Podcasts about Italy

Italy travel for nature lovers. Are you captivated by Italy's breathtaking landscapes and hidden natural wonders? Join us as we chat to author Ed Cutler about Italy's incredible biodiversity, the untold stories of its wild places, and how nature has shaped the country's culture and civilization - plus insider tips on where to experience Italy's natural beauty for yourself!Find the episode show notes at untolditaly.com/340Want to travel the Untold Italy Way? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

We're eating our way around the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and sharing our completely unfiltered reactions as each dish hits the table, or more accurately, the nearest Disney trash can. In Part 1 of our two-part live review, we try everything from basil pesto chicken dumplings and Buffalo dill pickle wings to tempura shrimp tacos, Norwegian caramel cream bread, a Dubai-style chocolate pistachio cookie, pumpkin pie funnel cake, and plenty more. Some dishes absolutely wow us, while others leave us wondering how they escaped the kitchen. Our friend and fellow food reporter Jon Self joins the fun as we discuss festival favorites, disappointing bites, value, portion sizes, and whether Italy may finally be turning things around. These reactions were captured live while filming our festival videos, so you're hearing our honest opinions before we've had time to reconsider—or recover from eating quite so much. This episode features edited audio from our original video reviews. To watch the complete videos and see all the dishes and reactions for yourself, visit WonderlandCrew.com. You can join the Wonderland Crew for full access or purchase the individual videos you'd like to watch.

meet me on BOOK TOUR https://sofiafranklyn.com/pre-order DADDY ISSUES https://sofiafranklyn.com Follow Sofia on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sofiafranklyn TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sofiafranklyn Twitter - https://twitter.com/sofiafranklyn Threads - https://www.threads.net/@sofiafranklyn To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyEpisode Highlights:00:00 Introduction 00:43 Private Identity 01:18 NYT Wedding Announcement01:54 Wedding Planning and Regrets02:24 Lake Como, Italy 03:24 Welcome Dinner in an Italian Piazza05:02 Arrival by Boat 06:11 The Lack of Food Intake 06:39 Moving the Wedding + Daytime Drinking 08:52 Choosing Villa Pizzo + Daytime Activities 12:12 Changing Wedding Date Prep Location 13:00 Securing The Bridal Suite 15:28 Maid of Honor: Ally 16:35 Getting Into Glam + Writing Vows20:14 New York vs. Lake Como24:22 The Perfect Nail Trial28:17 Vera Wang Dress on a Plane 33:27 Choosing Vera Wang34:40 The “Emily” Archival Gown38:14 Designing a Custom Dress42:22 The Cinematic Veil

Archbishop Fulton Sheen captivated millions with his preaching - but what was it that made his own spiritual life so extraordinary? In this episode of the Art of Catholic podcast, Matthew Leonard and Allan Smith explore Sheen's life, teaching, deep interior life, and the habits that helped form one of the most remarkable Catholic voices of the modern age.

Carl, Dan, and Luca discuss whether Farage has blown it, Italy's gigachad, and the Serco Theory of Everything.

Italy is increasingly pushing back against Europe's approach to illegal immigration, including a growing dispute with Germany over who should take responsibility for migrants rescued in the Mediterranean. On this week's episode of the Center for Immigration Studies' Parsing Immigration Policy podcast, Francesca Ronchin offers an Italian perspective on the migration pressures facing Europe and […]

Auditors warned Guggenheim Partners about weak controls within its business, and Uber is teaming up with driver unions to try to slow the rollout of robotaxis. Plus, US oil major Chevron and Italy's Eni are boosting investment in oil production in Venezuela.Mentioned in this podcast:KPMG warned Guggenheim unit over deficiencies in internal controlsUber allies with driver unions in bid to slow robotaxi rolloutChevron to double Venezuela oil production with $7bn pledgeWant to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT's global head of audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KAUL CLANCY TRIAL: Holdout juror causes courtroom dramaSTRASSMANN LSU ELIGIBILITY: LSU sued over attempts to recruit former NFL playersTHE GOOD STUFF: Dessert taste testers wanted for the tiramisu world cup in Italy

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Patrick, a documentary filmmaker and creator of Made with Love, a series that shines a light on artisans, their crafts, and the traditions behind them. Patrick shares how a project born during the COVID-19 pandemic evolved into a television series and a collection of small-group artisan tours designed to bring travelers behind the scenes and into deeper connection with the people and places they visit. We discuss the value of authentic storytelling, the unexpected overlap between filmmaking and tour operations, and how tourism can help preserve cultural traditions while creating meaningful connections between travelers and local communities. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How a personal family experience during the pandemic inspired the creation of Made with Love Why authentic human connections can create more lasting travel memories than visiting well-known attractions alone How Patrick transitioned from documentary filmmaking into creating bespoke, small-group artisan tours What makes working with local producers and community connections essential to authentic cultural storytelling How tourism can support artisans while helping preserve crafts, traditions, and cultural heritage Why small-group experiences can foster meaningful connections between travelers, artisans, and fellow guests What destinations and tour operators can learn from creating story-driven experiences rooted in local people and place From Filmmaking to Meaningful Travel Experiences Patrick's journey into tourism began with documentary filmmaking and a desire to share the people and places he encountered while producing Made with Love. During a year living in Bologna, Italy, with his family during the COVID-19 pandemic, he discovered the depth of Italy's artisan culture and saw firsthand how shutdowns and the absence of tourism were affecting local makers. Their passion and dedication resonated with him, inspiring him to use his storytelling skills to give these artisans a platform.  That experience eventually led to the creation of Made with Love as a television series and, later, the development of artisan-focused tours. As Patrick explains, the skills required to produce television translate surprisingly well to tour operations, from managing logistics and accommodations to creating itineraries and taking care of a group. More importantly, both forms of work depend on understanding people and creating an experience that allows their stories to come through authentically.  Putting Authenticity and Human Connection at the Center One of the central themes Patrick explores is the difference between simply seeing a destination and genuinely connecting with it. While iconic attractions remain important, he believes travelers often remember the people they meet and the stories they hear long after the trip is over. His tours are intentionally designed to move beyond crowded hotspots and give guests opportunities to meet artisans in their workshops, ask questions, and experience their crafts firsthand.  The small size of the groups helps make those connections possible. Patrick shares how artisans who had never welcomed travelers into their studios have embraced the opportunity to share their work, while guests gain a more personal understanding of the communities they are visiting. Those shared experiences also create connections among travelers themselves, with guests returning for additional Made with Love tours in other countries.  Tourism as a Tool for Preserving Craft and Culture At the heart of Made with Love is a mission to support artisans and help preserve the crafts and traditions that contribute to a community's cultural identity. Patrick shares stories of generational artisans, including families who have practiced the same craft for many generations, and describes the importance of creating opportunities for these makers to share their work with visitors.  The relationship can benefit everyone involved. Travelers gain access to experiences they might not otherwise encounter, while artisans have an opportunity to share their knowledge and generate additional income through guest purchases. As Patrick looks toward expanding the series and tours into new countries, he emphasizes the importance of working with local producers and community connections to identify crafts that are genuinely rooted in each destination. For him, authentic storytelling starts with listening to local people and allowing their culture and traditions to shape the experience.  Resources: Made with Love on PBS: pbs.org/show/made-with-love/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-greene-34a9876/

Pearl Jam's run in Italy from 2006 is documented in the Immagine In Cornice concert film directed by Danny Clinch, but with only small portions of the performances showcased, you don't get to experience the rundown of a full show. This episode covers the Milan show from the tour. It's a show that kicks off with high octane energy and keeps that momentum moving throughout the night. Incredible performances, perfect transitions between songs and a crowd that is ridiculously passionate about this band. Something brought to the table in this episode is the discussion of when Pearl Jam's prime was. What's considered their prime? The height of their popularity or their best years live? We try and answer the question while putting high praise on the 2006 tour year. The reason being - this show is an instant classic showcasing Pearl Jam at an untouchable level. Opening with Go sets the tone, the crowd makes a statement on songs like Daughter, Black and even Man Of The Hour, and performances of songs like Comatose, State Of Love And Trust and Alive are what makes this night unforgettable. Become a Guest Producer on the Pod! - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdVXXa9OgtGmdH-6Sx-c45OuLwaGH8fFETgaKre_AM-psuRQ/viewform Visit the Concertpedia - http://liveon4legs.com Contact the Show - liveon4legspodcast@gmail.com Donate to the Show - http://patreon.com/liveon4legs

Discover what's possible when parents connect. These next two episodes will highlight takeaways from our SkillCorps® volunteer trip to Italy last July. For over 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists on clinical needs and outreach initiatives specific to their communities. This carefully curated 2-week journey includes developing culturally-relevant and sustainable training with our partner staff, listening to local Autistic Self-Advocates and family members to learn about their lived experiences, sharing meals with community members to brainstorm ideas and solutions, and executing a high-impact project to build on existing work being done in the country. Last July, I led one of our SkillCorps® teams to visit our partners at Errepiù in Reggio Emilia, Italy for the first time ever. This association oversees several Learning and Research Centers throughout Italy, offering evidence-based educational interventions to children, adolescents, and young adults, helping to improve their quality of life.  In today's episode, you'll hear the Co-Founder of Errepiù, Fabiola Casarini, talk about the current landscape of autism services in Italy and her experience hosting our SkillCorps volunteers. You'll also hear a clip from disability attorney Laura Andrao, who attended the parent outreach event we co-hosted at Scuola delle Stelle in Rubiera. In next week's episode, some of our SkillCorps® volunteers will share their personal experiences from the trip.  As you probably know if you follow our work closely, we're currently taking applications for travel in June 2027!  Join us today at skillcorps.globalautismproject.org and use the coupon code “AUTISMPODCAST” to waive the application fee.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

A thousand facets sits with Alice Biolo. They discuss her childhood in Italy, how she ended up studying in Glasgow and how she found her voice one morning! About: Alice Biolo (b. 1999, Padova, Italy) is an Italian artist based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her work focuses on body-related objects, both wearable and standalone, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques. She studied Contemporary Jewellery Design, earning her diploma in 2018 from Liceo Artistico Pietro Selvatico in Padova before moving to Scotland to further her education at the Glasgow School of Art, where she graduated with a first-class BA (Hons) in June 2023. She was Artist in Residence at the Glasgow School of Art for two academic years (2023–2025) and undertook a summer residency (2024) at Plattform Schmuckkunst in Graz, Austria, where she launched Never dare I say, a public engagement project. Alice creates kinetic jewellery and sculptural pieces that unfold through interaction. Her work investigates insecurity, grief, trauma, and internal struggles, using symbolism and mixed materials to reveal hidden layers. By inviting interaction, her jewellery transforms hidden elements into intimate discoveries and powerful narratives. Her work has been exhibited internationally, primarily in Europe and Asia, and over the years she has received numerous awards within the jewellery industry. You can follow Alice on Instagram @alicebiolo or her website https://www.alicebiolo.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Arsenal, Manchester City, Benevento and France international Bacary Sagna joins Nima Tavallaey to discuss a number of Serie A, Azzurri & Champions League related topics. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro - Welcome Bacary Sagna 00:05 - Premier League Inter: John Stones, Curtis Jones, Djed Spence & Manuel Akanji Impact 02:55 - "Djed Spence A Top Player, More Balanced Than Dumfries" 04:14 - "Beauty Of Inter": "Amazing" For Chivu To Have Andy Diouf & Djed Spence Options 06:07 - "Amazing Club": Como Will NOT Win The Serie A But "Will Finish In Top 3" 07:49 - Como "Brave": Will Reach Knockout Stage Of Champions League 09:39 - No Arsenal Or Man Utd For Fabregas: Will Replace Hansi Flick At Barcelona 10:41 - Napoli vs Arsenal Preview: Never Easy To Play "Top Coach" Max Allegri 11:43 - Enzo Maresca At Man City - Similar To Pep Guardiola 13:20 - Italy National Team Mess - "Forget EURO 2028 & Build For 2030 FIFA World Cup" 17:05 - Roberto Mancini - Why He Is The Right Choice For The Azzurri 18:40 - Rapid Fire - PSG To Win Champions League, Kvaratskhelia For Ballon d'Or, Inter To Retain Scudetto & More All exclusive interviews on The Italian Football Podcast are free for all on YouTube, Spotify, iOS/iTunes & all other podcast platforms. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The history will be on full display as Formula 1 heads to the temple of speed, Monza, Italy! The Italian GP always seems to be an inflection point, and this time around feels no different! Andy and Cody are back on the mics and they will look at all of the recent news, analyze the track facts and then take a stab at what they think will happen during the weekend with the predictions game! Chat with Cody & Andy on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, Reddit, and Discord @outlapf1podcast. E-mail us at outlapf1@gmail.com. Donate to the podcast here at https://buymeacoffee.com/outlapf1

In 2021, comedian Kyla Cobbler performed her first ever stand-up gig at an open mic night in Barcelona. Five years on, the Cork woman has become the second ever Irish comedian to headline Dublin's 3Arena, bringing her show Not My Lemons to the venue in February 2026.Not only has she made a name for herself on the comedy circuit, but Cobbler has also amassed a huge following on Instagram, where her one million plus followers get a glimpse into her world and her hilarious observations on everyday life.Now, the 35-year-old has published her memoir, Happy, Thank You. More Please. It's a brilliant read in which Cobbler revisits her childhood in Cork and reflects on the appetite for adventure that took her to Greece, Australia, Italy and Barcelona. It's a memoir about her story so far but also of self-acceptance, gratitude and the power of female connection.In this wide-ranging conversation with Róisín Ingle, Cobbler discusses her meteoric rise to fame, the life lessons she has learned along the way and the importance of surrounding oneself with strong, wild and wonderful Irish women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this high-octane edition of The Adult in the Room, Victoria Taft tackles a packed docket spanning national security fiction, courtroom drama, and breaking political fallout: Hot Book Summer — Don Bentley (Double Tap): New York Times bestselling author and former Army Apache helicopter pilot Don Bentley joins the show to discuss his third novel in the Vince Flynn / Mitch Rapp universe, Double Tap. Bentley explains how he placed Rapp in the early 1990s post-Gulf War era, hunting a rogue Pakistani weapons scientist in Verona, Italy, while breaking down the realities of CIA Ground Branch paramilitary operations and real-life combat aviation rescues. The Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial: Victoria dissects the deadlocked Massachusetts jury weighing the murder charges against Lindsay Clancy for strangling her three children. Taft examines the evidence of premeditation, the postpartum depression defense, and the media's fawning coverage of defense attorney Kevin Reddington. Epstein Thursday & Massie's 14 Names: A breakdown of Rep. Thomas Massie taking to the House floor to introduce the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, naming 14 prominent individuals associated with the late predator while calling out Department of Justice inaction. Eric Swalwell & The Royals: Victoria covers the fallout surrounding Rep. Eric Swalwell's marriage separation and FBI airport phone seizure, plus Donald Trump's reaction to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle relocating to the UK.

In Massachusetts, a jury is deliberating the fate of Lindsay Clancy, a mother who says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children. After California fire captain Rebecca Marodi was stabbed to death by her wife, Yolanda, investigators uncovered Yolanda's troubling past. In Dateline Round Up, there's a verdict in the murder trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 Las Vegas shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Courtroom surprise in the case of singer D4vd, accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. And updates in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man convicted of killing four University of Idaho students. Plus, expert breaks down the extradition process. This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources. Listen to season 5 of the Dateline: Missing in America podcast: https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode, Casey Fatchett sits down with award-winning photographer Ari Espay, who splits his time between New York City and Santiago, Chile. Ari discusses his decade producing and teaching at National Geographic's photography workshops alongside legends like David Alan Harvey, Ed Kashi, Bob Sacha, Ira Block, and Maggie Steber; his approach to street photography and portraiture with subjects ranging from presidents to Broadway performers; his long-term humanitarian project documenting the EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) community; and his nonprofit Statement Arts, which has run photography workshops and donated more than 100 cameras to young and at-risk photographers in Myanmar and Laos, including activists documenting human rights abuses in their own communities. Topics Covered: Lessons from a decade at National Geographic's photography workshops Why "serendipity" changed how Ari approaches every shoot Reading a scene: light, subject, and background as visual problem-solving Building trust with strangers on the street Studio portraiture with presidents and public figures vs. street portraiture Photographing vulnerability: the Faces of EB project Where to draw the line between bearing witness and intruding Statement Arts: teaching photography and donating cameras in Myanmar and Laos Why the people living a crisis should be the ones documenting it The throughline across Ari's career: humanity Episode Promos On1 Photo RAW - https://nerdyphotographer.com/recommends/on1 Nerdy Photographer Contract Templates - https://nerdyphotographer.com/product-category/contracts/ Siteground Web Hosting - https://siteground.com/go/nerdy Survey Monkey - https://get.surveymonkey.com/nerdy ABOUT MY GUEST Award-winning photographer, Ari Espay, splits his time between New York City and Santiago, Chile. Ari has shot documentary pieces, campaigns and editorial essays for magazines in the US and all over South America including; Architectural Digest, Vogue Latin America, Que Pasa, and ED. He has worked for Maybelline, Gillette, Corpbanca, Ferouch, New Man, Kohana Rum, Amazon/AWS, Australis Cruise to name a few and has shot portraits for Presidents, internationally known actors, Emmy Award winning directors, Broadway performers, politicians and high profile business people. With numerous gallery exhibitions, Ari's recent show, "A Glimpse of Southeast Asia" was featured at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, a museum in Cento, Italy (2018 – 2019). Other exhibitions include; 2026 "Rostros, El Mar De Cultura" Valencia Photo Festival, Spain. 2025 "FACES / VISAGES" , Art-Icon Collective Exhibition Arles, France. 2024 "Corporeality" Art-Icon Collective Exhibition - Paris, 2024 "Moments in Time" Art on the Avenue - New York City, New York, 2021 Art on the Avenue - New York City, New York "Art on the Avenue" (New York City 2021), "Mingalabar Myanmar"(Rome and Bologna, Italy - 2016) and "The Faces of EB" in New York City (2015). In 2012, he was named as Artistic Director of International Projects for Galeria64, the only gallery in Chile exhibiting photography exclusively. Ari has won Chile's prestigious Fondart Grant, was a 2026 Finalist Lucie Foundation On The Block Street Photography, a 2026 Selected Winner American Photography AI-AP 42, a 2024 Portraiture Bronze Winner Prix de la Photographie Paris PX3, Short Listed "EB" State of the World Project Prix de la Photographie Paris PX3, Street Photography Honorable Mention Prix de la Photographie Paris PX3 and 4 Portraiture Honorable Mention Prix de la Photographie Paris PX3, a 2024, 2022 BIFA Budapest International Foto Award Silver winner in Book / Documentary, 2022 MIFA Moscow International Photo Award Winner for our book, 2020Unmasked, in the Documentary Book category. He was the photo editor for "2020 Unmasked" book which won 2 Honorable Mentions at the IPA/International Photography Awards for Documentary and Self-published book.  For 10 years, he taught photography workshops for National Geographic and their legendary photographers including, Joe McNally, Bob Sacha, Ira Block, VII's agency Ed Kashi and Magnum's David Alan Harvey. He has worked and traveled in more than 40 countries. Ari speaks 3 languages and enjoys spending time in the mountains. Find Ari Espay: Website: https://ariespayphotography.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/ari_espay Photography Workshops: https://fancygirlstreetboy.com Nonprofit: https://StatementArts.org Follow the Nerdy Photographer Podcast: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto Reddit - https://reddit.com/u/thenerdyphoto Threads - https://threads.com/thenerdyphoto Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/thenerdyphoto.bsky.social TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto About The Podcast The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is written and produced by Casey Fatchett. Casey is a professional photographer in the New York City / Northern New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience. He just wants to help people and make them laugh. You can view Casey's wedding work at https://fatchett.com or his non-wedding work at https://caseyfatchettphotography.com    If you have any questions or comments about this episode or any other episodes, OR if you would like to ask a photography related question or have ideas for a topic for a future episode, please reach out to us at https://nerdyphotographer.com/contact

#244 - One impulsive decision changed Joseph Walker's entire life: at 19, he joined the U.S. Navy to “see the world” and got sent to Italy. Within a day, he felt something click, not because he knew the language or the history, but because the people, the food, and the everyday energy made him want to ask better questions and stay longer.We trace the moment that sealed it, when Joseph hired a fisherman near Naples to investigate rumors of something submerged offshore. He dove into cold, murky water and uncovered a Roman mosaic, a doorway into the underwater ruins tied to Portus Julius and the strange geology of bradyseism that can raise and lower the coastline over time. That discovery leads to decades of research, guiding, and building off the beaten path Italy experiences that turn archaeology and local storytelling into something you can feel, not just photograph.From amphitheaters and grape harvests to Sicily's Norman legacy and the chance to meet a living descendant of Frederick II in Palermo, Joseph explains what most travelers miss when they only do the famous route. We also talk about why hidden gems stay hidden, how real connection still beats screen time, and why he's choosing to move back to Italy, basing his next chapter in Perugia, Umbria's “green heart.”If you love Italy travel, Italian history, cultural tours, and stories where curiosity becomes a compass, hit play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend who daydreams about Italy, and leave a rating or review so more people can find The Human Adventure.To learn more about Joseph and his book, Buried Italy, check out his website www.italianhistorywithjoseph.com. You can also check out his Instagram account @italian_history_with_joseph for weekly fun history lessons about Italy.To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeDiscover the journeys that do more than take you somewhere new—they change the way you see yourself and the world. Wayfinder Life-Changing Travel explores unforgettable adventures, hidden places, and the transformative power of stepping beyond the familiar.Check out Wayfinder Life-Changing Travel and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure. 

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the devastating flooding in Nepal, plus more on a rail strike in Italy, the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Halima Mansoor, Mai Hoang, James Morgan, Theresa Seiger, Jeff Landset, and Vivian Wang. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions, or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping, and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety, and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog, or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

On Friday, Giorgia Meloni will break Italy's record and become the longest-serving continuous prime minister since the Second World War. Her sceptics predicted she would only last a few months. So how has she managed it? And with Britain going through four prime ministers in the same period, does she have a lesson for the rest of us?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Tom Kington, Italy correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Olivia Case and Leo Danczak.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: 1,413 days and counting… can Meloni become Italy's Merkel?Further listening: How Giorgia Meloni became Europe's political superstarClips: Atlantic Council, CNN, Giorgia Meloni / YouTube, @GiorgiaMeloni / X, EUDebates.tvPhoto: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italy is increasingly pushing back against Europe's approach to illegal immigration, including a growing dispute with Germany over who should take responsibility for migrants rescued in the Mediterranean. On this week's episode of the Center for Immigration Studies' Parsing Immigration Policy podcast, Italian journalist Francesca Ronchin offers an Italian perspective on the migration pressures facing Europe and the growing frustration with uncontrolled flows.Ronchin, a journalist with RAI-Radiotelevisione Italiana, Italy's national public broadcaster, focuses on immigration in Europe. She explains the Italian government view that when German NGOs rescue migrants in the Mediterranean, Germany should take responsibility for them, rather than bringing them to Italy and subsequently asking Italy to take them back.Among the topics discussed:Italy and Germany: The dispute over Mediterranean rescues, asylum responsibility, and whether NGO rescue operations create an incentive for additional migration.Ceuta and weaponized migration: The large-scale arrival in Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta at the end of July, including the role of social media and traffickers and the view that Morocco used migration as a political tool.Immigration and Italy's demographics: Whether immigration can solve Italy's exceptionally low birth rate and what large-scale immigration means for wages, employment, taxes, and the welfare state.Integration and assimilation: The challenges of absorbing large numbers of newcomers and the difficulty of discussing assimilation openly in Italy.The migration route from Africa to Europe: Ronchin's documentary, La Grande Bugia – Eritrea Andata e Ritorno (The Great Lie – Eritrea There and Back), which examines migration from northeastern Africa and questions surrounding claims of Eritrean nationality and asylum. An English-language version is forthcoming.HostMark Krikorian is the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestFrancesca Ronchin is a journalist with RAI-Radiotelevisione Italiana.LinksFrancesca Ronchin's X Account“La Grande Bugia – Eritrea Andata e Ritorno” (“The Great Lie – Eritrea There and Back”)Francesca Ronchin's author page at LaVeritaIntro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Candidate Trump in 2015 campaign speech.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".

