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The New York Times bestselling author of Woke Inc. and a 2024 presidential candidate makes the case that the essence of true American identity is to pursue excellence unapologetically and reject victimhood culture. Hardship is now equated with victimhood. Outward displays of vulnerability in...

The surprising story of how wrestling superstar Glenn "Kane" Jacobs beat all the odds to become the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Even in his heyday in wrestling, Jacobs was inspired to pursue politics by popular libertarian figures such as former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul...

The Republican Main Street Partnership encompasses a broad alliance of conservative, governing Republicans, including more than 90 sitting members in Congress. We are dedicated to working to enact commonsense legislation that gets things done for the American people. Our members run and win in the most highly contested swing districts in the country.

In this #1 national bestseller, a journalist who's been attacked by Antifa writes a deeply researched and reported account of the group's history and tactics. When Andy Ngo was attacked in the streets by Antifa in the summer of 2019, most people assumed it was an isolated incident. But those...

C Street - where piety, politics, and corruption meet Jeff Sharlet is the only journalist to have reported from inside the C Street House, the Fellowship residence known simply by its Washington, DC address. The house has lately been the scene of notorious political scandal, but more crucially...

Bordeaux, France. Summer 2024. I roam cobblestone streets, recorder in hand as I capture the sounds of the city and share the stories hidden within its homes, protests, and Olympic Games-hosting stadium. Grab your headphones, close your eyes, and listen to the streets of Bordeaux as I analyze the importance of the summer's political turmoil to France's sociopolitical state and the Olympics as a means of recruiting investment. This is a bilingual podcast with English narration and is a part of my senior thesis for the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media. Find the recording scripts and ...

Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, currently serving as secretary of defense, was on four Senate committees: Foreign Relations; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Intelligence; and Rules and Administration. He is the author of America: The Next Chapter: Tough Questions and Straight Answers.

As the Senate majority leader, Senator Harry Reid draws on his willingness to compromise and reach across the aisle. In this crucial election year, he faces some of the most gnarled problems of his career.

Esteemed French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy brings his signature wit and intellect to the current political state and uncertain future of Jewish communities in America, France, and the Middle East. He addresses the controversy over the Armenian genocide, international laws governing Holocaust denial, and the state of global anti-Semitism.

In his new book, Moyers on Democracy, veteran journalist Bill Moyers asserts America's need to reconnect with its constitutional ideals and history of reform in preparation for the 2008 presidential race. Moyers has won more than 30 Emmy awards and is the author of the best-selling books Listening to America: A Traveler Rediscovers His Country, Healing and the Mind, and Moyers on America: A Journalist and His Times.

Ted Sorensen was John F. Kennedy's special counsel, speechwriter and close adviser. In his intimate and revealing memoir, Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History, Sorensen recalls some of the most dramatic moments of Kennedy's presidency, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the civil rights movement and the decision to go to the moon. He discusses current events and Kennedy's legacy with noted professor Ralph Buultjens.

Brought to you by the staff of the Street Sheet, the nation's oldest newspaper bringing you the word on the street about homelessness and poverty directly from those who live it. We answer your burning questions about homelessness in San Francisco because we know that homeless people themselves are the experts when it comes to ending poverty.

In this visit to the 92nd Street Y, Abraham Foxman, National Director of the Anti-Defamation League and one of world Jewry's most influential leaders, offers insights into contemporary challenges and his vision for world Jewry's future. A Holocaust survivor and hidden child, Foxman has been at the forefront of issues ranging from the controversy over Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ to Middle East diplomacy.

This event from New York's 92nd Street Y offers a behind the scenes look at the West Wing and an insider's account of how the White House press corps gathers and reports the news.

New York Times columnist Frank Rich examines what he says is the trail of fictions manufactured by the Bush Administration, from 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina, exposing what he calls the most brilliant spin campaign ever waged.

Legendary folk singer and political activist Joan Baez made her first New York concert appearance at the 92nd Street Y in 1960. She now returns for an in-depth interview that explores her extraordinary musical career and her longstanding commitment to nonviolence.

Madeleine Albright was the U.S. secretary of state from 1997 to 2001 - the first woman elected to that post. Albright reinforced America's alliances, advocated democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade and business, labor, and environmental standards abroad.

The funny, irreverent, and always original Ed Koch discusses New York news and his own identity as a Jewish New Yorker and politician. Koch was mayor of New York for three terms, from 1978 to 1989. He is a partner in the law firm Bryan Cave, LLP, and hosts a call-in program on Bloomberg Radio. New York Times reporter Joseph Berger interviews him.

The editor of Newsweek International since 2001, Fareed Zakaria oversees the magazine's eight editions in Asia, Latin America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. His column, on subjects ranging from terrorism, national security and America's role in the world to the global economy and the rise of China and India, appears in Newsweek, Newsweek International and The Washington Post.

Start your day informed with Morning on Merit TV, now streaming wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted by Fanchon Stinger and Joe Gumm, this engaging show delivers the news you need to know—from breaking stories and daily headlines to lifestyle, tech, sports, wellness, and more. Featuring insightful contributions from special guests like Loni Coombs and Lyndsay Keith, the Merit team dives into politics, health, education, travel, food, finance, and the trends shaping your world. We’ve got it all covered, so your morning begins with us. Listen on MeritStreetMedia.com, your favorite ...