Podcasts about Tbilisi

World Health Organisation figures say one in six people are affected by infertility. Fertility Matters at Work, who provide training for fertility support in the workplace, have published a cost analysis. They have explored the economic impact of not providing time off for fertility treatment - not only on those people directly involved in seeking help, but on businesses and the economy more widely. To discuss further, Nuala McGovern is joined by Alice Macdonald, MP for Norwich North, who will be asking MPs if they agree that a legal right should be given to people to take paid time off work to attend medical appointments for fertility treatment, and Natalie Silverman, co-founder of Fertility Matters at Work.Bella Culley was freed by the Tbilisi City Court today. The 19-year-old, who is eight months pregnant, is from Billingham in Teesside. She was arrested at Tbilisi airport after police found drugs in her luggage and had been held in Georgia on drug trafficking charges since May. Before news of her release, Nuala spoke to Rayhan Demytrie, BBC News Caucasus correspondent, outside the court.The case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing US health insurance CEO Brian Thompson, is one of the most closely followed legal cases of recent years. The 26-year old-was arrested in December and accused of shooting Mr Thompson, a father of two, outside a Manhattan hotel. He faces the charges of murder and stalking, charges which Mangione denies. While the case continues, something else has been happening. Mangione has attracted an intense, mostly female online following: people sharing pictures of him, writing letters, posting fan edits and memes, and debating his appearance and behaviour in forensic detail. So why does a man accused of violence become the object of fascination and even desire to some women? And what does that say about the digital age we're living in? Nuala talks to Professor David Wilson, criminologist and former prison governor, and Faye Curran, journalist at The New Statesman, who has immersed herself in Mangione's online fandom.Anyone watching Celebrity Traitors at the moment, or indeed the previous Traitors series, has probably noted Claudia Winkleman's iconic looks that seem to sum up both chilly Scottish castle chic and punk power dressing with a smidge of sinister gothic Victorian melodrama thrown into the mix. Claudia's stylist, Sinead McKeefry, has a huge following online by people keen to pick up tips. The power of social media is such that when items are worn by Claudia and flagged online, it can have quite an impact, as small-business owner Lauren Aston found when one of her designs appeared on the show. She joins Nuala to explain what has happened, as does Alison Lynch, head of content at Good Housekeeping Magazine, who has not only written about the Claudia fashion phenomenon, but has even dressed as Claudia in the Traitors herself for a week.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Andrea Kidd

skyra is one of the local artists who has put Georgia's underground scene firmly on the map. His regular appearances at Tbilisi's cult Bassiani club have been key to that, and in August, he will showcase exactly what he's all about when he plays live for us at Selectors with Hamatsuki: deep but driving house music that's bathed in lush melodics but never short on low-end power. Next year, he has plenty of music coming up, including a release on Unforeseen with Hamatsuki. To get you in the mood for all that is to come, he has laid down a one-hour live showcase that layers up smooth, supple, seductive drums with dreamy pads and neon melodies. The whole set glows with a late-night warmth and finds a perfect balance between beauty and beat-driven hypnosis.

Rosnący autorytaryzm w Gruzji? Zwycięstwo "Grudzińskiego Marzenia", czyli droga do jednopartyjnego systemu? Zapraszam na kolejny odcinek z cyklu "Tydzień w Rosji". Gościem dr Pawła Jaskuły z Instytutu. Boyma był prof. Krzysztof Fedorowicz z Uniwersytetu Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, Instytut Europy Środkowej.Zapoznaj się z warunkami oprocentowania wolnych środków w OANDA TMS Brokers: https://go.tms.pl/bezpaszportuUM Inwestuj w fundusze ETF z OANDA TMS Brokers: https://go.tms.pl/bezpaszportuETF

Uväll is a respected figure in Georgia's electronic music scene. Raised in Tbilisi, he has developed his musical style over the years, focusing on deep, muscular rhythms that define his raw, dancefloor-oriented sessions. He has released music on labels such as WSNWG, FLOAT, INGUMA, OECUS, and CANTICLE, showcasing his depth and intensity as a producer. His performances have left a strong impression at venues like BASSIANI, Radion, Jasna1 & Fvtvr - just to name a few. Uväll is also a co-founder of the event series called FACTION, where he continues to explore and contribute to the techno music scene with a deep-rooted passion for electronic music. Tracklist via -Spotify: bit.ly/SRonSpotify -Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Slam_Radio/ -Facebook: bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Archive on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/slam/   Subscribe to our podcast on -iTunes: apple.co/2RQ1xdh -Amazon Music: amzn.to/2RPYnX3 -Google Podcasts: bit.ly/SRGooglePodcasts -Deezer: bit.ly/SlamRadioDeezer   Keep up with SLAM: https://fanlink.tv/Slam  Keep up with Soma Records: https://linktr.ee/somarecords    For syndication or radio queries: harry@somarecords.com & conor@glowcast.co.uk Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode we sit down with Marika Abuashvili, a pivotal figure in Georgia's real estate industry. Marika shares her journey from Georgia to Seattle and back to Georgia, her work in introducing American real estate practices from MLS systems, and efforts to foster professional standards in the Georgian real estate market. Learn about the current state of the real estate market in Georgia, the unique challenges and opportunities it presents, and invaluable tips for both local and international investors. This insightful discussion also covers Marika's role in the Georgian National Association of Real Estate and the initiatives aimed at elevating the professionalism of realtors in the region.00:01:11 Meet Marika Abuashvili: A Leader in Georgian Real Estate00:02:07 Marika's Journey: From Georgia to Seattle back to Georgia00:04:36 Challenges and Opportunities in Georgian Real Estate00:11:08 The Importance of Branding and Exclusivity00:17:15 Real Estate Transactions in Georgia: A Comparison00:21:47 Advice for Foreign Investors00:26:35 Exploring Neighborhoods in Tbilisi00:26:54 Overview of Short-Term Rentals in Tbilisi00:27:31 Popular Neighborhoods for Short-Term Rentals00:33:17 Impact of Russian Influx on Georgian Real Estate00:39:23 Georgian National Association of Real Estate Professionals00:49:51 Future of Real Estate in Georgia00:54:56 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationContact Information:+995 595 55 07 11  / marikarealtor  

Steve Hauschildt is an American electronic and ambient composer and producer, now based in Tbilisi, Georgia. He first came to wider attention as a member of the experimental trio Emeralds, before turning to a remarkable solo career. His music merges modular and granular synthesis, subtle sequencing, and a poetic balance between structure and drift. In this conversation, we'll explore Steve's journey from Emeralds to his solo projects, his evolving approach to composition and performance, and the philosophies that guide his ambient creations, including his new album, AEROPSIA.

The Kotsebi former officials' houses raided, Gogi Gakharia's party ending its boycott, Germany recalling its ambassador, plans for an education reform, gangs in Tbilisi, and much more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com You can also contact us through Instagram @rorshok_georgia or Twitter @RorshokGeorgiaLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Learn more about last Saturday's event: https://rorshok.com/tracks/rorshokito/We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Savienoto Valstu prezidents Donalds Tramps atkal atmaidzis pret Krievijas diktatoru - nekādas papildu sankcijas Kremlim viņš nesola un pēc telefonsarunas bija gatavs tūdaļ pat ar draugu Vladimiru tikties pie abu kopējā drauga un atzinēja Viktora Orbāna Ungārijā. Tomēr vakar kļuva skaidrs, ka tikšanās tik drīz nenotiks.  Gruzijas attiecības ar Eiropu kļūst arvien saspringtākas, šoreiz ar īpaši Vāciju, jo pēc atklāta konflikta Vācija uz laiku ir atsaukusi savu vēstnieku no Tbilisi.  Bet tepat kaimiņos, Igaunijā, aizvadītas pašvaldību vēlēšanas - visas vietvaras tika pie jauniem deputātu sastāviem. Ko šīs vēlēšanas liecina par sabiedrības noskaņojumu kaimiņvalstī? Aktualitātes analizē politologs Veiko Spolītis un Ģeopolitikas pētījumu centra direktors, Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes docētājs Māris Andžāns.  Tomahauki Budapeštas miglā Motīvs par iespējamu Savienoto Valstu un Krievijas līderu tikšanos Ungārijas galvaspilsētā Budapeštā uzpeldēja pagājušo ceturtdien, 16. oktobrī, dienu pirms Ukrainas prezidenta Volodimira Zelenska vizītes Baltajā namā. Zelenska Vašingtonas apmeklējuma priekšvakarā pasaules politiskajā diskursā dominēja motīvs, ka viņš turp dodas „pēc tomahaukiem”, respektīvi, cerībā saņemt piekrišanu amerikāņu spārnoto raķešu „Tomahawk” piegādēm Kijivai. Bija visai nepārprotami, ka jaunumiem par Budapeštu ir tiešs sakars ar šo iespējamību, proti, Kremlis darīja, ko varēja, lai Ukraina minēto ieroci neiegūtu. Pasaule nu ņēmās spriest, vai Budapeštā Trampam varētu izdoties „Gazas pamiers Nr. 2”, un kādā ceļā potenciālais Hāgas apsūdzēto sola kandidāts Putins vispār varētu tikt līdz Ungārijas galvaspilsētai. Piektdiena Baltajā namā noritēja bez preses klātbūtnes, un tās rezultāti daudzviet tika komentēti ar frāzi: „Zelenskis paliek tukšām rokām.”. Taču zināma informācija medijus sasniedza, un tā pauda, ka amerikāņi jau atkal mēģinājuši piedabūt Ukrainas prezidentu atdot bez kaujas agresoram savas valsts teritoriju, konkrētāk – Krievijas vēl neieņemto Doņeckas apgabala daļu. Viesim tomēr izdevies pārliecināt mājastēvu, un pēc tikšanās Tramps runāja par karadarbības iesaldēšanu pie esošās frontes līnijas. Tādējādi var teikt, ka Zelenskis, ja arī piektdien pameta Vašingtonu tukšām rokām, tad tomēr ar veselu ādu. Kāds no Baltajam namam pietuvinātiem Republikāņu partijas politiskajiem ekspertiem izdevumam „Politico” paudis: „Tikšanās nebija slikta, tā tikai krita par upuri neveiksmīgam laika momentam un uzpūstām cerībām.” Ar neveiksmīgo laika momentu jāsaprot situācija, kad Trampa un viņa komandas prātus joprojām saista Tuvo Austrumu problemātika. Tikām turpmākajās dienās iespējamā Budapeštas samita perspektīvas kļuva arvien miglainākas, līdz vakar, 21. oktobrī, mediji jau ziņoja, ka šis plāns „nolikts plauktā”. Tramps paziņoja, ka nevēlas vēl vienu „lieki izšķiestu tikšanos”; tika atcelta arī jau šonedēļ plānotā sagatavošanas tikšanās starp Savienoto Valstu un Krievijas ārlietu ministriem, ziņojot, ka Rubio un Lavrovs esot produktīvi aprunājušies pa telefonu, un sanākšana aci pret aci vairs nav nepieciešama. Uzvarētāji un zaudētāji Igaunijā Igaunijā apkopoti 19. oktobrī notikušo vietvaru vēlēšanu rezultāti, un politiskie spēki vērtē savu sniegumu. Līdz nākamajām parlamenta vēlēšanām mūsu kaimiņvalstī gan atlikuši vēl gandrīz divarpus gadi, tātad zaudētājiem ir laiks piestrādāt pie reitingu uzlabošanas, savukārt ieguvējiem nav ieteicams atdusēties uz lauriem. Runājot par tendencēm, jāsaka, ka rezultāti izskatās daudz iepriecinošāki opozīcijas, ne valdošās koalīcijas spēkiem. Kā galvenais ieguvējs tiek minēta partija „Tēvzeme” – nacionāli konservatīvs politiskais spēks, lielā mērā mūsu „Nacionālās apvienības” līdziniece. Igauņu „tēvzemiešu” iegūto balsu procenti, salīdzinot ar iepriekšējām vēlēšanām, auguši no 10,2 līdz 18,6. Labi gājis arī opozicionāriem no pretējā flanga sociāldemokrātiem, kuru iegūto balsu skaits audzis no nepilniem pieciem līdz nepilniem desmit procentiem. Nav piepildījušās bēdīgākās prognozes vietvarās tradicionāli plaši pārstāvētajai Centra partijai, kuras rādītāji kritušies no 24,4 līdz 21,1 procentam, un tā joprojām paliek pašvaldībās vispārstāvētākais politiskais spēks. Savukārt viela bēdīgām pārdomām ir abām liberālajām valdošās koalīcijas partijām – Reformu partijai un partijai „Igaunija 200”. Reformistu balsu daļa mazinājusies no 17,3 līdz 10 procentiem, savukārt „Igaunija 200” ieguvusi vien 1,7 procentus no vietvaru vēlētāju balsīm. Reformu partijas līdere Kristena Mihala Igaunijas sabiedriskajam medijam izteikusies, ka viņas partijas vājā snieguma iemesls esot valdības svaidīgā politika, pieņemot, bet pēc tam atceļot nepopulārus lēmumus, sevišķu nodokļu jomā. Cerīgi startējusi parlamentā nepārstāvētā partija „Labējie”, kuru 2022. gadā nodibināja daži no „tēvzemiešu” rindām aizgājuši politiķi. „Labējie” šajās vēlēšanās ieguvuši 4,7 procentus balsu. Visbeidzot starp zaudētājiem tiek minēti arī opozicionāri no galēji labējā flanga – Konservatīvā tautas partija jeb EKRE, kura iepriekšējās vēlēšanās guva vairāk nekā trīspadsmit procentu, bet tagad tikai vairāk nekā astoņu procentu vēlētāju piekrišanu. Partijas līderis Martins Helme, paliekot uzticīgs savam stilam, kā pirmo iemeslu minējis krāpšanos elektroniskās balsošanas procesā. Tbilisi ķēmojas pakaļ Maskavai Pagājušās nedēļas beigās Vācija atsauca konsultācijām savu sūtni Gruzijā Pēteru Fišeru, pret kuru, kā norāda Vācijas Ārlietu ministrija, Tbilisi valdība izvērsusi individuāli mērķētu kampaņu. Sevišķi saspringtas kļuvušas attiecības starp Fišeru un valdības vadītāju Irakliju Kobahidzi. Vēl viena Gruzijas varas nežēlastībā kritusi Eiropas pārstāve ir Somijas ārlietu ministre Elīna Valtonena. Pagājušonedēļ viņa apmeklēja Tbilisi kā Eiropas Drošības un sadarbības organizācijas prezidējošās valsts pārstāve un, cita starpā, straumēja savu videoierakstu no proeiropeisko spēku mītiņa pie parlamenta ēkas, paužot atbalstu protestētājiem. Gruzijas iekšlietu ministrija uzlikusi viņai naudas sodu par brauktuves bloķēšanu. Šādas izdarības arvien vairāk atgādina stilu, kādu attiecībās ar rietumvalstu pārstāvjiem jau labu laiku piekopj Kremlis. „Gruzijas sapņa” varas pārstāvji tēlo Eiropas Savienību kā savai valstij naidīgu, tās iekšējās lietās iejaucošos spēku – jo sevišķi kopš pagājušā gada nogales, kad apšaubāmas kvalitātes vēlēšanās šī partija ieguva vairākumu parlamentā, ievēlēja Gruzijas prezidenta amatā sev pakļāvīgu kandidātu, bijušo futbolistu Mihaelu Kavelašvili un iesaldēja Gruzijas iestāšanās sarunu procesu ar Eiropas Savienību. Kopš tā laika valstī nerimst protesti, lielai daļai sabiedrības nevēloties pieņemt šo muguras pagriešanu pret Eiropu. Īpaši plaši bija protesti 4. oktobrī, kad notika pašvaldību vēlēšanas, un to laikā izskanēja aicinājums ieņemt Gruzijas prezidenta rezidenci. Atsevišķi demonstranti tiešām mēģināja iekļūt Orbeliani pilī, notika sadursmes ar policiju un, kā tiek apgalvots, abās pusēs esot cietušie. Daudzi notikušo uzskata par mērķtiecīgas provokācijas rezultātu. Nākamajā dienā premjerministrs Kobahidze paziņoja, ka noticis mēģinājums ar vardarbīgiem līdzekļiem gāzt likumīgo valsts varu, un attiecīgas apsūdzības izvirzītas trīspadsmit arestētajiem protestu organizētājiem. Vara turpina piegriezt juridiskās skrūves – steidzīgi pieņemtas un jau stājušās spēkā izmaiņas likumā, kas par tādiem pārkāpumiem kā brauktuves bloķēšana, sejas aizsegšana un pirotehnikas lietošana protestu laikā līdzšinējo naudas sodu vietā paredz 15 diennakšu administratīvo arestu, bet atkārtota pārkāpuma gadījumā – līdz pat gadu ilgu cietumsodu. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.  

4 oktober stond rood omcirkeld in de agenda van de Georgische oppositie. Een groot protest moest leiden tot een „vreedzame revolutie”: de omverwerping van de regering van Georgische Droom. Het liep volledig anders. Het protest mislukte en de oppositie likt sindsdien haar wonden. Wat ging er mis die dag en hoe gaat het nu verder met de Georgische oppositie die al meer dan driehonderd dagen protesteert tegen de regering? Floris dook in Tbilisi in de Georgische politiek.

4 oktober stond rood omcirkeld in de agenda van de Georgische oppositie. Een groot protest moest leiden tot een „vreedzame revolutie”: de omverwerping van de regering van Georgische Droom. Het liep volledig anders. Het protest mislukte en de oppositie likt sindsdien haar wonden. Wat ging er mis die dag en hoe gaat het nu verder met de Georgische oppositie die al meer dan driehonderd dagen protesteert tegen de regering? Floris dook in Tbilisi in de Georgische politiek. Het is van Georgië naar Tsjechië bijna 3.000 kilometer, 631 uur, lopen, via de Kertsjbrug en de Krim, en dan kom je terecht in ander politiek gekrakeel. De parlementsverkiezingen van oktober zet de Tsjechische president Petr Pavel tegenover Andrej Babiš, winnaar van die verkiezingen. Wat die twee uit te vechten hebben, hoor je van Geert Jan. Je zou er een boek van kunnen maken, van alle moppen door onze Joost. 278 maal lachen, als je ze begrijpt. Ook dit keer verzaakt hij niet. Vanuit Jerevan komt Joost met een dijk van een mop. Hosts: Geert Jan Hahn Floris Akkerman Dijenkletser: Joost Bosman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast 293 of atomar audio, featuring cutting edge techno artists. This week we present you Gio Kezevadze from Tbilisi, Georgia. Gio Kezevadze: SC: @gio-kezevadze Visit atomar audio on Facebook: www.facebook.com/atomar.audio

We meet the authors behind a new book about one of the most extraordinary prisoner swaps in history and hear how a Soviet-era post office has been reborn as a sleek new hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a busy week for European politics, European protests, and European wallabies. In the midst of the madness, we caught up with Kateřina Šafaříková of Czech news outlet Seznam Zprávy, who filled us in on the Czech Republic's recent parliamentary elections. Is the probable next Prime Minister, Andrej Babiš, likely to be an Orbán-esque thorn in the EU's side, or does he just kinda wanna text with Macron? Kateřina shares her thoughts. We also catch up on the protests that Georgia's democratic opposition has been staging against the country's government in Tbilisi and a grassroots victory in Lithuania. If you're moved to learn more about what's going on in Georgia, check out our interview with Anna Gvarishvili in the episode “Is this the end of Georgia's European dream?” You can also follow some of the initiatives and journalists Wojciech recommends: Project 64 https://x.com/64project_ George Melashivili https://x.com/geomel_ge Marika Mikiashvili https://x.com/Mikiashvili_M Anna Gvarishvili https://x.com/AnnaGvarishvili You can discover more of Kateřina Šafaříková's work over here or follow her on Instagram here. This week's Inspiration Station recommendations are the documentary Pianoforte and the book Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie, courtesy of Patreon member Pia.  Brace yourselves if you decide you do indeed want to hear the now former Lithuanian minister for culture singing on an episode of the Voice. This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. We'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number. 00:00:47 Bentornato! 00:04:08 Good Week: Lithuania's cultural sector 00:15:15 Bad Week: Georgian democratic opposition  00:28:11 Interview: Journalist Kateřina Šafaříková on last week's Czech elections 00:47:34 The Inspiration Station: The documentary Pianoforte and the book Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie 00:52:40 Happy Ending: Massive Der Spiegel wallaby scoop! Producers: Morgan Childs and Wojciech Oleksiak Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak

Elen Oriental (Elen Chikhladze) is a Georgian choreographer and dance instructor from Tbilisi, specializing in oriental dance since 2002. Beginning her artistic journey at the School for Athletic Fine Arts and later the Department of World National Dances, she graduated with honors from the College of Choreography and the N. Pridonishvili School of Popular Dance in 2001. As President of the International Association of Oriental Dance in Georgia and founder of her own belly dance school, Elen emphasizes the historical depth, elegance, and physical artistry of the dance. Her teaching method combines elements of gymnastics, yoga, and dance to strengthen muscles and joints while fostering psychological readiness, enabling students to master the demanding yet captivating techniques of oriental dance.In this episode you will learn about:- The danger, stigma, and literal risks of working as a belly dancer in Georgia during the chaotic post-Soviet years.- How Elen fought back against prejudice by going on national TV, writing in magazines, and reframing Oriental dance as an art form.- The story behind her iconic Arabic–Spanish fusion pieces, why they made audiences cry, and why she later chose to move beyond them.- The critical difference between “advanced” and truly “professional” dancers.- Why she insists on studying with Egyptian teachers rather than chasing festival choreographies.Show Notes to this episode:Find Elen Chikhladze on Instagram, and FB. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about a snowstorm on Mount Everest trapping nearly 1,000 climbers as rescuers rush to assist, police in Georgia clashing with anti-government protesters attempting to storm the presidential palace in Tbilisi, and a worker who quit after being accidentally paid 330 times his salary. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about a snowstorm on Mount Everest trapping nearly 1,000 climbers as rescuers rush to assist, police in Georgia clashing with anti-government protesters attempting to storm the presidential palace in Tbilisi, and a worker who quit after being accidentally paid 330 times his salary. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister of Georgia has announced plans to outlaw the main opposition parties. Irakli Kobakhidze was speaking a day after anti-government protesters tried to storm the presidential palace. We hear from opposition activist Giga Lemonjava. Also in the programme: Israel and Hamas prepare for indirect talks; and inside legendary guitar shop Regent sounds.(Picture: Georgian opposition parties supporters clash with riot police during a rally after local elections in Tbilisi, Georgia, 04 October 2025. Credit: EPA)

Georgian Municipal Elections 2025TopicsMunicipal Elections & Tbilisi PoliticsForeign Agent Law, One Year LaterGeorgian Perspectives on TRIPPGuestArchil SikharulidzeHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 475 | Recorded: September 28, 2025https://podcasts.groong.org/475Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Dziś w audycji: Warszawskie Forum Bezpieczeństwa w stolicy. Najważniejszym tematem Forum jest rosyjska agresja na Ukrainę i zagrożenia dla państw regionu, jedność wśród sojuszników i solidarność wobec walczących o wolność. Rozmawiamy na ten temat ze Zbigniewem Pisarskim, prezesem Fundacji im. Kazimierza Pułaskiego, która jest organizatorem Forum. Działalność Polskiej Szkoły im. Św. Królowej Jadwigi w Tbilisi, której uczniowie przebywali pod koniec sierpnia z wizytą na polskim Wybrzeżu – rozmowa z Dorotą Parzymies z Fundacji „Multiocalenie”, współzałożycielką szkoły. Naszym gościem jest Bożena Wróblewska, laureatka Konkursu Osobowość Roku Polonii Świata 2025, inicjatorka życia polonijnego we Włoszech. Zapraszamy do słuchania!

We're taking you to the incredible country of Georgia, one of the most underrated countries in the world where wine, history, and culture come together in the most magical way in the main city of Tbilisi and beyond. We explore historic spas, wine baths, local nightlife, cultural sites, natural wonders in the Caucasus Mountains.We also dive deep into our experience at WINECAST, a five-day festival celebrating cinema, wine, and Georgian culture with film screenings, wine tastings and masterclasses, live music, and more!Highlights of Georgia:The rich history of Georgia as the birthplace of wine

From the European struggle against algorithmic control to the streets of Tbilisi where protesters face AI-powered surveillance cameras, this event brings together journalists, artists, technologists, activists and thinkers to explore how technology is rewriting the rules of power and what it means for the rest of us.The event will confront the mythologies of tech innovation, mapping how European policymakers and Georgian street protesters alike navigate the global struggle against algorithmic authoritarianism, revealing a world being reimagined in real time.Join us for an evening of aha moments, radical insights, and unexpected connections — a blueprint for reclaiming our collective agency in a world increasingly defined by invisible algorithms. There will be stories, music and great conversation about the day after tomorrow: where resistance isn't just about fighting, but about reimagining how technology can serve human dignity, and tools of control can become instruments of liberation. This project was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Culture of Solidarity Fund powered by the European Cultural Foundation.About ZEG NetworkPowered by award-winning journalism from Coda Story, ZEG's original parent company, ZEG Network unites investigative reporters, artists, activists, and thinkers to explore the stories shaping our collective future. The natural evolution of ZEG Fest, Tbilisi's renowned storytelling festival, this initiative creates spaces for urgent, cross-border conversations that challenge dominant narratives. Through deep journalism and creative collaboration, we work to amplify voices and ideas that reimagine what comes next for our world.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No observers for the municipal elections, separatists happy with the Kotsebi's report, a shooting in a Tbilisi restaurant, new laws targeting financial crimes, the New York University's report on authoritarianism in Georgia, and much more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com You can also contact us through Instagram @rorshok_georgia or Twitter @RorshokGeorgiaLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.The Kotsebi's attack protesters: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWRYHgjHMf/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWahh5kclY/Beqa Odisharia, the Kotsebi MP insulting protesters: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=765989016261619 Democracy Under Siege: Georgia's Autocratic Takeover https://www.law.nyu.edu/rule-law-lab/democracy-under-siege-georgias-autocratic-takeoverDownload .mp3 files: www.rorshok.com/georgiaWe want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

We did it — we actually moved to Spain!

In this episode, “Truth is a Pathless Land,” we speak with Transformative Inquiry Program faculty member Connie Jones to explore the micropolitical stakes of revolutionary spirituality through Krishnamurti's challenge to religious prescription, psychological conditioning, and egoic identification. We discuss techniqueless meditation, the primacy of awareness over truth, and the distinction between perception and cognition as a path beyond the representational mind. Our conversation engages the unknown as the ground of creativity and examines how culturally conditioned individualism is challenged by non-dual insights. We also explore Bohmian Dialogue as a transformative practice aligned with Krishnamurti's vision—an open, non-hierarchical mode of collective inquiry that suspends judgment and cultivates shared attention. Through this lens, we consider how his praxis opens onto a micro-political awareness capable of generating new forms of being and transformation beyond all systems of conditioning. Connie Jones, Ph.D., is a sociologist of religion who joined CIIS in 1994, having taught at several colleges and theology schools. Beginning with her doctoral dissertation on the caste system in India, she has pursued a long interest in the cultures and religions of the East, including the adoption of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs and practices in the West. She researches spiritual teachers as well as the evolution of new religious movements around the world. Throughout her career in higher education, she has helped establish women's studies departments and curricula in several colleges and has published research on women's status in India and feminist methods. She has been a member of a multidisciplinary team of scholars that investigates new religious movements around the world and has published articles on movements that are based on Eastern religious belief and practice. At present, Constance has a book, Krishnamurti: Self-Inquiry, Awakening, and Transformation, in press with Cambridge University Press. In this volume she outlines the life and teaching of the enigmatic 20th century philosopher and teacher J. Krishnamurti. She serves in scholarly positions with the Gurdjieff Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man (2017- present) Tbilisi, Georgia and the Publications Committee of the Krishnamurti Foundation of America (2018-present), Ojai, California. Books: Encyclopedia of Hinduism Contemplative Literature The EWP Podcast credits • Connect with EWP: Youtube • Facebook • Hosted by Stephen Julich (EWP Core Faculty) and Jonathan Kay (PhD grad) • Produced by: Stephen Julich and Jonathan Kay • Edited and Mixed by: Jonathan Kay • Introduction music: Mosaic, by Monsoon on the album Mandala • Music at the end of the episode: Tundra Immanence (blowing meditation) • Introduction Voiceover: Roche Wadehra 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

In this episode, “Truth is a Pathless Land,” we speak with Transformative Inquiry Program faculty member Connie Jones to explore the micropolitical stakes of revolutionary spirituality through Krishnamurti's challenge to religious prescription, psychological conditioning, and egoic identification. We discuss techniqueless meditation, the primacy of awareness over truth, and the distinction between perception and cognition as a path beyond the representational mind. Our conversation engages the unknown as the ground of creativity and examines how culturally conditioned individualism is challenged by non-dual insights. We also explore Bohmian Dialogue as a transformative practice aligned with Krishnamurti's vision—an open, non-hierarchical mode of collective inquiry that suspends judgment and cultivates shared attention. Through this lens, we consider how his praxis opens onto a micro-political awareness capable of generating new forms of being and transformation beyond all systems of conditioning. Connie Jones, Ph.D., is a sociologist of religion who joined CIIS in 1994, having taught at several colleges and theology schools. Beginning with her doctoral dissertation on the caste system in India, she has pursued a long interest in the cultures and religions of the East, including the adoption of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs and practices in the West. She researches spiritual teachers as well as the evolution of new religious movements around the world. Throughout her career in higher education, she has helped establish women's studies departments and curricula in several colleges and has published research on women's status in India and feminist methods. She has been a member of a multidisciplinary team of scholars that investigates new religious movements around the world and has published articles on movements that are based on Eastern religious belief and practice. At present, Constance has a book, Krishnamurti: Self-Inquiry, Awakening, and Transformation, in press with Cambridge University Press. In this volume she outlines the life and teaching of the enigmatic 20th century philosopher and teacher J. Krishnamurti. She serves in scholarly positions with the Gurdjieff Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man (2017- present) Tbilisi, Georgia and the Publications Committee of the Krishnamurti Foundation of America (2018-present), Ojai, California. Books: Encyclopedia of Hinduism Contemplative Literature The EWP Podcast credits • Connect with EWP: Youtube • Facebook • Hosted by Stephen Julich (EWP Core Faculty) and Jonathan Kay (PhD grad) • Produced by: Stephen Julich and Jonathan Kay • Edited and Mixed by: Jonathan Kay • Introduction music: Mosaic, by Monsoon on the album Mandala • Music at the end of the episode: Tundra Immanence (blowing meditation) • Introduction Voiceover: Roche Wadehra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

In this episode, “Truth is a Pathless Land,” we speak with Transformative Inquiry Program faculty member Connie Jones to explore the micropolitical stakes of revolutionary spirituality through Krishnamurti's challenge to religious prescription, psychological conditioning, and egoic identification. We discuss techniqueless meditation, the primacy of awareness over truth, and the distinction between perception and cognition as a path beyond the representational mind. Our conversation engages the unknown as the ground of creativity and examines how culturally conditioned individualism is challenged by non-dual insights. We also explore Bohmian Dialogue as a transformative practice aligned with Krishnamurti's vision—an open, non-hierarchical mode of collective inquiry that suspends judgment and cultivates shared attention. Through this lens, we consider how his praxis opens onto a micro-political awareness capable of generating new forms of being and transformation beyond all systems of conditioning. Connie Jones, Ph.D., is a sociologist of religion who joined CIIS in 1994, having taught at several colleges and theology schools. Beginning with her doctoral dissertation on the caste system in India, she has pursued a long interest in the cultures and religions of the East, including the adoption of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs and practices in the West. She researches spiritual teachers as well as the evolution of new religious movements around the world. Throughout her career in higher education, she has helped establish women's studies departments and curricula in several colleges and has published research on women's status in India and feminist methods. She has been a member of a multidisciplinary team of scholars that investigates new religious movements around the world and has published articles on movements that are based on Eastern religious belief and practice. At present, Constance has a book, Krishnamurti: Self-Inquiry, Awakening, and Transformation, in press with Cambridge University Press. In this volume she outlines the life and teaching of the enigmatic 20th century philosopher and teacher J. Krishnamurti. She serves in scholarly positions with the Gurdjieff Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man (2017- present) Tbilisi, Georgia and the Publications Committee of the Krishnamurti Foundation of America (2018-present), Ojai, California. Books: Encyclopedia of Hinduism Contemplative Literature The EWP Podcast credits • Connect with EWP: Youtube • Facebook • Hosted by Stephen Julich (EWP Core Faculty) and Jonathan Kay (PhD grad) • Produced by: Stephen Julich and Jonathan Kay • Edited and Mixed by: Jonathan Kay • Introduction music: Mosaic, by Monsoon on the album Mandala • Music at the end of the episode: Tundra Immanence (blowing meditation) • Introduction Voiceover: Roche Wadehra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

In this episode, “Truth is a Pathless Land,” we speak with Transformative Inquiry Program faculty member Connie Jones to explore the micropolitical stakes of revolutionary spirituality through Krishnamurti's challenge to religious prescription, psychological conditioning, and egoic identification. We discuss techniqueless meditation, the primacy of awareness over truth, and the distinction between perception and cognition as a path beyond the representational mind. Our conversation engages the unknown as the ground of creativity and examines how culturally conditioned individualism is challenged by non-dual insights. We also explore Bohmian Dialogue as a transformative practice aligned with Krishnamurti's vision—an open, non-hierarchical mode of collective inquiry that suspends judgment and cultivates shared attention. Through this lens, we consider how his praxis opens onto a micro-political awareness capable of generating new forms of being and transformation beyond all systems of conditioning. Connie Jones, Ph.D., is a sociologist of religion who joined CIIS in 1994, having taught at several colleges and theology schools. Beginning with her doctoral dissertation on the caste system in India, she has pursued a long interest in the cultures and religions of the East, including the adoption of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs and practices in the West. She researches spiritual teachers as well as the evolution of new religious movements around the world. Throughout her career in higher education, she has helped establish women's studies departments and curricula in several colleges and has published research on women's status in India and feminist methods. She has been a member of a multidisciplinary team of scholars that investigates new religious movements around the world and has published articles on movements that are based on Eastern religious belief and practice. At present, Constance has a book, Krishnamurti: Self-Inquiry, Awakening, and Transformation, in press with Cambridge University Press. In this volume she outlines the life and teaching of the enigmatic 20th century philosopher and teacher J. Krishnamurti. She serves in scholarly positions with the Gurdjieff Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man (2017- present) Tbilisi, Georgia and the Publications Committee of the Krishnamurti Foundation of America (2018-present), Ojai, California. Books: Encyclopedia of Hinduism Contemplative Literature The EWP Podcast credits • Connect with EWP: Youtube • Facebook • Hosted by Stephen Julich (EWP Core Faculty) and Jonathan Kay (PhD grad) • Produced by: Stephen Julich and Jonathan Kay • Edited and Mixed by: Jonathan Kay • Introduction music: Mosaic, by Monsoon on the album Mandala • Music at the end of the episode: Tundra Immanence (blowing meditation) • Introduction Voiceover: Roche Wadehra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/spiritual-practice-and-mindfulness

Fraud in the Ministry of Defense, the arrest of Olympic champion and former MP, Ukraine's drones in Abkhazia, the ruling party's visit to China, protests at the Fencing World Championship, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com You can also contact us through Instagram @rorshok_georgia or Twitter @RorshokGeorgiaLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Former Kotsebi MP attacks his wife: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1537649560552072/EUvsDisinfo's Article: https://euvsdisinfo.eu/imedi-tv-the-propaganda-megaphone-undermining-georgias-eu-aspirations/ To download an MP3 file: www.rorshok.com/georgiaWe want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Gruzijā valdošā partija "Gruzijas sapnis" pamazām izrēķinās ar saviem opozicionāriem, tos aizturot un liekot aiz restēm. Lai gan protesti Gruzijas ielās notikuši praktiski katru dienu mēnešiem ilgi, situāciju tie nespēj mainīt. Eiropas Savienība tikmēr piedraud atcelt Gruzijai piešķirto bezvīzu režīmu. Eiropā lielākā uzmanība ir pievērsta tirdzniecības vienošanās noslēgšanai ar ASV. Par ekonomiskajiem aspektie runājam Krustpunktā, bet šajā raidījumā mazliet par politiskajām blaknēm. Par ASV runājot, jāpiemin arī tā saucamie Epstīna faili, kas būtiski iespaido politisko noskaņojumu ASV. Vēl lūkojam saprast, kāpēc Šveice uz parlamentu vadītāju konferenci Ženēvā ir ļāvusi ierasties Krievijas domes vadībai? Ir izsniegtas vīzas, lai gan delegācijas dalībnieki, ieskaitot domes priekšsēdētāju, ir iekļauti sankciju sarakstos un Šveice ir pievienojusies Eiropas Savienības sankcijām. Aktualitātes komentē Ģeopolitikas pētījumu centra vecākais pētnieks Jānis Kažociņš un portāla LSM.lv žurnālists Ģirts Kasparāns. Runājot par Krievijas delegācijas ierašanos konferencē Šveicē, sazināmies ar Saeimas priekšsēdētājas biedri Antoņinu Nenaševu ("Progresīvie"), kura piedalās šajā konferencē.  Jaunumi no globālā golfa laukuma Pagājušās nedēļas otrajā pusē Donalds Tramps pavadīja četras dienas Skotijā, apraudzīdams savus turienes golfa kūrortus un pie reizes šo to nokārtodams ar „Vecās pasaules” līderiem. Vispirms bija tikšanās ar Eiropas Komisijas prezidenti Urzulu fon der Leienu Tērberijā, Skotijas rietumu piekrastē, tās finālā paziņojot par noslēgto tirdzniecības vienošanos starp Briseli un Vašingtonu. Daži iztēlo notikušo kā Eiropas kapitulāciju, kas gan ir krietni izkāpināts vērtējums. Eiropai nāksies samierināties ar 15% ievedmuitas tarifu, pie tam nepiemērojot nekādu bāzes tarifu amerikāņu importam, taču nav piepildījušās drūmākās prognozes, kas saistījās ar krietni lielākiem tarifiem Eiropas automobiļu, lidmašīnu un pusvadītāju eksportam. Tāpat Eiropa apņēmusies līdz Trampa prezidentūras termiņa beigām importēt amerikāņu naftu, sašķidrināto gāzi un citus energoresursus 750 miljardu eiro vērtībā, kā arī papildus investēt Savienotājās Valstīs 600 miljardus. Ja par pirmo apņemšanos tiek teikts, ka tā nav reālistiska, ciktāl tas nozīmētu, ka amerikāņiem būtu jānovirza praktiski viss savs pašreizējais attiecīgo energoresursu eksports tikai uz Eiropas Savienību, tad otrās apjomi neko daudz nepārsniedzot domājamo investīciju summu, kādu Eiropas uzņēmumi arī bez īpašas vienošanās varētu ieguldīt Savienotajās Valstīs. Vispārējais secinājums ir, ka vienošanās, protams, nav vienlīdzīga, tomēr tā no Eiropas puses esot pieņemama cena par izvairīšanos no tirdzniecības kara ar amerikāņiem. No Tērberijas prezidents un golferis, britu premjera Kīra Stārmera pavadīts, pārcēlās uz Aberdīnas apkārtni Lielbritānijas pretējā krastā, kur atklāja jaunu golfa laukumu savā Balmedī klubā. Pirmdien, 28. jūlijā, pirms doties pāri okeānam, viņš pārsteidza žurnālistus ar jaunu pavērsienu Krievijas sakarā, pasludinot, ka atceļ iepriekš līdz septembra sākumam noteikto termiņu, kurā Putinam vajadzēja vienoties ar Ukrainu par karadarbības pārtraukšanu. Tagad viņš dodot Krievijas vadonim vēl desmit līdz divpadsmit dienas, pirms ieviesīšot smagus sekundāros tarifus Krievijas energoresursu patērētājiem. Atgriezušos no šī brauciena, Baltā nama saimnieku sagaida pašmāju aktualitātes, kurās pēdējās nedēļās dominē t.s. „Epstīna faili”. Uzņēmējs Džefrijs Epstīns 2019. gada jūlijā izdarīja pašnāvību cietuma kamerā, kur bija nonācis kā aizdomās turētais par nepilngadīgo iesaistīšanu prostitūcijā. Versijas, ka Epstīna lietas izmeklēšanas materiālos atrodamas ziņas par pedofilu tīklu, kuram pieder ne viens vien nīstās politiskās elites pārstāvis, ieņem svarīgu vietu MAGA kustības folklorā. Tramps, priekšvēlēšanu kampaņas laikā uzturējis spēkā priekšstatu, ka ievēlēšanas gadījumā raus priekškaru šiem derdzīgajiem noslēpumiem, nesen lika daudziem no attiecīgās publikas vilties, kad paziņoja, ka „failos” neesot ko redzēt un visa šī lieta esot viņa ienaidnieku demokrātu sagudrojums. Tikām presē ir nonākušas ziņas, ka izmeklēšanas materiālos figurējot arī paša prezidenta vārds. Ziedi noziedzniecei Šobrīd Ženēvā notiek starptautiskās nevalstiskās organizācijas Starpparlamentu savienība rīkotā 6. Vispasaules parlamentu priekšsēžu konference un ar to saistītais 15. Parlamentu priekšsēžu – sieviešu samits. Daudzi no pasākuma dalībniekiem, jādomā, bija šokēti, kad tajā uzradās arī visai respektabla Krievijas Federācijas delegācija ar Federālās Sapulces priekšsēdētāju Valentīnu Matvijenko priekšgalā. Kā liecina reportāžas, ierodoties Ženēvā, Matvijenko kundze sagaidīta ar ziediem. Gan pati agresorvalsts parlamenta spīkere, gan divi citi delegācijas locekļi – Krievijas Liberāldemokrātiskās partijas līderis Leonīds Sluckis un Krievijas Valsts Domes (parlamenta apakšpalātas) priekšsēža vietnieks Pjotrs Tolstojs – ir pakļauti personālām sankcijām, tai skaitā iebraukšanas liegumam Šengenas zonā, par lomu, kāda viņiem bijusi Krievijas agresijas atbalstīšanā un politiskajā nodrošināšanā. Matvijenko paraksts ir uz attiecīgā Federālās Sapulces lēmuma par Krimas aneksiju 2014. gadā un balsojuma protokola, ar kuru Putinam tika dota „zaļā gaisma” iebrukumam Ukrainā. Ja Šveices valdībai kā pasākuma uzņemošajai pusei teorētiski bija tiesības pieļaut izņēmumu sankciju piemērošanā, tad Itālijas valdībai, kura ļāvusi Krievijas valdības lidmašīnai šķērsot savu gaisa telpu, šādi rīkoties nebija pat formāla pamata. Tikusi pie vārda konferencē, Matvijenko lika klātesošajiem uzklausīt kārtējās pasāžas par tēmu „astoņus gadus bumboja Donbasu” un citus Krievijas propagandas pekstiņus. Daudzi delegāti vairījušies nonākt ar skandalozo viešņu kopīgās oficiālās fotogrāfijās, kā arī pagodināt ar savu klātbūtni viņas uzstāšanās. Ka izteicies Ukrainas Ārlietu ministrijas oficiālais pārstāvis Heorhijs Tihijs, viņa valsts nenogurstoši strādāšot, lai organizētu šai dāmai vēl vienu braucienu – uz Hāgu, kur drīz sāks darbu Īpašais Tribunāls agresijas noziegumam pret Ukrainu. Gruzija puspagriezienā pret Rietumiem  Raksturojot pašreizējā Gruzijas režīma ģeopolitisko orientāciju, nebūtu gluži pareizi sacīt, ka oficiālā Tbilisi ir pagriezusi Rietumiem muguru. Šobrīd Gruzijā norit militārās mācības ar divu tūkstošu NATO dalībvalstu un partnervalstu karavīru, tai skaitā apvienotās Lietuvas-Polijas-Ukrainas brigādes, tāpat Vācijas, Rumānijas, Moldovas u.c. vienību līdzdalību. Apņemšanās virzīties uz iestāšanos Ziemeļatlantijas aliansē joprojām nav svītrota no Gruzijas konstitūcijas. Tajā pat laikā vēl šomēnes Eiropas Parlamentam nācās pieņemt skarbi nosodošu rezolūciju par Gruzijas pašreizējās varas rīcību. Jūnija nogale iezīmēja juridisku izrēķināšanos ar redzamākajiem Gruzijas opozīcijas līderiem. Bijušais partijas Apvienotā nacionālā kustība vadītājs Nika Melija saņēmis astoņus mēnešus cietumā, viņa partijas biedrs Givi Targamadze – septiņus mēnešus, vēl četri citi opozīcijas spēku līderi – līdzīga apjoma cietumsodus. Apsūdzības saturs visiem vienāds: atteikšanās liecināt t.s. Culukiani komisijai – Gruzijas parlamentā izveidotai pagaidu izmeklēšanas komisijai deputātes Tejas Culukiani vadībā, kurai jāizvērtē nelikumības, kuras it kā notikušas prezidenta Miheila Saakašvili varas periodā. Vēl viens opozīcijas līderis Nika Gvaramija, kā arī kādreizējais iekšlietu ministrs Iraklijs Okruašvili atrodas pirmstiesas apcietinājumā. Pašam eksprezidentam Saakašvili šī gada martā tiesa par it kā veiktu valsts līdzekļu izšķērdēšanu piesprieda deviņus gadus cietumā, tādējādi par trīs gadiem pagarinot jau agrāk piespriesto cietumsodu, kā arī gandrīz simt tūkstošu eiro naudas sodu. Aiz restēm atrodas arī daudzi pagājušā gada nogalē notikušo protestu dalībnieki – daži vēl pirmstiesas izmeklēšanā, citi jau notiesāti, tai skaitā ar vairāku gadu ieslodzījuma termiņiem. Eiropas Savienības institūcijas piedraudējušas Tbilisi, ka varētu tikt pārskatīts līdzšinējais bezvīzu režīms ieceļošanai savienībā. Šādu lēmumu Eiropadome var pieņemt ar kvalificēto balsu vairākumu, kamēr kādas skarbākas sankcijas, kā aktīvu iesaldēšana, visdrīzāk bloķētu Eiropas kvazidemokrātu duets Viktors Orbans un Roberts Fico. Tiesa, ir pazīmes, kas liecina, ka Gruzija nav gluži kurla pret Briseles toņa maiņu. Pēdējās dienās atlikta lēmumu pasludināšana pāris protestu dalībnieku prāvās, tāpat vairākiem notiesātajiem opozīcijas līderiem doti mājieni, ka prezidents Miheils Kavelašvili varētu viņus apžēlot, ja viņi apņemtos neboikotēt oktobrī paredzētās pašvaldību vēlēšanas.   Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.    

Olomoucký šermíř Jakub Jurka skončil na mistrovství světa v Tbilisi jedenáctý. V Gruzii se tak postaral o nejlepší český výsledek v soutěži kordistů od roku 1991.

The ruling party's push for an opposition ban, a deadly shooting in Batumi, uranium sale, the IMF's report on the Georgian economy, Justin Timberlake in Tbilisi, and much more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com You can also contact us through Instagram @rorshok_georgia or Twitter @RorshokGeorgiaLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 5:33, the reader should have said, "ruling party."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Conversations on Groong - July 24, 2025TopicsEU Strategy in the South CaucasusAttacks on the National Church(es)2025 Local Election PoliticsGuestArchil SikharulidzeHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 454 | Recorded: July 22, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/454VIDEO: https://youtu.be/r1tgtP-d0lE#ArmenianNews #SouthCaucasus #Georgia #Armenia #EUSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Timberlake remains in the global spotlight this week, making headlines for both exhilarating performances and behind-the-scenes drama. Fresh off headlining Lollapalooza Paris on July 20, Timberlake's name was trending across social media and entertainment outlets as fans and critics alike dissected his high-energy set and career longevity, with the tour's extension reflecting sustained demand and introspection about his musical evolution, according to Mabumbe. His Instagram post thanking Paris and referencing “the greatest” further fueled speculation about which artists or influences he was alluding to, a classic Timberlake move that keeps his fanbase buzzing.Just days earlier, Romania Insider announced Timberlake's upcoming debut at Electric Castle 2025, set for July 16-20 at Bánffy Castle near Cluj-Napoca, marking his first-ever show in Romania and promising a set list spanning his entire catalog. Festival organizers are billing this as an “illustrious career journey,” teasing performances of both classic hits and fresh tracks off his latest album Everything I Thought It Was, stoking considerable excitement in Eastern Europe.But it's not all smooth sailing for the pop superstar. On July 16, fans at England's Lytham Festival witnessed a very human moment as Timberlake, reportedly frustrated by severe sound issues, was captured on video “raging” at his crew. Parade and Kiss 95.1 confirm that the audio cut out mid-performance during his infamous breakup anthem Cry Me a River, prompting Timberlake to yell and gesture angrily at stage staff—behavior some critics labeled unprofessional, while defenders called it understandable in the heat of live performance. The TikTok video went viral, sparking debate on X about his professionalism and even touching off speculation about cosmic justice given the song's rumored connections to Britney Spears.Amid the touring, Timberlake has also quietly closed a major business chapter. GolfWRX reveals he sold his Mirimichi Golf Course in Memphis for $500,000, a massive loss considering his group's $16 million in renovations since their 2007 purchase. While this was a financial flop, the move is seen by some as partly philanthropic, benefiting Memphis's local economy and golf community.Adding a hint of Broadway buzz, Food Network's Bobby Flay told The Tonight Show he's eager to recruit Timberlake as the lead for an upcoming Beat Bobby Flay musical, playfully noting Timberlake “hasn't won a Tony yet” and suggesting the performer could shine on the New York stage—though this remains pure wishful thinking from Flay for now.Finally, Timberlake's upcoming show in Tbilisi, Georgia, is generating political heat, as OCCRP details a petition urging him to speak out against the country's alleged government crackdowns. Over 2000 Georgian fans and activists have signed the appeal, insisting Timberlake should not allow his concert to be used as de facto propaganda by the ruling party. Timberlake himself has yet to publicly respond.All told, these past few days have underscored Timberlake's enduring star power, the growing complexity around celebrity activism, and his capacity to capture the world's attention both on and off stage.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Timberlake has made plenty of headlines in just the past few days, mixing tour drama, family tension, a tough business loss, and international politics into the latest chapter of his story. Timberlake's European summer tour is winding down, with high-profile concerts across venues like Bánffy Castle in Transylvania on July 17 and upcoming dates in Paris, Tbilisi, Baku, and Istanbul through the end of July. His recent set at England's Lytham Festival turned chaotic when audio issues forced a halt mid-performance, prompting him to publicly lose his temper with his crew. Video clips of Timberlake animatedly dressing down staff made the rounds on social media, dividing fans between those criticizing him for being unprofessional and others defending his frustration as understandable under the circumstances, given the technical meltdown in front of thousands of paying fans. According to TMZ and Kiss 95.1, this incident was particularly embarrassing as the sound cut out during Cry Me a River, a song famously linked to his split with Britney Spears, leading to further chatter online about karma and showmanship.Offstage, Timberlake is facing scrutiny over the state of his marriage to actress Jessica Biel. Star Magazine is reporting that the couple's energy is “really bad” after a year of competing ambitions and the strains of their nearly 13-year marriage. Biel, coming off a snub for an Emmy nomination despite a high-visibility campaign for her role in The Better Sister, has reportedly not gotten much support from Timberlake, who himself is said to be weighed down by recent personal baggage. This runs from the much-publicized DWI arrest in 2024, to lingering fallout from allegations in Britney Spears' memoir, and even dating rumors from the set of Palmer. Insiders suggest Biel is well-positioned for her next act—with or without him—while Timberlake “needs the structure of family life,” hinting that a major reckoning could be ahead for their relationship when his tour winds down and he returns home.On the business front, it's a rough week for Timberlake as well: GolfWRX confirms he took a multimillion-dollar loss selling his beloved Mirimichi Golf Course in Memphis for just $500,000, after investing over $16 million into its renovation and restoration. Once a passion project and award-winning destination, the deal represents a significant financial blow for the pop star, though his net worth remains impressively high.Adding to the international attention, his planned July 23 show in Tbilisi has sparked a petition among Georgian fans urging him to speak out against their country's authoritarian tilt before performing as part of a government-funded initiative. According to OCCRP, organizers insist they don't want Timberlake to cancel but hope he'll use his platform to publicly support democracy—a high-profile political request that puts Timberlake in a potentially sensitive international spotlight. Altogether, this week has been classic Timberlake: sold-out shows, tabloid scrutiny, social media viral moments, and the persistent balancing act between global stardom and complicated personal realities.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

The EU's deadline for the ruling party, the collapse of an apartment block in Tbilisi, police misconduct, a kidnapping attempt, UNICEF's troubling report on Georgian youth, and much more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com You can also contact us through Instagram @rorshok_georgia or Twitter @RorshokGeorgiaLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Police mistreating a senior citizen: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1068674495393803A building collapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=264Bglf_oOEEmotional viral video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMGF0DDMhGX/ Unusual police operation: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1288729059510346 We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake.In 4:47, the reader should have said, "orders."Sorry for the inconvenience!

