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Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday Papers are Ailbhe Smyth, Activist and Campaigner, Oísin Coghlan, Public Policy Advisor, Scott Lucas, Professor of U.S. and International Politics, the Clinton Institute at UCD, and, Sinéad McSweeney, Former Global Head of Public Policy at Twitter.

Will Pope Leo continue the Catholic Church's work on fighting global warming? And how influential might he be? Graihagh Jackson investigates.Guests: Christiana Zenner, Associate Professor of Theology, Science and Ethics in the Department of Theology at Fordham University. Author of the forthcoming "Beyond Laudato Si" Dr Adil Najam, President of WWF International, and Professor of International Relations and of Earth and Environment at the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston UniversityProducer: Beth Timmins Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown Sounds Engineers: Dave O'Neil and David Crackles Editor: Simon WattsIf you have a question, email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com or leave a WhatsApp message at + 44 8000 321 721

Leaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories; weaving together the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership.ABOUT THIS EPISODEI had the pleasure of meeting Nick through a mutual colleague, Thurstine Basset. Together they were writing a book entitled ‘Trauma, Abandonment and Privilege' and invited me to contribute something of my own experience. I was delighted to be asked by Nick to review his most recent book, edited by him, and released in April 2025, The Un-Making Of Them - Clinical Reflections on the Boarding School Syndrome.In our conversation Nick offers valuable insights into:Why understanding our emotions is so important in our lives and leadership; The existential dynamics of power and vulnerability, and their relevance and importance to leadership; How dissociation disconnecting from ourselves and our environment - has become the engine of the modern world;The importance of learning about what transference is and group dynamics in leading, coaching, mentoring and facilitation.Nick's Three Key Encouragements to Leaders - taken from three principles given to Nick by the NHS to help with managing osteoarthritis: Understand your feelings: who you are, so your emotions can guide you rather than your feelings govern you;Exercise: practise new ways of being and behaviour;‘Lose weight': notice and let go of those things that are no longer serving you in order to be lighter, and to lighten what you are carrying.To Contact Nick:Woundedleadersco.ukBoardingschoolsurvivors.co.ukGenderpsychology.comAbout NickNick Duffell has a degree in Sanskrit from Oxford and is a psychotherapist, psychohistorian and author. His first book, 'The Making of Them: the British Attitude to Children and the Boarding School System' received wide critical acclaim, including endorsements by the British Medical Journal and John Le Carré. Here he set out his pioneering research in group therapy with ‘boarding school survivors,' as he provocatively named adult ex-boarders. Nick co-founded the Centre for Gender Psychology and co-authored 'Sex, Love and the Danger of Intimacy.' A contributor to the University of Surrey Human Potential Group's 'Dictionary of Personal Development' and to many psychological journals, Nick is committed to the development of psychohistory as a tool for understanding current world problems. He is particularly interested in promoting a Depth-Psychology perspective of issues which affect our public life very deeply, such as identity and emotions, fear and vulnerability, but about which political commentators currently lack the means to properly address. His books include ‘Wounded Leaders: British Elitism and the Entitlement Illusion - a Psychohistory,' 2014, and ‘The SIMPOL Solution: solving global problems could be easier than we think' with John Bunzl. He contributed chapters to ‘The Political Self,' (Karnac 2016) and to ‘Humanistic Psychology: Current Trends, Future Prospects', (Routledge 2017). He has recently worked on an experimental project at UCL to use VR technology in the treatment of developmental trauma, and his latest book 'The Un-Making of Them: Clinical Reflections on Boarding School Syndrome' is published by Routledge in April...

In this week's episode of the Cannabis News show, we cover major headlines and developments from around the world: Macky shares the story of Hannah Deacon, the devoted mother who played a vital role in changing UK cannabis laws, and whose passing has sparked widespread tributes. (BBC News) He also covers the case of a former Ryanair pilot charged in connection with a €10 million cannabis seizure, and a cannabis grower in Grimsby who jumped from a window during a police raid. John reports on the Nebraska Attorney General's push to block medical marijuana legislation, applying pressure on lawmakers to resist reform. He also dives into the current state of cannabis use in community cancer care, exploring its medical role and potential benefits. Join us for informed discussion, industry updates, and expert insights into how cannabis news is evolving globally. Come and join in the discussion about any of these news articles on our cannabis growing forum, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links.  Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! I hope you enjoy this episode.

