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Veteran White House reporter April Ryan thought she had seen everything in her two decades as a White House correspondent. And then came the Trump administration. In Under Fire, Ryan takes us inside the confusion and chaos of the Trump White House to understand how she and other reporters adjusted to the new normal. She takes us inside the policy debates, the revolving door of personnel appointments, and what it is like when she, as a reporter asking difficult questions, finds herself in the spotlight, becoming part of the story.

Armed-encounters expert and police trainer Brian McKenna shares his expertise in a series of gripping stories involving real-life police shootouts. Step into the shoes of police officers who have run toward the sound of gunfire, who have faced attacks by deadly assailants, and who have lived to share the tale. But this book is more than just stories about courageous cops. Each story is followed by McKenna’s expert analysis of its important learning points, especially concerning how and why the officers use force and the legal aspects of self-defense and the defense of others.

How an underground fire turned a Pennsylvania community into a ghost town. On May 27, 1962, a fire set to clean up the town dump outside Centralia, Pennsylvania, spread by accident into abandoned coal mines beneath the small town. This spawned the environmental disaster known around the world today as the Centralia Mine Fire.

Experience the harrowing reality of World War I through Le Feu, the poignant English translation of the French novel by soldier Henri Barbusse. Dedicated to the memory of his fallen comrades at Crony and on Hill 119, Barbusses gripping narrative captures the raw emotions and struggles faced by soldiers in the trenches. Invalided out of the army after 17 months, he transformed his experiences into this powerful work during his time in a clerical position. Deeply influenced by the Russian Revolution, Barbusse later joined the communist party, adding layers of political complexity to his writing....

An intimate look at the people ensnared by the US detention and deportation system, the largest in the world On a bright Phoenix morning, Elena Santiago opened her door to find her house surrounded by a platoon of federal immigration agents. Her children screamed as the officers handcuffed...

In this podcast, Dean College podcasting students Dylan Fisher, Ryan Miklautsch, and Austyn Richter cover the ideas of religious discrimination in the workplace.

"Subbies Under Fire" – A podcast series investigating sub-contractors in the building industry, and the incredible payment disputes they find themselves in. The stakes are high, and these stories are often harrowing. Our guests have chronicled stories of how construction projects have started out well, but then things start to spiral out of control as millions of dollars go unpaid. As the stories progress, things get uglier and uglier. The outcomes of these stories have included attempted suicide, broken marriages, and bankruptcy. This is a genuinely shocking podcast series about a world ...

If you believe the govt is corrupt, or might be, and you want to hear about things you may not have considered, give us a listen! We discuss politics, science, finances, conspiracy "theories," and things we can do to begin counteracting a lifetime of programming. Dr. Dean is a former Air Force security forces police officer, current Doctor of Physical Therapy, and former Congressional candidate for the 8th Congressional District in West TN among other things. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and like, comment, and share! Thanks for listening!Dr. Dean

Because she refused to testify against her husband for actions she had already forgiven, Diana Weinberger, a former missionary, was incarcerated in an Idaho jail - a jail in which she had volunteered for a year in prison ministry! Diana's marriage was on the rocks. Years of wandering from her Christian roots had led this former YWAM missionary down paths she would later regret. She and her husband, both successful career professionals, divided their time between the world of work and the world of play - a world of bikers and wild parties.

Hi guys!!! Due to writer's and creative block, I had run low on ideas for a long time... Now that I have made a come back....with all the adrenaline rush, Get ready to have the strings of your heart pulled and emotions come alive with a set of 7 episodes- full of self written poems, stories and snippets every Sunday @ 9 PM... Positive criticism is appreciated... You can reach out to me at mansikaveramma.mn@gmail.com

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Almost 7,000 fans eagerly packed into the Ringling Brothers big top on July 6, 1944. With a single careless act, an afternoon at the "Greatest Show on Earth" quickly became one of terror and tragedy as the paraffin-coated circus tent caught fire. Panicked crowds rushed for the few exits, but in minutes, the tent collapsed on those still struggling to escape below. A total of 168 lives were lost, many of them children, with many more injured and forever scarred by the events.