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The world is a better place than it used to be. People are healthier, wealthier, and live longer. Yet the escapes from destitution by so many has left gaping inequalities between people and nations. In The Great Escape, Angus Deaton - one of the foremost experts on economic development and on poverty - tells the remarkable story of how, beginning 250 years ago, some parts of the world experienced sustained progress, opening up gaps and setting the stage for today's disproportionately unequal world.

When Truman asked Stalin in 1945 whether Hitler was dead, Stalin replied bluntly, "No." As late as 1952, Eisenhower declared: "We have been unable to unearth one bit of tangible evidence of Hitler's death." What really happened? Simon Dunstan and Gerrard Williams have compiled extensive evidence - some recently declassified - that Hitler actually fled Berlin and took refuge in a remote Nazi enclave in Argentina.

Nury Turkel was born in a ‘re-education’ camp in China at the height of the Cultural Revolution. He spent the first several months of his life in captivity with his mother, who was beaten and starved while pregnant with him, whilst his father served a penal sentence in an agricultural labour camp. Following this traumatic start—and not without a heavy dose of good fortune—he was later able to travel to the US for his undergraduate studies in 1995 and was granted asylum in the country in 1998 where, as a lawyer, he is now a tireless activist for the plight of his people.

North Korea is an open-air prison from which there is no escape. Only a handful of men and women have succeeded. Jihyun Park is one of these rare survivors. Twice she left the land of the ‘socialist miracle’ to flee famine and dictatorship. By the age of 29, she had already witnessed a lifetime of suffering. Family members had died of starvation; her brother was beaten nearly to death by soldiers. Even smiling and laughing was discouraged.

What does it mean to create, not in "a room of one's own," but in a domestic space? Do children and genius rule each other out? In The Baby on the Fire Escape, Julie Phillips traverses the shifting terrain where motherhood and creativity converge. With fierce empathy and vivid prose, Phillips evokes the intimate struggles of brilliant artists and writers, including Doris Lessing, Ursula K. Le Guin, Audre Lorde, and Alice Neel. A meditation on maternal identity and artistic greatness, Phillips illuminates some of the most pressing conflicts in contemporary women's lives.

Neal Bascomb, a New York Times best-selling author, delivers the spellbinding story of the downed Allied airmen who masterminded the remarkably courageous - and ingenious - breakout from Germany's most devilish POW camp.

Escape is an American radio drama. It was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947 to September 25, 1954. Since the program did not have a regular sponsor like Suspense, it was subjected to frequent schedule shifts and lower production budgets, although Richfield Oil signed on as a sponsor for five months in 1950.

*Escape* was one of the finest adventure anthology series of the Golden Age of Radio. It specialized in high-stakes, suspenseful storytelling, often featuring protagonists in perilous situations—whether lost in the jungle, stranded at sea, or caught in espionage intrigue. Though it never achieved the same level of fame as *Suspense*, *Escape* was beloved by fans who appreciated its gripping narratives and atmospheric production. The show adapted works from authors like Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells, and John Collier, bringing literary adventure to life with top-tier voice acting and sound ...

In late 2006, Saket Soni, a 28-year-old, Indian-born community organizer received an anonymous phone call from an Indian migrant worker inside a Mississippi labor camp. He and 500 other men were living in squalor in Gulf Coast “man camps,” surrounded by barbed wire, watched by armed guards, crammed into cold trailers with putrid portable toilets, forced to eat moldy bread and frozen rice. Worse, lured by the promise of good work and green cards, the men had desperately scraped together up to $20,000 each to apply for this “opportunity”.

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Covering: Coercive Control | Domestic Violence | Childhood Trauma | Childhood Abuse | Healing after Abuse | Healing after Trauma | PTSD | C-PTSD | Trauma Recovery | Emotional and Psychological AbuseWelcome to Escape the Paradox, where I expose the hidden reality of coercive control and domestic violence including psychological, emotional and physical abuse. I’m Helena, a survivor of childhood abuse. I'm a mental health nursing student and advocate, here to support you in breaking free from the confusion, fear, and isolation that abuse creates. Home should be the safest place, but for many...

Step into the hidden vibrations of New York City with Escape to New York, a podcast that lets the city speak for itself. Each episode is a raw field recording unveiling the enigmatic layers of life in Gotham—from the subterranean whispers of subway tunnels to the fleeting melodies of street performers and the hushed murmurs of parks at dawn. No narration, no context—just the untamed sounds of a city that never sleeps. Let the echoes guide you through New York’s secrets, one sound at a time.

Radio Nova’s Great Escapes podcast with Dee Woods and travel expert Ed Finn discusses all the exciting options to Visit Cleveland, Ohio in this weekly podcast.

The Escape Artist Mixtape podcast is the soundtrack to the “art of survival” in an ever-changing apocalyptic world. Li Sumpter, host and self-proclaimed escape artist, invites a stellar line-up of friends and fellow artists on an epic journey through the stuff science-fiction is made of. Homeworld/Otherworlds is the theme of this 6-episode pilot season exploring the alternate realms and outer limits of everyday reality through the lens of art, pop culture, and Afrofuturism. This podcast amplifies the universal language of music through a co-curated playlist spanning genres from afrobeat to...

Hop on our enchanted escape pod! Join two Disney-loving adventurers as we talk trip planning, park updates, fun facts, and more! Just a husband and wife who love the parks and love to talk about the magic! Follow our adventures on Instagram @enchanted.escapepod

A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things! (Just tune in…you’ll understand.)Co-hosted by Charity Doyle and Karabeth Borresen --The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize through the lens of lived experience.

Want to listen to random dudes talk about sex and relationships with some weird crazy news? This is the podcast for you. Stay up-to-date on the most bizarre, funny, stories on the internet. Listener Discretion is Advised.

This is our first podcast, please have fun listening and give feedback :) And don't forget to "Escape life for a little while".

Perched on the fire escape in the Bronx in the 1980s, Iris V. Fernandez and her daughter, Taina Carrero, were dreaming beyond their surroundings. That fire escape was more than just metal frames; they were places of reflection, resilience, and hope—symbols of survival in a neighborhood that tested them daily. Today, Iris, a retired nurse turned published author/ consultant, and Taina, an award-winning Realtor, international investor, and small business owner, return to those roots to share their story with the world through From the Fire Escape Podcast

Have you ever returned home from an amazing tropical vacation or dreamed of escaping to an exotic island and wished you could capture that same intoxicating vibe right in your own home? Welcome to Tropical Escapes At Home where Tom from Cerulean Bay takes you on a journey to capture the beauty and relaxation of the tropics and bring them into your everyday life. From discovering authentic tropical artistry to entertaining in true island style, you can discover amazing inspiration and tips for creating your very own tropical escape and lifestyle. It’s all about creating that perfect balance ...