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The era of hope and change is dead...and it only took six months in office to kill it. Never has an administration taken office with more inflated expectations of turning Washington around. Never have a media-anointed American Idol and his entourage fallen so fast and hard.

Merchants of Doubt has been praised—and attacked—around the world, for reasons easy to understand. This book tells, with “brutal clarity” (Huffington Post), the disquieting story of how a loose-knit group of high-level scientists and scientific advisers, with deep connections in politics and industry, ran effective campaigns to mislead the public and deny well-established scientific knowledge over four decades.

‘Sensational new book’ – MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘Bombshell book’ – THE SUN ‘Tell-all book’ – MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Explosive new book' – DAILY MAIL 'Kervin is a master storyteller' – THE LONDON STANDARD AN UNFLINCHING EXPOSÉ OF MOHAMED AL-FAYED'S 25-YEAR REIGN OF TERROR AT HARRODS...

""I don't take responsibility at all."" Those words of Donald Trump at a March 13, 2020, press conference are likely to be history's epitaph on his presidency. A huge swath of Americans have put their faith in Trump, and Trump only, because they see the rest of the country building a future that...

From the man who coined the term "net neutrality," author of The Master Switch and The Attention Merchants, comes a warning about the dangers of excessive corporate and industrial concentration for our economic and political future. We live in an age of extreme corporate concentration, in...

Shortlisted for Columbia Journalism School’s J. Anthony Lukas Award A Publishers Lunch NonFiction Buzz Book| Named Most Anticipated by Los Angeles Times A leading authority on sheriffs investigates the impunity with which they police their communities, alongside the troubling role they play in...

“Juul’s rise and fall teaches us something about greed, capitalism, policy failure and a particular cycle in American business that seems destined to repeat itself. . . . Deeply reported and illuminating.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) Big Tobacco meets Silicon...

Are radical climate activists hurting the cause? Germany should have been a global leader in combating climate change—its voters consider it a major issue and back the world’s most powerful Green Party. Yet, Germany’s climate policies have been disappointing. What happened? In Climate...

“This powerful and meticulously argued book reveals that immigration crackdowns … [have] always been about saving and protecting the racist idea of a white America.” —Ibram X. Kendi, award-winning author of Four Hundred Souls and Stamped from the Beginning “A damning inquiry into the...

A REVELATORY AND DARKLY COMIC ADVENTURE THROUGH A NATION ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN—FROM THE HALLS OF CONGRESS TO THE BASES OF BAGHDAD TO THE APOCALYPTIC CHURCHES OF THE HEARTLAND Rolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi set out to describe the nature of George Bush’s America in the post-9/11...

In Captured, U.S. Senator and former federal prosecutor Sheldon Whitehouse offers an eye-opening take on what corporate influence looks like today from the Senate Floor, adding a first-hand perspective to Jane Mayer’s Dark Money. Americans know something is wrong in their government...

"Grass-Roots Drive Is Forcing Mexico to Confront Its Corruption" is from the May 28, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Kirk Semple and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"India Bans Largest Currency Bills, for Now, in Bid to Cut Corruption" is from the November 08, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Geeta Anand and Hari Kumar and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Join Abiel and Hiro as they delve deep into the topic of corruption eradication in Indonesia in their insightful podcast. In each episode, they explore the complex landscape of corruption within the country, from its roots and causes to the impact it has on society and the economy. Through engaging discussions, they analyze key cases, government policies, and the role of law enforcement and civil society in fighting corruption. Abiel and Hiro also bring in expert opinions, share real-life stories, and propose actionable solutions to combat corruption. Whether you're a student, a professional, ...

Instead of indulging in corrupt practices, we should rather work on overcoming the problem of corruption. We must set an example for the citizens and inspire them to work with honesty and dedication to reach their goals rather than using corrupt means.

Israeli police investigators questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for three hours at his official residence Monday evening on suspicion of receiving illicit gifts and favors from business executives.

"Netanyahu Questioned in Israel Corruption Inquiry" is from the January 02, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Kristi Burns.

On Thursday evening, for the second time this week, investigators grilled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at his official residence as a suspect in an investigation into possible corruption, the details of which have largely been kept under wraps.

"Netanyahu Is Questioned a Second Time on Corruption Suspicions" is from the January 05, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Is the Supreme Court Clueless about Corruption? Ask Jack Abramoff" is from the July 05, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Carl Hulse and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Even as the poorest Indians have struggled, many have continued to voice support for the prime minister’s initiative to target the vast amounts of untaxed money, known as “black money,”flowing through the country’s economy, in hopes that it will combat an endemic culture of corruption.

"Cash Ban Brings Pain, but India, Fed Up With Corruption, Grits Its Teeth" is from the January 01, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Geeta Anand and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Are you ready to venture into the shadows? Dirty Deeds unravels the hidden stories of the fraud and deceit behind some of the biggest international scandals in recent years, told by the investigative journalists who uncovered them.We’ll bring you reporting from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), a worldwide network of journalists who cross borders and bad guys to shine a bright light on some of the world’s most dangerous criminal networks. We’ll travel the globe from the oil fields of Venezuela to the rosewood forests of Namibia to the steppes of Central Asia. ...