Reflections on Historical Narratives and Reading Habits

Jamie is joined by New York Times opinion columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Carlos Lozada to discuss his new book, The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians. The two discuss how to read a politician’s memoir and the failures of The 1619 Project.

The Agenda:

—Does everyone use a ghostwriter?

—Insights from the acknowledgments section

—Inside Obama’s presidency

—Has The 1619 Project harmed the NYT’s brand?

—The worst books by politicians

Show Notes:

—Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama

—Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose

—Decision Points

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