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I Alone Can Fix It
- Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year
- De: Carol Leonnig, Philip Rucker
- Narrado por: January LaVoy, Carol Leonnig, Philip Rucker
- Duración: 19 h y 24 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 5,929
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 5,046
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 5,003
The true story of what took place in Donald Trump’s White House during a disastrous 2020 has never before been told in full. What was really going on around the president, as the government failed to contain the coronavirus and over half a million Americans perished? Who was influencing Trump after he refused to concede an election he had clearly lost and spread lies about election fraud? To answer these questions, Phil Rucker and Carol Leonnig reveal a dysfunctional and bumbling presidency’s inner workings in unprecedented, stunning detail.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The Facts are There
- De Thomas E. Jones en 07-23-21
- I Alone Can Fix It
- Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year
- De: Carol Leonnig, Philip Rucker
- Narrado por: January LaVoy, Carol Leonnig, Philip Rucker
What a story!
Revisado: 02-03-23
Great reporting. Great narration. Painful topic. Goodbye, Trump! Thank God you're gone. Good riddance.
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Money from Nothing
- Or, Why We Should Stop Worrying About Debt and Learn to Love the Federal Reserve
- De: Aaron James, Robert Hockett
- Narrado por: Tristan Morris
- Duración: 11 h y 5 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 16
When the government decides to spend money, it simply creates the necessary funds for itself - as if out of thin air. That's how we pay for interstate highways, post offices, wars, social services, and economic stimulus packages. If it's that easy to make money...can't we all get more of it? Absolutely. And we should. So argue financial regulation expert Robert Hockett and best-selling philosopher Aaron James in this eye-opening, irreverent, and inspiring exploration of what the dollar really is. And better still, they show how we can build an economy that works for everybody.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Perspective
- De Steve en 03-16-22
- Money from Nothing
- Or, Why We Should Stop Worrying About Debt and Learn to Love the Federal Reserve
- De: Aaron James, Robert Hockett
- Narrado por: Tristan Morris
Deep thinking on the true meaning of money
Revisado: 01-30-21
Having just listened to Stephanie Kelton's "Deficit Myth". I was ready for a book like this and greatly enjoyed it.
At first, I wondered about this particular combination of authors: A financial guy paired up with a philosopher? Quickly, however, I realized the numerous benefits of getting both to probe the true meaning and mechanics of currency.
On the downside, I was puzzled by their choice of the narrator, whose delivery style did not seem particularly well-suited for a topic of this sort. But that's just my take on the performance. De gustibus non est disputandum.
In any event, if you're a fan of MMT and are looking for your next read, "Money From Nothing" will give you plenty to chew on.
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The System
- Who Rigged It, How We Fix It
- De: Robert B. Reich
- Narrado por: Robert B. Reich
- Duración: 6 h y 7 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,094
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 932
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 918
Millions of Americans have lost confidence in our political and economic system. After years of stagnant wages, volatile job markets, and an unwillingness by those in power to deal with profound threats such as climate change, there is a mounting sense that the system is fixed, serving only those select few with enough money to secure a controlling stake. With the characteristic clarity and passion that has made him a central civil voice, Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have interacted to install an elite oligarchy, eviscerate the middle class, and undermine democracy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Turn Off Your TV. Wake Up and Listen Now!
- De Benchmark en 03-25-20
- The System
- Who Rigged It, How We Fix It
- De: Robert B. Reich
- Narrado por: Robert B. Reich
Loved it, but...
Revisado: 05-06-20
Great analysis and performance, as per usual.
I was hoping for a little more discussion of what the average person could do, other than being a proactive citizen. But hey, I'm a Reich-head, so I'll give him a pass.
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The Accidental President
- Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World
- De: A. J. Baime
- Narrado por: Tony Messano
- Duración: 14 h y 21 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,312
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,006
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,998
The dramatic, pulse-pounding story of Harry Truman's first four months in office, when this unlikely president had to take on Germany, Japan, Stalin, and the atomic bomb, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exceptional
- De Jean en 11-14-17
- The Accidental President
- Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World
- De: A. J. Baime
- Narrado por: Tony Messano
A fascinating story
Revisado: 04-27-20
Really enjoyed this book. Truman's journey was amazing, and the country was lucky to have him as a leader. The author described the situation very well, and the narrator brought it all home with his excellent reading.
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Mastering the Grain Markets
- How Profits Are Really Made
- De: Elaine Kub
- Narrado por: Elaine Kub
- Duración: 11 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 55
Elaine Kub uses her talents for rigorous analysis and clear, approachable communication to offer this 360-degree look at all aspects of grain trading. From the seasonal patterns of modern grain production, to grain futures' utility as an investment asset, to the basic trading practices of the grain industry's most successful companies, Mastering The Grain Markets unveils something for everyone.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An all-time favorite: so much is here
- De Philo en 12-29-13
- Mastering the Grain Markets
- How Profits Are Really Made
- De: Elaine Kub
- Narrado por: Elaine Kub
An outstanding book on the grain markets
Revisado: 10-25-17
This book is terrific overview of a complex subject. In addition to being comprehensive, it goes into great detail on all major aspects of grain trading.
Will reading or listening to it make you a "Master"? No, because it's just a book (or audiobook), and that's not a substitute for years of experience in the grain markets. Nevertheless, you will have to know and understand all the material covered here if you eventually hope to achieve mastery.
Elaine Kub is truly one of the best teachers you could find if you seek deep insight into the markets for corn, wheat, and beans. She writes very clearly, and her narration is superb. I agree with a previous reviewer: Her mid-western accent is an extra bonus; it subtly underscores my impression that she knows whereof she speaks.
I especially liked the short farm stories that intersperse all the technical detail. The author uses these scenarios to remind us that agriculture occurs in a very human context, and is more than just a huge complex of numbers.
All in all, this is a great buy if you want to get involved with grain trading. I listened to the book during my walks, and now understand a lot more of why the markets operate the way they do.
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