As Netanyahu courts Trump with peace prizes and platitudes, divisions over Israel in the MAGA media space are deepening. Contributors: Laura Albast – Fellow, Institute for Palestine Studies Mitchell Plitnick – Author, Except for Palestine Mouin Rabbani – Co-editor, Jadaliyya Jude Russo – Managing editor, The American Conservative On our radar: Since the US-Israeli GHF took over the distribution of aid, more than 800 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to collect it. New reporting uncovers the foundation's links to plans for Gaza's ethnic cleansing. Meenakshi Ravi reports. Georgia under fire: The crackdown on protests and the press Mass protests, a tightening grip on media and a creeping authoritarianism; eight months on, the struggle over Georgia's democracy is intensifying. Elettra Scrivo reports from Tbilisi on the mounting crackdown on journalists and independent voices. Featuring: Irakli Rukhadze – Owner, Imedi TV Nestan Tsetkhladze – Editor, Netgazeti Nino Zautashvili – Former host, Real Space

“We want to make sure that nurses, have opportunities both in our local communities as well as international communities, to engage in courageous dialog with others who may think or look different than we do and whose culture or language may also be different. The difference is what brings us together and allows us to have more of this tapestry of what we are about—ensuring that we advance health for all and that we are able to move forward together,” ONS member Ashley Leak-Bryant, PhD, RN, OCN®, professor at University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, told Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN®, CBCN®, chair of the ONS 50th Anniversary Committee, during a conversation about international collaboration in oncology nursing. Burbage spoke with Leak-Bryant, ONS member Kristin Ferguson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN®, senior director of strategic operations, bone marrow transplant, and cellular therapies at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and ONS member and Chief Clinical Officer Erica Fischer-Cartlidge, DNP, RN, AOCNS®, EBP-C, about their experiences working in the global oncology space and how ONS is advancing those efforts. Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Episode Notes  ONS Podcast™ ONS 50th anniversary series ONS Voice articles: Bridging Borders and Advancing Oncology's Global Mission Building Collaboration, Education With Oncology Nurses in Malawi Cancer Terms' Negative Associations in African Languages Can Create Communication Barriers for Patients and Clinicians Latest Global Cancer Statistics Underscore the Stark Need to Address Resource-Based Disparities ONS Members Share Resources, Experiences With Philippine Colleagues Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Amplifying the Global Impact of Oncology Nursing How Can a Global Experience Enkindle a Passion for Oncology Nursing? Connie Henke Yarbro Oncology Nursing History Center ONS Global Initiatives Joint position statement from ISNCC, MASCC, ONS, AONS, and EONS: Cancer Nursing's Potential to Reduce the Growing Burden of Cancer Across the World Asian Oncology Nursing Society City Cancer Challenge Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology European Oncology Nursing Society Global Power of Oncology Nursing Health Volunteers Overseas International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer UNC Project Malawi Union for International Cancer Control Email Ashley Leak-Bryant Email Kristin Ferguson Email Erica Fisher-Cartlidge at ONS Global Initiatives To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode Leak-Bryant: “My first experience was when I was 21 years old. This was when I was in nursing school at UNC Greensboro. An opportunity came about where I had a chance to go to Honduras, and it was for a one-week service learning cultural immersion experience. And that really gave me my first entree into global health as well as global training. And so, as a first-generation college graduate who had never been out of North Carolina nor had ever flown, it was really an eye-opening experience that has led me now to my current role and passion for global health.” TS 3:24 Leak-Bryant: “In 2018, we had the Malawian delegation come to UNC Chapel Hill. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has one of the longest standing collaborations with Malawi, and we call it UNC Project Malawi, and it has been in existence for more than 30 years. … Those nurses and other allied health professionals came to UNC to our cancer center to see how we were making sure that we were engaged in best practices, then how they would be able to take that back to Malawi to make sure that they have what they need as they were opening up a new national cancer Center in Malawi.” TS 7:57 Ferguson: “I have volunteered with ONS at the Asian Pacific Breast Cancer Summit, which was in Indonesia in 2024, and then a few months ago in Singapore. And this is an exciting conference because it draws in nurses from the region, so you end up having five, six, maybe seven countries represented at these conferences, where oncology nurses are very eager to learn, meet one another. And so the teaching that we've provided there has been a combination of lectures and then roundtables where we've strategically placed nurses attending with nurses that are not at their same hospital so that they can connect and share experiences with myself and another ONS member and maybe some other local staff acting as moderators and facilitating conversations.” TS 18:04 Ferguson: “When I was in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 2019, the people there, most of them do not speak English, so they speak their native language Georgian. As I presented, I was wearing a headset, and all of the oncology nurses in the audience were wearing a headset, and I was live translated. What this means is when you're speaking, a translator is sitting in a booth close by and you can actually very quietly hear in your ear he or she quietly translating what you're saying into a language that the nurses can understand. It's actually a bit funny because when you make a joke or ask a question, expecting nods or head shakes, it takes several seconds for the translation to occur. You can get used to a 10-second delay, and you have to pause your speaking and allow actually a little bit more time in presenting if translation services are required.” TS 22:25 Fischer-Cartlidge: “I think that the professional organization role is absolutely critical in how we advance global oncology. Certainly, providing education and helping empower nurses to be more autonomous and equal partners on the care team is a big piece of that. But it's also through forming international partnerships and really elevating the collective voice of nurses in the specialty. This goes a long way in standardizing practices, promoted leadership development among oncology nurses, really across the world. We know that nurses are not seen the same country to country to country on the healthcare team. And so a big part of what we do is try to elevate the importance of what nurses bring to cancer care.” TS 36:14 Fischer-Cartlidge: “I have so many hopes. I hope more opportunities come up for us to raise awareness of this essential role and how we bring a greater spotlight to what nurses are doing across the world for patient care. I hope to see us have more collective global position statements in this space. I hope to see that we have more unified projects across nursing organizations across the world, where we then really can bring our resources and our members together to do great work more effectively and more efficiently. And I think the beginnings of that are happening right up to this point.” TS 41:17  

In this episode, I sit down with Freedom Life Experience client Bryce Althouse, who moved to Tbilisi, Georgia without a business plan—and ended up launching a successful in-person theater program from scratch.We talk about:Moving abroad without a safety netStarting a business without a degree or formal trainingHow Bryce found his niche through the Freedom Life ExperienceThe power of going all in, even when you're scaredWhy trusting yourself is more important than having all the answers

Joseph Stiglitz is a world-renowned economist and thinker who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2001. I met him in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, in June 2025 during the inspiring Zeg Festival in which we both participated. In this podcast episode, we spoke about his latest book, "The Road to Freedom", published last year, and about how flawed ideas of freedom can ultimately undermine freedom itself. I also asked him what the world can do to stop Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine. *** Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, the chief editor of UkraineWorld, and the president of PEN Ukraine. UkraineWorld is an English-language media outlet focusing on Ukraine and its connections with the wider world. This media outlet is run by Internews Ukraine. This episode is also made in partnership with "Politeia", a Ukrainian NGO focusing on preparing a new generation of change-makers in Ukraine. *** You can support UkraineWorld on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld). Your support is vital, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we provide aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** Contents: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:24 - How does "The Road to Freedom" compare to Hayek's "The Road to Serfdom" and Snyder's "The Road to Unfreedom"? 0:02:45 - What are Stiglitz's main criticisms of neoliberalism? 0:08:09 - What's the core flaw in the concept of "limitless freedom"? 0:17:33 - How is Russia undermining democracy? 0:19:00 - What steps can Europe take with frozen Russian assets for Ukraine? 0:20:46 - Why won't seizing Russian assets cause a capital crisis or violate rule of law? 0:27:22 - How can good regulation foster beneficial innovation, not just exploitation?

RUGBY: Georgia head coach Richard Cockerill with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their summer test match with Ireland in Tbilisi

Why is Georgia drifting toward authoritarianism? Why is its current government aligning more closely with Russia and blaming its predecessors for Russia's 2008 invasion of Georgia? How are the histories of Ukraine and Georgia deeply intertwined—and why are these two countries key to understanding Eastern Europe? My name is Volodymyr Yermolenko. I am a Ukrainian philosopher, the chief editor of UkraineWorld, and the president of PEN Ukraine. My guest today is Tornike Gordadze, former Georgian State Minister for Euro-Atlantic Integration. He currently teaches at Sciences Po and the Jacques Delors Institute in Paris. We recorded this conversation in Tbilisi during the vibrant Zeg Festival, where both Tornike and I were participants. The Explaining Ukraine podcast is produced by UkraineWorld, an English-language media outlet about Ukraine, run by Internews Ukraine. You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld. Your support is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also help fund our volunteer trips to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we support both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** Contents: 00:00 – Tornike Gordadze, a former Georgian minister 01:35 – Does the Russian imperialism connect Georgia and Ukraine? 02:53 – Georgians fight for Ukraine. Why? 06:00 – The Russian war methodology in Georgia and Ukraine 08:00 – The NATO Missed Chance: Bucharest Summit 2008 and its consequences 10:10 – How did the West's fear empower Russia? 15:00 – Georgia, Syria, Ukraine: Russia didn't pay any price for the interventions 17:00 – The West was not strong 19:00 – Georgia's Transformation: From Rose Revolution to political decay 20:22 – Why is Russia afraid of the successful democracies next door? 24:04 – Who was Saakashvili? 26:30 – The rise of Georgian Dream - did Russia win? 28:59 – Russian or Belarusian playbook in Georgia 30:57 – Why would Georgia destroy all connections with the West? 33:40 – Why does Orban support the Georgia authorities? 36:15 – Bratislava speech of Macron: Russia is not only a threat to Ukraine but also to Europe 38:30 – Two shocks for Europe 40:16 – The future of the European continent is in danger – Gordadze

Abkhazia stands at a critical juncture, caught between its historical dependence on Russia and the uncertain allure of reconciliation with Georgia. Long overshadowed by Moscow's influence, recent years have seen the territory's population increasingly frustrated with Russia's heavy-handed presence, just as Tbilisi tentatively begins exploring pathways to re-engagement. Could growing anti-Russian sentiment signal a geopolitical realignment in the South Caucasus? Will Abkhazia tilt back toward Georgia, upsetting decades of frozen conflict dynamics? And why, despite mounting tensions and economic costs, does Moscow remain committed to maintaining its grip on this disputed strip of Black Sea coastline? To unpack these questions and understand the future of Abkhazia, we turn to our panel of experts: On the panel this week: - Laura Linderman (Central Asia-Caucasus Institute) - Beka Bajelidze (Institute for War and Peace) - Thomas de Waal (Carnegie Europe) Intro - 00:00 PART I - 03:49 PART II - 30:49 PART III - 1:00:15 Outro - 1:21:46 Follow the show on https://x.com/TheRedLinePod Follow Michael on https://x.com/MikeHilliardAusSupport the show at: https://www.patreon.com/theredlinepodcast Submit Questions and Join the Red Line Discord Server at: https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/discord For more info, please visit: https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of boys have grown up wanting to be Superman but perhaps you grew up wanting to be award-winning journalist Lois Lane? Actor Rachel Brosnahan is known for her Emmy-winning portrayal of Midge Maisel in the TV series, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, her Emmy-nominated performance in House of Cards and her work on Broadway. Now she's playing Clark Kent's love interest, Lois Lane in the upcoming DC Universe film, Superman. She tells Nuala McGovern about the unusual circumstances in which she found out she had the role and the difficulties of working with CGI. A British teenager who is currently held in prison in Georgia says she was 'tortured' into smuggling drugs. Bella Culley who is 19 and from Teesside, has appeared at a Tbilisi court this week. She has pleaded not guilty to charges of possession and trafficking a large amount of illegal drugs. The BBC's Caucasus correspondent Rayhan Demytrie tells Nuala what's been happening. Jenny Evans was a young actress riding high on the success of her first feature film when she was sexually assaulted by someone who was in the public eye. When she later found the courage to report this crime to the police, details of what she had experienced were printed in a tabloid newspaper. Jenny decided to retrain as a journalist to try and figure out how this could have happened. She went on to help expose the abuses of power in the press and police that have become known as the 'phone-hacking scandal'. Nuala speaks to Jenny about her memoir Don't Let it Break You, Honey. To mark the start of the UEFA European Women's Championship Nuala speaks to BBC Sport's Correspondent Katie Gornall live from Switzerland. She's also joined by DJ, author and podcaster Annie Macmanus who was so inspired by the Lionesses Euro's win in 2022 that she decided to take the sport up herself, in her 40's. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Andrea Kidd

Who's Zoomin' Who? To celebrate the exciting launch of Season Eight of Phil's beloved hit Netflix food and travel show Somebody Feed Phil, Phil and David Zoom with wonderful fans of the show from around the world. This season, Phil travels to Amsterdam, Basque Country of Spain, Boston, Tbilisi, Sydney & Adelaide, Las Vegas (with an appearance by Donny Osmond & David!), Manila and Guatemala. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

"I wish I had 640 days to do this trip, not 64." Bali-based Stuart McDonald, founder of Travelfish, is 34 days into an ambitious two-month overland trip across 18 countries from his Bali home to Leeds in the UK. So, why is he doing it? What has he experienced en route? And what have been the finest discoveries of the journey so far? This week, Gary catches up with Stuart in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, to track back across his train and-bus route so far, which has taken him from Bali to Jakarta, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Stuart describes the dramatic natural landscapes viewed from numerous train windows. He also tells compelling stories about his encounters with Chinese backpacking culture, entire mountains clad with solar panels, the lowering of a giant Lenin statue, an under-construction China-Central Asia railway, and the cultured urban delights of Almaty. We preview the anticipated highlights of the rest of the trip, including Tbilisi, Istanbul, Bucharest and Budapest, before a rapid dash to Paris to catch the Eurostar to London - and a connection to the journey's end: Leeds. A remarkable journey, which Stuart describes as "exhausting" and a "gruelling mission", but - overall - the "trip of a lifetime".

We're on the cusp of the 2025 edition of Art Basel—the flagship fair held each June in Basel, Switzerland. More than 200 galleries from around the world gather to present works spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Art Basel is both a bellwether and a battleground. Participation is prestigious—and costly. It's competitive, and it's high-stakes. That's always been true. What's newer is the softening of the art market. Sales are down. Demand is cautious. Buying patterns are shifting. “Uncertainty” was the word last year—and it still is. Much of the focus tends to fall on the top of the market. But what about the emerging tier? The galleries selling works under $250,000 and $100,000? The ones spotting and raising new talent, pushing aesthetics forward? What does a “win” look like for them in this moment? What does growth mean now—and how do they survive in a contracting ecosystem? To unpack these questions, Senior Editor Kate Brown is joined by three dealers whose programs I've followed closely over the years. Their perspectives offer a real-time snapshot of what's at stake. On the podcast with us is Robbie Fitzpatrick, of Fitzpatrick Gallery, a dealer who has operated galleries in Los Angeles and Paris, and who recently decided to take his gallery program nomadic. Robbie also founded Art Basel Social Club in 2022, an annual event that has become a defiant and central alternative during the week in Basel. This year, the edition is bigger than ever and takes place in a formidable location of a former bank in the center of the city. Kate is also joined by Lisa Offermann, founder of the gallery LC Queisser. Lisa opened the gallery in 2018 in Tbilisi, Georgia, and launched a second location in Cologne earlier this year. She's participated in several editions of Art Basel and is part of its newest sector, Premiere, this year. Freddie Powell, founder of Ginny on Frederick, is also on the show—Freddie opened in London in 2020. With a sharp program and quick ascent, the gallery is making its debut at Art Basel this year, in both Basel and in Paris in the fall.

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Faranak Amidi visits three places in Tbilisi, Georgia to find out more about its history and what's behind the current political turmoil in the country. The Parliament building has been the site of the recent protests, where people have been gathering for more than 100 days. The ‘Dezerter bazar' was said to be founded by deserters from the Czar's army, who came there to sell their equipment over 100 years ago. Now it's the biggest farmers market in Tbilisi. The history of the sulphur baths date back to the 5th century and Georgians have been coming here for generations to relax. With Nina Akhmeteli, Rayhan Demytrie and Maka Dzneladze. Presented by Faranak Amidi Produced by Hannah Dean and Caroline Ferguson(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)