Best World Heart Federation Podcasts (2025)

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Back together again: a new Coalition deal after eight days apart 4:43

6h ago4:43

4:43

Eight days after the Coalition split up, the Liberal and National parties have announced they have reunited. The decision signals a deal reached between the two parties on key policies, paving the way for the unveiling of a shadow cabinet.

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Inflation in check but many basics more expensive 15:51

7h ago15:51

15:51

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Pat Bustamante from Westpac about today's monthly CPI Indicator which showed while prices remained within the RBA's target band, some essentials are rising and what it means for interest rates, plus the latest sharemarket thinking with Jun Bei Liu from Ten Cap.…

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Controversy over government decision to approve major extension of WA gas project 4:17

8h ago4:17

4:17

The Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has approved a major extension of the North West Shelf Gas Project in Western Australia. It’s one of the nation’s most valuable offshore gas reserves — operated by Woodside, which wants to extend its life by another 40 years. Based on the Pilbara’s Burrup Peninsula also known as Murujuga, the project sit…

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A perfect funding storm looms for Australia's universities 7:37

9h ago7:37

7:37

Australian research funding is at risk, as the United States withdraws or freezes tertiary grants, and investment from government and business declines. It has prompted calls to diversify funding streams and reduce the reliance on international student fees.

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Aid distribution in Gaza ends in gunfire and stampedes 5:51

2h ago5:51

5:51

A US and Israeli-approved aid distribution effort in Gaza has ended in chaos, gunfire and stampedes. Tens of thousands of hungry Palestinians stormed a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation facility with the Israeli military then shooting and reportedly killing Palestinians in an effort to regain control. The effort forms part of Israel's new attempt to sid…

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Have a heart for your health, advocates urge amid rising AF rates 5:12

5h ago5:12

5:12

An estimated half a million Australians are living with atrial-fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heartbeat. But around 30 percent of people who have AF don't even know it. That can have implications for people's health as they get older, with the condition leading to a higher risk for dementia and stroke.…

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Reconciliation Week marked by new Stolen Generations redress scheme in WA 5:14

21h ago5:14

5:14

Stolen Generations survivors in Western Australia will now be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals of children from family and community. The state government has announced living survivors will be eligible for payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme. As Reconciliation Week events take place across the country, former Labo…

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Telstra's new 5 year plan and strata capital works funding 12:46

1d ago12:46

12:46

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Robert Anderson from Strata Community Association (NSW) about why, with interest rates coming down, now may be a good time to check in on your capital works fund, plus Mike Jenneke from UBS goes through the day's market action including Telstra's new 5 year Connected Future 30 plan.…

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Trump calls Putin "crazy" as Russia continues bombarding Ukraine 4:55

1d ago4:55

4:55

Donald Trump's efforts to achieve a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia remain fruitless, with a new Russian bombardment of Ukraine forcing the US President to consider imposing new sanctions. Ukrainians have been living under three days of intense air strikes from Russia with more than 900 drones and missiles raining down across the country.…

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Sporting competition with openly doped athletes set to launch in 2026 5:49

1d ago5:49

5:49

For decades, 'drugs' has been a dirty word in sport, but a new competition is attempting to change that. The 'Enhanced Games' is set to launch in Las Vegas next year, with competitors openly doped. World sporting bodies say the concept is dangerous and risks athletes' health.

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Three Australian states hit with electricity price hikes 4:28

1d ago4:28

4:28

Residents in some Australian states are facing a potential increase on their annual electricity bills from July 1. Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia residents will likely see a three to 10 percent increase on their annual bills - just as winter sets in.

