Podcasts about Shirin

A cikin shirin Mu Zagaya Duniya na wannan makon tare da Nura Ado Suleiman ya waiwayi gagarumar Nasarar da ƴan sa-kai suka samu a Najeriya wajen fatattakar ƴanbindiga tare da kashe fiye da 100 daga cikin yan ta'addan. Sannan a Jamuriyar Nijar ƙungiyar Amnesty International ta ƙaddamar da yunƙurin neman sakin fitaccen ɗan gwagwarmayar  ƙasar Moussa Tchangari, wanda ya shafe watanni tsare saboda sukar gwamnati. Shirin ya kuma waiwayi sharhin Masana kan rawar da Majlisar Ɗinkini Duniya ke takawa wajen warware matsalolin ƙasa da ƙasa, bayan da a cikin makon da ya ƙare Majalisar ta cika shekaru 80 da kafuwa.

A fragile ceasefire. A fractured people. And a pressing question: What now? On this edition of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi leads a probing conversation about the aftermath of the Israel–Islamic Republic conflict, and what it has revealed about the state of Iranians today — politically, emotionally, and spiritually. While Trump, Netanyahu, and Khamenei claim “victory,” the Iranian people face a resurgence of crackdowns and internal division. Panel guests include: – Bahador Alast, popular YouTuber and commentator – Picasso Moin, athlete and social observer (from Istanbul) – Sadeq Bigdeli, lawyer and political analyst (from Toronto) Plus, psychotherapist and PTSD expert Shirin Amani Azeri joins the show for an intimate and powerful look at the psychological toll of the past two weeks.

Shirin na yau ya baku damar tofa albarkacin bakinku game da tsagita wuta da aka yi tsakanin Iran da Isra'ila bayan kwashe kusan kwanaki 12 ana gwabza yaƙi. Ku danna alamar sauraro domin jin cikakken shirin tare da Abida Shu'aibu Baraza.

Shirin al'adun gargajiya na wanan makon tare da Abdoulaye Issa ya maida hankali  a kan bikin al'adun Dukkawa na wanan shekara ta 2025  wanda ya gudana a jihar Neja da ke Tarayya Najeriya. Ku shiga alamar sauti domin sauraron  cikakken shiri.......

Sojitrawalla, Shirin www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Fazit

We started the Fully-Booked Podcast episode with some personal updates and our latest reads. Meaghan had just finished The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, a fast-paced thriller that she found both fun and perplexing in terms of what to expect from its sequels. She mentioned how Shirin tends to dive into one author's entire catalogue when she discovers a book she enjoys, and this time it was her turn to follow suit.Shirin, on the other hand, had just wrapped up Sunrise on the Reaping, the most recent Hunger Games novel. Neither of us is a die-hard fan of the series, but we both appreciated certain elements, especially when previous entries focused on characters like President Snow.Shirin noted that while the book was fine, it felt repetitive, echoing Katniss' journey in the original trilogy. She admitted she might not have read it had the movie already been out, highlighting how closely these books and films tend to mirror each other.The ALA's 2024 Challenged Book DataThe main focus of this episode was the alarming increase in book censorship across North America, especially in the United States. Shirin had been diving into data from the American Library Association (ALA), and the numbers were staggering. In 2024 alone, there were 4,190 book titles challenged, mostly pushed by pressure groups and influenced decision-makers, not just concerned parents. For context, from 2001 to 2020, an average of only 46 titles were challenged each year.What really stood out was how the nature of these censorship efforts had shifted. Back in the early 2000s, only 6% of challenges came from organized groups. In 2024, that number skyrocketed to 72%. Most of the targeted books contained LGBTQ+ themes, racial identity, social justice, or stories of personal trauma and coming-of-age.This prompted us to ask: Why are people so threatened by lived experience, empathy, and diversity in storytelling? It seems that instead of aiming to protect children, these groups are trying to erase stories that reflect the reality of many people's lives.Exploring The Top 10 Most Challenged BooksWe broke down the top 10 most challenged books of 2024, and unsurprisingly, they shared common themes; queer identity, racial struggle, gender exploration, addiction, and trauma.Books like All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson and Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe were high on the list, both memoirs focused on LGBTQ+ identity. We also saw classic literary staples still getting flak, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison being one of them, which surprised us because it's been around since 1970. Apparently, we're still not ready to have honest conversations about race.Titles like Looking for Alaska, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl were also included, all of which cover complex teenage emotions and situations: suicide, sexuality, and death. Other books like Crank and Sold dealt with heavy, real-world issues like drug addiction and human trafficking.We asked each other: What exactly are people afraid of here? Why is it seen as dangerous to talk about these subjects when they're happening in real life? It feels absurd to ban a story about a teen struggling with meth because it might "influence" readers, when in fact these stories can educate and offer emotional insight. The irony is almost unbearable.The Situation in CanadaWhile the U.S. tends to get most of the attention in these discussions, we didn't let Canada off the hook. Meaghan brought up that even here, we're seeing a troubling rise in book challenges. In 2024, 119 titles were challenged, with another 30 already flagged in early 2025. The primary reasons echoed those in the U.S., objections to LGBTQ+ themes, “explicit” content, and gender diversity.The data came from the Canadian Library Challenges Database, which is backed by Toronto Metropolitan University's Centre for Free Expression. A lot of the concerns were about age appropriateness, but even that excuse feels like a smokescreen for discomfort with difference.However, there was a silver lining. BookNet Canada reported that LGBTQ+ fiction sales actually rose by 34% in the last quarter of 2024. Clearly, when you try to silence something, it can make people even more curious. People want stories that represent who they are, and thankfully, we're in a time where those books are being written, published, and read.The Power of Storytelling and RepresentationThis episode ultimately came down to a shared belief in the importance of storytelling and the power of representation. We reflected on how bookstores and libraries are fighting back. Displays of banned books are becoming more common, and institutions like Barnes & Noble and public libraries are leaning into the controversy by highlighting these works.Nearly half of public libraries now offer banned book displays, up 15% since 2020. Publishers also continue to support these stories, showing there's still a demand, and that matters. If publishers stopped backing these authors, then we'd really be in trouble.We ended by reaffirming that censorship doesn't protect, it stifles. If someone finds a topic uncomfortable, they can choose not to read it. That's their right. But trying to take that right away from others? That's not okay.In the end, we were fired up, but hopeful. Because for every book banned, there's a reader who finds it and feels seen. That's the kind of power stories have, and that's worth protecting.

