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Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: 'Terrorist Incident' at U.K. Parliament Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy Format: Original Recording Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: A police officer has been stabbed in the Houses of Parliament in central London, in what police are treating as a terrorist incident. There are also reports of as many as five people being "mowed down" on nearby Westminster Bridge. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Feed Homebound Seniors, or Build a Wall? Author: Rachel Gotbaum Narrator: Marco Werman Format: Original Recording Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-17 Publisher: PRI's The World Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: To fund increases for security and defense, President Trump proposes slashing federal funding for a variety of social programs, including Meals on Wheels. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Trump Budget Cements Pivot Away From U.S. Climate Leadership Author: Carolyn Beeler Narrator: Marco Werman Format: Original Recording Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-17 Publisher: PRI's The World Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: The draft federal budget eliminates funding for climate research and U.N. climate programs. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: It's Budget Day Author: Kai Ryssdal Format: Original Recording Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-17 Publisher: Marketplace, American Public Media Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: The budget plan the White House released today is sort of like an extension of President Donald Trump's tweets: It gives you a sense of his thinking, but it's not the whole plan. It's called a "skinny budget." We'll discuss what that means and what it says. Then, Trump told Fox News' Tucker Carlson that he wants to cut business taxes from 35 percent down to 15 percent. But what businesses actually pay that much, and what would a cut mean for the economy? Plus, a conversation with the CEO of the Uber-for-chores company Task Rabbit and one man's billion-dollar bet against Herbalife stock. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Take a (Very Small) Hike Author: Kai Ryssdal Format: Original Recording Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-17 Publisher: Marketplace, American Public Media Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: It's official: The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, with two more hikes expected this year. We'll talk through Chair Janet Yellen's announcement. Then: President Donald Trump's plan for a border adjustment tax seems like a straightforward enough way to encourage companies to buy American and hire American, but is it legal? Plus, the view from an Uber-less SXSW and the remarkable success of "Get Out." Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: How Hard Is It to Elect a Female Head of State? Liberians Made It Look Easy. Author: Joyce Hackel Narrator: Marco Werman Format: Original Recording Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-17 Publisher: PRI's The World Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: Liberian women united behind the candidacy of a 60-something grandmother to lead their war-ravaged nation. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Don't Get Distracted by Trump's Tweets Author: Kai Ryssdal Format: Original Recording Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-17 Publisher: Marketplace, American Public Media Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: You may have noticed the president of the United States tweeted this weekend. We're not going to talk about those unsubstantiated claims today, except to note that when Donald Trump tweets, he's usually trying to distract from less favorable news. News like the 1,100 or so Senate-approved jobs he has to fill, or the new executive order on travel restrictions for six countries (not seven, like the last ban that stalled out in federal court). We'll cover both stories. Plus, we'll answer the age-old question: Why are Carl's Jr. and Hardee's near-identical restaurants with two different names? Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: US Attorney General Steps Aside From Russia Probe Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy, Julian Marshall Format: Original Recording Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: The US Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, has removed himself from investigations into alleged Russian interference in the US election. He has been under mounting pressure to step aside after it emerged that he met the Russian ambassador during the election campaign. We ask a former British ambassador to Washington how unusual it is for foreign ambassadors to meet US politicians and what the standard diplomatic protocol is. Also in the programme: artists pool resources to save Nina Simone's house; and a British doctor is reunited with baby Maram, who was badly wounded in Syria last year Contact

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: U.S.-Mexico Talks Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy, Julian Marshall Format: Original Recording Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: Mexican government voices concern over U.S. immigration policy during talks with senior members of the Trump administration. Also in the programme, Syria's warring sides meet at Geneva peace talks; and Leicester City sack Premier League-winning manager. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Iraqi Forces Retake Mosul Airport Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy Format: Original Recording Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: Iraqi special forces have captured Mosul airport in their latest offensive against the so-called Islamic State. We speak to Kamal Alam, a fellow at the Royal United Services Institute and a frequent visitor to government-controlled parts of Syria. Also on the programme: Transgender toilets; and why are people getting freckles tattooed on their face? Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Deportation Details, Sheriff Cheers Trump, Bye-Bye Bao Bao Author: Jeb Sharp Format: Original Recording Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-17 Publisher: PRI's The World Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: We dive deep into the new guidance for immigration enforcement just unveiled by the Trump administration. Also, how President Trump's rhetoric on trade and China could have a big impact on U.S. colleges and universities. Plus, the US says goodbye to Bao Bao the panda. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: North Korean Diplomat Wanted Over Kim Jong-Nam Killing Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy Format: Original Recording Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: Malaysian police have named a senior embassy official they want to question in connection with the killing of the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Also in the programme, how the US government plans to greatly expand the categories of immigrants targeted for deportation, and the psychology of not wanting to know. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Israeli Soldier Sentenced for Palestinian Death Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy, Julian Marshall Format: Original Recording Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: An Israeli soldier who killed a wounded Palestinian attacker in a high-profile case that split opinion across the country has been jailed for 18 months, but the father of the man says the sentence is not long enough. Also on the programme: why one in five people smuggled in Europe are from Albania; and the perfect antidote for self-help books. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Trump Defends His Record During First Weeks in Office Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy, Julian Marshall Format: Original Recording Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: In only his second major news conference as president, Donald Trump attacked the media and said they've failed to portray the successes of his first four weeks in office. Also on the programme: The UN warns that more than 20 million people could face starvation in a series of famines. We hear from Somalia, already in the grip of a severe drought. And the man who thinks he's found the publishing industry's holy grail: Mick Jagger's autobiography. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Why a Hate Crime Survivor Tried to Save the Life of His Would-Be Killer Author: Monica Campbell Narrator: Marco Werman Format: Original Recording Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-17 Publisher: PRI's The World Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: Rais Bhuiyan, from Bangladesh, survived a killing spree targeting Muslims in the US days after Sept. 11, 2001. He then tried to save his would-be killer from execution. ©2017 Public Radio International, Inc. (P)2017 Public Radio International, Inc. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Russian Opposition Leader Found Guilty of Embezzlement Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy, Owen Bennett-Jones Format: Original Recording Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: Russia's most prominent opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, has been handed a five-year suspended sentence after being found guilty in a re-trial of an embezzlement case. Also in the programme, the United Nations makes an emergency appeal for aid in Yemen and should we be worried about badly cooked rice? Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Russian Presidential Hopeful Convicted Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy, Julian Marshall Format: Original Recording Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: Key Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been found guilty of embezzlement, barring him from running against Vladimir Putin in 2018's presidential election. Hear from a fellow opposition figure who believes that revolution is now more likely than elections to bring about political change in Moscow. Also in the programme, the Catholic Church in the Philippines speaks out over extrajudicial killings. And could a new variety of quinoa help feed the world? Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: One Reg in, Two Regs Out Author: Kai Ryssdal Format: Original Recording Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Marketplace, American Public Media Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: While President Donald Trump's travel ban is in court this afternoon, Republican senators put forward another immigration proposal to cut the number of immigrant visas in half over a decade. We'll look at what that reduction in unskilled immigrant workers will do to the economy. Then: Manufacturing is alive and well in Reading, Pennsylvania, but employers say they can't find enough skilled workers. Plus, we'll look at GM's earnings and Trump's one-reg-in-two-regs-out executive order. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: 03/02/2017 GMT Author: Owen Bennett-Jones, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Razia Iqbal, James Coomarasamy, Julian Marshall Format: Original Recording Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-17 Publisher: BBC Newshour Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: Interviews, news and analysis of the days global events. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Who Pays for the Wall? Author: Kai Ryssdal Format: Original Recording Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-17 Publisher: Marketplace, American Public Media Genres: Radio & TV, News, Business, & Culture Publisher's Summary: The U.S. and Mexico are at loggerheads. But whoever ends up paying for the wall, the U.S. and Mexico will remain intertwined. Then, we'll look at the choices facing lobbyists and sanctuary cities under new rules from the Trump administration. Plus, a deep dive into Airbnb. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com