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Reflection, and a call for action, on National Sorry Day 4:41

2d ago4:41

4:41

Events have been held around the country to mark National Sorry Day, an acknowledgement of the forced removal of First Nations children from their families and culture. One-third of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are descendants of Stolen Generations survivors, and many have shared their families stories and memories of child removal.…

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Social media reshaping the lines between Autism and ADHD 7:53

2d ago7:53

7:53

Social media is re-shaping the lines between Autism and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to new research by the University of Melbourne. It found an increasing number of people from online groups of the two mental health conditions identify that they have both ADHD and autism. But researchers, experts and advocates warn th…

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Israeli school strike leaves dozens killed as Gaza offensive ramps up 6:04

2d ago6:04

6:04

Israeli military strikes on schools, tent encampments and residential buildings have left dozens of Palestinian men, women and children dead, as Israel ramps up its effort to seize the whole of the Gaza Strip and destroy Hamas. Meanwhile, former Israeli hostages, and the relatives of those who remain in Hamas captivity, continue pleading for an imm…

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Ukraine suffers its most intense aerial attack since Russia invaded 6:02

2d ago6:02

6:02

Ukraine has suffered its most intense aerial attack since Russia’s full-scale invasion over three years ago, with 367 drones and missiles launched. This comes as over 300 Ukrainian soldiers were reunited with their families, bringing the total number of prisoners exchanged over the past few days between Russia and Ukraine to 1,000, from each side.…

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Nationals play down speculation of a leadership spill after Coalition breakup 4:14

3d ago4:14

4:14

Against the backdrop of a chaotic week and remarkable split in the Coalition, the Nationals are playing down speculation of a leadership spill. But leader David Littleproud says he doesn't care if he loses his job.

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Iranian director wins top prize at Cannes, urging 'unity' and 'freedom' 8:27

4d ago8:27

8:27

The 78th Cannes Film Festival closed with a rare power outage, but not before delivering a jolt of cinematic history. Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or for 'It Was Just An Accident', marking his defiant return to the global stage after years of repression under Tehran’s regime. Visibly emotional, Panahi dedicated the award to the peo…

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INTERVIEW: Finding joy in a world of chaos 4:45

3d ago4:45

4:45

Dr. Heather Lench is a professor in psychological and brain sciences at Texas A&M University. She believes there are ways to find happiness in a world that can seem chaotic and overwhelming. She says research on the topic shows one of the key things we can do is focus on what is in our control, and focus on activities that give us the greatest joy …

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Suffering in silence: the rapidly rising disease impacting Australians 5:20

3d ago5:20

5:20

When it comes to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, Australia is a world leader — with the number of people living here with the condition rapidly rising. But while the exact causes of the disease remain unknown, we're gaining a greater understanding of how we may be able to live with IBD, and possibly even prevent it.…

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Taking coffee from 'functional beverage' to 'indulgence' 7:11

3d ago7:11

7:11

It is no secret that coffee is one of the most beloved beverages in the world. And an event celebrating the caffeinated drink has been held in Jakarta, showcasing the very best of the bean.

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Three people in a critical condition following stabbing attack in Germany 3:42

4d ago3:42

3:42

A stabbing attack at Hamburg’s main train station has left 17 people injured, including three in critical condition. Police say the assailant, a 39-year-old German woman, acted alone and was arrested without incident. Investigators do not currently suspect political extremism as the motive, but rather believe a mental health issue is to blame.…

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INTERVIEW: Experiencing the Hajj 13:30

4d ago13:30

13:30

In the next few days, Australian Muslims will be beginning their journey to take part in the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Faraz Nomani is a strategy and risk professional from Greenacre in southwest Sydney. He was born in Saudi Arabia and came to Australia 25 years ago when he was 10 year…

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Could Australia become a coffee-growing nation? 5:22

4d ago5:22

5:22

Australians drink a lot of coffee - billions of cups a year - but Australian-GROWN coffee is only a small part of that. What if we grew more of our own? That’s what scientists in northern New South Wales are working on. Small Business Secrets finds out when we might be drinking more locally-grown coffee.…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 119; BTK’s FIRST KILL-THE OTERO FAMILY TRAGEDY 59:56

5d ago59:56

59:56

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this powerful and heart-wrenching episode, we take you deep into one of the most chilling cases in American criminal history — the first murders committed by the infamous BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader. Episode 119 features an exclusive and emotional interview with Carmen M…

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05/23/2025: Year in Hate Report | Medicaid Spending | Memorial Day 24:02

5d ago24:02

24:02

A newly released "Year in Hate" report identifies seven hate groups in Mississippi. Then, members of the US House of Representatives passed a major spending bill yesterday. Policy analysts in Mississippi say most changes won't apply to the state. Plus, did you know Columbus, Mississippi is the home of Memorial Day? We speak with a local expert abou…

