Best Chant It Down Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Why Netanyahu calls Australia ‘shameful’ 15:18

2h ago15:18

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In a move that will further anger the Israeli leader, Australia will recognise a Palestinian state in September following declarations from the UK, France and Canada. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the situation in Gaza has gone beyond the world’s worst fears. Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says recognising Palestinian statehood is a win for Ham…

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Why won’t Musk let Tesla EVs power homes? 15:01

23m ago15:01

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Elon Musk’s Tesla electric vehicles can not generally be used to power Australian homes. Why is that, when the batteries in Tesla EVs are much more powerful than most home batteries? As Australia transitions to more green energy, other models of electric vehicles are being used to power homes and even the grid, feeding in when electricity is needed…

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Femininity Isn't Weak: Womanhood and The Church | Guests Ben & Ashley Langlois Journey to Orthodoxy 12:14

3d ago12:14

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What Does Femininity Look Like in the Orthodox Church? In a culture that often misunderstands tradition, Orthodox Christianity may seem, at first glance, like a “Christian fraternity” — rigid, exclusive, or overly male-centered. But as Ben and Ashley Langlois (popularly known as Orthodox Luigi and his wife) reveal in this heartfelt conversation, no…

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Can Trump sack his way to better jobs data? 15:21

4d ago15:21

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Donald Trump didn’t like the numbers, so he sacked the messenger. So, what are the implications of the US President’s decision to get rid of the nation’s chief statistician, who dared to release revised jobs figures? Today, Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic on the jackhammer Trump is taking to democracy. Featured: Tom Nichols, staff writer …

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#301 Occult Rejects || Who Are The "Olympians?" 1:44:22

6d ago1:44:22

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Timestamp for interview 12:39 The Occult Rejects are experts in their fields of study. 3 of its members come on Chant It Down, to break down the question of who really is running the world. Who are the "olympians" described in the Committee of 300 by Dr. John Coleman? What kind of dark magic are they using? The conversation only starts there and ru…

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The alleged Chinese spy found in Canberra 15:23

4d ago15:23

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This week a Chinese woman was charged with foreign interference, accused of spying on Buddhists in Canberra. Separately, the boss of Australia’s spy agency has warned that other nations are spying in Australia at unprecedented levels, with unprecedented sophistication. Today, ABC foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic on the allegations against …

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Female Silver Surfer! Did it matter? | How Marvel's Fantastic Four 2025 Challenges Our Expectations 7:04

3d ago7:04

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Can a gender-swapped character point us toward deeper truths rather than distract from them? That’s the question Jeremy Jeremiah and James St. Simon explore in our latest conversation on Marvel’s Fantastic Four 2025 and its bold reimagining of the Silver Surfer as a woman. At first glance, many believers might brace for another heavy-handed cultura…

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Will recognising Palestine achieve anything? 15:00

6d ago15:00

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If reports are correct, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu wants to expand the war in Gaza so his forces fully occupy the strip. As international outrage grows about the devastation and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, could more countries recognising a Palestinian state make a difference? France, Canada and the UK are trying to pressure Israel by a…

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Why police couldn’t stop the Harbour Bridge protest 15:27

8d ago15:27

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It was a protest the New South Wales government and police tried to stop but couldn’t. In the end, more than 100,000 protesters were permitted to walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge demanding an end to the war in Gaza. But should we be concerned that organisers had to fight in court for the right to hold the rally? Today, associate professor in l…

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Fantastic Family: Has Hollywood Found Moral Clarity? | Fantastic Four 2025 Review w/ Lit Professor 56:04

6d ago56:04

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In a cultural landscape where moral ambiguity and deconstructed families often dominate the screen, Fantastic Four surprises with a radiant affirmation of traditional family values and the sacredness of life. Beneath its retrofuturistic flair and cosmic spectacle lies a profoundly human—and dare we say, Christian—story about sacrificial love, the d…

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Do class actions really deliver justice? 15:20

9d ago15:20

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On average there’s a class action lodged in Australia every week. But do they really help bring justice to groups of Australians exposed to wrongdoing? Today, Anne Connolly on her Four Corners investigation into the class action traps leaving victims short changed and lawyers richer. Featured: Anne Connolly, Four Corners reporter…

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Praying to Saints: Diminishing Christ by Intercessory Prayer? | Ask David Latting and Orthodox Luigi 13:12

10d ago13:12

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Ever wondered why Orthodox churches are filled with icons while Catholic ones aren't? This fascinating conversation with David Latting and Ben Langlois (Orthodox Luigi) takes us deep into the heart of Orthodox Christianity and its distinctive practices. The discussion uncovers how icons serve as "windows into heaven" for Orthodox believers—not just…

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Will Trump set Ghislaine Maxwell free? 15:06

12d ago15:06

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Donald Trump has spent another week fielding questions over the release of the so-called Epstein files. The saga even followed him to Scotland. Now he has sent the US Deputy Attorney-General to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell who is in prison for sex trafficking. Today, Jill Wine-Banks, one of the prosecutors during the…

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True Beauty Is Conduct: Why the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Ad Debate Matters | YBT021 CWP107 15:15

12d ago15:15

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The recent American Eagle advertisements featuring Sydney Sweeney have sparked intense public reaction, but amidst the noise, a deeper conversation is being overlooked—one that speaks to the heart of Christian discipleship in our image-driven culture. Join Jeremy Jeremiah and James St. Simon as we discuss this cultural issue head on. Rather than ge…

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Is Trump about to double Australia’s tariff? 15:16

13d ago15:16

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Donald Trump’s latest trade deal with the European Union is said to be really bad for Europe. So, why did the EU agree to a 15 per cent tariff on almost all goods entering the United States and does it signal a troubled road ahead for us? Today, the ABC’s Chief Business Correspondent Ian Verrender on where all the Trump trade mess is up to. Feature…

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How Trump’s crypto push boosted Bitcoin 15:28

14d ago15:28

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Once a sceptic, now a convert, Donald Trump is embracing crypto currency and making a tidy profit on the side. The US president’s newfound love has seen crypto currencies like Bitcoin skyrocket in value and now he’s passing bills through US Congress to change the sector entirely. Today, Ross Buckley, Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor at the Un…

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#300 pt 2 | Triffon Peart and John Graham || Sacred Sight Aussie Q And A Show 1:38:12

14d ago1:38:12

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Timestamp for main show 20:11 Part 2 of episode 300 is a continuation of the Sacred Sight Q and A show, but an hour later for the Australian audience. John Graham is a first time guest and contributed to the lining up of the holes for the pleiades connection to the mysterious holes near the imprint site (see Sacred Sight for details) Our conversati…

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Laura Tingle on who can stop Israel 15:35

15d ago15:35

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Israel says there’s no starvation in Gaza, but the pictures tell a very different story and there’s now growing condemnation from some of Israel’s supporters, including Australia. The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the images of suffering are ‘completely indefensible’. Today, Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle on the mounting pressure and the…

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How easy is it to trick the Australian Taxation Office? 14:18

16d ago14:18

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Fraudsters have found it surprisingly straightforward to get thousands of taxpayer dollars deposited in their accounts by just making a few false declarations to the Australian Taxation Office about the amount of GST they’re owed because of fake businesses. It adds up to billions of dollars that are unlikely to be recovered. Today, Angus Grigg on h…

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Free Masculinity: Finding Meaning in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Fool 4 Christ | YBT020 CWP106 32:59

17d ago32:59

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When Masculinity Encounters the Machinery of Oppression: A Christian Reflection on One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest What happens when the God-given strength of masculinity is distorted or suppressed by the world’s systems? In this illuminating conversation with literature professor James St. Simon, and Cloud of Witnesses host, Jeremy Jeremiah, we jo…

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Can Trump contain China’s AI boom? 15:22

19d ago15:22

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The tech bros of Silicon Valley are dominating the AI race, using the most advanced computer chips and US expertise. But there’s an artificial intelligence boom underway in China giving them a run for their money. US President Donald Trump doesn’t like it; he’s vowing he won’t allow America’s adversaries to control the algorithms. Today, Kyle Chan …

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Why we’re using more electricity than ever before 15:12

20d ago15:12

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Our hunger for electricity has never been so great. That’s hardly surprising given the growing desire to electrify our homes and transport. But it’s the massive computer data centres that could become a big problem. There are questions about whether the official forecasts underestimate how much power they’ll need over the next ten years. Today, ABC…

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Is it OK to shame the Coldplay kiss cam couple? 15:19

21d ago15:19

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If you hadn’t realised that cameras are everywhere by now, the so-called Coldplay-gate is a great reminder. The kiss cam vision of a canoodling couple at the concert, who were apparently having an affair, is proof again how quickly salacious news (and memes) can travel on social media. Today, political scientist from Loyola University in Chicago, J…

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#300 Pt.1 Triffon Peart, Ceb Bland, Zach Royer || Sacred Sight Q And A Talks 2:28:19

22d ago2:28:19

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Timestamp for main show 28:56 Sacred Sight the documentary series has been out since march in various shapes and forms on a few platforms. Gathering a little bit of feedback and questions, we formed a livestream back in May around it. Triffon, Zach and Ceb are the main people in the first chapters, and we discuss everything surrounding this topics,…

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Trump vs Rupert Murdoch over an Epstein article 14:27

22d ago14:27

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On the one side there’s a media tycoon, on the other the President of the United States. It has all the makings of a fascinating courtroom drama. Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over an article alleging the US President sent a lewd birthday message to Jefferey Epstein in 2003. Today, media expert Rod Tiffen on the c…

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The fight with China over the Darwin port 15:33

23d ago15:33

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A decade ago, a Chinese company was given the green light to take control of the Darwin port, which is key Australian infrastructure. Now, the Albanese Government is scrambling to get it back in Australian hands, in a move that risks antagonising China, while being welcomed by the United States. Today, veteran defence analyst Alan Dupont, who until…

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Super Masculinity: Finding Meaning in James Gunn's Superman 2025 | Hollywood Cured? | YBT019 CWP105 24:35

21d ago24:35

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Superman marks a welcome shift from the cynicism of recent superhero films, replacing the wearisome “men are bad” narrative with something timeless and uplifting—a hero who reflects God-given masculine virtues without shame or irony. At its core, this film offers more than entertainment; it offers hope rooted in moral clarity. James Gunn’s directio…

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Why Trump can’t shake the Epstein conspiracy 15:30

26d ago15:30

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When convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019, conspiracy theories about his death began circulating. Now, some of Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again supporters are furious that the US president is refusing to release files linked to a sex trafficking investigation, which many think contain a list of Ep…

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Has Trump finally turned against Putin? 14:26

27d ago14:26

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After heaping so much praise on his Russian counterpart, Donald Trump’s view of Vladimir Putin has finally soured. But is the US president’s demand for a ceasefire in the Ukraine war within 50 days and a promise of US weapons for NATO really a sign that the bromance is over? Today, Russia expert Matthew Sussex from the Centre for European studies a…

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Laura Tingle on tricky diplomacy in China 15:15

28d ago15:15

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Would Australia join the United States in a war against China if it invades Taiwan? That’s the question Anthony Albanese faced during his delicate visit to Beijing where he’s trying to strengthen trade and business ties. As the Prime Minister meets the Chinese President, can he drum up more business while managing tensions in the relationship? Toda…

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Could Trump actually win the Nobel Peace Prize? 15:34

29d ago15:34

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Donald Trump has long aspired to win a Nobel Peace Prize. He’s now collected several nominations for the prestigious award from global leaders, the latest from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Today, Emma Shortis, director of the International and Security Affairs program at the progressive think tank The Australia Institute, looks at…

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Inside the classrooms full of misogyny and abuse 15:31

30d ago15:31

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Teenagers influenced by the so-called ‘manosphere’ are bringing the misogyny they absorb online into the classroom. It’s forcing some female teachers to leave the profession entirely. Today, the ABC’s Siobhan Marin on her Compass investigation into where these disturbing ideas are coming from and how we can pull teen boys out of the rabbit hole. Th…

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New questions in the sunscreen SPF saga 15:24

1M ago15:24

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Sun safety is drilled into Australians from a young age. But the protection offered by some of the most popular sunscreen brands is in question after consumer group Choice released test results showing many are not meeting their SPF claims. Today, ABC reporter Rachel Carbonell on the industry backlash, her investigation into an overseas testing lab…

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Will Musk’s new 'America Party' take down Trump? 15:59

1M ago15:59

15:59

After spending hundreds of millions of dollars to help put Donald Trump in the White House, Elon Musk is launching his own political party. Musk says his ‘America Party’ will challenge the status quo, which he believes is bankrupting the United States. Today, political scientist Geoff Kabaservice from the Niskanen Center on what the party stands fo…

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Why the RBA shocked borrowers and held rates 16:18

1M ago16:18

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The Reserve Bank board has defied the expectations of investors, many economists and even the treasurer. It’s not giving borrowers an interest rate cut this month, revealing a six to three split on the decision to keep rates on hold. Today, the ABC’s business editor Michael Janda on whether the RBA is playing it too safe. Featured: Michael Janda, A…

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Why are so many younger people getting cancer? 15:31

1M ago15:31

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Cancer has traditionally been a disease of old age. But younger Australians aged in their 30s and 40s are increasingly being diagnosed with cancer and scientists are desperate to understand why. Could it be processed foods, plastics, or exposures during childhood or birth? Today, Dr Norman Swan on his Four Corners investigation into what could be c…

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Mushroom Case Daily: Erin Patterson guilty of murder 24:04

1M ago24:04

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After deliberating for a week, a jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with death cap mushrooms. She had pleaded not guilty to the crimes, saying the mushrooms were accidentally included in the meals. The team at the ABC’s Mushroom Case Daily podcast has been following every …

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The Glastonbury 'death' chant that sparked a firestorm 15:03

