'inquietudine che germoglia una nuova possibilità: dare spazio alla creatività ed esplorare il mondo dell'arte. Con i soldi messi da parte negli anni a JP Morgan, prende in affitto uno spazio e apre il suo laboratorio. Intanto cerca di farsi conoscere, tra social e piccole esposizioni.Questo passaggio è reso possibile sia dalla sicurezza economica costruita in vent'anni di carriera, sia dalla sensazione di aver in qualche modo adempiuto al proprio “dovere” sociale. «Oggi mi sento libera: mi sono sposata, ho avuto i figli, ho messo da parte un po' di soldi. E adesso posso permettermi di fare ciò che desidero. Voglio fare l'artista, e così faccio».Una scelta che Ingrid considera educativa anche per i suoi figli. «Sono felice che crescano esposti alle mie difficoltà economiche — perché, al momento, vendo pochi pezzi - ma anche alla mia realizzazione. Paradossalmente, oggi mi riconosco più valore come artista di quanto me ne riconoscessi come consulente finanziaria».

„Dacă vreun popor și vreo țară ar trebui consultați cu privire la problema genocidului, acestea sunt în mod absolut Israelul.” Iată declarația președintei parlamentului sârbesc Ana Brnabić care a vizitat săptămâna trecută Israelul. Oficialul sârb a răspuns unei întrebări privind respingerea de către Israel a rezoluției ONU privind genocidul de la Srebrenica. beta.rs comentează vizita făcută în Israel de Președinta Adunării Naționale, Ana Brnabić, săptămnâna trecută.  Ana Brnabić s-a întâlnit cu președintele israelian Isaac Herzog și cu ministrul israelian de externe, Gideon Sa'ar. Aceștia au discutat despre relațiile dintre cele două țări și despre consolidarea cooperării în mai multe domenii. „Toți (oficialii israelieni) și-au exprimat profunda recunoștință față de Serbia pentru tot sprijinul acordat după 7 octombrie”, a spus Brnabić. Potrivit oficialului sârb, cele două țări se concentrează acum pe încheierea unui acord de liber schimb. Întrebată dacă a mulțumit autorităților israeliene pentru respingerea rezoluției ONU privind Genocidul de la Srebrenica, Brnabić a răspuns că, dacă vreun popor și vreo țară ar trebui consultați cu privire la problema genocidului, acestea sunt în mod absolut Israelul. „Oficialii israelieni au susținut că a fost o crimă în masă teribilă, dar că nu poate fi definită drept genocid”, a spus Ana Brnabić.   Organizatorii festivalului Exist: următoarea ediție nu va avea loc în acestă Serbie Cea de-a 25-a ediție a Festivalului Exit a avut loc week-endul trecut la Cetatea Petrovaradin din Novi Sad. Organizatorii spun că este ultima dată când acest festival simbol pentru Serbia se desfășoară în „acestă Serbie,” relatează slobodnaevropa.org, Europa Liberă în limba sârbă. Festivalul s-a desfășurat în contextul protestelor antiguvernamentale, iar organizatorii au declarat că s-au aflat sub presiunea autorităților din cauza sprijinului acordat studenților. Șefa departamentului de comunicare spune că a fost semnat un acord pentru organizarea următoarei ediții în 2026, în Egipt. „A fost semnată o colaborare oficială cu compania egipteană Venture Lifestyle. A 26-a ediție a festivalului va avea loc lângă piramidele din Egipt. Dacă nu există nicio schimbare în țară, nu va mai exista niciun festival în Novi Sad,” a declarat responsabila de comunicare a evenimentului.  De-a lungul anilor, Exit a devenit un simbol al Serbiei. Cu aproximativ 200.000 de vizitatori anual, este recunoscut ca fiind unul dintre cele mai importante festivaluri de muzică din lume. Ediția de anul acesta a fost deschisă de Bob Geldof, fondatorul Live Aid,. În deschidere a cântat și artista italiană Gala. Hitul ei din anii 90, „Freed from Desire”, a devenit imn neoficial al protestelor și blocadelor din Serbia.   „Albania nu poate schimba prea multe pe câmpul de luptă, dar suntem alături de Kiev! shqiptarja.com scrie despre participarea premierului Edi Rama la Conferința privind Reconstrucția Ucrainei de la Roma. „Nu suntem o comunitate beligerantă, iar Ucraina nu este nici agresorul, nici autorul acestui război sângeros care are loc la granița Europei zi și noapte. Nimeni nu are o formulă magică, desigur, și cu siguranță nici eu nu am una. A vorbi despre pace nu pune capăt războiului și nu îl face pe Vladimir Putin un om pașnic. Totuși, aș dori împărtășesc convingerea că, chiar dacă vom face tot ce este necesar pentru a nu lăsa Ucraina să cadă, nu vom fi suficient de puternici pentru a pune capăt acestui război, pentru a salva Ucraina, dacă nu avem propriul nostru plan de pace puternic, curajos și atractiv. Pacea este singurul viitor despre care poate vorbi Europa,” a  spus Edi Rama.     Au participat la Revista Presei Europa Plus: Andjela RADULOVIC, Serbia Sofija JOVANOVIĆ, Serbia Lavdije XHELILI, Albania

Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have spent more than $1bn on an Albanian island that will be a luxury resort – once the unexploded ordnance has been removed By Marzio Mian. Read by Mo Ayoub For more on US politics and the Trump family check out Politics Weekly America. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall follows the Equipa das Quinas at the 2025 UEFA European U17 Championship in Albania where they won the title for a third time. He documents Portugal's campaign, talks to players, gives his ingishts on Albanian history and key figures as he travels around the country.

This episode of the Only Business podcast explores how gratitude can be a powerful tool for business growth. It breaks down eight practical ways gratitude impacts client loyalty, team morale, decision-making, and long-term success. Listeners will learn how to apply gratitude as a mindset and strategy to stay focused, build stronger relationships, and move through difficult seasons with clarity and purpose.

At times we have the opportunity to deviate a little from the tried-and-true conversations this podcast has become known for as opportunities occur for us to sit down with a very special person, perhaps not known as a sewist or quilter, but as someone who has made an indelible mark in the world of creativity. Our guest today is a woman whose life and work have helped shape some of the most iconic spaces and moments in American design history – and whose personal story is just as remarkable as her professional one.Tania McKnight Norris was born in Scotland and lived in London and Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia) before relocating to Los Angeles in 1963. With a refined eye for detail, a love of elegance, and an independent spirit, she made her way to the United States and found herself working at the highest levels of interior design—at a time when few women were given a seat at the table.She joined the design team at Walt Disney Productions in the 1960s, becoming the only woman on the original five-person team responsible for creating the interiors of Disneyland's New Orleans Square and the elegant Club 33—an exclusive private club hidden behind an unmarked door that has since become the stuff of legend. Tania designed the club's original logo, handpicked furnishings, and helped shape its iconic look and feel, combining European sophistication with imaginative flair.Norris left Disney in the 70s, working as a project designer for the RMS Queen Mary before relocating to central California and opening an antique shop. She also anchored a weekly radio show about antiques and participated in antique shows throughout the United States while running her shop.Her interests include gardening, photography travel, cooking, needlepoint and botanical art – she is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists.Today, Tania joins us to reflect on a life lived with imagination, strength, and purpose. From her early days as a curious girl in Scotland to becoming a design icon in her own right, she has so much to share—and we are honored to have her here to share it with us.(3:42) Tania shares stories of her youth…being born before WWII. She lived in a castle Culzean in Scotland which had a special floor that was given by the people of Scotland to President Eisenhower. Did you know that Scotland has palm trees along the coast. And that at the age of 8, Tania decided she wanted to decorate homes?! She even met Lady Churchill, Margo Fountain and the royal family. She arrived in America in November 1963, 2 weeks prior to the assassination of President Kennedy. She marveled at the resilience of this country. Then…there was THE call about the job at Disney. What follows is a rich recount of her early days at Disney.(13:30)Tania talks about Walt Disney and the gracious way he treated her. He “never said no” to her about her ideas. Learn what Disney would do if he didn't like someone's work…or wanted something more. And…how the ladies room got to be bigger than originally planned.(19:05) What's Tania's favorite attraction at Disney World! Find out here and why she chose this particular one. Learn about some of the behind-the-scenes things done at Disney World…things you probably never knew!(21:50) And now…the purple wallpaper. Tania tells of its creation.(24:46) Tania's hands have been reproduced many times at Disney. Hear this story and how much she was paid. Any why Mitzie Chandler got paid more.(26:22) What's it like for Tania to walk into a haunted mansion and see her work? What happened when she saw it on a maiden voyage of a Disney cruise ship?(27:33) Tania is a sewist. How did she learn to sew and what are her favorite things to make. How did WWII influence her sewing? And what's she up to with Joe Vecchiarelli?(33:10) Tania has visited +130 countries. Her some of her wonderful tales of adventures. Let's start with Antarctica. Then there's Mongolia where she saw the eclipse, Siberia for a wedding and Albania to interview students with whom she travelled to Macedonia. Oh, and what about 1000 miles down the Amazon.(35:02) Where has she not traveled to…but wants to go to…? West Africa and several places in Europe. Have toothbrush will travel!(35:37) She talks about her endowment for botanical art at the Huntington in San Marino. She explains why botanical art is so meaningful to her. She tells of the Virginia Robinson Gardens. She also explains botanical art.(38:30) Who is someone she's met in her life that really left an impression. Well…JoeVechiarelli…and Charles the King of England! Michael Jackson, Madonna.(40:12) What inspires her? Inquisitiveness! She tells of a dinner one night at the Getty Museum and…!(41:22) What's next for her? Retirement…most likely not!(41:53) What didn't I ask? Well, hear about her radio show The World of Books(43:14) How can you reach out to Tania? HMpurplewallpaper@gmail.com. Be sure to follow, rate and review this podcast on your favorite platform. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

In this eye-opening segment, Tara and Lee react to shocking proposals from Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat who won the NYC mayoral primary and openly advocates government seizure of private property to create massive “social housing” complexes. From grocery stores to department stores and entire apartment buildings, Mamdani envisions forcibly redistributing property through eminent domain—policies straight out of communist regimes. They highlight warnings from Peter Lamage, an immigrant who fled Albania's communism after his own father was killed for resisting forced redistribution. Despite the radical agenda, Democratic leaders like Chris Murphy, Hakeem Jeffries, and Chuck Schumer refuse to condemn Mamdani—signaling this ideology could be the party's future. Plus, Tara and Lee discuss declining patriotism among Democrats, the hypocrisy of wealthy progressives who expect others to sacrifice, and Ron DeSantis' new immigration enforcement facilities. It's a candid look at how fringe ideas are becoming mainstream—and what it could mean for America.

In these searing back-to-back segments, Tara and Lee expose the radical left's escalating assault on America's foundations. First, Tara uncovers the shocking rise of Zohran Mamdani, the openly socialist New York City mayoral candidate vowing to seize private property, create government-run housing, and end capitalism itself—policies hailed as the “future of the Democratic Party.” Drawing chilling parallels to Albania, Cuba, and Venezuela, Tara warns this communist blueprint will destroy freedom if not stopped. Next, she reveals explosive new evidence showing FBI Director Christopher Wray committed multiple felonies—destroying evidence of Chinese election interference in 2020 and perjuring himself before Congress while blaming nonexistent “Russian bots.” From massive illegal immigrant voter fraud to state-level cowardice in confronting the crisis, Tara underscores how Trump and DeSantis are virtually alone in fighting to preserve American sovereignty. Together, these reports detail a coordinated campaign to erase the rule of law, weaponize government power, and replace American values with socialist tyranny.

I Norge er det lyst om nettene og da kan det være vanskelig å sove. Jeg anbefaler alle å kjøpe blendingsgardiner for å få mørkt soverom! Jeg forteller også om klimaturister som kommer til Norge for å kjøle seg ned - coolcation! Påfuglkonferansen er gjennomført og det gikk strålende, jeg er så fornøyd! Norge er så heldig som får dere til Norge, dere er fantastiske ressurser som vi må ta vare på. 

Massimo Rebotti parla delle tensioni fra l'esecutivo e l'ufficio della Suprema Corte che, nei giorni scorsi, ha sollevato diverse critiche sul Decreto Sicurezza e sulla gestione dei migranti in Albania. Giacomo Valtolina racconta del grattacielo di Milano sulla cui cima una gigantesca struttura si è improvvisamente staccata. Paolo Ottolina parla dei provvedimenti del Garante che dovrebbero porre fine alle telefonate indesiderate.I link di corriere.it:Lo scontro governo-Cassazione: perché sono stati «bocciati» il decreto sicurezza e il piano Albania per i migrantiMilano, l'insegna Generali della Torre Hadid collassa a 192 metri di altezzaAddio telefonate moleste dei call center dal 19 agosto? Come funzioneranno i nuovi filtri

In this episode, Karol interviews Matt Palumbo, author of books on the Soros family, discussing the influence of George and Alex Soros on global politics, particularly in Albania. They explore the ideological differences between the two, the complexities of Soros' funding, and the impact on U.S. relations. Palumbo shares insights from his investigative journalism journey and offers life lessons on personal growth and consistency. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. Purchase Matt's NEW Book HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step into the world of impact investing with this captivating episode of Female VC Lab! Host Barbara Bickham sits down with Najada Kumbuli, Vice President and Head of Investments at the Visa Foundation, for an illuminating conversation on reshaping capitalism for the greater good. Discover how Najada’s journey from communist Albania to leading global VC strategies at Visa Foundation fuels her passion for social responsibility, small business empowerment, and inclusive innovation. Find out what’s next in venture capital, why AI and emerging markets are top of mind, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Visa Foundation backs entrepreneurs while driving lasting social impact. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or changemaker, you’ll leave inspired and equipped with actionable insights on building a more equitable future. Guest Information Guest Name: Najada Kumbuli Bio: Najada Kumbuli is the Vice President and Head of Investments at the Visa Foundation, where she champions impact investing and ecosystem growth for small businesses and entrepreneurs worldwide. Leveraging her unique upbringing in Albania and global expertise, Najada leads a holistic investment strategy with a focus on inclusion, sustainable growth, and measurable social impact. Links: Visa Foundation Website: https://usa.visa.com/about-visa/visa-foundation.html LinkedIn: Najada Kumbuli LinkedIn Episode Outline Origins & Inspiration for Impact Investing Najada shares her powerful personal journey from communist Albania to global investing, revealing what motivated her to pursue impact investing and advocate for “conscious capitalism.” Learn more about impact investing from the Visa Foundation Visa Foundation’s Investment Thesis & Global Strategy A deep dive into how the Visa Foundation’s thesis centers on championing small businesses with access to capital, digital tools, and financial skills—spanning micro-entrepreneurs in Nigeria to high-growth startups in India. Visa Foundation Annual Report: See their latest impact and portfolio highlights Trends Shaping the Future of Venture Capital Najada gives her perspective on what’s ahead for VC: the expanding role of AI and deep tech, greater discipline in investing, increased attention to emerging markets like Africa and Latin America, and the rise of responsible, impact-driven investments. Acquired Podcast – a favorite resource mentioned by Najada Resources for Founders & Fund Managers Discover how to get connected with the Visa Foundation, access reports, and tap into support and tools for scaling your impact-driven business. Contact Visa Foundation or access their resources Further Reading & Resources: Visa Foundation Impact Report: Read here Book: “Conscious Capitalism” by John Mackey & Raj Sisodia Acquired Podcast Host & Show Info Host Name: Barbara Bickham About the Host: Barbara Bickham is a veteran technologist, investor, and founder committed to amplifying women’s voices in venture capital. She brings her expertise in innovation, investing, and entrepreneurship to every episode of Female VC Lab. Podcast Website: https://femalevclab.com Community & Calls to Action Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts – Support the show by leaving a review! [Apple Podcasts Link] Contact the show: femalevclab@trailyn.com Follow us on social media: X (formerly Twitter): @femalevclab Instagram: @femalevclab Join the conversation: Comment on LinkedIn, X, or share your key takeaways using #FemaleVCLab. Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.

A Lifelong Song of Service: John and Lou Ann MohlerJohn and Lou Ann Mohler's story began on the campus of Cedarville University, where a Michigan girl met an Ohio boy in concert chorale. What started with a warm February day, a convertible ride to the Indian Mound, and a first date filled with talk of old girlfriends (John's idea of charm, perhaps?) bloomed into a 46-year marriage built on shared faith, music, and ministry.After college, the Mohlers began their careers as teachers — John directing bands and orchestras and Lou Ann teaching English and drama. But as their hearts leaned more toward church ministry, God led them to Patterson Park Church in Dayton, Ohio. In 1985, John stepped into a pastoral role, and what began as a small church of about 200 has flourished under their leadership.For 40 years, John has faithfully directed worship, blending hymns with modern praise songs in a way that draws generations together. With a full choir and orchestra — a rarity these days — the Mohlers have crafted a worship experience that is both reverent and joyful.Their legacy isn't just in music or programs — it's in the people. From small groups to mission trips to Albania, from raising their children in the church to mentoring younger pastors, John and Lou Ann have cultivated community all their lives. Even as retirement nears, John continues to teach future worship leaders, ensuring that what he's helped build will endure.In a fast-moving world, the Mohlers have been a steady presence — faithful, humble, and full of grace. And for those at Patterson Park, their legacy is more than music — it's love lived out loud.Learn more about this couple's amazing journey on the Cedarville Stories podcast.https://share.transistor.fm/s/070bb0dahttps://youtu.be/CqDD4krljeE

The nation of Albania is being dragged back into communist tyranny thanks to George Soros, the Biden administration’s machinations, narco-gangs and communist operators, warned Albania’s first democratically elected president and now leader of the opposition Sali Berisha in this interview on Conversations That Matter with The New American magazine’s Alex Newman. Dr. Berisha, a professor ... The post “Soros Republic” Dragged Back into Communism, Former Albanian President Warns appeared first on The New American.

