Politics & Economy audiobooks

Karl Marx and the Close of His System

By: Eugen Von Bhm-Bawerk

Narrated by: Andrew Jackson

Length: 3 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

"Karl Marx and the Close of His System" by Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk is a critical examination of Marxian economics and the theory of surplus value. Originally published in 1896, this work challenges Marx's labor theory of value and provides a detailed analysis of the flaws and inconsistencies within Marx's economic framework. Böhm-Bawerk argues... Read more

Recent Literature on Interest

By: Eugen Von Bhm-Bawerk

Narrated by: Andrew Jackson

Length: 2 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

“Recent Literature on Interest” is a book by Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk. It serves as a supplement to his two major works, “Capital and Interest” and “The Positive Theory of Capital”. In this book, Böhm-Bawerk addresses alternatives to the Austrian theory he had previously presented, thereby clarifying the case. The book is an excellent illustration... Read more

RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE

By: Derick Steele

Narrated by: Elmer Bowman

Length: 1 hour 42 minutes

Abridged: No

"Relational Intelligence: Nurturing Connections and Building Meaningful Relationships" is your essential guide to understanding the dynamics of human relationships and fostering deeper, more fulfilling connections with those around you. This book provides practical insights and strategies to help you navigate the intricacies of social... Read more

Brigade der Verdammten

By: Franz Taut

Narrated by: Klaus G. Förg

Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Die Weiten Polens und Russlands, die Städte und Dörfer dieser Gebiete waren 1939 gezeichnet von brennenden Häusern, Blut und Tränen. Diese Spuren hinterließ die als »Mordbrigade« bekannte Einheit des SS-Oberführers Dirlewanger. Himmler und sein »Hauptamt SS« schufen diese Truppe, die die Ehre des Frontsoldaten tausendfach mit Füßen trat. Klar... Read more

La llamada

By: Jesús Ceberio

Narrated by: Eugenio Gómez & Jesús Ceberio

Length: 5 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

La crónica imprescindible de Jesús Ceberio sobre un momento decisivo en la historia reciente de España: los atentados del 11-M. Un testimonio estremecedor en torno a la famosa llamada de Aznar a los periódicos. «El 11 de marzo de 2004 fue un jueves aciago en Madrid. Acababa de amanecer cuando retumbaron varias explosiones en un tren de cercanías... Read more

Conquer the Chaos

By: Clate Mask

Narrated by: Clate Mask

Length: 6 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Make your small business work for you with this expert guide on entrepreneurship



In the newly revised second edition of Conquer the Chaos, celebrated author and CEO of Keap, Clate Mask, delivers yet another incisive and exciting roadmap to entrepreneurial success for small business owners. The book offers six non-negotiable, must-have strategies... Read more

Das ewige Ungenügend

By: Saralisa Volm

Narrated by: Inka Löwendorf

Length: 6 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Wie viel Hyaluron passt in das Gesicht einer intelligenten Frau? Wie viel Botox kann ich meiner politischen Haltung zumuten? Wie viel Hängebrust ertragen? Saralisa Volm steckt mittendrin im Schönheitswahn. Es ist Zeit für körperliche Selbstermächtigung, besseren Sex, echte Wut, entspanntes Altwerden und dafür, endlich nein zu sagen. Überall... Read more

Beyond Hope

By: Bariz Shah

Narrated by: Ubai Dahoud

Length: 6 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

A powerful story of how one man didn't let other people define him
'Bariz gifts us his truth-telling, delivered with unwavering optimism.' Matt Brown, author of She Is Not Your Rehab'Beautifully written. Takes us right inside a young person's life and is ultimately uplifting in the way they take control of that life.' Kathryn Ryan, RNZ Nine to... Read more

Klimaungerechtigkeit

By: Friederike Otto

Narrated by: Katja Amberger

Length: 8 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Wie gerecht kann eine Welt in der Klimakrise sein? Der Klimawandel trifft uns nicht alle gleich. Friederike Otto liefert anhand von acht extremen Wetterereignissen konkrete Beispiele, was die wirklichen Ursachen sind, wer besonders betroffen ist und vor allem: Was Klimagerechtigkeit tatsächlich bedeutet und was dafür noch getan werden muss.... Read more

Imperialism and Social Classes

By: Joseph Alois Schumpeter

Narrated by: Andrew Jackson

Length: 5 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

"Imperialism and Social Classes" is a seminal work by Joseph Alois Schumpeter, a renowned economist and political theorist. In this book, Schumpeter explores the relationship between imperialism, economic structures, and social classes. He delves into the dynamics of imperialism as a phenomenon rooted in capitalism and examines its impact on... Read more

Capital and Interest

By: Eugen Von Bhm-Bawerk

Narrated by: Andrew Jackson

Length: 13 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

"Capital and Interest" is a seminal work in the field of economics written by Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk, an Austrian economist and one of the key figures in the Austrian School of economics. First published in German in 1884, it explores the relationship between the concepts of capital and interest, delving into the role of time and the interplay... Read more

They Called It Peace

By: Lauren Benton

Narrated by: Raquel Beattie

Length: 9 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Imperial conquest and colonization depended on pervasive raiding, slaving, and plunder. European empires amassed global power by asserting a right to use unilateral force at their discretion. They Called It Peace is a panoramic history of how these routines of violence remapped the contours of empire and reordered the world from the fifteenth to... Read more

The Politics of Fear

By: Arthur Goldwag

Narrated by: Ray Montecalvo

Length: 7 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

From the author of Cults, Conspiracies, and Secret Societies, a probing exploration of the bizarre and dangerous conspiracies that have roiled America over the past decade and captured the minds of so many Americans

Some of the conspiracy theories now gripping American politics contend that Joe Biden was executed and replaced by a clone and that... Read more

How to Win an Information War

By: Peter Pomerantsev

Narrated by: Matthew Waterson

Length: 8 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

From one of our leading experts on disinformation, this inventive biography of the rogue WWII propagandist Thomas Sefton Delmer confronts hard questions about the nature of information war: what if you can't fight lies with truth? Can a propaganda war ever be won?

In the summer of 1941, Hitler ruled Europe from the Atlantic to the Black Sea.... Read more

The Truce

By: Hunter Walker & Luppe B. Luppen

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Length: 9 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

The Truce is a definitive history of a half-decade of upheaval in the Democratic Party in which a new generation aggressively pursued their progressive ideals while the powerful, centrist establishment adapted to remain in command. Journalists Hunter Walker and Luppe B. Luppen illuminate this story of backroom maneuvering and political strategy... Read more

Andrew Jackson and His Indian Wars

By: Robert V. Remini

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 11 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

The expulsion of Native Americans from the eastern half of the continent to the Indian Territory beyond the Mississippi River remains one of the most notorious events in US history, and the man most responsible and most widely blamed for their removal is Andrew Jackson. Robert Remini, hailed by the New York Times as “our foremost Jacksonian... Read more

The Unconventional Nancy Ruth

By: Dr. Ramona Lumpkin

Narrated by: Margaret Lamarre

Length: 12 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Born into the prominent Jackman family, Nancy Ruth forged her own unique journey as a philanthropist, feminist politician, and activist. Born into privilege but expected to use her advantages for the good of others, Senator Nancy Ruth has led an uncommon, unconventional life. From her religious ministry to rewriting Canada’s national... Read more

Metaracism

By: Tricia Rose

Narrated by: Mela Lee & Tricia Rose

Length: 6 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

The definitive book on how systemic racism in America really works, revealing the vast and often hidden network of interconnected policies, practices, and beliefs that combine to devastate Black lives

In recent years, condemnations of racism in America have echoed from the streets to corporate boardrooms. At the same time, politicians and... Read more

Beyond the Game: LeBron James

By: Andrew Maraniss

Narrated by: Victor Colome

Length: 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Beyond the Game is a new nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author, Andrew Maraniss. This is the story of LeBron James and his social justice work.

Before he became one of the most famous basketball players on the planet, before he began speaking out... Read more

The Thirty-First of March

By: Horace Busby

Narrated by: David Colacci

Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

An intimate retelling of Lyndon B. Johnson's politics and presidency by one of his closest advisors.



Horace Busby was one of LBJ's most trusted advisors; their close working and personal relationship spanned twenty years. In The Thirty-First of March he offers an indelible portrait of a president and a presidency at a time of crisis. From the... Read more

Who Runs the World?

By: Lois Quam

Narrated by: Tosca Hopkins

Length: 4 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Women and girls across the world are often made to feel as if the challenges, limitations, and barriers they face are personal, belonging to them alone. When, in fact, they affect us all. The issues are systemic, societal, and global – and we have the power to create change.In Who Runs the World?, author Lois Quam emphasizes the need to unlock... Read more

Royal Audience

By: David Charter

Narrated by: Mark Meadows

Length: 8 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

70 years on the throne. 13 American presidents. One extraordinary queen.

From the moment she first enchanted the world as a youthful princess, Queen Elizabeth II found a unique place in American hearts—and she also played an unprecedented role in forging transatlantic ties. Over her seventy-year reign, she developed extraordinary and varied... Read more

Beyond the Game: Maya Moore

By: Andrew Maraniss

Narrated by: Ozzie Jacobs

Length: 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Beyond the Game is a new nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss. This is the story of WNBA star Maya Moore and her social justice work.

Before she became one of the most famous basketball players on the planet, before she began... Read more

Brotherhood to Nationhood

By: Peter McFarlane & Doreen Manuel

Narrated by: Lincoln McGowan

Length: 11 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Charged with fresh material and new perspectives, this updated edition of the groundbreaking biography Brotherhood to Nationhood brings George Manuel and his fighting tradition into the present. George Manuel (1920–1989) was the strategist and visionary behind the modern Indigenous movement in Canada. A three-time Nobel Peace Prize... Read more