Podcasts about Balkans

What do a 1946 Western film, a fight for independence in the Balkans, a celebrity Engagement, a Fulbright Scholarship and Baskin-Robbins ice cream have in common? They are all part of the life story of a charismatic, hardworking, and big dreaming winemaker. Meet Sonja Magdevski of Clementine Carter Wines in Santa Barbara County's Los Alamos, where she's one of the OGs who turned the sleepy little town into a must visit wine destination.But, her first job in wine was planting a vineyard with no experience.We explore how Sonja fell in love with Grenache, her pioneering role in the Los Alamos wine community and her passion for storytelling through both wine and writing. Join us for an inspiring conversation about taking risks, following unexpected paths, and creating something truly unique. We're excited to have Sonja, a fellow journalist and an inspiration to so many people, joining us to share her story.

Núria Rovira Salat, trained in anthropology and born in Spain, transformed her passion for Oriental and Romani cultures into dance, songs, and choreographies. She studied with masters like Lamia Saffiedine and Pétia Iourtchenko, teaching Arab-Berber and Maghrebi dances and performing widely in France. Núria teaches and performs widely across France and at major festivals, continually evolving her dance practice by blending traditional forms with contemporary expression. Since 2010, Núria has built a rich singing career with groups such as Finzi Mosaïque and Kavkazz, blending Mediterranean, Balkan, and Latin influences. Her cover of "Lágrimas Negras" has over 15 million views on YouTube. Founder of Ensemble QUIMERA, she explores Mediterranean traditional music with contemporary reinterpretations. Collaborating with notable artists and creating choreographies like “Azahar,” Núria fuses Romani, Balkan, and Arab styles to celebrate cultural diversity from the Bosphorus to Gibraltar.In this episode you will learn about:- How exploring different cultures through dance can become a path to finding your own identity.- How Arabic, Turkish, Romani, and Mediterranean influences shaped her unique style.- The power of dance and music in healing, empowerment, and self-expression.- A thoughtful take on cultural appreciation vs. appropriation.- Why true presence matters more than perfect movement in dance.Show Notes to this episode:Find Núria Rovira Salat on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and her website.Visit Bellydance.com today: you'll always find something fresh, whether you're looking for costumes, practice wear, veils, hip scarves, jewelry, or music.Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Pangagiotis Andreou is a 2x Grammy winning Greek electric bassist. His music blends electronic jazz, Latin and Balkan influences. He's a member of the New York Gypsy All-Stars and of Now vs Now. He's played with Gonzalo Grau and many others. And he was named “Latin Bass Player of the Year.”My featured song is “The Queen's Carnival”, the title tune from the album of the same name by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Biden was cognitive impairments during presidency have come to light for the Mainstream, finally. But we can't talk about it because he has cancer too. Have some decency! A segment about a Reddit neckbeard blowing himself up leads to a conversation about hobbies and how to be a man. Comey wants to 86 the red on his balance sheet and sell some books. He's so artsy. Columbia might have a new leader soon, one not so comfy with the Chiners. Fascism experts are leaving America in a pure fact and definitely not fear porn report. Speaking of Fascism, Europe falls in line with Empress Ursala desires, while the Balkans are in a state of Chaos. Better get out that pride flag and be on the Left side of history. Finally, a new gameshow might earn you the coveted green card: The American Race.     Artwork for MMO #170: Robert H. edged out Woof with his hilarious and accurate dipiction of our conversation on being a man.   Executive Producer of MMO #170: Colin Schultz, Forcefully named Praetor of the Holy Pages Check out his podcast: Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth   Fiat Fun Coupon Donations: Sam S. Of Bourblandia & Beargrass Sir Candinavian Boobs & Beer Trashman Preator Porrecca of Pumpkin County: Hempress Emily M. Naillord of Gaylord Sir Cascadia   This weeks Boosters: boolysteed | 3,210 | BAG DADDY BOOSTER! sandesingh | 500     Dan's Notes Devastating tornado hits St. Louis US approves $304Mn missile deal with Turkey, why Trump selling AMRAAM to Istanbul alarms India Why Bosnia has Europe on edge again | Mapped Out Cars on roundabouts causing tornadoes? | Talkback 16 Pay Attention to What's Happening in Romania Nicusor Dan beats hard-right favourite George Simion in Romanian election Hungarians rally against PM Orban’s controversial sovereignty bill | NewsX World We’re Experts in Fascism. We’re Leaving the U.S. | NYT Opinion Devastating tornado hits St. Louis US approves $304Mn missile deal with Turkey, why Trump selling AMRAAM to Istanbul alarms India   John's Notes   Where….   Africa            Nigeria Attacks   Biden            ABC Biden Cancer Report            Hur Interview Audio   Nadalism            ABC Palm Springs Bombing            Audio Manifesto            Gary Immendham Talk >Joseph Campbell, “The psychotic drowns in the same waters in which the mystic swims with delight”   Trump            ABC on Comey 8647            James Comey on MSNBC w Nicole Wallace            Chris Krebs Investigation   S America            Mexico Femicide            Columbia Femicide            Columbia Belt and Road            US Terrorism Charges Against Mexican National            Security Consultants Killed in Mexico   Romania            Largest EU Military Base in Romania            Jamie She on Belgrade Media Bombing   Immigration            Firstpost Immigration Gameshow   Pope            Face The Nation JD Vance Meets Pope   New Media            ZeroHedge Press Briefing Question

