In a move which has been described as "historic", the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially been admitted to the East African Community (EAC) trade bloc. Seven passengers have died after gunmen attacked a busy train between Nigeria's capital, Abuja, and Kaduna city, hospital sources have told the BBC.
Audio Poem of the Day - Big Snow
By Philip Gross
First Things Podcast - True Christian Courage
On this episode, Casey Chalk joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Persecuted: True Stories of Courageous Christians Living Their Faith in Muslim Lands."
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: Alchemy | with Damien Patrick Williams
In today's classic episode, the gang joins forces with special guest Damien Patrick Williams (aka @Wolven) as they explore the origins of alchemy, as well as its strangest secrets, famous practitioners and effects on the modern day.
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In today's classic episode, the gang joins forces with special guest Damien Patrick Williams (aka @Wolven) as they explore the origins of alchemy, as well as its strangest secrets, famous practitioners and effects on the modern day.
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Today’s podcast wonders at the fact that 36 hours after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, the world is still obsessed with the story; could it be that we are precisely because it’s frivolous? And why is Joe Biden claiming not to have said what he said about Putin and Russia—and why did he say what he said in the first place? And what about the budget? And John Eastman? And COVID? Give a listen. Source
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Why Are We So Fascinated by the Slap?
Today’s podcast wonders at the fact that 36 hours after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, the world is still obsessed with the story; could it be that we are precisely because it’s frivolous? And why is Joe Biden claiming not to have said what he said about Putin and Russia—and why did he say what he said in the first place? And what about the budget? And John Eastman? And COVID? Give a listen. Source
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State of the World from NPR - The Idea of ‘Dividing’ Ukraine, Explaining the NATO Exercises
The Kremlin indicated in recent days it's focused on "liberating" parts of eastern Ukraine, which is a region where Moscow-backed separatists seized land years ago. Andrew Weiss from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace discusses Russia's potential tactic to partition Ukraine. And as tensions between Russia and NATO countries may be higher than at any time since the Cold War, why would the U.S. and its allies stage war games right near Russia's doorstep?
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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 03/29
Questions over missing evidence in the January 6th investigation. Ukraine pushes for a cease fire in peace talks. Will Smith's apologies to Chris Rock. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
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Headlines From The Times - California tries to figure out reparations
Two brothers near Sacramento are fighting for compensation for the land they say was taken from their formerly enslaved ancestors during the Gold Rush. Their story got pulled into an even bigger debate happening right now in California. A first-of-its-kind task force is trying to decide: Will the state pay reparations to Black people? And if so, who should get it?
Guests: L.A. Times columnist Erika D. Smith
More reading:
Column: They say California stole their ancestors’ land. But do they qualify for reparations?
Column: It’s a guaranteed income program, but think of it as a test case for reparations
California created the nation’s first state reparations task force. Now comes the hard part