Shirin kasuwa akai miki dole na wannan makon ya yi duba ne kan girman asarar da al'ummar Makwa na jihar Naija suka tafka masamman ma ƴan kasuwarsu, sakamakon ambaliyar ruwa da ta afkawa garin a ƙarshen watan Mayan wannan shekara ta 2025. Ku latsa alamar sauti don sauraron cikakken shirin tare da Ahmed Abba..........

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Mu kan komo da karfe 8 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar domin sake gabatar muku da labarai da hirarraki, da sharhin jaridu kama daga Najeriya zuwa Nijar har Ghana, da kuma ra'ayoyinku.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Mu kan komo da karfe 8 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar domin sake gabatar muku da labarai da hirarraki, da sharhin jaridu kama daga Najeriya zuwa Nijar har Ghana, da kuma ra'ayoyinku.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Mu kan komo da karfe 8 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar domin sake gabatar muku da labarai da hirarraki, da sharhin jaridu kama daga Najeriya zuwa Nijar har Ghana, da kuma ra'ayoyinku.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Mu kan komo da karfe 8 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar domin sake gabatar muku da labarai da hirarraki, da sharhin jaridu kama daga Najeriya zuwa Nijar har Ghana, da kuma ra'ayoyinku.

We kicked off this Fully-Booked Podcast episode by sticking with our June theme: banned books. And this time, we focused on one that left us scratching our heads: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.The 2006 novel was recently banned in Utah's public schools under House Bill 29, which allows parents to challenge books they consider “sensitive material.” If three school districts or charter schools agree, the book can be pulled statewide. That's how Water for Elephants landed on the list, although, to be honest, we still don't quite get why.We couldn't find a solid answer despite digging around. It's not overtly graphic, political, or controversial in any standout way, so its ban feels baffling. That confusion is what actually sparked our whole Banned Books Month in the first place. We figured, if this book can be banned, what else is on these lists?Water for Elephants StoryThe book was adapted into a movie in 2011, starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, and Christoph Waltz. It was set during the Great Depression and follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American veterinary student at Cornell. Just as he's about to graduate, tragedy strikes: both his parents die in a car accident. Jacob loses his home, his inheritance, and any hope of finishing his studies.With nowhere to go, Jacob hops on a passing train, which turns out to belong to a struggling traveling circus, the Benzini Brothers. From there, the story unfolds into a tale of hardship, romance, and survival under the big top. He meets Marlena, the circus's star performer, who's married to the charismatic yet increasingly violent ringmaster, August.What makes the movie unique is the addition of Rosie, a 53-year-old elephant brought in as the circus's new attraction. Rosie doesn't initially respond to commands, and August abuses her, thinking she's unintelligent. But Jacob discovers Rosie understands Polish, his native language, and with that breakthrough, he forms a bond with her.Behind the Scenes and Onscreen ChemistryWatching the film together, we had mixed feelings. The production value was solid; the costumes, set design, and overall look captured the Depression era beautifully. The acting was generally good, but we both agreed that the chemistry between Pattinson and Witherspoon felt flat. It wasn't bad, just kind of…there. You understood they were supposed to fall in love, but you didn't feel it.We even joked that this wasn't a steamy Notebook-level romance. There was one sex scene, and it happened while they were on the run for their lives, which felt oddly timed, to say the least. It didn't ruin the film, but it did make us question why that specific element might've been enough to get the book banned.Cultural ContextOne part of the discussion that hit close to home was about migration and cultural mindsets during the Depression. Jacob's story of traveling cross-country for work reflects a very American attitude of chasing opportunity. We compared that with how, in Canada, people generally don't move provinces nearly as much, partly because of climate and geography.The circus in Water for Elephants operates on razor-thin margins. It picks up and