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Poddictive
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Addicted to podcasts and vloggs, especially those that aim to educate, entertain and inform (sound familiar?)
Would liaise faire pre-WW1 Britain have faired better if it had shared Trump's love of tactics?

The EI Podcast: The end of Pax Britannica

Episode webpage: audioboom.com/posts/8817144

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The end of Pax Britannica
Graeme Thompson (https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/the-end-of-pax-britannica/) on the fall of a liberal world order. Read by Leighton Pugh.
audioboom.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The early 20th century US economy was very different to today. The New Deal was only part the US economic recovery. WWII was very significant.

American History Hit: Darkest Hours: The Great Depression

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Darkest Hours: The Great Depression | American History Hit
shows.acast.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:58 AM
The Monroe Doctrine was very different to The Donroe Doctrine (although perhaps it is on the same projectory)

American History Hit: The Monroe Doctrine

Episode webpage: shows.acast.com/american-his...

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The Monroe Doctrine | American History Hit
shows.acast.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Another fascinating episode of Not Just The Tudors hosted by @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social on the only royal physician to be executed and why.

Not Just the Tudors: Elizabeth I's Doctor - & Poisoner?

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Elizabeth I's Doctor - & Poisoner? | Not Just the Tudors
shows.acast.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:58 PM
A social media site for AI Agents - or is it?

Science Weekly: What bots talk about when they think humans aren’t listening

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Science Weekly | The Guardian
<p>Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news</p>
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
"The absolute heart of this story is male on female abuse"

Today in Focus: Marina Hyde on Epstein’s enablers: will they get away with it? – The Latest

Episode webpage: www.theguardian.com/news/series/...

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Today in Focus | The Guardian
<p>Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism.</p><p></p><p>Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on-the-ground reporting, i...
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Second Strong Message Here post of the day - this episode about the art of saying sorry might have been helpful to Jim Ratcliffe.

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February 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Is Armando Iannucci's Strong Message Here Radio 4's most incisive political analysis or an entertainment operation 🤔

@aiannucci.bsky.social and guest Stewart Lee dissect Psychodrama

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Strong Message Here - Psychodrama (with Stewart Lee) - BBC Sounds
Is political language on fast forward? And are we addicted to the psychodrama?
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri: Ep.39 - Drones, Rockets and Satellites: The New Power Asymmetry? | Ft. Chris Kemp, CEO of Astra

Episode webpage: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gre...

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Ep.39 - Drones, Rockets and Satellites: The New Power Asymmetry? | Ft. Chris Kemp, CEO of Astra & Ex CTO, NASA by The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, wit...
In this episode of The Great Tech Game, host Anirudh Suri sits down with Chris Kemp — Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Astra, and former CTO of NASA — to unpack how the commercial space race is reshaping...
podcasters.spotify.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 PM
So much if the world doesn't have access to clean water and it is a major problem.

Intelligence Squared: Can Water Shape Our Future?

Episode webpage: www.intelligencesquared.com

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Attend - Intelligence Squared
Where Great Minds Meet
www.intelligencesquared.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The woman who would be queen

HistoryExtra podcast: Empress Matilda: life of the week

Episode webpage: www.historyextra.com

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History Extra Home
Thousands of historical articles on both British and world history for all levels of knowledge and interest.
www.historyextra.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Are we wiser to the language of political scandal than we used to be? Are bouts of selective amnesia politically wise?

Strong Message Here: You've Let Your Country Down (with Emily Maitlis)

Episode webpage: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - Strong Message Here, You've Let Your Country Down (with Emily Maitlis)
Emily Maitlis joins Armando to pore through the language of the Epstein Files.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason

History Unplugged Podcast: The Man Who Sold the War: Tom Paine's Journey from Common Sense to Global Firebrand

Episode webpage: omny.fm/shows/histor...

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The Man Who Sold the War: Tom Paine's Journey from Common Sense to Global Firebrand - History Unplugged
Most of us only know Thomas Paine for one thing: writing Common Sense in 1776, which helped kickstart the Revolution by selling hundreds of thousands of copies. But he was far more than a writer. Pain...
omny.fm
February 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Science Friday: Untangling The History Of Dog Domestication

Would you prefer a dog or a tame silver fax as a pet? I did not anticipate Erin Hecht's answer 😂

Episode webpage: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/sci...

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Science Friday: Segments | WNYC Studios | Podcasts
The source for entertaining stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
www.wnycstudios.org
February 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Thinks: why doesn't @maryltrump.bsky.social videos show up in my YouTube feed... Oh I haven't subscribed.
Fixed 🙂
1970's New York Donald

"Trump’s Misogyny Erupts on Live TV" full video | youtu.be/B9lEabQ1HNI
February 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Science Friday: We’re All Being Played By Metrics

C. Thi Nguyen offers a profound critique of "value capture", the process by which rich, nuanced personal values are replaced by simplified, external metrics.

Episode webpage: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/sci...

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Science Friday: Segments | WNYC Studios | Podcasts
The source for entertaining stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
www.wnycstudios.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:07 AM
The UK has the third largest AI market in the world, behind only the United States and China.

Intelligence Squared: Can Britain Become an AI Superpower? The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook (Part One)

Episode webpage: www.intelligencesquared.com

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Attend - Intelligence Squared
Where Great Minds Meet
www.intelligencesquared.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:50 AM
This pod from 2023 lays out the issues about AGI and Superintelligent AI.

FT Tech Tonic: Superintelligent AI: can chatbots think?

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Superintelligent AI: can chatbots think? | FT Tech Tonic
When you interact with a chatbot, it seems like it’s reasoning. But are we being fooled?
shows.acast.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Interesting to hear about Danny Boyle's leadership - very open and collaborative.

The Documentary Podcast: In the Studio: Danny Boyle

Episode webpage: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

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BBC World Service - The Documentary Podcast, In the Studio: Danny Boyle
Creating a dance spectacular to launch Manchester’s new venue
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Couple of years old but still relevant and entertaining.

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal: Business Masterclass: How Anyone Can Build A Million Dollar Brand - Chris Ducker

Episode webpage: share.transistor.fm/s/b232599b

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Business Masterclass: How Anyone Can Build A Million Dollar Brand - Chris Ducker | Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal | Episode 8
It might seem super difficult to become well known in a space if you're just starting out, but there are some tips and tricks which will level up your reputation and the opportunities which come your ...
share.transistor.fm
February 3, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Sapolsky makes a strong case for determinism. Does anyone have a strong case for free will?

Big Brains: Do We Really Have Free Will? With Robert Sapolsky

Episode webpage: big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/do-...

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Do We Really Have Free Will? With Robert Sapolsky | Big Brains
Here’s the question you’re going to be asking for the next 30 minutes: Did I freely choose to listen to this podcast, or did I actually have no choice at all? Most of us probably believe we have free ...
big-brains.simplecast.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Science Friday: Music’s Emotional Power Can Shape Memories—And Your Perception Of Time

Episode webpage: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/sci...

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Science Friday: Segments | WNYC Studios | Podcasts
The source for entertaining stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
www.wnycstudios.org
February 3, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Wide ranging discussion on music across time and culture 👍

The world, the universe and us: The origin and evolution of music: Steve Pretty plays the conch

Episode webpage: www.newscientist.com

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New Scientist | Science news, articles, and features
Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.
www.newscientist.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Solid list. What do you think?

The world, the universe and us: The 5 worst ideas of the 21st century – and how they went wrong

Episode webpage: www.newscientist.com

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New Scientist | Science news, articles, and features
Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.
www.newscientist.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Eat garlic to smell better?

Science Quickly: Want to smell more attractive? Try these foods

Episode webpage: www.sciencequickly.com

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Science Quickly
Science Quickly brings you fresh discoveries and cutting-edge science stories. Host Rachel Feltman unpacks complex ideas with clarity, making it easy to stay informed and inspired—no science backgroun...
www.sciencequickly.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:24 PM