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DVB English NewsDVB English NewsBenedict Rogers on becoming Fortify Rights' new senior directorBenedict Rogers, a British human rights activist and journalist, was recently-appointed as the new senior director at Fortify Rights. He joined us in the DVB Newsroom to discuss his new role and how international justice and accountability can be pursued in Myanmar. Watch Newsroom on DVB English News YouTube or Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music, ⁠or wherever you get podcasts⁠.2025-07-2513 min公民论坛公民论坛天安门事件36周年:廖天琪谈“六四”、流亡和“记忆文化”“八九-六四”天安门事件又迎来一个年头。香港维园的烛光虽已熄灭多年,但许多人心中的烛光仍在闪亮。像往年一样,活跃在海外的各方民主志士,再次汇集一堂,追忆历史,缅怀逝者,要求还原真相。在欧洲,受到海外多个民运组织支持的两家十分活跃的民间组织-德国的“欧洲之声”和中国民主党英国总部,今年再次发起纪念六四的两场活动。第一场活动以网络视频方式举行;第二场活动则将会场安排在英国伦敦,吸引了欧洲和全球多方关注民主的人士参与。今次纪念八九-六四活动的主办人之一,“欧洲之声”社长廖天琪女士向我们介绍了两场纪念活动的情况。 法广:首先请您简要地介绍一下今年纪念六四两场活动的大致情况。廖天琪:跟往年一样,今年全球各地都有大规模的纪念六四活动, 从台湾、日本到澳洲,从北美到欧洲,许多大城市都有华人组织的悼念集会。由于六月四日这一天,大家都在忙于发动自家组织的活动,无法分身,所以「欧洲之声」会同中国民主党英国总部和民主中国阵线于6月2日就提前举办了网络上的国际性纪念会议,邀请到各大洲的民运人士、学者、各民族的代表来参会、发言。如魏京生、王丹、王军涛、吾尔开希;学者如林培瑞、胡平、严家祺、万润南, 台湾驻柏林的代表謝志偉教授;还有维族的热比娅、西藏的格桑坚赞、蒙古的席海明以及宗教组织和一些西方的记者和人权活动家。由于发言的嘉宾众多,我们无法安排所有人有发言的机会,因此也同时开放YouTube直接转播,让感兴趣的人,至少能在网上同步观看。另外, 由于英国的民运十分活跃生动,每次活动参与的人数也众多,所以今年六月四日,我们在伦敦亦举办现场会议,上午请来自欧洲各地的嘉宾们如法国的汉学家侯芷明Marie Holzman教授,伦敦北区基督教大主教Costa Evangelou, 英国议会人权委员会的Benedict Rogers和中国民主党伦敦总部负责人王冠儒、黄华及独立中文笔会会长马建等,他们将分别从个人的角度来发表对六四事件进行追忆和陈述看法,并与听众们进行交流讨论。下午我们邀请不能亲自到会的人士在网上发言。中间还穿插了一位英国女诗人Sarah Lawson朗读她当年写的关于天安门的诗。黄昏时分,所有与会者将集结到中共大使馆前去呼口号、举旗帜进行抗议活动,此活动将持续到晚间,意思是让烛光照亮真相,光明驱赶黑暗。法广:天安门事件已送走了36个年头,作为海外的民运人士,你们坚持不懈地每年举办纪念活动意义何在? 廖天琪:前不久,欧洲国家在5月8日那天,十分隆重地举行纪念二战终结的日子。特别是罪魁祸首的德国,朝野都举办非常庞大而严肃的追忆仪式。「记忆文化」对一个国家和民族是非常重要的。犯罪者必须真诚忏悔、赔罪、赔偿、检讨事情的来龙去脉,并公布真相。这一点德国做得很好,直到今天离纳粹1933年上台都将近一百年了,德国人还在继续研究当年为何有这样的历史性悲剧发生。我们看看中共从1949年夺取政权以来,犯下的「反人类罪」简直罄竹难书,中国人无辜受难被杀、被关押、被流放,其人数达到数千万,比二十世纪全世界两次大战死伤的人数还多。这个当年被苏共扶植起来的党,已经百岁,统治中国也超过四分之三世纪了,它对自己犯下的滔天罪行,进行过检讨吗?远的不说,就说36年前的天安门屠杀吧,至今全世界都有文字、摄像、纪录片和卫星照片把当时解放军现场开枪、坦克碾压人群的景象如实地记录下来,真相已经十分明晰,但是作案犯罪的中共党却始终不承认,连当时最需要负责人的几个凶手罪犯邓小平、李鹏、杨尚昆等人不但没有受到制裁处分,还被当成「功臣」追捧,反而是站在正义一边的赵紫阳总书记被打入冷宫冷处理,最后郁郁寡欢孤独地死去。这段颠倒黑白、践踏人性的残酷事件竟然被普通中国百姓容忍并接受了,老一辈很多人说他们不知道当时的情况,年轻一辈的根本难以接触跟这段史实有关地的信息。那么,我们生活在海外的中国人,何况是民运分子,但凡有点良知、人性,我们怎么能保持沉默?我们纪念,不仅是「不容忘记」,也更是要唤醒更多的中国人来检视自己国家那段耻辱的历史,来进行民族灵魂的清洗,否则这个国家将永远背负这个十字架,在道德和精神上的污点永远摆脱不掉。法广:随着天安门学运而诞生的海外民运组织,如今面临怎样的挑战?廖天琪:古今中外有无数的民族、皇室、个人因政治或宗教原因被迫走向流亡之路。犹太人千百年来流亡、迁徒、被驱赶、杀戮,二次世界大战结束后,他们于1948年重新建国以色列;满清入主中原,郑成功流亡到台湾,撑起「反清复明」的旗帜,最后客死他乡;伊朗国王巴拉维1979年在伊斯兰革命中被推翻,流亡至埃及,并死在那里。他的儿子继续在流亡中撑著王室的旗帜,如今流落在美国。达赖喇嘛1959年被迫离开家乡流亡印度至今。德国文豪汤玛士-曼,俄罗斯革命家、政治家托洛斯基,以及最为神秘传奇的「世界革命」家切-格瓦拉等都是二十世纪世界著名的流亡人士。综观这些例子,流亡是迫不得已、为保存自身的信念、权力(利)和生存权的一种方式。海外民运也是在集权政府血腥镇压下催生出来的,如今流亡在世界各地的民运人士坚持了数十年,原先就如刘宾雁先生所说,大家抱着专制政权很快会垮台,中国民主化了,大家就能返乡任职,继续生活。如今年复一年,形势朝着逆向发展,中共一党专政政权更为牢固,不但在科技领域迎头赶上欧美工业国家,并且成为世界第二大经济体,中国制造的商品占领世界市场,中国老百姓经过三十多年的刻苦拼博,使得国家跻身发达国家,国际地位提升,能直接跟超级大国美国叫板抗衡。海外民运不论从人数、资源上来说,有先天不足的缺点,在早期还能在道德和理念上占有优势,民运人士一般是人们眼中勇于对抗专制政府的民主斗士,但是这些流亡人士乍到国外,必须克服语言文化的障碍,还得自力更生,为自己打下物质生活的基础,在行有余力时,才能分身来投身继绝存亡的民主救国大业。时间一长,大浪淘沙,这个队伍里所剩下的、具有优秀品质和领导能力的人就不多了。相反地,中间夹杂着不少双面间谍、投机分子,民运的声誉受到极大的打击。然而从另一个角度来看,海外民运这支队伍虽然看似微弱,但是它必须有着「四两拨千斤」的积极信念, 努力发展新的、年轻的队友,俗话说,路遥知马力,日久见人心,优秀的人才随着时间会涌现成为下一代的接班人,民运队伍扮演「反对派」的角色,由于是自愿的民间组织,我们可以充分发挥言论、宣传的力量,在国际舆论中造势,填补国内没有舆论空间的空缺,来对专制政权施压。法广:最后请您谈谈,36年后的今天,反思八九-六四这段历史,您有着怎样的感触?廖天琪:36年过去,许多当时的参与者都老成凋谢了。天安门母亲张先玲写了一篇「六四祭文」,当年她19岁的儿子死于解放军的子弹,作为难属,这位今年87岁的北京母亲,至今还在伸冤。明明是人证物证都有的国家犯罪行为,至今受害者还在煎熬之中喊冤,这是怎样的国家,怎样的法制,怎样的天理?前面我提到西方强调的「记忆文化」,这是犯罪者应当自省忏悔、检讨反思的文化, 它跟基督教的道统和原罪观念有着某种传承。中国本来拥有古老的文明,可叹传统文化里的礼义廉耻全都被当代中共的无产阶级斗争文化打翻在地,丢进粪坑了,但是百年老店的中共是不能把两千年的文明礼教泯灭干净的。个人的犯罪行为要受到法律制裁,一个政府绑架了法律犯下屠杀人民、挑起人民内斗,制造民族间仇恨,那该怎么办?答案只有一个:为这个恶性政权送终,建立新的制度,选出良性政府。二十一世纪,中国人的生活逐渐进入小康,衣食无忧,即便个人的一些基本权利,如在宗教、言论、集会结社方面受到局限或压制,也不致于会揭竿起义。然而,如今资讯传播快而广,获得知情权、受过教育的人不再满足于个人的温饱,会进一步要求法制得以彰显,社会的公正得以保障。近年来大陆一些群体抗议活动,参与者不是出于维护个人利益,而是抗议政府滥权造成的人道灾难。像铁链女事件、乌鲁木齐大火引发的白纸运动都是民众觉醒的例证。这些现象跟八九民运在精神上是一脉相承的。二战结束后,美军在德国的占领区,组织德国人民去参观纳粹集中营,让他们亲自去看焚尸炉、看万人坑,这种良知的冲击,唤醒了人们的负罪感,清洗了群体心灵的污秽,产生一种正能量。回顾六四那段历史是痛苦而屈辱的,但是想想天安门广场上那些勇敢的市民、那些绝食的学生、那些送水送食物的男女老少、卧轨卧街拦阻军车的老太太、青年人和骑着三轮把伤亡者拉到医院的普通民众。那种人性的光辉并没有熄灭,它是超越时空的,我深信公理自在人心,良知和人性不是暴力所能抹杀的。六四是中华民族历史上最为壮丽庄严的诗篇,它代表我们的民族魂,我们永志不忘,并从其中汲取绵绵不绝的力量。2025-06-0215 minLe Magazine des SériesLe Magazine des SériesLe Magazine des Séries : Galactica et Buck RogersVoici une archive à découvrir que cette émission présentée par Christophe Dordain avec le concours de Jean-Luc Vandiste, Emmanuel Francq et Christophe Willaert. Elle fut diffusée pour la première fois le 30 janvier 2016 sur Radio Campus Lille (106.6 FM).Au sommaire de cette édition : - "Opération Vol" - Saison 2 (éditée par Elephant Films). Une série créée par Roland Kibbee avec Robert Wagner dans le rôle principal. "Opération Vol" décrit les aventures d'Alexander Mundy, un gentleman cambrioleur à l'américaine, jeune, beau, séduisant, volant l...2025-03-2359 minPlay Therapy PodcastPlay Therapy Podcast282 | CCPT Purism: From Rogers to Axline and the Eight Principles That Shaped the Child-Centered Play Therapy ModelIn this episode of the CCPT Purism series, I take you through the foundational role of Virginia Axline in translating Carl Rogers’ person-centered theory into what we now know as Child-Centered Play Therapy. Axline worked closely with Rogers and applied his concepts to children by introducing her Eight Principles of Non-Directive Play Therapy—a philosophy describing how we show up and relate to children in session, not a list of techniques or tools. I briefly walk through each of Axline’s eight principles, highlight their connections to Rogers’ core conditions, and explain how they continue to shape our mode...2025-03-1821 minTwo Old Farts Talk Sci-FiTwo Old Farts Talk Sci-FiBattlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyThere were two SF series in the late 1970s that both had theatrical releases: Battlestar Galactica, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Both were produced by Glen A. Larson. Troy and David look at the theatrical films, and compare and contrast these, and how they fit in with the televised series.CAST OF BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:• Richard Hatch as Captain Apollo (Waltons, Love Boat, Kung Fu…)• Dirk Benedict as Lieutenant Starbuck (A Team)• Lorne Greene as Commander Adama (CAN) Bonanza, New Wilderness• John Colicos as Baltar (CAN) (Star Trek, Night Gall...2024-12-071h 10Dissidents and DictatorsDissidents and DictatorsIndonesia's Democratic Crossroads with Benedict RogersCasey and Elisha sit down with Benedict Rogers, a well-traveled journalist and human rights advocate, to discuss his experiences and insights from across the globe. From his roots in London to his professional ventures in Indonesia, Burma, and China, Benedict shares his journey and the significant socio-political changes he's witnessed. We delve into major topics, such as Indonesia's democratic progress, the rise of religion-based intolerance, and Burma's ongoing humanitarian crisis. Ben also shares his thoughts on Prabowo Subianto's rise to power in Indonesia and the state of democracy in the region.2024-11-2130 minCowboy ShitCowboy ShitEpisode 177 - Hailey BenedictFor the week of August 21st, 2024, Episode 19 of Season No. 7, presented by the CCMA's, the Canadian Country Music Awards September 14th in Edmonton's Rogers Place, Ted Stovin and Dustin Edwards sit down with a dynamic performer, multi-award winner, and charitable advocate, and 2024 CCMA Award nominee. She has already won 16 different awards, including 2024 Country Music Alberta Awards for Horizon Female Artist of the Year, Horizon Single of the Year, and Interactive Artist of the Year as well as a CCMA Award for Interactive Artist of the Year, in recognition of her mastery and embrace of social media. Her quarter-million-strong following...2024-08-221h 03British Thought LeadersBritish Thought LeadersThe CCP Gets Emboldened When the International Community Is Not Paying Attention: Benedict RogersNTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author and China expert Benedict Rogers to talk about religious freedom in the world’s biggest communist nation. Benedict shares his wide knowledge of how different faiths are struggling at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. 2024-08-1531 minThis turbulent priestThis turbulent priestBenedict Rogers; human rights activist & CatholicSend us a textIn this week's episode I share a talk given at St Anselm's in 2016 by Benedict Rogers, human rights activist and a convert from Anglicanism to Catholicism. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com2024-07-231h 06Idź Pod Prąd DogrywkaIdź Pod Prąd DogrywkaCzy Chiny zaczną wojnę? - Benedict RogersBenedict Rogers - autor książki "Chińska sieć zła". Jak komunistyczne Chiny zagrażają światu? Dlaczego prześladują chrześcijan? Czy Xi Jinping rozpocznie wojnę? #IPPTVDogrywka #Chiny #komunizm ---------------------------------------------------- 📧 Napisz: kontakt@idzpodprad.pl 📞 Zadzwoń: 536 813 435 📌 Bądź na bieżąco: http://idzpodprad.pl 🧩 Wesprzyj: https://idzpodprad.pl/wsparcie ☕ Kup nam kawę: https://buycoffee.to/idzpodpradtv Zacznij wspierać ten kanał, a dostaniesz te bonusy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUZ9x49ZuhZt1QVJafMy5rA/join2024-04-1805 minWheels Across the West: History and Legacy of the Santa Fe TrailWheels Across the West: History and Legacy of the Santa Fe TrailCruisin' The FeIn this episode, listeners are invited on a journey through time and tradition. Exploring the parallels between a beloved 1990s pastime and the historical significance of the Santa Fe Trail, we get a window onto the social dynamics and enduring spirit of adventure that characterize both. Through interviews, personal anecdotes, and historical insights, listeners will uncover the rich mosaic of connections forged along the trail, from ancient indigenous pathways to the bustling trade routes of the nineteenth century to small Kansas towns in the 1990s. Join us as we navigate the intersection of past and present, looking for traces...2024-04-1033 minDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesWhat If? Season 2 Episode 9 "What If Strange Supreme Intervened?"Taking inspiration from Neil Gaiman's iconic graphic novel we discuss the penultimate episode of What if? 208 What If The Avengers Assembled in 1602? It's one we were all waiting for. Marvel's What If? 208 What if The Avengers Assembled in 1602? Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: A. C. Bradley & Ryan Little Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews After arriving in 1602, an Elizibethan era universe, Captain Carter agrees to help Wanda Merlin and Sir Nicholas Fury stop an impending incursion. As a tear in space opens over the...2024-01-0450 minMarvel Podcast From TV Podcast IndustriesMarvel Podcast From TV Podcast IndustriesMarvel's What If? 208 What if The Avengers Assembled in 1602?Taking inspiration from Neil Gaiman's iconic graphic novel we discuss the penultimate episode of What if? 208 What If The Avengers Assembled in 1602? It's one we were all waiting for.Marvel's What If? 208 What if The Avengers Assembled in 1602? SynopsisExecutive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin FeigeHead Writer: A.C. BradleyEpisode Written by: A. C. Bradley & Ryan LittleEpisode Directed By: Bryan AndrewsAfter arriving in 1602, an Elizibethan era universe, Captain Carter agrees to help Wanda Merlin and Sir Nicholas...2024-01-0450 minTV Podcast IndustriesTV Podcast IndustriesMarvel's What If? 208 What if The Avengers Assembled in 1602?Taking inspiration from Neil Gaiman's iconic graphic novel we discuss the penultimate episode of What if? 208 What If The Avengers Assembled in 1602? It's one we were all waiting for.Marvel's What If? 208 What if The Avengers Assembled in 1602? SynopsisExecutive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin FeigeHead Writer: A.C. BradleyEpisode Written by: A. C. Bradley & Ryan LittleEpisode Directed By: Bryan AndrewsAfter arriving in 1602, an Elizibethan era universe, Captain Carter agrees to help Wanda Merlin...2024-01-0450 minBabel UndoneBabel UndoneGod on the move in China with Benedict RogersWelcome to Babel Undone - a podcast committed to helping Christians learn from each other, regardless of where in the world we're from. In the latest episode the team speak to Benedict Rogers from Hong Kong Watch. He talks about the powerful work God is doing in China and why Christians in that part of the world need our support. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to...2024-01-0435 minBritish Thought LeadersBritish Thought LeadersBenedict Rogers on the CCP, the future of Hong Kong and TaiwanOn this episode of British Thought Leaders we sit down with Benedict Rogers, founder CEO of Hong Kong Watch and deputy chair of the conservative party human rights commission. Benedict human rights activist, whose work focuses on Asia and has written a number of books on China and the region. He is also the East Asia team leader of Christian Solidarity Worldwide and co-founder of the International Coalition to stop crime against humanity in North Korea. 2023-11-1424 minThe Catholic Herald Podcast: Merely Catholic with Gavin AshendenThe Catholic Herald Podcast: Merely Catholic with Gavin AshendenAt what price a pact with China? With Benedict RogersThe Vatican’s precarious diplomatic relations with Communist China is the core subject of discussion in this fascinating 55th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. Presenter Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined by Benedict Rogers, a human rights activist and author of The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party’s Tyranny. Rogers, a former Anglican who was received into the Catholic Church in Myanmar a decade ago, is also the co-founder and chief executive of Hong Kong Watch and the Senior Analyst for East Asia at Christian Solidarity Worldwide. He h...2023-07-2033 minHudson Institute Events PodcastHudson Institute Events PodcastThe Third Anniversary of the Hong Kong National Security LawOn the third anniversary of Hong Kong’s 2020 national security law, join Hudson Institute’s China Center for a conversation between Miles Yu and Benedict Rogers about the state of Hong Kong politics and the enduring ramifications of the Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on human rights and freedom. 2023-07-1747 minLocal Live – WFHBLocal Live – WFHBLocal Live Remote @ The Bishop Bar – SumaticsOn May 17, 2023, Sumatics joined us for a Local Live remote broadcast performance at The Bishop Bar. Photos by Benedict Jones Production team: Venue Sound Engineer: Jared Coyle WFHB Remote Broadcast MC: Christine Brackenhoff WFHB Remote Broadcast Engineer: Jim Lang WFHB Studio Engineer: Addison Rogers WFHB Local Live Remote Broadcast Producer: Jar Turner Photographer: Benedict Jones Post-production by Chama Henry 2023-06-1737 minActon LineActon LineThe China NexusJune 4 marked the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, in which the Chinese Communist Party put down a pro-democracy protest movement that had bubbled up in Tiananmen Square and throughout mainland China. For many, it served as a stark reminder the brutality of the country that, under the autocratic leadership of Mao Zedong killed between 40 and 80 million of its own people, could still be just as brutal.Tiananmen happened just three years before Benedict Rogers moved to China to begin teaching English. For Rogers, this marked the beginning of a professional career focused on issues...2023-06-0756 minGaming In The Wild - Video Game ReviewsGaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews158: Jedi: Fallen Order, Strayed Lights, The Last Case Of Benedict Fox, May Games PreviewJedi: Fallen Order is a game I first talked about on episode ten of this podcast, way back in 2020. I finally rolled credits this week, so with that, Jedi: Survivor's release, and it being May 4th, it seemed like a good time to talk about it again. It's a nostalgic Star Wars action-adventure game that nails the elusive vibe that made the first trilogy great. There are some significant bumps in the road, but it’s an accomplished game that really does make you feel the force as a Padawan runaway relearning your Jedi skills. In the ro...2023-05-0451 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastBenedict Rogers - The UK's Response to ChinaBenedict Rogers is an author, human rights activist and the Co-Founder of Hong Kong Watch. As a journalist, he is a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Huffington Post and has appeared on BBC, CNN, Sky, Al Jazeera and more. He is also the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party's human rights commission and the co-founder of the International Coalition to Stop Crimes Against Humanity in North Korea.He joins Nathan Eckersley to talk about James Cleverly's Mansion House speech about China, North Korea and his new...2023-05-0142 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastIs the UK Government too weak on China?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on the UK Government's handling of China. Plus he is joined by Human Rights Campaigner Benedict Rogers to talk about James Cleverly's Mansion House speech about China, North Korea and his new book The China Nexus.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester...2023-05-011h 22Gaming In The Wild - Video Game ReviewsGaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews157: Betrayal At Club LowBetrayal At Club Low is an oddball point ’n’ click adventure game that melds weird storytelling, retro visuals, a loopy nightclub infiltration scenario, and compelling dice-based skill checks into a contemporary refresh for the genre. It's super fun, and feels like an instant cult classic. In the roundup: Jedi: Fallen Order, Storyteller, Minabo: A Walk Through Life, The Last Case of Benedict Fox. And many thanks to the show’s latest patron, Julia! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/ga...2023-04-2941 minIain Dale - The Whole ShowIain Dale - The Whole ShowGreen Party Co-Leader Carla Denyer takes your calls, Benedict Rogers talks UK-China relations & are you single and happy?Green Party Co-Leader Carla Denyer takes your calls, Benedict Rogers talks UK-China relations & are you single and happy?2023-04-272h 20Gaming In The Wild - Video Game ReviewsGaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews155: Terra NilTerra Nil is a relaxing, and at times taxing, terraforming game about repairing the ecosystem of a decimated world, then cleaning up after yourself and leaving it to flourish. It's a profound, philosophically important, and surprisingly emotional experience. In the roundup: TRON: Identity, Tears of the Kingdom, Horizon: Burning Shores, Tin Hearts, The Last Case of Benedict Fox, Wildfrost, Strayed Lights, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and more. Music: Terra Nil soundtrack by Meydän. Buy it on Steam, GOG, and elsewhere. And many thanks to the show’s latest patrons, Eric & Adam! If you...2023-04-1546 minArts & IdeasArts & IdeasGinger Rogers‘Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did but backwards and in high heels’ said cartoonist Bob Thaves. Matthew Sweet is joined by Lucy Bolton, Pamela Hutchinson, David Benedict and Miles Eady to look at her life (1911-1995) and a film career that stretched far beyond the 10 movies she made with Astaire, including an Oscar winning performance in Kitty Foyle.Producer: Torquil MacLeodThe BFI season runs to the end of April Many of Ginger Rogers' RKO films are available to watch on iPlayer, including Primrose Path, Kitty Foyle, Vivacious Lady, Carefree and The Gay Divorcee. You...2023-04-1245 minOn PointOn PointHuman Rights and the CCP – with Benedict RogersJoin me as I sit down with one of my human rights heroes, Benedict Rogers.  He is the founder of Hong Kong Watch and author of The China Nexus, among many other roles.  We discuss what has happened in Hong Kong and the many themes in his new book.  If you have an interest in human rights and what it looks like to speak up, take the time to listen and hear what Ben has to say and also buy his book (a great read!)2023-03-0842 minThe Political PeriscopeThe Political PeriscopeBenedict Rogers and Jack Herndon about China and warIn this episode of the Political Periscope you will listen to two speakers:Benedict Rogers co-funder and chief executive of the Hong Kong Watch, author of the book 'China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party’s Tyranny'Jack Herndon, programme manager at the International Republican Institute, expert on China's influence in the world.They speak about the Wang Yi's, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chinese People Republic, speech in Munich, Chinese-American and Chinese-Russian relations.The interviews were conducted on 22nd-23rd February 2023 by Piotr Mateusz Bobołowicz.Support the...2023-02-2338 minWhat China WantsWhat China WantsEpisode 39: What Should We Make of Human Rights in China?In this episode of What China Wants, Sam and Stewart discuss the issue of human rights in China. To do so, they are joined by Benedict Rogers, Co-Founder of Hong Kong Watch and one  of Britain’s foremost and most knowledgeable campaigners on the subject. We discuss some of the key issues raised in his book, The China Nexus, including allegations of human rights abuses in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, organ-harvesting from prisoners of conscience, as well as some of the criticisms commonly levelled at critics of China's human rights record.LinksBenedict Rogers - T...2023-02-2325 minNew Books in Human RightsNew Books in Human RightsBenedict Rogers, "The China Nexus: Thirty Years in and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny" (Optimum Publishing, 2022)The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny (Optimum Publishing, 2022) brings together Benedict Rogers' 30 years of advocacy, research and work in and around China. Opening with his rollicking adventures as an 18 year old teaching English in Qingdao in 1992, the human element of this monograph, the real people and their lives are foregrounded. Rogers takes the reader through a nexus of the CCP's tyranny; from China's crackdown on its own citizens; through the repression and violence perpetuated in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, to the way that the CCP props up and is complicit in crime...2023-01-281h 01New Books in Politics and PolemicsNew Books in Politics and PolemicsBenedict Rogers, "The China Nexus: Thirty Years in and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny" (Optimum Publishing, 2022)The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny (Optimum Publishing, 2022) brings together Benedict Rogers' 30 years of advocacy, research and work in and around China. Opening with his rollicking adventures as an 18 year old teaching English in Qingdao in 1992, the human element of this monograph, the real people and their lives are foregrounded. Rogers takes the reader through a nexus of the CCP's tyranny; from China's crackdown on its own citizens; through the repression and violence perpetuated in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, to the way that the CCP props up and is complicit in crime...2023-01-281h 05New Books in LawNew Books in LawBenedict Rogers, "The China Nexus: Thirty Years in and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny" (Optimum Publishing, 2022)The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny (Optimum Publishing, 2022) brings together Benedict Rogers' 30 years of advocacy, research and work in and around China. Opening with his rollicking adventures as an 18 year old teaching English in Qingdao in 1992, the human element of this monograph, the real people and their lives are foregrounded. Rogers takes the reader through a nexus of the CCP's tyranny; from China's crackdown on its own citizens; through the repression and violence perpetuated in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, to the way that the CCP props up and is complicit in crime...2023-01-281h 05NBN Book of the DayNBN Book of the DayBenedict Rogers, "The China Nexus: Thirty Years in and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny" (Optimum Publishing, 2022)The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny (Optimum Publishing, 2022) brings together Benedict Rogers' 30 years of advocacy, research and work in and around China. Opening with his rollicking adventures as an 18 year old teaching English in Qingdao in 1992, the human element of this monograph, the real people and their lives are foregrounded. Rogers takes the reader through a nexus of the CCP's tyranny; from China's crackdown on its own citizens; through the repression and violence perpetuated in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, to the way that the CCP props up and is complicit in crime...2023-01-281h 05New Books in Chinese StudiesNew Books in Chinese StudiesBenedict Rogers, "The China Nexus: Thirty Years in and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny" (Optimum Publishing, 2022)The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny (Optimum Publishing, 2022) brings together Benedict Rogers' 30 years of advocacy, research and work in