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    Global News Podcast
    BBC meets Venezuela earthquake survivors

    Global News Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 28:52


    In Venezuela, rescue teams are searching through collapsed buildings for survivors after last week's devastating earthquakes, with international help now reaching some of the worst-hit areas. The BBC hears from people who have been left with nothing, as thousands sleep outdoors or in makeshift shelters. Also: Israel's recognition of the mass killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire as genocide prompts a furious reaction from Turkey. Gazans try to rebuild lives and livelihoods, despite much of the Palestinian territory still lying in ruins. Uganda's biggest independent media group is ordered to close, raising fears over press freedom. Eleven people die in a plane crash in eastern France. A journalist investigates the Nigerian cybercrime network behind a romance scam that targeted his mother. Canada reaches the last 16 of the men's football World Cup after a dramatic win against South Africa. The Large Hadron Collider - the world's most powerful particle accelerator - shuts down for a four-year upgrade. And a vigilante nicknamed Mexico's Batman goes viral after catching alleged motorcycle thieves.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: BBC correspondent Will Grant at a baseball stadium in Venezuela where displaced families have come to shelter after the earthquakes Credit: BBC

    The Atheist Experience
    The Atheist Experience 30.26 with The Cross Examiner and Godless Engineer

    The Atheist Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 167:53 Transcription Available


    In today's episode of the Atheist Experience, The Cross Examiner and Godless Engineer dissect the dangerous rise of Christian nationalism! From state-sanctioned violence in Uganda to the dismantling of secular education in Texas, the hosts expose the consequences of codifying dogma into law. Can a society remain free when its legal boundaries are dictated by ancient scriptures instead of objective human rights?Tom in MI uses dreams and feelings of love as proof of a higher power. Godless Engineer defines love as a chemical process, while hosts critique why stories fail as data. Can we trust internal experiences when our biology is fallible?Gannon in CA claims Noah's Ark proves the Bible. The hosts challenge his fixation on labels while debunking fraudulent archaeological claims about rock formations. If your evidence is a misidentified rock, what remains of your belief?Muhammad in India argues for Divine Command Theory, claiming child rape is "good" if God commands it. The hosts are stunned by this rejection of decency for religious consistency. How can a moral system be respected if it allows atrocities?Joel in CA believes in God because he "sees" the devil with his eyes closed. The hosts dismantle the design argument using stellar evolution and planetary formation. Can internal visions serve as a reliable yardstick for external reality?Will in Canada defends biblical slavery by calling God a "political gradualist." Hosts point out God made absolute laws for diet and sex but not for owning humans. Why would a perfect deity require centuries to condemn human ownership?Aeve Morningstar in Canada applies a feminist lens to theology, questioning if Mary's impregnation was sexual assault. Hosts debate legal definitions of battery and the harm of divine voyeurism. Is the biblical relationship with God inherently coercive?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.

    The Documentary Podcast
    Witnessing the 'Hand of God'

    The Documentary Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 26:38


    Every World Cup has its stand‑out personalities and talking points. This year, fans have been as delighted by Lionel Messi's performance in the tournament, his sixth World Cup, and by the stand‑out style of DR Congo superfan Lumumba Vea, as they have been sometimes baffled by hydration breaks. But only a handful of moments are remembered throughout the decades. In 1986 in Mexico City, Diego Maradona scored two goals for Argentina in a match against England that will never be forgotten. World Service News editor Lourdes Heredia, it turns out, was there and witnessed what Maradona would go on to call his 'Hand of God' goal. A few weeks ago in Afghanistan, in the western city of Herat, people took to the streets in a rare protest after local Taliban government officials reportedly began arresting women perceived to be “improperly wearing the hijab." Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, women's rights have been restricted more and more. Women are no longer allowed to go to secondary school or university, beauty parlours have been banned, travel restrictions have been put in place dictating how far women can travel from home, and women have been ordered not to speak when out in public. Mahjooba Nowrouzi and Mamoon Durrani of BBC Afghan have been reporting on these protests and looking into Taliban leadership.The Fifth Floor is at the heart of global storytelling on the BBC World Service, bringing you the best stories from journalists in the BBC's 43 language services. We're here to help you make sense of the stories making headlines around the world; to excite your curiosity and to get to grips with the facts. Recent episodes have investigated Russia's youth armies and how they make soldiers of Ukrainian children; featured the BBC team who were the first journalists to the site of the Nigerian school kidnappings and reflected the effects of internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda and India. If you want to know more about Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and the legacy of Hugo Chavez; or how Vladimir Putin's network of deep cover spies operates; or why Donald Trump signed an executive order granting white South Africans asylum in the US, we have all those stories and more.Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Laura Thomas and Caroline Ferguson (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

    Reformed Forum
    Heaven Opened: Biblical Theology in the Gospels and Acts with Adam York

    Reformed Forum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 54:37


    In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey welcomes Adam York and Randy Lee back to the Reformed Forum classroom for the second part of a conversation on global theological education and OPC foreign missions. Whereas the previous discussion focused especially on Uganda and faith-centered finance, this episode turns to York's recent teaching trip to Ethiopia and the biblical-theological material he taught on the Gospels and Acts. The conversation traces major themes from John 1:51 and Jacob's ladder to Matthew's genealogy, Jesus as true Israel, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables of the kingdom, Peter's confession, Matthew 24–25, the Great Commission, and the book of Acts. Along the way, York shows how the hope of heaven opened in Christ, the end of exile, the gift of the Spirit, and the church's missionary calling all belong together in the unfolding work of the risen and ascended Lord. Participants Camden BuceyAdam YorkRandy Lee Resources mentioned Hope Orthodox Presbyterian ChurchOPC Foreign MissionsOPC Short-Term MissionsReformed Academy

    Sandman Stories Presents
    EP 342: Uganda- Musoke The Moon-Boy (Baskerville)

    Sandman Stories Presents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 14:48


    #moon #punshment #safetyIn this story, a woman tries to protect her fruit, but instead almost loses her son. Luckily, the moon is there to protect him.Source: The flame tree and other folk-lore stories from Ugandaby Baskerville, Rosetta Gage (Harvey)Narrator: Dustin SteichmannSound Effects: Crickets and rain by Dustin SteichmannMusic: IKOCE TETYANG GROUP PRESENTERSPodcast Shoutout: That's What They SayListener Shoutout: Leeuwarden, NetherlandsPhoto Credit: "Bucket, Uganda" by Rod Waddington is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

    His Heartbeat with Sue Corl
    #250 A Young Woman Doing An Amazing Mission

    His Heartbeat with Sue Corl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 37:57


    When Simone Puccinelli was a sophomore in college, she received a God-appointed email. The email detailed the serious financial issues faced by a school in Nakaseke, Uganda. If the school could not raise $500 for rent on their school +building, the students would be sent away without an education.Simone decided that she could try to raise the money, and through the help of family and friends was able to do so. She also had a desire to visit Uganda to see where the money was being sent.After founding Simone's Kids in 2010, Simone Puccinelli determined the biggest need in the Nakaseke community was a place for orphans and vulnerable children to receive a quality education. In 2010, The Primary School was being run out of dilapidated war-torn buildings. It was not a safe or effective learning environment. In 2011, Simone's Kids kicked off their “Building a School” project. Over the next three years, Simone's Kids was able to purchase land, acquire legal status with the Ugandan government, and construct a new facility. The new Primary School boasted ten classrooms, a large office, bathrooms, and a kitchen.To support Simone's Kids, check out their website here.SUPPORT His Heartbeat through Crown of Beauty Internationalhttps://www.crownofbeautyinternational.com/donateCONNECT with His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramEmail: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comConnect with Sue Corl's Instagram//Facebook// WebsitePurchase Sue's Transformational Bible Studies and Devotionals on Amazon!Sue Corl's best-selling books: Crown of Beauty Bible Study, Broken But UndefeatedCrown of Beauty International: EMPOWERING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD WITH GOD'S TRUTH!

    The Common Good Podcast
    Ending Fatherlessness with Jeff Ford

    The Common Good Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 11:10


    Jeff Ford leads Man Up and Go, an organization dedicated to ending fatherlessness by championing healthy biblical masculinity — and his story starts with an adoption class he and his wife wandered into back in 2010. That decision led to adopting two kids from Ethiopia and China, a mission trip to Uganda that changed his life, and eventually a full-time calling to disciple men toward what he calls being a "Patros" — an ancient word meaning father, rooted in Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 4:15 about spiritual fathers who pass on wisdom to the next generation. Brian From talks with his old Wheaton College dormmate about his new book, The Way of the Patros, 74 short, three-minute chapters built for the average guy in any town to grow as a man of faith a few minutes at a time. Jeff doesn't shy away from hard data either — citing a stat that the average man has less than one close friend — and makes the case that healthy masculinity requires real vulnerability, brotherhood, and putting faith into action, not just talk. Learn more at manupandgo.org and patros.us, and find The Way of the Patros on Amazon, available for presale through July 28.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Africa Today
    Deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa

    Africa Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 22:59


    Police in South Africa have assured the safety of migrants and local businesses as civic organisations including the March and March anti-migrant group intensify calls for foreigners to leave. This precedes heightened tensions towards a June 30 deadline declared by the groups for migrants to leave the country. Meanwhile in Kuwait, the fate of domestic workers mainly from some African countries remains unknown as authorities introduce new labour laws preventing the recruitment of domestic staff from over twenty countries including Kenya, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers:  Ayuba Iliya Technical Producer:  Herbert Masua Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

    The WorldView in 5 Minutes
    Witchcraft-themed shows on the rise; Brazilian homeschoolers sentenced to prison; Franklin Graham: Ebola outbreak in Congo much worse