Faith No More's Billy Gould dives into the story behind Yebiga, his Serbian plum brandy. He shares how his love for Balkan culture inspired the bold, authentic spirit. Gould explains the craft behind Yebiga, from traditional distillation to its unfiltered purity. He also laughs about its ‘no-nonsense' strength and the best ways to enjoy it. Whether you're a brandy enthusiast or a Faith No More fan, this is a story you will want to hear. Brooklyn Bar Convent:  https://linktr.ee/Bartenderatlarge?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKYNv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpxQXKrMJx1fMvwrHYnk-mLVEhm-0XQ-ImKqZBqd5ZN6_w5nhWVrbLw_BejiP_aem_rDrfqHqrX2L49kNrt8ZqdA ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Entre l'Est et l'Ouest, entre héritages post-communistes et ambitions européennes, la Roumanie est un pays à la croisée des chemins. Depuis son entrée dans l'Union européenne en 2007, elle a profondément transformé ses institutions, son économie, et sa diplomatie. Ancrée dans l'espace euro-atlantique, elle reste pourtant attentive aux équilibres régionaux et aux pressions géopolitiques, qu'elles viennent de Moscou, de Washington, ou plus récemment de Pékin. Comment la Roumanie s'affirme-t-elle dans un environnement régional instable, entre la guerre en Ukraine, les tensions dans les Balkans, et les recompositions du monde multipolaire ?Émission enregistrée depuis Bucarest. Invités :  Alison Mutler, directrice du site web «Universul.net» Cristian Preda, professeur de Sciences politiques à l'Université de Bucarest. Ancien député européen Cristian Pirvulescu, politologue, professeur à la Faculté de Sciences politiques, École Nationale des Études Politiques et d'administration de Bucarest. Membre du Comité Économique et Social Européen à Bruxelles. 

Abgelegene Landschaften, einsame Pässe, malerische Täler und karge Hochebenen – und mittendrin die Hosts des BR-Podcasts "Bergfreundinnen": Katharina „Kaddi“ Kestler, Antonia „Toni“ Schlosser und Lisa Bartelmus. Sie wandern mit uns auf dem High Scardus Trail, einem Fernwanderweg, der sie durch Nordmazedonien, den Kosovo und Albanien führt: durch sechs Nationalparks, fünf Gebirgszüge und kleine Bergdörfer.In ihrem Podcast “Bergfreundinnen”, in Büchern und Dokumentationen nehmen die drei Journalistinnen ihre HörerInnen regelmäßig mit in die Berge und sprechen mit anderen Bergsportlerinnen über Themen wie Selbstvertrauen, Freundschaft, nachhaltiger Tourismus in den Bergen und Sexismus im Bergsport. In ihrem neuen Projekt – der Doku-Reihe und dem Buch „Wilde Berge des Balkan“ – und in dieser Folge von Weltwach erzählen sie von ihren Erfahrungen auf dem Balkan: von Nachtlagern zwischen Bärenspuren und Hirtenhunden, über körperliche Erschöpfung, Gruppendynamik bei einer Langstreckenwanderung, traditionelle Rollenbilder im Balkan und Gleichberechtigung im Bergsport.Redaktion: Miriam MenzPostproduktion: Erik LorenzLinks:Den Bergfreundinnen-Podcast gibt es hier in der ARD Audiothek und überall sonst, wo es Podcasts gibt. Die dreiteilige Dokuserie über das Balkan-Abenteuer findet ihr hier in der ARD Mediathek.Das Buch über das Abenteuer im Balkan kann man hier bei Autorenwelt bestellen - oder sonst überall, wo es Bücher zu kaufen gibt. Ansonsten findet ihr die Bergfreundinnen noch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bergfreundinnenDieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 120 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, Mike Zaccheo and Angie Sparks cover Angie's recent trip to Slovenia and Croatia, blending personal travel highlights with timely award travel news. Big community updates include the long-awaited announcement of the 2025 Chicago Seminars (Nov 7–9 at HR ORD), changes to Emirates First Class award access for elites only, and generous summer promotions from Best Western and Marriott Homes & Villas. Hyatt also announced a cap on the number of awards a member can receive via gifting, beginning June 7, 2025. On the personal front, Angie completed spend on her ABG card and is eyeing her next one, while Mike is working up the nerve to have Player 2 call Chase before a bonus expires.Angie detailed her trip to the Balkans, booked using Turkish Miles & Smiles with a bonus from Citi ThankYou Points. Despite a few travel hiccups, she had an enjoyable experience flying Turkish Airlines and Polaris on the return. Hotels were mostly booked with cash via OTAs, with some offset using Capital One travel credits. Angie and her travel companion rented a car for their road trip, visiting Lake Bled, the Julian Alps, and iconic caves like Postojna, before crossing into Italy and heading down the Istrian coast into Croatia. Highlights included truffle tasting tours, the Roman ruins in Pula, and the stunning Plitvice Lakes. Angie strongly recommends Slovenia for its beauty, affordability, and mild summer weather. Her tip of the week? Always pack a charging brick—especially when facing airport delays.Link to Topics Discussed15th Annual Chicago SeminarsEmirates restricts First Class award redemptionsBest Western Points PromotionHyatt Restricts Award GiftsMarriott Homes & Villas PromotionEmirates Skyward Miles ExpirationWhere to Find Us The Free 110k+ member Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Stay tuned for news about our next meetup! Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. We love being able to automatically add all of our offers and quickly seeing the best card to use for every purchase. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

