Best Women S Collective Podcasts (2025)

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Mingwei Huang, "Reconfiguring Racial Capitalism: South Africa in the Chinese Century" (Duke UP, 2024) 1:05:34

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In Reconfiguring Racial Capitalism: South Africa in the Chinese Century (Duke UP, 2024), Mingwei Huang traces the development of new forms of racial capitalism in the twenty-first century. Through fieldwork in one of the “China malls” that has emerged along Johannesburg’s former mining belt, Huang identifies everyday relations of power and differen…

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5322: LISTEN¦ Is Rory McIlroy GB & Ireland's greatest ever sportsman? What's it like to be part of sporting immortality? Frank spoke to Gerry Armstrong and the man who spotted his talent before most, Gerry ... 5:40

3h ago5:40

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Is Rory McIlroy GB & Ireland's greatest ever sportsman? What's it like to be part of sporting immortality? Frank spoke to Gerry Armstrong and the man who spotted his talent before most, Gerry Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5321: LISTEN¦ From Rory-themed buns in a local bakery to high value course fees, what impact could the Masters win have for businesses, locally? Frank spoke to MLA Stephen Dunne and golf tourism expert ... 13:37

3h ago13:37

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From Rory-themed buns in a local bakery to high value course fees, what impact could the Masters win have for businesses, locally? Frank spoke to MLA Stephen Dunne and golf tourism expert Dr Peter Bolan from Ulster University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5320: LISTEN¦ What was Rory like as a young golfer and what will his success mean to his hometown club? Frank spoke to Paul Gray, who was the club pro during Rory's formative years and club captain Trevor ... 5:48

3h ago5:48

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What was Rory like as a young golfer and what will his success mean to his hometown club? Frank spoke to Paul Gray, who was the club pro during Rory's formative years and club captain Trevor Heaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5319: LISTEN¦ Where does Rory McIlroy's Grand-Slam securing Masters win put him in the pantheon of sporting greats? Will he now go on a run of Major wins? Frank spoke to Rupert Bell and Steven Beacom 15:51

2h ago15:51

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Where does Rory McIlroy's Grand-Slam securing Masters win put him in the pantheon of sporting greats? Will he now go on a run of Major wins? Frank spoke to Rupert Bell and Steven Beacom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dána-Ain Davis and Christa Craven, "Feminist Ethnography: Thinking Through Methodologies, Challenges, and Possibilities" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022) 56:21

10m ago56:21

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How do we acquire knowledge about societies? Does how we acquire social knowledge shape what we know? How conscious must we be of our own experiences as we do our research? What does feminism add to our methods and modes of research? Now in its second edition, Feminist Ethnography: Thinking through Methodologies, Challenges, and Possibilities (Rowm…

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Engage and Evade in 2025: Asad L. Asad on Latino Immigrants in America 51:48

2d ago51:48

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Today I’m speaking with Asad L. Asad, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Stanford University. He is the author of Engage and Evade: How Latino Immigrant Families Manage Surveillance in Everyday Life (Princeton UP, 2023). A highly relevant book, Engage and Evade documents the interactions between undocumented people and the agents and institutions …

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5318: LISTEN¦ Was the sentence handed to pensioner Oliver MacCormack and three other men, who preyed on vulnerable and drug addicted women too lenient? Frank spoke to crime correspondent Allison Morris ... 29:14

3d ago29:14

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5317: LISTEN¦ Is it okay to wear your pyjamas out in public? M&S is collaborating with a British designer whose jammies can retail for over £600 on a daytime PJ range and the trend is even having its moment ... 7:04

4d ago7:04

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Is it okay to wear your pyjamas out in public? M&S is collaborating with a British designer whose jammies can retail for over £600 on a daytime PJ range and the trend is even having its moment on catwalks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5316: LISTEN¦ 36 years since breaking through, 'there's still no place like home' Declan and Brendan Murphy from The 4 Of Us popped in for a chat with Frank, about their favourite places to perform, their ... 7:07

4d ago7:07

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36 years since breaking through, 'there's still no place like home - Declan and Brendan Murphy from The 4 Of Us popped in for a chat with Frank, about their favourite places to perform, their latest album and upcoming dates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5315: LISTEN¦ Overfilled bins in Belfast may no longer be collected, amid safety concerns. Bin liners are also to be banned, as they frequently catch on bin lorries. Frank spoke to committee chair Cllr ... 36:09

5d ago36:09

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Overfilled bins in Belfast may no longer be collected, amid safety concerns. Bin liners are also to be banned, as they frequently catch on bin lorries. Frank spoke to committee chair Cllr Ruth Brooks and took calls from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Galactic Truths Revealed in Dreams with Jamie Vos Love 35:23

5d ago35:23

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Welcome to an inspiring episode of Women's Dream Enlightenment, where I delve into the realms of dreams, spiritual journeys, and galactic connections with Jamie Vos Love. Jamie, an international medium mentor and galactic channel, shares her profound insights on enlightenment, psychic abilities, and the significance of dreams in personal growth. Di…

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5314: LISTEN¦ Could you date or marry someone with completely different politics? Is it ever worth debating politics with friends of loved ones? Frank got the thoughts of Helen McClements from Sour Wee ... 13:39

6d ago13:39

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Could you date or marry someone with completely different politics? Is it ever worth debating politics with friends of loved ones? Frank got the thoughts of Helen McClements from Sour Wee Blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5313: LISTEN¦ A biotech firm has successfully brought back a species of wolf from extinction. Is it a marvel of modern science or a worrying example of scientists 'playing God'? Frank spoke to animal rights ... 6:31

6d ago6:31

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biotech firm has successfully brought back a species of wolf from extinction. Is it a marvel of modern science or a worrying example of scientists 'playing God'? Frank spoke to animal rights campaigner Andrew Goti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5312: LISTEN¦ Is naming and shaming benefits cheats 'a distraction' from wider issues of poverty or a necessary policy to clamp down on £160m of fraud? Niamh Campbell from the Belfast Telegraph spoke to ... 8:19

6d ago8:19

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Is naming and shaming benefits cheats 'a distraction' from wider issues around poverty or a necessary policy to clamp down on £160m of fraud? Niamh Campbell from the Belfast Telegraph spoke to Frank as the first people convicted have been named Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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5311: LISTEN¦ Cutting the number of councils from 26 to 11 was meant to streamline services and save money. Ten years on, are we better off? Frank spoke to Irish News political editor John Manley 9:30

6d ago9:30

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Cutting the number of councils from 26 to 11 was meant to streamline services and save money. Ten years on, are we better off? Frank spoke to Irish News political editor John Manley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chiara Calzana and Valentina Gamberi, "Haunting Ruins: Ethnographies of Ruination and Decay" (Berghahn Books, 2025) 47:19

6d ago47:19

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In the contemporary world, ruins, rubble, and decaying material have become increasingly iconic landscapes. They can foster a more layered theory of time, change and memory. The seven ethnographic case studies in Haunting Ruins (Berghahn Books, 2025) trace human engagements with the temporal forces of ruins, which can trace the past and transform t…

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5310: LISTEN¦ 'This Executive is not delivering to try and find and challenge the causes of the fires and make sure this doesn't happen again' - SDLP MLA Colin McGrath spoke to Frank about his frustration ... 25:35

7d ago25:35

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'This Executive is not delivering to try and find and challenge the causes of the fires and make sure this doesn't happen again' - SDLP MLA Colin McGrath spoke to Frank about his frustration that pledges had not been fulfilled Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5309: LISTEN¦ Can you turn grief into growth? Deirdre Maguire spoke to Frank about processing loss and 'letting pain shape your purpose, rather than being your prison' 16:30

7d ago16:30

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Can you turn grief into growth? Deirdre Maguire spoke to Frank about processing loss and 'letting pain shape your purpose, rather than being your prison' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Anna Maria Busse Berger and Henry Spiller, "Missionaries, Anthropologists, and Music in the Indonesian Archipelago" (U California Press, 2025) 1:09:04

7d ago1:09:04

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Although the history of Indonesian music has received much attention from ethnomusicologists and Western composers alike, almost nothing has been written on the interaction of missionaries with local culture. Missionaries, Anthropologists, and Music in the Indonesian Archipelago (U California Press, 2025) represents the first attempt to concentrate…

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Tuomas Tammisto, "Hard Work: Producing Places, Relations and Value on a Papua New Guinea Resource Frontier" (Helsinki UP, 2024) 2:05:32

9d ago2:05:32

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On the podcast today I am joined by socio-cultural anthropologist, Tuomas Tammisto, who is an academy research fellow in Social Anthropology at Tampere University. Tuomas is joining me to talk about his recently published book, Hard Work: Producing Places, Relations and Value on a Papua New Guinea Resource Frontier (Helsinki UP, 2024) Hard Work exa…

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Becky Yang Hsu, "The Extraordinary in the Mundane: Family and Forms of Community in China" (Columbia UP, 2024) 49:00

10d ago49:00

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How do individuals address serious challenges in a context where organized gatherings are subject to strict government control? This new edited volume brings together a diverse group of scholars to explore the many ways people in China self-organize and create varied forms of coordination to solve important problems. Through compelling, detail-rich…

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5308: LISTEN¦ 'We can't do everything, but we need to prioritise nature' - Environment Minister Andrew Muir reacts to a new OEP report which highlighted a failure to implement protections for our 'natural ... 7:35

10d ago7:35

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'We can't do everything, but we need to prioritise nature' - Environment Minister Andrew Muir reacts to a new OEP report which highlighted a failure to implement protections for our 'natural treasures' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5307: LISTEN¦ Should our politicians be presenting a united front rather than rowing over Irish language signs? Frank spoke to Tina McKenzie from FSB NI, Stephen Kelly of Manufacturing NI, Irish News columnist ... 22:00

10d ago22:00

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Should our politicians be presenting a united front rather than rowing over Irish language signs? Frank spoke to Tina McKenzie from FSB NI, Stephen Kelly of Manufacturing NI, Irish News columnist Tom Kelly and top economist Dr Esmond Birnie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Martha S. Jones, "The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir" (Basic Books, 2025) 54:14

10d ago54:14

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Martha S. Jones grew up feeling her Black identity was obvious to all who saw her. But weeks into college, a Black Studies classmate challenged Jones’s right to speak. Suspicious of the color of her skin and the texture of her hair, he confronted her with a question that inspired a lifetime of introspection: “Who do you think you are?” Now a prizew…

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5306: LISTEN¦ 69 people died on our roads in 2024 - 'I don't think there's anyone in NI who hasn't been touched by someone they know that's been involved in a collision' - Helen Bowman spoke to Frank about ... 7:08

11d ago7:08

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69 people died on our roads in 2024 - 'I don't think there's anyone in NI who hasn't been touched by someone they know that's been involved in a collision' - Helen Bowman spoke to Frank about a new road safety scheme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5305: LISTEN¦ The cost of childcare 'is driving mothers out of work, creating problems across society and intervention isn't quick enough' - Frank spoke to Rebecca Harper, from Melted Parents NI about ... 6:17

12d ago6:17

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The cost of childcare 'is driving mothers out of work, creating problems across society and intervention isn't quick enough' - Frank spoke to Rebecca Harper, from Melted Parents NI about a demonstration taking place this weekend in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5303: LISTEN¦ 'Public money is part of it, but I absolutely oppose the imposition of Irish language' - Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson spoke to Frank about why he's taking legal action to halt Irish language ... 14:05

12d ago14:05

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'Public money is part of it, but I absolutely oppose the imposition of Irish language' - Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson spoke to Frank about why he's taking legal action to halt Irish language signs at Belfast's Grand Central Station Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5302: LISTEN¦ Trump's tariffs could cost the NI economy £100m by some estimates. In what way are ordinary people likely to feel the impact? Frank spoke to Roger Pollen, head of the FSB NI and GB news ... 21:03

12d ago21:03

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Trump's tariffs could cost the NI economy £100m by some estimates. In what way are ordinary people likely to feel the impact? Frank spoke to Roger Pollen, head of the FSB NI and GB news reporter Dougie Beattie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5301: LISTEN¦ Should older drivers have to re-sit their test? Are they safer than newly-qualified drivers? The subject divided our listeners on this morning's Phone-In 14:50

13d ago14:50

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Should older drivers have to re-sit their test? Are they safer than newly-qualified drivers? The subject divided our listeners on this morning's Phone-In Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hemangini Gupta, "Experimental Times: Startup Capitalism and Feminist Futures in India" (U California Press, 2024) 41:59

