Podcasts about Yugoslavia

Boris goes on a sidequest to explore the bizarre racial theories of French spy and mercenary Col. Yugo Dominic, exposing the surprising revelation that the Aromanian nation has been running things all this time. Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social  x.com/tenepod

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson explore the history of Red Star Belgrade, focusing on their monumental 1991 European Cup win against a backdrop of Yugoslavia's political turmoil and impending civil war. This episode explores the club's founding, cultural significance, and key players, including the dramatic escape of Miodrag Belodedici from Romania. They also detail the influence of notorious figures like Arkan and the emotional scenes in Belgrade during this turbulent time. Part Two will release on Friday.00:00 Introduction 06:19 Political Tensions and Football09:31 The Riot at Maksimir Stadium16:36 Arkan's Criminal Background25:04 Arkan's Bonkers Wedding and Return to War27:23 The Rise and Fall of Arkan29:39 Red Star Belgrade: Historical Context and Formation31:13 The Intellectual and Working-Class Roots of Red Star36:24 Red Star's European Struggles and Triumphs39:52 The Escape and Signing of Miodrag Belodedici44:32 The 1991 Season and Key Changes47:48 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edmund Goldrick - author of ANZAC GUERRILLAS ANZAC history book about a group of Aussies who, after escaping German prison trains in Yugoslavia in WW2, became embroiled in Serbia’s civil war (royalist Četniks under Draza Mihailovic versus communist Partisans under Josip Broz Tito). Anzac Guerrillas (publishing 30 July) closely follows the adventures of two escapees, Castlemaine mineworker Ross Sayers and North Richmond storeman Ronald Jones, who became double agents and guerrillas fighters to surviveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we take you back to the final years of Yugoslavia, a country that exploded into one of the bloodiest wars Europe has seen since WWII. We trace how ethnic tensions, decades of suppressed rivalries, and opportunistic leaders tore the region apart, while Europe watched on, paralysed. We explore how the Serb army launched brutal assaults across Croatia and Bosnia, committing acts of ethnic cleansing that left over 100,000 Bosnians dead, often at the hands of their own neighbours. For years, the West hesitated. But after a dramatic shift in Washington, the U.S. stepped in, arming the Croats, launching air strikes, and ultimately brokering the Dayton Accords to end the war. In this episode, we follow the story from Vukovar to Sarajevo, from Belgrade backroom deals to Clinton's White House. We explain how Croatia won the war but lost nearly a million people to emigration, how Serbia suffered the worst hyperinflation ever recorded, and how Slovenia quietly became the EU's success story, set to overtake the UK in GDP per capita within five years. We also reflect on the strange persistence of empire: Russia still backs Serbia, Turkey stands with Bosnia, and the West never really forgot its favourites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something different this month as this is a topic I knew absolutely nothing about. Fortunately, someone who does know all about it is Edmund Goldrick, whose dulcet tones you will get to enjoy instead of my usual droning. Enjoyaustralianmilitaryhistorypodcast.comhttps://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=46029761&view_as=patron Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Bulgaria and throughout the Balkans it seems that political experiments are coming to an end. Democracy is ending in Yugoslavia, Agrarianism is being steadily killed off, and moderates are under pressure from all sides. As the 1920s and season 10 come to a close, the Lyapchev government faces its toughest challenges yet. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/236-twilight-experiment

A documentary filmmaker's search for a post-Yugoslav identity at home and abroad. With Marija Ratković Vidaković (IKEA for YU).* * * On Remembering Yugoslavia PLUS: an ad-free episode; exclusive for Yugoblok members. * * * Remembering Yugoslavia is a Yugoblok podcast exploring the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak.Show notes and transcript: Yugoblok.com/IKEA-for-YU/Instagram: @rememberingyugoslavia & @yugo.blokJOIN YUGOBLOKSupport the show

Breaking the Silence with Dr. Gregory Williams Guest, Lurata Lyon - Keynote Speaker, Human Rights Award-winning Activist and Author of "Unbroken: Surviving Human Trafficking" This week's special guest is Lurata Lyon. Lurata is the author of "Unbroken: Surviving Human Trafficking." This book tells her life story of enduring trauma of being held captive suffering torture and abuse. She's a world-renown keynote speaker and has impacted millions of lives around the world with her story of courage, resilience and forgiveness. Find out more about Lurata Lyon at her website below: Lurata Lyon's Website: https://www.luratalyon.com/ Dont forget to check out guest Lurata's book "Unbroken: Surviving Human Trafficking" A Short description of Lurata's Book: "Unbroken: Surviving Human Trafficking" from Amazon: Lurata was just a small girl when war broke out in the former Yugoslavia. She couldn't have possibly imagined the horror that lay ahead. Her hometown was singled out for ethnic cleansing by the Serb Army. Separated from her parents and forced to flee. Left alone on the dangerous streets of Kosovo's capital and rescued by two American UN heroes, but then kidnapped by soldiers claiming to be from The Kosovo Liberation Army. With much more sinister things on their mind. A tale of torment and abuse. A girl sold for sex to the highest bidder. Informed she would be killed, and her organs harvested. But Lurata was taken not once...But twice. In this story she demonstrates how you could go through anything and still be a survivor. Despite all the mental and physical abuse by Human Trafficking Gang, she remained UNBROKEN. A true story of bravery, courage and human resilience.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into one of Europe's most brutal and under-discussed chapters: the collapse of Yugoslavia. Live from Croatia, where the scars of that war still linger, and where, 30 years on, the economic, political, and human fallout continues to echo across the continent. We explore how hyperinflation, sparked by debt-fuelled mismanagement and ethnic tension, helped tear the country apart. At one point, Yugoslavia's army was the largest in Europe. Today, its people make up the single largest intra-EU migrant group. In Ireland alone, over 40,000 Croats were issued PPS numbers in the last five years. We walk you through the tangled roots of nationalism, the rotating presidency that doomed a federation, and how the ghost of Tito, who told Stalin to feck off in 1946, still haunts the region. We also talk Jamie Dimon, who popped up in Dublin last week declaring “Europe has lost,” and we break down what that means in GDP terms: 25 years ago, US and EU GDP per capita were neck-and-neck—now the US is 25% ahead. We trace that back to 1995 and ask: What if Yugoslavia was the first warning shot? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SBS Macedonian Program broadcast live Monday to Friday. Listen to our interview with media producer & broadcaster George Stamkoski, who reported on the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia for UNTV, part of a major multi-media regional operation for the UN Division of Information at the time.

In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul David and Roger Moorhouse take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions on the Second World War. These include a look at the Japanese in China, why Tito emerged victorious in Yugoslavia, and the weird and wonderful spy gadgets used and developed in World War 2. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 This is the 198th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'.  For this episode, I interview Serbian Podcaster Damir Bojić as we discuss Yugoslavia National Team during the 1986 World Cup qualifiers.  Mr.Bojić in on the Serbian Podcast, "Na ivici ofsajda" (On the Edge of Offside).   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873  Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague  You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google podcasts, Apple podcasts and stitcher all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast' Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Bojić s contact info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naiviciofsajda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/na.ivici.ofsajda   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pFHMyfR7FQvWFAoOkLTJk?si=_dxC50jYQ_22z24ZL8A-FQ&nd=1&dlsi=a3d53b28db024b69https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-198-interview/id1601074369?i=1000717587925Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWh61q7CAkcBlog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2025/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_16.htmlSupport the show

1990 was the European Year of Tourism. The map of Europe was also changing, as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the movement toward what would become the European Union started to redefine the concept of borders. We'll be taking a look at how the 1990 Contest in Yugoslavia reflected this new era in Europe, as well as how the 2025 Contest mirrors those reflections 35 years later. Yugoslavia 1990 Summary #EurovisionAgain, again (1:55) A Brief History of Mascots and Postcards (4:14) The European Year of Tourism (10:20) How Yugoslavia Handled Tourism (15:21) Yugoslavia at Eurovision (18:53) The Year between Lausanne and Zagreb (22:47) The 1990 Eurovision Song Contest (28:12) After the Year(s) of Tourism (43:43) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social). Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Eurovision Podcast Podcrawl What is the Eurovision Podcrawl? It's where the Eurovision podcast community picks a topic ("a year when a country first hosted Eurovision") and we all publish our episodes in our own styles. At the end of an episode, we'll point to the podcast with the next episode, and so on, through the summer! Here's the crawl: ESC Insight: France 1959 (https://escinsight.com/2025/06/18/eurovision-insight-podcast-the-eurovision-podcrawl-starts-in-cannes-1959/) Wind Machine Podcast: Austria 1967 (https://windmachinepodcast.com/2025/06/30/episode-103-1967-podcrawl-oh-vienna-and-the-barefooted-mistress-of-puppets/) The EuroWhat? Podcast: Yugoslavia 1990 (hey, that's this one!) Niall Points: Latvia 2003 (week of July 28) 12 Points from America: Belgium 1987 (week of August 11) That Eurovision Site: Denmark 1964 (week of August 25) Douze Points: Azerbaijan 2012 (week of September 8)

In these special Humankind documentaries, ‘Beyond War' takes a look back at the last time the U.S. military had major involvement in the Middle East. We examine the true human costs of organized violence (for both soldiers and civilians). And what happens when citizens protest against war? Hear accounts from Yugoslavia to South Africa—of non-violent […]

In these special Humankind documentaries, ‘Beyond War' takes a look back at the last time the U.S. military had major involvement in the Middle East. We examine the true human costs of organized violence (for both soldiers and civilians). And what happens when citizens protest against war? Hear accounts from Yugoslavia to South Africa—of non-violent […]

On this day in 1995, at the height of the war in the former Yugoslavia, the Bosnian Serb army captured what was supposedly the UN "safe area" of Srebrenica. In the ensuing days, thousands of Bosnian Muslim women were raped. 8000 Muslim men and boys were murdered. It was Europe's worst massacre since the Second World War.Also in the programme: a Liberian historian on whether his fellow citizens should be outraged by President Trump's remarking on the Liberian leader's "excellent English"; and Scottish writer Irvine Welsh on his sequel to Trainspotting 30 years on from the publication of the original novel.(Photo: Bosnian Muslim women react as they stand amid grave stones of victims killed during the Srebrenica genocide, at the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial in Potocari, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 11 July 2025. Credit: Reuters/Amel Emric)

Han pasado 30 años desde que las tropas serbias mataron a más de 8.000 bosniacos en el municipio de Srebrenica. Hoy, miles de personas les rinden homenaje en una Bosnia que sigue sin superar sus heridas. “Lo peor sucedió. Para mí y mi familia, la familia de cuatro ha sido dividida por la mitad. Mi hijo y mi esposo fueron asesinados, solo mi hija y yo estamos seguimos vivas”, cuenta Fadila Efendić. Ella explica cmo durante semanas iba por las fosas buscando el cuerpo de sus seres queridos sin suerte. Ćamil Duraković tenía 16 años cuando huyó a las montañas escapando de las tropas serbias: “Estábamos todos los días bajo ataque de los serbios, capturando a gente, llevándosela. El primer día ya perdí a mi tío y a sus dos hijos. Todavía hoy, 30 años después, siento que sigo corriendo”, dice. Ellos no son los únicos, casi todos en Srebrenica tienen historias de aquel julio de 1995, cuando las tropas serbias dirigidas por Ratko Mladić entraron en este municipio al este de Bosnia y cerca de la frontera con Serbia. Allí atraparon a la mayor parte de los bosniacos (bosnios musulmanes), los mataron y los arrojaron en fosas comunes. Un total 8.372 personas perdieron la vida en cuestión de días. “El batallón [holandés] estaba del lado de Mladić” En ese momento, Bosnia llevaba tres años de conflicto armado que enfrentaba a las fuerzas serbias contra diferentes facciones bosnias y croatas, pero Srebrenica se consideraba una zona desmilitarizada y albergaba un batallón de la UNPROFOR, las fuerzas de Naciones Unidas que debían velar por el alto el fuego. Para ese entonces, los encargados de salvaguardar la seguridad de las alrededor de 30.000 personas que se refugiaban en esa ciudad, eran el batallón holandés Dutchbat III con unos 400 cascos azules allí presentes. Unos soldados que, como bien condenó La Haya, entregarían 350 bosniacos que se refugiaban en su basa a las tropas de Mladić. Fadila, quien fue una de las fundadoras de las Madres de Srebrenica, la organización que representa a las víctimas de Srebrenica y la que llevó a los tribunales al batallón holandés, enfatiza que “la ONU son responsables y culpables de que el batallón holandés no actuara, de que no nos protegiera. Si hubieran tenido la voluntad de protegernos, habrían enviado refuerzos a los soldados holandeses. [Los holandeses] se pusieron del lado de los Chetniks —tropas serbias—, y nos dejaron a nosotros en sus manos para que hicieran lo que quisieran”. Para Duraković, “el batallón estaba del lado de Mladić y esa historia no puede ser borrada. Todo lo que concierne al batallón holandés es una mala experiencia para nosotros. [Las pintadas encontradas en las paredes de sus cuarteles] son el mensaje que nos dejaron”. En las pintadas de las que habla, se leen expresiones racistas que los soldados holandeses escribieron sobre los bosnios durante su tiempo en Bosnia. “Los que tenemos hoy es negación” El genocidio de Srebrenica sería la última masacre que las tropas serbias realizarían en Bosnia. El conflicto se acabaría ese mismo año con la firma de los Acuerdos de Dayton, los cuales dividieron el país en dos entidades: la Federación Bosnia y la República Srpska. Hoy, Ćamil Duraković se ha convertido en el vicepresidente de la República Srpska y denuncia la negación de esta entidad al genocidio: “Lo que tenemos hoy es negación. Negación de las autoridades oficiales de la República Srpska, que siguen sin aceptar los hechos del pasado. Y cuando no aceptas la verdad, es muy difícil reconciliarse”, afirma. Y es que, aunque en 2004, el TPIY (Tribunal Penal Internacional para la ex Yugoslavia) reconoció oficialmente los crímenes cometidos en Srebrenica como genocidio, y en 2007 la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ) lo confirmó, la República Srpska en cambio, aún reconociendo que los crímenes cometidos en Srebrenica fueron graves, asegura que no se trató de un genocidio y que el uso de tal término es un intento de criminalizar al pueblo serbio. Sin embargo, y a pesar de esto, el pasado año, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) aprobó una resolución por la que se establece que hoy, 11 de julio, es el día anual para recordar este genocidio. “Desde el principio, se trató de demostrar la verdad y la justicia, de abrir las fosas comunes, de identificar a nuestros seres más queridos, de darles un entierro digno de un ser humano. Y, en particular, un gran logro fue la creación del centro conmemorativo, gracias al cual ahora se sabe dónde está el cementerio, desde dónde partieron y adónde regresaron, aunque lamentablemente en ataúdes. Y aún queda mucho por hacer: los criminales de guerra, por quienes hemos luchado, deben ser encontrados e identificados”, explica Efendić. Viviendo con el recuerdo Han pasado 30 años desde el genocidio de Srebrenica y desde el fin de conflicto en Bosnia, 30 años en los que su población ha tenido que seguir adelante con el recuerdo de las masacres que allí ocurrieron, y con un país que se organiza a través de los acuerdos derivados de este. Y es que Bosnia sigue funcionando bajo las directrices de Dayton, los que para Duraković “no son una solución justa para este país […] nadie en este momento vive según Dayton. Sólo tenemos la Constitución y el sistema de Dayton, pero todo el mundo actúa de forma diferente”. Este 11 de julio de 2025, miles de personas llegan de todas partes del mundo al memorial del genocidio, donde hoy se enterrarán los siete cuerpos identificados este año. De las más de 8.000 víctimas del genocidio aún quedan más de 1.000 sin localizar. Porque aunque hayan pasado 30 años desde el genocidio de Srebrenica, Bosnia y sus ciudadanos siguen viviendo con su recuerdo.

On July 11, 1995, Srebrenica – a small Yugoslav spa town, now located in Bosnia and Herzegovina – became the site of Europe's last genocide of the 20th century. Thirty years later, the town, whose population is now 60 percent Bosniaks and 40 percent Serbs, has not regained its former glory and remains haunted by the memory of one of the worst crimes of the Yugoslav wars. FRANCE 24's Laurent Rouy, Edward Godsell and Nikola Vrzic report.

What does it mean to live a life in tune—with yourself, your passions, and your wellbeing? In this episode of Musings on Wellbeing, host Charlie Bresler and his guest, internationally renowned pianist Milica Jelača Jovanović, explore how the pursuit of excellence can both shape and challenge our inner lives. Raised in a family of classical musicians in Yugoslavia, Milica's journey spans elite music schools, intense conservatory training in post-Soviet Moscow, and a new chapter of life in Michigan. Their conversation touches on the delicate balance between ambition and self-care, artistry and identity. Her story is both deeply personal and universally resonant—a reflection on discipline, resilience, and finding meaning through music. Listeners will hear Milica's candid take on how intensive training has shaped her mental and emotional wellbeing, the role of family in grounding her, and why she prioritizes self-improvement over competition.  She also shares the guiding principles behind her teaching style and gives a sneak peek into exciting musical projects on the horizon.  Links: milicajelacajovanovic.com Milica on YouTube @milicajj Music from this episode: Mozart concerto performance with bellinghamsymphony.org  Musing on Wellbeing is sponsored by EH Walkers. Discover more and join EH Walkers at www.ehwalkers.org. Charlie Bresler is a former business executive, co-founder of the nonprofit The Life You Can Save, and a self-described effective hedonist. As a psychologist, Charlie emphasizes the importance of aligning personal pleasure with doing good, rejecting the notion of self-sacrifice in favor of a fulfilling, values-driven life.  

Remembering Yugoslavia the podcast is FIVE years old! A gift to you in celebration of our 5th birthday: a reverse episode with me as the guest expanding on the podcast's origin story. Plus travel, socialism, and Yugonostalgia* * *.With Peter Korchnak (Remembering Yugoslavia).* * * On Remembering Yugoslavia PLUS: an extended, ad-free episode featuring extra interview footage, stories, and analysis; exclusive for Yugoblok members. * * * Remembering Yugoslavia is a Yugoblok podcast exploring the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak.Show notes and transcript: Yugoblok.com/Origin-Story-Redux/Instagram: @rememberingyugoslavia & @yugo.blokJOIN YUGOBLOKSupport the show

