Book description
Imagine tuning into your audiobook while driving home, only to realize you've been hearing about a quiet, massive scam eating up your electricity bill. Richard Munson's Power Corrupts isn't just a book-it's a wake-up call delivered in clear, urgent narration. He cuts through the jargon to expose how power companies, threatened by cheap solar and wind, are resorting to bribery and fraud to cling to their old, polluting ways. You'll hear chilling details: executives like FirstEnergy's Chuck Jones gaming the system, utilities siphoning taxpayer money through fake subsidy schemes, all while blocking clean energy that could save us both money and the planet.
What makes this audiobook so gripping isn't just the shocking revelations-it's how Munson connects the dots. He traces how decades of cozy utility regulation bred a culture where corruption feels normal, where companies waste money on outdated coal plants while spewing pollution, all funded by your rate hikes and taxes. You'll feel the frustration as he details legal battles and blocked bailouts, realizing this isn't just about electricity-it's about who controls our future. The narration is sharp, pacing itself perfectly between historical context and current scandals, making complex corporate maneuvers feel immediate and personal.
But Munson doesn't just condemn; he offers a path forward. He argues that transparency and real competition-like letting solar power thrive-can dismantle this system. You'll finish the audiobook energized, not defeated. It's the essential primer for anyone who's ever wondered why their energy costs keep rising while the planet burns. This isn't just a book about power; it's a call to demand better. And honestly? After listening, you'll never see your electric bill the same way again. It's a vital, hard-hitting story that's impossible to ignore-and perfect for the commute, the kitchen, or any moment you need to feel informed. Demand more power. Start here.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience