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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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As a follow up to the most recent Booknotes+ featuring Seth Harp on his book "The Fort Bragg Cartel," we are replaying an interview from June 12, 2012. The guest on Q&A, the television program, was 31-year-old Michael Hastings, author of the book "Th... more

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Seth Harp is a lawyer and an Iraq war veteran and an investigative writer and journalist. His first book, "The Fort Bragg Cartel," is about drug trafficking and murder in the Special Forces. Near the end of his book, Harp writes: "Between January 201... more

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London-based writer Josh Ireland is the author of three books and ghostwriter of five others. His latest is titled "The Death of Trotsky: The True Story of the Plot to Kill Stalin's Greatest Enemy." According to Josh Ireland, Trotsky led two revoluti... more

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On May 26, 2002, our guest on the Booknotes television program was Richard John Neuhaus . His book, "As I Lay Dying: Meditations Upon Returning." The Neuhaus interview received one of the biggest responses of any during the history of the 16-year pro... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Ireland
London-based writer and author of The Death of Trotsky
Episode: Josh Ireland, "The Death of Trotsky"
Richard John Neuhaus
Author, theologian, priest
Institute on Religion and Public Life / First Things
Episode: Richard John Neuhaus, "As I Lay Dying"
Bernie Goetz
Central figure in the shooting incident who became known as a vigilante and was viewed as a controversial figure in public discourse on crime and justice.
Episode: Elliot Williams, "Five Bullets"
Candace Rondeaux
Writer and intelligence expert
Episode: Candace Rondeaux, "Putin's Sledgehammer"
Ben Freeman
Co-author of The Trillion Dollar War Machine and Director of Democratizing Foreign Policy at the Quincy Institute.
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: Ep. 253 Ben Freeman, "The Trillion Dollar War Machine"
Doug Most
Boston-based writer and author of "Launching Liberty," exploring Liberty ships in World War II.
Boston University
Episode: Ep. 247 Doug Most, "Launching Liberty"
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

Hosts

Brian Lamb
Host of Booknotes+, a long-time respected figure in facilitating discussions about literature and authors.
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 232 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.

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    Jennifer in Nyc
    United States6 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
    a year 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 States2 years ago

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Some feedback indicates frustration over commercial interruptions that disrupt the flow of storytelling and discussion.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking nature of the content, citing it as intellectually stimulating and informative.
Many value the historical perspectives shared by authors, seeing them as highly relevant to contemporary issues.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Richard John Neuhaus, "As I Lay Dying"
Q: How did the medical crisis influence your views on life and faith?
He describes a radical shift toward acceptance of loss of control, the sense of being held by a larger power, and the reframing of death as part of life rather than an absolute end.
Richard John Neuhaus, "As I Lay Dying"
Q: What year did you move to full communion with the Catholic Church?
Neuhaus explains he entered into full communion in 1990 and was ordained in 1991, detailing the personal and theological journey from Lutheran roots to Catholic priesthood.
Josh Ireland, "The Death of Trotsky"
Q: What is the lasting significance of Trotsky's archives and their sale to Harvard?
The archives helped shape the postwar understanding of Trotsky and Stalin, cementing a narrative that emphasized bureaucratic power and the personal dimension of political struggle; their availability influenced historical discourse for decades.
Josh Ireland, "The Death of Trotsky"
Q: What was Trotsky like as a public figure compared to Stalin?
Ireland describes Trotsky as flamboyant, commanding in speech, and intellectually cosmopolitan, contrasting with Stalin's quiet, calculating, and bureaucratic mastery of power.
Josh Ireland, "The Death of Trotsky"
Q: How did Trotsky end up in Mexico City, and who helped him there?
Trotsky traveled through Europe after exile; he was brought to Mexico City with support from sympathetic leaders and cultural figures like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, who provided asylum and hospitality.

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This podcast offers a blend of engaging interviews with both contemporary and historical authors, focusing on literature that spans a wide array of topics, particularly in the fields of arts, history, and culture. The host engages with guests who delve into significant literary works, often bringing historical context to current events and issues, thereby enriching the listening experience with insights that resonate beyond the page. Episodes feature authors discussing their books, providing not just summaries but also exploring the underlying themes and societal impacts of their works.

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Recent guests on Booknotes+ include:

1. Josh Ireland
2. Richard John Neuhaus
3. Bernie Goetz
4. Candace Rondeaux
5. Ben Freeman
6. Doug Most
7. Akhil Reed Amar
8. William Galston

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