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C-SPAN
C-SPAN brings together best-selling nonfiction authors and influential interviewers for wide-ranging, hour- long conversations. Find this podcast every Saturday after 10 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "Lectures in History" and "Q&A" podcasts.
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Aug 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager & Isaac Arnsdorf, "2024"
This conversation was a behind-the-scenes account of the 2024 presidential election that sent Donald Trump back to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term -- only the second president other than Grover Cleveland to achieve that distinction, and after a litany of criminal and civil investigations and two assassination attempts.
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Aug 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
"Framed," John Grisham and Jim McCloskey
Bestselling author John Grisham and co-author Jim McCloskey wrote about the challenges of exonerating a person who is wrongfully convicted. Princeton Library, Centurion, and Labyrinth Books in Princeton, New Jersey, sponsored this event.
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Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 12min
Patrick McGee, "Apple in China"
Financial Times San Francisco Correspondent Patrick McGee examined Apple's relationship with China and the impact of locating so many factories there. The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosted this event.
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Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 11min
Bill Clinton and James Patterson, "First Gentleman"
Former President Bill Clinton talked with his co-author James Patterson about their latest novel: A mystery in the White House that leads to the first gentleman on trial for murder. Politics and Prose Bookstore hosted this event at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C
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Jul 13, 2025 • 1h 10min
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, "Far From Home.."
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) told her own political story in Far From Home. She was first elected in 2001 and has served in the Senate since 2002. Her book covers a career ranging from the emergence of the tea party movement to President Trump's second election. Politics and Prose bookstore hosted this event at the Sixth and I cultural center in Washington, D.C.
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Jul 6, 2025 • 1h 10min
José Andrés , "Change the Recipe"
Chef José Andrés talked about the life lessons he's learned through the work he does with the World Central Kitchen, an organization that feeds people in conflict and disaster zones around the world. He spoke at George Washington University's Lisner Hall
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Jun 29, 2025 • 46min
Dave and Dina McCormick, "Who Believed in You?"
Dave McCormick, a Republican Senator from Pennsylvania and co-author of 'Who Believed in You?', joins his wife Dina McCormick, a former Deputy National Security Advisor. They explore the profound impact of mentorship, sharing personal anecdotes of influential figures who've shaped their careers. Key topics include the significance of mentorship in bridging divides, the ripple effects of unseen mentorship, and the vital role it plays in fostering trust and empowering the next generation, especially women in male-dominated fields.

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Jun 22, 2025 • 1h 4min
Mark Bauerlein, The Dumbest Generation Grows Up: From Stupefied Youth to Dangerous Adults
Mark Bauerlein, an Emory University professor emeritus and author of 'The Dumbest Generation Grows Up', discusses alarming trends in Millennial civic knowledge. He critiques the impact of digital technology, revealing how it fosters insularity and disengagement from societal issues. Bauerlein explores the paradox of loneliness amidst social media connection and emphasizes the importance of solitude for personal growth. He also compares the challenges faced by Millennials versus Generation Z, advocating for deeper engagement and meaningful cultural experiences to inspire the younger generation.

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Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 1min
Teresa Ghilarducci, "Work, Retire, Repeat - The Uncertainty of Retirement in the New Economy"
Teresa Ghilarducci, a New School economics professor and author of "Work, Retire, Repeat," discusses the complexities of retirement in America. She highlights systemic reforms needed to address retirement inequalities and critiques the idea of merely working longer for financial security. The conversation dives into the disparity of retirement experiences, especially during the pandemic, and the financial vulnerabilities faced by early retirees. Ghilarducci advocates for a more equitable pension system and innovative policies to support older workers and enhance retirement planning.

Jun 8, 2025 • 59min
Stephanie Land "Maid"
Stephanie Land discusses her path from working as a maid to earning a journalism degree and later writing about the working poor. She was interviewed by Rachel Schneider, co-author of "The Financial Diaries."
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