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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Motherland

Book • 2025

Motherland is a comprehensive exploration of African culture and identity, weaving together historical narratives and personal experiences.

Luke Pepera delves into themes such as nomadic cultures, matriarchal societies, and the significance of oral storytelling, highlighting figures like Mansa Musa and Queen Amanirenas.

The book offers a rich tapestry of African history, challenging outdated perceptions and celebrating the continent's diverse heritage.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Noel King

as written by

Julia Yoffe

, who is a longtime Russia hand.

Trump meets with Europe

Mentioned by

Max Bergmann

as the guest's recently published book and recommended to listeners as a fascinating read.

The History of Russian Feminism with Julia Ioffe

Mentioned by

Clarissa Ward

as a book with portraits of different first ladies, like Raisa Gorbacheva and Lyudmila Putina.

Julia Ioffe and Clarissa Ward on Putin, Russia and the Women Fighting For A Better Future (Part Two)

Mentioned by

Julia Ioffe

as her new book, which tells the stories of the many women who have shaped modern Russia.

Julia Ioffe and Clarissa Ward on Putin, Russia and the Women Fighting For A Better Future (Part One)

Mentioned by

Matt Elton

as a book spanning 500,000 years of African history.

Why Africa's history is more than just the slave trade

Mentioned by

Julia Ioffe

as her new book about the feminist history of modern Russia.

Trump’s Putin-Zelensky Jenga

Mentioned by

Peter Hamby

, congratulating

Julia Yaffe

on being long listed for the National Book Award for it.

A Foggy Bottom Witch Hunt

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as the author of "Motherland: 500,000 Years of African History, Cultures, and Identity"

317: African Amazons

Recommended by

Peter Hamby

as a Christmas or holiday gift for those who still read.

White House War & Peace

Mentioned by

Ari Shapiro

, who describes it as a part history, part memoir that tells the story of Russia through the lens of the women who shaped it.

Is Vladimir Putin outsmarting Donald Trump?

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