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Listening guides that add context to current events and public affairs.
Vehicle Ploughs Into Berlin Gay Pride Event: Global News Podcast
One dead, 16 wounded as vehicle hits Berlin gay pride crowd. Police seek driver linked to Berlin Islamists. Also: France wildfires, India protests.
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ICC Chief Prosecutor Dismissed Over Sexual Misconduct Claims
ICC member states remove Karim Khan over sexual abuse allegations. Also: Ukraine missile attack, European wildfires, and Canada-US tensions.
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Luke Rudkowski on AI Surveillance and Media Chaos | DSH #2078
Luke Rudkowski discusses AI surveillance, media manipulation, and the collapse of institutional trust in this Digital Social Hour episode.
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Houthis Target Saudi Oil; Trump Threatens Military Response
Houthis hit Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising prices. President Trump threatens military punishment. Also: protests in Hong Kong and Albania.
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Iran War Update: Expert Predicts 70% Chance of US Troops This Week
Robert Pape explains why the Iran war is worsening, the failure of US bombing campaigns, and the high probability of US ground troops deploying this week.
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Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Army Chief: Global News Podcast
Zelensky fires Ukraine's army chief Syrskyi. Also: France bans social media for under-15s; Iran school report; Venezuela updates.
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China's AI Threat, SpaceX's Plunge, and Trump's Truth Social Grift
Explore China's new AI model, SpaceX stock trends, Netflix earnings, and the latest on Trump's Truth Social platform in this Pivot episode.
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Iran War Update: Ceasefire Collapse and US Strikes
Analysis of the collapsed Iran ceasefire, US air campaign limits, and strategic shifts toward the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear realities.
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Did Scientists Find the First Baby Great White Shark?
Explore the scientific mystery behind the first potential baby great white shark sighting and the debate among marine biologists.
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Trump Drops Hormuz Fee Threat; US News Roundup
Donald Trump scraps the 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo, replacing it with trade deals. Also: ICE halts vehicle stops, record heatwave, and US bank profits.
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ICE Officer Kills Colombian Man in Maine: Protests and Context
Locals in Maine protest after a 26-year-old Colombian man was shot dead by ICE. It was the second fatal shooting by US immigration officers in less than a week.
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New Ebola Vaccine Trials Begin in Congo
UK regulator approves trials for a new Oxford-developed Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain amid a deadly outbreak in the DRC.
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ICC Says War Crimes Committed in Sudan
ICC cites evidence of crimes against humanity by Sudan's RSF. Also: Iran attacks Gulf nations, Bangladesh measles outbreak, and more global headlines.
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US Strikes Iran; China Inflation Slows
The US escalates strikes on Iran, threatening ceasefire. Meanwhile, China's consumer inflation decelerates to 1% in June.
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What Stays When the Postcard Fades? China Travel & Tech
Young Chinese travelers prioritize human connections over sights. New 'bestie screen' tech reshapes content consumption in China.
Read & listen →Jimmy Church on UFO Disclosure, Antarctica, and Digital Surveillance
Jimmy Church discusses UFO disclosure skepticism, government secrecy in Antarctica, and the risks of AI and internet dependency.
Read & listen →Pivot Podcast: World Cup, Trump Accounts, and DOGE Farewell
Kara and Anthony Scaramucci discuss Trump's World Cup insertion, the launch of Trump Accounts, the end of DOGE, and Meta's AI progress.
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Oil Nears $100 as Trump Considers Expanding Iran Conflict
Oil rises on Houthi attacks and US troop surge. Tech stocks tumble as cash flow turns negative. FDA investigates cyclospora outbreak.
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US Signs Landmark Nuclear Pact with Saudi Arabia
Trump approves a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. Israel and US lawmakers warn it could enable Saudi nuclear weapons, while the US cites safety standards.
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Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Blockade Amid US-Iran War
Houthis seek to broaden US-Iran war impact by blockading Red Sea ports and threatening an embargo on Saudi Arabia, compounding global oil supply turmoil.
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The Happy Pod: Princess Catherine Meets Climbers
Pete Haslam and his son Ted met Catherine, Princess of Wales, while climbing Ben Nevis. Also: a skateboarder crossing Africa and other uplifting global stories.
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War Update: Military Insider's Prediction on US Unpreparedness
Former Royal Navy commander Steve Jermy predicts a major war with Russia and reveals how unprepared America truly is, arguing the West will lose badly.
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China's Influence in Singapore and AI Productivity Myths
Economist Donald Low analyzes China's cultural influence in Singapore, viral TikTok propaganda, and the potential for AI-induced de-skilling.
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Iran Prepares Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran prepares a major funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US and Israeli strikes, amid a fragile ceasefire and millions of expected attendees.
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