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Joined each episode by special guests, British Asian authors, Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee take a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture and Big Fat Asian Weddings. Insightful, funny, packed with stellar interviews – Dean Koontz, Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, Mike Gayle, to name a few – and the odd dose of cross-cultural confusion, they dare to explore the parts other podcasts cannot reach. Find out more: www.redhotc ...
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Hello Everyone and Namaskar! We’re thrilled to welcome you to Globalise - Asian (G-A), a Podcast especially put together by and for the Asian community settled in the UK and the World over. Globalisation has truly brought us all from varied backgrounds, faiths and cultures closer. Therefore it's appropriate we address ourselves as Globalise Asian. We will use this platform to have an informal and candid chat with dynamic ethnic individuals who are successful Entrepreneurs, Socialists, Blogge ...
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Welcome to Changing Suits, the podcast which explores the lives of Western South Asians. Join in each week with the laughs and tears with sisters Taj and Bal, who discuss the ups and downs of their lives as South Asians in the modern world with a dose of tradition. Follow the show on Instagram on @changing_suits and join our Facebook group, Changing_suits.
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Annyeonghaseyo! We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge. We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US. Afternoona Asks ND: Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad - ...
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Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali Social Entrepreneur, CEO of Pathway Group and proud Birmingham business leader, where he shares his insights and experiences on entrepreneurialism, having a growth mindset and getting the best out of people as well as useful information to help your grow your business, develop and build your team. Canny Conversations has now completed over 50 episodes making an impact on UK business Podcasts and demonstrating how sustainable business can benefit. In ...
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What's up ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Crazy Brit Asian Podcast where we document the nuances of the British East Asian experience. That means talking about a wide range of topics around all things Asian, not just in the UK but beyond! It's an ever evolving area of conversation so if you can think about it, we're probably going to talk about it. Each episode we delve into a conversational cultural exploration with a guest because who better to talk about something than someone who's ...
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Award winning podcast* 🥈. Talking about life as a British born Chinese (BBC)/British Asian. The struggles that I've had to deal with whilst growing up in my mum and dad's takeaway in the 1980s/1990s. My parents are immigrants from HK/China and moved to the UK when they were teenagers. I was brought up being Chinese at home and English when I was outside of home - it felt confusing at the time as I couldn't find a sense of belonging. But now I am much older, I am proud of my Chinese heritage ...
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Since Being Single brings you THE KAMEY SHOW: THE FEARLESS ASIAN DATING PODCAST. Sharing and developing continually new ideas on the four most important aspects of life; wealth, happiness, love and health. The British Asian dating industry is need of a movement. A shake up. To burn the bridges, disrupt the (already broken) system and meet the growing needs of British Asians today. That time is now. Welcome to a new revolution.
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Phoebe, Elsa, Lauren & Joelle

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Welcome to Spill The Cha Podcast where you join us, Phoebe, Elsa, Lauren and Joelle on our virtual terrace as we discuss the British Asian Female experiences today. From exploring growing up Asian in Britain to adulting tips, we hope we will help, inspire and encourage you so grab a drink and come join us on the podcast. Follow us on Instagram for updates and #bts - @spillthecha.pod https://www.instagram.com/spillthecha.pod
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Welcome to the audio home of DESIblitz.com! UK's multi-award-winning Desi web magazine providing you a unique collection of podcasts. Listen to exclusive interviews with Bollywood, Pakistani and British Asian celebrities, stars and everyday people who make a difference. Special episodes produced to reveal news, views and discussions related to lifestyle and taboo matters in the Desi community. Panel discussions from DESIblitz events including everything from Literature to Sport! Enjoy!
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A weekly podcast about the life of a married couple in London by a married couple in London. Focusing on topics and issues within the British Asian community, as well as popular culture and weekly news, mixed with humour, debate, bickering and bantering! Hosted by Swami Baracus (@swamibaracus) & Jyojo B. (@jyojo_b)
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This multi-award-winning feminist podcast is all about cultural taboos. Everything from sex, sexuality, periods, menopause, porn, mental health, shame, sexual harassment & more. Considered one of the best feminist podcasts exploring intersectional feminism from a South Asian lens, Masala Podcast features some of the world's most inspiring South Asian women. The inspiring feminist Masala Podcast is the winner of multiple British Podcast Awards 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023. Masala Podcast has been ...
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Conversations about being Third Culture Kids. Join us as we have honest, open conversations about life, love and everything in between. This podcast looks to amplify, reassure and highlight the reality of being a Diaspora Desi. Hosted by Quarina, we keep it a little sassy but always classy (with a touch of hood) Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @boldbrownandbritish.
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Philadelphia Church of God

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Trumpet Daily Radio Show brings you a deeper understanding of the Bible and how it connects to your world and your life right now. Trumpet Daily Radio Show is hosted by the executive editor of the Philadelphia Trumpet newsmagazine and presenter of the Trumpet Daily television program, Stephen Flurry. Stephen Flurry brings you a wide-ranging variety of topics from British politics to American morality to the Middle Eastern balance of power to Asian economics to principles of living to Bible p ...
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Welcome to Legal Beings - the podcast about life and law. We will be discussing all sorts of real topics that impact real people each and every day with a focus on the South Asian community of British Columbia. Also check out our Punjabi language podcast - Navi Taji. Let us know any topics impacting your life and both Uphar and Rob will try to put out content to answer your questions. Be sure to subscribe and recommend so we can stay in touch! -About- Rob Dhanu and Uphar Dhaliwal are a husba ...
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Rob Dhanu and Uphar Dhaliwal

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Welcome to Navi Taji - the podcast about life and law in the Punjabi language. We will be discussing all sorts of real topics that impact real people each and every day with a focus on the South Asian community of British Columbia. Also check out our English language podcast - Legal Beings. Let us know any topics impacting your life and both Uphar and Rob will try to put out content to answer your questions. Be sure to subscribe and recommend so we can stay in touch! -About- Rob Dhanu and Up ...
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New Earth Theatre

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Earth 2 Air aims to amplify and champion the multiplicity of voices and stories of East and South East Asians in the UK. New Earth Theatre is a national touring theatre company that places British East and South East Asian (BESEA) artists and communities at the heart of all our work.
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Based in the U.K., Geeta Sidhu-Robb is an award-winning entrepreneur, inspirational mentor and founder of Nosh Detox – an awarding winning well-being company that delivers delicious, nutritionally balanced juice & food to customers’ doors. Nosh Detox creates custom health packages and unique, natural health solutions to achieve optimal well-being, from promoting healthy eating, treating problem skin and working with weight issues to solving digestive problems, coping with stress, fighting in ...
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Simon Feilder and Matthew Highton (*currently on hiatus) are British comedians separated by a sea but united by their love of action movies. Join them for a celebration of the latest and (hopefully) greatest in action cinema from around the world, from big budget bombastic bonanzas to down & dirty DTV darlings.
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Exploring the intersections between culture and activism, THIIIRD Waves spotlights guests whose expertise and lived experience provide insights on topical issues through the lens of representation, access and privilege. The show is hosted by the women of THIIIRD magazine - producer Daniela Hornskov Sun, DJ Tryb, and founder Rhona Ezuma who bring to the table perspectives from their Danish Chinese and Black British Nigerian backgrounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Conversations, stories and interviews on the topic of men’s mental health. Hosted by a group of male students, sharing their own experiences to help eliminate stigma, raise awareness, and signpost others to finding the help they need. Created in association with Student Minds and funded by Comic Relief.
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No Nazar is a podcast, hosted by Zainab Hameed, that shares stories from the diaspora. No Nazar aims to share your experience, create bridges, and explore our relationships with each other, our past and our future. No story is too big or too small. You can follow Zainab on twitter @thenonazarshow or on instagram @barepeng Our website is www.nonazar.com
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Raj&Pablo have worked in UK and Indian media for over 2 decades and have been involved in every aspect both back stage and in the limelight. Since 2002 they've hosted BBC Asian Network's hugely successful The Raj & Pablo Show, mixing with Bollywood's biggest stars and establishing a reputation as Bollywood experts. Raj&Pablo formed a duo after meeting as actors on Oh This Feeds my Soul, a play written by Eastenders star Nina Wadia, then went to perform together as pop musicians. Raj&Pablo en ...
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The Ups and Downs of Making Things and Sharing Them - Hosted by Dr. Suga and Dr. Faisal. A Video Podcast For Creators, Builders and Entrepreneurs! Watch us on Youtube or listen on your favourite streaming platforms. YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@makingitpodcast Instagram Podcast Clips: https://www.instagram.com/makingitpodcastclips/?hl=en TikTok Podcast Clips: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingitpodcastclips
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Michael Lam and Michael Truong

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Welcome to Respect the Mic podcast, where two BBC (British Born Chinese) guys talk about life as second generation immigrants living in London, England. Every week Michael Lam and Michael Truong will be discussing East Asian culture, race, food, family, funny stuff, minority myths and any other shenanigans. If you have the time please give us a listen, otherwise our mum's will see us as failures. Peace signs and love x Instagrams: @michaelhtruong @hungmikelam Twitter: @michaelhtruong @_famalam
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UnTextbooked is brought to you by teen change-makers who are looking for answers to big questions. Have you ever wondered if protests really can save lives, why assimilation required Native American kids to attend boarding schools, how Black-led organizations for mutual aid began, how the fear of communism led the United States to plan the overthrows of many leaders in Latin America, or why Brazilian cars run on sugar? Or maybe you've questioned when Asian Americans will stop being seen as " ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber & Unlock Early Access: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ramblingsofasikh/subscribe Welcome to the ਸੋਚ (Sōch/thought) Podcast, with Ramblings of a Sikh. Every episode, I get the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of guests. Our roster includes Professors, Doctors, Academics, Musicians, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Art Collectors, and Athletes, among others. We delve into captivating discussions of history, art, culture, and philosophy.
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Tamasha supported by Transmission Roundhouse

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TELL DEM is where global majority movers and shakers reflect and critique work that lies across our cultural spectrum, using it to unpack connected, contemporary issues and dissect the affairs rooted in our respective cultures. Hosted by Tamasha (https://tamasha.org.uk/) and supported by Transmission Roundhouse (https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/transmission) . Season One is hosted by South London Producer, Tobi Kyeremateng. Season Two features guest presenters including Sharmaine Lovegrove, Mei ...
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Quintessential Voices is Britain's biggest conversation, celebrating women of colour. Get ready to smile, laugh, cry and learn after listening to the stories which focus on the lives and journeys of black, asian and minority ethnic women in Britain today. Some of those voices will be famous ones, others will be voices you might never have heard, yet each one of them will entertain you. My guests will be drawn from across the generations, and they’ll come from all walks of life. But the thing ...
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#1 Cambridge University BNOC (Big Name on Campus) - and ‘the best interviewer [The Body Coach Joe Wicks] has ever met’ - I am striving to give guests legacy-worthy interviews that listeners can enjoy while cooking, commuting, relaxing, or walking their pets. As a hopeful human being within our increasingly complex and polarized world, I also aspire for this passion project Podcast (10 000+ downloads in first year) to offer rare, nuanced, and heart-to-heart dialogues that can contribute towar ...
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The Perils of Interpreting: The Extraordinary Lives of Two Translators Between Qing China and the British Empire (Princeton UP, 2021) is a fascinating history of China's relations with the West--told through the lives of two eighteenth-century translators. The 1793 British embassy to China, which led to Lord George Macartney's fraught encounter wit…
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fWotD Episode 2400: British logistics in the Western Allied invasion of Germany Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Thursday, 30 November 2023 is British logistics in the Western Allied invasion of Germany. British logistics supported the operations of F…
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[00:30] Funding the Invasion of America (23 minutes) RealClearInvestigations reported that many public schools are half empty, but the schools are still running on government aid. Also, nearly half a trillion dollars in American taxpayer money is spent to care for illegal immigrants flooding into the United States. [23:00] Trump Derangement Syndrom…
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A provocative defense of a forgotten Chinese approach to identity and difference. Historically, the Western encounter with difference has been catastrophic: the extermination and displacement of aboriginal populations, the transatlantic slave trade, and colonialism. China, however, took a different historical path. In Chinese Cosmopolitanism: The H…
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fWotD Episode 2399: Revolutionary Girl Utena Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Wednesday, 29 November 2023 is Revolutionary Girl Utena. Revolutionary Girl Utena (Japanese: 少女革命ウテナ, Hepburn: Shōjo Kakumei Utena) is a Japanese anime television series cre…
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[00:30] Jeroboam vs. Antiochus (37 minutes) Joe Biden’s polling numbers are disastrous, especially among the black community. Even the cofounder of Black Lives Matter–Rhode Island told Fox News that he is voting for Donald Trump. The next election is not a battle between Trump and Biden, but a battle between Trump and Barack Obama. The Washington E…
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fWotD Episode 2398: Ulf Merbold Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Tuesday, 28 November 2023 is Ulf Merbold. Ulf Dietrich Merbold (born June 20, 1941) is a German physicist and astronaut who flew to space three times, becoming the first West German citi…
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[00:30] The Regime Media Is Pure Evil (37 minutes) Media coverage of the Israel-Hamas prisoner swap glosses over the crimes of the released Palestinian prisoners while glorifying Joe Biden’s involvement in the hostage agreement and defaming Donald Trump in the same breath. Nine-year-old Emily Hand was finally released on Saturday after being taken …
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Usually, discourses on the planetary evolution and the movements of slaves remain restricted within the narratives and scholarships of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and hardly engage with the evolution, movements, and shifts about the Indian Ocean World (IOW) slave trade. But multiple published, unpublished, authored, and non-authored historical d…
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fWotD Episode 2397: Art Deco architecture of New York City Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Monday, 27 November 2023 is Art Deco architecture of New York City. Art Deco architecture flourished in New York City during the 1920s and 1930s. The style bro…
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We're heading back to Bollywood and we're bringing someone Actually From There to help us! Simon is joined by old pal Emil and real-life Indian Nirvi Maru for masala mega sequel TIGER 3, the Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Maneesh Sharma, produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films and starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Emraa…
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fWotD Episode 2396: Angeline Quinto Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Sunday, 26 November 2023 is Angeline Quinto. Angeline Quinto (born November 26, 1989) is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. Known for her vocal range and soulful…
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Anti-blackness has until recently been a taboo topic within Arab society. This began to change when Nader Kadhem, a prominent Arab and Muslim thinker from Bahrain, published the first in-depth investigation of anti-black racism in the Arab world in 2004. This translation of the new and revised edition of Kadhem’s influential text brings the convers…
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fWotD Episode 2395: Micronations and the Search for Sovereignty Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Saturday, 25 November 2023 is Micronations and the Search for Sovereignty. Micronations and the Search for Sovereignty is a non-fiction book written by th…
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Join Changing Suits hosts Bal and Taj on an exploration of the profound significance of travel in embracing our heritage and, in turn, understanding ourselves better. In this engaging episode, they delve into the invaluable importance of both holidaying and reconnecting with our motherland. Through personal anecdotes and shared experiences, Bal and…
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fWotD Episode 2394: Ormond Beatty Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Friday, 24 November 2023 is Ormond Beatty. Ormond Beatty (August 13, 1815 – June 24, 1890) was an American educator and academic administrator who was the seventh president of Centre C…
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A guest by the name "Iron Eyes" appeared on CNN this week to remind Americans that Thanksgiving is a product of “settler cultural mythology” and that truth seekers should be working to deconstruct “Euro-hetero-Christian programming.” Meanwhile, for many who ignore whatever strange Marxist talking points people like Iron Eyes preach, Thanksgiving ha…
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Episode 96 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Apolline M.E. Hastings is an aspiring diplomat and former member of the London Youth Assembly and Greater London Authority. As a contemporary gap year student (Cambridge University re-applicant), she possesses an ardent interest in intersectional feminism, security architecture, green energy and social mobility.…
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Episode 96 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Apolline M.E. Hastings is an aspiring diplomat and former member of the London Youth Assembly and Greater London Authority. As a contemporary gap year student (Cambridge University re-applicant), she possesses an ardent interest in intersectional feminism, security architecture, green energy and social mobility.…
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Earlier this month, Toho Studios released “Godzilla Minus One”—the 37th film in the now almost seven-decade-old franchise. Godzilla has gone through many phases over the past 70 years: symbol of Japan’s nuclear fears, cuddly defender of humanity, Japanese cultural icon and, now, the centerpiece of another Hollywood cinematic universe. But it was 19…
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In this inspiring episode, and the continuation of Safaraz’s conversation with Jan Richardson CEO of Occupational Awards Limited, they talk about her remarkable 35+ year career journey in education and training. Jan shares the challenges she faced early on as a young single mother yet persevered to gain qualifications and progress through roles fro…
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fWotD Episode 2393: Frozen II Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Thursday, 23 November 2023 is Frozen II. Frozen 2 (stylized as Frozen II) is a 2019 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt…
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[00:30] America in Crisis—Biden on Vacation (14 minutes) During a speech at the Global Success Conference in Las Vegas yesterday, Tucker Carlson discussed the uneasy feeling in the U.S. right now and stated that next year will be “like nothing we’ve ever seen in the country.” The country is falling apart, but Biden has spent 39 percent of his presi…
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The common perception of Russia's status as a great power is often portrayed as being based largely on land power. Being the largest country in the world and fielding massively large field armies, there is some considerable truth to this perception. By contrast, when concerning Russian capabilities as a naval power, the picture is different. Common…
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fWotD Episode 2392: Assassination of John F. Kennedy Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Wednesday, 22 November 2023 is Assassination of John F. Kennedy. On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated whi…
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[00:30] Trumpet Daily Exclusive Interview: Lara Logan (58 minutes) Trumpet Daily host Stephen Flurry presents an exclusive interview with investigative journalist Lara Logan. The interview covers a wide range of topics, including the truth about the fake insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and her views about the war with Israel.…
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Today I talked to Christopher Patterson about two books: the late Y-Dang Troeung's Landbridge [life in fragments] (Knopf Canada, 2023) and Christopher's own Nimrods: A Fake-Punk Self-Hurt Anti-Memoir (Duke UP, 2023), which was published under the name Kawika Guillermo. In Landbridge, Y-Dang Troeung meditates on her family’s refugee history and the …
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fWotD Episode 2391: Sarcophagus of Eshmunazar II. Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Tuesday, 21 November 2023 is Sarcophagus of Eshmunazar II. The sarcophagus of Eshmunazar II is a 6th-century BC sarcophagus unearthed in 1855 in the grounds of an ancie…
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[00:30] Media: Trump and His Supporters Must Be Eliminated (32 minutes) The regime media say Donald Trump is dangerous for democracy and must be “eliminated," but polls show he is gaining popularity while Joe Biden’s approval rating is plummeting. Mike Johnson is publicly releasing 40,000 hours of footage from Jan. 6, 2021. The footage proves that …
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Episode 95 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Simon Staal recently completed his studies in computer engineering at Imperial College London, one of the best technical universities in the world. As somehow who has always been competitive in the classroom, Simon has an extensive history of prizes attained over his academic journey, recently culminating into b…
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Episode 95 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Simon Staal recently completed his studies in computer engineering at Imperial College London, one of the best technical universities in the world. As somehow who has always been competitive in the classroom, Simon has an extensive history of prizes attained over his academic journey, recently culminating into b…
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fWotD Episode 2390: Quine–Putnam indispensability argument. Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Monday, 20 November 2023 is Quine–Putnam indispensability argument. The Quine–Putnam indispensability argument is an argument in the philosophy of mathematics…
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In Archaism and Actuality: Japan and the Global Fascist Imaginary (Duke UP, 2023) eminent Marxist historian Harry Harootunian explores the formation of capitalism and fascism in Japan as a prime example of the uneven development of capitalism. He applies his theorization of subsumption to examine how capitalism integrates and redirects preexisting …
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fWotD Episode 2389: To Be Loved (Adele song). Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Sunday, 19 November 2023 is To Be Loved (Adele song). "To Be Loved" is a song by English singer Adele from her fourth studio album, 30 (2021). Adele wrote it with Tobias Je…
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fWotD Episode 2388: Alan Shepard. Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Saturday, 18 November 2023 is Alan Shepard. Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman. In 1961…
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[00:30] Trump Is a Dictator, Xi Is a Hero (19 minutes) The regime media labels Donald Trump a dangerous authoritarian, but media pundits question whether it was wise for Joe Biden to call Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping a dictator. The media is far easier on Xi than it is on Trump. [19:45] Blotting Out October 7 (17 minutes) There is already a…
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In 2020, Finland’s sauna culture was added to the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Sauna culture is an integral part of the lives of the majority of the Finnish population. Interestingly, the Finnish style of sauna-going has inspired quite a few i…
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Join hosts Bal and Taj in an enlightening episode that navigates the complexities of the South Asian family dynamic. In this candid conversation, they're joined by Amit Kalley, founder of For Working Parents, as they delve into the multifaceted challenges faced by families living together in South Asian households. Prepare for a spirited debate as …
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fWotD Episode 2387: Australiformis. Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Friday, 17 November 2023 is Australiformis. Australiformis is a monotypic genus of acanthocephalans (thorny-headed or spiny-headed parasitic worms) that infest marsupials in Australi…
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[00:30] The Biden-Xi Romance (26 minutes) Chinese President Xi Jinping is winning the propaganda war. During Xi's visit with Joe Biden yesterday, Biden’s weakness was repeatedly exposed while Xi was greeted with the royal welcome of a conquering hero. [26:00] Hamas Support Sweeps Across the Globe (17 minutes) Pro-Hamas protesters violently clashed …
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In World War One, millions of soldiers saw industrial warfare unlike anything they’ve seen before: artillery shells, flame throwers, poison gas. Those who saw the war on the frontlines came home with psychological wounds the world had never quite seen before. At one military hospital in Scotland named Craiglockhart, early psychiatrists treat PTSD a…
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Kimberley Ens Manning's book The Party Family: Revolutionary Attachments and the Gendered Origins of State Power in China (Cornell UP, 2023) explores the formation and consolidation of the state in revolutionary China through the crucial role that social ties—specifically family ties—played in the state's capacity to respond to crisis before and af…
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In this week’s episode, we hear the first part of Safaraz’s conversation with Jan Richardson-Wilde, CEO of Occupational Awards Limited, They chat about how Jan has lead the organization through huge challenges. When Jan took on the CEO role, the company was still small, with only 4 employees. Then just months into her tenure, COVID-19 hit. With the…
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fWotD Episode 2386: Interstate 40 in Tennessee. Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day. The featured article for Thursday, 16 November 2023 is Interstate 40 in Tennessee. Interstate 40 (I-40) is part of the Interstate Highway System that runs 2,556.61 miles (4,114.46 km) from Barsto…
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[00:30] Childish Leadership (37 minutes) On Capitol Hill yesterday, America’s childish leaders put on an embarrassing show. Our leaders rule like little children guided by their uncontrolled emotions. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping received the royal treatment in San Francisco—complete with hundreds of Chinese flags and Communist anthems p…
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