Podcasts about Despatch

What does chasing a wheel of cheese down a dangerously steep hill say about Britain — and the state? In this Despatch, James Price of the Adam Smith Institute finds wisdom in one of our most eccentric traditions: Gloucestershire's infamous cheese rolling. What begins as a bruising ritual becomes a spirited case for liberty, localism, and limited government. A celebration of chaos, cheese, and the virtues of keeping Westminster well out of it.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Despatch offers a sharp warning to the Conservative Party from inside the tent. Former Tory candidate William Wellesley argues that the answer to Reform UK's rise isn't mimicry — it's honesty. In a measured but damning critique, Wellesley calls out decades of spin, soundbites and shallow promises from across the political spectrum — and urges the Tories to break the cycle. Only by confronting hard truths, he argues, can the party survive and serve.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Despatch, Karl Williams of the Centre for Policy Studies unpacks Labour's long-awaited immigration white paper — and asks whether anything's really changed. From sky-high net migration targets to fudged visa reforms and a rebrand of the widely abused ‘shortage occupation' list, Labour's plans are long on rhetoric but risk being short on action. Worse still, the numbers show that even now, the UK's immigration model remains historically unprecedented, economically unsustainable, and politically combustible. Will Labour's technocratic tinkering bring about genuine reform — or is it just more of the same? This is a clear-eyed look at the promises, the policy and the political price of failure.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Phibbs takes a scalpel to Britain's new free trade deal with India. Is it a triumph for post-Brexit Britain — slashing tariffs, boosting growth, and bringing down prices? Or does the small print on visas and taxes muddy the waters? From trade triumphs to immigration tensions, Phibbs unpacks the political spin and the economic reality — and explains why, despite the noise, this deal matters. Despatch brings you the best writing from CapX, the unmissable daily briefing on politics and economics from the heart of Westminster. Don't miss the next edition of our podcast, The Capitalist, this Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The by-election in Runcorn & Helsby has sent shockwaves through Westminster — not because Reform UK squeaked to victory, but because what once looked like a protest vote now smells like a political realignment. In this special weekend Despatch, Conservative Home's Henry Hill unpacks why Reform's close win changes the narrative, and why the Tories are running out of excuses. Is Nigel Farage building a right-wing version of the Lib Dems? Could Reform become an entrenched force in post-industrial Britain? And does Robert Jenrick have what it takes to hold the Conservative Party together? Brace yourself — the electoral map is shifting. And this might just be the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Runcorn and Helsby has been Labour's turf for decades — but the ground is shifting, and Reform UK can smell blood. In this week's edition of Despatch, Gawain Towler — former director of communications for Reform UK — takes us inside the Cheshire constituency where poverty is entrenched, campaigning is curiously absent, and Keir Starmer's team seems strangely quiet. Why is Labour pulling its punches in its 16th safest seat? What is Morgan McSweeney really playing at? And could Nigel Farage's insurgents turn a protest vote into a political earthquake? Despatch unpacks how this by-election could be the first domino in a collapse of Labour's red wall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Phibbs asks a pointed question in this week's Despatch: if nationalisation has failed before, why are we doing it again? With Parliament recalled for an emergency Saturday sitting to save British Steel, the political consensus was deafening — and expensive. But is this really a matter of national security, or just another costly round of state interference dressed in patriotic clothing? From HS2 to Net Zero, Phibbs argues that consensus is the real danger — and nationalised steel is the latest case in point. Tune in for a sharp-eyed look at Britain's industrial nostalgia, and why we should all be watching our wallets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain isn't broken — but it is stuck. In this urgent Despatch, Julia Willemyns, co-founder of the Centre for British Progress, makes the case for boldness over drift. Why has growth stalled? Why does everything feel harder, slower, smaller than it should? And why have both Left and Right abandoned the ambition to build? With sharp insight and a rallying cry for change, Willemyns lays out a compelling vision: one that trades bureaucracy for dynamism, timidity for courage, and economic stagnation for social progress. If Britain wants to lead again, it has to learn how to build again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Reeves entered her first Budget with a familiar refrain—blaming the Conservatives for the difficult choices ahead. But now, the focus has shifted to her own decisions, particularly the impact of tax rises on business confidence, jobs, and growth. Can her latest fiscal measures break Britain free from economic stagnation, or have they only deepened the challenge? CapX Editor-in-Chief Robert Colvile leads a live discussion with Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride, David Miles from the OBR Budget Responsibility Committee, and Alys Denby, Opinion and Features Editor at City AM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain is spending more than ever—but getting less. Public debt is soaring, growth is non-existent, and dissatisfaction with public services has never been higher. The government talks tough on cuts, but the real crisis is deeper: a bloated state that punishes efficiency and rewards failure. The one word no politician dares to take seriously? Productivity. If public sector performance matched the private sector, we'd unlock £100bn a year—no tax hikes, no cuts, just better government. So why isn't it happening? And who, if anyone, has the courage to fix it? Listen now to Tim Knox's diagnosis of Britain's great stagnation—and what we can do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kemi Badenoch's political journey was shaped by first-hand experience of government overreach and the stifling effects of socialism. In this special Despatch, the Conservative leader delivers a powerful speech on the values that brought her into politics—and the lessons she's drawn from Margaret Thatcher. Her message? Real change demands courage, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the world shifts and alliances evolve, could a partnership between Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK form a Fourth Global Power? While CANZUK wouldn't rival the US militarily, its collective strength would command the kind of respect that Washington—especially under leaders like Trump—reserves for serious players. With global instability on the rise, the economist Andrew Lilico asks whether it's time to make this alliance official. Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, bringing you the sharpest insights from CapX's daily bulletins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of talking 'trash' as she attacks Labour's record on the cost of living. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the action from the Commons chamber with the help of Tim Shipman, Theo Usherwood and comedian Geoff Norcott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Trump humiliates Zelensky, has Washington quietly decided to switch sides? In this Despatch, Bruce Anderson dissects a moment of historic uncertainty—one that rivals the upheaval of the post-Pearl Harbor years. With Europe forced to rethink its reliance on US protection and negotiations with Moscow looming, what comes next for Ukraine, NATO, and the global balance of power? Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, bringing you the best writing from CapX's unmissable daily email briefings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain is at a crossroads. As high costs, stagnation, and failing public services push talented young people abroad, a new wave of problem-solvers is choosing to stay and rebuild. Jack Hutchison from Civic Future dives into the forces driving this "fight or flight" moment—examining why Britain is losing skilled workers, who's stepping up to fix it, and how a new generation of technologists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers is reshaping the country from within. Sharp, urgent, and essential listening—Despatch is your weekly briefing on Britain's future, brought to you by The Capitalist. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an age of soundbites and social media grandstanding, has real Parliamentary debate become obsolete? Barrister Harry Gillow cuts through the noise to examine why scrutiny still matters—and what happens when lawmakers fail to do their job. From botched bills to rushed legislation, we expose the cracks in the system and the consequences for Britain's future. Fast, sharp, and unfiltered—Despatch brings you the best writing from CapX, your essential daily breakdown of the political decisions shaping the country. Brought to you by The Capitalist, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dominic Cummings has spoken, and—no surprise—he's not impressed. The Tories are “intellectually dead,” Kemi Badenoch is a “bad joke,” and Nigel Farage is more famous than the entire shadow cabinet combined. But while Badenoch's allies insist she just needs time, time is precisely what she doesn't have. The Conservatives are slipping, Reform is rising, and Farage is relishing the fight. With MPs getting nervous and rumours swirling of a Tory-Reform pact, could the unthinkable be on the cards? In this edition of Despatch, William Atkinson explores whether the Tories' only way forward is a deal with their greatest rival—or if Badenoch can outmanoeuvre Farage before it's too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Britain losing its edge? While US entrepreneurs are launching rockets, breaking the sound barrier, and rewriting the rules of innovation, the UK is stuck in a cycle of red tape and hesitation. Ross Kempsell, member of the House of Lords, delivers sharp, no-nonsense analysis on why Britain must embrace a bold, founder-first mindset—or risk falling further behind. Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, bringing you standout writing. This article was read by Benjamin Wilson. Follow Ross Kempsell and CapX on X for more sharp insights. And for unmissable analysis straight from Westminster, subscribe to CapX's daily briefings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Government faces a tall order: it must deliver on the same growth promises others have made, but do it better. A tough task, especially with tensions brewing between Rachel Reeves and colleagues pushing their own agendas.Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, delivering standout writing from the team behind CapX's unmissable daily newsletters. This article was written by independent economist Julian Jessop and narrated by Benjamin Wilson. For more sharp analysis like this, subscribe to CapX's daily briefings straight from the heart of Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extending an existing runway at Heathrow is a solution more economical and environmentally astute than constructing an entirely new third runway. It would result in lower carbon emissions, reduced noise pollution, and its implementation would be phased – a blueprint of pragmatic innovation. So why has the proposal been ensnared in a years-long labyrinth of bureaucratic complexity?Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, delivering standout writing from the team behind CapX's indispensable daily briefings. This article was written by George Trefgarne, CEO and Founder at Boscobel & Partners, and read by Benjamin Wilson. For more sharp insights and thoughtful commentary, subscribe to CapX's daily briefings. And don't miss the new episodes of The Capitalist every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As rents climb ever higher, you'd think the Government would aim to make renting easier. Yet the new Renters' Rights Bill threatens to do just the opposite. Instead of delivering on its promises, the legislation risks making the rental market less accessible and less equitable.Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, delivering standout writing from the team behind CapX's indispensable daily briefings. This article was written by Reem Ibrahim and read by Benjamin Wilson. For more sharp insights and thoughtful commentary, subscribe to CapX's daily briefings. And don't miss the new episodes of The Capitalist every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, delivering standout writing from the team behind CapX's indispensable daily briefings. In this debut edition, Emma Revell, External Affairs Director at the Centre for Policy Studies, explores why the case for conservatism must be reimagined and communicated in a language that resonates with modern audiences. And don't miss the premiere of The Capitalist, our new weekly podcast, launching next week.This article was written by Emma Revell and read by Benjamin Wilson. For more sharp insights and thoughtful commentary, subscribe to CapX's daily briefings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore Kanu Behl's cinematic world and his journey as a filmmaker who brings raw, unfiltered realism to the screen. From his early days studying filmmaking at Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute to his first Bollywood break working with Dibakar Banerjee as an Assistant Director for the film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! He shares the creative process behind his acclaimed films, we uncover the stories and struggles that shaped his vision including his latest directorial Despatch starring Manoj Bajpayee.Tune in for an inspiring conversation on pushing boundaries in Indian cinema and crafting deeply resonating narratives only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries, you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts so that other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow. They say a week is a long time in politics. In the United States, the last two have seen the political landscape change perhaps forever. Bullets, conventions and nominations on the Republican side; presidential gaffes, Covid and calls for a new leader in the Democrat corner. Rolling Stone magazine political reporter Nikki McCann Ramirez joins the pod from Washington D.C. to dissect an incredible fortnight.

David O'Sullivan, author of "Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby," discusses the book with host Bruce Whitfield. In this candid memoir, Rassie Erasmus, known for his genius and unconventional methods, shares his life story. He talks about growing up with an alcoholic father in conservative Despatch, his remarkable rugby career, and his dedication to strategy. Despite his talents, he famously declined the role of Springbok captain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liminal Gallery Podcast host, Louise Fitzjohn, speaks with contemporary artist Louise Frances Smith, to coincide with her solo exhibition ' ‘It gathered here' in The Cupboard at Liminal Gallery in Margate. The exhibition presents a series of site specific sculptures, playing with scale, the organic, body-like forms appear to be engulfing the small space, growing, crawling and spreading around the walls - posing the question of what the repercussions of human intervention is on our fragile coastal ecosystems, hiding behind the door of The Cupboard.The sculptures in ‘It gathered here' are created from seaweed collected by the artist from Margate beaches - specifically wireweed seaweed (Sargassum Muticum) which was thought to have been introduced to the coastline in the 1970s to bolster the failing ‘native' oyster industry. The ‘invasive' and ‘non-native' species is now thriving due to climate change and can smother light and oxygen from species that live beneath the surface of the water. Smith has used this abundant wireweed seaweed to create a bioplastic, mixed with fabric and found plastic for an experimental material to create the works. The inspiration for the sculptural forms comes from epibiosis, which is the close interaction between two different organisms, the host organism providing an environment for the other which is attached to its living surface. The Cupboard is Liminal Gallery's second exhibition space, tiny but sleek it is exclusively available to artists living and working in Thanet. Smith will use this space to showcase a new body of work, employing natural local resources to comment on the fragility of Kent's coastlines and the anthropogenic impact it is enduring. Louise Frances Smith lives and works in Ramsgate, Kent. Her practice spans sculpture, installation and works on paper. Working with an array of materials including clay, seaweed and bioplastic, Smith creates highly textured surfaces to bring attention to the patterns and textures created by nature, magnifying micro details alongside man-made interventions. By collecting materials from her local coastline to use as materials in her work, Smith's works are conceptually and physically linked to her local landscape where she takes her inspiration.Last year Smith was selected as a finalist for The Ingram Prize 2023, exhibiting at Pavilion Gallery, Cromwell Place. Early in 2023 she received an Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant to create a new body of work which was exhibited at Collect Open 2023, Somerset House. Smith later exhibited this work at The Margate School.In 2022 Smith received DYCP Arts Council England funding which led to her first solo show at Joseph Wales Gallery ‘HOLDFAST, experiments in seaweed, chalk & clay'. Other recent group exhibitions include - ‘The Wild Collective', collaborative exhibition between Thrown Contemporary & Metafleur at Omved Gardens, London; ‘Despatch', Work Show Grow Mail Art Collaboration, New Forest Heritage Centre, and ‘ING Discerning Eye 2021', Mall Galleries, London. Louise Frances Smith graduated from CityLit with a Ceramics Diploma in 2019 and from Kingston University with a BA (Hons) Fine Art degree in 2009.Visit the Online Viewing Room here:https://www.liminal-gallery.com/louise-frances-smith-it-gathered-hereContact us for all questions and enquiries: info@liminal-gallery.comFollow us on Instagram: @liminal_galleryWith original music by Lorenzo Bonari. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1960s, one hopeful British psychiatrist hoped he could prevent disaster—not with science, but with the supernatural. For a number of years. Dr. John Barker's “Premonition Bureaus” collected psychic visions with a single goal: stopping tragedy before it could strike.  Hosted by Laurah Norton  Researched by Anna Luria  Edited by Laurah Norton and Maura Currie  Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie  Works Cited: Bastian, Jonathan. “Predicting the future: The true story of the Premonitions Bureau.” KCRW [Santa Monica, California], 16 Jul. 2022, Accessed May 2023.  Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Nicosia.” Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Jan. 2023, Accessed May 2023. Cope, Michael. “Premonition: Royal Family to Face Scandal?” The Des Moines Register, 21 Nov. 1972. Accessed May 2023.  Cummins, Anthony. “The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight review - the press, psychiatry and the paranormal.” The Guardian, 03 May 2022. Accessed May 2023.  Freeman, Sue. “A woman's intuition…” Liverpool Echo, 05 Feb. 1973. Accessed May 2023.  Gladstone, Bill. “Future Watch.” The Gazette [Montreal, Canada], 12 Jan. 1980. Accessed May 2023.  Harrison, Dave. “Does Mr. Spock figure in your dreams?” Leicester Chronicle, 01 Jun. 1979. Accessed May 2023.  Irwin, Theodore. “Can Some People See into the FUTURE?” The Pantagraph, 04 May 1969. Accessed May 2023.  Knight, Sam. “The Psychiatrist Who Believed People Could Tell The Future.” The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2019. Accessed May 2023.  Mail Reporter, Evening. “The ‘early-warning premonition bureau.'” Birmingham Evening Mail, 06 Feb. 1968. Accessed May 2023.  Post Reporter, Birmingham. “A Bureau to avert disasters?” The Birmingham Post, 28 Feb. 1968. Accessed May 2023.  Spraggett, Allen. “Was the premonition a dream or truth?” The Victorian, 06 May 1974. Accessed May 2023.  “4 Britons among 124 dead in plane crash.” Birmingham Evening Mail and Despatch, 20 Apr. 1967, p. 18. Accessed May 2023.  “Hitching Hopes To the Stars.” Muncie Evening Press, 10 Jun. 1969. Accessed May 2023.  “Miss Future…” Evening Post, 06 Feb. 1973. Accessed May 2023.  “Peering into the future - some just have the knack.” Calgary Herald, 13 Dec. 1972. Accessed May 2023.  “Royal Puppies.” Evening Standard [London, Greater London, England], 23 Sep. 1971. Accessed May 2023.  “Soyuz 1.” NASA Space Science Data Coordinated Archive, NASA Official, 28 Oct. 2022. Accessed May 2023.  “The future is theirs to see.” Evening Post, 07 Jan. 1975. Accessed May 2023.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What official secrets hide inside that battered red leather box? Popular historian Dan Snow and host Alice Loxton peer inside a Victorian Prime Minister's despatch box, and speculate on the world-changing intelligence that such a storied case once contained. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we look at jerks who hurt their dogs to get pain pills then we dive deep into the conspiracy known as “Project Blue Beam.” Vote For Your Favorite Paranormal Podcast: Dead Rabbit Radio! https://paranormalitymag.com/vote25/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=18482113 PayPal Donation Link https://tinyurl.com/mrxe36ph MERCH STORE!!! https://tinyurl.com/y8zam4o2 Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28CIOGSFRUXAD?ref_=wl_share Dead Rabbit Radio Wiki https://deadrabbitradio.pods.monster/doku.php?id=Welcome Help Promote Dead Rabbit! Dual Flyer https://i.imgur.com/OhuoI2v.jpg "As Above" Flyer https://i.imgur.com/yobMtUp.jpg “Alien Flyer” By TVP VT U https://imgur.com/gallery/aPN1Fnw “QR Code Flyer” by Finn https://imgur.com/a/aYYUMAh Links: Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the FDA's new resource guide to support responsible opioid prescribing for pain management in animals https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm617007.htm People deliberately harm pets to get prescriptions for opioids https://www.channel3000.com/lifestyle/pets/people-deliberately-harm-pets-to-get-prescriptions-for-opioids/780290475 People deliberately harm pets to get prescriptions for opioids https://kdvr.com/2018/08/09/people-deliberately-harm-pets-to-get-prescriptions-for-opioids/ Hurting Pets to Get Attention and Drugs: A Growing Problem https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/201808/hurting-pets-get-attention-and-drugs-growing-problem Study: People are harming pets to get opioids https://www.wishtv.com/national/study-people-are-harming-pets-to-get-opioids/1361157026 Beware Pets, Your Owners May Be Using You To Get Opioids, Warns FDA https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2018/08/18/beware-pets-your-owners-may-be-using-you-to-get-opioids/#10419f244938 Serge Monast's Project Blue Beam Makes Today's Conspiracy Theories Look Sane https://allthatsinteresting.com/project-blue-beam-serge-monast Project Blue Beam https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Project_Blue_Beam Serge Monast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Monast MATTERS OF DEEP CONCERN TO US ALL http://www.despatch.cth.com.au/Despatch/vol91_Concern.html NASA Blue Beam Project https://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/esp_sociopol_bluebeam01.htm Project Blue Beam: NASA Is Beta Testing Alien Invasion https://www.disclose.tv/project-blue-beam-nasa-is-beta-testing-alien-invasion-314751 Nighttime Rocket Launch To Create Colorful Clouds in Space https://www.nasa.gov/feature/wallops/2017/nasa-sounding-rocket-will-release-early-morning-artificial-clouds0lighting-up-the-mid-atlantic-coast-may-31 Terrier-Improved Malemute Launch: Vapor deployment test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRbFCOYpXEo Devil's Due (Star Trek: The Next Generation) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Due_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)  ------------------------------------------------ Logo Art By Ash Black Opening Song: "Atlantis Attacks" Closing Song: "Bella Royale" Music By Simple Rabbitron 3000 created by Eerbud Thanks to Chris K, Founder Of The Golden Rabbit Brigade Dead Rabbit Archivist Some Weirdo On Twitter AKA Jack YouTube Champ Stewart Meatball The Haunted Mic Arm provided by Chyme Chili The Golden Rabbit Army: Fabio N, Chyme Chili, Greg Gourley, Vixen Wiki created by Germ http://www.DeadRabbit.com Email: DeadRabbitRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @DeadRabbitRadio Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadRabbitRadio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadrabbitradio Dead Rabbit Radio Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadRabbitRadio/ Paranormal News Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalNews/ Mailing Address Jason Carpenter PO Box 1363 Hood River, OR 97031 Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today. All Contents Of This Podcast Copyright Jason Carpenter 2018 - 2023  

