Best Liz Douglas Podcasts (2025)

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Understanding Xi: Is China’s President a Threat to the World? (Part One) 40:20

2h ago40:20

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This event is part of our Age of the Strongman series. Click here to see the other events in the series. President Xi Jinping has ruled China for more than a decade. He has overseen an era of unprecedented economic prosperity, cracked down on dissidents, reinvented national identity in his own image and adopted a confrontational ‘wolf warrior’ styl…

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How To Cure Your Algorithm, with Jamie Bartlett 51:14

1d ago51:14

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This event is part of Critical Conversations, a new series on the age of misinformation by Intelligence Squared and Sage & Jester, hosted by Sophia Smith Galer. To see other events in this series, click here. Where do we draw the line between free speech and dangerous misinformation? Algorithms not only dictate our data feeds but also reinforce our…

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JUDGEMENTS | Hiring a hitman to murder your wife (R v Kalajzich) 23:36

3d ago23:36

23:36

Andrew Kalajzich was a big-time businessman in Manly in Sydney in the 1980s - a titan of the time. While he portrayed the role of a loving family man, behind the scenes he was plotting to murder his wife. Kalajzich commissioned a hitman to shoot his wife, Megan. The hitman had six attempts. In this episode of Crime Insiders | Judgement we learn how…

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Victim 2 Victor: Empowering Survivors with Anu Verma 38:58

3d ago38:58

38:58

Send us a text Jen speaks with Anu Verma, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and domestic trauma, who transformed her painful experiences into a journey of healing and empowerment. Anu shares her story of overcoming PTSD, depression and self-blame, ultimately becoming a beacon of hope for others through 'Victim 2 Victor'. The conversation delves …

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Truth Hurts: From Conflict to Connection, with Dr Julia Ebner 50:17

4d ago50:17

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This event is part of Critical Conversations, a new series on the age of misinformation by Intelligence Squared and Sage & Jester, hosted by Sophia Smith Galer. Have you ever clashed with someone on social media or even a loved one? Conversations can easily escalate in a time where everyone is consuming different media with wildly different messagi…

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REWIND | Unmasking Australia's 'Unluckiest' Husband 1:01:36

4d ago1:01:36

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Two cousins, both wives to the same man, found dead under mysterious circumstances. Was this the world's unluckiest husband, or a serial wife killer? Former detective Peter Seymour has dedicated over two decades of his life to the people of Western Sydney, serving in the NSW Police as both a detective and police prosecutor. In this episode, Brent S…

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Episode 334: Bruce Epperly - Born Again Everyday, A Bigger Jesus, And The Power Of Reiki 50:21

6d ago50:21

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This week we are talking to Dr. Bruce Epperly about his journey with Jesus and his experience as a Pastor who is also Reiki Master. This is a good one - ENJOY! SHOW NOTES: BRUCE EPPERLY: https://www.drbruceepperly.com BRUCE'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bruce-G.-Epperly/author/B08CZZ94L9?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1743529234&sr=8-1&isDramIn…

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Tricks, Trolls, and LOLs: Comedy’s Crash Course in Spotting Lies, with Rachel Parris 57:28

6d ago57:28

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This event was part of Critical Conversations, a new series on the age of misinformation by Intelligence Squared and Sage & Jester, hosted by Sophia Smith Galer. Sometimes the best way to expose a lie is to laugh at it. Satire is a force to be reckoned with in any democracy and artists are essential in shedding light on the truth. Comedy has long b…

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FORENSICS | The Adelaide NCA Bombing 50:20

6d ago50:20

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The 1994 bombing of the Adelaide National Crime Authority sent shockwaves across Australia. It was a brutal act that killed a police officer and seriously injured others, sparking one of the most daring undercover operations in our history. But this police sting had an unusual weapon - forensics. With red phosphorus linking the bombs and a drug man…

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Can we have prosperity without growth? With Tim Jackson 56:02

