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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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Jennifer Steinhauser Author of "The Firsts" 22.03.2020 53:53

New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer chronicles the first year of the largest class of women elected to the U.S. Congress. She was interviewed by first term Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K.T. McFarland, Author of "Revolution" 15.03.2020 59:01

Former Deputy National Security Adviser K.T. McFarland details her time in the Trump Administration. She’s interviewed author and New Zealand columnist Danielle McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Drutman, Author of "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop" 08.03.2020 1:00:15

Lee Drutman argued that the two-party system is damaging America’s democracy. He’s interviewed by George Washington University professor and author Matthew Dallek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Thomas, Syndicated Columnist 01.03.2020 1:01:08

Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas explored the rise and fall of nations historically and offered his thoughts on whether the United States will remain a superpower. He was interviewed by author and CNN contributor Amanda Carpenter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope" 23.02.2020 51:49

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. They were interviewed by Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Pipes, "False Premise, False Promise" 16.02.2020 58:51

Pacific Research Institute president Sally Pipes made the argument against Medicare for all. She was interviewed by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant, "Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field" 09.02.2020 59:24

ESPN.com senior writer Howard Bryant offered his thoughts on sports, politics, and race in America. He was interviewed by author and former NBA player Etan Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Bernstein, "American Oligarchs" 01.02.2020 1:02:13

Journalist Andrea Bernstein chronicles the Trump and Kushner families rise to prominence. She's interviewed by Washington Post business reporter Jonathan O'Connell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rana Foroohar, "Don't Be Evil" 18.01.2020 1:00:12

Financial Times columnist and CNN analyst Rana Foroohar argues that large tech companies are failing to keep consumer data and privacy safe and secure. She's interviewed by CNBC's Jon Fortt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peggy Orenstein, "Boys & Sex" 11.01.2020 56:10

[New York Times Magazine] contributor Peggy Orenstein examines sexual culture and young male masculinity. She's interviewed by author Jared Yates Sexton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Greenhouse, "Beaten Down, Worked Up" 04.01.2020 58:25

Steven Greenhouse examines the challenges American workers face today. He's interviewed by Congressman Andy Levin (D-MI). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Chatterton Williams, "Self-Portrait in Black and White" 28.12.2019 1:00:03

New York Times Magazine contributor Thomas Chatterton Williams looks at race and identity. He's interviewed by author and New York Times columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(KEYED) After Words: Freeman Hrabowski, "The Empowered University"' 21.12.2019 1:00:27

University of Maryland, Baltimore County president Freeman Hrabowski shares his insights on building and sustaining an inclusive, high achieving, and innovative university. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Words, Joe Ricketts, "The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get" 14.12.2019 1:00:29

Joe Ricketts offers insights into becoming an entrepreneur and founding TD Ameritrade. He's interviewed by former Wall Street investment banker and author William Cohan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindy West, "The Witches Are Coming" 07.12.2019 1:05:03

New York Times contributing opinion writer Lindy West discusses the #metoo movement. She's interviewed by New York magazine writer at large and author Rebecca Traister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Milov, "The Cigarette" 30.11.2019 1:01:26

University of Virginia history professor Sarah Milov explores the political history of tobacco in America. She's interviewed by former FDA Commissioner David Kessler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregg Jarrett, "Witch Hunt" 28.11.2019 58:06

Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offers his thoughts on the Mueller report and the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He's interviewed by Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martha Minow, "When Should Law Forgive?" 16.11.2019 1:02:22

Former Harvard Law School dean Martha Minow examines cases in which the law is forgiving. She's interviewed by Georgetown Law professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newt Gingrich, "Trump vs. China" 09.11.2019 57:10

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich offers his thoughts on the threats the U.S.faces from China. He's interviewed by the American Enterprise Institute's Oriana Mastro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Shulkin, "It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country" 02.11.2019 1:00:57

David Shulkin recounts his time as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He's interviewed by Jeremy Butler, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Rand Paul, "The Case Against Socialism" 26.10.2019 46:44

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses the history of socialism and argues that there is a new threat of socialist ideology on the rise in America. He's interviewed by Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregg Jarrett, "Witch Hunt" 19.10.2019 58:06

Susan Rice, "Tough Love - My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For" 12.10.2019 1:01:34

Former Obama administration National Security Advisor and U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice discusses her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She's interviewed by Robin Wright, an author and columnist with the [New Yorker]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Gertz, "Deceiving the Sky - Inside Communist China's Drive for Global Supremacy" 06.10.2019 59:18

Washington Times national security columnist Bill Gertz discusses China's efforts to become a global military and economic superpower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Tough, "The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us" 28.09.2019 59:39

Paul Tough reports on the challenges and costs of a college education. He's interviewed by Sara Goldrick-Rab author and Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice Founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices