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Though parenting is the toughest and most important job in the world, we do not get any prior training about how to do it. We do it based on how we saw our parents raised us, or we just go by the ‘gut’ feeling'. Would you do the same thing in any other job in the world? No way!! There are many parenting books, websites, and shows out there about good parenting...but do they speak directly to you and your experience as you bring up your kids? In today's age of social media, we are all 'global parents' raising our kids to become "global citizens". As Asian Indian parents irrespective of ...

What does it mean to call a place home? Who is allowed to become a member of a community? When can we say that we truly belong? These are some of the questions of place and belonging that renowned cultural critic Bell Hooks examines in Belonging: A Culture of Place. Traversing past and present, Belonging charts a cyclical journey in which Hooks moves from place to place, only to end where she began—her old Kentucky home.

In a world awash with misinformation, the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) takes you behind the scenes on what it takes to make reliable science information a breeze to read, watch, and listen to in the news. Tune in to get a look at interesting stuff that’s just off embargo, hear insightful interviews with scientists and journalists, and find out what goes on in the AusSMC office to ensure credible science hits the headlines. We’re giving you the stories behind the stories. Hosted by Olivia Henry and Steven Mew. Off Embargo is the official podcast of the Australian ...

Welcome to the "Nothing is Real" podcast, a show about the social constructs we create, whether or not we even want them, and what we might want to put in their place.

Sub Culture explores the crucial role of the submarine in modern history, its contribution to scientific progress and maritime exploration, and how it has been portrayed in art, literature, fantasy, and film. Ranging from the American Civil War to the destruction of the Russian submarine Kursk in 2000, the book examines the submarine's activities in the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, and in covert operations and marine exploration to the present day.

Telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and telekinesis: these attributes of the paranormal mind are widely dismissed as nonsense, but what can an exploration of such pseudoscientific phenomena tell us about accepted scientific and cultural thought? In Parascientific Revolutions, Derek Lee traces...

Mars has been a source of fascination and speculation ever since the ancient Egyptians observed its blood-red hue and named it for their god of war and plague. But it wasn't until the 19th century when "canals" were observed on the surface of the Red Planet, suggesting the presence of water, that scientists, novelists, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs became obsessed with the question of whether there's life on Mars. The Big Book of Mars is the most comprehensive look at our relationship with Mars - yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Et si comprendre l'environnement était déjà un acte engagé ?Aujourd'hui, les sujets liés au changement climatique sont au cœur de tous les débats. Et pourtant, une question revient toujours : comment pouvons-nous concrètement agir ?Green Impact Média est le podcast qui répond à cette question. Durant chaque épisode, un sujet sera abordé afin de vous permettre d'avoir les clés en main pour mieux comprendre, mieux agir et préserver notre environnement. Parce que tout passe par l'information, et une information clairement véhiculée peut avoir un impact bien plus considérable ...

A weekly cultural review show covering current events in society, news, and politics in American culture. Brought to you by DecentDigitalMedia.com. Streams Sundays @ 8PM EST.

Capitale comune è un podcast di Chora Media, in collaborazione con WWF, che racconta il ruolo che l'organizzazione svolge nell’ispirare cambiamenti virtuosi nei processi produttivi delle aziende e nelle filiere. Attraverso esempi concreti di impatti misurabili, capiremo come la partnership con WWF possa ridurre gli impatti sul Pianeta e rivelarsi determinante per la sostenibilità del business in diversi mercati. Credits Capitale comune è un podcast di Chora Media in collaborazione con WWF Scritto da Clara Morelli e Leonardo Mazzeo Raccontato da Clara Morelli La cura editoriale è di ...

Glaciers figure prominently in both ancient and contemporary narratives around the world. They inspire art and literature. They spark both fear and awe. And they give and take life. In The Age of Melt, environmental journalist Lisa Baril explores the deep-rooted cultural connection between humans and ice through time.

The science we do, the movies we watch, and the culture we consume is the stuff of fiction that became fact, the future imagined in our past - the future we now inhabit. The Science of Science Fiction is the story of how science fiction shaped our world. No longer a subculture, science fiction has moved into the mainstream with the advent of the information age it helped realize. Explore how science fiction has driven science.

In 1969, we reached the moon. With each step on its surface, every year an astronaut orbits our planet and with every dream of the possibilities beyond – a new generation falls in love with space exploration. Fifty years after Apollo 11, today's NASA astronauts, voices from the Apollo Era and students from the Mars generation are brought together to share their journeys and to remember an unforgettable moment.

It's time for a reality check. Ecopiety offers an absorbing examination of the intersections of environmental sensibilities, contemporary expressions of piety and devotion, and American popular culture. Ranging from portrayals of environmental sin and virtue such as the eco-pious depiction of Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey, to the green capitalism found in the world of mobile-device "carbon sin-tracking" software applications, to the socially conscious vegetarian vampires in True Blood.

Nous prenons les légumes suisses à la racine. Nous accompagnons les maraîchers suisses dans leur travail et découvrons tous les défis liés à la culture, à l’entretien et à la récolte des légumes suisses. Ce podcast est en suisse allemand dans sa version originale. Les voix ont été traduites en français à l'aide de l'IA.

We are in uncharted waters. Intimidation threatens media practitioners worldwide, and disinformation campaigns destabilize public trust. The Center for Media at Risk convenes scholars and practitioners to strategize in response to the multiple risks threatening media freedom. We believe that knowledge is power: Knowing how media practitioners work under the uneven power dynamics posed by authoritarian, racist, misogynist, homophobic, classist and settler-colonialist regimes helps us to defend media freedom everywhere.

Dans ce balado Debouttes du Nord, nous mettons en lumière une étude consacrée au leadership des femmes francophones dans les territoires du Nord canadien. À travers plusieurs témoignages et interventions recueillis au Yukon, dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest et au Nunavut, des femmes partagent leurs parcours, leurs défis et leurs façons de faire avancer l’égalité des genres dans leurs communautés. Elles sont accompagnées par la voix d’organismes et de personnes alliées qui partagent leur vision et leurs perspectives. Ces voix révèlent un leadership ancré dans la réalité ...

We are Gen Z'ers, we must be skeptical and naive!! Right!?Khaled, Jack, Raja & Sanjib have realised they have a lot to learn and a lot to share. Join them as they view the world from a zoomers' perspective and bridge the gap between generations, genders and cultures and strive to have a positive imprint on society.

Taking a deep dive into climate breakdown. With interviews from activists, scientists, politicians on how we can push for a green and just world. Looking at the latest developments in Manchester's and the North's climate movement.

An unflinchingly optimistic podcast that tells the story of the future, the climate, and the world-historical moment we are living through. With host Andrew Lavin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.