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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
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Mar 5, 2023 • 58min
Nick Tabor, "Africatown - America's Last Slave Ship and the Community It Created"
Nick Tabor traced the history & impact of nearby industries on Africatown in Alabama, a community established by the last slaves brought to the U.S. in 1860. He reported on the conditions of the community up through today with some direct descendants of the founders of Africatown still residing in the community. He was interviewed by White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Vice Chair Catherine Flowers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2023 • 1h 2min
Todd Bensman, "Overrun - How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History"
Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues at the U.S. southern border. He was interviewed by Daily Caller investigative immigration reporter Jennie Taer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2023 • 1h 2min
Joanna Schwartz, "Shielded - How the Police Became Untouchable"
UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz examined how the U.S. legal system handles police misconduct. She was interviewed by New York Law School professor Kirk Burkhalter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2023 • 1h 3min
Maya Kornberg, "Inside Congressional Committees"
Author Maya Kornberg looked at the functions of congressional committees and examined their strengths and weaknesses. She was interviewed by American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Kevin Kosar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 5, 2023 • 1h
Saket Soni, "The Great Escape"
Author and community organizer Saket Soni retold the story of how a group of men from India came to the U.S. as guest workers and became trapped in forced labor. He was interviewed by Migration Policy Institute senior fellow Muzaffar Chishti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2023 • 56min
Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), "Crushed - Big Tech's War on Free Speech"
Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) argued that big tech companies like Apple and Google are hurting commerce and censoring speech. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Tracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2023 • 59min
Philip Bump, "The Aftermath"
Washington Post columnist Philip Bump examined how baby boomers have impacted the U.S economy and political system and how future generations will fare. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president Layla Zaidane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2023 • 1h 1min
Ben Crump and Armstrong Williams, "Crisis in the Classroom"
Talk show host Armstrong Williams and Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump shared their concerns about the education system in America. They were interviewed by Politico education editor Delece Smith-Barrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 8, 2023 • 1h
Steven Sund, "Courage Under Fire"
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund provided his personal account of the events leading up to the January 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. He was interviewed by New York Times congressional reporter Luke Broadwater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2023 • 50min
Linda Villarosa, "Under The Skin: The Hidden Toll Of Racism On American Lives And On The Health Of Our Nation"
The New York Times listed author Linda Villarosa's "Under The Skin" as one of the "Ten Best Books of 2022." In this podcast, we hear more from her on the book, the research, and racial disparities in health care.After Words will return with new episodes on Saturday, January 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
