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Talking with Nicola Cruz feels a bit like tuning into a different frequency—the producer and DJ has spent the last decade helping redefine perceptions of South American electronic music through a series of transcendental releases and live appearances. Based in Ecuador, Cruz doesn't give many interviews, so I was super happy to have this rare conversationHe talks about his approach to DJing, where instead of scanning a crowd, he locks into the energy of one or two people and lets that guide the set. It's a more intimate, slower way of connecting, sometimes taking hours, and sometimes never quite happening at all. But when it works, it shapes everything.We also get into his field recording work—using geophones to capture the movement inside glaciers, recording whale sounds deep underwater. These aren't just sonic experiments; for Cruz, they're a way of exploring how we relate to the parts of the world we can't usually hear. His new album Kinesia lives in this space—somewhere between the physical and the imagined.At the heart of it all is a deep belief in creative freedom. Though he's formally trained, Cruz talks about the importance of unlearning, of breaking structures down in order to build something new. If you're interested in where electronic music, listening, and inner exploration overlap, this one's worth your time.Listen to Nicola Cruz's music: Spotify | BandcampListen to Kinesia: Spotify | BandcampFollow Nicola Cruz on Instagram: @nicola_cruzIf you enjoy Lost and Sound and want to help keep it thriving, the best way to support is simple: subscribe, leave a rating, and write a quick review on your favourite podcast platform. It really helps others find the show. You can do that here on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.Thanks also to this episode's sponsor, Audio-Technica – makers of beautifully engineered audio gear. Check them out here: Audio-TechnicaWant to go deeper? Grab a copy of my book Coming To Berlin, a journey through the city's creative underground, via Velocity Press.And if you're curious about Cold War-era subversion, check out my BBC documentary The Man Who Smuggled Punk Rock Across The Berlin Wall on the BBC Sounds app.You can also follow me on Instagram at @paulhanford for behind-the-scenes bits, guest updates, and whatever else is bubbling up.

Den avancerade specialoperationen kallad ”Operation Spiderweb” chockade Ryssland – och omvärlden – i helgen. En storskalig fjärrstyrd drönarattack mot över fyrtio stridsflygplan på fyra olika militärbaser i Ryssland, som Ukrainas president Volodymyr Zelenskyj säger var ”perfekt genomförd”. Vad innebär operationen för Ukraina? Hur kunde den genomföras? Och hur kommer Zelenskyjs offensiva drag att påverka samtalen om fred? Gäst: Wolfgang Hansson, utrikespolitisk kommentator på Aftonbladet. Programledare och producent: Olivia Svenson. Ljudklipp från: CNN, BBC, ABC News och 7News Australia. Avsnittet spelades in under eftermiddagen 2 juni.

Naționalist-conservatorul Karol Nawrocki a câștigat alegerile prezidențiale din Polonia. Cu ce consecințe pentru Europa? - se întreabă comentatorii. ”Boxerul câștigă în turul al doilea – o catastrofă din perspectiva guvernului liberal al lui Donald Tusk”, scrie Der Spiegel, făcând referire la sportul practicat în tinerețe de Nawrocki.”În Polonia, victoria la limită a lui Karol Nawrocki subminează eforturile lui Donald Tusk de a consolida Europa”, titrează Le Monde.”Eforturile diplomatice ale Poloniei de a consolida Europa în fața retragerii SUA și de a sprijini Ucraina vor avea probabil de suferit”.Și ziarul belgian De Standaard consideră că rezultatul aduce o presiune puternică asupra poziției pro-europene a prim-ministrului Tusk.”Încă de când a preluat mandatul, la sfârșitul anului 2023, Tusk a căutat legături mai strânse cu Franța, Germania și Regatul Unit. Probabilitatea este mare ca, sub conducerea lui Nawrocki, confruntările cu Europa să devină tot mai frecvente în următorii ani.”The Independent observă că ”spre deosebire de alți eurosceptici din Europa Centrală, precum premierul slovac Robert Fico sau Viktor Orban al Ungariei, Nawrocki susține acordarea de ajutor militar pentru Ucraina.Însă a declarat că, dacă va fi ales, se va opune aderării Ucrainei la alianțele occidentale, o poziție care încearcă să se contopească cu scăderea sprijinului pentru ucraineni în rândul polonezilor”.Politico scrie că ”rezultatul strâns al alegerilor arată diviziunile politice profunde din Polonia - între orașele mari, mai liberale și orașele și satele mai mici și conservatoare, între cei care susțin UE și cei care favorizează naționalismul și între liberali și oamenii care respectă valorile tradiționale și un rol important pentru Biserica Romano-Catolică”.*Un alt subiect de interes în presa internațională: care vor fi consecințele spectaculoasei acțiuni a Ucrainei pe teritoriul Rusiei? ”Atacul scoate la iveală vulnerabilitatea lui Putin”, transmite NBC News.Expertul consultat de rețeaua de televiziune crede că „ne putem aștepta la mult zgomot și furie din partea Moscovei. Aceasta va depune eforturi mari pentru a convinge Statele Unite să încerce să țină Ucraina în frâu.Într-un fel, întrebarea mai importantă este cum reacționează Statele Unite și cât de dornice sunt să ia partea Moscovei și să constrângă Ucraina”, a spus expertul.La Repubblica se teme de un contraatac nuclear:„Filmările care circulă pe rețelele de socializare sunt cea mai profundă rană adusă imaginii de om puternic pe care Vladimir Putin și-a construit autoritatea. Acum toată lumea este îngrijorată de reacția sa. Conform regulilor Moscovei, acest atac asupra bazelor strategice este suficient pentru a declanșa autorizarea unui răspuns nuclear împotriva Ucrainei.”Și, după cum analizează BBC, ”bombardierele strategice lovite de Ucraina nu sunt doar instrumente de război, ci sunt simboluri ale puterii nucleare și ale invulnerabilității strategice a Rusiei.De decenii, Moscova trimite astfel de bombardiere în misiuni în întreaga lume pentru a proiecta o imagine a unei superputeri nucleare de neatins.Acum, această imagine a fost grav afectată”.

