Podcasts about Oslo

An American expat in Oslo shares some of the quirks and customs of life in his adopted home. Then, a wilderness and history author recounts what he found exploring four blank spots on the US map. And an ethnobotanist describes the healing properties of different kinds of herbs around the world — some of which might be growing in your own backyard. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Vor uns liegt der Fjord, hinter uns eine Weltmetropole mit Herz - Oslo ist einmalig. Seine Nähe zur riesigen Natur Norwegens, seine phantastische Restaurant- und Bar-Szene, seine coolen Parks und schönen Viertel, sein phantastisches Opernhaus und das Museum zu einem der wichtigsten Maler überhaupt: Edward Munch ("Der Schrei"). Ein Tag? Ein Wochenende? Ein ganzes Jahr? Alles können wir uns in dieser Stadt vorstellen. Die Wege sind kurz, alles ist zu Fuß machbar, und wenn es schneller gehen muss, gibt es ein perfektes Nahverkehrssystem. Hinzu kommt eine wirklich einmalige Kulinarik. Zwischen Street Food und Fine Dining bietet Oslo das Beste vom besten - inklusive nordischem Einfluss, regionaler Küche und ganz viel Charakter. Von Menschen, die eine Idee von Stadt Leben, die etwas in uns hinterlassen hat. Nur Oslo kann so sein. Kommt mit!–Unsere Werbepartner findet ihr hier.Kommt zu unserer LIVE-Show:11.4.2026 Mannheim (SWR Podcastfestival)Tickets gibt es HIER.Jetzt den exklusiven Newsletter abonnieren unter reisenreisen.infoMehr Reisen Reisen gibt es bei Instagram –Opernhaus OsloDas ikonische Opernhaus direkt am Wasser wirkt wie eine begehbare Landschaft aus weißem Stein. Man läuft über das Dach, schaut auf den Fjord und bekommt sofort ein Gefühl für die besondere Verbindung von Architektur und Natur in dieser Stadt.https://www.instagram.com/operaen_https://maps.google.com/?q=Oslo+Opera+HouseAker BryggeDas ehemalige Werftgelände ist heute eine lebendige Promenade mit Restaurants, Cafés und Blick aufs Wasser. Besonders abends entsteht hier eine entspannte Stimmung zwischen Stadtleben und Fjord.https://maps.google.com/?q=Aker+Brygge+OsloMunch MuseumEin modernes Museum direkt am Wasser, das sich ganz dem Werk von Edvard Munch widmet. Der Bau selbst ist schon ein Statement, innen verbindet sich Kunst mit einer besonderen Ruhe.https://www.instagram.com/munchmuseum/https://maps.google.com/?q=MUNCH+Museum+OsloVigeland ParkEin weitläufiger Park mit beeindruckenden Skulpturen, die menschliche Emotionen und Beziehungen darstellen. Ein Ort, an dem man sich treiben lassen kann und immer wieder neue Details entdeckt.https://maps.google.com/?q=Vigeland+Park+OsloBarcode ViertelModerne Architektur direkt am Wasser, geprägt von schmalen, unterschiedlich hohen Gebäuden. Ein spannender Kontrast zur ruhigen Natur rund um Oslo und ein Symbol für die Entwicklung der Stadt.https://maps.google.com/?q=Barcode+Oslo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eine Bibliothek als Attraktion? Eine Markthalle als coolster Orte des Kontinents? Ein Hafen in der Fjord-Welt Skandinaviens? Und dann noch dieser Moment, in dem man in einem monumentalen Gebäude auf einmal merkt: Hier passiert Weltgeschichte. Genau hier, im architektonisch überwältigenden Rathaus von Oslo wird der Friedensnobelpreis verliehen. Plus Kunst, plus Saunen auf dem offenen Wasser, Mega-Foto-Spots, Nähe zur Natur, eine Dining-Szene, die es in dieser Form nirgends sonst gibt, und immer noch dieses Gefühl: Dass es manchmal nur die großen Sehenswürdigkeiten sind, die bleiben, sondern auch dieses ganz besondere Gefühl, das eine Stadt einem gibt. Oslo, keine ist wie du!–Unsere Werbepartner findet ihr hier.Kommt zu unserer LIVE-Show:11.4.2026 Mannheim (SWR Podcastfestival)Tickets gibt es HIER.Jetzt den exklusiven Newsletter abonnieren unter reisenreisen.infoMehr Reisen Reisen gibt es bei Instagram –Deichman BjørvikaModerne Stadtbibliothek, die eher wie ein öffentlicher Treffpunkt funktioniert - offen, architektonisch spektakulär und überraschend lebendighttps://www.instagram.com/deichmanbjorvika/https://maps.google.com/?q=Deichman+Bjørvika+OsloAkrobaten BrückeFotogene Fußgängerbrücke mit verdrehter Architektur über den Gleisen - kurzer, aber lohnender Spothttps://maps.google.com/?q=Akrobaten+bridge+OsloBarcode DistrictModerne Skyline Oslos mit markanter Architektur - erinnert aus bestimmten Perspektiven an eine Mini-Version von Manhattanhttps://maps.google.com/?q=Barcode+OsloMathallen OsloLebendige Markthalle mit Foodständen, Restaurants und lokalen Produkten – ideal für ein entspanntes Wochenendehttps://www.instagram.com/mathallenoslo/https://maps.google.com/?q=Mathallen+OsloArakatakaModernes nordisches Restaurant mit Fokus auf regionale Zutaten und kreative Menüshttps://www.instagram.com/restarakataka/https://maps.google.com/?q=Arakataka+OsloOslo RathausMassives Backstein-Gebäude am Hafen - hier wird jährlich der Friedensnobelpreis verliehenhttps://maps.google.com/?q=Oslo+City+HallNobel Peace CenterMuseum rund um den Friedensnobelpreis mit starken Ausstellungen zu Frieden und globaler Politikhttps://www.instagram.com/nobelpeacecenter/https://maps.google.com/?q=Nobel+Peace+Center+OsloNationalmuseum OsloEines der wichtigsten Museen Skandinaviens mit Werken von Munch bis Monethttps://www.instagram.com/nasjonalmuseet/https://maps.google.com/?q=Nationalmuseum+OsloOslofjordPerfekter Ausgangspunkt für Bootstouren und Tagesausflüge in die norwegische Fjordlandschafthttps://maps.google.com/?q=Oslo+fjordKistefos Museum & The TwistAußergewöhnliche Architektur trifft Natur - spektakuläres Museumsgebäude in Form einer verdrehten Brückehttps://www.instagram.com/kistefos/https://maps.google.com/?q=Kistefos+MuseumAkershus FestungHistorische Festung mit Blick auf den Hafen und viel norwegischer Geschichtehttps://www.visitnorway.de/listings/festung-akershus/13184/https://maps.google.com/?q=Akershus+FortressFram MuseumMuseum rund um legendäre Polarexpeditionen mit originalen Expeditionsschiffenhttps://www.instagram.com/frammuseum/https://maps.google.com/?q=Fram+Museum+Oslo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens to the environment when the state enters previously self-governed villages in rural China? We explore this question in the Blang mountains in southwestern China, a region that was incorporated into the nascent people's republic of China from 1953 onwards, with immense consequences for Blang communities and ecologies. Our guest Daniel Mohseni Kabir Bäckström disentangles how the arrival of the state disrupted long-standing relations between Blang communities and the local mountain gods, making the land sick. And what Blang people can teach us about tackling the ongoing climate crisis. Daniel Mohseni Kabir Bäckström is a guest researcher at the Department of Culture, Religion, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Oslo. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is a social anthropologist working at the University of Oslo where he also heads the Centre for South Asian Democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

On 1 February 2001, at least 30,000 people rallied in Oslo after the murder of 15-year-old Benjamin Hermansen by neo-Nazis.It is thought to be Norway's first racially motivated killing.News reports said the rally saw the largest crowd in Oslo since the liberation of Norway in 1945.Benjamin's childhood friend, Luciana Parvaneh Zehi, tells Jen Dale about the march and the events leading up to it.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: Demonstration in Oslo. Credit: Sveinung Ystad/Shutterstock)

En hellig trio! Lisa Tønne tar med soloshowet sitt til Oslo, Kanonatan får Morten til å trykke på den lille pila inne på Insta og le høyt. Også må vi le pittelittegrann av Barbara Streisand på Oscar-utdelingen... Produsert av Ingrid Alice Mortensen.

Canada just lost 84,000 jobs. Goeasy blew up 57% in a day. And a former Prime Minister compared Bitcoin to Pokémon cards. Normal week.This episode covers the biggest Bitcoin hardware launches in years (COLDCARD Mk5 AND Jade Lightning — same week), the IRS form that forces crypto users to confess their entire history under oath, 20 million Bitcoin mined and what happens next, and more Canadian institutional collapse than we can comfortably fit in one show.

U.S. President Donald Trump has put out a call - asking other countries to send their navies to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claims, without evidence, to have effectively defeated Iran. Even as Iran maintains military dominance over the vital shipping route, and its military leaders continue to threaten American targets across the Middle East.Also: The skyrocketing price of oil was top of mind during Mark Carney's visit to Norway. The Prime Minister met with his Norwegian counterpart in Oslo today, where they discussed Arctic security, support for Ukraine, and what role the two countries can play in easing an energy crisis. And: In the face of immigration raids still happening in cities across the United States - some Mexicans living in the U.S. are choosing to self-deport. They're leaving the country voluntarily before they are arrested and deported. You'll hear about the pressure that is putting on some families. Plus: Injunction on al-Quds rally in Toronto rejected, Lori Idlout's riding reacts to her crossing the floor, The women behind Oscar nominated film 'Sinners', and more.

In this episode, panelists discuss Iran's current political climate, concerns for civilians on the ground, and how the country's rapidly evolving internal dynamics are shaping U.S. objectives as well as broader regional and international considerations.   Background Reading: In this article, International Affairs Fellow Sam Vigersky discusses the global economic disruption caused by the Iran war and its effects on existing humanitarian crises.    Host: Deborah Amos, Ferris Professor of Journalism in Residence, Princeton University; CFR Member   Guests: Elliott Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, Council on Foreign Relations   Mahmood Reza Amiry-Moghaddam, Professor, University of Oslo; Founder and Director, Iran Human Rights NGO   Mara Karlin, Professor of Practice, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies; Visiting Fellow, Brookings Institution; CFR Member   Ray Takeyh, Hasib J. Sabbagh Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies, Council on Foreign Relations   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter.   To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit it on our YouTube channel: Iran's Internal Dynamics and U.S. Objectives

Where in the world am I? In San Diego, talking about Thessoloniki Greece, Part 1 Welcome to the  Dr. Mary Travelbest Guide podcast. I returned from a 90-day journey around the world, and I'm excited to connect with fellow travelers and share experiences for world peace. Here is an FAQ about plane or train travel, Thessoloniki Greece, Part 1, and also about a health issue you don't want when you travel. Give a listen. I guide you to solo travel experiences to bring out your best. The FAQ is: If you could take a plane or a train, which would it be and why? Answer:  If I have the choice between a plane and a train, Most of the time… I choose the train. Now let's be practical. If the distance is extreme — say, cross-country or intercontinental — the plane wins on efficiency. At this stage of life, I value my energy. Six hours in the air may beat twenty hours of transfers. But when are both realistic options? Train. Here's why. First, the train allows me to arrive gently. There's no stripping down at security, no liquid anxiety, no rushing to a distant gate. I walk onto the train. I keep my water. I keep my dignity. That matters. Second, the scenery. At 50+, we understand that the journey is not separate from the destination. On a train, I see villages, farmland, people waiting on platforms, laundry on balconies. I watch life unfold. A plane gives me clouds. Third, ease of movement. I can stand up. Walk. Stretch. Visit the café car. Talk to someone if I choose — or not. For solo women, that flexibility feels empowering. Fourth, arrival point. Trains typically drop you in the center of town. Planes drop you 40 minutes away, followed by taxis, shuttles, and more logistics. Simplicity wins. Now — here's where I get skeptical of my own bias. If I'm exhausted… If connections are complicated… If safety or night travel becomes a concern…Going from Oslo to Bergen this past summer, we had a 7-hour delay, stranded in Voss due to the heated tracks. That was not unusual, I later learned. Side note: I did enjoy my time in Voss and learned to slow down. If I anticipate a delay like this, I will absolutely take the plane. Comfort and safety override romance. So my answer? If time is short and distance is long,,,,, fly. If time is flexible and distance is reasonable, take the train and let the world move past your window. At this stage of life, we're not just getting somewhere. We're experiencing how we get there. And that is the difference.   60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today  Confidence Challenge in Greece and on trains. If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves deeper into train travel while walking through the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with foreign-language communication tips. You can find the series at the link in the description.    See Book A for addressing this concern..  Find it on the website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a several-part series. Today's destination is Thessaloniki, Greece Part 1 of 2   Greece: my bucket list trip: Arrival, Ancient Echoes, and Modern Reality Welcome to my planned Step 5 travel — the kind where you don't just visit a place… you live inside it. This week and next week, I'm taking you to Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city — layered with Roman ruins, Byzantine churches, Jewish history, and modern-day contradictions.    

Today's episode is produced in partnership with the Global Challenges Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of global catastrophic risks and strengthening global governance to address them. Global Challenges Foundation's 2026 Global Catastrophic Risks report outlines five of the biggest risks facing humanity today, including catastrophic climate change, the topic of this episode. You can find this report at globalchallenges.org/gcr-2026.  Two of the authors of the chapter on catastrophic climate change are my guests today. Manjana Milkoreit is a researcher of earth systems governance at the University of Oslo. Eva Mineur is head of climate and sustainability at Global Challenges Foundation.  We kick off by discussing what we mean by catastrophic climate change and examining examples of this phenomenon already underway around the world, before turning to a longer conversation about how to strengthen international cooperation and global governance to prevent catastrophic climate change—and the catastrophe it would entail.  

