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James Stout discusses Operation Nemesis, the assassination missions targeting Turkish leaders post-genocide. The podcast explores the historical context, covert operations, and moral complexities of seeking justice. It also touches on political intrigue, migrant struggles, and the pursuit of redemption amidst turbulent times.

James Stout discusses the group of unlikely heroes who assassinated the architects of the Armenian genocide. The podcast explores Armenian resistance, the brutal nature of the genocide, and the impact of genocidal violence. It also delves into Kurdish involvement, acknowledgment, and Sakhoman Talirian's revolutionary acts during World War I.

Author Kelsea Yu discusses her book 'The Orchard of Tomorrow' in the Cool Zone Media Book Club. The podcast delves into themes of love, rebuilding the world, nostalgia in a peach orchard, pursuit of immortality, and complex relationships. It also features a heated conversation, reflections on past choices, and exploration of allegories and concepts within the story.

James Stout discusses the group of unlikely heroes who assassinated the architects of the Armenian genocide. Topics include Armenian resistance movements, revolutionary actions, roles of anarchist women in historical events, and the Ottoman Empire's involvement in World War I.

James Stout, an expert on Armenian resistance history, discusses Operation Nemesis and the Armenian Genocide. Topics include the lack of awareness, historical figures like Gomitas, and the complex history of Armenia. The conversation also touches on the Ottoman Empire, kayaking mishaps, legal advice, and summer fun. Additionally, the podcast covers the tolerance and complexity within the Ottoman Empire, the transition to a constitutional monarchy, and the challenges faced by ethnic minorities like Kurds and Armenians.

Margaret finishes reading you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of this week's rerun episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Shereen about how, in the era before divorce, a group of women sold poison to aspiring widows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret's taking the week off! Here's a rerun where Margaret talks with Shereen about how, in the era before divorce, a group of women sold poison to aspiring widows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret finishes talking with Ed Zitron about the origins of one of her all-time favorite games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.