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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Autumn Reflections: Finding Strength in Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en solfylt høstdag i Oslo.En: It was a sunny autumn day in Oslo.No: Fargene i Botanisk Hage var sterke; rød, gul og oransje blader danset i vinden.En: The colors in Botanisk Hage were vivid; red, yellow, and orange leaves danced in the wind.No: En liten kafé lå i hjørnet av hagen.En: A small café lay in the corner of the garden.No: Inne var det varmt og hyggelig, lukten av nytraktet kaffe fyllte rommet.En: Inside, it was warm and cozy, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.No: Eirik satt ved et bord ved vinduet.En: Eirik sat by a window table.No: Han så ut på trærne og tenkte.En: He looked out at the trees and thought.No: Han hadde hatt en vanskelig tid etter operasjonen.En: He had had a tough time after the surgery.No: Selv om smerten var mindre nå, var følelsene fortsatt kaotiske.En: Even though the pain was less now, his emotions were still chaotic.No: Han var usikker på hvordan han skulle gå videre.En: He wasn't sure how to move forward.No: For første gang på måneder skulle han møte sine gamle venner, Solveig og Karin.En: For the first time in months, he was going to meet his old friends, Solveig and Karin.No: Døra til kafeen åpnet seg, og en kald vind sveipet inn.En: The door of the café opened, and a cold wind swept in.No: Solveig kom først, smilende og med en kopp te til Eirik.En: Solveig came first, smiling and with a cup of tea for Eirik.No: "Hei, Eirik! Hvordan har du det?" sa hun med en mild stemme.En: "Hi, Eirik! How are you?" she said with a gentle voice.No: Eirik trakk på skuldrene.En: Eirik shrugged.No: "Det går greit," svarte han, men Solveig så på ham med et blikk som sa at hun visste bedre.En: "I'm doing okay," he replied, but Solveig looked at him with a gaze that said she knew better.No: Kort tid etter fulgte Karin.En: Shortly afterward, Karin followed.No: Hun var full av energi, som vanlig.En: She was full of energy, as usual.No: "Hei, folkens! Jeg har savnet dere!" sa hun og satte seg ned med en stor kopp cappuccino.En: "Hi, folks! I've missed you!" she said and sat down with a large cup of cappuccino.No: Tross sitt glade ytre, hadde Karin sine egne bekymringer.En: Despite her cheerful exterior, Karin had her own worries.No: Men hun holdt dem skjult, og Eirik merket det ikke helt.En: But she kept them hidden, and Eirik didn't quite notice.No: De snakket om alt mulig.En: They talked about all sorts of things.No: Fra hverdagslivet, til små minner de hadde delt.En: From daily life to small memories they had shared.No: Stemningen var god, men under overflaten var det noe mer.En: The mood was good, but beneath the surface, there was something more.No: Eirik ville forsikre dem om at han hadde det bra, men tvilen gnagde i ham.En: Eirik wanted to reassure them that he was fine, but doubt gnawed at him.No: Solveig og Karin så på ham med forventning, som om de ventet på at han skulle fortelle alt.En: Solveig and Karin looked at him with expectation as if they were waiting for him to tell all.No: Eirik trakk pusten dypt, usikker på hva han skulle si.En: Eirik took a deep breath, unsure of what to say.No: "Jeg må innrømme noe," begynte Eirik brått.En: "I have to admit something," Eirik began abruptly.No: Ordene kom ut før han rakk å stoppe dem.En: The words came out before he could stop them.No: Solveig lente seg fram.En: Solveig leaned forward.No: Karin sin latter ble stille.En: Karin's laughter went silent.No: "Jeg er redd," fortsatte Eirik, stemmen dirrende.En: "I'm scared," Eirik continued, his voice trembling.No: "Jeg vet ikke hvordan jeg skal komme meg gjennom dette.En: "I don't know how I'm going to get through this.No: Hva om jeg aldri blir den samme igjen?"En: What if I never become the same again?"No: Solveig satte fra seg teen og tok Eiriks hånd.En: Solveig put down her tea and took Eirik's hand.No: "Det er greit å være redd, Eirik," sa hun forsiktig.En: "It's okay to be scared, Eirik," she said gently.No: "Vi er her for deg, uansett hva."En: "We're here for you, no matter what."No: Karin nikket alvorlig.En: Karin nodded seriously.No: "Du er ikke alene.En: "You're not alone.No: Vi er venner.En: We're friends.No: Vi hjelper hverandre."En: We help each other."No: En pause oppstod mens Eirik lot vennenes ord synke inn.En: A pause arose while Eirik let his friends' words sink in.No: En varme spredte seg i kroppen hans, en lettelse.En: A warmth spread through his body, a relief.No: Det var som om de fargerike høstbladene utenfor speilet de nye følelsene inni ham.En: It was as if the colorful autumn leaves outside mirrored the new feelings inside him.No: Uten å tenke seg om, begynte også Karin å dele.En: Without thinking, Karin also began to share.No: "Jeg har hatt det vanskelig også," sa hun stille.En: "I've been having a hard time too," she said quietly.No: "Å holde masken har vært slitsomt.En: "Keeping up appearances has been exhausting.No: Jeg er glad for å ha dere."En: I'm glad to have you."No: De tre vennene satt sammen, oppslukt av de delte tankene og følelsene.En: The three friends sat together, absorbed in the shared thoughts and feelings.No: Eirik følte seg lettere.En: Eirik felt lighter.No: Det var ikke lenger nødvendig å bære byrden alene.En: It was no longer necessary to carry the burden alone.No: Selv de sterkeste trenger hjelp noen ganger, og nå visste Eirik at han ikke var alene.En: Even the strongest need help sometimes, and now Eirik knew he was not alone.No: Solveig, Karin og han, de var et lag.En: Solveig, Karin, and he, they were a team.No: Da de forlot kafeen, lå kvelden over Oslo.En: As they left the café, evening lay over Oslo.No: De følte seg ikke bare sterkere, men også nærmere hverandre, som om vennskapet deres var et trygt, fargerikt teppe å støtte seg på.En: They felt not only stronger but also closer to each other, as if their friendship was a safe, colorful blanket to lean on. Vocabulary Words:sunny: solfyltautumn: høstcorner: hjørnewarm: varmtcozy: hyggeligscent: lukttough: vanskeligsurgery: operasjonchaotic: kaotiskemotions: følelserfriends: vennergentle: mildgaze: blikkfollowed: fulgtecheerful: gladexterior: ytrehidden: skjultreassure: forsikredoubt: tvilgnawed: gnagdeabruptly: bråtttrembling: dirrendenod: nikkerpause: pauserelief: lettelsemirrored: speiletburden: byrdestrongest: sterkestehelp: hjelpecloser: nærmere

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Mystery at the Station: Mikkel's Comedic Bike Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-16-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Mikkel og Ingrid gikk inn i politistasjonen i Oslo.En: Mikkel and Ingrid walked into the police station in Oslo.No: Det var høst, og en kjølig bris fulgte dem inn fra gaten.En: It was autumn, and a chilly breeze followed them in from the street.No: Inne var det travelt.En: Inside, it was busy.No: Politi strømmet mellom skrivebordene, og det luktet svakt av kaffe.En: Police officers flowed between desks, and there was a faint smell of coffee.No: “Er du sikker, Mikkel?En: "Are you sure, Mikkel?"No: ” spurte Ingrid skeptisk mens de nærmet seg skranken.En: asked Ingrid skeptically as they approached the counter.No: Utenfor hadde bladene dekket bakken i et gyllent teppe.En: Outside, the leaves had covered the ground in a golden carpet.No: “Ja, jeg er sikker,” svarte Mikkel bestemt, men en liten usikkerhet lurte i stemmen hans.En: "Yes, I'm sure," answered Mikkel firmly, but a small uncertainty lurked in his voice.No: “Sykkelen min er stjålet!En: "My bike is stolen!No: Vi må rapportere det.En: We need to report it."No: ”En politibetjent, Ola, kikket opp fra papirene sine og smilte vennlig til dem.En: A police officer, Ola, looked up from his papers and smiled kindly at them.No: “Hvordan kan jeg hjelpe dere?En: "How can I help you?"No: ”“Min sykkel,” begynte Mikkel ivrig, “den ble stjålet utenfor butikken jeg var i går.En: "My bike," Mikkel began eagerly, "it was stolen outside the store I was at yesterday."No: ”Ingrid skulte mot Mikkel og hevet et øyenbryn.En: Ingrid glanced at Mikkel and raised an eyebrow.No: Hun følte på seg at noe ikke stemte, men valgte å tie.En: She sensed something was off, but chose to remain silent.No: “Kan du beskrive sykkelen og gi flere detaljer?En: "Can you describe the bike and provide more details?"No: ” spurte Ola tålmodig.En: asked Ola patiently.No: Mikkel begynte å forklare.En: Mikkel began to explain.No: Han beskrev sykkelen ned til de minste detaljer.En: He described the bike down to the smallest details.No: Men jo mer han pratet, jo mer begynte han å huske.En: But the more he talked, the more he started to remember.No: “Vent,” sa han plutselig og stoppet midt i setningen.En: "Wait," he suddenly said, stopping mid-sentence.No: En gnist av erkjennelse lyste opp i øynene hans.En: A spark of realization lit up his eyes.No: “Hva er det?En: "What is it?"No: ” spurte Ingrid, og så håpefullt at dette ville gå mot en positiv vending.En: asked Ingrid, looking hopefully that this would turn into a positive outcome.No: “Jeg tror .En: "I think...No: jeg kan ha parkert den utenfor en annen butikk,” sa Mikkel sakte, mens ansiktet hans ble rødt av forlegenhet.En: I might have parked it outside another store," said Mikkel slowly, as his face turned red with embarrassment.No: Ingrid sukket, lettet, men latet som hun var irritert.En: Ingrid sighed, relieved, but pretended to be annoyed.No: "Skal vi sjekke?En: "Shall we check?"No: " spurte hun og så mot Ola som nikket forståelsesfullt.En: she asked, looking at Ola who nodded understandingly.No: Mikkel og Ingrid hastet ut fra politistasjonen og videre nedover gaten.En: Mikkel and Ingrid rushed out of the police station and further down the street.No: De snudde hjørnet, og der, like utenfor en liten kaffebar, sto sykkelen hans trygt parkert.En: They turned the corner, and there, just outside a small café, his bike stood safely parked.No: “Der er den,” mumlet Mikkel, tydelig lettet.En: "There it is," Mikkel mumbled, obviously relieved.No: Ingrid lo.En: Ingrid laughed.No: “Nå, hva har du lært?En: "So, what have you learned?"No: ” spurte hun, lett ertende.En: she asked, teasing lightly.No: “Å tenke meg om før jeg drar til politiet,” svarte Mikkel med et lite smil.En: "To think before going to the police," replied Mikkel with a small smile.No: De begynte å gå hjemover, og Mikkel følte seg takknemlig for Ingrid, som hadde holdt hodet kaldt.En: They began to walk home, and Mikkel felt grateful for Ingrid, who had kept a cool head.No: Og Ingrid, hun satte pris på et lite eventyr, selv når det handlet om en glemsk venn og hans feilparkerte sykkel.En: And Ingrid, she appreciated a little adventure, even when it was about a forgetful friend and his misplaced bike.No: Oslo's høst omfavnet dem med sin friske luft og gyllent lys, og de var lykkeligere med lærdommen bak dem.En: Oslo's autumn embraced them with its fresh air and golden light, and they were happier with the lesson behind them. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstchilly: kjøligbreeze: brisfaint: svaktsceptically: skeptiskcounter: skrankgolden: gyllentfirmly: bestemtuncertainty: usikkerhetlurked: lurteeagerly: ivrigglanced: skulteeyebrow: øyenbrynsensed: føltedescribe: beskrivepatiently: tålmodigspark: gnistrealization: erkjennelseturned red: ble rødtembarrassment: forlegenhetrelieved: lettetannoyed: irritertcheck: sjekkecorner: hjørnemumbled: mumletobviously: tydeligteasing: ertendegrateful: takknemligappreciated: satte pris påforgetful: glemsk

Part 2 of this installment of Unearthed! features animals, swords, art, shoes, shipwrecks, and the miscellany category of potpourri. Research: Abrams, G., Auguste, P., Pirson, S. et al. Earliest evidence of Neanderthal multifunctional bone tool production from cave lion (Panthera spelaea) remains. Sci Rep 15, 24010 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08588-w Addley, Esther. “English warship sunk in 1703 storm gives up its secrets three centuries on.” The Guardian. 7/31/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jul/31/british-warship-hms-northumberland-1703-storm-archaeology Alberge, Dalya. “New research may rewrite origins of the Book of Kells, says academic.” The Guardian. 9/26/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/sep/26/new-research-may-rewrite-origins-of-the-book-of-kells-says-academic Alex, Bridget et al. “Regional disparities in US media coverage of archaeology research.” Science Advances. Vol. 11, No. 27. 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That’s just the start of it.’ National Geographic. 10/1/2025. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/vulture-nest-was-hiding-a-650-year-old-shoe Reilly, Adam. “GBH lays off 13 staff at American Experience, pauses production of new documentaries.” GBH. 7/22/2025. https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-07-22/gbh-lays-off-13-staff-at-american-experience-pauses-production-of-new-documentaries Richmond, Todd. “Searchers discover ‘ghost ship’ that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago.” Associated Press. 9/15/2025. https://apnews.com/article/lake-michigan-schooner-shipwreck-door-county-ccff930d8cd87f3597483938f8fb4fd6 Savat, Sarah. “Discovery expands understanding of Neolithic agricultural practices, diets in East Asia.” EurekAlert. 9/24/2025. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1099662 Seb Falk, James Wade, The Lost Song of Wade: Peterhouse 255 Revisited, The Review of English Studies, Volume 76, Issue 326, October 2025, Pages 339–365, https://doi.org/10.1093/res/hgaf038 Smith, Kiona N. “Oldest wooden tools in East Asia may have come from any of three species.” Ars Technica. 7/7/2025. https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/07/did-denisovans-or-homo-erectus-make-the-oldest-wooden-tools-in-east-asia/ The Catholic Herald. “Plans in train to exhume holy remains of martyr St Thomas More.” 7/14/2025. https://thecatholicherald.com/article/plans-in-train-to-exhume-holy-remains-of-martyr-st-thomas-more The History Blog. “1600-year-old iron scale, weights found in Turkey.” 7/10/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73597 The History Blog. “2,500-year-old honey identified in ancient offering.” 7/31/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73776 The History Blog. “Kushan vessel inscribed with woman’s name found in Tajikistan.” 7/8/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73582 The History Blog. “Medieval sword fished out of Vistula in Warsaw.” 7/7/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73574 The History Blog. “Unique 3D mural 3,000-4,000 years old found in Peru.” 7/30/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73769 The White House. “Letter to the Smithsonian: Internal Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions and Materials.” 8/12/2025. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/08/letter-to-the-smithsonian-internal-review-of-smithsonian-exhibitions-and-materials/ Thorsberg, Christian. “A Tiny Typo May Explain a Centuries-Old Mystery About Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’ and ‘Troilus and Criseyde’.” Smithsonian. 7/16/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-tiny-typo-may-explain-a-centuries-old-mystery-about-chaucers-canterbury-tales-and-troilus-and-criseyde-180986991/ University of Cambridge. “Scholars just solved a 130-year literary mystery—and it all hinged on one word.” 7/16/2025. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250716000855.htm Vindolanda Trust. “Magna Shoes.” 7/2/2025. https://www.vindolanda.com/news/magna-shoes Whiddington, Richard. “$2 Thrift Store Plate Turns Out to Be Rare Chinese Porcelain Worth Thousands.” Artnet. 8/21/2025. https://news.artnet.com/market/chinese-porcelain-uk-thrift-store-auction-2680013 Whiddington, Richard. “Famed Antikythera Shipwreck Yields More Astonishing Discoveries.” Artnet News. 7/16/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/antikythera-shipwreck-more-discoveries-2668217 Whiddington, Richard. “Scholars Crack 130-Year-Old Mystery Behind a Lost Medieval Epic.” 7/17/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/song-of-wade-mystery-chaucer-2668558 Whiddington, Richard. “Sunken Clues Reveal Identity of Mysterious Scottish Shipwreck.” Artnet. 7/25/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/scotland-shipwreck-sanday-2671342 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Erin tells us about Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian far-right extremist who in 2011 carried out a bombing in Oslo and a mass shooting at a youth camp on Utøya Island, killing 77 people before being sentenced to 21 years in prison for terrorism and mass murder.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders_Behring_BreivikSupport the show

Dopo l'assegnazione del premio Nobel per la pace alla leader dell'opposizione venezuelana Marína Corina Machado, Caracas ha chiuso la sua ambasciata a Oslo. Con Stefano Pozzebon, corrispondente in America Latina per la Cnn.I lavoratori greci del settore pubblico e privato sono scesi in piazza per protestare contro una riforma del lavoro voluta dal governo conservatore di Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Con Francesca Coin, sociologa.Oggi parliamo anche di:Rurbrica • “Amore che vieni, amore che vai” di Lorraine De Foucherhttps://www.internazionale.it/tag/amore-che-vieni-amore-che-vaiMusica • Michelangelo dying di Cate Le BonCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan ZentiCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

For context on this fictional series read the Introduction to Session Notes From the World's Therapist.Today's Links:I don't think there's anything going to get me in Heaven, OK? (Forbes - Youtube)Venezuelan embassy closed in Oslo. (BBC)W$sh L$st - Taylor Swift (Spotify)Typhoon Halong and Alaskan Flooding (CBS)SUBSCRIBE TO EROS FOR LIFE ON SUBSTACKTo receive daily emails visit your Substack profile on a web browser (not the app). From there find Eros For Life and activate the Eros For Life (Daily Version) section. There is a photo guide to doing this one the bottom of today's substack post.Got an idea for the podcast? Comments? Submit them here.

