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Join American Bill Poorman and Dutchman Nikolaj Groeneweg as they take you on a humorously serious and seriously humorous romp through politics, economics, current events, and cultural movements of the day, all from a global perspective.
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The Looking Glass is the premier international relations podcast by The SAIS Review of International Affairs with support from The Foreign Policy Institute. Showcasing fresh, policy-relevant perspectives from professional and student experts, The Looking Glass is dedicated to advancing the debate on leading contemporary issues in world affairs. *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own, and they do not represent the views or opinions of The SAIS Review of Intern ...
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Each episode of Why It Matters breaks down an issue that is shaping our world’s future. Join host Gabrielle Sierra as she speaks with the leaders and thinkers who are facing these questions head on. Fueled by the minds at the Council on Foreign Relations, Why It Matters brings some of the world’s most compelling stories home to you.
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Welcome to Geopolitics Rundown, an innovative new foreign affairs podcast that breaks down top global headlines. If you ever feel lost trying to keep up with world news, come to our show for a place to start. Join your hosts, graduates of the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University, as they guide you through some of the most complex topics and stories in global politics.
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has recently established its own political action committees. AIPAC is using tens of millions of dollars of PAC money to knock off candidates for office it believes won’t be sufficiently deferential to the government of Israel. There is a lot of current analysis about this in social and even legacy news media. Most of it has one thing in common: no history about how, when or why AIPAC came into existence. What exactly is AIPAC and where do ...
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Maverick News Podcast. Maverick News with Rick Walker is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of Free Speech and a Free News Media. The Maverick News Podcast explores the days news events, with a blend of fact based journalism and opinion editorials. Hosted by veteran jouranlist Rick Walker, Maverick News is based in Canada but bring focus to news events from the U.S.A. and around the world. Politics,Economics, and Social issues dominate the discussions as leading newsmakers join Ri ...
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Seize the Moment Podcast, hosted by Leon Garber and Alen Ulman, is a project centered around making the most important and useful ideas in psychology, philosophy, and personal development mainstream. We feature guests from all walks of life whether they be artists, musicians, comedians, entrepreneurs, philosophers, psychologists and many more. There is a saying, “the most essential knowledge is not yet made widely accessible.” We want to make that information accessible and change as many li ...
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What happens behind closed doors when peace agreements are negotiated? The Mediator’s Studio gives you a glimpse into the normally hidden world of peace diplomacy. Host Adam Cooper brings you first-hand stories from mediators, armed groups and governments on what it takes to end wars. The Mediator’s Studio is a podcast from the Oslo Forum, the world’s leading mediation retreat. It’s brought to you by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.
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Thai Expat Daily Show is an innovative commentary news channel, designed to share information and updates that impact expats in Thailand. Each week, we discuss topics related to life in Thailand, including culture, lifestyle, Covid-19, travel, and immigration. Featuring special guests and reviews of the Sunday papers to bring you memorable and accurate reporting. Whether you want quick updates of the latest headlines or in-depth analysis of the week’s top stories, there’s something for every ...
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The Global Demons Podcast: Pandemics, Cyberattacks, and Other Terrors in the New Age
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Hosted by best-selling author Robert D. Kaplan, this 13-episode bi-weekly podcast features interviews with preeminent foreign policy experts discussing the critical issues and challenges facing the U.S. and its allies in this new era of great power rivalry. Each episode will cover how pandemics, climate change, massive cyber-attacks, and other terrors of a global media age will affect potential conflicts between the United States and China, and the United States and Russia.
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The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven of the essays were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788.
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The Russia File podcast explores Russia: its history, politics, culture and society, and its relations with the surrounding countries, the United States and beyond. It is a companion podcast of the Kennan Institute’s Russia File blog. Hosted by Maxim Trudolyubov and Izabella Tabarovsky.
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Overwatch, an Institute for the Study of War podcast, goes beyond the news headlines to give listeners analysis and commentary on issues related to U.S. national security and American foreign policy. The episodes feature discussions with experts and practitioners to explore what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the U.S.
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"The Exchange" on CNBC is a one-stop shop for the day's top business stories, along with breaking news and the must-see market movers heading into the back half of the trading day. This newsroom-based program also features lots of original reporting, in-depth conversations and showcases CNBC's award-winning investigative work. "The Exchange" has all that plus "Rapid Fire," our innovative, reporter driven roundtable – which is a discussion of some of the day's most interesting, unusual and at ...
