Best Drone Imaging Podcasts (2025)

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Russia ‘disguised’ its war dead as Ukrainians & Trump ‘may’ meet Zelensky at key NATO summit in The Hague 1:07:44

17h ago1:07:44

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Day 1,217. Today, as the NATO summit gets underway in The Hague, we look at how the alliance is shifting the goalposts on how members’ contributions should be counted. We report on last night’s closed door session with President Zelensky - which we attended - and we hear the panel event Francis moderated recently at the Black Sea Security Forum in …

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Putin claims 'all of Ukraine is ours' and threatens nuclear strike 1:04:27

12h ago1:04:27

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Day 1,216. Today, we discuss the ramifications of the historic American strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, and how we should read Tehran's Foreign Minister’s scramble to Moscow. Plus we feature a special dispatch from Gotland, Sweden, to meet the Armed Forces’ newest outfit protecting Europe’s strategic Baltic outpost from Russia. Contributors: Franci…

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Dani Hamm - Using Selective Masking in Lightroom to Enhance Your Images 33:11

2d ago33:11

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Masking is one of Lightroom's best tools to improve your photography, as you can use it to make selective adjustments to small parts of your image. Whether you want to adjust the brightness of the subject, make the background pop, or ma…

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'Weak' Putin pressured to declare 'full war' & Russia accidentally admits to huge troop losses 1:05:42

5d ago1:05:42

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Day 1,213. Today, we discuss our exclusive reporting into insider Russian reaction to Operation Spider’s Web, hear from someone just on the frontline in Donetsk, and relay the latest acts of resistance in the occupied territories. Plus, you’ll hear Dom’s panel from the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa featuring former British Defence Secretary Ben…

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Could a new copyright lawsuit from Disney change the way we use AI? 29:36

4d ago29:36

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A lawsuit from the house of mouse, Apple being forced to let you download apps outside the app store, a huge hole in Gmail's data security, plus a world where generative AI is doing critical computer coding. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Russia resorts to 'golf buggies, civilian cars, and motorcycles' in new failed assaults & Europe to stockpile landmines 55:03

6d ago55:03

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Day 1,212. Today, as we pass 100 days since Ukraine unconditionally accepted the US peace proposal for a total cease fire, we report how Russia continues to kill civilians across the country. We look at how much effort Russian officials are putting into telling the world sanctions are having no impact whatsoever on their economy, and report on Finl…

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Episode 90: Legal challenge to fetus image ban. Plus law student PUNISHED for criticizing DEI. 33:18

7d ago33:18

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On Episode 90, we tell you about a legal challenge to London, Ontario's "graphic images" bylaw that bans images of fetuses in public, and we discuss a legal challenge by a former University of Saskatchewan student (our friend Tim), who punished for his opinions on D.E.I. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: ARPA Canada Challenges Lon…

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Drone hit apartment block in deadly Russian raid on Kyiv & North Korea sends troops to help Putin rebuild Kursk 48:54

7d ago48:54

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Day 1,211. Today, as the death toll from Monday night’s strike on Kyiv climbs, we report reaction from the United States, plus why we should be paying attention to the St Petersburg Economic Forum and how Moscow has taken aim at Britain’s new head of MI6. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Hamish De Bre…

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Banned cluster munitions used in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv & Russia demands Ukraine destroy all its Western weaponry 52:11

8d ago52:11

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Day 1,210. Today, as a day of mourning is announced in Kyiv after a severe night’s bombardment – leaving at least 16 dead and over a 100 injured – we consider Moscow’s demands that Ukraine destroy all its western weaponry, and further ramifications of the Israel-Iran crisis for the war. Then we take you to the Black Sea Forum in Odesa, hearing the …

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Satellite images reveal Russian nuclear sites near Europe 'expanding' & sabotage operation by Ukrainian secret agents causes millions in damage 59:56