    The WorldView in 5 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026


    It's Tuesday, June 23rd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed Pray for Leah Sharibu's release in Nigeria Eight years after 14-year-old Leah Sharibu was kidnapped by Islamic extremists, along with 109 others from a girls' school in Nigeria's Yobe State on February 19, 2018, she is the only remaining captive. Evangelical Focus reports that Leah, now age 22, refused her captors' demands to deny Christ and convert to Islam in order to be released after the attack by Islamic State West Africa Province on the Government Girls' Science and Technical College in Dapchi. Most of the other kidnapped girls have been released, with some dying in captivity. Leah's parents, Nathan and Rebecca Sharibu, said that she has chosen to remain true to Christ at great cost. In their words: “For this courage, she has endured unimaginable hardship in the wilderness. Reports from those who escaped speak of forced marriage, repeated trauma, childbirths in captivity, and the constant shadow of sexual violence used as a weapon of war and control.” Please pray for Leah's freedom from captivity. Brazilian homeschoolers sentenced to 50 days in prison Brazilian parents Audato and Ieda Denardi have been sentenced to 50 days in prison for homeschooling their daughters. The Christian parents were convicted of “intellectual neglect” because the judge said their program failed to include lessons on “gender and sex education” and “tolerance and diversity.”  The Denardis are appealing their case to a higher court. The mother told Alliance Defending Freedom, “As a mother, I cannot conceive a more dictatorial state than the one that wants me in jail because I chose to exercise my right to direct the education and upbringing of my daughters.”  Over 70,000 children are being homeschooled in Brazil today.  Trump-endorsed Columbian conservative wins presidency Colombian right-wing politician Abelardo de la Espriella won the Columbian presidential runoff on Sunday. He garnered 49.6% of the vote compared to leftist Iván Cepeda who took 48.7% of the vote.  De la Espriella was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump and promised to take his country in a more conservative direction.  Connecticut liberals require homeschoolers to seek state permission The state of Connecticut is doing its part to keep parents from teaching their own children. The Connecticut Legislature passed House Bill 5468, a bill requiring parents to receive permission from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families in order to homeschool. Regrettably, Democrat Governor Ned Lamont signed the restrictive bill into law.  Attorney Kevin Boden of the Home School Legal Defense Association said, “This profound shift transforms Connecticut from a state where parents had significant freedom to the only state that imposes mandatory background checks on fit parents before they can teach their own children in their own home. By requiring every parent to be pre-screened before they can begin homeschooling, it ceases to acknowledge parents as trusted actors and instead casts them as risks to be managed.”  American farmers in trouble American agriculture is in crisis. Since 2020, the United States has lost almost 150,000 farms and 21 million acres.  Bankruptcies were up 50% year-to-year between 2024 and 2025, according to the State of the American Farmer Report, 2026. Only about half of farmers expect to be profitable this year. And 60% of farmers believe that farming as we know it today will cease to exist without a course correction.  Plus, the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low -- roughly one-quarter cow per person today vs. one-half a cow per person 40 years ago. Deuteronomy 28:1-4 reminds us of God's blessings upon nations:  “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the Earth.   “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God: ‘Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country. Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground, and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle, and the offspring of your flocks.'” Franklin Graham: Ebola outbreak in Congo much worse Evangelist Franklin Graham is calling for prayers as the most recent Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  The first symptoms are usually fever, sore throat, muscle pain, and headaches. These are usually followed by vomiting, diarrhea, and renal dysfunction, at which point some people begin to bleed both internally and externally. Outbreaks of the disease have had a mortality rate of between 25% and 90%, averaging 50%. According to Graham, “We believe the Ebola outbreak is much worse than we initially thought. We think it's spread much more because it went undetected for several weeks, and it's very difficult.” Graham added, “We need prayer. Our 70 staff members, they're there for a month or so and then [we] rotate them out and then they get a new team in. This is complicated because the borders are closed between [Congo] and Uganda. If you come back into the United States from [Congo], you could be quarantined and so forth. It's not easy. … We just ask people to pray and that God would continue to guide and direct us.”  Fewer women are attending church Women are leaving the Christian church.  Barna.com reports the largest gender gap in recorded history — with only 36% of women attending church compared to 43% of men. The gender gap at the beginning of the 21st century was 50% women attending and only 37% of men. The reversal dates back to 2018. Married dads now lead the charge with 41% attending church in the last week. By contrast, only 30% of married moms attended church in the last week and only 24% of single moms. Witchcraft-themed shows on the rise And finally, NARRATOR: “Once the world was full of wonders, but it belongs to humans now. We have all but disappeared: demons, vampires, and witches hiding in plain sight.” Witchcraft is dominating in the media today — with at least 20 witchcraft-themed shows emerging in the 2020s, and over 50 shows that incorporate occasional witchcraft themes. Examples include: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the Charmed reboot, A Discovery of Witches, Mayfair Witches, Agatha All Along, The Owl House, Fate: The Winx Saga, The Worst Witch, The Bureau of Magical Things, Motherland: Fort Salem, and The Witcher. Witchcraft communes and retreats are on the rise, reports The Guardian.  Women are seeking more avenues for power in the rising age of what they call “patriarchy.” Deuteronomy 18:10-12 warns, “There shall not be found among you any one that makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that uses divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, June 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

    Y’s Guys Podcast
    Collin & Hannah Chandler | NBA Buzz | John Wilson | Luana Rowe | Bronson Kaufusi | Re-Lyte Athlete

    Y’s Guys Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 120:43


    visit: https://www.ysguys.comDave McCann and Blaine Fowler returned to the Y's Guys studio after the show's first-ever remote broadcast at the Redmond Farm Store. The June 22 show featured BYU basketball newcomers Collin and Hannah Chandler, John Wilson from Succeed in School and BYU Pathway Worldwide, BYU Super Fan Luana Rowe, and former BYU and NFL defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi.The show opened with BYU football recruiting updates following one of the biggest official visit weekends of the year. Dave and Blaine highlighted several top recruits and commitments, including Jeremiah Williams, Bodie Sparrow, Yuhila Wolfgramm, Brody Rudnick, Titan Dijon, Ryan Wooten Jr., Jackson Rex, Ezranel Sanavi, and Kamoni Adams. They also discussed Brett McMurphy ranking Kalani Sitake as the top coach in the Big 12 and previewed Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas.BYU basketball was another major focus with the NBA Draft beginning the next night. Dave and Blaine discussed AJ Dybantsa's chance to become the first No. 1 NBA Draft pick in BYU history and Richie Saunders' rising draft stock despite his injury. They also promoted the Ephraim Hope Mission auction items signed by AJ and Richie, with proceeds supporting education for children in Uganda.Collin Chandler and his wife, Hannah, joined the show to share their story, from knowing each other in elementary school to returning home to Utah after Collin's time at Kentucky. Collin talked about his original BYU commitment, his mission in England, the decision to follow Mark Pope to Kentucky, and what ultimately brought him back to BYU. Hannah discussed supporting Collin through college basketball, marriage, and the transfer decision. Together, they shared how prayer, family, and friendship shaped their journey.Taylor Lovell was named the Redmond Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after winning the NCAA national championship in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Taylor became BYU's fourth women's steeplechase national champion in six years, reinforcing BYU's growing reputation as “Steeplechase U.”John Wilson joined the show to discuss Succeed in School, a Church educational program connected to BYU Pathway Worldwide. John explained how the program helps youth around the world prepare for higher education, build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and deepen faith in Jesus Christ. He shared stories from Ghana and Utah showing how Church education can bless young people both globally and locally.BYU Super Fan Luana Rowe, who turns 90 this year, joined the show in person to share decades of Cougar memories. Luana talked about attending BYU beginning in 1954, watching the football stadium grow from 5,000 seats to LaVell Edwards Stadium, her memories of Ty Detmer and the Miami win, her love for Jimmer Fredette, and her experience on the BYU cruise.Bronson Kaufusi closed the guest lineup by previewing Charity of Champions, a flag football event bringing more than 40 current and former NFL players to Utah to support local charities. Bronson also discussed helping former players stay connected after football, BYU's defensive identity under Kelly Poppinga, and why Kalani Sitake's family-centered culture continues to resonate with recruits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Derek Hunter Podcast
    Iran, Broken Windows, and Mamdani's Slave Plantation

    The Derek Hunter Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 57:47


    Dean Karayanis, former Rush Limbaugh staffer and New York Sun columnist, steps in for Monday's edition of the Derek Hunter Podcast to dissect a wild week in political media, cutting through the mainstream talking points to examine what the political establishment is trying to hide. In this episode, Dean breaks down: Rahm Emanuel & The Democratic Culture War: A look at Emanuel's viral clip warning Democrats that focusing on advocacy over classroom excellence has driven reading and math scores to a 30-year low. Dean analyzes the shifting politics around Title IX and why both parties are switching scripts. The Socialization of the Left: With polling data showing two-thirds of Democrats view socialism favorably over capitalism, Dean tackles Bernie Sanders' radical agenda, Doug Schoen's warnings about far-left takeovers, and how the media scrubs the brand with the word "democratic." Oregon's Drug Policy Pivot: Dissecting the celebrated 40% drop in Oregon overdose deaths under Governor Kotek, revealing how the victory lap hides a quiet backtrack from disastrous full decriminalization. Media Absurdity in Oakland: Highlighting a local news report framing a drop in car break-ins as a "mixed outcome" because auto glass repair shops are losing money. The Trump-Iran MOU: Analyzing the unfolding strategy behind Donald Trump's proposed Iran agreement. Dean breaks down the DC reactions from J.D. Vance, Ted Cruz, and Bernie Moreno, contrasting Washington's lens with Trump's real estate-style negotiation tactics. An AI Parody: Dean shares a custom AI bit of Donald Trump reacting to the passing of ALF actress Anne Schedeen, who played the mother on the sitcom. Hypocrisy on Juneteenth: New York's leftist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, criticizes America by marking Juneteenth. Because his goal is to trash America's present by using the past, he chooses not to mention that it's the day Republicans forced Democrats to free their slaves at the point of the gun — and the fact that his native Uganda, where the mayor owns a 2-acre plantation house — is home to 190,00 slaves that the rich, privileged Mamdani says not a word about ever.

