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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/601292 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Worse Than Nothing: The Dangerous Fallacy of Originalism Author: Erwin Chemerinsky Narrator: Daniel Henning Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 9 minutes Release date: September 27, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Why originalism is a flawed, incoherent, and dangerously ideological method of constitutional interpretation Originalism, the view that the meaning of a constitutional provision is fixed when it is adopted, was once the fringe theory of a few extremely conservative legal scholars but is now a well-accepted mode of constitutional interpretation. Three of the Supreme Court's nine justices explicitly embrace the originalist approach, as do increasing numbers of judges in the lower courts. Noted legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky gives a comprehensive analysis of the problems that make originalism unworkable as a method of constitutional interpretation. He argues that the framers themselves never intended constitutional interpretation to be inflexible and shows how it is often impossible to know what the 'original intent' of any particular provision was. Perhaps worst of all, though its supporters tout it as a politically neutral and objective method, originalist interpretation tends to disappear when its results fail to conform to modern conservative ideology.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/610820 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Russia: What Everyone Needs to Know Author: Timothy J. Colton Narrator: Timothy Howard Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 45 minutes Release date: September 27, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Today's Russia, also known as the Russian Federation, is often viewed as less powerful than the Soviet Union of the past. When stacked against other major nations in the present, however, the new Russia is a formidable if flawed player. Russia: What Everyone Needs to Know provides fundamental information about the origins, evolution, and current affairs of the Russian state and society. The story begins with Russia's geographic endowment, proceeds through its experiences as a kingdom and empire, and continues through the USSR's three-quarters of a century, and finally the shocking breakup of that regime a generation ago. Chapters on the failed attempt to reform Communism under Mikhail Gorbachev, the halting steps toward democratization under Boris Yeltsin, and the entrenchment of central controls under Vladimir Putin bring the listener into the contemporary scene and to headline-grabbing events such as Russia's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine and its military intervention in Syria. Drawing on trends within Russia and on ratings and rankings compiled by international organizations, Colton discusses the challenges facing the country—ranging from economic recession to demographic stress, political stagnation, and overextension in foreign policy—and to the realistic options for coping with them.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/610814 to listen full audiobooks. Title: America's Forgotten Terrorists: The Rise and Fall of the Galleanists Author: Jeffrey D. Simon Narrator: Paul Heitsch Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 17 minutes Release date: September 27, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Though largely forgotten today, one of the most destructive terrorist groups in the United States was the Galleanists, a fiery band of Italian anarchists active during the early 1900s. In America's Forgotten Terrorists, Jeffrey D. Simon shows how alienation and frustration among segments of a community were transformed into a militant extremist movement. Luigi Galleani, a gifted writer and speaker, tapped into widespread disappointment among Italian immigrants concerning their lives in America. Unemployment, low wages, long working hours, discrimination, and a poor quality of life made many Italian immigrants receptive to his words. The Galleanists introduced terrorist tactics and strategies that are still used today: they were the first group to send package bombs across the country and to exploit the media for their own advantage. The story of the Galleanists is a chilling journey through a volatile period in American history, including labor-management conflicts, World War I, and the Red Scare. An expert in terrorism, Simon offers striking insights into the Galleanist era and some of its eerie connections to modern America, calling us to recognize the risks of repeating our history. How the Galleanists operated and how the U.S. government responded hold lessons for today as we continue to deal with the threat of terrorism.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/603264 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Notes on Resistance Author: David Barsamian, Noam Chomsky Narrator: Donald Corren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 5 minutes Release date: September 27, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Noam Chomsky dissects the multiple crises facing humankind and the planet and provides a road map for resistance. In this completely original set of interviews between the legendary duo of Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian, the two confront topics such as the pandemic, the wealth gap made worse because of the pandemic, climate destruction, the increasing power of the corporate owned media, systematic racism, Big Tech, and more. Noam Chomsky is one of the most cited scholars in human history. He ranks right up there with Aristotle and Marx, and this book reaffirms his esteemed reputation. Notes on Resistance will inspire all those struggling for human liberation.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/611695 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Peace Pipe Dreams: The Truth about Lies about Indians Author: Darrell Dennis Narrator: Darrell Dennis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 50 minutes Release date: September 27, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Darrell Dennis is a stereotype-busting, politically incorrect Native American/Aboriginal/Shuswap (Only he's allowed to call himself an 'Indian.' Maybe. Under some circumstances). With a large dose of humour and irreverence, he untangles some of the truths and myths about First Nations: Why do people think Natives get free trucks, and why didn't he ever get one? Why does the length of your hair determine whether you’re good or bad? By what ratio does the amount of rain in a year depend on the amount of cactus liquor you consume? In addition to answering these burning questions, Dennis tackles some tougher subjects. He looks at European-Native interactions in North America from the moment of first contact, discussing the fur trade, treaty-signing and the implementation of residential schools. Addressing misconceptions still widely believed today, Dennis explains why Native people aren't genetically any more predisposed to become alcoholics than Caucasians; that Native religion doesn't consist of worshipping rocks, disappearing into thin air, or conversing with animals; and that tax exemptions are so limited and confusing that many people don't even bother. Employing pop culture examples, personal anecdote and a cutting wit, Darrell Dennis deftly weaves history with current events to entertain, inform and provide a convincing, readable overview of First Nations issues and why they matter today.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/594940 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bitter End: The 2020 Presidential Campaign and the Challenge to American Democracy Author: Chris Tausanovitch, Lynn Vavreck, John Sides Narrator: Alex Knox Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 50 minutes Release date: September 20, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: The year 2020 was a tumultuous time in American politics. It brought a global pandemic, protests for racial justice, and a razor-thin presidential election outcome. It culminated in an attack on the US Capitol that attempted to deny Joe Biden's victory. The Bitter End explores the long-term trends and short-term shocks that shaped this dramatic year and what these changes could mean for the future. John Sides, Chris Tausanovitch, and Lynn Vavreck demonstrate that Trump's presidency intensified the partisan politics of the previous decades. Presidential elections have become calcified, with less chance of big swings in either party's favor. Republicans remained loyal to Trump and kept the election close, despite Trump's many scandals, a recession, and the pandemic. But in a narrowly divided electorate even small changes can have big consequences. The pandemic was a case in point: when Trump pushed to reopen the country even as infections mounted, support for Biden increased. The authors explain that, paradoxically, even as Biden's win came at a time of heightened party loyalty, there remained room for shifts that shaped the election's outcome. Ultimately, the events of 2020 showed that instead of the country coming together to face national challenges—the pandemic, George Floyd's murder, and the Capitol riot—these challenges only reinforced divisions.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/603386 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Plagues and Their Aftermath: How Societies Recover from Pandemics Author: Brian Michael Jenkins Narrator: Will Tulin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 15 minutes Release date: September 20, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: From a plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War in 430 BCE, to another in 540 that wiped out half the population of the Roman empire, down through the Black Death in the Middle Ages and on through the 1918 flu epidemic (which killed between 50 and 100 million people) and this century's deadly SARS outbreak, plagues have been a much more relentless fact of life than many realize. The legacy of epidemics, Brian Michael Jenkins observes, is not only one of lives lost but of devastated economies and social disorder, all of which have severe political repercussions. Thus, each chapter of Plagues and Their Aftermath draws on those historical precursors to focus on one particular aspect of their aftermath: What happens to political systems? What happens in the area of crime and terrorism? Do wars happen? What are the effects on cultures? What was the impact of widespread fear and public hysteria, of increased suspicion and scapegoating, of the spread of rumors and conspiracy theories? Jenkins's sobering analysis is riveting and thought-provoking listening for general listeners and specialists alike, and throws welcome light into what many fear is a dark future.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/603340 to listen full audiobooks. Title: When AI Rules the World: China, the U.S., and the Race to Control a Smart Planet Author: Handel Jones Narrator: Christopher Douyard Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 54 minutes Release date: September 20, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: As China rises to true superpower status, the United States must take immediate action to catch up in AI capabilities—or facefall disastrously behind technologically, economically, and militarily. Over the past decade, China has quietly and methodically moved into a near-leadership position in artificial intelligence technologies on a global scale. Meanwhile, the United States has responded ineffectively, weighed down by politics, bureaucracy, and an absence of clear strategy. In the near future, wars will be fought not over land, but over data. Machines will quickly discover individualized treatments for diseases, and with the help of virtual reality, AI will inspect buildings that have not yet been built. With the rising interest in these technologies by both China and the US, who will emerge as the victor of this technological race? When AI Rules the World is an investigation and call to action into AI technologies for a nation that does not yet comprehend the full gravity of the AI revolution. The United States is losing the race for AI dominance, and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/600232 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Rise and Decline of Nations: Economic Growth, Stagflation, and Social Rigidities Author: Mancur Olson Narrator: William Sarris Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 19 minutes Release date: September 20, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: The updated edition of Mancur Olson's award-winning book The Rise and Decline of Nations.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/608225 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of “The Big Lie” Author: David Becker, Major Garrett Narrator: Kent Klineman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 43 minutes Release date: September 20, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: When a seven-million-vote margin of victory and 306 electoral votes pointed to Joe Biden as the victor in the 2020 Presidential Election, Trump-fueled conspiracy theories exploded. In The Big Truth, CBS's Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett and the nation's foremost elections expert David Becker completely upend The Big Lie that has infected the Far Right with firsthand stories of election officials like Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, election director Thomas Freitag. And they reveal the concrete evidence proving that 2020 may have been the most secure US election ever. But Garrett and Becker go beyond the key players from all six swing states, the pre-election litigation that clarified the rules for both parties, and the fully auditable and verifiable ballots used. They lay bare the methods being undertaken right now to undercut faith, belief, and effectiveness of elections, identifying the places where the most dire actions have been taken since 2020—where election laws have been changed; or election officials been hounded out of office, retired out of frustration/fatigue, or been replaced by pro-Trump political figures.