A woman rents a home and discovers she's not the only one keeping house; an invisible child's ghost is silently cleaning beside her. Hear “A Pair of Hands” from BBC's Haunted Tales of the Supernatural! | #RetroRadio EP0425CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Spit And Image” (March 31, 1976)00:47:37.399 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “A Pair of Hands” (January 12, 1980)01:14:46.799 = The Haunting Hour, “Death By Request” (September 08, 1945) ***WD01:39:56.909 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Roped” (June 07, 1959)02:04:14.549 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Howard's Treasure Map” (1945-1946) ***WD02:27:38.969 = Sherlock Holmes, “Murder Beyond The Mountains” (January 14, 1946)02:56:42.539 = Incredible But True, “Three Hundred Years Late” (1950-1951)03:00:30.734 = Inner Sanctum, “Wailing Wall” (November 06, 1945)03:30:02.319 = The Key, “Child Murderer” (1956) ***WD03:55:46.189 = Lights Out, “Dream” (March 16, 1943)04:25:00.539 = LineUp, “The Mad Bomber” (June 26, 1951)04:49:46.339 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0425

Today, the Prime Minister says the UK military is moving to “war-fighting readiness”.The government is setting out the aims of its strategic defence review, or more simply how Britain should get ready for war. Starmer told the BBC that the world has changed and "if you want to deter conflict, then the best way to do that is to prepare for conflict." Adam speaks to Chris, and goes over the details of the plan with co-author Dr Fiona Hill.Plus, James Waterhouse, the BBC's Ukraine correspondent, discusses a massive drone attack in Russia. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Julia Webster and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastEd Williams, Vice President of EMEA Consulting and Professional Services (CPS) at TrustWave, shares his two decades of pentesting and red teaming experience with Cyber Work listeners. From building his first programs on a BBC Micro (an early PC underwritten by the BBC network in England to promote computer literacy) to co-authoring award-winning red team security tools, Ed discusses his favorite red team social engineering trick (hint: it involves fire extinguishers!), and the ways that pentesting and red team methodologies have (and have not) changed in 20 years. As a bonus, Ed explains how he created a red team tool that gained accolades from the community in 2013, and how building your own tools can help you create your personal calling card in the Cybersecurity industry! Whether you're breaking into cybersecurity or looking to level up your pentesting skills, Ed's practical advice and red team “war stories,” as well as his philosophy of continuous learning that he calls “Stacking Days,” bring practical and powerful techniques to your study of Cybersecurity.0:00 - Intro to today's episode2:17 - Meet Ed Williams and his BBC Micro origins5:16 - Evolution of pentesting since 200812:50 - Creating the RedSnarf tool in 201317:18 - Advice for aspiring pentesters in 202519:59 - Building community and finding collaborators 22:28 - Red teaming vs pentesting strategies24:19 - Red teaming, social engineering, and fire extinguishers27:07 - Early career obsession and focus29:41 - Essential skills: Python and command-line mastery31:30 - Best career advice: "Stacking Days"32:12 - About TrustWave and connecting with EdAbout InfosecInfosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Lui Elon Musk, retras din fruntea DOGE, i se pot imputa multe. Dar, obiectivul de economisire a cheltuielilor guvernamentale este corect. Politicienii europeni nu ar trebuie să se bucure pentru greșelile lui Trump. Unele state membre, printre care și România, au nevoie de scăderea deficitului bugetar. Elon Musk se retrage din fruntea Departamentului de eficiență guvernamentală, un fel de instituție creată special pentru omul de afaceri și pentru a reduce cheltuielile publice. Elon Musk a venit pe „cai mari” în administrația Trump, cu promisiuni și obiective enorme. Acum, după 130 de zile, se poate vedea că rezultatele sunt modeste în comparație cu așteptările, metodele folosite au fost discutabile, iar deciziile au fost de multe ori contestate în instanță. Eșecul lui Elon Musk nu ar trebui să ne bucure atât de mult. Metodele folosite au fost, uneori, exagerate, dar principiul a fost corect.Chiar dacă omul de afaceri a fost de multe ori blamabil, misiunea sa nu a fost de condamnat. Eficiența funcționării statului, chiar în condițiile reducerii cheltuielilor curente, este un obiectiv care se poate găsi la multe state ale lumii, inclusiv România.Elon Musk a spus la instalarea sa în fruntea DOGE, Departamentul de eficiență guvernamentală, că obiectivul său este să economisească 2.000 miliarde de dolari din cheltuielile statului prin eliminarea risipei, fraudei și abuzurilor din administrație. În luna februarie a.c., președintele american făcea publice o serie de nereguli descoperite în funcționarea sistemului de asistență socială, printre altele, plata unor pensii către persoane fictive care aveau vârste matusalemice. Unii experți americani au dezvăluit că sistemul nu a fost fraudat, iar erorile au apărut din cauza unui program cibernetic vechi. Începutul părea promițător pentru departamentul condus de Elon Musk. Doar că după aceea au apărut o mulțime de probleme și de contestări.Un scurt bilanț al activității lui Elon Musk, acum la plecarea din fruntea departamentului de eficiență guvernamentală, arată că rezultatele sunt departe de promisiunile făcute în luna ianuarie a.c.Pe parcursul a cinci luni de funcționare, DOGE a închis 11 agenții federale, a reziliat 8.500 de contracte și a anulat 10.000 de granturi derulate de instituții ale statului. În plus, conform unei analize a postului american de televiziune CNN, aproximativ 121.000 de angajați în administrația federală au fost disponibilizați, dar programul de concediere a presupus și achitarea unor plăți compensatorii. Lucrurile nu au mers chiar cum și-a dorit Elon Musk: 24.000 de funcționari publici au fost reangajați ca urmare a unor hotărâri judecătorești, iar experții financiari au calculat că plățile compensatorii achitate au fost de aproximativ 135 miliarde de dolari. Ceea ce nu seamănă deloc cu o economie bugetară.În ultimele luni, obiectivul DOGE a fost revizuit la jumătate, adică economiile de 2.000 miliarde s-au redus la 1.000 de miliarde de dolari. În luna mai a.c., realizările erau mult mai mici decât orice țintă, respectiv economiile erau estimate la numai 160 miliarde de dolari, iar o analiză a BBC ajungea la concluzia că DOGE a reușit să facă economii ale banilor publici în valoare de numai 32,5 miliarde de dolari.În plus, unii analiști americani consideră că Elon Musk lasă în urmă o mare problemă și anume concedierea unor angajați competenți, bine pregătiți profesional. Refacerea acestor zone de expertiză nu se va putea face în 100 de zile, ci în ani. Desigur, este posibil ca în unele cazuri să fie adevărat, dar să nu uităm că sintagma „cimitirele sunt pline de oameni de neînlocuit” se aplică și în America. Adică, efectele disponibilizărilor făcute de departamentul condus de Musk ar putea să fie exagerate. De asemenea, sunt mai multe procese pe rol prin care Donald Trump este acuzat că i-a acordat lui Elon Musk o poziție în administrație în termeni neconstituționali. Cu toate acestea, elanul economisirii banilor publici va continua. De exemplu, administrația Trump a anunțat că va analiza contractele statului cu firmele de consultanță și cu cele de tehnologie.Este clar că unii exultă văzând eșecul lui Musk. Politicieni de toate culorile și de pe multe meridiane ale lumii vor putea spune acum că efortul de a eficientiza statul este prea costisitor și că metodele de acest fel produc mai mult rău decât bine. Eșecul lui Elon Musk poate fi un bun pretext pentru a nu mai încerca o eficientizare a cheltuielilor statului. Ar fi o mare eroare în special pentru europeni care au nevoie, în destule state membre, să reducă nivelul deficitului bugetar. Inclusiv, în România.

