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In Part 1, Lee sits down with Virslīga President Maksims Krivunecs in Riga for an inside look at the Latvian football landscape. What is Latvia's unique claim to fame within the 55 UEFA countries? Why have five of the country's nine different champions since independence gone out of business? What does the average Virslīga footballer earn per month? And why is he in favour of setting up a Baltic League along with Lithuania and Estonia?In Part 2, Lee returns to the virtual studio to dissect Maksim's grand plan for a Baltic League and tell Paul all about the live experience at the Latvian Cup final. What format for the Baltic League take and how would the three stages of the competition work? What is the likelihood of it ever happening? Why was the Skonto Stadium in Riga only 14% full for the big match? And what exactly is the strange relationship between Riga FC and Auda FK?*There is NO official proof on paper of an official relationship between Riga FC and Auda FK. Our source regarding their curious connection is Baltic Football News: balticfootballnews.comChapters00:00 – Intro01:10 – The good and bad of Latvian football04:23 – The vanishing champion problem12:11 – Memorable European nights20:05 – The Baltic League grand plan28:08 – Format, strengths & weaknesses37:37 – The 2025 Latvian Cup final47:20 – On The Spot

Founded in 1932, the Pērkonkrusts ("Thunder Cross") was the largest and most prominent right-wing political party in Latvia in the early twentieth century. Its motto--"Latvia for Latvians!"--echoed the ultranationalist rhetoric of similar movements throughout Europe at the time. Unlike the Nazis in Germany or the Fascists in Italy, however, the Pērkonkrusts never succeeded in seizing power. Nevertheless, in her book Thunder Cross: Fascist Antisemitism in Twentieth-Century Latvia (U Wisconsin Press, 2025) holocaust historian Paula A. Oppermann argues that the movement left an indelible mark on the country . The antisemitism at the core of the Pērkonkrusts' ideology remained a driving force for Latvian fascists throughout the twentieth century, persisting despite shifting historical and political contexts. Thunder Cross is the most comprehensive study of Latvia's fascist movement in English to date, and the only work that investigates the often neglected continuities of fascist antisemitism after World War II. Formulated as an empirical case study, this book draws on international and interdisciplinary secondary literature and sources in seven languages to broaden our understanding of fascism, antisemitism, and mass violence from Germany and Italy to the larger European context. 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

Founded in 1932, the Pērkonkrusts ("Thunder Cross") was the largest and most prominent right-wing political party in Latvia in the early twentieth century. Its motto--"Latvia for Latvians!"--echoed the ultranationalist rhetoric of similar movements throughout Europe at the time. Unlike the Nazis in Germany or the Fascists in Italy, however, the Pērkonkrusts never succeeded in seizing power. Nevertheless, in her book Thunder Cross: Fascist Antisemitism in Twentieth-Century Latvia (U Wisconsin Press, 2025) holocaust historian Paula A. Oppermann argues that the movement left an indelible mark on the country . The antisemitism at the core of the Pērkonkrusts' ideology remained a driving force for Latvian fascists throughout the twentieth century, persisting despite shifting historical and political contexts. Thunder Cross is the most comprehensive study of Latvia's fascist movement in English to date, and the only work that investigates the often neglected continuities of fascist antisemitism after World War II. Formulated as an empirical case study, this book draws on international and interdisciplinary secondary literature and sources in seven languages to broaden our understanding of fascism, antisemitism, and mass violence from Germany and Italy to the larger European context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Founded in 1932, the Pērkonkrusts ("Thunder Cross") was the largest and most prominent right-wing political party in Latvia in the early twentieth century. Its motto--"Latvia for Latvians!"--echoed the ultranationalist rhetoric of similar movements throughout Europe at the time. Unlike the Nazis in Germany or the Fascists in Italy, however, the Pērkonkrusts never succeeded in seizing power. Nevertheless, in her book Thunder Cross: Fascist Antisemitism in Twentieth-Century Latvia (U Wisconsin Press, 2025) holocaust historian Paula A. Oppermann argues that the movement left an indelible mark on the country . The antisemitism at the core of the Pērkonkrusts' ideology remained a driving force for Latvian fascists throughout the twentieth century, persisting despite shifting historical and political contexts. Thunder Cross is the most comprehensive study of Latvia's fascist movement in English to date, and the only work that investigates the often neglected continuities of fascist antisemitism after World War II. Formulated as an empirical case study, this book draws on international and interdisciplinary secondary literature and sources in seven languages to broaden our understanding of fascism, antisemitism, and mass violence from Germany and Italy to the larger European context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Founded in 1932, the Pērkonkrusts ("Thunder Cross") was the largest and most prominent right-wing political party in Latvia in the early twentieth century. Its motto--"Latvia for Latvians!"--echoed the ultranationalist rhetoric of similar movements throughout Europe at the time. Unlike the Nazis in Germany or the Fascists in Italy, however, the Pērkonkrusts never succeeded in seizing power. Nevertheless, in her book Thunder Cross: Fascist Antisemitism in Twentieth-Century Latvia (U Wisconsin Press, 2025) holocaust historian Paula A. Oppermann argues that the movement left an indelible mark on the country . The antisemitism at the core of the Pērkonkrusts' ideology remained a driving force for Latvian fascists throughout the twentieth century, persisting despite shifting historical and political contexts. Thunder Cross is the most comprehensive study of Latvia's fascist movement in English to date, and the only work that investigates the often neglected continuities of fascist antisemitism after World War II. Formulated as an empirical case study, this book draws on international and interdisciplinary secondary literature and sources in seven languages to broaden our understanding of fascism, antisemitism, and mass violence from Germany and Italy to the larger European context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

Founded in 1932, the Pērkonkrusts ("Thunder Cross") was the largest and most prominent right-wing political party in Latvia in the early twentieth century. Its motto--"Latvia for Latvians!"--echoed the ultranationalist rhetoric of similar movements throughout Europe at the time. Unlike the Nazis in Germany or the Fascists in Italy, however, the Pērkonkrusts never succeeded in seizing power. Nevertheless, in her book Thunder Cross: Fascist Antisemitism in Twentieth-Century Latvia (U Wisconsin Press, 2025) holocaust historian Paula A. Oppermann argues that the movement left an indelible mark on the country . The antisemitism at the core of the Pērkonkrusts' ideology remained a driving force for Latvian fascists throughout the twentieth century, persisting despite shifting historical and political contexts. Thunder Cross is the most comprehensive study of Latvia's fascist movement in English to date, and the only work that investigates the often neglected continuities of fascist antisemitism after World War II. Formulated as an empirical case study, this book draws on international and interdisciplinary secondary literature and sources in seven languages to broaden our understanding of fascism, antisemitism, and mass violence from Germany and Italy to the larger European context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ships of unknown origin or intent are flummoxing NATO forces on the high seas. Our correspondent visits the Latvian navy on the Virsaitis as it intercepts a mystery vessel. We examine China's enormous gig economy and how 200m workers are turning precarious conditions to their advantage. And a new book explores what people talk about when they talk about antisemitism.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ships of unknown origin or intent are flummoxing NATO forces on the high seas. Our correspondent visits the Latvian navy on the Virsaitis as it intercepts a mystery vessel. We examine China's enormous gig economy and how 200m workers are turning precarious conditions to their advantage. And a new book explores what people talk about when they talk about antisemitism.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Animated films seem to be as common as live action movies nowadays. But out of the blue, an immediate classic, brilliant in its own way, appears and transcends animation to just be one of the best films ever made. The Latvian film, FLOW (2024), happens to be one of those movies. Winning best Oscar for animated motion picture and nominated for foreign film as well, FLOW finally reached world audiences in Q1 of 2025 after the awards shows ended.From IMDB: “Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.”FLOW is both an adventure film and a post-apocalyptic movie all in one. Directed by Gints Zilbalodis, and written with co-producer Matiss Kaža, the movie was remarkably done on a budget of only 3.5M Euros, during a time many animated films cross over 150M Euros to make. Your co-hosts decided to take a look at this fabulous film, give their thoughts, and praise its wonderful story.

In this episode of Talk Eastern Europe, Nina, Adam andAlexandra start by discussing the latest news in the region, including the Hungarian spy scandal, train accident in Slovakia, Latvian minority policy, and some updates from the Western Balkans.Later, Adam is joined by Mihail Nesteriuc, a Moldovan analyst and journalist, and discuss the country's recent parliamentaryelections, which took place on September 28th 2025. The result of the vote delivered a relatively strong victory for the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS). Mihail describes what the results mean for Moldova's European path, Russian interference and disinformation efforts, the complex role of Transnistria, and how these developments might reshape the region's geopolitics.Further reading:Read a report directly from the ground in Moldova during theelections, recently published on New Eastern Europe https://neweasterneurope.eu/2025/10/10/operation-matryoshka-russias-direct-intrusion-into-moldovas-parliamentary-elections/Watch Alexandra's full interview with Oriana IvkovićNovokmet on Croatia's elections and lessons for digital resilience. https://www.patreon.com/posts/oriana-ivkovic-141186086Additional financing for this podcast is provided by the Polish MFA: Public task financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the grant competition “Public Diplomacy 2024 – 2025 - the European dimension and countering disinformation The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of the official positions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.

As I'm moving, I thought it would be nice to give you a bit of a historical breather episode, explaining the peculiarities of the proud Latvian region of Latgale. Which, in all seriousness, has more in common with Texas than you probably think.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this METĀLKĀSTS LV episode, we chat with KRUXATOR, who is deeply active in the underground metal scene — most notably through his label WARHORN RECORDS and by organizing the Estonian indoor metal festival TARBARIITUS! We talk about his bands, what it takes to run an underground label, the label's roster, the TARBARIITUS festival, and why everything ultimately boils down to attitude and mentality.TARBARIITUS is an extreme underground metal festival that showcases some of the most unique bands in the scene and brings together people who are involved in underground metal purely for the love of it. If you want to experience extreme and exciting music, an inspiring attitude, and a strong sense of community — don't hesitate to attend TARBARIITUS!WARHORN RECORDS is an underground extreme metal label based in Tartu, Estonia. Every band and release on the label is top quality and memorable! We've been following their work for years and are consistently blown away by their output — so don't sleep on WARHORN RECORDS!TARBARIITUS:https://pergerus.eu/tarbariitus/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568466481729https://www.facebook.com/events/1302225184347082https://www.instagram.com/tarbariitus/https://www.youtube.com/@TarbariitusWARHORN RECORDS:https://warhorn.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/@WarhornRecordshttps://www.facebook.com/Warhornrecords/https://www.instagram.com/warhornrecords/PERGERUS:https://pergerus.eu/Doc. film TARTU UNDER THE HORNS:https://youtu.be/a8OKhgeE_-s?si=p68PsiqevPTYYhDsDEATH KOMMANDER:https://deathkommander.bandcamp.com/album/pro-patria-morihttps://www.facebook.com/deathkommanderhttps://www.instagram.com/death_kommanderhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4h9V74ckvSDSqNBmd8dfQVZIEGENHORN:https://www.facebook.com/Ziegenhorn666/https://www.instagram.com/ziegenhorn666/https://open.spotify.com/artist/2f07PM9i751yLhxwLOsEWmSWARN:https://swarn.bandcamp.com/album/whispers-from-beyondhttps://www.facebook.com/Swarndeathhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2ULoBIykTEMzn4BkRz66UrOther mentioned bands can be found via Warhorn Records and Tarbariitus socials.0:00 - Intro3:38 - How Kruxator and Renārs met5:36 - Our organized Death Metal evening @ Riga8:56 - Being in a international band (Death Kommander)10:57 - Kruxator's bands 1/314:40 - What's in the works for Ziegenhorn?16:51 - Attention to detail in Ziegenhorn22:38 - Kruxator's bands 2/324:28 - Reception of Death Kommander & their new album28:19 - Hasswald new release31:37 - Kruxator's bands 3/336:47 - Physical Swarn releases40:22 - Tarbariitus poster42:30 - The tought and reason behind the festival 1/246:09 - Tarbariitus planning process and hurdles 1/247:30 - Tarbariitus Talks, Must & other fest offerings54:53 - What is Pergerus?56:08 - The tought and reason behind the festival 2/259:18 - How many people are organizing Tarbariitus?1:00:58 - Tarbariitus planning process and hurdles 2/21:04:45 - Choosing and finding bands for Tarbariitus1:07:40 - Tarbariitus 2025 bands1:18:08 - Tarbariitus discussion panels1:19:43 - Tarbariitus 2024 standouts1:22:19 - Why should you attend Tarbariitus?1:30:58 - Kruxator's start in the Estonian metal scene1:32:26 - Estonian metal scene, structure & division1:36:45 - Comparison to other country scenes1:40:41 - Keepings tabs on Estonian metal1:42:38 - Warhorn Records origins and reasoning1:46:12 - Choosing bands for Warhorn Records1:49:01 - Warhorn Records bands2:02:54 - Affording physical releases as a small label2:04:55 - Warhorn Records naming and future vision2:08:44 - Closing words and bloopersMETĀLKĀSTS LV:https://www.facebook.com/metalkastslvhttps://www.youtube.com/@metalkastslvhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7zRAQ2A22EfGO1cxw1abrQ?si=86188a716e484908Metālkāsts LV is a podcast in Latvian (occasionally in English) for heavy music fans. Event and album reviews, conversations/interviews, local metal news, and other heavy stuff m/

European leaders meet to discuss Russia and the Ukraine war - after a surge in attacks by both sides in September. More sanctions are under discussion - and new defences against Russian drones. So what next for peace efforts - or are Russia and Europe moving closer to conflict? In this episode: Mattia Nelles - CEO and co-founder of the German-Ukrainian Bureau. Eldar Mamedov - Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, former Latvian diplomat and former foreign policy adviser in the European Parliament. Alexey Muraviev - Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Gēteborgas grāmatu tirgū pirmo reizi viesojas Latvijas dramaturgu delegācija un iepazīstina ar latviešu jaunākās dramaturģijas izlasi angļu valodā. Kultūras rondo studijā par Gēteborgas pieredzi izvaicājam dramaturgus Matīsu Gricmani un Kārli Krūmiņu, kā arī Latvijas Teātra darbinieku savienības starptautisko sakaru koordinatori Maiju Pavlovu. -- No 25. līdz 28. septembrim Gēteborgā norisinājās Gēteborgas grāmatu tirgus. Šogad viena no Gēteborgas grāmatu tirgus fokusa tēmām bija Drāma. Tā uzsvēra dramaturģijas un teātra vietu sabiedrībā gan globālā, gan vietējā mērogā.  Latviju Grāmatu tirgū pārstāvēja dramaturgi Rasa Bugavičute-Pēce, Artūrs Dīcis, Matīss Gricmanis, Kārlis Krūmiņš un Ance Muižniece, un Latvijas Teātra darbinieku savienības (LTDS) starptautisko sakaru koordinatore Maija Pavlova, piedaloties gan semināros, gan prezentācijās un lugu lasījumos.  Tuvojoties Gēteborgas grāmatu tirgum, Latvijas Teātra darbinieku savienība laidusi klajā latviešu jaunākās dramaturģijas izlasi angļu valodā “Five plays from Latvian theatre”. Tajā publicēti piecu starp 2019. un 2023. gadu sarakstītu lugu tulkojumi. Visas lugas iestudētas vismaz vienu reizi, turklāt izrāde vai dramaturģiskais materiāls saņēmis “Spēlmaņu nakts” nomināciju vai apbalvojumu. Izdevumā iekļautas Ances Muižnieces “Mēs, roks, sekss un PSRS”, Rasas Bugavičutes-Pēces “Puika, kurš redzēja tumsā”, Artūra Dīča “Ričards. Nekā personīga”, Kārļa Krūmiņa un MI radītais “Frankenšteina komplekss”, kā arī Matīsa Gricmaņa “Kur pazuda valsts” lugas. Lugu izlase veidota speciāli 2025. gada Gēteborgas grāmatu tirgus Drāmas programmai, kas veidota sadarbojoties vairākām Baltijas un Skandināvijas sadarbības partneriem, starp tiem Nordic-Baltic Drama Network, Igaunijas Teātra aģentūra un Lietuvas Teātra informācijas centrs. Latvijas dalība programmā ir bijusi iespējama ar LR Kultūras ministrijas un Valsts kultūrkapitāla fonda finansiālu atbalstu.   

We talk with the Latvian Virsliga about revolutionizing fan engagement through their new mobile app. Chairman Maksims Krivuņecs and CEO of Blocksport Vladimir Liulka discuss the app's development, its impact on Latvian football, and future plans for enhancing fan interaction and league growth.

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics talks about what it takes to defend against Russian aggression and how a drone wall could be used. Russian fighter jets have recently gone into Polish and Estonian airspace, ratcheting up tension in the region. Rinkevics also says Europe needs to stop buying oil from Russia. He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latvia spans about 64,000 square kilometers, making it slightly larger than West Virginia in the United States. Its capital, Riga, is the largest city in the Baltic States and a hub of culture, architecture, and innovation. Latvia's geographic position has made it a crossroads of Northern and Eastern Europe for centuries. This location shaped its history, culture, and economy in profound ways. The terrain of Latvia is predominantly low-lying, with flat plains and gently rolling hills. It's a land carved by ancient glaciers, which left behind thousands of lakes, bogs, and fertile soils. The highest point in the country is Gaiziņkalns, which reaches just 312 meters. Yet even with modest elevations, Latvia boasts breathtaking scenery. Forests dominate more than half of Latvia's land area, making it one of the greenest countries in Europe. Pine, spruce, and birch trees create an enchanting landscape that feels almost untouched by time. These forests are home to wolves, lynx, and elk, adding a wild mystique to the Latvian countryside. Nature is truly at the heart of Latvian identity. Latvia has an extensive coastline, stretching more than 500 kilometers along the Baltic Sea. The sandy beaches, especially in Jurmala, attract visitors from around the world. The Gulf of Riga offers calmer waters compared to the open sea, making it ideal for sailing and fishing. This coastal life has long influenced Latvian culture and cuisine. The Daugava River is the lifeline of Latvia, flowing from Russia through Belarus before crossing the country and emptying into the Gulf of Riga. It has been called the “River of Destiny” because of its central role in trade, transport, and cultural development. Many towns and cities were founded along its banks. Even today, it remains a symbol of national pride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump wants us to talk about Jimmy Kimmel, so we'll talk about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, instead.Then, on the rest of the menu, Portland, Oregon will issue a land use violation notice to the city's ICE building for breaching detention limits; experts have independently resurrected the Census Bureau advisory committee that was axed by Trump; and, a federal judge ordered Alabama's largest county to redraw its illegal racially gerrymandered districts.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Poland is drawing on Ukraine's expertise in battle-tested drone warfare, just over a week after Russian drones entered Polish airspace; and, British, Lithuanian and Latvian authorities have detained over a dozen people for arson and spying for Russia.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue his own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.” -- The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, March 5, 1851Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

In this episode, we'll talk about how we can lead, create change, and stay true to ourselves—all at the same time, with my guest, Maija West.Maija is a retired attorney turned organizational governance consultant, author, and peacemaker with over 25 years of experience working with nonprofits, foundations, businesses, tribal communities, and government agencies. She specializes in utilizing reconciliation, peacemaking, and conflict resolution strategies to foster strong communication and leadership within diverse communities. Maija is also the co-founder of the Healing and Reconciliation Institute and a strategic consulting partner supporting ecological governance and lineage-based leadership to a select group of leaders and organizations.As a first-generation American with deep Latvian roots, she's discovered how connecting to her own cultural lineage has transformed not just her leadership style, but her entire approach to creating change within patriarchal systems.In her recent book, "Matriarch Makeover: A 30-Day Invitation," Maija offers what she calls "an ecological call to action for leaders" - a radical reimagining of how we can lead from a place of cultural groundedness and feminine wisdom.We discuss:how she weaves together the “three strands of the braid”—self, family, and community—as her guide to live an authentic life even in the most challenging environmentswhy reclaiming and connecting to your lineage is essential for trauma-informed leadership and the key to thriving in patriarchal systems how your burnout might be a signal that you're disconnected from your cultural lineagehow you could transform toxic boardroom meetings into healing circlesand moreThis conversation will challenge everything you think you know about working within oppressive systems while staying true to who you are.-----The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at https://wellwomanlife.com/academy/. Join other smart, high-achieving women, to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed—so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough.Resources MentionedMatriarch Makeover: A 30-Day Invitation by Maija WestMatriarch Makeover Women's Retreat Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World...

Roberts Treize shares the story of Sporonex, a Latvian startup developing sustainable acoustic solutions using mycelium and circular-waste materials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Only one place to start, Court 11 that was packed for Taylor Townsend's upset-victory over (25)Jelena Ostapenko. The Latvian took the L badly and resorted to some pretty derogatory insults, accusing Townsend of having “no class” and “no education”. Townsend handled the situation superbly, both on court and in press afterwards. To think all that happened on HBCU Live Day, that was brilliantly acknowledged with a great discussion in the morning on the legacy of Althea Gibson. Leslie Allen, Sloane Stephens, Kamau Murray and Boris Kodjoe were on the panel that was excellently moderated by Monica McNutt. Frances Tiafoe saw off big-serving qualifier Martin Damm in four sets. Big Foe had to stay patient, but took care of business on his side, served great and played smart against the lefty who he spoke highly of in press. Jasmine Paolini, playing her second night match in a row in New York, convincingly beat Iva Jovic in straight sets. The Italian seventh seed confirmed the dress was a night-session fit and spoke about her next opponent Marketa Vondrousova. Ben Shelton beat Pablo Carreno Busta in straights. The American looked very comfortable on Louis Armstrong and managed the match well which is something we put to him in his post-match presser. Listen out for interview snippets from Townsend, Mirra Andreeva, Tiafoe, Paolini and Shelton. Don't forget to rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom.  For daily tennis updates:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackspinglobal GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections

In this off-season show, David Lee, Host of the Hawks Film Room and writer for The Afro News, joins Tim and Mikey for the Kristaps Porziņģis player spotlight. The guys dive deep into what the Latvian big man brings to the new-look Atlanta Hawks. FOLLOW us on “X”: @EthosHawks @Tim_ATL @MRKHoops The FantasyPass isn't just for drafts anymore! Come enjoy DAN'S FANTASY ADDS/DROPS IN REAL TIME in our premium Discord… starting at just $6/month! Click to learn more! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ymf6vssp Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yll6somy Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server by clicking this sentence – https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Looking for the Bru and Besbris Secret Shows? The only way to get the URLs when they happen is to jump on the email list by heading here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/g5c9a0 Manscaped is BACK, baby! Just like the NBA! Use coupon code HOOPBALL20 to get 20% off and free shipping on your purchase at Manscaped.com! Want more codes? We got 'em! ExpressVPN is offering 3 BONUS months on every 12-month membership purchase by using this special link: https://www.expressvpn.com/hoopball

They called them the voices of the dead. Whispers in the static. Words in the hiss. Messages that—so believers said—slipped through the veil between worlds and onto magnetic tape The story of Electronic Voice Phenomenon, or EVP begins in the late 1950s, when Swedish artist Friedrich Jürgenson was out in the countryside recording birdsong. On playback, he heard not only the birds but what he swore were voices—some speaking to him directly, including that of his deceased mother. Latvian-born psychologist Konstantin Raudive took up the work, making thousands of recordings and publishing his 1971 book Breakthrough, which brought EVP to wider public attention and cemented its place in paranormal lore. We explore the history and the practice of EVP—its roots in spiritualism and its connection to the technology of sound recording with Rikard Friberg von Sydow whose research examines how we preserve and interpret recorded sound, and Carl Michael von Hausswolff — Swedish sound artist, composer, and curator who has incorporated EVP into his artistic practice for decades. William Burroughs, Genesis P-Orridge, Lars Von Trier, Nigel Kneale and David Lynch also get a look in.. Thanks to  Carl Michael von Hausswolff — for the archive audio and his recording. #Friedrich Jürgenson #Konstantin Raudive #paranomal #numberstations #EVP #electronicvoicephenomenon #William Burroughs #Genesis P-Orridge, #LarsVonTrier #NigelKneale #DavidLynch #twinpeaks 

Brigitte and Emmanuel admit they hired a former US Federal prosecutor to investigate me, a new scandal is happening in Latvia, and Israel kills 5 Al Jazeera journalists in a strike on Gaza. 00:00 - Start. 01:15 - Macrons' private investigator. 29:37 - Missing detail from Becoming Brigitte series. 35:18 - Latvian prime minister scandal. 38:26 - Israel kills journalists. 50:19 - Comments. GoldCo Get a FREE gold & silver kit! #goldcopartner http://www.candacelikesgold.com Just Thrive Get 20% off your order with promo code CANDACE at https://justthrivehealth.com Tax Network USA Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation, or visit http://www.TNUSA.com/Candace American Financing Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 800-795-1210 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/owens NMLS 182334, https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Candace Official Website: https://candaceowens.com Candace Merch: https://shop.candaceowens.com Candace on Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/Pp5VZiLXbq Candace on Spotify: https://t.co/16pMuADXuT Candace on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RealCandaceO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Florian Kurth sat down with Latvian forward Jaroslavs Pihtovs at the 2025 FIBA U18 Eurobasket in Belgrade, Serbia to discuss his family background, experience playing on the FIBA stage, long-term goals as a player, and much more. 

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Latvia has a remarkably long coastline for its size. Therefore, seafaring, fishing and eating fish are important parts of Latvian life and culture. We step back in time and discover the history of Latvia's fishing industry, with many good tales. We will also taste some typical Latvian fish, mostly smoked in the way Latvians love it, which the EU now wants to ban. I will suggest a fish driving tour along the Bay of Riga coast from Jūrmala up to Kolka and then down the Baltic Sea coast to Mazirbe, where fishing boats came to die. Join me as we get stuck into some tasty fish! Thanks for listening!

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Former Latvian President, Valdis Zatlers, to discuss the President's previous visit to Ottawa, Russia's impact on Latvian culture and operations, and Canada's presence in Latvia through the multinational brigade. // Participants' bios Valdis Zatlers is the Former President of Latvia (2007-2011) // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Reading Recommendations: - "The Afghanistan File" by Prince Turki AlFaisal Al Saud // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: July 17, 2025 Release date: July 21, 2025

Our "Listen Up" panelists are back and ready for a weekend with Bernie as they deep dive into Episode 15! S1. E15 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inky Dinky Don't- Mon, Feb 7, 2005Director - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bob Koherr⁠⁠Writers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tony Kornheiser, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeff Martin, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan KopelmanWhen construction workers whistle at Tony and Dana, not for her looks but as his show's fans, he decides to concentrate on better fan contacts. She feels she needs a rougher, sexy angle, and after consulting Bernie she gets a Chinese character tattooed on her butt. Tony protests that's "half his" body, to which she replies that he must lose 20--or at least 10--pounds from "their" body, for which Tony crankily blames Bernie. Megan sees sweet Mickey's adored girlfriend Brooke blatantly kissing another boy in public, but he refuses to believe it. When Brooke passes the other boy off as her nonexistent Latvian cousin when it's really Mickey's lab partner, even meek Mickey must mark the truth.EMAIL: WTFCPODNET@GMAIL.COM or www.loyallittlespod.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk_lJzHsdUU&list=PLKiPEmIz-2gtIo-tInY-kIa6p-B1xF77y&index=15

John Michael Godier is a scientist and an avid follower in the UFO phenomena. He hosts the Event Horizon podcast and has a huge YouTube channer of the same name. He's also the author of two science fiction novels. He's spoken to everyone even remotely in field from Professor Avi Loeb to the disclosure skeptics and advocates. We discuss many of the recent stories including the disclosure efforts from certain nations, our interstellar visitors, the Ferme paradox, etc. We also visit some issues that aren't well reported as they occurred in the Soviet Union during the Cold War. I want to thank our mutual friend, Kristaps, for helping to put this together. If you'd like to support his work and The Eastern Border show, he has authentic Soviet era war plan maps recently found in a Latvian warehouse. Prices are reasonable and these are one of a kind authentic pieces of history. Please email Kris at theeasternborder@gmail.com. 

Latvian feminist writer Inga Gaile confronts uncomfortable topics while grappling with her country's complex national psyche...and her own relationship to it.  CORRECTIONS: Inga and I regret our errors in the podcast: She has 15 published works in Latvian, https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inga_Gaile, and there are "only" a million Latvian folksongs!

What makes for a thrilling biography? Success in business, while simultaneously working as a British spy during the Russian Empire period in Latvia, and then during the Russian Revolution. Leading a triple life as a businessman, athlete and intelligence agent. Being named the father of Latvian football for introducing the sport to the country. And finally being tortured to death by the German Gestapo in Rīga during the Second World War. All this and more is the life of Harold Trevenen Hall. Let's get to know his story Thanks for listening!

Latvian, singer, songwriter and indie pop star Keeana Kee joins Lala and Peelo G. for a candid convo on music, love, and the sapphic chaos of Pride Month. She talks lesbian visibility, vulnerability, the emotional toll of the world and her new queer ballads; Heal Me and Small Fragile Woman. Kee walks through the making of each cinematic music video including a turn from her typical style of music. We end the show discussing Pride Month drama as only three lesbians can with reactions to the Fletcher, Billie Eilish, JoJo drama. Lastly, Keeana drops the name of her newest unreleased track exclusively on Shot of Culture ready for her upcoming show at San Diego Pride in July. Don't miss this episode! Follow us on Tik Tok @shotofculturepodcastEmail: shotofculturepodcast@gmail.comKeeana Kee is a Latvian-born singer, model, and queer indie pop artist known for her sultry vocals, soulful pop ballads, and unfiltered expression of queer identity. Drawing inspiration from artists like Sia and Tove Lo, Keeana blends emotional storytelling with club-ready beats. She rose to prominence in the LGBTQ+ music scene with her anthems like You're Real and Open Arms, and continues to use her platform to amplify queer femme visibility, mental health, and empowerment through music. Her newest singles Heal Me and Small Fragile Woman explore vulnerability as strength, cementing her role as a rising voice in queer music.

Pulitzer prize-winning poet Forrest Gander discusses the Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowships. An initiative which awards $50,000 to poets of literary merit appointed to serve in civic positions to enable them to create projects that enrich the lives of their neighbours, through responsive and interactive poetry activities.In awarding Laurie Bolger The Moth Poetry prize, Nobel Laureate Louise Glück said, "I respond to poems that surprise me". Laurie reflects on the impact of this assessment of her poetry, and explains why her first full poetry collection, Lady, is like a romcom blockbuster.Marking the arrival of this year's European Poetry Festival, its founder and director, SJ Fowler, joins The Verb to share his approach to bringing poets together to create new work. With a little help from Ian, he performs one of the poems - Levels of Care - that he co-wrote for the festival with Latvian poet Krišjānis Zeļģis. Writer and editor Rachel Segal Hamilton who specialises in photography, assesses the marriage of photography and poetry with two new examples of the form - A Difficulty Is A Light by Rebecca Norris Webb, and The Dereliction by Liz Berry and Tom Hicks.Presented by Ian McMillan Produced by Ekene Akalawu

In late 1910 and early 1911, a band of impulsive Latvian radicals fleeing persecution in Russia unleashed a wave of violence in London that left three policemen dead and part of a quiet city block in ruins. The siege that followed would not only transform British law enforcement but also mark a turning point in media history, as cameras captured the chaos in real time. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Cornbread Hemp. Right now, Crimes Of The Centuries listeners can save 30% off their first order and enjoy free shipping on orders over $75! Head to cornbreadhemp.com/COTC and use code COTC at checkout. Cornbread Hemp: This is the good life. ButcherBox. Right now, ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ButcherBox.com/cotc to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. Remi. Go to shopremi.com/COTC and use code COTC at checkout for 50% off. Galatea. Right now, Galatea is offering our listeners an extra 25% off on top of an already-irresistibly-affordable subscription when you go to GALATEA.COM/COTC.

Joe breaks down the biggest takeaways from the muniicpal elections that happened Saturday as well as the aftermath before interviewing composer and professor of music and education Scott Brickman about his experiences reconnecting with his Latvian roots in a big way over the past few years. Theme song "Mēs esam ārzemnieki" by Aarzemnieki, used with permission Middle song courtesy of Ausma Apsīte Closing theme song: Think Tank by Audionautix audionautix.com​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/_think-tank​ Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/mbV9t1Z0rA8 Cheesy harp sound effect courtesty of the freesound community via pixabay.com

There's something interesting happening at the Port of Baltimore. On today's show, we explore the hidden world of bonded warehouses, where you can stash your imported Latvian vodka or Dutch beer tariff free (for a while). Related episodes: Tariffied! We check in on businesses (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week on MYTH, it's time for another exciting chapter from the chronicles of Lacplesis the Bearslayer.  You'll learn that God is a thief, that the Devil is extremely jealous, and that humans used to only have one eye. Then, in Gods and Monsters, hostilities are about to erupt in the Silly Goose War. Source: Latvian Mythology

Australian couple Jean Svoboda and her partner Richard have returned to Czechia to continue a remarkable journey—one that began in online archives and led them across Europe. Jean, whose father was Czech and mother Latvian, has spent years reconstructing her family's past, piece by piece. Richard, himself of British origins and new to genealogy but moved by Jean's commitment, joined her in uncovering stories long forgotten. Together, they reflect on identity, belonging, and what it means to rediscover home—half a world away.

Recent movies like the Latvian animated instant masterpiece Flow, the hilarious and well thought out parody.satire.personal journey indie The People's Joker, the formally daring subjective POV two-hander Nickel Boys, the Romanian dark comedy of the moment Do Not Expect Too Much From the End Of the World, and the musical political horror of the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat among many others show that cinema still has new frontiers to cross, new voices to regenerate the medium, a new chapter for all of us. Secret Movie Club founder.progammer Craig Hammill digs into why these movies feel like beacons of light in the wilderness. And also what may need to happen on the marketing.advertising.exhibition side to re-ignite cinema as pop culture necessity.

