Best Territorial Aggression Podcasts (2025)

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Dave Barry is the eternal class clown 9:25

8h ago9:25

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Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Dave Barry has made a career out of being a jokester, writing a nationally syndicated humor column for two decades. He is also a best-selling author. Dave joins The Excerpt to share his journey from small-town Pennsylvania journalist to national humorist and how it was his readers who paved the way. His latest book, “C…

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725. Joe Lindsley - It's Now Clear What a Disaster Biden's Ukraine Policy has been in Extending the War 1:06:52

24h ago1:06:52

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Joe Lindsley is a traveller and a writer, and American reporting on Chicago's WGN Radio from Ukraine each and every weekday of Russia's full-scale war. He once was protégé to Fox News founder Roger Ailes, but Lindsley escaped that frenzied world where power mattered more than truth. He came to Lviv for a Ukrainian Catholic University journalism con…

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ICE agents deploy new tactic 13:35

1d ago13:35

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes discusses a new tactic from ICE - arresting people as they leave mandatory court hearings. President Donald Trump Friday threatened steep tariffs on European Union goods and targeted iPhones. A judge has halted a Trump administration action barring Harvard from enrolling foreign students. Trump also or…

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Silicon Bites #145 - "You Want a Ceasefire, and I Want Your Death." Threatens Propagandist Solovyov. 8:06

2d ago8:06

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Edition No145 | 23-05-2025 - Julia Davis has penned a superb article, published on CEPA’s website. She describes the Kremlin’s propagandists as being in ebullient mood as they anticipate the disengagement of the US from mediating in the Ukraine conflict. This is what they wanted all along, and Trump is threatening to give them exactly what they wer…

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726. Operator Starsky - Invasion of the Toilet Snatchers - Why Envy Drives Russian Theft and Aggression 55:28

2d ago55:28

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Today I’m speaking with Operator Starsky, a former Ukrainian National Guardian, blogger, and inspiration for everyone who is following the war, and supporting a Ukrainian victory. He has created one of the most popular and original YouTube channels dedicated to the international community. I’m not sure you need an introduction – I’m sure most peopl…

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Intricacies and Challenges of Building a Peace Process for Ukraine, with Yuna Potomkina 50:43

2d ago50:43

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What does it take to negotiate peace when your opponent uses diplomacy as a tool for delay and manipulation? What lessons can we draw from the Minsk process to design a more durable peace in the future? In this episode of Lawyering Peace, Ukrainian lawyer and mediator Yuna Potomkina joins Dr. Paul R. Williams to reflect on the shortcomings of past …

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What Trump's tax bill does with Medicaid, SNAP, tax breaks 13:17

3d ago13:17

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USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin takes a closer look at President Donald Trump's House-approved tax bill. The Trump administration says Harvard can no longer enroll international students. Oklahoma will require schools to teach President Trump's 2020 election conspiracy theories. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe b…

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SPECIAL | Uncharted territory: Trump accepts 'gift' of $400 million Qatari plane 10:42

3d ago10:42

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In 2018, the U.S. Air Force awarded a $3.9 billion contract to Boeing for two new Air Force One planes. For a variety of reasons, including delays tied to the need for workers with proper security clearances, Boeing may or may not be able to complete the order before the end of President Donald Trump’s second term. Meanwhile, the Qatari Prime Minis…

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724. Konstantin Samoilov - Trump Admits that "Putin Only Wants to Wage War" Not Find Peace 1:02:08

3d ago1:02:08

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Welcome to our monthly conversation with Konstantin, who is one of the most respected voices on YouTube about what is happening Inside Russia. Konstantin Samoilov is a well-known YouTuber whose channel ‘Inside Russia’ comments insightfully on Russia’s decent into authoritarianism over the last few years. But now, like many others, he’s outside Russ…

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2 Israeli embassy staff members fatally shot near Jewish museum in DC 14:36

4d ago14:36

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Two Israeli embassy staff members were fatally shot Thursday night in Washington. Republican holdouts appear to have a deal with House GOP leadership to advance President Donald Trump's tax policy bill. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down the news that the Department of Justice has abandoned police reform settlements over th…

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Why Are Some Dogs Aggressive? 11:54

3d ago11:54

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In this insightful episode of the USA Dog Behavior Podcast, certified dog behavior consultant and behaviorist Scott Sheaffer delves into the complex topic of canine aggression. He explains that aggression in dogs often stems from fear rather than inherent hostility, serving as a defensive mechanism to create distance from perceived threats. Sheaffe…

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SPECIAL | Did Johnson & Johnson put profit over safety? 14:18

4d ago14:18

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For generations of Americans, the Johnson & Johnson brand has been a beloved one, as quintessentially American as baseball and apple pie. Its baby shampoo “no more tears” has been a fixture in bathrooms for decades, as has its iconic band aids and talcum power. But it’s this last item, the talcum powder, that may prove to be a tipping point in dest…

