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What does contemporary China's diverse and exciting fiction tell us about its culture, and the relationship between art and politics? The Subplot takes us on a lively journey through a literary landscape like you’ve never seen before: a vast migrant-worker poetry movement, homoerotic romances...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Mental Floss Book to Read in Summer 2019 “Gripping.… Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense is a must-read.” —NPR A President on Trial. A Reputation at Stake. ABC News legal correspondent and host of LIVE PD Dan Abrams reveals the story of Teddy Roosevelt’s...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Uncontrolled Spread is everything you’d hope: a smart and insightful account of what happened and, currently, the best guide to what needs to be done to avoid a future pandemic."" —Wall Street Journal “Informative and well paced.”—The Guardian “An intense...

The New York Times bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran returns with a guide to the power of literature in turbulent times, arming readers with a resistance reading list, ranging from James Baldwin to Zora Neale Hurston to Margaret Atwood. ""[A] stunning look at the power of reading...

An eye-opening account of the failures of our financial system, the sources of its staying power, and the path to meaningful economic reform.

A riveting behind-the-scenes account of the new stars of the far right—and how they’ve partnered with billionaire donors, idealogues, and political insiders to build the most powerful youth movement the American right has ever seen In the wake of the Obama presidency, a group of young...

A Little Book about Big Change We all want the same things. We want to live a life of purpose and meaning. We want to leave a legacy for our children and grandchildren. We want to leave the world a better place. And yet we spend so much time wringing our hands over what’s wrong and not nearly...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Residence and First Women—also a New York Times bestseller—comes a poignant, news-making look at the lives of the five former presidents in the wake of their White House years, including the surprising friendships they have formed through...

A groundbreaking volume from the president and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club makes the profound argument that to preserve the environment, a revolution must take place in which every person becomes a champion for nature and the outdoors. In The Outdoor Citizen, John Judge coins the term "the outdoor citizen" delivering his remarkably persuasive argument that we must all become citizens of the natural world, owning and instilling in the next generation a keen interest in the outdoors and reconnecting with life's most essential foundation: nature.

Politics in India is deeply complex, and nowhere is this as apparent as in Maharashtra, where centuries-old fault lines of caste, region and ideology collide. In episode 5 of The Book Club, Amit Varma raves about Sujata Anandan's 'Maharashtra Maximus', the perfect guide to this complex subject.

About 50km outside of Cape Town lies the beautiful town of Stellenbosch, nestled against vineyards and blue mountains that stretch to the sky. Here reside some of South Africa’s wealthiest individuals: all male, all Afrikaans - and all stinking rich. Johann Rupert, Jannie Mouton, Markus Jooste and Christo Weise, to name a few. Julius Malema refers to them scathingly as ‘The Stellenbosch Mafia’, the very worst example of white monopoly capital. But who really are these mega-wealthy individuals, and what influence do they exert?

Welcome to Club Eisenhower, the official podcast of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. You may be wondering why we chose Club Eisenhower as the name of our podcast. Here’s why… During Ike’s early military career, officers were expected to host social events for others, including their superior officers. With Mamie’s finishing school background and vivacious personality, she excelled in this and their quarters became known as “Club Eisenhower.” The guest list may vary with every new duty station, but Club Eisenhower remained a constant. And the Eisenhowers entertained ...

Hoe ziet de Brabantse landbouw- en voedselketen er uit in 2030? In deze serie van vier afleveringen geven de hoofdrolspelers daar zelf antwoord op door met elkaar in gesprek te gaan. Of het nu gaat om een vader die zijn melkveebedrijf de komende jaren over doet aan zijn dochter die wil innoveren of de supermarktbaas met 700 winkels die met iedereen in de keten een goede relatie nodig heeft. Zij hebben zich allemaal aangesloten bij de club en gaan met elkaar in gesprek. De Club van 30 kijkt terug, vooruit, maar staat ook stil bij het heden. Bij succes, bij fouten om van te leren. Om te ...

Thought leaders and changemakers explore the mindshifts and policy solutions needed to transform the complex challenges facing humanity and the planet today.

Six of the nine sitting justices of the Supreme Court are current or former members of The Federalist Society - a private, conservative legal organization which has grown to dominate modern American jurisprudence. Takeover tells the story of how The Federalist Society started as a student club and grew to become the most influential legal organization in US history. Over the last three decades, they managed to shape judicial policy and secure numerous seats for its members on courts of appeals and the Supreme Court.

Hello! Welcome to the club where we are FED UP with the FED! American politics is getting crazier day by day and some of us may need an outlet to get out our feelings (Me, I do) Well, on this podcast we will talk about all of the latest news and bond around the frustration that is our dying democracy! If this sounds like a club you would like to join follow us on Instagram @thefedupclub and Spotify so you can stay up to date and listen to the latest episodes!

World news, the not boring way. People from around the world tell you what has been making the news in their country, both local and international. Heated arguments and silly discussions ensue.

The Short Bus Debate Club is a discussion regarding past and contemporary issues. We are trying to provoke thought and hopefully change our course by looking at where our stupidity has taken us and maybe give us a glimpse of where we will be going if we stay the course.

Join Allison Gill as dives into some of the best new books! This season she explores Allow Me to Retort by Elie Mystal

"Clubhouse Podcast Radio Today , listeners can expect a lineup of engaging episodes that dive deep into various aspects of American history and government. Each episode will provide insightful analysis, expert perspectives, and thought-provoking discussions on key topics shaping the nation's past and present. Former Drifters member, Butch Leake, is the esteemed host of Radio Today's Club podcast. With a Lifetime Achievement Award, he brings expertise and passion to History, Government, and Entertainment discussions. Tune in for enlightening and entertaining experience.