7d ago56:02

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Is prosperity possible without growth? And in an age of environmental crisis and rising inequality, is our obsession with economic expansion doing more harm than good? On the podcast today, renowned economist Professor Tim Jackson challenges the very foundations of our economic thinking. In his groundbreaking book 'Prosperity Without Growth', Jacks…

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Is Your Phone Controlling Your Life? With Kaitlyn Regehr (Part Two) 40:19

9d ago40:19

40:19

The ‘Smartphone-free Childhood’ movement has alerted many of us to the dangers inherent in our – and our kids’ – use of devices. But while we can shield children from technology in their early years, withdrawing from the online world is not an option for most of us in adult life. So how do we ensure that we – and our children when they grow up – de…

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JUDGEMENTS | Celeste Manno 31:02

10d ago31:02

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23-year-old Celeste Manno had her life brutally taken from her by a man who had relentlessly stalked her, despite Celeste going to great lengths to protect herself legally. Her killer only received a 36-year sentence. A punishment Celeste's family and many others believe is not nearly severe enough given the gravity of his crimes. Visit justiceforc…

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Episode: 196 - Eric Wichems on Building a Company You Want to Work For 1:03:25

11d ago1:03:25

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In this episode of Medtech Talk, host Geoff Pardo and Eric Wichems, former CEO of Vertos Medical (recently acquired by Stryker), discuss the responsibilities of a CEO, why high accountability and transparency are important aspects of company culture, and how to hire the right person for the position—and how to determine if they can thrive in your c…

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Breaking Up with Fear with Carolyn Murphy 42:38

10d ago42:38

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Send us a text Jen speaks with Carolyn Murphy, a trauma survivor and advocate, about her journey from trauma to empowerment. Carolyn shares her origin story, detailing the impact of early trauma on her life choices and the struggle with perfectionism and fear. She discusses the pivotal moments in 2018 that led her to embrace change, her work as a p…

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Is Your Phone Controlling Your Life? With Kaitlyn Regehr (Part One) 38:03

11d ago38:03

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The ‘Smartphone-free Childhood’ movement has alerted many of us to the dangers inherent in our – and our kids’ – use of devices. But while we can shield children from technology in their early years, withdrawing from the online world is not an option for most of us in adult life. So how do we ensure that we – and our children when they grow up – de…

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REWIND | The psychology of stalking 35:51

11d ago35:51

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Stalking is disturbingly common, yet often misunderstood by wider society. Professor Troy McEwan from the Swinburne University of Technology is a forensic psychologist specialising in understanding, assessing, and treating stalking behaviour. In this episode with former Crime Insiders Forensics host, Kathryn Fox, hear about the 5 different types of…

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Check In 1: Summer Is Coming, Art Is Fun, And (Minor) Tweaks To The Podcast 22:01

13d ago22:01

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Friends, starting next week I'm tweaking something on the podcast that will lead to an experiment with these bi-monthly check ins. In this check in I talk about these check ins, Jordan's upcoming Summer break, art, Patreon, and an idea I'm kicking around for 2026. 2026? What? Yes, I think far in advance. HA! Check it out, tell me what you think. Mu…

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Tariff Special: The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook with Helen Thompson (Part Two) 40:59

13d ago40:59

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‘The world as we knew it is gone’ – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response to Trump’s tariffs President Donald Trump recently announced a 90-day pause for his monumental ‘liberation day’ tariffs while at the same time escalating a dangerous trade war with China. Trump’s announcement came just weeks after import taxes on all goods entering th…

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DETECTIVES | How a stalking victim reclaimed her life 54:48

13d ago54:48

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Di McDonald was a victim of a stalker, who terrorised her and her family. She finally re-claimed her life with the help of former Victorian police officer Rebecca Norris. In this episode of Crime Insiders | Detectives, Brent Sanders talks to Di about how she overcame the fear and torment of her stalker and why she calls Beck Norris, her 'guardian a…