Aóntu submitted a bill in the Dáil last week calling for voting rights in Presidential elections to be extended to Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland.Independent MP in North Down Alex Easton has suggested that those living in Northern Ireland who wish to vote in Irish Presidential elections should "move to the Republic of Ireland and take up residency there".So, does he have a point or not? Should those in the North be allowed to vote in the Irish Presidential Election?Emma De Souza, Writer, Campaigner and Spokesperson for votingrights.ie and Jim Wells, former DUP Health Minister, join Kieran to discuss.

During financial literacy month, we let you know how you can help your kids get more knowledge of the world of money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first of our mid-week podcasts that will be published in the lead up to the election features two figures on opposite ends of the political scale. First up, a Senate candidate from the Victorian Socialists, Jordan Van Den Lamb, better known by his online persona Purple Pingers. Jordan is in the headlines again this week after Anthony Albanese had a shot at him because he is encouraging people in Victoria to squat in empty houses in response to the housing crisis. He's got some rather radical ideas and he does represent the fringe in Australian politics, but as we know in Australian politics, sometimes the fringe even gets a start. The second interview you'll hear is with more of an establishment figure in politics. He's an American named Kyle Middleton. He worked on the Kamala Harris campaign in the last US presidential election and has a lot of interesting insights about what went wrong and what could have been done differently. We chat about how the American political system differs to the Australian political system, but also how the American system is heavily influencing the current Australian federal election campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first episode of a two-part special from The Underground Podcast, hosts Kate and Phil dig into the root of the industry's biggest environmental pivot—going peat free. With decades of dependency on this “gold standard” of growing media, why is it now so crucial to leave peat behind? And why is it proving so hard to replace?From the carbon cost of extraction to the slow regeneration of peatlands, this episode explores the environmental urgency driving the move away from peat. But this is no simple switch. Through conversations with leading scientists, manufacturers, campaigners, and trade leaders, we uncover what made peat so effective—and why sustainable alternatives must work harder to match its performance.Whether you're a professional grower, a home gardener, or simply peat-curious, this episode lays the groundwork for understanding what's at stake and what's next in this growing media revolution. Episode 2 will pick up the trail, delving into the practical realities of making peat-free work.Featuring:Elaine Gotts – Research & Development Scientist, Levington / Evergreen Garden CareSimon Blackhurst – Horticulture ConsultantWill Scott – Team Leader, Heart of Eden (AHS Limited)Jane Hartley – Brand Portfolio Manager, Evergreen Garden CareSteve Harper – Chair, Responsible Sourcing Scheme & Managing Director, Southern TridentSally Nex – Environmental Gardener & Campaigner, Peat-Free PartnershipFran Barnes – Chief Executive, Horticultural Trades AssociationJane Lawler – Marketing Consultant & HTA Board MemberDan Durston – National Sales Director, Durston'sToby Thomas – Managing Director, RocketGro

The driver licensing system may be in for a government overhaul. Under proposals released yesterday, the practical driving test for a full licence will go, and fewer eyesight tests will be needed. A clean record would be needed for restricted drivers to gain to their full licence, the demerit threshold for learner and restricted drivers would fall to 50, and there'd be zero alcohol limits for learner and restricted drivers of any age. Road Safety Campaigner Greg Murphy joins the show to discuss the changes. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Looted riches: Congo's minerals, regional power, and global complicity- Christian Rumu, Amnesty International's Senior Campaigner for DRC by Radio Islam

biotech firm has successfully brought back a species of wolf from extinction. Is it a marvel of modern science or a worrying example of scientists 'playing God'? Frank spoke to animal rights campaigner Andrew Goti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 25th was National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, a time to educate and push for inclusion. In an earlier podcast, we spoke to Manar Ben Tahayekt. In this episode, we hear from Joshua Downey, who was born with Cerebral Palsy and Dyspraxia. Through his podcast he is sharing his story and encouraging conversations around disabilities. It's called ‘The JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast' and, even though Josh lives in Switzerland, in recent months it has featured a significant number of Gibraltarians, including fellow campaigners, people with disabilities and MPs. You can also connect with Josh on Facebook and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extended Frontline conversation anti-Putin campaigner, Sir Bill Browder, discusses the latest developments in Ukraine and the diplomatic efforts to bring peace.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch moreRead more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat with the Campaigner and Journalist Sam Carlisle about becoming a mum to her daughter Elvi who has a disability, we chatted about our work careers and how we have worked together in the past, we chatted about disability representation in the media and also about attitudes and stigma faced by people with a disability and public attitudes.

Chat with disability campaigner Thomas Ramsey.

Discussing the issue of loneliness with campaigner for the elderly Paddy O'Brien Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor McCauley, Northern Correspondent, reports that the man who led the campaign for a public inquiry into the Omagh bombing has been giving evidence to it this morning.

ADAM PEARSON is an award-winning disability rights campaigner, actor, presenter and speaker. Adam was nominated as UK Documentary Presenter of the Year at the 2016 Grierson Awards. As an actor, Adam appeared in the BAFTA-nominated film, UNDER THE SKIN, directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Scarlett Johansson. He also played himself in the independent feature, DRIB, which premiered at SXSW in 2017. Adam plays the lead role in CHAINED FOR LIFE which has been released theatrically in the UK and and US as well as being shown at film festivals around the world. Of his performance, The New York Times described him as "an actor of great charm." His latest film, A DIFFERENT MAN, in which he co stars with Sebastian Stan will be distributed by A24 in 2024. Adam has presented the critically-acclaimed documentaries HORIZON: MY AMAZING TWIN (BBC Two), ADAM PEARSON: FREAK SHOW (BBC Three), THE UGLY FACE OF DISABILITY HATE CRIME  (BBC Three) and EUGENICS: SCIENCES GREATEST SCANDAL (BBC Four).  Adam has spoken at a number of events for companies and organisations such as the World Health Innovation Summit, Public Service & Criminology Conference and British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. He has also given a TEDx talk. He is also an ambassador for The Prince's Trust, Changing Faces and Us In A Bus. He also won a RADAR Award and a Diana Award for his campaigning work. Adam was named in The Shaw Trust's Disability Power 100 List of 2020, a list of the UK's most influential disabled people.

Stance visits London to explore the Tate Gallery show The 80s: Photographing Britain with campaigner Marc Thompson. The exhibition examines how photographers used the camera to respond to the seismic social, political, and economic shifts of the era, including the rise of Thatcherism, race uprisings, and the AIDS epidemic. It highlights photography as a vital tool for social representation, cultural celebration, and artistic experimentation, spanning landscapes, self-portraiture, and social documentary during this pivotal and highly creative period. Marc Thompson, a Brixton-born cultural leader and prominent British campaigner with over three decades of experience in HIV activism and education, joins Chrystal for a tour of Tate Britain. Together, they engage with the works of photographers such as Ajamu X and Rotimi Fani-Kayode, discussing the legacy of Black queer voices in shaping modern Britain, the cultural significance of Brixton as a hub for activism, creativity and nightclubs, and the ongoing fight for healthcare equity faced by marginalized communities today. If you like what you heard, please write us a review and check out more of our work at stancepodcast.com and all podcasting apps @stancepodcast This podcast was produced by Etay Zwick. Referenced In This Podcast & Show Notes Mark Thompson Linktree Marc Thompson IG London HIV Prevention Resident Survey Black & Gay Back InBlack & Gay Back In The Day IGThe Day Black & Gay Back In The Day Podcast Lost Spaces Podcast - Queer Nation (with Marc Thompson)  PrEPster Love Tank Black Health Matters Do It London - HIV Prevention Interview with Marc Thompson in London Friend  Article about Marc Thompson in The Voice We Were Always Here Podcast hosted by Marc Thompson Tate Britian The 80s: Photographing Britain at the Tate Artists include: Online Gallery of Rotimi Fani-Kayode's Photography Black British Artists 1980s Archive Pogus Caesar  Martin Parr's Ajamu X's website Dave Lewis's website  Susanne Roden Anna Fox's website Derek Bishton's website Jason Evans website  Reflections of the Black Experience: Brixton Art Gallery, 1986. PV Card, Poster, Catalogue, Time Out, Echoes & LAM Reviews A Review of an exhibition of Rotimi Fani-Kayode's work  

A disabilities campaigner has said that “healthy land and sports go hand in hand,” and that greater access to sports activities should be made available to people living with a disability.Jitske Visser, who has represented the Netherlands in wheelchair basketball at five Summer Paralympic Games, winning four medals including two golds, was named as a Sport4Land Champion by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) at a global meeting in Riyadh on Saturday.As one of four Champions, she will work to highlight the importance of restoring degraded land.According to UNCCD, globally the equivalent of four football pitches of healthy land is lost every second.Martin Samaan asked Jitske Visser about her work as a campaigner for people with disabilities.

