Podcasts about Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela said you can't truly know a nation until you've been inside its jails, but today, we're going beyond nations… we're going back through the centuries. From unimaginably hellish prison pits, to very literal suspended sentences, wave bye-bye to the free world as we step inside the worst prisons in all of history, from ancient times to today.  Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In the latest Electoral Road Show with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman describes how Gayton MacKenzie's Patriotic Alliance (PA) is continuing to march onwards and upwards “weakening” both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape. In the latest by-election, the PA won 53% of the vote in Malmesbury Wesbank. “This used to be the safest DA municipality in the country. And in 2024, the Patriotic Alliance burst through that wall by winning the seat off the DA.” Sussman also comments on GOOD and Rise Mzansi joining forces behind mayoral hopeful Brett Herron; the ANC's elevation of Dada Morero to intervention convener for Gauteng's troubled municipalities; the late President Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla eyeing a mayoral chain in the Eastern Cape; and Buffalo City Mayor Princess Faku coming under fire for taking officials on overseas trips to China and Germany while the municipality is struggling financially. “Next week we have two Buffalo City by-elections…It'll be interesting to see whether this issue, this debacle, hurts the ANC because both of the seats are ANC seats.”

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Natalie Spiro, CEO of Drum Cafe North America, about leadership, belonging, and the power of Ubuntu.Natalie explains how leaders can strengthen psychological safety by creating environments built on trust, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and connection. Drawing on lessons from Nelson Mandela and her South African roots, she shares why belonging is one of the most powerful drivers of engagement.What you'll learn:• What Ubuntu means and why it matters in leadership • How belonging differs from inclusion • Why vulnerability builds psychological safety • The role of emotional intelligence in leadership • How shared experiences strengthen teamsConnect with Natalie:Website: https://www.drumcafenorthamerica.com Rhythm Builders: http://www.rhythmbuilders.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliespiro/

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Ricky Joseph, director of Kappa South Africa, about the reissuing of the iconic Bafana Bafana home kit from 1996, the year they won Afcon. The now vintage shirt has become a sought after items amongst football fans. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 13 June 1964, Nelson Mandela, who later became South Africa's president, was taken to the maximum security prison on Robben Island off the coast of South Africa.Mandela had led the military wing of the African National Congress party which was banned by the apartheid government.He was sentenced to life imprisonment and spent 18 years on the island before being transferred to prison on the mainland.He was freed on 11 February 1990 after serving 27 years behind bars.Jen Dale uses BBC archive to tell this period of Mandela's life.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Picture: Nelson Mandela's cell on Robben Island, Credit: Getty/Dave Hogan)

In her new essay collection, “Freedom,” novelist and UC Davis creative writing director Zinzi Clemmons examines what freedom means in “a world buckling from the consequences of centuries of interlocking injustices.” She grapples with the complicated legacies of Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and the #MeToo Movement — and explains why she's no longer an Afropessimist. Clemmons joins us to talk about what it means to consider freedom today for Black Americans, women and oppressed people around the world. Guests: Zinzi Clemmons, director of creative writing, UC Davis; author of the novel “What We Lose” and the new essay collection “Freedom" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to staying irreplaceable in the age of AI isn't working harder — it's getting more creative? That's the central argument of SuperCreativity: Augmenting Human Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, the new book by global keynote speaker James Taylor. In this episode of the Business of Story, Park Howell sits down with James to explore how the world's top communicators are using AI not to replace their stories — but to tell them with far greater precision, resonance, and impact. From managing Rolling Stones members at the Royal Albert Hall to speaking for Apple, Cisco, L'Oreal, and PwC across 25+ countries, James brings a rare combination of creative instinct and strategic intelligence to the AI conversation. In this episode you'll discover: • Why AI is fueling a New Roaring Twenties — and what that means for entrepreneurs and business leaders • How James uses psychometric AI analysis to profile audiences before he ever steps on a call or stage • The 250-story story bank system that powers his hyper-personalized keynotes • Why your emotional promise matters even to the most analytical, data-driven audiences • What a live StoryCycle Genie® brand analysis revealed about James's Visionary Magician archetype and emotional promise of "possibility" • The standing ovation story from a billionaires' bank in the UAE that proves emotional storytelling transcends every culture and industry • How to build a speaker brand with the same discipline James learned managing rock stars About James Taylor James Taylor M.B.A., F.R.S.A. is an internationally recognized keynote speaker on creativity, innovation, and AI. He has spoken for Fortune Global 500 companies including Apple, Cisco, Deloitte, Accenture, L'Oreal, EY, Visa, and Dell, and was recently the subject of a 30-minute BBC documentary. He has personally interviewed over 750 of the world's leading creative minds and reached hundreds of thousands of people in 120+ countries. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts — alongside Benjamin Franklin, Bob Dylan, and Nelson Mandela. His new book is SuperCreativity: Augmenting Human Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Connect with James Taylor:

Some of the greatest writings in history were written from prison—like Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail, John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and Nelson Mandela's Autobiography. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians is no different, but most people have never heard of it. Written from a Roman prison to a church he started in Philippi, Philippians is a short letter full of brilliant theology, no-nonsense wisdom, and tattoo-worthy one-liners that has sparked joy, resilience, humility, and more in the church ever since.

What enables ordinary people to leave an extraordinary impact? Looking at the lives of Jesus, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela, Charmaine unpacks the qualities that consistently mark those who transform communities and confront injustice. History remembers those who chose people over comfort and conviction over convenience. “Heroes series: Heroes of Justice” message by Charmaine J.  at The Evolution, on 31 May 2026 at 3pmFor more information, visit: https://www.theevolution.org/You can also follow us on Instagram:  @theevolutionfam and @theevolutionyouth

„Sport has the power to change the world.“ Von dem Optimismus dieser Worte des ehemaligen südafrikanischen Präsidenten Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) scheint inzwischen nur noch wenig übrig zu sein. Bereits bei den Fußballweltmeisterschaften der Männer 2018 in Russland und 2022 in Katar stellte sich die Frage, wie geeignet die jeweiligen Gastgeberländer angesichts der Unterdrückung queerer Menschen sowie der teils katastrophalen Arbeitsbedingungen auf den Stadionbaustellen überhaupt sind. Dies geschieht, obwohl die FIFA sich laut ihren Statuten „zur Einhaltung aller international anerkannten Menschenrechte“ bekennt und „sich für den Schutz dieser Rechte“ einsetzen will (Art. 3 FIFA-Statuten 2024, eigene Übersetzung). Mit Blick auf die anstehende Fußballweltmeisterschaft der Männer, deren Austragung mit den Vereinigten Staaten zumindest eine umstrittene Gastgebernation umfasst, stellen wir uns im Podcast die Frage: In welchem Verhältnis stehen Sport und Menschenrechte zueinander?Dafür haben wir uns mit Björn Schiffbauer unterhalten, der in seiner wissenschaftlichen Karriere die Themenschwerpunkte dieser Folge vereint hat – Völkerrecht, Menschenrechte und Sport. Im Jahr 2025 gab er auch einen Sammelband zu dieser Thematik heraus. Ergänzend beleuchtet Deborah Peters im Grundlagenteil die Rechte von Athlet*innen und stellt Fälle vor dem Internationalen Sportgerichtshof (Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS) vor.Eine automatische Transkription der Folge findest du hier auf dem Völkerrechtsblog. Für die Richtigkeit der automatischen Transkription übernehmen wir keine Gewähr.Wir sind gespannt auf eure Rückmeldungen! Lob, Anmerkungen und Kritik sind herzlich willkommen an ⁠podcast@voelkerrechtsblog.org⁠. Abonniert unseren Podcast ⁠via RSS⁠, über ⁠Spotify⁠ oder überall dort, wo es Podcasts gibt. Es gibt die Möglichkeit, auf diesen Plattformen den Völkerrechtspodcast zu bewerten, wir freuen uns über 5 Sterne! Hintergrundinformationen:Antoine Duval und Mark James, Is the International Olympic Committee's Decision to Disqualify Vladyslav Heraskevych Legal?, Verfassungsblog. 12.02.2026.Björn Schiffbauer, Der Wettkampfausschluss von Nationen aus politischen Gründen – Grundzüge einer Ausschlussdogmatik in der Schnittmenge zwischen Völkerrecht und Sportrecht, in: Schiffbauer (Hrsg.), Menschenrechte und Werte im Sport (2025), S. 43-80.Livia Hinz, The ECtHR's Final Ruling in Semenya v Switzerland: A Missed Opportunity to Uphold Human Rights in Sports?, European Papers Vol. 10, No. 3 (2025), pp. 687-707.James AR Natziger, International Sports Law, Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Law (2015).Paul Ziegler, Game Over Israel: Why UEFA Is Legally Obliged to Suspend the Israel Football Association IFA from Its Competitions, Völkerrechtsblog, 19.01.2026.Sahra Simay Günalp, Reactive justice: how FIFA and CAS co-construct child protection in football: A legal analysis of Article 19 of the FIFA RSTP through CAS jurisprudence, International Journal of Sports Law (2026). Moderation: Marie-Christin Manke & Salman KhanGrundlagen: Deborah PetersInterview: Prof. Dr. Björn Schiffbauer & Salman KhanSchnitt: ⁠Daniela RauCredits für den O-Ton zu Beginn: https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-donald-j-trump-wins-the-inaugural-2025-fifa-peace-prize/, The White House, abgerufen am 04.06.2026, Minute 00:00-00:21, verwendet unter der CC BY 3.0 US Lizenz, wie in der White House Copyright Policy niedergelegt. Außer des Zuschnitts auf den angegebenen Bereich wurden keine Veränderungen vorgenommen.

