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Resilient Earth Radio & PodcastEnvironmental Hero Captain Paul Watson Facing Possible Life Sentence - A radio interview with Lamya Essemlali President Sea Shepherd France + Rising Tide's 2023 podcast with Captain Paul WatsonSend us a textWelcome to the first episode of RER. This is an interview we did on July 26th with the President of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in France, Lamya Essemlali about the July 21st arrest in Nuuk Greenland of Captain Paul Watson, Founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, co-founder of Greenpeace, and star of Whale Wars (who recently has been living in France and this occurred during the Paris Olympics.) There are just a few more days until the 9/5 decision by Denmark to potentially extradite Captain Paul Watson to Japan” where he...2024-09-0100 min
The Shephard Defence PodcastHighlights of 2021 plus US Army engine upgradeIn the final bumper edition of The Weekly Defence Podcast in 2021, our subject matter experts look back over an eventful year for air, land, sea and training procurement programmes (including a return to the trade show scene); we look at the main developments in the Asia-Pacific region; and Air Editor Tim Martin speaks with Honeywell to discuss the T55-714C engine upgrade for US Army helicopters.Newsround [01:45]In his overview, Air Editor Tim Martin notes strong 2021 performances from Dassault and Lockheed Martin in winning fighter procurement contests.Looking ahead, Tim...2021-12-171h 26The Shephard Defence PodcastSpotlight on Gaza/Israel conflict and military training round-upIn this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we speak about the latest upsurge in the Gaza-Israel conflict and look at the capabilities fielded by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Hamas; and we catch up with Shephard’s Military Training Editor to discuss some of the latest developments in his domain.Newsround [01:07]In Russia, Rosoboronexport has delivered underwater pistols and assault rifles to an unnamed foreign customer.Turkey has begun tests of an indigenously produced engine to power the Altay main battle tank.As the virtual SOFIC event ki...2021-05-2147 minThe Shephard Defence PodcastPODCAST: Beijing intensifies activities in South China Sea, and other Asia-Pacific newsIn this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we cast our gaze to the Asia-Pacific region to discuss the unrest in Myanmar, Chinese activities in the South China Sea and procurement highlights from across the region.Newsround [00:37]The US Army has placed a major order with sole bidder Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rocket pods.The UK Royal Navy is continuing efforts to explore the use of unmanned craft after welcoming into service the new Maritime Demonstrator For Operational Experimentation vessel...2021-04-0134 min
Futility ClosetTransporting Obelisks In the 19th century, France, England, and the United States each set out to bring home an Egyptian obelisk. But each obelisk weighed hundreds of tons, and the techniques of moving them had long been forgotten. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow the struggles of each nation to transport these massive monoliths using the technology of the 1800s. We'll also go on an Australian quest and puzzle over a cooling fire. Intro: Science fiction writer Albert Robida proposed a president made of wood. Norway's...2021-03-1532 min