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‘History will judge us harshly’ 46:22

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War with China is a small but not negligible risk, says former Defence mandarin Mike Pezzullo. But Australia wasted more than a decade in preparing and equipping itself to face the dangerAv Meridian 100

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A generals catastrophe 26:09

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Myanmar’s generals have broken the state, says Nicholas Coppel – in 3 years they’ve caused civil war, economic collapse, a transnational crime wave and millions of internal refugees. China always preferred Aung San Suu Kyi and is even unhappier nowAv Meridian 100

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Hamas: buried, not dead 36:12

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What’s left of Hamas is dug in beneath ruined Gaza. But Israel can’t obliterate their influence on Gaza's future, bleak as that might be, says Rodger ShanahanAv Meridian 100

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The Man in the Room 46:06

7M ago46:06

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Obama administration intelligence insider Robert Cardillo on China, North Korea, the Middle East and the night Osama bin Laden was killedAv Meridian 100

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Against the Wolf Warriors 30:44

7M ago30:44

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Shingo Yamagami confronted China’s Wolf Warrior diplomats. Denounced by Beijing, controversial in Canberra and even Tokyo, he’d do it all over againAv Meridian 100

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Aid: who pays, who benefits 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

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Alexandre Dayant, whose team tracked $298bn of development aid flows into Southeast Asia, describes the region’s needs and its financiers’ expectations. China is key ...Av Meridian 100

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Timor-Leste’s Sunrise future 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

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Xanana Gusmao, likely Timor-Leste’s last leader from the ‘1975 generation’ that won freedom, is driven to harness his tiny nation’s future to Greater Sunrise gas. Michael Leach explains why it’s a critical missionAv Meridian 100

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China, the US ... and Trump? 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

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China is now a peer competitor to the US in the Asia-Pacific and aspires to be a global rival, influencing international and regional structures, says Dennis Richardson. What global powers need from each other and what other nations need from them is consistency and predictability. That’s why a second Trump presidency would risk stability in the As…

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Thai conservatives not done yet 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

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Move Forward Party was the surprise winner of Thailand’s May 14 election, moving quickly to a coalition with Pheu Thai, the other main pro-democracy, anti-military party. Thai politics expert Punchada Sirivunnabood explains why Move Forward faces high hurdles to forming a government, let alone realising its policies. Problems begin with the Senate …

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ASEAN’s Myanmar nightmare 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

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Myanmar’s army coup in February 2021 has unleashed destructive forces the junta can’t control – a civil war, thousands of civilians killed, more than 1 million internal refugees. ASEAN governments are deeply divided and apparently unable to influence the regime. Charles Santiago, of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, says the army has “gone b…

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Why Japan counts now 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

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Japan has transitioned in a decade from strategic passivity to the “most important net exporter of security” in the Indo-Pacific, says Michael Green. This has profound implications for how the rest of the region deals with aggressively rising China and how the US handles alliance relations. Tokyo recognised and responded to China’s strategic threat…

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China’s perilous helmsman 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

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Until Xi Jingping, no Chinese leader since Mao had subordinated economic development to Communist Party political domination, says Yasheng Huang. This has been developing since the early in Xi’s leadership and manifests in mounting hostility to the private sector and tightening CCP controls over every significant part of the economy. China is alrea…

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Reporting on Conflict and Crisis: A Conversation with Alex Crawford 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

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On todays episode of the Meridian Podcast, Emilia and Michael sit down with Sky News Special Correspondent Alex Crawford. Crawford is based in Istanbul and her incredible career has spanned over 30 years, and includes reporting from Libya, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Syria, and most recently Ukraine. She was awarded an OBE for her services to journalism,…

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The Road to AUKUS 36:28

1+ y ago36:28

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Scott Morrison was prime minister when Australia fell into serious trade and political disputes with China, signed the AUKUS security pact which will deliver his country nuclear-powered submarines and revived the Quad security partnership with the US, Japan and India. These developments have serious, ongoing ramifications for the Indo-Pacific regio…

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The War in Ukraine: A conversation with General Mark Hertling 30:18

2y ago30:18

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On this week’s episode, Emilia sits down with retired US army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling to discuss the war in Ukraine. They talk about the incredible determination of the Ukrainian army and civilians alike, the state of the Russian Army, and how the conflict may finally come to an end.General Mark Hertling served in the US army for 37 years,…

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Return of the Donald: Can Trump win the Republican nomination for President? 43:06

2y ago43:06

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On this week’s episode, Emilia and Michael discuss former President Donald Trump launching his second bid for the Oval Office, what we can expect from his campaign, potential rivals such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and what this means for the Republican Party as a whole. They also take a look at the recent midterm results, asking what this me…

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US Midterms: red wave, or red ripple? 29:47

2y ago29:47

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On this week’s episode, Emilia and Michael discuss the US midterm elections. Joined by two student journalists from the University of Georgia, we ask about the results we know so far, what we are still waiting to find out, and what this all means for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. Hosts: Emilia Hardie (@emiliahardie) Michael Gaughan (@mi…

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Women, Life, Freedom: What's next for Iran's protestors? 55:16

2y ago55:16

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On this week’s episode, Emilia and Michael discuss the ongoing protests in Iran, following the death of 22-year-old student Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s “morality police”. Joined by Empoword Journalism’s Beau Roddis, and Iran expert Marzieh Kouhi-Esfahani, we ask what sparked the protests, why they have grown so large, and what the enduring l…

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Chaos at Number 10 48:59

2y ago48:59

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On this week’s episode, Emilia and Michael host a discussion on the recent chaotic events of British politics. The panel had a lively, passionate discussion about the events of the past week, the downfall of Liz Truss, and what the future may hold for Britain under the leadership of Rishi Sunak. The panel is made up of Chair of Wirral Young Labour …

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Clarissa Ward: reporting from the front line 54:59

2y ago54:59

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Welcome to the new series of The Meridian Podcast! This week, new hosts Emilia Hardie and Michael Gaughan sit down with CNN’s Chief International Correspondent and author of ‘On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist’ Clarissa Ward (@clarissaward) Since her first rotation in Baghdad for Fox News at the age of 25, Clarissa has been in the thick o…

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Series 3 - Trailer 1:13

2y ago1:13

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The Meridian Podcast is relaunching! New hosts. New ideas. Same name. Join Emilia Hardie (@emiliahardie) & Michael Gaughan (@mikegaughan6) as they bring you discussion and analysis of news stories big and small with young journalists, commentators and creatives, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names in news media. Follow us on all ma…

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Season 3 Indiegogo 1:17

2y ago1:17

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Eli Barraza: (bright and measured voice) Hey Wanderers. This is Eli Barraza, creator of the Far Meridian here with an exciting update. We’re currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo for the final season of the show! We have some incredible perks such as stickers, linocut prints, and a Far Meridian themed zine. As we get closer to our goal, we’ll also be…

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Julie Etchingham: the thrill of TV election broadcasting (INTERVIEW) 48:44

3y ago48:44

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Merry Christmas! The last episode of 2021 is a real treat for you all, as Ollie and Eve sit down with Julie Etchingham of ITV News (@julie_etch). Julie has spent her career at the centre of British broadcasting and has become best known for her role as moderator of ITV's infamous election debates. She has been at the heart of campaign debates, tryi…

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Headline Highlights: Covid Parties, NewNewLabour & Spotify Wrapped 37:21

3y ago37:21

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In the penultimate episode of this year, Ollie and Eve review the week's news in true chatty Meridian Podcast style. Hear their thoughts on why the Downing Street Christmas party has become such a huge story, what Labour's recent reshuffle means for their election chances and why the Strictly Come Dancing casting department have nailed it this year…

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Lewis Goodall: reflecting on a momentous decade in British politics 51:04

3y ago51:04

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BBC Newsnight's Lewis Goodall joins Ollie this week for an in-depth discussion about his experiences reporting on UK politics over the last 10 years. Lewis (@lewis_goodall), formerly a political correspondent for Sky News, goes into some of his favourite memories from his career: he was reporting from the front line of some of our biggest stories i…

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Afghanistan Crisis: a dark future for its women and a new western foreign policy? 1:04:42

3y ago1:04:42

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Welcome to a new series of The Meridian Podcast! In this episode, Ollie and Eve host an in-depth discussion about the recent fall of Afghanistan back into the hands of the Taliban. The panel discusses whether President Trump or Biden is more to blame for recent strategic errors; whether western powers have a moral duty to 'liberate' Afghan women fr…

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Net Zero: an achievable goal or a far-off dream? 30:53

3+ y ago30:53

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In the last episode of this series, Eve and Ollie host a discussion about what is slowly becoming the dominant issue in our politics: climate change and our ability to reach net-zero for carbon emissions. They are joined by Alex Thompson (@alexiagrace1305) and Rebecca Carey (@becca_carey_). The panel discusses the types of changes required to meet …

