Podcasts about Parliament

Prince Andrew's use of public money has long been a flashpoint for criticism, reflecting the uneasy tension between royal privilege and public accountability. During his tenure as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, Andrew racked up hundreds of thousands of pounds in taxpayer-funded travel and hospitality expenses each year—lavish costs that raised questions about whether his “official duties” were serving the nation or himself. His entourage's frequent flights, luxury accommodations, and extravagant spending on overseas visits came under fire in Parliament, with critics accusing him of behaving like a jet-setting businessman rather than a public servant. When revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein emerged, those same spending habits were revisited as evidence of a pattern—public resources used to sustain private indulgence.The controversy deepened with his legal settlement with Virginia Giuffre in 2022, reportedly worth millions of pounds. While Buckingham Palace and HM Treasury insisted no public funds were used to pay it, the lack of financial transparency around royal income fueled public skepticism. Critics noted that Andrew's security, property maintenance, and other royal benefits remain covered by taxpayer money—despite his “retirement” from public duties. His finances remain shrouded in secrecy, prompting ongoing calls for an official register of royal interests and expenditures. For many, Andrew has come to symbolize the problem of unchecked privilege: a man shielded by the institution even as he drained the public purse.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Mark Carney's Liberals are trying to push a whole stack of bills across the finish line–and it's no small stack. Bail reform, hate crimes, gender-based violence, housing, election financing, digital safety, lawful access, and privacy.Is this what an efficient Parliament looks like? Or is this what it looks like when a very determined Carney turns urgency into pressure, and pressure starts to feel a lot like being yelled at?Host Noor Azrieh asks POLITICO's Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Annie Tuba (Producer) Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), imogen sayers (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Nick Taylor-Vaisey, Mickey DjuricBackground reading:'He yells': Mark Carney's focus has Liberal MPs bristling – Toronto StarWith just over a week left on the legislative clock, here's the current state of play in the House of Commons – iPoliticsOttawa moves to ban kids under 16 from social media – CTV News‘We know how to work together': U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra on partnership with Canada amid CUSMA talks – CTV NewsSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandVisit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features, and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.Get ahead of your to-do list with fifteen dollars off your first task at Taskrabbit.ca or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code: canadaland. Did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Next month on Off The Record, something different: Sam Konnert interviews Jesse Brown following up on what he told us 6 months ago. Did he keep his promises? Also, the deep dive on what the Theresa Kielburger lawsuit means for Canadaland and the story that was lost in the shuffle. Episode out Thursday, July 2.If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you've missed!), become a supporter at canadaland.com/join.If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Make sure you're up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live!Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE SUMMARY Dillin is more and more convinced that the One Shot studio is legitimately haunted, and gets closer and closer to the ghosts as his tower becomes unstable.  SHOW NOTES This Wretched House One Shot News & Updates One Shot Patreon One Shot TWITCH Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide Follow the cast here! Dillin Apelyan ----------------------------------------------------- Support WotC staff as they try to unionize! Find and call your representatives and be heard (US) Find and call your members of Parliament and be heard (Canada) Find and call your members of Parliament and be heard (UK) ---------------------------------------------------- Music Used in This Episode Abandoned Places, Material Gurl Big Band Twelve Days of Christmas, Ryan Saranich Editing and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaghik Manè. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a student activist enters the political establishment? Naledi Chirwa-Mpungose joins Phumi Mashigo for a wide-ranging discussion on power, protest, Parliament and the issues that matter most to young South Africans. From jobs and education to the GNU, youth participation and protecting women and children, this episode examines whether South Africa is creating opportunities for its youth, or failing them. The Burning Platform

Plus: this year's G7 summit gets underway in France, Mark Carney meets with French and Irish leaders, Parliament is set to introduce two major bills, a slain Ontario police officer's funeral will be held this week, Canada takes a step toward advancing from its group with a draw at the World Cup, and why do many Canadians seem to care so little about their local government? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

The Quill and the Covenant #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT #USA250 #AMERICA250 #NATION250“"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”— Romans 13:1THE STORYJefferson agonized over every word.The Declaration of Independence went through multiple drafts, multiple committees, and multiple rounds of debate. Jefferson was frustrated by many of the changes, most famously the removal of his condemnation of the slave trade, which the Southern delegates refused to allow.But there was one phrase that survived every draft unchanged. One phrase that Jefferson never reconsidered, never revised, and never removed.Endowed by their Creator." The rights of man, in Jefferson's Declaration, do not come from Parliament or from the goodwill of kings. They come from God. They are not granted by governments and therefore cannot be permanently taken by governments. They are inalienable because they are divine. Every government that has ever tried to permanently crush human freedom has had to reckon with those three words. Rights that come from God cannot be finally extinguished by men.THE REFLECTIONRomans 13 has always been a difficult passage for readers who want an easy relationship between faith and politics. Paul's instruction that governing authorities are ordained of God was written under the Roman Empire.Power comes from God. All of it. Even the power of kings and tyrants is derivative, borrowed, contingent, accountable. The Declaration of Independence, read through this lens, is not a rejection of Romans 13. It is an application of it. When a government acts in direct contradiction to the source of its authority, the covenant is broken from above, not below.The Founders understood this. Their quarrel was not with the idea of government. It was with a government that had forgotten its accountability to God.Two hundred and fifty years later, the words still stand. "Endowed by their Creator." Three words that have outlasted every empire, every ideology, every philosopher who tried to replace them. They will outlast ours as well.THE PATRIOT'S PRAYERCreator God, we acknowledge that every right we possess is a gift from You, not a political achievement, not an accident of history, but a divine endowment. Forgive us when we have acted as though our freedom is self-generated or self-sustaining. We hold these truths because You are the Truth-giver. Guard them in our generation and in the generation that follows. In Jesus' name, Amen.PRAY IT FORWARD: Thank God today specifically for one freedom you possess, religious, political, or personal, that you most often take for granted. Ask Him to help you steward it faithfully.