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Squirrel's Surprise: Love, Laughter, and an Unexpected Proposal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-03-12-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde lagt sitt blomstrende teppe over Vigelandsparken i Oslo.En: Spring had spread its blooming carpet over Vigelandsparken in Oslo.No: Solstrålene lekte mellom trærne, og de nyutsprungne blomstene fylte luften med en svak duft av håp og ny begynnelse.En: The sunbeams played between the trees, and the newly blossomed flowers filled the air with a faint scent of hope and new beginnings.No: Fuglene kvitret, som om de skulle annonsere noe stort.En: The birds chirped as if they were announcing something grand.No: Sindre og Elin gikk hånd i hånd langs stiene.En: Sindre and Elin walked hand in hand along the paths.No: "Se, Sindre," sa Elin og pekte på en av de store skulpturene.En: "Look, Sindre," said Elin, pointing at one of the large sculptures.No: "Den er så vakker.En: "It's so beautiful."No: "Sindre nikket, men tankene hans var allerede i fremtiden.En: Sindre nodded, but his thoughts were already in the future.No: I lomma hadde han en liten boks som bar nøkkelen til deres fremtid sammen.En: In his pocket, he had a small box that carried the key to their future together.No: Han hadde planlagt øyeblikket i ukesvis.En: He had planned the moment for weeks.No: Her, i hjertet av parken blant skulpturene, skulle han fri til Elin.En: Here, in the heart of the park among the sculptures, he was going to propose to Elin.No: De satte seg på en benk nær fontenen.En: They sat down on a bench near the fountain.No: Sindre tok et dypt pust for å samle mot.En: Sindre took a deep breath to gather courage.No: Men da han skulle ta opp esken, skjedde noe uventet.En: But when he was about to take out the box, something unexpected happened.No: Med et raskt sveip stjal en ekorn hans engasjementring!En: With a swift swipe, a squirrel stole his engagement ring!No: Det lille dyret var raskt, og pilte oppover nærmeste tre mens det nøt sin dyrebare fange.En: The little creature was quick and scurried up the nearest tree, savoring its precious catch.No: "Sindre, hva skjer?En: "Sindre, what's happening?"No: " spurte Elin forbauset da hun så Sindres panikkslagne ansikt.En: asked Elin, surprised, when she saw Sindre's panic-stricken face.No: "Ikke noe, ikke noe," svarte Sindre litt for raskt.En: "Nothing, nothing," Sindre replied a little too quickly.No: Han prøvde å virke rolig mens tankene hans raste.En: He tried to appear calm while his thoughts raced.No: Han kunne ikke la et ekorn ødelegge dette.En: He couldn't let a squirrel ruin this.No: Så fikk han en idé.En: Then he had an idea.No: Han tok en håndfull nøtter fra jakken sin og la dem i en sti bortover plenen.En: He took a handful of nuts from his jacket and laid them in a trail across the lawn.No: Ekornet kikket nysgjerrig ned fra treet.En: The squirrel looked curiously down from the tree.No: "Elin, se på alt det flotte her!En: "Elin, look at all the beauty here!"No: " sa Sindre, og prøvde å avlede hennes oppmerksomhet mens han var på vei etter ekornet.En: said Sindre, trying to divert her attention while he went after the squirrel.No: Ekornet var ikke sent om å følge nøttene.En: The squirrel was quick to follow the nuts.No: Sindre gikk mot treet og holdt blikket sitt fast på den lille tyven.En: Sindre moved toward the tree, keeping his eyes fixed on the little thief.No: Han beveget seg forsiktig, som i en noe uryddig dans mellom trær og blomster.En: He moved carefully, like in a somewhat disorganized dance between trees and flowers.No: Idet ekornet var opptatt med nøtter, fikk Sindre tak i ringen.En: As the squirrel was busy with the nuts, Sindre got hold of the ring.No: Han pustet lettet ut, men skjønte at han måtte handle raskt før Elin fikk mistanke om noe.En: He breathed a sigh of relief but realized he had to act quickly before Elin suspected anything.No: Da han returnerte til Elin, var han litt bustet på håret og hadde grassstrå i jakken.En: When he returned to Elin, he was a bit tousled and had grass blades on his jacket.No: "Hva har du holdt på med?En: "What have you been up to?"No: " Elin så på ham med et oppgitt smil.En: Elin looked at him with an exasperated smile.No: Sindre falt ned på ett kne: "Elin, vil du gifte deg med meg?En: Sindre dropped to one knee: "Elin, will you marry me?"No: "Elin ble overrasket, men hun kunne ikke annet enn å smile strålende.En: Elin was surprised, but she couldn't help but to smile radiantly.No: Hun slo armene rundt Sindre.En: She threw her arms around Sindre.No: "Ja, selvfølgelig vil jeg det!En: "Yes, of course, I will!"No: "Ekornet observerte byen fra sitt trygge sted i treet.En: The squirrel observed the city from its safe perch in the tree.No: Det hadde blitt et øyeblikk fylt med kjærlighet, latter, og en rikelig porsjon uforutsigbarhet – akkurat som livet selv.En: It had become a moment filled with love, laughter, and a generous portion of unpredictability—just like life itself.No: Sindre skjønte at livet aldri ville bli perfekt etter planen, men i stedet fylt med spontane eventyr.En: Sindre realized that life would never be perfect according to plan, but instead filled with spontaneous adventures.No: Elin, på sin side, elsket ham enda mer for hans utholdenhet og evne til å takle selv de mest uventede situasjoner med humor.En: Elin, on her part, loved him even more for his persistence and ability to handle even the most unexpected situations with humor.No: Med en lettelse og nyvunnet selvtillit, forlot de to parken.En: With relief and newfound confidence, the two left the park.No: Våren virket varmere nå, fylt med lovende framtider og uforglemmelige minner.En: Spring seemed warmer now, filled with promising futures and unforgettable memories. Vocabulary Words:blooming: blomstrendecarpet: teppescent: duftbeginnings: begynnelsesculptures: skulpturenepocket: lommapropose: friengagement ring: engasjementringpanic-stricken: panikkslagnedivert: avledetrail: sticuriously: nysgjerrigdisorganized: uryddetousled: bustetexasperated: oppgittknee: kneradiantly: strålendeperch: stedgenerous: rikeligunpredictability: uforutsigbarhetfilled: fyltspontaneous: spontanepersistence: utholdenhetconfidence: selvtillitmemories: minnersunbeams: solstrålenegather courage: samle motsigh of relief: lettet utnoticed: mistankeadventures: eventyr

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for March 11, 2026. We start with a chilling “what-if” scenario that defense officials are now taking seriously: the possibility of weaponized drones launching from cargo ships just off the American coast. It’s the kind of modern warfare tactic that sounds like science fiction… but recent conflicts around the world prove it’s technologically possible. So how real is the threat, and how careful should we be before the media turns speculation into panic? From there, we break down three big stories you need to know before tomorrow. Washington State passes a new income tax on millionaires—and almost immediately a very famous billionaire announces he’s leaving. ExxonMobil decides after 144 years it’s done calling New Jersey home and is heading to Texas. And overseas, an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Oslo reminds us that tensions around the world can spill over in dangerous ways. We also dive into a fascinating conversation with American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson about the biggest “lies” we were told growing up—from the idea that the news is neutral to the promise that a college degree guarantees success. It turns into a honest discussion about work, purpose, and why helping others succeed may be the real key to getting ahead. In our Digging Deep segment, we look at a shocking investigation uncovering massive hospice fraud in Los Angeles—hundreds of suspicious companies, dozens registered in the same buildings, and billions in taxpayer dollars potentially at risk. It’s the kind of story that raises serious questions about oversight… and even more questions about how long it’s been happening. We also talk foreign policy and diplomacy as pressure mounts on Cuba’s struggling regime, and why the moment might finally be right for a historic shift in U.S.–Cuba relations. Meanwhile, late-night comedy shows reveal something telling about modern political culture—when the jokes about a war are aimed overwhelmingly at America instead of the regime that fuels terrorism. And we wrap up with a couple of bright spots: a police officer who ran toward danger to stop a would-be bombing in New York City, and a young pilot forced to land on a crowded highway whose life—and plane—were saved thanks to a quick-thinking truck driver who blocked traffic. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Astrid har spist bagel, og Isabelle har fått tilbake «spiriten» etter forrige ukes episode. Astrid overrasker Isabelle med sin reality-fortid, og at hun nå vil bli dog-walker. Oslo møter New York på sitt mest uforutsigbare. 8-)

//The Wire//2300Z March 9, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TERROR ATTACK STRIKES NEW YORK AS PROTESTERS TARGETED WITH IEDS. AMERICAN BOMBING OF IRAN CONTINUES AS IRANIAN DRONE STRIKES REGULARLY TARGET OIL INFRASTRUCTURE IN MIDDLE EAST.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: The war continues, with both American strikes on Tehran, and Iranian strikes on Tel Aviv continuing over the weekend. The American 'Shock and Awe' campaign continues day and night, with increasingly more substantial bombings taking place over the weekend. Iranian drone attacks continue as before, with several strikes of note being carried out over the weekend. As of this morning, the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the UAE is still on fire from last night's attacks. The BAPCO refinery in Bahrain was also struck again several times over the past few days, along with the desalination plant in Ma'ameer. The fuel point at Kuwait International Airport was also struck over the weekend, as civilian flights throughout Kuwait remain grounded until further notice due to Iranian targeting efforts.Strait of Hormuz: The impacts to shipping remain constant, with one commercial vessel reporting being struck by a drone in the Saudi port of Jubail on Saturday. This morning BAPCO declared a force majeure for their contracts, indicating that they are unable to meet the obligations of their contracts, due to the war impacting operations.Turkey: This morning Turkish authorities stated that another Iranian ballistic missile had been intercepted in their airspace. The missile was reportedly shot down by a US Navy vessel stationed in the eastern Med.Norway: An explosion was reported at the US Embassy in Oslo, as an unidentified assailant placed an IED at the entrance to the facility Saturday night. Norwegian officials have stated that the incident is being investigated as a possible terror attack, and photos of the suspect have been released, as the suspect remains at large. No further details have been provided on the composition of the suspected explosive device, however the investigation is ongoing.-HomeFront-New York: On Saturday, an anti-Islam protest outside of Mayor Mamdani's residence was attacked by counter protesters, which involved terrorists attacking demonstrators with IEDs. Initially, groups of protesters were separated by the NYPD: The group protesting against Mamdani (and against Islam in general) was separated from a group of counterprotesters by pedestrian barriers as is customary for events where protesters have a high likelihood of attacking each other. In this case, two of the counterprotesters arrived with IEDs, lit their fuses, and threw them over to the main protest group, targeting the small group of about a dozen anti-Islam protesters. Both of the IEDs that were thrown failed to detonate, as the impact with the ground extinguished the lit fuses. The suspects were immediately detained at the scene, and a search of the area revealed additional IEDs located in a parked vehicle adjacent to the event. The two suspects have been identified as Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both residents of Pennsylvania. More details are expected as the investigation continues.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: A bit of back story is needed to explain the context for how important the attack in New York City actually was. The protest that started everything was an "Americans Against Islamification" protest organized by Jake Lang, who has become infamous for going into Islamic strongholds, and holding protests that are intended to inflame tensions. This context may result in many people being tempted to roll their eyes and dismiss this attack due to the history of Lang's protests usually being rather theatrical. For instance, the day before the IED attack on his group he crashed a vigil to the Ayatollah, driving by the event in a Uhaul van with a go

