<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>There Are Realistic Alternatives</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/there-are-realistic-alternatives--7108549</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7108549/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Non Fiction Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg</url><title>There Are Realistic Alternatives</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/there-are-realistic-alternatives--7108549</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:15 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Non Fiction Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker71@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"/><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>d6db6ba6-0260-523d-9791-4ffea8ab858d</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field - Tales They Told to a Fellow Correspondent-Henry William Fischer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/abroad-with-mark-twain-and-eugene-field-tales-they-told-to-a-fellow-correspondent-henry-william-fischer--74046770</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74046770</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74046770/20345_abroad_with_mark_twain_and_eugene_field_tales_they_told_to_a_fellow_correspondent_henry_william_fischer.mp3" length="181189982" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22626</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Dictatorship to Democracy-Gene Sharp</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-dictatorship-to-democracy-gene-sharp--74025697</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74025697</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:01:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74025697/from_dictatorship_to_democracy_gene_sharp.mp3" length="110351695" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13780</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Politics-Aristotle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-aristotle--74006038</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74006038</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74006038/politics_aristotle.mp3" length="266685330" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>33302</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>War of the Worlds-H. G. Wells</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/war-of-the-worlds-h-g-wells--73983237</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73983237</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:01:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73983237/war_of_the_worlds_h_g_wells.mp3" length="193909854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24214</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa-Robert Louis Stevenson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/footnote-to-history-eight-years-of-trouble-in-samoa-robert-louis-stevenson--73963733</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73963733</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73963733/footnote_to_history_eight_years_of_trouble_in_samoa_robert_louis_stevenson.mp3" length="204355125" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>25518</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Unidentified Flying Objects-United States Federal Bureau of Investigation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unidentified-flying-objects-united-states-federal-bureau-of-investigation--73943272</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73943272</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73943272/unidentified_flying_objects_united_states_federal_bureau_of_investigation.mp3" length="33254155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4153</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Theologico-Political Treatise-Benedict de Spinoza</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/theologico-political-treatise-benedict-de-spinoza--73920873</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73920873</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:01:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73920873/theologico_political_treatise_benedict_de_spinoza.mp3" length="288014773" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35966</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Norway and the Union with Sweden-Fridtjof Nansen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/norway-and-the-union-with-sweden-fridtjof-nansen--73897939</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73897939</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:01:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73897939/norway_and_the_union_with_sweden_fridtjof_nansen.mp3" length="85554845" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10684</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Irish Land Question-Henry George</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/irish-land-question-henry-george--73876229</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73876229</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:01:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73876229/irish_land_question_henry_george.mp3" length="89902417" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11227</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Areopagitica (Version 2)-John Milton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/areopagitica-version-2-john-milton--73856283</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73856283</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73856283/areopagitica_version_2_john_milton.mp3" length="80482602" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10050</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule-Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hind-swaraj-or-indian-home-rule-mohandas-karamchand-gandhi--73839144</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73839144</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73839144/hind_swaraj_or_indian_home_rule_mohandas_karamchand_gandhi.mp3" length="97649528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12194</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Anti-Coup-Bruce Jenkins, Gene Sharp</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/anti-coup-bruce-jenkins-gene-sharp--73367485</link><description><![CDATA["Anti-Coup" by Bruce Jenkins and Gene Sharp delves into the strategies and philosophies behind resisting authoritarian regimes and preventing coups. This essential work explores the concept of nonviolent action as a powerful tool for citizens seeking to uphold democracy and social justice. Its themes of resilience and empowerment remain incredibly relevant today, as societies worldwide grapple with political instability and the threat of authoritarianism. The insights provided by Jenkins and Sharp offer enduring lessons on the importance of active citizenship and the potential for collective action to create meaningful change. Hearing this audiobook will inspire listeners to recognize their agency in shaping the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73367485</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:01:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73367485/anti_coup_bruce_jenkins_gene_sharp.mp3" length="79837568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Anti-Coup" by Bruce Jenkins and Gene Sharp delves into the strategies and philosophies behind resisting authoritarian regimes and preventing coups. This essential work explores the concept of nonviolent action as a powerful tool for citizens seeking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Anti-Coup" by Bruce Jenkins and Gene Sharp delves into the strategies and philosophies behind resisting authoritarian regimes and preventing coups. This essential work explores the concept of nonviolent action as a powerful tool for citizens seeking to uphold democracy and social justice. Its themes of resilience and empowerment remain incredibly relevant today, as societies worldwide grapple with political instability and the threat of authoritarianism. The insights provided by Jenkins and Sharp offer enduring lessons on the importance of active citizenship and the potential for collective action to create meaningful change. Hearing this audiobook will inspire listeners to recognize their agency in shaping the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9970</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>There Are Realistic Alternatives - Gene Sharp</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-are-realistic-alternatives-gene-sharp--72535701</link><description><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72535701</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:09:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72535701/there_are_realistic_alternatives_gene_sharp.mp3" length="62089131" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b5f39e8-c49a-4cf7-bd25-5b7985fb6ccb/1b5f39e8-c49a-4cf7-bd25-5b7985fb6ccb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b5f39e8-c49a-4cf7-bd25-5b7985fb6ccb/1b5f39e8-c49a-4cf7-bd25-5b7985fb6ccb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b5f39e8-c49a-4cf7-bd25-5b7985fb6ccb/1b5f39e8-c49a-4cf7-bd25-5b7985fb6ccb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gene Sharp</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a grave problem. The objective of this essay is to explore a different perspective on the nature of the problem of widespread violence in society and politics that suggests what will be required for its resolution. We need to analyze the conditions under which it will be possible to reduce drastically the reliance on military and other violent means of conflict. We need to examine why violence is so widely regarded as necessary for good causes as well as for bad ones, and how fundamental change away from that syndrome might be achieved. (Summary by Author)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7762</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alternatives,non,politics,problem,realistic,sharp,syndrome,there,violence,widely</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ca4578d926246f856c3be5aa7dc6378.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