    Inside Scoop Live!
    THE SUPER SEEDERS by Miles Hillmann

    Inside Scoop Live!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 41:16


    The Super Seeders is based on first-hand accounts from the scientists, breeders, and curators who have built the seven pillars of today's plant genetics revolution. It begins with the guardians of global gene banks, conserving the rare and diverse crop genes that form agriculture's safety net. From these collections, plant geneticists are now unlocking hidden traits with fast-moving genome technologies, transforming the possibilities of crop improvement. International research centres and the groundbreaking Plant Treaty have opened the floodgates for the free exchange of genetic material, enabling a new wave of discovery. Crop breeders are translating these breakthroughs into reality, delivering drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and higher-yielding varieties for farmers. The book raises a pressing question: will this revolution reach the 70 percent of Africans who still depend on subsistence farming? The answer will shape not only the future of food in Africa, but the future of food security worldwide. A story of ingenuity and urgency, The Super Seeders captures the hopes and challenges of the women and men driving a genetic transformation of agriculture—and the farmers whose lives depend on its success. TOPICS OF CONVERSATION What inspired Miles to write the book and why plant genetics matters to him personally The seven foundational pillars that are driving the current plant genetics revolution Norman Borlaug and M.S. Swaminathan—what each accomplished and why they matter The costs and benefits of the Green Revolution How genomics and gene editing are collapsing breeding timelines Resistance to GMO and gene editing in Europe, China, and parts of Africa Climate change as the primary driver behind current breeding priorities, especially drought resistance What happens when the food system fails—historical examples from 1973, 2008, and 2022 What Miles is watching next—gene editing acceptance and the renegotiation of the International Plant Treaty ABOUT THE AUTHOR Miles Hillmann is a lifelong entrepreneur with a career that bridges scientific curiosity and hands-on innovation. From his early work at the Kabanyolo Agricultural Research Station in Uganda during Idi Amin's fall, to experiencing food shortage and famine in the Ethiopian Central Highlands. His work encompassed everything from agricultural development, to building flash flood irrigation food-for-work sytems. The importance of food security was indelibly imprinted on his mind. His first company developed processes for food industry materials. Concurrently he pioneered real-time organic material analysis. He then created one of the UK's major pollution control companies supplying specialist materials to companies in Europe, Nigeria and the Middle East. This led him to establish companies in e-commerce, accredited pollution control training and flood control. Throughout he maintained an interest in agricultural science — especially the potential of genetic advances. Learn more about Miles Hillmann and his work at https://superseeders.co.uk/ Grab a copy of The Super Seeders here: https://amzn.to/4xEVtqG

    The Ugandan Boy Talk Show
    A Pass Opens Up About His Evolution, Music Journey & The Making Of “Miracles” Album

    The Ugandan Boy Talk Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 89:23


    In this episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, we sit down with Ugandan artist A Pass (Alexander Bagonza) for an exclusive deep dive into his album “Miracles.”From his early journey as Bagonza, becoming A Pass, and now creating Miracles, A Pass breaks down the inspiration, lyrics, production, and stories behind each song.We discuss tracks including:

    The Documentary Podcast
    Everest tourism's toll on Sherpas

    The Documentary Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 26:37


    At the beginning of June a clean-up crew on Mount Everest were clearing abandoned tents and rubbish, when they saw a man in the distance, completely alone, sliding down the mountain towards base camp. The man was Hilary Dawa Sherpa. He had been missing for 6 days and his family, convinced that he had died, had already started doing last rites for him. Nearly every person who climbs Mount Everest depends on a member of the Sherpa community to guide them up the mountain, carry belongings and set up camps. So why was HIlary Dawa Sherpa left behind? Kamal Pariyar of BBC Nepali spoke to Hilary Dawa Sherpa about his miraculous survival. BBC World Service Global Environment correspondent Navin Singh Khadka is also from Nepal and has reported on many issues to do with tourism on Mount Everest. In May, in a town north-western Peru, a group of Catholic priests knelt and publicly asked forgiveness from descendants of the indigenous Tallàn community. The scene, captured on video, shows a group of priests in robes addressing the representatives of the community before stepping down to be among them and kneeling. Isabel Caro from BBC Mundo tells the story of the struggle behind this gesture. The Fifth Floor is at the heart of global storytelling on the BBC World Service, bringing you the best stories from journalists in the BBC's 43 language services. We're here to help you make sense of the stories making headlines around the world; to excite your curiosity and to get to grips with the facts. Recent episodes have investigated Russia's youth armies and how they make soldiers of Ukrainian children; featured the BBC team who were the first journalists to the site of the Nigerian school kidnappings and reflected the effects of internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda and India. If you want to know more about Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and the legacy of Hugo Chavez; or how Vladimir Putin's network of deep cover spies operates; or why Donald Trump signed an executive order granting white South Africans asylum in the US, we have all those stories and more.Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Laura Thomas and Caroline Ferguson (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich)

    From Our Own Correspondent Podcast
    Trump, the G7, and the Iran deal

    From Our Own Correspondent Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 28:37


    Kate Adie introduces stories on the G7 summit and Donald Trump's Iran deal, the ongoing Ebola crisis in DRC, Peru's knife-edge elections, South Korea's feminist literary circles, and Ghana's world cup dreams.President Donald Trump once again dominated the agenda at the latest G7 summit in France, as he presented his prospective peace deal with Iran, and agreed to continued support for Ukraine. James Waterhouse was in Evian-les-Bains where he watched as leaders scrambled to keep up with the President's evolving agenda.Health clinics in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling to bring the latest Ebola virus outbreak under control. The head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control warned this week that the current spread of the virus – which is also affecting Uganda - could be the worst ever. Anne Soy has been in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak.Peru recently held its second round of voting in a knife-edge presidential election which has pitted two very different candidates against each other – the right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sanchez. Ione Wells has been speaking to voters in Lima.The women of South Korea have experienced an anti-feminist backlash in recent years, following the MeToo movement's breakthrough in 2016. One of the responses has been a rise in book clubs and writing rooms for women, offering a space to gather and talk freely. Leehyun Choi reports from Seoul.And England take on Ghana in the World Cup next Tuesday - one of ten African countries playing in this year's tournament. Sara Wheeler has been in Jamestown where she heard more about football's cherished place in Ghanaian life.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill and Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

    This Week in Virology
    TWiV 1332: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

    This Week in Virology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 54:29


    In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello express concern  about vaccine policy and ACIP, scaling back of the CDC's role in global public health, shingles vaccine and dementia, new screwworm cases, the Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda and where the hantavirus outbreak began, before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the measles outbreak, recent statistics on RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, Virgina outbreak of measles, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, how more people were negatively impacted by influenza than COVID, discontinuing contact precautions for COVID, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Today we filed a motion asking the First Circuit to expedite our appeal of the district court's order in the AAP lawsuit that left ACIP—the nation's vaccine advisory committee—without a quorum (X) CDC advisers drop decades-old universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation, suggest blood testing after 1 dose (CIDRAP) HHS asks for expedited appeal of court ruling on US vaccine policy (CIDRAP) New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.'s Work on Diseases Abroad (NY Times) Zoster Vaccination and Dementia: Interpreting the Signal and Testing the Mechanisms (CID) Safety and Immunogenicity of 1 or 2 Additional Doses of the Adjuvanted Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Administered 5–6 Years After Primary Vaccination in Adults ≥50 Years (OFID) Dashboard SCREWWORM.Gov (USDA: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response (CDC Newroom) Head-to-head comparison suggests flu was much more likely to lead to hospitalization than COVID last winter (CIDRAP) FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Generic Over-the-Counter Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats (FDA) Fact Sheet: Emergency Use Authorization of Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for New World Screwworm (NWS) (FDA) Ebola dashboard (ebola.fyi)  EBOLA:The Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026 (WHO) Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak Democratic Republic of the Congo (WHO: Democratic Republic of Congo) Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation (CDC:Ebola) Big Ebola outbreak puts spotlight on little known virus (Science) Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo (Reuters) Ebola outbreak in DR Congo expands into large displacement camp (CIDRAP) Congo Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says (Reuters) Advocacy groups are urging the release of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 and any other requested investigational therapeutics (Citizen.org) Hantavirus dashboard (Hantavirus.up Hantavirus on board with Prof. Vincent Racaniello (microbeTV) How did the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak start? 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    Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small
    Adventure Travel with Daan Oxener - Home of Friends Guesthouse & Community Experiences Uganda

    Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 57:33 Transcription Available


    Guest BioDaan Oxener is the co-founder of Home of Friends Guesthouse & Community Experiences Uganda, a community-rooted guesthouse and adventure travel hub based in Kapchorwa on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Originally from the Netherlands, Daan's path to Uganda began with an early fascination for Africa, later deepened through travel, social entrepreneurship, youth development, and sport.Over the past seven years, Daan has worked alongside local guides, athletes, families, and community members to shape immersive travel experiences that reflect the strengths of the Mount Elgon highlands. Through Home of Friends, he helps visitors connect with the region through hiking, biking, trail running, cultural exchange, and locally led adventures that support long-term opportunities for guides, youth, women, and local families.Show SummaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Daan Oxener, co-founder of Home of Friends Guesthouse & Community Experiences Uganda. Based in the highlands of eastern Uganda, Daan shares how Home of Friends has grown into more than a place to stay. It is a meeting point for travelers, runners, guides, families, and community members who want to experience the Mount Elgon region in a deeper and more personal way.Daan talks about the unique appeal of Kapchorwa, a mountain town known for its high-altitude running culture, welcoming communities, waterfalls, remote trails, and strong traditions. It is also the home to world champion runners such as Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo. He explains how travelers can experience the area through multi-day treks, cultural encounters, running experiences, biking, and visits with local families who share skills such as bamboo basket weaving, farming, and honey wine making.The conversation also follows Daan's personal journey from the Netherlands to Uganda, including his early interest in Africa, his background in business and human resources, and the decision to leave a corporate path in search of more meaningful work. Along the way, Jason and Daan explore what it takes to build a community-based tourism enterprise in a rural setting, the importance of slowing down, and why the future of adventure travel in eastern Uganda is rooted in relationships, patience, and local strengths. Big World Made Small guest features are invitation-only and selected based on story, experience, and fit with the show. Some guests support the show through paid production features, cross-promotion, referrals, or other partnerships. This helps keep the show free of third-party ads and interruptions while keeping the focus on real, story-driven conversations.Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

