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Panic World

Garbage Day

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A weekly podcast from Ryan Broderick of Garbage Day about the moral panics, witch hunts, and viral freakouts that bubble up out of the weirdest corners of the internet.
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I Survived

A&E / PodcastOne

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What is it like to face death and make it out alive? Based on the groundbreaking A&E television series, I Survived documents harrowing stories of human endurance. In their own words, survivors recall how they overcame unbelievable circumstances that changed their lives forever.
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Welcome to The Afghanistan Project Podcast, where hosts Mikael Cook and Beth Bailey highlight the struggles of Afghans living under Taliban rule, and the efforts of individuals from a variety of backgrounds and political affiliations who have stepped up to provide support to the people of Afghanistan in the chaos that followed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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The Documentary Podcast

BBC World Service

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A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues. From Trump’s new world order, to protests in Turkey, to the headphone revolution, The Documentary investigates major global stories. We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week ...
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The BBC is the largest broadcasting organisation in the world. Its mission is to enrich people's lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain. BBC World Service broadcasts to the world on radio, on TV and online, providing news and information in 32 languages.
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True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley and Rhiannon Neads talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. Y ...
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The Audio Long Read

The Guardian

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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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For his second Podiobook, Bill Schmalfeldt goes from the sublime to the ridiculous. His follow-up to the non-fiction "No Doorway Wide Enough" is this fanciful, hilarious narrative, voiced by disgraced, former alcoholic truck driver Billy Big Rig (who can never reveal his real name because everyone wants to kill him) who -- if he is to be believed -- infiltrated a terror cell, went to Afghanistan, and single-handedly saved America from another terror attack in the days after 9/11. Along the w ...
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The Afghan Eye

The Afghan Eye

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The Afghan Eye is an independent, Afghan-led platform dedicated to Afghans reclaiming and leading the discussion on Afghanistan. We critique and provide a counter-narrative to all issues Afghan.
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Every week, we discuss how the media has covered the news and analyse issues affecting the industry - with some of the biggest names in journalism in Australia and around the world. Broadcast live on Sydney's 2SER 107.3FM, with the financial assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
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Join host Tushar Shetty every month as he and expert guests delve deep into one of the world's most culturally diverse, economically vibrant, and politically chaotic regions: South Asia.
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"Unfinished Business" is both a prequel and sequel to FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone's incredible story of how he infiltrated the mob during the infamous "Donni Brasco" operation. Podcast series chronicles highlights of his decorated career, including never-shared-before stories of Agent Pistone's undercover work overseas. Written by Mark Ramsey and Edward Follis. Produced by P.G. Cuschieri and Mark Ramsey Media. Executive Produced by Christopher Lloyd (Modern Family), Paul Anderson and Nick ...
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Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is. The World, the radio program, is heard each weekday on over 300 public stations across North America.
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Some of the best and most intense real-life stories make the greatest shows. In our SIX AFTER SHOW we cover the true story of Navy SEAL Team 6 who had the task of eliminating a Taliban leader in Afghanistan. Things get complicated when they discover an American citizen is working against them, so you’ll want to make sure to catch our after show to keep up with the extreme storyline.
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Third Squad

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In 2011, veteran and journalist Elliott Woods embedded with the twelve Marines of Third Squad in one of the most violent parts of Afghanistan at the height of the war against the Taliban. Only eleven of the twelve would make it home. A decade later—with America’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan looming—Elliott goes on a cross-country road trip to track down the Third Squad survivors, to talk about the war and coming home, and to ask: What was it all for? And where do we go from here? Thi ...
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A Wish for Afghanistan

BBC World Service

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The speed of the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan in August 2021 took the world by surprise. Now there is uncertainty and fear among many Afghans - what will Taliban rule look like? What will become of their country? The Taliban took control of Kabul just weeks before the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the event that led to the US invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001 and the Taliban’s fall. It was hoped this would be a new beginning, bringing peace to a country that had known nothing but war ...
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Following the emergency evacuations of thousands of people from Kabul after it fell to the Taliban, what happened to the people once those planes landed in the UK? ‘Out of Afghanistan’ shares the first person accounts of those who were caught up in the fall of Kabul, forced to flee their homes and start new lives with little more than hand luggage. Sky News has followed families over the course of several months from living in hotels and trying to find their bearings as well as jobs, homes a ...
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Growing up in the punk/hardcore scene and with a background in proactive police work, gang suppression, homicide investigations, informant development, and training, Brian Sanders has a natural knack for conversation. With guests ranging from musicians, authors, free-thinking first responders, entrepreneurs, reformed extremists, undercover detectives, gang members, drug dealers, and subject matter experts in various fields, Brian Sanders delivers conversations you never knew you wanted to hear.
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Trade Splaining

Ardian Mollabeqiri & Robert Skidmore

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A fun and entertaining look at global affairs, trade and the United Nations, brought to you from the perspective of two American expats living in Switzerland. They try to keep a straight face while recapping the latest in current events and the local scene in Geneva, Switzerland as well as interviews with fellow expats on the international scene and leaders in their respective fields.
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Human Rights Sentinel is your voice in the fight for justice, shining a light on the hidden and overlooked struggles for basic freedoms worldwide. We explore the stories and issues that are often suppressed or ignored by mainstream media and international powers—exposing the impact of political and global interests on human dignity. Join us as we champion the rights of every person, everywhere, in pursuit of a world where equality and justice prevail.
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Allies

Lawfare & Goat Rodeo

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After 20 years of war, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan ended in chaos at an airfield in Kabul. Thousands of Afghans who worked with the American soldiers as translators, interpreters and partners made it onto U.S. military planes. But despite the decades-long efforts of veterans, lawmakers and senior leaders in the military, even more were left behind. Now they live in hiding from the Taliban. From Lawfare and Goat Rodeo, this is Allies. A podcast about America’s eyes and ears over 20 y ...
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Not Just Numbers

Not Just Numbers

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Not Just Numbers is a podcast which seeks to explore, humanise and give a voice to statistics. Who are the 1% of lawyers' willing to represent someone accused of Blasphemy? Who is one of the students who survived a Taliban attack on their school? Who are the individuals' using their power, talents and philanthropy to make the world a better place? They are not just numbers, they are so much more! Through the Not Just Numbers podcast, we seek to connect you - on a human level - to the statist ...
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We saw it on the news. The images still haunt us. Two years ago this month, a desperate sea of humanity rushed the Kabul airport as the American military started mass evacuations in Afghanistan. Many were left behind to face the Taliban, while some escaped to countries like Iran and Pakistan. For over 80,000 refugees, America is now home. Their lives continue, but our news feeds have moved on, blasting stories about today’s crisis-du-jour. Now these evacuees live beside us, trying to make en ...
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Unclassified: NZ Defence Force

New Zealand Defence Force

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Every day, members of the New Zealand Defence Force achieve extraordinary things. The Unclassified podcast brings to light memorable first-hand tales of courage and commitment, service and sacrifice. Season one looks at the NZDF’s significant contribution over more than 20 years to regional security in Afghanistan, and includes previously unheard stories about the heat of battle, the role of the SAS, keeping the faith in times of tragedy, and the lasting impacts of this deployment on those w ...
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Welcome to Urban Valor, where we hear the stories of our veteran heroes in their own words. Within these vet interviews, you'll hear everything from combat stories, life stories pre/post military, military transition, and everything in between. Our interviews aren't just war stories or combat veteran interviews, but interviews from any military veteran willing to share. Our mission is to educate the masses with what military veterans go through while serving their country and how life has be ...
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Meet the Filmmaker: Join photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis as he discusses his Sundance Film Festival 2011 World Cinema Grand Jury Award and Cinematography Award- winning documentary. In the film, Dennis reveals the devastating impact a Taliban machine-gun bullet has on the life of 25-year-old Sergeant Nathan Harris. The film seamlessly transitions from stunning war reportage to an intimate, visceral portrait of one man’s personal struggle at home in North Carolina, where Harris c ...
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My interests are about the events of 9/11, and the areas that have had a direct influence pre and post on the day itself. These include: U.S. Foreign Policy Intelligence Agencies Military Industrial Complex Religious Fundamentalism Middle East Affairs The U.S-Israeli-Saudi Relationship 1993 WTC Bombing Iran-Contra Investigations B.C.C.I Bank Investigations First Gulf War The Saddam Hussein Tribunal The U.S. Consulate Benghazi Attack Investigation Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Act ...
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Circle Of Insight- Foreign Affairs

Circle Of Insight Productions

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Welcome to “Circle of Insight: Foreign Affairs,” your go-to podcast for in-depth discussions on global issues and international relations. Join us as we explore the complex world of foreign affairs, analyzing current events, geopolitical strategies, and the interplay of nations. Each episode features expert guests and insightful commentary, offering a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping our world. Tune in to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in global polit ...
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A group of Afghan girls who are musicians fled their home country after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan. They went to Pakistan in the hopes of eventually being resettled in the United States. Now, Pakistan wants to send them back to Afghanistan. The World’s Shirin Jaafari spoke with them and brings us their story.…
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: As the fighters advanced on Kabul, it was civilians who mobilised to help with the evacuation. In the absence of a plan, the hardest decisions fell on inexperienced volunteers, and the stres…
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Today, we’re telling a story of human ingenuity. Except, in a dumb way. It’s one of the craziest things that has happened in a long time — which is really saying something — when some bro on 4chan ended up in a Taliban prison. Arturo Castro joins us to talk about a British guy named Miles Rutledge. Our guest Arturo Castro is an actor and currently …
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There are over 90,000 hi-definition CCTV cameras in Kabul, watching everyone’s movements. What are the Taliban using this footage for? BBC Afghan Services' journalist Mahjooba Nowrouzi was granted exclusive access into the country’s top security control room. Plus, BBC Mundo's William Márquez on the history of Charles Darwin's house, and Mayuresh G…
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"When 9/11 happened, I was 11 years old..." Jason Essazay tells of growing up in Kabul under the oppression of the Taliban and dreaming of the day when he could dish out some payback. In his early teenage years, he discovered Tom Clancy novels donated by American soldiers and lending groups. Fueled by his hatred for the Taliban and terrorists and h…
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Members of the new age Anastasia movement espouse strong family values, farm small plots of land and try to educate their own children outside the public school system. Originating in Russia, the quasi-religious group has now spread to Germany, where there are more than a dozen ‘Anastasia’ rural settlements. But are they more than just a harmless f…
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Members of the new age Anastasia movement espouse strong family values, farm small plots of land and try to educate their own children outside the public school system. Originating in Russia, the quasi-religious group has now spread to Germany, where there are more than a dozen ‘Anastasia’ rural settlements. But are they more than just a harmless f…
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Members of the new age Anastasia movement espouse strong family values, farm small plots of land and try to educate their own children outside the public school system. Originating in Russia, the quasi-religious group has now spread to Germany, where there are more than a dozen ‘Anastasia’ rural settlements. But are they more than just a harmless f…
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves signalled openness to lower tariffs Britain imposes on US car imports in order to reach a trade deal with President Trump. A document circulated among US business groups and unions seeking views on a potential deal with the UK, focused on lowering UK tariffs on US cars to 2.5% from their current 10%. The former Chief Execut…
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India closes its main border crossing with Pakistan following Tuesday's attack by separatists on tourists in the disputed territory of Kashmir. Also on the programme: The European Commission imposes fines on tech giants Apple and Meta. They are smaller than expected but why?; and British researchers claim they have found the first physical evidence…
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Jason and I met after he read about me in "Walk The Blue Line" by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann. It was the Bad Brains reference that caught his attention. We linked up through IG, and I knew I had to have him on the show. Jason is a L.A. DJ for KCRW, an adjunct professor, music supervisor, photographer, and former first responder. We talk abo…
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk told investors on Tuesday that the time he is spending with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will “drop significantly” as he moves to spend more time on his auto company. The remarks came as Tesla announced on April 22 that both revenue and profits fell significantly in the first quarter of 2025, with the company s…
