Podcast appearances and mentions of svetlana tikhanovskaya

Silvia Boccardi e Francesco Rocchetti parlano con Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Presidente eletta in Bielorussia in esilio, della situazione del suo Paese sotto la dittatura di Lukašenko e della possibilità di una transizione democratica. Questo podcast e gli altri nostri contenuti sono gratuiti anche grazie a chi ci sostiene con la membership. Per sostenere il nostro lavoro e ricevere contenuti esclusivi iscriviti alla membership su membership.willmedia.it

In Inside Geneva this week we get an eyewitness account of a mission to supply Gaza's hospitals. Chris Black, World Health Organisation: ‘People have told me oh you must be very brave for going to Gaza. I don't think so, I think what's brave is the people who have been doing this work since early October, and who go back every day, to do it again and again and again.' Aid agencies say nowhere is safe in Gaza Chris Black, World Health Organisation: ‘A woman with her young child saying to me, are we safe here? And I wanted to say to her ‘You're in the grounds a hospital, this is a protected space, you should be safe here'.  But I couldn't say to her ‘you're safe here.''And we hear from human rights defenders who have come to Geneva, hoping for support. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, human rights defender, Belarus: ‘I really believe that the democratic, powerful world will its teeth and will show to dictators that they will not prevail. We are not asking you to fight instead of us, we are asking you to help us fight the dictators.' Are democracies letting human rights defenders in autocratic states down?Host: Imogen FoulkesProduction Assistant: Claire-Marie GermainDistribution: Sara PasinoMarketing: Xin ZhangGet in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review or subscribe to our newsletter.

La Pologne a tourné cette semaine la page de huit années de pouvoir des nationalistes du parti Droit et Justice. Le pro-européen Donald Tusk a prêté serment comme nouveau Premier ministre. L'ancien président du Conseil européen aura à cœur d'améliorer les relations avec Bruxelles et Kiev. Une tâche qu'il partagera avec son ministre des Affaires étrangères, Radoslaw Sikorski, atlantiste et européen convaincu. « Je n'ai pas besoin de présenter M. Radoslaw Sikorski. Je ne vous referai pas son CV », a plaisanté Donald Tusk lors de son discours de politique générale devant le Parlement, provoquant les sourires de la salle et quelques applaudissements. Les deux hommes se connaissent bien. Radosław Sikorski, 60 ans, avait déjà servi au même ministère sous le gouvernement de Donald Tusk entre 2007 et 2014. « Il amène d'abord une expérience, mais aussi des contacts des réseaux internationaux parce qu'il est très bien intégré à un establishment international, avec des contacts très étroits avec les États-Unis où il a vécu et travaillé », rappelle Valentin Behr, chargé de recherche au CNRS, rattaché au Centre européen de sociologie et de science politique, qui souligne que Radoslaw Sikroski a épousé en 1992 la journaliste et écrivaine américaine Anne Appelbaum. « C'est le membre le plus expérimenté de la nouvelle équipe », note Lukas Macek, chef du centre Grande Europe consacré à l'élargissement à l'Institut Jacques Delors, « incontestablement, un poids lourd de la politique polonaise et non pas un nouvel arrivant qui devrait se présenter et espérer qu'on lui ouvre la porte ».Formé à l'université d'Oxford au Royaume-Uni dans les années 1980, où il avait obtenu le statut de réfugié politique alors que la Pologne vivait sous la loi martiale et plusieurs de ses amis avaient été emprisonnés, il rentre au pays en 1989, après la victoire de Solidarność aux élections et la chute du communisme. Il était, à cette époque, correspondant de guerre pour des médias britanniques en Afghanistan et en Angola.Proche des néo-conservateursAtlantiste, Radoslaw Sikorski est très proche des néoconservateurs américains. « Il a été associé à l'American Enterprise Institute, leur think tank, à Washington et au Parlement européen, où il a été élu député en 2019. Il présidait la délégation européenne qui organise le dialogue transatlantique avec le Congrès américain », rappelle Valentin Behr. Parallèlement à ses activités politiques, il a aussi été maître de conférences au Centre d'études européennes de l'université de Harvard et expert au Centre d'études stratégiques et internationales de Washington.« C'est un peu un intermittent de la vie politique polonaise, qui a longtemps vécu à l'étranger, qui y retourne, qui voyage beaucoup », note Valentin Behr. Un homme de l'establishment avec ses failles. En juin 2014, un hebdomadaire avait rendu publiques plusieurs conversations dans des salons privés de restaurants de Varsovie. On y entendait notamment le ministre des Affaires étrangères de l'époque, Radoslaw Sikorski, critiquer les États-Unis dans un langage très direct voire vulgaire. « L'alliance avec les États-Unis ne vaut rien. C'est des foutaises complètes ! Elle est même nuisible car elle crée un faux sentiment de sécurité », affirme-t-il, ajoutant : « Nous pourrions entrer en guerre avec l'Allemagne et la Russie et prétendre que tout baigne au motif que nous avons fait une pipe aux Américains ! ». À l'époque, cette affaire douche tous les espoirs de Radoslaw Sikorski de prendre la relève d'Anders Fogh Rasmussen à l'Otan ou de Catherine Ashton à la diplomatie européenne.Les membres du parti Droit et Justice, désormais dans l'opposition, pourraient aussi être tentés de raviver cette affaire vieille de près d'une décennie. « Il y a une dimension personnelle, ces gens-là se côtoient depuis longtemps et ont beaucoup de choses à se reprocher », affirme Lukas Macek. Ministre de la Défense du gouvernement de Jaroslaw Kaczynski, Radosław Sikorski en avait claqué la porte en 2007. Depuis, les relations entre les deux hommes sont exécrables.Front de l'EstAvec le chef de la diplomatie suédoise Carl Bildt, Radoslaw Sikorski avait été l'un des principaux initiateurs du Partenariat oriental, lancé par l'Union européenne vis-à-vis des anciennes Républiques socialistes soviétiques telles que l'Ukraine, la Géorgie ou la Moldavie. Soutien des autorités arrivées au pouvoir à Kiev après le renversement du président Viktor Ianoukovitch en 2014, il avait participé en tant que ministre des Affaires étrangères, aux côtés de ses homologues français et allemand, aux négociations entre le pouvoir et l'opposition lors de la révolution du Maidan.Engagé dans l'aide à l'Ukraine en guerre, il s'est déplacé près du front de l'Est pour emmener des véhicules aux unités de l'armée ukrainienne. « Radoslaw Sikorski est un homme qui comprend très bien la politique orientale. Je pense que l'Ukraine bénéficiera d'un nouvel élan grâce au soutien polonais », affirme l'ancien diplomate Pavel Latouchka, figure de l'opposition biélorusse en exil à Varsovie, qui l'a rencontré pour la première fois en 2007 lorsqu'il était ambassadeur de Biélorussie en Pologne. « Il comprend aussi parfaitement ce qu'il se passe en Biélorussie. Il parraine le prisonnier politique Sergei Tikhanovsky, époux de Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. C'est un homme qui n'a pas peur d'exprimer son point de vue, et qui le formule de façon très claire. C'est un homme qui est prêt à prendre des risques », poursuit le chef du groupe d'opposition biélorusse National Anti-Crisis Management.Excellent anglophone, doté d'une ambition européenne, Radoslaw Sikorski pourrait, après son mandat de ministre être tenté par d'autres horizons. « Il pourrait sans doute encore aspirer à une position internationale de premier plan, estime Valentin Behr, qu'elle soit européenne ou à l'Otan. »À lire aussiPologne: Donald Tusk présente son discours de politique générale devant le Parlement

