Showing results for "Wallace" in Politics & Government

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.

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

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...

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.

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...

"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 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.

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...

A podcast that looks at the politics of the Grand Strand Area of South Carolina: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach , Surfside Beach, and Horry County.

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.

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.

Hosts C Moore and Craig Wallace take a look at disability issues in Canberra - beyond the Parliamentary Triangle. Join us as we dive into reform, politics and culture with curiosity and a sense of humour. This podcast is made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation and Hands Across Canberra

When Winston Churchill was a boy of 16, he already had a vision for his purpose in life. "This country will be subjected somehow to a tremendous invasion...I shall be in command of the defenses of London...it will fall to me to save the Capital, to save the Empire." It was a most unlikely prediction. Perceived as a failure for much of his life, Churchill was the last person anyone would have expected to rise to national prominence as prime minister and influence the fate of the world during World War II.

A mixture of Sports, Culture and Entertainment, the Trey Wallace Show will have it all. There are no filters, and the gloves are coming off as we breakdown the latest news. Joined by friends and colleagues, Trey gives you his perspective on the sports world and more. From College Football to the College World Series, there isn’t a topic Trey won’t discuss.

Amid the political chaos preceding the First World War, the world seemed to be teeming with anarchists, spies, and villains. Conventional Law and Order seemed ill-equipped to handle such threats, but not to worry, for there exist Four Just Men who stand guard. The distinguished Foreign Secretary Sir Philip Ramon receives an ominous letter from this feared team, challenging his proposed Alien Extradition Bill which they believe to be unjust. The Four Just Men have a reputation for bringing justice where the law fails, making their threats real and immediate. The fate of Ramons bill and perhaps ...

COVID-19 has killed more people than any war or public health crisis in American history, but the scale and grim human toll of the pandemic were not inevitable. Pandemic Politics examines how Donald Trump politicized COVID-19, shedding new light on how his administration tied the pandemic to the president’s political fate in an election year and chose partisanship over public health. This book draws on a wealth of new data on public opinion to show how pandemic politics has touched all aspects of our lives, and puts America’s COVID-19 response in global perspective.