Africa Melane speaks to Lindsay Dentlinger, Parliamentary Correspondent at Eyewitness News, about what is unfolding inside Parliament, the political temperature surrounding the case, and whether this legal intervention could stall or reshape the impeachment process. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE SUMMARY Dillin is more and more convinced that the One Shot studio is legitimately haunted, and gets closer and closer to the ghosts as his tower becomes unstable.  SHOW NOTES This Wretched House One Shot News & Updates One Shot Patreon One Shot TWITCH Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide Follow the cast here! Dillin Apelyan ----------------------------------------------------- Support WotC staff as they try to unionize! Find and call your representatives and be heard (US) Find and call your members of Parliament and be heard (Canada) Find and call your members of Parliament and be heard (UK) ---------------------------------------------------- Music Used in This Episode Abandoned Places, Material Gurl Big Band Twelve Days of Christmas, Ryan Saranich Editing and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaghik Manè. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nauru the world's smallest republic - is located in the Pacific, just over four thousand kilometres northeast of Auckland - and it could soon have a new name. Last month the island's Parliament unanimously backed a name change proposal and soon locals will get a chance to have their say in a national referendum. Here to tell us more about it is Steven Ratuva, the Pro-Vice Chancellor Pacific and Director of the MacMillan Brown Center for Pacific Studies at the University of Canterbury.

Bongani Bingwa is in conversation with Vuyo Zungula, ATM Parliamentary Leader, about the party’s decision to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to block Parliament from continuing with the impeachment inquiry, while a separate court case is still pending. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polls aren't good for David Eby, centrists think it’s time for a return, Carney wants to ban kids from social media and the Greens kick off their leadership race. Links Surging Conservatives Tie New Democrats in British Columbia – Research Co. BC Conservatives Take Narrow Lead as Housing Costs, Health Care, and the Economy Shape Voter Priorities Premiers' Performance: Eby, Smith, and Ford each tumble to new lows approval – Angus Reid Institute B.C. centrists seek to revive provincial Liberal brand in wake of Conservative leadership race – The Globe and Mail Vaughn Palmer: Activist Chris Delaney joins Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s Conservative team New drivers in B.C. can now take first knowledge test online B.C. knowledge test for learner drivers moved to online and at home – The Globe and Mail   Premier David Eby re-commits promise to end ‘no pet' rental clauses | Surrey Now-Leader B.C. restaurants can buy alcohol from private liquor stores – Business in Vancouver Ottawa planning social media ban for users under 16 – The Globe and Mail Ottawa moves to restrict social media for kids under 16 | CBC News C-34 (45-1) – LEGISinfo – Parliament of Canada Quebec would withdraw from high-speed rail project if PQ forms next government, party leader says | CBC News Green Party of Canada begins search for Elizabeth May’s replacement | CBC News Leadership Race 2026 – Green Party Of Canada

June's scrutiny week will be the last chance select committees get to do detailed financial scrutiny in the current 54th Parliament, to learn more The House chats to David Wilson and James Picker. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In today's edition of the NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn and Lauren Evanthia, the founder of the Organic Humanity Movement, the hot topic is President Cyril Ramaposa's urgent court bid to try and stop Parliament from conducting his impeachment inquiry. “And now the president is obviously scrambling. He knows what this means. If anything, this is almost an admission of guilt on his part…(and) how is it gonna hurt the ANC during the elections? I think that is probably at the forefront of his mind…if they want to hold on to that 45.6%, they cannot afford to have this massive scandal with the president.” Evanthia also dissects the testimony of Witness I before the Madlanga Commission. “The whole South African government for me appears to be an entire criminal enterprise.” She further looks at the biggest lack of service delivery horror stories, and gives her take on the defection journey of Neville Delport from the African National Congress (ANC) to the Democratic Alliance (DA) and on to the Patriotic Alliance (PA). Lastly, she examines the likely consequences for South Africa should Nigeria carry out its threat of retaliation over South Africa's handling of the migrant crisis.

The dice are rolling, the dad jokes are flying, and another unforgettable episode of Wise_N_Nerdy is underway! Joe and Charles kick things off with the Question of the Week: "On a scale of 1-10, how strict are/were your parents?" The conversation quickly turns into a nostalgic journey through childhood as both hosts reflect on the parenting styles that shaped them, sharing humorous stories and surprising insights about growing up. As always, the mighty dice determine the flow of the show, and the first stop is the "How Do I...?" segment. Rather than tackling a specific question, Charles and Joe take a moment to discuss the future of the segment itself, brainstorming ideas and inviting listeners to submit their own "How Do I...?" questions for future episodes. It's a great opportunity for the Wise_N_Nerdy community to help shape upcoming conversations. The dice then decree that it's time for everyone's favorite groan-worthy tradition: Bad Dad Jokes. Pulled straight from the Wise_N_Nerdy Discord community, the jokes are every bit as terrible as listeners have come to expect—and that's exactly what makes them so wonderful. Next comes the Parliament of Papas, where the hosts discuss a story of delightfully petty revenge. When one frustrated individual decided to park behind a troublesome neighbor before heading out of town for the weekend, the results were equal parts hilarious and vindicating. Charles and Joe dive into the ethics, humor, and unintended consequences of taking the petty road. The dice continue their quest and land on "What Are You Nerding Out About?" Joe shares his enthusiasm for A Parade of Horribles, highlighting not only the story itself but also the incredible production quality of the audiobook. Meanwhile, Charles is excitedly nerding out about his newest creative venture, The Little Brown Pill, a podcast that explores coffee culture, comedy, and conversation in a uniquely entertaining way. To close out the episode, it's time for "Daddy, Tell Me A Story." Charles and Joe swap memorable tales from convention panels where things didn't quite go according to plan. From audiences turning against them to unexpected crowd reactions, these stories showcase the unpredictable and often hilarious nature of live events. Whether you're here for fatherhood, fandom, community interaction, nerdy passions, or simply a few good laughs, this episode has something for everyone. So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and remember to Find your FAMdom. Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST EPISODE | Redefining CyberSecurity With Sean Martin — On Location at InfoSecurity Europe 2026 On Location With Sean Martin And Marco Ciappelli The UK's threats change by the day. Its laws change over years. Sean Martin sat down with James Morris — former Member of Parliament, now Director of the CSBR — to ask how a government writes cyber policy fast enough to matter, and why “resilience” has quietly stopped being a technical word.

