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This collection captures the fiery conviction and moral force of Eugene V. Debs, one of America’s most influential labor leaders and socialist voices. The Common Laborer and Speech of Sedition reflect his passionate defense of workers, civil liberties, and political dissent in the face of inequality and state power. Together, these works offer a powerful glimpse into the radical labor politics and democratic ideals that shaped early twentieth-century America.

Abraham Lincoln was undeniably one of the most influential politicians in American history. In this collection of letters, speeches, and other writings by Lincoln, listeners can gain a uniquely intimate perspective on the 16th president of the United States.

From a top speechwriter to President George W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld, this may be the most candid memoir ever written about official Washington–a laugh-out-loud cri de coeur that shows what can happen to idealism in a town driven by self-interest. Matt chronicles his descent into Washington...

From a top speechwriter to President George W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld, this may be the most candid memoir ever written about official Washington–a laugh-out-loud cri de coeur that shows what can happen to idealism in a town driven by self-interest. Matt chronicles his descent into Washington...

Huey Pierce Long Jr. (August 30, 1893-September 10, 1935), nicknamed "The Kingfish", was an American politician who served as the 40th governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a United States senator from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. He was a left-wing populist member of the Democratic Party and rose to national prominence during the Great Depression for his vocal criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal, which Long deemed insufficiently radical. The following recording is of Long’s 1935 radio broadcast speech, The St. Vitus Dance Government.

Gary Warren Hart (né Hartpence; born November 28, 1936) is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He was the front-runner for the 1984 and 1988 Democratic presidential nominations, until in 1988, he dropped out amid revelations of extramarital affairs. He represented Colorado in the United States Senate from 1975 to 1987. The following is Hart's public announcement on May 8, 1987 that he was ending his presidential campaign.

Archibald James Carey Jr. (February 29, 1908-April 20, 1981) was an American lawyer, judge, politician, diplomat, and clergyman from the South Side of Chicago. He was elected as a city alderman and served for eight years. In 1957, he was appointed by President Dwight Eisenhower as chair of his committee on government employment policy, which worked to reduce racial discrimination. The following is a speech Carey gave at the 1952 Republican National Convention.

Margaret Hilda Thatcher (October 13, 1925 - April 8, 2013) was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the first female British prime minister and the longest-serving of the 20th century. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style. The following recording is from her 1985 address to the US Congress.

El pensamiento vivo del Libertador. Simon Bolivar, el Libertador de America por antonomasia es justamente admirado, pero hay que decir que mucha gente lo considera un gran guerrero, un habil militar, pero olvidan las ideas que inspiraron a Bolivar, para convertirse en estadista guia de nuestro continente.

This rare compilation includes memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African American women from both the past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, these speeches not only represent important moments of Black history but reveal the struggle from a female perspective. The live recordings in this captivating collection are preceded by a short biography that introduces each speaker.