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Happy Pride Month Libration Nation! This week's episode is so special and fun, with returning guest Rachel Yorkshire! Rachel is bringing us a wealth of books with LGBTQ stories by queer authors that she loves. We also enjoyed Iced Coffees, which as Rachel says, is the gayest of all drinks! Rachel lives in Richmond with her wife Marissa and their very spoiled dog. She and her wife both post their bookish endeavors and reviews over on their bookstagram lesbereaders, and they would love for you to give them a follow. If she's not reading, Rachel is probably daydreaming, laughing with friends, or bothering her dog. The first Pride March in New York City was held on June 28, 1970, on the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. This month, I encourage you to read stories that celebrate the LGBTQ community, and the contributions they have made toward our society. There is a lot of hate being directed towards this community right now, and I encourage all of us to stand with them, show support and solidarity. In This Episode Rachel's previous DITL Episode - Carry On by Rainbow Rowell LesBeReaders (Rachel and her Wife's Bookstagram) Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby Vampires Never Get Old by Natalie C. Parker & Zoraida Córdova (for fans of Vampire Stories) Bad Gays: A Homosexual History by Ben Miller & Huw Lemmey (for History Nerds) Fun Home by Alison Bechdel (for people who love Graphic Novels) The Bechdel Test Heartstopper by Alice Oseman (for people who love Graphic Novels) The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (for fans of High Fantasy) It Came from the Closet Edited by Joe Vallese (for fans of Horror Movies) Too Scary; Didn't Watch Podcast Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas (for when you want a Supernatural YA Novel) Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (for people who love coming of age stories) Moby Dyke: An Obsessive Quest To Track Down The Last Remaining Lesbian Bars In America by Krista Burton (for Gays who love going to the bars!) Stonewall Sports League Richmond Babes of Carytown Gay Bar: Why We Went Out by Jeremy Atherton Lin (for Gays who love going to the bars!) The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun (for fans of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette—but make it gay) Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield (for when you want a Spooky, Mysterious, SAD book) Movies That Made Me Gay by Larry Duplechan (for fans of Classic Cinema) Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender (for fans of Fluffy Rom-Coms) A little Pride Month History Here For It by R. Eric Thomas (one of Gigi's favorite books and writer)
Did President Trump speak with Xi Jinping about ending the trade war? The PBD panel breaks down conflicting reports, China's denial, and what this could mean for global markets, U.S. credibility, and Trump's next move in the art of the deal.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is wrapping up a tour this week of Southeast Asia where he has been selling the idea of China as a force for economic stability and prosperity. He has also criticized President Donald Trump's trade policies as destructive to the global economy. We'll look at how that message is being received. Also, Saudi Arabia has invested billions of dollars in the the electric vehicle industry in preparation for a post-oil future. And, the legacy of Indigenous runner Tom Longboat lives on at this year's Boston Marathon, which kicks off on Monday.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
From the BBC World Service: Chinese President Xi Jinping is continuing his weeklong tour of Southeast Asia. He arrives in Malaysia tonight — a country that has been hit by a 24% American tariff. And, as countries wait to hear what's next on tariffs, South Korea has agreed to pump an extra $5 billion into its semiconductor industry. Plus, we take a closer look at Japan's aging society and declining birthrate.
From the BBC World Service: Chinese President Xi Jinping is continuing his weeklong tour of Southeast Asia. He arrives in Malaysia tonight — a country that has been hit by a 24% American tariff. And, as countries wait to hear what's next on tariffs, South Korea has agreed to pump an extra $5 billion into its semiconductor industry. Plus, we take a closer look at Japan's aging society and declining birthrate.
After Vietnam, China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia. Unlike Vietnam, which trades more with the United States than with China, Malaysia has kept China as its top trading partner for 16 years. During the visit, Xi is also expected to discuss a free trade agreement between China and ASEAN, as Malaysia is currently chair of the regional bloc. Meanwhile, as the trade war with the US escalates, Beijing has reportedly ordered its largest airlines to halt further deliveries of Boeing jets.
Charles Payne's daily take on Making Money: Everyone is talking about Bret Baier's FOX News interview with Elon Musk and his team at DOGE. Charles and his panel agree on the importance of DOGE speaking to everyday Americans to combat the left-wing media stories about them, compelling evidence of fraud & abuse, and making sure misspent government funds are put back in the hands of hardworking Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EU officials have undertaken an "unprecedented" visit to India in the aftermath of US President Donald Trump saying the bloc was formed to "screw" the United States. On this week's Access Asia, we find out what both sides gained from the visit. Plus, North Korea opens its doors to Western tourists for the first time in years. Finally, we see how Chinese blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" has become the highest-grossing animated movie in history.
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In our first Opponent Spotlight of 2025, we're thrilled to be joined by Sheena and Chad Smith of For the Glory KC to cover off season roster moves and some predictions for Saturday night. Check out the episode to hear Sheena and Chad's thoughts on: National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around SKC (and Peter Vermes)Most exciting moves over the offseasonKeys to success for SKC this season and this weekendThoughts on Dániel Sallói's moustacheFind and follow For The Glory KC on Bluesky and Instagram and listen on Spotify!--Then we catch up on Austin's own massive offseason moves, covering:All our new boys!Our Most Expensive 'Fit Check to dateThe club's "Charm Offensive"Social Media Stand Outsand as always, stick around 'til the end to find out The Man of Steph's Jersey!Support the show
We read the papers so you don't have to. Today: The Times covers Starmer's trip to the EU. But while the Labour leader tries to butter up Brussels, Coco fears he could end up eating some humble pie. Meanwhile, Jacob leaps to the defense of all men after the Daily Mail suggests they should be banned from gyms. Plus – The Telegraph says women should embrace the Fox News look – but Miranda isn't sure about the MAGA makeover. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Coco Khan. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Use code PAPERCUTS to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/papercuts Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#NewWorldReport: Venezuela charm offensive. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis 1912 VENEZUELA
From Obama's effortless cool aura to Zelenskyy's stoic defiance, charm and charisma have shown themselves to be game-changers in politics. Often dismissed as superficial, these qualities can shift public opinion, steer policy, and even swing elections. Today on The Bunker, Zing Tsjeng speaks with Julia Sonnevend, author of Charm: How Magnetic Personalities Shape Global Politics, to explore the power of charm global politics. Buy Charm: How Magnetic Personalities Shape Global Politics through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund The Bunker by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. Support us on Patreon. Written and presented by Zing Tsjeng. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio producer: Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has begun a new campaign to charm foreign leaders and foreign investors. The strategy comes in the wake of the CCP's top-level meetings in the third plenum, where the regime outlined an economic goal of domestic production, but gave very little in terms of practical steps in fixing the damaged Chinese economy. Yet, while the CCP appears to be trying to form new deals, another crisis for the regime is looming in the background: the United States is planning to announce new sanctions on the CCP, after NATO determined that the regime's support is enabling Russia's war in Ukraine. We'll discuss in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. ⭕️
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On this episode, Sarah Sabet and I discuss Scandi-Crime, how her book club fell in love with Lynn Painter, and we have an extended conversation about a fantastic organization that, unfortunately, neither of us have had a chance to connect with: @readandrunchicago on Instagram! Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros The Resort by Sarah Ochs Annie Bot by Sierra Greer Dune by Frank Herbert The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Books Highlighted by Sarah: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The China Garden by Liz Berry The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson The Girl who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter Devil's Trill: A Daniel Jacobus Mystery by Gerald Elias The Art of Gathering: How we Meet and Why it Matters by Priya Parker Other Books Mentioned in the Episode: All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun I'm Traveling Alone by Samuel Bjork The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne Becoming by Michelle Obama Atonement by Ian McEwan Faust by J.W. Von Goethe Fellow Travelers by Thomas Mallon The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe Gaybash by David Jay Collins
Late last week Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama was in the ethnic Greek town of Himare, where he announced the restitution of some 400 titles to homes in the area to residents who have been suing the Albanian state for more than 30 years. Rama's attempt to reconcile with the Greeks of Himare comes as the town's mayor elect, Fredi Beleri, remains imprisoned, and for many this gesture does not go far enough in addressing the longstanding and serious issue of minority property rights. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini's diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to break down Edi Rama's charm offensive toward the Greeks of Himare, the issue of property rights facing the Greek minority, and more.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Rama theatrics with ethnic Greek propertiesAnkara ‘threatens' own marine parksSkrekas: We will keep fighting against inflation
Doc welcomes Black Label Society drummer, Jeff Fabb, to the show. This episode features the songs "Charm Offensive" by Suicides Cages and "Love and War" by Jeff Fabb. Follow Jeff Fabb on Instagram @jefffabb and Twitter @JFabb Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's sponsor Suicide Cages at https://suicidecages.bandcamp.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week President Xi Jinping is embarking on his first European tour since 2019, under vastly different circumstances. His visit to France, Serbia and Hungary comes at a time when tensions with the EU are at a high over Beijing's support to Russia and contentions over trade practices. Will this visit succeed in reframing the narrative? We discuss the visit with political analyst Dr. Frederick Kliem of Episteme Consultancy and Adjunct Fellow with the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Image Credit: EPA-EFE
As Xi Jinping visits Europe for the first time in five years, we ask whether China or western Europe have any real interest in reviving relations. Then: UK foreign secretary David Cameron promises long-term aid during a visit to Kyiv as the US warns of chemical weapons being used by Russia. Plus: the latest business headlines and a round-up of what's hitting cinemas this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does David Cameron's US charm offensive tell us about the UK's foreign-policy strategy? Plus: we discuss whether Ireland's new taoiseach, Simon Harris, will help to boost Fine Gael's electoral prospects and why Germany's chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has joined Tiktok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we are joined by author Alison Cochrun, writer of the best-selling romance novels The Charm Offensive and Kiss Her Once For Me. Her latest work, Here We Go Again, is a “new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.” Here We Go Again is available now from Simon & Schuster Canada! We had a great time hearing about Alison's journey to becoming an author after being a full-time high school English teacher, the ups and downs of publishing, being inspired to write a story based on personal experience, how Alison incorporates humour into her books, how she writes queer characters with varying experiences of being queer, and so much more! Be sure to also check out Alison's other titles, The Charm Offensive (one of Laura's fave reads!) and Kiss Her Once For Me, both available from Simon & Schuster Canada. Learn more on Alison's website, and follow Alison on Instagram!