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Tariff Special: The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook with Helen Thompson (Part One) 42:46

14d ago42:46

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‘The world as we knew it is gone’ – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response to Trump’s tariffs President Donald Trump recently announced a 90-day pause for his monumental ‘liberation day’ tariffs while at the same time escalating a dangerous trade war with China. Trump’s announcement came just weeks after import taxes on all goods entering th…

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Can Mathematics Fuel Creativity? With Marcus du Sautoy (Part Two) 38:00

16d ago38:00

38:00

From the earliest stone circles to Mozart’s obsession with numbers to the radically modern architecture of Zaha Hadid, maths and creativity are interwoven across time and space. Whether we are searching for meaning in an abstract painting or finding patterns in poetry, there are blueprints everywhere: symmetry, prime numbers, the golden ratio and m…

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JUDGEMENTS | The Mosman Bomb Hoax (R v Paul Douglas Peters) 25:21

17d ago25:21

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On August 3, 2011, Paul Douglas Peters, a 50-year-old Australian businessman, entered the Mosman home of 18-year-old Madeleine Pulver on Sydney’s affluent North Shore and strapped what appeared to be a bomb around her neck. The device, later revealed to be a hoax, was accompanied by an extortion note demanding money from her wealthy family. What fo…

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Reinventing Purpose: Navigating Life with Functional Neurological Disorder with Amy Cole 40:13

17d ago40:13

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Send us a text Jen speaks with Amy Cole, a former web developer turned tech educator, who shares her transformative journey after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Amy discusses the challenges she faced in her diagnosis, the impact of trauma on her health, and how she has reinvented her purpose by helping others navigate …

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Can Mathematics Fuel Creativity? With Marcus du Sautoy (Part One) 38:44

18d ago38:44

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From the earliest stone circles to Mozart’s obsession with numbers to the radically modern architecture of Zaha Hadid, maths and creativity are interwoven across time and space. Whether we are searching for meaning in an abstract painting or finding patterns in poetry, there are blueprints everywhere: symmetry, prime numbers, the golden ratio and m…

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REWIND | The Frankston Serial Killer 31:41

18d ago31:41

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In 2004, outside a pub, Australian Cricket legend David Hookes died. A manslaughter charge was laid, and a trial ensued. But no one was convicted, why? What were the processes that lead to the verdict, and how were the police involved? As well, what Underbelly doesn't show you. An unprecedented look at the killing of Alphonse Gangitano and the chao…

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The Briefing | Two-minute mushroom trial recap 2:16

19d ago2:16

2:16

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Holly Mitchell unpacks day 10 of the trial i…

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What Can Ancient Civilisations Teach Us About Survival? With Lizzie Wade 46:22

20d ago46:22

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What if apocalypse isn’t the end of the world - but a chance to remake it? On today’s episode we’re joined by science journalist Lizzie Wade to explore Apocalypse, her bold new book about how catastrophe has shaped humanity’s past and can forge more just futures. Drawing on archaeology and anthropology, Wade reframes collapse not as destruction but…

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Episode 333: Felicia Murrell - What If There's Another Way To Be? 1:07:23

20d ago1:07:23

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This week we talk to Felicia Murrell about her book, "AND: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World" and let me tell you - this is the most important conversation I've EVER had on the podcast. 333 episodes in and this one stands above the others in terms of thougths that helped shape me, mold me, comfort me, challenge me, and make me fee…

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FORENSICS | The Bali Bombings Explosions 43:18

20d ago43:18

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Saturday, October 12th, 2002. A warm night in Bali’s bustling Kuta Beach. Bars packed with tourists, music pumping. Then - devastation. Two massive explosions rip through popular Paddy’s Bar and the Sari Club across the road. 202 lives were lost, 88 of them Australians. In the wreckage, tiny clues told a story. Copper wires, fragments of tartan fab…

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What Can The Stoics Teach Us About Capitalism? 44:31

21d ago44:31

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In this episode of Intelligence Squared, financier, philanthropist, and author Robert Rosenkranz joins host Bill Browder for a thought-provoking conversation on how ancient wisdom can power modern achievement. Drawing from his latest book, The Stoic Capitalist, Rosenkranz explores how Stoic philosophy—rooted in ideas from 300 BC—can be applied to c…

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Are you morally ambitious? With Rutger Bregman (Part Two) 39:34

23d ago39:34

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Moral ambition is the will to make the world a wildly better place. To devote your career to the greatest challenges of our time. To be one of the best, but measured by a new standard of success.’ – Rutger Bregman The brightest minds of our generation may dream of changing the world. But in reality most high achievers will settle for making a lot o…

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JUDGEMENTS | Dirty Deeds at Eagle Farm 26:49

24d ago26:49

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The Fine Cotton Scandal of 1984 is a notorious event in Australian horse racing history, where a syndicate attempted to rig a race by substituting a slow horse with a faster one. The plan, led by John Patrick Gillespie, involved a series of desperate measures that ultimately failed, leading to a national scandal that exposed corruption in the racin…

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Transforming Anxiety into Empowerment: Understanding OCD with Liz Murray 45:39

24d ago45:39

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Send us a text Transformational coach Liz Murray shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood marked by anxiety and family challenges to becoming a guiding force for midlife women. She discusses her experiences with OCD, the impact of 9/11 on her career as a flight attendant and her eventual transition into coaching. Liz emphasizes the importa…

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BONUS | Who is Victoria's new top cop, Mike Bush? 34:07

25d ago34:07

34:07

Victoria Police have a new Chief Commissioner - Mike Bush. Mike is the former New Zealand Commissioner of Police and has had a decorated career. However, his time as a Detective and a lead investigator saw him take on some gruesome and confronting cases - a far stretch from the press conferences and media appearances as commissioner. Last year, Mik…

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Are you morally ambitious? With Rutger Bregman (Part One) 40:26

25d ago40:26

40:26

Moral ambition is the will to make the world a wildly better place. To devote your career to the greatest challenges of our time. To be one of the best, but measured by a new standard of success.’ – Rutger Bregman The brightest minds of our generation may dream of changing the world. But in reality most high achievers will settle for making a lot o…

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REWIND | WA's female thrill killer duo 40:23

25d ago40:23

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In 2016, a mum of three and a wannabe serial killer became two of Australia's most calculated female murderers. Dr Kari Pitts is a forensic chemist and trace evidence expert, who has worked on over 300 criminal cases, including homicides, violent assaults, arson, and fatal hit-and-runs. In this episode, Kari explains how a dyed blue hair and some c…

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Author of Four Thousand Weeks Oliver Burkeman on How To Live Well (Part Two) 39:31

27d ago39:31

39:31

Acclaimed author and journalist Oliver Burkeman has captivated readers with his refreshing insights on how to embrace the finiteness of existence and find meaning in the everyday. Author of the bestselling book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and formerly a columnist for the Guardian, Burkeman challenges conventional productivity a…

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DETECTIVES | Negotiating with killers 59:44

27d ago59:44

59:44

Nick Kaldas is an Australian law enforcement legend with a career spanning over 40 years. From undercover ops and hostage negotiations, to rebuilding Iraq’s police force post Saddam Hussein, Nick has seen it all. In this episode of Crime Insiders Detectives, Nick shares jaw-dropping stories from the front lines with host Brent Sanders. He'll reveal…

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Author of Four Thousand Weeks Oliver Burkeman on How To Live Well (Part One) 39:27

28d ago39:27

39:27

Acclaimed author and journalist Oliver Burkeman has captivated readers with his refreshing insights on how to embrace the finiteness of existence and find meaning in the everyday. Author of the bestselling book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and formerly a columnist for the Guardian, Burkeman challenges conventional productivity a…

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Jonathan Haidt on How to Free the Anxious Generation (Part Two) 39:37