In part two of our history of Iran and the Middle East, we move from the 1979 Iranian Revolution to the bombing of Tehran today. This is the story of how America's Cold War obsession with the Soviet Union mutated into something else entirely: the gradual Israelisation of U.S. policy in the region. Along the way we trace the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, America's backing of the Mujahideen, the rise of Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Iran-Iraq War, the Iran-Contra scandal, the Intifadas, Oslo, Netanyahu, Hamas, and the long collapse of any serious Palestinian settlement. What began as a struggle over oil, empire, and superpower rivalry became a different kind of conflict altogether, one driven by proxy wars, sectarian alliances, occupation, and political miscalculation. If part one explained how the West lost Iran, part two explains how the region was remade in the decades that followed, and how all of it leads directly to the crisis we are watching now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Panic to Peace: A Serendipitous Encounter in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-03-10-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en klar vårmorgen i Oslo.En: It was a clear spring morning in Oslo.No: Solen skinte over byen, og kirsebærtrærne ved Aker Brygge begynte å blomstre.En: The sun shone over the city, and the cherry trees at Aker Brygge began to blossom.No: Astrid, en filosofi student med en lidenskap for fredsstudier, hadde satt seg et mål for dagen: Hun skulle finne inspirasjon til sin avhandling på Nobels Fredssenter.En: Astrid, a philosophy student with a passion for peace studies, had set a goal for the day: She would find inspiration for her thesis at the Nobels Fredssenter (Nobel Peace Center).No: Inne i senteret var det en stille, men kraftfull atmosfære.En: Inside the center, there was a quiet but powerful atmosphere.No: Veggene var fylt med historier om Nobelprisvinnere som hadde gjort en forskjell i verden.En: The walls were filled with stories of Nobel Prize winners who had made a difference in the world.No: Astrid vandret fra utstilling til utstilling, men tankene hennes var opptatt av stresset og usikkerheten om fremtiden.En: Astrid wandered from exhibit to exhibit, but her thoughts were occupied with stress and uncertainty about the future.No: På en annen del av senteret var Sindre.En: In another part of the center was Sindre.No: Han var en medisinstudent, her for å ta en pause fra bøkene.En: He was a medical student, there to take a break from the books.No: Han hadde alltid vært fascinert av hvor mye én person kunne bety for verdensfred.En: He had always been fascinated by how much one person could mean to world peace.No: Mens Astrid leste om Malala og hennes kamp for utdanning, begynte hun å føle seg svimmel.En: While Astrid was reading about Malala and her fight for education, she began to feel dizzy.No: Hun følte en klam svette på panna og måtte støtte seg til en vegg.En: She felt a clammy sweat on her forehead and had to support herself against a wall.No: Hjertet banket raskere, og rommet begynte å snurre.En: Her heart was beating faster, and the room began to spin.No: Sindre så henne i øyekroken.En: Sindre saw her out of the corner of his eye.No: Han la merke til uroen hennes og gikk rolig bort.En: He noticed her distress and calmly approached.No: "Hei, går det bra?En: "Hey, are you okay?"No: " spurte han med en rolig stemme, som han hadde lært på skolen.En: he asked in a calm voice, like he had learned in school.No: Astrid prøvde å smile, men ordene satte seg fast.En: Astrid tried to smile, but the words got stuck.No: Plutselig mistet hun balansen og falt sakte til gulvet.En: Suddenly, she lost her balance and slowly fell to the floor.No: Panikken grep henne, men før hun visste ordet av det, var Sindre allerede ved hennes side.En: Panic gripped her, but before she knew it, Sindre was already by her side.No: Han holdt hodet hennes stødig og sjekket pulsen.En: He held her head steady and checked her pulse.No: "Bare slapp av, jeg er her for å hjelpe," sa han.En: "Just relax, I'm here to help," he said.No: Snart hjalp personalet Sindre med å flytte Astrid til en stol.En: Soon, the staff helped Sindre move Astrid to a chair.No: Etter noen dype åndedrag og et glass vann, begynte hun å føle seg bedre.En: After a few deep breaths and a glass of water, she began to feel better.No: "Tusen takk," sa Astrid mens hun grep om glasset.En: "Thank you so much," Astrid said as she held onto the glass.No: "Jeg tror stresset fikk overtaket.En: "I think the stress got the better of me."No: "Sindre nikket forståelsesfullt.En: Sindre nodded understandingly.No: "Vi alle har slike øyeblikk.En: "We all have those moments.No: Det viktigste er å ta vare på oss selv.En: The important thing is to take care of ourselves."No: "Etter den hendelsen bestemte Astrid seg for å ta grep om både stresset og fremtiden sin på en ny måte.En: After that incident, Astrid decided to tackle both the stress and her future in a new way.No: Hun innså at hun trengte å fokusere på sin mentale helse og finne balanse i livet.En: She realized she needed to focus on her mental health and find balance in her life.No: Sindre på sin side innså at det å hjelpe menneske i nød ga studiene hans en ny betydning.En: Sindre, for his part, realized that helping people in need gave his studies a new meaning.No: De to ble sittende og snakke lenge om livets utfordringer, drømmer, og ikke minst, fred.En: The two sat and talked for a long time about life's challenges, dreams, and, most importantly, peace.No: Som sola begynte å gå ned over Oslo, forlot Astrid og Sindre Nobels Fredssenter, begge inspirert og med nytt mot for de utfordringene som ventet dem.En: As the sun began to set over Oslo, Astrid and Sindre left the Nobels Fredssenter, both inspired and with renewed courage for the challenges ahead.No: På vei hjem innså Astrid at hun ikke bare hadde funnet inspirasjon til avhandlingen sin, men også en ny venn.En: On the way home, Astrid realized she had not only found inspiration for her thesis but also a new friend.No: Hun så mot den klare himmelen og følte seg lettere.En: She looked up at the clear sky and felt lighter.No: Fremtiden så plutselig lysere ut.En: Suddenly, the future seemed brighter. 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Vi spurte New Yorkere om de vet hvor Oslo er 8-)

Vom Party-Prinzen zum Gefangenen – Marius Borg Høiby steht in Oslo vor Gericht, ihm drohen mehrere Jahre Haft.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers two terror attacks linked to the widening war with Iran, including a bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo and an attempted IED attack against protesters and police in New York City.  Bryan then reports on new developments inside Iran, including discussions in Washington about deploying U.S. Special Forces to secure loose nuclear material, CIA efforts to recruit Iranian intelligence officers abroad, and the latest decisions from President Trump on whether Kurdish fighters should play a role in the war.  He also breaks down the escalating economic and geopolitical stakes, from soaring oil prices and possible operations against Iran's main oil export hub to China supplying chemicals for Iranian rockets, Russia sharing targeting intelligence with Tehran, and the growing risk of global economic shock.    "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Iran war escalation, Oslo US Embassy attack, NYC Islamist IED plot, US Special Forces Iran nuclear material, CIA recruiting Iranian spies, Kharg Island oil export hub, global oil shock 2026, China rocket fuel Iran, Russia intelligence Iran war, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Surrey couple tried claiming neighbours land with garden gnome US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, Norway police say Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager How Ive learned that certainty is the thing to really fear Singapore Frosted mirrors and dancers set off a fight over public space How the horror of the Dunblane school shooting changed Britain Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to join wars after weve already won Newspaper headlines Death of a monster and Blair rebukes Starmer PM is standing up for UK interests says Cooper after Trumps Iran criticism War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump is refusing to acknowledge the rising death toll of US troops in his Iran war or the severity he has done to the United States economy and to the economies of countries across the world.Then, on the rest of the menu, Ford has recalled 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues; a second NTSB member was fired without explanation by the Trump administration; and, California US Rep Darrell Issa retiring raises the stakes for the GOP holding House control.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Trump said to fuhgeddaboudit it when asked whether Russia was sharing intel with Iran to kill US soldiers; and, European countries are on high alert after bomb blasts near a Belgian synagogue and outside the US Embassy in Oslo over the weekend.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, Norway police say Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases How the horror of the Dunblane school shooting changed Britain Surrey couple tried claiming neighbours land with garden gnome Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to join wars after weve already won How Ive learned that certainty is the thing to really fear PM is standing up for UK interests says Cooper after Trumps Iran criticism Singapore Frosted mirrors and dancers set off a fight over public space Newspaper headlines Death of a monster and Blair rebukes Starmer

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Singapore Frosted mirrors and dancers set off a fight over public space Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager How Ive learned that certainty is the thing to really fear How the horror of the Dunblane school shooting changed Britain Newspaper headlines Death of a monster and Blair rebukes Starmer US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, Norway police say War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases Surrey couple tried claiming neighbours land with garden gnome PM is standing up for UK interests says Cooper after Trumps Iran criticism Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to join wars after weve already won

Oljeprisene skyter til værs på grunn av krigen mellom Iran, USA og Israel. Vi forklarer nyhetene til deg, i dag også om eksplosjonen ved den amerikanske ambassaden i Oslo, og om at Marius Borg Høiby har bedt om å bli løslatt fra varetekt.

Today on America in the MorningOil Prices Skyrocket As War Intensifies The Trump Administration maintains that the United States and Israel are winning war with Iran, but is leaving the door open to sending in ground forces to secure nuclear materials as Israel and the US continues to attack Iran's capabilities to wage war and develop nuclear weapons.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Russia In The Background There are serious questions being raised as to reports that Russia has gotten involved in the war with Iran, helping the Iranian government with logistics about US positions in the region, and providing Iran with information to help Tehran strike the US military.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports in an interview with the UK's Sky News, Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin confirmed his nation is backing Iran, a situation that the Trump administration is not at this time concerned about.   Gracie Mansion Explosive Device The FBI is launching a terrorism investigation after a homemade explosive device ignited outside the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on protests and counter-protests that ended in a number of arrests.   Incident At US Embassy In Norway There are terrorism concerns abroad after an explosion outside of the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway caused damage but no injuries.  The details from correspondent Mike Hempen.   Prank Leads To Teacher's Death There was tragedy in Georgia when a prank gone wrong left a teacher dead.  It happened in Gainesville, Georgia, when teenagers as a prank were throwing rolls of toilet paper in a tree in the front yard of Jason Hughes, a 40-year-old teacher at North Hall High School.    Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, acrid smoke filled the air in Tehran after the Israeli Air Force destroyed a fuel depot, setting it ablaze, as both the US and Israel began targeting Iranian infrastructure.  The US military confirmed a seventh service member has died from injuries they sustained during an Iranian attack at a facility in Saudi Arabia.  Iran dominated the Sunday TV news programs, as supporters and opponents predicted glory and doom, which came as Iran's leaders reportedly chose a new Supreme Leader.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   US-UK Trouble President Trump had choice words for the prime minister of Great Britain, saying we don't need people that join wars after we've already won since the UK had originally refused the US request to use British bases to attack Iran.  Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.   Trump's Next Target While word out of Florida is that President Trump could announce an economic deal with Cuba in the coming days, the president is predicting that the government of the island nation just 90 miles from Key West could fall in weeks as a lack of fuel and energy is decimating the Communist nation.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump says Cuba is the next country in the U.S. crosshairs.   Gas Prices Soaring Your eyes will not be deceiving you when you gas up today.  The price of a barrel of West Texas Crude oil was up 20 percent and surpassed $110 dollars overnight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kan kunstig intelligens bli et verktøy for bedre mental helse, uten å erstatte det menneskelige møtet? Dette er høyaktuelt, denne rollen teknologi og kunstig intelligens kan spille i fremtidens psykiske helse. Dagens gjest er psykologspesialist Sondre Risholm Liverød. Han er psykolog og spesialist i klinisk voksenpsykologi. Han jobber som terapeut og teamleder ved en poliklinikk for gruppepsykoterapi ved Sørlandet sykehus i Kristiansand. Han driver nettmagasinene WebPsykologen.no og Psykolog.com, som sikter på å formidle psykologi på en anvendelig måte gjennom artikler og videoforedrag. Han underviser i utviklingspsykologi ved Universitetet i Agder. Han jobber i skjæringspunktet mellom psykologi, teknologi og selvinnsikt, og har vært med på å utvikle en AI-basert samtalefunksjon som kan fungere som et rom for refleksjon og mental trening.Vi snakker om hva terapi egentlig er i sin kjerne, hva som virker helende i en terapeutisk prosess og hvor grensene går når teknologi blir en del av det mentale landskapet. Dette er ikke en samtale om å erstatte psykologer med teknologi. Det er en god prat om hvordan digitale verktøy kan gjøre selvrefleksjon, psykologisk innsikt og mental trening mer tilgjengelig i en tid hvor mange opplever stress, uro og indre press.Dette vil du høre mer om i episoden:Hva terapi egentlig er og hva som skaper reell endring.Om AI kan fungere som en digital samtalepartner for refleksjon.Hvor mye av psykisk helse handler om å tåle følelser, ikke fjerne dem.Stressrespons, nervesystem og hva som skjer når vi undertrykker følelser.Etiske dilemmaer ved bruk av AI i psykisk helse.Risikoen for ekkokamre og teknologiavhengighet.Hvordan fysisk trening har påvirkning på det psykiske.Personvern og trygghet i AI-baserte samtaler.Mikrodosering som behandling.Hvordan teknologi og terapeuter kan utfylle hverandre.Vi går også inn i biohacking-perspektivet på mental helse: hvordan biologi, nervesystem, søvn, lys, stress og livsstil påvirker psyken og om fremtidens psykologi i større grad vil integrere kropp og sinn.Du finner Sondre her: https://www.webpsykologen.noBøker: https://www.ark.no/forfattere/sondre-risholm-liverodTakk til vår samarbeidspartner:Oslo skinlab: Osloskinlab.no: rabattkode: BiohackingDesember @osloskinlabThe recipe: rabattkode: biohackinggirlsBoken vår BIOHACKING, - 21 uker på BESTSELGERLISTEN den finner du her: https://www.ark.noNysgjerrig på neste Biohacking Weekend 21 og 22 mars 2026? https://www.kongresspartner.no/no/biohacking-weekend-2026Redigering: Torgeir Johansen/Micdrop Media

Seventh American service member dies amid U.S. war with Iran; Police search for perpetrators after explosion damages entrance of U.S. Embassy in Oslo; Investigation underway after explosive thrown near NYC mayor's residence; and more on tonight's broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Police are are investigating an explosion at a U.S. embassy. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, we speak with the UAE’s diplomatic advisor. Plus: literature in Ukraine, we visit Oslo’s New Government Quarter and speak with Oliver Laxe, director of Oscar-nominated film ‘Sirât’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Winter's Grasp: A Gardener's Tale of Triumph in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-03-07-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Vårsolen skinte svakt over Oslo Botaniske Hage.En: The spring sun shone faintly over the Oslo Botaniske Hage.No: Selv om kulda fra vinteren fortsatt festet grepet, var luften full av forventning.En: Although the cold from winter still held its grip, the air was full of anticipation.No: I et hjørne av hagen sto Emil, en ung lærling med lysende ambisjoner.En: In a corner of the garden stood Emil, a young apprentice with bright ambitions.No: Han var ivrig etter å imponere Kari, den erfarne gartneren som holdt et skarpt øye med alle de unge.En: He was eager to impress Kari, the experienced gardener who kept a keen eye on all the young ones.No: Dette var hans sjanse til å sikre seg en fast stilling.En: This was his chance to secure a permanent position.No: Sander, hans venn og rival, jobbet iherdig ved siden av ham.En: Sander, his friend and rival, worked diligently beside him.No: De to utfordret hverandre konstant til å skape det beste utstillingsbedet de kunne, selv om det var få blomster å finne i denne sen vinteren.En: The two constantly challenged each other to create the best display bed they could, even though there were few flowers to be found in this late winter.No: Hver dag forvandlet de nært liggende blomsterbedene til en livlig arena av kreativt arbeid.En: Every day, they transformed the nearby flower beds into a lively arena of creative work.No: Emil stirret på plantene sine.En: Emil stared at his plants.No: "Hvordan kan jeg bringe farge hit?" mumlet han for seg selv.En: "How can I bring color here?" he muttered to himself.No: Kari hadde gitt ham frie tøyler, men vinteren gjorde det vanskelig å finne de rette plantene.En: Kari had given him free rein, but the winter made it difficult to find the right plants.No: Han bestemte seg for å bruke noen uvanlige arter, kaktuser og vintergrønne planter, for å legge til en uventet flair.En: He decided to use some unusual species, cacti and evergreen plants, to add an unexpected flair.No: Dagene gikk, og kvelden før utstillingen kom et plutselig værskifte.En: Days passed, and the evening before the exhibition, a sudden weather change occurred.No: Små haglkuler danset fra himmelen og truet alt Emil hadde jobbet med.En: Small hailstones danced from the sky, threatening everything Emil had worked on.No: Panikken truet med å ta over, men Emil visste hva han måtte gjøre.En: Panic threatened to take over, but Emil knew what he had to do.No: Han dekket plantene med gamle laken og tepper, hindret kulda fra å skade dem.En: He covered the plants with old sheets and blankets, preventing the cold from damaging them.No: Dagen etter, med morgentåkens opphør, ble hagen levende.En: The next day, with the morning mist clearing, the garden came alive.No: Kari og Sander vandret gjennom utstillingene.En: Kari and Sander wandered through the exhibits.No: Da de nådde Emils bed, stoppet de opp.En: When they reached Emil's bed, they stopped.No: Til tross for de kalde temperaturene, strålte små fargerike oaser mellom snøfnuggene.En: Despite the cold temperatures, small colorful oases shone between the snowflakes.No: Kari smilte, imponert over Emil sin evne til å tilpasse seg.En: Kari smiled, impressed by Emil's ability to adapt.No: "Dette var smart," sa hun.En: "This was smart," she said.No: "Du tenker som en sann gartner."En: "You think like a true gardener."No: Emil kjente en varme spre seg innvendig.En: Emil felt a warmth spread inside.No: Han hadde lært en viktig leksjon om tilpasningsevne og oppfinnsomhet.En: He had learned an important lesson about adaptability and ingenuity.No: På den måten hadde han ikke bare reddet plantene, men også vist sin verdi som en del av teamet.En: In doing so, he had not only saved the plants but also demonstrated his value as part of the team.No: Senere, på vei ut av hagen, møtte Emil blikket til Sander.En: Later, on his way out of the garden, Emil met Sander's gaze.No: Det vennskapelige smilet sa alt; en stolt respekt for det arbeidet begge hadde gjort.En: The friendly smile said it all; a proud respect for the work they both had done.No: Emil følte seg tryggere enn noensinne i rollen som gartner.En: Emil felt more confident than ever in his role as a gardener.No: Ikke bare hadde han sikret en plass i Kari sitt team, men han hadde også oppdaget sin egen styrke til å takle enhver utfordring som kom hans vei.En: Not only had he secured a place in Kari's team, but he had also discovered his own strength to tackle any challenge that came his way. Vocabulary Words:faintly: svaktanticipation: forventningapprentice: lærlingambitions: ambisjonerimpress: imponereexperienced: erfarnepermanent: fastposition: stillingdiligently: iherdigchallenged: utfordretdisplay bed: utstillingsbedettransformed: forvandletarena: arenacreative: kreativtspecies: artercacti: kaktuserevergreen: vintergrønneflair: flairhailstones: haglkulerthreatened: truetpanic: panikkensheets: lakenblankets: tepperpreventing: hindretmist: morgentåkensoases: oaseradaptability: tilpasningsevneingenuity: oppfinnsomhetsecured: sikretchallenge: utfordring

