Politics & Economy audiobooks

The Siege

By: Ben Macintyre

Narrated by: Ben Macintyre

Length: 14 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

“For six days, it was the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London that riveted the world. . . . Macintyre’s superb reconstruction restores it to vivid, complex life.”—The Washington Post

A thrilling tick-tock recounting one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time—from the true-life espionage master and... Read more

Punishing Putin

By: Stephanie Baker

Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya

Length: 12 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

An in-depth, authoritative, and timely look at the unprecedented economic war the US and its European allies are waging against Russia after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine—written by a veteran journalist with unparalleled access to Western and Russian sources.

Undeterred by eight years of timid US sanctions, Vladimir Putin ordered his full-scale... Read more

Saving Sam

By: Sam Goodwin

Narrated by: Sam Goodwin, Aaran Abano, Barbara Henslee, Erin...

Length: 8 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

A gripping testament of resilience, family, and faith, this is the incredible and true story of an American traveler who was captured and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria while on a journey to experience every country in the world.
 
What would you do if your son suddenly disappeared in Syria, and you had no idea what had happened to him? Would... Read more

The Myth That Made Us

By: Jeff Fuhrer

Narrated by: Christopher Douyard

Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

The Myth That Made Us exposes how false narratives—of a supposedly post-racist nation, of the self-made man, of the primacy of profit- and shareholder value-maximizing for businesses, and of minimal government interference—have been used to excuse gross inequities and to shape and sustain the US economic system that delivers them. Jeff Fuhrer... Read more

Malcolm X: A Journey of Transformation and Triumph

By: Graham Thorne

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Malcolm X: A Journey of Transformation and Triumph
⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐
Are you looking to progress in your understanding of Malcolm X's incredible life and solidify your knowledge by exploring his journey of transformation and triumph?
Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements to fully grasp... Read more

The CIA Intelligence Analyst

By: Roger Z. George & Robert Levine

Narrated by: Linda Jones & Bob Johnson

Length: 11 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

The common perception of a CIA officer is someone who collects secret intelligence abroad—a spy. However, the critical link between secrets and policy is the intelligence analyst. The CIA Intelligence Analyst brings to light the vital, but often-unseen, work of these officers.



Roger Z. George, Robert Levine, and the contributors to this book... Read more

Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic

By: Ilan Pappe

Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross

Length: 21 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Revealed: How pro-Israel lobbying groups influence the Middle East policies of Britain, the US, and others



In 1896, a Jewish state was a pipe dream. Today the overwhelming majority of Jews identify as Zionists. How did this happen?



Ilan Pappe unveils how a lobby changed the map of the Middle East. Zionists exerted pressure on the Congress, cracked... Read more

Shrink the City

By: Natalie Whittle

Narrated by: Lorna Bennett

Length: 5 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Cities define the lives of all those who call them home: where we go, how we get there, how we spend our time. But what if we rethink the ways we plan, live in, and move around our cities? What if we didn't need a car to reach the grocery store? What if we could get back the time we would have spent commuting and put it to other uses?



In this... Read more

Climate Radicals

By: Cameron Abadi

Narrated by: Cameron Abadi

Length: 5 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Are radical climate activists hurting the cause?
Germany should have been a global leader in combating climate change—its voters consider it a major issue and back the world’s most powerful Green Party. Yet, Germany’s climate policies have been disappointing. What happened?

In Climate Radicals, Cameron Abadi profiles the fascinating activists of... Read more

Capturing News, Capturing Democracy

By: Kate Wright, Martin Scott & Mel Bunce

Narrated by: Tom Campbell

Length: 9 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

The Voice of America (VOA) is the oldest and largest US government-funded international media organization. In 2020, Donald Trump nominated Michael Pack, a right-wing documentarian and close friend of Steve Bannon, to lead the US Agency for Global Media—the independent federal agency overseeing US-funded international media. During Pack's seven... Read more

When Freedom Is the Question, Abolition Is the Answer

By: Bill Ayers

Narrated by: Bill Ayers

Length: 5 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

An esteemed activist invites us to consider the complex idea of abolition as much more than a strategy or a set of tactics—at a deeper level, abolition is an entire political framework, culture, and orientation

Blending history and political theory and weaving in examples from literature, social movements, and his personal life, this book is a... Read more

The Highest Calling

By: David M. Rubenstein

Narrated by: David M. Rubenstein, Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodh...

Length: 18 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From the New York Times bestselling author of The American Story and How to Lead and host of PBS’s History with David Rubenstein—David Rubenstein interviews living American presidents and top historians and journalists who reflect on the US presidency, including Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Maggie... Read more

Reagan

By: Max Boot

Narrated by: Graham Winton

Length: 32 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

In this “monumental and impressive” biography, Max Boot, the distinguished political columnist, illuminates the untold story of Ronald Reagan, revealing the man behind the mythology. Drawing on interviews with over one hundred of the fortieth president’s aides, friends, and family members, as well as thousands of newly available documents, Boot... Read more

अक्वल सायकल का नटशेल: मानव सभ्यता की 84 साला ताल (2024)

By: Amjad Farooq

Narrated by: Amjad Farooq

Length: 1 hour 35 minutes

Abridged: No

पिछले कुछ दशकों से लेकर दुनिया का अधिकांश हिस्सा एक तेज पतन में रहा है और हर गुजरते साल के साथ ऐसा लगता है कि यह एक नई नादिर पर पहुँच रहा है जिसका कोई अंत नजर नहीं आता; किसी को आश्चर्य होता है कि क्या यह नया सामान्य है या क्या चल रहा पागलपन अंततः समाप्त हो जाएगा ताकि एक उज्जवल सुबह की शुरुआत हो सके. सौभाग्य से, प्रकृति माँ ने हमें "अक्वल सायकल"... Read more

You Must Stand Up

By: Amanda Becker

Narrated by: Amanda Becker

Length: 6 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents You Must Stand Up written and read by Amanda Becker.

The inspiring, on-the-ground story of the rising grassroots leaders in the abortion rights movement during the pivotal first year after Dobbs.

When the Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization— overturning the constitutional right to abortion... Read more

Confronting the Presidents

By: Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard

Narrated by: Robert Petkoff

Length: 16 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit.

Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents.

From Washington to... Read more

Erasing History

By: Jason Stanley

Narrated by: Dion Graham

Length: 4 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

“I’ve never read a book that is as timely, urgent and essential as this one. A battle plan for keeping this nation from falling into fascism.” —Khalil Gibran Muhammad, author of The Condemnation of Blackness

From the bestselling author of How Fascism Works, a searing confrontation with the far right’s efforts to rewrite history and undo a... Read more

Dysfunctional Politics: Saving Democracy from Chaos

By: Lachlan Ryder

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 2 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Dysfunctional Politics: Saving Democracy from Chaos
⭐⭐Simplified Guide & Explanations Included⭐⭐
Looking to make sense of the complex world of politics and gain clarity on how to foster unity in a chaotic democracy?
Searching for a thorough guide that covers all aspects necessary to understand political dysfunction?
Your search ends here!
This... Read more

The Declaration of Independence

By: Thomas Jefferson

Narrated by: Gary Middleton

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most significant documents in American history, The Declaration of Independence was authored by Thomas Jefferson and ratified on July 4, 1776. This iconic text announced the American colonies’ separation from British rule and laid the foundation for the principles of freedom and democracy that continue to inspire people... Read more

Common Sense

By: Thomas Paine

Narrated by: Gary Middleton

Length: 2 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Experience one of the most influential political works in American history, Common Sense by Thomas Paine, now narrated by Gary Middleton. First published in 1776, this revolutionary pamphlet boldly called for American independence from British rule, igniting the flames of rebellion and inspiring a new nation to rise.Gary Middleton’s powerful... Read more

Chinafy

By: Joanna Hutchins

Narrated by: Alastair Leithead

Length: 6 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Ten key principles for innovation that Chinese businesses have been quietly and successfully implementing for years.
Western business leaders make two key assumptions about China: that China is always copying the West, and that the West is the seat of innovation. The truth is surprising: China is both copying and innovating, and while Western... Read more

How to Invest Money

By: George Garr Henry

Narrated by: Mark Antony Stormrider

Length: 2 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

How to Invest Money by George Garr Henry is a timeless guide to personal finance and investment, first published in 1908. Written during a period of economic transformation, this classic work provides foundational insights into the principles of saving and investing, with practical advice that still resonates today.Henry covers key topics such... Read more

Fundamentals of Prosperity

By: Roger W. Babson

Narrated by: Mark Antony Stormrider

Length: 1 hour 5 minutes

Abridged: No

In Fundamentals of Prosperity: What They Are and Whence They Come, renowned economist and statistician Roger W. Babson explores the timeless truths behind lasting success and economic stability. Written in the wake of World War I, this insightful book delves into the moral and spiritual foundations of prosperity, arguing that wealth built on... Read more

Lost Prophet

By: John D'Emilio

Narrated by: Scott R. Pollak

Length: 20 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

Before Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, Bayard Rustin was working to bring the civil rights movement to the forefront of America's consciousness. A teacher to King, an international apostle of peace, and the organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington, he brought Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence to America and helped launch the civil... Read more