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Maps have a mysterious hold over us. Whether ancient, crumbling parchments or generated by Google, maps tell us things we want to know, not only about our current location or where we are going but about the world in general. And yet, when it comes to geo-politics, much of what we are told is generated by analysts and other experts who have neglected to refer to a map of the place in question.

Na sequência ao best-seller global Prisioneiros da geografia, Tim Marshall oferece outro excepcional guia para o mundo moderno. Em Prisioneiros da geografia, Tim Marshall mostrou como as escolhas de cada nação são limitadas por montanhas, rios, mares e concreto. De lá para cá, a geografia pouco mudou. Mas o mundo sim.

Join Senator Joseph McCarthy as he delves into the remarkable life of General George Catlett Marshall. This podcast explores Marshalls influential role in the U.S. government starting in 1945 as the Special Envoy to China and later as Secretary of State in the late 1940s. Discover how his actions shaped the emergence of Communist China as a nation in 1949, providing vital context to understand this pivotal moment in history. - Summary by Robert L. Morel

Conservative Politics made for teens to understand!!!

Two brothers who have survived the "Trust the Process" era of the Philadelphia 76ers providing entertaining and informative sports conversations.Each week, the fellas will hit on their top sports headlines of the week, produce special segments, have conversations with guests and interact with listeners/viewers.

The figure of the supplicant negro—a figure famously represented in Josiah Wedgwood's 18th-century anti-slavery medallion—continues to sideline radical Black anti-colonialist struggle. The End of Supplication contends that Black freedom struggles are anti-colonial movements against anti-Blackness and the permutations of slavery, and as such they are ill-served by a dominant Civil Rights discourse that escapes neither the paternalism of white abolitionism nor the caricatures of minstrelsy.

Do you want to know more about the decisions going on at City Hall? Then you’ve come to the right place! Join Marshall’s City Administrator, JD Kehrman along with HR and Communications Director, Anmarie Gibson as they discuss the how, what, when, where, and most importantly WHY behind the decisions of our local municipal government. Each episode contains the most relevant and up to date information about the issues affecting the City of Marshall and its residents so tune in to stay in the know!

By early 1944, the United States Marine Corps had already made significant strides in their campaign to reclaim territories lost to Japanese forces during World War II. Following pivotal victories in the Southwest Pacific—beginning with Guadalcanal in August 1942 and continuing at Tarawa in November 1943—American forces were poised to take the next crucial step assaulting the islands held by Japan prior to 1941. These strategically important islands, mandated to the Japanese by the League of Nations after World War I, were shrouded in mystery and speculation. With outsiders barred and ...

We live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. Sugar can be as habit-forming as cocaine, researchers tell us, and social media apps are hooking our kids. But what can we do to resist temptations that insidiously and deliberately rewire our brains? Nothing, David Courtwright says, unless we understand the history and character of the global enterprises that create and cater to our bad habits.

This is a hard-hitting, grass-roots podcast covering local, state and national politics, with a unique perspective.Whether you're a political junkie, a parent, or simply curious about the world around you, "One More Round" offers a fresh perspective and engaging conversations that will leave you ready to step into the ring of discussion.

In this powerful 15-lecture audio series from award-winning law professor David L. Hudson Jr., you’ll follow the trajectory that led Marshall to become a transformational counsel for the NAACP and in 1967 the first African American Supreme Court justice. He sat on the court for 24 years, leaving an indelible impact in many areas of law. You’ll understand why Justice Elena Kagan has called him “the most important lawyer of the 20th century”.

The life of John Marshall, Founding Father and America's premier chief justice. In 1801, a genial and brilliant Revolutionary War veteran and politician became the fourth chief justice of the United States. He would hold the post for 34 years (still a record), expounding the Constitution he...

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President Obama’s former United States chief of protocol looks at why diplomacy and etiquette matter—from the international stage to everyday life. History often appears to consist of big gestures and dramatic shifts. But for every peace treaty signed, someone set the stage, using hidden...

On April 10, 1966, a crowd of 10,000 farm workers and supporters gathered at the California state capitol to celebrate victory in one of the most significant strikes in American history - one that made Cesar Chavez famous as leader of the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW). Marshall Ganz tells the story of the UFW's ground-breaking victory, drawing out larger lessons from this dramatic tale.

Everyone has a story and Mississippians usually have the best ones. Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large sits down with a new storyteller every Wednesday. Prepare yourself to learn, laugh and be inspired.

Conflict journalist James Stout travels to the remote Republic of the Marshall Islands, where the US tested its atomic bombs, to learn how communities are dealing with their nuclear legacy and the uncertainty climate change brings to their future.

From award-winning ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen, a primer for anyone who wants to fight the predatory health care system--and win. Every year, millions of Americans are overcharged and underserved while the health care industry makes record profits. We know something is wrong, but the...

Still Notorious, Radical, and Revolutionary 50 Years Later. A survival guide from one of the greatest creative organizers of the 20th century—now with a new foreword by co-conspirator, Lisa Fithian. Throughout the 1960's and 70's, Abbie Hoffman criss-crossed the country, ferreting out...

Marshall Ganz is one of the world’s leading authorities on democratic leadership, organizing, and action and this book is the culmination of his decades of teaching, research, and practice. In People, Power, Change Ganz offers students, educators, and organizers access to the craft he has learned, adapted, and shared over the last half-century of creating effective collective action. It is not a blueprint, but a road map.