Nestes últimos dias, a África do Sul está a ser abalada por uma nova onda de xenofobia, com grupos de cidadãos sul-africanos a atacarem imigrantes, queimarem as suas casas ou os seus comércios. Independentemente de estarem em situação legal ou não, os estrangeiros são acusados por estes grupos de "roubarem os empregos" dos nacionais, num contexto de grave crise social e económica no país, nomeadamente com uma taxa de desemprego de cerca de 32%. Depois de pelo menos nove moçambicanos terem morrido nas violências xenófobas, várias centenas de moçambicanos residentes no país têm estado a fugir da África do Sul, com algum apoio por parte de Maputo. A Nigéria, o Gana e o Maláui também estão a organizar o regresso a casa dos seus cidadãos expatriados na África do Sul. Uma situação que o executivo sul-africano lamenta mas perante a qual parece algo impotente, senão mesmo "complacente", acusam certos governos africanos mais críticos. A nível interno, em ano de eleições locais, a coligação governamental faz frente a sectores de opinião que tentam ganhar visibilidade a pretexto desta nova crise, considera André Thomashausen, professor emérito de direito internacional e constitucional da Universidade da África do Sul, em Pretória. O universitário refere todavia acreditar que este fenómeno não vai durar, por não ter -do seu ponto de vista- nenhum alicerce popular. RFI: Como é que analisa a situação vigente nestes últimos dias na África do Sul? André Thomashausen: Um aspecto deve ser considerado é o aspecto da política interna da África do Sul, em que o partido da esquerda, da minoria, do antigo presidente Zuma, o partido MK ("Umkhonto we Sizwe", partido "Lança da Nação) está a aproveitar esta onda da xenofobia e está a fomentar, a instigar, esta xenofobia para pressionar a coligação que está a governar, que é o ANC, com o partido da Aliança Democrática. É assim, infelizmente. Muito tragicamente, este assunto não é completamente inocente e possivelmente não teria acontecido este ataque de xenofobia se não tivesse sido instigado. E temos uma tradição disso. Sempre quando uma minoria política decide afastar um governo, de repente aparecem ataques xenófobos. Foi assim na altura em que o Jacob Zuma quis substituir o governo do Thabo Mbeki, em 2007. De repente, houve ataques xenófobos. E foi assim, de volta, no fim da era do Zuma, em que novamente isso estalou. Talvez o único aspecto positivo é que esta crise não vai durar tanto tempo. E penso que os espíritos vão novamente acalmar. RFI: Há cerca de uma semana que isto dura. O que é que o leva a crer que vai haver uma acalmia? André Thomashausen: Bom, existe sempre uma solidariedade entre os mais pobres, entre os mais miseráveis. E as vítimas da xenofobia é gente muito pobre e gente que não tem vida estável, que não tem emprego formal e normalmente existe uma solidariedade africana. Na tradição, nas culturas africanas, muito raramente aparece um ódio entre grupos ou um ódio de raça ou ódio nacionalista. Porque as culturas estão todas interligadas. Eu duvido muito que esta vaga seja uma expressão de um sentimento popular alargado. Na maior parte dos casos que temos visto, há uma mão organizadora, há grupos de choque que aparecem num sítio, aparecem com autocarros a transportá-los. Alguém está a organizar esses transportes e a pagar esses transportes. É um bocado um assunto de segurança pública e de segurança do Estado que está aqui a falhar. E assim vamos esperando que venha a faltar o apoio para esta xenofobia. O verdadeiro apoio popular não existe. É gente alheia que aparece num sítio que não vive lá e de repente atacam os que são estrangeiros, os que falam com um sotaque diferente ou que, pela aparência, não pertencem. Um problema dentro da xenofobia, isolado e diferente, é a imigração ilegal que temos experimentado e que temos visto oriunda da Somália e do Sudão, países bastante afastados. São para aí uns 8 mil quilómetros de distância, daqui para o Sudão e para a Somália. E esta migração, essa sim, está a provocar ódio e está a provocar uma resistência forte entre a população que aqui na África do Sul normalmente não é muçulmana e rejeita a cultura desses migrantes. RFI: No começo da nossa conversa, mencionou que há certos sectores políticos que tiram proveito desta situação. Tem aparecido muito o nome de uma organização, a "March and March". O que é que se poderia dizer sobre esta organização e o interesse que teria também em movimentar a multidão contra os imigrantes? André Thomashausen: Bom, mais uma vez, é um rótulo que aparece subitamente, que não tem antecedentes. Não se podem identificar os líderes, gente desconhecida e, no meu ponto de ver, oportunista. Tal como nos anos 30, na Alemanha, houve uma organização nazi que fomentou o ódio contra os judeus, para assim virem a ser notórios e intimidar, provocar a instabilidade. Eu vejo aqui essas organizações também como sendo organizações um bocado fantoches, que não têm uma base popular, não têm milhares de membros ou aderentes. São completamente transparentes. E mais uma vez, eu estou a ver aqui um oportunismo político trágico de tentar provocar uma dificuldade ao governo por gente que falhou nas eleições, que não conseguiu reunir uma maioria de votos e assim, agora estão a tentar destabilizar o país através desta vaga. RFI: Certos países, nomeadamente a Nigéria ou Gana, que têm alguns dos seus expatriados na África do Sul, acusaram o governo de Pretória de ser algo complacente com esta onda de xenofobia que, no fundo, poderia ser interpretada também como uma forma de camuflar as suas próprias incapacidades em gerir questões como a economia, a educação e a saúde. André Thomashausen: Certo. Só que, na realidade, este governo, esta administração, é uma administração que está a sobreviver mal num contexto de Estado já falhado, em que as forças da ordem, a polícia e e Forças Armadas não têm nem sequer a mínima capacidade. Não há veículos e onde há veículos não há verbas para o combustível. Há um elevado sistema de corrupção na polícia e nas Forças Armadas. As Forças Armadas já foram mobilizadas na Província do Cabo para tentar limitar, tentar reduzir a vaga de assassinatos entre mafiosos, entre bandos, criminosos, traficantes de droga e de pessoas. E assim, eu acho que não é por falta de vontade, mas é por falta de capacidade que o governo está assim passivo. Está assim, num papel de observador em que o Presidente Ramaphosa lamenta muito a xenofobia, mas não tem meios realmente para uma estratégia através da qual poderia prender e imobilizar aqueles que estão a instigar esses ataques aos migrantes e refugiados e, evidentemente, também uma percentagem muito elevada de migrantes ilegais. Mas, na realidade, a economia está a empregar essa gente. E isso também tem a ver com a alta taxa de sindicalização dos trabalhadores sul-africanos, que provocam um nível do preço da mão-de-obra muito elevado. E isso cria uma uma atractividade ao emprego dos estrangeiros que não estão sindicalizados. É tudo uma mistura de situações que deveriam ser reformadas, que deveriam ser consideradas, mas só que este actual governo é um governo de crise e é um governo que não tem a capacidade para reagir. RFI: Estamos em ano de eleições autárquicas. Vão acontecer a 4 de Novembro. Pensa que isto também joga nesta crise? André Thomashausen: Absolutamente. É uma maneira de tentar animar os eleitores, tentar atirar culpas aos migrantes, culpas pela falta de prestação de serviços, pelo facto de que 90% das municipalidades estão tecnicamente falidas e já não têm capacidade para garantir o abastecimento de água potável ou a manutenção dos sistemas de esgotos ou transportes públicos, o sistema escolar primário, o sistema de assistência médica básica e assim, é um bode expiatório, acusar a presença dos estrangeiros. E isso tudo entra nas estratégias. Estas eleições vão decididamente reduzir o apoio ao ANC. Vão demonstrar a queda dramática da confiança neste partido da libertação. Mas é normal que depois de 30 anos da grande transferência, em 1990, o partido libertador, com a sua legitimidade histórica, venha a ser desafiado. RFI: Está a dizer que o ANC poderia perder o leme. Mas para que a formação? André Thomashausen: Vai beneficiar a Aliança Democrática, que é um partido liberal do centro-esquerda, completamente multicultural, que tenta fazer renascer o ideal do Nelson Mandela de uma "Nação arco-íris". Há muitos, muitos eleitores tradicionais do ANC que desta vez vão votar na Aliança Democrática. O partido está a apostar nesta oportunidade. E, aliás, está convencido que com a sua antiga presidente, Helen Zille, vão ganhar as eleições em Joanesburgo, a maior metrópole aqui na África do Sul.

Today's conversation between Impact Theory host Tom Bilyeu and Tommy Robinson focuses on the rapid demographic and cultural shifts currently reshaping cities across the West, with particular emphasis on immigration, identity, and social cohesion. One concept discussed was how these changes are sparking some of the most contentious and consequential debates of the coming decade. A key theme that emerged was the tension between traditional national identity and values, and the effects of multicultural communities—particularly how integration, or the lack thereof, shapes perceptions of safety, belonging, and the preservation of cultural norms.The discussion explored personal experiences of growing up in a changing community, the challenges of assimilation, and the feeling of being unable to openly discuss sensitive issues due to fears of being labeled or facing legal and social repercussions. Several points were raised, including concerns over political correctness, the role of government and corporations in mass immigration policies, and the resulting impact on community values and public discourse.Listeners can expect a deep dive into not only the lived realities behind these societal changes, but also the broader forces—political, economic, and cultural—that drive and shape them. The episode presents a controversial and candid examination of what is at stake for the future, and invites audiences to reflect on the values that define collective identity and community in an increasingly complex world.Chapters:00:00 UK immigration and political context16:52 Discussing causes of public outrage21:35 Discussing the George Floyd case39:40 The influence of ideological beliefs52:00 Discussing racial justice and perspectives54:06 Nelson Mandela's Vision for Unity01:10:30 Discussing labor and economic factors01:19:06 AI's role in modern society01:30:53 Modern struggles and wealth disparity01:44:37 Questioning female representation in gaming01:46:50 Discussion on attractive character design02:04:16 Issues with police response to stabbing02:07:34 Obsessing over achieving goalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SummaryA reflective exploration of the footprints we leave behind, inspired by personal stories and historical figures, emphasizing the importance of kindness, resilience, and legacy.Keywordslegacy, footprints, kindness, resilience, education, personal growth, inspiration, life lessons, impact, valuesKey topicsThe importance of leaving meaningful footprintsLessons learned from family and historical figuresThe role of daily choices in shaping legacyTakeawaysEveryday actions leave footprints that shape others' lives.Resilience does not require bitternessLegacy is built through small, consistent acts of kindness.We are all leaving traces of ourselves that others will learn fromAre you becoming a good ancestor?Chapters00:00 The Footprints We Leave Behind02:54 Lessons from Influential Figures03:49 Creating Meaningful FootprintsResourcesThe Footprints We Leave Behind (Blog) - https://yourahalife.com/what-kind-of-ancestor-are-you-becoming/Nelson Mandela - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_MandelaHarriet Tubman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_TubmanThank you for listening to my latest audio blog. You can read the blog by clicking the link above or going to my website, Your Aha! Life. If you find the content meaningful, I hope you'll leave a kind review and follow for more. Thank you!You can also find the complementary podcast episode where I share five ways you can leave positive footprints for future generations. I wish you more joy, more purpose, and more fulfillment. I wish you an Aha! LifeXOTonya

How do we break out of self-sabotage? Would you like to be happier? The mind is biologically programmed to be negative. Lisa continues the conversation today with renunciate monk and author Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati. Sadhvi has lived on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in Rishikesh, India, for the past 30 years. Originally from Los Angeles, and a graduate of Stanford University, she holds a Ph.D. in psychology. Sadhvi explains how we are the offspring of people who know they need to survive. Our ancestors needed to assume the worst, in order to survive. We have evolved this way. And, we know that we can now change. We can reprogram our minds. Sadhvi suggests using a mantra. It doesn't have to be in Sanskrit. It's anything that can bring you into the present moment and out of negativity. We can reason with our minds, and sometimes we need to face the negativity, but more often we can delete and end the cycle of negativity. "OM" is a very common mantra. It's very powerful. Chanting also helps. This stops the mind. She gives examples of many different mantras and prayers. The sounds help the brain go into a state of coherence. She also talks about attending the Maha Kumbh Mela where more than 670 million people came to the Ganges river recently to attend at the largest gathering in the history of the world. The Maha Kumbh Mela means the great festival of the nectar of immortality. It took place on the confluence of the banks of 3 great rivers in India.  There was no conflict, no violence; it was just people coming together in love and peace. She further discusses the astrology of the moment, especially the full moons. Vedic astrology predicts that this particular planetary alignment happens only once every 144 years. With hundreds of millions of people attending the gathering, this shows that people are suffering and looking for answers. People are angry. People are frustrated. People are searching for answers. This was a way to break out of constraints and experience freedom. When asked about anger, she expressed that there are some reasons to be angry including poverty, hunger, loss of human rights, and so much more. Yet, when we are angry, we are called to be agents of change, but first we must find peace within ourselves so we can then help others. She offers breathing exercises with specific energy centers and anchoring. Whether it's other people's action, or even the weather, we shouldn't have expectations that things will be different. We cannot control others. We must bring light to the darkness, but not from a place of anger. She notes Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr, and Gandhi and how they were angry but came from a place of peace to make change.   Sadhvi is a bestselling author, a world-renowned speaker, a recipient of President Biden's Award for a Lifetime of Service, and she serves on the United Nations Advisory Council on religion. She talks further about her new book "Come Home to Yourself" and discusses how forgiveness is the key to help us reach deeper spiritual truths. It's an invitation to come home to freedom. Info: www.sadhviji.org

TIME Magazine's Person of the Year list has a long history of presidents, world leaders, popes, cultural icons, scientists, whistleblowers, astronauts, and now even artificial intelligence.In this episode of MX3 Podcast, we look at how TIME's most influential names have changed over the decades — from FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Clinton, Obama, and Queen Elizabeth II to Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, Taylor Swift, and the rise of AI.We also discuss how politics, culture, fame, technology, and public influence have shifted over time, and why today's “most influential” people may look very different than they did in the past.MX3 Podcast is where we discuss money, motivation, and relevant events.Visit us at www.mx3.vipWhat do you think makes someone truly influential — power, fame, money, culture, leadership, or impact? Drop your answer in the comments.Like, subscribe, and join the conversation.Support the showMX3 Podcast on Youtubewww.youtube.com/@mx3podcastContact MX3 PodcastTweet us: @mx3podcastEmail us: info@mx3.vipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-wright-9397b23a/Thanks for listening & keep on living your life the Wright way!

Was, wenn dir gar nicht mehr Kraft fehlt? Was, wenn du nicht noch disziplinierter, produktiver, klarer oder „besser manifestierend“ werden musst? Vielleicht ruft dich das Leben gerade nicht in mehr Leistung… sondern in eine tiefere Form von Ausrichtung.In dieser sehr persönlichen Jubiläumsfolge – 6 Jahre Sparkle & Shine – teile ich Gedanken, Erkenntnisse und Fragen, die mich nach meinem Retreat intensiv bewegt haben. Es geht um Potential und Erschöpfung. Um Schöpferkraft und Alignment. Um die feine Linie zwischen Flow und Forcing.Wir sprechen darüber, warum Loslassen und Hingabe so oft missverstanden werden… weshalb unser Ego meistens aus dem Bekannten erschafft… und warum viele Wünsche manchmal weniger aus der Seele entstehen als aus alten Sehnsüchten, Prägungen oder tiefen Kindheitswunden. Es geht um Kontrolle als Überlebensstrategie. Um das Nicht-Wissen. Um Vertrauen. Um die stille Trauer darüber, wer wir glaubten sein zu müssen oder wie unser Leben aussehen sollte. Und darum, dass Hingabe vielleicht nicht bedeutet, passiv zu werden… sondern aufzuhören, permanent gegen den eigenen Fluss zu arbeiten. Eine Folge über Ausrichtung, Nervensystem, Manifestation, Schmerz, Wahrheit und die Frage: Was möchte eigentlich wirklich durch dich gelebt werden?Highlights der Episode✨ Warum sich trotz großem Potential manchmal Erschöpfung zeigt — und was das mit Alignment zu tun haben könnte✨ Die Metapher vom „inneren Gerade-Stehen“: Wie Energie freier durch uns fließen kann✨ Ego vs. Schöpferkraft: Warum viele Wünsche aus Konditionierung statt aus tiefer Wahrheit entstehen✨ Weshalb Erfolg, Sichtbarkeit oder Leistung manchmal alte Wunden maskieren können✨ Warum Hingabe nicht Aufgeben bedeutet — sondern eine andere Form von Schöpferkraft✨ Nelson Mandela, Manifestation & die Illusion, dass sich Leben vollständig planen lässt✨ Kontrolle als Nervensystem-Strategie: Warum Loslassen sich oft zuerst wie Chaos anfühlt✨ Vertrauen, Nicht-Wissen und die Kraft des Satzes: „Ich weiß noch gar nicht, was das bedeutet.“✨ Woran du erkennen kannst, dass du vielleicht nicht mehr vollständig aligned bist✨ Der oft vergessene Teil von Hingabe: Trauer über alte Identitäten, Zeitlinien und Vorstellungen✨ Die Surfer-Metapher: Der Unterschied zwischen Flow und Forcing.....................................Wenn du dich auf deinemWeg tiefer begleiten lassen möchtest, dann schau unglaublich gern auch einmal in -> DIE SPARKLE & SHINE APP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.beatetschirch.de/⁠⁠Dir gefällt der SPARKLE & SHINE PODCAST?Dann lade mich auf einen Kaffee ein:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beatetschirch.thrivecart.com/coffee-for-beate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠................................................weitere Links: 

