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Since Sep 2011
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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 podcasts.

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The Future is Peace with Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon

Jun 14, 2026 1h 9m

Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian whose brother was killed by the IDF, and Maoz Inon, an Israeli whose parents were killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, talked about their friendship and efforts to figand…

Suing the NSA and Fighting Digital Surveillance

Jun 07, 2026 1h 14m

Electronic Frontier Foundation Executive Director Cindy Cohn recalled her career fighting for digital privacy. Harvard Book Store hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

"Poisoned Ivies" with R-NY Rep. Elise Stefanik

May 31, 2026 46m

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) argued that elite universities in America have embraced a culture of antisemitism, leftist groupthink, and censorship. She spoke at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library…

The Pilots who Evacuated Ebola Patients in 2014

May 24, 2026 1h 2m

Journalist Kevin Hazzard talked about Phoenix Air, a private, air ambulance service that transports patients with highly infectious diseases when governments refuse to get involved. This event was…

Modern Russian History through the Experiences of its Women

May 17, 2026 48m

A journalist looked at modern Russia through the eyes and experiences of its women. The 2026 San Antonio Book Festival hosted this program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Reimagining Western Mental Health Care

May 10, 2026 1h 8m

Physician and anthropologist Khameer Kidia argues that Western mental health care treats the symptoms instead of the causes of mental illness. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this…

The 1990s Golden Era of Black Sitcoms

May 03, 2026 1h 2m

PBS Newshour co-anchor Geoff Bennett talks about the history of Black comedy in America and its impact on culture and politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Palantir's CTO on Rebuilding the American Industrial Base

Apr 26, 2026 1h 4m

Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar talked about how the U.S. can revive its industrial base and win the defense technology race against America's adversaries. This event was hosted by the…

What is conciousness? with Michael Pollan

Apr 19, 2026 1h 4m

Author Michael Pollan ("A World Appears") discussed the science of consciousness and the human experience with bestselling author Michael Lewis. This event took place at the New Orleans Book Festival…

The Problem with Plastic

Apr 12, 2026 58m

Judith Enck warned against the health and environmental impacts of plastic. Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Reagan's Invasion of Grenada During the Cold War

Apr 06, 2026 52m

Newsmax host John Bachman talked about the 1983 U.S. invasion of the island of Grenada and the overthrow of its People's Revolutionary Government. This event was hosted by The Right Book Club in Palm…

The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America

Mar 29, 2026 1h

Author Michael Kimmel discussed the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who manufactured now-famous children's toys, including the Teddy Bear and the Rubik's Cube. P&T Knitwear in New York…

The Impact Of Wealth Concentration On Society And Politics

Mar 22, 2026 1h 3m

Chuck Collins discussed his book Burned by Billionaires where he examines the impact of wealth concentration on society and politics. The event was hosted by Politics and Prose bookstore in…

A Former US Marine's Journey from Russian Prison to the Ukrainian War

Mar 15, 2026 1h 10m

Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed discussed his 2019 arrest and imprisonment in Russia and his decision to volunteer in war against the Russians in Ukraine after his release. This event was hosted by…

How AI is Transforming Healthcare

Mar 08, 2026 1h 8m

Dr. Robert Wachter examined the future of artificial intelligence being used in health care. The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosted this event. Learn more about your ad…

America's Black Botanical Legacy

Mar 01, 2026 1h

Biologist Beronda Montgomery explored the botanical knowledge developed by African Americans. Harvard Book Store hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud, and the Cult of Techno-Utopia

Feb 22, 2026 1h 5m

Finance and Tech reporter David Morris reported on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biggest Stolen Artifacts Case in FBI History

Feb 15, 2026 1h

Former FBI investigator Tim Carpenter recounted the true-life detective story spearheaded by the Bureau's Art Crime Team, which found itself on the trail of a thief who stole thousands of cultural…

The State and the Soldier

Feb 08, 2026 1h 5m

Kori Schake, director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, examined the relationship between civilian and military leadership in America going back to the…

The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary with Stafan Fatsis

Feb 01, 2026 57m

Stefan Fatsis describes his experience as a lexicographer in training at Merriam-Webster to learn how words are added to the dictionary. Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, MA, hosted this event. …

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