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Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom leads off the Dom Giordano Program by circling back to the push by Harrisburg Republicans to impeach and hold accountable Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for his role in the skyrocketing crime in Philadelphia. Then, after playing today's Money Melody, Giordano teases his next guest, PA State Sen. Scott Martin, who has introduced a bill that has been twisted by the media and called Pennsylvania's ‘Don't Say Gay' bill. Then, Dom welcomes in the aforementioned State Senator Scott Martin, who helps to unpack his proposed Senate Bill 1278, which aims to limit sexual content in Pennsylvania schools, but has been twisted and called Pennsylvania's version of Florida's ‘Don't Say Gay Bill.' Sen. Martin breaks down exactly what is in the bill, explaining why he and others have taken up this fight, and tells that it does things like protect children from incredibly sexual imagery that wouldn't be exposed to children anywhere else. (Photo by Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes Montgomery County GOP Chair Liz Preate-Havey back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the political implications of the decisions coming out of the Supreme Court. First, Giordano asks for Preate-Havey to weigh how much pull the reversal of Roe v. Wade will have on midterm elections both locally and nationally. Then, Giordano and Preate-Havey dive into a conversation centered on the gubernatorial race between Josh Shapiro and Doug Mastriano and the Senate race between John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz. After that, Giordano asks Preate-Havey about the negative implications of a Shapiro win, with both Giordano and Preate-Havey telling of the long-spanning tentacles that relate all the way back to national politics. Then, Tom Homan, former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, joins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the horrific news at the border after authorities found a trailer filled with around 50 dead migrants illegally crossing the border. First, Dom asks Homan about a similar incident he spoke of this morning on Fox News, telling how deeply affected he was by such a horrible scene. Then, Giordano asks Homan for his thoughts on the Biden administration approach to immigration, with Homan comparing and contrasting the efforts to strengthen the border in the Trump administration. (Photo by Getty Images)

After joking that he'd love to have a call from the beach, friend of the show Liz Preate-Havey texts in that she'll join to have a SCOTUS conversation live from the Jersey Shore. (Photo by Getty Images)

Dom Giordano and his producer Dan discuss the effects that inflation will have on upcoming July 4th cookouts. (Photo by Getty Images)

Pennsylvania State Representative Joshua Kail joins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the impeachment process of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner he helped launch, hoping to hold the official accountable for a crime spike in the city. First, Giordano asks Kail about the step-by-step process of what will happen now that an investigative committee has been approved. Then, Rep. Kail retorts claims that he, being an outsider, should not have any power to hold local officials accountable. Also, Kail discusses the media coverage, and tells what he hopes will ultimately result from this investigation. (Photo by Getty Images)

Dom welcomes in the aforementioned State Senator Scott Martin, who helps to unpack his proposed Senate Bill 1278, which aims to limit sexual content in Pennsylvania schools, but has been twisted and called Pennsylvania's version of Florida's ‘Don't Say Gay Bill.' Sen. Martin breaks down exactly what is in the bill, explaining why he and others have taken up this fight, and tells that it does things like protect children from incredibly sexual imagery that wouldn't be exposed to children anywhere else. (Photo by Getty Images)

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In 1997 Hong Kong was handed back to China after more than 150 years of British rule. There were ceremonies and fireworks to celebrate the end of colonialism - but some residents were not happy. Emily Lau was a leading democracy campaigner at the time, she tells Mike Gallagher about that day. Image from Getty Images.

Günaydın. Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan asgari ücrete ilişkin çalışmaların bu hafta tamamlanacağını söyledi. Bir maden işletmesinin borusundaki sızıntı nedeniyle Fırat Nehri'ne siyanür karıştı. BDDK'nın kararı "sermaye kontrolü" olarak yorumlandı.Bugünün bülteni Yapı Kredi Portföy destekleriyle ulaşıyor. Fotoğraf: Michael Kappeler/dpa/Getty Images

Could floating wind turbines and kites that generate electricity help fight climate change? There are lots of innovative new ways people are harnessing the power of the wind. We visit a floating wind farm off the coast of Scotland, check out wind turbines on street lamps and see how much power giant kites can generate. Along the way we investigate the massive potential of wind energy and assess the challenges involved in catching the breeze. Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter/producer: Claire Bates Reporter: Craig Langran Executive producer: Tom Colls Production Coordinator: Ibtisam Zein Sound mix: Hal Haines Editor: Penny Murphy Image: Illustration of a wind turbine on a cloud (Getty Images)

Dom and producer Dan announce the next developments coming out of Harrisburg, as State lawmakers prepare to hold Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner accountable for the lawlessness pervading Philadelphia. (Photo by Getty Images)

Dom welcomes Latrice Booker, Director of Philadelphia's HOPE Pregnancy Center, back onto the Dom Giordano Program after she joined the show a couple weeks ago after her building was vandalized after the leak of the Roe reversal, which was solidified into law late last week. First, Giordano asks Booker what this ruling means for organizations like HOPE, with Booker telling that the organization continues to move forward knowing the work needs to be done. Then, Booker takes Giordano through the help that the center provides to pregnant women, telling of the power of hope. Also, Booker tells listeners how they can get involved in their local pregnancy centers, and tells of MultiplyHope.Life. (Photo by Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom leads off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the religious angle of the Roe v. Wade reversal, lamenting about a local reporter who has turned a strange direction on abortion after reporting on deeply Catholic issues. Then, Giordano jumps into a conversation centered on inflation, telling about the ridiculous gas prices both locally and nationally, and tells about the ridiculous price of movie tickets after seeing Elvis over the weekend. Then, Dom welcomes Latrice Booker, Director of Philadelphia's HOPE Pregnancy Center, back onto the Dom Giordano Program after she joined the show a couple weeks ago after her building was vandalized after the leak of the Roe reversal, which was solidified into law late last week. First, Giordano asks Booker what this ruling means for organizations like HOPE, with Booker telling that the organization continues to move forward knowing the work needs to be done. Then, Booker takes Giordano through the help that the center provides to pregnant women, telling of the power of hope. Also, Booker tells listeners how they can get involved in their local pregnancy centers, and tells of MultiplyHope.Life. (Photo by Getty Images)

Dom and Dan are surprised to find out that gas stations have instituted a $175 hold on credit cards when customers swipe to get gas. (Photo by Getty Images)

Andrew C. McCarthy, Fox News legal expert and Contributing Editor at National Review, rejoins the Dom Giordano Program to offer his legal expertise to break down the monumental rulings from the Supreme Court. First, Giordano asks for McCarthy's analysis in the Kennedy v. Bremerton case, in which the court ruled in favor of Coach Joe Kennedy, who was fired from his job as a football coach after praying with his students. After that, McCarthy and Dom discuss the reversal of the Roe decision, with McCarthy stressing the importance of allowing States and citizens to decide their laws. (Photo by Getty Images)

Sémillon used to be the most planted white grape in the world. From its native home in France to Australia, Chile, South Africa, Argentina, and beyond, it was planted en masse to pump out large quantities of flavorless bulk white wine. The problem was that Sémillon doesn't cooperate when it's forced to high yields. It loses acidity and it lacks flavor unlike some other grapes that can still muster some umph when over-cropped (Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Colombard, to name three).  For this reason, plantings were replaced and the grape became unpopular. Photo: Sémillon, Bordeaux.com  Today it is grown in limited quantities but two distinct areas– Sauternes/Barsac and Pessac-Leognan in Bordeaux and the Hunter Valley of Australia --  create wines that are incredibly specific and unique. Demand and fascination with these iconic wines means that cultivation of this grape is not doomed!   Here are the show notes: The origins of the grape Although we don't know the parentage, we do know the grape is from southwestern France. It is likely from Bordeaux Until the 1700s, producers were only using the grape in Sauternes (at this point it was already a sweet wine, as records from 1717-1736 at the local abbey show) Later, it was found in St-Emilion, from which it derives its name. The name most likely comes from Selejun – the local pronunciation of Saint-Emilion     Sémillon in the vineyard A thick-skinned grape, part of the reason it was so widely planted was that this feature makes Sémillon pretty resistant to molds and mildews (although, thankfully not botrytis). This feature of the grape helps make it easy to grow and it can be quite vigorous, which is why it was so used and abused in the past! The grape buds later and ripens earlier than its blending partner, Sauvignon blanc, and this short growing window means it is not as susceptible to spring or autumn frosts The grape is versatile on soil types – it can thrive on gravel, calcareous clay, sand, and other types making it incredibly adaptable Fully ripe Sémillon will have big yellow to nearly copper colored berries Low yields are best Château d'Yquem, the most famous Sauternes producer in the world, allegedly makes one glass per vine. The rest of Sauternes yields about 24hl/ha, and lower quality regions yield 80 -100 hl/ha. Hunter Valley in Australia – 60 hl/ha **M.C. Ice and I fully acknowledge that we have no idea what a hl/ha looks like but we use the numbers for comparison sake – ratios are still helpful, right? ** Photo: Australian Semillon, courtesy Wine Australia Climate can vary enormously and the grape can still perform: In Sauternes, special climate conditions must exist (we discuss later) Top dry white areas of Graves and Pessac-Leognan have warmer sites for Sémillon, which allows it to get fully ripe, adding lushness to the blend with Sauvignon blanc In Hunter valley, humidity with tropical storms are best! Because the area has strong cloud cover there is less direct sun so it slows photosynthesis, despite heat. The humid afternoons somehow help build acidity. The light, sandy soils that contain some loam and iron have good drainage, during rain     We discuss the growing regions for most of the remaining part of the show France: Bordeaux France grows more Sémillon than any other country and most of the plantings are in Bordeaux, specifically – Graves, Pessac-Leognan, and Sauternes 50 or so years ago, half the production in Bordeaux was white, mostly from Semillon, which traditionally made up 4/5 of any white wine in the area, sweet or white, but now has taken a backseat to Sauvignon Blanc, which offers more acidity to the wine in a warming climate  Photo: Bordeaux vineyard, Getty Images via Canva subscription   Sauternes, Barsac In Sauternes, Barsac (please see episode 369 for more info) and the sweet appellations of Cadillac, Ste Croix du Mont, Loupiac, and Cerons Sémillon is always partnered with Sauvignon blanc, which also receives botrytis well but maintains its acidity. Wines are hand harvested, with several passes through the vineyard to get the right level of botrytis, which can be patchy and can be grey rot if it developed poorly on the grapes Botrytis is a fungus that affects the grapes right when the fruit forms. It concentrates sugar and creates honeyed, apricot, mango flavors with a viscous mouthfeel from the glycerol it produces. Alcohol levels range in the region -- the minimum in Sauternes is 13% but it can well over 20% ABV For botrytis to form, a region needs foggy nights and early morning, followed by warm and sunny days. This is essential in the autumn, and is a very consistent weather pattern in the sweet wine regions of Bordeaux, which botrytized wine can be made nearly every year These wines are aged for long periods in oak barrels Some, like Chateau Climens in Barsac, are 100% Sémillon   Dry white appellations In Graves and the lighter, sandier regions of Pessac-Leognan, Sémillon is often the biggest percentage of the blend. The best versions – Haut-Brion Blanc and La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc (different Châteaux, owned by the same group = confusing, I know) – are hundreds of dollars a bottle and often have Sémillon as the main component, but it's vintage dependent In Pessac-Leognan, 25% of blend must be Sauvignon Blanc, and the trend is to favor that grape over Sémillon both because it's easier to grow, and because it has acidity. From good producers, these wines can age for decades The grape can be in Côtes de Bordeaux blancs and in basic Bordeaux blanc from better producers Sémillon adds fullness to the texture and when it is aged in oak (as is the case with Sauternes, Barsac and in Graves and Pessac-Leognan), it can have peach, mango, nuts, and toast flavors, which contrast well with Sauvignon blanc's more “green” aromas. If Sémillon is not aged in oak, it can have citrus, grass, notes without much flavor. When it is fully ripe and aged in oak, it is fat in texture with lemon and tropical fruit and has lower acidity.   Other places in France Sémillon grows... Southwest France has the sweet wine of Monbazillac (like Sauternes) and dry white of Bergerac Provence and the Languedoc, but not of any quality     Australia Makes the most distinctive dry white in Australia and was first planted in the Hunter Valley where it gained popularity for its ease to grow, high yields, and resistance to disease It went from being the workhorse grape in the 1980s, to accounting for only 3.1% of the total Australian crush today More than half of Australia's Semillon comes from the bulk New South Wales region of Riverina Hunter Valley in New South Wales The warm, humid climate of the Hunter Valley isn't conducive to most grapes but Semillon (no accent on the “e” in Australia!) changes from a grassy, lemony acidic wine into a dark yellow, nutty, honey and straw-scented viscous wine if grown and made under certain conditions To achieve this, growers pick early, before the summer rains and the grapes have very high acidity. Alcohol levels are around 10-11% ABV, and most of the wine spends no time in oak for fermentation nor for aging – it is put in stainless, fermented cold, and bottled. Wines in their youth are like Sauvignon blanc – citrus, green herbs, and straw flavors persist, with high acidity. After 5-10 years of storage the wine darkens and tastes like honey, toasted, grilled nuts and seems like it has been in an oak barrel (hasn't) – a total odd ball. Although the grapes can have some botrytis, this phenomenon is just a result of the rainy, tropical growing conditions To learn more about Hunter Valley and the Semillon, listen to ep 309, with the amazing Connie Paur Griffiths of Tranquil Vale, an excellent small producer located there Tyrells is the famous producer here (especially Vat 1 Semillon). Also Brokenwood, Silkman, Andrew Thomas    Photo: Hunter Valley Vineyard, credit Wine Australia   Western Australia: Margaret River: Popular for blends of Semillon and Sauvignon blanc You will see Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon on the bottle, the first name indicates which grape dominates the blend These wines can be made in a juicy, fruit style with no oak, or oak fermented and/or oak matured to last longer Producers: Vasse Felix, Cullen, Cape Mentelle, Leeuwin   South Australia Adelaide Hills: Wines are like white Bordeaux in that they are picked early and blended with Sauvignon Blanc to avoid oiliness, too much ripeness. They sometimes use oak, sometimes not. Charlotte Dalton is the big producer here. Barossa: Sometimes makes varietal versions that show the purity of the grape, sometimes use big oak and can be toasty and Chardonnay-esque. Producers: Torbreck, Peter Lehmann, Henschke in Eden Valley Clare Valley: Can be more refined than Barossa but still peachy with apple and citrus and fuller body. Oak influence is common. Producers: Mount Harrocks, Pauletts Riverina: Is notorious for low quality bulk wine but a pocket of it develops botrytis easily and makes high quality sweet wines: McWilliams, De Bortoli     New Zealand has a small amount of Semillon in Marlborough, Hawkes Bay, and Gisbourne   South Africa Semillon was once so important it was called “greengrape” because of its bring green foliage By 1822, 93% of the vineyard land planted was Semillon. Then it was commonly just called “wine grape” but by the 1900s it began its sharp decline It is grown now in Stellenbosch, Swartland, and Franschhoek. Some areas have older bush vines. Producers like: Cederberg, Steenberg, Vergelegen , Mullineux are using more Semillon in blends with Sauvignon Blanc (some sweet, some dry versions)   United States   California Barely uses Semillon but vines that were imported in the 1880s to the Livermore Valley in northern California, were allegedly from Château d'Yquem Vines that live in the Monte Rosso vineyard in Sonoma date from 1886 and can make excellent wines. Morgon is an example Sierra Foothills: Some here, notably my friend Lorenzo Muslia of Andis makes the Bill Dillian Semillon that has great acidity but silkiness and hay, herb, and melon notes (for the podcast with Lorenzo click here) Photo: Andis Wines   Washington State Big decline in plantings and they usually a blend with Sauvignon Blanc Popular from Walla Walla producers: L'Ecole 41 – lemon curd, nut and toast notes with a pretty full body, Amavi (episode with Amavi here) – slightly more acidic and less full with more citrus and grass notes but still with a rich body     Others countries that use Sémilllon Chile: Because of the Bordeaux link, has Semillon and usually uses it for blends or Sauternes-like sweet wines. Semillon used be 75% of white vines in Chile! Argentina, Uruguay have some nice examples Canada     Food Pairing Ideas Sauternes/dessert styles: blue (Roquefort) cheese, foie gras, scallops, fruit based-dessert Lighter styles: Oysters, shellfish, white fish or chicken dishes with citrus or herbal sauces or creamy sauces, salads, goat and sheep's milk cheeses _____________________________________________ Research Sources: “Wine Grapes” by Jancis Robinson, Dr. José Vouillamoz, Julia Harding “Grapes & Wines” by Margaret Rand and Oz Clarke https://www.bordeaux.com/us/ https://www.wineaustralia.com/ Fiona Beckett – Matching Food & Wine As always, talking to people about the grape who grow it, and drinking a lot of the wine itself – Sémillon is awesome! __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ From our Sponsors... Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on big names or boutique brands from all over the world at up to 75% off! 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What's your favourite beach in the UK and what makes it special? We are inviting Today listeners to nominate their favourite beaches in the UK. Today's Simon Jack spoke to Simon Barnes, author of Rewild Yourself, about his favourite spot on the coast of Suffolk and Anita Sethi, author of I Belong Here, takes us on a walk along Chesil Beach. (Image, Chesil Beach, Credit, Getty Images)

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In 1997 Hong Kong was a buzzing hub of capitalism surrounded by a communist state. It was also a colonial relic - still ruled largely from Britain. It was the job of former Governor General, Chris Patten, to hand it over to China. He tells Louise Hidalgo about it. Image from Getty Images.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.    In this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW argues that this week saw the crypto community settling into the bear market. He looks at why both the macro landscape and crypto's recent string of problems could be the beginning of a longer lull.  - Nexo is an all-in-one platform where you can buy crypto with a bank card and earn up to 16% interest on your assets. On the platform you can also swap 300+ market pairs and borrow against your crypto from 0% APR. Sign up at nexo.io by June 30 and receive up to $150 in BTC. - NEAR is a blockchain for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, NEAR empowers millions to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future. Find out more at NEAR.org. - FTX US is the safe, regulated way to buy Bitcoin, ETH, SOL and other digital assets. Trade crypto with up to 85% lower fees than top competitors and trade ETH and SOL NFTs with no gas fees and subsidized gas on withdrawals. Sign up at FTX.US today. - Enjoying this content?   SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1438693620?at=1000lSDb Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/538vuul1PuorUDwgkC8JWF?si=ddSvD-HST2e_E7wgxcjtfQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ubHdjcnlwdG8ubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=   Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8   Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW - “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: gece33/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

