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Derek O'Brien dominated Indian television as the country's most well-known quizmaster for over two decades, asking questions to millions across India. Now he plays a key role in the Rajya Sabha, raising difficult questions from the front row in the Upper House. One of the most candid, courageous voices of the Opposition, O'Brien is articulate, incisive and provocative - qualities that are apparent in his writing.

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Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and acclaimed journalist Kerry O’Brien have written this handbook to answer the most commonly asked questions about why the Voice should be enshrined in the Constitution, and how it might function to improve policies affecting Indigenous communities, and genuinely close the gap on inequalities at the most basic level of human dignity.

On the 14th of October 2023, the Australian Government asked the Australian people to vote on changing the Australian Constitution to recognise Indigenous Australians through a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. This was rejected nationally. However, in the Northern Territories remotest communities 73% returned a YES Vote. The Voice to Parliament podcast is a post-referendum look at the needs of remote Australia and Indigenous peoples and urgent changes that need to be made. This series is a chance for Pintubi, Anmatjerre and Warlpiri people to have their say and to ...

Introducing the European Parliament Interpreters Podcast, your go-to source for cultural and language learning! Join us each season as we dive into the current presidency of the Council of the EU and interview people who work in and around the EU.Get ready for our first edition of the series - 'Ska vi ta en fika?' or 'Should we get a coffee?', will explore Swedish culture and language. Launching on April 28, you won't want to miss it! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at European Parliament Interpreters to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and cultural ...

The Care for Carers podcast is produced by the Carers Inclusion & Diversity Group at the Parliament of NSW. The Carers group aims to celebrate, educate and highlight the complex responsibilities that come with caring for someone with a mental illness, disability or for an older person. Our focus is also on improving the workplace for employees with caring responsibilities. The podcast raises awareness around the important role carers play in our society by shining the spotlight on individual Carers and their stories. Each episode features a diverse range of guests who share their experiences ...

The UK Parliament podcast about how people turn big ideas into laws that shape a society. This podcast draws on incredible human stories and groundbreaking ideas, following their route into Parliament, where they became the laws that shape our lives today. Find out more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delve into the historical journey of the Riot Act, a powerful law passed in 1714, at the onset of King George Is reign in Britain. This Act came into power in a tumultuous time of societal unrest and aimed to restore order. It laid out that any group of twelve or more citizens, found to be unlawfully, riotously and tumultuously assembled could be read a proclamation that mandated their dispersal within an hour, or face the death penalty. This also applied to those who interfered with the reading of the proclamation or caused damage while rioting. The law enforcement officers were granted ...

"King Felipe of Spain Dissolves Parliament, Clearing Way for New Elections" is from the May 03, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Raphael Minder and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"May Prepares to Stare down Parliament in 'Brexit' Standoff" is from the November 06, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"German Parliament Declares Armenian Deaths a Genocide, Angering Turkey" is from the June 02, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Alison Smale and Melissa Eddy and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Australia's Parliament Rejects Public Vote on Gay Marriage" is from the November 07, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Michelle Innis and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

If you asked him, Calgary MP Jasraj Singh Hallan would tell you he isn’t sure he was “born to serve.” What Jas would say is he knew the moment the trajectory of his life changed. As a new Canadian, it wasn’t enough just to be in the land of the maple leaf, he wanted to make a difference. First as a community leader and businessman, then as a family man, and now as an elected Member of Parliament for Calgary Forest Lawn, who also serves as the Shadow Minister of Immigration. Jas is also Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration working to improve people’s ...

"South Korean Parliament Votes to Impeach President Park Geun-hye" is from the December 9, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Choe Sang Hun and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Cameron Appears before Parliament on Final Day as Prime Minister" is from the July 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"'Brexit' Will Require a Vote in Parliament, U.K. Court Rules" is from the October 03, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and Steven Erlanger and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

A podcast about the people and places that make Houston Houston. Hosted by local transplant, Luke Brawner.

The Ish is a podcast from the liminal spaces of life, love, art, religion, and politics, hosted by Cameron Dezen Hammon.

The Relay is a podcast exploring the complexity of establishing justice-centered relationships and communities in modern times.

Fun Parts is a conversation exploring the relationship between sexuality and spirituality, hosted by Becky Patton, Latifah Alattas, Ashley Leusink, Steve Wiens, and Luke Brawner.