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Why does it take between 150,000 and 200,000 flowers — and up to 470 hours of human labour — to produce a single kilogram of saffron, and why has the plateau of La Mancha been the place where that labour happens for over a thousand years? What did the Moors actually bring to Spain, and why does every Spanish cook who reaches for the azafrán, the arroz, or the aceite speak a culinary history that maps directly onto what happened in those Andalusian fields between 711 and 1492? And what is the specific, irreversible tragedy of expelling the people who know how to maintain an irrigation system?Join John and Patrick as they tell the story of Spain and the Arab Agricultural Revolution — the acequias, the Morisco expulsion, and the red-gold threads still harvested at dawn in La Mancha by the same method the Moors left behind...----------In Sponsorship with J&K Fresh.The customs broker who is your fruit and veggies' personal bodyguard. Learn more here!-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review-----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com
Today is The Stacks Book Club Day, and we're joined by bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi (Pool House) to discuss our June pick, The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. This allegorical novel follows Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy whose quest from Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of buried treasure transforms into a life-changing journey of self-discovery. We discuss the book's legacy, how it relates to the cultural phenomena of “girl boss” and “the manosphere,” and which parts we loved and hated.There are spoilers in this episode.Make sure you listen to the end of the episode to find out our July book club pick!You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/6/24/ep-430-the-alchemistConnect with Mary: Instagram | Threads | Substack | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The scene is set; UD Almeria will take on Malaga CF in the play-off final following two pulsating semi-final second legs this midweek. Alex and Liam tell the story of how the two teams got there, overcoming CD Castellon and UD Las Palmas, in this week's second show of the week. Why wait until Thursday? Listen early and ad free for as little as 3 Euros a month on Patreon or sign up for our extra content tier to hear the second 45 of the show, FREE TRIAL FOR 7 DAYS and then from as little as 3 Euros per month (billed in your local currency). On the link below; www.patreon.com/spanishsegundashow Spanish League, Spanish Football, Soccer podcast, Soccer podcasts, Español football, Spanish Segunda Division, LaLiga, LaLiga Hypermotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wandering from the main gate through to the terrace overlooking the sea, through the Café des Oudayas and into the Andalusian garden.Recorded by Rachel Beckles Willson with students of the Ecole Nationale d'Architecture, Rabat.
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Reimagining Alhambra: Blending Tradition with Modernity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-30-22-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: Bajo el cielo azul de Granada, la Alhambra brillaba como una joya del pasado.En: Under the blue sky of Granada, the Alhambra shone like a jewel from the past.Es: Las intricadas decoraciones y los jardines floridos componían un cuadro de historia y cultura que atrapaba a los visitantes.En: The intricate decorations and the blooming gardens composed a picture of history and culture that captivated visitors.Es: En la sala principal de guías turísticos, se escuchaban voces animadas.En: In the main tour guide room, lively voices could be heard.Es: Isidro, el jefe de guías, revisaba minuciosamente cada itinerario del día.En: Isidro, the head guide, meticulously reviewed each day's itinerary.Es: Aunque apasionado por la historia, sentía una preocupación constante: ¿seguiría la Alhambra atrayendo al número esperado de turistas este verano?En: Although passionate about history, he felt a constant concern: would the Alhambra continue to attract the expected number of tourists this summer?Es: Luz, la nueva guía del equipo, rebosaba energía.En: Luz, the new guide on the team, was bursting with energy.Es: "¡Tengo ideas para mejorar los tours!En: "I have ideas to improve the tours!"Es: ", exclamó.En: she exclaimed.Es: Isidro la observaba con escepticismo, mientras Maricela, veterana de muchas temporadas, levantaba una ceja.En: Isidro watched her with skepticism, while Maricela, a veteran of many seasons, raised an eyebrow.Es: "Tradición es importante, Luz", comentó Maricela, ajustándose el chal que llevaba en sus hombros.En: "Tradition is important, Luz," commented Maricela, adjusting the shawl she wore on her shoulders.Es: Luz tenía ideas no convencionales.En: Luz had unconventional ideas.Es: Quería hacer los tours más interactivos, usando juegos y narrativas.En: She wanted to make the tours more interactive, using games and narratives.Es: Isidro dudaba.En: Isidro doubted.Es: La estructura tradicional siempre había funcionado.En: The traditional structure had always worked.Es: Pero, la razón para la declinación del interés también le hacia pensar en la necesidad de una nueva perspectiva.En: But the reason for the decline in interest also made him think about the need for a new perspective.Es: Un día, Isidro decidió poner a prueba las ideas de Luz durante un tour de práctica.En: One day, Isidro decided to put Luz's ideas to the test during a practice tour.Es: Al inicio, todo siguió como siempre; el recorrido comenzó en los extensos jardines de Generalife, donde Isidro explicó la historia de los granados.En: At the start, everything went as usual; the tour began in the extensive gardens of Generalife, where Isidro explained the history of the pomegranate trees.Es: Sin embargo, al llegar al Salón de los Embajadores, Luz contó una leyenda fascinante sobre sultanes y secretos, capturando la atención de los turistas.En: However, upon reaching the Hall of the Ambassadors, Luz told a fascinating legend about sultans and secrets, capturing the tourists' attention.Es: Los visitantes participaron, hacían preguntas y reían.En: The visitors participated, asked questions, and laughed.Es: Al final del tour, el grupo aplaudió.En: At the end of the tour, the group applauded.Es: Isidro miraba la escena asombrado.En: Isidro watched the scene amazed.Es: Sabía que era el momento de unir lo viejo con lo nuevo.En: He knew it was time to blend the old with the new.Es: "Gracias, Luz", dijo al terminar el tour.En: "Thank you, Luz," he said at the end of the tour.Es: Maricela también asintió con una leve sonrisa.En: Maricela also nodded with a slight smile.Es: De regreso a la sala de guías, Isidro anunció el plan: "Usaremos un poco de cada enfoque.En: Back in the guide room, Isidro announced the plan: "We will use a bit of both approaches.Es: Historia con innovación."En: History with innovation."Es: Luz aplaudió con entusiasmo, y Maricela, aunque inicialmente escéptica, entendió que nuevas ideas podían coexistir con las tradiciones, enriqueciéndolas.En: Luz applauded enthusiastically, and Maricela, although initially skeptical, understood that new ideas could coexist with traditions, enriching them.Es: Así comenzó una nueva era de visitas en la Alhambra.En: Thus began a new era of visits at the Alhambra.Es: Isidro, Luz y Maricela trabajaron juntos, resguardando el patrimonio del pasado mientras abrían la puerta al futuro.En: Isidro, Luz, and Maricela worked together, safeguarding the heritage of the past while opening the door to the future.Es: La Alhambra brillaba, no sólo bajo el sol andaluz, sino también a través de los relatos que ahora combinaban lo antiguo con lo moderno.En: The Alhambra shone, not only under the Andalusian sun, but also through the stories that now combined the old with the modern.Es: Así, el eco de las historias seguía viva, resonando por las paredes de azulejos antiguos para cada nuevo visitante.En: Thus, the echo of the stories lived on, resonating through the ancient tiled walls for each new visitor. Vocabulary Words:intricate: intricadasdecoration: la decoraciónjewel: la joyaheritage: el patrimoniotiled wall: la pared de azulejositinerary: el itinerarioconcern: la preocupacióndecline: la declinaciónnarrative: la narrativaperspective: la perspectivaguide: el guíatourist: el turistashrine: el santuariosultan: el sultánlegend: la leyendacaptivated: atrapadaenergy: la energíascepticism: el escepticismotradition: la tradiciónpractice: la prácticaquestion: la preguntavisitor: el visitanteinnovation: la innovaciónenthusiasm: el entusiasmoera: la erashawl: el chaleyebrow: la cejagame: el juegoextensive garden: el jardín extensoaudience: el público
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Modernizing Tradition: Lucía's Farming Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-24-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la hermosa región de Andalucía, llena de olivares y colinas floreciendo con flores silvestres, se encuentra una granja donde trabaja Lucía.En: In the beautiful region of Andalucía, full of olive groves and hills blooming with wildflowers, there is a farm where Lucía works.Es: Es primavera, y el aire huele a tierra mojada y a campo fresco.En: It is spring, and the air smells of wet earth and fresh countryside.Es: Lucía, una joven agricultora llena de sueños, quiere modernizar la granja de su familia para aumentar la productividad.En: Lucía, a young farmer full of dreams, wants to modernize her family's farm to increase productivity.Es: Cree en los beneficios de la tecnología para mejorar el trabajo duro del campo.En: She believes in the benefits of technology to improve the hard work of farming.Es: Una mañana, Lucía se dirige al mercado local para comprar nuevos equipos agrícolas.En: One morning, Lucía heads to the local market to buy new agricultural equipment.Es: Simón, su vecino y amigo, también está en el mercado comprando suministros.En: Simón, her neighbor and friend, is also at the market buying supplies.Es: Simón es un granjero tradicional, convencido de que las nuevas tecnologías destruirán el espíritu auténtico de la granja.En: Simón is a traditional farmer, convinced that new technologies will destroy the authentic spirit of the farm.Es: Mientras caminan entre los puestos de verduras y frutas, Lucía le cuenta a Simón sus planes.En: As they walk among the vegetable and fruit stands, Lucía shares her plans with Simón.Es: Simón, siempre apasionado por las costumbres de antaño, le dice: "Lucía, no necesitas esos aparatos.En: Simón, always passionate about old customs, tells her, "Lucía, you don't need those gadgets.Es: El campo se trabaja con las manos y el corazón, no con máquinas."En: The land is worked with hands and heart, not with machines."Es: Lucía, aunque aprecia el consejo de Simón, tiene en mente un futuro distinto para su granja.En: Lucía, although she appreciates Simón's advice, has in mind a different future for her farm.Es: Sabe que los tiempos cambian y que necesita prepararse para el mañana.En: She knows that times change and that she needs to prepare for tomorrow.Es: Sin embargo, las palabras de Simón hacen eco en su mente.En: However, Simón's words echo in her mind.Es: ¿Y si tiene razón?En: What if he's right?Es: Llegan al puesto del vendedor de herramientas.En: They arrive at the tool vendor's stall.Es: Lucía mira las máquinas relucientes, mientras Simón observa, escéptico.En: Lucía looks at the shiny machines while Simón watches, skeptical.Es: Los dos intercambian miradas y, finalmente, Lucía dice: "Simón, tu método es valioso, pero estoy lista para probar este camino."En: They exchange glances, and finally, Lucía says, "Simón, your method is valuable, but I'm ready to try this path."Es: Simón frunce el ceño, pero antes de que pueda responder, Lucía añade: "Prometo que si no veo mejoras, volveré al método de siempre.En: Simón frowns, but before he can respond, Lucía adds, "I promise if I don't see improvements, I'll go back to the usual method.Es: Pero dame una oportunidad de mostrarte los beneficios."En: But give me a chance to show you the benefits."Es: Simón, sorprendido por la determinación en los ojos de Lucía, asiente lentamente.En: Simón, surprised by the determination in Lucía's eyes, nods slowly.Es: "Está bien, Lucía.En: "Alright, Lucía.Es: Muéstrame de qué eres capaz," dice con una pequeña sonrisa.En: Show me what you're capable of," he says with a small smile.Es: Lucía compra el equipo, sintiendo cómo crece su confianza con cada paso que da.En: Lucía buys the equipment, feeling her confidence grow with each step she takes.Es: A lo lejos, las colinas florecidas parecen sonreírle.En: In the distance, the blooming hills seem to smile at her.Es: Ella sabe que ha tomado una decisión importante, y aunque temía decepcionar a su amigo, también entiende que ambos pueden aprender el uno del otro.En: She knows she has made an important decision, and although she feared disappointing her friend, she also understands that they can both learn from each other.Es: Con el tiempo, las máquinas empiezan a mostrar resultados positivos.En: Over time, the machines begin to show positive results.Es: Simón, viendo cómo mejora la cosecha de Lucía, empieza a considerar algunos cambios en su propia granja.En: Simón, seeing how Lucía's harvest improves, starts to consider some changes on his own farm.Es: Aunque todavía prefiere sus métodos tradicionales, se da cuenta de que hay espacio para ambos enfoques.En: Although he still prefers his traditional methods, he realizes there is room for both approaches.Es: Lucía y Simón siguen siendo buenos amigos y vecinos, aprendiendo uno del otro, celebrando la rica tradición del campo andaluz y abrazando el futuro con optimismo y respeto mutuo.En: Lucía and Simón remain good friends and neighbors, learning from each other, celebrating the rich tradition of the Andalusian countryside, and embracing the future with optimism and mutual respect. Vocabulary Words:the region: la regiónthe olive grove: el olivarthe hill: la colinathe wildflower: la flor silvestreto bloom: florecerthe farm: la granjathe earth: la tierrato modernize: modernizarthe productivity: la productividadto improve: mejorarthe hard work: el trabajo durothe equipment: los equiposthe neighbor: el vecinothe supply: el suministrothe spirit: el espírituthe stand: el puestothe gadget: el aparatothe vendor: el vendedorto exchange glances: intercambiar miradasthe determination: la determinaciónto frown: fruncir el ceñoto nod: asentirthe harvest: la cosechathe approach: el enfoqueto embrace: abrazarthe optimism: el optimismothe mutual respect: el respeto mutuothe countryside: el campoto head to: dirigirse ato destroy: destruir
Hear about travel to Jerez de la Frontera and the province of Cádiz in Spain as the Amateur Traveler talks about a recent press trip to the 2026 Culinary Capital of Spain. This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here. This episode is based on a recent press trip to Cádiz and Jerez, with guest Kristen Henning from Travel Past 50 joining Chris to talk about why travelers should consider this corner of Andalusia. Why Visit Cádiz Province and Jerez? The focus of the trip was Jerez de la Frontera, recently named Spain's Culinary Capital for 2026. But as Chris and Kristen discovered, Jerez is not just about food. It is also about sherry, Andalusian horses, Carthusian monks, flamenco, history, and easy access to the beaches and ports of Cádiz Province. Kristen describes Jerez as best known for sherry wine production, but says there is far more to the region than she expected. Travelers will find horses, especially the Andalusian horse, a deep history stretching from Roman times to the Moors, connections to Columbus and Magellan, flamenco, beaches, golf, and a strong food culture. Chris starts by adding context for Cádiz, the oldest city in Spain, founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC. Cádiz later became Carthaginian, Roman, Visigothic, Moorish, and, after the Reconquest, Spanish. Its maritime history made it one of Spain's most important ports, especially once trade with the New World shifted from Seville to Cádiz. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/jerez-spain/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us Fan MailWe've all heard the legend: 1588, the Spanish Armada wrecked off the coast of Galway, and Andalusian horses swimming ashore to forge the Connemara pony we know today. It's a beautiful story—but is it fact, or is it just the world's most successful marketing myth?In this episode of Connemara Pony Tales, we go "Into the Lab" with one of the world's leading equine geneticists, Dr. Samantha Brooks from the University of Florida.We move beyond the folklore to analyse the actual genomic map of the Connemara. We're putting the breed's biggest mysteries under the microscope, tackling 500 years of history and the future of the breed in one sitting.In this episode, we explore:The Ancestry Audit: Does the DNA actually show Spanish influence, or is the Connemara a "time capsule" of an even older, indigenous Irish pony?The Pony Paradox: Why does a 14.2hh mare produce a 15.1hh foal? Dr. Brooks breaks down the "growth switches" that are changing the size of our breed.The "Easy Keeper" Trap: Is the legendary hardiness that allowed our ponies to survive on the bogs now making them prone to modern metabolic crises?The Future of the Breed: Beyond HWSD—what is the next frontier of testing, and how do we protect the Connemara's famous temperament in a world demanding "Sport Horse" performance?Whether you are a traditionalist breeder or a modern performance enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen. The legends are beautiful, but the DNA tells the real story.This episode was made possible with the support of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld
Following the response from Romana's first appearance on WRF last year in the DX Special programme, here is the interview you have all been waiting for.It's taken some time to put together due to working schedules etc but we finally got there.Romana discusses her Spanish heritage background, and has included some of her favourite bits of music as well:Al Andalus By Shane Ivers. A vibrant Flamenco track featuring Spanish guitar, castanets, and maracas, evoking sun-drenched Andalusian landscapes. Composed in 2019, this piece blends traditional Flamenco rhythms with Eastern influences. Available here: https://www.silvermansound.com/free-music/al-andalusGuitar Piece with Flamenco Flair by Nick Panel. A solo guitar piece that merges classical guitar techniques with Flamenco flair. An original composition that showcases the versatility of the classical guitar within Flamenco styles. Available here: https://pixabay.com/music/folk-classical-guitar-masterpiece-with-flamenco-flair-281573/ The Lively Dancer - Flamenco Guitar by StudioKolomna. An upbeat Flamenco guitar track that captures the energy of traditional dance. An original composition reflecting the spirited nature of Flamenco performances. Available here: https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-the-lively-dancer-flamenco-guitar-247239/ Flamenco 2 by Johnny Harvester. An acoustic group performance that blends Flamenco rhythms with contemporary elements. An original composition that modernizes traditional Flamenco sounds. Available here: https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-flamenco-2-302761/And a special thanks to Johnny Venezuela for producing the programme - as I'm sure you'll hear when you listen to the programme.As ever, please keep the emails coming in to wrf@mail.com. I read and respond to them all.From myself and Romana - thank you for listening!
Matthew Carr chats to Paul Burke about his latest historical crime thriller THE EMPEROR OF SEVILLE, Bernardo de Mendoza, sixteenth century Spain, Terrorism, financial thrillers and white ruff crime.The Emperor of Seville: Summer 1586.When the Genoese banker Sandro Grandoni is murdered at a trade fair in the Castilian town of Medina del Campo, the Valladolid Chancery appoints the magistrate Bernardo de Mendoza to conduct the investigation.The murder takes place at a delicate political moment. King Philip II is preparing to invade England, and the Crown is negotiating a new loan with the House of Grandoni to help finance the invasion. While the king and his ministers await the arrival of the imperial treasure fleet in Seville, one of Grandoni's partners is murdered on the banks of the Guadalquivir.Anxious to eliminate any obstacles to the ‘enterprise of England', Philip sends Mendoza to Seville to see if the murders are connected.Accompanied by his restless ward Gabriel, and a charismatic poet named Miguel de Cervantes, Mendoza travels to the violent, vice-ridden imperial city that sixteenth century Spaniards called ‘the Great Babylon.'Mendoza soon finds himself entangled a bewildering web of intrigue and corruption, that extends from the Indies to the Seville streets. In an unfamiliar city where no one can be trusted, Mendoza is forced to seek the assistance of his turbulent cousin, Luis de Ventura.Mendoza's task is further complicated, when his lover Elena unexpectedly arrives in the city with an Italian theatre group.Throughout the sweltering Andalusian summer, Mendoza follows the trail of deaths, as the search for justice becomes a struggle for survival, in which no one's life is guaranteed.Matthew Carr: is a journalist and writer of Non-fiction and Fiction. His latest novel is The Emperor of Seville, he is working on the next in the Bernardo de Mendoza series. Matthew Carr titles - Blood and Faith, The Infernal Machine, Black Sun Rising, The Devils of Cardona.Recommended/mentioned: Paco Taibo III, Leonardo Sciascia, Dashiell Hammett, Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Caroline Moorehead - A Sicilian Man, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Luis Bunuel Land Without BreadPaul Burke is the editor of Aspects of Crime and of Crime Time FM, he is a CWA Gold Dagger judge. His first book Spies on Screen: From Silent to Streaming will be published in September '26.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023-2026 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,
This week on Out Of Office, Ryan and Kiernan explore Spain's Costa del Sol, from Málaga's layered history of Roman and Moorish influence to Marbella's relaxed, sun-soaked Old Town. It's a quick dive into how this region became a global tourism hotspot, blending culture, beaches, and just the right amount of indulgence.
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New Horse Alert with Auditor Nikki and her new horse Mastermind MFH. Plus, some horsey news, a Studies Show and some weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3902 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquinePicture Credit: Auditor Nikki and her new horseGuest: Auditor Nikki on her new horseProduct Link: Jack's Favorites Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTimestamps:1:15 - Severe storms & tornado talk4:00 - Daily Whinnies7:35 - Miles the Andalusian goes to Maytag Ranch10:47 - Mars Maryland 5* canceled & Global Champions Tour evacuation13:56 - Thoroughbred sales booming & Caldera update18:41 - Auditor Nikki's new quirky horse Mastermind30:26 - Jack's Favorites horse treats 34:26 - “Studies show”43:03 - Weird News
New Horse Alert with Auditor Nikki and her new horse Mastermind MFH. Plus, some horsey news, a Studies Show and some weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3902 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquinePicture Credit: Auditor Nikki and her new horseGuest: Auditor Nikki on her new horseProduct Link: Jack's Favorites Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTimestamps:1:15 - Severe storms & tornado talk4:00 - Daily Whinnies7:35 - Miles the Andalusian goes to Maytag Ranch10:47 - Mars Maryland 5* canceled & Global Champions Tour evacuation13:56 - Thoroughbred sales booming & Caldera update18:41 - Auditor Nikki's new quirky horse Mastermind30:26 - Jack's Favorites horse treats 34:26 - “Studies show”43:03 - Weird News
This week 2nd placed CD Castellon hosted a depleted leader in Racing Santander and found themselves blown away, 3-0 down at half time as Racing extended their lead at the top. Las Palmas were back to winning ways themselves blowing away Cultural Leonesa in Ruben de Barrera's second dugout debut at the club. Ruben Selles got the sack at Real Zaragoza, there was an Andalusian derbi, drama in the Basque country and much much more. There were also tragic scenes as a medical emergency ended in the death of a Sporting fan at el Molinon. In part 1 we will be discussing the top of the table clash, the departure of Ruben Selles and why Cristiano Ronaldo might be listening to the show from here on in. In Thursday's part 2 we will be focussing on the appointment of Ruben de la Barrera starting with disaster against Las Palmas, as well as both Ceuta and Depor winning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week 2nd placed CD Castellon hosted a depleted leader in Racing Santander and found themselves blown away, 3-0 down at half time as Racing extended their lead at the top. Las Palmas were back to winning ways themselves blowing away Cultural Leonesa in Ruben de Barrera's second dugout debut at the club. Ruben Selles got the sack at Real Zaragoza, there was an Andalusian derbi, drama in the Basque country and much much more. There were also tragic scenes as a medical emergency ended in the death of a Sporting fan at el Molinon. In part 1 we will be discussing the top of the table clash, the departure of Ruben Selles and why Cristiano Ronaldo might be listening to the show from here on in. In Thursday's part 2 we will be focussing on the appointment of Ruben de la Barrera starting with disaster against Las Palmas, as well as both Ceuta and Depor winning. Why wait until Thursday for part 2? Listen early and ad free for as little as 3 Euros a month on Patreon or sign up for our extra content tier to hear the second 45 of the show, FREE TRIAL FOR 7 DAYS and then from as little as 3 Euros per month (billed in your local currency). On the link below; www.patreon.com/spanishsegundashow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review Matchday 26 of LaLiga.Part One focuses on Barça's 4-1 victory against Villarreal, with special praise for Lamine Yamal and his first hat-trick as a professional footballer. Three fantastic goals that ensure Barça remain up top and put some fear into Atlético de Madrid before the second leg of the Copa del Rey tie. An Atleti who in fact struggled to defeat Real Oviedo away, leaving it to the very end, thanks to a Julián Álvarez goal that ended his goalless streak in LaLiga. The Basque teams also get a shout, with Athletic drawing vs Rayo and Real Sociedad still riding the Pellegrino Matarazzo effect.Part Two starts with one of the matches of the weekend: the Andalusian derby between Betis and Sevilla. A game of two halves, where Betis went ahead by two goals in the first half, but ultimately threw away their advantage, allowing Sevilla to grab a point. Our duo also talk about Celta's comeback at Girona, Valencia's solid win against Osasuna, Levante still believing and Elche's late draw against Espanyol.We hope you enjoy the pod and thank you for listening! Remember you can also access our bonus podcast and multiple weekly articles over at lllonline.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review Matchday 26 of LaLiga.Part One focuses on Barça's 4-1 victory against Villarreal, with special praise for Lamine Yamal and his first hat-trick as a professional footballer. Three fantastic goals that ensure Barça remain up top and put some fear into Atlético de Madrid before the second leg of the Copa del Rey tie. An Atleti who in fact struggled to defeat Real Oviedo away, leaving it to the very end, thanks to a Julián Álvarez goal that ended his goalless streak in LaLiga. The Basque teams also get a shout, with Athletic drawing vs Rayo and Real Sociedad still riding the Pellegrino Matarazzo effect.Part Two starts with one of the matches of the weekend: the Andalusian derby between Betis and Sevilla. A game of two halves, where Betis went ahead by two goals in the first half, but ultimately threw away their advantage, allowing Sevilla to grab a point. Our duo also talk about Celta's comeback at Girona, Valencia's solid win against Osasuna, Levante still believing and Elche's late draw against Espanyol.We hope you enjoy the pod and thank you for listening! Remember you can also access our bonus podcast and multiple weekly articles over at lllonline.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HITM: DeAnne is here with the latest headlines from Horse Nation, and Dr. Wendy explains what 'Cold' means in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its effect on you and your horse. Tune in for the update on Jamie's new horse and a dose of truly weird news!Auditor Post Show: Monthly Auditor update, what's new on HRN.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3892 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquineGuest: Deanne from Horse NationLink: Let's Discuss: Experience vs. “Experience” & Why Years in the Saddle Don't Always Equal HorsemanshipGuest: Dr. Wendy YingLink: 7 Winter Horse Care Mistakes You Shouldn't Make…Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTimestamps:03:40 - Daily Whinnies07:00 - Jamie's new Andalusian shipping saga12:10 - Detector dogs & screw worm story13:55 - Hilltop Farm closing news16:21 - Breeds of the alphabet updates18:31 - Deanne from Horse Nation on kids, school delays & “experience” article29:25 - Winter horse-care mistakes discussion34:26 - Dr. Wendy: cold in Chinese medicine47:01 - Weird News56:44 - Viral husky Viola & national chocolate-covered nut day1:00:12- Auditor post show & network...
HITM: DeAnne is here with the latest headlines from Horse Nation, and Dr. Wendy explains what 'Cold' means in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its effect on you and your horse. Tune in for the update on Jamie's new horse and a dose of truly weird news!Auditor Post Show: Monthly Auditor update, what's new on HRN.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3892 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquineGuest: Deanne from Horse NationLink: Let's Discuss: Experience vs. “Experience” & Why Years in the Saddle Don't Always Equal HorsemanshipGuest: Dr. Wendy YingLink: 7 Winter Horse Care Mistakes You Shouldn't Make…Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTimestamps:03:40 - Daily Whinnies07:00 - Jamie's new Andalusian shipping saga12:10 - Detector dogs & screw worm story13:55 - Hilltop Farm closing news16:21 - Breeds of the alphabet updates18:31 - Deanne from Horse Nation on kids, school delays & “experience” article29:25 - Winter horse-care mistakes discussion34:26 - Dr. Wendy: cold in Chinese medicine47:01 - Weird News56:44 - Viral husky Viola & national chocolate-covered nut day1:00:12- Auditor post show & network...
We catch up with the latest updates from Equine Network on their new Practical Horseman + and Dressage Today + memberships. We then welcome back Auditor Rachel Briggs to hear the wild story of riding Ostriches. Plus some mighty weird news, listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3887 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquineGuest: Marla on Practical Horseman + and Dressage Today +Guest: Auditor Rachel BriggsLink: Katie Van Slyke videoAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTimestamps:02:00 - Robert Duvall stories & event horse Sam tribute08:00 - Jamie's new Andalusian & shipping worries12:00 - Auditor birthdays & foal named “Glenn”16:00 - Marla (Equine Network memberships)22:00 - Year of the Horse & Chinese zodiac chat27:00 - Auditor Rachel's ostrich racing story37:00 - Horse REM sleep study discussion41:00 - Weird News segment
We catch up with the latest updates from Equine Network on their new Practical Horseman + and Dressage Today + memberships. We then welcome back Auditor Rachel Briggs to hear the wild story of riding Ostriches. Plus some mighty weird news, listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3887 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquineGuest: Marla on Practical Horseman + and Dressage Today +Guest: Auditor Rachel BriggsLink: Katie Van Slyke videoAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTimestamps:02:00 - Robert Duvall stories & event horse Sam tribute08:00 - Jamie's new Andalusian & shipping worries12:00 - Auditor birthdays & foal named “Glenn”16:00 - Marla (Equine Network memberships)22:00 - Year of the Horse & Chinese zodiac chat27:00 - Auditor Rachel's ostrich racing story37:00 - Horse REM sleep study discussion41:00 - Weird News segment
We're diving into the sunny vibes of El Puerto de Santa Maria, a gem in southern Spain, where life is all about community and connection. Our guest, Daniel Cairns, swapped the hustle of London for the laid-back lifestyle of Andalusia, and he's here to share how he and his partner are creating a welcoming home for expats in their Casa de Vecinos project. Together, they're redefining retirement by blending practical tips on healthcare and living costs with the joy of embracing local culture—think flamenco and sherry tastings! We'll chat about how to navigate life in this vibrant town, from the best places to eat (hello, tapas!) to how to get involved in the community. So grab your sunglasses and let's get into the good life in El Puerto!El Puerto de Santa Maria is where the sun shines, the sherry flows, and the LGBTQ community thrives! In this episode, we dive into the coastal charm of this Andalusian gem with our guest Daniel Cairns, who swapped the hustle of London for a more relaxed life in Spain. Daniel shares how he and his partner, John, created a cozy home and a vibrant community project that welcomes newcomers with open arms. We talk about the importance of integrating into local culture, navigating the healthcare system, and embracing the joys of outdoor living. Daniel's stories are not just about retirement; they're about finding your place in the world, making friends, and enjoying life to the fullest. Whether you're thinking of moving or just dreaming, this episode paints a picture of what life in El Puerto can be like for LGBTQ people, sprinkled with humor and heart. Get ready to be inspired by the beauty of community and connection!Takeaways:El Puerto de Santa Maria is a vibrant coastal town in Spain, perfect for LGBTQ retirees.Daniel and John created a community-focused project that blends affordable living with shared spaces.The local lifestyle includes outdoor living, festivals, and a strong sense of community and belonging.Healthcare in El Puerto is efficient, private insurance is affordable, and the services are excellent.Living in El Puerto means embracing a unique culture rich in flamenco, sherry, and local cuisine.Transportation is super convenient, making it easy to explore nearby cities and towns.Links referenced in this episode:https://andaluzliving.com/wheredogaysretire.comlgbtqseniors.comCompanies mentioned in this episode:Louis VuittonChanelHarrods
We're diving into the sunny vibes of El Puerto de Santa Maria, a gem in southern Spain, where life is all about community and connection. Our guest, Daniel Cairns, swapped the hustle of London for the laid-back lifestyle of Andalusia, and he's here to share how he and his partner are creating a welcoming home for expats in their Casa de Vecinos project. Together, they're redefining retirement by blending practical tips on healthcare and living costs with the joy of embracing local culture—think flamenco and sherry tastings! We'll chat about how to navigate life in this vibrant town, from the best places to eat (hello, tapas!) to how to get involved in the community. So grab your sunglasses and let's get into the good life in El Puerto!El Puerto de Santa Maria is where the sun shines, the sherry flows, and the LGBTQ community thrives! In this episode, we dive into the coastal charm of this Andalusian gem with our guest Daniel Cairns, who swapped the hustle of London for a more relaxed life in Spain. Daniel shares how he and his partner, John, created a cozy home and a vibrant community project that welcomes newcomers with open arms. We talk about the importance of integrating into local culture, navigating the healthcare system, and embracing the joys of outdoor living. Daniel's stories are not just about retirement; they're about finding your place in the world, making friends, and enjoying life to the fullest. Whether you're thinking of moving or just dreaming, this episode paints a picture of what life in El Puerto can be like for LGBTQ people, sprinkled with humor and heart. Get ready to be inspired by the beauty of community and connection!Takeaways:El Puerto de Santa Maria is a vibrant coastal town in Spain, perfect for LGBTQ retirees.Daniel and John created a community-focused project that blends affordable living with shared spaces.The local lifestyle includes outdoor living, festivals, and a strong sense of community and belonging.Healthcare in El Puerto is efficient, private insurance is affordable, and the services are excellent.Living in El Puerto means embracing a unique culture rich in flamenco, sherry, and local cuisine.Transportation is super convenient, making it easy to explore nearby cities and towns.Links referenced in this episode:https://andaluzliving.com/wheredogaysretire.comlgbtqseniors.comCompanies mentioned in this episode:Louis VuittonChanelHarrods
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Hello Health Heroes!On this episode of The Health Hero Show, I sit down with Andi, the former UK recruiter turned juice rebel who's shaking up Spain's churros-and-cigarettes culture with raw, cold-pressed green juice, sprouted nut milks, and structured water.We unpack why two powerful green juices a day are still my #1 starting point for anyone who wants to boost energy, drop weight, crush cravings, and finally feel human again. Andi shares how he and his wife built Andajuicya from scratch in a tiny Andalusian town, why everything goes in glass (not plastic), and how they're educating a country that barely knows what gut health is.We also dive into his four-day juice retreats in the hills of Málaga. You'll hear how juicing, cleansing, and simple upgrades at work can slash sick days, improve focus, and literally increase income through better health.If you've ever thought, “I know I should juice, but I'll never keep it up,” this conversation will flip that script and show you a simple, doable path. Tune in and get inspired to become your own doctor, one green juice at a time.Enjoy the show!Love & Light,Coach TimP.S. If this helped you, please like & subscribe for more inspiration and education to help you become your own best doctor and help heal our world.P.P.S. Connect with Andi: https://andajuicya.es/Tim's Favorite, HIGHEST QUALITY Health Product Recommendations:Best Detox & Nutrition Supplements: CLICK HEREBest Infrared Saunas & Healing Lamps: Tim's personal unit - Save $100 CLICK HEREWater Purification/Restructuring System: Book FREE Consult CLICK HEREBest Home Air Purification Unit : Tim's personal unit CLICK HEREBest Non Toxic Home Building Materials: CLICK HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Comenzamos homenajeando a grandes artistas que se nos han ido recientemente, como el contrabajista inglés Danny Thompson, el cantaor andaluz Fosforito y el tañedor de guitarra portuguesa António Chainho. El resto del programa está dedicado a nuevos discos que nos llegan desde todos los rincones del mundo: las Azores, Australia, Santo Tomé y Príncipe, el Líbano, Francia y Argelia, conectando también músicas que vibraban hace décadas en la lucha contra el colonialismo en África, con otras que se levantan contra el horrible e injustificable genocidio de Gaza. We begin by paying tribute to great artists who have recently passed away, such as the English double bassist Danny Thompson, the Andalusian flamenco singer Fosforito and the Portuguese guitar player António Chainho. The rest of the programme is devoted to new albums arriving from all corners of the world: the Azores, Australia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Lebanon, France and Algeria, also connecting music that was vibrating decades ago in the struggle against colonialism in Africa with other music that rise up against the horrific and unjustifiable genocide in Gaza. - Danny Thompson - Sandanska oro - Whatever’s best - Ketama, Toumani Diabaté, Danny Thompson - Jarabi - Songhai - Fosforito, Paco de Lucía - Son mi martirio (tangos) - Selección antológica del cante flamenco, vol. 3 - António Chainho - Escadinhas do duque - Guitarra portuguesa - Rafael Carvalho - Debulha - A teia da viola - Zenekar - Dirge and dance - Swirls - África Negra - Apoiámos a luta dos nossos irmãos - Léve léve vol. 2: São Tomé & Príncipe sounds 70s-80s [V.A.] - Ashkara - Shardet legzaleh - Fake lines: Sono Levant [V.A.] - Richard Carrick - Joie [+ Either/Or] - l’Algérie África Negra
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This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lessen the burden on overtouristed destinations and expand visitation to other parts of the world. Our editors carefully selected 24 emerging regions and overlooked locales that will inspire your next great adventure. For Rabat, that means looking beyond the well-trodden streets of Marrakech and Fes to discover what Morocco's laid-back capital really offers—especially as Africa's largest music festival transforms the city into an open-air stage each summer. In this episode, host Aislyn Greene talks with Yulia Denisyuk, a travel writer and host of the podcast Going Places with Yulia. Yulia shares why this Atlantic coast city deserves a second look—from its free weeklong Mawazine music festival to a non-touristy medina, Andalusian gardens, Roman ruins, and dishes you won't find anywhere else in Morocco. She also reveals what's coming in 2026: new museums, UNESCO World Book Capital status, and a high-speed train connecting Rabat to Casablanca in just 35 minutes. Plan Your Rabat Getaway (First, explore our Morocco travel guide.) See and Do —Attend the Mawazine Festival, Africa's largest music festival, a free weeklong celebration featuring artists from around the world —Explore Chellah, a Roman settlement dating to the first century that doubles as a festival stage —Wander the Kasbah of the Oudayas, a 12th-century Islamic fort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean —Stroll through the Andalusian Gardens for mint tea and ocean views —Take a water taxi across the Bou Regreg River to Salé and back —Browse the medina, where locals shop, have tea, and produce books—a less touristy experience than Marrakech —Visit Mohamed Aziz, a famous bookseller in the medina who has read thousands of books and loves to discuss them Eat and Drink —Try Rabati pastilla, the "royal" version with thick layers and lots of eggs, influenced by Moorish settlers from Andalusia —Seek out kefta, meatballs made with spices unique to Rabat that you won't find elsewhere in Morocco —Eat fresh shrimp and seafood from the Atlantic coast —Sip mint tea at cafes along the riverfront promenade Know Before You Go —In 2026, Rabat becomes UNESCO World Book Capital, with literary events and celebrations starting in April —A new high-speed train will reduce travel time between Casablanca and Rabat from two hours to 35 minutes —The Mawazine Festival typically takes place in late June —Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures; summer is hot but tempered by Atlantic breezes —The medina, Kasbah, and Chellah are all within walking distance of each other Resources • Listen to Yulia's podcast, Going Places with Yulia • Follow Yulia on Instagram • Visit Yulia's website • Explore all 24 destinations on Afar's Where to Go in 2026 list • Follow us on Instagram: @afarmedia Listen to All the Episodes in our Where to Go 2026 Series E1: This Island in the Bahamas Promises Pink Sand, Historic Hideaways, and Perfect Solitude E2: Why Peru's Second City Might Be Its Best-Kept Secret E3: The New 170-Mile Hiking Network Connecting Stockholm's Dreamy Archipelago E4: Route 66 Turns 100—and Albuquerque Is Ready to Celebrate E5: Why Morocco's Chill Capital Deserves Your Attention (this one!) Stay Connected Sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. Explore our other podcasts, View From Afar, about the people and companies shaping the future of travel, and Travel Tales, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us. Unpacked by Afar is part of Airwave Media's podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3, Ep : 18. Exploring Spain's Romerías and pilgrimages through tradition, culture, and Journey.Hola Chicos! Big news!I'm super excited to announce this new chapter of Spanish Loops today. In this episode we cherished some rituals of Spain: the vibrant, festive Romerías and the more solemn, spiritual Pilgrimages. We explore how each is rooted in centuries of Spanish Catholic tradition, how they shaped communities, and why they still resonate today in our pueblos and cities.Expect stories from Andalusian fairs, the bustle of romerías with flamenco and flowers, contrasted against the quiet faith-filled journey of pilgrims on ancient routes like Camino de Santiago. We'll unpack how these rituals reflect Spain's identity blending celebration and devotion. It's a look at heritage, faith, culture and belonging.If you love tradition, history, travel, or spirituality or just want to understand why Spain's festivals feel so alive, this chapter is for you. Share it with friends. Let's spark conversations, awaken memories, and maybe inspire a pilgrimage or a romería visit of your own.See you in the next loop.
Today we will be talking to Yehudah Halper about his new book, Averroes on Pathways to Divine Knowledge (Academic Studies Press, 2025). The twelfth-century Andalusian philosopher Averroes sought to understand the divine in a way independent of religious theology, by turning to the philosophical works of Aristotle and, to a lesser extent, Plato. In doing so, he established standards of scientific inquiry into God that were and remain highly influential on Jewish and Christian thought. Averroes, however, does not provide much in the way of demonstrative knowledge of God, and most of his arguments remain dialectical, rhetorical, or political. This volume explores the various pathways towards attaining divine knowledge that we find in Averroes' commentaries on Aristotle's De Anima, Metaphysics, and Nicomachean Ethics, and on Plato's Republic, along with Averroes' Epistle on Divine Knowledge, Decisive Treatise, and more. Yehuda Halper is Professor in the Department of Jewish Philosophy at Bar Ilan University. He is currently a aisiting professor at University of Chicago Divinity School. His first monograph, Jewish Socratic Questions in an Age without Plato (Brill, 2021) won the Goldstein-Goren Book Award for the best book in Jewish Thought in 2019-2021. He is currently directing the ISF grant (#622/22) "Samuel Ibn Tibbon's Explanation of Foreign Terms and the Foundations of Philosophy in Hebrew." Rabbi Marc Katz is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Ner Tamid. His latest book is Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. 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
Today we will be talking to Yehudah Halper about his new book, Averroes on Pathways to Divine Knowledge (Academic Studies Press, 2025). The twelfth-century Andalusian philosopher Averroes sought to understand the divine in a way independent of religious theology, by turning to the philosophical works of Aristotle and, to a lesser extent, Plato. In doing so, he established standards of scientific inquiry into God that were and remain highly influential on Jewish and Christian thought. Averroes, however, does not provide much in the way of demonstrative knowledge of God, and most of his arguments remain dialectical, rhetorical, or political. This volume explores the various pathways towards attaining divine knowledge that we find in Averroes' commentaries on Aristotle's De Anima, Metaphysics, and Nicomachean Ethics, and on Plato's Republic, along with Averroes' Epistle on Divine Knowledge, Decisive Treatise, and more. Yehuda Halper is Professor in the Department of Jewish Philosophy at Bar Ilan University. He is currently a aisiting professor at University of Chicago Divinity School. His first monograph, Jewish Socratic Questions in an Age without Plato (Brill, 2021) won the Goldstein-Goren Book Award for the best book in Jewish Thought in 2019-2021. He is currently directing the ISF grant (#622/22) "Samuel Ibn Tibbon's Explanation of Foreign Terms and the Foundations of Philosophy in Hebrew." Rabbi Marc Katz is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Ner Tamid. His latest book is Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies
Today we will be talking to Yehudah Halper about his new book, Averroes on Pathways to Divine Knowledge (Academic Studies Press, 2025). The twelfth-century Andalusian philosopher Averroes sought to understand the divine in a way independent of religious theology, by turning to the philosophical works of Aristotle and, to a lesser extent, Plato. In doing so, he established standards of scientific inquiry into God that were and remain highly influential on Jewish and Christian thought. Averroes, however, does not provide much in the way of demonstrative knowledge of God, and most of his arguments remain dialectical, rhetorical, or political. This volume explores the various pathways towards attaining divine knowledge that we find in Averroes' commentaries on Aristotle's De Anima, Metaphysics, and Nicomachean Ethics, and on Plato's Republic, along with Averroes' Epistle on Divine Knowledge, Decisive Treatise, and more. Yehuda Halper is Professor in the Department of Jewish Philosophy at Bar Ilan University. He is currently a aisiting professor at University of Chicago Divinity School. His first monograph, Jewish Socratic Questions in an Age without Plato (Brill, 2021) won the Goldstein-Goren Book Award for the best book in Jewish Thought in 2019-2021. He is currently directing the ISF grant (#622/22) "Samuel Ibn Tibbon's Explanation of Foreign Terms and the Foundations of Philosophy in Hebrew." Rabbi Marc Katz is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Ner Tamid. His latest book is Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory
Today we will be talking to Yehudah Halper about his new book, Averroes on Pathways to Divine Knowledge (Academic Studies Press, 2025). The twelfth-century Andalusian philosopher Averroes sought to understand the divine in a way independent of religious theology, by turning to the philosophical works of Aristotle and, to a lesser extent, Plato. In doing so, he established standards of scientific inquiry into God that were and remain highly influential on Jewish and Christian thought. Averroes, however, does not provide much in the way of demonstrative knowledge of God, and most of his arguments remain dialectical, rhetorical, or political. This volume explores the various pathways towards attaining divine knowledge that we find in Averroes' commentaries on Aristotle's De Anima, Metaphysics, and Nicomachean Ethics, and on Plato's Republic, along with Averroes' Epistle on Divine Knowledge, Decisive Treatise, and more. Yehuda Halper is Professor in the Department of Jewish Philosophy at Bar Ilan University. He is currently a aisiting professor at University of Chicago Divinity School. His first monograph, Jewish Socratic Questions in an Age without Plato (Brill, 2021) won the Goldstein-Goren Book Award for the best book in Jewish Thought in 2019-2021. He is currently directing the ISF grant (#622/22) "Samuel Ibn Tibbon's Explanation of Foreign Terms and the Foundations of Philosophy in Hebrew." Rabbi Marc Katz is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Ner Tamid. His latest book is Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
Today we will be talking to Yehudah Halper about his new book, Averroes on Pathways to Divine Knowledge (Academic Studies Press, 2025). The twelfth-century Andalusian philosopher Averroes sought to understand the divine in a way independent of religious theology, by turning to the philosophical works of Aristotle and, to a lesser extent, Plato. In doing so, he established standards of scientific inquiry into God that were and remain highly influential on Jewish and Christian thought. Averroes, however, does not provide much in the way of demonstrative knowledge of God, and most of his arguments remain dialectical, rhetorical, or political. This volume explores the various pathways towards attaining divine knowledge that we find in Averroes' commentaries on Aristotle's De Anima, Metaphysics, and Nicomachean Ethics, and on Plato's Republic, along with Averroes' Epistle on Divine Knowledge, Decisive Treatise, and more. Yehuda Halper is Professor in the Department of Jewish Philosophy at Bar Ilan University. He is currently a aisiting professor at University of Chicago Divinity School. His first monograph, Jewish Socratic Questions in an Age without Plato (Brill, 2021) won the Goldstein-Goren Book Award for the best book in Jewish Thought in 2019-2021. He is currently directing the ISF grant (#622/22) "Samuel Ibn Tibbon's Explanation of Foreign Terms and the Foundations of Philosophy in Hebrew." Rabbi Marc Katz is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Ner Tamid. His latest book is Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Fall Connections: A Journey of Family, Love, and Belonging Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de otoño se reflejaba en las hojas doradas que cubrían la finca de Adela.En: The autumn sun reflected off the golden leaves that covered Adela's estate.Es: La casa, con su encanto tradicional andaluz, estaba llena de vida.En: The house, with its traditional Andalusian charm, was full of life.Es: Un aire de celebración se respiraba mientras familiares de todas las edades caminaban por el amplio terreno que rodeaba la finca.En: There was an air of celebration as family members of all ages walked around the vast grounds surrounding the estate.Es: El olor a castañas asadas y sidra llenaba el aire fresco.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and cider filled the crisp air.Es: Javier llegó temprano, un tanto nervioso.En: Javier arrived early, somewhat nervous.Es: Era un joven reservado, visitando a su extensa familia para buscar algo más que una simple reunión.En: He was a reserved young man, visiting his extended family to seek something more than just a simple gathering.Es: Quería sentir una conexión real.En: He wanted to feel a real connection.Es: Al poco de llegar, se encontró con su primo Luis.En: Shortly after arriving, he bumped into his cousin Luis.Es: "¡Javier!En: "Javier!Es: Es bueno verte," dijo Luis, dándole un abrazo fuerte.En: It's good to see you," said Luis, giving him a strong hug.Es: "Tienes que conocer a Isabella.En: "You have to meet Isabella.Es: Acaba de mudarse.En: She's just moved in.Es: Es encantadora."En: She's charming."Es: Javier sonrió tímidamente.En: Javier smiled shyly.Es: "Quizás más tarde, Luis.En: "Maybe later, Luis.Es: Hay demasiada gente."En: There are too many people."Es: Luis era astuto y notó el nerviosismo de su primo, pero decidió dejarlo por ahora.En: Luis was clever and noticed his cousin's nervousness, but decided to let it go for now.Es: La reunión continuó, con risas y conversaciones en cada rincón de la casa.En: The gathering continued, with laughter and conversations in every corner of the house.Es: La luz del día se desvanecía lentamente, pintando el paisaje con tonos cálidos de naranja y rojo.En: The daylight slowly faded, painting the landscape with warm orange and red hues.Es: Unos minutos más tarde, Luis vio la oportunidad perfecta.En: A few minutes later, Luis saw the perfect opportunity.Es: Isabella estaba sola mirando los viñedos desde el patio.En: Isabella was alone, looking at the vineyards from the patio.Es: Luis arrastró a Javier afuera.En: Luis dragged Javier outside.Es: "¡Vamos, esta es tu oportunidad!En: "Come on, this is your chance!Es: Invítala a caminar por el viñedo."En: Invite her for a walk in the vineyard."Es: Javier respiró hondo.En: Javier took a deep breath.Es: Con pasos tímidos, se acercó a Isabella.En: With timid steps, he approached Isabella.Es: "Hola, soy Javier," dijo, su voz apenas audible.En: "Hello, I'm Javier," he said, his voice barely audible.Es: "Hola, Javier.En: "Hello, Javier.Es: Me llamo Isabella," respondió ella con una sonrisa cálida.En: I'm Isabella," she responded with a warm smile.Es: "¿Te gustan los viñedos?En: "Do you like vineyards?Es: Es hermoso aquí."En: It's beautiful here."Es: "Sí, es muy bonito," murmuró Javier.En: "Yes, it's very pretty," murmured Javier.Es: "¿Te gustaría dar un paseo?"En: "Would you like to take a walk?"Es: "Claro," dijo ella, señalando el camino entre las vides.En: "Sure," she said, pointing to the path between the vines.Es: Caminaban lentamente, pisando las hojas secas que crujían bajo sus pies.En: They walked slowly, stepping on the dry leaves that crunched under their feet.Es: Hablaban sobre trivialidades al principio, pero poco a poco, la conversación se profundizó.En: They talked about trivial things at first, but gradually, the conversation deepened.Es: Hablaron de sueños y esperanzas bajo el brillo de las hojas doradas que caían.En: They spoke about dreams and hopes under the glow of the golden falling leaves.Es: "Siempre quise sentirme más conectado con mi familia y encontrar a alguien especial," confesó Javier, con un tono más seguro.En: "I've always wanted to feel more connected with my family and find someone special," confessed Javier with a more confident tone.Es: Isabella sonrió, con una comprensión mutua en su mirada.En: Isabella smiled, with a mutual understanding in her gaze.Es: "Yo también quiero eso.En: "I want that too.Es: La vida aquí es más sencilla, pero se siente más auténtica."En: Life here is simpler, but it feels more authentic."Es: Siguieron hablando, caminando hasta que el sol comenzó a ocultarse detrás de las colinas.En: They continued talking, walking until the sun began to set behind the hills.Es: Volvieron al bullicio del hogar, sus corazones llenos de nuevas esperanzas.En: They returned to the hustle and bustle of the home, their hearts filled with new hopes.Es: "Gracias por el paseo, Javier," dijo Isabella mientras se despedían.En: "Thank you for the walk, Javier," said Isabella as they said goodbye.Es: "Tenemos que repetirlo pronto."En: "We must do it again soon."Es: Javier asintió, sintiendo una calidez que no había sentido antes.En: Javier nodded, feeling a warmth he hadn't felt before.Es: "Me encantaría."En: "I would love that."Es: El encuentro dejó a Javier con una confianza renovada.En: The encounter left Javier with renewed confidence.Es: La finca seguía llena de alegría y risas, pero para Javier, lo que realmente importaba eran las nuevas conexiones que había hecho.En: The estate remained full of joy and laughter, but for Javier, what really mattered were the new connections he had made.Es: Al final del día, sintió que pertenecía, y supo que, aunque tímido, el primer paso en dirección a sus sueños y esperanzas valió la pena.En: At the end of the day, he felt like he belonged, and he knew that although shy, the first step towards his dreams and hopes was worth it. Vocabulary Words:the estate: la fincathe charm: el encantothe celebration: la celebraciónthe grounds: el terrenothe cider: la sidrathe chestnuts: las castañasreserved: reservadothe gathering: la reuniónthe hug: el abrazothe vineyard: el viñedothe glow: el brillothe landscape: el paisajethe hues: los tonosnervousness: el nerviosismoto approach: acercarsethe vines: las videstrivial things: trivialidadesthe dreams: los sueñosthe hopes: las esperanzasconnected: conectadoauthentic: auténticathe hills: las colinasthe hustle and bustle: el bulliciothe encounter: el encuentrobelong: pertenecerthe warmth: la calidezto confess: confesarthe path: el caminoto crunch: crujirrenewed confidence: confianza renovada
In this episode, John and Arjun Arora from the University of Toronto present an in-depth critique of current psychological and folk theories on the meaning of life. They discuss the limitations of popular constructs such as purpose, coherence, significance, and mattering, and propose a shift towards concepts like 'orientation' and 'connectedness'. Arjun shares his personal journey from nihilism to understanding meaning, emphasizing the practical significance of this research. The discussion touches on the inadequacies of traditional semantic and personal subjective interpretations, advocating for a trans-objective perspective that integrates cognitive science, phenomenology, and wisdom cultivation. The conversation also explores the notion of deepening our connection to reality and the importance of rationality, culminating in a call for a new metaphysics of meaning that is both practically and academically robust. Arjun Arora is a cognitive science and physics scholar whose work bridges science, philosophy, and the search for meaning. As a student collaborator of Dr. John Vervaeke at the University of Toronto, Arora explores questions at the intersection of cognitive science, metaphysics, and existential psychology. His research focuses on the nature of meaning in life — how orientation, coherence, and connectedness to reality shape human flourishing. Drawing on insights from philosophy, neuroscience, and contemplative traditions, Arora examines how wisdom, rationality, and self-transcendence can counter modern nihilism and restore a deeper sense of purpose. Through his academic and public collaborations, he represents a new generation of thinkers committed to integrating rigorous science with timeless questions of meaning, being, and becoming. The Blind Spot Meaning in Life: An Analytic Study Charles Taylor Michael Levin — 00:00 Welcome to the Lectern 01:16 "What makes a life worth living, even when we are faced by frustrations, failures, and our faults?" 01:30 Meet Arjun Arora 03:00 Critiquing the standard model of meaning in life 04:30 Purpose and orientation 06:00 Coherence and its challenges 08:00 Significance and mattering 11:30 Meaning in life vs. meaning of life 14:30 Worldviews and meta meaning systems 17:00 The role of affordance and adaptivity 22:00 The normativity of meaning in life 47:00 The developmental dimension of meaning in life 52:00 Exploring the connection between wisdom and meaning 52:30 Modal confusion and existential modes 53:00 The having mode vs. the being mode 53:30 The cost of modal confusion 55:00 Existential resilience and meaning in life 58:00 The normative aspect of meaning 01:04:00 The role of trust and belonging in meaning 01:08:00 The problem with the current meaning in life construct 01:12:30 The need for a new metaphysics 01:43:00 The importance of phenomenology in meaning 01:45:00 Concluding thoughts and future directions — The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission. Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. — Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode Philosophical Silk Road Intersection of Neo-Platonism and Judaism Ibn Gabirol's philosophy of matter and form Fountain of Life and the concept of God Dialogical nature of reason Jewish mysticism and its influence Potentiality and actuality in Neo-Platonism Receptivity and creativity in philosophy Coupling of form and matter in existence Desire and the divine essence Logos as the "virtual engine" Purpose of mankind and knowledge Self-organization and complexity The mystery of the divine and analogy of language Ibn Gabirol (Avicebron) Sarah Pessin – scholar, Theology of Desire Zevi Slavin – host/interlocutor Andalusian thinkers Fountain of Life Selected Poems of Ibn Gabirol Theology of Desire Books and literature on Ibn Gabirol generally — Follow John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon — Thank you for Listening!
Welcome to the latest chapter of Spanish Loops, a mouth watering splash into tapas culture in the south of Spain. In this episode we trace tapas from humble tavern lids to a national obsession: the legends (from King Charles III “bite with your wine” tale to seaside slices that kept sand out of drinks), the social rituals, and how small plates became thesocial glue of Andalusian nights. We explain the layered history and regional variations that make tapas more than food. They're edible stories that foldculture, politics and conviviality into every tiny plate.Granada earns a special episode length spotlight: often called a tapas paradise, bars in Granada famously still serve complimentary small plates with many drinks, creating a bar crawl culture where each stop feels like a mini feast and surprise. We profile classic Granada bites and sit down with local hosts to map the best barrios for free tapas and unforgettable pairings. Jaén and the olive-oil rich provinces get their due: from rustic montaditos topped with local aceite to jewel-like frituras, tapas here pair perfectly with a couple of cold beers or a glass of local wine, the kind of place where a short stop becomes an evening. We also unpack tapas' disputed origins: from medieval “covers” to royal edicts, and why tapas evolved as both practical and political fare across centuries.Expect immersive scenes: clinking glasses, sizzling plate sounds, the whisper of olive oil, and locals teaching you to order like a pro: “una caña y una tapa”, while the hosts debate their favourite hidden bars. The narrative balances history and travel tips so listeners learn where to taste, how to order, and which tapas pair best with beer or a young red. Perfect for food-loving travelers, culture curious listeners… Buen apetito Amigos!!
We're so excited to have Lyle and Leanne back from the Beach Travel Wine Podcast to dive into it all with us! Their stories and laughs always make the journey even better.This time, we're stepping into the “cathedrals of wine” at Lustau, chasing legends at Tío Pepe, and getting into the nitty-gritty of how sherry is made—humidity, flor, patience—and why it smells like caramel dreams. The Royal Andalusian School's dancing horses bring the drama, but it's the tabancos that steal the show: guitar, singing, clapping, and a dancer who pulls everyone into the moment. No velvet ropes—just locals, clinking glasses, and “Olé!”Getting around is easy and budget-friendly. Fast trains link Sevilla, Jerez, and Cádiz, making day trips to castles, beaches, and white villages like Arcos de la Frontera and Grazalema a breeze. And when English tours are hard to find, the VoiceMap app turns your phone into a local guide with GPS-triggered stories you can pause for coffee and keep forever.We've got tips on when to go (May–June or September are magic), how to handle siesta time, late-night dinners, cards vs. cash, and what to order—chicharrones, jamón, albóndigas—and why Andalusian plazas at night feel straight out of a movie.If you're chasing the real Spain—flamenco up close, sherry from the source, trains instead of traffic, and streets where tradition still lives—this is the place for you. To see pictures from Spain and hear about more adventures of Leanne and Lyle, visit their website:https://www.beachtravelwine.com/podcastTour app mentioned: https://voicemap.me/Map of Jerez de la FronteraSupport the showPlease download, like, subscribe, share a review, and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/View all listening options: https://wherenextpodcast.buzzsprout.com/HostsCarol Springer: https://www.instagram.com/carol.work.lifeKristen: https://www.instagram.com/team_wake/ If you can, please support the show or you can buy us a coffee.
George Selgin has spent over four decades thinking about money, banking, and economic history, and Tyler has known him for nearly all of it. Selgin's new book False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery, 1933–1947 examines what the New Deal actually accomplished—and failed to accomplish—in confronting the Great Depression. Tyler and George discuss the surprising lack of fiscal and monetary stimulus in the New Deal, whether revaluing gold was really the best path to economic reflation, how much Glass-Steagall and other individual parts of the New Deal mattered, Keynes' "very sound" advice to Roosevelt, why Hayek's analysis fell short, whether America would've done better with a more concentrated banking sector, how well the quantity theory of money holds up, his vision for a "night watchman" Fed, how many countries should dollarize, whether stablecoins should be allowed to pay interest, his stake in a fractional-reserve Andalusian donkey ownership scheme, why his Spanish vocabulary is particularly strong on plumbing, his ambivalence about the eurozone, what really got America out of the Great Depression, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded September 26th, 2025. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow George on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Photo Credit: Richie Downs
This dunya deceives you while death calls your name. In this deep-rooted journey of tazkiyah, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble resumes his series on purifying the soul from the piercing poetry of Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri (459 AH), rediscovering how this Andalusian poet's verses expose the dunya's deception - all of which will be taught in detail in the Student of Knowledge program at AMAU Academy. Learn why we still mention Imam Bukhari's name 1200 years after his death, yet forget the wealthy from last week. You'll understand why your Iman feels weak and how to renew it, discover how knowledge becomes your guardian while wealth requires guarding, and see why even righteous people fall into Shaytan's traps without proper Islamic knowledge. So the question comes to be: A thousand years from now, will anyone remember your name? The scholars live on through their knowledge while the wealthy are forgotten. Choose your legacy before your choice is taken away. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Dawah
Tune into the fourth installment of AJC's latest limited podcast series, Architects of Peace. Go behind the scenes of the decades-long diplomacy and quiet negotiations that made the Abraham Accords possible, bringing Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and later Morocco, together in historic peace agreements. From cockpits to kitchens to concert halls, the Abraham Accords are inspiring unexpected partnerships. In the fourth episode of AJC's limited series, four “partners of peace” share how these historic agreements are reshaping their lives and work. Hear from El Mehdi Boudra of the Mimouna Association on building people-to-people ties; producer Gili Masami on creating a groundbreaking Israeli–Emirati song; pilot Karim Taissir on flying between Casablanca and Tel Aviv while leading Symphionette, a Moroccan orchestra celebrating Andalusian music; and chef Gal Ben Moshe, the first Israeli chef to ever cook in Dubai on his dream of opening a restaurant in the UAE. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC. Episode lineup: El Mehdi Boudra (4:00) Gili Masami (11:10) Karim Taissir (16:14) Gal Ben Moshe (21:59) Read the transcript: https://www.ajc.org/news/podcast/partners-of-peace-architects-of-peace-episode-4 Resources: AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace - Tune in weekly for new episodes. The Abraham Accords, Explained AJC.org/CNME - Find more on AJC's Center for a New Middle East Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus People of the Pod Follow Architects of Peace on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace You can reach us at: podcasts@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: El Mehdi Boudra: All the stereotypes started like getting out and people want to meet with the other. They wanted to discover the beauty of the diversity of Israel. And this is unique in the region, where you have Arabs Muslims, Arab Christians, Druze, Beta Yisrael, Ashkenazi, Sephardic Jews, Jews from India, from all over the world. This beauty of diversity in Israel is very unique for our region. Manya Brachear Pashman: In September 2020, the world saw what had been years – decades – in the making: landmark peace agreements dubbed the Abraham Accords – normalizing relations between Israel and two Arabian Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Later, in December, they were joined by the Kingdom of Morocco. Five years later, AJC is pulling back the curtain to meet key individuals who built the trust that led to these breakthroughs and turning the spotlight on some of the results. Introducing: the Architects of Peace. ILTV correspondent: Well, hello, shalom, salaam. For the first time since the historic normalization deal between Israel and the UAE, an Israeli and an Emirati have teamed up to make music. [Ahlan Bik plays] The signs have been everywhere. On stages in Jerusalem and in recording studios in Abu Dhabi. [Camera sounds]. On a catwalk in Tel Aviv during Fashion Week and on the covers of Israeli and Arab magazines. [Kitchen sounds]. In the kitchens of gourmet restaurants where Israeli and Emirati chefs exchanged recipes. Just days after the announcement of the Abraham Accords, Emirati ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan formally ended the UAE's nearly 50-year boycott of Israel. Though commerce and cooperation had taken place between the countries under the radar for years, the boycott's official end transformed the fields of water, renewable energy, health, cybersecurity, and tourism. In 2023, Israel and the UAE signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to advance economic cooperation, and by 2024, commerce between the UAE and Israel grew to $3.2 billion. Trade between Bahrain and Israel surged 740% in one year. As one of the world's most water-stressed countries, Bahrain's Electrical and Water Authority signed an agreement to acquire water desalination technology from Israel's national water company [Mekorot]. Signs of collaboration between Israeli and Arab artists also began to emerge. It was as if a creative energy had been unlocked and a longing to collaborate finally had the freedom to fly. [Airplane take off sounds]. And by the way, people had the freedom to fly too, as commercial airlines sent jets back and forth between Tel Aviv, Casablanca, Abu Dhabi, and Manama. A gigantic step forward for countries that once did not allow long distance calls to Israel, let alone vacations to the Jewish state. At long last, Israelis, Moroccans, Emiratis, and Bahrainis could finally satisfy their curiosity about one another. This episode features excerpts from four conversations. Not with diplomats or high-level senior officials, but ordinary citizens from the region who have seized opportunities made possible by the Abraham Accords to pursue unprecedented partnerships. For El Medhi Boudra, the Abraham Accords were a dream come true. As a Muslim college student in 2007 at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco, he founded a group dedicated to preserving and teaching the Jewish heritage of his North African home. El Mehdi knew fostering conversations and friendships would be the only way to counter stereotypes and foster a genuine appreciation for all of Morocco's history, including its once-thriving Jewish community of more than 100,000. Five years later, El Mehdi's efforts flourished into a nonprofit called Mimouna, the name of a Moroccan tradition that falls on the day after Passover, when Jewish and Muslim families gather at each other's homes to enjoy cakes and sweets and celebrate the end of the Passover prohibitions. Together. El Mehdi Boudra: Our work started in the campus to fill this gap between the old generation who talk with nostalgia about Moroccan Jews, and the young generation who don't know nothing about Moroccan Judaism. Then, in the beginning, we focused only on the preservation and educating and the promotion of Jewish heritage within campuses in Morocco. In 2011, we decided to organize the first conference on the Holocaust in the Arab world. Manya Brachear Pashman: So did the Abraham Accords make any difference in the work you were already doing? I mean, I know Mimouna was already a longtime partner with AJC. El Mehdi Boudra: With Abraham Accords, we thought bigger. We brought young professionals from Morocco and Israel to work together in certain sectors on challenges that our regions are overcoming. Like environment, climate change, water scarcity and innovation, and bring the best minds that we have in Morocco and in Israel to work together. But we included also other participants from Emirates and Bahrain. This was the first one that we started with. The second was with AJC. We invited also young professionals from United States and France, which was an opportunity to work globally. Because today, we cannot work alone. We need to borrow power from each other. If we have the same vision and the same values, we need to work together. In Morocco, we say: one hand don't clap. We need both hands. And this is the strategy that we have been doing with AJC, to bring all the partners to make sure that we can succeed in this mission. We had another people-to-people initiative. This one is with university students. It's called Youth for MENA. It's with an Israeli organization called Noar. And we try to take advantage of the Abraham Accords to make our work visible, impactful, to make the circle much bigger. Israel is a country that is part of this region. And we can have, Israel can offer good things to our region. It can fight against the challenges that we have in our region. And an Israeli is like an Iraqi. We can work all together and try to build a better future for our region at the end of the day. Manya Brachear Pashman: El Mehdi, when you started this initiative did you encounter pushback from other Moroccans? I mean, I understand the Accords lifted some of the restrictions and opened doors, but did it do anything to change attitudes? Or are there detractors still, to the same degree? El Mehdi Boudra: Before the Abraham Accords, it was more challenging to preserve Moroccan Jewish heritage in Morocco. It was easier. To educate about Holocaust. It was also OK. But to do activities with civil society in Israel, it was very challenging. Because, first of all, there is no embassies or offices between Morocco. Then to travel, there is no direct flights. There is the stereotypes that people have about you going to Israel. With Abraham Accords, we could do that very freely. Everyone was going to Israel, and more than that, there was becoming like a tendency to go to Israel. Moroccans, they started wanting to spend their vacation in Tel Aviv. They were asking us as an organization. We told them, we are not a tour guide, but we can help you. They wanted to travel to discover the country. All the stereotypes started like getting out and people want to meet with other. They wanted to discover the beauty of the diversity of Israel. And this is unique in the region where you have Arab Muslims, Arab Christians, Druze, Beta Israel, Ashkenazi, Sephardic Jews, Jews from India, from all over the world. This beauty of diversity in Israel is very unique for our region. And it's not granted in this modern time, as you can see in the region. You can see what happened in Iraq, what's happening in Syria, for minorities. Then you know, this gave us hope, and we need this hope in these dark times. Manya Brachear Pashman: Hm, what do you mean? How does Israel's diversity provide hope for the rest of the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region? El Mehdi Boudra: Since the MENA region lost its diversity, we lost a lot. It's not the Christians or the Yazidis or the Jews who left the MENA region who are in bad shape. It's the people of the MENA region who are in bad shape because those people, they immigrated to U.S., to Sweden, they have better lives. But who lost is those countries. Then us as the majority Muslims in the region, we should reach out to those minorities. We should work closely today with all countries, including Israel, to build a better future for our region. There is no choice. And we should do it very soon, because nothing is granted in life. And we should take this opportunity of the Abraham Accords as a real opportunity for everyone. It's not an opportunity for Israel or the people who want to have relation with Israel. It's an opportunity for everyone, from Yemen to Morocco. Manya Brachear Pashman: Morocco has had diplomatic relations with Israel in the past, right? Did you worry or do you still worry that the Abraham Accords will fall apart as a result of the Israel Hamas War? El Mehdi Boudra: Yes, yes, to tell you the truth, yes. After the 7th of October and things were going worse and worse. We said, the war will finish and it didn't finish. And I thought that probably with the tensions, the protest, will cut again the relations. But Morocco didn't cut those relations. Morocco strengthened those relations with Israel, and also spoke about the Palestinians' cause in the same time. Which I'm really proud of my government's decisions to not cut those relations, and we hope to strengthen those relations, because now they are not going in a fast dynamic. We want to go back to the first time when things were going very fastly. When United States signed with the Emirates and Bahrain in September 2020, I was hoping that Morocco will be the first, because Morocco had strong relations with Israel. We had direct relations in the 90s and we cut those relations after the Second Intifada in 2000. We lost those 21 years. But it's not [too] late now. We are working. The 7th of October happened. Morocco is still having relations with Israel. We are still having the Moroccan government and the Israeli government having strong relations together. Of course, initiatives to people-to-people are less active because of the war. But you know, the war will finish very soon, we hope, and the hostages will go back to their homes, Inshallah, and we will get back to our lives. And this is the time for us as civil society to do stronger work and to make sure that we didn't lose those two years. [Ahlan Bik plays] Manya Brachear Pashman: Just weeks after the White House signing ceremony on September 15, 2020, Israeli music producer Gili Masami posted a music video on YouTube. The video featured a duet between a former winner of Israel's version of The Voice, Elkana Marziano, and Emirati singer Walid Aljasim. The song's title? Ahlan Bik, an Arabic greeting translated as “Hello, Friend.” In under three weeks, the video had garnered more than 1.1 million views. Gili Masami: When I saw Bibi Netanyahu and Trump sign this contract, the Abraham Accords, I said, ‘Wow!' Because always my dream was to fly to Dubai. And when I saw this, I said, ‘Oh, this is the time to make some project that I already know how to do.' So I thought to make the first historic collaboration between an Israeli singer and an Emirati singer. We find this production company, and they say, OK. We did this historic collaboration. And the first thing it was that I invite the Emirati people to Israel. They came here. I take them to visit Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and then I get a call to meet in Gitix Technology Week in the World Trade Center in Dubai. Manya Brachear Pashman: Gitix. That's the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition, one of the world's largest annual tech summits, which met in Dubai that year and invited an Israeli delegation for the first time. Gili Masami: They tell me. ‘Listen, your song, it was big in 200 countries, cover worldwide. We want you to make this show.' I said, OK. We came to Dubai, and then we understand that the production company is the family of Mohammed bin Zayed al Nayhan, the president of UAE. And now we understand why they agree. The brother of Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheik Issa Ben Zahid Al Nahyan, he had this production company. This singer, it's his singer. And we say, ‘Wow, we get to this so high level, with the government of Dubai.' And then all the doors opened in Dubai. And then it was the Corona. 200 countries around the world cover this story but we can't do shows because this Corona issue, but we still did it first. Manya Brachear Pashman: The song Ahlan Bik translates to “Hello, Friend.” It was written by Israeli songwriter Doron Medalie. Can you tell our listeners what it's about? Gili Masami: The song Ahlan Bik, it's this song speak about Ibrihim. Because if we go to the Bible, they are cousins. They are cousins. And you know, because of that, we call this Abraham Accords, because of Avraham. And they are sons of Ishmael. Yishmael. And we are sons of Jacob. So because of that, we are from back in the days. And this is the real cousins. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Morocco. They are the real ones. And this song speak about this connection. Manya Brachear Pashman: After Morocco joined the Abraham Accords, you also put together a collaboration between Elkana and Moroccan singer Sanaa Mohamed. But your connection to UAE continued. You actually moved to Dubai for a year and opened a production company there. I know you're back in Israel now, but have you kept in touch with people there? Gili Masami: I have a lot of friends in UAE. A lot of friends. I have a production company in UAE too. But every time we have these problems with this war, so we can do nothing. I was taking a lot of groups to Dubai, making tours, parties, shows, and all this stuff, because this war. So we're still friends. Manya Brachear Pashman: Given this war, do you ever go back and listen to the song Ahlan Bik for inspiration, for hope? Gili Masami: I don't look about the thinking that way. These things. I know what I did, and this is enough for me. I did history. This is enough for me. I did [a] good thing. This is enough for me. I did the first collaboration, and this is enough for me. Manya Brachear Pashman: Moroccan pilot and music aficionado Karim Taissir also knows the power of music. In 2016, he reached out to Tom Cohen, the founder and conductor of the Jerusalem Orchestra East & West and invited him to Morocco to conduct Symphonyat, an orchestra of 40 musicians from around the world playing Jewish and Arab music from Morocco's past that often has been neglected. Karim Taissir: In 2015 I contacted Tom via Facebook because of a story happening in Vietnam. I was in a bar. And this bar, the owner, tried to connect with people. And the concept was a YouTube session connected on the speaker of the bar, and they asked people to put some music on from their countries. So when he asked me, I put something played by Tom [Cohen], it was Moroccan music played by the orchestra of Tom. And people said, ‘Wow.' And I felt the impact of the music, in terms of even, like the ambassador role. So that gave me the idea. Back in Morocco, I contacted him. I told him, ‘Listen, you are doing great music, especially when it comes to Moroccan music, but I want to do it in Morocco. So are you ready to collaborate? And you should tell me, what do you need to create an orchestra that do this, this excellency of music?' And I don't know why he replied to my message, because, usually he got lots of message from people all over the world, but it was like that. So from that time, I start to look of musician, of all conditions, asked by Tom, and in 2016 in April, we did one week of rehearsals. This was a residence of musician in Casablanca by Royal Foundation Hiba. And this is how it starts. And from that time, we tried every year to organize concerts. Sometimes we succeed, and sometimes not. Manya Brachear Pashman: I asked this of El Mehdi too, since you were already doing this kind of bridge building Karim, did the Abraham Accords change anything for you? Karim Taissir: In ‘22 we did the great collaboration. It was a fusion between the two orchestras, under the conductor Tom Cohen in Timna desert [National Park], with the presence of many famous people, politician, and was around like more than 4,000 people, and the President Herzog himself was was there, and we had a little chat for that. And even the program, it was about peace, since there was Moroccan music, Israeli music, Egyptian music, Greek music, Turkish music. And this was very nice, 18 musicians on the stage. Manya Brachear Pashman: Oh, wow. 18 musicians. You know, the number 18, of course, is very significant, meaningful for the Jewish tradition. So, this was a combination of Israeli musicians, Moroccan musicians, playing music from across the region. Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Israel. What did that mean for you? In other words, what was the symbolism of that collaboration and of that choice of music? Karim Taissir: Listen, to be honest, it wasn't a surprise for me, the success of collaboration, since there was excellent artists from Israel and from Morocco. But more than that, the fact that Moroccan Muslims and other people with Israeli musicians, they work together every concert, rehearsals. They became friends, and maybe it was the first time for some musicians, especially in Morocco. I'm not talking only about peace, happiness, between people. It's very easy in our case, because it's people to people. Manya Brachear Pashman: How have those friendships held up under the strain of the Israel-Hamas War? Karim Taissir: Since 7th October, me, for example, I'm still in touch with all musicians from Israel, not only musicians, all my friends from Israel to support. To support them, to ask if they are OK. And they appreciate, I guess, because I guess some of them feel even before they have friends from all over the world. But suddenly it's not the case for us, it's more than friendships, and if I don't care about them, which means it's not true friendships. And especially Tom. Tom is more than more than a brother. And we are looking forward very soon to perform in Israel, in Morocco, very soon. Manya Brachear Pashman: So I should clarify for listeners that Symphonyat is not your full-time job. Professionally you are a pilot for Royal Air Maroc. And a week after that concert in Timna National Park in March 2022, Royal Air Maroc launched direct flights between Casablanca and Tel Aviv. Those flights have been suspended during the war, but did you get to fly that route? Karim Taissir: They call me the Israeli guy since I like very much to be there. Because I was kind of ambassador since I was there before, I'm trying always to explain people, when you will be there, you will discover other things. Before 7th of October, I did many, many, many flights as captain, and now we're waiting, not only me, all my colleagues. Because really, really–me, I've been in Israel since 2016–but all my colleagues, the first time, it was during those flights. And all of them had a really nice time. Not only by the beauty of the Tel Aviv city, but also they discover Israeli people. So we had really, really, very nice memories from that period, and hoping that very soon we will launch flight. Manya Brachear Pashman: Chef Gal Ben Moshe, the first Israeli chef to earn a Michelin Star for his restaurant in Berlin, remembers the day he got the call to speak at Gulfood 2021, a world food festival in Abu Dhabi. That call led to another call, then another, and then another. Before he knew it, Chef Gal's three-day trip to the United Arab Emirates had blossomed into a 10-day series: of master classes, panel discussions, catered dinners, and an opportunity to open a restaurant in Dubai. Gal Ben Moshe: Like I said, it wasn't just one dinner, it wasn't just a visit. It's basically from February ‘21 to October ‘23 I think I've been more than six, eight times, in the Emirates. Like almost regularly cooking dinners, doing events, doing conferences. And I cooked in the Dubai Expo when it was there. I did the opening event of the Dubai Expo. And a lot of the things that I did there, again, I love the place. I love the people. I got connected to a lot of people that I really, truly miss. Manya Brachear Pashman: When we first connected, you told me that the Abraham Accords was one of your favorite topics. Why? Gal Ben Moshe: I always felt kind of like, connected to it, because I was the first Israeli chef to ever cook in Dubai. And one of the most influential times of my life, basically going there and being there throughout basically everything from the Abraham Accords up to October 7. To a degree that I was supposed to open a restaurant there on the first of November 2023 which, as you probably know, did not happen in the end. And I love this place. And I love the idea of the Abraham Accords, and I've had a lot of beautiful moments there, and I've met a lot of amazing people there. And, in a way, talking about it is kind of me missing my friends less. Manya Brachear Pashman: So you were originally invited to speak at Gulfood. What topics did you cover and what was the reception like? Gal Ben Moshe: The journalist that interviewed me, he was a great guy, asked me, ‘OK, so, like, where do you want to cook next?' And I said, ‘If you would ask me six months ago, I would say that I would love to cook in Dubai, but it's not possible.' So having this happened, like, anything can happen, right? Like, if you would tell me in June 2020 that I would be cooking in Dubai in February 2021, I'm not sure I was going to believe you. It was very secretive, very fast, very surprising. And I said, ‘Yeah, you know, I would love to cook in Damascus and Beirut, because it's two places that are basically very influential in the culture of what is the Pan-Arabic kitchen of the Levant. So a lot of the food influence, major culinary influence, comes from basically Aleppo, Damascus and Beirut. Basically, this area is the strongest influence on food. A lot of Jordanians are probably going to be insulted by me saying this, but this is very this is like culinary Mecca, in my opinion.' And I said it, and somebody from the audience shouted: ‘I'm from Beirut! You can stay at my place!' And I was like, it's just amazing. And the funny thing is, and I always talk about it is, you know, I talk about my vegetable suppliers in Berlin and everything in the Syrian chefs and Palestinian chefs and Lebanese chefs that I met in the Emirates that became friends of mine. And I really have this thing as like, I'm gonna say it is that we have so much in common. It's crazy how much we have in common. You know, we have this war for the past two years with basically everyone around us. But I think that when we take this thing out of context, out of the politics, out of the region, out of this border dispute or religious dispute, or whatever it is, and we meet each other in different country. We have so much in common, and sometimes, I dare say, more than we have in common with ourselves as an Israeli society. And it's crazy how easy it is for me to strike a conversation and get friendly with the Lebanese or with a Palestinian or with the Syrian if I meet them in Berlin or in Dubai or in New York or in London. Manya Brachear Pashman: I should clarify, you run restaurants in Tel Aviv, but the restaurant that earned a Michelin star in 2020 and held on to it for four years, was Prism in Berlin. Tel Aviv was going to be added to the Michelin Guide in December 2023, but that was put on hold after the start of the Israel-Hamas War. Did your time in the Emirates inspire recipes that perhaps landed on your menu at Prism? Gal Ben Moshe: I was approached by a local journalist that wrote cookbooks and he did a special edition cookbook for 50 years for the Emirates. And he wanted me to contribute a recipe. And I did a dish that ended up being a Prism signature dish for a while, of Camel tartar with caviar, quail yolk, grilled onion, and it was served in this buckwheat tortelet. And at the time, it's a concept dish. So basically, the story is this whole story of Dubai. So you have the camel and the caviar, so between the desert and the sea. And then you have the camel, which basically is the nomadic background of Dubai, with the Bedouin culture and everything, and the caviar, which is this luxurious, futuristic–what Dubai is today. And it was really a dish about the Emirates. And I was invited to cook it afterwards in a state dinner, like with very high-end hotel with very high-end guests. And basically the chef of the hotel, who's a great guy, is like, sending, writing me an email, like, I'm not going to serve camel. I'm not going to serve camel in this meal. And I was like, but it's the whole story. It's the whole thing. He's like, but what's wrong with Wagyu beef? It's like, we're in Dubai. Wagyu beef is very Dubai. And I was like, not in the way that the camel is in that story. Listen, for a chef working there, it's a playground, it's heaven. People there are super curious about food. They're open-minded. And there's great food there. There's a great food scene there, great chefs working there. I think some of the best restaurants in the world are right now there, and it was amazing. Manya Brachear Pashman: There have been other Israeli chefs who opened their restaurants in Dubai before October 7. I know Chef Eyal Shani opened with North Miznon in a Hilton hotel in Dubai. You recently closed Prism, which really was a mom and pop place in Berlin, and you've now opened a hotel restaurant in Prague. Would you still consider opening a kitchen in Dubai? Gal Ben Moshe: I have not given up on the Emirates in any way. Like I've said, I love it there. I love the people there. I love the atmosphere there. I love the idea of being there. I would say that there is complexities, and I understand much better now, in hindsight of these two years. Of why, basically, October 7 meant that much. I live in Berlin for 13 years, and I work with my vegetable suppliers for the past, I would say nine or eight years. They're Palestinians and Syrians and Lebanese and everything. And even though October 7 happened and everything that's happened afterwards, we're still very close, and I would still define our relationship as very friendly and very positive. The one thing is that, I don't know, but I think it's because we know each other from before. And I don't know if they would have taken the business of an Israeli chef after October 7. So having known me and that I'm not a symbol for them, but I am an individual. For them it is easier because we're friends, like we worked together, let's say for five years before October 7. It's not going to change our relationship just because October 7 happened. But I think what I do understand is that sometimes our place in the world is different when it comes to becoming symbols. And there are people who don't know me and don't know who I am or what my opinions are, how I view the world, and then I become just a symbol of being an Israeli chef. And then it's you are this, and nothing you can say at that moment changes it. So I don't think that me opening a restaurant in Dubai before October 7 was a problem. I do understand that an Israeli chef opening a restaurant in Dubai after October 7 was not necessarily a good thing. I can understand how it's perceived as, in the symbolism kind of way, not a good thing. So I think basically, when this war is over, I think that the friendship is there. I think the connection is there. I think the mutual respect and admiration is there. And I think that there is no reason that it can't grow even further. Manya Brachear Pashman: In our next episode, expected to air after the High Holidays, we discuss how the Abraham Accords have held during one of Israel's most challenging times and posit which Arab countries might be next to join the historic pact. Atara Lakritz is our producer. T.K. Broderick is our sound engineer. Special thanks to Jason Isaacson, Sean Savage, and the entire AJC team for making this series possible. You can subscribe to Architects of Peace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can learn more at AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace. The views and opinions of our guests don't necessarily reflect the positions of AJC. You can reach us at podcasts@ajc.org. If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to spread the word, and hop onto Apple Podcasts or Spotify to rate us and write a review to help more listeners find us. Music Credits: Middle East : ID: 279780040; Composer: Eric Sutherland אלקנה מרציאנו & Waleed Aljasim - אהלן ביכ | Elkana Marziano AHALAN bik أهلاً بيك Moroccan Suite: Item ID: 125557642; Composer: umberto sangiovanni Medley Ana Glibi Biddi Kwitou / Ma Nebra - Symphonyat with Sanaa Marahati - Casablanca - 2022 Middle East: Item ID: 297982529; Composer: Aditya Mystical Middle East: ID: 212471911; Composer: Vicher
Watch the first episode of our new season of Lectern Dialogues! This season's guest is Zevi Slavin. Zevi Slavin is a philosopher, educator, and public scholar whose work explores the intersections of mysticism and philosophy across traditions. As the creator of Seekers of Unity, he is dedicated to reviving and reinterpreting the voices of philosophical mystics, with a focus on Jewish thought and its dialogue with Greek and Islamic philosophy. A leading voice in the study of Jewish Neoplatonism, Slavin highlights figures such as Solomon Ibn Gabirol, whose integration of poetry, metaphysics, and theology offers profound resources for contemporary seekers. Through his research and public teaching, he advocates for a unified vision of reality that transcends artificial divides between traditions, demonstrating how historical thinkers can inform modern life, meaning, and spirituality. Seekers of Unity YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/SeekersofUnity The Zohar – Foundational text of Kabbalah: https://sefaria.org/Zohar?lang=bi Lurianic Kabbalah (Isaac Luria): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Luria Sefer Yetzirah – Early Kabbalistic text: https://sefaria.org/Sefer_Yetzirah?lang=bi Each quarter, John engages in thought-provoking extended conversations with a leading expert in psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. Each season offers a unique exploration, bringing together their diverse fields of knowledge to create fresh insights and understanding. These in-depth discussions, chaptered for your convenience, offer nuanced perspectives and integrative approaches to navigating our complex world. The first episode is free and publicly available. To follow the rest of the season as well as gain access to previous discussions, you can sign up at the Beta Tier (and above) on The Lectern at https://lectern.teachable.com/p/lectern-lounge Shownotes (00:00) Welcome to the Lectern (01:00) Philosophical Silk Road and Andalusian Thinker (01:30) Innovative Intersection of Neoplatonism and Judaism (02:00) Books and Literature on Ibn Gabirol (03:00) Ibn Gabirol's Philosophical and Poetic Contributions (03:30) “I really like about this is his idea of God as an inexhaustible fount of intelligible realness.” (04:00) Dialogical Nature of Reason and Selected Poems (05:00) Sarah Pessin's Work and Theology of Desire (06:30) Jewish Influence and Mysticism in Ibn Gabirol's Work (07:30) Philosophical Context and Relevance Today (08:00) Zevi's Perspective on Philosopher-Mystics (14:00) Discussion on Matter and Form (22:30) Potentiality and Actuality in Neoplatonism (35:30) Receptivity and Creativity in Philosophy (41:00) Exploring the Receptivity of Matter and Jewish Mysticism (41:00) The Coupling of Form and Matter in Existence (43:00) Desire and the Divine Essence (48:00) Logos and the Virtual Engine (52:00) The Purpose of Mankind and Knowledge (57:30) The Journey of Self-Organization and Complexity (01:11:00) The Mystery of the Divine and the Analogy of Language (01:22:00) The Legend of Ibn Gabirol's Death and Legacy — The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission. Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. — Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode Philosophical Silk Road Intersection of Neo-Platonism and Judaism Ibn Gabirol's philosophy of matter and form Fountain of Life and the concept of God Dialogical nature of reason Jewish mysticism and its influence Potentiality and actuality in Neo-Platonism Receptivity and creativity in philosophy Coupling of form and matter in existence Desire and the divine essence Logos as the “virtual engine” Purpose of mankind and knowledge Self-organization and complexity The mystery of the divine and analogy of language Ibn Gabirol (Avicebron) Sarah Pessin – scholar, Theology of Desire Zevi Slavin – host/interlocutor Andalusian thinkers Fountain of Life Selected Poems of Ibn Gabirol Theology of Desire Books and literature on Ibn Gabirol generally — Follow John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon — Thank you for listening!
After snapshot of the transformaional healing through the death of my beloved purebred Andalusian performance horse, "Angel." It's profoundly more than what meets the eye..... Part 1 was recorded just 3 days after Angel passed on July 3, 2024. Now, 13 months later, I share all of the empowering wisdom in hopes of empowering you through loss....True sustainable healing is an UNconscious, subconscious and conscious phenomenon!!!!! My chosen Godmother, Marilyn joins me as we discuss the mental, emotional and spiritual wisdom to be gained when bravely facing our deepest emotional torment in times of the death of not only a DREAM, but of a loved one. When we experience a heartbreaking loss the last thing our brain wants is to look for the #Enlightenment or #Empowerment or #BlessingsInDisguise ~ Why? Becaues our brain has an emergency override system that causes logic to temporarily trump emotional heartache. The brain is designed to prioritize the ability to function over emotional processing. If we don't process our emotions they become repressed, meaning unconscious to us, feeding into a cycle of being driven by the need to unknowingly mask pain instead of dealing and healing it. This is why elevating and evolving consciousness matters! It's a conscious choice to take the time to feel and process our emotions which brings healing and empowerment. Ultimately, feelings of peace and meaningfulness to enrich our Sense-of-Self, our heart, soul and spirit.... If we don't allow ourselves to dig deeper into the inner workings of the human mind for the sake of self-understanding, acceptance and love, we end up reinforcing the mental patterns that instill pain. The scariest part is that it's NOT obvious. The solution and remedy is to look for what you can't see....for the miracles are actually happening in real time!!!!! Listen to this podcast as I share my journey and why digging deep creates a whole new inner-world..........Fulfilling happiness and gratitude stem from within. #KarenLoveLeeEmpowersYOU #EmpoweringYouThroughUs
Just 3 days after the death of my horse, which triggered losing my sister and father....I share with my dear friend, Marilyn what I was going through to help empower those who can relate to any type of "Death." #RealRawRelatable In this series, here is the Before snapshot of my own personal experience of mental and emotioanl transformation. This is all about evolving consciousness and how to deal directly with heartbreak and grief. I'm unable to hold back my tears after unexpectedly losing my purebred Andalusian performance horse, Hermoso CVIII, aka "Angel." He and I were in training together, as I practice to compete on new higher levels. BUT, this is more than just losing my horse, it's about the grieving process and death of a long time DREAM! Digging deeper into the depths of the human mind and spirit, there's way more here than meets the eye.... On the surface this horse was directly connected to the death of my father because of my own spiritual beliefs. Just days after my father died, this horse showed up out of nowhere and was meant to be mine. But then Angel dies, retriggering the pain of losing my father, which UNconsiously caused my feelings to shut down, closing off my heart. Simply because I didn't want to feel the crushing sorrow anymore. Yet, I had NO idea this was happening because my life is full of dreams come true, and I've been living life on my terms. Though, there was a part of my heart closing off that I didn't see.... It's never ever about the physical world and what we think we see. It goes far deeper into the FEELINGS connected to our heart and soul. Death in all forms is a wake up call to get an opportunity to gain greater insights and wisdom to expand our heart's capacity to LOVE more deeply, NOT less. However, the human brain will trick us to inadvertently close off and harden our heart and distract us from enduring the depths of the heartache. Why? Because our brain is designed to override emotional processing to prioritize survival mode. Meaning, attending to practical needs rather than emotional needs. Over time, if left to our own devices, if we don't consciously choose to go back and process these chaotic feelings and sensations, it worsens the underlying, unresolved turmoil. Ultimately, causing serious REPRESSION---unknowingly pushing feelings out of awareness, which is detrimental on all levels. The concept of "Death" comes in all shapes, sizes and forms. This was the death of losing another dream horse, and I've had many. But this time, I was subconsciously triggered back into the grief of no longer having my father, and then losing my sister years ago. So, the trauma runs deep, far and wide. There's obvious death - of a person or pet. And there's the death of a romance, job, marriage, career, losing a position of authority, a demotion, losing a favorite car or object of desire, etc. Simply losing someone or something that you feel a deep connection to. Loss is symbolic of "Death." This experience has so many layers for me, and with every death associated with the next death, a piece of my heart dies. As time progresses, my heart kept dying just a little bit more. Yet, this was NOT obvious to me because so many aspects of my life have been getting better and better with more wishes coming to fruition! Yet, this was extremely difficult to detect. Because by default, the human brain focuses on the physical world, not the inner emotional world! I've created an awesome outer world, but still missing what truly matters....profound feelings of fulfilling bliss. The catalyst was just this. Within weeks following the loss of Angel, I was offered yet another Dream Horse on my wish list. But, I wasn't excited or happy about it. The more goodness I kept creating and magnetizing, the less joy and exuberance I felt. Once I realized this, it forced me to wake up and examine what was really going on!!!! Bottom line, all the devastating deaths in my life where UNCONSIOUSLY rearing their ugly heads, overshadowing and cancelling out my hearts capacity to feel abundant love, joy and graitude. Join me as I explain the inner workings of the mind and heart to empower YOU!!!!! #KarenLoveLeeEmpowersYOU #EmpoweringYouThroughUs
Interview starts at 33:05 Michael and Nick join us to chat about Atlantis, Atlantica - Michael's docuseries and the Azores as another location. Michael talks about the 8 years of work, working at Giza, scanning techniques, shipwrecks, visual effects and this growing community. Then we get into what they have found of the coast of Spain. Plato, underwater currents, old explorers, ancient mining, Templars are also all discussed. Since 2015, Michael has spearheaded multidisciplinary underwater and satellite expeditions along southern Spain's Atlantic coast with Merlin Burrows. Their explorations have uncovered concentric ruins off Cádiz that mirror Plato's description of Atlantis—circular city walls, a central temple, harbor structures—using sonar, LiDAR, dives, and lab-validated ancient concrete samples His efforts are captured in the three-part docuseries Atlantica: The Discovery of Atlantis, premiered at the South International Series Festival in Cádiz with a 10-minute standing ovation. The series assembles archaeological, geological, and historical evidence suggesting Atlantis may lie buried off the Andalusian coast http://www.ingeniofilms.com/films/atlantica/ https://www.instagram.com/michaeldonnellan_atlantica/ Nick Spratt. Researching the Azores as the spot for Atlantis and our tour guide for Contact at the Cabin in the Azores with Randall Carlson https://www.youtube.com/@Jungcheese1080 https://www.instagram.com/nickaspratt/ Links to stuff we chatted about in the intro: https://nevermoremedia.substack.com/p/crow-update-71425?publication_id=787156&post_id=168341554&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=24pqe&triedRedirect=true https://www.amazon.ca/Unlearned-School-Failed-What-About-ebook/dp/B0FH5R7K7P/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1 Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. Support the show directly: https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Gummies and Tinctures http://www.grimerica.ca/support https://www.patreon.com/grimerica http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-the-ultimate-hunting-adventure-in-alberta-canada-tickets-1077654175649?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile The Eh- List site. Canadian Propaganda Deconstruction https://eh-list.ca/ The Eh-List YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@theeh-list?si=d_ThkEYAK6UG_hGX Adultbrain Audiobook YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing https://grimericaoutlawed.ca/The newer controversial Grimerica Outlawed Grimerica Show Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca www.grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Grimerica on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2312992 Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/i/EvxJ44rk Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/ Tweet Darren https://twitter.com/Grimerica Can't. Darren is still deleted. Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Old Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I
Islam Exposed: The History They Don't Want You to Know Historian and author Raymond Ibrahim joins The Winston Marshall Show for a powerful, eye-opening conversation on the hidden history of Islam's conquest of the Christian world—and why so few dare to speak about it today. Raymond traces the rapid Islamic expansion following Muhammad's death, showing how, within just one century, Muslim armies had violently overrun three-quarters of the original Christian world—from Syria and Egypt to Spain and deep into Europe. He dismantles the myth of Andalusian "tolerance," reveals the brutal realities behind the so-called Islamic Golden Age, and explains how the Islamic conquests shattered the Mediterranean world, plunging Europe into the Dark Ages. Raymond explores the modern censorship around Christian persecution, the resurgence of historical jihadist rhetoric in groups like ISIS, and the urgent lessons today's leaders refuse to learn. All this—the real story of the Crusades, the lost Christian heartlands, the enduring legacy of conquest, and the history the mainstream media won't touch… Watch this interview and lots of great content on the War with Islam at- https://youtu.be/DHCtp0uU4AQ?si=sF4iMRlXYo2yr_38 Raymond Ibrahim 52.3K subscribers 170,600 views May 11, 2025 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 – Introduction 01:37 – Who is Raymond Ibrahim? 02:21 – Personal Background: Egyptian Heritage and Academic Journey 05:00 – From Academia to Writing: A New Path 06:08 – Key Works: Sword and Scimitar and Christian Persecution 07:12 – The Impact of His Work and Public Controversy 10:00 – The Battle of Yarmouk: Turning Point in Islamic Expansion 12:10 – The Expansion of Islam: From Arabia to the Christian World 17:07 – The Battle of Tours: Stopping the Islamic Advance 20:00 – The Dark Ages: How Islam Shaped Europe's Future 25:00 – Why Was the Muslim Conquest So Successful? 28:50 – The Reconquista: A Slow and Steady Christian Resistance 33:13 – Andalusia: Myths of Peaceful Coexistence 40:00 – The Seljuk Turks and Pre-Crusade Persecutions 44:10 – Pope Urban II and the Call for the First Crusade 50:00 – The Crusades: Misunderstood or Justified? 55:30 – The Battle of Manzikert and the Beginning of the Crusades 1:00:00 – Charlemagne and the Rise of Christian Defensiveness 1:05:00 – Early Relations Between Islam and the West 1:10:30 – The Persecution of Christians in the Middle East 1:15:00 – Crusades: Religious Wars or Defensive Actions? 1:20:00 – The Myths of Islamic Golden Age Contributions 1:25:00 – Crusades and Their Aftermath: The Long-Lasting Impact 1:30:00 – The Religious and Ideological Roots of the Conflict 1:35:00 – Western Misunderstanding of Islamic History 1:40:00 – The Rise of Jihadism and Modern Conflicts 1:45:00 – The Importance of Historical Context in Modern Conflicts 1:50:00 – The Ongoing Persecution of Christians 1:55:00 – Reflections on Western Values and Islamic Influence 2:00:00 – Conclusion: Understanding the Past to Navigate the Future -------------------------------------------------------------------- Help Support ACU. 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