Politics & Economy audiobooks

Power Metal

By: Vince Beiser

Narrated by: Vince Beiser

Length: 7 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

The powerful ways the metals we need to fuel technology and energy are spawning environmental havoc, political upheaval, and rising violence — and how we can do better.

An Australian millionaire’s plan to mine the ocean floor. Nigerian garbage pickers risking their lives to salvage e-waste. A Bill Gates-backed entrepreneur harnessing AI to find... Read more

The Woman Who Knew Everyone

By: Meryl Gordon

Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie

Length: 13 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

From a New York Times bestselling author, an revealing biography of feminist Perle Mesta–a beloved socialite, political hostess, and United States envoy.

Perle Mesta was a force to be reckoned with. In her heyday, this wealthy globe-trotting Washington widow was one of the most famous women in America, garnering as much media attention as... Read more

Lincoln vs. Davis

By: Nigel Hamilton

Narrated by: Rick Adamson

Length: 32 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

From a renowned biographer comes the greatest untold story of the Civil War: how two American presidents faced off as the fate of the nation hung in the balance—and how Abraham Lincoln came to embrace emancipation as the last, best chance to save the Union. 

Of all the books written on Abraham Lincoln, there has been one surprising gap: the... Read more

Intent to Destroy

By: Eugene Finkel

Narrated by: Phillipe Bosher

Length: 11 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

The full story of how and why Russia has tried to violently subjugate Ukraine across the centuries, and how Ukrainians have resisted

Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shocked the world. And yet, to Ukrainians, this attack was painfully familiar, the latest episode in a centuries-long Russian campaign to divide and oppress... Read more

Lo que nos está pasando

By: Moisés Naím

Narrated by: Carlos Vicente

Length: 15 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Un retrato del mundo que no renuncia a un futuro más optimista desde la mirada de uno de los analistas más influyentes de la actualidad. «A pocas personas les cabe el mundo en la cabeza. Cuando algo raro ocurre, en Venezuela, Ucrania, en Corea, en Alemania o en Brasil, me digo siempre lo mismo: ¿qué pensará sobre esto Moisés Naím? Siempre da una... Read more

Gallipoli 1915

By: Joseph Murray

Narrated by: Malcolm Hamilton

Length: 9 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

The Gallipoli Campaign stands out as a landmark in the history of the First World War, and it was perhaps the most controversial action; it certainly ended in tragedy. Joseph Murray was among the 400,000 British and Commonwealth troops taking part, and he served as a naval rating turned soldier in Hood Battalion of the Royal Naval Division.... Read more

Wings on My Sleeve

By: Eric Brown

Narrated by: Cameron Stewart

Length: 9 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

THE WORLD'S GREATEST TEST PILOT TELLS HIS STORY
'When you read through his life story, it makes James Bond seem like a bit of a slacker'
Kirsty Young, Desert Island Discs

'The greatest test pilot who ever lived. A true inspiration'
Tim Peake, astronaut and former regular British Army Air Corps officer

'The stories beggar... Read more

Crash Bang Wallop

By: Iain Martin

Narrated by: Matt Addis

Length: 11 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Published to mark the 30th anniversary of the financial revolution known as 'Big Bang', Crash Bang Wallop will tell the gripping story of how the changes introduced in the 1980s in the City of London transformed our world.

Attitudes to money and the way we measure value and status were completely reshaped by Big Bang, and it had an extraordinary... Read more

Signals

By: Pippa Malmgren

Narrated by: Pippa Malmgren

Length: 12 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

SIGNALS is the story of the world economy, told in the language of everyday objects, places and events - from magazine covers and supermarkets to public protests.

'A tour de force' Lord Rose, former CEO and Chairman of Marks & Spencer
'Dr Pippa Malmgren's book is essential reading' Dr Liam Fox, former British Defence Minister
'Better than... Read more

Dorothea's War

By: Dorothea Crewdson

Narrated by: Julia Barrie & Richard Burnip

Length: 15 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

In April 1915, Dorothea Crewdson, a newly trained Red Cross nurse, and her best friend Christie, received instructions to leave for Le Tr port in northern France. Filled with excitement at the prospect of her first paid job, Dorothea began writing a diary. 'Who knows how long we shall really be out here? Seems a good chance from all reports of... Read more

Unleashing Demons

By: Craig Oliver

Narrated by: Craig Oliver

Length: 10 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

'Utterly fascinating...I suspect that every historian of the period will regard it as indispensable to appreciating this extraordinary phase in our history.' John Simpson

'The compelling insider's account of the man who was at the centre of the Downing Street web' Nick Robinson

'This is one of the most vivid, frank and exciting inside accounts to... Read more

Countdown 1960

By: Chris Wallace

Narrated by: Dylan Baker & Chris Wallace

Length: 14 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

A riveting new work and fresh take on the lead-up to the presidential election of 1960, drawing timely parallels to the choice Americans face in 2024

It’s January 2, 1960: the day that Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy declared his candidacy; and with this opening scene, Chris Wallace offers readers a front-row seat to history. From the... Read more

Die deutsche Russland-Illusion

By: Jörg Himmelreich

Narrated by: Uwe Thoma

Length: 8 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Putins Krieg hat alle bislang als unumstößlich geltenden Grundannahmen unserer Beziehungen zu Russland zunichte gemacht. Wie ist mit einer geopolitischen Macht auf dem europäischen Kontinent umzugehen, deren DNA darauf ausgerichtet ist, mit kriegsverbrecherischer Gewalt bestehende Staatsgrenzen zu verändern? Zu dieser fundamentalen... Read more

Ich bin ostdeutsch und gegen die AfD

By: Susan Arndt

Narrated by: Janna Ambrosy

Length: 6 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

EINE KRITISCHE INTERVENTION
Die AfD ist in Ostdeutschland auf dem Vormarsch. In Umfragen ist sie oftmals die stärkste Partei, und liegt in einigen Bundesländern gar bei 35 Prozent. Doch das heißt: zwei Drittel der Ostdeutschen wählen nicht AfD. Susan Arndt gibt dieser oft übersehenen Mehrheit in ihrem sehr persönlichen Buch eine Stimme und zeigt,... Read more

Die Hamas

By: Joseph Croitoru

Narrated by: Lucas Sanchez

Length: 6 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

HERRSCHAFT ÜBER GAZA, KRIEG GEGEN ISRAEL
Der Angriff der Hamas vom 7. Oktober 2023 markiert einen tiefen Einschnitt in der Geschichte Israels. Joseph Croitoru erklärt konzise, wie die Hamas seit 2007 ihre islamistische Herrschaft im Gazastreifen etabliert hat und welche Organisationen und Staaten ihren Terror gegen Israel unterstützen. Sein Augen... Read more

Bitcoin or Death

By: Matt Haslem

Narrated by: Stephanie Murphy

Length: 3 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Bitcoin or Death… it’s a question we all face.A question that’s hurtled towards us, faster than comfort allowed.Trapped in a cycle of endless wars, sky-high inflation, wealth erosion, and environmental destruction; humanity has become oblivious to the slow decay of its currency. But as darkness creeps in, a choice emerges between two diverging... Read more

The Wild Wild West

By: Tudamoon

Narrated by: Tyler Nissen

Length: 3 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

In the groundbreaking book "The Wild Wild West," author Tudamoon embarks on a daring journey, drawing striking parallels between the untamed era of the American Wild West and the uncharted territories of today's Web3 world. This riveting narrative offers a unique perspective on the digital revolution, blending history, technology, and true-life... Read more

Best Things First

By: Bjorn Lomborg

Narrated by: Pete Ferrand

Length: 7 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Selected as one of the Best Books of 2023 by The Economist.
In this urgent, thought-provoking book, Bjorn Lomborg presents the 12 most efficient solutions for the world's poorest and our global SDG promises. • If you want to make the world better, Best Things First is the book to read.
World leaders have promised everything to everyone. But they... Read more

COPOUT

By: Nick Breeze

Narrated by: Paul Panting

Length: 10 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

‘Wry and passionate first-hand observations from the global climate negotiations – essential for capturing the spirit of this endlessly frustrating struggle’ – Bill McKibbenMost people tend to turn away, perhaps understandably, from the key existential issue of the day: climate change or, some would say more accurately, climate collapse. Nick... Read more

Sagittarius Rising

By: Cecil Lewis

Narrated by: John Telfer

Length: 10 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Sent to France with the Royal Flying Corps at just 17, and later a member of the famous 56 Squadron, Cecil Lewis was an illustrious and passionate fighter pilot of the First World War, described by Bernard Shaw in 1935 as 'a thinker, a master of words, and a bit of a poet'. In this vivid and spirited account the author evocatively sets his love... Read more

No Apologies

By: Katherine Brodsky

Narrated by: Katherine Brodsky

Length: 6 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

We as a society are self-censoring at record rates. Say the wrong thing at the wrong moment to the wrong person and the consequences can be dire. Think that everyone should be treated equally regardless of race? You're a racist who needs to be kicked out of the online forum that you started. Believe there are biological differences between men... Read more

How Tyrants Fall

By: Marcel Dirsus

Narrated by: Richard Burnip

Length: 8 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2024

'Thought-provoking' THE ECONOMIST

'Compelling' FINANCIAL TIMES

'Entertaining' DAILY TELEGRAPH

'Gripping . . . essential and captivating' BRADLEY HOPE

'A sparkling read full of original observations and captivating insights' KATJA HOYER

'Utterly compelling . . . jaw-dropping' BRIAN KLAAS

Strongmen are rising. Democracies... Read more

Forging Queer Leaders

By: Bree Fram & Elizabeth Cavallaro

Narrated by: Bree Fram, George Weightman, Liz Cavallaro & Sa...

Length: 8 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

LGBTQ+ individuals disproportionately encounter bias, adversity, stigma, and marginalization throughout their lives. It's an enormous obstacle - but also prepares them for leadership in a fast-moving, volatile, uncertain, complex, and adaptive working world.
The book explores the unique and inspiring developmental experiences of LGBTQ+ leaders,... 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