1M ago15:03

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Music has always been a powerful form of protest, but rap band Bob Vylan could be facing criminal charges after leading a chant at Glastonbury calling for ‘death’ to the Israeli military. The incident was shown on the BBC and the broadcaster, festival organisers and the UK Prime Minister have all raised concerns about anti-Semitism. Today, British …

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Alan Kohler on raising the GST 15:15

1M ago15:15

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has set his sights on bold economic reform with options to be discussed at a meeting of some of the nation’s best policy minds next month. It’s called the economic reform roundtable, but is a big shake up of the tax system, for example, even possible in the current political climate? Today, the ABC’s finance expert Alan Kohle…

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Why there’s no ‘silver bullet’ to make childcare safe 15:35

1M ago15:35

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Parents send their young children to childcare trusting they’ll return home each day safely. But families are in shock after a Victorian childcare worker was charged with 70 offences, including sexual assault and producing child abuse material. The alleged victims were as young as 5 months old. The staff member had worked at 20 different centres an…

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Will Netanyahu’s Iran ‘win’ lead to a Gaza ceasefire? 15:03

1M ago15:03

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After the strikes against Iran, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is turning his focus back to the conflict in Gaza. Talks are planned between Netanyahu and the US president at the White House next week, as Donald Trump insists “we’re going to get a ceasefire”. Benjamin Netanyahu also faces public pressure in Israel to bring the hostages h…

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#299 Ian Koski || Hawaii UFO And Alien Report part 1 2:35:44

1M ago2:35:44

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Timestamp for interview 21:40 Ian Koski returns to go layers deeper in the explanation of his crazy life experiences that have led him to be the truth speaker he is today. We breach the 700+ page book he wrote called the Hawaii Ufo and Alien report. The title is much more then ufology, but explores the entire gamut of the real world that goes on ar…

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Is the teen social media ban ready for rollout? 15:32

1M ago15:32

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The countdown is on to the start of the social media ban for Australian children aged under 16. It’s due to start in December, but which platforms are banned and how users will have to prove their age is yet to be revealed. Today, the ABC’s national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre on the many unanswered questions. Featured: Ange Lavoipierre, A…

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Kissing Icons: How the Orthodox Faith Through Ministry Shapes Needy Lives in Mexico | TIO016 CWP104 23:01

1M ago23:01

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Two dedicated young women, both named Julia, share their transformative journeys serving at St. Innocence Orphanage and Casa Cuna San Felipe in Tijuana, Mexico (https://www.projectmexico.org/casa-cuna-infant-orphanage). Working within the Project Mexico organization, they provide loving Orthodox Christian homes to boys ages 5-18 and babies from jus…

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Why your AI questions are a power and water drain 13:04

1M ago13:04

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How often do you use AI chatbots? They’re becoming part of our everyday lives. But when you pump in a question into something like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, do you ever think about the energy it uses? Today, Gordon Noble from the Institute of Sustainable Futures at UTS on the power hungry data centres driving AI, the water used to keep them coo…

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Can Trump bomb Iran and still be 'America First'? 15:35

2M ago15:35

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Donald Trump was elected on the promise of putting America first and staying out of foreign conflicts. So the US President’s decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities caused the first and very public split among his Make America Great Again base, with influential figures like Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon leading the charge against US involveme…

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Will Putin help Iran rebuild its nuclear program? 18:12

2M ago18:12

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One of Iran’s closest allies outside the Middle East is Russia. So, why did Vladimir Putin decide not to come to Tehran’s aid and provide military support as Israel and then America worked to destroy its nuclear program? Today, Anna Borshchevskaya from the Washington Institute, an expert in Russia’s policy in the Middle East, on what the war means …

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Faiths Fighters: Have We Reached Orthodox Apologist Saturation? With Orthodox Luigi | YBT018 CWP103 17:18

2M ago17:18

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Apologetics in the Orthodox Church has undergone a remarkable transformation. What was once "the world's best kept secret" now flourishes in digital spaces, revealing both opportunities and challenges for those communicating the ancient faith. • Proper catechesis is crucial to maintaining authentic Orthodoxy with an American flavor rather than evan…

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Trump's shaky ceasefire 15:24

2M ago15:24

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Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran war, declaring it should be called “The 12 Day War”. But there was confusion over whether Iran and Israel had agreed in the hours following the social media post. It came not long after Iran fired missiles at an American military base in Qatar, retaliating against the US bombing of its key n…

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Iran’s three options after Trump’s strikes 16:06

2M ago16:06

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After the US bombing of key nuclear facilities, Donald Trump is now raising the prospect of regime change in Iran. He wants to Make Iran Great Again and says it’s not ‘politically correct’ to discuss the idea, but he asks ‘why wouldn’t there be a regime change?’. Today, Ali Vaez from the International Crisis Group on the three options now open to I…

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