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Books and More with William Cooper

We explore books, politics, and everyday life with author William Cooper. Visit him online at will-cooper.com.

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24:01

Ann Kjellberg, Book Post on Substack

Books and More with William Cooper ·

2026/03/03

A wonderful discussion with Ann about her work. Book Post is a bite-sized newsletter-based book review delivery service, sending well-made book reviews, by distinguished and engaging writers, direct to your inbox.Founding editor, Ann was on the editorial staff of the New York Review of Books from 1988 to 2017. In 2009 she founded the literary magazine Little Star. She is the literary executor of the poet Joseph Brodsky and editor of several editions of his work. https://books.substack.com/

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43:58

The Power To Declare War

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2026/03/03

We analyze how the Constitution's power to declare war works ... and why it doesn't. Donald Trump's war with Iran charts new territory in this controversial area. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com

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22:55

Writer Kate Wolf

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2026/02/25

Kate Wolf, a novelist and founding editor of The Los Angeles Review of Books.https://www.katewolf.info/

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20:45

Author and agent Keith Korman

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2026/02/25

Keith Korman is an American literary agent and novelist. Over the years he has represented many nationally known clients through his family's agency, Raines & Raines. The agency is most noted for representing the following books: The Detective, Deliverance, Die Hard, Cruising, My Dog Skip, How to Eat Fried Worms, and Forrest Gump.

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16:27

Novelist Meghan Perry

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2026/02/25

We discuss her hit novel, Water Finds A Way. https://meghanperry.com/

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35:10

How The Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't

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2026/02/25

The Spending Power: We discuss how the constitution works with respect to federal spending and why, today, it's not working. Highlights include the recent opinion from the high court striking down Trump's tariffs and his efforts to impound congressionally authorized funds intended for universities. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com

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17:36

Author Dr. Adam Barsouk

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2026/02/18

Dr. Barsouk's book shares the latest research on the many risk factors behind our young adult cancer epidemic including obesity, microplastics, ultra-processed foods, pollution, radiation and more.https://www.adambarsouk.com/

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35:16

Trump's Plan to Federalize Elections

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2026/02/18

How The Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't, with Pulitzer prize-winning legal historian Edward Larson. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY will-cooper.com

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20:45

Author David Dunaway

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2026/02/17

We discuss his new book, A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed the Way We Seehttps://davidkdunaway.com/ A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed the Way We See is the first book to investigate the experience of wearing glasses and contacts and their role in culture. David King Dunaway encourages readers to take a look at how they literally see the world through what they wear. He explores everything from the history of deficient eyesight and how glasses are made to portrayals of those who wear

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18:33

Author Rachel Weaver

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2026/02/17

We discuss her hit new book, featured on NPR's Fresh Air, DIZZY. A medical mystery and a cautionary tale about our broken-down system, DIZZY is a memoir about perseverance in pursuit of answers, of learning to live with life’s uncertainty, and the struggle to find joy in an imperfect but beautiful world. "An arresting new memoir."-Maureen Corrigan NPR's Fresh Air https://www.rachelweaver.net/ https://www.npr.org/2026/02/09/nx-s1-5704301/dizzy-book-review-rachel-weaver

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19:40

Author Gina Waggott

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2026/02/17

A delightful discussion with Gina about her new book, Scatman: The Remarkable Story of the World’s Unlikeliest Popstar. https://ginawaggott.com/ You know the songs. You won’t believe the story. The incredible, untold journey of John “Scatman” Larkin — from a broken child silenced by abuse, trauma, and stuttering, to a man who found his voice in jazz, lost himself to addiction, and ultimately reclaimed it all through music.

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31:44

NPR legend Deborah Amos

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2026/02/17

A longtime international correspondent, Amos spent much of her award-winning career at National Public Radio. Her reporting on the Middle East and refugees in the U.S. regularly featured on NPR’s Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and All Things Considered. We discuss it in depth. She recently covered the Syrian and Iraqi refugee crises, the economy in the Middle East, and the Arab youth surge. Previously she reported for ABC’s Nightline and PBS’s Frontline. Amos is the author of two books: Eclipse

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18:08

Author Priya Hutner

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2026/02/17

We discuss her new book, Chasing Nirvana: A Seeker's Story of Love, Loss, and Liberation. https://www.priyahutner.com/ Raised under the spell of a charismatic female guru from Brooklyn, Priya Hutner grew up in a world of bizarre rituals, spiritual promises, and suffocating control. In this gripping memoir, she recounts her epic adventure to attain enlightenment and a daring quest to escape a cult-like community, reclaim her voice, and discover that true freedom comes from within.

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31:17

Dr. Russell Kennedy

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2026/02/17

As we discuss, Anxiety Rx by Dr. Russell Kennedy is a book that offers a holistic, body-based approach to healing anxiety, arguing it originates in stored trauma in the body, not just the mind. Drawing from his own experience, Kennedy combines neuroscience, psychology, and somatic (body-focused) practices to help readers release "background alarm" and heal old wounds, moving beyond traditional talk therapy by addressing the physical sensations of anxiety. The book provides practical techniques to

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26:53

Walt Hunter of The Atlantic

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2026/02/06

Walt Hunter is a professor of English at Case Western Reserve University and a contributing editor at The Atlantic, focusing on poetry. We discuss poetry, literature, artificial intelligence, and his new The Atlantic article Stop Meeting Students Where They Are.https://www.theatlantic.com/author/walt-hunter/

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31:50

Author Mike Rothmiller

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2026/02/06

We discuss Mike's books about JFK, RFK, and Marilyn Monroe. https://www.geminibooks.com/books/gemini-adult/reckless will-cooper.com

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22:55

Author Jeffrey Boutwell

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2026/02/03

We discuss Jeffrey's new book: BOUTWELL: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy. https://www.jeffreyboutwell.com/ George S. Boutwell is the most consequential American political figure you've never heard of. During his career from 1839 to 1905, he was Governor of Massachusetts, served in the U.S. House and Senate, was Treasury Secretary for Ulysses Grant and Commissioner of Internal Revenue for Abraham Lincoln, helped create the Republican Party in the 1850s, and challenged the efforts of

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22:50

Movie Producer Carolyn Pfeiffer discusses her new book

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2026/02/03

Chasing the Panther: https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/9780785255185/chasing-the-panther/ A cinematic and vibrant coming-of-age memoir, Chasing the Panther captures the thrilling and, at times, heartbreaking early years of Carolyn Pfeiffer, a pioneering film producer and one of Hollywood’s first female executives—a “mini-mogul” in the words of the Wall Street Journal. For a moment in the 1980s, Carolyn Pfeiffer was the only woman in Hollywood who could greenlight a movie. Working with directors

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22:13

NYT Bestselling Author William Bernhardt

Books and More with William Cooper ·

2026/02/03

We discuss his storied career as a writer and his forthcoming book, The Superman Wars. https://williambernhardt.com/

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23:34

Author Peter Felix

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2026/02/03

https://peterfelixbooks.com/

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