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In this NBN episode, award-winning and celebrated author Farzana Doctor interviews Hollay Ghadery about her novel, The Unravelling of Ou (Palimpsest Press, 2026). Moving on is hard. Even harder when it's from a make-believe friend—someone, or in this instance, some thing—who's been your strongest source of support. On what should be one of the happiest days ever, the day her granddaughter is born, Minoo is faced with a terrible choice: make a clean break from her constant companion, a sock puppet named Ecology Paul, or lose her daughter and granddaughter, and maybe all of the people she loves. On an emotional drive home from the hospital, Ecology Paul shares the story of how Minoo got to this point, recalling Minoo's early teenage pregnancy in Iran, her exile to Canada, her questions about her sexuality, and how a ragtag sock puppet came to her when she desperately needed to be seen. Full of imagination, whimsy and heart, The Unravelling of Ou follows Minoo's struggles to justify the puppet's existence and untangle herself from her dependence on it, and reconnect with the people she loves. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, (Guernica Editions 2021) won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. She is the author of Rebellion Box (Radiant Press, 2023) and Widow Fantasies (Gordon Hill Press, 2024). She is a host on The New Books Network and HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM, and the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay here. The Unraveling of Ou, is her debut novel. About Farzana Doctor: Farzana Doctor is a writer, activist, and Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist. Her ancestry is Indian, and she was born in Zambia while her family was based there for five years, before immigrating to Canada in 1971. Learn more here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day
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Jacob Reynolds, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers discuss the Cambridge professor who fooled the world, Spain's migration catastrophe and Rod Liddle's legacy. The conversation continues on spiked podcast: unlocked, where we discuss the Reform-Restore rapprochement: https://www.spiked-online.com/podcast/spiked-podcast-unlocked/ Become a spiked supporter to access all of spiked's exclusive content, and enjoy a whole host of other perks: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/ Get tickets to The Academy 2026 here: https://ideasmatter.org.uk/hollow-leviathan-the-state-against-the-demos-the-academy-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This podcast is an excerpt of a longer episode also featuring an interview with Hollay Ghadery. Hollay Ghadery is an award-winning Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in rural Ontario on Anishinaabe land. Fuse, her acclaimed memoir of mixed-race identity and mental illness, was published by Guernica Editions' MiroLand imprint in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Since then, she's produced a collection of poetry, Rebellion Box, a short-fiction collection, Widow Fantasies, and a poetry chapbook, the leaves of grass are dreaming. Her debut novel, The Unravelling of Ou, is being published this month by Windsor's Palimpsest Press.Hollay is a board member of the League of Canadian Poets, the co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of the region in which she lives. She's also a host on The New Books Network. and a host of HOWL—the literary arts show—on 89.5 CIUT FM.https://www.hollayghadery.ca/https://palimpsestpress.ca/books/the-unravelling-of-ou-hollay-ghadery/
Seventy episodes in, and we've marked it with one of the most remarkable conversations we've had!Michelle Carr first joined us back in Episode 48, sitting firmly on the other side of the fence. A welder by trade, dog enthusiast by nature, deep into ethology, breed history and genetics...she came on to make the case for racing.Then she reflected. Listened back. Started examining her arguments, going right through the stewards' reports, the economics and the research, until she'd written a full piece of her own:
For nearly two weeks, thousands of Calgarians joined the search for Parker Wells. Millions of Canadians hoped and prayed the missing 11-year-old would be discovered alive and well. That hope was shattered when police confirmed Parker's body had been found. Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas joins us (7:25) to reflect on the tragedy that gripped the city, the extraordinary community response, and what's next as investigators continue their work. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, AND YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. 21:00 | Calgary's sending certified forestry crews and specialized equipment to Edmonton, as Alberta's capital recovers from a series of destructive thunderstorms. Could this lead to stronger municipal cooperation across Canada? 31:00 | Real Talkers share their thoughts (and calls for more support) in the wake of Parker Wells' death. Real Talk's Live Chat is powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/ 42:10 | Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says FBI Director Kash Patel has "hurt the case" re: the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, telling journalist Wyatt Sharpe Patel was "misinformed," and has not spoken to local law enforcement. Wyatt takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable interview with Sheriff Nanos. SUBSCRIBE TO @TheSharpeExchange on YOUTUBE 52:30 | Animal rights protections are unravelling in Canada with industry lobbying winning out over animal welfare, says Jessica Scott-Reid. She takes us into her feature in The Globe & Mail. READ JESSICA'S STORY: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-canadas-progress-on-protecting-animals-is-unravelling/ FOLLOW JESSICA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jesslsr 1:14:30 | We've got ranchers in our Live Chat. We've got vegans in our Live Chat. Real Talkers, Jespo, and Johnny respond to Jessica's comments. 1:33:00 | Crazy Fast Eddy takes toilet talk to a whole new level with his climate change commentary, Sheldon D has questions about that $13B AI data centre, Gail says people are missing the point about the "Fuck Your Fascist Pancakes" movement, Tyler's got thoughts on our July 23 AI interview, AJ's sick of selfish hikers, and Neil's looking for balance on "restaurants closing" coverage in Edmonton. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs in PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, and BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL THEM REAL TALK SENT YOU! REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ REAL TALK HIGHLIGHTS ARE PRESENTED BY KUBY ENERGY AND CANADIAN GREEN TECH. If you're looking for solar, visit https://kuby.ca/solar and Costco. SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
