Booknotes+
C-SPANTaking 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 242 | Founded | 4 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsHistory | |||
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In our last podcast, Ed Luce of the Financial Times told us about his book, "Zbig," for Zbigniew Brzezinski (1928-2017) who he calls America's great power prophet. In this episode, we're going to feature a Booknotes interview from April 2, 1989, with... more
"I was initially very skeptical about embarking on a full life biography of anyone, let alone a figure as big as Zbig."Edward Luce is talking about President Carter's former national security advisor, Zbigniew Brzezinski. Mr. Luce is the Financial Ti... more
Simon Ball is the author of the book "Death to Order: A Modern History of Assassination." Professor Ball is British and is located at the University of Leeds. His publisher, Yale University Press, says: "Assassination, the murder of a specific indivi... more
Author Sam Tanenhaus opens the acknowledgement section in his latest book, "Buckley," this way: "I first met William F. Buckley in 1990, shortly after I had begun work on a biography of Whitaker Chambers…Bill Buckley had been Chambers' last patron an... more
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A must listen. Even Brian was surprised and I think he felt betrayed by people in his past who he trusted.
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Corey Brettschneider lied when he said Richard Nixon ordered the Watergate break-in. You let him lie. C-SPAN should know better.
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United States9 months 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 Podcasts5LlallallUnited States9 months 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 Podcasts5Mark GassertUnited Statesa year ago - Kirschner is the ultimate example of a hypocrite.
It was maddening to listen to the “disingenuousness to the extreme” and “down right phony, hypocritical Kirschber. I barely got through this episode due to his palpable hatred of President Trump. He is all in for the horrid election interference and political persecution by his injudicious procedures to remove the current leader for President by willfully circumventing the Constitution. He was an absolute galling outrage with his diabolical disregard for truth. He screams justice, justice! He ... more
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What is Booknotes+ about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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1. Lectures in History
2. For the Ages: A History Podcast
3. Q&A
4. After Words
5. C-SPAN Bookshelf
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Booknotes+ launched 4 years ago and published 242 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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Recent guests on Booknotes+ include:
1. Sir Richard J. Evans
2. Zaakir Tameez
3. Lien-Hang Nguyen
4. Kathryn Olmsted
5. Thomas Maier
6. Jill Eicher
7. Richard Overy
8. Stuart Banner
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