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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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Apr 19, 2020 • 1h 2min
Jim McKelvey, author of "The Innovation Stack"
Square co-founder Jim McKelvey author of "The Innovation Stack" offered his thoughts on innovation and competition for startup businesses. He was interviewed by Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2020 • 1h 1min
Michelle King, Author of "The Fix"
Netflix director of inclusion and former UN official Michelle King examined what she calls the invisible barriers to women succeeding in the workplace. She was interviewed by author and former USA Today Editor-in-Chief Joanne Lipman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 5, 2020 • 1h 5min
Jonathan Karl, Author of "Front Row at the Trump Show"
ABC News' chief White House correspondent Jonathan Karl provided a behind the scenes look at President Trump’s administration. He was interviewed by Mike McCurry, former White House press secretary in the Clinton administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2020 • 1h
Eilene Zimmerman, Author of "Smacked"
Journalist Eilene Zimmerman looked at white-collar drug addiction. She was interviewed by former health commissioner for Baltimore, Dr. Leana Wen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2020 • 54min
Jennifer Steinhauser Author of "The Firsts"
New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer chronicles the first year of the largest class of women elected to the U.S. Congress. She was interviewed by first term Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2020 • 59min
K.T. McFarland, Author of "Revolution"
Former Deputy National Security Adviser K.T. McFarland details her time in the Trump Administration. She’s interviewed author and New Zealand columnist Danielle McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8, 2020 • 1h
Lee Drutman, Author of "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop"
Lee Drutman argued that the two-party system is damaging America’s democracy. He’s interviewed by George Washington University professor and author Matthew Dallek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 1, 2020 • 1h 1min
Cal Thomas, Syndicated Columnist
Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas explored the rise and fall of nations historically and offered his thoughts on whether the United States will remain a superpower. He was interviewed by author and CNN contributor Amanda Carpenter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2020 • 52min
Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope"
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. They were interviewed by Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2020 • 59min
Sally Pipes, "False Premise, False Promise"
Pacific Research Institute president Sally Pipes made the argument against Medicare for all. She was interviewed by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