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712. Olena Hrazhdan - The Economics of War and Resilience in Ukraine and Using the Frozen Russian Assets. 35:10

4d ago35:10

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Olena Hrazhdan is a business journalist specializing in finance, macroeconomics, retail market and policy making.----------LINKS:https://www.kyivpost.com/authors/1062https://www.linkedin.com/in/olena-grazhdan-507b86171/https://x.com/OlenaHrazhdanhttps://bsky.app/profile/olenahrazhdan.bsky.social----------Your support is massively appreciated! SILIC…

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Silicon Curtain #144 - Russians Just "Don't Care" About the War - Radical Lack of Empathy is Issue 18:50

4d ago18:50

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Edition No144 | 20-05-2025 - Journalist Ekaterina Barabash apparently escaped from house arrest, and fled Russia in May 2025. Russian film critic and journalist Ekaterina Barabash has penned an extraordinary article in the Kyiv Independent confirming what many realistic ‘Russia watchers’ have suspected through most of the full-scale war. Most Russi…

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Trump pushes $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan 13:03

5d ago13:03

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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled a new missile defense system plan. USA TODAY National News Reporter Eduardo Cuevas discusses findings that dozens of men sent to an El Salvador prison by the Trump administration entered the country legally. A fifth inmate has been captured after last week's New Orleans jail break o…

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Trump says Russia, Ukraine peace talks to begin 'immediately' after Putin call 11:48

6d ago11:48

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What's next for Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations? USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discusses how former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis is landing in Washington. President Donald Trump signs a 'revenge porn' ban alongside First Lady Melania Trump. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe explains what a Supreme Court…

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BONUS | Opinion: Do you support Elon Musk and his work with DOGE? 8:38

6d ago8:38

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Do you think DOGE has helped to shrink the federal government or was it all for show? We asked and you answered on Forum. The series from USA TODAY's Opinion team is dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. If you'd like to weigh in on a different topic, you can find more ques…

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Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer 15:09

7d ago15:09

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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. President Donald Trump's tax bill passed in a key House committee vote. USA TODAY White House Reporter Davis Winkie talks about an understaffed nuclear agency hit by DOGE and safety worries. Russia Sunday launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, befo…

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Silicon Bites #143 - Putin's Next Phase of Peace Negotiations - Threat, Intimidation and Mass Murder 10:22

7d ago10:22

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Edition No143 | 18-05-2025 - Ukraine’s military intelligence HUR reports it has information indicating Russia intends to conduct a training launch of an RS-24 "Yars" intercontinental ballistic missile during the night of May 19. It says the launch is meant to "intimidate Ukraine" and that the missile will be equipped with a training warhead. Russia…

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Has the pronatalism movement gone mainstream? 14:42

8d ago14:42

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It’s well known that childcare has become extraordinarily expensive, costing many families nearly a quarter of their income. The fertility rate, as we've covered previously on The Excerpt, remains at a historic low. The Trump administration, meanwhile, is floating a range of ideas to encourage people to have more children while encouraging women to…

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695. Howard Amos - Where Russia Begins in a Country that Fails to Understand Where it's Territory Ends 55:08

8d ago55:08

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Howard Amos is a writer and journalist, who has been published by outlets including The Guardian, Newsweek, Foreign Policy, The Associated Press and The New Republic. Raised in London, he spent a year living in Russia’s Pskov Region before working for almost a decade as a correspondent in Moscow. He left Russia in the days after the full-scale inva…

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Supreme Court continues to block deportations under wartime law 12:35

9d ago12:35

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The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Trump administration Friday. USA TODAY Reporter Michael Collins discusses how a federal judge scolded the Trump administration for refusing to provide details about what it has done to return a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador. Moody's downgrades the U.S. credit rating. Vice President JD Vance will …

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706. Kateryna Zarembo - Ukraine’s Sun is Ascending as the Imperial Militarism of Moscow Burns Itself Out. 14:13

9d ago14:13

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Kateryna Zarembo is a researcher, lecturer, translator, and author who has long combined academic, literary, and policy work. Since August 2024, she has also served as a volunteer combat medic with the Hospitallers Medical Battalion. From 2010 to 2019, she worked at the New Europe Center, focusing on European integration, Ukraine’s security, and in…

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A humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza 13:17

10d ago13:17

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Arwa Damon, former CNN Senior International Correspondent and president and founder of INARA, joins The Excerpt to discuss the latest concerns about starvation in Gaza. Arwa wrote an essay earlier this week for the Atlantic Council detailing Gazans' famine fears. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down Supreme Court arguments ov…

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SPECIAL | Trump, Project 2025 and the plan to remake government 12:21

10d ago12:21

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For over 40 years, the conservative Washington think tank Heritage Foundation has issued a “Mandate for Leadership” to guide incoming Republican administrations. The centerpiece of its latest version is Project 2025, a roughly 900-page blueprint created with input from more than 100 conservative groups. It outlines how President Donald Trump’s seco…

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Behind the Geneva Talks: Ivan M. Nielsen Diplomacy and Peace in Syria 58:48

10d ago58:48

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What do negotiations look like when one party to peace talks never intended to negotiate in good faith? What can we learn from peace talks that didn’t lead to peace? In this episode of Lawyering Peace, former Danish diplomat Ivan M. Nielsen joins Dr. Paul R. Williams to reflect on his role as Denmark’s Special Envoy to the Syrian Opposition during …

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RFK grilled during contentious hearing 15:01

11d ago15:01

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled Wednesday on Capitol Hill, where he talked about measles, vaccines, fluoride and more. USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele discusses why the Trump administration's policies could jeopardize the tens of billions of dollars foreign students bring to colleges and cities. Department of Homeland…

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Silicon Bites #142 - Peace is not Peace for Putin, Meaning he is Unlikely to Turn up for Peace Talks 14:39

10d ago14:39

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Edition No142 | 14-05-2025 - Why did Putin suddenly seem so desperate for direct peace talks with Ukraine, when he’s been avoiding the optics and consequences of such a meeting for more than three years? This is the question asked by the Moscow Times, ahead of the anticipated talks in Istanbul. Putin’s proposed meeting with Ukrainian negotiators in…

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702. Alexandra Chyczij and Lubomyr Luciuk - Moscow Imperialists Celebrate Defeat of Nazis Without Irony 26:14

10d ago26:14

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Alexandra Chyczij is President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and is a Ukrainian Canadian community leader and advocate for human and civil rights, the rule of law, and righting historical injustices. Organizer of legal conferences in Europe, USA, South America and the Caribbean. Promoter of Canadian values abroad as an international election o…

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SPECIAL | While digital currency initiatives expand, we ask, what's the future of cash? 15:16

11d ago15:16

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There’s something to cold hard cash. You can hold it; you can smell it; it feels a certain way in your pocket. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump directed the Treasury Department to stop minting pennies. What happens as the world of currency goes increasingly digital? Will traditional currencies soon become a thing of the past? And who stand…

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House debates Republican Medicaid, tax proposals and more 13:35

12d ago13:35

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Lawmakers spent hours debating legislation that would enact sweeping tax cuts, raise the debt ceiling and add restrictions to benefit programs. President Trump pledges to end sanctions against Syria to "give them a chance of greatness.” Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura Fine testified against ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs. Plus, USA TODAY Domestic Secur…

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703. Aaron Gasch Burnett and Bill Browder - We Must Choke Off Funds to Putin's War Economy to End the War 52:36

12d ago52:36

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Aaron Gasch Burnett is a German Canadian political analyst, news journalist, communications strategist, and expert on German politics with over a decade of experience based in Berlin and over 15 years in journalism, research, and communications. ----------William Browder was the largest foreign investor in Russia until 2005, as CEO of Hermitage Cap…

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Mixed market response after US-China deal 13:46

13d ago13:46

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U.S. Stocks surged Monday after this week's US-China tariff deal. But a rally in Asian stocks overnight fell off and the dollar also wobbled. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy talks through President Donald Trump's drug price executive order. Hamas has freed US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, as Israel says no to a ceas…

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BONUS | Opinion: What do you want your mom to know? 7:27

13d ago7:27

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We're putting the spotlight on moms today, asking readers to share about why it's so important to honor moms or maternal figures in our lives. Forum is a series from USA TODAY's Opinion team, dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. If you'd like to weigh in on a different top…

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697. Yuri Rashkin - We're Not Nearly Scared Enough of Monsters Gathering in the Dark - Autocrats, Tyrants 37:12

13d ago37:12

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Yuri Rashkin is an educator, presenter, musician, court interpreter, news analyst, and host of the Rashkin Report on YouTube. He is becoming better known in the community and his content appreciated through his regular collaborations with influential Ukrainian journalist and commentator, Vitalii Portnikov. ----------LINKS:https://www.youtube.com/@U…

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US and China reach deal to slash trade tariffs 12:33

14d ago12:33

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The U.S. and China have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs. The Trump administration floats suspending habeas corpus. What does that mean? USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes discusses what deporting people facing criminal charges can mean for justice. President Trump says he will sign an order aimed at cutting drug prices to match o…

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701. Hugh Eaton - Defence Review in UK Needs to Assume Rapidly Evolving Tech and Crisis is the New Normal 41:32

14d ago41:32

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Hugh Eaton OBE, MA, VR, is a Defence, Security and Digital Transformation expert, with experience across strategy, organizational design and leadership. Hugh Eaton is an Expert Adviser to Boston Consulting Group, specializing in the UK and the Middle East. He was previously the Global Vice President for Government at Microsoft, before which he was …

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Saving one abused dog at a time in Thailand 12:20

15d ago12:20

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Tina was a sweet golden retriever, named after the legendary Tina Turner. Her passing led owner Niall Harbison down the path of a new personal mission: to rescue and rehabilitate abused street dogs in Thailand, his adopted country. Niall captures the story of Tina and his dog rescue journey in his new book "Tina: The Dog who Changed the World." Nia…

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Silicon Bites #141 - Putin's Victory Day in Moscow was a Triumphal Celebration of War and Aggression 13:33

15d ago13:33

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Edition No141 | 10-05-2025 - World leaders attending the military parade in Moscow to mark the end of the second world war bring shame on themselves and their countries. This is what Donald Tusk of Poland said, and I completely concur. Shaking hands with, embracing, and even normalising a blood-thirsty tyrant and killer, and one that is actively en…

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686. Alexey Kurayev - Europe is Next Warns a Serving Member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Patriot. 1:00:50

15d ago1:00:50

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Your support is massively appreciated! SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon CurtainNEXT EVENTS - LVIV, KYIV AND ODESA THIS MAY.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur first live events this year in Lviv and Kyiv were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this mo…

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass 14:06

16d ago14:06

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass as leader of the Roman Catholic Church Friday. USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin discusses how some Republican lawmakers are at odds as they work on a bill dealing with President Donald Trump's priorities. The National Science Foundation eliminates its equity division and cancels dozens more gran…

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Silicon Bites #140 - Rumours Swirl on Telegram of Failed Assassination Plot and Threat to Putin 8:06

16d ago8:06

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Edition No140 | 09-05-2025 - Brace yourselves for an extraordinary piece of speculation. A friend alerted me to rumours swirling around Moscow of another potential threat to the life of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Perhaps that’s not a surprise, given that his senseless war has caused upwards of a million Russian to be grievously wounded or lose t…

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700. Keir Giles - How Seriously Should we Take the Russian Missile Threat to UK's Defence and Security? 32:55

16d ago32:55

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By subjugating Ukraine, he hopes to reassert Russia’s status as a great power, discourage other neighbours from pivoting west, and distract from domestic issues through nationalist fervour. Ultimately, Putin fears the erosion of Russia's imperial legacy and the contagion of democratic aspirations among his own people—making Ukraine not just a strat…

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How a Chicago native became pope 12:15

17d ago12:15

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Phaedra Trethan gives us an introduction to Pope Leo XIV. The acting FEMA administrator has been replaced after contradicting President Donald Trump on abolishing the agency. USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson breaks down a trade deal between the U.S. and U.K. President Trump's budget aims to cut billions f…

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698. Konstantin Samoilov - Bank and Airline Collapses Suggest Economic Crisis in Russian 47:03

17d ago47:03

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Welcome to our monthly conversation with Konstantin, who is one of the most respected voices on YouTube about what is happening Inside Russia. Konstantin Samoilov is a well-known YouTuber whose channel ‘Inside Russia’ comments insightfully on Russia’s decent into authoritarianism over the last few years. But now, like many others, he’s outside Russ…

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SPECIAL | Dr. Eric Topol shares a new vision for living longer and better 14:36

17d ago14:36

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What if the second half of life could be just as healthy, active, and fulfilling as the first? Drawing on the latest science, world-renowned cardiologist and researcher Dr. Eric Topol challenges outdated ideas about aging and reveals how factors like exercise, sleep, social connection and cutting-edge AI tools can help us extend not just our lifesp…

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Prosecuting Aggression: Ukraine, Russia, and the Case for a Special Tribunal with Dr. Gaiane Nuridzhanian 51:46

17d ago51:46

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Why does the crime of aggression matter for Ukraine and international peace? How can a Special Tribunal hold Russian leaders accountable? In this episode of Lawyering Peace, Ukrainian international lawyer Dr. Gaiane Nuridzhanian joins the conversation to explain the case for a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Dr. Nuridz…

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Fed chair cites 'uncertainty' as central bank holds key rate steady 14:18

18d ago14:18

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The Fed left its key interest rate unchanged again Wednesday and gave no hint it plans to lower it soon. Commercial Appeal Criminal Justice Reporter Lucas Finton has the latest from Memphis after former police officers were found not guilty of murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. All three former officers were separately convicted in federa…

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SPECIAL | A beacon of American freedom and democracy may soon go silent 14:09

18d ago14:09

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As a bulwark against the flood of propaganda and misinformation coming from China and Russia, the United States Agency for Global Media is a global beacon of American freedom and democracy, reaching nearly 500 million listeners every day. Two of the six entities underneath USAGM are Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. While a Marc…

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