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The world is a better place than it used to be. People are healthier, wealthier, and live longer. Yet the escapes from destitution by so many has left gaping inequalities between people and nations. In The Great Escape, Angus Deaton - one of the foremost experts on economic development and on poverty - tells the remarkable story of how, beginning 250 years ago, some parts of the world experienced sustained progress, opening up gaps and setting the stage for today's disproportionately unequal world.

Escape is an American radio drama. It was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947 to September 25, 1954. Since the program did not have a regular sponsor like Suspense, it was subjected to frequent schedule shifts and lower production budgets, although Richfield Oil signed on as a sponsor for five months in 1950.

*Escape* was one of the finest adventure anthology series of the Golden Age of Radio. It specialized in high-stakes, suspenseful storytelling, often featuring protagonists in perilous situations—whether lost in the jungle, stranded at sea, or caught in espionage intrigue. Though it never achieved the same level of fame as *Suspense*, *Escape* was beloved by fans who appreciated its gripping narratives and atmospheric production. The show adapted works from authors like Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells, and John Collier, bringing literary adventure to life with top-tier voice acting and sound ...

Narrow escapes and bold decisions define the life of teenager Morris Schnitzer. Fleeing from Nazi Germany before the onset of World War II, Morris ends up in the Netherlands only to watch the country be invaded by the Nazis. With his father’s warning to never set foot in a concentration camp echoing in his mind, Morris resolves to fight — and survive. As he assumes false identities and crosses endless borders in search of safety, Morris never acquiesces to the Nazi occupiers in Western Europe. In his epic journey to Escape from the Edge, Morris endures imprisonment and gruelling work as a ...

The harrowing story of a woman who escaped famine and terror in North Korea, not once but twice. ‘A gripping, suspenseful and cathartic memoir that tells a story of pain and perseverance and makes the moral case for asylum.’ David Lammy MP North Korea is an open-air prison from which there...

Hosted by Rhonna Rickman After leaving Remnant Fellowship Church and Weigh Down Ministries, former leader and staff member Rhonna Rickman shares her story of breaking free from control and rediscovering faith. Through honest conversations and ex-member stories, The Way of Escape reveals how fear and manipulation can masquerade as faith and how grace, truth, and love lead to real freedom in Christ. "God is faithful... he will also provide the way of escape." (1 Corinthians 10:13, ESV) Disclaimer: The views shared in this podcast are personal to the host and guests. They reflect individual ...

For thousands of years there have been healers, some working through massage, others through meditation, it’s the most natural thing in the world that we reach out and help each other through times of crisis. There are also places of healing, sometimes spas and sometimes just quiet spaces that people have come to for generations to seek peace and find perspective. In this podcast, I'm going to share some of the amazing types of healing I've experienced around the world - and even some new ways of healing based on recent scientific studies. It's not all woo woo! I've had the most incredible ...

If you want to escape from the chaos and pressure from your lives there is no better place to be than Escape to Hampstead Heath. I interview guests on the significance of Hampstead Heath in their lives and how time spent on the Heath refreshes, restores and energises them. Join us to Escape to Hampstead Heath

Great Escapes is the podcast that sets off in search of fascinating stories, delicious food, and the quirkiest destinations the UK has to offer. Join Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner – two endlessly curious adventurers – as they explore towns and cities, meet unforgettable locals, sample regional delights and embrace activities from wild swimming to Cornish wrestling. It’s part travelogue, part comedy and all discovery. Tune in for great stories, big laughs and unexpected detours. We’re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.

En nuestro programa buscamos darte ideas e información para que disfrutes de la mejor Válvula de Escape: Tu moto. - Consejos - Motos ruteras - Equipamiento - Entrevistas - Escapadas - Recomendaciones - Lugares curiosos Nuestro Telegram: https://t.me/podcastvalvuladeescape Suscríbete y comienza a dar rienda suelta tu imaginación viajera sobre ruedas

A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things! (Just tune in…you’ll understand.)Co-hosted by Charity Doyle and Karabeth Borresen --The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize through the lens of lived experience.

Want to listen to random dudes talk about sex and relationships with some weird crazy news? This is the podcast for you. Stay up-to-date on the most bizarre, funny, stories on the internet. Listener Discretion is Advised.

Covering: Coercive Control | Domestic Violence | Childhood Trauma | Childhood Abuse | Healing after Abuse | Healing after Trauma | PTSD | C-PTSD | Trauma Recovery | Emotional and Psychological AbuseWelcome to Escape the Paradox, where I expose the hidden reality of coercive control and domestic violence including psychological, emotional and physical abuse. I’m Helena, a survivor of childhood abuse. I'm a mental health nursing student and advocate, here to support you in breaking free from the confusion, fear, and isolation that abuse creates. Home should be the safest place, but for many...

The astonishing story of immigrants lured to the United States from India and trapped in forced labor—an "eye-opening" "must-read" told by the visionary labor leader who engineered their escape and set them on a path to citizenship (The New York Times Book Review). ​ In late 2006, Saket Soni...

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This is our first podcast, please have fun listening and give feedback :) And don't forget to "Escape life for a little while".

Wir sind zwei Studenten, die über alles mögliche plaudern. Von Informatik, Über Philosophie bis Quantenphysik. Kommt mit uns auf eine Reise ins Unbekannte!

In the telling of the history of the transatlantic slave trade, enslaved people were frequently painted as passive victims - but there have always been active resistance and success. Escape: The Underground Railroad Podcast will be dedicated to exploring rebellions, uprising and escapes - celebrating powerful stories and individuals who never stopped fighting oppression.A companion podcast to the Prime Video limited series, our hosts, Miquita Oliver and Desiree Burch, will uncover stories of resistance by enslaved peoples that don’t often get told. Enslaved individuals were always resisting ...

Welcome to The Fire Escape, the official podcast of The Colloquial. Our purpose is to deliver easy and fun content about highbrow subjects. We want to tear down the gatekeepers. We want to use familiar language for complicated topics or discuss familiar topics with a more theoretical approach.

Deep in the American desert is a tiny, tiny, tiny nation: The Republic of Zaqistan. Guarded by medium-sized robots, Zaqistan welcomed new citizens for more than 15 years - until it fell into ruins. Now the eponymous founder wants to rebuild. Join hosts Ryan Murdock, Gabbie Watts and Zaron Burnett on a journey to uncharted territory … to the nation of Zaqistan…and the upside-down world of micronations. Along the way, they meet some crazy characters - the President of Molossia, the Sultan of Slowjamastan, the Princess of Sancrotosia to name a few. Follow Murdock as he risks life and limb in...