Best Vinh Long Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 097: 1965-05-28 | When You’ve Seen One 6:52

5h ago6:52

6:52

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes with a tone that feels heavier, wearier. He opens with warmth, thanking Suzie for pictures of the kids and slipping in a flirtatious remark he quickly retracts. But the letter shifts quickly. He’s just learned that Ed Piper—a man Suzie knew—was killed in a mid-air collision at Quinhon. Popi doesn’t dwel…

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Five years after Floyd murder, racial justice faces rollbacks 24:33

1h ago24:33

24:33

This past Sunday marked five years since George Floyd's murder by a Minneapolis police officer. His death sparked global outrage and propelled a movement for racial justice. But the anniversary arrives against a backdrop of stalled police reform, and polling that shows the number of Americans who believe an emphasis on racial injustice leads to pro…

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Episode 096: 1965-05-25 | It Won’t Be Long Now 6:09

3d ago6:09

6:09

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes on May 25 with a rare sense of warmth and optimism—thanks, in part, to receiving two letters from Suzie in a single day. He mentions that his brother Jim, a Marine, is being sent to the Dominican Republic for a conflict unfolding at the same time as Vietnam acting as part of the wider Cold War logic tha…

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Sunday Politics Panel, Rape kit history, George Floyd's legacy, Niigaan Sinclair on Winnipeg 1:38:53

3d ago1:38:53

1:38:53

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Economist's Rob Russo and The Toronto Star's Susan Delacourt about the key issues facing MPs as they return to the House of Commons, author and columnist Pagan Kennedy explores the history and bigger meaning of the rape kit, we take stock of the gains and setbacks for racial justice since George Floyd's murde…

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Fish, Pharmaceuticals, & Phil | All Episodes 35:11

4d ago35:11

35:11

In this personal narrative episode of Dearest Suzie, we step away from the war letters and into a birthday dinner in suburban Florida—a setting that slowly reveals a decades-spanning story of intergenerational trauma, systemic failure, and the quiet desperation that leads ordinary people to seek help from extraordinary places. What begins as a quie…

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Dao Tao Lai Xe Ha Noi 0:29

5d ago0:29

0:29

Trung tâm đào tạo lái xe Hà Nội chuyên cung cấp các khóa học lái xe A, B, C1 với chương trình giảng dạy chất lượng cao. Đội ngũ giảng viên giàu kinh nghiệm, tận tâm hướng dẫn giúp học viên tự tin thi đỗ và lái xe an toàn. #TrungTamDaoTaoLaiXeHaNoi #HocLaiXeUyTin #BangLaiXeC1 #DaoTaoLaiXe #HocLaiXeChatLuong #ThiBangLaiXe #LaiXeAnToan #HocLaiXeHaNoi …

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Episode 095: 1965-05-22 | A White Knight, Not the Snake 7:03

6d ago7:03

7:03

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes about a surreal mission supporting South Vietnamese troops on a disputed island off the coast of Ha Tien. While the island was claimed by both Vietnam and Cambodia, the mission itself felt more like a break than a battle. Back at base, his thoughts turn to home: a surprise gift for Billy, who hasn’t mis…

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Uncovering the stories that paved the Trans-Canada Highway 28:16

7d ago28:16

28:16

For many Canadians, the May long weekend means the official kick-off of the summer travel season. And if you're out on a road trip, there's a good chance you may end up sailing down the Trans-Canada Highway. Mark Richardson wants us all to know the often overlooked stories that paved this roughly seven-and-a-half thousand kilometre road system. The…

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Episode 094: 1965-05-20 | Fish, Pharmaceuticals, & Phil, Finale 8:22

8d ago8:22

8:22

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes from Vinh Long on May 20 after a rare slow day, sharing simple pleasures and family pride. He compliments Billy’s school paper, jokes about toddler haircuts, and eagerly awaits new photos from home. With little news from the field beyond a trip to the range and an upcoming U.S.O. show, Popi admits there…

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Episode 093: 1965-05-18 | A Quagmire on the Horizon 5:51

10d ago5:51

5:51

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes on May 18, sharing a quiet day in Vinh Long marked by a short operation and a long-awaited letter from home. His tone is warm and affectionate, filled with light updates about insurance policies, family visits, and his role as an instrument instructor. Though officially recognized by the Army as an airc…

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Trump's Middle East tour, Translation tech, Russia-Ukraine talks, Trans-Canada Highway history 1:34:52

10d ago1:34:52

1:34:52

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The New York Times' Luke Broadwater and The Economist's Gregg Carlstrom about the impact of Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East, WIRED's Louise Mataskis and University of British Columbia's Muhammad Abdul-Mageed look at how AI translation tools may affect language learning, the Atlantic Council's Michael Boci…

