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It's not just a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that challenge our understanding of power dynamics and human potential. As hope flickers from unexpected corners, join us to uncover the diverse perspectives and rich storytelling that illuminate the complexities of our society. 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Discover a new book with every episode and engage with the pressing questions of our time.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Government"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>cea9489e-0565-5ef2-bf7a-0aab2b99b72f</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Impossibles-Randall Garrett, Laurence M. Janifer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/impossibles-randall-garrett-laurence-m-janifer--74644088</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74644088</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74644088/impossibles_randall_garrett_laurence_m_janifer.mp3" length="175219836" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Four Science Fiction Novellas-Harl Vincent</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-science-fiction-novellas-harl-vincent--74609200</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74609200</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74609200/four_science_fiction_novellas_harl_vincent.mp3" length="179406115" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22403</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Beware, The Usurpers!-Robert W. Krepps</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beware-the-usurpers-robert-w-krepps--74576610</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74576610</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74576610/beware_the_usurpers_robert_w_krepps.mp3" length="109828145" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13715</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Defiant Agents-Andre Norton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/defiant-agents-andre-norton--74546072</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74546072</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74546072/defiant_agents_andre_norton.mp3" length="193437216" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24156</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Astounding Stories 19, July 1931-Harry Bates, Ray Cummings, H. Thompson Rich, Nat Schachner, Jack Williamson, Arthur L. Zagat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/astounding-stories-19-july-1931-harry-bates-ray-cummings-h-thompson-rich-nat-schachner-jack-williamson-arthur-l-zagat--74513275</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74513275</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74513275/astounding_stories_19_july_1931_harry_bates_ray_cummings_h_thompson_rich_nat_schachner_jack_williamson_arthur_l_zagat.mp3" length="246766440" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>30815</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Short Science Fiction Collection 096-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-science-fiction-collection-096-various--74478257</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74478257</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74478257/short_science_fiction_collection_096_various.mp3" length="125304452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>15648</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sleeper Awakes-H. G. Wells</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleeper-awakes-h-g-wells--74442399</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74442399</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74442399/sleeper_awakes_h_g_wells.mp3" length="237519405" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29660</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Misplaced Battleship-Harry Harrison</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/misplaced-battleship-harry-harrison--74406301</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74406301</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:40:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74406301/misplaced_battleship_harry_harrison.mp3" length="34454165" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4303</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Judas Valley-Randall Garrett, Robert Silverberg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/judas-valley-randall-garrett-robert-silverberg--74359477</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74359477</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:26:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74359477/judas_valley_randall_garrett_robert_silverberg.mp3" length="37471844" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4679</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>After World's End-Jack Williamson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-world-s-end-jack-williamson--74320859</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74320859</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:30:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74320859/after_world_s_end_jack_williamson.mp3" length="115470438" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14420</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Astounding Stories 18, June 1931-Arthur J. Burks, Ray Cummings, Charles Willard Diffin, R. F. Starzl, Sewell Peaslee Wright</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/astounding-stories-18-june-1931-arthur-j-burks-ray-cummings-charles-willard-diffin-r-f-starzl-sewell-peaslee-wright--74175652</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. 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Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29532</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eyes Have It &amp; Tony and the Beetles-Philip K. Dick</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-have-it-tony-and-the-beetles-philip-k-dick--74129220</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74129220</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:27:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74129220/eyes_have_it_tony_and_the_beetles_philip_k_dick.mp3" length="20671784" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2582</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>That Sweet Little Old Lady-Randall Garrett</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-sweet-little-old-lady-randall-garrett--73406686</link><description><![CDATA[That Sweet Little Old Lady by Randall Garrett is a captivating tale that explores the intriguing dynamics of perception and reality, centering on the seemingly innocuous figure of an elderly woman. This story invites listeners to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the hidden depths within individuals that often go unnoticed. Its themes of deception and the unexpected can resonate deeply today, reminding us that appearances can be misleading and that wisdom can come from the most unexpected sources. With its timeless narrative and engaging premise, this audiobook is a delightful exploration of curiosity and the surprises life has in store, making it a must-listen for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking storytelling.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73406686</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:42:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73406686/that_sweet_little_old_lady_randall_garrett.mp3" length="126807097" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>That Sweet Little Old Lady by Randall Garrett is a captivating tale that explores the intriguing dynamics of perception and reality, centering on the seemingly innocuous figure of an elderly woman. This story invites listeners to reflect on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[That Sweet Little Old Lady by Randall Garrett is a captivating tale that explores the intriguing dynamics of perception and reality, centering on the seemingly innocuous figure of an elderly woman. This story invites listeners to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the hidden depths within individuals that often go unnoticed. Its themes of deception and the unexpected can resonate deeply today, reminding us that appearances can be misleading and that wisdom can come from the most unexpected sources. With its timeless narrative and engaging premise, this audiobook is a delightful exploration of curiosity and the surprises life has in store, making it a must-listen for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking storytelling.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>15835</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Anchorite - Randall Garrett</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/anchorite-randall-garrett--72792217</link><description><![CDATA[Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. He projects the current trends towards paternalistic government into the future. Yes, we have attained a world government and everyone is equal whether they want to be or not; everyone is taken care of no matter how incompetent, stupid or sleazy they are and everyone is out to undermine everyone else. The author predicts (sadly only too well) what the trends of today will eventually produce if allowed to continue. But wait! there is hope in the asteroid belt where jerks and incompetents are weeded out by hard physical laws and only those who possess common sense and the ability to actually survive are allowed to govern. But will the Earth government allow this to continue? Of course not. Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72792217</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:01:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72792217/anchorite_randall_garrett.mp3" length="58668765" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cddef60-8493-4ea0-9da7-910ab33cfcfd/4cddef60-8493-4ea0-9da7-910ab33cfcfd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cddef60-8493-4ea0-9da7-910ab33cfcfd/4cddef60-8493-4ea0-9da7-910ab33cfcfd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cddef60-8493-4ea0-9da7-910ab33cfcfd/4cddef60-8493-4ea0-9da7-910ab33cfcfd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Randall Garrett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Randall Garrett sticks a sharp needle into our government and society in this wonderful story. 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Listen to this great story to have a peek into the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7334</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>allowed,anchorite,continue,everyone,garrett,government,jerks,science,sleazy,trends</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/847c8ea1dd0d6fbb5389ad53a2084d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