Episode #362: Myanmar has recorded the world's worst casualties from landmines and explosive ordnance for the first time, with over 1,000 casualties in 2024 alone, 29% of whom are children. The inaugural episode in our “Navigating a Minefield” series kicks off with Bekim Shala, a humanitarian mine action expert whose journey in the field began in his native Kosovo, heavily contaminated by landmines during the breakup of Yugoslavia. Witnessing the human toll there, he recognized the importance of mine action. “By being exposed to people who have been injured really quickly, it became clear how important this work is,” Shala says. His work has since taken him to numerous conflict and post-conflict zones, including Eritrea, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, and Vietnam before arriving in Myanmar in 2016. As a coordinator for humanitarian mine action in the country, Shala led a team contributing to explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) and secured permissions for surveys through engagement with Naypyidaw, while pushing for permission to conduct de-mining. Shala believes that “had COVID-19 not struck and the coup not unfolded, [they] would have been clearing landmines in Myanmar by now.” However, the 2021 coup worsened the situation, with landmines now pervasive across all states and regions, moving increasingly into residential zones. This shift, coupled with indiscriminate mining by less experienced parties, has led to an increasing threat to civilians that could take decades to defuse. Most landmines are factory-produced by the Myanmar military, although improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are also made by some ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and People's Defense Forces (PDFs). Systematic clearance is impossible given the conflict and lack of permissions. As Myanmar is not a signatory to the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, Shala's strategy focuses on engaging all parties to reduce landmine use, especially in civilian areas, looking ahead to a future where the country can be cleared of explosive ordnance. “Even small reductions, such as refraining from use in populated areas or encouraging basic record-keeping of where landmines are laid, can shave decades from the other end,” he says.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayoturejesha katika mkutano wa 69 wa kamisheni ya hali ya wanawake duniani CSW69 kumsikia Mkurugenzi wa TEN/MET Nasra Kibukila kuhusu jitihada zao za kuhakikisha watoto wote wa Kitanzania wanapata elimu bora, jumuishi na yenye usawa, kwa kushirikiana na Serikali na wadau mbalimbali wa elimu ndani na nje ya nchi.Kamishna Mkuu wa Haki za Binadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Volker Turk, amesikitishwa sana na mauaji ya jana ya watu wapatao 10, sambamba na uporaji na uharibifu wa mali wakati polisi walipokabiliana na waandamanaji kwenye mji mkuu wa Kenya, Nairobi na katika kaunti nyingine 16.Huko Geneva, Uswisi kumeanza mkutano wa siku 4 kuhusu matumizi ya Akili Mnemba au AI kwa maslahi ya wote ambapo Katibu Mkuu wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mawasiliano, ITU, Doreen Bogdan-Martin ameuliza washiriki ni jambo gani wanafanya AI ihudumie ubinadamu.?Na kuelekea kumbukizi yamauaji ya Srebrenica tarehe 11 mwezi huu wa julai, Umoja wa Mataifa unakumbuka mauaji hayo yaliyofanyika wakati wa vita vilivyofuatia baada ya kuvunjika kwa iliyokuwa Yugoslavia. Zaidi ya watu 100,000 huko Bosnia na Herzegovina waliuawa kati ya mwaka 1992 na 1995, wengi wao wakiwa waislamu wa Bosnia. Umoja wa Mataifa unasema mauaji ya Srebrenica ni moja ya vipindi vya kiza zaidi vya vita.Na katika mashinani tunakupeleka katika miji ya mpakani ya Matar na Muon katika eneo la Gambella nchini Ethiopia ambako maelfu ya wakimbizi wamewasili kutoka Jimbo la Upper Nile nchini Sudan Kusini wakikimbia vita na njaa, na sasa wanasubiri usajili na usaidizi kutoka kwa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mpango wa chakula. Nyandow Wie Deng ni mmoja akisimulia yaliyomkumba.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

PREVIEW BALKANS: Colleague Ivana Stradner comments on how few will take on the complexity of untangling the Yugoslavia  breakup of the 1990s. More. 1910 KING NICHOLAS OF MONTENEGRO AND FAMILY

Remembering Yugoslavia the podcast is FIVE years old! A gift to you in celebration of our 5th birthday: a revised and remastered version of the podcast's inaugural episode.There's a company in Zagreb that rents and gives tours in Yugo cars. Let's go for a ride! With Antonija Buntak (Yugocar Adventure) and Božo the Red Yugo. Birthday song by Ekrem Jevrić and Svega City.* * * On Remembering Yugoslavia PLUS: an ad-free episode exclusive for Yugoblok members. * * * Remembering Yugoslavia is a Yugoblok podcast exploring the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak.Show notes and transcript: Yugoblok.com/Episode-One-Redux/Instagram: @rememberingyugoslavia & @yugo.blokJOIN YUGOBLOKSupport the show

From the ruins of war to the pages of Marvel and DC, Croatian artists have built stories as powerful as the ones they illustrate. They have now built a reputation within the popular world of comic books. Few fans are aware that some of these iconic characters originate from a small Balkan nation with a limited comic book market of its own. For years, Croatian illustrators have quietly made their mark at top publishers like Marvel and DC Comics, crafting the visual worlds of heroes known and loved by millions. It's an unlikely success story born not in flashy studios, but amid the upheaval of war and economic uncertainty. Before the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, comics were a staple of youth culture in the region. From that era emerged a generation of Croatian artists who would later earn international acclaim in an industry far from home. “We've always had great talent. But as the market declined significantly in our country, these talented individuals—thanks to their skill and excellence—were forced to seek opportunities abroad. … There's no secret to their success, these are simply top-notch cartoonists,” explains Marko Šunjić, founder of Fibra, a Croatian comic book publisher. Dalibor Talajić, a former clarinet teacher, traded music for illustration and never looked back. Today, his résumé includes titles such as Deadpool, X-Men, Avengers, and The Hulk. “Ever since I was a kid, I was dreaming about superhero comics, about doing superhero comics. Marvel, DC, that was eventual goal. Unless you're a genius, which I'm not, you start small. So, I was firstly published in a couple of small publishers, but I was persistent… And it took me, let's say, 15 years to break the ice, to appear in the foreign market, in the American market. But after that, only two years, it took to get to Marvel,” says Talajić. Being a comic book artist, he says, is a dream come true—a rewarding but extremely demanding job. Behind every issue are weeks or even months of work, sleepless nights, and a constant run with deadlines. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

El yerno de Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, busca convertir el antiguo edificio del Ministerio de Defensa de Yugoslavia en un complejo de lujo.

Ariane Mueller talks with curator Jeanette Pacher not only about her current exhibition in Secession's iconic exhibition hall, but also speaks about her experience of initiating projects, sharing space, ideas, and resources, and the importance of collaborating – providing broader insight into her creative practice and understanding as an artist. This episode was recorded on 3 June 2025, a week after the opening of Ariane Mueller's exhibition: Ariane Mueller Fish are folded into the sea just as the sea is folded into fish 29.5. – 31.8.2025 Ariane Mueller's preoccupation with war, which is at the heart of the exhibition Fish are folded into the sea just as the sea is folded into fish, has a long and complex history. Decades ago, in the early 1990s, she came into contact with the conflict in Yugoslavia through her work on the art magazine Artfan (1991–1996), which she edited together with the artist Linda Bilda. Slovenian writers wanted to place articles in Artfan in which they called for arms supplies to their country in support of its war with Serbia. Unsure how to handle the situation, the artists travelled to Zagreb shortly after the war began. As a delegate to the United Nations for many years, Mueller was later also faced with the Iraq War. More Ariane Mueller – born in Vienna – studied in Barcelona – Austrian delegate to UN-HABITAT from 1996 to 2013 – based in Berlin since 1995 – editor of Artfan, Vienna (1991–1996) – from 1998 to today co-editor of Starship, Berlin – publisher, Starship Verlag – novelist: Handbuch für die Reise durch Afrika [Handbook for Traveling Through Africa], 2013 – visual artist exhibiting internationally: MCA Sydney Museum Ludwig Cologne, Akademie der Künste Berlin, Berlin Biennale, Havana Biennale – exhibition curator: Werkleitz Biennale: Common Property 2004; Dispossession, Künstlerhaus Wien 2021; on mimesis and other mild disOrientations in space, WAF Gallery, Vienna 2023 on the theme of one's own disappearance in the gaze of the other (as happens in engaging with all forms of artificial intelligence). Jeanette Pacher is a curator at the Vienna Secession since 2007. She is a regular lecturer in the Department of Site-Specific Art at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, and since 2023, a jury member of KÖR – Art in Public Space Vienna.   Secession Podcast: Artists features artists exhibiting at the Secession. The Dorotheum is the exclusive sponsor of the Secession Podcast. Programmed by the board of the Secession. Jingle: Hui Ye with an excerpt from Combat of dreams for string quartet and audio feed (2016, Christine Lavant Quartett) by Alexander J. Eberhard Audio Editor: Paul Macheck Executive Producer: Jeanette Pacher

ur friend, the hero, Detective Jim Wood retired this past week. In this week's podcast we pay tribute to the man, the legend who put America's biggest serial killer away for life. Without Jim, Kermit Gosnell would still be killing. The Philadelphia abortion doctor was running a House of Horrors for 30 years, he killed hundreds perhaps thousands. Listen to the podcast to hear about Jim's life and career. And we are in Ireland and what a weird place it is. On this week's podcast, we bring you the craziest and most shocking stories from cross-dressing farmers to abortion jokes on morning TV. And hear how Phelim grew up on one of the most dangerous roads on the planet and safety improvements have just been stopped for the third time because of… you guessed it… Climate Change. People die so activists can virtue signal.Meanwhile in America, a family celebrating a birthday was wiped out along with all their guests, because the “climate experts” at the national weather service who claim they can “predict” the weather in 30 to 100 years, couldn't warn boaters about an afternoon storm on a lake.And it's ok to be anti-semitic in the UK. Watch the podcast to hear about a country where a mother is imprisoned for years over a tweet that she deleted but a singer is still walking around after calling for death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]. We bring you the truth about two-tier justice in the UK. We have a special guest, Stephen L. Miller, who's going to tell us about how the media, on topics from Biden to Iran, are more interested in covering up the news than actually covering the news. And just who is the worst journalist in America? And we love seeing the world through Ann's airpods which are moving around former Yugoslavia faster than a UN “peacekeeper”. Now they are in Croatia. Listen to the podcast to follow their journey. And leave a comment wherever you get our content and you never know, we may read it on the air.****************************Projects You Need to Check Out: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/our-projects/Stephen Miller's X: @redsteezePhelim's X: (https://x.com/PhelimMcAleer)Ann's X: (https://x.com/annmcelhinney)USS SocialsInsta: (https://www.instagram.com/unreportedstorysociety/)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/TheAPScoop/)X: (https://x.com/AP_Unreported)And did you know that you don't have to wait a week to get the scoop? Subscribe to our Stories.io substack where you get the news and views every day: https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com/ *************************************

It’s time once again to salute Uncanny Magazine Kickstarter Backers, and salute them we do, with questions! Difficult, specific, mostly-American questions! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Daniel Ryan, Joe Veneracion, Mikah Sargent, Pinky and Thomas Wouters.

It’s time once again to salute Uncanny Magazine Kickstarter Backers, and salute them we do, with questions! Difficult, specific, mostly-American questions! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Daniel Ryan, Joe Veneracion, Mikah Sargent, Pinky and Thomas Wouters.

The Muslims of Bosnia in southeast Europe treasure a centuries-long tradition of writing about the journey to Mecca. These treatises and travelogues help us trace the changing ways in which the hajj was experienced and described by these European Muslims who lived under the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires, then socialist Yugoslavia, before the independence of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the early 1990s. To explore these different meanings of the hajj for the Bosnian Muslims—or Bosniaks—this episode looks at the fascinating texts they wrote in Arabic and Ottoman Turkish as well as the Bosnian language. We'll follow not only the impact of changing political conditions, but also the way new forms of transport and changing literary fashions reshaped the experience and interpretation of a pilgrimage which both was and wasn't the same over the centuries.  Nile Green talks to Dženita Karić, author of Bosnian Hajj Literature: Multiple Paths to the Holy (Edinburgh University Press, 2022).

The untranslatable word fjaka describes "a very particular state of mind when you desire nothing more than to gaze off into the distance and abandon all forms of activity. It's “the art of doing nothing" and "a yearning for nothingness." It's also the title of the latest book of travel writing about the former Yugoslavia, out of Poland.With Aleksandra Wojtaszek (Fjaka: Sezon na Chorwację / Fjaka: Chorvátska sezóna; Fjaka: A Croatian Season).* * * On Remembering Yugoslavia PLUS: an ad-free episode exclusive for Yugoblok members. * * * Remembering Yugoslavia is a Yugoblok podcast exploring the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak.Show notes and transcript: Yugoblok.com/Fjaka/Instagram: @rememberingyugoslavia & @yugo.blokJOIN YUGOBLOKSupport the show

Para el presente episodio, en Mirada Semanal decidimos salirnos de nuestra región y examinar la imagen que se tiene de América, pero desde los Balcanes. Una imagen desde fuera, que nos permita complementar y entender desde otro punto de vista las dinámicas socio-económicas de nuestro continente, en el que quizá sea el momento de mayor heterogeneidad y fragmentación política de nuestra historia reciente. Una visión particularmente interesante, si consideramos que se da desde una región europea que históricamente ha tenido que convivir con los efectos de ideas tan antagonistas como la integración versus desintegración, o como el nacionalismo versus regionalismo como es el caso de los Balcanes.De hecho, cuando se explica el proceso de fragmentación de unidades políticas que antes estuvieron juntas, se emplea el término "balcanización" en referencia a la desintegración reciente de lo que antes fue Yugoslavia. Sin embargo, considerando las profundas divisiones que presenta la política en el continente americano, esta noción podría trasladarse a lo que vive actualmente esta extensa región del mundo. No tan solo por las divisiones geográficas entre la América Anglosajona del norte y la América Hispana del centro y sur del continente, sino también la fragmentación política al interno de cada sociedad como producto del incremento de la polarización, el extremismo identitario y en suma, el sostenido deterioro de la calidad de nuestras democracias.Para este episodio, desde Novi Sad Serbia nos acompaña Bojana Kovačević. Profesora y Directora del Centro Iberoamericano de la Universidad de Novi Sad en Serbia CIBAM y Presidenta del Comité Organizador del Congreso Internacional de Americanistas en la edición 2025. Experta además en literatura hispanoamericana y traductora de decenas de libros del castellano al serbio. Con su apoyo analítico conoceremos más sobre esta imagen de América, también desde la perspectiva académica balcánica.Analistas:Manuel Alcántara SáezMaría Puerta RieraInvitada especial:Bojana KovačevićEdición y Conducción:Xavier Rodríguez Franco