Join the Crossing the Tideline Podcast on it's own platform! In this final episode of Crossing the Tideline podcast on the Ain't That Swell Platform Brett Burcher sits down with Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, who has spent a lifetime surfing, diving and fighting for Australians and the natural environment we all share, to talk about how sharks are considered in Parliament and what to do about them.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silicon Bites Ep350 | 2026-06-11 | BRITAIN UNDEFENDED: John Healey Just Resigned as Defence Secretary Because Starmer and Reeves Refused to Fund the Defence of the United Kingdom — and the Most Dangerous Threat Environment Since the 1930s Has Just Lost Its Most Senior British Champion.Breaking: 11 June 2026 — Healey Quits Over the Defence Investment Plan, the £13 Billion Gap Between What Defence Officials Said the Country Needs and What the Treasury Was Willing to Offer, and the Question Every Allied Capital Is Now Asking — Who, in London, Is Now in Charge of Defending Britain?John Healey — Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom since 5 July 2024, Member of Parliament for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough since 1997, former shadow defence secretary, and the man Keir Starmer brought into government to anchor Britain's defence policy in the most dangerous decade since the 1930s — resigned.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SOURCES:CNN — "John Healey: UK defense secretary resigns over military spending, in fresh blow to Keir Starmer" (11 June 2026) The National — "Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over investment plan that makes UK 'less safe'" (11 June 2026) Wikipedia — "John Healey" — Defence Secretary since 5 July 2024; MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough since 1997 (previously Wentworth/Wentworth and Dearne); Christ's College Cambridge; born 13 February 1960 in Wakefield; junior ministerial positions under Blair and Brown 2001-2010; shadow defence secretary 2020-2024BBC News Live coverage — "Defence Secretary John Healey delivers SDR statement" (2 June 2025) CBS News — "Citing Russia threat, U.K. leader announces military spending boost, including new nuclear-powered submarines" (2 June 2025)NPR — "Why the U.K. prime minister is calling for a bigger military to face Russia" (4 June 2025)The Independent (US/AOL syndication) — "Starmer warned UK faces '1936 moment' as ex-defence chiefs urge spending boost" — Telegraph open letter from three former defence secretaries, retired senior military chiefs, former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove; "hollowed out by years of chronic underfunding"; call for 5% of GDP defence spending; "1936 moment" framing of global conflict likelihood; "Our actions fall dangerously short of matching this rhetoric and of meeting our treaty obligations" verbatimIISS Military Balance 2025 (via Bloomberg/Yahoo) — "UK Unable to Defend Against Ballistic Missile Attack, IISS Warns" (February 2025) AP via Yahoo — "UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says 2 days before Trump meeting" (February 2025) Reuters — "Britain needs to step up defence spending faster, PM Starmer says" (February 2026)Fox News — "'Trump effect' on display as UK's Starmer boosts defense spending on eve of US visit" (February 2025) ----------

Climate change, Palestine, Brexit, the Iraq War. Westminster has seen it all when it comes to protests, and the inhabitants of Parliament are largely desensitised to the angry cries at the gates. This week on Westminster Insider host Sascha O'Sullivan asks: what's the point of marching on Whitehall? Peter Tatchell, career protestor famous for his involvement in the gay rights movement, explains how the LGBT marches in the 1990s and early 2000s helped move the needle. But former Conservative MP and gay rights campaigner Edwina Currie takes Sascha inside the back-room lobbying, which she insists was more effective than any protest. Sascha speaks to Sophie Cowen, who spent years working for both Extinction Rebellion and Insulate Britain, about what the attention-grabbing stunts of the climate protests achieved. And Dr Maria Stephan, political scientist and co-author of Why Civil Resistance Works, explains why the No Kings marches have been so successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Stewart (J.D.M.) speaks with Charlie Feldman about his book, Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada's Colourful Parliamentary Past. From fistfights to scandals, Unparliamentary provides a sourced account of unexpected events that have marked the history of Canada's Parliament. It offers an intriguing look into surprising moments that occurred on Parliament Hill, highlighting the unpredictable nature of human behaviour – especially among legislators. Charlie Feldman is the former president of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group with professional experience in Canada's Senate, House of Commons, and Library of Parliament. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

BJP Achieves 2/3rd Majority in Both Houses of Parliament | Special Session on Women's Reservation

Members of Parliament have called on the Executive to implement robust measures to address flooding across the country

Summer is unofficially upon us. Hot boy summer, some say.Two hot boys and one hot girlie summer, even. Lickers Jay & Deon check in with Super-Secret-Special-Friend Jess to see (and hear) what she has been f#@%ing with, sonically speaking. It's good clean fun in the sun, ya dang bums! Check out Jess's production of Mr. Burns: A Post Electric PlaySonic contributions to this bonus episode twenty-nine of Lightnin' Licks Radio were made by: Prince Paul, De La Soul, Brothers Johnson, Zack Braff, Natilie Portman, POSPOTUS. Rashan Roland Kirk, L.L. Cool J, R.E.M., Jay Dilla, The Pharcyde, Main Source, Boogie Down Productions, Vince Guaraldi. The 45 King, DJ Kool, Kool & the Gang, Newcleus, Kevin McCaffrey. Space. Jewel, Mackeeper. Hole, Coutney Love, Melissa Auf De Mor, Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins, Yoko Ono, David Porter, Puff and Big, Blind Melon, Young Marvel Giants. Helado Negro. Peaches and Herb, Charles Fox, Jessica McQuarter, Anne Washburn, Michael Friedman, Bernard Herrmann & Elmer Bernstein. Halsey, Lido. Hemlocke Springs, Doechii, Ian James, Joey Hamhock, Banser. Starship, Jefferson Starship, Jefferson Airplane, Grace Slick, Elvin Bishop. Some spacey smooth Japanese psych loops courtesy of Portal Records, XTC, Exile. National Wake, N.W.A., Slick Rick, Wilson Picket, Funkadelic, The Winstons, Vampire Weekend, Dan Deacon, Aldo Nova, Elvis Costello, Deon's wife Shannon, Jan Hammer. The Police. Nas, Large Professor, 3rd Bass, MC Search, N.O.R.E., Pete Rock, DJ Premier, James Brown & The J.B.'s. More Japanese psych loops, Sting, The Isley Brothers, Ice Cube, DJ Pooh. Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Staple Singers, Parliament, LBJ, good brother Abraham (Jefferson), and AI Steve Inskeep.Get your vinyl records and vintage wares here. Freedom. Know it while you have it. Get involved.SPOTIFY PLAYLIST OF FEATURED ARTISTSHEAR THE FULL MIXTAPE ON SOUNDCLOUD

