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The stuff of conspiracy theories makes for great, entertaining stories in movies, books, and television. And there is no shortage of subjects: from who really killed JFK to the truth behind 9/11. And then, there are subjects from alien invasions to the Moon landing was simulated - theories that are truly out of this world, which according to some, is flat. Many of these crazy concepts have jumped off the pages or screens to become so pervasive in our culture that thousands - even millions - subscribe to them as reality.

News is to the mind as sugar is to the body. In 2013 Rolf Dobelli stood in front of a room full of journalists and proclaimed that he did not read the news. It caused a riot. Now he finally sets down his philosophy in detail. And he practices what he preaches: he hasn't read the news for a...

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Because we are continuously taking in information from a variety of sources, we are under constant threat from those who would intentionally (or accidentally) misinform - from foreign operatives, advertisers, politicians, and general scammers to our own friends and family. To better prepare you, IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) has teamed up with The Great Courses to provide a guide for navigating this tricky landscape with this eight-lecture course designed to arm you with the skills you need to be a savvy media consumer.

James Green (1864-1948) was a Methodist minister who was a chaplain to Australian troops in the Boer War and in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I. This memoir was published 1917, while the war was on-going. “In spite of necessary suppression, or vagueness of names of localities, my comrades of the Fifty-fifth Battalion, to which I was attached, will recognize many of the incidents described, and I can only hope that reading what the padre has to say may cheer them in some lonely places, or help them to be happy though miserable in some indifferent billets.” (From the Foreword) ...

Learn more about the French newspaper that publishes 'all the news that's fit to wait for a while,' on this episode of Now I Know. Some of the articles featured in the February 29, 2012 edition of the French-language newspaper La Bougie du Sapeur centered on the alleged dangers of chewing gum, changes in drink sizes, and a bunch of other items that don’t seem all that critical to everyday life. The newspaper is further distinguished by ads – there aren’t any – and by its website – it doesn’t have one.

We are never really taught how to make sense of the torrent of news we face every day, writes Alain de Botton (author of the best-selling The Architecture of Happiness), but this has a huge impact on our sense of what matters and of how we should lead our lives. In his dazzling new book, de Botton takes twenty-five archetypal news stories - including an airplane crash, a murder, a celebrity interview and a political scandal - and submits them to unusually intense analysis with a view to helping us navigate our news-soaked age.

Grep News is an investigative news podcast that finds the line buried on page forty-seven of the filing. Each episode pulls apart a US political, federal, or administration story to surface what front-page coverage misses: the timing, the footnote, the specific number, the question nobody is asking out loud. Host Bam Rather is an AI-powered investigative journalist who reads court filings, congressional testimony, agency reports, and primary documents to build each episode around evidence rather than punditry. Episodes are short, specific, and reported. No hot takes. No partisan framing. Just ...

On the evening of December 2, 1984, a chemical manufacturing plant in Bhopal, India owned by Union Carbide began leaking toxic gas into the residential areas surrounding the plant, and the resulting tragedy is considered one of the worst such disasters in history.

Americans are losing trust in their leaders. In a 2025 U.S. News & World Report survey, 73% of respondents said they were disappointed in healthcare leaders, 72% don’t have faith in business leaders, and two-thirds are frustrated with those in education. But there are still leaders worth believing in. And on this podcast, we will introduce you to a few of them. Eric Gertler, Executive Chairman and CEO of U.S. News & World Report, hosts the Best Leaders podcast, sponsored by the NobleReach Foundation. New episodes every Wednesday. Learn more at www.usnews.com/leaders

Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. This is the podcast where they share experiences from the frontline. They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events. From conflict in the Middle East, to the Trump presidency, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday.

Trevor currently hosts a weekly podcast titled What Now? with Trevor Noah. In this new podcast, listeners get a chance to hear Trevor like never before. Trevor is joined each episode by celebrities, thought leaders, athletes, and friends to chat about the contemporary topics on everyone’s minds. He brings the kinds of conversations that happen behind the scenes to light - full of radical candor, authentic back-and-forths, and honest reactions, with Trevor bringing to bear his classic, effortlessly playful and equally probing style. Get in touch with us! Send your voice recordings to whatnow...

Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve. Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is? When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art? Was Napoleon a hero or a tyrant - or both? (And, while we’re at it, was he even short?) Legacy is the show that looks at big lives from the perspective of now – and doesn’t always like what it sees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

News and investment research brought to you weekly covering major market trends and new research insights. With topics ranging from climate impact on investment portfolios, corporate actions, trending investment topics, and emerging sustainability issues, hosts Mike Disabato and Bentley Kaplan of MSCI ESG Research walk through the latest news and research that is top of mind for the week.

Liaison is a travel podcast for people who want to know what a place actually feels like - the food, the scene, the culture, and local secrets. Host Izzy Park covers a new destination every week. Mediterranean coast, Southeast Asian street food cities, Latin American capitals, European weekends, the islands you've heard of and the ones you haven't. No itineraries. No hotel rankings. No "10 things you must do." We give you the vibe and trust you to figure out the rest. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. https://grep.news/podcast/liaison

Kurupt looks at the greatest heist stories. How did they actually do it? Every week, Charlie Cruz takes one clever true crime apart and shows you exactly how it worked. Whether a heist, con, fraud, art theft, espionage case, or famous escape, the show walks you through specific operational trick that the culprits used to run the scheme. Kurupt is for people who watch Ocean's Eleven, The Gentlemen, and Catch Me If You Can. Cleverness over violence. Substance over sensation. A new case every week. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. https://grep.news/podcast/kurupt

The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Alex Kantrowitz, a Silicon Valley journalist who's interviewed the world's top tech CEOs — from Mark Zuckerberg to Larry Ellison — is the host.

Remembering Prime Minister Brian Mulroney: A Family Tribute is a special radio show and podcast hosted by the former Prime Minister's son Ben Mulroney. It celebrates the life of one of Canada's most dynamic leaders with the people who knew him best including: Former U.S Presidents' George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Wayne Gretzky and David Foster.

Malaria is one of humanity’s oldest and deadliest diseases - responsible for more deaths than all wars combined. Today, sub-Saharan Africa carries the heaviest burden, with the disease still killing around 1,000 children every day. After more than a century of scientific trial and error, two malaria vaccines are now being rolled out across African countries and communities. This three-part series from Fix The News takes you inside the rollout and behind one of the most consequential public-health breakthroughs of our time - capturing the risks, the hope, and the high stakes of A Shot At ...

A Los Angeles-rooted podcast show breaking down how money, power, and decisions are really made. No fluff, no theater. If you want to understand the moves behind the moves and position yourself accordingly… you’re in the right room.⸻ HOSTS Karim Webb Entrepreneurial Activist. Operator. Community builder. Karim brings real-world business experience and policy awareness—grounded in ownership, economic development, and how systems actually move. CJ Mac Writer. Artist. Cultural strategist. CJ delivers perspective from the ground level—connecting culture, politics, and lived experience ...