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India has seen a biggest scams between 2000 to 2015. These scams have not only caused financial losses to individuals but also caused significant damage to the reputation of the country. From the 2G Spectrum Scam to the PNB Scam, these biggest frauds have taken a toll on India's economy and its citizens. The 2G Spectrum Scam is one of the most notorious Indian scams at times. It involved the illegal allocation of telecom licenses by politicians and bureaucrats for personal gain. The CWG Scam was another major scam which involved the alleged misappropriation of funds during the 2010 ...

Each week, GB News presenter Will Kingston takes aim at the sacred cows of the modern age, joined by a lineup of colourful, contrarian guests. It’s not about his truth, your truth, or their truth. It’s about the truth. New episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday at 6pm (BST) on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Ready. Aim. Fire at Will. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each week, two million listeners tune into Wait Wait . . . Don’t Tell Me! to test their knowledge of the week’s dumbest news against some of the best and brightest - panelists including author and humorist Roy Blount Jr., author and radio anomaly Tom Bodett, syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson ( Ask Amy), Atlantic Monthly journalist P.J. O’Rourke, Washington Post columnist Roxanne Roberts, and other know-it-alls.

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 ...

This article explores the importance and complexity of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital maritime chokepoint that influences global energy security, geopolitics, and international trade. From rising tensions to economic impacts and strategic responses, it breaks down why this narrow waterway commands the world’s attention. For more engaging podcasts on global issues and current events, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/424pzou This content was created in partnership and with the help of ...

Returning to his days as a reporter for El Espectador, Gabriel García Márquez chronicles, with consummate skill, the period in late 1990 when Colombian security forces mounted a nationwide manhunt for Pablo Escobar, the ruthless and elusive head of the Medellin cartel. Ten men and women were abducted by Escobar’s henchmen and used as bargaining chips against extradition to the United States. From the testimonies and diaries of the survivors, García Márquez reconstructs their bizarre ordeal with cinematic intensity, breathtaking language, and rigor.

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) ...

There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. Listeners will learn about the young adult novels that helped Hitler form his monstrous ideology, the founder of Blackwater’s insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives of the sons and daughters of dictators and Saddam Hussein’s side career as a trashy romance ...

Tracing the moments after its creation, this groundbreaking story follows how news of the Declaration of Independence spread to people throughout the thirteen colonies and the Atlantic world. In 1776, people could hear the Declaration of Independence proclaimed in public squares and could read...

From the two World Wars, to Korea, Vietnam and today’s conflicts, War Stories reveals the courage and sacrifice of the Americans who serve in our nation’s military.

The definitive podcast about the Burma Campaign of World War Two. Join historians and authors Dr Robert Lyman MBE & Jack Bowsher as they take you through dripping monsoon and jungles, across parched plains, and over rivers and mountains sharing the incredible and often brutal story of the war against Japan in Southeast Asia.In Series One (Spring 2025) Rob and Jack did a general broad brush narrative of the campaign.Series Two began in June 2025 and includes interviews with historians, relatives of veterans, and plenty of narratives by Jack and Rob, all about the retreat in 1942. Later series ...

Michael Jackson sold over 400 million records. He changed the music industry. He may also be the most accused entertainer in modern history. The Michael Jackson biopic shattered box office records. The Cascio family — who defended Jackson for twenty-five years — just filed a lawsuit alleging he abused all of their children. Wade Robson and James Safechuck are heading to trial. And the Michael Jackson estate says every accusation is a lie. Music & Monsters is a five-part investigative series from Hidden Killers host Tony Brueski examining every major accusation against Michael Jackson — ...

Alexis de Tocqueville arrived in New York in May 1831. America was still getting started. But this young French aristocrat was the first foreigner to foresee what it would become: not just a country, but an idea—one powerful enough to shape the future of the world.Tocqueville's nine-month road trip took him to the frontier, to the South and, eventually, to the White House. It spawned his masterpiece: “Democracy in America”. Many people still consider this book the single most insightful piece of writing on America. John Prideaux, The Economist’s US editor, is one of them. Now, 250 ...

Duncan Ray investigates journalism's evolving role in democracy, exploring how economic pressures, algorithmic incentives, and eroding norms threaten the profession. The series examines investigative reporting's impact, engagement-driven news consequences, and distinctions between journalism and content. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.

Geopolitics & Empire

Une émission rétrospective de 40 années d'information en français aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest.

Real History, Human Voiced, Ad Free. ASMR Historian is a 3-person team made up of historians from the UK, Australia, and Germany. Scripts are human written by the team. ASMR Historian is 100% human voiced. All enquiries to: asmrhistorianinfo@gmail.com

In the early morning hours of July 4th, 2025, floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country. At least 138 people died, many of them children. For the last 12 months reporters from The Texas Newsroom have been talking to people about what happened that night and what it’s been like in the aftermath. This podcast is about their stories and the questions they have, that all of us have. Why did this happen? How could this happen with almost no warning? And could it happen again?

Beyond the Banner is where Taylorville sports history comes to life.Presented by ILSportsWire in partnership with the Taylorville Sports Hall of Fame, Beyond the Banner takes listeners beyond the records, trophies, and championship banners to uncover the stories behind the athletes, coaches, teams, and moments that shaped Taylorville athletics. The Taylorville Sports Hall of Fame has honored generations of outstanding athletes and teams since its founding in 1995, preserving a rich tradition of excellence.Hosted by Dave McCoy, each episode features conversations with some of the biggest names ...