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Next Big Thing features interesting individuals that include entertainers, authors, politicians, activists, and people who shape society doing next big things around the world. Our editors talk to them about their journeys through life and career. Every week no matter the conversation, we touch on intriguing social issues that affect today's woman.

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Harvey Weinstein, a name synonymous with both the heights of success and the depths of controversy that embodies the complex dichotomy that defines the modern entertainment industry.

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The political landscape in Canada is a mosaic of diverse perspectives, aspirations, and cultural nuances, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at its epicenter. Central to the discourse surrounding Trudeau's leadership is the phenomenon of the Tall Poppy Syndrome, an intricate cultural dynamic deeply entrenched in the Canadian psyche. Critics argue that the Tall Poppy Syndrome pervades Canadian society, influencing public perception surrounding Trudeau's leadership. Despite his accomplishments and efforts to enact progressive reforms, why is Trudeau continuing to face relentless scrutiny and criticism from both political opponents and disillusioned citizens? Are Canadians suffering from the Tall Poppy Syndrome? Or is there something broken in the current political landscape within the Trudeau government?

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From touring with Universal Music Group to starring in films like “Panic” and “Alien Storm,” Saint Heart’s experiences in music have undoubtedly influenced her approach to acting, and vice versa. Balancing the realms of music and acting might seem like a daunting task, but for Saint Heart, it’s all about finding the right balance.

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From the glitz of network television to the allure of feature films, the versatility of Hollywood actor Josh Plasse, knows no bounds. Whether immersing himself in the episodic nature of TV or the immersive experience of film, like in Wildflower, The Resurrection of Charles Manson, and The Baxters, Josh approaches each medium with equal parts passion and fervor.

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With an unwavering commitment to empowerment through storytelling, Hollywood actress Ashley Versher, a dynamic force in both acting and filmmaking shares her profound insights into her creative process in bringing to life her movie, Brief Exchanges.

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Hollywood actor David Bianchi, a creative force of innovation, and the visionary who defies convention and redefines the art of storytelling talks about his new movie, RZR.

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In her recent film, On Fire @onfirethemovie, which is rooted in the harrowing Paradise fires. On screen, Ashlei Foushée can be seen portraying the role of Kayla, a 911 operator grappling with a crisis during her second week on the job. The film, On Fire shines a spotlight on the real-world issue of wildfires and their devastating impact.

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In the recent film, Open, Elena Sanchez can be seen on screen playing the role of Emma. One of the hallmarks of Elena Sanchez’s career is her ability to seamlessly adapt to the diverse production scales of the movie industry.

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Tetiana Gaidar’s journey from Ukraine to Hollywood, starting out as ballet dancer in Ukraine to becoming a successful actress and stunt person/trainer in the Hollywood movie industry is a remarkable story.

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In this exclusive interview, Danielle Larracuente generously shared profound insights into her multifaceted career, illuminating her personal growth, professional challenges, and unwavering commitment to authentic representation within the industry. Danielle Larracuente is a seasoned actress and dedicated advocate, one who exemplifies this rare fusion of talent and activism.

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At the 75th Emmys.

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The Oscars® Nominees Luncheon was held on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

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A glimpse into the exclusive interview with the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter & Hip-Hop artist, Raja Kumari. In this freeview clip, Raja Kumari talks about her upcoming 'The Bridge' World Tour that runs from November to December. The first stop of 'The Bridge' music tour is in Toronto, Canada.

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This podcast series, The Art of Spreading Joy: Incredible Dishes, is a collaboration with CHOPS Canada to share historical stories about the origins of incredible dishes from beautiful cultures around the world. Today's episode is about the historical origins of the Bangers & Mash dish. Have a joyful day.

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Today's episode features Vancouver-based beauty & fitness "It Girl" and content creator, Fernanda Ramirez. Driven by her desire to explore new creative mediums to share more inspiring content, Fernanda is the host of the podcast 'A Better You,' podcast series that reflects on self-help and personal stories.

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18-year-old bilingual singer/songwriter is captivating the music industry with her extraordinary talents. With roots from both Mexico and Louisiana, Sophia brings a unique flavour to her music that sets her apart from other artists. Today's episode features Sophia Treadway, who released on her latest single, “TITLE".

