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The result of more than two decades of reporting on insurgencies, terrorism and the security establishment, The Silent Coup is an urgent look at how India’s democracy has been subverted under the veneer of a vibrant constitutional government.

New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed presidential historian Douglas Brinkley chronicles the rise of environmental activism during the Long Sixties (1960-1973), telling the story of an indomitable generation that saved the natural world under the leadership of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon...

Silent Alarm: Public Safety Pensions takes you on a deep dive into the intricate world of Baltimore's public safety pensions. This captivating series explores the critical challenges and notable successes of the Baltimore City Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System.From its origins to the recent decline in active membership, we examine how these issues are shaping the future sustainability of the pension system and the city's overall financial health. Through expert interviews with key stakeholders—including administrators, policymakers, pension specialists, and first responders—we ...

As European empires crumbled in the 20th century, the power structures that had dominated the world for centuries were up for renegotiation. Yet instead of a rebirth for democracy, what emerged was a silent coup – namely, the unstoppable rise of global corporate power. Exposing the origins of...

The definitive, inside account of the Trump Administration’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic from White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator and Coronavirus Task Force member, Dr. Deborah Birx. In late February 2020, Dr. Deborah Birx—a lifelong federal health official who had worked at...

We all watched Terri Schiavo die.The controversy around her case dominated the headlines and talk shows, going all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, the White House and the Vatican. And it's not over yet. Despite her death, the controversy lingers.In Silent Witness, Mark Fuhrman applies his...

As a Black man, a conservative, a father, a husband, and a Christian, I cannot remain silent any longer. What I witnessed during the presidential election of 2016 caused me to erupt with emotion. All of the negativity and deceit that was transpiring seemed to be casting a shadow over what I believed to be the most important issues affecting our country's future. Why I Couldn't Stay Silent tells a story of one man's pursuit to shine light in the darkness and make sense out of the gloom clouding our country's greatness.

On December 4, 1931, a mob of White men in Salisbury, Maryland, lynched and set ablaze a 23-year-old Black man named Matthew Williams. His gruesome murder was part of a wave of white terrorism in the wake of the stock market crash of 1929, which exposed Black laborers to white rage. For nearly a century, the lynching of Matthew Williams has lived in the shadows of the more well-known incidents of racial terror in the Deep South, haunting both the Eastern Shore and the state of Maryland as a whole.

In today's America there's only one publicly accepted way of thinking...leftism. Does that way of thinking represent the vast majority of Americans? We don't think so. The Silent Majority podcast examines the current political landscape, dissects current events, and discusses broader social and political concepts through the lens of your every day American who's silently watching behind the scenes.

History is not just made on battlefields—it is written in whispers, coded messages, and the silent betrayals of spies. From World War II resistance fighters to Cold War double agents, the greatest conflicts of the modern era were fought not only with guns and tanks, but with secrets, deception, and intelligence warfare. The Silent Warriors takes you deep into the world of espionage, covert missions, and psychological warfare, uncovering the real-life stories of the spies, saboteurs, and secret operatives who changed history—often without the world ever knowing their names.

This is Silent Killers a new podcast series from Face2Face and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.In 1997, the world came together to say no more, to landmines, to war’s forgotten victims, and to the silent threat buried beneath the feet of millions. The result was the Mine Ban Treaty, a landmark moment in international humanitarian law.But today, that threat is far from over.From Cambodia to Ukraine, from Afghanistan to Angola. Landmines still claim lives, shatter communities, and prevent peace from taking root.In this series, we go behind the headlines. We hear from survivors, ...

In 1987, somebody shoved a flyer into the hand of Peter Staley: Massive AIDS demonstration, it announced. After four years on Wall Street as a closeted gay man, Staley was familiar with the homophobia common on trading floors. He also knew that he was not beyond the reach of HIV, having recently been diagnosed with AIDS-related complex. A week after the protest, Staley found his way to a packed meeting of the AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power - ACT UP - in the West Village. It would prove to be the best decision he ever made. 

On March 10, 1920, in Pachuca, Mexico, the Compañía de Santa Gertrudis may have committed murder. The alert was first raised at six in the morning: A fire was tearing through the El Bordo mine. After a brief evacuation, the mouths of the shafts were sealed. Company representatives hastened to assert that “no more than 10” men remained inside the mineshafts, and that all 10 were most certainly dead. Yet when the mine was opened six days later, the death toll was not 10 but 87. And there were seven survivors.

"A Voice for the Bronx's Powerless Falls Silent" is from the May 15, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gonzalez and narrated by Kristi Burns.

The city of Chicago is our home and we love it. But the crime, poverty and crooked systems make us question that love daily. Come talk with a couple of guys who come from parts of the city where the voices aren’t heard.

More than two years ago, Paralympic swimming champion Robert Griswold was accused of sexually abusing a teammate with an intellectual disability. After Colorado Springs police chose not to pursue criminal charges against Griswold last year, will Parker Egbert and his family ever get the justice they seek?

A man who lived his life mostly in the shadows, Edward M. House is little known or remembered today; yet he was one of the most influential figures of the Wilson presidency. Wilson's chief political advisor, House played a key role in international diplomacy and had a significant hand in crafting the Fourteen Points at the Paris Peace Conference.

”Silent Strength: Women Veterans’ Stories of Resilience” is a heartfelt podcast that shines a light on the experiences of women veterans navigating PTSD, MST, and invisible illnesses. Join us as we delve into the courageous journeys and unwavering resilience of these invisible warriors. Through powerful personal stories, insightful discussions, and expert interviews, we explore the impact of PTSD, MST, and chronic conditions on women veterans. From understanding the challenges they face to highlighting the support systems available, each episode offers a glimpse into the lives of these ...

Join Krystal and Jesse as they discuss politics and important world events. Let us digest all of the most important news of the week and break it down into bite size information for you.

"Anthony Weiner, Who Always Had Something to Say, Goes Silent" is from the August 31, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Vivian Yee and narrated by Caroline Miller.