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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate listeners.

Stephen Hawking was one of the greatest minds of our time. His theories about the universe have changed the way we think about black holes and the Big Bang. Learn more about the physicist on wheels who traveled the world.

Before he was a senator, John McCain fought in the Vietnam War and served in the House of Representatives. He ran for president of the United States in 2008. Get to know the maverick who was willing to speak his mind.

Stan Lee is one of the most influential people in the comic book world. The memorable heroes he created, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, and Daredevil, helped build Marvel Comics into the publishing powerhouse we know today.

Elizabeth Warren was the first woman senator elected in Massachusetts in 2013. But before she took that role, she was a respected professor of law. She has no fear of speaking up when she sees something she feels is wrong.

Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shows listeners how little things can bring about big change.

All throughout history, Black men have made important contributions to scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these intelligent men and the extraordinary scientific accomplishments they achieved—even when they faced huge challenges. You’ll learn how they stood up against racism and inequality and never stopped following their passions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Have you ever been in a networking environment when a friend points to somebody in the room and says, “You Should Know Each Other.” Marketing entrepreneurs Danny Ferry and David Farwell are embarking on a challenge to answer the question of who are the people they should know and to hear the stories of those people. If you’re somebody who likes to network or is forced to network, a business owner, or an entrepreneur you’ll love this show as we tell the stories of people we all should know, connect their greatness to others, and witness some magic along the way.

A highly personal and moving true story of friendship and remembrance from the New York Times bestselling author of Duty and Be True to Your School. Growing up in Bexley, Ohio, Bob Greene and his four best friends -- Allen, Chuck, Dan, and Jack -- were inseparable. Of the four, Jack was Bob's...

Wer sind heute die wichtigsten und einflussreichsten Menschen in Großbritannien? In der April-Ausgabe 2018 von "Spotlight Audio" stellen wir Ihnen brillante Persönlichkeiten und einige der klügsten Köpfe vor. Ebenso in dieser Ausgabe: Essex ist nicht gerade ein Touristenmagnet - es gilt als hässlich und öde. Diesen Ruf hat die Grafschaft nordöstlich von London nicht verdient: Idyllische Landschaften und bezaubernde historische Städte haben durchaus ihren Reiz.

Each episode, I'll be chatting with extraordinary people who are enjoying success in their field, and saying to them, "let's take a look in your mirror". Each of us has our own story of overcoming adversity. Getting past those obstacles. Leaving the past behind us. In this show, you'll hear how some of the most successful and extraordinary household names of now and the future have overcome their demons to win big in life. Everyone has a story of how they've looked in their mirror, and then looked back at their past life from the rear view mirror. My hope is that you listen to these stories, ...