Politics & Economy audiobooks

The Fundamentals of Community Organizing

By: George Goehl

Narrated by: George Goehl

Length: 47 minutes

Abridged: No

The Fundamentals of Community Organizing is George Goehl’s bedrock principles of organizing — the modern organizer’s bible, much as Shel Trapp’s Basics of Organizing was for George 30 years ago. Use these fundamentals to hone your craft and become a more effective organizer. The book is available for sale on fundamentalsoforganizing.org, and... Read more

Trump's Indictment

By: Mark Jackson

Narrated by: Will Stauff

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

In our shared pursuit for a better America, recent events have sparked diverse perspectives. While some celebrated Trump's indictment, others questioned its alignment with democratic principles.
The timing of the indictment raised eyebrows, prompting reflections on fairness and equality before the law. "The Unprecedented Indictment of Donald J.... Read more

Cómo salvar el planeta

By: Yeismar González

Narrated by: Yeismar González

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

En un mundo cada vez más amenazado por el cambio climático y la degradación ambiental, es imperativo que tomemos acciones concretas para salvar nuestro planeta. Pero, ¿cómo podemos hacerlo de manera sencilla y efectiva en nuestra vida diaria? El audiolibro "Cómo salvar el planeta: Estrategias sencillas para una vida más sostenible" es la... Read more

Principles of economics

By: Carl Menger

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

"Principles of Economics" by Carl Menger is a seminal work in the field of economics, laying the foundation for the Austrian School of Economics. First published in 1871, Menger's book revolutionized economic thought by emphasizing the subjective nature of economic value and the role of individual preferences in determining prices. Menger's... 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

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

Thomas Paine Collection

By: Thomas Paine

Narrated by: John York

Length: 17 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Witness the compelling and fascinating works of the man who inspired the American revolution.Renowned for his political genius, philosophical wisdom, and artful prose, Thomas Paine is a legendary figure in American history whose legacy has shaped the course of the United States as we know it. His influential works became best sellers in their... Read more

The Quizmaster

By: Jay Flynn

Narrated by: Jay Flynn

Length: 7 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF QUIZZING SENSATION JAY FLYNN: NOW A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER!

Readers have been LOVING The Quizmaster:
'I read this in one sitting . . . I cried, laughed and hugged my Kindle!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely incredible read. We have followed Jay since the first quiz right up to now and I honestly cannot believe how truly... Read more

El loco

By: Juan Luis González

Narrated by: Miguel Pardo

Length: 8 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

¿Qué pasa si en un país inestable aparece un líder inestable? Este libro quería ser una radiografía de la nueva derecha que hoy tiene como líder a Javier Milei. Pero con el correr de los meses, de las entrevistas, de los encuentros off the record, de seguir facturas, sellos y papeleríos, el trabajo pasó de ser uno de campo con ribetes casi... 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

A Most Extraordinary Ride

By: Marc Garneau

Narrated by: Marc Garneau

Length: 12 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

A captivating and inspiring memoir by Canada's first man in space.

On October 5th, 1984, Marc Garneau made history. Blasting off from the Kennedy Space Center aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle and reaching a speed of 28,000 km/hour, he became the first Canadian to fly to outer space. That monumental achievement, now etched in Canadian history as one... Read more

The Monkey and the Money

By: Kjell A. Nordström

Narrated by: Nicholas Camm

Length: 6 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Apes that exchange things. That is what we are.At some point around two million years ago, we discovered that we could exchange one thing for another. Since then, humans have continued trading and exchanging things throughout economic history. Clever humans also invented capital, which we used to shape our whole economic system. In this... Read more

Soviet Union Spy Operations

By: Roger Holt

Narrated by: Peter Finch

Length: 2 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

The KGB is one of the most well-known abbreviations of the twentieth century, and it has come to represent the shadowy and often violent activities of the Soviet Union's secret police and internal security agencies.  Indeed, it has frequently been used to refer to the Soviet state security agencies throughout its history, from the formation of... Read more

US Presidents 5 Books in 1

By: Joseph Greene

Narrated by: Marty Ravenel

Length: 8 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

US Presidents 5 Books in 1Embark on a riveting journey through the lives and legacies of five of the most pivotal figures in American history with "US Presidents 5 Books in 1: Biographies of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry Truman." This monumental collection offers more than just... Read more

History of Florence and of the affairs of Italy

By: Niccolò Machiavelli

Narrated by: Andrew Jackson

Length: 16 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

"History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a seminal work in the realm of historical writing and political theory. It was written by Machiavelli during the early 16th century and offers a detailed account of the history of Florence and Italy during his lifetime. Machiavelli's work delves into the intricate... Read more

Stories of the Spirit of Justice

By: Jemar Tisby

Narrated by: Jemar Tisby

Length: 5 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Read by the author.New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby collects the true, impactful stories of figures from across history—from the well-known to those often forgotten—who resisted racism and created a legacy of hope and perseverance. Each short biography is paired with an illustration to help inspire young readers to continue to work... Read more

Who Was Shirley Chisholm?

By: Crystal Hubbard & Who HQ

Narrated by: LaNecia Edmonds

Length: 1 hour 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Read all about about the first Black woman to be elected to Congress in this empowering addition to the Who Was? series.

Shirley Chisholm showed interest in politics early on, majoring in sociology at Brooklyn College in New York City. During this time she was awarded for her debate skills, became a champion for inclusion in the Harriet Tubman... Read more

Work, Retire, Repeat

By: Teresa Ghilarducci

Narrated by: Katherine Fenton

Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

This is an audiobook version of this book. A damning portrait of the dire realities of retirement in the United States—and how we can fix it. While the French went on strike in 2023 to protest the increase in the national retirement age, workers in the United States have all but given up on the notion of dignified retirement for all. Instead,... Read more

The Kneeling Man

By: Leta McCollough Seletzky

Narrated by: Leta McCollough Seletzky

Length: 11 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

The intimate and heartbreaking story of a Black undercover police officer who famously kneeled by the assassinated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr—and a daughter’s quest for the truth about her fatherIn the famous photograph of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on the balcony of Memphis’s Lorraine Motel, one man kneeled down beside... Read more

Genesis

By: Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt & Craig Mundie

Narrated by: Byron Wagner

Length: 6 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more dynamic and ubiquitous, it is dramatically empowering people in all walks of life while also giving rise to urgent questions about the future of humanity—a historic challenge whose contours and consequences are revealed by three eminent thinkers in Genesis.

As it absorbs data, gains agency, and... Read more

Las cartas de Colosio (30 aniversario)

By: Rafael Medina Martínez

Narrated by: Bernardo García

Length: 4 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Una mirada al hombre que marcó un antes y un después en la vida política de México, cuyas ideas, a pesar del intento de silenciarlas con su asesinato el 23 de marzo de 1994, aún reverberan en la conciencia del pueblo de México. Esta es la recopilación de la correspondencia entre Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta, una de las figuras más importantes... Read more

Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius

By: Niccolò Machiavelli

Narrated by: Andrew Jackson

Length: 13 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

"Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius" is a seminal work by Niccolò Machiavelli, written in the early 16th century. In this book, Machiavelli offers a detailed analysis of the first ten books of Livy's "History of Rome," providing insights into political theory, governance, and the dynamics of power. Machiavelli examines the rise and... Read more

The United States Constitution Simplified

By: Timothy Harper

Narrated by: Robert G. Slade

Length: 12 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most revered, imitated, and controversial governmental documents in the world, the US Constitution serves as the foundation for the American government and shapes the lives of Americans every day. But how many of us know its history and the impact it has on guiding our ever-evolving nation?

This book provides you with a clear look at... Read more

The Good Fight

By: Harry Garside

Narrated by: Rew Hazzard

Length: 6 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Life is all about triumph and tragedy. You can’t have one without the other – that’s just the contract we’ve signed in return for this short time we have here. Resilience isn’t only about bouncing back. It’s about bouncing back stronger.

In The Good Fight, Harry Garside, Australia’s ballet dancing boxing star, offers a raw  account of his... Read more