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Brought to you by Penguin. It is worse, much worse, than you think. The slowness of climate change is a fairy tale, perhaps as pernicious as the one that says it isn't happening at all, and if your anxiety about it is dominated by fears of sea-level rise, you are barely scratching the surface of...

The term Mexican Drug War misleads. It implies that the ongoing bloodbath, which has now killed well over 100,000 people, is an internal Mexican affair. But this diverts attention from the US role in creating and sustaining the carnage. It's not just that Americans buy drugs from and sell weapons to Mexico's murderous cartels. It's that ever since the US prohibited the use and sale of drugs in the early 1900s, it has pressured Mexico into acting as its border enforcer - with increasingly deadly consequences.

Get ready for a rousing rebel yell as best-selling author H. W. Crocker III charges through bunkers and battlefields in The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War. Crocker busts myths and shatters stereotypes as he profiles eminent and colorful military generals, revealing little-known truths, like why Robert E. Lee had a higher regard for African-Americans than Lincoln did.

A top-secret manual for training CIA field agents in deception and sleight-of-hand was thought to be a rumor…until a single surviving copy was discovered in the agency’s archives. In 1953, a top-secret manual teaching agents sleight-of-hand and other deception techniques was written for the...

The Finance Collection is a wide-ranging collection of 6 classic works focused on the building of wealth, economics, and critiques of capitalism itself. Including works by authors as diverse as James Allen, George Samuel Clason, Adam Smith, and Karl Marx

Danny Wallace had been staying in. Far too much. Having been dumped by his girlfriend, he really wasn't doing the young, free and single thing very well. Instead he was avoiding people. Texting them instead of calling them. Calling them instead of meeting them. That is until one fateful date when a mystery man on a late-night bus told him to 'say yes more'. These three simple words changed Danny's life forever. Yes Man is the story of what happened when Danny decided to say YES to everything.

"The true power of any empire lies within its people; not the palace walls. The emperor serves at the pleasure of the people, and the voice of the people must be heard"- Wallace AllenEmpire Talks Back is a public affairs and cultural commentary platform examining power, history, media, and the lived experience of Black and Brown communities in America and across the global diaspora.Hosted and produced by Wallace Allen—veteran broadcaster, community leader, and publisher of Westside Story Newspaper—the show brings historical perspective, journalistic integrity, and community ...

A mysterious stranger arrives at a small London publication, only to encounter the enigmatic editor, whose face is obscured by a veil. As the two engage in a tense exchange, its clear that their intentions extend far beyond mere gossip about the elite. In a world rife with blackmail and ambition, the stakes rise sharply when two men are discovered dead outside the home of Mr. Farrington, a wealthy millionaire living just doors away from T. B. Smith, the head of the secret police. With connections to blackmail lurking in every shadow, questions arise Who truly holds the power? And can anyone be...

A fun, 'alternative' news podcast bringing you commentary on the curious, offbeat, and often hilarious news stories that Martin Wallace has curated to share with Dan Fury (and you). How do you news? (2015-2019) ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who are The Best People? They’re the most magnetic and engaging people in the room; the ones who know how to get that extra something out of every collaboration, connection, and endeavor. These people are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. Now, in an era of social and political upheaval, The Best People share lessons that we can all use. Listen as Nicolle Wallace seeks varied perspectives on how to keep reaching for truth, decency, and connection.

This book aims to illuminate the intellectual contributions of the African American community throughout the nineteenth century. It seeks to educate both the uninformed and those keen on understanding the vital role of the Negro in shaping America’s civilization. Reflecting the insights of prominent African American scholars, it addresses pressing topics such as the race problem, the importance of education, and the potential of the Negro in various fields. The work encourages aspiring youth by highlighting exemplary figures within their race and stimulates dialogue on ethical, political, ...

Jiordan, Harry & Porter talk every. single. sport. in their new podcast ‘In The Clutch’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether writing about the genesis of his plays, such as Aunt Dan and Lemon; discussing how the privileged world of arts and letters takes for granted the work of the “unobtrusives”, the people who serve our food and deliver our mail; or describing his upbringing in the sheltered world of Manhattan’s cultural elite, Shawn reveals a unique ability to step back from the appearance of things to explore their deeper social meanings.

In this powerful new history, New York Times bestselling author Max Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller’s journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and...

Hear the actual recording of "The Price of Free World Victory" speech given by Vice President Henry Wallace at a dinner of the Free World Association in New York City on May 8th, 1942.

In this candid and revealing interview broadcast journalist Mike Wallace tells stories from his remarkable 60-year career. Included are audio clips of his 1957 interview of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt; a poignant interview with First Lady Nancy Reagan concerning her husband's Alzheimer's; the story of the Secret Service agent who felt responsible for not saving John F. Kennedy; and Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, speaking out on corruption in Nigeria.

For decades, a few numbers came to define Chinese politics—until those numbers did not count what mattered and what they counted did not measure up. Seeking Truth and Hiding Facts argues that the Chinese government adopted a system of limited, quantified vision in order to survive the disasters unleashed by Mao Zedong's ideological leadership. Jeremy Wallace explains how that system worked and analyzes how the problems that accumulated in its blind spots led Xi Jinping to take drastic action.

New York Public Library Best of 2022 A gripping, twisting account of a small town set on fire by hatred, xenophobia, and ecological disaster—a story that weaves together corporate malfeasance, a battle over shrinking natural resources, a turning point in the modern white supremacist movement...

🎙️ Grand Strand Politics“The inside story of power, growth, and change along the Grand Strand.”A local podcast from Randal Wallace PresentsA podcast covering the people, decisions, and issues shaping life along South Carolina’s Grand Strand—from Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach to Surfside Beach and across Horry County.Local politics isn’t abstract—it affects growth, development, taxes, public safety, and the future of the community.This show breaks down what’s happening, who’s involved, and what it means for residents, business owners, and voters across the Grand ...

Truth To Power is a dynamic and unapologetically bold radio show that celebrates culture, offers insights, and is proud to amplify voices of the community! From the perspective of a born and raised Milwaukeean, fans get an engaging conversation on pop culture, sports and trending headlines they need to know. Truth To Power is the most entertaining 60 Minutes in radio.