As Modi becomes India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, #CutTheClutter looks at where BJP stands, with 17 CMs and what it did to reach this place. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how BJP turning India into a single-party state. The episode also looks at how numbers stack up in both Houses of Parliament.

Mentor Sessions Ep. 076: The Giant Surveillance Map Canada Wants to Build on Every Citizen, Encryption Backdoors Coming to Bill C-22, and What Bitcoiners Must Know | Dr. Michael GeistCanada's Bill C-22 would force companies to retain your metadata for up to 12 months, potentially mandate encryption backdoors, and could push Signal out of Canada entirely — and it affects Five Eyes allies including Americans.In this episode, legal scholar and digital rights expert Professor Michael Geist breaks down exactly what's in Bill C-22 (Canada's lawful access legislation), why mandatory metadata retention is far more invasive than the government admits, and how the bill contradicts Canada's own stated commitment to privacy rights. You'll learn why Signal has said it cannot operate under these requirements, how Five Eyes intelligence sharing means American data could be swept into this net, and what ordinary Canadians can actually do before Parliament reconvenes in September 2026. You'll also see how Canada's "AI for All" strategy is in direct tension with its surveillance ambitions — and why Professor Geist says you can't create a fundamental right to privacy in the morning and mandate metadata collection in the afternoon.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:03 - Professor Michael Geist on Bill C-221:57 - Lawful Access and the Surveillance Debate3:22 - Bill C-22 Metadata Retention and Encryption6:17 - Why Metadata Reveals More Than Content8:01 - Police Use Case for Mass Metadata9:24 - Evidence Justifying New Surveillance Powers11:19 - Bill C-22 Supreme Court Challenge Risk12:47 - Five Eyes Data Sharing Concerns14:27 - Global Surveillance Laws in Australia and UK18:12 - Signal Threatens to Exit Canada19:54 - Economic Risks to Canadian Tech Sector20:53 - Privacy Rights Versus Metadata Mandates22:36 - How Canadians Can Push Back on Bill C-2226:47 - Canada's AI for All Strategy Explained31:16 - Digital Sovereignty and Foreign Data Centers37:16 - Gaps in the AI Strategy39:25 - Social Media Age Verification Rules43:39 - Final Thoughts From Professor Geist

Listen to our radio program, first aired on SBS South Asian on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 2 PM, and repeated on Thursday, 11 June on SBS Radio 2 from 4 PM. In this episode, we covered major Australia-focused news from the past seven days, a report on why child safety has become a key issue in Queensland, recent Nepal news, including controversy sparked by comments made by Prime Minister Balen Shah in Parliament on border-related matters, as well as coverage of a Melbourne-based Nepali language school that has received government funding. We also feature Nepali poetry recitations by children studying in such language schools. To hear more audio content from SBS Nepali, subscribe to our podcast on any platform, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and Spotify. SBS Nepali broadcasts a radio program every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 PM on SBS South Asian digital radio and channel 305 on your TV, live from our studios in Sydney and Melbourne. Repeats of these shows are aired every Thursday and Sunday at 4 PM on SBS Radio 2. Every Monday, listen to one full hour of contemporary Nepali songs on SBS South Asian at 2 PM. - मङ्गलवार, ९ जुन सन् २०२६ दिउँसो २ बजे एसबीएस साउथ एसियनमा प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण र बिहीवार ११ जुनमा एसबीएस रेडियो २ मा पुनः प्रसारण हुने एसबीएस नेपालीको कार्यक्रममा हामीले अस्ट्रेलियाका पछिल्ला सात दिनका प्रमुख समाचार, क्वीन्सल्याण्डमा किन बाल सुरक्षाको विषय चर्चामा रहेको छ भन्ने बारे रिपोर्ट, नेपालका प्रधानमन्त्री बालेन्द्र शाहले संसद्मा सीमा सम्बन्धी विषयमा बोलेको कुराले निम्त्याएको विवाद समेटिएको पछिल्ला साताका नेपाल समाचार र मेलबर्नको एक नेपाली भाषा विद्यालयले सरकारी अनुदान पाएको साथै त्यस्ता भाषा विद्यालयमा अध्ययनरत बालबालिकाको नेपाली कविता वाचन पनि प्रसारण गरेका छौँ। हाम्रो रेडियो कार्यक्रम हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो दुई बजे SBS South Asian मा प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हुन्छ। यी रेडियो कार्यक्रम बिहीवार र आइतवार SBS Radio 2 मा अपराह्न ४ देखि ५ बजेसम्म पुन प्रसारण हुन्छन्। डिजिटल रेडियोमा SBS South Asian, डिजिटल टिभीको च्यानल 305 मा अथवा SBS Audio App डाउनलोड गरेर पनि श्रोताहरूले यी कार्यक्रम सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। यसै गरी SBS on Demand मा गएर वा हाम्रो वेबसाइट sbs.com.au/nepali मार्फत पनि हाम्रो प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण सुन्न सकिन्छ।हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपाली रेडियो कार्यक्रम यहाँ सुन्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ।साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

