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On this episode of Roqe – Iran Rises, Jian is joined by Khosro Isfahani, Research Director at the National Union for Democracy in Iran, for a clear-eyed conversation about where the Iranian revolution stands right now, what intervention actually looks like, why the United States continues to negotiate with the Islamic Republic, and what may come next under Donald Trump. The episode then widens into a panel discussion with Picasso Moin in Istanbul and Kamyar Mahinsa in Vancouver, including Kamyar's reflections from the demonstration in Vancouver yesterday, the resilience of Iranians inside the country, growing distractions and infighting in the diaspora, and whether unity is holding at the moment it matters most. Jian opens Episode 414 with a moving essay - “When they arrest the doctors, the regime tells you what it is” - examining the moral meaning of a regime that punishes doctors and medical workers for helping wounded protesters. This episode of Roqe is brought to you with the support of Avoca Chocolates

fWotD Episode 3202: Mud March (suffragists) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 9 February 2026, is Mud March (suffragists).The United Procession of Women, or Mud March as it became known, was a peaceful demonstration in London on 9 February 1907 organised by the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS), in which more than three thousand women marched from Hyde Park Corner to the Strand in support of women's suffrage. Women from all classes participated in the largest public demonstration supporting women's suffrage seen up to that date. It acquired the name "Mud March" from the day's weather; incessant heavy rain left the marchers drenched and mud-spattered.The proponents of women's suffrage were divided between those, known as suffragists, who favoured constitutional methods and those who supported direct action, who became known as suffragettes; the NUWSS were constitutional suffragists. The split between the two factions was formalised in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst, who formed the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). This organisation held demonstrations, heckled politicians and, from 1905, saw several of its members imprisoned for their increasingly militant actions, which gained press attention and increased support from women. To maintain that momentum and to create support for a new suffrage bill in the House of Commons, the NUWSS and other groups organised the Mud March to coincide with the opening of Parliament. The event attracted much public interest and broadly sympathetic press coverage, but when the bill was presented the following month, it was "talked out" without a vote.While the march failed to influence the immediate parliamentary process, it had a considerable impact on public awareness and on the movement's future tactics. Large peaceful public demonstrations, never previously attempted, became standard features of the suffrage campaign; on 21 June 1908 up to half a million people attended Women's Sunday, a WSPU rally in Hyde Park. The marches showed that the fight for women's suffrage had the support of women in every stratum of society, who despite their social differences were able to unite and work together for a common cause.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:27 UTC on Monday, 9 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Mud March (suffragists) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kevin.

A construction worker is hurt in Madison at the Wisconsin Historical Museum site, Labor Radio speaks to a Rogers Behavioral Health worker who is among those in West Allis organizing to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers, Wisconsin is considering a law that will benefit worker-owned cooperatives, a union member wins a key Texas state Senate election, a judge orders that workers from Haiti in the US can maintain Temporary Protected Status for now, UAW Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga negotiate their first collective bargaining agreement, and Labor Radio remembers NBA Hall of Famer and union leader Oscar Robertson.

The Motor Industry Staff Association, MISA has welcomed South Africa's inclusion in the one-year African Growth and Oppportunity Act (AGOA) extension. MISA says duty-free US access gives relief after 2025 exports plunged from R26.5 billion to R9.8 billion following the programme's lapse and a 30% tariff from August. Elvis Presslin spoke to MISA's new spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, who is also the former Spokesperson of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, Numsa

Members of the National Union of Mineworkers, NUM have been protesting outside the Industrial Development Corporation's head office in Sandton, demanding action over imminent job cuts at Cast Products South Africa, which faces liquidation. The union says hundreds of jobs are on the line and is calling on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to intervene and find a solution. For more on the situation, Elvis Presslin spoke to NUM PWV Regional Organiser, Mpho Hlongwane

This week on the podcast we examine what a rise in UK university applicants really tells us about the future demand for higher education.With UCAS reporting a 4.8 per cent increase in applications at the January deadline, driven largely by a demographic peak in 18-year-olds, we explore whether this represents a genuine resurgence in demand or a temporary population effect.Plus we discuss new evidence on disabled students' experiences in higher education, including concerns that pandemic-era accessibility is being rolled back, and the implications of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill — from pressure on NHS training places to uncertainty for students studying medicine abroad through UK-linked programmes.And Jim Dickinson is is in Canada with Wonkhe's Editor Debbie McVitty taking to Canadian HE expert Alex Usher.With Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief, Wonkhe, Alex Stanley, Vice President for Higher Education at the National Union of Students, Dani Payne, Head of Education and Social Mobility at the Social Market Foundation, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief, Wonkhe.

