This audiobook is structured around questions raised by discussion points from political scientist C.J. Polychroniou. James Patrick Cronin narrates each question, identifies which author, Pollin or Chomsky, is answering, and then reads the response. They explore the causes of climate change, how to achieve zero emissions by 2050, and how a global Green New Deal might be structured. Cronin presents Pollin's responses on the economics of climate change in an analytical tone. But when Chomsky notes that President Trump requested that Ireland build a wall against a rising sea level that affects his property even as he persists as a denier of climate change, Cronin allows a bit of indignation to show through. Overall though, he maintains an even pace and an earnest demeanor throughout.
Pub Date: Sept. 22, 2020
Duration: 4 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781705248423
Publisher: Tantor Media
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Buckley offers a reasonable proposal for a national service program without jail or criminal penalties. Narrator Lawrence reads with a slow and careful announcer's voice; one wishes Buckley were reading this one himself. Books on Tape does its usual quality job with formatting, packaging and tape-turning instructions. The reader repeats the last sentence at such times, so you're sure you haven't missed anything. Popular nonfiction collections will appreciate Gratitude, and the topic is likely to prove timely in the years ahead.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 5 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Kozol’s shocking exposé of inequities in the funding of our public schools contrasts white suburban schools with those serving black and Hispanic populations. Interviews with students, teachers, and school administrators add eloquent testimony to Kozol’s disturbing presentation of facts. Narration by Jack Winston is clear and brisk, but the pace is unrelenting, with little pause for transition between scenes or chapters. Winston’s cool, detached voice contrasts with Kozol’s impasssioned and outraged message. The sheer repetition and magnitude of Kozol’s damning evidence is numbing; the narration gives no relief. Powerful medicine, most easily taken in small doses. Music signalling tape changes is jarringly inappropriate.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 8 hrs
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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