There's been more drama from the Tigers camp after Tigers star Adam Doueihi blew up at training earlier today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NRL legend Brad Fittler says it's a shame to see how things have turned out after the start of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's been more drama from the Tigers camp after Tigers star Adam Doueihi blew up at training earlier today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NRL legend Brad Fittler says it's a shame to see how things have turned out after the start of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Nigel Farage donation scandal reached a breaking point on Tuesday when he took the extreme step of triggering his own by-election. But was this a shrewd move or has it backfired? Ed Balls and George Osborne examine the risks to Reform, how Kemi Badenoch may use it to her advantage, and whether Count Binface could really be Clacton's next MP. While some see Farage as future PM, the next man set to lead the country remains Andy Burnham. With nominations opening for Labour leader today, and no other candidate in the race, it's all set to be a coronation. But is this a good thing? George's Labour sources have all voiced anxieties about the lack of scrutiny on Burnham, while Ed counters that a heated contest could have boxed in the next Labour leader.And finally, Ed explains his latest Harvard-Kings paper on regional growth, which details where Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves went wrong and how Andy Burnham can move the country forwards. Last night, he was at a talk discussing the paper with Michael Gove and Angela Rayner, and the former Tory MP made a surprising endorsement for the ex-deputy PM…We love hearing from you, so please don't forget to send all your EMQs to questions@politicalcurrency and make sure to include a voice note of your question or send a question to our social media handles:
The bad news isn't stopping for Reform and Nigel Farage. He's facing fresh questions about the timeline surrounding the £5m gift from a crypto billionaire. The police are investigating a separate donation made to Robert Jenrick (who has described the claims as a politically motivated smear). The party has urged volunteers to divert from the Greater Manchester mayoral contest - in an effort to shore up Nigel Farage in a contest against a bin that he himself has triggered.Just a few days ago, Farage thought his by-election gamble would put the focus squarely on him and pit his as a champion of the people wrestling against the establishment? Has that backfired in the most almighty way? And his the entire Farage project imploding?It was Rupert Lowe - and not Farage - who became the first UK politician to appear on Joe Rogan's podcast yesterday. Over two hours he said stuff that was weird, inaccurate and inflammatory - but will his comments about the Dunblane massacre come back to haunt him?The News Agents is a Global Production.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/
Right On Radio with Jeff (July 7, 2026) digs into a major and painful story unfolding inside an influential pastor's ministry. In this episode Jeff examines recent and archival footage, analyzes spiritual and psychological dynamics, and walks listeners through the evidence now being presented against Pastor Steven Anderson and his household. Listeners will hear a review of a seven-year-old BBC segment that first highlighted Anderson's incendiary anti-LGBTQ rhetoric; a two‑minute trailer from a new documentary produced by a former collaborator that features interviews with Anderson's four eldest children; and extended commentary from online pastor/commentator Spencer Smith. Jeff plays clips from Anderson's recent July 5 sermon and contrasts those with the testimonies and documentary material. The episode lays out the allegations in detail: four adult children corroborating stories of physical and emotional abuse (including descriptions of severe beatings, use of extension cords, concealed bruising, bedwetting and terror), claims about the mother's rage and a fractured marriage, and decades of provocative, dehumanizing public rhetoric that helped make Anderson a controversial, viral figure. Jeff also revisits inflammatory lines from past footage that fueled bans and international scrutiny. Beyond the headlines, Jeff frames the story theologically and psychologically — invoking 1 Peter 4:17 and the idea that judgment often begins within the family of God — and traces how pride, sin and sensationalism can spiral into generational harm. He discusses the New IFB context, questions of doctrine and qualification for church leadership, and signs of a pastor in visible torment: sleeplessness, dreams, bitter rhetoric and a very public emotional unraveling. The program explores likely consequences for the ministry (social-media fallout, departing congregants, potential legal exposure) and considers paths toward accountability and restoration: humility, prayer, competent intervention for the children, and congregational responsibility. Jeff prays for healing and urges listeners to learn the spiritual lessons here about power, pride and protection of the vulnerable. Guests and voices featured include excerpts from the BBC report, the documentary trailer from a former Anderson collaborator/filmmaker, first-person interviews with the four eldest children, commentary from Spencer Smith, and Jeff's own pastoral analysis. The episode also includes a brief sponsor segment. Expect raw audio clips, careful — sometimes uncomfortable — analysis, and a call to prayer, discernment and practical concern for the family and church involved. Thank you for Listening!. Prayerfully consider investing support to continue spreading the word. Please like, subscribe and share. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes Keep the Faith
The Outer Realm welcomes the return of Special Guest Jennifer Jurkofsky Date: July 2nd, 2026 EP: 740 DISCUSSION: Tonight 's Discussion - Jennifer Jurkofsky and I will be discussing “ Night Visions: Unravelling Our Dreams, Visitations, Visions and Prophecies, Travel and The Beyond” . How do we know what we really experiencing ? Join us for an in depth conversation about the various concepts of what happens when we slumber! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support The show by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Jennifer: Jennifer is a licensed psychotherapist, spiritual counsellor, and intuitive life coach whose work blends mental health, consciousness studies, and interstellar readiness. She serves as Special Advisor for Human Development and Interstellar Contact Readiness (Canada) with the Alliance, and as an Earth-based Elder on the Galactic Elders' Council, guiding planetary and individual consciousness toward alignment with cosmic principles. As an author, Jennifer has published multiple works supporting trauma recovery, emotional integration, and consciousness expansion. Her EMDR practitioner workbook has been used by over 1,000 therapists in more than 20 countries, and her contemplative projects include The Spheres of Consciousness and The Human Design Colouring Book and Journal. She recently released The Lyran Legacy, the first book in the Starlit Paths series, alongside her Personalized Star Seed Guide — a tool for exploring past galactic lives and deepening personal healing. Across all her work, Jennifer helps individuals awaken, heal, and align with their authentic selves while supporting humanity's broader journey within the cosmic community. Socials: WEB: www.myholisticselfcounselling.com FB @HolisticSelfCounselling If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com
John Burns of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences shares how he thinks about the information that drives biology.
David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles unpack a weekend of political chaos that stretches from the collapsing Iran negotiations to the algae-filled disaster of Trump's reflecting pool renovation, exposing a presidency built on grift, dysfunction, and spectacle. As JD Vance is dispatched to Switzerland to negotiate an impossible peace deal, Trump's public undermining of his own vice president becomes a window into the increasingly fragile state of Trump's inner circle. David and Joanna dive into the bizarre Father's Day snub of Don Jr. vs Eric Trump and the mounting controversy surrounding Ivanka's Albanian ambitions. Rothkopf delivers one of his most blistering critiques yet, connecting failed foreign policy, a decaying reflecting pool, and an administration he sees as incapable of governing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What if the iconic blue-and-white pottery sitting on your grandmother's mantle was actually the key to an art history mystery? In this episode of *Now I've Heard Everything*, host Bill Thompson sits down with decorative art advisor, author, and former *Antiques Roadshow* expert Genevieve Wheeler Brown to discuss her new book, *Beyond Blue and White*. Genevieve shares the serendipitous story of stepping into a quiet New York City townhouse and discovering a rare cache of 17th- and 18th-century Dutch Delftware. What unfolded was an incredible "who-done-it" that revealed the hidden, powerful history of women in the arts and financial history. From female pottery owners who grew up down the street from Vermeer to the Gilded Age wives who bypassed sexist museum boards to found their own institutions, this episode explores how decorative arts served as a gateway to independence for women throughout history.Get your copy of Beyond Blue And White by Genevieve Wheeler BrownAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.Chapters:01:16 – Porcelain vs. Earthenware: The 9th-Century Imitation Game 02:02 – From *Antiques Roadshow* to a New York City Mystery 03:41 – The Secret Women Entrepreneurs of the Dutch Golden Age 05:14 – Craft vs. Art: From Everyday Tables to Royal Commissions 07:03 – Financial Literacy and Equal Rights in the 17th Century 08:12 – The Golden Age of Archiving and Connecting the Dots 09:14 – Gilded Age Rebels: How Women Built Their Own Museums 10:48 – A 5-Year Writing Journey Born Out of a Zoom Lecture 14:00 – Getting Lost in the Smithsonian: Childhood Inspirations 16:38 – The Centennial Exposition of 1876 and the Women's Pavilion 18:11 – Ceramics as a Gateway to Women's Suffrage and Independence 20:02 – The Science of Cobalt Blue: Technology Thinner Than Porcelain 21:46 – Is There Valuable Delftware Hiding in Your Attic? 22:51 – Wrap-up & Where to Find *Beyond Blue and White*Guest InformationGenevieve Wheeler BrownWebsiteSocial:Facebook Instagram 1988 interview with Alex HaleyEasier, more confident everyday conversation: "The Everyday What To Say"For more intriguing and engaging interviews each week, subscribe now on:Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube
Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 12th June 2026, including:A brilliant surgeon abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child. Best Medicine is on NOW TV.A perfect friendship devolves into an all-out feud when Alice's best buddy, Steve, starts dating her much younger daughter, Izzy. Jermaine Clement stars in Disney Plus comedy Alice and Steve.The inside story of a vote that divided a nation. Unravelling the rivalries, betrayals and conflicts that tore apart the campaigns, told by those at the heart of Leave and Remain. Brexit: A Very British Civil War is on BBC iPlayer.Lifelong friends lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small Southern town of Serenity, and Sweet Magnolias is back for a fifth season on Netflix.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://bingewatch.captivate.fm/neotaste For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email liam@mercurypodcasts.com now!
#424 Guy interviews David, a former theoretical physicist and mathematician, about information he says he receives from his "higher self" and advanced "teams" of beings. David describes sequential threefold "waves" of energy—external solar/galactic, internal pulses from the Earth's core (which he depicts as a star-like living intelligence), and personal "ignitions"—that began late last year and will crescendo in late June and July before a period of integration and another wave months later. He says these waves bring up ancient and generational imprints for clearing, dissolving repetitive "loops," and moving people toward their "core truth," expanded sensitivity, and innate self-worth. He recommends navigating purges through "peaceful observation" rather than identification or dramatization, allowing higher-self "light" to dissolve material faster. They discuss DNA, latent abilities coming online, minimizing "split" narratives as a matter of choice, and David shares his websites and Patreon. About David: In my early days, I began as an artist, spending most of my time dreaming and imagining beyond the reality I was living in. Which later, after a doorinside me opened, allowed me to develop a deep intuitive insight into the conscious quantum nature of reality. But before this fully opened, I was propelled into, and became, a professional theoretical physicist, working in string theory (a theory of subatomic particles and multi-dimensional spaces) as well as advanced theories of electromagnetism in some of the world's leading and prestigious academic institutions such as Cambridge and Oxford Universities. I left this profession because the opening within had revealed to me a very different view of the living conscious nature of quantum reality, a far distance from the mathematical and structured world I had learnt to work in.My conscious awakening, and connection with the higher aspects of myself began just after the year 2000, when I learned to view remotely. From here, my intuition and energetic senses came alive in ways I never before imagined possible. From here, I began a deep journey, moving into, and becoming more heart centered. Unravelling the many layers of past and current life aspects within myself to gain more connection to the Creative Source field consciousnes of love and my whole Self. In doing so, I was given deeper insights into the workings of realities, as well as inspirations for innovations and ideas, that it is my heart felt joy to share with others. Key Points Discussed: (00:00) - Embracing The Next Wave of Human Transformation! (01:08) - A Physicist's Journey From Remote Viewing to Contact Experiences (02:28) - The Energy Waves Predicted Months Ago Are Already Here (03:42) - The Living Intelligence Hidden at the Center of the Earth (04:48) - Humanity Is Being Hit From Above, Below… and Within (06:08) - Why Ancient Emotional Patterns Are Suddenly Surfacing Now (07:18) - The Identity You Call "You" Might Be Falling Apart (08:18) - June & July's Energy Surge: What David Says Is Coming Next (09:18) - The End of Repeating the Same Life Lessons Over and Over (10:18) - Why Humanity May Soon Experience Truly New Realities (11:22) - "I'm All In" — The Mindset That Accelerates Transformation (13:12) - Ascension Isn't Going Up… It's Going Deeper Within (14:12) - The Invisible Energy Fields Surrounding Every Human Being (16:12) - Have We Been Blocking Our Own Life Force This Entire Time? (17:22) - Advanced Beings, Living Ships & Lifespans Beyond Imagination (19:18) - The DNA Photocopy Analogy That Changes How You View Aging (20:33) - LIVE IN FLOW — Experience This Work in Person (21:08) - The Hidden Family Imprints Passed Through Generations (23:12) - Why "Fixing Yourself" Can Actually Slow Your Healing (25:08) - The Peaceful Observer Method That Dissolves Deep Trauma Faster (29:18) - Latent Abilities, Inner Knowing & the Next Stage of Human Evolution (34:18) - The Self-Worth Wound Secretly Affecting Almost Everyone (38:08) - Is Humanity Really Splitting Into Two Different Realities? (41:08) - When the Darkness Hits: David's Advice for Navigating the Deepest Waves (47:08) - "You'll Laugh at These Times One Day" — A Vision of What's Coming Next How to Contact David Clements:infinitesourcecreations.com About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co
