Analysis of international politics, news, and culture from the McGill International Review.
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Dive into the exhilarating world of swimming with the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! We're your passionate guides, celebrating British swimming in all its glory. Tired of British swimming being a silent stroke in the sports world? Not here! We shine a spotlight on our amazing athletes, coaches, and events, giving them the recognition they deserve, especially in the build-up to the Paris Olympics 2024. But swimming isn't just for Olympic hopefuls. We aim to bridge the gap between elite champion ...
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Entrevue avec Boris Proulx sur l'Élection Fédérale
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34:13L'animateur Theo Shouse s'entretient avec Boris Proulx, correspondant parlementaire pour Le Devoir à Ottawa, pour discuter de l'élection fédérale.By McGill International Review
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This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are speaking to SEC Freshman of the Year and University of Florida swimmer, Alex Painter. We discuss with Alex his move to train out in the states, how field hockey at Millfield and exposure to a team sport help him prepare for elite swimming, and his future goals at the LEN under 23's this summer. Bo…
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British Champs Review and World Selection
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42:42On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are reviewing the Aquatic GB Swimming Championships 2025, and looking at the team selected for the Singapore World Championships this summer. Book your next training camp with ONEflow Aquatics SOMABAY - https://bit.ly/4hkTrm9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this opinion piece, Noa Wittenberg-Ross investigates the Mohawk Mothers' efforts to delay excavation at the Royal Victoria Hospital construction site due to the suspected presence of unmarked graves. She sits down with Kahentinetha, a Mohawk activist, and Phillippe Blouin, a Canadian anthropologist, to better understand their perspective and str…
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Get ready for an electrifying week of British swimming at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2025! The Propulsion Swimming Podcast dives deep into this crucial event at the London Aquatics Centre (April 15th - 20th) where the nation's best swimmers will battle it out for national titles and coveted spots on the team heading to the World Aquatic…
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Host Theo Shouse sits down with economist Dean Baker to discuss tariffs, industrial policy, inequality, and relations between the United States and China.By McGill International Review
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Aquatics GB CEO discusses the future of swimming
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48:53This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are talking with Aquatics GB CEO, Drew Barrand. In this insightful episode, we explore his role, the organisation's recent progress, and its ambitious plans for the future. Drew shares his perspective on the challenges of leading a diverse aquatic federation, and the long-term goals for British aquati…
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Part 2: Host Sydney Murray sits down with Sridhar Venkatapuram, Senior Lecturer in Global Health and Philosophy at King’s College, to explore the ethical dimensions of global health. They discuss how ethical frameworks are both integrated and overlooked in today’s global health landscape, examining critical issues such as the Human Right to Health …
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Part 1: Host Sydney Murray sits down with Sridhar Venkatapuram, Senior Lecturer in Global Health and Philosophy at King’s College, to explore the ethical dimensions of global health. They discuss how ethical frameworks are both integrated and overlooked in today’s global health landscape, examining critical issues such as the Human Right to Health …
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Eva Okaro: Making Olympic History in Paris
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35:00This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are talking to Eva Okaro. The youngest British Olympian in Paris and the first Black female swimmer to represent Great Britain in the pool at the Games. Eva shares her incredible journey, from making history on the Olympic stage to navigating the pressures of elite swimming. We delve into her experien…
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Host Sabrina Nelson sits down with Christopher Miller, the Financial Times’ Chief Ukraine Correspondent, to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and its potential evolution. They also delve into his experience reporting from Ukraine since 2010 and discuss his book “The War Came To Us: Life And Death In Ukraine.”…
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Host Theo Shouse sits down with Andrew Day, the senior editor of The American Conservative, to discuss the Ukraine War and US foreign policy regarding Russia, China, and Iran.By McGill International Review
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What is Tyler Melbourne-Smith's optimum distance?
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31:06This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we talk with up and coming British freestyler, Tyler Melbourne-Smith. We talk through his performances of the last 12 months and understand what impact they have on his choice of freestyle events he's racing at the Aquatics GB Champs 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Host Theo Shouse sits down with journalist and author Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft to discuss the West's relationship to Russia since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Ukraine War.By McGill International Review
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Holly McGill's journey through Scottish Swimming
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Host Theo Shouse sits down with economist James K. Galbraith to discuss his latest book, Entropy Economics, which rethinks and rejects orthodox economic concepts like equilibrium by introducing the second law of thermodynamics to the dismal science.By McGill International Review
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Ahead of the National Arena League finals 2025 in Cardiff the Propulsion Swimming Podcast picks its dream British Open line up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Host Theo Shouse sits down with Gerald Butts, former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to discuss populism and democracy in North America and what it means to be a liberal.By McGill International Review
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Can the British Uni Scene Catch up with the USA?
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25:15This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we preview BUCS LC 2025 with our four races to watch, discuss recent British NCAA announcements, and how can uk swimming can mean more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jess Podger's advice for growing a social media brand
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28:44This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we talk with University of Bath swimmer, Jess Podger, about how she's grown her social media brand and advice she'd give to any other swimmers looking to do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bournemouth Collegiate School with Sam Woodward and James Ryan
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1:11:09This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk to Sam Woodward and James Ryan about all things Bournemouth Collegiate School Swimming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Host Sabrina Nelson sits down with Declan Walsh, Chief Africa Correspondent for The New York Times, to discuss his frontline reporting on Sudan’s conflict and across Africa, as well as his unexpected expulsion from Pakistan. Walsh reflects on some of the lessons he’s learned throughout his career as a foreign correspondent, especially in politicall…
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This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we talk with Leeds Beckett freestyle, Jordan Cooley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Host Sabrina Nelson sits down with sits down with Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, an award-winning photojournalist and Pulitzer Center grantee, to discuss his work documenting health, conflict, and society in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They delve into his recent award-winning projects, his experiences on the ground, and his perspective on the curr…
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This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are reposting a Swimming Nutrition advice episode with YSN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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To end 2024, the Propulsion Swimming Podcast reviews the last 12 months and names its top swimmers of the year, British and international, with a nod towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Host Kai Samuel-Szablowski sits down with Prof. Vincent Rigby, former national security and intelligence advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to discuss the threats posed by foreign interference in Canada.By McGill International Review
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Host Kai Samuel-Szablowski sits down with Ujjal Dosanjh, a former premier of British Columbia and federal minister of health, to discuss the Khalistan movement in Canada, Trudeau's leadership, and the breakdown of Indo-Canadian relations.By McGill International Review
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Reviewing the Short Course World Champs 2024
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40:27Was Budapest 2024 the fastest swimming meet EVER? This week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast examines the record-shattering Short Course World Championships, where an unprecedented 30 World Records were broken! We dissect Gretchen Walsh's incredible 11 World record medals (9 individual!) and the massive prize money that could change the…
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Host Sabrina Nelson sits down with Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories, to discuss her findings in her most recent report “Genocide as Colonial Erasure” and her analysis, from an international law perspective, of the current Israel-Gaza war.…
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Previewing World SC Championships with Jacob Peters
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30:06This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, Aquatics GB swimmer Jacob Peters helps us look ahead to the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest. We talk with Jacob about bouncing back from Olympic disappointment, the different pressures a Short Course Worlds brings and how it can help springboard into 2025. 📸 Kees-Jan van Overbeeke …
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