Președintele Donald Trump a anunțat că SUA vor dubla tarifele la importurile de oțel și aluminiu de la 25% la 50%, începând de miercuri. Vorbind la un miting din Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Trump a declarat că această măsură va contribui la stimularea industriei siderurgice locale și a ofertei naționale, reducând în același timp dependența de China. Presa internațională privește cu scepticism această mișcare. După cum transmite BBC, ”anunțul este cea mai recentă schimbare de direcție în abordarea lui Trump privind tarifele vamale. Până acum, tarifele impuse de Trump au adus în mare măsură la haos economic global. Comerțul și piețele au fost răsturnate, și multiple fisuri s-au format - sau s-au lărgit - în relațiile dintre SUA și alte țări, inclusiv unii dintre cei mai apropiați parteneri ai săi”.Reuters amintește că SUA sunt cel mai mare importator de oțel din lume, excluzând Uniunea Europeană, cu un total de 26,2 milioane de tone de oțel în 2024, potrivit Departamentului Comerțului.Prin urmare, noile tarife vor crește probabil prețurile oțelului în general, afectând atât industria, cât și consumatorii.NBC News observă că ”Trump a vizitat U.S. Steel după ce a indicat săptămâna trecută că va autoriza o fuziune controversată cu compania japoneză Nippon. Investitorii și membrii sindicatelor așteaptă răspunsuri din partea președintelui cu privire la forma acestei fuziuni.Președintele Joe Biden a respins acordul în ianuarie. El a blocat achiziția propusă de Nippon din motive de securitate națională, argumentând că aceasta ar pune în pericol lanțuri de aprovizionare critice”.Iar Le Monde notează că ”operațiunea, căreia și Donald Trump însuși i s-a opus de mult timp, s-a aflat în centrul campaniei prezidențiale americane din 2024. Aceasta, deoarece privește în primul rând Pennsylvania, un stat strategic din punct de vedere electoral, care este și leagănul industriei siderurgice din Statele Unite”.*Donald Trump și-a luat oficial rămas bun de la aliatul său, Elon Musk, care a părăsit rolul său extrem de controversat de la Departamentul pentru Eficiență Guvernamentală (DOGE). Prilej de comentarii sarcastice în numeroase publicații.”Un Donald Trump așezat la masă în timp ce Elon Musk stătea în picioare, protejat de un bust al lui Abraham Lincoln”, notează El País, citat de Courrier International.„Scena a amintit de o altă apariție celebră în Biroul Oval, din februarie, când președintele și magnatul au justificat primii pași ai DOGE. Cu excepția unui detaliu: de data aceasta, cel mai bogat om din lume, căruia i-au trebuit patru luni să sufere aceeași soartă ca majoritatea celor care se apropie prea mult de soarele lui Trump ca să-și ardă aripile, nu a fost însoțit de fiul său de patru ani”, remarcă ironic cotidianul spaniol.Ziarul belgian Le Soir consideră că alianța dintre chiriașul Casei Albe și Elon Musk a eșuat.”Donald Trump nu este prost. Iar anturajul său are grijă să păstreze puterea absolută.Prin urmare, Elon Musk a fost nevoit să abandoneze DOGE și poziția de oficial neales”Trump este ”conștient de daunele colaterale: creșterea impopularității, exasperarea crescândă în rândurile republicanilor cu o personalitate abruptă și un rol de sperietoare care ar putea dăuna taberei prezidențiale în timpul alegerilor parlamentare de la jumătatea mandatului din noiembrie 2026”.

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Minimal progress in another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The two countries have agreed, in Istanbul, to exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war, and those under 25. Meanwhile, Ukraine's carried out drone strikes on several Russian air bases. BBC's Olga Ivshina says even the loss of one plane is significant, as Russia can't replicate it quickly. She told Ryan Bridge Russia has also launched attacks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we look at what Defence Secretary John Healey has called the UK's “message to Moscow” as he announces investment in weapons and factories to make them.Laura, Paddy and Henry also talk about how much it's going to cost, whether it's affordable, and whether NATO thinks it's enough.They also talk about Robert Jenrick, after a week of the justice secretary making headlines.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The weekend series producer is Chris Flynn. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Tom Fletcher, Chief of Humanitarian Affairs for the United Nations, tells Fergal Keane, the BBC's special correspondent, that Israel is subjecting Gaza to enforced starvation. Gaza faced an aid blockade of nearly three months - now, limited supplies of food, medicine and fuel are being allowed into the territory. But Israel argues Hamas is stealing food aid.Mr Fletcher has drawn criticism himself for some of the claims he has made about the impact of the blockade, which were retracted by the UN. Now, he says he regrets his choice of words. Israel's military campaign began in October 2023 following a cross-border attack by Hamas which killed around 1,200 people, and saw 251 taken hostage. More than 54,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began, according to the Hamas-run health ministryThe Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Fergal Keane Producer: Lucy Sheppard and Vivien Jones Editor: Nick HollandGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

Today, we look at the future of defence for the UK, ahead of a major strategic defence review from the government.Defence Secretary John Healey has said there is "no doubt" that UK defence spending will rise to 3% of GDP by 2034.Sir Alex Younger, former head of MI6, joins Laura and Paddy to talk about where the threats are, and what it should be spent on.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The weekend series producer is Chris Flynn. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: PDFs and Incomprehensible Nick… Good Review Guy: Torchwood Among Us 3… Behind-the-Scenes and Drama Tease: The Fourth Doctor Adventures: The Remains of Kaerula.

The broadcaster and writer Georgia Mann has been making and presenting arts programmes at the BBC since 2008. After studying English Literature at Cambridge University, she began her career as a local BBC radio reporter before entering the arts arena of broadcasting. She has presented the BBC Proms and has said that she's “committed to getting classical music out of its traditional locations and into the lives of those who might not have experienced it before”. So with that in mind we wondered what her Inheritance Tracks would be…and, to start with, she's taking us back to school.Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

