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As one of two FBI agents posted at the White House to perform background checks on appointees, FBI Special Agent Gary Aldrich intended to close his eventful career in peace and dignity. But what he witnessed during the Clinton administration left him deeply troubled, then alarmed, and finally, so outraged that he felt compelled to leave.

Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, expert guests, policymakers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues. backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia facebook.com/ianmastersmedia

On Background with Susan Crabtree, a Government Accountability Institute podcast, aims to expose corruption and government mismanagement through hard-hitting investigative journalism. Hosted by veteran reporter Susan Crabtree, alongside GAI’s Vice President Eric Eggers, the podcast leverages confidential “on background” insights to uncover truths behind political headlines.

Prevent Gun Violence: How Universal Background Checks Create Safer Communities by Sage Ellison is a comprehensive guide aimed at empowering individuals and communities to address gun violence through the implementation of universal background checks. Recognizing the pervasive nature of gun violence and its effects on community safety, the book presents practical strategies for citizens who wish to make a difference. Ellison addresses common challenges, such as navigating complex gun control policies and fostering effective communication with local leaders about safety measures.

Discover how to responsibly defend religious freedom for all without compromising your personal beliefs. Religious freedom is a bitterly contested issue that spills over into political, public, and online spheres. It's an issue that's becoming ever more heated, and neither of the global...

In this compelling exploration, author Frank J. Adkins, a distinguished lecturer at Cambridge University, presents a series of profound lectures on European history that he delivered at the onset of World War I for various war-related organizations in Sheffield. These lectures were later transformed into detailed essays published in 1915, examining the intricate histories of Germany, France, England, and the Slavs. Adkins skillfully reveals how centuries of historical events and dynamics laid the groundwork for the devastating conflict that erupted in 1914. - Summary by Ted Lienhart

Welcome to Background voice! This podcast is my very jumbled brain dump from my perspective as a British-Tamil. There are loads of random topics that come into my mind, and with these topics comes a lot of internal discussions in my head about what I think. So, I thought "why not make the internal discussion external?" So yeah...that's basically what this podcast is...it's mostly me talking to myself trying to form coherent sentences on my opinions (and research) on each topic, from social issues to lifestyle to random chats with friends. So sit back, relax and listen to my background voice.

Background is about the real people involved politics on both sides of the aisle and around the world. These are the people and stories that you likely have never heard from before. These are the Chiefs of Staff, the Constituent Services Reps, the Precinct Captains, Campaign Managers and the County Party Chairs. You may not know their names but they have some truly amazing stories to tell and lots of knowledge to give. We hear from politicians and pundits all the time but these are the people that actually know what is going on.

In 2019, Turkey’s incursion into northeastern Syria and acceptance of components for a Russian S-400 surface-to-air defense system brought bilateral tensions to crisis levels and contributed to the possibility of sanctions or other actions from Congress. Events in Syria and a 2016 coup attempt in Turkey appear to have led Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to act more independently from the United States and cultivate closer ties with Russia and its President Vladimir Putin.

A news and politics podcast by the Kansas City Star's reporters, including in-depth commentary and analysis. It's a deeper look at news and issues in Kansas and Missouri.

Vor dem Hintergrund der jüngsten Ereignisse - Veröffentlichung der RKI-Protokolle, Bekanntwerden von Impfschäden etc. - ist die Wiederauflage des Buchs von 2021 sinnvoll, da in dem alles vorhergesagt wurde.

Behind every news headline, there’s another, deeper story. It’s a story about power. In Deep Background, Harvard Law School professor and Bloomberg View columnist Noah Feldman will bring together a cross-section of expert guests to explore the historical, scientific, legal, and cultural context that help us understand what’s really going on behind the biggest stories in the news.iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

In Chapter 1, we are introduced to Lincoln's lineage and the history of his grandparents, his parents and the various locations in which they settled. But this chapter is mainly devoted to Lincoln's father Thomas, recounting many of his ventures, personality traits and the intricacies of his relationship with his son. We also learn of his son's childhood experiences, mainly those in his first seven years, which helped shape Lincoln into the man he becomes.

Interviews, background talks and voices from all Alpine countries: Listen to this and more in the podcast of the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps, CIPRA International. www.cipra.org (Website languages: de, fr, sl, it, en)