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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Persian News at 15:30 (JST), February 17
This week on The Valley Persian Style, Sky and Tannin apologize but do not make up, Reza sends a text to Tommy about reconciling, Bamshad defends his wife even though he doesn't want to and more!Follow me on social media, find links to merch, Patreon and more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What do you do when the villain is gone, but his evil plan is still in motion?In Esther chapter 8 Haman is dead, but his genocidal edict is sealed by Persian law and cannot be changed. Esther, Mordecai, and every Jew across 127 provinces are marked for death.In this episode, we uncover the "great reversal" as Mordecai moves from sackcloth to the King's signet ring. Then Esther, the master of diplomacy, approaches King Xerxes a second time to plead for the lives of her people. Through divine providence, a new decree transforms the Jews' death sentence into a declaration of defense.Episode Highlights:From condemned to crowned: How Mordecai received Haman's estate, authority, and the King's signet ring.The legal loophole: Why the King couldn't "cancel" the law and how Mordecai's counter-decree legalized a war for survival.A pattern of intercession emerges: Moses, David, and Esther each risked their lives pleading for God's people, pointing us toward Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection offer eternal intercession for each of us todayApplicable themes:This episode reveals powerful truths about God's power and our response to His calling. Consider how these themes apply to your life today.Positioned for purpose: Like Esther, you may be placed 'for such a time as this" in circumstances that seem impossible but serve God's greater purposes.We're called to intercede: Where might God be calling you to stand in the gap and intercede for others as Esther did, even when the outcome is uncertain?Trusting God's reversals: God specializes in reversals. What impossible situation in your life might God be preparing to reverse?We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Contact Bible Book ClubDONATE Buy merch Like, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's InstagramLike or comment on Susan's Facebook or InstagramLeave us an Apple reviewContact us through our website formThanks for listening and happy podcasting!
High-rolling merchant Nicholas Vanacker wrote out a cheque for a hefty £400 on 16th February, 1659 - one of the earliest modern cheques still preserved today. For goldsmiths-to-the-aristocracy Morris and Clayton, the innovation wasn't just about ease; it was a strategic move to reduce risk and maximize profit, even though the process involved clerks physically visiting other banks to balance accounts. Eventually, in the 1770s, bankers got smart and started meeting at the Five Bells pub in Lombard Street to settle transactions over a pint—probably the most British way to handle financial exchanges… In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly track the history of the cheque through ancient civilizations; argue over the etymology of the word (French vs. Persian); and reminisce about the glory days of the cheque - the 1990s… Further Reading: • ‘16 February 1659: the first British cheque' (MoneyWeek, 2021): https://moneyweek.com/426390/16-february-1659-the-first-british-cheque-is-issued • 'From the archives: the evolution of the cheque' (Barclays, 2016): https://home.barclays/news/2016/08/evolution-of-the-cheque/ • 'How to Write a Check' (Howcast, 2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIZWqIv_flA Love the show? Support us! Join
Live from the 19th annual Giving Hearts Day headquarters, host Scott Hennen captures the electric energy of the region's most impactful 24-hour fundraising event. This episode is a marathon of human kindness, featuring over $22 million in real-time donations and deep-dive interviews with the visionaries behind the movement. Beyond the record-breaking numbers, we hear the "why" behind local icons like Farm Rescue, Hope Blooms, and the Ann Carlson Center. The conversation takes a poignant turn as Scott speaks with two Persian guests regarding the current uprising in Iran, the search for freedom, and the harrowing realities facing their families back home. From local scholarship programs for kids to international human rights, this episode explores what happens when a community decides to "go all in" for the greater good. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:00:15] – The 18 Million Dollar Start Scott opens the show in a whirlwind, watching the donation counter jump $100,000 in mere seconds as the day kicks off with massive momentum. [00:01:16] – 19 Years of Vision Pat Traynor, the "Grand Poobah" of Giving Hearts Day, reflects on the event's humble beginnings in 2008 and how it evolved from a $500,000 day into a $30M+ phenomenon. [00:05:20] – Flowers with a Mission Kelly Krenzel of Hope Blooms shares the beautiful logistics of repurposing wedding and funeral flowers to combat loneliness among seniors, proving that "you matter" is a message best delivered in petals. [00:09:31] – Burying the Unclaimed A moving segment with the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard on their mission to provide proper military burials for "unclaimed" veterans who have no living family to see them off. [00:16:15] – Voices