In the second part of Sportsworld's guide to the teams that'll be taking part in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar we'll profile groups E, F, G and H. John Bennett is joined by World Football's Mani Djazmi, African broadcaster Usher Komugisha, South American football commentator Juan Arango and European football journalist Alvaro Romeo for your guide to the groups. Lutz Pfannenstiel, sporting director from St Louis City SC, joins us to talk about how his former Hoffenheim colleague Hansi Flick has transformed the fortunes of the German national team, Canadian Goalkeeper Paul Dolan, who was part of the side when they last made the World Cup in 1986 shares his optimism for the side that ended their 36 year wait for an appearance on football's biggest stage, and JoyFM's George Addo explains how Ghana are strengthening their side ahead of Qatar. (Photo: The FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy is pictured prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw. Credit: Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

In the first part of Sportsworld's guide to the teams that'll be taking part in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar we'll profile groups A, B, C and D. John Bennett is joined by World Football's Mani Djazmi, African broadcaster Usher Komugisha, South American football commentator Juan Arango and European football journalist Alvaro Romeo for your guide to the groups. We'll also hear from the Qatar coach Felix Sanchez as the hosts prepare for their World Cup debut, Australia's Aziz Behich tells us what it means to be back at the World Cup after their playoff win and French Football journalist Sara Menai examine's the defending champions' recent poor form. (Photo: The FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy is pictured prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw. Credit: Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Today, Lou Pate took over and hosted the Dom Giordano Program while Dom enjoyed a couple rare days off. In today's third hour, Pate continues the discussion centered on abortion, and tells about the negative implications in suggested changes to our election laws by Progressives. (Photo by Getty Images)

Keith Hartzell, former Ocean City Councilman, joins the Dom Giordano Program to offer an update on ‘Club Ocean City,' a regular gathering of underage teenagers drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana on the beach in Ocean City. (Photo by Getty Images)

The European Commission in May proposed its ‘REPowerEU' plan to wean the EU off supplies of Russian fossil fuels and accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we talk with experts about the plan and what it means for investment in renewables. We speak with Elisabetta Cornago, senior research fellow at think tank the Centre for European Reform. We talk to Hans Stegeman, chief investment strategist at asset manager Triodos Investment Management. And we hear from Dries Acke, policy director of SolarPower Europe, which represents the solar power industry. We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com). Photo credit: Getty Images

Visuals impact the way we see ourselves—and the world around us. When inclusiveness and diversity are considered in imagery, authentic representation is created that can change perceptions, shift mindsets, and help create lasting connections between brands and consumers. This interactive workshop, presented by Getty Images at Advertising Week Europe 2022, will give you the tools … Continue reading "Seen, Skipped or Stereotyped: Defining the Details That Talk To DE&I In Imagery"

In more than 200 years as a republic, Colombia has never elected a left-wing leader - until now. Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19 rebel group, narrowly won in a very polarised election. He said Colombia “voted for change.” BBC Mundo's Daniel Pardo, who's from Bogota, witnessed the celebrations. North Korean trash Seoul politics professor Kang Dong-wan is fascinated by life inside North Korea, and based his latest research on the vast array of packaging washed up on South Korea's Five West Sea Islands. BBC Korean's Jungmin Choi tells us what he discovered there, and what it reveals about life inside the communist state. Russia's lost generals Why are so many Russian generals dying in the Ukraine conflict? At least four have been killed, possibly more, and yet it's usually rare for a general to die in battle. BBC Russian's Olga Ivshina explains what the high casualty rate tells us about the way Russian forces are fighting. The imprisonment of Aung San Suu Kyi The deposed former leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved from house arrest to solitary confinement in prison. BBC Burmese editor Soe Win Than tells us what's known about her previous living conditions, and the significance of the junta's decision to put her behind bars. Vietnamese brides China has a huge sex imbalance in its population, with 10% more men than women. This legacy of the one child policy has had a huge impact on neighbouring Vietnam; it's estimated 100,000 Vietnamese women married to Chinese men. Bui Thu from BBC Vietnamese spoke with one woman who married for love about her experiences. (Photo: Gustavo Petro and Francia Marquez. Credit: Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images)

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 Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin talks to Kallie from ButFirstCoffee Blog.com about all things parenting, kids and mom life. This week Kallie explains the viral trend "1000 hours outside" and how you can do it with your kids too!  Photo credit: Getty Images

Taliban authorities have called off the search for survivors in the Afghan province worst-hit by a devastating earthquake. Also, European Union leaders have approved both Ukraine and Moldova as official candidates for eventual membership of the bloc and how researchers in Florida found the largest invasive python yet around Everglades National Park. (Villagers examine earthquake damage. Getty Images)

Today, Lou Pate took over and hosted the Dom Giordano Program while Dom enjoyed a couple rare days off. In today's second hour, Pate drills into inflation and the economy, telling listener's how Democrats have twisted the blame away from the party. (Photo by Getty Images)

Today, Lou Pate took over and hosted the Dom Giordano Program while Dom enjoyed a couple rare days off. In the first hour, Pate touches upon a Supreme Court decision that reduces gun restrictions in New York, and offers his opinion on the effort by Democrats to control the citizens of the United States. (Photo by Getty Images)

Organisations are facing financial challenges getting aid to Afghanistan after Wednesday's devastating earthquake. Vivienne Nunis is joined by Dr Erica Moret, a senior researcher at the Graduate Institute in Geneva and the author of a recent report on financial access for NGOs in Afghanistan. European Union leaders are today set to formally designate Ukraine a candidate for future membership. Ukraine applied to join the bloc after Russia invaded in February, and leaders are meeting in Brussels. Marc Pierini, a former career EU diplomat for nearly 40 years, explains the process of joining the EU. Online dating is big business, but some businesses are going one step further when it comes to love in the metaverse. Hannah Mullane has been investigating if putting on a virtual reality headset can help with dating. Nike's Air Force 1 went on sale today. It's a collaboration with Off White, the luxury brand formerly owned by the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh. They sold for $185 but the resale value for such sneakers can be up to 400% higher. Radio and podcast host, Kish Kash explains how he got involved in the sneaker collecting phenomenon. (Picture: Villagers along with rescue workers examine the extent of damage at a village following an earthquake in Bernal district, Paktika province, on June 23, 2022. - Desperate rescuers battled against the clock and heavy rain on June 23 to reach cut-off areas in eastern Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and left thousands more homeless. Picture Credit: AHMAD SAHEL ARMAN/AFP via Getty Images).

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Today, Dom broadcasted live from Mulligan's Bar and Grill in Wildwood, celebrating Dom Giordano Day after Mayor Pete Byron designated the celebratory day a couple years ago. First, Giordano welcomes in Johnny Z, owner of Mulligan's, who tells us about a special drink being offered on location for the new holiday. Then, Keith Hartzell, former Ocean City Councilman, joins the Dom Giordano Program to offer an update on ‘Club Ocean City,' a regular gathering of underage teenagers drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana on the beach in Ocean City. After that, Bill O'Reilly stops in to tell us about his newest entrant into the Killing series, and Steve Keeley joins in to congratulate Dom on his big day. (Photo by Getty Images)

