Podcasts about Life and death

Can the words we speak truly shape our day?In today's episode, Gabby explores the incredible power our words have to build up or break down, drawing wisdom from Proverbs 18:21. Together, we'll reflect on how the language we use can create an atmosphere of faith, gratitude, and hope—even in the midst of life's hardest seasons. We'll learn practical steps to speak life over ourselves and those around us, allowing God's Spirit to transform our hearts and our homes.Join our community in prayer and devotion as we ask for the grace to use our words to glorify God and bring life wherever we go.Tap HERE to send us a text! Our podcast family is growing - introducing Men's Morning Devotional! Our dad, Steve Alessi, and all of our husbands are now hosting their own 5 minute devotionals every weekday - for men who want to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders! Listen, follow and subscribe here - MensMorningDevotional.comSupport the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.We pray these devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a morning prayer and some time in God's Word! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the showShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app 

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post Media Coverage of Dolly Parton's Life and Death – Terry Mattingly, 8/26/26 (2382) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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Edgar Allan Poe isn't mentioned much anymore and we think that is a shame!In this episode we look into the mysterious life, death and post death mysteries that surround one of the masters of horror writing, poetry and the introduction to what we know now as detective novels.Email us at: downtherh@protonmail.com

ఎరుకతో జీవించే వ్యక్తికి జీవితం, మరణం అనేవి రెండు వేర్వేరు సంఘటనలు కావు. అవి ప్రతి శ్వాసలో, ప్రతి క్షణం కలిసి ఉంటాయని సద్గురు వివరిస్తారు. మరణాన్ని అంగీకరించని వారికి అసలు జీవితమే తెలియదు. సద్గురు అధికారిక యూట్యూబ్ ఛానెల్ https://youtube.com/@SadhguruTelugu  అధికారిక ఇన్స్టాగ్రాం పేజ్ https://www.instagram.com/sadhgurutelugu/ మరిన్ని తెలుగు వ్యాసాలు ఇంకా వీడియోలని చూడండి http://telugu.sadhguru.org సద్గురు అధికారిక ఫేస్బుక్ పేజ్ https://www.facebook.com/SadhguruTelugu అధికారిక తెలుగు ట్విట్టర్ ప్రొఫైల్ https://twitter.com/sadhguru_telugu సద్గురు యాప్ డౌన్లోడ్ చేసుకోండి http://onelink.to/sadhguru__app యోగి, దార్శనీకుడు ఇంకా మానవతావాది అయిన సద్గురు ఒక విభిన్నత కలిగిన ఆధునిక ఆధ్యాత్మిక గురువు. కార్యశీలతతో కూడిన విశిష్టమైన ఆయన జీవితం మరియు ఆయన చేస్తున్న కృషి, యోగా అన్నది ఒక సమకాలీన విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్రమనీ, మన కాలానికి ఎంతో ముఖ్యమైనది అని గుర్తుచేసే మేలుకొలుపు. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life and Death, Morality and Decency”- Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A tunnel. A bright light. Reuniting with deceased loved ones. Many people who have near-death experiences have remarkably similar stories. Why? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Sociology professor Jason Arday was lauded as the youngest-ever Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge in 2023. But since landing that position, he'd been, according to his family, “subjected to a campaign of sustained abuse,” stemming from scrutiny about his work and record.Arday faced growing accusations of plagiarism and fraud, was found dead in London on August 14th, just days after he resigned from Cambridge. His death is raising new questions about how fairly Black academics are elevated and criticized in comparison to their peers. In this episode, we explore those questions with University of Southern California Professor Shaun Harper, whose research focuses on race, gender, and equity in education and other spheres. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Jeffrey Pierre, with audio engineering by Robert Rodriguez. Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse.It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Ashley Brown. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Are you waiting for a health crisis before you start taking care of yourself? Chronic disease, stress, poor sleep, back pain, neck pain, inflammation, metabolic health, nervous system health, healthy aging—so many of the things that affect our quality of life develop long before we finally decide to do something about them.This week on Chiropractic Is Sexy, we're having a very different conversation about life, death, life force, Innate Intelligence, and what it really means to live your best life.We don't get to control how long life lasts. But while that life is expressing through us, we have an enormous amount of influence over how we care for the body carrying it.So… what are you putting off?Are you waiting for the right time to exercise?Eat better?Work on your metabolic health?Address chronic pain?Improve your sleep?Get your stress under control?Or maybe you're trying—but you simply don't know where to start, what questions to ask, or what kind of practitioner might actually be able to help you.This isn't about trying to live forever. And doing “all the things” doesn't guarantee that illness won't happen.It's about living the life you have as fully as possible.Move your body. Nourish it. Sleep. Laugh. Love people. Get outside. Take care of your spine. Support your nervous system. Ask better questions about your health. And maybe stop waiting for a crisis to remind you how precious feeling good really is.Care for your nervous system like your life depends on it—because it doesSign up for our newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/AwGmSeQ/ChiropracticIsSexyCONNECT w Dr. Ruffin!https://drruffin.com/https://www.instagram.com/drpaularuffin/https://www.facebook.com/drpaularuffinCONNECT w Dr Peabody:https://www.cafeoflifefenton.com/meet-the-doctors/ https://www.instagram.com/drericapeabody/https://www.facebook.com/erica.peabodyDisclaimer: The contents of this video are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The information presented herein is accurate and conforms to the available scientific evidence to the best of the author's knowledge as of the time of posting. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in video content by Dr. Paula Ruffin DC and Dr. Erica Peabody DC!

Session 14: Lesson 13Wednesday Bible Study | Dr. Chuck HerringAugust 12, 2026

The Paradoxes of Life...and Death Week 14 of the Ecclesiastes Series Speaker: Adam Kuntz Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Download the slides for this message: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ntrzh9b7sv5qa1q7wgsku/Ecclesiastes-Week-14-PDF.pdf?rlkey=zzbszoabzan0gad1snf3150vk&st=1siv2vpv&dl=0 (If using on mobile, click the icon on the top right and click direct download)

This week Dr. Gregg Mays shares a thought about the life and death Absalom, son of King David. He explains how decisions made by King David shaped the life and shortcomings of Absalom. What impact can a father have on his children? According to this discussion, quite a bit.Foundation Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:12-18How can Agape Leaders serve you?  Please find us at:         Website:  http://www.agapeleaders.org/    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-mays/      Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/agapeleaders.org     Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agapeleaders10/    Bible Break With Agape Leaders: http://www.agapeleaders.org/daily-devotionTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greggmaysYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCmM7ETR652mLtDSKSjda-pwGet Your Copy of the A Word Wednesday Devotion: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Word+Wednesday+Devotion&ref=nav_bb_sbRead Dr. Mays' book Practical Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=practical+leadership+lessons+from+an+average+leader&crid=259U5RNS5J5W5&sprefix=Practical+Leadership%2Caps%2C102&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_20Give to ALCFM: http://www.agapeleaders.org/store/p15/Agape_Leaders_Christian_Fellowship_Ministry_Support.html

In July, Rogers yanked two longstanding Calgary radio stations off the air: 660 News and 960 The Fan. What happens when stations go silent? We look at what Calgary is losing. We also hear from Jacqueline Donoghue, a former AM 960 broadcaster, about breaking into the radio industry as a woman in the 1950s.

What happens when one woman dares to challenge the religious and social expectations of her time?In the Puritan world of seventeenth-century New England, Anne Hutchinson was a devoted believer, a mother, and a woman willing to speak openly about her understanding of faith. But her ideas and growing influence soon placed her at odds with the religious and political leaders of Massachusetts Bay.Her story would lead to one of the most famous trials in colonial American history—and ultimately force her from the community she called home.In this episode of The History Book, Jacob explores the life, beliefs, trial, exile, and tragic death of Anne Hutchinson, while examining the larger questions her story raises about religious freedom, authority, gender, and the boundaries of dissent in early America.This is the story of a woman who refused to remain silent—and a society that decided she was Unfit for Society.These are our stories.

