Behind the Lines with Arthur Snell is a new geopolitics podcast. Every week we give the listener access to the best informed people to help you understand this turbulent world and get a feel for the things that will matter in the future. I am on Twitter @snellarthur and you can read some of my thoughts on world affairs here https://arthursnell.substack.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast please spread the word and give us a positive review - as a brand new title it makes all the difference!" Ho ...
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A freethinker, and curious citizen with the primary goal of awakening the “curiosity” in as many people as possible. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself, without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, and intolerable.” H.L. Mencken
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Weet jij waarom we kussen? Of waarom er overal in Vlaanderen sanseveria’s op de vensterbanken staan? Of hoe lang wij al ‘BOE’ roepen naar slechte optredens? Sofie Lemaire verrast je met ‘Snelle geschiedenis’, een podcast over onbekende, historische verhalen waarvan je denkt: ‘En waarom wist ik dat niet eerder’?
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Join Herman Snell for encouraging, challenging and uplifting messages that will build your faith.
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Basketball analyst/writer for SBNation, RockMNation Podcaster for Rock M Radio
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Na het succes van Gezond Verstand de Podcast, is het tijd voor iets nieuws. Onder de naam Beter Sneller Sterker, De Podcast, gaan @martyndejong en @jordiwarners weer met experts en ervaringsdeskundigen in gesprek over training, voeding, balans en zelfverbetering.
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A serial entrepreneur with a fear! Talking! Something that most people take for granted every day but not me. Sure it sounds like the old cliche...'but I was mute, shy, until I found my voice and now look at me. I know poor me right? Well it's not like that, I haven't found my voice....yet and I will only find my voice with your help. So I ask, follow this fear striken entrepreneur as I launch another stunning brand. Trust me (and this is a cliche] if I can do it so can you. Hopefully when y ...
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This is the podcast available from Mount Zion Baptist Church Snellville, GA. Snellville, GA
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A critical friend: Helene von Bismarck on Britain and the World
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It was my huge pleasure to speak to German historian of Britain Helene von Bismarck. You can find her on Twitter and Bluesky and also on her website https://www.helenevonbismarck.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What might a Labour government try to do in its relations with the EU?
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Following on from the episode on 22 April, the second part of my conversation with Sydney Nash on the UK's relations with Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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160. Good Morning Troops, Let’s Talk
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It’s time to pivot a bit. I would love to know what the soldiers in our armed forces think. Let's have some constructive and "solution" focused conversations about the current state of affairs. We have much to discuss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message…
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Kharkiv and Ukraine's will to survive with Jade McGlynn
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At a time when the unbreakable city of Kharkiv faces untold destruction and sustained bombardment by Russian forces it was a privilege to speak to Dr Jade McGlynn, a scholar of Ukraine and Russia, who is based there. We discussed the situation in Kharkiv and across the wider front and also the vital work she is involved with to raise funding for ne…
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Where is the EU going and what does that mean for the UK?
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As ever, British debates about the EU tend to be debates about Britain. We might hope to rejoin, or at least regain a better-functioning trading relationship with the organisation, but we don't do enough thinking about where the EU is headed in its own development. So I spoke to Europe expert Sydney Nash about this over two episodes. The first of t…
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Iran, Israel and the risks of a regional war
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Iran and Israel have been on the brink of open conflict, in the light of Iran's barrage of drone and missile strikes on Israel, which in turn followed Israel's strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus. I spoke to Charlie Gammell, Iran expert, historian and former diplomat, about the crisis and what we might learn from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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Politics and Money: a Dysfunctional Relationship, with Seth Thevoz
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How do British political parties get funded? What does that money buy? With only a few weeks to go until the local elections and in a year of a general election I spoke to Seth Thevoz, political and investigative journalist, about how parties are funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The tragedy of Haiti and what we can learn from it
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Professor Amalendu Misra of the University of Lancaster is an expert in Latin America and the Caribbean, notably Haiti. I spoke to him about the current crisis there and what it tells us about the wider region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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World War Three? What might it look like?
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Mike Martin (who is on Twitter and elsewhere @threshedthought) is one of the most insightful thinkers on conflict and geopolitics active today. He served in the army in Afghanistan with some distinction and subsequently has worked as an academic and adviser on conflict and strategy. He is now running for parliament as the Liberal Democrat candidate…
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159. The Congress Vs. The Citizen
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We spend so much time focused on the presidency that we miss a potential far greater foe of the common citizen. Let’s talk about our country’s least effective and most destructive branch of government in my opinion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message…
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Is Democracy for Sale? with Peter Geoghegan
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Is Democracy for Sale? The degree to which dark money, powerful interests and political power intersects in this country is startling and depressing. One of the most dogged chroniclers of this phenomenon is the investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan whose book, published articles and substack are all essential reading for people that take an inte…
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REJOINIACS with Jacob Öberg
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Returning to our occasional episodes on Britain's relationships with Europe and the EU, I spoke to EU law professor Jacob Öberg about how Britain could evolve its relationship with the EU in future, the realistic possibilities of joining a customs union, the single market and the EU itself, and the need for future governments to start talking hones…
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Ukraine, Russia and the Crisis in Western Militaries
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Frank Ledwidge is a War Studies academic, a former serviceman and an expert on military matters. He made several visits to Ukraine since the start of the current conflict and offers an incisive, clear-eyed account of the challenges faced there, the capacity of the Russian military to learn and the risks the West has brought on itself through chroni…
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Chemical Weapons, Poisons and Assassinations, with Dan Kaszeta
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158. What does it mean to be a “good citizen”?
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It’s time to put our thinking caps on to discuss what makes for a “good citizen” in 2024. Let’s ignore the mainstream media noise for a moment to focus on something that matters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
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At the heart of much of the discussion of the multiple crises facing the Middle East is Iran, whose proxies are active across the region. But what is it that Iran itself wants? What is it trying to achieve and and what considerations does it bring to these questions? To try to answer these complicated questions I was fortunate to be joined by Charl…
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How to Solve a Problem Like the Houthis
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Repeated airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen do not appear to have dampened their willingness or their ability to continue strikes against shipping. What are the appropriate responses to this determined and dangerous group? To get a better understanding of their role in Yemen, the wider political context and the regional factors in play, I s…
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Chainsaw Politics: Argentina's Anarchic President
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Argentina's 'anarcho capitalist' president Javier Milei haș a series of policies that are barely believable. I spoke to Leiza Brumat about the political and economic background to his election, his political platform and whether he is likely to get it adopted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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YEMEN BONUS EPISODE: In conversation with Jason Pack
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BONUS EPISODE In conversation with Jason Pack of the Disorder Podcast about Yemen. This is a joint episode with Disorder, so if you are already listening to that show, you won't find too much different between these two. There are some links that were referenced during the show. https://time.com/6555947/houthi-airstrike-history/ https://foreignpoli…
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S2Ep2: EMERGENCY EP: Yemen's Houthis with Hannah Porter - What do they want and why do they want it?
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EMERGENCY EPISODE On 11 January US and UK airforces struck targets in Yemen associated with the Huthi militia which has been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, purportedly in solidarity with the plight of the Palestinians. To try to understand the bewildering background to these worrying events I was privileged to be joined by Hannah …
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Ukraine's Tough Year with Luke Harding
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After a tough year in 2023 and a lack of major progress in regaining territory from the Russians, this year promises to be another challenging one for Ukraine. Looming over all of what Ukraine does is the question of Western support. Will the USA be able to overcome its political turmoil and continue to provide the Ukrainians with the weapons and a…
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Holiday Special Ep 20: Shane O'Mara on the science of memory and what that tells us about nationalism
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With all the pressure of the Christmas season I held off from putting out a 'geopolitical review of the year' or something like that: there's a lot going on and people need some space. Instead, I wanted to finish the year with an episode that is in some ways completely different, but also relevant to the issues we have covered in the podcast earlie…
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157. Is Christmas Pagan commercialized shenanigans?
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It’s that time of the year again. Time to analyze another holiday consumed by consumerism. Some say “keep Christ in Christmas” but I believe he was never meant to be a part of it. Let’s talk about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
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Ep 19 The Israel Palestine conflict with James Barr, part II - after the Holocaust
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As the Israeli assault on Gaza, immediately preceded by the Hamas-led massacre in Southern Israel, continues, we return to the history of this conflict. This is the second part of my extended interview with the historian James Barr, author of several books on the history of the Middle East including A Line in the Sand and Lords of the Desert, some …
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Ep 18 James Barr on the History of the Israel Palestine dispute
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The crisis in Israel - Palestine continues, currently unfolding with the Israeli attack on Gaza, immediately preceded by the Hamas-led massacre in Southern Israel. Unpicking the history and origins of these events remains a particularly difficult task, with history used and abused by people with points to prove on all sides. For that reason I was p…
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156. Do words have meaning in 2023?
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In recent years I have noticed the citizens using words like patriot and freedom in counter intuitive ways. Let's talk about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
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Urenlang ziekenhuisseries bingen, heerlijk. We smullen collectief en massaal van de televisiedrama’s die zich afspelen tussen artsen, verplegers en patiënten. Maar waarom? En wie bedacht de eerste ziekenhuisserie? Klik en ontdek!Radio 1 által
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Geen sport zo populair als voetbal. We kijken met miljarden mensen, naar miljoenen spelers op velden waar miljoenen verhandeld worden. Welk genie heeft deze ultieme sport bedacht? Dat hoor je nu.Radio 1 által
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Over de jongeren van vandaag wordt niet altijd even warm gesproken. Sinds wanneer vinden we dat eigenlijk, dat de jeugd niet meer is wat ze vroeger was? Wanneer was de jeugd dan wél voorbeeldig? Je ontdekt het hier.Radio 1 által
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We weten allemaal dat het ongezond is, duur en verslavend en dat je er dus beter niet mee begint, met roken. Maar ooit is iemand daar dus wel mee begonnen. Wie en waarom, dat hoor je hier!Radio 1 által
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Het is een gezellig, en tegelijk gek gebruik: elk jaar, begin december, sleuren we miljoenen boom uit de grond, zetten we ze in onze woonkamer, gaan we die versieren om al die bomen een maand later weer buiten te zwieren. Wie is daar ooit mee begonnen? Je hoort het hier.Radio 1 által
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Volgens het Nederlandse muzikale duo Elly en Rikkert komt kauwgom van de kauwgomballenboom. En misschien is dat niet eens zo fout ingeschat. Luister!Radio 1 által
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Tegenwoordig lezen we het uur af op het scherm van onze computer of de smartphone. Maar nog niet zo heel lang geleden droeg nagenoeg iedereen de tijd om de pols. Laat ons, voor we dat handige ding vaarwel zeggen,eens onderzoeken waar het eigenlijk vandaan komt?Radio 1 által
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Wist je dat het allereerste fitnesscentrum in Brussel stond? In deze snelle geschiedenis neemt Sofie je mee op stap door het knotsgekke leven van de curieuze fitnesspionier Hippolyte Triat.Radio 1 által
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Ep 17 Can Parliament Take Back Control?
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The sense that our politics isn’t working might be familiar to listeners of this podcast. If you heard last week’s episode you’ll know that I had James O’Brien discussing his book “How they Broke Britain”, which gets to the heart of these questions. But one area that James and I didn’t touch on is our parliament. Britain’s parliament, sometimes sel…
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Ep 16: James O'Brien on How they Broke Britain
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James O'Brien is often described as the voice of liberal England. With this regular radio slot on LBC and his huge online following, he is a reminder that popular doesn’t have to be populism. His patient, forensic but totally accessible unpicking of cynical political dishonsesty, particularly of the Brexist variety, has been a beacon of sanity for …
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Ep 15: Ukraine - Europe's Forgotten War?
