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Seth McGuire (Patrick J Adams) is a first term Congressman. He’s also an unflinching idealist and a profound optimist. When embroiled in his first ever controversy, Seth is completely ill-equipped to navigate D.C.’s political treachery. Hope comes in a EUREKA moment, putting him at a crossroads: can his bold and revolutionary plan really save this country, or is he going to talk himself right out of office when people hear his crazy idea? Find out in our 6-part, scripted, narrative podcast series - AMERICA 2.0, starring Patrick J Adams, Kate Walsh, Shanola Hampton, Ming-Na Wen, Spencer ...

As the fiftieth anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination draws near, the events of that fateful day will undoubtedly be on the minds of many throughout the world. Here Dean Owen curates a fascinating collection of interviews and thought-provoking commentaries from notable men and women connected to that notorious Friday afternoon. Those who worked closely with the president, civil rights leaders, celebrities, prominent journalists, and political allies are among the nearly one hundred voices asked to share their reflections on the significance of that day and the legacy left behind by John F. Kennedy.

The life story of Ishi, the last Yahi Indian, lone survivor of an exterminated tribe, is unique in the annals of North American anthropology. Ishi stumbled into the 20th century on the morning of August 29, 1911, when, desperate with hunger and terrified of the white murderers of his family, he was found in the corral of a slaughterhouse near Oroville, California.

This national best-seller chronicles the true story of two brothers coming of age in the Henry Horner public housing complex in Chicago. Lafeyette and Pharoah Rivers are 11 and nine years old when the story begins in the summer of 1987. Living with their mother and six siblings, they struggle against grinding poverty, gun violence, gang influences, overzealous police officers, and overburdened and neglectful bureaucracies. Immersed in their lives for two years, Kotlowitz brings us this classic rendering of growing up poor in America’s cities.

Honest, raw, unfiltered conversation unpacking the issues that have currently plague our society, culture, and faith. An in depth look at how the view of worship for many manages to produce two completely different schools of thought. Leaving many to ask how we got here, how to navigate through, and if we can ever find true resolve.Welcome to a conversation space designed to figure all out, (do our best to) dismiss bias, call out the culprits, dispel all misinformation, and restore faith in…faith. A space designed to ensure truth continues to reclaim the fringes; figuring out how we ever ...

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"Refugees Discover 2 Americas: One That Hates, and One That Heals" is from the November 14, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adeel Hassan and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Narrated by award-winning actor Martin Sheen, The Home Front: Life in America During World War II takes listeners into the lives of Americans at home who supported the war effort and sustained the country during wartime. The war brought immediate, life-changing shifts; from the rationing of butter, to an explosion of war-related jobs, to mixed-signals about the role of women in society. Feel what living in the United States was like for everyday people during this disruptive and uncertain period of American history in this Audible Original series. Executive producer was Martha Little. Series producer was Dan Gediman.

In 1935, the DuPont Company chose to enhance its image by dramatizing great events in American history to an audience of millions each week on The Cavalcade of America. “Cavalcade” is a term used to describe pioneers who shaped the way America operates today. DuPont’s motto, “maker of better things for better living through chemistry,” was read at the beginning of each program, and the dramas emphasized humanitarian progress, particularly improvements in the lives of women, often through technological innovation.

Two Brits (more specifically Englishmen) now living in America discuss the nuances of two nations seperated by the Atlantic Ocean.There is no limit to the nature of the subjects that are up for discussion.Culture, food, sports, travel, beer, monarchy, politics, language, plus tons more, will be debated and analyzed (aka. analysed).Fasten your seat belts, be tolerant, understanding, and have a laugh or two or three.The added benefit of listening to this podcast for our American friends is that if you travel across the pond, you will be able to hit the ground running and fit right in with the ...

There are, in the United States, a significant and growing number of families who live on less than $2.00 per person, per day. That figure, the World Bank measure of poverty, is hard to imagine in this country - most of us spend more than that before we get to work or school in the morning.

Beowulf Rochlen covers the inanity and insanity of American politics and culture in the first half of the 21st century. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

America Pod Two is a deep dive into what it means to be American today, through the lens of real-life stories by real-life people. Hosted by Your Favorite Band, America Part Two A.K.A Alex Fabio, Freddie Rainville, and Matty Stolpe.

When former Ohio governor John Kasich ran for president, his powerful message of hope and togetherness struck a chord with American voters. In Two Paths: America Divided or United, he carries that message forward by reflecting on the tumultuous 2016 campaign, sharing his concerns for America and his hopes for our future, and sounding a clarion call to reason and purpose, humility and dignity, righteousness and calm.

Welcome to 2 Views 1 America – a social politics and culture review show offering honest, open perspectives on today's world.

Journey back to 1838, as explorers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood traverse the dense Honduran forests, led by their guide through the rampant growth along the Cop√°n River. There, they stumble upon a symbol of the long-lost Mayan civilization - a 14-foot stone column, adorned with a stern-faced man and hieroglyphics, demonstrating craftsmanship rivalling the finest Egyptian monuments. Stephens chronicles their discoveries and travels in Central America, while Catherwood immortalizes the stunning Mayan architecture through his artistry. This gripping narrative, reminiscent of ...

America's World War II military was a force of unalloyed good. While saving the world from Nazism, it also managed to unify a famously fractious American people. At least that’s the story many Americans have long told themselves. Divisions offers a decidedly different view. Prizewinning historian Thomas A. Guglielmo draws together more than a decade of extensive research to tell sweeping yet personal stories of race and the military.

Every week two teens, Teddy and Keiara, will embark on a conversation regarding a plethora of topics spanning from politics all the way to that weeks top internet drama. Together the pair will have a deep conversation on what the overall impacts are.

Two Free Greeks In America focuses on real issues Americans are facing everyday. From politics to entertainment and everything in between, Two Free Greeks In America speaks to the heartland of America. Hosted by Nick and Dimitri, two first generation Greek kids in Illinois USA.

The United States may still be the world's strongest country, but it now faces real challenges at both a global and regional level. The unipolar world which was dominated by America after the Cold War is gone. Unlike the Soviet Union, China is both a military and economic competitor and it is actively challenging the norms and institutions that the US used to shape an international order during and after the Cold War.