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Rebel is a three-part documentary podcast series that examines why people choose defiance, how rebellions succeed or fail, and the profound human cost of challenging power. Blending psychology, history, and political analysis, the series moves from the anatomy of rebellion itself, to the lives and strategies of history’s most influential rebels, and finally to rebellion’s darkest truths—violence, betrayal, and unintended consequences. Narrated with analytical distance, Rebel avoids romanticism, confronting rebellion as both a force for liberation and a source of tragedy. It asks not only...

Navalny. Lenin. Pugachev. The Russian rebel—in his epic battle against the Leviathan of the Russian state—has enthralled readers and writers for decades. The rebel's story is almost always a sad one that ends in exile, imprisonment, or martyrdom, leaving but a seed for the future reform of the Leviathan which he or she had taken on.

“One of the best and most readable overviews of the Democrats’ evolution on economic issues over the past half-century.” — The Wall Street Journal “Fast-paced, sober, yet hopeful . . . Green is a first-rate journalist.” — The Atlantic One of Politico’s 10 books we’re looking...

Tony Saich tells the authoritative, comprehensive story of the Chinese Communist Party—its rise to power against incredible odds, its struggle to consolidate rule and overcome self-inflicted disasters, and its thriving amid other Communist parties' collapse. Saich argues that the brutal Japanese invasion in the 1930s actually helped the party. Once in power, however, the Communists faced the difficult task of learning how to rule. From Rebel to Ruler shows that the party owes its endurance to its flexibility.

In this brilliant biography T. J. Stiles offers a new understanding of the legendary outlaw Jesse James. Although he has often been portrayed as a Robin Hood of the old west, in this ground-breaking work Stiles places James within the context of the bloody conflicts of the Civil War to reveal a much more complicated and significant figure.

Nina Sankovitch’s American Rebels explores, for the first time, the intertwined lives of the Hancock, Quincy, and Adams families, and the role each person played in sparking the American Revolution. American Rebels explores how the desire for independence cut across class lines, binding people together as well as dividing them -rebels versus loyalists - as they pursued commonly held goals of opportunity, liberty, and stability. Nina Sankovitch's new audiobook is a fresh history of our revolution that makes listeners look more closely at Massachusetts.

To understand the Trump White House, you need to understand Steve Bannon: what's driving him, what his true role is, and what he's trying to accomplish on behalf of the American middle class. White House reporter Keith Koffler penetrates the fog surrounding the mysterious senior White House advisor, tracing Bannon's wild and distinctly American path to the White House in this first-ever honest biography of the controversial figure.

Hello, Shadowlands takes a deep plunge into crime rings both large and small. It also examines how China’s rise and America’s decline are creating new opportunities for transnational syndicates to thrive. Focusing on human stories on both sides of this crime wave, the acclaimed Bangkok-based broadcaster and journalist Patrick Winn intimately profiles the men and women of the region who are forced to make agonizing choices in the absence of law.

Dive into the captivating tale of Mary Stuart Beaton, a descendant of Mary Queen of Scots, as she ventures to London seeking to legitimize her familys claims. Known as The Pretendress, Mary finds herself ensnared in the intrigues of her own guardians and a manipulative society woman, whose jealousy stems from a powerful member of Parliaments infatuation with the Princess. Beyond her royal aspirations, Mary knows her true worth, proving to be a formidable adversary to all who conspire for and against her.

Politics has never been more unpredictable. Radical populists and insurgents have turned politics-as-usual on its head. "Rebel" explores how we got here, where we are heading and what we can do about it. Douglas Carswell argues that these insurgencies are a reaction against the emergence of a political and economic oligarchy that has subverted our democracy and stifled our market system. "Politics," he writes, "is a cartel. Like the economy, it is rigged in the interests of a few."

South China Morning Post's (SCMP) reporting team looks back at Hong Kong's most wrenching political crisis since its return to Chinese rule in 1997. Anti-extradition bill protests that morphed rapidly into a wider anti-government movement in 2019 left no aspect of the city untouched, from its...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls of Atomic City and The Last Castle comes a sweeping chronicle challenging the traditional mythology of the nation's beginnings and championing the unsung women behind the American Revolution. History has always celebrated the "Founding...

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We are gaming industry veterans and newcomers from across the spectrum from outlets like IGN and Polygon, talking about video games, movies, books and more.

Welcome to The Creative Spark, the podcast where motivation meets creativity! Join us as we explore what it takes to become the best version of yourself, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Each episode dives deep into personal growth, lifestyle hacks, and the mindset shifts that help you unlock your fullest potential.But it doesn’t stop there! We also celebrate the power of art, from the latest music to unforgettable movies, and everything in between. Tune in for inspiring conversations about how creativity shapes our lives, fuels our passions, and connects us to something ...

Welcome to the Rebel Nation! Where Rebel, the American takes on Gunny, The Canadian and we discuss topics in the perspectives of our culture, religious beliefs, and county. Some get heated, others we come on in agreement. Never know unless you listen. Thank you and be sure to join the Rebel Nation over on https://www.rebelnationmedia.net for more information articles and special treats. Check out Gunny on Kick, Twitch and TikTok @MyGunIsHuge everywhere! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rebel-nation--6181991/support.

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We understand the world on the basis of our experience. How can we know if our experience is unique to us or common to many? As a physician, I listened to hundreds of people's experiences. Their stories enabled me to see social patterns that are normally hidden. I learned that most people think of their problems as unique and individual, when they are actually common and social.