Eliot and Eric discuss the current state of the Iran negotiations, the apparent US-Israeli plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a Delcy Rodríguez-type figure early in the war, and Reuters' report on the ongoing hollowing out of U.S. diplomacy. They assess Trump's apparent designs in Cuba, noting the indictment of Raul Castro, and the deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean. Finally, they touch on Turkey's deepening fall into authoritarianism and Putin's visit to Beijing before turning to guest Marc Bennetts, journalist and author of THE DESCENT: Witnessing Russia's Spiral Into Madness Under Putin.The Descent: Witnessing Russia's Spiral into Madness Under Putin:https://a.co/d/01fuFsvuInside the Unravelling of US Diplomacy Under Trump:https://www.reuters.com/investigations/inside-unraveling-us-diplomacy-under-trump-2026-05-21/Early War Goal Was to Install Hard-Line Former President as Iran's Leader:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/us/politics/iran-israel-us-leader-ahmadinejad.htmlShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.
Ray White speaks with Pieter du Toit about his analysis of veteran journalist Max du Preez’s new book, The End of Normal: Witness to the Unravelling of White South Africa, which reflects on decades of reporting from apartheid-era South Africa to democracy, drawing on more than 50 years in journalism and his personal experience of political upheaval. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do you score a mind slowly unravelling? In the latest episode of Sync Music Matters, I interview Chris Roe the Ivor-nominated composer, to unpack his haunting score for The Lady – the ITVX and BritBox drama based on the shocking true story of Jane Andrews, former dresser to Sarah Ferguson who murdered her boyfriend. Chris breaks down how the music evolves alongside Jane's psychological collapse. What begins as glossy, fairy-tale elegance gradually becomes unstable, distorted and emotionally raw. We talk about: Using vintage synths like the Juno-6 to give the score a 90s feel Transforming royal, bell-like textures into something brittle and unsettling Collaborating with award-winning Irish composer Niamh Ní Mheara on breathy vocal textures that reflect Jane's rising panic The difference between scoring for TV and scoring for film Plus, in the new Cue & A segment, we break down one of Chris's cues piece by piece so you can hear exactly how these ideas translate to screen. If you're interested in TV scoring, psychological storytelling through music or modern screen composition techniques, this interview with Chris Roe is packed with insight. Chris Roe Website
On this week's Unpacking Europe podcast, CER's senior research fellow Anton Spisak sat down with Sam Lowe, partner at Flint Global and author of the Most Favoured Nation newsletter, to discuss renewed tensions in transatlantic trade between the EU and the US, why the contentious Turnberry deal is faltering, and whether Brussels and Washington can still find common ground.
Hiranya Peiris is playing a starring role in a movie that promises to tell perhaps the greatest story of all time. However, it's a movie with a difference – there's no director and no script. The Legacy Survey of Space and Time is one of the most ambitious projects in the world of astronomy, with a mission to create a decade-long time-lapse movie of the visible universe, to answer fundamental questions about its origin, evolution and, ultimately, its fate.Hiranya is Professor of Astrophysics 1909, the prestigious Chair at the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University. Over her career she's been one of the pioneers of a revolution in astronomy, bridging fundamental physics with the observational data coming back from space, to establish the first evidence-based standard model for the origin, evolution and fate of the universe. The endeavour has transformed the field from the ‘wild west' of physics to the modern era of precision cosmology. Ironically, it was another movie, of sorts, Carl Sagan's documentary series ‘Cosmos', that first sparked Hiranya's interest in the universe as a young girl. Always keen to inspire women to follow in her footsteps and choose careers in science, if this interview were a live show she'd have reserved the front row for schoolgirls.Presented by Jim Al-Khalili Produced by Beth Eastwood A BBC Studios production
John and Eoin talk about breaking cycles in this episode. Releasing wounds from childhood trauma in the past. Unravelling things from mistakes and why you should not give up on yourself. Click here to listen to more episodes of Peace of Mind! L'articolo Peace of Mind – Breaking Cycles – John Farren and Eoin Brennan proviene da Radio Maria.
Before Gamal 'G' Turawa ever put on a police uniform, he lived a life that would take most people a lifetime to make sense of. Raised by a white foster family in Kent, removed from the only home he knew at just eight years old, and subjected to years of abuse at the hands of his biological father — G's early years were defined by displacement, confusion, and survival. At sixteen, he was tricked onto a plane to Nigeria — a country that was supposed to be part of who he was, but felt entirely foreign. What followed were years of homelessness on the streets of Lagos, witnessing things that would shape him in ways he's only recently begun to fully understand. A remarkable encounter eventually brought him back to British soil. But returning home didn't mean finding peace. What does it mean to spend forty years hiding from yourself? For G, the answer came through 26 years in the Metropolitan Police — years marked by racism, being used as the public face of diversity while privately struggling to belong, and a truth about his sexuality buried so deeply it cost him everything. A breakdown became a breakthrough. And standing on a Pride stage at forty, G finally said the words he'd been afraid to speak his entire life: "I'm proud to be Black. I'm proud to be gay. But more importantly, I'm a human being." In this Full e-Booked Meets two-part conversation, Andrew sits down with G to explore the chapters rarely told — his relationship with his father, the silence around his mother, the years in Nigeria, identity, belonging, and what it took to finally stop letting the world define him. Andrew also reflects on his own journey as an author, and the shared truth that we rarely understand the importance of our own story until we see it reflected in someone else. This is a conversation about survival, courage, and the quiet power of finally owning every part of who you are.
