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Welcome to Icons of Naples, the podcast where we honor our community heroes of Naples, Florida. You'll hear our movers, shakers, and history-makers who helped make our community the place we love to call home. Hosted by Kristen Weardon. A huge thank you to our technology sponsor, Robert of Philadelphia, for making this podcast possible.

This stirring, evocative, one-of-a-kind new audiobook from historian and author Geoffrey Giuliano chronicles a legendary scholar, social reformer, activist, and author, the charismatic Dr. Cornel West, in a loving tribute to his great work and exemplary life. Here is the lauded university professor and folksy intellectual up close and personal exposing his sage ideals in own inimitable, stylish, endearing way.

Neem Karoli Baba known as Maharaj-ji—was a guru, mystic and devotee of Hanuman. He is very well known outside India for being the spiritual master of a number of prominent Americans who traveled to India in the 1960s and '70s, including spiritual teachers Ram Dass, Bhagavan Das, and musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. His ashrams are in Kainchi, Vrindavan, Rishikesh, Shimla, Neem Karoli village near Khimasepur in Farrukhabad, Bhumiadhar, Hanumangarhi, Delhi in India and in Taos, New Mexico. Maharaji was a lifelong adept of bhakti yoga, and encouraged service to others (seva).

The legacies of Marx and Lenin continue to have a profound impact on socialist and communist thought.

George Washington died on December 14, 1799. He was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and founding father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

The State & Revolution stands as one of the most powerful and unsettling political works ever written. Composed in the charged atmosphere of 1917, it cuts straight to the heart of what a state truly is beneath its flags, ceremonies, and promises.

In October 1975, an assassin tried to murder Norman Scott on Exmoor, but the trigger failed and he only succeeded in shooting Scott's beloved dog, Rinka. Scott subsequently found himself at the centre of a major political scandal and became an unlikely queer icon. But this was never his intention.

Brought to you by Penguin This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, presenting a refreshingly eclectic...

In these extended talks, Ram Dass speaks at length about truth and divine love as direct experience rather than belief. He examines how the search for meaning often becomes entangled with ego, identity, and fear, and how those same obstacles can become the doorway to awakening when met with awareness. Love, in these reflections, is not sentiment or morality, but a state of being that arises when resistance softens.

Revolution for Christmas 2026: Learning from Che offers a powerful and timely examination of Ernesto “Che” Guevara's ideas—rooted in compassion, courage, and the belief that ordinary people can help shape a better world. Instead of presenting him as a distant historical figure, this work explores what his teachings can contribute to a time when democratic values feel increasingly strained and human rights are under growing pressure.

Welcome to Icons of Relocation, hosted by Vanessa Szmagara. In this podcast we aim to provide you with expertise, knowledge and industry insights from professionals in the global mobility and relocation industry. We will cover a host of topics relating to relocation and global mobility with guests from around the world, offering a unique perspective from their region. If you enjoy our podcast you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter. Or, for more information, please head to our website.

Join us each week as we speculate on Upland‘s past, present, and future, discuss iCON‘s events and activities, and play some podcast games. We‘ll also randomly have community contests and giveaways.

The Communist Manifesto stands as one of the most influential and incendiary documents in modern history, a concise yet world-shaking declaration that exposed the deep fractures beneath industrial society and demanded that listeners reconsider every assumption about wealth, labor, and power.

The AFI podcast is a three man show where we talk about what’s going on in terms of gaming, TV, and more as well as bringing u good laughs on top of it.

Generational Icons Podcast was created to amplify the voices and stories of minority entrepreneurs and thought leaders, specifically from the South Asian & Middle Eastern diaspora. Through candid conversations and insightful discussions, we aim to provide our listeners with the blueprint to Achieving financial independenceBreaking the glass ceilingPaving the way for generational wealthJOIN US! In celebrating resilience, innovation, and the diverse perspectives that fuel entrepreneurship in our communities.

Zhuang Zhou was an influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the fourth century BC during the Warring States period, a period corresponding to the summit of Chinese philosophy, the Hundred Schools of Thought. He is credited with writing - in part or in whole - a work known by his name, the Zhuangzi, which is one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Herein is perhaps his most well known work.

The International Committee on Nigeria (ICON) is a US-based organization focused on being a voice for the millions of Nigerians who are facing violence and terrorism on a daily basis. This is the third season of ICON's podcast. This season we will share testimonies and stories from those who have suffered and survived attacks and persecution across Nigeria.

Every icon starts somewhere—usually with a dream, a little chaos, and a whole lot of trial and error. Hosted by Dawn-Michelle Lewis, “Dawn of An Icon” pulls back the curtain on what it takes to go from “promising” to unforgettable. No sugarcoating, no blueprint—just honest conversations about ambition, identity, and the messy, exhilarating process of becoming. If you’re chasing a dream, pivoting your career, or just trying to figure out your next move, you’re in good company. This is the origin story in real time. Where it leads? Well, that’s the fun part. Follow along to ...

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The groundbreaking story of the BBC’s first Black woman broadcaster — finally brought to light. Una Marson was unstoppable—a poet whose words lit up hearts, a broadcaster who made history in 1941 as the first Black woman on the BBC, and an activist who fought fiercely for racial and gender...