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Radio Free UrbanismEp.77 Architecture and Urbanism (feat. Alexander Rotmensz)In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism - we are joined by YouTuber and urbanism enthusiast Alexander Rotmensz. They explore Alex’s path into urbanism, the power of beautiful design, and the role of community in shaping cities. The conversation covers the impact of architectural styles on identity, debates between modern and traditional architecture, and the influence of NIMBYism. They also highlight the transformative potential of e-bikes, cultural attitudes toward mobility, and the importance of infrastructure in supporting biking and walking. The episode wraps with a look at Hampstead as a model for thoughtful urban planning.Alex: ht...2025-05-221h 21Radio Free UrbanismEp.69 Amtrak Horizon is TOAST!Today on the show, perhaps for the last time, Alex, Ethan and Nic talk about the future of RFU, Amtrak sidelining Horizon car fleet, Paris banning cars on 500 streets, and how we should beef up traffic calming on bike routes.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: 2025-03-2753 minRadio Free UrbanismEp.68 Green Line Good!Today on the show Alex and Nic talk about protestors arrested in Toronto, Green line is a go and how to communicate complex ideas. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: Sao Paulo Vs Calgary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiq0lqMlG4A 2025-03-2052 minRadio Free UrbanismEp.60 Urbanism Where You'd Least Expect It (feat. Eryngo Urbanism)Today on the show Alex and Nic are joined by Kyler Smith of ERYNGO URBANISM to discuss tactical urbanism in Oklahoma City and progress in the face of the latest Trump administration.Eryngo Urbanism: https://www.youtube.com/@eryngo.urbanism Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor2025-01-231h 04Radio Free UrbanismEp.56 The Power of DeterminationToday on the show Alex and Nic talk Micromobility at CES, the power of determination and the internet isn't a real place. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor2024-12-2759 minRadio Free UrbanismEp.53 Bad Headlines (feat. The Greater Discussions)Today on the show Alex and Nic are joined by Arden (The Greater Discussions) To talk about bad headlines, opposition to transit oriented development and European trams.https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreaterDiscussions Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks:Vancouver City Hall protest...2024-12-051h 19
Wolfe Power ClubWhere's the UK Energy Landscape Heading? With Aldersgate Group's Rachel Solomon Williams | S1EP13This week's episode, that was recorded on the day of the UK Budget announcement, we are joined with Executive Director of Aldersgate Group, Rachel Solomon Williams, who speaks with us on her experiences in environmental policy and strategy. We look into how the energy landscape should be transitioning to support investment opportunities and economic strategies within the market and what soloutions can be key to overcome the current challenges to the energy industry.If you would like to listen further to Rachel's views on the UK Budget and what it could mean for a sustainable e...2024-11-2724 minRadio Free UrbanismEp.48 Trunk or Treat?This week Alex and Nic discuss trunk or treat, HSR in Canada, furthering subsidies for drivers in Ontario and Alberta's new accessibility design guide.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: Gas Tax Cut: https://www.thestar.com/business/ontario-government-moves-to-extend-5-7-cent-gas-tax-cut-to-june-2025/article_f9ce5...2024-10-311h 00Radio Free UrbanismEp.44 Google Maps Gets TRAINS! (ft. Urban Avenues)Today on the show Alex and Nic are joined by Jamie of Urban Avenues to discuss Google showing train prices, noise cameras in BC and regional rail in Arizona. Urban Avenues: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrBancxS_RqkTT4WRQ4x6Q https://urbanavenues.city/ Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic...2024-10-031h 08Radio Free UrbanismEp.40 The Green Line, the Texas Triangle, and Remembering Johnny GaudreauToday on the show Nic is replaced by Alex from Untitled Planning to talk transit, cycling, and more.Untitled Planning: https://www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanningSend us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: 2024-09-051h 11Radio Free UrbanismEp.37 Electric Trains are Just Better...In this episode the guys talk about Caltrains electrification and the benefit of electric over diesel. Nic brings up the topic of lasting infrastructure from Olympic games and Alex brings Banffs pedestrian street failure to the table. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks:Cal...2024-08-151h 10Radio Free UrbanismEp.36 Just a minute!In this episode the guys talk about the Rio Grande Plan, Torontonians saying no to bike lane obstructions and LA's Sepulveda heavy rail line. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks:Rio Grande Plan: https://tinyurl.com/3rc4m5rxSepulveda Line: https...2024-08-081h 06Radio Free UrbanismEp.35 Multi-transport SolutionsToday on this sassy episode of Radio Free Urbanism the guys talk about a battery fire shutting down the I-15, Calgary Green Line updates, and traffic calming removed in Portland because drivers kept running into them. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks:I-15 Battery...2024-08-011h 08Radio Free UrbanismEp.34 Bus Lane Me to the ArenaToday on the show the guys talk about Bus lanes in Vancouver, Arenas in Calgary and Chicago, and a race car driver biking to a race due to congestion. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks:Racer bikes to Indy Toronto: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/07/18...2024-07-251h 08Radio Free UrbanismEp.33 Buses Are Cool Actually... (ft. Untitled Planning)In this episode Nic is joined by Sami of Untitled Planning to talk why buses are actually good, EU looking at the dangers of importing American pickup trucks and Trumps running mate calling for a Gas guzzler rebate. Untitled Planning: https://www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanningSend us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https...2024-07-1858 minRadio Free UrbanismEp.32 Driving in the NetherlandsThis week Nic shares the remainder of his trip to Europe, Ethan shares some Black Sheep in Atlanta's Transit System and Alex calls for better transit to the Calgary Stampede.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks:VIA Lumi: https://x.com/VIA_Rail/status/1811083123460829466 2024-07-1159 minRadio Free UrbanismEp.30 Climate Change is Serious and Cars are TOO BIG!Banff's Railway Lands ARP is passed, CTA needs to rename some stations, and the Netherlands is even better than Nic imagined!Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks:https://banff.ca/1219/Banff-Railway-Lands-Area-RedevelopmentPl https://www.transitchicago.com/cta-announces-name-of-new-green-line-station-currently-under-construction/https://www.reuters.com...2024-06-271h 03Radio Free UrbanismEp.29 Standing a Drive ThruToday we talk about Quebec City's Mayor being based, Gordon Ramsay bike crash, updates on the Rio Grande Plan, and MORE!Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks:https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/s/ZTi89TfWTFhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2024...2024-06-2053 minRadio Free UrbanismEp.28 Saddle Bags Make You SexyToday we talk about congestion pricing in New York City, the Tempe streetcar extension in Arizona and Calgary's pipe burst brings up the conversation of just how expensive car dependency is.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks:Vancouver Safe Streets Petition...2024-06-131h 11Radio Free UrbanismEp.27 Pedestrian Streets Please (w/ Jen Hall)Alex and Nic are joined by Jen Hall to talk Critical Mass event, new road rules in British Columbia, the Lilac Festival in Calgary, and the pedestrianization of 17th Avenue. We discuss the experiences of cyclists and pedestrians, the need for safer streets, and the impact of street closures on urban mobility. Finally touching on the importance of empathy and awareness in urban planning and transportation.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=202024-06-061h 13Radio Free UrbanismEp.26 Housing While Aging (w/ The Greater Discussions)Today Nic and Alex are Joined by Arden English (The Greater Discussions). They discuss Arden's journey into urban planning, housing affordability, climate change, aging infrastructure, and the Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit Plan. They also cover converting old industrial spaces into public areas, the broader role of transit systems, rapid bus routes, transit priorities, and the influence of local politics on transportation projects. The conversation highlights community engagement and the impact of educational experiences on urban planning interests.Follow Arden Here:www.youtube.com/@TheGreaterDiscussionsEmail Us -> radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon...2024-05-301h 01Radio Free UrbanismBONUS: Biking Tokyo (w/ Cycling Embassy of Japan)In this bonus episode Alex and Nic are joined by Chad from the Cycling Embassy of Japan. Chad shares the embassy's mission, the utilitarian nature of the bicycle in japan, why bikes are different there and how the bicycle is a tool for crisis.Cycling Embassy of Japan: https://cycling-embassy.jp/Freewheeling Japan (Tokyo bicycle tours): https://freewheeling.jp/Chad Feyen: https://www.instagram.com/chadfeyen/radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=2...2024-05-261h 02Radio Free UrbanismEp.25 Scared on a Bike!On this instalment of RFU, Nic talks about a terrifying experience while cycling, Ethan shares the good news of ADUs in Arizona and Alex talks up-zoning in Halifax. Email Us -> radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links:Arizona Casita Bill ADUs: https://tinyurl.com/3urzfwcj Halifax U...2024-05-231h 03Radio Free UrbanismEp.24 Kidical Mass is CANCELLED!In this episode the gang talks about cancelled "kidical mass" in Portugal, RCG zoning passing in Calgary and what are reverse lanes and why we should probably get rid of them.radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links:Porto Kidical Mass: https://tinyurl.com/5ape565wRCG...2024-05-161h 15Radio Free UrbanismEp.23 E-bike Rebates Work (w/ Bike Talk)This week Nic and Ethan are joined by a co-host of Bike Talk, Taylor Nichols. Induced demand in Vancouver, Firefighter Union opposing Healthy streets Los Angeles and E-bike rebates reduce car miles.https://biketalk.org/Taylor on X: https://twitter.com/taylor_nichols7?lang=enradiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube...2024-05-091h 13Radio Free UrbanismEp.22 GM's HQ Turned Urbanist Paradise? (w/ Walking Detroit)The crew are joined by Kristin Fehrman of Walking Detroit to discuss the recently vacated Renaissance center and the possibility of an urbanist revival. Topics include Amtrak's Borealis Line, Alberta's plan to make a train plan and deadly fixed objects "DFO".Walking Detroit: https://walkingdetroit.blog/https://www.instagram.com/walkingdetroit/Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www...2024-05-021h 21Radio Free UrbanismEp.21 Redefining Convenience (w/Studio Leonardo)Ethan and Nic are joined by Rachel of Studio Leonardo to discuss whether or not we should have empathy for drivers, redefining convenience away from cars, and the importance of community that seems to be missing in new developments. Studio Leonardo: https://www.youtube.com/@studio.leonardoSend us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit...2024-04-251h 13Radio Free UrbanismEp.20 NYC's Plate Obscuring Scofflaws (w/ Uytae Lee of About Here)In this episode Alex and Nic are joined by Uytae Lee of 'About Here' and 'Uytae Lee's Stories About Here'. They discuss NYC looking to drop the hammer on plate obscuring scofflaws, uncertain future for Banff pedestrian zone, E-scooters and e-bikes to be permitted on Vancouver's Stanley park seawall and E-bikes, baby.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comAbout Here: https://www.youtube.com/@AboutHere Uytae Lee's Stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ZhkZ4hDkI&list=PLd9pLwfvcsdT89vpvq4kAG8Lpn4WuKahU Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism...2024-04-181h 12Radio Free UrbanismEp.19 Light rail =/= High Speed Rail (w/Untitled Planning)In this episode the gang is joined by Alexandra, one half of Untitled Planning and host of the podcast, Urban Limitrophe, to discuss transportation misinformation, Calgary BIA baloney, Toronto's new food hall and the tragic acceptance of deaths on our streets.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comAlexandra: www.urbanlimitrophe.com www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanningPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube...2024-04-111h 15Radio Free UrbanismEp.18 Seattle Train Extension, 15B for Housing, and Mr. Beast’s e-bikes.In this episode the fantastic three are back to talk about Seattle's Line 2 expansion, Canadian Federal housing fund and Mr. Beast giving away 600 e-bikes. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks:Seattle Train: https://www.soundtransit.org...2024-04-041h 06Radio Free UrbanismThe Rio Grande Plan: Salt Lake City's Idea for Better Rail Connections (w/ Christian Lenhart) (BONUS!)This bonus episode of Radio Free Urbanism features Christian Lenhart, the guy you came up with the Rio Grande Plan! If you haven't heard about this before... BUCKLE UP!! Alex Williams and Hailee Jeppsen helm the interview and learn a ton about the potential bright future of rail in Salt Lake City!The Rio Grande Plan: https://riograndeplansaltlakecity.org/ Email us: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www...2024-04-031h 17Radio Free UrbanismEp.17 When The Bridge Fell (w/Untitled Planning)Today we are joined by Sami of Untitled Planning to discuss the bridge collapse in Baltimore, e-bike rebates in San Francisco, SF housing bill drama, fancy sidewalks and what creative mixed-use developments.Untitled Planning: https://www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanningSend us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor ...2024-03-281h 21Radio Free UrbanismEp.16 Planes, Trains, and Automobile..."Accidents" (w/Hailee)Today we enjoy the company of a casual urbanist Hailee who brings news of the Rio Grande Plan in Salt Lake City, UT. We also discuss the discrepancy between plane and car accident coverage, pre-approved housing blueprints, trains in films and the fact that we all have responsibilities when it comes to our environment.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www...2024-03-211h 14Radio Free UrbanismEp.15 Amtrak Romance (w/The Rural Urbanist)Today we are joined by The Rural Urbanist! He shares his experiences with trains in Germany before we cover topics such as E-scooters in Vancouver, Non-Market Housing in Calgary, and taking public transit to the Oscars.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorThe Rural Urbanist: https://www.y...2024-03-141h 11Radio Free UrbanismEp.14 Winter Cycling Congress, Horse Poollution, and a Whole Lot of Good News! (w/ Jen Hall)Jen Hall joins us today to discuss the Winter Cycling Congress in Edmonton, GOOD NEWS on SB52, and funding for rail in Alberta!Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorJen: https://www.youtube.com/@HallsEmporiumLinks:2024-03-071h 16Radio Free UrbanismEp.13 The Good, The Bad, and The ShinkansenToday we talk about e-bikes being banned in Key Biscayne, major projects happening in Calgary, the GTA's new single fare plan, and Indiana SB 52 (the bill looking to kill bus lanes).Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks:Indiana...2024-02-291h 08Radio Free UrbanismEp.12 Train Bad & Parking-Free Taylor Swift ConcertAlex returns in this episode to discuss No parking at a Taylor Swift concert, $2B for housing in B.C. , new Metra BEMUs and how to navigate transit or cycling routes.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:Taylor Swift in Melbourne...2024-02-221h 15Radio Free UrbanismEp.11 Frostbiking (w/Ben Durham)In this instalment we welcome of first guest on the show, Ben Durham, to discuss his bike life in Fake London. We also talk about car-free Gastown in Vancouver, Kansas City's new stadium controversy, speed governors in cars, and the fact that you CAN cycle in the winter.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comFind Ben here > bendurham.cahttps://www.youtube.com/@BenDurhamPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www...2024-02-151h 14Radio Free UrbanismEp.10 Paris SUV drivers & Calgary's Best StreetThe first double digit episode brings talk of hammering the urbanist message home, Stephen Ave. pedestrian improvements, Paris tripling SUV parking fees and answering a bag of fan mail. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:Bike Talk: biketalk.org/2024/02/sharing-is-caring/ 2024-02-081h 06Radio Free UrbanismEp.9 New Bike Day & Culdesac Car-Free NeighborhoodsIn the last single digit episode Nic talk about his new bike, Ethan shares his visit to Phoenix's Northwest extension and Culdesac, while Alec sounds off on loud cars.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:Bus Drivers Feel The Wind: http...2024-02-011h 01Radio Free UrbanismEp.8 Bicycle Tow Trucks & California DaylightingGracing the airwaves today we talk about the synergy between good transit and micromobility, Valley Metro Northwest Extension, Culdesac in Tempe, California Daylighting laws, TOP along LRT in Calgary, Impact of strikes on transit reliability, and Nic goes off about unnecessary idling cars.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporte2024-01-251h 10Radio Free UrbanismEp.7 Car-Free Banff & Downtown Miami RailIn this brief show we talk about the Tri Rail extension to downtown Miami, Banff continuing its car-free main st. Vancouver metro regional rail and the woes of winter riding.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:https://www.tri-rail.com/stations...2024-01-1857 minRadio Free UrbanismEp.6 Narc Urbanism & Delayed Transit RepairsIn our second show of the new year we talk about delayed transit repairs, bounties for "Narc Urbanism", transit announcements, Glenmore redevelopment plans, the allure of pedestrianized spaces and the fact that we all need to grow up and buy a car.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporte2024-01-111h 13Radio Free UrbanismEp.5 E-Bike Battery Fires Are a ProblemFor our first show of 2024 we talk about the problems with micromobility device battery fires, Calgary Green line construction, Banff Rail connection, biking in Vegas, Milwaukee interstate tear-down and letting kids ride the bus.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:Battery...2024-01-041h 05Radio Free UrbanismEp.4 Boxing Day ParkingToday we discuss Boxing Day parking, the infamous Highway 401 constantly expanding, Calgary Christmas skate, East Midtown Manhattan Greenway and transit solutions in small towns. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporte2023-12-281h 15Radio Free UrbanismEp.3 The Collapse of Intercity BusesIn this episode we talk about Up-zoning in Calgary, 8 hour "In & Out" Drive thru line, the collapse of inter city buses, who pays for streets, bad Memphis bus stops and social isolation of tinted windows.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaportehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheBikeLaneProject2023-12-211h 12Radio Free UrbanismEp.2 More Rails GoodWe're back for another installation of Radio Free Urbanism! We discuss some exciting new transit projects like Phoenix's Valley Metro expansion and the transit oriented development plan in B.C. Also, we cover the tragic consequences of road rage, Motonormativity in movies and how multi-modal travel frames our view of cities.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit2023-12-141h 23Radio Free UrbanismEp.1 Tuning Into New UrbanismIn this inaugural episode of Radio Free Urbanism, we tackle the meaning behind the name, $3 Billion to Brightline high-speed rail, "must get in front syndrome", and five things we can do as advocates of urbanism.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism$3B High-Speed Rail https://shorturl.at/axL36No Bed F150 https://rb.gy/u107szBike Talk - Wheels up https://on.soundcloud.com/8V8um Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=202023-12-071h 11
HOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 27: WE CAN’T HANG ANYMORE, WEEKEND RECAP, OUR INTERVIEWING JOB, IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, KAITLYN & JASON BREAKUP, HANNAH B & TYLER CAMERON, + THE PERFECT AT HOME LATTE8.14.23 - EPISODE 27. Recap our weekend with us: weddings, golf tournaments, volunteering, lazy days, one liners, Matt’s hidden talent, & who the joker is of the two of us. We chat tv shows on our list & ones we currently recommend. Plus - Nick Viall & Tyler Cameron opinions, food bloggers and reviewers, & gift giving versus sticking to the registry. Alex spills her latte making secrets & Bradey shares her love for fall and her new bucket list travel destination for fall. If you’re looking for the best breakfast spot in CDA, we’ve got your answer as our question of the day, a...2023-08-1451 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 26: THROWBACK STORIES, BACHELORETTE ITINERARY, THE WEDDING PLANNER, PERFECTIONISM & DELEGATING, GETTING INTERNS?, & THE FUNDRAISER THAT MEANS THE MOST TO US8.4.23 - EPISODE 26. We’re back baby!! We missed our first week & missed y’all so much! We chat about what we’ve been up to, share insights on our hometown hangouts, bachelorette and wedding updates for Alex, management, + assistants & delegating. We chat about the golf tournament we will be volunteering at this week that means so much to us. The Kong Strong 5th annual golf tournament will honor one of our best friend’s dad who suffered a glioblastoma. The foundation & the family mean the world to us & we’re so excited to interview the players and volunteers this year! We w...2023-08-0431 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 25: THE LOVE OF AN AUNT, WORK/LIFE/KIDS BALANCE, TSWIFT IN DENVER, WHO CARES HOW PEOPLE SPEND THEIR MONEY??, ROSS & RACHEL AFFAIR??, NEW STARBUCKS ORDER & FAVE SELF TANNERS7.21.23 - EPISODE 25. We talk aunt & baby life a lot in this week’s episode. Are we ready for kids soon? Bradey shares how her career has a different traditional timeline for having kids. Alex talks her fear of losing herself in being a mom someday. We talk how our nephews have changed our lives & opened our eyes to what’s important in life. Is Bradey now a Swifty? She gives us the run down of the performance, the crowd, the bracelets, the songs, and why it was such a stand out performance. Bradey’s question of the day is about...2023-07-2155 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 24: #SCANDOVAL, VPR THOUGHTS, THE ICK, THE DOWNFALL OF THE BACHELOR, LOVE ISLAND UK, TOP PRIME DAY DEALS, OURA RING, & GAMES THAT WILL TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE7.12.23 - EPISODE 24. Alex is now up to date with the latest Vanderpump Rules season & has A LOT of thoughts to share on it. Bradey shares her thoughts on her current binge & an all time classic. We compare Tom Sandoval & Spencer Pratt, what we think stopped us from watching the bachelorette, & if we would go on a reality tv show ourselves. Bradey convinces Alex to watch Summer I Turned Pretty & shares her current read that she recommends. Bradey gives us a Candy Crush hack for more lives &Alex shares the game she plays on the plane that helped her travel...2023-07-1242 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 23: HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS, CHEF BRADEY & HER LATEST HOSTING DISH, LOST IN THE GROCERY STORE, SOFTBALL GAMES & NOSTALGIA, BEING PRESENT VS. CAPTURING A MOMENT, WEDDING REGISTRY MUST HAVES7.9.23 - EPISODE 23. Let’s talk pickleball, thunderstorms, 4th of July recap & expectations, dogs & fireworks, a 7 layer dip that will change your life, not feeling confident in the grocery store, + who cooks in our house & how we plan meals (or don’t). Could we see ourselves coaching in the future? Does social media take away from real life moments? Functional items for your wedding registry, compliments online vs. from some one you love, baby clothing collections, learning from every job you have, Bradey’s favorite item she registered for, & what wedding website Alex is using. Find us on instagram @bradeyking & @alexan...2023-07-1059 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 18: TRISTAN THOMPSON VS. TOM SANDOVAL , CHEATING, BOOK ICKS, BABY NAMES, SCAMMERS, WHAT’S IN ALEX’S BRIDESMAID PROPOSAL BOXES5.31.23 - EPISODE 18. Ticks, sunshine, period cries, book recs, weird words, & scammers. More about the behind the scenes of Bradey’s job, Vanderpump Rules & the NBA finals. Plus our opinion on cheating & if we could come back from it in our relationships. A special birthday shoutout to Grandma Dot who is turning 92 this week! Send us your questions for next week’s q&a episode! Find us on instagram @bradeyking & @alexandracolleen. New episodes drop every Wednesday! 💘2023-06-0157 min
KnowledgecastAn Insider's View into the World of Political Campaigning with Alex WilliamsIn the twelfth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Alex Williams. Alex is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in public policy leadership and two minors in history and intelligence and security studies. His career has spanned economic development, legislative affairs, and political campaigns, and he has as been involved in multiple campaigns at the governor, attorney general, and U.S. Senate levels. Alex currently serves as the Director of Workforce at the Rome Floyd County Chamber of Commerce. Listen to this episode with Jack and Alex that gives an inside look at...2023-05-1630 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 14: WEEKEND RECAP - STAGECOACH REVIEW, SURPRISE TRIPS, SAN DIEGO WEEKEND, EMOTIONAL HANGOVERS, NBA MVP THOUGHTS, PLAYOFF SPORTS, MET GALA, & DENVER RECS5.3.23 - EPISODE 14. Our audio levels are a little funky on this one, so thanks for hanging in there with us! We spent our weekend together & apart doing the most fun things: Stagecoach, surprises, packed rental cars, flight diaries, naps & a whole lot more. We talk about women being the career chaser in the fam, movie theaters, book updates, Kardashian thoughts, etc. Bradey has fun plans this week for a women’s panel with Missy Franklin, her playoff predictions, & she shares a fun work call she got to listen in on for Alex. Alex shares her thoughts on the met ga...2023-05-0454 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 13: BIRTHDAYS, STAGECOACH, LAUGHING FITS, DANCE SHOWS, PEOPLE PLEASERS & MENTAL HEALTH, PARENTS AS FRIENDS, BROW LAMINATION4.26.23 - EPISODE 13. Alex is heading off this week to Stagecoach with Pink Lily for her birthday weekend! We talk all Stagecoach details, celeb look alike’s, Girlmore Girls, CU football, Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, and mental health struggles we are familiar with. We share our thoughts on “faking it until you make it”, opening up to the people around you, Bradey’s new Beis luggage purchase, & Alex’s 28th year re-cap! DM us! We want to know how you're doing, ask us questions, let's be friends! Find us on instagram @bradeyking & @alexandracolleen. New episodes dr...2023-04-2641 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 12: BABYSITTING DIARIES, ALEX’S BEST BOOK EVER, DATE NIGHT IDEAS, PARENTING STYLES, PICKLEBALL, COACHING?, A GREAT MOVIE REC, & AGING SECRETS4.19.23 - EPISODE 12. This week we have our first GUEST ever & we’re not sure if anyone will ever compare. Bradey is babysitting her sweet nephew this week and Maverick Lee makes his first podcast debut! We talk about all the random things: geography fun facts, being in the “why” phase, playoff updates, B’s latest movie recs, Abercrombie recs for women & men, toddler proofing the house, cognitive development & human development, why we love pickleball, beis luggage thoughts, + Alex’s 91 year old grandma’s aging secrets! Sorry for the choppy ep, but this is real life & we aren’t trying to be anything...2023-04-1935 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 11: HANDLING STRESS, BALANCING WORK & LIFE, HAND WRITTEN LETTERS, THINKING ABOUT HAVING KIDS, BOOKTALK, & WHY EASTER MEANT SO MUCH TO US THIS YEAR4.12.23 - EPISODE 11. The sunshine is changing our life in this week’s episode, y’all! We discuss all things anxiety & our own stress relief practices. We recap our Easter’s with our family, accidents & powering through being sick + opening day for Bradey & the Rockies. We talk about why we love Easter so much more now, as adults & if we are ready for kids? Bradey’s experience with Rent The Runway & Alex’s favorite novels rn! We explain why humor is sexy to us & one of the most important parts of our relationships. This is a dream we’ve had for so long...2023-04-1248 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 8: CELEBRATIONS, MORE MARCH MADNESS, COLLEGE MEMS & ADIVCE, TAXES, BAD TEACHERS, CLOSET CLEANOUT TALK, & QUALITY FRIENDSHIP ADVICE3.21.23 - EPISODE 8. This week is all about our weekend re-cap, a little more (but not too much) March Madness talk, birthday traditions, college should’ve/would’ve/could’ve thoughts, our favorite pajamas, + some of our favorite celebs to follow on social media. Alex talks about wanting to go back to school & why she never used her teaching degree, closet cleanout details, a little about her bridesmaids, and shocker - she cries again. Bradey breaks down why she hopes Miss Me jeans never come back, if she washes her legs in the shower, her college house that should never be live...2023-03-221h 08HOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 7: PERIOD TALK, TIPSY TARGET TRIP, OUR GRIPE WITH INSTAGRAM RN, MARCH MADNESS FOR DUMMIES, RE-CAP OF SEASON 2 SEX/LIFE THOUGHTS, WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATES, ADVICE TO OUR YOUNGER SELF3.15.23 - EPISODE 7. This week is all about overreacting on our period, emotional rollercoasters, our similarities to the Grinch, fun facts, tips on tulips, how sports shaped us & why we love basketball. Also look out for: why people think we’re always drunk, our favorite characters from Sex/Life, why FRIENDS shouldn’t have a reunion season, Alex’s thoughts on the SITC reboot, Disney Channel nostalgia, hindsight is 20/20, & is unfollowing mean? A special shout out to our sweet friend Sissy who graduates nursing school this week!!! We are so proud of you & LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! THANK Y’ALL so much...2023-03-161h 01HOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 6: BOOK RUTS, SONGS THAT MAKE US CRY, SHOW RECOMMENDATIONS, PICKLE-BALL, BAD TEXTERS, THOUGHTS ON SEX/LIFE, LOSING A PARENT, & BREAKING GENERATIONAL TRAUMA3.8.23 - EPISODE 6. This is our longest & most emotional episode yet. We chat about our thoughts on the characters & story line in the Netflix series “sex/life”, songs that make us happy cry, & navigating losing the loss on a parent. Bradey & Alex both give some show recommendations, concealer recs, tips (they need to take themselves) on time management & setting habits. We get a serenade from Bradey & have a special shout out to our sweet friends Macy Jimmerson, Annika Anderson & of course Bradey’s amazing hubby: Chase Fraser for their strength with losing a parent. THANK Y’ALL so much for all the...2023-03-0959 min
HOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 3: FLIP PHONES, ALWAYS BEING LATE, HOLLISTER MINI SKIRTS VS ABERCROMBIE COMEBACK, HOLDING ON TO CLOTHES VS. LETTING THEM GO, HOW WE EDIT OUR VIDEOS, TATTOO REMOVAL??2.15.23 - EPISODE 3. HAPPY VALENTINE’S LOVES !!! This week we are still on our pre-recorded episodes, but we dive a little deeper into what’s going on in our careers, always being late, & Bradey’s white teeth tips & tricks, and why Alex took out her nose ring. We chat about our generation vs. our parents, Bradey’s bedtime song for her nephew, technical difficulties, sports updates we are excited about, and the process of returning items. We laugh hard in this one & we think you will, too. Honestly, we’re just catching up in this one (which is exactly what we want th...2023-02-1547 min
HOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSHARD LAUNCH: INTRO TO HOW U DOIN' POD WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMS2.1.23 - Hey y'all! Welcome to our intro episode! We're two lifelong best friends who talk way too much about anything & everything. Instead of sending 12 minute voice memos back & forth we wanted to let you in on our raw, unfiltered day to day conversations. Girl talk, book chats, career advice, sports, love, relationships, hardships, going through your late 20's, reality TV - we'll talk about it all. DM us! We want to know how you're doing, ask us questions, let's be friends! Find us on instagram @bradeyking & @alexandracolleen. Episode 1 is out now! New episodes drop every Wednesday! 💘2023-02-0105 minHOW U DOIN' WITH BRADEY KING & ALEX WILLIAMSEPISODE 2: BRADEY’S THREE YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS, OVERPACKING, KINDLE HACK, NEW MANAGEMENT??2.8.23 - EPISODE 2. We just wanted to say a quick “thank you” for your patience with our technical difficulties & learning curves with these first few episodes! We were experiencing quite a delay here, but tried to edit it down so it wouldn’t be hard to listen to! We talk over each other a little, but hey, we’re pretty dang proud of what we’ve done so far. Be patient with us, we promise it’ll get better!!! This week we are still on our pre-recorded episodes, but we dive a little deeper into Bradey & Chase’s three year wedding annive...2023-02-0133 min