Welcome to the beautiful world of queer romance with author Alison Cochrun. Hear about the stories behind her heartwarming novels that celebrate love's many hues and the courageous journey of self-discovery that echoes through her pages. From the award-winning "Kiss Her Once for Me" to the charm of "The Charm Offensive," and the excitement building around "Here We Go Again," Alison shares her thoughts on crafting the quirkiest, most endearing characters that resonate with readers everywhere. Discover how a feverish six-day writing stint morphed into an international bestseller, and why taking risks can lead to the most beautiful of love stories — in books and in life. Grab your favorite cozy blanket and a cup of tea; this is one conversation about life, love, and literature that you won't want to miss. Connect with Alison on her website and Instagram. Get copies of her books The Charm Offensive, Kiss Her Once for Me and Here We Go Again. Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @heather_vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales **Content warning: We do talk about mental health and suicide towards the end of this episode. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Alison Cochrun chose “quirky, Queer romance” because she's always loved a “Happily ever after” but after reading “The Wedding Date” by Jasmine Gulliory she wanted to start writing her own. Alison didn't always intend to write Queer books because she didn't know she was gay until she was 33. Most of her writing when she was younger was Young Adult Fantasy Writing “The Charm Offensive” helped Alison come out and embrace her Queerness From a young age Alison knew she wanted to be a writer or a teacher. Low self confidence got in the way of writing at first. In her mid twenties Alison was super risk adverse and had a massive fear of failure that turned her off of writing and taking the teaching path. Alison wrote the first draft of “The Charm Offensive” in six days - it felt like a fever dream. Sharing that messy first draft was the intentional risk Alison took that lead to what is now an international best seller. Alison writes very personal stories and, thus, gives a lot of herself to the audience when she writes a book. Writing characters that are based on different parts of herself allowed Alison to develop a beautiful feedback loop between herself and readers. It allowed her to continue to be more vulnerable in her writing. Alison shares that there is a lot of writing that happens that isn't writing. It's about getting to know your characters and really understand them. Alison is a big fan of former Was It Chance guest, Venessa Kelley who has done art for Alison's work. Advice to up and coming writers: write the story you want to write - there are readers out there! Trust yourself. Winning the Lambda Literary award for best LGBTQ Romance in 2023 was an amazing moment in Alison's life. She is currently finding opportunities to teach writing and stretch her writing skills in new genres. Leaving her teaching career to be a full time writer was the greatest risk of Alison's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At Issue this week: The Liberal government goes on a pre-budget charm offensive with a new tone and messaging about ‘fairness.' Several premiers appear before committees to criticize the upcoming carbon tax hike. Plus, testimony begins in Canada's foreign interference inquiry. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Aaron Wherry.
At Issue this week: The Liberal government goes on a pre-budget charm offensive with a new tone and messaging about ‘fairness.' Several premiers appear before committees to criticize the upcoming carbon tax hike. Plus, testimony begins in Canada's foreign interference inquiry.
A.M. Edition for March 15. WSJ reporter Liza Lin explains how Chinese officials hope to reverse years of pandemic-induced isolation and boost the world's second-largest economy. Plus, Vladimir Putin wins another six years in office. And, U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Meta for its role in illicit drug sales. Luke Vargas hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Holmes is a comedian, writer, presenter, producer and broadcaster who has won two BAFTAs, nine Gold Sony Radio Awards and two British Comedy Awards. He's presented major radio shows on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC 6Music, Virgin Radio, XFM, Takradio, LBC and Radio X. On Radio 4, he co-created Dead Ringers, he wrote and appearing in The Now Show and The 99p Challenge where he first worked with Armando Iannucci. He also worked with Armando on Gash on Channel 4 and Time Trumpet on BBC2 and in 2006 he received his sixth Sony Award for his work on Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive on Radio 4. On TV he co wrote Horrible Histories for BBC One for which he won two BAFTAs, he presented the fifth series of The Eleven O'clock Show on Channel 4 and wrote for the award-winning Channel 4 show V Graham Norton. He has been a Sunday Times columnist and has written for The Guardian, The Times and the Radio Times. He is now an award winning travel writer for the Sunday Times .Jon Holmes is guest number 367 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Jon Holmes on Twitter & Instagram @jonholmes1 .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 3421: The Charm Offensive