9d ago59:56

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Day 1,209. Today, after Russia launches a combined missile and drone attack against Kremenchuk – right in the centre of Ukraine – we consider an intelligence operation in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad which caused $5 million worth of damage. Then we hear about a new play that has just opened in London about Ukraine's experience, after a deep d…

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The Best and Worst Outdoor Photography Purchases 26:45

9d ago26:45

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! There are virtually unlimited products that you can spend your money on as a wildlife or landscape photographer. Knowing which products are actually going to help you, versus the ones that will just drain your bank account, can be a cha…

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My Top Ten Favorite Milky Way Images Part 1 | Episode 178 1:23:36

9d ago1:23:36

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I’m counting down my top five favorite Milky Way shots of all time - up to now at least. Each one’s a story of what went well and what could have gone better chasing the stars at these brilliant locations. Sometimes an image is in my Top Ten because of my work nailing the perfect frame and learning from the times I totally botched it. But sometimes…

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What Israel's attack on Iran means for Ukraine & Russian-occupied Crimea shaken by explosions, say partisans 54:29

12d ago54:29

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Day 1,206. Today, as explosions are heard across Crimea, we discuss the impact of Israel’s attack on Iran on the war in Ukraine, especially on drone procurement. Then we do a deep dive into Ukrainian food, visiting a special charity in Kharkiv making salt, and interviewing a bestselling cookery writer about her family’s remarkable experiences over …

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'Imperial Kitten' vs 'Fancy Bear': how are kooky hacker nicknames causing serious concerns for cybersecurity? 29:35

12d ago29:35

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Why do hackers have weird and wacky non-serious names? And why are British politicians blaming Apple and Google for the rise in phone thefts? Plus, there have been breakthroughs in the world of brain implants, and we break down how and when to use a VPN. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Russia's most valuable warplanes exiled 'as far away from Ukraine as possible' & US intelligence chief warns of 'nuclear holocaust' 48:26

13d ago48:26

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Day 1,205. Today, as Russian casualties reportedly pass one million, we assess an extraordinary press release by the Trump administration marking ‘Russia Day’, and examine the mentality underpinning the United States’s stance on the war. Then we hear again from a Ukrainian winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and discuss Margaret Thatcher’s attitude to…

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Episode 89: Liberals could exempt preferred projects from ANY law. Plus, Ontario's 'anti-woke' education bill. 24:42

13d ago24:42

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On Episode 89, we tell you about the Liberals' plan to exempt big projects from any federal law without Parliamentary approval, Ontario's plans to reduce wokeness in education, and the shameful response to complaints about a Charlie Hebdo cartoon on an exam in Manitoba. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Government rejects Bloc’s c…

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Explosions at Russian gunpowder plant & 'scores' of casualties after drone barrage batters Kharkiv 51:20

14d ago51:20

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Day 1,204. Today, as Russia continues to attack civilians in Ukraine – two weeks after Donald Trump said it would take him a fortnight to work out if Vladimir Putin was serious about peace or just ‘tapping’ him along – we take the temperature in Brussels where more sanctions have been announced, and also hear from a senior Ukrainian defence officia…

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Attack drones 'terrorise' Kyiv overnight & NATO chief warns ‘better learn to speak Russian’ without new tanks, warships, and aircraft 51:00

15d ago51:00

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Day 1,203. Today, as Ukraine fends off yet another overnight aerial bombardment, the first prisoners of war to return since the latest rounds of peace talks arrive in Ukraine. Meanwhile in London, we hear about NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte’s punchy speech at Chatham House yesterday. Finally, we talk with former Swedish Defence minister Peter…

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Putin's mass drone attack 'fails' as Ukraine’s special forces wreck Russian fighter jets in daring night-time raid 58:17

16d ago58:17

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Day 1,202. Today, we assess the overall strategic picture as Russia sets its sights on one of the regions not illegally annexed after one the most furious, but failed, aerial bombardments of the war. Then we hear more from the fallout of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s meeting with Donald Trump and from the Polish Presidential election last week…

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Drone Inspections for Solar Farms | Saving Time, Boosting Output, and Cutting Risk 34:08