from Iran In a sobering shift, two Persian residents share firsthand accounts of the uprising in Iran, discussing the risks their families face and the "massacre" occurring behind a digital curtain. [00:23:30] – Military Strategy & Global Freedom General Mike Haugen joins the desk to discuss the geopolitical stakes in the Middle East and the moral case for supporting freedom fighters abroad. [00:25:52] – Spreading Sunshine Addy and Ava explain how they are removing physical barriers for children with disabilities, including a "no-hands cupcake challenge" to spur donations. [00:26:56] – The 85-Year Legacy The Ann Carlson Center leadership explains how they've bridged the gap for families of children with special needs since 1941, now serving 3,000 kids annually. [00:33:43] – The Heart of the Farm Tim Sullivan of…
This week, an interview with Aryanum, a member of the Persian-language anarchist group Anarchism Perspective, based in Iran and Afghanistan. Anarchism Perspective is a synthesist anarchist group based mostly in the region that organizes solidarity and resistance as well as publishing writings at Anarshism.com . For this episode, we speak about the recent uprising in Iran that was met with bloody repression by the regime, with internet blackouts and low-ball estimates of 30,000 dead at government hands from January 8th and 9th 2026 alone. Aryanum speaks about the posturing by monarchists supporting the return and enthroning of Reza Pahlavi II, the son of the last Shah, and the weaponization of Islam by the Mullahs of the regime and other topics. Anarchism Perspective links Website: https://anarshism.com email: contact@anarshism.com Anarchism Perspective Telegram: https://t.me/+RRUTo6xyoT468fgO & https://t.me/anarchism_perspective Insurrection Library: https://t.me/Insurrection_Library Other Links Critique of Mass Mobilization by Anarchism Perspective: https://www.anarshism.com/critique-mass-mobilization-strategy/ Aryanum's past writing on religion as a type of power: https://www.anarshism.com/funeral-theocracy-religious-capital-en/ Article on labor struggles in the run up to the uprising: https://classautonomy.info/workers-councils-reportedly-forming-in-iran/ It Could Happen Here interview: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/whats-happening-in-iran-317260060/ CNN report on mass deaths: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/10/middleeast/tehran-iran-protests-deaths-arrests-intl Basij volunteer milita of IRGC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basij Hrana (Kurdish human rights group): https://www.en-hrana.org/category/news/ https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/decolonize-anarchism-in-praise-of-burning-down-clerical-fascism-in-iran https://www.hauntologies.net/p/iranian-protesters-dont-owe-us-an Thread on mastodon about the usefulness of Delta Chat via locally run servers when the internet (and therefore connection to Signal) was cut off: https://archive.ph/GBR6A 70% of Iraniun population suffers from malnutrition: https://ghalamrorefah.ir/id/1959/ Another Farsi Group, Anarchist Front: https://t.me/AnarchistFront1 https://links.anarchist-front.org/ https://link.kompektiva.org/@anarchistfront https://anarchistfront.noblogs.org https://t.me/anegofromworldgap https://t.me/AnarchistFront . … . .. Featured Track: TFSR by The Willows Whisper
Warm greetings and welcome to February, a month during which Love in all of its expressions is celebratorily acknowledged. Each of us is a demonstration of February's theme, “Living in the Energy Field of Love,” which was inspired by the Persian mystic and poet Rumi. Love is the very heart of our spiritual practice, and […]
Edwin Keshish-Abnous is an Iranian-born theologian and media leader, currently serving as Executive Director of Heart4Iran at 24/7 satellite Christian TV. Not only does it provide free studio production to hundreds of partners, but it also provides free broadcast, free in-country follow-up, and free Bible distribution inside Iran. To this date, Heart4Iran has helped launch over 300 house churches across Iran. Clayton chatted to Edwin about the miraculous growth of Christianity in Iran where God is at work. With decades of experience in Farsi-language broadcasting and discipleship, Edwin is widely known for his work in contextual theology and for equipping Persian-speaking Christians worldwide. His insights draw from both academic training and firsthand experience of faith under pressure in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He was of Persian origin, born in Syria. As a young man, he distinguished himself as a member of the court of the Emperor Theodosius the Younger. Seeing the vanity of the world's honors and pleasures, he became a monk in Constantinople; but when the people began to praise his holiness, he fled to Mount Oxeia near Chalcedon, which later became known as Auxentius' Mountain. There he built a small hut and lived in reclusion; but in time he was discovered by some shepherds, and the faithful began to come in increasing numbers for his teaching, blessing, prayers and healing. He performed countless miracles, but such was his humility that he always sought to avoid their being attributed to him. When he was asked to pray for someone's healing, he would try to refuse, saying "I too am a sinful man." But, when he was prevailed on by the pleas of the people, he would call on all of them to pray together for