[Swprograms] Podding Along - Issue 462

[John A. Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion.  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. 

I personally curate this now resuming 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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“The Opportunity Costs of Corporate Welfare”
FUTURE TENSE - ABC RN (Radio National)
Every year the global fossil fuel industry is subsidized by governments to the tune of US$5.9 trillion, according to the International Monetary Fund.  Public money is being used to bankroll already wealthy private corporations. So, is there any real benefit to taxpayers? And, if not, what opportunities for change are being lost because of government largesse.  Guests:  Professor Michael Treblicock – Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Toronto, Andrew Lawrence – Features writer, Guardian (US edition), Ian Parry – Principal Environmental Fiscal Policy Expert, IMF, Dr Matthew Mitchell – Senior Research Fellow and Director, Equal Liberty Initiative, George Mason University.  (30”)
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/futuretense/future-tense-the-opportunity-costs-of-corporate-welfare/14035884

"Remembering Mikhail Gorbachev”
LATE NIGHT LIVE - ABC RN (Radio National)
Eminent historian Sheila Fitzpatrick reflects on the life and legacy of the late Mikhail Gorbachev, and a conversation between program host Phillip Adams and Gorbachev from the archives.  (59”)
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/remembering-mikhail-gorbachev/14032620

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A monthly compendium of these newsletters, plus on occasion additional pertinent material, will resume in December's CIDX Messenger, the monthly e-newsletter of the Canadian International DX Club (CIDX).  For further information, go to www.cidx.ca

John Figliozzi
Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide”
10th EDITION available NOW from universal-radio.com, amazon.com. amazon.co.uk and amazon.com.au, ham radio outlet.   




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