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If you enjoyed the chilling experience of In Cold Blood and were at the edge of your seat while watching Oliver Stone’s JFK, you’ll love this investigative look into all the facets of one of the top conspiracies of the 20th century and beyond. DiEugenio, who has spent decades researching the Kennedy assassination, takes both an analytical and conversational approach to his fascinating exploration of the pivotal historical events and scandals surrounding that day.

Michael Bloomberg is not only New York City's 108th mayor; he is a business genius and self-made billionaire. He has run the toughest city in America with an independence and show of ego that first brought him great success and eventually threatened it. Yet while Bloomberg is internationally known and admired, few people know the man behind the carefully crafted public persona.

As director of the FBI for over five decades, J. Edgar Hoover left a profound and lasting legacy on this most celebrated institution. Only the few who were part of Hoover's inner circle know the truth about his controversial years of authoritarian rule and the organization's inmost secrets.

A compelling and insightful audiobook that reclaims faith as a force for good in the age of Trump and rebukes those who use it to harm and discriminate. This program is read by the author, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear is the grandson of Baptist lay ministers, the son of a previous...

We’re living in an age of deep political anger and frustration. Where did it come from? All the Wrong Moves offers a new, eye-opening answer, rooted in history, business, and the author’s firsthand experience, that reveals the true origins of America’s current political crisis. This...

Ronald Kessler’s explosive bestseller, The FBI, brought down FBI Director William S. Sessions. Now, in this unparalleled work of investigative journalism, Kessler reveals the inner world of the CIA. Based on extensive research and hundreds of interviews, including two with active Directors of...

"A Goat Helped Me Save My Buddy, and Others, on the Battlefield" is from the July 5, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Linehan and narrated by Caroline Miller.

July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 mysteriously fell from the sky, claiming the lives of all 230 people aboard. Associated Press reporter Pat Milton offers a rare inside look at the investigation of the unexplained explosion and the experts who struggled to find the truth behind one of America’s most disturbing aviation disasters.

A day that will live in infamy.... Nothing to fear but fear itself.... Ask not what your country can do for you.... Ich bin ein Berliner.... Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall. These are actual historic recordings. The sound quality represents the available audio technology of the era and varies by recording.

When recently retired DHS frontline officer and intelligence expert Philip Haney bravely tried to say something about the people and organizations that threatened the nation, his intelligence information was eliminated, and he was investigated by the very agency assigned to protect the country. The national campaign by the DHS to raise public awareness of terrorism and terrorism-related crime known as If You See Something, Say Something effectively has become If You See Something, Say Nothing.

In Back to Work, Bill Clinton addresses the urgent economic challenges facing the United States and offers a plan to get America "back into the future business." He details how to get out of the current economic crisis and lay a foundation for long-term prosperity, offering specific...

Blood, Iron, and Gold reveals the huge impact of the railways as they spread rapidly across the world, linking cities that had hitherto been isolated, stimulating both economic growth and social change on an unprecedented scale. From Panama to the Punjab, Christian Wolmar describes the vision and determination of the pioneers who developed railways that would one day span continents, as well as the labour of the navvies who built this global network.

"The Boycott Before: Rap and Resentment at the 1989 Grammys" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Joe Coscarelli and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

With a foreword from Senator Marco Rubio, a stirring collection of Ronald Reagan's most inspiring speeches, offering his timeless wisdom and guidance for our day. In his 1989 farewell address, Ronald Reagan said, "I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things, and they didn't...

The presidency of Donald J. Trump is rather ordinary. Trump himself may be the most unusual, unorthodox and unconventional president the US has ever had. Yet, even with his extraordinary personality and approach to the job, his presidency is proving quite ordinary in its accomplishments and outcomes, both at home and abroad. Like most modern US presidents, the number and scope of Trump’s achievements are rather meager.

"Black Democrats to Clinton: Send Money to Take Congress" is from the October 24, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Martin and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Clinton Presses Her Advantage over a Struggling Trump" is from the October 23, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Alexander Burns and Amy Chozick and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' Debuts at No. 1 with Huge Streaming Numbers" is from the May 02, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Joe Coscarelli and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Putin Dismisses Chief of Staff in Surprise Move" is from the August 12, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ivan Nechepurenko and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"The Code Violation System" is from the December 08, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Yamiche Alcindor and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.