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The Big Guy
- How a President and His Son Sold Out America
- By: Miranda Devine
- Narrated by: Charles Constant
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
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It’s rare that a campaign season has anything like an IRS whistleblower and a California US attorney saying they were blocked from pursuing charges, foreign wire transfers of millions of dollars going to several members of politician’s family, suspicious slap-on-the-wrist plea deals, mounds of incrimination texts, a previously unacknowledged child with a stripper, and multiple congressional investigations. It’s unprecedented to have them all tied to one politician like Joe Biden.
By: Miranda Devine
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Fentanyl Nation
- Toxic Politics and America's Failed War on Drugs
- By: Ryan Hampton
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
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The American overdose crisis has reached record-breaking heights; preventable overdoses are now responsible for more annual deaths than traffic accidents, suicide, or gun violence. Fentanyl—a potent, inexpensive, and easy-to-manufacture synthetic opioid—has thoroughly contaminated the drug supply, and while it frequently makes front page news across the country, it remains poorly understood by policymakers and the public. In Fentanyl Nation, recovery advocate Ryan Hampton separates the facts from the fiction surrounding Fentanyl, and shows how overdose deaths are ultimately policy failures.
By: Ryan Hampton
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Great Escapes During the World Wars
- The History of the Most Legendary Prisoner Breakouts in World War I and World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
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War has always led to prisoners. In ancient times, many were turned into slaves by the victorious armies, while in medieval Europe, they were often returned to their families in return for a ransom, leading to fortune or poverty depending upon which side one was on. By the Napoleonic era, as armies grew in size and professionalism, many were kept in camps for the duration of the fighting, their captors not wanting to restore their enemies' manpower while the fate of nations hung in the balance.
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Napoleon’s Great Escapes
- The History of Napoleon’s Escapes from Egypt and Elba
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
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Early in 1799, Napoleon advanced against France’s erstwhile enemy, the Ottoman Empire, invading modern Syria (then the province of Damascus) and conquering the cities of Gaza, Jaffa, Arish and Haifa. However, with the plague running rampant through his army and his lines of supply from Egypt stretched dangerously thin, Napoleon was unable to destroy the fortified city of Acre and was forced to retreat. The retreat cost him almost all of his wounded as, harassed by enemy forces, he was forced to abandon most of his casualties to the Ottomans’ mercy, or lack thereof.
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Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday Massacre
- Lessons for the International Community
- By: Rohan Gunaratna
- Narrated by: ZACHARY COFFIN
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Radical Islam is an enduring global challenge that presents a national and international security threat. Instigation by hate preachers, inadequate government, societal attention, religious and reciprocal radicalization have allowed this threat to manifest into terrorist violence. Extremist ideologies have infiltrated religious, educational, and digital spaces and thus, terrorism’s shadow continues to shroud the safety and stability of countries and communities worldwide today.
By: Rohan Gunaratna
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Pakistan's ISI
- A Concise History of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate
- By: Julian Richards
- Narrated by: Mike Cooper
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
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Forged during the tumultuous aftermath of Partition in 1947, the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) has grown to become the preeminent intelligence service in Pakistan. Its capabilities are comprehensive, its remit covers both foreign and domestic intelligence, and it is one of the most feared and respected agencies of the Global South. Pakistan's ISI provides an up-to-date and detailed introduction to the ISI and its historical evolution.
By: Julian Richards
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The Big Guy
- How a President and His Son Sold Out America
- By: Miranda Devine
- Narrated by: Charles Constant
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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It’s rare that a campaign season has anything like an IRS whistleblower and a California US attorney saying they were blocked from pursuing charges, foreign wire transfers of millions of dollars going to several members of politician’s family, suspicious slap-on-the-wrist plea deals, mounds of incrimination texts, a previously unacknowledged child with a stripper, and multiple congressional investigations. It’s unprecedented to have them all tied to one politician like Joe Biden.
By: Miranda Devine
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Fentanyl Nation
- Toxic Politics and America's Failed War on Drugs
- By: Ryan Hampton
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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The American overdose crisis has reached record-breaking heights; preventable overdoses are now responsible for more annual deaths than traffic accidents, suicide, or gun violence. Fentanyl—a potent, inexpensive, and easy-to-manufacture synthetic opioid—has thoroughly contaminated the drug supply, and while it frequently makes front page news across the country, it remains poorly understood by policymakers and the public. In Fentanyl Nation, recovery advocate Ryan Hampton separates the facts from the fiction surrounding Fentanyl, and shows how overdose deaths are ultimately policy failures.
By: Ryan Hampton
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Great Escapes During the World Wars
- The History of the Most Legendary Prisoner Breakouts in World War I and World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
War has always led to prisoners. In ancient times, many were turned into slaves by the victorious armies, while in medieval Europe, they were often returned to their families in return for a ransom, leading to fortune or poverty depending upon which side one was on. By the Napoleonic era, as armies grew in size and professionalism, many were kept in camps for the duration of the fighting, their captors not wanting to restore their enemies' manpower while the fate of nations hung in the balance.
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Napoleon’s Great Escapes
- The History of Napoleon’s Escapes from Egypt and Elba
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Early in 1799, Napoleon advanced against France’s erstwhile enemy, the Ottoman Empire, invading modern Syria (then the province of Damascus) and conquering the cities of Gaza, Jaffa, Arish and Haifa. However, with the plague running rampant through his army and his lines of supply from Egypt stretched dangerously thin, Napoleon was unable to destroy the fortified city of Acre and was forced to retreat. The retreat cost him almost all of his wounded as, harassed by enemy forces, he was forced to abandon most of his casualties to the Ottomans’ mercy, or lack thereof.
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Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday Massacre
- Lessons for the International Community
- By: Rohan Gunaratna
- Narrated by: ZACHARY COFFIN
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Radical Islam is an enduring global challenge that presents a national and international security threat. Instigation by hate preachers, inadequate government, societal attention, religious and reciprocal radicalization have allowed this threat to manifest into terrorist violence. Extremist ideologies have infiltrated religious, educational, and digital spaces and thus, terrorism’s shadow continues to shroud the safety and stability of countries and communities worldwide today.
By: Rohan Gunaratna
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Pakistan's ISI
- A Concise History of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate
- By: Julian Richards
- Narrated by: Mike Cooper
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Forged during the tumultuous aftermath of Partition in 1947, the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) has grown to become the preeminent intelligence service in Pakistan. Its capabilities are comprehensive, its remit covers both foreign and domestic intelligence, and it is one of the most feared and respected agencies of the Global South. Pakistan's ISI provides an up-to-date and detailed introduction to the ISI and its historical evolution.
By: Julian Richards
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Liberating Abortion
- Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve
- By: Renee Bracey Sherman, Regina Mahone
- Narrated by: Deanna Anthony
- Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins
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People of color have been having abortions since the dawn of time, yet our access is continuously under attack. In Liberating Abortion, award-winning abortion activist Renee Bracey Sherman and journalist Regina Mahone illustrate the long racist history that brought us to this moment, uncover the hidden figures who set the foundation activists and storytellers are building on today, and explain how abortion has been and remains essential to the health of our communities.
By: Renee Bracey Sherman, and others
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The Jagged Blue Line
- By: Graham Dunne
- Narrated by: Graham Dunne
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
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When you join a police department in a big city, you have been handed a ticket to the greatest show on earth. The Jagged Blue Line is the memoirs of Graham Dunne, whose Law Enforcement career spanned 27 years. From 8 years on SWAT, as both a sniper and operator, to working patrol in the hood, Graham was in the rare breed of crime fighters who fearlessly hunt the worst of the worst.
By: Graham Dunne
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The Art of Strategic Communication
- A Police Chief’s Guide to Mastering Soundbites, Storytelling, and Community Engagement
- By: Christopher Cook
- Narrated by: Alan Taylor
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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In today’s fast-paced environment, the speed at which communication travels and the resounding calls for police accountability demonstrate a need for purposeful communications embedded in a strategic mindset. When done right, strategic communication can increase transparency, build trust, and encourage active community participation. Chief Cook has distilled over thirty years of experience into timely lessons filled with practical solutions you can begin implementing right away.
By: Christopher Cook
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Quiet Time with the President
- A Doctor's Story About Learning to Listen
- By: Peter Friedland, Jill Margo
- Narrated by: Adam Niell
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
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One Sunday in 2001 ear, nose and throat specialist Dr Peter Friedland received an unexpected call from Nelson Mandela’s personal physician. The former president was struggling to hear. Could Peter visit him at home? Friedland discovered that Mandela was using antiquated hearing aids and was struggling to maintain them. Soon he became a regular visitor to Mandela’s home in Houghton where he experienced the elderly statesman, in the frailty of old age, away from the crowds. He was full of stories and always bearing a lesson.
By: Peter Friedland, and others
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The CIA Intelligence Analyst
- Views from the Inside
- By: Roger Z. George - edited by, Robert Levine - edited by
- Narrated by: Linda Jones, Bob Johnson
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
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The common perception of a CIA officer is someone who collects secret intelligence abroad-a spy. However, the critical link between secrets and policy is the intelligence analyst. The CIA Intelligence Analyst brings to light the vital, but often-unseen, work of these officers.
By: Roger Z. George - edited by, and others
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Deutschland auf der schiefen Bahn
- Wohin steuert unser Land?
- By: Thilo Sarrazin
- Narrated by: Matthias Ernst Holzmann
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
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Deutschland, immer noch ein starkes Land in der Mitte Europas, befindet sich seit Jahren in einem relativen Niedergang: Arbeit lohnt sich für viele nicht mehr, Millionen kulturfremde Einwanderer strömen in die sozialen Sicherungssysteme. Die Explosion der Sozialausgaben überwuchert die öffentlichen Haushalte. Der Staat zeigt sich überfordert: Eine Reform der Asyl- und Migrationspolitk gelingt seit Jahren nicht. Die Bundeswehr ist blank und nicht fähig zur Landesverteidigung. Die Bürokratie nimmt immer mehr zu. Die Digitalisierung stockt, das Steuersystem ist leistungsfeindlich.
By: Thilo Sarrazin
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The Patriot Jihadi
- A Child Soldier's Transformation to a Patriot Guardian
- By: Shawn Pardazi
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
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The Patriot Jihadi: A Child Soldier's Transformation to A Patriot Guardian is a compelling memoir that traces the remarkable journey of Shawn Pardazi from a child soldier to a dedicated guardian of peace and security. Born into a tumultuous world, Shawn's early years were marked by the brutal realities of war and violence. As a child soldier, he experienced firsthand the horrors and complexities of armed conflict. But in the midst of chaos, Shawn found a spark of hope that would change the course of his life forever.
By: Shawn Pardazi
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When Freedom Is the Question, Abolition Is the Answer
- Reflections on Collective Liberation
- By: Bill Ayers
- Narrated by: Bill Ayers
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
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An esteemed activist invites us to consider the complex idea of abolition as much more than a strategy or a set of tactics—at a deeper level, abolition is an entire political framework, culture, and orientation.
By: Bill Ayers
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Lost Prophet
- The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin
- By: John D'Emilio
- Narrated by: Scott R. Pollak
- Length: 20 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Based on more than a decade of archival research and interviews with dozens of surviving friends and colleagues of Rustin's, Lost Prophet is a triumph. Rustin emerges as a hero of the black freedom struggle and a singularly important figure in the lost gay history of the mid-20th century. John D'Emilio's compelling narrative rescues a forgotten figure and brings alive a time of great hope and great tragedy in the not-so-distant past.
By: John D'Emilio
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The Power of Black Excellence
- HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy
- By: Deondra Rose
- Narrated by: L. Malaika Cooper
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
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From their founding, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educated as many as 90 percent of Black college students in the United States. Although many are aware of the significance of HBCUs in expanding Black Americans' educational opportunities, much less attention has been paid to the vital role that they have played in expanding American democracy. In The Power of Black Excellence, Deondra Rose provides an authoritative history of HBCUs and the unique role they have played in shaping American democracy since 1865.
By: Deondra Rose
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You Must Stand Up
- The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America
- By: Amanda Becker
- Narrated by: Amanda Becker
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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In You Must Stand Up, Nieman Fellow Amanda Becker provides a real-time portrait of the creative resistance that unfolded in America’s first year without the protections of Roe v. Wade. Amidst daily shifts in health care access, new legal battles coming before partisan courts, and up-for-grabs state constitutions, Becker follows the leaders rising to meet these challenges—doctors and staffers turning to new financial and medical models to remain open and provide abortions, volunteers campaigning against antiabortion ballot initiatives, and medical students fighting for lifesaving care.
By: Amanda Becker
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Proverb Masters
- Shaping the Civil Rights Movement
- By: Raymond Summerville, Patricia A. Turner - foreword
- Narrated by: Bill Andrew Quinn
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
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In Proverb Masters: Shaping the Civil Rights Movement, author Raymond Summerville explores how proverbs and proverbial language played a significant role in the long civil rights era. Proverbs have been used throughout history to share and disseminate brief, powerful statements of truth and philosophical insight.
By: Raymond Summerville, and others