Bottom trawling is under increased scrutiny as Parliament considers a major overhaul of fishing laws. The practice involves dragging nets just above or along the ocean floor - 70% of New Zealand's commercially caught fish are caught using the method, but critics say its too destructive and should be phased out. Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The shock resignation of defence secretary John Healey has prompted an emergency input from Ed Balls and George Osborne for this week's episode. They react to why he went, what it means for the government and how defence spending will become a bigger crunch point than it was already.In one week's time voting will open for the by-election of the century. Will Andy Burnham return to Parliament and enter Downing Street? If he does, how can he learn from not just the mistakes of Keir Starmer but previous PMs who entered mid-government. The pair examine the challenges facing the King of the North, and lay out what he must do immediately to right the ship. They then turn their focus to Burnham's biggest challenge: the economy. He says Manchesterism is the answer, but what is it? Does it work? And if it does, can it be effectively applied to the whole country? Finally, with the World Cup kicking off tonight the pair take some time to look at the interplay of politics and football. Is this the most politically charged World Cup ever? What can be expected from Donald Trump, who has a testy relationship with co-hosts Canada and Mexico? What will be the impact of Iran's participation?We love hearing from you, so please don't forget to send all your EMQs to questions@politicalcurrency and make sure to include a voice note of your question or send a question to our social media handles:

Energy transition of India, like any other country in the world is currently marred with wars, energy map reset and new challenges of AI and climate financing. Every nation is back on the drawing board to plan their energy future and climate action in a warming, conflicting world. As The India Energy Hour enters the century club, informed conversations tracking the transition, especially of the Global South led by India become more important than ever. To get an overview of how far India has come in its transition journey, the lessons that have been learnt along the way and what lies ahead, we hosted a guest who has seen the inside and outside of policymaking and its real-world implementation. From working in the IT sector to the corridors of the Parliament, from India's federal ministry of finance to civil aviation and now in the global climate finance universe, Jayant Sinha has donned several hats. He is currently President, Everstone Group and Visiting Professor in Practice, London School of Economics. He is the former minister of state for finance and civil aviation, Government of India (2014 to 2019) and was also chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Parliament of India (2019 to 2024). Sinha is also a prolific writer and his columns on green finance, transition modelling and AI have appeared in leading mainstream publications and research organisations. Full transcript of the episode is available in English. Presented by 101ReportersJayant Sinha  is on LinkedIn and Twitter. Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter, Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter, Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter, Linkedin

Ranking Member of Parliament's Select Committee on Health, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, has stated that the Minority will not be intimidated by the events that occurred today at the site of the Afari Military Hospital. He maintained that their visit to the facility was prompted by an urgent matter and was carried out in the public interest

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 10th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Hello! We've got a Super Special Guest this week! It's James Parker from Ground Shatter and he's here to talk about new game 2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces! It's not just shadow dropped but it's shadow dropped into early access and he's here to tell us all about it! Meanwhile Simon gets dragged to the Houses of Parliament for beers with Kier, Ste doesn't go to the cricket and we all talk about Summer Game Fest 2026, another ROG Ally, David Yarnton spinning a yarn about Gizmondo, Wolverine being a bit stabby and Tifa? Tifa! I dunno... We managed to get two letters this week - can we get three for next week from you? Come on, we know you can do it, dear listeners!! Send them to us at team@onelifeleft.com or slide into our Discord and post a letter there! Link below! TTFN,Team OLL x Links: The OLL Everything Link (that might currently be broken!)http://hello.onelifeleft.com/ The OLL Discord Link!https://discord.gg/pdtGYvFx8r The Maraoke Everything Link!https://hello.maraoke.com Mindset GO! Link!https://mindset.game/ Block Words Link!https://blockwords.app/ The Shure link!https://tag.gs/OneLifeLeft_Shure Reviews: LinkedIn QueensGambonanzaTR-49eFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's mid-week episode, Adam Quiney sits down with his friend, Forge alumna, and Member of Parliament for Victoria, Laurel Collins, to explore leadership, transformation, and what's happening beneath the surface of politics. Together, they examine how breakthroughs occur in complex systems, what authentic leadership looks like inside government, and the deeper forces that shape political decision-making beyond policies, headlines, and public debate. Rather than focusing on politics as a game of strategy or ideology, Adam and Laurel explore the human side of leadership and the possibilities that emerge when leaders are willing to challenge assumptions, embrace uncertainty, and create meaningful change from the inside out.

John chats to EWN reporter Lindsey Dentlinger about Parliaments rule committee meeting – relating to the President’s impeachment over the Phala Phala case Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Representation of the People Bill 2026 is in the King's Speech which means it's on the Government's legislative agenda and is going through Parliament. The Bill covers parliamentary ballots cross the UK, and contains sweeping changes, including giving 16 and 17 year-olds the right to vote in a general election and referendums.The Bill also aims to strengthen the rules around political donations. Giving money to a political party is completely legal, if you are on the UK electoral register, are a UK registered company or UK-registered organisation, but is there a limit on the size of your contribution? Can you be an anonymous donor or pay in cryptocurrency? How are the laws about political party funding being tightened up? And what about individual MPs? Are they allowed to receive personal donations, and do they have to declare them?Presenter: Dr Joelle Grogan Producers: Ravi Naik and Ivana Davidovic Editor: Damon RoseContributors: Dr Sam Power, Lecturer at Bristol University, and an expert in political financing, electoral regulation and corruption. Hannah Perry, Interim Director of Demos Digital, a cross-party pro-democracy think tank Joanne Wheeler, Managing Partner at Alden legal, and a leading international expert in the field of satellite and space law.

An e-bike driver is arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a Monday night crash; MPs head back to Parliament next week; and foodies head to Mission House for a hands-on cassava heavy cake experience.

