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Bloomsbury presents The Dark Side of France by Enda O'Doherty, read by Stephane Cornicard. A gripping exploration of the French far right, from the Dreyfus Affair to Marine Le Pen and the National Rally, whose candidate is strongly placed to seize the leadership of France. In The Dark Side of...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in a West that betrays its fundamental values. "[A] bracing memoir and manifesto." —The New York Times "I can’t think of...

Uncover the fierce battle for American democracy in this gripping political history of factions and modern polarization. Instead of memorizing names and dates, you will experience the intense collisions over liberty, equality, and authority that forged a superpower. Perfect for your morning...

Explore the ultimate political science laboratory where democratization and durable authoritarianism collide head-on. Perfect for your intellectual commute, this analytical journey reveals how a shared history birthed two radically different nations. Discover how state control, civil society...

Experience the epic sweep of European history as tribal kingdoms collide to forge a modern democratic powerhouse. Perfect for a focused commute or an evening of lifelong learning, this fast-paced narrative trades dry dates for the thrilling conflicts of conquerors, commoners, and cultural...

Master Swiss history on your morning commute with this fast-paced crash course on alpine survival and modern democracy. Discover how scattered mountain communities transformed into a global powerhouse of finance and diplomacy. Perfect for a focused listening session, this engaging historical...

Ein mitreißender Weckruf, um die liberale Demokratie gegen den Aufstieg von Zynismus und Autoritarismus zu verteidigen! In seinem neuen Hörbuch stellt der niederländische Historiker und Bestsellerautor Rutger Bregman die große Frage nach dem Sinn des Lebens. Er beobachtet einen tiefgreifenden moralischen Verfall innerhalb der westlichen Eliten, vergleicht den aktuellen Zustand der USA mit dem Zerfall des Römischen Reiches.

Russland testet die NATO, die USA brechen als Verbündete weg, demokratiefeindliche Kräfte gewinnen an Macht. Wie wir unsere Demokratie gegen Angriffe von innen und außen schützen, das ist die bestimmende Frage unserer Zeit. Als aktiver Soldat weiß Simon Engel, dass dafür ein Sonderetat für die Bundeswehr und eine mögliche Wehrpflicht allein nicht reichen werden.

“In a distracted age, focus is a superpower, and this book’s supremely persuasive case to focus energy on state government and unlock its power will win you over. If you’re upset about what’s happening around the country, The Fourth Branch offers a concrete way to make change.”—Chris...

Politicians have failed us. But democracy doesn’t have to. Bought by special interests, detached from real life, obsessed with reelection. Politicians make big promises, deliver little to nothing, and keep the game rigged in their favor. But what can we do? In Politics Without Politicians...

Às vésperas de uma eleição crucial nos Estados Unidos, a sequência de Como as democracias morrem discute a vulnerabilidade política frente a movimentações supremacistas e emite um alerta para todo o mundo democrático. Com prefácio inédito escrito pelos autores especialmente para o...

Bloomsbury presents Sixteen Stormy Days by Tripurdaman Singh, read by Mikhail Sen. On 26th January 1950 India became a republic, shedding its last links with its colonial past and inaugurating a new era of liberty and freedom. With fundamental rights and civil liberties guaranteed by the state...

A riveting insider account of the progressive movement in Congress centering A.O.C., Rashida Tlaib, Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush, Ayanna Pressley, and Ilhan Omar—their rise, their efforts to set an ambitious agenda for the country, and their struggle to find their footing within the Democratic...

This program is read by the author. “Uplifting. . . . O’Rourke gets an A-plus on both the moral frisson of the long fight and the rightness of the cause. . . . The happy warrior from Texas is inspiring.” --The Washington Post Activist and political leader Beto O’Rourke blends history...

This program is read by the author. A probing and illuminating analysis of current state of American politics, focusing on Donald Trump’s lie about election fraud, by the White House Bureau Chief of Politico and the host of MSNBC's Way Too Early Jonathan Lemire uncovers that “The Big Lie,”...

An audiobook about the challenges to liberalism from the right and the left by the bestselling author of The Origins of Political Order. Classical liberalism is in a state of crisis. Developed in the wake of Europe’s wars over religion and nationalism, liberalism is a system for governing...

Acclaimed National Book Award-winning author George Packer diagnoses America’s descent into a failed state, and envisions a path toward overcoming our injustices, paralyses, and divides. This program is read by the author. In the year 2020, Americans suffered one rude blow after another to...

This program is read by the author. A manifesto that outlines the progressive vision, recent history and worldview—by the founder of The Young Turks and co-founder of Justice Democrats. The media can't stop talking about the gridlock in Washington, as if a handful of stubborn Republicans are...

"People have been arguing against the Electoral College from the beginning. But no one, at least in recent years, has laid out the case as comprehensively and as readably as Jesse Wegman does in 'Let the People Pick the President.'" -- The New York Times Book Review This program is read by the...

People on the right are furious. People on the left are livid. And the center isn’t holding. There is only one thing on which almost everyone agrees: there is something very wrong in Washington. The country is being run by pollsters. Few politicians are able to win the voters’ trust. Blame...