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Two months before the 2016 presidential election, an anonymously published essay titled "The Flight 93 Election" rallied conservatives to charge the cockpit by voting for Trump. Michael Anton, the author of that controversial viral essay, now says that the last few years have only served to prove his Flight 93 thesis: The left has become more aggressive, more vindictive, and more dangerous - and the stakes have never been higher.

To save both democracy and a decent economy, here's why it's crucial that Americans elect a truly progressive president. The 2020 presidential election will be pivotal for the credibility of government and for democracy itself, argues Robert Kuttner in this brief and compelling call to arms. Either we continue the twin slides into corrupt autocracy and corporate plutocracy - the course set in the past half century by Republican and Democratic presidents alike - or we elect a progressive Democrat in the mold of FDR.

The Stakes is a show about social change, hosted by Kai Wright. We live in extreme times—a climate on the verge of crisis, an economy built on inequality and a political system that feels like it’s falling apart. So, how’d we get to this point? And what happens next? From democracy to healthcare, from pop culture to the environment, our reporters are working to understand why we live the way we do—and why it matters. Because if we can better understand the society we‘ve got, maybe we can figure out how to create one that works for more people. The Stakes is produced by WNYC Studios, ...

The United States has a variety of legal and illegal drug markets, and more than its share of the evils of addiction, illicit trafficking, and drug-related incarceration. But two of those markets—those for cannabis and opioids—will force themselves on the attention of the new administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Brave, clear-eyed, and passionate, Stakes Is High is the book we need to guide us past crisis mode and through an uncertain future. The events of the past decade have forced us to reckon with who we are and who we want to be. We have been invested in a set of beliefs about our American identity...

From Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a road map for shattering the status quo and standing up for ourselves, our communities, and our country. NATIONAL BESTSELLER! AN OPEN FIELD BOOK FROM MARIA SHRIVER As Michigan’s Secretary of State and chief election official, Jocelyn Benson has...

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A valuable discovery under the world's second-largest temperate wetland and in the traditional lands of the Cree and Ojibway casts light on the growing conflict among resource development, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous rights. In this colorful tale, Virginia Heffernan draws on her bush and newsroom experiences to illustrate the complexities of resource development at a time when Indigenous rights are becoming enshrined globally.

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In a high-stakes civil fraud trial led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, former President Donald Trump is set to testify on Monday, potentially impacting his business empire's future. This case, accusing Trump and co-defendants of fraudulent asset inflation to secure favorable loan and insurance terms, has already seen a pre-trial verdict holding them liable. As Trump faces a hostile examination, his responses could not only influence this case's outcome but also set a precedent for his upcoming criminal trials amidst a 2024 presidential campaign bid.

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"A High-Stakes Bet: Turning Google Assistant into a 'Star Trek' Computer" is from the September 28, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Farhad Manjoo and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Can one of the most promising — and troubled — technologies for fighting global warming survive during the administration of Donald Trump?

"High-Stakes Test for Carbon Capture" is from the January 02, 2017 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by John Schwartz and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Your hosts Eric Balkman and Ferrell Elliott cover the world of high stakes fantasy football through weekly interviews with high stakes players. The guys offer strategy, sleepers and a little non-fantasy-related mischief.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-high-stakes-fantasy-football-hour--6504732/support.

In 2016, God raised up Donald Trump to lead America at a pivotal time. Evangelicals who recognized this backed him more than any other presidential candidate in history. Heading into 2020, the stakes in his reelection are even higher. This election, nine months after this book releases, is a new fight for the soul of America. Stephen E. Strang makes the case that God wants America to be great because God has raised up America - beginning with our Founding Fathers - to be a beacon of light and hope for the world.

More than 2,000 years ago the Chinese strategist Sun Tzu advised us to know our enemies. The question has always been how. In A Sense of the Enemy, the historian Zachary Shore demonstrates that leaders can best understand an opponent not simply from his pattern of past behavior, but from his behavior at pattern breaks. Meaningful pattern breaks occur during dramatic deviations from the routine, when the enemy imposes costs upon himself. It's at these unexpected moments, Shore explains, that successful leaders can learn what makes their rivals truly tick.

"Time Warner Acquires 10 Percent Stake in Hulu" is from the August 03, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Emily Steel and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"A Republican Congresswoman Has Personal Stake in Transgender Debate" is from the May 15, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Lizette Alvarez and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Viacom's Effort to Sell Paramount Stake Takes Another Blow" is from the July 15, 2016, Financial section of The New York Times. It was written by Emily Steel and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

Has Venezuela’s opposition gotten its mojo back? The answer is a qualified “Yes.”