Welcome to another intense episode of The Tom Bilyeu Show. Today, Tom & Co-host Drew tackle some of the most divisive and urgent headlines shaping global discourse. In the wake of the shocking body cam footage revealing Henry Nowak's final moments and the resulting riots across the UK, Tom explores the viral online comparisons between Britain's response to the deaths of George Floyd and Henry Nowak, digging into the broader implications for culture, politics, and the escalating tensions around immigration and anti-white bias.They break down the details: the fatal altercation, two-tiered policing, and the ripple effect this incident has had—drawing in political leaders, fueling protests, and exposing perceived double standards in justice and public outrage. The conversation delves deep into the roots of these societal clashes, including how narratives around victimhood, race, and ideology are amplifying divisions both in the UK and beyond.But the episode doesn't stop there—world events from Russia's attack on Ukraine, to debates over the government's role in AI, to controversies igniting the gaming world, all collide in this multi-faceted discussion. Buckle up for a powerful and nuanced conversation that doesn't shy away from the hard questions.00:00 UK immigration and political context16:52 Discussing causes of public outrage21:35 Discussing the George Floyd case39:40 The influence of ideological beliefs52:00 Discussing racial justice and perspectives54:06 Nelson Mandela's Vision for Unity01:10:30 Discussing labor and economic factors01:19:06 AI's role in modern society01:30:53 Modern struggles and wealth disparity01:44:37 Questioning female representation in gaming01:46:50 Discussion on attractive character design02:04:16 Issues with police response to stabbing02:07:34 Obsessing over achieving goalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alors que les premières épreuves du baccalauréat ont déjà commencé pour certains élèves, Tous danseurs a tendu son micro à quatre lycéens de la section S2TMD (bac Sciences et Techniques du Théâtre, de la Musique et de la Danse) du lycée Nelson Mandela de Nantes — Lylie, Lyne, Violette et Ezra — ainsi qu'à deux de leurs professeurs : Julie Fontès-Trameçon, professeure de culture chorégraphique, et Stéphane Bourgeois, professeur de danse contemporaine.Saviez-vous qu'il existe 32 sections S2TMD (danse) en France pour accompagner les aspirants danseurs dès le lycée ?Avec l'équipe du lycée Nelson-Mandela, nous évoquons les besoins de cette jeunesse ainsi que les particularités de ce cursus exigeant, qui constitue une ouverture essentielle au monde chorégraphique et à la culture artistique.On les écoute avec joie et on leur souhaite pleine réussite pour leurs examens de fin d'année, notamment pour l'épreuve de culture chorégraphique.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro authorities in the Eastern Cape say they are ready to house communities should the need arise. No evacuations or major incidents have been reported thus far following level eight warning of disruptive rains in the Nelson Mandela Bay and surroundings. However, schooling in Nelson Mandela and Sarah Baartman regions has been suspended as a precaution. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality spokesperson Sithembiso Soyaya

South Africa Calls the Black Traveler HomeA 12-Day Journey Through Pretoria and Soweto Reveals Why the Continent Is the Next Frontier for Diaspora TourismThere's a particular kind of travel that transcends sightseeing — the kind where history reaches out from every monument, every meal, every conversation with a stranger. That's exactly what Lyndon Taylor, founder of Lyndon Taylor Associates and a veteran Caribbean travel professional, found waiting for him on the African continent during a 12-day immersion in South Africa this past April. What began as a spontaneous decision sparked by a mentee's family wedding became, by his own account, one of the most significant journeys of his life.From Newark to Johannesburg: The Long Haul ReimaginedTaylor's journey began with a United Airlines non-stop flight from Newark to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg — a route that clocks in at roughly 14-plus hours in the air. For travelers who've never tackled a transatlantic flight of this distance, the prospect can feel daunting. But Taylor, ever the seasoned road warrior, approaches it with a practiced strategy.For those planning a similar trip from New York or the Caribbean, the key takeaway is this: book early for the best fares, choose night departures when possible, and treat the flight like an intentional transition — not just dead time between worlds.Arriving at the Heart of History: Pretoria's Union Buildings and Freedom ParkTaylor landed in Johannesburg on April 22nd, and after a sobering introduction at the airport — where the statue of Oliver Reginald Tambo, co-founder of the African National Congress alongside Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, watches over every arriving traveler — he took an Uber to Pretoria, the administrative capital where he would base himself for much of the trip.His first major stop was the Union Buildings, Pretoria's iconic seat of government perched at the city's highest point. The sprawling, arc-shaped colonial-era structure commands breathtaking panoramic views over the city, and it is here that the towering nine-foot statue of Nelson Mandela stands as a monument to South Africa's democratic transformation. For Taylor, standing there was a visceral experience.Freedom Park, another landmark Taylor visited, carries an even heavier emotional charge. The memorial lists the names of South Africans who died across multiple conflicts, from World War II through to the apartheid era. Taylor chose to walk it without a guided tour, preferring to absorb the weight of the space at his own pace. He walked through terraced sections tracing themes of earth, trade, and African history before ascending to the Wall of Names — a structure he describes as nearly stadium-like in scale. At the top, an eternal flame burns alongside a still pool of water."I sat, crossed my legs on the grass, and just took it all in... thinking about all those folks who sacrificed so that we can now enjoy the freedoms we do," he says. It was, in his words, "a sombering moment and a moment of reflection."Soweto: History, Soul, and the Sound of People Truly LivingIf Pretoria is South Africa's institutional heartbeat, Soweto is its soul. Taylor made the trip on April 25th, stopping first in Braamfontein — a vibrant Johannesburg neighborhood that doubles as a college town, home to the University of Johannesburg and several other institutions. It was there, over drinks with a group of young South Africans celebrating a birthday, that the spontaneous magic of travel revealed itself.In Soweto, the famous street that was once home to Nelson Mandela, and also to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offered a deeply personal window into the struggle. The house where Mandela lived with his family is small — almost startlingly so — but filled, as Taylor observed, with evidence of immense love and resilience. A monument in the square also honors Hector Pieterson, one of the young victims of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, and reminds visitors of the cost of the freedom South Africa now celebrates.Later that evening, he returned to Braamfontein, where his new friends introduced him to Zouk, a club in the nearby neighborhood of Melville. He stayed until 5 a.m. — not because there was nothing else to do, but because the last train from Braamfontein back to Pretoria departed at 8:30 p.m. and the next one didn't run until 5:30 a.m. So he danced, celebrated, and immersed himself in the city's nightlife until the Gautrain — the high-speed rail linking Johannesburg to Pretoria — carried him back at dawn.What struck him most was how South Africans engage with music and each other in social spaces. Phones were put away. People danced. There was a joy and a presence to the room that Taylor contrasts, somewhat wistfully, with what he sees in many Caribbean and American venues today."The Africans, they love their music... they were showing and they were going out and enjoying themselves," he says. "We seem to have lost a lot of that."Freedom Day and the March & March Protest: Democracy, Alive and ImperfectApril 27th marked South Africa's Freedom Day — the 32nd anniversary of the country's first democratic, non-racial elections in 1994. Taylor was on the ground to witness the official ceremonies, including a 21-gun salute and presidential participation, alongside broader public celebration.But the trip also offered a more complicated view of South African democracy the following day, when he encountered the March & March movement protesting outside his hotel in Pretoria. Led by a founder named Jacinta, the march addressed concerns about unemployment, immigration, government corruption, and the alleged sale of identity documents and passports. The group was marching toward the Union Buildings to present their grievances directly to the president.Taylor interviewed Jacinta on the spot. The protest was peaceful, orderly, and pointed — a reminder that South Africa's democracy, now three decades old, is still a living, contested work in progress. "I just wanted to show that democracy is alive and well," Taylor reflects. "People were protesting and they could protest freely, without being harmed."Why Caribbean Travelers Should Look to AfricaTaylor is clear-eyed about the barriers. Long-haul international travel is expensive, and the cost of a flight to South Africa is a legitimate consideration. But his advice is straightforward: book the flight first, as far in advance as possible, and sort out accommodation later — Airbnb and guesthouses offer flexibility and value that can be planned around a tighter budget.More importantly, he speaks to something that can't be quantified: the feeling of connection. As a person of African descent visiting the continent for the first time, Taylor describes a pull toward what he calls "the motherland" that influenced how he engaged with every person he met.South Africa sits at a fascinating intersection of history, culture, natural beauty, and emerging modernity. From the vibrant student neighborhoods of Braamfontein to the solemn grandeur of Freedom Park; from the intimate rooms of Mandela's Soweto home to the sweeping views from the Union Buildings — the country offers a depth of experience that few destinations can match.For Caribbean travelers seeking to explore the wider world of their heritage and history, South Africa isn't just worth considering. It may be long overdue.The Final Verdict: Parallel PathsFlying back over the Atlantic, watching the African coastline fade into the clouds, I realized that this journey had fundamentally changed my perspective as a travel writer.South Africa and the Caribbean are bound by an invisible, powerful thread. We are regions shaped by the trauma of oppression, yet defined by our refusal to be broken by it. We express our healing through the same vessels: explosive musical rhythms, revolutionary art, and a profound reverence for our historical architects.For the traveler seeking more than just a passport stamp, South Africa offers a profound, soul-stirring journey. It challenges you, educates you, and ultimately embraces you with a familiarity that feels remarkably like coming home.Support the showTripCast360 --- It's all about travel, lifestyle and entertainment.Web: TripCast360.com.Twit: https://twitter.com/TripCast360FB: https://www.facebook.com/TripCast360Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tripcast360/

Some of the greatest writings in history were written from prison—like Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail, John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and Nelson Mandela's Autobiography. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians is no different, but most people have never heard of it. Written from a Roman prison to a church he started in Philippi, Philippians is a short letter full of brilliant theology, no-nonsense wisdom, and tattoo-worthy one-liners that has sparked joy, resilience, humility, and more in the church ever since.

Guest: Denver Van Der Bergh | Runner & Founder of Serenity Stride Foundation Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Denver Van Der Bergh, a recovering addict, endurance runner and founder of the Serenity Strides Foundation, about his upcoming 67km Mandela tribute run, his remarkable recovery journey, and how he is using long-distance running to inspire hope and support communities in need. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defying Barriers is the memoir of a man told by his own government to vanish — and who turned the threat into a business empire spanning two countries. In this interview with Irakli, businessman and author Sam Montši recounts how a 1987 order to "disappear" from military-ruled Lesotho drove him into apartheid South Africa, where he joined the mighty South African Breweries. There, he says, "I was the first Black general manager in the SAB Group at the time. And white people, sadly, were not used to having a Black person overseeing them. So some of them behaved in an unfortunate fashion, and I had to get rid of one of them." Montši explains the operating instinct behind a portfolio that broke barriers from fishing to shipbuilding — "a business needs to move, and move fast" — and reflects candidly on succession, recalling how his son Arif joined him: "Dad, I'm coming to work with you. I'm not coming to work for you. I'm not going to carry your briefcase." He reveres Nelson Mandela as a nation builder — "we were lucky to have him when we had him" — but delivers a stinging critique of Black Economic Empowerment, charging that it "has pitted the Black man against the white person, rather than getting them to work together," and that requiring white firms to take on Black partners is "in a sense, suggesting that Black people cannot create these things themselves." Montši also shares the leadership philosophy that carried him from a Soweto childhood to West African boardrooms: "for you to shine, you must make the people that work directly under you shine." He outlines in detail the journey of crossing boundaries others said could not be crossed — and what it means to now hand the family business to the next generation.

In the fearful aftermath of 9/11, Jewish community leader Nancy Kaufman found herself at the epicenter of a local battle in Boston, facing overwhelming pressure from major donors and right-wing groups to actively block the construction of a new mosque. She was told her job was to be "securing the Jewish community," and the opposition claimed the mosque would be a hotbed of anti-Semitism.This moment demanded adaptive leadership and extraordinary interfaith courage. Kaufman's decision to risk her career, ignore the hysteria, and quietly build bridges of truth became a five-year-long test of integrity and resolve. Her story is a powerful testament to the long game.Discover how she battled internal threats, external forces, and accusations of betrayal to maintain her values. More importantly, learn the enduring lessons she gleaned from Nelson Mandela on working with the opposition, which ultimately led to the powerful realization that your fiercest foe may become your greatest ally. This episode culminates in an unforgettable moment of unity—when Kaufman was asked to offer the closing prayer at the dedication of the very mosque she was pressured to stop.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com

Some of the greatest writings in history were written from prison—like Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail, John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and Nelson Mandela's Autobiography. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians is no different, but most people have never heard of it. Written from a Roman prison to a church he started in Philippi, Philippians is a short letter full of brilliant theology, no-nonsense wisdom, and tattoo-worthy one-liners that has sparked joy, resilience, humility, and more in the church ever since.

You are an instrument. Right now, something is tuning you — your phone, your feed, your anxiety, the fluorescent hum of a world that profits from your distraction. The question isn't whether you're being tuned. The question is by what. In this episode, Michael Trainer returns from two weeks in Mexico — not for the margaritas, but for something far rarer: silence, stillness, and the deliberate work of unwinding a nervous system that had been running a six-year playoff season. What follows is a meditation on what it means to come back home to yourself. Michael weaves together neuroscience and ancient wisdom — the intelligence of the vagus nerve, the wisdom of a traditional Sri Lankan healer, the daily walks of Nelson Mandela, the voice of Young Pueblo — to answer a question most of us are too busy to ask: What actually brings me back into tune? The answer, it turns out, isn't just personal restoration. It's the key to every meaningful relationship you'll ever build. Because the people who make your heart feel seen and your nervous system feel calm? Those aren't accidents. They're resonance. And you can engineer the conditions where that resonance becomes possible — if you're willing to first do the harder, quieter work of finding your own frequency. As Miles Davis knew: the music lives in the space between the notes. This episode is that space. http://www.resonance.biz Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube

Nous commencerons notre partie consacrée à l'actualité en parlant des négociations tendues entre les États-Unis, le Groenland et le Danemark à propos de l'avenir du Groenland. Nous discuterons ensuite d'un accord pris entre trente-six pays, qui a pour but d'établir un tribunal spécial à La Haye pour juger le président russe Vladimir Poutine pour le crime d'agression contre l'Ukraine. Dans notre section scientifique, nous parlerons d'une société gouvernée par une intelligence artificielle et dirigée par un conseil de robots inspirés de figures historiques telles que Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Mandela et Gandhi. Enfin, nous évoquerons le plus grand événement musical d'Europe : l'Eurovision.    Nous commencerons notre partie consacrée à l'actualité en parlant des négociations tendues entre les États-Unis, le Groenland et le Danemark à propos de l'avenir du Groenland. Nous discuterons ensuite d'un accord pris entre trente-six pays, qui a pour but d'établir un tribunal spécial à La Haye pour juger le président russe Vladimir Poutine pour le crime d'agression contre l'Ukraine. Dans notre section scientifique, nous parlerons d'une société gouvernée par une intelligence artificielle et dirigée par un conseil de robots inspirés de figures historiques telles que Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Mandela et Gandhi. Enfin, nous évoquerons le plus grand événement musical d'Europe : l'Eurovision. - Malgré la situation mondiale catastrophique, les États-Unis continuent de faire pression sur le Groenland - 36 pays créent un tribunal chargé de juger Vladimir Poutine - Une nouvelle micronation asiatique est dirigée par des robots inspirés de leaders historiques - La Bulgarie remporte l'Eurovision pour la première fois - La chanteuse française Monroe obtient la 11e place au concours de l'Eurovision - La France devra prochainement adopter une loi sur la transparence salariale

Apriremo la nostra rubrica di attualità con una discussione sui tesi colloqui tra Stati Uniti, Groenlandia e Danimarca riguardo al futuro della Groenlandia. Il dialogo successivo verterà sull'accordo siglato da trentasei Paesi per istituire un tribunale speciale all'Aia con l'obiettivo di processare il Presidente russo Vladimir Putin per il crimine di aggressione contro l'Ucraina. Nella nostra sezione scientifica parleremo di una società governata dall'intelligenza artificiale, gestita da un consiglio di bot di IA modellati su leader storici come Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Mandela e Gandhi. E infine, parleremo del più grande evento musicale d'Europa, l'Eurovision Song Contest.    La seconda parte di questa puntata è dedicata alla lingua e alla cultura italiana. L'argomento grammaticale di oggi è The indefinite pronouns: alcuni and altri. Ne troverete diversi esempi nel dialogo dedicato all'invasione dei pavoni a Punta Marina, una frazione di Ravenna: un caso locale diventato clamorosamente mediatico. Nel finale, daremo spazio all'espressione idiomatica del giorno, mettere nel dimenticatoio, attraverso il ricordo di Alex Zanardi, ex pilota automobilistico e atleta paralimpico tra i più famosi in Italia. - Nonostante le altre crisi mondiali, gli Stati Uniti continuano a spingere per un accordo sulla Groenlandia - 36 Paesi istituiscono un tribunale per processare Vladimir Putin - Una nuova micronazione asiatica è governata da bot di intelligenza artificiale modellati su leader storici - La Bulgaria vince per la prima volta l'Eurovision Song Contest - Il caso dei pavoni a Punta Marina - Alex Zanardi, il campione che ci ha insegnato a vivere

In this episode Esther Armah and Myrna discuss her Emotional Justice framework.  In this conversation, they get into the courage that racial healing actually requires, and who it asks the most of. Esther is a journalist, playwright, and global emotional justice advocate joining us from Accra, Ghana.  Drawing on her encounters with Winnie Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Nchiki Biko — the widow of Steve Biko who famously refused to forgive the officers who murdered her husband at the TRC — Esther unpacks why reconciliation is not liberation language, why Nelson Mandela's message of forgiveness placed an impossible emotional burden on Black people, and what the emotional work of white people actually looks like. Myrna brings her own reckoning: years of fawning for white audiences, softening the language of colonial trauma, and what it finally cost her to name it. This is Part 1. Esther will be back. Esther Armah is a Ghanaian-British journalist, playwright, radio host, and creator of the Emotional Justice framework. She is the author of Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing. She joins this episode from Accra, Ghana. IN THIS EPISODE — How Esther's mother's broken silence about the 1966 Ghana coup gave birth to Emotional Justice — and the insight that "you cannot PhD your way out of untreated trauma" — What Winnie Mandela told Esther before she interviewed Desmond Tutu: listen to the women first — Nchiki Biko's refusal to forgive at the TRC, the murder of Steve Biko, and why her "no" cracked open a new understanding of racialized forgiveness — Why reconciliation bypasses justice and repair — and how Canada's TRC has replicated the same harm as South Africa's — Nelson Mandela's forgiveness narrative: a political act of its time, and why it seeded a dangerous legacy — The emotional work that belongs to white people — Intimate Reckoning, Emotional Patriarchy, and the difference between proximity to power and actual allyship — The language of whiteness: how all of us are taught to center whiteness, and the emotional work of letting it go — Myrna's own reckoning: years of fawning for white audiences and what it took to name it — The three Cs — Courage, Comfort, and Convenience — and how we each choose to contribute to or resist systems of harm — Why you cannot self-care your way towards liberation, and what communal care actually requires — Isolation vs. solitude — why hiding can be part of healing, and why isolation is the death of liberation — Wellness in the Face of Warfare: what it means to choose wellness when your health is considered a threat to whiteness   QUOTES "You cannot PhD your way out of untreated trauma. There is no amount of education that will replace the emotional work we all have to do." — Esther Armah   "Reconciliation is not liberation language. It is conciliatory language designed to sustain how whiteness comforts and soothes itself." — Esther Armah   "In Canada, your superpower is to mask your violence in polite neutrality and somehow describe it as no longer violence. We see that — because that's part of British whiteness." — Esther Armah   PEOPLE MENTIONED — Winnie Mandela — South African anti-apartheid activist — Archbishop Desmond Tutu — South African human rights leader — Nchiki Biko — widow of Steve Biko; her refusal to forgive at the TRC was pivotal to Esther's framework — Nelson Mandela — discussed in relation to racialized forgiveness — Resmaa Menakem — referenced by Myrna on having skin in the game — Kwame Nkrumah — first independent president of Ghana; quoted on political and economic liberation   RESOURCES Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing by Esther Armah - You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Emotional-Justice-Roadmap-Racial-Healing/dp/1523003367 estherarmah.com  https://www.theaiej.com/ myrnamccallum.co You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca

“Martin Luther King was uncompromising, Nelson Mandela was uncompromising, and I'm sure your mother was uncompromising, although the evidence of that is not apparent today.” In this week's episode, we dissect Deliver Us From Eva, a film released on February 7, 2003, starring Gabrielle Union and . Join us as we discuss family systems, boundaries, inheritances, meat delivery, food inspection, spicy baked beans, white horses, fake deaths, and more!Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:The Taming of the Shrew10 Things I Hate About You McDonald's R&B Commercial (Don't Be Stingy)Panic Attack Scene (Airplane!)Let's Get Married - Jagged EdgePost-Credits Scene (Deliver Us from Eva)K-Ci & JoJo - This Very Moment The Black RomanceWhat the World Needs Now: Love, Humor and the ShakespeareConnectionYou Wish! (Episode 052)Diary of a Mad Black Woman (Episode 087)Connect with us:Instagram: @in_hindsight_podTwitter: @in_hindsightpod Thanks for listening!

Abriremos la sección de actualidad del programa discutiendo las tensas conversaciones entre EE. UU., Groenlandia y Dinamarca sobre el futuro de Groenlandia. La siguiente conversación tratará sobre el acuerdo alcanzado por treinta y seis países para establecer un tribunal especial en La Haya para procesar al presidente ruso Vladímir Putin por el crimen de la guerra contra Ucrania. En la sección de ciencia, hablaremos de una sociedad gobernada por un consejo de bots de IA modelizados en base a líderes históricos como Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Mandela y Ghandi. Y, para acabar, charlaremos sobre el mayor acontecimiento musical de Europa, el festival de la canción de Eurovisión. El resto del episodio de hoy lo dedicaremos a la lengua y la cultura españolas. La primera conversación incluirá ejemplos del tema de gramática de la semana, Se accidental y Se Intransitivador. En esta conversación hablaremos del movimiento viral Café Sin Especialidad. Este critica con humor en las redes sociales el elitismo de las cafeterías modernas en España surgidas en los últimos cinco años. Mucha gente se queja de estas franquicias modernas, pues están acabando con el bar tradicional y con ello, con la cohesión social de los barrios de las grandes ciudades. Sin embargo, los turistas y nómadas digitales buscan lugares tranquilos donde tomar café de calidad. Por tanto, también son necesarios. Y, en nuestra última conversación, aprenderemos a usar una nueva expresión española, Ir a tomar viento. Discutiremos el auge de grupos políticos de ultraderecha, con líderes que tienen cierta influencia en las redes sociales. Actualmente vivimos en un entorno social muy polarizado y la gente prefiere creer aquello que apoye sus propias ideas, aunque no sea del todo verdad. Pero esta opción suele durar poco y estos líderes caen de su pedestal. A pesar de otras calamidades en el mundo, EE. UU. sigue presionando para llegar a un acuerdo sobre Groenlandia 36 países establecen un tribunal para procesar a Vladímir Putin Un nuevo micropaís asiático está gobernado por bots de IA modelizados en base a líderes históricos Bulgaria gana por primera vez el Festival de Eurovisión Café sin especialidad Se Acabó la Fiesta

Wir beginnen den ersten Teil des Programms mit einer Diskussion über die angespannten Gespräche zwischen den USA, Grönland und Dänemark über die Zukunft Grönlands. Unser nächstes Thema ist eine Vereinbarung zwischen 36 Ländern zur Einrichtung eines Sondertribunals in Den Haag, um den russischen Präsidenten Wladimir Putin wegen des Verbrechens der Aggression gegen die Ukraine strafrechtlich zu verfolgen. In unserem Wissenschaftsteil sprechen wir heute über einen von künstlicher Intelligenz regierten Mikrostaat. Dieser wird von einem Regierungsrat geführt, der aus KI-Versionen historischer Persönlichkeiten wie Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Mandela und Gandhi besteht. Und zum Schluss sprechen wir über das größte Musikevent Europas, den Eurovision Song Contest. Der Rest des Programms ist der deutschen Sprache und Kultur gewidmet. Die heutige Grammatiklektion konzentriert sich auf Superlatives as Adverbs. Landschaftlich hat Deutschland einiges zu bieten. Heute sprechen wir über den Spreewald, ein UNESCO-Biosphärenreservat mit einer ganz besonderen Flusslandschaft. Wölfe sind seit gut zwei Jahren wieder in Deutschland einheimisch und werden streng geschützt. Leider findet nicht jeder in Deutschland das auch gut. Insbesondere Nutztiere müssen nun immer wieder Federn lassen. Und genau das ist die Redewendung dieser Woche – Federn lassen Die USA drängen weiter auf ein Abkommen mit Grönland 36 Länder gründen ein Sondertribunal zur Strafverfolgung von Wladimir Putin KI-Bots regieren neuen asiatischen Mikrostaat nach dem Vorbild historischer Führungspersönlichkeiten Bulgarien gewinnt zum ersten Mal den Eurovision Song Contest Der Spreewald Der Wolf in Deutschland: Abschießen oder schützen?