Natalia Gavrilița, who was until recently prime minister of Moldova, appeared at BNR Perestrojkast in The Netherlands to give an early preview of the EPC Summit in Moldova, what Europe means to her country and how her pro-European government tried last winter and spring to deal with an unexpected cascade of crises and rising tensions caused by Russia in Ukraine and (pro-)Russian forces in her country. 'Odesa is just 60 kilometers away, but right now we are more afraid of  hybrid warfare'.  This interview is mostly unedited and published in its entirety. Host: Geert Jan Hahn Special Guest: Natalia Gavrilița BNR Perestrojkast is the one and only podcast in The Netherlands about Central and Eastern Europe, hosted by former correspondents in the region and currently roaming reporters Floris Akkerman and Geert Jan Hahn. Each episode (mainly in Dutch) delves into the complexities of the war in Ukraine, the relation to the EU, the United States, Russia or China and addresses some of the acute problems in the countries itself. Former guests were a.o. Vitaliy Klichko, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Edi Rama and Nino Haraatischwili. Natalia Gavrilița was tot voor kort premier van Moldavië. Eind februari diende zij haar ontslag in, nadat haar regering te maken kreeg met grote protesten - naar eigen zeggen geinitiëerd door vele Russische destabilisatiepogingen.  In BNR Perestrojkast blikt zij vooruit op de aankomende Europese Politieke Gemeenschap in Moldavië, beschrijft zij wat Europa betekent voor haar en haar land en vertelt ze meer over hoe een nieuwe premier nodig was om niet meer uit te stralen dat zij een regering in crisis leidde. En dan ligt Oekraïne ook nog eens om de hoek. Maar: 'Wij zijn momenteel bedachtzamer op een hybride oorlog met Rusland en Russische krachten dan op een fysieke oorlog.' Dit interview is in het Engels gehouden en bijna in zijn volledigheid online gezet, voor iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in Moldavië en het verhaal van Gavrilița. Voor de meeste luisteraars van de Perestrojkast dient dit interview als een aanvulling op aflevering #178. Geert Jan Hahn Speciale gast: Natalia GavrilițaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Belarus's main opposition leaders, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, has denounced as a "farce" a trial against her and four other exiled allies that's taking place in her homeland. The five are being tried in absentia, accused of conspiracy to seize power and forming an extremist organisation. We have an interview with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. Also in the programme: Two decades from one of India's worst incidents of communal violence; we hear how one family still don't have justice; and China's population has fallen for the first time since 1961. (Photo shows Sventlana Tikhanovskaya speaking at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, 17 January 2023. Credit: Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA)

In the Spotlight on Prime Time every Monday, Bharati Jagdish and Timothy Go will speak with our friends from the BBC in London on some of the top stories they are tracking in the week ahead. This week, they are joined by Jonathan Frewin, Senior Journalist with BBC World Service Partner Hub in London to discuss China, with the new year travel rush  roaring back to life despite uncertainty around Covid-19, what can some countries outside China expect?  And on Friday, western defence ministers are gathering in Germany for a Ramstein meeting, to discuss the supply of weapons to Ukraine. What can we expect from that? Finally, a trial gets underway in Belarus of the opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, one of the high profile trials in the country at the moment. Who is she, why is she going on trial and what is the significance of that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mexican authorities in the city of Culiacan arrested Ovidio Guzman, the son of the notorious drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, on Thursday. In response, gunmen rampaged in the city streets, killing at least 29 people. And, rats are especially plentiful in the hills of Laos where they can eat 20% of the harvest. But rice farmers there take part in rat-killing tournaments that reward amateur hunters with cold, hard cash. Also, Belarusian opposition spymaster Aleksander Azarov discusses his work and ambitions for Belarus. Azarov is part of a cabinet of ministers organized by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who declared herself the winner of presidential elections in Belarus, but  later had to flee the country. Plus, negotiations over the return of Parthenon (Elgin) marbles show signs of progress.

A court in Belarus has sentenced the girlfriend of a Belarusian opposition blogger to six years in jail, nearly a year after the couple were taken off a flight that had been diverted to Minsk. Sofia Sapega was found guilty of charges including inciting social discord. We speak to Belarussian leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. There has been a huge explosion at luxury hotel in the Cuban capital, Havana, killing a number of people. A report from the Philippines on how the once hated Marcos family are once again vying for power. And Sinn Fein tops first preference vote in Northern Ireland election. (Photo: Belarus charged Sofia Sapega with criminal offences after her arrest. Credit: Reuters)

Washington Post diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the leader of the Democratic Opposition of Belarus, to discuss the current political dynamic in Belarus and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

More on Russia's invasion of Ukraine - including the Belarusian opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. Plus, the war has put the spotlight on Irish neutrality

The BBC's Fergal Keane presents today's episode of Ukrainecast from Lviv in western Ukraine – thousands of refugees are flowing through the city as they try to leave the country. He's joined by the BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov, who's in Kyiv as Russian forces continue to slowly advance, and Kevin Connolly, former Moscow BBC correspondent. They discuss Russia's strategy to take Kyiv and who Putin's allies are. The Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who's living in exile, also explains why she feels her country's future is so closely connected to the fate of Ukraine. Today's Newscast was made by Alison Gee with Alix Pickles. The studio directors were Sharmini Ashton-Griffiths and Wayne Moses. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

With the world focused on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it's easy to overlook one other key element of Vladimir Putin's Greater Russia strategy: Moscow's ever tighter grip on Ukraine's northern neighbour Belarus, now used as a launchpad for the Ukraine assault. Belarus's authoritarian President Lukashenko seems to be in Putin's pocket, whether he likes it or not. Stephen Sackur speaks to the exiled leader of the anti-Lukashenko movement, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. Is the fate of Belarus now tied to the fate of Ukraine?

