[Swprograms] Podding Along - Issue 450

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Podcasts are a great development in the history of radio because they permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion.  I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning when weather and my own psyche permit.  Indeed, were it not for podcasts I doubt I would have found any other inspiration for putting in these miles as long as I have.

Hence…Podding Along!

Some of the best radio comes from the public networks of the UK, Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S.  While there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of great podcasts from other sources, the ones sponsored via public radio have been vetted though the worthy objectives of the medium. 

Furthermore, I personally curate this continuing series of small samplings that are listed in more or less 90 minute helpings. Admittedly that makes these recommendations somewhat subjective.  But, as you will see, my interests are many and my tolerance for incompatible topics and views are pretty wide-ranging.  I hope you will find these suggestions helpful in enhancing your enjoyment of radio.

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“Large Scale Redevelopment”
THE URBANIST - Monocle 24
Can large-scale developments become catalysts for better neighbourhoods? This week we explore repurposing efforts at London’s Battersea Power Station and in an old Sears retail space in New York state. (30”)
https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-urbanist/540/

"Michael McCaul: Is Biden up to facing off with Putin?”
HARDtalk - BBC World Service
Republican Congressman Michael McCaul accuses President Biden of failing to stand up to the challenge of Vladimir Putin in Ukraine. After four years of Donald Trump, are Republicans credible when they condemn Biden for foreign policy failure?  (23”)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct1n2j

"Kiril Petkov: Is Bulgaria ready to stand up to Russia?”
HARDtalk - BBC World Service
Vladimir Putin knows how to probe for weakness in the West. With his troops building up on the Ukrainian border, Russia’s president is testing the unity of NATO. In particular, he is putting pressure on Europe’s eastern flank. How will nations once in the Soviet orbit respond? Stephen Sackur speaks to Kiril Petkov, Prime Minister of Bulgaria, which Moscow says must not host a NATO military presence. This is a big test for a new prime minister in the EU’s poorest country. Is Bulgaria ready to stand up to Russia? (23”)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct1n72

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John Figliozzi
Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide”
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