In December 1943, five courageous war correspondents join a British air raid on Berlin. They are Australians, Alf King from the Sydney Morning Herald and Norm Stockton from the Sydney Sun; Americans, Ed Murrow from CBS and Lowell Bennett from the International News Service; and Norwegian journalist and activist, Nordahl Grieg. Each is assigned to one of the 400 Lancaster bombers that fly into the hazardous skies over Germany on a single night. Of the five, only two return to file their stories.After parachuting out of his doomed aircraft, one reporter is taken prisoner. From there his captors take him on a remarkable tour of bombed-out German cities. In Despatch from Berlin, 1943, Anthony Cooper and Thorsten Perl uncover this incredible true story of life on both sides of the war.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Anthony Cooper about the massive operation that was supposed to end the war, the rationale for undertaking one of the most ambitious air raids in history, and the five correspondents who risked their lives to support the war effort.

The Revd & Rt Honourable Baroness (Maeve) Sherlock is the Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions in the House of Lords. She is also Assistant Priest of St Nicholas's, Durham. Maeve discusses the significance of the Crown in Parliament, what it means to be a Priest in full-time politics, and the workings of the House of Lords. As a Priest-Vicar of the Abbey, she reflects on the role of the Abbey and St Margaret's, Westminster for those who work in Parliament. She looks forward to some of the key elements of what will be seen at the King's Coronation.

Cricketer, diplomat and author Tom Fletcher is now Principal of Hertford College, Oxford. As the UK's ambassador to Lebanon, he made notable efforts to support the country's cricketers, especially from its community of Sri Lankan workers. Previously, he served in 10 Downing Street as the principal adviser on foreign policy to three British Prime Ministers, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron. He is the guest of Peter Oborne and Richard Heller in their latest cricket-themed podcast.Read the full description here: https://chiswickcalendar.co.uk/episode-109-cricket-diplomacy-and-a-fierce-despatch-from-freddie-flintoff/Get in touch with us by emailing obornehellercricket@outlook.com, we would love to hear from you!

20.08.2022 - Kopskuif - Trudie Swanepoel - Voorsitter: ATKV-damestak Despatch

20.08.2022 - Kopskuif - Trudie Swanepoel - Voorsitter: ATKV-damestak Despatch

In this week's Bunker Gold, listen back to Arthur Snell's discussion with one of his contacts in Afghanistan in the aftermath of Kabul's fall in August 2021. Originally released a year ago today, the pair discussed what the situation was like after the Taliban's astonishingly swift takeover–while the person, who we chose not to identify, was in hiding.   https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast  “Kabul has been left without anything.” “Everything is closed down. You would think it is the Stone Age in Kabul. You wouldn't have seen this a week ago.”  “This was a win-win for Russia.” “The Taliban have made fake promises to the international community. Of course they have not changed.” Presented by Arthur Snell. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay metro is set to lose yet another water source when the Churchill Dam is set to run dry on Friday, pushing the residents of four towns further to Day Zero. The water levels at Churchill Dam are sitting close to 8%. Together with Loerie, Kouga, and Goendal, the dam levels are at 11.94%. The dams supply the towns of Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch, and Colchester. DA councillor in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro who sits on the infrastructure and engineering panel, said projections showed that Churchill Dam would run dry on Friday. Impofu dam ran dry last week and as an interim measure the NMBM is taking more water from the Kouga – Loerie System to make up the deficit. The municipality previously revealed that this can only be done in the short term and advised that in order to make the water in the Churchill Dam stretch, all water users must urgently reduce water consumption. When the dams run dry, taps in 107 areas will have no water. Despite this, the metro said it loses 30% of its water supply to leaking pipes. This is roughly 81 megaliters of clean water per day. Last week, the municipality said it had hired 10 private plumbing companies to bolster its teams of plumbers to tackle the leaks. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has also joined forces with the municipality and the humanitarian organisation, the Gift of the Givers, to help avert Day Zero. Gift of the Givers has started drilling 10 boreholes and the business chamber has donated water tanks, and their member companies have provided workers to assist. The SA Weather Service's Gqeberha office told News24 that although there were chances of rain on and off over the catchment areas into the weekend, this was not expected to significantly affect or impact dam levels at this stage. On Saturday the metro announced that people had made a fire on a water pipe resulting in a massive pipe burst in Aspen Heights. The municipality said due to maintenance work to seal the massive leak, Bethelsdorp and Aspen Heights areas were expected to face disruption to water supply. "However, the Bethelsdorp reservoir is now at roughly 30% capacity. In the event that storage is depleted before repairs are completed, Bethelsdorp and Aspen Heights may face water outages," municipal spokesperson Mthubanzi Mniki said. The municipality has urged residents to use water sparingly and to help the city curb the scourge of vandalism by calling the vandalism hotline at 041 506 5500 to report criminal activity, and acts of vandalism, near municipal property. The municipality has been in the grip of a devastating drought since 2016 as no significant dam-filling rain has fallen in the area for years. The NMB Chamber of Business said while it acknowledge that the lack of rain, which has resulted in low dam levels and has been one of the factors contributing to the water crisis, there were a number of other issues which have further worsened the situation. It said among these factors were a lack of accountability and urgency from municipal leadership in dealing with the water issues, budget procurement, bottlenecks, lack of investment and maintenance of infrastructure, and qualified engineers no longer being employed by the municipality. On Tuesday, a municipal council meeting resolved to approve a national intervention plan proposed by Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu. The plan will result in the appointment of a specialist from Mchunu's office as acting executive director for infrastructure and engineering. This vacancy has been seen as a huge stumbling block in successfully dealing with the water crisis in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro.

