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Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared

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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to [email protected] or ...
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Welcome to the greatest show in the multiverse! Fasten your seat belts for a rocketship ride to Altair City Spaceport's Rusty Rocket Tavern, where I discuss science fiction, fantasy, and horror books, comics, movies, TV, games, and toys. Powered by alien technology, eldritch abilities, and caffeinated beverages, since a summer night in 2012 fuelled by two double gin and tonics. My other podcasts: WIZARD Classic Doctor Who podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1781322439, WIZARD Hammer House of Hor ...
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Art Bust

USG Audio

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Art Bust is an investigative podcast series where UK author and arts journalist, Ben Lewis, explores the murkier side of the art world, where scandals, cons, cultural looting, and big bucks reign.
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Art Matters

Art UK

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A podcast exploring the interesting ways art meets popular culture and non-traditional art topics... We look at what art history and visual culture can tell us about the world around us, and how our everyday interests make us excellent art critics. Hosted by Ferren Gipson.
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Let's talk e-cigarettes

Oxford University

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Since coming on the market over a decade ago, e-cigarettes have divided opinion. A team of Oxford researchers are searching for new e-cigarette studies every month. In this podcast, Dr Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Dr Nicola Lindson talk about what has been found, and how this changes what we know about e-cigarettes. This podcast is made possible through funding from Cancer Research UK. Art work by Olivia Barratier. Produced by Dr Ailsa Butler.
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After 500 episodes plus, it is time for a new format. 10 episodes a season, starting with Season Alpha. This show is designed to show you the absolute best of what Shrewsbury town, nestled in the beautiful county of Shropshire, UK has to offer. We bring you authors, artists, independent business owners and more. Follow us to festivals, events and charity events. When it comes to creativity, Shrewsbury really does have it all.
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Established in 1999, the Live Art Development Agency has both responded to, and impacted upon, the increasingly influential nature of Live Art practices in the UK and internationally by developing an extensive portfolio of specialized resources, opportunities, projects and publishing activities; and by working strategically, in partnership, and in consultation with practitioners and organisations in the cultural sector. This is a platform for LADA to share content and recordings of artists a ...
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The art world and associated market are famously opaque and can at times be exclusive. Berlin based gallery director and educator Michael Dooney speaks with artists, curators and other professionals who share their personal experiences of this unique field. If you have ever felt unsure about walking into a gallery, wish to understand more about creativity or better understand how this complex industry works, then tune in every second Monday to hear the insightful conversations with these ins ...
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Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics, analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member f ...
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LAUK: Listen

Live Art UK Network

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Live Art UK is a network of 27 venues, promoters and facilitators who collectively represent a range of practices and are concerned with all aspects of the development and promotion of the Live Art sector. The network aims to be a representative voice for Live Art practices and initiatives in the UK.
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UK Wine Show

Chris Scott

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The UK Wine Show is all about wine and the UK wine scene. We interview winemakers, consumers, wine bar owners, scientists, you name it, if it is about wine in the UK we will cover it. Almost all good wine from around the world washes up on these shores so we'll find out more about the people behind the wines that are making a splash.
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POLITICO’s weekly political series lifts the curtain on how Westminster really works, offering in-depth insight into the political issues which typically only get broad-brush treatment in the wider media.
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The Mixdown

Chasin Fridays

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The Mixdown explores the UK art, cultural and music scene, commenting on current affairs affecting our hosts' daily lives. Tune in fortnightly to hear the Chasin Fridays trio navigate life in the UK.
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Stitchery Stories

Susan Weeks

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Stitchery Stories... Where textile artists share their life in fabric & thread. Embroidery. Textile Art. Inspiration, Techniques, Disasters & Delights. Join embroidery enthusiast & textile art dabbler, Susan Weeks, in her friendly chats with UK textile artists. Discover how they got started. Share the lessons learned along the way. Get excited about what they are working on at the moment. Learn how they keep their business growing, their creativity flowing, and get a sneak peek into what is ...
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A Sense Of Direction

