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After Words

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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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Jul 5, 2026

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders, "Speaking for Myself" 14.09.2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), "Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman's Guide to Politics and Political Change" 27.07.2020

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) talks about her life, political career, and book  "Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman's Guide to Politics and Political Change." She’s interviewed by Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Levy, Editor at Large, Wired Magazine 18.07.2020

Wired magazine editor at large Steven Levy reports on the creation, growth, and future of Facebook. He’s interviewed by author and Financial TImes global business columnist Rana Foroohar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dinesh D'Souza, "United States of Socialism" 13.07.2020

Dinesh D’Souza examines what he calls the new face of socialism. He’s interviewed by author and Independent Institute senior fellow Benjamin Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Jordan, "The Art of Her Deal" 04.07.2020

Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan discusses the life and influence of first lady Melania Trump. She’s interviewed by USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wes Moore, "Five Days" 27.06.2020

Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore looks at the 2015 Baltimore uprising following the death of Freddy Gray through the lens of several Baltimoreans who witnessed the unrest. He’s interviewed by Demos senior fellow Heather McGhee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Caplan, "The Case Against Education" 20.06.2020

Economics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for the job market. He is interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education senior writer Scott Carlson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Eberhardt, "Biased" 13.06.2020

Stanford University Professor Jennifer Eberhardt talked about her book, Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do, in which she offered her insights on implicit racial bias. She was interviewed by Representative Val Demings (D-FL).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthur Brooks, "Love Your Enemies" 07.06.2020

Longtime American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks offered strategies on how to bridge the political divide in America. He was interviewed by Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" 31.05.2020

Shoshana Zuboff, author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, talked about the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hughes, "Fair Shot" 24.05.2020

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes discussed his plan to reduce poverty and strengthen the middle class by offering working people a guaranteed income paid for by the one percent. He is interviewed by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Ricketts, "The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get" 17.05.2020

Joe Ricketts talked about his book, The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get: An Entrepreneur’s Memoir, in which he offered insights into becoming an entrepreneur and founding TD Ameritrade. He was interviewed by former Wall Street investment banker and author William Cohan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Westover, "Educated" 10.05.2020

Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her introduction to formal education at age 17. She was interviewed by author and journalist Susannah Cahalan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), "The Case Against Socialism" 03.05.2020

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talks about his book, The Case Against Socialism, in which he discusses the history of socialism and argues that there is a new threat of socialist ideology on the rise in the U.S.. He is interviewed by Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew McCabe, Former Deputy Director of the FBI 26.04.2020

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe discussed his career, the FBI, and his firing from the Bureau. He was interviewed by New York Times reporter Adam Goldman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim McKelvey, author of "The Innovation Stack" 19.04.2020

Square co-founder Jim McKelvey author of "The Innovation Stack" offered his thoughts on innovation and competition for startup businesses. He was interviewed by Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle King, Author of "The Fix" 12.04.2020

Netflix director of inclusion and former UN official Michelle King examined what she calls the invisible barriers to women succeeding in the workplace. She was interviewed by author and former USA Today Editor-in-Chief Joanne Lipman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Karl, Author of "Front Row at the Trump Show" 05.04.2020

ABC News' chief White House correspondent Jonathan Karl provided a behind the scenes look at President Trump’s administration. He was interviewed by Mike McCurry, former White House press secretary in the Clinton administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eilene Zimmerman, Author of "Smacked" 29.03.2020

Journalist Eilene Zimmerman looked at white-collar drug addiction. She was interviewed by former health commissioner for Baltimore, Dr. Leana Wen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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