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Welcome to Defender, the podcast that brings you crowd-sourced physical security insights and commentary from leading industry professionals to help you protect lives, secure property, and defend against evolving threats. www.defendervideo.com

Giving voice to the voiceless, the Chicago Defender condemned Jim Crow, catalyzed the Great Migration, and focused the electoral power of black America. Robert S. Abbott founded the Defender in 1905, smuggled hundreds of thousands of copies into the most isolated communities in the segregated South, and was dubbed a "Modern Moses", becoming one of the first black millionaires in the process.

The 2024 election is just around the corner, and the stakes are high for reproductive justice. From abortion ballot measures in Arizona and Florida, to flipping state legislatures, we’ll explore the future of reproductive freedom and what it means for our democracy. In Season Two of The Defenders, host Gloria Riviera talks to activists, organizers, and experts to equip you with everything you need to defend abortion rights at the polls.This series is supported by Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Levi Strauss Foundation. Coming ...

Spanning the years 1940 to 1965, Defender of the Realm, the third volume of William Manchester’s The Last Lion, picks up shortly after Winston Churchill became prime minister - when his tiny island nation stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi Germany. The Churchill portrayed by Manchester and Reid is a man of indomitable courage, lightning-fast intellect, and an irresistible will to action.

Since the collapse of the housing market in 2008, demand for housing has consistently outpaced supply in many US communities. The failure to construct sufficient housing—especially affordable housing—in desirable communities and neighborhoods comes with significant social, economic, and environmental costs. This book examines how local participatory land use institutions amplify the power of entrenched interests and privileged homeowners.

For half a century, Bob Brown has been standing up to the powerful interests who would put profit before planet. In Defiance, he draws on this experience to inspire a new generation of individual and collective action. He reflects on the people and places that have shaped him, celebrates the irreplaceable beauty and value of nature and shares what motivates him to keep fighting.

Winner of the 2021 Duke University Juan Mendez Award Named one of The Progressive’s “Favorite Books of 2021” and one of the “Best of Books 2021” by Foreign Affairs The David and Goliath story of ordinary people in El Salvador who rallied together with international allies to prevent a...

For too long voices have been silenced by fear, politics, & deception. Truth breaks through the noise. From gov corruption to religious manipulation. Raw, real, & unapologetic — the voice they don’t want you to hear. Exposing lies, revealing truth.

This podcast aims uplift the voices of our members and allies who are on the front lines of the struggles for a fair, just, and resilient agriculture system rooted in food sovereignty, agroecology, peace, and international solidarity. These episodes highlight the actions and advocacy in support of diverse family farmers producing healthy local and regional foods while also challenging the agribusiness narrative to realize systemic change. Learn more at familyfarmers.org

For the last four decades, John Henry Browne has defended the indefensible. From Facebook folk hero the "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Moore, to Benjamin Ng of the Wah Mee massacre and Kandahar massacre culprit Sergeant Robert Bales, Browne's unceasing advocacy and the daring to take on some of the most unwinnable cases - and nearly win them all - has led 48 Hours' Peter Van Sant to call him "the most famous lawyer in America."

Acts of Darkness exposes the many faces of crime, and the many faces of injustice. Some acts of darkness are brutal and unmistakable: murder, drug wars, and violence behind prison walls. Others are more calculated: fraud, betrayal, corruption, and abuse of power. And some unfold quietly, in courtrooms, in boardrooms, or deep inside the justice system, where wrongful convictions, systemic neglect, and indifference can be just as devastating.

Though often taken for granted, the modern American public defender is a recent invention with a surprisingly contentious history - one that offers insights not only about the "carceral state" but also about the contours and compromises of 20th-century liberalism.

Dylan Liles brings topics and news of the day without the spin and political correctness. There is even an occasional bout of humor thrown in, just to keep things interesting. Like, Share and Follow @DOAEShow on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Defenders of the Earth captures the gripping and inspiring stories of activists around the world who are taking on powerful interests to protect our planet. Our presenter is Vanessa Nakate, climate justice activist from Uganda.

Defenders is Dr. William Lane Craig's Sunday school class on Christian doctrine and apologetics

Stories from Land Defenders at the forefront of conservation in the Greater Grand Canyon Region.

Conversations about news, politics, technology, hip hop, arts & culture, philosophy, all from a radical Black perspective. Ryan is the Founder & Executive Editor of The Kansas City Defender.

From Riverdale Avenue Middle School, 7th graders, Kerriann Lynton and Ziaira Wilkinson present a podcast on Homelessness

Welcome to Drinks With Defenders! A podcast hosted by two defense attorneys, Addie and Kayla. Each episode we’ll help demystify the complicated world of law and expand on interesting legal topics in a fun and accessible way. Every episode will also feature a drink of the week. So feel free to learn a new cocktail/mocktail with us or sip on one of your favorites!

The Deep Dive with the Dallas County Public Defender's Office facilitates meaningful conversations and promotes awareness regarding the justice system and other related hot topics in the community. Our goal is to educate, inform, and expose listeners to how the justice system works, and in doing so, help break the barriers that lack of information can create. We are eager to introduce information on a variety of topics from legal professionals, government officials, community organizers, social service providers and citizens navigating their way through life in the Metroplex.