THE DISENLIGHTENMENT by David Mamet (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)

The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment by David Mamet (Audiobook) (Nonfiction)
Author: David Mamet
Narrator: Jim Frangione
Release Date: June 3, 2025
Length: 9 hours 4 minutes (Unabridged)
Category/Genre: Nonfiction, Politics, Culture, Social Critique

The Disenlightenment is Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and essayist David Mamet’s provocative and incisive exploration of manipulation, power, and the human condition in contemporary America. In this audiobook, Mamet turns his sharp wit and critical eye on the cultural and political institutions that have shaped his own artistic journey, revealing how, in his view, America’s elites have transformed the country’s foundational values into tools for control and conformity.

Mamet, once a stalwart of liberal thought, now dissects the mechanisms by which media, government, and cultural elites maintain their grip on society. He likens government to Circe—“turning men into swine”—and exposes the “intricate dance between power and myth,” showing how language, entertainment, and mythmaking are wielded to manipulate public perception and suppress dissent. With references ranging from mafia movies to classic literature, Mamet fearlessly tackles a wide array of topics, from war and politics to love, success, and death.