In this episode, Niall speaks with Boyd Varty, a wildlife tracker, storyteller, and author of the bestselling books “Cathedral of the Wild”, and “The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life”. Boyd grew up at Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa, where he learned the ancient art of tracking from master Shangaan trackers. In this conversation, they explore: — How a near-death experience at eighteen revealed a state of consciousness beyond fear — Why tracking animals can teach us how to track our own lives and find what we're truly looking for — The link between disconnection from nature and the search for meaning — Why transformation begins with saying, “I don't know, but I want to” — How to follow a sense of aliveness in the body as a guide for decisions And more. You can learn more about Boyd's work, retreats, and books at https://boydvarty.com/ and boydvarty.com/course-listing/track-your-life-masterclass. --- The wildlife and literacy activist Boyd Varty, author of the memoir Cathedral of the Wild, had an unconventional upbringing. Born to a family of conservationists, Boyd grew up on Londolozi Game Reserve in the South African wilderness, a place where man and nature strive for balance, where perils exist alongside wonders. Founded more than 90 years ago as a hunting ground, Londolozi was transformed into a nature reserve beginning in 1973 by Varty's father and uncle, visionaries of the restoration movement. But it wasn't just a sanctuary for the animals; it was also a place for ravaged land to flourish again and for the human spirit to be restored. When Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years of imprisonment, he came to the reserve to recover. Since childhood, Boyd shared his home with lions, leopards, snakes, and elephants and has spent his life in apprenticeship to the wisdom of nature. Boyd survived a harrowing black mamba encounter, a debilitating bout with malaria, even a vicious crocodile attack, but his biggest challenge was a personal crisis of purpose. As a university student, he studied psychology and ecology, supplementing his education by learning martial arts in Thailand, hiking through the jungles of the Amazon, and apprenticing to a renowned tracker from the Shangaan tribe deepening his intimate knowledge of the natural world. Boyd grew up speaking the local language and learning the true meaning of coexistence between people and with nature. Boyd continues to, like a tracker, follow unconventional pathways. He has worked intensively over the past 7 years in ceremonial spaces as an apprentice to a Peruvian shaman while generating his own system of coaching called “track your life” with draws lessons from the ancient art form of tracking to help people find more meaning, purpose and motivation. At the core of his work is the impulse of life towards healing, wholeness and wildness. He works in both the USA and South Africa to connect people to nature and to their own true inner nature. Boyd Varty is a major voice of the new consciousness. He engages audiences across the world on the subject of forging connections in ourselves, in our communities and with the earth. He speaks to those who long for a way of interaction both simpler and more profound than the way most of us live in the world today. Boyd has a psychology degree from the University of South Africa. He is a certified Master Life Coach, the author of two books and a TED speaker. Boyd has spent the last ten years refining the art of using wilderness as a place for deep introspection and personal transformation. Having taught his philosophy of “Tracking your Life” to companies and individuals all over the world he has been featured in the New York Times and NBC. --- Interview Links: — Boyd's website: http://boydvarty.com — Track Your Life Masterclass: https://boydvarty.com/course-listing/track-your-life-masterclass

Wir beginnen den ersten Teil des Programms mit einer Diskussion über die angespannten Gespräche zwischen den USA, Grönland und Dänemark über die Zukunft Grönlands. Unser nächstes Thema ist eine Vereinbarung zwischen 36 Ländern zur Einrichtung eines Sondertribunals in Den Haag, um den russischen Präsidenten Wladimir Putin wegen des Verbrechens der Aggression gegen die Ukraine strafrechtlich zu verfolgen. In unserem Wissenschaftsteil sprechen wir heute über einen von künstlicher Intelligenz regierten Mikrostaat. Dieser wird von einem Regierungsrat geführt, der aus KI-Versionen historischer Persönlichkeiten wie Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Mandela und Gandhi besteht. Und zum Schluss sprechen wir über das größte Musikevent Europas, den Eurovision Song Contest. Der Rest des Programms ist der deutschen Sprache und Kultur gewidmet. Die heutige Grammatiklektion konzentriert sich auf Superlatives as Adverbs. Landschaftlich hat Deutschland einiges zu bieten. Heute sprechen wir über den Spreewald, ein UNESCO-Biosphärenreservat mit einer ganz besonderen Flusslandschaft. Wölfe sind seit gut zwei Jahren wieder in Deutschland einheimisch und werden streng geschützt. Leider findet nicht jeder in Deutschland das auch gut. Insbesondere Nutztiere müssen nun immer wieder Federn lassen. Und genau das ist die Redewendung dieser Woche – Federn lassen Die USA drängen weiter auf ein Abkommen mit Grönland 36 Länder gründen ein Sondertribunal zur Strafverfolgung von Wladimir Putin KI-Bots regieren neuen asiatischen Mikrostaat nach dem Vorbild historischer Führungspersönlichkeiten Bulgarien gewinnt zum ersten Mal den Eurovision Song Contest Der Spreewald Der Wolf in Deutschland: Abschießen oder schützen?

Robotaxis are multiplying across American cities… But are consumers actually ready to trust them? Zoox CEO Aicha Evans joins Rapid Response to talk about the company's strategy as an Amazon subsidiary, its intensifying rivalry with Waymo, and why a new partnership with Uber could be the key to getting autonomous rides from novelty to scale. Evans also reveals why she recruits what she calls an “invisible army of rebels” inside Zoox, and what Marie Curie and Nelson Mandela have to do with leading through uncertainty.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robotaxis are multiplying across American cities… But are consumers actually ready to trust them? Zoox CEO Aicha Evans joins Rapid Response to talk about the company's strategy as an Amazon subsidiary, its intensifying rivalry with Waymo, and why a new partnership with Uber could be the key to getting autonomous rides from novelty to scale. Evans also reveals why she recruits what she calls an “invisible army of rebels” inside Zoox, and what Marie Curie and Nelson Mandela have to do with leading through uncertainty.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tulio De Oliveira explains the open public nomination process and says the award is symbolic rather than financial, coming with a medal whose first recipient was Nelson Mandela. He reflects on 30 years of outbreak work and stresses that early identification of pathogens and the development of diagnostics, therapies and vaccines save lives, especially in South Africa Webpage

Some of the greatest writings in history were written from prison—like Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail, John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and Nelson Mandela's Autobiography. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians is no different, but most people have never heard of it. Written from a Roman prison to a church he started in Philippi, Philippians is a short letter full of brilliant theology, no-nonsense wisdom, and tattoo-worthy one-liners that has sparked joy, resilience, humility, and more in the church ever since.

