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In The Revenge of Geography, Robert D. Kaplan builds on the insights, discoveries, and theories of great geographers and geopolitical thinkers of the near and distant past to look back at critical pivots in history and then to look forward at the evolving global scene. Kaplan traces the history of the world's hot spots by examining their climates, topographies, and proximities to other embattled lands.

elizapark.org Eliza Against the World is a variety show hosted by Paul Geigel, and Paul KillinsThe show discusses topics related to practicing Christianity in a hostile world, and is designed for anyone interested in following Jesus or learning about Christians. Listeners are encouraged to follow the show on their preferred podcast platform.

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In the vein of Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Dorothy Roberts's Fatal Invention, Infected is the epic story of white supremacists, compromised doctors, racist politicians, and the heroes who challenged them.

Lothrop Stoddards seminal work on race delves into the shifting racial dynamics of the post-First World War era. In this thought-provoking treatise, Stoddard challenges the assumption of enduring white supremacy, offering insights into how other races would rise to contest it in the years to come. Join us as we explore his bold predictions and the implications they hold for our understanding of race and power. - Summary by Readerad

New York Times best-selling author Ted C. Fishman reveals the stunning challenges of a world awash with seasoned citizens. By 2030, those over 50 will outnumber people under 17 for the first time in history. Fishman explores the resulting impact on families, businesses, nations, and medical care.

The criminalisation of homosexuality over centuries has been one of the shocking injustices of European history - it existed from the middle ages and before and well into the 20th century. The death penalty (hanging or burning) was a commonplace feature in legal systems. These two remarkable texts - one from England in the 18th century and one from Germany in the 19th century - show how there was a growing awareness of the prejudice and the cruelty of its effect.

Alan Dershowitz has been called “one of the most prominent and consistent defenders of civil liberties in America” by Politico. Yet he has come under partisan fire for applying those same principles to Donald Trump during the course of his many appearances in national media outlets as an expert resource on civil and constitutional law. The Case Against Impeaching Trump seeks to reorient the debate over impeachment to the same standard that Dershowitz has continued to uphold for decades: the law of the United States of America, as established by the Constitution.

America’s most sought-after voice in the fight to save female sports shares her unbelievable story and inspires readers to embrace common sense and truth in discussions about women's rights. Riley Gaines has been called many things: Collegiate athlete. All-American. Champion. But in 2022...

"Ayatollah Khamenei Warns Iran's Government against U.S. 'Deceptions'" is from the U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Thomas Erdbrink and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Indonesia's Top Court Rules against Educators in Sexual Assault Case" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Joe Cochrane and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"U.S. Says It'll Step up Defenses If China Fails to Act against North Korea" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jane Perlez and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Railing against Graft, a Georgian Leads Calls for a Cleanup in Ukraine" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Andrew E. Kramer and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Doubts in Asia over Whether New Sanctions against North Korea Can Work" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Choe Sang Hun and Edward Wong and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Julian Assange to 'Accept Arrest' If U.N. Panel Rules against Him" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Liam Stack , Sewell Chan, and Stephen Castle and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Trump has abdicated responsibility for the U.S.-led liberal order, and only time will tell the full extent of the damage he will wreak.

The legal and diplomatic challenges Trump would face in re-instituting Iran sanctions make it hard to see how he could rebuild effective international economic pressure on Iran. 

President Trump is now considering steps that would unilaterally remove at least some of the sanctions that the United States imposed on Russia in the wake of its 2014 annexation of Crimea. To Russia, this would signal that the United States will let it get away with conquest in its neighborhood, and that violating international law carries no penalty.

"Study Using Fake Job Letters Exposes Bias Against Disabled" is from the November 03, 2015 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Noam Scheiber and narrated by Fleet Cooper.