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Howard Jones provides a concise, incisive, and dramatic account of the disastrous attempt to overthrow Castro in April 1961. Drawing on recently declassified CIA documents, Jones deftly examines the train of missteps and self-deceptions that led to the invasion of U.S.-trained exiles at the Bay of Pigs. Ignoring warnings from the ambassador to Cuba, the Eisenhower administration put in motion an operation that proved nearly unstoppable, even after the inauguration of John F. Kennedy.

From Christian libertarian farmer Joel Salatin, a clarion call to readers to honor the animals and the land, and produce food based on spiritual principles. What on earth is The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs? It's an inspiring call to action for people of faith . . . a heartfelt plea to heed the...

From cop-turned-comic Eric Tansey, a hilarious and humanizing portrait of law enforcement for fans of Walk the Blue Line and You Can’t Make This Stuff Up. Eric Tansey, a former Army scout and Special Operations military veteran, joined the police force with a ton of unrealistic expectations...

Provocative political commentator Arianna Huffington yanks back the curtain on the unholy alliance of CEOs, politicians, lobbyists, and Wall Street bankers who have shown a brutal disregard for those in office cubicles and on factory floors.

Are you, like us, a little piggie at the trough of culture? Do you spend as much time talking about the rubber nipples of George Clooney’s costume in Batman & Robin as you do discussing the pantheon of potential meanings behind the latest Taylor Swift song? Maybe you like your political scandals with a side of Hollywood gaslighting? Or perhaps you're in the mood for watching an art-house classic while second screening on TikTok?Then look no further because journalists Kate and Rory are here, and they're armed with years of experience offering commentary and critiques on all things culture ...

Follow along as a brash new officer begins his career working at a small Michigan police department. Tales include life lessons he learned from his Chief, catching the notorious 'Candy Bar Bandits', investigating a fatal accident from the scene to the court room, hijinks with Halloween masks, a breaking and entering in a blizzard, federal court lawsuits, and trying to arrest a 500 pound hog. From firing shots at firemen, to defrauding senior citizens, a gun in a port-a-john and even a Tilt-a-Whirl, this book is a touching and hilarious look at life in a small town.

The United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1981-1986, John "Jack" Block tells the story of how he rose from a one-room schoolhouse to the White House. Tapped by Ronald Reagan to serve on his Cabinet, Block guided the USDA through one of the most tumultuous and devastating times in recent history for the American farmer: the farm crisis of the 1980s.

Within a month of becoming president, the issue of Communist Cuba became central to John F. Kennedy. On February 3, 1961, President Kennedy called for a plan to support Cuban refugees. A month later, he created the Peace Corps, a program that trained young American volunteers to help with economic and community development in poor countries. Both programs were attempts to align disadvantaged groups against the Soviet Union and its communist satellites. Meanwhile, covert operations were laying the groundwork for overthrowing Fidel Castro.

Christopher Allen was trying to make it as a war reporter when, aged just 26, he was shot and killed on the frontline in South Sudan. But as news of his death began to spread, suspicion grew. Some claimed he was really there as a mercenary, a fighter. Others said he was a reckless freelancer, in over his head. And there was another question: was he killed on purpose, or was this another accident of war? From Tortoise and the team behind Sweet Bobby, Pig Iron is a dark adventure in war and journalism – and into what really happened to Christopher Allen. Listen to the full series today. For ...

In the 1950s, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) secretly planned, supported, and funded two coups: one in Guatemala and one in Iran. This was the height of the Cold War, and both deposed governments were suspected of leaning to the left and favoring closer ties with the Soviet Union, while the regimes that replaced them were more inclined to look favorably on the United States.

Welcome to the Popular Pig Podcast. A convenient place where you can stay up to date on what’s popular in the swine industry. By listening to Popular Pig, you will receive invaluable information on the latest trends, news, and research from various experts that guide the global pork industry.

Nero and the Pig is a weekly show reviewing TV shows, movies, and books from a Diabolonian perspective. If you've ever wondered what Diabolists are like when they are not talking about Satan or devil worship, this show might just be for you. We share our thoughts on a wide variety of non-religious topics.

Welcome to Pigskin Payroll, the podcast that unpacks the business side of football, from NFL contracts to NIL deals. Hosted by a team dedicated to mastering the complexities of NFL and NIL agreements, we dive deep into the latest news, trends, and strategies impacting athletes, teams, and the game itself.Every week, we discuss the biggest stories in the NFL, analyze NFL contract details, and explore how the evolving world of NIL is reshaping college sports. Whether you're a fan curious about the financial side of the game, a player agent, or a fellow sports professional, Pigskin Payroll offers...

('Blind Pig': a speakeasy, an elicit establishment that offers illegal alcohol) Blind Pig is BGO's official round table discussion of all-things Washington Commanders Football. Come pull up a chair, pour a libation of your choosing, and join in some passionate DC Football debate. BGO, a 'Burgundy and Gold Obsession', is the most passionate, intelligent community of Washington Commanders fans on the web since 2009. Join us at www.bgobsession.com!

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