Podcasts about Helsinki

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore, Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan, and Louise Williams of Monthly Cycles discuss how Helsinki achieved a full year without a single road death — and what lessons Ireland can take from its Vision Zero strategy.Listen here

Netanyahu's latest move isn't subtle. He wants Israel to take full control of the Gaza Strip — dismantle Hamas, free hostages, and install a non-Hamas civilian government. On paper, it sounds like a decisive endgame. In practice, it's a minefield. The UN, the UK, and even some of Israel's own military leaders are warning this could be catastrophic, both humanitarian and legal. We're talking about tens of thousands of troops pushing into Gaza City, uprooting a million residents to the south, and expanding a controversial aid network that's already replacing the UN in distribution.I can't say I'm shocked. From the moment October 7th happened, this was always one of the plausible end states — Hamas removed from power entirely. What I didn't anticipate was Iran's weakened state factoring into the timing, or the fact that Israel might see that as a green light to act more aggressively. The trouble is, any operation that moves into the areas where hostages are held risks killing them outright. That's going to split Israel politically, because it forces a brutal question: if you were willing to risk their deaths now, why didn't you do it immediately after the attack?And that's before you even get to the problem of what comes after. Hamas leaders can't make a deal and then just go live quietly in Gaza. They'd have to leave. But where? You don't walk away from martyrdom rhetoric on Monday and spend Tuesday at Mario World in Orlando. Gaza under Hamas isn't just a state — it's a criminal syndicate, and that makes any negotiated exit almost impossible. Which means, if this plan goes forward, it's going to be bloody, messy, and controversial from the start.Trump's Putin PlayTrump's continuing to signal he'll meet with Putin “very soon,” possibly in the UAE. Early talk was that Zelensky would be part of a three-way summit, but Trump has apparently dropped that stipulation. Predictably, the Kremlin is treating this like a win, while critics warn it could legitimize Russia's aggression and undermine NATO. That's the Beltway framing.From what I'm hearing, it's not that simple. Trump has actually been harder on Putin lately than some people realize — moving nuclear subs into range, green-lighting sanctions, and generally signaling that he's done being strung along. This isn't 2018 Helsinki. It might be Trump testing whether Putin will only make a deal after feeling genuine pressure.None of this means a breakthrough is coming. It probably isn't. But it does mean Trump wants to own the narrative — that he's the guy who ends wars through direct negotiation. And until Ukraine or Gaza is resolved, his foreign policy record will feel incomplete. I think he knows that, and I think that's why this meeting's on the table at all.FBI Assisting in Locating Texas DemsIn Texas, the Democratic walkout drama is back, with Senator John Cornyn confirming the FBI is helping locate them. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is playing host, calling the state's collection of Democrats “refugees,” which is absurd. They're not refugees. They're political props in his own long-term campaign plans.Here's the thing — if you believe in what you're doing, you should want to get arrested. That would make this story bigger, not smaller. It's the most potent form of protest they've got. Instead, they're hiding out in hotels, funded by Beto O'Rourke's PAC, doing nothing to energize the very voters they're supposedly defending.They could be knocking on doors in the districts that are about to be carved up, rallying people who are about to lose representation. If they got dragged back to Austin by Texas Rangers in the middle of that, it'd be front-page news. Instead, we've got photo ops in Chicago. It's the same mistake they made in 2021 — swapping a real fight for a symbolic one, and then acting surprised when nothing changes.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:48 - Interview with Michael Cohen and Tom Merritt00:21:29 - Update00:21:57 - Gaza00:29:30 - Trump and Putin00:32:41 - Texas Dems00:36:07 - Interview with Michael Cohen and Tom Merritt (con't)01:01:12 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Helsinki hasn't registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year, municipal officials have revealed. Could Ireland and its cities ever achieve the same? Speaking to Shane to discuss further was Roni Utriainen, Traffic engineer in Helsinki.

This episode of Bleeding Metal brings you hosts Kiki and Martha discussing their most recent live music experiences, with a concert report of DARK SARAH's comeback performance and a festival report of Nexus Nerd Rock Festival 2025.Shortly before the concert in Helsinki on July 5th, Kiki was also able to catch up with DARK SARAH-vocalist Heidi Parviainen about her businesses, hobbies and plans for the future of the band and their upcoming album.0:00 Catching Up with Martha and Kiki3:35 Interview with Heidi Parviainen from Dark Sarah15:45 Nexus Nerd Festival - Martha's Experience27:05 Upcoming EpisodesRecorded on August 1st, 2025.Show notes:Check out our last podcast episode with Heidi from DARK SARAHGet your tickets for Nexus Nerd Rock Festival 2026Bleeding Metal was created by ⁠⁠@kikigege87 ⁠ and is hosted and produced with ⁠⁠@martha _wingen⁠⁠. Episode edited by Kiki.Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wherever you listen and watch some new video interviews on YouTube, all links are on our ⁠⁠linktree⁠. Intro music by ⁠⁠Savvier Nelson⁠⁠ with vocals from ⁠⁠PERSONA-singer Jelena Dobric⁠⁠.

Helsinki hasn't registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year, municipal officials have revealed. Could Ireland and its cities ever achieve the same? Speaking to Shane to discuss further was Roni Utriainen, Traffic engineer in Helsinki.

Nicholas Ziegler, board member of IBC Helsinki, explains how the competition is structured, how dancers are selected, and what makes the event stand out. He shares tips for first-time competitors, talks about the role of the jury and master teachers, and reflects on the rapid growth of ballet competitions around the world. Learn more about IBC Helsinki on their website Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

There is a new issue of Roczniki Filozoficzne dedicated to Linda Zagzebski's new book, Omnisubjectivity. In today's episode, I take you through my contribution to the symposium. I examine all of the different ways that classical theism is incompatible with omnisubjectivity. CreditsHost: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, senior research fellow at the Polin Institute, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rtmullins.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Der Begriff "europäische Sicherheit", der dem Helsinki-Prozess zugrunde lag, existiert nicht mehr. Während die USA sich gen Asien wenden, ist Europa nur noch sich selbst wichtig. Einen neuen Platz, nicht länger im Mittelpunkt, muss es erst finden. Von Fjodor Lukjanow https://rtde.press/meinung/252495-der-geist-von-helsinki-was-ist-nach-50-jahren-davon-uebrig-geblieben/ 

Helsinki just hit a milestone—zero traffic deaths in a year. How did they do it, and why can't other cities, like Luxembourg, match that success? Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World."

In Finnlands Hauptstadt Helsinki gab's im letzten Jahr keinen einzigen Verkehrstoten. Hauptgrund: Fast überall gilt Tempo 30, das wird streng kontrolliert. Und: Strafen orientieren sich am Gehalt. Ein reicher Raser kann auch mal 121.000 Euro blechen.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

In this episode, we're heading north to explore the magic of Finland with Tarja Koivisto of Visit Finland. From the stylish streets of Helsinki to the peaceful beauty of the archipelago, the sparkling waters of the Lakelands, and the snow-covered wonderland of Lapland, we're covering all the highlights.And we'll talk about a few hidden gems that make Finland such a unique and unforgettable destination.Tarja shares her insider perspective on what makes Finland special.Think saunas, forests, design, delicious Finnish cuisine and a deep connection to nature. Whether you're dreaming of a cozy winter escape or a summertime lake retreat, this episode will inspire you to add Finland to your travel list.Want to chat more about Finland?Send me a message at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.In this episode:1:12: Intro 2:13: Introducing Tarja Koivisto of Visit Finland (bio)4:40: Meeting Tarja5:31: Placing Finland on the Map5:54: Geography of Finland7:56: Highlights9:53: Food18:01: Sauna Culture22:53: Helsinki25:39: Lakeland Area30:32: Western Finland & Islands33:40: Golf in Finland35:05: Making Your Way North36:17: Lapland41:18: Seasons  44:10: Sami Culture45:25: Travel Considerations + Finnish Happiness47:48: Finnish Traditions51:24: Off The Main Tourist Track and Tarja's Favorites54:20: Practical Information1:00:16: Wrapping it up with Tarja1:02:45: Wrapping it up + Final Thoughts1:06:27: Listener ReviewImportant links:Visit FinlandTravel Bucket List Revisited 2025My Ultimate Europe Wish List — Category By CategoryLonely Planet FinlandVisit Finlandia InstagramTASC ClothingWander Your Way ResourcesWander Your WayWander Your Way Adventures ★ Support this podcast ★

In the Philippines, rice serves as a fundamental component of the diet, typically accompanying most meals as either white or brown rice. It is also a key ingredient in various snacks and desserts. Consequently, the Philippines ranks among the top countries globally in rice per capita consumption, alongside nations like China and India. However, the majority of rice produced are modern varieties, which are intended for mass consumption, and differs from traditional varieties. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Julie Yu-Wen Chen, a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Helsinki, engages in a discussion with Floper Gershwin Manuel about traditional rice in the Philippines and the initiatives aimed at its preservation. Floper Gershwin Manuel is currently a PhD student at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand taking up PhD in Sociology and Anthropology. His research interests include heritage and museum studies, rural and agricultural communities, cultural mapping, and gender and youth in agriculture and heritage work. Floper is also a Faculty at the Department of Social Sciences in Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He has served as Head for the university's Center for Central Luzon Studies, which also manages the CLSU Agricultural Museum. Prior to working at CLSU, Floper has worked at the Philippine Rice Research Institute, where he worked on projects related to the Rice Science Museum and other studies related to rice and culture. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Chen is one of the Editors of the highly-ranked Journal of Chinese Political Science. Formerly, she was Editor-in-Chief of Asian Ethnicity. 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 Philippines, rice serves as a fundamental component of the diet, typically accompanying most meals as either white or brown rice. It is also a key ingredient in various snacks and desserts. Consequently, the Philippines ranks among the top countries globally in rice per capita consumption, alongside nations like China and India. However, the majority of rice produced are modern varieties, which are intended for mass consumption, and differs from traditional varieties. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Julie Yu-Wen Chen, a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Helsinki, engages in a discussion with Floper Gershwin Manuel about traditional rice in the Philippines and the initiatives aimed at its preservation. Floper Gershwin Manuel is currently a PhD student at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand taking up PhD in Sociology and Anthropology. His research interests include heritage and museum studies, rural and agricultural communities, cultural mapping, and gender and youth in agriculture and heritage work. Floper is also a Faculty at the Department of Social Sciences in Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He has served as Head for the university's Center for Central Luzon Studies, which also manages the CLSU Agricultural Museum. Prior to working at CLSU, Floper has worked at the Philippine Rice Research Institute, where he worked on projects related to the Rice Science Museum and other studies related to rice and culture. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Chen is one of the Editors of the highly-ranked Journal of Chinese Political Science. Formerly, she was Editor-in-Chief of Asian Ethnicity. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

In the Philippines, rice serves as a fundamental component of the diet, typically accompanying most meals as either white or brown rice. It is also a key ingredient in various snacks and desserts. Consequently, the Philippines ranks among the top countries globally in rice per capita consumption, alongside nations like China and India. However, the majority of rice produced are modern varieties, which are intended for mass consumption, and differs from traditional varieties. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Julie Yu-Wen Chen, a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Helsinki, engages in a discussion with Floper Gershwin Manuel about traditional rice in the Philippines and the initiatives aimed at its preservation. Floper Gershwin Manuel is currently a PhD student at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand taking up PhD in Sociology and Anthropology. His research interests include heritage and museum studies, rural and agricultural communities, cultural mapping, and gender and youth in agriculture and heritage work. Floper is also a Faculty at the Department of Social Sciences in Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He has served as Head for the university's Center for Central Luzon Studies, which also manages the CLSU Agricultural Museum. Prior to working at CLSU, Floper has worked at the Philippine Rice Research Institute, where he worked on projects related to the Rice Science Museum and other studies related to rice and culture. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Chen is one of the Editors of the highly-ranked Journal of Chinese Political Science. Formerly, she was Editor-in-Chief of Asian Ethnicity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

In the Philippines, rice serves as a fundamental component of the diet, typically accompanying most meals as either white or brown rice. It is also a key ingredient in various snacks and desserts. Consequently, the Philippines ranks among the top countries globally in rice per capita consumption, alongside nations like China and India. However, the majority of rice produced are modern varieties, which are intended for mass consumption, and differs from traditional varieties. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Julie Yu-Wen Chen, a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Helsinki, engages in a discussion with Floper Gershwin Manuel about traditional rice in the Philippines and the initiatives aimed at its preservation. Floper Gershwin Manuel is currently a PhD student at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand taking up PhD in Sociology and Anthropology. His research interests include heritage and museum studies, rural and agricultural communities, cultural mapping, and gender and youth in agriculture and heritage work. Floper is also a Faculty at the Department of Social Sciences in Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He has served as Head for the university's Center for Central Luzon Studies, which also manages the CLSU Agricultural Museum. Prior to working at CLSU, Floper has worked at the Philippine Rice Research Institute, where he worked on projects related to the Rice Science Museum and other studies related to rice and culture. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Chen is one of the Editors of the highly-ranked Journal of Chinese Political Science. Formerly, she was Editor-in-Chief of Asian Ethnicity.

Amazon streicht bei Wondery rund ein Drittel der Belegschaft. Lyft will gemeinsam mit Baidu ab 2026 Robotaxis in Großbritannien und Deutschland einsetzen. CrowdStrike meldet tägliche Versuche nordkoreanischer IT-Spezialisten, sich in westliche Firmen einzuschleusen. Der Konflikt Cloudflare ↔ Perplexity verdeutlicht, wie schwer sich legitime AI-Agenten von unerwünschtem Crawling trennen lassen. Palantir überschreitet erstmals die Umsatzmarke von 1 Mrd. USD pro Quartal und profitiert stark von US-Regierungsaufträgen. Nach schwachen Jobzahlen entlässt Präsident Trump die Leiterin des Bureau of Labor Statistics. Elon Musk arbeitet an einer Wiederbelebung des Kurzvideo-Dienstes Vine; parallel tauchen Berichte über Metas interne Torrent-Server auf. El Salvador hebt die Amtszeitbeschränkung für Präsident Bukele auf, Tesla muss nach einem Autopilot-Unfall über 240 Mio. USD zahlen, und Helsinki verzeichnet ein Jahr ohne Verkehrstote. Peter Thiel trat zudem beim rechtskonservativen MCC-Fest in Ungarn auf. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Amazon Wondery Personalabbau (00:04:45) Lyft & Baidu Robotaxis für Europa (00:08:50) Nordkoreanische IT-Infiltration (00:13:55) Cloudflare vs Perplexity Debatte um AI-Crawling (00:24:40) Palantir Earnings (00:35:50) Trump, Vine, El Salvador, Tesla-Prozess Shownotes Amazon kürzt Wondery-Personal, reorganisiert Audiogeschäft – bloomberg.com Lyft kooperiert mit Baidu bei Robotaxis in Europa – bloomberg.com CrowdStrike untersuchte 320 Fälle nordkoreanischer IT-Arbeiter im letzten Jahr – cyberscoop.com Balaji auf X: "Gute Widerlegung von Cloudflare durch Perplexity..." – x.com Perplexity umgeht No-Crawl-Direktiven – blog.cloudflare.com Palantir überschreitet erstmals $1 Milliarde Umsatz – cnbc.com Donald Trump entlässt Chef der US-Arbeitsstatistik nach schwachem Jobbericht – ft.com Elon Musk bringt Vine-Archiv zurück – techcrunch.com El Salvador hebt Amtszeitbeschränkungen auf, Bukele kann Wiederwahl anstreben – bbc.com Tesla hielt Daten zurück und lenkte Polizei und Kläger in die Irre – electrek.co

Tässä Väkevä elämä -jaksossa keskustellaan vieraan kanssa miten olla henkisesti vahva ja onnistua silloin kun se on erityisen tärkeää. Käydään läpi mm. miksi ja miten h-hetki on erittäin kehollinen kokemus? Auttaako jännittämiseen altistus- ja siedätyshoito ja meneekö jännitys kokonaan koskaan pois? Millaisia h-hetkiä ihmisen elämässä voi tulla ja miksi niissä saatetaan jäätyä kokonaan? Miten suunnittelu ja kompetenssi auttavat jännitykseen ja tärkeällä hetkellä onnistumiseen? Miten käsitellä väkisinkin vastaan tulevia epäonnistumisia? Tarvitseeko onnistumiseen ja kehittymiseen epämukavuusaluetta? Mitkä asiat yhdistävät niitä ihmisiä, jotka ovat onnistuneet ylittämään itsensä tärkeällä hetkellä? Miten itseluottamukseen vaikuttavat itsekritiikki, virheiden tekeminen ja epäonnistumiset? Syntyykö oikeanlainen mindset tekemisen vai pohtimisen tuloksena? Näitä ja muita teeman kysymyksiä pohditaan yhdessä henkisen suorituskyvyn valmentaja ja puhuja Sanna Kämäräisen kanssa.LinkitOptimal Performance- Hyvinvointiluennot ja verkkovalmennukset: https://www.optimalperformance.fi- Kuntosali ja valmennuskeskus, Helsinki: https://www.opcenter.fiSanna Kämäräinen- Kotisivu: https://sannakamarainen.fi/- Kotisivu: https://www.henkisestivahva.fi/- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sannakamarainen/- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanna-k%C3%A4m%C3%A4r%C3%A4inen-409a9b12a/- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1HIdfOfibnOjuK82tA3zLZ?si=3e3f2aeaa0ca4471