What if the clothes you're putting on your body, or your child's body, every single day… were quietly poisoning you? In this explosive solo episode, Darin exposes a shocking and largely ignored reality: fast fashion clothing, especially brightly colored, cheap garments, may be loaded with toxic heavy metals like lead. Backed by a 2026 study from the American Chemical Society, this conversation reveals how these chemicals don't just sit on fabric, they leach into your skin, enter your bloodstream, and accumulate over time. From the hidden chemistry behind synthetic dyes to the devastating neurological effects of lead exposure in children, this episode pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked "fatal conveniences" in modern life—and gives you the tools to make safer, smarter choices starting today. What You'll Learn The shocking discovery: children's clothing exceeding federal lead limits Why bright, cheap fast fashion items are the most toxic How heavy metals like lead are used to fix dyes into fabrics Why your skin is not a barrier, but a direct absorption pathway The connection between clothing, sweat, and chemical absorption The devastating effects of lead exposure on children's brains and development Why there is no safe level of lead exposure The hidden chemical load in fast fashion: PFAS, phthalates, formaldehyde How the fast fashion industry cuts costs at the expense of health Practical steps to protect yourself and your family Chapters 00:00:00 – Opening: introducing the fast fashion heavy metal crisis 00:00:17 – The "cheap t-shirt" scenario and hidden danger 00:00:46 – Speaking directly to parents and caregivers 00:01:30 – The shocking claim: clothing may contain neurotoxins 00:02:45 – 2026 study: children's clothing tested for lead 00:03:14 – Every sample exceeded federal safety limits 00:04:20 – Lead exposure happening through daily wear 00:05:33 – Fast fashion industry scale: $150B+ and growing 00:06:20 – 1,000 new styles per day: the system behind overproduction 00:07:09 – How cheap clothing is actually manufactured 00:07:49 – Chemical dyes and fixatives explained 00:08:20 – Why lead is used in fabric dyeing 00:08:49 – Study details: methodology and testing process 00:09:21 – Research team and origin of investigation 00:10:52 – Advanced testing: spectroscopy and EPA protocols 00:11:40 – Results: every shirt failed safety standards 00:12:10 – Bright colors = higher toxicity 00:13:05 – Secondary experiment: ingestion and mouthing behavior 00:14:00 – Children chewing clothing: real-world exposure 00:14:49 – Skin is not a barrier—it's a delivery system 00:15:30 – Sweat and heat increase chemical absorption 00:16:28 – Microplastics and chemical leaching through skin 00:17:13 – Exercise increases toxin absorption 00:18:00 – Flame retardants and systemic circulation 00:18:50 – Long-term exposure: accumulation over time 00:19:36 – No safe level of lead exposure—global consensus 00:20:15 – Effects on children: brain damage and development issues 00:21:14 – Behavioral, cognitive, and neurological consequences 00:22:00 – Broader chemical exposure: 8,000+ compounds in clothing 00:23:01 – Solutions begin: awareness and behavior change 00:23:40 – Immediate action: always wash new clothes 00:24:10 – Choosing safer fabrics: organic and natural materials 00:24:50 – Avoiding synthetic blends and bright dyes 00:25:20 – Buy less, buy better philosophy 00:26:01 – Supporting ethical and non-toxic brands 00:26:40 – Using your consumer voice to create change 00:27:10 – Educating others and spreading awareness 00:27:40 – Final message: protecting your body and your children 00:28:00 – Closing: reclaiming control and living a SuperLife Thank You to Our Sponsors: Our Place – Non-toxic cookware that keeps harmful chemicals out of your food. Get 10% off at fromourplace.com with code DARIN. Tru Niagen – Boost NAD+ levels for cellular health and longevity. Get 20% off with code DARIN20 at truniagen.com. Find More From Darin: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway "Your skin is not a shield—it's a gateway. And when you start to realize that the things you wear every day can carry toxic chemicals directly into your body, everything changes. Because this isn't about fear—it's about awareness. And once you're aware, you have the power to choose differently, protect your family, and stop participating in a system that was never designed with your health in mind." Bibliography/Sources The Primary Study American Chemical Society. (2026, March 23). Initial tests find lead in children's fast-fashion clothing [Press release]. https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2026/march/initial-tests-find-lead-in-childrens-fast-fashion-clothing.html Deavers, K., Avello, C., & Espinoza, P. (2026, March 22–26). Lead contamination in fast fashion children's clothing [Paper presentation]. ACS Spring 2026 Meeting, Atlanta, GA, United States. HealthDay. (2026, March 24). Cheap children's clothing tainted with lead, study says. U.S. News & World Report. https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-24/cheap-childrens-clothing-tainted-with-lead-study-says Marian University. (2026, March 23). Marian University students warn of lead in children's fast-fashion clothing. Marian University Newsroom. https://www.marian.edu/newsroom/2026/03/marian-university-students-warn-of-lead-in-childrens-fast-fashion-clothing ScienceDaily. (2026, April 2). Initial tests find lead in children's fast-fashion clothing. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260402042737.htm Texfash. (n.d.). Lead found in fast-fashion children's clothing as preliminary tests exceed federal safety limits. 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Recent developments in low-level lead exposure and intellectual impairment in children. Environmental Health Perspectives. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1247191/ Skin Absorption & Transdermal Chemical Exposure Abafe, O., et al. (2024). Flame retardants leach from microplastics into human sweat; absorption through skin demonstrated. Environment International. Corinti, D., et al. (2018). Chemicals from textiles to skin: An in vitro permeation study of benzothiazole. PubMed Central. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6133113/ EveryRep. (2025). Non-toxic activewear: The BPA, PFAS and polyester risk. https://everyrep.com/synthetic-toxins-endocrine-safety/ University of Birmingham. (2024, April). Toxic chemicals from microplastics can be absorbed through skin. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/toxic-chemicals-from-microplastics-can-be-absorbed-through-skin Fast Fashion: Industry Scale, Chemicals & Health Impacts Cobbing, M., Wohlgemuth, A., & Panhuber, T. (2022). Greenpeace investigation: Hazardous chemicals in SHEIN garments. Greenpeace International. Earth Day Network. (n.d.). Hazardous hems: How fashion wreaks havoc on health. https://www.earthday.org/hazardous-hems-how-fashion-wreaks-havoc-on-health/ Earth Day Network. (n.d.). Toxic textiles: The chemicals in our clothing. https://www.earthday.org/toxic-textiles-the-chemicals-in-our-clothing/ Enhesa. (2026). Toxic chemicals in fast fashion supply chains: Risks, impacts, and regulation. https://www.enhesa.com/resources/article/toxic-chemicals-in-fast-fashion-supply-chains-risks-impacts-and-regulation/ Giró-Palau, A., et al. (2025). The health impact of fast fashion: Exploring toxic chemicals in clothing and textiles. MDPI Encyclopedia, 5(2), 84. https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/5/2/84 Green America. (n.d.). Unpacking toxic textiles. https://greenamerica.org/unraveling-fashion-industry/unpacking-toxic-textiles Million Marker. (2024). Fast fashion: A toxic trend and the path to sustainable change. https://millionmarker.com/blogs/blog/fast-fashion-is-toxic OsloMet Clothing Research. (2025). From clothes to skin: Chemical safety in ultra-fast fashion and luxury brands' clothes. https://clothingresearch.oslomet.no/2025/06/03/from-clothes-to-skin-chemical-safety-in-ultra-fast-fashion-and-luxury-brands-clothes/ Fast Fashion Industry Statistics & Environmental Scope Center for Biological Diversity. (n.d.). At what cost? Unravelling the harms of the fast fashion industry. https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/fast_fashion Earth.org. (2026). Fast fashion and its environmental impact. https://earth.org/fast-fashions-detrimental-effect-on-the-environment/ Niinimäki, K., et al. (2020). The environmental price of fast fashion. Nature Reviews Earth & Environment. https://www.nature.com/articles/s43017-020-0039-9 The Sustainable Agency. (2026). Environmental & human impact of fast fashion: 2026 facts. https://thesustainableagency.com/blog/impact-of-fast-fashion-stats-and-facts/ Uniform Market. (2025). Environmental impact of fast fashion statistics. https://www.uniformmarket.com/statistics/fast-fashion-statistics Certifications & Resources for Cleaner Clothing bluesign. (n.d.). bluesign standard. https://www.bluesign.com Global Organic Textile Standard. (n.d.). GOTS. https://global-standard.org Oeko-Tex. (n.d.). Oeko-Tex Standard 100. https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/oeko-tex-standard-100 Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals. (n.d.). Roadmap to zero. https://www.roadmaptozero.com
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This week, editor-in-chief James Chessell and media reporter Sam Buckingham-Jones on the rise and spectacular fall of Antony Catalano. This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy Catalano’s big play to take on REA and Domain to be mothballedStaff at the businessman’s regional media empire were told on Friday that the View.com.au platform, only recently bound for the ASX, would instead close down.The cult of Antony Catalano is coming crashing downAccused of assaulting his wife Stefanie, the businessman – once dubbed Mr Property – has gone into rehab. The survival of his empire hangs in the balance.Antony Catalano is losing even more moneyThe bottom line at Australian Community Media, which Catalano co-owns with Alex Waislitz, has gone from bad to worse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2026-04-14 | UPDATES #172 | The ghost leaves the machine — Surkov's alleged flight and the unravelling of Putinism. The man who invented "managed reality" for the Kremlin has, reportedly, had to manage his own reality to remain out of prison. Disappeared. A fugitive. That's the rumour. The subject of a criminal case being — and I quote the phrasing from Russian sources — "being prepared." The ghost-writer of Putin's postmodern autocracy has been ghosted by the system he built.Vladislav Surkov. Putin's brain. That was never Dugin – but Surkov is a far more likely candidate for that title. The grey cardinal. The architect of sovereign democracy. The curator of the invasion of Ukraine. The man who ran the Donbas occupation like a stage production. And, according to multiple Russian and Ukrainian sources in the last few hours, a man who has just bolted from Russia — one step ahead, they say, of the FSB knock on the door.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv next month, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in April 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: EADaily, "What do you mean, 'left'? The Kremlin commented on Surkov's 'emergency departure'" (11 March 2026) — Peskov / RTVI quote, Yuri Kotenok Telegram sourcing. Informat (Romania), "Vladislav Surkov, former advisor to Putin, has fled Russia due to investigations related to the management of funds" (10 March 2026) — UAE / Latin America speculation, 2014–2020 funds investigation.Ukraine Today, "BREAKING NEWS: Vladislav Surkov has urgently fled Russia fearing immediate arrest" (10 March 2026) Stellar Reaches, "A Russian Puppetmaster Flees" (11 March 2026)PD Jukes / Trojan Horses Substack, "The Ghost Who Fled: Surkov's Fall and the Unravelling of Putinism" (Scout's Diary Entry #444, 9 March 2026) The L'Express interview (19 March 2025) and analysis:Kyiv Post, "'War in Ukraine Will Separate Sheep From Goats' – Vladislav Surkov" (24 March 2025) Ukrainska Pravda (English), "'Novorossiya' ideologist claims Russia has no borders and will expand in all directions – ISW" (23 March 2025)UNITED24 Media, "'Russian World Has No Borders': Putin's Ex-Advisor Lays Out Kremlin's Expansionist Vision" (23 March 2025) Institute for the Study of War (via X/Twitter), 22 March 2025 assessment American Foreign Policy Council / National Interest, Ilan I. Berman, "Russia's Imperial Mindset Hasn't Changed" (11 April 2025)----------
Simon and Rachel speak to Jason Burke, the international security correspondent for the Guardian. Jason has been a foreign correspondent for almost 30 years, reporting from the Middle East, South Asia, Europe and Africa. He writes regularly on terrorism and is the author of five books: "The New Threat from Islamic Militancy" (which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize in 2016); "The 9/11 Wars" (described by The Economist as "the best overview of the 9/11 decade in print"); "Al-Qaeda: The True Story of Radical Islam" and "On the Road to Kandahar - Travels through Conflict in the Islamic World". His latest book, "The Revolutionists - The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s", was shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford prize in 2025. We spoke to Jason about his career as a longtime foreign correspondent, the emotional costs of covering conflict, and researching and writing "The Revolutionists". In addition to the standard audio format, the podcast is now available in video. You can check us out on YouTube under Always Take Notes. Join us on April 21st as we interview Michael Morpurgo at the Lantern Theatre in Bristol. You can get your tickets here. We've also made (yet) another update for those who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon. We've added a further 70 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Guardian Long Read. The