The Epstein files are being framed as more than another royal scandal in Britain; they are being presented as a full institutional crisis hitting the monarchy, Parliament, and the Metropolitan Police all at once. The reporting argues that the newly released U.S. Justice Department documents have accelerated a collapse in public trust, with polling showing support for the monarchy falling below majority levels and approval ratings for senior royals dropping sharply. The deepest royal damage centers on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was reportedly arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office over questions about whether he forwarded classified government reports to Epstein while serving as a trade envoy. No charges have been brought, but the arrest and open investigation have turned Epstein from a reputational stain on the royal family into a live legal and constitutional problem.The political and policing fallout is described as just as severe. Keir Starmer's government is portrayed as being badly damaged by the Peter Mandelson connection, after Mandelson's Epstein relationship and later document releases reportedly helped fuel a Labour revolt, cabinet resignation pressure, and growing questions about Starmer's judgment. At the same time, the Metropolitan Police is under scrutiny over allegations that officers had proximity to Epstein-linked social circles, that Epstein-connected flights entered and left Britain without meaningful scrutiny, and that a London property tied to Epstein was not pursued more aggressively despite concerns about young women being housed there under coercive conditions. The broader point is that Britain is not dealing with one isolated Epstein-related embarrassment, but a convergence of failures across the Crown, the government, and law enforcement — the very institutions that were supposed to prevent this kind of power-protected abuse from festering in the first place.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein Files Are Tearing Britain's Institutions ApartBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Australian magpies are even cleverer birds than we thought. New research from Dr Stephanie Mason shows that they do two language-like things we used to think only humans could do: learn their calls socially, and combine their calls in a way that looks a lot like syntax. So are we calling this language? If so, how are the linguists taking it? Stephanie joins us to talk about magpies, media, and the territoriality of linguists. Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:54 Intros: Your favourite bird 07:10 What's coming up: Magpies 09:34 Join us! Patreon spruikery 11:32 News: Jamaican MP shut down for speaking Jamaican in Parliament 19:35 News: Whale phonology 31:46 News: Unicode to include new genderless pronoun for Mandarin 36:37 News: China and the Rubio Workaround 38:16 Related or Not: New theme from Hugh! 40:05 Related or Not 1: SLAP, SMACK, and SWAT 45:45 Related or Not 2: SOUND 56:13 Related or Not 3: SPECK, SPECKLE, SPECTRE, and SPECTRUM 01:00:36 Talking about magpies with Stephanie Mason 01:03:38 About Australian magpies 01:06:17 The problem of anthropomorphism 01:15:21 What's the semantic content? 01:22:52 Linguists can be territorial about language 01:34:48 Social complexity drives new behaviours 01:45:19 Magpies learn their calls socially 01:49:42 Magpies combine their calls 01:58:44 Magpies learn calls across the lifespan 02:05:36 Finding those birds 02:08:10 Doing public engagement: Are metaphors actually helping? 02:17:26 Words of the Week: mog 02:24:54 Word of the Week: pied-à-terre 02:27:48 Word of the Week: dummymander 02:33:03 Word of the Week: Sooooo-ee! 02:39:22 Etymology of Guacamole 02:39:35 Comment: guacamole = testicle sauce? 02:41:28 The reads 02:46:28 Outtake

Apparently, some in Mark Carney's caucus don't like the way their leader treats them. He "yells at us" claims one. If these stories are true, does this warrant concern? That's one of the topics for James Moore and Gerald Butts today in their latest conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Epstein files are being framed as more than another royal scandal in Britain; they are being presented as a full institutional crisis hitting the monarchy, Parliament, and the Metropolitan Police all at once. The reporting argues that the newly released U.S. Justice Department documents have accelerated a collapse in public trust, with polling showing support for the monarchy falling below majority levels and approval ratings for senior royals dropping sharply. The deepest royal damage centers on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was reportedly arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office over questions about whether he forwarded classified government reports to Epstein while serving as a trade envoy. No charges have been brought, but the arrest and open investigation have turned Epstein from a reputational stain on the royal family into a live legal and constitutional problem.The political and policing fallout is described as just as severe. Keir Starmer's government is portrayed as being badly damaged by the Peter Mandelson connection, after Mandelson's Epstein relationship and later document releases reportedly helped fuel a Labour revolt, cabinet resignation pressure, and growing questions about Starmer's judgment. At the same time, the Metropolitan Police is under scrutiny over allegations that officers had proximity to Epstein-linked social circles, that Epstein-connected flights entered and left Britain without meaningful scrutiny, and that a London property tied to Epstein was not pursued more aggressively despite concerns about young women being housed there under coercive conditions. The broader point is that Britain is not dealing with one isolated Epstein-related embarrassment, but a convergence of failures across the Crown, the government, and law enforcement — the very institutions that were supposed to prevent this kind of power-protected abuse from festering in the first place.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein Files Are Tearing Britain's Institutions ApartBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Welcome to episode 300! I couldn't let this milestone pass without addressing something really important: what it means to be a woman in business today, and why the spaces we create matter. There's been a lot of noise in Australia and around the world about whether we, as women, should be able to have our own spaces - whether that's business events, support groups, awards, or even shelters. With conversations heating up everywhere from Parliament to social media, I wanted to bring it here to our community, because helping women succeed is why I started this podcast in the first place. Today, I'm sharing why female-only spaces matter to me both personally and professionally. I also touch on how changes to the law have taken away our ability to define and protect these spaces, and what that means for women in business. This is a real-world look at what we're experiencing right now, why it matters, and how we can stand up for our rights without losing our sense of acceptance and inclusion. Here's what I cover in this episode: Why are we talking so much about women-only spaces? What's changed in our laws and why does it matter for us in business? What impact does removing the legal definition of “female” or “woman” actually have on our everyday lives, our safety, and our opportunities? How do gender gaps in leadership, pay, and funding still show up for women entrepreneurs, and what are we doing to close them? Why does having the option for female-only networks, support groups, and business programs matter for women's confidence, safety, and growth? This is a conversation about our rights, our experiences, and our future. If you've ever wondered why these issues spark such strong opinions, or how they could affect your own journey, you'll want to listen in. I'm so glad to have you with me for episode 300! ……………………………………… Are you a woman in business? YOU'RE INVITED! JOIN our guests and other listeners in She's The Business Community on Facebook and let's continue the conversation! Https://www.facebook.com/groups/shesthebusinesscommunity ................................................. Loving this podcast? We'd love it if you'd give us a 5 star rating and help others find it too! Simply hit the 5 stars and (if you have 10 seconds to spare) add a few words as a review. Interested in being a guest? All the info is here: https://www.jessicaosborn.com/STB-guest-application ......................................................... About your host: Jessica Osborn is a marketing strategist and positioning expert - helping online coaches become unmistakable leaders in their niche. With over 25 years in marketing and 15 years as a successful entrepreneur, she shares deep insights and timeless principles to help you grow a sustainable and wildly profitable business . As an active mother of two she's passionate about efficient, lean service models that produce multiple six-figure income without sacrificing your family time! Learn more & book an intro call: https://jessicaosborn.com Instagram or Threads: https://instagram.com/jessica.osborn LinkedIn: Https://linkedin.com/in/jessicaaosborn Facebook: https://facebook.com/jessicaosborn.bxcoach

