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A hundred and fifty bite-sized insights into philosophy's greatest minds. Mini Philosophy is a fascinating journey into what some of the greatest minds of the last 2,500 years have to say about the big questions in life and why they are relevant to us today. Covering everything from Sun Tzu's strategy for winning at board games to Freud's insights into our 'death drive'; why De Beauvoir believed the mothering instinct is a myth to why Schopenhauer probably wasn't much fun at parties, these mini meditations will expand your mind (and bend it too).

"Wildfire with Buck Wild" is a show for folks who love the outdoors, good food, great music, and everything up north. We’ll keep it moving at a quick pace, covering lots of hot topics along the way. We’ll talk America, common sense, maybe throw a little shade at culture and politics, but always with a laugh, a campfire vibe, and a positive spin. This is a space for those who love the cabin life and the UP NORTH lifestyle — sharing stories, having fun, connecting with friends away from the big city. So grab a seat by the campfire, crack a cold one, or grab some coffee, and lets get WILD!

Wildfire is a powerful Western tale of love, determination, and the untamed spirit of the wild. When a fiery stallion, a rugged cowboy, and a strong-willed woman cross paths, their lives become intertwined in a story of passion, freedom, and adventure. Zane Grey’s vivid storytelling brings the beauty and danger of the frontier to life, making this a must-listen for fans of classic Westerns.

Welcome to THE Wildfire Podcast, hosted by the owners of Wildfire Podcasting- the show that connects old friends, new friends, business partners, and special guests. We may reflect on our lives, share aspects of our favorite music and entertainment, ponder health and well-being- and as often as we can, we’ll introduce you to some incredible local professionals and businesses. We invite you to join us in the conversation at - Site: wildfirepodcasts.com - Twitter: @wildfire_pods - Instagram: wildfire_podcasts - Facebook: wildfirepods

Tommy Jessop is a multi-award winning actor, theatre performer, and campaigner. Tommy has been at the vanguard of bringing awareness of the potential of people living with Down syndrome to the media, and to government. A Life Worth Living will be Tommy's story - from his journey into acting and campaigning while showing his unstoppable determination, charisma, and love for life.

Conversations with experts about disaster preparation.Information and Common Sense

We explore effective strategies for managing misinformation, coordinating resources, and maintaining public trust during wildfires and floods. Hear personal stories from the front lines, lessons from past emergencies, and insights on preparation and training. Our podcast offers valuable knowledge for professionals and anyone interested in crisis communications.Follow Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications and stay informed on managing chaos in disasters, emergencies and crises. Find us on YouTube where you can watch recent episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=...

'HUGELY IMPRESSIVE' - THE INDEPENDENT 'AN ASTONISHINGLY FINE HISTORY' - COUNTRY LIFE 'FASCINATING' - DAILY MAIL The history of the world's most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. As they signed NATO into being after World War II...

'Superb ... entertaining ... Phillips traverses this sprawling terrain with energy and charm' Telegraph 'Exceptionally funny from cover to cover, it is not only an entertaining read but also deeply researched and thoughtful' Irish Independent 'Fans of Phillips's earlier books Humans and Truth...

Humans are unique in our ability to understand time, able to comprehend the past and future like no other species. Yet modern-day technology and capitalism have supercharged our short-termist tendencies and trapped us in the present, at the mercy of reactive politics, quarterly business targets and 24-hour news cycles. It wasn't always so.

In his 26 years in the field, Richard Taylor has worked on well over a hundred murder cases, with victims and perpetrators from all walks of life. In this fascinating memoir, Taylor draws on some of the most tragic, horrific and illuminating of these cases - as well as dark secrets from his own family's past - to explore some of the questions he grapples with every day: why do people kill? Does committing a monstrous act make someone a monster? Could any of us, in the wrong circumstances, become a killer?

A powerful and deeply personal exploration of a divided country - and a hopeful vision for change. Weaving together history, reportage and memoir, Sarfraz Manzoor journeys around Britain in search of the roots of this division - from the fear that Islam promotes violence, to the suspicion that Muslims wish to live segregated lives, to the belief that Islam is fundamentally misogynistic.

'This book is both heart-rending and gorgeous. It crosses the line many times but ultimately, it's about love. He teaches us humanity.' MIRIAM MARGOLYES 'Thank you, Joey, for getting your dad off his arse to write this book.' HUGH BONNEVILLE 'A beautiful book - powerful, persuasive, illuminating...

Join podcast hosts Chief Jeff Johnson (Ret.) and Chief Kim Zagaris (Ret.) as they are joined by experts in the field of preventing and fighting wildfires. 🎥 Watch: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | PodBean | Player FM | Podchaser🎧 Listen On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | PodBean | iHeartRadio | Player FM | Podchaser

Join podcast hosts Chief Jeff Johnson (Ret.) and Chief Kim Zagaris (Ret.) as they are joined by experts in the field of preventing and fighting wildfires. 🎥 Watch: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | PodBean | Player FM | Podchaser🎧 Listen On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | PodBean | iHeartRadio | Player FM | Podchaser

Every so often, a new idea comes along that changes everything. Vaccinations. Relativity. Fascism. Can we imagine a world before the invention of writing? hat would Christianity have looked like without with a concept of hell? This fascinating little audiobook tells the stories behind 150 revolutionary concepts and explains why they are important. Taken from the realms of science, politics, society, religion and technology, these are the big ideas that have changed the world - in a nutshell.

How the monarchs of England and Scotland met their deaths has been a wonderful mixture of violence, infections, overindulgence and occasional regicide. In Mortal Monarchs, medical historian Dr Suzie Edge examines 1,000 years of royal deaths to uncover the plots, accusations, rivalries and ever-present threat of poison that the kings and queens of old faced.

Multiple fast-moving wildfires are raging across the Los Angeles area, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. The situation is dire, with three major fires (Palisades, Eaton, and Sunset). Hosted by Emma and Ian

California’s fire season gets hotter, longer, and more extreme every year - fire season is now year-round. Of the thousands of firefighters who battle California’s blazes every year, roughly 30 percent of the on-the-ground wildland crews are inmates earning a dollar an hour. Approximately 200 of those firefighters are women serving on all-female crews. In Breathing Fire, Jaime Lowe expands on her revelatory work for The New York Times Magazine.

Gunflint Burning is a comprehensive account of the dramatic events around the Ham Lake fire of 2007, one of the largest wildfires in Minnesota history. In sharp detail, Cary J. Griffith describes the key events of the fire as they unfold, transporting listeners to the front lines of an epic struggle that was at times heroic, tragic, and sublime.