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In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Andrea Gunraj about her collection of essays, Go-Between Girl: My Indentured Roots as Reclaimed Present (McClelland & Stewart, 2026).  The under-told legacy of indentured servitude runs through the blood of countless descendants in the diaspora. In this deeply felt collection of essays, Andrea Gunraj explores the impact of her family's history on her sense of self.Andrea Gunraj delves into the under-told legacy of indentured labour and its lasting impacts on descendants across diasporas, from the Caribbean and Latin America to Canada, the United States, and beyond. She captures the complexities of belonging and the challenges of navigating dichotomies. Through the concept of “go-betweenness,” Gunraj illustrates her path from the intersections of race, class, and identity to a broader understanding of colonial histories.A gripping read that weaves memoir with history and cultural criticism, Go-Between Girl is both accessible and profound, intimate and political. Gunraj invites readers to reconsider their narratives about work, love, and heritage. Her essays are a touching testament to the enduring quest for justice, offering a powerful contribution to contemporary conversations on race, feminism, and the unfinished legacies of colonialism. Andrea Gunraj is an essayist and author of The Lost Sister (Vagrant Press) and The Sudden Disappearance of Seetha (Knopf Canada). She lives in Toronto and loves to write about underseen stories and connections. She is a member of The Writers' Union of Canada. Visit andreagunraj.ca for more information. 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 this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Andrea Gunraj about her collection of essays, Go-Between Girl: My Indentured Roots as Reclaimed Present (McClelland & Stewart, 2026).  The under-told legacy of indentured servitude runs through the blood of countless descendants in the diaspora. In this deeply felt collection of essays, Andrea Gunraj explores the impact of her family's history on her sense of self.Andrea Gunraj delves into the under-told legacy of indentured labour and its lasting impacts on descendants across diasporas, from the Caribbean and Latin America to Canada, the United States, and beyond. She captures the complexities of belonging and the challenges of navigating dichotomies. Through the concept of “go-betweenness,” Gunraj illustrates her path from the intersections of race, class, and identity to a broader understanding of colonial histories.A gripping read that weaves memoir with history and cultural criticism, Go-Between Girl is both accessible and profound, intimate and political. Gunraj invites readers to reconsider their narratives about work, love, and heritage. Her essays are a touching testament to the enduring quest for justice, offering a powerful contribution to contemporary conversations on race, feminism, and the unfinished legacies of colonialism. Andrea Gunraj is an essayist and author of The Lost Sister (Vagrant Press) and The Sudden Disappearance of Seetha (Knopf Canada). She lives in Toronto and loves to write about underseen stories and connections. She is a member of The Writers' Union of Canada. Visit andreagunraj.ca for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

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Misha Glenny and guests discuss how, after the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1833, sugar planters recruited workers from India to replace or compete with their formerly enslaved labourers. Over the next 90 years, more than a million people in India travelled under five year contracts of indenture across the empire from Guyana to Trinidad to Mauritius and Fiji and colonies in between. These indentured labourers were to share vivid accounts of deception and abuse, especially in the early decades. From the outset there were critics and opposition gained pace with Gandhi and others in South Africa arguing the system was close to slavery and calling for the Indian government to stop the practice, which was to happen in 1917 with the last shipments of people in the 1920s. Meanwhile, rather than return after their contracts, a section of indentured labourers stayed where they were for their own reasons, negotiating their new identities alongside formerly enslaved people and the planter culture in a new Indian diaspora.With Purba Hossain Lecturer in Modern History at the University of YorkNeha Hui Associate Professor in Economics at the University of ReadingAnd Clem Seecharan Emeritus Professor of History at London Metropolitan UniversityProduced by Simon TillotsonReading list:Gaiutra Bahadur, Coolie Woman: The Odyssey of Indenture (Hurst and Co., 2013)Marina Carter, Servants, Sirdars and Settlers: Indians in Mauritius, 1834-1874 (Oxford University Press, 1995)Marina Carter and Khal Torabully, Coolitude: An Anthology of the Indian Labour Diaspora (Anthem Press, 2002)Jonathan Connolly, Worthy of Freedom: Indenture and Free Labor in the Era of Emancipation (University of Chicago Press, 2024)Maria del Pilar Kaladeen and David Dabydeen (eds.), The Other Windrush: Legacies of Indenture in Britain's Caribbean Empire (Pluto Books, 2021)Neha Hui and Uma S. Kambhampati, ‘Between unfreedoms: The role of caste in decisions to repatriate among indentured workers' (The Economic History Review 75:2, 2022)Neha Hui and Uma Kambhampati, ‘The political economy of Indian indentured labor in the nineteenth century (Journal of the History of Economic Thought 47:2, 2025)Madhavi Kale, Fragments of Empire: Capital, Slavery, and Indian Indentured Labor Migration in the British Caribbean (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1998)Ashutosh Kumar, Coolies of the Empire: Indentured Indians in the Sugar Colonies, 1830–1920 (Cambridge University Press, 2017)Brij V. Lal, Girmitiyas: The Origins of the Fiji Indians (Fiji Institute of Applied Studies, 2004)Brij V. Lal, ‘Kunti's Cry: Indentured Women on Fiji Plantations' (Indian Economic & Social History Review 22:1, 1985)Andrea Major, ‘“Hill Coolies”: Indian Indentured Labour and the Colonial Imagination, 1836–38' (South Asian Studies 33:1, 2017)Basdeo Mangru, Indenture and Abolition: Sacrifice and Survival on the Guyanese Sugar Plantation (TSAR, 1993)Kalathmika Natarajan, Coolie Migrants, Indian Diplomacy: Caste, Class and Indenture Abroad, 1914-67 (Oxford University Press, 2026)Clem Seecharan, 'Tiger in the Stars': The Anatomy of Indian Achievement in British Guiana, 1919-29 (Macmillan, 1997)Clem Seecharan, Finding Myself: Essays on Race, Politics and Culture (Peepal Tree Press, 2015)S. Sen, ‘Indentured labour from India in the age of empire' (Social Scientist, 44:1/2, 2016)Hugh Tinker, A New System of Slavery: The Export of Indian Labour Overseas, 1830-1920 (Oxford University Press, 1974)In Our Time is a BBC Studios ProductionSpanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Misha Glenny and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world.

The first day of May is International Workers' Day, so let's examine the practice of importing workers from France and England to North America as a profitable business during early colonial times. To satisfy the continent’s need for labor, agreements between two parties about long-term work gained popularity. The length of servitude might be a specified number of years or until the laborer reached a certain age. Many people indentured themselves in order to gain passage to North America or to escape debt and poverty. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/WollKk_JPCs which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. New France books available at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy Khan Academy available at https://amzn.to/3HSo0jt Indentured Servants books available at https://amzn.to/3KLGJR8 Jamestown products available at https://amzn.to/3RW5kEm International Workers' Day books at https://amzn.to/4naOGjW ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). By the way, April 29 is International Dance Day. Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Sources: Canada-A People’s History Volume 1 by D. Gillmor & P. Turgeon (McClelland & Stewart Ltd. 2000); Khan Academy: Jamestown series with Kim. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Provisions for Indentured Slavery Subtitle: Deuteronomy: The Land Promise Speaker: Sean E. Harris Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 4/12/2026 Bible: Deuteronomy 15:12-18 Length: 50 min.

If you feel trapped in a maze of emotional manipulation, hoping for a change that never comes, you might realize you've signed up for something you didn't expect and certainly don't want. There's a history lesson in this episode that may give you all you need to know for what the future holds for your relationship. 

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Gaius and Germanicus turn their debate to American migration patterns, with Gaius arguing that modern elites exploit immigrants as property for cheap labor and political votes, echoing historical patterns of indentured servitude that built colonial economies. Germanicus draws comparisons to Rome, noting that the empire successfully assimilated diverse races through genuine upward mobility and citizenship pathways that created loyalty across ethnic lines. However, he warns that the Western Empire eventually collapsed when Germanic tribes entered not as individuals seeking assimilation but as unassimilated national groups maintaining separate identities and allegiances. Germanicus cautions that current policies encouraging migrants to remain culturally separate rather than integrating into the host society dangerously resemble the dynamics that fractured Rome. The pair concludes that immigration has been a neuralgic obsession throughout American history, with elites consistently exploiting immigrant labor while simultaneously fearing political insurrection from unassimilated populations.1863 DRAFT RIOTS NYC

Indentured peasants, motivated by nothing more than a love of the land and a cripilingly inescapable system of debt and ownership. Poor? Definitely.Stupid? Perhaps.Violent? Only when drunk or angry.But forget what you might have heard about them down at your local gentlemans club, because this week we're joining the unwashed masses to discover first hand what they really think, believe and feel. Who leads them? What do they want? Will they ever be free?〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️Support the show, say Hello, and find the thoroughly diplomat extras at:patreon.com/wapin7Including... (Free!) bonus content, Tolstoy's Hall of Fame, and special episodes.〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️

Indentures are agreements between two parties about long-term work. The length of servitude might be a specified number of years or until the servant reached a certain age. Some people indentured themselves in order to gain passage to North America or to escape debt and poverty. E186. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/cLgzFHz4SIY which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Khan Academy available at https://amzn.to/3HSo0jt Indentured Servants books available at https://amzn.to/3KLGJR8 Jamestown products available at https://amzn.to/3RW5kEm ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Khan Academy: Jamestown series with Kim. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of the Indian diaspora is one of both hardship and resilience. During British colonial rule, millions of Indians were sent abroad as indentured laborers, forming a global network that stretched from the Caribbean to Africa and the South Pacific. The movement of people wasn't just a simple relocation; it was driven by economic needs, social changes, and political agendas that shaped Indian families for generations... Podcast notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-indian-diaspora-tracing-indentured-labor-and-migration/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

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Determine if Robert Carter's father was one of the beginning group of planters who experimented early on with using African Slaves. Get a comparison between where Virginia Colony's Slave Population stood between 1690-1720. Understand the importance behind what took place in Virginia Colony come year 1676. Learn what year the House of Burgesses went about enacting colony's first slave law. Go behind the scenes and learn about the Royal African Company. Agree if Robert Carter tended to purchase more additional male slaves for every one female bought. Get an in depth analysis behind Robert Carter's 3 Tier Strategy Approach behind controlling resistance amongst newly arrived slaves. Learn how sexual encounters between free white and enslaved blacks caused problems within greater communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover when Robert Carter's name first appeared in public records. Learn about Robert's personal business success from year 1688 including getting married. Go behind the scenes and learn inheritance logistics following Robert's half brother's death. Determine just how big Corotoman Plantation was including where it got positioned geographically. Agree if the word “quarter“ was considered to be an old English and Virginia term. Determine exactly how one can best define Indentured Servitude. Agree if Robert Carter relied heavily upon indentured servants like he did in the same manner with slaves at Corotoman. Go behind the scenes and learn about Henry Quarry, an indentured servant. Learn if the slaves under Robert Carter's watch lived in quarters. Agree whether Carter was always seeking contracts for construction work purposes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The life stories of five women illustrate the complexity of servitude in America at a time when laws varied from state to state.