Episode Notes The Wedding and the Marriage: On Creative Devotion and the Gift of the Slow Burn What does it actually mean to be devoted to your work — not the version of it you imagined, but the version that wants to exist? In this deeply personal episode, Michael reflects on the six-year journey of writing Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection — and the humbling gap between the grand launch he envisioned and the initiation the universe had in store. Recorded live from Tulum, Mexico, just weeks after the book's release, this is a raw and honest meditation on ego, surrender, patience, and what it means to stay in the work when the fanfare doesn't come. What You'll Hear in This Episode: The moment Michael nearly folded after five years — and the four-month ultimatum that changed everything Why he moved to Austin, found the right environment, and finally cracked the book's structure The emotional experience of recording the audiobook and hearing his "composition" for the first time How a crypto portfolio hit by 100% China tariffs wiped out his marketing budget — and what he did next The difference between the wedding (the launch) and the marriage (the lifelong commitment to the work) Why he stopped chasing the bestseller list and started thinking like Ryan Holiday's perennial bestseller What Esther Perel's Mating in Captivity and Steven Pressfield's The War of Art teach us about the slow burn The Miles Davis principle: music is what lives in the space between the notes Nelson Mandela's Long Walk to Freedom as a model for creative endurance How the principles of Resonance — listening, devotion, releasing transactional expectation — apply to your creative life, not just your relationships Key Themes: Creative initiation and the fire that forges you Releasing egoic expectation vs. listening to what wants to live The gift of the slow burn and the perennial work Environment as a creative catalyst Dissonance vs. resonance in relationships — and in your work What vision fasts and initiatory rituals teach us about patience and preparation Quotes From This Episode: "It's not about the night of the wedding. It's going to be about the years of commitment in the marriage." "How can I listen to what wants to live — and become an instrument for that song?" "Music is what lives in the space between the notes." — Miles Davis "I wasn't positive how the ideas came together in the most poignant way. But I knew it was in there." Referenced in This Episode: Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection by Michael Trainer — available wherever books are sold The War of Art — Steven Pressfield Mating in Captivity — Esther Perel Long Walk to Freedom — Nelson Mandela The Ryan Holiday perennial bestseller framework Connect with Michael:

Nelson Mandela fue encarcelado en 1964. Pasó 27 años en prisión. Salió en 1990 y en 1994 se convirtió en el primer presidente negro de Sudáfrica. Treinta años entre la lucha y el fruto. Podría haberse rendido. No lo hizo. El fruto llegó, pero exigió una perseverancia que trascendía el resultado inmediato. La Escritura llama a no cansarse de hacer el bien, no porque sea fácil, sino porque el tiempo de la cosecha existe aunque aún no se vea. El cansancio espiritual rara vez llega de golpe; se acumula en la repetición de lo correcto cuando nadie lo nota. El antídoto no es más fuerza de voluntad, sino volver a la fuente. Dios renueva a quienes regresan a Él con honestidad. No abandones lo que Dios te llamó a sostener. La cosecha tiene su tiempo. La Biblia dice en Gálatas 6:9: “No nos cansemos, pues, de hacer bien; porque a su tiempo segaremos, si no desmayamos”. (RV1960).

What do documentary filmmaking, executive leadership, and Nelson Mandela have in common? According to Ingrid Gavshon — everything.This week on Shrinks Rap, Dr. James H. Bramson sits down with Ingrid Gavshon — leadership communications expert, executive coach, award-winning filmmaker, and faculty member at University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business — for a conversation about storytelling, human connection, and the kind of leadership people actually want to follow.Ingrid has spent her career helping leaders find their authentic voice — whether behind a camera, in a boardroom, or standing in front of a terrified MBA class trying not to die during a presentation. Drawing from her work producing a thirteen-part documentary series on Mandela, she shares the leadership qualities that made him transformational: presence, humility, deep listening, moral courage, and the ability to make people feel seen even in conflict.Together, Jim and Ingrid explore: • What modern leaders misunderstand about charisma• Why storytelling is more powerful than authority• How empathy changes workplace culture• The surprising overlap between filmmaking and executive coachingThey also discuss how Ingrid uses filmmaking techniques, experiential learning, and coaching to help aspiring leaders at Haas develop confidence, emotional intelligence, and authentic executive presence — without sounding like corporate robots reading from LinkedIn posts.Part leadership masterclass, part creative exploration, part value clarification for overachieving professionals, this episode asks a timely question:In a world full of noise, what does it mean to truly connect?Credits:River is High, Ticketless TravelerCarl Reisman, guitar, singer, and songwriterJenny Goodwine, vocalsJames Singleton, bassJohnny Vidocovich, drumsDave Easley, steel guitarProduced by Morgan Orion Reismanfor more information, carlreisman@gmail.comCopyright 2025WCMI networking group A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

Support Green and Red Podcast and get the latest at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast.In our latest, Scott talks with writer and Flotilla participant Zukiswa Wanner about the Global Salmud Flotilla. They talk about the detention, torture and deportation of two flotilla activists Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila. They also discussed her trip to the West Bank in early in 2023 , her experiences last October when she joined the flotilla bound for Gaza, her time on a boat and in an Israeli jail. And finally, they talked about South Africans joining the Israeli Occupation Forces and South African organizing against genocide and apartheid in Palestine.Guest Bio//Zukiswa Wanner (@zakiswa.wanner) is an award winning South African writer and journalist. Her latest book is Flotilla: A Journey of Conscience about her participation in the Gaza flotilla last year. In 2025, Wanner was among four South Africans – the others being Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela (grandson of Nelson Mandela), Reaaz Moolla and Dr Fatima Hendricks – sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSP) international maritime initiative with a mission to break the blockade of the Gaza Strip, who were detained by the Israeli special forces when the humanitarian fleet was intercepted on 1 October.She is now on the South African steering committee of the flotilla effort.  -----------------Outro// "Green and Red Blues" by MoodyLinks//

The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – Pain and suffering shape human experience through meaning, courage, and wisdom. Drawing on Nietzsche, Viktor Frankl, and Nelson Mandela, the discussion explores how hardship can deepen resilience, reveal purpose, and transform personal trials into spiritual growth, moral insight, and a stronger capacity to weather life's most difficult storms with hope...

Living the noble virtues of honesty, generosity, justice, understanding, compassion, forgiveness and civility never goes out of style. Decency is always hip. And showing the best of your humanity is definitely cool. No matter what industry you work in and what nation you live in, good things always unfold for great people. And building a character that expresses strong moral authority will always be a gorgeous way to amplify your impact. [Just ask MLK and Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa, Jesus and The Prophet Muhammad].My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

Some of the greatest writings in history were written from prison—like Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail, John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and Nelson Mandela's Autobiography. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians is no different, but most people have never heard of it. Written from a Roman prison to a church he started in Philippi, Philippians is a short letter full of brilliant theology, no-nonsense wisdom, and tattoo-worthy one-liners that has sparked joy, resilience, humility, and more in the church ever since.

Springhill HeroesWhen I was a wee buck growing up in Ballymurphy there was a river at the back of the houses across from our home place at the corner of Glenalina Road and Divismore Park. The river ran the length of our street and the length of Ballymurphy Road before exiting below the Whiterock Road and into the City Cemetery. From there it meanders down to and under the Falls Road beside the Bus Depot and onwards to the Bog Meadows. You can see it there to this day.  The stretch which used to border our street was long ago captured and incarcerated in a pipe below ground.Before then it was one of our favourite places to play. The Ordinance Survey maps name this rivulet as the Ballymurphy Stream.  I can't find its Irish name. It rises in the mountain and cuts under the Springfield Road beneath a very high arch just up from our street. It used to be at its widest at that point. Perfect for jumping. Swinging across on a rope. Falling in. Catching frogs. Plastic sandals were all the go. Perfect for walking on water.  Tiocfaidh ár láIt does not feel as if 45 years have passed since the death on 5 May 1981 of Bobby Sands on hunger strike. Bobby's death and that of his nine comrades changed so much in our struggle and opened up so many new opportunities that it is rightly viewed as a tipping point in recent Irish history.On Sunday former hunger striker Pat Sheehan MLA gave a wonderful speech at Bobby's statue in Twinbrook. The courage and heroism of the ten men who died and those who took part in the hunger strike, and of Michael Gaughan and Frank Stagg, are a huge part of our republican history.  But we should never lose sight of the fact that Bobby and his comrades in the H-Blocks and in Armagh Women's Prison were more than political prisoners. They were family members, friends, neighbours. Comrades. They were ordinary young men and women who enjoyed life.  Free Marwan BargoutiFreedom struggles across the globe have their heroes. Nelson Mandela, Che Guevara, Bobby Sands and in Palestine, Marwan Bargouti .Last September a mural celebrating Marwan's leadership and resistance to Israeli occupation and the oppression of the Palestinian people,was unveiled at the international wall on Bóthár na bhFál. Two weeks ago at the Ard Fheis I met with Marwan's son Arab. Since then we have spoken by zoom. His family and those, like me, who believe he should be released are fearful for his life. 

On 17 December 2014, United States president Barack Obama and the leader of Cuba, Raúl Castro, announced the normalisation of their countries' relations, ending 54 years of hostility.The announcement was a shock to most except a few trusted aides who had worked for 18 months to make it happen.Alejandro Castro, Raúl Castro's son, represented the Cuban side, while Ben Rhodes, Obama's speech writer, was sent by the US.Speaking to Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty in 2024, Ben explains how he and Alejandro found common ground whilst hashing out decades of bad blood.They eventually flew to Vatican City to officially commit to a new co-operative future.In 2017, President Donald Trump partially rolled back on the deal, tightening rules affecting travel and on sending funds to the Caribbean island nation.Ben says: “The US government made a liar out of me. I felt betrayed.”Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Barack Obama shakes hands with Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela's memorial service in 2013. Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)