14d ago41:59

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Experimental Times: Startup Capitalism and Feminist Futures in India (U California Press, 2024) is an in-depth ethnography of the transformation of Bengaluru/Bangalore from a site of "backend" IT work to an aspirational global city of enterprise and innovation. The book journeys alongside the migrant workers, technologists, and entrepreneurs who sh…

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Azmeary Ferdoush, "Sovereign Atonement: Citizenship, Territory, and the State at the Bangladesh-India Border" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:22:44

16d ago1:22:44

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The former border enclaves of Bangladesh and India existed as extra-territorial spaces since 1947. They were finally exchanged and merged as host state territories in 2015. Sovereign Atonement: Citizenship, Territory, and the State at the Bangladesh-India Border (Cambridge UP, 2024) focuses on the protracted territorial exchange and experiences of …

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5300: LISTEN¦ Should dogs be allowed in the office? One in ten UK workers brings their pup to work and animal charities say it reduces separation anxiety but not everyone's a fan. What if you have allergies ... 7:50

17d ago7:50

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Should dogs be allowed in the office? One in ten UK workers brings their pup to work and animal charities say it reduces separation anxiety but not everyone's a fan. What if you have allergies? Should employees have the option? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5299: LISTEN¦ Nearly 40 years on from his Ramsay Street debut, Jason Donovan is still 'Doin Fine' - in fact he's back in Belfast next week and appearing to packed houses across the UK and Ireland. He talked ... 11:53

18d ago11:53

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Nearly 40 years on from his Ramsay Street debut, Jason Donovan is still 'Doin Fine' - in fact he's back in Belfast next week and appearing to packed houses across the UK and Ireland. He talked Neighbours, hit musicals and his loyal fanbase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5298: LISTEN¦ Should the very wealthiest pay more tax, to fund public services? Or do they already shoulder a disproportionate burden? Campaigers have called for a 'wealth tax' but would it work? 8:26

17d ago8:26

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Should the very wealthiest pay more tax, to fund public services? Or do they already shoulder a disproportionate burden? Campaigers have called for a 'wealth tax' but would it work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5297: LISTEN¦ Should it be illegal to overtake a stopped bus? A local councillor has called for greater safety measures , following the tragic death of an 11 year old girl, who was hit by a car getting ... 10:48

17d ago10:48

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Should it be illegal to overtake a stopped bus? A local councillor has called for greater safety measures, following the tragic death of an 11 year old girl, who was hit by a car getting off a bus. Frank spoke to Cllr Malachy Quinn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Syaifudin Zuhri, "Wali Pitu and Muslim Pilgrimage in Bali, Indonesia: Inventing a Sacred Tradition" (Leiden UP, 2022) 1:10:48

17d ago1:10:48

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Syaifudin Zuhri’s book Wali Pitu and Muslim Pilgrimage in Bali, Indonesia: Inventing a Sacred Tradition (Leiden, 2022) is a detailed examination of the recent emergence of the Wali Pitu (“Seven Saints”) tradition in Bali, Indonesia. The study is a multi-sited ethnography of pilgrimage traditions to the grave sites of the Wali Pitu, which is a part …

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5296: LISTEN¦ One of the world's greatest ever songwriters, three-time Oscar winner Sir Tim Rice joined Frank in studio to talk about his upcoming show 'My Life In Musicals: I Know Him So Well' 23:47

18d ago23:47

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One of the world's greatest ever songwriters, three-time Oscar winner Sir Tim Rice joined Frank in studio to talk about his upcoming show 'My Life In Musicals: I Know Him So Well' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5295: LISTEN¦ The cost of household bills is pushing people into debt. Sinead Campbell from Advice NI spoke to Frank as research found the average personal debt had nearly doubled in four years 5:22

18d ago5:22

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The cost of household bills is pushing people into debt. Sinead Campbell from Advice NI spoke to Frank as research found the average personal debt had nearly doubled in four years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5294: LISTEN¦ Should we ban parents from giving their children bizarre names? A couple has sparked an online debate after naming their baby 'Trucklyn'. What are the strangest names you've heard? Frank ... 13:13

18d ago13:13

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Should we ban parents from giving their children bizarre names? A couple has sparked an online debate after naming their baby 'Trucklyn'. What are the strangest names you've heard? Frank spoke to Gráinne McGarvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5293: LISTEN¦ 'It was quite terrifying' - DUP MLA Diane Forsythe told Frank that dry conditions had led to fires spreading very quickly, threatening wildlife and coming close to people's homes 6:36

18d ago6:36

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'It was quite terrifying' - DUP MLA Diane Forsythe told Frank that dry conditions had led to fires spreading very quickly, threatening wildlife and coming close to people's homes. 'If it's deliberate, it's shocking, if it's carelessness, we need to educate people' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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5292: LISTEN¦ The DUP's Carla Lockhart has spoken out about abuse she's faced, while in office. She's far from alone. A BBC programme has highlighted what our local politicians face on a daily basis, leading ... 19:42

18d ago19:42

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The DUP's Carla Lockhart has spoken out about abuse she's faced, while in office. She's far from alone. A BBC programme has highlighted what our local politicians face on a daily basis, leading some to consider leaving politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5291: LISTEN¦ What grosses you out? Scientists in Zurich found younger women are more squeamish, while men become fussier with age. What sickens you? 14:03

19d ago14:03

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What grosses you out? Scientists in Zurich found younger women are more squeamish, while men become fussier with age. What sickens you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Awakening the Phoenix with Maria Teresa 30:30

19d ago30:30

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Join Megan Mary on Women's Dream Enlightenment as she explores the incredible spiritual journey of Maria Teresa, a heart-centered healer and psychic medium. In this episode, Maria shares her transformative story, from overcoming immense trauma to channeling poetry and light language. Discover how she embraces her sensitivities as superpowers and he…

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5290: LISTEN¦ Was £54,000 too much to pay for Stormont leaders to visit Washington? Why did it take a year to find the figures? The Belfast Telegraph revealed the cost of the four day trip. Frank got the ... 9:51

20d ago9:51

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Was £54,000 too much to pay for Stormont leaders to visit Washington? Why did it take a year to find the figures? The Belfast Telegraph revealed the cost of the four day trip. Frank got the thoughts of Prof Jon Tonge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5289: LISTEN¦ Could ending division help cut waiting lists, improve education and provide better services? An Alliance motion is drawing attention to the near £1bn cost of a divided society. Frank spoke ... 10:25

21d ago10:25

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Could ending division help cut waiting lists, improve education and provide better services? An Alliance motion is drawing attention to the near £1bn cost of a divided society. Frank spoke to the party's finance spokesman Eóin Tennyson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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V. Chitra, "Drawing Coastlines: Climate Anxieties and the Visual Reinvention of Mumbai's Shore" (Cornell UP, 2024) 1:04:16

22d ago1:04:16

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Drawing Coastlines: Climate Anxieties and the Visual Reinvention of Mumbai's Shore (Cornell UP, 2024) reveals the ways that technical images such as weather infographics, sea-level projections, and surveys are fast remaking Mumbai's coasts and coastal futures. They set in place infrastructural interventions, vocabularies of development and conserva…

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Tracie Canada, "Tackling the Everyday: Race and Nation in Big-Time College Football" (U California Press, 2025) 1:14:16

23d ago1:14:16

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Big-time college football promises prestige, drama, media attention, and money. Yet most athletes in this unpaid, amateur system encounter a different reality, facing dangerous injuries, few pro-career opportunities, a free but devalued college education, and future financial instability. In one of the first ethnographies about Black college footba…

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5288: LISTEN¦ Who should treat young men how to treat women? Parents? Teachers? Netflix drama Adolescence has made headlines, with themes around misogyny, with the PM claiming it should be shown in schools ... 12:50

24d ago12:50

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Who should treat young men how to treat women? Parents? Teachers? Netflix drama Adolescence has made headlines, with themes around misogyny, with the PM claiming it should be shown in schools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ben Bowles, "Boaters of London: Alternative Living on the Water" (Berghahn Books, 2024) 1:10:12

24d ago1:10:12

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Boaters of London is an ethnography that delves into the process of becoming a boater, adopting an alternative lifestyle on the water and the political impact that this travelling population has on the state. London and the Southeast of England in general is home to many people and families who live on narrowboats, cruisers and barges, along a netw…

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