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From bestselling author and host of HBO's Real Time, Bill Maher's new book of political riffs serves up a savagely funny set of rules for preserving sanity in an insane world. A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The New Rules, The New New Rules delivers a series of hilarious...

What would charity look like if we, instead, measured it by its ability to alleviate poverty and needs? That is the question at the heart of Charity Detox. Drawing on his many decades of experience, Lupton outlines how to structure programs that actually improve the quality of life of the poor and disenfranchised. He introduces many strategies that are revolutionizing what we do with our charity dollars, and offers numerous examples of organizations that have successfully adopted these groundbreaking new models.

The Ukraine crisis has reopened old questions about Germany's relationship to the rest of the West, as Germany drifts away from the United States and gravitates toward Russia and China.

Approximately 200,000 women and girls were forced into sexual slavery during World War 2. They were also known as comfort women, a translation of Ianfu(慰安婦), the Japanese term for "comforting, consoling woman." Although most of the women came from Korea, women from other occupied regions such as Burma, China, Philippines, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaya, Manchukuo, Taiwan, New Guinea, Portuguese Timor, and the Dutch East Indies were also taken into the military sexual slavery.

Hyperpartisanship has gridlocked the American government. Congress' approval ratings are at record lows, and both Democrats and Republicans are disgusted by the government's inability to get anything done. In It's Even Worse Than It Looks, Congressional scholars Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein present a grim picture of how party polarization and tribal politics have led Congress - and the United States - to the brink of institutional failure.

Looking back from 2050 at the songs and stories that shaped 2025. Politics, culture and the benefit of hindsight.

Looking where others don’t, that's what Sideways Look will be like. It’s not always going to be heavy, but it will be honest. This show is about the perspectives people often overlook. It’s about finding meaning in the margins and voices that aren’t usually heard.

Hosted by John Campbell and Duane Patterson. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

America is a land in which extremism no longer belongs to the country's shadowy fringes, but comfortably exists in the national mainstream. That is the alarming conclusion by intelligence analyst Daryl Johnson, an expert on domestic extremism with more than 25 years of experience tracking radicalized groups for the US government. In this book, Johnson dissects the rapidly expanding forms of American hatred and radicalization, including white nationalists, antigovernment militias, antifascists (Antifa), militant black nationalists, and extremist Islamic groups.

What are the people calling out loud on the streets of Europe? Is the European Union listening to their demands? In this new podcast series, we will look to the left of today’s challenges and listen to those speaking out for their rights to bring their voices to the European Parliament. Listen now to Look Left -EU Politics under the Lens, a podcast by The Left in the European Parliament. You can find out more at left.eu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stay informed with Look Forward, your go-to podcast for in-depth analysis of U.S. politics, government policies, and the latest political news. We break down key issues, elections, and legislative decisions that shape the nation. Featuring commentary, and historical context, our episodes cover topics like democracy, voting rights, congressional debates, and the impact of political parties on American governance. Whether you're interested in presidential elections, Supreme Court rulings, or the future of U.S. policy, we provide fact-based insights to keep you ahead of the conversation. Our goal...

We share information via deep dives into multiple subjects to help people make decisions that fit their situations so they can hopefully live better lives. Along the way we also try to have some fun along with the primary goal of helping others to help themselves! Please join us for the ride-it is about the journey as much as the destination!

JPAM’s Closer Look, hosted by Seth Gershenson of American University’s School of Public Affairs, speaks to researchers published in the Journal of Public Analysis and Management on hot topics in public policy.

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.

Telling the U.S. Army Soldier's story by exploring unique views, personal experiences, and operational insights from the field.

The FBI is suffering its worst crisis ever. The integrity and reputation built over a century is in jeopardy. In 2016, the FBI Director - along with several other senior executives from the Bureau and Justice Department - attempted to falsify one of the most significant presidential elections in American history. Retired FBI agent John Ligato takes you behind the scenes into the bowels of the Bureau's culture and explains how it happened - and how to fix it.

America's Army has Soldiers in well over a hundred countries, involved in peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and combat. "Gail McCabe's Closer Look" offers an in-depth perspective on why these missions matter and what they mean to America.

Ordinary voters try to explain how democracy works in their country. Do voters in other countries have more trust, a greater sense of involvement, and more hope in their country's future? If so, can we get some of that over here in the US? Listen along as Mary interviews two ordinary citizens from the same country about how they vote, why they do (or don't) trust their politicians, and what they believe goes into making a strong democracy. Logo image by Night Wolf Dezines
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From politics to social commentary all topics deserve "A CLOSER LOOK". Listen in as your host Allen Close analyze and give his uncut and unfiltered thoughts. All audio media are organic random concersations of interest.

This is a podcast about redefining equality using an intersectional feminist lens. Through conversations with feminist and progressive leaders, we will examine the barriers faced by women of all identities in their societies, workplaces, and homes, as well as opportunities to make lasting change.