The Russell Moore Show

Jake Tapper Says Reality Is Stranger than Fiction

Sep 13, 2023

Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent, discusses his political thrillers, the impact of recent political history, the role of showmanship in politics, and the importance of being a sophisticated consumer of news in a meaningful discussion with Russell Moore on American faith and politics.

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Quick takeaways

Jake Tapper outlines his time management skills and writing process, emphasizing the importance of consistency and feedback in producing quality work.

Tapper draws parallels between the 1970s era of disillusionment and mistrust of power and the current social and political divisions, highlighting the relevance of his book 'All the Demons Are Here'.

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Writing a book while hosting a show

Jake Tapper discusses his time management skills and approach to writing books while hosting a daily show. He outlines his process of creating an outline, receiving feedback, and writing for at least 15 minutes every day.

Introduction

3min

Writing a Book and the Dark Themes of Disillusionment

7min

The Post-Pandemic Era: Not Boring and Placid

14min

Comparing the Prosecution of a Former President to the Nixon Era

2min

Understanding Different Viewpoints and Embracing Debate

4min

One might think working as a CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent would have Jake Tapper spending his spare minutes doing anything but working with words. His recently published third novel, All the Demons Are Here, would beg to differ.

On a new episode of The Russell Moore Show, Moore asks Tapper how he manages his time and talents. They discuss Tapper’s political thrillers, his curiosity about eras of disillusionment and mistrust of power, and his interest in the role of showmanship in politics. Moore and Tapper’s conversation covers the ways that recent political history has been stranger than fiction, the effect of information silos, and how Tapper’s Judaism helps him look at multiple viewpoints. They talk about how to be a sophisticated consumer of news, how Tapper keeps from giving himself over to the sensational, and the importance of a wise inner circle.

Tune in for a meaningful discussion of American faith and politics.

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