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In the second in the series on electricity market design, Tom and Emma discuss the two different approaches to pricing and despatch in electricity markets –central despatch and self despatch. They talk about how we moved from a centralised 'pool' market to a de-centralised market in Great Britain and ask whether there could be a case to move back again.

Western coverage of the bloody civil war in Syria might indicate that the conflict is over. But in the northwest, rebels are still fighting back against Bashar al-Assad, and the war crimes against civilians committed by his deadly regime. Ammar al Selmo is a member of the White Helmets. He dials in from northwest Syria to tell Arthur Snell about the organisation's humanitarian efforts, how working as a first-responder is “like a drug”…and why continued Western support is critical for the region. This edition recorded before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Now that the regime is using drones and laser targeting, they can't claim that attacks on civilian targets like hospitals and schools are accidental.” “What's happening in Syria affects what's happening in Ukraine. We are connected.” “Those who physically survive the war in Syria still have psychological rubble.” “We must remember these war crimes to keep history alive, and hold people accountable.” https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Arthur Snell. Producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production https://www.whitehelmets.org/en/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the situation like on the ground in Ukraine? Nearly a week after Russia invaded, veteran war correspondent John Sweeney dials in from Kyiv to give Arthur Snell the lowdown on Europe's first ground war since 1945, and why Putin's gamble might have backfired. “From day one I thought Putin had made a mistake, and this invasion is not going well.”  “This feels to me like Twilight of the Gods, Putin has made a miscalculation.” “Putin is pulling the military levers and they're not working.” “Putin is a rational actor, blundering around in a dark bunker of his own making.” “It feels like this war is very 20th century. Putin is a Tsar, entirely out of touch with his people.” “I think Putin is finished. His regime has reached the beginning of the end.” https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast Presented by Arthur Snell. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis Producers: Jacob Archbold, Jelena Sofronijevic and Alex Rees. Audio production by Jade Bailey. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"it gave me a sickening idea of London"

What is the situation really like on the ground in Afghanistan, after the Taliban's astonishingly swift takeover? Our panelist Arthur Snell talks to one of his contacts, presently in hiding in Kabul. We have chosen not identify them for their own safety. https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast“Kabul has been left without anything.” “Everything is closed down. You would think it is the Stone Age in Kabul. You wouldn't have seen this a week ago.” “This was a win-win for Russia.” “The Taliban have made fake promises to the international community. Of course they have not changed.”Presented by Arthur Snell. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s hard and it’s real and we can’t ignore the hard sh✨t. But staying with ourselves and acknowledging (if possible what’s there. What hurts? What can we do about it? An offering: Stay with yourself. Find ways of being with yourself in a tender, loving way. Don’t feel you have to do something about things immediately and take on every single thing causing anguish and despair or anxiety. Ask, "what small adjustment can i make to offer myself some space and support?" Let's show up for ourselves and each other.

The Duke of Wellington's Waterloo Despatch

First up we go down to Gippsland stopping at Morewell for a word with Wendy Farmer from Voices of the Valley to talk about the end of the Hazelwood power station but more particularly the end of the court cases against the companies behind the run away fire and its affects in 2014 that burned for 45 days and still affects residents today.We hear from the far North East of the State with the fourth Despatch from our friends in Goongerah East Gippsland.We move closer to home with the fight brewing over the threatened Preston Market, Darebin Councillor Gaetano Greco talks about his concerns calling on people to come to the next council meeting on June 9th at Preston Town Hall at 6 pm if they too are concerned.A friendly word from Port Philip Council which is offering Artist Arts Rescue Package  to help art workers throught covid.Kevin dishes it out with a week to rememberDon Sutherland assures us that Sally McManus from the ACTU has not moved to the dark side with the LNP's carry-on about a second accord. If the last item sent a shiver up your spine lets calm ourselves with a bit of Kutcher Edwards to celebrate Reconciliation Week.

Goolwa trainer David Jolly is hoping his lightly raced four-year-old Behemoth can go one better in the Goodwood on Saturday after finishing a narrow second behind Despatch in the 2019 edition.

Dit gebeur nie baie dat ons nie woorde het nie. Hierdie is een van daai kere. (Tik en vee uit, tik en vee uit...) Woorde val kort as dit kom by suiwerheid. Ons het vanoggend 'n gesprek op ons podcast met Elandré Schwartz gehad — die "Kleindorp-dromer" van Despatch. Elandré se vyf jaar ouer broer was agsteman en kaptein van die eerste rugbyspan. Toe Elandré Hoërskool toe is, vra die rugby-meneer hom hoopvol of hy gaan kom speel. Dalk so goed soos sy broer? "Nee meneer... Ek sal langs die veld staan en sing..." Dis nou 'n paar jaar later, en ná Elandré 'n Sony Select record deal gekry het deur Bruce Springsteen se "Tougher than the rest" in 2016 op Bok Radio te sing, verskiet hy soos 'n force of nature deur die heelal... Met sy stem (en gees) wat mense en plekke verhelder soos hy vlieg. Oppe, affe, diepte, lig... Elandré se musiek, storie en gees ooze stardom. Nie die ego tipe nie. Die egte tipe. Almal is special. Elandré is wel dalk one in many million...        

A look at the nuts and bolts of vessel load terms and its connection to demurrage/despatch

Why does an ambulance get sent from Dublin to an injured woman in Cork? We've started our own investigation. After the tragic death of Love Island presenter Caroline Flack, is it time to clamp down on how celebrities are pursued and portrayed by the media.. Thomas tells us his children are sick from the water in East Cork & there's lots more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emmanuel Macron is leading demands for the UK to be forced to commit to mirroring EU rules on employment and the environment forever if it wants a post-Brexit free trade deal with the bloc. PUBLIC cooperation helped police take 34 suspected thieves off the streets of Alicante city last month. The majority of the offences committed related to thefts of vehicles and break-ins at homes and businesses. IMAGES of a young British adrenalin junkie risking his life to scale a Benidorm skyscraper to get a selfie have gone viral. Passers-by in Avenida Alfonso Puchades could not believe their eyes on Sunday morning, when they looked up to the sky and saw @thelittlenuisance, as the young man is known, perched with mobile in hand on the 11th floor of a block of flats in Avenida Alfonso Puchades. A Question Time audience member has slammed the dress at the centre of the 'shouldergate' row as 'like a disco outfit'. The guest branded what Tracy Brabin wore at the despatch box in the House of Commons 'inappropriate'.

Emmanuel Macron is leading demands for the UK to be forced to commit to mirroring EU rules on employment and the environment forever if it wants a post-Brexit free trade deal with the bloc. PUBLIC cooperation helped police take 34 suspected thieves off the streets of Alicante city last month. The majority of the offences committed related to thefts of vehicles and break-ins at homes and businesses. IMAGES of a young British adrenalin junkie risking his life to scale a Benidorm skyscraper to get a selfie have gone viral. Passers-by in Avenida Alfonso Puchades could not believe their eyes on Sunday morning, when they looked up to the sky and saw @thelittlenuisance, as the young man is known, perched with mobile in hand on the 11th floor of a block of flats in Avenida Alfonso Puchades. A Question Time audience member has slammed the dress at the centre of the 'shouldergate' row as 'like a disco outfit'. The guest branded what Tracy Brabin wore at the despatch box in the House of Commons 'inappropriate'.

Op 64-jarige ouderdom sit ouma Johanna Wewers van Despatch vir die eerste keer in haar lewe in die klas, en dít omdat sy, nes haar kleinkinders, wil kan skryf. Mariska Spoormaker het by die klas, waar ander vroue ook leer lees en skryf, gaan inloer.

Tony McEvoy joins Correct weight after Despatch won the Group 1 Goodwood at Morphettville

The Loh Kean Yew and Joseph Schooling knock-on effect; Despatch from London after Spurs-Man Utd Time: 19:02 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, ST Sports' Shamir Osman and Rohit Brijnath discuss just how important breakthroughs are for young athletes and also for the sporting fraternity they are a part of. This, after badminton player Loh Kean Yew's win over Chinese superstar Lin Dan, and Ikhsan Fandi's signing with Norwegian second-tier side Raufoss. In the second half of the show, we look at Andy Murray's life and career in tennis, and just what it takes to get to the top, like he did. In a special extra-time segment, we chat with Sazali Abdul Aziz who watched Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0, from the stands of the Wembley Stadium. Produced by: Shamir Osman, Ernest Luis and Adam AzleeSubscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Loh Kean Yew and Joseph Schooling knock-on effect; Despatch from London after Spurs-Man Utd Time: 19:02 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, ST Sports' Shamir Osman and Rohit Brijnath discuss just how important breakthroughs are for young athletes and also for the sporting fraternity they are a part of. This, after badminton player Loh Kean Yew's win over Chinese superstar Lin Dan, and Ikhsan Fandi's signing with Norwegian second-tier side Raufoss. In the second half of the show, we look at Andy Murray's life and career in tennis, and just what it takes to get to the top, like he did. In a special extra-time segment, we chat with Sazali Abdul Aziz who watched Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0, from the stands of the Wembley Stadium. Produced by: Shamir Osman, Ernest Luis and Adam AzleeSubscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