As Russian forces encircle the Ukranian capital, Christiane speaks with Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko, hunkered down in Kyiv ... Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya issues a warning about Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko, who's supporting the Russian invasion ... Foreign policy expert Angela Stent talks to Walter Isaacson about the global ambitions of Vladimir Putin ... Veteran foreign correspondent Jane Perlez discusses the Russian/China alliance against the United States and what Richard Nixon did to pull them apart 50 years ago this week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A Belarusian court has handed an 18-year prison sentence to opposition blogger and politician Sergey Tikhanovsky -- the husband of exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. The closed-door trial took place at a remand prison in the city of Gomel on Tuesday, December 14. Five other opposition figures were tried alongside Tikhanovsky, all of whom were handed sentences of 14 years in prison or more. After the verdict, Tikhanovskaya condemned Belarusian head of state Alexander Lukashenko for "taking revenge on his strongest political opponents" and promised that her opposition movement would continue its work. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2021/12/15/we-won-t-stop

Europe Correspondent Ido Vock speaks to Belarus opposition leader and democracy activist Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in an exclusive interview for World Review. They discuss the migrant crisis on EU's border, why the EU needs to impose tougher sanctions on Lukashenko and how she manages to keep in touch with Belarusians from exile in Lithuania. If you have a You Ask Us question for the international team, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.ukFurther reading:Dispatch: Migrants freeze as Belarus pursues its cold war with the EUAutocrats around the world are watching to see how the West responds to Belarus's air piracy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya claims the country's president, Alexander Lukashenko, is a “criminal” who's weaponizing migrants to pressure the U.S. to lift sanctions. Those same migrants on the Belarus-Poland border were met with water cannons and tear gas from Polish authorities. Christiane asks Poland's deputy foreign minister a simple question: why? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On the Sky News Daily podcast Dermot Murnaghan speaks to the wife, mother, human rights activist and politician who discusses efforts to remove Alexander Lukashenko from power and the price her family has paid as her husband remains imprisoned.Next month, the Belarus opposition leader wants people to join together for a day of solidarity with the country's political prisoners on 27 November. Daily podcast team:Senior podcast producer - Annie JoyceInterviews producer - Tatiana AldersonArchive - Simon WindsorArchive - Rob FellowesArchive - Nelly StefanovaMusic - Steven Wheeler

The government of Lithuania caused a stir this summer when it announced that it would allow Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in the capital, Vilnius, with plans to open a reciprocal Lithuanian representative office in Taipei. China responded by withdrawing its ambassador to Vilnius and demanding that Lithuania do the same. And in May, the Lithuanian parliament passed a resolution labeling China's treatment of the Uighurs in Xinjiang as a “genocide.” China is not the only authoritarian power that Lithuania is facing off with. Vilnius hosts the Belarusian opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who fled her home country last year after running against the dictator Alexander Lukashenko in a rigged election. This week on Trend Lines, Edward Lucas, a nonresident senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis and a former senior editor at The Economist, joins WPR's Elliot Waldman to discuss the roots of these recent moves by Lithuania, and how the country always finds itself leading the charge against powerful authoritarian states. If you would like to request a full transcript of the episode, please send an email to podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com. Relevant Articles on WPR: Lithuania's Conservatives Return to Power by Ditching Austerity Are China's Inroads Into Central and Eastern Europe a Trojan Horse? How Lithuania Is Doubling Down on NATO to Counter Russia Threat NATO Is Focusing on the Wrong Russian Threat in Eastern Europe Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

0235 - Marking up a script for tonal changesYou can mark your scripts with smiling or frowning emojis to remind you the kind of tone you need to adopt as you read it. Practicing appropriate toneAs I said previously, one of your greatest assets in getting a better voice are your ears, so open your earlids and use them to listen to people around you in normal conversation and the tonal variety they use to engage and explainHere are several real news scripts, with notes on each regarding the emotion tone that you may consider using for each one. ACTUAL SCRIPTStraightforward tone – this could be a contentious story. Just because the government says there is little evidence, doesn't mean that others don't believe that that claim is correct. So read it ‘straight'. The Education Secretary has insisted there is little evidence that coronavirus is transmitted in schools -- as he pushes ahead with plans for all children in England to return full-time next month. Gavin Williamson said he had been looking at research from one of the largest studies of its kind in the world. But teaching unions are continuing to express concerns. One said that leadership teams were having to draw up their own contingency plans -- including teaching pupils in the classroom on a "week on, week off" basis. Straightforward – but think how your tone might change if this was happening in a country closer to yours, or in your own country. The tone would change.Thousands of anti-government protesters have clashed with police in Belarus after exit polls reported a sweeping victory for the authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko. State-run television said Mr Lukashenko won nearly 80-per cent of the vote. His main challenger, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, is said to have finished on about 7-per cent.Audio recording script and show notes (c) 2021 Peter StewartThrough these around-5-minute episodes, you can build your confidence and competence with advice on breathing and reading, inflection and projection, the roles played by better scripting and better sitting, mic techniques and voice care tips... with exercises and anecdotes from a career spent in TV and radio studios. If you're wondering about how to start a podcast, or have had one for a while - download every episode!And as themes develop over the weeks (that is, they are not random topics day-by-day), this is a free, course to help you GET A BETTER BROADCAST, PODCAST AND VIDEO VOICE.Look out for more details of the book during 2021.Contacts: https://linktr.ee/Peter_StewartPeter has been around voice and audio all his working life and has trained hundreds of broadcasters in all styles of radio from pop music stations such as Capital FM and BBC Radio 1 to Heart FM, the classical music station BBC Radio 3 and regional BBC stations. He's trained news presenters on regional TV, the BBC News Channel and on flagship programmes such as the BBC's Panorama. Other trainees have been music presenters, breakfast show hosts, travel news presenters and voice-over artists.He has written a number of books on audio and video presentation and production (“Essential Radio Journalism”, “JournoLists”, two editions of “Essential Radio Skills” and three editions of “Broadcast Journalism”) and has written on voice and presentation skills in the BBC's in-house newspaper “Ariel”.Peter has presented hundreds of radio shows (you may have heard him on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, Virgin Radio or Kiss, as well as BBC regional radio) with formats as diverse as music-presentation, interview shows, ‘special' programmes for elections and budgets, live outside broadcasts and commentaries and even the occasional sports, gardening and dedication programmes. He has read several thousand news bulletins, and hosted nearly 2,000 podcast episodes, and is a vocal image consultant advising in all aspects of voice and speech training for presenters on radio and TV, podcasts and YouTube, voiceovers and videocalls.The podcast title refers to those who may wish to change their speaking voice in some way. It is not a suggestion that anyone should, or be pressured into needing to. We love accents and dialects, and are well aware that how we speak changes over time. The key is: is your voice successfully communicating your message, so it is being understood (and potentially being acted upon) by your target audience?This podcast is London-based and examples are spoken in the RP (Received Pronunciation) / standard-English / BBC English pronunciation, although invariably applicable to other languages, accents and dialects.Music credits:"Bleeping Demo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7012-bleeping-demoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Envision" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4706-envisionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5710-limit-70License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5027-rising-tideLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya was granted a humanitarian visa from Poland Monday, after she publicly criticized officials in her Olympic team. Tsimanouskaya said she was forcibly brought to the airport after the disagreement, and feared “punishment” if she was returned to Belarus. We discuss the country's crackdown on dissent with Franak Viačorka, a former journalist and now senior advisor to an exiled politician, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Belarus opposition leader describes what happened to olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya as a kidnapping attempt and she says this is not an isolated case.

