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Karl Marx (1818-1883) was living in exile in England when he embarked on an ambitious multivolume critique of the capitalist system of production. Though only the first volume saw publication in Marx’s lifetime, it would become one of the most consequential books in history. This magnificent new edition of Capital is a translation of Marx for the twenty-first century.

Sabrina Carpenter and Paul Simon delivered a breathtaking duet of Homeward Bound on SNL’s 50th anniversary special. The unexpected pairing blended Simon’s legendary artistry with Carpenter’s fresh vocals, creating an emotional and timeless performance. The song’s themes of nostalgia and longing perfectly captured the show’s legacy, resonating with audiences across generations. Fans and critics praised the duet, highlighting Carpenter’s ability to hold her own alongside a music icon. The performance became one of the night’s most memorable moments, showcasing the enduring power of...

In this podcast, Paula Simons, an Independent senator from Alberta, sets out to debate and deconstruct some of the myths that define and bind her province.

In 1980, the iconoclastic economist Julian Simon challenged celebrity biologist Paul Ehrlich to a bet. Their wager on the future prices of five metals captured the public’s imagination as a test of coming prosperity or doom. Ehrlich, author of the landmark book The Population Bomb, predicted that rising populations would cause overconsumption, resource scarcity, and famine—with apocalyptic consequences for humanity.

SimonCast is keeping the legacy of Senator Paul Simon alive through wide-ranging, civil conversations. Host John Shaw, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, sits down with elected officials, historians, journalists, policy analysts, military experts, economists, authors, philanthropists, and others to learn about their lives and careers and elicit their perspectives on our changing world.

"Surge of Zika Virus Has Brazilians Re-Examining Strict Abortion Laws" is from the Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Simon Romero, Anna Jean Kaiser, Paula Moura and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Though largely forgotten today, one of the most destructive terrorist groups in the United States was the Galleanists, a fiery band of Italian anarchists active during the early 1900s. In America's Forgotten Terrorists, Jeffrey D. Simon shows how alienation and frustration among segments of a community were transformed into a militant extremist movement. The Galleanists introduced terrorist tactics and strategies that are still used today: they were the first group to send package bombs across the country and to exploit the media for their own advantage.