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In 1967, not long after the Six-Day War, three young Arab men ventured into the town of Ramle, in what is now Jewish Israel. They were cousins, on a pilgrimage to see their childhood homes; their families had been driven out of Palestine nearly 20 years earlier. One cousin had a door slammed in his face, and another found his old house had been converted into a school. But the third, Bashir Al-Khairi, was met at the door by a young woman called Dalia, who invited them in.

Lillian has worked for KVCR, the public radio and television station serving the Inland Empire. She is currently with KCAA and the radio host of Back Story With Lillian Vasquez . She has produced/hosted/reported on over 750 reports/stories, programs, documentaries, series interstitials, and PSAs. She has also worked as a project manager for many productions and marketing projects, children activities and a variety of community and fundraiser events. She is a guest speaker and advocate for autism and has hosted and produced several television programs on various aspect of the Autism Spectrum.Of...

'An unlikely hero has a master storyteller to tell his tale. The King and the Christmas Tree is a poignant Christmas treat.' Lucy Worsley, historian, broadcaster and author Every December, a huge Christmas tree arrives in Trafalgar Square. Bedecked in lights, it is a shimmering, festive beacon...

Brought to you by Penguin. Eight Weeks is a deeply moving and inspiring memoir that tells the remarkable life story of Baroness Young of Hornsey, from her childhood in foster care, to becoming one of the first Black women in the House of Lords. Lola Young has been an actress, an academic, an...

The first definitive account of Boko Haram’s abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls, their years in captivity, and why this story still matters - by celebrated international journalist Isha Sesay. The kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in 2014 made global headlines. From poor Nigerian...

Brought to you by Penguin. A stunning, deeply felt exploration of the struggle between ownership and belonging in England, by the best-selling author of The Book of Trespass Early one September, Nick Hayes brought his houseboat up the Thames into rural Oxfordshire, mooring opposite a strange...

Born in a remote village in Kenya, Nice Leng'ete saw the young girls she grew up with receive the cut, the rite of passage into female adulthood in Masai culture. Every girl got the cut, and once you did, you'd be married off to a man triple your age. You might be his second or third wife. You'd have children in your teens. This is exactly what happened to Nice's sister. To resist the cut meant becoming an outcast in Masai culture.

You've heard the phrase, "Can't see the forest for the trees." Each episode, I chat with good people making good stuff.

In Under the Big Tree, public health leader Ellen Agler and award-winning writer Mojie Crigler tell the moving stories of those struggling with these diseases and the life-saving work that can be-and has been - done to combat these NTDs. They introduce listeners to people from all walks of life - from car washers in Lake Victoria and surgeons on motorbikes to under-resourced local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and Big Pharma scientists - as they chronicle what has been called the largest public health program in the world. 

Named after Mahatma Gandhi's phrase for the schools of pre-colonial India, The Beautiful Tree recounts Tooley's journey from the largest shanty town in Africa to the hinterlands of Gansu, China. It introduces listeners to the families and teachers who taught him that the poor are not waiting for educational handouts. They are building their own schools and educating themselves.

As the Foreign Affairs columnist for The New York Times, Thomas L. Friedman has traveled to the four corners of the globe, interviewing people from all walks of contemporary life -- peasants in the Amazon rain forest, new entrepreneurs in Indonesia, Islamic students in Teheran, and the financial...

Trees in a Pod – The Tree Law Podcast Hosted by Sarah Dodd, founder and CEO of Tree Law, Trees in a Pod explores the complex, fascinating world where trees and the law collide. From high-profile trials like the Sycamore Gap case to the everyday legal battles around roots, branches, boundaries and planning disputes, Sarah brings clarity, curiosity and expertise to each episode.With over two decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to environmental justice, Sarah unpacks real cases, interviews key voices in the sector, and explains how the law can both protect and challenge the ...

When an apple falls, does it roll far or stay close to its tree?Is it an exact clone of all the other apples the tree produces or something entirely different?This is the question that has perplexed the public about Marina for the simple reason that she is the daughter of the man who has...

A group of brothers and friends gathering to discuss a list of important topics impacting the general population on a day to day basis.

Wir sind Tree Talk, dein Podcast rund um das Thema Klima- und Umweltschutz. Bei uns hörst du was junge Menschen beschäftigt. __ Schalte ein und erfahre warum so viel Plastikmüll im Meer landet, was unsere Ernährung mit dem Klima zu tun hat und wie du selbst zur Klimaaktivist*in werden kannst. __ Von jungen Menschen für junge Menschen. __ Das Projekt ist ein Projekt des Internationalen Bund in Karlsruhe. Gefördert durch das Bundesministerium für Inneres und Heimat.

Welcome to the 'No Shade Just Palm Trees Podcast,’ where shade is scarce, and laughter grows abundantly! Join our hosts, the man who traded his rap dreams for comedic schemes, as he spins tales of humorous misadventures and serves up life's quirks with a side of wit. Alongside him are two fabulous, ill in more ways than one, highly intelligent, beautiful unstoppable women, sharing their sizzling hot takes on life with freestyle comedy. Get ready for a podcast oasis filled with humor, laughter, and a whole lot of sunshine that’s inspiring, refreshing and informative. It's not just...

This book provides a compelling look at the state of the world's agriculture and its evolving impact on people and the environment. One Shot takes listeners on an evolving journey from the peanut fields of Africa to the corn fields of America; connecting seven of the world's most pressing challenges to farming practices, and offering the revival of forest gardens as a core agricultural solution.

The Village Oak Tree is where the Irish storyteller comes to your digital village to bring you stories from the outside world. Join me every Wednesday as I try my best to find topics that are not plastered all over the main stream news pages everywhere you look. I research news from around the world, that despite not being in all over the front pages, may be important to regular people nonetheless. To wrap things up, I try to add a little imagination to your visit with a short story that might make you think. Sláinte

Tree of Liberty Society believes in restoring liberty through faith and action. Liberty can only be had by a moral and righteous people. We understand the necessity for holding government accountable. This requires a people who understand the principles of freedom, the source of their God-given rights, and the proper role of government. It is also essential to be aware of those conspiring to take away your freedom.Tree of Liberty Society is uniting communities based on correct principles, through education and action.Join us in planting seeds of liberty in the heart of our communities.https://...

This podcast will include tales from my life, advice, and the many experiences I have had throughout the course of my life. I will talk about parenting, raising a family, real life issues and stories. My goal is to reveal myself to my listeners and talk about the challenges and successes I have had in my life. We are all finding our way throughout this life. Hopefully some of my experiences will help you in your journey. We will also have some fun podcasts that will look to lighten the load we all carry.