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In the six months before Adolf Hitler seized power, the Nazi leader teetered between triumph and ruin. His party was losing supporters and facing financial collapse. Hitler was considered a failure and a political joke. Yet somehow, in a few brief weeks, he became chancellor of Germany. Weeks later, Germany was no longer a democracy. Timothy Ryback, author of Takeover: Hitler’s Final Rise to Power joins us on "The Source."
In the six months before Adolf Hitler seized power, the Nazi leader teetered between triumph and ruin. His party was losing supporters and facing financial collapse. Hitler was considered a failure and a political joke. Yet somehow, in a few brief weeks, he became chancellor of Germany. Weeks later, Germany was no longer a democracy. Timothy Ryback, author of Takeover: Hitler’s Final Rise to Power joins us on "The Source."
New generations of Americans are taking to the street in protest, demanding change and accountability. And they are discovering what protestors of the 1960s and '70s found out— protesting is hard, frustrating and requires sacrifice. But protest songs can help. Songs demanding freedom and justice go back generations and are also being invented today. We hear from Stephen Stacks about his new book The Resounding Revolution: Freedom Song After 1968.…
There are certain genres of movies—like the western or the horror film— where you know what to expect. But what about the movies about journalism? This is the film where a reporter takes on the corrupt establishment and risks all to bring the truth to the people. We take a look at some of the greatest journalism movies in cinema and explore what they say about press freedom in America.…
Texas history is more than just history. It’s filled with myth— and amnesia—that provides a permission structure which fuels conservative politics. It also has a powerful influence on the nation as a whole. In his book Texas: An American History, Benjamin Heber Johnson shines new light on Texas history—while seeking to balance the dark chapters of Texas history and not letting them overshadow the achievements of the lone star state.…
As mass deportations are underway and the Trump administration is shutting down legal asylum applications, there are those in our community who have decided to reject the cruelty and recognize the humanity of the migrant. The members of the San Antonio Interfaith Welcome Coalition tell their stories of supporting asylum seekers. We hear how San Antonio is still a city of compassion— even today.…
“Hold the onions.” That's a common request while ordering a meal. But why? What are we missing out on? The humble onion is frequently overlooked and undervalued, but what is even more rich and powerful than its flavor are its stories. We will peel back the delicious layer of the onion and celebrate the cebolla.…
The increasing accessibility of explicit sexual content, especially via the internet, is raising concerns about the harm of pornography. Twenty percent of American men report porn is negatively impacting their lives. Maria Ahlin is a Swedish activist, author, and speaker dedicated to addressing the complex issues surrounding pornography consumption and its societal impacts.…
Award-winning journalist Katherine Stewart talks about her new book: MONEY, LIES, AND GOD: Inside the Movement to Destroy American. She says we are witnessing an anti-democratic political movement in the U.S. take over the nation and dismantle it piece by piece. Huge concentrations of wealth are destabilizing the political system. There is the spread of weaponized disinformation, and using Christian Nationalism to mutate America. But it can be defeated.…
Imagine an America where health care is a right, climate change is being addressed, and social inequity is solved. These problems seem intractable in the United States, but other nations have found solutions that are working. The new book Another World Is Possible examines innovative programs that address public health, social services, climate change, housing, education, addiction, and more.…
Setting goals is a proven way to level up in life—whether in your career or in your personal life. Understanding how to achieve milestones is a way to transform. And there is a science to making those goals stick with a step-by-step approach to turn your dreams into a reality. Caroline Adams Miller is the author of Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life.…
There’s a measles outbreak in a West Texas county with one of the lowest childhood vaccination rates in the country. In other parts of the state, the flu is spreading like wildfire, causing mass absenteeism in schools. COVID numbers are also flaring up. And the rate of TB infections is also climbing higher. And it’s unclear what to expect from bird flu. We’re going to get the latest on the spread of infectious diseases and if we are ready.…
For three decades, renowned scientist Neil Shubin has been exploring the ice of the Artic and Antarctic looking for clues to how humans evolved, life survived and what future the changing planet might hold. His new book is Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos and our Future."…
As the world’s population grows, the planet warms, resources dwindle and nations' leaders flex, land is poised to change hands at an increasing rate. Micheal Albertus, author of Land Power, warns that it's time to prepare for a coming global land reshuffle.
From pro wrestling and Beanie Babies to Insane Clown Posse and Jerry Springer, author Ross Benes looks at the explosion of low culture in the mass media in the late ’90s. His book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today.…
President Trump signed an executive order ending the Biden EV mandate—but there never was a Biden EV mandate—there was support for helping switch to cleaner, cheaper and more reliable electric vehicles. Today the EV tax credits are still available. Is it too late for Trump to stop the transition to EVs? Wall Street Journal automotive reporter Mike Colias, author of the new book InEVitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles, says EVs are upending the auto industry, transforming economies, and even reshaping the roles vehicles play in our lives.…
Poverty is big business in America. The federal government spends about $900 billion a year on programs that impact poor Americans, including antipoverty programs like Medicaid, affordable housing and subsidies. There is a vast web of entrenched companies that profit from regulating the lives of the poor with business models that depend on exploiting low-income Americans. The new book Poverty for Profit explains.…
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