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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.

Despite the enormous problems we face and widespread dissatisfaction with the status quo, it's surprisingly hard to find a coherent vision of what a better, fairer society would look like. Free and Equal provides that vision. In this hugely ambitious and exhilarating debut, philosopher and economist Daniel Chandler argues that the ideas we need are hiding in plain sight, in the work of the twentieth century's greatest political philosopher, John Rawls. Although they have transformed philosophy, his ideas have had little impact on politics - until now.

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...

We have spent sixty years repeating Hannah Arendt’s most famous phrase without noticing that she may have left it half-finished. Evil, she found at the trial of a tidy bureaucrat, was not monstrous but banal. This book takes the sentence and turns it over. What if banality is not a quality that evil sometimes wears, like a gray suit, but the thing itself — the actual machinery by which ordinary people, on ordinary mornings, let the unthinkable become routine?

In the critical essays collected in Black Looks, bell hooks interrogates old narratives and argues for alternative ways to look at blackness, black subjectivity, and whiteness. Her focus is on spectatorship—in particular, the way blackness and black people are experienced in literature, music, television, and especially film—and her aim is to create a radical intervention into the way we talk about race and representation. As she describes: "the essays in Black Looks are meant to challenge and unsettle, to disrupt and subvert."  

From one of the world’s most celebrated moral philosophers comes a thorough examination of the current political crisis and recommendations for how to mend our divided country. For decades Martha C. Nussbaum has been an acclaimed scholar and humanist, earning dozens of honors for her books and...

In today's world, communication feels more complicated than ever. Words are chosen carefully. Conversations are approached cautiously. And in many cases, silence feels safer than speaking openly. But what happens when the effort to communicate thoughtfully begins to interfere with communication...

Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo discusses his hopes and dreams for this country on the eve of a presidential election year. Cuomo was the longest-serving Democratic governor of New York in modern history. He twice set records for the highest popular vote total in a New York State election. Since leaving office, he remains in the public sphere, speaking to audiences about their legacy as Americans and discussing his commitment to social responsibility.

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.

One of the few journalists to penetrate the new counter terror initiative, Matthew Brzezinski offers an insider’s look at the new technology, laws, tactics, and persistent vulnerabilities of the post-9/11 era. The result is this startling, sometimes controversial look at what it will take to achieve genuine homeland security and what it may be like to live inside Fortress America.

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.

What causes politicians, religious leaders, and influencers to double down on lies? More importantly, why do we believe them? What are the root causes of the negligent spread of disinformation currently happening in our nation? A dive into the difference between seeking your own truths or faithfully following others and how it affects our communities.

Mario Cuomo was the longest-serving Democratic governor in the modern history of New York State. His numerous books include Why Lincoln Matters: Today More Than Ever, Reason to Believe and More Than Words. Cuomo gave a memorable keynote address at the 1984 Democratic Convention and he remains a sought-after speaker.

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

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.

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.

Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast and news show covering U.S. politics, Democratic Party strategy, Trump administration news, congressional policy, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad from TNP Studios, each episode features sharp political analysis, unapologetic progressive commentary, and enough humor to keep you sane. We cover: progressive politics, Democratic strategy, Republican corruption, Trump news, MAGA movement analysis, government policy breakdowns, political scandals, midterm elections, presidential politics,...

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!

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

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.