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Buckley
The Life and the Revolution That Changed America
Book • 2025
This biography by Sam Tanenhaus explores the multifaceted life of William F. Buckley Jr., from his founding of National Review to his roles as a syndicated columnist, TV debater, and bestselling novelist.
It delves into his alliances with prominent figures like Joseph McCarthy and Ronald Reagan, as well as his secret exploits and later struggles within the conservative movement.
It delves into his alliances with prominent figures like Joseph McCarthy and Ronald Reagan, as well as his secret exploits and later struggles within the conservative movement.
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Mentioned in 10 episodes
Recommended by John Fassman as the best biography he has read in quite some time.
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I’d like not to thank the academy: graduates’ fortunes slip
Recommended by John Fassman as the best biography he has read in quite some time.
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I’d like not to thank the academy: graduates’ fortunes slip
Mentioned as the subject of the episode, discussing his new biography of William F. Buckley Jr.
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A Complicated Man: William F. Buckley, Jr. (w/ Sam Tanenhaus)
Mentioned as Sam Tannenhaus's new book about the life and revolution of William F. Buckley Jr.
Sam Tanenhaus On Bill Buckley
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Sam Adler-Bell , announcing the upcoming release of his biography of William F. Buckley Jr.
Sam Adler-Bell , announcing the upcoming release of his biography of William F. Buckley Jr.
Know Your Friends: 100th Episode Mailbag
Mentioned as a new and important book by Sam Tannenhaus.
Firing Line, Then and Now - Special Guests US Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Author Sam Tanenhaus
