Politics & Economy audiobooks

Schicksalsstunden einer Demokratie

By: Volker Ullrich

Narrated by: Peter Bieringer

Length: 11 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

-Platz 3 auf der HR-2 Hörbuch Bestenliste, September 2024- Demokratien sind fragil. Freiheiten, die fest errungen scheinen, können verspielt werden. Wenige historische Ereignisse verdeutlichen dies so eindringlich wie das Scheitern der Weimarer Republik. Volker Ullrich erzählt eines der größten Dramen der Weltgeschichte – anschaulich, spannend... Read more

Disembedded

By: Basak Kus

Narrated by: Lauren Pedersen

Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

During the last two decades, there has been much scholarly and popular interest in the financialization of the American economy—why the turn to finance has taken place, what constituted it, and what has come out of it. In Disembedded, Basak Kus draws from the theories of Karl Polanyi—one of the greatest and most influential political economists... Read more

AUSCHWITZ CHILDREN AND MENGELE EXPERIMENTS

By: Jack Stew Barretta

Narrated by: John Sullivan

Length: 2 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

In the name of humanity, that was the explanation of Dr. Claus Karl Schilling for the execution of malaria experiments on 1,200 inmates of the Dachau concentration camp during the Second World War. The reputable Schilling had come to Dachau with the personal permission of the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler in 1942 because he could use the... Read more

Inside SEK

By: Kuni

Narrated by: Rolf Berg

Length: 5 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Wenn es für die Polizei zu brenzlig wird, tritt das Spezialeinsatzkommando auf den Plan. Die anonymen Elitekräfte mit den Sturmmasken sind da, wenn die Gefährdung am größten ist: bei der Terrorismusbekämpfung, Geiselbefreiungen, Razzien und gefährlichen Zugriffen. Der ehemalige Polizist mit dem Decknamen »Kuni« war lange im SEK tätig. In 25... Read more

America’s Greatest Democratic Presidents of the 20th Century

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Mary Rossman

Length: 7 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Woodrow Wilson’s presidency was monumentally consequential, but it is not without its critics, nor is the man himself. Even as Wilson has come to be viewed as one of America’s greatest presidents, perception of Wilson and his administration as racist have also taken hold. Despite being one of the early 20th century’s most forceful proponents of... Read more

Good-Bye to All That: An Autobiography

By: Robert Graves

Narrated by: Joel Schrank

Length: 11 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

"Good-Bye to All That: An Autobiography" by Robert Graves is a seminal work that vividly captures the harrowing experiences of a young British officer during World War I. Published in 1929, the book provides a candid and unflinching portrayal of life in the trenches, exploring the brutality and absurdity of war. Graves recounts his childhood,... Read more

The Madisons: The Lives and Legacies of the Influential President and First Lady

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Michelle Humphries

Length: 2 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

The Founding Fathers have become so revered by Americans in the last 200 years that the “Father of the Constitution” himself is often overlooked among the rest of the pantheon. Today James Madison’s legacy mostly pales in comparison to the likes of George Washington, Ben Franklin and his closest colleague, Thomas Jefferson, but Madison’s list of... Read more

Developmental Economics

By: Daniel Shore

Narrated by: Kevin Brooker

Length: 1 hour 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Developmental economics delves into the complex dynamics of economic growth and social progress within developing nations. It scrutinizes the interplay of various factors, including income distribution, access to education and healthcare, the quality of infrastructure, technological innovation, and institutional frameworks. By analyzing these... Read more

Socialized Medicine

By: Ronald Reagan

Narrated by: Ronald Reagan

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

In 1961 Reagan spoke out against socialized medicine. Since 1965 when Medicare and Medicaid were enacted, the federal government controls payment for most U.S. healthcare: hospitals, drugs, doctors, nurses, and so on. Has this been a blessing or a curse?Milton Friedman, the small, talkative, smiling genius, perhaps the best economist ever,... Read more

India's Turn

By: Suyash Gupta

Narrated by: Suyash Gupta

Length: 10 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

The decade has clearly seen India regain its mojo with the nation, well on its way to a $5 trillion economy - almost an obligatory pursuit, for the world’s most populous country – a nation of 1.4 billion aspirations.In "India’s Turn: Imperatives for A Prosperous, Bold Nation”, author Suyash Gupta offers a gripping narrative of India's journey -... Read more

Por el cambio

By: Ignacio Varela

Narrated by: Santiago Gómez & Simon Gómez

Length: 18 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Una historia de liderazgo, carisma, intrigas y poder, contada desde la sala de máquinas del PSOE Este no es un libro de historia de España, aunque parte de los hechos históricos. No es un libro de memorias, aunque está inevitablemente teñido por la experiencia y el recuerdo personal de quien vivió aquel período como testigo de primera fila.... Read more

V.O.C.

By: P. Saravanan

Narrated by: Sri Srinivasa

Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

வெற்றியும் தோல்வியும் துயரமும் கலந்த வ.உ.சி.யின் ஒப்பற்ற வாழ்க்கையை விவரிக்கும் நூல் இது. பிரிட்டிஷ் ஆட்சியில் சுதேசிக் கப்பலை வ.உ.சி. வெற்றிகரமாக ஓட்டிக் காண்பித்தார். தொழிலாளர்களின் முதல் வேலை நிறுத்தத்தை முன்னின்று நடத்தினார். தேசத் துரோகம் செய்ததாக பிரிட்டிஷாரால் சிறை வைக்கப்பட்டார். இந்தியத் தேசத்துக்காக இப்படிப் பாடுபட்ட வ.உ.சி.யின்... Read more

Libertad de elegir

By: Milton Friedman con la colaboración de Rose D. ...