Stage Directors UK / Fergus Morgan

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Produced and presented by Fergus Morgan, A Sense Of Direction is a quarterly podcast from Stage Directors UK (SDUK), the trade union for stage directors, choreographers and movement directors across the UK, all about the nuts and bolts of living and working as director in the UK theatre industry. For more information, visit www.stagedirectorsuk.com.
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Art History at Bedtime

Dr Bendor Grosvenor

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Art History at Bedtime is a series of original art historical texts read by the art historian and broadcaster, Dr Bendor Grosvenor. Regular updates of stories from the Renaissance and onwards to help you get off to a calming - and learned - night’s sleep. In support of the UK charity, Art History Link Up.Produced by Bendor Grosvenor and Adam Scourfield.
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Tarot Interviews

Finbarre Snarey | Tarot Interviews

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Tarot Interviews is the first podcast in the world to interview creatives using tarot cards. Every week, Fin sits down with creative minds from across the world to share their journeys and insights. Whether you're listening to a poet share a painful reflection about The Tower, an actor reveal a secret with the Seven of Swords, or a novelist discuss their art of storytelling through The Magician, each episode brings a one-of-a-kind conversation you will not find anywhere else. Three cards. Th ...
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Celebrating the Art of Film. The Garden Cinema is an independent art-house cinema in Central London. We invite directors, producers, actors, and film commentators to talk about the films we show. Most of our podcast episodes are recorded post-screening, and with a live audience. We welcome recommendations! Our first few episodes feature Garden Cinema founder Michael Chambers.
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1959: Newly-graduated secret agent Eglantine Whitechapel is valedictorian of her year. But when her beloved mentor Ira Nudeman mysteriously vanishes along with his cursed, occult book the Necronomicon, Whitechapel’s world is turned upside down. Time to get that book, stop the Commies and save the world!
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Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finance — as well as science and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gripping True Crime stories from neighbourhoods across the UK. Series 5. The Golden Toilet Heist A story of art, mystery and a solid gold, fully plumbed in toilet stolen from a British palace. With behind-the-scenes access at Blenheim Palace, we explore the inside story of the heist and its fallout. Previously on Crime Next Door: Series 1. An Assassin Comes to Town Gunshots kickstart an extraordinary tale of state terrorism. Series 2. Servants and Saints Exploring the story and allegations o ...
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Industry Minds

Industry Minds

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Welcome to Industry Minds - The breakthrough podcast that discusses the importance of talking about mental health within the creative arts. We are starting a frank and open discussion about mental health across all areas of the industry.
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Kate Hills is on a one-woman mission to save UK manufacturing. In this podcast she shines the light on British brands and manufacturers, and goes behind the scenes of their businesses. With tips, hints and tricks to help you manufacture in the UK and buy British. Never has there been a more critical time to get behind 'made in Britain'.
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Sodajerker On Songwriting is a programme devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. The show, created and hosted by the UK songwriting team Sodajerker, features interviews with some of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the world.
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LIFE Church Home