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¡Vótame en los Premios iVoox 2025! Donald Trump viajó personalmente este lunes a Oriente Próximo para cerrar el acuerdo de paz en Gaza. La operación fue meticulosamente planificada: primero se liberaron los rehenes, una noticia que capturó la atención mundial mientras el Air Force One volaba hacia Israel. Tras visitar Jerusalén, donde fue ovacionado en el Knéset, Trump anunció el fin de la guerra en Gaza y su ambicioso plan para extender la paz a todo Oriente Próximo. En su discurso, calificó el acuerdo como el “amanecer histórico” de un nuevo Oriente Medio, aunque, eso sí, reconoció la dificultad de pacificar una región tan conflictiva. Lo de llevar la paz a esa parte del mundo ha sido un objetivo recurrente de varios presidentes de EEUU. Pero los resultados no siempre fueron los deseados. Jimmy Carter medió en el acuerdo entre Egipto e Israel en los 70, pero al mismo tiempo se desató una crisis con Irán. Bill Clinton impulsó los Acuerdos de Oslo, que se vinieron abajo unos años después con la segunda intifada. Los Bush, padre e hijo, intervinieron en Kuwait e Irak. Esta última intervención fue el origen de una ocupación muy prolongada. Trump ha preferido valerse de sus relaciones personales y de su talante transaccional para presionar a Hamás y acercar al acuerdo a los principales Gobiernos de la región. Tras pasar por Jerusalén, voló a Sharm el-Sheij, en Egipto, y se puso al frente de una gran cumbre con mandatarios de Europa y Oriente Medio. Una cumbre en la que no estaba Netanyahu. Algunos países árabes tratan de que no se les asocie con el primer ministro israelí por temor a que eso les cree problemas en casa, o quizá porque no tienen del todo claro que esto vaya a funcionar. La cumbre culminó con un compromiso de paz algo vago que firmaron todos. El plan es un punto de partida positivo en una región que lleva dos años sumida en conflictos desde el Mar Rojo hasta el Líbano. El acuerdo de Gaza es un triunfo para Trump, pero aún queda mucho trabajo por hacer. Hay que reunir a esa fuerza internacional que garantice la seguridad en Gaza, Hamas tiene que desarmarse de forma efectiva y verificada, y aún no se sabe quien financiará la reconstrucción de la franja de Gaza. Trump, por su parte, quiere ahora conseguir un acuerdo regional más ambicioso que incluya el programa nuclear iraní. Ese plan parte del marco del acuerdo de Abraham de 2020, gracias al cual Israel pudo normalizar relaciones con los Emiratos, Bahrein, Sudán y Marruecos, pero aún falta que se adhieran Estados importantes como Arabia Saudí. A diferencia de Bush en Irak, Trump no quiere soluciones militares. Su intención es que los países árabes reconozcan a Israel por interés propio. Pero la historia de Oriente medio está repleta de grandes planes fallidos, así que lo mejor será la cautela y la constancia. Esto último le corresponde a Trump, que si quiere transformar oriente medio deberá armarse de paciencia y mantener el esfuerzo hasta el final de su mandato. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:29 La marcha triunfal de Trump 34:42 AXA 36:20 La izquierda y la paz de Gaza 41:30 Subida a los autónomos 45:30 Información financiera · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #trump #gaza Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

The only people not to recognize Donald Trump's efforts for world peace seem to congregate in Oslo. Andrew Malcolm scolds the ignoble Nobel Committee, but remains a bit skeptical about how Trump pulled off his magic trick with Gaza. What side deals may have made this possible? Plus, we wonder how Democrats pushing the shutdown will deal with such an ascendant president without looking like ankle-biters. Finally, Andrew has technical issues whenever the Cleveland Browns come up, for some reason...

Janicke Askevold unpacks her journey from shooting Together Alone with friends during COVID to premiering her new feature Solomamma at the Locarno Film Festival. The Norwegian actor-turned-director traces how a one-page pitch led to full Norwegian Film Institute backing and a 25-day Oslo shoot that balanced long summer daylight, short 8-hour workdays, and a five-year-old co-star.Solomamma follows Edith, a journalist and single mother who secretly seeks out her sperm donor - an encounter that evolves into love, deceit, and a search for self. Co-produced across Lithuania, Latvia, and Finland, with sound design by a collaborator of Ruben Östlund, the film examines modern solo motherhood in the wake of Norway's 2020 legalization of single-parent conception.Janicke's cinematic influences span Fritz Lang's expressionism, Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard, and Maren Ade's Toni Erdmann. On craft, she champions preparation, the power of casting chemistry tests that “made her cry,” and editing as the stage where “you can make a whole new film.”Her advice to young filmmakers: trust your instincts, start sooner, send the story out—and don't wait for permission.What Movies Are You Watching?Introducing the Past Present Feature Film Festival, a new showcase celebrating cinematic storytelling across time. From bold proof of concept shorts to stand out new films lighting up the circuit, to overlooked features that deserve another look. Sponsored by the Past Present Feature podcast and Leica Camera. Submit now at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeatureListen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature

The All Whites have drawn 1-all with Norway in this morning's freindly in Oslo.

The All Whites held Norway to a 1-all draw in this morning's friendly in Oslo.

Part one of this quarter's installment of Unearthed! features things related to books and letters, and edibles and potables, and as we usually do, we are starting this installment of Unearthed with updates. Research: Abrams, G., Auguste, P., Pirson, S. et al. Earliest evidence of Neanderthal multifunctional bone tool production from cave lion (Panthera spelaea) remains. Sci Rep 15, 24010 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08588-w Addley, Esther. “English warship sunk in 1703 storm gives up its secrets three centuries on.” The Guardian. 7/31/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jul/31/british-warship-hms-northumberland-1703-storm-archaeology Alberge, Dalya. “New research may rewrite origins of the Book of Kells, says academic.” The Guardian. 9/26/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/sep/26/new-research-may-rewrite-origins-of-the-book-of-kells-says-academic Alex, Bridget et al. “Regional disparities in US media coverage of archaeology research.” Science Advances. Vol. 11, No. 27. July 2025. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adt5435 American Historical Association. “Historians Defend the Smithsonian.” Updated 8/15/2015. https://www.historians.org/news/historians-defend-the-smithsonian/#statement Anderson, Sonja. “Underwater Archaeologists Capture Photos of Japanese Warship That Hasn’t Been Seen Since It Sank During World War II.” Smithsonian. 7/23/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/underwater-archaeologists-capture-photos-of-japanese-warship-that-hasnt-been-seen-since-it-sank-during-world-war-ii-180987026/ “Ancient DNA provides a new means to explore ancient diets.” Via PhysOrg. 7/1/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-ancient-dna-explore-diets.html Archaeology Magazine. “Roman Workshop Specialized in Manufacturing Nails.” 9/11/2025. https://archaeology.org/news/2025/09/11/roman-workshop-specialized-in-manufacturing-nails-for-army-boots/ Arnold, Paul. “DNA analysis reveals insights into Ötzi the Iceman's mountain neighbors.” Phys.org. 7/22/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-dna-analysis-reveals-insights-tzi.html Arnold, Paul. “Prehistoric 'Swiss army knife' made from cave lion bone discovered in Neanderthal cave.” Phys.org. 7/9/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-prehistoric-swiss-army-knife-cave.html Associated Press. “Divers recover artifacts from the Titanic’s sister ship Britannic for the first time.” 9/16/2025. https://apnews.com/article/britannic-titanic-shipwreck-recovery-9a525f9831bc0d67c1c9604cc7155765 Breen, Kerry. “Woman's remains exhumed in Oregon's oldest unidentified person case.” CBS News. 9/24/2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oak-grove-jane-doe-remains-exhumed-oregon-unidentified-person-homicide/ Croze, M., Paladin, A., Zingale, S. et al. Genomic diversity and structure of prehistoric alpine individuals from the Tyrolean Iceman’s territory. Nat Commun 16, 6431 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61601-8 Davis, Nicola. “Even Neanderthals had distinct preferences when it came to making dinner, study suggests.” The Guardian. 7/17/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jul/17/even-neanderthals-had-distinct-preferences-when-it-came-to-making-dinner-study-suggests Durham University. “Bronze and Iron Age cultures in the Middle East were committed to wine production.” EurekAlert. 9/17/2025. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1098278 “Archaeologists discover four at-risk shipwrecks on colonial waterfront at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.” 8/4/2025. https://news.ecu.edu/2025/08/04/archaeologists-discover-four-at-risk-shipwrecks-on-colonial-waterfront-at-brunswick-town-fort-anderson-state-historic-site/ Fratsyvir, Anna. “Polish president-elect urges Ukraine to allow full exhumations of Volyn massacre victims, despite resumed work.” 7/12/2025. https://kyivindependent.com/polands-president-elect-urges-zelensky-to-allow-full-exhumations-in-volyn-as-work-already-resumes/ Fry, Devin and Jordan Gartner. “Coroner’s office identifies man 55 years later after exhuming his body from cemetery.” 7/19/2025. https://www.kltv.com/2025/07/19/coroners-office-identifies-man-55-years-later-after-exhuming-his-body-cemetery/ Guagnin, Maria et al. “12,000-year-old rock art marked ancient water sources in Arabia's desert.” Phys.org. 10/1/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-10-year-art-ancient-sources-arabia.html History Blog. “Medieval leather goods found in Oslo.” 7/15/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73641 Jana Matuszak, Jana. “Of Captive Storm Gods and Cunning Foxes: New Insights into Early Sumerian Mythology, with an Editoin of Ni 12501.” Iraq. Vol. 86. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/iraq/article/of-captive-storm-gods-and-cunning-foxes-new-insights-into-early-sumerian-mythology-with-an-edition-of-ni-12501/391CFC6A9361C23A0E7AF159F565A911 Kuta, Sarah. “Cut Marks on Animal Bones Suggest Neanderthal Groups Had Their Own Unique Culinary Traditions.” Smithsonian. 7/17/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cut-marks-on-animal-bones-suggest-neanderthal-groups-had-their-own-unique-culinary-traditions-180987002/ Kuta, Sarah. “Seventy Years Later, They Finally Know What It Is.” Smithsonian. 8/1/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-found-sticky-goo-inside-a-2500-year-old-jar-70-years-later-they-finally-know-what-it-is-180987088/ Kuta, Sarah. “Underwater Archaeologists Were Looking for a Lost Shipwreck in Wisconsin. They Stumbled Upon a Different Vessel Instead.” Smithsonian. 7/16/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/underwater-archaeologists-were-looking-for-a-lost-shipwreck-in-wisconsin-they-stumbled-upon-a-different-vessel-instead-180986990/ Linköping University. “Ancient crop discovered in the Canary Islands thanks to archaeological DNA.” Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2025-09-ancient-crop-canary-islands-archaeological.html Lucchesi, Madison. “More layoffs at GBH as ‘Defunded’ sign goes viral.” Boston.com. 7/24/2025. https://www.boston.com/news/media/2025/07/24/gbh-layoffs-defunded-sign/ Luscombe, Richard. “‘It’s incredibly exciting’: ancient canoe unearthed after Hurricane Ian stormed through Florida.” The Guardian. 9/28/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/28/florida-ancient-canoes Margalida, Antoni et al. “The Bearded Vulture as an accumulator of historical remains: Insights for future ecological and biocultural studies.” Ecology. Volume 106, Issue 9. 9/11/2025. https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecy.70191 Metcalfe, Tom. “300-year-old pirate-plundered shipwreck that once held 'eyewatering treasure' discovered off Madagascar.” Live Science. 7/3/2025. https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/300-year-old-pirate-plundered-shipwreck-that-once-held-eyewatering-treasure-discovered-off-madagascar Mondal, Sanjukta. “Ancient Romans likely used extinct sea creature fossils as amulets.” Phys.org. 7/28/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-ancient-romans-extinct-sea-creature.html Morris, Steven. “Iron age settlement found in Gloucestershire after detectorist unearths Roman swords.” The Guardian. 7/4/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jul/04/roman-swords-gloucestershire-villa-iron-age-settlement-discovery Mullett, Russell et al. “Precious finger traces from First Nations ancestors revealed in a glittering mountain cave in Australia.” Phys.org. 7/28/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-precious-finger-nations-ancestors-revealed.html Ocean Exploration Trust. “Expedition reveals 13 shipwrecks from WWII battles off Guadalcanal.” Phys.org. 8/4/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-08-reveals-shipwrecks-wwii-guadalcanal.html Oster, Sandee. “Study translates fragmentary ancient Sumerian myth around 4,400 years old.” Phys.org. 7/22/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-fragmentary-ancient-sumerian-myth-years.html Paul, Andrew. “130-year-old butter bacteria discovered in Danish basement.” Popular Science. 9/15/2025. https://www.popsci.com/science/old-butter-basement-discovery/ Penn, Tim. “Big Roman shoes discovered near Hadrian's Wall—but they don't necessarily mean big Roman feet.” Phys.org. 7/20/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-big-roman-hadrian-wall-dont.html#google_vignette Pogrebin, Robin and Graham Bowley. “Smithsonian Responds to Trump’s Demand for a Review of Its Exhibits.” New York Times. 9/3/2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/arts/design/smithsonian-bunch-trump.html Preston, Elizabeth. “Scientists found a 650-year-old shoe in a vulture nest. That’s just the start of it.’ National Geographic. 10/1/2025. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/vulture-nest-was-hiding-a-650-year-old-shoe Reilly, Adam. “GBH lays off 13 staff at American Experience, pauses production of new documentaries.” GBH. 7/22/2025. https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-07-22/gbh-lays-off-13-staff-at-american-experience-pauses-production-of-new-documentaries Richmond, Todd. “Searchers discover ‘ghost ship’ that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago.” Associated Press. 9/15/2025. https://apnews.com/article/lake-michigan-schooner-shipwreck-door-county-ccff930d8cd87f3597483938f8fb4fd6 Savat, Sarah. “Discovery expands understanding of Neolithic agricultural practices, diets in East Asia.” EurekAlert. 9/24/2025. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1099662 Seb Falk, James Wade, The Lost Song of Wade: Peterhouse 255 Revisited, The Review of English Studies, Volume 76, Issue 326, October 2025, Pages 339–365, https://doi.org/10.1093/res/hgaf038 Smith, Kiona N. “Oldest wooden tools in East Asia may have come from any of three species.” Ars Technica. 7/7/2025. https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/07/did-denisovans-or-homo-erectus-make-the-oldest-wooden-tools-in-east-asia/ The Catholic Herald. “Plans in train to exhume holy remains of martyr St Thomas More.” 7/14/2025. https://thecatholicherald.com/article/plans-in-train-to-exhume-holy-remains-of-martyr-st-thomas-more The History Blog. “1600-year-old iron scale, weights found in Turkey.” 7/10/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73597 The History Blog. “2,500-year-old honey identified in ancient offering.” 7/31/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73776 The History Blog. “Kushan vessel inscribed with woman’s name found in Tajikistan.” 7/8/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73582 The History Blog. “Medieval sword fished out of Vistula in Warsaw.” 7/7/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73574 The History Blog. “Unique 3D mural 3,000-4,000 years old found in Peru.” 7/30/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73769 The White House. “Letter to the Smithsonian: Internal Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions and Materials.” 8/12/2025. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/08/letter-to-the-smithsonian-internal-review-of-smithsonian-exhibitions-and-materials/ Thorsberg, Christian. “A Tiny Typo May Explain a Centuries-Old Mystery About Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’ and ‘Troilus and Criseyde’.” Smithsonian. 7/16/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-tiny-typo-may-explain-a-centuries-old-mystery-about-chaucers-canterbury-tales-and-troilus-and-criseyde-180986991/ University of Cambridge. “Scholars just solved a 130-year literary mystery—and it all hinged on one word.” 7/16/2025. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250716000855.htm Vindolanda Trust. “Magna Shoes.” 7/2/2025. https://www.vindolanda.com/news/magna-shoes Whiddington, Richard. “$2 Thrift Store Plate Turns Out to Be Rare Chinese Porcelain Worth Thousands.” Artnet. 8/21/2025. https://news.artnet.com/market/chinese-porcelain-uk-thrift-store-auction-2680013 Whiddington, Richard. “Famed Antikythera Shipwreck Yields More Astonishing Discoveries.” Artnet News. 7/16/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/antikythera-shipwreck-more-discoveries-2668217 Whiddington, Richard. “Scholars Crack 130-Year-Old Mystery Behind a Lost Medieval Epic.” 7/17/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/song-of-wade-mystery-chaucer-2668558 Whiddington, Richard. “Sunken Clues Reveal Identity of Mysterious Scottish Shipwreck.” Artnet. 7/25/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/scotland-shipwreck-sanday-2671342 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Oslo to Sydney: A Surprise Love Soars Across Oceans Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-13-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Knut stirret ut av vinduet, mens den kalde høstluften i Oslo snek seg inn gjennom sprekker i leiligheten hans.En: Knut stared out the window, as the cold autumn air in Oslo crept in through the cracks in his apartment.No: De gyldne bladene danset i vinden utenfor, men tankene hans var et helt annet sted — millioner av kilometer unna, i varme Sydney.En: The golden leaves danced in the wind outside, but his thoughts were somewhere entirely different—millions of kilometers away, in warm Sydney.No: Ingrid hadde bodd der i flere måneder nå, og arbeidet med et prosjekt hun hadde drømt om så lenge.En: Ingrid had been living there for several months now, working on a project she had dreamed about for so long.No: De pratet ofte via videosamtaler, men tidsforskjellen gjorde det vanskelig.En: They often talked via video calls, but the time difference made it difficult.No: Det var som om avstanden mellom dem vokste hver dag.En: It was as if the distance between them grew every day.No: Sigrid, Knuts trofaste venn, satt ved siden av ham på kaféen, hvor de ofte møttes for å snakke om livet.En: Sigrid, Knut's faithful friend, sat next to him at the café where they often met to talk about life.No: «Hvordan går det med deg og Ingrid?En: "How are things between you and Ingrid?"No: » spurte hun forsiktig, selv om hun allerede visste svaret.En: she asked carefully, even though she already knew the answer.No: «Det er vanskelig,» svarte Knut med et sukk.En: "It's difficult," Knut replied with a sigh.No: Han så på henne, og i de blå øynene til Sigrid lå en dyp forståelse og noe mer, noe han ikke kunne sette fingeren på.En: He looked at her, and in Sigrid's blue eyes lay a deep understanding and something more, something he couldn't quite pinpoint.No: Plutselig, en idé begynte å forme seg i Knuts hode.En: Suddenly, an idea began to take shape in Knut's mind.No: Han ville overraske Ingrid.En: He wanted to surprise Ingrid.No: Halloween var nær, og han kunne ikke forestille seg et bedre tidspunkt å vise henne hvor mye hun betydde for ham.En: Halloween was near, and he couldn't imagine a better time to show her how much she meant to him.No: Hans besluttsomhet vokste, og uten å nøle, bestilte han en flybillett til Sydney.En: His determination grew, and without hesitation, he booked a plane ticket to Sydney.No: Noen dager senere stod Knut ved Kingsford Smith flyplass, Sydney i full vårprakt.En: A few days later, Knut stood at Kingsford Smith airport, Sydney in full spring bloom.No: Luften var mild og duften av blomstrende jacaranda trær fylte gatene.En: The air was mild, and the scent of blooming jacaranda trees filled the streets.No: Hver blomst virket som en liten hyllest til kjærligheten han bar i hjertet.En: Each flower seemed like a small tribute to the love he carried in his heart.No: På Halloween, iført en enkel maske for anledningen, banket han på Ingrids dør.En: On Halloween, wearing a simple mask for the occasion, he knocked on Ingrid's door.No: Da hun åpnet, sto hun målløs.En: When she opened it, she was speechless.No: Øynene hennes skinte.En: Her eyes shone.No: «Knut!En: "Knut!"No: » utbrøt hun, og kastet seg i armene hans.En: she exclaimed, throwing herself into his arms.No: De tilbrakte kvelden sammen, kledd ut og lo så det runget mellom de høye bygningene.En: They spent the evening together, dressed up and laughing as it echoed between the tall buildings.No: Gatene var fylt med barn i kostymer og voksne som også hadde overgitt seg til Halloween-gleden.En: The streets were filled with children in costumes and adults who had also surrendered to the Halloween joy.No: Under en blomstrende jacaranda, tok de seg tid til å snakke ærlig.En: Under a blooming jacaranda tree, they took the time to talk honestly.No: Ingrid delte sine utfordringer og håp, mens Knut forklarte hvordan avstanden hadde fått han til å innse hvor dyp kjærligheten hans for henne var.En: Ingrid shared her challenges and hopes, while Knut explained how the distance had made him realize how deep his love for her was.No: De ble enige om å finne en løsning sammen, og lover å kommunisere mer og støtte hverandre gjennom avstanden.En: They agreed to find a solution together and promised to communicate more and support each other across the distance.No: Knut, mer sikker enn noen gang, skjønte at det var med Ingrid han ønsket å dele livet sitt.En: Knut, more certain than ever, realized that it was with Ingrid he wanted to share his life.No: Da han reiste hjem til Oslo igjen, var høstløvet fremdeles der, skjørt og gyldent.En: When he returned home to Oslo, the autumn leaves were still there, delicate and golden.No: Men i hjertet hans hadde våren begynt.En: But in his heart, spring had begun. Vocabulary Words:stared: stirretapartment: leilighetencrept: snekdreamed: drømtvideo calls: videosamtalerfaithful: trofastecarefully: forsiktigpinpoint: sette fingeren påhesitation: nølebloom: vårprakttribute: hyllestblooming: blomstrendeexclaimed: utbrøtspeechless: målløscostumes: kostymersurrendered: overgittchallenges: utfordringersupport: støttesolution: løsningdetermination: besluttsomhetsurprise: overraskedistance: avstandenrealize: innseunderstanding: forståelsedelicate: skjørtmild: mildknocked: banketlaughed: locommunicate: kommuniserescent: duften

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Love's Reunion: A Rain-soaked Promise in Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Himmelen var mørk og tung over Vigelandsparken i Oslo.En: The sky was dark and heavy over Vigelandsparken in Oslo.No: Regnet falt jevnt og lagde lyder på bladene som dekket stiene.En: The rain fell steadily, creating sounds on the leaves that covered the paths.No: Sindre hadde nettopp ankommet fra flyplassen, nervøs og spent.En: Sindre had just arrived from the airport, nervous and excited.No: Han trakk jakken tettere rundt seg mens han gikk mot møtestedet.En: He pulled his jacket tighter around him as he walked towards the meeting place.No: Solveig sto allerede ved fontenen.En: Solveig was already standing by the fountain.No: Hun stirret på statuenes konturer som voktet parken.En: She stared at the contours of the statues guarding the park.No: Ved siden av henne var Ingrid, som prøvde å lette Solveigs stemning med snakk og smil.En: Next to her was Ingrid, who was trying to lighten Solveig's mood with chatter and smiles.No: Men Solveigs tanker var et annet sted, opptatt av tvil og spørsmålet om kjærlighetens styrke over avstand.En: But Solveig's thoughts were elsewhere, occupied with doubt and the question of love's strength over distance.No: Sindre nærmet seg sakte.En: Sindre approached slowly.No: Han så Solveig, og hjertet hans hoppet over et slag.En: He saw Solveig, and his heart skipped a beat.No: Han hadde savnet henne så mye.En: He had missed her so much.No: Tappert gikk han bort til dem.En: Bravely, he walked over to them.No: Solveig så opp, overrasket.En: Solveig looked up, surprised.No: "Sindre!En: "Sindre!No: Hva gjør du her?En: What are you doing here?"No: " stemmen hennes skar gjennomsiktig gjennom regnens brus.En: her voice cut transparently through the sound of the rain.No: "Jeg kan ikke vente lenger," svarte Sindre, øynene hans reflekterte en oppriktighet som ikke trengte flere ord.En: "I can't wait any longer," Sindre replied, his eyes reflecting a sincerity that needed no further words.No: "Jeg er her for å snakke.En: "I'm here to talk."No: "Ingrid smilte svakt, følte det var best å gi dem litt rom.En: Ingrid smiled faintly, feeling it best to give them some space.No: Hun klappet Solveig på skulderen og gikk sakte bortover stien.En: She patted Solveig on the shoulder and slowly walked down the path.No: De sto der, regnet var en konstant rytme rundt dem.En: They stood there, the rain a constant rhythm around them.No: Sindre tok et dypt pust før han snakket.En: Sindre took a deep breath before he spoke.No: "Jeg vet at ting har vært vanskelig.En: "I know things have been difficult.No: Jeg vil gjøre det bedre.En: I want to make it better."No: " Han lette etter ordene, men følelsene svømte i mellom dem som usynlige tråder.En: He searched for the words, but the emotions swam between them like invisible threads.No: Solveig så på ham, usikker.En: Solveig looked at him, uncertain.No: "Jeg føler ofte at vi glir fra hverandre," innrømmet hun, regndråpene blandet seg med tårene som truet med å falle.En: "I often feel like we're drifting apart," she admitted, the raindrops mixing with tears that threatened to fall.No: "Jeg vet," sa Sindre.En: "I know," said Sindre.No: "Jeg vet.En: "I know.No: Men jeg vil vi skal klare dette.En: But I want us to make it.No: Hva om vi prøver å snakke mer, ha faste videodater?En: What if we try to talk more, have regular video dates?No: Å være i kontakt mer regelmessig?En: Stay in touch more consistently?"No: "Solveigs uttrykk myknet litt.En: Solveig's expression softened slightly.No: "Det høres fint ut," svarte hun langsomt.En: "That sounds nice," she answered slowly.No: Det var en liten gnist av håp i stemmen hennes.En: There was a small spark of hope in her voice.No: Under den grå himmelen lovet de hverandre en ny start.En: Under the gray sky, they promised each other a new beginning.No: Flere samtaler, flere øyeblikk av nærhet selv når kilometerne skilte dem.En: More conversations, more moments of closeness even when miles separated them.No: De holdt hverandre nær, og kjente varmen tross kulden fra regnet.En: They held each other close, feeling the warmth despite the cold from the rain.No: Da Sindre og Solveig gikk tilbake fra parken, hånd i hånd, visste de begge at de hadde tatt et viktig skritt.En: As Sindre and Solveig walked back from the park, hand in hand, they both knew they had taken an important step.No: Vigelandsparken hadde sett mange historier, denne også hadde funnet sin vei blant skulpturene.En: Vigelandsparken had seen many stories; this one too had found its way among the sculptures.No: En ny stillhet la seg over dem, ikke tung, men fylt med lovnader.En: A new silence settled over them, not heavy, but filled with promises.No: Bak dem skinte skulpturene i det regnvåte lyset, vitne til et forhold sterkere enn før, tross avstanden.En: Behind them, the sculptures shone in the rain-drenched light, witnessing a relationship stronger than before, despite the distance. Vocabulary Words:dark: mørkheavy: tungsteadily: jevntcontours: konturerguarding: voktetchatter: snakkdoubt: tvilstrength: styrkeexcited: spentnervous: nervøstransparently: gjennomsiktigsincerity: oppriktighetrhythm: rytmeconstant: konstantdrifting apart: glir fra hverandreuncertain: usikkerconsistently: regelmessigsoftened: myknetspark: gnisthope: håpcloseness: nærhetmiles: kilometerimportant: viktigsculptures: skulpturersilence: stillhetpromises: lovnaderwitnessing: vitnerelationship: forholddistance: avstandlighten: lette

How did India's landmark Forest Rights Act come into being? And what difference has it made to the lives of historically marginalized forest-dwelling communities? These questions are at the heart of Anand Vaidya's new monograph Future of the forest: Struggles over land and law in India that we discuss in this episode. Future of the forest offers a compelling account of the making, implementation, and partial unravelling of the Forest Rights Act, and traces the complex ways in which collective action and mobilization have shaped the use and impact of this potentially revolutionary legislation. Anand P. Vaidya is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Reed College. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology 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

How did India's landmark Forest Rights Act come into being? And what difference has it made to the lives of historically marginalized forest-dwelling communities? These questions are at the heart of Anand Vaidya's new monograph Future of the forest: Struggles over land and law in India that we discuss in this episode. Future of the forest offers a compelling account of the making, implementation, and partial unravelling of the Forest Rights Act, and traces the complex ways in which collective action and mobilization have shaped the use and impact of this potentially revolutionary legislation. Anand P. Vaidya is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Reed College. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology 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/south-asian-studies

