President Kevin Baugh is the head of state of the micronation of Molossia. Located in the western United States, the 11-acre country has its own navy, army, currency, and dictator, and has therefore attracted widespread attention from millions across the globe.

Here is a link to Molossia's website, if you would like to learn more: https://www.molossia.org/

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Edwina Currie is a broadcaster, writer, and former politician. Once one of the biggest names in British politics, Currie served as the Conservative MP for South Derbyshire from 1983 until 1997. During this time, she also served as a health minister under Margaret Thatcher, famously resigning after the salmonella-in-eggs controversy.

After leaving politics, Currie became a successful novelist and television personality, featuring on shows such as I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing.

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Nick Davies is one of the most important investigative journalists of recent times. Most notably, he uncovered the phone hacking scandal in Rupert Murdoch's media empire, initiated the alliance of news organisations that published US war logs and cables obtained by WikiLeaks, and was part of the team that handled the British end of Edward Snowden's leaks about the US National Security Agency.

Davies will also be played by David Tennant in an upcoming series about the phone hacking scandal, called The Hack.

He has written numerous books on journalism and politics, which can be found here: https://www.nickdavies.net/books/

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I am joined by HSH Nina, Princess of Seborga. Since 2019, Princess Nina has been the reigning monarch of the Principality of Seborga, a micronation located in northwestern Italy. Seborga's claims to independence are based on Seborga being excluded from territorial settlements made by the Congress of Vienna after the Napoleonic Wars.

Find out more about Seborga here: https://www.principatodiseborga.com/en

The Principality of Seborga's Instagram account: @princseborga

Princess Nina's Instagram account: @nina_princess_seborga

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Mike Mullane is an American former NASA astronaut who completed three space missions aboard the space shuttles Discovery and Atlantis in the 1980s, serving as a mission specialist in the first group of space shuttle astronauts. He returned in 1990. Mullane has since been inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame and has written numerous books, including his memoir, Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut.

Prior to his career as an astronaut, Mullane was a weapons system operator aboard aircraft in the Vietnam War, completing 134 combat missions in Vietnam.

Purchase Mullane's memoir here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Riding-Rockets-Outrageous-Shuttle-Astronaut/dp/0743276825/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

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Ryan-Mark Parsons is a media personality and political advisor. He first achieved success as the youngest-ever contestant on The Apprentice in 2019, aged 19. He went on to feature on other shows, and is a regular political commentator. He currently serves as a parliamentary aide for a Shadow Minister.

Follow him @ryanmarkparsons on X.

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Jill Wine-Banks is an American lawyer who was one of the prosecutors during the Watergate scandal, one of the most impactful moments in American history. Her vital contributions to the obstruction of justice trial ultimately led to the downfall of Richard Nixon. Wine-Banks also served as the first female General Counsel of the American Army under President Jimmy Carter, where she played a crucial role in integrating women into the regular US army, among other achievements. Wine-Banks has also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Bar Association, and she now works as an analyst on MSNBC, as well as the host of the podcasts #SistersinLaw, iGen Politics and Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks. She is also the author of the memoir The Watergate Girl.

#SistersinLaw: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_lj4KFLJrHELW6A6rkMRBp

iGen Politics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkcZPHvib9MinKUJtpdspA

Just The Facts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO

The Watergate Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Watergate-Girl-Justice-Criminal-President/dp/1250244323/

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Interview with Michael Hingson, who was on the 78th floor of World Trade Centre One during the 9/11 attacks. Blind since birth, his relationship with his guide dog, Roselle, was crucial to his, and others', calm and safe escape from the tower. Michael is now a motivational speaker and bestselling author.

Please go to https://michaelhingson.com/ to contact Michael if you would like to invite him to any speaking engagements.

To purchase his books, go to https://michaelhingson.com/books/

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Interview with Crissy Outlaw, who was once one of America's most successful pornstars from 1999 until she left the industry in 2006 after becoming a Christian. She now speaks out about the harmful effects of pornography, and helps other women escape the industry.

If you would like to support Crissy get the equipment to launch her own podcast, go to https://www.givesendgo.com/Crissyoutlaw to donate!

Follow her on Instagram @crissyoutlaw

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Interview with Alison Kinnaird MBE, one of the most prominent glass engravers in the world. She is also known for her contributions to Celtic music, and supporting the revival of the Scottish harp. Alison is genuinely one of the most amazing people I have had the honour of interviewing.

Website link: https://www.alisonkinnaird.com/

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Apologies for the long end to the podcast - it is getting fixed!

Interview with Paul Templer, a man who survived a shocking hippopotamus attack in 1996, with his experience radically changing his approach to life. He now influences others with his insights and launched the Templer Foundation, which seeks to help vulnerable women and children around the world. It is currently active in Zimbabwe and Nepal.

Please consider supporting the Templer Foundation. Here is a link to their website as well as their Instagram account:

https://www.templerfoundation.org/

Instagram: @templerfoundation.

Purchase his book 'Marked for Life: Finding Grace and Grit Where You Least Expect It' here:

https://www.amazon.com/Marked-Life-Finding-Grace-Expect-ebook/dp/B0BG63WWGQ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669091818&sr=8-1

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In this episode, I sit down with Timothy Cho, a two-time North Korean defector, who is now a human rights activist based in the UK. His story is so devastating and harrowing. Despite coming close to death so many times, Cho's resilience saw him come to freedom, and he now uses his experiences to make a positive difference.

Follow his Twitter for updates: @Timothycho08

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An interview with human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith. He has dedicated his career to working on death penalty cases in the US  and other civil rights issues. Having successfully represented over 300 prisoners on death row and dozens of guantananom bay inmates, he has lived a life dedicated to fighting what he sees as deeply flawed justice systems.

It was such a privilege interviewing Clive, and something I will always remember.

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