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Can you even imagine? April 18, 1942, Jimmy Doolittle and his raiders flew medium size bombers off aircraft carriers in the Pacific, to bomb Japan in retaliation for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. At the age of 45 Jimmy Doolittle was the old man of the mission. Most were young men in their teens and early twenties. We are re-broadcasting an interview with Jimmy Doolittle’s granddaughter Jonna Doolittle Hoppes.
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4-7-2024:The Doolittle Raiders- Jonna Doolittle Hoppes Tells Her Story

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Most of us have heard of the WWII internment camps where Japanese Americans were taken from their homes, jobs, and businesses and detained in camps. Certainly not a proud moment for America. But not many of us know about the POW camps for Germans and Italians that were captured during WWII. Col. Bill Rutledge discusses these POW camps and also some anecdotal stories of escaping from the camps.
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4-14-2024: WW2 POW Camps For the German and Italians- Bill Rutledge Explains

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Pueblo, Colorado is known as the Home of Heroes because four Medal of Honor recipients grew up in Pueblo, Colorado. Author Douglas Sterner explains how Pueblo officially became the Home of Heroes. Sterner highlights the stories of each of these four men; Bill Crawford, Jerry Murphy, Carl Sitter, and Drew Dix. Sterner also shares stories of Colorado heroes such as the Fertig brothers from La Junta.
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4-21-2024: The Story After 4 Medal of Honor Recipients- Douglas Sterner Elaborates

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Marines Col. Bob Fischer and Grady Birdsong fought and served in Vietnam. We are re-broadcasting an interview with these honorable men. Even before America became involved in Vietnam, Col. Fischer understood that guerrilla warfare would be pivotal. It is important that we hear Col. Fischer and Birdsong’s stories and learn more about this time in American History. They share their thoughts about “their war” and how the United States became involved in Vietnam.
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4-28-2024: Marines During Vietnam- Col. Bob Fischer and Grady Birdsong Tell Their Story

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Marines Col. Bob Fischer and Grady Birdsong fought and served in Vietnam. Both men care deeply about our military men and women as they return home. We are re-broadcasting an interview explaining how we can help those returning home from combat. Marines Col. Bob Fischer and Grady Birdsong share how "a miracle created by a diverse group of individuals is ‘fixing broken brains’...of veterans who suffer daily in silence and confusion, often times, alone."
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5-5-2024: Helping Our Young Marines and Men- Bob Fischer and Grady Birdsong Elaborate

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Their missions were very dangerous and over 88,000 American Airmen died in WWII. Rick Grice shares stories of his father Dick Grice whose B-17 bomber was shot down over France in 1943. Dick Grice was a POW in Stalag Luft III for twenty-seven months. Stalag Luft III was the POW camp depicted in the movie The Great Escape. Rick shares the harrowing stories of the B-17 crew as they jumped out of the fiery aircraft.
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5-12-2024: B17 Bomber’s Tales- Rick Grice Tells Dick Grice’s story

Zainab Mahdi talks to Dr Dhiaa Kareem Ali, lecturer at the University of Kufa and Nahrein Network - British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI) Visiting Scholar. Dr Dhiaa talks about his work with the Mandaean community, both in Iraq and the Diaspora. 

Transcription link: 
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/media/podcasts/transcript-conversation-dhiaa-kareem-ali


Date of episode recording: 2024-04-25T00:00:00Z
Duration: 26:47
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Zainab Mahdi
Guests: Dhiaa Kareem Ali
Producer: Zainab Mahdi

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THE MANDAEANS IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Dhiaa Kareem Ali

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May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew the first nonstop flight from New York to Paris. He became one of the most famous individuals in the world. Retired USAF Col. Bill Rutledge shares details about Lindbergh’s life. Col. Rutledge explains that Lindbergh’s courtship and proposal to Anne Morrow was more scientific than romantic. Col. Rutledge explains the relationship between the Lindbergh’s and the Nazis and the contributions that Lindbergh made during WWII in the Pacific Theater.
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5-19-2024: Nonstop From NY To Paris- Bill Rutledge Elaborates

Zainab Mahdi talks to Fatimah Al-Muqdadi, Architect, Researcher, and Heritage Professional in Iraq. In this episode, Fatimah discusses the current state of heritage in Iraq and the steps needed to preserve and promote Iraq's cultural and natural heritage within the community. 