Die Themen: Uli Hoeneß wird kurz im Krankenhaus behandelt; Angekündigter Protest beim Sommerinterview mit Felix Banaszak; Söder will allen Ukrainern in Deutschland das Bürgergeld streichen; Die Situation in Gaza; Helsinki ein Jahr ohne Verkehrstote; Notruf für einen geklauten Labubu; Am Gardasee darf jetzt frei entschieden werden; American Eagle verteidigt Werbung mit Sydney Sweeney; Ein E-Auto aus der Türkei und es fällt Unglück vom Himmel

Seit der Diskussion um die Kandidatin für das Bundesverfassungsgericht sind Abtreibungen wieder einmal zum Politikum geworden. Unser Gast meint, wir führen die falsche Debatte. Außerdem: Erfolgreiches Made in Germany - die Berufsausbildung. Von WDR 5.

Die Themen von Lisa und Robert am 04.08.2025: (00:00:00) KI-Skills: Auf welches Video gerade viele bei TikTok und Insta reingefallen sind. (00:02:11) Geiseln im Gaza-Streifen: Wie Videos der Terrorgruppe Hamas gerade für Bestürzung sorgen und wie deutsche Städte Kindern im Krieg helfen wollen. (00:08:21) Lurking: Wie viele Menschen auf Social Media nur still mitlesen und welche Folgen das haben kann. (00:15:40) Verkehrssicherheit: Warum in Helsinki innerhalb eines Jahres niemand mehr im Straßenverkehr gestorben ist und was Deutschland daraus lernen kann. Habt ihr Fragen oder Feedback? Schickt uns gerne eine Sprachnachricht an 0151 15071635 oder schreibt uns an 0630@wdr.de Kommt auch gerne in unseren WhatsApp Channel https://1.ard.de/0630-Whatsapp-Kanal Hier könnt ihr per QR-Code rein: https://1.ard.de/0630-bei-Whatsapp Von 0630.

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This week, a viral video of a robo-traffic-cop in Shanghai has the team contemplating the science of traffic. How do traffic jams with no discernible cause actually form? Does the weather experience traffic jams? And why do our cords also seem to get tangled in their own little cord-traffic-jams no matter how hard we try to keep them separate?Christine Yohannes from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Tristan Ahtone in Helsinki, Finland, join Marnie Chesterton to discuss all this, plus many more Unexpected Elements.Presenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Christine Yohannes and Tristan Ahtone Producers: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins, with Alice Lipscombe-Southwell and Lucy Davies

Thomas advocates a news and technology break for people to enjoy their summer or holiday time; to reconnect with nature and their family; and replenish their own thoughts and dreams. But what to do when you come home? In this episode of "Climate Change and Happiness," Thomas and Panu Pihkala explore their own intricate balance between staying informed about global climate events and maintaining personal well-being. As they discuss the impacts of climate change—such as the recent deadly floods in Texas, and heatwave in Helsinki—they emphasize the importance of personal rituals and mindfulness in navigating the overwhelming news cycle. Join them as they delve into strategies for maintaining awareness without succumbing to despair, and discover how personal experiences and connections can serve as a grounding force in turbulent times. 

We speak to Ukrainian Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Then: The White House’s ambitions to build a new ballroom and we raise a glass to National Spritz Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Norbert Röttgen ist wohl einer der bekanntesten Außenpolitiker der Bundesrepublik. Im Interview spricht der CDU-Bundestagsabgeordnete über die Herausforderungen deutscher Außenpolitik in einer zunehmend instabilen Welt. Anlässlich des 50. Jahrestags der Schlussakte von Helsinki geht es um die Frage, welche Bedeutung internationale Abkommen heute noch haben – und welche Rolle Deutschland in der Verteidigung von Souveränität, Rechtsstaatlichkeit und internationaler Ordnung übernehmen kann. Durch das Gespräch führt die freie Journalistin Sandra Wahle. Redaktion: Sandra Wahle, Michael SIeben, Dr. Ulrike Hospes Produktion: Michael Scheppe "Erststimme" ist ein Podcast der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.

Als der Zweite Weltkrieg zu Ende war, dauerte es nicht lange, bis der sogenannte „Kalte Krieg“ begann. Der KSZE-Prozess mit der Schlussakte von Helsinki war ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Entspannungspolitik.

Was mit der Schlussakte von Helsinki für die europäische Beziehung zwischen Ost und West getan worden sei, lehne Putin heute ab, so Historiker Stefan Creuzberger. Augenblicklich gebe es keine Chance, wieder wie damals in den Dialog zu treten. Von WDR 5.