the healing; or he would remind them that God would give according to their faith; or he would say to the sick person "The Lord Jesus Christ heals you." When the Emperor Marcian summoned the Fourth Ecumenical Council to Chalcedon, he ordered that the hermit join the assembly of holy Fathers. Auxentius refused, saying that doctrinal teaching was the province of bishops, not monks. The Emperor's envoys took him by force. He was greeted with honor by the Emperor, and affirmed all the decisions of the Council. He never returned to Mount Oxeia, but settled in an even wilder and more remote spot on Mount Skopa, which later came to be called Mount St Auxentius. His disciples built him a tiny wooden hut with one small window through which he could converse with his steady stream of visitors. He reposed in peace in 470. A great crowd gathered for his funeral, and his holy relics were taken into the care of a women's monastery whose spiritual Father he had been. Mount St Auxentius soon became a center of hesychastic life, with seven monasteries.
David McCloskey says he was once a clandestine journalist. Another way of putting it is that he once worked for the CIA.McCloskey is now a spy novelist. His first book took readers inside the CIA, now he is exploring Mossad, Israel and Iran in his new novel The Persian.On Free State, he talks about the shadow war between Israel and Iran.He explains what has happened to agencies like the CIA under Trump and why as more true Trump believers are appointed, the demand is not for truthful intelligence. They do not just believe what they see, they only see what they believe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Valley Persian Style, there's a slip n slide party where Bamshad has the chance to defend his wife. Since his wife is Sky, he doesn't get too far without being shot down. Meanwhile, the ambush lunch with Sky and Tanin fails and GG tries to come up with more ways to make up with her dildo king so he'll pay for her new mansion. To watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and get ad free listening, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Find bonus episodes at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens and follow us on Instagram @watchwhatcrappens @ronniekaram @benmandelker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who is more insufferable to watch? Sky or Tommy?? Teddi and Tamra think its hard watching Sky fight with everyone and not showing any accountability. Then there is Tommy, who seems like he’s only doing this because Mercedeh wanted to do the show again… And how many times is he going to burp on tv?! The ladies question why Golnesa thinks she should get alimony if she was only married to Dennis for one week. Plus, has Teddi crossed paths with Sky before?? Did she almost buy her jewelry? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary Kah Mary welcomes back Gary Kah for a timely discussion on Iran, Islam, elections, and Jewish emigration to Israel. What is next for Iran, everyone is waiting impatiently. As much as we might have expected Trump to make a decision on that by now, it is so complex that regime change could effectively make things worse for the people there, in that it is a nation of 95 million people who may get something worse. And Israel, not exactly a wild card, might get involved if things drag on. But someday we may wake up to a Persian earthquake, politically. Then we talk about our leftist cities, how Islam is shaping elections and cities, and how urban life is perilous to the Jews these days. We look at Operation Exodus USA and their work in getting the Jews back safely to their homeland. Finally, some free-range chat about Bible prophecy. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A
On today's episode of AllAboutTRH, Roxanne and Shantel sit down with The Valley: Persian Style star Golnesa Gharachedaghi AKA GG for a candid, unfiltered conversation. GG shares where things currently stand with Dennis, breaks down the fallout with Sky, and opens up about why she feels Mercedes crossed a line regarding her sister + so much more Want to jump straight to the interview? GG joins us at the 36-minute mark. Before the interview, we recap the latest Southern Charm drama, unpack Sally's cringe-worthy thirstiness, and dig into the conflict between Sally, Molly, and Venita that led to yet another dramatic walk-off. Subscribe to 'AllAboutTRH' on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/allabouttrh-podcast/id1554996153 Follow 'AllAboutTRH' on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/79BLlV7530ggskem3tAvjp?si=3ea7024174324d3c Follow AllAboutTRH On TikTok Follow AllAboutTRH On Instagram Follow AllAboutTRH On X Join Rox & Shantel of AllAboutTRH on our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom’s Big Island Bites - the standout flavors he found on Hawai‘i Island // Efrem Fesaha, CEO & Founder of Boon Boona Coffee, on scaling a mission‑driven coffee company rooted in East African tradition // Roast Duck - crisp skin, rich flavor, and the techniques that make it shine // Traveling food correspondent Leslie Kelly, back from NOLA with stories from a post-Katrina volunteering reunion and the meals that shaped it // Behind the Scenes at TD & Co. - The Business Q&A // A Journey Through Persian Cuisine with mother‑daughter duo Farah Shirazi and Shadi Ghaibi // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!