    Judaism Unbound
    Episode 540: AJWS and Global Responsibility

    Judaism Unbound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 69:56


    This conversation explores how American Jewish World Service understands global justice as an expression of human dignity, solidarity, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to live a full and flourishing life. Through stories from Uganda, Kenya, and beyond, Joannine Nanyange describes how AJWS partners with grassroots movements fighting for LGBTQ rights, health access, democracy, and human rights, emphasizing accompaniment rather than charity and agency rather than dependency. Elizabeth Richman connects that work to Jewish teachings about responsibility, arguing that Judaism calls people to expand their circle of concern beyond themselves and to take action when confronted with injustice. In a deeply interconnected world, the struggles of distant communities are never truly distant, and hope is sustained through relationships, shared responsibility, and the collective work of building a more just future. American Jewish World Service (AJWS)is the leading Jewish organization working to fight poverty and defend human rights in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. We respond to pressing global issues—from humanitarian disasters, authoritarianism and the climate crisis, to the persecution of women and minorities—by supporting hundreds of social change organizations on three continents and advocating for U.S. and international policies protecting human rights. Our supporters are primarily members of the Jewish community, but our work helps people of all religions, races and ethnicities. With Jewish values and a global reach, AJWS is making a difference in millions of lives and building a more just and equitable world for all.   Joaninne Nanyange (she/they) is an attorney with over 13 years of leadership experience in the field of sexual health and rights. Her legal background spans grassroots legal advocacy to global grantmaking, giving her a unique perspective on the needs of the movements AJWS supports. As the Director of AJWS's Sexual Health and Rights team, Joaninne leads a portfolio of seven countries, supporting grassroots movements advancing the rights of women, girls and LGBTQI+ communities. She is also widely recognized as a trusted thought leader in the African sexual health and rights landscape. Rabbi Elizabeth Richman (she/her) leads AJWS's Jewish Engagement team, working with American Jewish clergy, community leaders, and institutions to advance AJWS's mission. Before coming to AJWS, she spent 13 years in executive leadership at Jews United for Justice (JUFJ). Ordained at JTS, Elizabeth is actively involved in the work of the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable and is a senior fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute. She currently serves on the steering committee of Interfaith Power & Light (DC.MD.NoVa) and previously served as co-chair of the DC Jobs with Justice board and as a member of the Interfaith Worker Justice board. She has also served on the Rabbinical Assembly's Social Action Commission, the Resolutions Committee, and the Rabbinic Career Development Commission. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

    Reformed Forum
    Global Theological Education and Faith-Centered Finance with Randy Lee and Adam York

    Reformed Forum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 54:56


    In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey welcomes Randy Lee and Adam York from Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, Illinois, to discuss recent teaching trips connected with OPC foreign missions in Uganda and Ethiopia. Lee, a ruling elder, reflects on teaching personal finance at Knox School of Theology in Uganda, while York, pastor of Hope OPC, describes his work teaching and training pastors in Ethiopia. The conversation explores the global need for theological education, Reformed Academy's role in serving the church worldwide, and the biblical doctrine of stewardship. The discussion turns especially to faith-centered finance: why money must be brought under the lordship of Christ, how Scripture and the Reformed confessions shape our view of possessions, how prosperity theology distorts Christian hope, and why work, generosity, contentment, and vocation all belong to faithful stewardship before God. Participants Camden BuceyRandy LeeAdam York Resources mentioned Reformed AcademyOPC Foreign MissionsOPC Short-Term MissionsRon Blue Institute

    Reformed Forum
    Global Theological Education and Faith-Centered Finance with Randy Lee and Adam York

    Reformed Forum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 54:57


    In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey welcomes Randy Lee and Adam York from Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, Illinois, to discuss recent teaching trips connected with OPC foreign missions in Uganda and Ethiopia. Lee, a ruling elder, reflects on teaching personal finance at Knox School of Theology in Uganda, while York, pastor of Hope OPC, describes his work teaching and training pastors in Ethiopia. The conversation explores the global need for theological education, Reformed Academy's role in serving the church worldwide, and the biblical doctrine of stewardship. The discussion turns especially to Biblical principles of finance: why money must be brought under the lordship of Christ, how Scripture and the Reformed confessions shape our view of possessions, how prosperity theology distorts Christian hope, and why work, generosity, contentment, and vocation all belong to faithful stewardship before God. Watch on YouTube Chapters 0:00 Introduction from the Reformed Academy classroom 0:39 Global theological education, Uganda, and Ethiopia 1:21 Prayer for Peter Stafford and missionary medical work 3:21 Reformed Academy and the global need for theological education 5:09 Randy Lee's call to teach personal finance in Uganda 6:24 Adam York's trip to Ethiopia 7:28 OPC foreign missions and theological training 10:58 Preparing to teach faith-centered finance 13:25 Randy's business background 15:26 Biblical and practical resources for finance 18:21 Teaching finance and stewardship in the church 21:42 Stewardship beyond money 26:13 Reformed confessions and finance 29:11 Manifesting, prosperity theology, and biblical worldview 36:45 Five uses of money 40:14 Cultural differences and family obligations in Uganda 44:16 Need, want, generosity, and work 49:37 Lessons learned in Uganda 52:24 Opportunities to serve in foreign missions 53:47 Closing resources and Reformed Forum updates Resources mentioned Reformed Academy OPC Foreign Missions OPC Short-Term Missions Ron Blue Institute Participants: Adam York, Camden Bucey, Randy Lee

    IFN OnAir
    Uganda structures debut Sukuk to keep debt figures clean

    IFN OnAir

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 46:37


    In this episode, Aminah Farid speaks with officials from the Ugandan government and financial regulators on how Uganda is structuring its debut sovereign Sukuk to manage debt sustainability, the progress of the Standard Gauge Railway project and the role of Islamic finance in broadening the country's infrastructure financing mix.

    Lux Digital Church
    The Sin We All Commit But Call "Normal"

    Lux Digital Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 36:22


    We live in a tier-list culture conditioned to favor clout, success, and status while overlooking everyone else. But what if playing favorites directly contradicts the heart of God? In this episode of The Tempering (Season 2 of our Year of the Forge: Mind of the Maker), Pastor Dalton digs into James 2:1–13 to confront the destructive trap of partiality. Using our Inductive Bible Study blueprint—Observation, Interpretation, and Application—he unpacks James' vivid illustration of the rich and poor man to expose the hidden biases in our own hearts. If you're ready to break out of the cultural ranking trap and view your community through the lens of radical mercy, this study is your practical guide.**********

    rabble radio
    From the rabble archives: Choose activism

    rabble radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 29:48


    This summer, we're sharing re-released episodes of rabble radio from our archives as we mark 25 years of rabble.ca. New interviews will return in September.  This week's re-released episode takes us back to November 2009 with a segment from episode 94 of rabble radio. In this archival feature, we revisit a conversation originally broadcast by Red Eye—the long-running progressive podcast that was a staple of rabble's podcast network. The interview features David Eby, then, the executive director of the BC Civil Liberties Association and now the premier of British Columbia, discussing the province's controversial plans to displace Vancouver's unhoused population ahead of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. As Vancouver takes the global stage once again, this time for the FIFA World Cup, looking back at Eby's sharp critiques of state displacement feels incredibly informative—and perhaps a little hypocritical. We also look back at a vital conversation for Pride Month. Meagan Perry speaks with Arthur Kisenyi about the legislative landscape for queer people in Uganda. Unfortunately, in the years since this interview first aired, Uganda has passed even harsher laws, making it one of the most dangerous places in the world to be queer. It's a reminder of how much is at stake, and how the fight for global queer liberation continues.