Transcription link: 
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/media/podcasts/transcript-conversation-fatimah-al-muqdadi


Date of episode recording: 2024-05-14T00:00:00Z
Duration: 43:30
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Zainab Mahdi
Guests: Fatimah Al-Muqdadi
Producer: Zainab Mahdi

PRESERVING HERITAGE IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Fatimah Al-Muqdadi

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Lucas Hecker was born near Buffalo Park, Kansas 100 years ago. Hecker shares stories of growing up on the plains of Western Kansas, living through the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, and serving in the Merchant Marines during WWII. Hecker explains that the Merchant Marines transported trucks, ammunition, caterpillars, jeeps, and troops. Hecker describes a Kamikaze attack on a ship in his convoy and also discusses the propaganda of Tokyo Rose.
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5-26-2024: Merchant Marine From Kansas- Lucas Hecker Explains

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D-Day. June 6, 1944. In 2015 Christian Taylor went to Normandy, France for the anniversary of D-Day. Taylor was mesmerized by what she saw; WWII American jeeps, 1940s garb, Glenn Miller music, and American flags everywhere. Taylor met a young girl whose mother had made a red, white, and blue dress for her in 1944. Taylor decided to make a movie about the love story between the people of Normandy and the American GI. And she did. The Girl Who Wore Freedom.
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6-2-2024: France for the Anniversary for D-Day- Christian Taylor Elaborates

In this episode, we delve into Turkey's unique approach to mediation in its foreign policy. Our discussion uncovers how historical traditions, regional ambitions, and contemporary challenges have shaped Turkey's role as a mediator. From its initial engagements in Iraq and Iran to its involvement in the Balkans, Central Asia, and Africa, Turkey's mediation efforts have evolved significantly.

We explore the influence of the Ottoman Empire's negotiation practices, the impact of the 1990s geopolitical shifts, and Turkey's strategic positioning as an honest broker free from colonial baggage. The episode also highlights the personalistic turn in Turkey's mediation under the Justice and Development Party, examining both the successes and limitations of this approach.
Join us as we discuss Turkey's mediation in Bosnia, Kosovo, Somalia, and Somaliland, and the broader implications for its foreign policy and international standing. This episode also offers a comprehensive understanding of the human capital involved, and the ongoing challenges in achieving sustainable peace.

Mediation as foreign policy, the case of Turkey Guest: Spyros Sofos

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WWII and Korean War Veteran Kim Kimball joined the Navy on his seventeenth birthday in 1944. Growing up in Oklahoma, Kimball had not traveled very far from his native state. He took a three day train ride to San Diego to Boot Camp and remembers seeing the Pacific Ocean for the first time. Kimball eventually became a radio operator on the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. Kim Kimball recently passed on. He was a dear friend.
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6-9-2024: The Oklahoman Sailor- Kim Kimball’s Story

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Growing up in the 1930s in Memphis, Tennessee, Phil Larimore was the ultimate Boy Scout—able to read maps, use a compass, and traverse wild swamps and desolate canyons. His other great skill was riding horses. Landing on the Anzio beachhead in February 1944, Larimore was put in charge of an Ammunition Pioneer Platoon in the 3rd Infantry Division. Their job: deliver ammunition to the frontline foxholes. Dr. Walt Larimore discusses his father’s story told in his book At First Light.
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6-16-2024: A Story of A Hero- Walt Larimore Tells His Fathers Tale

UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the world's top ten universities (QS World University Rankings 2010 - 2021). Our excellence extends across all academic disciplines, from one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett), education (UCL IOE) and fine art (UCL Slade School).

UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 43,000 students from 150 different countries. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.

UCL Minds brings together UCL’s knowledge, insights, and ideas through events, activities, and digital content open to everyone. Find out what’s on UCL Minds: www.ucl.ac.uk/minds

A podcast pioneering a culture change in handling conflict because conflict is everywhere. The only bilingual podcast that addresses conflict on an international scale. 
By Dr. Idil Elveris.
Cover art photo: Zeren Göktan. Music: İmre Hadi.

From the Patriots who fought in the American Revolution, to Civil War soldiers who fought for liberty for each man, to WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan, other conflicts and peacetime, these are their stories.

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