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Localize This!

Localize This! a podcast that delves into the multifaceted world of translation and localization. Each episode features candid discussions with industry professionals, tech talks, general knowledge, fun stories, fictional true crime episodes, fun chats, exploring topics such as the latest trends in language services, the impact of technology on translation, and the cultural nuances that influence effective communication. (This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice)

  1. The Misheard Confession

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    The Misheard Confession

    Welcome to Criminal Translations: Crimes Lost (and Found) in Translation, a new series within Localize This! I'm your host, Harry Windsor, and over the next few episodes, we'll dive deep into cases where a single mistranslated word, a cultural misconception, or a linguistic error changed the course of justice forever. In today's criminal justice system, where split-second decisions can determine someone's fate, the role of accurate translation isn't just important – it's crucial. These aren't just stories about crimes; they're cautionary tales about what happens when justice gets lost between languages. Today, we begin with a chilling case that haunted the courts for over a decade: The Misheard Confession. A story where a simple linguistic nuance meant the difference between freedom and imprisonment. On a cold November morning in 2003, in the quiet suburbs of Rochester, New York, Maria Santiago was found dead in her corner grocery store. The 64-year-old grandmother had been brutally attacked during what appeared to be a robbery gone wrong. The tight-knit Hispanic community was shaken to its core. Maria wasn't just a shop owner – she was a neighborhood matriarch who helped recent immigrants find their footing in their new American home. *Disclaimer: Please note that all stories presented are works of fiction . Any characters, names, places, or situations depicted are purely the product of the author's imagination and do not reflect any real-life individuals or events. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. https://locallinguists.com

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    Localize This! a podcast that delves into the multifaceted world of translation and localization. Each episode features candid discussions with industry professionals, tech talks, general knowledge, fun stories, fictional true crime episodes, fun chats, exploring topics such as the latest trends in language services, the impact of technology on translation, and the cultural nuances that influence effective communication. (This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice)

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    لا يمكن تشغيل هذه الحلقة على الويب في بلدك أو منطقتك.

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    اطلع على آخر مستجدات هذا البرنامج

    قم بتسجيل الدخول أو التسجيل لمتابعة البرامج وحفظ الحلقات والحصول على آخر التحديثات.

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    آسيا والمحيط الهادئ

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    أمريكا اللاتينية والكاريبي

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