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After months of fierce fighting, mostly in the Donbas region, Ukraine's attempt to push through Russia occupation zone to reach the Sea of Azov appears to have failed. Russia's incredibly dense minefields, its increasingly sophisticated use of drones, and its willingness to weather extraordinary casualties have all contributed to a lack of Ukrainia…
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Ep 14: The Gardener of Laskhar Gah - Britain's Afghan Betrayal
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When I worked at the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Helmand Province, I was largely based at the Forward Operating Base in Lashkar Gah - the main city of Helmand. There, amid the dust and noise of an active military campaign, there was a small, beautifully tended garden inside the base. I’m going to be honest and say that I was too preoccupied w…
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Alle body positivity campagnes ten spijt, velen onder ons blijven halsstarrig dromen van een dun strak lichaam. Maar wist je dat dat niet altijd het schoonheidsideaal geweest is? Beluister hier de geschiedenis van de strakke lijven!Radio 1 által
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Darts is populairder dan ooit. Gigantische arena’s worden gevuld om de grote helden van het darts onder luid gejoel hun pijltjes te zien gooien naar het ronde bord. Wanneer is die sport ontstaan? En is het eigenlijk een sport? Dat hoor je nu.Radio 1 által
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Heb je ooit bij het shoppen in zo’n groot winkelcentrum gedacht: “amai, dit lijkt wel de Oostenrijkse hoofdstad Wenen!”. Ik ook niet, en toch zou het geen vreemde gedachte mogen zijn. Luister en ontdek hoe het winkelcentrum tot stand kwam!Radio 1 által
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Eens in het jaar zijn ze daar: de botsauto’s, rupsen, spooktenten, schietstanden en andere luidschelflitsende kramen van de kermis. Een wonderlijk feest, een spektakel voor de zintuigen. Wie heeft dat ooit bedacht? Je hoort het hier.Radio 1 által
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We pakken er niet mee uit, meestal zitten onze tampons en maandverbanden goed weggemoffeld in kleine tasjes in onze tas. Nochtans mogen we er blij mee zijn, met die kleine life/pantssavers. Je wil je niet inbeelden hoe vrouwen zich behielpen vóór die dingen er waren. Of, misschien wil je dat wel?Radio 1 által
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Geen jeugd zonder fishsticks.Goudkleurige staafjes vis, die quasi élke eter kunnen bekoren. Nochtans is het een gek idee om vis in kaarsrechte staafjes te willen aanbieden. Wie is de uitvinder van de fishstick? Dat ontdek je hier.Radio 1 által
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Er is maar één melodietje in de wereld, dat je een gasboete kan opleveren: de catcall of wolfwhistle. Het melodietje dat mensen al wel eens durven fluiten naar andere mensen, die ze aantrekkelijk vinden. Waarom is net dat melodietje het signaal van aantrekking geworden? En waarom hoor je het vandaag amper nog op straat? Dat hoor je hier.…
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Al eeuwenlang bekwamen we ons in het doeltreffend verpletteren van onze vijand. En we tonen ons daar behoorlijk inventief in. Het kanon bijvoorbeeld, een dikke lange buis om reuzekogels mee weg te slingeren, wie bedenkt zoiets? Ontdek het hier!Radio 1 által
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155. Back in the saddle
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With my military deployment to the middle east behind me it’s time to get back to my old “normal”. Let’s catch up! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
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21. Is the U.S. a racist country? NOPE!
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Race obsession is destroy our country while the race hustlers run like a thief in the night. (24 Apr 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
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22. The Nearly Forgotten Ideal: Personal Responsibility
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The two words that could get this country back on track. The key for true liberation lies within. (25 Apr 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
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23. The Soft Bigotry of Lower Expectations
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We’ve allowed the bar to be set so low for us that continuous exploitation was an inevitability. It’s time to rethink everything. (26 Apr 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
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