Narrator Chris Henry Coffey brings conviction and sense of purpose to a history of government document keeping that could not be more timely. The billions spent to store and protect the unmanageable accumulation of classified documents have not prevented repeated and damaging leaks. Just as damaging has been the loss of government openness and accountability, virtues highly prized in American government before WWII. The arguments in this work can be a bit repetitive, but many of the revelations are persuasive, and Coffey maintains a brisk pace and a clear purpose. His frank, forceful delivery underscores a narrative that is exceedingly frank and critical of a flawed system badly badly in need of reform.
Pub Date: Feb. 14, 2023
Duration: 16 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780593628645
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Petkoff’s vocal equanimity allows listeners to decide for themselves what to make of this president.
Two experienced journalists conducted hundreds of interviews with administration insiders to uncover new and riveting details of Trump’s controversial presidency. The norm-busting behavior they chronicle will be familiar, but some of the quoted conversations give unsettling immediacy to their reporting. With his beautifully varied tone and phrasing fidelity, narrator Robert Petkoff faithfully captures the Sturm und Drang of this presidency without conveying outrage or bias. Trump’s own words are often crude and startling, especially when they demonstrate a disregard for the law or his impulsive and ruthless decision-making. But the authors have a gift for narrative and journalistic balance.
Petkoff’s vocal equanimity allows listeners to decide for themselves what to make of this president.Pub Date: June 23, 2026
Duration: 17 hrs, 7 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668113660
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Oct. 28, 2026
This work is an excellent example of the power of the audiobook medium.
The only time most of us read the U.S. Constitution was in high school civics class. This book offers a unique perspective, and the use of two narrators allows listeners to distinguish between the document itself and the commentary on its continuing relevance. Working through the Constitution in sections, veteran narrator Dion Graham reads the actual text, and author Murray delivers her commentary, including incidents and court cases from as recently as late 2025, to illustrate the relevance to our lives today. Both narrators are easy to listen to, and their respective paces are suited to the complexity of the material.
This work is an excellent example of the power of the audiobook medium.Pub Date: May 5, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 43 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668156018
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: June 2, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 15, 2026
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