Politics & Economy audiobooks

Surviving Three Shermans

By: Walter Boston Stitt Jr.

Narrated by: Danny Campbell

Length: 8 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

In 1943, eighteen-year-old Walter Stitt enlisted in the US Army, ready to serve his country. From his time in basic training at Fort Polk in Louisiana, throughout his time as a tank gunner in the 33rd Armored Regiment, to his post-injury service in England, he wrote home to the family he had left at home.



Unbeknown to him, his mother carefully... Read more

The Frugal Economy

By: Navi Radjou

Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins

Length: 8 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

Humanity's pursuit of greatness meets the reality of finite resources



In The Frugal Economy: A Guide to Building a Better World With Less, award-winning author Navi Radjou delivers an incisive and engrossing treatment of how human beings facing climate change can reconcile our built-in drive to "do more" and "be better" with our planet's finite... Read more

Faux Feminism

By: Serene Khader

Narrated by: Sharmila Devar

Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

For readers of Hood Feminism and Against White Feminism

An incisive examination of why the pillars of feminism have eroded—and how all women, not just the #girlbosses, can rebuild them

After over 175 years, the feminist movement, now in its fourth wave, is at risk of collapsing on its eroding foundation. In Faux Feminism, political philosopher... Read more

“I’m Just a Supply Sgt.”

By: Donald M. Stout

Narrated by: David de Vries

Length: 10 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

I'm Just a Supply Sgt. is a compelling narrative of the Vietnam War with a very personal, psychological perspective that is difficult to find in most histories.



Don Stout's ability to comprehend and record his feelings during the war, and his struggles after the war, provide not only a window into the suffering of many veterans but also a tool... Read more

The Mourner’s Bestiary

By: Eiren Caffall

Narrated by: Eiren Caffall

Length: 9 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

A critically-acclaimed literary memoir braiding together environmental research and the personal journey of generational healing, grief, and chronic illness.Author Eiren Caffall is the inheritor of a family legacy of two hundred years of genetic kidney disease and the mother of a child who may inherit that legacy.A literary memoir on loss,... Read more

Awakening the Spirit of America

By: Paul M. Sparrow

Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner

Length: 8 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Franklin Roosevelt awoke on September 1, 1939 to the news that Germany invaded Poland, signaling the start of World War II. The president warned for years that Hitler's fascist regime posed an existential threat to democracy, but the American public remained stubbornly isolationist as fascist sympathizing groups, egged on by right wing media... Read more

The Melting Point

By: Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr. USMC (Ret).

Narrated by: Charles Constant

Length: 12 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

General Frank McKenzie oversaw some of the most important—and controversial operations in modern US military history. The Melting Point has three themes. The first one is the importance of the primacy of civilian control of the military. It has become widely perceived that this control has been eroded over the years. General McKenzie doesn't... Read more

The Indian Mosaic

By: Sandeep Chavan

Narrated by: Stephen Pierce

Length: 4 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

In "The Indian Mosaic: Successes, Struggles, and Solutions," author Sandeep Chavan takes readers on an enlightening journey through the vibrant tapestry of modern India. This comprehensive exploration delves into the nation's rich cultural heritage, its dynamic economy, and the social transformations shaping its future.From the bustling streets... Read more

American Government 101

By: Kathleen Sears

Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen

Length: 6 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

All you need to know about elections, politics, and government!

Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of government into tedious discourse that would put even the president to sleep. American Government 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn. From the backstory... Read more

Dangerous Fictions

By: Lyta Gold

Narrated by: Amy O'Donnell

Length: 11 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

In a political moment when social panics over literature are at their peak, Dangerous Fictions is a mind-expanding treatise on the nature of fictional stories as cultural battlegrounds for power. Fictional stories have long held an uncanny power over hearts and minds, especially those of young people. In Dangerous Fictions, Lyta Gold traces... Read more

Myths of Geography

By: Paul Richardson

Narrated by: Orlando Wells

Length: 8 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Is geography really destiny?

Our maps may no longer be stalked by dragons and monsters, but our perceptions of the world are still shaped by geographic myths. Myths like Europe being the center of the world. Or that border walls are the solution to migration. Or that Russia is predestined to threaten its neighbors.

In his punchy and authoritative... Read more

Recollections of Lincoln 1847-1865

By: Ward Hill Lamon

Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano & The Scythe

Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Recollections of Abraham Lincoln, 1847-1865 by Ward Hill Lamon offers a personal and candid view of Lincoln through the eyes of one of his closest friends and bodyguards. Lamon, a lawyer and former law partner of Lincoln, had a unique vantage point, accompanying him through critical periods of his life, including his presidency. Known for his... Read more

Woke Apostles Of The Fourth Reich

By: Joseph William Dopp

Narrated by: Joseph William Dopp

Length: 2 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

The Woke Apostles of the Fourth Reich: A Comedy of Global MadnessTagline: “When the World Economic Forum met Nazi Propagandist Joseph Goebbels at a cocktail party…”Welcome to the 21st century, where the Woke Apostles of the Fourth Reich have risen from the ashes of history to save us all from—wait for it—ourselves! But don’t be fooled; this... Read more

The Everyday Life Of Lincoln

By: Francis Fisher Browne

Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano & The Scythe

Length: 20 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

The Everyday Life of Abraham Lincoln by Francis Fisher Browne offers an engaging, accessible portrait of Lincoln’s personal and public life. First published in 1886, the book weaves together biographical details, personal anecdotes, and historical events to provide a comprehensive look at Lincoln from his early years to his presidency and tragic... Read more

Abraham Lincoln

By: Francis Grierson

Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano & The Scythe

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Abraham Lincoln: Practical Mystic by Francis Grierson presents a unique interpretation of Lincoln’s character, emphasizing the spiritual and philosophical dimensions of his personality. Published in 1918, the book explores how Lincoln's deep intuition, moral insight, and inner strength shaped his leadership during one of the most tumultuous... Read more

The Private & Public Lincoln

By: Orville Victor

Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano & The Scythe

Length: 4 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

The Private and Public Life of Abraham Lincoln by Orville J. Victor offers a detailed look at both the personal and political sides of one of America's most iconic presidents. Published in 1864, during Lincoln’s lifetime, it blends biography with commentary on his rise to prominence, his leadership during the Civil War, and his commitment to... Read more

Polite Ticks

By: Joseph William Dopp

Narrated by: Joseph William Dopp

Length: 47 minutes

Abridged: No

"Polite-Ticks: Blood-Sucking Policy Seeks Healthy Hosts"In this riotous and tweezer-grabbing political satire, "Polite-Ticks" exposes the parasitic side of modern politics, where politicians and lobbyists act like blood-sucking ticks. They latch onto democracy, slowly draining it dry while hiding behind handshakes and promises. With biting humor... Read more

Abraham Lincoln

By: Charles Leland

Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano & The Scythe

Length: 6 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Abraham Lincoln’s role in the abolition of slavery is one of the most significant chapters in American history. Although Lincoln did not begin his presidency as a radical abolitionist, his views evolved, shaped by the moral and political challenges of the Civil War. Early in his political career, he spoke cautiously about slavery, focusing more... Read more

Abraham Lincoln

By: Carl Sandburg

Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano & The Scythe

Length: 18 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years by Carl Sandburg is a two-volume biography that explores Lincoln's life from his childhood through his early political career, ending just before he became president. Published in 1926, Sandburg’s work combines detailed historical research with a lyrical, almost poetic style, reflecting his background as both a... Read more

De la Mettrie: Der Mensch eine Maschine

By: Julien Offray de la Mettrie

Narrated by: Sven Görtz

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Julien Offray de la Mettrie (1709 - 1751) war zwar Arzt, jedoch auch philosophisch außerordentlich interessiert. Er war ein Anhänger des hedonistischen Materialismus, beeinflusst unter anderem von Descartes und Locke. Sein berühmtestes Werk ist die Kampfschrift "Der Mensch eine Maschine" ("L'homme machine"), in der er die Willensfreiheit des... Read more

Curiosity

By: John King

Narrated by: John King

Length: 6 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Farming and ranching success comes from the freedom to fail because there is no silver bullet. Curiosity – Farmers Discovering What Works tells journeys farmers make to find solutions that are kinder to the environment, easier on the pocket and bring purpose, pride and confidence to those in the most complex profession there is. Each story has... Read more

SMILE, Chin Up!

By: Corine Lewis

Narrated by: Corine Lewis

Length: 10 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey? "SMILE, Chin Up!" by Corine Lewis is more than a book; it's a lifeline for those navigating through the darkest storms. In gripping firsthand narratives, Corine bares her soul, revealing a decade-long battle with sexual assault and domestic violence.Picture this: a young woman, shattered by... Read more

Kinahan Assassins

By: Stephen Breen & John Hand

Narrated by: Aidan Kelly

Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

Kinahan Assassins is the extraordinary story of how the killers used by Ireland’s most notorious drug gang, the Kinahan Cartel, were taken down.

After an audacious assassination attempt on boss Daniel Kinahan's life, the Kinahan Cartel recruited an unprecedented number of killers to retaliate against their attackers, the... Read more

Surveillance

By: David Lyon

Narrated by: Graham Mack

Length: 5 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Surveillance permeates every aspect of our lives today. Every click on the keyboard, every call, text or email, every purchase, every contact with a doctor or the police or a government department, each time you walk under a video camera or pass through a security check, and in many other ways, you are recorded, identified, traced, and tracked.... Read more