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Written by one of India’s best-known public intellectuals, Voices of Dissent has immense relevance. It is essential listening for anyone who contemplates not only the Indian past but also the direction in which society and the nation is headed.

Featuring new interviews with his accusers and overlooked evidence of his deceptions, a deeply reported account of the life and confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh, set against the conservative movement's capture of the courts. In DISSENT, award-winning investigative journalist Jackie Calmes brings...

Challenging the ideas of the day. Lets Dialogue!

Twenty years of America’s Global War on Terror produced little tangible success while exacting enormous harm. In Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States sustained tens of thousands of casualties, expended trillions of dollars, and inflicted massive suffering on the very populations that we sought to “liberate.” Now the inclination to forget it all and move on is palpable. But there is much to be learned from the immense debacle. And those who served and fought in these wars are best positioned to teach us.

The Dissent Agenda is your weekly dose of political side-eye, deep dives, and defiance. From national news to a locals only edition on Virginia Beach politics, hosts Melissa and Cody break down what they said vs. what they meant — and why it matters. No politician is safe. Whether it’s federal gaslighting or school board chaos, we’re here to talk about it because if you aren't at the table, you are on the menu.

American economic policy ranks as something between bad and disgraceful. As leading economist Alan S. Blinder argues, a crucial cultural divide separates economic and political civilizations. Economists and politicians often talk - and act - at cross purposes: politicians typically seek economists' "advice" only to support preconceived notions, not to learn what economists actually know or believe. Politicians naturally worry about keeping constituents happy and winning elections. Some are devoted to an ideology.

A young diplomat's account of her assignment in South Sudan, a firsthand example of US foreign policy that has failed in its diplomacy and accountability around the world. In 2017, Elizabeth Shackelford wrote a pointed resignation letter to her then boss, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. She...

Two voices, one conversation- faithfully interrogating the world. Hosts Brian Metzger and James Farlow explore changes in politics and culture through the lens of faith and the search for meaning. Faithful Dissent brings laughter, story, and fun debates to topics that can divide us but that we can't escape. No drama, no forced narratives, and everyone is welcome!

The podcast presents discussions on Radical Mass Media Criticism, Voices of Dissent, Resistance and Ideas for Change from a leftwing perspective.

The trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her own words. Her most essential writings on gender equality and women's rights, reproductive health care, and voting and civil rights, now available in a short, accessible volume as part of the new Penguin Liberty series.

Culture Jamming! Flash Mobs! Occupations! A series of podcasts hosted by Pablo Kala on the rich variety of resistance against injustice taking place around the world.

Welcome to Unfiltered Dissent—the podcast where creators challenge the narrative and boldly speak truth to power. Dissent isn’t just disagreement— it’s democracy in action. If you are someone who wants to resist injustice, this podcast is for you. Here, we say the quiet parts out loud. No censorship. No sugarcoating. Just raw, unfiltered truth.

Welcome to Manufacturing Dissent, where Hani, Shawn, and a revolving panel of comrades explore the intersections of empire, resistance, religion, and culture through the lens of hegemony and global political economy.Join us as we unpack the machinery of power at home and across the globe — tracing the lines between assimilation, imperialism, and the mythos of diasporic identity.Listen on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Welcome friends.

We Dissent is a monthly law podcast hosted by two secular women, who are also attorneys at the Freedom From Religion Foundation and Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Join us as we discuss developments affecting the separation of church and state in the US Supreme Court and lower federal courts. We'll also explore other advocacy work we do to help atheists and other nonreligious people outside the courtroom. We know there are so many atheist podcasts and legal podcasts and you have a lot to choose from, but we hope you'll join us, the only legal podcast for atheists and ...

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America Out Loud Network © – The intersection of healthcare and politics. Useful, credible information about your health and alternative methods to keep your body and mind healthy.

New York Times Bestseller How far are Americans willing to go to force each other to fall in line? According to the establishment media, the intelligentsia, and our political chattering class, the greatest threat to American freedom lies in right-wing authoritarianism. We’ve heard that some 75...

Banksy, the elusive and enigmatic street artist, has captivated the world with his thought-provoking, satirical, and often controversial artworks. Born in Bristol, England, in the 1970s, Banksy's true identity remains unknown, adding to the mystique surrounding the artist. Despite his anonymity, Banksy has become one of the most recognizable and influential figures in contemporary art, with his works fetching millions of dollars at auctions and his name synonymous with the street art movement. Chapter 1: The Early Years and Rise to Fame Little is known about Banksy's early life, as the artist ...

What would it take to build the democracy we were promised — but never fully delivered? Perfect Union Pending is a weekly interview show about law, policy, civic life, and what comes after broken systems. Hosted by Taylor Darcy, a civil litigation attorney turned media creator, this show features in-depth conversations with legal experts, policy thinkers, organizers, watchdogs, and everyday people working to make democracy more just, accountable, and accessible. Each week, we dig into the civic stories behind the headlines — from SCOTUS decisions and protest crackdowns to digital ...

Navalny. Lenin. Pugachev. The Russian rebel—in his epic battle against the Leviathan of the Russian state—has enthralled readers and writers for decades. The rebel's story is almost always a sad one that ends in exile, imprisonment, or martyrdom, leaving but a seed for the future reform of the Leviathan which he or she had taken on.