We chat with Ciara Keegan and Ilana Marcucci-Morris from the National Union of Healthcare Workers about their ongoing contract dispute with Kaiser Permamente over the use and role of AI in healthcare, especially mental and behavioural health. We discuss the impacts of AI on labor conditions and patient care in giant hospital systems like Kaiser — plus the ways Kaiser wants to leave the door open for deeper integration of AI and replacement of healthcare providers. ••• Kaiser, Don't Deny | NUHW https://kaiserdontdeny.org/ ••• Will AI Replace Your Therapist? Kaiser Won't Say No https://www.kqed.org/science/1999553/will-ai-replace-your-therapist-kaiser-wont-say-no ••• Therapists went on a hunger strike to protest 'assembly line' conditions and the automation of mental healthcare https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/therapists-went-on-a-hunger-strike Standing Plugs: ••• Order Jathan's book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520398078/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite ••• Subscribe to Ed's substack: https://substack.com/@thetechbubble ••• Subscribe to TMK on patreon for premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (bsky.app/profile/jathansadowski.com) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.x.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (bsky.app/profile/jebr.bsky.social)

Iranian security forces have escalated from pellet guns to live ammunition during the ongoing protests across the country, drastically increasing deaths that could be as high as over 10-thousand casualties. The situation for protesters seemed to shift after authorities imposed internet blackouts and cut off communication outside of the country. The protests have been fueled by anger over economic hardship, with rising prices and inflation but has expanded into a call for the end of Ayatollah Khomeini's rule and the return of exiled Crown Prince Reva Pahlavi who supports a secular-democracy. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Khosro Isfahani, Senior Research Analyst at the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI), who says the fall of this regime is just a matter of time, and explains why the exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi receives so much support. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iranian security forces have escalated from pellet guns to live ammunition during the ongoing protests across the country, drastically increasing deaths that could be as high as over 10-thousand casualties. The situation for protesters seemed to shift after authorities imposed internet blackouts and cut off communication outside of the country. The protests have been fueled by anger over economic hardship, with rising prices and inflation but has expanded into a call for the end of Ayatollah Khomeini's rule and the return of exiled Crown Prince Reva Pahlavi who supports a secular-democracy. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Khosro Isfahani, Senior Research Analyst at the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI), who says the fall of this regime is just a matter of time, and explains why the exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi receives so much support. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iranian security forces have escalated from pellet guns to live ammunition during the ongoing protests across the country, drastically increasing deaths that could be as high as over 10-thousand casualties. The situation for protesters seemed to shift after authorities imposed internet blackouts and cut off communication outside of the country. The protests have been fueled by anger over economic hardship, with rising prices and inflation but has expanded into a call for the end of Ayatollah Khomeini's rule and the return of exiled Crown Prince Reva Pahlavi who supports a secular-democracy. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Khosro Isfahani, Senior Research Analyst at the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI), who says the fall of this regime is just a matter of time, and explains why the exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi receives so much support. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has strongly condemned the US military attack on Venezuela. NUMSA has called the attack an "undemocratic, dictatorial, and unilateral attack" on the Democratic Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. NUMSA accuses US President Donald Trump of being a "savage, ruthless bully and champion of colonialism and imperialism" and calls on Americans to hold him accountable. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola

Martin O'Hagan was a former IRA prisoner who eventually rejected violence and became an investigative reporter with the Sunday World. He was murdered by the LVF in Lurgan on 28th of September 2001. No-one has ever been convicted of the killing. The National Union of Journalists wants an independent inquiry into the killing and the subsequent investigation into it. Ciarán Dunbar is by joined by Anton McCabe, Seamus Dooley, and by Jim McDowell, Martin O'Hagan's editor at the Sunday World.This episode was first broadcast in November 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from an upcoming speakout and vigil for unhoused people in Albany being sponsored by the National Union of the Homeless and the Poor People's Campaign. Then, Sina Basila Hickey brings us coverage from a rally organized by No Kings Collective Albany and Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition to stop ICE's detainment of immigrant labor workers at Home Depot parking lots. Later on, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent press conference where the Schenectady Food Council discussed their legislative priorities for the year. After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks to Jack Magai of More Trees Arborist Collective about the Sanctuary's recent loss of one of our spruce trees. Finally, we celebrate Hanukkah with an interview with singer/songwriter and Klezmer musician Adah Hetko about what it means to be Jewish in America.

During the winter months, the stakes are raised for the homeless members of our community. On December 21, the longest night of the year, the National Union of the Homeless and the Poor People's Campaign are soponsoring a speakout and vigil in Albany with a free meal to follow. Moses Nagel spoke with Joe Paparone about the event and the bigger picture for homelessness in our region.

In recent contract negotiations, Kaiser Permanente therapists asked for language to specify that artificial intelligence would not “replace” humans in mental health care, but the employer has so far refused. Kaiser already uses AI technology in mental health care to take notes and create summaries, but Kaiser therapists worry further use of the technology could usurp their jobs. We talk about the ways AI may be entering our mental health care system and how it could affect therapists and their patients. Guests: April Dembosky, health correspondent, KQED News Jodi Halpern, professor of bioethics and chancellor's chair, University of California, Berkeley Vanessa Coe, secretary–treasurer, National Union of Healthcare Workers Anna Benassi, therapist, associate professor and executive director of clinics, California Institute of Integral Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Bebhin Francis of the National Union of the Homeless about their advocacy efforts to get the county of Albany to increase the support offered to unhoused individuals during the winter. Then, Sean Bernyk talks with Paul F. Cole of the Kate Mullany National Historic Site about the site's history and the iconic labour leader Kate Mullany who organized the first national all-female labour union, the Collar Laundry Union, here in Troy. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us for our last weather show for the year where we'll have a recap of this year's significant weather events and what's in-store for the weather this week. After that, we have the weekly segment Everybody Moves. This week we hear Joanna Dreby talk to Hoora, a University at Albany alumnus about her immigration journey from Iran to the Capital District. Finally, Marsha Lazarus joins us for a special live interview to talk about the preparations and festivities of this Hanukkah which runs from December 14th to December 22nd.

At a recent meeting of the Albany County Legislature, 8 individuals with the Albany Chapter of the National Union of the Homeless urged the county to create a shelter for homeless individuals at the closed College of St. Rose campus. The group will also participate in the longest day, a national day of action, with an event and march on Dec. 21 starting at the Albany DSS office on Washington near Dove. St. Bebhinn Francis provides an update to Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA is marching to the Office of the Presidency at the Union Buildings in Pretoria today to demand urgent intervention to save the country's smelters. The union is protesting massive job losses at companies like Glencore, Samancor and Almar Investments, with thousands of workers affected. NUMSA is calling for a bold industrial policy, including a moratorium on retrenchments, incentives to support local industry and reduced electricity tariffs. The union says the government must act now to prevent further job losses and protect the country's economy. NUMSA National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate further on the Union's concerns

The National Union of Mineworkers, NUM marks its 43rd anniversary today with a main event in Matlosana in the North West.The Union was launched on this day in 1982 in Klerksdorp and quickly grew into one of the country's biggest union for black mineworkers. Founding General Secretary Cyril Ramaphosa, President James Motlatsi and Deputy president Elijah Barayi led the union in its early years.Three years later, in 1985, the NUM played a central role in setting up COSATU. Union leaders and former members are expected to attend today's commemoration. Elvis Presslin spoke to Livhuwani Mammburu, Spokesperson for the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)...

rWotD Episode 3122: Cannock Chase Miners' Association Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Thursday, 20 November 2025, is Cannock Chase Miners' Association.The Cannock Chase Miners', Enginemen's and Surfacemen's Association was a trade union representing coal miners working the Cannock Chase Coalfield in the Cannock Chase area of England.The union was founded in 1876. Albert Stanley became the leader of the union in 1884, and he put it on a much sounder footing. In 1886, it became a founder constituent of the Midland Counties Miners' Federation, through which it subsequently became part of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain (MFGB). The association registered as a union with the Board of Trade in 1887, and at that point Stanley was officially appointed as general secretary. Membership of the union grew steadily, reaching 7,500 in 1907.In 1945, the union became the Cannock Chase District of the Midland Area of the National Union of Mineworkers, with far less autonomy than before. A couple of years later, it absorbed the Pelsall District.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:28 UTC on Thursday, 20 November 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Cannock Chase Miners' Association on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Olivia.

Join our hosts for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Political Bias' and ‘University Fees Increase' Political Bias Muslims have often been made scapegoats in politics due to a mix of historical prejudice, media bias, and political manipulation. Since events like 9/11, many media outlets have unfairly linked Islam with terrorism, shaping public fear and misunderstanding. This “othering” of Muslims reinforces stereotypes and fuels discrimination, hate crimes, and social division. Join us today as we take a look at how political bias impacts society and the possible ways it can be tackled. University Fees Increase As living costs rise and student debt grows, debate over tuition fee increases has reignited across the UK. Are universities justified in raising costs, or are students being priced out of opportunity? Join us as we examine government policy, economic pressures, and widening inequality, asking whether education should remain a right, not a privilege. Guests: Amira Campbell - President of the National Union of Students (NUS), Matthew Boyd - Chair of the Young Workers Group at GMB Union. Mahir Malhi - President of AMSA, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Association. Producers: Munahil Nasir, Arub Anwar and Bushra Amir

The National Union of Mineworkers and South African Communist Party (SACP) are set to lead a protest outside the Western Cape provincial legislature today, demanding action against violent crime and corruption. The protest, led by SACP General-Secretary Solly Mapaila and NUM President Phillip Vilakazi, comes as gang violence continues to plague the Cape Flats, with multiple people dying in mass shootings every week. Elvis Presslin spoke to NUM Western Cape Regional Secretary, Mlondolozi Limaphi

This week on the podcast we examine the Office for Students' (OfS) renewed scrutiny of degree classification algorithms and what it means for confidence in standards. We explore the balance between institutional autonomy, transparency for students and employers, and the evidence regulators will expect.Plus we discuss the government's response to the Francis review of curriculum and assessment in England, and the Welsh government's plan to lift the undergraduate fee cap in 2026–27 to align with England with a 2 per cent uplift to student support.With Alex Stanley, Vice President for Higher Education of the National Union of Students, Michelle Morgan, Dean of Students at the University of East London, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief at Wonkhe.Algorithms aren't the problem. It's the classification system they supportThe Office for Students steps on to shaky ground in an attempt to regulate academic standardsUniversities in England can't ignore the curriculum (and students) that are comingDiamond's a distant memory as Wales plays inflation games with fees and maintenanceWhat we still need to talk about when it comes to the LLE

Limiting media access to new council policing committees 'doesn't make sense' according to the National Union of Journalists. The Government is advising the restrictions for the new Local Community Safety Partnerships. The LCSPs, which will replace the old Joint Policing Committees, aim to bring together a broader range of stakeholders than before, including local residents, HSE and Gardaí. Alan Morrissey was joined by Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor and former member of the Joint Policing Committee Pat Hayes to discuss this further. Image (c) Fianna Fáil

The National Union of Mineworkers says the 15% pay hike it's demanding for Eskom employees is to cushion them from the rising cost of living. Website

On Monday, September 1, 2025, the labor community came together for the 'Labor Day 2025 Celebration - Rally and Picnic' at Lanthier's Grove Corporation on 4 Dunsbach Ferry Road in Latham. Our labor correspondent, Willie Terry, was there, engaging with union members to hear their thoughts on the labor issues and concerns that were at the forefront this Labor Day 2025. In this second segment of the voices from the Labor Day picnic and rally, Willie interviews Joe Paparone, Organizer and activist with the NYS Poor People's Campaign, Nonviolent Medicaid Army, and the National Union of the Homeless in the Capital Region.

With the demise of Capital District Solidarity Committee after many decades, the annual labor day picnic in the area is now more formerly sponsored by the AFL-CIO – a little less political but more attendees, including far more children. At this year's event in Latham, we hear from Mike Keenan, former head of the Troy Area Labor Council; professor Peter LaVenia and Green Party state co-chair; Sean Collins, present head of the Troy Council; picnic co-coordinator Doug Bullock; IWW organizer Greg Giorgio; Bebhinn Francis of the National Union of the Homeless; US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; State Senator Pat Fahy; Jennifer Beylo, the Nurses President at Albany Med; and long time labor activist Fred Pfeiffer.

This week Emma spoke to James McVicar, the National Union of Students Education Officer and convenor of the People's Inquiry into Campus Free Speech on Palestine. James launched the inquiry with other activists to document and report the many cases of censorship directed against the Palestine solidarity movement on campuses around Australia. Emma and James discuss the origins of the inquiry, the evidence it has heard, and the strategies and motives behind these attempts to shut down students' and staffs' free speech on campus. Register for vote in the Student Referendum on Palestine More from James on the Red Flag Website: People's Inquiry exposes university censorship on Palestine Students to hold nationwide vote on Gaza

This time on Code WACK!  What does freedom really mean when, in 2025, health care costs more than $31,000 a year for the average American family? This Independence Day, we're revisiting a powerful conversation about how single-payer healthcare could slash costs, unleash innovation, and expand access for all. Could it also help revive the American Dream of owning your own business? Ian Lewis, now with Unite Here Local 2 but at the time of this interview with National Union of Healthcare Workers, breaks down how our current system burdens small businesses, stifles entrepreneurship—and what a bold reform could change. Could Medicare for All be the key to greater financial security, opportunity, and true independence for millions of Americans? While Ian ends the interview on an optimistic note, the political context for healthcare reform has changed dramatically since this episode. Funding for public health insurance programs like Medicaid and Medicare are on the chopping block and the threat of privatization is greater than ever.  Keep up with the latest news on health policy reform by subscribing for updates at heal-ca.org/take-action.  Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for more!  

What does freedom really mean when, in 2025, health care costs more than $31,000 a year for the average American family? This Independence Day, we're revisiting a powerful conversation about how single-payer healthcare could slash costs, unleash innovation, and expand access for all. Could it also help revive the American Dream of owning your own business? Ian Lewis, now with Unite Here Local 2 but at the time of this interview, with National Union of Healthcare Workers, breaks down how our current system burdens small businesses, stifles entrepreneurship—and what a bold reform could change. Could Medicare for All be the key to greater financial security, opportunity, and true independence for millions of Americans? While Ian ends the interview on an optimistic note, the political context for healthcare reform has changed dramatically since this episode. Funding for public health insurance programs like Medicaid and Medicare are on the chopping block and the threat of privatization is greater than ever. Keep up with the latest news on health policy reform by subscribing for updates at heal-ca.org/take-action. And keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-free donation: https://heal-ca.org/donate/

Iranian authorities are accused of targeting journalists at BBC Persian by intimidating their family members in Iran. Correspondent Behrang Tajdin outlines the psychological toll, allegations of harassment and surveillance in London, and the broader campaign affecting relatives of BBC staff, which the National Union of Journalists has called “proxy punishment.” Hong Kong's diminishing press freedom is starkly represented by the case of Jimmy Lai, the founder of Apple Daily. The pro-democracy paper was shut down after raids and arrests under a national security law. Sebastien Lai describes his father's continued solitary confinement and the implications for the rule of law in Hong Kong. Netflix, known for revolutionising streaming, has announced a surprising shift: live TV channels in France via a partnership with TF1. Minal Modha, from Ampere Analysis, explains why France's strong preference for linear TV and local content prompted the move. Gossip website Tattle Life has lost a major libel case brought by a Northern Irish couple. The site's anonymous founder, Sebastian Bond, has been unmasked. Persephone Bridgman Baker, partner at Carter-Ruck, discusses how the case brings attention to how anonymous online commentary can cross into harassment. Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant producers: Lucy Wai and Emily Channon

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Are psychic abilities something you're born with—or can anyone learn them? In this powerful episode, Will and Karen sit down with internationally acclaimed evidential medium, educator, and podcast host Ann Theato to explore the secrets behind mediumship, psychic development, and spiritual awakening. With over 38 years of experience and training from the world-renowned Arthur Findlay College and the College of Psychic Studies, Ann reveals how we all have innate intuitive gifts just waiting to be rediscovered. From the truth behind spiritualist churches and the difference between psychic and evidential mediumship, to real-life spirit encounters and astral travel tips—this episode is an immersive deep-dive into the unseen world.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Whether everyone has psychic potential—and how to awaken itWhat evidential mediumship really is (and why it's different from general psychic work)How to develop your sixth and seventh sensesWhat the “spirit ambiance” is and how to feel itThe role of quantum science in spiritual practicesAnn's top tip for practicing astral travelWhy skepticism is actually crucial to spiritual developmentAnd… what a seal-hunting ancestor taught her about trusting spirit

On Tuesday, May 20 justice advocates and tenants rallied on the steps of Albany City Hall to demand urgent action in response to federal housing cuts and to call on New York State to strengthen protections for renters and the homeless. The action was part of a national day of action organized by the Right to the City Coalition to bring attention to the devastating impact of proposed HUD funding cuts, and growing housing insecurity across NYS. Issues included defense of public housing and section 8 programs and expansion of rent stabilization statewide. We hear from • Melinda Piece, Danker Village Tenants Union • Richard Johnson, Albany Chapter of the National Union of the Homeless • Canyon Ryan, United Tenants of Albany • Alfredo Balarin, Albany Common Council Member for the 11th Ward and • Tammera King, Ida Yarbrough Tenants Union

NUCLEAR TALKS, CONGRESS, AND MAXIMUM SUPPORT FOR THE IRANIAN PEOPLEHEADLINE 1: The IDF is closing in on victory in the Hamas stronghold of Rafah in southern Gaza, with heavy fighting now focused on the neighborhood of Janina.HEADLINE 2: After 43 years, Israel brought home the body of a fallen soldier—Sgt. First Class Zvi Feldman—from deep inside Syria. HEADLINE 3: The IDF almost attacked Yemen.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Andrew Ghalili, senior policy analyst at the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI).Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

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On this episode of Labor History Today, we mark the 40th anniversary of the end of one of the most significant labor struggles of the 20th century: the 1984–85 British Miners' Strike. Former miner and strike veteran John Dunn shares his harrowing personal account of the violence, repression, and community solidarity that defined the year-long battle between the National Union of Mineworkers and Margaret Thatcher's government. Dunn's story, told in conversation with Heartland Labor Forum host Tino Scalici, brings to life the cost of resistance, the brutality of the state, and the enduring legacy of working-class struggle. We also feature labor music from the Oyster Band, with “Coal Not Dole,” a poem by Kay Sutcliffe set to song, and Labor History in Two on the Haymarket Affair. Subscribe to Labor History Today and listen wherever you get your podcasts. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @ILLaborHistory @RickSmithShow #LaborHistory @PMPressOrg @FlyingWithSara @labornotes @LN4S Edited/produced by Chris Garlock and Patrick Dixon; social media guru: Harold Phillips

Iran's nuclear program is escalating, its economy is worsening, and Tehran's terror-regime ties with other authoritarians are tightening. As a result, the United States has an unparalleled opportunity to operationalize alternative policy options that marry maximum support for the Iranian people with maximum pressure against the Iranian regime.To advance these ideas, FDD and the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI) host a symposium featuring a keynote address by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) followed by an exclusive fireside chat with HIH Reza Pahlavi, crown prince of Iran, and Cliff May, FDD founder and president. An expert panel featuring Behnam Ben Taleblu, FDD's Iran Program senior director, and Cameron Khansarinia, NUFDI vice president, will unpack the current state of play with Iran and how maximum support can be paired with maximum pressure; Negar Mojtahedi, Iran International correspondent, will moderate.For more, check out: https://www.fdd.org/events/2025/04/07/maximum-support-operationalizing-the-other-iran-policy/

A strike by Southern California healthcare workers at Kaiser organized under the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) has now carried on for 20 weeks, prompting the intervention of California Governor Gavin Newsom. After months of deadlock, Kaiser refused to yield to workers' demands for pensions and adequate time to attend to patient care duties. Over a month after Newsom's office offered to bring both sides into mediation, Kaiser finally agreed to sit down with the Governor's mediators, with sessions beginning on March 10. Mental health patients in particular have been left in the lurch by Kaiser's intransigence, and the crisis is only worsening as the aftermath of the recent Los Angeles wildfires takes its toll on the area's residents. Working People co-host Mel Buer investigates the ongoing strike in this interview with Kaiser workers Jessica Rentz and Adriana Webb.Editor's note: this episode was recorded on February 25, 2025, before Kaiser agreed to mediation on March 3, 2025. Additional links/info: Previous coverage of the strike from The Real News:‘What they're offering is stabilization, not care': Kaiser Strands Patients in Limbo as Strike Approaches Fourth MonthKaiser workers' strike enters second week in Southern CaliforniaABC7, February 7: “Kaiser Permanente mental health workers strike can end with help of a mediator, Gov. Newsom suggests”Links to support the strike:Mutual Aid: “Adopt a Striking Worker”Strike GoFundMe Picket Line Locations NUHW Strike Page Permanent links below…Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageThe Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter pageFeatured Music…Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongStudio Production: Mel BuerPost-Production: Jules TaylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.

From therapy sessions to bookshelves, interest in non-monogamous relationships seem to be soaring Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, we are re-running an episode from earlier in the year.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

My poems were written in anger after Tiananmen Square. But what motivates most prison writing is a fear of forgetting. Today I am free, but the regime has never stopped its war on words. By Liao Yiwu Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, we are re-running an episode from earlier in the year. For more information please head to theguardian.com. We'll be back with new episodes soon.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

In this special episode from our archive: how Nazi bullying and controversial victories overshadowed Italy's gold medal at the Berlin Games Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, we are re-running an episode from our archive.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Ted Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people, died in prison last year. But his manifesto promoting violent rebellion against the modern world continues to inspire copycat attacks Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, we are re-running an episode from earlier in the year.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Gershon Baskin on his experience as a hostage negotiator in the Israel-Palestine conflict Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, we are re-running an episode from earlier in the year.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

In the 1960s the birthrate in Greenland was one of the highest in the world. Then it plunged. Decades later, women have finally begun speaking out about what happened Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, we are re-running an episode from earlier in the year.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Foreign correspondent Ruth Michaelson explains how President Bashar al-Assad's government lost Aleppo, Syria's second-biggest city, and who the Islamist militants are who have taken control there Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, you may notice some disruption to the availability of new episodes in your Guardian podcast feeds in the coming days. All the work on this episode was done before the strike action began. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Alarmed by the rising tide of waste we are all creating, my family and I decided to try to make do with much less. But while individual behaviour is important, real change will require action on a far bigger scale. By Chip Colwell Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, we are re-running an episode from earlier in the year. For more information please head to theguardian.com. We'll be back with new episodes soon.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

President-elect Donald Trump has a strong stance on many issues, from isolationism to border control, not to mention he's an open climate change denier. Is his political platform already shaping UK party politics? Nish and Coco chat to Sky News Political Editor and host of Electoral Dysfunction Beth Rigby about what his looming second-term means for the UK.And with changes to university tuition fees in England for the first time in eight years - we dissect the crisis in higher education with President of the National Union of Students Amira Campbell and General Secretary of the University and College Union Jo Grady. Nish and Coco also dig into the mailbag to find out what you think. Plus - some essential listening - does Coco not understand what a mullet is?Guests:Beth RigbyAmira CampbellJo Grady Useful Links:Christmas Comedy in aid of Women and Children First ft. Nish Kumarhttps://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/christmas-comedy-in-aid-of-women-children-first/ Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukWhatsApp: 07494 933 444 (UK) or + 44 7494 933 444 (internationally)Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheuk

To commemorate Last Day's fifth anniversary, we are revisiting the season two finale. This episode was chosen by Jackie – one of the first people to work on the show, and a previous Last Day guest herself.  Season 2 Finale! We started this season on a bridge but told you not to get caught up in the romantic notion of saviors and last minute interventions. Suicide isn't about one moment in time. But if you or someone you love is suicidal, a single moment can be the difference between life and death. So, this week we're doing a toolkit episode all about crisis response. What do you do when help is needed right now? This week, we role play with a suicide hotline employee, give the Cliff's notes version of QPR suicide prevention training, and hear about what happens when therapists go on strike.  This episode features a host of talented people, including Tara Consolino (director of suicide prevention and substance abuse, Detroit V.A.), Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet (director, Zero Suicide Institute at the Education Development Center), Dr. John Draper (executive director, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), Susan Whitney (licensed marriage and family therapist, Kaiser), and Sal Rosselli (president and co-founder, National Union of Healthcare Workers). Resources from the episode: Read up on QPR from the QPR Institute and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center Zero Suicide Institute, their general toolkit, and population-specific toolkits  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  Lifeline's 5 Steps to Help Someone in Crisis #Bethe1To NUHW Kaiser Don't Deny campaign webpage NUHW Care Delayed, Care Denied white paper Learn more about SB 855 via CapRadio If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it's important to talk to someone about it now. Contact one of the resources below for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor anytime.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text “Connect” to 741-741 The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Follow Stephanie on Instagram at @wittelstephanie. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. And if you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, join the My Lemonada community at https://lemonadamedia.com/mylemonada/ For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. To follow along with a transcript, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/lastday shortly after the air date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.