In this episode, meet actor and Goodwill Ambassador Ger Duany, author of Walk Toward the Rising Sun, advocate and activist Erin Brokovich, author of Superman’s Not Coming, and journalist Matthew Yglesias, author of One Billion Americans.
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Sudan, 1980s: Ger Duany knew what he wanted out of life—make his family proud, play with his brothers and sisters, and become a soldier for his people when he’s old enough. Then his village was attacked by the North Sudanese military, and everything changed. Listen to Ger’s memoir of seeking refuge in America and finding unexpected success, while at the same time battling the effects of PTSD and enduring a new kind of racism.
From environmental activist, renowned crusader, champion fighter, maverick—an audiobook that looks at our present water crisis and shows us how we can each take action to make changes in our cities, towns, and villages, before it is too late.
“Riveting…Superman’s Not Coming will resonate strongly with anyone concerned about this important topic.”—Booklist, starred review
Vox founder Yglesias makes the case for massive population growth. In One Billion Americans, he explores the idea that achieving the shared goals of supporting parents and children, welcoming immigrants and their contributions, and exploring creative policies, can all best be done with more people.
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