Discussion Highlights:Demographic megatrends: Population is shrinking and aging across Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe; fertility rates remain low and often below replacement levels. Some Western nations rely on immigration to maintain workforce levels.Economic and fiscal impact: Falling birth rates and working-age populations threaten tax bases needed to sustain pensions, healthcare, and living standards.Policy responses: Hungary's family incentives briefly boosted fertility before rates fell again to ~1.38. Scandinavian social policies helped but haven't reached replacement fertility. Immigration remains essential.Healthy life expectancy: Lifespans have increased significantly but healthy years have not kept pace. Promoting healthy ageing is critical for extending working lives.Political narratives: Demographic anxieties underpin nationalist rhetoric in Hungary and Bulgaria. In Western Europe, aging populations amplify both immigrant integration debates and depopulation concerns (e.g., rural Spain).Ukraine and modern warfare: Judah shares frontline insights: drones, electronic warfare countermeasures, fiber-optic-controlled UAVs, land drones for logistics and medevac, and upcoming AI-swarm tech reshape battlefield dynamics.Ukrainian resilience: On-the-ground mindset is “phlegmatic pragmatism”—facing war fatigue, debate over ceasefire, but determination to adapt.Europe's future: Post-Brexit Britain re-engages with EU; EU enlargement may take a variable-geometry approach. Western Balkans and Ukraine may enter through piecemeal integration rather than simultaneous accession.Guest BioTim JudahA British journalist and author  Tim Judah is a Special Correspondent for The Economist and a longtime commentator on Eastern Europe. Educated at the LSE, and Fletcher School at Tufts University, he has reported from global hotspots across the Balkans, Ukraine, Africa, and Asia. His major works include The Serbs: History, Myth and the Destruction of Yugoslavia, Kosovo: War & Revenge, and In Wartime: Stories from Ukraine. He has been shortlisted for the 2022 Bayeux Calvados-Normandy War Correspondents Prize. Judah co-founded the concept of the “Yugosphere” during a fellowship at LSE in 2009, serves on the boards of BIRN and the Kosovar Stability Initiative, and was a fellow of IWM and ERSTE Foundation's Europe's Futures programme in 2018/19 Online ProfilesFind Tim on Bluesky @timjudah.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @timjudah1More on Life and Fate is @ the IWM's site here Ivan Vejvoda is Head of the Europe's Futures program at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) implemented in partnership with ERSTE Foundation. The program is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and the generation of ideas addressing pivotal challenges confronting Europe and the European Union: nexus of borders and migration, deterioration in rule of law and democracy and European Union's enlargement prospects.The Institute for Human Sciences is an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences. Founded as a place of encounter in 1982 by a young Polish philosopher, Krzysztof Michalski, and two German colleagues in neutral Austria, its initial mission was to create a meeting place for dissenting thinkers of Eastern Europe and prominent scholars from the West.Since then it has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among regions that now embrace the Global South and North. The IWM is an independent and non-partisan institution, and proudly so. All of our fellows, visiting and permanent, pursue their own research in an environment designed to enrich their work and to render it more accessible within and beyond academia.For further information about the Institute:https://www.iwm.at/

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! VIII Tanto en este programa como en el anterior, hemos hablado de diferentes encuentros paranormales y curiosidades surgidas en antiguas guerras. A lo largo del episodio, nos adentramos en los testimonios de soldados y oficiales que, en medio del horror del combate, aseguraron vivir experiencias que desafiaban toda lógica. Nos trasladamos al puesto de avanzada OP Rock, en la provincia afgana de Helmand, donde marines estadounidenses descubrieron restos humanos, voces en idiomas extraños, y figuras invisibles que dejaban huellas físicas de su paso. Un lugar ya considerado maldito por los locales, cargado de historia sangrienta desde los tiempos soviéticos. Testimonios como el del Cabo Zolnik, quien escuchó voces en ruso a centímetros de su oído y vio por la mira térmica a una figura humanoide que desapareció al bajar el arma, marcaron esta base como uno de los epicentros de lo inexplicable. En el mismo escenario bélico, otro marine disparó a un intruso que intentaba saltar la verja. Lo que cayó al suelo no fue un hombre: era una criatura envuelta en humo negro, con ojos rojos brillantes y una risa que heló la sangre de todos. Luego, simplemente desapareció. Desde Afganistán saltamos al campo K2 en Irak, donde soldados estadounidenses reportaron la presencia de niños fantasma, risas inexplicables en la noche y figuras humanoides caminando junto a las patrullas, con ojos brillantes que desaparecían tras un salto imposible. Recordamos también la aparición más famosa del conflicto de Vietnam: la mujer alada de Da Nang, una figura femenina desnuda, con alas de murciélago y un brillo verdoso. Testigos como Earl Morrison aseguran que flotaba en silencio total, mirándolos fijamente durante varios minutos. Casos similares ocurrieron en otras partes del mundo. En el Campamento Okubo (Japón, 1952), el soldado Sinclair Taylor disparó a una entidad alada con ojos brillantes que flotaba frente a él. Su sargento le confesó que no era el primero en verla. Coincidencias con otros casos, como el de Vietnam, refuerzan la idea de que estas entidades podrían estar relacionadas con los llamados "hombres pájaro" o incluso con el Mothman. Otro relato nos lleva a la guerra civil en Yugoslavia, donde varios soldados presenciaron cómo una mujer enloquecida entregaba un vestido de novia a un vehículo militar… sin saber que dentro transportaban el cadáver de un joven. Aseguraba que su hija muerta se lo había pedido en sueños, noche tras noche. También se menciona el fenómeno de los Foo Fighters, luces anaranjadas que seguían a los aviones durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial sin aparecer en el radar. Y los famosos Gremlins, pequeñas criaturas que, según los pilotos británicos y estadounidenses, saboteaban los aviones en pleno vuelo. En los Alpes suizos, en el invierno de 1946, soldados descubrieron cuerpos mutilados cerca de una base militar abandonada. En una cueva sellada por orden militar, algunos oyeron voces y risas provenientes del interior. Un geólogo anotó en su diario que la cueva emitía "sonidos como voces humanas", antes de que fuera sellada con explosivos. Y viajamos también a la batalla de Little Bighorn (1876, Montana), donde se reportan apariciones de soldados decapitados, luces extrañas y guerreros sioux espectrales. El guardabosques Steve Adelson afirmó haber seguido una silueta vestida de soldado de caballería antes de que desapareciera en la oscuridad. Finalmente, recordamos a los soldados japoneses rezagados, como Shoichi Yokoi y Hiroo Onoda, quienes siguieron luchando décadas después del fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, ignorando que la guerra había terminado. Aunque no necesariamente paranormal, su fidelidad y desconexión del mundo rozan lo inverosímil. Este episodio nos deja una idea persistente: en los lugares donde la guerra lo consume todo, a veces lo inexplicable no solo sobrevive... sino que permanece. Presencias. Apariciones. Ecos del pasado que siguen repitiéndose. HAZTE MECENAS, no dejes que La Biblioteca, cierre Nunca sus Puertas… Sigamos sumando en LLDLL, SUSCRIBETE en IVOOX y comparte. GRATITUD ESPECIAL: Siempre a los MECENAS. Sin ustedes… esto no sería posible. SUSCRIBETE AL CANAL DE TELEGRAM: https://t.me/LaLamadaDeLaLuna PUEDES VER ALGUNOS VIDEOS DE LLDLL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEOtdbbriLqUfBtjs_wtEHw Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