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Episode 092: 1965-05-17 | Fish, Pharmaceuticals, & Phil Pt. 5 9:21

11d ago9:21

9:21

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes on a much-needed break after several intense flying days. He’s still receiving letters from home and sends updates about camera gear, anniversary gifts, and the lack of desire to ever extend his tour in Vietnam—"not for all the tea in China," as he puts it. Between updates about taxes, slide projectors,…

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Episode 091: 1965-05-15 | Popi’s Souvenir Rifle 10:48

13d ago10:48

10:48

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes on a rare day off, reflecting on a grueling two-day operation that left over 200 Viet Cong reported dead. It’s May 15, 1965, and though the battle is over, the war lingers—in photographs, memories, and a souvenir rifle he brings back from the field. Popi casually mentions photographing the aftermath and…

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How China made Apple, and Apple made China 26:04

14d ago26:04

26:04

If you've ever owned an iPhone, iPad or Mac, you may have noticed these words printed on the back: "Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China." But there’s a bigger story behind that simple tagline. Financial Times journalist Patrick McGee tells Piya Chattopadhyay that few understand just how key China and Apple have been to each other's …

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Episode 090: 1965-05-13 | Fish, Pharmaceuticals, & Phil Pt. 4 9:53

15d ago9:53

9:53

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes after an exhausting day—17 hours of flying, including a major operation that left 125 Viet Cong reported killed and one American wounded. It’s May 13, 1965, and his fatigue seeps into every word of the letter. Despite being overwhelmed, he takes time to connect: recounting a chance meeting with Captain …

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Episode 089: 1965-05-11 | Fish, Pharmaceuticals, & Phil Pt. 3 9:23

17d ago9:23

9:23

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes from an unusually quiet night in Vinh Long. It’s May 11, 1965, and for once, he’s alone on base. While the rest of his unit is off at Ben Hoa responding to an attack that left five Americans dead, Popi remains behind after a supply run to Saigon, teaching new pilots and preparing for a farewell party. T…

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Pope Leo XIV, Apple and China, Sunday Politics Panel, Digital parenting 1:37:17

17d ago1:37:17

1:37:17

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Vatican journalist Charles Collins about the path ahead for Pope Leo XIV, Financial Times journalist Patrick McGee gets to the core of Apple and China's symbiotic relationship, journalists Shannon Proudfoot, Rob Benzie and Jason Markusoff explore how Prime Minister Mark Carney might approach competing provincial …

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An Interview with Suzie 1:02:32

18d ago1:02:32

1:02:32

In this special episode of Dearest Suzie, we step away from the battlefield and into the memory, voice, and wisdom of the woman who saved the letters. Recorded over Zoom, this episode features a heartfelt conversation with my grandmother, Susan “Mema” Lowie, about her life before, during, and after the Vietnam War. It’s a deeply personal portrait o…

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Pte là gì 0:25

18d ago0:25

0:25

Bạn đang tìm hiểu về chứng chỉ tiếng Anh phục vụ cho du học, định cư hay làm việc quốc tế? Bài viết sau đây sẽ giúp bạn hiểu rõ pte là gì – một kỳ thi tiếng Anh học thuật được công nhận toàn cầu, đang ngày càng phổ biến nhờ tính linh hoạt và độ chính xác cao trong chấm điểm. Khác với IELTS hay TOEFL, bài thi PTE được chấm hoàn toàn bằng trí tuệ nhâ…

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Episode 088: 1965-05-08 | Showing Off 7:52

20d ago7:52

7:52

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes from Vietnam with a mix of weariness, routine, and yearning. It’s May 8, 1965, and while most of his day is spent giving instrument instruction and catching up with familiar faces over lunch, the heart of the letter lies in a quiet reflection about home. Suzie is planning a summer trip with the boys, an…

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Episode 087: 1965-05-07 | Fish, Pharmaceuticals, & Phil Pt. 2 8:54

21d ago8:54

8:54

In today’s episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes during a quiet afternoon, though the tone is edged with tension. The Viet Cong have been growing more active, and six helicopters from his platoon were damaged in a recent attack, yet thankfully, no one was hurt. Between missions and radio static, he’s listening to “Country Corner” on AFN and teasing…

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That’s Puzzling! For May 2025 25:40

21d ago25:40

25:40

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this month are CBC News reporter and videojournalist Brett Ruskin in Halifax, and Dundas, Ont. listener Brenda Bjarnason.…

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Episode 086: 1965-05-05 | Finding Popi’s Camera 10:27

23d ago10:27

10:27

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, we hear from Popi as the rainy season begins in Vinh Long. His letter is calm, full of updates from a quiet day — a trip to the range, a short note about mailing gifts, and a few thoughts on the Hong Kong R&R he’s decided not to take. The real excitement in today’s letter, though, comes when he casually mentions pi…

