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Published on the 15th anniversary of the Six-Day War that culminated in the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Pappe offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the world's most prolonged and tragic conflicts. Using recently declassified archival material, Pappe analyses the motivations and strategies of the generals and politicians-and the decision-making process itself - that laid the foundation of the occupation. Pappe paints a picture of what is to all intents and purposes the world's largest "open prison".

Step into the living voice of history.This podcast presents complete, unabridged audiobooks from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries—an era that shaped theology, philosophy, literature, and the moral imagination of the modern world. Each episode features a full classical work, faithfully narrated and preserved for modern listeners.From early modern theology and devotional writings to foundational works of philosophy, history, and moral reflection, these recordings restore the original cadence, gravity, and depth of texts too often reduced to excerpts or summaries.🎧 What you’ll find here:...

In a not-so-distant future, Earth has fallen under the iron grip of the Valgolians, a humanoid race that extracts heavy taxes, controls industries, and meddles in every facet of life. As rumors of their brutal regime and horrific massacres spread, a flicker of rebellion ignites among the patriots yearning for freedom. Yet, not everyone shares this desire for liberation; the end of nationalistic wars has brought an unexpected peace, and access to healthcare is now widespread. Amidst this complex landscape, a faction of elite intellectuals conspires to overthrow their oppressors, but their ...

The first hopeful book about climate change, The Future Earth shows readers how to reverse the short- and long-term effects of climate change over the next three decades. The basics of climate science are easy. We know it is entirely human-caused. Which means its solutions will be similarly...

Socialism was man's most ambitious attempt to supplant religion with a doctrine claiming to ground itself in "science". Each failure to create societies of abundance or give birth to "the New Man" inspired more searching for the path to the promised land: revolution, communes, social democracy, communism, fascism, Arab socialism, African socialism. None worked, and some exacted a staggering human toll. Then, after two centuries of wishful thinking and bitter disappointment, socialism imploded in a fin de siecle drama of falling walls and collapsing regimes.

Michael Savage predicted the chaos that is Obama's legacy. Now he tells us whether the destruction can be stopped! The prophetic author of the bestselling Government Zero, Dr. Michael Savage is back with his most urgent and powerful work. Listeners to Dr. Savage's top-rated radio talk show, The...

In the 25 years after 1989, the world enjoyed the deepest peace in history. In The Rise and Fall of Peace on Earth, the eminent foreign policy scholar Michael Mandelbaum examines that remarkable quarter century, describing how and why the peace was established and then fell apart. Mandelbaum argues that the widespread peace ended because three major countries put an end to it with aggressive nationalist policies aimed at overturning the prevailing political arrangements in their respective regions.

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“Absorbing and fair-minded.” —New York Times “Romney’s story in full and clear detail…fascinating in-depth stuff.” —Los Angeles Times “A fascinating story [that] sheds next light on an elusive subject.” —Boston Globe Despite his political prominence, Mitt Romney remains an...

Political satire mixed with history, personal stories, and any manner of lunacy that occurs to us from time to time.

In celebration of Earth Month, Virgin Radio is handing over the airwaves to climate activists and advocates for an Earth Day Party! The theme for this party? Protect our planet. Hear from experts as they bring attention to what’s driving the climate crisis and share their advice on what we can all do to build a greener future. Prepare to feel empowered to engage in climate action in your own community. This is a party where everyone is invited AND needed! Interviews are hosted by Virgin Radio’s National Midday Host and iHeartRadio personality, Shannon Burns and National Music Director for ...

A unfiltered, soul searching honest look at the political power structure as we call out and hold accountable the elites of society, in and out of politics.

Welcome to Cooler Earth, a podcast where we talk with those seeking solutions to the climate crisis. These are the people , leading the movement to keep this planet a livable one. And they’re doing so in ways that ensure equity and justice for all people, specifically those who have been at the frontlines of this crisis. Each and every day, massive amounts of work and dedication are bringing us closer to addressing climate change on the scale it requires. This series brings you the wonderful stories of people doing the work on the ground in the hopes that it inspires, informs, and mobilizes...

Talking the latest in news, politics, and cultural decline.....and maybe a little humor along the way.

Defenders of the Earth captures the gripping and inspiring stories of activists around the world who are taking on powerful interests to protect our planet. Our presenter is Vanessa Nakate, climate justice activist from Uganda.

Tracking the latest environment-related shenanigans from Trump & his allies.

Last Week on Earth is presented by journalist and broadcaster Louisa Magnussen. It gives you the background you need to understand key international events. What’s the history, why are people behaving as they are? What has led to events, what is the detail that the general media is not telling you? Louisa's regular guest is journalist Gavin O’Toole. He has worked on the UK’s leading newspapers and taught international affairs at the University of London. His specialism in Latin American politics gives him unique insight into the events shaping our rapidly changing reality. The podcast is...

Heart of the Earth began when KMUD - Redwood Community Radio first went on air May 1987. Agnes Patak is producer and host. She shares the stories, pain, laughter, struggle and resiliency of Native Americans and other Indigenous people. Her powerful voice isn’t afraid to say what must be said. After more than 500 years of colonialism it’s time for the truth.

An urgent, workable plan to confront climate change and transform America's economy for a post-fossil fuel world from the New York Times bestselling author of The Third Industrial Revolution. A new vision for America’s future is quickly gaining momentum. The Green New Deal has caught fire in...

An extraterrestrial colony, in some form, may already exist, just awaiting discovery. But the greatest impediment to such an important scientific discovery may not be technological, but political. No scientific endeavor can be launched without a budget, and matters of money are within the arena of politicians. Dr. Ben Bova explores some of the key players and the arguments waged in a debate of both scientific and cultural priorities.