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Because We Said So

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Because We Said So

Zama Marubelela; Landiwe Gama
To My Sisters

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To My Sisters

Courtney Daniella Jesse & Renée Imafidon
Freakonomics Radio

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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

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Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media
What Now? with Trevor Noah

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What Now? with Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah
The Documentary Podcast

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The Documentary Podcast

BBC World Service
Toni Told Me with Toni Tone

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Toni Told Me with Toni Tone

Audio Always

15 hr ago

30. Dambisa Moyo Says Foreign Aid Can’t Solve Problems, but Maybe Corporations Can

The African-born economist has written four bestselling books, including Dead Aid, which Bill Gates described as “promoting evil.” In her new book about corporate boards, Dambisa uses her experience with global corporations to explore how they can better meet society’s demands. And she explains to Steve why, even as a Harvard and Oxford-educated economist, her goal in life might sound “a little bit like a Miss America pageant.” This episode originally aired on June 4th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 hr ago

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44 min
3 days ago

The "Pick Me" Problem

On this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re unpacking all things pick-me culture, internalized misogyny and explore where these behaviours come from. We also catch up on the latest in pop culture, including our first live show at YFM GRYND 2026, Bafana Bafana’s loss, the latest Love Island USA couples and more! The financial segment is brought to you by Metropolitan, whose No-Lapse Funeral Growth Plan is made with freelancers and gig workers in mind. To find out more or sign up, WhatsApp “NoLapse” to 0860 724 724. #nolapse Disclaimer: The information shared during this financial segment is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial adviser. Don’t forget to join us and our bwssties in Bali trip — click the link below: Link: https://luxetribes.com/trips/bwssties-in-

3 days ago

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1hr 27min
1 Jul

Choosing You Without Losing Them

In this week’s episode, we unpack living for your family’s approval in your 20s. We talk about what it means to try meet family expectations, and what it can actually cost you. We also get into a quick pop culture recap, from Love Island USA, Aaliyah’s face pregnancy announcement to Andile the calculator. Of course we once again have a fun edition to our episode called Sip Happens, in partnership with L’Orange Rossa by Brutal Fruit Spritzer. If you haven’t yet, here is the link to register for the 2026 local government elections: https://registertovote.elections.org.za/voter/registration/za Don’t forget to join us on our bwssties in Bali trip—click the link below to find out more: Link: https://luxetribes.com/trips/bwssties-in-bali/ This episode is proudly sponsored by L’Orange Rossa by Brutal Fruit Spritzer. Not for persons under the age of 18. Enjoy responsibly.

1 Jul

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1hr 21min
18 Feb

Are Best Friends The New Boyfriends?

Another week in love month! This week on Because We Said So, we unpack how female friendships have shaped our boundaries, standards, and expectations in love and whether our besties might actually be the blueprint. In pop culture, we get into Kim Kardashian’s new beau, the latest on Uthando Nesthembu, and drama surrounding Cardi B and Stefon Diggs. Plus our weekly musings and your dilemmas 💖

18 Feb

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1hr 9min
2 Jul

Happiness Rules: Should Wellbeing Dictate Government Policy? (Lord Richard Layard)

This week, Amol sits down with Lord Richard Layard, the author, economist, and Labour peer who has spent decades making the case for happiness and wellbeing. He successfully helped implement talking therapy to the NHS, and was a key figure in persuading the UK government to measure wellbeing. But he wants to go further - in this conversation, Lord Layard outlines why he wants happiness to become the main objective of all government policy, and argues that this radical change would even pay for itself. But what actually are happiness and wellbeing? How can we make ourselves happier? And why are young people less happy than ever before? GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Monday and Thursday. Amol Rajan presents the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 and hosts University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was the BBC’s media editor and the editor of The Independent newspaper. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Rufus Gray and Oscar Pearson. Technical production was by Jonny Baker. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. The series producer is Rufus Gray.

2 Jul

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51 min
1 day ago

681. How to Host a Talk Show, with Dick Cavett

Stephen Dubner had an idea for a new project. So he drove to Connecticut and knocked on the door of the master. Dubner’s new TV talk show Better in Person launches July 14 on the Freakonomics YouTube channel. SOURCES: Dick Cavett, writer, former talk show host. RESOURCES: Eye on Cavett, by Dick Cavett and Christopher Porterfield (1983). Cavett, by Dick Cavett and Christopher Porterfield (1974). "The Dick Cavett Show" YouTube Channel. "Better in Person" Trailer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 day ago

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43 min
Season 2, Episode 1

Ep. 1: Strange Things Are Happening

A new breed of worker is quietly clocking in across the United States. They’re writing code. Managing your passwords. Training the next generation of AI models. They’re gaining trust. And access. On paper, they’re the dream hire. Skilled. Low maintenance. Always remote and often affordable. And by most accounts, they’re doing the work. But strange things are happening. In a new season of To Catch a Thief, host and former lead cybersecurity and digital espionage reporter for The New York Times, Nicole Perlroth, investigates how North Korean agents are infiltrating the global workforce. How did a nuclear-armed regime worm its way onto the payroll of international companies – and why is it so difficult to get them off? To Catch a Thief is co-produced by Nicole Perlroth and Rubrik in partnership with Pod People. To Catch a Thief was written and produced by Nicole Perlroth, along with Khrista Rypl, T. J. Raphael, Rebecca Chaisson and Sam Gebauer. Additional thanks to Allie Pinel, Fendall Fulton, Krissy Clark, Cai Lee, Eunice Park and Aimee Machado. Editing and Sound Design by Erica Huang. Art direction and design by Ben Long, Gareth Strange and Sarah Burley at the John & Jane Agency, and support from John Leestma.

S2, E1

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54 min
4 days ago

Conversion Therapy Made Me MORE Gay

This week on Toni Told Me, Toni sits down with beauty content creator Damilola (@Dami.Adei) for an honest conversation about navigating the beauty industry as a Black gay man, from his coming out journey, to the moment conversion therapy backfired in the most unexpected way, to the double standards men still face in beauty spaces. Plus, it's Teatime with Toni first, where Toni and Producer Annisha tackle your dilemmas, from feeling unloved in a relationship that's stopped showing up for you, to protecting your relationship from family pressure to get engaged and settle down. Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/ToniToldMe — new episodes drop every Friday! Got a dilemma of your own and need some big-sis wisdom? Send it to toni@tonitoldmepod.com or slide into the DMs on Instagram @tonitoldmepod. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code TONITOLD at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 days ago

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1hr 14min
28/11/2025

Matthew Syed

Matthew Syed - table tennis Olympian, writer, broadcaster, thinker and Rosebud fan - is our guest today. And this is a genuinely fascinating, and inspiring, conversation. Matthew tells Gyles about his unconventional and wonderful family: his charismatic father, his hardworking and loving mum, his brother and sister and his best friend, Mark. He talks about his Pakistani father's experience of racism at work, he talks about how he and his brother got into table tennis, and how the unique ecosystem in their part of Reading - guided by the teacher, mentor and coach, Peter Charters - created a number of champions in the sport. Matthew's story is fascinating, gripping, and moving. We really encourage you to listen to this episode - this interview, and the characters who are described in it, will inspire you. It's a special one. Thank you to Matthew for sharing your story with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28/11/2025

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1hr 13min
12 Jun

677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

It brings strangers together. It teaches probability, strategy, and emotional control. It has even helped N.F.L. teams win the Super Bowl. Stephen Dubner explores why this ancient game is having a renaissance. (Part two of a series, “We Are All Gamers Now.”) SOURCES: Remington Davenport, founder of NYC Backgammon Club. Frank Frigo, game strategy expert & two-time world backgammon champion. Masayuki "Mochy" Mochizuki, professional backgammon player. Marc Olsen, C.E.O. of Backgammon Galaxy. Robert Wachtel, author and professional backgammon player. RESOURCES: The Backgammon Chronicles: A Pro's Adventures on Tour Volume 1, by Robert Wachtel (2019). In the Game Until the End, by Robert Wachtel (1993) "Tric Trac, Clic Clac," (The New Yorker, 1930). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 Jun

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59 min

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