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No skeletons were rattling in his closet, Thomas Eagleton assured George McGovern’s political director. But only eighteen days later—after a series of damaging public revelations and feverish behind-the-scenes maneuverings—McGovern rescinded his endorsement of his Democratic vice-presidential running mate, and Eagleton withdrew from the ticket. This fascinating book is the first to uncover the full story behind Eagleton's rise and precipitous fall as a national candidate.

Empowered by the Brand New Congress initiative in 2018, evangelical pastor and progressive Republican Robb Ryerse embarked on a long-shot, grassroots congressional campaign. After he ultimately lost his race, Ryerse worked with the Vote Common Good campaign, traveling across the United States to help turn Congress blue. Throughout his political journey, Ryerse gained new insights on the relationship between religion and politics in America today, the dynamics of our deep partisan divide, and the power of faithful people working for the common good.

On July 19, 1924, Eric Liddell was on top of the world. He was the most famous Briton at the time, having just won the gold in the Olympic 400-meter race. The story of that race - and the one he didn't run - was told in the popular movie classic Chariots of Fire. But what most of us don't know is what became of Eric Liddell in the years after the credits rolled. As the storm clouds of World War II rolled in, Liddell's strength of character led him to choose an uncertain future in China during World War II to continue helping the Chinese.

Join us as we delve into the harrowing and inspiring journey of Ellen and William Craft, a courageous couple who escaped the bonds of slavery in 1848. With Ellen disguising herself as a white, literate man and William posing as her enslaved companion, their remarkable story unfolds—a testament to their resilience and determination in the pursuit of freedom. Please be advised that some scenes may contain distressing themes and language. (Summary by Newgatenovelist)

"Running and Jumping through Various Virtual Gauntlets" is from the May 11, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Kit Eaton and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Running as the Thinking Person's Sport" is from the December 19, 2016 Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Gretchen Reynolds and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Candidates, in New Hampshire, Hit the Ground Running
" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Alan Rappeport and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Trump Selects Pence, Indiana Governor, as Running Mate" is from the July 15, 2016, U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Alexander Burns, Maggie Haberman and Thomas Kaplan and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Trump to Meet with Ernst, a Possible Running Mate" is from the July 04, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggie Haberman and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Trump and Mike Pence Meet, Spurring Running Mate Speculation" is from the July 02, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggie Haberman and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Some Surprises Among Running Mates Clinton Didn't Pick" is from the October 18, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Amy Chozick and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"That Seventh-Grade Bully Is Running for President" is from the September 28, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Nicholas Kristof and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Meet the Ultra-Fat, Super-Cushioned Running Shoe" is from the June 13, 2016 Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Gretchen Reynolds and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Cruz to Name Fiorina as His Running Mate" is from the April 27, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Martin and Matt Flegenheimer and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Still Running at 119? Not So Fast" is from the November 20, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Jeré Longman and Hari Kumar and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"In Aleppo, We Are Running out of Coffins" is from the May 3, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Osama Abo El Ezz and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Theranos Founder Is Barred from Running Lab for 2 Years" is from the July 08, 2016, Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Carlos Tejada and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

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"GOP's Brightest Stars Not in the Mix as Trump Picks a Running Mate" is from the July 12, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Alexander Burns and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"In a Parched Corner of Xinjiang, Ancient Water Tunnels Are Running Dry" is from the September 21, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Andrew Jacobs and narrated by Caroline Miller.