16d ago34:08

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Text the show now! Infrastructure doesn’t fail all at once. It fails slowly, quietly, and often out of sight. Traditional inspections are expensive, slow, and risky. Whether it’s bridges, towers, culverts, or rooftops, getting accurate data used to mean shutting things down, climbing into dangerous spots, or relying on outdated reports. In this epi…

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Stephen Hamm - Tips and Tricks for Photo Blending & Composites 38:00

16d ago38:00

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Photo blends and composites are a great way to overcome the limitations of the camera. In this episode, photographer Stephen Hamm shares his best tips, tricks, and general advice for compositing your images, including the different kind…

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1 million Russian troops killed or injured in meat-grinder assaults, claims historic study 1:08:00

19d ago1:08:00

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Day 1,199. Today, as Ukraine strikes more military targets deep inside Russia, Moscow responds by launching a massive missile and drone attack against civilian targets across much of Ukraine. We hear what life is like in the embattled city of Pokrovsk in the Donbas, and then the latest updates on resistance in the occupied territories with Dr Jade …

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The human-AI conversation crisis: why we're choosing chatbots over people 29:35

19d ago29:35

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In a special AI deep-dive episode of Download This Show, researchers Sandra Peter and Kai Remer break down how AI chatbots are changing the way humans behave, and why we now want to talk to chatbots more than we want to talk to people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen

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Hackers steal secret data from humiliated Russian bomber maker & first successful Ukrainian hit on Iskander missile launcher 44:59

20d ago44:59

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Day 1,198. Today, as the true impact of the historic drone strikes on the Russian air fleet become clear, we reflect more deeply on their implications for the war, and what it tells us that Putin refused to reference them in televised remarks. Plus we share more on our experiences in the port city of Odesa this week, including recordings from insid…

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Episode 88: Which city is WORST for free speech? Plus Carney's new bill raises privacy concerns. 48:32

20d ago48:32

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On Episode 88, we tell you about a new bill that would ban big cash transactions, let police get some info without a warrant, and allow an immigration freeze. Plus, we discuss our new report on Canada's Most Censorious Bylaws, and a new law aimed at cultivating Quebec values. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: CCF Presents First-Ev…

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Exclusive: Putin’s prized spy planes 'crippled' by historic special operation 59:20

21d ago59:20

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Day 1,197. Today, after another series of deadly strikes on civilians in Sumy, Russia continue to push ahead in the north of the region. Meanwhile, we continue to assess the damages from Operation Spider’s Web and the Kerch Bridge explosion. We also dive into the UK’s Strategic Defence Review and what it means for Ukraine, while the UK promises 100…

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Lofoten, Norway, the challenges & successes of my first adventure in the Lofoten Islands! | Episode 177 1:15:59

21d ago1:15:59

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In this one, I dive into what went well nailing Aurora shots even with low-KP activity and what could’ve gone better waiting for that perfect light to hit. You’ll get my first impression favorite spots, stories on dealing with Lofoten’s fast-moving clouds and the reality of Lofoten Islands' limited pathways & parking.This podcast is all about scout…

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Explosion rocks Kerch Bridge - Putin’s ‘lifeline’ to Crimea - as Ukraine steps up attacks 40:04

22d ago40:04

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Day 1,196. Today, while fighting continues around the area of Pokrovsk, Ukraine claims yet another attack on crucial Russian infrastructure. This time, it is the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia to Crimea that was hit with underwater explosives. Meanwhile, in Istanbul yesterday, the Russia and Ukrainian delegations continue to be at a deadlock, …

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'Greatest special operation in history': devastating Ukrainian attack cripples vital bomber fleet 2500km inside Russia 48:40

23d ago48:40

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Day 1,195. Today, after what some are calling the most successful special operation in modern history, we assess the strategic significance of Ukraine's strikes on Russia’s bomber fleet. We also discuss the Polish presidential elections and the Strategic Defence Review, coming out later today in the UK. Contributors: Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journali…

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My Best Advice to Improve Your Compositions 27:00

23d ago27:00

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Finding great compositions in the field is the key to creating great images. Without a solid composition, no amount of editing can fix your image. In this episode, I lay out a few of my favorite composition tips to help you find better …

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Grenade assassinates Russian commander who led Mariupol attack & Ukraine launches 'autonomous' AI drone 1:07:34

26d ago1:07:34

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Day 1,192. Today, while missiles and drones ran down on Ukraine, and especially on Kharkiv, Ukraine and its allies are still waiting for Russia’s memo on their terms for a potential ceasefire and peace talks next week in Istanbul. We also discuss the increase of electronic warfare on the battlefield and share an exclusive interview with former depu…

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Could AI be the 'person' deciding whether or not you get your dream job? 29:27

26d ago29:27

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AI interviewing you for a job, hackable digital drivers licences, dating app safety, and CIA-run Star Wars websites. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen

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Putin and Zelensky meeting 'possible' & Ukraine strikes industrial plants across Russia 1:06:55

27d ago1:06:55

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Day 1,191. Today, Ukraine targets Moscow with drone attacks for the second consecutive days and strikes several industrial plants linked to the war effort in Russia. Meanwhile, Russia proposes a new round of peace talks in Istanbul on June 2nd. We discuss the memorandums that both Ukraine and Russia are drafting ahead of the meeting and whether we’…

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50,000 fresh Russian troops massing & Germany to help Ukraine make long-range missiles 40:02

28d ago40:02

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Day 1,190. Today, as Ukraine reels from yet another record drone bombardment, we look at warnings that Russia is massing 50,000 troops near Sumy ahead of a new offensive. Plus we bring you some of the top lines from Chancellor Friederich Merz’s press conference with Vlodomyr Zelensky, where he announced that Germany would help Ukraine build long-ra…

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Episode 87: When do protests become illegal? Plus, can police use AI facial recognition? 35:32

28d ago35:32

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On Episode 87, we tell you about Toronto's new bubble zone bylaw (a.k.a. protest ban), we discuss whether police can use Clearview AI facial recognition technology without violating privacy rights, and we update you on our latest win for free speech in Whitehorse, Yukon. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: CCF to drop lawsuit after …

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Ukraine's allies back long-range missile strikes on Russia & Trump calls Putin 'absolutely crazy' 1:03:42

29d ago1:03:42

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Day 1,189. Today, after Kyiv suffers some of the most intense bombardments of the war, we look at why more drones and ballistic missiles are piercing Ukrainian defences, and assess the significance of Donald Trump saying that Vladimir Putin has gone “absolutely crazy.” Plus we hear another interview from Dom’s trip to Estonia, and reflect on how th…

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War's oldest weapon - how Russia terrorises women 45:46

30d ago45:46

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Today is a public holiday here in the UK, and so we’re releasing a special episode on one of the great taboo subjects in the history of warfare: that of the role of gender and sexual violence. Firstly, Adelie speaks with Sofi Oksanen, who just published the viral essay 'Same River, Twice, Putin’s War on Women'. She discusses how historic attitudes …

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Noah Wetzel - Finding High-Paying Clients to Buy Your Artwork 1:30:20

30d ago1:30:20

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Selling your artwork is all about finding the right clients and having the right images and presentation. In this week's episode, I spoke with photographer Noah Wetzel about finding the right buyers for high-quality artwork. Noah shares…

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Putin forced to slash budgets after oil price fall & precision strikes batter Russian infrastructure 46:32

1M ago46:32

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Day 1,185. Today, as Ukraine closes Moscow’s airspace for the third night in a row we get our regular update about resistance activities in the occupied territories, report from a NATO exercise in Sweden and, for a little pick me up at the end of the week, you’ll hear what happened when Francis and Dom were introduced to strong Ukrainian coffee. Co…

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How did a haunted game cartridge take the internet by storm? 29:35