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This Season's Covergirl and Danish football sensation, Sanne Troelsgaard opens up in this exclusive interview about her upbringing in Denmark, her passion for football, and the significant impact football has had on her life and career. From her early beginnings to her current role as a leading figure in women's football, Troelsgaard shared her insights on mentorship, team culture, the evolving landscape of the sport and the plan for this year's FIFA World Cup in New Zealand & Australia.

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The House of Cards: Silicon Valley is a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, and it has been the driving force behind many of the technological advances we have seen in recent years. The area is home to some of the world's most successful technology companies, and these companies have set the standard for how businesses in the industry operate. However, with new challenges emerging and technology evolving at an unprecedented pace, it is worth examining the current state of affairs in Silicon Valley, particularly in relation to the plans, decisions, and strategies of technology companies. This story explores the current state of affairs in Silicon Valley, focusing on these companies: META, Apple, and Google. Using the principles of the Hedgehog Concept and a Culture of Discipline from Jim Collins' book, Good to Great, the dichotomy arguments surrounding these companies is explored in-depth.

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First Ladies, Dictators & Paradoxes: Africa has witnessed many authoritarian leaders, often labeled as dictators, who have ruled their respective countries with an iron fist. These leaders have caused immense suffering to their citizens and the impact of their rule continues to be felt today. While much attention has been paid to the leaders themselves, little is known about the wives of these dictators and the role they played during their husband’s rule. The key question is, what were the First Ladies doing while crimes, massacres & atrocities were committed by the dictators in power?

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This podcast series, The Art of Spreading Joy: Incredible Dishes, is a collaboration with CHOPS Canada to share historical stories about the origins of incredible dishes from beautiful cultures around the world. Today's episode is about the historical origins of the Falafel dish. Have a joyful day.

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Today's episode features Vancouver-based beauty & fitness "It Girl" and content creator, Fernanda Ramirez. Driven by her desire to explore new creative mediums to share more inspiring content, Fernanda is the host of the podcast 'A Better You,' podcast series that reflects on self-help and personal stories.

Watch Fernanda Ramirez and listen to 'A Better You' podcast on Youtube | Instagram | Apple | Spotify

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18-year-old bilingual singer/songwriter is captivating the music industry with her extraordinary talents. With roots from both Mexico and Louisiana, Sophia brings a unique flavour to her music that sets her apart from other artists. Today's episode features Sophia Treadway, who released on her latest single, “TITLE".

Listen to Sophia Treadway on Spotify Apple Music

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This podcast series, The Art of Spreading Joy: Incredible Dishes, is a collaboration with CHOPS Canada to share historical stories about the origins of incredible dishes from beautiful cultures around the world. Today's episode is about the historical origins of the Empanadas dish. Have a joyful day.

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This podcast series, The Art of Spreading Joy: Incredible Dishes, is a collaboration with CHOPS Canada to share historical stories about the origins of incredible dishes from beautiful cultures around the world. Today's episode is about the historical origins of the Dolma dish. Have a joyful day.

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This podcast series, The Art of Spreading Joy: Incredible Dishes, is a collaboration with CHOPS Canada to share historical stories about the origins of incredible dishes from beautiful cultures around the world. Today's episode is about the historical origins of the Peking Duck dish. Have a joyful day.

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This podcast series, The Art of Spreading Joy: Incredible Dishes, is a collaboration with CHOPS Canada to share historical stories about the origins of incredible dishes from beautiful cultures around the world. Today's episode is about the historical origins of the Mussels & Fries or Moules & Frites dish. Have a joyful day.

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This podcast series, The Art of Spreading Joy: Incredible Dishes, is a collaboration with CHOPS Canada to share historical stories about the origins of incredible dishes from beautiful cultures around the world. Today's episode is about the historical origins of the Baba Ghanoush dish. Have a joyful day.

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This podcast series, The Art of Spreading Joy: Incredible Dishes, is a collaboration with CHOPS Canada to share historical stories about the origins of incredible dishes from beautiful cultures around the world. Today's episode is about the historical origins of the Paella dish. Have a joyful day.