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05/22/2025: Big Beautiful Bill | Stroke Awareness Month| Budget Planning 24:28

5d ago24:28

24:28

We speak with Congressman Mike Ezell about, President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," and what he knows about the governor's request for a major disaster declaration. Then, May is Stroke Awareness Month. Mississippi is tied with Alabama for the highest mortality rates in the country. Plus, lawmakers are considering what future budgets could look like…

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Headline Check: Bond Ratings and That “Big, Beautiful Bill” 47:23

4d ago47:23

47:23

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, hosts Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson unpack Maryland's recent credit downgrade and what it signals for the state's fiscal future. From the mechanics of bond ratings and investor behavior to the broader implications of federal uncertainty, this episode tackles a complex issue with clarity and context. W…

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Reconciliation Week is bridging the past and future for First Nations Australians 10:41

5d ago10:41

10:41

Every year in conjunction with National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June, Australians are presented with the opportunity to learn more about the nation’s shared histories, cultures and achievements. This year, the theme is Bridging Now to Next - calling on the nation to reflect on the ongoing connection between past, present and future.…

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Job ad scams rising & Donald Trump's market influence 12:55

5d ago12:55

12:55

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Dianne Colledge from Morgans about the day's market action including Donald Trump's market influence, while Rhayna Bosch takes a closer look at job ad scams with ACCC Deputy Chairwoman Catriona Lowe.

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Gazans 'devastated and desperate', US Senate showdown and a massive rice fail 26:00

5d ago26:00

26:00

We explore the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as aid struggles to reach over 2 million people. Plus, a fiery Senate showdown for US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a breakthrough in Türkiye's decades-long conflict, and why joking about rice just cost a Japanese minister his job.

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Food aid trickles into Gaza 6:49

5d ago6:49

6:49

Food aid is finally beginning to enter Gaza after an 11-week blockade by Israel helped push the hunger-stricken region to the brink. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also condemned the British, French and Canadian governments for demanding Israel end its new ground offensive seeking to capture the whole of the Gaza Strip.…

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Trump delivers latest lesson to Harvard: don't enrol international students 4:47

5d ago4:47

4:47

International students at Harvard University in the US will be forced to transfer or face deportation after the Trump administration revoked the institution's ability to enrol them. The administration has informed Harvard it would be doing so as part of an ongoing investigation into the university by the Department of Homeland Security.…

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Suspect faces court after shooting of two Israeli embassy workers in the US 5:54

5d ago5:54

5:54

A man has been charged with murder in a US federal court after the shooting of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington DC. The killings have left the Jewish community in shock, and prompted authorities to scale up security at Israeli diplomatic missions around the world.

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New drug to treat early Alzheimer's adds to hopes for better treatment 3:50

6d ago3:50

3:50

Health authorities in Australia have approved a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's.

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Bitcoin hits a record high despite US debt concerns hitting sharemarkets 13:08

6d ago13:08

13:08

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Billy Leung from Global X to find out more about why Bitcoin has extended its rally, up nearly 50% since its April low to a record high, plus the day on the sharemarket with Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool.

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Liberals and Nationals pause shadow cabinet announcement in first step towards new coalition agreement 3:30

6d ago3:30

3:30

The Liberal and National parties have taken the first steps towards reforming the Coalition. The Liberal Party has paused its announcement of a shadow cabinet, with the Nationals indicating they're hopeful a coalition agreement will be reached before Parliament returns.

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Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq: 'No story is too small' 3:07

6d ago3:07

3:07

Indian author Banu Mushtaq has won this year's International Booker Prize 2025. The annual literary Booker Prize award goes to a living author from anywhere in the world for work available in English and published in the UK or Ireland.

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One dead, thousands stranded in wild NSW weather 5:13

6d ago5:13

5:13

Devastating floods along Australia's east coast have killed at least one man. His body was found on a property impacted by intense rainfall, prompting warnings for communities to heed evacuation and safety warnings amid the downpour.

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Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with false claims of white genocide 6:12

6d ago6:12

6:12

US President Donald Trump has confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House with the most contentious areas of dispute between the countries, including claims of a "white genocide". The South African President has maintained there is no genocide targeting the white Afrikaner minority.…

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05/21/2025: System of Care | SNAP Benefits | Mike Hurst - GOP Chair 24:21

7d ago24:21

24:21

State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney is leading the creation of a new system of care to help lower the state's high infant and maternal mortality rates. Then, supporters of the federal food assistance program "SNAP" say budget cuts could hurt low-income families in Mississippi. Plus, we sit down with Mississippi Republican Party Chair Mike Hurst to t…

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Ep 9. Mathew Hatcher - Local As A Verb - Leading In Coffee, Council, And Community 1:39:10

7d ago1:39:10

1:39:10

Mathew Hatcher is the mayor of the Eurobodalla Shire, co-founder of Guerrilla Roasters and Milk Crate Foundation. GUERRILLA ROASTERS MILK CRATE FOUNDATION MAT HATCHER LINKEDIN SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Become a friend of the Nourished Sovereign podcast SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER To join the movement and stay connected around what's happening in our commu…

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INTERVIEW: Nationals leader David Littleproud speaks to SBS after historic split from the coalition 17:22

7d ago17:22

17:22

For the first time in almost 40 years, there's no coalition in the federal parliament. A day after the Nationals split from the coalition, SBS Chief Political Reporter Anna Henderson sat down with Leader David Littleproud.

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Public sector gender wage gap narrower than private & CBA hits another record, again 14:08

7d ago14:08

14:08

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with James Whelan from Barclay Pearce about how the lower interest rate environment is impacting markets while CBA shares continues to trade at record highs, and Rhayna Bosch takes a look at the gender wage gap between public and private companies with WGEA Chief Executive Mary Wooldridge.…

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Russia's assault on Ukraine continues as ceasefire negotiations falter 5:43

7d ago5:43

5:43

Russia's assault on Ukraine continues as the US President Donald Trump struggles to negotiate a ceasefire after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. As the US hesitates to apply more pressure on the Russians, Britain and the European Union have announced new sanctions on Russia targeting their top export of oil.…

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Global criticism of Israel mounts as its Gaza campaign continues 6:46

7d ago6:46

6:46

Israeli forces have continued to bombard Gaza despite mounting international pressure to halt military operations and allow unimpeded deliveries of aid. The war has strained Israel's relations with much of the world, with Britain announcing a suspension of trade talks with Israel and summoning its ambassador over what it has described as "egregious…

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The six pistols of technology trends 1:18:45

7d ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Ready for the remix? You might have already listened to one of the most recent episodes of the Cloud Realities podcast, where six dynamic voices from two podcast teams came together to unpack Capgemini’s TechnoVision 2025. From infrastructure and applications to collaboration, user experience, automation, and — naturally — a heavy dose of data and …

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One on One: Nationals Deputy Leader Kevin Hogan talks about the split with the Liberals 10:14

8d ago10:14

10:14

The Nationals deputy leader reveals the party was willing to compromise on nuclear policy with the Liberal Party to avoid the messy split between parties.

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05/20/2025: Oyster Fisherman | Head Start 60th | Federal Disaster Assistance 23:41

8d ago23:41

23:41

Fishermen in the Gulf are speaking out against legislation that would privatize wild oyster reefs in the area. Then, early childhood educators are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Head Start program in the state. Plus, residents of Tylertown await word of federal aid nearly 2 months after the governor requested a major disaster declaration f…

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05/19/2025: Heart Disease | Smoking and Strokes | Oyster Reefs 24:09

8d ago24:09

24:09

Women in Mississippi are at a higher risk for heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in the state. Then, doctors are sounding the alarm about the link between smoking and strokes. Plus, oyster farmers in the Mississippi Sound say their livelihoods could be put at risk by opening a major spillway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Anthony Albanese meets the Pope 3:41

8d ago3:41

3:41

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has attended a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace inside Vatican City. During the meeting, Mr Albanese gifted a painting by Indigenous artist Amanda Westley, and formally invited the new pontiff to visit Australia.

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