This is episode 214 and we're going to probe the fascinating and these days, hidden history of Port Elizabeth or Gqeberha, a bit about indentured Indians arriving in South Africa, and a spot of Boer Republic rebellion. It's hardly ever a quiet day in sunny South Africa. In the eyes of most folks of the south, the Windy City features as a minor point on the urban map and in popular consciousness. The people of the city however are fiercly patriotic, and fiercely independent. Always smaller than Cape Town in terms of population size, never the seat of government, it's enormous importance as a premier centre of trade and finance in southern Africa has been readily overlooked. Yet from the 1850s all the way through to the 1880s, Port Elizabeth was called “The Liverpool of the Cape” and for some years in that period, was the centre of the Cape's economy. Coming soon, however, was the discovery of Diamonds that would shift power to Kimberley, then later in the 1880s, to gold and power would shift again to Johannesburg. The period of the mid-19th Century, saw the financial heart shift from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth although the elites of Table Bay continued to hold sway. A commercial elite of merchants, accountants, lawyers and other professions controlled the economies of Cape Colonial towns. Cape Town was the seat of government, it's population had grown to 25 000 people and was easily the largest urban centre in southern Africa. There were only 17 joint stock companies in 1859. Only five towns outside Cape Town, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth had local banks. There was a cozy and close link between the merchants of Cape Town and the government. Similar links existed between local government officials and merchants in the smaller towns which enhanced the ability of local commercial heavyweights to control trade through their districts. There was a constant tussle between the local merchants and the businesses that controlled the ports. Port Merchants were closer to the maritime traffic, closer to the heart of the empire, London, and acted like a commercial filter between the periphery and the centre. In 1857 Merchant John Paterson gathered a few like-minded entrepreneurs around him and floated the Standard Bank of Port Elizabeth. It sank almost immediately, funds were hard to come by. These merchants however had direct links with London, they bypassed the Cape Towners — and by this time half the ships sailing between South Africa and Britain were leaving from Port Elizabeth. Paterson gathered his entrepreneur pals together again in March 1859 and sailed to England where he launched his prospectus the the Standard Bank of British South Africa in April 1860. A Group of Cape Town merchants were not to be outdone by this eastern Cape upstart and in July the London and South Africa Bank .. henceforth to be known as the L and SA Bank, came into being. Governor Sir George Grey was very interested in all of these moves, and is believed to have intervened to help the Cape Town group as they negotiated for a charter and necessary capital. Port Elizabeth traders regarded the L and SA bank in a negative light. Despite their reservations, they could not deny the power of the bankers of Cape Town — a branch of the L and SA bank was opened in Port Elizabeth in 1861, and eventually, The Standard Bank's progenitor, Paterson, managed to scrounge together the funds and opened in 1862. South Africa was changing fast by 1860. In Natal, Grey believed the answer to the chronic labour shortage was the introduction of indentured Indians. These were to make their way to Natal over the next few decades, but Grey's initial request was rejected by the Indian Government. Speaking of success, that is a not a word you'd probably have used to describe the Boer Republics of 1860. They were sinking deeper and deeper into confusion and outright impotence.

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Importing servants from France and England was a profitable business. To satisfy the continent's need for labor, agreements between two parties about long-term work gained popularity. The length of servitude might be a specified number of years or until the labourer reached a certain age. Many people indentured themselves in order to gain passage to North America or to escape debt and poverty. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/WollKk_JPCs which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. New France books available at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy    Khan Academy available at https://amzn.to/3HSo0jt  Indentured Servants books available at https://amzn.to/3KLGJR8  Jamestown products available at https://amzn.to/3RW5kEm ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you).  Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast is available at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus               Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet  Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels  Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM  Sources: Canada-A People's History Volume 1 by D. Gillmor & P. Turgeon (McClelland & Stewart Ltd. 2000); Khan Academy: Jamestown series with Kim. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Not everyone realizes that the modern financial system has enabled us to end historical practices such as indentured servitude and apprenticeship.  This episode uncovers how financial systems tackled market failures and transaction costs, drawing on insights from Jeffrey Hodgson's "The Wealth of a Nation: Institutional Foundations of English Capitalism." We'll explore the evolution of borrowing against future earnings and how modern financial institutions have streamlined processes that once resembled slavery, fostering the growth of capitalism.We'll then shift gears to examine Glenn Lowry's groundbreaking views on educational investment, discussed in his book "Late Admissions" and echoed in his 1981 Econometrica paper. Lowry's exploration of intergenerational transfers and parental investments in education reveals significant inefficiencies in the current system, drawing parallels with Michael Hudson's analysis of financial markets. The conversation sheds light on the untapped potential of underprivileged children and the need for better financial instruments to optimize educational funding.Geoffrey Hodgson. The Wealth of a Nation: Institutional Foundations of English Capitalism. Princeton University Press.  https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691247014/the-wealth-of-a-nation Glenn Loury, (1981). Intergenerational Transfers and the Distribution of Earnings. Econometrica, 49(4), 843–867. https://doi.org/10.2307/1912506What Causes Capitalism? STEPHEN DAVIES. REASON.   https://reason.com/?p=8285302Nick Gillespie Interviews Glenn Loury, REASON, https://reason.com/podcast/2024/06/12/glenn-loury-tales-of-sex-drugs-and-capitalism/If you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com ! You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz

Indo-Fijian author Edward Narain and Associate Professor Tarryn Phillips of La Trobe University have co-authored 'Sugar,' an ethnographic novel exploring the history of India's indentured workers in Fiji and the causes behind Fiji's high diabetes rates and social inequity. Here, they discuss how their fiction work confronts the array of complex matters affecting Fiji.

We wrap up the week with geographer Michelle Buckley and media scholar Paula Chakravartty co-wrote the Boston Review article, "Labor and the Bibi-Modi 'Bromance': The Israel-India worker deal resembles British indenture." "The Moment of Truth" with Jeff Dorchen follows the interview. Check out Michelle and Paula's article here: https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/labor-and-the-bibi-modi-bromance/ Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell

Land was plentiful in the thirteen American colonies, but labor was scarce. It was also expensive to sail from Britain to America. This reality created incentives for indentured servitude. Learn more about these colonists in today's episode! Center for Civic Education

Become a Paid Subscriber and get Uninterrupted Episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manifestelle/subscribe Get the SGSG hoodie: https://shopisla.co Subscribe to the Weekly ManifesTEA Newsletter: https://manifestelle.substack.com Follow me on IG and Tiktok: manifestelle In this episode, Elle discusses the real experiences of women who made the choice to become tradwives, only to find themselves facing financial and emotional struggles. Elle brings attention to stories of women who ended up regretting their decisions to drop out of college, give up their careers, and become financially dependent on their partners. She highlights the importance of financial autonomy and the potential pitfalls of rushing into marriage and motherhood without a backup plan. Elle encourages listeners to continue their education, develop their careers, and secure their financial independence regardless of their relationship status. Elle also addresses societal pressures that rush women into early marriage and motherhood, advising her listeners not to believe in the fear of 'expiration'. She emphasizes that education and autonomous decision-making should not be sacrificed in the race against time. She touches upon the options available for non-working spouses in terms of financial planning, such as Spousal IRAs and Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs), urging her listeners to always secure their financial futures. Elle also brings up the harsh reality of how some women are forced to walk away from their marriages with nothing due to cultural, subcultural, and familial expectations and pressures. In conclusion, Elle encourages her listeners to stay alert, make informed decisions, and always prioritize their personal growth and financial independence.

“How can the NCAA blithely wreck careers without regard to due process or common fairness? How can it act so ruthlessly to enforce rules that are so petty? Why won't anybody stand up to these outrageous violations of American values and American justice?” In 2012, Joe Nocera asked those questions, and then in 2016, wrote this book, "Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA." And in the years since this book came out and this great conversation with Michael, some of the payment rules for college athletes eased up starting in 2021. Original air date 15 March 2016. The book was published on 16 February 2016.

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00:38 Vietnami folpakkos sárvédelem. Rózsadombi autóhelyzet. Pokoli zuhany a Margit-körúton. 06:03 Mi a nagy guyanai helyzet? Demográfiai adatok. Indentured servant. Hmongok Francia-Guyanában. Hó Vietnamban. Guyanai elnökdiverzitás. 11:11 Milyen vallású vezető a legelőnyösebb? Ki engedi meg Venezuelának, hogy lerohanja a szomszédját? A rettegett guyanai hadsereg hogy védi meg az ország kétharmadát? 15:06 A világ legnagyobb stadionja népességarányosan. Bukele kínai arénája. A türkmén Felcsút. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov szintirap-karrierje. 19:05 Palaut nem csicskítja be Kína. El Salvador 2018-ban állt át Tajvantól Kínához, Honduras 2023-ban. Javier Milei Kína-politikája. A palaui nemzetgazdaság és a palaui vízilabda kilátásai. 22:27 Mennyiben rossz az ukránoknak a gázai háború? El tud fogyni az izraeli hadsereg tölténye? Mennyi idő alatt tenné lakhatatlanná egy jól felszerelt harci helikopter Terézvárost? 27:21 Mi a nagy kriptohelyzet? Cristiano Ronaldo és a Binance. Kit is csuktak most le a Binance-ből? 31:17 Mi a nagy argentin helyzet? A spontán dollarizáció. 36:27 Mi a nagy áfonyahelyzet? Milyen Lenke néni szomszédjában élni? Taki bácsi vitt haza? Amikor összefolyik a valóság és a Szomszédok. 39:27 A világ legrosszabb élelmiszere. A cukros hal, ami nem kellett a kóbor macskának. 43:13 Még mindig nem zártak be a jó budapesti éttermek. Befut az antialkoholista gyors, pedig nem is legalizáltunk. 48:10 Drágább London vagy nem drágább London? Mennyibe kerül egy lélegzetvétel Párizsban? Az éttermek várható élettartama. 51:12 Meteorológiatörténeti kvíz. Földdelejességi intézet. 53:10 Az időjárás, mint mindent vivő szenzáció. Hahó, havat lapátolok! Különböző havak lapátolhatósága. Hólapátolás Csehszlovákiában és a magyar néphadseregben.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Marc Torres started his journey with Cheba Hut in perfect “cheba” fashion - a failed drug test foiled his job prospects with the City of Fort Collins, and a snarky friend said “you should go work at Cheba Hut, I bet they don't drug test!”.  Marc started on the front line (and claims he remains an excellent sandwich maker) and worked his way up in the ranks to store manager, and eventually became the primary trainer for new franchisees.  He managed a premier location owned by the founder of Cheba Hut, Scott Jennings, and developed many of the systems and training processes that allowed the chain to grow and provide a consistent experience in new locations.  The stories of LoCo Think Tank and Cheba Hut are long intertwined - it was Scott that famously told your host in 2015 - “Bear, you should park that F&$%in' food trailer in your backyard and go get a job”.  A few years into his time with Cheba Hut, Marc got a DUI, and a year later - another one.  This began the “indentured servant” phase of his career, when Scott sent him to live and open a new location in Greeley - and where he reconnected with his now-wife.  He continued to bring value to the franchise, moving to Arizona for a few years to work on (mostly unsuccessful) West Coast expansion efforts, and then returning to Fort Collins as Director of Operations in 2010.  He became COO in 2014, and partnered with Scott and another franchisee to build an HQ-supported super-franchisee designed to open new locations and grow the brand and systems for further growth - and it's been working.  They've recently been among the fastest-growing franchises in the industry; now boast 55 locations and expect to bring 5 more online before year-end, and open another 12-15 locations in 2024!   Marc has been a LoCo Think Tank member almost as long as LoCo Think Tank has existed, originally part of the Thinkers Too chapter and a founding member of our first Next Level chapter.  He's a driven and authentic leader, a first generation college graduate, and you're going to love his heart - so please join as we share the special journey of Marc Torres and Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs.Episode Sponsor: InMotion, providing next-day delivery for local businesses. Contact InMotion at inmotionnoco@gmail.com

If you like these podcasts, it's time to join our email list.  It's quite possible that the censorship hammer will soon fall on us here.   Join our email list to get Special reports and updates:  https://dougcasey.substack.com/about Connect with us on Telegram:  https://t.me/dougcasey Join Doug Casey's Phyle: https://phyle.co Chapters: 00:00 Intro The use of "we" when referring to the US government [00:00:02] The speakers discuss why they use the word "we" when referring to actions of the US government, and the rhetorical device behind it. Cryptocurrencies as a currency [00:04:20] The speakers discuss whether they hold cryptocurrencies and if they have used them as a currency. The outcome of the dialectic between capitalism and communism [00:05:30] The speakers discuss the potential outcome of the dialectic between capitalism and communism, and the concept of technocracy. The potential outcome of the dialectic between capitalism and communism [00:20:09] Doug discusses the possibility of turning the economy around through executive action, using the example of Chile's transformation under Pinochet. The implications of the book "The Great Taking" [00:17:59] Doug mentions the book "The Great Taking" and its relevance to the discussion about brokerage accounts and potential confiscation of gold. The current state of Argentina as a libertarian paradise [00:25:28] Doug talks about the state of Argentina and its status as a libertarian paradise, stating that while it is a nice place to live, it is not a true libertarian paradise. The libertarian paradise [00:26:46] Discussion about the concept of a libertarian paradise and its feasibility. The implications of smart electric meters [00:30:46] Exploration of the UK's smart electric meter laws and the potential consequences of digitally regulating electricity usage. The age to get married and have kids [00:33:40] Opinions on when it is recommended to get married and have children, considering different paths in life and personal circumstances. The meaning of life and having kids [00:40:21] Discussion on the meaningfulness of having kids and how it can shape one's life. The possibility of North Korea becoming a free country [00:44:41] Exploration of the chances of North Korea becoming a more free country in the future. Indentured servitude and its place in society [00:49:08] Conversation about the historical and present-day significance of indentured servitude and its potential benefits. The immigration system [00:51:17] Discussion about the benefits of a better immigration system that allows for the proper integration and incarceration of immigrants. The Great Taking and liquidating assets [00:53:12] Addressing the question of whether they plan to liquidate stocks and bonds in response to the information presented in the book "The Great Taking." Opinions on Freemasons [00:54:34] Sharing personal experiences and opinions on Freemasons, discussing the potential conspiracies surrounding the organization. Viktor Orban's interview [01:03:44] Discussion about Tucker Carlson's interview with Viktor Orban in Hungary and the importance of increasing the visibility of these ideas. Importance of hearing leaders outside the US [01:04:29] The significance of Americans hearing leaders from outside the US who do not speak English, providing a broader perspective. Melaye's actions in Argentina [01:05:05] Speculation on what Melaye might do or not do in Argentina before the world blows up.

Dr. Jeanette welcomes Mike Prater, author of The Indentured, to explore our human experiences over centuries in story.A novel about the adventure of our soul through timelines, eons, this existence, and perhaps our past lives centuries ago. What are ancestors all about and what kind of life did they have?How did we get through the trials of the soul, embers of the heart, and shackles of the human drama; regardless of the ages, we are all on a soul journey.In this novel of centuries ago Mike shares how the characters lived, survived, struggled, and asked questions of life. Are these the same experiences we are having today?What is an indentured servant and how did they present in our ancestral lineage? Is this important to note or excavate in our history?Have we been spinning in history to have a better life and learn how to take care of family as we move about the earth? When are we going to find a better way of living and how to engage with other humans from a compassionate and loving perspective? When will the strife, struggles, and pain end?For more information on Mike's work visit: www.CMichaelPrater.com For more information on Dr. Jeanette visit: www.DrJeanetteGallagher.com

A historical mystery novel set in 1914 Fiji takes readers back to the era of British colonialism - and an economy supported by indentured labourers brought over from India to work on the nation's sugar cane plantations. A Disappearance in Fiji is on the surface a whodunnit set in tropical Suva, but at its heart, it's a story of the plight of indentured Indian labourers and the impact of British colonialism in the Pacific. It's the work of Nilima Rao, an Australian debut author who has been looking at her own Fijian Indian heritage and has traced the story of her great grandparents who went to Fiji in the early 1900s to escape poverty.

In this episode Cyd and David delve into the topic of outdated apprenticeship programs that often trap recent cosmetology graduates in assistant roles. They propose implementing a six-month (or less) education program to swiftly transition new staff members onto the salon floor, enabling them to start making money and building their careers without unnecessary delays. Cyd and David open the discussion by highlighting the conventional path that many hairdressers follow, where they are expected to "pay their dues" through lengthy apprenticeships before fully realizing their potential. They argue that such traditional models fail to capitalize on the talents and aspirations of fresh graduates, leaving them discouraged and financially strained. Drawing from their extensive experience in the industry, Cyd and David outline the potential benefits of an accelerated education approach. They emphasize that a shorter program, focused on practical skills and real-world salon experience, can empower aspiring hairdressers to hit the ground running and quickly establish themselves as valuable contributors to the salon's success. Want more of Destroy The Hairdresser? Gain access to live weekly classes, labs, & focus groups with the founders of DTH and their team of trained coaches. Join Destroy The Hairdresser's self-guided coaching here.   Meet our wonderful sponsors! Aura Salon Software SalonScale Hairstory

continuing to look at the institution of biblical servanthood

a brief introduction to the institution of biblical bond-slavery -indentured servanthood-

Episode 15 | "Unpaid Indentured Servants." by Nourishment

Touts: Recruiting Indentured Labor in the Gulf of Guinea (de Gruyter, 2022) is a historical account of the troubled formation of a colonial labor market in the Gulf of Guinea and a major contribution to the historiography of indentured labor, which has relatively few reference points in Africa. The setting is West Africa's largest island, Fernando Po or Bioko in today's Equatorial Guinea, 100 kilometers off the coast of Nigeria. The Spanish ruled this often-ignored island from the mid-nineteenth century until 1968. A booming plantation economy led to the arrival of several hundred thousand West African, principally Nigerian, contract workers on steamships and canoes. In Touts, Enrique Martino traces the confusing transition from slavery to other labor regimes, paying particular attention to the labor brokers and their financial, logistical, and clandestine techniques for bringing workers to the island. Martino combines multi-sited archival research with the concept of touts as "lumpen-brokers" to offer a detailed study of how commercial labor relations could develop, shift and collapse through the recruiters' own techniques, such as large wage advances and elaborate deceptions. The result is a pathbreaking reconnection of labor mobility, contract law, informal credit structures and exchange practices in African history. Dr. Enrique Martino is currently a faculty member at the Complutense University of Madrid, and was previously a fellow at the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies. Dr. Sara Katz is a Postdoctoral Associate in the History Department at Duke University. 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

Touts: Recruiting Indentured Labor in the Gulf of Guinea (de Gruyter, 2022) is a historical account of the troubled formation of a colonial labor market in the Gulf of Guinea and a major contribution to the historiography of indentured labor, which has relatively few reference points in Africa. The setting is West Africa's largest island, Fernando Po or Bioko in today's Equatorial Guinea, 100 kilometers off the coast of Nigeria. The Spanish ruled this often-ignored island from the mid-nineteenth century until 1968. A booming plantation economy led to the arrival of several hundred thousand West African, principally Nigerian, contract workers on steamships and canoes. In Touts, Enrique Martino traces the confusing transition from slavery to other labor regimes, paying particular attention to the labor brokers and their financial, logistical, and clandestine techniques for bringing workers to the island. Martino combines multi-sited archival research with the concept of touts as "lumpen-brokers" to offer a detailed study of how commercial labor relations could develop, shift and collapse through the recruiters' own techniques, such as large wage advances and elaborate deceptions. The result is a pathbreaking reconnection of labor mobility, contract law, informal credit structures and exchange practices in African history. Dr. Enrique Martino is currently a faculty member at the Complutense University of Madrid, and was previously a fellow at the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies. Dr. Sara Katz is a Postdoctoral Associate in the History Department at Duke University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Pride and Prejudice?; Moses' writing style; Milk and meat; Sabbath; barak (bless); kuf-dalet-shin (make holy/hallow); calf rescue story; Working to earn your rest; Gods of the world; Social Security; God consecrates Sabbath; Bondage of Egypt = debt; How free are you?; Taking Lord's name in vain; Corvee statutory bondage; City-states; vs Altars; Religious orders; Indentured children; Ex 21:12; Taking from altar that he may die; Societal poor and needy; Signing up for bondage; Recognizing metaphor; Steps in the desert?; No ruling over neighbor; Treating as dead; Squanto; Precedents; Old testament charity; Caring forever; Learning to forgive; No murder!; Juries not for vengeance or punishment; Protecting the innocent; Cursing father and mother?; qalal - vav+mem+kuf-lamad-lamad; 2 Sam 16:5; Doing less than we should (no more ought?); System injustice story; Satisfying the injured party; Changing the way we think (repentance); Foolish virgins; Indulging in forgiveness; Owning others - merchandise; Who owns you?; Belonging to Moses or Christ; Setting neighbors free; Children property of parents; Learning wisdom of God; Ex 21:23 - Ceiling limits; Responsibility for damage you do; Agreements; Reason; Understanding justice; Stoning oxen?; Redemption; Forgiving to be forgiven; Restitution; Statements about Natural Law; Rethink your approach to the God.

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This episode carries content warnings for slavery and indentured servitude, kidnapping, discussion of taxidermy, blood, injury, physical harm, death, and the discussion of sports-related injuries. Here, in Somerset House, drama of the most unlikely kind is afoot.  With the family fortune withering away, the Solstice clan plays host to a pair of powerful Pact dignitaries: the data-magnate Exenceaster March and the notorious Admiral Bel'Agos Bloom.  They aim to draw March away from his loyalties to the Columnar with an exquisite retreat prepared by the house's staff,  featuring hunting, fine dining, and other entertainment. But one after another, the unpredictable has become the occuring: A terrible accident among the hedges. The discovery of an explosive device. And next, the return of an absentee member of the household…  Can Solstice House's staff turn the situation around and save the day? Or is something—like the mysterious, dark pall that surrounds the estate—due to break? Records Recovered from the Divine, Arbitrage Factions The Bilateral Intercession: This faction, made up primarily from Stel Nideo and Kesh assets, was formerly known as the Curtain. The rebranding comes as part of a “civil coup” performed by Cynosure Whitestar-Kesh. In a move that surprised no group more than the Curtain themselves, Cynosure spent years growing in confidence and power, until that intelligence organization could be once again reduced to a tool. Still defined by their traditionalism, they wield their control on culture, religion, and history as a weapon—and the extensive spy network for which they are named when those come up short. The Pact of Free States: While the Bilateral Intercession's name change reflects a shift in leadership and posture for the Curtain, the shift from “The Pact of Necessary Venture” to “The Pact of Free States” is simply the public acceptance of what was already widely understood to be true. Led in name by Dahlia, the Glorious Princept, and in day-to-day operation by senior members of Stels Apostolos and Columnar, the Pact paint themselves as liberal reformists whose aim is to increase the degree of autonomy in each of the Stels, such that they become in reality five separate nations. The Branched: A post-human culture from the Golden Branch star sector who have transformed their bodies into spectacular forms, but who are now weighed down by an endless war with the Principality.   Persons Crevera Solstice (she/her): (Largely absent) matriarch of the Solstice family.  Coughton Solstice (he/him): Crevera's husband. An absolute pushover. Carvisle Solstice (he/him): The cruel son of Somerset House. Catalina Solstice (she/her): Adventurous older daughter of the house, who's never met a cause she wouldn't turn into a vanity project.  Catrina Solstice (she/her): Morose younger daughter of the house with a special interest in taxidermy. Exanceaster March (he/him): Head of the vast Columnar multi-system conglomerate called the Frontier Syndicate, which is older than the Stel itself. While the Syndicate has its hands in many enterprises, the heart of it all is corralling and instrumentalizing data. One such effort, Exanceaster's pet project the March Anecdatist Foundation, set its sights on Palisade as a testing ground. Guliford Gain (she/her): March's bodyguard. Cinephile. Bel'Agos Bloom (bel/bels, they/them): Pact admiral and March's sibling-in-law.  Laris, Leah, and Laurice: March's servants. Indentured indefinitely.  Vivian Exler (she/her): Somerset House's “award winning” gardener and groundskeeper.  Martine Sprue (she/her): Somerset House's mechanic, in charge of the family's small fleet of terrible machines. Eileen Lilas (she/her): One of Somerset House's maidservants and erstwhile companion to Catrina. Locations Kaliope: A planet at the very periphery of the Golden Branch star sector. Once, it was known for cutting edge genetic modifications, avant garde fashion, and a streak of anti-authoritarianism. Now it is just one jewel on the bracelet of the principality.  Somerset House: Estate of the Solstice family, deep in the forests of Kaliope. It's hidden away and defensible, but some say that it carries a dark past connected to the Branched..   Hosted by Austin Walker (@austin_walker)  Featuring Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart),Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), and Sylvi Bullet (@GODSNEXTMARTYR) Produced by Ali Acampora (@ali_west) Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp) Text by Austin Walker Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) You can buy Upstairs and Downstairs right here: https://richardwrecks.itch.io/upstairs-downstairs

This episode carries content warnings for slavery and indentured servitude, kidnapping, discussion of taxidermy, animals bred to be hunted, blood, injury, physical harm, death, and the discussion of sports-related injuries. It is often noted that the Bilateral Commission (formerly the Curtain) is mostly comprised of people from Stels Kesh and Nideo, and likewise that the Pact is largely made up of Apostolosians and Columnar. Room is made for exceptions because, in many cases, such cases are all the more important. Thus could be the case of Exanceaster March, Columnar data magnate and long time friend of the (ever diminishing) Solstice family of Kesh. Today, the troubled aristocrats bring their powerful ally to their estate for a visit, during which they hope to persuade March to leave the Pact behind.  For the Solstice family, this could be everything they need to be catapulted back into the upper crust. For their servants, it will be just one more hellish event left for them to clean up after. This week on the Road to PALISADE: Upstairs & Downstairs Records Recovered from the Divine, Arbitrage Factions The Bilateral Intercession: This faction, made up primarily from Stel Nideo and Kesh assets, was formerly known as the Curtain. The rebranding comes as part of a “civil coup” performed by Cynosure Whitestar-Kesh. In a move that surprised no group more than the Curtain themselves, Cynosure spent years growing in confidence and power, until that intelligence organization could be once again reduced to a tool. Still defined by their traditionalism, they wield their control on culture, religion, and history as a weapon—and the extensive spy network for which they are named when those come up short. The Pact of Free States: While the Bilateral Intercession's name change reflects a shift in leadership and posture for the Curtain, the shift from “The Pact of Necessary Venture” to “The Pact of Free States” is simply the public acceptance of what was already widely understood to be true. Led in name by Dahlia, the Glorious Princept, and in day-to-day operation by senior members of Stels Apostolos and Columnar, the Pact paint themselves as liberal reformists whose aim is to increase the degree of autonomy in each of the Stels, such that they become in reality five separate nations. The Branched: A post-human culture from the Golden Branch star sector who have transformed their bodies into spectacular forms, but who are now weighed down by an endless war with the Principality.     Persons Crevera Solstice (she/her): (Largely absent) matriarch of the Solstice family.  Coughton Solstice (he/him): Crevera's husband. An absolute pushover. Carvisle Solstice (he/him): The cruel son of Somerset House. Catalina Solstice (she/her): Adventurous older daughter of the house, who's never met a cause she wouldn't turn into a vanity project.  Catrina Solstice (she/her): Morose younger daughter of the house with a special interest in taxidermy. Exanceaster March (he/him): Head of the vast Columnar multi-system conglomerate called the Frontier Syndicate, which is older than the Stel itself. While the Syndicate has its hands in many enterprises, the heart of it all is corralling and instrumentalizing data. One such effort, Exanceaster's pet project the March Anecdatist Foundation, set its sights on Palisade as a testing ground. Guliford Gain (she/her): March's bodyguard. Cinephile. Bel'Agos Bloom (bel/bels, they/them): Pact admiral and March's sibling-in-law.  Laris, Leah, and Laurice: March's servants. Indentured indefinitely.  Vivian Exler (she/her): Somerset House's “award winning” gardener and groundskeeper.  Martine Sprue (she/her): Somerset House's mechanic, in charge of the family's small fleet of terrible machines. Eileen Lilas (she/her): One of Somerset House's maidservants and erstwhile companion to Catrina. Locations Kaliope: A planet at the very periphery of the Golden Branch star sector. Once, it was known for cutting edge genetic modifications, avant garde fashion, and a streak of anti-authoritarianism. Now it is just one jewel on the bracelet of the principality.  Somerset House: Estate of the Solstice family, deep in the forests of Kaliope. It's hidden away and defensible, but some say that it carries a dark past connected to the Branched..   Hosted by Austin Walker (@austin_walker)  Featuring Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart),Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), and Sylvi Bullet (@GODSNEXTMARTYR) Produced by Ali Acampora (@ali_west) Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp) Text by Austin Walker Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) You can buy Upstairs and Downstairs right here: https://richardwrecks.itch.io/upstairs-downstairs

A funeral, a wedding, and a whole lot of travel. Kat is done with The Virginian, Mac is taking his time with A Christmas Carol, Sam has “thoughts” on a local Mass, and we imagine a world that celebrates Christmas like the world did for 1600 years. Movies & TV: Man Up (Prime)   Books: The Virginian by Owen Wister A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens   Other great stuff we like: liturgical calendar from Sofia institute Press Ari's Pre-Advent prep guide Wyoming Catholic Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Mac's Woodworking Shop   Mac's Online Woodcraft Store Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee   Please support us through Patreon Find us on our website Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes   Theme song by Mary Bragg.   Our other show: Spoiled! with Mac and Katherine   We use Amazon affiliate links. We may get a little kickback if you use the link above to purchase from Amazon.

This week, Anita and William are doing two episodes in which they answer all of your questions about Empire. Join William and Anita today as they discuss whether partition was inevitable, why the British never settled India, what the best books on Empire are, and much much more. To get your free two week trial for Find my past, go to www.findmypast.co.uk and sign up.   LRB Empire offer: lrb.me/empire   Twitter: @Empirepoduk   Goalhangerpodcasts.com   Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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