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Are today’s global institutions and norms for peace, democracy, and human rights still alive, or are they just “dead men walking”? In this thought-provoking new podcast series by the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT), organised in collaboration with Justice Info, we will try to answer the question. At a time of growing polarisation, geopolitical fragmentation, and declining institutional trust, our Dead Men Walking series aims to open space for honest reflection and serious thinking not only about the problems afflicting 20th century global norms and institutions, but also ...

In 1999, Munjed Al Muderis was a surgical resident working in Baghdad when the military police marched into the operating theatre and ordered the team to mutilate army deserters. When the head of surgery refused, he was executed. Munjed's choices were stark - comply and breach the medical oath, refuse and face death or flee. That day, Munjed's life changed forever. He escaped to Indonesia and boarded a boat to Australia.

Sky News correspondent Ian Woods has been invited to witness the execution of a man in the US state of Oklahoma. Richard Glossip is on death row for a murder he says he didn't commit. In this series, Woods examines the case, interviews the key people involved and discusses the controversy over the use of lethal injection.

Coming together with a small group of friends, Ann Pettitt started a movement that changed the face of Cold War Britain. Her remarkable memoir tells the real story behind one of the 20th century's most iconic expressions of grass roots political will.

Frank Rivera is an advocate for not only Sarcoidosis, but also for the rare disease and chronic pain community. This audiobook is about how to rise above adversity and the strength of one person. One person can make a difference if you work hard. Frank has dealt with adversity as a child with leukemia. His mother having health issues herself taught him strength and love. He fought through tough times during his childhood to only find out as an adult, after misdiagnosis, he has a rare disease that has no cure.

Bob Starkey, the host of Dad Bod Walking | A Podcast of Friends, brings a shorter version of his podcast to the WJOB Podcast Network. Bringing his perspective as a Dad, Husband, Elected Official, and Super Nerd, Bob talks about timely topics that impact the Region ...or whatever he feels like talking about that day. Listen to this and his long-form podcast wherever you get your pods....Dad Bod Walking.

From the halls of the Philadelphia City Council to the challenges of single motherhood, Blondell Reynolds-Brown's memoir Walking a Tightrope Backward in High Heels offers an unflinching look at what it takes to succeed in the bruising arena of big-city politics. As one of Philadelphia's most influential councilwomen, Reynolds-Brown shattered glass ceilings and championed transformative legislation for women, children, and families during her remarkable twenty-year tenure.

You probably know the story of the late Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. You might not recognize the name of her husband, Charlie Soap, yet his role as a Native community organizer is no less significant. Last One Walking charts for the first time the life and work of this influential Cherokee.

This book restores a little-known advocate of Indian rights to her place in history. In June 1889 a widowed Brooklyn artist named Catherine Weldon traveled to the Standing Rock Reservation in Dakota Territory to help Sitting Bull hold on to land that the government was trying to wrest from his people. Her efforts were counterproductive; she was ordered to leave the reservation, and the Standing Rock Sioux were bullied into signing away their land. But she returned with her teenage son, settling at Sitting Bull's camp on the Grand River.

Just two weeks after winning reelection to his ninth term in Congress, Steve King was stunned to learn the “Swamp” was poised to unleash a treacherous media blitzkrieg designed to kill his Congressional political career on the spot. The words “They believe they can force you to resign” still ring in his ears today. He knew Democrats and the media would pile on. Unfortunately, the threat was from within his party, and it was far more dangerous. The Republican establishment, RINOs, elitists, globalists, and NeverTrumpers needed him out of the way. This is the full story.

This Podcast was started when two coworkers in the Midwest would meet up and go on walks (actually meet at John’s desk) and talk all the happenings in today’s world. News, sports, pop culture, ect... after a while folks would ask us what we talked about now you can know. join us on our walks

From his insight as a black police officer in a volatile urban setting, as well as a community leader and church minister, Terrell Carter offers a constructive approach to addressing racism, societal divisions and police/community interaction - and points the way to a more hopeful future.

How can Christianity and the Bible restore America’s foundations in our current cultural climate? Does the Bible say anything about how to strengthen our hometown, or heal the political divide in our land? Dr. David Armstrong will explore these and many other topics on Walking at Liberty!

Former high-ranking Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials, alongside an army colonel, a judge, a diplomat, a propaganda official, a secret agent, and a CCP role-model student, lift the veil on the Marxist culture that has molded the thoughts and actions of Chinese people for over 70 years. It is this culture that created China’s “Walking Dead”. Filmmaker and author, Kay Rubacek, weaves together interviews with these Chinese communist insiders with extensive research, and a sense of humor, into a rich narrative.

A podcast about Climate Action in Newfoundland and Labrador

Experience Capitol Hill through the lens of women in this exciting new podcast!WALKING THE HILL IN THESE SHOES is not just your usual compilation of interviews! These are women who have made things happen on and off Capitol Hill, mostly behind the scenes and uncelebrated. Stay tuned for some well-known surprise guests who will give a unique perspective on our body politic. This is my second podcast series following my initial show 'Grab em By the Policy" (be sure to check it out).ABOUT ME I am originally from West Virginia (an actual coal miner's daughter) and began my career in state ...

Exploring theology, culture, and politics within a biblical and reformed worldview. Welcome to the Dead Men Walking Podcast.

Dead Talk Live - Entertainment Talk Show Featuring Celebrity Guest Interviews

The Ones Who Live: A Recap and Exploration of Rick Grimes' Return The Walking Dead universe continues to expand with the arrival of The Ones Who Live, a limited-series spin-off focusing on the long-awaited return of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and the continuation of his story following his mysterious disappearance in the original series's ninth season. A New Landscape: The six-episode series picks up some time after the events of The Walking Dead's conclusion, with Rick finding himself in a vastly different environment from the one he left behind. No longer amidst the familiar group of ...

Welcome to the Sleepwalking into dystopia Podcast by Sleepless Dystopian home of behavioural marketing specialist and writer Sam I Am. Where we attempt to make sense of the world through prose, satire, art, mentalism, opinion, and debate pulling apart the choice architectures of coercive manipulation and control.Within this podcast sometimes I just get creative, read prose I have written. Sometimes I will be getting all political on you, and trying to pull apart the framing and manipulations of the media, big business and politicians.Join and follow on my Facebook page today facebook.com/...