Privileged Twinks: A Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Podcast
We finally get to see the meeting between Sky and Tanin, and while some apologies are given, they still are not in a good place. We get some other interaction of everyone else's reactions as well as some scenes with Mercedeh and Tommy before everyone comes together at Natasha and Amir's pool party.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your Bravo friends and follow us on Instagram at @taglinetwinks
Hello Bravo Bosses! You can watch this episode on YouTube! Today we are breaking down Season 15 Episode 9 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Season 1 Episode 7 of The Valley Persian Style. Joining me today is Caleigh Rykiss from the In Three Podcast. We have the best most thoughtful chat so check out my conversation with Caleigh! Love you BBs! Follow In Three and Caleigh on Instagram and Listen to In Three! Join the Patreon for $5 a month to get 4 extra episodes a month! ad free episodes! early episodes! and bonus content! Join the fun at patreon.com/thebravoinvestigatorpodcast YouTube Instagram Tik Tok Threads Facebook NOTE: No claims have been verified and all information today is alleged, speculation, and is intended purely just for fun. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In spring 334 BC, a young Macedonian king sets out to conquer the Persian Empire.Tristan Hughes and Dr Adrian Goldsworthy explore Alexander the Great's early campaigns, from the daring crossing into Asia to incredible victories. They discuss Alexander's strategic genius, respect toward Persian royalty, and how these triumphs forged his path to legend.MOREThe PersiansListen on AppleKing MidasListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jacob Mchangama, founder and director of the think tank Justitia, has written a one-volume history of freedom of thought, which ranges from the lone Demosthenes of 4th-century BCE Athens to the recent controversies regarding Donald Trump. In Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media (Basic Books, 2022), Mchangama argues that the history of freedom of thought has recurrent themes, such as a free speech entropy: the perception of rulers or governments that if speech is not restricted then social or political decline or disorder is inevitable. Mchangama also notes how restrictions usually have the unintended effect of emboldening the speakers and making the forbidden speech even more attractive to potential listeners. This history also reveals advocates of free speech less familiar to Western readers, such as the ninth-century Persian scholar Ibn al-Rawandi, a theologian and later skeptic whose life illustrates the debates possible in medieval Islam. Mchangama reviews the modern debates regarding freedom of thought and the latest iterations of arguments about whether free speech will lead to social decline and chaos. Mchangama is a champion of free speech but his history provides a fair minded account of the concerns of speech restrictionists throughout history. Ian J. Drake is Associate Professor of Jurisprudence, Montclair State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
In this episode we're discussing the origins of demonology in Western Civilization, tracing it back to its ancient roots. Pre-Christian cultures across Mesopotamia, Egypt, and beyond featured a range of supernatural beings blamed for sickness and bad choices. When Zoroastrianism came on the scene, in 8th century BC Iran, religion first developed the idea of dualism: that the world is locked in the struggle between good and evil. This idea profoundly influenced post-exilic Judaism during Persian rule, enabling them to develop concepts of organized demons, angels, Satan, and eschatology in texts like the Book of Enoch, Jubilees, and Tobit. Christianity built on this rich heritage, portraying Satan as God's active adversary and demons as a malignant force to be reckoned with in the New Testament. Later works, from the Testament of Solomon and Dante's Inferno to Milton's Paradise Lost and C.S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters, further enriched the popular imagination of demons thus giving us the understanding of demons that we have today. This episode is the first in a series exploring demonology. Further episodes will look into exorcisms and demon hunting.
Hey Ya'll! Join Michael, Toni, and John as they break down this season of The Valley Persian Style. Will Tommy and MJ's marriage survive? Will Sky ever be part of the group again? What is up with Golnesa and Doug? Tune in to find out!
Hey Ya'll! Join Michael, Toni, and John as they break down this season of The Valley Persian Style. Will Tommy and MJ's marriage survive? Will Sky ever be part of the group again? What is up with Golnesa and Doug? Tune in to find out!
Today On With Mario Lopez – Former 'Shahs Of Sunset' star Golnesa 'GG' Gharachedaghi talks new show 'The Valley Persian Style' & more! Plus, fresh life hacks, why 2016 is trending, the latest buzz and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Persian News at 15:30 (JST), February 10
In 260 AD, the unthinkable happened.A Roman emperor was captured alive by a foreign enemy.Not killed in battle.Not ransomed.Not executed.Instead, Emperor Valerian was publicly humiliated—forced to kneel while the Persian king used him as a human footstool.This wasn't just a personal tragedy. It was a symbol of something far bigger: the Roman Empire was breaking.This video takes you inside the Third Century Crisis, when Rome was collapsing under:• Hyperinflation caused by currency debasement• Endless wars on every frontier• A devastating plague killing thousands per day• Political chaos and emperors murdered by their own armiesValerian's capture shocked the ancient world and shattered the myth of Roman invincibility.And here's the disturbing part:The patterns that destroyed Rome didn't disappear.They repeat.Watch to understand how Rome reached this moment, what happened to Valerian after his capture, and why this humiliation marked the beginning of the end.History doesn't repeat.But it does rhyme.Subscribe to see the empire fall in real time.
This week, we're diving into all the drama from The Valley: Persian Style, episode 6. Sky leaves the group chat — was the callout fair? Golnesa speaks out post-episode — and it's all about Sky. Plus, we unpack that intense convo between Natasha and Amir after the Medium's big reveal. Let's get into it. Follow Us On TikTok Follow Us On Instagram Follow Us On X Join our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heaven is Shaking the Bear Iran in Prophecy This Week: Provoking the Bear This Shabbat we'll examine the provocation of the bear as found in the Scriptures concerning Elisha, the restoration of life springs in Jericho, the mocking boys, and the death of forty-two by the tearing she-bears. We'll see how it might pertain to the present situation in Iran, and time permitting, how the Persian bear and Roman board are related.
Listen Podcast editor Megan Vahdat sit down with Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian to discuss her journey to public office and the challenges facing the city today.
This week on The Valley Persian Style, Sky leaves Palm Springs after another dinner blowout, Natasha and Amir discuss his late wife, Reza Jackson tries to be the mediator and more!Follow me on social media, find links to merch, Patreon and more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Warm greetings and welcome to February, a month during which Love in all of its expressions is celebratorily acknowledged. Each of us is a demonstration of February's theme, “Living in the Energy Field of Love,” which was inspired by the Persian mystic and poet Rumi. Love is the very heart of our spiritual practice, and […]
Jacob Mchangama, founder and director of the think tank Justitia, has written a one-volume history of freedom of thought, which ranges from the lone Demosthenes of 4th-century BCE Athens to the recent controversies regarding Donald Trump. In Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media (Basic Books, 2022), Mchangama argues that the history of freedom of thought has recurrent themes, such as a free speech entropy: the perception of rulers or governments that if speech is not restricted then social or political decline or disorder is inevitable. Mchangama also notes how restrictions usually have the unintended effect of emboldening the speakers and making the forbidden speech even more attractive to potential listeners. This history also reveals advocates of free speech less familiar to Western readers, such as the ninth-century Persian scholar Ibn al-Rawandi, a theologian and later skeptic whose life illustrates the debates possible in medieval Islam. Mchangama reviews the modern debates regarding freedom of thought and the latest iterations of arguments about whether free speech will lead to social decline and chaos. Mchangama is a champion of free speech but his history provides a fair minded account of the concerns of speech restrictionists throughout history. Ian J. Drake is Associate Professor of Jurisprudence, Montclair State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
This is a panel discussion with four Iranian citizens who live in Japan. They wanted to expresses a dissenting view of the present state of Iran to counter what has been said in official channels about the recent challenges faced by the Iranian government. Participants: Ray Hosseini, Zeinab Bahrami, Elahe Jafarzedeh, Somaiyeh Taheri. Moderator: Dennis Riches. Two of the participants wanted to speak in Persian, so Ray Hosseini and Zeinab Bahrami provided interpretation. Please be patient and wait for the translation after the segments spoken in Persian.
Jacob Mchangama, founder and director of the think tank Justitia, has written a one-volume history of freedom of thought, which ranges from the lone Demosthenes of 4th-century BCE Athens to the recent controversies regarding Donald Trump. In Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media (Basic Books, 2022), Mchangama argues that the history of freedom of thought has recurrent themes, such as a free speech entropy: the perception of rulers or governments that if speech is not restricted then social or political decline or disorder is inevitable. Mchangama also notes how restrictions usually have the unintended effect of emboldening the speakers and making the forbidden speech even more attractive to potential listeners. This history also reveals advocates of free speech less familiar to Western readers, such as the ninth-century Persian scholar Ibn al-Rawandi, a theologian and later skeptic whose life illustrates the debates possible in medieval Islam. Mchangama reviews the modern debates regarding freedom of thought and the latest iterations of arguments about whether free speech will lead to social decline and chaos. Mchangama is a champion of free speech but his history provides a fair minded account of the concerns of speech restrictionists throughout history. Ian J. Drake is Associate Professor of Jurisprudence, Montclair State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
Jacob Mchangama, founder and director of the think tank Justitia, has written a one-volume history of freedom of thought, which ranges from the lone Demosthenes of 4th-century BCE Athens to the recent controversies regarding Donald Trump. In Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media (Basic Books, 2022), Mchangama argues that the history of freedom of thought has recurrent themes, such as a free speech entropy: the perception of rulers or governments that if speech is not restricted then social or political decline or disorder is inevitable. Mchangama also notes how restrictions usually have the unintended effect of emboldening the speakers and making the forbidden speech even more attractive to potential listeners. This history also reveals advocates of free speech less familiar to Western readers, such as the ninth-century Persian scholar Ibn al-Rawandi, a theologian and later skeptic whose life illustrates the debates possible in medieval Islam. Mchangama reviews the modern debates regarding freedom of thought and the latest iterations of arguments about whether free speech will lead to social decline and chaos. Mchangama is a champion of free speech but his history provides a fair minded account of the concerns of speech restrictionists throughout history. Ian J. Drake is Associate Professor of Jurisprudence, Montclair State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications
Jacob Mchangama, founder and director of the think tank Justitia, has written a one-volume history of freedom of thought, which ranges from the lone Demosthenes of 4th-century BCE Athens to the recent controversies regarding Donald Trump. In Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media (Basic Books, 2022), Mchangama argues that the history of freedom of thought has recurrent themes, such as a free speech entropy: the perception of rulers or governments that if speech is not restricted then social or political decline or disorder is inevitable. Mchangama also notes how restrictions usually have the unintended effect of emboldening the speakers and making the forbidden speech even more attractive to potential listeners. This history also reveals advocates of free speech less familiar to Western readers, such as the ninth-century Persian scholar Ibn al-Rawandi, a theologian and later skeptic whose life illustrates the debates possible in medieval Islam. Mchangama reviews the modern debates regarding freedom of thought and the latest iterations of arguments about whether free speech will lead to social decline and chaos. Mchangama is a champion of free speech but his history provides a fair minded account of the concerns of speech restrictionists throughout history. Ian J. Drake is Associate Professor of Jurisprudence, Montclair State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society
On The Valley Persian Style, Sky departs Palm Springs after her blowout with the cast, hoping to find comfort in the warm embrace of Erewhon and maybe, if she's lucky, her husband too. Then it's time for girls night, boys night, and a surprise ambush by Reza J. Oh, and Maurio too because we can't have a Bravo show without Mauricio popping up anymore. To watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and get ad free listening, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Find bonus episodes at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens and follow us on Instagram @watchwhatcrappens @ronniekaram @benmandelker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zurvanism is a lesser-known feature of ancient Zoroastrianism that centers on Zurvan, the god of infinite time, and the cosmic struggle between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu. In this video, we explore the origins, beliefs, and historical influence of Zurvanism, what it is and isn't, and why it matters for understanding ancient Persian religion and dualism.Check out Soul Roots:https://www.youtube.com/@UCX0IxGB0xYS5kV3IX-KbBPQ Find me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateSources/Recommended Reading:Boyce, Mary (1957). "Some Reflections on Zurvanism". Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London , 1957, Vol. 19, No. 2 (1957), pp. 304-316. Cambridge University Press.Boyce, Mary (2000). "Zoroastrians: Their Their Religious Beliefs and Practices". Routledge; 2nd edition.Boyce, Mary (1996). "On the Orthodoxy of Sasanian Zoroastrianism". Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, 1996, Vol. 59, No. 1 (1996), pp. 11-28. Cambridge University Press.Boyce, Mary (1990). "Some Some Further Reflections on Zurvanism". Iranica Varia: Papers in Honor of Professor Ehsan Yarshater. Brill. Dahlén, Ashk (transl.) (2023). "Zarathustra: Sånger". h:ström.Humbach, Helmut & Pallan Ichaporia (transl.) (1994). "The Heritage of Zarathushtra: A New Translation of His Gathas. Universitatsverlag Winter. Moazami, Mahnaz (ed.) (2016). "Zoroastrianism: A collection of Articles from the Encyclopedia Iranica". ENCYCLOPAEDIA IRANICA FOUNDATION. 2 Volumes.Rose, Jenny (2019). "Zoroastrianism: An Introduction". I.B. Tauris Introduction to Religions. Bloomsbury Academic.Strausberg, Michael; & Yuhan Sohrab-Dinshaw Vevaina (ed.) (2015). "The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Zoroastrianism". Wiley-Blackwell. Zaehner, R.C. (1955). "Zurvan: A Zoroastrian Dilemma". Oxford.https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/zurvanism/https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/zurvan-deity/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello Bravo Bosses! My apologies for the late episode! Today we are talking RHOBH Season 15 episode 8 (6:30) and The Valley Persian Style Season 1 Episode 6 (30:27). Today's episode is audio only but you can watch the audio version on YouTube! Love you BBs! YouTube Instagram Tik Tok Threads Facebook NOTE: No claims have been verified and all information today is alleged, speculation, and is intended purely just for fun. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
GG’s “butt care package” has Tamra and Dolores making some questionable Google searches… Let’s hope the guys don’t notice! Plus, what’s so wrong with putting face cream on your dog?! As much as they dislike Sky, are they siding with her on this one? Is Tanin’s anger an ulterior motive?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Friday! We break downt this week's episode of RHOBH. How did Amanda actually escape that Dorit fight and turn it on Kyle? Are you Team Dorit or Team Kyle? Were you shocked Rachel stepped in to help Dorit? And WHY is Kyle still filming with Amanda? Sutton is finally at the cool girls' table, even if there is no salad dressing in sight. We also dive into The Valley, Persian style, wondering who the real villain actually is. Come judge with us!You can find us:Podcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen!Instagram & Threads: @twojudgeygirlsTikTok: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjgFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsMerch: www.etsy.com/shop/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirls LTK: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's TWIN TIMEEEE, for reasons you'll find out soon! Also, we welcome new Summer House cast member Bailey Taylor to get into the season premiere. Plus, Amir and Natasha stop by to discuss the most recent episode of the Valley Persian Style. Meanwhile, Bronwyn is single, Kyle and Amanda don't want to be in the car together, and the household is growing!!! You won't want to miss it. "Loooove making out with Carl!" The Viall Files is going LIVE with the new cast of Temptation Island on May 6th! Tickets are on sale NOW! For more information, please visit netflixisajokefest.com. Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email asknick@theviallfiles.com and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774298881 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NWA8LBk15l2u5tNQqDcOO?si=3b868996930347e8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod Listen To Disrespectfully with Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book and/or learn more about the show, go to: https://viallfiles.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Mint Mobile - Ready to stop paying more than you have to? New customers can make the switch today and for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month. Switch now at https://mintmobile.com/viall Fora - Become a Fora Advisor today at https://foratravel.com/viall Betterhelp - BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/viall IM8 - Feel your best self, every day—with IM8. Go to https://IM8HEALTH.com/viall and use code VIALL for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order. Perelel - Exclusive for our listeners, new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code: VIALLFILES. Visit https://perelelhealth.com To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Our Announcement 18:11 - Household Headlines 29:40 - Bailey Joins 43:48 - Summer House 1:04:35 - Amir & Natasha Join 1:18:11 - The Valley: Persian Style 1:23:56 - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @baileyttaylor @natashakashanian @whatamiracle @ciaracrobinson @justinkaphillips @leahgsilberstein @the_mare_bare
What's up Bros? This is our new favorite show. If you aren't watching yet then you are straight up missing out. Dennis and GG continue to have tension as Dennis also annoys the entire group. Sky's snobby attitude is beginning to boil over for everyone else. The gang goes to drive some cars and RJ goes a little too hard... The group seems to be trying to make an effort with Dennis, but will it work out for GG? Dinner gets heated when Sky gets called out in front of the whole party.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Christian Minister Craig Fentor was in the midst of a deep spiritual void when he first picked up a book of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi's poetry in his local LA bookshop. The writings of Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic have long inspired people across faiths. And Rumi's poetry on divine love and the soul's journey toward God would captivate Craig, inspiring him to leave behind his Californian home, to begin a new life as a whirling dervish in Turkey. The BBC's Emily Wither travelled to meet Craig Fenter - now known as Ismail - in the Central Anatolian city of Konya. Konya is known as Rumi's resting place and is now an important pilgrimage site for his followers. It is here where Ismail joined the Mevleni order, became a disciple of Rumi and converted to Islam. Ismail is now working on a new English translation of Rumi's most famous work, the Masnavi-yi Maʿnavi, 25,000 verses of rhymed couplets in Persian. Ismail believes it is his calling to work on a modern translation of Rumi's greatest work, for which he has the blessing of Rumi's 22nd generation direct descendants. [Photo Description: Whirling dervish Ismail Fentor stands in front of the Mevlana Museum and tomb site of 13th century Persian poet and Islamic scholar, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi in Konya, Turkey.Photo Credit: Emily Wither] Producer/presenter: Emily Wither Series Producer: Rajeev Gupta Editor: Chloe Walker Production Coordinator: Mica Nepomuceno Music: Ismail C Fentor
This week on The Valley Persian Style, GG regrets inviting Dennis but how she handles it is hilarious, Sky starts annoying people by being the queen of Erewhon and another gorgeous Persian dinner is ruined! Enjoy!Follow me on social media, find links to merch, Patreon and more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're still in Palm Springs The Valley: Persian Style, where GG and Reza decide to let Sky know they hate her guts. Sky doesn't really care because they're poor valley trash anyway. Meanwhile, GG gets off scott free for ruining everyone's trip with multiple rage breakdowns. Ah well, at least Adam brought nineteen pounds of tabouleh. To watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and get ad free listening,, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Find bonus episodes at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens and follow us on Instagram @watchwhatcrappens @ronniekaram @benmandelker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tamra and Teddi are sick of snobby Sky! Do they see her having a future with this show, considering she’s dying to move out of The Valley anyways? Plus, GG’s weed habits and her warehouse stocked with vibrators makes her far from boring. But, what do they think about her tumultuous relationship with Dennis? Can you be business partners with someone you hate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Today, we're joined by iconic wrestler Daria Berenato to get into her time as a heel, as well as dive deep into traitors. And later, Monét X Change drops by to spill some tea from the castle! Plus, we get into RHOBH and The Valley: Persian Style, update on some Mormon Wives drama, discuss the Blake Lively and Taylor Swift texts, and more! You won't want to miss it. "It's so much more fun to be hated than to pretend to be liked." The Viall Files is going LIVE with the new cast of Temptation Island on May 6th! Tickets are on sale NOW! For more information, please visit netflixisajokefest.com. Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email asknick@theviallfiles.com and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774298881 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NWA8LBk15l2u5tNQqDcOO?si=3b868996930347e8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod Listen To Disrespectfully with Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book and/or learn more about the show, go to: https://viallfiles.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market with my link https://thrivemarket.com/viall for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift!! Miracle Brand - Upgrade your sleep—or give the gift of better rest. Go to https://trymiracle.com/viall to try Miracle Made sheets today. You'll save over 40%, and when you use promo code VIALL, you'll get an extra 20% off plus a FREE 3-piece towel set. They make an amazing gift, and with a 30-day money-back guarantee, there's no risk. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 20:58 - Daria Joins 54:50 - Household Headlines 1:07:33 - Monét Joins 1:18:01 - Show Recaps 1:35:32 - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @monetxchange @thedariaraeberenato @ciaracrobinson @justinkaphillips @leahgsilberstein @the_mare_bare