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This podcast series, The Art of Spreading Joy: Incredible Dishes, is a collaboration with CHOPS Canada to share historical stories of the origins of incredible dishes from beautiful cultures around the world. Today's episode is about the historical origins of the Pad Thai dish. Have a joyful day.

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Today's episode features Alain Werner, a Swiss lawyer and director of Civitas Maxima. Civitas Maxima is an NGO that has been helping and representing victims of war crimes from countries affected by self inflicted wars orchestrated by dictators and tyrants who escaped justice from their countries after the civil wars ended. The victims and citizens of those war-torn countries, in the process of healing are standing strong together to bring these perpetrators of the war crimes to justice in international courts. Alain Werner and the team at Civitas Maxima represent some of the plaintiffs in some of these cases at the international courts.

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Today's podcast episode features Triple Charm. As the girls would say, “We’re 3 sisters just doing what we love.” Their music is sure to leave you happy, inspired, and ready to get up on your feet! The dynamic trio, Triple Charm exploded onto the social media scene by amassing over 5 million fans in the last year with their impressive singing videos, dance moves and iconic fashion. The girl group collaborated with well-known songwriter, Heather J. Miley, who worked with renowned stars including Selena Gomez and Kelly Clarkson. 

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Shukria Bahmani is a Muay Thai fighter who made her nation proud by winning gold medals. She flattened foes around the world and made her cheering fans smile. But as a woman battling gender expectations in Afghanistan, her triumphant life and career are now in serious jeopardy.

Source: VOA, VOA Originals

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Why would an executive chef run for office? Francesca Hong, a chef and a restaurateur, took a long look at the service industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. She observed how restaurants treated these hard workers as if they were disposable. She decided to shake up the status quo and run for State Representative to change restaurant industry standards. Today, Francesca is a Wisconsin Assemblywoman. She now stumps for underrepresented communities and she is not afraid to unsettle short-sighted lawmakers in the Capitol. 

Source: VOA, VOA Originals. 

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In the fall of 2021, Zafar Bamyani, Zabihullah Ghazi, and Maryam Khamosh were among hundreds of Afghan journalists fleeing Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover.

As reporters for international broadcaster Voice of America, they were prime targets with a difficult decision to make. Using present-day interviews and video diaries filmed starting as early as 15 days before the Taliban seized control, the film tells their story of leaving their life’s work and passions behind.

Now relocated to different cities across the U.S., the journalists must start anew as their home country faces the fallout of a changing media landscape and diminished press freedoms.​ 

Source: VOA, VOA Originals. 

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Two engineers in India chose to leave their lucrative careers and form a media company to fight against the dangerous spread of misinformation. Despite facing abuses and threats, and even arrest and imprisonment, Mohamed Zubair and Pratik Sinha have carried on debunking all forms of misinformation, especially politically motivated misinformation. 

Source: VOA, VOA Originals. 

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A native of Los Angeles, California and a proud heiress of her Latin roots, Cuban and Mexican, she discovered her musical talents and dedicated herself to learning the piano. The indie/pop artist ALISUN, has defined her music as a magical and immersive experience. ALISUN talks about the premiere of her new song, "THEY LIVE IN AND AROUND US". In today's podcast episode, diving right into her passion, ALISUN talks about her journey.

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A native of Los Angeles, California and a proud heiress of her Latin roots, Cuban and Mexican, she discovered her musical and performance talents and dedicated herself to learning the piano. The indie/pop artist ALISUN, has defined her music as a magical and immersive experience. ALISUN talks about the premiere of her new song, "THEY LIVE IN AND AROUND US". In today's podcast episode, diving right into her passion, ALISUN talks about her journey. 

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The host of “Let’s Be Real” podcast, Sammy Jaye was a 17-year old teenager who launched her podcast on iHeart Radio, making Jaye the youngest person to host a podcast on iHeartRadio. Now, the 19-year old Sammy Jaye is on the 4th season of "Let' Be Real" podcast as Sammy chats with Jessica Alba, Madison Beer, Kesha, Liza Koshy, Justin Baldoni, Meghan Trainor, Lindsey Stirling, Rachel Platten, Dixie D’Amelio and many more. Today's episode features Sammy Jaye.

