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Since the beginning of the #MeToo movement, tens of thousands of people in South Korea have taken to the street, and many more brave individuals took a stand, to end a decades-long abortion ban and bring down powerful men accused of sexual misconduct—including a popular presidential contender. Author Hawon Jung shows the world that these women are no delicate flowers—they are trailblazing flames. Flowers of Fire takes the listener into the trenches of this fight for equality.

From an FBI insider, a riveting, fly-on-the-wall account of the historic investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia and the president's unprecedented attacks on the bureau - and a passionate defense of the men and women who work every day to uphold democratic institutions and the rule of law.

The "The Fire Inside" is a weekly podcast where listeners will hear the astonishing true stories of hidden, everyday heroes who persevered through extraordinary challenges.

Once one of Silicon Valley's greatest success stories, for the past five years, Facebook has been under constant fire, roiled by controversies and crises. It turns out that while the tech giant was connecting the world, they were also mishandling users' data, allowing the spread of fake news and the amplification of dangerous, polarising hate speech. Critics framed the narrative as the irreconcilable conflict between the platform's lofty mission to advance society by bringing people together while also profiting off of them. But the truth is far more complex.

The Fire Inside Podcast explores the inner workings of people who have lit their internal fire and used it to produce extraordinary results either personally or professionally, within their community or across the globe. What gives these individuals the inspiration, courage, and motivation to impact the lives of others, and how do they stay hungry to do even more? We explore our guest’s unique upbringings, backgrounds, and the history of how they overcame obstacles to achieve their greatest accomplishments. Listeners will hear how failure led to success, and be inspired by the work of these ...