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Here's The Thing with Alec BaldwinFrom the Archives: Lawrence WrightLawrence Wright is an author, screenwriter, playwright, and a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2006 book The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11. Most recently, filmmaker Alex Gibney directed an HBO documentary based on Wright's reporting in Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Unbelief. Much of Wright's work is about how religious belief animates personal action and political conflict. He has documented the Jonestown massacre, explored allegations of Satan worship, profiled brimstone-tinged gospel preachers, and, of course, tracked the histories of al-Qaeda and the Church of Scientolog...
2025-10-1446 min
The Big Beatles and 60s Sort OutBBSO Special Report - Lawrence Wright Music CatalogueThis episode is a mini-documentary made by Paul that was originally featured in episode 54 of the fantastic Winter Of Discontent podcast. That show looks in forensic detail at the Nagra tapes of the Get Back sessions and Paul contributed this research package - all about the Lawrence Wright music catalogue, to the show. It's a ten minute look into the background of why Dick James was so excited to share news of this publishing purchase coup with the boys, as seen in the Get Back documentary. If you enjoy this little snippet, then you'll love Winter of Discontent, so...
2025-07-2912 min
BEYOND THE PLATE WITH CAROLEpisode 7: Food, Architecture, and Frank Lloyd Wright — My Conversation with Steven FreemanI sat down with Steven Freeman, the heart behind Angela’s Pasta & Cheese Shop in Manchester, NH. We talked about everything from homemade pasta to his passion for Frank Lloyd Wright — including his incredible journey visiting Wright homes and preparing meals in their kitchens. It’s a story about food, design, and the joy of meaningful connections.
2025-07-1743 min
The Growth EquationFisheye's Focus: Navigating the Evolving World of Video Marketing with Jacob LawrenceReady to really move the needle with video marketing and build long-term wealth?In this episode of The Growth Equation, I sat down with Jacob Lawrence, founder of Fisheye, a standout video marketing agency based in Newcastle, Australia.We unpack Fisheye’s fascinating journey from a clever name (inspired by a fisheye lens!) to becoming a leader in video marketing. We discuss the rapid evolution of video, including the shift to shorter, more organic content and the demand for faster-to-market media.Jacob shares practical strategies for business owners:Diversifying revenue streams.Investing pr...
2025-06-2032 min
The Reason Interview With Nick GillespieLawrence Wright: America's Misadventures in Wars, Cults, and PanicsToday's guest is the legendary journalist and New Yorker staffer Lawrence Wright. He is the author of Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief; The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda and the Road to 9/11; and The Plague Year: America in the Time of Covid.
Wright talks with Reason's Nick Gillespie about The Human Scale, his new novel set in the war-torn Middle East, and why the Israeli-Palestinian conflict keeps burning even as most of the 20th century's conflicts have cooled. They also go deep on Wright's exposés on the war on terror, satanic panics, and how ou...
2025-05-281h 03
Danny Jones Podcast#302 - Cult Investigator: Satanic Rituals, Scientology & Israel-Palestine | Lawrence WrightWatch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones
Lawrence Wright is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of multiple books including "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief", and "The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11". His newest book "The Human Scale" tells a story of an Israeli cop and a Palestinian-American FBI agent who join forces to solve the murder of an Israeli police chief in the West Bank.
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2025-05-123h 17
WorldNow ™ with Jim FalkA Conversation with Lawrence Wright - The Human ScaleRecorded on May 6, Lawrence Wright discusses "The Human Scale," his recent novel set in the West Bank. Described as a political thriller, the book is much more—as it goes deep into the troubled history of the region and reminds us of the human cost of "scale" of the conflict. During the conversation, Wright talks about how he landed in Cairo with just a few days advance notice, what continues to draw him to the region and his hopes for peace.
2025-05-1059 min
Overheard with Evan SmithLawrence Wright's new novel explores the clashing cultures within Israel and PalestineLawrence Wright joins Overheard once more to discuss his latest novel, The Human Scale, as well as his knack for timely storytelling, and how he hopes fiction can inspire change.
2025-04-2426 min
Books vs. MoviesEp. 46 Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright vs. Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015)Send us a textLawrence Wright's "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief" pulls back the curtain on Scientology's most guarded secrets, revealing a world where science fiction becomes religious doctrine and Hollywood celebrities become powerful pawns in a global organization.The journey begins with Lafayette Ronald Hubbard—a charismatic science fiction writer whose creation of Dianetics evolved into a belief system involving alien spirits called Thetans and promises of supernatural abilities through "going clear." What makes this investigation so compelling is the meticulous research behind every shocking revelation. Wright's book and its do...
2025-04-2427 min
SAM&PAM's Book RadarThe Human Scale: Lawrence Wright's Gripping Thriller in the Heart of the Israeli-Palestinian ConflictDive into the turbulent heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with The Human Scale, the compelling new novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright, set to publish in 2025 available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FIwV9M[Using our affiliate links helps support the content we create]A bomb that nearly brought down a plane ignites a high-stakes thriller where FBI agent Anthony Malik, grappling with amnesia after a devastating injury, finds himself drawn into the complexities of the Holy Land. As Malik tries to reconstruct his fractured memories, he becomes entangled in a web of terrorism...
2025-03-2910 min
Kingdom Cross Roads PodcastRejection Junkies – Dr. Gary LawrencePastor Bob Thibodeau engages listeners in a profound exploration of the hidden addiction to rejection that permeates many lives, often in ways that remain unnoticed. He introduces Dr. Gary Lawrence, an experienced counselor with decades of insight into emotional struggles, who reveals how these subtle patterns of rejection can shape one's decisions, relationships, and faith. They delve into the complexities of emotional pain and the misconceptions surrounding it, challenging common perceptions about personal struggles and healing. Dr. Lawrence shares his journey from his own tumultuous upbringing and the impact of familial relationships on adult life, encouraging listeners to confront...
2025-02-2538 min
I'M A FAN OF#129 Lawrence RosalesAs we near the one year anniversary of Lawrence Rosales' debut comedy special TRENA (available on YouTube), Lawrence was kind enough to stop by and catch up on what's happened over the past year.
2025-01-142h 33
Good DistinctionsEp. 59 - Signs, Symbols, and Saints of Catholic Churches | Fr. Lawrence Lew, OPIn this conversation, Will Wright speaks with Fr. Lawrence Lew, OP about his book 'Entering Heaven on Earth: The Signs, Symbols, and Saints of Catholic Churches,' which explores the signs, symbols, and saints of Catholic churches. They discuss the importance of meditation in the Rosary, the significance of sacred architecture and art, and the role of beauty in worship and liturgy. Father Lew shares his personal journey of faith and the impact of beauty in churches, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of the Scriptures and the theological implications of beauty in the Catholic tradition. In this...
2024-12-3052 min
The Higherside ChatsDan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American JournalismGet the full 2 hour interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps. Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, Spotify, & payment through Paypal. Subscribe via check, cash, money order, or crypto with the information at the bottom of the page. […]
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2024-09-151h 11
Let It In with Guy LawrenceWhat They've HIDDEN from Us! Unveiling the Realms & Wisdom of the Ancients | Darius J. Wright#321 In this podcast episode, Guy talked with Darius J. Wright, who shared insights on these topics including the creation and structure of the universe, realms, and the heavens. The discussion centers on profound spiritual themes such as the awakening of the soul, the nature of reality, and out-of-body experiences (OBE). They discussed the historical and biblical recognition of these constructs. Darius talked about his personal journey, his ability to control OBEs, and the process involved. They delved into concepts like the body's limitations, the role of memories, and accessing deeper layers of existence. Darius also explained the importance of...
2024-09-0352 min
Writers Who Read61: Mr. Texas - Lawrence WrightChelsea Pennington, Whitney Pinion, Mira Landry, and Gary McBride talk about Mr. Texas by Lawrence Wright, which is Writers Who Read book number 61. Discussion slides for this novel and all novels discussed are available at WritersWhoRead.com. More information about Literary Forensics is available here and here.In every episode we analyze and discuss one novel that has been published within the past 18-24 months. We do this because we are writers who read with intent–we read to study content and form and to uncover techniques that we can apply to our own writing.We read li...
2024-08-2544 minWriters Who ReadNext Up: Mr. Texas - Lawrence WrightChelsea Pennington joins Gary, Whitney, and Mira to analyze another recently-published novel on the next episode of Writers Who Read. Next up: Mr. Texas by Lawrence Wright.What could be a juicier target to lampoon than the Texas statehouse? Power hungry pols, feasting on their Good Old Boy network, lick their chops when an actual working rancher, Sonny Lamb, joins their ranks. Blessed with equal parts idealism and naivete, Sonny is the creation of reporter cum author Lawrence Wright, who certainly knows his way around Texas politics. Come for the yuks, but leave with Wright's astute...
2024-08-1802 min
Spill It UKInclusion - with Lawrence HowardThis week I catch up with returning guest Lawrence!
Lawrence was a brilliant guest in season one of the show and so educational around sports inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community.
We talked about LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, including the current conflicts about transgender players being allowed to participate in the correct gender.
Now Lawrence is back to have a good old catch up with us on how things have been over the last couple of years and what work still needs to be done 4 years after our original conversation back in 2020
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2024-08-171h 04
Stellify PodcastLawrence Wright on Earthly Deceptions, Mandela Effect, and the End of TimeIn this mind-expanding episode of the Stellify Podcast, I chat to researcher Lawrence Wright to delve into the esoteric and the extraordinary. Join us as we explore the concept of divine sparks tricked into existing on Earth, and the profound notion that humanity is not originally from this planet.
We dive deep into the perplexing phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect, examining instances of collective changes within our timelines and reality. Lawrence Wright shares his insights on the merging of universes and timelines, proposing that these shifts are signs of time itself coming to an end. Together, we discuss...
2024-07-291h 51
Cross-Examining HistoryCross-Examining History Episode 72 - Lawrence WrightTalmage Boston holds a live cross-examination style interview of Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize winning author and long time staff writer for The New Yorker magazine.
2024-06-1758 min
Break Phree PodcastMiss Lawrence!!! Miss Lawrence!!!Get ready to sashay into Pride Month. We’re kicking it off with a bang, featuring the iconic Ms.Lawrence! Get ready for an empowering and candid conversation as we dive into LGBTQ+ representation, advocacy, and the journey to self-acceptance . From breaking stereotypes to embracing authenticity, join us as we dish out all things fierce, fabulous, fearless and the beautiful spectrum of identities. Tune in for an episode that promise to educate and open your mind. #BreakPhree #PrideMonth
2024-06-0347 min
One by WillieLawrence Wright on “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die”This week, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright talks about a Willie hit of recent vintage, 2011’s “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die.” That may seem an odd focus song for Larry, a New Yorker staff-writer known for tackling topics like Scientology and the rise of radical Islam, but he’s also a native Texan who’s written whole books on the Texas myth. In that vein, he’s got deep, personal thoughts on how Willie’s most truly subversive move was to wear his hair—in the 70s in Texas!—in long, braided pigtails; the existential quality of watchin...
2024-02-2133 min
The Weekly ReaderTexas Size: "The Madstone" by Elizabeth Crook and "Mr. Texas" by Lawrence WrightTexas is a big land of legends and lore, heroes and villains unlike any other state in the nation. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two Texas-sized tales from The Lone Star State: The Madstone by Elizabeth Crook, and Mr. Texas by Lawrence Wright. All title available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-12-1103 min
Get Lost in a World of Words, Without Ever Opening a Free Audiobook Thanks, AudiobookCienciología: Hollywood y la prisión de la fe - Lawrence WrightEscuche este audio libro completo gratis enhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTítulo: Cienciología: Hollywood y la prisión de la feAutor: Lawrence WrightNarrador: Carlos álvarezFormato: UnabridgedDuración: 18:20:33Idioma: EspañolFecha de publicación: 12-07-2023Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo EditorialCategorías: Religion & Spirituality, Religious StudiesResumen:El Premio Pulitzer Lawrence Wright realiza una extraordinaria investigación sobre la Iglesia de la Cienciología, una de las organizaciones más poderosas y cuestionadas del mundo.
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2023-12-076h 20
The Book CaseLawrence Wright Takes On Texas PoliticsLawrence Wright’s newest novel, Mr. Texas, revolves around Texas politics and how they relate to our national political conversation, and he knows from where he speaks. Not only is he a native Texan, but he has also written one of the definitive NON fiction books about Texas, (God Save Texas). Both books are insightful, prescient, and, this might surprise you, very funny. Mr. Texas is about modern politics, the price of selling your soul, the importance of Texas politics, how to talk to each other, and whether or not one person can make a difference in this world. Our...
2023-11-2337 min
Dedicated with Doug BruntLawrence WrightLawrence Wright: vesper martini (2 1/2 ounces gin, 1 ounce vodka, 1/2 ounce Lillet blondeThe Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist discusses the pivotal role Texas will play in the future of America, suggests Tom Cruise has a moral obligation to speak out against Scientology, reveals his notable hypnosis skills, shares his organization strategies for the hundreds of interviews and secondary sources he uses in research, the appalling treatment he received at a book event, whether religion or politics is a more powerful force in shaping our behaviors, and why some books can still connect with readers decades into the...
2023-10-101h 07
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 551 — Lawrence WrightAs a child, journalist and writer Lawrence Wright cherished his summer visits to the library with his mother when he would load up cardboard boxes with books to devour. His love of reading evolved into a love of writing, and he has since written deeply reported books, novels, plays, and screenplays, as well as working as a staff writer for The New Yorker. Lawrence joined David to talk about the Texas of his childhood and what the current state of Texas portends for America; writing about faith, from Islamic extremism to Scientology; his concerns over political violence; the type...
2023-09-281h 06
Dive Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Mr. Texas by Lawrence WrightPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/145982to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mr. Texas
Author: Lawrence Wright
Narrator: Steven Weber, Lawrence Wright
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
Release date: 09-19-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 107 ratings
Genres: Political
Publisher's Summary:
Sonny Lamb is an affable, if floundering, rancher with the unfortunate habit of becoming a punchline in his Texas hometown. Most recently, to everyone’s headshaking amusement, he bought his own bull at an auction. But when a fire breaks out at a neighbor’s farm, Sonny makes headlines in another way: not waiting for help, he bolts to the farm...
2023-09-1912h 12
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaMr. Texas: A novel by Lawrence WrightPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666344 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mr. Texas: A novel Author: Lawrence Wright Narrator: Lawrence Wright, Steven Weber Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 12 minutes Release date: September 19, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, a hilarious, sharply drawn send-up of local politics • A novel about a dark-horse candidate who risks his personal happiness for a career in the Texas House of Representatives • 'Required reading in these politically turbulent times.”—Susan Orlean, author of On Animals “A rollicking sa...
2023-09-1910 min
I'M A FAN OF#93 Lawrence Rosales InterviewThis episode we bring back a favorite of mine, stand-up comic Lawrence Rosales. Lawrence is an incredible comedian from North Texas with a rich and layered history of ups and downs. We catch up on his comedy career, life after drug addiction, his new podcast and much more. Enjoy! It takes a lot of time, effort, and unfortunately, money to keep this endeavor going. Please consider donating to the show to help ease some of this burden and to support the promotion of comics, musicians and other artists that may appear on the show. Thank you!
2023-08-232h 32
Get Lost in a World of Words, Without Ever Opening a Free Audiobook Thanks, Audiobooktorre elevada: Al-Qaeda y los orígenes del 11-S - Lawrence WrightEscuche este audio libro completo gratis enhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTítulo: torre elevada: Al-Qaeda y los orígenes del 11-SAutor: Lawrence WrightNarrador: Carlos álvarezFormato: UnabridgedDuración: 19:20:57Idioma: EspañolFecha de publicación: 08-03-2023Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo EditorialCategorías: History, Politics, World, Current AffairsResumen:Veinte años después del 11-S, y diez de la muerte de Osama bin Laden, La torre elevada sigue siendo la mejor obra escrito sobre el auge del fundamentalismo islámico, la c...
2023-08-037h 20
Listen to Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics[Spanish] - La torre elevada: Al-Qaeda y los orígenes del 11-S by Lawrence WrightPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/701669 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - La torre elevada: Al-Qaeda y los orígenes del 11-S Author: Lawrence Wright Narrator: Carlos álvarez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 20 minutes Release date: August 3, 2023 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Veinte años después del 11-S, y diez de la muerte de Osama bin Laden, La torre elevada sigue siendo la mejor obra escrito sobre el auge del fundamentalismo islámico, la creación de al-Qaeda y los fallos de los servicios de inteligencia que culminaron en el atentado de las Torres Gemelas. Obra g...
2023-08-0305 min
Nerdery and MurderyEp. 104 - 3 More Albums by The Replacements and Lawrence SingletonSend us a textWelcome to yet another week! In today's episode Zig takes a deep dive three more albums by The Replacements. Meanwhile Geoffrey tells the tale of Lawrence Singleton.Support the show
2023-05-2845 min
Vancouver Commercial Real Estate PodcastVCREP #92 | Making Money in a High Interest Market with Lawrence GreenAs interest rates continue to move upward how can you cash in on this?This week Cory and Melissa welcome Lawrence Green of Spire Development Corporation to discuss what he sees happening in BC's best markets and discusses how you can make money from these high interest rates.Spire Development's enters its 17th year of operations and brings a one-stop shop to developers and commercial real estate owners looking to maximize their property's value through development.Lawrence also discusses his latest venture Spire Pacific Capital and how people can participate on the commercial le...
2023-04-1240 min
The Sarah Lawrence College PodcastLibrary Podcast - EP19 - Danielle WrightThis week host Tim Kail is joined by Access Services Supervisor, Danielle Wright. They talk library policy, job titles, favorite TV shows, disagreement about the revival of Twin Peaks, and then Danielle turns the podcasting tables to discuss Tim's favorite films.
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2022-10-0745 min
Here's The Thing with Alec BaldwinLawrence Wright and Sam Wasson: Two Unique Perspectives on HollywoodEvery other week this fall, we will be airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week features two incredible authors: chronicler of Hollywood legends, Sam Wasson, and the Pulitzer-Prize winning The New Yorker writer, Lawrence Wright. Sam Wasson tackles distinctive creators and seminal moments in Hollywood history, from Blake Edwards and Paul Mazursky, to Audrey Hepburn and the history of improv. Alec loved Sam Wasson’s book, The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood. In this fascinating conversation, Wasson tells the story of the four men behind the 1974 film: producer Robert Evans, screenwriter Robe...
2022-10-041h 08Here's The Thing with Alec BaldwinLawrence Wright and Sam Wasson: Two Unique Perspectives on HollywoodEvery other week this fall, we will be airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week features two incredible authors: chronicler of Hollywood legends, Sam Wasson, and the Pulitzer-Prize winning The New Yorker writer, Lawrence Wright. Sam Wasson tackles distinctive creators and seminal moments in Hollywood history, from Blake Edwards and Paul Mazursky, to Audrey Hepburn and the history of improv. Alec loved Sam Wasson’s book, The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood. In this fascinating conversation, Wasson tells the story of the four men behind the 1974 film: producer Robert Evans, scre...
2022-10-0458 min
Viral Music HubViral Music Hub: Angela WrightOn this episode, I talk to singer songwriter Angela Wright about her newest single Love After First Love! Angela describes how a fate encounter with Air Supply member Graham Russell led to him mentoring her in music and helping her develop some important industry connections. She also talks about her moving from Utah, going to Berklee for a little while, and then moving to Nashville and how it affected her musical journey. We also talk her flamboyant on-stage fashion style, her cat Charlie and much more!
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2022-02-192h 21
Beyond 8 FiguresFighting Climate Change With Finance and Technology Solutions With Alex Wright-Gladstein, SphereHave you been investing in fossil fuels and climate change without realizing it?Alex Wright-Gladstein, Founder, and CEO of Sphere, sits with A.J. Lawrence to discuss how the investment holdings of most people’s 401(k)s support the financing of fossil fuels. They also talk about her journey in climate change and sustainability, transitioning from being CEO of Ayar Labs to starting Sphere, and all the entrepreneurial lessons along the way.Listen to this episode to learn more about climate change, entrepreneurship, and understanding where the finance in yo...
2021-11-1042 min
Q&ALawrence Wright "The Plague Year"Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Looming Tower" and New Yorker staff writer, discusses his latest book "The Plague Year: America in the Time of COVID." He talks about the origins of COVID-19, the response to the outbreak by the Chinese government, and the handling of the pandemic by the Trump administration and CDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-2758 min
Mere Mortals Book ReviewsGoing Clear (Lawrence Wright) - Book ReviewBegone you engrams, let me be the Thetan I was born to be!'Going Clear' by Lawrence Wright is an exposé mixed with the history of Scientology. The first half begins with a bio on the mythical/enigmatic L. Ron Hubbard and his life. The second half is of modern Scientology & its influential figures (such as David Miscavige, Tom Cruise and Paul Haggis). The book explores the beliefs, controversies, internal disputes as well as asking what is a religion? I summarised the book as follows. "I felt it was a fair take on the history an...
2021-09-1416 min
LongformEpisode 455: Lawrence WrightLawrence Wright is an author, screenwriter, playwright, and a staff writer for The New Yorker.”There’s nothing more important about a person than their story. In a way, that’s who we are. And yet, memories fade and people die. So those stories disappear and the job of the journalist is to go out before that happens and accumulate the kinds of stories that are going to help us understand who we are, why we are, where we are right now in time, and try to thread those stories into a coherent narrative. In a way, you gi...
2021-09-0845 min
The Peter Attia DriveLawrence Wright: The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks: reflections on how they happened, and lessons learned and not learnedLawrence Wright is the author of The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 which won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction and was named one of Time's top 100 books of all time. In this episode, released just before the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Lawrence and Peter discuss the book and the lasting impact of that day. Lawrence reflects on his personal experiences on that day and how he was first drawn into reporting on the attacks. Lawrence then discusses in detail the history that led up to 9/11 which is really composed of two parallel stories. The...
2021-09-063h 01
Black On Black | CHUO 89.1 FMBlack Student Forum with Alador Bereketab, Vanessa Wright, and Kyla GibsonOriginally aired May 29, 2021. This interview features youth organizers Alador Bereketab, Vanessa Wright, and Kyla Gibson. The students share their inspirations and experiences during the 2021 Black Student Forum on air, hosted by the course teacher and our host, Adrienne Coddett. The students' organizational work can be found on Instagram at: @fight4theflow, @staywokelisgar, @abelmengistabfoundation.
2021-07-2931 min
The Carlos Watson ShowLawrence WrightCarlos talks to American writer and journalist Lawrence Wright about how he became a writer, his work surrounding Al-Qaeda and his book The Plague Year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-07-211h 00
For People with Bishop Rob WrightA Story of Redemption with Lawrence Bell | Part 2 of 2Send us a textRedemption is an important theme in the Bible and in the world. It teaches us that people can come out of tough situations and that Good News can prevail. It can make brokenness new. In this episode, Bishop Wright continues a conversation with special guest Lawrence Bell, who served 30 years and 1 day in prison. In it, they discuss how Lawrence found and kept his faith in prison, his supporters that stood alongside him as they fought for his release, and what his life looks like now as a redeemed man of fa...
2021-07-1625 min
5x15Lawrence Wright - The Plague YearLawrence Wright has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1992. He is also an author, a screenwriter and a playwright. Wright has published twelve books, including The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda's Road to 9/11 (2006), which was translated into twenty-four languages and won the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction. In 2018, the book was adapted into a Hulu original drama starring Jeff Daniels, Alec Baldwin, and Tahar Rahim. In April, 2020, Wright published his second novel, The End of October about a pandemic, which eerily anticipated many of the events of the coronavirus pandemic. Wright lives in Austin, Texas, with his family...
2021-07-1110 min
5x15Lawrence Wright - The Plague YearLawrence Wright has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1992. He is also an author, a screenwriter and a playwright. Wright has published twelve books, including The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda's Road to 9/11 (2006), which was translated into twenty-four languages and won the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction. In 2018, the book was adapted into a Hulu original drama starring Jeff Daniels, Alec Baldwin, and Tahar Rahim. In April, 2020, Wright published his second novel, The End of October about a pandemic, which eerily anticipated many of the events of the coronavirus pandemic. Wright lives in Austin, Texas, with his family...
2021-07-1110 minFor People with Bishop Rob WrightA Story of Redemption with Lawrence Bell | Part 1 of 2Send us a textRedemption is an important theme in the Bible and in the world. It teaches us that people can come out of tough situations and that Good News can prevail. It can make brokenness new. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with special guest Lawrence Bell, who served 30 years and 1 day in prison. He began his sentence at the age of 14. They discuss Lawrence's life from his young years until his arrest. His is a story of neglect, darkness, and pain. What we know is that Jesus is there and is...
2021-07-0934 min
Lowy InstituteIn conversation with Lawrence WrightA conversation with one of the foremost chroniclers of American life. Author Lawrence Wright discussed his new book, The Plague Year, which tells the story of Covid-19 on a global and an intimate scale, illuminating the medical, economic, political and social ramifications of the pandemic. Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove interviewed Wright about his writing and journalism career, and the state of US politics.Recorded on 22 June 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-06-2347 min
Reckon InterviewLawrence Wright on 'The Plague YearPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lawrence Wright was in a unique position to chronicle the Covid-19 pandemic. As the coronavirus was beginning to spread through the United States, Wright had just published his prescient novel, "The End of October," a story of a pandemic that upends the world. Wright joins the Reckon Interview to discuss what we know about the origins of Covid-19, what we got right and where we went wrong, as well as the differences between a pandemic novel and pandemic reporting. Find Lawrence Wright's work at: http://www.lawrencewright.com/ See acast...
2021-06-1444 min
Foresight with Greg WilliamsThe Plague Year: America in The Time of Covid with Lawrence WrightIn this episode, Pulitzer Prize winner, writer and journalist, Lawrence Wright reveals the oversights and errors that impacted the response the US had to COVID-19, sharing the wide-ranging repercussions, and the ongoing global fight to contain the virus. His latest book, “The Plague Year” is his testament to the year of COVID-19 in America.Designed as an extension of WIRED's long-running live conference portfolio, these punchy, deliberate and engaging sessions reflect the same high calibre of speakers and programming featured at a WIRED event.
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2021-06-1036 min
The Book ClubLawrence Wright: The Plague YearIn this week's Book Club podcast, my guest is one of America's foremost magazine journalists, the New Yorker's Lawrence Wright. His new book is The Plague Year: America In The Time of Covid. He tells me what a book brings to recent history that week-to-week journalism can't, about the extraordinary happenstance that put him in contact with one of the unsung heroes of the vaccine race, and the three reasons Covid was such a catastrophe for the US.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.
2021-06-0936 min
Dialogue with Marcia FranklinWriter Lawrence Wright: Radical Islamic TerrorismDialogue host Marcia Franklin talks with New Yorker journalist and author Lawrence Wright, who won a Pulitzer for his book The Looming Tower. He shares his thoughts on radical Islamic terrorism. The two also discuss his book 13 Days in September, which chronicles the tensions behind the 1978 Camp David Accords and their legacy. Don't forget to subscribe, and visit the Dialogue website for more conversations that matter. Originally Aired: 9/10/2015 The interview is part of Dialogue's series "Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference" and was taped at the 2015 con...
