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Taking the concept from Brian Lamb's long running Booknotes TV program, the podcast offers listeners more books and authors. Booknotes+ features a mix of new interviews with authors and historians, along with some old favorites from the archives. The platform may be different, but the goal is the same – give listeners the opportunity to learn something new.

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Boston-based writer Doug Most's new book is called "Launching Liberty: The Epic Race to Build the Ships That Took America to War." Most, who spent 15 years at the Boston Globe, writes: "In total, American shipyards produced 2,710 Liberty ships in ess... more

Yale constitutional law professor Akhil Reed Amar's second book in a trilogy is titled "Born Equal: Remaking America's Constitution, 1840-1920." In Professor Amar's introduction, he writes: "Millions of Americans can recite by heart Lincoln's opening... more

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Kenneth Feinberg is a Washington-based attorney who served as a special master of the US government's 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund. Mr. Feinberg worked for 33 months, pro bono, deciding who should be compensated as a result of the deaths and injuri... more

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William Arthur Galston has been a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution since 2006 and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal for the past 12 years. In the first paragraph of his latest 161-page book, he tells us what the book is about: "This... more

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Recent Guests

Akhil Reed Amar
Yale constitutional law professor and author
Yale University
Episode: Ep. 246 Constitutional Scholar Akhil Reed Amar on America’s Equality Story
William Galston
Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and columnist for the Wall Street Journal.
Brookings Institution
Episode: Ep. 244 William Galston, "Anger, Fear, Domination"
Dan Wang
Author and scholar, focuses on China's engineering and societal impacts
Stanford University
Episode: Ep. 241 Dan Wang on Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future
Sir Richard J. Evans
Historian and Author, known for his extensive work on Nazi Germany and the Holocaust.
Cambridge University
Episode: Ep. 232 Richard J. Evans, "Hitler's People"
Zaakir Tameez
A graduate of Yale Law School and the author of a biography on Charles Sumner
Episode: Ep. 230 Zaakir Tameez, "Charles Sumner"
Lien-Hang Nguyen
Columbia University Professor and author
Columbia University
Episode: Ep. 225 Lien-Hang Nguyen, "Hanoi's War"
Kathryn Olmsted
Author of 'Red Spy Queen', a biography of Elizabeth Bentley, and a history professor at the University of California Davis.
University of California Davis
Episode: Ep. 222 Kathryn Olmsted, "Red Spy Queen"
Thomas Maier
Author and television producer, discussing his book on Ernest Cuneo.
Author of The Invisible Spy
Episode: Ep. 218 Thomas Maier, "The Invisible Spy"
Jill Eicher
Author and former credit risk specialist at US Treasury
Episode: Ep. 216 Jill Eicher, "Mellon vs. Churchill"

Host

Brian Lamb
Host of Booknotes+, renowned for his engaging interview style and insightful discussions with authors and historians.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Stop with the commercials

    I’ve loved and listened to Csoan got many years. I can’t get t through the podcast due to the endless commercial interruptions!

    It is truly unbearable . It just ruins the listening experience.

    One or two are doable- that has not been the case of late and it’s disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jennifer in Nyc
    United States2 months ago
  • A must listen. Even Brian was surprised and I think he felt betrayed by people in his past who he trusted.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Be Not Afraid
    8 months ago
  • Letting liars lie

    Corey Brettschneider lied when he said Richard Nixon ordered the Watergate break-in. You let him lie. C-SPAN should know better.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Textdgh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Booknotes in the lead

    I listen to many of the C-SPAN podcasts and I enjoy them, but Booknotes is my favorite. I especially like the tilt towards history. Many of the topics are interesting, but particularly useful to have historical perspective when we’re going through such turbulent times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Llallall
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dwight Chapin…”The President’s Man”

    Excellent interview with Dwight Chapin. We need stories of this caliber especially regarding Watergate.

    Bring Dwight back for a part two interview. I was in high school during this Watergate episode and I am more convinced that Dwight Chapin had no business going to jail. Hello, John Dean are you listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Gassert
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The host's engaging interview style is frequently highlighted, contributing to a satisfying listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the depth and quality of discussions, particularly regarding history and literature.
Many people find the topics timely and relevant, linking historical themes to current societal challenges.
There are reviews mentioning occasional dissatisfaction with episode interviews, but they are outweighed by positive feedback on content and guest selections.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 246 Constitutional Scholar Akhil Reed Amar on America’s Equality Story
Q: How did you approach writing your recent book, and what was your motivation?
Akhil Reed Amar mentions that he is trying to explain the story of birth equality in the U.S. Constitution and highlight the importance of characters like Lincoln, Douglass, and Stanton in shaping equality in America.
Ep. 246 Constitutional Scholar Akhil Reed Amar on America’s Equality Story
Q: What impact did the Three-Fifths Clause have during those years when slaves were considered three-fifths of a person in the Constitution?
Akhil Reed Amar explains that it gave slave states extra political clout in the House of Representatives and the Electoral College, which influenced the elections and laws, including the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Ep. 244 William Galston, "Anger, Fear, Domination"
Q: How did your experiences shape what you wrote in your book?
All my experiences shaped the ideas and discussions in the book.
Ep. 242 Geri Spieler on Housewife Assassin: The True Story Behind a Suburban Double Life
Q: Did Sara Jane Moore ever tell you why she wanted to kill Jerry Ford?
She was there to start a revolution for Tribal Thumb.
Ep. 242 Geri Spieler on Housewife Assassin: The True Story Behind a Suburban Double Life
Q: What happened to those marriages?
They didn't end in divorce; she turned on everybody.

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The content focuses on discussions with authors and historians, with an emphasis on nonfiction literature. Episodes feature insights into significant historical events, biographical narratives, and critical analyses of classic and contemporary texts. Noteworthy guests include prominent writers discussing their latest works, and discussions often include topics such as political history, societal change, and the dynamics of cultural movements. This podcast stands out for its depth of intellectual discourse and the engaging style of interviews, fostering a greater appreciation for literature and history among its audience.

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Booknotes+ launched 5 years ago and published 252 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Akhil Reed Amar
2. William Galston
3. Dan Wang
4. Sir Richard J. Evans
5. Zaakir Tameez
6. Lien-Hang Nguyen
7. Kathryn Olmsted
8. Thomas Maier

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