After Words
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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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Feb 23, 2020 • 52min
Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope"
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. They were interviewed by Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2020 • 59min
Sally Pipes, "False Premise, False Promise"
Pacific Research Institute president Sally Pipes made the argument against Medicare for all. She was interviewed by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 9, 2020 • 59min
Howard Bryant, "Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field"
ESPN.com senior writer Howard Bryant offered his thoughts on sports, politics, and race in America. He was interviewed by author and former NBA player Etan Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2020 • 1h 2min
Andrea Bernstein, "American Oligarchs"
Journalist Andrea Bernstein chronicles the Trump and Kushner families rise to prominence. She's interviewed by Washington Post business reporter Jonathan O'Connell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2020 • 1h
Rana Foroohar, "Don't Be Evil"
Financial Times columnist and CNN analyst Rana Foroohar argues that large tech companies are failing to keep consumer data and privacy safe and secure. She's interviewed by CNBC's Jon Fortt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2020 • 56min
Peggy Orenstein, "Boys & Sex"
[New York Times Magazine] contributor Peggy Orenstein examines sexual culture and young male masculinity. She's interviewed by author Jared Yates Sexton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2020 • 58min
Steven Greenhouse, "Beaten Down, Worked Up"
Steven Greenhouse examines the challenges American workers face today. He's interviewed by Congressman Andy Levin (D-MI). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2019 • 1h
Thomas Chatterton Williams, "Self-Portrait in Black and White"
New York Times Magazine contributor Thomas Chatterton Williams looks at race and identity. He's interviewed by author and New York Times columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2019 • 1h
(KEYED) After Words: Freeman Hrabowski, "The Empowered University"'
University of Maryland, Baltimore County president Freeman Hrabowski shares his insights on building and sustaining an inclusive, high achieving, and innovative university. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2019 • 1h
After Words, Joe Ricketts, "The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get"
Joe Ricketts offers insights into becoming an entrepreneur and founding TD Ameritrade. He's interviewed by former Wall Street investment banker and author William Cohan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
