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A must-read for anyone who cares why so many celebs are sporting "bumps", or whether they are really "just like us", this guide - nay, rulebook - lays down the law on what you need to know to play Hollywood in a simple and concise manner.

Join comedians Tocarra Elise, Maria Randazzo, PAPIROSSA, and Quincie Zari for a round-up of our hottest takes of the week. We’re talking the personal, the pop cultural, the political, and the shady! We might even give you a ‘lil four-part harmony (or save it for the tour). The tea will be SERVED and you can find it on THE MF LIST.

We are being watched. That this statement no longer shocks is itself shocking. Post-Snowden, we know that the government - everywhere - has been reading our emails, listening to our phone calls, and watching whatever we do on the Internet. The only thing concealed is the nature of our watchers. In Watchlist, some of today's most prominent and promising fiction writers from around the globe respond to, reflect on, and mine for inspiration the surveillance culture in which we live.

Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.

In The Ocean in the School, Rick Bonus tells the stories of Pacific Islander students as they and their allies struggled to transform a university they believed did not value their presence.

In this original and trenchant work, Christina Sharpe interrogates literary, visual, cinematic, and quotidian representations of Black life that comprise what she calls the "orthography of the wake". Activating multiple registers of "wake" - the path behind a ship, keeping watch with the dead, coming to consciousness - Sharpe illustrates how Black lives are swept up and animated by the afterlives of slavery, and she delineates what survives despite such insistent violence and negation.

What is it like for a convicted murderer who has spent decades behind bars to suddenly find himself released into a world he barely recognizes? What is it like to start over from nothing? To answer these questions Sabine Heinlein followed the everyday lives and emotional struggles of Angel Ramos and his friends Bruce and Adam - three men convicted of some of society's most heinous crimes - as they return to the free world.

Asylum Denied is the gripping story of political refugee David Ngaruri Kenney's harrowing odyssey through the world of immigration processing in the United States. Kenney, while living in his native Kenya, led a boycott to protest his government's treatment of his fellow farmers. He was subsequently arrested and taken into the forest to be executed. This audiobook, told by Kenney and his lawyer Philip G. Schrag from Kenney's own perspective, tells of his near-murder, imprisonment, and torture in Kenya.

John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute ...

List of the Damned is a Podcast that recommends Horror Comics for you to check out. Some are new, some are old. Some are creepy and atmospheric whilst others are downright sinister and evil. From midnight possessions and disfiguring body horror to Lovecraftian inspirations and slasher spectacles - this podcast loves it all and strives to cover them all. There is no horror sub-genre off limits! So if you like horror movies and are thinking "hey I used to read comics as a kid" then this horror comics podcast is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A gripping history of the Security Service and its covert surveillance on British writers and intellectuals in the twentieth century.

What is poverty? What is inequality? How are they connected? How are they reproduced? How might they be overcome? Why should we try? The way we frame our questions shapes the way we see solutions. This book does what appears to be a no-brainer task, but one that is missing and important: it...

For decades, government pundits have dismissed these "coincidental" deaths, even regarding them as "myths" as "urban legends." Like most people, Richard and David were initially unsure about what to make of these 'coincidences'. After all, events don't "consult the odds" prior to happening; they simply happen. Then someone comes along later and figures out what the odds of it happening were. Some of the deaths seemed purely coincidental; heart attacks, hunting accidents.

Welcome to Stephanie's List, I'm Stephanie Gaddin, technologist and global citizen. Every episode I open my contact book for a conversation with one of my friends. My career path has zigged and zagged through corporate IT and insurance, small business, a software startup, and more. I always find myself making friends with the most fascinating and most unique people. So, who are these interesting individuals? Pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and settle in to find out: This is Stephanie's List. And you're on it!

Bucket List Boarding Pass is your go-to travel podcast for dreamers, doers, and those who live for making memories. Hosted by two passionate travel advisors, this show is designed to inspire, inform, and ignite your sense of adventure. Whether you are planning your next big getaway or simply love to daydream about far-off places, we bring you insider tips, expert advice, and unforgettable destination inspiration that helps turn travel dreams into booked adventures. Each episode dives into the must know details for iconic destinations and hidden gems alike, featuring firsthand stories, travel ...

You might know me as the voice from Top15s, the Chills YouTube channel, or the guy with the monotone voice. This podcast brings scary lists you can listen to anytime, covering true crime cases, horror stories, and unsolved mysteries that linger long after the episode ends. Each episode delivers unsettling scary stories told in the same familiar tone.

Love vs The List is where romance meets reality. Join a modern couple as they trade hilarious lists of things that drive each other just a little bit crazy—from the icky habits to the eye-roll moments. But it’s not all playful banter: they also open up about the joys and chaos of parenting, and what it really takes to keep love alive while raising a child . Equal parts funny, honest, and relatable, this is the podcast for anyone who knows that love isn’t perfect—it’s perfectly messy.Follow the podcast on Instagram @lovevsthelist, TikTok @lovevsthelist or you can send your story ...

Radical feminist author Andrea Dworkin was a caricature of misandrist extremism in the popular imagination and a polarizing figure within the women's movement, infamous for her antipornography stance and her role in the feminist sex wars of the 1980s. Last Days at Hot Slit brings together selections from Dworkin's work, both fiction and nonfiction, with the aim of putting the contentious positions she's best known for in dialogue with her literary oeuvre. It includes “Goodbye to All This” (1983), a scathing chapter from an unpublished manuscript.

Do you care about arguing past the point of no return over your favorite Pixar movie—or even your favorite Thanksgiving side? Then you’ve finally found the perfect list podcast: The Diss List with Bran and Dan! Each week, a guest brings in their personal top 10 list on a topic they’ve chosen. Then, hosts Bran and Dan share their opinions, make a few adjustments, and pitch the guest on which version of the list they should go with! Join us every Wednesday for new guests, new debates, and a brand-new Diss List—with Bran and Dan! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @thedisslist Watch the ...

What happens when your name ends up on a blacklist? Ricochet Media’s newest podcast investigates how pro-Israel websites and Canadian charities target, surveil and silence pro-Palestine students, professors, and journalists – often women and people of colour – by documenting their names and actions in online dossiers. Through personal stories, data analysis, and deep reporting, There is a List asks who’s behind these lists and why they exist. New episodes every Tuesday. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of Journalists for Human Rights. You can send comments and ...