Politics & Economy audiobooks

Lincoln's Men

By: William C. Davis

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 12 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

No American president has enjoyed as intimate a relationship with the soldiers in his army as did the man they called “Father Abraham.” In Lincoln’s Men, historian William C. Davis draws on thousands of unpublished letters and diaries—the voices of the volunteers—to tell the hidden story of how a new and untested president became “Father”... Read more

Cracked

By: Steven Hawley

Narrated by: Steven Hawley & Danny Campbell

Length: 9 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

The ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed.

During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century’s big dam building binge has come to light. What started out as an arguably good government project has drifted oceans away from that original virtuous intent. Governments plugged the... Read more

Discurso sobre la servidumbre voluntaria

By: Étienne de La Boétie

Narrated by: Jorge Ramírez

Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Abridged: No

"Discurso sobre la servidumbre voluntaria" es un ensayo escrito por Étienne de La Boétie en 1548. El ensayo es una reflexión filosófica sobre la naturaleza de la tiranía y la relación entre el gobernante y el gobernado. La Boétie argumenta que la servidumbre no es impuesta por el tirano, sino que es el pueblo quien se somete voluntariamente a la... Read more

Dreamland

By: Carly Goodman

Narrated by: Janet Metzger

Length: 13 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

In a world of border walls and obstacles to migration, a lottery where winners can gain permanent residency in the United States sounds too good to be true. Just as unlikely is the idea that the United States would make such visas available to foster diversity within a country where systemic racism endures. But in 1990, the United States... Read more

Len Lomell

By: Steven M. Gillon

Narrated by: Fred Sanders

Length: 6 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

The exhilarating, inspiring story of Len Lomell, an Army Ranger who on D-Day almost single-handedly knocked out the big German guns before they could fire on the American invasion force, and whose later exploits spanned the most dramatic battles of World War II.
 
Len Lomell was drafted to the United States Army in 1942, became an Army Ranger,... Read more

Mere Natural Law

By: Hadley Arkes

Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon

Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Originalism Is Not Enough

The Founding Fathers held certain truths to be "self-evident." Do we?

In this profoundly important reassessment of constitutional interpretation, the eminent legal philosopher Hadley Arkes argues that "originalism" alone is an inadequate answer to the judicial activism of the left. Without recourse to "mere Natural... Read more

Camera Girl

By: Carl Sferrazza Anthony

Narrated by: Imani Jade Powers

Length: 11 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

One of The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023
“One of the most detailed, nuanced portraits of Jackie to date.” —The Washington Post

An illuminating and “wholly refreshing” (David Maraniss, New York Times bestselling author) biography of the young Jackie Bouvier Kennedy that covers her formative adventures abroad in Paris; her life as a writer and... Read more

Unapologetically Favored

By: Courtney A. Kittrell

Narrated by: Tracie Frank

Length: 5 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

From rejection to personal power Growing up, rejected by her father and losing members of her family, Courtney believed she had a purpose for her life. That purpose would not come without a price. From her earliest years, she knew she was different sexually. Confused, depressed, and afraid of a world that did not welcome her, Courtney lived... Read more

Die Geografie der Zukunft - Wie der Kampf um Vorherrschaft im All unsere Welt verändern wird (Ungekürzte Lesung)

By: Tim Marshall

Narrated by: Julian Mehne

Length: 8 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

"Marshall erklärt meisterhaft, was man wissen muss." Peter Frankopan Spionagesatelliten in der Umlaufbahn des Mondes. Bodenschätze im Weltraum, wertvoller als das Bruttoinlandsprodukt der meisten Länder. Menschen auf dem Mars in den nächsten zehn Jahren. Das ist keine Science-Fiction, sondern Astropolitik. Der Mensch ist unterwegs ins All - und... Read more

WAR YOURWAY TO SUCCESS

By: Renrick Palmer

Narrated by: Renrick Palmer

Length: 4 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

War Your Way To Success: A Veteran’s Journey From Loading Bombs To The StageFrom the desert sands to the stage, achieving dreams takes time, effort, and hard work.Each of us defines success differently. Whether we come from humble beginnings or not, the uphill climb into becoming ourselves is a unique journey. For Renrick Palmer discovered his... Read more

Escrituras flash

By: Wael El-manzalawy

Narrated by: Sandra Ouellet

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Las escrituras relámpago son escrituras muy, muy breves, pero las escrituras relámpago pueden introducir ideas muy importantes. Escribir trabajos relámpago no es una tarea fácil. Los trabajos largos tienen un amplio espacio para moverse. Este libro electrónico contiene algunos escritos relámpago como “El mundo después del coronavirus”, “Viajar... Read more

Carl Adolf Bratter: Charles M. Schwab. Amerikanischer Stahl- und Räuberbaron. Eine Biografie

By: Carl Adolf Bratter

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Die amerikanischen Großindustriellen des späten 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhunderts: Waren sie Räuberbarone oder Philantropen? Clevere Geschäftsmänner auf jeden Fall! Hier die Geschichte von Stahlkönig Charles M. Schwab! Read more

Invasión

By: Luke Harding

Narrated by: Santiago Gómez, Simon Gómez & Susana Gomez

Length: 10 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

La lucha de Ucrania por su supervivencia Cuando el 24 de febrero de 2022 Vladimir Putin declaró la guerra sobre Ucrania e invadió el país, el reportero Luke Harding se encontraba en Kiev. Desde entonces, el corresponsal ha seguido enviando sus crónicas sobre el terreno al periódico The Guardian y se ha erigido como una de las fuentes de mayor... Read more

Megamenazas

By: Nouriel Roubini

Narrated by: Simon Gómez & Santiago Gómez

Length: 11 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

El economista bestseller Nouriel Roubini fue apodado «Doctor Fatalidad» por sus agoreras previsiones y advertencias en 2006 sobre la crisis financiera que se avecinaba, hasta que sus predicciones y la Gran Recesión se hicieron realidad en 2008, cuando ya era demasiado tarde. Sus predicciones están de vuelta con un pronóstico mucho más aterrador.... Read more

Carl Adolf Bratter: John D. Rockefeller. Amerikanischer Ölmilliardär und Philantrop. Eine Biografie

By: Carl Adolf Bratter

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Die amerikanischen Großindustriellen des späten 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhunderts: Waren sie Räuberbarone oder Philantropen? Clevere Geschäftsmänner auf jeden Fall! Hier die Geschichte von Öltycoon John D. Rockefeller! Read more

China and Mao Zedong

By: History Retold

Narrated by: Dean Ericson

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Prepare to be enthralled by a tale of darkness and intrigue, of power and ambition, of the rise and fall of one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures in modern history.In this ground-breaking book, you'll gain unique insights into Mao's leadership style, his impact on Chinese society and politics, and his lasting legacy on the world... Read more

Mao Zedong

By: Will Forrest

Narrated by: Will Forrest

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare to be transported back in time to the world of 20th-century China, where the fate of a nation was shaped by the rise and fall of a charismatic and controversial leader. Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore the life and legacy of Mao Zedong, a revolutionary figure whose impact on Chinese history is still... Read more

Carl Adolf Bratter: Andrew Carnegie. Amerikanischer Stahlbaron und Philantrop. Eine Biografie

By: Carl Adolf Bratter

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Die amerikanischen Großindustriellen des späten 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhunderts: Waren sie Räuberbarone oder Philantropen? Clevere Geschäftsmänner auf jeden Fall! Hier die Geschichte von Stahlbaron Andrew Carnegie! Read more

Social Capital

By: Aoife Barry

Narrated by: Aoife Barry

Length: 9 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

A David and Goliath story about Ireland’s role as prime real estate for the world’s largest tech multinationals, and the considerable impact it has had on us as individuals. At the start of the millennium, the Tech giants landed on Ireland’s shores. Dublin, once one of Europe’s poorest cities, became... Read more

Bringing Down Goliath

By: Jolyon Maugham

Narrated by: Jolyon Maugham

Length: 8 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

*Picked as a 2023 highlight by the Guardian*

A revealing, empowering vision of how the law can work better for all of us, from Jolyon Maugham KC, founder of Good Law Project.

Our legal system often feels like it only works for the rich and powerful - for those who have the means to use the courts to enforce their will and... Read more

La Volonté de puissance

By: Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

Narrated by: Olivier Valiente

Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Dans la veine de son célèbre Crépuscule des Idoles, ce recueil d'aphorismes qui ne fut jamais achevé par l'auteur — le projet initial fut abandonné en 1888 — visait à exposer l'ensemble de sa doctrine dans un ouvrage synthétique. L'existence même de ce livre suscita de vives polémiques et aujourd'hui encore la fiabilité de certains passages... Read more

The News Quiz: 2015 – 2016

By: BBC Radio Comedy

Narrated by: Miles Jupp & Various

Length: 15 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Four series of the satirical radio panel show chaired by Miles Jupp

The News Quiz, 'the finest topical comedy panel game known to radio', has been providing headlines, punchlines, irony and irreverence since it was first broadcast in 1977. In these 33 episodes from September 2015 to October 2016, Miles Jupp takes over at the helm, replacing... Read more

The News Quiz: 2017 – 2018

By: BBC Radio Comedy

Narrated by: Miles Jupp & Various

Length: 14 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Four more series of the long-running satirical panel show chaired by Miles Jupp

Since its inception in 1977, The News Quiz has been taking an irreverent sideways look at the headlines, playfully poking fun at the issues, incidents and individuals that make the news. These 32 episodes, first broadcast between January 2017 and February 2018, see... Read more

The News Quiz: 2018 – 2019

By: BBC Radio Comedy

Narrated by: Miles Jupp & Various

Length: 14 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Four further series of the award-winning satirical panel show

For over 45 years, The News Quiz has been taking a scalpel to the headlines, dissecting them with its inimitable blend of satire, silliness and sharp-witted commentary. These 32 episodes, first broadcast between April 2018 and May 2019, find the team tackling stories big and small from... Read more