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The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, and which ones should be fostered and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ from believing?

Checks are, basically, IOUs. The person writing the check promises to pay the check's recipient at some point in the very near future. The check writer isn't even part of the transaction at that point – the writer's bank is instructed, literally, to "pay" the amount specified "to the order of" the person to whom the check is made out. The bank plays a critical role in the transaction beyond the delivery of cash, too – it helps ensure that the check writer is good for the debt now owed.

When Dr. David Hosack tilled the country's first botanical garden in the Manhattan soil more than 200 years ago, he didn't just dramatically alter the New York landscape; he left a monumental legacy of advocacy for public health and wide-ranging support for the sciences. In melodic prose, historian Victoria Johnson eloquently chronicles Hosack's tireless career to reveal the breadth of his impact. The result is a lush portrait of the man who gave voice to a new, deeply American understanding of the powers and perils of nature.

"The Republic" by Plato is a cornerstone of Western philosophy, discussing justice, politics, and the ideal society. This podcast delves into Plato’s vision of the philosopher-king, the nature of justice, and the structure of the ideal city-state, providing timeless reflections on governance and morality.

By the late 19th century, Americans rich and poor had come to expect high-quality fresh beef with almost every meal. Beef production in the United States had gone from small-scale, localized operations to a highly centralized industry spanning the country, with cattle bred on ranches in the rural West, slaughtered in Chicago, and consumed in the nation’s rapidly growing cities. Red Meat Republic tells the remarkable story of the violent conflict over who would reap the benefits of this new industry and who would bear its heavy costs.

Exploring Chinese Society through the eyes of China's people

A “meticulously researched and comprehensive” (Financial Times) history of the devastating war in the heart of Africa’s Congo At the heart of Africa is the Congo, a country the size of western Europe. It borders nine other nations, and since 1996 it has been racked by a brutal war in which...

This captivating history unfolds with Pizarro and Almagro, Valdivia and Benalcazar, as they and their daring companions embark on a ruthless quest across the Isthmus, leading to the conquest, massacre, and enslavement of the thriving and sophisticated civilizations along the Pacific coast of South America. The narrative culminates with the United States carving a path through that same Isthmus, facilitating global trade and commerce, as American engineers lay railroad tracks along the ancient imperial highway of the Incas. Witness British bondholders extending mercy to a beleaguered Peru, ...

Since my arrival in South America, one question has been asked more than any other Why are there so many revolutions here? In this exploration, I aim to shed light on this complex history. I believe that militarism is steadily fading from much of the continent, giving way to a growing desire for stability and ordered liberty among all social classes. The legacy of colonial rule has fostered a deep-seated distrust of authority, leading to a tumultuous journey toward effective governance. Each nation has its unique story, yet they share common threads of struggle and aspiration. As civic ...

A podcast for the introverts, of the introverts, created by a big-time introvert

The most powerful political tool of the modern presidency is control of the message and the image. In Republic of Spin - a vibrant history covering more than 100 years of politics - presidential historian David Greenberg recounts the rise of the White House spin machine, from Teddy Roosevelt to Barack Obama. His sweeping, startling narrative takes us behind the scenes to see how the tools and techniques of image making and message craft work.

The Republic of Boskasia is a micronation located in the United States. Here you can hear the State Sponsored Podcast of the Republic, hosted by Jason Boskey. we will discuss the goings on within the micronation, as well as the thoughts and ramblings of the head of state/government, deemed the Almighty Sigma by his daughter.

Da un'idea di Domenico Colantuono e Luca Bisighini - ecco a voi "The Avocado Republic".Da buoni 30enni quali siamo, con la giusta dose di sarcasmo e mancanza di fiducia nel futuro, abbiamo individuato l'elemento scatenante di tutto ciò nel momento in cui l'avocado è arrivato in pianta stabile nei supermercati italiani; sancendo un vero e proprio stacco generazionale tra noi che facciamo colazione con i nostri avocado toast e i nostri genitori che ancora non riescono a comprendere quando questo frutto demoniaco sia maturo o meno (tanto poi lo aprono quando non è maturo e si lamentano che non...

Sie ist…unberechenbar, besonders, faszinierend, aufregend, inspirierend und einfach einzigartig! Bei uns stehen Frauen und ihre Geschichten im Mittelpunkt. Wir wollen erfahren, was sie bewegt, was ihnen wichtig ist, woran sie gerade arbeiten und was sie glücklich macht. Mit unseren Gästen sprechen wir über alles, was uns Frauen bewegt. Von A wie Alltagschaos bis Z wie Zukunftspläne lassen wir nichts aus und nehmen kein Blatt vor den Mund. Dein Timeout zum Anhören!

A story about how ten people who gathered in Astoria Park in 2018 to take on a 10-term incumbent turned into an army of volunteers 90,000 strong trying to win the mayor's office. It's about the choices we make. And sometimes, the one's that we don't. A six episode limited series. Out now.

Because Black womxn's voices matter...

A Craft Beer Podcast exploring great brews, better company, and the stories behind every pour. Craft Beer Republic is the weekly beer podcast brewed for everyone who loves great beer, better company, and a little bit of fun between pours. Dropping every Wednesday, we’re mashing in all the week’s beer news & booze news, reviewing the latest beer drops, conducting the best beer science, and talking shop with the people behind your favorite craft breweries. Whether you call us a craft beer podcast, your favorite beer podcast, your go-to for booze news, or just the most important thing to ...

A vision to address our environment, economy, politics, culture, and to catalyze the radical whole-system change we need now Recasting current problems as emergent opportunities, Terry Patten offers creative responses, practices, and conscious conversations for tackling the profound inner and...

A book for this moment: Both an assessment of our current political leadership and a vision of those who can bring substantive change. Who are the new progressive leaders emerging to lead the post-Trump return to democracy in America? National political correspondent and award-winning author D.D. Guttenplan's The Next Republic is an extraordinarily intense and wide-ranging account of the recent fall and incipient rise of democracy in America. The Next Republic profiles nine successful activists who are changing the course of American history right now.

In his 1967 megahit "San Francisco," Scott McKenzie sang of "people in motion" coming from all across the country to San Francisco, the white-hot center of rock music and anti-war protests. At the same time, another large group of young Americans was also in motion, less eagerly, heading for the jungles of Vietnam.