Narrated by: Simon Gómez & Santiago Gómez

Length: 13 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Uno de los más clásicos e influyentes alegatos a favor del libre mercado La libertad económica es un requisito esencial para la libertad política. Esta es la tesis central de Libertad para elegir, escrito a cuatro manos por Milton y Rose Friedman. Al permitir a los individuos cooperar voluntariamente, el sistema de libre mercado ejerce de límite... Read more

Berg und Sinn – Im Nachstieg von Viktor Frankl

By: Michael Holzer & Klaus Haselböck

Narrated by: Daniel Wandelt

Length: 4 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Sich selbst finden in den Bergen: Klettern mit Viktor FranklKlettern als Parabel für das Leben: Wir werden mit unseren Ängsten konfrontiert, überwinden äußere und innere Hindernisse, trainieren unseren Körper und unseren Willen und lernen, absolut zu vertrauen – unseren eigenen Fähigkeiten, aber auch unserem Seilpartner.Der weltberühmte... Read more

La verdad sobre el neoliberalismo

By: Alberto Mingardi

Narrated by: Santiago Gómez & Simon Gómez

Length: 12 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Un repaso de la aportación del neoliberalismo a la prosperidad de la sociedad En un mundo donde cada día se levantan nuevos muros y la confrontación política se vuelve cada vez más acalorada, el llamado neoliberalismo se ha convertido en el enemigo común que une a derecha e izquierda, populistas y demócratas, reaccionarios y progresistas. Ya se... Read more

Tu was!

By: Ruprecht Polenz

Narrated by: Jonas Baeck

Length: 1 hour 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Ruprecht Polenz tritt rechtsextremen Schwurblern und Demokratieverächtern seit Jahren energisch entgegen, weil er glaubt, dass auch seine neun Enkel das Glück haben sollen, in einer Demokratie zu leben. Er ist einer der erfahrensten Influencer im Dienst von Freiheit und Vielfalt in Deutschland, seine engagierten Posts in den sozialen Medien... Read more

Farewell Address Republican National Convention

By: Ronald Reagan

Narrated by: Ronald Reagan

Length: 45 minutes

Abridged: No

On August 15, 1988, in the Louisiana Superdome, Reagan delivered a message for economic freedom. We transformed our government from one that was consuming our prosperity into one that would get out of the way of those who create prosperity. Reagan notes the “inflated rhetoric of our friends in Atlanta last month. But then, inflation is their... Read more

Farewell Address Oval Office

By: Ronald Reagan

Narrated by: Ronald Reagan

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

On January 11, 1989, Reagan gave the following farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office. The two things I’m proudest of are the economic recovery which created 19 million new jobs and that America is respected again in the world. In 1980 pundits said our economic policies would cause inflation and collapse while our foreign policies... Read more

PELLET B Exam Prep

By: Elara Wynter

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 5 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

⭐⭐ Includes Questions & Answers! ⭐⭐
Are you seeking to advance in your law enforcement career and solidify your knowledge by successfully passing the California POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET B) Exam for 2024-2025?
Looking for a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements to pass the PELLET B Exam... Read more

Hausverstand

By: Hans Peter Doskozil

Narrated by: Kevin Krennhuber

Length: 5 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Ein Leben für die PolitikHans Peter Doskozil ist ein Politiker, der polarisiert – und Erfolge feiert. In diesem Buch spricht der Sozialdemokrat erstmals selbst: über seinen Weg vom Polizisten zum Landeshauptmann des Burgenlands; über seine Verbundenheit und seine Konflikte mit der SPÖ; über sein Verhältnis zu Macht und Populismus, zu... Read more

The Language of Climate Politics

By: Genevieve Guenther

Narrated by: Genevieve Guenther

Length: 8 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

In an illuminating analysis, Dr. Genevieve Guenther shows that the climate debate is not, in fact, neatly polarized, with Republicans obstructing climate action and Democrats advancing climate solutions. Partisans on the right and the left often repeat the same fossil-fuel talking points, and this repetition produces a centrist consensus... Read more

The Presidents of World War II

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Mary Rossman

Length: 2 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Franklin Delano Roosevelt might be America’s greatest 20th century president, but there’s no question that he was the most unique. A well-connected relative of Theodore Roosevelt, FDR was groomed for greatness until he was struck down by polio. Nevertheless, he persevered, rising through New York politics to reach the White House just as the... Read more

Decrypting Money

By: Dr. Marco Krohn, Dr. Anthony Jefferies, Marco S...

Narrated by: Alex Knox

Length: 6 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Bitcoin is more than an investment. It’s more than electronic cash, or a form of payment. Bitcoin is security, equality, and independence. Bitcoin is gold—a gold tailor-made for the internet age.
In Decrypting Money, cryptocurrency experts Marco Krohn, Anthony Jefferies, Marco Streng, and Zoran Balkic pull back the curtain on the world of public... Read more

Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms

By: Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak & Paul Swartz

Narrated by: Jon Vertullo

Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

An essential new guide to navigating the turbulent macroeconomic landscape as you form your strategy.



When turmoil hits, executives and investors face notoriously unreliable macroeconomic forecasts, whipsawing data, and contradictory opinions. Are disruptions transient and ephemeral—or permanent and structural? False alarms are costly traps, but... Read more