The Power & Privilege Dynamics of MicroaggressionsIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Alejandra Mielke about the role power and privilege play in the ability to micro-aggress against others. Microaggressions are everyday verbal, behavioral, or environmental snubs that demean, diminish, or harm members of marginalized groups through belittlement. “Your English is great,” or, “As a woman, I know what you go through as a racial minority,” might not appear harmful, but Alejandra enlightens us as to why such comments incur feelings of invalidation. As a DEI coach who works with underrepresented minorities to overcome workplace biases, Alejandra teaches us that microaggressions are born out of inherent power and privilege differences, which often creates a suppressive atmosphere for marginalized individuals. However, Alejandra assures us that derogatory comments and behaviors can be avoided when those in power become self-aware, and those on the receiving end respond suitably to their own needs. From accepting feedback to acknowledging that experiences are not one-and-the-same, Alejandra underscores that microaggressions can be halted through better awareness. As Alejandra best explains, power is infinite; and empowered people empower people!Host: Lorelei GonzalezCo-host: Alejandra Mielke, PhD Dr. Alejandra Rodríguez Mielke is a Leadership Coach & Consultant with more than 20 years' experience in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dr. Mielke brings a strong expertise in social justice, equity, and adult learning after working at The University of Texas at Austin as an educational researcher and later as an independent consultant facilitating workshops and professional programs around Unconscious Bias, Power & Privilege, Inclusive Leadership, and Cultural Competency for local and global organizations. Things you will learn in this episode (chapter markers available):  Power and Privilege 2:30 Exclusion rears its ugly head 5:10To micro-aggress 10:40Decoding the hidden messages 17:00Rules of Response 18:20Feedback & self-awareness 21:55Femme fact: Svetlana Tikhanovskaya 26:20Resources mentioned in this episode:  Derald Wing Sue (author)Subtle Acts of Exclusion by Tiffany Jana (book)Episode sponsors:  HERdacity   Moonray  Looking for additional resources on this topic? Check out our podcast episode with Joy Wiggins “Queen of Support”Loved what you heard on herdacious and want to share with friends? Tag us and connect with HERdacity on social media:Twitter: @herdacityFacebook: @HERdacityInstagram: @herdacityLinkedIn: HERdacity Email: herdacious@herdacity.orgFor up to date information on HERdacity events, webinars, podcasts, and community activities, join our newsletter here.  Disclaimer: While we appreciate our sponsors' support in making this show possible, herdacious content is curated with integrity and honesty.Support the show (http://herdacity.org/donate/)

It's been nearly one year since Alexander Lukashenko declared victory over Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in an election rife with fraud. In this episode of KennanX, our host Jill Dougherty is joined by Ms. Tikhanovskaya for a conversation about her campaign for President of Belarus, the fallout from the election, what motivates her to stay in the fight, and the outcome of her recent trip to Washington, DC.

Mexican president AMLO says that he wants to replace the US Empire-dominated OAS with "something similar to the European Union, but based on our history, our reality and our identities."Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss Cuba and Nicaragua. Dan has recently returned from Nicaragua's celebration of the Sandinista movement and discusses his experience. Also, Mexico's president is sending help to Cuba and arguing that the Latin nations need to replace the OAS with an organization that represents their values.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Belarus. Western operative Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has been in Washington asking lawmakers to impose sanctions on her country in a bid to overthrow its embattled veteran leader, Alexander Lukashenko. Arguing for crushing sanctions and misery on the everyday people of her own country, she seethed "I think it's high time for democratic countries to unite and show their teeth.” Recent polls show that about 4% of Belarussians view her as the best option to lead the besieged Eastern European nation.K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss China. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has demanded the US remove sanctions on officials, students, and communist party members, as Beijing accused Washington of creating an “imaginary enemy” out of China. This happened on Monday in a meeting between US and Chinese officials. On Friday, China imposed retaliatory sanctions on US individuals, including former US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Chris Hedges, writer, speaker, philosopher, and investigative journalist, joins us to discuss his latest Scheerpost.com article, "The Collective Suicide Machine." Hedges argues that "The return of the Taliban to power will be one more signpost of the end of the American empire — and nobody will be held accountable."Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss the effects of climate change in the US. As the Biden administration focuses on exterior adversaries, the United States is experiencing crushing heat, drought, and wildfire. The spring wheat harvest is predicted to be 41% below the harvest of 2020. Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss the defense budget. In a sign of bipartisan warmongering, Senate Democratic hawks are pushing to give Joe Biden more money than he asked for in the Pentagon budget. The final vote for the increase in the Democrat-run Senate armed services committee was 25-1 with only Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) voting no. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. The US drone war seems to be back in full swing as President Biden has authorized another bombing in the desperately impoverished nation of Somalia. Also, a BlackAgendaReport.com article argues that the French should get out and stay out of Africa. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, joins us to discuss economic inequality. A recent study has shown that there is no place in the United States in which a person can afford the rent by working a minimum wage job. Also, a consortiumnesws.com article posits that "the rich have become so rich that just selling to the rich can make you the world's richest person."

Belarusian opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, asks Irish politicians for support, explains political correspondent Paul Cunningham.

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Leader of the Opposition in Belarus, on a visit she is about to make to Ireland.

*) Ethiopia votes in test for PM Abiy amid reports of abuses Vote-counting is under way in Ethiopia's twice-delayed parliamentary elections as famine blights its war-torn Tigray region. The vote is a test for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, whose rise to power three years ago seemed to signal a break with decades of authoritarian rule. But he has waged war in the Tigray region and his party has been accused of election abuses, while critics say violence is still prevalent and that freedoms are limited. *) Iran president-elect refuses to meet Biden Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi says he will only allow nuclear talks if national interests are guaranteed in his first presser since winning last week's elections. Raisi ruled out meeting US President Joe Biden but said there were "no obstacles" to resuming diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia. The hard-liner cleric won Friday's election in which more than half of voters stayed away after many political heavyweights were barred from running. *) Belarus opposition head hails 'powerful' joint sanctions The EU, US, UK and Canada have imposed coordinated sanctions on Belarus in response to “human rights violations” and “the violent repression of democracy”. It follows the forced landing of a passenger jet in Minsk last month to arrest opposition journalist Roman Protasevich. Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said the sanctions sent a "powerful" signal to the regime of President Alexander Lukashenko. *) Taliban takes control of key Afghan district Taliban fighters have taken control of Imam Sahib, a key district in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province and encircled the provincial capital. The Taliban's gains came as the Pentagon reaffirmed the US troop withdrawal was still on pace to conclude by early September. Dozens of districts have fallen to the Taliban since May 1, when US and NATO troops began their final departure from Afghanistan. And finally ... *) Argentina, Chile through to Copa America quarter-final Argentina and Chile have booked their places in the Copa America quarter-finals. Argentina logged its second win in three group matches played, beating Paraguay 1-0. In the other match, Chile drew 1-1 with Uruguay to end the day with five log points.

Eexiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya joins Bianna Golodryga, standing in for Christiane Amanpour, to assess what democratic countries must do to put pressure on President Lukashenko. As President Biden arrives in the UK for the G7 meeting of leading economies, Chris Krebs, partner at Krebs Stamos Group and a former DHS cybersecurity official, discusses why we're seeing more ransomware attacks with and why dealing with this is a key priority for America. Kurtis Minder, CEO of cyber reconnaissance company GroupSense and ransomware negotiator, explains that many hacking victims have no choice but to pay ransoms, despite government guidance. And our Walter Isaacson speaks to Dr Patrick Soon Shiong, chairman of both the LA Times and ImmunityBio, about the new form of COVID vaccine he's developing which is current in trials in U.S. and his native South Africa. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Europe's longest serving ruler, President Alexander Lukshenko is facing unprecedented opposition to his power, especially after he claimed a sixth term in a widely disputed election on 9 August 2020. Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya speaks out against the president's aggressive crackdown on all forms of dissent. In the last 24 hours alone, a political activist, facing charges of organising the opposition, stabbed himself in the neck during his court appearance. On May 23, President Lukshenko used his air force and a false bomb threat to ground a civilian airliner in Minsk. Opposition journalist Roman Protasevichand his fiancé were removed from the flight. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says Lukshenko needs to be hit with strong sanctions. Russia has pledged to support Belarus in the face of any pressure from Europe, but the support so far has been very costly. The EU is offering 3billion euros to Belarus in return for a transition to democracy. Will Belarusians see a country free from authoritarian rule any time soon? Guests: Svetlana Tikhanovskaya Belarus Opposition Leader Katsiaryna Shmatsina Research Fellow at the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies Kirill Koktysh Political Theory Professor at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations

The Belarusian opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, calls for protests worldwide following detention of journalist Roman Protasevich on the first anniversary of the arrest of her husband. Also in the programme: Mali names coup leader as interim president; and how to rebuild Gaza without benefiting Hamas? (Photo: Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tichanovskaya during a protest. Credit: EPA/JEROEN JUMELET).

The exiled Belarussian opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, has called for further hard hitting sanctions that will isolate the regime of President Alexander Lukashenko. Tikhanovskaya said there was no doubt that the journalist Roman Protasevich - arrested after his commercial flight was diverted to Minsk on Sunday - has been tortured. The whereabouts of Protasevich is unknown although Belarus officials released a video of the dissident blogger, with critics saying he appears under duress. US president Joe Biden accused the Belarus government of a "shameful assault" on political dissent. At a summit in Brussels, EU leaders decided to ban Belarusian airlines from European skies, while EU airlines will stop flying over Belarus. Moscow correspondent Julia Chapman spoke to Corin Dann.

The exiled Belarussian opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, has called for further hard hitting sanctions that will isolate the regime of President Alexander Lukashenko. Tikhanovskaya said there was no doubt that the journalist Roman Protasevich - arrested after his commercial flight was diverted to Minsk on Sunday - has been tortured. The whereabouts of Protasevich is unknown although Belarus officials released a video of the dissident blogger, with critics saying he appears under duress. US president Joe Biden accused the Belarus government of a "shameful assault" on political dissent. At a summit in Brussels, EU leaders decided to ban Belarusian airlines from European skies, while EU airlines will stop flying over Belarus. Moscow correspondent Julia Chapman spoke to Corin Dann.

Gabrielius Landsbergis, Lithuanian Foreign Minister, discusses the detention of a Belorussian opposition journalist after his plane was diverted and grounded in Minsk on Sunday. Franak Viačorka, Senior Adviser to Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, and Anne Applebaum, historian and staff writer at The Atlantic, talk about the wider repercussions of the incident. Abrahm Lustgarten, Senior Environmental Reporter at ProPublica, discusses his work looking at how climate migration will reshape the world. On Bob Dylan's 80th birthday, Ann Powers, critic at NPR Music, talks about how his music still resonates with millions around the world. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Belarus Opposition Leader, wants an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the forced diversion of a Ryanair flight to Belarus yesterday.

