[Swprograms] Podding Along - Issue 489

[John A. Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion.  While there are thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of great podcasts from other sources, the ones sponsored via public radio have been vetted through the worthy objectives of the medium. 

Here’s what I’ve been listening to recently.  I hope you might find these suggestions helpful in enhancing your own enjoyment of radio, our favorite medium.

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“Best of LNL: The Invasion of Iraq, 20 Years On”
LATE NIGHT LIVE - ABC RN (Radio Natonal)
The 19th of March 2003 marked the beginning of the invasion of Iraq by the United States and the 'Coalition of the Willing'. 20 years on, award-winning Iraqi journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad reflects on how the invasion transformed his country; and former Australian diplomat to the Middle East Robert Bowker shares his own memories, and considers Australia's legacy in the Arab world.  (53”)
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/latenightlive/bestoflnl-the-invastion-of-iraq-20-years-on/102960322

“How to Do Diplomacy with Autocrats”
IDEAS - BBC Radio 4
Autocratic governments, like democratic ones, have a sphere of influence and a logic of diplomacy. They do their diplomatic dance with each other but also with democracies. Sometimes, that dance is a partnership but often it's a competition. Is it possible to have honest and pragmatic engagements, especially in a time of crisis, when the diplomatic temperature is set to a default slow burn?  (57”)
https://www/cbc.ca/radio/ideas/china-s-stance-on-israel-hamas-war-1.7059153


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A compendium of these suggestions, plus on occasion additional pertinent material, is published in most editions of the CIDX Messenger, the monthly e-newsletter of the Canadian International DX Club (CIDX).  For further information and membership information, go to www.cidx.ca

John Figliozzi
Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide”
NEW!!!!  11th EDITION available from mid-December from universal-radio.com, amazon.com. amazon.co.uk and amazon.com.au, Ham Radio Outlet, W5YI.com.  A few copies of 10th Edition are still available. 




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