Book description
What's Happened to Politics? - A Must-Listen Audiobook for Every Canadian
Bob Rae's latest work arrives at a moment when the nation is buzzing with political curiosity after the federal election. In this engaging audiobook, Rae takes listeners on a tour of Canada's most pressing political woes-segmented electorates, endless sound-bites, and a flood of lobbying dollars that have left many Canadians feeling alienated from their own government.
What makes this recording stand out is Rae's calm, measured delivery. He speaks with the authority of an experienced statesman while remaining approachable, as if he were talking to a friend in a quiet cafΓ©. His voice carries the weight of years on the political stage, yet it never feels didactic. Instead, each chapter flows naturally from one insight to another, weaving real-world examples-polling data, social justice issues, and party messaging tactics-into a compelling narrative that keeps you listening.
The audiobook's structure is perfect for busy listeners: short, digestible segments punctuated by reflective pauses that invite you to think about how the problems Rae describes affect your own community. His call to action is clear yet hopeful-he outlines concrete steps citizens can take to re-engage with politics and restore confidence in our institutions.
Listeners will appreciate the balance between critique and constructive solutions. Rae doesn't merely highlight the shortcomings; he offers a vision of a political forum where active participation replaces disillusionment. This blend of realism and optimism makes the book feel like a roadmap rather than a lecture.
In sum, What's Happened to Politics? is not just another political commentary-it's an invitation for Canadians across the spectrum to rediscover their civic voice. Whether you're a seasoned voter or someone who has felt sidelined by politics, this audiobook will leave you enlightened and inspired to make a difference.
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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