Un fuerte seísmo registrado en el extremo oriental de Rusia ha obligado a las autoridades de diferentes países con costas que dan al Océano Pacífico a emitir alertas por posibles tsunamis. Esta mañana Hawai y Japón estaban en alerta y miles de personas han sido evacuadas, aunque luego esos avisos se han levantado. A esta hora preocupan lugares como las Islas Galápagos o la Isla de Pascua, pertenecientes a Ecuador y Chile respectivamente.Varios países occidentales piden a aquellos que aún no lo han hecho que reconozcan a Palestina como un estado, sabremos más sobre esto. Estaremos en Moldavia, donde su presidenta ha denunciado injerencia de Rusia en las elecciones legislativas del próximo mes de septiembre. También en Estados Unidos para hablar de nuevo del caso Epstein y la relación con Donald Trump.Se cumplen 50 años del acta final del Helsinki, que establecía los principios fundamentales que debían cumplir los Estados firmantes. Analizaremos qué ha cambiado en estos años. Recordaremos un caso de amaños en el fútbol italiano que se produjo en los años del plomo y también hablaremos sobre el informe 'Violencia contra los pueblos indígenas de Brasil' del Consejo indigenista con su secretario ejecutivo, Luis Ventura.Escuchar audio

Zwei von drei Hungersnotschwellen seien in Teilen des Gazastreifens überschritten, sagt das UNO-Kinderhilfswerk Unicef. Was heisst das? Wie geht es den palästinensichen Kindern im Gazastreifen und was braucht es jetzt ganz konkret? Das Gespräch mit Saskia Kobelt von Unicef Schweiz. Weitere Themen: Die OSZE, die Organisation für Sicherheit und Zusammenarbeit in Europa, feiert ihr 50-jähriges Bestehen. In Feierlaune ist wohl aber kaum jemand, denn vom sogenannten «Geist von Helsinki» von 1975 ist so gut wie nichts mehr übrig. Ausgerechnet jetzt soll die Schweiz den Vorsitz übernehmen. Die olympischen Spiele in Paris sollten, so lautete das Versprechen, nachhaltig sein und den Menschen vor Ort dauerhafte Vorteile bringen. Vor allem das Departement Seine-Saint-Denis im Norden von Paris, eines der ärmsten, sollte profitieren. Was also hat sich seither verändert?

What's safer to ride, an E-Scooter or a bike? Guest: Dr. Henri Vasara, Surgical resident in Helsinki, currently researching e-scooter injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we allow foreign real estate investment back into BC? Guest: Christine Boyle, BC Minister of housing and municipal affairs Why does the Vancouver School Board own 9.5 billion in property? Guest: Preeti Fardikot, Vancouver School Board member Kids are drowning because parents can't stop looking at their phones Guest: Kimiko Hirakida, Director Programs & Services Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch What is cognitive labor, and why does it affect women more than men? Guest: Winny Shen, Associate Professor of Organization Studies Schulich School of Business, York University What's safer to ride, an E-Scooter or a bike? Guest: Dr Henri Vasara, Surgical resident in Helsinki, currently researching e-scooter injuries Are your kids stressed at school? It's likely the environment, and not your kids Guest: Ludmia Paraslova, Professor and the Founding Director of Graduate Programs in Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you detect Alzheimer's with a spit sample? That's the question driving Arianna Arbona's exciting research at Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Sevilla, Spain. In this episode of Absolute Gene-ius, she shares how she's isolating microvesicles from saliva and blood to identify early biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's—an effort that could one day lead to minimally invasive diagnostic tools.Arianna describes the scientific and technical hurdles she's overcoming, from low vesicle concentrations to validating the brain-specific origin of those vesicles. She also reflects on her previous lupus research, where digital PCR enabled detection of faint mRNA signatures that qPCR missed—making it an essential tool for rare target quantification. Her future plans include integrating immuno-PCR and multiplex assays for more sensitive and multi-marker detection in Alzheimer's and beyond.In the career corner, Arianna recounts her journey from the Canary Islands to Helsinki to Sevilla, balancing passion, mentorship, and a healthy sense of humor. She talks about working through uncertainty after her master's degree, the mentors who kept her smiling, and how an early accidents taught her resilience. Her message to aspiring scientists: follow your curiosity and don't be afraid to change direction.Visit the Absolute Gene-ius pageto learn more about the guests, the hosts, and the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System. 

El miedo a la amenaza de Rusia ha provocado que cinco de sus vecinos, Finlandia, Polonia, Estonia, Letonia y Lituania, hayan anunciado su intención de abandonar la Convención de Ottawa, el tratado aprobado en 1997 que prohíbe el uso y la fabricación de minas antipersona. ¿Cuáles son las causas y las consecuencias de esta decisión? ¿Qué impacto puede tener en la lucha contra la prohibición de este tipo de armamento que mata mayoritariamente a civiles? Lo analizamos con Camilo Serna, vicepresidente de la Junta Directiva de la Campaña Internacional para la Prohibición de las Minas Antipersona y director de la Campaña Colombiana contra Minas, y con Teivo Teivainen, profesor de Historia Mundial de la Universidad de Helsinki.Escuchar audio