    Africa Today
    DRC Ebola: stories from the frontline

    Africa Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 22:59


    In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola outbreak continues to challenge communities, there is still reason for hope. Despite fear, violence and mistrust, many patients are surviving and recovering from the disease. In areas where treatment centres have been attacked and health workers threatened, every recovery offers a much-needed boost to families and communities struggling with the outbreak. We hear from the BBC's Anne Soy who travelled to the DRC and has been following response teams in hotspots including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu. Also, we explain how Uganda's cryptocurrency ban has created an illegal network of digital transactions. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Godwin Asediba and Bella Twine Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

    50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast
    Legally Green: The Climate Defenders

    50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 36:17


    In this episode of 50 Shades of Green Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran speak with Betsy Apple, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef). Betsy — a longtime human-rights lawyer who has worked across Africa, Asia and beyond — explains why legal protection for climate defenders is now essential, how CliDef operates in difficult and dangerous environments, and what ordinary listeners can do to help.What we cover:Why climate defense is a human-rights issue: Betsy frames climate work as inseparable from human wellbeing — whether defenders are villagers, park rangers, journalists, teachers or scientists — and explains how opposing fossil fuel projects often puts people at risk.How CliDef works: A small, high-impact team partners with trusted local legal groups and private counsel across roughly 20 countries, funding local representation, supporting jailed or prosecuted activists, and bringing “affirmative” cases to challenge abusive laws and official misconduct.The global scale of repression: From apparently democratic countries (UK, France, Germany, the U.S.) to authoritarian states, Betsy highlights the alarming trend of closing civic space — criminal prosecutions, harsh sentences (even for organizing via Zoom), disappearances, and targeted legal harassment.Case studies and frontline struggles:UK prosecutions of protesters and extreme sentences for organizers.COP-related repression in Azerbaijan and Egypt, where local activists faced mass arrests and ongoing detention.Uganda's East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) protests: grassroots mobilisation that has delayed projects — and why “delay is victory.”DRC park rangers defending Rarunga National Park, facing armed threats, corporate capture of courts, and spurious criminal charges.SLAPPs and social-media repression: Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are being used worldwide to intimidate and silence critics — including criminal defamation charges for posting videos or warnings online.Limits of tech and AI: Betsy reflects on AI's role in expanding access to legal help but cautions that technology can't replace human judgment, trust-building, contextual understanding, or the holistic support defenders often need.Pathways into climate legal work: Betsy offers realistic career reflections — the long arc of legal activism, the inequality of arms in legal systems, and why practical experience, patience and diverse skills matter more than a rushed route to law school.Why this mattersThis conversation pulls back the curtain on how powerful economic and state interests — often tied to fossil fuels — shape legal systems and civic freedoms. It also spotlights courageous people risking their lives to protect communities and ecosystems, and the vital role lawyers and civil-society partners play in keeping them safe.Resources & how to helpLearn more about CliDef and donate: climatelegaldefense.orgNeed help or want to refer a case? Email: hello@climatelegaldefense.orgIf this episode sparked questions or you want to dig deeper into any case we discussed, email us or leave a comment. If you found the episode useful, please subscribe, rate and share — it helps get these urgent stories to more listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Ugandan Boy Talk Show
    How Uganda's Biggest Creators Build Their Brands | A Pass, Anne Kansiime, Uncle Mo & Pumla

    The Ugandan Boy Talk Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 73:11


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    SHIFT HAPPENS
    How To Drive Impact And Change With Trude Stene

    SHIFT HAPPENS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 37:22


    In today's episode, Claudia and her guest Trude Stene (originally fro Norway, based in Switzerland) shares her transformative journey that began 23 years ago when she faced blindness after her daughter's birth, leading her to dedicate her life to humanitarian work through Future for Children and later Triple Solution Skincare—a social enterprise that empowers women in Uganda, Nepal, and the Amazon while addressing environmental challenges. Trude's journey is on full speed. She truly drives impact and significant change, where it is needed: Business Evolution in Uganda Initial investments (5 groups): Goat breeding, wild honey production, seed trading—all eventually converged on goat breeding as most beneficial 16 Investment amount: ~500 francs per group, with bi-weekly follow-up visits for accountability and training in basic economics and marketing 3 Scaling: Expanded from 5 to ~20 groups; word spread and groups now approach the foundation 317 Advanced stage (after 5 years): Women purchased oxen for plowing, now rent them out for additional income 17 Impact Beyond Economics Women moved from week-to-week survival to predictable income 17 Status transformation: Women gained social standing and confidence, "held their heads up high" 17 Generational impact: Demonstrating agency to both daughters and sons Brava! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To learn more about Trude Stene and her organisation, Future 4 Children, and her skincare brand, Triple Solution Skincare, please go to the websites and follow on social media: www.future4children.com www.triplesolutionskincare.com @triplesolutionskincare **********+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here  To learn more about Claudia's business SHIFT HAPPENS.Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click here You can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @shifthappens.podcast and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYC This podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.

    The Inherent Identity Podcast
    251. This Woman Obeyed A Prompting From God And Now 150,000 People Are Following Jesus | Jennifer Awilli

    The Inherent Identity Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 36:35


    This conversation I have with Jennifer Awili is one I'll be thinking about for a long time. She's a 34-year-old accountant from Uganda who felt a quiet prompting from God to go speak to eight men drinking alcohol on the edge of a war zone... and forty people gave their lives to Christ that afternoon. Four years later, over 150,000 people have come to the Lord through a movement she never planned to lead.Jennifer Awili is an accountant with Open Grace International, a disciple-making organization based in Uganda. She leads a grassroots DMM (Disciple Making Movement) in the Karamoja region, one of the most dangerous and historically violent areas in East Africa.Here's what we explore:▪️ The fear Jennifer had to push through to walk up to those eight men... and what happened when one of them, around 60 years old, started crying and asking if God could really forgive someone like him▪️ How the Karamoja region, a place where people locked their doors at 6:30pm out of fear, is now experiencing real, measurable peace because ex-warriors are leading discipleship groups▪️ The oral learner method Jennifer's team uses to disciple people who can't read or write, and how it multiplies through wives sharing with husbands and parents sharing with children▪️ What Jennifer says it actually feels like when God is speaking... and how she knows the difference between a random thought and a real prompting▪️ The four-tier leadership structure (facilitators, coordinators, coaches, coach of coaches) that allowed this movement to grow far beyond what Jennifer could manage alone▪️ Miracles she's witnessed firsthand, including more than 20 women who had been barren for over 15 years conceiving after prayer▪️ What Jennifer would say to any woman... or anyone... who feels too ordinary, too disqualified, or too afraid to take the step God is inviting them intoChapters: 00:00 Intro01:43 Jennifer's Background and the Karamoja Region04:50 The Day She Obeyed: Eight Men, Forty Lives, One Afternoon07:40 How the Gospel Brought Peace to a Place Known for Violence15:53 What Listening to God Actually Sounds Like in Practice24:06 Miracles and God Using People Nobody Expected31:25 What Jennifer Would Say to Anyone Afraid to Take the StepIf Jennifer's story stirred something in you, I'd love for you to sit with it. She doesn't have a website or a formal donation page. She's just an ordinary person doing extraordinary things, and all of what you give goes directly to her and the movement she's leading.

    Urantia Radio
    Aprilhelen - The Art of Living

    Urantia Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 42:37


    April Helen is a 2nd generation Urantia Book reader and is dedicated to spreading the fifth epochal revelation both through word and in her works…She is the Co-Chair of the International Conference of the Urantia Book Fellowship, and among many outreach projects, she is involved in helping grow an orphanage in Uganda, and involved in the Fathers Temple global project we will talk about, along with a mural of other Urantia related subjects I know you will find fascinating and inspiring…April Helen, my guest this time up on the Urantia radio Podcast…A reminder to share the podcast with fellow seekers of truth, I'm on Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcast, and all of our shows are archived at Uranta radio.org, where you can also find the 24 hour live  stream of Urantia Radio

    ON Uganda Podcast.
    We're Watching Foreigners Get Rich in Our Own Country - Elijah Omagor

    ON Uganda Podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 47:16


    Here's  the truth about wealth in Uganda. You've been working hard. Saving a little. Trying. But something still feels off, like everyone else has a secret you were never given.What if the secret doesn't exist?In this episode, we sit down with Elijah Omagor — lawyer, finance expert, and one of the most quietly powerful voices on wealth-building in Uganda, and he says the thing nobody in your family, your school, or your workplace had the courage to say out loud.The reason you're not where you want to be... might be your parents' success.They suffered so you wouldn't have to. And in doing so, they may have accidentally raised a generation that doesn't know how to fight.This conversation will challenge you. It will sit with you. And if you let it, it will change how you move.IN THIS EPISODE;

    Sustaining Creativity Podcast
    Creative Purpose with Craig D. Forrest

    Sustaining Creativity Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 29:11


    Creativity through the lens of a documentary filmmaker, film professor, author and illustrator"Creativity should not be something you try to do. IT should be something that's just natural that comes out of you."Award-winning TV director & documentary filmmaker, Craig D. Forrest, has traveled to 160 countries and 6 continents for such clients as CBS, ABC, Discovery Channel, A&E, Animal Planet, PBS, Fox Sports, Travel Channel, HBO, Warner Bros, Lions Gate Films, World Vision, Samaritan's Purse, Voice of the Martyrs, Far East Broadcasting and many others.He has covered subjects as diverse as voodoo, Santeria, tribal warfare, cults, miracles, sex-trafficking, terrorism, famine, poverty, demonic possession and the supernatural. Over 250 overseas assignments have flung him into hot spots such as Iraq, Cuba, Burundi, the Congo, El Salvador, Palestine, Cambodia, Uganda, Haiti, Burma, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Chad, Bosnia & Kosovo. Craig has produced, directed or crewed stories on-location in 111 countries.His media projects have won or been nominated for 29 film festival, television or video awards. Craig was part of the production team for The Amazing Race (Season 14), which won the 2009 Primetime EMMY for Best Reality Competition Program.Former host/producer for SIX WAYS TO SUNDAY podcast - 5 seasons - 54 guests - 167 episodes - 71 countries.Craig is the author of a well-reviewed, engaging memoir NIGHT TRAIN TO CAIRO. Upcoming is a historical novel - THROUGH THE WIRE - about his late grandfather's fighting in the bloody trenches of France during WW1 @ the Battle of the Somme. He is also the author of COMMANDO TACTICS FOR DIGITAL FILMMAKERS & THE INFLUENCE OF ALEXANDER MACKENDRICK ON SCOTTISH FILM. Upcoming books – BUGSY THE BRAVE BUTTERFLY + ROAD TO MACHU PICCHU.DocFA - Redemptive Filmmaking @ Kingdom SeminaryMA - Film Studies @ Chapman UniversityBSc - Theology @ Bethany UniversityCert - Executive Leadership @ Cornell UniversityFormer adjunct professor of TV/Film/Media @ Pepperdine U, Regent U, Concordia - Irvine U.Member - Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (EMMYS)Member - Travelers' Century Club (100+ Countries)https://www.facebook.com/craigdforresthttps://x.com/craigdforresthttps://www.pinterest.com/bordeauxinnlodi/https://www.craigforrest.com/https://www.youtube.com/@craigdforresthttps://www.instagram.com/craigdforrest/https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdforrest/https://www.tiktok.com/@craigdforrest713https://www.threads.com/@craigdforresthttps://substack.com/@craigdforrestSend us Fan Mail

    Germ & Worm
    105: Ebola--A Big Bowl of BAD

    Germ & Worm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 35:07 Transcription Available


    Mbote! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about the risks and realities posed by ebola virus disease to international travelers. Topics include:Ebola basics: What is it, how was it discovered?Where does the name come from?What does Ebola DO to your body?How do you catch Ebola?Where does Ebola usually live in nature?What are the chances we can eliminate or eradicate this infection?How is the current outbreak different from the 2014-2016 epidemic?May I receive an Ebola vaccine before I visit Uganda?What if I want to help take care of people experiencing Ebola virus disease?What are the implications for a planned safari?If I go to Africa–will I be quarantined? Is it true that I need to fly home to the USA through specific airports if I visit Africa?If I get sick with Ebola, will I need to receive care in Kenya?What do you think about a book called The Hot Zone?Will cases come to the USA?What can we do as a society to respond?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.com.Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford's & Dr. Pottinger's alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

    Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)
    The unforgivable crime of being queer in Africa

    Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 54:08


    Homosexuality is illegal in more than half of African countries — a crime punishable by prison sentences. Or in some cases: death. In the past few years, six African countries have made it illegal just to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. These laws bring up questions of foreign influence, neo-colonialism, and the role the international community could play in nudging human rights on the continent. *This episode originally aired on May 26, 2025.Want another podcast? Ghana and Uganda have some of the harshest laws against LGBTQ+ people in the world. Despite the threats, listen to how podcasters in both these countries are fighting back and reclaiming sexuality.

    The Ugandan Boy Talk Show
    I Lost My Parents to HIV/AIDS Before Age 10 | Brian Kagyezi's Journey From Orphanhood to Purpose

    The Ugandan Boy Talk Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 77:23


    In this powerful episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, we sit down with Brian Kagyezi, author of In The Eyes of an Orphan, as he shares his deeply personal journey of losing both parents before the age of 10 during Uganda's HIV/AIDS epidemic.Brian opens up about growing up as an orphan, the stigma and silence surrounding HIV/AIDS, navigating childhood without parents, and how those painful experiences shaped his purpose.We discuss:Losing both parents at a young ageGrowing up during the HIV/AIDS crisis in UgandaThe emotional impact of orphanhood and childhood traumaTurning pain into purposeWriting In The Eyes of an OrphanFaith, healing, family, and building a successful lifeAdvocating for vulnerable children in UgandaBrian's story is a reminder that your past does not have to define your future.

    The Long  Form with Sanny Ntayombya
    Angelo Izama | Uganda's Growing Pressure Cooker: Youth, Oil & the Future

    The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 182:09 Transcription Available


    Uganda is often described as a country full of potential. But beneath the optimism, many Ugandans are navigating rising costs, economic pressure, uncertainty, and growing skepticism about the future. In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, journalist and analyst Angelo Izama discusses Uganda's changing mood, the rise of drug use as a coping mechanism, the country's oil strategy, AFCON 2027, youth frustration, and what the next major economic shock could mean for the region. We also explore the future of Uganda after Museveni and whether the country can translate ambition into lasting prosperity.Sponsors:Threat Informat - https://threatinformant.io/                                               Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com African Languages Experts: https://africanlanguagesexperts.comJoin our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.comProduced by LF Media 

    HARDtalk
    Dr Tedros, WHO: Viruses are invisible enemy

    HARDtalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 23:01


    “There is more spending in defence and less spending in global health or in public health or health security, which makes us vulnerable...Because the invisible enemy could be more impactful. Imagine, have you ever seen a war in recent memory that killed 20 million people? Why can't we come to our senses?”Justin Webb speaks to Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, about the invisible threat of viruses and the rapid spread of a new strain of Ebola.Tedros recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo where this latest outbreak started. It is particularly challenging because it involves a rare species of Ebola for which there is no vaccine, and the epicentre is in an area affected by conflict. There are also cases in neighbouring Uganda.The WHO General-Director claims governments are focusing too much on defence spending, and he makes an impassioned plea for countries to allocate more money to global health, and to prevent future pandemics.Thank you to the Today team for its help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with with President of the International Rescue Committee David Miliband, Former Sudanese leader Aisha Musa and writer Maggie O'Farrell. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Justin Webb Producer: Cordelia Hemming Editor: Damon RoseGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Credit: Reuters)

    New Books Network
    Derek R. Peterson, "A Popular History of Idi Amin's Uganda" (Yale UP, 2025)

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 63:07


    Idi Amin ruled Uganda between 1971 and 1979, inflicting tremendous violence on the people of the country. How did Amin's regime survive for eight calamitous years? Drawing on recently uncovered archival material, Derek Peterson reconstructs the political logic of the era, focusing on the ordinary people—civil servants, curators and artists, businesspeople, patriots—who invested their energy and resources in making the government work. In A Popular History of Idi Amin's Uganda (Yale University Press, 2025), Peterson reveals how Amin (1928-2003) led ordinary people to see themselves as front-line soldiers in a global war against imperialism and colonial oppression. They worked tirelessly to ensure that government institutions kept functioning, even as resources dried up and political violence became pervasive. In this case study of how principled, talented, and patriotic people sacrificed themselves in service to a dictator, Peterson provides lessons for our own time. Derek Peterson is the Ali Mazrui Professor of History and African Studies at the University of Michigan. His books include Ethnic Patriotism and the East African Revival: A History of Dissent and The Unseen Archive of Idi Amin. He lives in Ann Arbor, MI. 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

    New Books in History
    Derek R. Peterson, "A Popular History of Idi Amin's Uganda" (Yale UP, 2025)

    New Books in History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 63:07


    Idi Amin ruled Uganda between 1971 and 1979, inflicting tremendous violence on the people of the country. How did Amin's regime survive for eight calamitous years? Drawing on recently uncovered archival material, Derek Peterson reconstructs the political logic of the era, focusing on the ordinary people—civil servants, curators and artists, businesspeople, patriots—who invested their energy and resources in making the government work. In A Popular History of Idi Amin's Uganda (Yale University Press, 2025), Peterson reveals how Amin (1928-2003) led ordinary people to see themselves as front-line soldiers in a global war against imperialism and colonial oppression. They worked tirelessly to ensure that government institutions kept functioning, even as resources dried up and political violence became pervasive. In this case study of how principled, talented, and patriotic people sacrificed themselves in service to a dictator, Peterson provides lessons for our own time. Derek Peterson is the Ali Mazrui Professor of History and African Studies at the University of Michigan. His books include Ethnic Patriotism and the East African Revival: A History of Dissent and The Unseen Archive of Idi Amin. He lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

    New Books in Military History
    Derek R. Peterson, "A Popular History of Idi Amin's Uganda" (Yale UP, 2025)

    New Books in Military History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 63:07


    Idi Amin ruled Uganda between 1971 and 1979, inflicting tremendous violence on the people of the country. How did Amin's regime survive for eight calamitous years? Drawing on recently uncovered archival material, Derek Peterson reconstructs the political logic of the era, focusing on the ordinary people—civil servants, curators and artists, businesspeople, patriots—who invested their energy and resources in making the government work. In A Popular History of Idi Amin's Uganda (Yale University Press, 2025), Peterson reveals how Amin (1928-2003) led ordinary people to see themselves as front-line soldiers in a global war against imperialism and colonial oppression. They worked tirelessly to ensure that government institutions kept functioning, even as resources dried up and political violence became pervasive. In this case study of how principled, talented, and patriotic people sacrificed themselves in service to a dictator, Peterson provides lessons for our own time. Derek Peterson is the Ali Mazrui Professor of History and African Studies at the University of Michigan. His books include Ethnic Patriotism and the East African Revival: A History of Dissent and The Unseen Archive of Idi Amin. He lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

    Reed Morin Show
    "Burn It to the Ground!" — Organ Trafficking, Satanic Rituals & DOJ Corruption | Ben Corbett

    Reed Morin Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 192:14


    Ben Corbett is a US Army veteran, former State Department contractor working within the intelligence community, and founder of Legacy Relief Project — the only nonprofit organization with legal authorities to run counter-human trafficking operations on behalf of the Haitian government.In this episode, Ben reveals what he witnessed on the ground in Haiti, Iraq, Uganda, and right here in the United States: the real pipeline of child trafficking inside Christian orphanages and NGOs, the Kanakuk Ministries money laundering scheme and sex tourism operation, the evidence he handed to the DOJ in Miami — and discovered the prosecutors were named in it, how his team rescued 27 children from a Port-au-Prince gang in 72 hours, and why organ trafficking and satanic ritual abuse are the most depraved networks he's ever encountered. Ben also shares his personal story: joining the Army at 17, serving as a fire team leader in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush at 19, breaking his neck and back, medical retirement, near-suicide, and how faith transformed his life and led him to found Legacy Relief Project.TOPICS COVERED:• Human trafficking vs drug trafficking: the real cartel revenue model• How Epstein operated as an intelligence honeypot• Why the US government enabling trafficking of Ugandans in Baghdad• Haiti's history, Moïse assassination, and gang warfare• How orphanages and NGOs become trafficking pipelines• Kanakuk Ministries, sex tourism, and money laundering• The $350M law enforcement budget vs $2.2T trafficking industry• Organ trafficking and satanic ritual abuse in Haiti and the Dominican Republic• Online grooming platforms: Roblox, Discord, OnlyFans, PayPal• CIA reform and FBI corruption in the trafficking space• Legacy Relief Project's operations in Haiti, Uganda, Sudan, ColoradoFOLLOW BEN CORBETT:Legacy Relief Project: https://legacyreliefproject.comCHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Intro: Colorado's Push to Legalize Prostitution00:09:26 - What Modern Slavery Actually Looks Like00:15:27 - Meet Ben Corbett00:16:42 - Military Roots: Growing Up to Serve00:22:55 - Afghanistan: When War Shatters Your Identity00:35:25 - Seeing True Evil: Kids Executed by the Taliban00:53:44 - Inside the Trafficking Industry00:55:34 - Why Cartels Are More Powerful Than Drugs00:59:21 - Epstein Files & Government Cover-Up01:09:23 - Haiti: What Ben Has Witnessed Firsthand01:20:29 - ISIS, Northern Iraq & State Department Work01:29:00 - Founding Legacy Relief Project01:32:28 - Ben's Lowest Point: Gun in His Mouth01:44:48 - Orphanages as Trafficking Pipelines01:47:09 - Kanakuk: Christian Ministry Cover-Up01:53:47 - Taking Evidence to the DOJ (Prosecutors Were Named)02:03:38 - Rescuing 27 Children in Port-au-Prince02:13:47 - Uganda Mission & US Government Passport Scandal02:23:01 - Organ Trafficking Network Deep Dive02:25:36 - The Fire Chief's Family Sold Their Own Daughter02:26:58 - Satanic Ritual Abuse: What It Actually Is02:28:03 - The Voodoo Bonfire (What Ben Witnessed)02:56:19 - $350M vs. $2.2 Trillion: The Impossible Fight03:08:25 - How to Help: Legacy Relief Project#crime #military #podcast #reedmorinshow

    New Books in African Studies
    Derek R. Peterson, "A Popular History of Idi Amin's Uganda" (Yale UP, 2025)

    New Books in African Studies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 63:07


    Idi Amin ruled Uganda between 1971 and 1979, inflicting tremendous violence on the people of the country. How did Amin's regime survive for eight calamitous years? Drawing on recently uncovered archival material, Derek Peterson reconstructs the political logic of the era, focusing on the ordinary people—civil servants, curators and artists, businesspeople, patriots—who invested their energy and resources in making the government work. In A Popular History of Idi Amin's Uganda (Yale University Press, 2025), Peterson reveals how Amin (1928-2003) led ordinary people to see themselves as front-line soldiers in a global war against imperialism and colonial oppression. They worked tirelessly to ensure that government institutions kept functioning, even as resources dried up and political violence became pervasive. In this case study of how principled, talented, and patriotic people sacrificed themselves in service to a dictator, Peterson provides lessons for our own time. Derek Peterson is the Ali Mazrui Professor of History and African Studies at the University of Michigan. His books include Ethnic Patriotism and the East African Revival: A History of Dissent and The Unseen Archive of Idi Amin. He lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

    The Documentary Podcast
    Ground zero: reporting an epidemic

    The Documentary Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 26:37


    Ebola is a frightening and deadly disease, killing on average one half of people infected and spreading rapidly without containment measures. So how do BBC journalists report from the centre of an epidemic? BBC West Africa journalist Emery Makumeno has been reporting from Kinshasa in DR Congo on the Ebola outbreak; Musa Sangarie, Country Director for Sierra Leone for BBC Media Action, led public information campaigns in Sierra Leone in the 2014-16 Ebola epidemic; Camilla Mota, journalist with BBC News Brasil, has reported on the fall-out from the country's Zika virus outbreak in 2015 and 2016; and Mattias Zibell Garcia, producer at BBC Mundo, reported on the recent Hantavirus outbreak in Ushuaia, Argentina. The Fifth Floor is at the heart of global storytelling on the BBC World Service, bringing you the best stories from journalists in the BBC's 43 language services. We're here to help you make sense of the stories making headlines around the world; to excite your curiosity and to get to grips with the facts. Recent episodes have investigated Russia's youth armies and how they make soldiers of Ukrainian children; featured the BBC team who were the first journalists to the site of the Nigerian school kidnappings and reflected the effects of internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda and India. If you want to know more about Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and the legacy of Hugo Chavez; or how Vladimir Putin's network of deep cover spies operates; or why Donald Trump signed an executive order granting white South Africans asylum in the US, we have all those stories and more.Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Laura Thomas, Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich)

    This Week in Virology
    TWiV 1330: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

    This Week in Virology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 71:05


    In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello opine on the recent executive order on the routine childhood vaccination schedule, the Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda including the fast track trials for 2 vaccine candidates and antivirals, recent Hantavirus infections, use of quarantined "Hantavirus" patients for the governmental propaganda machine, use of ribavirin and other antivirals for Hantavirus associated cardiopulmonary disease, before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the measles outbreak, recent statistics RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, the measles outbreak in Bangladesh, as well as in a daycare center in Texas in 2025, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, FDA approval of a second COVID-19 antiviral drug, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, use of convalescent sera for COVID-19 treatment and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy (NEJM) One Year In: Public Views of a Changing Public Health Landscape (Harvard School of Public Health) Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage and Potential Barriers Among US Children Born From 2007 to 2024 (Pediatrics) Texas reports New World screwworm in 3-week-old calf (CIDRAP) USDA Confirms First Case of New World Screwworm in a Dog in Lea County, New Mexico, Fourth Case in Texas (USDA: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Confirmed Detections of New World Screwworm (USDA: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Mexico reports more human New World screwworm infections (CIDRAP) Frequency and persistence of post-acute symptoms after chikungunya, dengue, Zika and malaria in travellers: a prospective multi-centre study (Journal of Travel Medicine) Ebola dashboard (ebola.fyi)  EBOLA:The Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026 (WHO) Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak Democratic Republic of the Congo (WHO: Democratic Republic of Congo) 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Carolina Department of Public Health) Utah measles outbreak response (Utah Department of Health and Human Services) Utah Measles Dashboard (Utah Department of Health and Human Services) Tracking Measles Cases in the U.S. (Johns Hopkins) Measles vaccine recommendations from NYP (jpg) Weekly measles and rubella monitoring (Government of Canada) Measles (WHO) Get the FACTS about measles (NY State Department of Health) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Measles vaccine (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Presumptive evidence of measles immunity (CDC) Contraindications and precautions to measles vaccination (CDC) Adverse events associated with childhood vaccines: evidence bearing on causality (NLM) Measles Vaccination: Know the Facts(ISDA: Infectious Diseases Society of America) Deaths following vaccination: what does the evidence show (Vaccine) Anguished Parents, Crying Doctors: Life Amid Utah's Measles Outbreak (Wired) Characteristics of Patients Hospitalized with Measles During an Outbreak — West Texas, January–March 2025 (CDC:MMWR) Influenza: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Flu vaccine recommendations: Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee March 12, 2026 Meeting Announcement (FDA) WHO updates all 3 viral strains to be included in fall flu shots (CIDRAP) FDA vaccine advisers recommend adding subclade K to fall shots (CIDRAP) Weekly surveillance report: cliff notes (CDC FluView) OPTION 2: XOFLUZA $50 Cash Pay Option (xofluza) RSV: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) RSV-Network (CDC Respiratory Syncytial virus Infection) Vaccines for Adults (CDC: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)) Economic Analysis of Protein Subunit and mRNA RSV Vaccination in Adults aged 50-59 Years (CDC: ACIP) Respiratory Diseases (Yale School of Public Health) Real-world emergence of nirsevimab resistance in breakthrough infections with respiratory syncytial virus-B: a multicentre observational study in France (LANCET: Microbe) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (CDC: Respiratory Illnesses) COVID-19 national andregional trends (CDC) COVID-19 variant tracker (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 genomes galore (Nextstrain) Shionogi Announces FDA Approval of XOCOVA® (ensitrelvir), the First and Only Oral Option to Help Prevent COVID-19 Following Exposure (Businesswire) SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding and vaccination‑modified effects of oral antivirals in older COVID-19 patients: a retrospective cohort study in Hong Kong (International Journal of Infectious Diseases) SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and attenuation of breakthrough infection severity: A systematic global review and meta-analysis (CID) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) EUA for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 (INVIYD) Infusion center (Prime Fusions) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Drug interaction checker (University of Liverpool) Help your eligible patients access PAXLOVID with the PAXCESS Patient Support Program (Pfizer Pro) Understanding Coverage Options (PAXCESS) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What to do when sick with a respiratory virus (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Daniel Griffin's evidence based medical practices for long COVID (OFID) Long COVID hotline (Columbia : Columbia University Irving Medical Center) The answers: Long COVID Metformin on the Presence of COVID-19 Symptoms 6 Months after Infection: The ACTIV-6 Randomized Clinical Trial (CID) Reaching out to US house representative Letters read on TWiV 1330 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

    Seek Travel Ride
    Bikepacking Africa Solo: 10,000km from Rwanda to Cape Town with Ellie Mitchell-Heggs

    Seek Travel Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 81:53


    Dreaming  about taking a huge bike adventure? Then this episode is for you.Ellie Mitchell-Heggs shares her insights from her solo journey where she cycled 10,000 kilometres  across Africa from Rwanda to Cape Town. All up her trip was nine months long and took her across ten countries. It was also a ride that was layered with both a personal family connection to Africa and loaded up with a huge sense of purpose as well.Alongside the cycling, Ellie spent time in every capital city meeting with over 100 local NGOs, social enterprises and community organisations working in education, youth empowerment and gender equality. Ellie shares how those conversations, got her through the toughest stretches on the road.In this episode we cover:How Ellie got into bikepacking starting with the Vélodyssée down the west coast of FranceWhy she chose to start in Rwanda and ride south The communities and landscapes that shaped each country, from Uganda's warmth to the brutal isolation of Botswana's flat roads70 kilometres being swarmed by tsetse flies in a Tanzanian national parkCanoeing four days down the Zambezi river as a mid-trip resetGrieving her father on the road Cycling through Namibia with two fellow bikepackers.Food poisoning two days from Cape Town, and the unicycle escort into the cityWhat made those NGO conversations so energising Find Ellie on Instagram: @ProjectCycleAfrica Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

    The Mind Of George Show
    Why Curiosity and Passion Are the Only Business Plan You Actually Need with Letha Sandison

    The Mind Of George Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 58:28


    A three-year-old boy. Yellow t-shirt. Alone in a pediatric cancer ward in Uganda. His family had just dropped him off and left. That moment wasn't a business plan. It wasn't a strategy. It was a calling. And from it, Letha Sandison built a cause-based clothing line to fund chemotherapy for kids before cause-based brands even existed. Then she came home and built a wellness community rooted in the same question: how can I be of service? Letha Sandison is the founder of Four Moons Spa in Encinitas, California, a wellness sanctuary built on belonging, community, and values-led entrepreneurship.  In this conversation, she and George trace her journey from Uganda to California, from nonprofit to wellness playground, and unpack what it actually looks like to build a business and a life by following what genuinely calls you. What You'll Learn In This Episode: How a single moment in a Ugandan cancer ward became the foundation of a career Why a strong enough "why" is what carries you through when entrepreneurship stops feeling good What living in Uganda taught Letha about community, gratitude, and perspective The "onion days and strawberry days" framework for navigating hardship How values function as a living operating system, not words on a wall Why collaboration over competition is her best business decision How to sit with setbacks before rushing to fix them The three pillars George distills from the conversation: why, service, and community Key Takeaways: ✔️Following curiosity and passion isn't naive, it's a navigational system. The businesses that last are built on something that calls you, not something that's trending. ✔️Your why has to create an emotion, not just a logical statement. If you can't feel it, it won't carry you through the hard parts. ✔️Service isn't a marketing angle. It's the reason Letha's businesses have lasted across continents and decades. ✔️Onion days are real. You don't shift them by pretending they aren't hard. You sit in them, feel them fully, and make decisions from the other side. ✔️Values are only as real as how you use them. They live in decisions, product choices, team conversations, and what you choose not to do. ✔️Community is not a nice-to-have. It's a survival mechanism: in Uganda, in business, and in life. ✔️Perspective is the difference between your prison and your power. It doesn't mean you smile through hard things. It means you choose how you operate inside of them. ✔️Revenue is a byproduct. It always comes after an equal sign. Focus on who you're serving and the math takes care of itself. ✔️Misalignment is the number one reason businesses fail past a decade. The fix isn't more strategy, it's more honesty about your why, your service, and your community. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — The moment that started everything: a three-year-old boy in a yellow t-shirt [01:18] — Welcome and intro: Letha Sandison, Renaissance entrepreneur [03:45] — Following passion and curiosity when there's no obvious path [06:07] — Why entrepreneurship gets real fast and what carries you through [07:51] — Starting in Uganda: personal savings, boots on the ground, and finding the gap [09:51] — Building a cause-based clothing line before cause-based brands existed [11:24] — The through line: why and service as the foundation of everything [13:06] — Coming home to smartphones and disconnection and deciding to build community [20:00] — Values as a living system: how Four Moons makes decisions [24:32] — Collaboration over competition and the local women's business group [33:59] — What Africa changed: perspective on hardship, community, and gratitude [38:23] — Onion days and strawberry days explained [42:07] — How to earn more strawberry days through perspective [44:33] — How to handle setbacks: sit with the feeling before reaching for the fix [49:10] — George's recovery speed story and entrepreneurship as a muscle [51:53] — The stat: misalignment is the number one reason businesses fail [52:22] — The three-question litmus test for every entrepreneur [54:12] — Letha's soul tattoo: follow curiosity and passion look ridiculous, take the risk [55:35] — How to find and visit Four Moons Spa + where to connect Connect with Letha Letha Sandison is an entrepreneur, humanitarian, and founder of Four Moons Spa, a wellness sanctuary in Encinitas, California rooted in belonging and community. Before opening the award-winning spa, she founded Wrap Up Africa, a nonprofit in Uganda supporting pediatric cancer patients through a cause-based clothing line. She has been featured at TEDx, the Clinton Global Initiative, and the Livestrong Global Cancer Summit. Website: fourmoonsspa.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fourmoonsspa Instagram: instagram.com/lethasandison | https://www.instagram.com/fourmoonsspa/ Your Challenge This Week: If any of this landed, send Letha a message and tell her what moved you. She's newly on Instagram and building, your note matters more than you know. If you're ever within three hours of Encinitas, California, Four Moons Spa belongs on your list. Follow George: @itsgeorgebryant | mindofgeorge.com The Alliance — Community for entrepreneurs building from why, service, and real connection.  1:1 Coaching — Limited spots.  Live Retreats — In-person experiences for entrepreneurs ready to realign. Follow for upcoming dates.

    Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)
    How podcasts in Africa are reclaiming queerness and sex

    Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 54:08


    Uganda and Ghana have the harshest laws against LGBTQ+ people in the world. Despite the threats, podcasters in both countries are fighting back by creating a space where people can have sex-positive conversations and gender inclusivity. IDEAS contributor Nana aba Duncan was in Uganda and Ghana to find out how the safety, privacy, and independence of the medium offer a path to understanding, validation and community.Laws in some African countries make it illegal for anyone to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. What role should the international community play in nudging human rights on the continent. Listen to The unforgivable crime of being queer in Africa.

    The President's Inbox
    America's Ebola Preparedness, With Thomas Bollyky

    The President's Inbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 36:43


    This episode unpacks how a major Ebola outbreak in Central Africa exposed critical gaps in global health surveillance and assesses U.S. preparedness for future biological threats.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: Thomas J. Bollyky, Bloomberg Chair in Global Health; Senior Fellow for International Economics, Law, and Development; and Director of the Global Health Program   We Discuss:   The current state of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, and why the case count was already high by the time authorities reported it. Why governments are often slow to report cases during outbreaks, and what delayed reporting may have cost in this instance. Why the WHO has discouraged trade and travel restrictions. How the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO is shaping a more limited response. Whether China is stepping in to fill the global health leadership gap left by U.S. institutional withdrawal. What the politicization of mRNA vaccine technology means for the U.S. ability to respond to future outbreaks that require rapid vaccine deployment. How artificial intelligence creates opportunities to accelerate global health responses, but also introduces new risks like engineered pathogens.   Mentioned on the Episode:   CDC Health Alert: Ebola Disease Outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, May 19, 2026   WHO Disease Outbreak News: Ebola caused by Bundibugyo Virus, DRC and Uganda, May 21, 2026   WHO Declaration of Public Health Emergency of International Concern, May 17, 2026   Bollyky et al., "Assessing COVID-19 pandemic policies and behaviours and their economic and educational trade-offs across US states from Jan 1, 2020, to July 31, 2022: an observational analysis," The Lancet   CDC Mobilizes International Response Following Ebola Disease Outbreak, May 18, 2026   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/americas-ebola-preparedness   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    Doctors' Perilous Fight Against Ebola in the DRC

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 21:55


    Amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak, doctors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are treating symptomatic patients and facing shortages of crucial protective and diagnostic equipment. Amy Maxmen, PhD, public health correspondent and editor at KFF Health News, reports on the situation.   MONGBWALU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - MAY 24: Community members watch as health workers wearing protective equipment prepare for a safe burial operation in the community of Mongbwalu on May 24, 2026 in Mongbwalu, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern," as the death toll and number of confirmed cases continue to rise. The current epidemic is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, one of several Orthoebolaviruses that can cause Ebola disease, and for which there are no approved vaccines. The highest number of cases have been reported in Congo's eastern Ituri province, bordering Uganda. Global health officials have expressed grave concern over the capacity to contain the outbreak in a region already facing a humanitarian crisis, with highly mobile populations displaced by conflict and economic factors. (Photo by Michel Lunanga/Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    BEING HER with Margarita Nazarenko
    168: From Anxious to Unbothered

    BEING HER with Margarita Nazarenko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 26:14


    Unbothered is no longer just a word. It's a book. It's a movement. It's on morning TV. And honestly? It's blowing my mind.In this episode, Margarita takes you behind the scenes of the Unbothered book launch and answers the questions from her sold-out book signing event — so whether you're in America, Lithuania, or Uganda, you're in the room.We get into what being unbothered actually looks like in real life, how the detachment movement started, the two characters at the heart of the book, why self sacrifice will never get you the love you're looking for, and what it means to truly be seen rather than just advised.Plus the story of recording an audiobook with a newborn, why intimacy will always beat a studio setup, and what is coming next including a US trip that may or may not be happening.This episode is for everyone who wanted a seat at the book signing but couldn't get one. Consider this your invite.Get your copy of UnbotheredLeave a voice message to be featured on the next episodeBeing Her is your no-filter space for woman empowerment, relationship advice, confidence, feminine energy, and living life completely on your own terms.Love you lots like jelly tots xxTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSGoodr: Head to goodr.com/BEINGHER to claim $10 off your first order.Lean: Visit takelean.com and enter BEINGHER for your discount.Olive & June: Visit oliveandjune.com/BEINGHER for 20% off your first System!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Science Friday
    A virus hunter in Nigeria has thoughts on the Ebola outbreak

    Science Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 20:12


    The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda is caused by the Bundibugyo virus. There's no specific treatment or vaccine for this strain, unlike the more common Zaire strain that caused the 2014 outbreak.  Molecular biologist Christian Happi has dedicated his career to improving genomic sequencing capabilities and virus monitoring across the continent of Africa. He joins Flora to discuss the challenges of the current outbreak and his vision for better disease surveillance.  Guest: Dr. Christian Happi is a distinguished professor at Redeemer's University and runs the Institute of Genomics and Global Health in Nigeria. Other episodes you may enjoy: Inside the Nebraska quarantine facility responding to hantavirus Can ‘Suggestion-Box Science' Make Public Health More Useful? Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.