What do Catholic women in the Balkans, tattooed mummies in the Philippines, and Arctic medicinal ink have in common? They've all left their mark—literally and metaphorically—on the history of indigenous tattoo traditions. In this episode of For the Love of History, I sit down with renowned tattoo anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak to explore his latest book: Indigenous Tattoo Traditions. We dive deep into the meaning, evolution, and resistance etched into skin across continents and centuries.

Simon Schnapper is an incredible force in the psychedelic space. Investor with the JLS Fund, impresario, seeker, supporter. I finally had him on the show and this episode is about Simeon's perspective on the "industry" in relation to psychedelics. We talk about -Balancing spiritual/healing aspects with business realities-The rapid evolution of the psychedelic space-His family history with the Peace Corps-Global perspective on psychedelic markets-Experience with iboga in Africa-Discussion of PTSD treatment potential-Examples from Balkans and other conflict zones-Iboga's unique properties for trauma-Simeon's approach to investing in psychedelic companies-Balancing profit motives with ethical considerations-Thoughts on patents and IP in the industry-Challenges of "extractive" interactions-Simeon's experiences trying to give backIdeas for more ethical engagementCheck out his work.https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeonschnapper/www.jls.fund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.   Today, Sir Keir Starmer heads to Albania to announce a crackdown on migrant smuggling gangs in the Balkans whilst internal political unrest continues to brew at home.  Sam and Anne discuss the growing tension inside both the Labour and Conservative parties, and Sam reveals how the first cracks between the chancellor and the PM have started to form. What does this mean for an increasingly under pressure Starmer?  Plus: Tory uncertainty deepens, leaving MPs wondering where Kemi Badenoch leadership is taking them.

Die “Bergfreundinnen” Antonia Schlosser, Katharina Kestler und Lisa Bartelmus berichten in ihrem gleichnamigen Podcast über ihr Leben mit den Bergen. In ihrem Buch “Wilde Berge des Balkan” (Ullstein, 2025) berichten sie von ihrer abenteuerliche Wanderung am “High Scardus Trail“ durch Nordmazedonien, Kosovo und Albanien - ganze 175km und 10.000 Höhenmeter! Wir unterhalten uns in dieser Folge kritisch über die sogenannte “Wildnis”, warum Abenteuer (endlich) nicht mehr nur Männern vorbehalten sind, welche Herausforderungen es für Frauen bei Bergabenteuern gibt, und was Feminismus eigentlich mit Bergsport zu tun hat.

Rouleur's Chris Marshall-Bell explores the roads, culture and politics of the first-ever Grande Partenza taking place across the Adriatic Sea in Albania. Chris spent a few days riding through the beautiful rolling roads used in stage one, chatting to locals about all things from bike racing to the cult following of a British comedian, all to find out why 2025 was one of the most unique starts in the Giro d'Italia's history. From the vibrant liveliness of the capital of Tirana to the peaceful winding mountain roads, from the country's communist past, its multi-faith present, to the hopes of it being the next cycling holiday destination, Chris delves into the stories behind this fascinating Balkan country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alors que les tractations se poursuivent pour des négociations de paix en Ukraine, les européens et l'Otan se protègent face à la menace russe, et plus particulièrement à la guerre hybride menée pas Moscou. Tout au Nord du continent, un petite pays balte, modèle d'économie numérique, connait bien la question puisque dès 2007, il a été l'objet d'une attaque informatique de grand ampleur menée par son voisin russe. C'est là que l'Otan a organisé son grand exercice annuel de cyberdéfense. Des milliers de participants, de différents pays, doivent s'entrainer à répondre de manière rapide et coordonnée à des cyberattaques massives sur les systèmes informatiques et les infrastructures critiques. Reportage à Tallinn signé Marielle Vitureau.   Les abus sexuels et la place des femmes: deux dossiers prioritaires pour l'Église catholique Un nouveau Pape Léon XIV pour la communauté catholique et des dossiers prioritaires qui restent toujours en chantier, la lutte contre les violences sexuelles au sein de l'Église et la place des femmes. Alors que la France est secouée par un nouveau scandale celui de l'École privée Notre-Dame de Bétharram, dans d'autres pays on lève aussi de lourds secrets. En Suisse, le scandale porte le nom de l'Abbaye St Maurice, un des hauts-lieux de l'enseignement privé catholique. Des dizaines d'abus ont été révélés. Jérémie Lanche.  Christine Pedotti, directrice du magazine Témoignage chrétien, catholique et féministe, vient de publier aux éditions Albin Michel «Autopsie d'un système pour en finir vraiment avec les abus dans l'Église».   Les Albanais face à leur passé, et à la dictature d'Enver HoxhaLes Albanais votaient hier pour renouveler leur Parlement. Un scrutin test dans ce pays des Balkans dont les institutions sont fragiles. Les négociations pour rentrer dans l'Union européenne avancent, et c'est d'ailleurs symboliquement à Tirana que se tiendra vendredi la prochaine réunion de la communauté politique européenne... Mais la mafia, la corruption et la faiblesse des salaires continuent à miner le pays. Le pays n'a pas non plus exploré tout son passé et la terrible dictature d'Enver Hoxha.  Signe que les choses changent dans un pays qui était encore appelé, il y a 35 ans, la Corée du Nord de l'Europe, la villa du dictateur stalinien est devenue une résidence d'artistes. Reportage à Tirana de Louis Seiller.  

Alors que les tractations se poursuivent pour des négociations de paix en Ukraine, les européens et l'Otan se protègent face à la menace russe, et plus particulièrement à la guerre hybride menée pas Moscou. Tout au Nord du continent, un petite pays balte, modèle d'économie numérique, connait bien la question puisque dès 2007, il a été l'objet d'une attaque informatique de grand ampleur menée par son voisin russe. C'est là que l'Otan a organisé son grand exercice annuel de cyberdéfense. Des milliers de participants, de différents pays, doivent s'entrainer à répondre de manière rapide et coordonnée à des cyberattaques massives sur les systèmes informatiques et les infrastructures critiques. Reportage à Tallinn signé Marielle Vitureau.   Les abus sexuels et la place des femmes: deux dossiers prioritaires pour l'Église catholique Un nouveau Pape Léon XIV pour la communauté catholique et des dossiers prioritaires qui restent toujours en chantier, la lutte contre les violences sexuelles au sein de l'Église et la place des femmes. Alors que la France est secouée par un nouveau scandale celui de l'École privée Notre-Dame de Bétharram, dans d'autres pays on lève aussi de lourds secrets. En Suisse, le scandale porte le nom de l'Abbaye St Maurice, un des hauts-lieux de l'enseignement privé catholique. Des dizaines d'abus ont été révélés. Jérémie Lanche.  Christine Pedotti, directrice du magazine Témoignage chrétien, catholique et féministe, vient de publier aux éditions Albin Michel «Autopsie d'un système pour en finir vraiment avec les abus dans l'Église».   Les Albanais face à leur passé, et à la dictature d'Enver HoxhaLes Albanais votaient hier pour renouveler leur Parlement. Un scrutin test dans ce pays des Balkans dont les institutions sont fragiles. Les négociations pour rentrer dans l'Union européenne avancent, et c'est d'ailleurs symboliquement à Tirana que se tiendra vendredi la prochaine réunion de la communauté politique européenne... Mais la mafia, la corruption et la faiblesse des salaires continuent à miner le pays. Le pays n'a pas non plus exploré tout son passé et la terrible dictature d'Enver Hoxha.  Signe que les choses changent dans un pays qui était encore appelé, il y a 35 ans, la Corée du Nord de l'Europe, la villa du dictateur stalinien est devenue une résidence d'artistes. Reportage à Tirana de Louis Seiller.  

Koersklappers: Jan Suykens, Wim Lagae, Aaron van der BekenGravelprof Aaron van der Beken in zijn Stelvio-debuut! Samen met Wim en Jan besprak hij de Giro en de vrouwen-Vuelta, maar fileerde hij ook de afgelopen Marly gravelrace en blikte hij vooruit op het befaamde Unbound gravel.Over de Hel van de Balkan, spatels, Gustav Wang, de gele kaarten en technische bagage.Steun Radio Stelvio

SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to ClermontMiniseries: Southern Italy and Sicily, 1085 - 1095EPISODE 158: Rebellions & Conquests: Hauteville Edition, Pt1Roger Borsa may have inherited dad's domains, but Bohemond wasn't going to sit idly by and be left with nothing. The Balkans should've been his, so if they would one day be under his control he would have to begin by carving out a base of his own. All the while, Uncle Roger was closing in on his dream of conquest over all of Sicily…all while playing referee to his two troublesome nephews. Members-Only Series on Patreon:For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century, including but not limited to the creation of the Kingdom of Poland, what's happening on the Continent while Duke William is conquering England, and, currently, our series called “The Book of Alexios” detailing all those details of the monumental medieval emperor, Alexios Komnenos, that didn't make it into the public podcast. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member!  Just follow this link to our Patreon page to peruse the right “subscription” for you: https://www.patreon.com/FortunesWheelPodcast. Social Media:YouTube Page: Fortune's Wheel PodcastFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3 Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast

John's guest this week is Askold Krushelnicky, a war correspondent for the last 40 years around the world. They talk over how he moved from a youngster in London in search of a career, finding it in journalism for UK national newspapers reporting on such conflicts as the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, the Balkans wars in the 1980s-90s and others around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When NPR listeners think of reports from Italy or the Vatican, usually one name comes to mind: Sylvia Poggioli. She covered much more, of course, over the years - reporting across Europe and on the war in the Balkans. But as Poggioli tells host Scott Detrow, for this week's Reporter's Notebook series, it was the Vatican, that in some ways, was her most challenging assignment. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Journalist and author Barbara Demick discusses her new, powerful, and must-read book "Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins". With a deep boots-on-the-ground experience, she details the brutality of China's one-child policy and the profound lasting effects it continues to have. She describes the scandalous adoption frenzy that took place, where officials illegally kidnapped Chinese children from their families and disappeared them. Demick found a needle in a haystack and managed to reunite one set of twins who were strewn across the planet, from America to China. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Barbara Demick: Abducted & Adopted, The Story of China's One-Child Policy #553 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape Technocracy course (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Website https://www.barbarademick.com Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins https://www.barbarademick.com/book/daughters-of-the-bamboo-grove X https://x.com/barbarademick About Barbara Demick Barbara Demick is author of Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea and Logavina Street: Life and Death in a Sarajevo Neighborhood and the recently released Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town, published by Random House in July 2020.  She was bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times in Beijing and Seoul, and previously reported from the Middle East and Balkans for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Demick grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Yale College Her work has won many awards including the Samuel Johnson prize (now the Baillie Gifford prize) for non-fiction in the U.K., the Overseas Press Club's human rights reporting award, the Polk Award and the Robert F. Kennedy award and Stanford University's Shorenstein Award for Asia coverage. Her North Korea book was a finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. She was a press fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, a Bagehot fellow in business journalism at Columbia University and a visiting professor of journalism at Princeton University.  She lives in New York City. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks to journalist, videographer and the newest addition to the 5Pillars team, Haris Tagari. Topics of discussion include: Haris' family background, heritage and upbringing. Studying history at the University of Lancaster and travelling while studying. Making most of youth and avoiding smart phones and social media.  Adventures to Iraq, the Balkans and backlash after visiting Syria. Getting into journalism, joining 5Pillars and acknowledging weaknesses. Containing the ego, avoiding fame and remaining sincere and steadfast. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

Blerim Skoro is a Kosovo-born former CIA operative whose life took a dramatic turn after deserting the Yugoslav army in the 1990s. Arriving in New York as an asylum seeker, Skoro's journey led him from a drug trafficking conviction to becoming a key informant for the FBI and CIA post-9/11. Posing as a radicalized Islamist, he infiltrated al-Qaeda networks in the Balkans, Middle East, and Pakistan, providing critical intelligence. His covert work ended after a 2010 shooting in Macedonia, when the CIA severed ties, leaving him with minimal compensation. Facing deportation in 2016, Skoro's story, detailed in the documentary The Accidental Spy, highlights the perils of espionage and abandonment by his handlers. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠https://www.tryarmra.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.identityguard.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/srs⁠ This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at ⁠betterhelp.com/srs⁠ and get on your way to being your best self. ⁠https://www.blackbuffalo.com⁠ ⁠https://www.boncharge.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.meetfabric.com/shawn⁠ ⁠https://www.shawnlikesgold.com⁠ ⁠https://www.helixsleep.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.hillsdale.edu/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs Blerim Skoro Links: Check out the documentary The Accidental Spy coming soon!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2xOkWvXkIQ (Film trailer) For sales or screening queries, please contact the film's producer, Johnny Howorth johnnyhoworth@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm sharing some personal reflections from my new life in Slovenia. It's just me on the mic, exploring themes of home, belonging, and what it means to truly feel settled - both in a place and in the body. As someone who has lived all over the world, I've had plenty of cross-cultural experiences that shape how I see things. I talk about migration, embodiment, and the nervous system—not just from a personal perspective, but also how these ideas play out in society. Since moving here, a lot has come into focus for me, and this episode is a chance to unpack some of that. ------------------------------------------------------ Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

On Tuesday President Trump said that the US would stop attacking the Houthis in Yemen because the group had "capitulated", adding that the Houthis had pledged to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea. This move comes after pressure from both regional players like Saudi Arabia - which President Trump is planning to visit - and from within the MAGA camp. Sean Mathews, a journalist for the Middle East Eye covering the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into this announcement and break down what it means for the wider region - including Greece. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Exclusive: Saudi Arabia pressed Trump to stop attacks on Yemen ahead of visitTrump says the US will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after rebels say they'll stop targeting shipsGreece aims to boost domestic defense industry's role, Dendias saysGreece leverages defense spending to underscore US alignmentMerz's messy path to power raises questions for future governmentMerz is weakened from Day 1. Europe will pay the price.

James may not be a Balkan Scholar or a Neurologist, but they know something about doing research. Criminal Minds, however, does not. Join James and Bee as they unpack some revisionist history, cultural insensitivity, and general behavioral foolishness. It's Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 8 - Out Foxed!

durée : 00:57:56 - Cultures Monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - Depuis novembre 2024, un mouvement en faveur du respect de l'état de droit, d'une ampleur et constance inédites, perdure en Serbie. Mais ces revendications ne semblent pas être entendues par le président serbe Aleksandar Vučić, qui tente au contraire de décrédibiliser le mouvement. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre - invités : Ana Otašević Doctorante à l'EHESS, documentariste, journaliste collaboratrice au Monde Diplomatique, spécialiste des mouvements sociaux et étudiants aux Balkans; Florent Marciacq Directeur de l'observatoire des Balkans à la fondation Jean Jaurès et chercheur à l'IFRI; Florian Bieber Professeur à l'Université de Graz et coordinateur de BiEPAG (Balkans in Europe policy advisory group)

3 Freundinnen, 11 Tage, 1 Abenteuer: Fernwandern im Balkan steht bei den drei Freundinnen Antonia, Katharina und Lisa auf dem Programm. Hör was sie auf dem High Scardus Trail erlebten!

"Saint Irene was the daughter of a princelet called Licinius; named Penelope by her parents, through a divine revelation she was brought to faith in Christ and at Baptism was renamed Irene. In her zeal for piety she broke in pieces all the idols of her father, who commanded that she be trampled underfoot by horses. But while she remained unharmed, one of the horses rose up and cast down her father, killing him. By her prayer she raised him to life again, and he believed and was baptized. Afterwards, in many journeyings, Saint Irene suffered torments and punishments for her faith, but was preserved by the power of God, while working dread miracles and converting many thousands of souls. At last she came to Ephesus, where she fell asleep in peace, in the first half of the fourth century. Two days after her death, her gravestone was found lifted off, and her grave empty. At least two churches were dedicated to St Irene in Constantinople, and she is the patroness of the Aegean island of Thera, which is commonly called Santorini, a corruption of "Saint Irene." (Great Horologion)   Note: The most famous Agia Irene church in Constantinople is not named after her, but for the Holy Peace (Greek Irene) of God, which is Christ.   The Prologue's account differs in several details. St Nikolai places St Irene in the Balkans in the town of Magedon, in apostolic times rather than the 3rd-4th century. In his account Irene learned the Christian faith from her teacher, Appelianus, and was baptised by the Apostle Timothy himself. He attributes the anger of Irene's father to her refusal to marry rather than her smashing the family idols (though of course she might have done both).

When we think about modern Europe, we tend to think about Muslims as newcomers to the continent. Professor Emily Greble, chair of the history department at Vanderbilt University, turns the tables on this assumption.   This episode looks at the Muslim communities that were living in southeastern Europe from the 1880s to the 1940s, as the imperial world collapsed and a new Europe made up of nation states emerged. More than a million Ottoman Muslims became citizens of new European states: indigenous men, women and children; merchants, peasants, and landowners; muftis and preachers; teachers and students; believers and non-believers from seaside port towns on the shores of the Adriatic to mountainous villages in the Balkans.    Join us as we talk about how Muslim histories are European histories and how Muslims helped shape modern states and societies, laws, and the European project.

Lithium ist der Schlüssel für Deutschlands Energiewende. Ein mächtiges Geflecht aus Firmen und Politik will den umstrittenen Bergbau auch in Bosnien-Herzegowina durchsetzen und stößt auf erbitterten Widerstand der Bevölkerung. Steinwender, Lucia; Laffert, Bartholomäus;xcv www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Zeitfragen. Feature

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

By subjugating Ukraine, Putin hopes to reassert Russia's status as a great power, discourage other neighbours from pivoting west, and distract from domestic issues through nationalist fervour. Ultimately, Putin fears the erosion of Russia's imperial legacy and the contagion of democratic aspirations among his own people—making Ukraine not just a strategic interest, but an existential concern for his rule and survival. It's not about economic, territory or minerals, so why would Putin stop until he has erased Ukraine as a sovereign entity and a bulwark of democratisation? ----------Dominic Nicholls is Associate Editor for Defence) at the Telegraph and co-host of podcast ‘Ukraine: The Latest'. Dominic served for 23 years in the British Army with operational deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans and Northern Ireland. Originally a cavalry officer in The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards he later transferred to the Army Air Corps where he flew Gazelle helicopters. ----------LINKS: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/d/dk-do/dominic-nicholls/https://domnicholls.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-nicholls-54a14134https://x.com/domnicholls?lang=en-GB ----------Your support is massively appreciated! SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon CurtainNEXT EVENTS - LVIV, KYIV AND ODESA THIS MAY.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur first live events this year in Lviv and Kyiv were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. We may add more venues to the program, depending on the success of the fundraising campaign. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISER - A project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

     Join us as we explore the extraordinary journey of Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel PA Stephen M. DeLellis, PA-C, who transitioned from an enlisted soldier to a distinguished physician assistant in military medicine. Starting with his decision to join the Army for college money in the early 1980s, Steve recounts his time in the 1st Ranger Battalion and how influential mentors and pivotal moments shaped his career path. His narrative offers valuable insights into the evolution of military medicine and the significant lessons learned from his experiences, including the Battle of Mogadishu and other key military operations.     Listen in as Steve shares the challenges and triumphs he faced while transitioning from a senior enlisted role to a commissioned officer within the medical community. This episode highlights the evolution of trauma care, particularly advancements in assessing and treating traumatic brain injuries, sparked by the intense combat experiences in Mogadishu. Steve discusses the development of the Assessing and Tracking Tactical Forces (ATAC) program and the collaborative efforts with sports teams and academic institutions to enhance neurocognitive assessment tools tailored for military personnel.     The conversation further explores the impactful work at the Fort Liberty Research Institute and the ongoing partnership between the Geneva Foundation and the Department of Defense. Steve's experiences underscore the importance of effective medical leadership in special operations, emphasizing collaborative decision-making and the evolving role of physician assistants. Whether you're interested in military medicine, leadership, or the innovative approaches to healthcare delivery in challenging environments, this episode offers a compelling glimpse into the world of military medicine and the dedicated professionals who serve within it.   Chapters: (00:04) Military Medicine Journey (08:13) Transitioning to Army Physician Assistant (17:20) Military Transition to Commissioned Officer (30:41) Advancements in Military Traumatic Brain Injuries (36:58) Revolutionizing Traumatic Brain Injury Assessments (41:37) Innovations in Army Medical Research (56:57) Effective Leadership Attributes in Special Operations (01:04:34) Military Medicine Service and Sacrifice   Chapter Summaries: (00:04) Military Medicine Journey Retired Army LTC Stephen M DeLellis, PA-C shares his journey from enlisted soldier to physician assistant in military medicine, highlighting the influence of mentors, Ranger Battalion experiences, and working with special operations units. (08:13) Transitioning to Army Physician Assistant Soldier's journey through special operations, including Panama, Somalia, Haiti, Balkans, and transition to Army Physician Assistant. (17:20) Military Transition to Commissioned Officer Transitioning from 18 Delta course to PA school, realizing gaps in medical knowledge, and challenges of becoming a commissioned officer in the military. (30:41) Advancements in Military Traumatic Brain Injuries JSOC teamwork, advancements in military medicine, TBI program development, and Assessment and Tracking Tactical Forces Initiative. (36:58) Revolutionizing Traumatic Brain Injury Assessments Evolution of TBI assessment tools in military contexts, including ATAC program and research at Fort Bragg. (41:37) Innovations in Army Medical Research Partnership between Geneva Foundation and DoD for warfighter-focused medical research, including ATAC Forces Initiative and Evolution Program. (56:57) Effective Leadership Attributes in Special Operations Effective medical leadership in special operations involves collaborative decision-making and understanding the unique challenges faced by various medical roles, including the evolving role of physician assistants. (01:04:34) Military Medicine Service and Sacrifice Special operations medics rely on telemedicine and virtual reality for complex battlefield care, with emphasis on mentorship and collaboration in the military structure.   Take Home Messages: Career Evolution in Military Medicine: This episode highlights the inspiring journey of transitioning from an enlisted soldier to a prominent role in military medicine. The narrative showcases the unique career pathways available within the military, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and the impact of pivotal career decisions. Impact of Combat Experiences: Through recounting intense combat situations, the episode provides insights into the significant influence of real-world experiences on the evolution of military healthcare practices. These experiences underscore the importance of adapting and advancing medical care in response to the challenges faced on the battlefield. Advancements in Trauma Care: A major focus of the episode is on the advancements in trauma care, particularly in addressing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The development of specialized programs and tools for neurocognitive assessment highlights the military's commitment to improving medical responses to combat-related injuries. Collaboration in Military Medical Research: The episode discusses the vital role of partnerships between military institutions and external organizations in advancing medical research. This collaboration fosters innovation and leads to the development of tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of military personnel. Leadership and Innovation in Special Operations Medicine: Emphasizing the critical attributes of effective leadership in military medicine, the episode explores the evolving roles of medical professionals within special operations. It highlights the significance of collaborative decision-making and the growing responsibilities of physician assistants in enhancing healthcare delivery in challenging environments. Episode Keywords: Military medicine, Stephen DeLellis, trauma care, special operations, traumatic brain injury, PA in the military, Fort Liberty Research Institute, Geneva Foundation, Department of Defense, medical leadership, military healthcare evolution, Ranger Battalion, Mogadishu, combat casualty care, Assessing and Tracking Tactical Forces, ATAC program, military innovation, neurocognitive assessment, military podcast, Delta Force Hashtags: #wardocs #military #medicine #podcast #MilMed #MedEd #MilitaryMedicine #CombatMedicine #LeadershipInMedicine #TraumaCare #SpecialOperations #MilitaryInnovation #BrainInjuryAwareness #ArmyHealthcare #PodcastEpisode #MedicalPioneers   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. 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UConn got a huge boost with the return of Alex Karaban on Tuesday. Huskies look top-10 good heading into next season, according Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander. Plus: How good is Duke's big portal get Cedric Coward? Will Brad Underwood's ploy to load up on Balkan-bred basketball players make Illinois a Final Four contender? Plus: How much is Shaquille O'Neal actually going to be doing at Sacramento State? There's two off-the-board convos as well. Naturally, Norlander and GP had to address the debate taking over the internet: would 100 men defeat a gorilla in do-or-die combat? And: Is Kendrick Lamar having the best year of any rapper ever? 00:45 - Alex Karaban is returning to UConn 17:59 - Duke has a Coward on the roster 29:54 - USC, Illinois, Shaq and more: News And Notes 1:00:16 - 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla: Who Wins?

Our guest: Ivanka Popović Democracy in Question? is brought to you by:• Central European University: CEU• The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: AHCD• The Podcast Company: scopeaudio Follow us on social media!• Central European University: @weareceu.bsky.social• Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: @ahcdemocracy.bsky.social Subscribe to the show. If you enjoyed what you listened to, you can support us by leaving a review and sharing our podcast in your networks!   GLOSSARYMilošević regime (p. 5 in the transcript, 17:28)Slobodan Milošević was a central figure in the breakup of Yugoslavia and a key instigator of the ethnic conflicts that plagued the Balkans in the 1990s. Rising through the ranks of the Communist Party, he became Serbia's president in 1989 and quickly moved to consolidate power by revoking the autonomy of Kosovo and Vojvodina. His leadership fueled a wave of Serbian nationalism and played a major role in the wars in Croatia, Bosnia, and later Kosovo, supporting Serbian forces involved in ethnic violence and atrocities.Milošević's regime was marked by authoritarian control, suppression of opposition, and state-controlled media. Though he maintained popular support in the early years by presenting himself as a defender of Serbs, his policies led to international isolation, UN sanctions, and ultimately NATO intervention. In 1999, following a brutal crackdown on ethnic Albanians in Kosovo, NATO launched a bombing campaign against Serbia.Domestically, economic hardship and political repression led to growing dissatisfaction. After a disputed election in 2000, massive protests forced Milošević to resign. He was arrested in 2001 and extradited to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague, where he faced charges of war crimes, including genocide. He died in 2006 during the trial.source 

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) interview reporter Camillo Cantarano who has extensive experience covering developments in the Balkan region to learn more about the recent student-led protests in Serbia. They also recap political developments from the past month. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects https://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

Nigel Farage has spoken in Dover as Reform ramp up their campaigning with the local elections just over a week away.He went big on immigration, saying that “we must discriminate when it comes to who can come into our country". Speaking to The Daily T afterwards, Farage said that multiculturalism had been a “huge error” and that “successive governments haven't thought it mattered”.Camilla and Kamal reflect on Farage's comments and speak to Swedish journalist Diamant Salihu about how the multicultural dream in his country went fatally wrong, with ethnic mafias from the Middle East and the Balkans driving a violent crime epidemic.Read: How Sweden's multicultural dream went fatally wrongThe cult of multiculturalism has failed Britain, Tomiwa OwoladeI have 45pc chance of becoming PM: On the doorsteps with Nigel Farage, Ben Riley SmithProducers: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: Ji-Min LeeStudio Operator: Meghan SearleVideo Editor: Valerie BrownOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textChris Binch served with the 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment on operations in Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, and the Balkans, and worked extensively on the private security circuit. He is now a firefighter and host of The Old Para Podcast, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4oHlVmxAjog1Dz6BDByNfQGeraint's new book, Voices of Victory, is available to order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voices-Victory-Powerful-eye-witness-accounts/dp/1035070049Signed copies available here: www.geraintjonesmedia.comSupport the show

A deportation showdown, Pete Hegseth's cleanup of the Naval Academy library, and the impact of USAID cuts in war-weary Sudan. Find us on YouTube. This week, the Trump administration continues its deportation plan despite court orders, defense secretary Pete Hegseth cleans out the Naval Academy library, and war-weary Sudan experiences the tragic consequences of USAID cuts. The Bulletin is joined by Elizabeth Neumann, Karen Swallow Prior, and CT contributor Mindy Belz to discuss these headlines and why they matter to you.  GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack.  Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert who has served across three presidential administrations—on the inaugural staff of the White House Homeland Security Council under President George W. Bush, as an advisor to the office of the director of national intelligence during the Obama Administration, and as the Department of Homeland Security's deputy chief of staff and assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention in the Trump administration. Neumann is also a national security contributor for ABC News, board chair for the National Immigration Forum, a fellow of the fourth class of the Civil Society Fellowship of The Aspen Institute, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Karen Swallow Prior is a reader, writer, and professor. She is the author of The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis; On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books; Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More—Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist; and Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me. She has a monthly column for Religion News Service. Her writing has appeared at Christianity Today, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, First Things, Vox, Think Christian, The Gospel Coalition, and various other places.  Mindy Belz is a journalist who has covered wars and victims of conflict in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, and the Balkans. She recounts some of her experiences in a 2016 award-winning book, They Say We Are Infidels. David Brooks with The New York Times calls her “one of the bravest and best foreign correspondents in the country.” She is the former senior editor at World magazine and has done writing and editing for Christianity Today. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25 percent off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For five months Serbs have been taking to the streets, resulting in an unprecedented anti-corruption protest movement. The movement's sustained momentum has put longtime Serbian President Alexandar Vucic under pressure, and has seen him step up efforts to quash the protests. Professor James Ker-Lindsay, who has worked extensively on the EU, the Balkans and Southeast Europe, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into why Serbs have taken to the streets over the past months, what this means for President Vucic, and the broader spillover effect these protests could have on the region.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Serbia's unfinished revolutionSerbia's president issues threats to silence student protestsEU confronts Vučić as protests rage in SerbiaECB cuts rates on weak growth, markets bet on more easingF-16 upgrade negotiations with the US continue as key differences persist

The anticipation for the playoffs will soon end. With the 9/10 games behind us, we are one step closer to the tipoff of the playoffs! The battle of the Balkan bigs! Does Ivica Zubac and co. have ANY shot at slowing the Joker? A FULL recap of the pair of play-in punch-outs. Who of the final 4 will punch their ticket to the Spring playoff dance? How did the Warriors end their winless play-in streak? We peel the curtain back for an INSIDE look at Steph's 4th quarter masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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