www.sebp.police.uk Easier Said Than Done webinar - Video Response The time it takes to get a response from police is a key determinant of public satisfaction and police performance. In recent years, forces have experimented with using video-call technology to connect callers to police officers more quickly. Rigorous evaluations have shown it to be much, much faster and popular with victims of crime. But like anything involving technology in a fast moving environment, it's not easy to get it up and

Bangladesh is often described as one of the great development success stories of recent decades. Poverty has fallen sharply, life expectancy has risen, and millions of women have entered the workforce. Today, however, that narrative sits uneasily beside new questions about data reliability, the cost-of-living crisis, and deepening inequality. What explains this paradox and what does Bangladesh’s experience reveal about how societies learn from crisis?In this episode, Dan Banik speaks with Naomi

(00:00:00) Trans 101: How Transgender Hormone Therapy Changes Body and Brain(00:03:26) Why you can't change the mind (00:05:17) Estrogen and what it takes to start it (00:08:58) Testosterone and what it takes to start it (00:11:58) How hormones work (00:15:19) Psychological changes (00:19:48) Physical changes on estrogen (00:21:31) Physical changes on testosterone (00:22:53) Surgical options for trans women (00:26:28) Surgical options for trans men (00:32:01) Conclusion (00:33:17) Outro For

Dedicating a little time to tune into your body fortifies you to better handle the stresses of daily life.How To Do This Practice: Find your space: Choose a quiet place where you feel safe and comfortable. You can sit, stand, or lie down, whatever helps you relax. If sitting, rest your hands on your thighs; if standing, let them hang by your sides. Begin with your breath: Close your eyes. Inhale slowly to a count of four, feeling your belly and chest expand. Exhale to a count of four,

Begum Wilayat Mahal, the self-proclaimed heir to the House of Awadh, has fascinated journalists and writers for decades. She claimed she was Indian royalty, descended from the kings of Awadh, a kingdom annexed by the British in 1856. She spent a decade in the waiting room of the New Delhi train station, receiving journalists intrigued by the image of Indian royals in cramped conditions. Then, her family was granted use of a rundown 14th-century hunting lodge in Delhi; none were seen in public

A chilling pattern runs through centuries of human contact with beings that straddle the line between alien and spirit. On this episode, we explore strange abductions, parasitic intelligences, and the disturbing theme of energy vampirism that surfaces across Eastern lore and modern UFO accounts. From the luminous visitors of ancient skies to entities that drain vitality and manipulate human perception, we uncover how these encounters reveal an enduring presence, one that feeds on fear, thrives in

We spend a third of our lives unconscious. Most of us do not think about it, but lacking good sleep is a threat to our survival. We sleep because our lives depend on it. Without it, we would fall into comas and die. This episode is all about sleep. Through science, we have gained a clear perspective on its positive effects on the mind and the body. Many mysteries remain to be uncovered related this state of mind where the awareness of our surroundings all ...

In this episode of Bow Down, Reese Brown and Dennis dive deep into the viral ”Tradwife*”* trend, the so-called ”male loneliness epidemic,” and what “authentic masculinity” really looks like in 2025.From choice feminism to the shame surrounding vulnerability and sex work, Reese and Dennis unpack how social media shapes our ideas of gender, power, and love — and what it takes to live authentically in an algorithm-driven world.A HUGE thank you to DevidMiller62 on TikTok for inspiring this episode

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Are you an OBSESSED CRIME JUNKIE like us? We love true crime!Welcome to Get Obsessed, where we go deep, dark, and disturbingly curious. Host Julie Lokun, JD, confesses what millions secretly feel: an unshakable obsession with true crime. This isn’t your casual Dateline-before-bed fascination. This is the 2:00 AM rabbit hole of Googling Ed Gein, forensic entomology, and “how did a handyman from Wisconsin become the inspiration for Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Julie

