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The Convenient Terrorist is the definitive inside account of the capture, torture, and detention of Abu Zubaydah, the first “high-value target” captured by the CIA after 9/11. But was Abu Zubaydah, who is still being indefinitely held by the United States under shadowy circumstances, the blue-ribbon capture that the Bush White House claimed he was?

The Trump administration’s “Peace to Prosperity” vision for the Middle East was unveiled on January 28, 2020. What followed over the next eleven months was one of the most fascinating and consequential periods of US foreign policy in a generation, leading to five normalization agreements between Israel and Muslim states. The Abraham Accords achieved what had seemed impossible for decades and set the Middle East on a trajectory toward a broad regional peace.

When Nancy Cooper moved from Canada to Cary, North Carolina, with her new husband Brad, their future was bright. Living in one of the most picturesque towns in the United States, the couple mingled with neighbors, attended parties, and raised two daughters. Then, on July 14, 2008, the façade came crashing down when Nancy's strangled body was found in a storm pond. Nancy's husband claimed that she had gone for a jog and never come back.

Welcome to "His Story of Lies," the podcast that delves deep into the layers of history, unearthing the hidden truths and untold narratives in todays modern era that lie beneath the surface. Join us as we journey through the passages of biblical history that have been veiled over time, seeking to unveil the authentic stories that have been concealed. In each episode, we'll embark on a captivating exploration, reading full-length books that illuminate the obscured corners of history and shed light on the real narrative. Together, we'll uncover the threads of our true prophetic timeline.

The fascinating, true origin story of baseball - how America’s first great sport developed and how it conquered a nation.

"Legends & Lies: The Stories Behind the Scandals" takes you deep into the most captivating, controversial cases that shook the world. From celebrity trials and political scandals to infamous crimes, each episode reveals the untold details, hidden motives, and the lasting impact of these unforgettable stories. Join us as we uncover the truth, sift through the legends, and explore the lies that turned ordinary events into extraordinary moments in history.

A Dad-Cast of epic proportions. We'll delve into my past, present and possibly future through interviews with friends and colleagues who have stories that will tell you what life was like for a child of the 80's, party star of the 90's, Dad of the 00's and aging former star of the 10's and 20's... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My name is Lara Chicofsky, and my cohost is Nina Jobe. We created this podcast to shine a light on some of the lesser known characters and crimes in Boston and New England. We've spent the past two years researching the Boston crime scene primarily focusing on the 1960s. There are many podcasts and books available about organized crime in the Boston area, but ours is a bit different. I spent most of my life in my father’s world. Eavesdropping when I was a kid, listening intently when he was at the end of his life. I often took what he said with a grain of salt. He was, after all, a conman, ...

"Legends & Lies: The Stories Behind the Scandals" takes you deep into the most captivating, controversial cases that shook the world. From celebrity trials and political scandals to infamous crimes, each episode reveals the untold details, hidden motives, and the lasting impact of these unforgettable stories. Join us as we uncover the truth, sift through the legends, and explore the lies that turned ordinary events into extraordinary moments in history.

A legend in his own lifetime, John Hance (1837–1919) was synonymous with early Grand Canyon tourism. Between the late 1880s and early 1900s, to say “John Hance” was to say “Grand Canyon.” Hance was well known to travelers and visiting dignitaries alike, men such as William “Buffalo Bill” Cody and Theodore Roosevelt, the president who affectionately referred to him as “the greatest liar on Earth.” It was said that Hance tried to jump the canyon on his horse Darby only to turn back when he was halfway over and realized he would never make it across.