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After Words

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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64:09

Michael Grynbaum, "Empire of the Elite"

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2025/08/24

This was an inside look at the glamorous Condé Nast publishing empire, the people who crafted its publications, and the standards they set for American culture. Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:17

Isabel Allende, "My Name Is Emilia del Valle"

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2025/08/17

Isabel Allende spoke about identity & resilience in her historical novel set in the 19th century against a backdrop of civil war breaking out in Chile. The Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:31

Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager & Isaac Arnsdorf, "2024"

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2025/08/10

This conversation was a behind-the-scenes account of the 2024 presidential election that sent Donald Trump back to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term -- only the second president other than Grover Cleveland to achieve that distinction, and after a litany of criminal and civil investigations and two assassination attempts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:39

"Framed," John Grisham and Jim McCloskey

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2025/08/03

Bestselling author John Grisham and co-author Jim McCloskey wrote about the challenges of exonerating a person who is wrongfully convicted. Princeton Library, Centurion, and Labyrinth Books in Princeton, New Jersey, sponsored this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:06

Patrick McGee, "Apple in China"

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2025/07/27

Financial Times San Francisco Correspondent Patrick McGee examined Apple's relationship with China and the impact of locating so many factories there. The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosted this event.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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77:03

Bill Clinton and James Patterson, "First Gentleman"

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2025/07/20

Former President Bill Clinton talked with his co-author James Patterson about their latest novel: A mystery in the White House that leads to the first gentleman on trial for murder. Politics and Prose Bookstore hosted this event at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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76:37

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, "Far From Home.."

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2025/07/13

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) told her own political story in Far From Home. She was first elected in 2001 and has served in the Senate since 2002. Her book covers a career ranging from the emergence of the tea party movement to President Trump's second election. Politics and Prose bookstore hosted this event at the Sixth and I cultural center in Washington, D.C.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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75:48

José Andrés , "Change the Recipe"

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2025/07/06

Chef José Andrés talked about the life lessons he's learned through the work he does with the World Central Kitchen, an organization that feeds people in conflict and disaster zones around the world. He spoke at George Washington University's Lisner Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:57

Dave and Dina McCormick, "Who Believed in You?"

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2025/06/29

Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) and his wife Dina McCormick discussed the importance of mentors and shared stories of successful politicians and business leaders who have had their lives changed by them. This event was hosted by the Ronald Regan Institute in Washington, D.CLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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70:26

Mark Bauerlein, The Dumbest Generation Grows Up: From...

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2025/06/22

Emory University professor Mark Bauerlein argues that the lack of general civics knowledge by Millennials poses a threat to America's political and social institutions. He was interviewed by the Federalist's culture editor Emily Jashinksy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:20

Teresa Ghilarducci, "Work, Retire, Repeat - The...

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2025/06/15

New School economic professor Teresa Ghilarducci offered her thoughts on how to make retirement in the U.S. attainable for more Americans. She was interviewed by Washington Post economics correspondent Abha Bhattarai.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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65:18

Stephanie Land "Maid"

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2025/06/08

Stephanie Land discusses her path from working as a maid to earning a journalism degree and later writing about the working poor. She was interviewed by Rachel Schneider, co-author of "The Financial Diaries."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:52

Senator James Lankford (R-OK), "Turnaround -...

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2025/06/01

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

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65:24

Michael Lewis, "Who is Government?"

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2025/05/25

Bestselling author Michael Lewis posed the question, who works for the government and why does their work matter? He's interviewed by Harvard Kennedy School of Government Public Policy & Management Professor Elizabeth Linos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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66:54

Leah Litman, "Lawless - How the Supreme Court Runs on...

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2025/05/18

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:11

Sophie Gilbert, "Girl on Girl - How Pop Culture...

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2025/05/11

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:01

David Graham, "The Project - How Project 2025 Is...

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2025/05/04

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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69:26

Stephen Witt, "The Thinking Machine - Jensen Huang,...

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2025/04/27

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

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64:07

Viet Thanh Nguyen, "To Save and to Destroy - Writing...

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2025/04/20

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

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68:46

Senator James Lankford (R-OK), "Turnaround -...

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2025/04/11

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

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