Best Illumination Academy™ Podcasts (2025)

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129. Death Rites, Ancestral Healing & the Cosmic Illumination: Multidimensional Wisdom for Starseeds 1:05:36

29d ago1:05:36

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In this episode: What death rites are—and why they matter for the soul and lineage The process of integrating transmissions and healing generational trauma Why feminine energy and ancestral connection is vital for global awakening Ancient wisdom, the Bardos, and the life review after death The role of free will in breaking family patterns The reali…

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Oh Keir! Labour’s torrid first year 28:17

4h ago28:17

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After a landslide victory and promises for radical renewal, Britain’s Labour government is failing in policy and popularity. Our correspondents explain why. Nearly a year after the despotic prime minister of Bangladesh fled, an interview with its new leader on the country’s complex challenges. And why other carmakers struggle to catch up with Ferra…

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132. Staying Grounded When Life Gets Chaotic: Heartbeat Meditation & Inner Circle Energy Tools 1:05:17

18h ago1:05:17

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00:00 – Rooftop Tent in Colorado: Introduction & Mountain Medicine 02:45 – Why It’s Time to Move Beyond the Drama of War and Collapse 04:30 – Chaos & Instability: How It’s Showing Up and What to Do About It 07:27 – The Simplest Grounding Practice: Meditating on Your Heartbeat 08:26 – Ancient Sufi Wisdom & the Power of Heart Presence 10:35 – Resonan…

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Hard-core business: valuing OnlyFans 23:04

1d ago23:04

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OnlyFans transformed the online porn industry by making users subscribe for adult content. Now it is rumoured to be up for sale: who might buy it? As the Dalai Lama turns 90, he has announced that he will reincarnate after his death. That will change China-Tibet relations. And how luxury fruit became the latest fashion craze. Listen to what matters…

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Bill baby bill: Trump’s landmark legislation 23:37

2d ago23:37

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As Donald Trump’s landmark legislation narrowly passes the Senate, our correspondent analyses the long-term political and economic consequences. Why foreign fighters are heading to the front line in Ukraine. And how congestion charging transformed the streets of New York. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and…

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Hard cell: Aung San Suu Kyi at 80 21:14

3d ago21:14

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She was once the great hope for Myanmar. Though Aung San Suu Kyi fell from grace – and now sits in jail – she still has much support. How LifeWise, a Christian group, is changing religious education in America. And what to make of butter yellow, the colour of the moment. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and …

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Truce believers: Rwanda and Congo’s fragile deal 25:14

4d ago25:14

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After decades of conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, last week Donald Trump brokered a truce in the Oval Office. Our correspondent analyses the prospects for a lasting reconciliation. Why Mark Zuckerberg wants to spend $14bn on an AI hiring spree at Meta. And is the manosphere dangerous or a moral panic? Listen to what mat…

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Going gang-buster: we meet Ecuador’s president 25:48

7d ago25:48

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Yesterday’s arrest of a notorious gang leader is a win for Daniel Noboa. He assures our journalists he can beat back rampant transnational gangs without trampling democracy. The torrent of big geopolitical news has, perhaps surprisingly, not much moved the markets; we ask why. And the next instalment of our “Archive 1945” project revisits the found…

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131. Sacred Symbols Decoded: Healing the Persecution Wound & Activating Your Lightbody 1:17:40

8d ago1:17:40

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Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome, Current Energies & Collective Upgrades 03:30 – Strengthening the Energy Field & Dreamtime as a Doorway 08:00 – Announcements: Community Library & Upcoming Offerings 11:15 – Navigating Change, Pain & Fear When Old Rhythms Fall Away 16:00 – Experiencing the “Nesting Dolls” of Multidimensional Reality 19:30 – Indigenous Wi…

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Talieh Zargar, Co-founder and CTO, GridWrap - Episode 162 21:23

8d ago21:23

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Talieh Zargar, Co-founder & CTO, GridWrap: Resilient Grid Hardening Solutions for the Electric Grid. When it comes to electric infrastructure, she can rebuild it. She has the technology. She can make it better, stronger, and do it faster with no outage.By Lee Krevat

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Not-deciding factor: Iran’s supreme leader 23:54

8d ago23:54

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We examine the path of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, once a bookish cleric underrated by everyone—including himself. He has hung on to power perhaps in part by not making decisions at crucial points. Our finance correspondent looks at the shifting wisdom on how best to manage an inheritance. And why India’s addresses are so long, complex and ultimately c…

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Stayed in China: a domestic-brand boom 22:54

9d ago22:54

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Western brands used to define cool and luxurious in China. No longer. Now consumers are turning to homegrown brands, some of which are becoming global tastemakers. Across Africa the Christian conservative movement is gaining ground fast—with a little help from American brethren. And why Britain is such a locus for the nuts and bolts of Formula 1. G…

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Mathew Theurer - When AI Meets Physics - Sensing the Unseen with Mathew Theurer 21:38

9d ago21:38

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Welcome back to Redefining AI, the award winning tech podcast powered by Squirro, the Enterprise Generative AI Platform. Today’s episode is not just another conversation—it’s episode eight. In this episode, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Matthew Theurer, a visionary technologist, entrepreneur, and now co-founder and CEO of Hyperspectral.ai. With …

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Truce and consequences: a fragile ceasefire in Iran 24:44

10d ago24:44

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Iran’s strikes both before and apparently after a ceasefire began seem to threaten peace. If it holds, what will that mean for Iran’s ambitions, and for the wider region? A meeting of NATO-country leaders seems precision-engineered to appease the alliance’s most fickle member. And why Germany is considering cancelling one of its many public holiday…