whole compendium now runs to a magisterial 230 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (six are left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a call with Simon and Rachel.A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via Amazon or Waterstones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Marco Casanova’s story of being ex-gay on this episode of Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide Marco’s story – more people identify as ex gay (formerly) than as gay. (1:50) Unravelling same sex attraction (23:12) Discerning marriage (32:19) Our Lady of Lourdes (42:45) Aristotle on friendship (47:43) Resources mentioned: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Homosexuality https://www.josephnicolosi.com/books/parents-guide-to-preventing-homosexuality/ Desert Stream https://www.desertstream.org/ Study – No one is born gay. There is no gay gene https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aat7693 More people are formerly gay than gay in the US & UK https://stream.org/celebrate-ex-gay-visibility-day/ Reintegrative Therapy, for those struggling with Homosexuality: https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/ Research on Counseling Freedom for All https://ruthinstitute.org/counseling-freedom-for-all/ Strength in Weakness: Healing in Sexual and Relational Brokenness: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Weakness-Healing-Relational-Brokenness/dp/0830823689
Janice and Rudyard believe this war was a strategic defeat for the U.S. with Iran now in control of a chokepoint through which 25% of the world's energy flows. Is this the end of freedom of navigation in international waters? Iran is proposing a toll for passing through the Strait of Hormuz using cryptocurrency which could erode an important U.S. strategic chokepoint: the dollar's role as the world's reserve currency. Meanwhile America's major allies - NATO members, Asian countries and the Gulf States - have lost confidence in America's ability to protect them. How will China take advantage of America's strategic blunder? Can J.D. Vance use this conflict to advance his own political ambitions? And will the U.S. make serious concessions to Iran about tolls, sanctions, and enriched uranium? This week, geopolitics shifted beneath our feet—and it may mark the start of America’s decline. Thank you to this week's new curators Stephanie G and Suzanne L for making the full edition of this Friday Focus available to all paying and non-paying subscribers. To beome a Munk Donor, Supporter, or Curator go to https://munkdebates.com/membership/
On 29th January 1991, President George H.W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress. America was at war with Iraq, having launched Operation Desert Storm to expel Saddam Hussein's forces from Kuwait. Bush's tone was sombre, measured—a contrast to the triumphalism of his State of the Union a year earlier, when he had spoken of communism crumbling and a new era for the world. Now he spoke of something grander: a "new world order.""What is at stake is more than one small country. It's a big idea: a new world order where diverse nations are drawn together in common cause to achieve the universal aspirations of mankind—peace and security, freedom and the rule of law."Drawing on Kristina Spohr's excellent book Postwall Post Square, we explore the context of that speech. The first Gulf War was a remarkable moment: a coalition of 28 countries from six continents, including traditional allies like Britain and Australia, prickly partners like France, and even Arab nations like Egypt, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. Most strikingly, the United States and the Soviet Union—despite Saddam being a long-time Moscow client—cooperated. Bush and Gorbachev had forged a personal accord, and the Cold War was over.But behind the grand rhetoric, the picture was more complex. Moscow's violent crackdown in Lithuania cast a shadow over the gleaming language of freedom. Bush struggled to balance his principled assertion of democratic values against his pragmatic need for Gorbachev's cooperation in the Gulf. And at home, America was sliding into recession. As Democratic Majority Leader George Mitchell pointedly reminded the president: "We have a crisis abroad, but we also have a crisis here at home."Bush invoked the lessons of history—the long struggle against Nazi totalitarianism—to justify American leadership. "We're the only nation on this earth that could assemble the forces of peace," he declared. "This is the burden of leadership and the strength that has made America the beacon of freedom in a searching world."Yet that liberal internationalist language—always a veneer for American imperialism—has now been eviscerated. Trump has abandoned any pretence of moral leadership. His decision to attack Iran, apparently taken after a chat with Netanyahu and against the advice of his own generals, has produced the greatest strategic disaster in American history, bar none. There is no exit strategy, no route to victory, no achievable objective.What Iran has done is fundamental. Unlike Vietnam or Afghanistan, where empires suffered humiliations but survived, America has been strategically and tactically defeated in the Persian Gulf. The petrodollar—propped up by American military power, bases, and security guarantees—is under threat. And once you show that American power is not all-conquering, it causes fragmentation in unprecedented ways.The distance from George H.W. Bush's "new world order" to Trump's chaotic adventurism is less than 40 years. Trump is not the cause of American decline; he is an accelerant to an ongoing process. The empire's days are numbered—and the world is about to become a much more dangerous place.Topics covered:George H.W. Bush's "new world order" speech (29th January 1991)The first Gulf War coalition and Soviet-American cooperationThe contrast between liberal internationalism and American imperialismDomestic recession and the limits of presidential powerMoscow's crackdown in Lithuania as a challenge to the new orderThe collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of historyTrump's Iran disaster and the absence of strategic thinkingThe petrodollar and the foundations of American hegemonyHow Iran has achieved a strategic defeat of the United StatesTrump as an accelerant, not the cause, of declineIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us. We're migrating from Patreon to Substack—more details soon.