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The Underdogs tells the story of Karen Shirk, felled at age 24 by a neuromuscular disease and facing life as a ventilator-dependent, immobile patient, who was turned down by every service dog agency in the country because she was "too disabled". Her nurse encouraged her to tone down the suicidal thoughts, find a puppy, and raise her own service dog. Karen did this, and Ben, a German shepherd, dragged her back into life.

The Marine Corps has always considered itself a breed apart. Since 1775, America's smallest armed service has been suspicious of outsiders and deeply loyal to its traditions. Marines believe in nothing more strongly than the Corps' uniqueness and superiority, and this undying faith in its own exceptionalism is what has made the Marines one of the sharpest, swiftest tools of American military power. Along with unapologetic self-promotion, a strong sense of identity has enabled the Corps to exert a powerful influence on American politics and culture.

Underdog Sports Podcast | Legendary Upsets & Cinderella Stories in Sports HistoryDiscover the greatest underdog victories in sports history with Underdog Sports! From March Madness Cinderella runs to shocking upsets on the biggest stages, we bring you inspiring stories of resilience, grit, and triumph. Listen now and relive the moments that proved anything is possible!

The Underdog in American Politics is an original analysis of how the underdog concept applies to the Democratic Party and American politics and culture. In particular, it analyzes how the power of the underdog has shaped, and reflected, the politics of Democrats running for president. From Thomas Jefferson to Barack Obama, the author uses biography, ideology, campaign strategy, and public policies to depict the many different points of contact between Democrats and underdogs. The core values of equality, fairness and non-discrimination are analyzed.

Buster Douglas vs. Mike Tyson: The Greatest Upset in Boxing HistoryRelive the biggest shock in boxing history—Buster Douglas’s stunning knockout of Mike Tyson on February 11, 1990. As a 42-to-1 underdog, Douglas defied all odds in Tokyo, ending Tyson’s reign and proving that anything is possible in the ring.

In his first book, American Underdog, David Brat examines how we brought down the status quo by tapping in to moral and economic lessons as old as our civilization and discusses how Washington can learn from history instead of ignoring it. A fighter for children, he illuminates how our current fiscal policies are selling their future and outlines new ways to move forward with a conservative agenda that provides fairer treatment for all.

Go inside the most expensive, most talked-about political race of 2018: the U.S. Senate contest between Congressman Beto O’Rourke and Senator Ted Cruz. For a generation, Texas has been America’s ultimate red state. No Democrat has won statewide office here since 1994. Will this be the race where everything changes? Or will Beto-mania turn out to be just another fantasy? For the next month, Texas Monthly, chronicler of life in contemporary Texas since 1974, and Pineapple Street Media, creator of Missing Richard Simmons, will be traveling around the state of Texas, reporting in real time. We...

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The Underdog Jets Podcast with Wayne Chrebet and Robby Sabo hits on all things New York Jets, past and present. Jets legend Wayne Chrebet and Jets X-Factor's Robby Sabo take a deep dive into today's new-look Jets with Zach Wilson, Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas, while also reminiscing about the Jets of old, especially that of the 1990s and 2000s.

Entertaining and inspiring stories about those who beat the odds. Hosted by Adam Merino, C.J. Westra, and Davyn Wright. #aCase4theUnderdogs Connect with us! - https://linqapp.com/aCase4theUnderdogs

Step into the octagon with Greg and Mike Crone as they discuss the biggest cards, latest news, and most interesting stories in the world of the UFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone have been good friends for more than a decade, but they never agree on anything. On You're Wrong... And Here's Why, Chris and Greg will argue about some of the biggest stories in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Underdogma is a new "idea book" that shows how our love/hate relationship with power - and those who have power - shape how we look at the world. For many people, those who have less power (underdogs) can do no wrong, even when we do wrong, and those who have more power can do no right - even when they do right. Michael Prell gave this belief system a name - Underdogma - and he reveals how Underdogma is affecting your life right now - and how it threatens America's superpower status.