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Talking about culture and race with ourselves and our kids can be difficult to do. Join host Stacey Grant-Lewis, Founder of anti-racism initiative Culture x Co, as she shares perspectives on navigating a world still divided by race via interviews and commentary . Whether you are new to the anti-racism movement, a DEI expert, a parent or non-parent, this is the podcast for you.

The Taj Mahal is the world's most famous monument to love, but behind its marble perfection lies a far darker story of ambition, betrayal, and absolute power. This show excavates the life of Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor who ruled from 1628 to 1658, and the brutal politics that built—and nearly destroyed—the Mughal Empire. Join hosts Lucas and Luna as they trace Shah Jahan's rise from a rebellious prince to the architect of the Peacock Throne, his military campaigns against the Deccan sultanates and the Portuguese at Hooghly, and his obsession with architecture that produced the Taj...

David and Goliath is the dazzling and provocative new book from Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author of The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers and What the Dog Saw. Why do underdogs succeed so much more than we expect? How do the weak outsmart the strong? In David and Goliath Malcolm Gladwell takes us on a scintillating and surprising journey through the hidden dynamics that shape the balance of power between the small and the mighty.

From Marcus Collins, strategist to Apple, Nike and Beyoncé, discover the powerful force behind what we buy, what we do, and who we want to be . . . 'Compelling and vivid' – Robert Cialdini, author of Pre-Suasion We all try to influence others in our daily lives. We are all marketers, whether...

Examining nine landmark battles from ancient to modern times - from Salamis, where outnumbered Greeks devastated the slave army of Xerxes, to Cortes' conquest of Mexico to the Tet offensive - Victor Davis Hanson explains why the armies of the West have been the most lethal and effective of any fighting forces in the world. Looking beyond popular explanations such as geography or superior technology, Hanson argues that it is in fact Western culture and values which have consistently produced superior arms and soldiers.

A retired Wall Street Journal editor and mother compares two generations of women—boomers and GenXers—to examine how each navigates the emotional and professional challenges involved in juggling managerial careers and families. For the first time in American history, a significant number of...

Long before the Mauryan Empire unified the Indian subcontinent, a mosaic of powerful kingdoms and republics flourished across the Gangetic plain and beyond. This show explores the forgotten centuries of ancient India, from the dawn of urbanization in the Indus Valley to the rise of the Mahajanapadas—sixteen great states like Magadha, Kosala, and Avanti that jostled for dominance. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the Vedic period, the composition of the Rigveda, and the development of the caste system. They delve into the lives of figures like King Bimbisara of Magadha, the ...

AS SEEN ON FEARNE COTTON'S HAPPY PLACE PODCAST AND FEATURED IN SUNDAY TIMES STYLE AND GRAZIA 'Full of wisdom and vulnerability' CARIAD LLOYD 'An urgent, empowering read' FEARNE COTTON 'A guide for living according to our own desires and drives, rather than patriarchal dictates aimed at...

In an increasingly secular, fragmented, and distracted culture, nothing brings Americans together quite like sports. On Sundays in September, more families worship at the altar of the NFL than at any church. This appeal, which cuts across all demographic and ideological lines, makes sports perhaps the last unifying mass ritual of our era, with huge numbers of people all focused on the same thing at the same moment. That timeless, live quality makes sports very powerful, and very lucrative. And the media spectacle around them is only getting bigger, brighter, and noisier.   

Brought to you by Penguin. From veteran Amazon reporter for The Wall Street Journal, The Everything War is the first untold, devastating exposé of Amazon's endless strategic greed, its pursuit of total domination, by any means necessary, and the growing efforts to stop it. For over twenty years...

The Power Of Your Why: Beyond the Points & The Journey to Health is the ultimate audio companion for anyone navigating the real, messy, and beautifully rewarding world of weight loss and lifestyle change. Hosted through the lens of a personal WeightWatchers (WW) journey, this podcast is built on the belief that lasting transformation doesn’t happen on the scale—it happens in your mindset.We all know how to count points, track macros, and step on the scale. But what happens when willpower fades, a rough week hits, or the weekend throws you off course? That’s where your Why comes in.In ...

Jho vous accompagne dans toutes les grandes étapes de votre vie : vos premières règles, vos règles tous les mois, votre post partum et même votre ménopause 💃🏽 Il était donc normalement et évident de vous tendre le micro 🌟 Ce podcast, c'est l'espace où des femmes racontent des moments particuliers de leur vie. Les joyeux, mais aussi les autres, ceux qu'on tait trop souvent, par pudeur, par peur d'être intrusif. Ces moments qui ont façonné qui on est, où être une femme était à la fois une force et une épreuve. Dans chaque épisode, nous recevons une femme inspirante, ...

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation exists to bring communities together, harnessing collective energy to make the biggest dreams possible for our state. In The Power of Possible: Leadership Edition, Foundation President and CEO, Chanda Smith Baker, invites listeners into an honest exploration of leadership as a daily practice — one shaped by values, lived experience and courageous decision-making. Drawing from her journey as a seasoned executive and nationally recognized thought leader, Chanda examines how leaders hold vision in uncertainty, stay anchored to purpose and expand what’s ...

The Abdel Russell Experience Podcast explores leadership, identity, urban pop culture, business, and power through the lens of someone who has excelled at management across retail brands, led independent entertainment companies, and survived the streets of Brooklyn, New York, durng the 1990s. Each show on The Abdel Russell Experience Podcast exists at the intersection of leadership, culture, and real life experience.

The No1 Sunday Times Bestseller A Waterstones Best Politics Book 2024 A Mail on Sunday ‘Best Holiday Read 2024’ ‘A searing exposé’ Glamour ‘A timely reminder of the dangers posed by men who crave power’ – Observer From New York Times bestseller Maureen Callahan, a fierce...

When the country was plunged into a pandemic, heroes emerged from the dark to help the ones affected. They were not frontline workers. They were not designated to help the needy, but they still did it out of the sheer goodwill of their hearts. The ordinary citizen became extraordinary the moment a helping hand was offered. And while they did not do it for the fame, somebody had to bring them into the limelight. Residing in a hotspot of Mumbai, stranded at home, Roshan Shetty, a radio producer and presenter got captivated with these positive stories and instantly felt connected with the tribe, ...

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From its rise amid the rubble of the declining Mughal Empire to its dramatic collision with the British East India Company, the Maratha Empire stands as one of the most formidable indigenous powers in Indian history. This show traces the full arc of Maratha ascendancy—from the visionary leadership of Shivaji Maharaj, who carved out a Hindu kingdom in the Deccan, to the Peshwa rulers who expanded a confederacy across the subcontinent. Lucas and Luna explore key battles like Panipat (1761), where the Marathas suffered a catastrophic defeat against the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali, and the ...

« Soft Power » est une matinale hebdomadaire engagée durant laquelle on revient, sous un angle critique, sur l'actualité pop culture de la semaine passée.Tous les vendredis de 10h00 à 12h00 sur Twitch.

What if we told you that Jewish texts written thousands of years ago had something to say about our personal experiences today? Join Dr. Noam Weissman each week for honest and relatable conversations with a diverse range of guests. Each episode in this 10-part series offers new approaches for how to navigate your own life. Brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.