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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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Jun 5, 2021 • 1h 4min
Jane Harman, Insanity Defense: Why Our Failure to Confront Hard National Security Problems Makes Us Less Safe
How should the defense budget be allocated? Is China the looming threat that many say it is? Or is Russia still a danger to the U.S.? Former Democratic California Congresswoman, longtime national security insider, and Wilson Center president emerita Jane Harman argues that past administrations have failed to confront some of the most challenging national security issues and offers some recommendations to make the U.S. safer in the future. She's interviewed by Janet Napolitano, former Homeland Security Secretary during the Obama Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2021 • 59min
Jason Riley, Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell
Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley discusses the life and career of economist Thomas Sowell. He's interviewed by nationally syndicated talk show host Dennis Prager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2021 • 59min
Brad Stone, "Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire"
Bloomberg News' Brad Stone reports on the growth and evolution of Amazon and profiles its founder Jeff Bezos. He's interviewed by Insider's chief tech correspondent Eugene Kim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2021 • 59min
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), "Persist"
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talks about the influences in her life and political career, and in her advocacy work. She's interviewed by Washington Post White House reporter Annie Linskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2021 • 59min
Patrick Radden Keefe, "Empire of Pain"
New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe reports on the Sackler family’s wealth that was built on pharmaceuticals, which included Valium and OxyContin. He’s interviewed by author and journalist Beth Macy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2021 • 59min
Cindy McCain, "Stronger"
Cindy McCain discusses family, country and her life with her late husband Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). She’s interviewed by Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), former U.S. Senator and 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2021 • 54min
John Woodrow Cox, "Children Under Fire: An American Crisis"
Washington Post staff writer John Woodrow Cox reports on the effects of gun violence on children in America. He’s interviewed by Teachers College, Columbia University health education associate professor Sonali Rajan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2021 • 58min
Lisa Genova, "Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting"
Neuroscientist Lisa Genova discusses how our memory works. She’s interviewed by author and “The Forgetting” podcast co-host David Shenk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2021 • 57min
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), "Every Day Is a Gift"
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) talks about her life and career in the military and in the U.S. Senate. She’s interviewed by Politico’s congressional editor Elana Schor. www.oracle.com/goto/cspan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 4, 2021 • 1h 3min
Dana Perino, "Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (from a Former Young Woman)"
Former White House Press Secretary and Fox News host Dana Perino reflects on her career and offers life lessons. She’s interviewed by Victoria Clarke, former Assistant Defense Secretary for Public Affairs in the George W. Bush Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