1M ago29:35

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Haunted video games, a tech feud between Apple and Epic Games, how tracking apps can be used in coercive control, and Discord transitioning into cool kid territory, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen

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'Retribution' as bomb kills officers in occupied Ukraine & Trump admits Putin ‘doesn't want peace’ 1:03:30

1M ago1:03:30

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Day 1,184. Today, as Moscow’s Airports are once again shut down by Ukrainian drones, we hear about Chechnan officers apparently assassinated in the occupied territories, as it’s revealed Trump told his European counterparts Putin does not want to end the war. Plus, we hear about the educational challenges faced by refugees, and the evolving nature …

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Gun battles reported in Russia as Ukrainian saboteurs wreak havoc & Russian warplane factory 'ablaze' 52:58

1M ago52:58

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Day 1,183. Today, as Vladimir Putin makes his first visit to Kursk after the Kremlin erroneously claimed all Ukrainian soldiers had been completely pushed out of the territory, we look at the latest deep strikes on Russian infrastructure, hear from an ambulance convoy in Ukraine, and speak to a central advisor of the European Union on Russia-Ukrain…

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Episode 86: Why a court greenlit the B.C. ostrich cull. Plus tribunals find vax mandates violated rights. 42:52

1M ago42:52

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On Episode 86, we discuss the Federal Court decision green-lighting the killing hundreds of ostriches on a farm in B.C., we tell you about two new decisions that found vaccine mandates breached Charter rights, and we give you our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Labour board rules denial of religious …

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New ‘Frankenstein’ missile terrorises Ukraine & ceasefire talks to start 'immediately', Trump says 56:04

1M ago56:04

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Day 1,182. Today, we continue dissecting the phone call between Putin and Trump and what it means for the prospect of negotiations. We discuss the latest Russian ‘Frankenstein’ missile and tactics on the ground, plus a dive into a report investigating Russian strikes on hotels near the frontline in an effort to target journalists. Finally we hear a…

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Putin tells Trump: ‘We’re on right track to ending war’ 52:18

1M ago52:18

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Day 1,181. Today, just minutes after Presidents Putin and Trump spoke over the phone following the failed peace talks in Turkey last week, we react to the strategy being adopted by both sides: is Putin playing Trump like a fiddle? Then, later, we hear about the worst aerial bombardment Ukraine has experienced of the entire war, which took place not…

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5 Things Most Amateur Photographers Struggle With (+ How to Fix Them!) 31:58

1M ago31:58

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! After making the same mistakes hundreds of times when I was getting started with photography, and then seeing my workshop clients make the same mistakes as an instructor, some of the most common photography struggles have become quite c…

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Putin instates new ‘bloodthirsty’ general & first direct Ukraine-Russia peace talks in 3 years 1:00:12

1M ago1:00:12

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Day 1,178. Today, as Ukraine and Russia hold their first direct negotiations in over three years today in Istanbul, we bring you live coverage from two major political and defence conferences in Europe, featuring key NATO and EU figures. How united is Europe in its stance on security and support for Ukraine? Plus, we speak with a former senior U.S.…

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Which app is the latest to say it wants to be your everything? 28:03

1M ago28:03

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Airbnb's midlife crisis, digital ID age verification, and facial recognition software on social media, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen

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Putin ‘no-show’ at peace talks as potentially historic day descends into chaos 48:27

1M ago48:27

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Day 1,177. Today, as Vladimir Putin rejects mounting Western pressure to attend peace talks in Turkey with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, attention turns to the controversial delegation he's sending in his place. Who are these representatives, and why are international diplomats describing their presence as an ‘insult’ to the peace process…

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Episode 85: Police use DRONES to film drivers. Plus, non-Indigenous banned from B.C. beach. 42:52

1M ago42:52

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On Episode 85, we tell about the outrageous decision by Kingston Police to use drones to spy on drivers in their cars, we explain why Canada's privacy laws are overdue for an update, and we walk through the dubious claim that First Nation treaties could block Alberta separation. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Kingston Police Tr…

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