Following the conclusion of the 2024 General Election, there will be a massive change of the guard as regards to TDs. Leaving are the Haugheys, Cowens, Coveneys, and MacSharrys amongst others – stalwarts of Dáil life.Joining Kieran to discuss this phenomenon is Fergus Finlay, former Labour Party Adviser, Campaigner, and Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

A health campaigner says West Coast's biggest hospital came close to having to shut its emergency department this weekend because of staff shortages. Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Alexa Cook.

Plodcast host Fergus walks with campaigner Guy Shrubsole in the Chilterns' woodlands that inspired Roald Dahl's famous children's book: Danny Champion of the World. And rather like Roald Dahl's characters, Guy uses the issue of pheasant shooting to challenge conventional ideas of how land is owned and managed in Britain today and suggests that things need to change if our wildlife and wild habitats are to survive. Guy's book, The Lie of the Land is out now and is published by William Collins. The Countryfile Magazine Plodcast is the Publishers Podcast Awards Special Interest Podcast of the Year 2024 and the PPA Podcast of the Year 2022. If you've enjoyed the plodcast, don't forget to leave likes and positive reviews. Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: theplodcast@countryfile.com. If your letter, email or message is read out on the show, you could WIN a Plodcast Postbag prize of a wildlife- or countryside-themed book chosen by the team. The Plodcast is produced by Jack Bateman and Lewis Dobbs. The theme music was written and performed by Blair Dunlop. Visit the Countryfile Magazine website: countryfile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having experienced familial abuse which started as an infant and continued thoughout her childhood, Fay has spent many years researching and training herself to understand the trauma she has been through, and the effects from it that she continues to face day to day. Here she shares with you some of her story and what she has learnt.To connect with Fay:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faybrown_projectsnowball.org_?igsh=MW56Z2ZicGM4OGMzbQX fka Twitter: https://x.com/AutonomyCounsel?t=Lm5_CuFlglw08Eg4Y5g-cg&s=09YouTube: https://youtube.com/@faybrown?si=4fmq-2QrwdDeRgGVFay Brown 47yrs navigating the longevity of childhood adverse experiencing, Infantile to adulthood CSA & abuse survivor, Married 31yrs, with 2 amazing adult children, Campaigner for awareness of Autopaedophilia / POCD & other survivor conditions, rapeculture of victim's survival, education of survivor conditions & prevention science / empathy. 16yrs experienced Person-Centred Counsellor specialising in trauma processing, Founder of the charity projectsnowball.org (supporting those affected by paedophilia, CSA or Incest), Author "How I Became A Person" (free ecopy & resources available) Autonomycounselling@outlook.com Lead facilitator helpusdefend.com NOMAP support group,Board of directors prostasia.org To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Dave Sweeney has spent much of his life campaigning against the use of nuclear materials. For his efforts working with a group of colleagues at ICAN - the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons - he won a Nobel Peace Price in 2017.This is a story of the work he has done. For those curious about the history and risks of nuclear and to better understand some of the debate that is going on right now around nuclear energy, this is an episode worth listening to. This is a "In Case You Missed It Episode" (#ICYMI). We recorded this episode back in 2019.ChangeMakers 2024 is supported by the Civic Power Fund and work with the UCL Policy Lab. This year they are supporting ChangeMakers to bring together a collection of Chats filled with extraordinary ideas and everyday experience to understand how we can change the world, www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/ucl-policy-lab and www.civicpower.org.uk/.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)On Facebook, Instagram, Threads - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/On X/Twitter - @changemakers99 or @amandatattsOn LinkedIn - Amanda.Tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samira Ahmed is live from the Booker Prize 2024 ceremony. As well as hearing from the six shortlisted authors, Samira speaks to judges novelist Sara Collins and musician Nitin Sawhney. Campaigner for social justice Baroness Lola Young talks about the transformative power of literature. Chair of judges, artist and writer Edmund de Waal announces the winner of this prestigious award for fiction.Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Claire Bartleet

COP29 kicks off today with more than 100 world leaders expected to travel to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. We look ahead to what COP29 might bring with George Monbiot, Environmental Journalist and Campaigner.

In this week's episode, we embark on a powerful conversation with Jon Salmon, a social impact consultant and mental health campaigner, who has dedicated his life to breaking down barriers in mental health and inspiring hope. Jon's story takes us from London's winter challenges to the sunny shores of Cape Town, where he finds moments of peace and connection with family. He opens up about the challenges of supporting mental health amidst public funding cuts and shares how movements like Heads Together and Red January bring people together to tackle stigma and create real change. Here's what's in the episode:• Why Cape Town has become Jon's place of renewal and connection. • His journey as a mental health advocate and the personal struggles that sparked his mission. • How the Red January movement transformed his perspective on the “January blues.” • Inspiring stories from organisations like Let's Talk About Loss that bring support and community to those grieving.

A North Clare healthcare campaigner has lambasted TDs for their "farcical" decision to vote against noting the final Oireachtas report on assisted dying. The Dáil has agreed to note the final report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying which seeks to legalise assisted dying in restricted circumstances, with 73 deputies voted in favour and 59 against. The note won't have any material effect on Irish law as a bill would have to be passed by the Oireachtas and signed by the President to make its way into legislation. Lahinch-based Patient Advocate for the Programme Improvement Board of HSE Midwest, John Wall, says given that noting the report doesn't immediately impact legislation, voting against it is a cynical move.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban hit the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris this weekend in battleground states Arizona and Michigan, while fellow billionaire Elon Musk campaigned for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Cuban discusses why he's supporting Harris, why he finds Donald Trump's tariff plans to be “insane,” and explains that he'll continue speaking his politics in spite of name calling on social media. Plus, Starboard Value has amassed a significant stake in Kenvue, consumer products brand formerly owned by Johnson & Johnson, and Disney announced a plan for chairman and for Bob Iger's  CEO successor reveal. Mark Cuban: 4:10Alex Sherman: 30:23 In this episode:Mark Cuban, @mcubanBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese

Since winning the Women of the Year, Window on the World Award in 2007 in recognition of her unwavering campaigning for the rights of victims of forced marriage, domestic violence and honour killings, Jasvinder has been awarded a CBE and was made a Dame in the King's Birthday Honours list this year.  It's all a far cry from her strict upbringing and arranged marriage to a stranger in India which she was informed about at the age of 14. Running away from home, she lost everything she'd ever known and faced many challenges as well as heartbreaking tragedy, all of which only cemented her determination to help others facing the same injustices and cruelty.  Jasvinder describes what life was like growing up in her fiercely traditional Indian family and the traumatic, and still deeply felt, ramifications of choosing to run away rather than face a forced marriage like her sisters. She shares the roots of her campaigning work and reveals how long it took for her message and mission to gain any traction, and why she had to check under her car every morning before doing the school run with her children. 

Animal right activists placed the terribly written anti CAFO Measure J on the November 2024 Sonoma County ballot. It threatens the future of this small and mid-scale farming community and others like it across the nation. Professional Ducati motorcycle racer, organic dairy woman and Covergirl model Shelina Moreda is co leading a campaign to stop this misdirected measure while still keeping the dialogue open with her opponents.

A year ago Miriam spoke to Orla Tinsley, writer, Irish Times columnist, cystic fibrosis campaigner, and then-dialysis patient. There has been a big change in Orla's life since then...

#BBC: Unrelieved anti-Israel prejudice, Trevor Asserson is a leading lawyer and long-standing campaigner against bias at the BBC. He led the Report in collaboration with Dr Haran ShaniNarkiss and other data scientists. Trevor is the founder and senior partner of Asserson Law Offices. https://asserson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/asserson-summary.pdf  Tottenham Court

On this Moats, George Galloway gives his take as Labour cuts the throats of pensioners in the UK as half the cost of freezing pensioners, £600m, handed to kleptomaniac Zelensky. In the US Trump loses his zing and looks bemused as Kamala soars, ish. And the Dutch auction over who loves Israel most in genocide face off.Insufficient inquiry. A British family demands an inquest on 9/11 death reopened. Do we really believe the official version? The evidence and public opinion say no. Ted Walter shares his knowledge and experience as more evidence comes to light.Sarah Wilkinson: Activist and Campaigner for Palestine since the First Intifada & Reporter for MENAUncensored joins Moats to talk about her recent arrest for tweets she made about Gaza.Trump falls like a stone, Kamala soars like a seagull, look out below. Caleb Maupin joins Moats to give his verdict on who came out on top from the debates.Ted Walter: Advocate for 9/11 justice, ED for the International Centre for 9/11 justice & Director of Peace, War and 9/11. - Twitter: https://x.com/tedfwalter?s=21&t=v2l-RSSyYJNWQeO1efpMegSarah Wilkinson: Activist and Campaigner for Palestine since the First Intifada & Reporter for MENAUncensored. - Twitter: https://x.com/swilkinsonbc?s=21&t=v2l-RSSyYJNWQeO1efpMeg- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swilkinsonbc2021?igsh=czd3a3lzNTVwZDN1- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.wilkinson.35977Caleb Maupin: American Journalist and Political Analyst:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0N4UVTnqiFB7D3oS_xdWg Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enes Kanter Freedom is a former NBA player who lost his job for speaking out on human rights abuses in China and Turkey.

Our reporter Aine Ni Gallachoir was in McCafferty's home city of Derry for the funeral

Nell opened people's eyes – Tributes to the journalist and activist Nell McCafferty.

In this episode, we talk to Matt Finch, UK Policy Manager at Transport & Environment (T&E), who shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in sustainable aviation.Finch discusses T&E's role as Europe's leading advocate for clean transport and provides a critical perspective on current efforts to decarbonise the aviation industry. He highlights several key issues:The lack of fuel duty on aviation fuel, which Finch argues artificially suppresses the cost of air travel and hinders the transition to more sustainable alternatives.The UK's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, its strengths and weaknesses, and the challenges in scaling up SAF production.The potential of alternative technologies such as hydrogen and electric aircraft, and the need for stronger government support to accelerate their development and adoption.The environmental impact of airport expansion and the need for more stringent conditions on growth.The importance of addressing non-CO2 impacts of aviation, which Finch says account for two-thirds of the sector's overall climate impact.Throughout the conversation, Finch advocates for more ambitious policies and actions to address aviation's environmental impact, while remaining cautiously optimistic about the potential for progress in the sector.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Hiske Arts, Campaigner at Fossil Free Netherlands (Fossielvrij NL), who explains why climate activists don't buy the aviation industry's commitment to addressing climate concerns. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Aviation - T&ERoadmap to climate neutral aviation in Europe - T&E  UK to implement SAF mandate beginning in 2025 - Biomass Magazine The current state of scientific understanding of the non-CO2 effects of aviation on climate - David Lee The ICCT's bitter but essential prescription for net zero emissions by 2050 - SimpliFlying ➡️ Can climate activists and the aviation industry ever get along? - SimpliFlying 

Today on the show Steven and Shaun discuss two major stories – the potential cuts to the UK's RNIB technology service for blind people and Steven's recent suspension from the X/Twitter platform.The guys dive into a discussion about social media following Steven's suspension, which Steven now knows the reason for and shares how others can avoid this pain. It leads to a perhaps unsurprising conversation about the role X has in our society and whether platforms like Mastodon are better places to go.Next up Steven brings us the news that RNIB in the UK is going to potentially cut a major service that helps blind and low vision people to access technology. The Royal National Institute of Blind People's Technology for Life team is made up of a number of blind and low vision people itself and provides an essential service to those who need access to tech following a diagnosis of sight loss. Campaigner and trustee of the Eye Matter charity in the UK, Rachel Bowden, joins Steven by phone to explain her decision to set up a petition to challenge the upcoming decision by the charity, which also faces a massive £10 million ($18 million CAD) cut in its budget over the next decade. You can find and sign the petition here – https://www.change.org/p/save-rnib-s-technology-for-life-team-from-cutbacks-to-staff-and-services Keep in touch with the guys by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media and on YouTube.

GUEST OVERVIEW - Jack Hadfield is a writer at The Publica and Director of "Destination Dover."  GUEST OVERVIEW - Tony Greenstein is a Writer and Campaigner.

Former Tasmanian Greens Senator Bob Brown is urging Tasmanian born Queen Mary of Denmark to intervene in the arrest of a high-profile anti-whaling campaigner in Greenland.The Hobart based Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson was taken into custody by police when his ship docked in Danish-controlled Greenland's Nuuk harbour. A local court ordered his detainment after receiving an Interpol notice from Japanese authorities calling for his arrest. The vessel had stopped in Greenland to refuel on its way to intercept Japan's newly-built factory whaling ship Kangei Maru in the North Pacific. SBS's Rayane Tamer spoke to Bob Brown about Mr Watson's arrest and his appeal to the Danish Queen

In this episode, we talk to Ali Warrington, Senior Campaigner at Possible, a UK-based climate charity that enables people to take practical action on climate change. Possible has been at the forefront of climate action and has been instrumental in lodging formal complaints against airlines like Virgin Atlantic and British Airways for their greenwashing claims. The charity, along with other climate groups has also taken the  UK government to court over its Jet Zero strategy.Warrington believes that the aviation industry's current approach to sustainability is dramatically insufficient. She points out the limitations of the current decarbonisation solutions – including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), hydrogen, and electric aircraft – and expresses scepticism about their scalability and effectiveness. She also expresses concern about the enormity of resources, both natural and monetary, that would be needed to make these solutions a reality. Ultimately, Warrington states, demand reduction is the only pragmatic way to cut aviation's share of emissions.Warrington also points out the inequality in air travel in the UK – just 15% of people take 70% of flights annually, with half the population not taking any flights at all. She supports the idea of a frequent flyer levy, to progressively tax individuals on the number of flights they take. She also emphasises the need for a systemic change in global travel infrastructure, and advocates for a shift towards train travel or other low-carbon transportation options, whenever possible. If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Hiske Arts, Campaigner at Fossil Free Netherlands (Fossielvrij NL), who discusses the climate activists' scepticism about the aviation industry's commitment to addressing climate concerns. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Possible - Inspiring climate actionOur formal complaint against airline greenwash - Possible Climate groups taking government to court over “dangerous” aviation strategy - Possible Net zero aviation fuels: resource requirements and environmental impacts - Royal Society Can climate activists and the aviation industry ever get along? - SimpliFlying 

In this episode of "Do This, Not That", host Jay Schwedelson interviews Kevin Vaudry, Senior Director, Sales & Marketing at Campaigner. They discuss the current state of in-person events and conferences, top challenges for email marketers, and tips for improving email deliverability. Jay also shares stories from his days performing in a rock band.=================================================================Best Moments:(05:06) In-person conferences and events have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in terms of enthusiasm and attendance(07:02) Over 75% of events Campaigner exhibits at provide value and ROI to justify the investment(08:26) Top questions from email marketers are around deliverability and inbox placement with recent Gmail and Yahoo policy changes(10:11) 3 tips to improve email deliverability: cleaning contact lists, relevant subject lines/content, monitoring engagement metrics(12:25) Hard bounce rate is an important but often overlooked factor in reputation with ESPs and inbox providers=================================================================Guest Bios:Kevin Vaudry - Senior Director, Sales & Marketing at Campaigner=================================================================PARTNER WITH JAY AND GURU Media Hub HERE:www.GuruMediaHub.comPartner with Jay or have Jay on YOUR podcast:www.JaySchwedelson.comJay's Agency:www.OutcomeMedia.com=================================================================MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don't take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!Check out this free content Jay has loved digesting, Marigold's 2024 Retail Trends Guide.

Russia and Sudan have formally agreed to set up what they call " a logistical support point on the Red Sea". It will be Russia's first naval base in Africa.  Why does Russia need a naval base close to the Red Sea?Also, a jail term for Senegalese citizens for criticising Prime Minister Sonko on gay rights.  What's going on?  And we'll find out more about what's it like living with endometriosis, after the popular Kenyan DJ Jahmby Koikai died from the disease. Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Charles Gitonga, Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan and Joseph Keen Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

After recently publishing her top selling healthy recipe book, Rachel Kelly shares the secrets behind making a great recipe whilst learning how to say “recipe” in Chinese.

Expert Chef Rachel Kelly has spent over 5 years researching the science of food and how it can affect our mood. ShaoLan coaches her on how to say “good mood” in Chinese and finds out some of the touching journeys that Rachel has been on to help change the lives of those with mental health conditions.

The author of the “The Happy Kitchen” Rachel Kelly learns how to say “kitchen” in Chinese and explains the science of how what we eat affects not just our physical but also our mental wellbeing.