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When the World Listened

By: DeNica Fairman
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  • From 'I Have a Dream' to 'Make America Great Again', there are certain speeches that have come to define social and political movements. But what was it like to be in the crowd when these now instantly recognisable addresses were delivered?

    When The World Listened features iconic, historic speeches, with fresh insight and original interviews providing context around the moment they were delivered, the impact they had at the time, and their enduring influence today. Featuring infamous and incredible speeches from Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, Mary Fisher, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher.

    This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can download all 10 episodes to your Library now.
    ©2016 ITN Productions (P)2016 Audible, Ltd.
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  • Ep. 2: Hillary Clinton: Women's Rights are Human Rights

    Ep. 2: Hillary Clinton: Women's Rights are Human Rights
    Apr 6 2018

    We investigate the moment Hilary Clinton establishes her global profile.

    Risking political controversy and international condemnation, Hilary Clinton delivers an electrifying speech that reverberates around the world. We hear from eyewitnesses as she sets out a compelling and devastating case that women's rights are human rights. We explore the implications of the speech that established her as a globally important political figure - both at the White House and internationally.

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    22 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Malala Yousafzai: Shoot First, Education First

    Ep. 3: Malala Yousafzai: Shoot First, Education First
    Apr 6 2018

    Malala Yousafzai made global headlines when she was shot in the head for speaking out against Taliban militants. Barely a year later, she addressed the United Nations Youth Takeover and gave an inspiring speech in support of education for women, girls and children. We hear from another Youth Ambassador who watched the speech and explore the impact of this incredible young woman’s speech.
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    23 mins
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  • Ep. 4: Steve Jobs: The Smart Phone Revolution

    Ep. 4: Steve Jobs: The Smart Phone Revolution
    Apr 6 2018

    The birth of the smart phone signalled a revolution in technology. A black rectangle on a big screen – that was the first glimpse the world had of the iPhone as Steve Jobs delivered a key note speech like no other, blowing his competition out of the water. We discover the reactions of the public, press and people in the industry to this game-changing piece of technology, and the introduction of an ultimate digital device.
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Very enjoyable

These speeches evoked so many emotions in me and Hillary Clinton's had me applauding!
This was a very well-put-together podcast and I recommend it to everyone, political or not, because these speeches are all about human rights and everyone should hear their analysis whether you admire the person giving the speech or not.

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Fantastic

Don't expect to listen to full-lenght speeches. Take the single episodes as creative audioclips of a given political/historical/economic situation illustrated with great (or, at least, significant) speeches. And many many insightful comments and footnotes. It's cleverly cut. Thought-provoquingly colourful. Balanced? It tries to be so. I listened to the full series in two days and enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks again, Audible!

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loved the concept

great speeches very inspirational, loved the content of this audible, would love more like it.

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Powerful social history

Loved the idea of examining famous speeches - looking at the power and impact of the language in the context of the time the speeches were made. Excellent series, well worth the listen.

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nice commentary and original speeches

very easy to listen. historic speeches by great men and women. worth a listen and to learn

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Interesting

A really interesting look into piviotal moments in history. Highly recommend to history lovers everywhere.

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Everyone must know the stories behind the speeches

I really enjoyed this series. It breaks down the most important speeches that define our society. It's really fascinating to hear stories behind them and commentary of people who were there at that time.

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Excellent and energetic

The subject material of the audiobook was always bound to be great as it covers some of the most influential speeches ever made. The background score is highly energetic and helps to both keep your attention and improve emotional engagement. The annotations to the speech are well researched and do a good job of providing the context within which the speeches were made.

The speech of Mary Fisher especially still retains it's haunting effect, especially when we are racked by another global pandemic.

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Interesting

really good series, short sections that kept me interested. A review of our history that brings us to the present also views to our future. A outline of change that for most sections I have lived through.

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Extremly interesting

This selection of stories opened my eyes to various things which happened in history. Many of these before I was born and they enlightened my knowledge of history.

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