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Episodio exclusivo para suscriptores de Se Habla Español en Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iVoox y Patreon: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E2vhVqLNtiO2TyOjfK987 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sehablaespanol Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sehablaespanol/w/6450 Donaciones: https://paypal.me/sehablaespanol Contacto: sehablaespanolpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sehablaespanolpodcast Twitter: @espanolpodcast Hola, ¿cómo va todo? No sé si lo sabes, pero hoy 12 de octubre se celebra en España el Día de la Hispanidad, que es la Fiesta Nacional del país. Esta fecha recuerda un momento muy importante de la historia: el 12 de octubre de 1492, cuando Cristóbal Colón llegó por primera vez a América. Ese encuentro entre Europa y América marcó el inicio de una nueva etapa en la historia mundial, porque permitió el contacto y el intercambio entre esos dos continentes. El Día de la Hispanidad no solo se celebra en España, sino también en muchos países de América Latina, aunque en cada país recibe un nombre diferente. Por ejemplo, en México y Colombia se llama “Día de la Raza”, en Argentina es el “Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural” y en Chile, el “Día del Encuentro de Dos Mundos”. Sin embargo, también debes saber que muchas personas no ven motivos de celebración, porque consideran que los conquistadores españoles utilizaron la violencia y la muerte para dominar a los pueblos que vivían allí. Es una polémica que ha aumentado mucho en los últimos años. Pero volvamos a España, porque el 12 de octubre es un día festivo en todo el país. Se celebra con un gran desfile militar en Madrid, al que asisten los Reyes, el presidente del Gobierno y otras autoridades. Además, coincide con la fiesta de la Virgen del Pilar, que es la patrona de Zaragoza y de toda España. En resumen, el Día de la Hispanidad es una jornada para recordar la historia común de los países de habla hispana, celebrar la diversidad cultural y reflexionar sobre el significado de ser parte de una comunidad que tiene muchas cosas en común, como la lengua, las tradiciones y los valores. Pero todo esto no tiene nada que ver con la noticia de hoy. Es solo que me parecía adecuado explicártelo porque coincide con el día de publicación de este episodio, el 12 de octubre. En cuanto a la noticia, habla de cómo los combustibles fósiles contaminan nuestro entorno y afectan a nuestra salud. Por ejemplo, cuando usamos el coche o el autobús, normalmente funcionan con gasolina o diésel, que son combustibles fósiles. Al quemarse, estos combustibles liberan gases contaminantes al aire, como el dióxido de carbono y otras sustancias tóxicas. Esto no solo ensucia el aire que respiramos, sino que también contribuye al calentamiento global. Otro caso muy común es el uso de carbón o gas natural para producir electricidad en las centrales eléctricas. Cuando encendemos la luz en casa, muchas veces esa energía viene de plantas que queman estos combustibles. El humo y los residuos que generan pueden causar problemas respiratorios y enfermedades en las personas que viven cerca. También hay contaminación cuando se extraen estos combustibles de la tierra. Por ejemplo, en las minas de carbón o en los pozos de petróleo, muchas veces se producen derrames o escapes de sustancias peligrosas que dañan el suelo, el agua y la vida de los animales. En resumen, los combustibles fósiles están presentes en muchas actividades diarias, y su uso tiene consecuencias negativas tanto para el medio ambiente como para nuestra salud. Eso sí, también nos han ayudado a evolucionar en muchos sentidos. No todo ha sido malo. La noticia que vamos a escuchar resume la información que aparece en un estudio reciente sobre las consecuencias negativas de los combustibles fósiles, y pertenece a Radio Nacional de España. Vamos con ella y luego te sigo contando más cosas. “Las voces, 2.000 científicos reunidos en un mismo informe, el que seguimos leyendo, “De la cuna a la tumba”, lo han titulado. Rosa, y en él nos explican el impacto de la contaminación que generan combustibles fósiles a lo largo de todas las etapas de nuestra vida. Sí, porque ya en el estado fetal se sienten los efectos de la contaminación producida por los combustibles fósiles. Hay riesgo de bajo peso, de nacimiento prematuro, de problemas en el desarrollo neurológico, y hasta después de nacer, ya después de nacer, sabemos que hasta la vejez nuestro cuerpo se enfrenta al riesgo de diferentes enfermedades causadas por la contaminación. Avala este informe la propia Organización Mundial de la Salud con su exdirectora de Salud y Cambio Climático a la cabeza, María Neira. Enfermedades cardiovasculares, pulmonares, respiratorias, pero también cáncer de pulmón, cada año son 7 millones de muertes prematuras. Los fósiles causan estragos en el medio ambiente y en la salud de las personas desde su extracción hasta su eliminación, dice el informe, y los costes para los sistemas sanitarios se cuentan ya por trillones de dólares. Más claro, la ciencia, Carlos, ya no lo puede decir. Esta discusión sobre cambio climático es una cuestión de salud, no es sólo una cuestión de activistas del ambiente, es una cuestión pura y dura de salud pública, de salud humana. Esperan que este informe sirva para las negociaciones de la próxima cumbre del clima de Brasil.” Esa Cumbre sobre el Clima de 2025, también conocida como COP30, se celebrará en Belém, Brasil, del 10 al 21 de noviembre de 2025. Y es posible que alguno de mis compañeros de trabajo viaje hasta allí, aunque todavía no es seguro. Pero vamos con las palabras y expresiones que pueden suponer algún problema. Son estas. Cuna: Cama pequeña donde duermen los bebés. También se usa en sentido figurado para hablar del inicio de la vida o de un hecho concreto. Ejemplos: El bebé duerme tranquilo en su cuna. Se dice que Grecia es la cuna de la democracia. Estado fetal: Etapa de la vida antes de nacer, cuando el ser humano todavía está en el vientre de la madre. Ejemplos: El desarrollo del cerebro comienza en el estado fetal. Algunos medicamentos pueden afectar al bebé en estado fetal. Nacimiento prematuro: Situación en la que un bebé nace antes de la fecha prevista, normalmente antes de las 37 semanas de embarazo. Ejemplos: El hospital tiene una unidad especial para bebés de nacimiento prematuro. El nacimiento prematuro puede causar problemas de salud en los recién nacidos. Muerte prematura: Fallecimiento que ocurre antes de la edad esperada, generalmente por enfermedad o accidente. Ejemplos: La contaminación puede aumentar el riesgo de muerte prematura. El tabaco es una de las principales causas de muerte prematura en el mundo. Desarrollo neurológico: Proceso por el cual el cerebro y el sistema nervioso crecen y maduran. Ejemplos: Una buena alimentación es importante para el desarrollo neurológico de los niños. Algunos problemas durante el embarazo pueden afectar el desarrollo neurológico del bebé. Avalar: Respaldar, apoyar o confirmar que algo es cierto o válido. Ejemplos: El informe fue avalado por varios expertos internacionales. Necesito que alguien avale mi solicitud para el préstamo. Causar estragos: Provocar daños graves o destrucción. Ejemplos: El huracán causó estragos en la ciudad. El uso excesivo de plásticos está causando estragos en los océanos. Pura y dura: Expresión que se usa para enfatizar que algo es real, directo o sin adornos. Ejemplos: Lo que vivimos es pobreza pura y dura. No es una teoría, es realidad pura y dura. Esta es la típica expresión que utilizan los hablantes nativos, así que darás una gran impresión si la usas en presencia de personas españolas o de otro país latino. Venga, escuchamos la noticia por segunda vez. “Las voces, 2.000 científicos reunidos en un mismo informe, el que seguimos leyendo, “De la cuna a la tumba”, lo han titulado. Rosa, y en él nos explican el impacto de la contaminación que generan combustibles fósiles a lo largo de todas las etapas de nuestra vida. Sí, porque ya en el estado fetal se sienten los efectos de la contaminación producida por los combustibles fósiles. Hay riesgo de bajo peso, de nacimiento prematuro, de problemas en el desarrollo neurológico, y hasta después de nacer, ya después de nacer, sabemos que hasta la vejez nuestro cuerpo se enfrenta al riesgo de diferentes enfermedades causadas por la contaminación. Avala este informe la propia Organización Mundial de la Salud con su exdirectora de Salud y Cambio Climático a la cabeza, María Neira. Enfermedades cardiovasculares, pulmonares, respiratorias, pero también cáncer de pulmón, cada año son 7 millones de muertes prematuras. Los fósiles causan estragos en el medio ambiente y en la salud de las personas desde su extracción hasta su eliminación, dice el informe, y los costes para los sistemas sanitarios se cuentan ya por trillones de dólares. Más claro, la ciencia, Carlos, ya no lo puede decir. Esta discusión sobre cambio climático es una cuestión de salud, no es sólo una cuestión de activistas del ambiente, es una cuestión pura y dura de salud pública, de salud humana. Esperan que este informe sirva para las negociaciones de la próxima cumbre del clima de Brasil.” Creo que ya hemos llegado al objetivo de comprenderlo todo, pero todavía nos faltan cosas. Por ejemplo, ampliar el vocabulario usando sinónimos en la noticia. Vamos con ello. Más de dos mil expertos en ciencia han colaborado en un mismo documento, titulado “De la cuna a la tumba”. En este informe, nos explican cómo afecta la polución causada por los combustibles fósiles en todas las fases de nuestra existencia. Desde antes de nacer, incluso durante el embarazo, ya se perciben los efectos negativos de la contaminación generada por el uso de petróleo, gas y carbón. Hay peligro de bajo peso al nacer, partos prematuros, dificultades en el desarrollo del cerebro, y después del nacimiento, a lo largo de toda la vida, nuestro organismo está expuesto a diferentes enfermedades provocadas por la polución. Este estudio cuenta con el respaldo de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, representada por su antigua directora de Salud y Cambio Climático, María Neira. Ella nos explica que entre las enfermedades asociadas se encuentran problemas cardíacos, afecciones pulmonares y respiratorias, e incluso cáncer de pulmón. Y es que, cada año la contaminación es responsable de siete millones de muertes anticipadas. El informe señala, además, que los combustibles fósiles provocan graves daños tanto en el entorno natural como en la salud humana, desde el momento en que se extraen hasta su eliminación final. Además, los gastos para los sistemas de salud ya alcanzan cifras de billones de dólares. En resumen, la ciencia lo deja claro: el cambio climático no es solo un asunto de personas que luchan por la conservación del medioambiente, sino una cuestión fundamental de salud pública y bienestar humano. Los autores esperan que este informe influya en las decisiones que se tomen en la próxima conferencia internacional sobre el clima, que se celebrará en Brasil. Fenomenal. Así llegamos al último pase de la noticia. Pero justo después te cuento más cosas interesantes. “Las voces, 2.000 científicos reunidos en un mismo informe, el que seguimos leyendo, “De la cuna a la tumba”, lo han titulado. Rosa, y en él nos explican el impacto de la contaminación que generan combustibles fósiles a lo largo de todas las etapas de nuestra vida. Sí, porque ya en el estado fetal se sienten los efectos de la contaminación producida por los combustibles fósiles. Hay riesgo de bajo peso, de nacimiento prematuro, de problemas en el desarrollo neurológico, y hasta después de nacer, ya después de nacer, sabemos que hasta la vejez nuestro cuerpo se enfrenta al riesgo de diferentes enfermedades causadas por la contaminación. Avala este informe la propia Organización Mundial de la Salud con su exdirectora de Salud y Cambio Climático a la cabeza, María Neira. Enfermedades cardiovasculares, pulmonares, respiratorias, pero también cáncer de pulmón, cada año son 7 millones de muertes prematuras. Los fósiles causan estragos en el medio ambiente y en la salud de las personas desde su extracción hasta su eliminación, dice el informe, y los costes para los sistemas sanitarios se cuentan ya por trillones de dólares. Más claro, la ciencia, Carlos, ya no lo puede decir. Esta discusión sobre cambio climático es una cuestión de salud, no es sólo una cuestión de activistas del ambiente, es una cuestión pura y dura de salud pública, de salud humana. Esperan que este informe sirva para las negociaciones de la próxima cumbre del clima de Brasil.” Para terminar el episodio, quiero contarte que existen muchas alternativas a los combustibles fósiles, y que ya se están utilizando en diferentes partes del mundo. Por ejemplo, una de las opciones más conocidas es la energía solar. Cada vez más casas y edificios tienen paneles solares en los techos para producir electricidad a partir de la luz del sol. Muchas familias ya usan esta energía limpia para iluminar sus hogares o calentar el agua. Otra alternativa es la energía eólica, que se obtiene gracias a los aerogeneradores, esos grandes molinos de viento que vemos en el campo o cerca del mar. En lugares como Dinamarca o Uruguay, una parte importante de la electricidad ya viene del viento. También está la movilidad eléctrica. Cada vez hay más coches, autobuses y bicicletas eléctricas que funcionan con baterías y no necesitan gasolina ni diésel. En ciudades como Oslo, en Noruega, la mayoría de los taxis y autobuses ya son eléctricos. Además, en algunos países se está apostando por el biogás y los biocombustibles, que se producen a partir de restos de plantas o residuos orgánicos. Por ejemplo, en Brasil, muchos coches funcionan con etanol, que se obtiene de la caña de azúcar. Por último, la energía hidroeléctrica sigue siendo una fuente importante y renovable, ya que utiliza la fuerza del agua para generar electricidad. Estos son solo algunos ejemplos de cómo es posible reducir el uso de combustibles fósiles y cuidar el planeta. Cada vez más personas, empresas y gobiernos están apostando por estas alternativas para tener un futuro más limpio y saludable. Si utilizas alguna de estas energías renovables, puedes contármelo en los comentarios. Mientras tanto, repasamos las palabras y expresiones que hemos aprendido hoy. Cuna: Cama pequeña donde duermen los bebés. También se usa en sentido figurado para hablar del inicio de la vida o de un hecho concreto. Estado fetal: Etapa de la vida antes de nacer, cuando el ser humano todavía está en el vientre de la madre. Nacimiento prematuro: Situación en la que un bebé nace antes de la fecha prevista, normalmente antes de las 37 semanas de embarazo. Muerte prematura: Fallecimiento que ocurre antes de la edad esperada, generalmente por enfermedad o accidente. Desarrollo neurológico: Proceso por el cual el cerebro y el sistema nervioso crecen y maduran. Avalar: Respaldar, apoyar o confirmar que algo es cierto o válido. Causar estragos: Provocar daños graves o destrucción. Pura y dura: Expresión que se usa para enfatizar que algo es real, directo o sin adornos. Pues así llegamos al final de este episodio. Espero que te haya gustado y que hayas aprendido cosas nuevas. Ya sabes que el próximo domingo tendrás más contenido exclusivo para ti. Mil gracias por tu apoyo. Buena semana. Adiós. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Se Habla Español. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/171214

O Comitê Norueguês do Nobel anunciou nesta sexta, 10, em Oslo, que o Prêmio Nobel da Paz de 2025 foi concedido à venezuelana María Corina Machado, opositora do ditador Nicolás Maduro. A escolha reconhece esforços de longo prazo para fortalecer liberdades civis, eleições livres e democracia:“O Comitê Norueguês do Nobel decidiu conceder o Prêmio Nobel da Paz de 2025 a Maria Corina Machado por seu trabalho incansável promovendo os direitos democráticos para o povo da Venezuela e por sua luta para alcançar uma transição justa e pacífica da ditadura para a democracia”, diz o comunicado divulgado mais cedo. Felipe Moura Brasil, Duda Teixeira e Ricardo Kertzman comentam:Papo Antagonista é o programa que explica e debate os principais acontecimentos do   dia com análises críticas e aprofundadas sobre a política brasileira e seus bastidores.     Apresentado por Felipe Moura Brasil, o programa traz contexto e opinião sobre os temas mais quentes da atualidade.     Com foco em jornalismo, eleições e debate, é um espaço essencial para quem busca informação de qualidade.     Ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira às 18h.    Apoie o jornalismo Vigilante: 10% de desconto para audiência do Papo Antagonista  https://bit.ly/papoantagonista  Siga O Antagonista no X:  https://x.com/o_antagonista   Acompanhe O Antagonista no canal do WhatsApp. Boletins diários, conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo e muito mais.  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2SurQHLHQbI5yJN344  Leia mais em www.oantagonista.com.br | www.crusoe.com.br 

Rusforsker Willy Pedersen mener at alkohol har undervurderte, positive effekter. Hør om kokainkulturen på Oslo vest, alkoholens sosiale magi, og hvorfor vi kanskje valgte feil rusmiddel for 10.000 år siden. Se samtalen som videopodkast på Youtube eller Spotify.

A líder da oposição da Venezuela, María Corina Machado, disse estar “em choque” após ganhar o Prêmio Nobel da Paz de 2025, anunciado pelo Comitê Norueguês do Nobel, em Oslo, nesta sexta-feira, 10. O órgão afirma que concedeu o prêmio a ela “por seu trabalho incansável na promoção dos direitos democráticos para o povo da Venezuela e por sua luta para alcançar uma transição justa e pacífica da ditadura para a democracia”. "Ela é a 20ª mulher a ganhar a honraria, a principal líder da resistência democrática na Venezuela. É uma mulher corajosa que enfrente o autocrata Nicolás Maduro, capaz de qualquer coisa e que está destruindo o País. É curioso o contraste: não foi Donald Trump, dos Estados Unidos, e foi a venezuelana Maria Corina Machado, em um momento em que os norte-americanos estão colocando embarcações, drones e aviões num cerco ao país latino. Só não fica muito bem para o Brasil porque o governo Lula, hora nenhuma, se identificou com a oposição dela e, ao contrário, tentou ficar muito perto de Maduro. Brasil não foi um apoiador firme da oposição e de Machado", diz Eliane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mentre a Oslo il premio Nobel per la pace veniva assegnato a Maria Corina Machado, leader dell'opposizione venezuelana che vive in clandestinità, a Gaza l'esercito israeliano sospendeva i bombardamenti dopo due anni di guerra. Non possiamo ancora chiamarla pace, ma sicuramente il presidente degli Stati Uniti è riuscito dopo 735 giorni a fermare il conflitto e il Medio Oriente potrebbe entrare in una nuova fase. Donald Trump avrebbe meritato il premio Nobel per la pace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã desta sexta-feira (10): O Congresso do Peru aprovou o afastamento da presidente Dina Boluarte, de 63 anos, após acusações de enriquecimento ilícito e responsabilidade em repressões violentas. Os parlamentares declararam que a presidente apresenta “incapacidade moral” para governar. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. A líder da oposição na Venezuela, María Corina Machado, foi anunciada como vencedora do Prêmio Nobel da Paz 2025 pelo Comitê Norueguês do Nobel, em Oslo. O reconhecimento destaca seus esforços persistentes pela restauração pacífica da democracia e pela defesa dos direitos humanos em seu país. O prêmio soma 11 milhões de coroas suecas, o equivalente a cerca de R$ 6,2 milhões. O romancista húngaro László Krasznahorkai venceu o Prêmio Nobel de Literatura 2025, também no valor de 11 milhões de coroas suecas (aproximadamente R$ 6,2 milhões). Conhecido por obras de distopia pós-moderna e terror apocalíptico, como Sátántangó e Melancolia da resistência, Krasznahorkai é reconhecido por explorar universos densos e sombrios que desafiam o leitor. Reportagem: Camila Yunes. O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) retorna a São Paulo nesta sexta-feira (10) em meio à ofensiva do PT contra o governador Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos). O embate ocorre após acusações de que o governo estadual teria atuado nos bastidores pela derrubada da Medida Provisória apresentada como alternativa ao aumento frustrado do IOF. Lula participará de um evento no Centro de Convenções Rebouças, na Zona Oeste da capital, para anunciar um novo modelo de crédito imobiliário. Reportagem: André Anelli. A Polícia Técnico-Científica de São Paulo implementou um protocolo inédito no Brasil para identificar a presença de metanol em bebidas alcoólicas, inspirado em padrões internacionais. O método permite resultados rápidos e confiáveis, sem a necessidade de testar todas as garrafas apreendidas, garantindo 99% de precisão. Reportagem: Julia Fermino. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Striden mellom milliardærene Kjetil Inge Røkke og Christen Sveaas ruller videre i Oslo tingrett. Skjellsordene hagler i kampen om milliardverdier. Hva har saken så langt avdekket? Hva står på spill? Og er dette også en rettssak som kan hjelpe norske småsparere? Med E24-journalist Eivind Bøe og E24s børskommentator Roar Valderhaug. Programleder Sindre Heyerdahl. Produsent Erik Holm-Nyvold. Ansvarlig redaktør Lars Håkon Grønning. Hør E24-podden der du hører podkast. Analyser, nyheter og innsikt i business og næringsliv. E24-podden ble i mai 2025 kåret til årets aktualitetspodkast under Medieprisene i Bergen.

In this candid, practice-focused conversation, Joe is joined by Norwegian psychologist and researcher Ivar Goksøyr to explore how therapists' own healing journeys can measurably improve client outcomes—and why MDMA-assisted experiences, used thoughtfully, may be a uniquely powerful catalyst for professional development. Ivar shares lessons from Norway's psychedelic research team (PTSD and the world's first MDMA-for-depression trial), his clinic Psykologvirke in Oslo, and his online course, “The Wounded Healer,” which uses authentic footage from his FDA-approved MAPS volunteer MDMA sessions to illuminate real clinical processes, countertransference, and the “inner healing intelligence” as a working metaphor rather than dogma. The discussion ranges from implementation realities (laws, ethics, and conservative regulatory cultures) to the pragmatic: how an MDMA experience helped Ivar resolve chronic anxiety reactions in the therapy chair, reduced burn-out, increased receptivity, and improved attunement—changes he believes many clinicians can cultivate when personal growth is prioritized alongside methods training. He outlines a developing collaboration with the University of Oslo on Empathogen-Assisted Therapies Development—not to “dose for certification,” but to support therapists' self-awareness and resilience in legally sanctioned research contexts. They also compare compounds: why MDMA may be easier to integrate into mainstream psychiatry than classic tryptamines (fewer projective processes, more biographical focus, smoother affect regulation), while acknowledging the immense promise—and higher demands—of psilocybin and other psychedelics. Throughout, they emphasize humility, guardrails, and the need to keep learning as the field scales (with frank reflections on ketamine's mixed rollout and avoiding idealization/devaluation cycles). Highlights Why therapist factors often outweigh modality—and how personal work translates into better outcomes. Using real session video (with Ivar as participant) to normalize vulnerability, illuminate process, and train pattern recognition. Regulatory and ethical nuances of self-experience in training; building consensus before policy change. Inner healing intelligence as a clinical metaphor aligned with Rogers, Rank, and psychodynamic concepts (unconscious therapeutic alliance). MDMA vs. classic psychedelics for implementation; sequencing with ketamine in public systems. Global classroom: 270+ clinicians from every continent; course structure centered on reflection, discussion, and live analysis.

Astrid møter igjen sin sidekick, forfatter og coach Isabelle Corneliussen, i Oslo. Sammen kommer de frem til at teambuilding er minst like viktig i familien som på jobben. De snakker også om hvor stort problem rødming egentlig er, og hvor rart det er at ingen snakker om det. Isabelle har flere klienter som sliter med rødming i voksen alder. Og siden «alle» snakker om ADHD om dagen, gjør selvfølgelig de også det.

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée en public à l'École alsacienne le 5 octobre 2025.Avec cette semaine :Jean-Louis Bourlanges, essayiste, ancien président de la Commission des Affaires étrangères de l'Assemblée nationale.David Djaïz, entrepreneur et essayiste.Antoine Foucher, consultant, spécialiste des questions sociales, auteur de Sortir du travail qui ne paie plus.Lucile Schmid, présidente de La Fabrique écologique et membre du comité de rédaction de la revue Esprit.LE PROJET DE BUDGET DE LECORNUUne première version du projet de loi de finances pour 2026 a été transmise jeudi pour avis au Haut conseil des finances publiques. La transmission de ce projet de loi marque le coup d'envoi du processus de discussion du budget. Le Haut conseil, un organisme indépendant placé auprès de la Cour des comptes, disposera ensuite de sept jours pour rendre son avis, destiné à être rendu public lors de la présentation formelle du budget par le gouvernement. Le texte devrait être déposé à l'Assemblée nationale au plus tard le 13 octobre, de façon que le Parlement dispose des 70 jours prévus par la Constitution pour en débattre.Le même jour, à la veille des rencontres organisées à Matignon avec le Parti socialiste et le Rassemblement national, l'entourage de Sébastien Lecornu a laissé fuiter quatre pistes de soutien au pouvoir d'achat en précisant toutefois que « rien n'est arbitré ». Il s'agirait de favoriser davantage les heures supplémentaires par une défiscalisation et un allègement des charges sociales ;d'alléger l'impôt sur le revenu des couples modestes : en améliorant le mécanisme de « décote », afin de l'aligner sur l'avantage accordé aux célibataires touchant des montants équivalents. De défiscaliser à nouveau les «primes Macron » les primes des salariés gagnant moins de trois fois le SMIC en 2026. D'encourager les dons familiaux en direction des jeunes générations.Selon le journal Les Échos, le projet de budget inclurait une « année blanche » comprenant le gel du barème de l'impôt sur le revenu et de toutes les pensions de retraite, ainsi que le relèvement du taux du « prélèvement forfaitaire unique » sur les revenus du capital. L'augmentation de la flat tax jusqu'à 36%, rapporterait 1,5 milliard d'euros. Le texte devrait comporter une mesure anti-optimisation centrée sur les holdings, certains contribuables très aisés y stockant de l'argent afin d'échapper à l'impôt. Des mesures seraient également en préparation pour lutter contre l'optimisation des Pactes Dutreil, cet outil fiscal conçu pour réduire la fiscalité des transmissions et donations des entreprises afin de préserver l'outil productif. Quant à la surtaxe d'impôt sur les sociétés, elle serait reconduite d'un an, mais son taux serait divisé par deux par rapport à celui appliqué en 2025. Son rendement attendrait ainsi de l'ordre de 4 milliards d'euros.Vendredi, le Premier ministre s'est engagé à ne pas utiliser l'article 49 alinéa 3 de la Constitution pour faire adopter son budget. L'idée n'est pas nouvelle : entre 1997 et 2002, le premier ministre Lionel Jospin, à la tête d'une « majorité plurielle », avait renoncé à son usage. Si les débats budgétaires s'enlisaient à l'Assemblée, faute de majorité, la méthode Lecornu pourrait dès lors aboutir à l'élaboration d'une loi spéciale ou par le passage du budget par voie d'ordonnances, une première sous la Ve République.SÉCURITÉ EUROPÉENNE FACE AUX MENACES RUSSES APRÈS COPENHAGUEL'Europe est soumise, ces derniers jours, à une série de défis : la Russie teste la capacité de plusieurs pays du nord de l'Europe à faire face à des envois de drones sur leurs aéroports. Elle viole régulièrement l'espace aérien de certains membres de l'Otan afin de mesurer leurs capacités de défense antiaérienne. Oslo, Copenhague, Munich ont été victimes des mêmes survols de drones non identifiés, contraignant les autorités danoises, norvégiennes et allemandes à fermer provisoirement leur espace aérien au-dessus de certains aéroports. Contrairement aux Ukrainiens, les Européens n'ont guère d'expérience dans le domaine de la lutte contre les drones.Dans ce contexte, lundi, Ursula von der Leyen, la présidente de la Commission, a dévoilé, une première cartographie de la « préparation 2030 », date à laquelle l'Europe doit être prête à se défendre par elle-même en cas d'agression russe. Les analyses des services de renseignement européens convergent : dans les trois à cinq prochaines années, la Russie pourrait être en mesure d'attaquer un pays de l'Union européenne ou de l'Otan si une paix en Ukraine lui permettait de se réarmer, et si l'Europe ne pouvait pas compter sur le soutien américain. Les États membres ont identifié neuf domaines capacitaires prioritaires dans lesquels l'Europe doit combler ses lacunes d'ici à 2030 : défense aérienne et antimissile, systèmes d'artillerie, missiles et munitions, cyber et guerre électronique, drones et anti-drones, combat terrestre, capacités maritimes, mobilité militaire et « capacités stratégiques habilitantes ».En vue de renforcer la défense du continent face à la menace russe, les dirigeants des 27 pays de l'Union européenne se sont retrouvés mercredi à Copenhague. Les discussions ont porté principalement sur trois axes : le développement capacitaire conjoint, les « projets phares » - comme le mur de drones ou la surveillance du flanc oriental - et la montée en puissance de l'industrie de défense européenne. Afin d'accélérer la montée en puissance militaire du continent, l'Union européenne a adopté en juin dernier le Security Action For Europe (SAFE), un instrument financier de prêts de 150 milliards d'euros. Environ 100 milliards sont alloués au flanc oriental de l'Europe : 43,7 milliards pour la Pologne, 16,7 milliards pour la Roumanie, 16,2 milliards pour la Hongrie. Cette concentration géographique reflète une réalité diverse. Chaque pays défend actuellement sa portion de frontière d'une manière légèrement différente, à l'aide de systèmes qui vont du plus sophistiqué au moins élaboré. Cette réunion sans conclusion écrite a permis de décanter des sujets qui seront finalisés les 23 et 24 octobre prochains lors du Conseil européen à Bruxelles. Objectif : combler les lacunes et favoriser des acquisitions conjointes pour lutter contre « la fragmentation de nos efforts à travers des initiatives nationales non coordonnées ».Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

After ten months of planning, Blind Hog and Acorn had a great two weeks away.   Helsinki, Tallinn, Oslo and Aurland were awesome. Lots of museums, sites, friends made new and old.  Farm-sitters reported no issues and also had a relaxing time away from the city.Now it is time for fall chores:  goat breeding, garlic planting, bean shelling, wood stacking.Dorothy said "there's no place like home" but that does not mean it isn't fun to explore for a bit!Click HERE to see the travel diary...

durée : 00:14:39 - Journal de 8 h - Copenhague, Oslo et maintenant Munich. Des drones inconnus ont survolé le deuxième aéroport d'Allemagne jeudi soir. Les autorités ont suspendu le trafic aérien, 17 vols ont été annulés.

durée : 00:14:39 - Journal de 8 h - Copenhague, Oslo et maintenant Munich. Des drones inconnus ont survolé le deuxième aéroport d'Allemagne jeudi soir. Les autorités ont suspendu le trafic aérien, 17 vols ont été annulés.

Contemporary artist Emilija Škarnulytė snakes from the decaying control rooms of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania, to Dungeness on the English Channel, exploring time and geology through the concept of future archaeology, via their film installation, Burial (2022).Folkestone Triennial 2025 continues until 19 October 2025.From Amber to the Stars. Together with M. K. Čiurlionis: Now and Then is at National M. K. Čiurlionis Art Museum in Kaunas until 12 October 2025.The MUNCH Triennale, Almost Unreal, opens at MUNCH in Oslo on 15 November 2025.A major solo exhibition of Emilija's work opens at Tate St Ives in Cornwall on 6 December 2025.PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic.Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/empirelinespodcast⁠⁠Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/empirelines

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unlocking Family Ties: Sindre's Journey to Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-02-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Høsten hadde kommet til Nordstrand Barnehjem i Oslo.En: Autumn had come to Nordstrand Barnehjem in Oslo.No: Trærne langs gaten var fulle av oransje og gule blader som knaset under føttene til barna som lekte ute.En: The trees along the street were full of orange and yellow leaves that crunched under the feet of the children playing outside.No: Luften var frisk, og inne i det gamle bygget var det en følelse av faded varme.En: The air was crisp, and inside the old building, there was a feeling of faded warmth.No: Gulvene knirket under føttene, og antikkemøbler fortalte historien til dem som hadde bodd der før.En: The floors creaked beneath their feet, and antique furniture told the story of those who had lived there before.No: Sindre, en nysgjerrig tolvåring, brukte ofte kveldene på å stirre ut gjennom vinduet på sitt rom.En: Sindre, a curious twelve-year-old, often spent his evenings staring out through the window of his room.No: Han tenkte på familien sin, eller hva som kanskje fantes av den.En: He thought about his family, or what might exist of it.No: Han visste ikke mye, men en sterk trang til å vite mer fylte ham.En: He didn't know much, but a strong desire to know more filled him.No: Han delte alltid sine tanker med Kari, hans beste venn på barnehjemmet.En: He always shared his thoughts with Kari, his best friend at the orphanage.No: Kari var også tolv, smart og full av ideer.En: Kari was also twelve, smart, and full of ideas.No: "Elin kan hjelpe oss," foreslo Kari en kveld.En: "Elin can help us," suggested Kari one evening.No: Elin var en av de ansatte på barnehjemmet.En: Elin was one of the staff at the orphanage.No: Hun var kjent for å være snill og hjertevarm, alltid med et smil til barna.En: She was known for being kind and warm-hearted, always with a smile for the children.No: Sindre måtte snakke med Elin.En: Sindre had to talk to Elin.No: Neste dag, da Elin kom inn i oppholdsrommet med varm kakao til barna, dro Sindre henne til siden.En: The next day, when Elin came into the common room with hot cocoa for the children, Sindre pulled her aside.No: "Elin, kan du hjelpe meg?En: "Elin, can you help me?"No: " spurte han forsiktig.En: he asked cautiously.No: "Jeg vil vite om familie min.En: "I want to know about my family."No: "Elin smilte varmt.En: Elin smiled warmly.No: "Selvfølgelig, Sindre.En: "Of course, Sindre.No: La oss se hva vi kan finne ut.En: Let's see what we can find out."No: "Men det var ikke så enkelt.En: But it wasn't that simple.No: Dokumentene på kontoret var låst, og barnehjemmets administrasjon var motvillige til å gi fra seg informasjon.En: The documents in the office were locked, and the orphanage's administration was reluctant to give away any information.No: Likevel gav Elin dem en liten nøkkel: motet til å prøve.En: Nevertheless, Elin gave them a small key: the courage to try.No: En kveld, etter at alle hadde lagt seg, møttes Sindre, Kari og Elin i biblioteket.En: One evening, after everyone had gone to bed, Sindre, Kari, and Elin met in the library.No: De lette gjennom gamle dokumenter, papirer fylt med historiene til mange barn.En: They searched through old documents, papers filled with the stories of many children.No: Det tok tid, men så, i en skuff på den gamle trepulten, fant de en forseglet konvolutt med Sindres navn skrevet på.En: It took time, but then, in a drawer of the old wooden desk, they found a sealed envelope with Sindre's name written on it.No: Sindre åpnet brevet med skjelvende hender.En: Sindre opened the letter with trembling hands.No: Inne var et brev fra en slektning han aldri hadde møtt.En: Inside was a letter from a relative he had never met.No: Det avslørte at han hadde en kusine i Bergen, en som ønsket å treffe ham.En: It revealed that he had a cousin in Bergen, someone who wished to meet him.No: Dagen etter satt Sindre på toget til Bergen, Elin og Kari ved siden av ham, smilende i støtte.En: The next day, Sindre sat on the train to Bergen, Elin and Kari beside him, smiling in support.No: Og i Bergen ventet en kvinne med åpne armer og et varmt smil.En: And in Bergen, a woman waited with open arms and a warm smile.No: Hun hadde fulgt med på Sindres liv fra avstand, men nå skulle de endelig møtes.En: She had been following Sindre's life from afar, but now they would finally meet.No: I det øyeblikket, følte Sindre en ro han aldri før hadde kjent.En: In that moment, Sindre felt a peace he had never known before.No: Det var som å finne hjem.En: It was like finding home.No: Og med det visste han at hans liv ville være fylt med nye muligheter og håp.En: And with that, he knew that his life would be filled with new opportunities and hope.No: Han hadde funnet sin plass i verden.En: He had found his place in the world.No: Og i de stille gate på Nordstrand, danset høstbladene i vinden mens et nytt kapittel i Sindres liv begynte.En: And in the quiet streets of Nordstrand, the autumn leaves danced in the wind as a new chapter in Sindre's life began. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstencrunched: knasetcrisp: friskfaded: fadedcreaked: knirketantique: antikkecurious: nysgjerrigorphanage: barnehjemmetreluctant: motvilligesealed: forsegletenvelope: konvolutttrembling: skjelvenderevealed: avslørteopportunities: muligheterwarm-hearted: hjertevarmsupport: støttepeace: robeneath: underrelative: slektningopportunities: mulighetercautiously: forsiktigadministration: administrasjonoffice: kontoretlocked: låstcourage: motetdrawer: skuffdesk: trepultensupport: støttefaded warmth: faded varmefilled: fylte

Noam Weissman sits down with Dr. Einat Wilf — former Knesset member, public intellectual, and one of Israel's sharpest voices — for a provocative conversation about Palestinian statehood. Once a passionate believer in Oslo's “land for peace,” Wilf's experiences led her from optimism to skepticism about whether a two-state solution is possible. She argues the conflict is rooted not in borders or land swaps but in the refusal to accept Jewish sovereignty. Noam presses Einat on Gaza disengagement, partition, competing ideas of justice in a conversation that challenges simple assumptions and forces listeners to rethink what peace, recognition, and sovereignty really mean. This episode of Unpacking Israeli History is generously in honor of Dr. Andrew and Marci Spitzer. If you want to sponsor an episode of Unpacking Israel History or even just say what's up, be in touch at noam@unpacked.media. Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, AJC hosted a conversation with Jason Greenblatt, a key architect of the Abraham Accords, and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro. They discussed the challenges threatening regional stability, from unilateral moves on Palestinian statehood to political pressures within Israel, and underscored what's at stake—and what it will take—to expand the Abraham Accords and advance peace. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode lineup: Dan Shapiro (1:00) Jason Greenblatt (18:05) Full transcript: https://www.ajc.org/news/podcast/accords-of-tomorrow-architects-of-peace-episode-5 Resources: AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace - Tune in weekly for new episodes. AJC.org/AbrahamAccords - The Abraham Accords, Explained AJC.org/CNME - Find more on AJC's Center for a New Middle East Listen – AJC Podcasts: AJC.org/ForgottenExodus AJC.org/PeopleofthePod Follow Architects of Peace on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace You can reach us at: podcasts@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript: Manya Brachear Pashman: In September 2020, the world saw what had been years – decades – in the making: landmark peace agreements dubbed the Abraham Accords – normalizing relations between Israel and two Arabian Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Later, in December, they were joined by the Kingdom of Morocco. Five years later, AJC is pulling back the curtain to meet key individuals who built the trust that led to these breakthroughs and turning the spotlight on some of the results. Introducing the Architects of Peace. On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in September, American Jewish Committee hosted conversations with former Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt, a key architect of the Abraham Accords, and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro:. Both diplomats discussed the dangers threatening peace in the region, including some countries' unilateral calls for Palestinian statehood. They shared what's at stake and what it will take to expand the Abraham Accords and make progress toward peace in the region. We're including those conversations as part of our series.  AJC's Chief Strategy and Communications Officer Belle Yoeli starts us off with Ambassador Shapiro. Belle Yoeli:  Ambassador Shapiro, thank you so much for being with us. We're going to speak primarily about unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood, but I, of course, want to ask you a couple of questions, because you have so much to share with us before we dive in.  First and foremost, as we've said, It's been almost two years, and at AJC, we're all about optimism and playing the long game, as you know, but it does feel like the challenges for the Jewish community and the state of Israel continue to build. And of course, the war looms very large. What is your analysis of the geopolitical horizon for the war in Gaza. Dan Shapiro:  First, thanks for having me. Thank you to American Jewish Committee and to Ted and everybody for all you do. Thank you, Ruby [Chen], and the families, for the fellowship that we can share with you in this goal. I'll just say it very simply, this war needs to end. The hostages need to come home. Hamas needs to be removed from power. And aid needs to surge into Gaza and move forward with a reconstruction of Gaza for Palestinians who prepare to live in peace with Israel. This is something that is overdue and needs to happen. I think there have been a number of missed opportunities along the way. I don't say this in a partisan way. I think President Trump has missed opportunities at the end of the first ceasefire, when the first ceasefire was allowed to expire after the Iran strike, something I strongly supported and felt was exactly the right thing to do. There was an opening to create a narrative to end the war. I think there have been other missed opportunities. And I don't say in a partisan way, because the administration I served in, the Biden administration, we made mistakes and we missed opportunities. So it can be shared. that responsibility.  But what I do think is that there is a new opportunity right now, and we saw it in President Trump's meeting with Arab leaders. It's going to take very significant, deft, and sustained diplomatic effort. He's got a good team, and they need to do the follow through now to hold the Arabs to their commitments on ensuring Hamas is removed from power, on ensuring that there's a security arrangement in Gaza that does not leave Israel vulnerable to any possibility of a renewal of hostilities against it. And of course, to get the hostages released. That's pressure on the Arabs. And of course, he's got a meeting coming up with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and I do think he's going to need to lean on Prime Minister Netanyahu to overcome the resistance that he has to deal with in his cabinet, from those who want to continue the war or who those who rule out any role of any kind for the Palestinian Authority in something that will follow in the day after in Gaza.  So there is a real opportunity here. Once the war is over, then we have an opportunity to get back on the road that we were on. Two years ago at this UN General Assembly, I was serving as the Biden administration's Senior Advisor on regional integration, the first State Department position to hold that, trying to follow through on the excellent work that Jason Greenblatt and Jared Kushner and, of course, President Trump did in the first term in achieving the Abraham Accords. And we were building out the Negev Forum. And in fact, at that UNGA meeting, we had planned the next ministerial meeting of the Negev Forum. It was to take place October 19 in Marrakesh. Obviously, no one ever heard about that summit. It didn't happen. But getting back on the road to strengthening and expanding the Abraham Accords, to getting Saudi Arabia to the table as a country that will normalize relations with Israel, to expanding regional forums like the Negev Forum. Those are all still within reach, but none of them are possible until the war ends, till the hostages are home, till Hamas is removed from power.  Belle Yoeli:  Absolutely. And we look forward to talking more about the day after, in our next segment, in a segment coming up. Ambassador, you just got back from Israel. Can you tell us about your experience, the mood, what's the climate like in Israel? And any insights from your meetings and time that you think should be top of mind for us? Dan Shapiro:  I think what was top of mind for almost every Israeli I spoke to was the hostages. I spent time in the hostage square in Tel Aviv, spent time with Ruby, spent time with other hostage families, and everywhere you go as everybody who spin their nose, you see the signs, you hear the anxiety. And it's getting deeper because of the time that people are worried is slipping away for, especially for those who are still alive, but for all of those hostages to be returned to their families, so deep, deep anxiety about it, and candidly, some anger, I think we just heard a little bit of it toward a government that they're not sure shares that as the highest priority. There's a lot of exhaustion. People are tired of multiple rounds of reserve duty, hundreds of days. Families stressed by that as well the concern that this could drag on with the new operation well into next year. It's allowed to continue. It's a lot of worry about Israel's increased isolation, and of course, that's part of the subject. We'll discuss how countries who have been friends of Israel, whether in the region or in Europe or elsewhere, are responding in more and more negative ways, and Israel, and all Israelis, even in their personal lives, are feeling that pinch. But there's also some, I guess, expectant hope that President Trump, who is popular in Israel, of course, will use his influence and his regional standing, which is quite significant, to put these pieces together. Maybe we're seeing that happening this week. And of course, there's some expectant hope, or at least expectant mood, about an election next year, which will bring about some kind of political change in Israel. No one knows exactly what that will look like, but people are getting ready for that. So Israelis are relentlessly forward, looking even in the depths of some degree of anxiety and despair, and so I was able to feel those glimmers as well. Belle Yoeli:  And relentlessly resilient, absolutely resilient. And we know that inspires us. Moving back to the piece on diplomatic isolation and the main piece of our conversation, obviously, at AJC, we've been intensely focused on many of the aspects that are concerning us, in terms of unfair treatment of countries towards Israel, but unilateral recognition of Palestinian state is probably the most concerning issue that we've been dealing with this week, and obviously has gotten a lot of attention in the media. So from your perspective, what is this really all about? Obviously, this, this has been on the table for a while. It's not the first time that countries have threatened to do this, but I think it is the first time we're time we're seeing France and other major countries now pushing this forward in this moment. Is this all about political pressure on Israel? Dan Shapiro:  Well, first, I'll say that I think it's a mistake. I think it's an ill advised set of initiatives by France, by Canada, Australia, UK and others. It will change almost it will change nothing on the ground. And so to that sense, it's a purely rhetorical step that changes nothing, and probably does little, if anything, to advance toward the stated goal of some sort of resolution of the Israeli Palestinian conflict. And in many ways, it may actually set it back in part because of the way it appears to and certainly many Israelis understand it too. And I'm sorry to say, many Arabs understand it to reward Hamas. Hamas is celebrating it as an achievement of October 7, and that October 7 will find its place in the pantheon of the Palestinian Liberation story that should never be allowed to happen. So doing it this way, doing it without conditioning it on the release of hostages, on the disarming and removal of Hamas from Gaza, is a mistake. And of course, it tells Israelis that their very legitimate concerns about obviously the hostages, but also that some future Palestinian state, wherever and whatever form it might take, could become a threat to them from other parts, from parts of the West Bank, as it was from Gaza on October 7. And you cannot get to that goal unless you're willing to engage the Israeli public on those concerns, very legitimate concerns, and address them in a very forthright way.  So I think it's a mistake. I'm sure, to some degree, others have made this observation. It is motivated by some of the domestic political pressures that these leaders feel from their different constituencies, maybe their left, left wing constituencies, some right wing constituencies, and some immigrant constituencies. And so maybe they're responding to that. And I think that's, you know, leaders deal with those types of things. I think sometimes they make bad decisions in dealing with those types of pressures. I think that's the case here, but I it's also the case. I think it's just fair to say that in the absence of any Israeli Government articulated viable day after, plan for Gaza, something we were urged Israel to work with us on all the time. I was serving in the Biden administration, and I think the Trump administration has as well, but it's remained blurry. What does what is that vision of the day after? Not only when does it start, but what does it look like afterwards? And is it something that Arab States and European states can buy into and get behind and and put their influence to work to get Hamas out and to do a rebuild that meets the needs of both Israelis and Palestinians. There hasn't been that. And so that could have been a way of satisfying some of those domestic pressures, but it wasn't really available. And so I think some of the leaders turn to this ill advised move instead. Belle Yoeli:  So perhaps catering to domestic political concerns and wanting to take some sort of moral high ground on keeping peace alive, but beyond that, no real, practical or helpful outcomes, aside from setting back the cause of peace? Dan Shapiro:  I think it has limited practical effects. Fact, I think it does tell Israelis that much of the world has not internalized their legitimate concerns, and that they will be, you know, cautious at best for this. Everybody knows that there are many Israelis who have been long standing supporters of some kind of two state resolution to the Israeli Palestinian conflict. And post October 7, they've, they don't still hold that position, or at least they say, if it can happen, it's going to take a long time, it's going to look very different. And I think that actually is some a real practical takeaway, that if we are going to talk about some future establishment of a Palestinian state and some two state arrangement, certainly separation between Israelis and Palestinians, so they don't try to live intermixed in a way that they govern each other. I think that is that is desirable, but it's not necessarily going to look like two state outcomes that were envisioned in the Oslo period, in the 90s and the 2000s it's going to look different. It's going to take longer. And so that is something that I think we have to make sure is understood as people raise this initiative, that their goal is not the goal of 1993 it's going to have to look different, and it's going to have to take longer. Belle Yoeli:  So as more and more countries have sort of joined this, this move that we find to be unhelpful, obviously, a concern that we all have who are engaged in this work is that we've heard response, perhaps, from the Israelis, that there could be potential annexation of the West Bank, and that leads to this sort of very, very, even more concerning scenario that all of the work that you were discussing before, around the Abraham Accords, could freeze, or, perhaps even worse, collapse. What's your analysis on that scenario? How concerned should we be based on everything that you know now and if not that scenario? What else should we be thinking about? Dan Shapiro:  We should be concerned. I was actually in Israel, when the UAE issued their announcement about four weeks ago that annexation in the West Wing could be a red line, and I talked to a very senior UAE official and tried to understand what that means, and they aren't, weren't prepared to or say precisely what it means. It doesn't necessarily mean they're going to break off relations or end the Abraham Accords, but that they would have to respond, and there's a limited range of options for how one could respond, with moving ambassadors or limiting flights or reducing certain kinds of trade or other visits. Nothing good, nothing that would help propel forward the Abraham accords and that particular critical bilateral relationship in a way that we wanted to so I think there's risk. I think if the UAE would take that step, others would probably take similar steps. Egypt and Jordan have suggested there would be steps. So I think there's real risk there, and I think it's something that we should be concerned about, and we should counsel our Israeli friends not to go that route. There are other ways that they may respond. In fact, I think we've already seen the Trump administration, maybe as a proxy, make some kind of moves that try to balance the scales of these unilateral recognitions. But that particular one, with all of the weight that it carries about what how it limits options for future endpoints, I think would be very, very damaging. And I don't think I'm the only one. Just in the last hour and a half or so, President Trump, sitting in the Oval Office, said very publicly that he, I think you said, would not allow Netanyahu to do the Analyze annexation of the West Bank. I think previously, it was said by various people in the administration that it's really an Israeli decision, and that the United States is not going to tell them what to do. And that's perfectly fine as a public position, and maybe privately, you can say very clearly what you think is the right course, he's now said it very publicly. We'll see if he holds to that position. But he said it, and I think given the conversations he was having with Arab leaders earlier this week, given the meeting, he will have his fourth meeting. So it's obviously a very rich relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday, I think it's clear what he believes is necessary to get to the end of this war and not leave us in a worse position for trying to get back on the road to his goals. His goals of expanding the Abraham accords his great achievement from the first term, getting Saudi Arabia to normalize relations, of course, getting hostages released and getting Arabs involved in the reconstruction of Gaza in a way that Gaza can never become the threat it was again on October 7, those are his goals. They'll be well served by the end of the war that I described earlier, and by avoiding this cycle that you're referencing. Belle Yoeli:  Putting aside the issue of unilateral recognition, I think we've seen in our work with our Israeli counterparts, sort of differences in the political establish. Around how important it is in thinking about the day after and seeing movement on the Palestinian issue. And we've seen from some that they perhaps make it out that it's not as important that the Palestinian having movement towards a political path. It's not necessarily a have to be front and center, while others seem to prioritize it. And I think in our work with Arab countries, it's very clear that there does have to be some tangible movement towards the political aspirations for the Palestinian for there to really be any future progress beyond the Abraham accords. What's your take? Dan Shapiro:  My take is that the Arab states have often had a kind of schizophrenic view about the Palestinian issue. It's not always been, maybe rarely been their highest priority. They've certainly had a lot of disagreements with and maybe negative assessments of Palestinian leaders, of course, Hamas, but even Palestinian Authority leaders. And so, you know, it's possible to ask the question, or it has been over time, you know, how high do they prioritize? It? Certainly those countries that stepped forward to join the Abraham accords said they were not going to let that issue prevent them from advancing their own interests by establishing these productive bilateral relations with Israel, having said that there's no question that Arab publics have been deeply, deeply affected by the war in Gaza, by the coverage they see they unfortunately, know very little about what happened on October 7, and they know a lot about Israeli strikes in Gaza, civilian casualties, humanitarian aid challenges, and so that affects public moods. Even in non democratic countries, leaders are attentive to the views of their publics, and so I think this is important to them. And every conversation that I took part in, and I know my colleagues in the Biden administration with Arab states about those day after arrangements that we wanted them to participate in, Arab security forces, trainers of Palestinian civil servants, reconstruction funding and so forth. They made very clear there were two things they were looking for. They were looking for a role for the Palestinian Authority, certainly with room to negotiate exactly what that role would be, but some foothold for the Palestinian Authority and improving and reforming Palestinian Authority, but to have them be connected to that day after arrangement in Gaza and a declared goal of some kind of Palestinian state in the future.  I think there was a lot of room in my experience, and I think it's probably still the case for flexibility on the timing, on the dimensions, on some of the characteristics of that outcome. And I think a lot of realism among some of these Arab leaders that we're not talking about tomorrow, and we're not talking about something that might have been imagined 20 or 30 years ago, but they still hold very clearly to those two positions as essentially conditions for their involvement in getting to getting this in. So I think we have to take it seriously. It sounds like President Trump heard that in his meeting with the Arab leaders on Tuesday. It sounds like he's taking it very seriously. Belle Yoeli:  I could ask many more questions, but I would get in trouble, and you've given us a lot to think about in a very short amount of time. Ambassador Shapiro, thank you so much for being with us. Dan Shapiro:  Thank you. Thank you everybody.  Manya Brachear Pashman: As you heard, Ambassador Shapiro served under President Obama. Now AJC's Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson speaks with Jason Greenblatt, who served under President Trump. But don't expect a counterpoint. Despite their political differences, these two men see eye to eye on quite a bit. Jason Isaacson: Jason first, thank you for the Abraham Accords. The work that you did changed the history of the Middle East. We are so full of admiration for the work of you and your team. Jared Kushner. Of course, President Trump, in changing the realities for Israel's relationship across the region and opening the door to the full integration of Israel across the region.  It's an unfinished work, but the work that you pioneered with the President, with Jared, with the whole team, has changed the perspective that Israel can now enjoy as it looks beyond the immediate borders, Jordan and Egypt, which has had relations with a quarter a century or more, to full integration in the region. And it's thanks to you that we actually are at this point today, even with all the challenges. So first, let me just begin this conversation by just thanking you for what you've done.  Jason Greenblatt: Thank you. Thank you, and Shana Tova to everybody, thank you for all that you do. Jason Isaacson: Thank you. So you were intimately involved in negotiations to reach normalization agreements between Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco, the Kingdom of Bahrain, of course, the United Arab Emirates. Can you take us behind the scenes of these negotiations? At what point during the first term of President Trump did this become a priority for the administration, and when did it seem that it might actually be a real possibility? Jason Greenblatt: So I have the benefit, of course, of looking backward, right? We didn't start out to create the Abraham Accords. We started out to create peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians, which, as Dan knows, and so many people here know, including you Jason, seems to be an impossible task. But I would say that if I follow the breadcrumbs, my first meeting with Yousef Al Otaiba was a lunch, where it was the first time I actually ever met an Emirati, the first time I understood the psychology of the Emiratis. And others. I realized that the world had changed tremendously.  Everything that you heard about anti-Israel wasn't part of the conversation. I'll go so far as to say, when I went to the Arab League Summit that took place in Jordan in March of 2017 where I met every foreign minister. And I'm not going to tell you that I loved many of those meetings, or 85% of the conversation, where it wasn't exactly excited about Israel and what Israel stood for. There were so many things in those conversations that were said that gave me hope.  So it was multiple years of being in the White House and constantly trying to work toward that. But I want to go backwards for a second, and you touched on this in your speech, there are many parents and grandparents of the Abraham Accords, and AJC is one of those parents or grandparents. There are many people who work behind the scenes, Israeli diplomats and so many others. And I'm sure the Kingdom of Morocco, where the architecture was built for something like the Abraham Accords, everybody wanted regional peace and talked about Middle East peace. But we were fortunate, unfortunately for the Palestinians who left the table, which was a big mistake, I think, on their part, we're very fortunate to take all of that energy and all of that hard work and through a unique president, President Trump, actually create that architecture.  On a sad note, I wouldn't say that when I left the White House, I thought I'd be sitting here thinking, you know, five years out, I thought there'd be lots of countries that would already have signed and all the trips that I take to the Middle East, I thought would be much. Now they're easy for me, but we're in a very, very different place right now. I don't think I ever would have envisioned that. Jason Isaacson: Thank you. The administration has talked a great deal about expanding the Abraham Accords, of course, and as have we. Indeed, at an AJC program that we had in Washington in February with Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, he talked publicly for the first time about Lebanon and Syria joining the Accords. Obviously, with both of those countries, their new political situation presents new possibilities.  However, the ongoing war in Gaza, as we've been discussing with Ambassador Shapiro, and Israel's actions, including most recently striking Hamas in Doha, have further isolated Israel in the region and made an expansion of the accords harder to envision. At least, that's the way it seems. Given the current situation in the Middle East. Do you think the Trump administration can be successful in trying to broker new agreements, or do the current politics render that impossible in the short term? How hopeful are you? Jason Greenblatt: So I remain hopeful. First of all, I think that President Trump is a unique president because he's extremely close to the Israeli side, and he's very close to the Arab side. And he happens to have grandchildren who are both, right. I think, despite this terrible time that we're facing, despite hostage families, I mean, the terrible things that they have to live through and their loved ones are living it through right now, I still have hope. There's no conversation that I have in the Arab world that still doesn't want to see how those Abraham Accords can be expanded. Dan, you mentioned the Arab media. It's true, the Arab world has completely lost it when it comes to Israel, they don't see what I see, what I'm sure all of you see.  I'm no fan of Al Jazeera, but I will say that there are newspapers that I write for, like Arab News. And when I leave the breakfast room in a hotel in Riyadh and I look at the headlines of, not Al Jazeera, but even Arab News, I would say, Wow, what these people are listening to and reading, what they must think of us. And we're seeing it now play out on the world stage. But despite all that, and I take my kids to the Middle East all the time, we have dear friends in all of those countries, including very high level people. I've gotten some great Shana Tovas from very high level people. They want the future that was created by the Abraham Accords. How we get there at this particular moment is a big question mark. Jason Isaacson: So we touched on this a little bit in the earlier conversation with Dan Shapiro:. Your team during the first Trump administration was able to defer an Israeli proposal to annex a portion of the West Bank, thanks to obviously, the oped written by Ambassador Al Otaiba, and the very clear position that that government took, that Israel basically had a choice, normalization with the UAE or annexation. Once again, there is discussion now in Israel about annexation. Now the President, as Ambassador Shapiro just said, made a very dramatic statement just a couple of hours ago. How do you see this playing out? Do you think that annexation is really off the table now? And if it were not off the table, would it prevent the continuation of the agreements that were reached in 2020 and the expansion of those agreements to a wider integration of Israel in the region? Jason Greenblatt: To answer that, I think for those of you who are in the room, who don't know me well, you should understand my answer is coming from somebody who is on the right of politics, both in Israel and here. In fact, some of my Palestinian friends would say that sometimes I was Bibi's mouthpiece. But I agree with President Trump and what he said earlier today that Dan had pointed out, I don't think this is the time. I don't think it's the place. And I was part of the team that wrote the paperwork that would have allowed Israel to . . . you use the word annexation. I'll say, apply Israeli sovereignty. You'll use the word West Bank, I'll use Judea, Samaria.  Whatever the label is, it really doesn't matter. I don't think this is the time to do it. I think Israel has so many challenges right now, militarily, hostages, there's a million things going on, and the world has turned against Israel. I don't agree with those that are pushing Bibi. I don't know if it's Bibi himself, but I hope that Bibi could figure out a way to get out of that political space that he's in. And I think President Trump is making the right call. Jason Isaacson: So, I was speaking with Emirati diplomats a couple of days ago, who were giving me the sense that Israel hasn't gotten the message that the Palestinian issue is really important to Arab leaders. And we talked about this with Ambassador Shapiro earlier, that it's not just a rhetorical position adopted by Arab leaders. It actually is the genuine view of these Arab governments. Is that your sense as well that there needs to be something on the Palestinian front in order to advance the Abraham Accords, beyond the countries that we've established five years ago? Jason Greenblatt: You know, when I listened to Dan speak, and I told him this after his remarks, I'm always reminded that even though we disagree around the edges on certain things, if you did a Venn diagram, there would be a lot of overlap. I agree with how he sees the world. But I want to take it even back to when I was in the White House.  There are many times people said, Oh, the Arabs don't care about the Palestinians. They don't care. We could just do whatever we want. It's not true. They may care more about their own countries, right? They all have their visions, and it's important to them to advance their own visions. The Palestinian cause may not have been as important, but there is no way that they were going to abandon the Palestinians back then, and I don't think the UAE or the Kingdom of Morocco or others having entered into the Abraham Accords, abandoned the Palestinians. I think that was the wrong way to look at it, but they are certainly not going to abandon the Palestinians now. And I think that how Dan described it, which is there has to be some sort of game plan going forward. Whether you want to call it a state, which, I don't like that word, but we can't continue to live like this. I'm a grandfather now of three. I don't want my grandchildren fighting this fight. I really don't. Is there a solution?  Okay, there's a lot of space between what I said and reality, and I recognize that, but it's incumbent on all of us to keep trying to figure out, is there that solution? And it's going to include the Palestinians. I just want to close my answer with one thing that might seem odd to everybody. I'm not prone to quoting Saeb Erekat, who I disagreed with, the late Saeb Erekat, who I disagreed with just about on everything, but he used to tell me, Jason, the answer isn't in the Koran, it's not in the Torah, it's not in the Christian Bible, and the Israelis and the Palestinians are not leaving the space. So let's figure out a solution that we could all live with. So that's how I see it. Jason Isaacson: Thank you for that. One last question. I also heard in another conversation with other em righty diplomats the other day that the conflict isn't between Arabs and Israelis or Arabs and Jews, it's between moderates and extremists, and that the UAE is on the side of the moderates, and Morocco is on the side of the moderates, and the Kingdom of Bahrain is on the side of the moderates, and Israel is on the side of the moderates. And that's what we have to keep in our minds.   But let me also ask you something that we've been saying for 30 years across the region, which is, if you believe in the Palestinian cause, believe in rights for the Palestinians, you will advance that cause by engaging Israel, not by isolating Israel. Is that also part of the argument that your administration used five years ago? Jason Greenblatt: 100%. I think, I mean, I kept pushing for it and eventually they did it, for the Israelis and the Arabs to engage directly. Yes, the US plays a role, and they could play a moderating role. They could play somewhat of a coercive role. Nobody's going to force the Israelis, or frankly, even the Palestinians, to do anything they don't want to do, but getting them in the room so there are no missed signals, no missed expectations, I think, is the key part of this solution. I'm still hopeful, just to go back to your prior question, that they could get the right people in the room and somebody like President Trump, together with Emirati diplomats, Moroccan diplomats and others. They could talk rationally, and sanely, and appropriately, and we'll get somewhere good. Jason Isaacson: Ok, look ahead. We just marked the fifth anniversary of the Abraham Accords. Will there be a 10th Anniversary of the Abraham Accords, and will it look the same that it is now? Jason Greenblatt: No, I think it's going to be better. Yes, I think there's going to be a 10th Anniversary. I think there will be challenges. But maybe the best way I could answer this is, when the, I'll call it, the beeper incident in Lebanon happened. Okay, quite, quite a feat. I was in a conference room at a client of mine in the Middle East. Most of the room was filled with Lebanese Arabs, Christians and Muslims and some Druze. And it was unusual for everybody's phone to buzz at once, because I'm usually following the Israeli and American news. They're following Arab news. All the phones buzz. So somebody stopped talking, and we all picked up our phone to look at it. And I'm looking at the headlines thinking, oh, boy, am I in the wrong room, right?  And after a minute or so of people kind of catching their breath, understanding what happened, two or three of them said, wow, Jason. Like, that's incredible. Like, you know, I wasn't in the White House anymore, but they also want a different future, right? They are sick and tired of Lebanon being a failed state. Their kids are like my kids, and they're just . . . they're everything that they're building is for a different future, and I see that time and time again. So to go back to the UAE diplomats comment, which I hear all the time as well. It really is a fight of moderates against extremists. The extremists are loud and they're very bad. We know that, but we are so much better. So working together, I think we're going to get to somewhere great. Jason Isaacson: Very good. Okay. Final question. You can applaud, it's okay. Thank you for that. Out of the Abraham Accords have grown some regional cooperation agreements. I too, you too, IMEC, the India, Middle East, Europe, Economic corridor. Do you see that also, as part of the future, the creation of these other regional agreements, perhaps bringing in Japan and Korea and and other parts of the world into kind of expanding the Abraham Accords? In ways that are beneficial to many countries and also, at the same time, deepening the notion of Israelis, Israel's integration in the region. Jason Greenblatt: 100% and I know I think AJC has been very active on the IMEC front. People used to say, Oh, this is not an economic peace. It isn't an economic peace, but nor is economics not a very important part of peace. So all of these agreements, I encourage you to keep working toward them, because they will be needed. In fact, one of the fights that I used to have with Saeb Erekat and President Abbas all the time is, I know you're not an economic issue, but let's say we manage to make peace. What's going to happen the next day? You need an economic plan. Let's work on the economic plan. So whether it's IMEC or something else, just keep working at it. Go, you know, ignore the bad noise. The bad noise is here for a little while, unfortunately, but there will be a day after, and those economic agreements are what's going to be the glue that propels it forward. Jason Isaacson: Jason Greenblatt, really an honor to be with you again. Thank you.  Manya Brachear Pashman: In our next episode of the series, we will explore more of the opportunities and challenges presented by the Abraham Accords and who might be the next country to sign the landmark peace agreement.  Atara Lakritz is our producer. T.K. Broderick is our sound engineer. Special thanks to Jason Isaacson, Sean Savage, and the entire AJC team for making this series possible.  You can subscribe to Architects of Peace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can learn more at AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace. The views and opinions of our guests don't necessarily reflect the positions of AJC. You can reach us at podcasts@ajc.org. If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to spread the word, and hop onto Apple Podcasts or Spotify to rate us and write a review to help more listeners find us. Music Credits: Middle East : ID: 279780040; Composer: Eric Sutherland Inspired Middle East: ID: 241884108; Composer: iCENTURY Mystical Middle East: ID: 212471911; Composer: Vicher

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unveiling Oslo's Hidden Sculpture: A Tale of Art and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: I Vigeland Park i Oslo var høstfargene på sitt mest blendende.En: In Vigeland Park in Oslo, the autumn colors were at their most dazzling.No: Løvene rundt de store skulpturene lyste opp i gull og oransje.En: The leaves around the large sculptures glowed in gold and orange.No: Lufta var kjølig, men mild, akkurat passe til en rolig spasertur.En: The air was cool but mild, just perfect for a leisurely stroll.No: Astrid, en ivrig kunststudent, gikk sakte gjennom parken på jakt etter inspirasjon.En: Astrid, an eager art student, walked slowly through the park in search of inspiration.No: Hun elsket hvordan Gustav Vigelands skulpturer fanget menneskelige følelser på en unik måte.En: She loved how Gustav Vigeland's sculptures captured human emotions in a unique way.No: På en benk i nærheten av Fonteneplassen satte hun seg ned for en pause.En: On a bench near Fonteneplassen, she sat down for a break.No: Blikket hennes falt plutselig på et brev som lå alene, halvt skjult under løv.En: Her gaze suddenly fell on a letter that lay alone, half-hidden under leaves.No: Hun plukket det opp.En: She picked it up.No: Konvolutten var gammel, papiret tynt og sprøtt.En: The envelope was old, the paper thin and brittle.No: "Hva i all verden er dette?En: "What on earth is this?"No: " mumlet hun.En: she murmured.No: Mens Astrid sto der og studerte brevet, la Leif, en lokal mann som ofte gikk tur i parken, merke til henne.En: As Astrid stood there studying the letter, Leif, a local man who often walked in the park, noticed her.No: Han visste at hun hadde funnet noe spesielt.En: He knew she'd found something special.No: Leif hadde tilbrakt utallige timer i parken, og skjønte at brevet kunne være koblet til en gammel historie han hadde hørt om.En: Leif had spent countless hours in the park and understood that the letter might be connected to an old story he'd heard about.No: Astrid så at Leif nærmet seg, og bestemte seg for å spørre.En: Astrid saw Leif approaching and decided to ask.No: "Unnskyld, kjenner du til dette brevet?En: "Excuse me, do you know about this letter?"No: " spurte hun, mens hun rakte det fram.En: she asked, as she handed it over.No: Leif nølte.En: Leif hesitated.No: "Kanskje," svarte han kort.En: "Maybe," he replied briefly.No: Han virket usikker, nesten redd.En: He seemed unsure, almost scared.No: Astrid smilte varmt.En: Astrid smiled warmly.No: "Jeg er kunststudent," sa hun.En: "I'm an art student," she said.No: "Jeg er veldig nysgjerrig på parkens historie.En: "I'm very curious about the park's history.No: Kanskje du kan fortelle meg mer?En: Maybe you can tell me more?"No: "Leif tenkte seg om.En: Leif thought for a moment.No: "Vel," begynte han forsiktig, "det finnes en gammel lokal legende.En: "Well," he began cautiously, "there's an old local legend.No: Det handler om en skjult skulptur her i parken.En: It's about a hidden sculpture here in the park.No: Noen sier at dette brevet peker mot det.En: Some say this letter points to it.No: Men ingen har funnet det ennå.En: But no one has found it yet."No: "Astrid ble begeistret.En: Astrid became excited.No: Hun skjønte at for å finne ut mer, måtte hun vinne Leifs tillit.En: She realized that to learn more, she needed to earn Leif's trust.No: "Jeg kan hjelpe deg med fotografering," foreslo hun.En: "I can help you with photography," she suggested.No: "Jeg ser du har et godt kamera.En: "I see you have a good camera.No: Kanskje vi kan jobbe sammen?En: Maybe we can work together?"No: "Leif nikket, interessert.En: Leif nodded, interested.No: De begynte å tilbringe tid sammen, delte kunnskap og historier mens de utforsket parkens mange hemmeligheter.En: They began to spend time together, sharing knowledge and stories as they explored the park's many secrets.No: Astrid lærte om parkens historie, og Leif tok flotte bilder av de stadig skiftende landskapene.En: Astrid learned about the park's history, and Leif took great photos of the ever-changing landscapes.No: Etter flere dager med leting og samarbeid, avslørte brevet ledetråder som førte dem til en avsidesliggende del av parken.En: After several days of searching and collaboration, the letter revealed clues that led them to a secluded part of the park.No: Der, skjult bak tette busker, fant de endelig den glemte skulpturen.En: There, hidden behind dense bushes, they finally found the forgotten sculpture.No: Den var dekket med mose, men like vakker som resten.En: It was covered with moss but as beautiful as the rest.No: Mystikken rundt skulpturen brakte Astrid og Leif nærmere hverandre.En: The mystery surrounding the sculpture brought Astrid and Leif closer.No: De hadde løst mysteriet sammen, og en ny vennskap hadde vokst frem.En: They had solved the mystery together, and a new friendship had grown.No: Astrid lærte at tålmodighet og samarbeid kunne åpne dører til nye oppdagelser, mens Leif, som var vant til å være alene, så verdien i å dele sine interesser.En: Astrid learned that patience and collaboration could open doors to new discoveries, while Leif, who was used to being alone, saw the value in sharing his interests.No: Med vinden som raslet gjennom trærne, sto de der og så på den skjulte skatten.En: With the wind rustling through the trees, they stood there looking at the hidden treasure.No: Vigeland Park hadde fått enda en historie å fortelle.En: Vigeland Park had gained yet another story to tell. Vocabulary Words:dazzling: blendendeleisurely: roligstroll: spaserturinspiration: inspirasjonemotions: følelsergaze: blikkenvelope: konvoluttenbrittle: sprøttmurmured: mumletlocal: lokalhesitated: nøltecurious: nysgjerrigsecluded: avsidesliggendedense: tettemoss: mosefriendship: vennskapsolved: løstpatience: tålmodighetrustling: raslettreasure: skattenlegend: legendecollaboration: samarbeidsecrets: hemmeligheterever-changing: stadig skiftendebeckons: peker mottrust: tillitcaptured: fangetsuddenly: plutseligapproaching: nærmet segcautiously: forsiktig

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Chance Encounter in Oslo's Golden Autumn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstluften i Oslo var skarp, og Vigelandsparken glødet i varme toner av gull og rav.En: The autumn air in Oslo was sharp, and Vigelandsparken glowed in warm tones of gold and amber.No: Sindre ruslet stille gjennom parken, kameraet hans hang trygt rundt halsen.En: Sindre strolled quietly through the park, his camera hanging securely around his neck.No: Han elsket å ta bilder av de majestetiske statuene og de flyvende bladene som danset med vinden.En: He loved taking pictures of the majestic statues and the flying leaves that danced with the wind.No: Men i dag følte han et drag av ensomhet i brystet, kanskje sterkere enn han ville innrømme.En: But today, he felt a pull of loneliness in his chest, perhaps stronger than he wanted to admit.No: I utkanten av parken, ved en benk, satt en eldre kvinne.En: On the outskirts of the park, by a bench, sat an elderly woman.No: Hun så bekymret ut, blikket hennes flakket over parkkartet hun holdt.En: She looked worried, her gaze flitting over the park map she held.No: Sindre sto et øyeblikk og vurderte hva han skulle gjøre.En: Sindre paused for a moment, considering what to do.No: Det var Klara.En: It was Klara.No: Han så på hennes grånende hår som lyste i solskinnet, og da fikk han en indre trang til å hjelpe.En: He looked at her graying hair shining in the sunlight and felt an inner urge to help.No: «Unnskyld,» sa han forsiktig mens han nærmet seg benken.En: "Excuse me," he said gently as he approached the bench.No: «Trenger du hjelp med kartet?En: "Do you need help with the map?"No: »Klara så opp og smilte vennlig.En: Klara looked up and smiled kindly.No: «Ja, jeg tror jeg har gått meg vill.En: "Yes, I think I've gotten lost.No: Jeg leter etter monolitten.En: I'm looking for the monolith."No: »Mens Sindre forklarte veien til monolitten, kom en annen ung kvinne gående mot dem.En: While Sindre explained the way to the monolith, another young woman walked towards them.No: Astrid var i Oslo på sin egen lille eventyrreise.En: Astrid was in Oslo on her own little adventure.No: «Trenger dere hjelp?En: "Do you need help?"No: » spurte hun glad.En: she asked cheerfully.No: Sindre så på Astrid, og noe i ham vekket til liv.En: Sindre looked at Astrid, and something in him came to life.No: Kanskje det var smilet hennes eller den varme stemmen.En: Perhaps it was her smile or the warm voice.No: «Vi prøver bare å finne veien til monolitten,» sa han, litt mer selvsikkert enn han vanligvis ville.En: "We're just trying to find the way to the monolith," he said, a bit more confidently than he usually would.No: De tre begynte å gå sammen mot monolitten, Klara takket gang på gang for hjelpen.En: The three began to walk together towards the monolith, Klara thanking them repeatedly for the help.No: De andre parkbesøkende gikk rundt dem, og luften var fylt med lyden av latter og barn som lekte.En: Other park visitors walked around them, and the air was filled with the sound of laughter and children playing.No: Sindre kunne kjenne en varm følelse inni seg, en han hadde savnet.En: Sindre could feel a warm feeling inside him, one he had missed.No: Mens de gikk, fant Sindre og Astrid seg i en samtale som fløt lett og naturlig.En: As they walked, Sindre and Astrid found themselves in a conversation that flowed easily and naturally.No: De delte små historier om seg selv, lo og kommenterte kunsten rundt dem.En: They shared small stories about themselves, laughed, and commented on the art around them.No: Da de nådde monolitten, som så imponerende ut mot den klare høsthimmelen, følte Sindre noe skifte i hjertet sitt.En: When they reached the monolith, which looked impressive against the clear autumn sky, Sindre felt something shift in his heart.No: Astrid vendte seg mot ham og sa: «Det var hyggelig å møte deg.En: Astrid turned to him and said, "It was nice meeting you.No: Kanskje vi kan se mer av byen sammen?En: Maybe we can see more of the city together?"No: »Uten å tenke på hva han fryktet tidligere, nikket Sindre.En: Without thinking of what he had feared earlier, Sindre nodded.No: «Det ville vært flott,» svarte han, mens han tok frem telefonen for å utveksle kontaktinformasjon.En: "That would be great," he replied, as he took out his phone to exchange contact information.No: Klara, som nå hadde funnet sitt mål, smilte bredt til både Sindre og Astrid.En: Klara, who had now found her goal, smiled broadly at both Sindre and Astrid.No: «Dere er gode mennesker, takk for at dere hjalp en gammel dame.En: "You are good people, thank you for helping an old lady."No: »Da de sa farvel, kjente Sindre en ny spenning under overflaten av selvbevissthet.En: As they said goodbye, Sindre felt a new excitement beneath the surface of self-consciousness.No: Han hadde tatt et skritt utenfor sin komfortsone og oppdaget at verden kunne by på hyggelige overraskelser.En: He had taken a step outside his comfort zone and discovered that the world could offer pleasant surprises.No: På vei ut av parken, med kameraet stilt inn mot nye motiver, følte Sindre at høsten i Oslo hadde gitt ham mer enn bare vakre bilder.En: On his way out of the park, with the camera set toward new subjects, Sindre felt that the autumn in Oslo had given him more than just beautiful pictures.No: Det hadde gitt ham mot og kanskje en ny vennskap med Astrid som kunne blomstre når han våget å se forbi kameralinsen.En: It had given him courage and perhaps a new friendship with Astrid that could bloom when he dared to look beyond the camera lens. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstsharp: skarpglowed: glødetmajestic: majestetiskestrolled: rusletflying: flyvendeloneliness: ensomhetoutskirts: utkantenelderly: eldreconsidering: vurderteadmit: innrømmegaze: blikketmap: kartetgraying: grånendeurge: trangcheerfully: gladconfidently: selvsikkertvisitors: besøkendelaughter: latterconversation: samtaleshift: skifteimpressive: imponerendeexchange: utvekslecontact: kontaktbroadly: bredtexcitement: spenningbeyond: forbisurface: overflatencourage: motfriendship: vennskap

In this special Haaretz Podcast episode, Haaretz columnist Amir Tibon offers his analysis of the comprehensive 20-point peace plan unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump in a White House press conference on Monday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood beside him. “What we saw was a plan with big headlines, but a lack of details,” Tibon said in his conversation with podcast host Allison Kaplan Sommer. “We don't know yet if there is actually the political will to carry it forward.” While Netanyahu has officially endorsed and even praised the plan, Tibon added, it will be difficult for the Israeli leader to convince the hard-right wing of his coalition to accept many of the terms – particularly a full withdrawal from the Strip by the IDF. A political crisis over the deal could lead to the collapse of the government and force a new general election. Hamas has yet to fully weigh in on the plan that requires the massive concession of disarming and ceding power in Gaza to “Palestinians technocrats.” After two years of the war in Gaza, Tibon said, Trump clearly “hopes he can get a Nobel Peace Prize for ending the war and opening an opportunity for wider peace in the Middle East.” But the U.S. president “still doesn't understand that actually ending the war will require more pressure. The idea that he will simply impose all of these terms on Hamas, I think, is unrealistic. I would love to be wrong on this, but I don't see it happening so quickly.” Read more: Trump's 'New Gaza' Plan Revealed: Hostage Deal, Hamas Disarmament and 'Gaza Deradicalized' Far-right Minister Smotrich Slams Netanyahu's Assent to Trump's Plan: 'Missed Chance to Break Free From Shackles of Oslo' Hamas to Review Trump's 'New Gaza' Cease-fire Plan 'In Good Faith,' Foreign Diplomat Tells Haaretz Amir Tibon: The 'Magic Number' That Could Convince Hamas to Accept the Trump PlanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this episode of Sauna Talk, where we head back to Farris Bad, resort spa and wellness retreat South of Oslo, Norway. We get to sit with Jerome, who is a long standing steam master at the resort. Here he leads aufguss ceremony and assists two time Sauna Talk guest Lasse Eriksen. 10,000 hours One thing I wish I had asked Jerome in this interview is to venture a guess at how many guests he's “entertained” (if that's the right word) over his 10-plus years leading aufguss sessions at this world-renowned facility. Some quick farmer's math gets us close: a few sessions a day, five days a week, for 10 years… that adds up to well over 10,000 people. I'm one of those 10,000—a repeat guest for a couple of years, attending several of his aufguss ceremonies. An Aufgussmeister, in my view, is best to not be lead into temptation. For like a church paster, there could be that ego boost that comes from standing in front of an audience, performing. Controlling the movement of steam, and the administering of essences and microclimate manipulation could give one a feeling of power, dominance even. Aufguss master responsibilities Yet Lasse instills some deep and powerful education with his students. He gives them freedom to be creative with their art, yet he also instills true message that the sauna is the teacher. The stove and the heat and steam it creates is to be respected. The duty an aufgussmeister has to those sitting on the bench is an important one. Safety is critical. For the under educated, pushing steam and controlling time in the hot room is a noble and great responsibility. Each session is led with an important statement. You are welcome to leave the session, but once you leave, do not come back in. The door to the hot room opens in one direction during an aufguss ceremony. But back to Jerome. After producing over 100 Sauna Talk podcasts, I've learned what makes a guest unforgettable: someone who can take us right to the edge of the box. During my visits to Farris Bad, Jerome would casually share insights about aufguss—and every time, I'd think, people need to hear and feel this for themselves! Today, we get that chance, right now. Let's step behind the scenes into the fascinating, ever-evolving world of aufguss. Please welcome Jerome to Sauna Talk! Podcast summary Jerome Farris, a sauna master at Farris Bad in Larvik, Norway, discusses his role and background. He has been at Farris Bad for eight years, having moved from Switzerland. Jerome speaks multiple languages and has a Montessori teaching background, which he applies to his sauna master role. He emphasizes the importance of sensory experiences and the therapeutic aspects of sauna rituals. Farris Bad has seven saunas and offers courses for aspiring steam masters. Jerome highlights the collaborative and non-prescriptive nature of the sauna experience, aiming to connect guests with their roots and elements. He also shares insights into the sauna's cultural significance and its benefits for well-being. Key Moments 2:36-3:48 Jerome explains how his background with kids at Montessori and performance art helped him with his current job in sauna- so interesting! 8:44-9:03 Jerome talks about proposing to his wife! 30:12-31:00 Jerome discusses people pushing themselves/ MMA fighters- this was interesting  

An important discussion with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian National Authority Foreign Minister Nasser Al-Kidwa. They will analyze why Oslo failed and discuss what can be done today to restart the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The conversation will be moderated by Professor Kenneth A. Bamberger (UC Berkeley) and Professor Steven E. Zipperstein (UCLA).Organized by the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies and the UC Berkeley Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law & Israel Studies. Co-sponsored by America at a Crossroads, the UCLA Department of Public Policy, and the UCLA Center for Middle East Development.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Collapse to Comeback: Ingrid's Resilient Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-30-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en travel dag på inkubatoren i Oslo.En: It was a busy day at the incubator in Oslo.No: Et sted hvor ideer tok form, og drømmer ble virkelighet.En: A place where ideas took shape, and dreams became reality.No: Ingrid satt ved et stort møtebord, klar til å presentere sitt hjerteprosjekt for Lars, en viktig investor i tech-verden.En: Ingrid sat at a large conference table, ready to present her passion project to Lars, an important investor in the tech world.No: Rask som høstvinden, jobbet de unge gründerne rundt henne, utstyrt med bærbare datamaskiner og hodetelefoner.En: Quick as the autumn wind, the young entrepreneurs around her worked, equipped with laptops and headphones.No: Ingrid var nervøs.En: Ingrid was nervous.No: Hun hadde forberedt seg i uker for dette øyeblikket.En: She had prepared for weeks for this moment.No: Ved hennes side sto Soren, alltid støttende, alltid klar til å hjelpe.En: By her side stood Soren, always supportive, always ready to help.No: Sørens rolige stemme hadde gang på gang dempet hennes frykt for å mislykkes.En: Soren's calm voice had repeatedly eased her fear of failure.No: Rundt dem farget høstens blader byen i gyldne toner, sett gjennom de store vinduene i den åpne kontorplassen.En: Around them, autumn's leaves colored the city in golden tones, as seen through the large windows of the open office space.No: Likevel var Ingrid for opptatt til å nyte det vakre landskapet.En: Yet Ingrid was too busy to enjoy the beautiful landscape.No: Hun ønsket å sikre seg midlene hun trengte for å utvide sitt selskap.En: She wanted to secure the funds she needed to expand her company.No: Lars ankom med sitt varme smil og en aura av tillit.En: Lars arrived with his warm smile and an aura of confidence.No: Ingrid presenterte med klar og overbevisende stemme.En: Ingrid presented with a clear and convincing voice.No: Men midt i presentasjonen begynte ting å gå galt.En: But in the middle of the presentation, things began to go wrong.No: En kriblende følelse spredte seg i halsen hennes, og huden hennes ble rød og klødde.En: A tingling sensation spread in her throat, and her skin became red and itchy.No: En allergisk reaksjon kom snikende.En: An allergic reaction was creeping in.No: Men Ingrids besluttsomhet var sterkere enn advarselene fra kroppen hennes.En: But Ingrid's determination was stronger than the warnings from her body.No: Hun fortsatte å snakke, men ordene ble svakere.En: She continued to speak, but the words became weaker.No: Plutselig stoppet alt opp.En: Suddenly, everything stopped.No: Ingrid vaklet litt og falt deretter om.En: Ingrid staggered a bit and then collapsed.No: Kontoret fylt med gisp og hastverk av mennesker som sprang til hennes side.En: The office filled with gasps and a flurry of people rushing to her side.No: Soren var der på et øyeblikk, og sørget for at hun straks fikk hjelp.En: Soren was there in a moment, ensuring she got help immediately.No: Mens Ingrid ble tatt hånd om av medisinsk personale, ventet alle med bekymring.En: While Ingrid was being attended to by medical staff, everyone waited with concern.No: Lars sto tilbake, en blanding av overraskelse og respekt i ansiktet.En: Lars stood back, a mixture of surprise and respect on his face.No: Til tross for kaoset, så han noe i Ingrid som få hadde – en utrettelig vilje.En: Despite the chaos, he saw something in Ingrid that few had—a relentless will.No: Da Ingrid kom til seg selv på sykehuset, ved siden av Soren som hadde ventet hele tiden, fikk hun vite at Lars ønsket et nytt møte.En: When Ingrid came to at the hospital, next to Soren who had waited the whole time, she learned that Lars wanted a new meeting.No: Han ønsket å støtte hennes idé, imponert over hennes engasjement og kampvilje.En: He wanted to support her idea, impressed by her commitment and fighting spirit.No: Denne episoden lærte Ingrid noe viktig.En: This episode taught Ingrid something important.No: Hun forsto verdien av helsen sin og betydningen av teamarbeid.En: She understood the value of her health and the importance of teamwork.No: Det var greit å stole på andre.En: It was okay to rely on others.No: Sammen kunne de nå høyder som var uoppnåelige alene.En: Together they could reach heights that were unattainable alone.No: Med et nytt perspektiv og fornyet tro, visste Ingrid at hun kunne fortsette reisen sin.En: With a new perspective and renewed faith, Ingrid knew she could continue her journey.No: Med litt hjelp fra vennene sine, ville hun nå sine mål uten å sette alt på spill.En: With a little help from her friends, she would reach her goals without risking everything.No: Høsten fortsatte å male byen i varme farger, og med det, malte Ingrids fremtid seg selv i lysere toner.En: The autumn continued to paint the city in warm colors, and with it, Ingrid's future painted itself in brighter tones. 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On this week's episode of AvTalk, a Nouvelair flight almost lands on top of an easyJet A320 in Nice. In Aalborg, Copenhagen, and Oslo, reported drone sightings put a halt to flights. And we spend a lot of time in the low cost segment of the industry with fresh bad news for Spirit Airlines, Frontier's […] The post AvTalk Episode 338: Tunis to Nice, too close appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Winston "Jack" Budrow, former ISB board member, passed away on September 4, 2024, at age 79 after a brief hospice stay. Jack retired from Michigan State University's College of Music, where he served as professor of double bass and co-chair of the string area. His distinguished career encompassed both performance and teaching, including positions with the Houston Symphony and as principal bass in the North Carolina Symphony. His students have secured positions in prestigious orchestras worldwide, from Atlanta to Oslo. During summers, Jack also taught at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. For his exceptional teaching, Jack received Michigan's 2014 String Teacher of the Year award from the American String Teachers Association and the ISB's 2017 Special Recognition Award for Teaching. He will be remembered for his joyful presence and rollicking humor. This interview was conducted by John Grillo and Jason Heath in 2008, and a partial transcript of the interview is available here.   Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Connect with us all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music   Thank you to our sponsors! Upton Bass - From Grammy Award winners and Philharmonic players like Max Zeugner of the New York Philharmonic, each Upton Bass is crafted with precision in Connecticut, USA, and built to last for generations.  Discover your perfect bass with Upton Bass today!   Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio is a valued part of an innovative fine arts community in a top research university. Students receive weekly private lessons and solo classes with Micah Howard, and Peter Guild teaches weekly Orchestral Literature and Repertoire. They encourage students to seek lessons and guidance from local bassists. Members of the Symphony, the Opera, and the Ballet provide annual classes and individual attention. Visit Micah's website to sign up for a free online trial lesson here. theme music by Eric Hochberg

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has opened the eightieth General Assembly in New York with a warning that some countries are flouting international law. Donald Trump used his address to dismiss the UN as an organisation that had lost its purpose. We also break down the US President and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's unsubstantiated claims linking the use of paracetamol during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism in children. Denmark's prime minister says she's not ruling out Russian involvement after Copenhagen and Oslo airports were closed by drones flying nearby. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, at the same time as increasing ties with Russia. Hong Kong and southern China are bracing for 'super typhoon Ragasa', with schools and businesses closed and shelves reportedly stripped of goods. NASA has announced 10 new astronaut candidates - selected from a pool of eight thousand, and the curious case of a man in South Korea who was prosecuted for taking a snack from an office fridge without permission.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk