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The explosive tale of the unraveling of an American president. For six years, Ronald Reagan seemed invincible. But behind the glowing image of success was an administration courting disaster. In this spellbinding book, two top Washington reporters trace the origins of the Iran-Contra affair and the unraveling of the Reagan presidency, taking us deep inside a white house that cared more for stagecraft than statecraft and that mistook a landslide reelection for an unlimited mandate.

Charged with racial, sexual, and political overtones, the confirmation of Clarence Thomas as a Supreme Court justice was one of the most divisive spectacles the country has ever seen. Anita Hill's accusation of sexual harassment by Thomas, and the attacks on her that were part of his high-placed supporters rebuttal, both shocked the nation and split it into two camps. In this brilliant, often shocking book, Jane Mayer and Jill Abramson, two of the nation's top investigative journalists, examine all aspects of this controversial case.

Alexis and Elliott take a closer look at the man many consider to be one of the country's worst presidents, #29 — Warren G. Harding. They talk with The New Yorker writer Jane Mayer, former Nixon counsel John Dean, and enlist the help of comedian Paula Poundstone, Radiolab's Robert Krulwich, and others, to bring Harding's raunchiest scandal to life.

In the days following September 11, the most powerful people in the country were panic-stricken. The decisions about how to combat terrorists and strengthen national security were made in a state of utter chaos and fear, but the key players, Vice President Dick Cheney and his powerful, secretive...

Why is America living in an age of profound economic inequality? Why, despite the desperate need to address climate change, have even modest environmental efforts been defeated again and again? Why have protections for employees been decimated? Why do hedge-fund billionaires pay a far lower tax...

It can be daunting to create and maintain a steady, happy existence at any time, let alone when faced with the overwhelming responsibilities of caregiving. It can be done, however, with consistent effort, a commitment to oneself, and a bit of practice. This offering explores a strategy that is multi-dimensional as it peels back the layers uncovering the fact that we are more than just the physical body and as such we require attention and nurturing in the energetic, mental/emotional and spiritual bodies as well.

Helping Mom is the first book in the Accidental Caregiver series and is narrated by the author herself. The book relates the author's personal experience of taking on the responsibility of becoming the primary caregiver of her mother at home in her aging years. This short listen is filled with insight into the realities of caregiving from the daily logistics to the emotional impact on both parties. The book gives an honest account of what the listener may expect to face in their own choice to become a caregiver as well as offers tips and strategies to navigate a loving experience.