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The 7 Deadly Myths traces antisemitism from its earliest origins to the present day and uncovers the dangerous conspiracy theories that have corrupted reasoning and led people and nations to diabolical acts. Exploring some of the most significant events in history and uncovering little-known villains, this book answers the questions of how antisemitism takes hold, how it is transmitted, and how it inspires violence to the present day.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, one renowned scientist, in his famous bowtie, appeared daily on major news networks such as MSNBC, NPR, the BBC, and others. Dr. Peter J. Hotez often went without sleep, working around the clock to develop a nonprofit COVID-19 vaccine and to keep the public informed. During that time, he was one of the most trusted voices on the pandemic and was even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his selfless work. He also became one of the main targets of anti-science rhetoric that gained traction through conservative news media.

Tells of the seductress, the student, and a murder in New England. The perfect life of newlyweds, Pam and Gregg Smart, was shattered in 1990 when Gregg was shot dead. In the trial, it emerged that Pam had seduced 15-year-old Bill Flynn to do the killing.

An all-star team of 18 conservative writers offers a hilarious, insightful, sanctimony-free remix of William Bennett's The Book of Virtues - without parental controls. The Seven Deadly Virtues sits down next to listeners at the bar, buys them a drink, and, an hour or three later, ushers them into the revival tent without them even realizing it.

Murder on the Inside tells the harrowing story of a prison in crisis against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in the history of human rights. Occurring just months before the uprising at Attica Prison, the Kingston riot has remained largely undocumented, and few have known the details—yet the tense drama chronicled here is more relevant today than ever. A gripping account of the standoff and the efforts for justice and reform it inspired, Murder on the Inside is essential listening for our times.

"The Boy, the Ambassador and the Deadly Encounter on the Road" is from the December 16, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Helene Cooper and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Police Investigating Deadly Explosions North of Tokyo" is from the October 23, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Motoko Rich and Makiko Inoue and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Deadly Wildfires on Portuguese Island of Madeira Reach Its Largest City" is from the August 11, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Raphael Minder and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"A Cheaper Airbag, and Takata's Road to a Deadly Crisis" is from the August 26, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Hiroko Tabuchi and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

The tobacco industry has spent decades honing its deadly strategies to maximise its profits. Despite the well-known dangers of tobacco there are still eight million tobacco-related deaths each year.Why, decades after it’s deceptions were uncovered, is this industry still so powerful and profitable?This podcast, based on ground-breaking research by the Tobacco Control Research Group, exposes the tactics of the tobacco industry. Experts from the University of Bath and other organisations consider the progress that has been made in countering this deadly industry and what still needs to be ...

What it's all about...I was inspired to create this podcast by the current Australian government’s push for a referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament (The Indigenous Voice). This show is about exposing the many Deadly Indigenous voices (plural) that exist between the Yes23 campaigners and the racist No voters and through conversations with a diverse range of everyday Indigenous Australians, political activists, politicians, lawyers, comedians, musicians etc we will learn why many Indigenous peoples are saying No (a progressive No) and offer alternatives to what many deem a symbolic ...

"Jordan Reports Deadly Attack on Palestinian Refugee Camp" is from the June 06, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Rana F. Sweis and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Philippines President Criticizes Times Piece on Deadly Anti-Drug Campaign" is from the December 12, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Richard C. Paddock and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Curfew Imposed after Deadly Clashes in Northern India" is from the April 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Hari Kumar and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Germany Releases Man in Deadly Berlin Market Attack" is from the December 20, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Melissa Eddy and Alison Smale and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Russia Denies Any Role in Deadly Convoy Attack in Syria" is from the September 21, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Neil Macfarquhar and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Al-Shabab Stage Deadly Attack on Beachfront Restaurant in Mogadishu" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mohammed Ibrahim and Jeffrey Gettleman and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"ISIS Is Said to Claim Responsibility for Deadly Attack in Jordan" is from the December 20, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Rana F. Sweis and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"U.N. Criticizes Congo for Response to Deadly Unrest" is from the September 22, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jeffrey Gettleman and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"China Charges Dozen Officials Over Deadly Shenzhen Landslide" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Edward Wong and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.