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Introducing ROGUE RUNNERS 3:08

3+ y ago3:08

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Hello Wanderers. First and foremost, the Far Meridian will return for its third and final season. We don’t have a new release date just yet but we’re working hard behind the scenes to ensure we do right by bringing the story of Peri and the lighthouse to a close. I’d also like to announce the premiere of Whisperforge’s new show, “Rogue Runners Vol.…

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Vaccine hesitancy & how Covid has improved disabled accessibility 35:48

3+ y ago35:48

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This week, Ollie and Eve look into two specific aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has affected marginalised groups in society. They are joined by Izzie Jani-Friend (@ijanifriend) to discuss how work and socialising being moved online during the pandemic has been of real benefit to many disabled people, and how elements of this can continu…

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Headline Highlights with Eve & Ollie: bent coppers, first pints and existential crises 37:41

3+ y ago37:41

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Thanks to DELL for sponsoring this podcast episode. To find out more about DELL advantage for students, click here. Introducing...Headline Highlights! This week, Eve and Ollie have decided to introduce a new format for the podcast that will return every few episodes. Headline Highlights is nothing more than a casual, chatty and generally light-hear…

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Qatar 2022: the human price of the World Cup 31:32

3+ y ago31:32

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In this episode, Eve and Ollie are joined by Jay Gardner (@jaygardner_19) and Sophia Anderson (@soph_and12) to discuss the controversy surrounding the 2022 FIFA World Cup that is planned to go ahead in Qatar. The panel reacts to a report that found over 6500 migrant workers have died during the preparation, considers the things FIFA could be doing …

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Russian Protests: the man trying to bring down Putin 37:18

3+ y ago37:18

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This week, Ollie and Eve host a discussion about Alexei Navalny - a Russian investigator and political figure who is an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin. They are joined by Leeza Isaeva (@leeza_i) and Alexandra Brody, both of whom have Russian heritage and expertise on the issue of opposition in the Russian political system. In the episode, the p…

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Jon Sopel: reporting on Trump's America (INTERVIEW) 1:00:31

3+ y ago1:00:31

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This week, Eve and Ollie had the pleasure of speaking with the BBC's North America Editor, Jon Sopel (@BBCJonSopel). In Jon's almost 40-year career at the BBC, he has held positions including Chief Political Correspondent at Westminster and Paris Correspondent. He has interviewed prime ministers and presidents, and reported on some of the world's b…

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America's Death Row: "Cruel, Inhumane and Racist" (INTERVIEW) 47:56

3+ y ago47:56

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Ollie and Eve talk to Rodrick Reed (@BringRodneyHome), the brother of American death row inmate Rodney Reed & Billie Melissa (@billiemelissa_), a campaigner and filmmaker. This hard-hitting discussion goes over the details of Rodney's case and why he has attracted global support from stars including Kim Kardashian and Rihanna. In addition, the pane…

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It's A Sin: Allyship, Stigma and Progress 39:55

3+ y ago39:55

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*SPOILERS AHEAD!* This week, Ollie and Eve focus their discussion on the new Channel 4/HBO series It's A Sin. With Robyn Eugene (@Robyn_Eugene) and Alys Parsons (@AlysParsons), the panel discuss the heartbreaking tragedy that is the AIDS pandemic, how it was exacerbated by political forces in the 1980s, and why Russell T Davies' series has struck s…

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Du-Bye: Are Influencers Irresponsible? 35:37

3+ y ago35:37

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Eve and Ollie host a discussion about UK 'influencers' and the choices they've made during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are joined by YouTuber Molly Thompson (Beauty Spectrum) plus journalist and student Ruby Frost (@rubylfrost_) to grapple with the moral question of whether it is right for online stars to be jetting off to sun-soaked destinations w…

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Fast Fashion: an unstoppable trend? 29:37

3+ y ago29:37

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Ollie and Eve host a discussion about the fast fashion industry; the harm it does, why it continues to exist and what can be done to mitigate the damage it does. They are joined by The Meridian's Europe Editor Rebecca Carey and Spanish radio journalist Marta Niza. Want to read Marta's article? Find it here: https://meridian-magazine.com/why-fast-fa…

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American Carnage 41:15

3+ y ago41:15

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Hello 2021! In this episode, Ollie and Eve lead a discussion about the scenes of violence and destruction that took place in Washington DC on 6th January. With The Meridian Magazine’s US Editors, they consider why the events occurred and the political consequences for Republicans and Democrats alike. Think you have a good idea for a future podcast …