Note aux auditrices et auditeurs : cet épisode a été diffusé pour la première fois le 14 avril 2025Piscines, aires de jeux et même parcs d'attractions: les installations souterraines de la Finlande, qui peuvent servir d'abris en cas de bombardements, inspirent nombre d'alliés du pays nordique, au moment où l'Europe veut renforcer sa préparation à la guerre.Dans le substrat rocheux magmatique d'Helsinki, à des dizaines de mètres sous terre, des personnes de tous âges profitent de piscines sous terre ou se détendent dans les saunas du parc aquatique Itakeskus. Ce complexe est l'un des 50.500 abris de la défense civile finlandaise, qui peuvent accueillir environ 4,8 millions de personnes sur une population totale de 5,6 millions.Une vieille tradition puisque la construction d'abris a été rendue obligatoire par une loi datant de 1939, quand la Finlande a été envahie par l'Union soviétique. Son réseau d'abris souterrains fait désormais des envieux ailleurs en Europe, surtout depuis le début de la guerre en Ukraine. Mais la Finlande — qui partage 1.340 km de frontière avec la Russie — veut aller encore plus loin pour protéger ses habitants. Pour ce Sur le Fil, nous vous proposons la visite de deux abris modèles, à Helsinki avec Anna Korkman, correspondante de l'AFP à Helsinki. Réalisation : Manon Hilaire, avec Emmanuelle Bailleux.Interviews : Anna Korkman/ AFPTVDoublages : Madeleine de Blic, Delphine Touvenot, Elouan Blat, Luca Matteucci Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Monella meistä on unelmia niin ammatillisesti kuin elämässä muutenkin. Tämän viikon jaksossa pohditaan vieraan kanssa, että mitä kaikkea niiden saavuttaminen edellyttää. Millainen mindset on eduksi? Pitääkö olla intohimoista paloa tekemistä kohtaan? Pitääkö olla itsekäs? Miten nopeasti tavoitteiden saavuttamista voi odottaa? Miten uskaltaa ottaa iso pelottava askel? Pitääkö olla lahjakas ja valmiiksi hyvä siinä mitä tekee? Entä kun unelmat eivät toteudukaan ja tulee takapakkeja? Onko unelmien saavuttaminen itsestä kiinni vai tarvitaanko siihen muitakin? Näitä ja muita teeman kysymyksiä kanssani jaksossa pohtii Suomen huippujuontaja Sanna Laitinen.LinkitOptimal Performance- Hyvinvointiluennot ja verkkovalmennukset: https://www.optimalperformance.fi- Kuntosali ja valmennuskeskus, Helsinki: https://www.opcenter.fiSanna Laitinen- Kotisivu: https://www.sannalaitinen.com/- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannalaitinenfi/- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sannalaitinen.fi- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sannalaitinen.fi- Jesse Viljanen -jakso: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kWubBPAKz21jwR3dZPK7f?si=89513cff592d47ea

Gugga was introduced to Focusing by philosophers at The University of Helsinki. She is a part of the Embodied Critical Thinking and Freedom to Think projects and teaches Focusing and Thinking at the Edge to academics and artists. Gugga came to philosophy after years of being a musician and photographer. Her love of nature made environmental aesthetics and landscape studies an area of philosophy that felt applicable to how she understands the world. In this episode Gugga discusses her interest in the concept of beauty and how it is often narrowed down to something superficial but she redefines beauty as something at the core of being human, an experience that allows us to sense our connection to the world. For Gugga the subtle everyday experiences of beauty can be profound, offering a glimpse of our deep connection to the world. We discussed the meaning of landscape as an interaction between the person and the land and how to be a tourist so that our relation to places is not superficial, taking selfies, but deeper and aesthetic. Guðbjörg (Gugga) Rannveig Jóhannesdóttir is an associate professor at Iceland University of the Arts' department of art education. Environmental philosophy, environmental ethics, phenomenology and aesthetics, and the study of beauty and sensuous knowledge are at the centre of her work. She is a expert group member of the Icelandic government's Masterplan for nature protection and she is an active member of the Embodied Critical Thinking research team and the Freedom to Make Sense research project. She has training in Thinking at the edge and is a certified Focusing trainer. In her teaching at the IUA she has been developing ways to integrate ECT methods into research practices in art and education.  Gugga on The Living Process:https://youtu.be/E6WrG8SfP8wA link to one of Gugga's chapters: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-41344-5_7A video of Gugga's workshop to a group of artists: https://vimeo.com/1053356564The Living Process - all episodes and podcast links: https://www.londonfocusing.com/the-living-process/TLP YouTube video channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC0TgN6iVu3n9d9q2l43z1xBMYY3p9FQL

The story of WVU football player Eddie Vesterinen reads like a movie script.  The teenager, who saw an online video showing massive collisions in American football, began a quest to learn about the game. It began a life-changing journey for the native of Helsinki, Finland who is ready to begin his final season on the Mountaineer defensive line. Along the way, the affable and multi-talented Vesterinen has defined what good can come from the opportunity that college athletics offers. In this episode, the "Guys" learn about Ed's fantastic story, which includes a live musical performance. It's a 3 Guys Summer Series visit that won't soon be forgotten.  

Was Jesus a time traveler? Does the Bible have an incredibly insane view on time that would render Christianity laughable from the start? What about the multiverse? Is the multiverse a cool idea or just an incoherent fantasy? I'll answer these questions and more in today's episode.CreditsHost: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, senior research fellow at the Polin Institute, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rtmullins.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My village, my kampung. The term kampung is a Malay word, referring to a "village hamlet" or "urban informal settlement." As rapid urbanization takes place both regionally and globally, the designation of kampung accrued a negative connotation associated with impoverishment and obsolescence. However, commencing in the mid-2010s, a countermovement aimed at the revitalization of kampung emerged in Indonesia, involving locals, activists, and scholars. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Prof. Julie Yu-Wen Chen from the University of Helsinki talks to Prof. Melani Budianta from the Cultural Commission of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences about the practice of cultural studies within the Asian context, with a specific emphasis on her native Indonesia, where her dual role as an academic and activist in Kampung “commoning” has constituted a significant odyssey in the construction of knowledge. The term “commoning” refers to a collective reservoir of resources intended for community sharing in the kampung context. Professor Budianta has shared her experiences in her works titled Smart Kampung: Doing Cultural Studies in the Global South and Lumbung Commoning: Reflections on Kampung Network Research/Activism. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). 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

Effective ministry comes from people with changed hearts. And in this episode, we'll get to hear about the amazing story of redemption from one of our FEBC staff. Join us as we spotlight what happened at this Summer's Innovation Conference held in Helsinki, Finland. Our good friend Jonathan Mortiz sat down for an extended conversation with our Indonesian Ministry director, Yancen. In this first part of a two-part series you'll hear how Yancen's ministry focus comes out his own personal prodigal son story. He'll detail how his pursuit of power, position and wealth was abandoned for the greatest gift, the love of God. We know that as you hear Yancen tell his story of redemption it will inspire you. Let the example of the Indonesian broadcast team challenge you to watch for people in your life who need to know and experience the love of God…Until All Have Heard. 

My village, my kampung. The term kampung is a Malay word, referring to a "village hamlet" or "urban informal settlement." As rapid urbanization takes place both regionally and globally, the designation of kampung accrued a negative connotation associated with impoverishment and obsolescence. However, commencing in the mid-2010s, a countermovement aimed at the revitalization of kampung emerged in Indonesia, involving locals, activists, and scholars. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Prof. Julie Yu-Wen Chen from the University of Helsinki talks to Prof. Melani Budianta from the Cultural Commission of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences about the practice of cultural studies within the Asian context, with a specific emphasis on her native Indonesia, where her dual role as an academic and activist in Kampung “commoning” has constituted a significant odyssey in the construction of knowledge. The term “commoning” refers to a collective reservoir of resources intended for community sharing in the kampung context. Professor Budianta has shared her experiences in her works titled Smart Kampung: Doing Cultural Studies in the Global South and Lumbung Commoning: Reflections on Kampung Network Research/Activism. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

My village, my kampung. The term kampung is a Malay word, referring to a "village hamlet" or "urban informal settlement." As rapid urbanization takes place both regionally and globally, the designation of kampung accrued a negative connotation associated with impoverishment and obsolescence. However, commencing in the mid-2010s, a countermovement aimed at the revitalization of kampung emerged in Indonesia, involving locals, activists, and scholars. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Prof. Julie Yu-Wen Chen from the University of Helsinki talks to Prof. Melani Budianta from the Cultural Commission of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences about the practice of cultural studies within the Asian context, with a specific emphasis on her native Indonesia, where her dual role as an academic and activist in Kampung “commoning” has constituted a significant odyssey in the construction of knowledge. The term “commoning” refers to a collective reservoir of resources intended for community sharing in the kampung context. Professor Budianta has shared her experiences in her works titled Smart Kampung: Doing Cultural Studies in the Global South and Lumbung Commoning: Reflections on Kampung Network Research/Activism. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Meet legendary improviser Tim Orr based in San Francisco. We had a fabulous chat about his life in improv, international travels and favorite movie. We spoke about his philosophy on improv and the importance of connections. He even gave me a tour of his home! He has been improvising since 1988 with many San Francisco and international groups, including BATS Improv, True Fiction Magazine, Awkward Dinner Party, and with the acclaimed troupe 3 For All. In 2009, he founded Improv Playhouse of San Francisco. Since 2015, he has toured Europe with Inbal Lori from Berlin performing their duo show Click. Tim has also appeared in numerous plays in the San Francisco Bay Area, and received critical acclaim for his leading roles in the improvised feature films, Suckerfish and Security. Nationally, Tim has performed and taught improvisation at the American Conservatory Theatre, BATS Improv, Stanford University, and many other venues (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Austin, Louisville, Atlanta, etc.). Internationally, he has performed and taught at numerous festivals and/or as an invited guest artist in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Beirut, Belgium, Berlin, Bucharest, Dubai, Hamburg, Helsinki, Lisbon, London, Lyon, Mallorca, Oslo, Paris, Saudi Arabia, Shanghai, Sofia, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and more. Tim has consulted with numerous groups both nationally and internationally in their formation of improvisation groups and also the development of new improvisation formats.

My village, my kampung. The term kampung is a Malay word, referring to a "village hamlet" or "urban informal settlement." As rapid urbanization takes place both regionally and globally, the designation of kampung accrued a negative connotation associated with impoverishment and obsolescence. However, commencing in the mid-2010s, a countermovement aimed at the revitalization of kampung emerged in Indonesia, involving locals, activists, and scholars. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Prof. Julie Yu-Wen Chen from the University of Helsinki talks to Prof. Melani Budianta from the Cultural Commission of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences about the practice of cultural studies within the Asian context, with a specific emphasis on her native Indonesia, where her dual role as an academic and activist in Kampung “commoning” has constituted a significant odyssey in the construction of knowledge. The term “commoning” refers to a collective reservoir of resources intended for community sharing in the kampung context. Professor Budianta has shared her experiences in her works titled Smart Kampung: Doing Cultural Studies in the Global South and Lumbung Commoning: Reflections on Kampung Network Research/Activism. Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03).

Inbal Segev is a virtuoso Israeli-American cellist. She has been characterized as “a cellist with something to say”. She's performed with the Helsinki, Dallas and London orchestras among many others. She frequently commissions and champions new works. Her playing can be heard in the 2005 movie “Bee Season” starring Richard Gere and Juliette Binoche. One of her newest projects in “I'm Nobody! Who Are You?”, an Emily Dickinson setting for unaccompanied women's choir. And she's scoring a documentary film about a Holocaust survivor.My featured song is “Tree Of Life” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH INBAL:www.inbalsegev.com______________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Pascal Papathemelis: The Hidden Cost of Removing Scrum Masters from High-Performing Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Pascal shares a cautionary experience with mature Scrum teams that appeared to function flawlessly. These teams demonstrated excellent Scrum practices with minimal impediments, leading management to conclude that Scrum Masters were unnecessary. When management removed all Scrum Masters from the department, the previously high-performing teams began to struggle significantly.  Team members had to absorb the responsibilities previously handled by their Scrum Masters, causing them to lose focus on their core value-creating work. Different teams adopted various approaches to fill the Scrum Master void, but none proved effective. Pascal reflects that the Scrum Masters could have made their value more visible by supporting Product Owners more actively and becoming more involved in team tasks. This experience taught him the importance of demonstrating the ongoing value that Scrum Masters provide, even when teams appear to be self-sufficient. Featured Book of the Week: Learning Out Loud—Community Learning and Networking Pascal draws his greatest inspiration not from a single book, but from active participation in the Agile community. He finds tremendous value in discussions within local communities, networking events, and sparring sessions with colleagues. Pascal particularly benefits from Agile Coaching circles in Helsinki, which provide practical knowledge and insights. He also gains inspiration from Agile conferences, but credits Agile Coaching Camps as having the biggest impact - these 2.5-day open space format events are intense and packed with valuable insights. Pascal recommends that Scrum Masters actively engage with their local Agile communities and attend coaching camps to accelerate their professional development and gain diverse perspectives. Self-reflection Question: How visible is the value you provide as a Scrum Master, and what steps could you take to make your contributions more apparent to your organization? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