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tucker Carlson is still going, gaining traction in unexpected places with his controversial opinions while appealing to the left with his stance on Israel. What's going on? What does he want? And who is he, really? Jason Zengerle, author of Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unravelling of the Conservative Mind, joins Jarv and Nikki to discuss. Buy Hated by All the Right People through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund American Friction by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. Back us on Patreon – we need your help to keep going. Get ad free episodes, extra bits and merch: https://www.patreon.com/c/americanfriction We're now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFrictionPod Follow us on social media: BlueSky Instagram TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones and Jacob Jarvis. Video and audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Martin Samuel, Jason Burt and Jack Rosser to reflect on the weekend's sporting action.We kick things off with Southampton's huge FA Cup quarter-final win over Arsenal at St Mary's. After back-to-back defeats, are Arsenal's hopes of a successful season slipping away?Next stop, the Etihad—Manchester City in full flow, a 4–0 demolition and a Haaland hat-trick sealing their place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Is this as bad as it's been for Liverpool fans under Arne Slot?Next, Chelsea—7–0 winners over Port Vale at Stamford Bridge. After a turbulent spell, is this the reset they've been waiting for? And is Jason right to criticise the decision to give Enzo a ban?Finally, De Zerbi to Spurs—after one too many ‘nice' appointments, have they found someone to deliver some home truths and shake things up?Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplementYou can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sunday Supplement".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
The Podcast That Rocked for 3/25/26. Muse releases new song/album announcement in space and it goes unheard, awful Parkway Drive situation, more.Discussion Topics:Muse sends new song to space; little response?Parkway Drive address awful situationMAPHRA's cover of Bring Me The Horizon goes to number 1Sevendust had a break-up plannedBlue Medusa with Alissa White-Gluz plans new album, tour, and collaborationsSomeone defrauded Spotify with AI and we don't know who to cheer forUpcoming albums/tours/moreSONG OF THE WEEK: Infected Rain “Stranger” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8prBTgKYeUM“Muse have long toyed with technology and sci-fi in their music, but now they're doing it in real life, too. The alt-rock band just announced their new album, The Wow! Signal, by launching a special tablet over 20 miles into the atmosphere, in partnership with Sent Into Space. While that screen was above the earth, Muse premiered the music video for their new single, “Be With You.” The Wow! Signal is out June 26 via Warner. The 10-song LP, which also includes the previously released single “Unravelling,” gets its name from a famous interstellar mystery that actually happened. In 1977, a powerful 72-second radio burst was detected originating from the Sagittarius constellation with a bandwidth and intensity that suggested a possible extraterrestrial source. After discovering it, the astronomer circled the now-famous sequence “6EQUJ5” and scribbled “Wow!” beside it. The rest, as they say, is scientific pop-culture history.” (Pitchfork)MUSE Releases New Song In Space and No One Cares? | The Podcast That Rocked
A study reveals how the asexual Amazon molly defies evolutionary expectations — plus, evidence of what may be powering superluminous supernovae.In this episode:00:46 Unravelling the genetics of an asexual fish that should be extinctResearch Article: Ricemeyer et al.News and Views: How an all-female fish species defies evolutionary expectations10:19 Research HighlightsNature: Jam-packed star system is most compact of its kind ever foundNature: Peanut-processing microbes ward off dangerous allergic shock11:31 How a superluminous supernova got so brightResearch Article : Farah et al.News and Views: Ultra-bright supernova wobbles like a spinning topSubscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday: https://www.nature.com/briefing/signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK Rail Planning Tips for Confident TravelPlanning train travel in the UK can feel confusing, even overwhelming. Conflicting advice online, outdated blog posts, and well-meaning Facebook comments often leave visitors unsure which tickets to buy, when to book, or whether they are even planning the right route.In this episode Tracy and UK rail expert Doug talk through why UK train travel causes so much uncertainty for visitors and, more importantly, how to plan with confidence instead.Doug explains the most common issues he sees when travellers come to him for help, including relying on incorrect information, misunderstanding ticket types, and trying to plan complex routes without understanding how the UK rail system actually works. We also discuss how to spot reliable rail advice, what questions you should be asking when planning your journey, and why personalised guidance can save both time and money.You'll hear how Doug supports travellers through UK Train Travel Q&A sessions, itinerary reviews, and practical planning tools, as well as when railcards and passes make sense for your trip.If you are planning to travel by train in the UK and want clarity, reassurance, and realistic advice from someone who truly understands the system, this episode will help you feel far more prepared before you book a single ticket.
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Marco Casanova’s story of being ex-gay on this episode of Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide Marco’s story – more people identify as ex gay (formerly) than as gay. (1:50) Unravelling same sex attraction (23:12) Discerning marriage (32:19) Our Lady of Lourdes (42:46) Aristotle on friendship (47:58) Resources mentioned: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Homosexuality https://www.josephnicolosi.com/books/parents-guide-to-preventing-homosexuality/ Desert Stream https://www.desertstream.org/ Study – No one is born gay. There is no gay gene https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aat7693 More people are formerly gay than gay in the US & UK https://stream.org/celebrate-ex-gay-visibility-day/ Reintegrative Therapy, for those struggling with Homosexuality: https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/ Research on Counseling Freedom for All https://ruthinstitute.org/counseling-freedom-for-all/ Strength in Weakness: Healing in Sexual and Relational Brokenness: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Weakness-Healing-Relational-Brokenness/dp/0830823689
Water has been "a powerful teacher" for Nishnaabeg scholar Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, a member of Alderville First Nation north of Lake Ontario. With so much uncertainty about the kind of world that's taking shape, her award-winning book Theory of Water draws on Anishinaabe creation story, Indigenous ethics of relationality and reciprocity, and the wisdom of water to chart a course for remaking a better, more sustainable and just world. Simpson's Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead won the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Non-Fiction in 2025.