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Michael Wolff beschrieb in seinem Bestseller "Feuer und Zorn" die ersten fiebrigen Monate der Trump-Regierung. Nun haben sich ihm wieder hochrangige Mitarbeiter des Weißen Hauses anvertraut: Wolff liefert eine aktuelle Darstellung der letzten Wochen von Trumps Präsidentschaft und der Versuche des Präsidenten und seines Umfelds, das Wahlergebnis vom November 2020 auf jedem nur denkbaren Weg zu korrigieren.

How did the banks run wild for so long? Why are so many aged-care residents malnourished? And how is it that arms manufacturers sponsor the Australian War Memorial? In this passionate essay, Richard Denniss explores what neoliberalism has done to Australian society.

Epidemics are mirrors. What has COVID-19 revealed about Australia and about Scott Morrison and his government? In this gripping essay, Katharine Murphy goes behind the scenes to tell the story of the response to the crisis. Drawing on interviews with Morrison, Brendan Murphy, Josh Frydenberg, Sally McManus and other players, she traces how the key health and economic decisions were taken.

Australia is a wealthy nation with the economic profile of a developing country - heavy on raw materials and low on innovation and skilled manufacturing. Once we rode on the sheep’s back for our overseas trade; today we rely on cartloads of coal and tankers of LNG. So must we double down on fossil fuels, now that COVID-19 has halted the flow of international students and tourists? Or is there a better way forward, which supports renewable energy and local manufacturing?

In this gripping account, Peter Hartcher shows how Beijing stepped up its campaign for influence, over hearts and minds, mineral and agricultural resources, media outlets and sea lanes. Reactions have included panic, xenophobia and all-the-way-with-the-USA - but the challenge now is to think hard about the national interest and respond with wisdom to a changed world. This urgent, authoritative essay blends reporting and analysis, and covers the local scene as well as the larger geopolitical picture.

In this dazzling report from the campaign trail, Erik Jensen homes in on the insecurities that drive Bill Shorten and the certainties that helped Scott Morrison win. He considers how each man reflects, challenges and comforts the national character. Who are Morrison’s 'quiet Australians'? What did Shorten Labor fail to see? And will fear always trump hope in politics? The Prosperity Gospel sheds new light on the politics of a divided nation.

"Keith Emerson, '70s Rock Showman with a Taste for Spectacle, Dies at 71" is from the March 12 2016, Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Ratliff and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Dies at 88; Reigned 70 Years" is from the October 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Barbara Crossette and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Twitter Invests $70 Million in SoundCloud Music Service" is from the June 14, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Sisario and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Clinton Has a 76 Percent Chance to Win the Presidency" is from the July 19, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Josh Katz and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Tornado Kills at Least 78 in Eastern China" is from the June 23, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Javier C. Hernández and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane Dies at 74
" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by William Grimes and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Raymond Tomlinson, Who Put the @ Sign in Email, Is Dead at 74" is from the Tech section of The New York Times. It was written by William Grimes and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Janet Reno, First Woman to Serve as U.S. Attorney General, Dies at 78" is from the November 07, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Carl Hulse and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"More Than 70 Nations Have Been Led by Women. So Why Not the U.S.?" is from the November 10, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Katrin Bennhold and Rick Gladstone and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"New Biggest Prime Number Equals 2 to the 74 Mil ... Uh, It's Big" is from the January 21, 2016 Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Kenneth Chang and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Muhammad Ali, Titan of Boxing and the 20th Century, Dies at 74" is from the June 04, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Robert Lipsyte and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Bernard Farrelly, Surfing's First World Champion, Dies at 71" is from the August 10, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Daniel Victor and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Speedskater Is Poised to Upend Rule of Sports' Highest Court" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Amanda Coletta and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"At 79, a Bastion of NASCAR Sticks to What He Knows" is from the July 03, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter Kerasotis and narrated by Fleet Cooper.