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Syria Podcast - Episode 6

Mike Robinson speaks to Vanessa Beeley about the latest tragic developments in Syria. During the conversation, Vanessa mentioned a Guardian article written by Charlie Skelton, headlined The Syrian opposition: who's doing the talking? To kee

The real reason why this winter’s flu is the worst for years

The 2025 flu season is being touted by corporate media as the worst in years, with more deaths than from covid-19. Dr. Vernon Coleman attributes the severity of the flu season to factors such as lockdown laws, social distancing and the covi

GSK report: Ireland needs a national adult vaccination strategy to address an ageing population

GSK paid the former Irish deputy chief medical officer to produce a report pushing for a national adult immunisation strategy, similar to childhood vaccination programmes, to align Ireland’s vaccination policies with the World Health Organi

It’s Time to Prepare for Armageddon (or at least hide in the Shed): Ferguson is Back

Neil Ferguson, possibly the most laughable inept scientist, is back. He recently predicted that dairy herd outbreaks of avian influenza will continue to be a significant public health challenge. Dr. Vernon Coleman recalls what he said abou

3D-printed penises restored erectile function in pigs

A recent study, led by biological engineer Zhenxing Wang from South China University of Technology, has successfully restored erectile function to pigs and rabbits using a 3D-printed penis implant, marking a world first in the field of scie

The RSV Vaccine is Here – Aren’t We lucky?

Dr Vernon Coleman has received an invite from the NHS to have an RSV vaccine. He gives us some home truths about the vaccine. Once you read this you’ll decline the NHS’ offer. Let’s not lose touch…Your Government and Big Tech are actively

Parishin A ameliorates cognitive decline by promoting PS1 autophagy in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of progressive dementia characterized by amyloid beta (Aβ) accumulation and Tau hyperphosphorylation.Parishin A (PA), a phenolic acid-like tannin compound derived from the traditional Chinese

Extractivism and Resistance: Gendered Perspectives on the Global Resource Economy

Extractive economies are deeply gendered, disproportionately harming women and Indigenous communities (mining, land dispossession, violence, health effects) while benefiting multinational corporations and financial markets (Altamirano-Jimén

How Can the Study of Hierarchy/Heterarchy Influence the Future?

This article was produced by Human Bridges. Hierarchies are a familiar form of human organization where individuals and groups of high social status are ranked above others and make decisions. Some examples are an oligarchy, a small group o

Crazy Town 99. Eating the Future: The NY Times Goes Full Ecomodernist on Food and Farming

Show Notes How will we feed people living in the megacities of the 21st century, especially while confronting climate chaos and the depletion of fossil fuels and fossil water? According to the mainstream media: ecomodernism! Massive deploym

Meet the Syrians behind the music that inspired a revolution

A flag with a photo of Abdel Basset al-Sarout is seen in Homs, Syria, on Jan. 31. Yahya Nemah for NPR hide caption HOMS, Syria — His face is ev

The Banks We Deserve: Excerpt

Ed note: This excerpt is taken from From The Banks We Deserve by Oscar Perry Abello. Copyright © 2025 Oscar Perry Abello. Reproduced by permission of Island Press, Washington, D.C. The Banks We Deserve: Reclaiming Community Banking for a Ju

A look at the human toll of the construction of the Panama Canal : Code Switch

Author Cristina Henriquez next to the cover of her new novel, The Great Divide Brian McConkey/Ecco hide caption Author Cristina Henriquez next to the cover of

Vance's comments about European peacekeeping plan for Ukraine draw ire abroad

Vice President Vance speaks during a meeting with President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on Feb. 28. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images