One unexplained night shattered everything Kathleen Ready Dayan believed about life, death, and what may exist beyond both. In this compelling episode of The Paranormal 60 with Dave Schrader, Kathleen Dayan, (https://spirit-fiction.com/) shares the extraordinary experiences she says led to mediumship, channeling, spirit guides, reincarnation, past-life memories, and a profound understanding of the afterlife. Discover the remarkable true story that inspired her acclaimed spirit-fiction novels Before We Were Born and Meet Me in Heaven. Between Life & Death - The Paranormal 60 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

guest star: Victor Moore. Continuing the story from last week, Kingfish continues to fake his injuries, and convince his insurance company to pay him. His wife isn't so convinced over…

Jeremiah remains adamant regarding his message to the people as God's prophet.  His faith inspires us to be steadfast when the world opposes our faith in Christ. (Lectionary #406) August 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Hendrik "Hendri" Coetzee was one of the most decorated whitewater explorers in the history of African river kayaking — a South African who had paddled the length of the Nile, soloed some of the continent's most dangerous water, and built a life in places most people only read about. In late 2010, he led two world-class American kayakers on an ambitious first descent of the Lukuga River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a remote stretch of water known among local communities for something far more dangerous than its rapids. On the morning of December 7th, on a quiet, flat section of river, everything ended in seconds. This episode tells Hendri's full story — who he was, what drove him, and what his teammates witnessed that morning — drawing entirely on verified accounts, his own writing, and the documentary record left behind by the people who were there. 00:00 Disaster Strikes Intro 00:45 Congo River Cold Open 02:40 Meet Hend Kotze 03:48 Early Life And Fear 05:12 Finding The Rivers 06:00 Nile Source To Sea 09:02 Solo Murchison Run 11:18 Risk And Depression 13:33 Final Congo Expedition 17:02 Into The Laga River 18:35 Crocodile Attack 21:43 Aftermath And Rescue 23:43 Memorial And Legacy 26:25 Lessons And Closing Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ REFERENCES Coetzee, H. Living the Best Day Ever. Hendri Coetzee Trust (posthumous). Stookesberry, B. & Korbulic, C. Kadoma. Documentary film, 2011. National Geographic. Man-Eater of the Congo. Documentary, 2013. Korbulic, C. Eyewitness account. Associated Press, December 2010. Stookesberry, B. Expedition dispatches. Outside Magazine, November–December 2010. "On the Death of Hendri Coetzee." Outside Online, December 2010. "Famed Outdoorsman Hendrik Coetzee in Croc Attack." CBS News, December 9, 2010. "Kayakers Recount Deadly Congo Crocodile Attack." CBS News, December 2010. "Devastated American Kayakers Survive Congo Croc Attack." ABC News, December 10, 2010. "Death on the Congo: Stookesberry Team Member Hendri Coetzee Killed by Croc." Paddling Life, December 2010. "Hendri Coetzee." Wikipedia (citing primary sources). Donnelly, C. (International Rescue Committee). Quoted in ABC News, December 2010. Coetzee, H. Blog: The Great White Explorer. Eddie Bauer First Ascent, 2010. "Hendri Coetzee — Pushing the Limits on the Waterways of Africa." Off the Beaten Track / London to Cape, January 2016. Stookesberry, B. & Korbulic, C. NBC Today show interview, January 2011. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emani Gabrielle Moss was ten years old. Her family called her “Angelface.” She loved reading, dancing, and cooking, and her fourth-grade teacher remembered a child with a beautiful smile who always wanted to help people.But behind that smile, Emani was trying to survive. She went to school bruised and afraid. She disclosed abuse. She ran away. Teachers, relatives, police, and child-protection workers encountered pieces of her story—and still, she was returned to the home where she was being harmed.In this deeply difficult episode of Murder in the Black, Steph examines the warnings that came before Emani's death, the adults and systems that had opportunities to intervene, and the family members who fought to protect her. Most importantly, this episode remembers Emani as a child: bright, helpful, loved, and deserving of the chance to grow up.CONTENT WARNINGThis episode discusses prolonged child abuse, neglect, starvation, domestic violence, the death of a child, and an attempt to conceal and destroy a child's remains. The material is deeply distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and pause or skip this episode if needed.LISTENER CALL TO ACTIONIf this episode moved you, follow Murder in the Black on whatever podcast platform you use and leave a five-star review. Share Emani's story—not because of how she died, but because of who she was. And if you know or suspect that a child is being harmed, do not assume someone else will act. Report the concern to the appropriate child-protection agency and contact emergency services if the danger is immediate.

Join Rod Hembree and Janice as they delve into the profound teachings of Ezekiel 18. Discover the importance of recognizing personal sin and the consequences of life and death as discussed in the Bible. Featuring discussions on historical child sacrifice practices, the significance of proverbs, and the role of personal responsibility in spiritual growth. This episode invites listeners to explore the depths of biblical wisdom and its relevance to contemporary life.

Spirit of God E2 — The word we translate in English as “spirit” is ruakh in the Hebrew Bible, and it can mean spirit, wind, breath, and mind. In multiple passages where ruakh functions as “breath,” the biblical authors invite us to reflect on God's life-giving power and also on our own frailty. Why are these two ideas so closely tied together? In this episode, Jon and Tim reflect on God's divine breath that creates and sustains all living things, including mortal human beings from the dust. CHAPTERS Recap of the Meaning of Ruakh (0:0-9:16) The Breath of Life for Dust Creatures in Genesis 2 (9:16-20:03) Divine Breath and Human Dust in Job (20:03-29:25) God Giving and Taking Away His Ruakh in Psalm 104 (29:35-41:14) Human Mortality in Ecclesiastes 3 (41:14-52:20) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. REFERENCED RESOURCES Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “at the pictures” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin “Coffee Under The Palm Tree” by Lofi Sunday, Zairis TéJion “Live and Love” by Lofi Sunday, Tbabz “It's Gonna Be Alright” by Lofi Sunday, Marc Vanparla BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Abbot Hugh Allan joins us again this month for an episode of At the Foot of the Cross that amplifies the Bishops’ call for Catholics, and those of goodwill who stand against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, to contact their MPs to ask them to vote against making assisted suicide law. The […]

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"Lord of Life and Death" - Pastor Hammett - 7/19/26 Hear more sermons at http://www.lvbaptist.org/service-podcast/ Watch Our TV Broadcast here: https://www.lvbaptist.org/wfmz-program/ Visit us here: Lehigh Valley Baptist Church 4702 Colebrook Ave. Emmaus, PA 18049

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Father Ron Rolheiser has thought longer and harder about grief, aging, leadership, bitterness, and surrender than almost anyone alive. John Mark Comer joins me to co-interview him on what ministry actually costs, why so many leaders end up bitter, and what it looks like to give your life away before it's taken from you.

Jim Yelton (of Midnight Entertainment) joins Van Allen Plexico to review the great 1970s SF TV series, Space: 1999! Thanks to all of our patrons for making shows like this possible! We have no advertisers and are entirely supported by our great listeners! Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows: https://www.patreon.com/whiterocketreviews Brought to you by White Rocket Entertainment. http://www.plexico.net

This week in worship, we look at Ezekiel's vision of dry bones. Ezekiel reminds us that God is not intimidated by places that seem beyond hope. The same Spirit that breathed life into dry bones continues to renew hearts, congregations, and communities today. Our calling is not to dwell on what has been lost but to trust the God who is always creating new life. When God's breath fills His people, what once seemed impossible becomes a testimony of His faithfulness.

1. The Need of It 2. The Truth of It 3. The Joy of It Scripture: Romans 8:28-39 Psalters: 118C, 32B, 1A, 100C, 150F

When we hurt someone, our immediate instinct is self-defense—saying things like "I was just joking" to shift the blame. In this week's message, guest speaker Pastor Patrick Holden dives into James 3:1–12 and Ephesians 4:29 to show why these weak explanations miss the mark. Our words hold massive power for destruction, and true relational repair doesn't come from self-help or trying harder. Instead, it requires a posture of desperation for the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out, moving us away from defensive excuses and into genuine, humble reconciliation.**********

NECROMANCER EP. 143 – TAKE ME HIGHER: A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (1946) The necromancers were just wrapping up their tour of love and terror in flight when they suddenly got lost in the dense fog over the English Channel. Shira's unconventional pick, A Matter of Life and Death, lands her and Bret inside […]

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Moments after Jesus foretells his death for the third time, James and John make one of the most shockingly self-centered requests in the Gospels: "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory."In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul explains why the other disciples' anger was just as misguided—and why, if we're honest, we might have made the very same request.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons

The community leader and mother of two Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner. Annie Kelly talks to Annabel's best friend and parents after the conclusion of the trial. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

In this first episode of a multi-part series about the death of Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone, Adam goes it alone to discuss Wellstone's career, his final Senate race, and the strange NTSB and FBI response in the immediate aftermath of the plane crash that took his life.Reference Linkshttps://minnesota.publicradio.org/projects/2010/wellstone-files/feature/ https://yello.substack.com/p/this-is-the-reason-amy-klobuchar http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/200207/16_zdechlikm_softmoney/https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Sen-Wellstone-Ahead-in-Lates-Poll-10533123.php   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_United_States_Senate_elections#Minnesota   https://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/03/us/wellstone-campaigns-in-race-he-pledged-not-to-run.html   https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2008-01-08/fatigue-factor-wellstone-crash  https://www.cnn.com/2002/US/Midwest/10/27/wellstone.crash/index.html   https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=91102&page=1https://apnews.com/article/b6750817beceaeefe39d814f28dc0c4b https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/process/Pages/default.aspx https://www.cbsnews.com/news/crash-of-wellstones-plane-probed/ https://www.twincities.com/2002/10/26/paul-wellstone-killed-in-plane-crash/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-the-show--7047649/support.For bonus episodes and ad-free listening subscribe on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-the-show--7047649/support

What if the words you speak every day are shaping the direction of your life more than you realize? In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor David Uth unpacks Proverbs 18 to show how our words carry real power to build up or tear down, to heal or to harm. From everyday conversations to what we post and text, this sermon invites us to slow down, listen well, and recognize that what we say reflects what is happening in our hearts. Discover how choosing words that give life can transform your relationships, your mindset, and the environment around you, and learn practical steps to speak with wisdom, grace, and purpose in every area of life. (06/28/2026)

For the first time in history, AI weapons are being deployed in the battlefields of Ukraine that are programmed to kill human beings without other human beings being part of that decision loop. This is not just another advance in weapons tech. This is a Rubicon to be crossed at our moral peril.

As the main intelligence and security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991, the KGB instilled fear across Russia and sought to sow discord abroad. This network of government spies was notorious for the often brutal methods it used to keep enemies, loyalists and common people under the thumb of the state. And far from fading as the USSR old guard fell from power, the operatives, methods and networks of the KGB remain at the heart of the Russian state today. Putin himself was a KGB officer for 16 years, including six years as a foreign intelligence officer stationed in Dresden, East Germany. In May 2026, veteran security correspondent and Rest is Classified co-host Gordon Corera joined us to unveil the inner workings of the KGB and the hidden power struggles that shaped modern Russia. Corera explored the real-life stories of those on the inside; from the spies who lived and died enforcing its rule, to those who were brave enough to resist it. --- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. ⁠https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bukovina, when it has existed on official maps, has always fit uneasily among its neighbors. The region is now divided between Romania and Ukraine but has long been a testing ground for successive regimes, including the Habsburg Empire, independent and later Nazi-allied Romania, and the Soviet Union, as each sought to reshape the region in its own image. In this beautifully written and wide-ranging book Bukovina: The Life and Death of an East European Borderland (Princeton UP, 2025), Cristina Florea traces the history of Bukovina, showing how this borderland, the onetime buffer between Christendom and Islam, found itself at the forefront of modern state-building and governance projects that eventually extended throughout the rest of Europe. Encounters that play out in borderlands have proved crucial to the development of modern state ambitions and governance practices.Drawing on a wide range of archives and published sources in Russian, Ukrainian, German, Romanian, French, and Yiddish, Florea integrates stories of ethnic and linguistic groups—rural Ukrainians, Romanians, and Germans, and urban German-speaking Jews and Poles—who lived side by side in Bukovina, all of them navigating constant reconfiguration and reinvention. Challenging traditional chronologies in European history, she shows that different transformations in the region occurred at different tempos, creating a historical palimpsest and a sense among locals that they had lived many lives.A two-hundred-year history of a region shaped by the conflicting pulls of imperial legacies and national ambitions, Bukovina reveals the paradoxes of modern history found in a microcosm of Eastern Europe. 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

As the main intelligence and security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991, the KGB instilled fear across Russia and sought to sow discord abroad. This network of government spies was notorious for the often brutal methods it used to keep enemies, loyalists and common people under the thumb of the state. And far from fading as the USSR old guard fell from power, the operatives, methods and networks of the KGB remain at the heart of the Russian state today. Putin himself was a KGB officer for 16 years, including six years as a foreign intelligence officer stationed in Dresden, East Germany. In May 2026, veteran security correspondent and Rest is Classified co-host Gordon Corera joined us to unveil the inner workings of the KGB and the hidden power struggles that shaped modern Russia. Corera explored the real-life stories of those on the inside; from the spies who lived and died enforcing its rule, to those who were brave enough to resist it. --- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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