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Best-selling nonfiction authors in in-depth conversations about their books, ideas, and the issues shaping today’s world. New episodes drop every Saturday after 10 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that also brings you the Lectures in History and Q&A podcasts.

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Adam Jentleson, "Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy" 17.01.2021 59:22

Adam Jentleson, who was deputy chief of staff for former Democratic Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), argues that the modernization of the Senate is damaging American democracy. He’s interviewed by Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Kristina Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Flowers, "Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret" 10.01.2021 1:03:37

Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflects on her efforts to improve water and sanitation conditions in rural areas across America. She’s interviewed by Grist senior editor Nikhil Swaminathan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Fabian Witt, "American Contagions: Epidemics and the Law from Smallpox to COVID-19" 03.01.2021 59:11

This week, a conversation with John Fabian Witt we first brought you on November 15. Law professor John Fabian Witt examined the relationship between law, epidemics, and public health guidelines. He was interviewed by Georgetown University Law Professor and Director of the Institute for National and Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Shellenberger, "Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All" 27.12.2020 59:05

Michael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on what he calls “apocalyptic” environmentalism and provided some solutions on how to address environmental issues of today and into the future. He was interviewed by Andrew Revkin, author and Columbia University’s director of the Earth Institute Initiative on Communication and Sustainability. This episode...

Ruth Ben-Ghiat, "Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present" 20.12.2020 1:00:54

Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat examines how authoritarian leaders rule. She’s interviewed by Barnard College and Columbia University professor and author Sheri Berman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa Parravani, "Loved and Wanted: A Memoir of Choice, Children, and Womanhood" 13.12.2020 59:43

West Virginia University professor & writer Christa Parravani discusses how she was denied reproductive choice & healthcare for her children. She’s interviewed by Kaiser Family Foundation Sr. Vice President Alina Salganicoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Williamson, "Big White Ghetto: Dead Broke, Stone-Cold Stupid, and High on Rage in the Dank Woolly Wilds of the "Real America"' 06.12.2020 54:17

National Review correspondent Kevin Williamson recounts the politics & everyday lives of the white American working class from his travels through parts of Appalachia. He’s interviewed by Washington Examiner columnist and CNN contributor Salena Zito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Hubbard, "Monopolies Suck: 7 Ways Big Corporations Rule Your Life and How to Take Back Control" 30.11.2020 1:00:40

Open Markets Institute director Sally Hubbard looks at the history of monopolies in American industry and provides her thoughts on how to prevent monopoly power. She’s interviewed by Bloomberg News reporter David McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deborah Stone, "Counting: How We Use Numbers to Decide What Matters" 23.11.2020 59:58

Political scientist Deborah Stone argues that numbers aren’t objective and explains numerous ways numbers impact our lives daily. She’s interviewed by data scientist and author Cathy O’Neil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Fabian Witt, "American Contagions: Epidemics and the Law from Smallpox to COVID-19" 16.11.2020 58:57

Law professor John Fabian Witt examines the relationship between law, epidemics, and public health guidelines. He’s interviewed by Georgetown University law professor and director of the Institute for National & Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Lozada, "What Were We Thinking" 09.11.2020 1:00:12

The Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book critic Carlos Lozada offers his thoughts on the volume of books written about Donald Trump and his presidency. He’s interviewed by the New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerald Seib, "We Should Have Seen It Coming: From Reagan to Trump--A Front-Row Seat to a Political Revolution" 02.11.2020 1:01:04

The Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib discusses how the conservative movement has evolved since the Reagan era. He’s interviewed by the Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reverend Al Sharpton, "Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads" 26.10.2020 1:00:07

Rev. Al Sharpton, the founder and President of the National Action Network, offers his thoughts on how activism can move America forward. He’s interviewed by Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace Owens, "Blackout" 19.10.2020 58:50

Political commentator Candace Owens offers her thoughts on why Black Americans should vote Republican. She’s interviewed by Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Brennan, "Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, At Home and Abroad" 12.10.2020 1:01:28

Former CIA director John Brennan speaks about his life and career. He’s interviewed by New York Times national security reporter Julian Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lou Dobbs, "The Trump Century: How Our President Changed the Course of History Forever" 05.10.2020 59:30

Fox Business News host Lou Dobbs offers his thoughts on President Trump’s agenda and America’s future. He’s interviewed by Victor Davis Hanson, author and Hoover Institution senior fellow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Strzok, "Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump" 28.09.2020 59:56

Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok details his career & work on the FBI investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. He’s interviewed by the Adam Goldman of the New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Chris Murphy, "The Violence Inside Us" 21.09.2020 57:54

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looks at the origins of violence and firearms in America’s history and the role they play in society today. He’s interviewed by Thomas Abt, author and Council on Criminal Justice senior fellow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, "Speaking for Myself" 14.09.2020 1:01:04

Sarah Huckabee Sanders reflects on her life and her time serving as the White House Press Secretary for the Trump administration. She’s interviewed by Bloomberg News White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Pollak, "Red November: Will the Country Vote Red for Trump Or Red for Socialism?" 07.09.2020 1:01:12

Breitbart News senior editor at large Joel Pollak discusses the 2020 democratic primaries and shares his thoughts on the 2020 election. He’s interviewed by Reason editor at large Matt Welch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edward Ball, "Life of a Klansman: A Family History in White Supremacy" 31.08.2020 58:49

Edward Ball looks at white supremacy through the lens of his great-great grandfather, a member of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana during the years after the Civil War. He’s interviewed by author & law professor Sheryll Cashin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debora MacKenzie, "COVID-19: The Pandemic that Never Should Have Happened, and How to Stop the Next One" 24.08.2020 1:00:40

Science journalist Debora MacKenzie reports on how COVID-19 became a global pandemic and offers her thoughts on how to prevent future outbreaks. She’s interviewed by Georgetown University Center for Global Health’s Professor Claire Standley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Yoo, "Defender in Chief: Donald Trump's Fight for Presidential Power" 17.08.2020 59:38

University of California, Berkeley law professor and former deputy assistant attorney general in the George W. Bush administration John Yoo weighs in on presidential powers and the U.S. Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zerlina Maxwell, MSNBC political analyst "The End of White Politics: How to Heal Our Liberal Divide" 10.08.2020 59:15

MSNBC political analyst Zerlina Maxwell offers her thoughts on identity politics and how to create a more inclusive Democratic party. She’s interviewed by Maria Kumar CEO of Voto Latino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Shellenberger, Environmental Progress Founder 02.08.2020 57:59

Environmental Progress founder Michael Shellenberger offers his thoughts on what he calls “apocalyptic” environmentalism & provides some solutions to address environmental issues of today & into the future. He’s interviewed by Andrew Revkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices