Books and More with William Cooper

Here's Chapter 1 of my new novel. https://www.amazon.com/Trial-Donald-H-Rumsfeld-Novel-ebook/dp/B0FCG4M4N3 "Cooper’s writing is bold and intelligent. The mysterious narrator adds intrigue, and the courtroom sequences are written with striking tension that keeps readers hooked." Novels' Nest  

Law Professor Richard Epstein (one of the most-cited legal scholars of all time) joins to discuss the war powers. His new book The Myth of Birthright Citizenship: What the Fourteenth Amendment Really Says comes out May 1.  

As shines through in the interview, Professor Shaefer has a clear-eyed and deeply informed view of one of the most important--and neglected--topics in American society: poverty alleviation. His work has been cited in the New York Times, Washington Post, The Economist, and The Atlantic, and he has been featured on such programs as PBS NewsHour, Marketplace, 1A, All Things Considered, and CNBC’s Nig...

Max and I discuss the most consequential topics in technology today, including AI and cybersecurity. In addition to his work running the technology section at Fast Company, his writing has also appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, Wired, and The Guardian. He is the recipient of two Society of Professional Journalists awards and his 2016 essay on diners was anthologi...

Ken is the lead NFL reporter for The New York Times. We discuss the recent NFL meetings, the upcoming draft, and his hit book, Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut. It's a great read. The NFL is, indeed, a juggernaut.  

Ilona joins to discuss her tremendous new novel FIVE, out on May 5, 2026. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803094/five-by-ilona-bannister/ Book Description Five lives. Five stories. Four will live—one will die. Who it will be? In this slow-burn masterpiece of psychological fiction, the choice is all yours. “Five is a gripping, chilling story that asks difficult questions about judgement, f...

We discuss Professor Benton's latest book, They Called It Peace, and how it applies to current events--including the recent capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691248479/they-called-it-peace

How Our Constitution Works … And Why It Doesn’t: A wonderful discussion with Professor Eskridge—one of the top ten most-cited legal scholars of all time. He doesn’t mince words in his critique of the court. DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com

A delightful interview with the co-publishers (two lifelong friends and book lovers) of Quite Literally Books, a heritage press devoted to discovering and reissuing ought-to-be-in-print books by American women authors—and occasionally others—who’ve been shelved for far too long. https://quiteliterallybooks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopfyHvxDG8jGe6Lvrqerie5N3GVrSpiUtmG2ts75GnMIp0KfMUj   will-cooper.com

The Rt Hon Sir Desmond Swayne is the Conservative MP for New Forest West. We have a far-reaching and stimulating conversation about US and UK politics.   DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. https://will-cooper.com/

Georgetown Law Professor Steve Vladeck joins the show to discuss his New York Times bestselling book  The Shadow Docket . Steve a leading authority on the Supreme Court and his wildly popular Substack newsletter  One First  is essential reading for every citizen concerned with (and by) the nation's highest court.    

Some fun snippets from my new novel.  DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com

Her new novel, Evening Begins the Day, will be published by Koehler Books in Spring 2026! The story weaves together two families in crisis—one reeling from a marital betrayal and the other grappling with their at-risk teenage daughter—with an ancient spiritual practice called The Counting of the Omer; a modern-day quest for community, hope, and safety.   https://jessicabrilliantkeener.com/about-je...

We discuss her book, Love Will Save Us, Right?: A Memoir. https://citylights.com/city-lights-published/love-will-save-us-right/ Suzette has worked as a community developer and non-profit organizer for three decades. She trained as an AIDS chaplain, street outreach worker, substance abuse counselor, reproductive health educator, volunteer coordinator, and public speaker. She managed an HHSA communi...

Noel Thomas is co-founder and CEO of Dark Watch, a data company focused on anti-trafficking. His faith and conviction opened his heart for the oppressed and marginalized. Noel has been dedicated to researching, educating on, coordinating, and managing the development of counter-trafficking solutions. He lives on Florida’s Atlantic Coast.  DARK TRAFFIC: The Dangerous Intersection of Technology, Cri...

Dr. Sara Glass is a therapist, writer, and speaker—helping people process trauma to live bold, honest, and proud lives. We discuss her hit memoir Kissing Girls On Shabbat. https://www.drsaraglass.com/

We discuss Mirko's book "Military Victory Beyond the Battlefield: Outside Wartime" (Oxford University Press, 2025). More information: Buy the book  here  and enter discount code AUFLY30 for a 30% discount Access the book  here  - likely free for holders of a university account.  Suggest the book to your local library by completing  this form   Read a short interview with the Author about the book ...

We discuss Julian's new book, Neptune's Fortune. Julian Sancton is the New York Times bestselling author of Madhouse at the End of the Earth and a senior features editor at The Hollywood Reporter. His work has appeared in Vanity Fair, National Geographic, Esquire, The New Yorker, and GQ, among other publications. He has reported from every continent, including Antarctica, and lives in Larchmont, N...

We discuss Brian's book, Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike. Brian Castner is a nonfiction writer, former Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer, and veteran of the Iraq War. His most recent book is Stampede, a new history of the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush. He is also the bestselling author of Disappointment River, All the Ways We Kill and Die, and the war memoir The Long Walk, which was...

We discuss his work and his new book, The Kids Who Aren’t Okay. Dr. Greene is a clinical psychologist, and he’s been working with children and families for over 30 years. His influential work is widely known throughout the world. https://livesinthebalance.org/

On this episode of How Our Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't, we delve into a very timely and important topic: elections during wartime.  DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com

We discuss A.J.'s many books and advice for aspiring authors in a complicated marketplace. https://ajsidransky.com/

In this episode of How Our Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't we explore partisan primaries, a key factor in our highly polarized politics.   DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com

Joan Silber has written ten books of fiction--most recently, Mercy, out in fall 2025. Secrets of Happiness was a Washington Post Best Book of the year and a Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of the Year. Improvement won The National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award. She also received the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story. Her other works of fiction inclu...

Legendary Hollywood producer Carol Baum is behind many great movies and books. She tells her story on Books and More. Her book: https://www.carolfriedlandbaum.com/book/   DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com