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John Maytham speaks to Charlene May, Director of the Women’s Legal Centre, about the President’s commitments, the legal protections available to women facing violence, and what needs to happen to ensure that government measures translate into meaningful protection and access to justice. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is reshaping how businesses interact with customers, from handling routine enquiries to delivering more personalised and responsive experiences. As organisations automate more of the customer journey, however, customer support is increasingly being reconsidered not simply as a cost to reduce, but as an important part of how businesses build lasting relationships with their customers.On this episode of Tech Transformed, host Christina Stathopoulos welcomed back Pranay Jain, CEO and co-founder of Enterprise Bot, to discuss what this shift means in practice. The conversation moves beyond the usual AI hype to consider how businesses can scale automation without losing meaningful human connection, while navigating growing regulatory expectations across Europe and the UK.Jain has been building EnterpriseBot for almost a decade, since, as he puts it, "artificial intelligence was more artificial than intelligent." This vantage point shapes a conversation that's less about what AI can do and more about how enterprises should think about doing it.Stop Treating AI as a Cost-Cutting ToolJain sees AI as an opportunity to rethink how customer service teams work, using automation to handle routine tasks while giving people more time to focus on interactions where human judgement and empathy matter most. Password resets, invoice lookups and basic status checks can be handled instantly by AI, allowing human agents to spend more time with customers during moments that require greater care, such as a major life event or an insurance claim following an accident.He points to IKEA as a real-world example of this working. Rather than laying off staff as AI took over routine tasks, the company retrained employees to help customers plan their homes in a more personal, consultative way and saw sales increase as a result. It's a useful reframe that automation isn't about removing people from the equation; it's about repositioning them where their judgment and empathy are still needed.Jain also flags a metric that trips up a lot of contact centres, which is average handling time. Teams are often rewarded for keeping calls short, but a one-minute call with a 40 per cent resolution rate is worse than a three-minute call that actually solves the problem. His recommendation is to automate the parts of a call that eat time without adding value - identity verification alone can consume up to a quarter of a call, so agents can spend the time they save on getting things resolved properly, not just quickly.Why AI Needs GuardrailsGiven EnterpriseBot's European roots, regulation naturally comes into the conversation. Jain explains how the EU AI Act, Spain's new customer service rules and the UK's FCA expectations are starting to shape what “autonomous” really means in practice. For example, businesses can track sentiment at a general level, but analysing an agent's tone of voice or emotions crosses into much more sensitive territory. The same applies to financial transactions. An AI agent can't simply be left to make those decisions on its own. There needs to be a clear workflow and defined controls around what it can and cannot do.His concern is that a lot of the AI tooling on the market is built with a US-first lens and simply wasn't designed with these boundaries in mind. This creates real exposure for enterprises that adopt a slick-looking solution without checking if it can actually operate within EU or UK rules. Jain sees these regulatory changes as a positive step, particularly as AI becomes more embedded in customer interactions. "I actually think it's very important that you do have the right regulation, and there's a very good reason why these things are there."This point extends into data sovereignty too. With geopolitical tension pushing some organisations to reconsider public cloud dependence, Jain suggests flexibility- the ability to run on-prem, in a private cloud, or across different regions depending on the customer; this is becoming one of the more undervalued priorities on a CIO's list.Connected Customer Experience With AIThe conversation closes on something every customer feels but rarely thinks about, which is the disjointedness of switching between voice, chat, email, and messaging with the same company. Jain's push is for a single AI agent that carries context across every channel and every language. He uses his own background in Switzerland, a country with four national languages, to illustrate the scale of the problem. Without a unified system, a company could end up managing a dozen separate AI agents just to cover language and channel combinations.His final advice focuses on what enterprise leaders can put into practice now. Start by actually listening to your customer data to figure out where automation adds value and where human time matters most. Then be honest about whether building AI in-house is really core to your business, or if it's a distraction from what you're actually good at. As he notes, insurance companies aren't in the business of building voice agents and trying to keep pace with shifting regulation on your own is an expensive, ongoing commitment few teams are set up for.Jain's perspective is his focus on making AI useful rather than simply more autonomous. His approach puts the customer experience first, while recognising that trust, human judgment and the right guardrails still matter. For businesses considering what comes next, that balance may be the difference between adopting AI for the sake of it and using it to create a better customer experience. If you would like to learn more, visit enterprisebot.ai or connect with Pranay Jain on LinkedIn.TakeawaysThe shift from cost centre to strategic asset in customer support.How AI can augment human agents and improve emotional connection.Regulatory challenges and compliance in AI deployment.Data sovereignty and AI sovereignty considerations.Building connected, multi-channel customer experiences.The importance of governance and safeguards in AI systems.Chapters00:00 Introduction to autonomous customer experience and guest Pranay Jain01:55 Transforming customer support from a cost centre to a strategic asset02:54 Using AI to handle mundane tasks and enhance human agent capabilities04:53 Balancing automation with human connection in customer journeys05:58 Analysing customer journeys to identify emotional impact areas06:52 Automating verification and wrap-up to improve efficiency07:55 Regulatory landscape: EU AI Act, UK FCA, and Spain's requirements08:54 Compliance challenges and designing regulation-friendly AI solutions10:53 Data sovereignty, data security, and flexible deployment models13:09 Creating a seamless, multi-channel customer experience14:09 Ensuring connected AI interactions across voice, chat, and email15:10 The importance of multilingual AI agents for global support23:09 Final advice for enterprise leaders: customer-centric, compliant, and scalable AI strategies

00:50 - Diljit is one of the greats01:30 - Punjabis aren't poor 03:10 - A big milestone for punjabi culture 07:18 - Making fans feel part of the experience 13:07 - Why representation matters14:31 - Authentic food at Wembley 16:51 - Hiding the live band 18:56 - Appreciating the covers19:30 - Featuring on BBC News 23:23 - Merchandise, throwing clothes and security 26:11 - Big up the bhangra dancers on stage 28:01 - The closest we'll get to a unified Punjab29:49 - Stadiums aren't built for music events 31:41 - A different standing experience 32:46 - Analysing the production 34:14 - The non-bhangra dancers 36:04 - Speaker obstructions 37:16 - It was about the moment and not the vocals40:00 -  Why announce the Indian show in London?41:56 - Where does he go after Wembley? 46:11 - Pagh vs Dastaar53:31 - Non-Panjabis in the crowd 54:41 - Experiencing Diljit with Sanj56:06 - Jay Z merch 58:26 - Jay Z tour review Follow Us On:Tik Tok - https://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-tik-tokInstagram - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-instaFacebook - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-facebookSpotify - http://bit.ly/indy-and-drAlso available at all podcasting outlets.#diljit #diljitwembley #diljitdosanjh #jayz #jayz30

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at the third Test between England and Pakistan, where England sealed an 8-wicket win to complete a 3-0 clean sweep. They discuss what questions England still have to answer ahead of the South Africa series in December, debate the selection headaches that incoming Head Coach Stephen Fleming has before his first series in charge, and they focus on how Pakistan can bounce back after 16 defeats in their last 21 Test Matches.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @DeafMangoHosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison & Behram Qazi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mica Francis' case is now being widely talked about due to the Netflix documentary, The Death of The Pastors Wife. Laura analysed Mica's case as it unfolded. In this episode Laura takes a more in-depth look at the available evidence of what life was like for Mica prior to her death using the lens and framework of coercive control and stalking.  Importantly, Mica died trying to leave John Paul Miller. That is significant because leaving with finality the relationship is over is the most dangerous time for a woman. In this remastered series you will learn much more about what he did to Mica as well as what was left out of the documentary.  All the evidence shows how Mica was failed when she was alive. Listen to this episode if you want to understand how and why and you want justice for Mica.  Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst  #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis  Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsuI0VyRFPY     Sources https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline  https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/  Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86:  Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717  Spotify Link  https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d  Links to Episodes about Mica Francis  Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control?  Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis' Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally…  2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community         For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It's a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst       www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com         Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst         Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast         Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999         Threads: @crimeanalyst         X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999         TikTok: @crimeanalystpod         Website: www.crime-analyst.com         If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rolinson and John Townley take stock of where Aston Villa are ahead of a return to Villa Park on Saturday with Nottingham Forest heading to B6.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to the semi finals, discuss the state of the four losing finalists so far this year, and discuss tomorrow's NFL blockbuster! EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calum is officially back in the studio with Pav following his two-month fitness retreat in Bali, stepping right into a week filled with major market developments and shifting on-chain trends! Cal and Pav jump straight into analyzing on-chain metrics after $9 billion in unrealised gains unlocked across new Bitcoin whale wallets. They unpack how a new meta on Robinhood Chain is allowing traders to earn daily stock dividends like Apple and Tesla equity simply by holding meme coins, while exploring why privacy tokens like ZCash and Dash are surging up to 2,200% following recent SEC regulatory updates. Plus, Calum and Pav look under the hood at the $3.5B spot Bitcoin ETF monthly inflows and share their game plan for managing portfolio risk ahead of upcoming US Federal Reserve interest rate announcements. You'll hear:  00:00 Cal returns from Bali and shares his time stepping away from charts. 02:33 Analysing $3.5B spot ETF monthly inflows and sub-60K cycle targets. 05:37 How meme coins are paying holders daily payouts in Apple stock and tokenised gold. 10:16 Why ZCash and Dash are surging up to 2,200% after regulatory clearance and Grayscale ETF launches. 16:14 $9 Billion Whale Profit Risk: The On-chain data reveals record unrealised gains and potential sell-side pressure. 18:48 Upcoming US central bank decisions and preparing your portfolio for market volatility. … and much more! Want to see what we're looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can't wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to the semi finals, discuss the state of the four losing finalists so far this year, and discuss tomorrow's NFL blockbuster! EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most CROs are preparing themselves for obsolescence by relying on fixed playbooks in a market that changes every three months. In this episode, Janice B Gordon and Justin Shriber explore why agile, signal-driven sales leadership is replacing rigid execution. Janice B Gordon and Justin Shriber unpack how AI, complete revenue context, and frontline signals can help leaders understand not only what is happening, but why. They also examine how to turn strategy into daily behaviors, move beyond short-term thinking, and build a sales organization that adapts as quickly as the market. What you'll learn: a) Why the traditional CRO model is becoming obsolete b) How sales leaders can replace fixed playbooks with agile frameworks c) Why AI needs complete revenue context to produce useful insights Today, Janice B Gordon is joined by Justin Shriber, co-founder and CEO of an AI-native revenue platform trusted by companies including Cloudflare and Minstrel. He began his career at McKinsey before leading large-scale enterprise sales organizations at Oracle.   Timestamps: 03:21 Adapting Sales Leadership Styles 07:47 AI needs context to analyse data 12:41 Working with sceptical CFOs 14:07 Analysing lost deals and competition 17:58 Enhancing Sales Reps' Performance 20:49 Identifying and addressing competition 24:39 Focusing on quarterly performance goals 27:11 Adapting to Market Trends   Connect with Justin Shriber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinshriber/   Connect with Janice Book Janice to speak at your next sales or leadership event: https://janicebgordon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/janice-b-gordon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicebgordon Scale Your Sales Podcast: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/podcast Enjoy the episode? Share your takeaway in the comments and leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help more leaders discover the show.

Send us Fan MailMuslims with doubts! Doubt no more! YOU are welcome to come onto the stream and tell us your doubts about Islam. Doubt Busters is here to help empower you. So keep a note of your doubts and questions on Islam and call into the show or post your questions in the live chat.  Please note : waiting lists are very high and places are limited to a maximum of 10 placements at any given time so keep your questions concise, to the point and please be patient. Link to join the stream : GAZA: Shelter Projecthttps://fundraise.matwproject.org/gaza-shelter-project-dowie--x61yxbPlease support Br Ijaz with his monthly medical fees: https://buymeacoffee.com/ijazthetrini© 2026 EFDawah All Rights ReservedWebsite : https://efdawah.com/https://www.patreon.com/EFDawahhttps://gofund.me/7cb27d17https://www.paypal.me/EFDawahTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:06 - EF Dawah Panel join: Format of the Stream02:38 - Discussion on Muslims & Patriotism05:24 - Ex Muslim joins06:57 - Examining the beliefs of Ex-Muslim12:20 - Discrepancy with the claim of Ex-Muslim 17:33 - Br. Da'wah Trucker joins: Dawah Talk20:51 - Ashraf joins21:19 - Understanding Forgiveness in Islam25:31 - View of Non-Muslims as Muslims 29:51 - Muslim position on arrogant non-muslims34:27 - Insights about Repentance & Faith39:27 - Need of Decolonising the mind of muslims 44:50 - Aqeel joins: Shares his views47:56 - Discourse on the beginning of a human life55:11 - Discussion on Consciousness1:01:41 - Review of the discussion1:03:38 - Assessing Itachi's debate with Chris1:13:30 - Refutation of the claims of the christians1:18:05 - Debunking the arguments of skepticism1:22:24 - Tawheed joins: Chinwag1:23:38 - Exploring the trajectory of modern dawah 1:32:15 - Explication of different types of dawah1:38:11 - Advice to young da'ees about knowledge 1:40:45 - Message to da'ees for giving good dawah 1:48:11 - Caution about Scams in Dawah & Charity 1:50:58 - Reminder to Muslims about true dawah2:00:26 - Value & Importance of Dawah 2:07:22 - Book Recommendation about dawah 2:10:59 - Arham joins: Discourse on Adam's height2:15:08 - Accepting the mystery of the unseen2:21:51 - Waleed joins: Refuting christians' claims2:24:36 - Understanding Sunan an-Nasa'i 31762:31:03 - Evidence for the Veracity of Islam2:33:18 - Issues with feminist interpretation of Islam2:35:57 - Analysing isnad of Sunan an-Nasa'i 31762:39:35 - Problem with the argument of Christians2:42:52 - Nader joins2:43:46 - Discussion on Human Nature & Feelings2:54:16 - sid joins: Free Will vs Predestination3:09:03 - Good & Evil being from Allah ﷻ 3:12:18 - Agnostic joins: shares his background 3:14:22 - Scrutinizing his beliefs & advice to him3:23:57 - Dawah to Agnostic 3:35:29 - Sohail joins: Balancing deen & dunyaSupport the show

Join Luke and Earl as we analyse how Aston Villa's attack clicks into gear, On the show we discuss the following -  - Patterns of Play - Individual Decision Making - Jackson v Watkins - The Villa Final Third - Predicting The Brugge Lineup #astonvilla #avfc #clubbrugge #championsleague

Examining how memory, intergenerational transmission, and kinship work together, Relative Strangers (U Toronto Press, 2024) sheds light on Romani life in Palestine. Arpan Roy presents an ethnographic portrait of Dom Romani communities living between Palestine and Jordan, zooming in on everyday life in working-class neighborhoods, and under conditions of perpetual war and instability. The book focuses on how Doms are able to sustain ethnic difference through kinship, even when public performances of difference are no longer emphasized – a kind of alterity that is neither visible by obvious markers like race or religious difference, nor detected by the antennas of the state. Drawing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman, Roy makes a case for such alterity for Romani people and other groups in the region. Analysing intimate ethnographic scenes through anthropological theories of kinship, psychoanalysis, social theory from the Global South, and more, the book reveals how alterity in the Middle East does not adhere to rigid identitarian categories.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Examining how memory, intergenerational transmission, and kinship work together, Relative Strangers (U Toronto Press, 2024) sheds light on Romani life in Palestine. Arpan Roy presents an ethnographic portrait of Dom Romani communities living between Palestine and Jordan, zooming in on everyday life in working-class neighborhoods, and under conditions of perpetual war and instability. The book focuses on how Doms are able to sustain ethnic difference through kinship, even when public performances of difference are no longer emphasized – a kind of alterity that is neither visible by obvious markers like race or religious difference, nor detected by the antennas of the state. Drawing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman, Roy makes a case for such alterity for Romani people and other groups in the region. Analysing intimate ethnographic scenes through anthropological theories of kinship, psychoanalysis, social theory from the Global South, and more, the book reveals how alterity in the Middle East does not adhere to rigid identitarian categories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Examining how memory, intergenerational transmission, and kinship work together, Relative Strangers (U Toronto Press, 2024) sheds light on Romani life in Palestine. Arpan Roy presents an ethnographic portrait of Dom Romani communities living between Palestine and Jordan, zooming in on everyday life in working-class neighborhoods, and under conditions of perpetual war and instability. The book focuses on how Doms are able to sustain ethnic difference through kinship, even when public performances of difference are no longer emphasized – a kind of alterity that is neither visible by obvious markers like race or religious difference, nor detected by the antennas of the state. Drawing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman, Roy makes a case for such alterity for Romani people and other groups in the region. Analysing intimate ethnographic scenes through anthropological theories of kinship, psychoanalysis, social theory from the Global South, and more, the book reveals how alterity in the Middle East does not adhere to rigid identitarian categories. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Examining how memory, intergenerational transmission, and kinship work together, Relative Strangers (U Toronto Press, 2024) sheds light on Romani life in Palestine. Arpan Roy presents an ethnographic portrait of Dom Romani communities living between Palestine and Jordan, zooming in on everyday life in working-class neighborhoods, and under conditions of perpetual war and instability. The book focuses on how Doms are able to sustain ethnic difference through kinship, even when public performances of difference are no longer emphasized – a kind of alterity that is neither visible by obvious markers like race or religious difference, nor detected by the antennas of the state. Drawing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman, Roy makes a case for such alterity for Romani people and other groups in the region. Analysing intimate ethnographic scenes through anthropological theories of kinship, psychoanalysis, social theory from the Global South, and more, the book reveals how alterity in the Middle East does not adhere to rigid identitarian categories. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Niki Roach is joined by expert guests: Davey Jones - Professor in Environmental Science & Public Health at Bangor University and Dr Helen Howard-Jones - Research Project Manager (Wastewater) at Bangor University. Sewage contains a whole lot of substances and a whole lot of data. Pathogens, pollution, illicit substances... even human DNA. Analysing sewage, detecting what's present in it, tracking and mapping it - this is an emerging science that holds a lot more potential than has yet been harnessed. First tried back in World War 2, the techniques have modernised and came to the fore during the COVID pandemic. Now, there is an opportunity to collect more data, better analyse it, and create a kind of national health early warning system that is cost effective, and works across the country. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

To help us get straight down the middle of the Sprinboks scrum legality, John Maytham is joined by Robbi Kempson, former Springbok front-rower and Director of Rugby at Grey High School. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley the morning after Aston Villa lost 0-1 to Arsenal on Monday Night Football, but Unai Emery's side were much improved from the defeat to Brighton.

Dr Judith Mohring is an award winning Cambridge-educated psychiatrist and psychotherapist specialising in ADHD, autism and mental health. In this episode, she explores why understanding yourself doesn't always lead to healing, how overthinking can become a form of emotional avoidance, and what it really takes to reconnect with yourself after years of masking. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:13 “I don't know who I really am” 03:54 Why understanding yourself doesn't always lead to healing 08:09 Why you can understand your brain and still feel trapped 10:15 When analysing yourself stops you feeling 12:06 Analysing emotions vs processing them 16:34 Why ADHD can make therapy harder 19:26 Why ADHD brains analyse themselves so deeply 23:07 When hyperfocus turns inward 24:32 How masking disconnects you from yourself 28:21 Tiimo advert  29:49 Why years of therapy can leave you feeling the same 31:17 When therapy becomes another intellectual exercise 35:41 Where does healing actually begin? 36:33 Interoception: learning to feel what's happening inside 38:59 How a therapist helps you feel safe 40:25 How ADHD and autistic people begin to heal 46:01 How to stop analysing and start feeling 47:18 How do you know if you're healing? 49:09 The Washing Machine of Woes 49:52 Finding yourself after decades of masking 51:02 Do you find your true self — or create it? 53:00 Is overthinking a form of emotional avoidance? 54:05 A letter to my younger self Visit Judith's website

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#1033 | Ed and Wayne react to United's 2-0 opening-day defeat at Hull. United's poor performance breaks down into three causes: a tactical selection that didn't suit the game, a fitness gap after a staggered pre-season, and basic failure to finish chances or clear the two set pieces Hull scored from. Then there are the players. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw remain trusted by Carrick but is their time in the team now coming to a natural end? A wider structural problem persists too; every forward likes to tuck inside, leaving nobody offering width except from full-back, which is a problem too. Then there's the tendency, called out by Bruno Fernandes, for United to play vertically when Carrick is building a side for possession. Marcus Rashford, who set up United's best chance off the bench, gets a long section of debate. Ipswich at Old Trafford is up next. 0:00 Introduction: Hull defeat and the overreaction 2:15 Analysing the defeat 7:15 Set pieces and preparation 11:25 System evolution 16:50 Maguire and Shaw 24:30 Individual performances 37:50 Rashford debate 53:45 Looking ahead If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You heard our short take on Entergalactic—here's the extended bonus cut. We get deeper into Kid Cudi's world-building, the film's NYC authenticity, the design influence of the late, great Virgil Abloh, music references, and why Meadow's ending sparked a real gripe.Also check out:➡️ "Analysing the Art of Entergalactic" by Daniel Ang➡️ "The Making of: Entergalactic" by NetflixCredits

You know the spiral. Something happens with your partner, your mate, your sister, and instead of feeling it, you're straight into detective mode. Why did they say that? What's going on for them? Is it their attachment style, their childhood, a bad day?Sound familiar, sister? If you've done any personal development at all, you've got a library of explanations on tap for other people's behaviour. And that's exactly the problem.In this short and sweet one, I'm calling out a pattern I see constantly in over-functioning, over-giving women: using your self-awareness and compassion on everyone except yourself. The ruminating, the theorising, the endless "well maybe it's because..." isn't understanding. It's another way of over-functioning. Another way of making yourself responsible for someone else's behaviour instead of your own response to it.I walk through why this happens (hello, sense of control), what it actually costs you, and the one phrase that's changed how I handle conflict for good: impact is more important than intent.In this episode:Why over-functioning women default to analysing other people instead of themselvesThe real cost of ruminating on someone else's behaviourA live example of shifting from "why are they like this" to "what do I want"The phrase that'll change how you handle every hard conversation from here onFeeling hurt by someone who isn't showing up the way you need them to? Stop trying to get inside their head. Come find out what putting yourself first actually looks like in the Sisterhood.LINKSConnect on InstagramJoin the Sisterhood

In this remastered episode, Laura discusses the May 24 2023, fascinating development in the lawsuit Nichole Schmidt and Joseph Petito filed against Roberta and Christopher Laundrie, Judge Danielle Brewer ordered Roberta and Christopher Laundrie to share the ‘Burn After Reading' letter Roberta Laundrie wrote to Brian Laundrie with Gabby Petito's parents.  Laura shares her analysis of the letter and her thoughts about Roberta Laundrie breaking her silence about the case by making a statement once the letter was made public. You will not want to miss this.  As a mark of respect to Gabby, please honour Gabby by taking a stand against domestic violence and spread awareness and education about coercive control and domestic abuse.  Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.   #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #BrianLaundrie #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #TogetherWeCan #SteveBertolino #RobertaLaundrie #ChristopherLaundrie  Clips     https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/24/us/gabby-petito-parents-lawsuit-letter-brian-laundrie/index.html  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-murder-of-gabby-petito-part-21/id1545830333?i=1000604839544  Sources   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-murder-of-gabby-petito-part-11/id1545830333?i=1000574727688  https://twitter.com/BrianEntin/status/1661547045751230464?s=20  https://www.foxnews.com/us/gabby-petito-parents-slam-roberta-laundrie-leaking-letter-family-says-potential-source-evidence.amp  https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/brian-laundries-mother-explains-why-she-wrote-burn-after-reading-on-letter-sought-in-gabby-petito-lawsuit/  https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol  Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim's Voice Survey:  https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/  2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community         For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It's a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst       www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com         Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst         Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast         Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999         Threads: @crimeanalyst         X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999         TikTok: @crimeanalystpod         Website: www.crime-analyst.com         If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Fernando Noodt hosts Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye to analyse Evoke PLC's interim accounts and discuss the upcoming merger with Bally's. They explore financial performance, strategic challenges, and future prospects in the evolving iGaming industry.Key TopicsEvoke's interim financial results and tax impactMerger strategy between Evoke and Bally'sBrand portfolio and integration challengesCost control and efficiency measuresMarket outlook and regulatory environment in UK and EuropeDebt management and leverage optionsImpact of higher gambling taxes on strategyInternational market performance and growth prospectsLeadership's communication and future plansHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove's Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove's Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

Can Master Sommelier Carlos Santos identify an Australian Sauvignon Blanc completely blind?In this episode of the Got Somme Blind Wine Tasting Series, Angus O'Loughlin pours Carlos a youthful and aromatic white wine filled with classic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics.Carlos immediately discovers a pale straw colour, slight spritz and a pungent nose packed with asparagus, gooseberry, green apple, lemon and passionfruit. On the palate, he finds high acidity, warm alcohol, savoury notes and no obvious oak influence.He correctly identifies the grape variety, vintage and almost the exact alcohol percentage, but can he identify where in Australia it was produced?The wine is revealed as the 2025 Bunderra Estate Sauvignon Blanc from Blackwood Valley, Western Australia.Angus and Carlos compare the wine with the more intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc styles of Marlborough, the mineral and restrained wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, and the Bordeaux-inspired Sauvignon Blanc blends commonly produced in Margaret River.They also explore whether Australian Sauvignon Blanc is entering a new era, moving beyond the aggressively herbaceous styles that dominated the category during the 2000s and finding a more balanced Australian identity.Is Blackwood Valley one of Australia's most underrated Sauvignon Blanc regions?In This EpisodeWatch the full blind tasting to see how close Carlos gets.How to identify Sauvignon Blanc in a blind wine tastingClassic Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavoursAustralian versus New Zealand Sauvignon BlancMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc compared with SancerreSauvignon Blanc from Blackwood Valley, Western AustraliaWhy slight bubbles can indicate a youthful white wineIdentifying oak, acidity and alcohol during a blind tastingMargaret River's connection to Bordeaux-style winesWhether Sauvignon Blanc is making a comeback in AustraliaDeveloping a uniquely Australian Sauvignon Blanc styleEpisode Chapters00:00 A seriously pungent wine00:18 Analysing the colour, bubbles and appearance00:37 Asparagus, gooseberry and passionfruit aromas01:04 Tasting the acidity, alcohol and texture01:20 Carlos makes his grape variety call01:53 Guessing the vintage02:02 The wine is revealed02:23 Discovering Blackwood Valley03:06 Marlborough versus Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc04:04 Bunderra Estate Sauvignon Blanc04:14 Finding the middle ground between France and New Zealand04:53 Margaret River and Bordeaux-style Sauvignon Blanc05:29 Is Sauvignon Blanc returning to favour?06:28 What should Australian Sauvignon Blanc taste like?Australian Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc blind tasting, Master Sommelier blind tasting, Carlos Santos Master Sommelier, Got Somme podcast, Bunderra Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Blackwood Valley wine, Western Australian wine, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre wine, Pouilly-Fumé, Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc, Australian white wine, wine tasting tips, how to blind taste wineSubscribe to Got Somme for more blind wine tastings, honest bottle reviews and conversations exploring the people, regions and stories shaping the world of wine.

Africa Melane speaks to Prof Amanda Gouws, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the South African Research Initiative in Gender Politics at Stellenbosch University, for an independent assessment of the DA's manifesto and what the party is offering voters ahead of the local government elections. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is joined by former Express & Star journalist Jonny Drury to assess Albion's summer window so far and to address the latest transfer rumours.For more from Albion Analysis, follow us on X (@AlbionAnalysis). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hiring Crisis, TikTok Training and Gen Z Perfectionism. PLUS How to Keep Quiet Teams Motivated Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this episode of This Week in Work, business owner Al Elliott and Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott break down why fewer than half of recruitment processes actually succeed, why TikTok-style L&D might be sabotaging employee memory, and how economic pressure is driving an epidemic of Gen-Z perfectionism. Plus, in Truth or Lie, we test the psychological myth: Can you bullshit a bullshitter?

Analysing the investing behaviour of over one million customers, the quarterly Sharesies Index tracks where investors are putting their money—and what those decisions might tell us about confidence in the market.Jordan Cunningham, Sharesies Head of Data & Analytics, joins Laura Marwick to explain the latest trends, including: Why the investor mood returned to Confident territory Rocket Lab becoming the most widely held NZ company on Sharesies What buying, selling, and deposit data suggests about where investors are looking next Read the full Sharesies Index on the Sharesies website. For more places to follow Shared Lunch—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by women's football analyst Yash Thakur, who writes for The Cutback, ESPN and Opta Analyst. They discuss Arsenal's transfer strategy, the early prime age profiles they have targeted, looking at how Arsenal are trying to vary their attack and why four of the five signings so far have come from the Bundesliga. Then there is individual analysis of Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle, Geraldine Reuteler and Lisa Baum and the qualities they will bring to Arsenal.Yash wrote an excellent profile on Georgia Stanway on The Cutback which you can (and should) read here. You can also follow Yash's women's football work on ESPN, The Cutback and his substack Dribbles and Nutmegs.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you noticed more of your friends talking about their star signs of late? Maybe they try to guess the sign of people they meet, or come out with unexpected references to “Mercury in retrograde” or “Saturn return” over dinner. Maybe you're into it yourself; and you have an app which sends you horoscope notifications all day long. It wasn't so long ago that most people would just read horoscopes in the paper for a laugh, but these days astrology seems to be all the rage. Dedicated webpages are getting more and more traffic, and there are even astrology based dating apps, like Ilios and Stars Align. Analysing human behaviour according to star and planet positions has existed for millenia across different civilisations, like the Mayas for example. Are we saying astrology has never been this popular before? What's caused the resurgence then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 31/12/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Deal Talk, partners Kam Jamshidi and Nicole Pedler examine the Dexus vs Australia Pacific Airports Corporation litigation, which has firmly brought into focus how divesting parties manage confidentiality obligations in a sale process. Analysing the key lessons from Justice Hammerschlag's judgment in the NSW Supreme Court, Kam and Nicole work through the key issues arising from the case, including: • The scale of disclosure and why the nature of the recipients made the breach so serious • Why Justice Hammerschlag found the breach to be both material and irremediable, and what the breakdown of trust and confidence between joint venture parties means in practice • The role of the board in issuing the default notice and the drafting considerations that flow from that; and • The practical lessons for transactors, from coding for exit at the joint venture formation stage, to applying more staged, carefully controlled information disclosure in sale processes

Mike Galalgher, Drew Dinkmeyer and Austin Yamada return to dig into Brad Stevens' press conference in which he talked about not wanting to spend 70% of his cap on two players and how it punished the Celtics for being good drafters, whether we liked the six-team trade which saw Khris Middleton land on the Wizards, as well as the flurry of more NBA signings and releases as Free Agency news continues to trickle on through.   

Examining how memory, intergenerational transmission, and kinship work together, Relative Strangers: Romani Kinship and Palestinian Difference (U Toronto Press, 2025) sheds light on Romani life in Palestine. Arpan Roy presents an ethnographic portrait of Dom Romani communities living between Palestine and Jordan, zooming in on everyday life in working-class neighborhoods, and under conditions of perpetual war and instability. The book focuses on how Doms are able to sustain ethnic difference through kinship, even when public performances of difference are no longer emphasized – a kind of alterity that is neither visible by obvious markers like race or religious difference, nor detected by the antennas of the state. Drawing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman, Roy makes a case for such alterity for Romani people and other groups in the region. Analysing intimate ethnographic scenes through anthropological theories of kinship, psychoanalysis, social theory from the Global South, and more, the book reveals how alterity in the Middle East does not adhere to rigid identitarian categories. Ultimately, Relative Strangers demonstrates the inadequacy of transposing models of pluralism centred on European and American experiences of minoritization onto other contexts. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

Examining how memory, intergenerational transmission, and kinship work together, Relative Strangers: Romani Kinship and Palestinian Difference (U Toronto Press, 2025) sheds light on Romani life in Palestine. Arpan Roy presents an ethnographic portrait of Dom Romani communities living between Palestine and Jordan, zooming in on everyday life in working-class neighborhoods, and under conditions of perpetual war and instability. The book focuses on how Doms are able to sustain ethnic difference through kinship, even when public performances of difference are no longer emphasized – a kind of alterity that is neither visible by obvious markers like race or religious difference, nor detected by the antennas of the state. Drawing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman, Roy makes a case for such alterity for Romani people and other groups in the region. Analysing intimate ethnographic scenes through anthropological theories of kinship, psychoanalysis, social theory from the Global South, and more, the book reveals how alterity in the Middle East does not adhere to rigid identitarian categories. Ultimately, Relative Strangers demonstrates the inadequacy of transposing models of pluralism centred on European and American experiences of minoritization onto other contexts. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Examining how memory, intergenerational transmission, and kinship work together, Relative Strangers: Romani Kinship and Palestinian Difference (U Toronto Press, 2025) sheds light on Romani life in Palestine. Arpan Roy presents an ethnographic portrait of Dom Romani communities living between Palestine and Jordan, zooming in on everyday life in working-class neighborhoods, and under conditions of perpetual war and instability. The book focuses on how Doms are able to sustain ethnic difference through kinship, even when public performances of difference are no longer emphasized – a kind of alterity that is neither visible by obvious markers like race or religious difference, nor detected by the antennas of the state. Drawing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman, Roy makes a case for such alterity for Romani people and other groups in the region. Analysing intimate ethnographic scenes through anthropological theories of kinship, psychoanalysis, social theory from the Global South, and more, the book reveals how alterity in the Middle East does not adhere to rigid identitarian categories. Ultimately, Relative Strangers demonstrates the inadequacy of transposing models of pluralism centred on European and American experiences of minoritization onto other contexts. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Examining how memory, intergenerational transmission, and kinship work together, Relative Strangers: Romani Kinship and Palestinian Difference (U Toronto Press, 2025) sheds light on Romani life in Palestine. Arpan Roy presents an ethnographic portrait of Dom Romani communities living between Palestine and Jordan, zooming in on everyday life in working-class neighborhoods, and under conditions of perpetual war and instability. The book focuses on how Doms are able to sustain ethnic difference through kinship, even when public performances of difference are no longer emphasized – a kind of alterity that is neither visible by obvious markers like race or religious difference, nor detected by the antennas of the state. Drawing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman, Roy makes a case for such alterity for Romani people and other groups in the region. Analysing intimate ethnographic scenes through anthropological theories of kinship, psychoanalysis, social theory from the Global South, and more, the book reveals how alterity in the Middle East does not adhere to rigid identitarian categories. Ultimately, Relative Strangers demonstrates the inadequacy of transposing models of pluralism centred on European and American experiences of minoritization onto other contexts. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Welcome along to The Football Pod; James joins Paddy and Tommy, who are still in Croke Park to break down where the four quarter-finals were won and lost, and discuss the tantalising semi-final pairing. We also announce details of Off The Ball's big Gaelic Football All-Ireland Final Roadshow in Croke Park...(we'll be there too - tickets out now!)CHAPTERS(00:30) - Football, Gaelic Football, bloody hell - stars shoot the lights out.(07:00) - Semi-final draw reaction and Sundays chat: Dublin beat Galway, epic Louth win.(25:00) - Roadshow details!(26:00) - Breaking down Kerry-Tyrone and Mayo-Cork. The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back for our members show later this week.

UberTherapy: The New Business of Mental Health (Policy Press, 2025) is the essential guide to the rise of digital therapy for anyone working in, researching or using mental health services. This timely book explores the emerging uberization of therapy through algorithmic control, datafication of despair and attrition by design. Analysing the deployment of e-commerce business models, this book makes a compelling case that the rise of 'therapeutic Tinder' allows would-be clients to sidestep the deep, uncomfortable work of therapy. UberTherapy offers a defence for the irreplaceable value of human therapists and a roadmap for preserving the legacies of real therapy in the digital world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

UberTherapy: The New Business of Mental Health (Policy Press, 2025) is the essential guide to the rise of digital therapy for anyone working in, researching or using mental health services. This timely book explores the emerging uberization of therapy through algorithmic control, datafication of despair and attrition by design. Analysing the deployment of e-commerce business models, this book makes a compelling case that the rise of 'therapeutic Tinder' allows would-be clients to sidestep the deep, uncomfortable work of therapy. UberTherapy offers a defence for the irreplaceable value of human therapists and a roadmap for preserving the legacies of real therapy in the digital world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

UberTherapy: The New Business of Mental Health (Policy Press, 2025) is the essential guide to the rise of digital therapy for anyone working in, researching or using mental health services. This timely book explores the emerging uberization of therapy through algorithmic control, datafication of despair and attrition by design. Analysing the deployment of e-commerce business models, this book makes a compelling case that the rise of 'therapeutic Tinder' allows would-be clients to sidestep the deep, uncomfortable work of therapy. UberTherapy offers a defence for the irreplaceable value of human therapists and a roadmap for preserving the legacies of real therapy in the digital world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Why has Russia's military struggled to adapt to the challenges of contemporary warfare? Despite years of attempts to improve its military capabilities, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 revealed a crippling lack of skill, discipline and equipment. Non-material factors, in particular the power struggle between military and civilian leaderships, have hindered reform of its armed forces: with officers dominating defence policy, the Kremlin has struggled to implement the necessary changes. In Civil-Military Relations in Russian Defense Policymaking (Oxford UP, 2026) Kirill Shamiev explores the political reasons behind Russia's poor military preparedness for the war in Ukraine. He demonstrates how a seemingly obedient military has frequently blocked civilian reforms, taking advantage of weak oversight mechanisms. The Kremlin's efforts to centralise control and make the armed forces personally accountable to President Vladimir Putin harmed institutional learning, cementing a conservative civil-military status quo. While this protected the military from civil society interference and ensured Putin's autocratic rule, it ultimately limited the pace and scope of change. Analysing three cases of reform between 2000 and 2021,Imperfect Equilibrium offers critical insights into the relationship between civilian control and military effectiveness in Russia. Drawing on extensive qualitative and quantitative evidence--including interviews, parliamentary speeches, media reports and surveys--it shows how unchecked autonomy can undermine military development, even in authoritarian contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why has Russia's military struggled to adapt to the challenges of contemporary warfare? Despite years of attempts to improve its military capabilities, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 revealed a crippling lack of skill, discipline and equipment. Non-material factors, in particular the power struggle between military and civilian leaderships, have hindered reform of its armed forces: with officers dominating defence policy, the Kremlin has struggled to implement the necessary changes. In Civil-Military Relations in Russian Defense Policymaking (Oxford UP, 2026) Kirill Shamiev explores the political reasons behind Russia's poor military preparedness for the war in Ukraine. He demonstrates how a seemingly obedient military has frequently blocked civilian reforms, taking advantage of weak oversight mechanisms. The Kremlin's efforts to centralise control and make the armed forces personally accountable to President Vladimir Putin harmed institutional learning, cementing a conservative civil-military status quo. While this protected the military from civil society interference and ensured Putin's autocratic rule, it ultimately limited the pace and scope of change. Analysing three cases of reform between 2000 and 2021,Imperfect Equilibrium offers critical insights into the relationship between civilian control and military effectiveness in Russia. Drawing on extensive qualitative and quantitative evidence--including interviews, parliamentary speeches, media reports and surveys--it shows how unchecked autonomy can undermine military development, even in authoritarian contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Three teenage boys were convicted of 17 sexual offences, including 11 rapes of two separate girls, one at knifepoint. They were sent home with a £26 fine.    This case should alarm everyone – and it is far from isolated. Laura continues her analysis of Judge Nicholas Rowland's sentencing remarks including the lack of understanding by the Judge regarding grooming, the power imbalance, vulnerability, coercion, planning and exploitation and the boys' histories which has resulted in a flawed risk assessment and unduly lenient. Laura has examined the case in referring to the problematic sentencing guidelines and the context of rising levels of male violence to girls and women.    In this episode, Laura explores:  What the language reveals about how victims and offenders are framed;  The minimisation of rape, coercion, intimidation, grooming and planning;  How victim blaming can appear in courtroom language;  What was prioritised — and what was ignored;  The failure to properly recognise grooming, power imbalance, and removal of consent; Why the boys' histories and escalating behaviours matter;  The concerning lack of sentencing guidance for serious sexual offences committed by children;  What this means for risk, accountability, public safety, and prevention;  Why judicial training and a Judicial Accountability Framework are urgently needed.  Laura also discusses the wider implications of the case in the context of increasing male violence against women and girls and asks urgent questions about who the criminal justice system is protecting.    If you have not already listened, Laura previously analysed the broader Hampshire serial gang rape case, the offenders' histories, the warning signs, escalating behaviours, and the systemic failures that allowed dangerous patterns to go unchecked. Listen here:  https://www.crime-analyst.com/convicted-serial-rapists-walk-free-with-ps26-fine/    Laura also discusses the petition calling for Judge Nicholas Rowland to be investigated and for the introduction of an independent Judicial Accountability Framework.    ACT NOW:  Sign the petition  Write to your MP  Write to Justice Secretary David Lammy  Write to Prime Minister Keir Starmer  Write to Attorney General Richard Hermer    Letter Templates Enough is enough.   

New Zealand is a land formed by volcanoes, including some still active. Claire Concannon meets a researcher analysing ash deposits to determine if a future eruption might have dangerous levels of hazardous chemicals. Plus, she learns about a voyage to Vanuatu and the Solomen Islands to study the gases and ash of an active volcanic chain there. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Learn more:Researchers continue to study New Zealand's active volcanoes like Whakaari and Ruapehu to try to understand their patterns of eruptions.When Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha‘apai, just north of Tonga's main island, erupted in 2022 it caused a worldwide tsunami. Ellen Rykers dug into the science behind the phenomenon.The work of the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre is to keep on eye on earthquake, volcano, landslide and tsunami hazards 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Auckland is built on a network of volcanoes, and underground lava caves.Guests:Dr Jenni Hopkins, Victoria University of WellingtonDr Ian Schipper, Volcano Waka LabGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Three teenage boys were convicted of 17 sexual offences including 11 rapes of two separate girls, one at knifepoint. Despite this, Judge Nicholas Rowland determined that none of the boys should go to prison as he did not want to ‘criminalize them unnecessarily.'    To understand this egregious decision that has quite rightly sparked national outrage, Laura shares her forensic deconstruction of Judge Rowland's 23-page sentencing remarks in the context of the sentencing guideline and the increasing levels of male violence to girls and women. It's worse than you might have thought.    This is not just about one case. Laura raises urgent questions about who the criminal justice system is protecting drawing on her experience as former Head of the Homicide Prevention Unit and Head of the Sexual Offences Section at New Scotland Yard.    In this episode, Laura examines:  Judge Nicholas Rowland's sentencing remarks and his rationale behind them in reference to the sentencing guidelines;  The lack of specific sentencing guidance relating to rape and indecent image offences committed by children;  How the boys grooming and planning behaviours were overlooked;  The role of coercion, intimidation, and power imbalance;  The removal of consent and the realities of victim compliance;  Planning, premeditation, and offender decision-making;  Victim blaming and the language used throughout the proceedings;  The representation of victims, offenders, and risk within the courtroom;  Psychopathy, callousness, and concerning behavioural indicators;  Why pattern recognition and behavioural analysis matter in assessing future risk;  The broader implications for public safety, accountability, and prevention.  If you have not already listened, Laura previously analysed the broader Hampshire serial gang rape case, the offenders' histories, the warning signs, escalating behaviours, and the systemic failures that allowed dangerous patterns to go unchecked. Listen here:  https://www.crime-analyst.com/convicted-serial-rapists-walk-free-with-ps26-fine/    Laura also discusses the petition calling for Judge Nicholas Rowland to be investigated and for the introduction of an independent Judicial Accountability Framework.    ACT NOW:  Sign the petition Write to your MP  Write to Justice Secretary David Lammy  Write to Prime Minister Keir Starmer  Write to Attorney General Richard Hermer  Letter Templates Enough is enough.   

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Chelsea's new manager, Xabi Alonso. We explore his journey from one of the most intelligent midfielders of his generation to one of Europe's most highly-rated young coaches, including his remarkable success at Bayer Leverkusen. We break down the tactical principles behind his teams, from aggressive pressing and possession dominance to his famous 3-4-2-1 system and adaptable approach to different opponents.The team also talk the latest from this weekend's news and as always also answer some listener questions.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts11:15 News: Does Jamie Gittens Have An Attitude Problem? & Marc Cucurella Joins Real Madrid.20:41 Analysing Why Chelsea Have Appointed Xabi Alonso, His Tactics And Philosophy Explained55:25 Sidwell's Stamp CollectionIf you have a question for the team then contact them on Twitter at @AtTheBridgePod(This episode was recorded on 15th June 2026)*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/b3arBztQjnThis episode is proudly supported by Head In The Game, a charity using football to support mental health and wellbeing. Check out their free programs at headinthegame.co.uk and follow them on social media to learn more._______________________________________________Get In Touch With Us:Twitter - twitter.com/AtTheBridgePodInstagram - Instagram.com/AtTheBridgePod#CFC #CHELSEA