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The Arctic Circle Race in Greenland has been called the toughest race in the world. It’s a three-day cross-country skiing competition through the mountains above the city of Sisimiut. This year, the race happened in an atmosphere of tension because of US claims on the territory. Reporter Emily Schwing skied the 62-mile race course herself, and has …
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At least 26 people were killed and 17 others wounded when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, the worst assault in years targeting civilians in the restive region, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Michael Kugelman, a South Asia analyst, about wha…
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Nordelta is one of Argentina's most famous gated communities. There, 45,000 wealthy residents enjoy manicured lawns, picturesque views of lakes and streams and peace and quiet. But for some of them, that peace has been shattered by a class of furrier neighbors: capybaras. The world's largest rodent is native to Argentina, and their population in No…
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Canada is expecting a large turnout for elections on Monday. More than 7 million people have already lined up to cast their ballots over the long Easter weekend. As Katie Toth reports, pretty much every issue the candidates are focused on — from cost of living to quality health care — is shaped by the political rhetoric coming from south of the bor…
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Brazilian singer and rapper Brisa Flow made history last year as the first Indigenous artist featured on the line-up of Lollapalooza Brasil. Her music mixes hip-hop with ancestral singing, jazz, electronic and neo-soul. She's also an activist and educator. Gisele Regatao caught up with Flow at her home in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and has this profile.…
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April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, with temperatures easily hitting 105 degrees Fahrenheit come mid-afternoon. That’ll have many tourists pining for a cold one, only to find out — even in the country’s wildest party spots — a beer is suddenly hard to find. That may change soon. The World’s Patrick Winn reports on efforts to repeal …
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The Muslim Brotherhood is an international movement. It's branches do huge amounts of charity work, and they advocate for various kinds of political Islam. But in Jordan, their role as good samaritans and political advocates may be over. The government has banned the group. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Amer Al Sabaileh, a Jordanian uni…
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Beijing says the door for trade talks with the US is wide open, though it's also criticised President Trump's negotiating tactics. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Washington couldn't say it wanted to reach a trade agreement with China while simultaneously exerting extreme pressure. Shares in Tesla are up nearly five per cent following …
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As the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, presents her Spring Statement, Money Box Live sifts through the details about what it all means for your personal finances. Changes to the welfare system have already been announced. It will be harder to claim a disability benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) under plans which the government says will…
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A manhunt is under way in Indian-administered Kashmir where Islamist separatists shot 26 people dead on Tuesday. As helicopters scoured wooded mountains for the attackers, ambulances brought the bodies of the victims -- most of them Indian tourists -- to Kashmir's summer capital, Srinagar. Also in the programme, a long queue of mourners is filing p…
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Why were Tunisian opposition figures jailed on terror and conspiracy charges ? Are new cybersecurity laws in Zambia really aimed at quashing political dissent ? And Pope Francis remembered by someone who knew him Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Tom Kavanagh, Victor Sylver, Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan in L…
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If an image gets tarnished, you might want to clean it up or enhance it. People do different things to polish their image so they project the one they want. All these verbs are common collocations with 'image' - learn how to use them with Phil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with y…
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More funding pressures for the PSNI - the Nolan Show can reveal it has to find another £7M from its cash strapped budget to pay for the rise in National Insurance contributions. And a former senior police officer warns about the impact on front line services and says Stormont must step in.By BBC
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