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Bloomsbury presents The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism by Phil Gramm and Donald J. Boudreaux, read by Heathcliff Lee. "This readable and important book makes a strong case that the received version of economic history taught in high schools...

“Timely and important . . . It should be our North Star for the recovery and beyond.” —Hillary Clinton “Sperling makes a forceful case that only by speaking to matters of the spirit can liberals root their belief in economic justice in people’s deepest aspirations—in their sense of...

Plastic surgery has become the answer for many Americans, and in American Plastic sociologist Laurie Essig explores how we arrived at this particular solution. Over the last decade there has been a 465 percent increase in cosmetic work, and we now spend over $12 billion annually on procedures like liposuction, face-lifts, tummy tucks, and boob jobs.

Discover a groundbreaking vision for how to unlock America’s full potential for greatness from one of the country’s foremost conservative leaders: David McCormick, the former CEO of Bridgewater Associates. It’s easy to be pessimistic about the state of our country these days, but as...

At a time when debate is raging about how to create jobs and revive the American economy, veteran business writer William J. Holstein argues that the best way for us to recover our economic footing is to do what Americans do best - innovate and create new industries. Contrary to the perception that the American economy has run out of inspiration and new ideas, Holstein uses compelling case studies to celebrate the innovation and business success being experienced in many industries....

Governor Andrew Cuomo tells the riveting story of how he took charge in the fight against COVID-19 as New York became the epicenter of the pandemic, offering hard-won lessons in leadership and his vision for the path forward. “An impressive road map to dealing with a crisis as serious as any...

When Hank Paulson, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs, was appointed in 2006 to become the nation's next Secretary of the Treasury, he knew that his move from Wall Street to Washington would be daunting and challenging. But Paulson had no idea that a year later, he would find himself at the very...

“Whatever it takes” That was Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s vow as the worst financial panic in more than fifty years gripped the world and he struggled to avoid the once unthinkable: a repeat of the Great Depression. Brilliant but temperamentally cautious, Bernanke researched and...

You may not realize it, but you helped pay for a $10 million, fourteen-month government “investigation” of the housing collapse. Only your $10 million didn’t buy much, and it certainly didn’t buy truth; any hope of that went out the window on day one. The congressionally appointed...

From James Beard Leadership Award winner Saru Jayaraman, Forked is an enlightening examination of what we don't talk about when we talk about restaurants: Is the line cook working through a case of stomach flu because he doesn't get paid sick days? Is the busser not being promoted because he speaks with an accent? Is the server tolerating sexual harassment because tips are her only income?

An against-the-grain polemic on American capitalism from New York Times bestselling author Tyler Cowen. We love to hate the 800-pound gorilla. Walmart and Amazon destroy communities and small businesses. Facebook turns us into addicts while putting our personal data at risk. From skeptical...

Please support "An American Voice" by listening to the K9 Institutes FREE training workshop and learn the secrets to training your canine that Service Dog trainers have used for ages. Please use this link for access:  https://k9ti.org/r/American1/free-workshop/We will talk about current events, the who, the why and most importantly our American future.  I am a staunch United States of America Patriot but I'm tired of our leaders playing the blame game. What kind of future not to mention Nation are we going to leave our kid's/grandkids? That's what we are going to do here, try to figure that...

Watching the news might cause some anxiety this is a conversational podcast with a splash of humor. We young adults try to make sense of the world around them.

Voices of Liberty is a podcast powered by Young Americans for Liberty and hosted by Sean Themea. Each week, Voices of Liberty brings you the untold stories of the next generation of liberty leaders. These are the people fiercely defending America’s founding principles and proving that freedom is not just an idea, but a movement that is winning right now. Listeners hear from bold entrepreneurs showing that free markets work, principled elected officials pushing back against big government, and fearless student activists standing up for liberty on college campuses across the country. Through ...

Welcome to the ACB Transportation and Advocacy Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series. ACB encourages transit systems, government services, and public accommodations to supplement existing informational and wayfinding technologies through the deployment of technology-based accessibility tools and strategies as one means of providing access to the built environment for people who are blind or have low vision.

The Federal Retirement Show is the only podcast and web series exclusively dedicated to helping federal employees and their families plan for retirement and reach financial freedom. American Benefits Exchange specializes in providing solid financial solutions to federal, postal and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and expert knowledge to support these niche markets. Learn more: thinkabx.com/find-an-agent-or-get-a-quote

Powered by Young Americans Against Socialism, the Survivors of Socialism podcast explores the stories of heroic individuals from around the world who can personally testify to the dangers of socialism and other forms of radical leftism, including authoritarianism, communism, and totalitarianism. Each episode features an in-depth discussion about the guest's personal experiences and their thoughts on the relation between what they experienced in their home country versus what is currently happening in the United States of America.

Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and chat about necessary legal reforms to restore our democratic legitimacy and improve the lives of all people.

Technology, along with domestic and international events, are constantly threatening global security. American Military University brings you Protect and Secure, a podcast featuring experts in cybersecurity, homeland security, intelligence, international affairs, politics, the military, and more to discuss the ever-changing security landscape. To learn more, visit AMUonline.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Responding to natural and manmade disasters requires intense planning and coordination in both the public and private sectors. American Military University brings you AMU Disaster Crew, a podcast featuring experts in emergency disaster management (EDM) discussing prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies and analysis of disasters. To learn more, visit AMUonline.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.