moves within a day or two, requiring hundreds of people to maintain operations. August's cutthroat management style is framed as necessary for survival in such tough times, but it quickly becomes clear he's also a violent narcissist who physically and emotionally abuses both Marlena and the animals.The final twist of the story involves Rosie killing August during a chaotic night that leads to the downfall of the Benzini Brothers Circus. Marlena and Jacob escape, start a new life with Rosie, join the Ringling Brothers, and eventually settle down in Albany. Jacob becomes a vet, and they raise a family with Rosie by their side for decades.The story is told in flashbacks by an elderly Jacob, now in a nursing home. He ends the story by joining a modern circus, wanting to return to a life that once gave him purpose.So, Why Was It Banned?We still don't have an answer. Animal cruelty is depicted, sure, but as part of the plot, not glamorized. There's a single implied steamy scene. Maybe it's the adultery subplot? Maybe the violence? But plenty of books in school libraries touch on all of those. We're left wondering if the ban is more about optics than content.Shirin suggested the book's banning was probably triggered by vague complaints, "inappropriate content" or "sensitive material", without clear definitions. Meaghan pointed out that Utah's law allows just three school districts to challenge and remove a book across the entire state. That's a low bar for sweeping censorship.We both acknowledged that this doesn't mean Water for Elephants is inaccessible to the general public in Utah. It's still available in libraries, bookstores, and of course, online. But within schools, it's off the table, and that's a concern.Wrapping Up With QuestionsWe closed the episode reflecting on how this experience made us rethink censorship and what gets flagged. If something like Water for Elephants can be banned, what else could be?We brought up A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas, which is a bit spicier but realistically would never be assigned in schools to begin with. We joked that if someone thinks ACOTAR is too much, they haven't seen the rest of the iceberg in the romance genre.We also laughed about the trend of big-name actors headlining these types of adaptations in the early 2010s. You had Reese, Robert, and Christoph, big names with big budgets. Today, the format has shifted. Book-to-film adaptations often hit streaming first, and casting doesn't always go for top-tier stars. It's a shift that's changed the dynamic of how we experience these stories.And finally, we turned the question back to you: why do you think Water for Elephants was banned? Because we've read the book, watched the movie, and talked about it for over an hour, and we're still stumped...

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia, Founder & CEO at PlayWerks Inc and WhizGirls Academy, explore empowering the next generation and the Milken Institute Global Conference.  Big thank you to ⁠Milken Institute⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Nagyobb szünet után visszatért az HBO Maxra a népszerű sorozat. A második évad már vegyesebb visszajelzéseket is szült, Shirin, Gábor és Gergő kifejti véleményét, hogy valóban romlott-e az összkép az első etaphoz képest.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

Kullum da karfe 6 na safe agogon Najeriya da Nijar muna gabatar da labarai da rahotanni da dumi-duminsu, sannan mu na gabatar da wasu shirye-shirye kamar Noma da Lafiya Uwar Jiki.

A Disney rebootolta régi sorozatát, Shirin és Gergő megvitatják, hogy hozza-e a régi színvonalat, illetve mi célt szólgált ez a felélesztés

Design can do more than communicate—it can captivate, transport, and transform. In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abigail Honor and Brenda Cowan sit down with Shirin Frangoul-Brückner, founding partner of the globally acclaimed design studio Atelier Brückner.Shirin shares her journey from architecture to experience design, the philosophy of “form follows content,” and how immersive exhibitions—from the Titanic artifacts to ancient Ephesus—use emotion, interactivity, and sensory design to create lasting impact. She also opens up about leadership, guiding clients through vision and complexity, and how her firm is integrating AI to serve creativity—not replace it.This conversation offers inspiration for designers, museum professionals, and anyone passionate about creating experiences that move people.

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