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As our civilization careens towards a precipice of climate breakdown, ecological destruction and gaping inequality, people are losing their existential moorings. Our dominant worldview of disconnection, which tells us we are split between mind and body, separate from each other and at odds with the natural world, has passed its expiration date. Yet another world is possible. Award-winning author Jeremy Lent investigates humanity's age-old questions - who am I? why am I? how should I live? - from a fresh perspective.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of the most pressing issues of our time: How should we interpret America’s foundational...

Adopted in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment profoundly changed the Constitution, giving the federal judiciary and Congress new powers to protect the fundamental rights of individuals from being violated by the states. Yet, according to Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick, the Supreme Court has long misunderstood or ignored the original meaning of the amendment's key clauses, covering the privileges and immunities of citizenship, due process of law, and the equal protection of the laws.

Meanings of Cohesion is a podcast about the EU's Cohesion Policy. In every episode a reportage reading brings the listeners to a different European country, discovering stories of people and organisations which are thriving thanks to the EU's leading investment policy. Meanings of Cohesion was produced in the context of the European project, Youthopia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This insightful exploration goes beyond a mere recounting of the military victory at the Battle of New Orleans. Instead, it delves into the profound implications of the conflict, examining its role in shaping national identity during the early 19th century. - Summary by Jeffery Smith

This is a mostly polemical essay by Emma Goldman about her deportation from the United States to Russia in December 1919. It was written before disillusionment with Bolshevism, as recounted in "My Disillusionment in Russia" (1923).

"The Meaning of Bob Dylan's Silence" is from the October 26, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Kirsch and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Is climate anxiety keeping you awake at night? Have you or your family been impacted by climate-driven fires, floods, or other extreme weather events? Do you worry about the future, and what it means for the next generation? As devastation wrought by extreme weather becomes the new normal, it’s getting harder and harder to ignore a crisis that is not only inevitable—but already upon us. How does one cope with this existential realization? So, how can you overcome feeling so paralyzed and powerless that you lose hope, give up, or stop taking action?

Woman Searching for Meaning is a short, reflective podcast exploring the space between politics and personal growth. Hosted by a French expat and politics student, it dives into feminism, progressivism, identity, and the quiet work of becoming better in a chaotic world. For young, thoughtful minds trying to make sense of it all — one 10-minute episode at a time. Tune in to reflect, resist, and reconnect.

"The Many Meanings of the Pantsuit" is from the December 21, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Valeriya Safronova and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

For over two-hundred years, capitalist systems have overtaken the global economy, spreading near-universal growth and opening the floodgates for limitless human potential. Yet something is going terribly wrong in the world economy. National bestselling author George Gilder explains how economics is not an incentive system but an information system. Redefining capitalism for the modern age, he reveals how free enterprise is a mind driven system, material resources are essentially as infinite as atoms, and what governs economic growth is human creativity.

The official deep dive into Alph Coin — technology, strategy, market trends, and long-term vision. We break down developments, partnerships, tokenomics, and real-world adoption in a clear, no-hype format. Whether you're an early supporter or just discovering Alph, this podcast delivers informed discussions and transparent analysis to help you understand where the project stands and where it’s heading.

"Medieval Festival in Rebellious Catalonia Takes on Modern Meaning" is from the May 31, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Raphael Minder and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Identity Crisis takes listeners from the bruising primaries to an election night whose outcome defied the predictions of the pollsters and pundits. The book shows how fundamental characteristics of the nation and its politics - the state of the economy, the Obama presidency, and the demographics of the political parties - combined with the candidates' personalities and rhetoric to produce one of the most unexpected presidencies in history.

Mother’s Day is an occasion held to celebrate the values ​​of a mother in life. This meaningful event is held in many countries worldwide. So what day is Mother’s Day?

"Cibulkova Advances at Wimbledon, Meaning Her Wedding May Have to Wait" is from the July 04, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Naila Jean Meyers and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Over the last decade, large swaths of evangelicals in the U.S. have embraced an extremist politics that threatens to turn our democracy into a theocracy. Through the eyes of one pastor in Phoenix, WHEN THE WOLVES CAME shows how some evangelicals are banding together to fight back – and how their efforts can fit into a bigger movement to defend democracy in the U.S.Hosted by Dr. Ruth Braunstein, When The Wolves Came: Evangelicals Resisting Extremism is a six-part audio documentary launching March 4 that follows this story. About Dr. Braunstein: Ruth Braunstein is an award-winning sociologist ...