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Reprinting Hitler's autobiography “Mein Kampf” (My Struggle) was long prohibited in Germany — a country that considered the book too dangerous to be read. Now, it's a German bestseller.

"‘Overwhelming’ Interest Makes Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ Popular Again" is from the January 03, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Rick Noack and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The Abhidharma, one of the three major text collections of the original Buddhist canon, frames the psychological system of Buddhism, explaining the workings of reality and the nature of the human mind. Because of its complexity, the Abhidharma has traditionally been reserved only for academic or monastic study; now, for the first time, clinical psychologist Beth Jacobs brings this dynamic body of work to general listeners, using practical explanation, personal stories, and vivid examples to gently untangle the technical aspects of the Abhidharma. 

The first large scale U.S. “clean coal” facility was declared operational Tuesday — by the large energy firm NRG Energy and JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corp.

"America’s First ‘Clean Coal’ Plant Is Now Operational — and Another Is on the Way" is from the January 10, 2017 Energy and Environment section of The Washington Post. It was written by Chris Mooney and narrated by Sam Scholl.

In the final week leading up to the presidential inauguration, British scientists are urging their prime minister to stand up for climate science in the U.S. An open letter signed by 100 leading climate researchers in the United Kingdom warns of the incoming Trump administration’s skeptical stance on climate change and points to “worrying media reports that the incoming administration may severely weaken climate change research and data-gathering undertaken by federal organizations in the United States.”

"British Scientists to Theresa May: Urge Trump to Support Climate Research" is from the January 16, 2017 Energy and Environment section of The Washington Post. It was written by Chelsea Harvey and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Trump relied heavily on Kushner's advice during the campaign, and his move to the White House was expected. But ethics experts have raised questions about whether Kushner's role in the new administration will run up against a federal anti-nepotism law and how he will separate himself from his real estate business to avoid conflicts of interest.

"Trump’s Son-in-Law, Jared Kushner, Expected to Join White House as a Senior Adviser" is from the January 09, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by John Wagner and Ashley Parker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Half a decade before he took this trip to the farthest reaches of the north, Andreas Muenchow had his doubts about whether warming temperatures were causing one of the world’s great platforms of ice to melt and fall apart. He even stood before Congress in 2010 and balked on whether climate change might have caused a mammoth chunk of ice, four times the size of Manhattan, to break off from this floating, 300-square-mile shelf. The University of Delaware oceanographer said he wasn’t sure. He needed more evidence.

"With Enough Evidence, Even Skepticism Will Thaw" is from the December 30, 2016 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Chris Mooney and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Is Nursing a Talent? You Can Bet Your Life on It." is from the September 18, 2015 Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by Alexandra Robbins and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Trinity Gay, the 15-year-old daughter of U.S. Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay, was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Lexington, Ky., restaurant early Sunday morning.

In the next few weeks, Instagram is going to look even more like its parent company, Facebook. The social network announced Tuesday that it will let users like individual comments on Instagram posts, much as they can on Facebook. Users can show their appreciation for a comment with a little red heart, as opposed to the big red heart already used for liking posts.

"There's No Proof of a Taylor Swift/Instagram Conspiracy, as Much as We Might Like It" is from the July 25, 2016, Entertainment section of The Washington Post. It was written by Caitlin Dewey and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Putin’s Power Plays" is from the September 29, 2015 Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by Anne Applebaum and narrated by Sam Scholl.

My Penn State colleagues looked with horror at the police tape across my office door.

“Clean eating” is a phrase thrown around a lot in the health-and-wellness scene. I use it all the time. I like it because there’s no formal definition, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all plan. Let’s face it: There isn’t one perfect plan that will work for everyone, physiologically or behaviorally. Our bodies work differently from one another. Some physiologically need more fat, some need more carbs, and all need different mixes of vitamins and minerals.

"‘Clean Eating’ Is a Fuzzy Term — and That’s Why It Works" is from the January 10, 2017 Lifestyle section of The Washington Post. It was written by Jae Berman and narrated by Sam Scholl.

After more than 60 years of using the system, Norway is set to become the first country in the world to turn off its FM radio network — and others may soon be following its example.

"Norway Will Become the First Country in the World to Switch Off FM Radio" is from the January 08, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

There is little that Democrats and Republicans agree on when it comes to American banking. Yet most of them believe that the cause of the financial crisis was a shift in banking practices that resulted in more poor and middle-class households obtaining mortgages, even if they could not afford them — especially the costly, risky mortgages known as subprime loans.

"Why These Economists Say the Usual Explanation for the Financial Crisis Is Wrong " is from the January 16, 2017 Business section of The Washington Post. It was written by Max Ehrenfreund and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The document, published in six medical journals, includes three separate sets of recommendations based on the level of risk an infant has for developing a peanut allergy. Those at highest risk are defined as babies with severe eczema — a skin condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red and cracked — or egg allergy or both. Those in the middle group have mild-to-moderate eczema. And those in the lowest-risk group have no eczema or food allergies.

"New NIH Guidelines on Infants and Peanuts May Contradict Everything You’ve Heard Before" is from the January 05, 2017 To Your Health section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ariana Eunjung Cha and narrated by Sam Scholl.

What started on a whim now has millions of visitors daily and a community of users eager to share, comment on and absorb good news. It’s so highly regarded that Reddit made it one of the default subreddits users are automatically subscribed to when they start an account.

"Reddit’s Most Uplifting User Helped Raise Nearly $160,000 for Victim of Facebook Live Attack" is from the January 11, 2017 Lifestyle section of The Washington Post. It was written by Colby Itkowitz and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The rate of abortions in the United States has fallen to its lowest level since the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, according to a report out today from the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights.

"Abortion Falls to Lowest Level Since Roe v. Wade" is from the January 17, 2017 National section of The Washington Post. It was written by Christopher Ingraham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Elon Musk, President of Mars" is from the Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by Michael Byers and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Welcome to Culture Pop, Audible’s weekly collection of the best profiles, news and analysis you need to stay current on the world of entertainment and culture. In this premiere edition, hear who will be attending Samantha Bee’s 'Not the White House Correspondents Dinner'. Then celebrate May the 4th Day with a fascinating PRI report on the little-known link between Princess Leia’s iconic hair buns and the Mexican Revolution.