Recorded live at the Comics Without Borders / Sans Frontières gathering at Rice University, this episode dives deep into international comics publishing, aesthetic risk-taking, and how underground networks drive a truly global comics culture. David Schilter, publisher and editor of Latvia's acclaimed kuš! comics, joins us alongside Pedro Vieira de Moura, Portuguese critic, writer, and co-founder of the bookstore/gallery Mundo Fantasma. We talk about how a small-format anthology changed Latvian comics forever, why RAW magazine changed Pedro's life, and how comics have always been a place for outsiders to find their people. It's about pornographic comics, lipstick in mirrors, misnumbered anthologies, institutional resistance, aesthetic weirdness, bookstores as public educators, and why no one in Latvia is publishing Maus.   Guest Links: kuš! comics (David Schilter): https://www.komikss.lv Pedro Vieira de Moura: http://www.laboratori.net Mundo Fantasma (Porto bookstore/gallery): https://www.mundofantasma.pt   Names Dropped: Art Spiegelman – Creator of Maus, influence on RAW magazine: Art Spiegelman on Wikipedia Barbara Shermund – queer comics history: Barbara Shermund Basil Wolverton – Iconic MAD magazine illustrator: Basil Wolverton on Wikipedia Charles Burns – Known for Black Hole and RAW magazine: Charles Burns on Wikipedia Gary Panter – RAW magazine artist, punk comics icon: Gary Panter on Wikipedia Al Jaffee – Fold-in master at MAD Magazine: Al Jaffee on Wikipedia Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli – Daredevil and Batman: Year One: Frank Miller David Mazzucchelli Moebius – Legendary French comics artist: Moebius on Wikipedia Neil Adams, George Pérez, Jim Lee –  Scott McCloud – Author of Understanding Comics: Scott McCloud Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro – Early Portuguese cartoonist and comic pioneer David B. – French cartoonist and co-founder of L'Association: David B. on Wikipedia Adrian Tomine – Acclaimed alternative cartoonist: Adrian Tomine Marjane Satrapi – Creator of Persepolis: Marjane Satrapi Brian Baynes – Publisher of Bubbles Zine: Bubbles Zine

In what would mark a small but significant diplomatic breakthrough, the White House says Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop using military force in the Black Sea. But, Russia says that will only go into effect once sanctions are lifted on its financial institutions. As Ukraine's future hangs in the balance, and for other countries on the front line with Russia, the fear of an emboldened Putin and an absent U.S. is all too real. Baiba Braže is Latvia's Foreign Minister, and she joins the show from Washington DC.  Also on today's show: Makena Kelly, Senior Tech and Politics Reporter, WIRED; Shaima Al-Obaidi; Senior Media Manager, Save the Children UK; author Clay Risen, "Red Scare"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com* The golden age of Oaktown's 357 ("I just put Juicy, Got Him Crazy into Chat GPT to determine what it's about and it is definitely a song about...."* Yes, we briefly talk about forgotten about rappers and their dumb lyrics* Pumps and the Bump* Grok has this to say about our Hammer convo: “The casual acceptance of MC Hammer's Speedo situation is absurdly funny.”

In this episode the group discusses being a good teammate, having spunk, and going door to door in an effort to win an ISU award.

Hamas and Israel continued their prisoner-for-hostage exchanges as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza, but on Thursday, the hostages released to Israel were already dead. Hamas claims they were killed by Israeli airstrikes while they were in captivity, which Israeli officials have not denied. The occasion was a somber shift in tone for the hostage releases, which are usually days of relief and celebration in Israel. Also, on Wednesday, in Paris, European leaders held another round of emergency talks focused on how to bolster the continent's defense capabilities and support Ukraine's fight against Russia. The continent is worried about how to defend itself in a world with fewer security guarantees from NATO ally the US. Also, a German court rules that Birkenstocks are not art that can be copyrighted. Hear about the history and aesthetic of the beloved, ugly, centuries-old German footwear. And, the story of the Latvian film "Flow," about animals banding together to survive a flood, which is up for an Oscar.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Arthouse Tuesday is also Oscar Tuesday this week, as we catch up with a couple of Academy Award nominees. First, we review "Flow," which is up for best animated feature and best international feature. This delicate, wordless film from Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis follows a cat, a dog and various other creatures as they team up to survive after a catastrophic flood. In theaters and available for rental. Plus, we discuss "September 5," a gripping drama that recounts the hostage crisis that rocked the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. It recreates how the ABC Sports team responded to this breaking news with no real blueprint for covering a live terrorist attack. It's been nominated for best original screenplay. Available for rental and on DVD/Blu-ray. Thanks for hanging out with us during this midweek pop-in! And mark your calendar for next Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Noon Pacific, when we'll do our annual Oscar Predictions Livestream at our YouTube channel. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

A sincere and very human talk with my friend and a listener of the show, Gabriel a.k.a Lord Grapefruit about transgender issues. What the Z-vatniks and Russian propaganda say about LGBT people and why it's important for Putin's regime to blame them for everything, answers to listener questions, mostly from the average Latvian including very conspiracy theory one's that would quite probably would not be considered appropriate elsewhere, and also a very human look on the LGBT issues and the political left in general.Please also check out Gabe on YouTube and Twitch, currently he's playing Vampire: The Masquerade and it's tons of fun!https://www.twitch.tv/lordgrapefruithttps://www.youtube.com/@lordgrapefruitSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the strange apparitions a teenager witnessed during an eclipse, a Latvian trickster spirit that's become a family friend, a deceased father who said one last goodbye, and a description of what heaven might be like. Ch 1 - Eclipse strangeness, submitted by Dylan Ch 2 - Little Man from the Woods, submitted by Lennon Ch 3 - It's going to be okay, submitted by Sofie Ch 4 - I've seen heaven, submitted by Bella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices