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Best-selling nonfiction authors in in-depth conversations about their books, ideas, and the issues shaping today’s world. New episodes drop every Saturday after 10 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that also brings you the Lectures in History and Q&A
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Jun 25, 2021 • 1h 1min
Andy Slavitt, "Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response"
Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) talks with author Andy Slavitt, former senior advisor in the Biden administration, about the U.S. response to the Coronavirus pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2021 • 1h
Alex Marlow, Breaking the News: Exposing the Establishment Media's Hidden Deals and Secret Corruption
Breitbart editor in chief Alex Marlow argues that the mainstream media has destroyed its credibility. He's interviewed by Reason Magazine editor at large Matt Welch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2021 • 1h 2min
Bill Bratton, The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America
Former NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton discusses his leadership in law enforcement over three decades and offers his thoughts on policing in America today. He's interviewed by Charles Ramsey, former Philadelphia police commissioner and Metropolitan DC Police chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2021 • 1h 4min
Jane Harman, Insanity Defense: Why Our Failure to Confront Hard National Security Problems Makes Us Less Safe
How should the defense budget be allocated? Is China the looming threat that many say it is? Or is Russia still a danger to the U.S.? Former Democratic California Congresswoman, longtime national security insider, and Wilson Center president emerita Jane Harman argues that past administrations have failed to confront some of the most challenging national security issues and offers some recommendations to make the U.S. safer in the future. She's interviewed by Janet Napolitano, former Homeland Security Secretary during the Obama Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2021 • 59min
Jason Riley, Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell
Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley discusses the life and career of economist Thomas Sowell. He's interviewed by nationally syndicated talk show host Dennis Prager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2021 • 59min
Brad Stone, "Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire"
Bloomberg News' Brad Stone reports on the growth and evolution of Amazon and profiles its founder Jeff Bezos. He's interviewed by Insider's chief tech correspondent Eugene Kim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2021 • 59min
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), "Persist"
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talks about the influences in her life and political career, and in her advocacy work. She's interviewed by Washington Post White House reporter Annie Linskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2021 • 59min
Patrick Radden Keefe, "Empire of Pain"
New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe reports on the Sackler family’s wealth that was built on pharmaceuticals, which included Valium and OxyContin. He’s interviewed by author and journalist Beth Macy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2021 • 59min
Cindy McCain, "Stronger"
Cindy McCain discusses family, country and her life with her late husband Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). She’s interviewed by Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), former U.S. Senator and 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2021 • 54min
John Woodrow Cox, "Children Under Fire: An American Crisis"
Washington Post staff writer John Woodrow Cox reports on the effects of gun violence on children in America. He’s interviewed by Teachers College, Columbia University health education associate professor Sonali Rajan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices