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We Are the Change We Seek is a collection of Barack Obama's 26 greatest addresses: beginning with his 2002 speech opposing the Iraq War and closing with his final speech before the United Nations in September 2016. As president, Obama's words had the power to move the country, and often the world, as few presidents before him.

Will progressives and moderates feud while America burns? Or will these natural allies take advantage of the greatest opportunity since the New Deal Era to strengthen American democracy, foster social justice, and turn back the threats of the Trump Era? In Code Red, award-winning journalist E. J. Dionne, Jr., calls for a shared commitment to decency and a politics focused on freedom, fairness, and the future, encouraging progressives and moderates to explore common ground and expand the unity that brought about Democrat victories in the 2018 elections.

"Obama and Nikki Haley Fight the GOP Faithful's Fury" is from the Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Democrats Embrace Modern America as Republicans Reject It" is from the Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"The Gun Lobby's Con Game Will Come to an End" is from the Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"If You Preach Religious Peace and Tolerance, Then Practice Them" is from the Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"The Fatal Trend among White Working Class Americans" is from the November 13, 2015 Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Trump vs. Cruz: Armageddon, Iowa-Style" is from the Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"The GOP's Maddening Trump Conundrum" is from the May 11, 2016 Opinions section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Like it or not, the decision we make in this November’s election will be a choice on behalf of the entire world. How we vote will determine whether the forces of democracy, openness and religious tolerance remain strong, or whether our country throws in its lot with tribalism, prejudice and authoritarianism.

"Why the Democratic Candidates Need to Get Obama's Record Straight" is from the Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"The Monumental Fall of the Republican Party" is from the Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Our country needs a new era of bipartisanship — but not the kind you are probably thinking of, and not, I fear, the kind we are likely to get.

"Bill Clinton's Most Important Speech" is from the July 27, 2016 Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

French Socialist President François Hollande knew which way the winds were blowing. His announcement last week that he would not seek reelection was a response to record-breaking unpopularity. But it also reflects weaknesses haunting the left and center-left throughout the democratic world.

"Why Clinton Republicans Matter" is from the August 28, 2016 Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

"Learning from Britain's Unnecessary Crisis" is from the June 26, 2016 Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

At the beginning of Richard Nixon’s presidency, that’s how Attorney General John Mitchell explained the way reporters could best understand what the country was about to experience.

"The Gop Contenders Should Take a Hint from This Soft-hearted Tough Guy" is from the November 10, 2015 Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"In Today's Troubling Times, Where Are Our Faith Leaders?" is from the August 25, 2016 Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Kristi Burns.