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
Jun 1, 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.
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May 25, 2025 • 1h 5min
Michael Lewis, "Who is Government?"
Bestselling nonfiction author Michael Lewis dives into the importance of government work alongside Harvard professor Elizabeth Linos. They discuss the often-overlooked contributions of civil servants and their dedication to effective governance. The dialogue explores the need for public appreciation and recognition of these unsung heroes. Lewis also emphasizes the necessity of bridging the gap between government innovation and public perception, advocating for collaboration with the private sector to enhance societal progress.
May 18, 2025 • 1h 7min
Leah Litman, "Lawless - How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes"
University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman explains why she believes the Supreme Court isn't making rulings based on legal principles. She was interviewed by author and Nation Magazine justice correspondent Elie Mystal.
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May 11, 2025 • 1h 8min
Sophie Gilbert, "Girl on Girl - How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves"
Atlantic Magazine staff writer Sophie Gilbert looks at the pop culture of the '90s & early 2000s and its impact on women and the feminist movement. She's interviewed by Jennifer Pozner, author and founder of Women in Media & News.
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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.