"La Dichiarazione di Roma è un evento storico e speciale perché abbiamo tutti i Paesi del G20 impegnati con dei principi di base: il primo è il multilateralismo e un no molto chiaro al nazionalismo in tema sanitario. Le catene di fornitura devono essere aperte, un chiaro no ai divieti di esportazione". Lo ha detto al Global Health Summit la presidente della Commissione europea Ursula Von der Leyen. Ne parliamo a Europa Europa dove diamo spazio anche ai piani comuni di difesa europea e agli sviluppi politici in Croazia. Nella seconda parte un'intervista esclusiva a Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, leader dell'opposizione bielorussa in esilio.

Why does it matter that different people have different perceptions of the truth? If you're trying to run a country, it can make a big difference. In this episode host Nelufar Hedayat speaks with former U.S. Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman, "godfather of fake news" Jestin Coler and Belarusian politician Svetlana Tikhanovskaya about disinformation's effect on politics and leadership.

Tema da semanaNo Brasil, uma decisão do Supremo Tribunal Federal anulou todas as condenações contra Lula da Silva. E deixa o caminho aberto para as próximas presidenciais.Embirrações e distinçõesA sangrenta repressão em MyanmarÀ conversa com Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, a maior opositora de Lukashenko na BielorrússiaRecomendaçõesFilme, Quo vadis, Aida?AutoresFilipe CaetanoJoão Póvoa MarinheiroProduçãoMarco António  | 366 Ideias (366ideias@gmail.com)WhatsApp+351 911 819 665

At least three protesters are killed in Myanmar as calls grow for the military and police to ensure that the right of peaceful assembly is fully respected. Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is in Switzerland this week to drum up international pressure on President Alexander Lukashenko to resign. Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the  Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in connection with the death of George Floyd. Thousands of women joined protests by farmers on the outskirts of Delhi on Monday to mark International Women's Day.

On a hot summer day last August, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya was pacing up and down her empty apartment in Minsk, the capital of Belarus in Central Europe, her life—and her country—in turmoil. With her husband in jail, she had sent her two small children out of the country, to safety, and she now faced a stark choice, bluntly handed to her by the nation’s hard-line security forces: flee into exile herself, or face arrest.

Welcome to Rhett Palmer with  David Hunter in “The David Hunter Perspective” - Retired US Diplomat David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest and experience.Today's Agenda…1)  Joe Biden says "America is Back":  Biden spoke by video link to leaders of other G-7 countries last Friday.  He announced that he wants to resume 'multi-lateralism' as the approach for American foreign policy.  This is 180 degree difference from Trump's "America First" policy.  Trump criticized NATO, berated Germany's Chancellor for being weak on immigration, etc.  How will this change by Biden make a difference? 2)   Afghanistan---what will Biden Do?:    Biden recently spoke out about the two-decade war in Afghanistan, where he faces a May 1 deadline to remove the remaining 2,500 U.S. troops under a Trump administration negotiated peace agreement with the Taliban. 3)  Iran tossing out International Inspectors?  Iran informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) this week that it would suspend allowing U.N. nuclear monitors to conduct inspections of undeclared sites in Iran at short notice ---unless the U.S. rolls back its Iran sanctions by Feb. 23.4) Belarus and Venezuela: The leader of pro-Democracy movement in Belarus, Svetlana TIKHANOVSKAYA, fled to Lithuania.  The leader of pro-democracy in Venezuela, Juan GUAIDO, fled and still hopes to return to overthrow Maduro.  Guaido recently wrote an article in Time Magazine about Tikhanovska, saying she is an example of resistance and dignity for those fighting for democracy.  Are these two just hopeless dreamers? 5) Russia court rejects appeal of Navalny:  A few days ago, the Russian court refused to hear an appeal by Russian political opposition party leader Alexi Navalny, who is sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail.  Now he is being sent to prison. Russia has rejected Western criticism of Navalny's arrest and the crackdown on demonstrations, claiming this is just meddling in its internal affairs.  What do you think about this? YOUR VISION IS OUR FOCUS Exceptional eye care in a professional, caring, & friendly environment.

Democratic lawmakers start presenting their impeachment case against President Trump before the Senate today. Given how unlikely it is he will be convicted, is this a good use of Congress's time? Also in the programme, as President Lukashenko convenes the People's Assembly in Belarus six months since the start of protests against his re-election, we hear from opposition politician Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, still in exile in Lithuania. And how Buddhist death metal (music) came to be a thing in Taiwan. (Picture: Acting House Sergeant-at-Arms Timothy P. Blodgett and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) lead House impeachment managers as they arrive for the Senate trial of impeachment against former President Donald Trump during a procession through the Rotunda inside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 9, 2021. Credit: Reuters / Al Drago)

She met them all: Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron, Dutch premier Mark Rutte. But not the Russians, officially. Although she would like to have a cup of coffee with Sergey Lavrov, the Russian minister of Foreign Affairs. In an exclusive interview, Geert Jan Hahn and Floris Akkerman from Dutch podcast Perestrojkast talk with Belarussian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, to mark half a year of protests in her home country.

Les télévisions du monde entier ont immortalisé son dernier baiser à son mari, avant qu’il ne soit emmené vers son lieu de détention : Ioulia Navalnaïa a finalement regagné, sans Alexeï Navalny, son appartement moscovite. Au fil des épreuves subies par son mari, Ioulia Navalnaïa est peu à peu devenue plus que l’épouse d’un opposant.  « La chose la plus importante qu’Alexeï a dite aujourd’hui, c’est qu’il n’a pas peur. Moi non plus je n’ai pas peur et je vous demande à tous de ne pas avoir peur. » Sous des applaudissements, Ioulia Navalnaïa repart de l’aéroport de Moscou, sans son mari, arrêté au contrôle des passeports, alors qu’il arrivait de Berlin où il a été soigné après son empoisonnement, qui risque d’être condamné à plusieurs années de prison pour avoir violé les conditions de son contrôle judiciaire. L’épouse de l’opposant, très présente à ses côtés, tout en étant discrète, est un atout pour lui. C’est le sentiment de Véra Tchélysheva, journaliste de Novaya Gazeta, qui lui a décerné le titre d’héroïne de l’année, le mois dernier. « Elle respecte ce qu’il fait, elle le suit partout : elle va avec lui aux manifestations, va l’attendre à la sortie des centres de détention, elle l’accompagne aux procès lorsqu’il est jugé… Ce qui est important c’est qu’il l’aime énormément, qu’il la respecte aussi. Alexeï Navalny a un caractère dur, mais cet amour qu’ils se portent, l’élève, en quelque sorte. »  Ioulia Navalnaïa en première ligne À 44 ans, cette blonde aux yeux clairs, élégante, diplômée en relations internationales, s’est surtout consacrée à l’éducation des deux enfants du couple, Daria, 20 ans, étudiante aux États-Unis, et Zakhar, 13 ans. Fier de sa famille très photogénique, Navalny publie régulièrement des clichés sur les réseaux sociaux.  Avec l’empoisonnement de son mari en Sibérie, Ioulia Navalnaïa se retrouve en première ligne. Elle écrit à Vladimir Poutine, se bat contre les médecins qu’elle accuse de mentir sous la pression des membres des services secrets, et finit par obtenir son transfert en Allemagne, comme elle l’a raconté dans une interview tournée à Berlin par le youtubeur Iouri Doude. « C’était terrifiant. Mais je comprenais que je ne pouvais pas me relâcher, parce que je suis la personne la plus proche, sa femme et si je m’effondre, tout le monde s’effondre. À chaque instant, je me disais : je dois le sortir de là, je dois le sortir de là… Ne pas m’effondrer et le sortir de là », dit-elle. Après être sorti du coma, Alexeï Navalny écrira sur les réseaux sociaux : « Ioulia, tu m’as sauvé ». Mais même après avoir pris les projecteurs, l’épouse de l’opposant préfère rester dans son ombre, comme l’analyse le politologue Dmitri Orechkine. De l’ombre à la lumière ? « Elle est toujours restée dans l’ombre. C’est une femme intelligente et elle ne voulait pas gêner son jeu politique. Alexeï Navalny a une forte personnalité, c’est un populiste, et l’image d’un mari dominé par sa femme ne lui conviendrait pas. Lorsque l’empoisonnement a eu lieu, elle a dû tenir le premier rôle, mais elle n’a pas de programme politique, elle ne fait que défendre son mari, tout comme Svetlana Tikhanovskhaya », commente-t-il.  Ioulia est-elle la prochaine Svetlana Tikhanovskaïa, cette épouse d’opposant emprisonné en Biélorussie, devenue le visage de la contestation ? Les discussions ont été relancées ces derniers jours, mais Véra Tchélysheva n’y croit pas : « Bien sûr nos propagandistes sur les chaînes de télévision d’État parlent de ça, mais elle-même n’a jamais fait de déclaration ou de promesse en ce sens. Je ne la vois pas dans un rôle politique ». Pas de grandes ambitions politiques Comme son mari, Ioulia née Abrossimova, fait face à des attaques, une surveillance, des pressions. La rumeur prétend que son père aurait travaillé au sein des services des renseignements militaires. « Une pure invention », affirme-t-elle. Tout comme ses prétendues ambitions politiques, selon Dmitri Orechkine. « Elle est très courageuse, très intelligente, très belle, mais j’ai l’impression qu’elle n’est pas très ambitieuse. Elle pourrait, par exemple faire une très bonne première dame, mais pour le reste, elle n’est pas assez ambitieuse. C’est un peu comme Svetlana Tikhanovskaya : elle joue ce rôle, mais elle comprend qu’elle est un symbole plutôt qu’un moteur », pense Dmitri Orechkine. Un média proche du pouvoir a récemment menacé de publier de prétendus échanges intimes entre Alexeï Navalny et d’autres femmes si son épouse ne s’engageait pas publiquement à ne pas devenir la Tikhanovskaïa de la Russie.

Location: Squadcast Date: Wednesday 30th September Company: Human Rights Foundation & BYSOL Role: Chief Strategy Officer Belarus is in the midst of massive protests, sparked in August by an election win for the long time leader of the country, Alexander Lukashenko. Lukashenko has been in power since the first presidential election in Belarus in 1994 when the country gained independence from the Soviet Union. The constitution following independence limited presidents to two terms but Lukashenko fought to change this and has remained in power since. Following the disputed election on August 9th hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets claiming Lukashenko rigged the election results. Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is claiming that she is the rightful president with reports that she had won 60-70% of the votes. These marches have become violent with Lukashenko's state security forces using rubber bullets, tear gas and extreme brutality against the protesters. Protestors are targeting state infrastructure by striking. To support those standing up to the regime, the Human Rights Foundation has set up a Belarus Solidarity Fund. They are using Bitcoin as a censorship-resistant way of getting money to those striking to supplement their lost wages.  In this interview, I talk to Alex Gladstein the Chief Strategy Officer at The Human Rights Foundation and Jaraslau Likhachevski from BYSOL We discuss the political situation in Belarus, the protests and how Bitcoin is helping activists.

As the cries for racial justice continue in America and the election looms ever closer, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy joins Christiane Amanpour to unpack all this and his new book, "The Violence Inside Us." He talks fighting gun violence from Newtown to Kenosha and avoiding another Sandy Hook. As protests sweep Belarus over what many say is was a rigged election, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the stay-at-home mom turned Belarusian opposition leader, opens up about her unlikely foray into politics. Erin Brockovich became a household name when her fight for environmental justice was immortalized by Julia Robert’s portrayal of her in the 2000 film. She reflects on her battle for clean water for all and penning her new book “Superman’s Not Coming.” And finally, Ana Cabrera speaks to stand-up comedian and actor John Leguizamo about his directorial debut, "Critical Thinking,” the true story of a group of underprivileged Latinx and Black teens who qualified for the National Chess Championship in 1998.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

London, 18 August 2020 – In the first episode of Trouble with the Truth, Lana Estemirova interviews Mariya Sadouskaya Komlach, Belarussian journalist and a media analyst based in Europe.The conversation is focused on the challenges of reporting in times of the revolution, how and why the protests started, what is happening with the President-elect Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and finally – what the international response to President Lukashenko's war against his people should be.Since 9 August, Belarus witnessed the most remarkable protests in its history. Angered by the rigged presidential election, people took to the streets, calling for Alexander Lukashenko to resign. His government responded with brutal force: riot police indiscriminately attacked peaceful protesters and imprisoned thousands. The reports coming from journalists and ordinary citizens speak of violent beating, torture and inhumane conditions in prisons. The work of independent journalists was also hindered by blocked internet, targeted beatings and illegal imprisonments.Trouble with the Truth is the podcast produced by Lana Estemirova in partnership with the Justice for Journalists Foundation. Lana talks to brave and resilient journalists from around the world who face persecution just for doing their job and lets her audience hear voices that usually remain hidden behind the curtain.

Í fyrsta þætti annarrar þáttaráðar Heimskviða er komið við í Bandaríkjunum, Hvíta-Rússlandi og Líbanon. „Donald Trump og Repúblikanaflokkurinn eru í miklum vandræðum,“ segir stjórnmálaprófessorinn James Thurber, í viðtali við Bjarna pétur Jónsson. Thurber segir sömuleiðis að fyrirhugaðar forsetakosningar í Bandaríkjunum verði mikil prófraun fyrir lýðræðið þar í landi. Svo gæti farið að eftir 80 daga nái Demókratar forsetaembættinu og meirihluta í báðum deildum þingsins. Kórónuveirufaraldurinn hefur geisað nánast óáreittur í Bandaríkjunum því eins og veiran skæða hefur aðgerða- og andvaraleysi forsetans smitast út í samfélagið. Þar er faraldurinn hvergi eins útbreiddur og setur allt í senn í uppnám, efnahag Bandaríkjanna, kosningarnar sjálfar og forsetatíð Donalds Trump. Aldrei áður hafa jafn harkaleg átök brotist út milli almennings og lögregluyfirvalda í Hvíta-Rússlandi og nú, en svo virðist sem almenningur sé endanlega búinn að fá nóg af Aleksander Lukasjenka, forseta landsins. Fullvíst þykir að forsetinn hafi hagrætt úrslitum forsetakosninga síðastliðinn sunnudag, ekki í fyrsta sinn heldur það fimmta. Guðmundur Björn ræðir við blaðakonuna Sofyu Orlosky um átökin í landinu og þrá Hvítrússa eftir réttlæti. Orlosky segir meðal annars að forsetinn sé í algerri afneitun gagnvart vilja almennings og það sé ljóst að Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, mótframbjóðandi Lukasjenkas, hafi hlotið yfirburðakosningu á sunnudag - þrátt fyrir yfirlýsingar stjórnvalda um annað. Ólöf Ragnarsdóttir, fréttamaður, segir frá því hvernig ástandið í Líbanon blasir við íbúum landsins. Ólöf heimsótti landið síðast í mars og þekkir marga sem þar búa. Hún segir íbúum landsins stillt upp við vegg. Margir séu búnir að fá nóg en það er ekki að miklu að hverfa fyrir þau sem berjast gegn spillingu stjórnvalda. Heimskviður er fréttaskýringaþáttur sem fjallar á ítarlegan og lifandi hátt um heimsmálin, um allt það sem ekki gerist á Íslandi. Ritstjórar þáttarins eru Guðmundur Björn Þorbjörnsson og Birta Björnsdóttir.

Í fyrsta þætti annarrar þáttaráðar Heimskviða er komið við í Bandaríkjunum, Hvíta-Rússlandi og Líbanon. „Donald Trump og Repúblikanaflokkurinn eru í miklum vandræðum,“ segir stjórnmálaprófessorinn James Thurber, í viðtali við Bjarna pétur Jónsson. Thurber segir sömuleiðis að fyrirhugaðar forsetakosningar í Bandaríkjunum verði mikil prófraun fyrir lýðræðið þar í landi. Svo gæti farið að eftir 80 daga nái Demókratar forsetaembættinu og meirihluta í báðum deildum þingsins. Kórónuveirufaraldurinn hefur geisað nánast óáreittur í Bandaríkjunum því eins og veiran skæða hefur aðgerða- og andvaraleysi forsetans smitast út í samfélagið. Þar er faraldurinn hvergi eins útbreiddur og setur allt í senn í uppnám, efnahag Bandaríkjanna, kosningarnar sjálfar og forsetatíð Donalds Trump. Aldrei áður hafa jafn harkaleg átök brotist út milli almennings og lögregluyfirvalda í Hvíta-Rússlandi og nú, en svo virðist sem almenningur sé endanlega búinn að fá nóg af Aleksander Lukasjenka, forseta landsins. Fullvíst þykir að forsetinn hafi hagrætt úrslitum forsetakosninga síðastliðinn sunnudag, ekki í fyrsta sinn heldur það fimmta. Guðmundur Björn ræðir við blaðakonuna Sofyu Orlosky um átökin í landinu og þrá Hvítrússa eftir réttlæti. Orlosky segir meðal annars að forsetinn sé í algerri afneitun gagnvart vilja almennings og það sé ljóst að Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, mótframbjóðandi Lukasjenkas, hafi hlotið yfirburðakosningu á sunnudag - þrátt fyrir yfirlýsingar stjórnvalda um annað. Ólöf Ragnarsdóttir, fréttamaður, segir frá því hvernig ástandið í Líbanon blasir við íbúum landsins. Ólöf heimsótti landið síðast í mars og þekkir marga sem þar búa. Hún segir íbúum landsins stillt upp við vegg. Margir séu búnir að fá nóg en það er ekki að miklu að hverfa fyrir þau sem berjast gegn spillingu stjórnvalda. Heimskviður er fréttaskýringaþáttur sem fjallar á ítarlegan og lifandi hátt um heimsmálin, um allt það sem ekki gerist á Íslandi. Ritstjórar þáttarins eru Guðmundur Björn Þorbjörnsson og Birta Björnsdóttir.

Police and protesters clash in the streets of Belarus over the disputed sixth term election victory of President Alexander Lukashenko. His opponent, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, was detained on Sunday after filing a complaint about vote rigging and has now fled to neighboring Lithuania. Christiane Amanpour speaks to Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius about the latest developments and Tikhanovskaya's experience. Then former Belarusian presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov, who ran against Lukashenko in 2010, talks about his own mistreatment at the hands of Lukashenko’s regime and the need for international sanctions. Our Walter Isaacson speaks to Microsoft Corporation founder Bill Gates, about his fight to improve global health through the Gates Foundation, the search for a coronavirus vaccine and why he thinks much of the testing currently being done in the U.S. is useless. And President Trump continues the fight to keep his financial history a secret, his lawyers are now arguing that he’s being “harassed”. Jeffrey Toobin, legal analyst and author of "True Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Investigation of Donald Trump" joins Christiane to unpick the facts of the case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy