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Madhav Gadgil was born in Pune in 1942, just as Salim Ali's superbly illustrated Book of Indian Birds was published. Influenced by his birdwatcher father, he learnt to recognize birds from their pictures even before he could read. He is an unusual combination of a person fascinated by the...

The science on climate change has been clear for a very long time now. Yet despite decades of appeals, mass street protests, petition campaigns, and peaceful demonstrations, we are still facing a booming fossil fuel industry, rising seas, rising emission levels, and a rising temperature. With the stakes so high, why haven't we moved beyond peaceful protest? In this lyrical manifesto, noted climate scholar (and saboteur of SUV tires and coal mines) Andreas Malm makes an impassioned call for the climate movement to escalate its tactics in the face of ecological collapse.

Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage?

Welcome to News Shake Up — the show where we slow the headlines down long enough to actually understand them. I’m your host, Anthony Smith. Because in today’s world, news doesn’t just inform — it overwhelms. Every scroll brings a crisis. Every notification brings a new argument. And somewhere in the middle of all that noise, truth often gets lost. Here on News Shake Up, we don’t rush past the stories. We sit with them. We question them. We connect the dots. From sports and entertainment to politics and real-life accountability — this is where the stories behind the headlines get ...

Up Close with Lee Kuan Yew gathers some of the vivid memories of 37 people who have worked or interacted closely with Lee Kuan Yew in some way or other, from when he was at Raffles College in 1941 right up to his demise in 2015. Among these are his 13 Principal Private Secretaries and Special Assistants who lived and breathed Mr Lee for a few years each, and Mdm Yeong Yoon Ying, his Press Secretary of over 20 years.

An Invitation to Community and Models for Connection After almost every presentation activist and writer Mia Birdsong gives to executives, think tanks, and policy makers, one of those leaders quietly confesses how much they long for the profound community she describes. They have family, friends...

Wes Streeting might have ended up in prison rather than in parliament. His maternal grandfather Bill, an unsuccessful armed robber, spent time behind bars, as did his grandmother, who was also a political campaigner. Brought up on a Stepney council estate, the young Streeting saw his teenage parents struggle to provide for him. In One Boy, Two Bills & A Fry Up he brings to life the poverty, humiliation and incredible struggle for them choosing whether to feed the meter and heat the flat, put carpet on the floor, or food on the table.

In Man Up, Cynthia Miller-Idriss, a leading expert on extremism, reveals how an epidemic of misogyny—both online and off—and a patriarchal backlash are driving an exponential rise in mass and far-right violence. She also offers essential strategies that all of us—including parents, teachers, and counselors—can use to fight the rising tide of violence, beginning with recognizing the misogyny that pervades our everyday lives.

🎧 Pick Me Up Daily Start your day with a burst of positivity! Pick Me Up Daily is your go-to podcast for uplifting stories, inspiring thoughts, and good vibes. Each brief episode offers a heartwarming news story, a motivational insight, or a quick interview designed to brighten your day and help you maintain a positive outlook. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or on the move, let Pick Me Up Daily be your daily dose of encouragement.​

From city halls to school boards, What’s Up, Dane? highlights the stories shaping Dane County. We use AI to help summarize local news efficiently, so you can stay informed without spending hours reading. Quick listens, local focus.

Discover the transformative journey of Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, as he leads the state's development in various fields. From youth employment to infrastructure and healthcare, delve into the details of his impactful initiatives. Find out the story behind his rise to Chief Minister and explore upcoming projects in this insightful podcast on Audio Pitara and all major streaming platforms.

A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST A NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR A VANITY FAIR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “Riveting and darkly funny and in all senses of the word, unclassifiable.” – The New York Times A wild, humane, and hilarious meditation on post-privacy...

I'm Kevin, and I'm here to give you my honest, no-nonsense opinion on the hottest topics. Expect insightful commentary, sharp wit, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. Whether it's politics, pop culture, or current events, I'll cut through the noise and give you the straight facts. Join me on this journey of truth-telling and entertainment.

Policy fights, technology bets, and leadership decisions in defense health IT Fed up with the talking points. Fired up about what actually works. Mary Womack and Sara Byrd go deep on the policy fights, technology bets, and leadership decisions shaping federal health IT and defense innovation. We cover: • The MHS Triad and military health transformation • DHA, VA, and Defense Health Agency modernization • AI implementation, data governance, and federal acquisition • What contractors actually need to know to win No jargon. No spin. Just the unfiltered analysis you need to stay ahead.

Piped Up is a UK heating and trades podcast hosted by Rob (Founder of UKRadiators.com) and James, a heating engineer with 20 years’ experience. Unfiltered opinions, debates, and real reactions from inside the trade — covering the realities of heating, business, and life on the tools. Rob brings the business perspective. James brings real-world experience. 🎥 Full episodes on YouTube 📱 Daily clips across social 🎧 Audio available everywhere Made for heating engineers, plumbers, tradespeople — and anyone who can handle honest opinions without the PR polish.

Fifty years after Betty Friedan unveiled The Feminine Mystique, relations between men and women in America have never been more dysfunctional. If women are more liberated than ever before, why aren't they happier? In this shocking, funny, and bluntly honest tour of today’s gender discontents...

With ten years broadcasting under their belts, Dave Shingler and Kleon Bewley present Up The Trent Without a Paddle. Two blokes from Stoke-on-Trent talking all things happening during the week with opinions and laughs thrown in throughout!

Once a week, Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington have a conversation with a leader in clean energy, mobility, climate finance or sustainable development. Informative, inspiring and fun!

In his new book, Pay Up!, John L. Campbell shows that while these claims are highly influential, they are also wrong. Using historical and cross-national evidence, the book challenges and refutes every justification conservatives have made for tax cuts—that American taxes are too high; they hurt the economy; they facilitate government waste; they constitute an unfair downward redistribution of income; and they threaten individual freedom—and conversely shows that countries can actually benefit from higher taxes, especially when tax increases fall most heavily on those most able to pay them.

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