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In the Dark, hosted by Madeleine Baran, is an award-winning investigative-journalism podcast that started in 2016. Its first season looked at the mysterious abduction of Jacob Wetterling in rural Minnesota and the lack of accountability that sheriffs face when they fail to solve cases. Season 2 examined the case of Curtis Flowers, who was tried six times for the same crime. In 2020, In the Dark released a special report on the coronavirus pandemic in the Mississippi Delta. In 2023, In the Dark joined The New Yorker and in 2024, it released “The Runaway Princesses,” a four-part series that ...

At a time when political, environmental and social gloom can seem overpowering, this remarkable book offers a lucid, affirmative and well-argued case for hope. This exquisite work traces a history of activism and social change over the past five decades - from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the worldwide marches against the war in Iraq. Hope in the Dark is a paean to optimism in the uncertainty of the 21st century.

Written during the last decade of her life, Light in the Dark represents the culmination of Gloria E. Anzaldúa's mature thought and the most comprehensive presentation of her philosophy. Throughout, Anzaldúa weaves personal narratives into deeply engaging theoretical readings to comment on numerous contemporary issues—including the September 11 attacks, neocolonial practices in the art world, and coalitional politics.

Why is America living in an age of profound economic inequality? Why, despite the desperate need to address climate change, have even modest environmental efforts been defeated again and again? Why have protections for employees been decimated? Why do hedge-fund billionaires pay a far lower tax rate than middle-class workers? The conventional answer is that a popular uprising against "big government" led to the ascendancy of a broad-based conservative movement.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Winner of AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR at 2020 Audie Awards "Incredibly evocative and compelling." The Washington Post "Although many years have passed since 9/11, this book, told with such immediacy, brings so vividly back to mind the shock of that day, and why it...

History has a body count. Six Feet of History digs up the disturbing events, cursed places, and dark origins behind the things you thought you knew and tells the whole story in five minutes flat.From the factory women who glowed in the dark to towns that have been burning for sixty years, every episode is a short, gripping, true story you won't forget. No filler. No fluff. Just the dark history they buried — unearthed daily.A Dark Whisper Studios production. New episodes every day. Follow now and start digging.

It was an age of fascinating leaders and difficult choices, of grand ideas eloquently expressed and of epic conflicts bitterly fought. Now comes a brilliant portrait of the American Revolution, one that is compelling in its prose, fascinating in its details, and provocative in its fresh interpretations.

Before the twentieth century ships when relied upon visual signaling, vessels beyond range of sight or a cannon shot, were blind, deaf, and dumb in the dark, making night battles at sea rare, and near always accidental. The introduction of certain technologies like the torpedo, the searchlight, radio, and then radar, transformed naval warfare by making night combat feasible and, in some cases, desirable. The process by which navies integrated these new tools of war and turned the dark into a medium for effective combat, however, was long and difficult. 

Bloomsbury presents Shots in the Dark by David Kynaston, read by Mark Meadows. I loved every page, and ended up admiring David Kynaston, our greatest social historian, even more than I already did' Nick Hornby Brimming with wisdom and humour, David Kynaston’s diaries written over one football...

Today, liberalism faces threats from across the political spectrum. While right-wing populists and leftist purists righteously violate liberal norms, theorists of liberalism seem to have little to say. In Liberalism in Dark Times, Joshua Cherniss issues a rousing defense of the liberal tradition, drawing on a neglected strand of liberal thought. Assaults on liberalism - a political order characterized by limits on political power and respect for individual rights - are nothing new.

Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss is a thrilling story about a Night Stalker at war. This is the story of an attack helicopter pilot who flew with the renowned 160th Special Operations Regiment (Airborne), and the incredible friendships Greg Coker and his fellow compatriots forged in the heat of combat.

Honoring the pioneers who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations.

A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR On April 12, 1961, the Soviet Union begins its countdown. From the steppes of Kazakhstan, the first human - Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin - launches into space. In that moment, another countdown begins. How could it be that a single generation - just three...

Queers in the Dark features Simon and Zack as they explore the paranormal, the strange, and the unusual. Each episode will explore dark and grizzly tales from cryptids and UFOs to movies and shows. No tale is too tall or too far-fetched. Guys, gals and non-binary pals - let's get weird.

In a Dark, Dark Room is a podcast that ticks all your horror boxes. Serial killers, spooky stories or even skin walkers - we have it all! Join me every week for a new spooktacular adventure.

Whispers in the Dark is your portal to the eerie and unexplained. Dive deep into the world of true crime, unsolved mysteries, ghostly tales, and strange events that defy explanation. Each episode unravels chilling stories and hidden secrets, taking you on a journey through the shadows where reality and the supernatural collide. Whether you're a fan of spine-tingling ghost stories, baffling crimes, or mysterious happenings, Whispers in the Dark is your go-to source for all things mysterious and macabre. Subscribe now and join us as we explore the darker side of the world—one whisper at a ...

Mysteries in the DarkThe podcast where history whispers ... and we lean in to listen and learn.🎙️ Get ready to press play on curiosity!Step into a world where curiosity never retires, and adventure absolutely refuses to grow up. Welcome to Mysteries in the Dark—a family-friendly, laugh-out-loud, brain-tickling podcast that proves learning is way more fun when you’re having a good time doing it.Each episode brings a new adventure, sometimes joined by specialist guest hosts—experts in history, spirituality, current events, and more—who pop in to add fascinating facts, thoughtful ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER An immensely persuasive work of literary criticism that opens a new chapter in the American dialogue on race—and promises to change the way we read American literature—from the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner "[Morrison] boldly...reimagines and remaps the possibility of...

Dive into the shadows with host Mullissa Caroline on Whispers in the Dark, where we meticulously unravel perplexing mysteries, chilling conspiracies, and captivating true crime stories. From ancient historical enigmas like Hatshepsut and Cleopatra to the unexplained vanishings of the Alaska Triangle and global UFO phenomena, Mullissa brings each narrative to life through immersive storytelling. Featuring delightfully curious insights from her (allegedly) mythical cohost, Snowfoot, this podcast is for anyone who loves to ask "what if?" and isn't afraid to peer into the dark corners of history ...

We are the investigators, producers and owners of the Vigils in the Dark true crime podcast. Our ultimate goal is to assist families and communities by spreading awareness of the crimes that have affected them. We believe that the more light shed on each case brings us all closer to solving them, therefore we have dedicated all of our resources, time and compassion towards researching, interviewing and working each case to the best of our abilities.