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Episode 085: 1965-05-04 | Fish, Pharmaceuticals, & Phil Pt. 1 8:47

24d ago8:47

8:47

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, we hear from Popi on May 4, 1965, as he responds to three letters from Suzie and shares how much he loved the photos of the boys. There’s no mission report today, no combat update — just a quiet letter about family, missed birthdays, and the difficulty of shopping for gifts in a place where anything nice has to be …

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Canadian Election Panel, Ancient language, Andrew Coyne, That's Puzzling! 1:36:56

24d ago1:36:56

1:36:56

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Economist's Rob Russo, Le Devoir's Emilie Nicolas and The Hub's Sean Speer about our post-election political reality, science journalist Laura Spinney explains how one ancient dialect inspired scores of languages we speak today, veteran political columnist Andrew Coyne talks about the "crisis" he sees in Cana…

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Episode 084: 1965-05-02 | Navy Bombers 6:40

26d ago6:40

6:40

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes from a quiet day in the air, flying support for a Navy bombing run. From his Huey, he watches jets drop 500-pound bombs across the landscape — a moment that sparks reflection on the uneasy collaboration between different branches of the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. While Popi’s experience might…

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All Episodes, April 1965 1:20:06

27d ago1:20:06

1:20:06

In this special episode of Dearest Suzie, we look back on the April 1965 letters from Bill Lowie—a month defined by loss, guilt, long stretches of boredom, and small moments of unexpected joy. Now firmly settled into his new role with the Cobras, Popi spent April flying missions that ranged from uneventful to harrowing, often with little warning as…

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Episode 083: 1965-04-30 | Cry On Their Shoulder 7:01

28d ago7:01

7:01

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes home after what he calls a "better outcome" in the field. A large Viet Cong weapons cache has been captured, and while the victory lifts spirits briefly, there’s no triumph in his tone — just exhaustion. One day before, he witnessed the death of a friend during a failed recovery mission. Now, he’s tryin…

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Memories of Vietnam, 50 years after the war 20:56

28d ago20:56

20:56

This Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The conflict led to more than one million people fleeing the war-torn countries of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Canada accepted approximately 200,000 refugees from the region between 1975 and the 1990s. Canadian author Vinh Nguyen was among them. He speaks with Piya Chattopadhy…

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Episode 082: 1965-04-29 | The Worst Letter 7:17

29d ago7:17

7:17

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, we reach a letter that many in my family consider the most difficult to read. Dated April 29, 1965, this letter doesn’t relay an ordinary mission or a humorous aside. It’s a moment of personal reckoning. Popi writes in the aftermath of a mission that left two of his friends dead — and he blames himself. The day had…

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Canadian Election Panel, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Papal politics, Vinh Nguyen, Election lingo 1:26:36

1M ago1:26:36

1:26:36

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Economist's Rob Russo, Le Devoir's Emilie Nicolas and The Hub's Sean Speer about what we've learned during the federal election campaign, writer Leanne Betasamosake Simpson talks about the meaning of water for Indigenous communities, Vatican expert Massimo Faggioli looks at the politics involved in electing a…

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Episode 081: 1965-04-26 | Military Industrial Complexities 7:41

1M ago7:41

7:41

In this episode, Popi writes after a long day chasing Viet Cong forces through the heat. His tone is dry, understated, tired. He asks about the boys, about birthday parties and photographs, about sizes and gifts and letters never received. In his own words, the work is “not boring, really, but not something that you can write home about.” And yet —…

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Episode 080: 1965-04-24 | Swimming Monkeys 6:12

1M ago6:12

6:12

In this episode, Popi writes on a sweltering day in Vinh Long, where the only mission was beating the heat. With no combat updates or news from the front, today’s letter slows down, offering a glimpse of life in between the action, where even the monkeys are desperate for relief. From Easter reflections to tales of Charlie and Doll’s makeshift swim…

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Episode 079: 1965-04-23 | The Nuclear Option 6:12

1M ago6:12

6:12

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes on April 23, 1965 after finally receiving a long-awaited letter from home. He reflects on family updates, a recent alert mission that came too late, and yet another upcoming awards ceremony — this one to add four oak leaf clusters to his Air Medal. In the same week, American military leaders in Honolulu…

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Finding the funny in news satire when real life is no joke 23:57

1M ago23:57

23:57

For people who work in the business of political satire and news comedy, there’s no shortage of rich source material these days. But misinformation, disinformation and leaders who can seem stranger than fiction are complicating the craft. Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with two veterans of the scene – The Beaverton’s Luke Gordon Field and a founding mem…

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Episode 078: 1965-04-21 | The Viet Cong Rest Area 9:40

