
After Words
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.
Latest episodes

May 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
David Graham, "The Project - How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America"
Journalist David Graham looks at how parts of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 document is being implemented by the Trump administration. He's interviewed by author and George Washington University professor Matthew Dallek.
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Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 9min
Stephen Witt, "The Thinking Machine - Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip"
Journalist Stephen Witt profiles the company Nvidia, its founder Jensen Huang, and the development of their microchip. He's interviewed by Business Insider reporter Emma Cosgrove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
Viet Thanh Nguyen, "To Save and to Destroy - Writing as an Other"
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen reflected on how society can build allegiances beyond racial identity & have more global solidarity. He's interviewed by author Ijeoma Oluo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 9min
Senator James Lankford (R-OK), "Turnaround - America's Revival"
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) speaks about his faith, the challenges the country faces, and what he believes needs to happen to improve the country. He's interviewed by Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 9min
David Enrich, "Murder the Truth"
New York Times investigative journalist David Enrich argues that the rich & powerful are using free speech laws to suppress dissent. He's interviewed by author and George Washington Law School professor Mary Anne Franks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 8min
Paul Blustein, "King Dollar - The Past and Future of the World's Dominant Currency"'
Paul Blustein, an award-winning economic journalist and author of "King Dollar," delves into the enduring dominance of the U.S. dollar in global finance. He uncovers its historical evolution and future challenges, particularly in the face of cryptocurrencies and geopolitical tensions. The discussion reveals the strategic use of dollar dominance in national security and the potential influence of China's renminbi. Blustein highlights the complexities of de-dollarization and the responsibilities tied to maintaining the currency's global leadership.

Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 5min
Michael Lewis, "Who is Government?"
Bestselling author Michael Lewis, known for 'Moneyball' and 'The Big Short', dives deep into his latest work focusing on the vital role of federal employees. He discusses the often-hidden contributions of public servants, challenging stereotypes and highlighting their diverse experiences. Lewis emphasizes the need to reassess our views on government efficiency and the importance of transparency in building public trust. He argues for a narrative shift that appreciates the innovative spirit present in government roles, advocating for stronger civic engagement.

Mar 16, 2025 • 1h 7min
Dr. Adam Ratner, "Booster Shots -The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health"
Dr. Adam Ratner spoke about the resurgence of measles that he's seeing as a pediatrician and the future of children's health. He was interviewed by George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health professor Emily Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 9min
Omar El Akkad, "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This"
Omar El Akkad questions if the U.S. is forsaking its core values, after covering wars around the globe & social unrest as a journalist for 20 years. He's interviewed by author and University of Oxford Modern Middle Eastern History professor Eugene Rogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2025 • 1h 19min
Kevin Fagan, "The Lost and the Found - A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family, and Second Chances"
Journalist Kevin Fagan reports on the underlying issues of homelessness in America, tracing the experiences of two unhoused persons in San Francisco. He was interviewed by former Obama Administration HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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