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In the spring of 1974, as the last American troops were being pulled out of Vietnam, Ron Kovic and a small group of other severely injured veterans in a California VA hospital launched the American Veterans Movement. In a phenomenal feat of political organizing, Kovic corralled his fellow AVM members into staging a sit-in, and then a hunger strike, in the Los Angeles office of Senator Alan Cranston, demanding better treatment of injured and disabled veterans.

From an FBI insider, a riveting, fly-on-the-wall account of the historic investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia and the president's unprecedented attacks on the bureau - and a passionate defense of the men and women who work every day to uphold democratic institutions and the rule of law.

ZT9398 là điểm đến lý tưởng cho những ai mê cá cược trực tuyến và thích cảm giác giải trí thật sự. ZT9398.NET được cộng đồng người chơi đánh giá cao nhờ sự uy tín, giao diện thân thiện và tốc độ nạp rút siêu nhanh. Website: https://hurricane.us.com/

Spanning millennia and continents, here is a stunningly revealing history of how the distribution of water has shaped human civilization. Boccaletti, of The Nature Conservancy, “tackles the most important story of our time: our relationship with water in a world of looming scarcity” (Kelly...

Developed as the commercial hub of the Texas cotton and sugarcane industries, Houston was designed for profit, not stability. Its first residents razed swamplands into submission to construct a maze of highways and suburbs, giving the city a sprawling, centerless energy as storms and floods rattled coastal Texas. When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in 2017, Fields set off from his home in Iowa back to the battered city of his childhood to rescue his mother. Fields tracks the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, one storm in a long lineage that threatens the fourth largest city in America.

Listen in on my ramblings about my experience with divorce, co-parenting, estrangement, anxiety, depression and the over all chaos my life brings. I'll speak with others often on their experience as well.

A podcast on international economic policy, environment, sustainability and governance within the context of climate finance. "With eyes on the future and the reintegration of globally displaced youth on our minds, few of us found eachother echoing the sentiment to harness the power of podcasting, and engaging with an audience in meaningful ways. Hence HURRICANE, where we pool in knowledge and experience in our respective fields and geographies, to demystify the workings of specific global developments, and enable people, especially youth, to participate in an educated discourse on the shape ...

This is an easy going podcast that might just motivate you or make you laugh. We hope that listening to these quotes and stories by Hurricane & Stigs will make your week just a little better. We are keeping them in the 10 minute range!

"Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies. As we approach the one year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, the nation's worst rainstorm, Houston Public Media takes a look back at some of the biggest storms that have impacted the Gulf Coast and its development, policies, and people. "Hurricane Season" host Andrew Schneider starts with the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900.

On an August night in 1893, the deadliest hurricane in South Carolina history struck the Lowcountry, killing thousands—almost all African American. But the devastating storm is only the beginning of this story. The hurricane's long effects intermingled with ongoing processes of economic downturn, racial oppression, resistance, and environmental change. In the Lowcountry, the political, economic, and social conditions of Jim Crow were inextricable from its environmental dimensions.

Imagine being cut off from the world, perched atop a mountain turned into a deadly flood zone by Hurricane Helene's fury. For Emma Churchman and her husband Jeff, this nightmare became reality in September 2024. For three harrowing days, their loved ones had no idea if they were alive. But surviving was just the beginning. When they finally fought their way down three miles of treacherous terrain, they found their small mountain community of Gerton, NC transformed. Without power, phones, or internet, their neighborhood teetered between chaos and unity.

Podcast by Manatee Hurricanes

54 Paesi, circa 4000 persone, un solo obiettivo: marciare insieme per 45 km, nel deserto del Sinai, da Al-Arish fino a Rafah; e una volta lì chiedere l’apertura del valico e l’ingresso immediato degli aiuti umanitari a Gaza. Il 12 giugno 2025 migliaia di persone, provenienti da tutto il mondo, si danno appuntamento a Il Cairo, aderendo alla Global March to Gaza, un movimento internazionale, pacifico, apartitico e areligioso. Nato dal basso, dalla società civile, dalle persone comuni. Per molti un’azione impossibile, un’utopia, una follia. Ma per molti altri, una speranza a cui ...

Are you tired of shoveling snow and wearing five layers of clothing? Does basking in the sun of south Florida and enjoying a long walk on the beach sound much nicer? Welcome to "Can't Shovel Hurricanes." I am Ronen Fishman, and I am a transplant from Canada and now reside in beautiful Boca Raton, Florida. Join me as I take on the wild ride of moving south with my family and share the ups and downs and lessons I learned from this experience. Through interviews with locals and experts, I'll share insights and tips to help you navigate your own move with humor and style. From job hunting to ...

iHeartRadio Presents: Support for Victims of the Hurricanes. Hosted by Elvis Duran

The HWN Report – Hurricanes, Tropical Weather, and Preparedness The HWN Report – Your source for hurricanes and tropical storms in the Atlantic Basin. Celebrating 60+ years of service, HWN brings storm history, lessons learned, community updates, and interviews with experts to help you stay informed and prepared. Subscribe for timely insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives from the volunteers who monitor these storms.

Hurricane Tracker" is your go-to podcast for real-time updates, expert analysis, and in-depth coverage of hurricanes and tropical storms around the world. Each episode provides listeners with the latest information on storm paths, intensity, potential impact zones, and safety tips. With a focus on delivering accurate and timely information, "Hurricane Tracker" keeps you prepared and informed as storms develop and evolve. Perfect for weather enthusiasts, residents in hurricane-prone areas, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of these powerful natural phenomena, this podcast is ...

On a Donkey’s Hurricane Deck is a humorous and adventurous travelogue recounting one man’s extraordinary journey across the U.S. on a burro. Facing unpredictable weather, strange encounters, and endless challenges, this witty and charming memoir brings a unique perspective on turn-of-the-century America.

Dive into the captivating world of Charles A. Siringo, an American lawman, detective, and pioneering figure for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After embarking on numerous cattle drives, Siringo traded in his saddle for a quieter life in Caldwell, Kansas, where he married in 1884 and opened a merchant business. It was here that he penned his groundbreaking work, A Texas Cowboy; Or Fifteen Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony. This remarkable book, published to widespread acclaim, offers an authentic glimpse into the life of a cowboy ...

In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the formidable world of hurricanes, uncovering the intricate tapestry of their formation, their awe-inspiring structure, and the staggering array of perils they unleash upon our world. We embark on a journey to understand hurricanes not merely as meteorological phenomena, but as elemental forces that sculpt our landscapes and test our resilience.Intriguingly, hurricanes are born when a symphony of natural factors converges, including the warmth of oceanic waters, the moisture-laden embrace of the atmosphere, and the whims of prevailing winds. ...