and around China. Opening with his rollicking adventures as an 18 year old teaching English in Qingdao in 1992, the human element of this monograph, the real people and their lives are foregrounded. Rogers takes the reader through a nexus of the CCP's tyranny; from China's crackdown on its own citizens; through the repression and violence perpetuated in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, to the way that the CCP props up and is complicit in crime...2023-01-281h 01New Books in East Asian StudiesNew Books in East Asian StudiesBenedict Rogers, "The China Nexus: Thirty Years in and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny" (Optimum Publishing, 2022)The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party's Tyranny (Optimum Publishing, 2022) brings together Benedict Rogers' 30 years of advocacy, research and work in and around China. Opening with his rollicking adventures as an 18 year old teaching English in Qingdao in 1992, the human element of this monograph, the real people and their lives are foregrounded. Rogers takes the reader through a nexus of the CCP's tyranny; from China's crackdown on its own citizens; through the repression and violence perpetuated in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, to the way that the CCP props up and is complicit in crime...2023-01-281h 05BCSN PodZoneBCSN PodZoneDr. Cavil's Inside The HBCU Sports Lab | Episode 327"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 327 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as Dr. Cavil, Mike, Charles, BJ Jones, Joshua Sims Sr, and BCN SportsWrap's AD Drew discuss the latest in HBCU news scores and highlights from this week's games. TOPICS:  Dr. Cavil’s 2022 HBCU Mid-Major Division Football Poll Rankings – WEEK 9 The Benedict Tigers New No. 1 in Week 9 Dr. Cavil’s 2022 HBCU Major Division Football Poll Rankings – Week 9 The Jackson State Tigers Rema...2022-11-071h 14BCSN PodZoneBCSN PodZoneDr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab | Episode 326 | Nov. 3, 2022"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 326 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as Dr. Cavil, Charles, Mo Carter and BCSN SportsWrap's AD Drew discuss the latest in HBCU news and sports. TOPICS:  SIAC tips off the 2023-23 Basketball Season with Virtual Media Day   Early Bird Tickets on Sale November 1 for 2023 CIAA Basketball Tournament Tickets Now on Sale for 2023 MEAC Basketball Tournament MEAC Announces Weekly Volleyball Honors 2022-11-061h 04Last to LeaveLast to LeaveS2E1 - Paul Rogers - Everything Everywhere All At Once - The One Where We Learn the Secret of the Spaghetti Baby Noodle BoyJoin your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Paul Rogers in the season two premiere of Last To Leave! Paul was the Editor for Everything Everywhere All At Once and had a unique experience in the cutting room on this iconic and breathtaking film.  In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about Paul's process, mindset, and quirks in between gushing about their love for EEAAO!You can keep up with Paul's work through his Post Production House, Parallax.A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee o...2022-09-2638 minIntelligence SquaredIntelligence SquaredThe Sunday Debate: Should the West defend Taiwan?Sign up for Intelligence Squared Premium here: https://iq2premium.supercast.com/ for ad-free listening, bonus content, early access and much more. See below for details.For many in the West, defending Taiwan means standing up for democracy and freedom, and not bending to China’s power. Others, however, fear that going to war against China would be a futile mission that would disrupt the world order. Amid all these discussions of Western liberal ideals and strategic military concerns, shouldn't we take into consideration the hopes that Taiwanese citizens have for the future of their nation? To ex...2022-08-2853 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastBenedict Rogers (Human Rights Campaigner & Co-Founder of Hong Kong Watch)Nathan Eckersley is joined by human rights campaigner and co-founder of Hong Kong Watch, Benedict Rogers to discuss the current state of Hong Kong, the Xinjiang Police Files and the Tiananmen Square anniversary.Connect with Benedict Rogers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/benedictrogersDISCLAIMER: Any facts, statistics and news stories mentioned in this episode are true and relevant as of the time it was recorded. All opinions stated on this podcast are representative only of the people they are credited to and are not a representation of any sponsors...2022-07-0449 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastDoes the UK still have a strong place in the world?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinions on if the UK still has a strong position in the world and he is joined by human rights campaigner and co-founder of Hong Kong Watch, Benedict Rogers to discuss the current state of Hong Kong, the Xinjiang Police Files and the Tiananmen Square anniversary.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for...2022-07-041h 23Index on Censorship magazine podcastsIndex on Censorship magazine podcastsHong Kong goes backSix months after the handover of Hong Kong from British rule, Index on Censorship published a special edition: Hong Kong Goes Back. In it various people predicted what the future might hold. Jonathan Mirsky, then East Asia editor of The Times, wrote on how freedom of expression began to crumble in Hong Kong in anticipation of the handover. He described how news channels reported on China in a “vapid or grovelling” manner, democratic politicians spoke of their colleagues no longer wanting to be associated with them and organisations were expected to plan celebrations for the handover. Mirsky predicted a dism...2022-06-301h 27SkravleklassenSkravleklassenThe China NexusCo-Founder of the Hong Kong Watch Benedict Rogers on him self facing up to life in prison if he returns to HK and about his upcoming book The China Nexus: the truth about the CCP, about Tibet, Taiwan, Hongkong and the Uigyrs. Tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-05-2546 minSuper SideshowSuper SideshowRanking the men of the MCUJarvis has an eye for the handsome men of the MCU. In this episode, he lists out the top ten most handsome men of the MCU. Mike invited Veronica from the SJW Comic Book Club podcast to let us know where Jarvis got it wrong. Show notes… Paul Bettany wore a prosthetic butt in WandaVision. Benedict Cumberbatch at his most handsome in an SNL skit about toilets. News you can abuse! Watch the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law trailer with us as we comment on it. Yes! A ne...2022-05-2048 minFarage | GB NewsFarage | GB NewsEpisode Eighty ThreeOn this episode, Nigel Farage discusses the Government's advise on lateral flow testing before attending New Year's Eve events with London based GP, Dr Mo Khaki. Benedict Rogers, the CEO of Hong Kong Watch, speaks to Nigel after a pro-democracy news outlet has been shut down in Hong Kong. Talking Pints is with Political Youtuber Mahyar Tousi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-3145 minTV Podcast IndustriesTV Podcast IndustriesMarvel's What If Watcher Broke His Oath? Episode 9 podcast from TV Podcast IndustriesSeason one ends with the What If? finale Episode 9 "What If The Watcher Broke His Oath?". We discuss the new Guardians of the Multiverse and our spoiler filled thoughts on the season. Marvel's What If? Finale Episode 9 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written By: A.C. Bradley Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One selected group of Guardians can save the multiverse!  From across the multiverse The Watcher selects his team.  Captain Carter who would sacrifice herself for the mission, will create the opportunity. T’Challa Star...2021-10-081h 42Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesMarvel's What If Ultron Won? Episode 8 podcast from Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesFor the penultimate and for the first time multiverses are tying together in What If? Episode 8 "What if Ultron Won?". An action packed episode filled with Easter Eggs everywhere. Marvel's What If? Episode 8 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written By: Matthew Chauncey Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One lost battle can change a multiverse! Tony Stark’s tech experiment has gone rogue as Ultron, having taken the Mind Stone and Vision's vibranium body, defeats the Avengers and begins his mission for peace on earth. After hi...2021-10-011h 32TV Podcast IndustriesTV Podcast IndustriesMarvel's What If Ultron Won? Episode 8 podcast from TV Podcast IndustriesFor the penultimate and for the first time multiverses are tying together in What If? Episode 8 "What if Ultron Won?". An action packed episode filled with Easter Eggs everywhere. Marvel's What If? Episode 8 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written By: Matthew Chauncey Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One lost battle can change a multiverse! Tony Stark’s tech experiment has gone rogue as Ultron, having taken the Mind Stone and Vision's vibranium body, defeats the Avengers and begins his mission for peace on earth. After hi...2021-10-011h 31Working CodeWorking Code041: The Third Age of JavaScript, with Shawn @Swyx WangShawn Wang - known as "swyx" online - is a financial investor turned software engineer and journalist. With a passion for history and a knack for "trend spotting", Shawn uses a keen analytical sense, honed through years of financial due diligence, in order to organize the world of web development into a series of epochs, each with its own theme. He's recently codified these observations in a blog post titled, The Third Age of JavaScript. Today, we're thrilled to have Shawn as a guest on our podcast to discuss the past, present, and future state of JavaScript as well as...2021-09-221h 08The Nathan Eckersley PodcastThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastBenedict RogersNathan Eckersley is joined by human rights campaigner and the co-founder of Hong Kong Watch Benedict Rogers to discuss the UN General Assembly, AUKUS and China.Benedict Rogers is a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Huffington Post and has appeared on BBC, CNN, Sky, Al Jazeera and more. He is the co-founder and deputy chairman of the Conservative Party's human rights commission and the co-founder of the International Coalition to Stop Crimes Against Humanity in North Korea.His is also the...2021-09-2034 minThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastThe Nathan Eckersley PodcastIs the United Nations fit for purpose in the modern world?Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if the United Nations is fit for purpose in the modern world. Plus, he is joined by human rights campaigner and the co-founder of Hong Kong Watch Benedict Rogers to discuss the UN General Assembly, AUKUS and China.On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded...2021-09-201h 11China UnscriptedChina Unscripted#123 People Need to Get Out of Hong Kong Fast!Freedoms in Hong Kong have been significantly eroded since the national security law was passed one year ago. The law allows extradition to mainland China, which means that people who anger Beijing are no longer safe in the city. We sat down with Hong Kong Watch Co-founder and Chief Executive Benedict Rogers to talk about the effect this law has had over the past year. You can follow Benedict Rogers on Twitter at twitter.com/benedictrogersAnd Hong Kong Watch at hongkongwatch.org2021-06-281h 12Midnight Facts for InsomniacsMidnight Facts for InsomniacsSpy vs. Spy: The History of EspionageIn the first installment of MFFI's espionage series, Shane gives Duncan an overview of the spy game, from its origins in postiquity through the Cold War and all the way to the modern intelligence industry.  ~ Join the MFFI community and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ In this episode:  Sun Tzu and the Art of War Francis Walsingham and Mary Queen of Scots Alberto Ridolfi Louis XIV and the Cabinet Noir George Washington, America’s First Spy Master The Culper Ring Nathan Hale James Armistead and Lafayette  Benedict Arnold The Great...2021-06-2433 minSlushie ReviewSlushie ReviewAvengers: Infinity WarBring me THANOS!!!!The movie that SHOCKED the world with a single snap! We review Infinity War! Follow us as we talk about joy, heartbreak, love and savagery! Chris and Keith talk about one of the best CBM of all time!He hasn't fought me twice. Tap in and Listen!..........Cast:Robert Downey Jr - Tony Stark / Iron ManChris Hemsworth - ThorMark Ruffalo - Bruce Ba...2021-05-281h 11Beyond BeliefBeyond BeliefMyanmarOn February 1st, the government in Myanmar was overthrown in a military coup. Aung San Suu Kyi is now being held in prison and hundreds of protestors have been shot on the streets. For many decades, Christians and Muslims have been at the hard end of military oppression. Now the Buddhist majority are feeling the crack of the whip. To discuss Myanmar’s turbulent history and the current crisis, Ernie Rea is joined by Soe Win Than (Editor of the BBC Burmese Service), Khin Ohmar (a democracy and human rights activist noted for her leadership in the 1988 uprising in My...2021-05-0326 min綠火貓三綠火貓三"連連看" Ep.8(2021/5/1)一言難盡、兩小時還是難盡的緬甸 有好多好多想講、可以講、需要講,講到節目時間再創新高還是覺得掛一漏萬的那集。這集談的書和timestamp如下:00:00:00算是前言吧的概述和跟個人閱讀經驗有關的拉里拉雜簡介00:10:20Thant Myint-UThe River of Lost FootstepsWhere China Meets India(台灣中譯名為《緬甸,新亞洲的博弈競技場》)The Hidden History of Burma(台灣中譯名為《緬甸的未竟之路》)01:23:10Pascal Khoo Thwe, From the Land of Green Ghosts01:53:18另外提及:George Orwell, Burmese DaysEmma Larkin《在緬甸尋找喬治歐威爾》(Finding George Orwell in Burma)No Bad News for the King《直擊緬甸內戰現場》(Land of Jade)Bertil Lintner《緬甸:一個徬徨的國度》(Burma: A Nation at the Crossroads)Benedict Rogers著《血路盛世》(Blood and Silk)Michael R.J. Vatikiotis著 2021-05-012h 03連連看連連看第8集(2021/5/1)一言難盡、兩小時還是難盡的緬甸有好多好多想講、可以講、需要講,講到節目時間再創新高還是覺得掛一漏萬的那集。 這集談的書和timestamp如下: 00:00:00 算是前言吧的概述和跟個人閱讀經驗有關的拉里拉雜簡介 00:10:20 Thant Myint-UThe River of Lost FootstepsWhere China Meets India(台灣中譯名為《緬甸,新亞洲的博弈競技場》)The Hidden History of Burma(台灣中譯名為《緬甸的未竟之路》)01:23:10 Pascal Khoo Thwe, From the Land of Green Ghosts 01:53:18 另外提及: George Orwell, Burmese Days Emma Larkin《在緬甸尋找喬治歐威爾》(Finding George Orwell in Burma)No Bad News for the King《直擊緬甸內戰現場》(Land of Jade)Bertil Lintner 《緬甸:一個徬徨的國度》(Burma: A Nation at the Crossroads)Benedict Rogers著 《血路盛世》(Blood and Silk)Michael R.J. Vatikiotis著 Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-05-012h 03Rambles on AirRambles on AirGaming Pros[My "Dream Man" should, first of all be very pretty and plain. He should have a physique like Ed Sheeran, a profile like Benedict Cumberbatch, and the intelligence of a/an duck. He must be polite and must always remember to run my park, to tip his ocean and to take my nose when crossing the street. He should move softly, have a/an disgusting voice, and should always dress loudly. I would also like him to be a/an cute dancer, and when we are alone he should whisper docile nothings into my fingers and hold my greedy...2021-03-191h 12StratNews GlobalStratNews Global‘Patriotic’ Twist To Hong Kong Election Laws: ‘Xi Jinping Wants Total Control’As early as this week, China’s rubber stamp Parliament could endorse a Communist Party proposal prescribing that only patriots should govern Hong Kong, the former British colony which was handed over to China in 1997 under an agreement that the bustling global financial centre would have greater autonomy, its own judicial system and a set of personal freedoms that’s barred in mainland China. The new changes to Hong Kong’s electoral laws suggested by Beijing is the complete dismantling of whatever remains of formal democracy, says Benedict Rogers, chief executive of Hong Kong Watch. There seems to be a desi...2021-03-1111 minOn Air with Israel Fehr and Alex BlairOn Air with Israel Fehr and Alex BlairEpisode 22: NWHL takes the ledeIsrael Fehr and Alex Blair discuss the latest in the world of sports and are joined by Cassie Campbell-Pascall (00:28) and Jeff Benedict (00:51). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.2021-01-301h 34Chattin 88\'s with Curtis LabelleChattin 88's with Curtis LabelleChattin 88's Episode 10: Hailey BenedictCaptivating a worldwide audience after performing her original song ‘Clean Slate’ for country super star Keith Urban and nearly 20,000 fans at Rogers Place Arena, 18 year old Hailey Benedict continues to forge her own independent, impressive mark as a rising talent in the Canadian Country music industry. Recognized as a five-time North America Country Music Association International Youth winner, including Most Promising Female Entertainer & Songwriter, as well as the youngest winner of the Alberta Country Music Association Fan's Choice Award, this dynamic, guitar wielding singer/songwriter was also named a Top 10 Canadian Songwriting Competition youth finalist and 2019 Edmonton Music Awar...2021-01-1756 minThe Wise and the WhereforesThe Wise and the WhereforesHuman rights activist Benedict Rogers on the latest steps to address the persecution of the Uyghurs in ChinaThe writer and human rights activist Benedict Rogers talks to Ruth Gledhill about the persecution of the Uyghurs in China.  Benedict, East Asia Team Leader at the international human rights organisation CSW and a member of the Stop the Uyghur Genocide Campaign, is commenting after the announcement that Sir Geoffrey Nice QC, who prosecuted Slobodan Milosevic for genocide and is an expert on international human rights and humanitarian law, is to lead the Uyghur Tribunal, an independent people’s tribunal that will determine whether China’s actions meet the legal definition of genocide.2020-09-2111 minThe Informed CatholicThe Informed CatholicPope Francis and the Vatican's covenant with the Communist Chinese episode 153In this episode of The Informed Catholic: We examine it article from foreignpolicy.com by Benedict Rogers A convert to the Catholic faith it's an argument peace. "China is already breaking its Vatican deal". Examines the troublesome foreignpolicy deal under the Pope Francis's pontificate . Under this plentiful cat a bad deal is being made that will violate human rights of catholics in China and other particular groups. This will most likely undermine the Vatican's credibility and authority and leave the Pope Francis's pontificate as a failure before the world . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2020-09-1925 minAdamah MediaAdamah MediaCrackdown in China: it’s time to end the silence on human rights atrocitiesWhile the world looks away, atrocities committed by the Chinese Government grow ever more serious. Benedict Rogers asks listeners to confront the horrifying reality of life in modern day China for ethnic and religious minorities.  [ This is a podcast version of Ben Roger’s article “Crackdown in China: it’s time to end the silence on human rights atrocities”, published in Adamah Media on August 11. ]2020-09-1015 minFedSoc ForumsFedSoc ForumsNuclear Arms Agreements and Human RightsGovernments that seek to acquire nuclear weapons, such as Iran and North Korea, are sometimes serious violators of the rights of their citizens. Is it appropriate for the United States and other democratic nations to negotiate agreements with these governments to prevent or roll back their acquisition of weapons of mass destruction without also addressing internment camps, severe persecution of political and religious dissidents, and other conduct?Our speakers will be Roya Hakakian, who has written extensively about Iran and who co-founded the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center at Yale; Ben Rogers, who serves as East Asia Team...2020-06-021h 11The Dan Proft Show PodcastThe Dan Proft Show PodcastMay 29, 2020 Woodson Center and 1776 founder Bob Woodson on George Floyd, riots, protests and the black voices who are not heard. Hoover Institution's John Cochrane, the Grumpy Economist, on the "careful" economy. George Mason University Law Professor Tom Vartanian on preventing a second economic hemorrhage if there is second COVID-19 wave. Hong Kong Watch's Benedict Rogers on the end of one country, two systems in China and what the West should do about it. Dems are running out of arguments, says financier, author Lord Conrad Black. NY Times is literally just dystopian fiction now. Brother Chris can't do all the heavy l...2020-05-301h 52Leading HumanLeading HumanAgainst the grain: Charles Loomis on mentorship and disciplineCharlie dishes on inner discipline, maintaining work-life balance, and not burning out on ambition.Charlie has been cooking professionally for over 20 years. He began his love for cooking at the age of 6, always wanting to help his mother, grandmother, and Aunties in the kitchen. As he grew older, Charlie found his passion for learning about food maturing. Next he found work at a fast food fried chicken restaurant called Roy Rogers at the age of 15. He says that he almost felt as though he was cheating the system for getting paid to hang out with all of...2020-05-2550 minDaumenkinoDaumenkino#024 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood & Sherlock; die mit überraschenden VerwandtheitsgradenIn dieser Episode trauern wir über unsere nach wie vor ausfallende Sneak-Preview, ohne die der Montag einfach nicht das Selbe ist. Der letzte Film, den wir sahen und hier besprechen war "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" mit Tom Hanks in der Rolle des Mr. Rogers. Ein sehr liebevoller Film der eine wichtigen Persönlichkeiten im amerikanischen Fernsehen darstellt: Mr. Rodgers. Die Ruhe und Besonnenheit, mit der Tom Hanks mal wieder einen echten Charakter darstellt überträgt sich direkt auf das Publikum und regt zum Nachdenken an. Über die eigene Kindheit, über alles, was sich seitdem verändert hat, und wie...2020-03-251h 07Mažoji studija. Popiežius ir pasaulis.Mažoji studija. Popiežius ir pasaulis.Mažoji studija. Popiežius ir pasaulis. Kokie buvo 2019 m. popiežiui Pranciškui ir Bažnyčiai Lietuvoje.Kokie buvo 2019 m. popiežiui Pranciškui ir Bažnyčiai Lietuvoje? Filosofo Vytauto Ališausko komentaras. „Vakarų pasaulis neturėtų laikyti savo laisvės savaime suprantamu dalyku“: laidos svečias – britų žurnalistas ir žmogaus teisių aktyvistas Benedict Rogers.Kalėdų litanija trims balsams: skaito Aušra Giedraitytė, Marius Povilas Elijas Martynenko ir Titas Gabrielius Časas.2019-12-2855 minGiving It Up For LessGiving It Up For LessFriendship Fails with Rob BenedictRob Benedict (Supernatural, Felicity) joins Lauren to reveal his biggest friendship fail, his bad luck with cats and lying to get the job. Executive Producer: Sarni Rogers Produced by: Alexa Macchia Edited by: Anamarie Johnson The show is brought to you by Embassy Row.2019-11-2655 minInside Blitz with Levon KirklandInside Blitz with Levon KirklandInside Blitz w/ Levon Kirkland College Preview Pt. 1College Football is back in South Carolina & this week on the Inside Blitz we have a 2 part College Preview Special! Levon, David & Mike interview SIDs from every College Football Program in South Carolina. On this episode we cover Furman, Benedict, The Citadel, North Greenville, SC State, Limestone & the defending champions Clemson! Mike also takes a look at players being considered for the Blanchard-Rogers Trophy presented by Hale's Jewelers. Make sure to catch part 2 on Friday!  Become a member of the SC Football Hall of Fame: https://scfootballhof.org/join/ Follow the Podcast: https://insideblitz.podbean.co...2019-08-291h 2206 July 2019 - Evensong with Electronics06 July 2019 - Evensong with ElectronicsPsalm 32Rogers2019-08-0705 minWar StudiesWar StudiesPodcast: Human Rights in China with Benedict RogersDate of Publication: 28/06/2019 Description: Today, the state of human rights in China appears to be at its worse since the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. According to Human Rights Watch, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues to increase its hold over government bureaucracy and has subsumed state bodies in charge of religious, ethnic, and overseas Chinese affairs. Chinese authorities have also significantly increased repression and systematic abuse against religious groups, especially the Turkic Muslims in China’s Xinjiang region, and have continued the arbitrary detention, torture, and enforced disappearance of dissenters and human rights defenders. Human rights abuses on China’s mainland are...2019-06-2919 minState of Mankind - How much do you know?State of Mankind - How much do you know?(145)United Front, CCP’s “Magic Treasure”https://mp3mp4pdf.net/media/sm145.mp3On December 18, 2018, the CCP celebrated the fortieth anniversary of so-called reform and opening-up. It awarded the China Reform Friendship Medal to ten foreigners in an attempt to “thank the international community for supporting China’s reform.” These ten foreigners included Juan Antonio Samaranch, former president of the IOC, which granted China the right to host the 2008 Summer Olympics; and Robert Lawrence Kuhn, an American businessman who lent his name as author of a fawning biography of the former head of the CCP, Jiang Zemin. In fac...2019-05-1300 minDoctor DoctorDoctor DoctorDD #66 - Helping Child Sex Abuse Victims HealFeature Interview (13:35) – Margaret Rogers, a clinical mental health counselor from Panama City, FL, joins the doctors to bring some light to the darkness of the topic of sexual abuse of children, sharing her own experiences with treating victims and how they can find healing. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:35) – Darkness to Light: End Child Sex Abuse (https://www.d2l.org/) Full Text of Benedict XVI essay: 'The Church and the scandal of sexual abuse' (https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/full-text-of-benedict-xvi-the-church-and-the-scandal-of-sexual-abuse-59639) Fr. Roger Landry “After the Vatican Summit on the Protection of Minors in the Church” (http://www.ncregister.com/blog...2019-05-1051 minAnalog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS PodcastAnalog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS PodcastAvengers: Endgame Movie ReviewFirst, sorry about the audio, Skype hates us. Second, yes, another Avengers: Endgame movie review. We know everyone talked about it last week, but sorry, we are slow. ENJOY! Quick Facts Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo Produced by Kevin Feige Screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Based on The Avengers by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby Starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk Chris Hemsworth as Thor ...2019-05-091h 25NH Secrets Legends and LoreNH Secrets Legends and LoreThe Many Faces of Robert Rogers - Frontier Hero, White Devil_Stephen_Brumwell 2bThe Many Faces of Robert Rogers Part 2 - Episode 2B Robert Rogers – Frontier Hero Wobomagonda - White Devil Few New Hampshire citizen’s played a more unique and controversial role in the pre-revolutionary period of what would come to be The United States of America than Robert Rogers. Robert Rogers was a New Hampshire resident and colonial frontiersman. Born in Methuen, Mass, his family soon moved north to what is now New Hampshire settling in a town Roger's refers to in his writings as Mountalona and today encompassing the towns of Dunbarton and Bow. His service to the people of N...2019-02-1355 minFilm ChatFilm Chat184. Beautiful Boy, Shoplifters & Brexit: The Uncivil WarFilm Chat is back for 2019, gearing up for another year of doing what we do best - or at least doing what we do persistently - chatting about films.Hey you know what's bad? Brexit. It's an absurdity that should never have been allowed; a massive crime perpetrated by an unaccountable elite, sold with a pack of lies and probably funded by the Russians; a catastrophic charade and an insult to every right-thinking person in this great country. Plus, Benedict Cumberbatch's accent is a bit wonky! I am of course referring to Channel 4's film Brexit...2019-01-291h 04Asian Studies CentreAsian Studies CentreRoundtable Discussion: The Future of Karen in Myanmar/Burma and the diasporaBenedict Rogers, Martin Smith, Richard Dolan and Justine Chambers speak at 'The Karen in 2017: Resilience, Aspirations and Politics' workshop on 15 June 2017.2018-07-0424 minMaximum Film!Maximum Film!Weird Meat and 'Wake In Fright' with Benjamin PartridgeThis week the gang is lucky enough to be joined by Britain's own, "The Beef and Dairy Network Podcast" host, Ben Partridge. It's a staff choice episode this week, and this time it's April's pick. She chose the 1971 Australian psychological thriller, Wake In Fright. The gang takes apart the film and what makes it so relevant to today's society. Alonso even calls it "toxic masculinity, the movie." The film can be a bit brutal and the crew makes sure to touch upon those elements, including the infamous kangaroo hunting scene. Plus, in celebration of having a beef expert on t...2018-06-0858 minGlyndebourne-OperaGlyndebourne-OperaVanessa podcast‘It’s romantic opera, reinvented for the twenty-first century.’ In this episode of the Glyndebourne podcast we explore Samuel Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera, Vanessa, a story of longing, loss and manipulation set to a sumptuous score. Contributions come from critic David Benedict, opera director Keith Warner and Alexandra Coghlan, Glyndebourne’s Opera Content Specialist. Presenter: Katie Derham Produced by Katherine Godfrey for Whistledown Productions for Glyndebourne Festival 2018 The music in this podcast is from the Chandos and BBC Co-production of Vanessa. Music courtesy of G. Schirmer Inc (Chester Music Ltd). Leonard Slatkin conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the role of Vanessa...2018-05-1819 minThe Grand Shuckett PodcastThe Grand Shuckett PodcastEpisode 186 - Avengers: Infinity War Review with SpoilersIn this episode, Anthony and Leanne are joined by Nena, Paul, and Kendrick to discuss Avengers: Infinity War (2018) with spoilers!  Plot Summary: The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus (screenplay by), Stephen McFeely (screenplay by) Runtime: 2hr 29min Main Cast: Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark / Iron Man Chris Hemsworth as Thor Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America Scarlett Johansson as...2018-05-1439 minGeeking Out LoudGeeking Out LoudGeeking Out Loud - Avengers: Infinity War SPOILER ReviewHi guys, it's the twenty second episode!  OH YAS!! Welcome back to Geeking Out Loud! On today's episode Maria talks about Avengers: Infinity War! But guys, this is finally our official SPOILER review! YAY! We’ve been trying to honor Marvel’s wishes, so we chose to release our spoiler review today, during our FilmFriday episode, and that way we hope a lot of you have had the chance to watch this incredible masterpiece. The story follows Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers trying to get ready...2018-05-0500 minTV Podcast IndustriesTV Podcast IndustriesAvengers Infinity War Movie Review – Defenders TV Podcast Episode 155 The biggest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here as we return to the cinema for our Avengers Infinity War Movie Review Podcast. By tracing the movie through the infinity stones we discuss the 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss it all in our SPOILER FILLED Avengers Infinity War Movie Review. Synopsis Avengers Infinity War Movie Review Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo  Written by: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely  Iron Man...2018-05-042h 37Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesAvengers Infinity War Movie Review by Defenders TV PodcastThe biggest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here as we return to the cinema for our Avengers Infinity War Movie Review Podcast. By tracing the movie through the infinity stones we discuss the 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss it all in our SPOILER FILLED Avengers Infinity War Movie Review. Synopsis for our Avengers Infinity War Movie Review 2018 Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo  Written by: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely  Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), Gamorra (Zoe Saldana), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), Sp...2018-05-032h 37Defenders TV Podcast A WandaVision podcastDefenders TV Podcast A WandaVision podcastAvengers Infinity War Movie Review by Defenders TV PodcastThe biggest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here as we return to the cinema for our Avengers Infinity War Movie Review Podcast. By tracing the movie through the infinity stones we discuss the 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss it all in our SPOILER FILLED Avengers Infinity War Movie Review. Synopsis for our Avengers Infinity War Movie Review 2018 Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo  Written by: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely  Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), Gamorra (Zoe Saldana), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), Sp...2018-05-032h 37Second UnitSecond UnitSecond Unit #263 – Avengers: Infinity WarThanos verlangt nach unserer Diskussion! Also geben wir uns hin: Dieses Mal mit Steve und der spoiler-gefüllten Ausgabe zu Avengers: Infinity War (Amazon-Link*).  [YouTube Direktlink] Der Cast ist…umfangreich. Fast alle Superhelden haben es auch in diesen Streifen geschafft: Robert Downey Jr. als Tony Stark / Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth als Thor, Mark Ruffalo als Bruce Banner / Hulk, Chris Evans als Steve Rogers / Captain America, Scarlett Johansson als Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Don Cheadle als James Rhodes / War Machine, Benedict Cumberbatch als Doctor Strange, Tom Holland als Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Chadwick Boseman als T’Chal...2018-05-032h 44Geeking Out LoudGeeking Out LoudGeeking Out Loud - Avengers: Infinity War SPOILER FREE reviewHi guys, it's the twentieth episode!  WHAT?! YAY! Welcome back to Geeking Out Loud! On today's super crazy episode Maria talks about Avengers: Infinity War! It’s finally out guys! OMG, it’s here! But don’t worry, this is a SPOILER FREE review. We want to make sure that everyone has time to watch the movie before we start dissecting it in its entirety. The full spoiler review will come out next Friday, May 4th (we know that's a huge day for all of us Star Wars lovers), so make sure you’re ready! There’s a...2018-04-2700 minGeeking Out LoudGeeking Out LoudGeeking Out Loud - Everything You Need To Know Before Watching Avengers: Infinity WarHi guys, it's the eighteenth episode!  YAAAS! Welcome back to Geeking Out Loud! On today's very special episode Maria talks about everything you need to know before watching Avengers: Infinity War. The upcoming Marvel movie will hit theaters next week on April 23rd. In this story, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers get together once again in order to battle their craziest villain yet, Thanos. On a mission to collect all six Infinity Stones, Thanos plans to use these artifacts to warp time, space and reality to his will...2018-04-2000 minThe Poorly Planned PodcastThe Poorly Planned Podcast17) JANUARY NEWS RECAP + Last Jedi, Oscar nominations & moreHope you enjoyed this episode! Mini-reviews: Last Jedi: 2:58 Despicable Me 3: 6:08 Top Gun: 7:19 All the Money in the World: 8:14 Battlefront 2: 10:45 Forgotten Hughbert: 12:01 For Honor: 12:22 The Bassoon King: 12:27 Super Mario Odyssey: 13:02 Super Mario 3D Land: 13:29 Almost watched xXx 3 on plane: 14:35 Brothers Grimsby elephant scene: 14:57 The Firm: 16:47 The 100: 17:17 Atomic Blonde: 17:29 Cars 3: 17:49 Crash Course: 18:49 Spider-Man Homecoming: 19:21 Easy A: 19:26 Bad Teacher: 19:45 2018-02-031h 07Film ChatFilm Chat134. IT & Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast feat. Reel PolitikIt's a podcast crossover episode as Tom and Jack from the Reel Politik podcast join us to review the Kickstarted documentary Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast. It's an intimate portrait of the fearsome socialist MP that really nails why he is known as the Beast of Bolsover: his lilting singing voice, his Woody Allen fandom, and his love of trees.Then we review IT, the horror smash about a gang of youths being terrorised by a demonic clown. Most audience members have gone bananas for this latest adaptation but as a paedophobe, I found the children's treatment of Pennywise...2017-09-181h 17Warner Archive PodcastWarner Archive PodcastLawyers and LeapersGene Kelly and Stanley Donen reunite for It's Always Fair Weather (1955) featuring Kelly, Cyd Charisse and Dan Dailey in top form and now on stunning Blu-ray. Edmond O'Brien stars as a defense attorney in Sam Benedict (1962-63), a riveting legal drama new to DVD. Back in Print DVDs discussed include Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' final film pairing The Barkley's of Broadway (1949), the rockin' revue Jamboree (1957) and John Frankenheimer's Seven Days in May (1964) starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas.2016-11-2200 minCineReeListsCineReeLists#244 – Doctor Strange, Top 10 Favorite MCU Characters (w/ Evily)Now the latest in the chain of Marvel juggernauts to take the box office by storm, we have a low-key discussion of Doctor Strange, a stark difference from the other, “more grounded” MCU movies that usually carry the banner.  We’re joined by special guest Evily, who was quick to profess her extreme love for Marvel.  We follow that up with a list of our favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe character performances. REVEAL FULL LIST Evily Tom Hiddleston as Loki Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man/Tony Stark Chris Evans as Captain America/Steve Rogers Mark Ruffalo...2016-11-0800 minFilm ChatFilm Chat93. Dr Strange, Ethel and Ernest & Lo and BeholdOn this episode Sam reviews Doctor Strange, the latest offering from Marvel in which Benedict Cumberbatch plays a man with a PHD in kicking ass and traversing the astral plane.Meanwhile Danny fills us in on two new release which he originally saw at the London Film Festival. The disarmingly sincere Ethel and Ernest (he went in scornful, he came out tearful) and Werner Herzogs latest doc Lo and Behold, which sees the German Auteur successfully interviewing people weirder than him.Plus they wonder if there has ever been a more creatively daring premise than the one behind the upcoming...2016-10-2941 minDownload the Top 100 Audiobooks in Fiction, HumorDownload the Top 100 Audiobooks in Fiction, HumorPapercuts Audiobook by Colin BatemanPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Papercuts Author: Colin Bateman Narrator: Stephen Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Humor Publisher's Summary: Through world wars and civil strife, the Bangor Express has never missed an issue, but now it is losing money, and Rob Cullen has absolutely no idea that he's the man to save it. It's been a long time since Rob had...2016-07-0712h 04TV Guidance CounselorTV Guidance CounselorTV Guidance Counselor LIVE! with Eugene Mirman and Jon Glaser as the Eugene Mirman Comedy FestivalApril 30 - May 3, 1983   In this episode recorded LIVE! at the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival in at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge, MA, Ken welcomes John Glaser and Eugene Mirman himself to the show.   Ken, Jon and Eugene Discuss what's worrying TV's Sexiest Detective, Jerry Orbauch's sex appeal, Boston edition TV Guides, artists' renditions of the famous, Chicago as a Detroit suburb, why Detroit is Boston in 2024, the future of video tapes, Virginia Slims as Women's rights, being the youngest vs being the oldest, color vs. black and white, Buck Rogers, That's The Incredible! Hulk, if Bruce is a mo...2015-04-241h 30TV Guidance CounselorTV Guidance CounselorTV Guidance Counselor Episode 51: Christian FinneganSeptember 17-23, 1983 This week Ken welcomes actor/comedian Christian Finnegan. Ken and Christian discuss 80s Boston comedians, Steve Sweeney being more famous than Louie CK, The Revolutionary War area of Massachusetts, laser light shows, Ken's TV Week/Toaster Oven theory is tested yet again, dead siblings, Battlestar Galactica vs. Buck Rogers, the love of the glowing box, local Boston news casters, Mission of Burma, divorced Dad horny, the offensive nature of the spelling of Diff'rent Strokes, Orson Welles' study of upside down African trees, Love Boot, Fall Preview specials, the big reveal of the new...2014-12-311h 43Stansberry Radio - Edgy Source for Investing, Finance & EconomicsStansberry Radio - Edgy Source for Investing, Finance & EconomicsEp. 72 A Micro-Cap Stock Worth Learning AboutThis week, we interview David Nierenberg and Damon Benedict of D3 Family Funds. David is the founder of The D3 Family Funds and its largest investor. Damon is their senior analyst.2013-05-091h 06Discover Top 100 Audiobooks in History, American Popular TitlesDiscover Top 100 Audiobooks in History, American Popular TitlesGreat Court-Martial Cases Audiobook by Joseph DiMonaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Great Court-Martial Cases Author: Joseph DiMona Narrator: Thomas M. Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-12 Publisher: Lark Productions Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Here are the military trials that shook the nation and affected history - from Benedict Arnold to Lieutenant Calley - taken from official trial records soon after they were released to the public. Great Court Martial Cases, originally published in 1972, recounts some of the most dramatic court martial cases in history and shows how...2012-06-1910h 53