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Allergies and Artistry: Capturing Spring Through Teary Eyes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-03-07-23-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en klar morgen i Vigeland Park.En: It was a clear morning in Vigeland Park.No: Snøen fra vinteren trakk seg tilbake, og trærne begynte å vise hint av vår med små, grønne knopper og noen forsiktige blomster.En: The snow from winter was retreating, and the trees began to show hints of spring with small green buds and some cautious flowers.No: Lars sto med kameraet sitt i hendene.En: Lars stood with his camera in his hands.No: Han var klar til å fange øyeblikket da Oslo våknet fra sin dvale.En: He was ready to capture the moment when Oslo awoke from its slumber.No: Greta og Jonas var hans trofaste følgesvenner, alltid sammen med Lars når han trengte dem.En: Greta and Jonas were his faithful companions, always with Lars when he needed them.No: De visste hvor viktig dette var for ham.En: They knew how important this was for him.No: Men det var en utfordring.En: But it was a challenge.No: Lars hadde vårallergi.En: Lars had spring allergies.No: Nesen klødde, øynene rant, og han nøs ustanselig.En: His nose itched, his eyes watered, and he sneezed incessantly.No: En dårlig kombinasjon når man prøver å fange et perfekt motiv.En: Not a great combination when trying to capture a perfect scene.No: "Denne gangen må jeg klare det," sa Lars til seg selv, mens han stusset ved en stor skulptur.En: "This time I must succeed," Lars said to himself as he paused by a large sculpture.No: Lysstrålene fra den gryende solen danset på marmoren og skapte et vakkert spill.En: The rays of the rising sun danced on the marble, creating a beautiful play.No: Dette var øyeblikket han hadde ventet på.En: This was the moment he had been waiting for.No: Han løftet kameraet og satte innstillingene for det perfekte bildet.En: He raised the camera and set the settings for the perfect picture.No: Som han fokuserte og ventet på det rette lyset, kjente han den kriblende følelsen i nesen.En: As he focused and waited for the right light, he felt the tingling sensation in his nose.No: Ikke nå, tenkte han, mens han kjempet imot en kraftig nys.En: Not now, he thought, as he fought against a powerful sneeze.No: Greta så bekymret på ham.En: Greta looked at him with concern.No: "Kanskje vi skal ta en pause?En: "Maybe we should take a break?"No: " foreslo hun forsiktig.En: she suggested gently.No: Men Lars ristet på hodet.En: But Lars shook his head.No: Dette var viktig.En: This was important.No: Med et dypt pust skjøt han bildet akkurat idet han merket en intens trang til å nyse.En: With a deep breath, he snapped the picture just as he felt an intense urge to sneeze.No: Ørene hans fyltes med støyen fra sitt eget nys rett etterpå, og han fryktet det verste.En: His ears filled with the noise of his own sneeze right afterward, and he feared the worst.No: Hadde han ruinert alt?En: Had he ruined everything?No: Han trakk seg tilbake fra kameraet, holdt pusten og gikk gjennom bildene.En: He stepped back from the camera, held his breath, and went through the pictures.No: Der, imellom flere utydelige skudd, fantes det ett.En: There, among several blurry shots, there was one.No: Det perfekte bildet.En: The perfect picture.No: Vårsolen skinte gjennom grenene, og hvert blad var klart.En: The spring sun shone through the branches, and every leaf was clear.No: Dette var ikke bare et bilde, men en historie om utfordringene han hadde overvunnet.En: This was not just a picture but a story of the challenges he had overcome.No: Lars smilte.En: Lars smiled.No: Han visste nå at perfeksjon ikke alltid var målet, men reisen, øyeblikket og ufullkommenhetene som gjorde hans verk spesielt.En: He now knew that perfection was not always the goal, but the journey, the moment, and the imperfections that made his work special.No: Kanskje ikke den dekorerte parkens skjønnhet, men hans egen utholdenhet, som egentlig var dagens mest betydningsfulle fangst.En: Perhaps not the decorated park's beauty, but his own perseverance, was actually the day's most significant capture.No: Hans allergiholdte pust hadde vært prisen på veien til en ny forståelse.En: His allergy-induced breath had been the price on the path to a new understanding. Vocabulary Words:retreating: trakk seg tilbakehints: hintbuds: knopperslumber: dvalefaithful: trofastecompanions: følgesvennerallergies: allergiitched: kløddeincessantly: ustanseligcombination: kombinasjonsucceed: klarepaused: stussetsculpture: skulpturrays: lysstrålenetingling: kriblendeconcern: bekymreturged: trangruined: ruinertblurry: utydeligeperseverance: utholdenhetdecorated: dekorertesignificant: betydningsfullecapture: fangstinduced: allergiholdtemarble: marmorenfocus: fokuserefelt: merketstepped back: trakk seg tilbakesignificant: betydningsfulleunderstanding: forståelse

Daniyal Mueenuddin grew up in two vastly different worlds. As a child, he lived with his paternal relatives in Lahore, Pakistan. As a teenager, he spent summers on his maternal family's farm in Elroy, Wis. A product of both of those worlds, Mueenuddin sees himself as a translator of sorts. He intimately knows both U.S. and Pakistani culture — particularly the more rural, faintly feudal villages in southern Pakistan, where he now farms. He knows the distinctives and the overlaps between East and West, between rich and poor, between scarcity and comfort. He's channeled all of his knowledge into his new novel. Set largely in rural Pakistan, “This is Where the Serpent Lives” tells four interwoven stories that contrast the lives of servants desperate to escape their class, and the wealthy, Westernized elites who employ them. This week on Big Books and Bold Ideas, Kerri Miller talks with Mueenuddin about how his disparate childhood environments shaped his writing, what it's like to constantly code-switch as he travels between his farm in Pakistan and his current home in Oslo, and why the class system survives the fading of Pakistani feudalism. Guest: Daniyel Mueenuddin's first book, a collection of stories titled “In Other Rooms, Other Wonders” was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. His new book — his first novel — is “This is Where the Serpent Lives.” Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.

