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Just in time for the kickoff of the 2012 presidential campaign, Joe McGinniss, the author of the classic account of the packaging of a presidential candidate, The Selling of the President, of the acclaimed search for the essence of Alaska, Going to Extremes, and of the bestselling study of the...

From Amy Traweek of Revision Photo Restoration comes the podcast that tells the stories behind the photos that she restores.

In CIA Rogues and the Killing of the Kennedys, Patrick Nolan fearlessly investigates the CIA’s involvement in the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy - why the brothers needed to die and how rogue intelligence agents orchestrated history’s most infamous conspiracy. Nolan furthers the research of leading scholars who agree that there remain serious unanswered questions regarding the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy.

Early in 1968, a nuclear-armed Soviet submarine sank in the waters off Hawaii, hundreds of miles closer to American shores than it should have been. Compelling evidence strongly suggests that the sub sank while attempting to fire a nuclear missile.

From “one of America’s smartest and most charming writers” (NPR), an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankind—and through all five senses—from tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes, and everywhere in between. Whether it’s the mighty pyramids of...

Rogue Elephant traces the radicalization of the Republican Party over the past 50 years, arguing that its subordination to Donald Trump was not an anomaly, but rather the culmination of processes at work for decades. Providing a new perspective on figures from Newt Gingrich and George W. Bush to the Tea Party and Donald Trump, it shows that the party's lurch to the far right was the product of a volatile mix of a disorganized party structure and a divided and fractious class of American business owners.

Rogue Cell Radio with Sean Davis and Brad Pietzyk brings you conversations about mental health and finding healing for veterans and those who love them.

Arguing that North Korea is little more than a carefully constructed Chinese puppet state, the author looks into the heart of this "rogue nation" and finds the Chinese behind much of the terrorism and nuclear weapons manufacturing on the Korean peninsula.

From the beginnings of big-city police work to the rise of the Mafia, Rogues' Gallery is a colorful and captivating history of crime and punishment in the bustling streets of Old New York. Rogues' Gallery is a sweeping, epic tale of two revolutions, one feeding off the other, that played out on...

This is where activism & education meet. Compelling guests and thoughtful takes. Weaponizing knowledge, one mind at a time.

United States history. No academic nitwittery – just some really smart people discussing essential historical topics: political, social, cultural, and economic. Subscribe, listen, and join the conversation at TheRogueHistorian.com.

If you reckon corruption in South Africa began with Zuma or even with apartheid, it’s time to catch a wake-up call. Rogues’ Gallery tells the story of some of the biggest skelms to grace our (un)fair shores, showing that dodgy dealings have been a national pastime for as long as South African history has been written down.

This is the story of a young country testing its power on the global stage and a lost chapter in how the frontier spirit came to define American character. The first treatment of this little-known historical moment, The Rogue Republic shows how hardscrabble frontiersmen and gentleman farmers planted the seeds of civil war, marked the dawn of Manifest Destiny, and laid the groundwork for the American empire.

Criminality, some say, is part of Australia's national identity, and in Great Australian Rascals, Rogues and Ratbags Jim Haynes profiles 15 larger-than-life Aussie rogues. These stories uncover the truth and expose the myths about characters ranging from the most despicable examples of humanity, to those whose courage has to be admired and whose so-called 'crimes' were unjustly punished. Told with Haynes's inimitable combination of history and humour, Great Australian Rascals, Rogues and Ratbags is packed with murders, mystery and miscreants.

Rogue Empresses: The Women Who Rewrote the Rules of Power explores the extraordinary stories of female rulers who defied expectations and transformed the political landscape of their eras. Hosted by Alex Calder, this three-part series examines how these remarkable women navigated deeply patriarchal societies to claim and maintain power traditionally reserved for men. Through Alex's engaging, conversational style, listeners discover how these rulers developed innovative strategies to legitimize their authority, outmaneuver their opponents, and create lasting legacies despite overwhelming gender...

Dive into the intriguing world of notorious figures with Remarkable Rogues. This captivating collection features twenty biographical sketches of individuals youd certainly think twice about bringing home to meet the family. Join us as we explore their fascinating lives, filled with daring escapades and remarkable choices. (Summary by David Wales)

Rogues Gallery Uncovered, the podcast of bad behaviour in period costume. True (ish) stories of history’s most fascinating and scandalous men and women.From Casanova and Mata Hari to Errol Flynn and Rasputin, it’s a history podcast with a difference. Join lovable rogue Simon Talbot every fortnight for bawdy, colourful tales of ‘Libertines, Lotharios and Complete Bastards.’ It’s funny, shocking, shameless and doesn’t mention Jane Austin once!It’s not suitable for kids or easily offended grownups.

A Rogues Gallery Present ‘Bashing the Bishops’ a hilarious ‘Horrible history’s’/ Monte Python /Black adder inspired irreverent comedic series exploring some of the darkest moments of British History, kicking off with season one, the bloody story of the Prince Bishops of Durham. History is not dull! A riot of medieval ecclesiastical chicanery and comedic exposition - or saint gets head, or how to get a free cow?

Rogue's Gallery, first titled as Bandwagon Mysteries, was an American detective drama radio program. Its title is a play on the name of its main character, Richard Rogue, and a collection of photographs of criminals, commonly known as a rogues' gallery.Rogue's Gallery was a summer replacement series for The Fitch Bandwagon in 1945, 1946, and 1947 on NBC; star Dick Powell was in the middle of a type transition, from singing juvenile lead to serious dramatic actor. Rogue's Gallery immediately followed his successful transition in the film Murder, My Sweet.[1]Richard Rogue is a ...

Distinguished, award-winning journalist, Lara Logan hosts ”Going Rogue with Lara Logan” from her studio deep in the Texas Hill Country. Lara engages in fascinating conversations ’One On One” with people who are making waves in the social and political landscapes, digging deep into their stories to shed light on crucial issues. On the ”Rogue Roundtable” episodes, Lara holds court with her sidekick Luke Coffee and Producer Keith to break down current events, challenge mainstream narratives, and uncover the stories others won’t dare to touch. Expect powerful dialogue, deep ...