Politics & Economy audiobooks

Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me

By: Wilfred Reilly

Narrated by: Mirron Willis

Length: 9 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

A college professor debunks the myths that have infiltrated America's school curricula.In 1995, James W. Loewen penned the classic work of criticism Lies My Teacher Told Me, a left-leaning corrective that addressed much of what was sanitized and omitted from American history books.But in the decades that followed, false leftist narratives—as... Read more

A Short History of Reconstruction [Updated Edition]

By: Eric Foner

Narrated by: Paul Heitsch

Length: 12 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Newly UpdatedFrom the “preeminent historian of Reconstruction” (New York Times Book Review),a newly updated abridged edition of the prize-winning classic work on the post-Civil War period which shaped modern America.“[A] smart book of enormous strengths.”--Boston Globe In this updated edition of the abridged Reconstruction, Eric Foner redefines... Read more

What Went Wrong with Capitalism

By: Ruchir Sharma

Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi

Length: 9 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

A century of expanding government has distorted financial markets, stoked massive inequality, and soaked America in debt.

Capitalism didn’t fail, it was ruined...

What went wrong with capitalism? Ruchir Sharma’s account is not like any you will have heard before. He says progressives are right, in part, when they mock modern capitalism as... Read more

Vision

By: David S. Tatel

Narrated by: John Lescault & David S. Tatel

Length: 10 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

A memoir by one of America’s most accomplished public servants and legal thinkers—who spent years denying and working around his blindness, before finally embracing it as an essential part of his identity.

David Tatel has served nearly 30 years on America’s second highest court, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, where many... Read more

As One Is

By: J. Krishnamurti

Narrated by: Mike Fraser

Length: 4 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

J. Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was a philosopher in the original sense of the word, not an academic or intellectual, but a lover of truth who raised essential questions of living. He spent his adult life speaking to people around the world about eternal questions of life.

In this series of eight talks, given in Ojai, California, in 1955, he... Read more

Invisible Rulers

By: Renee DiResta

Narrated by: Anna Caputo

Length: 15 hours

Abridged: No

A brilliant, original analysis of the radical shift in the dynamics of power and influence, revealing how the machinery that powered the Big Lie works to create bespoke realities revolutionizing politics, culture, and society.

Renée DiResta’s powerful, original investigation into the way power and influence have been profoundly transformed... Read more

American Covenant

By: Yuval Levin

Narrated by: Leon Nixon

Length: 10 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

A top conservative scholar reveals the Constitution’s remarkable power to repair our broken civic culture, rescue our malfunctioning politics, and unify a fractious America 

Common ground is hard to find in today’s politics. In a society teeming with irreconcilable political perspectives, many people have grown frustrated under a system of... Read more

Stanford Tuck

By: Helen Doe

Narrated by: Graham Mack

Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

The first full reappraisal of one of Britain's great fighter aces, this book examines the truth behind Tuck's 1956 biography, Fly for Your Life. It looks at the evidence behind the myths, checks out some of the exaggerated stories and reveals the real Stanford Tuck. In January 1942 Bob Tuck was the top-scoring British fighter ace with an... Read more

How the World Ran Out of Everything

By: Peter S. Goodman

Narrated by: Michael David Axtell

Length: 12 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

By the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network... Read more

WHITE TURK vs BLACK TURK

By: Aydin Nurhan

Narrated by: Tyler christose

Length: 6 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

White Turk vs Black Turk is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex interplay between clashing lifestyles in Turkey and their impact on the country's political arena. Former Ambassador Nurhan provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricate tapestry that is Turkey's political landscape by skill- fully incorporating human... Read more

A Time for Choosing

By: Ronald Reagan

Narrated by: Ronald Reagan

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Ronald Reagan hosted the General Electric Theater TV series which ran from 1953 to 1962. During this time Reagan visited GE’s 135 plants across the country and spoke to audiences of GE’s 250,000 employees. Reagan’s speech focused on the growing power of federal, state, and local governments and the dangers this posed to free market competition... Read more

Diabolical Democracy Debunked

By: Gregory Heary

Narrated by: Omar Abu

Length: 6 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Do you ever wonder if modern democracy truly aligns with religious teachings? Can a system like Shariah law offer a more just governance according to divine principles? This book holds the key to understanding these pressing questions.
Navigating the complex interplay between democracy and religion, this book critically examines the contrasts and... Read more

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

By: Benjamin Franklin

Narrated by: Anna Isaksen

Length: 6 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on an auditory adventure with The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, narrated to immerse you in the life of one of America’s pivotal Founding Fathers. This isn't just a story; it's a journey through Franklin's remarkable rise from humble beginnings to becoming an inventor, writer, and statesman. With vivid narration, Franklin's trials,... Read more

Mio fratello. Tutta una vita con Peppino

By: Giovanni Impastato

Narrated by: Gianluca lacono

Length: 6 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

La vita di Peppino Impastato, ucciso dalla mafia nel '78, raccontata come mai prima d'ora. Peppino e Giovanni Impastato nascono a Cinisi, nella città metropolitana di Palermo, in una famiglia strettamente legata a Cosa Nostra. Ben presto Peppino, più grande del fratello di cinque anni, si ribella e viene cacciato di casa. Da qui inizia il suo... Read more

100 Facts About Being an Informed Voter

By: Science-Based Language Learning Lab

Narrated by: Tanya Calmwood and Benjamin Martinez

Length: 1 hour 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning Series
Welcome to a revolutionary approach to language learning! This series helps you master Spanish by intertwining it with compelling topics like Being an Informed Voter. Each book centers on a theme (art, science, history) and presents 100 carefully chosen facts in both English and... Read more

Preventing Nuclear Annihilation - Abridged

By: Ronald Reagan

Narrated by: Ronald Reagan

Length: 1 hour 41 minutes

Abridged: Yes

On March 23, 1983, President Ronald Reagan gave an address to the nation from the Oval Office challenging “the scientific community … to turn their great talents … to the cause of mankind and world peace, [and] to give us the means of rendering … nuclear weapons impotent and obsolete.” Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative to protect America... Read more

La silla embrujada

By: Alejandro Rosas & Carlos Silva

Narrated by: Carlos Rivapalacio & Erick Trujillo

Length: 10 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

«La silla presidencial está embrujada. Cualquier persona buena que se siente en ella se convierte en mala.» -Emiliano Zapata En2024 México cumple 200 años de haber adoptado la república como forma de gobierno. Y a pesar de intentar resolver —durante dos siglos— la sucesión presidencial a través del voto libre, la democracia ha resultado un... Read more

The Forever War

By: Nick Bryant

Narrated by: Nick Bryant

Length: 12 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents The Forever War written and read by Nick Bryant.

‘This is a must read book for all those who love America and want it to be healed.’ — Justin Webb, presenter of the BBC’s Today programme and Americast

‘Unflinching and insightful.’ — Lyse Doucet, the BBC's Chief International Correspondent

‘A perceptive look at America’s... Read more

Borderlines

By: Lewis Baston

Narrated by: Richard Attlee

Length: 11 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

'Beautiful. A true gem... [his] unique take on human nature through the history and heritage of the borderlands ends up being deeply moving.' - IRISH INDEPENDENT

'Thrillingly unique, knowledgeable, perceptive and profound' IAN DUNT

'A light-footed journey along the fault lines of history.' KATJA HOYER

The history of Europe told through twenty-nine... Read more

The Military Effect

By: Scott Manthorne

Narrated by: Robertson Dean

Length: 8 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

The Military Effect shares authentic stories of fifty amazing veterans, each providing unique insight into the challenges of transition and business success after service to our country. Read more

On the Shadow Tracks

By: Clare Hammond

Narrated by: Clare Hammond

Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence... Read more

Izquierda

By: Alejandro Páez Varela & Álvaro Delgado Gómez

Narrated by: Bobby Sánchez & Alex Ortega

Length: 13 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

En enero de 1923, el tren con el cuerpo maltratado de Ricardo Flores Magón avanzó sobre territorio mexicano. Hubo vítores, aunque pocos. La familia recurrió a donativos para trasladar desde Estados Unidos a uno de los más grandes revolucionarios mexicanos, muerto en cautiverio. El nuevo régimen elevaba a rango de mártir a Francisco I. Madero,... Read more

Mastering Forex Trading: Strategies for Success in the Global Currency Market

By: Alexandra Thompson

Narrated by: Alexandra Thompson

Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

"Mastering Forex Trading: Strategies for Success in the Global Currency Market: A Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking Financial Freedom." is a comprehensive guide that offers readers a deep dive into the world of forex trading. Authored by seasoned experts in the field, this book provides a wealth of knowledge, practical strategies, and invaluable... Read more

I Have Your Back

By: Tom Sileo

Narrated by: Roger Wayne

Length: 7 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

The story of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who became an international hero for his courage and selflessness.

Ever since he was a young boy growing up on the streets of Staten Island, New York, Michael Ollis wanted to be a soldier. Inspired by his father, who fought in Vietnam, Mike’s deep desire to serve was cemented on the day his beloved... Read more