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Rebel is a three-part documentary podcast series that examines why people choose defiance, how rebellions succeed or fail, and the profound human cost of challenging power. Blending psychology, history, and political analysis, the series moves from the anatomy of rebellion itself, to the lives and strategies of history’s most influential rebels, and finally to rebellion’s darkest truths—violence, betrayal, and unintended consequences. Narrated with analytical distance, Rebel avoids romanticism, confronting rebellion as both a force for liberation and a source of tragedy. It asks not only...

A gripping memoir of bravery and sacrifice by a young woman whose escape from her abusive family and an oppressive culture in Saudi Arabia captivated the world In early 2019, after three years of careful planning, Rahaf Mohammed finally escaped her abusive family in Saudi Arabia—but made it...

Dive into the captivating tale of Mary Stuart Beaton, a descendant of Mary Queen of Scots, as she ventures to London seeking to legitimize her familys claims. Known as The Pretendress, Mary finds herself ensnared in the intrigues of her own guardians and a manipulative society woman, whose jealousy stems from a powerful member of Parliaments infatuation with the Princess. Beyond her royal aspirations, Mary knows her true worth, proving to be a formidable adversary to all who conspire for and against her.

“One of the best and most readable overviews of the Democrats’ evolution on economic issues over the past half-century.” — The Wall Street Journal “Fast-paced, sober, yet hopeful . . . Green is a first-rate journalist.” — The Atlantic One of Politico’s 10 books we’re looking...

Tony Saich tells the authoritative, comprehensive story of the Chinese Communist Party—its rise to power against incredible odds, its struggle to consolidate rule and overcome self-inflicted disasters, and its thriving amid other Communist parties' collapse. Saich argues that the brutal Japanese invasion in the 1930s actually helped the party. Once in power, however, the Communists faced the difficult task of learning how to rule. From Rebel to Ruler shows that the party owes its endurance to its flexibility.

In this brilliant biography T. J. Stiles offers a new understanding of the legendary outlaw Jesse James. Although he has often been portrayed as a Robin Hood of the old west, in this ground-breaking work Stiles places James within the context of the bloody conflicts of the Civil War to reveal a much more complicated and significant figure.

We are gaming industry veterans and newcomers from across the spectrum from outlets like IGN and Polygon, talking about video games, movies, books and more.

Navalny. Lenin. Pugachev. The Russian rebel—in his epic battle against the Leviathan of the Russian state—has enthralled readers and writers for decades. The rebel's story is almost always a sad one that ends in exile, imprisonment, or martyrdom, leaving but a seed for the future reform of the Leviathan which he or she had taken on.

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Adam Habib, the most prominent and outspoken university official through the recent student protests, takes a characteristically frank view of the past three years on South Africa's campuses in this new book. Habib charts the progress of the student protests that erupted on Wits University campus in late 2015 and raged for the better part of three years, drawing on his own intimate involvement and negotiation with the students, and also records university management and government responses to the events.

George Cary Egglestons gripping Civil War memoir opens with a thought-provoking essay on the living conditions and political sentiments of Virginias citizens before secession. The narrative is filled with vivid accounts of the men and women of the South during the Confederacy, capturing their struggles and resilience. Eggleston honors notable war heroes like Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jeb Stuart, while offering a sharp critique of Jefferson Davis and the inefficiencies of his government. The book concludes powerfully with reflections on the wars aftermath and a tribute to the ...

South China Morning Post's (SCMP) reporting team looks back at Hong Kong's most wrenching political crisis since its return to Chinese rule in 1997. Anti-extradition bill protests that morphed rapidly into a wider anti-government movement in 2019 left no aspect of the city untouched, from its...

Rebels in the Making is a narrative-driven history of how and why secession occurred. In this work, senior Civil War historian William L. Barney narrates the explosion of the sectional conflict into secession and civil war. Carefully examining the events in all 15 slave states and distinguishing the political circumstances in each, he argues that this was not a mass democratic movement but one led from above.

Rebel Frequency is led by two U.S. Army veterans, Flip Barrientos and Lauren Taylor. Both identify as independents, shaped by their service and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. They bring sharp perspectives and lived experience, united by a refusal to settle for easy answers.

Welcome to The Creative Spark, the podcast where motivation meets creativity! Join us as we explore what it takes to become the best version of yourself, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Each episode dives deep into personal growth, lifestyle hacks, and the mindset shifts that help you unlock your fullest potential.But it doesn’t stop there! We also celebrate the power of art, from the latest music to unforgettable movies, and everything in between. Tune in for inspiring conversations about how creativity shapes our lives, fuels our passions, and connects us to something ...

Welcome to the Rebel Nation! Where Rebel, the American takes on Gunny, The Canadian and we discuss topics in the perspectives of our culture, religious beliefs, and county. Some get heated, others we come on in agreement. Never know unless you listen. Thank you and be sure to join the Rebel Nation over on https://www.rebelnationmedia.net for more information articles and special treats. Check out Gunny on Kick, Twitch and TikTok @MyGunIsHuge everywhere! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rebel-nation--6181991/support.

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Aufruf und Anleitung für mehr Engagement: ein Hörbuch für alle, die gern politisch aktiver wären. Drastische Meinungsäußerungen und Aktionen sind die Treiber, ohne die keine Veränderung entstehen kann, weiß Victoria Müller. Mit 10 Jahren demonstrierte sie zum ersten Mal, mit 14 machte sie auf einer Anti-Nazi-Demo mit einem Polizeiknüppel Bekanntschaft. Heute evakuiert sie mit ihrem Tierschutzverein Tiere aus dem ukrainischen Kriegsgebiet und tritt leidenschaftlich und streitbar für Gleichberechtigung ein.

Welcome to The News Club Podcast where we talk about the news and what to do about it.This second series is focused on how to get organised.With each episode, we bring together rebels, citizens, dreamers, writers, organisers and more to take the conversation from what is happening to what we can do about it.This September, we’re inviting you to join our online News Club (a book club for news). So make sure to subscribe to the News Club Newsletter for updates, check out our socials, and keep up-to-date with what you can do about it all here!

Politics has never been more unpredictable. Radical populists and insurgents have turned politics-as-usual on its head. "Rebel" explores how we got here, where we are heading and what we can do about it. Douglas Carswell argues that these insurgencies are a reaction against the emergence of a political and economic oligarchy that has subverted our democracy and stifled our market system. "Politics," he writes, "is a cartel. Like the economy, it is rigged in the interests of a few."