Donald Trump has secured a resounding win in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have launched attacks in Iraq and Syria as concerns grow over the Gaza conflict escalating. China is sending its most significant delegation to Davos since 2017, as it looks to woo the global elite. A Polish court has blocked the dismissal of a top prosecutor by the new government. Plus, Succession and The Bear win big at the Emmys. Listen to our special episode on Davos here. Listen to our special episode on the Iowa caucuses here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the aftermath of the Second World War, the French government cultivated images of sensual and sophisticated white French women in an attempt to reestablish its global image as a great nation. They promoted the beauty, sexual appeal, and general allure of French women, all while shrinking the boundaries of what was considered beautiful. Charm Offensive: Commodifying Femininity in Postwar France (University of Toronto Press, 2023) by Dr. Kelly Colvin explores how this elevation of French femininity created problems on both sides of the equation: the pressure on French women to conform to an exacting physical standard was immense, while the inability of anyone else to access that standard resulted in a sense of failure. Drawing on cultural figures like Air France hostesses, tourism workers, and celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Charm Offensive offers an innovative understanding of a tumultuous time of decolonization. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. 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
In the aftermath of the Second World War, the French government cultivated images of sensual and sophisticated white French women in an attempt to reestablish its global image as a great nation. They promoted the beauty, sexual appeal, and general allure of French women, all while shrinking the boundaries of what was considered beautiful. Charm Offensive: Commodifying Femininity in Postwar France (University of Toronto Press, 2023) by Dr. Kelly Colvin explores how this elevation of French femininity created problems on both sides of the equation: the pressure on French women to conform to an exacting physical standard was immense, while the inability of anyone else to access that standard resulted in a sense of failure. Drawing on cultural figures like Air France hostesses, tourism workers, and celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Charm Offensive offers an innovative understanding of a tumultuous time of decolonization. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
In the aftermath of the Second World War, the French government cultivated images of sensual and sophisticated white French women in an attempt to reestablish its global image as a great nation. They promoted the beauty, sexual appeal, and general allure of French women, all while shrinking the boundaries of what was considered beautiful. Charm Offensive: Commodifying Femininity in Postwar France (University of Toronto Press, 2023) by Dr. Kelly Colvin explores how this elevation of French femininity created problems on both sides of the equation: the pressure on French women to conform to an exacting physical standard was immense, while the inability of anyone else to access that standard resulted in a sense of failure. Drawing on cultural figures like Air France hostesses, tourism workers, and celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Charm Offensive offers an innovative understanding of a tumultuous time of decolonization. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies
In the aftermath of the Second World War, the French government cultivated images of sensual and sophisticated white French women in an attempt to reestablish its global image as a great nation. They promoted the beauty, sexual appeal, and general allure of French women, all while shrinking the boundaries of what was considered beautiful. Charm Offensive: Commodifying Femininity in Postwar France (University of Toronto Press, 2023) by Dr. Kelly Colvin explores how this elevation of French femininity created problems on both sides of the equation: the pressure on French women to conform to an exacting physical standard was immense, while the inability of anyone else to access that standard resulted in a sense of failure. Drawing on cultural figures like Air France hostesses, tourism workers, and celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Charm Offensive offers an innovative understanding of a tumultuous time of decolonization. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies
In the aftermath of the Second World War, the French government cultivated images of sensual and sophisticated white French women in an attempt to reestablish its global image as a great nation. They promoted the beauty, sexual appeal, and general allure of French women, all while shrinking the boundaries of what was considered beautiful. Charm Offensive: Commodifying Femininity in Postwar France (University of Toronto Press, 2023) by Dr. Kelly Colvin explores how this elevation of French femininity created problems on both sides of the equation: the pressure on French women to conform to an exacting physical standard was immense, while the inability of anyone else to access that standard resulted in a sense of failure. Drawing on cultural figures like Air France hostesses, tourism workers, and celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Charm Offensive offers an innovative understanding of a tumultuous time of decolonization. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Xi Jinping, the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), recently traveled to the United States where he attempted to lure business back into China. It appears, however, that the charm offensive has failed. China is facing a credit crash, its manufacturing and real estate economies are crumbling, and investors are deeming China too risky to put their money in. This could have serious implications for the CCP, especially as Xi is allegedly debating bringing back lockdown policies. In this episode of Crossroads, we'll discuss these topics and others, and answer questions from the audience. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. ⭕️
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#PRC: #Japan: ROK: Wang Yi charm offensive. Lance Gatling, principal of Nexial Research based in Tokyo,@GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill: https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-and-China-foreign-ministers-vow-to-improve-mutual-ties 1927 Nagato
#PRC: #EU: Wang Yi tries a charm offensive for the disdainful and retreating Europe. Theresa Fallon, director of the Center for Russia Europe Asia Studies, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill https://www.reuters.com/world/china/europe-should-not-shy-away-working-with-china-wang-says-2023-11-24/ 1849
In a less than ideal week for the government, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has copped some criticism for how much overseas travel he's been doing. Most PMs have been subject to criticism for travelling, so how seriously should we take it this time? This was recorded on Tuesday 21st November 2023 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guest: Dr Emma Shortis, Senior Researcher, International & Security Affairs program, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot SessionsSupport Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Glenn Moore looks in his almanac at major world events and what he was doing at the time. In this episode, a Royal Wedding is the backdrop to a massive crisis in Glenn's own love life. Perhaps best-known for his outrageously brilliant one-liners on Mock The Week , Glenn delivers a tale of comic mishaps and extraordinary scenes interwoven with a big event in history – and looks back through his almanac to find out other strange connections to the day as well. Written by Glenn with additional material by Katie Storey (Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, The Last Leg) and produced and directed by David Tyler (Cabin Pressure,“Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, and many more). A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4
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Last week, we covered on our show how China has been investing a lot in "soft power" and cultural influence to gain prominence and influence on the world stage. How has this strategy been working for them? Despite vast amounts of money invested around the world, negative views on China in many countries are at an all-time high. What does this mean in terms of China's competition with the United States? Sadanand Dhume from the Wall Street Journal talks with Boyd about China's faltering strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Colombia: President Gustavo Petro on a charm offensive: New York, DC, Palo Alto, Bogota. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJOpinion. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-colombian-marxists-charm-offensive-venezuela-white-house-nicolas-maduro-socialism-democracy-9c2b2d12
Welcome to the Spring 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement I've got BIG NEWS! If you've been interested in joining our Patreon Community, but have yet to sign up — a 30-day free trial starts today! This is for new patrons only and sign-up continues for the next 7 days. Hurry and check out my Patreon page for more information! One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights We have some debut authors and a few sophomore novels — one 14 years in the making! Catherine's picks are still leaning more literary, including getting herself into a 700+ page book! Sarah's spring has a variety of genres and micro genres. Two books Sarah has already read and loved from spring selections. Plus, their #1 picks for spring. Spring 2023 Book Preview [5:19] April Sarah's Picks: The One by Julia Argy (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:01] Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:00] The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Orlando Ortega-Medina (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:08] If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:00] Catherine's Picks: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:43] The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher (April 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:48] Searching for Savanna by Mona Gable (April 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:08] May Sarah's Picks: Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan (May 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:35] The Marriage Act by John Marrs (May 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:22] Catherine's Picks: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (May 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:52] Dances by Nicole Cuffy (May 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:56] The Celebrants by Steven Rowley (May 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:16] Other Books Mentioned The One by John Marrs [8:32] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London [10:17] The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun [10:27] Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal [10:59] The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal [12:52] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [14:32] The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris [21:46] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay [22:17] Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann [25:25] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [27:14] This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper [28:14] Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese [30:59] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [31:48] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [31:58] Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [34:23] The Passengers by John Marrs [41:19] Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell [43:17] The Guncle by Steven Rowley [46:18] The Editor by Steven Rowley [46:32]
The S&P and Dow both rising today, led by bank stocks, as First Citizens announced a deal for Silicon Valley Bank's assets. But have markets gotten too complacent about the rising risks to the market. Plus Chinese officials telling global business leaders that Beijing is open for business. But what will this mean for the companies doing business in the country? Fast Money Disclaimer
Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #StateThinking: Futile Xi charm offensive. @MaryKissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-01-10/global-economy-latest-china-s-run-of-policy-u-turns-spurs-optimism?srnd=premium-asia&sref=5g4GmFHo
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