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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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Aug 31, 2020 • 59min
Edward Ball, "Life of a Klansman: A Family History in White Supremacy"
Edward Ball looks at white supremacy through the lens of his great-great grandfather, a member of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana during the years after the Civil War. He’s interviewed by author & law professor Sheryll Cashin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2020 • 1h 1min
Debora MacKenzie, "COVID-19: The Pandemic that Never Should Have Happened, and How to Stop the Next One"
Science journalist Debora MacKenzie reports on how COVID-19 became a global pandemic and offers her thoughts on how to prevent future outbreaks. She’s interviewed by Georgetown University Center for Global Health’s Professor Claire Standley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2020 • 60min
John Yoo, "Defender in Chief: Donald Trump's Fight for Presidential Power"
University of California, Berkeley law professor and former deputy assistant attorney general in the George W. Bush administration John Yoo weighs in on presidential powers and the U.S. Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2020 • 59min
Zerlina Maxwell, MSNBC political analyst "The End of White Politics: How to Heal Our Liberal Divide"
MSNBC political analyst Zerlina Maxwell offers her thoughts on identity politics and how to create a more inclusive Democratic party. She’s interviewed by Maria Kumar CEO of Voto Latino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2020 • 58min
Michael Shellenberger, Environmental Progress Founder
Environmental Progress founder Michael Shellenberger offers his thoughts on what he calls “apocalyptic” environmentalism & provides some solutions to address environmental issues of today & into the future. He’s interviewed by Andrew Revkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 4min
Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), "Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman's Guide to Politics and Political Change"
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) talks about her life, political career, and book "Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman's Guide to Politics and Political Change." She’s interviewed by Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2020 • 59min
Steve Levy, Editor at Large, Wired Magazine
Wired magazine editor at large Steven Levy reports on the creation, growth, and future of Facebook. He’s interviewed by author and Financial TImes global business columnist Rana Foroohar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2020 • 58min
Dinesh D'Souza, "United States of Socialism"
Dinesh D’Souza examines what he calls the new face of socialism. He’s interviewed by author and Independent Institute senior fellow Benjamin Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 4, 2020 • 56min
Mary Jordan, "The Art of Her Deal"
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan discusses the life and influence of first lady Melania Trump. She’s interviewed by USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2020 • 56min
Wes Moore, "Five Days"
Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore looks at the 2015 Baltimore uprising following the death of Freddy Gray through the lens of several Baltimoreans who witnessed the unrest. He’s interviewed by Demos senior fellow Heather McGhee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