1M ago39:37

39:37

“This great rewiring of childhood, I argue, is the single largest reason for the tidal wave of adolescent mental illness that began in the early 2010s.” — Jonathan Haidt The mental health of young people has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. In recent months, debates have raged about the impact of smartphones on adolescent wellbei…

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JUDGEMENTS | Diane Brimble 26:25

1M ago26:25

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When Diane Brimble boarded a cruise in 2002, no one imagined what would come next. This episode of Crime Insiders Judgements unpacks the disturbing case that shook Australia. What really happened that night at sea? And how did a mother’s death spark nationwide outrage and a call for change? Hear about the events leading up to Diane's death, the sub…

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Jonathan Haidt on How to Free the Anxious Generation (Part One) 44:06

1M ago44:06

44:06

“This great rewiring of childhood, I argue, is the single largest reason for the tidal wave of adolescent mental illness that began in the early 2010s.” — Jonathan Haidt The mental health of young people has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. In recent months, debates have raged about the impact of smartphones on adolescent wellbei…

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Rewriting Recovery: A Mindset Shift with David Douglas 55:46

1M ago55:46

55:46

Send us a text Jen speaks with David Douglas, an author and counselor, about his journey of transformation from struggling with substance use to becoming a mindfulness practitioner. David shares his origin story, the impact of family dynamics, and the role of spirituality in his life. He discusses the importance of gratitude and optimism in overcom…

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Episode: 195 - John Woock on Crossing the Chasm from Clinical to Commercial 1:09:46

1M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

In this month’s Medtech Talk, co-host Swaril Mathur, vice president of business development at Axonics, debuts in her first episode with John Woock, former EVP and chief marketing and strategy officer at Axonics. They discuss the early days of their company, including what motivated Woock to join a company that was considered risky at the time, wha…

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REWIND | The Barossa Valley Siege 30:57

1M ago30:57

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A 40 hour long raid. Shot 14 times in a mere 5 seconds, and bleeding out on the ground for 3 hours. This was Derrick McManus' day at work in May 1994. Derrick is a 40-year veteran of the South Australia Police. After joining the force in 1976, he moved up the ranks and was eventually selected for the exclusive STAR Group, an elite tactical special …

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A Cultural History of Privacy, with Tiffany Jenkins 59:46

1M ago59:46

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What does it mean to have a private life? Our guest today is Tiffany Jenkins, a writer, cultural historian and broadcaster. She is the author of the acclaimed Keeping Their Marbles: How Treasures of the Past Ended Up in Museums and Why They Should Stay There, and a former honorary fellow in the History of Art at the University of Edinburgh. She wro…

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Episode 332: Blair Coyle - What If Resurrection Is About Losing Your Religion To Find True Life? 57:27

1M ago57:27

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This week we're talking to Blair Coyle. Blair is a singer and songwriter who creates beautiful music that is birthed out of his faith deconstruction / evolution. Today he talks to us about his music, his journey, and how his understanding of God and faith have evolved. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: BLAIR COYLE: https://www.blaircoylemusic.com APOSTASY ANTHEMS…

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FORENSICS | The Weeping Woman 39:39

1M ago39:39

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Document examiner Neil Holland has worked on documents related to investigations into alleged Nazi war criminals, accused killers and dodgy bookies, and resurrected the writing on a document found inside a corpse’s stomach. In 1985, when Neil was the head of the Victoria Police document examination branch, the National Gallery of Victoria made hist…

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Britain Should Not Have Fought in the First World War 1:37:35

1M ago1:37:35

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For this week's Sunday Debate, we're dipping back into the archive to 2014, when we gathered a panel of expert historians to debate whether Britain was right to fight in the First World War, a tragedy that laid the foundations for decades of destructive upheaval and violence across Europe. To debate the issue, we invited leading historians Margaret…

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The Tree of Life: Mapping Evolution’s Greatest Story, with Max Telford 38:07

1M ago38:07

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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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