Listen to Sammy Jaye on the Let's Be Real podcast here:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-lets-be-real-with-sammy-j-56806419/

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Filmmaker, casting director, producer, and actress, Rebecca Lamarche is taking the stage in the new movie, "Sappy Holiday". Born and raised in Canada, Rebecca doesn't compromise when it comes to telling great stories; putting passion and dedication into every project she does coupled with an easy-going "Canadian" sensibility. As a filmmaker, Rebecca has made it a priority for years to push inclusive casting and champion people of colour both on-screen and in remuneration. Today's episode features Rebecca Lamarche.

Stream "Sappy Holiday" on UPtv!: https://uptv.com/movies/sappy-holiday/

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As a Billboard-charting music sensation, Keating is a true multifaceted talent. Her music is a perfect mix of upbeat and inspirational. Between her colourful style and dance-worthy music catalog, Keating is taking the pop music scene by storm with her remake of the classic holiday hit “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. She is excited to put her own unique twist on the popular Christmas hit. Today's episode features Ashlee Keating.

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The host of “Let’s Be Real” podcast, Sammy Jaye was a 17-year old teenager who launched her podcast on iHeart Radio, making Jaye the youngest person to host a podcast on iHeartRadio. Now, the 19-year old Sammy Jaye is on the 4th season of "Let' Be Real" podcast as Sammy chats with Jessica Alba, Madison Beer, Kesha, Liza Koshy, Justin Baldoni, Meghan Trainor, Lindsey Stirling, Rachel Platten, Dixie D’Amelio and many more. Today's episode features Sammy Jaye.  

Listen to Sammy Jaye on the Let's Be Real podcast here:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-lets-be-real-with-sammy-j-56806419/

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Filmmaker, casting director, producer, and actress, Rebecca Lamarche is taking the stage in the new movie, "Sappy Holiday". Born and raised in Canada, Rebecca doesn't compromise when it comes to telling great stories; putting passion and dedication into every project she does coupled with an easy-going "Canadian" sensibility. As a filmmaker, Rebecca has made it a priority for years to push inclusive casting and champion people of colour both on-screen and in remuneration. Today's episode features Rebecca Lamarche.  

Stream "Sappy Holiday" on UPtv!: https://uptv.com/movies/sappy-holiday/

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As a Billboard-charting music sensation, Keating is a true multifaceted talent. Her music is a perfect mix of upbeat and inspirational. Between her colourful style and dance-worthy music catalog, Keating is taking the pop music scene by storm with her remake of the classic holiday hit “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. She is excited to put her own unique twist on the popular Christmas hit. Today's episode features Ashlee Keating.  

Stream Ashlee Keating's music:  

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rDr0MnDjWlSikam2VmVib?si=TkBMkxmHS56iyIyOQCtRKw&nd=1 

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ashlee-keating/291753170

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The name Gloria Allred has become one of the most recognized in fighting for women's rights and in the advocacy for social justice in the United States. As one of America's most prominent lawyers, Gloria has been a staunch advocate for the rights of women, which includes being a long-time champion of the MeToo movement, as she has dedicated her career to fighting on behalf of the survivors against sexual misconducts over the years. Today's episode features Gloria Allred, U.S. lawyer and advocate for social justice & women's rights. 

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Defying stereotypes in Hollywood, Asian-American actor Michael Bow first began his career in the entertainment industry through YouTube. With his undeniable determination to make a mark in Hollywood, he started by auditioning for roles in plays during his high school and college years. Despite receiving rejection multiple times, Bow has been securing supporting roles in well-renowned films like “The Maze Runner,” and TV series like “How to Get Away with Murder,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” He recently starred in CW’s hit series “Kung Fu,” where he plays a K-pop star and a warrior along with being part of history as the CW’s first all-Asian cast. Today's episode features Hollywood actor Michael Bow.

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Murray’s interest in pursuing an acting career began when his life took an unexpected turn due to his health issues and chronic pain that prevented him from pursuing a career in fitness which made him give up a lot of things that he enjoyed. His latest film, “Christmas at the Greenbrier” is set to release this month where he plays a former professional football player who unexpectedly reunites with Abby, played by Alicia Willis during a stay at the iconic resort, the Greenbrier. Today's episode features Hollywood actor, Joshua Murray.

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Afreen Fatima has been a prominent voice against the government of India’s anti-Muslim policies such as the Citizenship Amendment Act that passed in 2019, which has been criticized as discriminatory against the Muslim community after it only included non-Muslim migrants to be eligible for applying for citizenship. Today's episode features an in depth conversation to answer the question - is India currently under an Apartheid regime? Today's episode features Afreen Fatima, social justice activist in India.

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One of the EVP's major legislation pushed through the European Union is the Digital Markets Act, which came into effect on November 1st. The Act aims to promote fairness and to ensure transparency and accountability of online platforms by regulating the business conduct of digital gatekeepers. Today's episode features Margrethe Vestager, the Executive VP of the European Commission and the Commissioner for Competition.

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Zibby Allen who plays Sheridan in the Netflix series, Virgin River.Her character battles through sexual abuse and miscarriage. The last episodes of Season 4 left viewers with yet another cliffhanger, with Don showing up uninvited, and Brie ending that scene with a strong comeback saying, "Lawyer up", planning to press charges against him. Today's episode features Hollywood actress Zibby Allen - Allen teased about the upcoming Virgin River season 5. 

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Starting her acting career with Christmas Caper, Calis has made herself a distinguished actress both in TV and film. She is best known for her roles in films and TV series such as ABC’s The Good Doctor, CW’s Supernatural and Sami Raimi’s feature film The Possession, which Calis said was a “pivotal moment” in her career. Recently joining her list of accomplishments is the NBC medical ensemble drama Nurses, where she portrayed series lead, Ashley Collins. Today's episode features Hollywood actress Natasha Calis. 

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In 1997, Hong Kong’s democracy was promised an independent leadership for the next 50 years. In 2019, a bill was on the verge of approval whereby Hong Kong criminal suspects would be extradited to China for further imprisonment. Pro-democratic leader, Joshua Wong became one of the most prominent youth leaders to lead national movements such as the Umbrella Movement, all while bringing forth issues of irresponsible leadership and lack of election transparency. [This was recorded in the last quarter of 2020 and was published on February 19, 2021]

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As an actor who stands out for her eloquent, unmistakable personality. With all the beauty, elegance, and charm that she displays as an actor on screen, she remains warm and truthful. Her role as La'an Noonien-Singh in the new Star Trek TV series franchise, Strange New Worlds,  it mirrors familiarity with her childhood. Today's episode features Next Big Thing's covergirl, Christina Chong.

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Hollywood actor Bill Kelly has appeared in over 50 TV and film projects including fan favourites like Hillbilly Elegy, True Detective, The Wonder Years on ABC, and Bloodline. Bill's latest project Where the Crawdads Sing is currently in theatres. 

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Dr. Lynette Cheah leads the sustainable urban mobility research at SUTD, which develops data driven models and tools to reduce the environmental impacts of passengers and urban freight transports. Dr. Cheah shares her journey and the reason behind her audacity to rise above.

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Dr. Dorien Herremans directs the Game Lab at SUTD. Dr. Herremans researches machine learning and music for automatic music generation, data music classification and novel applications in the intersections of machine learning. Dr. Herremans shares her journey and the reason behind her audacity to rise above.

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Today's episode features actor, husband, father and a champion for mental health, Dan Payne aka Payback, talks about his latest movie role in 'Corrective Measures' with Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker. In honour of the month of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Dan who is also a proponent of mental health wellness courageously shares his story and his journey with Depression, which is both powerful and inspirational. 

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In 2017, TIME magazine released an article titled Silence Breakers in 2017, which featured & was dedicated to the survivors/victims of sexual harassment from sexual predators in the workplace. The Silence Breakers was a list of people who had publicly shared their experiences about their individual stories relating to workplace sexual harassment.  In this series, Volume 1, we decided to speak to casting directors [Angelique Midthunder, and Lisa Zambetti] currently working in Holly-wood to take us on the journey inside the casting process to find out the possibility of being blackballed, and to analyze the list of 20 actors on the Silence Breakers list - could they have been blackballed because of their act of breaking the code of silence?

