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The Social World PodcastSafeguarding the Caribbean | Survivors | Shamere McKenzieI was so pleased to talk with Shamere and learn from her difficult life experience and subsequent professional journey helping survivors.Shamere McKenzie is a distinguished international anti-trafficking strategist, systems leader, and consultant to the United Nations and various U.S. government agencies, with more than 15 years of cross-sector impact. A passionate activist and internationally recognized speaker, she leverages her lived experience with sex trafficking to transform adversity into advocacy, driving systemic change and advancing policies that promote justice, protection, and meaningful survivor inclusion on both national and global stages.
2025-12-0847 minThe Social World PodcastSafeguarding in the Caribbean: Free the Slaves | Adrian AlexanderAdrian Alexander is an advocate against modern slavery, forced labour, child labour and human trafficking. He served on a Cabinet appointed Multi-Sectoral Task Force in Trinidad and Tobago to develop a National Policy against Trafficking in Persons in 2010 and on the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons Working Group that developed the country’s current National Plan of Action (2021 to 2025).Adrian serves as the Caribbean Regional Coordinator for Free the Slaves. As a consultant with Free the Slaves, he contributed to the convening of the Freedom from Slavery Caribbean Regional Forums in Trinidad (2023) and Jamaica (2024), and to...
2025-11-1348 minThe Social World PodcastSafeguarding in the Caribbean | Amanda AckbaraliThis is the first in a series of podcasts talking with key people in the region to understand the challenges posed by trafficking, all forms of slavery and with the work being done to support survivors. Amanda has covered so many of the crucial areas of need in her career and what The Opening Lotus provides reflects the depth of her experience.We talked of many social care and safeguarding concerns facing those in the Caribbean and Amanda set the scene by taking me through the great variety of work she supported or initiated over the years...
2025-09-2641 minThe Social World PodcastFighting Human Trafficking with Data and Technology | Sherrie Bosisto“Once You See It, It’s Really Hard to Ever Look Away” A Deep Dive into Combating Human Trafficking with Sherrie Bosisto, CEO, Global Emancipation Network.
Sherrie Bosisto is the founder and Executive Director of the Global Emancipation Network, ( GEN ), a nonprofit at the forefront of using data and technology to fight human trafficking. With nearly two decades of experience in the field, Sherrie has built a reputation for bringing people together and finding practical solutions to some of society’s toughest challenges.
Currently serving as a Distinguished Research Scholar at North Carolina State University, Sherrie’...
2025-07-1143 min
Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio ProgramsThe Last Chair|David Niven Radio DramaIn this sketch from February 17, 1946 episode of Request Performance, a world-class violinist (David Niven) gets a tip that his missing Stradivarius is in the room of a poor musician (Eddie Cantor) who got his break.Subscribe to the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon at https://www.snackwagon.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support.
2025-07-0710 minThe Social World PodcastSafeguarding in faith settings. Bishop of Bath & Wells Michael BeasleySafeguarding in faith settings, Bishop of Bath&Wells Michael Beasley
The Rt Revd Michael Beasley is the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells and was installed in Wells Cathedral on 12th November 2022. He grew up in rural Staffordshire and was educated in Stafford before studying biology and epidemiology at Imperial College, London and Oxford University.
Bishop Michael trained for ministry at Cranmer Hall, Durham, before being ordained in the Diocese of Lichfield in 1999. For many years he combined Christian ministry with a scientific career. The latter involved working with a research group based in the...
2025-06-1625 minThe Social World PodcastJustin Humphreys CEO of Thirtyone:eight a Christian Safeguarding CharityJustin Humphreys has over 30 years’ experience in social impact settings as a practitioner and leader in a variety of sectors. He is currently the CEO and Head of Safeguarding Development at Thirtyone:eight, the leading independent, Christian safeguarding charity operating across the United Kingdom and internationally. Established in 1977, the charity is a membership organisation and now supports in excess of 10,000 churches, charities/NGOs and others to create safer places for all through a variety od services and supports, including Criminal Records Checks, Safeguarding Helpline, Training, Consultancy, Research and Advocacy.
He has authored of a variety of books an...
2025-05-0800 minThe Social World PodcastJohn Pizzuro, CEO RAVEN. Online Child Exploitation ExpertJohn Pizzuro, CEO RAVEN. Online Child Exploitation expert, RAVEN is a 501(c)4 non-profit lobbying firm comprised of subject matter experts and retired law enforcement focused on legislative and policy solutions for child trafficking and child exploitation. John works with lawmakers, advocates, agencies, and organizations who are willing to challenge the status quo and fight to protect our most vulnerable citizens while advocating for more resources and support for those who fight for children. John has been called on as a subject matter expert to testify in both the US Senate and US Congress. John is routinely consulted on cyber...
2025-04-2839 min
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast590. The Best of Larry Niven Part 1 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera)Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the first nine stories in the book The Best of Larry Niven, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Stories discussed: "Becalmed in Hell" (5:10), "Bordered in Black" (17:54), "Neutron Star" (26:35), "The Soft Weapon" (38:16), "The Jigsaw Man" (56:27), "The Deadlier Weapon" (1:02:55), "All the Myriad Ways" (1:08:16), "Not Long Before the End" (1:19:48), "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex" (1:28:01). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-041h 48The Social World PodcastDisaster Social Work, Digital Support & Global Collaboration with Professor Johnston Wong (China)Professor Johnston Wong is a social work and psychology expert at Beijing Normal Hong Kong Baptist University and co-founder of Social Workers Across Borders. With two decades of international experience, he shares insights into disaster response, digital innovation in psychosocial support, and the growing need for global collaboration in social work.
Episode Highlights: Audio at bottom of this page
How digital platforms like WeChat and WhatsApp transformed disaster response during COVID-19 and beyond
Training social workers for frontline disaster interventions in regions like Nepal, Syria, and Vietnam
Tackling social injustice in humanitarian aid distribution
The importance of...
2025-04-0344 min
Aleja GwiazdDavid NivenTwórca Jamesa Bonda ponoć marzył, aby to on wcielił się w słynnego szpiega. I tak w końcu się stało, ale... była to parodia agenta 007. Gigant ekranu, który miał służyć w armii, jednak dostał powołanie do kina. Pojawi się w naszym seansie wspomnień, a z nim kultowe filmy: "W 80 dni dookoła świata", "Działa Navarony" i "Różowa Pantera". W "Alei Gwiazd" David Niven.
2025-03-2316 minThe Social World PodcastPolicing, Community Safety, and Public Trust with Clare Moody, Avon & Somerset Police and Crime CommissionerClare Moody Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset , elected in May 2024 and bringing extensive experience across diverse sectors to the role.
Her career spans public service, advocacy, and leadership. Clare has served as a Member of the European Parliament, worked at the heart of government in No.10 Downing Street, and dedicated over two decades to representing workers’ rights as a Trade Union officer. Before her election as PCC, Clare was the co-Chief Executive of Equally Ours, a leading UK charity focused on equality and human rights.
Key areas that Clare has focused on :-
2025-03-2100 min
Eddie & Rocky3-5-25 Eddie and Rocky with David NivenEddie and Rocky break down last night's joint address of Congress with UC Professor of Political Science David Niven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-0513 min
Eddie & Rocky on 700WLW3-5-25 Eddie and Rocky with David NivenEddie and Rocky break down last night's joint address of Congress with UC Professor of Political Science David Niven.
2025-03-0513 minThe Social World PodcastSafeguarding, Social Work, and Multi-Agency Collaboration with Steve MyersSafeguarding, Social Work, and Multi-Agency Collaboration with Steve Myers
Vice Chair of the Association of Child Protection Professionals, (AOCPP) Steve Myers is a registered Social Worker with a background in child protection and youth justice. He has worked as a Social Worker in both statutory and voluntary organisations and been involved with the education of social workers in Higher Education for the past 25 years, including leadership roles. Steve has researched and written about strengths-based and solution focused practice, working with violent behaviour including sexual violence and assessment in social work practice
The Association of Child Pr...
2025-03-0331 minThe Social World PodcastLeadership, Transparency, and Safeguarding . Chief Constable Sarah Crew
Sarah Crew is the Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police, with a career spanning nearly three decades. As the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for adult sexual offences, she has been instrumental in shaping policies on policing, public confidence, and safeguarding.
She became an officer in September 1994 and took on the role of Deputy Chief Constable in June 2017. In November 2021, she became Avon and Somerset’s first female Chief Constable.
Sarah has undertaken a wide variety of roles during her career with Avon and Somerset Police, both in uniform and as a d...
2025-02-1932 minThe Social World PodcastProf Jonathan Singer Podcasting in Social Work EducationJonathan Singer , Professor of Social Work at Chicago Loyola University and presenter of The Social Work Podcast for over fifteen years co edits this excellent new publication. Podcasting in Social Work Education.
https://www.amazon.com/Podcasting-Social-Work-Education-Educators/dp/1032215585/
Technology innovations have changed how social work educators teach and students learn. This book is designed to assist social work academics and educators in enhancing their students’ critical thinking, reflective capacity and skills in clinical and research settings through the integration of social work content podcasting.
Written by Mim Fox and Jonathan B. Singer―social work ed...
2025-01-0631 minThe Social World PodcastIsabelle Trowler CBE Chief Social Worker for ChildrenIsabelle Trowler CBE Chief Social Worker for Children and Families took up the post in September 2013. She is well known for co-designing a practice framework for delivering child and family social work, which has influenced the children’s social care practice system across England.
We talk across the range of issues confronting social workers home and abroad with reflections spanning the eleven years she has been in her position. She is the first person in her post and discusses the challemges and the successes.
Isabelle is currently a member of:
the Child Safeguarding Practice Rev...
2024-12-1940 min
Clásicos en el AireEternamente Tuya (Con David Niven)"¡Gracias por escuchar este episodio! Puedes disfrutar de más contenido y seguir nuestro programa completo en iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-clasicos-aire_sq_f12479171_1.html
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Título original: Eternally Yours
Año: 1939
Duración: 95 minutos
Género: Comedia romántica
Director: Tay Garnett
Guion: Ernest Pagano, Gene Towne
Producción: Walter Wanger
Fotografía: Merritt B. Gerstad
Música: Werner R. Heymann
Productora: Walter Wanger Produc...
2024-12-181h 30Clásicos en el AireEternamente Tuya (Con David Niven)"¡Gracias por escuchar este episodio! Puedes disfrutar de más contenido y seguir nuestro programa completo en iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-clasicos-aire_sq_f12479171_1.html
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Título original: Eternally Yours
Año: 1939
Duración: 95 minutos
Género: Comedia romántica
Director: Tay Garnett
Guion: Ernest Pagano, Gene Towne
Producción: Walter Wanger
Fotografía: Merritt B. Gerstad
Música: Werner R. Heymann
Productora: Walter Wanger Produc...
2024-12-181h 30
BacklistedThe Moon's a Balloon by David NivenRupert Everett joins us to discuss David Niven's memoir The Moon’s a Balloon. This show represents the fulfilment of a long cherished ambition: to dedicate a whole Backlisted to a book that Andy and John consider to be the most entertaining ever written. And who better to join them as a guest than an actor, writer and director who has had his own tussles with Hollywood and who has published a series of bestselling volumes of memoir and short stories? First published by Hamish Hamilton in 1971, The Moon’s a Balloon has sold over five million copies and set the s...
2024-11-261h 13
The Social World Podcast167 Christina Gabbitas Child Exploitation County Lines
Christina Gabbitas is a writer, educator, Honorary Member of the NSPCC Council, Coronation Champion, and founder of the Children Literature Festivals charity, who was awarded a Prime Ministers Points of Light Award in 2023.
We talk of the critical situation threatening thousands of young people in the UK. The grooming by organised criminals and, as a result, the destruction of their childhood with many going missing or being locked into a nightmare.
Her impactful writing commissions include collaborations with organisations such as Humberside Police & Crime Commissioners Office, amongst other organisations and charities. Notably, her r...
2024-11-1132 min
The DrunkaloguesScion of Hollywood icon, David Niven, shares his story of old Hollywood and sobriety...My original notes... Jamie Niven is the son of international movie star and academy award winner for best actor, David Niven. But I really knew him from my parents crowd of waspy New Yorkers spending the summers out on Long Island where he was always the life of the party and where growing up I had rarely seen any of his set get sober. He had a career in finance before becoming an entrepreneur and then spent 20 years at Sothebys where he eventually rose to the position of Chairman of the Americas. He has a long...
2024-11-0532 minEddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky w/ David Niven -- 11/4/24Eddie and Rocky talk election with David Niven, on 700 WLW!
2024-11-0412 minThe Social World PodcastKarim Rajwani International Financial Crime ExpertDelighted to have Karim back after 6 months giving update on the shocking financial cost of Human Traffiking and Slavery. The The growth of the Follow the Money strategy is such an important addition to the investigation and interruption of crimes that are conservatively put at costing over 500 Billion dollars a year. Karim Rajwani, B.A, F.C.A. C.P.A. ACAMS talks to me of his extensive history in several settings helping combat these scourges on our communities. We discuss the growth of these crimes as well as strategies adopted to support law enforcement. We talk about the...
2024-10-1443 min
MotoViews ‘talking’s good, driving’s better’David Niven's safari jacket and Jacket Stewart Pyjama'sIt's a Summer round up episode with JB and Jules filling in on a little bit of what you've missed over the last few months. With a review of car usage over the summer we explore the world of braking trailers (oh yes, what a topic), why Porsche appear to have damaged a car, the battle for the spare seat in the TVR, Mercedes family duties, a car fact gets uttered. JB expands on his auction house experience and the joys of journeying to North Devon on a KTM Adventure bike. The Goodwood Revival gets a mention...
2024-10-031h 04The Social World Podcast165 Larry Cameron International Human Traffiking expert
For the past three years, as a Human Traffiking expert of considerable experience, Larry has worked as President & Founder of Paradigm Intelligence Ltd, a global organisation that focuses on forensics, investigations, open-source intelligence, force protection and public safety.
Website: https://quantusintel.ocugroup.
We talk of a wide range of threats, challenges and developments in the global fight against exploitation of the vulnerable.
Previously , Larry has 20+ years experience in the technology industry. He was the Chief Information Security Officer at the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII) and an OSINT Investigator for the National Chil...
2024-10-0100 minThe Social World Podcast164 Anne Longfield CBEAnne Longfield CBE is the author of Young Lives, Big Ambitions: Transforming Life Chances for Vulnerable Children and Teens.
Anne is CEO of the Centre for Young Lives and was Chair of the Commission on Young Lives.
From March 2015 to February 2021, she was Children’s Commissioner for England.
Anne has spent the last three decades working to improve the life chances of children, particularly the most vulnerable.
She previously led a national children’s charity and has also worked on the delivery of the Sure Start programme in the Cabinet Of...
2024-09-2336 minThe Social World Podcast162 Jakub Sobik — Modern Slavery & Human Rights PECJakub Sobik — Modern Slavery & Human Rights PEC
Jakub Sobik is a communicator with over one and a half decades of experience of working on addressing modern slavery. He worked at Anti-Slavery International, the world’s oldest human rights organisation committed to ending of all forms of slavery across the world. Now, as a Communications Director at the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (Modern Slavery and Human Rights PEC), he has helped to establish the Centre’s reputation as an independent, trustworthy, equitable, policy focused and forward-thinking funder and producer of modern slavery research. His wo...
2024-09-1633 min
100 Autobiographies to Read Before You Die"The Moon's a Balloon" by David Niven"The Moon's a Balloon" by David Niven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-1604 min
100 Oscar Winning Actors of All TimeDavid NivenDavid Niven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-1404 minThe Social World Podcast161 Ann Marie Christian Independent Safeguarding ConsultantAnn Marie Christian Independent Safeguarding Consultant qualified as a social worker in 1996.
She has worked for various local authoritieson on the front line, in management, Local Safeguarding Children Board Trainer, LADO, Safeguarding advisor to schools, school improvement advisor, Designated Safeguarding Lead trainer and Designated Safeguarding Lead coordinator. She has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding in education.
She is well known amongst her peers and is very passionate about keeping children safe and sharing her knowledge about child abuse, violence against women and children and anti-racism work. Ann Marie has specialised in safeguarding from 1992 and specialised wi...
2024-07-0431 minThe Social World Podcast160 Dr Craig Newman, author, recovery from abuse programme.Dr Craig Newman, author of recovery from abuse programme.. A Clinical Psychologist and Innovator, with over 25 years experience in supporting mental health recovery alongside research and innovation. Craig is an author, founder and creator of ‘Get Out Get Love’ which is a proposed universal recovery model from experiences of abusive relationships shaped into both a self-help book and later developed self-delivered digital recovery programme. The programme supports self-referred people who seek to get answers, escape and/or recovery in addition to supporting domestic abuse services who are struggling to meet demand, not able to support those who prefer not to opt...
2024-05-3133 minThe Social World PodcastDavid Mandel International author and trainer on domestic violence
David Mandel International author and trainer on domestic violence. I talked with David about his new book ( see below ) and more widely on his road to where he is today.
With over 35 years’ experience in the domestic violence and child welfare fields, David is the creator of the Safe & Together Model, a transformational approach to changing how systems and practitioners respond to domestic violence when children are involved. He has identified how a perpetrator pattern-based approach can improve the ability to partner with survivors, intervene with perpetrators as parents, and improve outcomes for children.
David is th...
2024-05-0930 minThe Social World Podcast158 Global Social Work Agenda in A Precarious WorldThis episode is a slightly different one as it is the recording of the Global Social Work Talk from 28th March 2024. The Global Social Work TALK aimed to deliver “ideas to change the world”. I was one of three speakers on the session. Listen to this episode and hear some of the challenges across the globe for social work today.
Keynote Speaker: Professor Antoinette Lombard, Nominated for Incoming President, International Association of Schools of Social Work, started her academic career at the University of Pretoria where she became a full professor in social work and head of the...
2024-04-2658 min
Rogues Gallery UncoveredFilming, Floating & F*****g Around! - Errol Flynn & David Niven 1936After a bit of a break, Rogues Gallery Uncovered returns. Join Hollywood's most misbehaved duo, David Niven and Errol Flynn, as they water ski and roister through the 1930s - leaving a trail of broken hearts and heads in their wake.It’s a swashbuckling romp through The Golden Age of Hollywood as these two movie legends stretch the bonds of their friendship, share the ultimate party house, sleep with lots of women and nearly get eaten by a shark ( well, one of them does)How gleefully unreliable can one man be?What was 'special' about 'OK...
2024-04-0318 min
Limbic Light PodcastEp.060 Banned Episode! Interview With David Niven MillarIn this short and engaging discussion, David Niven Millar (previous co-host of Season 3 Limbic Light Podcasts - Unspoken Truths) and I discuss the matter of censorship of information and some hot tips where to look when seeking reliable health information.Included are these topics -Recent News From Youtube Censorship Reasons Why Our Video Was Removed Laws in Australia Regarding Treatment of Cancer One of Maniisha's Previous Experiences With Strict Medical Laws Cheapest & Most Effective Medicines Are Outlawed News & Media Is Biased Searching For Decent Information on Natural Medicine Online Some of Maniisha's Trusted Informat...
2024-03-2822 minThe Social World Podcast157 Unseen, the Leading UK Anti-Slavery CharityAndrew Wallis OBE founded Unseen, the Leading UK Anti-Slavery Charity. It’s an organization that fights tirelessly against all forms of slavery. Today’s podcast covers ground related to law enforcement, survivor’s welfare, training, the world wide nature of the crimes, predictions and the under application of legislation. Unseen provides safe housing and essential support services to survivors of trafficking, and they also operate the UK’s Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline. Unseen works alongside businesses and other entities to eliminate slavery. Andrew is an advisor to the Competent Boards Program and Tech Against Trafficking. He co-chairs the UK Home Of...
2024-03-2744 minThe Social World Podcast156 Traffiking and Slavery. Follow the Money.Traffiking and Slavery. Follow the Money. Such an important addition to the investigation and interruption of crimes that are conservatively put at costing over 150 Billion dollars a year. Karim Rajwani, B.A, F.C.A. C.P.A. ACAMS talks to me of his extensive history in several settings helping combat these scourges on our communities. We discuss the growth of these crimes as well as strategies adopted to support law enforcement. We talk about the huge need for more training, awareness raising accross the world. So much known yet so much to do including practical ideas that everyone...
2024-03-1500 min
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, David NivenBob Hope welcomes special guest, David Niven. Episode 624 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on March 3, 1955.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.Please email questions...
2024-03-0329 minThe Social World Podcast155 Trapped in County Lines. Christina GabbitasIn this episode I speak to award-winning children’s author, Christina Gabbitas, about her book ‘Trapped in County Lines’. This is a follow up book to ‘No More Knives or County Lines’. We discuss why books like this are important in how we educate young people and their parents about issues like county lines. Christina shares the work she does with her book alongside the police and in schools and speaks of the power of storytelling around these difficult topics.
We also talk about her poetry competition launching on 1st March 2024.
About Christina:Christina Gabbitas i...
2024-02-2928 minEddie & Rocky on 700WLW2-19-24 Rocky and Jason Williams with David NivenUC Poly Sci Professor David Niven joins Rocky and Jason to discuss the upcoming elections.
2024-02-1912 minThe Social World Podcast154 Safeguarding Communications, Miriam RichWhen it comes to facing the public after a serious event, safeguarding communications expert Miriam Rich has developed skills and experience highlighting the key factors that should always be present–truth, sensitivity and a priority for victims and survivors.
Miriam is a crisis communications consultant and media relations specialist with a background in safeguarding. She’s handled communications for some of the most high-profile incidents and investigations of recent decades, including London’s multi-agency crisis response to Covid-19, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the trial of the London ‘nailbomber’, the Soham murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, the disapp...
2024-02-0930 minThe Social World Podcast153 The small but important charity grows!Grantown Remakery is a charity based in the Scottish Highlands, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore. I talked about this, a year or so ago, with George Livingstone as the guest. It seemed a good idea to see how they weathered the pandemic and did George have views on how the wider community could support the causes and challenges they saw. We will hear that the project has changed since we last spoke in a number of ways.
We talk of the wider social trends and challenges faced by those they help. 3 strands o...
2024-01-2632 min
The History Chap Podcast89: Hollywood Legend, David Niven's WW2 Military ServiceSend me a messageSign up to my free weekly newsletterThis is the story of debonair, quintessentially British film star, David Niven and his military service in World War 2.David Niven began his film career during Hollywood’s “golden age”, under producer Samuel Goldwyn and starring alongside some of the greats like Errol Flynn and Ginger Rogers.He was also an Academy Award and Golden Globe recipient.But, did you know that he was also the recipient of the US Legion of Honour?Or that he served...
2024-01-1716 minEddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Jason w/ David Niven -- 1/10/24Eddie and Jason talk to UC Political Science Professor David Niven about the GOP Presidential Debate tonight in Iowa, on 700 WLW!
2024-01-1013 minThe Social World Podcast152 Peter Garsden President of the Association of Child Abuse LawyersIn this episode I interview Peter Garsden, the President of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers. I first interviewed Peter on this podcast 10 years ago. You can listen to that original episode here. In our updated conversation we talk about the changes that have happened over the last 10 years and the work that Peter does with the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers.
Peter has been a solicitor for over 40 years, and is the current President of A.C.A.L (Association of Child Abuse Lawyers, an organisation he helped found in 1981.
He is a Solicitor...
2023-12-1423 min
Drama X TheaterLux Radio Theatre | (2 eps) Cavalcade [June Lockhart; David Niven] || The Show-Off [Eve Arden] | 1936, 1935Lux Radio Theatre | 1936-12-28 Cavalcade || 1935-12-09 The Show-Off | Broadcast dates: December 12, 1936; December 9, 1936Cavalcade: based on the 1931 play of the same title by Noël Coward. Starring: June Lockhart; David NivenThe Show-Off: Starring Eve Arden | A comedy based on a 1924 hit play of the same name by George Kelly. Then made into three films: first by Paramount Pictures in 1926; second also by Paramount in 1930 (titled Men Are Like That); third by MGM with Spencer Tracy; and lastly also by MGM in 1946, starring Red Skelton and Marilyn Maxwell.: : : : :You can dona...
2023-12-041h 52The Social World Podcast151 John Pizzuro CEO Raven anti child exploitation part 2Join me for part 2 of my conversation with John Pizzuro, the CEO of Raven about anti child exploitation.
John is the CEO of Raven, the first and only 501(c)4 group ( social welfare, not for profit ) focused on child exploitation in the United States, John works with lawmakers, advocates, agencies, and organizations who are willing to challenge the status quo and fight to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Prior to that John spent 25 years in the New Jersey State police where John had spent his last six years as The Internet Crimes Against Children Commander where he led a...
2023-11-3031 minThe Social World Podcast149 Lyn Romeo. Chief Social Worker for AdultsIn today’s episode I speak to Lyn Romeo, the current Chief Social Worker for Adults. After 10 years Lyn is ready to move on from this role. In our discussion we talk about some of her achievements over the past 10 years, what new issues have emerged as a focus and the activity she has personally undertaken. We hear about some of the challenges facing social care and what it is really like to be in the role of Chief Social Worker for Adults. This is a fascinating conversation.
About Lyn Romeo:Lyn Romeo took up...
2023-11-0800 minThe Social World Podcast149. Eileen Dong. UN Ambassador, survivor and authorIn today’s episode I speak to Eileen Dong, UN Ambassador, survivor and author. We discuss the challenges facing the world around human trafficking. Eileen, as a survivor of human trafficking now provides education and support for other survivors. We discuss how we can practically learn from people’s experiences and how human trafficking is a non partisan global issue.
Eileen shares her book, ‘Thank Your Predator: A guide to Trauma Recovery from Abuse’ which is an educational guide and seeks to consider the role of prevention in human trafficking. She also highlighted the 2023 International Conference on Abuse an...
2023-10-2021 minThe Social World Podcast148 Donna Ohdedar. Perception of Safeguarding.
Donna Ohdedar. Perception of Safeguarding. From time to time I like to have a talk with those who manage essential parts of the safeguarding landscape. Today I’m talking to Donna who is CEO of a company that conducts serious case reviews into adult and child deaths and serious incidents.
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser, solutions focused mentor, public speaker & trainer, Donna offers her university accredited training programme, SILP School. She is also host of the Safeguarding & Dom...
2023-10-1739 minEddie & Rocky on 700WLWEddie & Rocky w/ David Niven -- 8/24/23Eddie and Rocky talk to UC Political Science professor David Niven about the first Republican Presidential Debate on 700 WLW.
2023-08-2414 min
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 PodcastDavid NivenMeet...David Niven. No not that one. This one is our favourite flaxen-haired, whirlwind, Scottish back-rower. A true highland terrier. He tells us what Ealing 1871's upcoming clash against London Scottish means to him, how the piper gets him pumped up for a match like nothing else, and what makes a good Burns' Night. Enjoy the show... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2510 min
This Is Horror PodcastJohn Niven on Kill Your Friends, The Trip, and The F*ck-it ListIn this podcast, John Niven talks about Kill Your Friends, The Trip, The F*ck-it List, and much more. About John Niven John Niven is a Scottish author and screenwriter. His books include Kill Your Friends, The Amateurs, and The Second Coming. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on … Continue reading
2022-12-301h 13
THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR”The Bishop’s Wife” Lux 1949 CBS starring Tyrone Power, David Niven and Jane GreerHoliday Theme Lux Radio Theater "The Bishop's Wife" December 19, 1949 CBS starring Tyrone Power, David Niven and Jane Greer
2022-12-221h 01
Book Vs Movie PodcastThe Bishops Wife (1947) Cary Grant, Loretta Young, & David Niven (Replay 2021)Book Vs. Movie: The Bishop’s WifeThe 1928 novel by Robert Nathan Vs. the 1947 Classic Cary Grant FilmIt’s December at Book Vs. Movie, and we are excited about covering holiday-themed films, including this selection--The Bishop’s Wife. The original novella was written by Robert Nathan in 1928 and is the story of a preacher, Henry Boughman, who dreams of building a huge cathedral at the expense of his relationship with his wife, Julia. An angel, Michael, appears to help Henry and his family learn that family & love is more important than status. In the mea...
2022-12-1453 min
Grow The GameDavid Niven | Union Head CoachThis week we are joined by Coach David Niven. Coach Niven is the head basketball coach at Union University, where he has been for a majority of his career. Prior to Union, he served as a GA for Oklahoma Baptist, where he played for four years. Listen as Coach talks about his journey moving up in the coaching ranks at Union, culture, and how he maintains and builds his coaching philosophy year in and year out.
2022-08-0540 minGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast505. Ringworld by Larry Niven ReviewRajan Khanna, Abby Goldsmith, and Mercurio D. Rivera join us to discuss Larry Niven’s classic novel Ringworld, about a mysterious alien habitat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-181h 34
Psychology Talk PodcastPreventing Human Trafficking & Slavery with David NivenOn this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast Dr. Hoye’s guest is David Niven. David is a social worker who has held positions for many years in safeguarding children, working with many agencies including Interpol. He was the national Chair of the British Association of Social Workers. David runs the Social World Podcast. He is based in the United Kingdom. In this episode we discuss•David’s work in stopping human trafficking and slavery•His podcast which is dedicated in part to this subject•The state of social work in the UK•The media and so...
2022-02-1559 min
A Word In Edgewise | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesA Word in Edgewise 3/1/21: Virgo the Maiden & David Niven . . .Producer/Host: R.W. Estela
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2021-03-0107 minThe Social World Podcast105 David Hencke the search for pension justice.This is about women born in the 1950’s who strongly claim to have been cheated out of their pensions entitlement.
#BackTo60 http://www.backto60.com supports of 50’s women who demand the return of their earned dues which are being kept from them as opposed to men of the same age. The search for justice has taken considerable time and effort and is still being opposed by the courts and the administration. Visit the website and sign the petition to eradicate this history of pensions inequality.
David Hencke http://www.davidhencke.com has a career spanning...
2020-10-0834 minThe Social World Podcast102 International social work… Dr David Jones David Jones talks from an extensive history of involvement in international social work policy and practice.
Promoting themes such as socio economic health , dignity and work , environmental change, strength of human relationships and protection of the millions of vulnerable people across continents, challenge the basic fundemental commitment of social work policy and practice.
We talk of conflict resolution, social development, the impact now and in the future of the pandemic and diversity in the workforce.
David is a Registered Social Worker with extensive national and local government, NGO sector and private sector experience. He...
2020-09-1633 min
Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)David NivenDebonair British star David Niven lent a touch of class and charm to his roles during his long Hollywood career. Whether he was racing the globe in Around the World in 80 Days, carrying out a daring commando raid in The Guns of Navarone, or vexing Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther films, Niven was always poised, polished, and highly entertaining. We'll hear him as a con artist plotting an insurance swindle in "Grand Theft" (originally aired on CBS on April 5, 1954). Plus, we'll hear him visit Bob Hope in Reno on The Pepsodent Show (originally aired on NBC on March 5, 1946).
2020-08-271h 08Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, David NivenBob Hope welcomes special guest, David Niven Photo of David Niven Episode 293 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on March 5, 1946. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please support our show at patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Google podcasts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like...
2020-05-2133 minThe Social World Podcast089 Captain R M Niven Memories
Memories from World War 2
Welcome back to all. After six years non stop , I took a breather. Now it feels right to restart and expand and I hope you’ll be pleased with the result.
This is the first in the new series of podcasts that will be more of a magazine format than before.
As always , there will be room for social care and safeguarding. I can’t just leave some things that have been so much part of my life. However I want to broaden the scope and include histor...
2020-05-2025 minThe Social World Podcast088 Safeguarding Impact Conference14th March 2019 Leeds Town Hall. Safeguarding Impact Conference.
Speakers include: Opposition Shadow Minister for Children and Families Emma Lewell-Buck MP
Police and Crime Commissioner for W Yorkshire Mark Burns Williamson OBE
Dean Coady OBE highly decorated former detective specialising in safeguarding.
Andy Woodward Football player and whistleblower of abuse in sport.
Colin Radcliffe founder of DEpressON mental health App.
Head of Development and Impact at the NSPCC Jon Brown
Senior spokesperson from the Internet Watch Foundation
Senior speakers from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Ann...
2019-03-0122 min
2018-07-0722 minThe Social World Podcast080 Obituary.Those we have lost.
Dr David Colvin and Bill McKitterick both have been lost to us this year.
David Colvin
David was my friend and mentor. He helped me through many difficult situations with a deep rooted wisdom and a compassionate outlook on life. He was a major figure throughout the Scottish social and care system and was appointed chief social work adviser for Scotland in 1991. He was instrumental in the implementation of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and was in the forefront of modernising the profession, becoming senior adviser of the Social Work Services Group and fro...
2017-11-2639 min
Classic Hollywood MTC PodcastsDavid Niven Soldier Turned Movie Star 512David Niven was the son of an upper class hero, with English and Scottish military heritage that stretched back to the Battle of Waterloo. Handsome, charming and witty he also had a strong touch of rebelliousness and ambition which would help and hinder his life and career in equal measure. One of the first of the British Hollywood movie stars to leave the safe haven of America at the start of World War II to fight for his country, Niven's life was littered with good fortune, fun and tragedy. Forever sexually adventurous he was we...
2017-07-041h 37
Compact BiographiesDavid Niven - S02E06In the sixth episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the Englishman who became a highly regarded actor and also served in the army during World War II - David Niven. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!
2017-03-0209 min
5 Minute BiographiesDavid NivenWe are gradually rebranding and so the content for this article has been moved here: https://compacthistories.com/biographies/david-niven/
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2017-03-0209 minThe Social World Podcast064 Review of Safeguarding Children Boards
The Government announced just before Christmas a review of Local Safeguarding Children Boards so I invited David Jones , National Chair of the Association of Independent LSCB Chairs, to be my guest.
David is a registered social worker, qualifying in 1974. He was appointed in 2010 as the Independent Chair of Leicester Safeguarding Children and Adults Boards. His varied career and substantial experience have focused on social work and social services in general, children’s services and child protection. He helped launch the Association of Independent LSCB Chairs and is currently the National Chair.
David has worked...
2016-01-2028 minThe Social World Podcast046 Social Work & Media Training
Social work and Media Training. What is the image of social work in the media? How long will social workers be the targets for allowing children to be abused or the elderly to be dehumanised? Probably as long as we avoid looking too closely at ourselves and demand scapegoats. We do love to cultivate our blame culture.
Given all this, how happy are social workers with the image of the profession portrayed by the media? My company commissioned a survey aimed at those in and close to social work to see if the perceptions were right and wha...
2014-11-3023 minThe Social World Podcast040 JSWE Conference Part 4Three more interviews from the Joint Social Work Education Conference.
Firstly Clare Parkinson,Lucille Allain and Helen Hingley-Jones exploring contemporary uses of baby and young child observation.
Secondly, David McKendrick talking of a mixed method evaluation of Twitter chat designed to encourage connectivity and professional identity in new social work students.
Finally, John Dow, a service user, asking “where is the evaluation and communication of New Partnerships in the delivery of Social Services . Is there something missing?”
So much is going on! More to come as well as the regular podcasts.
2014-09-0545 minThe Social World Podcast038 Academic Analysis of Social Work in the MediaKieran is a media linguist and communication consultant. His PhD research explored the language of media interviews and he is now working with David Niven Associates to help analyse the negative portrayal of social work in British media.
In this interview Kieran provides an academic perspective of the way social work is presented in the media. He has conducted qualitative analysis of articles from the Guardian and BBC which include the word ‘social worker’ and finds all are very negative.
To move forwards he emphasises awareness raising to journalists on these issues but also for those...
2014-07-1733 minThe Social World Podcast036 Working with Children in CarePractical discussion with Jenni Randall and David Akinsanya, providing advice for front line staff and students.
Jenni was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for her social work services. She is an independent social worker and therapist working primarily with children and young people who are or have been in public care. David is a successful campaigner for Looked After children having been in care himself. They both are trainers at David Niven Associates, giving the unique perspective that Jenni was David’s social worker.
The experts begin by giving their perspective of how practice has changed...
2014-07-0438 minThe Social World Podcast030 Reflecting on important issues from last 30 episodesI highlight the future interviews scheduled for the programme including Dame Tessa Jowell.
– Privatising child protection services – I reflect on the Children’s Minister Edward Timpson’s latest comments on the current issue about the misrepresentation in the media of government plans.