Today the Sri Lankan prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, said the country's economy has completely collapsed and needs international support. Addressing parliament, he said a donor conference would be convened to seek financial assistance from China, Japan and India. Dhananath Fernando is the Chief Operating Officer at the independent policy think tank the Advocata Institute in Colombo. He tells us what might have prompted the prime minister to conclude that an economic collapse had been reached. It's estimated that as many as one thousand people have died in an earthquake in Afghanistan and another 1500 people have been injured. The Taliban has called on aid agencies to help reach the worst-affected areas but so far few have been able to reach those in need. Head of delegation in Afghanistan for the International Committee of the Red Cross, Eloi Fillion joins us from Kabul. Prices in the UK are continuing to rise at their fastest rate for 40 years due to climbing food, energy and fuel costs. Russ Mould, investor director at AJ Bell, tells us how the markets have been reacting. In India financial content creators are seeing their popularity and their fortunes soar. Their fame coincides with the huge wave of retail investors coming into the equity markets. Our India Business Correspondent Nikhil Inamdar explains. After three long years many festivals are reopening their gates, and one of the world's most famous, Glastonbury, is starting this weekend in England. The BBC's Colin Paterson was there when Michael Eavis, the founder and organiser of the festival, welcomed people to the site once again. Director of MTN Bushfire festival, Jiggs Thorne, tells us how popular festivals are in Africa and the challenges faced. (Picture: Afghan people carry sacks of food grains distributed as an aid by the World Food Programme (WFP) in Kandahar on October 19, 2021. Picture Credit: JAVED TANVEER/AFP via Getty Images).

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This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.  The crypto market just went through one of its most turbulent and brutal weekends in recent memory. In today's episode, NLW looks at how much the broader downturn as well as these more recent moves are being driven by the crypto specific factors such as Terra, Celsius and Three Arrows Capital, versus being just part of a larger macroeconomic re-alignment.  - Nexo is an all-in-one platform where you can buy crypto with a bank card and earn up to 16% interest on your assets. On the platform you can also swap 300+ market pairs and borrow against your crypto from 0% APR. Sign up at nexo.io by June 30 and receive up to $150 in BTC. - NEAR is a blockchain for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, NEAR empowers millions to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future. Find out more at NEAR.org. - FTX US is the safe, regulated way to buy Bitcoin, ETH, SOL and other digital assets. Trade crypto with up to 85% lower fees than top competitors and trade ETH and SOL NFTs with no gas fees and subsidized gas on withdrawals. Sign up at FTX.US today. - “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Leonid studio/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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6:04-NEWS 6:10-Supreme Court expected to issue the overturning of Roe v Wade some time this week 6:25-"Lightyear" stumbles at the box office  6:39-Supreme Court also expected to rule on case to expand legal gun ownership  7:04-NEWS 7:08-Swimming's governing body, FINA, rules on allowing transgender swimmers compete in events  7:12-Scottish man stopped from donating blood after refusing to answer if he was pregnant  7:32-Tim Allen's cancellation from Hollywood is why "Lightyear" failed at the box office  7:42-Staffers of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" were arrested for trespassing on the Capitol grounds 7:45-CUT SHEET | Jeff Toobin compares VP Pence's actions on Jan. 6th to Harrison Ford | Janet Yellen expects inflation to rise through the year but doesn't blame Biden's policies for the skyrocketing rate | Heidi Heitkamp admits they more they discuss Jan.6th they aren't discussing gas prices  | LGBTQI+ member James Kirchick doesn't need his self worth determined by someone else wearing a rainbow pin | Kirchick explains how the "LatinX" push is pushing Latin-Americans to vote Republican  8:03-Philadelphia firefighters investigating a building collapse in North Philadelphia that killed one of their own.  8:10-Companies already profiting off "Juneteenth" holiday  8:20-NEWS 8:26-Having a beer gut might actually be good for you  8:40-Pro-life prenancy centers, including in Philadelphia, are being vandalized in wake of upcoming Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade 9:02-NEWS 9:08-It could take 5 years to fill the shortage of pilots at airlines  9:12-FINA, swimming governing body, restricts transgender females from competing against biological women  9:27-Summer jobs we hated  9:40-China is obtaining data on U.S. TikTok users  9:45-CUT SHEET | Social Media influencer shows off her "healthy coke" | Biden is in the process of making up his mind of the tariffs against China | Brian Deese pressed by CBS' Margaret Brennan on how Biden Administration is curbing inflation | Former Obama Treasury Secretary Larry Summers says recession is coming | Fauci refuses to stay if the NIH will stop funding research done in China  9:55-Final Thoughts Photo by: Getty Images