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In 2017, TIME magazine released an article titled Silence Breakers in 2017, which featured & was dedicated to the survivors/victims of sexual harassment from sexual predators in the workplace. The Silence Breakers was a list of people who had publicly shared their experiences about their individual stories relating to workplace sexual harassment.  In this series, Volume 1, we decided to speak to casting directors [Angelique Midthunder, and Lisa Zambetti] currently working in Holly-wood to take us on the journey inside the casting process to find out the possibility of being blackballed, and to analyze the list of 20 actors on the Silence Breakers list - could they have been blackballed because of their act of breaking the code of silence?

To watch/stream this video podcast: https://www.thenetwork.media/

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Today's episode features long-time investigative journalist and author Florence DeChangy to discuss the theories, the role of the mainstream media, and her deep investigation into what really happened to MH370 Malaysian airline. March 2014, a Boeing-777 airplane flew from Malaysia en-route to Beijing and within hours vanished from the night sky with 239 passengers on board. Florence DeChangy pens in her book, “The Disappearing Act”, that the plane could not have disappeared. DeChangy suggests that calling it a disappearance, is an “insult to human intelligence,” and that with all the radar available to us, it is baffling the inability to locate a Boeing-777.

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2021, marked the 49th year since the Martial Law was introduced in the Philippines under the reign of Ferdinand Marcos. The martial law was intended to civil, stringent control and power over the people of the Philippines. In 2021, Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr., announced his run for presidency in the 2022 election. Critics are opposed to this move, as is Ma. Cristina Rodriguez, founder of the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation, Inc. Rodriguez discusses the possible political scenarios for Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr. and what it will mean for the country if he does win the election. Rodriguez also discusses the impact of the Marcos’ family and its psychological effect on the people of the Philippines.

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One of the most famous ad-libs in the history of HipHop music, ‘Harlem On The Rise’, was created by the multi-platinum selling music artist, MA$E. This season's cover girls: Grace Byers and Meagan Good share their life and career journeys in detail including their walk with and faith in God, friendships, relationships, marriage, hard work, and more. Prime Video brings to life on screen, stories about four African American individuals living in Harlem, N.Y. The Prime Video Original series, HARLEM, features Grace Byers and Meagan Good as lead actors - Byers plays the role of Quinn, and Good plays the role of Camille. HARLEM is nominated for 2 NAACP Image Awards including outstanding comedy series. Prime Video's HARLEM is colourful, funny, and it brings to life the originality that Harlem has always been known for - culture, style and fashion.

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This week's episode features Muretta Moss who can be seen as the family matriarch Rita Loud in the original live-action holiday movie [A Loud House Christmas], which is based on the Emmy Award-winning animated series, The Loud House. The live action story follows Lincoln Loud as he gears up for the ultimate Christmas, until he finds out that his sisters have plans to be elsewhere for the big day.

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Kyla Pratt, is this season's Covergirl. Pratt known for her roles in TV shows and movies, such as One-on-One, The Proud Family, Dr. Doolittle, Love and Basketball, and Fat Albert. In this latest cover story, actress Kyla Pratt heads 'The Queen's Bench' having the audacity to rise above the challenges that come with building a legacy through the longevity in Hollywood. 

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Conversation with Hollywood actress Alondra Delgado who plays Vanessa Montes in CW TV Series, All American, opens up to Perushka about the strength of her cultural background, her journey as an actress and what to look out for in the upcoming season of All American

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'QD: Audacity to Rise Above' is a 3-Part Series celebrating women in science with unique journeys. Dr. Dorien Herremans directs the Game Lab at SUTD. Dr. Herremans researches machine learning and music for automatic music generation, data music classification and novel applications in the intersections of machine learning. Dr. Herremans shares her journey and the reason behind her audacity to rise above.

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'QD: Audacity to Rise Above' is a 3-Part Series celebrating women in science with unique journeys. Dr. Lynette Cheah leads the sustainable urban mobility research at SUTD, which develops data driven models and tools to reduce the environmental impacts of passengers and urban freight transports. Dr. Cheah shares her journey and the reason behind her audacity to rise above. 

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'QD: Audacity to Rise Above' is a 3-Part Series celebrating women in science with unique journeys. Dr. Nimanthi Jayathilaka is a professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. Her areas of expertise are biomarkers of disease severity, infectious disease markers, edible oils and nutrition, antioxidants and bioavailability. Dr. Jayathilaka shares her journey and the reason behind her audacity to rise above.