Learn Vietnamese with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at VietnamesePod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Even after 50 years, the impact of the Vietnam War echoes across generations. Hear the stories of service and sacrifice from people who are affected — veterans, their families, and others who add perspective to those experiences. Brought to you by the nonprofit that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, “The Wall,” in Washington, D.C.
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Forget what you thought you knew about Vietnam. It's no longer that, as you're about to find out. Hit subscribe for conversations about trends, culture and business from one of the world's fastest growing markets: Vietnam. Hosted by Ian Paynton, co-founder of We Create Content, a content agency that builds audiences for global brands in Vietnam.
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A woman’s search for her father—a pilot who disappeared during a mission in Vietnam—collides with the fight over what we owe those who never returned from war. From the producers of "America's Girls," and hosted by Texas Monthly writer Josh Alvarez, the show debuts April 2025. Texas Monthly Audio subscribers get early access to the show, plus bonus episodes and more subscriber-only audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to learn more. Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a ...
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Based on a true story. A group of soldiers in Vietnam decide they need to murder their rogue lieutenant, if they're going to make it home alive. TRAINING DAY meets PLATOON.
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Vietnam Rising is now Co Tam - Builders With Hearts. "Co Tam" (có tâm) means "with heart" in Vietnamese. As your host moves internationally, we're expanding from Vietnam business stories to global entrepreneurs who build with purpose. We share authentic conversations with founders and leaders creating meaningful businesses worldwide - those who build not just for profit, but with heart.
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Outside Viet is a look at Vietnamese history, culture and food from the perspective of a Vietnamese person born out in the wider world. There's all these things my parents never told me because they were busy working and living, now I found some time to catch up on it. This is a metamorphosis of the original Post Cerebral Infarction and Your Internet Uncle podcasts, where I tried to remember things to help me learn about my roots. Formerly name "Why an S and not a V?".
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We explore the oral histories of World War II veterans from interviews conducted by your hosts Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield. We play selected clips from these veteran interviews to explore their experiences in their own words with the hosts providing compelling commentary and historical context. Be ready to get some mud on your boots!
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A compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.
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In 1971, two young Air Force veterans — Richard and Sarah Allgood — found themselves separated by the Vietnam War, yet connected through hundreds of heartfelt letters. Decades later, after their passing, their daughter discovered a preserved box of their correspondence: a story of love, family, courage, and hope written one letter at a time. The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love shares these personal letters, weaving a timeless narrative of war, separation, and enduring devotion. Jo ...
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This is the latest news in Vietnamese from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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Being a part of the Vietnamese culture of over 100 million people comes with plenty of history, privilege, honor, and not to mention painful challenges. Join Kenneth Nguyen as he spotlights Vietnamese experience from around the world! Each podcast episode explores the creative process of individuals shaping the diversity of what it means to be Vietnamese--as a local, born and raised, or as a third culture kid. Gain insight on the divisions that separate us politically and culturally. This po ...
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Candid personal stories from family & friends, told in Vietnamese and English.
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Hear firsthand stories from America’s military heroes on Veterans Chronicles. From D-Day, Iwo Jima, and Khe Sanh to Baghdad, Fallujah, and Afghanistan, this podcast features exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses to history’s greatest battles. Rare archival recordings and segments like “Heroes of the Air” and “World War II Chronicles” bring their courage to life. Subscribe for gripping tales of bravery and sacrifice. For more information, visit radioamerica.com/veterans-chronicles/
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We talk to a veteran who fought in Vietnam
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Experience the Cold War like never before with Cold War Conversations — an award-winning podcast recommended by The New York Times. Each week, host Ian Sanders brings you raw, firsthand accounts from the people who lived through one of history’s most tense and transformative eras — soldiers, spies, civilians, and more. These aren’t stories from textbooks. They’re unfiltered voices from the frontlines of history — emotional, gripping, and deeply human. This is Cold War history, told from the ...
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Welcome to our scrappy podcast. Bob Buzzanco and Scott Parkin co-host a regular podcast to discuss radical environmental and anti-capitalist politics with organizers, academics, artists and more. Bob Buzzanco is a professor of history at the University of Houston. He specializes in, writes about and talks on the Vietnam War era, foreign policy, Vietnam, radical social movements, economics, and other stuff. Scott Parkin is climate organizer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has organize ...
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The Vietnam War Cover art photo provided by Nahil Naseer on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nahilnaseer
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Vietmam’s stance on neocolonialism, climate change and DRC
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The incredible real stories behind the making of the biggest documentary series & films on Netflix. Host Rebecca Lavoie leads in-depth interviews with creators and subjects, exploring how these stories are produced & their impact, while uncovering new information. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Stupid kids say stupid things
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Housing for the Aged Action Group presents a show exploring a range of housing issues.
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Lessons of Vietnam - A show by the NC Vietnam veterans Association, discussing Lessons we learned from Vietnam, truths and myths about the war
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Welcome to Dearest Suzie, a podcast and photo series that brings to life the personal letters, diary entries, and photographs of U.S. Army helicopter pilot William “Bill” Lowie during his service in the Vietnam War. In this introductory episode, host Alexander Lowie—Bill’s grandson and an anthropologist—sets the stage for a journey through family history and wartime memories. With the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam War approaching, Alexander will share Bill’s experiences in a unique “on thi ...
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This is a podcast about the Vietnam War.
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We all desire happiness - what is good, pleasant right, permanent, joyful, satisfying, and easy. But life often brings frustration, dissatisfaction, incompleteness, and sorrow. This podcast channel offers talks and question-response-sessions from Zen Buddhist Monk, Vietnam Veteran, Author, and Peace Activist Claude AnShin Thomas. This is for everyone who yearns for understanding and for embodying the difference we want to see in the world. Let's embark together on a path of ending all wars a ...
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Billy O'Connor Vietnam Veteran, retired New York City Firefighter and Frank Pace (TV producer) who has produced more than 700 episodes of network television, discuss their fascinating journeys through life with combined experience of over 140 years. Both have Co-Authored 3 Books together with the first publication of their collaboration "If These Lips Could Talk" released in September 2020. Billy and Frank take you through their vast knowledge of the world and the people they have encountere ...
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Join us as long-time ABC 7 reporter Paul Meincke sits down with our senior war heroes from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War to explore their stories and memories of serving their nation.
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Its about my grandfather and some of his stories about going to Vietnam and leaving Vietnam
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Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4
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The BritCham Vietnam Podcast will talk about all things business and whats going on in Vietnam. Host Matt Ryland, Executive Director of BritCham Vietnam, will talk to industry experts who will give their views and experiences on the topics that matter in Vietnam.
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BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)
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Learn from Southeast Asia's best tech leaders. Build the future, learn from our past & stay human in between. No B.S on success. Southeast Asia's #1 startup & venture capital podcast with 80,000+ listeners. Hosted by Jeremy Au. VC & serial founder. Harvard MBA & UC Berkeley. Sci-fi nerd & dad of two daughters. Growth and personal growth solves all problems. The best feeling is coaching good humans to be great leaders. Published on Monday & Thursday. Weekly tech news debates, changemaker inte ...
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Dék Cover art photo provided by Євгенія Височина on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@eugenivy_reserv
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A podcast about being comfortable in your own skin. P.S. If you're still figuring your stuff out, don't worry, I still feel awkward most days too.
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This podcast will introduce you to a new world: Vietnamese folk tales! They are interesting, funny, and many more qualities.
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We talk about how media, the draft, and post traumatic stress disorder made the Vietnam War controversial.
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There differences between an American household vs a Vietnamese household
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Keep Honking is a trawl through the characters and stories behind the Vietnam Swans Australian Rules Footy Club. We've had 1,000's of people involved in our club over the journey and this podcast will touch base with many of them exploring their stories both related to and beyond the footy club.
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1-3 podcasts each week or month for Vietnamese students to listen and improve their listening skill.
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In this monthly podcast series, Deloitte Vietnam will talk you through notable matters that are directly making impact on your business by the Covid-19 pandemic. Strategic forecasting, recommendations, and helpful solutions are what Deloitte Vietnam experts will share in every episode of this series. Have any questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] #deloittevoices
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Vietnamese News at 20:00 (JST), October 21
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9:59NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Vietnamese News at 20:00 (JST), October 21By NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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451 - How Far Would You Go To Tell Your Story - Film Director Duzan Duong
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37:12In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Czech-Vietnamese filmmaker Duzan Duong to explore the creative and personal journey behind his debut feature film, Summer School 2001 — a project that took 8 years to make and 6 years to write. We discuss what it takes to navigate European film financing structures, how he approached casting and directing act…
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Throwback Thursday S1 #78 - Core Words Lesson #18 — Quiz Review
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3:56measure your progress with this video quizBy VietnamesePod101.com
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The Netflix documentary film The Perfect Neighbor offers a real-time look at the simmering dispute between a white woman and her Black neighbors. Told largely through police body cam footage, it reveals the petty complaints that started the conflict - and the heart-wrenching grief when it ended. It also explores whether Susan Lorincz tried to weapo…
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Shane and Fiona speak to Wendy Morris and Amity James about their participation at the National Housing Conference in Perth, where they both spoke on a panel about gender responsive housing policies. Wendy Morris is a HAAG member and Amity James is an Associate Professor at Curtin University.By Shane and Fiona speak to Wendy Morris and Amity James
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Episode 92: We Were Soldiers: The Battle of Ia Drang Valley
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38:52The Battle of Ia Drang in November of 1965 was the first major battle between the U.S. Army and the North Vietnamese Army during the Vietnam War. The engagement -- which resulted in 237 dead and 258 wounded on the American side -- spawned a critically acclaimed book and a major motion picture detailing the events around Landing Zones X-Ray and Alba…
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October 21, 1971: The Home Stretch Before Home Leave
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9:45Send us a text Four weeks left. Sarah is restless in San Antonio, and Dick is marking the same days in Vietnam. Their letters on October 21 are filled with humor, longing, and the easy rhythm of two people who know exactly who they are to each other — husband, wife, lover, soon-to-be parents, and best friends counting down to a reunion that can’t c…
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Send us a text Six months into their separation, Sarah and Dick’s letters reach a new kind of intimacy — fearless, playful, and full of trust. From tie-dye baby shirts and Mexican lunches in San Antonio to quiet nights on alert in Vietnam, they write with a freedom that only comes from knowing their love can hold anything. It’s the sound of two peo…
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E60: Why foreign leadership styles fail in Vietnam (and how to fix yours!)
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34:34Many foreign leaders arrive in Vietnam full of confidence — armed with a leadership style that’s worked everywhere else. But within weeks, frustration sets in. Teams seem hesitant, feedback is quiet, and quick wins are nowhere to be found. In this episode of You Don’t Know Vietnam, cross-cultural leadership expert Julie Sivan joins Ian Paynton to u…
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TWND and Ray Harris Jr. Discuss Top Five Nazi Blunders! Part 2 of 2
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47:37The Warrior Next Door and pleased to have collaborated with Ray Harris Jr. of The History of WW2 Podcast to discuss our Top Five Nazi Blunders of WW2! Please leave your top five on our website warriornextdoor.com or our facebook page! Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo
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BRAVE: Three Generations, Three Revolutions: Walkman, Nokia, and ChatGPT - E636
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27:21Jeremy Au explains how human civilization remained mostly unchanged for nearly a million years before experiencing rapid economic and technological growth in just the last few centuries. He traces this transformation from basic survival to modern innovation, reflecting on how technology, trade, and governance reshaped human life and why Southeast A…
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October 19, 1971: Thirty Wake-Ups and the Longing That Fills the Rain
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9:52Send us a text Dick is down to thirty wake-ups in Vietnam, filling his nights with letters, music, and a three-hour tape of The Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. In San Antonio, Sarah is still surrounded by rain — cleaning, planning, laughing, and missing him so much she can feel it in her body. Between them is a rhythm of waiti…
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Saving Ourselves From Big Car w/ Author David Obst (G&R 431)
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44:50In our latest, we talk with author David Obst about how “Big Car”—the complex of automotive, oil, insurance, media, and political interests—has shaped how we live, move, and die.Bio//David Obst is an American literary agent and author of “Saving Ourselves from Big Car.”——🎸 Outro- "Cars" by Gary Neumann🔗 Links🌐 David’s Website: https://www.stopbigca…
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Indian-based author and podcaster Purba Chakraborty talks about the history of fiction writing. We hear about the rise in popularity of 'Nordic Noir', following the publication of Henning Mankell's crime novels. Then we listen to BBC archive of wr…
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Nobel economics prize 2025: What's the big idea?
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8:56Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt have been awarded this year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. The three are sharing 11 million Swedish kronor, over a million dollars, after being recognised for their work in the area of “innovation-driven economic growth”. But why does this area matter and what did the three economists actua…
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October 18, 1971: Thirty-One Wake-Ups and the Sound of Rain
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11:53Send us a text It’s mid-October 1971. Dick is counting thirty-one wake-ups until a short two-week leave home in November — a brief visit before returning to finish his Vietnam tour in the spring. In San Antonio, Sarah spends another gray, rainy Monday balancing dentist visits, friendship, and the slow ache of missing him. Between them travels a sma…
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From Racially Segregated Savannah to Nuclear Missile Crew Commander (426)
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56:53Dennis Greene, is a former Air Force officer, who shares his incredible journey from a challenging childhood in segregated Savannah, Georgia to a distinguished military career. He reflects on his early inspirations, the realities of growing up in a segregated South, and the lessons learned throughout his US military service. Dennis discusses the si…
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October 17, 1971: Eggs Benedict, Rain, and the Countdown Home
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12:04Send us a text On a rainy Sunday in San Antonio, Sarah plans Eggs Benedict and champagne for the morning her husband returns home. Across the world in Vietnam, Dick finalizes his leave — November 18 — and counts down the days. Between cookies, letters, and laughter, they dream of the same kitchen table, the same bed, the same morning light. Support…
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October 16, 1971: Rain, Apple Pie, and the Kick That Moved the Paper
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11:40Send us a text While rain falls in San Antonio, Dick bakes an apple pie halfway across the world in Vietnam. Sarah stays home, feeling their baby move so strongly it kicks a piece of paper off her belly. Two lives divided by an ocean — connected by love, longing, and the quiet beginnings of a family that would one day find its way to Big Sky, Monta…
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October 15, 1971: The Morning Letter I Missed
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5:52Send us a text Yesterday’s episode shared Sarah’s evening letter — the one where she joked about writing twice in one day. But there really were two letters that day. This is the one I missed — the first one, written that morning, full of errands, laughter, and small comforts that kept her steady while she waited for my dad to come home. Support th…
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October 15, 1971: Letters in Tune Across a War
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9:29Send us a text It’s another day of distance — one letter from Vietnam, one from San Antonio — both written on October 15, 1971. He’s counting the weeks until his short trip home. She’s writing twice in one day, reaching across the miles. Somehow, they’re always in tune, even in war. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is…
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October 14, 1971: Letters in Sync, Even in War
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11:46Send us a text Two letters written on the same day — one from a war zone, one from a quiet apartment in Texas. He finally has a date to come home. She doesn’t know it yet. Still, somehow, their words move in step — letters in sync, even in war. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on re…
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The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook w/ Organizer Nadine Bloch (G&R 430)
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41:01In real time, , we're seeing Trump's authoritarian forces moving to consolidate power with an "authoritarian playbook" used in the past and other parts of the world. While institutions like the Democratic Party, Harvard and Columbia and the nation's big law firms capitulate, we're seeing resistance from the streets of Washington D.C., Chicago, Port…
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BRAVE: David’s Slingshot VS. Goliath, Oatly’s Rise & Southeast Asia’s VC Jungle - E635
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14:31Jeremy Au explained how startups evolve from chaos to clarity and how fragmentation in Southeast Asia creates both problems and opportunities. He used the jungle-to-highway model to describe startup growth, compared founders to David facing Goliath, and showed how innovation, like oat milk or vaping turns small experiments into billion-dollar revol…
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TSgt Joe 'Peppy' Sciarra, U.S. Army, World War II, Battle of Luzon
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33:34Joe "Peppy" Sciarra was drafted into the U.S. Army the day after he graduated from high school. All four boys in his family served during World War II. After basic training, Sciarra was assigned to the Army's 25th Infantry Division, known as "Tropic Lightning." He was then ordered to be part of a heavy weapons platoon operating 81 millimeter mortar…
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In the Netflix documentary My Father, the BTK Killer, Kerri Rawson embarks on a personal journey of understanding—confronting childhood trauma and searching for healing. In this bonus from the podcast Monster: BTK from Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, Executive Producer Payne Lindsey sits down with Kerri to talk about her early childhood, learning…
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Are millions of people getting Motability cars for anxiety and ADHD?
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28:38Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week: The Conservative party conference has been told that millions of people are getting free cars from the government because they have ADHD and anxiety. Is that right? The chair of the Labour party says that only 3% of farmers will be affected by proposed changes to inheritance tax. …
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“Có khó khăn, hãy mang lên bàn mổ xẻ.” - Hành trình xây văn hoá làm việc tại DinCox | Co Tam Podcast
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33:10Khi thương hiệu giày DinCox của gia đình Ngân Lưu rơi từ đỉnh cao độc quyền thị trường xuống điểm xuất phát, cô nhận ra: chức danh corporate chỉ là sự công nhận tạm thời người khác cho mượn, nhưng xây dựng thứ gì đó thực sự đòi hỏi phải đối mặt với vấn đề trực diện. Giải pháp của cô? "Có khó khăn, hãy mang lên bàn mổ xẻ" – đặt mọi khó khăn lên bàn …
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October 13, 1971: Cookies, Cramps, and Counting the Days
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13:38Send us a text Three letters travel across the ocean in a single day — two from Sarah in San Antonio, one from Dick in Vietnam. Between them are sleepless nights, parties, laughter, a few cookies, and a love that refuses to loosen its grip, even half a world apart. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcas…
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Send us a text Stories of the Forest People (người rùng) were abound during the Vietnam (or American, depending on your perspective) War. Stories about these tall, powerful and hairy people stretched back to French colonial times. We hope Rolando Bautista found what he was looking for.By Jon, Dennis
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TWND and Ray Harris Jr. Discuss Top Five Nazi Blunders! Part 1 of 2
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59:08The Warrior Next Door and pleased to have collaborated with Ray Harris Jr. of The History of WW2 Podcast to discuss our Top Five Nazi Blunders of WW2! Please leave your top five on our website warriornextdoor.com or our facebook page! Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo
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Jordan Dea-Mattson: Sci-Fi Futures, Rogue AI, and Why Meta-Skills Will Decide Who Thrives – E634
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37:21Jeremy Au and Jordan Dea-Mattson reconnect to explore how Vernor Vinge’s Rainbows End anticipated today’s world of accelerating technology, reskilling challenges, and demographic shifts. They examine which predictions came true, which fell short, and how these lessons apply to AI adoption, fragile digital systems, and the need for lifelong learning…
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October 12, 1971: Cookies, Coke, and Blue Baby Gifts
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11:40Send us a text On October 12, 1971, Dick sat in his hooch in Vietnam eating Sarah’s cookies and drinking a Coke while balancing their checkbook and planning for their future. That same day, Sarah was in San Antonio — surrounded by blue baby gifts from her friends, cheering for her Pirates, and writing about how much she missed him. Two letters, two…
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Trump's War on Venezuela w/ Dr. Rodrigo Acuña (G&R 429)
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57:59In recent weeks, the U.S. has bombed multiple alleged Venezuelan “drug boats” at sea, killing at least 21 people without providing any clear evidence that they were involved in drug trafficking or linked to the government in Caracas. The U.S. has also increased its military footprint in the Caribbean and placed a $50 million bounty on President Nic…
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Are 72% of prison inmates in Switzerland foreign?
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8:58In a recent speech to the UN, US president Donald Trump set out some remarkable figures on the proportion of inmates in European prisons who were foreign nationals. Citing statistics from the Council of Europe, he references Greece, Germany and Austria, as having rates around 50%. “In Switzerland, beautiful Switzerland,” he said “72% of the people …
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October 11, 1971 — A Scare, a Grape Soda, and Grateful Hearts
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14:01Send us a text On October 11, 1971, Dick writes from Da Nang without knowing that Sarah has just spent the night in the hospital. His letter is calm and full of everyday comforts — cooking, saving money, and sipping his wife’s favorite grape soda. Meanwhile, Sarah writes from San Antonio, home again after a frightening night, trying to steady herse…
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The evacuation of Tristan da Cunha and Japan surrenders to China at the end of World War Two
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59:50Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. We start with a BBC archive interview where one woman recounts what it was like to survive the earthquake and landside in 1961 following the volcanic eruption in Tristan da Cunha. Our guest is Anne Green, a retired schoolteacher from the island of…
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The KGB defector who saved MI5 and changed the Cold War (425)
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1:03:15Oleg Lyalin, was a KGB officer whose actions would provide British intelligence with pivotal information during the Cold War. I speak with Richard Kerbaj, the author of a new book, 'The Defector,' which chronicles Lyalin's story. Lyalin was trained with The KGB’s Department V, which was their sabotage and assassinations department. He was …
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12. On Ambivalence, Attention, Resistance on Pilgrimage and in a War Zone #68
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20:06Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, peace activist, and author - responds to questions from students in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online m…
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October 10, 1971: Trust, Distance, and the Strength to Tell the Truth
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10:31Send us a text While Dick settles into another ordinary day in Vietnam, Sarah faces a medical scare that leaves her hospitalized and alone in San Antonio. Their letters from October 10, 1971 reveal two sides of love and trust—one routine, one terrifying—and the power of telling the truth, even when it hurts. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam T…
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October 9, 1971: Pitza, Lobster, and a Thousand Miles of Love
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8:45Send us a text A Saturday apart but perfectly in sync — Sarah eats “pitza” and beer for breakfast in San Antonio, while Dick sips Kahlúa after lobster and steak in Vietnam. Both write of laughter, longing, and the simple pleasures that connect them. One month since Hawaii, their love still feels freshly held in their arms Support the show The Allgo…
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Robert McNamara is one of the most polarizing figures in the history of the Vietnam War. A revealing new biography draws upon previously unseen personal papers, letters, and diaries to shed new light on one of the most consequential and tormented figures of his era.By Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
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Trump's Ever Widening Crackdown on the "Left" w/ journalist Adam Federman (G&R 428)
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15:51In our latest, Scott talks with journalist Adam Federman (@adamfederman) about recent developments of the Trump administration targeting organizations, donors and individuals who oppose them. Bio// Adam Federman works at Type Investigations as a reporting fellow. He has written extensively on corporate and police spying on environmental activists, …
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Indonesia Protests, TikTok Suspensions & What Happens When Trust Breaks w/ Gita Sjahrir - E633
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32:01Gita Sjahrir and Jeremy Au analyze Indonesia’s nationwide protests to uncover how economic frustration, political tone-deafness, and social media reshaped the country’s trust in government. They discuss how widening income gaps and stalled reforms triggered anger across generations, how empathy and governance broke down, and how technology became b…
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October 8, 1971: “I Fly When Mechanisms Fix”
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12:10Send us a text In this episode, Dick’s letter from Da Nang brings the war into sharp focus. For once, he sets aside the jokes and daily chatter to describe a standoff with the Air Force — over a damaged rotor blade that could have cost lives. He flew the HH-43 Huskie, a rescue helicopter with laminated wooden rotors so fragile they had to be replac…
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Behind the Plate with Joe West: Umpiring Insights Ep. #188
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1:11:05The Future of Umpiring: Technology and TraditionSummary In this engaging conversation, Joe West, a legendary baseball umpire, shares his experiences and insights on the role of umpires in baseball, the impact of technology, and the future of the game. The discussion covers various topics, including the introduction of automatic umpires, memorable m…
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Joseph Picard, U.S. Army Artillery, World War II, Battle of the Bulge
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35:59Joseph Picard was a teenager when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Unlike some of his peers, Picard was neither excited to join the service nor dreading it. He just accepted that he would need to serve. After completing basic training, Picard was assigned to the 552nd Field Artillery Battalion, working with the massive 240mm gun…
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The Netflix documentary Rebel Royals offers an intimate look at the unlikely romance between Märtha Louise, daughter of the King of Norway, and Shaman Durek Verrett, a mystic from California. The spiritual couple navigates issues of class, race, and national identity as they prepare for a royal wedding among the Scandinavian fjords. They address cr…
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Does half the UK get more in benefits than they pay in tax?
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26:40Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week: The Daily Mail says that over half of the UK population live in households that get more in benefits than they pay in tax - is it true? Do some billionaires earn more in a night than the population of Bournemouth earns in a year? New Green leader Zack Polanski seems to think so - …
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