C-SPAN

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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Episodes

Victor Davis Hanson, "The Case for Trump" 23.03.2019

Victor Davis Hanson discusses the campaign, election, and presidency of Donald Trump. He's interviewed by former Congressman Dave Brat (R-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela Stent, "Putin's World" 16.03.2019

Georgetown University professor Angela Stent examines Russia's foreign policy and international goals. She's interviewed by Representative Dina Titus (D-NV), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Doug Jones, "Bending Toward Justice" 09.03.2019

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) recounts his prosecution of two former KKK members involved in the 1963 Birmingham church bombing that killed four black girls. He's interviewed by author and journalist Diane McWhorter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew McCabe, "The Threat" 02.03.2019

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

Jason Rezaian, "Prisoner" 23.02.2019

The [Washington Post]'s Jason Rezaian discusses the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He's interviewed by Rep. Jared Huffman of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Abramson, "Merchants of Truth" 16.02.2019

Former [New York Times] executive editor Jill Abramson reports on the state of the news business with the influx of new technologies. She's interviewed by Vivian Schiller, former president and CEO of NPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" 09.02.2019

Shoshana Zuboff examines the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She is interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Christie, "Let Me Finish" 02.02.2019

Former New Jersey Governor and presidential candidate Chris Christie discusses his political career and offers his insights about President Trump's administration. He's interviewed by CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Land, "Maid" 26.01.2019

Stephanie Land discusses her path from working as a maid to earning a journalism degree and later writing about the working poor. She is interviewed by Rachel Schneider, co-author of [The Financial Diaries]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(KEYED) After Words: Sebastian Gorka, "Why We Fight"' 19.01.2019

Former Trump Administration strategist Sebastian Gorka offers his thoughts on how the U.S. can strengthen its national security. He's interviewed by Amb. Paula Dobriansky, fmr. Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs in the Bush administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reniqua Allen, "It Was All a Dream" 12.01.2019

Reniqua Allen examines whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by [The Root] editor-in-chief Danielle Belton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(KEYED) After Words: Tucker Carlson, "Ship of Fools"' 08.12.2018

Fox News host Tucker Carlson offers his thoughts on elitism in America. He's interviewed by Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Macy, "Dopesick" 20.10.2018

Journalist Beth Macy reports on the opioid crisis in America in her book, [Dopesick]. She's interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Westover, "Educated" 24.02.2018

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

After Words with Senator Mitch McConnell 04.06.2016

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks about his book [The Long Game: A Memoir], in which he discusses his life in politics. He is interviewed by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Words with Cornel West 04.04.2015

Author Cornel West discusses his book, [The Radical King], about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, radical political thinking, a side of the late civil rights leader that the author argues has been diminished and sanitized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Words With Justice John Paul Stevens 17.05.2014

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens died on Tuesday. He was 99-years-old. In this program from 2014, Mr. Stevens talks about his book, [Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Words with Michael Kimmel 07.12.2013

Sociologist Michael Kimmel talks about his book, [Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era], in which he presents what he calls a comprehensive diagnosis of the fears, anxieties and rage of America's angry white male. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Words with Jim Lehrer 24.09.2011

In 2011, Jim Lehrer, the former anchor of the PBS NewsHour, appeared on C-SPAN's "After Words" program to discuss his book "Tension City." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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