Join us in an open discussion with the team that went to Albania! Hear how they overcame trials, stepped out of their comfort zone, learned more about God, and connected with our partners. "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” - Romans 10:14-15

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity at https://cybercrimemagazine.com. • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

Dimitri unpacks one of the most consequential and murky events in the history of the Cold War: the 1948 split between Tito's Yugoslavia and Stalin's USSR. Topics include: Tito “giddy with success”, tactical disagreements over Yugoslav activites in Albania and the Greek Civil War, the proposed “Balkan Federation” with Bulgaria, the establishment of the Cominform, the blowup in early 1948 over Yugoslav army deployments to Albania, escalating ideological charges from the Soviet Central Committee, Tito's fateful refusal to accept Stalin's criticism, the death of General Arso Jovanović on the Yugoslav-Romanian border, escalating charges of treason, spying, and murder from other eastern bloc countries, and an extended oral history of the Goli Otok concentration camp as told by one of its survivors, the pro-Soviet “ibeovci” Yugoslav Communist Vlado Dapčević. For access to new episodes of DEMON FORCES and the full Subliminal Jihad catalog, subscribe to the Demon Forces Tier at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

This week, Mitchell Prothero joins us with his report on why Jared Kushner is pursuing a multi-million-dollar development deal on an uninhabitable former Cold War air base in Albania. Then, many of you are no doubt watching Outrageous, the new series on BritBox that charts the dazzling and controversial lives of the Mitford sisters. Well, our colleague George Pendle reveals that the glamorous sisters' lives were more complicated than we knew, filled with suicides, Nazi-esque orgies, and a classic P. G. Wodehouse character with a radioactive legacy: British Fascist Oswald Mosley, the second husband of Diana Mitford. And finally, Michelle Mone, the scandal-plagued lingerie hawker known as "Baroness Bra," has become a pariah in her native United Kingdom. Now she's trying to start fresh in—where else?—Florida. Stuart Heritage will join us from England to give us the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guests are multi-hyphenate creatives and frequent collaborators Edgar Morais and Luke Erberl. Edgar Morais is a filmmaker, photographer and actor. His directorial debut, the short film"Heatstroke", screened in competition at PÖFF, Maryland, ISFF Detmold, FEST New Directors New Films, IndieLisboa among others and won the CinEuphoria award for Best Screenplay. His second short film, "We Won't Forget", world premiered in competition at Palm Springs ShortFest and screened at over 25 festivals worldwide including, Hamptons IFF, IndieLisboa, Woodstock, Tirana, Dresden, Rooftop Films, and Rio de Janeiro. It received the Grand Jury Prize and the award for Best Editing at Castrovillari, the Honorable Mention at FEST New Directors New Films and was selected as Vimeo Staff Pick and Short of the Week. The film received a nomination for a Portuguese Academy Award (Sophia) for Best Short Film. Edgar has directed music videos for bands such as Mothxr and Grammy-nominated Shiny Toy Guns. As an actor, he has worked with directors such as Teresa Sutherland, Victoria Mahoney, and Tiago Guedes in films that have screened at Cannes, Venice, Fantasia, Gothenburg, Vila do Conde, and Rotterdam. Edgar received recent widespread critical acclaim for his starring turn in Albania's submission to the Oscars "A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On" (Fischer Audience Award winner at Thessaloniki IFF) earning him the award for Best Actor at the Prishtina IFF as well as rave reviews for his performance from the likes of Variety and Screen Daily. Luke Eberl is a filmmaker and actor. His directorial feature film debut, "Choose Connor" screened at Rome Film Festival, Seattle, Newport Beach, Woodstock, CineVegas and Philadelphia, where it won the Jury Prize for Best American Independent. It was released theatrically and on video by Strand Releasing to outstanding reviews by the likes of The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Washington Post. Luke was subsequently named one of the "10 Young Americans to Watch” by Eric Kohn in MovieMaker Magazine. He has directed music videos for bands such as Mothxr and Grammy-nominated Shiny Toy Guns and the short film "We Won't Forget" which screened at over 25 festivals including Palm Springs ShortFest, Hamptons IFF, Woodstock, Tirana, Dresden, Rooftop Films, IndieLisboa and Rio de Janeiro and won the Grand Jury Prize and the award for Best Editing at Castrovillari, the Honorable Mention at FEST New Directors New Films, was nominated for a Portuguese Academy Award (Sophia) for Best Short Film and was selected as Vimeo Staff Pick and Short of the Week. As an actor he has worked with directors such as Tim Burton, Alfonso Arau, Vincent Paterson, Peter Hoar, and Clint Eastwood on his Oscar-winning "Letters from Iwo Jima". Music in this episode by Kaki King.

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