2021-05-2328 min
ME READING STUFFLawrence Wright - Going Clear"Hubbard explained to his agent that he ultimately decided to withdraw the book from publication because the first six people who read it were so shattered by the revelations that they had lost their minds. The last time he showed Excalibur to a publisher, he said, the reader brought the manuscript into the room, set it on the publisher's desk, then jumped out the window of the skyscraper." - Lawrence WrightLINKS:Buy "Going Clear" by Lawrence Wright here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/212925/going-clear-by-lawrence-wright/Get tickets for Damien's show here: https://damienjurado.com
2021-05-0721 min
Club BookClub Book Episode 120 Lawrence WrightLawrence Wright is an acclaimed journalist, screenwriter and novelist. His impressive ten nonfiction titles to date include The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Wright also executive produced a 10-episode miniseries adapted from this 2006 exposé (starring Alec Baldwin and Jeff Daniels) for Hulu in 2018. His explosive follow-up, Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, & the Prison of Belief, likewise received the screen treatment. Wright co-produced a 2015 film adaptation that won three Emmys (including for Best Documentary), along with the prestigious Peabody Award. Wright’s recent fiction includes the eerily prescient novel The End of...
2021-04-2055 min
The Blue Day PodcastEpisode 33: Exclusive Shaun Wright-Phillips Interview Revisited!This week on The Blue Day Podcast, we are revisiting one of our earlier interview episodes with Shaun Wright-Phillips as this weekend, Chelsea are facing Manchester City in the F.A Cup semi final. Join us as we discuss his Chelsea FC career, We discuss his move down to London, his relationship with Jose Mourinho, him being left out of the Uefa Champions League squad in 2008 & so much more!!! Subscribe to The Blue Day Podcast on Apple Podcast, iTunes, Spotify & YouTube for more interviews & content. Furthermore, find us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook. The Blue Day Podcast!
2021-04-1635 min
Mission & Momentos PodcastEp. 6- A Family Man Entrepreneurial Journey with Lawrence Wright Jr.This episode was an interview style on how guest speaker Lawrence Wright Jr. is a family man, a man of God, a coach , a poet , speaker and this list goes on having different hats to become the entrepreneur that is working to be.. We discussed how Lawrence envisions to be the man that he can be for himself and his family as he continues to embark on this journey. Enjoy and be sure to put a comment as well as share this episode on how you have enjoyed this episode.
2021-03-1640 min
The Joe Rogan Experience#1588 - Lawrence WrightLawrence Wright is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of multiple books including "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief", and "The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11". His newest title is "The End of October", a medical thriller about a doctor's race to stop a global pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-01-053h 06
The New Yorker Radio HourLawrence Wright on How the Pandemic Response Went So WrongThe first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine mark what we hope will be the beginning of the end of the global pandemic. The speed of vaccine development has been truly unprecedented, but this breakthrough is taking place at a moment when the U.S. death toll has also reached a new peak—over three thousand per day. How was the response to such a clear danger mismanaged so tragically? The New Yorker staff writer Lawrence Wright—who has reported on Al Qaeda and the Church of Scientology—has followed the story of the pandemic unfolding in the United States since...
2020-12-2831 min
The New Yorker Radio HourLawrence Wright on How the Pandemic Response Went So WrongThe first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine mark what we hope will be the beginning of the end of the global pandemic. The speed of vaccine development has been truly unprecedented, but this breakthrough is taking place at a moment when the U.S. death toll has also reached a new peak—over three thousand per day. How was the response to such a clear danger mismanaged so tragically? The New Yorker staff writer Lawrence Wright—who has reported on Al Qaeda and the Church of Scientology—has followed the story of the pandemic unfolding in the United States since the fi...
2020-12-2831 min
The Blue Day PodcastEpisode 18: Exclusive Shaun Wright-Phillips Interview!This week on The Blue Day Podcast, we interview former Chelsea FC footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips. We discuss his Chelsea FC career. & so much more!! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook & Twitter! Just search ‘The Blue Day Podcast’. Send in your comments & views to thebluedaypodcast@gmail.com Carefree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1634 min
Spill It UKSports Inclusion: A History - with Lawrence HowardIn this episode I sat down with Lawrence, founder of Two inclusive rugby clubs and now Europe Trustee for IGR.
Lawrence was a brilliant guest on the show and so educational around sports Inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. We talked about LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, including the current conflicts about transgender players being allowed to participate in the correct gender.
This episode aired 19th August 2020. You can find Spill It on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch! Each episode is an interactive episode where we can discuss the comments that come through. To see an episode in ac...
2020-12-121h 02
Vintage Saints and SinnersBrother LawrenceLauren Winner joins host Karen Wright Marsh to tell the story of Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) and his mindful practice of the presence of God. He spent decades down in the steaming monastery kitchen, scrubbing pots and pans, a “servant of the servants of God.” Uneducated and disabled by war, Brother Lawrence grew into an unlikely spiritual genius whose insights can still transform us today.Meet host Karen Wright Marsh, and learn more about the show here: www.karenwrightmarsh.comGuest Lauren Winner is an author, historian, Episcopal priest and Associate Professor of Ch...
2020-12-0426 min
Nature vs Narcissism0407: Lawrence Russell BrewerIn episode 7 of Season 4; Rachelle discusses the 1998 atrocious and senseless murder of 49-year-old James Byrd, Jr. as well as the men who were responsible for and convicted of this horrible crime – 31-year-old white supremacist Lawrence Russell Brewer, Shawn Berry, and John King. For this episode though – we are focusing on the ringleader, Lawrence Russell Brewer. We know that this episode is a bit shorter than last week, but we think that is a good thing. It was really hard to stomach this case but Rachelle brought it to the table because it is definitely one that needs to be discussed. The...
2020-11-0228 min
The Expansion Buddies PodcastEp. 13 - World Series, Tua Starting in Miami and Trevor Lawrence's FutureThe guys talk about this year's World Series matchup between the Rays and the Dodgers. Jared explains why Tampa winning the series would be huge for small market baseball but why all the pressure is ultimately on Los Angeles. They also discuss the possibility of Trevor Lawrence staying in college if the Jets get the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Justin doesn't know if he agrees with the Dolphins' decision to name Tua Tagovailoa their starter right now.
2020-10-221h 02
Rough Draft with Reza AslanLawrence WrightLawrence Wright, the author of Going Clear and The Looming Tower, joins Reza for the first ever socially-distanced episode of Rough Draft. They talk about his eerily accurate prediction of the COVID-19 crisis in his new book The End of October, swap Church of Scientology stories, and explore Lawrence’s focus on the “donkey character.” Watch Rough Draft and other Topic shows on the Apple TV app. Go to apple.co/topic to get your free 7-day trial. This talk was originally presented by the 92nd Street Y. Follow...
2020-10-191h 23
Connecting with Careers PodcastLearn to Code with Kamari WrightOne day, coding will be as critical of a skill as reading and writing. To get ahead of the curve, we will be speaking with Kamari Wright - the founder of KamSchool. KamSchool is an organization that teaches individuals how to code via curriculum tailored to their interests. In this episode of the Pipeline Podcast, we'll learn how KamSchool can help you learn to code and dive into Kamari's career background to understand how he arrived at this point. For more information, you can visit: KamSchool Website: https://kamschool.io/ KamSchool Twitter & Instagram: @kamschool_io KamSchool LinkedIn: https://www...
2020-09-2428 min
Stadium and Gale: A Florida Gators Podcast"Quarantine Violations" Ft. Mike Spiegler, Lawrence Wright & Roland ThornqvistThis week we are joined by Senior Associate Athletics Director Mike Spiegler, Gator Great Lawrence Wright, and Women's Tennis Coach Roland Thornqvist .
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2020-06-232h 06
Global I.Q. PodcastThe End of October, feat. Lawrence WrightWhen he began writing “The End of October,” a medical thriller about a deadly virus that sweeps across the world after coming to life in a refugee camp in India, The New Yorker’s Lawrence Wright says, “I thought it might happen one day but I didn’t think it would happen today… As I read the papers and watch the news, I have that same unsettled sensation of revisiting scenes that I have already written.” The events depicted in “The End of October” were meant to serve as a cautionary tale. But real life doesn't always wait for warnings.
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2020-05-2032 min
The Press BoxLast Dance Wrap-up, Ronan Farrow and Ben Smith, and Lawrence Wright on Fact and FictionAs The Last Dance came to an end this weekend, Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss its impact and what this means for ESPN (1:30). They then break down the Ronan Farrow and Ben Smith situation and give their thoughts (27:58). They are then joined by journalist and writer Lawrence Wright to discuss his new book The End of October and how it relates to our current pandemic (39:30). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker guesses the strained-pun headline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-191h 04
Reliable SourcesMay 17, 2020: Trump's hate movement against the media; former Australian prime minister calls out the 'Murdoch mafia;' Lawrence Wright on parallels between 9/11 and Covid-19Plus... A tale of two presidents; Trump's pattern of firing government watchdogs on Friday nights; and Garrett Graff on 'the storm we can't see.' Margaret Carlson, April Ryan, Peter Wehner, Garrett Graff, Kevin Rudd and Lawrence Wright join Brian Stelter.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-1741 min
Vital Interests PodcastLawrence Wright on his novel The End of October and Today's COVID CrisisLawrence Wright, author, screenwriter, playwright, and a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine, joins Karen J. Greenberg to discuss his prescient new novel The End of October and the parallels to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Together they discuss the vulnerabilities that have led to the current crisis.
2020-05-1536 min
With the Bark Off: Conversations on the American PresidencyA Conversation with Lawrence WrightA virus starts in Asia, quickly growing into a global pandemic that throws the U.S. and the world into a state of chaos. Sound familiar? It's actually the plot of "The End of October," the new novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer for The New Yorker, Lawrence Wright. We talk to Wright about the creative impetus for the novel, what he learned about pandemics in his meticulous research, and how it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic we currently face.Wright is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers "The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda...
2020-05-0731 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal & PoliticalThe End of October: A page-turning thriller that warned of the risk of a global virus by Lawrence WrightPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/430500 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The End of October: A page-turning thriller that warned of the risk of a global virus Author: Lawrence Wright Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 26 minutes Release date: April 28, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Legal & Political Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. A DEADLY VIRUS. QUARANTINE. A WORLD IN LOCKDOWN. THE THRILLER THAT PREDICTED IT ALL. THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Flies thrillingly, eerily close to reality' Guardian 'This page-turner... is riveting and spookily anticipates much that...
2020-04-2805 minI'M A FAN OFLawrence Rosales and Leopold and his FictionThis episode our featured band is Leopold and his Fiction and our interview guest is comedian Lawrence Rosales. Lawrence Rosales is a comic from Dallas, TX that performs locally and around the country. Leopold and his Fiction is an incredibly talented band that has released multiple albums over the past 10+ years.
2019-11-111h 57
Texas Tribune EventsA Conversation with Lawrence WrightA conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Lawrence Wright, discussing his new book God Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State. This conversation will be moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith.
2018-05-1153 min
Start Making Sense ClipsTexas and Trump: Lawrence WrightHow long will Texas remain a red state? Lawrence Wright says demographic and political change is underway, and that Betto O’Rourke’s campaign for the senate, challenging Ted Cruz, is a crucial one. Wright’s new book is 'God Bless Texas.'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2018-04-2614 min
The Nation PodcastsJames Comey’s Self-Justification Is Just ‘Not Good Enough’—Jonathan Freedland, plus Lawrence Wright on Trump and Texas and Margaret Atwood on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale'James Comey’s monster best-seller, A Higher Loyalty, is “a plea for exculpation,” says Jonathan Friedland, but its self-justifications are “not good enough.” Jonathan is a columnist for The Guardian and a best-selling author.
Also: How long will Texas remain a red state? Lawrence Wright says demographic and political change is underway, and that Betto O’Rourke’s campaign for the senate, challenging Ted Cruz, is a crucial one. Wright’s new book is God Bless Texas.
Plus: The Handmaid’s Tale, that feminist dystopian novel, is beginning its second season as a TV series on Hulu this week. Margaret Atwood talks about...
2018-04-2642 min
Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureGod Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State by Lawrence WrightPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/330218 to listen full audiobooks. Title: God Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State Author: Lawrence Wright Narrator: Lawrence Wright Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 1 minute Release date: April 17, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower—and a Texas native—takes us on a journey through the most controversial state in America. • “Beautifully written…. Essential reading [for] anyone who wants to understand how one state changed the trajecto...
2018-04-1710 min
Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsGod Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State by Lawrence WrightPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/330218 to listen full audiobooks. Title: God Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State Author: Lawrence Wright Narrator: Lawrence Wright Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 1 minute Release date: April 17, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower—and a Texas native—takes us on a journey through the most controversial state in America. • “Beautifully written…. Essential reading [for] anyone who wants to understand how one state change...
2018-04-1710 min
The BusinessAuthor Lawrence Wright & former FBI agent Ali Soufan on 'The Looming Tower'‘The Looming Tower’ on Hulu follows FBI agent Ali Soufan as he tries to prevent an Al Qaeda attack on U.S. soil. The real Soufan says watching an actor play him has been weird, but could have an important payoff: teaching people what led to 9/11 and preventing another attack. Soufan and ‘The Looming Tower’ author Lawrence Wright tell us how they adapted the complicated story for TV.
2018-04-0929 min
The Archive ProjectLawrence Wright (Rebroadcast)Wright begins his lecture by elaborating on his recent journalistic investigation into the history of Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard. Wright seeks to answer two overarching questions: 1) Where do new religious ideas come from? and 2) why would anybody believe them? Although he focuses on Scientology, Wright also emphasizes the fundamental needs that drive people to all organized religions: hope, play, purpose, community, and structure. He credits the unique appeal of Scientology to a potent mixture of therapy, celebrity, and science.
Lawrence Wright is an author, screenwriter, and playwright. After graduating from Tulane University in New Orleans, Wright...
2018-02-0751 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Lawrence Bittaker & Larry Eyler*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.Episode 12 focuses on two serial killers whom of which both have monikers. Lawrence Bittaker worked in cahoots with Roy Lewis Norris to rape and murder teenage girls. Together, they were known as the Toolbox Killers. Larry Eyler was known as the Interstate Killer and preyed on young boys/men along the interstate. Please do not let little ears hear this episode…this e...
2018-01-191h 05
Step Inside The Thrilling Full Audiobook Experience!The Looming Tower by Lawrence WrightPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/165275to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Looming Tower
Author: Lawrence Wright
Narrator: Lawrence Wright
Format: mp3
Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 05-16-17
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 2,216 ratings
Genres: War & Crisis
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2017-05-164h 31
Don’t Miss An Eye-Opening Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Terror Years by Lawrence WrightPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/27779to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Terror Years
Author: Lawrence Wright
Narrator: John H. Mayer, Lawrence Wright
Format: mp3
Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
Release date: 08-23-16
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 392 ratings
Genres: Middle East
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2016-08-235h 24
Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsThe Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State by Lawrence WrightPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/270844 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State Author: Lawrence Wright Narrator: Lawrence Wright, John H. Mayer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 24 minutes Release date: August 23, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 16 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: With the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Looming Tower, Lawrence Wright became generally acknowledged as one of our major journalists writing on terrorism in the Middle East. Here, in ten powerful pieces first published in The New Yorker, he recalls the path that terror in...
2016-08-2310 minThe Archive ProjectLawrence WrightWright begins his lecture by elaborating on his recent journalistic investigation into the history of Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard. Wright seeks to answer two overarching questions: 1) Where do new religious ideas come from? and 2) why would anybody believe them? Although he focuses on Scientology, Wright also emphasizes the fundamental needs that drive people to all organized religions: hope, play, purpose, community, and structure. He credits the unique appeal of Scientology to a potent mixture of therapy, celebrity, and science.
“Perhaps these are all revelations from God, in which case I do wish he’d get his stor...
2015-11-101h 03Here's The Thing with Alec BaldwinLawrence Wright on Religion, ISIS, and ScientologyLawrence Wright is an author, screenwriter, playwright, and a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2006 book The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11. Most recently, filmmaker Alex Gibney directed an HBO documentary based on Wright's reporting in Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Unbelief.Much of Wright's work is about how religious belief animates personal action and political conflict. He has documented the Jonestown massacre, explored allegations of Satan worship, profiled brimstone-tinged gospel preachers, and, of course, tracked the histories of al-Qaeda and the Church of Scientolog...
2015-04-1446 min