How do the inhabitants of the Indian city of Mumbai navigate political signs and representations? What is the significance of crowds and mass mobilization to popular politics, and what lessons does the politics of Mumbai hold for Indian democracy at the current conjuncture? These questions are at the heart of Lisa Björkman's Drama of Democracy: Political Representation in Mumbai (U Minnesota Press, 2025), that analyses questions of representation, populism, and political communication and organizing. In this episode, Björkman joins Kenneth Bo Nielsen for a discussion of the book, and on the intricate ways in which Mumbaikars from all walks of life assess political performances and real-life politicians, endlessly discussing and debating possible meanings of words and images, cash and crowds, flyers and flowers. Lisa Björkman is an anthropologist working at the University of Louisville, and a senior research fellow at the Max Planck Institute. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an anthropologist working at the University of Oslo where he also directs the Centre for South Asian Democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

For more than 15 years, Of Norway has been the joint project of Vegard “Lil' Wolf” Dyvik and Christian Steenstrup. Emerging from Oslo's fertile underground, the duo have developed a sound that sits somewhere between house, electro, techno and dub, often coloured by darker textures and leftfield influences. Their productions move comfortably between warm, hypnotic grooves and colder, more atmospheric terrain, drawing on everything from disco and electro to industrial and experimental sounds. Their most recent release on Last Night On Earth alongside Sentre, encapsulates their sound: fun, care-free dance music that never takes itself too serious. That ability to produce a variegated sound has seen their music picked up by DJs across a wide spectrum, with support from Dixon to Sasha to Timo Maas and more. On this Balance Selections mix, the duo stay true to form with a playful one-hour session. Featuring tracks from Eden Burns, Mark Henning, Tata Box Inhibitors and more, the mix connects classic and contemporary cuts with an ease that never feels forced. @of-norway Tracklisting & interview: balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-360-of-norway ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Serendipitous Encounter at Vigeland: Art, Life, and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-03-06-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vigeland Park lå stille under det bleke vinterlyset i Oslo.En: Vigeland Park lay quiet under the pale winter light in Oslo.No: Snø dekket bakken, og skulpturene stod som sterke voktere blant de nakne trærne.En: Snow covered the ground, and the sculptures stood as strong guardians among the bare trees.No: Himmelen var grå, og kulden nippet forsiktig til alles kinn.En: The sky was gray, and the cold gently nipped at everyone's cheeks.No: Sigrid gikk langs stiene, tapt i sine egne tanker.En: Sigrid walked along the paths, lost in her own thoughts.No: Hun trengte inspirasjon til et nytt kunstverk.En: She needed inspiration for a new artwork.No: Noe unikt.En: Something unique.No: Noe som kunne fange essensen av livet.En: Something that could capture the essence of life.No: Ikke langt unna befant Eirik seg.En: Not far away was Eirik.No: Han hadde nettopp flyttet til Oslo.En: He had just moved to Oslo.No: Byen var ny, stor, og litt ensom.En: The city was new, large, and a bit lonely.No: Han ønsket å knytte bånd til kulturen her, navigere gjennom det som til å begynne med virket som ukjent terreng.En: He wanted to connect with the culture here, navigate through what initially seemed like unknown terrain.No: Vigeland Park hadde vært et naturlig sted å begynne.En: Vigeland Park had been a natural place to start.No: Han beundret skulpturene, deres kraft og uttrykk, men følte seg litt usikker på hvordan han skulle tolke dem.En: He admired the sculptures, their power and expression, but felt a bit unsure how to interpret them.No: Plutselig, mens de begge var i sine egne tanker, støttede Sigrid og Eirik borti hverandre.En: Suddenly, while they were both in their own thoughts, Sigrid and Eirik bumped into each other.No: Sigrid mumlet en unnskyldning og så opp, møtte Eiriks nysgjerrige blikk.En: Sigrid mumbled an apology and looked up, meeting Eirik's curious gaze.No: "Det er så mye å se her," sa Eirik, litt nølende, men med en svak interesse i stemmen.En: "There's so much to see here," said Eirik, a bit hesitant, but with a slight interest in his voice.No: "Ja," svarte Sigrid, overrasket over eget mot til å svare.En: "Yes," Sigrid replied, surprised by her own courage to respond.No: Hun så på Eirik og merket hans genuine interesse.En: She looked at Eirik and noticed his genuine interest.No: "Kunst kan være mektig," la hun til.En: "Art can be powerful," she added.No: De begynte å snakke, forsiktig i starten, men så var et tema de begge interesserte seg for funnet – kunstens rolle i menneskers liv.En: They began to talk, cautiously at first, but then a topic they both were interested in was found – the role of art in people's lives.No: Sigrid så en sjanse til å dele sine tanker, noe hun sjelden gjorde med fremmede.En: Sigrid saw a chance to share her thoughts, something she rarely did with strangers.No: Eirik lyttet, fascinert og takknemlig for selskapet.En: Eirik listened, fascinated and grateful for the company.No: Snart spurte han, nesten uten å tenke: "Skal vi ta en kaffe?En: Soon he asked, almost without thinking: "Shall we grab a coffee?No: Snakke mer om dette?En: Talk more about this?"No: "Sigrid nølte et øyeblikk, men noe ved Eirik gjorde henne trygg.En: Sigrid hesitated for a moment, but something about Eirik made her feel secure.No: "Ja, gjerne," sa hun, med en liten, men ekte glød av entusiasme.En: "Yes, I'd love to," she said, with a small but genuine glow of enthusiasm.No: De gikk til en liten kafé i nærheten.En: They went to a small café nearby.No: Varme kopper kaffe fikk dem til å føle seg mer komfortable.En: Warm cups of coffee made them feel more comfortable.No: Der, under vinterhimlens grå teppe, delte de historier og drømmer.En: There, under the winter sky's gray blanket, they shared stories and dreams.No: Sigrid fortalte om ønsket om å forstå menneskets mangefasetterte natur gjennom skulpturene sine.En: Sigrid spoke about her desire to understand the multifaceted nature of humanity through her sculptures.No: Eirik snakket om flyttingen, ønsket om å oppleve Oslos kultur og livet her.En: Eirik talked about his move, his wish to experience Oslo's culture and life here.No: Kaffen ble til lange samtaler, og begge følte seg etter hvert bundet i en ny, men lovende vennskap.En: The coffee turned into long conversations, and both eventually felt connected in a new, promising friendship.No: Eirik tilbød å vise Sigrid sine perspektiver som ingeniør, hvordan han så verden.En: Eirik offered to show Sigrid his perspectives as an engineer, how he saw the world.No: Sigrid, på sin side, lovet å introdusere Eirik til flere kunstnere og gallerier i byen.En: Sigrid, in turn, promised to introduce Eirik to more artists and galleries in the city.No: De skiltes den ettermiddagen med et løfte.En: They parted that afternoon with a promise.No: Et løfte om å møtes igjen.En: A promise to meet again.No: Utforske mer, dele mer.En: To explore more, share more.No: Vigeland Park, med sin snø og skulpturer, hadde vært starten på noe nytt for dem begge.En: Vigeland Park, with its snow and sculptures, had been the start of something new for both of them.No: Sigrid kjente allerede inspirasjonen sildre tilbake, og Eirik følte seg litt mindre alene i den store, fremmede byen.En: Sigrid already felt the inspiration trickling back, and Eirik felt a bit less alone in the large, unfamiliar city.No: De hadde funnet en venn i hverandre, en som forsto og kunne støtte, selv i ulikhetene deres.En: They had found a friend in each other, one who understood and could support, even in their differences.No: Det var starten på en reise – en reise som skulle vise at livet i Oslo kunne være både inspirerende og meningsfylt.En: It was the beginning of a journey – a journey that would show that life in Oslo could be both inspiring and meaningful. Vocabulary Words:pale: blekenipped: nippetmultifaceted: mangefasettertegazed: blikkhesitant: nølendegenuine: ekteperspective: perspektiverfacilitated: gjort det mulignavigate: navigereterrain: terrengguardians: voktereinterpret: tolketrickling: sildreessence: essensenprompting: forårsaketuncertain: usikkercautiously: forsiktighesitated: nølteglow: glødsculpture: skulpturenefascinated: fascinertpromise: løfteadmirable: beundringsverdiglonely: ensomunique: uniktcapture: fangeconnect: knytte båndnature: naturoffer: tilbødsupport: støtte

How do the inhabitants of the Indian city of Mumbai navigate political signs and representations? What is the significance of crowds and mass mobilization to popular politics, and what lessons does the politics of Mumbai hold for Indian democracy at the current conjuncture? These questions are at the heart of Lisa Björkman's Drama of Democracy: Political Representation in Mumbai (U Minnesota Press, 2025), that analyses questions of representation, populism, and political communication and organizing. In this episode, Björkman joins Kenneth Bo Nielsen for a discussion of the book, and on the intricate ways in which Mumbaikars from all walks of life assess political performances and real-life politicians, endlessly discussing and debating possible meanings of words and images, cash and crowds, flyers and flowers. Lisa Björkman is an anthropologist working at the University of Louisville, and a senior research fellow at the Max Planck Institute. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an anthropologist working at the University of Oslo where he also directs the Centre for South Asian Democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Islands regjering vil ha folkeavstemning om EU-medlemskap. Donald Trump sparket Kristi Noem. Deler av Oslo-arkivene er funnet i kjelleren hos Terje Rød-Larsen, og øresgjester i dag: Per Olav Ødegård og Ayesha Wolasmal. Med Anders Giæver, Hanne Skartveit, Hans Petter Sjøli. Produsent Simon Lynau og Magne Antonsen. Ansvarlig redaktør Gard Steiro. Kontakt redaksjonen på giaeveroggjengen@vg.no. Giæver & gjengen gir deg de viktigste nyhetene hver dag på drøye 20 minutter når du skal hjem fra jobb. Hør «Mediebobler» hver lørdag om feilene pressen gjør og dilemmaer VG står i. Alltid på Podme.

How do the inhabitants of the Indian city of Mumbai navigate political signs and representations? What is the significance of crowds and mass mobilization to popular politics, and what lessons does the politics of Mumbai hold for Indian democracy at the current conjuncture? These questions are at the heart of Lisa Björkman's Drama of Democracy: Political Representation in Mumbai (U Minnesota Press, 2025), that analyses questions of representation, populism, and political communication and organizing. In this episode, Björkman joins Kenneth Bo Nielsen for a discussion of the book, and on the intricate ways in which Mumbaikars from all walks of life assess political performances and real-life politicians, endlessly discussing and debating possible meanings of words and images, cash and crowds, flyers and flowers. Lisa Björkman is an anthropologist working at the University of Louisville, and a senior research fellow at the Max Planck Institute. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an anthropologist working at the University of Oslo where he also directs the Centre for South Asian Democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

We visit Oslo to see the New Government Quarter, which has transformed the site of the city’s 2011 terrorist attacks into an open, civic space. Then: we explore the new Louise Tower on Brussels’s iconic Avenue Louise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 03 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyRENAULT CHIEF ATTACKS "FAKE" PHEVS, EYES RANGE EXTENDERSRenault CEO François Provost has condemned short-range plug-in hybrids from German and Chinese manufacturers as "fake PHEVs" that discourage regular charging and undermine consumer and regulatory confidence in electrified vehicles. Renault is exploring range-extender EV (EREV) technology for its next-generation electric platform — underpinning models like the Scenic successor — where a combustion engine acts only as a generator for trips up to 1,000km, and Provost is pushing for EREVs to be explicitly permitted for sale in the EU and UK beyond the 2035 all-BEV mandate.NORWAY'S EV SHARE RECOVERS AND HITS 98%Norway registered 7,272 new passenger cars in February 2026, with BEVs accounting for 7,127 of them — a 98.01% market share — as the market began to stabilise after a turbulent end to 2025 driven by expiring VAT exemptions. 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Interview with  Steve Wynn of the Dream Syndicate. Steve Wynn is a singer, musician and songwriter. He led the band the Dream Syndicate from 1981 to 1989 in Los Angeles, afterward began a solo career, and then reformed the Dream Syndicate in 2001     Steve's info : (links to Medicine Show release ) https://www.stevewynn.net/dream_syndicate_medicine_show.php.   Steve's Bio: Steve Wynn was born in Santa Monica, California in 1960 and got his first guitar (a nylon-string acoustic) when he was nine, shortly after which he wrote his first song "Sing My Blues". He formed his first band "The Light Bulbs" that same year and the band made the circuit of parties and school functions; the band's oldest member was ten years old. By the time he was 13, Wynn had played in bands with such colorful names as Purple Passion and Sudden Death Overtime, alternating between his own early originals and songs by Neil Young, The Rolling Stones and The Who. In the years that followed, Wynn found himself sidetracked by a strong desire to become a sportswriter. Abandoning his electric guitar for a notepad, pen and typewriter Wynn found himself on the other side of the interview, speaking to football, basketball and baseball players and dreaming of one day seeing his name on the masthead of Sports Illustrated. During his high school years, Wynn entertained notions of becoming a sportswriter but the excitement and immediacy of the punk rock explosion of 1977 brought him back into the world of songwriting and performing. He found himself writing and playing guitar for UC Davis (near Sacramento) New Wave pioneers "Suspects", a band for whom Wynn wrote over 100 songs, none of which he has performed since. A move back to Los Angeles with Suspects lead singer Kendra Smith was the first step towards the formation of The Dream Syndicate, the band with whom Wynn would gain national and eventually international acclaim. The Dream Syndicate played together for the first time in December 1981 and within three weeks had recorded its self-titled first EP. The record was released in April 1982 and followed six months later by the band's debut album "The Days of Wine and Roses", an album which fans and critics alike still consider one of the best and most important rock albums of all time. Those early years are represented here by "When You Smile" and "That's What You Always Say," songs which have been covered, respectively, by Concrete Blonde and Luna. The band was almost immediately signed by A&M Records for whom it recorded the landmark "Medicine Show" (the title song opens this compilation), a record that was recently named one of the 40 best rock albums of all time by the London Guardian and whose songs have been covered by REM and The Black Crowes among many others. Several years of worldwide touring (including several trips to Europe and Japan and Australia) followed before the band broke up at the end of 1988. Wynn has said "As proud as I was of The Dream Syndicate, our music and our accomplishments I felt we had reached our peak and everything that followed would have been a disappointment. I wanted to be a band that broke up while we were still doing our best work." In 1990 Wynn came back with his first solo offering "Kerosene Man," an album of incredible diversity that showed Wynn's enormous growth as a songwriter and record-maker. The songs "Carolyn" and "Tears Won't Help" were among the most-played songs that year on Modern Rock radio stations and his video for "Carolyn" was in regular rotation on MTV for six weeks. The follow-up "Dazzling Display" was Wynn's most elaborate production to date, a dizzying synthesis of the best rock music of the previous 30 years featuring the talents of, among others, REM's Peter Buck, Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano and members of The Bangles, The Turtles and the touring bands of Lou Reed and Tracy Chapman. A four-day writing vacation in Richmond, Virginia with the House of Freaks' Bryan Harvey turned into the side-project supergroup Gutterball who released two albums, garnered overwhelming press response and built a frenetic cult following; the Black Crowes took the band out as its opening act even before the first Gutterball record was released. Not one to stand still, Wynn followed the success of Gutterball with the more introspective "Fluorescent", an album whose single "Carelessly" picked up heavy radio play throughout the US and Europe. In 1994, Wynn moved to New York City. He harnessed the excitement and energy of his new home in his record "Melting in the Dark". The two albums that followed,"Sweetness and Light" and "My Midnight", found Wynn settling into the sound that would define the next phase of his solo career. In 2001, Steve went to Tucson and recorded the double album "Here Come the Miracles" which was released to overwhelming critical acclaim. The album was seen as a stunning comeback and appeared on many year-end critics' surveys along with winning Best Alternative Rock Album by the American Federation of Independent Music. The album was followed by "Static Transmission" and "...tick...tick...tick", both also recorded in Tucson with his new backing unit "The Miracle 3" and which were viewed as part of a "Desert Trilogy" that is seen by many as the best work of his career. But Wynn has never been one to settle into an easy or predictable groove. Since the last of the desert trilogy he has recorded "Cast Iron Soul", a new Danny & Dusty album with Green On Red's Dan Stuart, joined forces with his wife and drummer Linda Pitmon and legendary Spanish producer Paco Loco to concoct the twisted pop side project "Smack Dab", and collaborated with the Walkabouts' Chris Eckman in Slovenia on the lush and lavish "Crossing Dragon Bridge", a record that made up a tandem of new releases in 2008 with "The Baseball Project", a baseball song cycle collaboration with Pitmon and also Scott McCaughey and Peter Buck of REM and the Minus 5. In the midst of such a prolific recording career, Wynn has still found time to average over 100 shows a year all over the world. He has found himself as welcome in Rome, Oslo, Athens, Brussels, London and Madrid as he has in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago and Boston. And for the devoted fans he has made in these and many other cities, his extensive discography of music reflects the consensus among fans: that Steve Wynn is one of the most adventurous, accomplished and exciting songwriters of the last few decades. If all of this is still news to you, just put on this cd and get ready to join the legions of people who have enjoyed Wynn's dazzling display of songs over the last 25 years.  

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