Today, Adam, Alex, James and Vicki discuss Keir Starmer's attack on Nigel Farage saying he would “crash the economy”.And, in light of Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick filming himself confronting fare evaders on the London Underground, the team compare their most memorable political stunts. Plus, what does legal uncertainty around Trump's tariffs mean for the UK-US trade agreement?You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Two deeply disturbing cases in France have reignited national debate about how the justice system handles sexual violence. In December last year, Dominique Pelicot was found guilty of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife while she was unconscious and inviting other men to do the same. This week, Joël Le Scouarnec, a retired surgeon, was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in jail for sexually abusing almost 300 people, mostly children. His victims have spoken out against this sentence and lawyers have called for a change in the law. Jessica Creighton is joined by Blandine Deverlanges, a feminist activist and the Founder of Les Amazones d'Avignon, and BBC correspondent Hugh Schofield to discuss the situation. Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan, known for roles in films such as Maestro, Promising Young Woman and Suffragette, returns to our cinema screens in the comedy drama The Ballad of Wallis Island. She talks about playing ex-folk singer Nell, working on a film set with a young baby, and how she feels about turning 40. The Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, is about to appoint a new chief and it's looking very likely that it will be a woman for the first time in the organisation's 115-year history. Former BBC defence correspondent Gordon Corera and spy novelist Ava Glass tell Jessica who's in the running and how significant it is that this organisation could be run by a woman.A new blood test which will help develop personalised cancer treatment is going to be rolled out across the NHS. The technique, known as a 'liquid biopsy' will be offered as a standard for lung cancer patients, and the NHS is now planning on expanding this testing to advanced breast cancer patients. Jessica is joined by Peter Johnson, national clinical director for cancer at NHS England, to discuss how this works and the impact it could have.Earlier this week, goalkeeper Mary Earps, one of England's most high profile footballers, announced her retirement from the international game. Her decision comes just five weeks before the Lionesses go to the European Championships to defend their title. Joining Jessica to discuss her decision is football writer for the Guardian Suzy Wrack, and sports lecturer at the University of Worcester and professional goalkeeping coach, Dr Julia West. Presenter: Jessica Creighton Producer: Andrea Kidd

e.l.f. Beauty acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode in a massive $1bn deal. e.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin joins David Harper to discuss the landmark acquisition and their hopes for the brand's future.Elsewhere, despite Western sanctions, BBC analysis shows that Russia continues to receive billions of dollars from oil exports. New research suggests that live-streaming piracy could be costing European sports rights holders $28bn. And in Nigeria, the government is cracking down on the spraying of money at parties, which they say is devaluing the currency.

Gerry Adams sued the BBC over a documentary and online article which included allegations that he ordered the murder of a former Sinn Féin official who'd admitted spying for British intelligence. The jury at the High Court in Dublin ruled that he was defamed. Also: The government sells its last stake in the bank formerly known as RBS, 17 years after it was partly nationalised during the financial crisis. And Taylor Swift wins back the music rights to her original recordings.

Reporter Dyane Connor on the outcome of Gerry Adams' defamation case against the BBC.

Gerry Adams has won €100,000 in damages over a BBC story about the murder of a British agent.The former Sinn Féin leader alleged he was defamed in a BBC NI Spotlight programme broadcast in 2016 and an accompanying online article, in which an anonymous contributor alleged he sanctioned the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson.He denies any involvement.Journalist Amanda Ferguson joins Kieran to discuss.

During a Christmas gathering at a renovated 17th-century cottage, four friends experience a series of supernatural events that reveal the dark history of the house in the tale, “Exorcism” from BBC's Ghost Story! | #RetroRadio EP0422Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Extortion” (March 26, 1976)00:47:16.169 = The Whistler, “An Eye For An Eye” (July 09, 1943)01:16:25.109 = Witch's Tale, “Tourists Accommodated” (1931-1938)01:40:33.369 = Word Detective, “Jack O' Lantern” (October 26, 1959)01:43:31.848 = X Minus One, “Junkyard” (February 22, 1956)02:11:39.379 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Time Loser” (1957) ***WD02:35:51.689 = Strange Adventure, “Curse of the Kalahari” (1945)02:39:11.313 = BBC Ghost Story, “Exorcism” (November 05, 1972)04:05:34.629 = Beyond The Green Door, “Tom Dunlevy Wasts' Abandoned Cabin” (1966)04:09:49.578 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD04:24:31.939 = Box 13, “Find Me, Find Death” (April 24, 1949)04:51:02.231 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0422

Today, we look at whether President Donald Trump will be allowed to continue with his tariffs plan.On Wednesday a court put them on hold, saying they're beyond his power, then another court reinstated them pending an appeal.Adam is joined by chief presenter in the US, Caitríona Perry, Americast's Justin Webb, and FT columnist Gillian Tett.And we find out the identity of the man who has been charged with multiple offences after a car hit fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory celebration.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Rufus Gray with Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Como siempre, comenzaremos echando un vistazo a los titulares de actualidad. Empezaremos discutiendo la noticia de que Alemania, Francia, Gran Bretaña y EE. UU. van a levantar la restricción del alcance de 70 km en las armas que proporcionan a Ucrania. Después, conmemoraremos el quinto aniversario de la muerte de George Floyd echando un vistazo al estado actual del movimiento Black Lives Matter. La noticia de ciencia estará dedicada a un estudio que indica que se ha observado a monos secuestrando a crías de otras especies. Y concluiremos la primera parte del programa comentando el Festival de Cine de Cannes, que acabó el pasado sábado. La segunda parte del programa se centrará en el lenguaje y la cultura españolas. La primera conversación incluirá ejemplos del tema de gramática de hoy, Relative pronouns - Que, Quien and Quienes. Para prepararos mejor, podéis refrescaros la memoria sobre este tema leyendo la lección y rellenando los cuestionarios que encontraréis en nuestra página web. En la última conversación de hoy, ilustraremos el uso de un nuevo proverbio español, A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda. Occidente levanta las restricciones de alcance a Ucrania en el uso de armas occidentales EE. UU. conmemora el quinto aniversario del asesinato de George Floyd En Panamá se ha visto a monos secuestrando a crías de otras especies Un director iraní que tiene prohibido hacer cine gana el Festival de Cine de Cannes 2025 Encajes de Almagro: artesanía e identidad Talento español

After a federal court ruled US President Donald Trump's latest tariff levies illegal, his administration have scored a last-minute reprieve. For now, the White House's tariff plan stays in place. But with the legal battle being far from over, we tell you all about the fast changing rules of Trump's trade policy.Elsewhere, we hear why low emission zones in French cities could be banned, and Devina Gupta speaks to Zawadi Mudibo in the Ivory Coast as Africa heralds its new 'super banker'. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

What happens when the subject of your creative practice scares you? Not only that, but what if you're scared, too, of what might happen when you put your work into the world? We speak with physicist and author Adam Becker about his new book, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity, in which he writes about the terrible plans tech billionaires have for the future and why they won't work. Our conversation includes why doubt is a strength, being a planner vs. a pantser, why bringing your body into your practice is important, and why Adam spends time with trees.Adam Becker is a science journalist with a PhD in physics. He is the author, most recently, of More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity. In addition to his books, he has written for the New York Times, the BBC, NPR, Scientific American, New Scientist, Quanta, and many other publications. He lives in California.Adam's first book, What Is Real? Find Adam on Bluesky This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

Wie immer beginnen wir unser Programm mit einem Rückblick auf einige aktuelle Ereignisse. Wir starten mit einer Diskussion darüber, dass Deutschland, Frankreich, Großbritannien und die USA die Reichweitenbeschränkung von 70 km für Waffen, die an die Ukraine geliefert wurden, aufheben wollen. Anschließend werfen wir aus Anlass des fünften Todestages von George Floyd einen Blick auf den aktuellen Stand der „Black Lives Matter“-Bewegung in den USA. In unserer Wissenschafts-Story geht es heute um Kapuzineraffen in Panama, die dabei beobachtet wurden, wie sie Babys von anderen Affenarten entführten. Und wir beenden den ersten Teil des Programms mit einem Gespräch über die Filmfestspiele von Cannes, die letzten Samstag zu Ende gegangen sind. Der zweite Teil des Programms wird sich mit der deutschen Sprache und Kultur beschäftigen. Unser erster Dialog enthält viele Beispiele zum heutigen Grammatikthema – Modal Verbs. Bereiten Sie sich vor und frischen Sie Ihr Gedächtnis auf! Auf unserer Website finden Sie eine Lektion zu diesem Thema und Quizfragen zum Üben. In unserem letzten Dialog werden wir den Gebrauch einer weiteren deutschen Redewendung veranschaulichen – Wieder auf die Beine kommen. Der Westen hebt Reichweitenbeschränkungen für den Einsatz westlicher Waffen in der Ukraine auf Fünfter Jahrestag der Ermordung von George Floyd Kapuzineraffen in Panama entführen Babys anderer Affenarten Iranischer Regisseur mit Berufsverbot gewinnt die Goldene Palme in Cannes Einzigartige Orchesterlandschaft Deutschlands Österreich gewinnt den ESC

As one of the most illustrious rock stars of the sustainability movement, Tim Jackson suggests that we must “f**k the patriarchy” to get beyond capitalism. In his new book, The Care Economy, Jackson argues that our growth-obsessed capitalist economic system is fundamentally dysfunctional, prioritizing wealth accumulation over health and wellbeing. He advocates replacing GDP-focused metrics with care-based economics that emphasizes balance and restoration rather than endless expansion. Jackson critiques how Big Food and Big Pharma profit from making people sick then selling expensive treatments, creating a "false economy." Drawing a dotted line from Bobby Kennedy to RFK Jr., he sees health as the unifying political issue that will enable us to bridge traditional divides. five key takeaways 1. Redefine Prosperity as Health, Not Wealth True prosperity should be measured by health (physical, psychological, and community wellbeing) rather than GDP growth. Jackson argues that endless accumulation undermines the balance necessary for genuine human flourishing.2. The Food-Pharma Industrial Complex is a "False Economy" Big Food creates addictive, unhealthy products that cause chronic disease, then Big Pharma profits from treating symptoms rather than causes. This cycle generates GDP growth while systematically undermining public health.3. Care Work is the Foundation of All Economic Activity The predominantly female-performed labor of caring for children, elderly, and sick people is invisible to traditional economics but essential for society's functioning. This unpaid work must be recognized and valued.4. Individual Solutions Can't Fix Systemic Problems While people can make personal health choices, expecting individuals to overcome an engineered food environment designed to exploit human psychology is unrealistic. Systemic change is required.5. Health Could Unite Across Political Divides Unlike abstract environmental concerns, health is universally relatable and could serve as a rallying point for economic reform that appeals to both working-class and affluent communities.Tim Jackson is an ecological economist and writer. Since 2016 he has been Director of the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP). CUSP is a multidisciplinary research centre which aims to understand the economic, social and political dimensions of sustainable prosperity. Its guiding vision for prosperity is one in which people everywhere have the capability to flourish as human beings—within the ecological and resource constraints of a finite planet. Tim has been at the forefront of international debates on sustainability for three decades and has worked closely with the UK Government, the United Nations, the European Commission, numerous NGOs, private companies and foundations to bring economic and social science research into sustainability. During five years at the Stockholm Environment Institute in the early 1990s, he pioneered the concept of preventative environmental management—a core principle of the circular economy—outlined in his 1996 book Material Concerns: Pollution Profit and Quality of life. From 2004 to 2011 he was Economics Commissioner for the UK Sustainable Development Commission where his work culminated in the publication of his controversial and ground-breaking book Prosperity without Growth (2009/2017) which has subsequently been translated into twenty foreign languages. It was named as a Financial Times ‘book of the year' in 2010 and UnHerd's economics book of the decade in 2019. In 2016, Tim was awarded the Hillary Laureate for exceptional international leadership in sustainability. His book Post Growth—life after capitalism (Polity Press, 2021) won the 2022 Eric Zencey Prize for Economics. His latest book The Care Economy was published in April 2025. Tim holds degrees in mathematics (MA, Cambridge), philosophy (MA, Uni Western Ontario) and physics (PhD, St Andrews). He also holds honorary degrees at the University of Brighton in the UK and the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts, the Academy of Social Sciences and the Belgian Royal Academy of Science. In addition to his academic work, he is an award-winning dramatist with numerous radio-writing credits for the BBC.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to SHIPWRECKED & COMATOSE, an in-depth podcast dedicated to the classic BBC science-fiction sitcom, Red Dwarf.   For 2025, we're really taking the in-depth thing seriously as we take on the Red Dwarf film/special in the Minute Podcast format! Alongside various guests along the way, your regular hosts are unpacking the 2020 film one minute at a time!   In this episode, taking a look at minute 58, Kurt is your host and is joined by a new guest to the podcast: Bubbawheat, the host of Red Who, a podcast about Red Dwarf and Doctor Who.     Host: Kurt North Guest: Bubbawheat Editor: Kurt North   Twitter/BlueSky/Insta: @RedDwarfPod Our network on Twitter/BlueSky: @filmstories Our network on Insta: @filmstoriesmagazineuk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discussed elections in Poland and Romania, Cyber brothel in Berlin, Bee's and more #poland #awakening #spain About my Co-Host:Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation).============What we Discussed: 00:00 What we are discussing in this weeks show 01:25 Mobile Network in Spain Crashed02:50 Israel Vs Palestine03:50 Bees in Serious Decline05:40 The Polish Presidential Elections09:00 The Dead are Voting in Romania13:45 Ai Replacing Coding Engineers15:10 Berlins 1st Cyber Brothel19:50 Google introduces Gemini23:00 Pro's & Cons of Ai24:30 What is Ai for? - answered by Chat GPT26:45 World Bee Day29:00 Do not be afraid of the Bees30:25 I will Listen32:50 Florida bans Flurodide in the Water34:00 The dangers of Cat Scans35:45 Tropical Rain Forest Lost38:35 Garlic in Your Nose40:10 BBC whistle-blower about protecting Israel41:45 MAID is Legalised Genocide47:00 You are not a Failure47:50 High Impact Countries on the Environment52:50 Uk woman's heart taken in Turkey without husbands knowledge55:35 Is Harvard corrupt?====================How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/===============Donations ⁠⁠ https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ ⁠⁠------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------

Today, we discuss the new aid distrubition model in Gaza and why the EU's top diplomat has gone further in criticising Israeli strikes and aid distribution.The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet joins Adam in the studio to discuss the video footage of chaotic scenes at an aid distribution centre in Rafah. They discuss the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and vice president of the European Commission Kaja Kallas' criticism of Israel. And there's a fortnight to go until the spending review. Sir Mark Rowley, head of the Metropolitan Police, has been on the radio lobbying the Chancellor for more cash. BBC political correspondent Alex Forsyth is on the line with a politics wrap-up.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

An old friend returns to the Conflicted Community for a chat about his home country of Yemen. Yes, you guessed it, it's the irrepressible Baraa Shiban… Thomas and Baraa once again discuss the complex and evolving situation in Yemen, focusing on the impact of U.S. administrations, the role of the Houthis, and the broader regional dynamics in the Middle East. The impact of the new Trump administration has entirely changed the situation on the ground there, while increased sanctions and strikes from Israel have seen the humanitarian crisis deepen. The pair also talk about the implications of Houthi actions on regional stability, whether their attacks on Red Sea shipping and Israel will continue, and just what the ceasefire negotiations with the Trump administration mean.  To listen to the full episode, you'll need to subscribe to the Conflicted Community. And don't forget, subscribers can also join our Conflicted Community chatroom, where you can interact with fellow dearest listeners, discuss episodes past and future, get exclusive messages from Thomas and Aimen, ask future Q&A questions and so much more. All the information you need to sign up is on this link: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Conflicted is proudly made by Message Heard, a full-stack podcast production agency which uses its extensive expertise to make its own shows such as Conflicted, shows for commissioners such as the BBC, Spotify and Al Jazeera, and powerfully effective podcasts for other companies too. If you'd like to find out how we can help get your organisation's message heard, visit messageheard.com or drop an email to hello@messageheard.com! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Kaan online weight loss coach and founder of the Minimalist Method. He helps driven Muslim men with growth mindset, struggling for time to lose at least 10kg in 12 weeks without any exercise or giving up rice, curry, kebabs or any other cultural foods. In the last three years, he has helped over 300 Muslim men and amassed over 122 5 star google reviews. He's been featured on the BBC, Islam Channel, British Muslim TV and many other places because of his unique Minimalist approach and the concept of ‘Food Taqwa' His goal is to help a thousand growth minded Muslim men a year and change the health status of the Muslim community, so they can become the best version of themselves, achieve their full potential and live their best lives. His approach is a practical and sustainable solution combining mindset, behaviour change coaching using elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, NLP combined with nutrition education and our unique process called ‘Food Taqwa' Website: https://kaanfitness.co.uk Free Training: https://kaanfitness.co.uk/food%20taqwa Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamkaan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitdadlifemastery/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitdadlifemastery PLEASE SUPPORT THE MAD MAMLUKS: Please support us on https://Patreon.com/themadmamluks You can also support us on PayPal https://themadmamluks.com/donate VISIT OUR SOCIALS FOR MORE DISCUSSIONS: Twitter https://twitter.com/TheMadMamluks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themadmamluks/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@themadmamluks SIM: https://x.com/ImranMuneerTMM  MORT: https://www.tiktok.com/@morttmm Harry: https://x.com/MrHarry198 Twitter: ----------- #palestine #palestineisrael #gaza #genocide #themadmamluks #podcast #honesty #oppression #israel #oud #syria #syriancivilwar

Why is a cute Star Wars fan website now redirecting to the CIA? How come Cambodia has become the world's hotspot for scam call centres? And can a WhatsApp image really drain your bank account with a single download, or is it just a load of hacker hokum?All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Allan Liska.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:How I found a Star Wars website made by the CIA - Ciro Santilli on YouTube.How the CIA failed Iranian informants in its secret war with Tehran - Reuters.Isis and al-Qaeda sending coded messages through eBay, pornography and Reddit - Independent.Games Without Frontiers: Investigating Video Games as a Covert Channel - IEEE.General David Petraeus used clever Gmail trick during affair - Network World.Cambodia is home to world's most powerful criminal network: report - SCMP.How to protect yourself from suspicious messages and scams- WhatsApp.Is WhatsApp Safe? Tips for Staying Secure - WhatsApp.Hacked on WhatsApp – how to stay safe when using the messaging app - BBC.Just a GIF Image Could Have Hacked Your Android Phone Using WhatsApp - The Hacker News.Kon-Tiki: The Epic Raft Journey Across the Pacific - YouTube.Still Standing with Jonny Harris - CBC.Niki de Saint Phalle & Jean Tinguely - Myths & Machines - Hauser & Wirth.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Vanta– Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!

How did a famine in the 1980s spark a global movement, and what role did music and media play in this humanitarian effort? Join us as Merry and Cathy dive deep with filmmakers Chip Duncan and Salim Amin into their documentary, Stand Together as One: The Famine, The Music, The Impact.  Discover the untold stories behind iconic initiatives like the song "We Are the World", Band Aid and Live Aid, and explore the powerful legacy of Mohammed Amin, whose groundbreaking photojournalism changed the world. Chip and Salim reveal the behind-the-scenes challenges of their film, the ethical nuances of visual storytelling, and the enduring influence of compassion-driven journalism.  Get ready for an inspiring journey through history, art, and activism that underscores the importance of unity in tackling global issues. Tune in to reflect on your own potential to make a difference.Salim Amin's bio:From humble roots in a small shop in Dar es Salaam, Salim's father Mohamed Amin began Camerapix in 1963. With the instincts of a warrior and the heart of a leader, Mohamed Amin built Camerapix into a sustainable, world class organization covering news, features and producing documentaries with a variety of global networks including the BBC, NBC and Reuters. Today, Salim has continued that tradition by helping educate Africa's youth through the Mohamed Amin Foundation and as a founder of Africa 24 Media, a media platform that was dedicated to positive stories about the culture and history of Africa.Recognized in 2007 as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Salim's leadership has been rewarded. Today, Camerapix works in collaboration with production partners throughout Africa, Britain, Europe, Asia and the United States. New African Magazine has recognized Salim as one of the top “100 Most Influential Africans” and has named Salim among their “Top 50 Under 50.” Salim was one of only 150 global leaders invited to President Obama's 2010 summit on Presidential Entrepreneurship in Washington DC.Salim's work as a producer includes the internationally acclaimed feature documentary Mo & Me, the One.org production of Revisiting Korem, and executive producing the award-winning documentary The Sound Man. As an on-camera host and producer, Salim achieved acclaim across the Continent for his production of more than 150 episodes of The Scoop, a weekly half hour series featuring Africa's foremost voices in art, culture and finance. At it's peak, The Scoop reached more than 300 million viewers weekly in broadcast and online viewership.Salim published his first book in 2019 titled KENYA: Through My Father's Eyes, a coffee-table book showcasing his father's unique images of Kenya. It is also the first historical book on Africa incorporating Augmented Reality with 12 videos embedded in the pages of the book.Since 2020 Salim has been documenting and preserving Kenya's history through interviews and features, and working on the construction of Kenya's largest history Museum. He refers to his work as a “conservation of history”.In 2024, together with production partner Chip Duncan, Salim co-produced the multi-award-winning documentary Stand Together As One: The Famine. The Music. The Impact to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the great Ethiopian Famine and We Are The World, Band Aid and Live Aid.Connect with Salim and Chip:Salim's Instagram: @salimcamerapixtvWebsite: https://artsandculture.google.com/pocketgallery/Thank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.us. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

Who will defend Europe? The answer should be obvious: Europe should be able to defend itself. Yet, for decades, most of the continent enjoyed a defence holiday, outsourcing protection to the United States while banking an increasingly illusory ‘peace dividend'. Now, after three decades of reducing armed forces and drawing down defence industries, Europe finds itself close to unprotected—while Russia is intent on continuing its war of expansion, and the US is distracted and divided. In Who Will Defend Europe?: An Awakened Russia and a Sleeping Continent (Hurst & Co., 2024), Keir Giles lays out the stark choices facing leaders and societies as they confront the return of war in Europe. He explains how the West's unwillingness to confront Russia has nurtured the threat, and that Putin's ambition puts the whole continent at risk. He assesses the role and deficiencies of NATO as a guarantor of hard security, and whether the EU or coalitions of the willing can fill the gap. Above all, Giles emphasises the need for new leadership in defence of the free world after the US has stepped aside— and warns that the UK's brief moment of setting the pace for Europe has already been squandered. Keir Giles has advised governments worldwide on the Russian threat. A senior fellow with Chatham House's Russia and Eurasia Programme, and Director of the Conflict Studies Research Centre, he is a regular commentator for the BBC and international media. His prescient books include What Deters Russia and Moscow Rules. 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

Over the past 40 years, more people have been delaying retirement and working longer. Keeping a job is one thing, but changing jobs becomes harder as you get older. And nearly a quarter of workers aged 50 and over plan to look for a new job this year. Later, our BBC colleagues gain rare access to the facility of a company said to make the world's most advanced microchips.

Today, a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car crashed into fans during a parade to celebrate Liverpool's title victory. The 53 year old from West Derby, in Liverpool, has also been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs and dangerous driving offences. 50 people were treated in hospital after the incident - but police say those remaining in hospital are all in a stable condition. How was this able to happen? Adam speaks to BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent and long time home affairs correspondent Tom Symonds. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren and Chris Flynn with Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

By most popular accounts, the universe started with a bang some 13.8 billion years ago. But what happened before the Big Bang? And how do we know it happened at all? Cosmologist Niayesh Afshordi and science communicator Phil Halper offer a tour of the peculiar possibilities: bouncing and cyclic universes, time loops, creations from nothing, multiverses, black hole births, string theories, and holograms. Incorporating insights from Afshordi's cutting-edge research and Halper's original interviews with scientists like Stephen Hawking, Roger Penrose, and Alan Guth, Afshordi and Halper compare these models for the origin of our origins, showing each theory's strengths and weaknesses and explaining new attempts to test these notions. But most of all, Afshordi and Halper show that this search is filled with wonder, discovery, and community—all essential for remembering a forgotten cosmic past. Niayesh Afshordi is professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Waterloo and associate faculty at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Ontario, Canada. His prize-winning research focuses on competing models for the early universe, dark energy, dark matter, black holes, holography, and gravitational waves. Phil Halper is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a science popularizer. He is the creator of the popular YouTube series Before the Big Bang, which has had several million views. His astronomy images have been featured in major media outlets including The Washington Post, the BBC, and The Guardian, and he has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Over the past 40 years, more people have been delaying retirement and working longer. Keeping a job is one thing, but changing jobs becomes harder as you get older. And nearly a quarter of workers aged 50 and over plan to look for a new job this year. Later, our BBC colleagues gain rare access to the facility of a company said to make the world's most advanced microchips.

Rupert speaks with physicist, engineer and inventor of the microprocessor, Federico Faggin. The conversation is moderated by speaker, author and BBC broadcaster, Simon Mundie. The episode includes topics such as why the ultimate science is the science of consciousness and how the scientific community is waking up to this understanding, how the divide between science and spirituality is completely artificial, and how we can use AI in the pursuit of truth and love. They also discuss why the real point of interest is the hard problem of matter, not the hard problem of consciousness, and they explore various aspects of quantum and classical physics and compare views on whether free will is an illusion.  

What do you do with your waste if you live somewhere that doesn't have the infrastructure to deal with it? Turns out there are some really simple solutions. Presenter Myra Anubi is in Malawi where she meets the cafe owner in the capital Lilongwe who has set up a recycling hub as well as the women making valuable compost from food scraps and animal dung. Plus Myra visits the Kibébé workshop in the Dzaleka refugee camp where refugees are finding employment and meaning by turning used materials into clothing and toys.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Richard Kenny Malawi producer: Marie Segula Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Hal Haines(Image:Norah Baziwell and her team of compost makers in Lilongwe, BBC)

For the last two years, the civil war in Sudan, the largest contemporary war in Africa, has ripped the country apart. As Beverly Ochieng, Wedaeli Chibelushi, and Natasha Booty report at the BBC, “The war, which continues to this day, has claimed more than 150,000 lives. And in what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis, about 12 million people have been forced to flee their homes. There is evidence of genocide in the western region of Darfur, where residents say they have been targeted by fighters based on their ethnicity.”In the latest installment of Solidarity Without Exception, we examine the roots of Sudan's social and humanitarian crisis today, the domestic and international dimensions of the political revolution that swept Sudan in 2019, which led to the overthrow of Omar Al-Bashir, and the violent counterrevolution that, since 2023, has been led by two military factions (and their international allies), deepening the oppression of the Sudanese people and enabling genocidal actions by said military forces. Cohost Blanca Missé speaks with: Nisrin Elamin, assistant professor of African studies and anthropology at the University of Toronto and a member of the Sudan Solidarity Collective, who is currently writing a book on Gulf Arab capital accumulation and land dispossession in central Sudan; and Ibrahim Alhaj Abdelmajeed Alduma, a Virginia-based human rights advocate for Sudan and a communication and disinformation specialist with years of experience working in NGOs with a focus on community development, youth capacity building, and strengthening the role and impact of civil society institutions.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcastAudio Post-Production: Alina NehlichMusic Credits: Venticinque Aprile (“Bella Ciao” Orchestral Cover) by Savfk |https://www.youtube.com/savfkmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Simon Jack, the BBC's business editor, speaks to Matt Garman, chief executive of Amazon Web Services - part of the retail giant Amazon, and the world's largest cloud computing company.Mr Garman started his career at AWS as an intern, and has risen to oversee a global network of huge data centres, providing IT resources for businesses worldwide. In this conversation, he shares his vision for the future of big tech through cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and the potential for economic growth and opportunity he believes they hold.He also sets out his support for the role for nuclear technology in powering the data centres at that sit at the heart of big tech - and the risks of over-regulation, dismissing claims that the industry is uncompetitive and dominated by huge corporations such as his. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Simon Jack Producers: Lucy Sheppard, Viv Jones Editor: Richard Fenton-SmithGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

The big stories from across the continent and the African perspective on major global stories. Africa Daily has now closed. You will get Focus on Africa episodes here this week. For future episodes, search for Focus on Africa, wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

Known to many as Kayleigh in Peter Kay's Car Share, Sian Gibson joins Kylie Pentelow to discuss her hit BBC comedy The Power of Parker which returns for a second series this week. Sian co-wrote and stars in the series as Kath, a mobile hairdresser by trade and the devoted mistress of her sister's husband. Set around the fortunes of the Parker family's electrical shop in 1990s Stockport, the next instalment sees a shift of power between the trio of Kath, her sister Diane and the object of their affection, Martin Parker.If you open the website for online retailer Shein, a pop-up immediately appears offering a ‘special deal' just for you. But are these savings what they seem? Yesterday the EU told the Chinese fast-fashion website that these discounts, as well as other pressure-selling tactics on its website, infringe EU consumer law and they've given Shein one month to respond or face fines. Mitch Labiak, senior business journalist for the BBC, explains more.Argentinian author Agustina Bazterrica's novel Tender is the Flesh became a worldwide sensation, with sales of over half a million copies in the English translation alone. She talks about her most recent novel, The Unworthy, which is set post-climate apocalypse in a walled sanctuary known as the Sacred Sisterhood. But is it a refuge from the disease and violence that exist outside its walls or a dangerous prison for the women who live there?Announcements of cuts to foreign aid this year from both the UK government and US government, amongst others, have left many organisations facing funding issues and putting their programmes at risk. As humanitarian crises continue across the world, including in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, with many vulnerable people suffering including women and girls, the need to provide aid remains as high as ever. Dr Helen Pankhurst, Senior Advisor on Gender Equality for Care International UK, and Sofia Calltrop, the UN Women Chief of Humanitarian Aid, discuss the effects of these cuts on women and girls globally and the importance of gender equality programming.Since Labour has come to power, there's been a number of issues that have divided the party. From tax rises to whether it should be a two or three-child benefit cap, the tension has been tangible. And with accusations of briefings against female cabinet ministers, what impact is this Labour in-fighting having on women in the party? We spoke to chief political commentator for the I paper, Kitty Donaldson, and UK politics commentator for Bloomberg, Rosa Prince.Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Kirsty Starkey

Tally Koren arrived in London with 1 suitcase and a dream in the late 90th, and against all odds became an international Singer - Songwriter. Despite family objections and countless music business rejections, what kept her going was, turning every minus to plus, taking every refusal to become better, and every hard situation to do something good to herself and others.Her turning point to fulfil her childhood dreams and to become a singer happened at the age of 26, while she was in a very un-happy marriage.A singing teacher immediately recognised her talent and thought that her low voice is reminding of Karen carpenter.In 2007 Tally made the decision to make her first album and not to wait for the record company.Despite one of the top radios plugger telling her that she doesn't have a chance to make it nationally being over 40. She made the choice to listen to the words of her song “Beauty of The Duty “saying “the only thing that holds you back is you”. Her song became a National success on the BBC radio 3 weeks later. Many of my other singles been playlisted with over 1000 radio stations in the UK and around the world.Performances include: the Royal Albert Hall, The National Arboretum, The Belgrade Theatre, Pizza on the Park, Pizza Express, The JW3, Electric Carousel, The Soho Revue Bar, the Forum (Kentish Town), Tate Britain to Celebrate William Blake's birthday,The House of Lords, opening a football match at the MK Dons Stadium.Music in Films: “Rotten Fruit” Windmills of Your Mind, and Man Who Sold the World.TV advert for Bell Atlantic, USA phone company.Her purpose in life is to inspire people to do what they love.“For me, Free Will is not just a song - it's a journey about resilience, commitment, and my life purpose to inspire people to make the best choices in life, have the courage to go for their dreams, never give up, and take every rejection to become better.”Find Tally Koren on all social media platforms @tallykorenGet your Jumpstart Journal here: http://subscribepage.io/YCauoKWork with me: www.karaleighgarrison.com/coaching

We kick off our Tuesday by welcoming and thanking Sabrina Ambra from the News Junkie, who pulled a double-shift so she could fill in for a vacationing Jack. We talk about our long Memorial Day weekend (thanks, Sabby!) before catching up on the latest headlines during JCS News. We then talk about the holiday weekend box office before reviewing listener Alex Dowman's choice for 'Whatd'ya Do That's New.' Next, it's the 'slap heard around the world' after the wife of the president of France shoved him in the face. Jim, Deborah and Sabrina then discuss a BBC article about children severing ties with family, and took phone calls from listeners. Trivia's next before we talk about Dolly Parton expanding her food brand to include frozen food. Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth is next for 'It's Only Money' to talk about the probability you can control and Trusts, Wills and Control from beyond the grave, as well as an upcoming event at The Rising Tide Tap and Table in Port Canaveral in late June. We wrap it up with 'You Heard It Here First' and our list of thank you's before calling it a day.

Einstein's general theory of relativity, plus some reasonable assumptions about the universe and what it's made of, has a remarkable implication: that as we trace cosmic evolution into the far past, we ultimately hit a singularity of infinite density and curvature, the Big Bang. Did that really happen? Einstein's theory is classical, after all, and the world is quantum. And whose to say what assumptions are reasonable? Niayesh Afshordi and Phil Halper have written a new book, Battle of the Big Bang: The New Tales of Our Cosmic Origins, that surveys all of the mind-bending possibilities.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/05/26/316-niayesh-afshordi-and-phil-halper-on-the-big-bang-and-before/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Niayesh Afshordi received a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Princeton University. He is currently a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Waterloo, and associate faculty in the cosmology and gravitation group at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.Web sitePerimeter web pageWaterloo web pageGoogle scholar publicationsPhil Halper is a science communicator and a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. His astronomy images have been featured in major media outlets including The Washington Post, the BBC, and The Guardian, and he has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals.YouTube channel (Skydivephil)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded live at Hay Festival, Adam and Alex look at whether President Trump has changed his mind about President Putin and how politician's use statistics. Plus, Newscast continues trying to work out if the goverment's change of policy on winter fuel allowance counts as a U-Turn. They are joined by Anne Applebaum, journalist, historian and author of Autocracy Inc, Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter statistician and author of The Art of Uncertainty, and comedian and broadcaster Marcus Brigstocke. If you want to come and see an episode of Newscast recorded live you can find us at Crossed Wires on the 4th July, Latitude on the 24th July, and at the Edinburgh Fringe from the 4th August!You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth. It was made by Anna Harris. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.Huge thanks to the BBC team at Hay, as well as Chris the festival organisers.