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The Profits of Religion An Essay in Economic Interpretation is a thought-provoking non-fiction work by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1917. This compelling analysis examines the landscape of religious movements in the United States just before its entry into World War I. Sinclair critiques institutionalized religion, portraying it as a source of income to parasites and an ally of various forms of oppression and exploitation. His powerful arguments challenge readers to reconsider the role of religion in society.

In the last decades, America has gone to war as supposed defenders of democracy. The War on Terror was waged to protect the West from the dangers of Islamists. US soldiers are stationed in more than 800 locations across the world to act as the righteous arbiters of the rule of law. In this book, Andrew Cockburn brilliantly dissects the intentions behind Washington's martial appetites.

Welcome to Making the Case with Lambda Legal! For 50 years, Lambda Legal has worked to address the highest priority needs for members of the LGBTQ+ community and those living with HIV. Join us as we discuss the creative strategies, unique challenges, and passion necessary to win some of the most significant cases for the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV, and be inspired by the stories and experiences of some of this movements most iconic change makers.

Nations vs Nonprofits Weekly Briefing is a short-form educational podcast that explains the critical differences between sovereign Tribal Nations and nonprofit organizations.Each episode delivers a clear, focused concept overview in three minutes or less. Using primary documents, public records, and real-world examples, the series breaks down how tribal governments actually function, what sovereignty means in practice, and how nonprofits sometimes imitate the language or appearance of tribal authority without having governance, citizens, or continuity.Topics include what makes a tribe a ...

Welcome to the We Live for Each Other Podcast presented by Alpha Delta Pi Sorority in celebration of our 175th anniversary. Each episode highlights ADPi members as they share stories and insights from their experiences. Your hosts are Chris Stecher Dickey, Gamma Epsilon, Purdue University and Emily Erkel, Zeta Chi, Baylor University.

The untold story of how America’s beloved first president, George Washington, borrowed, leveraged, and coerced his way into masterminding the key land purchase of the American era, which lead to the creation the nation’s capital city.

Race for Profit uncovers how exploitative real estate practices continued well after housing discrimination was banned. The same racist structures and individuals remained intact after redlining's end, and close relationships between regulators and the industry created incentives to ignore improprieties. Meanwhile, new policies meant to encourage low-income homeownership created new methods to exploit Black homeowners.

We pursue power, pleasure, and profit. We want as much as we can get, and we deploy instrumental reasoning-cost-benefit analysis-to get it. We judge ourselves and others by how well we succeed. It is a way of life and thought that seems natural, inevitable, and inescapable. As David Wootton reveals, it is anything but. In Power, Pleasure, and Profit, he traces an intellectual and cultural revolution that replaced the older systems of Aristotelian ethics and Christian morality with the instrumental reasoning that now gives shape and purpose to our lives.

A personal journey into the heart of a global megachurch. Noemi Uribe was looking for a church where everyone is welcome and she thought she’d found it in Hillsong. But that was ‘the most expensive mistake I ever made’. Noemi’s story turned into one of rejection, despair, and a fight for justice. Hillsong used to be home, now for Noemi ‘it’s a dumpster fire’ False Profits dives into the Hillsong experience - from Christian rock music, to celebrity pastors and famous fans - tracing its journey from humble beginnings to incredible global status and wealth, and some shocking ...

How to Build a Nonprofit isn’t your typical “thought leader” podcast. It’s real talk with real people who’ve dared to start something meaningful—and managed to keep it going (most days). Each episode dives into the messy, inspiring, behind-the-scenes stories of nonprofit founders and builders. We talk about the stuff people don’t usually put on grant reports—burnout, bad board decisions, flopped fundraisers, surprising wins, and the little pivots that made a big difference. If you’re starting a nonprofit, scaling one, or just wondering if you’re the only one making it up as...

AgriCulture, a national award-winning production, is not a podcast about raising crops or cows but how farmers navigate challenges and cultivate meaningful lives. They tell their stories, struggles and satisfactions from the farm in Arkansas.

On September 17, 1787, at the State House in Philadelphia, 39 men from 12 states, after months of often bitter debate, signed America's Constitution. Yet very few of the delegates, at the start, had had any intention of creating a nation that would last. Most were driven more by pragmatic, regional interests than by idealistic vision. Lawrence Goldstone chronicles the forging of the Constitution through the prism of the crucial compromises made by men consumed with the needs of the slave economy.

The World's Most Prestigious Prize: The Inside Story of the Nobel Peace Prize is a fascinating, insider account of the Nobel Peace Prize. Drawing on unprecedented access to the Norwegian Nobel Institute's vast archive, it offers a gripping account of the founding of the prize, as well as its highs and lows, triumphs and disasters, over the last 120 years. But more than that, the book also draws on the author's unique insight during his 25 years as director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute and secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

Long-form discussions about counter-narrative history, entrepreneurship for wealth-building, geopolitics, Venice, Rome, and the future of the American Empire.

Tired of the endless nonprofit struggle? Frustrated with always chasing funding, juggling too many responsibilities, and feeling like there’s never enough time or money to do the work that really matters? Profitable Nonprofits is the podcast that challenges the status quo and helps you build more a impactful and sustainable organization - without the burnout. Hosted by Bernadette Mack, a nonprofit strategist and consultant with years of experience helping organizations streamline operations, improve fundraising, and create real, lasting success, this show is dedicated to proving that ...

10 Jahre Hanseatic Help: 10 Jahre ist es her, dass Hamburg zum Zufluchtsort für tausende Geflüchtete wurde und sich die Stadt vereint hat, um zu helfen. Wir blicken zurück auf unsere Anfänge in den Messehallen, mit Wegbegleiter*innen, die uns bis heute nah sind. Mit Menschen, die sich dem Spenden-Chaos im Sommer 2015 entgegengestellt haben, mutig und ahnungslos, dass dies nun für viele Engagierte nicht nur ein kurzweiliger Einsatz wird, sondern eine feste Aufgabe für Wochen, Monate und Jahre. “Mythos Messehallen” ist eine Produktion von fäis GmbH & Hanseatic Help e.V. Storytelling &...

The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is a charity committed to helping local leaders create a vibrant, resilient, empowered and sustainable remote, rural and regional Australia.

Herstory podcast traces 50 years of the Rape Crisis movement in England and Wales, as remembered by the women who built, shaped, and lived it. Founders, staff, volunteers, and survivors come together to share moments, memories, and reflections. What unfolds is not a complete history, but a deeply personal one, a window into the movement’s roots, its evolution, and the futures these women imagine.The series is part of Rape Crisis: Herstories and Futures of the Movement, an oral herstory project featuring interviews with workers, volunteers, and movement leaders from across the Rape Crisis ...

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Welcome to The 479 Show—your front-row seat to the heart and hustle of Northwest Arkansas. Hosted by radio veteran and Judge’s Special Award honoree Jake McBride, this weekly series spotlights the movers, shakers, and unsung heroes shaping our region. Each episode delivers lively interviews with community leaders, charity champions, and business innovators, offering fresh insights into local events, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or new to the area, The 479 Show connects you to the stories and people making a real difference. Tune in for inspiring ...