En el año 1992, Dinamarca no tenía planeado jugar la Eurocopa. Su selección no había clasificado. Sin embargo, a días de iniciar el torneo, fue llamada para reemplazar a Yugoslavia, que fue descalificada por conflictos políticos. Los jugadores estaban en vacaciones, sin entrenar, sin ilusiones, pero aceptaron. Contra todo pronóstico, vencieron a Francia, luego a Holanda y en la final, derrotaron a Alemania. Siendo campeones de Europa. Un jugador dijo: “No estábamos listos, pero estuvimos disponibles”. De igual forma, el Reino de Dios no se mueve por méritos humanos, sino por corazones dispuestos. El Señor Jesús llamó a pescadores, a cobradores de impuestos, a jóvenes sin renombre. No eran los mejores capacitados, pero fueron los primeros en seguirlo. Quizá no te sientes listo(a). Tal vez crees que no sabes lo suficiente o que fallaste demasiado. Pero Dios no te llama porque eres perfecto; te llama porque quiere usarte. Así que, si Él abre una puerta hoy, no respondas con excusas. Responde con fe. Disponibilidad vale más que habilidad. La Biblia dice en Isaías 6:8: “Entonces oí la voz del Señor, que decía: ¿A quién enviaré...? Entonces respondí yo: Heme aquí, envíame a mí” (RV1960).

Dimitri unpacks one of the most consequential and murky events in the history of the Cold War: the 1948 split between Tito's Yugoslavia and Stalin's USSR. Topics include: Tito “giddy with success”, tactical disagreements over Yugoslav activites in Albania and the Greek Civil War, the proposed “Balkan Federation” with Bulgaria, the establishment of the Cominform, the blowup in early 1948 over Yugoslav army deployments to Albania, escalating ideological charges from the Soviet Central Committee, Tito's fateful refusal to accept Stalin's criticism, the death of General Arso Jovanović on the Yugoslav-Romanian border, escalating charges of treason, spying, and murder from other eastern bloc countries, and an extended oral history of the Goli Otok concentration camp as told by one of its survivors, the pro-Soviet “ibeovci” Yugoslav Communist Vlado Dapčević. For access to new episodes of DEMON FORCES and the full Subliminal Jihad catalog, subscribe to the Demon Forces Tier at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

Coucou everyone!What happens when you can't trust Russia or the United States? Who do you turn to? You turn to......Mexico??? In Yugoslavia, that's exactly what happened during the 1950s. This week Kate tells us about the Yu-Mex music genre. Catherine then tells us about the Slavic myth, The Tree of Life. So pour yourself some tequila or rakija and let's say 'salud' to our newest episode!Main topic sources: Yucatan Magazine: Yu-MexGlobal VoicesYoutube: Yu-Mex - Yugoslav MexicoAustin FilmMitú: Yu-MexMini topic sources:Slavic Tree of Life Kate's recommendation: Catherine's recommendation: Tuna Caprese salad, the perfect Italian summer lunch!Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

The post-Cold War / post-Yugoslav history of the Nonaligned Movement. Vestiges and legacy of nonalignment in Yugoslavia and elsewhere. The future of nonalignment and of explorations thereof.With Rima Sabina Aouf, Agustín Cosovschi, Natalija Dimić Lompar, Ljiljana Kolešnik, Petra Matić, Goran Musić, Bojana Piškur, Ljubica Spaskovska, and Paul Stubbs. Featuring music by SZ (Creative Commons), Tolga Maktay (courtesy of Kosha Musika), Tetouze, and phrex (Creative Commons).Part 7 of 7.* * * Remembering Yugoslavia PLUS: an extended episode featuring additional commentary, analysis, stories, and music. Exclusive for Yugoblok members. * * * Remembering Yugoslavia is a Yugoblok podcast exploring the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak.Show notes and transcript: Yugoblok.com/Nonaligned-Movement7/Instagram: @rememberingyugoslavia & @yugo.blokJOIN YUGOBLOKSupport the show

Why do so many women feel uncomfortable talking about money, and how can we change it? Where does this come from? How can we change this mindset? Carina speaks with behavioral money coach and founder of Women with Cents, Natasha Janssens. From escaping war-torn Yugoslavia to becoming an accountant, mortgage broker, financial planner, and now a powerful voice helping women shift their relationship with money, Natasha shares her personal journey and how it led her to focus on the psychology of money to support women. Whether you're returning to work, navigating the cost of daycare, or just trying to stay afloat, remember: this is a season. Give yourself permission to just survive, if that's where you are. The time for growth will come. You don't need to know it all. You just need to take the first step and know your numbers. We chat about: Why women often avoid financial conversations How our upbringing, traditional gender roles, and societal norms impact our money mindset The emotional drivers behind financial stress and avoidance Practical steps to build financial confidence (even if you're not a "numbers person") Why understanding your "financial story" is key to making empowered decisions that can also have a positive impact on your children  Tips for navigating money conversations with your partner Superannuation, contribution splitting, and what to know post-maternity leave This is an episode with great tips and advice whether you're returning to work, navigating childcare costs, working for a few years, or want to feel more in control of your finances to help you later in life.    Episode links  Connect with Natasha: Women with Cents or @womenwithcents Subscribe to the Working Mumma newsletter or connect @workingmummacommunity or on LinkedIn 

Today's guest is Marina Paulenka, program director of Fotografiska Berlin and a fearless voice in contemporary photography. Born in Yugoslavia before the war, Marina's story is one of resilience. From growing up during conflict to building a global platform for artists, often without institutional support.We talked about using photography as a tool for empowerment, activism, and storytelling. Marina shared what it really takes to launch a festival from scratch, the importance of making space for underrepresented voices, and how art can drive real societal change.Let's dive in. And if you enjoy this conversation, don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/aboutFollow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Part 1 Devotion by Adam Makos Summary"Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by Adam Makos is a powerful narrative centered around the true stories of two Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War – Ensign Jesse Brown and Lieutenant Tom Hudner. Summary: The book begins by providing the background of Jesse Brown, the first African American naval aviator, and his rise to become a skilled pilot despite the racial challenges of the era. Makos explores Brown's struggles, his determination, and the difference he makes in the lives of those around him, while also highlighting his unique friendship with Tom Hudner, a white pilot who would go on to demonstrate extraordinary bravery in combat.The narrative builds up to the Korean War, where both pilots serve in Carrier Air Group 6 aboard the USS Leyte. During a mission, Brown's aircraft is shot down, and he finds himself stranded behind enemy lines in the freezing mountains of North Korea. In a remarkable act of courage and loyalty, Hudner attempts to save Brown by crash-landing his own plane near the wreckage of Brown's aircraft. Makos meticulously details the ensuing rescue effort, depicting Hudner's desperate and selfless attempts to free his friend from the wreckage as they fight against the harsh elements and the reality that rescue might not come in time. The book paints a vivid picture of the friendship and heroism displayed in dire circumstances, showcasing themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the deep bond forged between the two men. Throughout the narrative, readers also gain insight into the larger context of the war, the experiences of soldiers, and the impact of the racial dynamics of the time. The book culminates in a poignant reflection on the toll of war, the meaning of sacrifice, and the lasting legacy of those who serve their country. Adam Makos delivers a moving homage to heroism, exploring how true friendship can transcend race and adversity, leaving a lasting impression on readers.Part 2 Devotion AuthorAdam Makos is a notable American author and historian, recognized for his works on military history, particularly focusing on World War II. He is known for his engaging storytelling that brings to life the experiences of veterans and the realities of war. Release of 'Devotion'Adam Makos released the book 'Devotion' on June 14, 2022. The book tells the true story of two naval aviators during the Korean War, Ensign Jesse Brown and his commander, Lieutenant Tom Hudner. Other Books WrittenIn addition to 'Devotion', Adam Makos has authored several other books, including:'A Higher Call' (2012) This critically acclaimed work tells the story of a Luftwaffe pilot and a B-17 bomber crewman during World War II, exploring themes of honor and humanity amidst the chaos of war.'Spearhead' (2019) This book narrates the exploits of an American tank company during World War II, focusing on their challenges and triumphs as they fought their way through Europe.'Forgotten 500' (2007) A gripping account of the largest rescue mission in special operations history, concerning the Allied airmen shot down over Yugoslavia during World War II, their journey of survival, and subsequent rescue efforts. Best Book in Terms of EditionsWhile opinions may vary among readers, 'A Higher Call' is often regarded as Makos's best work, receiving widespread acclaim and many reprints. It has been praised for its thorough research, emotional depth, and compelling narrative style. This book has multiple editions available, including hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats, making it accessible to a wide audience. It has also earned several awards and been featured in various discussions about military literature, further solidifying its reputation.Overall, Adam Makos has made significant contributions to the genre of military history through his engaging...

Tom welcomes Alex Krainer to the show to discuss the importance of investing in commodities like gold and silver as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical instability. Krainer highlights the manipulation of markets, particularly natural gas, which has been kept artificially low to control food prices. Krainer discusses the problems created by the modern debt based systems and why these structures need to change for humanity to progress. He feel the world is heading towards an uncharter period of multi-polarity in currencies. Krainer emphasizes the need for individuals to build local support networks, as governments may fail to provide adequate assistance during crises. He advises investors to get to know their neighbors and develop practical solutions to survive challenges like shortages or economic disruptions. Krainer also touches on his work in trend following and provides resources such as his Substack newsletters and books, which are available for free on his website. His insights underscore the importance of preparedness and resilience in uncertain times. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:52 - U.S. Imperial Interests00:07:02 - Repeatable Cycles?00:11:43 - A Multi-Polar World?00:15:48 - Trump's Policies00:20:25 - Ukraine War Progression00:24:25 - Wars, Debt System, & Profits00:30:38 - Framework & Systems00:37:40 - Reforming Banking00:48:55 - Central Bank Gold Buying00:51:56 - Silver's Behavior?00:54:50 - Trend Analysis & Risks00:59:44 - Energy, NatGas, Crude Oil01:02:36 - Concluding Thoughts Guest Links:Website: https://isystem-tf.com/Books: https://isystem-tf.com/about/Substack: https://alexkrainer.substack.comX: https://x.com/NakedHedgie Alex Krainer is an author and hedge fund manager based in Monaco. He was born and raised in a socialist regime of former Yugoslavia, under one-party communist rule. Alex was born in Rijeka, Croatia , and spent a year in California as part of a student exchange program when he was 17 years old. He later transferred to Switzerland, where he completed a degree in Business and Economics.After his studies, Alex lived in Venezuela for a year and experienced his first banking crisis when 9 of Venezuela's 16 largest banks failed. He returned to Croatia and joined the military, serving through 1995 during the last phases of Croatia's war of independence.Alex has worked as a market analyst, researcher, trader, hedge fund manager, and CEO since 1996, mostly out of Monaco. He is the founder of Krainer Analytics and creator of I-System Trend Following. As an author, Alex has written books such as "The Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax," which was censored and banned. His work often focuses on geopolitical issues, including the conflict between Russia and the west.

Iain Dale talks to journalist and historian Connor Hand about the extraordinary life of rule of Yugoslavua's post war ruler, Tito, who started out in life as Josip Broz.

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus comment on the breakup of Yugoslavia in contrast to the breakup of Ukraine. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1941 UKRAINE

On the former Yugoslavia and the ethnography of anti-nationalists. [For the full episode, subscribe: patreon.com/bungacast] [Reading Club LIVE: Sat 14 June, 9am LA, 12am NY, 5pm London, 6pm Berlin] In the third installment of this block on inter/nationalism in the 21st century, we take a look at the other side of nationalism, through scholar Stefaan Jansen's “Anti-nationalism: Post-Yugoslav Resistance and Narratives of Self and Society”. Who are the Somewheres and Anywheres in post-Yugoslavia? How does Jansen understand the marginalisation of anti-nationalism in Serbia and Croatia? Is understanding nationalism and anti-nationalism as discursive practices a useful lens for understanding post-Yugoslav identities? Why is the act of forgetting or misremembering significant in the context of post-Yugoslav anti-nationalist narratives? How did the contrast between pre-war Yugoslavia and post-war realities shape anti-nationalist identities? Must individuality be anti-nationalist? Reading Club 2024/25 Syllabus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TRn6kWzICbqUBo64Jp-c8TS0K4axTy3M/view

Londinium 90 AD Is Ukraine another fragmented Yugoslavia for Europe to pay for? Michael Vlahos Friends of History Debating Society @michalis_vlahos https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russian-drone-fragments-set-kyiv-apartment-building-ablaze-official-says-2025-05-24/ 1941 Italian invasion of Yugoslavia

In this episode, I'm joined by bestselling author Damien Lewis to talk about one of the remarkable men featured in his new book SAS Great Escapes Four — Archie Gibson. Archie served with the Long Range Desert Group and worked closely with the SAS during some of their earliest and most daring operations. His wartime journey took him from the harsh deserts of North Africa to the rugged terrain of Yugoslavia, where he operated alongside local resistance fighters behind enemy lines. We also delve into the ongoing campaign to award SAS legend Paddy Mayne a posthumous Victoria Cross, recognition he was controversially denied during the war.   patreon.com/ww2podcast