– Community Care have publicised the revised and relaunched standards for social work employers in England. I doubt that improvements have been made and so comment on the tensions between expectations and reality. There have been comments from Unison and BASW about supporting the standards for social workers which I have really welcomed.
– I refle...
2014-05-2227 minThe Social World Podcast029 The Global Agenda for Social WorkDavid Jones talks about the origins of The Global Agenda for Social Work and the work it is completing during our interview.
A common theme throughout our discussion is promoting the voices of front line staff and how we can spread good news stories. By doing so we can provide a greater understanding of social work in the public eye so that when there are scandalous stories hopefully the general public will be more aware of the rarity they occur. David advocates more freedom for social workers to tell their stories – however keeping confidentiality.
He ma...
2014-05-1536 minThe Social World Podcast026 Early Intervention ConferenceIn conjunction with British Association of the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (BASPCAN) David Niven Associates (DNA) hosted This is my childhood; there will be no other.
The conference tackled early intervention of the ‘toxic trio’ of domestic violence, substance misuse and mental health issues and how they impact children and families – and as professionals, how we can help.
We had some fantastic feedback, included below, of the speakers and content. I therefore felt the need to share with those professionals who couldn’t make the conference some of the fantastic information from the...
2014-04-241h 08The Social World Podcast025 Privatising Child ProtectionInitially I debate the current topic in the UK – should social services, especially child protection, be moved to the private sector? Julian Le Grand has created a storm by saying that services are inadequate and this would be drastically improved by privatisation. Having specialised in child protection throughout my career I give my honest opinions in response to his debate, as well as looking at responses from others too. I go on to discuss the sheer quality of social services in the UK and how this can be further improved without drastically changing the whole sector.
This is...
2014-04-1033 min
Thoughts On The Social World021 Care Leaver David Akinsanya's JourneyDavid Akinsanya is a successful campaigner for Looked After children.The reason for his work is due to his complex and troubled story. David was brought up in care and consequently experienced many troubling events. My interview with David discusses these events and how they have influenced David's following career and life story.David transpires a positive and emotive message to those in care, who have left care or those who work with children in care. He emphasises the significant impact of his social worker Jenni Randall - he feels that without her he would be in a...
2014-03-1336 min
The Social World Podcast021 Care Leaver David Akinsanya’s JourneyDavid Akinsanya is a successful campaigner for Looked After children.
The reason for his work is due to his complex and troubled story. David was brought up in care and consequently experienced many troubling events. My interview with David discusses these events and how they have influenced David’s following career and life story.
David transpires a positive and emotive message to those in care, who have left care or those who work with children in care. He emphasises the significant impact of his social worker Jenni Randall – he feels that without her he would be in a ver...
2014-03-1336 minThoughts On The Social World020 Parenting news stories; Daniel Pelka reflectionFaye Dicker of Freelance Bristol Mum and I discuss some of the headlines that have made the papers this week. Included are the risks and effects of older fathers, pushy parenting, drinking alcohol during pregnancy and obesity on the lives of children. These topics raise a lot of debate and differences of opinion, do you agree with our responses to the stories?Faye Dicker was a BBC Radio Bristol presenter but since having her daughter Jemima changed career path into freelance work. Since then she has set up 'Freelance Bristol Mum' to help network busy mums working from h...
2014-03-0736 min
Freelance Bristol Mum51: Paper review with David Niven - including sharp elbowed parenting.David Niven joins me in the studio for a look at some of the headlines that have made the papers this week. As the former chairman of the British Association of Social Workers, David is a regular media spokesperson on child protection issues & brings his experience to the table when it comes to his take on some of the headlines.
We look at sharp elbowed parenting, high waisted nappies, drinking in pregnancy & how there is more than meets the eye with childhood obesity.
2014-03-0627 min
Thoughts On The Social World019 Chief Social Worker for adultsInterview with Chief Social Worker for adults, Lyn Romeo. She discusses her role and how the work of adult social workers supports vulnerable adults to live their lives in the way they want to with great success. However she feels this good work has been lost in the public eye and hopes in the future the positive stories and fantastic differences which are made to peoples lives can be transpired in the media.We discuss much more, including her advice for social workers, the benefits of social media, the struggles social workers encounter and how the best possible...
2014-02-2735 minThe Social World Podcast016 The Crime of StalkingStalking in the UK
Deona Hooper informs me of Social Work Helper and its role in aiding social workers to be represented more fairly in the media.
I discuss stalking, it’s impact and training for police, social workers, medics and teachers as well as the voluntary sector. Stalking became a criminal offence in England and Wales on the 25th November 2012. About 1 in 25 women under 60 are victims of stalking every year according to the Home Office. Stalking is closely related to domestic violence and abuse. The most common stalkers are male partners or ex partners. 3 quarters of women...
2014-02-0620 minThe Social World Podcast011 John Devaney InterviewJohn Devaney Director of Education, Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Queens University Belfast and Chair of British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (BASPCAN) discusses child protection and early childhood development. BASPSCAN and D.Niven Associates are jointly hosting a conference on Early Childhood Development in Bristol on 4th April 2014. The keynote speaker is Dame Tessa Jowell. Further details and early bird booking is available here.
In this weeks episode I also reflect upon my own thoughts on two emerging situations, one in the Central African Republic and one in Swit...
2013-12-3128 min