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EPISODE SUMMARY The One Shot studio is deeply haunted and Dillin is stuck inside alone with nothing but a Jenga tower to keep them company. SHOW NOTES This Wretched House One Shot News & Updates One Shot Patreon One Shot TWITCH Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide Follow the cast here! Dillin Apelyan ----------------------------------------------------- Support WotC staff as they try to unionize! Find and call your representatives and be heard (US) Find and call your members of Parliament and be heard (Canada) Find and call your members of Parliament and be heard (UK) ---------------------------------------------------- Music Used in This Episode Abandoned Places, Material Gurl Editing and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaghik Manè. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Iran appear to be holding their fire after the most serious escalation since the April ceasefire. Police are searching for the suspect accused of wounding a dozen people near a festival in Toledo, Ohio. President Donald Trump's expected appearance at the NBA Finals is prompting heightened security. Some Environmental Protection Agency scientists are raising concerns about political pressure on their research. Plus, what Pope Leo XIV told Spain's Parliament during a historic address today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a profound honor to have Paul Kennedy on the ChinaTalk podcast. Kennedy is my favorite living historian and the writer who's most shaped my intellectual development. His analysis underpins what you hear on this show every week. The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers is an epochal work that traces global power transitions from 1500 to the present. It's gripping, forest-and-trees scholarship at its finest. Equally impressive in different ways is his book, The Rise of Anglo-German Antagonism, 1860 to 1914. Not only is it god-tier diplomatic history, it also gives you a feel for the era through its explorations of social, economic, domestic, political, and cultural dimensions of Anglo-German relations. There are fascinating US/China analogies that we'll get into at some point in this podcast. His two most recent works directly inform the military coverage on China Talk. Engineers of Victory looks at how people and the systems they worked within solved engineering challenges that turned the tide for entire theaters in World War II. His latest, Victory at Sea: Naval Power and the Transformation of Global Order in World War II, is a sweeping history of a radical transformation in the balance of military power, from the mid-1930s when America was just gaining prominence, to after World War II, when it had no other significant naval competitor. The Parliament of Man: A History of the United Nations first got me interested in international organizations and gave me my senior thesis topic about the creation of the UN. What Kennedy taught me more than anything is this: sweat the details, look at the individual players, and zoom out often enough to understand what truly shapes the long-term fate of nations. Over the course of this episode, we pick up themes from all across his work: Great Power rivalries of the late 19th-early 20th centuries and their echoes today, Why potential antagonisms turn nice and why others turn belligerent, The persistent struggles of liberal internationalists and why they rarely get the outcomes they want, How China today is not Germany of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, The surprising ways geography shapes global power dynamics, How fear spreads among nations and why mutual suspicion is so hard to escape, Why top powers blow it and lose their dominant place in the world, How systems and innovation win wars. And much more, including salutary lessons from the Dutch and Swedes on boring yet prosperous futures, how Churchill's interest in gadgets influenced the course of the Second World War, and why transformative action from the UN remains unlikely in the near future. Note: we recorded this in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Friends In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, Yasmeen Turayhi sits down with Geeta Sidhu-Robb, a dynamic entrepreneur, founder, business strategist, and transformational coach, for a conversation that is equal parts hilarious, piercing, and profoundly important. Geeta shares her origin story as the first non-white woman to stand for Parliament in the UK, the deep childhood influence of Sikh tradition and Seva (service), and the inner duality that has driven her life: a fierce intolerance for injustice alongside real fear—both voices present, both equally loud.From founding Nosh Detox and helping commercialize the cold-pressed juice movement to coaching powerhouse leaders, Geeta's path has been defined by relentless clarity and the courage to be visible. But in 2023, just as she planned to finally rest, a court transcript about workplace sexual abuse jolted her back into activism—leading to the creation of W Corporation, a certification designed to help companies build workplaces that truly support women's biology, leadership styles, and lived reality.“I'm a very powerful woman, and I like that about myself.” - Geeta Sidhu-Robb Key Takeaways- Seva “service” as a leadership compass: how service can become a lifelong strategy for courage and impact.- Why workplaces are structurally “male by default”—and what it actually looks like to make them fit-for-purpose for women.- The W Corporation model: a practical certification process that rewards workplaces that support women across caregiving, perimenopause, promotion dynamics, and more.- “Women are not small men”: why women often need to be invited into promotions, and why job ads and workplace reward systems frequently disadvantage them.- Visibility as a power skill: how being willing to be seen changes what you can build—and what you can influence.- One metric can change the world: Geeta's bold goal to move UK venture funding to women-led teams from 2% to 3%, and why that single shift matters.- Relentlessness over perfection: why Geeta doesn't wait for a perfect plan—she commits to the mission and lets reality organize around it.Tune in to Gateways to Awakening for more conversations with leading thinkers, creators, and spiritual pioneers shaping the future of consciousness. For more from me: follow my writing on Substack (substack.com/@therealyasmeent), find me on Instagram @TheRealYasmeenT, or visit InnerKnowingSchool.com.You can also check out my latest book, A Glitch In The Matrix: 10 Energy Codes To Become The Main Character of Your Life! 

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In this episode we welcome Lloyd Bradley back to Hammersmith to discuss his monumental new tome Funk Is Its Own Reward. We ask our guest about what he describes as "Black America's second great cultural revolution" before learning of his own first awareness of funk as a new musical form. After we consider the parts played in the movement's evolution by James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire and Kool & the Gang, we get to George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic, whose mind-blowing  "P-Funk Earth Tour" of America celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Clips from a rare audio interview with Betty Davis prompt our combined thoughts on the cult funk-rock queen who married Miles Davis and helped him fly his freak flag by turning him on to Sly Stone and Jimi Hendrix. After William discusses newly-added library pieces about the Beatles (1962) and a Marc Almond convention at London's Heaven (1986), Jasper revisits a live review of Bruno ('Uptown Funk') Mars from 2017. Many thanks to special guest Lloyd Bradley. Funk Is Its Own Reward is published by Constable and available now from all good bookshops. Visit his website at lloydbradley.net for more details. Pieces discussed: James Brown: Twilight Of The Godfather, Countdown on Parliament, from launchpad to mothership connection... We have lift-off!, A Journey to the Center of Parliament/Funkadelic, The Bizarre World of George Clinton (Parliament/Funkadelic Drop The Funk-Bomb On America), Betty Davis audio, Marc Almond Convention: Heaven Sent, Local Group: The Beatles and Bruno Mars live.

What a profound honor to have Paul Kennedy on the ChinaTalk podcast. Kennedy is my favorite living historian and the writer who's most shaped my intellectual development. His analysis underpins what you hear on this show every week. The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers is an epochal work that traces global power transitions from 1500 to the present. It's gripping, forest-and-trees scholarship at its finest. Equally impressive in different ways is his book, The Rise of Anglo-German Antagonism, 1860 to 1914. Not only is it god-tier diplomatic history, it also gives you a feel for the era through its explorations of social, economic, domestic, political, and cultural dimensions of Anglo-German relations. There are fascinating US/China analogies that we'll get into at some point in this podcast. His two most recent works directly inform the military coverage on China Talk. Engineers of Victory looks at how people and the systems they worked within solved engineering challenges that turned the tide for entire theaters in World War II. His latest, Victory at Sea: Naval Power and the Transformation of Global Order in World War II, is a sweeping history of a radical transformation in the balance of military power, from the mid-1930s when America was just gaining prominence, to after World War II, when it had no other significant naval competitor. The Parliament of Man: A History of the United Nations first got me interested in international organizations and gave me my senior thesis topic about the creation of the UN. What Kennedy taught me more than anything is this: sweat the details, look at the individual players, and zoom out often enough to understand what truly shapes the long-term fate of nations. Over the course of this episode, we pick up themes from all across his work: Great Power rivalries of the late 19th-early 20th centuries and their echoes today, Why potential antagonisms turn nice and why others turn belligerent, The persistent struggles of liberal internationalists and why they rarely get the outcomes they want, How China today is not Germany of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, The surprising ways geography shapes global power dynamics, How fear spreads among nations and why mutual suspicion is so hard to escape, Why top powers blow it and lose their dominant place in the world, How systems and innovation win wars. And much more, including salutary lessons from the Dutch and Swedes on boring yet prosperous futures, how Churchill's interest in gadgets influenced the course of the Second World War, and why transformative action from the UN remains unlikely in the near future. Note: we recorded this in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, host Dee Moore is joined by Rebecca Griffiths, who shares her extraordinary journey through kidney failure, dialysis, kidney transplantation and transplant loss.   Rebecca's story is one of resilience, determination and hope. After gaining approximately 25kg of fluid in a matter of days and requiring emergency treatment to drain fluid from around her heart, she found herself facing kidney failure without the support of a renal team. What followed was a life-changing journey that included dialysis, a kidney transplant, the devastating loss of that transplant and the challenge of starting again.   In this episode, Rebecca discusses:  

The thirteen colonies that became the United States were just half of the British colonies that existed in the 18th century. The empire stretched from New England, south to Georgia and Florida and the islands of the West Indies, east to India, Scotland, and Ireland, and south again to British forts on the West coast of Africa. Because of this, the revolution of 1776 wasn’t isolated to the North American eastern seaboard. It was a world-historical crisis that swept up American Indian nations, Caribbean islands, West African forts, Indian cities, Scottish drawing rooms, German principalities, Cuban harbors, Chinese trading houses, and a fledgling colony in Sierra Leone. The result is a Revolution that was on the one hand a political struggle for the 13 colonies, but it was also a genuinely global catastrophe in which Indigenous nations, enslaved Africans, German soldiers, French philosophes, Caribbean planters, Indian merchants, and Spanish generals all fought for their own competing visions of what "freedom" actually meant. Today’s guest is Sarah Pearsall, author of Freedom Round the Globe. We see how the fight for liberty went far outside the borders of the American colonies. When the British Parliament imposed the Stamp Act in 1765, the protests and violent crowd actions that erupted were not confined to Boston or Virginia, they broke out with equal fury in St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, and other Caribbean colonies. But they chose to stay loyal because they feared slave uprisings more than they resented Parliament. The French alliance that saved American independence at Yorktown drove France itself toward bankruptcy and revolution. And there were at least two would-be fourteenth colonies (British Florida and Quebec) courted by Americans but believed their fortunes were better served in other places than the Revolution. The Revolution was not a contained colonial rebellion. It was a world war, and the Treaty of Paris in 1783 settled the claims of dozens of nations, most of whom had nothing to do with the thirteen colonies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.