Raging Moderates: How Obamaworld is Elevating Zohran Mamdani (ft. David Axelrod)

Published in 1959, 'The Manchurian Candidate' is a gripping political thriller that delves into the world of mind control and manipulation. The story revolves around Raymond Shaw, an American soldier captured during the Korean War and brainwashed by his Communist captors to become a sleeper agent. Upon his return to the United States, Shaw is programmed to carry out an assassination plot against the President. The novel follows the efforts of fellow soldier Bennett Marco to uncover the truth behind Shaw's brainwashing and stop the assassination. Condon uses satire and humor to critique the political establishment and highlight the absurdity of Cold War politics, while also exploring themes of family dysfunction and the abuse of power.

The Martian tells the story of astronaut Mark Watney, who is presumed dead and left stranded on Mars after a fierce storm. With limited supplies, Watney must draw upon his ingenuity, wit, and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Meanwhile, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring 'the Martian' home, while Watney faces numerous challenges in his quest for survival. The novel is praised for its blend of science, humor, and suspense.

In this Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, Frank McCourt recounts his childhood in Brooklyn and Limerick, Ireland. Born to recent Irish immigrants, Frank's family faces severe poverty and hardship due to his father's chronic alcoholism. Despite the dire conditions, Frank's father nurtures his love for storytelling, which becomes a crucial element in his survival. The memoir vividly describes the family's struggles, including near-starvation, the death of siblings, and the casual cruelty of relatives and neighbors, all told with humor, eloquence, and remarkable forgiveness.