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No good options: how Iran will respond 22:29

11d ago22:29

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After America’s strikes intended to destroy Iran’s nuclear programme, one question is whether they succeeded. Another is how Iran will respond; all of its options are bad ones. In the West people have been shedding religion for decades, but that secularist shift now seems to be slowing. And what is driving the decline of inverted commas (aka “quota…

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Hurry up and wait: Trump’s choice on Iran 24:13

14d ago24:13

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The most consequential decision of Donald Trump’s presidency is now on pause for two weeks. We examine how the choice pits two sides of Mr Trump against one another. India is an advanced-manufacturing powerhouse, but can it become a hub for high-tech innovation, too? And as “Jaws” turns 50 our correspondent says its hero is probably not who you rem…

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I’d like not to thank the academy: graduates’ fortunes slip 23:14

15d ago23:14

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The workplace wisdom that a university degree is a sure-fire key to success is very much in question—and the trend started long before AI began eating jobs. Russia has launched yet another summer offensive in Ukraine, and appears to be going for broke. And our journalists share their picks for the year’s best books so far. Get a world of insights b…

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A house divided against itself: America simmers 24:23

16d ago24:23

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Political assassinations. Troops on city streets. National protests. We examine the edgy mood inside America through the lens of past periods of intense, violent partisanship. Our correspondent sees two motives for the visit to Greenland by Emmanuel Macron, France’s president: one aimed at Donald Trump and another at Europe’s self-conception. And w…

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Spotlight Eight - When AI Meets Physics - Sensing the Unseen with Mathew Theurer 1:04

16d ago1:04

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Spotlight Episode: Matthew Theurer on Hyperspectral AI, Physics-Driven Intelligence & the Future of Multimodal Tech Welcome back to Redefining AI, the award winning tech podcast powered by Squirro, the Enterprise Generative AI Platform. Today’s episode is not just another conversation—it’s the spotlight of episode eight. In this episode, Lauren Haw…

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Confused unity: the mood in Iran 23:28

17d ago23:28

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A sudden war made Iran’s leaders look unprepared. And many Iranians loathe the regime. But there are no signs yet that internal dissent will shape the conflict. Shortly after Nayib Bukele became El Salvador’s president, he was labelled as the world’s first millennial dictator; now he is going after his critics. And remembering Valmik Thapar, tirele…

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Bunkers unbusted: Israel and Iran 22:40

18d ago22:40

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So far, Israel’s strikes have not accomplished the stated mission of crippling Iran’s nuclear programme. A war of endurance will be decided by which side runs out of materiel first. South Asia has not been heating up as fast as other regions—thanks in part to its notorious pollution. And a close listen to the music-production genius of the late Bri…

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Lone raider: Israel bombs Iran 24:11

21d ago24:11

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After Israel launches an all-out assault on Iran without clear US backing, our correspondent explains how the conflict could escalate. The Trump administration has reduced America’s readiness for hurricane season. And what FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup will mean for football. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to scienc…

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130. How to Protect Your Energy, Sovereignty & Wellbeing in a Technological World 47:22

22d ago47:22

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Welcome to Lunchtime Chats Episode 222! This week’s conversation dives deep into the invisible forces shaping our lives—from the collective “polarity grid” to the emerging challenges of nanotechnology, AI, and the Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN). Discover practical ways to reclaim your energy, stay sovereign in the face of manipulation, and stren…

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Same news story: why Murdoch endures 18:57

22d ago18:57

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The all-famous Murdoch clan is engaged in a fierce battle over control of the family’s media companies. Our correspondent explains why turmoil at the top has not deterred investors. After decades of fruitless research into Alzheimer’s, there are finally some new drugs in the pipeline. And pop songs are getting shorter. Listen to what matters most, …

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Golden girls: do parents prefer them? 23:59

23d ago23:59

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For centuries, male children were prized as heirs and breadwinners. Now the desire to have boys is diminishing and some parents would rather have a girl. What Germany’s expanded armed forces mean for Europe. And if coffee can benefit your health, how many mugs should you consume a day? Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business …

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Core blimey: what’s up at Apple? 23:15

24d ago23:15

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It brought us the iPhone–and changed the world. Now Apple is struggling to keep up with rapid advances in AI. Our correspondent assesses its future. China used to rely on Russian patronage. That power relationship has now largely been reversed (9:41). And remembering Amanda Feilding, who pioneered research on psychedelics (16:14). Listen to what ma…

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Dr. Ja-Naé Duane and Steve Fisher - SuperShifts and Smart Synergy - Transformation in the Age of Intelligence 23:36

25d ago23:36

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After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024 Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In this episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Dr. J…

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California screaming: National Guard in LA 20:26

25d ago20:26

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Our correspondent reports from LA, where Donald Trump’s decision to send in troops risks inciting further antagonism. The argument is now about far more than immigration. A visual investigation confirms that Myanmar’s junta is still bombing civilian settlements after the deadly earthquake, despite agreeing to a humanitarian ceasefire (9:25). And sh…

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Billion dollar babies: Trump-Musk spat 27:41

28d ago27:41

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What happens when the world’s most powerful man falls out with its richest? Our correspondent analyses where the Trump-Musk brawl leaves the relationship between MAGA and tech. How Israel’s far-right is influencing the war in Gaza (10:13). And why rhyme is on the decline (and verse is getting worse) (21:01). Listen to what matters most, from global…

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