1M ago9:40

9:40

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes on April 21, 1965, during a lull in operations. The letter itself is quiet — just a few notes about office renovations, a short range trip, and his ongoing frustration with the mail system. Still, even in a slow week, he finds ways to stay connected to home. He ends the letter with a simple dream: when …

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Sunday Election Panel, Political satire, First and last words, Cambodian genocide legacy 1:37:19

1M ago1:37:19

1:37:19

Host Piya Chattopadhyay sets up the final week of the federal election campaign with political journalists Rob Russo, Emilie Nicolas and Ryan Jespersen, The Beaverton's Luke Gordon Field and The Onion's Christine Wenc talk about the craft of satire in an age of misinformation, linguist Michael Erard reflects on what our first and last words say abo…

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Episode 077: 1965-04-19 | Some Old Friends 6:27

1M ago6:27

6:27

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi returns from two nights of R and R in Saigon and slips into an easy rhythm of gossip and small comforts. There are no firefights in this letter. Instead we get pizza in the city, an afternoon at the Saigon Zoo, and late‑night stories with old friends like Al Guthrie and Fox. He even chuckles at the news that a…

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Episode 076: 1965-04-17 | People of the Landscape 6:32

1M ago6:32

6:32

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi’s letter from April 17, 1965 takes us to a medal ceremony in Bạc Liêu, where he receives the South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. The moment should feel triumphant, yet his tone is subdued. He stands in the heat, listens while his citation is read in Vietnamese, and has a wreath placed around his neck by young…

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National pride is riding high. But what does it really mean to be Canadian? 23:16

1M ago23:16

23:16

U.S. President Donald Trump's bluster about making Canada the 51st state has sparked a surge in Canadian patriotism, just in time for the federal election. But what does it really mean to be Canadian? The current wave of national pride tends to play up nostalgic tropes about hockey and hosers. But Canada is changing, and a new sense of Canadian ide…

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Episode 075: 1965-04-15 | The Cross of Gallantry 5:04

1M ago5:04

5:04

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes on April 15, 1965, reflecting on another quiet day in Vietnam, a general escort mission, and his mounting boredom with downtime. He assumed that transferring to the Cobras would mean more time in the air, but instead, he's stuck in the long stretch of waiting — between missions, between letters, between…

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U Wang Young 0:35

1M ago0:35

0:35

U Wang Young is a visionary entrepreneur in the fields of real estate and tourism. With sharp business acumen and a deep understanding of market dynamics, he has earned recognition for turning overlooked properties into sought-after destinations. #UWangYoung #RealEstateVisionary #TourismLeader #SmartInvesting #PropertyInnovation #StrategicEntrepren…

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Episode 074: 1965-04-13 | The Cost of Waiting 5:39

1M ago5:39

5:39

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes after a long day that started with a trip to the rocket range and ended with the rescue and repair of a downed helicopter. His friend, Louis Litt, made a safe emergency landing, and by nightfall, the ship was patched up and flown out — a rare win in a war where victories are hard to come by. But the let…

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Global trade turmoil, Uncertainty science, Voters weigh in on the election, Canadian identity and pride 1:39:58

2M ago1:39:58

1:39:58

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with trade expert Carlo Dade and political economy associate professor Gregory Chin about the week's global trade turmoil and China's role within it, author Maggie Jackson explores what science says about the impacts and potential upside of uncertainty, four Canadians share what's driving their decisions in the federa…

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Episode 073: 1965-04-12 | A Holiday Without Candy 5:08

2M ago5:08

5:08

In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Popi writes home on April 12, 1965, with updates about quiet missions, missed holidays, and an underwhelming U.S.O. show. His tone is light and warm, full of care for Suzie and the boys. He’s glad they bought good shoes, hopes for pictures soon, and gently jokes that the cost of Easter candy might not be worth it. …

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U Wang Young - Xyz 0:36

2M ago0:36

0:36

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U Wang Young - Pro 0:32

2M ago0:32

0:32

U Wang Young is a visionary entrepreneur with a strong focus on real estate and tourism. Known for his sharp market insight and strategic approach, he has consistently turned ordinary properties into exceptional, high-value investments. #UWangYoung #RealEstateVisionary #TourismLeader #SmartInvesting #PropertyInnovation #StrategicEntrepreneur Contac…

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U Wang Young - Info 0:32

2M ago0:32

0:32

U Wang Young is a dynamic entrepreneur renowned for his work in real estate and tourism. Through his strategic vision and market insight, he has successfully elevated numerous properties into premium investments, earning respect across the industry. #UWangYoung #RealEstateVisionary #TourismLeader #SmartInvesting #PropertyInnovation #StrategicEntrep…

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U Wang Young - Store 0:36

2M ago0:36

0:36

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U Wang Young - Dev 0:35

2M ago0:35

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