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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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Nov 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
Dr. Paul Offit, "You Bet Your Life"
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Infectious Diseases division chief & Vaccine Education Ctr. director Dr. Paul Offit talks about the risks associated with medical innovation. He’s interviewed by Johns Hopkins University epidemiologist Dr. Emily Gu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 7, 2021 • 35min
Andrew Yang, "Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy"
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang argues that America’s current economic & political systems are outdated & offers suggestions on how to transform both to address 21st century challenges. He’s interviewed by Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2021 • 1h 2min
Vivek Ramaswamy, "Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam"
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy argues that corporate America is signing on to "woke culture" only to increase profits. He's interviewed by Greg Mankiw, former Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers during the George W. Bush administration and a Harvard University economics professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2021 • 1h
Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) "Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could"
Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflects on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president’s first impeachment trial, & shares his views on threats against American democracy. He’s interviewed by AP chief congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2021 • 1h 1min
Former Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE), "Death of the Senate"
Former U.S. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) discusses the decline of bipartisanship in the Senate and offers recommendations to restore it in the chamber. He's interviewed by Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2021 • 1h 1min
Lizzie Johnson, "Paradise"
Journalist Lizzie Johnson looked at the root causes of California's 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century. She was interviewed by Terry Baker, CEO of the Society of American Foresters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 3, 2021 • 1h 2min
George Will, "American Happiness and Discontents: The Unruly Torrent, 2008-2020"
Syndicated columnist George Will reflects on what he calls the 'unruly torrent years' between 2008-2020. He's interviewed by Amanda Carpenter, Bulwark columnist, and CNN political contributor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2021 • 59min
Michelle Easton, "How to Raise a Conservative Daughter"
Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offers her thoughts on how to pass down conservative values to young women. She's interviewed by Independent Women's Forum president Carrie Lukas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2021 • 1h 4min
Former Governor Mark Sanford, "Two Roads Diverged"
Former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Representative Mark Sanford reflects on his political career and discusses the future of the Republican Party. He’s interviewed by former Congressman Charlie Dent (R-PA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2021 • 1h 2min
Josh Mitchell, "The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe"
What caused student loan debt in the U.S. to rise to more than a trillion dollars? Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Mitchell talks about this growing debt for parents and students with NPR education reporter Anya Kamenetz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
