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Award-winning American news presenter Rachel Maddow investigates remarkable stories from around the globe, all leading back to the same crooked source: the unimaginably lucrative and equally corrupting oil and gas industry. The oil and gas industry has weakened democracies in developed and developing countries, fouled oceans and rivers and propped up authoritarian thieves and killers. 

The #1 New York Times bestseller that charts America’s dangerous drift into a state of perpetual war. "One of my favorite ideas is, never to keep an unnecessary soldier," Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1792. Neither Jefferson nor the other Found­ers could ever have envisioned the modern national...

Is it possible for an American Vice President to carry out a criminal enterprise inside the White House and have nobody remember? To have one of the most brazen political bribery scandals in American history play out before the country while nobody’s paying attention? In her first original podcast, MS NOW’s Rachel Maddow goes back 45 years to dig into a story that got overshadowed in its day. There’s intrigue. Corruption. Envelopes of cash delivered to the White House. It’s a story that’s not well known, but it probably should be. Especially today. Bag Man. A Rachel Maddow podcast. ...

Rachel Reeves - Biography Flash is your go-to podcast for a comprehensive look at the life, career, and ongoing influence of Rachel Reeves, the United Kingdom's first female Chancellor of the Exchequer. Hosted by Marc Ellery, this show traces her remarkable journey from child chess champion to one of the most powerful figures in British politics, covering every pivotal chapter along the way. From her early activism as a teenager motivated by education cutbacks, to her studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford and Economics at the London School of Economics, to a decade spent ...

East Brunswick Trending is a quick-hit podcast from Eyes on EB that breaks down what people in town are actually talking about.From the classic “what was that loud boom?” posts to real conversations about schools, local decisions, and community shifts, we keep it honest, relevant, and easy to listen to.It’s not overproduced. It’s not overthought.Just real takes, occasional guests jumping in, and a little back-and-forth—because if it’s trending in East Brunswick, we’re talking about it.New episodes drop a couple times a month. Nothing crazy. Just enough to keep you in the loop.

'A must-read' – New Scientist The gripping, behind-the scenes story of one of the most sophisticated surveillance weapons ever created – and an existential threat to democracy and human rights. 'Absorbing . . . a celebration of journalism' – The Guardian Pegasus is widely regarded as the...

De repente, uma voz que dividia o Brasil inteiro desapareceu das telas. Quem é Rachel Sheherazade e o que a levou de âncora mais polêmica do jornalismo brasileiro a um dos casos mais comentados da mídia nacional? Neste podcast, mergulhamos na trajetória fascinante de uma das jornalistas mais controversas e corajosas do país. Da sua formação até os bastidores do SBT, passando pelos discursos que incendiaram as redes sociais e o processo trabalhista que chocou o setor, contamos a história completa de uma mulher que nunca teve medo de enfrentar o poder. Uma biografia relâmpago que vai ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Shortlisted for the 2021 Baillie Gifford prize and the 2021 Costa Biography Award. Lea Ypi grew up in one of the most isolated countries on earth, a place where communist ideals had officially replaced religion. Albania, the last Stalinist outpost in Europe, was almost...

Rachel Payne MP is launching a brand-new podcast where honest conversations replace stigma. Each week, she’ll sit down with experts, advocates, and everyday Australians to unpack the myths, realities, and future of cannabis policy and culture.Launching Thursday, March 26. 🌿🎙️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this visionary book, Leslie Valiant argues that understanding the nature of our own educability is crucial to safeguarding our future. After breaking down how we process information to learn and apply knowledge, and drawing comparisons with other animals and AI systems, he explains why education should be humankind's central preoccupation. Will the unique capability that has been so foundational to our achievements and civilization continue to drive our progress, or will we fall victim to our vulnerabilities?

THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From the master storyteller and internationally bestselling author - the story of humanity from prehistory to the present day, told through the one thing all humans have in common: family...

Creature of the Night is a podcast dedicated to the night owls! Rach has carefully curated some very important (and not at all pointless or boring) stories to share with you... things like SEVEN DEGREES OF COREY FELDMAN, updates about THE MOON! Apocalypse Scenarios! THE REJECTED NEWS! and various ideas for movies that don’t exist yet.. there’s also a MIME! a saxophone player! And look, sometimes management forces her to get up early and record the Morning Show (gross) but she'll do it for you guys. PS. Lycan Subscribe!! Aroooooooooooo (werewolf howling) PPS. find more CREATURE OF THE ...

In Rachel Ray, the romance between Luke Rowan and Rachel Ray faces formidable opposition. The wealthy and manipulative Mrs. Tappitt envisions her daughters as suitable matches for Luke, while Rachels family questions his worthiness. As the story unfolds through a series of captivating adventures, justice prevails for all involved. True to Trollopes style, the narrative also weaves in a secondary plot centered around the parliamentary election in Baslehurst. Rich with moments of humor and heartfelt connection, the novel features delightful scenes such as the lovers first encounters, Mrs. ...

"Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order" is the story of one of the most shocking decisions in American history: the executive order to target and round up innocent citizens, Japanese Americans, at the outbreak of World War II. This six-episode narrative podcast will examine and shed new light on how that policy came to be, who was behind it, who attempted to stop it, and the heroism needed to end the policy for good. Brazen lies and stereotypes about a minority group being pushed by senior government officials. Desperate efforts to prevent the policy from going into place. A community terrorized ...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Who Can You Trust? by Rachel Botsman, read by Caroline Baum. Nominated for the Business Book Awards 'Embracing Change' category If you can't trust those in charge, who can you trust? From government to business, banks to media, trust in institutions is...

Rachel Collier is a 3x Emmy Award–winning journalist who’s stared into the eyes of a serial killer, seen bodies draped in sheets on front lawns, and stood in the cold covering storms, fires, and heartbreak. After a decade of telling hard news, she’s turning the camera toward something brighter. As the creator and host of Good News with Rachel Collier—a relaunch of her hit Wonder Women podcast—Rachel is sharing stories of hope, kindness, and everyday heroes.

June, 1877: the petite 29-year-old Annie Besant stands motionless before the 75-year-old Judge towering over her in the Palace of Westminster. Lord Chief Justice Cockburn is presiding over the scandalous 'trial of the century' where Annie Besant and her confidante Charles Bradlaugh have been charged with the unforgiveable crime of publishing and selling a guide to birth control. Charged with obscenity, she argued—controversially and outrageously, for the time—that it was a woman's right to be able to choose to have children.

Legal scholar and architect Sara C. Bronin examines how zoning became such a prevailing force and reveals its impact. Outdated zoning codes have maintained racial segregation, prioritized cars over people, and enabled great ecological harm. But, as Bronin argues, once we recognize the power of zoning, we can harness it to create the communities we desire, and deserve. Drawing on her own experience leading the overhaul of Hartford's zoning code and exploring the efforts of activists and city planners across the country, Bronin shows how new codes are reshaping our cities.

Recovering attorney Rachel Alexander, now a journalist who previously served as a Maricopa County prosecutor and the Maricopa County Elections attorney, discusses topics that licensed attorneys do not dare to. She is interviewing some of the top experts in the country on election wrongdoing, lawfare, media bias and other hot topics, bringing out facts the mainstream media ignores.Follow Rachel Alexander on social:Pickax - https://pickax.com/rachelalexanderX - https://x.com/rach_ic

Brought to you by Penguin. We all notice when the poor get poorer: when there are more rough sleepers and food bank queues start to grow. But if the rich become richer, there is nothing much to see in public and, for most of us, daily life doesn't change. Or at least, not immediately. In this...