Pizza is a food loved around the world. It started as a local dish served by street vendors in Naples, Italy. Not everyone loved it right away. But over time, pizza changed, and the world fell in love. Join Joy and co-host Zsa Zsa as they learn the fascinating history of this fantastic food. Plus we hear your slogans for pizza and play First Things First.Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate!

A.M. Edition for Sept. 2. Bonds are selling off again with investors left unimpressed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's seeming indifference to the recent rise in yields. Economics editor Paul Hannon and WSJ reporter Chelsey Dulaney explain how the bond rout is impacting markets, consumers and businesses and what it will take to calm investors. Plus, Open AI restricts its latest AI model, rating it a 'critical' cyber risk. And Google tries to challenge the frontrunners in agentic coding. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Classic case of a Rishon (among the greatest, according to his contemporaries) whose writings were forgotten for centuries and then rediscovered in the Modern era.

A bride's fiance called off their Italy wedding with only a week's notice...so she had the wedding without him! Would you have attended?

Lately I've been thinking a lot about the art of "snudging" , a concept I learned from Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer. It means doing the bare minimum necessary, cutting out all the extra bullshit, and getting really honest about what actually deserves your precious energy. After decades of doing, achieving, caring for everyone, improving ourselves, healing ourselves, optimizing ourselves and generally trying to keep ALL THE THINGS moving… menopause can arrive with a pretty clear message: I am no longer available for doing the f&^$ing most.  This is powerful wisdom. In this episode, I'm sharing a little about what I've been up to over the past year, homeschooling, traveling through Italy, working with amazing clients, deepening my skills through advanced trainings, having more fun with friends, taking care of myself, and intentionally slowing down. And what I've realized is that while I may be doing less, I think I'm living more. I'm talking about letting "good enough" actually be good enough, becoming more discerning about where your life force goes, and making more room for pleasure, connection, creativity, rest and the people and experiences that matter most. In this episode, you'll discover: What "snudging" means and why I'm loving this concept in midlife Why menopause can make us suddenly much less tolerant of things that drain us The difference between doing less and caring less Why your body may be asking you to stop overriding yourself What slowing down has looked like in my own life over the past year Why depth can sometimes matter more than constant growth and expansion The sneaky ways we turn our bodies, businesses, relationships and lives into giant self improvement projects Why pleasure and fun don't always need to be productive or therapeutic How to decide what actually deserves your energy Why "good enough" might be one of the most liberating practices of midlife And a more. If you're tired of feeling like you should be doing more, fixing more, achieving more or somehow becoming a better version of yourself before you're allowed to enjoy your life… Consider this your permission slip. I'd love to hear how this lands for you, please reply to this email and let me know!! Cheers to Snudging Y'all!! Much love, Amanda

Send us Fan MailHe survived a coma. Cancer twice. More than 40 surgeries. His spine is reinforced with titanium.And then — Michele Brissoni built an AI company.Together with Alessandro Di Gioia, Michele co-created nWave — an open source AI framework released to the world for free on Valentine's Day 2026. Not because the market told them to. Because after three decades in software — they knew what was broken.Most companies are adding AI on top of broken systems. Michele and Alessandro are fixing the foundation first.What you will learn:Why AI is an amplifier — and what happens when you amplify dysfunctionHow two Italians gave their life's work to the world for freeWhat surviving a coma teaches you about building a companyWhy the red pill for enterprise AI is not about technology — it's about peopleABOUT THE GUESTSMichele Brissoni is co-founder of nWave, an open source AI-powered software development framework built on nearly three decades of engineering experience across enterprise and startup environments. He has survived a near-fatal accident including a period in a coma, rebuilt from a wheelchair, and brings a human-centred philosophy to AI development that has been tested at Ferrari, Ducati, and across multiple enterprise engagements.Alessandra Di Gioia is co-founder of nWave and brings a complementary engineering and product background built entirely outside Italy, with a focus on structured, disciplined software delivery. Together they released nWave as open source on Valentine's Day 2026 with an enterprise tier for organisations requiring governance and advanced features.TIMESTAMPS 00:00  Teaser — why they gave 20 years of work away for free00:13  How Michele and Alessandro found each other — two Italians, same obsession01:40  What Alessandro sees in Michele that the world doesn't04:39  How they challenge each other — the visionary and the craftsman07:18  Why they released nWave as open source on Valentine's Day09:26  What nWave actually does — AI as amplifier, not replacement14:55  The Renaissance analogy — human-centred software and what it means17:12  The red pill — the uncomfortable truth most organisations can't face20:22  Why putting AI on broken systems makes dysfunction worse24:08  This or That rapid fire28:01  The body that failed or the mind that didn't — Michele's coma story34:55  What every founder should do differently tomorrow morningIMPORTANT LINKSwww.nwave.aiBook your complimentary Narrative Audit at thehinasiddiqui.comLinkedIn: Michele Brissoni & Alessandro Di GioiaConnect with HinaEMAIL I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiquiINSTAGRAM I @hinawithwingsYOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiquiCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

You can send a text, include contact info to get a response. Last episode we had the emotional episode about the sufferings of paupers in 16th century Italy.  So we are now done.. with autophagy, cannibalism, dung eating, baker murdering, and all that.We are now moving on to a European wide response to poverty at the policy level.  Bronislaw Geremek's Poverty A History is a primary source.  Then when we move on to the specifically British response of the poor laws we will mainly be using Paul Slack's Poverty and Policy in Tudor England.   And a long essay by Paul Fideler  called Poverty, Policy and Providence.Some of the specific incidents come from Camporesi's Bread of Dreams.“Social Science has from its very inception, always recognized the importance of poverty, and its two most vital questions, what causes poverty and how is it to be eradicated.”I'll point out that the philosopher Hannah Arendt, named John Locke's notion that wealth is the product of human creativity.   Therefore, it is theoretically unlimited, opening the possibility that poverty can be eliminated.  I have to mention that, because the question of what causes poverty is sort of foolish, physics causes poverty.  Humans have to expend effort merely to live and creating wealth requires a high degree of coordination and cooperation.  The how is poverty to be eradicated question is more interesting, because it has happened and failed in many different ways.

Yes, physical gold is a safe haven, but gold also attracts a lot of speculative capital, particularly the paper markets. Gold futures are among the most traded futures in the world, and there is nothing physical about them. So when there is a panic, gold tends to sell off along with everything else as liquidity dries up and everyone rushes to cash.The US dollar is actually the safe haven, except that it isn't, because you are bleeding 7 or 8% of value every year to money supply growth.I am getting so many messages at the moment asking me what to do “when the collapse comes”, as though the collapse of fiat is a foregone conclusion. I don't think it is. I think continued depreciation is more likely. Fiat could collapse, of course, but we are in a probabilities game and I'd give it perhaps a 25% probability, while continued depreciation I'd put at well over 50% likelihood.At present we have three financial storms on the horizon. Whether they actually reach us or not remains to be seen, but we should be aware of them nonetheless, so that we can be prepared if they do eventually close in.Nasty stock market correction ahead?They are, first, the fact that US markets are so leveraged to AI. You don't even need the AI bubble to pop, you just need it to deflate a little bit, and it takes the S&P500 down with it.It's not like I, and many others besides, haven't mentioned this before, but it bears mentioning again: the Magnificent Seven, which are highly AI oriented, currently account for about a third of the combined market capitalisation of the S&P's 500 companies. Ten years ago the equivalent concentration was around 15%, and that seemed like a lot.From an asset allocation perspective - particularly with so much passive investing - this is dangerous, to put it mildly. Concentration is fine when markets are going up. If you're concentrated in the right sector you make a lot of money. But when things unravel you get your backside handed to you on a plate. Diversification spreads risk. The S&P500 “should” be diversified. It isn't. Passive investing is supposed to be diversified. It isn't.But this has been the case for a long time. It hasn't mattered. It doesn't matter until it does.Then there is the fact that every mid-term election years have a tendency to deliver autumn drawdowns. According to some sources, every year. If we get a significant drawdown in the S&P500, the safehaven that is gold will sell off too.Wobbly bondsThe second financial storm - is it even on the horizon any more? - lies in the government bond market. It's worth remembering just how large the bond market is. The global value is estimated at around $145 trillion, so larger than the combined stock market which is closer to $130 trillion.You have probably seen headlines this week saying bond markets are “on fire” and that governments are “in hock to the bond market”. Government debt across the developed world - and deficits with it - have risen dramatically since Covid, and the bond markets are not so willing to finance that borrowing at the ultra-low rates of the previous decade. Investors want more yield for their risk. Can't say I blame them.That basically translates as, “if I am to lend you money for ten years, you are going to have to pay me 5% interest, maybe more. 2% is no longer enough.”As yields rise, the cost of servicing debt rises with them. Just a small increase can add tens of billions to annual interest payments.The US has the enormous advantage of issuing the world's reserve currency, but its huge structural deficits mean it is vulnerable. Japan, Britain, France and Italy are particularly at risk because they combine high debt burdens with fiscal or political problems.Higher yields mean higher interest payments, which make deficits larger, requiring governments to issue still more debt. Vicious circle time. Governments try to avoid this by issuing shorter-term debt, but that merely increases refinancing exposure. The US Treasury's increasing reliance on shorter maturities is therefore a concern.Politicians might promise to spend more, but somebody has to buy their debt. If investors want a significantly higher return, governments may find that fiscal policy is increasingly dictated by the bond market rather than by politicians.You may see that as a good thing and it probably is. Government spending has to be reined in somehow. But higher interest rates will put pressure on real estate and equities, and they increase the likelihood of defaults, which tend to snowball. See 2008 for more details.Defaults should also increase demand for gold, because there is no liability or counterparty. But that doesn't happen straight away, necessarily. The liquidity has to come out of the market first, and that means everything goes lower. Just gold doesn't go down quite as much and it turns back up first.The reaction of governments to a debt crisis will of course be to print. And that too benefits gold.Which brings us to financial storm number three on the horizon, although this one is really a subset of two.The UK. It is a standout amongst all of this. Our interest rates are already high, which means greater pressure on the government (they are the main reason sterling has held up). We have a new Prime Minister, who is currently trying to buy popularity and who seems to think that the solution to many of the UK's problems is more government spending, not less, and that will require more borrowing and higher taxes. But he has inherited a precarious fiscal position and a bond market that is already demanding a substantial return. Ten-year gilt e yields have risen above 5%, their highest level in 18 years, and longer-term borrowing costs have reached a 28-year high, with 30-year gilt yields closing down on 6%.The political situation is also awkward. The combined right-wing vote exceeds the Labour vote by some considerable distance, but it is split between the Tories, Reform and Restore. Does Burnham exploit this to call an early election? Will his backbenchers even let him if he wants to do this? Will an early election mean greater or less stability?On the other hand high rates are at least propping sterling up. I say propping up. On a purchasing power parity basis, the UK is actually cheap and sterling too. Doesn't mean it can't get cheaper. As UK nationals, we have inevitable exposure to sterling, but the prudent thing for a UK citizen to do is reduce sterling exposure. Hold non-government currencies is my advice: gold and bitcoin. I'll have more on the la tter soon.BOLD.L might be the way. Most roads lead to gold at the moment but they are rocky roads.If you live in a third world country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound will be further devalued, as will the euro and dollar. The bullion dealer I use and recommend is The Pure Gold Company. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe. More here.Other mattersI have turned my Britain On Sale series of seven undervalued companies that could be taken out during the current takeover frenzy into a downloadable PDF report. Here it is.There is a real opportunity here right here and now. I cannot stress that enough. The UK is cheap and being bought up.And last but not least, The Secret History of Gold is now out in paperback in the UK, so get your copy now. It has had excellent reviews and has now reached best seller status, I'm delighted to report, with the audiobook especially popular. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

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In this episode, I'm skipping the polished protocols and step-by-step guides for a raw, unfiltered stream-of-consciousness chat about today's Venus in Libra transit.We know spiritual ascension isn't always candlelit meditations and aesthetic balance; sometimes it's bumping headfirst into our own immature patterns, laughing at the cosmic absurdity of it all, and navigating real-life chaos while trying to anchor higher expansion into your actual emotional, mental, and physical body.I'm sharing personal stories, a few snarky realizations, and a transparent look at my own ascending experiences as the energy shifts. Settle in for some unscripted Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habit & Conscious Living Musings of a 5D Mystic moved into 9D (wink, wink), and more on what finding your "sacred balance" actually feels like when the spiritual hits the reality of the everyday—which means you practice your restorative embodiment and resilient capacity as a human who's simply being yourself and is also spiritual.

Ep 196: Why Successful Women Make Money but Don't Build Wealth — with Michelle TaylorBuilding a successful business and building personal wealth are not the same thing.In this episode of Dawn of a New Era: The Billionaire Brain Podcast, Dawn McGruer is joined by Michelle Taylor, founder of Women in Wealth, host of Talk Wealthy to Me, and a licensed wealth manager specialising in working with business owners.Michelle's own journey into wealth management was anything but conventional. After changing career direction, moving to Italy and experiencing failed business ventures, she eventually discovered that those experiences had uniquely equipped her to help women understand money, investing and wealth creation.Dawn and Michelle explore one of the biggest financial challenges facing successful founders: how to turn business success into personal wealth.Michelle explains why your company should never be your entire retirement or wealth-building strategy, why founders need to start building assets outside their businesses from the beginning, and how to think differently about cash once your company becomes profitable.They also dive into the psychology behind money. Michelle shares how our personal money stories can shape the level of wealth we allow ourselves to create, while Dawn discusses wealth identity, founder conditioning and why increasing your income does not automatically change your financial behaviour.In this episode, you'll discover:Why making more money doesn't automatically mean you're building wealthWhen founders should start investing outside their businessWhy Michelle believes you need an “and” mindset rather than an “or” mindset with business and personal wealthHow to decide when to take money out of your business and deploy it elsewhereWhy successful founders need to understand their operating cash “floor”How money stories and wealth identity can quietly limit financial growthWhy passive income can completely change the way you think about financial freedomThe growing interest in private credit, private equity and alternative investmentsWhy women may be holding significantly more cash than they actually needThe three wealth rules Michelle believes every female founder should considerWhy wealthy people learn to treat money as a tool rather than an emotional decisionHow compounding can transform both your finances and your behaviourWhy talking openly about money may be one of the simplest ways to improve your financial educationMichelle also shares the uncomfortable moment that changed her relationship with money forever: returning from Italy at 26 and discovering she didn't have enough money available to buy a $4 magazine. That experience became one of the catalysts behind the work she does today helping women create their own wealth journeys and build generational wealth.Her final message is simple: talk about money.Ask questions. Talk to your friends. Find out what other people are learning, investing in and doing with their money. You don't know what you don't know — and one conversation could change the financial trajectory of more than one woman.Connect with Michelle TaylorInstagram: @itsShellTaylorWomen in Wealth: @women_in_wealthPodcast: Talk Wealthy to MeWebsite: womeninwealth.co

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Day 1,648.Today, we hear the latest from the capital as Ukraine suffers one of the deadliest waves of raids of the entire war, with new jet-powered drones wreaking havoc. How will Kyiv and its allies respond? Then, we have exclusive remarks from the head of Estonia's intelligence service on the likelihood of a large-scale Russian mobilisation – and threats to Putin – as well as an update on what Kyiv's former Defence Minister Fedorov is up to in Italy.Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Sophia O'Sullivan (Telegraph journalist).Antonia Langford (Freelance Journalist in Kyiv). @Antonialford on XProducer: Phil AtkinsSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Putin's bombs destroy millions of school books before new term (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/31/ukraine-russia-putin-kyiv-missiles/ Russia's new missiles make Ukraine's ports a no-go zone (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/29/russia-cheap-fast-missiles-cut-ukraine-sea/ Estonia's spy chief: ‘Russia is in a very bad place – revolution could come overnight' (David Blair for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/29/kaupo-rosin-interview-russia-bad-place-revolution/ Wie Putin den Krieg eskalieren kann. Mit Alexander Stubb (Ronzheimer interview with Alexander Stubb, in German)https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wie-putin-den-krieg-eskalieren-kann-mit-alexander-stubb/id1700432142?i=1000786893585Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov takes advisory role with Italy (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/article/mykhailo-fedorov-adviser-italy-defense-minister-guido-crosetto/Kremlin Says Ukraine Peace Talks on ‘Deep Pause' (Moscow Times)https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/kremlin-says-ukraine-peace-talks-on-deep-pause-a93597Exclusive: Musk opposes allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia, despite recent media reports, sources say (Kyiv Independent)https://kyivindependent.com/musk-opposes-allowing-ukraine-to-use-starlink-for-strikes-on-russia-despite-recent-media-reports-sources-say/?mc_cid=60baedc69e&mc_eid=08d0680a95Germany plans to blame Russia for Leipzig attack as tensions with Putin escalate (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-berlin-sanctions-russia-vladimir-putin-leipzig-attach-ascalate/Fleeing Russians fear Putin is quietly preparing for another mobilization (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/article/russian-vladimir-putin-quietly-preparing-another-mobilization/ Putin's mouthpieces earn £800k a year for Kremlin propaganda (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/31/putins-mouthpieces-earn-800k-a-year-for-kremlin-propaganda/ If you're interested in sponsoring Dom's upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.ukEMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Ukraine suffers some of deadliest attacks of warEstonia spy chief says 'revolution could come overnight in Russia' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey everyone, we're taking this week off!Here's where you can find us (or a version of us) while we're away:Hang out in our private Discord community → multiamory.com/joinJoin Dedeker on retreat in Italy → multiamory.com/retreatWork with Emily — she has a few open slots for coaching clients right now. Reach out to grab one at multiamory.link/emcoachingWe'll be back next week with a brand new episode. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you soon!Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.supercast.com. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though the seeds were already sown for quality wines in California, the famous Judgement of Paris Tasting in 1976 set the wine world ablaze and created new energy not just in America, but across the world for fine wine production and appreciation. Andrea Robinson MS has developed The Swirled Cup, a TV series that explores how the world changed with the Judgement of Paris as its “tipping point.” She covers areas such as winemaking, hospitality, and wine culture in the evolution of the wine market. Detailed Show Notes: Andrea's background: investment banker turned Master Sommelier, Wine Director at Windows of the World in NYC, writing, TV Shows (Quench - Food Network, Pairings w/ Andrea & Simply Wine - Fine Living Network)The Swirled Cup, a location based, documentary seriesCame out of “Judgement of Napa” tasting that was supposed to happen in 2020 w/ Steven SpurrierSpurrier believed Judgement of Paris legacy is increased wine quality and collaboration globally, that is levelled the playing field for other wine regionsShow focuses on the evolution of the wine business, catalyzed by the Judgement of Paris3 episodes on Delta Airlines flights now (through end of Sept 2026)3 more episodes in productionWill be streaming in 2027 (streamer to be announced)Short film screening version submitted to film festivalsMajor themes coming out of The Swirled Cup include, Momentum for other wine regions outside of CaliforniaWine country travel and hospitalityCollaboration between wineriesSustainabilityProhibition kept reputation of CA wine in “suspended animation,” took away the economic incentive to invest in productionTim Mondavi noted there were ~100 wineries in Napa in the late 1800sCresta Blanca Winery (Livermore, California) won the Grand Prize at the 1889 Paris ExhibitionGeorges de Latour brought in André Tchelistcheff post-prohibition to bring back winemaking expertise“Mount Crushmore” of American Wine: André Tchelistcheff, Robert Mondavi, Steven Spurrier, Patricia GallagherBuilt a culture of quality for American wine“We're only as good as our weakest link,” collaboration was key; Tchelistcheff had monthly technical lunches, Mondavi mentored a generation of vintnersPatricia Gallagher was the major force behind the Judgement of Paris, was really excited about post-Prohibition quality of CA wines, wanted to do a July 4th tastingSpurrier had the guts to do the tasting, do it blind, and threw in French wines to ensure a fair comparisonMondavi accelerated wine tourism (used to be for trade only), showcased the wine lifestyle with food w/ his wife Margrit; would travel and order his wines and other benchmarks at restaurants to compare → good strategy still today for secondary markets; did partnerships globally (France, Italy, Chile) which opened the world's eyes to America as a great wine marketWine culture has evolved with more competition (e.g. - cannabis, alternatives)Entry points for learning high as on-premise very expensive as costs to run restaurants highCovid upended social experiences, but provides a potential to overlay wine on top of new experiences (e.g. - book clubs, crochet get togethers)Hospitality has become very luxury and bespoke experience driven, need more accessible options as entry points for wine drinkersReplicating Judgement of Paris today still viable as comparing wines to benchmarks has value, with democratized media, expanding to collectors are well as trade could be useful; trade and media tend to like more restrained styles vs collectors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a Google exec trades Silicon Valley hustle for a Roman passeggiata? Katy Mogal did it and found that giving herself permission to slow down was the real unlock.In this episode, Katy Mogal, a 20-year Silicon Valley veteran (Google,Fitbit) turned certified Designing Your Life facilitator, joins us to talkabout moving her family to Rome, the surprising legal differences between US and Italian layoffs, and how a workshop in Matera set her on an entirely new path. We cover what it actually takes to uproot a family for Italy, why Italy's labor laws protect senior workers in ways the US doesn't, and the Saturday afternoon that taught her to stop hustling.

Guest: Clarissa CappellettiCompany: WeRoadEpisode Focus: Solo travel, destinations, travel confidence, safety, age, and finding connection on the road In This Episode What happens when someone who has visited 58 countries gives us the real talk on solo travel? We sit down with Clarissa Cappelletti, Regional Manager for English-speaking travel coordinators at WeRoad, to talk about where solo travelers should go, where they might want to wait, and why you shouldn't let fear — or a destination's reputation — decide your next adventure. Clarissa shares how she went from growing up in a tiny Swiss village to living in four countries and traveling the world, why she didn't start solo traveling until her late 20s, and how becoming the only single person in her friend group helped push her into traveling on her own. We Talk About: Growing up in an 87-person Swiss village How Clarissa caught the travel bug during a California road trip with her dad Living in Switzerland, Italy, the United States, and the UK Why London surprised her the most Traveling to 58 countries Why Colombia exceeded her expectations The Lost City Trek Why Nepal is one of her favorite destinations Italy's incredible history The best destinations for active travelers Why South Africa is underrated for adventure travel Switzerland vs. Latin America for travel costs The destination that challenged Clarissa the most: Japan Her favorite countries for food Why she could happily return to Colombia and Nepal Why "hidden gems" don't stay hidden for long How social media is changing tourism Her definition of solo travel: "Discovery" Why solo travel isn't necessarily lonely The importance of human connection while traveling How media can influence perceptions of travel safety Whether you're ever "too old" for solo travel The biggest solo-travel mistake people make Why first-time solo travelers should start small Why the Maldives isn't just for couples How language barriers can affect your first solo trip Why travelers shouldn't automatically write off Latin America Mongolia, Central Asia, Canada and New Zealand on Clarissa's bucket list And, of course… the infamous Jordan canyoning wig story! Clarissa's Travel Picks Unexpected favorites: Colombia & Nepal Best for history: Italy Best for mountain adventures: Nepal & Switzerland Underrated for active travel: South Africa Food favorites: Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa & Southeast Asia Places she'd happily revisit: Colombia & Nepal Top wishlist destinations: Central Asia, Mongolia, Canada, New Zealand & Patagonia Solo Travel Takeaways Start small. Your first solo trip doesn't have to be two weeks on another continent. Don't overthink it. There is no single perfect destination. Do your safety research. Know the areas, activities, and situations that require extra awareness. Don't let fear make the decision for you. Language matters. If you're new to solo travel, going somewhere where you can communicate easily may make your first trip less stressful. Don't assume a destination isn't for you. Couples' destination? Family destination? Bachelorette destination? Who cares. Go anyway. And most importantly: JUST TRIP IT. Favorite Quote From Clarissa "Solo travel in one word: discovery." And honestly, we couldn't have said it better. A Question For Our Travel Brats Would you take your first solo trip tomorrow if you knew you couldn't talk yourself out of it? Tell us where you'd go! Connect With The Travel Brats The Travel Brats are here to help you travel the world in a fun, smart, and unforgettable way. Follow along for travel guides, destination inspiration, travel tips, podcast episodes, deals, hot takes, and plenty of no-regrets travel.

The TNT Sports play-by-play announcer for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, Brendan Glasheen, joins Richard Cohen to get us ready for everything tipping off in Berlin later this week. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: More weird reasons for teacher conferences; Understaffed Dollar Trees sued for causing gooning; Documentary about Australian breakdancer Rachel Gunn; Sardine maxxing is a trend; Italy is passing a law to prohibit phone use in a crosswalk; Woman wakes to find a bat in her mouth; Chelsea saw Steel Magnolias in the theater; And more!

Vik Sharma is best known as the CEO of Cake Wallet. But lately, he's built two new projects: a Signal fork with BTC tipping called Radar, and a perpetual trading app named Arbiter. In this episode, he explains how the AI revolution speeds up development. Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Vik Sharma Returns: Two New Products in Seven Months 1:41 - Radar: A Signal Fork with Bitcoin Lightning Built In 3:18 - How Radar Works: Signal Servers, Monthly Donations & Linked Devices 5:21 - Why Signal Over Telegram 6:36 - Why Lightning Over Monero 8:19 - Stablecoins for Normies: The Venmo-ification of Bitcoin 10:33 - Spark, Breez SDK & the Stablecoin Question 11:55 - The Nvidia Spark Cluster: Going All In on Local AI 15:25 - Why Local Models Beat Cloud Subscriptions for Security Work 17:03 - Guardrails: When Claude Refuses to Audit Your Own App 18:33 - Dinner with the Trump Administration: America's AI Regulation Mistake 20:45 - Italy's ChatGPT Ban & the Fear of Falling Behind 22:44 - The $100 Cake Wallet Contest 23:15 - Does Cake Wallet Use AI for Coding? 25:16 - Arbiter: A Vibe-Coded Hyperliquid Trading App 27:44 - $5 Million Traded, TestFlight & the Mac Desktop Build 30:13 - Linux Requests & the Orange Rock Comparison 31:17 - Gasless USDC: Circle CCTP & Frictionless Onboarding 35:10 - Can This UX Work on Private Chains? Zano, Aztec, Tari & Beam 37:44 - The $10,000 Red Team Donation & Cake's Audit Results 39:34 - The Coldcard RNG Flaw & the "Someone Is Looking at the Code" Fallacy 43:14 - Passphrases: The Simplest Security Upgrade 43:58 - The Bitcoin Forks: Luke Dash Jr's Blake2 & the Ecash Hard Fork 44:51 - Open-Mindedness: The Original Bitcoiner Virtue 46:44 - Wownero, MoneroV & Why Cake Dropped It 49:22 - The Winning Number Is 27 (and Nobody Picked It) 51:04 - The Privacy Narrative: Why Monero & Zcash Are Pumping 55:07 - "Bitcoin Maximalism Is Almost Anti-Bitcoin" 57:52 - NEAR Intents, Maya & Spending Shielded Zcash 59:53 - How to Try Arbiter Today 1:01:45 - What's Next: Desktop Apps, Multisig & Back to Self-Custody Basics 1:04:26 - Still Bullish on Lightning 1:04:39 - The Gatekeeper Question: How Cake Decides Which Coins to List 1:09:07 - Dash Adopting Orchard While Zcash Moves to Ironwood 1:10:56 - The Maintenance Burden: Why Exodus Dropped Monero 1:12:25 - Zcash Voting, Sapling Addresses & Passphrase Support 1:16:03 - Seth's Role & the Foundation Devices Connection 1:17:01 - Two Million Downloads & the Privacy Tipping Point 1:19:08 - Bitcoin Amsterdam & Conference Plans 1:21:14 - Sponsors & Goodbye

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! Lizzie spent 15 years mastering the American Songbook. She was a dedicated New York City jazz vocalist steeped in Coltrane, Miles Davis, Cole Porter, and Gershwin. And then she started hearing original melodies in meditation and dreams — and she followed them. Now she's releasing her second all-original album, heading to Carnegie Hall, and more authentically herself than she has ever been. In this episode of Undiscovered Entrepreneur: Get Across the Start Line, jazz singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, record label founder, and author Lizzie Thomas joins Skoob for one of the most soulful and wide-ranging conversations the show has ever had. From creative health and imposter syndrome to the power of the subconscious and why authenticity is the only branding strategy that lasts — this episode is for every entrepreneur who's afraid to leave the lane they were trained for. What You'll Learn: Why stepping outside your own work — becoming a listener instead of the creator — unlocks creative power and breaks perfectionismWhat "creative health" means and why it's the most overlooked entrepreneur skillWhy you have to release in order to receive — and what that looks like in practiceHow imposter syndrome is rooted in self-worth — and why knowing who you are is the cureWhy branding is authenticity — and why polished perfection is now working against you in the age of AIHow Lizzie started hearing original music in meditation and dreams — and what that teaches us about the subconsciousThe question-before-sleep technique for accessing answers your waking mind can't findWhy Lizzie's "detour" away from the jazz canon became her greatest liberationWhy people are craving human imperfection right now more than everHow to make something your own: take the best of your mentors and add your own essenceRumi's quote on walking the path — and what it means for getting across the start lineLizzie's six-month plan: album release, touring NYC, LA, Germany, Italy, Carnegie Hall & the GrammysTimestamps: [00:00:00] – Introduction & Welcome[00:01:30] – Meet Lizzie Thomas: Jazz Singer, Record Label Founder, Author & Musical Entrepreneur[00:03:00] – Musicians and Imposter Syndrome: Why Perfectionism Hits Differently in the Arts[00:03:30] – Stepping Out of the Song: How Objectivity Breaks Perfectionism[00:05:00] – Looking Outside the Bottle: Why You Can't See What You're In[00:06:00] – Creative Health: Rest, Release & Why Giving Yourself Permission Is the Hardest Part[00:07:30] – Brain Refreshers, Naps & the Art of Making Room for the Next Idea[00:08:00] – In Order to Receive, You Have to Release: The Philosophy of Creative Flow[00:10:00] – Imposter Syndrome Is a Self-Worth Problem — Here's the Real Fix[00:11:30] – You Can't Have a Tribe If You Don't Know Who You Are[00:12:30] – The House of Cards: What Happens When Branding Runs Ahead of Authenticity[00:13:00] – Rise by Lifting Others — But Know Yourself First[00:14:30] – Curiosity Is the Key to a Great Existence as a Human[00:15:30] – Rumi: "You Only Realize the Path Once You Start Walking the Path"[00:16:00] – The Pitfall She's Proud Of: Leaving the Jazz Canon to Find Her Own Voice[00:20:30] – Take the Best of Your Mentors and Make It Your Own[00:22:00] – The Subconscious as Creative Partner: Hearing Melodies in Dreams[00:22:30] – The Question-Before-Sleep Technique: How to Access Answers Your Waking Mind Can't Find[00:23:30] – Dream States and What We Can Access When We Stop Controlling[00:25:00] – One Piece of Advice for New Entrepreneurs: Find Out Who You Are First[00:26:00] – How Are You Making People Feel? The Question That Beats Any 10-Step Plan[00:27:30] – Authenticity IS the Brand — And Why It's More Urgent Than Ever[00:29:00] – Lizzie's Six-Month Plan: This Is Freedom, Carnegie Hall & the Grammys[00:31:30] – How to Find Lizzie ThomasUpcoming Shows & Releases:

In This Beautiful Country: How Italy's Nature Shaped Its Culture and Civilisation (Chelsea Green, 2026), discover Italy's unique ecological past and how it has shaped its present—and its future, with this riveting look at the incredibly diverse natural history and our need to preserve it. Italy is renowned for its antiquity, classical literature, philosophy, and modern-day culture, cuisine and fashion, but what has gone largely overlooked – and undocumented, even by its people – is its uniquely biodiverse landscape and wildlife. Italy has over 58,000 different species of wildlife, of which 4,777 are endemic, the highest in Europe. Italy provides a home for a third of all European flora and fauna, with a vast range of fruit and vegetable varieties: more grape varieties than France, more wheat than the US and more olives than Spain.  Edward Cutler, an art historian by trade, began to explore this history when, four years ago on his small Tuscan farm, he found a salamander that turned out to be endemic to that specific location. In understanding how Italy came together as a country, one of the youngest and still geologically active landscapes in the world, and made up of mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, glacial lakes, desert islands, caves and forests, Ed realised that this natural history has also had an incredibly important influence on its human history, especially its food culture and low-impact agriculture. And along the way, Ed discovers that Italy once was home to pygmy elephants, giant killer hedgehogs, and vampire-toothed deer. Today we can see the relics of those ancient creatures in the flashy blue lizard of Capri, gladiator crabs under the forum in Rome, the crested porcupine, the beautiful Apennine chamois and of course the Marzipan brown bear and Italian grey wolf, not forgetting its flora, including the world's rarest Christmas tree in Sicily. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. 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

We've been getting a lot of greenhouse tomato questions lately, so we invited Martijn van Stee back to the podcast to find out how they breed varieties to deal with the biggest challenges in greenhouse production. Martijn is the Global Manager for tomato breeding at Enza Zaden (means Enza Seeds), one of the top greenhouse vegetable breeders in the world. We had Martijn on the podcast a couple years ago to talk about tomato rootstocks, so we were really glad to have him back to talk about top varieties this time. We talk about how to find varieties that will work in unheated tunnels vs minimally heated greenhouses vs automated greenhouses, and what traits set these varieties apart. He tells us how they are changing their breeding to deal with increased heat and pest pressure due to climate change. Martijn gives us his answer about whether better tasting varieties tend to be lower yielding, where growers get their information from in Europe and lots more in this week's episode of the Growing for Market Podcast! Connect With Guest: Website: enzazaden.com/us Instagram: @enzazadenamericas Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure -- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. If you grow for market, you know performance is everything. That's why so many farmers are turning to Burpee's Farmers Market. Dedicated to professional growers, Burpee is now offering non-GMO seeds in larger quantities – bred and selected for standout flavor, strong yields, and the kind of visual appeal your customers crave. Burpee's been doing this for 150 years, and they're still creating new varieties with growers like you in mind. You can check out the full lineup at Burpee.com/FarmersMarket. Farmhand is the all-in-one platform built for direct-market farms — CSA, farmers market, and farmstand growers who'd rather be in the field than juggling five different apps. Online store and subscriptions, delivery and pickup routing, SMS and email marketing, waitlist management, and now farm events: sell tickets to u-picks, tours, dinners, and workshops in minutes, with capacity caps, QR check-in, and SMS/email confirmations built in. Every ticket also puts a name, email, and phone on a list you keep. See how farmers are growing direct-to-consumer sales and set up a free account at farmhand.partners/gfm For more on veg and flower market farming, subscribe to Growing for Market Magazine!

In This Beautiful Country: How Italy's Nature Shaped Its Culture and Civilisation (Chelsea Green, 2026), discover Italy's unique ecological past and how it has shaped its present—and its future, with this riveting look at the incredibly diverse natural history and our need to preserve it. Italy is renowned for its antiquity, classical literature, philosophy, and modern-day culture, cuisine and fashion, but what has gone largely overlooked – and undocumented, even by its people – is its uniquely biodiverse landscape and wildlife. Italy has over 58,000 different species of wildlife, of which 4,777 are endemic, the highest in Europe. Italy provides a home for a third of all European flora and fauna, with a vast range of fruit and vegetable varieties: more grape varieties than France, more wheat than the US and more olives than Spain.  Edward Cutler, an art historian by trade, began to explore this history when, four years ago on his small Tuscan farm, he found a salamander that turned out to be endemic to that specific location. In understanding how Italy came together as a country, one of the youngest and still geologically active landscapes in the world, and made up of mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, glacial lakes, desert islands, caves and forests, Ed realised that this natural history has also had an incredibly important influence on its human history, especially its food culture and low-impact agriculture. And along the way, Ed discovers that Italy once was home to pygmy elephants, giant killer hedgehogs, and vampire-toothed deer. Today we can see the relics of those ancient creatures in the flashy blue lizard of Capri, gladiator crabs under the forum in Rome, the crested porcupine, the beautiful Apennine chamois and of course the Marzipan brown bear and Italian grey wolf, not forgetting its flora, including the world's rarest Christmas tree in Sicily. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Bolivia? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the International Church Relations Conference (ICRC), held during the LCMS Synod Convention. In this conversation, the Rev. Limberth Fernandez Coronado (President, Christian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bolivia) joins Sarah Gulseth (co-host of The Coffee Hour), Rachel Bomberger (managing editor of The Lutheran Witness, LCMS Communications), and translator Rev. Tyler McMiller (LCMS Missionary serving the Lord in Italy) to talk about where he lives and works, the history and culture of the Christian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bolivia, how the church fits into the broader culture of Bolivia, how they are able to serve their neighbors with the love of Christ, challenges the church body has faced as they seek to be faithful to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, and the joy he's found among fellowship with fellow Lutherans. To learn more about Global Lutheranism: Read more about the 2026 International Church Relations Conference at reporter.lcms.org/2026/global-lutheran-leaders-challenges-abound-contentment-rules. Learn more about partner churches around the globe at lcms.org/how-we-serve/international/partner-church-bodies. Find the International Lutheran Council at ilc-online.org/members. For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org.

He ran presidential motorcades. He escorted foreign heads of state through the streets of Washington. And for a month and a day, Lieutenant Matthew Mahl of the D.C. Metropolitan Police — 47 years old, 23 years on the job — groomed a boy he believed was fifteen. He talked about soccer games and homework. He talked about Italy, about schools over there, about a life together after he retired. He sent photos of himself in uniform. He sent photos from the fold-out couch in his office at police headquarters. He knew the age of consent in Maryland was sixteen, and he admitted to the boy he had everything to lose. Then he took the day off and drove ninety minutes to a house in Harford County where he thought the fifteen-year-old was home alone. Chris and Detective Chris Sergeant, the investigator who worked the chats, walks through the sheriff's report line by line, and watches from inside the sting house as a SWAT team cuts the lieutenant off in the driveway. What follows is a confrontation with a man who knows exactly how this works — and says nothing but eight words, over and over. A badge, a security clearance, and a secret a foreign intelligence service would have paid dearly for.   Sponsored by: AirDoctor: Breathe cleaner air every day with AirDoctor—get up to $300 off at https://AirDoctorPro.com using promo code HANSEN Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com   AquaTru: Head to https://AquaTru.com  & use code HANSEN for 20% off your purifier and a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee  TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you're looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Have A Seat merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Preece joins Corey LaJoie fresh off the biggest win of his career: a dramatic Daytona Hail Mary that delivered his first points-paying NASCAR Cup Series victory and punched the No. 60 RFK Racing team into the Chase.Preece breaks down the final restart, why he knew he had “no friends” at Daytona, the fuel-saving strategy, and how he stayed in the fight after early damage. He also opens up about the years of betting on himself, the career moments that could have sent him back home to Connecticut, the people who helped keep his Cup dream alive, and what winning with Derrick Finley, Brad Keselowski, his family, and the entire RFK group meant to him.Plus, Corey and Ryan talk about RFK's rise, Ford's late-season speed, how simulation tools shape modern race cars, the confidence battle every Cup driver faces, and what Preece believes the No. 60 can accomplish in the Chase. They also build their dream plot for the new Days of Thunder, celebrate grassroots and short-track racing, check in with Ryan Flores from Italy, and react to the week's wildest racing memes.Subscribe to Stacking Pennies for more conversations from inside the world of racing.Follow: @_stackingpennies @coreylajoie @skipflores #NASCAR #RyanPreece #Daytona #RFKRacing #StackingPenniesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.