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A Jolly Careful Christmas? 36:12

4y ago36:12

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Ollie and Eve are joined by freelance journalists Izzie Jani-Friend, Charlotte Colombo and Jonny Moynihan to discuss the UK's post-lockdown rules and arrangements for a Coronavirus Christmas. The panel discuss the ethics of the Christmas rule-relaxation, the festive economic trade and vaccine rollout. Enjoy! Think you have a good idea for a future …

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It’s Joe Time: What next for the USA? 1:00:02

4y ago1:00:02

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Eve and Ollie have an in-depth chat about the ins and outs of the 2020 US presidential election, and the course of events that led to Joe Biden’s victory! In addition, they discuss what the immediate and long term future looks like for America. Think you have a good idea for a future podcast episode? Email us at meridianpodcast@gmail.com Want to wr…

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Pre-election special! 53:16

4y ago53:16

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Ollie chats to a panel of guests about the issues affecting the US presidential election, gives an overview of how the Electoral College system works and discusses how election night might play out. Think you have a good idea for a future podcast episode? Email us at meridianpodcast@gmail.com Want to write for The Meridian Magazine? Click here for …

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The Politics of Coronavirus 44:25

4y ago44:25

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Eve and Ollie speak to Caitlin Talbot and Zesha Saleem about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In particular, is Sweden's response to the virus an ideal model, or are claims about its brilliance overblown? What questions has the pandemic raised about the role of the state in the UK, and the health of the union itself? Think you have a good idea for a …

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Women’s Rights in Pakistan 28:22

4y ago28:22

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Eve and Ollie are joined by Anmol Irfan, Asyia Iftikhar and Ayhan Sahani to discuss women’s rights and the persistence of sexual assault in Pakistan. If you are affected by any of the issues in this episode, please reach out to the following resources: UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline by Refuge: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour freephone) Rape Crisis nati…

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Debate Night in America 46:10

4y ago46:10

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Eve and Ollie are joined by The Meridian’s North America Editor Nimo Omer to discuss Tuesday’s presidential debate and the overall state of the race. Think you have a good idea for a future podcast episode? Email us at meridianpodcast@gmail.com Want to write for The Meridian Magazine? Click here for more information.…

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Trailer 0:51

4y ago0:51

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A phone call between Ruth & Peri 4:46

4+ y ago4:46

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The Far Meridian, created by Eli Barraza. Produced by Eli Barraza & Mischa Stanton. "A phone call between Ruth & Peri" was written by Eli Barraza, directed, edited & sound designed by Mischa Stanton. Performed by: Eli Barraza as Peri, and Danielle Shemaiah as Ruth. A Product of The Whisperforge: Sound & Story, Brought to Life Learn more about your …

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A voicemail from Peri 3:34

4+ y ago3:34

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A voicemail about missing people. [transcript] The Far Meridian, created by Eli Barraza. Produced by Eli Barraza & Mischa Stanton. "A voicemail from Peri" was written by Eli Barraza, directed & edited by Danielle Shemaiah, with sound design by Mischa Stanton. Performed by: Eli Barraza as Peri, and Danielle Shemaiah as Ruth. A Product of The Whisper…

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A voicemail from Ruth 4:28

4+ y ago4:28

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A voicemail about doing the right thing. [Transcript] The Far Meridian, created by Eli Barraza. Produced by Eli Barraza & Mischa Stanton. "A voicemail from Ruth" was written, directed, & edited by Eli Barraza, with story by Eli Barraza & Danielle Shemaiah, with sound design by Mischa Stanton. Performed by: Eli Barraza as Peri, and Danielle Shemaiah…

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May 2020 Update 0:51

4+ y ago0:51

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Hi wanderers, it’s Eli, creator of The Far Meridian and voice of Peri. In the effort to keep our production team healthy and safe in the face of COVID-19, Season Three has been delayed. That said, we’ll be dropping the first of three minisodes on Monday, May 11th to bridge the gap to our final season. We’ll also be releasing some short prose set be…

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Introducing Remarkable Providences 2:52

5y ago2:52

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Remarkable Providences is a new nonfiction series from The Whisperforge. It's an exploration of Puritans and pettiness, magic and misogyny, gospel and government, and, of course, the Salem Witch Trials.https://whisperforge.org/remarkableprovidences Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemarkablePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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