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UN Interviews‘If you want to make your country great again, don’t retreat from the world’: UN relief chiefUN Humanitarian Affairs chief Tom Fletcher has been forced to make “brutal cuts” to his organization, as major donors in the rich world slash their aid and international development spending.UN News’s Conor Lennon spoke to him on Thursday via video-link from the UN offices in the Afghan capital Kabul, at the end of a three week visit to some of the most vulnerable communities in the country, where he has witnessed first-hand the deadly consequences of the dramatic aid slowdown.Mr. Fletcher has publicly challenged policymakers who signed off on cuts to come to Afg...2025-05-0114 min
UN InterviewsEnding global trade uncertainty calls for ‘rational decisions’, says head of UN trade agencyThe head of the UN trade agency (UNCTAD), Rebeca Grynspan, has expressed her concerns about the uncertainty that has swept the global economy, following the US decision to impose a host of tariffs on countries around the world.UNCTAD is responsible for helping developing countries to take advantage of the opportunities presented by international trade, and to grow their economies.Speaking to Conor Lennon from UN News, Ms. Grynspan said that the agency has called for developing countries to be spared “the pain” of tariffs, which have led to massive disruption, and fears of a worl...2025-04-1009 min
The Lid is On‘If countries stop playing by trade rules, poorer countries will suffer’In this episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon from UN News speaks to Luz Maria de la Mora, the Director of the International Trade Division at UNCTAD, about the uncertainty that unilateral tariffs are having on the global trade outlook, and why the consequence could be particularly serious for developing economies.Music by Joachim Harris, all rights reserved 2025-03-2724 min
The Lid is OnIs feminism under attack?The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a key UN policy document adopted in 1995, has been credited for several major advances for women, from legislation outlawing domestic abuse to inspiring a new wave of young gender justice activists.But despite undeniable progress in gender relations over the past 30 years, inequalities between men and women persist and, in recent years, there has been a notable backlash against the very concepts of feminism.In this episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon from UN News speaks to Laura Turquet, the deputy head of the research and...2025-03-0626 min
UN InterviewsIsrael-Palestine: ‘Anything is better than what’s happening now’Combatants for Peace, a grassroots organization made up of Palestinian and Israeli peace advocates, has consistently called for dialogue between the two communities for two decades, even during the brutal months of the Gaza war.Mai Shahin, a Palestinian therapist and Elik Elhanan, a teacher in New York both, at one time, took part in acts of violence. On a visit to UN Headquarters in New York in late January, they told Conor Lennon from UN News that the recent conflict has intensified their belief that communication is the only way to achieve peace.2025-02-0419 min
UN InterviewsIn an AI-enabled world, what is education for?If the international community is able to effectively put in place the ethical and practical guidelines proposed by UNESCO and others, AI has the potential to be an extremely important part of an educator’s toolkit. But the introduction of this technology is just one part of a much wider philosophical discussion about the effectiveness of education in general in a world that many believe is about to upended by increasingly powerful AI-powered applications.Conor Lennon from UN News asked Matthew Rascoff, Vice Provost for Digital Education at Stanford University, to give his take on the role of...2025-01-3005 min
UN InterviewsUNRWA ‘committed to staying and delivering’ despite ban due to come into effectIn a matter of days, UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees may be forced to end its crucial, life-saving operations in Gaza and The West Bank.Legislation passed by the Israeli Government, due to come into effect at the end of the month, would make it impossible for UNRWA to continue operating in the occupied Palestinian territories.Juliette Touma, the UNRWA Director of Communications, told Conor Lennon from UN News that despite the threat hanging over the agency, her colleagues on the ground remain dedicated to providing essential services in both Gaza and the...2025-01-2105 min
UN InterviewsUN Syria crimes investigators ready to gather evidence in the country ‘within days’After eight years gathering evidence of serious crimes committed by members of the Assad regime, the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM), a body set up by the General Assembly in 2016, was finally able to set foot in Damascus in December 2024, just days after the fall of the dictator, Bashar al Assad.Robert Petit, the head of the IIIM, told Conor Lennon from UN News that there is renewed hope that his team will be allowed to deploy on the ground in Syria and, eventually, that perpetrators will face justice.2025-01-1814 min
UN InterviewsIsrael has ‘concerted policy to destroy Gaza healthcare system’: Independent UN reportThe Chairperson of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, on Wednesday presented the commission's latest investigative report to the UN General Assembly.Navi Pillay and her UN Human Rights Council-appointed team found that Israel has carried out a policy to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system as part of a broader assault; committed war crimes, and deliberately attacked medical personnel and facilities.The report goes on to conclude that Israel – and Palestinian armed groups – are responsible for torture and sexual and gender-based violence, and that Israel...2024-10-3009 min
The Lid is OnFocus on the Future: Peace, outThe risk of the world’s major powers engaging in conflict is at its highest level since the Cold War, and the possibility of nuclear war breaking out is greater today than it has been for several decades.On the final episode of Focus on the Future, Conor Lennon and Ben Malor from UN News concentrate on international peace and security, and how the Pact for the Future could help to reduce tensions.We’ll hear from the UN’s heads of Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (and explain the difference between the two concepts), and the Directo...2024-09-2722 minThe Lid is OnFocus on the Future: A world in dangerous watersIn the Pact for the Future UN Member States pledged to do more to fight the climate crisis, a subject that has dominated several sessions at UN Headquarters this week.On Thursday’s episode of Focus on the Future, Conor Lennon and Sachin Gaur discuss some of the big climate-related events, including a General Assembly meeting on sea level rise.The rate of sea level rise has more than doubled over the last three decades, causing havoc in low-lying and small island developing countries, driving populations away from their homes. The leaders of some of th...2024-09-2622 minThe Lid is OnFocus on the Future: The World arrivesReforming the Security Council, to make it more representative of today’s world, has been under discussion for decades. The subject made it into the Pact for the Future, adopted earlier this week. Does this mean that it is more likely to happen?Global governance is the key theme of today’s show, which is dominated by the opening of the General Debate, when Heads of State, Prime Ministers and Presidents gather for speeches and backroom talks and deals.Conor Lennon and Shanaé Harte from UN News break down the big issues at UN Headquarters on We...2024-09-2520 minThe Lid is OnFocus on the Future: Ascending the SummitCrippling debt burdens are holding many African countries back: some of them are paying more on repayments than on health, education and infrastructure.On today’s show Conor Lennon is joined by Sachin Gaur from the UN News Hindi Unit, to cover the events focused on sustainable development and rethinking the entire international financial architecture. The big question is, how we can make it fairer?Also, star wattage has been lighting up Headquarters. Edward Norton and Meryl Streep were among the artistic talents at HQ, advocating for the environment and Afghan women.Music by...2024-09-2424 minThe Lid is OnFocus on the Future: Signed, sealed, deliveredOn the first episode of Focus on the Future, our mini-series running throughout High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly, Conor Lennon and Shanaé Harte explain what the Summit of the Future is all about, how to bring back trust between countries and why UN HQ was full of young people all weekend!Contact us: thelidison@un.orgLINKSUN News Summit of the Future page Summit of the Future | UN NewsSummit of the Future explainer Planning ahead: 5 things to know about the UN’s landmark Summit of the Future | UN NewsSummit of the Fut...2024-09-2320 minThe Lid is OnTrailer: The daily UNGA High-Level Week podcastSince the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers attending High-Level Week at UN Headquarters in New York have steadily ticked upwards, and this year is set to be a packed event.If that sounds overwhelming, worry not. UN News is releasing a daily podcast mini-series, designed to make sense of it all.Each episode of Focus on the Future will have a main topic linked to the focus of the day, and will include highlights from the GA debate, original interviews, and a colourful wrap up of the side events.The production...2024-09-1901 min
UN WeeklyBack to the future?What kind of future do we all want? And how will we get it? It’s a big question, and the UN is convening a major event this year to try to find some answers.On today’s show, Conor Lennon is joined by Mayra Lopes from the UN News Portuguese Unit, and Benno Schwinghammer, UN Correspondent for Deutsche Presse-Agentur, to discuss the UN’s role in building a fairer future for people and the planet, and the progress that is being made towards achieving the Global Goals for sustainable development, as we near the 2030 deadline.With...2024-07-0526 minUN WeeklyIn a fractured world, how is the UN supporting democracy?2024 is a bumper year for elections, affecting around two billion voters. However, elections don’t necessarily equate to democracy, and the extent to which they actually affect the way a country is run, and by whom, can vary dramatically, depending on where they’re held.On this week’s show, Conor Lennon and Sachin Gaur from UN News are joined by Yoshita Singh from Press Trust of India, to talk about democracy, misinformation, and yoga (the International Day of Yoga is on June 26)!Guests this week are Iain Walker from newDemocracy and Sarah Lister, Head of Gov...2024-06-2128 minUN WeeklyThe nuclear optionIn 2023, for the first time ever, nuclear power was mentioned as one of the low carbon energy options the world needs to turn to, if we are to lower carbon emissions and limit global temperature rises.Conor Lennon speaks to Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a UN body, about the evolving image of nuclear power, safety concerns, and its role in a net zero future.Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel: https://bit.ly/4b2a8joIAEA...2024-06-1428 minUN WeeklyClimate Crunch TimeOn this week’s episode Conor Lennon and Anton Uspenskiy from UN News discuss the UN Secretary-General’s hard-hitting climate speech, in which he called for a ban on fossil fuel advertising and promotion; the UN’s continued support for millions of desperate people in Afghanistan; how AI is being used for the benefit of all; and whether we’re on the brink of being able to talk to whales.This week’s guests are Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Fred Werner, Head of Strategic Engagement at the UN digital te...2024-06-0726 minUN WeeklyPiping hot power‘Keep it in the ground!' is the rallying cry, when it comes to fossil fuels. However, in Dominica there is a clean, renewable, subterranean resource that the government is very keen to get out of the ground: heat.Conor Lennon and Myra Lopes find out how the small country is vying to join the select group of countries powered 100% by renewables. And Matt Wells reports from Antigua, which is hosting the Small Islands Developing States conference, where the focus is on surviving the destructive consequences of the climate crisis. Today's guest is Stéphanie Fillion, UN Cor...2024-05-3127 min
The Lid is OnCan Dominica’s Indigenous community cope with the next hurricane?Dominica is described as highly disaster-vulnerable: the country is regularly hit by hurricanes and, when the last one swept through in 2017, it caused huge devastation across the island.The government, led by President Sylvanie Burton, the first woman and the first member of the indigenous Kalinago community to be the country’s Head of State, wants to make Dominica the world’s first ‘climate resilient country’. But, as the climate crisis threatens to lead to increasingly intense and frequent hurricanes, is this feasible?Conor Lennon from UN News met President Burton and Lorenzo Sanford, the youngest-ev...2024-05-2228 min
The Lid is OnCan oil producers wean themselves off polluting fossil fuels?The vast majority of small island developing States (SIDS) are heavily dependent on polluting, and expensive, fossil fuels for their energy needs: some spend around a quarter of their national budgets on imported fuel. However, for Trinidad & Tobago, fossil fuels have been a boon to the economy: the country has exploited its oil and gas reserves for several decades and profited from the wealth. But now, those reserves are running low. Is this the moment for Trinidad & Tobago to kick the fossil fuel habit, and exploit the kinds of renewable resources that are abundant in SIDS?2024-05-2119 minUN WeeklyPlastic not fantasticOn the first episode of UN Weekly, Conor Lennon and Myra Lopes focus on the effect of the climate crisis on small island developing States (SIDS), which are struggling to cope with hurricanes, flooding and wildfires. Island nations are also drowning in plastic, which is washing up on beaches, clogging rivers and, for the most part, is not recyclable and takes hundreds of years to break down.The team are joined by Deandre Williamson from Bahamas Broadcasting, and May Yaacoub from the UN office for SIDS and least developed countries, to look at global UN-led efforts to g...2024-05-1727 min
The Lid is OnDominica’s Digital TransformationLike many island economies, Dominica experiences high youth unemployment, and recent events, in particular Hurricane Maria and the COVID-19 pandemic, have combined to make the search for work even harder.A UN-backed initiative designed to improve the employment options for young Dominicans, Work Online Dominica, has been successful in helping them to overcome the barriers they face on a small, remote island.Conor Lennon from UN News met aspiring photographer Josiah Johnson, a graduate of the programme, in Dominica’s capital, Roseau, to find out how he, and other young people, have benefited from Work Onl...2024-05-1400 min
That's What I Call MarketingS3 Ep18: A Fresh Take on Traditional Media: A panel of industry Leaders Explore the Evolution of Established MediaTraditional (or established) media is having somewhat of a resurgence, the pendulum is certainly swinging to a more balanced view. We have the likes of Nils Leonard celebrating the power of OOH, Mark Ritson telling us that if we allocate 11% of our marketing budget to radio advertising, the entire campaign’s effectiveness will double and Peter Field releasing Why TV is at the heart of effectiveness and NeuroInsight showing that a 30-second cinema ad had 1.75 times more chance of having its “intended impact” on memory and engagement than a 30-second TV ad. So it was time for That’s What I Ca...2024-05-0857 min
The Lid is OnTrinidad’s young climate activists make the case for urgent actionCaribbean island nations are vulnerable to a host of extreme weather events, from hurricanes to floods and droughts, that are becoming more dangerous and intense as a result of the climate emergency.UN News met with three of the most prominent young climate activists on Trinidad & Tobago, and learned of their frustration with current environmental legislation, and what they are doing to raise awareness of the crisis.Conor Lennon spoke to Priyanka Lalla, a teenage climate activist and UNICEF Youth Advocate for the eastern Caribbean, Joshua Prentice, a climate and ocean scientist, and Zaafia Alexander t...2024-05-0226 min
The Lid is OnGeothermal promises to turn Dominica into a clean energy powerhouseDominica may have found a solution to cover all of its electricity needs, and even sell electricity abroad, without burning fossil fuels: geothermal energy. This power source is 100 per cent clean, cheap and practically limitless.Conor Lennon from UN News meets Vince Henderson, Dominica’s Minister for Economic Development and Sustainable Energy, and Fred John, CEO of the Dominica Geothermal Development Company to find out if the country really is on its way to a clean energy future.2024-04-3017 min
The Lid is OnTrinidad fights back against a plastic invasionSmall Island Developing States are particularly vulnerable to plastic pollution. As well as coping with a tsunami of waste washes up on their beaches every day, these countries – which are generally highly dependent on imports – generate a large amount of plastic waste of their own, and often struggle to manage it.Plastic pollution has a detrimental effect on the health and livelihoods of people living in small island states, which often lack the means to effectively treat and process it. It’s not great for the economy either: tourists don’t want to hang out on dirty beaches...2024-04-2521 min
The Lid is OnWATCH: ‘Football saved my life’ says genocide survivorApril 7 marks three decades since the beginning of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. An almost unimaginable slaughter, which saw an estimated 800,000 people killed in just 100 days, and shocked the world.Eric Eugene Murangwa was a footballer at the time, playing for Rayon Sports, one of the top teams in the country, based in the capital Kigali.As a Tutsi, he was in extreme danger when the genocide began. But, despite being well know, he managed to survive, despite the attempts to kill as many Tutsis as possible. He says that football saved his...2024-03-2816 min
The Lid is OnWATCH: Foreign armies creating ‘never-ending cycle of violence’ in SyriaNow in its thirteenth year, the war in Syria shows no signs of letting up, and several foreign powers are active in the country, including Russia, the US, Turkey and Israel, which has stepped up its bombardments since the 7 October Hamas attacks. The latest report of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry details a marked escalation of violence, over the last six months, and outlines the disastrous consequences for the civilian population: around 13 million have been forced from their homes, and 90 per cent are living poverty. Conor Lennon from UN News asked Hanny Megally, the Dep...2024-03-2621 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Bringing order to the AI ‘Wild West’This episode of The Lid Is On focuses on cutting edge online technology, and the UN’s role in making sure that it benefits humanity, rather than causing us harm.Proponents of AI point to the immense benefits these tools could bring to society, but the clamour for robust regulation of AI is growing louder. Similarly, the car industry is forging ahead with plans to ramp up autonomous driving technology, promising a safer future on the roads, but fears surrounding driverless “robot cars” persist.Conor Lennon speaks to some of the government representatives, industry experts and UN...2024-02-2225 min
RTÉ Soccer PodcastLee Carsley and the wait for white smoke | President's Cup, Conor Bradley and LiverpoolDavid Sneyd and Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to discuss the FAI's lengthy pursuit for Stephen Kenny's successor with Lee Carsley the favourite and Neil Lennon also linked. Also on the menu are the Ireland WNT's upcoming friendlies, Adam Idah and Sam Curtis' transfers, the President's Cup and the rise of Liverpool's Conor Bradley.2024-02-0550 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Can young leaders help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?With the world currently recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and reeling from the economic fallout of the war in Ukraine, progress on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals remains slow.So, can we pick up the pace in the seven years we have left in this decade, and get closer to realizing the Goals? And can Youth Leaders make a difference?During the 2023 UN Youth Forum, Conor Lennon from UN News spoke to three exceptional young people in April, to get their perspective: Indian educator and social entrepreneur Richa Gupta, South Sudanese refugee advocate Nhial Deng...2023-06-2318 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: A new generation of SDG champions picks up the batonOn today’s episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon speaks to three exceptional young changemakers who have been recognized by the UN for the contributions they are making to a more sustainable world.Vee Kativhu is an award-winning education activist from Zimbabwe, American Paralympian Jamal Hill launched a foundation to cut the number of people who drown each year, and Karen Wang, from China, is the founder of a startup which provides carbon accounting software to help institutions meet their net zero goals.This episode was recorded as an SDG Media Zone session, du...2023-06-1615 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Youth leaders fighting for a better worldThe UN Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an inspiring group of young people from across the world, achieving great things in areas as diverse as gender equality, climate action, and health equity.The current cohort were all in New York in April for the 2023 UN Youth Forum, an annual gathering where youthful changemakers can voice their opinions, contribute to policy discussions at the UN, and put forward innovative solutions to the challenges the world faces.Conor Lennon caught up with three of the Leaders during the event: Sudanese women’s rights ad...2023-06-0918 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: The future of waterUnless drastic changes are made the future of water looks bleak.On World Meteorological Day, held on 23 March, Conor Lennon spoke to Petteri Taalas, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organisation, Lindsey Blodgétt, Former President of the World Youth Parliament for Water, and Maarten van Aalst, Director of the Dutch Royal Meteorological Institute, about the changes that societies need to make, in order to cope with the changing climate in the coming years.This episode was recorded live as one of the SDG Media Zone sessions at the UN Water Conference, which took place between 22 a...2023-04-2115 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Keeping cross-border water cooperation flowingWater doesn’t respect borders, and 153 countries share basins. Water scarcity is increasing, and so is the potential for conflict: “Water for Cooperation” is one of the key themes of this year’s conference.On this week’s episode Conor Lennon from UN News speaks to Suleiman Adamu, Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Water Resources, and Sonja Köppel, the Secretary to the UN Water Convention.The recording took place as part of the SDG Media Zone, on the day that Nigeria joined the Convention, an international instrument designed to help iron out water disputes between count...2023-04-1416 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Working together to halt the global water crisisThis year’s UN World Water Development Report warned of a global water crisis, unless international cooperation is rapidly stepped up.On this week’s episode of The Lid Is On, recorded the day after the release of the study on 21 March, Conor Lennon speaks to Richard Connor, the editor-in-chief of the report, Kristin Meyer from the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and Neil Dhot, from the International Federation of private water operators.The conversation took place as part of the SDG Media Zone sessions at the UN Water Conference, held between 22 and 24 Marc...2023-04-0719 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST : Resurgence of The Gambia – Support for job creatorsIn the last of our mini-series recorded in The Gambia, we look at the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs, and how the UN is helping new companies to grow, bringing much-needed jobs to rural areas.Conor Lennon meets Musa Darbo, who quit his well-paying job in the US to return home and start a rice business, in order to employ struggling smallholder farmers, and end The Gambia’s dependence on imported rice.Music: Within the Earth, Ketsa2023-03-3123 min
Capital MusingsSPECIAL UN NEWS: Resurgence of The Gambia – A small country with big ambitionsThe Gambia, the smallest country on the African mainland, and one of the least developed countries in the world, has been going through a transition to full democracy since 2017, the end of a two-decade long dictatorship.In the first episode of a mini-series recorded in The Gambia, Conor Lennon talks to Niania Dabo-Tourey, the country head of the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF, one of several UN agencies accompanying the country on this journey), about the ways they are supporting rural communities to adapt to the climate crisis, learn the skills they will need to start new...2023-03-3016 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Resurgence of The Gambia – Bringing it all back homeGambia has the highest per capita emigration rate of any African nation; between 2015 and 2020 over 33,000 Gambians, mainly young men, left home in search of better opportunities in Europe, despite the low likelihood of success, and significant dangers.Since the end of the dictatorship in 2017, thousands of migrants have returned, and the UN is helping them to find jobs and start small businesses, as well as running projects aimed at developing the wider economy, and dissuading others from making the perilous trip by convincing them that they can have succeed at home.In the fourth episode...2023-03-2410 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Resurgence of The Gambia – Meeting the climate challengeWhen it comes to climate action, The Gambia can proudly lay claim to being the first country to meet its commitments under the 2015 Paris Climate Agreements.But, like all developing countries, its people are suffering disproportionately from the effects of the climate crisis, particularly more unpredictable rainfall, and flooding.In episode three of our mini-series recorded in The Gambia, Conor Lennon heads to the Central River Region, to find out how, with the support of the UN, rural communities are adapting to the changing environment and, at the same time, learning to becomes more self-sufficient.2023-03-1719 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Resurgence of The Gambia – Tackling period povertyMany women and girls in The Gambia are affected by “period poverty”, meaning that they are unable to afford menstrual products, which puts them at risk of infection, and discourages them from attending school.In the second of our Lid Is On episodes recorded in The Gambia, one of the world’s least developed countries, Conor Lennon from UN News heads to Basse, in the rural Upper River Region, to find out how the UN is addressing period poverty, and providing employment for vulnerable women and girls.Music: Within the Earth, Ketsa2023-03-1011 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Resurgence of The Gambia – A small country with big ambitionsThe Gambia, the smallest country on the African mainland, and one of the least developed countries in the world, has been going through a transition to full democracy since 2017, the end of a two-decade long dictatorship.In the first episode of a mini-series recorded in The Gambia, Conor Lennon talks to Niania Dabo-Tourey, the country head of the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF, one of several UN agencies accompanying the country on this journey), about the ways they are supporting rural communities to adapt to the climate crisis, learn the skills they will need to start new...2023-03-0316 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Top UN official in Ukraine reflects on a year of war and sufferingIt’s been a year since Russian forces invaded neighbouring Ukraine, the beginning of a conflict that led to the displacement of more than 14 million Ukrainians, and around 40 per cent of the population in need of humanitarian aid.Several months into the fighting, Denise Brown took up her position as Resident Coordinator, the most senior UN official in Ukraine. She told Conor Lennon from UN News that, despite the huge challenges faced by the Ukrainian people, their defining feature has been their courage, and their determination.Music: Within the Earth, Ketsa2023-02-2412 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: The link between migration, the climate crisis, and human rightsIt is becoming increasingly clear that the climate crisis is having a major impact on migration flows, with millions forced to move from their homes as a result of a disaster, or because they have been affected by slower-moving environmental changes that leave their homes uninhabitable, such as desertification or sea-level rises.On today’s show, Conor Lennon speaks to Felipe González Morales, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, on the need for consistent policies to address the impact of the climate emergency on migration.Do you have suggestions, comments or...2023-02-1711 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Meet the Special Rapporteurs, independent advocates for human rightsAppointed by the UN Human Rights Council, but independent, unpaid, and free to speak their minds, Special Rapporteurs occupy a curious space within the UN System.To find out more about what it’s like to be a Special Rapporteur, and why they are willing to give up their time to cover what are, often, difficult situations, Conor Lennon invited three of them – Nazila Ghanea, Morris Tidball-Binz, and Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, into the UN studios, whilst they were in New York to brief the General Assembly on their findings.Do you have suggestions, comments or stor...2023-02-1027 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Filling the 4 trillion dollar development gap$4.3 trillion: that’s the estimated cost of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a blueprint for a fairer future, covering all of the big issues facing the world, from eradicating poverty and hunger, to building societies free from fear and violence, and taking urgent action on climate change.To help bridge that funding gap, UN chief António Guterres set up the Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance (GISD) in 2019, made up of prominent business leaders from across the world.To get a sense of the scale of the task, Conor Lennon speaks to Navid...2023-02-0324 min
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#4: Minimum Wage & Recent ResearchIn this episode, we’re diving into the hotly contested topic of the minimum wage and its effectiveness as a tool for helping low-wage workers. It is certainly one of the most contentious issues economists debate. Some economists argue that raising the minimum wage provides extra pay for workers or may generate the same pay with more time off. Others believe it limits firms from innovating and causes unemployment for the group it purports to help. This is sure to be a lively and thought-provoking debate, so let's dive in.In this episode, we chat about the fo...2023-01-2659 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Making the news at the UNUN News publishes stories in 10 languages, with the aim of ensuring that as many people as possible understand the impact of the United Nations, and in order to provide a reliable news source on a variety of platforms.On today’s show, Conor Lennon speaks to Mita Hosali, who is in overall charge of the UN’s news output, as Deputy Director of the News and Media Division at the UN. They discuss the ways in which the concepts of news, information, and truth are seemingly being questioned as never before, how UN News can continue to fulf...2023-01-2022 min
ÉirevisionSophie Lennon chats to Éirevision + Ukraine and Albania choose their song for Liverpool 2023!Happy New Year! Over the Christmas break, Junior Eurovision 2022 took place in Yerevan, Armenia and Ireland's Sophie Lennon finished in 4th place! 'Solas' gave us our best ever result at the contest + our best result at any Eurovision event since 1997! On this episode, we're joined by Sophie herself to talk about her experience in Armenia and how she celebrated once she arrived home. Also, The 2023 season is picking up fast and we've already got two entries! Ukraine and Albania have chosen their acts. How will Conor and Louise react to Albania's Albina & Familija Kelmendi and Ukraine's TVORCHI? You've got...2023-01-1044 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: A multilingual look back at 2022!For the last Lid Is On of the year, Conor Lennon invited some of his colleagues for a festive episode, to find out a bit more about them (discovering that one has even sung at Carnegie Hall), and how they wade through reports, studies and data, to tease out stories that demonstrate the real difference the UN makes to people’s lives every day.May Yaccoub, head of the Arabic Unit, Matt Wells, head of the English Unit, and climate specialist Laura Quinones, share the topics that made the biggest impression on them in 2022, from the Black Se...2022-12-2323 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: The power of dialogue to bring peaceThe world has never been more inter-connected, but this has made it easier than ever before to spread disinformation, hate speech, and information that divides, and causes fear and mistrust.Intercultural dialogue has been described as an antidote to rejection and violence. But can it really make a difference in a world where toxic language and conflict make headlines, generate more clicks and, or so it often seems, wins votes?On this episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon talks to Karabo Mokgonyana is an award-winning Activist and Lawyer from South Africa, and Gabriela...2022-12-0924 min
MIKADO FMCOP27 : " Les pertes et dommages au coeur des discussions sur le climat "La question des pertes et dommages est l’un des principaux thèmes de discussions à la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le climat, à Charm El-Cheikh, en Égypte. Jean Paul Adam, le Directeur de la technologie, du changement climatique et des ressources naturelles à la Commission économique des Nations Unies, donne sa perspective sur la COP27 en ce qui concerne l’Afrique. Il est au micro de Conor Lennon pour ONU INFO.2022-11-1401 min
The Lid is OnCOP27 PODCAST: Polluter pays?The world leaders who congregated in Sharm El Sheik for the first two days of COP27 have left and, whilst the climate negotiators get to work, the thematic days of the conference have begun.Wednesday was finance day, with a host of side events around the pavilions discussing the often thorny issues surrounding climate finance. It was also the day that former US Vice-President Al Gore launched a project to provide accurate, granular emissions date, and revealed that, in many cases, emissions are much higher than previously reported.Conor Lennon and Laura cover all this...2022-11-0920 min
The Lid is OnCOP27 PODCAST: Lost and damagedCOP27, the UN climate conference, has begun in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Conor Lennon and Laura Quinoňes are at the high stakes event, for daily episodes of The Lid Is On, explaining the main issues of the day, and talking to some of the experts, activists and leaders.Monday saw the Secretary-General give a forthright speech at the opening session, and it became clear that the vexed issue of “loss and damage” – how to compensate developing countries for the damage caused by the climate crisis – is likely to dominate discussion over the next two...2022-11-0721 min
Alive and Kicking with Clare McKennaBack to You with Aidan O'Brien, The Bumbleance High Spirits Campaign & Coping with Sight Loss High SpiritsThis week Clare speaks with Aidan O'Brien on what it means to come back to you, Conor Lennon on how blindness doesn't hold him back and we hear about the magic of Bumbleance; the children's medical transport service.2022-11-0644 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Will climate promises be kept at COP27?We’re just a few days away from COP27, the UN Climate Conference, which is taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from 07 November.For this episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon and Laura Quiñones invited Selwin Hart – the Special Advisor to the Secretary-General on Climate Action – into the studio to gauge the atmosphere before this high-stakes event.You will also hear from Ilana Seid, Palau’s Ambassador to the UN, on the tense atmosphere during negotiations during last year’s climate COP in Glasgow, and Ian Fry, the first ever Special Rapporteur on the Prom...2022-11-0418 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Can we end torture?Nearly four decades on from the adoption of the UN Convention against Torture, there is evidence that it is still taking place in all regions of the world, even though it’s a recognized international crime.On this week’s episode of The lid Is On, Conor Lennon met Claude Heller and Suzanne Jabour – the chairpersons of the UN Committee against Torture, and the Sub-committee on the Prevention of Torture – two independent human rights experts who attempt to convince countries to end the practice.They explain that, in some countries and regions, torture is still seen tho...2022-10-2816 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Climate, conflict, and human rights at riskMost people are familiar with the phenomenon of refugees, those forced to flee their country of origin, because of a well-founded fear of persecution or, in some places, because of armed conflict or natural disaster.But there is another, equally vulnerable category of people, who don’t cross international boundaries, but find it necessary to relocate to a different region of their country.On today’s episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon met with Cecilia Jimenez-Damary – the outgoing UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons – on the link between conflict...2022-10-2115 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Breaking the silence of povertyIt’s been thirty years since the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to create the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on 17 October 1992.Great advances have been made in reducing global poverty since then, particularly in China and India, but the period has also seen significant increases in inequality, between and within countries.To get a better idea of what progress has been made in dealing with poverty worldwide, Conor Lennon met Aye Aye Win, the President of the International Committee for October 17, which promotes the spirit and aims of the International Day, an...2022-10-1415 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Time to take out the space trashIt’s World Space Week, a UN event celebrating the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition.This year’s theme is space and sustainability, with a focus on how the technology can help us to better understand climate change.On this week’s episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon from UN News is joined by Niklas Hedman, the head of the UN Office on Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), and Maruška Strah, the head of World Space Week, to find out about the growing danger of space d...2022-10-0716 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Fighting the online terror threatCounter-terrorism is one of the lesser-known subjects covered by the UN, but attempts to improve international cooperation to combat terrorism have grown in recent years, particularly since the 2001 plane attacks against the US.On today’s episode of The Lid Is On, Jennifer Bramlette from the UN Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), and Adam Hadley from Tech Against Terrorism, a public-private partnership, join Conor Lennon to talk about the pervasive threat posed by the use of online technology by terror groups, and how Governments can fight back.Music: Within the Earth, Ketsa2022-10-0120 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: A moment of peace before world leaders arrive at UN HQWorld leaders will soon be flying into New York, for High-Level Week at the UN General Assembly.On Friday, the Peace Bell at UN Headquarters was rung by the UN Secretary-General and President of the General Assembly, and hundreds of young students filled the Economic and Social Council chamber, to reflect on this year’s theme for International Day of Peace, End Racism, Build Peace.Conor Lennon from UN News went along to the commemorations, and met some of the young people, activists and celebrities taking part. This episode also contains a lookahead to some of...2022-09-1616 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Time to transform educationThe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on education are severe and will only be fully understood in the years to come, says Costa Rica’s former education minister, Leonardo Garnier.Mr. Garnier is the Special Advisor to the Transforming Education Summit, which takes place during the opening days of the 77th session of the General Assembly.On this week’s episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon sits down with the Special Advisor to find out why the UN is putting such a focus on education, amid so many competing global issues and crises, and...2022-09-0919 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Polluted air still kills millions, but solutions are on the horizonNext Wednesday the UN marks the third International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. However, the skies are far from clear of air pollution. Only a month ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that practically all the air we breathe is polluted, and that it’s killing around seven million people every year.Ahead of the International Day, Conor Lennon from UN News spoke to Martina Otto and Nathan Borgford-Parnell from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, which is hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).They discussed the evolving science surrounding the is...2022-09-0221 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Acknowledging the ‘moral wound’ of slaveryOn this week’s Lid Is On, Conor Lennon speaks to two experts on racism against people of African Descent, on the insidious nature of everyday racism, the importance of reparations, and why an acceptance that the wealth of developed countries is built on the back of oppressed, Black people, is liberating for people of all races.Dominique Day is a human rights lawyer, and a member of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent. Verene Shepherd is a social historian, and the chairperson of the UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Di...2022-08-2621 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: The electronic sounds of pan-African collaborationUganda’s status as a refuge has seen large numbers escaping conflict in neighbouring and nearby countries, in particular South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and living in relative safety.Whilst many are living in refugee camps administered by the UN in the north of the country, such as the Bidi Bidi settlement, others have made their way to the capital, Kampala, and some are making an impact on Uganda’s alternative music scene.Conor Lennon from UN News visited the headquarters of the Nyege Nyege record label in Kampala, which hosts a ra...2022-08-1915 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Developing northern Uganda - Market forcesOkubani Market is located in northern Uganda’s Yumbe District, within the Bidibidi refugee settlement which, during the South Sudan civil war, was the largest settlement of its kind in the world.The market is a vital economic hub for refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as the host community, which suffered years of insecurity at the hands of the Lord’s Resistance Army.For the last of our mini-series recorded in northern Uganda, Conor Lennon from UN News visited Okubani, to see how the support of the loca...2022-08-1213 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Developing northern Uganda – a brighter lifeHundreds of millions of people do not have access to electricity, seriously hampering their ability to improve their development prospects.In Arua, northern Uganda, where employment rates are low and poverty is high, the UN is supporting a company that is providing pay-as-you-go solar energy services, putting the benefits of electricity in reach of villagers who would otherwise never be able to afford it.In this, the third episode in our mini-series recorded in Uganda, Conor Lennon from UN News heads to Arua to see the impact that solar power is having on people’s li...2022-08-0511 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Developing northern Uganda - connected farmersIn Lumonga village, situated in a remote part of the West Nile region of northern Uganda, smallholder farmers have traditionally been cut off from the banking system, and been forced to rely on small savings and loans from their community to survive hard times.For the second episode in our Lid Is On mini-series recorded in northern Uganda, Conor Lennon from UN News went to Lumonga village, to see how digital technology is helping the farmers to get connected, and have a better chance of getting the finance they need to buy basic equipment, grow more crops...2022-07-3015 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Developing northern Uganda – pride in honeyNorthern Uganda has higher poverty and less employment that the south of the country, which is why the UN is backing projects aimed at boosting the regional economy.In “Developing northern Uganda”, a special four-part mini-series, we go to Yumbe and Arua districts, to see how the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is helping to create sustainable employment prospects for local people.In this episode, Conor Lennon from UN News visits Honey Pride, a social enterprise supported by UNCDF, and meets one of the hundreds of beekeepers whose lives have been improved since the business bega...2022-07-2315 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Barbados and the Blue Economy – Return of the turtlesFor the last episode in our mini-series exploring some of the ocean-related issues facing Barbados, Conor Lennon went to one of the sea turtle nesting grounds on the southwest of the island.
He met members of the Barbados Sea Turtle Project, which has been successful in restoring the turtle population on the island, despite a host of challenges, including the climate crisis.
This series was produced in the run-up to the 2022 UN Conference, convened to bring fresh impetus to science-based solutions, and start a new chapter of global ocean action. On this website, you will find a host of videos...2022-06-2322 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Barbados and the Blue Economy - Restoring the reefIn our third episode looking at ocean-related issues facing the eastern Caribbean island nation of Barbados, released in the run-up to the UN Oceans Conference, we turn to the issue of the coral reef.
Barbados’s reef has been declining for decades, hit by decades of pollution and the climate crisis. CORALL, a volunteer organization supported by the UN, is showing that it is possible to bring life back to the reef, by carefully growing coral in nurseries off the coast.
Conor Lennon from UN News went to visit the nurseries, to find out if it will be possible to...2022-06-2115 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Barbados and the Blue Economy – Hope and hedgerowsThis is the second in a four-part mini-series, released in the run-up to the UN Oceans Conference, exploring some of the ocean-related issues facing the eastern Caribbean island nation of Barbados. This episode focuses on the pollutants that, for decades, have poured into the coastal waters, a result of agriculture and the development of the island. In recent years, the government, with the support of the United Nations, has sought to use nature-based solutions to rectify the damage. Conor Lennon went to the National Botanical Gardens of Barbados, to find out how a national hedgerow planting project is aiming...2022-06-2015 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: Barbados and the Blue Economy - Sargassum SolutionsIn a four-part mini-series, released in the run-up to the UN Oceans Conference, we explore some of the ocean-related issues facing the eastern Caribbean island nation of Barbados.This episode concentrated on the worrying spread of sargassum seaweed, which arrived unannounced in 2011, and has been a regular fixture on much of the coastline ever since. There’s no single answer to why the seaweed is clogging up the beaches and waters, but many scientists believe that the climate crisis is at least partly to blame.Conor Lennon went to Barbados for UN News, to...2022-06-1615 min
The Lid is OnPODCAST: COVID-19 forces relief rethink at world’s largest humanitarian hubInternational Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai, the world’s largest humanitarian hub with some 135,000 square metres of warehouse space, has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic.Today, medical supplies far outstrip other emergency items stored at IHC, in terms of volume and dollar value, and the amount of material held at the hub has grown exponentially in the last few years.But the pandemic has provided hard-earned lessons for those in charge, with CEO Guiseppe Saba calling for changes to ensure that the humanitarian sector responds better to the next global emergency.Conor Le...2021-12-1910 min
LMFM Late Lunch Listen BackLunch Thursday November 4th 2021Aneta Laska, who opened a new coffee shop in Drogheda recently, faces many problems which don't make for easy listening! Dr John Gilliland from Devenish Nutrition holds out great hope for a sustainable agricultural model going forward in Ireland. There wasn't a dry eye in the house listening to Roy Taylor tell us about his new song with daughter Ella. Conor Lennon has had to adjust life as his sight fails, Roisin O'Brien is a doer of deeds as Lady Gaga, Gerry's Artist of the Week, took us into the Shallow... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2021-11-041h 01
CLD TalksAmputee Football Association Scotland - Ashley Reid and Michael LennonThis week on CLD Talks I have the pleasure to speak with Ashley Reid who is the CEO and Founder of Amputee Football Association Scotland and Michael Lennon who is an Amputee Football Player and also a CLD Practitioner. AFAS aims to promote and develop the sport of amputee football in Scotland. Working with football clubs and Scottish football's governing bodies, our aim is to create a Scottish amputee football league. They create opportunities for amputees and those with congenital limb differences to play football at grassroots, club and national level, both for fun and competitively.
Website - https://www...2021-05-191h 11
The More Than Fitness Podcast With Matt McLeodDanny Lennon — Being A Better Thinker, Conspiracy Theory Science, & Determining Who's Worth Listening To | MTFP Ep.101Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition, a company aimed at providing the highest-quality, evidence-based information on nutrition and health. Known for hosting the top-ranked podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio, Danny is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam, and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia. As you can see, Danny is legit. I was excited to get to know him a bit better and we went into some rabbit holes that I've never touched on the podcast before, so it was an...2021-01-2655 min
The Red Acre PodcastR.A.P. - #12 - Vinyl Talk Part 2 - With Ciaran LennonOn this episode Conor Maguire and Ciaran Lennon have another lookthrough their Vinyl collections to bring you 5 more examples each ofalbums/singles that they believe all collectors should have and whyyou must check them out for yourselves.Their selections include a variety of bands like: Mastodon, Def Leppard,Megadeth, Michael Jackson, Rainbow, REO Speedwagon, Uncle Acid &The Deadbeats and much more! 2020-12-161h 19The Red Acre PodcastR.A.P. - #11 - Vinyl Talk Part 1 - With Ciaran LennonOn this episode Conor Maguire and Ciaran Lennon have looked throughtheir Vinyl collections to bring you 5 examples each of albums/singles that they believe all collectors should have and why you must check them out for yourselves. Their selections include a variety of bands like: ZZ Top, Bon Jovi, LedZeppelin, The Blues Brothers, Boston, Toto, Metallica and much more! 2020-12-161h 30The Red Acre PodcastR.A.P. - #7 - With Ciaran Lennon 18/04/20On this addition of The Red Acre Podcast we have our good friend CiaranLennon chatting with Conor via Skype. The lads covered a lot oftopics including Astrophotography, Social distancing during lockdown, Disney Remakes, WrestleMania, Terrible songs by great bands,Record collections and much more! 2020-12-131h 53
Celtic Soul PodcastCeltic Soul Podcast Episode 46 Jeanette FindlayCeltic Soul Podcast Episode 46 with More than 90 Minutes, Editor Andrew Milne chatting to Jeannette Findlay. Jeanette is a founder member of the Celtic Trust. Before Covid19 she was a familiar face at Celtic home and away games with the Dennistoun No 1 CSC She was active in FAC in the fight against the Offensive Behaviour Act, She has also been active in the plan to build a memorial to An Gorta Mór in Glasgow and she is part of the Call it Out campaign against anti-Irish racism and anti-Catholic bigotry. Plenty to chat about Life, Celtic FC...2020-12-091h 07
Type1lifting9: D1 All American now strength coach Conor ClanceyWelcome to the Type1lifting podcast.
In this episode I talk to Connor Clancey @coach.clancey who is a former D1 all American baseball player and now strength coach in Arizona.
In this episode we talk about.
•When he got diagnosed with diabetes
•How he handled his diabetes while playing high school and D1 baseball.
•What to do to get stronger at the squat and deadlift.
•How he got into the strength and conditioning field
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Fightlete Interview PodcastsTalkin'Shop with The Score MMA Journalist James Lynch Feb 8th 2020Sean Lennon Host of The Fightlete Report welcomed back James Lynch of The Score MMA Host James Lynch back on the podcast to discuss UFC 247 predictions and more!James also talked with Sean about Conor McGregor's next fight and chances of stepping in against Khabib/Ferguson in April, Cyborg defeating Julia Budd for the Bellator Featherweight Title and what's next, and Israel Adesanya's recent comments on Jon Jones.Like The Fightlete Report FB Page-https://m.facebook.com/FightleteReport and follow The Youtube Channel for exclusive content including all the fighter interviews now!2020-02-0822 minFightlete Interview PodcastsTalkin' Shop with HFC Commentator Mike Finch (HFC42 Preview)On This week's Talkin' Shop Podcast Hoosier Fight Club Commentator Mike Finch joins me to preview the upcoming HFC 42 Event happening February 7th at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN. We also discussed Conor McGregor's recent return and victory at UFC 246 and more!Like The Fightlete Report FB Page-https://m.facebook.com/FightleteReport and follow The Youtube Channel for exclusive content including all the fighter interviews now!Subscribe to The Fightlete Report now on Apple Podcast2020-01-2930 min
Podcast22020 marks the beginning of the UN's Decade of Action2020 marks the beginning of the UN's Decade of Action, a final push to hit the goals of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, and also the 75th anniversary of the Organization. In an interview with Conor Lennon from UN News, Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General, outlined the many reasons to be positive about the impact the Agenda is having on people's lives, and the momentum that is growing around the world. Mohammed accepted, however, that progress towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals has not been as fast as hoped.2020-01-2005 min
When I'm Not PodcastingUber & Lyft Studies Showcase Drunk Driving and Sexual AssaultUber & Lyft Studies Showcase Drunk Driving and Sexual Assault as Uber released its first safety transparency report. https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2019-12-07/uber-sexual-assault-death-safetyPlus, A new study by economists Jacob Burgdorf and Conor Lennon of the University of Louisville, along with Keith Teltser from Georgia State University, reveals that "Ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, reduce intoxicated driving. However, ridesharing may also have negative health effects by increasing alcohol consumption." https://www.core77.com/posts/91794/Uber-n-Lyft-Reduce-Drunk-Driving-and-Increase-Overall-Alcohol-Consumption--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/king-of-podcasts/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.f...2019-12-1117 min
Fightlete Radio Show Podcast ArchiveFightlete Report February 2nd 2019 HFC38 Payton Brezinski and Talkin Shop w Matthew PuttermanThis week on The Fightlete Report-@1:45 Indiana Flyweight Pro Payton Brezinski talks about his upcoming fight against Oscar Hernandez at HFC 38 Saturday Feb 2nd at BlueChip Casino in Mich City IN.@22:14 Matthew Putterman who currently writes for FanSided and MMA Today joins me on the show to discuss out predictions for UFC Fortaleza this Saturday on ESPN+. We also talked about Anthony Pettis and other Roufusport fighters ahead of their upcoming fights, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's Suspension and more!Listen Live to The Fightlete Report with Host Sean Lennon Every Tues @12pm only...2019-02-0247 minFightlete Radio Show Podcast ArchiveFightlete Report May 8th 2019 w PFL2 Brittney Elkin, MMAJunkie.com John Morgan, and Chris MaltsburgerThis week's edition of The Fightlete Report-@25:10 Colorado Women's Featherweight Brittney Olinda Elkin will join me on the show to talk about her upcoming fight against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison at #PFL2 June 21st in Chicago,IL. Training at Elevation Fight Team she's fight will be contested at 155lbs/Lightweight.@65:20 John Morgan, Senior Writer from MMAJunkie.com joined me on the show to talk about #UFC224 predictions, #Bellator199 #UFC225, and current topics in sport right now including GSP vs. Diaz and Conor McGregor's future@52:00 Chris Maltsburger was on to discuss the upcoming Penthouse...2018-05-101h 20
Bourbon PursuitAre Bourbon Tariffs a Threat? With Economic Professors Conor Lennon and Keith TeltserThe threats of a global trade war have been looming over the past few months. Sparked by an EU attempt to lower the tariff on steel imports, they targeted American products such as peanut butter and bourbon. What sort of economic impact would a bourbon tariff have on exports to other countries? How does that trickle back into Bardstown, KY and the growing market? Does it even matter? On this episode, we are joined by University of Louisville's Economic Professors, Conor Lennon and Keith Teltser, to explain the intertwined global economy and the effect a tariff has from the b...2018-04-191h 14
Fightlete Radio Show Podcast ArchiveUFC 217 Fightlete Report Special "Fight Week" PodcastMixdownOn The UFC 217 Special Edition "Fight Week:" Edition of The Fightelte Report-@2:00:20 I talk to Robert Meese Uncle/Boxing Coach of UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt. He gives me the inside scoop on Cody's training for his title defense against former Team Alpha Teammate TJ Dillishaw, Recovery from back Srugery, Input on what he needs to look out for from headcoach Justin Bucholtz, Duane Ludwig, and TJ's recent move to CA to train for the fight.@3:15 I talk to "Gorgeous" George Garcia from MMA Junkie Radio. Together we break down the entire UFC 217 card, look at...2017-11-013h 16
Fightlete Radio Show Podcast ArchiveFightlete Report Podcast w Sarah Moras, Eddie Wineland September 12th 2017This week on The Fightlete Report Podcast@ Sarah "Cheesecake" Moras joined me to discuss her victory over Ashlee Evans-Smith at #UFC215 this past weekend in Edmonton, Canada. She shared her long road to returning to the octagon after sustaining two separate injures and financial struggles as well.@ Former WEC Bantamweight Champion and Current UFC Bantamweight Fighter Eddie Wineland joins me on The Fightlete Report! I will talk to him about this past weekends #HFC34 event which he served as a commentator, his future in the UFC, Garbrandt vs. Dillishaw, and stories from his WEC days.2017-09-141h 16
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2017 04 16 PodcastOur 195th episode, which aired on April 16, 2017, and paid tribute to the Murphy Roche Irish Music Club and School of Irish Music.
Katie Grennan – Gold Ring/Johnny O’Leary’s, Murphy Roche: The Tradition Continues
Michael Foreman – Bere Island/Broken Pledge/Martin Wynne’s #2, Murphy Roche: The Tradition Continues
Interview with Mike Chole
Interview with Tim Jedlicka
The Kids of Murphy Roche – A Tribute to Maurice Lennon: Coillte Barndance, Murphy Roche: The Tradition Continues
Lexia Kennedy – The Cartwheel (Paula’s)/Handsome Young Maidens, Murphy Roche: The Tradition Continues
Interview with Robyn and Tim Jedlicka
Robyn Jedlicka – Moving Cloud/The Honeymoon/Jenny Picking Cock...2017-04-2358 min
The SwitchboardS01 E04: Samantha KoiTunes | Stitcher | RSS feedThe Host has an unexpected visitor and must consult a translator to unravel the mystery of the Black Freighter.This week's Broadcast Failure was performed by Stephen Jack Cullen and Conor Lennon.The song was What Remains by Charming Disaster.. You can find out more about Charming Disaster here If you want to send a report to the Switchboard please click here.Music used:How We Survive (originally written for the film of the same name by Joshua Yeo) by Thomas O'Boyleand2017-04-0400 min
Fightlete Radio Show Podcast ArchiveFightlete Report January 31st 2017On This week's edition of The Fightlete ReportI gave my opinion on Conor McGregor's announcement to compete in a boxing match for his next fight.IL Middleweight Pro Daniel Vizcaya was on the Fightlete Report to talk about his Interim Middleweight Title fight against Kevin Nowaczyk in the main event of HFC 32 Feb 11th in Michigan City, IN.IL Welterweight Pro PJ Caligas was on to disucuss his upcoming fight against Cole Wilkin at HFC 32 Feb 11th in Michigan City, IN.I will give predictions for UFC Fight Night Houston Saturday...2017-02-031h 16
A Hard Day's TripeAHDT #31: Kangaroo Court / Exit Through the Gift ShopSegments:
0:00-1:22 — Intro (Neon Indian’s “Deadbeat Summer”)
1:23-3:48 — Announcements
3:49-9:25 — What Kevin’s Been Watching (Paths of Glory)
9:26-14:37 — What Brad’s Been Watching (Top Gear USA)
14:38-29:47 — Featured Review: Exit Through the Gift Shop
29:48-35:06 — Extra Sensory Pretension
35:07-36:01 — Fifteen Seconds of Fame or Shame (John Lennon)
36:02-36:54 — Outro (Conor Oberst’s “I Don’t Wanna Die in the Hospital”)
Notes:
-Neon Indian “Deadbeat Summer” : http://is.gd/cQXwn
-Conor Oberst “I Don’t Want to Die in the Hospital” : http://www.youtu...2011-01-2400 min
Third Coast Audio Library :: AllRe:sound #78: The Just Good Radio ShowThis hour: a chronicle of European history through the sound of bells and a bizarre spectacle of endurance.Year: 2007Producers:Steve WadhamsPeter Leonhard BraunConor LennonRoman Mars2010-01-1558 min
Third Coast Audio Library :: AllCan't Catch Us AllWhat mice find offensive is the fact that these traps are not only lethal, but also cheap, low quality imports. (Don't mess with the mice.)Year: 2007Producers:Conor Lennon2009-11-2602 min