Our Podcast's 71st episode is now available. Featuring a return to the podcast by Vaughn Baker, CEO of Strategos, Intl. and the ASSP HCPS Administrator, Pamela Hunter, PhD, CSP, and the ASSP Public Sector Practice Specialty Administrator, Randy Milliron, SMP, EMR, this is a thorough discussion of Political Violence, a topic that has tragic implications across American history, but has also sadly showed itself to be a to-date risk area in the Occupational and Public Safety spaces. Thank you to

In today’s episode of Guns Unpacked, we welcome Dr. Michelle Phelps, a professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota. Phelps is an expert on probation, criminal justice reform, and the politics of policing. Her first book is titled Breaking the Pendulum: The Long Struggle Over Criminal Justice, which is co-authored by Philip Goodman and Joshua Paige and published by Oxford University Press in 2017. Phelps joins us today to discuss her book, The Minneapolis Reckoning: Race, Violence, and the

Returning to the show tonight is author Rebecca Pittman who's here to discuss her new book called The Haunting of Palace of Versailles.It was a palace of the Kings of France; the creation of the Sun King, Louis XIV. The marvel of all Europe it soon became a gilded cage for the monarchs and the courtiers who lived there. The saga of Versailles is filled with intrigue, scandal, glory, and tragedy. It is here that the nobility of France manipulated and poisoned their way to the top. Marriages, deaths,

Democratic backsliding, culture wars and partisan politics in the past two decades has seen the regression of human rights protections in the courts and across societies. However, having made incremental gains in constitutional courts, LGBTQ+ rights operate as somewhat of a paradox. In this pivotal work, Professor Rehan Abeyratne makes an argument that the progress made in LGBTQ+ rights protection obscures an increased shift towards authoritarian legality in the courts and beyond. Case studies of

Maggie Gram is a writer, cultural historian, and designer. She leads an experience-design team at Google. She has taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and Harvard University, and she has written for N+1 and the New York Times. She lives in New York. The Invention of Design: A Twentieth-Century History (Basic Books, 2025)Recommended Books: Henry Dreyfuss, Designing for People Dolly Alderton, Ghosts Rob Franklin, Great Black Hope Chris

In this episode, I sit down with Rob Bozell, who served the Nebraska State Historical Society for more than three decades and retired as State Archaeologist after a career that began in the 1980’s. Rob reflects on his journey through some of the most transformative decades in American archaeology, including the passage of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and its lasting impact on the field.In the first half of our conversation, Rob takes us back to the

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Altamush Saeed, an interspecies justice lawyer, educator, and nonprofit leader exploring how Pakistan prepares for and responds to crises. Altamush challenges the idea of ‘natural’ disasters, arguing they’re human-driven failures of planning and policy, especially for more-than-just-human animals who are too often left out. From live flood-response and emergency veterinary aid to courtroom advocacy, Altamush shows what it looks like to centre

What really happens when two people kiss? Far more than you think. From the brain chemistry it triggers, to the subtle information you’re exchanging, to the dozens of muscles involved — kissing is a complex act with fascinating effects on both body and mind. https://www.thehealthy.com/family/relationships/6-ways-kissing-makes-you-stronger/#ixzz3kK7pLATk“Be authentic.” You’ve heard that advice countless times — but what does it actually mean? Do you really have one “authentic self”? And if so, why

In this conversation, Dr Austin Tay explores the significance of humour in leadership and its impact on workplace dynamics. He discusses the different styles of humour, the strategic use of humour to foster team cohesion, and how humour can serve as a diagnostic tool for understanding organisational challenges. The conversation emphasises the importance of context, trust, and appropriateness in using humour effectively, ultimately highlighting how leaders who leverage humour can create a

This October, we’re celebrating 8 years of Behavioral Grooves! To mark the occasion, we’re digging into our archives and re-sharing some of our most popular and thought-provoking conversations every Thursday for the next two months.The celebration builds to our Anniversary Event on October 16th in Minneapolis, where fan favorite Nick Epley will lead the audience in a live social experiment and conversation about the science we all love. 🎉 Space is limited—grab your tickets now through the link in