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The emancipatory and cosmopolitan case for radical social, political, and economic liberalism. Hosted by Aaron Ross Powell.

The Biloxi Crowns need a place away from the coast to produce drugs. The Dixie mafia owns the sites and the political influence the Crowns need. A raid on the county’s first meth lab kills a deputy and reveals this sinister alliance. It also prompts Hector’s family to coerce him back into the criminal underworld. Meanwhile, a crooked politician uses the botched raid as an excuse to hamstring the sheriff’s department.

This podcast is about changing your mindset - when we can find new ways of seeing things, the field of possibilities then becomes wide open to us, we become empowered to affect change and take back control within our lives. We can start to see a bigger picture for ourselves, the world around us, and the potential for humanity, a potential that starts with us as individuals.

This podcast will draw and unite people from different walks of life by highlighting the similarities in the sum total of our life experiences as opposed to pointing out the glaring differences that often separate us.

Welcome to "Iceman and Coach"—your "Sports 101" guide to everything happening on and off the field. Join hosts Matt "Iceman" Frates and Brad "Coach" Powell as they break down the biggest stories in sports. This show is for everyone, from die-hard enthusiasts to casual fans seeking to deepen their understanding of the games they love. Every week, we explore the nuances of sports in a way that’s engaging and accessible, making complex topics relatable and fun. Dive into our community where we celebrate the spirit of sports and learn together. Here, every voice matters, and we’re all part ...

“Music, Musings and Memories" with the Classical Guitar. Your host (Aaron Powell) gives background on the Artists/Composer(s) from his LP collection. Listeners will hear commentary on the performers, and composers before listening to side one. Aaron will share remarks, anecdotes and asides relating to his personal experiences as a musician. Then we flip over to side two and enjoy the rest of the music. Aaron lives in Des Moines with his wife and two daughters, maintains an active performance schedule, has a thriving guitar studio, and does his best to balance musicianship with family life. ...

My name is Anita Powell. I'm a 50-year-old black female born in the UK I am suffering from the symptoms of perimenopause. A few years ago, I noticed that my body was responding different to how it used to be. Conversations with my peers and they too were noticing changes. I felt my overall health was deteriorating. As a 40 something year old woman I never really explored the topic of my health; I just lived it but not optimised on my health. After research I realised that I need to rethink my behaviour and take care of me. Within the podcast I will be discussing the Menopause, ...

This short and powerfully courageous book explores the depths of loss felt when abandonment takes the place of a dad's love. Moving yet clearly optimistic and helpful. This audiobook is a must-hear if you or someone you know struggles with making peace with fatherlessness.

I can now say I am strong, because I have recovered. I am better for the obstacles. I am stronger from the pain, and I am richer for the wisdom. I now know that real strength is quiet and peaceful. I now know that strong people don't have to fight. They can just stand and look to a power that is greater than them.

Im Mittelpunkt des zweiten Bandes von Anthony Powells Romanzyklus "Ein Tanz zur Musik der Zeit" steht das gesellschaftliche Leben von Nicholas Jenkins und seinen Freunden. Nick arbeitet nach Abschluss seines Studiums als Lektor in einem Verlag für Kunstbücher in London. Wichtiger als das Berufsleben sind jedoch die Abendessen, Bälle und Partys, bei denen er seinen Freunden aus Schulzeiten wieder begegnet und neue Bekanntschaften schließt. Amouröse Verwicklungen sind dabei natürlich vorprogrammiert.

A hot-tempered spitfire and a sexy, arrogant man - put them together and sparks fly! After her first embarrassing encounter Summer Jones vows to stay away from suave record producer Lance Munroe. But then she ends up working for the man. Her quick temper and sharp tongue keep landing her in hot water with him but no matter how hard she tries she can't deny her growing attraction for him. Then they go on a business trip to Jamaica - and that's when her world is turned upside down...

In spring, summer, and even autumn, there are young rabbits everywhere. They are munching at the grass as we drive by, sitting on the verges and in the fields. But in winter, they disappear. Where do they go? This story will tell you, and much, much more....

The galaxy is at war and Jake Cutler is at the heart of it. With his friends and allies captured, it's up to teenage space pirate, Jake, to go into battle and take down the corrupt Interstellar Government once and for all. But in order to win this battle, Jake must find his father and confront secrets from his own past.

After Charley dies in her office chair, how is it that she finds herself propelled into the mysterious world of Avalon? Upon encountering an essence, which insists is her daughter, the one she knows she left behind, insanity battles with fear inside her mind.

Im vierten Band des Romanzyklus "Ein Tanz zur Musik der Zeit" folgt ein gesellschaftliches Ereignis aufs nächste. Der Erzähler Nick Jenkins und seine Freunde haben erste Karierreschritte gemacht, erste Liebschaften hinter sich gebracht. Auf einem Fest der titelgebenden Lady Molly Jeavons lernt Jenkins die Tolland Familie kennen und trifft schließlich seine zukünftige Ehefrau Isobel Tolland. Auch Widmerpool verfängt sich in amourösen Verstrickungen, er plant ein romantisches Wochenende mit seiner Verlobten und bittet Jenkins um Rat.

Im dritten Band "Die Welt des Wechsels" von Anthony Powells insgesamt zwölfbändigem Romanzyklus "Eine Frage der Erziehung" schreitet das Leben von Erzähler Nicholas Jenkins und seinen Freunden voran: Karriereleitern werden erklommen, Ehen geschieden und Freunde verabschiedet. Es geht um geheimnisvolle spiritistische Sitzungen, Dinnerpartys, Betrug und Rivalitäten. Und auch alte Liebschaften flammen wieder auf... Im dritten Band "Die Welt des Wechsels" schreitet das Leben von Erzähler Nicholas Jenkins und seinen Freunden voran: Karriereleitern werden erklommen, Ehen geschieden und Freunde verabschiedet.

Chase Oliver spent his life supporting his baby sister Michele after losing his parents in a tragic accident, to the exclusion of all else. However, despite his wild ways and his years in the military service, he just can't forget his attraction to his little sister's best friend, Morgan.

The Martians were on the rampage all across Queen Victoria's Britain. Nothing man possessed could stop them. But then the huge fighting machines began to slow down and lumber to a halt. One by one, the Martians inside the giant machines began to die. Soon there were just scattered and failing remnants of the once-mighty tripods wandering here and there among the derelict monuments. Even the red weed was dying as Mother Earth began to reclaim her own. The human survivors became emboldened, and they emerged from the hiding places intent on fighting back.

Millions of honest, hardworking Americans invest in pension funds hoping to survive comfortably in retirement. Dishonest managers swoop down like vampires and suck these funds dry. They use this money to support their own lavish lifestyles or salt it away in hidden accounts to use at their leisure leaving their clients destitute. If caught, these criminals serve minimum sentences in country club prisons and, on release, live in luxury on their ill-gotten gains.

While retrieving their treasure cache, Jean and Pierre Lafitte enter a mysterious fog on the Mississippi. Frightened by the fog, their cook, a student of Marie Laveau, invokes a chant which moves the ship and its crew to the 21st century. They discover the time shift when they seize a tug headed up stream.