Miles Henson sit's down with Stellar Despatch boss Paul Munter

Today we look at jerks who hurt their dogs to get pain pills then we dive deep into the conspiracy known as “Project Blue Beam.”   A recent CDC report shows that people may be intentionally injuring their pets to get pain medication. How widespread is this problem and how can we stop it?   Then we look at an older, and previously more obscure, conspiracy theory known as “Project Blue Beam.” Did the governments of the world have a plan to destroy major religions via earthquakes and holograms? And a better question is: Could it actually work?   Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the FDA’s new resource guide to support responsible opioid prescribing for pain management in animals https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm617007.htm   People deliberately harm pets to get prescriptions for opioids https://www.channel3000.com/lifestyle/pets/people-deliberately-harm-pets-to-get-prescriptions-for-opioids/780290475   People deliberately harm pets to get prescriptions for opioids https://kdvr.com/2018/08/09/people-deliberately-harm-pets-to-get-prescriptions-for-opioids/   Hurting Pets to Get Attention and Drugs: A Growing Problem https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/201808/hurting-pets-get-attention-and-drugs-growing-problem   Study: People are harming pets to get opioids https://www.wishtv.com/national/study-people-are-harming-pets-to-get-opioids/1361157026   Beware Pets, Your Owners May Be Using You To Get Opioids, Warns FDA https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2018/08/18/beware-pets-your-owners-may-be-using-you-to-get-opioids/#10419f244938   Serge Monast’s Project Blue Beam Makes Today’s Conspiracy Theories Look Sane https://allthatsinteresting.com/project-blue-beam-serge-monast   Project Blue Beam https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Project_Blue_Beam   Serge Monast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Monast   MATTERS OF DEEP CONCERN TO US ALL http://www.despatch.cth.com.au/Despatch/vol91_Concern.html   NASA Blue Beam Project https://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/esp_sociopol_bluebeam01.htm   Project Blue Beam: NASA Is Beta Testing Alien Invasion https://www.disclose.tv/project-blue-beam-nasa-is-beta-testing-alien-invasion-314751   Nighttime Rocket Launch To Create Colorful Clouds in Space https://www.nasa.gov/feature/wallops/2017/nasa-sounding-rocket-will-release-early-morning-artificial-clouds0lighting-up-the-mid-atlantic-coast-may-31   Terrier-Improved Malemute Launch: Vapor deployment test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRbFCOYpXEo   Devil's Due (Star Trek: The Next Generation) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Due_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)   Listen to the daily podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts!   ------------------------------------------------   Logo Art By Ash Black   "As Above" Art By Grant Scott   Intro Song: “Atlantis Attacks” Outro Song: “Bella Royale”   http://www.DeadRabbit.com Email: DeadRabbitRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @JasonOCarpenter Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadRabbitRadio   Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today.   All Contents Of The Podcast Copyright Jason Carpenter 2018    

February 15 | In this episode of The Cycling Podcast, Daniel Friebe joins Richard Moore and Lionel Birnie and reports back from his trip to the Dubai Tour. We hear from Mark Cavendish and Alexander Kristoff about their early season form as all the sprinters begin to think about Milan-San Remo, the first monument of the season, next month. And Aqua Blue's owner Rick Delaney expresses his exasperation at the lack of wild cards his team has been offered for World Tour races. The Cycling Podcast is supported by Rapha and Science In Sport. To support The Cycling Podcast and keep these episodes free-to-air become a Friend of the Podcast at [thecyclingpodcast.com](thecyclingpodcast.com)

Jan Vermeulen won silver for Soen, “a page-turner with countless twists and turns” about a popular and gifted head boy whose unhealthy obsession with a young teacher nearly costs him his life. In 2002, Vermeulen won gold for Geraamtes dra nie klere nie. Jan lives in Despatch. Produced by Laura Wener.

(Recorded on 18/08/2016) The Government wants to develop an #industrialstrategy, but what does that actually mean? DeHavilland speaks to former Business Secretary Sir Vince Cable to find out. We are also joined by Construction News Infrastructure Reporter Jack Simpson and DeHavilland Monitoring Consultant Alaa' Al-Samarrai to discuss the challenges facing #construction, the decision to delay #HinkleyPoint and the details of the #apprenticeshiplevy. Hosted by Mike Indian. Produced by Madhav Bakshi. Click here to visit our website: https://www1.dehavilland.co.uk/

(Recorded on 11/07/16) Theresa May became the UK's 76th Prime Minister this week, but what will she do once inside Number 10? Political Analyst Jasmine Mitchell and Monitoring Consultant Sam Hazelgrove assess how she would tackle #Brexit and other key challenges. The also look at the unfolding #LabourLeadership challenge to Jeremy Corbyn from Angela Eagle. In addition, Monitoring Consultant Filippo Pollara and Monitoring Assistant Rachel Marnick dissect the impact the new Government could have on #health and #infrastructure policies. Hosted by Madhav Bakshi. Produced and edited by Mike Indian. Click here to visit our website: https://www1.dehavilland.co.uk/

(Recorded: 28/06/2016) Last week the UK voted to Leave the European Union. In this week's episode, DeHavilland's Monitoring Consultants and Political Analysts give their take on the events in Westminster and what the outcome means for two dynamic sectors of the country's economy. Hosted by Madhav Bakshi. #ToryLeadership #CorbynCoup #EURefResults #PMQs For more information about DeHavilland's EU Referendum coverage, click here: http://bit.ly/DespatchEURef Click here to listen to our exclusive interview with Calum Kerr MP: https://audioboom.com/boos/4753414-calum-kerr-mp-a-second-scottish-independence-referendum-is-likely

(Recorded: 15/06/2016) In the first episode of Despatch, DeHavilland looks at the EU Referendum. We speak to polling expert Professor John Curtice about the changing trends in public opinion. In addition, our own expert panel offers their take on the campaign so far. Hosted by Mike Indian. For more information about DeHavilland's EU Referendum coverage, click here: http://bit.ly/DespatchEURef Despatch is the podcast from DeHavilland, the definitive provider of political intelligence, parliamentary monitoring and research services for public affairs professionals. We discuss the pressing political issues in Westminster with politicians, academics, key stakeholders our own team of consultants and experts. Click here to visit our website: https://www1.dehavilland.co.uk/