Caught between the threat of Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the wavering of Donald Trump’s United States, can Europe really rely on its only two nuclear powers to guarantee deterrence from atomic attacks? We’ll review the joint announcement by video link out of Northwood military base in England to leaders in Rome gathered for a so-called "coalition o…

On this episode of "The Bruce Exclusive", Bruce takes a quick break after a heavy couple of weeks to bring on his favorite guest for an offseason appearance. He does not ask her to opine on her 2024 prediction that the Bills would miss the playoffs. Topics include Elijah Moore, Josh Palmer, Jordan Phillips, Ed Oliver, Shaq Lawson, NFL draft prospec…

Renowned jewelry expert Sylvia Li joins Auction Waves host Elizabeth McLeod for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the radiant highlights from our upcoming Antique, Vintage and Designer Jewelry Auction taking place Friday, July 11th, 2025. With jeweler’s loupe in hand, Sylvia brings her expert eye to the finer details—uncovering the designs, ra…

Host Sharon Tharp breaks down the Big Brother 27 cast and gives her first impressions of the 16 new houseguests entering the game this season.The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nihal Arthanayake for a compelling conversation in London, EnglandThis episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour.Nihal Arthanayake is an acclaimed multi-award winning broadcaster, journalist, podcaster and author. He currently presents the Headliners Podcast on the BBC in the…

The Ultimate Summer Movie Watchlist is here! This week, we're kicking off summer with a jam-packed episode full of sunshine, chaos, and cinematic getaways. Before that, we kick things off with a spoiler-free chat about A24’s newest comedy Friendship (VOD), starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in the weirdest, funniest buddy movie you’ll see all year…

Welcome to another episode of Selfless Parenting – where we believe parenting is not just about raising kids but growing with them !! Today, we’re joined by a Special guest — Satish Kshirsagar [ Founder and Parenting Coach- Ulti-Mate Parenting App ] who’s here to talk about a powerful tool that can truly transform the way you connect with your chil…

Finance & Career Coach Dave Gibbs joins us for part 2 of "Money Talks" where we discuss how to lead through stewardship of finances in your household. For most of us, finances are one of the number one pressures of Fatherhood. Tap in and lets work through how to take your family and your wallet to the next level. The Fatherhood Exclusive Podcast ai…

Seit nunmehr fünf Jahren schalten sich Serdar und Florian mehr oder minder regelmäßig zusammen, und sind damit vor allem Chronisten einer Zeit voller Spannungen, Konflikte und Debatten. So stellen sie sich heute die Frage: Was hat sich eigentlich so getan in den letzten Jahren? Vor allem die beiden großen Kriege, einerseits in der Ukraine und ander…

North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un is trying to claim his country's stake in the multibillion-dollar global tourism industry by opening a brand-new beach resort. But not many foreign tourists will be able to take advantage of the new facilities, as the country has mostly been closed to visitors since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Char…

Join arts24 presenter Eve Jackson on an exclusive journey inside the Grand Egyptian Museum – a colossal cultural masterpiece just a mile from the Great Pyramids of Giza. The museum's grand debut has faced multiple delays and was set to open this July, but ongoing tensions in the Middle East have pushed back the opening once again, making this your …

It's high season for weddings here in France, but summer nuptials were not always the rage. February used to be the most popular month to marry. In this edition of Entre Nous, we're diving into changing French wedding traditions. We discuss what happens at town hall, the alternative options many French people choose, and how it's all about dancing …

As the death toll from catastrophic flash floods in Texas continues to climb, weather conspiracies on social media began to circulate. Users suggested a cloud seeding operation – carried out two days before the floods by the company Rainmaker – was to blame for triggering the flooding. These claims have been slammed by weather experts and meteorolo…

This week, we focus on a French sporting institution that comes around once a year: the Tour de France. It's considered one of the most difficult and most prestigious cycling races in the world. We tell you some of the specifics of the "Grande Boucle", like the different jerseys to look out for. Part of the reason the race is so popular is because …

Ghana is already known as a "fast-fashion graveyard", but a new study has shown unwanted clothing is now being dumped beyond urban areas. Reporters at Unearthed, working with Greenpeace Africa, found mounds of clothes from brands including Next, Primark and H&M clogging areas of the protected Densu Delta. Sam Quashie-Idun, the head of investigation…

In the UK, an ongoing crackdown on environmental activists is becoming ever tighter. Those who cause "public nuisance" by sitting on a road to block it, or spraying paint on a building or work of art can now be punished not by a simple fine, but a prison sentence of up to 10 years. It's part of the 2022 Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. Ove…

Exactly 40 years ago, a Greenpeace ship called the Rainbow Warrior was bombed in New Zealand, killing a photographer on board. It later emerged that the attack was carried out by France's foreign intelligence agency, the DGSE. Its aim was to stop the boat from disrupting nuclear tests being carried out off the coast of French Polynesia. Decades on …

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 10: We look at reactions from the Brazilian press after US President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Brazil over ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro's criminal charges. Meanwhile, five West African leaders meet with Donald Trump in the White House, which garners a lot of interest in the African press. Also: a new AI-powered searc…

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new round of tariffs targeting eight countries, with Brazil hit the hardest. The move, which comes despite a US trade surplus with the South American giant, raises economic and political tensions as the August 1 implementation date looms. Meanwhile in corporate news, Nvidia has become the first publ…

Paris Saint-Germain easily defeated Real Madrid (4-0) and will meet Chelsea in the Club World Cup final on July 13.FRANCE 24 English

Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to a rapid scientific analysis published on Wednesday. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Ian Duff, Head of Greenpeace International's Stop Drilling Start Paying campaign, which is advocating – along with the Pollut…

In tonight's edition: US President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the US approach to the continent from aid to trade. Also, Lesotho has declared a national "state of disaster" over soaring unemployment and mass job losses as it reels from the economic fallout of US tariffs and aid cuts. Plus Eg…

Rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannons and live rounds: can Kenya's police beat the defiance of a new generation into submission? Monday's Saba Saba Day marches, marking 35 years since the spark of the movement that led to a return of multiparty rule, were the latest protests to turn deadly.FRANCE 24 English

As the original Birkin bag goes up for auction at Sotheby's in Paris, we discuss what this original prototype is expected to fetch for. We also take a look at how this iconic handbag came to be: thanks to the late Jane Birkin's clumsiness and a chance encounter on a flight in first class. We also discover how near-identical knockoffs, or "superfake…

Film critic Perrine Quennesson tells us why Palme d’Or-winning director Julia Ducournau's latest feature "Alpha" divided critics when it screened at Cannes. She explains how leading actor Tahar Rahim transformed himself for the role and salutes the French filmmaker's imaginative use of imagery in her daring films.…

Exiled Belarusian opposition leaders Sergey Tikhanovsky and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya granted a joint interview to FRANCE 24 from Vilnius. Tikhanovsky, who was recently released after more than five years in prison, called on US President Donald Trump to "go further" and free the remaining Belarusian political prisoners. "Belarus can be a success stor…

As Indigenous Australians mark NAIDOC Week – a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – the country is grappling with the findings of a landmark Aboriginal-led inquiry. The commission found that First Peoples in the state of Victoria suffered genocide and crimes against humanity from…

This week marks six months since deadly wildfires tore through parts of Los Angeles, in the city's worst-ever disaster. The fire destroyed over 16,000 homes and businesses. Since then, the progress made has been staggering, but many hurdles remain on the road to recovery, on top of the trauma that has affected thousands of displaced residents. FRAN…

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 9: Papers report on the blazing wildfires in Syria, Spain and France. Over in Russia, where independent media are discussing the "alleged suicie" of a high-profile politician, who was found dead hours after being fired. Also, Elon Musk's Grok chatbot praises Hitler and shares hateful comments on X after its latest upd…

US e-commerce giant Amazon has expanded its "Prime Day" promotional event this year to four days, in a bid to give shoppers "more time to shop and save". US President Donald Trump's global trade war has increased the threat of higher prices for US shoppers. While forecasts show another record year for sales, other indicators are highlighting cautio…

Tadej Pogacar is in the history books once again. The 26-year-old became the fourth-youngest rider to secure his 100th career win as he outsprinted Mathieu van der Poel and Jonas Vingegaard in stage 4 of the Tour de France. Van der Poel retained the leader’s yellow jersey ahead of Wednesday's time trial.…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 30 percent tariff on South African goods, targeting 14 countries accused of unfair trade. Trump also threatened an additional 10 percent levy on nations working with the BRICS bloc. Ramaphosa calls it a misinterpretation of data. The tari…

Host Sharon Tharp chats about all things casting with Emmy-winning casting director Erin Tomasello, known for her amazing work on The Traitors, The Circle and more of your favorite reality shows. She talks about how she got into casting as a career and shares her best tips for people looking to be on reality TV. She also gives details on her latest…

On this episode of "The Bruce Exclusive", Bruce discusses the concept of "culture" in sports organizations and other groups and how conflated it can be with collective morality. Topics include Josh Allen, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, NFL draft prospects, NFL free agents, and more! "The Bruce Exclusive" is part of the Rumblings Cast Network! The R…

On this episode of "The Bruce Exclusive", Bruce takes the opportunity gifted to him by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill to discuss the "weapon triangle" associated with defensive coverages and offensive counters, while carving off a section of the pod to talk about the Lamar Jackson collusion report and two connected items that occured this…

This week, we dive deep into Sinners (PVOD), the latest from visionary director Ryan Coogler — and it’s everything we hoped for and more. Before that, we open the episode with a spoiler-free chat about Mike Flanagan’s newest film The Life of Chuck (0:07)— a beautifully strange and introspective Stephen King adaptation that shows a whole new side of…

On this episode of "The Bruce Exclusive", Bruce talks about a topic that has the biggest possible delta between organizational interest and fan interest: special teams. With the Bills seeing turnover at some important depth positions that impact their special teams, what will those units look like in 2025? Topics include Josh Allen, Quintin Morris,…

🎯 Step Into The Firing Line: An In-depth Review at the Firearms Featured in Our Upcoming Auction Firearms specialist Zeb Casperson joins Elizabeth McLeod for an in depth discussion of selected classic and antique rifles, revolvers, and pistols on the block in our upcoming Summer Splendor Auction. Discover how a Thomaston Maine dentist invented one …

Host Sharon sits down with Survivor alum and host of The Purple Pants Podcast, Brice Izyah, to talk through the recently-announced cast for The Traitors season 4. They give their opinions on why they were cast, predictions on how they will do in the game, and whether or not they should be a traitor or faithful.…

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This week, we're diving into Jordan Peele’s Us (Netflix) — his chilling, genre-bending follow-up to Get Out that’s currently streaming as part of Netflix’s Alfred Hitchcock Collection! But first, we kick things off with a quick discussion of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (0:07) — one of his most iconic thrillers that’s also streaming on Netflix. T…

On this episode of "The Bruce Exclusive", Bruce waits the appropriate amount of time after his dynasty rookie draft to bring on Greg Tompsett from Cover 1 to discuss dynasty fantasy football meta strategy. Topics include Josh Allen, NFL draft prospects, NFL free agents, and more! "The Bruce Exclusive" is part of the Rumblings Cast Network! The Rumb…

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Calling all gearheads, car collectors, and camper conversion fans—this show is for you! In this episode of On the Road, Elizabeth McLeod takes a scenic detour into the world of antique, classic and vintage cars with Philip Reinhart, founder of Mechanical Arts, Inc., a renowned restoration shop located on the coast of Maine. From chrome details to a…

In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins John McWhorter for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth.John McWhorter is a linguist, author, a…

This week, we’re unpacking Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17, the sci-fi comedy starring Robert Pattinson — now streaming on HBO Max. But first, we run through all the buzzy announcements from Netflix’s TUDUM 2025 event (0:07)–including first looks at Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein and the highly anticipated return of Wednesday Season 2! Then, we get int…