LIFE Church UK

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LIFE Church Bradford is multi-cultural church where all can find a place to belong and thrive. These podcast messages are full of life and hope, rallying a generation to embrace the broken and become ambassadors of hope.
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This episode of Subtext & Discourse Art World podcast is brought to you by AIPAD and The Photography Show. AIPAD represents fine art photography galleries around the world and is proud to present the 2025 edition of its flagship event, The Photography Show. The fair will showcase photography from the earliest processes to cutting-edge contemporary …
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In today’s episode, we cover the top 10 news stories relevant to UK listeners, from global tensions over impending U.S. tariffs and their economic impact on Britain, to a brewing defensive crisis at Arsenal ahead of their Champions League clash. We explore key developments in UK politics as the government braces for trade disruptions, a creative cu…
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Writer: Naylah AhmedDirector: Pip SwallowEditor: Jeremy Howe Ben Archer…. Ben NorrisDavid Archer…. Timothy BentinckHelen Archer…. Louiza PatikasHenry Archer…. Blayke DarbyJolene Archer…. Buffy DaviesKenton Archer…. Richard AttleeNatasha Archer…. Mali HarriesPat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore Tom Archer…. William TroughtonLeonard Berry…. Paul CopleyRex…
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Canada’s sovereignty has loomed large in the federal election campaign, but beyond the show of national unity the country’s media and political landscape is riven with division. To counter China’s capabilities, America may have to start building ships in Asia (11:26). And how “The Economist” reported the defeat of the Nazis: a sample from our 1945 …
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Understanding how the diversity of life on earth came to be is one of the greatest puzzles in biology. In his new book, The Tree of Life: Solving Science's Greatest Puzzle, Professor Max Telford charts a four-billion-year journey through the evolution of our planet, from humans, fish and butterflies to oak trees, mushrooms and bacteria. On today’s …
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Journalist Siân Pattenden & critic Stephanie Merritt join Tom to discuss Self Esteem's third album A Complicated Woman, which features collaborations with Nadine Shah and Moonchild Sanelly. Ahead of the release, Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor showcased the album by staging a five-night theatrical presentation at London's Duke of York theatre. …
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Ben gives David a hand on the yard, appreciating the screen break. David jokes that Ben’s NHS work is to give him a break from the family farm. Ben observes his Dad can’t resist another dig over his views on inheritance tax. Joy asks if anyone from Brookfield’s available to help to check out the routes up Lakey Hill ready for the VE Day beacon ligh…
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First, Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, was for the chop; then he was safe. As elsewhere President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping chips away at American credibility. After years of working from home, data make clear which demographic likes to do more of it (10:40). And electric vehicles do pollute the air—just not from the tailpipe (17…
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Will Harvard win its fight with Trump? What caused Zelensky’s approval ratings to hit an all-time high? Which right-wing politician would Alastair swap places with? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to …
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As the journals of the American writer Joan Didion (based on conversations with her psychiatrist) are published, writer and journalist Rachel Cooke and Alan Taylor, editor of actor Alan Rickman's diaries, discuss the challenges, responsibilities and ethics of posthumously publishing the diaries of great writers, artists and actors. Acclaimed German…
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There’s a thaw between Joy and Rochelle as they make the baked cauliflower postponed from last night. Joy suggests tentatively that she has some money set aside to help Rochelle get her own place. Wrongfooted Rochelle’s unsure. Joy presses on. It would be somewhere to bring the kids and have friends – like the one she met in the café the other day.…
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What do we owe to the dead? What responsibilities do we inherit from the past, and how do they intersect with the crises of the present? In an era of ecological collapse and cultural dislocation, how can we meaningfully honour ancestral memory when the material sites of remembrance - tombs, villages, traditions - are themselves vanishing? In this e…
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The United Arab Emirates projects an image of level-headed calm in the Gulf. Its actions abroad, however, betray a far more divisive and ideological agenda. Japan’s recent rice crisis is in part about market reforms—but solving it is mostly about making farmers happier (10:29). And a romp through the linguistics (and culture-war triggers) of person…
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What does the UK's Supreme Court ruling mean for trans rights, single-sex spaces, and the debate Labour hoped to avoid? Is Trump 2.0 helping or hindering rightwing populists around the world? What is the real legacy of Pope Francis? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for ex…
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Jamaica's former poet laureate, Lorna Goodison, on setting Dante's Inferno on the island of her birth; Journalist Joanna Moorhead on Pope Francis' relationship with the arts; Poet and librettist Michael Symmons Roberts on writing a form-breaking book to re-examine French composer Olivier Messiaen's form-breaking masterwork - Quartet for the End of …
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It's a century since Minnie's Boys, better known as the Marx Brothers, appeared on Broadway in their first fully fledged musical, and to mark the occasion, MusicalTalk is taking a close look at their 1930 musical comedy film, Animal Crackers. In this week's episode, Thos investigates what makes the Marx Brothers so remarkable and timeless, and take…
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Joy calls in to see Helen at the Beechwood house and helps with finishing off the packing and cleaning. Joy declares she’ll miss Helen even though she and the boys will be around a while longer. Helen assures her they’ll still visit one another. She presents Joy with an attractive gift, which Joy loves. She invites Helen to dinner; Rochelle’s cooki…
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As the cardinals of the coming conclave prepare, our correspondent considers what will guide them. Which of the church’s challenges will the next pope be elected to address? In Mexico the discovery of a ranch littered with clothing adds disturbing evidence to a torrent of mysterious disappearances (9:24). And the wild goings-on at cinema screenings…
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This episode of Subtext & Discourse Art World podcast is brought to you by AIPAD and The Photography Show. AIPAD represents fine art photography galleries around the world and is proud to present the 2025 edition of its flagship event, The Photography Show. The fair will showcase photography from the earliest processes to cutting-edge contemporary …
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Chase McPherson is a queer speculative fiction writer whose stories blend the gothic with the emotional, exploring themes of grief, identity, and the resilience of love. His Bloodbound series reimagines vampire lore - a place where rules are meant to be broken and relationships rarely follow the expected path. Influenced by a childhood filled with …
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A trial begins and the three defendants plead not guilty. Details emerge about reconnaissance trips to Blenheim made days before the heist. Also, Jimmy Sheen’s voice notes are shared. They offer a rare chance to eavesdrop on the crime as it’s happening, uncovering how he cashed in on his golden loot. Presenter: Clodagh Stenson.Producer: Jonathan Ed…
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Mr. Turner director Mike Leigh, art historian Charlotte Mullins and senior curator at Tate Amy Concannon join Tom Sutcliffe to celebrate the life and work of JMW Turner, as we approach the 250th anniversary of his birth. Also in this edition, David Hockney on Turner's skill as an artist, Alvaro Barrington talks about his continuing influence on art…
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Freddie’s keen to meet with Lily, but not so much when she wants to talk about how to keep spirits up on the cricket team. He wants to get out of his head, but can’t shake the concern of the camera being planted at work. Vince is too distracted to think about it and besides, he doesn’t seem to be taking it very seriously. Freddie’s stuck his neck o…
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What if a single ancient language lay at the root of nearly half of the world’s spoken tongues? In today’s episode, acclaimed science writer and journalist Laura Spinney joins us to discuss her new book Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global. In Proto, Spinney takes us deep into the mystery of Proto-Indo-European (PIE) - a prehistoric language…
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In this bonus episode, we dive into the changes happening around Shrewsbury. From live music and games to a Ferris wheel in the town square, Shrewsbury Moves is being celebrated in style. Alex chats with Seb Slater from Shrewsbury BID about the challenges and goals behind the town’s infrastructure updates, and why they matter. Then, in a first-of-i…
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He shunned fancy vestments and paid surprise visits to prisons and hospitals: our obituaries editor reflects on the life of a reform-minded pontiff who preferred to be among his flock. High-protein snacks are on an absolute tear, and one explanation is linked to new weight-loss drugs (7:49). And the thorny business of nudging an employee towards re…
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Jane Austen created the definitive picture of Georgian England. No writer matches Austen’s sensitive ear for the hypocrisy and irony lurking beneath the genteel conversation. That’s the argument of the Janeites, but to the aficionados of Emily Brontë they are the misguided worshippers of a circumscribed mind. In Wuthering Heights, Brontë dispensed …
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Zainab and Chelsea are admiring the new-born kids. Zainab’s happy to follow instruction and not get too close, while Chelsea would love to be more hands on. Helen tells her she’s welcome to pop in any time and maybe help when the kids are older. Satisfied with this, Chelsea heads off to the morris dancing event. Zainab shares her plan to recreate h…
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Take That's Gary Barlow welcomes Simon and Brian to his London studio for a fun conversation about songwriting, performance, and the creative process. The celebrated artist discusses the authentic sound of his Songbook tour, how he cultivates studio collaboration, and the amazing songwriting advice he received from Swedish hitmaker Max Martin. Gary…
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Elif Shafak’s award-winning novels are celebrated globally. Her work has been translated into 58 languages, and her latest, There Are Rivers in the Sky, is a testament to the power of storytelling across borders and cultures. This is an epic story of interconnection. Spanning ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary London, Shafak charts the lifespan of…
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Kenton’s struggling to make the morris dancing steps stick despite Jazzer’s coaching. Jolene’s impatient. Kenton insists it’s just the final fine points he’s wrestling with. Jolene gives him one more hour. They have a pub to run and the bar’s busy. When he adds sticks to the routine she’s horrified; someone will get injured. Reluctantly Kenton agre…
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It is a Nobel-winning idea with untold promise in health care, agriculture and more. We examine what must change in order to capture those benefits. Asia’s love affair with gold has long been chalked up to cultural motives; our correspondent finds far more going on (10.45). And for all the draw of New Zealand’s verdant chill, lots of natives want o…
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Alex Garland's latest film Warfare, which is co-directed by US military veteran Ray Mendoza turns back the clock back nearly twenty years to reconstruct a real-life surveillance mission in Iraq. Film critic Tim Robey and journalist Zing Tsjeng give their verdict on the analysis of the theatre of war, which unfolds in real time. They've also been to…
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Brad and Chelsea are finding interesting material in their library research. Brad’s unearthed a wartime news film, and Chelsea’s come across the mysterious Reg but there’s still not enough clear information to decipher his full name, or his story. Elizabeth’s impressed – the lack of clarity makes it even more intriguing.Rochelle catches up with Eli…
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President Xi Jinping’s style of negotiating is staid, distanced, a quiet projection of power. President Donald Trump’s is not. That dynamic is complicating their gargantuan standoff. Spain ends up with more and more remains of migrants who die on their journeys—and its morgues cannot keep up (10:29). And in an age of video games pinball is not only…
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Why is politics still so elitist? What story is Kemi Badenoch trying to sell? And, how can Dutton escape Trump comparisons? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for …
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American documentary photographer and President of the Magnum Foundation Susan Meiselas speaks about her fifty-year career, as she receives the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the Sony World Photography Awards 2025, and as her work goes on display at Somerset House in London. We hear how President Trump's economic tariffs are affec…
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Natasha suggests Chelsea wears Kathy’s old Easter bunny costume to help business at the Tearoom. Chelsea declines. She reckons their current plans for Easter treats and a treasure hunt will be enough, but Natasha’s keen for something bigger. Chelsea suggests the goats could be an attraction. Natasha thinks this could work, if the kids arrive in tim…
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What if the biggest threat to liberal democracy isn’t authoritarianism - but our failure to build? On today’s episode we’re joined by journalist Derek Thompson to unpack Abundance, a new vision of progressive politics co-authored by Thompson and Ezra Klein. In it, Klein and Thompson trace the political, economic, and cultural barriers to progress a…
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For the 23rd time the International Monetary Fund will cough up, this time to the tune of $20bn. But the reforms stipulated by the loan, alongside promising changes already under way, suggest this time might be different. Near America’s border with Mexico, high-speed chases have become more common—and more deadly (9:08). And myriad uncertainties ar…
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This episode of Subtext & Discourse Art World podcast is brought to you by AIPAD and The Photography Show. AIPAD represents fine art photography galleries around the world and is proud to present the 2025 edition of its flagship event, The Photography Show. The fair will showcase photography from the earliest processes to cutting-edge contemporary …
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This week the Boyz are discussing how Ross has never held an owl, 'Method' acting and how we can all still remember the number for Live & Kicking. (01818118181) Thanks for listening and don't forget to give us a 5* review (unless you think it's rubbish, then don't bother, obvs) #DTYN Support the show Follow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and …
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