NEKKID ConversationsAlex Vitale - Our Big Police ProblemWelcome to NEKKID Conversations!Find the full show notes for this podcast here.In This Episode:Alex’s upbringing The history of policing Economy and policing Our resource needs + how police abolition can helpIt’s a bipartisan issue The path to the solution Getting offline and building community How White folks can get their hands dirtyResources: Connect + CommunicateLiberation CoachingThe Journey Intensive CoachingEnd of Policing by Alex VitaleWhere to find Alex Vitale: Twitter: @avitaleWebsite: alex-vitale.infoSupport the Podcast:Financi...2021-09-0947 min
The Scrimba PodcastAce the job interview with Cassidy Williams from NetlifyThere are two sides to every story, and a job interview can seem very different depending on whether you’re the interviewee or the interviewer. Cassidy Williams (Director of Developer Experience at Netlify and teacher here at Scrimba) has experienced both. She joins us today to share her experience and prove the interview process isn't as scary as it may seem.ContentsIntroduction (00:00)What does Cassidy do at Netlify? (01:51) How Cassidy stays super productive (and how you can too) (03:58)How to "kill two birds with one scone" (07:31)Why you should learn and work in public (11:21)"The dif...2021-08-0340 min
Yemen Newsعلي ناصر قايد البخيتيعلي ناصر قايد البخيتي
علي البخيتي، محامي وكاتب سياسي يمني، ولاجئ سياسي مؤخرا في بريطانيا، من مواليد قرية الملحاء مديرية الحدا محافظة ذمار
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تغير موقفه منهم بزاوية ٣٦٠ درجة من حامل راية الجماعة إلى مناهض لهذا المشروع
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COVID- 19 Update: 1962 Cases, 1160 Recovered, 570 Deaths (Not including Houthi controlled areas)2020-09-0200 minYemen NewsAmr Gamal: A Love Story for a Beloved CityIndependent Yemeni film and theatre director Amr Gamal returns to the podcast to share more about his work and love for Aden. He talks about the power of comedy, and says, “When you mix tragedy with comedy it’s easier to swallow.” Amr also shares how, as he’s taken his work out of the country, he’s learned that, “People everywhere can understand your art if it’s from your heart.” He speaks candidly about his devotion to the city of Aden and his commitment to do whatever he can to give Aden the justice she deserves. Amr urges Yemenis living a...2020-08-0300 minYemen NewsAmr Gamal: Making Movies for the Yemeni PeopleAfter nearly all the theaters, cinemas, and stages in Aden were either shut down or destroyed following Yemen’s civil war that ended in 1994, Amr Gamal went on to become an independent Yemeni film and theatre director. He wrote and directed 10 theatre productions between 2005 and 2014 and his play Maak Nazel became the first Yemeni production to be performed in Europe. In 2018, Amr produced his first feature film, 10 Days Before the Wedding. The film premiered in Aden during the summer of 2018 and was screened there for over eight months. The actors who agreed to work on the film, despite the risks an...2020-07-3100 minYemen NewsYemenis Rising Up to Overcome StruggleAlex Williams, host of Yemen News, joins Affan Syed’s podcast to continue bringing awareness about the Yemen crisis to a global audience. He describes the multiple disease outbreaks that Yemen has faced since the outbreak of the war and continues to celebrate Yemeni resilience. Alex says the real story of Yemen is the story of Yemenis who continue rising up day after day in the face of struggle. While wealthy countries continue fomenting hostility in one of the world’s poorest countries, and use it for their battleground, Alex and his host urge listeners to use any platform they can...2020-07-2700 minYemen NewsAlex Williams on Yemeni ResilienceAlex Williams, host of Yemen News, talks more about different factions taking advantage of the war in Yemen and asks us to consider where all the weapons being sold to the warring parties really end up. He also describes Yemen’s tribal society as well as the impact of the war on tribal values and continues the theme of Yemeni resilience, saying, “Yemenis can’t be defeated because they have nothing to lose.” Alex and his hosts urge listeners not to take a political side, but to take a “pro-life” stance by bringing up Yemen within their circles of influence and calling...2020-07-2300 minYemen NewsAlex Williams on the Yemen CrisisAlex Williams, host of Yemen News, takes a turn answering the questions as he breaks down the impact of war, cholera, and COVID-19 on Yemeni families. He tells us how the war in Yemen started over five years ago, and describes the resilience of the Yemeni people through the conflict. Alex also points out that the ongoing bombing campaign is senseless since the Hadi government that it seeks to restore to power lacks real legitimacy. He calls for global pressure on all governments arming the warring parties in Yemen to stop fueling the bloodshed, emphasizing that this war is inhumane...2020-07-2000 minYemen NewsHadil Al-Ashwal: Yemeni Advocate for Gender EqualityHadil Al-Ashwal is the Founder & Managing Director of the MENA Advocates for Gender Equality. Born and raised in Yemen, she has lived in different countries in the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Hadil holds an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University where she was selected as a representative, exemplary woman to inspire others. Currently, she works as a consultant at The World Bank. According to Hadil Yemeni women have gained strength from their struggle against gender inequality saying, “We always have to prove ourselves and this builds our resilience.”
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@YnewsAW ...2020-07-1600 minYemen NewsKhalid Twaiti: “Pure Gold” Fighting for YemenYemeni Boxer Khalid Twaiti has been fighting professionally for over three years and has a 6-0 record in his professional bouts, with three knockouts under his belt. Khalid is motivated by the resilience of the Yemeni people. Khalid says Yemeni’s have the “heart of a lion” and seeks to use his boxing career to represent Yemenis inside Yemen who can’t represent themselves. Khalid says, “With everybody’s help, not just me, we can help Yemenis be in a better position.”
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@YnewsAW Alex@yemennews.org (mailto:Alex@yemennews.org...2020-07-1300 minYemen NewsShroq Al Ramadi: Reviving Hadhrami CultureShroq Al Ramadi is the founder of Takween Culture Club, which exists to revive Hadhrami culture. Shroq speaks about the importance of these efforts during a time of political conflict and war that has threatened to strip Hadhrami society of its traditions and cultural identity. Her efforts to research and preserve Hadhrami culture include her graduation project, which is a plan for the Hadhrami House Museum for Art. Although life-saving aid is prioritized in a time of war, Shroq reminds us that reviving socio-cultural identity can also bring people together and play a role in the process of charting a...2020-07-0900 minYemen NewsMohammed Murshed: An Artist Highlights Yemen’s Ancient Places and Hidden HistoryMohammed Murshed is a professional artist from Yemen who addresses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through his work. He returns to the podcast to describe his personal experiences in Yemen’s ancient places and challenge Yemenis to spend more time researching their own history. He shares about his experiences of being pressured to conform while growing up in Yemen, and how Yemen has been weakened by ideologies and theologies that divide Yemenis rather than uniting them. He urges Yemenis to search for the full picture of their history with all of its color and be strengthened by honoring the diverse influences th...2020-07-0600 minYemen NewsMohammed Murshed: An Artist Shines a Light on Trauma and WarMohammed Murshed is a professional artist from Yemen who works with paint, sculpture, video, sound, programming for art, and video games. His work addresses the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that he experiences as a result of living through the war in Yemen, and how he's processing its effects. He is on a journey to being healed of his trauma and wants to shine a light, and bring awareness to the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today, the situation that his home country of Yemen now faces. In this episode he describes how art is both an outlet of escape...2020-07-0200 minYemen NewsTareq Hassan: Keys to Sustainable Development in YemenTareq Hassan is the Chairman of the International Youth Council -Yemen (IYCY), a leading organization in Yemen active in WASH, Nutrition, Food Security, Health, Shelter, Protection, Governance, Education, Peace, Energy, Environment & Climate Change as well as Youth Development. He was elected as the UN Environment (UNEP) Regional Facilitator for Major Groups and Stakeholders for the West Asia Region in 2015, 2017, and 2020. Tareq shares with us about the importance of integrating sustainability into the emergency aid projects being implemented in Yemen and emphasizes education as a key to developing Yemeni change-makers.
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@YnewsAW ...2020-06-2900 minYemen NewsAmir Al-Deen: Top Medical Student & Illegally - Detained PrisonerAmir Al-Deen Abdulmalik Jahaf is the son of academics who graduated high school as a top student and was awarded a scholarship to study medicine in Egypt. However, when he returned to visit his family in Yemen on summer break, he ended up being detained without trial for two years and three months in hidden prisons. Amir shares his story of resilience with us, and how he managed to survive his harrowing ordeal and recover his well-being. He also shares with us about men who did not survive and were tortured to death before Amir’s own eyes. Their stories ch...2020-06-2500 minYemen NewsAbobakr Alfaqeeh on Democratic Legitimacy & Yemeni SolidarityYemeni writer Abobakr Alfaqeeh returns to help us understand the new controversial tax being imposed by the Houthi government as well as the Houthi government’s policies surrounding Covid-19. He talks about the suffering of ordinary Yemeni people living under governments without democratic legitimacy. In the absence of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, Abobakr tells us how the solidarity of the Yemeni people has given him hope. Instead of waiting for the government to do its role, the Yemeni people are taking their own initiative to take care of each other and to ta...2020-06-2200 minYemen NewsAbobaker Al Faqeeh Reports on Child Soldiers & EducationAbobaker Al Faqeeh has worked for both local and international media outlets, including the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. In a recent piece, he exposed how both the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition have been actively recruiting and using child soldiers in the Yemen conflict. In this episode, he shares more about the intentional strategies that are being used by Yemen’s warring parties to target children and mobilize them on to the battlefield. He also highlights the factors that make children vulnerable to this recruitment and the importance of educational opportunities, which can decrease the vulnerability of children to...2020-06-1800 minYemen NewsYemeKnight!: Emad Al Akhali, Yemeni ambassador of hip-hopEmad Al Akhali, the Yemeni rapper and hip-hop artist known as YemeKnight shares insights about hip hop culture in Yemen. He tells us how hip-hop culture came to Yemen and how Yemen influenced him as a poet and as a deep thinker. Emad tells us that Yemenis get a “hit of reality” early as they are confronted with issues of life and death at a young age, much like the culture that birthed hip hop. He also describes his methods of telling the Yemeni story through hip-hop by mixing English with Yemeni Arabic lyrics. His goal is to achieve international reco...2020-06-1500 minYemen NewsNada Al Ahdal: Human Rights Activist & Child Marriage SurvivorNada Al Ahdal began her activism in 2013 when she was 10 years old by refusing to be a victim of under-age marriage. She fled home to avoid an arranged marriage at the age of 11 and has since established a foundation for the protection of children's rights. Nada has been nominated for the Nobel Prize for Children and works on a myriad of issues through her foundation, including the recruitment of child soldiers, underage marriage, and child labour. In this episode, Nada tells us that without awareness, Yemeni families may believe that they are actually protecting a girl by marrying her off...2020-06-0800 minYemen NewsNasser Arrabyee: Yemeni Journalist & Political AnalystNasser Arrabyee, a veteran journalist, has spent the last 20 years telling the stories of Yemenis, including the Yemenis held by the United States in Guantánamo prison who have never been given due process or brought to trial. This includes the story of Adnan Farhan Abdul Latif, one Yemeni held at Guantanamo who actually was recommended for release by a US court, but never made it home to Yemen after he was found dead in his prison cell. In this episode, Nasser talks about how the Yemeni people remain imprisoned by the on-going war. He tells us that the current C...2020-06-0400 minYemen NewsHaifa Subai: Graffiti Artist & Voice of Silent VictimsHaifa Subai portrays the devastating effects of war in her art on the streets of Yemen. Influenced by the armed conflict she has witnessed in her country since the start of the Arab Spring until now, Haifa launched an advocacy campaign called Silent Victims, which highlights women’s and children’s issues in the time of war. Her special exhibition called “War & Human” is featured at the Singapore Art Museum. In this episode, Haifa shares how her supportive family environment helped her to thrive, and how she has used her opportunities to be a voice for those who cannot speak fo...2020-05-2800 minYemen NewsShiran Avraham: Middle-Eastern singer-songwriter with Yemeni rootsShiran Avraham is an Israeli singer-songwriter with Yemeni roots. Avraham talks about her grandmother’s journey from Yemen to Israel and how the stories her family told her about Yemen impacted her identity and her work. Although she found it difficult to connect with Arabic music while her peers were listening to the modern pop music of the 90s, she fell in love with it once she connected with her grandmother and learned about her roots. This added another rich layer to the already diverse influences that make Shiran one of the most remarkable artists to appear from the Middle Ea...2020-05-2400 minYemen NewsRuba Nasr: Multilingual Singer and SongwriterRuba Nasr is a multilingual singer and songwriter from Aden. She sings in Turkish, French, English and is now working on a modern take of Yemeni folk songs. Ruba’s journey started when she was encouraged by a teacher who overheard her singing during her lunch break at school and now Ruba finds encouragement from an emerging community of Yemeni artists and musicians. Ruba says that a key to success for Yemeni women musicians is being able to tune out negative feedback and surround themselves with positive voices. She believes that music has the power to unite and make pe...2020-05-2200 minYemen NewsAlaa Al-Eryani: The Yemeni Feminist MovementAlaa shares about her personal journey growing up in Yemen and eventually founding the Yemeni Feminist Movement. Frustration over women being consistently sidelined through Yemen’s political uprisings and war, as well as the toxic relationships between men and women in Yemen, inspired Alaa to take action. She calls us all, and especially Yemeni families, to come together and work to have healthy relationships and build communities that support the aspirations of women and men. By doing this, we can build a society that nurtures all Yemenis.
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https://www.facebook.com/Rahafstore2015/ (https://www.fa...2020-05-1900 minYemen NewsMazen Alsaqqaf: Youtuber and Yemeni Social Media InfluencerMazen has just under a quarter of a million subscribers on YOUTUBE. He shares with us his journey from filming on his smart phone, to now working on his weekly show called “Fiuz” at Sadeem Studios. Mazen says sometimes his messaging can be counter culture and an uphill struggle, and his messaging can sometimes come with risks to him and his team. Yet, he has fun, and knows that social media has not only kept him sane throughout the 5 years of war, but can be used to send out lifesaving messaging at a time when Yemenis need it the most!
@maze...2020-05-1400 minYemen NewsDr. Nadine Das: PhD, Business Owner & Fashion & Beauty InfluencerNadine Das is a fashion and beauty influencer from Yemen with over 100,000 followers on Instagram, found at @Nadinedasofficial. Nadine also has a PhD in Linguistics and she runs a software business hand in hand with her husband in India. In this episode, we hear about Nadine’s journey and the struggles and challenges she overcomes to achieve her dreams. Along the way she breaks some social norms, while at the same time holding on to her Yemeni roots that have played a positive role in shaping her social media presence.
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COVID-19 Status: 51 Cases, 1 Recovered, 8 Deaths2020-05-1000 minYemen NewsRania on Livelihoods & COVID-19 Part 2Rania shares the story of Amani, who works in the hygiene section of a hospital, and the struggle she has to put food on the table for her family. Rania emphasizes the importance of giving these essential workers stability and proper protective equipment as they are a crucial backbone for all Yemenis in the fight against COVID-19. Rania also walks us through what receiving a food basket is like for Abu Amira, a father of five daughters, and how it turns around a hopeless situation for this family.
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COVID 19 Update: 34 Cases, 1 Recovered, 7 Deaths2020-05-0900 minYemen NewsRania on Livelihoods & COVID-19 Part 1Rania is originally from Al Hudaydah and went from volunteering to make sandwiches for students at a local school to managing her own local initiative. She talks to us about the challenges of doing aid work in Yemen and why vulnerable Yemenis often don’t trust humanitarian organizations. Rania speaks frankly about her real challenges in light of a global recession, where funding is down approximately 50%. In 2020, many vulnerable Yemenis may have access to half the aid of last year while they face twice the need as a result of COVID-19. It’s hard to imagine how they will buy basi...2020-05-0600 minYemen NewsYemen: Facing COVID-19 without Water Part 2Kamal takes us with him to experience life in a Yemeni village, where due to water shortage parents often have to make hard decisions between their family’s health, or water for other domestic uses. Kamal speaks to us in Episode 8 about the challenges that Yemenis face in rural areas in order to follow the two key practices that help stop the spread of COVID-19—physical distancing and washing your hands. The 17.8 million Yemenis that are without adequate water, sanitation or hygiene are in constant survival mode from the time they wake up. Even so, Yemeni men and women are help...2020-04-2800 minYemen NewsYemen: Facing COVID-19 without Water Part 1Wash your hands to fight COVID-19, you say? Well, the United Nations (UN) says 17.8 million Yemenis require support to meet their basic water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) needs. They can’t wash their hands when they don’t have water. Meanwhile they are already battling what the World Health Organization states to be the largest and fastest spreading Cholera outbreak on record. We speak to Kamal from Yemen, who shares with us about the lack of water in Yemeni villages and how their community initiative is responding to WASH needs and preparing for the potential spread of COVID-19 in Yemen.
For...2020-04-2500 minYemen NewsLifesaving Responses & Psychosocial Support with Malak from YemenEntisar walks miles to gather plants and herbs to feed her children, as she has no source of income. Hear how Malak and her team are distributing food aid to women like Entisar and literally saving lives. Malak also shares about another lifesaving response in a rural area, made possible by a health clinic built in a container that was shipped from Texas to Yemen. Finally, Malak tells how her team goes beyond saving lives to reach some of the millions of Yemeni children who have experienced trauma over five years of war. Malak highlights the importance of trauma awareness...2020-04-2200 minYemen NewsGamal Mustafa: Front-line Nurse Turned SingerGamal shares about volunteering as a nurse during the war for Aden in 2015, and the challenges he overcame afterwards to become a singer and form a band called "Mo.X.Gemo". Through his music he wants to inspire Yemeni youth to develop themselves and be a part of re-building the country using the arts.
For more info Email: Alex@YemenNews.org2020-04-2000 minYemen NewsPeace-building with Ashraf, a Producer from YemenAshraf, a Yemeni producer living in the diaspora shares about how media is playing a role in encouraging Yemenis to reconcile. He says there is life in the midst of the war and shares with us how Yemeni women are leading grassroots peace building initiatives.
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Instagram: YnewsAW2020-04-1400 minYemen NewsMalak a Yemeni lady from Taiz, YemenWe spoke to Malak who is from Taiz, a city in the central region of Yemen.
Taiz has been under siege for the last 5 years. Malak shared with us her tragic loss and how she has been responding to past Dengue Fever and Cholera outbreaks. She is currently working for a local NGO, assisting to clear containers and distribute much needed supplies to the people of Yemen.
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Instagram: YnewsAW2020-04-1200 minYemen NewsYemen’s 1st Covid-19 CaseWe spoke to Anwar, from Hadramowt, Yemen. He works for a local NGO in Food security, giving food to those in need and bringing much needed hygiene awareness in the face of COVID-19 in the Eastern province of Yemen.For more information Email me at:Alex@YemenNews.org2020-04-1013 min