This is a joint Sauna Talk podcast with Linda and Otto who also run the Sprit of Sauna podcast from Finland as well as Sipoonjoki Heritage Sauna, just outside Helsinki, Finland. Linda and Otto are business partners who share a common interest in preserving the cultural roots and history of smoke sauna, promoting the rituals and power behind, and help create a place and platform for education and retreats at their sauna facility in nature, just outside Helsinki, Finland. Sauna Talk: Sipoonjoki heritage sauna Sipoonjoki's heritage sauna offers a unique experience in a country sauna, where bathing leaves you feeling especially cleansed and refreshed. www.saunotus.fi I'd call Sipoonjoki a “smoke sauna haven.” For guests traveling to Finland or within Finland, the top features include: – their flagship smoke sauna, built traditionally, within the hill mound with stone walls. – saunotus ceremonies and treatments – using plants and herbs, growing on sight and in the shadows nearby. – education and retreats. The day of my visit, as I was departing after my session, a half dozen Finnish ladies were arriving for their private smoke sauna ritual. That's the beauty of smoke sauna – and maybe I should describe smoke sauna for listeners who may not be familiar. Journey to Sipoonjoki Heritage Sauna Otto offers to come pick me up in downtown Helsinki. But learning about he and Linda's busy schedule (as owners, operators, parents to each having their own children, etc.) I will have none of it. I love taking public transport in Europe, and Finland is no exception. I take the metro to the central train station and with train stop on my phone. It doesn't take me long to find a younger, sharper, more localized Helsinki -ite at the station to direct me to platform 7. From there, I board the commuter train. From there, I confirm that once the train pushes off, i'm the third stop north of town. I disembark, and there's Otto waiting for me with a big smile, standing in front of the photo wrapped passenger van. Hugs and hello, and off we go to Sipoonjoki. The drive is just long enough for us to help orient myself to where we are. And we find the common english word, The tool we're thinking of is called a compass (or drafting compass). You remember from elementary school. It has one pointed leg and one leg that holds a pencil or lead, allowing you to draw precise circles or arcs. It's commonly used in geometry, drafting, woodworking, and metalworking. Well, this is part of the magic of Linda and Otto's sauna retreat center. The compass point being Helsinki central, and within the drawn circle is Sipoonkorpi National Park. We are heading for smoke sauna. As Nature is such a critically wonderful component to good sauna. And, here we are, as if transformed to hundreds of kilometers away, yet just close to Helsinki. I ask: for visitors, car is the best option. But if a tourist were visiting without, what is the best way to get close to you, is it the train that I took, or the bus? “There is a bus stop relatively close and during summer weekends there is a bus that comes directly to the sauna.” Gotta love Finland. Beyond the obvious My latest Europe trip – 40 saunas in 12 days carried with it a general theme: beyond the obvious. For example, all sauna tourists will hit Löyly in Helsinki, yet few venture on the path less taken to Sipoonjoki. And stepping out of the van with Otto and meeting Linda, on this end of May early afternoon, I'm met with the sound of birds and soft breeze blowing through the tall spruce trees, take sight of the grounds and smoke sauna awaiting me, and i'm filled with joy and calm for what exists beyond the obvious. We settle into one of their outbuildings, get mic'ed up, and off we go. A joint podcast, The Spirit of Sauna meets SaunaTimes Sauna Talk… and welcome to this episode with Linda and Otto, where we get right into the spirit together with you alongside. Etusivu

Australia is known for its unusual animal life, from koalas to kangaroos. But once upon a time, the Australian landscape had even weirder fauna, like Palorchestes azael, a marsupial with immense claws and a small trunk. There was Protemnodon mamkurra, a massive, slow-moving, kangaroo-like creature. And Zygomaturus trilobus, a wombat the size of a hippo. They're all extinct now, and researchers are trying to figure out why. Host Flora Lichtman talks with researcher Carli Peters about ZooMS, a technique that allows researchers to use collagen from ancient bone fragments to identify species, offering clues to those ancient extinction events. Peters recently described using the technique in the journal Frontiers in Mammal Science.And, a recent study in the journal Nature Astronomy hints that our own Milky Way galaxy may not be doomed to collide with Andromeda after all. Till Sawala, an astrophysicist at the University of Helsinki, joins Flora to talk about the finding.Guests: Dr. Carli Peters is a postdoctoral researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Archaeology and the Evolution of Human Behavior at the University of Algarve in Faro, Portugal.Dr. Till Sawala is an astrophysicist at the University of Helsinki.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

MORE REMINDER THAT THE ACTUAL CORRUPTION OF THE GERMAN REPUBLIC, 1933-1939, WAS NOTHING ANALOGOUS TO THE TURBULENCE IN THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC, 2016-2025:  12/16:  Coffee With Hitler: The Untold Story of the Amateur Spies Who Tried to Civilize the Nazis by  Charles Spicer  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Hitler-Untold-Amateur-Civilize/dp/1639362266 "How might the British have handled Hitler differently?” remains one of history's greatest "what ifs." Coffee with Hitler tells the astounding story of how a handful of amateur British intelligence agents wined, dined, and befriended the leading National Socialists between the wars. With support from royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and businessmen, they hoped to use the recently founded Anglo-German Fellowship as a vehicle to civilize and enlighten the Nazis. 1936 HELSINKI