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Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy has been the global media’s #1 address for understanding Israel’s perspective in the October 7 War with Hamas. In the brand-new State of a Nation podcast, Eylon brings his idiosyncratic blend of “eloquence and ability to transmit outrage” (The Times) and “rhetorical tour de force” (The Guardian) to his exclusive channel, to explore the most pressing questions facing the Jewish state – and all with patience and panache. State of a Nation takes you into the spokesp ...
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Listen to FREE podcast versions of Rebel News livestreams and premium shows, The Ezra Levant Show and The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid. Like what you hear? Consider becoming a RebelNews+ subscriber at http://RebelNewsPlus.com for access to video versions, premium shows, feature documentaries and exclusive content.
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Power 3.0 | Authoritarian Resurgence, Democratic Resilience
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Explore cutting-edge research and ideas about authoritarian resurgence, democratic resilience, and other emergent trends in democracy studies.
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Radio National Breakfast daily stories separated for easy listening. Radio National Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today — and with those who'll be making news tomorrow.
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Join the OPR team as they interview influential political, cultural, economic and social thinkers and theorists. (Brian Wong, Fonie Mitsopoulou, Ming Kit Wong, and Simon Hunt)
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In 2016, a rival foreign power, Vladimir Putin’s Russia, launched an attack on the United States of America. What we now know is that American intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia planned and executed a campaign to undermine our democracy and to affect our Presidential election. For President Trump, Russia is a complicated subject. But this podcast isn't about Donald Trump's complications with Russia, nor is it about Republicans and Democrats. One of the dangers in the hyper part ...
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Welcome! This podcast is a space for the international community in Finland to share their unique stories of how they ended up here and how they are "mastering" the Finnish way of life. We invite you to join this community for practical information, laughs, relatable stories of struggles and victories as expats and much more!
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The China Research Group was set up by UK MPs in 2020 to promote fresh thinking about the future of our relations with China. We run regular seminars, connecting with experts from the UK and all over the world.
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China in MENA Information Series Promotes Informed Discussion on Chinese Influence in the Middle East and informs US and MENA audiences in the policy and business communities about the nature of China’s outreach to the region.
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If you thought history was dull, dry and boring, you haven't read Bill Nye's books! He brings wit, humor, satire, irony and sheer nonsensical fun into the subject, making it both entertaining and memorable. The Comic History of England was published posthumously in 1896 after the writer's tragic and untimely death half-way through the project. Hence it remains incomplete and covers the history of the island nation only up to the Tudor period. However, beginning with Julius Caesar, the Roman ...
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Casey Michel - Foreign Influence Unmasked: Inside America’s Lobbying Crisis | STM Podcast #225
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On episode 225, we welcome Casey Michel to discuss the roles foreign lobbyists play in shaping US foreign policy, the good and bad aspects of the lobbying industry, Paul Manafort’s and Ivy Lee’s efforts to aid propaganda for dictators, the differences between government lobbying and diplomacy, US congressional ties to authoritarian regimes and how …
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We look at the various threats sent to polling places on election day this week, as well as the extent to which foreign actors tried to interfere with the presidential election.โดย Jingnan Huo
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Foreign Influences Operations
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As we face the 2024 presidential elections, the possibilities of influence operations and disinformation in the media and public’s perceptions remain an ever increasing fear. To delve into what influence operations are and its developments since the 2020 elections, what and where our biggest threats lie, and how much impact these operations really …
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Show Don't Tell | The Rabbi Showing the Real Israel to the Arab World
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Send us a text How does Israel explain itself to the Arab world? With so few official lines of communication in Arabic, one man has taken up the cause as a one man Arabic Citizen Spox, having participated in over 800 interviews since the start of the war. Rabbi Elhanan Miller lives in Jerusalem, graduated with a master's degree in Islamic and Middl…
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Korean Influencer Causes Chaos in Pattaya Thai Massage Shop! | Thai news
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Watch as a Korean influencer causes chaos in a Pattaya Thai massage shop! Stay updated on the latest Thai news with this entertaining video. Explore living in Thailand and get the latest updates on Pattaya, Phuket, and Bangkok. -- African Women Arrested for Solicitation on Bangla Road Korean Influencer Causes Chaos in Pattaya Thai Massage Shop! Int…
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EZRA LEVANT | Canada's number one in the world for euthanasia
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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…
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Why the World Next Week Matters
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Tumultuous events have rocked the last four years: the COVID-19 pandemic, Europe’s largest land war in eighty years, and an escalating Middle Eastern conflict between Israel and Iran-backed forces. On top of that, the United States faces an intensifying geopolitical struggle with China and Russia. Now, U.S. President Joe Biden is running out of tim…
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Singer-songwriter and producer Andy Bull has already racked up four ARIA nominations and won seven daytime Emmy awards thanks to lead vocals on Netflix's Beatbugs. Now, the artist has recorded an entire album in 40 days — balancing it around children and another job. The result is 'Collapse in Bliss' — which he calls his "most cohesive" work yet. G…
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A team of scientists working for National Geographic this week announced that they've discovered the biggest individual coral in the world, in the waters off the Solomon Islands. So, is it a single organism? Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor Brainteaser (answer in the audio):If a hen-and-a-half lay an egg-and-a-half in a day-and-a-half, h…
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An ICAC investigation into racism within the Northern Territory Police Force has handed down it's findings, finding no evidence of racism beyond 2015. The investigation uncovered racist mock 'awards', some of which it deemed too "offensive" to make public, but concluded there was no use in further investigating the matter. Guest: Dana Levitt, Human…
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Australian's love avocados, so much so you might have some smashed on your toast right now, maybe with a squeeze of lemon, or a scattering of feta. Such is our love, domestic production of the kitchen and cafe staple has doubled in just four years. But there are signs of stress, with producers now facing huge oversupply, the result of a rush to pla…
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The Gold Coast is one of the most popular locations for schoolies and for the first time, pill testing will be available this year. However, it could also be the last time, with the new Queensland Liberal-National government saying they're against the initiative. Guest: Cameron Francis, CEO of The Loop Australia…
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Independent raises alarm over political donations cap
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Labor's electoral reform legislation is set to be introduced to Federal Parliament next week, and the Government is confident it has the support of the Opposition. But Independent Kate Chaney has raised concerns about the legislation, which the Teal MP says "advantages" major parties and non-incumbents. Guest: Kate Chaney, Independent member for Cu…
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Rudd under scrutiny and Dutton's position on tax cuts - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden
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Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd has deleted some of his previous comments he's made about the President-elect, and faced increased scrutiny about the viability of his position. And Peter Dutton backed away from a previous claim about tax cuts for high-paid Australians on Radio National Breakfast this week. What does this tell us about the Coalitio…
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Govt rejects Teal criticism of political donations caps
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The Government has unveiled what it says will be the biggest shake-up of political campaign funding laws in more than a decade. Employment Minister Murray Watt told Radio National Breakfast no-one wants to see "the arms race" around political donations continue - and the agreement has in principle support from the Opposition. But the Senator has re…
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Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.โดย CNBC
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President-elect Donald Trump's landslide election victory will see him return to the White House next January as the oldest commander-in-chief on record. He's only the second President to win non-consecutive terms in office and the first convicted felon to win a US presidential election.But will Trump face trial or completely avoid accountability f…
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Pacific island leaders are fighting to keep the Paris Climate agreement alive, urging wealthier countries to put more money on the table at the COP talks in Azerbaijan. Some of Australia's closest neighbours have used the global spotlight to warn they're already moving residents affected by climate while increasingly powerful storms are blowing-out…
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President-Elect Donald Trump embraced podcasters such as Joe Rogan, Adin Ross and YouTube pranksters the Nelk Boys -- while turning his back on traditional media brands. Did the rising influence of podcasters help the former President win re-election. Guest: Michael Knowles, Host of The Michael Knowles Show Producer: Matt Simpson…
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Wages are now growing at their slowest annual pace in three years and yesterday's job figures came in as expected, remaining steady in October, at 4.1 per cent. But neither of those indicators are likely to change the Reserve Bank's thinking on official interest rates, when the board meets early next month — for its last meeting of the year. So, wh…
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For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.This meeting is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining America…
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DONT CATER TO NO MAN PUM PUM IS NOT EASY TO GET LIKE THE GOOD OLE DAYS ANYMORE
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DONT CATER TO NO MAN PUM PUM IS NOT EASY TO GET LIKE THE GOOD OLE DAYS ANYMOREโดย ask nathaniel
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SHEILA GUNN REID | Nutrition, foreign interference and more: Sheila responds to your messages!
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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…
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In this episode of the China in the World podcast, Dr. Ian Chong speaks with Dr. Ratih Kabinawa, adjunct research fellow at the School of Social Sciences at the University of Western Australia, and Julio S. Amador III, executive director of the Philippine-American Educational Foundation, on Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The three scholars discuss how …
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EZRA LEVANT | Viva Frei breaks down aftermath of 'sweeping' Trump victory
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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreig…
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Foreign Nominees Hurt Thai Tourism? | Economy Struggles | Thai News
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Could foreign nominees be hurting Thai tourism? Discover the latest Thai news on the economy, expat life, travel, and more in this informative video. Explore the impact on popular Thai destinations like Pattaya, Phuket, and Bangkok. -- Thailand’s Economy: Running on Empty? Thai Police Rescue Chinese Tourists From Trafficking Scheme Thai Hoteliers R…
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For most of our history, the realm of international relations was dominated by nation-states. They waged wars and signed treaties through the framework of governance. But today, more so than ever before, tech titans are acting as unilateral decision-makers, upsetting the balance and structure of global power around the world. Featured Guests: Rana …
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Picking up 25 years after the original, the new Gladiator film is filled with beasts, corrupt government, heroism and swords and sandals of course. RN film critic and host of The Screen Show Jason Di Rosso joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest in cinema.โดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Archbishop's resignation prompts calls for more church leaders to step down over church child abuse
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The unprecedented resignation of Justin Welby - the Archbishop of Canterbury - has prompted calls for more church leaders to step down over their own roles in the Church of England's coverup of a prolific child abuser. A damning report into the actions of church barrister John Smyth, found that Archbishop Welby "could and should" have reported his …
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A new publicly funded menopause hub has been opened in New South Wales to provide services to women who experience severe or complex menopause symptoms.โดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book Showโดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"If there's no where to go it's not much of a choice," Greens policy to expand abortion access
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This week the Greens have launched a policy to give the states $100 million to fund termination services at hospitals after the ABC revealed some regional public hospitals in NSW had ceased abortion services.โดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The National Affairs Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age newspapers joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: James Massola, the National Affairs Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Ageโดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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What can South Australia teach the rest of the world about renewable energy?. That's one question the Premier of South Australia will be hoping to bring global leaders and see for themselves if Adelaide is chosen to host COP31 in two years' time.โดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Can't you stop teen vaping without social media?
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The Federal Government is launching a new anti-vaping program for early high school aged students next year after rates of vaping exploded amongst teenagers during covid-19.โดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Fatbergs are made up of fat, oil and grease and can wreak havoc by solidifying inside pipes and concrete sewers, causing about 40% of sewer blockages in Australia.tion of fatbergs in sewers. Guest: Dr Biplob Pramanik, Engineer and Director of Water: Effective Technologies and Tools Research, RMITโดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The UN climate summit in Azerbaijan has been hit by turbulence overnight, as power struggles between groups at this year's COP-29 climate summit threaten potential outcomes.โดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Sticky Inflation, Musk's White House Influence 11/13/24
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Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.โดย CNBC
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A nonprofit consumer advocacy organisation is "terrified" that Elon Musk's appointment to the Department of Government Efficiency will result in less safeguards that protect everyday US citizens.โดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Humanitarian agencies say Israel has failed to meet any of the demands the US put to it last month, including a demand to increase the amount of aid allowed into Gaza, and threatening cuts in US military aid to Israel if it failed to comply. The US gave Israel a 30 day deadline - ending this week - to comply with its demands to allow much more aid …
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US President elect Donald Trump has appointed former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan as his border tsar, who has promised to inact Trump's plan of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Already advocate groups are preparing to fight back against the deportation plan. Guest: Juan Proaño, CEO of the League of U…
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Model Soldier | Miss Israel Noa Cochva on Pageants and Fighting for World Peace
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Send us a text Many beauty queens dream of world peace, but few literally go out and do it. Noa Cochva was crowned Miss Israel 2021 and represented Israel at Miss Universe 2021, yet just a couple of years later she found herself in uniform again fighting for Israel in the wake of the horrors of the October 7th massacre. When it comes to fighting fo…
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Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.โดย Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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