Parhaat Radio Exterior Podcastit (2024)

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English Language Broadcast - Digital platforms and the power of the men that run them - 05/09/24 30:11

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A week ago, the CEO of instant messaging service Telegram, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France for reportedly failing to prevent criminal activity on the app. And this past weekend, Brazil suspended access to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, after Elon Musk refused to comply with the Brazilian's Government's requests. Events like…

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September 2024: Totality of Impact! 1:03:05

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Text Light Pollution News! A lot to discuss this month! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by an expert panel featuring the equitable conservationist, Shelana deSilva, lawyer and satellite researcher, Yana Yakushina, and, consultant, John Barentine. See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a …

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English Language Broadcast - Unveiling the story of Colonia Dignidad - 03/09/24 31:18

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Ilse was only 11 years old when her family packed their bags and left from Germany to Chile, where they settled in a colony that looked idyllic from the outside, but in reality it was nothing of the sorts. Ilse is a fictional character, but her memoirs are based on real stories that happened in Colonia Dignidad, a religious cult under the leadershi…

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English Language Broadcast - Rockers and Mods: 60 years since the Brighton Brawl - 31/08/24 30:35

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A decade after the Second World War, the pessimism and hopelessness gave way to a new era in which young people became immersed in the new found phenomenon of "teenage life" and dove head first into the new cultural movements that developed during the 60s. Mods and Rockers peacefully coexisted together in the UK, sharing the streets and the roads. …

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English Language Broadcast - Spanish expressions that don't exist in English - 29/08/24 32:17

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If any of you are trying to learn Spanish or any other language you might have encountered some words or some expressions that cannot be translated, And no matter how hard you try, the only way to convey these concepts is by offering a rough explanation. Spanish is no exception and we have a few words that are particularly difficult to translate to…

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English Language Broadcast - Churchill fotos: finding value in the mundane - 27/08/24 35:56

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On the 19th of August we celebrated World Photography Day. A day dedicated to "the art, craft, science and history of photography". This year's theme was "An entire day", a project in which thousands of people shared photographs of what happens around the world in a single day. Well to celebrate World Photography Day and get into the spirit of this…

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English Language Broadcast - Mar de las calmas: the first marine national park in Spain - 24/08/24 33:26

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The island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands is the smallest out of the seven islands that make up the archipielago, but being the smallest does not mean it's lacking in ecological treasures. El Mar de las Calmas, located in the south of the island, is about to become the first marine national park in Spain due to the exceptionality of its biodive…

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English Language Broadcast - "True crimes": Does the law protect victims and relatives? - 22/08/24 31:26

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Making a murderer, Dahmer, The Disappearance of Madeleine McCannor, in Spain, The Asunta case, The Alcàsser murders or The Sancho case... If you are a fan of "true crimes" you might have heard about some of these. Documentary or fiction series based on real crimes have become extremely popular on streaming services. But, recently, here in Spain, a …

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English Language Broadcast - Medusa's reflection: the representation of women in media - 20/08/24 32:56

18d ago32:56

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Summertime is usually considered a time to relax, to pause and reflect. To do what we enjoy without the pressure of routine. And one of the preferred activities during this time is, of course, reading. On this broadcast we learn about "El reflejo de Medusa" (Medusa's reflection), a book about contemporary representations of women in media. From the…

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August 2024: A Right to Night? 53:50

17d ago53:50

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Text Light Pollution News! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Betty Buckley who made this great film, the Stars at Night and by Leo Smith, who is now starting up a new Coalition to Reduce Light Pollution! See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: 'Security' lights in…

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English Language Broadcast - Partaloa: The village where foreigners find a home - 17/08/24 32:10

21d ago32:10

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The nice weather, the proximity of the people, the beautiful landscapes and the gastronomy are just some of the reasons why Spain is one of the main holiday destinations for many. But for some people, it is not only a holiday country, but a home. This is the case of Steve Conroy, who arrived to Spain from Liverpool 11 years ago and settled in the s…

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English Language Broadcast - The controversial 'gag law' 9 years after its approval - 15/08/24 30:26

23d ago30:26

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9 years ago, the aftermath of the economic crisis led to a period of unrest in our country. Protests against cutbacks, inequality and corruption spread in all regions, asking for a democratic renovation. In this context, the government at the time, tried to put an end to the protests with a set of reforms, which were quickly dubbed the "gag law", a…

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English Language Broadcast - West Nile Virus: Is there an epidemic in Spain? - 13/08/24 31:29

25d ago31:29

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As our country leaves behind the fourth heat wave of this summer, concerns about the consequences of unusually warm temperatures continue to rise. One of these consequences is the increase of mosquito population, especially in humid areas of our country. In Andalusia, the West Nile Virus worries citizens as several cases have been detected in the l…

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English Language Broadcast - Olympics 2024: What's behind successful athletes? - 10/08/24 32:39

28d ago32:39

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The monotony and endless heat of summer has been broken up this 2024 by the Paris Olympics, an event that brings people together from all over the world, and glues even the most disinterested of sports fans to their screens. Of course, one of the things we find fascinating about the Olympics is... How is the human body capable of such fantastic fea…

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English Language Broadcast - Akira Comics: one of the world's best comic book stores - 08/08/24 32:21

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The Eisner Spirit Award used to be a lifetime title, awarded to a comic book store from anywhere in the world for "doing an outstanding job of supporting the comic art medium, both in the industry at large, and in their local community." Madrid's Akira Comics store achieved the award back in 2012, and this year, thanks to a change in the rules, the…

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English Language Broadcast - The risks of 'callo solar', dangerous summer trends - 06/08/24 31:57

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It is summer time here in Spain and, as the country experiences its warmest and sunniest weather of year, the risks associated to sun exposure increase. In this context, recent trends have surfaced in social media, trends that might be dangerous. One of this is what is called "callo solar" (solar callus), a practice that claims to build resitance t…

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August 2024: Checking the Box! 56:02

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Text Light Pollution News! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Betty Buckley who made this great film, the Stars at Night and by Leo Smith, who is now starting up a new Coalition to Reduce Light Pollution! See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Will a former landfi…

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English Language Broadcast - 'The female perspective' of the Prado Museum - 03/08/24 33:47

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Marianna of Austria, Elisabeth of Bourbon, Christina of Sweden, all of them remarkable women who played very important roles in the history of their countries, and also in the history of art. "The female perspective" is an exhibition route which aims to shed some light on the role of women in the collection of the Prado Museum and particularly wome…

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English Language Broadcast - Classical theatre comes alive on Mérida's ancient stage - 01/08/24 30:10

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The Roman Theatre in Mérida is the oldest functioning theatre in the world, thanks to the Festival Internacional de Teatro Clásico de Mérida, which brings classical theatre to life on a stage built around the year 16 BC. This festival is held annually in the city of Mérida, and this year its 70th edition will be taking place until the 25th of Augus…

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English Language Broadcast - Dedicated to the Unknown - 30/07/24 30:59

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An artist who explored themes of memory, the subconscious and cultural phenomena, and renowned for her approach to art through mediums including video, installation and photography... The first in-depth exploration of Susan Hiller's art is currently showing in the Helga de Alvear Museum of Contemporary Art, in Cáceres, Spain, and is titled Susan Hi…

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English Language Broadcast - Ilness's arrival in literature and medical humanities - 27/07/24 31:58

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"Novels, one would have thought, would have been devoted to influenza; epic poems to typhoid ; odes to pneumonia, lyrics to toothache. But no; with a few exceptions- literature does its best to maintain that its concern is with the mind." These are words written by Virginia Woolf in 1926, from her essay On Being Ill. In this essay, the American aut…

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Why It's So Bright at Night? Interview with Councilmember Dee Durham of New Castle County, Delaware 38:27

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Text Light Pollution News! How can one county lead the charge against light pollution while balancing development and environmental preservation? Second District New Castle County, Delaware Councilmember Dee Durham joins host Bill McGeeney to discuss the successful passage of Lighting Ordinance 23-122, aimed at reducing light pollution through smar…

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English Language Broadcast - A goodbye to Ficciones, Madrid's last video rental store - 25/07/24 30:16

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An era comes to an end in the city of Madrid as the last surviving video rental store will be closing its doors for the last time. 'Ficciones de cine' was once a place cherished by locals, but now only a few nostalgic or movie enthusiasts have been keeping the business barely alive. Before it's final goodbye on July 31st, we visited the store to le…

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English Language Broadcast - The astounding recovery of the Iberian Lynx - 23/07/24 30:25

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Only twenty years ago, there were less than 100 Iberian Lynxes in Spain... Now the latest census shows that there are more than 2000 specimens of Iberian Lynx in the Peninsula. This extraordinary improvement means that the species is no longer considered "endangered" and is now categorized as "vulnerable". This was made possible thanks to the effor…

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July 2024: We Need Better Resolution! 44:50

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Text Light Pollution News! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Ken Walczak of Dark Sky International, Lya Osborn of Light Justice, and the award winning landscape astrophotographer, Josh Dury. See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Let there be Skyglow—light pollut…

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July 2024: To a Better 2045! 1:14:43

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Text Light Pollution News! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Ken Walczak of Dark Sky International, Lya Osborn of Light Justice, and the award winning landscape astrophotographer, Josh Dury. See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Florida won't light bridges in ra…

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June 2024: Crap Lighting 1:53:22

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Text Light Pollution News! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by David Smith of Buglife, lawyer and policy researcher, Yana Yakushina, and Dark Skies Officer for Cumbria, Jack Ellerby. See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Why some animals become agitated during sol…

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May 2024: Radio Aero Ecology 1:47:02

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Text Light Pollution News! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Shane Ludtke of the Actual Astronomy Podcast, Jeff Buler of the Aeroecology Lab at the University of Delaware, and Matthias Schmitt of Cedar Breaks National Monument. See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Pic…

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4.19.24 – Texas Ticket on Lone Star Community Radio 53:56

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4.19.24 - Texas Ticket on Lone Star Community Radio Special Guests Suzanne's Band!! https://suzannesband.com/ https://www.instagram.com/suzannesband/ With your host Armando Nino of Golakeconroe Co - Host Megan Davis with American Financial Network Inc https://www.facebook.com/megan.coward.1 https://www.instagram.com/megan2586 Texas Ticket is sponso…

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Apr 2024: Sonification 1:49:14

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Text Light Pollution News! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Isa Mohammed of the Caribbean Institute of Astronomy, Frank Turina of the Night Sky Resource Center, and the Director of Dark Sky International's Engagement, Bettymaya Foott. See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bi…

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